Abstract: In a face mask for use in the practice of paint-ball games or other such activities requiring effective shielding of the face, a large unitary lens is applied to an aperture extending from the brow to the chin and from one temple to the other. The lens is secured by a pair of releasable clips that can be quickly manipulated for cleaning or replacement of the lens in a matter of seconds. A semi-conical breath deflector extends behind the lens from the nose bridge to the base of the lens channeling the breath away from the lens and towards ventilating slits in the base of the mask. The slant of the deflector avoids any obstruction of the field of vision such as created by the lens frame of conventional goggles and face masks.

Abstract: A finger guarding device, in combination a culinary finger guard plate, two finger guards upstanding from a side of the plate and having spacing therebetween to receive a user's middle finger to extend generally parallel to the plate, each finger guard having a finger retention portion overhanging the plate to provide adjustable spaces to receive the user's first and third fingers, between said overhang portion and the plate.

Abstract: A padded riding garment that is worn on the outside of a motorcyclist clothing that provides a cohesive surface that is situated between a rider and a motorcycle seat. The padded riding garment is a triangular shaped suede leather with two upper corners having a smooth leather strap and buckle sewn to the top of the triangle crossing the waist of the wearer. The lower interior of the triangle sits under the buttocks of the wearer and is lined with sheepskin to provide padding. Two smooth leather straps are sewn to the bottom corner of the triangle and travel between the legs across the front of the wearer's legs, where the straps attach to buckles that are sewn.

Abstract: A supplemental garment which includes a main body (10) intended to cover the user's chest, side, and abdomen. The main body (10) emanates from a collar (40) which wraps around the user's neck. The collar fastens to either the opposing appendage or the neck of the collar. This garment is for athletes, “physically impaired” persons and others who desire a supplemental cold weather garment which provides: insulation from the cold, wind protection, temperature control, retention of body heat, and absorption of perspiration in the chest and core body region. It is desirable for these populations to have a supplemental garment that is easily attached and removed and does not interfere with the user's activity, require the removal of “outer apparel” or require the assistance of others. It is further desirable that this garment be easily stored in a pocket once removed by the user.

Abstract: A light weight pocket which is designed for holding money, keys, anything valuable or small in size that the wearer may wish to hide/conceal. This pocket is oriented in such a position as to be aligned behind the front zipper or button fly of pants.

Abstract: The attachment is for use in an assembly for handless pulling of a golf cart, said attachment and comprises a short piece of tubing for placement on a belt and located on the belt between two loops on a pair of pants or shorts at the back or backside of the pair of pants or shorts, the loop being in position to receive a generally horizontally extending handle at the upper outer end of a golf cart frame member.

Abstract: A clip for removably retaining a frame such as a canning screw band having a pair of arms with cutaways portion adjacent an outer surface of a canning screw band increasing removability of the canning screw band from the clip. The clip has a pair of shoulders that coact to removably retain the canning screw band during use. The arms and shoulders are connected by a bridge portion spacing the shoulders such that they engage inner surfaces of the canning screw band during use. A clasp portion adjacent the bridge portion may be used for clasping another object between the bridge portion and the clasp portion. The clip may be used to attach a piece of artwork framed within a canning screw band to a typical fashion belt or a plurality of clips may be linked together with a fabric shoe string to create a unique customizable fashion belt.

Abstract: A clip for removably retaining a canning screw band during use having two oppositely disposed arms for holding an outer surface of the canning screw band. An arcuate shaped bridge portion connects the arms and retains decorative inserts within the canning screw band to provide a canning screw band charm. Each arm has a receiving slot for receiving a connecting ring that may be used to connect multiple canning screw band charms together in linked relation.

Abstract: A safety goggles assembly includes a protective lens having a peripheral edge portion formed with a plurality of through-holes, a support frame having a rim portion formed with a plurality of bifurcated parts, each of which defines opposite front and rear arms that sandwich the peripheral edge portion of the protective lens therebetween, and a plurality of connecting parts, each of which extends through a respective one of the through-holes in the protective lens to interconnect the front and rear arms of a respective one of the bifurcated parts, and an elastic strap interconnecting two opposite sides of a rear wall portion of the support frame.

