Abstract: An improved lidded container includes a receptacle portion with a brim having a plurality of lateral substantially straight brim wall segments provided with medial sealing beads extending between corners of the brim. The medial sealing beads are characterized in that they project away from the respective walls upon which they are disposed a maximum distance at a central portion of the wall and the medial sealing beads extend over a major portion of the length of the lateral sealing wall upon which they are disposed. Most preferably, the beads are flush with and terminate at rounded corners between the wall segments.

Abstract: A height adjustable protective garment including an outer shell shaped to fit about the chest, torso and legs of a wearer and having a waist portion shaped to be located at or adjacent to a waist of a wearer. The garment further includes an adjusting strip having an attachment portion directly or indirectly coupled to the outer shell and a free end which is generally spaced apart from the attachment portion. The free end is releasably attachable to the outer shell or to the strip of material to adjust the height of the protective garment, and the adjusting strip is located at or adjacent to the waist portion.

Abstract: A foldable protective garment including an outer shell shaped to fit about at least part of the body of a wearer, the outer shell being foldable into a compact position, and a pouch coupled to the outer shell. The pouch is shaped and sized to receive generally all of the outer shell therein when the outer shell is in the compact position. The pouch includes an upper mouth and a lower mouth located on a generally opposite side of the pouch relative to the upper mouth, and the upper mouth and the lower mouth are both selectively openable and closable.

Abstract: A multi-layered, composite, inflatable and deflatable article of manufacture is provided. The article includes at least two layers of a flexible, waterproof, air impermeable, optionally water-vapor-penneable material, the two layers forming at least one inflatable compartment therebetween. The two layers have at least one additional layer of a porous insulating material, e.g., batting, disposed between them within the compartment. The layers are all adhesively bonded together about the periphery of the compartment and, optionally, at discrete locations within the periphery of the compartment. The porous insulating layer is otherwise unattached to either of the waterproof layers, and preferably is not otherwise attached to either. The compartment has at least one sealable opening therein through which air may be injected into or removed from the compartment, as desired, to thereby inflate or deflate the compartment to a desired volume and to thereby control its insulative value.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved camouflage system to be used for clothing generally employed by hunters, photographers and the like for the purpose of visual concealment in natural environments. An open, interlaced fabric substrate is employed as part of a garment to be worn by the user. A plurality of preconfigured camouflage elements are coupled to the fabric substrate. Each camouflage element comprises an elongated central mesh element, each end thereof depending into panels having multiple lobes to simulate leaves or other natural flora. The camouflage elements are dyed or otherwise colored with contrasting indicia in a manner consistent with a selected natural environment.

Abstract: A panel formed by a reinforced elastomer material that regulates and dissipates vibration.

Abstract: A golf glove having a palm covering portion and a back of the hand covering portion and a seam means securing the portions together along a side of the glove which, in use, confronts the side of the hand of a wearer between the wrist and proximal end of the little finger reinforcing the margins of the portions along the seam, and socket defining loops of elastic ribbon secured to the side sized to yield within its elastic limit to receive the shaft of a golf ball in the loops to temporarily store and snugly hold it and orient the tee shaft into a position closely adjacent and in alignment with the metacarpol bone of a weaer of the glove between the wrist and proximal end of the little finger.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a glove portion made of mesh material, a wrist portion also made of mesh material, and an elastic element attached to the wrist portion in the form of a coiled spring wider than it is thick to improve comfort.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scrub hat. One embodiment of the present invention relates to an adjustable scrub hat that is configured to comfortably attach to a user's head. The scrub hat includes a static band that extends across a user's forehead and an elastic casing that extends behind the static band to secure the scrub hat. In addition, a gathered cover is coupled across the entire region defined by the static band and the casing. Two tie straps extend from the point of connection between the static band and the casing. The tie straps can be tied together over the cover to pull the cover off of a user's ears and provide additional support.

