Abstract: An appliance for protection against impact and strain injury, comprising an plurality of interconnected rigid or semi-rigid plates aligned in overlapping relationship on a central common ligament. The ligament is removably attachable to a garment by strips of hook and loop fastener attached along or the end regions of the ligament. When worn about a part of the body, the appliance permits limited relative movement between the plates thus providing impact resistance whilst maximizing flexural movement of the body part to which the appliances is attached. The plates may be stitched to or threaded upon the ligament which may itself comprise a strip of hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A retaining system for the hood, face seal, and mounting band(s) of facemasks that have a hood and/or a face seal that are sealed and securely mounted to the mask using a band type of clamping method, is provided. The retaining system may include a redundant system that may not allow the mask to be separated from the hood, face seal, and the mounting band(s).

Abstract: A generally C-shaped body for hand protection and grip enhancement includes a finger receiving pocket at a first end of the body and a thumb receiving pocket at a second end of the body. The fingers of a user are placed in the finger receiving pocket, while the thumb is placed in the thumb receiving pocket. This causes the user's palm to rest on a convex hinge portion. The finger receiving pocket and the thumb receiving pocket helps the user bend the finger receiving pocket and the thumb receiving pocket for gripping objects.

Abstract: A variety of clothing for Alzheimer's patients. The clothing include a shirt and blouse, a pair of pajamas and coveralls, a pair of pants and a dress and gown. All of the clothing have false fronts for added dignity and utilize a number of different fasteners. Provisions are also made for patients that undress themselves at inappropriate times and patients that can't raise their arms above their head.

Abstract: An adjustable hood system comprising a single drawstring attached to a plurality of first pull tabs for adjusting a size and/or shape of the hood in a first direction and a plurality of second pull tab for adjusting the size and/or shape of the hood in a second direction generally opposite the first direction is provided. In one embodiment, the adjustable hood system comprises a tightening pull tab for tightening a cord about a periphery of a hood and a loosening pull tab for loosening the cord about a periphery of the hood. The cord, for example, may extend around a face opening, an inner volume or a neck opening formed by the hood.

Abstract: A clothing garment including an interchangeable collar includes a body having a top end defining a collar receiving portion, which has a top edge portion integral therewith. The top edge portion includes a flap integral therewith and foldable thereover. The clothing garment further includes a collar member removably attachable to the top edge portion and has a rear side and a bottom edge portion integral therewith. The clothing garment further includes an attaching mechanism disposed forward of the flap for removably attaching the collar member to the collar receiving portion. The attaching mechanism preferably includes a zipper extending along a length of the collar member and disposed on the rear side thereof. The flap is adaptable for extending substantially vertically downward from the collar receiving portion and terminating below the attaching mechanism so that the flap covers and extends along a length of the attaching mechanism.

Abstract: It comprises an outer surface (3) and an inner surface (2), said inner surface (2) comprising a plurality of flexible tips (4), the free ends (5) of said tips (4) being in contact with the hands. Transpiration of the hands is easier and a quick transmission of cold or heat from outside the glove to the hands of the user is prevented.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a leisure sports helmet having both a fan and a plurality of vents on a helmet body. Due to the fan (100) and the vents (20), atmospheric air is drawn into the interior of the helmet to cause convection to transfer heat from the head of a user to the air, and the heated air with sweat is discharged to the atmosphere. Thus, the helmet is forcibly ventilated while the user wearing the helmet participates in rapid leisure sports, so that the helmet does not generate any odor caused by the heat and sweat in the interior of the helmet and maintains a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. The fan collaterally provides a decoration effect to make the appearance of the helmet more attractive.

Abstract: The Prevent A Burn which is disclosed would be made of a flexible material. The neck member would cover the back of the neck. The neck member is adjustable to fit around the user's user's neck. Protruding upwardly on both sides of the neck are ear post. Each earpost contains a recess to fit over the ears. The ear post are adjustable and contain mounts in which the forehead and temple member is attached. The forehead and temple member will extend across the forehead and downwardly on each side covering the temples. The entire frame of the Prevent A Burn is covered with the heat resistant Prevent A Burn fabric cover to aid in the prevention of burns to the skin surrounding the hairline and ears. There is also a clear plastic eye shield that attaches to the forehead and temple member to aid in the protection from burns when using a hot comb or hot curling iron.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown with an exposed external surface having a front, a rear, a right side, and a left side. The crown has a surface for embracing a wearer's head to maintain the headwear piece in an operative position on the wearer's head. The crown has a) a front/right side octant; b) a right side/front octant; c) a right side/rear octant; d) a rear/right side octant; e) a front/left side octant; f) a left side/front octant; g) a left side/rear octant; and h) a rear/left side octant. The first information identifying an event is on at least one of the front/left side and front/right side octants. The second information identifying a plurality of participants in the event is on at least one of a) the right side/front octant; b) the right side/rear octant; c) the rear/right side octant; d) the left side/front octant; e) the left side/rear octant; and f) the rear/left side octant.

