Abstract: A finger/toe tip protective apparatus including a flexible member of perforated material having a generally semispherical dome-like configuration, with inner and outer surfaces, and a peripheral edge. The flexible member has an attachment portion integrated therewith. The attachment portion has adhesive material on an inner surface thereof and is configured so as to allow the attachment portion to be wrapped about and be partially secured to both the peripheral edge of the member and the skin of the digit to which the apparatus is to be secured whereby allowing the protective apparatus to be releasably secured in position on the finger/toe tip of a person.

Abstract: A garment having expandable legs or sleeves. Various sized openings are provided in the legs or sleeves and are adjustably closable by a variety of means including elastic bands, lacing, and buttons.

Abstract: Waterproof coat made from plastic foil whereby in accordance with the invention the coat is made from two layers through melting weldable foil having one or more inflatable compartments in between. Such a coat can be folded to a small and easy transportable size. During use a compartment can be filled with air so that the waterproof coat keeps the user dry and also protects the user from chilling.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to prevent entry of sand on a ground into a portion between an outside face of a lower portion of a jacket body of a jacket for baseball and an inside face near a waist belt of bottoms for baseball at the moment of headfirst sliding. An upper end portion of a cover sheet surrounding a trunk portion of a body is sewed and fixed on the lower portion and an inside of the jacket body. An upper portion of the bottoms for baseball and the waist belt are covered by the lower portion the jacket body and the cover sheet is fastened on a trunk portion via the upper portion of the bottoms for baseball by the waist belt.

Abstract: Printed placemats, potholders, and oven mitts, and process for producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print receiving layer that is incorporated into a printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt. The print receiving layer can be adhesively bonded to the printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt.

Abstract: Shock-absorbing, load-cushioning interface structure for use inside, and in operative cooperation with, the shell of a helmet for operative interposition such a shell and the head of a wearer. This structure is characterized with features and performances including (a) compression-deformation-and-slow-return viscoelasticity, (b) non-springy (anti-rebound) during a return from deformation, (c) acceleration-rate(strain-rate)-sensitivity, and (d) a durometer associated with an ILD number which is no less than about 15-ILD.

Abstract: A head and neck protection system includes a head protector, a shoulder protector, and a neck guard for protecting a person from injury. The neck guard detachably connects between the head protector and the shoulder protector and includes a collar. The collar has a first edge and a second edge spaced apart from the first edge. The first and second edges include fastening means for detachably coupling the collar between the head protector and the shoulder protector. In one embodiment, the collar has a perimeter that flares outwardly as the collar extends from the head protector to the shoulder protector. The collar is formed of an anti-ballistic material to protect the person from injury from bullets, fragments and other projectiles. The collar interconnects the head protector with the shoulder protector to form a restraint that limits displacement of the head protector relative to the shoulder protector.

Abstract: A multi layered lens protection system applied to protective eyewear is disclosed. Wherein safety glasses have been made receptive to a plurality of transparent lens protectors by means of two extruding posts located on the front of the main lens and the dimensionally corresponding, specifically designed notches located on the protector. As the outermost protector becomes soiled, a simple pinching motion exerted upon the entire protector, releases it from the posts, revealing another clean protector and thereby restoring a clear view. Whereby the design of the lens protectors, which eliminates the presences of tabs or extensions, facilitates and dictates this pinching motion and in turn provides a most precise and efficient manner of grasping each outermost or soiled protector in order to achieve rapid vision restoration and therefore continuous eye protection.

Abstract: The invention comprises a toilet seat that forms a hollow inside chamber that runs within the toilet seat. The bottom surface of the toilet seat also forms a plurality of linear, elongated louvers to allow a sweeping motion of air across the underside surface of the toilet seat and into the hollow inside chamber. These openings are oriented to establish a horizontal movement of the air inside the perimeter of the toilet seat to minimize the escape of odors from the toilet bowl. The toilet seat also forms a rear opening that a fan that withdraws air from the hollow inside chamber. The exhaust air passes through an odor adsorbing chamber adsorbing odors. The air is then expelled into the room back and downward, away from the user. Alternatively, the exhaust is channeled ventilation piping in the structure to be exhausted to the outside.

Abstract: This application is about a toilet bowl armrest (4) bent upward with the lower two holes bolted coinciding to the two holes of the toilet bowl holes (1). The two back sides of this unit are hooked (13) at the back of the two sides of the toilet bowl (1) to stabilize the upward and downward pressure on the armrest (4).

