Abstract: An improved bib for use by adults is disclosed. The present invention relates to a bib that contains decorative indicia to allow the bib to resemble normal clothing when worn. For example, the bib of the present invention can be designed to resemble a man's dress shirt or woman's blouse disguising its use. As its use is less noticeable than ordinary bibs, wearer's are afforded a greater sense of dignity.

Abstract: A semirigid swim cap (100) is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (104), a rearward edge (106), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (108), and a center portion (101). In a preferred embodiment, the swim cap is made from an elastomeric thermoplastic and the center portion is relatively thick, while the peripheral edge portions are relatively thin and therefore less rigid. A pair of sealing ridges (110) extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.

Abstract: A jewelry displaying arrangement uses a knot of a necktie as a support for a stone, medallion, or other article displayed on the necktie. This arrangement relies on a foundation shaped and sized as a stylized triangle or trapezoid so that it fits into the folds of the necktie knot. The foundation may be formed from a thin sheet of material having the surface shape of a necktie knot, and may have two or more legs extending upwardly from a base portion adjacent which the ornament, or other item to be displayed, is attached to the foundation. These legs provide the foundation with a wide enough upper end so as to prohibit the foundation from falling through the knot. The ornament may be attached to the foundation by any of a number of methods so that when the ornament holder is worn the ornament protrudes or drops below the knot into a visible position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a split-fingered glove comprising: a hand-receiving portion for receiving a hand; and, one or more padded finger-receiving portions extending from the hand-receiving portion, one or more of the finger-receiving portions having one or more flexible articulations at a back thereof and having a shield or shields over the one or more articulations to protect one or more finger joints, the shield or shields being engaged with and slidably constrained by the finger-receiving portion, the shield or shields sliding in response to curling and uncurling the hand. The glove provides better protection and support for fingers than prior art split-fingered gloves, and is particularly useful in sporting activities such as hockey and lacrosse.

Abstract: A unisex garment has a waistband. A pair of leg members extend down from the waistband. A mechanism is coupled to the unisex garment to allow easy opening of the crotch area to access the genitals. The mechanism comprises a zipper running from s crotch seam positioned between the pair of leg members to a belt line just below the waistband wherein upward movement of a handle will open the zipper. A plurality of quick release fasteners run from a top section of the crotch seam towards pant inseams on both pair of leg members.

Abstract: An impact absorbing, modular helmet that prevents or reduces injury to the user and other parties in a collision is described. The helmet has layers on the outer side of the hard casing that increase the time of impact and thereby reduces the intensity of the impact forces to reduce their injury potential. The layers may be made up of uniformly consistent impact absorbing polymer material, a polymer layer filled with air or a polymer honeycombed structure. These impact-absorbing layers may also be made and used as an independent, detachable, external protective cover that may be attached universally over hard casing helmets.

Abstract: A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communications device to be readily used with both new and existing protective helmets. While in use, support member positions the bone conduction microphone between the headband and a user's head, preferably between the napestrap and the center of the back of the user's head. The communications device can be used with any type of protective helmet, such as a fireman's helmet, a military helmet, a hard-hat, etc.

Abstract: A protective helmet, which is intended to be only worn by a wearer who is authorized to pass through a security perimeter, comprises an outer shell, a pocket, which is mounted to the outer shell and which defines a window, a flap, which is movable between a position wherein the flap covers the window and positions wherein the flap does not cover the window, and a card, which is disposed in the pocket. The card displays or records data, which are readable through the window by a human, by an electronic reader, or by both, and which are unique to the authorized wearer of the protective garment. The data may comprise symbolic data, such as bar code data, and may comprise a photograph of the authorized wearer of the protective garment. When the flap covers the window, the flap protects the data against becoming unreadable because of foreign matter, such as soot, or because of surface abrasion.

Abstract: Color diving mask and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The mask comprises a frame formed of silicone rubber, a color skeletal element mounted in the frame, the skeletal element including a pair of rims, an integral glass lens fitted in the rims of the skeletal element, and an elastic strap attached to both sides of the frame. The method comprises fitting a glass lens in a color skeletal element, placing the color skeletal element in a mold, and integrally forming a frame in the mold by means of injection molding wherein the color skeletal element is mounted in the frame. The mask is aesthetic. Further, the mask is attractive to both young persons and fishes while diving.

