Abstract: Protective clothing, especially a protective clothing made from metal ring braiding (13), which comprises a closing strap (2) made from metal ring braiding (13).

Abstract: A sideshield eye protector is presented which includes a comfort and safety wing that is formed as a surface appendage thereon, and extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the surface of the sideshield along the contoured edge of the sideshield positioned closest to the wearer's face. The comfort and safety wing may be integral to the sideshield forming an integral structure therewith or removably attached thereto. The comfort and safety wing is oriented generally parallel with the facial surfaces and generally follows the proximate facial contours. A separate wing portion may be fabricated on both the upper and lower parts of each sideshield, the upper wing portion extending from the upper contoured edge of the sideshield which provides additional coverage over the upper portion of the eye orbits, temple and lower forehead area. The lower face about the lower eye orbit and upper cheek area has a generally parallel orientation with those facial surfaces.

Abstract: There is provided a glove-like interface for use in protecting a user's hand during utility tasks comprising a body having a plurality of finger members extending therefrom; and resilient hand support means for securing the glove to a user's hand, wherein the resilient hand support means comprises both finger support means and palm support means for respectively securing the glove to the fingers and palm of the user's hand.

Abstract: A security suit to contain the wearer and prevent removal. The suit comprises a body that extends over the torso of the wearer and includes an opening formed by a first edge and a second edge. A plurality of receivers are positioned on the edges adjacent to the opening. A strap is sized to fit through the receivers and secure the strap. The suit is positionable between open and closed orientations. In the open orientation, the opening is enlarged with the edges separated to allow the wearer to enter and exit the suit. In the closed orientation, the opening is closed with the edges adjacently positioned. In the closed orientation, the receivers align such that the strap can extend through. The strap is secured in the closed orientation by lock, knot, or other manner.

Abstract: A protective hood, such as a firefighter's hood, has an upper head-covering section, an anterior head-covering section having a window, through which portions of a wearer's face are exposed, a posterior-head covering section, and a lower shoulder-covering section. The anterior head-covering section is made from comparatively heavier, thermally insulative material, whereas the upper head-covering section and the other sections, or a selected one of the other sections, are made from similar, comparatively lighter material, such as mesh or netting, whereby to allow heat to pass readily through those sections made from comparatively lighter material.

Abstract: A disposable auxiliary collar element preferably made of disposable material, such as heavy gauge fibrous material adapted to be positioned on the integral collar of a garment to present a normal appearance when the garment is worn. Depending upon the degree of soiling, it may be reused or discarded at the end of a wearing. In one embodiment, the device is held in position by adhesive. In another embodiment it is maintained in position by a member extending below the garment collar.

Abstract: A thermally insulated hand glove for use in sporting activities. The hand glove has a main body for enclosing a user's hand, with a palm area having an exposed wall surface being substantially waterproof. A window aperture is made in a fraction of the palm area. A moisture permeable stretchable membrane is applied to fully close the window aperture, so as to provide an air vent system integral to the palm area for promoting moisture outflow generated from the user's hand palm perspiration outwardly from said glove main body, while controlling accidental moisture inflow seepage from outside weather conditions. The stretchable nature of the arcuate membrane pad biases the thumb finger part of the glove to a tilted location overhanging spacedly over the window, thus reducing the likelihood of accidental access of water or snow to the non waterproof membrane pad covering the window.

Abstract: In order to create a glove with a sleeve (21) designed to protect the wrist and/or lower arm area, it is proposed that the sleeve (21) form a first protective surface (22) for protecting the lower arm and/or wrist.

Abstract: A hand covering has a hand-receiving portion and a cover. The hand-receiving portion is closed at a first end and defining an opening at a second end. The hand covering comprises an air distribution device and an inlet cover. The air distribution device is disposed between the cover and the hand-receiving portion. The air distribution device has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet cover is removably coupled to the inlet of the air distribution device.

Abstract: A hand guard is disclosed having impermeable protection features and allowing skin contact on the pads of the fingers and thumb on a sensing hand. The first foil is a metacarpal guard shaped to cover the metacarpals and wrap around to cover a portion of the palm and thenar web space and having a fastener to fasten the first foil to itself. The digit guards include a thumb guard. Each digit guard is shaped like an elongated, hemispherical, cupped foil with contours to fit in overlying position for covering the dorsal and lateral portions of the thumb extending over a portion of both phalanges of the thumb. The digit guards are linked to the metacarpal guard, and each contain fasteners to retain the digits against the digit guards.

