Abstract: This invention relates to a eyeglass case and visor with a novel method of attachment to the limbs of a pair of eyeglasses, so that the eyeglasses are firmly connected to the visor at the forehead of the wearer of the eyeglasses, in an attitude which keeps it from drooping into the vision range of the user. More particularly, the visor is formed of two plies of material, the top ply is crescent shaped and the bottom ply is crescent shaped with the corners removed to allow for a wide opening pocket and proper placement of attachment bands on the bottom of the top ply of material. The top and bottom plies of material are connected together along the convex edges of the top and bottom plies of material, but are left substantially unconnected along the other edges except for a fastening means, thereby forming a wide opening pocket in which the eyeglasses can be placed without removal of the eyeglass limbs from the visor attachment bands.

Abstract: A bathing suit incorporates two life-saving inflatable bladders stored in pockets located in the front of the suit at waist level. When needed, the bladders can be rapidly inflated and deployed to a collarlike configuration which will keep the wearer's head above water.

Abstract: This structure is noteworthy in that it consists of at least one grid (2) made from flexible material that can deform in accordance with a mesh established over its entire surface, the grid having a plurality of projecting shapes (2a) obtained by a shaping treatment giving them a shape memory, said shapes (2a) obtained in mesh form (2a) being disposed and arranged in order to define ventilation channels, and in that the peripheral walls (2b) of said shapes (2a) and their upper faces are flexible and deformable, ventilation taking place through the entire mesh of the grid.

Abstract: A sample garment is provided for fitting an individual interested in selecting a garment. The garment includes an inner surface, an outer surface, a slit defining a left panel and a right panel, and a fitting panel extending from the inner surface of one of the left and right panels. The fitting panel includes rows of a first fitting attachment, and at least one row of a second fitting attachment, whereby a single garment is readily adaptable for providing a proper fit for individuals of different sizes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cushion pad structure, which is coupled to a headband as an integral component of safety hats, protective masks, and the like, so as to maintain the uniform balance of the headband, thereby securing stable wearing of the above protective equipment on a wearer's head, and preventing biasing thereof. The cushion pad structure comprises a cushion pad which has a plurality of slip-prevention pieces formed at an inner peripheral surface thereof, and a groove defined at an outer peripheral surface thereof, and a fixing clip which is configured to be engaged in the groove of the cushion pad, and has upper and lower U-shaped fastening pieces formed at both lateral ends thereof. The fixing clip is formed, using an injection molding process, such that it is integral with the cushion pad.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a ventilation system for a toilet to discharge odorous air from a toilet cavity of the toilet through an exit before the odorous air escapes from the toilet cavity. More particularly, the present invention relates to a toilet ventilation system for collecting the odorous air from the toilet cavity, transporting such through air pathways thereof, and discharging such to the exit. The present invention also relates to a toilet ventilation system for collecting the odorous air from the toilet cavity, removing at least a portion of odorous substances contained therein, and returning or recirculating a substantially odor-free air into a space in which the toilet is placed. Such a ventilation system of the present invention may be incorporated into various toilets in various embodiments such that, e.g.

Abstract: A sealing system comprising a seal 13 integral to the lavatory seat 14 that seals to the lavatory bowl 17 and a seal 10 integral to the lavatory lid 11 that seals to the lavatory seat 14 such that when the lavatory seat 14 and the lavatory lid 11 are lowered prior to flushing of the lavatory bowl with water, the emission of an aerosol containing air-borne water droplets into the surrounding atmosphere is prevented or restricted. In one embodiment of the invention the seal 13 form an integral part of the lavatory seat 14 and the seal 10 form an integral part of the lavatory lid 11 by mould-forming, adhesive attachment or attachment by mechanical means. The seal 13 and seal 10 are of a resilient material that deforms under the self-weight of the lavatory seat 14 and the lavatory lid 11 thereby creating a seal against the aerosol containing air-borne water droplets and preventing or restricting the emission of air-borne water droplets into the surrounding atmosphere when the lavatory is flushed with water.