Abstract: A waterproof body suit with an integrated hood,a nose and mouth shield, a torso portion defined at its bottom by a belt, legs portion terminating as integrated socks and being covered with booties having soles, a pair of standard sleeves and a second pair of sleeves terminating with integrated mittens.

Abstract: Bordier Stinky Free is the air suctioned by a pump adapted by hoses, ducts and a switch to maintain an odor free environment in the restroom.

Abstract: A sanitary seat for a toilet bowl has a plurality of unit seat films adhered by an adhesive an upper surface of a toilet seat, such that the seat film may be used on the toilet bowl one by one. Each unit seat film is provided at a rear portion thereof with a central knob. The knobs are outwardly protruded from the rear portion so that each film is easily detached by a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet comprising a locking component that locks a toilet component (e.g. a toilet seat or toilet lid) in an open, closed, or intermediate position. The holding or locking of the toilet component can be provided by a hinge, a spring, or some other appropriate manner.

Abstract: A flushing arrangement (30) including an opened topped housing (32) surrounding the flush valve (12). An opening (40) is provided in a lower part of the housing (32) with a selectively openable gate (44). The arrangement (30) is configured such that for a low volume flush the gate (44) is closed and only water in the housing (32) or located thereabove will be flushed, and for a high volume flush the gate (44) is open wherein substantially all of the water in the cistern (20) above the lowest part of the opening (40) is flushed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit comprising materials suitable for constructing and/or decorating a potty by a child. Accordingly, the child may build a potty with this kit, decorate it, and be amused by other elements of said kit. Thus the child may develop an emotional connection to said potty, and as a result the antagonism of the infant toward said potty may be lowered.

Abstract: A self-cleaning advanced hot tub-bath tub, pool with dispensing functions for providing a hot tub with the functionality to automatically cleanse itself and to inject bath oils, perfumes, soaps, bubble baths, medications, and or other items to the hot tub as desired either automatically through memory circuits or manually. A consumer can release bath oils, perfumes, soaps, bubble baths, medications, and or other luxury items to the hot tub as are desired either manually for each individual item desired, or the consumer depresses the automatic setting and the hot tub prepares the bath as automatically set by the consumer from water temperature, to jet cycle time, pressure strength, and which nozzles will be on or off, including what items if any will be injected into the water including but not limited to bath oils, perfumes, soaps, bubble baths, medications, and or other items.

Abstract: An array of water jets that does not utilize hoses between the water supply inlet and each individual jet and provides a multiple-jet experience for in-ground spa users. The array of jets include a water-containing structure having at least a front and back that define an interior cavity into which water flows and becomes pressurized. The front panel has a plurality of water outlets disposed thereon while, preferably, the back panel has a water or a water and air inlets. Accordingly, water (and air) flow hoselessly from the inlet(s) to the plurality of water outlets such that a water-jet effect is achieved.

Abstract: There is a demand for an automatic shampoo machine used in beauty solons and the like which dispenses with an all-purpose chair to be prepared separately and has a better appearance and an improved feeling of use.

Abstract: A therapeutic treatment method comprising the steps of: providing equipment for complementary therapeutic treatments. The equipment is any one of a hot-air enclosure, an air-jet water bath and a massage table. The equipment is confined to a single room in a side-by-side relationship, such that a person may undergo the therapeutic treatment with the equipment and a masseur person. The equipment may also be confined to a demonstration room, so as to sell packages of equipment as shown in the demonstration room.

Abstract: A pulsating hydrotherapy jet is disclosed which has a jet body with a water inlet to allow water to flow into the body. The jet body discharges the water through a discharge member in more than one concentric pattern. A cap mounted on the body to receive the circular water patterns is also disclosed. The cap has a number of openings that form more than one concentric opening ring. Each of the opening rings align with a respective one of the circular water patterns to provide the sensation of a number of circular patterns of multiple pulsating jets. A system for providing a hydrotherapy jet to a reservoir of water is also disclosed. The system includes a reservoir shell capable of holding water with a number of hydrotherapy jets according to the invention that are mounted around the reservoir shell. A water pump system circulates water from the reservoir to the jets.

Abstract: There is provided a foldable bubbling bath mat having two or more interconnected segments and a number of air channels with two or more apertures located in a bottom surface of the air channels. The bubbling bath mat is adapted to produce varying sized air bubbles and, thus, improve the overall therapeutic massaging effect on a user.

