Abstract: A pair of hospital shorts having releasable fasteners such as snaps along the inseam or inner thigh portions of the shorts and along the midline or fly of the shorts. With the fasteners unfastened the shorts are positioned laid out generally flat and approximately centered under the patient. The left and right ends of the shorts are then wrapped over the patient's lower torso, and the inseams and fly may be fastened to provide shorts that do not have to be pulled over the legs of the patient, and that are easily donned or put on the patient with minimal effort. An optional drawstring along an upper edge of the shorts may then be tied, to further secure the shorts about the patient. The fly and/or inseam fasteners may be selectively unfastened to provide access to the user as required, for example by medical personnel.

Abstract: The present invention is a multiple purpose glove for wearing on an individual's hand. The glove may be used in a variety of tasks where it is desirable to cover the skin from direct contact with materials being handled. In one embodiment of the invention, a collar extends around an opening on the glove to assist in everting the glove to an inside-out condition as the glove is removed from an individual's hand. The collar has one or more fasteners that permit the everted glove to be closed around objects, waste or other materials that are grabbed with the glove. The glove has an enlarged body to display a variety of indicia, including written information pertinent to the task being performed with the glove.

Abstract: A visor that includes a brim having a curvilinear shape extending from a left side of the visor to the right side of the visor. A left side eyeglass frame fastener is located on the left side of the visor, and a right side eyeglass frame fastener is located on the right side of the visor.

Abstract: Currently, the undergarments used for urinary incontinence are belted and/or bulky and require constant changes. Fem is an undergarment that is form fitted, prevents leakage and require none other that usual daily changes.

Abstract: A device for removably hooking visor (2) to a cap (4) of the type provided, in correspondence of each side end of porthole (22) of the helmet, with a guide-body (5) for the rotation of the visor that engages according to an axis into a hole (23) of the visor. The device also comprises a cursor (7) slidingly associated to the guide-body and provided with means (8) for holding the visor. Cursor (7) translates between an engagement position of the holding means with the visor and a disengagement position. The device is also provided with elastic means (25) to push the holding means to an engagement position with the visor.

Abstract: A pair of goggles for land sports, the pair of goggles comprises a frame, at least one lens, and at least one padding member attached to an inner side of the frame. The padding member is made of soft, impermeable material. The padding member includes an engaging portion in an inner periphery thereof for engaging with the lens. The padding member includes a chamber for receiving air or fluid, thereby providing resiliency for absorbing shocks to prevent injury to a face of a wearer from the frame and the lens when the padding member is in intimate contact with the face of the wearer.

Abstract: A thin, stretchable chemical vapour protective garment worn next-to-skin is disclosed. The protective undergarment is made of material that stretches and is capable of efficient elimination of air spaces between the undergarment and the user's body, thus enabling the user to wear other operational clothing over top.

Abstract: An odour removal apparatus for a toilet whereby the apparatus and toilet has a bowl, an outlet from the bowl and a barrier between the bowl and the outlet which substantially prevents odours from the outlet passing to the bowl. A gases extraction means is in communication with an area in the vicinity of the bowl and the outlet whereby operation of the gases extraction means substantially removes odours from the vicinity of the bowl and transfers them to the outlet. The gases extraction means comprises a fan means operable to induce a flow of gases and entrained odours for removal of the odours from the vicinity of a toilet. A flow control means such as a one way valve, is provided to substantially prevent odours flowing from the outlet to the bowl through the gases extraction means.

Abstract: The deodorization device of a sanitary device includes a case fixed to a rear portion of a toilet bowl, and a passage having a inlet hole and an outlet hole disposed in the case, a deodorant located in the inlet hole side in the passage, an electric fan located in the outlet hole side in the passage to face the outlet hole. When the electric fan is operated, the unpleasant odor gas is absorbed from the inlet hole and is removed the unpleasant odor by the deodorant. The odor free gas is discharged from the outlet hole.

Abstract: A waste transfer system includes a toilet bowl, a discharge pipe, and a hopper. The hopper is positioned between the toilet bowl and the discharge pipe. A first valve is disposed between the toilet bowl and the hopper. A second valve is disposed between the hopper and the discharge pipe. A source of fluid is in communication with the hopper for pressurizing the hopper to a predetermined pressure. A method of transferring waste through the waste transfer system includes the step of opening the first valve to permit the passage of waste from the toilet bowl to the hopper and subsequently closing the first valve. The method additionally includes the step of pressurizing the hopper while the first and second valves are closed. The method further includes the step of opening the second valve to thereby force the waste from the hopper into and through the discharge pipe.