Abstract: A slip-resistant stocking of the type that is worn by ambulatory hospital patients for walking directly on smooth, hard hospital floors, comprises a stocking, such as a tube sock, having a slip-resistant material applied to the foot portion of the stocking around the periphery of an outside surface thereof, such that slip-resistant material is always positioned under the bottom of the foot of the patient regardless of the rotational orientation of the foot portion of the stocking around the axis of the foot. The slip-resistant material can be on the inside as well as the outside of the stocking, so the stocking also will be slip-resistant when worn inside out. The slip-resistant material can be provided as discreet elements deposited at spaced locations around the stocking. The elements can be formed of recognizable shapes or decorative designs, which will be visible on the top of the stocking.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interior pocket for a garment such as a shirt that affords an enhanced degree of secrecy and security for articles stored in the interior pocket. The interior pocket affords a greater degree of protection against easy theft compared to an outside pocket by being situated on the inside of the shirt between the shirt and the wearer's body. Positioning the items in the interior pocket reduces the risk of thievery using the slight of hand by a pickpocket.

Abstract: The main feature of the handkerchief valet is that it continually maintains the handkerchief in the same shape and height in the upper exterior left side chest pocket of a suit coat or sports coat or jacket as originally positioned.

Abstract: An anatomically fitted belt is used for carrying one or more waist-mounted respiratory protection components. The belt includes a main belt portion and a belt buckle portion. The main belt portion includes a back section, a left side section, a right side section, a left connective section between the back section and the left side section, and a right connective section between the back section and the right side section. The back section is wider than the other sections of the main belt portion. The main belt portion has a generally conical shape to be secured around a user's pelvic girdle and to align the respiratory component over the lumbar region of the user's spine to distribute a weight of the respiratory component. The belt buckle portion includes a right piece connected to the right side section of the main belt portion and a left piece connected to the left side section of the main belt portion.

Abstract: A pair of goggles includes a frame and a wearing portion. The frame includes at least one loop portion for receiving a lens unit. The lens unit has an isolated empty chamber for providing the pair of goggles with buoyancy and thus enabling the pair of goggles to float on water. In an embodiment, the lens unit includes two lenses and an airtight spacing loop securely sandwiched between the lenses, thereby defining the isolated empty chamber. In another embodiment, the frame has only one loop portion, and the lens unit includes two lenses of one-piece type and an airtight spacing loop securely sandwiched between the lenses, thereby defining the empty chamber.

Abstract: The invention is a spill proof snack bowl or container with a box section which may have a beveled bottom. The box section may be square, rectangular, round, oval or spherical. The bowl has a continuous wall to create a depth and an open top and a removable lid. The removable lid has a secondary opening which opening is closed by a secondary opening piece. The secondary opening piece is attached to the removable lid with a regular or living hinge. The secondary opening piece closes the secondary opening with a flat spring. The distance between the front wall and the secondary opening piece edge, and the distance between side perpendicular width of the secondary opening piece and side walls are between about ? and ½ inch. Optionally the secondary opening has an elastomeric seal. The secondary opening piece has rounded edges, and the secondary opening has rounded ridges.

Abstract: An improved lavatory cleanser dispensing device that is height-adjustable and capable of quantitatively dispensing cleanser is composed of a fixing member and a shell. The fixing member includes a hanging portion at a top side thereof to be hung on a toilet water tank and a plurality of locating portions formed at a bottom section thereof and in top-down arrangement. The shell includes at least one chamber inside, a plurality of inlets and outlets running therethrough to enable the chamber to communicate with outside, and at lease one positioning portion detachably mounted on the locating portions of the fixing members.

Abstract: A clean toilet seat capable of covering the toilet seat with a toilet seat cover sheet automatically, securely and quickly, with such a cover sheet being replaced at each time of use so that people can always avoid contact with skin of others, is provided. In a thing having a toilet seat body placed on a surface of a toilet stool body, and an opening and closing lid pivotally mounted to the toilet seat body and covering a surface of the toilet seat, a plurality of cover sheets are housed in the above-described opening and closing lid, and on an occasion of movement to close the opening and closing lid, the cover sheet covers the surface of the toilet seat body.

Abstract: The present teachings describe one embodiment of an anti-splash guard and deodorant pouch adapted for a lavatory device having an interior region for receiving waste fluid. The anti-splash guard may include a fibrous material configured to be positioned in the interior region of the lavatory device so that splash back of fluids contacting the anti-splash guard is reduced. The deodorant pouch advantageously comprises a deodorant material sandwiched between layers of anti-splash material, such as the fibrous material that is used in the anti-splash guard. The deodorant pouch may increased a useful lifespan of the deodorant material held therein by preventing pieces of the deodorant material from falling down the drain of the lavatory device and by reducing the amount of fluid that contacts the deodorant material.