Abstract: A foot massaging tub includes a main body having a bottom provided with a drain hole, a draining pipe mounted on the main body and connected to the drain hole, a pumping motor mounted on the main body and connected to the draining pipe, and an operation control device mounted on the main body and including a controller, a power output unit, and a sensor. Thus, the sensor detects if liquid enters the draining pipe and sends a signal to the controller which controls the power output unit to operate, so as to open or close the pumping motor automatically.

Abstract: A child containment structure includes a floor and a sidewall connected to the floor and defining a unitary structure with the floor. The sidewall includes at least one side panel formed at least partially of an air-restricting material and at least one ventilation panel positioned between the floor and the side panel. The ventilation panel has a maximum height smaller than that of the side panel, and the ventilation panel permits air flow between an interior of the containment structure and an exterior of the containment structure along a sleeping surface of the child containment structure.

Abstract: A sundries caddy for use with cushioned furniture including an invertible receptacle support that carries a receptacle having an open end for releasably receiving sundries items therein. The receptacle support includes first and second members. In use, one of the first and second members is received by the cushioned furniture to define a captured portion of the receptacle support and the other of the first and second members defines a free portion of the receptacle support for carrying the receptacle. The caddy also includes structure for connecting the receptacle to the free portion whereby a user of the caddy can orient the open end of the receptacle upwardly regardless of whether the free portion extends upwardly or downwardly with respect to the captured portion.

Abstract: A patient examination support system comprising an examination tabletop adjustable in vertical and in longitudinal directions, and a lifting structure which supports the examination tabletop. A treatment or diagnosis area is spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the examination tabletop from a lifting structure, and the lifting structure has a height compensation device for compensating for a sagging of the examination tabletop when loaded by a patient of predetermined stature in a predetermined way, in the treatment or diagnosis area.

Abstract: A patient examination support system comprises a support structure and a tabletop. The tabletop supported on the support structure is displaceable toward an examination region. The examination region is spaced apart from the support structure in a longitudinal direction of the tabletop, and a supporting arm, which is extendable from the support structure in a direction of the examination region, braces the tabletop.

Abstract: A patient examination support system includes a positioning display that displays the patient position required for an examination and/or treatment. Characteristic parameters for the examination and/or treatment of a patient via an X-ray or radiological system are made available at a reduced expense and with substantial reliability, via a preferably remote-controllable positioning display to persons operating the system.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to surgical devices, systems, and methods, especially for minimally invasive surgery, and more particularly provides structures and techniques for aligning a robotic surgery system with a desired surgical site. The present invention describes techniques for mounting, configuring and arranging set-up arms for the surgical manipulators and endoscope drive mechanisms of a telesurgical system within an operating theater. The various aspects of the invention improve and optimize space utilization in the conduct of a surgical procedure, especially in the telesurgical systems which provide for concurrent operation by two surgeons using multiple robotic arm assemblies. In one aspect, the invention includes a method and apparatus for ceiling-height mounting of surgical set-up arms, and in another aspect, the invention includes a method and apparatus for the mounting of surgical setup arms to the table pedestal or floor below an operating table.

Abstract: An infant sleep support device is disclosed including an adjustable strap member and a plurality of movement restrictors releasably secured to the adjustable strap member. The present invention is additionally directed to an infant sleep support device including a clothing article, a first attachment member positioned on the clothing article, a second attachment member positioned on the clothing article opposite the first attachment member, a first movement restrictor having a third attachment member for releasably engaging the first attachment member, and a second movement restrictor having a fourth attachment member for releasably engaging the second attachment member.

Abstract: This invention is a infant and child polyurethane foam 24″ square support cushion with a 12″ square center cut-out well region in which the child sits who needs help sitting up unsupported at rest or play or to learn how to support self on knees while learning how to crawl. This invention offers the new concept of offering a firmer, more durable cushion that supports children with four surrounding 5″ high sides that do not allow the child to fall over and that teach the child how to support self in a seated position or a crawling position.