Abstract: A drainage system having a stack, a branch piping and a relief vent for reducing positive pressure in the drainage system. The relief vent is connected to the branch piping between the stack and the trap of the fixture. The relief vent is a unidirectional vent which opens automatically upon the application of positive pressure at the first end of the passageway of the flexible vent member and closes automatically when the pressure is reduced. The drainage system may also include an air admittance valve to relieve negative pressure in the drainage system.

Abstract: A pressurized flush system includes a pressure water vessel having an inlet and an outlet. An infill valve, an open valve, and a flush valve are provided with the flush valve disposed within the pressure vessel and in fluid communication with the infill valve and the open valve. The flush valve includes a hollow valve body and cooperating pistons controlling water discharge from the water vessel outlet. The cooperating pistons are disposed within the hollow valve body.

Abstract: A base member for receiving the bottom of a wall of an above-ground pool comprising a plurality of rail members each having a first rail portion, a second rail portion and a hinge linking the rail portions, and an indexing device between the rail portions such that the rail portions can be locked in one of a plurality of orientations about the hinge, accommodating one of predetermined perimeters of the wall, whereby the member receives the bottom of the wall along the perimeter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drain apparatus and method of covering a drainage inlet. In one embodiment the apparatus consists of a drain cover 10, which is a dish or bowl like structure having outer and inner wall surfaces 13 and 14 respectively, base 15 and rim 16. Outlet 12 is centrally positioned within the wall surfaces 13 and 14 and extends laterally through the base 15, allowing the drain to draw liquid there through.

Abstract: Apparatus for directing in air flow toward the face or other body area of a bather includes a housing connected to the bathing tub and an air nozzle movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: In a water distributor device for aquariums, ponds and the like, comprising a main body (30) wherein an impeller (70) is inserted, the impeller (70) is rotated by entering water and is kinematically connected by gears to a nozzle (50) rotatably mounted on the main body (30) and the gears continuously rotates said nozzle (50).

Abstract: A surgical table transfer system comprising a patient support in the form of a table top; a surgical table base in the form of a pedestal; a transporter; and a connection device for selectively connecting the table top to the pedestal or the transporter, the connection device comprising a first transfer block mounted on the pedestal; a second transfer block mounted on the transporter; and a latch mechanism mounted on the table top and adapted selectively to latch with one of the first and second transfer blocks, the latch mechanism comprising a body having first and second opposite mating surfaces, each of which is adapted to mate with a corresponding mating surface of a respective first or second transfer block, and a displaceable catch member mounted on the body which is adapted to be displaceable between first and second latching positions for respective latching engagement with the first and second transfer blocks, the catch member having first and second catch elements on a respective opposite side there

Abstract: A patient pull-up system is provided which enables a single operator to reposition a patient situated on a patient support, such as a bed, cart, gurney, or table, from a slumped position to a more upright position nearer the head of the patient support. The repositioning event is accomplished with minimal risk of injury or discomfort to the operator and patient. The patient pull-up system includes a translating device, a frame member, and a clamp adapted to grasp a portion of a sheet situated between a patient and a patient support.

Abstract: A lateral transfer accessory (LTA) expands the capabilities of overhead ceiling lifts(OCLs). The accessory includes passive mechanical components requiring no electrical power supply or batteries. The accessory is powered by the OCL. In a particular embodiment, the LTA is a mobile unit positioned adjacent to the side of a patient's bed or gurney. A pair of releasable patient draw straps are secured to and coiled around patient draw pulleys. The free ends of the draw straps are attached to the draw sheet beneath the patient. A drive pulley carries a drive strap. The drive strap is secured to the pull strap of the overhead ceiling lift (OCL) positioned over the accessory. The OCL is controlled to draw out the drive strap from the accessory to thereby operate the main drive. The main drive, in turn, actuates the patient draw pulley to retract the patient draw straps attached to the draw sheet and thereby laterally transfer the patient.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure, movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement, includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of cross members arranged in pairs, a plurality of slider joints and pivot joints, and at least one latch mechanism. Each pair of cross members is located between respective adjacent legs to form sides of the collapsible frame structure that define an interior of the collapsible frame structure. Each slider joint slidingly engages a respective one of the legs and pivotably attaches to two adjacent cross members. Each pivot joint is at a respective one of the legs to pivotably attach two adjacent cross members. The latch mechanism, which is mounted to another frame component of the collapsible frame structure, remains so mounted in both the open arrangement and the folded arrangement. Nonadjacent legs and nonadjacent sides of the collapsible frame structure remain unconnected across an interior of the collapsible frame structure.

