Abstract: A protective headgear, such as a baseball catcher's mask, is disclosed. The protective headgear includes a shell, a cage, padding, and a strap/harness device. The shell includes a flared jaw area providing protection to the player/wearer's jaw. The cage includes a throat protection portion that extends downward, past the shell, and a flared ear portion, flaring away from the wearer's face, which keeps balls in front of the player/wearer. Padding is strategically placed inside the chin and forehead areas for protection. The protective headgear is designed to be used with a separate catcher's skull helmet. The strap/harness device is used to connect the protective headgear to the separate catcher's skull helmet.

Abstract: Presented herein is a protective cape, large enough to completely cover the user's body, that keeps hair clippings, liquids, chemicals, and other irritants away from the user and the user's clothing. An opening at the center of the cape fits over the user's head and is fully adjustable to fit securely around the neck. The cape may be equipped with additional features such as arm openings and a perforated seam for easy removal.

Abstract: A disposable, yet re-usable, clear plastic protective covering, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, designed to enclose articles or areas of the body in an air tight, thus waterproof environment and fitted to the body by means of simple single or multiple bands of elastic, permanently attached to the open end(s) by heat sealing, sewing or gluing with an adhesive, around the circumference of the device opening, to secure the device in place for the duration of use providing single-handed application and removal, and preventing exposure to damaging moisture, fluids or other contaminants to the area of concern for use in medical or non-medical situations.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a conveniently stored disposable water protective over garment. The over garments are produced from a thermoplastic tube by a repeating series of seals, perforations and cuts. The over garments include over coats and over pants and a multiple of over garments are stored in a single container. Typically, the over garments are provided in a roll where a first garment is connected to a second, the second to a third and so on. Alternatively, the over garments can be separated prior to packaging so that they can be removed from the container individually without the need for tearing a connecting perforation.

Abstract: A jacket that may be used in hot weather is disclosed. The jacket may be particularly useful for motorcycle and equestrian riders. The jacket is sufficiently fashionable and stylish such that it may be worn on other occasions as well. According to some aspects the jacket includes two sleeves, a chest portion, and a back portion. The chest portion is shorter than conventional jackets, and according to some arrangements the chest portion is designed to accent a woman's figure and be worn above the wearer's breastline. A zipper, snaps, buttons, or Velcro, and/or decorative trim may also be added.

Abstract: A nursing apron that covers an infant being breastfed to thereby afford privacy to the nursing mother, and that also provides at least partial support to the nursing infant. The apron is made from a piece of material having a top end, a bottom end, and opposite side edges, and is adapted to cover the chest area of a nursing mother, with the top end lying beneath the chin of the mother, the bottom end lying at about midsection of the mother, and the opposite side edges partially wrapping around the sides of the mother. A tie or belt is on the bottom end for securing the bottom end about the midsection of the mother to form a support pouch for supporting a nursing infant in position to be breastfed.

Abstract: An athletic glove having a gripping surface on three or more fingers to aid in gripping and releasing an object such as a ball. The glove has holes in the gripping surfaces located on finger and palm areas to allow for better sensory control while handling and releasing a ball or similar object. Also, the gripping surface is capable of being used in any weather condition, i.e., it is resistant to water or bodily fluids. Primarily, the glove is used for gripping, handling, and releasing a basketball. Both the thumb and “pinky” finger (fifth digit) are preferably exposed, while the index, middle, and ring fingers (second, third, and fourth digits) are covered by the glove's finger stalls with gripping surface thereon. Additionally, the use of a gripping surface inside the finger stalls aids in the secure fit of the glove.

Abstract: A hat includes an elasticized band that extends around the periphery of the hat's crown to retain the hat on the head of a wearer. The elasticity of the band in a longitudinal direction is not uniform across its width. Instead the elasticity is greater in one region proximate one edge of the band than it is in a second region proximate the opposite edge of the band. The band is comfortable for the wearer because it grips the wearer's head less tightly in the second region than in the first region. At the same time, the entire width of the band contributes to retaining the hat on wearer's head. The band can also be used to retain other garments on a wearer.

Abstract: An article of safety outerwear has a body including: a trunks outerwear part, adapted to receive the lower region of the torso of a wearer in use and having apertures through which the legs of the wearer protrude; and a pair of tubular leg parts, each adapted to receive therethrough a leg of the wearer and extending between an upper end, connected to the trunks outerwear part, and a lower end disposed adjacent to the ankle of said leg. Each leg part includes a tubular vent portion, extending from about the knee to about the ankle of the leg received in the leg part in use. The vent portion is constructed substantially from mesh. The mesh has an open texture for high breathability, presents a smooth surface to the legs in use, and is adapted to provide the wearer with protection against abrasion in normal working and athletic activities.

