Abstract: Novelty play jeans for children which include one or more active play features usable while the jeans are being worn. These various features include, but are not limited to a race course for a toy race car, a concealed pocket extractable to form a flag-like decoration, a window pocket, a secret tunnel pocket, a carry pouch convertible into a flat play area, and concealed knee pockets which enable the user of jeans to display a puppet show using built-in features of the jeans, while worn by the user.

Abstract: A garment, such as a skirt, culottes, dress, pair of trousers, shorts, bermuda shorts or similar article, featuring a means for temporarily attaching a clothing accessory such as a glove, the means featuring press studs of which the male or female elements are attached permanently to the garment in a place that is readily accessible to the hand of the person wearing the garment, and a piece of self-adhering fabric associated permanently or temporarily with the garment in the said area, and the said means are arranged such that the said press stud elements allow the piece of self-adhering fabric to be either exposed in order to attach the clothing accessory or covered so that the piece of self-adhering fabric is concealed from view.

Abstract: The invention is a comfort strip for controlling an under pant garment from becoming wedged within the declivity formed by the buttocks.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated toilet and air deodorizer comprises a bowl comprising a flush ring and an air passageway located above the flush ring. The air passageway is an upward extension of the bowl and extends about a periphery of the bowl. The air passageway comprises a continuous orifice facing inwardly into the bowl, and the air passageway extends to a neck section at a rear portion of the bowl. The integrated toilet and air deodorizer further comprises an exhaust pipe coupled to the air passageway at the neck section, the exhaust pipe comprising an aperture, wherein the exhaust pipe is operable to be coupled to a conduit suitable for transporting its gaseous contents away from the bowl.

Abstract: A toilet overflow prevention system is provided and is incorporated with an otherwise standard toilet wherein the toilet bowl thereof is incorporated with an overflow inlet portal defined as a generally circular opening integrally formed within the left side of the concave inner wall of the toilet bowl. The overflow inlet portal provides passage to an auxiliary waste drain outlet which extends downward through toilet bowl frontal to the primary waste discharge pipe, and through the stool portion of the standard toilet, under which connection is made to an auxiliary waste outlet piping being in fluid communication with the primary waste discharge pipe. A reticulated grate element is mounted transversely atop the circular opening in order to trap debris contained within toilet bowl so as to facilitate ascension and discharge of water through auxiliary waste drain outlet, hence preventing unpleasant overflow.

Abstract: A body washing unit for a toilet stool, comprising: a case body disposed on the upper surface of a toilet-stool main body, a toilet seat and a toilet-seat cover being connectable to the case body so as to hinge; and a warm-water nozzle incorporated into the case body, wherein cold water in a duct passage for the warm-water nozzle is discharged, before the warm-water nozzle is used.

Abstract: A waste removal system that includes a toilet pan (28) for a ultra-low flushing volume toilet (20). The pan (28) includes a rearward end (28a) adapted for positioning substantially adjacent a cistern (22) and a frontward end (28b) adapted for positioning substantially remote the cistern (22). The pan (28) also includes a flushing water outlet having a primary outlet nozzle arrangement (42) disposed substantially adjacent the pan frontward end (28b) and adapted to direct flushing water (62) downwards and towards the pan rearward end (28a). The system also includes a related flushing method and drainline (90).

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.

Abstract: A winterizing seal for a pool skimmer includes a cover plate dimensioned to overlap the margins of the skimmer opening and having a support portion on its rear surface which extends into the skimmer passageway. A resiliently deformable gasket is provided on the support portion and is configured and dimensioned to bear on the side walls of the skimmer passageway to provide a leak-proof seal between the cover plate and the skimmer passageway. The gasket is pressed against the side walls of the skimmer passageway by a compression plate which is coupled to the cover plate by a nut.