Abstract: A swaddling blanket for easily and swiftly swaddling an infant keeps the infant tightly bundled for security and warmth. This blanket helps calm the infant and prevents the infant from being awakened from the startling response. Safety and emotional well-being are thus promoted for both the infant and the parent. The infant looks cute and loveable when wrapped in this blanket The blanket may be made of cotton fabric material and may be tied or tucked for size and tightness adjustments without the use of added fasteners.

Abstract: A pillow cover that can be quickly and effortlessly placed over and removed from a conventional pillow, thus facilitating as many changes and/or replacements of the pillow cover as desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeping device, such as a pillow, mattress or quilt, wherein the sleeping device is adapted to be used by a person during rest and comprises a first layer of a material having temperature regulating properties and a second layer of down filling. By using a material with temperature regulating properties together with a layer of down filling, very good properties of minimizing temperature variations are obtained.

Abstract: A novelty pillow is disclosed, having a compact size and a U-shape for cradling the head and neck of a (child) user while sitting in repose in a high backed chair or seat. The novelty pillow comprises a casing stuffed with a fill material, and has an optional opening in the casing allowing the user to add or remove fill material in order to adjust the firmness of the pillow. The pillow's casing is constructed of two similarly sized fabric members. When filled, the novelty pillow has a substantially uniform cross section through most of the pillow's U-shape. The end of one leg of the U-shaped body has a “critter head” affixed to it. A “critter head” is a stylized plush construct evoking the head of an animal or “critter.” Optionally, the end ofthe other leg can have features evoking an appendage of the “critter.

Abstract: A custom, therapeutic pillow is constructed based on measurements of a person's torso and head widths. The custom, therapeutic pillow comprises rails to support the user's neck and a memory foam-bottomed cavity in which to receive the user's head.

Abstract: An apparatus for elevating a portion of the torso of an infant. The apparatus includes a main structure having a first planar surface and a second adjacent planar surface. The first planar surface is oriented at an angle of at least ten degrees from horizontal. The second planar surface is substantially horizontal. The apparatus also includes straps and a crotch support for retaining the infant against the main structure. The first planar surface includes a head indentation for placement of the infant's head within. The head indentation prevents the misshaping of the head, which the infant may be susceptible to from prolonged exposure to lying on his back.

Abstract: The apparatus is a height adjustment assembly for a child's changing table with support tubes inserted into sockets at the top of a supporting structure such as a play yard. A height adjustment fixture external to the support tubes rests on top of the supporting structure and has a vertical series of recesses such as slots or holes and a ring through which the changing table's support tube slides. The changing table has an attached latching device that locks into the recesses to hold the table at several heights above the supporting structure. Alternate embodiments include a structure in which the height adjustment fixture contains the latching device and the recesses are in the changing table.

Abstract: Bedding comprises a sealed bag body 3 having an elastic body 1 with a plurality of continuous pores and gas 2 sealed therein and having looseness in the upper part thereof, and a water-sealed bag body 6 disposed on the upper part of the bag body 3 having an elastic body 4 with a plurality of continuous pores and liquid 5 sealed therein and having looseness on the upper and lower parts thereof, whereby bedding capable of providing comfortable sleep can be realized by uniformly supporting a human body, with the buoyancy of the liquid while reducing the amount of the liquid required therein.

Abstract: A bowl scraper is configured for attachment to a rotatable mixing machine support such that forces exerted on the bowl scraper during scraping operations hold the bowl scraper in place.

Abstract: Disclosed are special fibers and textile surface structures which are characterized by the fact that they are provided with mixtures of (a) microcapsuled agents and (b) binding agents.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing stain resistance of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are disclosed. Treating compositions used to enhance the stain resistance of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coloring of continuous textiles includes pad dying the textiles many times in at least one trough; subsequently oxidizing the textiles in an oxidation line; then washing and drying the textiles; and expelling oxygen from the textiles immediately before each pad dying, wherein a reintroduction of oxygen in the textiles is prevented before each green painting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibres, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibres: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one aminosilicone; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibres, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a radical of formula (II) R2 is —NH2 or a radical of formula (II), R3 and R4 are each independently of the other hydrogen, hydroxy, —NH2 or a radical of formula (II), R5 is hydrogen, halogen or —X—(CH2)n—Y, wherein X is a direct bond, —O— or —S—, Y is —OH or —OSO3H and n is a number from 0 to 6, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof in a method of producing mass-coloured plastics or polymeric colour particles.

