Abstract: A mask structure includes a covering body and a pair of elastic bands formed on the opposite sides, for coveting a wear's nose and mouth of the face. The covering body can be a plane sheet or a cup-shaped cover. The mask structure is characterized in that an inner cover of the covering body includes an adhesive layer on the peripheral thereof, and a corresponding paper layer is attached on the adhesive layer, wherein after the paper layer is detached from the adhesive layer, by pressing the covering body, the adhesive layer is adhered to the wear's face so that the covering body is closely and completely covering the wear's nose and mouth for efficiently preventing virus infections.

Abstract: A loose clothing holder for releasibly retaining loose clothing around a user's waist comprises a strap of material, having two sides and two ends, the strap being sufficiently flexible so that the strap may be positioned around the clothing sleeves. Preferably, the strap comprises a single layer of fabric sold under the trademark, Cordura and manufactured by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Wilmington, Del. 1. The loose clothing sleeve holder has a fastening mechanism coupled to each end of the strap at opposite sides thereof. The fastening mechanism preferably comprises cooperating hook and loop fastener fabric. The loose clothing holder may also have a label coupled to the upper side of the strap which label may contain graphics or other logos. Preferably, the label comprises fabric transfer paper. The loose clothing holder may also have reflective fabric coupled to the upper side of the strap.

Abstract: A child's flotation swim garment which includes integral flotation panels. The panels include elongate indentations for facilitating movement and comfort for wearers, and overlying garment fabric is made to conform to the indentations of the flotation panels and present an outwardly visible indication of the contours of the underlying flotation panels.

Abstract: A garment with restricted internal access has an upper portion adapted to cover an upper body of a wearer and a lower portion adapted to cover a lower body of the wearer. The upper portion and the lower portion of the body are secured together to prevent access between the upper body portion and the lower body portion. The upper portion has a peripheral sidewall with elongate arm accommodating sleeves. A liner lines the upper portion. An internal pocket is formed by circumferentially securing the liner to the peripheral sidewall of the upper portion a spaced interval below the sleeves. The sleeves of the liner are independent of the sleeves of the upper portion. When the wearer withdraws his or her arm from one of the sleeves of the upper portion, the sleeves of the liner continue to engage the arm and the wearer's internal access to the body is restricted to the internal pocket.

Abstract: A glove formed by a formulation of nitrile butadiene rubber latex material added therein with a thickening agent of carboxymethyl cellulose in latex material for making a NBR glove having a tensile strength of 18˜30 Mpa (2,611˜4,351 psi) as measured according to ASTM D-412 on a sample of nitrile butadiene rubber having a thickness ranging from 0.12˜0.15 mm (4.72˜5.91 mils) and having a relaxation property of less than 50% of an initial stress at six minutes, thereby providing a NBR glove having improved abrasion resistance and good donning property.

Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body including a first surface. The substrate body is formed from an elastomeric material. A donning layer overlies at least a portion of the first surface. The donning layer is formed from a styrenic block copolymer.

Abstract: A disposable manual waste collection containment is in the form of a glove made of an un-tearable and air and moisture tight material. The glove is provided with a sealing assembly in the form of a re-sealable zipper secured to the sleeve portion of the glove near its opening. The zipper is secured to the outside surface of the glove and allows for selectively sealing the opening when the glove is turned inside out. The palm side of the hand portion of the glove is optionally provided with padding means allowing isolating the hand of the user from adverse feeling while manipulating waste material.

Abstract: A baseball style cap having a retractable cord, which can secure eyewear to the face and or the brim of the cap, which will thereby prevent a loss of the eyewear and or cap rendering the eye wear easily accessible. In the preferred embodiment is a hidden retractable cord secured to the inside of the headband of the cap, two eyewear fasteners will secure the eyewear to the cap, while either being worn on the face or being stored on top of the brim.

Abstract: The present invention provides headwear including a crown portion for being worn on a head of a wearer, a visor portion projecting from the crown portion, and an elastic apparatus applying an elastic force to the crown portion such that the crown portion remains in a predetermined shape. Such headwear can retain its original shape or form, strongly withstanding distortion or wrinkles, such that its value as merchandise is preserved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spandex cap. The spandex cap includes a side/rear sweatband formed by extending a crown to a predetermined length at both side and rear portions of the cap and by inwardly folding the extended portion of the crown to optimize the elasticity of a stretch yarn used as a weft yarn of a spandex textile. In this case, the side/rear sweatband absorbs sweat perspiring from both side and rear portions of a user's head. Further, a plurality of sewn lines are formed by sewing the inwardly folded side/rear sweatband to the crown at selected positions for preventing the side/rear sweatband from being unfolded and drooped.

