Abstract: A ballistic body armor and dehumidification system includes a flexible carrier containing a watertight sealed pouch which itself contains a desiccant and a stack of substantially vertical layers of ballistic material whose performance degrades under certain conditions in the presence of moisture. The watertight sealed pouch is mounted into the carrier so as to cover a portion of a user's body. The desiccant is mounted into the pouch so that either it is, or its effect is, distributed uniformly across the ballistic material to uniformly reduce the humidity level within the pouch.

Abstract: A rappeller's glove, that is adapted to be used as a pair on both hands of a person who is rappelling. The rappeller's glove is made up of a portion of film form material that covers the user's palm; digit portions extending outwardly from the palm portion, and preferably extending only partially up the digits that they are intended to cover, that are made up at least partially of film form material; a plurality of effectively discrete padded areas disposed on said palm portion; and a protective film overlay disposed over said discrete transverse padding areas adhered by stitching or otherwise to the palm portion to thereby define the plurality of padded areas, and covering an area including the place where the fingers and the main body portion of the user's hand are joined. Means to hold the glove tight against the wearer's wrist are disposed at the base of the glove. A composite of a rappeller's glove overlying a shooter's glove is also disclosed.

Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show one or more embodiments of the present invention in the form of a compression glove for selective application for treatment of hand, wrist, forearm and thumb discomfort. Useful for prevention and relief of injuries caused by repetitive motions while handling implements, it has a flexible waterproof glove body with exposed fingertips. The glove includes a pair or series of layers of hermetically sealed material, that can capture pressurized air, when applied therein. It is formed through the patterned sealing of the layers of the glove together at select locations. This forms inflatable chambers that can selectively apply isolated points of pressure and support to the affected area.

Abstract: A curved cap bill shaper has binding tabs at each end compression fitting the side edges of a cap bill and imparting a desired curvature to the cap bill. Mating curved arms hinged to the bill shaper may adjustably interlock below the cap bill sandwiching it therebetween. Protruding points from the bill shaper and the arms may pierce or indent the cap bill. Indicia may be placed on a top surface of the bill shaper which covers or partly covers the cap bill.

Abstract: A camouflage composition includes a plurality of fabric strips, each strip having a body portion and at least one fringed portion, said at least one fringed portion arranged along a margin of the strip, the first surface of the body portion of each fabric strip affixed to the first surface of the body portion of a separate one of said plurality of fabric strips along a seam, said seam being oriented adjacent said fringed portion of each strip, whereby the body portions of each of said plurality of fabric strips form a continuous material and said fringed portions extend outwardly from said continuous material to form a three-dimensional camouflage effect. A garment made at least in part of the camouflage composition and a method of making the camouflage composition are further included.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to disposable undergarments and methods of making, using and marketing same. Disposable garments of several embodiments of the current invention offer a uniquely attractive functional disposable undergarment that sacrifices nothing in its appearance, serviceability, and wearability from woven wear. The garments further provides versatility in fashion utility, time conservation and management, and novelty.

Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.

Abstract: A portable waste disposal apparatus includes a stand for receiving a portable bowl and a waste container. The portable bowl includes a receiving port and a disposal port. A disposal port cover permits waste to pass when the cover is in an open position. Waste is prevented from passing through the disposal port when the cover is in a closed position. Actuation of the disposal port cover is independent of pressure within the portable bowl (e.g., due to waste, water, or purging fluid). In various embodiments, the cover slides or pivots between the open and closed positions. A method of disposing of waste includes the step of receiving waste into the portable bowl through the receiving port. The portable bowl is positioned to receive toilet purging fluid through the receiving port when placed within a toilet. The toilet is flushed to discharge the received purging fluid and waste through the disposal port of the portable bowl.

