Abstract: An eye cover for use as sunglasses, eye shields, eye glasses or other eye wear, is formed of an elongated and flexible sheet of transparent plastic material adapted to extend horizontally over both eyes and temples of a wearer, to a location forward of the ears of the wearer. The sheet has a central nose engaging area, a pair of viewing areas on opposite sides of the nose engaging area and a pair of temple engaging areas each extending from one of the viewing areas. Each of the temple areas have inner surfaces and are bent for use into an arcuate position with the inner surfaces engaging the temples of a wearer. A bend retaining mechanism, such as wires connected to the perimeter of the sheet, form and resiliently maintain the arcuate position of each of temple area.

Abstract: An apparatus for infant pants having knee pads permanently or removably mounted to an inner surface of the pants or to an infant pants inner liner. The infant pants or pants liner have internal pocket panels that extend substantially horizontally from seam to seam and are sewn by vertical, substantially parallel stitching to define generally rectangular pad pockets of desired dimensions with upwardly facing pocket openings. The pockets have retainer panels to secure a replaceable protective pad within the pad pocket. The pants have replaceable protective knee pads that are removably contained within the internal knee pockets to provide protection for crawling infants against bruises and abrasion of the knees during crawling activity.

Abstract: A high strength, impact resistant knee protector that absorbs and dissipates energy from high impact contact includes a pre-formed high strength, lightweight material contoured to the knee. The high strength, lightweight material is angled to sufficiently cover about 50%-75% of the circumference of the knee area. At least one layer of impact resistant foam padding is secured to a side of the pre-formed high strength, lightweight material. The knee protector includes an outer cover having elastomeric qualities.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed having a detachable billboard panel on the back having indicia thereon for advertising a movie or sporting event or the like, an entertainment program, etc. The billboard panel is a removable panel that is quickly and easily mounted to or removed from the back of the garment and flaps on the back of the garment cover the securing elements.

Abstract: According to this invention, a conventional pair of golf gloves is provided with pads across the palm portions thereof which abut the grip portion of a golf club shaft to automatically align the shaft for proper gripping. The guide pads are so positioned across the palm portions of the gloves that when the golf club head is sole on the ground and the upper and lower gripping hands of a golfer wearing the gloves receive the grip portion of the club shaft across the palms of the glove and against the pads, the shaft will lie diagonally across the roots of the fingers and when the hands are closed around the shaft with the guide pads cradling the grip portion of the golf club distal from the golf club head, an automatic proper gripping of the golf club will be insured. The guide pads are substantially parallel to the transverse creases of the hand, lying diagonally across the roots of the fingers. The pad on the first glove spans substantially the entire palm of the hand.

Abstract: A glove which includes a glove body, which is adapted for receiving a hand of a user, having a palm portion and finger portions extended therefrom and a surface treatment arrangement including a treatment pad, adapted to provide a first treating action, provided at the palm portion of the glove body for treating on the work surface, and a treatment member, adapted to provide a second treating action, including a fastener adapted to overlappedly fasten with the treatment pad in a detachably attaching manner so as to retain the treatment member at the palm portion of the glove body in such a manner that the glove body selectively provides the first treating action and the second treating action by selectively fastening the treatment member with the treatment pad for treating on the work surface.

Abstract: It is a medical glove being a plurality of layers (individual gloves) sleeved one over another in such a way that the outer layers can be stripped to unveil new clean exteriors.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a protective headgear system which includes a relatively light weight, substantially rigid, headgear structure which may include an internal, adjustable headband. A fan mechanism is mounted on the headgear structure. A power supply selectively powers the fan. The system includes filter means which is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the structure. A facial shield is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the face of the wearer to maintain non-contaminating conditions relative to the wearer. A shield protector is attachable to the facial shield. A flexible cuff is attachable to the facial shield to enclose the lower opening of the lens and provide protection for the wearer.

Abstract: A garment comprises a neck member including a body having two ends, a zipper attached to the body near the ends, and may include a head covering (or hood) member. Other embodiments include vest, jacket or pullover configurations. The zipper, installed in the conventional (up-and-down) manner, may extend the length of the garment; where it approaches the garment's neck portion, the zipper's direction changes to 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, such that the ends of the neck member 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.

