Abstract: A multipurpose ballistic and stab resistant garment is provided having a ballistic and stab resistant pad. The pad has puncture resistant sheets of woven aramid fibers that are formed from a weave of at least sixty warp fibers per inch and 60 weft fibers per inch. The pad has ballistic resistant sheets of woven lyotropic liquid crystal polymer fiber.

Abstract: An adjustable eye shield adapted to fit over the eyes and at least partially wrap around the face of a user made from a transparent material. The shield being divided into multiple regions and sections having at least one slit in left and right regions. The shield also includes an adjustable fastener having ends that pass through holes in the shield, traverse the slits in the shield and are secured to the shield. When the adjustable fastener is pulled dedicated sections in the regions are adapted to slide one over the other and conform the shield to a user's face.

Abstract: A glove for baseball or softball includes a thumb stall receiving a thumb, an index finger stall receiving an index finger, a middle finger stall receiving a middle finger, a ring finger stall receiving a ring finger, a little finger stall receiving a little finger, a back portion located on a back surface and covering the back of a hand, a web portion provided between the thumb stall and the index finger stall, and a hand inserting portion for inserting a hand into the glove. On the back surfaces of the index finger stall, the middle finger stall and the ring finger stall, thin leather portions are provided, which are curved toward the thumb stall on the back portion.

Abstract: A nursing garment and support bra is provided as an outer body covering for a nursing mother suitable as a sleeping garment which provides support for the breasts and access to the breasts by a nursing infant, provides breast pad pockets to hold breast pads to contain flow from leaking breasts, or prostheses, provides two v-neck breast retention panels easily slipped off the wearer's shoulder or pulled to one side to expose a breast for nursing by a nursing infant, and can function as a support bra for women who have undergone surgery and have use of a prosthesis.

Abstract: A one-piece, tank-style bodysuit for infants and toddlers having a body enveloping portion, sleeves, a neck aperture, and a rear tail member securable to the front of the torso enveloping portion by means of a hook and loop fastener, the hook and loop fastener arranged so that the one-piece, tank-style bodysuit can accommodate a growing child for a longer period of time before the necessity of purchasing a larger tank-style bodysuit.

Abstract: An undershirt worn in a state of being substantially in close contact with a surface of an upper body of a wearer includes a main constituent portion made of stretchable materials that include a first-type material, a second-type material, and a third-type material. The first-type material has a straining force greater than a straining force of the second-type material, and the second-type material has a straining force greater than a straining force of the third-type material. In the undershirt, the first-type material is arranged in regions such that in each region the material covers at least a part of musculus triceps brachii. The third-type material is arranged in regions such that in each region the material covers at least a part of a lateral portion of musculus trapezius, at least a part of a superior portion of musculus latissimus dorsi, and at least a part of a medial portion of musculus deltoideus in a vicinity of scapula.

Abstract: This invention is a golf apparatus for protecting the golfer from increment weather. The golf apparatus combines the covering or shield with a detachable glove. The covering or shield includes an opening that is elastic for allowing the gloved hand to be revealed for adjusting the gloved hand to the club. After the gloved hand grips the club, the parallel slit allows the palm area of the ungloved hand to extent through the slit area to facilitate proper alignment of the hands.

Abstract: An underpant garment worn in a state of being substantially in close contact with a surface of a lower body of a wearer includes a main constituent portion made of stretchable materials that include a first-type material and a second-type material. The first-type material has a straining force greater than a straining force of the second-type material. In the underpant garment, the first-type material is arranged in regions such that in each region the first-type material covers at least a region including a part of musculus gluteus maximus, a part of musculus gluteus medius, a part of musculus tensor faciae latae, and a part of tractus iliotibialis, and the second-type material is arranged in regions other than the regions where the first-type material is arranged. This allows the wearer to smoothly shift from a static state to a dynamic state such as a running state, and helps prevent a displacement of the center of gravity when the wearer is in motion.

