Abstract: A stab proof vest, wherein at least a portion of the stab proof vest includes a plurality of elements, and a coupling member for coupling adjacent the elements together. Each side of the elements is provided with at least one projection and at least one depression adjacent to the projection, and a coupling hole into which the coupling member is inserted. The projection of one element is engaged with the depression of an adjacent element. The common coupling member is inserted into each the hole of adjacent elements and is secured thereto in order to couple the adjacent elements.

Abstract: A mask structure having a mask body and a pair of ear hanging straps provided on two opposite sides of the mask body, comprises an eye protection film provided on a mask body upper periphery of the mask body and an adhesive area located on a film periphery of the eye protection film. The mask structure provides excellent protection against foreign objects or viruses and bacteria for users with any facial contours. It also will not cause discomfort to users even after prolonged period of wearing.

Abstract: A universal visual shield apparatus, for use with a hockey helmet, is usable for training hockey players by partially blocking a user's field of vision. The apparatus includes a main shield body formed from an elastically deformable material, and is attachable to the helmet using connectors. The main shield body includes a horizontal floor portion and a vertical edge portion that cooperate to block a user from seeing the puck while it is in the user's possession, while still allowing the user to see forward. When worn, the apparatus forces the user to look forward, beyond the puck and stick. The apparatus may include adjustable apparatus straps, and can be used on any sized helmet without modifying the helmet or the apparatus. Because the apparatus is soft and crushable, the apparatus will not harm the user or another player if they are involved in a collision on the ice.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting the exposed top portion of human arms, one or both, from the sun's rays. A piece of flexible fabric, preferably with an SPF of at least 15, which covers at most the top half of the arm is supported by spaced first and second elastic bands which encircle the Ulna or wrist and the elbow, including a portion of the Humerus, or portion of the upper part of the arm, leaving the arm there between to receive the free flow of cooling air around and under the flexible fabric portion. In one embodiment, that portion of the elastic band adjacent and touching the elbow bone is a softer expandable portion to allow non binding movement thereof. Another aspect of the invention is where the outside of the flexible fabric is adaptable to contain advertising, such as, but not limited to, goods, services, school or university colors, emblems or expressions, and the like.

Abstract: Protective gear is provided having a sliding surface with a relatively low coefficient of friction so that the sliding surface can slide readily over a dry playing surface. In one embodiment, an inner leg side of a roller hockey goalkeeper leg protection member includes the sliding surface which comprises a low friction surface treatment. As such, a goalkeeper can place the inner side of the leg protection member on a dry playing surface and can readily slide the member over the playing surface in order to shift position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating breast self-examinations and the recordation of evaluative results therefrom, wherein a thin-materialed, tight-fitting, shirt-like garment having a low-coefficient of friction and possessing breast self-examination patterns thereon is utilized to guide a user's fingers during examination of her breasts, and wherein a marking instrument is utilized to mark or ink areas of suspected abnormalities directly on the garment, thereby facilitating future identification and/or comparison with new examination results or findings. The present apparatus and method enables a user to conduct a breast self-examination by palpating her breasts from the outside of the garment, as opposed to directly feeling or contacting her bare breasts.

Abstract: A garment for protecting at least the upper portion of the body. The garment includes a sleeveless vest to cover the torso and made of a thermally insulating and ventilated material, and a short jacket with sleeves, such as a bolero-type jacket, covering only the upper portion of the torso and made of an impermeable material.

Abstract: A jacket is provided for a law-enforcement officer. The jacket includes a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive police equipment disposed within a secure area of the jacket and a closure disposed on each of the plurality of pockets having an orientation so that only a single hand of the law-enforcement officer is required to open each of the closures.

Abstract: A hand-tied hook and loop necktie, having a generally elongated front to be worn and to. be extended downward from the user's neck area onto the user's chest. The invention has a neckband with an elongated right extension and an elongated left extension, to be wrapped around the neck area of a user and a hand-tied knot, which is integral to the generally elongated front and the neckband of the hand-tied hook and loop necktie. There is also a hook and loop fastener on the ends of the elongated left extension and the elongated right extension for securing the invention, and interior stitching is provided on the hand-tied knot, to prevent the hand-tied knot from sliding along the neckband.