Abstract: Modular bedroom furniture uses a plurality of elongated members, each comprising an inner rigid core covered by a plastic/polymeric sleeves. A plurality of corner and “t-joints,” as appropriate, are used to connect the sleeved members to form the furniture. In different embodiments, the elements and elbows form a bunk bed, loft bed, or the like. Particularly for younger children, some or all of the polymeric/plastic sleeves may glow in the dark.

Abstract: The bed (10), particularly a hospital or nursing bed, comprises a bedstead (12) with supporting elements (14) for supporting on a ground and a frame supported by supporting elements (14), with a head portion (24) as well as a foot portion (26) and at least a connecting portion (28) connecting them. Further, the bed (10) is provided with a mattress support device (30) for a mattress (36) defining a lying surface (38) laterally limited by longitudinal edges (37), the mattress support device (30) being provided with at least one support member (32) with two transverse bars (42) spaced from each other and extending transversely to the extension of the at least one connecting portion (28) of the bedstead (12) and comprising side faces (48) facing each other and facing away from each other.

Abstract: An in-bed toe tent frame designed to keep bedding off the toes of a person lying on his or her back on a standard bed. The frame includes a flat lower support frame which extends transversely across the bed between the mattress and box spring. The opposite ends of the lower support frame extend upward over the opposite sides of the mattress and selectively connect to two hub assemblies. The two hub assemblies hold an upper support frame in a transversely aligned, elevated position over the mattress. Bedding placed over the upper support frame is then elevated over the user's feet when sleeping. The hub assemblies allow the upper support frame to be adjusted to different heights to produce different tent sizes. The hubs also allow the upper support frame to be rotated toward the foot of the bed for compact storage.

Abstract: A coil spring containing mattress comprises a coil spring encased in a sealed container or casing. One or more compressible pads may be included within the casing. Desirably, these pads are of an open-celled foam material which may be compressed in response to applied pressure. Air may be allowed to flow from the mattress to facilitate compression of the mattress and then blocked to assist in maintaining the mattress in a compressed state, for example for shipment.

Abstract: An improved type of joining pliers, particularly one that presses and joins an object (coating terminal) to a conductive wire and can make correction without being deviated or displaced during a compressing and joining process, comprising a left handle, a right handle that is pivoted to the left handle so the two handles can be opened or folded to each other, an opening mold that is movably pivoted to the left handle, and a slide block that is movably pivoted to the right handle and can be embedded in the opening mold; by the mobility of the opening mold and the slide block that are movably pivoted to each other, the assembling position of the mobile opening mold and the slide block can be automatically corrected when the left and right handles are folded.

Abstract: A hand-tool having the general configuration of a hammer, with a head and an elongated handle. The head is mounted at one end of the handle. The head has two oppositely directed faces which are alternately used. One face is similar to that of a conventional hammer that is used to deliver impact blows to drive a stake into the ground. The other face has a central groove that is sized to slip over and engage a stake in such a way that leverage applied to the handle (in a transverse diction) will sate the stake enough as to cause it to be broken away from a Landscape Edging Strip of the type shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,345,465.

Abstract: Durable polymeric surfactants for imparting capillarity to a synthetic textile fiber or nonwoven synthetic textile are provided The polymeric surfactants do not tend to readily wash off the textile after repeated contact with aqueous fluids. The polymeric surfactant compositions include compounds that are a reaction product of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having a molecular weight from about 600 daltons to about 2,100 daltons and an end-capped polyalkylethylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 300 daltons to about 5,000 daltons. The polymeric surfactant compositions may also include compounds that are a reaction product of polyhydroxycarboxylic acids having a molecular weight from about 600 daltons to about 2,100 daltons and polyalkylethylene glycols having a molecular weight from about 200 daltons to about 3,200 daltons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to consumer improved hair colouring compositions, which provide improved vibrancy and durability of vibrancy, mulitfaceted colour and complete gray coverage both immediately after dyeing and over the wash and dry cycle. In particular the invention relates to hair colouring compositions comprising specified non oxidative azo thiosulphato dyes and their utilization in combination with oxidative coupler and developer dye systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, preferably of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, preferably in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also contains at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one nonionic oxyalkylenated surfactant.