Abstract: An adjustable, compressive mount for a shower curtain rod is provided. The compressive mount fits neatly within the curtain rod to maintain the esthetic appearance of the rod. A rotatable extension within the rod is moved in and out of the rod to alter the effective length of the rod. Extending the rod to fit within the enclosure provides a frictional fit against the opposing walls of the shower enclosure, without the need to place screws into the walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: A dual warmth comforter includes first and second sections joined together by a fastening device. The first section includes first and second fabric sheets and a first insulation material disposed between the first and second fabric sheets. The second section includes third and fourth fabric sheets and a second insulation material disposed between the third and fourth fabric sheets. The first section has a first thermal resistance that is greater than the thermal resistance of the second section. The different thermal resistances can be achieved by using different insulation fill weights, insulation materials with different thermal conductivities, or some combination thereof. The fastening device can be hook-and-loop type fasteners, a zipper, buttons, snaps, laces and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the facially oriented medical device to be worn while the patient sleeps on his or her side, the device cantilevered over the recess and away from the pillow while the patient's head is supported by the patient's forehead, chin. A semi-rigid side panel and a resilient filler material provides sufficient support to prevent the facially oriented medical device from touching the horizontal surface upon which the pillow rests.

Abstract: A pocketed spring core includes a plurality of springs which are arranged sequentially in rows to form parallel adjoining spring strands, wherein each of the springs is supported in a pocket made of flexible material. A first cover sheet is placed over and connected to the spring strands, and a second cover sheet is placed under the spring strands and connected thereto. At least one of the first and second cover sheets has predetermined regions which are opened in a direction transversely to a longitudinal extension of the spring strands by a plurality of slots to thereby form strips.

Abstract: A multiple chamber self-inflating pad having a fluid impervious first chamber defined by a first flexible panel and an intermediate panel in which a first resilient member is disposed and to which the resilient member is bonded. An orifice is provided to control inflation or deflation of the first chamber. A second flexible panel is selectively bonded to the intermediate flexible panel preferably to form a gap or pocket into which a second resilient member may be removably disposed. Preferably, the first resilient member is an open cell foam while the second is constructed from closed cell foam. Alternative embodiments include the creation of a fluid impervious second chamber either fluidly linked to the first chamber or to the environment, alternative resilient materials, inclusion of radiant barriers, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.

Abstract: An aloe vera re-tanned leather for use in a glove, garment, sandal or shoe. The leather includes tanned leather having an internal fiber matrix. An aloe vera powder of aloe vera particles in a gel carrier is in the tanned leather in a retanning process so that the aloe vera particles in the gel carrier penetrate the internal fiber matrix and are temporarily trapped within the internal fiber matrix. The trapped aloe vera particles in the tanned leather gradually emerge from the inside surface of the leather to be in contact with, lubricate and treat the skin of a wearer of the glove, garment, sandals or shoes, whereby the aloe vera lubricated leather is particularly suitable for use in gloves, garments, sandals or shoes which come in contact with a wearer's skin. The process of retanning the leather to include the aloe vera in the leather and the gloves, garments, sandals and shoes incorporating the aloe vera retaining leather is also described.

Abstract: A method of controlling a rinsing operation of a washing machine having a pulsator to wash laundry, the method includes a wrinkle prevention rinsing process. During the wrinkle prevention rinsing process, the pulsator is stopped for a pulsator stopping time which is set to be longer than a pulsator driving time, thereby forming wrinkle preventing water flows to minimize wrinkles in the laundry. The wrinkle preventing rinsing process may be performed before a final spin-drying operation is performed. The wrinkle preventing rinsing process may be performed after a general rinsing process, which is performed at least once. The wrinkle preventing rinsing process may be performed for a wrinkle preventing rinsing time that is set to be longer than a general rising time for the general rinsing process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for a new 3-nitro 4-aminophenol of the general formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cosmetic composition for treating keratin materials, comprising at least one hydrophobin, and also to processes for cosmetically treating keratin materials.