Abstract: An alternating pressure support surface for use by patients requiring bed rest. The air pressure control system used by the alternating pressure surface dynamically controls air pressure in multiple inflatable compartments and further controls the cross over pressure as sets of inflatable compartments are simultaneously being inflated and deflated. A pressure transducer provides feedback which is used to dynamically adjust the output pressure produced by a pump to prevent over inflation or under inflation and ensure that cross over air pressure is properly maintained to prevent under inflation which results in bottoming out.

Abstract: An air-cushioned bed assembly includes an air bed with a concave space defined in a side face thereof, a casing received in the concave space and securely connected to the side face of the air bed. The casing has a body with a U-shaped cross section, a through hole defined in a side face of the body and a cover foldably connected to a circumference defining the through hole. An air blower is detachably received in the body of the casing and has an inlet and an outlet corresponding to the through hole of the body. A securing device is securely formed in the body to selectively retain the air blower inside the casing. Activation of the air blower facilitates air flowing into the air bed via the through hole, which folds the cover.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stand alone integrated mattress. The system has a self-contained mattress unit, at least one inflatable bladder, at least one fluid source, at least one dispersion unit and at least one control unit. The self-contained mattress unit has at least a head section and a foot section, and is capable of converting from a horizontal position or an inclined position to a chair-like conformation. There is at least one inflatable bladder in each section of the self-contained mattress unit. There is also at least fluid source. In addition there is at least one dispersion unit in each section and each dispersion unit provides a fluid, obtained from the fluid source, to a conduit which directs the fluid into the inflatable bladder positioned in the section of the dispersion unit. The control system is positioned in one of the sections and interconnected to each dispersion unit to control the dispersion of the fluid to the inflatable bladders in each section.

Abstract: A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width.

Abstract: A mattress innercore support system in the form of a padded tray with a substantially rigid bottom panel. The tray has of a perimeter sidewall that is preferably made of foam and attached to the bottom panel. The system is compatible with (and sized for) all standard mattress cores, e.g., coil spring, pocketed spring, foam, foam/coil composite, and all known sizes. The mattress innercore is attached to the bottom panel by an adhesive, which simplifies assembly and reduces manufacturing cost of the mattress.

Abstract: A mattress having an inverted top panel/border seam, with an optional appended decorative rope welting on the border is described. An inverted seam secures the top panel to the border portion of a mattress cover to eliminate bumps and creases found in conventional welted top seam. Manufacturing costs may be reduced by eliminating the need for an expensive table-mounted tape edge closure machine and/or skilled operators, since the inverted seam may be flay sewn with a conventional sewing machine or even hand-stitched. Alternatively, a conventional tape edge machine can be used with less-skilled labor and or reduced tape/welting material, as all of the stitches and welting are hidden inside the mattress by the inverted seam.

Abstract: A combination 13 in 1 tool for use in fighting fires, search and rescue, forcible entry, auto extrications, and salvage and overhaul. An axe/hammer head member is attached to an elongated handle pry bar of various sizes. The handle pry bar forms itself on either side of the axe/hammer head acting as a chop stop for both axe/hammer member. The pry bar member provides a water/gas shut off tool as well as a pry tool. The axe underside is a 3 in 1 tool providing a hydrant wrench, windshield and dry wall cutter, the cutters are used when axe is supplanted past the dry wall or windshield and pulled. The hammer underside provides a spanner wrench for hoses and the common stortz coupling on fire trucks. A rappelling ring is strategically placed to hit safety latch on the stortz allowing one handed operation.

Abstract: An anti-pilling treating method is proposed in which protein fiber materials that are constant in quality and have sufficient softness and drape can be stably manufactured. Protein fiber is subjected to cross-linking reaction under weak alkaline conditions of pH 8.5-9.9 at the beginning of the reaction and pH 7.0-7.9 at the end of the reaction by use of a cross-linking agent containing 1 wt % or over of one or more of pyrimidine compound selected from the group consisting of 2,4,6-trichloropyrimidine, 2,6-dichloropyrimidine, 2,6-dichloro-4-aminopyrimidine, 4,6-dichloropyrimidine and 2-amino-4,6 dichloropyrimidine.

Abstract: Hydrazono-malonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R3′ and R4 have the meanings given in claim 1 act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS.

