Abstract: A ballistic protection apparatus including a garment made of ballistic material including a reinforced peripheral edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cooling suit for allowing to feel comfortableness even with a lesser power consumption and a simple structure. Such a cooling suit comprises: a cloth part 10; at least one spacer 20 provided at a predetermined position of a reverse side of the cloth part 10, so as to ensure an airflow passage between the cloth part 10 and a wearer's body; an air inlet 30 provided at the cloth part 10 so as to introduce air from the exterior into the airflow passage; an air outlet provided at the cloth part 10 so as to take out the air within the airflow passage; a fan 50 for forcibly causing an airflow within the airflow passage; and a battery 61 for supplying an electric power to the fan 50.

Abstract: A protective body guard (10) providing a full range of motion that closely tracks the biomechanical movement of a joint. The device provides protection against sharp objects, impact and limb movement into positions that may cause injury. The device (10) comprises successive segments (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) made of a hard, impact-resistant, light material and arranged in overlapping fashion and interconnected by means of a single pivot pin (28) or flexible strap in an arcuate slot (30) at each side of the segments. Cushioning pads (24, 26), detachably fixed to the segments (12, 22), provide protection from contact with the interior of the segments.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises one or more sensors that produce one or more signals based on one or more joint motions of an individual, and one or more processing components that employ one or more of the one or more signals to make a determination of a positional change of the individual.

Abstract: The moisture absorbing fitness garment with protective pockets is provided with a sheet of waterproof material sewn to a secondary material that is sewn to the outer surface of two side portions of the garment to form pockets for holding valued items. The side portions overlap the pockets to form flaps. Securing strips are sewn to the flaps for opening and closing the pockets. The pockets are waterproof to protect the valued items from moisture. A layer of absorbing material is sewn along the side seams and across the lower reverse front portion of the garment. The absorbing material is used for drying the face and hands of the user. Apertures are sewn in the bottom of the garment and are adapted to receive a drawstring that extends out of the apertures. The drawstring is linked by a plastic stopper clamp that is used to tighten the garment.

Abstract: A protective shield 2 for protecting the operable part of a working hand comprises multiple finger sleeves and a palm shield. The sleeves being composed of hydrophobic polymeric or other materials coated or otherwise laden with disinfecting or pharmaceutical agents for destroying disease causing virus inter alia. The hand protector being designed to be attached separately or in a sheath in a non-obtrusive position on the users body such that only the hand to be protected is required to employ the hand protector for use.

Abstract: A new formulation for making a polyvinyl chloride (PVC, usually referred as vinyl in glove industry) glove has been disclosed in this invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns a headwear item, formed of a headdress (1) open or closed, fitted with 2 visor (2) and elastic means (3) co-operating with said headdress (1). According to the invention, said headdress exhibits at least one cut-out (4) at least over a portion of its periphery, and said elastic means (3) co-operate with said headdress (1) at least at said cut-out (4) and remain visible at said cut-out (4).

Abstract: A headgear and method for exhibiting displays, such as company logos, on a buckle used for securing a head strap of the headgear at an adjusted position. The buckle can include, on its outer surface, an embossed pattern and a display layer within the embossed pattern. The display layer can be provided with at least one color different from that of the buckle for ease of viewing. A sealant layer can be deposited over the display layer and the outer surface of the buckle, so as to minimize exposure of the display layer to environmental conditions. A method for exhibiting a display on an outer surface of the buckle is also provided.

Abstract: To this end, the present invention comprises a headgear apparatus comprising a sleeve, a first strap portion and a second strap portion. The sleeve comprises a chin portion and a top portion. The top portion is integrally connected to the chin portion. The first strap portion is connected to a first part of the sleeve near the top portion. The second strap portion is connected to a second part of the sleeve near the chin portion. A nosepiece may be fastened to the headgear apparatus via the first strap portion and the second strap portion.

Abstract: A hat assembly including a hat that is selectively disposed in either a collapsed position or an expanded position is shown. The hat comprises a head engaging portion including a side wall, a crown and a brim. The brim has a substantially annular configuration at least partially defined by a central opening and an outer periphery having a continuous, substantially circular configuration. The side wall have an inner end being of substantially equal dimension as a circumference of the central opening and the inner end is secured continuously to the circumference along mutual lengths thereof. Breathing holes may be formed in the side walls to prevent sweating or perspiration on the head of a wearer. The hat has an expanded position and a collapsed position wherein the crown is structured to be folded into and out of the interior of the hat. A method of selectively disposing a hat in a hat assembly in either a collapsed position or an expanded position is also shown.