Abstract: An apparatus for raising and closing a hinged spa cover. A frame assembly extends over the rear panel of a bifold spa cover, and further is pivotally connected to a base assembly. In order to raise the spa cover from the spa tub, the front panel of the spa cover is folded over the rear panel and frame. The frame assembly pivots on the base assembly lifting the folded spa cover to an opened position. A stop connected to the frame assembly contacts the ground as the frame assembly pivots on the base, once the cover reaches a predetermined open position. The reverse steps will lower and close the spa cover onto the spa tub.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a water discharge device in indoor and/or outdoor environments. The discharge unit preferably comprises a pop-up water discharge device inside a natural item enclosure. In some preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as an animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like. Preferably, the discharge device is a rotary discharge device. In preferred embodiments the pop-up water discharge device discharges water in various manners (e.g. misting, sprinkling, and/or the like).

Abstract: A skimmer system is provided which includes a reservoir, an inlet, a reservoir pump and a weir. The skimmer system is attached to a tank having fluid therein. The fluid in the tank defines a tank fluid surface. The reservoir receives fluid from the tank. The fluid in the reservoir defines a reservoir fluid surface. The level of the reservoir fluid surface is maintained below the level of the tank fluid surface when the skimmer system is turned on. The inlet defines an inlet edge and an inlet surface. The inlet edge is located below the level of the tank fluid surface. The inlet surface declines away from the tank to transfer the fluid from the tank to the reservoir. The reservoir pump transfers fluid from the reservoir to the tank. The filter is positioned between the inlet and the reservoir to retain particulate within the fluid. The weir defines a weir edge.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for adjusting the position of a support element such as an armchair seat in particular a hairdresser's reclining chair comprising at least an actuator capable of modifying the position of the support element, and a three-way distributor (8) comprising a supply channel (10), a working channel (11) and a return channel (12), the supply channel being connected to a public water distribution network, the working channel being connected to the waste water network, the distributor being capable of controlling the displacement of the actuator by introducing therein water under pressure coming from the public water distribution network or by returning water into the waste water network.

Abstract: The present invention is a bathing apparatus for use in a bathing vessel consisting of a flexible sheet and attachment means for attaching the flexible sheet to a surface of a bathing vessel. The flexible sheet is attached such that it is substantially in contact with the surface of the bathing vessel. In addition, connecting means are provided which removably connect the attachment means to the flexible sheet. Preferably, the flexible sheet of the bathing apparatus is made with a non-slip surface such as terry cloth or other fabric toweling type material. In addition, it is preferable that the flexible sheet be manufactured from a machine washable fabric. Typically, the flexible sheet will be rectangular in shape and the attachment means can be connected to the flexible sheet at each corner of the rectangle.

Abstract: An automatic faucet control device comprising an electromagnetic valve for opening and closing a flow channel of a faucet, a ray emitting means (5) for emitting infrared rays to a target to be detected, a ray receiving means (6) for receiving the infrared rays reflected by the target, a sensing decision means for deciding presence or absence of the target by an output from the ray receiving means (6), and an electromagnetic valve control means for controlling the electromagnetic valve based on a sensing signal from the sensing decision means, wherein the ray emitting means (5) has a first polarization means (7) allowing a polarized light component to be transmitted, and the ray receiving means (6) has a second polarization means (8) for allowing a polarized light component different from the rays transmitted through the first polarization means (7) to be transmitted therethrough.

Abstract: A device for lifting a person, comprising a pair of cups (1, 2) for gripping a person by applying pressure force on opposite sides of the person's thorax (12) and moving means for moving the cups towards each other. The cups (1, 2) are tiltably mounted on the device, each cup (1, 2) having a tilt axis (A, B) which in use extends in a substantially horizontal direction along one of the opposite sides of the person's thorax (12). Each cup (1, 2) has a contact surface for contacting one of the opposite sides of the person's thorax (12), at least a part of which is located behind the tilt axis (A,B) with respect to the person's thorax.

