Abstract: Disclosed herein are sunglasses attachable to a cap, which are more readily adjustable corresponding to the size of a cap visor. The sunglasses comprises a frame with an integral lens unit suspending downwardly from a lower side thereof, and two clamps provided at the frame and adapted to grasp a cap visor. Each of the clamps includes a support extending vertically from one of both side positions equally spaced apart from the center of an upper surface of the frame, a joint extending outwardly from the support and having a ball formed at a distal end thereof, and a clamping body located outward of the joint. The clamping body has a visor clamping pin, which defines a visor groove for securely grasping either side brim of the cap visor, and a ball socket defined at an inner surface.

Abstract: A food holder comprising a substantially symmetrical U-shaped body having a pair of opposite digit pockets for accepting fingers or a thumb of a user of the food holder therein and a food pocket located between the digit pockets. The digit pockets taper to accept the fingers or thumb placed therein and to frictionally connect the food holder to a hand of the user. An exterior surface of the digit pockets has elongated ridges to prevent cutting of the surface and into the interior of the pockets during use of the food holder. The food holder is used to hold food by placing the food within the food pocket and moving the digit pockets towards each other. The food holder is preferably used to hold food while the food is being cut.

Abstract: An undergarment for wear by a female including a front panel having a plurality of first threads comprising a synthetic material, and a second panel attached to the front panel. The second panel includes a plurality of second threads comprising cotton. The pattern of the second threads of the second panel forming an opening therein that is 2-9 times greater than the opening formed in the pattern of the first threads of the front panel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a garment with an attached head-and-face cover, such as a ski mask, and a hood. The head-and-face cover has eye openings and a mouth opening. The garment has a body portion and a collar. When the head-and-face cover is not deployed on a head and face of the wearer, the head-and-face cover is inserted into a storage structure. The storage structure may be a pouch that dangles from the garment body portion by a connecting piece. In another embodiment, the storage structure may be a pocket sewn to the hood or to the front portion or back portion of the garment body portion.

Abstract: Provided is a combination of clothing articles packaged for sale. The combination comprises a shirt having a shirt collar and a necktie disposed about the shirt collar. The necktie comprises a length of fabric having first and second ends and at least one fold intermediate the first and second ends. An elastic band passes transversely to the length of fabric within the fold and is sized to be stretchably received about the shirt collar. A clip is engaged with the fabric proximate to the fold. The clip pinches the fabric so as to emulate the appearance of a tie knot. Also provided are methods for packaging a necktie and shirt combination.

Abstract: A glove has a glove body including a front portion defining a palm area and a rear portion. A plurality of independent tubular members extends from the palm area and inter-dispersed apertures are dispersed on the front portion, including the palm area and the plurality of independent tubular members to maximize the tactile sensation of a user. The inter-dispersed apertures are of various sizes.

Abstract: A protective hand covering for adhering to the user's hand. Pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the back surface of a sheet of thin flexible film, which is shaped to cover a protected area of the users hand. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides a sufficiently strong bond to prevent the hand covering from being inadvertently dislodged, but a sufficiently weak bond to allow the hand covering to be removed without injuring the user. The film is sufficiently impervious to contaminates to prevent the transfer of contaminates from the substance or object being handled to the user and vice versa.

Abstract: Disclosed is a headwear which has remarkably improved stretch property and comfortably fits for the head of a wearer. The headwear comprises a head receiving part made of a multiple fabric and a sweatband peripherally attached to an inner side of the head receiving part along a lower edge thereof. Since the multiple fabric has much more improved stretch property than the stretchable fabric of the conventional free size cap, the headwear can fit a very wide range of head sizes and provide a comfortable sense of wearing, without any sense of pressing even though the cap is used for a long time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a headwear which is mainly made of non-stretchable fiber. The headwear comprises a head receiving portion including a first stretchable fabric made of high twist yarn and a sweat band peripherally attached to the inside of the head receiving portion. Since the head receiving portion is mainly made of high twist yarn, the headwear has a fixed peripheral size but is adjustable within a predetermined range corresponding to small changes of head size. Also, the headwear can fit the head size to provide a comfortable sense of wearing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing an adhesive collar stiffening device that is easy to use and provides sufficient stiffness and flexibility for use with soft collar shirts. The collar stiffening device includes a collar stay having a first surface and a second surface, a foam layer secured to the second surface of the collar stay, an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the foam layer, and a flexible protective cover layer removably secured to the foam layer by the adhesive.