Abstract: An elastic health belt is composed of a belt head ‘a sliding piece’ a compressed spring ‘an stretched spring’ a first belt body and a second belt body, wherein, one end of said belt head provided with a recess , the other end of said belt head provided with a retaining clamp part, a sliding slice provided inside a recess, a blocking slice extended at one end of a sliding slice, the other end of said sliding slice projecting out of the side outside a belt head , a fastening pin provided on the side, a compressed spring provided on a sliding slice, a retaining clamp part of said belt head clamping one end of a first belt body, the other end of a first belt body connecting with one end of a second belt body through the interposing of a stretched spring.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable undergarment comprised of a fabric portion defining waist opening and leg openings, wherein the leg openings are formed by a first portion of the fabric removably and adjustably attached to a second portion of the fabric by a securing means and wherein the leg openings are formed so as to form a thong or g-string shaped undergarment. Both the waist opening and the leg openings may be adjusted to provide a custom fitted underwear.

Abstract: An undergarment in the form of boxer shorts includes a concealed inside pocket on the front panel for holding valuables and other items such as, but not limited to, a credit card, a membership or I.D. card, paper and coin currency and keys. The pocket hangs freely on the inside of the boxer shorts and is secured to the front panel at a top open pocket mouth. A horizontal slit opening on the front panel, just below the waistband of the boxer shorts, communicates with the pocket mouth to permit placement and removal of the items carried in the pocket. A zipper or other closure mechanism is provided for securing the slit opening closed, thereby safely containing the items in the pocket. Opposing flaps along the horizontal slit opening on the outside of the front panel help to conceal the pocket mouth and closure mechanism.

Abstract: An anti-glare protection device, for example a pair of welding goggles, a welding mask or a welding helmet, comprises a supporting part with a sight opening (3), an optical filter element arranged in the sight opening, and a protective plate (1), which is mounted or can be mounted on the supporting part such covering the optical filter element. For the protection of the filter element against contamination with dirt and in order to protect the wearer of the anti-glare protection device against undesirable gases, smoke and dirt, a seal (4) made out of an elastically compressible material is arranged between the supporting part and the protective plate (1) or between the filter element and the protective plate (1), which seal extends substantially around the sight opening. The seal (4) is advantageously affixed either to the supporting part, to the protective plate (1) or to the filter element.

Abstract: A goggle comprising a single-eye lenses, a frame, a lens-retention mechanism and an adjustment mechanism wherein the single-eye lenses can be selectively moved relative to the frame to at least two different positions defining substantially different levels of air flow between the single-eye lenses and frame while maintaining the single-eye lenses in front of a user's eyes, and retained at each position. In certain embodiments, one position is defined by substantially all of the single-eye lenses periphery contacting the frame to substantially form a seal. Other positions are defined by substantially all of the lens periphery not contacting the frame wherein ambient air is allowed to flow uninhibited across the inside surface of the single-eye lenses.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing objectionable odors from escaping from a toilet bowl consisting of an air-tight seal between the toilet seat and the bowl rim, an air-tight seal between the flush tank and its cover, and a blower that exhausts gases from the toilet bowl through the water apertures in the bowl rim into the flush tank and from there to a point outside the bathroom.

Abstract: The invention concerns a flushing mechanism for toilet tank comprising an overflow tube (1) provided with a sealing valve (3, 4) co-operating with a discharge orifice (5′) including a first floater (30) mounted on a height-adjusting screw (31) and a second floater (40) mounted pivoting about a fixed pin (41). The invention is characterised in that the adjusting screw (31) is articulated (33) on a lever (34) articulated about a fixed pin (35), the lever (34) is provided with a snug (36) co-operating with a first locking cam (37) and the second floater (40) is provided with a snug (42) co-operating with a second locking cam (43). The invention is applicable to double-volume flushing systems.