Abstract: A device for dispensing liquids from under the rim of a toilet bowl is disclosed. The dispensing device includes a reservoir for holding a liquid, a wick, and means for suspending the reservoir from the toilet bowl rim. The wick transports the liquid upward from the reservoir to a position at or above an upper surface of the reservoir. During a toilet flush, flush water washes liquid on the upper surface of the reservoir and/or liquid on the wick into the toilet bowl. The wick is formed from a hydrophobic material in order to repel flush water so that flush water does not travel down the side of the wick and dilute the liquid in the reservoir with flush water. In another aspect, the suspension means and/or the entire device is not visible from above the rim of the toilet bowl when the dispensing device is installed on the rim.

Abstract: An improved structure of a self-lifting toilet seat is disclosed and the seat includes a toilet seat lid, a seat having two lateral sides being mounted onto a cavity at the near rear section thereof and the rear end thereof being connected to a securing seat, two liquid boxes provided with partitioning board within the box so as to isolate a plurality of slots to contain liquid and the slots being intercommunicated and the securing seat being connected to an adjustable sliding seat for the securing of toilet bowl of various sizes, characterized in that the front section of the liquid box is installed at the cavity of the toilet seat and the front section is protruded to form a securing board, by means of a securing element to pivotally mount at the pivotal hole of the cavity so that the front of the liquid box is formed into an actuating pivot.

Abstract: The invention provides for a retainer for stabilizing a threaded member. The retainer may include a base portion having an opening and an outer perimeter lying in a first plane, the opening having a plurality of elongated sections each extending toward the outer perimeter so as to define in the base portion one or more arms. Each of the arms may have a head section having at least one groove, the head sections being located in a second plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane. The elongated sections may be symmetrically arranged about an axis. The grooves may be arranged to define at least a portion of a helix. The outer perimeter of the retainer may be circular.

Abstract: A flushing device for toilets includes a source for applying a fluid pressure to a blockage area and provides a seal in the blocked conduit to prevent backflow so that full pressure is applied to the blockage. The device includes a resilient, deformable and expandable element secured at the end of a tubular member which is inserted into a toilet conduit leading to the drain line. The tubular member has a coupling at its end opposite to the end carrying the expandable element to which a hose is connected in order to alternately supply pressurized water to the element or to the conduit. The expandable element is carried on a linear portion of the tubular member adjacent to the discharge orifice thereof and is expanded into a sealing condition with the conduit entrance leading into the drain line.

Abstract: An affordable plumbing device that uses a compressed gas and a burst disk having a relatively even surface of substantially uniform thickness to produce a sudden discharge of energy to forcibly act against any obstruction that may interfere with the proper function of a drain. The plumbing device has a cylindrical chamber for receiving the compressed gas and may generally take the shape of a plunger, which is flexible to use and is easy to store. A portion of the chamber forms a receiving chamber with the burst disk for harnessing and directing the energy of the compressed gas to clear the drain.

Abstract: A bacteria removing cleaner comprises a water-stopping control unit and a nozzle means. A plurality of conduits are used for transferring water. The water-stopping control unit has a rotary switch, a main body and a water-stop control valve for controlling the water inlet and water stopping. The main body is spaced into a water outlet space and a water inlet space. A water-stop control valve is installed at the interface of the water inlet space and the water outlet space. The top end of the water-stop control valve is connected to the rotary switch. The water-stop control valve is utilized to control water flow. By rotating a rotary switch, a washing time can be controlled effectively. Moreover, the bacteria removing cleaner is capable of being assembled to a stool rapidly and quickly. Thereby, the lifetime is prolonged.

Abstract: The invention relates a physiological washing device, which includes a main body with an upper side divided to form a receiving chamber. The upper end of the receiving chamber is provided with water inlet with filtering function. The bottom portion of the receiving groove is provided with a heater for heating water in receiving chamber. A pump motor at the lower side of main body transfers heated water to a washing spray rod for performing warm water washing via a spray head to achieve a desired cleaning effect. As it is an independent structure, it can prevent damage to washing device during cleaning of bathroom and toilet.

