Abstract: A protective eye mask for sports use, without a helmet, includes one or more substantially horizontal frame members forming an eye mask frame, defining a cage to protect an area around a user's eyes, the eye mask frame having at least an upper frame segment and a lower frame segment, the frame members having an inside facing towards the user's eyes and an outside facing away therefrom; one or more substantially horizontal frame members arranged between the upper and lower frame segments; one or more substantially vertical frame members continuous with or rigidly attached to one or more of the substantially horizontal frame members; a contact material for contacting the user's face area, attached to the eyewear frame; and a mechanism for securing the protective eye mask to the user's face.

Abstract: An upper body garment which selectively supports the muscles used during inhalation without hindering the movement of the spinal column. This upper body garment 10 is constructed by stitching, to a shirt 12 that adheres closely to the body, a plurality of band-form fabrics 14 which have stretchability that is lower than that of the shirt 12, along first lines that extend from the left and right acromia 16 to a portion P that corresponds to the center of the sternum, second lines which extend from this portion P corresponding to the center of the sternum, pass beneath the breast area, and extend to the left and right armpit areas 18, and third lines which connect the left and right armpit areas 18 of the second lines to each other on the back surface.

Abstract: An outfit having attached jacket and waders. The jacket portion has at least one zipper to facilitate a wearer's entry into the outfit. Because the waders and the jacket are attached to each other, the elements cannot get in between the waders and the jacket, i.e. above the waders and below the jacket. Further, the combination will prevent the separation of the waders and the jacket and the inconvenience which may occur (i.e. by misplacing one) from their separation. The instant invention insures that the waders and the jacket are always together. The instant invention also provides a flap over the zipper and accordioned material inside the zipper to increase the water resistance of the outfit.

Abstract: A garment adapted for attachment of a label subsequent to the substantially complete manufacture of the garment, where the garment comprises a joining seam between two garment components joined together to form a collar portion of the garment; and a strip which covers a portion of the joining seam, wherein a length of the strip is not attached on at least one side, thereby exposing the joining seam in order to facilitate the attachment of the label.

Abstract: A ventilation system, particularly for garments, having a slit-type ventilation opening and a closure associated with the opening for opening/closing the opening. The invention is also related to a garment provided with one or more of such ventilation systems.

Abstract: A garment for a weak or paralyzed patient has handholds to assist a caregiver in moving or positioning the patient. The garment may have a double tail that is passed through the crotch of the patient and fastened on the front of the garment. The tail has left and right portions that pass on opposite sides of the patient's genitals to prevent discomfort caused by compression of the genitals. In another embodiment of the invention, short trousers have a cutout in the crotch area to prevent discomfort to a male patient. The garment includes handholds on an upper front portion of the garment so the patient can be pulled forward to position pillows behind the patient. One construction of the handholds includes dowels forming rigid members to facilitate gripping by a caregiver.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to keep a tie in a still position and to restrict the free movement of the tie because of wind. It also prevents the movement of the tie under a jacket aside while walking as well as it prevents the discomfort while bending or sitting down without a jacket. The functional constituent of the invention is an industrially manufactured hair clip/barrette and a leather, or another flexible material, stripe. The invention functions by clipping a tie to the strap of a shirt. Such attachment allows keeping the tie in a still, fixed position without restraining the free movement of a wearer at the same time.

Abstract: A pole grip and glove combination that uses a hook material on at least a portion of the grip with a corresponding mating loop material on at least a portion of the palm of a glove such that when the user grasps the grip at the pole end while wearing the glove, the hook and loop material engage and releasably attach the glove to the pole grip.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article-dropping proof pocket for garments which is capable of preventing small articles from spring out and falling down from the pocket even if a person wearing the garment bends downward or moves quickly. It comprises a piece of seal cloth fixed to the front or rear side of the garment cloth in the inside of and in the vicinity of the upper edge of the small flat cloth for closing the opening of the upper edge of the small flat cloth, and fastening means for detachably fastening the piece of seal cloth to the small flat cloth.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a garment comprising a first and second sleeves, a flap, and a pocket. The arms of a wearer are fitted through the first and second sleeves. The first and second sleeves have first and second openings, respectively. The flap is provided along the first sleeve and is adapted to be positioned between open and closed positions. The closed position constricts the first opening of the first sleeve. The pocket is disposed between the flap and the first sleeve.