Abstract: A flush tank includes an outlet pipe attached to a receptacle for discharging water, a float disposed close to the outlet pipe to selectively block the outlet pipe, and to control an outward flowing of the water through the outlet pipe. A magnetically forcing device may magnetically force the float to block the outlet pipe, and a detecting device may be used to detect users and to actuate the magnetically forcing device to release the float. The magnetically forcing device includes an electromagnetic device supported by a frame to act with the float. A stop may be attached to the frame to limit a movement of the float relative to the outlet pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet system affording hygienic environment by attachment of a hand held sprayer and additional features on the existing toilet system. The hand held sprayer that delivers water spray comprises a reinforced flexible hose, a filter to eliminate the pollutants in the water, a valve to regulate the flow, a mixing valve that supplies tempered water, a T-adapter assembly to tap water from an existing plumbing fixture, a holder assembly for placement of the sprayer with various positions using an adjustable bracket, and a hose hanger for arrangement of the hose. The new features include a toilet seat having a water splash guard on underbody of the seat and a filler element around the bracket to offset the inclined toilet lid.

Abstract: A moisture barrier for a rigid insulating panel of a spa cover is a laminate bag of at least two layers. A first layer of polyethylene plastic film is bonded with at least a second and inner layer of metalized plastic film to form the laminate bag. A third layer of polyester is optionally provided and which is enveloped within second layer as an additional moisture barrier. The laminate bag has at least an open end which is adapted for receiving the panel and which is sealed. The sealed laminate bag can be evacuated for additional insulating characteristics.

Abstract: A shower screen includes a plurality of panels, each panel having edges, at least one of the edges having a seal with lighting provided in a cavity in the seal. The lighting, preferably in the form of LEDs, directs light into the panel in order to provide an improved visual effect.

Abstract: A bassinet having an accommodating space is provided. The bassinet can be supported on a baby play yard and has an accommodating portion. The accommodating portion is connected to the underneath of the bassinet and configured to define an accommodating space for receiving articles. A side face of the baby play yard is provided with an opening, so that it is convenient for a user to take out the articles received in the accommodating space. As a result, when necessary, the user just squats down, opens the opening on the side face, and thus can take out the articles very easily.

Abstract: A bassinet having compartments is provided. The bassinet can be hung on a baby play yard and comprises a peripheral main body and an inner partition, which is characterized in that the inner partition is adapted to divide the peripheral main body into a baby sleeping space and peripheral compartments for receiving articles. With the above arrangement, a user can still dispose the necessaries for the baby in the peripheral compartments on the bassinet even when the baby lies thereon. Since the compartments and the baby sleeping space are in the same plane as the bottom of the bassinet, it is convenient for the user to take the articles without lifting the bassinet.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a safety swing type baby bed which is quietly swingable with stability so as to get a baby bedded so that the baby sleeps, and also which prevents the baby from falling down from the bed even if the baby can stand up and walk because the swinging becomes a vertical movement. The swing type baby bed comprising a combination of a bed body framed in a rectangular fence surrounded type and a floor bed mounted therein, and an outer frame rectangularly framed for suspending the bed body by coil springs at four corners, wherein guide grooves are longitudinally provided on either longitudinal frames of the bed body or those of the outer frame at four corners thereof, and guide rollers to be engaged in the guide grooves are fixed to the other longitudinal frames of the outer frame or those of the bed body at the four corners.

Abstract: A washable hammock is described, having a spreader bar which can be readily removed, allowing the hammock to be laundered. The spreader bar can be reinserted after the hammock is laundered.

Abstract: A side rail; a patient support assembly, such a hospital bed, a stretcher and the like, provided with such a side rail; a method of operating associated thereto; and a kit for assembling the side rail. The side rail includes support bars and at least one cross bar being substantially positioned within a same vertical plane, substantially parallel to a corresponding side portion of the assembly. The support bars are rotatable with respect to the corresponding side portion about respective axes being parallel to a transverse axis of the assembly, and first and second ends of the at least one cross bar are rotatable with respect to the support bars about respective axes being parallel to the transverse axis, so that the side rail be operated between raised and lowered configurations along the same vertical plane and so that the side rail be collapsible in the lowered configuration, within the same vertical plane.