Abstract: A hunter's camouflage veil extending from the bridge of the wearer's nose to approximately the shoulders has a barrier panel that confines exhalation to behind the barrier panel and is configured to seal substantially with the wearer's face across the bridge of the nose and under the wearer's eyes. The veil prevents fogging of eyeglasses or goggles. The main panel of the veil can be two ply, with an outer camouflage fabric and an inner barrier ply of tightly woven fabric or plastic sheet. The seal is made using a malleable metal strip to conform the top edge to the wearer's nose, etc., and a compressible fleece pad to fill any remaining gaps. The top strip can be held by an elastic band or other tie encircling the head, and the veil drapes loosely over the wearer's face below the eyes.

Abstract: In safety goggles, in particular industrial safety goggles, comprising a curved sight piece and a soft frame between the sight piece and face contact area, it is provided that the frame is designed in the way of a bellows frame, having at least one fold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat resistant pad for protecting the user against high temperature. The pad includes an adhesive layer; an intermediate layer filled with air; and an insulation layer. The present invention also includes a protective garment containing at least one of the protective pads.

Abstract: A long-term urine-collection kit has a large-capacity can having a wide mouth, a small-capacity cup having a rim dimensioned to sit in the mouth, and a removable cover fittable over the mouth of the can when the cup is sitting in the mouth. The capacity of the can is enough, e.g. 2-3 l, to hold a day's urine, and the capacity of the cup is enough, e.g. 400-500 ml, to hold a single urination.

Abstract: A waste holding tank for a mobile sanitary toilet system includes a base section, a bowl section supported by the base section and a waste holding tank. The tank includes a housing defining a tank interior and a tank exterior. A vent opening is located at a first location of the housing. The opening forms a fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the tank. A vent conduit connects the vent opening on the tank exterior at the first location with the exterior of the tank at a second location of the housing. The vent conduit leads at least partly through the interior of the tank without being in fluid communication with the interior of the tank.

Abstract: An improved bidet device is set forth which includes a rotatable handle and capstan for positioning a spray tube and for opening the supply of water to the tube for spraying. A screw is received by the capstan to mount the handle and is further provided with a radial port. An actuator is coupled to the screw for rotation of the screw relative to the capstan to modulate the flow of water through the device. The actuator may be ergonometrically designed. As a further feature a sealing ball is provided which moves in response to water pressure to vent the spray tube and to seal the water supply against back flow from the tube.

Abstract: A portable bidet attachment, which is associated with existing toilet (36). Said device having water container (14) connected to one end of tube (20), said tube employing tube clamp (18), and the other end of said tube (20) is connected to removable nozzle (24) combined with suction cup (22) or toilet seat clip (23). In operation, user first shuts tube clamp, then fills water container (14) with water of desired temperature taken from a local faucet. Then, user places said device into proper positioning for use. The said device utilizes the natural force of gravity as its means for empowering the water stream. Said nozzle (24) with said device attaches only when user is ready for personal wash and is not present during normal use of the toilet. This invention cleans the posterior and genital area of the user. A few embodiments are enclosed.

Abstract: A toilet system includes a toilet (10) and a waste bin (12) adapted to receive waste from the toilet (10). An auger (30) is arranged to operatively cooperate with the waste bin (12) whereby at least some of the waste collected in the bin (12) can be extracted via the auger (30). The waste bin (12) includes a floor (14,16) which is sloped inwardly to form a channel (18). The floor (14,16) has a plurality of perforations which allow passage of liquid therethrough. Walls (24,26) extend upwardly from a perimeter of the floor (14,16) and the auger (30) is positioned at a lower portion (32) of the channel (18).

Abstract: The invention provides a transfer board for aiding disabled individuals in moving from one surface to another, such as from a chair to a bed. The transfer board can also be designed to provide a seat for a toilet so that a disabled individual can be more easily transferred from a chair or bed to the toilet. The board is designed so that it can be utilized on a portable chair or can be affixed to a toilet in a home, hotel, or hospital, for example, to provide a toilet seat that better enables the transfer of a physically challenged individual onto the seat.