Abstract: Water, preferably fresh potable water, is electrochemically, e.g. electrolytically, treated to achieve disinfectant properties. The electrochemically treated water is sprayed onto the toilet seat and directed into the toilet bowl for each flush cycle of an aircraft toilet system, so as to clean and disinfect the toilet seat and the toilet bowl. The electrochemically treated water has a direct germ-killing effect on the seat and bowl, and also disinfects the arising wastewater that is conveyed to and stored in a storage tank. For flushing the toilet bowl, the electrochemically treated water may further be mixed with reused graywater, which is thereby disinfected.

Abstract: A closet carrier assembly has a carrier body assembly having at least one inlet for receiving waste and at least one outlet for communicating waste to a waste plumbing. The at least one inlet has internal threads and an outward facing surface substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the inlet. A tubular coupling is adapted to extend between the carrier body and the water closet. The tubular coupling has external threads thereon that threadingly engage the internal threads of the carrier body assembly and a flange member thereon that extends orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the tubular coupling and resides adjacent the outward facing surface of the carrier body assembly. A deformable seal is compressed between the outward facing surface of the carrier body assembly and the flange member of the tubular coupling to form a water tight seal between the carrier body assembly and the tubular coupling.

Abstract: The hydraulic Plunger is a device based on the hydraulic principal of:

Abstract: A modular toilet training aid comprises a main seat portion having a seat shaped as a toilet seat to allow a child to sit in the toilet seat. A removable receptacle housed within the seat portion is capable of receiving waste from a user sitting in the toilet seat. A plurality of removable ancillary components is atachably secured to the main seat portion by reatachable means. The ancillary components are replaceable by replacement ancillary components to allow a user to change the thematic display of the modular toilet training aid.

Abstract: A swimming pool cover fabric has beads attached to its opposite edges. Each bead is positioned to essentially abut the bead in front to form in effect a segmented rod. A drive mechanism has a sprocket to engage each bead and urge it into and out of the race or slot in a track sized to receive the beads. A reversible motor is connected to drive the sprocket to urge the beads and, in turn, the pool cover fabric between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A shower device made of lightweight, easily assembled parts that can be adapted to a water source for hand-held or stationary water delivery at varying heights of water distribution is disclosed. This sort of water delivery device enables one with compromised height, e.g., a handicapped person to enjoy the full extent of water delivery during a shower, as well as allowing multiple head shower capability in a single head installation. The shower system is a kit comprising parts that are coded in a particular fashion to provide error-free assembly instruction by sight (such as color, numbers, alphabet, etc.,) or touch (i.e., Braille or other tactile identification means).

Abstract: An overflow system is described for a water receptacle (22) such as bathtub, sink or washbasin having a water tap for connection to a water supply. The system includes sensing means, such as a float (14), for sensing an overflow condition of the receptacle, and a supply valve (65) responsive to the sensing means and arranged to close the water supply to the tap. The supply valve may be hydraulically controllable via a control port (68) thereof. A control valve (59) is provided between the water supply and the control port The control valve is responsive to the sensing means so that upon such an overflow condition it open and the pressure of the water supply is applied to close the supply valve. Thus, there is no need for a supply of electricity.

Abstract: An improved strainer in a shower bath tap valve is essentially having provided a trough respectively over the inlet passages of cold and hot water to place in a strainer comprised of support, seat and mesh; the strainer then is secured to the valve with fixation nuts so to make easier replacement of the strainer without removing couplings to both cold and hot water supply lines.

Abstract: A drain assembly having a removable plate and smooth outlet for a pressure fit coupling.

Abstract: The cradle comprises first and second frames (1 and 2) in the form of an inverted “U”, the legs thereof crisscrossing and being connected to one another by sliding clamps (9) in the crisscrossing points (7). Above said crisscrossing points, the structure has a third frame (3a) supporting a basket (3). The third frame (3a) is hinged to opposite points (8a) of the legs of the second frame (2) and linked to the first frame (1) so that altogether there are at least three connecting points between said first, second and third frames (1, 2, 3a). An element (6) having means to adjustably join both parts of said first and second frames (1, 2) is provided beneath the crisscrossing points (7), said element fixing the degree of opening between the frames thereby regulating the height of the basket (3).

