Abstract: An item of apparel comprising a garment and an infant carrier that can be removably secured to the garment. The garment and the infant carrier can be provided with corresponding connector elements, such as snap-fit elements, to secure the infant carrier to the garment. The garment and infant carrier can be coordinated to fashionably match.

Abstract: A method and guide for instructing a person in swaddling an infant in a blanket is provided. A first illustration for positioning an infant on a blanket is provided. A second illustration for a first fold of the blanket to cover the infant is provided. A third illustration for a second fold of the blanket to cover the infant is provided. A fourth illustration for a third fold of the blanket to cover the infant is provided. The illustrations are attached to a baby good, such as to the blanket.

Abstract: A closure for use on protective garments is defined by two oppositely-facing, longitudinally-extending edges of fabric having an opening therebetween as a slide fastener spanning the opening. A longitudinal channel is provided adjacent the fastener and formed by layers of the fabric for collecting and discharging materials out an opening and into an optional receptacle. The channel is formed by folding an outer front panel of the garment back onto itself. The zipper is then stitched to the interior end portion and a patch along a first stitch line. The patch is folded back on itself and the opposite end of the patch is stitched to the outer front panel of the garment along a second stitch line. Seal tape is placed over the second stitch line, thereby forming a sealed channel between the outer layer of the garment and the patch layer between the first stitch line and the second stitch line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-strength glove and manufacturing process thereof. The special glove comprises, from the inside of a glove toward the outside, a high-strength fabric layer. The fabric layer is covered, over part or all of its surface, with at least one layer of an elastomer. The layer is obtained from an aqueous dispersion of the elastomer. The layer of elastomer is also covered, over part or all of its surface, by at least one layer of an elastomer obtained from a solution of the elastomer in one or more organic solvents or in water.

Abstract: A cap and shade combination in which the shade may be folded inside an attached pouch when not in use. The shade comprises a central portion and two wing portions such that it may be unfurled both down away from the cap and laterally in both directions around the rim of the cap. Each wing portion has an upper edge comprising one or more shade attachment members configured and positioned to removably attach to mating attachment members on the inner surface of the cap near the front visor when in use for maximum coverage of the user's neck, ears, etc. The pouch may be removably attached to the inner surface of the crown of the cap or sewn into or as part of the band or sweatband of the cap.

Abstract: A helmet that is custom-fitted to a wearer's head, and a method of making the helmet, are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a shape-forming means over the wearer's head, and hardening the shape-forming means to provide a hardened headform that substantially conforms to the shape of the wearer's head. The shape-forming means can be a stretchable beanie cap that is coated or impregnated with a curable polymeric material, a heat-softenable plastic sheet, or a strip or plurality of strips of curable tape that are wrapped about the wearer's head to provide a headwrap. Once the hardened headform has been made, it can be used to cast a hardened plaster fixture for use as the “male” member in a mold for casting an energy absorbing foam liner for a helmet which has an inner surface substantially conforming to the shape of the wearer's head. Alternatively, the hardened headform can itself be used as the “male” member of the liner casting mold.

Abstract: A set of lens assembly parts which contains a base and a frame and at least one or more of a lens, fasteners for securing the lens between the base and the frame, a mask, and a strap. Lens assemblies formed from the set of lens assembly parts.

Abstract: A wrap-around absorbent shield forms a semi-tight seal with the flesh of a subject, where at least a part of the shield at the semi-tight seal is made of an absorbent material. The combination of the absorbent material and the semi-tight seal substantially prevents the flow of material past the semi-tight seal without causing discomfort to the subject.

Abstract: Improvements to toilet ventilating systems where air is drawn from an air inlet up into the tank so flush water can be injected into the vent channel keeping it clean and blocking mist from the fan. Air is drawn out of the bowl via an inlet chamber that is separate from the bowl's flush channel. A wall fan is mounted beneath the tank on the right and connects to a hose from a flange beneath the tank while exhausting its air into the stack behind the tank utilizing a special valve installed in the fans housing. The fans valve is placed very close to the fan blades so as to open be a light pressure from the fan and has a rubber fringe around a solid core to maintain a leak proof seal without sticking. The fan can be easily disassembled for cleaning and easily installed in existing construction or replaced with the aid of tightening knobs using turned cams without requiring any painting touch up work.

Abstract: A urinal cover including a flexible sheet of material having a periphery, a water supply attachment patch attached to the sheet adapted to be place around a water supply pipe of a urinal, and an elastic strip sewn into a portion of the periphery of the sheet.