Abstract: Novel pyrrolidinyl-substituted para-phenylenediamine derivatives comprising a cationic radical, the dye compositions comprising them and the process for dyeing keratin fibers using these compositions, making it possible to obtain a chromatic, powerful, unselective and fast coloration of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibres, in particular for human keratin fibres such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a color printing method for tetoron clothes. Primary immerse a bundle of tetoron clothes in PU (polyurethane) adhesive. Then coat the surface of the clothes with a layer of liquid PVC (polyvinyl chloride), wait till the PVC layer dry out, and use a roller to pave the surface flat and attain a smooth surface of PVC layer for color printing on it. Based on the above-mentioned manufacturing procedures, continuous printing on tetoron clothes can be processed and gain the best printing quality with vivid, artful, and stereo presentation effects.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures including one or more disazo dyes of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The product being sent for patent approval would be used for transitioning traffic on and off of newly paved roads. It would also be used temporarily on milling projects as well as for paving. When milling and or paving is in the process there is typically a joint to contend with. This product would address the problem on all levels.

Abstract: A ramp kit formed of brackets assembles a plurality of board sections into an assembled ramp structure in which the board sections are mounted to one another in an end to end configuration with adjacent board sections being supported at an obtuse angle relative to one another. By forming a ramp of plural board sections mounted in an end to end configuration, a gradual steepness to an assembled ramp is provided to reduce the relative angle between the end of the ramp and a truck box floor so that the ramps may be considerably shorter than straight long boards normally used with trucks without concern of vehicles to be loaded into the box being hung up on the end of the truck box floor. The arrangement of the brackets of the kit provides a small lightweight package for store shelves which is inexpensive to purchase, while providing the consumer with the benefit of a ramp with graduated steepness when suitable boards are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable cab including an adjustable cab floor engagement assembly for use with a passenger loading bridge to service a plurality of different aircraft types, each different aircraft type having a different doorway configuration. The adjustable cab floor engagement assembly includes upper and lower floor members, which are moveable one relative to the other, to provide a plurality of different floor configurations. A light-weight, flip up panel is provided along a leading edge of the assembly, which pivots upwardly upon contact with a portion of the aircraft to avoid damaging either one of the assembly or the aircraft. The adjustable cab includes an auto-leveling structure to provide a level surface for passengers entering and exiting the aircraft.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for a portable drain cleaning machine includes a polygonal adapter mounted to a motor output shaft through a threaded interface. A polygon adapter threads over the motor output shaft in a locked male/female relationship to transmit rotation therebetween. A polygonal outer segment of the polygonal adapter telescopes into a polygonal inner segment of a sleeve mounted to the drum. The sleeve slides into a fixed cylindrical member and over the polygonal adapter to removably mount the drum. Rotation of the motor output shaft rotates the polygonal adapter which rotates the sleeve and the drum.

Abstract: There is described a squeegee style conveyor for a street sweeper in which the shaft connecting the lower pulleys has been removed to provide more space between the lower pulleys for larger objects to pass. The lower pulleys are supported on the conveyor tray by spindle hub assemblies.

Abstract: A lint-removing brush. The lint-removing brush having a handle portion, a lint-removing portion, and lint-removing material attached to the lint-removing portion, where the handle portion is connected to the lint-removing portion. In one preferred embodiment, the lint-removing portion includes a free end and a connecting end opposite the free end, a first side and a second side opposite the first side, where the distance between the first side and the second side near the free end is less than the distance between the first side and the second side near the connecting end.

Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.

Abstract: An improved windshield wiper is described having a pair of squeegees and a brush disposed between said squeegees. The frame of the wiper includes openings along the frame back and longitudinally extending members arm engaging members that are adapted to create a vacuum when the vehicle is moving. The brush spine is preferably perforated such that fluid is drawn from the windshield, into the brush bristles and out through the brush spine perforations and openings, when air passing over the wiper causes a vacuum between said squeegees.

Abstract: A wiper blade comprising an elongate cured rubber body having an upper grooved portion adapted for engagement with a backing member for maintaining the wiper blade in position; a base portion disposed along the grooved portion and comprising a wiping surface lip portion defining the apex of the base portion; and at least one strip extending along at least one side of the wiping surface lip portion, the strip portion comprising a vulcanized composition formed of a base rubber and from about 1 to about 10 phr of a friction reducing element.

Abstract: A convenience-providing truck-windshield cleaning device comprised of a squeegee and a container having interior dimensions only slightly larger than the squeegee for containing a supply of windshield-washing liquid in the lower portions thereof, and a cover for sealing off the interior with the squeegee therewithin, the squeegee having a handle slightly shorter than the depth of the interior of the container to enable same to be completely enclosed within the chamber with the cover of the chamber closed, yet being of sufficient length to enable the truck driver to reach the midsection of the truck's windshield, for cleaning same while standing beside the truck opposite an end of the windshield.

