Abstract: A commode-urinal is provided with a cleaning-water path connected with water-supplying facilities; the commode-urinal is provided with a draining-off path connected with a sewer-path. The commode-urinal is used together with commode-excrement container as a set thereby the commode can process urine and excrement by different methods. When it is used to process urine, it can effectively solve the existing problems of using water unreasonably and wasting water due to unscientifical processing methods.

Abstract: A bidet, douche and enema system including a supply line couplable to a water source, a manifold having an inlet coupled to the supply line by an inlet valve, a nozzle assembly coupled to the manifold by a first conduit and a second conduit and a selection assembly coupling the first conduit and the second conduit to the manifold. The nozzle assembly includes an annular nozzle having a plurality of apertures formed therein coupled to the first conduit and a nozzle coupled to the second conduit. The selection assembly permits selection between elements of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A system for insertion in a water line to a toilet bowl or urinal includes a housing having a water flow sensor held therein and a toilet or urinal overflow detector held in or formed integrally with the toilet bowl or urinal. The housing includes a normally-open valve actuated by the water flow detector or overflow detector to control flow of water through water line. The system may also include a water cleaner cartridge system.

Abstract: A toilet control system includes a sensor mounted on a bowl of a toilet near a top rim of the bowl and which is connected to a control valve unit which is fluidically interposed between a water supply tank and the bowl of the toilet. The control valve unit is normally open to permit flow of water from the water supply tank to the bowl, but is closed when water is sensed near the rim of the bowl to prevent further flow of water to the bowl from the water supply tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual purpose beading for swimming pool liners. The beading includes a first portion structured and arranged for attachment of a swimming pool liner thereto and a second hook shaped portion. The hooked shaped portion is adapted so that it is moveable from a first position that enables the beading to be placed over an upper edge of a pool wall and a second position that enables the beading to be inserted into a receptor type coupling in a pool wall.

Abstract: A support for a hand-held shower-head includes a rod, a support bracket mounted proximate the first end of the rod and removably engaging the pipe of a fixed shower-head without the aid of tools, and a shower-head holder slidably mounted on and proximate the second end of the rod. The support bracket includes a shoulder bracket with a channel for removably receiving the pipe of the fixed shower-head and a clamp for releasably securing the support bracket to the rod. The shoulder bracket and clamp are rotatably joined. The openings in the channel have tabs to facilitate retention of the pipe within the channel.

Abstract: A lift assisting device and a stabilizing device for a bather and a showerer, respectively. The device includes a rope and a plurality of rungs. The rope is suspended from a ceiling. The plurality of rungs are operatively connected to the rope for grasping by the bather to assist in lifting and the showerer for stabilizing. The plurality of rungs are molded around the rope so as to form an integral unit therewith. The rope is one-piece for integrity and passes through the plurality of rungs to define a path that is double-helix-like that prevents the bather and the showerer from falling if one of the plurality of rungs fails since double lengths of the rope pass through each of the plurality of rungs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water fitting including a pipe having at least one water hook-up that is connected to a valve. A housing is detachably connected to the pipe and has a spout line that, when installed, is connected to the outlet of the valve. A screw secures the housing on the pipe. A sensing device is fitted inside the pipe. When the screw is removed, said sensing device automatically closes the valve and blocks the same in the closed position. This reliably prevents water from flowing out when the housing is disassembled.

Abstract: A lifting device made of a single piece of a flexible material, substantially forming a loop, is disclosed. The flexible material has a first and second edge, a fold between the first and second edge, such that the first edge rests substantially atop the second edge, and a seam securing the first edge to the second edge. A first handle is formed by a first end of the loop, and a second handle is formed by a second end of the loop, opposite the first end of the loop. A flexible support piece is coupled substantially within the loop, between the first and second end of the loop. A method of using a person lifting device is also disclosed. The first step of the method is to provide a lifting device. The lifting device includes a single piece of a flexible material, substantially forming a loop.

Abstract: The Bed Leveler/Adjuster, when mounted into the sleeping cavity of a tractor truck, is a lightweight, economical, compact in height bed frame assembly that will either level the head and foot ends of the sleeping mattress when needed, or allow three seperate vertically adjustable sections of the sleeping mattress to be operated by the user to recline in a combination of ways. The Bed Leveler/Adjuster is operated by the use of a control unit that is powered by regulated air pressure supplied by the tractor truck.