Abstract: A cap having a visor and a passageway for a ponytail is described herein. The cap is composed of a body having a front portion, a back portion, side portions, and a lower peripheral edge. The back portion of the cap body includes an inverted U-shaped opening to define the passageway. A sweatband is coupled to the lower peripheral edge of the cap body, wherein the sweatband includes an elastomeric section. According to one exemplary embodiment, the visor can be obliquely coupled to a substantial portion of the lower peripheral edge. Also, in one exemplary embodiment, ribbons can be coupled to opposite ends of the passageway. The ribbons may be used for tying the ponytail or tied together for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A headgear is configured with a fabric for protecting the head from electromagnetic radiation. An ear protector with a fabric for protecting the ear from electromagnetic radiation is movably mounted to the hat between an operational position, in which it covers the auditory canal of an ear, and a rest position in which it comes to rest in the cap. The ear protector flap can be pulled out of the cap into its operational position similar to a drawer.

Abstract: A pair of glasses include a rim having two opposite sides each formed with a receiving hole having a periphery formed with an urging face directed outward in an oblique manner, and a protective module selectively mounted on the rim and including a protective frame mounted on an inner side of the rim and having two opposite sides each formed with a snapping portion forced into the receiving hole of the rim and urged on the urging face of the receiving hole of the rim, so that the protective frame is secured on the rim. Thus, the protective module is combined with the rim rigidly and stably so that the glasses can provide a protective function to the user.

Abstract: Described herein is protective apparel that improves management. The protective apparel comprises a set of spacers. Each spacer is arranged on an inner portion of the apparel and maintains apparel proximate to the spacer distant from the person, thereby preventing continuous contact between the person and portions of the apparel. Multiple spacers may form one or more air channel between the spacers, the person and inner portions of the apparel. The channels permit low resistance airflow within the apparel and over the person's body. Low resistance airflow within the channels permits air to be easily moved through the apparel to cool the person. The spacers may comprise a compressible material such as foam. When the compressible material has an elastic memory, elastic return of the material causes each spacer to return to its initial shape after a deforming force is removed.

Abstract: A single piece adapter is provided for use in sealing a water closet to sewer pipes of different diameters.

Abstract: A showering device for the intimate region is provided for colon irrigation. The device comprises a housing in the form of a hand-grip body, a shut-off valve, a housing closure, and a head portion. An insertion rinsing tube may be exchangeably and sealably connected to the housing through the housing closure. An existing shower head hose, for example, is used to supply water via the shut-off cock located on the housing body. The shut off cock is opened for the inner and outer washing process only when the insertion rinsing tube is readily held, while an individual is sitting on the water closet or bidet, under the body in an upright manner.

Abstract: A body washing unit for a toilet has a first tube (211) for drawing warm water. A second substantially vertical tube (212) is connected rotatably with the first tube (211). A third tube (213) is connected rotatably with the end of the second tube (212) and a nozzle (214) is on the end of the third tube (213) for ejecting cleansing water. A drive rotates the second tube (212) around its axis (A2) to displace the third tube (213) angularly around the axis (A2) of the second tube (212). A converter (MC) converts rotational motion of the second tube (212) into rotational motion of the third tube (213) so that the nozzle (214) moves between its downwardly oriented posture (DP) at a standby position (S.P.) and its upwardly oriented posture (UP) at a usage position (U.P.).

Abstract: A collapsable spa enclosure includes a canopy that is carried by a frame that is supported by a plurality of support blocks. The support blocks are connected to the outer surface of the spa with an adhesive or a clamping strap. The collapsable spa enclosure may be removed from the spa by detaching the frame from the support blocks. The frame may be collapsed into a convenient storage size. When erected over the spa, the enclosure protects the spa user from insects, sun, and wind while providing the user privacy.

