Abstract: A sun mask towel is provided, made from a planar section of fabric for blocking or reflecting the ultraviolet rays of the sun. By including eye, nose, and mouth slits, the sun mask towel allows users see, speak, and breathe easily. The sun mask towel effectively shields a user's face, head, neck, and in one embodiment, a user's entire body from the harmful rays of the sun. Further, the sun mask towel is easy to use and easy to carry.

Abstract: A baby bib comprises a body portion (2) of a plastics material above which is formed an opening (8) to receive the baby's neck, the rear surface of the body portion (2) being embossed to provide areas of relief (14) for engagement with the baby's skin. Preferably the bib is of a flexible plastics material which can be rolled up and retained in a compacted condition.

Abstract: It is my intention to locate the companies that manufacture the materials that are appropriate for the utility invention. It is my hope that a company that manufactures clothing will see the value and importance of adding this innovative line of apparel to their inventory. I would follow their suggestions as to lightness of weight of materials and those that would be best suited for inexpensive manufacturing. The drawings of this Sleep-Ease night-ware are so simple and self-explanatory that any ideas that might be selected could easily be reproduced using the light weight protective material. Eventhough there is protective apparel for astromauts, the medical profession, and utility workers; this clothing and garments of protection are not available to the general public. I think there is an urgent need for this type of protection to be available for anyone.

Abstract: A garment, such as an article of aquatic sportswear, that includes a torso-forming portion having a front surface and a rear surface, and which is provided with openings for the passage of the head, legs, and arms. The garment includes an opening in the form of a slit provided with a fastening mechanism for selectively opening and closing the slit. The slit includes a curved section that extends from the front surface to the rear surface of the torso-forming portion by passing around the opening for the passage of the head and by passing by the shoulder of the torso-forming portion.

Abstract: A garment for protecting the head and neck of a user including a garment body with a neck opening. A hood attached to the garment body. A stretchable tubular knitted collar, attached to the garment body approximate to the neck opening of the garment body and inside at least a portion of the hood.

Abstract: The nursing garment of the present invention includes an outer garment and an inner garment. The outer garment can be any suitable garment which has a tubular body for covering the upper body region. The inner garment is disposed within the tubular body of the outer garment and attached to the outer garment. The inner garment can be any camisole-type garment which includes two chest panels that overlap with one another in criss-cross fashion. The chest panels receive and support the wearer's breasts. A nursing mother may raise the outer garment over her chest and pull either chest panel below her breast to make her breast accessible to her baby.

Abstract: Disclosed is a glove (1, 10), in particular a bicycle glove, with a thumb (5) and a forefinger (6). To improve such a glove so that pressure spots are avoided during usage of the glove it is proposed to fasten a padding (7a, 17a) in the region of grip-load of the thumb crotch (B) between the thumb (5) and the finger (6).

Abstract: A glove for sports activities has a glove part, and a cooling element associated with the glove part, including a highly water-absorbing chemical, and acting by evaporation cold.

Abstract: A sweatband used for headwear that is woven of 100% polyester wrap-way and weft-way, made to single or two-ply without any polyurethane or additional stitched portion. The resulting sweatband, which preferably has a width between 25-70 mm and provides excellent sweat absorbing capability, exhibits good elasticity through the structure of the textile without imposing undue pressure on the wearer, with the result that the sweatband may be worn comfortably for long periods of time. The yarn used to produce the sweatband is processed by high temperature and piece dyeing methods and has twist per each certain length.

Abstract: A sweatband used for headwear that is woven of 100% combustible synthetic yarn without any polyurethane. The sweatband provides excellent sweat absorbing capability and exhibits good elasticity through the structure of the textile without imposing undue pressure on the wearer so that the sweatband may be worn comfortably for a long period of time. The yarn used to produce the sweatband is passed through a bulky process, being shrunk through a low temperature short-term combustion method and dry heat treatment process after weaving. The sweatband preferably has a unitary, single ply construction that is planar and does not twist in the absence of elongating force.