Abstract: An automatic hair washing device including a basin having a hollow interior, a plurality of rotating nozzle assemblies rigidly connected to the interior of the basin for spraying a plurality of selected liquids onto the hair of the user of the automatic hair washing device of the invention, and a hood rotatably connected to basin, the hood having flexible face cover therein for covering the hair and ears of the user of the automatic hair washing device of the invention.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling the intensity of flow of water leaving a single speed water pump and entering a spa tub. A single speed water pump is connected to a spa tub via a pump suction pipe and a pump outlet pipe. The single speed water pump has its suction connected to the spa tub and sucks water out of the spa tub via the pump suction pipe. A controller is electrically connected to at least one air valve and the air valve is connected to the pump suction pipe. The controller opens the air valve to allow air into the pump suction. Air from the air valve mixes with water pumped from the tub to create an air/water mixture. The air water mixture is pumped back into the spa tub via the pump outlet pipe. The intensity of the flow of the air water mixture back into the spa tub depends upon the amount of air allowed into the air/water mixture via the air valve.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy spa includes an interior having an interior surface, a plurality of ports, and at least one flow control device. The interior surface is configured to receive a person. The plurality of ports include a first port configured to discharge fluid toward the first portion of the person and a second port configured to discharge fluid toward a second portion of the person to provide hydrotherapy to the person when the person is received on the interior surface. The at least one flow control device is configured for fluid communication with a fluid source and the device includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe includes a plurality of inlets, and the second pipe includes a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the plurality of ports. The first pipe and/or the second pipe are moveable, one relative to the other, among a plurality of positions.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing spa or jetted bath tub having a preferably vinyl, decorative film disposed over at least a portion of the underside of the spa shell, subsequent to the molding thereof; a coating of an adhesion accelerator disposed over at least the portion of the spa shell underside that is not covered by a decorative film, with optional hand painted indicia applied to the spa body underside upon at least decorative film uncovered areas of the spa body, prior to the application of the fibreglass lay up to the spa body. The method of manufacture of the spa is also disclosed.

Abstract: Polymeric plumbing fixtures such as sinks, lavatories and tubs are disclosed that comprise a thermoformed or molded interior shell having a top side with a relatively smooth, polymeric surface; a polymeric reinforcing layer bonded to the underside of the shell; and a thermoformed or polymeric cap nestably engageable with the underside of the reinforced shell. The cap cooperates with the shell to encapsulate the reinforcing layer and the reinforcing layer bonds the cap the shell to form a unitary structure. The polymeric cap thereby provides an attractive, finished surface on the underside of the resultant fixture. The structural configuration disclosed herein is particularly preferred for use in making kitchen sinks. A method for making the subject fixtures is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable wash basin device is disclosed. The device includes a sink for receiving fresh water therein for permitting a user thereof to wash. The sink defines an open top for the reception therein of the fresh water so that the user thereof is permitted to wash therein. A container is disposed adjacent to the sink for containing the fresh water and a pump is operably connected to the container for pumping the fresh water from the container into the sink. A lid is secured to the sink such that when the lid is disposed in an open disposition thereof, access to the sink by the user thereof is permitted and when the lid is disposed in a closed disposition thereof, the lid covers the sink.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and can be connected with an existing motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a gear box having first and second input shafts that are selectively covered by a movable cover. The bed end may include a frame having drain openings for draining water from the bed end when the bed end is washed. The bed end may also include an end cap that is fastened to the frame in a unique manner, and that helps to maintain a panel of the bed end cover in a curved or bowed configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a patient transfer device comprising lifting arrangement positionable adjacent a patient and movable between a first position and a second position, and support arrangement for supporting the patient. The support arrangement is attachable to the lifting arrangement along a number of anchor locations thereon, the anchor locations including a pair of central anchor locations, a first pair of outer anchor locations on one side of the pair of central anchor locations and a second pair of outer anchor locations on an opposite side of the central pair of anchor locations; the support arrangement including a pair of central contact locations near a central location on the body of the patient, a first pair of outer contact locations on one side of the pair of central contact locations and a second pair of outer contact locations on an opposite side of the central pair of contact locations.

