Abstract: The invention relates to protective clothing for arms, legs or the torso from metal ring braiding that is reinforced in some sections. According to the invention, the interlaced rings are interlinked in a metal material fit in these sections.

Abstract: A diving vest with adjustable buoyancy mainly has a back pad filled with a soft polyurethane gel body therein and disposed additionally on a back portion on an inner side of a regular vest; two left and right sides at the lower ends of the back pad extend respectively to form lashing waist bands; the protruding back pad leans against a human body's concave waist spine portion for obtaining a good ergonomic support and protecting the waist spine portion; the lashing waist band penetrates through a ring band on a waist bag of the vest thereby linking the waist bag to tightly lash a diver onto the vest. The lashing waist band lashes from the back pad as the beginning point such that it is more capable of tightly pulling the vest from the rear to the front for lashing the diver.

Abstract: A trash apron comprises a bag portion and two sashes or tie portions. The bag is pleated so that its volume can be expanded from its packaged size. The sashes are secured to each other to hold the apron around the persons waist. The bag pleats are expanded to increase the volume of the opening and the bag portion. Trash can be collected in the bag portion.

Abstract: The abstract for this invention is a regular interlocking zipper which has a ‘Zig Zag’ shape to it, and thus zips in a zig zag/side way motion.

Abstract: A rescue vest has a spaced apart pair of vertical tracks attached to the front, each track having an inline array of wheels or alternate roller track. A lower front vest extension has an additional pair of tracks below the waist each with wheels or a roller track aligned with the tracks above the waist. Side spaces between a front and back vest portions accommodate equipment carried on the hip of the wearer. Shoulder spaces and a front opening allow attachment of safety lines to a harness worn under the vest.

Abstract: A preknotted adjustable necktie is provided containing no rigid materials comprising a first outer tie portion having a front wide flap segment integral with a knot segment with an opening therethrough; and a second inner tie portion having an adjustable neck embracing loop extending through the opening in said knot segment.

Abstract: A glove for use in wet conditions which is a three dimensional glove construction having reduced seams and reduced seam junctions. The glove has surfaces including a suede leather or a synthetic suede leather outer layer and a waterproof breathable inner layer secured to the outer layer. The seams between the parts of the glove construction are covered by a waterproof seam sealer which creates a waterproof breathable glove which is not bulky and is three dimensional in pattern so that it fits the wearer's hand in active situations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a powder free natural latex article and the articles produced by the process. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention may be used to form a powder free natural latex glove which has very low levels of extractable protein without being subjected to a halogenation processes. The process includes forming a natural rubber article on a former and then, either before or after stripping the article from the former, contacting the article with a rinse solution comprising the ionic species of a disassociated metal salt. In one embodiment, the metal salt may be sodium chloride. Contact with the rinse solution may lower protein levels in the latex. When the article is stripped from the former prior to contact with the rinse solution, the rinse solution may also remove any residual powders from the glove in order to produce a powder free natural rubber article.

Abstract: An elastomeric glove that contains zones of differing water vapor transmission rates is provided. The glove contains at least one liquid and vapor impermeable zone, i.e., “moisture-impermeable” zone. Such moisture-impermeable zones generally have a WVTR of less than about 1500 g/m2/24 hours. Further, the glove also contains at least one liquid-impermeable, but vapor-permeable zone, i.e., “breathable” zone. Such breathable zones generally have a WVTR of at least about 250 g/m2/24 hours. As a result, the glove may sufficiently inhibit liquids and moisture from contacting the hand during use, and allow water vapor that would otherwise accumulate on the skin of a user to escape from the glove, thereby enhancing the comfort of the user's hands during long periods of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pair of man's trousers which is adapted for use by preferably sportsmen and by other active persons, comprising a waist portion (2) connected to back and front portions (3, 4) which merged into each other or are interconnected at the crotch (5) of the wearer. The front portion (4) includes a pocket (7) swen to its inner side and having an upper, inward directed, free edge portion (8), the vertical position of which can be adjusted relatively the waist portion (2), preferably by means of an adjustment member (9) extending from the waist portion (2), preferably with the aid of adjustment means (9) extending from the waist portion (2), for the purpose of adaptation to the location of the genital organs of the user and/or to the type of sport which the wearer is practising.