Abstract: An assist device for facilitating bedding changes on a mattress includes an inflatable pneumatic bladder adapted to be positioned under a mattress. The bladder has a length and width somewhat less than those of the mattress. The pneumatic bladder is enclosed and is provided with an opening which is in fluid flow communication with a source of compressed gas, preferably a compressor. A switch is provided for controllably activating flow of compressed gas from the source into the bladder. The bladder may be configured with recessed sections so that the volume of air or other gas required to inflate said bladder is minimized. An opening to enable escape of compressed gas from the bladder may be provided in the compressor or may be valve extending through a surface of the bladder.

Abstract: According to an aspect of this disclosure, a surgical table is convertible from a general-purpose surgical table to an orthopedic surgical table. The surgical table includes a base module and a number of modular attachments that couple to the base module to configure the surgical table for various types of orthopedic surgery.

Abstract: A patient support device for accurately and repeatably positioning a patient for treatment. The device comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, two sides and at least two sidewalls. The device can include an integral indexing means and an accessory device adaptor for receiving various accessories. The device can incorporate chamfered edge technology and can include indexing grooves on at least one surface of the device.

Abstract: An ambulance cot is provided having a wheeled carriage, a frame for mounting the wheels, a horizontally oriented patient litter supported from the wheeled carriage and variable, pneumatically powered height scissors frame. The pneumatic actuator is designed to give a patient air-ride transportation and an adjustable height litter for lifting a patient from the ground. The patient litter has a pivoting hinge for transporting a patient down stairs. This pivot will allow the stretcher to pivot to a horizontal angle while going down stairs, for patient support and ease of transportation for said operator below. One embodiment has tracks attached over the wheels to provide a more stable and smooth ride as the cot is moved down stairs. Another embodiment comprises a translational trolley configuration. A hand brake is mounted on the patient litter for braking the tank-like motion of the tracks.

Abstract: In (&agr;, &bgr;) coordinates defined by a back angle &agr; and a knee angle &bgr;, a pattern that connects between a coordinate point (0, 0) at which each of a back bottom and a knee bottom is horizontal and a coordinate point (&agr;0, &bgr;0) which is a final reaching point for a back lift-up operation and at which the back bottom is lifted up by a plurality of points is set, an optimal pattern which provides less slipperiness and less oppressive feeling is acquired beforehand, and a control section moves the back bottom and the knee bottom along the optimal pattern. This reliably prevents a carereceiver from slipping, regardless of subjective judgment by an operator or a carer, at the time of performing a back lift-up operation and back lift-down operation of an electric bed. It is therefore possible to prevent pressure from being applied onto the abdominal region and chest region of the carereceiver, thus relieving the carereceiver and carer of the burden.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus, such as a surgical table, includes a longitudinally-extending base supported on a floor and a longitudinally-extending deck supported above the base by first and second lift assemblies. The deck is articulatable to support a patient in selected positions. The lift assemblies are extendible in a vertical direction. The base is extendible in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A patient positioning device and method of operation that is simple in construction, is easy to install, is positioned outside the sterile operating field, yet permits the surgeon to readily position, adjust, and re-position a patient during a surgical procedure is provided and includes a support adapted to be positioned against a predetermined portion of a patient's body, a drive mechanism for moving the support along a generally linear path, a source of power for the drive mechanism, a bracket for mounting the drive mechanism to an operating table, and a remote device for actuating the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A mattress lifter having a base member and tubular lifting elements pivotably supported thereby. Handles at opposite ends enable the homemaker to lift the mattress with ease and convenience.

Abstract: A support structure, such as a mattress, is provided for the placement and removal of a human waste container, such as a bedpan, with minimal exertion by the attendant and minimal movement of the person. The mattress is provided with a cavity equipped with a controllable expandable cushion operatively coupled with the cushion to control an expansion and contraction of the cushion, wherein the control system includes a fluidic pump arranged to pump fluid into the expandable cushion, a fluid relief mechanism arranged to allow fluid to escape the expandable cushion, a fluid pressure reservoir for maintaining a relatively constant pressure in the fluidic system, and a fluid pressure switch operable to automatically activate and deactivate the fluidic pump to maintain a defined pressure level in the expandable cushion.

