Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyisocyanate polyaddition products by reacting (a) polyisocyanates with (b) relatively high molecular weight compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and (c) chain-extending agents, in the presence of (d) N-(aminoalkyl)pyrrolidine catalysts corresponding to formula (I) in which R is a C2-12 alkylene group (optionally containing O or N atoms but not isocyanate-reactive groups) and R′ is hydrogen or a C1-4 alkyl group, (e) optionally, other known catalysts, and (f) other known additives.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel substituted nucleotide bases with a crosslinking arm which accomplish crosslinking between specific sites on adjoining strands of oligonucleotides a oligodeoxynucleotides. The invention is also directed to oligonucleotides comprising at least one of these crosslinking agents and to the use of the resulting novel oligonucleotides for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-neoplastic and anti-psoriasis pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment and to insecticidal compositions and methods of controlling the growth of insects.

Abstract: A multi-component stab and ballistic resistant garment having a stab resistant sub-panel constructed of at least one layer of metallic cloth interposed between at least two layers of woven fabric. A ballistic resistant sub-panel constructed of woven ballistic resistant sheets is provided in which at least a portion of the stab resistant sub-panel and at least a portion of the ballistic resistant sub-panel are aligned with one another.

Abstract: An examination or surgical glove having an inner coating of a compound which prevents the degranulation of mast cells which releases medicators of inflammation. The coating includes anti-mast cell and anti-inflammatory agents such cromolyn compounds and human type protease inhibitors.

Abstract: A hand guard is disclosed having impermeable protection features and allowing skin contact on the pads of the fingers and thumb on a sensing hand. The first foil is a metacarpal guard shaped to cover the metacarpals and wrap around to cover a portion of the palm and thenar web space and having a fastener to fasten the first foil to itself. The digit guards include a thumb guard. Each digit guard is shaped like an elongated, hemispherical, cupped foil with contours to fit in overlying position for covering the dorsal and lateral portions of the thumb extending over a portion of both phalanges of the thumb. The digit guards are linked to the metacarpal guard, and each contain fasteners to retain the digits against the digit guards.

Abstract: A sleeper with an integral sock foot sewn directly to the sleeper instead of a traditional fabric constructed sock. The sock is made of stretchable material and is sized and shaped to contract into a snug and tight manner around the child's foot rather than loosely surrounding the foot, as it is the case with conventional footed sleeper.

Abstract: A garment of the jacket type including an outer envelope covering the upper body of a user and provided with a closure system. The garment includes an inner carrying system constituted of an inner envelope distinct from the outer envelope and enveloping the user's upper body over at least a portion of the height of the upper body, wherein the inner envelope is fixed at its upper portion to the outer envelope, wherein the inner envelope is provided with a closure system separate from those of the outer envelope, and wherein the inner envelope includes a pocket arrangement for carrying objects. The inner envelope of the garment is fixed to the outer envelope in the area of the torso.

Abstract: An easy-to-use and inexpensive work glove is provided. For this purpose, the work glove integrally comprises a first section for covering a region extending from a forearm middle portion between the wrist and an elbow to a hand, and a second section for covering an upper arm above the elbow, the second section extending from the first section. The first and second sections are each formed by applying a coating material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or synthetic resin onto a surface of a knitted fiber glove portion. The fiber glove portion of the second section is knitted from a thinner yarn to be smaller in thickness and has a higher stitch density than the fiber glove portion of the first section, and the second section has a thinner coating film formed on the surface of the fiber glove portion than that of the first section.

Abstract: Athletic Shorts are a tight fitted running shorts that improve the performance of running or walking by utilizing gravity as a source of energy. The shorts have elastic straps attached from the waist and extend across the front side of the leg to the bottom near the leg opening of the shorts. When standing straight up the elastic is elongated by the weight of the leg. The elongated elastic provides a pulling energy for the leg by contracting when moving up in a step of a walk or stride of a run. When the step or stride is lowered back to the ground the elastic is again elongated by the weight of the leg. The repeated action of the contraction and elongation of the elastic straps provide increased performance when walking or running. Leg Adjustment Straps around the bottom of the shorts are used to draw the shorts tight to the leg. Athletic Shorts increase performance when gauging time over a fixed distance utilizing gravity of the leg as a source of energy in the physical walking or running action.