Abstract: A clip-on training urinal configured to be clipped onto the rim of a toilet bowl, preferably at the side of the bowl. The training urinal extends downward from the outside of the rim and is in the general shape of a rectangular open-top container having a flat base and an upper open rim. The front wall is cut out to form an opening similar to a urinal which a small boy can reach while standing on the bathroom floor, the opening having a front wall extending down to the base to form a urine reservoir. A side handle is provided to lift the urinal from the toilet bowl rim to empty the urine by pouring it into the toiled bowl.

Abstract: The present provides a sanitary western-style flush toilet in which stains are hardly adhered to a rim, and as a result, a nasty smell and the like are hardly generated. A western-style toilet body comprises a bowl portion and an open rim. The open rim has a rim channel in the inside thereof. At the rear of the western-style toilet body, a washing device which is capable of spouting water is formed. The bowl portion is washed by the water which is spouted from the washing device. An inward surface of an inner wall portion of the open rim is an identical surface to a bowl face of the bowl portion.

Abstract: A sanitary device for washing private parts of a person; wherein, while a toilet seat unit is rotated so as to be in an open position, a predetermined space is formed between a rear surface of a box portion and a toilet bowl rim surface so as to shift a rotational axis, about which the toilet seat unit rotates, in a forward, and an upward direction.

Abstract: A sanitary device for washing private parts of a person; wherein, during a toilet seat unit is rotated so as to be in a closed position, the toilet seat unit is cushioned by means of a damper.

Abstract: A spa shell and method of its manufacture are disclosed, providing a spa shell with improved functional and aesthetic effects. The spa shell includes a transparent layer that is formed into a shape of the spa shell. The spa shell further includes an opaque substrate applied to the transparent layer on the bottom side of the shape of the spa shell.

Abstract: A retractable shower support (A), typically a retractable shower chair, for moving an invalid in and out of a shower, wherein the retractable shower support (A) includes (i) at least a pair of elongate frame members (C), (D), connected to one another by a hinge mechanism such that each elongate frame member (C), (D) is adapted to be pivoted about the hinge mechanism between a stowed position and an erected position and whereby, when in the erected position, the upper surfaces of the elongate frame members are aligned in the same plane and at least one of the pair of elongate frame members is adapted to extend into a shower cavity, (ii) a platform (23) slidably mounted to an upper surface of the elongate frame members (C), (D) to enable the platform (23) to be slid back and forth along the elongate frame members (C), (D), and (iii) an invalid support means (B) mounted to an upper surface of the platform (23), wherein the invalid support means (B) is adapted to be moved from an upright position when in use,

Abstract: A hot water storage tank having a capacity of approximately a quart to a gallon for a sink, a tub or the like is constructed of an insulated (fiber or vacuum) metal or plastic container including connections to a hot water influent pipe and an effluent pipe to the hot water faucet. This apparatus would eliminate the problem of wasting the cold water from the hot water faucet while waiting for the water to heat up.

Abstract: The Toilet Ramp located on the floor characterized by comprising on annular member made of wood, plastic or fiberglass. That has a flat seat of uniform thickness for supporting of the a said bowl on the floor with the outside of said seat being formed by a slightly rounded edge with respect to supporting the bowls weight. And with the outside comprising an opening with and L-shape cross section having a square shape allowing for cleaning wax bacteria off of the said bowl before replacing the toilet back on the floor. In particular toilets having different types of bowls this ramp would be able to support there weight and have easy access for cleaning the seal wax with respect to the toilet support.

Abstract: A floor drain support plate for mounting and securing a floor drain to a floor structure.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure for a playard. The collapsible frame structure includes a plurality of legs, and a plurality of cross members arranged so that at least one cross member extends between, and is pivotally connected to, respective adjacent legs to form a side of the playard. The frame structure also includes a plurality of slider joints, each slider joint slidingly engaging a respective one of the legs, and a plurality of pivot joints, each pivot joint on a respective one of the legs. The frame structure also includes at least one latch mechanism configured to selectively engage at least one of the slider joints with its respective leg, wherein each cross member is mounted to the respective adjacent legs by the slider joint on a first of the respective adjacent legs and by the pivot joint on a second of the respective adjacent legs.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for manufacturing injection plastic molded articles incorporating a fabric material, and articles made thereby. In one preferred method, a fabric type material is placed into an open plastic injection mold. The mold is then closed, creating a cavity around a portion of the fabric type material. Liquid plastic is introduced into the mold to permeate the fabric portion. The plastic is then cured with the fabric portion embedded in the plastic. One example of a product incorporating fabric incorporated into a plastic injection molded piece is a cot assembly.