Abstract: A protective assembly for an above ground swimming pool includes a pool cover and plural clips for securing the cover to the pool coping. The cover is fabricated from lightweight, polyester, mesh material. The material has an open weave to allow sunlight and rain therethrough and allow complete circulation and filtration of pool water. However, the weave is of a gauge small enough to prevent debris from trees, insects, animals and the like from coming in contact with the water in the pool. Unique clips are provided so that the cover can be easily mounted to and removed from the pool structure.

Abstract: A toilet bowl illuminating apparatus of the type wherein a seat ring is pivotally mounted to a toilet bowl by a pair of spaced apart, co-axial hinge assemblies, has a light assembly, which is activated by a switch responsive to angular orientation, affixed in a cavity at the seat ring rear edge proximate the hinge axis, where the length of the light assembly body is resiliently reduced, so as to be gripped by spring forces, with the light being held to illuminate the toilet bowl interior when the seat ring is raised and deactivated when the seat ring is lowered.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary cleaning device or apparatus that includes a basin, a temperature controller, and a flow controller. The temperature controller supplies water at a predetermined temperature to the flow controller, while the flow controller manages the water flow to a sprayer located in the basin. The present invention also provides a flow controller connected to a transversely-oscillating sprayer and a longitudinally-oscillating sprayer, both located in the basin. Furthermore, a water distributor may be used to divide the flow between the transversely-oscillating sprayer and the longitudinally-oscillating sprayer. A housing may be disposed on the rear portion of the rim of the basin to house the temperature controller, the flow controller, and the water distributor. The present invention may also include a cover for the basin and a sitting ring for the basin rim.

Abstract: A portable, suspendable cot used in rock climbing and the like includes a collapsible frame supporting a webbing therebetween. The frame includes linkages that pivot from a parallel orientation in a closed position to an orthogonal angle (for rectangular frames) or an acute angle (for trapezoidal frames) in an open position. The linkages further comprise couplings that complete the framework and use gravitational forces to enhance the linkages, forming a secure platform that resists warping. Cabling connects the respective linkages and supports the frame so as to be suspendable from a central apex vertically displaced from the frame. The cabling can pass through a free end of the pivoting links to guide the free end to the coupling, and preserve a closed loop for the respective elements of the frame.

Abstract: An elastic cushion has a cover and an elastic body received inside the cover. The elastic body is made of multiple elastic folded tubes and has multiple gaps inside. Because the gaps are formed inside the elastic body, air can easily pass through the elastic cushion, and the elastic cushion can provide a non-sticky sitting feeling to a user.

Abstract: A method for limiting the movement of a toddler which comprises the placement of a barrier upon flooring. The barrier comprises a plurality of studs having upward extending sections. The barrier can be stepped over by adults while preventing further movement in that direction by the toddler.

Abstract: Apparatus for changing a baby including a disposable changing pad component, a changing platform component and a combination of a changing pad component and platform component. The disposable changing pad component includes a water impermeable layer and a fabric layer and at least one movement resistance aid to anchor the pad in place. The changing platform component includes a generally smooth region for receiving a baby and at least one changing pad retainer for holding the changing pad.

Abstract: The invention provides a means for permitting hospital patients, including agitated hospital patients, to be left without physical restraints other than the general confines of the hospital bed itself. A two-piece fabric enclosure system covers the rails with a protective material capable of protecting the patient from injuring themselves on side rails but because of the unique construction of the enclosure system, the hospital staff is not hampered in the conduct of their normal duties.

Abstract: A versatile support member constructed of a metallic mesh is provided in a bedding product. The support member is placed on top of the mattress core (whether foam or spring coil) before the mattress cover is attached. The support member may be constructed of titanium wire in a woven or welded mesh grid or web configuration, although other metals (such as, but not limited to, vanadium, chromium, platinum, molybdenum, nickel, iron, zinc), alloys thereof, or fiber composites (such as, but not limited to, carbon or graphite) may be used. The support member may be directly attached to the core or may be secured to the upper or lower border rods by hog rings, stitching, lacing, or other conventional means.

