Abstract: The Sure-Cut is designed to be worn comfortably around finger(s) to prevent user from injury to finger(s). The Sure-Cut is also designed with an edge on top and bottom to be utilized in multiple angles to create effects in the flow of the haircut, the straightedge allows for a longer more accurate guide. The Sure-Cut also has a Velcro type combing action surface, used to pull or comb more strands of hair to the surface of the straight edge for more of a precision and even haircut. This invention assist the user by providing protection against cutting, it also improves the haircutting process by increasing the distance of the cut or guide without risk of injury. In doing so, the haircutting time is decreased. While having a straightedge, it also ensures a straight cut. And by having a hard, brush like surface; the Velcro acts as a comb effect to ensure all strands of hair in a particular section are pulled creating a more precise, even haircut.

Abstract: An arrangement in a garment for fastening and detaching at least one pocket includes an attachment member and an attachment counter piece, which are formed of a zip fastener. One half is attached to the garment and the other half to the upper edge of the pocket, in such a way that the pocket can be completely detached by opening the zip fastener. Here, the term “pocket” also refers to, for example, a knee protector or a suspension device for a mobile terminal device.

Abstract: Apparel articles including flexible personal device and information displays provide a system and method for displaying text and graphical output of personal devices to the wearer of the apparel article or another person interacting with a personal device of the wearer. The apparel includes a display having enhanced flexibility that is visible in low ambient light conditions without requiring the use of a back-light. Hats, shirts and other apparel articles provide displays for programming by other persons via a wireless network interface and for displaying information such as Internet messages and pages, temperature, exercise data, stock quotes, computer monitor displays and other information to the wearer of the apparel. Control inputs of personal devices are also incorporated in the apparel via a touch-screen aligned with the display or other discrete controls integrated within the apparel.

Abstract: A wader includes a wader leg and a leg insulator. The leg insulator is placed in contact with the wader leg and provides thermal insulation for a user's leg when the user is wearing the wader. However, the leg insulator can be easily and conveniently removed from the wader leg while the user's leg is positioned within the wader leg. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to remove the wader in order to reduce the amount of thermal insulation provided to his or her leg.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reversible jacket that includes two independently functional flexible hoods that allow a person wearing the jacket to utilize one hood in one configuration of the jacket, and the other hood in a reversed configuration. A reversible jacket of the invention can find a variety of different applications, for example, it can be employed as a camouflage jacket in two different environments.

Abstract: A reversible no-tie necktie with integrated, reversible, restraint and a reversible knot structure encompassing: added capabilities, ease of use and maintenance, and a streamlined manufacturing process. The reversible knot structure fastens about the necktie's main body. The reversible necktie retains prima facie traditional necktie aesthetics on its own and also retains such an appearance when the knot structure is secured in place. An integrated restraint is provided for means of confining the necktie's rear section ends from frontal view and may also be used for means of securing the necktie to a shirt.

Abstract: A forearm guard is disclosed wherein the components thereof provides both effective impact protection to the forearm and perspiration absorbing capability to prevent moisture from effecting the user's grip. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the forearm guard comprise a sleeve of stretchable material and a flexible impact absorbing pad affixed to the forearm portion of said sleeve. The sleeve is preferable comprised of washable fabric that includes an elastomeric component, and/or is woven to provide stretchability. The sleeve can be of any suitable length and diameter effective to secure the impact absorbing pad over the forearm and thereby protect the forearm of the wearer during an athletic activity. In the preferred embodiments of this invention, the forearm guard is particularly suitable in the protection of the forearm of a baseball player from a wild pitch during batting.

Abstract: A long lifetime work glove is provided for use in works of pulling a rope and the like during fishing, for example. A first reinforcement coat is formed on the surface of a fiber-made base glove to cover a portion that extends along sides of and towards tips of a thumb and a forefinger through the center of a crotch between the thumb and forefinger, by adhering to the portion a liquid of compound rubber latex, and a second reinforcement coat is formed to cover the surface of the base glove except the back thereof, by adhering a liquid of compound rubber latex to the corresponding surface area of the base glove including the portion already covered with the first reinforcement coat.

Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: A sports cap having a crown and a fastening mechanism having two coupling devices coupled to the crown and a belt detachably coupled to the coupling devices. The belt can be resiliently elastic, or may not be significantly elastic. The belt can also have indicia thereon. Because the belt is detachable, it can be replaced by a second belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.

Abstract: A hosiery sock with a sound device for producing animal-type sounds. The hosiery sock includes a foot section, a heel section, and an ankle section. The hosiery sock includes a three-dimensional unit attached to the ankle section. The three-dimensional unit includes a sound assembly having a sound chip, a speaker for transmitting the sound of the sound chip, an activation button for activating the sound produced by the sound chip, with filler material therein and a decorative cover having an animal face thereon. The sound chip is used for producing a sound which corresponds to the sound that the anim al face makes.

Abstract: A decorative suspender which may be used as ornamentation in accordance with a fashion of blouse that exposes the midriff and lower back. The suspender attaches by a means of suitable fasteners such as clips or buttonholes, to the bottom of the blouse which then connects to the waistband of the pants. An ornamental element can be affixed to the straps and can be substituted by other elements as desired by the wearer.

Abstract: A safety helmet includes a hat having an arcuate, elongated recessed area defined in an inner face of the hat and a through hole defined through a periphery of the hat. A lining is detachably connected to the inner face of the hat so as to define an air duct inside the safety helmet.

Abstract: The present invention related to a nose-bridge for swimming goggles and swimming goggles having the nose-bridge of the present invention. The swimming goggles of the present invention include two eyepieces, each eyepiece accommodating a lens and having an inner end, each of the inner ends of the swimming goggles having a portion defining a hole therethrough. The nose bridge includes a strap for joining the inner ends of the eyepieces. The strap has first and second end portions and is slidably passable through each of the holes. In some embodiments, the nose bridge further includes a connector for connecting the first and second end portions when the strap is passed through the holes so that the strap forms a closed loop. The connector thereby allows for adjustment of the strap to vary the circumference of the loop and thereby adjust the distance between the eyepieces.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles for swimming pool purposes of the present invention comprises left and right lens frames each having an inner surface and an outer surface, a bridge member integrally formed between the inner sides of the left and right lens frames, and a gasket integrally on the inner surface of the left and right lens frames. The feature of the present invention is that the bridge member includes a connection section and an adjustment section, wherein both ends of the connection section is integrally disposed on the upper edge of the inner sides of the left and right lens frames. The adjustment section at least includes a flexible thread arranged below the connection section, and a joint member formed on the left or right lens frames for being inserted through by the flexible thread and a coupling passage defined on the left or right lens frames for securing the flexible thread.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles of the present invention comprises a pair of left and right lens frames which respectively include an outer surface and an inner surface and receive a pair of lenses, a bridge member disposed at the upper edges of the inner sides of the left and right lens frames, and a head strap means disposed at the outer sides of the left and right lens frames. The feature of the present invention is that the head strap means at least includes a first thread, a second thread, and a pair of adjustment fasteners disposed at the first and second threads, wherein the first thread is disposed at the upper position of the outer sides of the left and right frames, and the second thread is disposed at the lower position of the outer sides of the left and right frames.

Abstract: A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a patient. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a patient. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human being, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped.

Abstract: A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped.

Abstract: A toilet-flushing (1) device comprises a container (2) divided by an elastic diaphragm (3) with a direct unrestricted connection to a water supply under pressure at the lower part of the container (2), with a flushing valve (15) also in the lower part of the container. The water distends the diaphragm (3) so that when the flushing valve (15) is opened, the diaphragm (3) ejects the flushing water fast, allowing a small volume flush to effectively clear the toilet trap (2) and sewer. Extension of the diaphragm can be reduced by having two diaphragms (55), (56), each providing half the flush volume by their extension. Substantial water saving is enabled. A water pressure actuated valve (35) that is well adapted for application to this device is disclosed.