Abstract: A stretchable-adjustable, cushioning helmet insert employable in the hollow, domed interior of a helmet shell. The insert includes a generally domed cap formed of a reversibly stretchable fabric, and adapted for installation within the interior such a shell, and cushioning structure in the form of plural, spaced cushioning pads positionally affixed to the inside of the cap in a manner whereby expansion and contraction of the cap causes spatial retreat and closure, respectively, of the spacings existing between each pad and its neighboring pads. This insert accommodates proper-fit the “insertion”, into a single-size helmet shell, of the different “effective” head sizes associated with a single user, such as a firefighter, who may, at certain times, be wearing no other headgear, and at other times, may be wearing auxiliary (and somewhat bulky) head-borne equipment, such as an oxygen mask.

Abstract: A mechanism includes two units for securing a transparent eye protector to a helmet having a recess at either side. Each unit comprises a bracket formed at one end of a frame of the eye protector. The bracket includes, at a free end thereof, an inner raised, round surface, radial first ridges on the raised, round surface, an outer recessed, round surface, and a central hole through the round surfaces. Separate snapping members include two lower, resilient latched pieces inserted into each recess for releasably securing to the helmet, radial second ridges at an upper, outer surface, and a central hole through the upper, outer surface. Bolts are driven through the central holes for fastening the snapping members and the brackets together. Pivoting of the ridges of the bracket about the ridges of the snapping member is done by pulling the eye protector up or down about the helmet.

Abstract: This invention concerns a protective body vest/vest/jersey for protecting against impact upon a human torso when worn by an athlete during sporting activities. The invention comprises a multi-layered, one-piece garment comprising a vest/jersey sized and shaped to be worn on the torso of an athlete with a protective padding that can be customized by the wearer based on safety, comfort and athletic performance concerns. The invention further comprises a pair of shoulder portions with a fastening means therein for attaching or accommodating the attaching of a shoulder pad type object, an anterior portion, a pair of lateral portions and a posterior portion. The invention further either utilizes an offset opening or offset openings located off set from the medial line of a human torso to protect the heart, or is donned/removed in an over-the-head, pullover manner. The invention may further utilize an overlap or flap to cover and protect the region of the offset opening.

Abstract: A tactical flyers ensemble includes a breathable full pressure half suit (“FPHS”) bladder worn as an undergarment beneath a coverall. The coverall has a lower section specially adapted to most effectively constrain the FPHS when the latter is pressurized under flight conditions. Although thus adapted, the coverall remains fully utilitarian and can be worn with or without the FPHS under conditions other than those immediately preparatory to or during actual flight.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing unit for a toilet bowl comprises a first container containing a first, liquid formulation, a second container containing a second formulation, which may be a solid tablet. The liquid from container flows onto a delivery surface from where it is washed into the toilet bowl by the flush water. Some flush water also washes over the second formulation to take components into solution and deliver them into the toilet bowl through aperture. The constituents of the two formulations are thus kept separate until they enter the toilet bowl. The second formulation may also be a liquid.

Abstract: A barrier comprised of a single sheet of inexpensive, disposable and foldable material, sufficient in width to rest upon the full-size toilet seat, with a central cutout sized and positioned so as to provide a smaller toilet seating surface to accommodate the buttocks of a toddler, and which is capable of supporting a child's weight as a result of such material's natural firmness and folds along the distal edge, comprises a disposable toilet seat cover/adapter. Key innovative features include side handles and a fold-under flap to secure the toilet seat in place.

Abstract: A mechanism for raising and lowering a toilet seat in response to actuation of foot pedals. An actuation cylinder with a contained piston is connected between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat. Water from the supply line for the toilet is routed to the actuator cylinder when a seat up pedal is depressed and causes the piston to extend out of the actuation cylinder and raise the seat. Operation of a flush pedal causes the water within the actuation cylinder to drain so that the toilet seat lowers. A mechanical linkage from the flush pedal to the flush mechanism of the toilet links toilet flushing to the seat lowering action, ensuring that the seat is lowered after each flush.