Abstract: A medical apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is a sock that would allow liquid lotion or medicine to be applied to a user's foot. The sock would have both a heel and a toe covering that would be capable of holding medicine within them and slowly releasing the medicine over a period of time.

Abstract: A compressive composite elastic stocking which is easier to put on comprising at least two parts (11, 12; 111, 112) suitable for realizing, when applied to a leg (16), a stocking in a single piece with a predetermined degree of compression.

Abstract: The present invention a SHOULDER HARNESS comprises a torso mounted shoulder harness for carrying chest mounted objects, said shoulder harness including a horizontal strap encircling the upper torso and including horizontal strap ends for releasably connecting together for mounting and dismounting said shoulder harness; left and right vertical straps for positioning over respective left and right shoulders wherein each vertical strap connecting at the back to said horizontal strap, and each vertical strap connecting at the front to said horizontal strap.

Abstract: A portable urinal for collecting and storing urine from a user is provided. The portable urinal includes a receptacle for collecting the urine, where the receptacle includes a body portion having an inlet sized to sufficiently receive the genitourinary area of the user, and an outlet. The portable urinal further includes a storage container for storing the urine, where the storage container has an inlet for receiving the urine from the receptacle. A connector attached to the storage container receives the storage container inlet and removably receives the receptacle outlet, such that the connector releasably joins the receptacle with the storage container allowing the urine to flow from the receptacle outlet into the storage container inlet.

Abstract: There is provided a drain pipe ventilating apparatus that prevents water seal from being broken by supplying air to a drain pipe without using a ventilation pipe having a vent hole installed at a high position.

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: A vented toilet plunger that includes a cup and a handle. The cup has a vent valve assembly that extends through a high point of the cup. The vent valve assembly is a check valve that contains a ball that normally allows communication through the check valve. The ball of the check valve is of a weight that is not overcome by air, but is overcome by water, so as to allow communication through the check valve when the cup is first put into the water so as to allow the air trapped in the cup to be vented out, but once the air is vented out, the water fills the cup and moves the ball of the check valve to block communication through the check valve so as not to allow the water to pass therethrough.

Abstract: Disclosed are an infant's chamber pot having a health checking function and an operating method thereof. The infant's chamber pot comprises a power source section; a temperature sensor installed on a bottom surface inside the chamber pot to measure a temperature of stool; a controller electrically connected to the temperature sensor, operated by a voltage supplied from the power source section and having a memory part in which melody signal data and warning signal data are stored, the controller selectively outputting the melody signal data or the warning signal data depending upon the stool temperature sensed by the temperature sensor, by comparing the stool temperature with a normal threshold temperature; and a speaker electrically connected to an output terminal of the controller, the speaker converting the signal data outputted from the controller into an audible signal and then, outputting the audible signal.

Abstract: A bedside lower extremity lifting apparatus is comprised of a support frame coupled to a platform. The support platform can be selectively raised and lowered by an actuator assembly coupled between the support frame and the platform. The lifting apparatus is configured to be positioned adjacent a conventional patient support structure such as a mattress-type bed or patient table and can be properly used and operated in conjunction with the bed with or without modification thereto. When the platform is in its lowered position, the platform and support frame have a relatively low profile so as to allow a user to comfortably sit on the edge of the bed. A user control is provided to allow the user to selectively raise and lower the platform as desired. By sitting on the edge of the bed and raising the platform to a sufficiently elevated position, the user is able to raise his or her legs to a height that allows the user to more comfortably maneuver their legs onto the bed.

Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.

Abstract: In a slatted bed frame, the slats (1) are carried pairwise at each of their ends by a flexible support (2) comprised of an element (20) in which are inserted the two slats (1) and two symmetrical elbowed branches, constituted by two lower portions (21) and two upper portions (23) articulated to each other by a hinge (27). The lower portions (21) of the support are mounted freely in rotation on the bearings (242) fixed to the rigid frame (5) of the bed frame, each terminating in a toothed wheel portion which engages the toothed wheel portion of the other lower portion of the branch of the support. The supports (2) located at the two ends of the slats (1) of the pair of slats are secured in rotation by two transverse rods (3) connecting the lower portions (21) and providing a resilient return.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an interactive infant or child blanket with a tactile apparatus for removably attaching small toys such as pacifiers, teethers, rattles, and developmental toys. The invention also includes an apparatus for removably attaching the blanket itself to other objects such as a highchairs, baby bouncers, infant swings, car seats, strollers, or shopping carts, for play control and stability. The novel attachment system allows a child to play on the go without the hassle of dropping or soiling play objects, thereby minimizing the chance of loss or exposure to germs. The blanket preferably comes packaged in a matching bag that can also carry toy attachments and perhaps a bottle and/or diapers, providing parents with a small “baby to-go” bag for quick errands and trips. In another embodiment, the retention blanket includes a blanket adapted to engage a wheelchair as required by elderly and handicap persons.

