Abstract: A ball catching tool includes an outer leather member and an inner leather member inserted in the outer leather member. The inner leather member is formed by coupling a palm-side inner leather portion and a back-side inner leather portion to each other, and has a plurality of thumb and finger portions receiving the thumb and the fingers respectively. An interdigital extensional member is mounted on at least one portion between the bases of the finger portions. Thus, the extensional portion is provided between the bases of desired ones of the thumb and finger portions of the inner leather member for increasing the interval between the bases.

Abstract: Water-soluble products and methods of making and using water-soluble products are disclosed.

Abstract: An article of clothing adapted to be worn by a person has an odor absorbing substance incorporated therein. The odor absorbing substance absorbs odors emitting from that portion of the person which is substantially surrounded by the clothing. Reduction of odors emitting from a person wearing the article of clothing will help to avoid detection of the wearer of the article of clothing by many species of wildlife having an acute sense of smell.

Abstract: A thermal treatment device formed to the shape of the human hand. The device may include an inner layer formed to surround the hand, and having an opening in one end to allow the hand to be inserted therein, and an outer layer formed to surround the inner layer and forming at least one pocket between the inner layer and the outer layer. A thermal gel occupies the pocket, the thermal gel retaining a temperature to which it is subjected and transmitting said temperature via the inner layer.

Abstract: A glove having a plurality of finger portions, wherein only two or three of the finger portions are truncated so that when the glove is worn on a hand an end portion of the underlying fingers are uncovered.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as a glove, and a process for making the elastomeric articles. The elastomeric articles include a primary matrix including one or more layers of elastomeric polymer, such as a natural or synthetic latex or a block copolymer, and a polymeric coating on a surface of the primary matrix. The polymeric coating is formed of crosslinked polymers which are crosslinked with a cationic crosslinking agent such as a polyamide epichlorohydrin crosslinking agent. The polymeric coating can be a crosslinked polyarcylate, polyacrylamide, or polysaccharise, for example. In one embodiment, the crosslinking agent crosslinks the polymeric coating to the primary matrix layer of the article, forming secure attachments between the primary matrix and the polymeric coating. In one embodiment, the crosslinking agent may crosslink the elastomeric polymer as well as the polymeric coating.

Abstract: The integrated facemask firefighting hood packing system allows a hood to be packed on a facemask. This system reduces the possibility of a hood being in the way of a user when it is not in use.

Abstract: An exercise garment is in the form of pants having a high waist area which can be worn without the need for suspenders although suspenders can be optionally attached. Other forms of exercise garments include structure for specifically exercising the muscles in the abdominal region. The structure can include an abdominal panel made of resistance material arranged in the form of adjacent blocks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for use in concealing a belt used to secure the pants. The device includes a liner fastened to the pants waist and cooperatively defining a continuous channel with the pants waist. One end of the liner overlaps the other end of the liner and is releasably fastened thereto, concealing the belt from view behind the liner.

Abstract: A method of making a boxer-style pant having side seams, a contracted crotch region and hanging legs. A flat web is provided. Portions are removed from the flat web to define leg openings. The flat web is then contracted either elastically or inelastically in selected areas along the flat web between the leg openings. The flat web is cut into separate pieces, folded and side seams are formed. The pant may include an absorbent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and/or encapsulate the one or more pads.

Abstract: The “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” which is fixed by means of rubber “O” rings to the eye glass arms enables individuals the use of a “sweat band” type device without having to be secured around the head. With the close proximity of the “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” to the eye glasses, dust and dirt can also be reduced and or eliminated from entrance from the top of the eye glasses. Hats and or hard hats will not be interfered with as with head constraint “sweat bands”.

Abstract: A device for distributing active substance fluids into a toilet flush liquid. A holder suspended from the edge of a toilet bowl holds at least two containers each having its own outlet to distribute its respective active substance fluid into the flush liquid. The containers are designed such that no flush liquid may enter and only active substance may exit the containers. A partial quantity of fluid containing active ingredients is distributed into the flush liquid each time the toilet is flushed.

Abstract: [Problem] This invention has a problem to inexpensively provide a toilet seat cover mechanism in which a toilet seat cover is made to be surely set on a toilet seat or a seat of a toilet seat each time of use, and, in case that it comes short, it is possible to readily refill.

Abstract: A toilet seat handle for lifting and lowering a toilet seat is provided. When not in use, the handle retracts to a position inside the toilet seat. When the toilet seat needs to be lifted of lowered, the handle is released and extended from inside the toilet seat. The handle is then used for lifting and lowering of the toilet seat. Because of the retractable nature of the handle, the handle is not exposed from the toilet seat except when lifting and lowering the seat.