Abstract: Presently, multifunctional carboxylic acids, such as 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) are used to bond a hydroxyl-functional organophosphorous oligomer to cotton fabric in the presence of a catalyst, such as sodium hypophosphite (NaH2PO2). However, the free carboxylic acid groups bound to the cotton fabric form a calcium salt during home laundering, thus diminishing the flame retardant properties of the treated cotton fabric. Disclosed herein is a new catalyst system consisting of hypophosphorous acid (H3PO2) and a nitrogen-containing organic base such as triethanol amine (TEA). When the catalyst system is present together with the polycarboxylic acid, TEA esterifies the free carboxylic acid groups under curing conditions, thus reducing calcium concentration on the fabric during home laundering. It also provides nitrogen-phosphorous synergism to enhance the flame retardant performance of the organophosphorous compound.

Abstract: Methods of improving shrink-resistance of natural fibers (e.g., wool, wool fibers, animal hair, cotton), synthetic fibers (e.g., acetate, nylon, polyester, viscose rayon), or blends thereof (e.g., wool/cotton blends), or fabrics or yarns composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or blends thereof, involving contacting the fibers (or fabric or yarn) with NaOH, H2O2, gluconic acid, dicyandiamide, and non-ionic surfactant (e.g., Triton X surfactant such as Triton X-100 and preferably Triton X-114), and optionally subsequently contacting the fibers (or fabric or yarn) with protease and non-ionic surfactant and optionally sodium sulfite and optionally triethanolamine and optionally polyacrylamide polymer. The methods do not utilize dichloroisocyanuric acid, chloroamines, peroxymonosulfuric acid, monoperoxyphthalic acid, permanganate, chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, or aminoplast resins.

Abstract: An improved method for assaying the wash performance of new enzymes and/or new detergent formulations is described

Abstract: A fabric article treating system, including the apparatus and the process, to provide improved fabric cleaning, fabric appearance and/or fabric care benefits. More particularly, the present system provides an effective delivery of detergent actives and rinse actives by depositing the actives directly upon a fabric article being treated. The detergent composition and fabric care composition suitable for use in such apparatus and process are also provided. The system is water-saving and energy efficient, compared to conventional immersive aqueous laundry system.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

Abstract: Device and method for detecting malfunction of a clutch in a washing machine, the device including a clutch including a coupling for transmission of a power from a motor to a washing shaft or a spinning shaft, a clutch motor (60) for providing a power to the coupling, a switch for controlling the coupling, and a cam (600) fitted to be rotatable with the clutch motor for turning on/off the switch in response to the rotation, a power supplying part for supplying a voltage to the motor and the clutch motor (60), a pulse counting part for counting a number of pulses of a voltage supplied to the clutch motor from the power supplying part, and a microcomputer for repeating a process in which the clutch motor is stopped for a second set time period (S20) and operated again if the switch is not switched for a first set time period from a time the clutch motor is put into operation, and informs to a user that the clutch is in malfunction if the switch is not switched while the process is repeated equal to or more than

Abstract: A method for modifying keratin fibers, in particular for restructuring and finishing, by polymerizing suitable polymerizable substrates at the fiber by using a polyphenol oxidase. In addition, the invention relates to compositions comprising the substrates capable of the polymerization by means of a polyphenol oxidase and at least one polyphenol oxidase, and to the use thereof for positively influencing the fiber properties, in particular strength, porosity, elasticity, color retention and volume of the fibers.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (U) wherein Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 are each independently of the others hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, A is the radical of a monoazo, polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan or dioxazine chromophore, D is the radical of a diazo component, of the benzene or naphthalene series, X is halogen, 3-carboxpyridin-1-yl, 3-carbamoylpyridin-1-yl, hydroxy, C1-C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, phenoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl moiety, C1-C4alkylthio unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, unsubstituted or substituted amino, or an N-heterocycle which may or may not contain further hetero atoms, and Y is vinyl or a radical —CH2—CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, are suitable for dyeing cellulosic or amide-group-containing fibre materials.

Abstract: A dye composition is disclosed, which comprises a blue anthraquinone dye of the following formula (I) 1

Abstract: A method of constructing a footwear includes the following features. An outsole having a backpart and a forepart is provided. The forepart has a standing lip around the periphery of the forepart. An upper is provided, which together with the outsole defines a volume for receiving a wearer's foot. The upper is turned inside out and then the upper is stitched to the lip of the forepart. The upper stitched to the forepart is then turned inside in. A back portion of the upper is lasted. The backpart is then secured to the lasted back portion of the upper.