Abstract: The combination of a water-closet and a bidet useful both when there is little space available and for invalids. The combination comprises a main body having a first cavity and a second cavity, each having an upper access adjacent to that of other. The first cavity has a liquid outlet hole connected to an evacuation line through a siphon and a plurality of perimetral liquid inlet holes. The second cavity has a central liquid inlet hole and a liquid outlet hole offset from said central hole and connected to said evacuation line. The main body comprises a liquid reservoir and a mechanism for retaining and releasing liquid from the reservoir. The combination overcomes drawbacks in the layout of sanitary fixtures in small spaces.

Abstract: An air jet of an air massage system used with a bathtub having a wall defining opposite visible and hidden surfaces and defining a number of openings through the bathtub wall. The air jet comprises a hollow body having opposed inlet and outlet ends and a unidirectional flow device disposed therebetween. The outlet end is mounted directly to the hidden surface of the bathtub wall opposite one of the openings. The inlet end is connected to a source of pressurized air. The unidirectional flow device allows pressurized air therethrough only in a direction from the inlet to the outlet end and then through the opening in the bathtub wall, thereby preventing water in the bathtub from conveying through the air jet when the source of pressurized air is not in use. The outlet end comprises a flange provided on a downstream side thereof with recesses for receiving an adhesive for securing the flange to the hidden surface of the bathtub wall.

Abstract: A device for attachment to an existing shower water supply to provide a primary shower head for normal delivery of water during a shower and a secondary shower head for delivering an adjustable mixture of water and moisturizing lotion to the body of the user.

Abstract: A bowl section of a wash-hand basin main body is provided with an overflow edge section of which part is extended upward to form an extension section. The extension section is provided with a cleaning fluid ejection port adapted to eject soapy water or the like for removing dirt and/or bacteria adhered to a user's hands. In this construction, the extension section continuously formed at a section of the overflow edge section of the bowl section functions as a conventional function case and as result, the number of parts and the number of execution man-hours can be reduced. Since a clearance or gap as seen in the prior art is not produced, cleaning efficiency can be improved. A cleaning fluid is filled in a tank, and a cleaning fluid refilling port for refilling the cleaning fluid from the tank is provided on the inner surface of a water receiving section. The cleaning fluid within the tank is supplied to the cleaning fluid ejection port by a pump.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sanitary device comprising:

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat which can be converted into a bed wherein the back of the seat (4) can be pivoted onto the same level as the seating surface (2) by means of arms (3), said arms (3) being connected on one end to the seat frame (1) and on the other end to the back of the seat (4). Said seating surface (2) is covered with a removable upholstery fabric (15) when the furniture item is in a seating position. The upholstery fabric is joined to the front under surface of the seat frame (1) on one side and is joined on the other side to the underside of the back of the seat (4). A double positioning drill (17) is arranged underneath the upholstery fabric (15), extending exclusively along the seating surface which is preferably joined to padding, and is connected thereto on the front end of the seating surface (2). As a result, a simple way of placing the drill is obtained.

Abstract: An operating table including a patient support; a block for supporting a patient's lower back which is moveable in relation to the patient support between a retracted position and a deployed position; an actuator having a first end portion linked to the patient support; and at least one mechanism for adjusting the block between the retracted and deployed positions including a first connecting rod articulatable relative to the patient support, the connecting rod being connected to a second end portion of the actuator for angular displacement and to the block for displacement of the block between the retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the adjustment mechanism essentially rectilinear displaces the block between the retracted position and the deployed position.

Abstract: An air cushion control system having an air chamber sensor including an air chamber, a bottom out sensor and an overinflation sensor, an air pump to inflate the air chamber, an air valve to release air from the air chamber, connections for the air cushion control system to an air cushion, and a microprocessor to control the inflation and the release of air from the air chamber. The air cushion control system reduces decubitus ulcers by incorporating both an automatic adjustment system to prevent the seated individual from bottoming-out in the air cushion and measure immersion depth to maximize pressure reduction.

Abstract: The Conley Mattress Connection Pad is uniquely designed to join together multiple mattresses for the purpose of creating the appearance, comfort and feel of a single continuous uniformed mattress. The Conley Mattress Connection Pad consists of manufactured fabric sewn together with padding. When attached via its zippers, it removes the gap and provides adequate padding by covering the joining space between the multiple mattresses.