Abstract: The invention refers to a bed with a mattress pad supported in a three-dimensionally movable manner and a bedstead with legs, which supports the mattress. The mattress pad is in springy or not springy, but yielding manner attached to the bedstead. Sensors are arranged spaced across the surface of the mattress pad, to detect the local lowering of the mattress pad during loading; and lifting means reacting to the local lowering also arranged spaced across the surface of the mattress pad between the mattress pad and the bedstead, to align the mattress pad in the horizontal disregarding the locally different loading. The sensors and the lifting means are formed as double-acting pressure cylinders, which are connected in cross-wise manner with regard to each other. (FIG.

Abstract: A detachable supporting leg for a baby playpen is disclosed. The supporting leg comprises a leg body and a coupling block releasably coupled with each other. The leg body has an upper coupling portion and a lower supporting portion integrally connected by a horizontal supporting wall. The coupling block is releasably coupled with the coupling portion of the leg body so as to be supported on the supporting wall. The coupling block is adapted to fixedly connect thereto an end portion of a vertical rod of the baby playpen and to pivotally connect thereto an end portion of a horizontal base rod of the baby playpen.

Abstract: An invention of two parts for use as a sleeping bag and ambulatory garment comprising a body portion and two leg portions integral with the body portion which covers the human body from shoulders to the ankles. A two part system for use in cold weather or survival situations allowing for the ability to be able to move around, thereby generating body heat and be able to perform tasks as particular situations may require, taking up the approximate space of a conventional sleeping bag. The invention includes an auxillary insulated foot bag to provide additional insulation to the feet and lower legs. This invention does not use nor require the use of releasable fastening means and devices.

Abstract: A medical accessory clamping system includes a table and an accessory clamp. The table has an upper surface and a lower surface, a first ridge positioned on the upper surface and a second ridge positioned on the lower surface of the table. The accessory clamp has a first clamping member and a second clamping member coupled to but separate from the first clamping member wherein the clamping members define a cavity for receiving a portion of the table. The first and second clamping members have recesses for receiving said first and second ridges of the table, respectively. A uniquely styled clamp and a table are also disclosed.

Abstract: A prone positioning therapeutic bed comprises a base frame, a patient support platform rotatably mounted on the base frame for rotational movement about a longitudinal rotational axis, a drive system for rotating the patient support platform on the base frame, and an upright end ring at the head of the bed with a central opening for routing patient care lines and a removable upper section for improved access to a patient's head. The patient support platform preferably has pivotally mounted side rails that fold underneath the patient support platform and straps with strap connectors that indicate whether the straps are sufficiently tensioned. A direct, wired electrical connection between the patient support platform and the base frame allows full rotation of the patient support platform in either direction. A manually operable lever disengages the patient support platform from the drive system to allow manual rotation of the patient support platform.

Abstract: An adjustable pillow having an upper housing comprising a plurality of compartments, a plurality of support elements and a lower housing secured to the upper housing to keep the support elements inside the upper housing is disclosed. The support elements are configured to be positioned within one of the compartments. Each compartment has a height that is adjustable by varying the number of support elements positioned within the compartment. Preferably, the compartments include a neck support compartment, a head support compartment and a pair of side support compartments.

Abstract: A sleep apnea avoidance process includes selecting a pillow having a pair of sides, angled at a predetermined angle and shaped to hold a person's head face down on one side thereof. The selected pillow has a pair of arm openings thereunder to position a person's arm to assist in holding a person's head face down on the pillow angle side such that the user can use one or the other arms when placing the head on one or the other angled side of the pillow. The process includes resting on one of the pillow's angled sides with one arm placed through the arm opening whereby jaw movement and sleep apnea are avoided.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises an inflatable pillow body having an interior that is adapted to be filled with a fluid to inflate the pillow body, a top side, a bottom side, and at least one wall disposed in the interior and that connects the top side to the bottom side to facilitate flattening of the top and the bottom sides when the pillow body is inflated. The pillow body further comprises a medial region and first and second opposing arms extending from the medial region, with the arms having respective first and second end portions remote from the medial region. Further, the cantilever arms are curved about a vertical axis, and the cantilever arms and medial region cooperate to define an open well.