Abstract: A closet flange is provided for coupling the base of a toilet to a drain pipe. A main generally cylindrical body portion is dimensioned for connection to the upper end of a drain pipe and has a through bore for communicating with the interior of the drain pipe. An attachment flange portion extends radially outward from an upper end of the cylindrical body portion and is configured for connecting to the base of a toilet. A knockout temporarily seals the through bore and is removable by breaking away a peripheral edge of the knockout. A retainer extends radially inward from an inner wall of the cylindrical portion below the knockout and is configured to prevent the knockout from falling down the through bore and into the drain pipe when broken away in order to prevent drain clogging.

Abstract: A spa and whirlpool conversion system for converting a standard bathtub into a spa or whirlpool wherein the system comprises an enclosure-casing having a standoff or spacing to allow piping, gasket, drain and pump inlet fittings, water jet nozzles, control box, on/off switch, ground fault interrupter and housing case for a pump and adjustable air inlet system. The invention may also include a pump and, or required plumbing lines to facilitate use of the invention. The bathtub enclosure or casing comprises a shell shaped to fit inside of an existing bathtub. The bathtub enclosure can be placed inside or over the bathtub cavity and rests on the gasket. The instant invention may also include plumbing lines and directionally adjustable water jet nozzles.

Abstract: A bathtub insert that is used in combination with a standard bathtub (76) wherein, a top contour design (60) in an elongated shape, conforms to the curvature of the human body form. Includes and formed part of design (60) and a pair of arm rests (42) (44) and a hand rest (46) which is integrally part of upper back support rest (26), lower back support rest (28), seat support rest (30); and pair of leg supports (32) (34) (36) (38), and a foot rest (40) that is an extension of rest (30), which includes a pedestal support (51A/51B). Part of and in adherence to design (60) is a bottom contour design (62) that provides support to design (60) which conforms to the shape of a bathtub surface (72) in an angled curvature shape. Further providing and in coordination with design (62) is an entrance and exit area a in/out platform (52).

Abstract: A faucet with a connecting structure with a cold and a hot water pipe includes an inlet base formed in a lower portion. The inlet base has a lateral hole, a cold and a hot water passageway for receiving a cold and a hot water pipe therein and communicating with the lateral hole. A bolt extends pivotally in the lateral hole, having two convex faces to face or leave the water passageways to let two, cold and hot, water pipes to fit in the water passageways and then deadlocked or released by the bolt by means of the outer walls of the two convex faces of the bolt if the bolt is rotated forward or backward for a certain preset angle.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture mounting component is attached to existing plumbing pipes and valve fixtures. Modular faucet fixtures with spouts, handles, and bases are interchangeably mounted on the mounting component without affecting the plumbing fixture connections.

Abstract: A patient positioning apparatus is provided for use with a patient-support device. The patient positioning apparatus is used to pull a sheet on the patient-support device while a patient is lying on the sheet to position the patient in a desired location on the patient-support device.

Abstract: A patient support for an external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. The patient support includes: a base; and at least one support connected to the base for maintaining at least a portion of the patient above a tabletop during a positive pressure portion of the external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. In one embodiment, the base is a tabletop and the at least one support is movably supported on the table top in lateral and/or vertical directions. In another embodiment, the base is higher than the tabletop and the at least one support is a sling.

Abstract: A bed base includes four side members oriented to stand upright on their lower edges. The side members are connected to form a rectangular support structure by corner connectors. Each corner connector comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, and a post. The plates overlap the upper and lower edges of the adjacent side members forming an individual corner. The post extends between the top plate and the bottom plate, pulling these plates towards each other to press the top and bottom plates firmly against the edges of the adjacent side members forming the corner.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet has a pair of roll guards mounted thereon to prevent a toddler or other person from rolling out of bed. Each roll guard is removably disposed in a slip cover mounted on the sheet by a flexible strip of material, which allows each roll guard to move between a first position atop the sheet and a second position beside the sheet with the roll guard hanging from the flexible strip. Each roll guard is securable in the raised position by the linking of fastener strips having hook and loop fasteners mounted on the slip cover and fabric loops mounted on the sheet. Each roll guard is removably mounted to the sheet via a zipper between the sheet and the flexible strip of material mounted on the slip cover. A plurality of elastic straps is mounted axially on the bottom of the sheet to help secure the sheet on a mattress.