Abstract: With reference to FIG. (2), a helmet (2) for an aircraft crew member (1) is provided with a device (10) for forming an eye-shielding curtain (11) of air in front of the crew members eyes. The air exhausts to the ambient atmosphere (9) by way of an escape path (12) beneath the lower edge of the visor (4), as indicated by arrow (13).

Abstract: A survival suit including two bladders filled with air exhaled from the user to provide warmth and floatation. The first bladder is located against the user's back that covers the entire dorsal region. Located behind the first bladder is a second bladder that acts as an insulation layer when submerged under water. Both the first and second bladders are filled with fibrous filler material to provide insulation and allow exhaled air to flow freely therein. An air conduit extends from the user's mouth to the second inner bladder. Formed between the first and second bladders is an air passageway that delivers air from the second bladder into the first bladder. Air outlet ports located on the first bladder allows exhaled air to escape into the body cavity and that completely surround the user. The exhaled air in the body cavity eventually escapes through the face opening.

Abstract: A liquid rim dispenser intended for suspension from a rim of a toilet bowl adjacent a wall thereof, in the path of flushing water during a flushing operation, comprises a basin with a basin wall and a basin bottom having a bottom opening and a cup with a cup wall and a cup bottom fixed within said basin. The dispenser further comprises a container with a colored staining liquid having a discharge opening facing the bottom of the cup with a predetermined clearance therebetween. The dispenser is so configured that the discharge opening is lower than the cup wall, and the bottom opening is lower than the cup wall and is located remote from the wall of the toilet bowl, and at least when the dispenser is suspended from the bowl rim, the bottom opening is higher than a low portion of the basin bottom.

Abstract: “MECHANIC APPARATUS APPLIED TO THE TOILET FLUSH”, a mechanic apparatus (1) applied to the internal bottom seat (2) of toilets (B) without a siphon, supplied with water from hydraulic pipes (C) or cisterns (R), which, after the discharge caused by the mechanism, flows to the sewer system (E); the apparatus (1) comprises a dam (3) that embodies externally the seat (2) and is fixed resting by latches (4), which are released by external release driving means (5); said dam (3) presents a hinge point (6) with a corresponding counterweight (7); the dam (3), when locked and resting, can keep approximately 2 liters of water inside the toilet; when the latch (4) is released, the dam hinges up discharging the water and the sewage straight into the sewer piping (T), goes back to its resting point by means of th counterweight (7), and locks again at the ideal position. In this moment, approximately 2 liters of water from the pipe (C) or cistern (R) are liberated, refilling the toilet for new use.

Abstract: A wave inhibiting device (10) for a pool lane divider, the device having an inner region, a plurality of lines (16, 17) extending from the inner region and for blocking at least a portion of any wave incident on a major surface thereof, and an outer region having at least one peripheral wall (19) which extends at least part way between adjacent fins and has at least one wall portion with an inner face which is adapted to block at least a portion of any wave incident on an Inner surface thereof.

Abstract: A bathtub, comprising a rectangular bathtub body with a molded lining of the same dimensions as the interior surfaces of the bathtub. The lining is made of a flexible, polymeric material with a number of raised ribs separated by depressed channels running the longitudinal axis of the bathtub body, along the bottom and vertically up the interior back surface. The raised ribs are filled with a flexible cellular foam material and the lining attached to the interior of the bathtub body with a water-proof seal.

Abstract: A tableware washing apparatus is adapted to allow garbage deposited to tableware to be washed off by washing water injected toward the inside of a shower sink, and the garbage dropped into the inside of the shower sink to be washed out with the washing water. A cross-sectional shape of the shower sink includes a bottom wall having a large curvature, a first sidewall rising substantially vertically from one of opposite ends of the bottom wall, and a second sidewall rising from the other end of the bottom wall and having a curvature smaller than that of the bottom wall. A sectional area of a flow path at the bottom wall is small, as compared with a shower sink having a quadrilateral section or a circular section. Therefore, even if the flow rate of the washing water is reduced to save water, the flow speed of the washing water flowing on the bottom wall can be raised to effectively wash out the garbage.