Abstract: A stretchable cap made from multi-axially stretchable fabric is described herein. The cap is composed of a main body having a lower peripheral edge, wherein the main body is composed of a plurality of gores made of multi-axially stretchable material. Additionally, two gores or more gores may be formed from one or more layers of multi-axially stretchable material that are coupled together to form self-supporting gores. Alternatively, two gores may be made from multi-axially stretchable material having a greater thickness than the other gores that form the cap's main body. The cap also includes an elastic sweatband coupled to a lower peripheral edge.

Abstract: A tanning cap for protecting the hair of a wearer from damage due to exposure to ultraviolet light emitted from a tanning apparatus. The tanning cap is a hair covering consisting of at least one layer, with an interior cavity or inner hollow space, and having an adjustable opening which allows the head of a wearer to access the interior cavity or inner hollow space. The layer(s) may be crafted from material(s) that is(are): reflective; insulating; screening; diffusing; breathable; or a combination of any such materials. The size of the tanning cap opening which allows a wearer's head to access the interior cavity or inner hollow space is adjustable. The tanning cap opening consists of a “band” and a closure mechanism. The size of the tanning cap opening adjusts as a result of adjustment of the closure mechanism along the band. The “band” encompasses the full peripheral edge, or circumference, of the cap; creating a non-stretchable, non-elastic peripheral edge.

Abstract: An ear muff, including a support having a fastener integral with a hoop, the fastener including mechanism for gripping, the gripping mechanism including a perimeter defining an aperture, a projection extending into the aperture, the hoop having a rail defining an opening, the hoop having an expanded position and a compressed position, the compressed position being approximately half the diameter than the expanded diameter; and a cover including an outer cover defining an opening and an insulator disposed therein, the opening being sized to receive the hoop in the compressed position and not receive the hoop in the expanded position.

Abstract: Methods for easily manufacturing a foot-covering component of a stocking foot wader including an effective gravel guard, and a foot-covering component including a gravel guard manufactured by such methods are disclosed. Preferably, the gravel guard is connected to the exterior surface of the leg-covering member and below the interior connection between the foot-covering member and the leg-covering member to provide a substantially watertight connection between the foot-covering member and the leg-covering member.

Abstract: A garment accessory is disclosed for preventing the fabric of a pair of pants or a skirt from being entangled between the heel and shoe sole during movement, such as walking. The garment accessory is affixed to the base of a pants leg or skirt, on the back and inside portion of the pants, at the region closest to the heel. The garment accessory temporarily stiffens the region of the pants or skirt around the heel, so as to avoid entanglement of the garment fabric between the heel and the backless shoes during movement.

Abstract: A molded decorative protective helmet, which can be made in desirable shapes. Standard semi-hemispherical motorcycle helmets serve their protective purpose very well but have an undesirable appearance to many motorcyclists. A hard molded protective helmet made to have the appearance of a more desirable soft cloth or leather cap will promote motorcycle helmet use resulting in greater protection to a user. The molded protective helmet can have a bill or raised outer edges, which can serve as a point of first contact in the event of a fall by the motorcyclist. This point of first contact can crumble and absorb some of the force of the fall, thus avoiding transmitting the force to a motorcyclist's head. The helmet can be molded from a softer rigid outer covering and a harder inner shell and may have a liner which can be individually sized for a user's head.