Abstract: A dual flush toilet and dual flush apparatus for a toilet having a discharge port for flushing water into a toilet bowl includes a buoyant flush valve for releasably sealing a discharge port and having a cavity for trapping air to cause a flush valve to remain open after unsealing of the flush valve from the discharge port. The flush valve has a weight for causing seating of the flush valve on the discharge port after flush the water through the discharge port. A control mechanism monitor the water tank is provided for controlling buoyancy of the flush valve by releasing entrapped air to effect either a full flush or partial flush of water from the water tank through the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A toilet and urinal leak detection and warning system and method which detects water flow for a period of time outside a predetermined window. The invention includes a water flow detector, a timer and an audible alarm sound generator.

Abstract: A swimmer's starting platform assembly and method includes a cylindrical anchor/post mating system having a keyed angular positioning device. Preferably, a starting platform has a cylindrical support post sized for mating engagement within a cylindrical bore of an anchor. The cylindrical support post has a mating key element configured to mate with an anchor key element when the cylindrical support post is inserted into the cylindrical bore to maintain a fixed angular orientation between the cylindrical support post and the cylindrical bore so that the starting platform is fixed with a desired orientation relative to the anchor.

Abstract: A foot massage system for a tub, comprising a fluid injection system for creating a flow of fluid. Outlets are interconnected to the fluid injection system so as to receive the flow of fluid. The outlets are adapted to be secured through a tub wall so as to inject the fluid in the liquid of the tub to create a turbulence in the liquid of the tub. A foot support is adapted to be secured in the tub, for receiving at least one foot of a person seated in the tub. The foot support is positioned relative to the outlet such that the fluid exiting the outlet creates a massaging effect on the foot received in the foot support.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for mounting micro jets on whirlpool bath surfaces. Micro jets are mounted in the bottom of cups. The cup containing the micro jet is mounted in an opening performed in the whirlpool bath shell. The proposed method is specially interesting for jets located on surfaces where fluid flows are obstructed such as the surface where a person's back rests when someone lies in a whirlpool bath. This method allows manufacturers to install micro jets those whirlpool bath surfaces without having a recessed part. Moreover, it allows to modify easily the fluid jet pattern depending on the consumer's needs. The present invention also concerns recessed micro jets for whirlpool baths and method for mounting the same.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a handheld showerhead is provided with an integral vacuum breaker device that breaks the fluid communication between the shower pipe and the supply hose upon the occurrence of back pressure in the water supply system. The mounting structure comprises a mount body that is coupleable to a shower pipe at its inlet end and to a supply hose at its outlet end. A vacuum breaker is provided within the mount body in-line between the inlet end and the outlet end. When positive fluid pressure is applied to the vacuum breaker, water flows through the vacuum breaker to a supply hose and handheld showerhead coupled to the outlet end. When negative fluid pressure or back pressure is applied to the shower pipe, the vacuum breaker seals the channel within the mount body to break fluid communication between the inlet end and the outlet end, thus preventing the back pressure from drawing contaminated water through the supply hose and showerhead.

Abstract: A disposable liner is positioned within a foot/pedicure tub to protect clients from risks associated with unsanitary tubs. The foot tub includes an upper peripheral edge portion and an interior portion having a two-tiered foot platform molded therein. The disposable liner includes an elastic or drawstring band that fits snugly around and can be hidden under the upper peripheral edge portion of the foot tub. In addition, the disposable liner includes a plastic portion covering the interior portion of the foot tub. The plastic portion of the liner is shaped to conform to the two-tiered foot platform of the foot tub. When a pedicure is complete, a used liner may be easily removed and disposed of and a new liner may be arranged to prepare for the next client.

Abstract: A device enables a user to selectively change the flow of water produced by a waterspout between aerated flow and non-aerated flow. The device is preferably implemented as an adapter that is threaded to or otherwise coupled to the end of a waterspout such as a kitchen or bathroom faucet waterspout or a bathtub waterspout. The device includes a closure mechanism that is operable by a user to permit or prevent aeration of water flowing through the adapter. The adapter may include a control ring that may be rotated by a user to selectively open and close bores for introducing air into the interior of the adapter. When the control ring is turned to an open position, air is introduced and an aerated water flow is produced. When the ring is turned to a closed position, air is not introduced and non-aerated or laminar flow is produced. A user is thereby enabled to select the desired type of flow.

Abstract: A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored in a console. At least one of the arms may carry service conduits that provide medical air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, or electricity.