Abstract: A method of forming a glove having improved fingertip puncture resistance is disclosed. The method includes providing a glove former, the former pivotably attached to a chain assembly, dipping the former into a plastisol in a first position, the position being substantially vertical, removing the former from the plastisol, pivoting the former to a second position, the second position forming an angle less than 90 degrees with respect to the first position, and maintaining the former at the second position until the plastisol forms a gel on the former.

Abstract: This invention relates to cholesterol-sequestering agents and methods of using cholesterol-sequestering agents to prevent infection. The compositions of the invention can be used to decontaminate skin and environmental surfaces that are contacted with microorganisms such as envelope viruses.

Abstract: A disposable glove for a hand of a human wearer that comprises polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is substantially impermeable to liquid water. The glove provides an elastic material with superior restore rate and elasticity parameters, while maintaining good tensile strength.

Abstract: A new improved universal, perspiration-absorbing headband having additional absorbent bands attached on the top and sides to form different designs for 30 to 40% more sweat absorption than a regular headband with a little bit more comfort and style. The entire headband is completely absorbent and elastic all the way through its circumference and made with several different textiles. The stripes of fabric band (s) are attached to sides within the center of the encircling headband. The extra band (s) coming from the top attached to the sides make the D-BAND safer to wear than a regular headband. The band (s) help keep the D-BAND more stable or in place around the forehead area and prevent the D-BAND from sliding down into and/or across the wearer eyes/face thus providing a safer headband.

Abstract: A head and neck garment comprises a head covering (or hood) member, a neck member including a body having two ends, a zipper attached to the body near the ends, thereby forming two flaps which are positioned beneath the zipper. The zipper is not as long as the ends, and the remainder of the ends are stitched together. The zipper is attached to the neck member body at an angle that is about 45 degrees, such that when the zipper is moved into a closed position, the garment enables the wearer to warm their neck, and when the wearer wants to cool down, the zipper is moved into an open position, the ends are separated and remain open, exposing an area of the wearer and enabling the exposed area to be cooled down without interference from the garment. The garment is particularly suited for outdoor activities such as skiing.

Abstract: A sleep enhancing or distraction suppressing device consisting of a cloth band containing sound-suppressing foam inserts for the ears, held in place with a Velcro strap. Used by an individual to suppress sound and light while sleeping, with the intent of being a sort of light blocking device and ‘ear muff you can sleep in’, all rolled into one.

Abstract: A combined eye and ear protective device has an eye protective portion and an ear protective portion, the eye protective portion and the ear protective portion being functionally cooperating. The protective device utilizes the eye protective portion of the device as the head support for the ear protective portion of the device and configures the eye protective portion within a single piece of optically clear material that reduces or eliminates the discontinuity between the lenses and frame of conventional eyeglasses and provides for unimpeded peripheral vision. A one piece polycarbonate resin eye protective portion is coupled with the ear protective portion to allow the eye protective portion to move between a “down” position and an “up” position.

Abstract: A fastening system, of the type having a female piece provided with a housing and an opening for the housing, and a male piece capable of being received within the female piece, both pieces being provided with complementary latching mechanisms with a device to control the opening of the fastening system. The fastening system includes a flexible sheath capable of housing the fastening system, and the control device can be actuated from the outside through the flexible sheath. The invention encompasses various articles which incorporate the fastening system, such as garments, including trousers, jackets, coats, shoes, as well as bags, including backpacks, for example.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetologic and anti-ageing stocking or a pair of tights, or any textile support in direct contact with the skin, impregnated with slow-release natural substances and the method for making same. The combination of biomimetic phospholipid components is as follows: A) GLA Phospholipid (Sodium Borageamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate) at 0,5% of the solution; B) PTC Phospholipid (Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate) at 1.5% of the solution. Said combination of phospholipid components primarily promotes the fixing or impregnation of the active principles through an electrostatic process and secondarily constitutes an antibacterial agent which controls the bacterial flora. To those two components are added the natural substances to the active principle for a maximum total of 2.10%. The softening and impregnating phase lasts about 35 minutes at a temperature ranging between 35° C. and 37° C.