Abstract: An automated sanitizer is disclosed. The automated sanitizer includes a case having an exterior portion, an inner chamber, and at least one aperture, a sanitizer within the inner chamber of the case for release into the air through the at least one aperture, a generator disposed within the inner chamber of the case, for generating the sanitizer, and a fan, disposed within the case proximate to the at least one aperture, for dispersing the sanitizer through the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A toilet bowl having a venting system for directing odious air from the toilet bowl to the sewer system. The system includes a toilet bowl having a discharge outlet that is connected to a sewer line, a chamber defined within the toilet bowl, an exhaust hose disposed within the chamber and in communication with the discharge outlet, and a housing connected to the exhaust hose. A gate is hingedly fitted on a frame within the housing, the gate is rotated to an open position and a closed position depending on the operative position of the system. In the open position, the ventilation system is activated causing air flow to be directed through a vent opening in the toilet bowl to the sewer line. An electrically operated exhaust fan is positioned within the housing. A surface end is disposed between the fan and the gate. The surface end having a magnetic field produced by an electric current.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a bottle (11) for containing the active substance (R) in the liquid state and provided with an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottle (11) in an inverted position, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow. The support means (20 comprises, for containing the active substance, a reservoir (21) located in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow and arranged to receive the mouth (12) of the bottle, and a member (30) positioned in said containing reservoir (21) to close the mouth (12) of the bottle (11); there is also provided for the active substance at least one passageway associated with said closure member (30) to enable the active substance to pass from the internal chamber of the bottle (11) to the containing reservoir (21). The containing reservoir (21) defines a volume for containing a quantity of active substance which closes said passageway for the active substance.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing fluids into toilet flushing liquids. The device has a supply container for an active-substance fluid, the supply container having an outlet-side border, an outlet for dispensing active-substance fluid onto a plate-shaped distributing element. The distributing element has a region of action over which flushing liquid flows during the flushing and a connection region, in which the outlet opening of the supply container is arranged. The border is spaced a small distance from the surface of the distributing element. On the top of the distributing element, on the point of connection and directed away from the region of action, is a ventilating channel that is open on top and closed on three sides at its inner end.

Abstract: A flora integrated cover for a toilet tool, which has a working portion and a handle extending therefrom. The cover comprises a flower pot shaped base, shaped and designed to receive the working portion of the toilet tool, and a flora arrangement, shaped and designed to mount over the handle of the toilet tool. Uniquely, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of plant leaves. Additionally, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a flower arrangement. Also, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a combined flower and plant arrangement. The toilet tool may be a toilet bowl brush where the working portion is a brush. The toilet tool may also be a toilet bowl plunger where the working portion is a bell, or suction cup.

Abstract: A kit has components that include a set of at least two elastomeric tapered stoppers of different diameters, each having an aperture of the same diameter therethrough and a rigid conduit where flow therethrough is controlled by a valve. The conduit has a first end that has a fitting that is attachable to a pressurized water line and a second end that is insertable into the aperture of any of the stoppers in water-sealing engagement therewith.

Abstract: The present invention includes an infrared sensor flushing control method and the plumbing fixture flushing system. The realization of flushing with two different jets is achieved by using the infrared sensor and MCU to control the electromagnetic-controlled valves. The MCU preinstalled with three different solid waste flushing procedures and one liquid waste flushing procedure, providing the water-saving consumption according to the requirements of each individual and the automatic discrimination of the usage. The integrated design also accomplishes the purpose of convenient installation and space saving.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus of a circulating flush toilet recycling drain water having used for washing the inside a toilet bowl is disposed between a water-receiving tank and a water-pumping tank of the flush toilet so as to solve problems such as clogging of a pipe and a pump failure. The filtering apparatus includes a casing, a toothed gate formed in a part of the casing, close to the water-receiving tank, and a filtering unit which filters water overflown from the water-receiving tank and passing through the gate, in multiple stages, and which causes the filtered drain water to flow into the water-pumping tank.

Abstract: The present invention is a dual flush valve within a flush tank. Each valve 1 and 2 work independently of the other with the discharge openings in communication with the flush tank outlet and the inlet opening of the toilet bowl. Separate operator handles are provided for the flush valve 1 which also includes valve 2 for the full and partial sides of the valve so that the appropriate flush valve can be selectively opened to dispose of waste material. The present invention can be used in three different circumstances. As shown in FIG. 2 to replace existing flush valve. As shown in FIG. 3 used in conjunction with the existing flush valve. Use with new tank construction and eliminate FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 by adding a second handle hole in the tank wall. Standard commercial handles and levers can then be used.

Abstract: A dual purpose toilet bowl which consists water conservation system which also consists a built in bidet, and this water conservation system is functioning by two stages of the toilet flushing, the first state it is by pressurized water and by gravity simultaneously whereby the gravity tradition flushing method is incorporating a water pressure method being controlled by a proportion valve. The second stage, most of the water will come from the gravity dumping valve. The proportion valve will control the amount of water that will be injected to the toilet bowl relative to the amount of water that will be dumped from the tank by the gravity.