Abstract: A medical chair provides a radiolucent backrest pivotally secured to a seat section. A pivoting push bar on the backrest pivots between an operative position, where it can be used to maneuver the chair, and a storage position where it does not compromise the radiolucent property of the backrest. The chair includes a leg support section, and the backrest and leg support section pivot between a chair structure and a stretcher structure. The pivoting of the backrest and legs support section are controlled by actuators that are positioned so as not to interfere with the radiolucent property of the backrest. A foot platform on the leg support section is connected to remain substantially parallel to the seat section as the leg support section is pivoted. A remote control allows for adjusting the configuration of the chair from points distant from the medical chair.

Abstract: The invention concerns a patient positioning system for radiotherapy, comprising a device for positioning a patient within the framework of treatment planning, using image detection and/or carrying out radiation treatment, comprising a patient bed (3, 42, 50) on which a patient is positioned, wherein means are provided by which the same bed (3, 42, 50) may be arranged both on a planning couch (8) for image detection within the framework of treatment planning as well as on a radiotherapy table (1, 44), and by providing a reference means (54) on the patient bed by which the position of the immobilised patient or of a marked radiation target is determined with respect to the patient bed (3, 42, 50). Within this framework, a corresponding method is also provided, as well as an adjusting means for the transport and the bed.

Abstract: A side sleeping pillow for those who tend to sleep on their sides and have shoulder problems or the like as a result thereof. Two side pads are capable of folding under a main pillow cushion to provide spacing for the sleeper's arm without restricting blood flow.

Abstract: A frameless chair comprising an inner liner, an outer liner and a fill material. The inner liner includes an outer surface and an inner surface defining an enclosure, as well as an opening providing ingress into the enclosure. The outer liner includes an outer surface, an inner surface and an opening. The inner liner being positioned through the opening of the outer liner such that the outer surface of the inner liner is associated with the inner surface of the outer liner. The fill material is positioned within the enclosure of the inner liner. At least a portion of the inner liner and the outer liner comprises a material which is capable of elastic deformation.

Abstract: A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and cover at least a portion of the bottom surface and to be generally exposed when the support platform is in the closed position. A frame structure is configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform for securement thereto. The frame structure secures the panel with the support platform. A lip is formed around the side surfaces of the platform. An edge of the frame structure abuts the lip when the frame structure engages the support platform to present a seamless appearance. In another aspect, the changing station includes a backer plate coupled to the base and having a cleat. Another backer plate is mounted to a wall and has a cleat.

Abstract: Multi-purpose Kitchen Utensil with a flat spatula member that incorporates the elements of a standard spatula, a knife and a grater. A first and second pair of handle members are joined to each other at one end. The first handle member terminates at its opposite end in a scoop member. The second handle member terminates at its opposite end in the flat spatula member. The handle member is foldable at the joined junction so that the handles rest on top of each other and the spatula member rests intimately on the top perimeter of the scoop. The first and second handle members have hollowed portions to allow for the storage of a plurality of kitchen tools. A preferred embodiment includes an elastic cord member that hingedly attaches the first handle member to the second handle member.

Abstract: A combined writing instrument and knife comprises a tubular body, a mount disposed within the body, an elongate writing element (e.g., pen or pencil) projecting in one direction from the mount, and a knife projecting in the opposite direction from the mount. The mount is displaceable in one direction to extend the writing element from one end of the body, or in the opposite direction to extend the knife from the opposite end of the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel leather making process whereby the post-tanning wet operations are done prior to tanning stage itself to make leather in eco-friendly manner in substantially shorter duration. The present process reduces the number of required steps for leather processing and the pollution load generated in comparison to conventional leather processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more polymers chosen from polyethylene glycols, ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds and oligoesters, in particular in cosmetic formulations, for stabilizing the color in colored keratin fibers, in particular in human hair, and for protecting these keratin fibers against color loss.