Abstract: A spring mattress that uses a multiplicity of elastic springs, spatially distributed according to a predetermined pattern, with highly variable configurations, obtained by shaping through cutting and pouring operations on a starting slab of foam material of a proper thickness. The resulting configuration that is adopted determines incoming portions in the spring elements that affect one or more of its sides, with variable magnitudes and depths, and outcropping portions from one or more of its sides, with a thickness and projection range that are also variable. The springs that make up the mattress are integrated on their lower end to the remaining continuous laminar portion of the original slab, and in a second alternate version, can be joined on their other end to a continuous laminar slab to which they are bonded by means of adhesion or similar operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of modifying the odour properties of textiles in which the textile is finished with an amylose-containing substance with an amylose content of at least 30% by weight. The invention also relates to textile materials which are obtainable by the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide dry cleaning system features a pair of liquid carbon dioxide storage tanks in communication with a compressor. A sealed cleaning chamber contains the objects to be cleaned. By selectively pressurizing the storage tanks with the compressor, liquid carbon dioxide is made to flow to the cleaning chamber through cleaning nozzles so as to provide agitation of the objects being dry cleaned. Liquid carbon dioxide displaced from the cleaning chamber returns to the storage tanks. In an alternative embodiment, a single storage tank is pressurized via a compressor with gas from the cleaning chamber so that liquid solvent from the storage tank travels to the cleaning chamber through nozzles. The objects in the cleaning chamber are agitated by a rotating basket. After a prewash cycle, liquid solvent from the cleaning chamber is directed to a still. The liquid solvent in the still is boiled through a connection with the head space of the cleaning chamber.

Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof sensing an unbalance condition occurring during a spin-dry cycle. The washing machine includes a controller controlling a speed of a motor in accordance with a weight of laundry contained in a rotating tub, upon wrapping the laundry at an initial stage of the spin-dry cycle. A gradient of the motor speed in a laundry wrapping process is determined, depending on the weight of the laundry. Accordingly, to greatly reduce a time prior to a main spin-dry process is possible, while preventing abnormal vibrations from being generated when a rotating speed of the rotating tub reaches a speed, at which resonance occurs.

Abstract: This is a business model algorithm for a dry cleaning system utilizing organo silicone-based solvents and incorporating a business model algorithm for the conversion of dry cleaning equipment and machines which were previously designed for and used with other solvents. The algorithms include distinct studies of each individual machine or piece of equipment being converted and the application of particular techniques to accommodate the differences in the solvents including the plumbing of the machines, the safety factors involved, and special training and instruction of the equipment operating personnel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for functionalizing polysaccharides using a source or free radicals which forms stable radicals on the polysaccharides structure and wherein the formed radicals reacts with a functionalized unsaturated compound, characterized in that the method comprises two steps: a first step, wherein the free radical on the polysaccharide chain is formed, and a second step, wherein said radical reacts with the unsaturated compound in the absence of the radical source. The invention also relates to the functionalized polysaccharide obtained by this process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, comprising at least one azodiazine direct dye aminated at the 7-position. The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibers using the direct dyes described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for blocking dye-migration in printing onto colored synthetic fiber and a printing process onto colored synthetic fiber using the method. More particularly, the present invention provides a composition for blocking dye-migration in printing on colored synthetic fiber containing activated carbon as an active ingredient and provides a transfer paper comprising a resin layer containing activated carbon to block dyes in the synthetic fiber from migration.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing or reducing the fading of colour on fabric by means of a divalent salt. Compositions which provide care to the color of fabrics and comprising a dye fixing agent and the divalent salt are also herein provided.

Abstract: A portable vacuuming device for underwater removal of leaves or the like from pool bottoms and other structural surfaces, the device employing a water pump to feed a water jet within a suction cavity wherein the water inlet for the pump is exterior to the cavity.

Abstract: In order to provide a holder for a tool, in particular a water tool, to be supplied with a fluid, which holder allows the tool to be held in the holder to be connected simply, quickly and reliably to the holder, it is proposed that the holder comprises a receiver for receiving a connection piece of the tool, a sealing element which engages the connection piece in a working position, and a biasing device for biasing the sealing element against the connection piece in the working position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush attachment adapted to be attached to and detached from a shaft of a handle of an electric toothbrush, including a bristle area, a brush shank and a plug-on part disposed in the brush shank, wherein the plug-on part includes a first spring element and a second spring element which act on the shaft when the brush attachment is plugged onto the shaft. This establishes a connection without play between the brush attachment and the shaft, enabling relatively high vibration frequencies to be transmitted.

