Abstract: Eyewear with a disposable shield that is OSHA compliant with no holes or perforations in the side shields. This protective eyewear consists of a flexible, anti-fog, anti-glare coated disposable material to maximize protection of a wearer's eyes and face from splashes, sprays, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials while giving the wearer a maximum range of vision.

Abstract: A pneumatic device that is inserted in a boxing glove, which device is effective to reduce trauma to the body of a person receiving the blow, especially a blow to the head. The device is attached inside the boxing glove adjacent the impact area and function to decrease the energy of impact from the boxer's fist, thus reducing the occurrence of trauma, especially to the head and brain.

Abstract: The proposed invention is a method of cooling the human body using compressed air in the manner described by U.S. Pat. No. 5,438,707 without the necessity of directing the nozzles of the air jets directly at the body. The proposed invention directs the air jets in a parallel manner to the surface of the body thus cooling by both the expansion of the gas and evaporative cooling enhanced by larger contact with said surface of the body. Said air jets also cool by a coanda effect that entraps large amounts of air and pulls it along the surface of the body thus increasing evaporation. The present invention also entraps the cold air within a wind resistant cover replacing the mesh outer cover design.

Abstract: A gardening glove or the like designed to prevent fingernails which project beyond the end of a wearer's finger from being damaged during gardening comprises a sponge or foam insert in the distal ends of the finger stalls of the glove and having a horizontal slit for receiving the fingernail. The insert is held in compression by the walls of the finger stalls with the slit closed and opens to receive the nail. The insert may be adhesively secured to the wall of the finger stall.

Abstract: The unisex active wear garment with modified fly-flap and storage pockets is a pair of shorts or pants for the lower body having a crotch opening covered by a completely removable or partially openable pocketed fly-flap. The crotch opening is designed to expose both the male anatomy and female anatomy. The wearer either partially removes or completely removes the fly-flap from the crotch opening to modestly perform bodily functions without having to entirely disrobe. Pockets on the fly-flap allow the wearer to carry necessities such as toiletries or key.

Abstract: A toilet seat reminder device installed on a toilet. The reminder device consists of an extension member attached to the toilet seat in a location that blocks access to the toilet flush handle when the toilet seat is in the raised position. The extension member may also be installed on the toilet lid. The extension member is readily attached to the toilet seat with a pressure sensitive adhesive or by a clip engaging the seat. The extension member may be made of foam, plastic or rubber and may be formed into an attractive shape to catch the interest of the target male audience. The extension member is also scented to provide an additional fragrance in the bathroom. A warning graphic is applied to the bottom surface of the extension member and is visible only when the toilet seat is raised.

Abstract: The potty shield is a device that will sit on the back of the toilet seat or the rim of the bowl. Its purpose is to shield the tank or seat cover of the toilet from the urine of potty training boys and direct it into the toilet bowl. It will have two interlocking pieces allowing it to slide and span from the midpoint of the left side to the midpoint of the right side of the toilet bowl on different size toilets. There will be a horizontal attachment on each side approximately two-thirds the way down from the top allowing the device to rest on the back of the toilet seat or the rim of the bowl. There will also be handles on the top of each side allowing a person to pick up the device.

Abstract: A chemical toilet comprising a housing having an aperture providing access to an interior compartment of the housing. The interior compartment of the housing accommodating a toilet with an opening communicating with a storage tank. An exterior wall of the housing having a recess pumping coupling and a lower portion of the storage tank having a tank pumping coupling and the recess and tank pumping couplings being interconnected with one another by a pumping conduit to facilitate pumping of human waste and liquid from the storage tank via the pumping conduit during servicing of the chemical toilet. At least one spray nozzle is located within the storage tank and a fresh water conduit interconnects the at least one spray nozzle with a supply of fresh water to facilitate spraying of the interior of the storage tank with fresh water during the pumping operation.