Abstract: A system includes a support for a pool cover box lid comprising an elongated mounting element extending along at least one wall of the pool cover box, and a plurality of bracket assemblies, each connecting to the mounting element at multiple positions along the mounting element to support the lid. A method is directed to supporting a lid on a pool cover box. A system also forms a pool cover box lid, comprising form support elements spaced apart from each other, a base sheet, lid forming elements, each being connected to one of the form support elements and extending upward, and wall elements disposed perpendicular to the lid forming elements for forming said lid. A method is directed to forming a lid for a pool cover box.

Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a water circulator that connects to the pressurized water inlet in a swimming pool. Water from the pool is pumped through the pool's filter system and into the water circulator through the pool inlet. The water circulator includes a jet tube that is vertically oriented and proximate to the pool's side wall. The pressurized water exits the jet tube through several nozzles in the jet tube. The nozzles direct the pressurized water along the side wall to thereby direct debris toward the pool outlet. The pool outlet carries the debris and water to the pool's filter system. The nozzles direct the water away from the pool outlet so that the water current travels along the majority of the side wall before reaching the pool outlet. Thus, more debris may be picked up in the current and slower moving water passes the pool outlet. The jet tube further includes one or more outlets proximate to the pool floor.

Abstract: A sliding shower support for shower rails comprises a main body holding a shower, said main body being suitable for connection to a guide rail so that it runs along the same rail, and releasing stop systems to lock the main body in a position along the guide rail. The stop systems comprise a cam which elastically grips onto the guide rail to lock it in place due to friction, in which the cam is made so that it grips onto the rail in the event of a first movement of the shower in a first direction to prevent this first movement and reduce the friction in the event of a second movement of the shower support in a second direction, opposite to the first, to allow this second movement of the shower support.

Abstract: A bathroom seat has a frame that includes a pair of substantially straight bars and a pair of side members. The pair of substantially straight bars have opposed ends. The pair of side members each have a pair of openings on opposite sides. Each of the openings is adapted to receive an end of a different one of the bars.

Abstract: A threshold for a bathtub or shower base assembly includes a slope configured to direct water away from an exterior toward an interior of the tub or assembly. The slope declines as it extends inwardly, thereby preventing water from leaking. The slope includes an outer portion that is higher than an inner portion, and a surface in between that faces upwardly and inwardly. The slope is disposed along an axial length of an outer side of the tub or base assembly. The slope is disposed outwardly of a horizontally flat surface which, in a tub, may be configured for supporting a sliding door.

Abstract: It consists of a tile that is made according to criteria that permit it to be installed inside shower stalls or bath tubs or the like and in particular to be set on the base tray according to criteria that permit the tile to remain anchored in this position, offering advantages both from esthetic and practical standpoints. Basically tile (1) is made with at least one surface, and in particular the upper walking surface, which has been subject to a satin-finish or honing treatment that gives it anti-slip characteristics. In addition special fastening and shock-absorbing elements, indicated by number (2), are applied at the very least onto the lower support surface of tile (1), designed to adapt to the shower tray or other similar surface to permit the tile to be fastened and leaving a hollow space below for outflow of water.

Abstract: A method of constructing shower enclosure support structures which decreases the probability of mold growth by utilizing interior and/or exterior corner directional flow flashings between the joints of the sheets of synthetic marble, tile or other porous or non-porous material which cover the interior of the shower enclosure support structure and the material comprising the vertical walls of the shower enclosure support structure, a shower pan floor sloped downwardly toward the shower drain, a shower floor supported above the shower pan floor by spacers or mortar piers creating a void for air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, spacing between the shower floor periphery and the vertical walls of the shower pan to provide additional air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, shower enclosure support structure horizontal framing members that are sloped toward the shower drain, shower enclosure support structure horizontal framing members that are covered by the

Abstract: Provided herein is a valve having a cylindrical body having a threaded portion on the outside thereof and a cylindrical bore in the inside thereof; the cylindrical body has an air hole at the top thereof communicating with the bore; a ball is situated in the bore: and a screw closes an end of the bore to hold the ball therein. The improved vacuum relief valve also includes a gasket fitted inside the bore between the ball and the air hole. The invention also includes a shower head which includes the improved vacuum relief valve.