Abstract: Exposing glittering of a hunter's eyes is prevented by headwear including a wearing portion for being worn on a head of a wearer and a visor projecting from the wearing portion, wherein the visor includes a base member for forming a shape of the visor and the base member has a seeing-through portion. A mesh member, which can be seen through by the hunter when the headwear is worn on the head, is attached to the base member and covers the seeing-through portion. Accordingly, in addition to conventional functions of a cap or hat, the hunter can keep watching animals without exposing glittering of his eyes.

Abstract: Disclosed are men's healthy underpants enabling to make the penis and scrotum protrude out of the underpants naturally as well as to be received in separate tubes so as to improve a user's sense of wearing. The present invention includes an underpants body having penis and scrotum outlet ports so as to pull out user's penis and scrotum respectively, a penis receiving part having a tube shape of which both ends are open so that one end of the penis receiving part is coupled with the penis outlet port wherein the penis protrudes out of the underpants body through the penis outlet port so as to be received in the penis receiving part, and a scrotum receiving part of which one end is coupled with the scrotum outlet port so that the scrotum protruding out of the underpants body through the scrotum outlet port is received in the scrotum receiving part.

Abstract: A portable self-contained vented commode is described. The stand alone apparatus includes a frame, a pivoting toilet seat, and an aligned removable collection container capable of being dumped post receipt of human waste, which container is disposed beneath the toilet seat. A seal is attached to the seat bottom to cooperate with the container for vapor retention. A flexible hose with a DC powered fan thereon is attached to the frame for collection of vapors from the container and the disposal thereof, by creating a positive pressure to expel the vapors to a distant location relative to the frame, through a vent.

Abstract: A closure apparatus and a method of installing the same are provided. The closure apparatus is adapted to mount to a toilet having a cover (5), a bowl ledge (4), and a flush mechanism (3, 30). The closure apparatus includes a mounting bolt (15) having an opening therethrough and a rod (8) disposed within the opening. The apparatus also includes a spring (9) that is adapted to be deformed by the rod to thereby bias the rod and a lever (11) movable with respect to the mounting bolt. A latch release mechanism (25, 27) coupled to the lever is also included. Upon flushing the toilet when the cover is open, and when the closure apparatus is mounted on the bowl ledge, the latch release mechanism causes the latch point of the lever to move with respect to the mounting bolt and allows the spring to move the rod, which pushes the cover, to thereby close the cover.

Abstract: A disposable urinal device and method suitable for installation on a toilet preventing overspray of urine and for containing said urine within the confines of the toilet. Said device comprises a frame having top and bottom portions attaching respectively to the toilet seat and the toilet bowl and an attachable sheet of material. The sheet attaches to said frame and may be readily removed therefrom for disposal.

Abstract: A fill control for a toilet tank of the type having a water supply, a fill valve operable to allow water from the water supply to enter the toilet tank, and a float control for the fill valve for closing the fill valve when the float control reaches a full position representing a full condition of the toilet tank, the fill control comprising: a float control override coupled to the float control and having an inactive condition allowing the float control to operate in a conventional way, and an active condition retaining the float control in the full position; and means for selectively retaining the float control override in the active condition. This invention is of particular utility when a first person is utilizing toilet facilities while a second person is utilizing adjacent shower facilities, thereby preventing toilet tank refilling and the undesirable resulting shower water temperature increase.

Abstract: In case, Toilet gets clogged and water rises, the Drainage Tunnel has grills to block solid Excretion. Gutter-fume blocking lid in it. Holes on the back side with lids to clean it from inside. Second Tunnel on the top with elongated little windows for fast air-intake being caused by the Exhaust Turbine in the back, not letting stink escape off the bowl. To block water from reaching the Exhaust Motor if any gets in somehow, a wall therein. A hole to drain such water, lower. An Attachment would be hooked-up in the back with one hose draining water to gutter and another to take Exhaust out of the premises.

Abstract: The bowl comprises a back (3) presenting to the user the surface of a urinal (3A) designed to convey into the bowl the urine that is projected against it. There are likewise provided: an annular seat (6); a mobile front-covering panel (9) for covering said surface (3A); and means for positioning said front-covering panel (9) and the seat (6), to enable their positioning according to a first configuration, with the panel (9) forming a backrest and covering of said surface (3A) and the seat (6) resting on the base (1) of the bowl, or else in a second configuration, with the panel (9) and the seat (6) set away at the front from the bowl and from said surface.