Abstract: A self-contained sanitary system for a vehicle includes a toilet with a flush tank for storing a source of flush water. The system further includes a spout in fluid communication with the flush tank. The spout has a first open end coupled to the flush tank and a second open end. The spout is coupled for rotation about a generally vertical axis between a stowed position and an access position. The second end is rotatable relative to the first end about a generally horizontal axis between a fill position and a drainage position. The system further includes a bench and a holding tank. The holding tank is removably associated with the toilet and includes a pair of wheels and a retractable handle.

Abstract: A woven pool cover fabric comprises a thermoplastic warp yarn and a thermoplastic fibrillated weft filling yarn, providing at least 95% shade. A woven swimming pool cover having polyolefin warp yarns and fibrillated polyolefin weft yarns is lightweight, water permeable, and provides at least % shade, thus preventing algae growth and debris accumulation in the pool, as well as facilitating ease of installation and removal of the cover.

Abstract: A pool cover drain substantially completely drains collected rainwater without use of pumps or electrical hookups. The pool cover drain is non-centrally located in a pool cover. It is attached to a flexible hose that directs the water to a swimming pool sidewall drain outlet. A weighted tubular element creates a conical depression in said swimming pool cover. The weighted tubular element is placed atop the pool cover in close proximity to said pool cover drain. Collected rainwater is directed along the outside and, optionally, the inside walls of the weighted tubular element, and into the pool cover drain. Angled weighted projections are located on an end of the weighted tubular element proximate the pool cover drain to facilitate gravity feed of collected rainwater into the pool cover drain. These angled weighted projections are weighted by filling the projection tube with sand, or optionally without sand by slotting the projection tube and allowing rainwater to collect therein and act as a weight.

Abstract: A swirling bathing tub includes a bathing tub, a water ejecting device mounted on an inner side face of the bathing tub and having at least one water outlet defined in the casing and a water inlet for connection with a water source, a water pump mounted inside the casing and having a water inflow pipe in communication with the water inlet and a water outflow pipe corresponding to the at least one water outlet, a baffle rotatably mounted inside the casing and having at least one through hole corresponding to the at least one water outlet so that water flowing through the water outflow pipe of the pump is able to selectively flow to the bathing tub to create a soothing massaging effect to the user.

Abstract: A fastener for use in air massage systems used with a bathtub that includes a shell having at least two layers with at least one hole being defined through the shell. The fastener, for instance in the form of a rivet, comprises a hollow body adapted to extend through the hole in the shell and a securing mechanism provided for anchoring the fastener in the hole and for retaining together the layers of the shell. The securing mechanism can comprise enlarged distal and proximal elements provided at opposed ends of the hollow body and adapted to be disposed against inner visible and outer hidden surfaces of the shell. The proximal element includes a decorative head adapted to at least partly overlie the visible surface of the shell.

Abstract: A bath lift for easily transferring a user into and out of a bathtub. The bather inflates the bath lift with liquid from a liquid source in order to raise the bath lift to a height of a chair. By inflating the bath lift with liquid, the bath lift conforms to the sides of the bathtub and provides a safe and secure seat for a bather to sit on. After inflating the bath lift and sitting onto the bath lift, the bather releases the liquid from the bath lift into the bathtub. As a result, the bather is safely and slowly lowered into the bathtub. Once the bather has finished bathing, the bather inflates the bath lift once again to raise the bath lift to the height of a chair. The bather then exits from the bathtub, thereby making the task of bathing oneself simple again.

Abstract: A shower assembly is mounted by a plurality of links which move pivotally relative to each other. The pivot joints include an end wall and cup on one of the two members, and a hollow cylindrical connection on the other. Water must pass through the two links to the showerhead. Appropriate porting and flow passages are formed through the links, and through the portions of the links which are secured at the pivot joint. The end wall includes a fixed threaded member extending outwardly from the end wall and beyond the cup. A nut is tightened on the threaded member, to tighten the cylindrical hollow portion against the cup, to secure the joint. Since the threaded member is fixed to the end wall, the threaded member will not move relative to the two linkages as has been the case in the prior art.