Abstract: A strong, lightweight, impact resistant helmet system protects the wearer from impact injury and minimizes bodily injury to other players brought into contact therewith during blocking and tackling events. Weight reduction is achieved by reinforcing inner and outer surfaces of the helmet shell with long length, high strength fibers. Orientation of the fibers is such that the fiber lengths are aligned generally in the direction of tension and compression forces imposed on the helmet surface during impact. This reinforcement geometry permits use of a thin helmet shell. Efficient impact absorption by the helmet shell is accomplished by limiting the bend curvature produced at the impact location. The bend curvature reduction increases the contact area between the helmet shell and a second pliable padded inner helmet made from energy absorbing polymeric foam disposed within the helmet shell in contact with its inner surface.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable pad set for a protective helmet. The adjustable pad set includes a plurality of internal pads of various thicknesses. A plurality of pad retaining/locating devices each have a pocket for receiving at least one of the plurality of internal pads so as to form an individual pad of the adjustable pad set. At least one fastener for each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices respectively secures each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices to a selected location within the protective helmet.

Abstract: A removable flat flexible disabling insert is disposed between interengaging members which are provided for registry with one another in opposed displaceable surface portions of adjustable shell portions of an adjustable helmet. The disabling insert prevents interengagement of the interengaging members but permits adjustable displacement of the shell portions. The disabling insert, when removed, permits engagement of the interengaging members. Particularly, but not exclusively, the insert is used with a hockey helmet having front and back adjustable shell portions.

Abstract: A head restraint device worn by a driver while operating a high performance vehicle. The device controls the driver's head from snapping forward and downward during a collision event. The device includes a back member positioned along the back of the driver. The back member is attached to the driver's helmet or skull cap by a first strap. A second strap is configured to encircle the driver's torso in order to releaseably secure the device to the driver. Third straps define openings through which the driver's shoulders are received to assists in holding the device on the driver. During a collision event, forces from the head and helmet are transferred through the first strap and the back member, causing the third strap to react against the mass of the driver's body. These reactive forces control the driver's head and neck from violently moving forward and downward.

Abstract: A restraint device for controlling the head of a driver during a high-performance vehicle collision. The device includes a rigid member positioned along the back of the driver, a tether for attaching the member to the driver's helmet, and a strap for anchoring the device. The vehicle's seat belt assembly or the driver's own body, such as his torso, waist or legs, may be used to anchor the device. During a vehicle collision, forces from the head are transferred through the device (i.e. tether, rigid member, and strap) into the anchor in order to resist forward movement and downward rotation of the driver's head.

Abstract: A face and eye covering device includes a face cover configured for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. The face cover is air permeable to allow the passage of air therethrough to facilitate breathing when worn over the wearer's nose or mouth. An eye shield is coupled to the face cover. The eye shield includes a lens and a lens protector releasably coupled to the lens. At least a portion of the lens and lens protector are transparent to allow visual perception therethrough.

Abstract: A releasing device for enabling rotation of a chin guard hinged to the sides of the cap of a crash helmet, in particular a helmet for motor-cyclists, which comprises at least one mechanism for engagement/release of the chin guard with respect to the cap, first means for actuation of the engagement/release mechanism and second means for inhibition of release, in which said first and second means can be actuated by the user. The aforesaid second means for inhibition of release prevent, when not actuated by the user, operation of the first actuation means and/or of the engagement/release mechanism.

Abstract: A goggle comprising a lens, a frame, a lens-retention mechanism and an adjustment mechanism wherein the lenses can be selectively moved relative to the frame to at least two different positions defining substantially different levels of air flow between the lenses and frame while maintaining the lenses in front of a user's eyes, and retained at each position. In certain,embodiments, one position is defined by substantially all of the lens periphery contacting the frame to substantially form a seal. The adjustment and lens-retention mechanisms may be the same mechanism.