Abstract: A system and method for inserting pre-cast concrete pile caps under wooden railroad bridges without removing essential load bearing rails, cross-ties, and stringers is disclosed. The system and method minimizes the time that the track is closed to normal rail traffic. The system and method uses recycled oil well drill pipes that are cast into pile caps so that female-threaded ends are flushed with an upper surface of the pile caps. Lifting rods have male threaded ends that are used with a multi-point lifting device that allows the pile cap to be slipped under the existing bridge in a number of small incremental steps utilizing the spaces between wooden bridge stringers.

Abstract: A foam generating system utilizes a positive displacement pump to deliver liquid at a substantially constant liquid delivery rate to a foam generator. The liquid delivery rate is independent the pressure of air supplied by a pressurized air source to the foam generator, the back pressure of the foam generator itself, the volume of liquid in a supply tank, and the pressure drop of the connection line from the foam generator to a user appliance. The foam generator delivers foam at a constant foam delivery rate (expressed as weight of foam per unit time) to the user appliance. The liquid supply tank is vented to atmosphere.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a pipe. The assembly comprises a sleeve, at least one magnet, and at least one moveable hollow member. The sleeve is moveably disposed on the outer wall of the pipe. The at least one magnet is disposed on the inner surface of the sleeve. The at least one moveable hollow member conforms to the profile of the pipe's interior and is disposed in the interior of the pipe and is metal. When an external force acts on the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the pipe, the at least one moveable hollow member moves with the sleeve by means of magnetic attraction to clean condensed powder from the pipe.

Abstract: A pacifier cleaner is disclosed that includes a container and a pacifier cleaner insert removably held in the container. The container encloses the pacifier while also holding a liquid for cleaning the pacifier. The insert is adapted to clean the nipple and the inside surface of the pacifier base while wet with a cleaning liquid distributed in the container. The insert may have clustered bristles, fingerlike extensions or flocked fibers. The pacifier base cleaning surface may have a convex shape to correspond with the shape of an inside surface of a pacifier base.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a new and improved painting system having a bristle head with an aperture, a slender mounting rod adopted to removably secure the bristle head to the mounting rod and a handle or gripping portion which communicates with the slender mounting rod. It is anticipated that the securing means for securing the bristle head to the slender mounting rod may consist of: a simple tapered end and friction fit into an aperture in the bristle head, or, it may consist of a biased spring element on the slender mounting rod which will be retained in an annular groove in an aperture in the back or rear portion of the bristle head with a push-click type of securement, or, it may even consist of a simple friction fit between a tapered end of the mounting rod which is merely snugly pushed into a corresponding tight fitting aperture located in the back or rear of the handle or gripping portion. The slender mounting rod may be just a few inches long or it may even be a foot or more long.

Abstract: A wipe product includes a primary sheet of material bonded to a secondary sheet of material, with pockets formed between the bonds. The wipe product may be used by placing a user's fingers in the pockets and wiping a surface. The pockets can provide for coverage of the user's hand and for stabilization of the wipe on the user's hand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement with a removable cleaning element comprising a base member having a first end with an annular toothed edge and at least one resilient retention member positioned intermediate the toothed edge and a second end of the base member, each resilient retention member having a stop surface facing the second end. An annular locking member is movably mounted on the base member, the locking member having an inner wall surface and at least one ledge projecting from the inner wall surface and adapted to abut the retention member stop surface. The inner wall surface of the locking member further includes a threaded portion intermediate an end of the locking member and the ledge. Also included is a cleaning element mounting member having an annular toothed edge for complementary engagement with the toothed edge of the base member and an outer wall surface with a threaded portion for threaded engagement with the threaded portion of the locking member.