Abstract: A crib accessory that can be placed beneath an infant's mattress or crib. A movable plate is rhythmically moved up and down to pat the crib mattress and sooth the infant.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for suspending slats of a bed base, the device being constituted by a one-piece unit presenting a top section having two housings for receiving the ends of two parallel slats, a bottom section provided with anchor means to anchor said unit to a bed frame, and an intermediate section connecting the top section to the bottom section and constituting the resilient suspension element, said bottom section having a vertical bottom wall for bearing against an inside face of said frame and a horizontal top wall for resting on the top face of said frame, and said unit presenting a vertical plane of symmetry perpendicular to said top wall and to said bottom wall, wherein the intermediate section is constituted by semicylindrical wall portions that are substantially bodies of revolution about axes perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, said wall portions connecting the top section to the bottom section, and said axes of revolution being disposed inside the volume defined by said top sect

Abstract: An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. Various methods may be used to vertically move the equipment support up and down to engage and disengage the equipment support from supporting devices.

Abstract: a reclining bed that raises the upper body and legs above horizontal, but also allows the legs to recline below, the horizontal position. The resulting ergonomic benefits of sitting up for extended periods of time makes the desk specifically designed for such a bed a necessity.

Abstract: A novelty cushion is disclosed including a plurality of grooves on a first side, a plurality of grooves on a second side, the second side opposite the first side, and wherein the at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the first side are substantially perpendicular to one another and wherein at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the second side are substantially perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: A cushion for supporting an infant is provided. The cushion includes a pad that may be formed of a resilient foam material. The pad includes a lower surface and an upper surface oriented at an acute angle thereto such that the upper surface is inclined relative to a support surface. The acute angle formed thereby may be between 20° and 30°. The cushion may be received within a polyester casing, but may simply include a top panel to be disposed on the pad's upper surface. The cushion includes at least one positioning member, but preferably two positioning members, with means for releasably fastening to the top panel to support the infant. Preferably, the positioning member includes a filaform strip for releasably attaching to a fabric material such as 100% polyester tricot and is formed of a resilient foam material.

Abstract: A pillow for holding an infant comprises a pillow body having a padded region and a well region. The padded region comprises an upper section, a lower section and two side sections that surround the well region. The padded region further comprises a cover and a fill material stuffed within the cover. The pillow body angles upward from the lower section to the upper section such that when an infant is placed onto the pillow the infant is inclined, with the infant's bottom resting in the well region and the infant's back and head resting on the upper section.

Abstract: “Inflatable and Fully Adjustable Foot and Seat Support for Travelers” will accommodate travelers with different leg characteristics: height, deformity, injuries. Bellows or accordion sidewalls will fully adjust shape, height or angulations of the foot rest. Velcro straps attached to the sides of a foot rest will configure the shape and retain its configuration even after deflation, for storage or transport. In addition Velcro straps will permit securing various attachments to feet or to the bag itself. Allowing comfortable and worry free use of the air pillow even during sleep or nap by securing the connection between feet and bag itself Lanyard attached to the bag itself or food tray will facilitate easier placement or removal of above-mentioned pillow on or from the floor. Bathtub design of the pillow will permit minimum amount of gas to fully inflate a foot rest to its full dimensions and its full function.

Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired.

Abstract: A mattress core support system in the form of a padded tray with a rigid bottom surface. The tray is comprised of four foam sides, providing edge support for persons sitting on the edge of the mattress, and containing therein a mattress core. The system is compatible with (and sized for) all standard mattress cores, e.g., coil spring, foam, foam/coil composite, and all known sizes. The mattress avoids the need for flipping and the associated increased cost of a two-sided mattress by including as its bottom member a rigid platform.

Abstract: A delivery system for uniform deposition of fabric care actives to a fabric article in a non-aqueous solvent based fabric treatment process; and compositions capable of uniformly depositing the fabric care actives on the fabric article being treated to achieve maximum benefit.