Abstract: A device for producing a jet of water has a portable handheld water reservoir to be filled with warm or cold water manually by the user, a battery powered handheld air or water pump to create water pressure for the generation of water jet which is delivered through a handheld nozzle system, a thin flexible disposable nozzle protector for sanitary protection of the non-disposable nozzle and nozzle tip, and an optional new medicine dispenser on the nozzle system.

Abstract: The upper part of the vertical member has a graphical display that contains still graphics, moveable graphics and interactive graphics with audio and video signals.

Abstract: A bath lifting system comprises a seat which is raised and lowered inside of a bath by a lifting device positioned inside the bath. The lifting device provides an aesthetically appealing system with the seat substantially covering the lifting device, thus obscuring its view. The guiding assembly guides the seat from a lowered position to a raised position to facilitate ingress and egress to a bather. A composite bath embodiment and a retrofit embodiment, each with either straight up or laterally offset lifting, are disclosed. All the embodiments can use a closed self-pressurized system. A retrofit embodiment force compensation system provides both access to the bath adjacent the bath lifting system and safety while providing a hinge for alternative connections.

Abstract: A splash guard for preventing water spray from the shower head from wetting the floor. The splash guard has a substantially vertical member and slanted member that attaches to the vertical member via a substantially horizontal base member. The shower curtain is secured to the vertical member, which also assists in the prevention of water spray from wetting or reaching the bathroom floor.

Abstract: A splash guard for preventing water spray from the shower head from wetting the bathroom floor. The splash guard is easily removable from the short wall of the shower stall or bathtub. The splash guard has a substantially vertical member and a slanted member that attaches to the vertical member via a substantially horizontal base member. The vertical and slanted members in conjunction with the base unit form a channel. The base member is slanted such that water captured flows downwards and into the shower stall or bathtub. The upper part of the vertical member has a graphical display that is removable and contains still graphics, moveable graphics and interactive graphics with audio and video signals. Attached to the parts of the splash guard are cords that allow the user to hang the device up for storage during non-use. The shower curtain can be secured to the vertical member, which also assists in the prevention of water spray from wetting or reaching the bathroom floor.

Abstract: A nozzle head includes a main body, a connector and a covering. The main body provides an annular recess, an annular jut and a wrapped annular end at the periphery of the opening side thereof. The covering is joined to the main body at an inner side thereof and is provided with a bent part at an annular edge thereof being shaped corresponding to the annular recess, the annular jut and the wrapped annular end so as to be fixedly attached to the main body firmly to prevent the covering from being detached from the main body and deformed under pressure in case of the space enclosed by the main body and the covering being filled with water.

Abstract: An improved assembly is disclosed for clamping the perimeter flange of a sink snugly down upon a countertop where the sink is being installed. The assembly utilizes a stud extending downwardly from the underside of the perimeter flange and a link connected to the stud having a displacement member, such as a threaded bolt, which engages the underside of the countertop adjacent the hole in the countertop where the sink is located. As the displacement member is manipulated against the underside of the countertop, the link holding the displacement member draws the stud downwardly to pull the flange snugly against the upper face of the countertop adjacent the sink installation hole.

Abstract: A water valve assembly is disclosed for mounting with respect to a mounting surface, the water valve assembly including a water valve body having external threads on the exterior thereof and internal threads to receive a headworks and the headworks; the improvement comprising: a handle trim connecter; the handle trim connecter having a hollow cylindrical lower portion and an upper flange portion; the hollow cylindrical lower portion having internal threads to mate with the external threads on the threaded portion and the upper flange portion for engaging the mounting surface. In one embodiment the improvement further comprises a hollow cylindrical spacer member mounted surrounding the handle trim connecter below the upper flange portion.

Abstract: A flanged bushing top portion is applied to a sink or counter surface over a mounting hole with a skirt portion descending from the top portion of the flanged bushing in to the mounting hole. A tapered expansion sleeve is threaded into the skirt portion of the flanged bushing. As the tapered expansion sleeve is threaded upwards into the tapered skirt portion, the skirt expands and pressed against the inside diameter of the sink mounting hole thereby securing the flanged bushing to the sink surface. A faucet valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser is lowered into the bores of the flanged bushing and the expansion sleeve, and the valve's escutcheon collar is secured to the top of the flanged bushing by means of a lock down collar which is threaded onto the exterior threads of the flange of the flanged bushing. This secures the valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser to the flanged bushing and consequently to the sink.