Abstract: A bed base includes four side members oriented to stand upright on their lower edges. The side members are connected to form a rectangular support structure by corner connectors. Each corner connector comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, and a post. The plates overlap the upper and lower edges of the adjacent side members forming an individual corner. The post extends between the top plate and the bottom plate, pulling these plates towards each other to press the top and bottom plates firmly against the edges of the adjacent side members forming the corner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible blanket comprising a blanket 1 made of fabric material and a pocket 2 into which the blanket can be stowed to create a cushion or pillow. The blanket may also include a zip fastener around its edge to convert the blanket into a sleeping bag. Preferably the pocket is of a shape that provides an amusement object for a child when it is stuffed with the blanket, for example, it may resemble a stuffed animal, an object such as a crown or football, or a cartoon character.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.

Abstract: A top sheet having a fitted foot end and method of assembling a fitted sheet to a mattress are disclosed. The foot pocket has a foot end face panel that extends over a foot end of the mattress and a foot tuck panel that is tucked beneath the bottom surface of the mattress. The foot pocket further comprises right and left side corner panels that adjoin to both the foot end face panel and a top portion of the sheet to define a three sided corner that locates the sheet on the foot end of the mattress. According to the method the top sheet is spread over the mattress with the right and left side corners located on the right and left top corners of the foot end of the mattress and a foot tuck panel is tucked under the mattress to secure the sheet to the mattress.

Abstract: A patient supporting table that includes a supporting device having a table column with a vertical axis, and a table top for supporting a patient, the table top supported by the table column and arranged to move back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the table top between a retracted and an extended position, and further arranged to rotate back and forth about the vertical axis between a first and a second pivot position. The table top can be detached from the supporting device in at least one pivot position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the enveloping patient carrier of the present invention has a flexible top surface connected to a flexible bottom surface. The flexible top surface defines a re-closable torso opening, a face opening and a plurality of re-closable medical attention openings. The enveloping patient carrier also includes a plurality of carrying handles attached to the sides of the patient carrier. This type of patient carrier aids in the protection of emergency personnel from hazardous fluids (gas and liquid) and also enhances the medical attention and treatment of patients.

Abstract: A gelatinous cushion includes a base made of foamable material, and a cushioning member attached onto the base and made of gelatinous material for cushioning purposes, and having an outer peripheral surface and a number of orifices for cushioning purposes. An outer covering film is further applied onto the outer peripheral surface of the cushioning member, to cover the cushioning member, and to form a smooth outer surface for the cushioning member, and to prevent dirt from attaching onto the sticky cushioning member, and/or to prevent the sticky cushioning member from sticking onto various objects, such as users.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. A shell encompasses the cushion body. A fabric cover is removably disposed over the shell such that the fabric cover generally conforms to the shell. The fabric cover defines an opening to permit the cover to be placed over the shell, and the fabric covering includes at least one fastener to close the opening once the cover has been placed over the shell.

Abstract: The invention is directed to structuring systems suitable for incorporation into liquid fabric treatment compositions. Such structuring systems comprise, as added components, (A) a non-polymeric, crystalline, hydroxyl-containing structuring agent, which can crystallize to form a thread-like structuring network throughout liquid matrices; (B) a nonionic emulsifier; (C) an anionic emulsifier; and (D) a liquid carrier. The anionic emulsifier is present in such structuring systems, at concentrations from 0.1% to 8.0% by weight of the structuring system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-free preparations and their use as a sewing yarn finish which comprise (1) 70-98% by weight of a polydialkylsiloxane, (2) 1-29% by weight of a paraffin wax, (3) 0-6% by weight of a fatty acid having 8-22 carbon atoms, (4) 0-6% by weight of a fatty acid ester having 8-22 carbon atoms in the fatty acid radical and 3-22 carbon atoms in the fatty alcohol radical and also (5) 1-5% by weight of a mediator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hand-held cleaning device, as well as an associated method of cleaning a garment. The device comprises: a handle section having an interior and a garment cleaning solution reservoir located within the interior. The device further comprises a main section having a housing that defines an inner chamber, as well as a motor positioned within the inner chamber of the housing. The device also comprises a pump coupled to and powered by the motor, as well as a dirty fluid reservoir located at the bottom of the inner chamber. The device further includes a plurality of tubes connected to the pump and extending forwardly from the pump and terminating a plurality of solution dispensing spray jets. The device yet further includes a fan located in the inner chamber of the housing for creating a pressure differential to draw the dirty fluid material into the dirty fluid reservoir. Significantly, the handle section is removably coupled to the main section.