Abstract: An inflatable bed includes an inflatable mattress that is attached to the top surface of an inflatable air box spring. An inflatable, stabilizing tube is attached to the bottom of the air box spring to provide additional stability and height by increasing the footprint of the inflatable bed. The interiors of the inflatable mattress and air box spring contain a plurality of I-beam structures arranged longitudinally to provide further support and stability. Alternatively, the inflatable mattress is separate and detachable and can be fastened to the top surface of the air box spring. An additional stabilizing tube is attached to the periphery of the top surface of the air box spring to cradle and support the detachable inflatable mattress.

Abstract: Multiple foam-filled cells form a cushioned support surface of a seat or mattress. Individual cells may be collapsed by connection through a manifold and valve to a vacuum source. The collapsed cell essentially removes contact pressure in a localized area of the person supported on the surface and restores localized blood flow. After a pre-determined time interval, atmospheric pressure is readmitted to the cell.

Abstract: A modulated air cushion includes a base having a top face, multiple air pouches removably attached to the top face of the base in a matrix arrangement via a bonding device. Each air pouch has an inlet formed on the air pouch. An air pump is provided to have a controller and at least two tubes connected to the controller. Each of the at least two tubes integrally have branches each provided with multiple air nozzles corresponding to the inlets of the air pouches. The air pump is able to inflate air pouches in odd and even columns or odd and even rows independently or simultaneously.

Abstract: A tool assembly for military or police uses with removable interchangeable tool heads and handles. The handles of the tool assembly have connector assemblies at each end of the handle constructed of a cast nylon material impregnated with a dry lubricant and with a dimpled pin connector in the connector assemblies. Each tool head has a bore for receipt of the connector assembly and pin connector. The connector assemblies are constructed of a non-conductive, non-sparking material and the bores on the tool heads for receipt of the connector assemblies are made with close tolerances to provide for overall rigidity and strength of the tool assembly. The handles have a soft, non-conductive, shock absorbing outer covering. The pin connectors on the connector assemblies are oriented with the outer covering of the tool handles to facilitate ease of assembly of the tools in the dark or other adverse conditions.

Abstract: A plurality of washing machines each include a washing tub and a chemical tank therein. Each of the chemical tanks is linked by an equalizing conduit at the lower end thereof so as to maintain the same level of fluid within each of the tanks.

Abstract: Tunnel washing machines (10) are equipped with a rotary driven drum (12), through which the laundry to be subjected to wet treatment is conveyed longitudinally. For achieving the greatest possible performance in treatment, the goal is to drive the drum (12) at the highest possible circumferential speed. However, the result of this is that the laundry is not (completely) thrown off the paddle blades (21) in the drum (12). This, has a negative effect on the results of treatment. The method according to the invention proposes that the drum (12) be driven with different circumferential speeds. When the laundry is thrown off the paddle blades (21) the drum (12) and its circumferential speed is thereby considerably reduced, thus causing the laundry to drop from the paddle blades (21) in a complete and reliable manner.

Abstract: A laundry appliance can be selectively operated in either manual or automatic modes of operation. In the automatic mode, a laundering operation is initiated upon receiving a single cycle input parameter from the user, preferably through a LCD touch screen display, while relying on additional operating cycle parameters established by factory preset settings or prior consumer established preferences. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a consumer need merely select a single cycle parameter and the appliance will start based on temperature and other setting parameters taken from memory. However, even with the automatic start feature activated, the user will still be able to adjust pre-established cycle parameters by changing default values after the cycle has started.