Abstract: The invention described is a device and method for repositioning a patient in a bed. Bedding material positioned underneath the patient is wound by a ratchet system and a crossbeam that allows for the patient to be repositioned when the bedding material is drawn around the crossbeam. The patient is moved without physical contact or being lifted by patient caregivers. In one embodiment, the device allows for the patient to be repositioned by a single operator caregiver. In another embodiment, the device can be quickly removed from the patient's bed.

Abstract: Supporting spring systems for mattresses or the like usually have slats which are mounted at their opposite ends on a frame by means of elastic bearing means. It is known to individually adapt the bearing means with regard to their spring properties to the individual lying thereon. However, this alone is not adequate for sick people. The supporting spring system according to the invention is designed in such a manner that at least individual slats can be individually raised and lowered in the regions of their bearing means. This enables the supporting spring system to execute any desired movements which are transferred via the mattress to the individual lying on it. These movements of the mattress enable, in particular, prevention or treatment of bed sores. In addition, these movements are also suitable for stimulating patients with certain clinical characteristics, in particular patients whose mobility is limited and thus suffer from lack of stimulus.

Abstract: Presently described are several alternate embodiments for shield devices to enclose and thereby prevent entrapment of objects in the interior space formed by elements of an adjustable bed in the raised position. Such shield devices may include physical barriers. In other embodiments, the shield may include optical sensors that provide rapid detection of intruding objects, thereby activating controls that preclude the further movement of the adjustable bed mechanism. In a further embodiment, an operative shield may be provided by means of a specially adapted controller configured such that only an authorized user can cause the adjustable bed to operate, thereby preventing the possibility that the bed could be operated while any object has intruded into the interior space.

Abstract: A bed skirt for positioning between a mattress and a box springs of a bed. The bed skirt has a side fabric panel for covering a first side of the box springs with a corner cap fold at one end for covering a corner of the box springs during use. A foot fabric panel covers a second side of the box springs perpendicular to the first side of the box springs. A fabric cap connects an edge of the first panel to an edge of the second panel adjacent the corner cap of the first panel providing a convertible corner allowing the corner cap to optionally cover a corner of the box springs during use or straddle a bed frame member during use. A cord within the fabric cap frictionally holds the side panel and foot panel in place between the box springs and the mattress during use.

Abstract: A wound-up cylindrical package is provided of a substantially non-stretchable fabric that has edge regions in which different amounts of elastic elements are incorporated. The fabric is subsequently removed from the package without excessive gathering or twisting for convenient use as a skirt material in the fabrication of a fitted mattress cover.

Abstract: A cover of a conventional type, in particular for beds, which has at least one flexible layer of a light, insulating material and which is designed to the desired heat retention in the bed, is equipped in view of an improved moisture regulation and a dissipation of the moisture released by the body as well as excess heat in such a manner that the layer is provided with ventilation openings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture, especially a bed, which emits rays of light. In particular, a mattress (10) is provided with illuminants (12) in the mattress core (17) and/or in the cover (18), or between the mattress core (17) and the cover (18). The light irradiation, to which a person (11) is exposed promotes the stimulus for sleeping and/or waking up. The mattress also promotes therapeutic effects, for example wound-healing properties.

Abstract: A mattress comprises a support plate having a plurality of mounting holes, a plurality of independent spring assemblies individually mounted to the support plate, and a cover enclosing the support plate and the plurality of spring assemblies. Each of the spring assemblies includes a tubular mounting member fixed to the support plate preferably by snap-fit through a mounting hole in the support plate, a sliding cap axially movable relative to the mounting member, and a spring acting between the mounting member and the sliding cap, wherein the spring is axially compressible when the sliding cap is forced in an axial direction toward the support plate. A spacer of chosen length can be provided to set preload on the spring. In a “flippable” embodiment, the mounting member includes a mid-portion snap-fitted to the support plate and upper and lower portions each having a sliding cap associated therewith, wherein the spring acts between the two sliding caps.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a multi-use broad bladed knife is provided. The multi-use knife includes a broad blade, such as commonly used to apply spackle to a wall or other surface. The broad blade is attached to a handle, with a striking surface comprised of an appropriate hard material on the heel of the handle. Within the handle are slidably extendable and retractable implements, including a cutting edge and a screwdriver implement. The cutting edge and screwdriver implement may be extended through the heel of the handle through slits using buttons. The screwdriver implement and cutting edge may lock into place when extended for use and may also lock in place when retracted within the handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing absorptive substances from lignocellulosic materials, such as straw of cereal plants, peels or hulls of cereal grains, plant leaves, bagasse, jute or wood chips. The method according to the invention comprises as its essential stages an alkaline pretreatment for partial removal of lignin and hemicellulose, an initiation treatment for forming reactive radicals, addition of at least one monomer and cross-linking agent, and finally a polymerization. As a preceding treatment, washing with water for removal of extraneous matter and/or disturbing components can be included, and potentially a wet milling or another defibration for increasing the reactive surface. For initiation, an oxidative chemical such as hydrogen peroxide is suitable, for the monomer especially compounds containing a vinyl group, such as acrylic acid.