Abstract: An adjustable bed having a bed frame and a center support section supported by the bed frame. A second support section has one end pivotally attached to one end of the center support section, and the second support section has an opening therethrough. A massage motor assembly has a housing mounted to the second support section over the opening. A massage motor is disposed in the housing, and a resilient material is disposed in the housing between the massage motor and the housing. Enclosing the massage motor in the resilient material reduces its operational noise and permits the massage motor to move in its natural orbital motion.

Abstract: A mobile veterinary gurney having a base frame member supporting a plurality of wheels, an elevation scissor frame member mounted on the base frame, and a gurney table mounted on the elevation scissor frame, there being mounted on the elevation scissor frame member a manually actuated, pressurized gas cylinder cooperative with the base frame member for controlling the opening and closing of the elevation scissor frame member and allowing the elevation of the gurney table to be locked at a selected height.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bed having a generally rectangular foundation and mattress, an air chamber located beneath having a plurality of sections, and at least one air chamber under a portion of the mattress, a controller for regulating the amount of air in the air chamber, and a mattress retainer placed between the mattress and the foundation comprising a tongue and extending toward the foot of the bed a sufficient distance to make contact with both the mattress and the foundation to increase the friction sufficiently to prevent slippage of the mattress when the heat is raised.

Abstract: A folding collapsible massage bed constructed to include a bedstead formed of two equal open frames hinged together by leaved hinge means, two mattress elements respectively mounted on the open frames, two legs respectively pivoted to the open frames, two cord members bilaterally connected between the legs to limit the outward turning angle of the legs, four folding braces bilaterally symmetrically connected between the legs and hinge leaves of the hinge means, and locking means adapted for locking the folding braces in the extended position.

Abstract: A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a head-clamping device for surgical purposes, specifically for intra-operatively fixing the patient's head in any anatomically possible position, the center of rotation of the head clamp being in the cervical vertebral region of the patient.

Abstract: An inflatable beach pillow is provided with a water compartment that can be filled to anchor the pillow in place, and also has a sand pocket that can alternatively be filled with sand to serve as a weighting material. The sand pocket will slip over the back of a chair to allow the inflatable pillow to serve as a headrest.

Abstract: Support or padding including expandable cells whose cell body in its resting state seen in transverse section is individually delimited by at least two concentric perimeters, the walls of the cell in its resting state rejoining each of the perimeters are characterized by the fact that the portion of the wall of the cell rejoining two points located ach on one of the concentric perimeters 6 and 7 can be strictly in a straight line during its centripetal path, if between two other points 28 at the entrance of the successive fissures, slits or cells 4 located on the external perimeter 7 of the path followed takes at least for a certain length an aspect strictly of a straight line or flat part 29, one of the lat two points 28 being the same as the first one located on the external perimeter 7 at the junction or exit of a fissure: all of the consecutive points of the is flat part 29 being further away or distal in relation to the center 24 of the cell than the other points, outside of the flat part 29, constrictiv

Abstract: An angle-adjustable tabletop personal support apparatus includes a positioning base for positioning on the top of a table, a supporting mattress unit pivoted to the positioning base and adapted to support the user's head and chest, and an angle adjustment unit provided between the positioning base and the supporting mattress unit and adapted to support the supporting mattress unit on the positioning base in a tilted position.

Abstract: A bed mattress system including a bed mattress apparatus, a security container having an interior portion, means for accessing the interior portion of the security container, and a moveable flap operable for covering the means for accessing the interior portion of the security container. The security container is operable for holding items disposed within the interior portion of the security container.