Abstract: A head rest assembly for a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower is disclosed. The head rest assembly includes an light-transferring insert that is illuminated to provide an improved bathing experience. The insert may be illuminated by incandescent or fluorescent lights, fiber optics, or light-emitting diodes. In one aspect, the light-transferring insert may be made from a resilient material, for example, a silicone-based material or a thermoplastic rubber. The head rest assembly may also include electronic audio speakers or sound wave-guide speakers. The head rest assembly may also include a fluid flow device, for example, a nozzle for water. The fluid flow device may also be illuminated. A speaker for a spa or pool having a diaphragm and an audio transducer mounted to the diaphragm is also disclosed. This speaker provides the capability to introduce audio to a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower while imposing little or no impact upon the fabrication, storage, or shipping of the tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower.

Abstract: A sink drain extension for allowing the use of the drain or for a connected disposal to disperse water or other liquids and solid waste material when the sink within which the disposal and drain are disposed is filled with a usable quantity of water or other liquid without commingling the waste material with the usable water or other liquid. The extension is formed from an upstanding hollow member having one end engaging the sink drain and a second free end. A stabilizing member connects with the drain engaging end of the hollow member to secure that end and the hollow member in a substantially fixed position with the drain and prevent relative movement between the hollow member and the sink drain. Appropriate supporting elements are used to seal the drain opening with respect to the extension and to further restrain the tubular member from movement. A strainer may be employed with the extension, and an alternative location for the extension may be utilized along the sink periphery.

Abstract: A foam generating apparatus includes a foam generation device for generating initial foam by jetting air into a foaming agent solution and a foam fining device for fining the initial foam to produce the foam for foam bathing. A foaming tool provided within a foaming chamber jets air from an opening to the bottom wall of the foaming chamber. The opening is covered with a net having an opening ratio between 27.7% and 49.5% and a number of air-jet openings per unit area between 9690/cm2 and 24800/cm2. From another point of view, the net attached to the opening has a mesh number between 250 mesh and 400 mesh.

Abstract: A beach mat is disclosed which comprises a first layer (2) secured to a second layer (3). Each layer (2, 3) is manufactured from a flexible polypropylene mesh material, suitably shade cloth with a shade rating of approximately 70%. The perimeters of each layer (2, 3) are secured together with overlapping tape (4) which is sewn into position. When the mat (1) is placed on sand (5) with the first layer (2) downwards, any sand that passes upwards through the lower surface of the first layer (2) is retained between the first layer (2) and the second layer (3). Any sand that falls on the upper surface of the second layer (4) and passes therethrough is also retained between the first layer (2) and second layer (3). Optionally, a third layer (7) manufactured from polyvinylchloride-coated nylon mesh material can be positioned over the second layer (3) and the perimeters of each layer (2, 3, 6) secured together with overlapping tape (4). The upper surface of the third layer (7) can be screen-printed.

Abstract: A bed covering fastening system is disclosed that provides for removable attachment of items such as storage pockets to a bed covering. The system includes a two part-fastener, one part of which is integral with a bed covering and the other part of which is integral with an item to be attached to the bed covering. The fastener part integral with the bed covering is positioned so that that attached items will hang down along the side or end of a bed. There may be a number of fastener parts positioned in a spaced apart configuration around the bed covering so that an item may be attached to various locations on the bed covering and a number of items may be so attached. A reinforcing band may also be included on the bed covering to prevent tearing of the bed covering upon removal of the item. The invention also contemplates that the item may be attached to a top covering, which may be in turn be partly attached to a bottom covering.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of controlling the lifting of bottom sections of lying furniture such as a bed.

Abstract: A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably attached to the headboard using plunger-type locks that engage an elongated slot on each side of a center portion of the headboard. Each lock is engaged to a slot of the headboard through a separate elongated slot in the corresponding head block. Advantageously, a head block may be adjusted by moving the engagement of the lock along each independent slot in the headboard and head block, respectively. In addition, a head block may be rotated around its lock.