Abstract: A swimming goggles has a left and a right frames respectively accommodating lenses therein, a connecting frame between the left and the right frames, and head fasteners respectively connecting with outer sides of the left and right frames. Adjusting apparatuses are arranged between the head fasteners and the left and right frames. Each adjusting apparatus has a button with a biasing arm. The biasing arms unilaterally engage/disengage stopping slots of the head fasteners, whereas a user can directly pull the head fasteners to make the head fasteners tighter or press the button to make the head fasteners looser. The swimming goggles can be adjusted easily and optimally when wearing, and are inching-adjustable.

Abstract: Goggles includes a hard lens portion, and an soft upper protective member and a soft lower protective member combined with an upper edge and a lower edge of the lens portion, and two temples pivotally connected with two ends of the lens portion, convenient and comfortable to wear.

Abstract: A garment for protecting the upper portion of the body having, on the back and on the shoulders, a yoke made of a material resistant to abrasion.

Abstract: Protective suits are used to protect the wearer against hazardous materials such as chemicals, pathogens, radioactive particles, electromagnetism, physical trauma and for rain protection. They are used to protect the wearer's surrounding in cleanrooms. Medical protective suits are used to prevent the spread of pathogens from the wearer. Unfortunately, they can cause heat stress by reducing air circulation. This invention discloses a protective suit with a breathing mask and dual one-way valves to draw air through the suit's interior using the forces generated by the wearer's breathing. Filters can be placed in the suit, or the suit can be made of a filter material to protect the wearer and the surroundings. The disclosed suit is lighter, less expensive to produce and more mobile than prior-art protective suit designs that use powered or externally supplied ventilation and cooling devices.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for protecting a person that is batting during a baseball game or a softball game. The primary piece in this protective invention is vest portion that protects the batter's torso. This vest device fits over the side of the batter that is facing the pitcher. The vest device further comprises straps that extend around the portion of the batter's torso that is not facing away from the pitcher. These straps are secured to the vest and provide the means to secure the vest to the batter's torso (chest and abdomen sections). This invention can also contain a section that protects the batter's arm that is facing the pitcher and the leg section that protects the batter's leg that is facing the pitcher. Each section contains padding to further the batter.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved integrated swimming goggles mechanism. The swimming goggles of the present invention comprises a first frame made from rigid material and a second frame made from soft material. The first frame includes a pair of front lens frames each having a lens receiving grooves, a first bridge member which is connected with the inner sides of the front lens frames and has at least a joint section and at least a bending point. The second frame includes a pair of rear lens frames which are adjacent to the front lens frames and the second bridge member between the rear lens frame encircles the first bridge member. The rigid first frame mechanism provides fixing and assembling of the head strap of the swimming goggles. Due to the first bridge member and at least one bending point, the rigid first frame is provided with a desired flexibility. Moreover, the soft second frame can provide a comfort contacting with a user's face when the goggles are worn.

Abstract: A water tank cover assembly comprises a cover body, an air filter and an airflow creation assembly (e.g., a fan assembly or vacuum pump assembly). The cover body is configured for being mounted over an access opening of a water tank and includes a vent passage for enabling airflow therethrough. The air filter is mounted on the cover body adjacent to the vent passage in a manner enabling the airflow through the air filter. The airflow creation assembly is attached to the cover body in a manner for promoting the airflow through the air filter and the vent passage.

Abstract: A toilet liquid dispenser (10) having an egress pipe (12) extending downwardly positioned with a flush tube (26). A connector pipe (14) is sealably connected at a first end to a top distal end of the egress pipe (12). A second end of the egress pipe (12) extends downwardly into a reservoir (18). An inlet pipe (20) is slidably positioned with a bottom opening of the reservoir (18) and sealaby connected thereto. A container (24) having toilet cleaning fluid therein is connected to a bottom distal end of the inlet pipe (20) by a hose (22).