Abstract: A three position headpiece including a crown portion removably connected to a visor portion. The headpiece can be worn with the crown portion and visor portion connected by a concealed continuous fastening mechanism or the crown portion and the visor portion can be worn separately. The visor portion includes a hatband that conceals and provides a protective shield for the continuous fastening mechanism of the visor portion and crown portion. The hatband has an uninterrupted outer surface for advertisement or display. The junction between the visor portion and crown portion also forms a channel for the collection and controlled dissemination of fluids such as rainwater from the crown portion.

Abstract: A belt designed with Velcro fastener to be worn with trousers. Devise is made with twelve inches of Velcro with loop attachment sewn to outside of belt and hook attachment sewn to inside of belt. Materials of belt consists of either Nylon, Leather, Vinyl, or Cloth cut in certain lengths according to size of waist. For anyone who sits for long periods of time or bends in working situations that otherwise a buckle irritates stomach area. Such occupations as Driver, Equipment Operator, Laborers, or any other job or recreation. Belt is designed with total comfort in mind.

Abstract: The article of clothing providing increased air circulation is a garment to which numerous panels are attached. In some embodiments the article of clothing is made from a wide gauge mesh material having modesty panels incorporated therein, or a liner beneath the mesh material. In other embodiments, the article of clothing is formed from a plurality of straps joined together to form a garment framework having first strips of hook and loop material attached to the outward facing surface of the straps, and a plurality of fabric panels having mating second strips of hook and loop material affixed to the peripheral border of the inward facing surface of the panels, so that panels can be added or removed as desired. In another embodiment, the article of clothing is formed from a garment body having strips of wide gauge mesh material defining openings in the garment at desired locations.

Abstract: A modular helmet system having a helmet base to protect from impacts the crown of a wearer's head and terminating basally in a rear rim and side rims; a C-shaped extension detachably connected to said rims to protect from impacts, when fitted to the helmet base, the base of a wearer's skull; and a crown comb detachably connected centrally over the crown of the helmet base. The helmet base is provided with ventilation windows centrally located over its crown. The comb covers and seals said ventilation windows. The comb is also employed to secure the extension in place, when fitted on the helmet base.

Abstract: In a respirator mask in which the visor panels (1) can be covered by light-absorbing supplementary panels (5), first (7) and second (8) snap-in hooks are molded onto opposite sides of the visor panel and a stop (6) is molded onto a corner section (3) to form a guide pocket (4). The outer contour lines and the convexity of the visor panel and the supplementary panel are identical. To attach the flexurally elastic supplementary panel (5), it is first fastened in the guide pocket (4) and on the first snap-in hook (7). Then the opposite side is locked into the second snap-in hook (8) after flexing the supplementary panel. The supplementary panel system has a low overall height, is simple and cost-efficient. Attachment is simple.

Abstract: A flange valve to deter entry of rodents and pests, insertable on existing devices, comprising a unidirectional swinging door attached on an inner wall of a frame, the door and the inner wall of the frame having a clearance between them of a dimension not allowing entry of rodents and pests. The design of the frame is catered to the desire of the user and may be a laterally protruding ring having a central circular opening and openings along the edges for the insertion of bolts or screws; a laterally protruding ring on one peripheral edge of an open cylindrical body; a cap having a flat top with a central circular opening and openings for the insertion of bolts and screws; a conduit; or a wax free toilet bowl gasket, a toilet flange or a wax ring used in the installation of toilet bowls.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for opening and shutting a drain valve in a washstand, particularly, an apparatus for automatically opening and shutting a drain valve in a washstand, wherein an automatic opening and shutting means for automatically opening and shutting the drain valve is mounted. The apparatus for automatically opening and shutting the drain valve in the washstand, wherein a drain-pipe is connected to the bottom of a washstand, and the top of the drain-pipe, i.e., a drain-outlet is opened and shut by a drain valve built in the drain-pipe, including a deceleration motor formed at one side of the drain-pipe, a working cam closely contacting the bottom of the drain valve, wherein the working cam is disposed on the axis of the deceleration motor, and a touch button for turning on/off the deceleration motor, wherein the touch button is disposed at a predetermined portion of the washstand.