Abstract: An improved sport goggle for skiing, motorcycling, paintball, racing, and other sports featuring clip-mounted side apertures communicating with the eye cavity of the goggle through adjacent venting apertures. Venting of the eye cavity of the sport goggle is aided by forming of the clip shape to create low pressure zones adjacent to the side venting apertures. The clips are rotationally attached to the goggle to provide an adjustable mount for the strap around heads or helmets while still forming the negative air pressure zone in all rotated positions. The clips may also be provided in a kit of differently dimensioned clips to adjust the negative air pressure venting characteristics of the clips and goggle to the intended sport or task.

Abstract: Eyewear, such as goggles, includes a frame, a lens supported by the frame, and an outrigger that is pivotally mounted to sides of the frame. An elastic band is mounted to the outrigger. The elastic band is made from two band arms that are connected on one end to form a loop, and at the opposite end, the arms have loose ends, but can be attached and detached from the outrigger. The attachable and detachable aspect of the band provides the opportunity to interchange the band when the band is worn or broken, or alternatively, a completely different style of band can be used with the eyewear. For example, a traditional looking band having a stretchable elastic textile band can be substituted for the band with two arms.

Abstract: A tool is constructed and adapted for dislodging debris obstructions in a toilet bowl and similar other drains. An elongate longitudinal shaft extends from a handle end to a curved blade end. The curved blade end is broadened, expanded and flattened from the shaft. The blade gradually curves and narrows from the broadened, expanded and flattened portion to a pointed tip end. Sharpened edges surround the perimeter of the curved blade end. In use, the worker grasps the tool by the handle end and inserts the curved blade end into the debris obstruction. Twisting, chopping and churning actions are exerted with the tool to agitate the debris obstruction to a flushable state.

Abstract: A toilet for use by a male to sit while urinating. The toilet comprises a tank, a bowl and a base. The bowl has a back portion, a front portion and a top. The back portion is disposed between the front portion and the tank. The base is disposed so as to support the bowl. The bowl comprises an extended portion, a penis shelf and a disposal path. The extended portion is located at the front portion of the bowl and is shaped to have a height, width and curvature that prevent urine from escaping over the top of the bowl. The penis shelf is arranged and designed to permit a penis to rest thereon such that during urination, urine is discharged toward the disposal path.

Abstract: A mechanism for support writing and reading materials in a bath comprising: a base member having an arced bottom to support the mechanism; a vertically extending pole member extending upward from the base; a horizontal bar member affixed at a swivel to the top of the vertically extending pole members; a second horizontal bar member pivotally affixed to the first horizontal bar member; and a support table affixed to the second horizontal bar member.

Abstract: The present invention is a removable play and confidence-building device of use by children in the bathtub, having an elongated grasping rail to avoid slipping in the bathtub, secured to back wall of the tub by horizontal anchors extending to suction cups which may be secured to the back wall, and the grasping rail being supported above the bottom of the bathtub by vertical anchors, terminating in suction cups which may be secured to the bottom of the bathtub.

Abstract: A bed siderail support assembly which includes a frame, a support deck mounted on the frame and having upwardly and downwardly facing sides. The support deck has a head end, a foot end and opposite lateral edges extending between the head end and the foot end. At least one siderail is oriented along side of at least one of the lateral edges and a connecting mechanism is provided which is configured to connect the siderail to either the frame or the downwardly facing side of the support deck. The connecting mechanism includes a support configured for securement to either the frame or the support deck, an elongate toothed rack longitudinally movably mounted on the support, a pair of parallel arms pivotally mounted on the support, a toothed pinion gear on each arm supported for meshing engagement with the toothed rack and a mount pivotally secured to each of the arms and being configured to support a bed siderail thereon.

Abstract: An integral air purifying unit disposed inside a bed frame between a pair of cross-members. The air purifying unit includes a fan, at least one filter and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp. The structural members are provided with louvered openings to provide an inlet and outlet for the air purifying unit. Air is drawn through the inlet by the fan and passes through at least one filter. The air also passes over a germicidal lamp before exiting through an outlet in the side member on the opposite side of the fan.

Abstract: A patient positioning system for radiation therapy, including an elongated table, a lock bar positioned on the table and extending perpendicular to a length of the table, and first and second clamps secured to opposing ends of the lock bar. The clamps are adapted to grip flat surfaces of sides of the table so as to secure the lock bar in a fixed position along the length of the table. The second clamp is adjustably secured on the lock bar so that the second clamp can be unsecured from the lock bar, the lock bar can be re-positioned on the table as desired, and the second clamp then re-secured to the lock bar to fix the lock bar in place on the table. The system also includes a patient restraint member secured to the lock bar and adapted to extend over a patient lying on the table.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a platform having a flexible surface, a flex mechanism adapted to flex the platform to form a flexion position that includes at least one of a sitting-up position and a knee break, and a tilt mechanism adapted to tilt the platform surface laterally, the flex and tilt mechanisms both being operable with the other mechanism in an operational state. Furthermore, the adjustable bed includes a side member disposed on a side of the platform, and a side-member lift mechanism adapted to raise the side member relative to the platform surface, the tilt mechanism tilting the platform surface toward the side member raised by the side-member lift mechanism.