Abstract: A method of producing seat belt webbing includes first weaving the webbing using at least two synthetic yarns of different colors of which at least one yarn is spun-dyed, and using weaves that are known, and that is distinguished in that the webbing is then subjected to treatment in a water-bath containing at least one disperse dye. Seat belt webbing produced in this way and seat belts containing such webbing are also included.

Abstract: Reactive dyes as per the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (I) where D1 and D2, R and R* and also M are each as defined in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing or printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: A marine gangway to enable handicapped users to move between floating and fixed landings may include a gangway ramp extending between the floating and fixed landings, and at least one rail carried by the gangway ramp. The marine gangway may further include a drive unit coupled to the at least one rail and movable between the floating and fixed landings, and a handicapped user lift unit carried by the drive unit and pivoting with respect thereto to be level at at least one of the floating and fixed landings. As such, the lift unit may remain level in a loading/unloading position at the floating or fixed landing despite changes in inclination of the gangway ramp, which prevents damage to the lift unit as a result thereof.

Abstract: A closed loop reciprocating fluid circuit apparatus for mechanically powered and electromechanically powered dock levelers, which may be mounted at a forward edge of a dock leveler to selectively engage the dock leveler during pivotal downward movement of a deck, is provided. The apparatus may include a header extending from a fluid chamber (e.g., a hydraulic cylinder), where the header may selectively engage the deck, within the range of dock leveler heights, including below dock level and above dock level operating positions. The hydraulic cylinder may be vertically oriented and coupled to a fluid accumulation chamber, such that vertical movement of the header in response to the deck's downward movement causes fluid displacement into the accumulation chamber. That displacement may be in a horizontally oriented fluid chamber having a piston that reacts to the fluid transfer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a portable cleaner, including a shell body formed by a cover and a base, a fore end of which is provided with a fixing head and an opening; an oscillator adopted to produce a signal at a pre-selection frequency, arranged in the base; and vibrating means, arranged in the fixing head and electronically connected to the oscillator, the fore part of which extends outside the fixing head. By vibrating the head of cleaning, the dirt in the article could fall from the article. The portable cleaner has a streamlined shell body, thus it is easy to be operated by the human hand. In addition, the portable cleaner adopt integrated circuit, not only a cost for manufacture but also power consumption is very low.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated housing bounding a chamber with a motor disposed therein. A drive shaft is at least partially disposed within the chamber of the housing, the drive shaft being coupled with the motor such that during selective operation of the motor the drive shaft is rotated continuously. A brush head has a plurality of bristles mounted thereon. A hub is disposed on the brush head and has an elongated channel bounded by a pair of spaced apart engagement surfaces. A spherical head is disposed within the channel so as to selectively bias against the engagement surfaces, the spherical head being eccentrically disposed on the drive shaft such that the spherical head reciprocally rotates the brush head when the drive shaft is continuously rotated.

Abstract: The Paint Brush Scrubber is a two sided device, for left and right handed use. It has a multiple notched scrub board on each side and a semicircular cutout on one edge. It cleans regulator and sponge paint brushes, paint rollers, and paint pad applicators. Can also be used to clean other types of brushes and other things including clothes etc. The size of the scrubber can vary from a size for an artist brush to the size of a house painters 4? brush. It has a hole in handle so it can be stored with your paint brushes. It is safe to use and will never require parts or service. Paint brushes are cleaned by scrubbing action, which separates the bristles, cleaning quickly and easily, without getting your hands dirty. As the brush being cleaned it cleans the scrubber, so when the brush is clean the scrubber is also clean. The bristles are combed back into shape after cleaning using the cutout and scrub board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement, preferably in the form of a roller mop, that includes a mop head, a shaft, and a wringer. The cleaning implement further includes a connecting link connected to the mop head and to the shaft or wringer. The mop head has a connecting side and a cleaning side thereby defining a mop axis, which axis is disposed at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. At least a portion of the connecting link is disposed with the shaft. The mop head can include a scrubber attachment. Also inventive is the disclosed mechanism by which the scrubber attachment connects to the head of the mop. Various embodiments of mop heads can be used with the invention. A cleaning cloth can be mounted to the mop head.