Abstract: A portable, self-cleaning bodily receptacle consists of a fluidtight reservoir container forming an enclosed open space. Inset within the container is a toilet bowl element. The container has a fill opening and fill cap. Water or waste cleaning fluid or a combination of both is poured into the container through the fill cap, so that it fills the container reservoir around the underside and sides of the toilet bowl element. An enclosed, battery operated waterproof pump is positioned within the container and a directing hose extends from the pump, through the container space and outside the container to the toilet bowl element. When the toilet bowl element needs cleaning, the pump is actuated by a manual switch which pumps the waste cleaning fluid under pressure through and out the hose, where it is sprayed into the toilet bowl element for cleaning of the toilet bowl element. A discharge valve is provided at the bottom surface of the toilet bowl element for discharging the bodily waste and the cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A bedpan having a ventilation unit having an integral ozone producing device for the purpose of odor elimination comprises a bedpan having at least one venting port in a side wall and a ventilation unit detachably connected to the bedpan at the venting port. The ventilation unit includes a plenum chamber having at least one intake opening and an outlet port in airflow communication with the venting port in the bedpan. An ozonation means is disposed in the plenum chamber; and airflow means, which may be a fan, is disposed in air flow communication with the plenum chamber to induce airflow through the outlet port. An electrical power supply means is constructed and arranged to operatively communicate with the ozonation means and the air flow means, e.g. the fan, as required. In an alternative embodiment, the ventilation unit is connected to the bedpan via a segment of flexible hose which allows airflow from the interior of the bedpan to the ventilation unit. A portable ventilation unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A child bath seat, adapted for use with a bathtub, includes a seat body that includes both a seat and a retaining structure extending above the seat for laterally retaining a child seated in the seat body. The seat also includes a bracing structure that holds the seat body in an upright position. The bracing structure has a first end attached to the seat body, and a second end, defining a recess, for receiving an upper edge of a side of the bathtub. The seat also includes a foot structure attached to the bracing structure and capable of being placed in contact with a predominantly horizontal surface outside the bathtub. The child bath seat can be adjustable to accommodate varying bathtub side widths and varying bathtub depths and can be suspended above or a portion of the bath seat can rest on the bottom surface of the bathtub.

Abstract: A control valve for a shower has a body having a water inlet defined at a first end of the body, a first water outlet defined at a second end of the body, a second water outlet defined at a middle portion of the body, and a chamber in communication with the water inlet, the first water outlet and the second water outlet. The first water outlet is connected with a fixed shower; and the second water outlet is connected with a hose. A handling rod has an inner end received in the chamber. A valve core is formed at the inner end and threadingly mounted in the chamber. An outer end of the handling rod extends out from the chamber, whereby, the handling rod can be turned to alternatively communicate the water inlet with the first water outlet and the second water outlet.

Abstract: A medical assist device relocates patients from a first support such as a bed to a second support such as a chair or wheelchair. Upon location of the assist device to a position adjacent such first support, the patient may stand on a rotatable platform of the assist device. Upon actuation of the motor, preferably by a remote controller, the platform is caused to slowly rotate through a desired angular path to position the patient adjacent the second support. A steadying structure is provided for gripping by the patient. Under one embodiment, the steadying structure is designed to be collapsible. Mounted on a frame with the rotatable platform is a seat and wheels for moving a patient across a room or from room to room.

Abstract: A portable hammock for outdoor use has a suspended sleeping surface being suspended on a position above and untouchable to the ground, and has a support frame consisted of a pair of inclined erecting means, between which there is a X-shaped scissor linkage or its assembly being connected therewith. There are two connecting means providing connections to scissor linkage and/or a pair of legs with the inclined erecting means, of which one is a slidable connector disposed over the inclined erecting means, and the other is fixed at the bottom end thereof. The advantages are its flexibility in design, which can meet various demands in use, and it also consist in its environment protection without hurting the trees.

Abstract: A multi-position sleeping structure includes a sheet material envelope defining a cavity with an opening. An inflatable mattress is received and substantially enclosed within the cavity of the sheet material envelope. A cover portion which, in conjunction with a top surface of the envelope, defines a sleeping area in which a person can lie and be supported by the mattress. The mattress has a plurality of transversely extending hinges that separate the mattress into a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The hinges allow the mattress to be moved between at least a substantially horizontal sleeping position and a seating position. The sheet material envelope has a retaining pouch to retain the mattress in the seating position. The retaining pouch is suitably sized and positioned to receive the mattress and sheet material envelope therein for storage purposes when the mattress is in the deflated storage condition.