Abstract: A cover for a duvet (D) comprises an underside panel and an upperside panel (16), the underside and upperside panels being joined together along their top edges and part-way along their side edges, and a further panel (14) joined to the bottom edge and part-way along the side edges of the underside panel: the upperside panel (16) is provided, adjacent its bottom edge and side edges, with fastening means (20) to engage complementary fastening means (22) along the edges of the further panel (14). In a modification, the further panel (14) is replaced by a band extending along the bottom edge and part-way along the side edges of the underside panels.

Abstract: In a base for an operating table comprising a support column (10) and a patient support surface, which base has a support frame (18) that is used to receive the support column (10) and rests on steering rollers, the at least approximately rectangular plate-shaped support frame (18) has at each of its corners one roller casing (28) rigidly connected thereto, the height of the roller casing is at least approximately equal to the height of the support frame (18) and one steering roller each is arranged therein such that it can be adjusted in height between an extended position in which it is supported on the floor and keeps the support frame (18) with the roller casings (28) at a distance to the floor and a retracted position in which the support frame (18) and/or the roller casings (28) rest on the floor.

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a patient support portion supported by the frame. The patient support includes a release mechanism configured to move a portion of the patient support from a raised position to a lowered position.

Abstract: The universal hospital bed designed for nursing the immobile patients with additional bathing equipment” belongs to the category of the health equipment, intended for the health institutions, gerontology institutions and family households. The essence of the invention is in its constructive solution of the three-part bed, which using the mechanism for electrical and mechanical adjustment of the angles of the slope of the mobile parts of bed, could be converted into the form of (arm) chair. The belt holders and belts for fastening the patients are installed on the back part of the bed, and the antidecubitus mattress is placed along the whole bed, used as preventive protection of the patients against decubitus, or if patient already has it, for healing of the wounds. On the middle sitting part of the bed-mattress, part of the mattress is cut and the basic insert (41) is made of it, which if necessary, could be replaced with WC insert.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single piece, multi-use support pillow with ends of varying heights (28 and 34) and dual inclined support surfaces (22) designed to contour and support differing parts of a human body, which helps to maintain proper body alignment with even distribution of weight throughout muscular/skeletal system of an individual. The support pillow provides support with a contour fit for potentially all of the following areas: head, neck, shoulders, torso, back, thighs, knees, shins, ankles, feet, and toes.

Abstract: A frameless chair comprising: a flexible, substantially spherical outer liner, wherein the outer liner is at least partially gas permeable, and a plurality of polyurethane foam pieces retained within the outer liner.

Abstract: In the case of a mattress provided with holding elements, a layer can be put on, which layer is provided with fixing means, the layer being removably attached to the mattress. The holding means comprise a long stretched-out, substantially longitudinally stable, flexible element, of which in each case two first regions are connected to the mattress, while second regions, situated in-between, are free. The respective spacing between two second regions is substantially constant; the fixing means are installed on the layer such that they each come to lie at a second region of the holding elements. The fixing means are connectible to the corresponding second regions of the holding elements. With this system, layers can be connected to the mattress in the simplest way.

Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a mattress assembly. The mattress assembly has a first mattress that has an inner-spring construction. Disposed above the first mattress is a second mattress that has an air bladder construction. The air bladder of the second mattress has a valve, which is located adjacent the head end of the mattress. The valve is adapted to selectively allow air into and out of the air bladder. The mattress assembly thus provides the combination of an innerspring mattress with an air mattress. The location of the valve allows the air mattress portion to be deflated properly and allows convenient access to the valve for inflation or air pressure adjustment purposes.

Abstract: A combination carabiner and wrench device is provided. The combination carabiner and wrench device may include a body and a gate incorporated within the body which may define a cavity when the gate is in a closed position. The carabiner and wrench device may further include a wrench portion with at least one moveable jaw.