Abstract: Hoisting harness for persons, where the lifting action takes place by a harness consisting of a seat-piece (1) placed between the person's legs, to which seat-piece a rear-piece (3) is connected, which runs against the persons's back and further consists of a front piece (15) which runs against the chest. The front-piece (15) and the rear-piece (3) in their free ends have loops (8, 9, 17, 18) to be applied to a lift means, e.g. a lift hanger (19). In order to avoid that the harness shall not be too tight across the chest during the lifting action and that the harness is adaptable to the size of the person's body, the front-piece (15) and the rear-piece (3) are connected by two connecting bands (11, 12) each band passing one side of the body, whereby the length of the connecting bands (11, 12) between by the front-piece and the rear-piece (3) is adjustable.

Abstract: A support frame for a infant or child support device is disclosed. The frame includes oval shaped side members that provide a wide, safe base and a smooth rocking action to the rocker. The kickstand may be used to convert the support frame from a rocking configuration into a stable, non-rocking configuration. The support frame may also include a seat that can be removed from the support frame.

Abstract: A bed covering includes a coverlet having a display surface and an underside surface, a sheet having a main portion and an overhang portion, at least one first fastener for attaching the main portion of the sheet to the underside surface of the coverlet, and at least one second fastener for attaching the overhang portion of the sheet to the display surface of the coverlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket or cover with a weighted perimeter or border for covering mammals or humans. The blankets or covers of variable thickness and/or weight and made of various known materials or fabrics having a weighted perimeter or border provide an “anchoring” ability to keep the blanket or cover in the position desired and chosen by the user.

Abstract: A fitted sheet including a top rectangular fabric portion having at least four edges, at least two side rectangular fabric portions including a first side rectangular fabric portion and a second side rectangular fabric portion, each of the at least two side rectangular fabric portions including a first edge, a second edge and a third edge, the first edge of the at least two side rectangular fabric portions being common with a corresponding one of the at least four edges, the second edge of the first side rectangular fabric portion being common with the second edge of the second side rectangular fabric portion and at least one triangular fabric portion including a first edge, a second edge and a third edge, the first edge of the at least one triangular fabric portion being joined to a portion of the third edge of the first rectangular fabric portion and the second edge of the at least one triangular fabric portion being joined to a portion of the third edge of the second rectangular fabric portion.

Abstract: Our device is made of different materials that may stretch in four directions, aiding in support and comfort. The overlapping cylinder like shapes provide 3-D, 360° support to the anatomical area to which they are placed.

Abstract: A mattress comprises a sealed outer casing within which is mounted a resilient support formed by a composite foam core. At least an upper portion of the resilient support is formed by a visco-elastic foam. A vent is provided in a side wall of the casing and is covered by a filter which prevents ingress of bacteria into the cover. A flap is mounted on the cover and in use extends down over the vent to prevent the filter being damaged by fluids.

Abstract: A therapeutic mattress assembly comprising a mattress having a substrate assembly that includes a plurality of cylinders positioned side by side over the length of the mattress. Each cylinder is configured as a low air loss system to allow air to flow into the cylinder from a source and out of the cylinder through small holes located on the top of each cylinder. An overlay assembly provides a foam cushion that provides a supporting surface above the substrate assembly for the patient. A calf lift bladder operates to effectively raise or lower the patient's feet to prevent pressure related injuries. A lateral rotation assembly selectively raises and lowers a selected half of the mattress to turn patients in a lateral direction. A bolster inflates in response to the lateral rotation assembly to secure the patient within the mattress.

Abstract: A combination can opener and organizer includes components so that it functions as a can opener assembly and also may function as a spice rack or a cutlery set. In the combination, the container includes apertures that can receive spice bottles or, in a different design, cutlery items such as knives.

Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved pickling and bating free process suitable for both hides and skins for making chrome tanned leathers by using a mixture of conventional chrome tanning salt and alkali metal salt is used at a pH in the range of 5-5.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile cleaning material having a planar-like structure to which host substances are applied. Said host substances can contain and release at least one active component, and are chemically and/or physically bonded to the planar-like structure. The inventive cleaning material is especially suitable for dry cleaning hard surfaces and textile products.