Abstract: A rotary speed control that is dependent on the instantaneous position of the entrainment members in the rotating drum affords a further degree of freedom in terms of introducing mechanical energy into the laundry that is being moved in the interior of the washing drum. By way of the intensity or duration of the washing operation, this permits additional optimization of the washing result, insofar as the interaction between the washing drum and the laundry now definedly varies over the rotation of the drum topography or the instantaneous drum movement can be adapted to the current condition of interaction between the entrainment member and the laundry.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel dyeing composition for dyeing human keratinous fibers, such as hair, comprising at least one dicationic diazo dye of formula (I):

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are agents for dyeing keratin fibers based on a developer-coupler combination and characterized in that they contain at least one 3-aminophenol derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically compatible, water-soluble salt thereof 1

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing,

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibres, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin substances:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a natural dye using beer sludge, and a dyeing method of a fiber product using a natural dye fabricated by the above method capable of extracting natural components from beer sludge that is a by-product after beer is manufactured. The method includes the steps of a step for drying beer sludge, a step for mixing the dried beer sludge with a certain extraction solvent selected from the group comprising water, electrolysis reduction water, and electrolysis oxidation water, and extracting a coloring component, and a step for filtering an extraction liquid. It is possible to achieve a desired recycling effect using wastes of beer sludge. The woven fabrics dyed using the dyes extracted from beer sludge may be widely adapted to various fiber products and has an excellent laundry fastness and excellent antibiotic property.

Abstract: The method comprises the steps of positioning of the last (1) in first fastening means (11a, 11b) at the machining center (10), piercing and identification marking of it, positioning of the last (1) in second fastening means (19, 20) of the center, and removal of the surpluses (4, 5) of a process previous to the rough-hewn.

Abstract: A knock-down quarter pipe for bikers, skateboarders and in-line skaters has a base, and a plurality of legs extending up from the base, the legs having lower ends lying in a common plane. A deck is supported by the legs at a selected elevation above the base, the deck having front and rear edges and a surface extending between those edges that is substantially parallel to the plane. A ramp extends from the front edge of the deck down to the plane, that ramp having a lower leading edge that is located in that plane and spaced in front of a base. Preferably, the base and at least the lower end portion of the ramp may be filed with a fluid medium to add weight to and lower the center of gravity of the quarter pipe. Preferably also, a rigid coping rail is located between the front edge of the deck and the ramp which can function as a grind rail.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush has an elongate body having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The body has an interior chamber with a motor. A shaft is operatively connected to the motor. A first movable bristle carrier is disposed on the head. The shaft is operatively connected to the first bristle carrier to impart motion thereto. The first bristle carrier has a first composite tuft formed from a plurality of closely spaced bristle tufts and a plurality of second bristle tufts. The second tufts have a height that is greater than a height of the first composite tuft. The bristles of the first composite tuft having free ends and the bristles of the second tufts having free ends.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a power control system for a floor-maintenance tool. The power control system measures the overall power exerted by the tool motor, including the current through the tool motor and the voltage level of the power source to the tool motor. The power control system then determines the difference between the measured motor power and a selected desired operating power, and, if this difference is greater than a threshold error, automatically adjusts the force exerted upon the tool motor to either increase or decrease the tool motor power to reach the desired operating power.

Abstract: A plastic housing has a front shell with inwardly protruding bristles of an exterior wire brush, and a rear shell which retractably receives the outwardly protruding bristles of an interior wire brush. The interior brush is mounted to a shaft which engages the housing, and which is driven by a motor, such as by a power drill. A ring-like deburring element is mounted to the shell between the front shell and the rear shell, and has an inwardly and frontwardly protruding generally frustoconical first wall forming a deburring element which defines a central opening through which the interior brush may be projected and retracted. The first wall may be planar segments, or may have a circular cross section. The deburring element serves to position a pipe for burnishing by the exterior brush, and also deburrs the end of the inserted pipe.

Abstract: A method of distributing liquid present in the lower portion of a gas pipeline to the interior upper surface of the pipeline including the steps of passing a pig having a venturi therein, the venturi being actuated by gas pressure taken from within the pig, siphoning liquid from the lower interior portion of the pipeline through the venture and distributing siphoned liquid onto the pipeline upper interior surface.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush comprising a handle (1) and a wire brush (8) attached thereto, in which the wire brush is integral with a support (6) joined rotatingly to the handle, so that the tilting of the wire brush with respect to the axis of the handle may be adjusted, means (11, 12) being provided for locking said support at the desired angle with respect to the handle.

Abstract: A kind of hairbrush that contains bristles spot welded with granular tips at outer end (the end in contact with hair and scalp). The granular tips are made of plastic material admixed with powder mixture of extreme infrared radiation material and poly-element minerals.