Abstract: A patient support device which can be connected to patient placement devices of medical examination or treatment equipment, for example an MRI device, an X-ray machine, or of ambulances. The patient support device supports a patient during medical examination and treatment. The patient support device has a structural rigidity that is less than a minimal rigidity that enables the patient support device to be self-supporting while the patient is resting thereon. Such a patient support device can be designed in a simple manner in such a way that it can be used in MRI devices, as well as in devices of other types, and can be transferred between the devices without repositioning of the patient on different support devices.

Abstract: An inclination adjusting means for the backrest of a bassinet is provided, which comprises a bedplate, a backrest, a supporting rod and a band. The bedplate and the backrest are integrally formed in one component and are connected together via plastic hinges. The supporting rod is pivotally connected to the bedplate with a centrally-protruding portion passing through the sliding slot of the backrest. The band is tied in the middle of the centrally-protruding portion of the supporting rod and the free end of the band is suspended and drooped out of the backrest so that a user can easily draw out the band from the rear of the backrest. When a user intends to raise the backrest, he/she can lift the backrest with his finger passing through a semicircular hole provided on the rear portion of the backrest so that the protruding portion of the supporting rod 3 can slide to the lowest point along a slopping slot.

Abstract: A system for adjustably positioning at least two body zones of a person relative to a base surface on which the person is resting, the system comprising at least two adjustable sections, each adjustable section having a non-remote, individually adjustable mechanism for adjusting the elevation of the section. In one embodiment, each of the at least two adjustable sections comprises an inflatable/deflatable bladder positioned between an upper non-adjustable cushioned element and a lower non-adjustable cushioned element, wherein the non-remote, individually adjustable mechanism comprises a valve mounted on an outer surface of the inflatable/deflatable bladder.

Abstract: A pillow contains a powder of a poly-element material and a far-infrared emitting material incorporated into the inside of the pillow or applied to the surface of the pillow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heel pad for reducing the likelihood of decubitus ulcers on a patient's heels when the patient is lying on a mattress, the heel pad including, a cushion adapted to rest on the mattress beneath the calves of the patient, wherein the cushion has a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and a pair of ends, the cushion including a core layer having an arched profile, wherein the core tapers downward toward the front and the rear, and a top layer covering the core layer, the top layer being softer than the core layer, and thicker toward the front and rear edges, wherein the top of the cushion tapers downwardly toward the rear.

Abstract: This invention is of a method and equipment for reducing stress concentrations in a body supported in a horizontal or any reclining position up to and including a fully seated position. The stress reduction is accomplished by means of specially designed or arranged cushioning material contained inside a membrane or bladder wherein the pressure of a fluid inside the membrane can be controlled as a means of varying the cushioning effect (compressibility) of the material inside and holding the cushioning material in specific places to reduce fight-back of the material over supporting edges that may otherwise create undesirable shear on the supported body tissue.

Abstract: Provided herein is a multi-purpose implement useful in the beverage service industry which comprises a handle means having a first end portion and a second end portion, to which a scoop means is attached to the first end portion of the handle means, and to which a bottle opener means is attached to the second end portion of the handle means. An implement according to the invention increases the synergistic movements of a server such as a bartender by enabling them to use fewer motions during the procedure of serving a beverage which comprises filling a glass with ice to a desired level and subsequently opening a bottle containing a liquid beverage to be dispensed into the glass, and finally pouring the bottle contents of the bottle into the glass.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture and methods for providing energy conserving means to control and/or remove wrinkles from fabric. The article includes an aqueous wrinkle control composition in a package and a set of instructions associated with the package, the set of instructions includes instructions for controlling and/or removing wrinkles in an energy and/or environment conserving manner by applying the composition to wrinkled fabrics, manipulating the fabrics to remove wrinkles and allowing the fabrics to dry without the use of an iron or tumble dryer. Alternatively, the set of instructions can be provided through the electronic or print media or some combination thereof. The instructions can further include an instruction concerning the energy that is conserved through the use of the composition as a substitute for laundering and/or ironing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition which comprises a self-crosslinking polymer possessing pendant azetidinium groups. A first aspect of the invention comprises an azetidinium functionalised polymer containing primary or secondary amine groups. Cross-linking reactions between the azetidinium group and primary or secondary amine groups does not form quaternary groups and consequently does not result in a charged, cross-linked polymer. This lack of charge is believed to overcome the problems of stain fixing and dye adsorption. A second aspect of the present invention subsists in a azetidinium functionalized polymer of which the monomers comprise: an amino-acrylate and/or amino-alkacrylate monomer, and, optionally, further non-amino acrylate and/or alkacrylate monomer.