Abstract: A portable “pop-up” structure comprising a first part (10) forming a receptacle, and a second part (11) forming an enclosure for the receptacle. The first and second parts are separable and each may be folded into a plurality of overlying loops for storing. Each part of the structure is made from a flexible coilable material frame with a foldable cloth-like material between the frame members. Thus, the structure forms a portable cot or animal bed which may be quickly released and erected using the “pop-up” principle, yet readily folded and stowed when note required.

Abstract: An adjustable locking mechanism incorporated in a bracket embracing laterially slidable first and second members,. said mechanism being incorporated in the bracket and having a first element engaged with the bracket and a second element engaged with the first element and movable through both the first element and the bracket into engagement with the first member to force the first member into engagement with the second member to hold said first and second members in fixed lateral relationship to each other.

Abstract: A ribbon combination for holding the ends of a plurality of laths in a grid-like arrangement comprises a row of pouches which are open to at least one side. The ribbon combination, is manufactured as a combination of ribbon parts (3 and 4) which lie essentially flat against each other which ribbon parts are joined to one another in a suitable manner. The first ribbon part (3) consists of a shrinkable material (e.g., cotton material) and the second ribbon part (4) consist of a non-shrinkable or less shrinkable material (e.g., nylon or pre-shrunken cotton material). The ribbon combination is then subjected to a shrinking process. By this, the pouches which were flat beforehand, comprise now a shrunken pouch bottom and a pouch part arching over the bottom. The ribbon combination is very easy to manufacture and comprises a constant length, independent of whether lath ends are inserted in the pouches or not.

Abstract: An operating table includes a bearing column, a table top mounted on the bearing column, and a control device. The table top is displaceable from a middle position transversely to a longitudinal axis of the table and tiltable about a tilting axis that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the table. The control device automatically activates a transverse displacement of the table top in a direction towards the middle position during a tilting movement.

Abstract: An articulating bed frame includes a main frame; a back section connected to the main frame by first and second linkage assemblies, each of the first and second linkage assemblies being pivotally connected at first and third ends to the back section and pivotally connected at opposing respective second and fourth ends to the main frame; an upper leg section connected to the main frame by a third linkage assembly and a support link assembly, the third linkage assembly being pivotally connected at opposing fifth and sixth ends to the upper leg section and the main frame, respectively, and the support link assembly being rigidly connected at a seventh end to the upper leg section and being slidably and pivotably connected at an opposing eighth end to the main frame; a seat section pivotally connected at opposing ends to the back section and the upper leg section; a lower leg section pivotally connected to the upper leg section and freely supported atop a forward end of the main frame; and, a drive assembly conne

Abstract: A bed having a base, a pedestal oriented between a top side of the base and a patient support deck to facilitate elevational movement of the support deck. The patient support deck includes a seat section which includes a deck plate. A pair of laterally spaced support brackets are provided on the patient support deck. Coupling elements are supported on each of the support brackets. Separate patient supporting devices are configured to operatively connect to a selected one of the two coupling elements is provided. A guideway is provided on each of the support brackets, the guideway supporting a frame and having a track thereon. A receptacle is mounted on the track and for movement relative to the frame, the receptacle being stowable beneath the deck plate and deployable so that the receptacle is oriented immediately below the perineal edge of the seat section.

Abstract: A mattress comprises a core, a first padding layer and a second padding layer positioned on top of the core. A bottom support layer is disposed below the core. The bottom support layer is relatively dense and firm to support the core.

Abstract: A process for the retanning of iron-tanned leather, comprising applying to iron-tanned leather condensates based on:

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for cleaning using dual phase wash solutions. The dual phase wash solutions comprise emulsions of polar and non-polar solvents with emulsifiers, surfactants and detergents. The methods of the present invention comprise the steps of charging an article to a washing machine comprising a washing drum, exposing the article in the wash drum to a wash solution comprising 0.125 to 20 percent water; a detergent comprising an ionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant and an emulsifier; and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, agitating the article and wash solution in the washing drum, draining the wash solution from the drum, optionally, adding a rinse solution comprising substantially the same components as the wash solution; agitating the article in the rinse solution; and separating the rinse solution from the article by allowing the rinse solution to drain out of the drum and spinning the drum to drive off residual rinse solution through centrifugal force.