Abstract: Compositions and method for coloring keratin fibers consisting of derivatives of benzo[b]furan-3-one and/or benzo-[b]-thiophen-3-one compounds with special reactive components. These compositions form intensely colored compounds when applied to keratin fibers. The compositions may also be used with substantive dyes and/or oxidation colorants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an azo dye of formula wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, thiophene, benzothiazole, benzisothiazole, thiadiazole, indazole, benzotriazole, pyrazole, anthraquinone, naphthalic acid imide, chromone, phthalimide or diphenylene oxide series, R1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical and R2 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical, with the exception of the compounds of formulae (1a) and (1b) to a process for its preparation and to its use in a process for the production of mass-coloured plastics or polymeric colour particles, and in the dyeing or printing of semi-synthetic or synthetic hydrophobic fibre materials.

Abstract: A dockleveler having a lip that can be both moved between a pendent inoperative position and an operative position and moved from a retracted to an extended position. This feature allows the lip to be partially extended during an end load so that the lip engages a portion of the vehicle bed and does not contact the load. The dockleveler further includes a barrier that is resiliently mounted to provide a cushioning effect when impacted by material handling equipment. This feature reduces the likelihood of damage to the barrier and/or dockleveler, and further reduces the chance of disrupting a load carried by the material handling equipment.

Abstract: A disposable dust receptacle can be formed from a foldable blank. It has flaps that close an open end so that the receptacle closes automatically as the receptacle is removed from a cleaning machine. The receptacle can be constructed from a biodegradable material, and is most suitable for use with cleaning machines having rotary brushes.

Abstract: A bolt cleaning system for removing debris from the threaded portions of anchor bolts. The bolt cleaning system includes a shaft member, an inner member attached to the shaft member having an annular member, a first cleaning unit removably positionable within the inner member, a connector member connectable to the inner member, an outer member connectable to the connector member, and a second cleaning unit removably positioned between the connector member and the outer member.

Abstract: A robotic cleaning device includes a housing having a rounded leading portion and a non-circular trailing portion. The width of the trailing portion is no greater than that of the leading portion. The trailing portion can have an electrostatic skirt or bottom cover for cleaning a surface. The skirts can be in the form of a disposable ruffle.

Abstract: An applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i.e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. The flock may extend from the distal end a predetermined longitudinal distance over an extended portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user.

Abstract: A device, system and method is disclosed for removing residues from surfaces and for applying materials to surfaces. The device system and method of the instant invention utilize a squeegee configuration with a first continuous squeegee edge. Preferably, the first continues squeegee edge protrudes from a squeegee support element with squeegee walls that extend in all directions of a wiping plane. Within the boundary formed by the first continuous squeegee edge there are preferably additional cleaning elements such as bristles, sponges and/or additional squeegees. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a second squeegee edge protrudes from the inner squeegee region of the first continuous squeegee edge to form a squeegee compartment. Cleaning solutions and other materials are applied to surfaces by placing the solutions or materials into the squeegee compartment and wiping the surface with the squeegee edges.

Abstract: A two in one broom comprising a standard sweep broom with a detachable push broom to extend the capacity of the broom. To provide support for the combination a brace having incl9ined legs is used wherein the handle of the sweep broom is enclosed in an arc of the brace. The brace is connected to the head of the push broom with slotted flanges extending obliquely from the legs and fastened to the head. The handle of the broom can be adjusted for different angulations and a scale can be located on the sweep broom head for measuring the type of angulation desired.