Abstract: A sink assembly for use on a vehicle that in one embodiment includes a mounting frame with an opening for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle. The sink assembly also includes a door that is movable relative to the mounting frame and a sink top connected to the door. The sink top has a sink bowl with a drain, and is movable between a stowed position when not in use or when the vehicle is traveling to an operational position for use of the sink assembly. The sink assembly also includes at least one attachable plumbing apparatus that is connectable to a fluid source. The sink assembly may further include a storage container for storing the plumbing apparatus when not in use or when the sink top is in the stowed position. The plumbing apparatus may include at least one of a faucet or a hose assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a convenience (1) comprising a frame (2), a floor (6) and a floor cleaning device (9), said floor cleaning device (9) comprising a water feeding conduit (10, 11) and a water dispensing nozzle (13), connected to said conduit (10, 11) and opening close to the floor (6), said nozzle (13) comprising a neck (14) having two converging surfaces (16, 17) facing each other, one of which is formed in the frame (2) of the convenience (1).

Abstract: A bed pad is disclosed comprising a padding layer and at least one sheet layer adjacent to the padding layer. The padding layer provides support for the patient. The sheet layer comprises a fabric material that is comfortable for the patient to use. The bed pad provides a means for either adjusting a patient within a bed or for transferring a patient from one bed to another bed or medical table. The bed pad may also be used as part of a stretcher or separately as a bedroll. The bed pad may optionally contain gripping components and drapes.

Abstract: A method for rotating a patient to one side in a bed. The method comprises passing an elongated strap around the patient wherein the strap comprises a lower end and an upper end. Attaching the lower end to a bed rail. Grasping the upper end and pulling the upper end toward the bed rail whereby the patient rolls towards the bed rail.

Abstract: A convertible furniture assembly having a bed frame pivotally coupled to a frame assembly. The bed frame is pivotally moveable between an upright position and a lowered position. A counterbalance member is coupled to the bed frame and adapted for counterbalancing the bed frame during movement, thereby minimizing the size of a corresponding torsion system. The present invention further includes a hinge assembly capable of providing a spacing distance between the bed frame and a lower platform.

Abstract: A bedsheet retainer system consisting of a plurality of clips grappling a single latte around which the bedsheets are wrapped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patient bed having a frame (1) for supporting a mattress (3). To enable the insertion of an X-ray detector (9), it is proposed in accordance with the invention that a tensioning device (5a, 5b) is provided to secure a fabric-like carrier means (4) resting on a mattress (3) and a lifting device (6) is provided for lifting a patient (8) accommodated on the taut carrier means (4) from the mattress (3), so that an X-ray detector (9) can be inserted in a gap (10) formed between the lifted carrier means (4) and the mattress (3).

Abstract: A patient table has a removable end portion. This portion can thus be detached and replaced with an alternative end portion having a different shape, ideally having apertures in the areas where the beam requires access. This allows a wider range of shapes to be provided than can be achieved using configurable tables such as those noted above, whilst maintaining the mechanical strength required of the table. The parts of the table can be attached in a variety of ways. A preferred means of joining the two parts is to provide at least two engagement sites for mutual inter-engagement on each section, with the engagement sites of each part being spaced along the length thereof, the first engagement site closest the end of the respective section being adapted to engage on the top side thereof and the second engagement site more distant from the end being adapted to engage on the underside thereof.

Abstract: A table is provided for positioning a patient for a medical procedure on a breast, the table comprising: a supporting platform having a back end for supporting the patient's legs and a front end for supporting the patient's torso while the patient is in a prone position, and a cavity at the front end for allowing the breast and a surrounding axilla region to be pendantly suspended therethrough; and an armrest for positioning and supporting a forearm such that a shoulder adjacent to the axilla region is at a desired height, wherein the armrest is lower than the platform.

Abstract: A tension relieving apparatus for the arms and neck which combines a generally oblong shaped pillow with first and second ends having attached connecting members which are further attached to first and second resiliently tensioned arm supporting members. The interior portion of the pillow is at least partially filled with a cushioning material conformable to the shape of a portion of the human neck. The arm supporting members allow insertion therethrough of human wrists and forearms and once so inserted generally sustain the forearms at a right angle to the upper arm. Via downward pressure on one or more of the arm members, compensating tension is applied to the neck affording the wearer simultaneous neck support and gravity negating ability to maintain one or more arms in a preferred position for typing activity.