Abstract: A futon frame features the use of a cam and journal system to move and to secure the back and the seat of the futon in a desired position. The cam and journal system provide the means to move the futon from a seat position to a bed position, and also provide the support mechanism to maintain the seat and back platforms in either position without the aid of any other locking mechanism or support arms. The cam and journal system consists of strategically placed cam and journals. The seat and back move in the cams by means of journals in predefined paths.

Abstract: A patient transfer mattress includes a plurality of inflatable segments each including holes in a bottom sheet to create a cushion of escaping air beneath the segment to facilitate sliding of the segment along an underlying surface. The segments include attachment members, such as snaps, belts or hook and loop fasteners, adjacent peripheral edges of the segments, for connecting the inflatable segments to each other. The segments may also include fasteners for attachment of an accessory across an upper surface of the segment. Preferably, the mattress segments also include corner straps for engagement with a mattress support member to limit relative movement between the transfer mattress and the mattress support member.

Abstract: A bed foundation is provided by a rectangular panel having a flat upper face and downwardly depending side and end walls to form an open box-like structure. Downwardly facing mounting bores are provided at least at the corners of the foundation, and support legs are engaged in the bores to support the foundation at a spacing above a floor surface. The foundation is made entirely or substantially entirely from an expanded rigid plastic foam material with high flame retardancy. In an alternative, the side and end walls are eliminated and the legs are supported directly at the corners of a single flat panel, with springs tacked to the upper surface and surrounded by a suitable cover.

Abstract: A bed foundation has a rectangular top panel and opposite side and end panels depending downwardly from the top panel to form a box-like enclosure having an open lower end, the panels being formed integrally. A support structure of raised ribs in a predetermined regular pattern is formed integrally on the lower surface of the top panel. The foundation is made entirely or substantially entirely from an expanded rigid plastic foam material with high flame retardancy.

Abstract: A sleeping bag that includes at least one clasp configured and arranged to hold sections of a sleeping bag together while the sleeping bag is rolled for storage. In use, when a user desires to roll the sleeping bag, sections of the sleeping bag are folded together, and the clasp or clasps are utilized to hold the sections of the sleeping bag together, which may help in maintaining alignment of the sections during rolling. In accordance with another embodiment, an inner liner extends along the inside of the sleeping bag and is exposed to part of the outer surface of the sleeping bag. The portion of the inner liner extending beyond the outer cover extends back over a section of the outer cover to form a cushion at the head of the sleeping bag.

Abstract: A daycare sleeper includes a mat, a pillow, detachable blanket that is non-confining, and an integral storage pouch. The preferred storage pouch is a pocket generally equal in width to the sleeping pad and is located at or near the foot of the sleeping pad on the top surface of the sleeping pad. The storage pouch may be used both as a foot pocket for the person resting on the sleeping pad and as a container for the pad and blanket during non-use. The storage pouch opens toward the top end of the sleeping pad and is closed on the other sides, so that the sleeping mat and blanket may be rolled together from the head of the sleeping pad toward the storage pouch and into the storage pouch. The preferred blanket attaches to the sleeping pad at or near the open end of the storage pouch, is loose on the sides, and is removable. A handle may be positioned on the outside of the pouch for easier carrying.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet/blanket with a sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface of the sheet portion being disposed adjacent to a mattress. A blanket is attached to the sheet portion, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position. A plurality of straps extend across the bottom of the mattress, are attached to, or threaded through a spacer, and are removably secured to the side of the sheet portion with mating strips of hook and loop fastening material to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular patient support system for use with radiotherapy treatments comprising a basic portion to be fixedly mounted and an exchangeable radiotransparent modular portion, said portion to be fixedly mounted being provided with a radiotransparent supporting part intended for supporting an exchangeable modular portion and means being provided for exactly positioning said modular portion in relation to said basic portion and coupling it to said basic portion.