Abstract: Multi-purpose equipment 10 is disclosed having a modular housing 12, a multi-function module 14 for containing electronic or mechanical devices, a tool pod 16 having multiple tools 106 pivotally attached thereto, an accessory compartment 18 for removably containing, for example, a disposable lighter 32. Module 14 is preferably removable and is adapted contain an electronic or mechanical device, such as a mechanical compass 172, an electronic compass 215, or other electronic devices. Tool pod 16 includes a plurality of pivotally attached tools 106. A lanyard 34 may also be provided to tether module 14 to housing 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a carpet by applying a liquid composition onto a carpet using a manually or electrically operated spraying device wherein the composition contains a brightener.

Abstract: A process for wrinkleproofing cellulosic textiles by treating the textiles with a finish and drying the treated textiles, which comprises using a finish comprising one or more highly branched polymers in dissolved or dispersed form.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system of wash action control for an automatic washing machine. A manually operable user interface allows selection from between a plurality of discrete agitation speed selections which comprise at least a continuous speed agitation mode for a given agitation period during a wash cycle and an intermittent speed agitation mode for at least a part of a given agitation period. The intermittent speed agitation mode automatically varies agitation speed between at least two sub-periods of the given agitation period. The variation in agitation speed can be between a faster and a slower speed or a certain speed and no agitation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nondyeing cosmetic composition intended for lasting shaping or for texturization of keratinous materials containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one compound as agent capable of oxidative polymerization and at least one agent catalyzing this oxidative polymerization reaction, and a method for treating keratinous materials with said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene derivatives of general formula (I) or (Ia) or physiologically tolerated, water-soluble thereof 1

Abstract: A method for altering the color of hair comprising applying a bleach composition containing persulfate salts and at least one oxidizing agent to the desired strands of hair for a period of time sufficient to bleach the hair, removing the bleach composition from the hair but leaving at least some residual oxidizing agent on the bleached hair strands, then treating the hair with a colorant composition containing at least one dye operable to color hair in the presence of the residual oxidizing agent found on the bleached hair strands, said colorant composition being free of any oxidizing agents operable to react with the dye present therein to form color, whereby upon contact with the colorant composition, the hair strands treated with the bleach composition having residual oxidizing agent thereon will react with the dye present in the colorant composition to cause the bleached hair strands to become colored, while any remaining unbleached hair will not become colored by contact with the colorant composition and

Abstract: An expansion joint system which is provided to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces and vehicular forces, which may be applied in transverse and longitudinal directions. The system includes spaced-apart transverse vehicle load bearing members which are placed in a gap defined between adjacent sections of highway construction, longitudinally extending support members positioned beneath the load bearing members, means embedded within the adjacent roadway sections that control longitudinal, transverse and vertical movement, and a mechanism for controlling the spacing between the transverse load bearing beams. Preferably, this mechanism maintains a substantially equal distance between the transverse load bearing beam members.

Abstract: A static removing hairbrush that dissipates electrostatic charges from hair and brush by providing a circuit away from hair being brushed and away from the user. The brush has a plurality of conductive bristles embedded in a bristle carrier member that is also conductive and is connected to a ground wire. The ground wire has a terminal for attachment to an electrical ground. The ground wire may be furnished in two detachable sections, so that the type of terminal is interchangeable in order to attach a single hairbrush body to any available electrical ground.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush having a replaceable head section with a plug part which is engageable with a socket in its handle to connect its driveable head to its motor in the handle. The head section has a resiliently deformable end surface, and there is an engaging concavity and convexity in the respective meeting end surfaces of the plug part and the socket. The concavity and convexity engage to facilitate locking together of the head and handle. A separate replaceable head section for such a toothbrush is also provided.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush (10, 100) is disclosed as including an electric motor (22, 122), a shaft (56, 156) engaged with a brush head (18), and a coupling mechanism operatively associated with the motor (22, 122) and the shaft (56, 156) for coupling with the motor (22, 122) to drive the shaft (56, 156) to swivel about a longitudinal axis of the shaft (56, 156), the coupling mechanism including a reciprocating block (34, 134) reciprocable along a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (56, 156).