Abstract: A device for operating a toilet seat has a user-operated unit for lifting toilet seat; and a timer operative for lowering the toilet seat after elapsing of a predeterminded time from a time point when the seat was lifted.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding items like a toilet plunger or a toilet brush operates easily, and may be used by anyone who can lift a toilet plunger or brush. The apparatus includes two or more cover portions. The cover portions are movably coupled to a base portion. When a plunger or brush is not present, the cover portions are in a substantially open position due to the force of gravity. When a plunger or brush is placed within the cover portions, the weight of the plunger or brush on a bottom portion of the cover portions causes the cover portions to move to a substantially closed position around the handle, thereby substantially concealing the working portion of the plunger or brush from view while leaving the handle substantially exposed.

Abstract: A sink drainer system for inhibiting debris in dishwater from clogging the drain when the dishwater is drained from a sink. The sink drainer system includes a plurality of body members, each comprising a perimeter wall. One of the body members is designed for being positioned over a drain in the sink when a user is washing dishes. The perimeter wall comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the perimeter wall whereby the apertures are designed for permitting water to drain through the perimeter wall and into the drain of the sink while the debris in the water is inhibited from entering the drain by the perimeter wall.

Abstract: Main body of toilet bowl is forming by casting of ceramic slip and then glazing and firing. It has enough mechanical strength. The main body is designed according to European and US standards and it is not a syphonic type closet. It is installed on the carriage system, which is inside the wall, and there is a plastic (PVC) special designed trapway used in the carriage system for connecting to the floor wastewater sewage system. This special designed trapway causes the syphonic action in the bowl during discharge (FIG. 11).

Abstract: A swimming or wading pool has an enclosed area for playing games such as volleyball and basketball, so that the enclosed pool serves as a game court.

Abstract: An adjustable lifting device for a spa cover has a frame for securing to the spa cover and at least one extendible mount for adjustably extending a distance between the frame of the lifting device and a mounting point on the housing of a spa. The extendible mount has an extendible member attached to the frame of the lifting device, and a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed at a mounting location on the housing of a spa. The extendible member is adjustably coupled to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: The curved shower curtain rod is just like a straight curtain rod except the curved shower curtain rod has two ends bent 70 degree. So, the end points of the whole rod assembly are at the middle of the tub, unlike that of the straight rod which end points are near the outside of the tub. The curtain of the curved shower curtain rod encloses the tub very well. It eliminate water spilling onto the floor when one is taking shower. It will take only less than a minute to assemble or disassemble the unit. No tool is needed during the assembly. The rod supports itself. No screw, glue, nail or anything else is needed.

Abstract: A cushion device for use when placed in seats, in beds, on floors, or at least partially submerged in the water of a bath, a hot tub or the like, comprising a flexible hollow, enclosed shell having two large opposed surfaces, the shell capable of containing liquid without substantial leakage, and having a port or a plurality of ports that can allow gas or liquid to enter into or to escape from the shell, the port or ports each being provided with closure means which can substantially prevent entry and escape of gas or liquid from the shell. The shell can maintain a substantial volume and a predetermined shape by virtue of a spacing device or its own inherent properties such as firmness, rigidity or stiffness, when the shell is open to ambient water or air pressure. The device is designed to fill automatically with water while a bathtub is being filled. It may be used for heat treatment, cooling treatment and for back and spinal exercises and support of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lining for hard surfaces, such as in bathtubs or pools, wherein the lining is divided into chambers by means of inner walls and arranged to contain at least one fluid. The lining is characterized in that at least two of the chambers are in direct fluid communication with each other, and that at least one resilient member is arranged in at least one of the chambers. The lining comprises at least an external layer of a resilient material. The external layer forms the surface of the lining opposed to said hard surfaces.

Abstract: A top wall assembly to convert a shower enclosure into a therapeutic shower enclosure. The top wall assembly has an air blower in communication with one or more air return orifices in the top wall. An air distribution channel is in communication with the air blower and at least one air injecting orifice is provided in the top wall and communicates with the enclosure. A heater is provided in the air distribution channel for heating convected air therein to a temperature of up to about 75° C. to provide a stream of hot dry air circulating in the enclosure about a person's body standing therein whereby to cause the person's body to transpire and provide a therapeutic effect of shedding toxins through the skin. In combination with the hot dry air treatment there is available a chromotherapeutic and luminotherapeutic light treatment and an ion and ozone generator to inject ions and ozone in the hot dry air stream.