Abstract: A combination money clip and bottle cap opener is provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for treating textile materials providing said textile materials with a soft feel, absence of yellowing and good hydrophily, which consists in contacting the textile materials with a composition comprising at least a linear, cyclic or three-dimensional polyorganosiloxane of formula (I), wherein: the symbols Z, identical or different, represent R1, and/or V; and the symbols V represent a group of stericallyhindered piperidinyl function(s).

Abstract: A direct current power supply for a washing appliance powered is disclosed. The power supply includes a switch mode power supply which supplies direct current at a low voltage level from a high direct voltage supply and a pair of commutation devices as a buck converter, an active switching device connected across the input of one of the commutation devices, a latching circuit which controls the active switching device to cause the commutation device to switch off to disable the buck converter, and a push button switch for disabling the latching circuit to cause the active switching device to switch off to allow the one commutation switch to function and thereby enable the buck converter.

Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a cellulose fiber or a fiber product made of said cellulose fiber is contacted with a basic amino acid ester and thereafter heat treated, thereby there may be provided an antibacterial product which does not lose its antibacterial property even by being washed several times.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for achieving permanent hair color change which composition includes a mixture of:

Abstract: The invention concerns novel diaminopyrazole derivatives of formula (I), wherein: R1 represents C1-C6 alkyl or C2, preferably up to C4, alkenyl, linear or branched, bearing at least a substituent selected among OR, NHR, NRR′, SR, SO2R, COOH, CONH2, CONRR′, PO(OH)2, SH, SO3X, a non-cationic heterocycle, Cl, Br or I; X represents H, Na, K or NH4; R and R′, identical or different, represent C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6, preferably up to C4, alkenyl, linear or branched, unsubstituted or substituted by one or several functional groups selected among OH, NH2, OR, NHR, NRR′, SR, SOR, SO2R, COOH, CONH2, CONRR′, PO(OH)2, SH, SO3X, a non-cationic heterocycle, Cl, Br or I, X, R and R′ having the definitions mentioned above; R2 represents H, or C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6, preferably up to C4, alkenyl, linear or branched, unsubstituted or substituted by one or several functional groups selected among OH, NH2, OR, NHR, NRR′, SR, SOR, SO2R, COOH, CONH2, CONRR′, PO(OH)2, SH, SO3X, a non-cati

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, and in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, as oxidation base, a 1-(4-aminophenyl)-pyrrolidine substituted at least at the 2- and 3-positions.

Abstract: A method of colouring porous material, especially human hair, is described, which method comprises applying to the material being coloured, in any desired order successively, or simultaneously, a) a capped diazonium compound and b) a water-soluble coupling component under conditions such that, initially, coupling does not take place, and then causing the capped diazonium compound present on the material to react with the coupling component.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion comprising at least one U.V.

Abstract: A collapsible loading ramp affixable to a raised surface in a non-permanent manner extending from the raised surface to the ground. The ramp is foldable by way of a hinge connecting the first ramp section to the lower ramp section. Rung units attach to the first and second ramp sections via posts and can be unattached to facilitate compact storage of the ramp pieces individually or in a compact box-like formation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for automatically aligning an end of a passenger loading bridge with a doorway of an aircraft. A beacon is transmitted from the doorway of the aircraft. The beacon is sensed and from the sensed beacon a direction for moving of the end of the passenger loading bridge is determined. The passenger loading bridge is then moved according to the determined direction. The process is iterated until the docking of the bridge to the aircraft is completed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for automatically aligning an end of a passenger loading bridge with a doorway of an aircraft. A beacon is transmitted from the doorway of the aircraft. The beacon is sensed and from the sensed beacon a direction for moving of the end of the passenger loading bridge is determined. The passenger loading bridge is then moved according to the determined direction. The process is iterated until the docking of the bridge to the aircraft is completed.

Abstract: In a system for cleaning tubes of heat exchangers flown through by a fluid medium, in particular crude oil, having a temperature in excess of 120° C., wherein, for cleaning a tube, deposits such as dirt particles or the like adhering to its inner wall are detached by cleansing off and carried out of the tube, for cleaning the inner wall of the heat exchanger tubes during the operation of the heat exchanger, it is provided that cleaning bodies withstanding high temperatures (in excess of 120° C.