Abstract: A grill cleaning tool for scraping a grill having a plurality of spaced apart parallel rods is disclosed. The tool includes a scraper member attached to one end of an elongated handle at an approximate ninety degree angle such that when the tool is engaged to a grill rod, the plane of the scraper member is approximately perpendicular to the engaged grill rod while the elongated handle portion of the tool is disposed approximately parallel to the grill surface. The scrapper member includes at least one C-shaped grill receiving slot opening along one of its long edges, which is sized to receive at least one grill rod of a predetermined size. The grill cleaning tool is adapted to clean the entire surface of a grill rod by combining an intuitive longitudinally reciprocating motion along the grill surface and a simple pivoting of the tool about the grill rod.

Abstract: A water-wiping apparatus for wiping standing water from a curved surface has a flexible panel of a first height, with an upper long edge and a lower long edge, a soft, flexible handle attached along the upper long edge, and a lip formed along the lower edge, extending to one side of the flexible panel and ending in a sharp line at the end away from the flexible panel.

Abstract: Windshield wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, with at least one wiper arm, which can be attached to an end area (21) of a shaft (20) by means of a fastening part (23) that is attached to it, wherein the fastening part (23) is provided with a reinforcing element (24) for optimal transmission of torque.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve assembly for use in connection with carpet cleaning extraction machines and similar extraction cleaning devices. The invention allows the intake of liquid and the mixing of different liquids in a mixing chamber, such as clean water with detergent, and the discharge of a selected liquid without the formation of an air or vapor lock that would inhibit the discharge of the selected liquid. In particular, the invention prevents the formation of a vapor lock when water is being drawn into a chamber that would prevent the subsequent discharge or spraying of the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor treatment system with a self-propelled and self-steering floor treatment unit, which comprises an electrically driven floor treatment assembly and also a rechargeable power supply unit and an electrical control system, and with a central charging station for recharging the power supply unit, the charging station having a transmitting device for emitting an infrared target radiation, and it being possible for the target radiation to be sensed in a directionally dependent manner by a receiving device of the floor treatment unit for the automatic alignment and positioning of the floor treatment unit at the charging station.

Abstract: A dust separation section 60 is provided at a suction air passage leading from a suction opening (connection opening 43 or suction opening 52, suction opening 100) of a vacuum cleaner main body 20 to an intake opening (33A, 107A) of a motor fan (33, 107) to separate a dust sucked from the suction opening (connection opening 43 or suction opening 52, suction opening 100) with an air and a dust collection section (dust collection room section 55, dust collection room 104) provided at the suction air passage for collecting the dust separated from the air from the dust separation section 60.

Abstract: A furniture glide is provided for mounting to a leg of a piece of furniture. The furniture glide having an inner surface for engaging a bottom of the leg of the piece of furniture and an outer surface for engaging a supporting surface. A first and second sidewalls project from opposite sides of the base and have inner surfaces for engaging opposites sides of the leg of the piece of furniture. Each sidewall is pivotable between a first storage position wherein the sidewall is spaced from a corresponding side of the leg and a second operating position wherein the sidewall is in engagement with the corresponding side of the leg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure comprising at least two sets of folds which is made from laminated materials, such as paper, board, plastic, metal or any other material that is sufficiently rigid and flexible in order to be structured and folded. Each of the aforementioned sets of folds is formed by one curved fold and another straight fold which are folded in opposite directions. The purpose of the invention is to provide a novel pressing or clamping mechanism and a hinge mechanism which is intended for use in the design of articles such as plates, containers, clamps, articles bearing laminate objects and/or volumes, packaging and lamp shades and for use as a hinge device for articles such as doors and lids or with hinged parts. According to the invention, the structure comprises folds which are made from the central area of the laminate, which forces the outer area of said laminate to form the walls of the structure and, thereby, prevent spillages.