Abstract: A one-piece hand and knuckle guard comprising an index finger sleeve, a middle finger sleeve, a web, and a knuckle shield.

Abstract: The leg protecting apparatus is used for protecting the calf of the leg and/or clothing worn near the calf of the leg from getting soiled by the chain oil of a bicycle's chain. The leg protecting apparatus comprises a cover portion which covers the inside of calf of the right leg, and a cover supporting portion. The cover portion, which is generally rectangular in shape, is formed of, but not limited to, two layers. An outer layer which faces the environment is stitched to an inner layer that is in contact with the lower leg. Preferably, the outer layer is a heavier more rugged protective surface than the inner layer, and is preferably moisture and grease resistant. Preferably, the inner layer is a softer, less rugged woven or knitted material. The cover supporting portion includes preferably at least two spaced strap members which are adjustable, flat woven material.

Abstract: A bib for use during burping or breast feeding a baby including one or more panels of sufficient size to conceal the chest and shoulders of a wearer; a neck opening formed in the upper portion of at least one of the one or more panels; a fastener supported by at least one of the one or more panels for permitting the size of the neck opening to be selectively adjusted about the wearer's neck; and at least one opening formed in the one or more panels, the opening being of suitable size for receiving a portion of a nursing mother's breast.

Abstract: A surgical garment and a method is provided. The surgical garment includes a body portion that extends over at least part of the back and at least part of the front of the patient. The body portion is fluid resistant and is made of a material that reduces heat transfer to the environment. The body portion has at least one opening section, and has a pair of arm openings for accommodating the arms of the user. An attachment mechanism is carried by the body portion. The attachment mechanism is configured to releaseably attach and detach the body portion such that the opening section is closed and opened. During detachment of the attachment mechanism, the body portion is configured to at least partially cover an operating table to protect the table from contaminants. The body portion may extend over the sides of the operating table. The method includes the step of covering the patient with a surgical garment that has at least one material therein that reduces heat transfer from the patient to the environment.

Abstract: A ski lift blanket that covers a skier during the ride on the chair lift to keep the skier warm. The blanket has a face shield or high collar to keep the face warm. The blanket can be fastened around the waist and deployed by the skier during the ride up. The blanket has two pockets that allow the skier to wrap the blanket around them even while their hands are in gloves. Before exiting the chair lift, the skier can roll up the blanket and secure it with straps fastened by hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: In a protective glove, such as a firefighter's or welder's glove, which has a main portion, a thumb-covering portion, and four finger-covering portions and in which each portion has a front face and a back face and each face having a periphery, an edge strip joining the peripheries of the front and back faces of the of the main, thumb, and finger portions has two elongate edges, which are equidistant when the edge strip is taut, except in specific regions, where the protective glove when worn covers the wearer's knuckles and where the protective glove when worn covers the heel of the wearer's hand, at which regions the edge strip is widened to facilitate flexing without binding. Preferably, those regions where the edge strip is widened are located along a single one of the elongate edges, namely, the elongate edge joined to the peripheries of the back faces of the main, thumb, and finger portions.

Abstract: A goalkeepers glove and the method of making the glove for use in a soccer game, wherein the face of the glove or inner portion is fabricated of synthetic rubber and is of a single piece including an extension which is folded and stitched upon itself to encompass the player's thumb. The back of the glove, which may include reinforcement, is likewise of a single piece. The pieces are joined along the edge to form the glove.

Abstract: A garment for draping about the neck. The garment having a configuration comprising first and second sections that are both either conic or pyramidal. The first and second sections are of substantially equal size arranged on opposite slides of a vertex. The first and second sections are joined at the vertex. In an alternative embodiment, the vertex is at a fixed point situated generally along a first direction. The proximal portion of each of the first and second sections is situated about the areas where the vertex joins these sections. The medial portion of the garment generally extends along the first direction between the proximal portions of the first and second sections. When the garment is draped around an area of the body, the first and second sections form a generally collapsed cone-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A user may easily replace lenses in the protective goggles. The frame body is compositely made with a rigid frame member and a resilient frame member. An outer circumferential area of a replaceable lens abuts against the resilient frame member and also engages with the rigid frame member so as to be fixed together. The resilient frame member guarantees fluid-tightness (water-tightness or air-tightness) of the goggles and dispenses with a packing and the like.