Abstract: A coating for the surfaces of a swimming pool includes a plurality of panels in which the panels are, in case, welded one to another and firmly fixed to the surfaces of the swimming pool. The coating is realized with materials resistant to corrosion and to atmospheric agents, like PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and has decorations reproducing photographs and/or personalizations of any kind.

Abstract: A water level controller for a pool has a water level sensor immersed in the pool. A processor detects if the sensor senses low water. A transmitter sends a radio frequency signal to a receiver if the processor detects the low water. The receiver turns on a valve to add water to the pool. The transmitter and processor are contained in a waterproof housing. A main power switch is located internally in the housing, and moves between on and off positions by inverting the housing. A wave filter timer within the processor turns on for a selected interval when the processor detects low water. The receiver has an overfill counter that turns on for a selected interval when the receiver receives the low water signal. The receiver resets the overfill counter prior to reaching the selected count each time that the receiver receives a low water signal.

Abstract: Coupling device for sanitary fitting is disclosed.

Abstract: A flush tank includes a water entrance to receive water from a water reservoir, a water outlet for discharging the water and controlled by a valve member, and a water inlet disposed in the upper portion to receive waste water from waste water suppliers. A valve device is attached to the lower portion of the tank member, to control and to allow little water to flow into the tank member via the water entrance. Another valve device is attached to the upper portion of the tank member, to control and to allow the waste water to flow into and to fill the tank member via the water inlet.

Abstract: A double bunk bed is convertible into a single bed or a settee by removing the upper base and mattress, placing it on the lower one and then lowering the end members to serve as arm rests or as head- and foot-boards for the single bed. The end members are of inverted U-shape and their arms are telescopically received in legs at the four corners of the lower base/mattress component.

Abstract: A baby furniture includes a boundary frame, a body supporting member spaced apart with the boundary frame, and a plurality of supporting legs connected the boundary frame with the supporting member. A boundary shelter is supported by the boundary frame to surround an interior space within the supporting legs and define a play yard cavity within the supporting legs at a position above the body supporting member and a bassinet cavity within the supporting legs at a position below the body supporting member. Therefore, the baby furniture functions as a play yard when an opening of the play yard cavity faces upwardly and as a bassinet when an opening of the bassinet cavity faces upwardly by flipping the baby furniture in an up side down manner.

Abstract: A bed base is disclosed that that has an integrated locking and release crossbar mechanism to enable adjustment of the width of the bed base to correspond to the width of the bed mattress and/or box spring.

Abstract: A bed rail structured to minimize the gap between the mattress and the bed rail and including a leg portion and a rail portion. The rail portion extends upwardly on a first side of the mattress to extend beyond the sleeping surface of the mattress and prevent a person from rolling out of bed. The leg portion is sandwiched between the mattress and the box spring and extends toward a second side of the mattress. In one embodiment, the leg portion includes a distal end that is engaged to the second side of at least one of the mattress and box spring such that the distal end and rail portion hug the mattress. In another embodiment, the bed rail includes a relatively rigid cover depending from an upper portion of the rail portion to the sleeping surface so as to cover a gap that may exist between the first side of the mattress and the rail portion.

Abstract: A bedding cover having a hidden multisided access flap for improved access to a pocket of the bedding cover generally comprising a front panel stitched to a back panel providing a pocket between the front panel and the back panel. A multisided access flap within the back panel provides access to the pocket. A first fastener securing a first side of the access flap is substantially covered by a first hiding flap provided by an edge of the back panel opposing the first side of the access flap. A second fastener positioned substantially perpendicular to the first fastener secures a second side of the access flap and provides multidirectional access to the pocket. A second hiding flap substantially provided by a second edge of the back panel opposing the second side of the access flap covers the second fastener. The claimed invention includes a method of making the bedding cover.