Abstract: A roller hub that is designed to fit standard roller frames. The paint loading surface of the hub has two surfaces that are oriented on a generally 90-degree angle. The intersection of the surfaces is adapted to allow a channel for excess paint to flow when the roller is loaded and pressed into operation in a comer. A removable, reusable cover that slips over the hub is held in place by material with a high degree of elasticity. The length or thickness of the nap on the edges of the cover can be shorter than the length or thickness of the nap in the middle, thereby allowing more paint to be loaded in the area of the roller where it is most needed. The roller cover is made from lambs wool or similar synthetic fiber, and the back of the cover is a porous synthetic material allowing for an easier cleaning process than other rollers.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a bucket, rolling members mounted on the bucket to moveably support the bucket, and a wringer device. The wringer device is removably positioned on the bucket. It includes a wringer for removing liquid from a mop, a wringer actuator for actuating the wringer, and a push handle extending above the wringer.

Abstract: The invention is an automated lap washer and rack system for washing and drying aluminum laps used in the processing of opthalmic lenses and consists of an enclosure containing a washing and a drying chamber through which special mounting trays, removably attached to a table top conveyor, carry aluminum laps first through the washing stage and then through the drying chamber.

Abstract: A carpet grooming attachment for a motorized brush device, the attachment having a generally triangular shaped housing; means for attaching the attachment to the wheel axel of a motorized brush device; a brush; means for delivering fluid attached to a external surface of the housing; and means for providing suction to the housing. The means for delivering a fluid may have at least one interchangeable and adjustable spray tip to deliver the fluid. The carpet grooming attachment of the present invention may have a pre-spray hose. The invention also includes a carpet-cleaning device with an attachment and methods of cleaning carpets using a motorized brush device with a carpet grooming attachment.

Abstract: A suction nozzle for use in a vacuum cleaner includes a floor nozzle and a mini nozzle having a suction head, a rotatable joint, and joint, to be detachably secured in the floor nozzle. Either of the suction head and the rotatable joint or the rotatable joint and the joint is vertically joined and the other rotatably joined. Moreover, the suction head is unrotatably secured onto the floor nozzle, and forms an air communication with the floor nozzle.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a cleaner body having a motor chamber in which a vacuum motor is mounted and a dust-collecting chamber which is divided from the motor chamber by a partition and is in fluid communication with the motor chamber via a passage path formed on the partition, the dust-collecting chamber being provided with an air inflow hole formed at a side thereof and having access to the outside. Either a disposable paper filter or a reusable filter act as a dust-collecting means and are selectively mounted in the dust-collecting chamber of the cleaner body, for separating and collecting the dust and dirt from the air that is drawn in through the air inflow hole. The dust collecting chamber is provided with a filter supporting means for stably supporting either of the paper filter or the reusable filter.

Abstract: A handle for a vacuum cleaner is attached to a suction tube and/or a suction hose and is configured as a tube, which is open at one end, for storing an accessory that is fastened therein in captive manner and that can be removed.

Abstract: A device for personalizing a toothbrush comprises a tubular elastic sheath (10) designed to be applied to the handle of a toothbrush (16) and bears visual means of personalization (18, 20) for enabling the user to distinguish between toothbrushes that are similar. The sheath (10) is able to deform elastically for adhering to the handles of toothbrushes (16) of different shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A two-part adjustable hinge is provided that is used in place of a standard gate hinge on a fence. The nut with attached pin can be adjusted upon the threads of the bolt attached to the clamp to change the distance between the post and the gate without installation of new materials.

Abstract: A decklid hinge is provided for a rear compartment of a vehicle. The decklid hinge includes a body side strap adapted to be connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle. The decklid hinge also includes a decklid side strap adapted to be connected to a decklid for closing a recess of the rear compartment. The decklid hinge includes a first link interconnecting the body side strap and the decklid strap for allowing rotation therebetween. The decklid hinge also includes a second link interconnecting the body side strap and the decklid strap for guiding pivoting action of the hinge along a predefined path. The decklid hinge further includes a counterbalance spring interconnecting the body side strap and the decklid strap to counterbalance a weight of the decklid in an open position.