Abstract: A method for uniform deposition of fabric care actives to a fabric article in a non-aqueous solvent based fabric treatment process; and compositions capable of uniformly depositing the fabric care actives on the fabric article being treated to achieve maximum benefit.

Abstract: A process for purifying a lipophilic fluid employing a functionalized fabric treating agent. The functionalized fabric treating agent is capable of delivering fabric treating benefits in a non-aqueous fabric article treatment process and is designed for easy removal from the non-aqueous solvent after the fabric article treatment process. Laundry soils can also be removed by this process. The present invention also relates to a fabric treatment composition containing the functionalized fabric treating 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: 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: “EQUIPMENT AND PROCESS TO FINISH FABRICS IN GENERAL” comprised of a bath tank (3) that may be filled with a treatment liquid such as a bleacher, dyeing agent or washing liquid that can be adjusted to a fabric (T) conveyance means. In the circulation direction, at the rear of the bath tank (3) exit, there are squeezing rolls (6) or suction devices, to which the fabric to be squeezed or suctioned from the bath liquid is conveyed. After that there are guides on which the humid fabric may be placed on a return belt. (7A). In the latter, the fabric circulates more slowly so that it is accumulatively placed on the belt (7A). At the end of the return belt exit (7A), additional guides are connected (11) to allow the fabric (T) to return to the bath tank (3) or to allow the bath to be ended and the fabric to be taken to the plaiter unit (8).

Abstract: A washing method in a washing machine including a semi-drying cycle, in which a spin-drying process and a disentangling process are repeatedly carried out several times in the semi-drying cycle at a speed lower than a spin-drying speed in a main spin-drying cycle. A washing mode involving the semi-drying cycle may be selectively inputted. In accordance with the washing method, wash water is heated in a rinsing cycle. In the semi-drying cycle, the spin-drying process is repeatedly executed at a spin-drying speed gradually increased as the semi-drying cycle progresses. In accordance with the washing method, it is possible to spin-dry the clothes to a water extraction rate of about 55 to 70%, while minimizing damage to the clothes and formation of wrinkles on the clothes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic yellow dyes of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other a C1-C8alkyl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl radical, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, cyanide or halide, preferably hydrogen and X is an anion, with the proviso that at least one of the substitutents R1 is a benzyl radical and R2 is a methyl radical, R2 is not hydrogen, also to compositions therof, especially comprising other dyes, to processes for the preparation therof and to the use therof in the dyeing of organic material, such as keratin, wool, leather, silk, cellulose or polyamides, especially keratin-containging fibres, cotton or nylon, and preferably human hair.

Abstract: A sequential method for dyeing hair which comprises: contacting the hair with a substantially inactive dye precursor mixture containing at least one primary intermediate and an optional coupler having at least 50% of the molecules comprising these precursors are in their non-anionic form, for a period of time, followed by contacting the hair with a developer mixture capable of oxidizing the hair dye precursors to react and form hair color molecules.

Abstract: A sequential method for dyeing hair which comprises: contacting the hair with a substantially inactive dye precursor mixture containing at least one primary intermediate and an optional coupler for a period of time, followed by applying a means for aligning the hair and distributing the oxidative dye precursors uniformly, followed by contacting the hair with a developer mixture capable of oxidizing the hair dye precursors to react and form hair color molecules.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers, for instance human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as at least one coupler, para-aminophenol as at least one first oxidation base, 3-methyl-4-aminophenol as at least one second oxidation base, and an associative thickening polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment device or kit for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the compositions disclosed herein, and to the dyeing process using these compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers, for instance, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as a coupler, para-phenylenediamine or para-tolylenediamine as at least one first oxidation base, N,N-bis(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine or 2-(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine as at least one second oxidation base, and at least one associative thickening polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment device or kit for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the compositions disclosed herein, and to the dyeing process using these compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one coupler chosen from 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol and addition salts thereof, at least one oxidation base and at least one associative polymer comprising at least one C8-C30 fatty chain; the use of the composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres; the dyeing process using this composition; and multi-compartment devices comprising the composition.