Abstract: A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks (910) being independently movable relative to one another, an inflatable bladder (914) positioned to lie upon the top side of at least one of the blocks (910), and a topper (912) positioned to lie upon the inflatable bladder (914), the topper including opposite ends configured for attachment to the shell (720).

Abstract: An innerspring assembly comprising a plurality of strips of pocketed coil springs, each including axially interconnected spring pockets having a pocket height. The strips of pocketed coil springs are comprised of overlapping plies of material adjoined together by axially offset cross seams extending generally along the pocket height to define the spring pockets, with each spring pocket containing a coil spring. In one embodiment, the overlapping plies of at least two strips are coupled together by connecting seams extending along the pocket height and axially offset from the cross seams. In another embodiment, the overlapping plies of at least three strips are interconnected. In another embodiment, overlapping edges of the plies of material are adjoined by a closing weld seam positioned adjacent an end surface of the pocketed coil springs, with the overlapping plies of material of at least two strips interconnected by connecting welds positioned along the pocket height.

Abstract: A tool includes first and second elongated members, each member having a handle portion at one end and a jaw portion at an opposite end. Intermediate portions of the members are movably coupled to one another. Movement of the handle portions opens and closes the jaw portions. Each jaw portion includes a gripping surface configured to grip a workpiece. A pair of blade members are rigidly secured to the jaw portions, each blade member having a cutting edge.

Abstract: Fibers are modified by applying a solution of a low substituted cellulose ether having a molar degree of substitution with alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl groups in the range of 0.05 to 1.0 in an aqueous alkali solution to fibers, and causing the solution borne on fibers to coagulate. The method achieves satisfactory fiber modifications with respect to antistatic property, moisture absorption and shrink resistance without a cumbersome step of dissolution while ensuring safety.

Abstract: The hair-coloring method of the invention is a method comprising coloring hair having virgin hair portions and already-colored hair portions, wherein (A) the virgin hair portions are colored with an oxidative hair-coloring agent (I) comprising an oxidative dye, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide and having an ammonia concentration of 0.2 to 3.0% by weight and a hydrogen peroxide concentration of 2.5 to 5.0% by weight, and (B) the already-colored hair portions are colored with an oxidative hair-coloring agent (II) comprising an oxidative dye, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide and having an ammonia concentration of 0.1 to 1.5% by weight and a hydrogen peroxide concentration of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight. The hair-coloring agent set of the invention is preferably used for the hair-coloring method. According to the invention, hair having virgin hair portions and already-colored hair portions can be colored in uniform color tone over the whole hair.

Abstract: This application relates to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one aldehyde precursor, at least one enzyme able to generate an aldehyde from the at least one aldehyde precursor and at least one heteroaromatic hydrazone. This application also concerns a method for dyeing keratin fibers using the dye composition, and a dye “kit” containing the dye composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye in the form of a sulphate salt and at least one cationic poly(vinyllactam).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one C10-C14 fatty alcohol and a cationic poly(vinyllactam), and to dyeing methods and devices using this composition.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one fatty acid chosen from C10-C14 fatty acids and at least one cationic poly(vinyllactam) and dyeing methods and devices using the composition.

Abstract: A preparation for coloring keratin fibers containing dyes and/or dye precursors, at least one silicone oil and/or silicone gum and at least one polymer which contains at least one monomer unit corresponding to formula (I): 1

Abstract: A method for dyeing fiber including, contacting the fiber with fiber reactive dye and fixing the dye utilizing an alkali metal carbonate.

Abstract: An adjustable access ramp assembly includes at least one ramp unit that is adjustable between a plurality of positions relative to a platform. An integrated jack may be provided for adjusting the ramp unit. Two ramp units may be provided alongside each other in a switchback orientation with the platform. The ramp assembly can be configured for loading on a wheeled trailer unit to be hauled, and may include one or more stowed components to facilitate connection to a trailer hitch.