Abstract: A method of sensing a current laundry amount during a wash cycle of a washing machine is provided. A wash course, and in particular, a corresponding supply of water, are appropriately controlled by sensing a laundry amount whenever a door is opened after initiation of a wash cycle of the wash course. The method is for controlling a washing machine provided with a door having an apparatus for determining an opened/closed status of the door. The method includes steps of sensing a first wet laundry amount after initiating a wash cycle of a wash course; sensing a second wet laundry amount upon detection of an abnormal open state of the door during the wash cycle; and controlling the wash course based on the most recently sensed wet laundry amount. The first wet laundry amount sensing step is performed periodically throughout the wash cycle, and the detection of an abnormal open state of the door occurs during a predetermined time period following the initiation of the wash cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine control method a thorough soaking of laundry before performing a washing step in a washing machine having a variable speed tub and a variable speed pulsator. The method includes steps of setting a water level in the tub; supplying water to the tub according to the water level setting step; rotating the pulsator at a first predetermined speed during the water supplying step; and rotating the pulsator and tub at a second predetermined speed during the water supplying step until the water in the tub reaches the set water level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: A composition for coloring a keratin material, comprising:

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair colouring composition comprising

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

Abstract: An automatic level-control floating apparatus supports a pontoon bridge, a floating floor or another superstructure floating on the sea, where the height of tide or the sea level varies. It is difficult to maintain the level of such a superstructure, which the floating apparatus can keep at a constant level without using motive power.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft. The apparatus includes a first passageway member pivotally coupled at an inboard end thereof to a rotunda and supported close to an outboard end thereof by a ground support member. The apparatus also includes a telescopic passageway member that is pivotally mounted to the passageway member via a flexible connection disposed therebetween. The telescopic passageway member is for being supported in a cantilever-like fashion such that the telescopic passageway member is extensible over the wing of the aircraft, for servicing the doorway located rearward of the wing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and installation for constructing an expressway, and to an expressway to be used as a duplicating road for existing urban or suburban motorways assigned for a heavy traffic.

Abstract: A grass grooming brush arrangement 10, which is coupled with a propelling vehicle via a draw bar 11, and which comprises:

Abstract: An orbital remover including a body assembly and a tip drive assembly. The body assembly includes a main spring. The tip drive assembly includes a tip holder, a bearing guide having a convoluted race formed on an inner surface, a bearing spring, and at least two ball bearings. The ball bearings are housed in the tip drive assembly between the bearing spring and the bearing guide within the convoluted race formed in the body assembly, and the depression of the body assembly in a vertical movement actuates the ball bearings within the convoluted race, thereby rotating a tip received in the tip holder in an orbital movement. The main spring provides resistance for and returns the tip drive assembly to a starting position after the body assembly is vertically depressed.

Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning implement that functions both as a broom and a scuff removing device. The exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a plastic base that serves as the attachment point for (i) a plurality of bristles (ii) a handle, and (iii) a device that is useful for removing scuff marks from floors. A first general embodiment of the scuff removing device includes a friction forming material that has been attached to a base or support that includes a rounded or curved forward surface. A second general embodiment of the scuff removing device includes a detachable scuff remover that includes a piece of friction forming material mounted on a base which may be clipped to the end of a broom handle opposite the broom head.

Abstract: A bottle washing and drying implement has a handle with two ends, the ends being provided with removable washing and drying attachments, respectively. In particular, the drying attachment has a plurality of looped strips of drying material, such as natural or artificial chamois, fastened to a holder. The holder is fastened to the handle by a threaded stud and a corresponding threaded opening; the stud can protrude from the end of the handle to fit securely into a corresponding aperture in the attachment, or the stud can protrude from the attachment to fit into a corresponding aperture in the end of the handle.

Abstract: A sweeping and wringing apparatus, comprising: a handle; a moving bar, having an upper end that is hingedly connected with said handle at a middle position thereof and a lower end that is placed inside said handle at a lower position thereof; a transmission rod, glidingly mounted within said handle and having an upper end that is hingedly connected with said lower end of said moving bar; a frame, having a vertical part with an upper end that is attached to said handle at a lower end thereof and a horizontal part with two far ends that define left and right sides; a pair of hinge plates, having an upper end that is hingedly connected with one of said far ends of said horizontal part of said frame and having a bent part with a bolt; a pulling element, attached to said lower end of said transmission rod; a pair of holding plates, having vertical ribs with inner ends that are hingedly connected with said pulling element and extending symmetrically to the left and right, respectively; and a cleaning head, fastened