Abstract: A handle includes a grip and a connector in connection with the grip for removable connection with a shank of a tool bit. The grip includes an extension. The connector includes a first section for connection with the extension of the grip and a second section for connection with the shank of the tool bit. The second section of the connector defines a space for receiving the shank of the tool bit. A stabilizer includes an insert for insertion in the space defined in the second section of the connector and a flange projecting from the insert for avoiding the insert of the stabilizer getting too deep to be pulled out. The second section of the connector defines an aperture in communication with the space. A bolt is driven through the aperture into the space so as to abut the insert of the stabilizer. The first section of the connector defines a space for receiving the extension of the grip. The extension of the grip defines a space for receiving the shank of the tool bit.

Abstract: An ultrasonic device for the treatment of hair and other fibers. The device generally includes an applicator, capable of coupling a topically efficacious frequency to fibers, and an insulator, capable of preventing acoustic coupling of the topically efficacious frequency to a surface supporting the fibers.

Abstract: A plant for removing fines from fiber fluff. The plant includes a forming wire, a forming head which is placed above the forming wire and arranged for air-laying fiber fluff into a layer upon the forming wire, at least one channel for carrying, in a flow of air, fibers from a supply of fibers into the forming head, a suction box placed beneath the forming wire, at least one vacuum fan connected to the suction box for generating an air flow from the forming head, through the fluff, the forming wire, and the suction box to the at least one vacuum fan. The mesh count of the forming wire mainly allow only the fines contained in the fluff to pass through the forming wire. The troublesome and costly filtering of the water used in a hydroentangling process is advantageously eliminated when using fluff, which is freed from fines by means of the plant according to the invention. Air-laid webs produced of the fine-free fibers also have a high quality.

Abstract: A hose clamp for clamping a hose on a pipe has a spring band bent to a ring-shape and end sections that positively lock one another in a locking position when the spring band is in a spread-apart position widened past a nominal diameter of a hose against a spring force of the spring band. The locking position of the end sections is releasable such that the spring band contracts about the hose. The end sections are positioned laterally adjacent to one another in an axial direction of the hose clamp and have a first edge and a second edge facing one another in the axial direction of the hose clamp. The first and second edges have at least one laterally projecting tooth, respectively.

Abstract: A breakaway closure device that includes the use of a pair of hermaphroditic clips that attach to the ends of a strap, such as a lanyard cord, and also engage with each other. Each hermaphroditic clip includes both a projection and an aperture that permit the hermaphroditic clips to snap together and form a releasable pair of clips. Each hermaphroditic clip further includes a plurality of interlocking pins and receptacles for securing the clip onto the end of the lanyard cord. Each hermaphroditic clip also includes a guidance lug and a plurality of interlocking lugs and openings to facilitate the easy attachment of the clip to the cord ends by hand without the use of special tools.

Abstract: A remote control locating apparatus 10 is provided which includes a coupling band 12 for couplingly engaging the remote control 14 The coupling band 12 is secured to a flexibly extending elongated member 16 at one end thereof A grasping member 24 for graspingly engaging a desired predetermined readily identifiable object is coupled to the other end of the flexibly extending elongated member 16 As a result the grasping member 24 can be attached to a predetermined object so that the remote control 14 can be secured thereto and readily located.

Abstract: A fastening elastic cord includes an elastic cord portion, two end hooking elements, and a movable hooking element. Each of the hooking elements has a holding portion having a lateral opening, and a through hole. Two ends of the cord portion are passed through the through holes, and are formed with knots that are bigger than the through holes. The knots are protected with the respective holding portions when the fastening cord is used. The movable hooking element is movably fitted around an intermediate portion of the cord portion so that length of two sections of the cord at two sides of the movable element can be adjusted.

Abstract: A slider is adapted for use with a reclosable fastener for bags containing material. The reclosable fastener includes a first track and a second track. The first track includes a first profile, while the second track includes a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. At least one of the first and second profiles has an interior portion. The slider comprises a body that includes a top, a first side, a second side and a separation member on an underside of the top. The separation member is adapted to open and close the fastener and includes a slider finger that extends generally downwardly from the top. The slider finger extends into an interior portion of the first profile so as to assist in removing material trapped in the interior portion of the first profile when closing the reclosable fastener.