Abstract: A wheel cleaning apparatus for a wheelchair comprising a roller-assembly frame 50L which includes a first receiving roller 21L and a second receiving roller 22L which can do seesaw movement with respect to a rocking central axis shaft tube 53, and a restoring coil spring 68 for energizing the roller-assembly frame in a direction to relatively spring up the second receiving roller from the first receiving roller. When the front wheels T1 are to be separated from the apparatus, the second receiving roller 22L is pushed down and the first receiving roller 21L is sprung up, resulting in that it is easy for the front wheels T1 to climb over the step. Whereby the rear wheels are prevented from slipping off during cleaning, and it is easy for the front wheels to escape from the gap between the receiving rollers so that the load on the helper can be reduced.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus of the present invention includes one sheet roll wound with one end of a polishing sheet that is arranged to be in contact with the surface of a liquid crystal panel, and the other sheet roll for rolling up the polishing sheet from the other end. The substrate cleaning apparatus further includes a rotating unit provided with a motor, a belt, and a rotation shaft for rotating the polishing sheet and the pair of sheet rolls with respect to the liquid crystal panel. Thus, the substrate cleaning apparatus can be provided which is capable of reducing an operation time required for removing foreign matters, enhancing operation efficiency, stably and reliably removing foreign matters, and restraining operation time even if the size of the substrate increases.

Abstract: A oral care brush device is described for use primarily for massaging and stimulation of sensitive gums and teeth. The brush head is hollow but closed at one end, and is made of a shape-retaining but soft and resilient material. One end of the brush handle is inserted into the hollow handle and is configured to substantially seal the open end of the head and trap air inside, the trapped air providing an air cushion effect. The air cushion effect and the soft head allow use of the device for effective and thorough cleaning, massage and stimulation of the gums and teeth notwithstanding the user's tooth or gum sensitivity.

Abstract: A pop-out toothbrush having a toothbrush that is movable between (i) a retracted position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle are substantially enclosed within a housing and one or more cover portions and (ii) an extracted or extended position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle extend out of the housing to facilitate practical use by a user.

Abstract: A carpet is cleaned by drawing the broom over it, capturing animal hair and other objects from the carpet. The broom has a handle, preferably round of ½″ to 2″ diameter made of relatively rigid material such as wood, plastic, metal, or composite material. The handle is from about 4′ to 5′ long, providing comfort for the user while affording good control of the broom head. The handle is attached to the head by means of a threaded connection, adhesive, or other suitable means adequate to ensure the handle remains connected to the head, and preferably is removable for storage and/or travel. The head is 2″ to 6″ deep and comprises a base made of relatively rigid material such as wood, plastic, metal or other suitable material, having an arcuate long dimension of ½′ to 1 & ½′ at an angle of 5 to 25 degs., and a short dimension of 2″ to 6″.

Abstract: A wiper blade is proposed, which has a head piece made of a diene-type rubber and a flexing piece and wedge made of chloroprene rubber.

Abstract: A mop wringer having a pair of spaced frame members or lateral plates, each having a lower leg member, and includes structure for attaching the wringer to a receptacle. A stationary squeeze plate and a movable squeeze plate are located in the space between the frame members and between which the mop may be placed for wringing, the movable squeeze plate pivoting about a middle axle extending between the frame members. A foot pedal is pivotally connected to the lower leg members about a lower-most axle. An upper axle, disposed above the middle axle, extends through and between the frame members. One or more disks are mounted about the upper axle adjacent each of the frame members, the disk being connected to an upper portion of the movable squeeze plate by one or more connecting arms. Second connecting arms interconnect the foot pedal to the outside disks.

Abstract: A vacuum dustpan having a housing with an inlet to the level of the floor surface into which dust and debris can be directed. A vacuum motor induces a vacuum to transfer the debris to a collection chamber within the housing. The vacuum dustpan is usable in locations such as shops, hair salons, kitchens and other environments where debris collects and periodically swept.

Abstract: A chemical dispenser for use in a hard floor surface cleaner includes a supply of cleaning agent and a flow control device. The flow control device is fluidically coupled to the supply of cleaning agent and includes an output flow of cleaning agent therethrough having a flow rate that is substantially independent of a volume of the supply of cleaning agent.