Abstract: The tank cover with an improved fit and function reflected in its method and material of construction is presented. The use of angled darts or other suitable angled fitting mechanisms of the cover in certain embodiments of the present invention provide desired snugness and fit, greatly reducing the prior art problems of sliding or shifting. Moreover, the optional use of quality material, such as drapery/upholstery grade fabric, characterized as having a weight sufficient to retain the cover in a certain position once fitted, greatly aids the present invention in providing the improved fit. The weight of the fabric is further accentuated through the use of quality construction techniques.

Abstract: A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and an outlet opening. The trapway defines a curved water dam region above the bowl opening, a down leg, and a straight out leg between the down leg and the outlet opening. The out leg has an air dam cavity such that the trapway has an increased cross-sectional area at the air dam.

Abstract: A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and an outlet opening. The trapway defines a curved, preferably uniform circular cross-section water dam region above the bowl opening, a down leg, and a straight out leg between the down leg and the outlet opening. The down leg has a rearward slope where is located a horizontal baffle. The inclined down leg and horizontal baffle work in concert to prevent the back flow of air to a region above the dam as well as to facilitate rapid entrainment and evacuation of air below the dam.

Abstract: A portable outdoor toilet (10) with advertising indicia including a platform (12) having a generally circular configuration. A base (18) is positioned atop the platform (12). The base (18) has a generally circular configuration. A cylindrical tube (26) is positioned atop the base (18). The cylindrical tube (26) has an open upper end (28), an open lower end (30), and a cylindrical side wall (32) therebetween. The open lower end (28) is positioned on the platform (12). The cylindrical side wall (32) has an opening (34) therein. The opening (34) has a door (36) hingedly coupled thereto. A roof (38) is positioned atop the open upper end (28) of the cylindrical tube (26). The roof (38) has a generally circular and arcuate configuration. A flexible sheet (46) is adapted for being wrappedly disposed around the cylindrical tube (26).

Abstract: A spa cover removing device has improved rigidity and includes cross pieces that fit into elongate sleeves provided at each end of a center hinge between two half sections of a spa cover. The removing device has a substantially rigid frame with a pair of parallel side bars positioned on opposing sides of the spa housing, the side bars have upper ends rigidly attached to upper elbow pieces projecting toward each other, each elbow piece rigidly-joined to retainer bars to extend across the center hinge of the spa cover and support the spa cover. The side bars of the rigid frame also have lower ends rigidly attached to lower elbow pieces connected to a single square tubular pivot shaft extending across the spa housing, and the pivot shaft is supported in annular supports at the opposite sides of the spa housing, these annular supports each have an internal diameter sufficient for the pivot shaft of the rigid frame to pivot therein and hence remove the spa cover.

Abstract: Missing drain covers used in connection with swimming pools, spas and/or other applications expose humans and animals to discharge ports in the drains that can develop near vacuums which eviscerate, entrap the body and entangle hair. A drain cover is disclosed that releases an elastomeric plug in the neighborhood of the drain upon removal of the drain cover. The plug becomes entrained in the discharge flow and eventually plugs up the smaller diameter discharge port eliminating vacuum hazards by checking all discharge flow and pressure.

Abstract: Bathing-assist device to assisting a bather to lower himself or herself into a bathtub for bathing and later to lift himself or herself out of the bathtub, directed at persons who cannot otherwise take a bath without outside assistance. The device uses the hydraulic force available from household water pressure and has no electrical aspects. Further, the device includes a support frame from which the various components are suspended, a frame that can be lifted directly onto a bathtub with which the device is to be used, eliminating the need to affix anything to the bathroom walls or to the bathtub itself.

Abstract: A device for use with bathing and changing a baby includes a structure for removably supporting a baby bath. In one embodiment, the structure comprises a panel having a cut out for the baby bath and includes side rails for slidably mounting a change table that can slide over the baby bath from a position beside the baby bath. Additionally, at least one work table is also mounted by the panel structure between the change table and the baby bath. Also, the work table may also be slidable over the baby bath. In one aspect, the panel structure includes a support framework that is at least height adjustable for supporting the device over a household bath tub. Advantageously, the device saves space within a bathroom as it is locatable over a household bath tub. Moreover, it also allows for safe handling of a baby which can be lifted from the baby bath and immediately placed on the change table located next to the baby bath. The change table can then be easily slid across to cover the baby bath.

Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.

Abstract: A stretcher includes a brake mechanism and a steer mechanism operated by side actuator pedals and a brake-actuating bar and a wheel-actuating bar. The brake-actuating bar, wheel-actuating bar, and side actuator pedals are connected such that movement is coordinated.

Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for a crib mattress includes an elongated main body which defines opposite side sections and opposite end sections, respective end panels stitched to the end sections, the end sections and end panels being stitched to respective side sections. An elastic binder is stitched to inner edges of the side sections and the end panels. The fitted sheet, once placed on a crib mattress, will strongly resist unwanted dislodgements from the mattress corners.

Abstract: A pillow facilitating good sleep is integrally molded from a soft foam or non-foaming plastic material, such as PVC, EVA or PU. The pillow is provided at a bottom thereof with a transverse recess having predetermined depth and width, so as to form at least front and rear support portions below front and rear sides, respectively, of the pillow. The front and rear support portions have different heights, so that the pillow has a slightly inclined top surface to provide at least two different heights forusers. The bottom transverse recess allows a portion of the top surface supporting a user's head to downward deform while the front or the rear support portion ergonomically supports the user's nape to facilitate good sleep. Pads of different heights may be removably attached to the bottom of the pillow to adjust an overall height thereof according to the user's actual need.

Abstract: A head support or pillow system that is utilized by a user with the results being that neck discomfort or snoring, or both, are greatly reduced, if not completely eliminated, during a sleep phase. The head support system utilizes an automatically adjustable chamber that changes motion and height of the support either intermittently or continuously throughout the sleep cycle so as to gently move the head of the user, which results in reduced neck pain or snoring, or both.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a left end piece, a right end piece, and a pillow. The left end piece may have a recess into which a left portion of the pillow can be inserted. The right end piece may have a recess into which a right portion of the pillow can be inserted. The pillow may be substantially softer than the left end piece and the right end piece. The pillow, the left end piece, and the right end piece can be inserted into a sleeve.

Abstract: An air bed has a hollow body. A baffle is adapted to be provided inside the hollow body to separate the body into a first chamber and a second chamber. The baffle is adapted to engage with inner surfaces of opposite sides of the body of the air bed.

Abstract: A removable mattress cover assembly includes a removable mattress cover that attaches to an upright wall assembly. The upright wall assembly includes an upright wall that attaches to a top of a mattress base and one or more wall fasteners attached at or near the top of the upright wall. The removable mattress cover includes cover fasteners that mate with respective wall fasteners to attach the cover to the upright wall. When the cover fasteners are attached to the wall fasteners, the removable mattress cover lays over the top of the mattress base, and the upright wall is nearly perpendicular to the removable mattress cover. This allows a fill material that is nearly the same size as the top of the mattress to be inserted beneath the removable mattress cover. The fasteners can project upwardly, away from the top of the mattress base, making the fasteners easily accessible from above.

Abstract: Methods of treating a fabric wherein a fabric to be treated is provided, a fabric treatment composition comprising a protein fatty acid condensate is provided; and the fabric is contacted with the fabric treatment composition, are described along with methods of reducing the inflammatory and/or skin-irritating effects of a fabric treatment composition by combining a protein fatty acid condensate and a fabric treatment composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polysaccharide grafted latex particles wherein the polysaccharide has &bgr;-1,4 linkages, wherein the process comprises core/shell emulsion polymerisation. Preferably, the process comprises a single step of preparing the latex particles by emulsion polymerisation of latex monomers with the simultaneous grafting of the polysaccharide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling and in particular provides novel filtering, reclamation and recycling methods and apparati.

Abstract: Washing machine having means for detecting floating laundry, such as a pillow, over a preset height, and method for controlling the same, which enables performance of washing without spray of water or causing damage to the laundry even if the laundry floats, the washing machine including an outer case, a water storage tub inside of the outer case, a washing tub rotatably mounted inside of the water storage tub, a driving motor for rotating the washing tub, and floating laundry detecting means for detecting a case when a height of laundry held in the washing tub is higher than a preset position.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for controlling a driving of a drum type washing machine preventing vibration and noise of a drum, reducing a usage of washing water, and reducing rinse time, and an apparatus thereof. To this end, the drum is rotated with a preset equilibrium speed faster than a speed that vibration of the drum is excessively generated accordingly as a rotation speed of the drum is decreased when a dewatering process of laundry is completed, and washing water is supplied into the drum type washing machine while maintaining the drum as the preset equilibrium speed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling a dehydration speed of a washing machine which can reduce vibrations and noises of the washing machine. The method for controlling the dehydration speed of the washing machine includes the steps of: setting the dehydration speed on the basis of an amount of laundry put into the washing machine; and controlling a rotation speed of a motor of the washing machine on the basis of the set dehydration speed.