Abstract: Case/chaste bed, of a type which comprises 2 groups of elements: the case-base (A) and the sliding lid (B), where the case-base is composed by a floor (A1), head and feet sided (A2), and two laterals sides (A4), these four sides encircle the box; inside the box the dividers are placed (A6). The floor (A1), is the base and bottom of the box, the sides from the head and feet (A2) have a major width: the head-side is blind and the one on the feet can be opened by means of two bumping leaves (A3), with pivot hinges and magnetic retractile pawls, which give access to the independent compartment (A5) for the keeping of specific object, such as shoes (for which its depth will be bigger than the nominal length of a shoe). The inner dividers (A6), 3 of which run transversally and one running longitudinally divide the interior of the case reinforcing and making it stronger. The receptacles for the wheels (A7) will be screwed to the transversal dividers (A6).

Abstract: A sleeping bag structure includes a sleeping bag having a top layer and a bottom layer, the top layer having a top layer opening edge and a top layer sealed edge, and the bottom layer having a bottom layer opening edge and a bottom layer sealed edge, the top layer opening edge and the bottom layer opening edge being releasably fastened along some portion of their length by a first fastener which is attached at a first attachment site, and the bottom layer including a second attachment site for an upper portion of a second fastener. An air mattress has a perimeter and included an inflatable portion. The sleeping structure includes an enclosure bag formed below the bottom layer configured to enclose the air mattress and a mouth to allow the air mattress to be inserted into the enclosure bag. The sleeping structure includes a third attachment site for a lower portion of the second fastener, where the upper and lower portions of the second fastener releasably fastens the air mattress in the enclosure bag.

Abstract: A siderail assembly for a bed which includes a frame having thereon at least one pivotally supported arm for movement between first and second positions, the arm having at a distal end thereof a first connection location. A siderail support frame is pivotally connected to the distal end of the arm and has thereon at least one upstanding and elongate guide member. A siderail carriage frame is supported for movement along a length of the guide member toward and away from the siderail support frame and has thereon at least one second connection location. An elongate link is pivotally connected to and extends between the first and second connection locations to effect movement of the siderail carriage frame along the guide member toward and away from the siderail support frame in response to a pivotal movement of the arm relative to the frame to change the spacing between the siderail carriage frame and the siderail support frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed, in particular a hospital bed, fitted with a plurality of adjacent individual barrier elements along at least one of its longitudinal sides, the barrier elements extending vertically and each occupying a fraction of the length of the bed.

Abstract: A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.

Abstract: An adjustable bed including a laterally tiltable platform, a tilt mechanism that tilts the platform laterally, and a load-applying unit that applies, in a state in which the platform is tilted within a predetermined angle range during operation of the tilt mechanism, a load to the platform in a direction that suppresses an expansion of the tilt angle, so as to prevent one of a compression load and a tension load exerted on the tilt mechanism by the platform from reversing to the other load type. The adjustable bed may be structured so that the predetermined angle range includes a tilt angle at which a gravitational center of the platform during the tilt operation traverses a vertical line containing a rotational center of the platform with the load-applying unit in a non-operational state.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a patient comprising a frame, a footboard and a control panel. The footboard is removable from the patient support.

Abstract: A portable patient support includes a platform having a rigid platform received in an interior of an end cap. Elongated rails attached to side walls of the end cap receive accessories, such as stirrups for elevating a patient's legs during insertion of brachytherapy needles for treating prostate cancer and a leg support table for comfortable support of a patient's legs during transport. The portable patient support also has a transfer device including an inflatable mattress having micro-fenestrations in a bottom sheet or a semi-rigid sliding member located beneath the platform. The platform is preferably secured to the transfer device, using straps or by receipt of the platform in built-in pocket. Alternatively, the support may include a fenestrated lower tray attached to the platform by expandable connectors to contain the transfer device. A method of preparing a patient for prostate brachytherapy using the portable patient support is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body support and comfort device. The device comprises an inflatable bladder having a shape and size to substantially cover at least one support surface of a body support device so as to conform to and provide a comfort and support layer to the body support device. The body support and comfort device also includes at least one comfort layer shaped and arranged to substantially cover a surface of the inflatable bladder that is to interact with a user. According to one embodiment, a self-sealing valve is coupled to a port of the inflatable bladder, and is constructed and arranged to enable all of inflation, deflation, and comfort of the surface comfort device.

Abstract: A waterbed structure according to the invention comprises a water-containing body, long air protection borders, and a bed housing having a frame-shaped protection accommodating chamber. Each of the long air protection borders has transverse pull strips at a side thereof. The transverse strips have side edges thereof molded to side walls of the long air protection borders using high-cycle heat, and are disposed at interiors of the long air protection borders. The bed housing has a frame-shaped protection accommodating chamber, which is provided with at least an aperture at an appropriate position at an inner or outer side thereof for placing the aforesaid long air protection border. Furthermore, the bed housing is devised with attaching devices for joining with a long air protection border, thereby preventing the air protection borders from expanding outward for lengthening usage lifespan of the waterbed.