Abstract: Use of one or more substances selected from the group of pyrimidines and purines for intensifying the natural hair color and/or for stimulating melanogenesis in human hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel mixtures of sulfuric esters and specific sulfuric esters that are useful as leveling agents for the dyeing of nitrogenous fiber materials and to a process for their preparation by reacting sulfuryl chloride with specific alcohols.

Abstract: A variable stackable ramp system for forming ramp assemblies for providing challenging obstacle courses including ones for aerial lift for sport jumping with skateboards, inline skates, bicycles and the like. The ramp system includes ramp modules of at least two different configurations with one being an inclined ramp module having an inclined upper riding or support surface and a straight ramp module having a generally horizontal straight upper riding or support surface. The ramp modules are adapted to be interconnected horizontally and vertically in a variety of orientations to provide ramp assemblies of selectively different overall configurations.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush has an elongated body, a head, and a neck extending between the body and the head. A plurality of bristle carriers each having a plurality of bristle tufts are disposed on the head. An electric motor is operatively connected to a shaft, wherein operation of the electric motor moves the shaft in a reciprocating motion and wherein the shaft is operatively connected to at least one of the bristle carriers to move the bristle carriers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and a device for cleaning teeth wherein a variety of cleaning tools are coupled to a common handle section for the individual cleaning of teeth. It relates in particular to a handle section of an electric dental cleaning device, with a coupling section for coupling various cleaning tools thereto, as well as said cleaning tools. According to the invention the handle section detects a coding provided on the respective cleaning tool attached. In dependence upon the respective coding detected, various functions of the dental cleaning device are controlled.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush has a rotatable shaft with a remote cam, which fits into a slot in a bristle holder. The holder is mounted for rotation in a toothbrush head. When the shaft rotates the remote end describes a circle and drivingly engages the slot to cause the holder to vibrate in a first brushing motion. A second bristle holder is driven by the first bristle holder, for a complimentary brushing motion. The second bristle holder is driven through and engagement with a pin or cam extending from the first bristle holder.

Abstract: A cleansing device is made of a web of fibers, forming a pad, where the pad includes a cleansing agent therein. In making the cleansing pad, the cleansing agent is initially heated from solid form into liquid form, and distributed essentially throughout one or more portions of the pad in liquid form to substantially coat the fibers in said portions of the pad. After application of the liquid cleansing agent, the pad is then allowed to cool such that the cleansing agent solidifies and remains solid at a desired range above at and above room temperature. Thereafter, in use, the pad is applied for cleaning an object in conjunction with a solvent such as water. The solvent dissolves the solidified cleaning agent into a solution that includes quantities of the solvent and dissolved cleansing agent for cleansing the object. The pad can be used in this manner multiple times without the need for application of other cleansing agent to the pad.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floor cleaning implement, and more specifically, to a floor cleaning implement having a mop head comprised of a three-dimensional surface, wherein the three-dimensional surface readily receives a planar cleaning sheet, such as a woven or nonwoven, which conforms to the contours of the three-dimensional mop head surface. In accordance with the present invention, the planar cleaning sheet may be either a woven fabric or nonwoven fabric, such as a carded web, spunbond, meltblown, air laid, wet laid, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a loop arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice, a central cleaning element disposed within the loop, two opposing arcuate cleaning elements disposed on opposite sides of the loop, peripheral cleaning element with a stepped and tapered construction, elongate distal cleaning elements, and proximal cleaning elements.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic fleece, and in one aspect polyester fleece, as a material that can be used by itself, or in a variety of configurations, for a variety of cleaning tasks. Configuration into such things as dust clothes, sweeper pads, scrubbers, and other embodiments, to present at least a surface or part of the surface of the piece of material to a surface to be cleaned.