Abstract: A shoelace woven structure formed of threads that are equally divided into groups alternatively arranged in parallel around a circle and woven into a tubular shoelace in such a manner that each thread of the same group is extended internally over one thread of each of the other groups and twisted with a second thread of the same group and then extended internally over a second thread of each of the other groups and twisted with a third thread of the same group, and so on.

Abstract: A clamping hanger for slidably coupling a shower curtain to a hanging rod. The hanger comprises a sliding connector portion adapted for slidable coupling to and along a rod. The sliding connector portion is a loop with a predetermined body width, and a predetermined body length. The body forms a central cylindrical region, having a longitudinal axis, and the rod is operatively disposed in the cylindrical region. A clamping connector portion is unitarily constructed with the sliding connector portion, and adapted for engaging a sheet. The clamping connector has first and second mating portions between which a portion of the sheet is disposed in operation. The clamping connector portion extends radially away, a predetermined distance from the sliding connector portion. The first and second mating portions have a mating face. The mating faces of the mating portions have at least two mating elements having predetermined complementary geometries.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an absorbent article includes continuously feeding a first web (1) along a travelling path, said first web (1) comprising a first and a second opposing strip (9, 10) extending in the longitudinal direction and a first panel portion (11) located therebetween, continuously feeding a second web (2) along a travelling path, said second web (2) comprising a third and a fourth opposing strip (25, 26) and a second panel portion (20) located therebetween, cutting the first panel portion (11) into a number of first panels (14, 15), cutting the second panel portion (20) into a number of second panels (25, 26), forming a joint web (3) by placing the second web (2) over the first web (1), cutting the joint web (3) along attachment lines thereby forming the absorbent articles (4).

Abstract: A method and plant for producing an air-laid non-woven web of cellulose fibers or of cellulose fibers mixed with synthetic fibers that includes at least one air-laying section for depositing fiber fluff into a layer upon a forming wire, an overlying second wire for transferring the layer of fluff to a third wire having a mesh count small enough for preventing the fibers from penetrating into the wire, and at least one nozzle for directing a water jet towards the fluff on the third wire, thereby hydroentangling the fluff into a coherent web. By the method and plant according to the invention, it is possible to produce hydroentangled fiber webs which are less expensive and have better absorption properties than hitherto known. The webs can be produced with weights between about 20 and 2000 g/m2.

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating tubular vanes and adhering the vanes to a plurality of associated ladder tapes for use in a blind assembly for an architectural opening is described. The apparatus includes a first section for unrolling resin impregnated fabric tape, folding the tape, and cutting the tape to a predetermined length. In a second section of the apparatus, the cut and folded tape is bonded to together along its longitudinal edges to form a tubular vane. In the third and final section, the completed vane is positioned between the vertical cords of a plurality of associated ladder tapes and the vane is adhesively bonded to a cross rung of each. After the vane has been bonded to the cross rungs, the ladder tapes are advanced and prepared for receipt of the next vane. The resulting subassembly of vanes is used to fabricate blind assemblies through the addition of headrails and bottom rails.

Abstract: A laser processing method for making an inkjet head, including a step of irradiating laser light to an inkjet head material for removing a part of the inkjet head material. The laser light is emitted from a solid laser and has a wavelength of not longer than 355 nm.

Abstract: Device for coupling in a reproducible position two coupling elements, comprising a first coupling element (2) and a centering plate (4), the centering plate (4) being designed to be fastened to a second coupling element (3), the first coupling element (2) comprising at least one peg (21) comprising at least one spherical portion, the centering plate (4) comprising at least one hollow portion (41) working with the peg (21) during the coupling of said second coupling element (3) to said first coupling element (2) so as to determine the position of said centering plate (4) relative to said first coupling element (2), and equipment for pre-adjusting machine tools comprising this device.