Abstract: Methods for hydrolyzing lignocellulose are provided, comprising contacting the lignocellulose with at least one chemical treatment. Methods for pretreating a lignocellulosic material comprising contacting the material with at least one chemical are also provided. Methods for liberating a substance such as an enzyme, a pharmaceutical, or a nutraceutical from plant material are also provided. These methods are more efficient, more economical, and less toxic than current methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabric treatment. More specifically the invention relates to a convenient to carry fabric treatment applicator comprising a heat activatable compound such as a peroxide bleach, which can be advantageously used on clothes while they are worn. Claimed and described is a method for the application of a fabric treatment composition comprising a heat activatable compound such as a peroxide bleach onto a fabric whereby the temperature of the composition is raised with regard to the storage temperature. Further claimed is a fabric treatment applicator comprising a heat activatable compound and a flow interruption means, preferably a valve, to interrupt or allow the flow of the fabric treatment composition.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are herein described which provide a door assembly for the drum door and lid of a top loading horizontal axis laundry machine. The drum door is provided with an automatic latch system that can be automatically latched and unlatched on command. In a presently preferred embodiment, the automatic drum latch employs a floating latch bar which engages or disengages a latch strike attached to the drum door, depending on its orientation at the time the drum door is depressed and released. An actuator is utilized to perform the task of depressing and releasing the drum door at the proper times. When the lid of the machine is closed, the drum is rotated to a selected rotational position that determines whether the automatic drum latch will latch or unlatch after an actuator is extended to depress the drum door and then is released.

Abstract: An equipment washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, a supply means for supplying washing fluid, rinsing fluid and drying air cooperating with the tub. A porous basket is rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is selectively rotatable by selective rotation means. At least one porous-sided equipment container is releasably mountable into the basket. Each equipment container is adapted for holding flexible articles positioned within the container, by means for securing the articles, for flow of the washing and rinsing fluids and drying air therethrough. The means for securing the articles hold the flexible articles mounted to and substantially separated from each other, and stationary relative to the container as the basket is rotated relative to the tub in the sequential presence of the washing fluid, the rinsing fluid, and the drying air.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are 3-aminophenol derivatives of formula (I) or the physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts thereof 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for gel or surface postcrosslinking of water-absorbent hydrogels using morpholine-2,3-diones and to the postcrosslinked hydrogels and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a first oxidation base of the diaminopyrazole type, a second oxidation base of the para-phenylenediamine type containing a cyclic amino group, and a coupler.

Abstract: The subject of the present application is a dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic tertiary para-phenylenediamine containing a pyrrolidine ring, and at least one particular heterocyclic coupler.

Abstract: The subject of the present application is a dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic tertiary para-phenylenediamine containing a pyrrolidine ring, and at least one particular surfactant chosen from oxyalkylenated carboxylic ether acids, monoglycerolated or polyglycerolated nonionic surfactants and their mixtures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dyeing composition showing excellent dyeing ability comprising at least one direct acting hair dye and benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl) urea. The direct acting hair dyes are preferably selected from anionic, acidic dyestuffs. In addition to benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl) urea compositions further comprise organic solvents as penetration enhancers. Compositions according to the invention has a pH in the range from 1 to 5 and preferably comprises polymeric thickening agents, organic and/or inorganic acids and conditioning agents.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for use on mammalian skin, hair, and nails. These compositions contain a polymer and a colorant. The polymer of the composition mitigates staining caused by the colorant, and the polymer and colorant are opposite in charge. The present invention is also directed to methods of mitigating skin staining through using the cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hair pre-treatment anti-penetration composition comprising an efficient amount of at least one oxyethylenated copolymer.

Abstract: Process of coloring porous material, which comprises