Abstract: A fluid-dispenser device for a washing machine having a wash basket is provided. The basket may define radii extending in a horizontal plane relative to a circumference in correspondence with respect to the wash basket. The device includes at least two outlet ports positioned to direct respective jets of fluid into the wash basket. Each of the jets may have a distinctive exit angle relative to a respective radius in such a horizontal plane and passing through the respective outlet ports. In another aspect thereof, each of the jets may have a generally parallel relationship with respect to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition that is useful for dyeing keratin fibres, containing at least one oxidation base and at least one coupler of the 6-alkoxy-2,3-diaminopyridine type in which the amino radical in position 2 is a monosubstituted amino radical, to the use of this composition for dyeing keratin fibres and to the dyeing process using this composition. The invention also relates to novel 6-alkoxy-2,3-diaminopyridine compounds that are useful as couplers.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heteroaromatic trinuclear direct dyes, to dye compositions containing these dyes and to the process for dyeing keratin fibres using them. In particular, the invention relates to heteroaromatic trinuclear direct dyes comprising a pyridine nucleus. These novel dyes make it possible to obtain black shades that show good fastness and good stability in the dye compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one oxidation dye and (b) at least one conductive polymer. The disclosure also relates to ready-to-use compositions comprising the abovementioned compositions, processes using such a ready-to-use composition, and methods of using the compositions for giving keratin fibers an optical effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use for of compositions dyeing keratin materials containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one compound of formula (I) in which X and Y, independently of one another, are chosen from a CH group and a nitrogen atom, R is chosen from aromatic mono- or poly-cyclic groups with fused or non-fused rings, wherein the groups have at least 5 members and optionally comprise at least one hetero atom chosen from nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur and phosphorus. Processes and kits using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition and method for dyeing keratin materials, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one compound of formula (I) wherein X is chosen from sulphur atoms and selenium atoms, R is chosen from hydrogen, C1-C9 alkyl groups, cyano groups, halo groups, C1-C6 alkoxy groups, amino groups, (C1-C6 alkyl)amino groups, hydroxy(C1-C6 alkyl)amino groups, tri(C1-C6 alkyl)ammonio groups, imidazolyl groups, pyridinyl groups, thio groups, (C1-C6 alkyl)thio groups, thio(C1-C6 alkyl) groups, (C1-C6 alkyl)carbonyl groups, hydrogenocarbonyl groups, hydroxycarbonyl groups, (C1-C6 alkoxy)carbonyl groups, nitro groups, sulphonato groups, and corresponding protonated groups, and aromatic groups. Dyeing kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for mono-, di- or trichromatic dyeing or printing of natural or synthetic polyamide fiber materials, these processes utilizing a) blue-dyeing dye mixture, b) a red-dyeing dye mixture and/or c) a yellow-dyeing dye mixture, and also blue-dyeing, red-dyeing and yellow-dyeing dye mixtures and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Fabric blends of inherently flame resistant fibers and flame resistant cellulosic fibers that contain a flame retardant. According to the method of production of these blends, the inherently flame resistant fibers can be dyed a full shade of color without depleting the flame retardant contained in the cellulosic fibers. In addition, the potential for laundering shrinkage of the inherently flame resistant fibers of the blends is reduced regardless of whether both, one of, or neither of the inherently flame resistant fibers and the flame resistant cellulosic fibers are dyed. Dyeing and/or shrinkage prevention of these blends is conducted at temperatures below 100° C., typically approximately between 70° C. and 100° C.

Abstract: A counter balance mechanism for a mechanically-operated, vertically-storing dock leveler that can upwardly bias the dock leveler at desired angles of rotation and downwardly bias the dock leveler at other angles of rotation, and neutrally bias the dock leveler at yet other angles of rotation. A method for assisting the operation of a mechanically-operated, vertically-storing dock leveler of desirable simplicity is also provided.