Abstract: A process for wrinkleproofing cellulosic textiles comprises treating the textiles with a finish and drying the treated textiles, wherein the finish comprises one or more water-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophobically modified polyethyleneimines and/or polyvinylamines.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a dissociative direct dye represented by the following formula (1): 1 2

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: The object of the present invention are 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole derivatives and 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzthiadiazole derivatives of the general Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The object of the present invention are 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole derivatives and 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzthiadiazole derivatives of the general Formula (I) 1

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 dye, such as a fluorescent dye, is incorporated into polymer microparticles using a solvent system composed of a first solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are soluble, a second solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are not or only weakly soluble, and a third solvent in which the dye and the microparticle polymer are not or only weakly soluble. The first and second solvents are immiscible with each other, or at most partially miscible. The third solvent is miscible with the first and second solvents. The formulation provides substantially complete partitioning of the dye to the microparticles. The method may be used to obtain dyed polymer microparticle formed of cross-linked or non-cross-linked polymers. Libraries are provided comprising two or more sets of microparticles of different dye loadings.

Abstract: A method for applying a colorant to a cellulosic substrate to improve the resistance of the colorant to removal from the substrate by wetting or rubbing. The method is a two-step process in which the colorant is applied to the substrate in a first step, and in which an elastomeric overcoat is applied to the substrate over the colorant in a second step. The colorant includes a pigment, thickeners and water and can be applied to the substrate in a manner similar to the application of the overcoat, i.e., by any suitable on or off-paper machine process.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures containing one or more dyes of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (I) 1

Abstract: A vehicle mounted broom that has a modular construction, improved sweeping action and versatile mounting capabilities. The broom has brush strips and integral channels formed in a bottom side of the housings that reduce greatly or eliminate rocking of the brush strips with respect to the housing to which they are removably mounted. The main housing is extruded from aluminum.

Abstract: The labeled toothbrush capable of indicating the user's name and other personal information according to the invention includes a bristle, a transparent tube-shaped handle, a stuffing column member and a waterproof ring. The stuffing column member inserted into the housing at the handle is for indicating the user's name and other personal information, thereby clearly labeling information such as the user's name, blood type, and age.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor mat comprising a base portion and a tacky insert. The tacky insert may comprise a plurality of tacky sheets, each having a non-smooth texture on a top surface thereof to reduce glare or shine from light that is incident on the surface.

Abstract: A portable cart for mobile computer classroom is disclosed, which installs a plurality of computers and electronic devices on a mobile vehicle so that a computer classroom can be set up anywhere. The portable cart includes a first computer, a plurality of second computers, a power supply device, a network hub, a projector, a central control computer, and a wireless network access point. The first computer is used by teachers for teaching, and the second computers are portable computers with wireless transmission capability. When the second computers are not in use, they are placed at a slot rack which is wired for electrical recharging. The power supply device further comprises a recharge device and a plug, wherein the plug can be plugged in the electrical power outlet to provide power to the first computer and the electronic devices installed in the portable cart, and can recharge the second computers through the recharge device.

Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic airflow chamber that facilitates the separation of contaminants from a suction airstream. The airflow chamber includes a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, with the chamber inlet being fluidically connected with at least one of a suction nozzle and an above-the-floor cleaning tool. An exhaust filter housing includes a suction duct and an exhaust plenum, with the suction duct communicating with the chamber outlet. A suction source housing includes an open end communicating with the exhaust plenum and a closed end. A suction source is positioned within the suction source housing to define an annular exhaust flow passageway surrounding the suction source from the housing closed end to the housing open end. The suction source includes a suction inlet communicating with the suction duct and an exhaust outlet communicating with the housing closed end.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning device is provided, which comprises a first cleaning room including a first cleaning portion for cleaning a substrate placed therein, and a second cleaning room including a second cleaning portion for cleaning a substrate provided therein. The first cleaning room is stacked on the second cleaning room so that at least a portion of the first cleaning room overlaps at least a portion of the second cleaning room.

Abstract: A bumper for a motor vehicle surface and a method of attaching the same. The bumper includes a body and at least one tail for attaching the bumper to the motor vehicle surface. The tail is integral to the body and includes a threaded or grooved tail portion. The tail includes a threaded or grooved aperture formed therein for receiving the tail portion therethrough. The bumper attachment method includes inserting a tail of the bumper through an opening formed in the motor vehicle surface and passing the threaded or grooved portion of the tail through an aperture formed within the tail to inhibit removal of the bumper from the motor vehicle surface.