Abstract: A mattress assembly having an inner cushioning member, top and bottom mattress covers and a surrounding border strip extending around the periphery of the mattress between the top mattress cover and the bottom mattress cover. In the present invention, the peripheral border strip extending around the periphery of the mattress is secured to the fabric flanges of the top and bottom mattress covers by tiny releasable and flexible hook and loop fastening members. The fire retardant construction includes peripheral welts extending around the periphery of the upper and lower peripheral edges of the peripheral border strip and peripheral welts are provided on the respective fabric flanges of the top and bottom mattress covers which contact and press against respective ones of the welts of the peripheral border strip to thereby restrict passage of oxygen into the interior of the mattress and thus inhibit burning therein.

Abstract: A mattress for use in hospital, nursing homes, and the like, incorporates hand supports with hand grips built into the sides of the mattress. Raised bolsters built into the top surface of the mattress adjacent to its lateral edges help to prevent the patient from falling out of the bed.

Abstract: A one-sided mattress construction includes a spring assembly with asymmetric spring coils. Only the bottom portion of each spring coil is attached, either to adjacent spring coils or to a bottom surface of the mattress. The top portion of each spring may have a narrowing taper that permits the top to move independent of other adjacent springs.

Abstract: A mattress may include one or more sections movable relative to one another, such as an adjustable head portion or an adjustable foot portion. Motors and/or other drive systems may be integrated within the mattress, and the mattress may be adapted for use with a convention frame or a conventional foundation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the inhibition of backstaining or redeposition during the stonewashing process by applying a lipolytic enzyme, preferably cutinase, thereby avoiding that the blue color redeposits on the fabric or garment.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one reducing agent and (b) at least one conductive polymer. A process for treating keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising a) applying, to wet or dry keratin fibers, the at least one composition disclosed herein; b) leaving the at least one composition on the fibers for a time period that is sufficient to shape the fibers; c) optionally rinsing the fibers and optionally applying at least one oxidizing composition to the keratin fibers; d) leaving the at least one oxidizing composition on the keratin fibers for a time period that is sufficient to fix the shape of the fibers; e) optionally rinsing the fibers; f) washing and rinsing the fibers; and g) drying the fibers or leaving the fibers to dry. The use of the composition for imparting an optical effect on keratin fibers.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one oxidizing agent and (b) at least one conductive polymer, for example, comprising at least one repeating unit chosen from aniline, pyrrole, thiophene, bisthiophene, furan, para-phenylene sulfide, para-phenylene vinylene, indole, aromatic amide, aromatic hydrazide, aromatic azomethine, and aromatic ester. A process for treating fibers, for example, a bleaching, a permanent-reshaping, and a dyeing process, using the composition. The use of this composition for imparting an optical effect on keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to ramps, and more particularly, to foldable ramps having an improved hinge construction to increase load capacity. The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a ramp having a first ramp section and a second ramp section, pivotable relative to each other between a folded storage position and an open working position wherein the ramp sections are prevented from pivoting to a coplanar position relative to each other in the working position so as to increase load capacity.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a casing having a handle and a neck extending from the handle. A motor is situated within the handle and has an output shaft with an eccentric cam on it. A tuft block is located at a remote end of the neck. A rocker arm extends longitudinally within the neck and has a proximal end driven by the cam, and a distal end driving the tuft block. A resilient bushing is sealed within the neck and intermediate-portion of the rocker arm extends through it in sealed manner to allow pivoting of the rocker arm across the bushing.