Abstract: A motor drives both a scrubbing brush and a propeller. Both rotate usually on the same shaft. The brush rotates against a surface to be cleaned and the propeller provides a thrust of the brush towards the surface. There is ample motion for scrubbing and cleaning combined with force to hold the brush firmly against the surface. A mechanically generated force against the surface is needed to remove debris, and when working underwater, such as against a boat hull, it is difficult to provide the force, since there is no ground on which to stand. The motor is electrical, or is pneumatic or hydraulic, with power brought in via flexible tubes, or power may come via flexible shaft. Manual controls may be underwater mounted on the unit or may transmit commands by electrical or radio signals to the above water power source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric tooth cleaning device and to a method for automatically indicating the cleaning duration when cleaning teeth, whereby a timer signal is emitted using a time element after the termination of a set cleaning duration in a tooth cleaning session. According to the invention, the set cleaning duration, whose termination prompts the emission of a timer signal, is modified. An actual cleaning duration in the tooth cleaning session is registered by a time registration device. The deviation of the actual cleaning duration from a predetermined standard cleaning duration is determined by means of an evaluation device. The set cleaning duration of a subsequent tooth cleaning session is then defined depending on the deviation that has been determined.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a replaceable head attachment is disclosed. The toothbrush includes a brush head that is releasably engaged to a handle portion and utilizes a threaded engagement configuration between the two components.

Abstract: The brush for use on a dental rotary hand piece comprises a bristle field in which the length of the bristles decreases from the external radius of the bristle field towards its center. A brush of this kind allows improved finishing, polishing, and cleaning of interdental spaces and fissures in the chewing surface.

Abstract: An adhesive cleaner having an adhesive roller with a tubular and cylindrical core, typically made of cardboard and is six inches or more in length. The roller further includes a plurality of elongated strips wherein each strip includes a backing and an adhesive coating on one side of the backing. Each strip is in the shape of a parallelogram and has a surface area substantially equal to or slightly greater than the outer peripheral surface area of the core. Each strip is successively wound in a spiral pattern around the core with the adhesive layer facing outwardly so that each strip forms a successive layer around the core which substantially covers the outer peripheral area of the core or the preceding layer.

Abstract: A dustpan for collecting dust from a floor or similar surface. The dustpan has a roller mounted to the rearwall of the dustpan. The roller has a sticky or tacky surface that is rolled over the surface to remove the line of dust left in front of the leading edge of the dustpan when dust is swept into the dustpan by a broom. The roller is rolled over the line of dust to remove it from the surface. The surface of the roller can be washed when it is coated with dust so that it can be reused. In an alternate embodiment the roller is made of a roll of sticky paper that can have the dirty portion removed leaving a new layer of clean, sticky paper.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (110) having first (112) and second (114) housing sections which are joinable to form a chamber for receiving the lens. Each of the housing sections has an operative face (118, 120, 124, 126) facing the chamber formed for receiving the lens. A reactive layer (122) is provided on a portion of each operative face and the operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective surfaces of a lens (155) positioned therebetween when the first and second housing sections are joined together. A portion of at least one of the operative faces is recessed relative to the other operative face to define an open volume within the chamber when the first and second housing sections are joined together. The first and second housing sections can be constructed to be in fluid communication when the apparatus is in an opened position.

Abstract: A bathing brush comprises an elongated bar, an elastic net and a massaging device. The bar has a base portion at an end thereof, a securing portion at an edge of the base portion and a handle having an end thereof fixed with the base portion. The elastic net is pressed into twisty condition and is fastened on a top surface of the base portion the massaging device made of a flexible material and molded into a single element has a base member, a sidewall on an edge of the base member, a second securing portion on an interior side of the sidewall and a plurality of grains on an exterior side of the base member wherein the second securing portion is connected with the first securing portion for securing the massaging device on a side of the base portion of the bar which is opposite from the elastic net such that a chamber will be formed between the base portion of the bar and the massaging device.

Abstract: Toothbrush comprising a handle and a bristle-bearing head attached thereto, said head comprising a bristle-bearing face and an opposite face, said opposite face comprising an array of resilient wall-like massaging flaps.