Abstract: A detachable head for use with an electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush has a handle with a motor disposed therein that is operatively connected to a shaft. The detachable head has an elongate body with a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end opposite said first end. The first end may be detachably coupled to the electric toothbrush. The detachable head has a first bristle holder with a first plurality of bristle tufts disposed thereon. The first bristle holder is located at the second end of the elongate body and can oscillate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The detachable head also has a a second bristle holder disposed between the first bristle holder and the first end. The second bristle holder has a top surface and a second plurality of bristle tufts that form an acute angle with the top surface of the second bristle holder.

Abstract: There are several reasons this invention is new and different. It will be manufactured with a lightweight plastic tubular handle that is about 3-3½ feet long, which will aid in the convenience and physical need of not having to bend over the bathtub for cleaning. This can also make other jobs such as washing a car, boat etc. easier by the use of detachable brushes, sponges or chamois.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the tip portion and the side surfaces of a probe has two or more different kinds of intermediate sheets affixed to a substrate in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other. One of these intermediate sheets is an elastic sheet having an elastic property. Another intermediate sheet of a different kind is a plastic sheet which is less elastic. The tip portion of a probe is cleaned by a polishing layer affixed to the elastic sheet. The side surfaces of the probe are cleaned by a polishing layer affixed to the plastic sheet. A porous foamed sheet having openings on its surface and having air bubbles inside may be used as the elastic sheet. A polishing layer is formed on the surface of the foamed sheet, having a porous surface with openings corresponding to the openings on the foamed sheet. A spacer may be provided between the substrate and the plastic sheet for adjusting the heights of the polishing layers formed over the intermediate sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toothbrush having soft and hard bristles together. The toothbrush having soft and hard bristles with 6-10 mm in tapered length and 0.01-0.08mm in diameter of end portions comprises: longer bristles(1) located at both edges; and shorter bristles(2) located at the central portion, wherein the bristles are generally in a semicircular form at their top portions when seen from a side, and a difference in length between the longer bristles(1) and the shorter bristles(2) is about 2-4mm. The toothbrush can increase brushing efficiency and effectively remove foreign matters between teeth and inside periodontal pockets.

Abstract: A robot cleaner, a robot cleaning system and a method for controlling the same that is capable of independently determining whether a cleaning work in a work area is completed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner. The upright vacuum cleaner according to the present invention comprises a main body for housing a suction power generating means for sucking air and a filtering means for filtering out foreign substances contained in the sucked air; a suction nozzle pivotably connected to a lower portion of the main body for sucking the air containing the foreign substances and then guiding the sucked air into the main body; a handle installed at the top of the main body and gripped by a user in use; and a potential meter installed at one side surface of the handle and capable of controlling a suction power level and on/off operations of the vacuum cleaner by means of a sliding manipulation. Further, the potential meter is preferably installed at a front surface of the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner which can remove sludge, bad smells and toxic gases and discharge the filtered air to the upper portion of the vacuum cleaner to prevent the filtered air from being sucked with non-filtered air into the cleaner again. The vacuum cleaner includes: a dust collector having a suction hole; a cleaner body sealably assembled on the upper portion of the dust collector; a handle hinged on the upper portion of the cleaner body; a filter assembly assembled inside the dust collector and having a disc filter located on the lower surface of the cleaner body, an activated carbon filtering part located under the disc filter and a cone type filtering part located under the activated carbon filtering part; and an air discharging unit assembled on the air discharging part of the cleaner body.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided including a housing, a nozzle inlet, a suction generator carried on the housing and a dirt cup carried on the housing. The dirt cup includes a bottom wall, a sidewall, a dirt collection chamber, an air inlet to the dirt collection chamber in the bottom wall and an air outlet from the dirt collection chamber. A method of directing an airstream in a dirt cup is also provided. That method includes directing the airstream upwardly through the dirt cup in an air inlet conduit, discharging the airstream from the air inlet conduit into the dirt cup in a substantially hemihorn torus shape and exhausting the airstream from the dirt cup.

Abstract: A floor suction tool for electric vacuum cleaners includes a suction opening formed on a bottom face of a main body casing, a cover defining a front wall of the main body casing, and an abutting member projecting from a front face of the cover and functioning as a bumper between a front face of the main body casing and a wall. The cover is rotatably supported on a rotation axis formed horizontally in a direction of width of the front wall of the main body casing, the cover rotates upward to open the front face of the main body casing when a front-to-back force acts on the abutting member, and the cover rotates downward to close the front face of the main body casing when the front-to-back force ceases.