Abstract: A sweeping appliance having a housing having dirt receiving enclosure. A slot-like opening is formed in the underside of the housing. An elongate rotary brush having a plurality of bristles is located towards the front of the sweeping appliance. Front and rear wheels support the housing. A lower regions of the housing is bent to provide a ramp up which particles of dust are swept. A deflector is provided adjacent the brush and extending into the bristles at an angular distance. The deflector halts the progress of the bristles until the brush forces the bristles forward of the deflector, the resilience of the bristles causing them to spring forward. The bristles strike the ground at speed where they impact particles of dirt and force them up the ramp and into the internal enclosure.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine includes a driven brush for sweeping debris and dirt into a dirt container which is supported by a retracting arm actuated by a powered actuator, such as an hydraulic cylinder, between a use position in which said dirt container is sealed to a dirt discharge opening to collect all the dirt, and a raised, dumping position. Between the use position and the dumping position, the dirt container is maintained in the same disposition to avoid inadvertent spillage of its contents, by the cooperation of an articulating linkage which includes an auxiliary arm. The auxiliary arm is releaseably fixed to the machine by a latch to maintain the desired disposition of the dirt container while raising the container. When the dirt container is raised to the dumping position, and the latch is released, the dirt container pivots to dump its contents.

Abstract: A disposable cleaning head comprising a sponge, scrim and a one-piece flexible fitment having an engagement member adapted to removably engage a handle. Preferably, the scrim includes a cleaning composition having at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition can optionally include one or more bactericidal agents, bleaching agents, chelants, salts, coloring agents, fragrances and preservatives.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a body, a cushion pad, and a plurality of bristles. The body includes at least a partial cavity at a first end, and the cavity includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a plurality of apertures. A cushion pad having a first surface is disposed near the front portion of the cavity when the hair brush is in a user position, and is disposed near a second surface located near the rear portion of the cavity when the hair brush is in a cleaning position. The plurality of bristles are disposed on the cushion pad, and have a first end that bristles extend substantially perpendicular from the first surface of the cushion pad through the apertures in the front portion of the body.

Abstract: A handle assembly for use with a fibrous cleaning pad. The handle assembly includes a generally rigid first member including a first insertable portion, and a handle portion with a first end of the handle portion fixed to a second end of the first insertable portion and a manually engageable part adjacent a second opposite end of the handle portion. The handle assembly also includes a second member including a second insertable portion, and an actuation portion having a first end fixed to a second end of the second insertable portion. A first end of the second insertable portion opposite the actuation portion is pivotally mounted on a first end of the first insertable portion opposite the handle portion for relative movement of the insertable portions by manual manipulation of the actuation portion between a diverging position with outer surfaces of the insertable portions diverging from their first ends, and an adjacent position with the outer surfaces of the insertable portions generally parallel.

Abstract: A new toilet cleaning swab that is completely disposable. The toilet cleaning swab includes a disposable handle portion elongated for grasping by the human hand on one end and a disposable swab of sponge or foam on the opposite end and used for cleaning the inside and surrounding areas of a toilet. When finished cleaning, just toss the entire cleaning swab in the trash.

Abstract: A mop device includes a support element attached to bottom of a handle, and an abrasive surface member detachably attached to the support element. The abrasive surface member includes a resilient element and a lower cover member secured together, to form one or more swellings and one or more depressions in the abrasive surface member, and to effectively engage with and mop the ground or surfaces to be cleaned. The abrasive surface member includes an upper cover sheet secured onto the resilient element with one or more coupling elements, and one or more coupling devices attached to the cover sheet for securing to the support element.

Abstract: An autonomous vacuum cleaner includes a first module, a hose connected at a first end to the first module and a second module spaced from the first module and connected to a second end of the hose. The first module includes a suction source. The hose is in fluid communication with the suction source. The second module includes a drive housing including a drive system to propel the second module and a nozzle section pivotally mounted to the drive housing. The nozzle section includes a suction opening in fluid communication with the hose.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is disclosed and which includes a fluid dispensing tank which dispenses a cleaning fluid; a heat exchanger coupled in downstream fluid flowing relation relative to the fluid dispensing tank; a source of a combustible fluid fuel; a source of air; and a catalytic heater positioned in heat transferring relation relative to the heat exchanger, and which further is coupled in fluid flowing relation relative to the combustible fluid fuel, and wherein the catalytic heater catalytically combusts a substantially nonflammable mixture of the combustible fluid fuel and air to produce heat energy which heats the fluid dispensed from the fluid dispensing tank.