Abstract: A personal protection system is provided, the system including a backpack configured to couple to a user, the backpack including a system garment fixedly coupled to the backpack. The system garment of the personal protection system includes at least one system unit operable to at least partially aid the user in at least one of a biological hazard, a nuclear hazard, a chemical hazard, and a radiological hazard.

Abstract: A device (V) for discharging apportioned quantities, for example, of a WC cleaning/disinfecting liquid and/or of a fragrance, having a supply container (2) in which liquid product (1) is accommodated, the liquid product (1), associated with a closed-off space (3), forming a first free liquid level (Sp1), and, to achieve precisely reproducible apportioned quantities of liquid product, the closed-off space (3) is formed at the top of the supply container (2), and there is formed in the lower region (U) of the supply container (2) a product opening (6) which connects to a first collecting reservoir (10), in which liquid product (1), at a height which closes the product opening (6), forms a second free liquid level (Sp2), and there is provided a second collecting reservoir (11) which is connected to the first collecting reservoir (10) beneath the free liquid level (Sp2) and has an overflow (Ü) which serves for supplying quantities of liquid product in metered portions.

Abstract: A toilet tank flushing system including a ballcock valve for maintaining a storage level of water in the tank, a tank valve to release stored water on demand, and a linkage system which requires a reduced physical effort to initiate flushing. A hollow, open-ended closure for the tank valve enables a large cross-section area of discharge port to be used, and which can pass bowl refill water during the flushing sequence.

Abstract: A flush toilet having two nozzles located within its bowl. The two nozzles being oriented in opposite directions and alternately providing pulses of flush water into and around the bowl.

Abstract: A tub and shower surround assembly is initially molded as a single molded component having a waste strip which separates each individual tub and shower surround portion. The waste strip readily protects the mold and simplifies post molding operations and assures that each portion will meet final tolerances. Another waste strip is located between the tub portion and the wall portions to provide for positive draft between a tub flange which extends about the tub portion and the wall portions. Positive draft is required to assure proper removal of the mold component from the mold. The single component provides for finishing operations to be performed prior to separating the individual components. Since the majority of finishing operations are performed simultaneously prior to separating the portions, the likelihood of damage to the portions are reduced and the finish of the individual portions are of greater consistency.

Abstract: A curvilinear spa shell includes a top edge defining four rounded concave corners and four convex side walls in a “clover leaf” like arrangement. Each rounded corner has a radius that exceeds twelve inches. The top edge is substantially symmetrical about an axes that extend through the center of opposing side walls as well as through the center of opposing corners. The curvilinear spa shell can accommodate a water feature for generating a pleasing rushing water sound. The water feature includes a ridge in an interior area of the spa and having a top disposed near a water line of the spa. The water feature utilizes a water inlet adjacent to the ridge opposite a main body of water area in the interior area. The water inlet is placed lower than the top of the ridge. The water feature also includes a slope descending from the top of the ridge in the direction of the water inlet.

Abstract: A spray head for a faucet or the like has a wand body defining a flow path from an inlet to first and second outlets. Diverter seats are provided so a face seal on a diverter spool can direct flow to the first or second outlet. The spool is positioned by a trigger acting on cam surfaces formed on a toggle. A spring biases the toggle to one of two stable states. Movement of the spool by the trigger causes the toggle to change states so subsequent actuation of the trigger causes the spool to move in the opposite direction. The wand body also has a pause button that reciprocates in a chamber that is part of the flow path. The chamber includes a valve seat and the pause button has a spool having a face seal that is engageable with the valve seat to shut off flow through the spray head. A return spring causes separation of the pause button's face seal upon release of pressure on the pause button.

Abstract: A system for locking the sides of cribs for infants, in which at least one side can be raised and lowered along the uprights adjacent to it. The system is configured in such a way as to require at least two separate movements to enable the side to be released and then lowered. The separate movements include a movement in which the side is moved forward to release it from an undercut formed in a guide groove, and a subsequent raising of the side.

Abstract: A yoga mat that may be rolled up tightly and then held closed by straps, which wrap around and encircle the rolled up mat. The straps are affixed to the mat by the ends thereof being sewn to the edge of mat under an attachment strip, which fits along one entire edge of the mat. A shoulder strap is also attached under the attachment strip between the two straps, so that the mat can be carried over the shoulder with both hands and arms free.