Abstract: The present invention provides an open/close valve which contributes the stabilization of the operation responsibility. A housing has a water-in port and a water-out port. Furthermore, a piston which is slidably mounted in the housing in an axial direction by means of an external operation of a shaft, and a pressure offset means for offsetting the pressure which the piston receives from water in the water-out port to the other side are provided. The piston is attached to a seat face of the housing by being slided on one side in an axial direction to close the communication between the water-in port and the water-out port, and the piston is detached to the seat face of the housing by being slided on the other side in an axial direction to open the communication between the water-in port and the water-out port. The pressure offset means comprises a pressure offset room which is formed at the other side of the piston, and a passage for communicating one side of the piston with the pressure offset room.

Abstract: A toilet and toilet system suitable for a boat, recreational vehicle, bus or the like is operated via a microprocessor controller to effect a convenient and efficient operation. The toilet includes a base assembly having an electrically-operated flush valve that opens and closes a passage to a waste receiving area. A flush lever assembly has a flush lever displaceable from a neutral position toward one of a “flush” position and an “add water” position. In this context, the flush lever initiates a flush cycle in the “flush” position and initiates an add water cycle in the “add water” position. The controller communicates with a water inlet valve, the flush valve and the flush lever assembly. In operation, the controller opens and closes the water inlet valve and controls a position of the flush valve in accordance with a position of the flush lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wash basin (2) for rinsing or washing hair of the head, comprising an illuminating device (3) having a plurality of light projectors (5) for illuminating an inner region (14) of the wash basin (2). Said wash basin (2) consists of a light permeable material (4), the light projectors (5) of the illuminating device (3) being arranged outside the wash basin (2) in such a way that at least one partial region (11) of an outer side (6) of the wash basin (2) can be subjected to light (12).

Abstract: A warm bath apparatus for safely and comfortably warming a part of a user's body such as feet and hands by use of a previously prepared mixture of air and heated liquid particles such as steam is provided. This apparatus comprises a housing having a warm bath room, a tank for storing a liquid, a heater for heating the liquid to provide heated liquid particles, a mixing room separately formed from the warm bath room in the housing to mix the heated liquid particles with air; and a supply port for supplying a resultant mixture of the heated liquid particle and the air provided from the mixing room into the warm bath room According to this apparatus, it is possible to provide a warm bath therapy effect to the user suffering from sensitivity to cold with a high degree of satisfaction.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle suite has a combination bed and sofa, a floor, a side wall and an end wall. A TV viewing screen is located in the proximity of the of the end wall for viewing from the bed and sofa. A bench is supported on the floor and has a head portion and a foot portion. An elongated normally horizontal cushion/mattress is mounted on a top of the bench and normally covers the bench including the head and the foot portions. The cushion/mattress has a head portion normally covering the head portion of the bench and is connected to a foot portion of the cushion/mattress. The bench is able to tilt the head portion of the cushion/mattress upwardly at an angle with respect to the bench.

Abstract: A structure is described for supporting a hammock. It includes an arc shaped stand formed of a bottom, mid section and two end sections. The stand is attached to foot supports which extend perpendicularly outward therefrom. Each foot support is attached by means of a saddling wedge, which stabilizes the joint. The joint is secured by means of a bolt which extends through aligned apertures in the joint.

Abstract: This invention is concerning with a kind of electromotive bed, on which a turnover device and a defecation device are installed, of which, the turnover device includes: a turnover supporting block; on which a plurality of shaft pin holes are formed bilaterally on the upper side and in which two holes are equipped separately with a shaft pin, and the turnover supporting block can be fixed rotatably in through holes with the shaft pins; a defector rod inserted in a slit opened in the lower portion of the turnover supporting block along the center line, and the other end of which connects to a deflector arm connecting to a load transfer device; the defecation device includes: a porefilling pad that can be contained in a hole, having a sleeve formed on its bottom surface; a spacer sleeve formed between the porefilling pad and a mattress; a sealed cowling fixed on the soleplate under the hole with its bottom hermetically connecting to a closestool; a mechanical linkage device connecting to the porefilling pad via

Abstract: A surgical table comprising a base for standing on a floor, a column of adjustable height mounted on the base, a tabletop providing a patient support surface, a movable framework mounted between the tabletop and the column for enabling at least a part of the tabletop to be rotatable about two orthogonal axes, the movable framework comprising first and second framework, and first and second actuators, each actuator being connected to a respective frame portion for moving the respective frame portion about a respective axis.