Abstract: A disposable piece of one ply non-woven paper material consisting partially of wood pulp and soaked with a solution of water and a peppermint flavored extract for use in the cleansing of horse bits caked with an admixture of saliva and dried horse feed material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fan blade cleaning tool having a box-shaped housing. The housing has first and second openings on opposing sides, with a passage extending therebetween for receiving a fan blade. A dust gutter extends outwardly from, and adjacent to, the first opening. A method of cleaning a fan blade using the disclosed tool is also provided.

Abstract: All embodiments of the present invention relate to a toothbrush to prevent tooth abrasion and gum damage during use. A first embodiment of the invention includes a handle including an open cavity and a neck interconnected to the handle by a pivot. The neck is movable between an aligned first position and a second angled position relative to the handle. A leaf spring is bonded to the end of the neck at a first end, and the second end of the leaf spring engages the handle to provide biasing resistance. The leaf spring is configured such that if pressure to the neck exceeds a threshold limit, there is movement of the neck portion from the first position to a second position. The threshold limit is the pressure just below the pressure at the brush that may cause damage to the hard and soft tissue of the mouth. A protective sheath envelops the junction between the handle member and the neck member to prevent accumulation of unwanted material within the cavity of the handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush is described having a contoured head that is suitable for cleaning teeth with orthodontic brackets. The toothbrush head has a ridge located a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the toothbrush. Bristles may be attached to the surface of the contoured head and ridge to extend outwardly therefrom. The bristles target the gingival margin, interproximal areas and the surfaces of the orthodontic bracket base as well as the remaining exposed surfaces of the tooth for cleaning.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brush head useful for cleaning toilet bowls and for other cleaning applications. The brush head is flushable after use and insertable in a permanent type wand. The brush head may be a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable material. The sheets are compressed to bind them together into a stack. Surface indentations and piercing of layers at the indentations are used to bind the brush head layers together more securely without the need for binding adhesives, and to facilitate clamping.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided for cleaning pipes and receptacles. A handle is disposed on one end of the post, and a cleaning head is disposed on the other end. The cleaning head has at least one cleaning element. The cleaning head has a longitudinal section with an outer contour that is rotationally symmetrical to the longitudinal axis of the cleaning head. At least a portion of the outer contour has a circumferential projection and/or a reduced diameter section.

Abstract: A bathing tool for securing a cleaning object by a fixing object primarily uses upper and lower contacting members to secure the cleaning object, and the cleaning object is compressed to form an accommodating space, such that the fixing object can be secured into a fixed position simultaneously. Such arrangement can save the traditional process of having a hole on the cleaning object and the contacting members, and effectively enhance the effect of securing the fixing object and prevent the cleaning object from being improperly pulled and damaged.

Abstract: An improved vent cleaning apparatus for removing dust from air conditioning and heating vents and wherein unnecessary toque loads on the flexible shaft are eliminated by the presence of swivel cuff means between the exhaust opening where the flexible tubular conduit containing the shaft is connected to the apparatus and the flexible tubular conduit itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning flat fabrics, especially sails for sailboats, in which at least one cleaning solution is applied to the flat fabric in a washing apparatus. According to the invention, it is provided that the flat fabric is moved forward continuously in its spread-out state through several cleaning stations arranged along a horizontal, planar conveyance track, without tumbling or serpentine back-and-forth bending.

Abstract: A vacuum hose having a bent or offset structural support means such as a bent rod attached or mounted to a flexible segment of vacuum hose in such a way so as to cause the vacuum hose suction end to move or track in a circular motion parallel to the motion of the bent or offset structural support when it is rotated. A power source such as a hydraulic motor, air motor, DC or AC motor or combustion engine may be used to rotate the bent or offset structural support means. The purpose of causing the suction end of a vacuum hose to move or track in an offset circular motion beyond the center axis of the hose is to increase the area in which the suction end of the hose is in communication.

Abstract: A water filtration vacuum cleaner that has a modular construction. A motor module fits deep into a central opening of a water tank module so that the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner is lowered. The water tank module is then placed on top of a trolley module, which has a rotatable arm. When rotated into a substantially vertical position, the arm secures the water tank module and motor module to the trolley module. A vacuum hose connects into the water tank from above. The air path from the hose into the water tank module extends through an upper surface of the water tank module that incorporates the motor module. When activated, motor cooling air is drawn in through the bottom of a central opening in the trolley module.