Abstract: A multi-purpose mat has open and folded configurations. The mat includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base. A first resilient flexible slat is disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat is disposed within the remaining sidewalls. The slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls and also provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration. The sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base; the sidewalls moving from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration.

Abstract: A generally impermeable mattress cover having expandable sidewalls is provided to enclose a mattress to provide protection against allergens, dust mites, fluids, and other spills and spoils. The cover comprises generally impermeable top and bottom walls, and sidewalls connected at edges between the top and bottom walls. The sidewalls are formed of a double wall construction comprising a generally impermeable inner wall of a fixed height joined at edges to an elastic outer wall. The outer wall stretches and the inner wall extends to accommodate mattresses of different thicknesses. The outer wall can be relaxed and the inner wall retained neatly against the mattress and by the outer wall. An aperture can be provided in the bottom wall for allowing insertion and removal of a mattress and a fastener can be used to close the aperture.

Abstract: There is provided a table for positioning a patient for a medical procedure on a breast, the table comprising: a supporting platform having a back end for supporting the patient's legs and a front end for supporting the patient's torso while the patient is in a prone position, and a cavity at the front end for allowing the breast and a surrounding axilla region to be pendantly suspended therethrough; wherein the table has a lateral depression for allowing an arm and a shoulder adjacent to the breast to extend over the table and be lowered such that skin from the axilla region is relaxed and extends through the cavity, and the table is configured to provide the depression on each side of the cavity in a position where a right shoulder would be when a right breast.

Abstract: An undercarriage for transporting a stretcher includes a support base, which is adapted for supporting a stretcher, a first pair of legs pivotally mounted to the support base, and a second pair of legs pivotally and slidably mounted to the support base. The first pair of legs is independently pivotal about the support base from the second pair of legs. In addition, a journaled member is provided at the distal ends of each leg. The undercarriage also includes a control system that is adapted to selectively pivot the first pair of legs to a stowed position and to selectively pivot the second pair of legs to a stowed position. The control system is further adapted to selectively lengthen or shorten the legs to adjust the height of the support base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for supporting accessories on a patent resting surface of an operation or examination table (10) comprising an accessory adapter (24) that can be slipped on the profile of the patient resting surface (14). Support elements (32) for accessories are fastened to said accessory adapter. The adapter (14) comprises two claws (26) adapted to encompass the longitudinal edges of the patient resting surface. Said claws are interlinked via a bracket (28) that extends across a width of the patient resting surface.

Abstract: A flexible drag stretcher is arranged for storage and transport in a tightly rolled, compact cylindrical storage condition for hand carrying and for mounting on the backpacks of soldiers and hikers, for unrolling of the stretcher into an operative stretcher condition arranged to protectively secure an injured person thereon for emergency drag removal from the scene of an injury by one or more persons, the stretcher having a single center base panel formed of a flexible sheet material and mounting a pair of opposite, flexible side torso flap members arranged to be snugly cinched against the sides of only the torso portion of an injured person's body, whereby to secure the patient to the stretcher during operation of the stretcher.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of self service dry cleaning using a dry cleaning composition comprising siloxane solvent(s) and a machine powered by single phase electricity.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for use with a replaceable unit dose package has at least one cavity sealed by a membrane, wherein the cavity contains additive materials to be dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is configured for use, for example, in a washing machine, wherein the washing machine has a plurality of cycles. The dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing director having a dispensing signal generator and a monitor for distinguishing among a plurality of washing machine operating cycles. The dispensing apparatus further includes an actuator in communication with said dispensing director and configured to selectively electromechanically open the membrane in response to a dispensing signal, thereby releasing additive materials from said at least one cavity. Also disclosed is a disposable unit dose package for use in a washing machine and with a dispensing apparatus having a dispensing director and an electromechanical actuator in communication with said dispensing director.

Abstract: A washing machine incorporates a drain pump powered by an electric motor and a variable frequency variable duty cycle pulse width modulated inverter the output of which supplies power to the electric motor, a water level detection means for detecting low washing machine water levels, and a controller which in response to the water level detection means decreases the frequency of the inverter at low washing machine water levels to thereby reduce the effects of ventilation. The motor is driven with the output of the variable frequency pulse width modulated inverter, and the frequency of said inverter is decreased at low washing machine water levels to reduce the effects of ventilation.