Abstract: A first and second substantially crescent shaped rigid support are provided with substantially crescent shaped pads mounted thereon. A strap is mounted at each end of the supports for holding the supports together at a preselected distance. The supports may be used on a flat surface such as a floor or may be mounted on an independently positioned pair of rails for mounting between a mattress and a box spring by means of posts which are removably received in an opening in the crescent shaped supports and adjustably locked in an opening in each rail. The head support may be utilized on a flat surface such as a floor or beach, or as an extension for a bed for use in the giving of massages. The head support of the present invention may be used on a penetrable surface such as a sandy beach with use of the posts.

Abstract: A head positioning device comprising: (A) a head support that is configured for supporting a patient's head; and (B) a sliding joint that is connected to allow the head support to be moved about a virtual axis of rotation while the head support is supporting the patient's head, wherein the virtual axis of rotation is spaced apart from the sliding joint. The head positioning device may include a head restraint for maintaining the patient's head in a substantially fixed relation to the head support as the head support is moved about the virtual axis of rotation. In one embodiment, the head restraint comprises a hook member that is configured for hookedly engaging a curved portion of the patient's face.

Abstract: A surgical positioning apparatus can be secured to a floor of an operating room or directly to an operating room table. The surgical positioning apparatus supports a limb of a patient using a telescoping strut mounted on a spherical joint. A disposable cradling device is coupled to the strut to secure the limb in position.

Abstract: The invention provides a molded surface fastener and a cushion body formed integrally with it wherein a molded surface fastener has first resin invasion preventing means of an expandable resin material for molding a cushion body on each of right and left side edge portions along a longitudinal direction of a thermoplastic-resin base member surface, a number of engaging elements provided between the invasion preventing means, and second resin invasion preventing means for sectioning the engaging elements into desired number of regions along the longitudinal direction of the base member and extending in a width direction between adjacent sectioned regions, the second resin invasion preventing means comprising a function for engaging/disengaging a mating engaging element, thereby the molded surface fastener securing a required binding force.

Abstract: A conventional bedding mattress is constructed in a manner that permits light to permeate upwardly throughout the bedding components so as to illuminate the entire bed structure when a light source is placed below the mattress proper. The illuminating feature of the bed is accomplished by forming a bed mattress of a spring core section, a translucent netting layer disposed over the spring core, a unique foam padding that freely lays on top of the netting layer, and a material cover that envelopes the core and padding. The cover is provided with a clear plastic bottom portion sewn into the cover. The padding layer is translucent and this same padding is used as a padding layer within the cover. Light freely passes through the plastic of the cover, through the spring cores, then passing through the padding layer and into the cover, thereby illuminating the mattress upon provision of an underlying light source.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations.

Abstract: A non-oxidative hair colouring composition, comprises ceramide or functionally similar related material, in the absence of phytantriol. The invention also provides a method of improving the colouring effects of non-oxidative hair colouring compositions, comprising application to the hair (during or after dyeing) of ceramide or functionally similar related material, in the absence of phytantriol. The invention also covers use of ceramide or functionally similar related material for the purpose of improving the colouring effects of a non-oxidative hair dye. The invention can be put into effect by incorporating ceramide or functionally similar related material into a hair care composition for use during non-oxidative dying of hair, where it acts to improve dye deposition onto hair, or into a composition for use on hair after dyeing by a non-oxidative method, e.g. a shampoo or conditioner composition, to help maintain the colour of dyed hair.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic formulation, comprises (A) a fragrance ingredient comprising cis-3-hexenol; and (B) monoethanolamine.

Abstract: A folding ramp is provided that includes an upper ramp, a lower ramp, and at least one handle assembly for providing ease of transport of the folding ramp. The upper ramp extends between a first end and a second end, and includes an upper ramp loading track, an upper first side support, an upper second side support, and a vehicle mounting member. The lower ramp extends between a first end and a second end, and the lower ramp includes a lower ramp loading track, a lower first side support, a lower second side support, a ground engaging member, and the rotation member. The upper ramp and the lower ramp include a rotation member that extends between the upper and lower first side supports and the upper and lower second side supports to allow rotation of the lower ramp relative to the upper ramp. The lower ramp loading track includes a first side and a second side and extends from the first end of the lower ramp to the second end of the lower ramp.