Abstract: A material for bedclothes includes first and second outer layers connected together at their peripheries, the first outer layer being made of at least two sub-layers connected together, one sub-layer being a smooth fabric material and a second sub-layer being made of a comfort-adjusting material such as a heat insulating material (fibrous batting). The second outer layer is made of a smooth fabric material (cotton sheeting). The first and second sub-layers can be sewn together to provide a quilted, non-smooth outer surface. The smooth outer layer is intended for contact with a person using the bedclothes.

Abstract: An organizer for a juvenile product is described. The organizer includes a frame including an attachment mechanism configured to attach to a top portion of the juvenile product. The organizer also includes a first compartment mounted to the frame and configured to receive a wet material. A first lid is disposed above the first compartment to move between an open position and a closed position and arranged to cover the first compartment in the closed position. The first lid is configured to seal the wet material within the first compartment when in the closed position. A second compartment of the organizer is configured to receive diaper changing materials, and the second compartment is mounted to the underside of the frame.

Abstract: A power-controlled bed mainly includes an upper bed frame on which a mattress divided into movable back, thigh, and leg rest parts and a fixed hip rest part is supported; a lower bed frame; at least one lifting mechanism pivotally connected at upper and lower ends to the upper and the lower bed frames, respectively; and a microcomputer controller for controlling operation of the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism may be manually controlled for the upper bed frame to statically stay at different positions, or be automatically controlled via the controller to dynamically shift the upper bed frame between two or more selected position combinations, so that the force of gravity is well utilized in the movements of the bed to promote a user's blood circulation, help clearing of sputum, enable sufficient supply of oxygen to the brain, do rehabilitation exercises, etc.

Abstract: A board has an upper section, with an upper surface for supporting a patient, and a lower section, having two spars separated by a concave surface. The lower section is smaller than the upper section, forming longitudinal flanges through which hand passages are provided. Stiffening members can be housed in the spars. The board is combined with a pad that is attached to the upper surface. A beveled edge on the pad reduces shear forces. Indicia, such as a raised ridge, aid in properly locating the pad, which is preferably attached by a two-sided adhesive sheet with less adhesion on the side that adheres to the board. An IV support pole formed of collapsible segments can be attached to the board by a clamp. The pole has a hook on which an IV container can be hung, and an elastic wrap that encircles, stabilizes, and pressurizes the IV container.

Abstract: A post operative patient assist device comprising two sections, one designed to attach the device to a bed frame or the like, and the second section having a series of gripping members flexibly connected one to the other in series so as to provide a chain of grips for the patient to successively engage with his or her hands to as to allow him or her to raise themselves from a supine position to a sitting position or vice versa. The gripping members are made of a thermoplastic elastomer compound.

Abstract: An air mattress device includes an air mattress member, and a temperature regulator coupled to the air mattress member with a hose, to supply the regulated air into the air mattress member via the hose. The temperature regulator includes a casing disposed in a housing, a heat exchanging member disposed in the casing, to exchange heat with the air flowing into the casing. A heat dissipating device is disposed in the housing, a heat exchanger includes two conductors disposed between the heat dissipating device and the casing, to transmit heat between the heat dissipating device and the casing.

Abstract: Three-dimensional unitized thermoplastic foam structures are made by thermoplastic welding of different foam components. The unitized foam structures may include a planar base to which other foam components are welded to project from the base and provide a flexible three-dimensional structure. The thermal bonding or welding of the thermoplastic foam components creates a unitized structure which is both flexible and load bearing. For mattress and seating applications, the welded foam structures may be combined with an innerspring, and certain of the foam components of the structure may mechanically engage parts of the innerspring. The preferred foam deck has first and second panels interconnected by one or more webs. One or more foam decks may be employed. Other foam components may be attached to the foam decks or other components. The unitized foam structures can be employed as single or double-sided mattresses, seating structures or other flexible support structures.