Abstract: A body brush is provided for use in cleaning the human body, and includes two or more brush head mounting structures each fitted with a brush head. A brush head rotation mechanism is mounted to the brush housing and is drivably connected to two or more brush head mounting structures for rotating the brush heads, and a brush head axial reciprocation mechanism is mounted to the brush housing and is drivably connected to the at least two brush head mounting structures for axially reciprocating the brush heads.

Abstract: This invention embodies six different teeth cleaning aspects in one teeth cleaning apparatus. These aspects are: (i) use of an abrasive surface supported by a pad that is rubbed for cleaning exposed and easily reachable part of the teeth, (ii) use of bristles for reaching spaces between teeth and gum lines and between two teeth, (iii) use of a sponge under the abrasive surface that delivers plaque cleaning and anti-bacterial agent to the teeth surface, (iv) use of a woven cloth like surface with the ability to absorb and remove the food/acid film from the teeth, (v) ability to clean teeth with little or no use of water, (vi) use of a one time throw away cleaning head for better hygiene.

Abstract: A cleaning head with a cleaning substrate, a cleaning composition and a fitment can used to clean hard surfaces, including toilets, showers, and bathrooms. The fitment can be attached to a cleaning tool. The cleaning face of the cleaning substrate can be in the shape of a polygon. The fitment can be attached to the cleaning substrate by melting the fitment above its softening temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush with a neck piece and a brush body, comprising a head piece connected thereto, conventional bristles and at least one soft elastic cleaning element. According to the invention, the conventional bristles are mounted on a support element made from hard plastic. The above is connected to the brush body by means of a recess on the head piece which matches the support element. The at least one cleaning element is arranged on the head piece and directly connected to the brush body. The invention further relates to a method for production of such a toothbrush.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head having multiple cleaning elements. One set of the cleaning elements is longer than the other and relatively rigid. That set alternates with a shorter, springier set of cleaning elements. The flexibility of the shorter springier cleaning elements facilitates penetration of the longer cleaning elements into the interproximal area of the user's teeth.

Abstract: A massage brush has a massage structure, an orientation ring engaging tightly with the massage structure, a circular pad received in the massage structure, and an exterior cover retained against the circular pad and the orientation ring. The circular pad includes a flange disposed therearround and clamps in the massage structure, and an L-shaped restriction portion extends downwardly from a bottom thereof to support the orientation ring thereon. The orientation ring engages with the massage structure, the L-shaped restriction portion, and the exterior cover simultaneously for tightly clamping the massage structure therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics brush for making-up 30 including an inner brush member 10 and an outer brush member 20 separated each other, wherein the inner brush member 10 has a color different from that of the outer brush member 20 to express specific design and/or pattern of logo and is fitted into inner side of the outer brush member 20 to be integrated together and, a method for producing such cosmetics brush. The produced cosmetics brush 30 can express the desirable logo by both of the inner and the outer brush members 10 and 20; thereby it allows the user of such cosmetics brush to easily recognize the company or products thereof from the logo represented by the brush and accomplishes effectiveness of advertising, in addition to function its true duty as the cosmetics brush 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hairbrush with a plurality of filaments which is formulated by a mixture of thermo-sensitive color-changing powder and plastic materials, and the color of which varies with temperature, and the method of manufacturing such thermochromic filaments. The hairbrush comprises a handle, a head which has a number of pre-set filament holes on its surface and is attached to the handle by any convenient means, and a plurality of filaments which is formulated by extrusion process from plastic material of 98% to 94% by weight plus a mixture of 2% to 6% by weight comprising melamine plastics of 6%, latent dye of 4.5%, fixing agent of 10%, fatty acid of 0.5% and metallic oxide of 79% by weight and is attached to the filament holes by any convenient means.