Abstract: A wheel mechanism for controlling turning of the front wheel of a stroller includes a vertical axle and a latch mechanism. The upper end of the vertical axle is pivotally connected to the frame of the stroller. The lower end of the vertical axle is fixed to a horizontal axle of the wheel. The latch is movably mounted along the vertical axle and the frame and selectively moved between a released position and a locked position. When in the released position, the wheel can freely turn around the vertical axle. When in the locked position, the wheel cannot turn on the vertical axle but only rotates with the horizontal axle in a certain direction.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism for an LCD monitor having a monitor and a supporting structure. The rotating mechanism comprises a protruding sleeve, a supporting body, a shaft sleeve, a sleeve, a first screwing element and a second screwing element. The protruding sleeve has a fitting hole and is disposed on the back of the monitor. The supporting body has a bending element. The shaft sleeve is fitted between the protruding sleeve and the bending element of the supporting body. The sleeve is fitted in the fitting hole of the protruding sleeve. The first screwing element is threaded into one end of the shaft sleeve from the sleeve. The second screwing element is threaded into the other end of the shaft sleeve from the bending element. Thus, the tightness of the rotating mechanism of the invention can be adjusted by way of the first screwing element.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a base-side support member and a monitor-side bracket set being pivotally connected to each other at two pivot shafts on the base-side support member. Elastic washers and anti-skidding washers are sequentially put around the pivot shafts with a separate washer of a predetermined thickness disposed between any two adjacent components of the hinge assembly on the pivot shafts. The separate washer is made of a highly pressure-resistant and wear-resistant material, such as high-molecular polymers, including, for example, Teflon, nylon, ABS resin, PC, PW, Bakelite, or other materials having similar properties. When nuts are tightened against the pivot shafts to firmly lock the components on the pivot shafts together with a selected torque, the separate washers separate and prevent such components from direct and frictional contact with one another.

Abstract: A hinge for a notebook computer is composed of a pintle, a resilient sleeve, and two barrels. The first barrel is provided outside the first part of the pintle, and the second barrel is provided outside the second part of the pintle. The resilient sleeve is provided outside a middle part of the pintle between the barrels. The resilient sleeve has an elongated opening longitudinally defined therethrough, and two protrusions formed at two ends thereof. The barrels each have a lug abutting the respective protrusion. When the computer is closed, the resilient sleeve is compressed to provide an elastic force to raise the monitor from the body of the computer.

Abstract: A tool mount assembly is provided for attachment to the end of an extension pole for pivotal movement of the body of the tool mount assembly on an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axial line of extension of the extension pole, the body further arranged to secure the end of a tool handle in desired positions of rotational adjustment, whereby a tool supported on the end of an extension pole may be secured in virtually an infinite variety of angular positions for ease of use of the tool at an extended reach on the end of the extension pole.

Abstract: A vibrating hammer glove having a motor housing cover with a palm portion across the top of a hammer housing includes downwardly depending flaps which wrap around the housing and fasten with a stationary fitting. Further, a securement strap is trained through slots in the flaps so that the terminating ends thereof engage in a hook and pile fastener. A cushion between the palm portion of the cover and the underside of the strap provides additional shock and vibration absorption. A securement ring midway between opposite strap ends engages the stationary fitting so that the strap and glove are properly aligned, mounted, and retained on the housing. Air vents are provided in the palm portion and in the attachment flaps, whereby heat generated within the housing is dissipated to the environment.

Abstract: A device for holding sheets, cards or the like, capable of being applied on a support S includes a relatively stiff front plate 1, a pellet 4, elements 7 for fixing face 5 of pellet 4 onto face 2 of front plate 1, at least two elastic tabs 11, 12 and elements for mounting both tabs cooperatively with the front plate 1 so that these tabs are able to apply, through a first one 31, 32 of both their ends, elastic forces on points located on two distinct lines 13, 14 against a reaction exerted by their second end 33, 34 on the first face 2 of front plate 1, and so that the cylindrical volume 15 generated by a generatrix G substantially perpendicular to face 2 of front plate 1 and resting on the convex polygon 16 formed by both lines 13, 14 and two straight lines 17, 18 joining both ends 19, 21-20, 22 of both these lines 13, 14, respectively, has a cross-section at most equal to the surface area of face 2 of front plate 1 and greater than the surface area of face 6 of pellet 4, and so that the pellet 4 is located w

Abstract: A safety coupler includes a ring member, a hook member, and an annular member. The hook member includes a rod portion and a hook, with the rod portion including a pin and a pair of stops. The pin extends through a transverse opening provided in the ring member. The rod portion includes a releasable connection whereby the hook member and the second member decouple when a force having a selected magnitude is applied to one of the ring member and the hook member along the axis.