Abstract: A pressure adjustable foam support apparatus includes a resilient, air pressure adjustable, self-inflating foam core. A flexible, airtight cover encloses the core. One or more air passageways are formed through the covering in pneumatic communication with the foam core. Each passageway carries a valve for alternately permitting and blocking passage into and out of the core through the passageway. The valve is opened to exhaust air from and at least partially collapse the core and to allow a core that is at least partially collapsed to draw in air through the passageway and expand. The valve is closed to maintain a selected air pressure within the core whereby corresponding levels of density and firmness (IFD) are exhibited by the core. At least one level of density and firmness provides the core with a viscoelastic or latex foam feel hence greatly reducing pressure points and increasing comfort.

Abstract: A mattress assembly for supporting a patient includes a body support portion having a head end, a foot end, and a knee support portion. The body support portion has a first air zone extending from the head end to the knee support portion and a second air zone extending from the knee support portion to the foot end. The mattress assembly also includes a control module configured to supply air to the first and second air zones to maintain the first air zone at a substantially constant first pressure and to maintain the second air zone at a substantially constant second pressure. The second pressure is less than the first pressure to provide reduced pressure on a patient's calves and feet located on the second air zone.

Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly having a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other. Each of said strings of springs comprises a row of interconnected pockets, each of the pockets containing at least one spring encased in a fabric pocket. Some of the pockets contain two coil springs, an outer spring and an inner spring, the inner spring extending between the end turns of the outer spring and being wound generally coaxially with the outer spring. The end turns of the inner and outer coil springs are adjacent one another.

Abstract: A folding mattress structure including a first mattress section having an end formed between first and second sides. Likewise, a second section is constructed with first and second sides and an end between the same. The connecting member is linked to the first and second sections by connection between spring members that lie adjacent one another in the separate first and second sections. The connecting member permits pivoting of the first and second section relative to one another by this expedient.

Abstract: Rebreathing carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant are contributing causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation. The characteristics of conventional crib mattresses, bedding and bumper pads contribute to rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant and may be contributing environmental causes of SIDS, asphyxiation, apnea syndromes and hypoventilation. The present invention consists of improved sleeping pads, beddings and bumper pads which reduce rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating and provide increased crib ventilation to stimulate breathing.

Abstract: Updates made to a central database (3) or to another partially replicated database (23-1) are selectively propagated to a partially replicated database (23-2) if the owner of the partially replicated database (23-2) is deemed to have visibility to the data being updated. Visibility is determined by use of predetermined rules stored in a rules database. Stored rules are assessed against data content of various tables that make up a logical entity, known as a docking object that is being updated. The stored rules are assessed against data content of various tables that make up a docking object, not necessarily being the docking object that is being updated. The visibility rules of these related docking objects are recursively determined. Changes in visibility are determined to enable the central computer to direct the nodes to insert the docking object into its partially replicated database.

Abstract: A hand held wire stripper includes a feature for aiding in attaching a connector to a stripped end of a coaxial cable. The wire stripper includes first and second lever members joined together by a pin, each with an elongated handle and an offset jaw having an oblique cutting edge. The jaw of the first lever member includes an opening sized to receive a coaxial cable connector and a hexagonal recessed surface about the circumference of the opening sized to receive the hexagonal nut section of the coaxial cable connector. The jaw of the second lever member includes an opening of lesser diameter that receives the stripped end of the center conductor of the coaxial cable and is located so it can be substantially concentric with the opening in the first lever member when the wire stripper is closed. The stripper recesses may be hex shaped with straight edges defining the recess. A method of stripping an insulated conductor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vapor-venting containment bag having at least three flexible side walls and a VVE rating of at least about 40 and less than about 90, as measured in the Vapor Venting Evaluation Test. When the bag is in its closed configuration a three dimensional interior void space is formed whereby the bag resists collapsing. Also, a fabric cleaning and refreshment process that is conducted in a hot air clothes dryer using the vapor-releasing containment bag. The bag is constructed using heat resistant polymers, such as nylon. The bag retains its integrity and can be re-used in subsequent dry cleaning operations. Vapor is vented from the bag during use, thereby minimizing wrinkling in the clothes being cleaned and removing malodors therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the washing of items of laundry (11), in which only the items of laundry (11) are transferred from the last washing chamber (18) into the first rinsing chamber (19), without the washing liquid. As a result, the washing liquid cannot pass into the rinsing zone (15), and the method according to the invention thus prevents mixing of different treatment liquids. As a result, an effective treatment of the items of laundry (11), in particular a more effective rinsing thereof, is possible.