Abstract: A therapeutic bed is arranged so that its inclination is adjusted by a bed inclination adjusting device provided to a rotation drive device disposed in a Y-direction moving device. The bed inclination adjusting device supports the therapeutic bed at three points by its three inclination adjusters. Each of the inclination adjusters converts the rotation of a motor into the rectilinear motion of a slider, and varies the level of a universal joint provided to the therapeutic bed by a support rod rotatably attached to the slider. This allows the inclination angle of the therapeutic bed to be varied. The provision of the bed inclination adjusting device reduces the number of drive devices for positioning the therapeutic bed, thereby decreasing the cumulative value of errors in all drive devices.

Abstract: A bedplate is disposed in a bed frame. The bedplate includes a fixed bed part, right leg-raising parts and left leg-raising parts. The fixed bed parts are secured to the bed frame. The right leg-raising parts are rotatably coupled, at one end, to one end of the fixed bed part. The left leg-raising parts are rotatably coupled, at one end, to the end of the fixed bed part. Said ends of the fixed bed part are spaced in the transverse direction of the bed frame. A bed part driving mechanism is provided on the lower surface of the bedplate. The mechanism drives one or both of the leg-raising parts of either pair, in a rising direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for fixation of a patient prior to a surgical operation, like hip joint surgery, comprising support units applied against a pelvis, wherein at least one support unit comprises a support/compression applicable across the pelvis, when the pelvis is placed in a lateral decubitis position for exerting a vertically applied pressure (vertical power) and also for positioning a patient.

Abstract: A stretcher comprising a molded frame assembly having a first frame pole and a second frame pole interconnected by a spreader bar for maintaining poles in a laterally spaced arrangement. A bed member is carried by the frame poles adapted for receiving and supporting a person. The molded frame assembly is constructed of a composite of 50% to 85% polyamide resin and 15% to 50% fiberglass by weight to resist hazardous materials and allow for decontamination of the frame assembly. The frame poles are constructed from a plurality of frame arms. A hinge pivotally connects abutting ends of frame arms, and a hinge support carried opposite the hinge further interconnects frame arms to increase the structural rigidity of the hinge. The frame poles having a hollow interior cavity to reduce weight with reinforcing members disposed in the cavity running the length of the cavity to resist bending and twisting.

Abstract: It is a cushion object designed to provide support and comfort for the head, neck, back, legs, etc. It can be used individually while sitting up or lying down. It is made of any materials suitable for making cushioned objects. Its form and size varies depending on its use, but the characteristics are the same. 1) Head and Neck Support Cushion (Lying Down) From a vertical view, the Head and Neck Support Cushion curves into the middle with even depth curves making a narrow center. From the horizontal viewpoint, the narrow center becomes wider as it expands to the sides forming the body. The streamlines curve in or out forming a crest moon facing in or out at each end. The cushion object has built-in pockets filled with pellets (or any bead type material) or fibers. The cushion object can have single or multiple pellet pockets on one side and single or multiple fiber pockets on the other side.

Abstract: An elevation device for resiliently supporting an extremity of a patient that utilizes the packaging for the device to form the finished product. The elevation device includes a support cushion and a planar surface for supporting the support cushion at a desired elevation. At least one guide member is associated with the planar surface for positioning the support cushion on the planar surface.

Abstract: An adjustable tilt bed with a post and strap securing system particularly applicable to the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in sleeping infants.

Abstract: This type unique one of a kind, portable activity ring is designed to contain infants, and utilized as an activity center for toddlers. The Activity Ring is designed for portability, and comfort for infants. Its broad-based functions include, but are not limited to portable basinet, crib and activity center. The fabric covered, all foam construction has been designed for the comfort and safety of the infant, coupled with the Activity Ring ease of use, as it does not have mechanical or movable parts. The Activity Ring wall and floor can be assembled in 30 seconds. When not in use, the Activity Ring is light and can be easily folded for storage inside the rip stop duffel bag. The Activity Ring is designed for indoor and outdoor use.