Abstract: A power operated brush or buff and method includes a plurality of brush or buff rolls mounted on a drive arbor. End caps provide a torque connection between the ends of the outermost rolls and the drive arbor while a bridge ring provides a torque connection between the adjoining ends of the rolls. The rolls, end caps and bridge rings are formed of a plastic material for ease of assembly and disassembly. The rolls are extruded with an interior spline while the end caps and bridge rings are provided with a short exterior spline section to form the torque connection.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning liquid-filled tanks, e.g., aquariums, includes an inner cleaning assembly which moves across the interior wall of the tank and an outer cleaning assembly which moves across the exterior wall of the tank. The inner and outer cleaning assembly are magnetically attracted to each other so that manipulation of the outer cleaning assembly results in corresponding motion of the inner cleaning assembly. The inner cleaning assembly bears a cleaning pad which moves across the tank wall to clean matter therefrom. The inner cleaning assembly is buoyant so that interruption of the magnetic engagement between the inner and outer cleaning assemblies results in the inner cleaning assembly floating to the top of the liquid-filled tank for easier retrieval.

Abstract: A refill is designed for use with a cleaning tool, such as a mop or a cleaning mitt. The refill includes a mopping sheet, formed from a water absorbing material, and a dusting sheet. In one example, the dusting sheet is removed from the refill after dusting a surface to expose the mopping sheet. A single refill allows a surface to be dusted and then mopped using the same cleaning tool.

Abstract: Wiping means are provided to help skiers, hunters, cyclists, tennis players and others in keeping their nose clean and dry. Also, to wipe sweat from foreheads. Various embodiments are shown. For example, the wipes can be attached to gloves, or to sleeves of jackets, or can simply be in the shape of a wristband or armband. Wipes can be covered for esthetic reasons. Wipes and their components can be provided together with their base patches; or separately, where users can purchase spare sponges to apply to their existing patches. Both patches and/or sponges can be of various colors and/or imprinted with logos, trade names, or other advertising information.

Abstract: A dust collecting device is disclosed for use with cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner. The device is a disposable dust ruffle made of an electet material. The ruffle prevents the equipment from spreading dust and itself acts as a dust magnet, both with respect to dust agitated by the machine and with respect to dust present in confined areas such as corners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a probe for mass spectrometry of liquid samples, which may effectively ionize the sample without adding a protic solvent to the mobile phase in the ionization method in mass spectrometry of liquid samples.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of operation are, for example, a scrubbing mode for scrubbing an associated floor and a suctioning mode for suctioning associated liquid from the associated floor.

Abstract: A brush roller assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a rotatable spindle having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end and a central portion. A first airflow enhancing device (“AED”) is positioned, by being molded onto or operationally attached to, the first end of the rotatable spindle. The first AED includes a central portion, which is positioned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rotatable spindle when the first AED is positioned on the first end of the rotatable spindle. The first AED includes at least one fan blade projection outwardly extending from the periphery of the central portion of the first AED. The fan blade projection facilitates the movement of debris directly or indirectly from the first end of the rotatable spindle toward the central portion of the rotatable spindle. A second AED device may be positioned on the second end of the rotatable spindle, wherein the second AED has similar structure to and attaches in similar fashion as the first AED.

Abstract: An improved swing away style door hinge utilizing three articulated hinge members and a means for controlling the position of at least one of the hinge members with respect to at least one other hinge member such that the hinge allows greater access through a doorway when the door is opened at a 90 degree angle.

Abstract: An improved swing away style door hinge utilizing at least four hinge members attached to each other about four pivot points. The new hinge allows greater access through a doorway wherein the door is positioned outside of the doorway clearance space when the door is opened 90 degrees. The hinge may also limit the opening movement of the door. The hinge is an aesthetically pleasing hinge with a relatively small footprint compared to other swing away style hinges.

Abstract: A handle grip structure includes an elastic tube, and a slender strip mounted on the elastic tube. The slender strip includes a foamed layer having an inner surface wrapped and bonded around an outer surface of the elastic tube, and a polyester layer coated on an outer surface of the foamed layer. Thus, by provision of the foamed layer having a determined elastic restoring force, the handle grip structure has an excellent shock absorbing effect, thereby decreasing the sport damage applied on the user.

Abstract: A handle grip structure includes an elastic tube, and an impregnated polyurethane layer mounted on an outer periphery of the elastic tube by a predetermined working process, so that the polyurethane layer are integrally formed on the elastic tube, thereby forming an integral structure Thus, the handle grip structure may have an excellent shock absorbing effect, thereby efficiently reducing the vibration when hitting the ball, and thereby greatly decreasing the sport damage applied on the user.