Abstract: A retention clip for securing a trim piece to a vehicle. The retention clip includes a trim piece affixing portion, a first leg member, and second leg member that extends from a head portion. The trim piece affixing portion is defined by at least one pair of grips that includes a plurality of retention barbs. Each first and second leg member is defined by a first leg portion, an intermediate knee portion, and a second leg portion. Each second leg portion is defined by a first and second length and a first and second deployment angle, respectively. The retention clip has a resilient retention feature that allows the retention clip to deform inwardly to during installation, then outwardly when affixing a trim piece to a vehicle in order to provide a perpendicular biasing force and a later, outboard biasing force.

Abstract: An easy-to-grip diaper fastener tab has an array of hook-shaped fastener elements arranged in parallel rows, each fastener element including a stem and a crook extending from the stem in a predetermined direction to a distal tip. The array includes a plurality of rows of fastener elements arranged such that, in each row, all of the crooks face in the same direction and parallel to the direction of the row, with the crooks of adjacent rows facing in opposite directions. The longitudinal spacing between opposing tips of adjacent hooks of adjacent rows is greater in a first portion of the array than the longitudinal spacing between opposing tips of adjacent hooks of adjacent rows in a second portion of the array, such that the crooks of the hooks of the first portion are more exposed for engaging loops than the crooks of the hooks of the second portion. Methods and molds for forming such arrays are also provided.

Abstract: A method of providing a color enhanced, patterned nonwoven based composite fabric wherein a hydroentangled, imaged nonwoven facing fabric exhibits variable fiber density in selected regions and where a colored backing material is laminated to the facing layer such that the color of the backing layer is observed as variable hues which coincide with regions of lower fiber density in the facing layer.

Abstract: A rotary creel including a base, a spindle shaft rotatably mounted to the base and protruding forward from the base, a plurality of bobbins mounted to a protruded portion of the spindle shaft through bobbin holders; and a guide plate mounted in a distal end portion of the spindle shaft through a guide arm so as to be positioned in front of the bobbins. A yarn return unit is attached to the distal end portion of the spindle shaft through a front holder. The guide arm is attached to the front holder. The guide plate is positioned in front of the yarn return unit. When the spindle shaft is rotated, a plurality of yarns wound around the plurality of bobbins can be rotated and simultaneously supplied through the yarn return unit and the guide plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic press vane lift installation tool. The tool is formed by two inflatable, substantially semi-circular tubes which are placed between a rotor assembly and a vane assembly during the installation of the vane assembly. The tubes are each positioned adjacent an inner end of the vanes in the vane assembly and are each inflated to apply a lifting force to the vanes. The vanes are then attached to the engine case.

Abstract: A piezoelectric/electrostrictive device includes a pair of mutually opposing thin plate sections, a movable section, and a fixation section for supporting the thin plate sections and the movable section. One or more piezoelectric/electrostrictive elements are arranged on the pair of thin plate sections. A hole is formed by both inner walls of the pair of thin plate sections, an inner wall of the movable section, and an inner wall of the fixation section. At least one thin plate section of the pair of thin plate sections is previously bent in a direction to make mutual approach so that it has an inwardly convex configuration to the hole.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to form individual packaged ICs by using a single apparatus to cut wiring boards on which a plurality of IC chips are mounted. The first cutting device 23 cuts the wiring boards 3 into separate parts along one direction, so that the cut wiring boards 3 constitute strip-form cut wiring boards 3a. The cut wiring boards 3a are conveyed to the second cutting device 33, and are fed [into the second cutting device 33] by the second conveying device 43 along the direction of length. [The cut wiring boards 3a] are then cut by the second cutting device 33 with the orientation altered by 90 degrees relative to the first cutting direction. The wiring boards 3b resulting from the cutting performed by the second cutting device 33 constitute the original forms of the IC packages. The wiring boards 3b that have been cut and conveyed from the second cutting device 33 enter a cleaning step.

Abstract: A method of producing an aircraft assembly tool for supporting an aircraft component comprising calculating a plurality of predetermined positions and corresponding orientations in space at which the aircraft is to be supported, designing a fixture frame at predetermined locations of the frame associated with the predetermined positions, constructing the fixture frame, providing pick-up devices with receiving elements, securing the pick-up devices to the fixture frame, and adjusting each receiving element.