Abstract: The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, and in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least an oxidation base selected among certain substituted para-phenylenediamine derivatives and their addition salts with an acid, at least a polymer selected among amphoteric polymers, cationic polymers with specific repeat still units, or amphiphilic polymers comprising at least a fatty chain, and the dyeing method using said composition.

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 the 2-position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising at least one oxidation base chosen from 4,5- or 3,4-diaminopyrazoles and triaminopyrazoles, in combination with at least one selected carbonyl compound, and also to the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is novel pyrazolo[3,2-c]-1,2,4-triazoles of formula (I) which are useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, the compositions containing these compounds and the dyeing method using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to diaminopyrazole derivatives having the following structure (I), wherein R1 represents an alkyl or alkenyl radical bearing at least one substituent selected from among OR, NRR′, SR, SOR, SO2R, COOR, CONRR′, PO(OH)2, SO3X, NHCONRR, a non-cationic heterocycle, an aryl, a halogen. R2 and R3 are different from H and represent, independently of each other, an alkyl or alkenyl group; R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, can form a heterocycle possibly comprising at least one other heteroatom selected from among N, O and S; R2 and R3 or the heterocycle that they form with the nitrogen to which they are attached can be substituted by at least one substituent defined above.

Abstract: A method for Batik art involves the use of pressure through a stylus to transfer wax from a transfer sheet onto a receiving base or substrate. Following transfer to the substrate or base, the areas between the wax may be painted such as with water colors, after which the transferred wax may be removed if desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel reactive dyes of formula I 1

Abstract: A passenger boarding bridge for use by passengers in an airport terminal for embarking to and disembarking from a parked aircraft is provided with a resilient canopy that conforms to the shape of the outside surface of a parked aircraft without the aid of any external driving assembly or linkages directly attached thereto. The resilient canopy is useful with a wide range of airplanes sizes and, in contrast to existing steel framed weather shielding bellows, the canopy is particularly suited to the rapidly changing curvature of smaller planes and significantly inexpensive to construct.

Abstract: A head for a toothbrush including a neck and, first and second sets of one or more bristles each. The first and second sets are indirectly supported by the neck and movable relative to each other such that at least one component of this relative movement causes the bristle(s) of the first set to be raised and/or lowered relative to the bristle(s) in the second set. The first and second sets of bristles both are movable relative to the neck.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprising an elongated body portion and a head including a static portion and a moving portion, a handle, and an angled shaft between the head and the handle. The moving portion rotates or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The moving portion can include stiff bristles and massaging tips and the static portion can include soft bristles and massaging tips. The elongated body portion is hollow and further includes a motor in the hollow portion, which is operatively connected to the moving portion for rotating or oscillating or reciprocating the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A switch is operatively connected to the motor to provide momentary and continuous operation of the toothbrush. A worm gear and a pair of step gears are located in the hollow portion. The motor is operatively connected to the worm gear and the step gears are operatively connected to the worm gear and to each other.

Abstract: A toilet cleaning apparatus and caddy is provided which includes a tool which may be held in a user's hand. A swab, which is flushable down the toilet after the cleaning process is complete, is provided which is easily attached and detached from the tool. The tool is movable to a number of operative positions which assist in the loading, holding, or removal of the swab. A caddy is also provided which can hold the tool as well as unused swabs.

Abstract: A brush for suede shoes, or any other object made of napped material, hasving a one-piece molded plastic handle having a hollow interior with a planar outwardly-facing bristle-mounting surface, a collar extending annularly about the bristle-mounting surface and a gripping portion extending centrally from the collar transversely oppositely of the bristle-mounting surface. Bristles are embedded in and extend outwardly from the bristle-mounting surface. A hollow removable erasing rubber sleeve is configured for essentially complemental fitting over the gripping portion. Paired apertures and protrusions fit together to retain the hollow removable erasing rubber sleeve in complemental contact overlying the gripping portion of the handle of the brush.

Abstract: A cleaning and scrubbing device is comprised of a flexible open-pored absorbent body with one or more scrubbing surfaces. The cleaning non-scratching surface(s) are made of an open-pored absorbent body, the scrubbing surface(s) are made of a viscose woven scouring pad.