Abstract: A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.

Abstract: A power operated toothbrush comprises a hollow handle and a head mounted to the handle. A power drive assembly is in the handle operatively connected to a movable section in the head for moving that section. Cleaning elements extend outwardly from the movable section. A bumper is secured to the peripheral side wall of the head. The bumper is made of a soft yieldable material to prevent injury to the teeth and gums and to act as a cushion to minimize high intensity vibration and to deaden sound which would result during use of the power operated toothbrush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromotion toothbrush, and more particularly to an electromotion toothbrush which easily converts rotational direction thereof by simple manipulation of a switching circuit and easily removes foreign substances in gaps between teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning article, preferably a cleaning wipe, comprising a water-insoluble substrate and a cleaning composition, characterised in that the water-insoluble substrate is printed, coated or has applied thereto, an active graphic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a grill brush for cleaning cooking grates of different types of cooking equipment, such as gas or charcoal-operated grillers and smokers. The grill brush includes a series of contoured metal bristles that easily contact top and side surfaces of the grill cooking grate to promote cleaning. The grill brush optionally includes a detachable cleaning section. Cleaning sections may be interchanged with different handles, and may optionally include other grilling tools or cleaners in a kit.

Abstract: The tooth brush with a head part (12) carrying bristles (10) and with a handle part (14), the head part (12) being connected with the handle part (14) by means of a resilient device in such a way that the head part (12) is pivotable against the handle part (14), is configured in such a way that the resilient device (16) is configured as a damping element, the head part (12) being additionally resiliently connected with the handle part (14) in direction of a longitudinal axis (24) of the tooth brush.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bristle for a brush, in particular a cleaning brush, a toothbrush or an application brush, wherein the bristle has a lower root region with which it can be mounted in or to a bristle support or which forms part of the bristle support, and a free length disposed outside of the bristle support above the root region which is composed of a shaft region bordering the root region and a flexing region disposed thereabove, wherein the shaft region is composed of a lower shaft base section bordering the root region and a shaft section disposed thereabove, and wherein the flexing region is composed of a lower active and flexing section bordering the shaft region and a tip section which is disposed thereabove and forms the free end of the bristle, wherein the bristle has a continuous depression-free jacket in the shaft base section and, at least in sections of the jacket in the flexing region, a profiling which is formed by elevations and/or depressions and which lies in an outer surface of the

Abstract: Conductive brushes are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 50% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, aluminum fiber, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a personal cleansing device for cleaning the lower portions of the body, and most particularly the anal and perineal regions of the body after using the toilet and is provided with an elongate handle portion which is substantially planar and a firm foam or rubber tip which is substantially prismatic in shape. The present invention is then simply wound with a length of toilet paper and the tip of one end of the toilet paper is secured by simply wrapping it around itself at the end tip of the firm sponge or foam, while the other end of the toilet paper is secured within a aperture or opening in the tip of the handle, thereby effectively covering the entire device so that neither the user's hands nor the device is soiled during the cleansing process. A plastic sleeve or covering may also be provided to protect the wiping element during a bout of diarrhea.

Abstract: A floor mat system for placement directly near an entryway to permit the disinfecting and cleaning of shoe soles and all other surfaces contacting directly with the fibers of the mat. The floor mat system consists of a frame structure either mechanical or rubberized in construction. The top portion being of a carpet type fiber construction, with a hollow center portion and rubberized non-skid backing against the floor and sides. The hollow center portion of the system may be enclosed and a microbicidal component introduced to the carpet fiber portion in a capillary action.

Abstract: A mitt comprising inner and outer layers of relatively soft material adapted to fit about a bristled brush to encapsulate a quantity of sudsy water, the material being perforated to permit relatively uniform dispersal of the sudsy water over the finish of an automobile to clean the same, while inhibiting damage to the finish by protecting the finish from the bristles of the brush.