Abstract: An electric toothbrush (10) is disclosed as including an electric motor (22), a shaft (56) engaged with a brush head (18), and a coupling mechanism operatively associated with the motor (22) and the shaft (56) for transmitting the motional output of the motor (22) to drive the shaft (56) to swivel about its longitudinal axis, the coupling mechanism including a reciprocating block (34) reciprocable along a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (56).

Abstract: A golf cart wheel cleaner comprises a platform; at least one drive member operably attached to a motor, wherein the at least one drive member is adapted to rotatably turn a golf cart wheel when the golf cart wheel is properly positioned on the platform; and a cleaning member adapted to remove debris from the golf cart wheel while the golf cart wheel is being rotated.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for cleaning articles comprises a flexible waterproof pouch with a flexible absorbent lining and a watertight closure. A workpiece article to be cleaned is inserted into the pouch. External manipulation of the pouch causes the lining to abrade the workpiece, thus cleaning it. Soap solution, detergent solution, or cleaning fluid poured onto and absorbed by the absorbent lining enhances cleaning. The absorbent lining may have an abrasive surface which further enhances cleaning. The apparatus when not in use is flat and flexible and may be conveniently carried in a user's pocket. The watertight closure prevents escape of the liquid absorbed in the absorbent lining onto the user's clothing or person.

Abstract: A mop has an angled handle and a working end with a pair of opposed rollers. An actuator on the mop can be moved between a replacement position, a wringing position, and an intermediate use position. When in the replacement position, a mop head can be removably attached to the working end of the handle by sliding the mop head sideways so an arm on a connector passes between a shoulder and a bridge on the mop head. The connector has a loop at its upper end, and is connected to a slotted mounting stem on an actuator. The mop head is also provided with a threaded aperture and slots, allowing it to be used in other mops.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush system for maintaining a desired level of sanitation. The disposable toothbrush system includes a handle member having a detent member, a head member having a bore for removably receiving the handle member, an aperture within the head member for receiving the detent member, and a plurality of bristles extending from the head member. In an alternative embodiment, a pair of claws extending from the handle member catchably engage a pair of catch slots within the head member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning article to be used while being attached to a holder. The cleaning article includes: a base sheet; a brush portion provided on one side of the base sheet; and a holding sheet provided on the other side of the base sheet. The base sheet, the brush portion and the holding sheet are fusion-bonded together to have at least two fusion-bonded portions which are spaced apart from each other and define a holding space between the base sheet and the holding sheet for accommodating the holder. One of the base sheet, the brush portion and the holding sheet is provided with a color different from those of the others so that the fusion-bonded portions have a color different from that of the holding sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent, greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes a flexible pultruded composite material having a relatively low modulus of elasticity, yet relatively high elongation characteristics. The flexible arm bends to facilitate preventing damage to components in the wiper system when a compressive load applied to the flexible member Is in excess of the predetermined load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method or device for removing dust, waste and short fibres in the removal zone of a carder or carding machine, having a stripper roller or doffer, a doffing cylinder, an upper and a lower press roller, and a transverse conveyor belt. A solution according to the present invention provides at least one of the following means: means, for example a compressed air device, for generating a preset air flow in the region between the stripper roller, the doffing cylinders and the press rollers; an exhaust device for the area of the lower stripper and the lower press roller; an exhaust device for the area above the upper mote knife.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a drive unit for driving a plurality of wheels, a camera disposed in a body for photographing an upper image extending perpendicular to a running direction, a controller for recognizing a position by using position information obtained from a recognition mark formed on a ceiling of a working area that is photographed by the camera, and controlling the drive unit by using the recognized position information to correspond to a target cleaning operation. Accordingly, since the recognition mark for the recognition of a current position of the robot cleaner is formed on a ceiling that has a few changes, the position recognition is performed with more accuracy and the traveling of the robot cleaner to the target work area and a cleaning operation is performed efficiently.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first housing defining a cyclonic airflow chamber and a second housing defining a main suction opening that is in communication with an inlet of the cyclonic chamber. A suction source has a suction airstream inlet in communication with an outlet of the cyclonic chamber, and establishes a suction airstream that enters said main suction opening, passes through said cyclonic chamber, and passes to an outlet of said suction source. A substantial portion of particulates entrained in the suction airstream are separated therefrom when said suction airstream moves in a cyclonic fashion through the cyclonic chamber.