Abstract: A disposable protective foot pad, composite and its method of manufacture including a resilient planar foam base, an adhesive layer on one side of the base, carried by a film having another adhesive layer on its opposite side covered by a protective sheet. The foot pad composite is manufactured by feeding a web of elastomeric foam in contact with a double-sided film after one of two protective sheets is removed from one side of the film and thereafter simul- taneously die cutting a plurality of protective foot pads from the foam web, film and protective sheet composite.

Abstract: An aircraft boarding bridge has two arms, one arm for each side of the aircraft. Using the boarding bridge, passengers and crew may embark or debark both sides of the aircraft at the same time, enabling boarding or deplaning in as little as half the time presently used. This multiple-door access boarding bridge may use one or more than one door on each side of the aircraft. The bridge itself may be an apron-drive model, using drive wheels to approach a parked aircraft, or may be a fixed-location model, using vertical lifts to move into position once an aircraft has parked. Access doors in the bridge allow service personnel to approach without interfering with the boarding or deplaning processes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a foot scrubber and massager formed of modular parts. The foot scrubber has a base module that defines a foot print shaped recess. Inside the recess are a number of holes that aid in securing the bristle module and retaining module in the recess. The bristle module corresponds in size and shape to the recess in the base module has bristles extending outward from the bristle module. A securing module secures the bristle module in the base module.

Abstract: A one-piece mop swab, and method of manufacture thereof, is disclosed. The one-piece mop swab comprises at least one generally planar sheet of absorbent material, the sheet having a plurality of bounded openings therein which are arranged discontinuously in at least first and second directions to define an absorbent surface characterized by a network of seamlessly interconnected absorbent regions of the material sheet.

Abstract: A frame (2) for a wipe mop cover (3) comprises a substantially flat profile element (13) having two faces, two side ends, a leading end and a trailing end; two end caps (7) for application in the vicinity of the side end on the profile element (13), a universal joint (14) for connecting a handle for application in the vicinity of the trailing end substantially in the middle thereof on the profile element (13) and permitting rotation of the profile element about a spindle (12) substantially parallel to the trailing end.

Abstract: A cleaning sponge roller is made of a polyvinyl acetal-based porous sponge having elasticity in a wet state and comprises a generally cylindrical roll body and a plurality of protrusions molded integrally on the periphery of the roll body. The cleaning sponge roller rotatingly cleans a material to be cleaned by contacting the top portions of the protrusions with the surface of the material and brushing off polishing residues found on the surface of the material. Each of the protrusions has a tapered protruding base portion extending from the periphery of the roll body, and a protruding end portion having almost the same sectional shape from the top end surface of the protruding base portion to the top portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic prop-up device of windshield wiper, which includes a roller device at where the supporting pole of vehicle windshield wiper located and a wedge device at the lower rim of vehicle windshield glass or at the air ventilation panel where the windshield glass adjoining the hood, corresponding to the location of the roller device. When the windshield wiper swings to the near lowest position, it brings the roller device to make opposite movement against the wedge device, so when the roller device moves upwards along the wedge device to prop up the supporting pole of windshield wiper, the scrapping rubber strip of windshield wiper is prop up correspondingly so that the scrapping rubber strip and the windshield glass are separated and not tightly against each other.

Abstract: A wiper blade for cleaning windows, especially of motor vehicles, is proposed, which has an elongated, rubber-elastic wiper strip (20) that can be pressed against the window (22) and is retained by a multi-member support bracket system (12) that has a main bracket (14), located in the middle portion of the support bracket system, is provided with a bolt (26), oriented transversely to the length of the wiper blade (10), for pivotable connection to a wiper arm (28) that is urged toward the window and is driven to swing, resulting in one wiper blade half near the swing axis and one wiper blade half remote from the swing axis, and the wiper blade is provided with spring means, which under tension, when the wiper blade is pressed against the window, additionally urge the half remote from the swing axis toward the window.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and damp mopping devices, including a liquid-permeable holder (1), which can be attached to a container (6) by a holder frame (5) and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by pressing it in, the cleaning element being able to be brought towards the holder through an insertion funnel (2) which is separate from the holder and is fastenable in place on the holder frame.