Abstract: A self-contained heated vacuum system designed for mounting in a vehicle, including a liquid-cooled engine, a shaft-driven blower, dual, counter-flow heat exchangers, engine exhaust diversion assembly, a temperature-controlled vacuum switch, and a three way toggle switch. Dual heat exchangers, a low pressure engine coolant heat exchanger and a high pressure engine exhaust heat exchanger, heat cleaning solution. In order to limit solution output temperatures, a diversion assembly may channel engine exhaust to bypass the high pressure engine exhaust heat exchanger and travel directly to a muffler by which it is expelled from the vacuum system. When actuated, a vacuum switch pulls a flapper valve located in the diversion assembly that redirects engine exhaust. Vacuum switch temperature selection is controlled by a three-way toggle switch, which presets the possible switching temperatures and alternately selects the operational temperature from among them.

Abstract: A universal cart is provided that receives a wet/dry vacuum and converts the vacuum into an upright walk behind cleaning device. The cart provides a handle attached to a mobile base. A switch is provided on the handle that can receive the electrical plug from the wet/dry vacuum and selectively turn the vacuum on and off via the switch.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a damping unit mounted on a securing seat that is connected to a door frame, a housing embedded in a door panel, and a hinge member and a positioning member interconnecting the securing seat and the housing. The damping unit includes a fluid cylinder and a piston rod having an actuating end pivoted to the positioning member. Due to the presence of the damping unit, movement of the door panel relative to the door frame can be damped.

Abstract: A height extender for attaching to the handle of a baby stroller is invented. The extender comprises a generally tubular and continuously curved bar, optionally covered with neoprene or some other gripping material, one end of which is removably and threadably fastened to the existing stroller handle by means of an adjustable clip. The clip assembly maintains the height extender roughly perpendicularly to the stroller handle (before the curve in the bar). The extender can be easily and quickly installed almost anywhere on the handle and can thereby be adjusted by the user to accommodate users of different sizes and gripping styles. Usually, two extenders are used—one for each hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door hinge mounting device for a microwave oven. The door hinge mounting device for the microwave oven according to the present invention is constructed such that when a hinge plate 33 provided in a main body 30 of the microwave oven and a hinge shaft 55 provided in a door 50 of the microwave oven are hingedly connected to each other, a supporting rib 65 supports the hinge plate 33 so that the hinge plate 33 cannot be lowered. Further, the supporting rib 65 integrally formed on a choke cover 60 is constructed such that one end thereof is connected to the choke cover 60 and the other end thereof is formed as a free end. The supporting rib constructed as such has a predetermined elastic force depending on its materials and shapes, and thus, the free end of the supporting rib tends to move toward the hinge shaft 55, i.e. a position where the hinge plate 33 can be supported by the supporting rib.

Abstract: A latch mechanism positioned at the intermediate extents of the adjacent rail components to hold such components in an aligned orientation including a saddle having opposed parallel faces and a central aperture defined in between the opposed faces. Each opposed face has at least an aperture and a plurality of guide slots provided lengthwise of the saddle. The central aperture is adapted to receive opposed rail components therein. Fastening means extend through the aperture to pivotally couple the saddle with the opposed rail components. An urging block is mounted within the central aperture of the saddle at substantially the center portion of the saddle, in between the opposed rail components. Guide pins are slidably mounted within the guide slots, and a flexible strap is provided to connect the guide pins to the urging block.

Abstract: Disclosed is a handle for a cooking utensil which is easily attachable to and detachable from a utensil body; and more particularly, a handle, which couples a utensil lid to the utensil body, to tightly seal and create pressure in the utensil body when cooking foodstuff. The handle for a utensil, attachable to and detachable from a utensil body having a coupling link, comprises a handle body, a handle body coupling means adapted to couple and decouple the handle body to and from the coupling link; a pressure piece adapted to press an outer edge of a cooking utensil lid to the cooking utensil body; and a pressure piece coupling means.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing protective cover for pneumatic tool handle is made of a rubber material having a predetermined thickness to define a central through hole, into which the handle of a pneumatic tool is positioned. The protective cover is provided at predetermined positions with axially extended slots, in each of which a plurality of pointed-topped protrusions are continuously provided to form a plurality of spaced inverted pyramidal recesses. The recesses reduce a coefficient of elasticity of the rubber material at areas of the protective cover being gripped by a user, so that the protective cover under an applied force quickly deforms and absorbs energy, and slowly restores from the deformation and releases energy to provide shock absorbing and damping effects.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder that includes a frame and a displaceable holding member. The frame may be integrally formed from a single piece of flexible, resilient material such as plastic or metal. The frame includes a base section and a holding section. These sections are connected to one another at a first pair of their ends while a second end of one of the sections is separated the section to form an entrance. The sections define between them a receiving space that is opened at opposite sides. In one embodiment, the entrance is normally sufficiently closed to bar the crossed temple bars or arms of a pair of eyeglasses. The resiliency of the frame allows the entrance to be enlarged sufficiently to allow the arms to pass through the entrance and into the receiving space, and to later pass outwardly through the entrance.