Abstract: Alarms adaptable to common American bathtub cover plate configurations. Two different embodiments are illustrated. In a first embodiment, the alarm unit is designed to allow use with the three different mounting styles of cover plates used in the United States. The unit housing is preferably formed of plastic or metal with different colors and finishes and includes removable areas to allow use with a single center screw; dual screws or a center pivoting drain lever with dual screws. The various electronics components remain sealed inside the waterproof plastic or metal housing in all instances. In a second embodiment, a waterproof housing attaches to an adapter ring. The adapter ring is configured to cooperate with single center screw and dual screw variations. An alternative adapter ring can be used with European and newer American threaded overflow drains. In the first two embodiments there can be upper and lower sensor(s), preferably a pair of each, to provide initial and critical warnings.

Abstract: A convertible sofa bed for recreational vehicles having a storage compartment under the seat bottom provides access to the storage compartment by enabling the raising the seat bottom and supporting the seat bottom by a ratcheting mechanism enabling the seat bottom to be raised to a storage access position, and raised again to unlock and then lowered to a seating position, this motion being accomplished without the use of a separate release for a dead bolt type lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to device for attaching at least one slat of a slatted base to a frame of the slatted base, the device comprising a first member (2) arranged to be attached to the inner side of the frame of the slatted base and comprising first connecting means (5′); a second member (1) comprising a top portion (1″) arranged to engage an extremity of at least one slat of the slatted base, a base portion (1′) connected to the top portion by means of at least one resilient member (4), and second connecting means (5) arranged to cooperate with the first connecting means (5′) so as to allow connecting the first member (2) to the second (1) member in a plurality of relative positions with respect to each other in view of adjusting the position of the at least one slat with respect to the frame of the slatted base.

Abstract: A mat comprising a closed body portion comprising a top layer, a bottom layer, a left side edge, a right side edge, an upper edge and a lower edge; a blanket attached along a portion of one of said left side edge and said right side edge, wherein an open area on said top layer that is partially bordered by said upper edge remains uncovered when said blanket is fully extended across said top layer; and an articulable pillow attached along said upper edge and a method for making the same. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A multi-positioning support cushion or support device, such as a pillow is provided. The device is constructed with dual generally opposed convex surfaces being convex about axes that may intersect and are substantially normal to one another. In other embodiments, different angular relationships between the generally opposed convex surfaces may be selected. The pillow is constructed of a multi-layer design, in which a fill material is selected with properties desired for the relative level of comfort and support sought. The fill material then is optionally surrounded by one or more layers of materials, such as a casing and/or a second fill layer. Optionally there are no additional layers.

Abstract: A headrest is provided which has a base pillow and a head pillow. Both the base pillow and head pillow are made of open cell foam blocks with the head pillow comprising a relatively stiff bottom block and relatively flexible top block. The blocks are permanently enclosed in an inner cover made of cotton, over which are removable outer cover are made of satin is disposed. The outer cover is readily removable for washing. The head pillow supports the head above the base pillow while the person using the headrest is reclined. The elevation of the head pillow keeps a person's hair from being pressed against the pillow so as to avoid damaging styled hair.

Abstract: An inflation body structure for an air mattress, which comprises a plurality of inflation bodies arranged in parallel in a bedspread of an air mattress; each inflation body includes two separate bodies, i.e., an upper cylindrical body and a lower cylindrical body, and each body is made of two cloth pieces glued together by means of a melting-connection method; the two cylindrical bodies are furnished with air ducts 18 respectively, which are connected with intake manifolds and control valves respectively; through the control valves, the air mattress can provide different support force for different sections of a person (such as a head section, a central body section and a leg section) so as to provide an even and comfortable pressure to reduce the contact pressure between the skin and the air mattress.

Abstract: Compositions which are used directly in the conventional home laundry machine to clean and renourish articles made from leather, textile and synthetic leather. Specifically, two separate compositions are used during a typical washing cycle in the home washing machine. First, the leather laundry solution is added during the “wash cycle.” Subsequently a laundry rinse and dressing composition is added to the finishing rinse cycle of the washing machine. The composition may also be used as a wipe-on application after laundering.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for cotton textile care in particular, comprising an anionic polysaccharide (in particular anionic polygalactomannan) having a mole weight higher than 250000. The composition can be a solid or liquid detergent formulation, a liquid rinsing and/or softening formulation, a drying additive contacted with wet textile in a dry textile, an aqueous ironing formulation, a prespotting washing additive deposited on the textile before a washing operation.