Abstract: The cleaning device is a device for cleaning restroom facilities, such as a toilet and parts thereof. The cleaning device has a handle attached to a releasable cartridge that has a cleaning member. The cleaning device also has a cartridge release mechanism for reversibly securing and releasing the cartridge. The cleaning device may have a splash and ooze protector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single cleaning sheet which allows a user to dry clean a surface with a cleaning sheet that attracts dust, dirt, debris and other particles, while providing absorbency to absorb any cleaning fluid used in a subsequent cleaning operation, in particular for stains and other dirt or debris which is not attracted to the cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet of the present invention has first side and a second side, the first side is on an opposite side of the cleaning sheet from the second side, wherein the first side has the ability to attract and retain dirt, dust, debris and other particles and the second side has the ability to absorb fluids. Also disclosed in a method of cleaning a surface using the cleaning sheet of the present invention.

Abstract: A paint roller cleaning apparatus that includes both apparatus for removing paint from paint rollers as well as apparatus for the removal of the roller from the structure that supports the roller which includes a first elongated open channel, a second elongated open channel, and apparatus for registering the first elongated open channel with the second elongated open channel in opposed relationship. In some forms of the invention the paint roller cleaning apparatus the apparatus for registering the first open channel with the second open channel in opposed relationship includes first and second arms and a pivot joining the first and second arms. In some cases the first open channel has a first axis, the second open channel has a second axis and the pivot has a third axis, and each axis is parallel to each other axis.

Abstract: The invention starts from a wiper blade (20) of a windshield wiper with a wiper strip support (22) and wiper strip (24), which feature end caps (28) on their ends, whose inner cross-sectional profile is adapted to the cross-sectional profile of the wiper strip support (22). It is proposed that a guide rib (42, 48, 50) running transverse to the longitudinal direction (58) of the wiper blade (20) and having a guide surface (44, 54) be formed laterally on at least one of the end caps (28).

Abstract: There is disclosed a cylinder cleaning brush unit including a brush roller for cleaning a cylinder. The cylinder includes an outer surface to which impurities are adhered, the impurities being removed from the outer surface by the brush roller with cleaning liquid being supplied. The brush unit comprises an opening through which effluent is discharged from the brush unit, the effluent including the cleaning liquid and the impurities. The brush unit further comprises a filter installed in the opening, the effluent being filtrated by the filter.

Abstract: The present system uses a large volume of low pressure air to propel a free (i.e., physically unattached to any other component of the invention) boiler tube brush through a boiler tube. The system tank receives relatively high pressure from a conventional source, e.g. “shop air” from a standard compressor and tank. A pneumatic or electric switch shuts off incoming air at a relatively low pressure, and simultaneously sends a signal to a trigger switch at the delivery hose output nozzle. Operating the trigger allows the signal to return to the large capacity output valve to which the delivery hose is attached, sending a large volume, low pressure air pulse through the hose and nozzle to pneumatically propel the tube cleaning brush through the boiler tube without hazard. The brush comprises a series of loosely matted fiber discs assembled on a core. Each disc may have a different abrasive quality.

Abstract: A suction brush storage unit of a vacuum cleaner has a pivotable hook which engages the suction brush with the cleaner body, and which does not suffer breakage by unexpected external impact due to resilient deformability of the pivotable hook within a predetermined angle of movement. The suction brush storage unit of a vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body having a suction brush engaging hole; a hook holder formed on the suction brush; a pivotable hook formed on the hook holder for engagement with the suction brush engaging hole, for securing the suction brush in place; and a resilient member for resiliently supporting the hook holder and the suction brush engaging hole and for inhibiting further rotational movement beyond the predetermined angle.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner capable of attenuating noise of an air discharge port, including a cleaner body having a motor driving chamber with an air inlet and an air outlet, a motor disposed in the motor driving chamber for drawing in air from the air inlet and exhausting the air into the motor driving chamber, and a motor housing disposed in the cleaner body to cover the motor and defining the motor driving chamber, the motor having air guide ribs for preventing the air exhausted from the motor from directly flowing to the air outlet.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a motor assembly installed at the main body, the motor assembly including a motor for generating a suction force, an exhaust filter for filtering fine foreign substances from air passing through the motor assembly, and a guide member for guide a portion of air going via the exhaust filter to the inside of the main body. The guide member has a horizontal guide member and a vertical guide member for guiding portions of air passing through the exhaust filter to the side and the top of the main body respectively.

Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting device, for use in a vacuum cleaner, includes a housing defining therein a cyclonic air flow chamber. A dust collection chamber is disposed under the cyclonic air flow chamber and a partition wall is disposed between the cyclonic air flow chamber and the dust collection chamber. An opening and at least one ventilation hole are provided in opposite sides of the partition wall, respectively, so that a part of air and dust vortically moving in the cyclonic air flow chamber are introduced into the dust collection chamber through the opening and the air in the dust collection chamber flows back into the cyclonic air flow chamber through the ventilation hole.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a suction inlet provided at a main body and a cover hinge-coupled to the main body to cover a dust collection chamber included in the main body. A locking unit is disposed around the suction inlet in order to releasably lock the cover. Further, the vacuum cleaner may include a pivot link for rotatably connecting the cover and the main body. With the pivot link, the cover and the main body are rotatable about two different hinge axes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a sucking nozzle for sucking in polluted air containing impurities; a dust collecting assembly including a dust collecting container that has a dust collecting space formed in a cylindrical form therein, a polluted air inlet for sucking in polluted air, and a clean air outlet for discharging clean air; and a main body being coupled to the sucking nozzle and having the dust collecting assembly being detachably provided thereto. In this case, the main body includes a dust collecting assembly receiving groove having a receiving space for receiving the dust collecting assembly, and a clean air inlet being provided on an inner wall of the dust collecting assembly receiving groove for facing the dust collecting assembly, and communicating with the dust collecting assembly outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a head having an inlet for sucking in polluted air with impurities from outside by an operation of an air suction device generating air suction force; a dust collector for collecting impurities contained in the polluted air; a main body having a dust collector receiving recess to which the dust collector is detachably provided; and a fixing device fixing the dust collector on the main body and releasing the dust collector when the dust collector is separated, wherein the fixing device including a switch provided at the main body and controlling the fixing state of the dust collector; and an elastic member incorporated integrally into the switch and restoring the switch to a fixing location of the dust collector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a head having an inlet for sucking in air containing impurities from outside; a dust collector including: a dust collecting container having a handle on a side thereof, and sucking in polluted air and collecting impurities separated from the polluted air, and having an opened top surface for discharging air separated from the impurities; and a top lid including a fixing groove and a guiding member, and detachably provided at the dust collecting container for closing the opened top of the dust collecting container, wherein the guiding member is coupled to a predetermined part of the dust collecting container such that the fixing groove is positioned at a predetermined location when the top lid is assembled with the dust collecting container; a main body having a dust collector receiving recess in front part thereof, wherein the dust collector is detachably provided; and a fixing device provided at an upper front portion above the dust collector receiving recess, and havi

Abstract: A method and structure for externally removing a filter apparatus from a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner comprises a vessel, a lid removably attached to the vessel, a port, a suction apparatus adapted to create a vacuum within the vessel and draw a substance through the port into the vessel, and a filter apparatus positioned between the port and the suction apparatus. The filter apparatus comprises a frame and a filter. The filter is adapted to remove a plurality of particles from the substance. The filter apparatus is adapted to be removed from the vacuum cleaner without removing the lid.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a body portion, a nozzle portion and a dirt cup which is removable from the body portion. The dirt cup collects dirt and other debris separated by a cyclone and a cyclone slinger portion in the body portion. A main filter may be housed in a transparent filter door downstream of the cyclone. The dirt cup may be inserted into and sealingly held within the body portion by using a rotational camming structure.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is positioned in the rear compartment, and drive means extends between the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.