Abstract: The invention concerns a blade for a scraping device for a roller or a cylinder, in particular of a paper machine, a printing machine, a calender or the like, wherein the blade has a carrier material and at least one filler, wherein the filler is distributed in the carrier material in a graded manner. The invention also concerns a method for producing a blade of this type.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus cleans an object to be cleaned by ejecting a cleaning agent from a nozzle. The cleaning apparatus includes a gas ejecting device for ejecting heated gas to a surface of the object to be cleaned. The gas ejecting device is configured to move to a position above the object to be cleaned when cleaning is performed, and retract from the object to be cleaned when cleaning is not performed. An ejection quantity of the heated gas is controlled when cleaning is performed and when cleaning is not performed.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning apparatus and method of retrofitting a vacuum cleaner provides a vacuum cleaner with a sweeper housing carrying a rotating brush assembly for contacting a surface of a carpet. A collection device is carried in the sweeper housing along with a fan assembly. A suction hose is connected in circuit with the fan assembly and the collection device. A pump driven vessel is carried externally to the sweeper housing for fluid communication with a spray nozzle. The spray nozzle is arranged externally to the housing to dispense fluid under pressure a spaced distance from the housing.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner 100 and a dust collecting unit 5 for use therein of the present invention include a dust collecting container 51 into which air sucked at the time of cleaning is led and a cyclone mechanism 52 for causing the air led into the dust collecting container 51 to swirl to separate dust contained in the air from the air, and are further provided with a filter 25 outside the dust collecting container 51 for catching minute dust contained in the air discharged from the dust collecting container 51. According to the electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the dust collecting unit 5 for use therein of the present invention, minute dust not removed from the air in the dust collecting container 51 by the cyclone mechanism 52 can be surely caught by the filter 25 provided outside the dust collecting container 51. And since the filter 25 is provided outside the dust collecting container 51, it has a preferable maintenance property for cleaning, exchange and the like.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A suction generator is carried on the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. A dirt collection vessel is also carried on the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. Still further, a first agitator with a first internal drive motor and a second agitator with a second internal drive motor are both carried on the nozzle assembly. Additionally, a method is also provided. The method includes the steps of equipping a floor cleaning apparatus with first and second agitators and independently driving those agitators.

Abstract: A floor care apparatus has a nozzle assembly housing an agitator. A motor couples to the agitator to drive it at two or more speeds and constant suction power. A user indicates their mode-of-operation preference by positioning a switch. An agitator motor control circuit, responsive to the switch, effectuates motor control by supplying either a fixed duty cycle signal or a substantially constant voltage signal. The fixed duty cycle signal includes a waveform with a substantially constant voltage value that is on for a first or first and second of four quarters of the waveform period. Thereafter, it repeats for additional periods. The switch preferably embodies a resistor network and a fixed current source that creates a voltage input to an A/D converter that falls within a specified range. Other apparatus embodiments contemplate multiple agitators with one or more agitator motors. A suction fan motor, separate from the agitator motor(s), may also exist.

Abstract: A hinge pin 6 is turnably inserted in a through hole 22 formed in a first hinge member 2. A second hinge member 3 is fixed to the hinge pin 6. A movable member 7 is connected to the first hinge member 2 such that said movable member 7 is non-turnable but movable in the axial direction. A convex part 75 is formed on the movable member 7. A concave part 53 is formed in a fixing member 5 of the second hinge member 3. By pressing the convex part 75 against a bottom surface 53a of the concave part 53 under the biasing force of a coiled spring 8, the biasing force of the coiled spring 8 can be converted to a turn biasing force for turning the second hinge member 3 with respect to the first hinge member 2. The hinge pin 6 is press-fitted in the through-hole 22 of the first hinge member 2.

Abstract: A rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal for rotating the folder of the terminal from the body thereof about a first hinge axis and about a second hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the first hinge axis is provided. The rotary-type hinge device comprises a first hinge module coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the folder about the first hinge axis; a second hinge module coupled to the folder and adapted to rotate the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated a predetermined angle or more about the first hinge axis; a guide provided on the first hinge module and positioned adjacently to the second hinge module; and a stopper provided on the second hinge module and adapted to limit the rotation of the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated within a predetermined angle about the first hinge axis.

Abstract: A door handle includes a damper wherein a difference in torque changed according to a rotational direction becomes large. A rotor and a valve are completely separated and only the rotor rotates, so that it is possible to significantly reduce torque applied to the rotor. When the rotor and the valve are connected or separated, torque applied to the rotor is changed greatly. Accordingly, instead of gradually changing torque according to a rotational angle of the rotor, it is possible to set a specific point where torque is changed.

Abstract: In an apparatus at a spinning room machine, especially a carding machine, cleaner or the like, for drawing a clothing onto a roller using a roller drive unit, which apparatus comprises a drive motor arranged to be in drive connection with the roller drive unit or with at least one roller of the machine, the drive motor co-operates with a rotary speed adjustment device. In order to allow, by simple means, automatic matching of the actual value of the speed of rotation to a prespecified value of the speed of rotation, the drive motor co-operates with a closed-loop rotary speed control device which is incorporated into the control and regulation device of the spinning room machine.