Abstract: A process for wrinkleproofing cellulosic textiles comprises treating the textiles with a finish and drying the treated textiles, wherein the finish contains one or more water soluble or water dispersible polysiloxane-containing polymers obtainable by free radical polymerization of

Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.

Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for controlling a door of a drum type washing machine and method thereof. The present invention allows the door to be opened only if there exists no water in the washing tub or if the water level in the tub is very low, by which water is prevented from cascading out of the washing machine when a door is opened. The present invention includes the steps of sensing a water level in a washing tub, comparing the sensed water level to a reference, and locking or unlocking the door according to a result of the comparing step.

Abstract: A control panel for a laundry appliance includes a cycle type section comprising a reconfigurable display, and a cycle parameter section graphically illustrating selected laundry cycle parameters.

Abstract: The present, invention relates to novel 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivatives, to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular of human keratin fibres, comprising, as oxidation base, at least one such derivative, and also to an oxidation dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of thiophenes and bisthiophenes as agents making it possible to impart a volume effect and/or a visual effect to human keratin fibers and more particularly the hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising a cationic azo-dye of formula (I): W1-N═N—W2-W3, as well as the dyeing method using said composition and the novel compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Hair dyeing composition on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, comprising at least one developing and/or coupling substance selected from the group

Abstract: A hair colouring composition comprising one or more developers is selected from amino aromatic systems capable of being oxidised and thereafter undergoing at least two electrophilic attach reactions, and one or more couplers selected from (a) 1,3-diketones of the formula (I): in which X and Y are non-leaving substituents and Z is an active leaving group, such that in the presence of an oxidising agent the or each developer reacts with the or each coupler substantially only at the position having the active leaving group Z and (b) compoounds of the formula (II): in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralyl, —R′NHCOR, —CONHR, —R′CONHR, —R′OH, —R′SO2R, —R′SO2NHR, —R′OR or —COR, in any of which R is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl and R′ is alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene, cycloalkenylene, arylene, alkarylene or aralkyrene, or s

Abstract: A hair colouring composition comprising one or more developers is selected from amino aromatic systems capable of being oxidised and thereafter undergoing at least two electrophilic attack reactions, and one or more couplers selected from compounds of the formula (I) in which X is a non-leaving substituent, and Z is an active leaving group, and Y is an active leaving group or a non-leaving substituent, such that in the presence of an oxidising agent the or each developer reacts with the or each coupler substantially only at the position having the active leaving group Z and, if Y is an active leaving group, Y, provided that if X is phenyl then Y is not ethyl or methyl. The application also claims compositions comprising a developer and specific compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestuffs of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention provides heteroanellated aminophenols of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: A portable rail ramp system is disclosed as an assisting device for user transference, with or without assistance, from a bed or piece of equipment to floor level and visa-versa. The system is designed to be used by ambulatory individuals defined as one who has physical limitations either transiently or permanently but able to support himself or herself on at least one lower extremity and has the use of at least one upper extremity. The system is portable in that it will transport via wheels to a designated location then with a foot actuation mechanism the wheels will be lifted and the invention shall set on a floor surface. The ramp surface has non-skid properties and accommodates two individuals in close proximity as a physical control to minimize back injuries to the user or an assisting party.

Abstract: A platform with ramp, which ramp, in a first position, can function as a riding surface for moving objects on and off the platform and, in a second position, can function as a protection against riding off or otherwise moving off of objects from the platform, which ramp comprises a first profile substantially comprising the riding surface, which first profile (10) is pivotally connected to a second profile (12) which is connected to the platform, while a third profile (14) is provided which is connected near a first side to the first profile and, at a distance therefrom, is connected with an operating device for the ramp, while with the aid of the operating device the third profile can be brought in a first, blocking position in which at least pivotal movement of the first profile from the second position to the first position is prevented and in a second, pivoting position in which the first profile with the aid of the operating device can be moved between the first and second position.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a housing, a brush head, and a neck extending between the housing and the brush head. The housing has a hollow interior. A movable bristle carrier is disposed on the brush head. An electric motor is disposed in the hollow interior of the housing, and the motor is operatively connected to the movable bristle carrier to impart a rotating or oscillating motion thereto. A first plurality of tufts are arranged in a first ring of the movable bristle carrier, each of the first plurality of tufts has a plurality of first bristles. A second plurality of tufts is arranged in a second ring inside of the first ring. Each of the second plurality of tufts has a plurality of second bristles, wherein at least some of the second plurality of tufts have a diameter that is greater than a diameter of at least some of the first plurality of tufts.