Abstract: A tie strap is provided that is releasable by means of an extended, resilient locking tab within an aperture within a terminal on the strap. The opposite end of the tie strap can be threaded through the aperture in order to tie wires and other objects. The extended resilient locking tab is affixed to the tie strap within the terminal. An extended end of the locking tab can be grasped and pivoted such that the tab's locking tip is pulled out of a groove between retaining ridges on the strap. The strap can then be pulled through the aperture to loosen or release the tie strap. The base of the tab is thickened to a buttress where it adjoins the strap such that the tab can return to a locking position with its tip between retaining ridges on the strap, upon the tab being released by the user, despite the tab having been released a plurality of times.

Abstract: A bedding clamp for securing bedding such as a light blanket or sheet on a mattress at selected corners of a bed, which bedding clamp includes a pair of clamp members, each fitted with a clamp hinged to a clamp plate for clamping the bedding therebetween in a friction-fit and securing the bedding in place by means of a band connecting the clamp members and positioned beneath the corners of the mattress. In a preferred embodiment each clamp plate is characterized by a clamp hinged in a clamp opening in the clamp plate and shaped to define a resilient lobe to removably engage a corresponding receiver opening shaped in the clamp plate as the bedding is removably captured between the clamp and the receiver opening. The clamp members are typically connected by an elastic or resilient plastic band and may be quickly and easily manually opened and closed by means of clamp tabs to insert and remove the bedding from between the respective clamps and receiver openings.

Abstract: A concealed secure magnetic clasp for jewelry. Magnetic components are affixed to both free ends of a jewelry band, and a housing affixed to one end of the band conceals the magnetic components and accepts the other free end of the band. The housing is configured with internal dimensions that force optimal alignment of the magnetic components, and may be configured with design features on its exterior to enhance the visual appearance of the clasp assembly. The clasp may also include a mechanical lock. The magnetic attraction of the magnetic components assists in engaging and maintaining the mechanical lock.

Abstract: There is provided an improved tab member for a closure system comprising a tab portion and a slot member. The slot member includes a slit or a loop, with the slot located between an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The tab portion has a tab member having a length, an inner edge, an outer edge and at least one lip portion. The tab member outer edge is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least one lip portion of the tab member overlaps or catches the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member. The slot member outward portion is retained between the lip portion(s) and the underlying generally flexible tab carrier substrate.

Abstract: A microsurgical instrument is constructed to an extremely small scale with serrations formed on opposed operative microsurgical surfaces of the instrument by electric discharge machining.

Abstract: The disclosed device is directed toward an apparatus for forming dump beds. The apparatus comprises a support structure having a base configured to support at least one side. A first side is coupled to the base. A second side is coupled to the base. A header is mounted to the first side and the second side. The header is configured to support a forming press. A first roller is coupled to the base. The first roller includes a first adjustable mount and a first press operatively coupled to the first adjustable mount. A second roller is coupled to the base opposite the first roller. The second roller includes a second adjustable mount and a second press operatively coupled to the second adjustable mount. A forming press is mounted in the header. The forming press includes at least one die coupled to the forming press. The forming press is configured to press a material between the first roller and the second roller to form a portion of a dump bed.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for opening snap fasteners comprising a wedge-shaped unsnapping element that is compatible with snap fasteners of various sizes. The unsnapping element includes two notched plates each attached at an angle to an arm having a grip at the end opposite the notched plate. The two arms are attached together by a hinge, and a spring located near the hinge provides sufficient force to keep the two notched plates together when the device is in the closed position. The user of the device simply places the unsnapping element between the head and base of a closed snap fastener and squeezes the grips together. The two notched plates separate and the closed snap fastener is opened.

Abstract: A tool is provided for separating a first circuit board and a second circuit board to prevent the damage thereof. In one aspect of the invention the tool includes a piston assembly and a handle. A first blade and second blade are coupled between the handle and the piston assembly. The first blade and the second blade are normally biased outwardly. The handle has a first position and a second position relative to the piston assembly. In the first position the blades are biased outwardly and in the second position the piston assembly biases the blades inwardly to engage the first circuit board.