Abstract: An ice axe or hammer axe comprises a gripping shaft having a hollow tube equipped with a stop which is mounted retractable at the end of the shaft between a first retracted position and a second working position. The stop is formed by a plug equipped with a spur salient from the shaft in the second working position to form a stop means for ease of gripping and handling the ice axe.

Abstract: Dyed nylon fibers are provided with resistance to (a) staining from neutral colorants and anionic colorants and (b) fading from chemical agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a temperature adjustable textile. The textile includes most any substrate including knits, wovens, nonwoven and foams. The treated substrate can absorb and release heat at various critical temperatures depending upon the molecular weight used of a polyethylene glycol formation added to the textile.

Abstract: A washing machine in which the laundry of poor heat-resistance is sufficiently wet so that a water curtain layers are formed at the laundry, thereby preventing the laundry from being stained and damaged when the laundry contacts the steam. According to the present invention, cold water is supplied simultaneously with injection of the steam so that the real temperature of the steam contacting the surfaces of the laundry is lowered, thereby preventing the laundry from being stained and damaged when the laundry contacts the steam.

Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof in which laundry is washed in a state of being directly heated by steam. The washing machine includes a microcomputer for controlling the overall operation of the washing machine to wash laundry by using steam. The microcomputer controls operations of wetting laundry with a small amount of water prior to generation of steam, uniformly spraying detergent over the wet laundry, and injecting steam onto the laundry. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve a reduction in the amount of water to be used and a reduction in wash time while preventing the laundry from being stained or damaged during the wash operation using steam.

Abstract: The invention provides an automatic balancing device for counterbalancing an out-of-balance mass present in a rotating body. The automatic balancing device (50) comprises a chamber (56) having an outer wall (54) and an axis (18), first and second counterbalancing masses (80a, 80b) constrained to move freely in a circular path about the axis (18) and within the chamber (56), and a viscous fluid (60) provided in the chamber (56) so as to provide viscous coupling between the outer wall (54) of the chamber (56) and each of the counterbalancing masses (80a, 80b). The counterbalancing masses (80a, 80b) are adapted and/or arranged such that, in use, the first counterbalancing mass (80a) leads the second counterbalancing mass (80b). Constraining means (90a, 92a, 94a, 94b) are provided so as to prevent the first counterbalancing mass (80a) from leading the second counterbalancing mass (80b) by more than substantially 180° when the device is in use.

Abstract: An additive dispensing system for a washing machine includes a top cover, a reservoir removably coupled to the top cover, and a water valve coupled to the reservoir. A controller is coupled to the water valve. The controller is configured to control the water valve to introduce water into the reservoir to dilute the additive and initiate delivery of the diluted additive to the washer at a predetermined time during a wash cycle.

Abstract: The present invention embodies a dyeing method applied to textiles or yarn, and primarily encompasses imprinting prearranged patterns of an ionization agent onto the textile or the yarn, and thereafter drying the ionization agent and thereby setting a pattern design thereon. Afterward, during a dyeing process of the textile or yarn, altering characteristics of ion composition through the ionization agent or utilizing chemical reaction effect of dyestuffs having differing properties intensifies color of dyestuffs adhering to pattern areas formed, and thereby enables a finished dyed product to acquire a pronounced double color display effect of ionization agent areas and dye areas.

Abstract: Process for treating dyed human keratin fibres, in which the fibres are washed with a washing composition (B) containing at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant chosen from alkylpolyglucosides and monoglycerolated or polyglycerolated surfactants. The invention also relates to a kit for performing this process.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising 1,2-dihydropyrimidinium derivatives in combination with reactive carbonyl compounds and methods of employing this combination for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, for color restoration or shading keratin-containing fibers that are already dyed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and which also contains at least one thickening polymer chosen from the group comprising:—nonionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain,—anionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain,—cationic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing kits therefor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coloring an article having a polyester portion and at least one portion of a second material where the polyester portion and second material are not blended together in the article. The entire article is dyed a first color, after which the first color is removed from the second material using a post reduction clear process. The entire article is then dyed a second color, which is not absorbed by the polyester portion. The system and process permit the creation of prepared for dye articles having a polyester portion of one color and a portion of a second material that is a different color.