Abstract: An automatic stapling assembly includes a stapling device disposed in a housing to staple edge portions of sheet materials to be stapled, a casing disposed in the housing and having a channel to receive a tape and the edge portions of sheet materials, a pressing device includes a pair of rollers to force the tape onto the edge portions of sheet materials. A cutting device includes a pair of cutter blades to cut the tape off the edge portions of sheet materials after the edge portions of sheet materials have been stapled together by the stapling device and bound together by the tape.

Abstract: The invention is a deburring implement which, in use, is mounted to a saw with an orientation that allows deburring after cutting without reorientation of the saw, where the deburring implement can have an internal deburring component and an outer deburring component, and where the deburring implement can be mounted to a mounting fixture that is mounted to the saw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkaline protease using a fungal culture of the order entomophthorales and to the use of the said protease in the pretanning processes of leather manufacture.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods whereby tannin staining of a natural or synthetic lumber product can be inhibited or prevented. The compositions and methods described herein can be used in conjunction with compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial growth on or in lumber products.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing residual stain from a surface to which a stain has been applied and for staining a surface. An exemplary apparatus includes an inlet chamber connected to a nozzle and an outlet chamber adapted for connection to a source of low pressure to establish a flow through the apparatus, into the inlet chamber and out the outlet chamber. The apparatus further includes a reservoir for trapping stain entrained in the flow through the apparatus. An exemplary method of removing residual stain from a surface to which a stain has been applied generally includes suctioning residual stain from the surface. An exemplary method of staining a surface generally includes applying stain to the surface; suctioning residual stain from the surface; and collecting the residual stain suctioned from the surface in a reservoir.

Abstract: An appliance splash seal includes a rigid ring attached to a flexible ring. The flexible ring includes a living hinge between it and the rigid ring so that the flexible ring can deflect in response to being engaged by a moving tub. The rigid ring includes spring fingers which can spring radially outwardly for passing over a curled flange of a top cover.

Abstract: A washing machine wherein a cold water valve is opened during a hot fill operation is described. In one embodiment, the washing machine comprises a cabinet, a tub and basket mounted within the cabinet, and an agitation element mounted within the basket. The machine also includes a cold water valve for controlling flow of cold water to the tub, and a hot water valve for controlling flow of hot water to the tub. A control coupled to the cold water valve controls opening and closing of the cold water valve during the hot fill operation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising a dicationic diazo dye of formula (I): W1—W2—N═N—W3—L—W4—N═N—W5—W6, as well as the dyeing method using said composition and the novel compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Agent for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers based on developers and couplers and containing at least one aldehyde of general formula (I) or (II) 1

Abstract: A dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising at least one direct tricationic dye of formula (I) below:

Abstract: A dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising at least one dissymmetrical polycationic direct dye of formula (I) below:

Abstract: Composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, which comprises at least one compound chosen from among the direct dyes of the heteroylarylmethane type defined herein, including diheteroylarylmethane and leuco precursors thereof. Furthermore, a method for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, using the composition and a kit or device containing same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dyeing process for human keratin fibres, which comprises applying to the fibres a dye composition (A) containing, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers; developing the colour in alkaline, neutral or acidic medium using an oxidizing composition (B) containing an oxidizing agent, at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) also containing an effective amount of at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer chosen from quaternized celluloses modified with groups containing at least one fatty chain, chosen from alkyl, arylalkyl and alkylaryl groups containing at least 8 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof, and quaternized hydroxyethylcelluloses modified with groups containing at least one fatty chain, chosen from alkyl, arylalkyl and alkylaryl groups containing at least 8 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof; the compositions (A) and (B) being mixed together immediately before use or applied one after the ot

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic dye of formula (1) and (1a) 1