Abstract: A device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical or medical operation comprises at least one supporting element for supporting the at least one arm of the operating person, the supporting element being arranged at a carrying structure for carrying the at least one supporting element. The carrying structure is configured such that the at least one supporting element can be lowered or raised for adjusting the height of the operating person's arm. The carrying structure comprises a control mechanism for lowering or raising the at least one supporting element, wherein the control mechanism includes a force load switch for activating the lowering or raising of the at least one supporting element, wherein the force load switch activates the lowering or raising of the at least one supporting element upon detecting compressive and/or tensile forces or motions acting via the at least one supporting element on the force load switch.

Abstract: A bed-supported pad includes an underneath segment and an upper segment adjustable with each other to be compatible with the size of the patient. One or more pockets are releasably secured to the upper segment to hold button-actuated control devices that are operable by a bedridden and substantially paralyzed patient capable of moving his or her head in a side-to-side direction to contact the button and activate or deactivate the control devices.

Abstract: A neck pillow system comprises a neck pillow comprising a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that each have an end. The arms extend from the medial region to form a generally open well, and the neck pillow is configured to be placed around a baby's neck, with the medial region being positioned at the baby's back and the two ends positioned at the baby's front. A bib is removably coupled to the pillow body near each of the ends to permit the bib to hang vertically down over the baby's chest.

Abstract: The present invention 100 discloses a flatulence filter seat cushion for absorbing odor and providing sound attenuation from an anal discharge of a seated individual. The flatulence filter seat cushion is primarily comprised of an exterior cotton fabric casing with an unlimited design 101, 102 sewn together along perimeter sides with a predetermined pore opening to aid in flatus diffusion; a predetermined, replaceable sound dampening/air diffusing and/or odor removal element 105 and a replaceable odor removal element 106. The said replaceable filter elements are inserted through a zippered opening 103 in the bottom of an exterior shell 102. A hook and loop fastener 104 is applied on both sides 102 to retain the flatulence filter seat cushion in position while one is seated. A predetermined material of polyurethane foam construction 105 may be impregnated with a blend of activated carbon for additional odor removal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a pillow body comprising a medial region and two opposing arms with ends extending from the medial region to define an inner well region. The pillow body is sized and configured to permit the medial region to rest on a user's lap, with the ends of the opposing arms being generally adjacent to the user's waist. A support member is disposed across at least a portion of the well region such that the ends of the arms extend beyond the support member. The support member is sized and configured to assist in supporting a baby when lying on the pillow body while the ends of the arms are generally adjacent to the user's waist.

Abstract: Described in the prior art, but uniquely more modifiable for the present invention, is the general concept of horizontally framing horizontal sleeping mattresses with resiliently compressive elongate resinous bars, especially bars constructed throughout of polyurethane resinous materials. Departing from the prior art, the present invention describes, for selectable horizontal mattresses, a surrounding framework wherein the four confronting elongate resinous bars are self-interlocking in cornerwise relationship with the abuttably surrounded horizontal mattress. Such self-interlocking relationship for confronting bars is enabled by unitarily constructing within inter-bars confrontational portions, specially constructed and locatable tongue-and-groove mateable capabilities, and thusly satisfying the sought objectives of the present invention.

Abstract: A tool that can be assembled into multiple configurations for various uses. The tool includes at least two shafts that connect together, as well as multiple, interchangeable accessories that can be coupled to the shafts. Examples of some accessories include a stake, a digging tool, a cutting tool, a swivelling seat, and a swivelling pulley.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing stain resistance of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are disclosed. Treating compositions used to enhance the stain resistance of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are also disclosed.