Abstract: A utility vacuum that may be configured to employ a disposable bag or removable and reusable container for the collection of dirt and debris that are drawn into the utility vacuum. The utility vacuum may employ one or more movable legs that are movable between an extended position, which provides relatively stable operation of the utility vacuum, and a retracted position, which reduces the footprint of the utility vacuum so that it is easier to store.

Abstract: Electrical components and vacuums. In some aspects, the invention provides an electrical component including a housing defining a passageway, a motor supported by the housing, the motor being selectively electrically connectable with a power source, a fan connected to the motor and operable to generate an airflow through the passageway, an electrical circuit supported by the housing, the electrical circuit being selectively electrically connectable with the power source, and a power-tool battery electrically connectable with the electrical circuit such that power is selectively transferred between the battery and the electrical circuit, the battery being connectable to the housing. In some aspects, the invention provides a vacuum.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first housing defining a cyclonic airflow chamber and a second housing defining a main suction opening that is in communication with an inlet of the cyclonic chamber. A suction source has a suction airstream inlet in communication with an outlet of the cyclonic chamber, and establishes a suction airstream that enters said main suction opening, passes through said cyclonic chamber, and passes to an outlet of said suction source. A substantial portion of particulates entrained in the suction airstream are separated therefrom when said suction airstream moves in a cyclonic fashion through the cyclonic chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a surface is provided including a base for movement along a surface, a suction nozzle associated with the base, and a suction source for drawing liquid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle. The cleaning device further includes a brush assembly operatively connected to the base, wherein the brush assembly has at least one brush, which includes a first set of pliable elements extending downwardly from the brush and contacting the surface. The pliable elements slope downwardly and outwardly with the first set of pliable elements having at least a first group of pliable elements and a second group of pliable elements, wherein each of the pliable elements of the second group of the first set extend downwardly from the brush at a length less than the first group of the first set and the second group of pliable elements of the first set being positioned inwardly from the first group of the pliable elements of the first set.

Abstract: A floor tool (200) for use in vacuum cleaning floor surfaces comprises a sole plate (250) for engaging with a floor surface, a supporting body (210) for the sole plate (250) having means for allowing the body to ride along the floor surface (221) and an outlet conduit (240) for coupling to a wand of a vacuum cleaner. The outlet conduit (240) is mounted to the support platform by a connecting arm (230), a first end of the connecting arm being pivotally connected (231) to the outlet conduit about a first axis and the second end of the connecting arm being pivotally connected (232) to the supporting body about a second axis. The first and second axes are substantially parallel to one another.

Abstract: A hanging ring used in a curtain by punching from a metal sheet comprises: a ring body containing a ring piece having a round hole, an extending piece one end of which extends from the ring piece and an extending bar extending from another end of the extending piece. One end of the extending bar is pressed as a rivet end for being fixed in a clip. A lateral extending frame is punched from lateral sides of the enhancing edge and the extending piece. The lateral extending frame has a non-plane locking ring. A locking hole is punched from the plane locking ring. The non plane locking ring is twisted through an angle so that it is at different orientation from the other part of the lateral extending frame. An inner wall of the locking hole is a threaded wall for locking a screw rod of a decoration.

Abstract: A new and useful traverse rod structure, designed to maintain or improve the functionality of a traverse rod, while improving the aesthetics of the traverse rod is provided. The traverse rod is designed to improve the functionality of the rod, while minimizing the risk of damaging the aesthetic features of the traverse rod as the hanging object is manipulated. Still further, the traverse rod is designed with an attractive and aesthetic external appearance. In addition, the traverse rod is designed to be efficient to assemble and operate. In its preferred form, a traverse rod comprises (a) a longitudinally extending tube having an opening extending along the tube, (b) a longitudinally extending track located within the tube, the track comprising a pair of substantially co-planar track sections with a gap therebetween, and (c) one or more moveable carriers each of which is configured to engage a wall covering. Each moveable carrier has a follower extending through the opening in the tube.