Abstract: The hair brush includes an elongated member having a handle segment and a bristle substrate segment. The bristle substrate defines a cylindrical core having a smoothly curved, concave central region and radially larger end regions. A plurality of bristles are attached over the bristle substrate. The bristles have varying lengths such that the outer peripheral portions of the plurality of bristles define a planar surface, an arcuate segment of cylinder, or a complete cylinder. The bristles are in a predetermined pattern, on the surface of the substrate in a series or in groups of small bundles disposed on the substrate in a series. Each series is axially spaced apart in a common radial plane. A rectangular bristle substrate is also disclosed. The outer periphery of the bristles form either an arcuate segment of a cylindrical shape or a planar surface.

Abstract: A brush has a bristle section comprising a plurality of bristles, bristle bundles or pins and is fixed to a bristle carrier. To reduce the risk of dirt accumulation and mold and bacteria formation, in the vicinity of the bristle section the bristle carrier surface is at least zonally and preferably full-surface sealed. The seal can be formed by a coating or by a bristle carrier surface layer compacted or compressed by thermal energy.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a polished end-face of an optical connector is disclosed. The device comprises (a) a three-dimensional base having at least three sides; (b) a cleaning media disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of said base; and (c) means for fastening said cleaning media to said base. The device is particularly useful for cleaning the polished end faces of ferrules that use guide pins and guide pin holes.

Abstract: De-dusting device for static swab. The de-dusting device has movable or fixed seat body for meeting requirement of new building or old building. The seat body is formed with at least one socket for sucking tube of a vacuumizer to insert therein. The seat body is further formed with at least one sucking slot facing upward. The seat body is further formed with internal passages respectively communicating the sockets with the sucking slots. After the static swab is used to swab a floor, the vacuumizer is activated and the static swab is reciprocally moved on the sucking slot of the seat body so as to easily and quickly clean up the fluffs, dusts and dirt attaching to the static swab.

Abstract: A vacuum/steam cleaning and pressure washing system for effectively and efficiently cleaning the floors in a building structure.

Abstract: A cleaner for use in nursing care including: a warm-water tank, a contaminated-water tank, a head assembly which sprays warm water supplied from the warn-water tank, and a suction mechanism which sucks water and contaminants along with air into the contaminated-water tank from the head assembly via a suction hose, separates water and contaminants from air by a separator assembly, and collects water and contaminants in the contaminated-water tank; wherein the contaminated-water tank and the warm-water tank are accommodated in the main body casing of the cleaner, and a weight sensor which detects then amount of contaminated water collected in the contaminated-water tank is installed in the bottom of an accommodating section that is provided in the main body casing and accommodates the contaminated-water tank.

Abstract: A wet/dry utility vacuum with a canister, a powerhead assembly with a fan, a shut-off device that prevents the fan from drawing liquids into the fan inlet when a volume of the liquid in the canister exceeds a predetermined volume. The powerhead assembly includes a controller that permits the utility vacuum to be operated in a desired power mode so that the user may employ either an AC power source or a DC power source, such as a battery pack, for example. In some applications, the battery pack may be interchangeable with the battery packs of various cordless tools, including drill/drivers and saws. A tool set and a method for operating a battery-powered tool set are also provided.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly with an intake opening, a canister assembly with a dirt cup receiver and a filter receiver, a suction generator carried on either the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly and a dirt cup held in the dirt cup receiver.

Abstract: A dirt cup for a vacuum cleaner includes a housing defining a dirt collection chamber, an inlet and an outlet in the housing in fluid communication with the dirt collection chamber and a selectively attachable and detachable filter holder on the housing external to the dirt collection chamber and downstream from the outlet. A vacuum cleaner incorporating the dirt cup is also provided.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner arrangement includes a cleaner main body accommodating a secondary battery and a blower, and having a terminal connector. The arrangement also includes a charger having a charging terminal to be connected to the terminal connector for charging the cleaner main body, and the charger has a box portion accommodating a power transformer. A notice device is on the charger to indicate when the charging terminal is connected to the terminal connector such that power can be supplied from the charging terminal to the terminal connector. The charging terminal is positioned adjacent a side wall of the box portion.