Abstract: Toothbrush heads, e.g., for power toothbrushes, are provided. The toothbrush heads include a support member and a plurality of bristles or tufts of bristles extending from the support member, the bristles or bristle tufts having different lengths. The contour of the bristles may be selected to allow substantially all of the bristles to contact the dentition during brushing.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing disks provides a continuous loop, such as a roller drive chain, to which a plurality of disk securing elements, such as chain fingers, are attached at varying distances from one another. The chain fingers have a center line on an outwardly extending portion that is non-perpendicular with respect to the plane of the roller drive chain when viewed in a top view.

Abstract: Dryer duct and register brush with an elongate handle, a shaft consisting of a pair of semi rigid twisted metal wires and a plurality of bristles intertwined within the twisted wire shaft in a perpendicular orientation. A protective soft plastic cap is fixedly attached to and covering the tip of the wire shaft. The bristles are radially arranged about the shaft so that the bristles form a brush member approximately four inches in diameter and four inches long. The bristles are made of semi rigid nylon or the like. The bristles are equally spaced so that there are approximately one hundred and twenty bristles per linear inch. The shaft is approximately forty three inches long and has a diameter of approximately two hundred and twenty five thousandths of an inch.

Abstract: Clothes dryer lint cleaning brush with a rigid non slip handle, a semi rigid double twisted wire shaft and soft durometer bristles intertwined with the shaft. The handle is fixidly attached to one end of the shaft The bristles are constructed of low durometer polyester and are positioned longitudinally starting near the tip of the wire shaft and traversing the shaft approximately eleven inches toward the handle. The bristles are radially disposed and taper from approximately a seven eights of an inch diameter at its tip and one and one half inches at its opposite end closest to the handle. A preferred embodiment includes a low durometer plastic cap that covers the tip of the wire shaft so that the shaft tip does not damage a standard lint screen during the cleaning process.

Abstract: A contact device with resilient contact elements is disclosed. The resilient contact elements have primary structures and secondary structures. The primary structures and secondary structures have contact surfaces for engaging a working surface. The primary structures are preferably molded structures with hardness value between 10 to 90 Shores A. The secondary structures are nodules, squeegees, arrays of nodules or squeegees and matrices but are preferably bristle structures formed from plastic resins, wherein the device is configured clean dentition.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The cleaning implement includes a handle connected via a universal joint to a mop head. A portion of the universal joint forms a handgrip which allows a user to hold the mop head independently from the handle. The cleaning implement has a quick-disconnect mechanism which includes a male element located at a distal end of the handle and a female element located on the universal joint and which allow a user to easily disconnect the handle from the mop head.

Abstract: To produce such effects of a multi-element mineral as control of static electricity and negative ion generation from, amongst the constituent elements of a hairbrush, not only the bristles, but also the bristle mount, so as to provide a hairbrush wherein these effects are increased. In a hairbrush wherein a bristle mount is fitted at the end of a handle, and a plurality of bristles are mounted in this bristle mount, the bristle mount and the bristles comprise a multi-element mineral powder formed by crushing a multi-element mineral.

Abstract: A buffing and polishing pad or other structure uses extremely fine microfibers of less than 1 denier. Preferred fibers are less than 0.7 denier, and in some cases considerably less. The currently most preferred embodiment is 50% fiber having 0.5 denier and 50% fiber having 0.3 denier. Preferred fibers have an average fiber length of between about 70 and about 90 mm, and most preferably about 80 mm. The fibers can be any suitable material, natural or synthetic, including especially polyester. The fibers are preferably made on a circular knitting machine.

Abstract: The invention starts with a wiper arm (10, 28; 42, 44) with at least one fan nozzle (20, 46, 70, 88) through which wash water is sprayed on an as-needed basis in a fan stream (22, 54, 76, 78, 90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 114) onto a part of vehicle window (68) lying in the wiper direction (58, 59) in front of a wiper blade (16, 18; 36, 48), wherein the fan stream (22, 54, 76, 78, 90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 114) hits the vehicle window (68) in the area of an impact line (24, 56, 80, 82, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108). It is proposed that the impact line (24, 56, 80, 82, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108) essentially runs parallel to the wiper blade (16, 18; 36, 48).