Abstract: A grommet includes a first grommet, having a first insertion hole through which a wire harness passes, an inner cover, having a second insertion hole communicated to the first insertion hole, the inner cover being mounted into the first grommet and a second grommet, mounted on the inner cover, and having a harness containing portion between the second grommet and the inner cover. A rib is provided on one of the inner cover and the second grommet. A rib bearing portion is provided on the another of the inner cover and the second grommet so as to be disposed to face to the rib. The wire harness disposed on the rib is pushed out from the rib by the rib bearing portion when the second grommet is mounted on the inner cover.

Abstract: A movable door mounting assembly includes a stud assembly and a trolley assembly having a spring-biased cam piece that pivots between a normal position, which allows the trolley assembly to move freely on the track, and a locked position, which causes a locking surface on the cam piece to frictionally engage with a top surface of the track and hold the trolley assembly in place while the door is being hung. A catch in the stud assembly engages with the cam piece when the mounting assembly is fully assembled. Inserting the stud assembly into the trolley assembly, releases the cam piece from its locked position and, at the same time, positions the catch so that it engages with the cam piece when the door is hung.

Abstract: A locking structure for a notebook computer with a main body and a monitor covering the main body. The locking structure includes a first support, a locking mechanism and a second support. The first support is set in the main body. The locking mechanism has a spring, a plug and a shaft. The spring is disposed in the first support. The plug is disposed on the spring. The shaft pivots to the first support and pushes against the plug. The shaft has a recess. The second support is set in the monitor and connected to the shaft of the locking mechanism. The plug is engaged in the recess by resilient force provided by the spring when the second support rotates to rotate the recess of the shaft onto the plug.

Abstract: A power tool with at least one handle, comprises at least one handle [1], a power tool body [12], said handle [1] includes at least a gripping member [2], at least one elastic vibration absorbing members are disposed with said gripping member [2]. Said elastic members [3,4] are attached in an inside bore [13] of said gripping member [2], a rigid connecting member [5] go through said elastic members [3,4] and connected with them. Said rigid connecting member [5] also connect to attachment member [7], said attachment member [7] connect to elastic members [4,6]. Said rigid connecting member can increase the strength of said elastic anti-vibration members and also can protect them from wearing off, said rigid connecting member and said attachment member all connected by said elastic anti-vibration members to said gripping member, so the vibration-absorbing effect is perfect.

Abstract: A protective cover for shopping bag handles comprises an elongated tube. The tube is curved along its length so that the bottom side thereof is concave and the top side thereof is convex. The tube has a slot running the entire length thereof adjacent the top side through which the flexible handles of a plastic or paper shopping bag are inserted.

Abstract: A system for providing improved warp uniformity across the width of the machine, the system including an expansion/contraction comb assembly connected to a synchronized timing system for providing a multiplicity of different expansion zones based upon different threaded zones on the drive rod that become sequentially decreasingly dense from the center of the machine outward. Also the system provides for elimination of floater blocks, which are replaced by drive blocks for deflection control across the width of the machine.

Abstract: A metal cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie includes an elongate metallic strap, a metallic locking head, and metallic roller means. The strap has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The head is secured to the first end of the strap for receiving the second end of the strap. The head comprises a strap entry face, a strap exit face, and a strap-receiving aperture extending therebetween. The head also comprises a floor and a roof which diverge in the direction of the exit face. The head further comprises at least one indentation on a first side thereof and at least one indentation on a second side thereof. The metallic roller means lockingly engages the strap, and the head comprises retention means disposed adjacent the exit face for captively holding the roller means within the head.