Abstract: The Automatic Patient Turner is the ultimate in pressure sore prevention by automatically, periodically, and alternately tilting, and then laterally turning an immobile patient 180 degrees, from one complete side to the other in a manner similar to but gentler and less intrusive than manual turning. This is accomplished by the patterned, sequential inflation and deflation of six strategically placed inflatables. When sandwiched between a pair of knee inflatables, the bent knees act as a lever arm in the turning process. The inflation of an elongated inflatable beneath the flexible mattress raises that longitudinal side causing the bent knees to move from a perpendicular position to a 120° angle. Due to the force of gravity, the bent knees descend laterally in the direction of the turn as the knee inflatables deflate. The descending knees pull the entire body completely to the side of the turn as a back-support pillow inflates.

Abstract: A mattress spring structure (10) is provided with a strengthened central area (C) thereon to provide greater support for a user's body lumbar region when received thereon. The support is provided with a strengthening structure (30) having a continuous frame member (54) and a strengthening pattern (53). The continuous frame (54) encircles coil springs (12) over a major expanse of the mattress's central area (C); this frame is connected to mattress coils along the frames longitudinal (34, 36) and traverse (38, 40) segments. The strengthening pattern (53) has two metal bars (51, 52) arranged inside and connected to the continuous frame member (54). The strengthening pattern (53) may be connected to the spring coils (12) and contain additional metal straps (56, 59).

Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a particulate filler mattress, which may be comprised of an outer envelope, a fire resistant liner envelope, a particulate matter filler envelope, and a foam pad. The foam pad could be made of a foam top and foam base, each layer generally having a different type of foam with corresponding essentially different qualities. The foam top could be essentially affixed to the foam bottom. The particulate matter filler envelope, generally affixed to the top of the foam base, could be made from elastic and sheer materials to essentially contain particulate matter filler, which could be bead-shaped and made from material such as, but not limited to, oats, Latex, Viscoelastic, Polyurethane, polystyrene or other materials. The fire resistant liner envelope essentially encompasses the particulate matter filler envelope and the foam pad. The outer envelope essentially encompasses the fire resistant liner envelope.

Abstract: A multi-functional hand tool for punching holes into plastic piping and for inserting fittings, primarily intended for use in making holes in irrigation pipes of all sizes, with holes of 2-5 mm in diameter, and for inserting drips and sprinklers into the pipes. The tool comprises of a set of different-sized easily interchangeable cylindrical blades made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a variety of recesses that can accommodate different sized fittings for the intent of inserting them into the piping, and a small cutting blade for cutting the irrigation piping of up to 20 mm to the required length, and a special hollow for holding start connectors during the insertion operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyethylene glycol “PEG” composition for treating a textile and method for preparing the same. The treated textile can be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic depending upon the composition of the polyethylene glycol composition applied to the fabric. Additionally, the treated textile can absorb and release heat at various critical temperatures depending upon the molecular weight used of a polyethylene glycol formation added to the textile substrate.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device.

Abstract: An automatic washing machine with water level control and associated method. In one embodiment, the washing machine comprises a tub for receiving a load of clothes, a water level sensor taking water level measurements during a water fill stage, and a controller. The controller controls a water valve that introduces water into the washing machine. The controller comprises a timer, a memory and a microprocessor. The microprocessor accesses a signature fill rate of the washing machine when unloaded, receives water level measurements from the sensor during the fill stage, and determines a measured fill rate. The microprocessor compares the measured fill rate to the signature fill rate and shut off the water valve when the measured fill rate is substantially equal to the signature fill rate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising at least one oxidation base chosen from diamino-N,N-dihydropyrazolone derivative and a method using the composition. Further disclosed herein are amino-N,N-dihydropyrazolone derivatives and the addition salts thereof and diamino-N,N-dihydropyrazolone derivatives and the addition salts thereof, as well as the methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: According to the invention the process for preparing a composition includes a step of percolating a fluid, preferably at a temperature greater than or equal to 30° C., more preferably ranging from 30 to 150° C., very preferably from 40° C. to 120° C., under a pressure of at least 3 bars (3×105 Pa) through at least one protective agent for keratin fibers, in solid or pasty form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of colouring keratin-containing fibres comprising applying at least one diazonium compound of formula Ia or Ib, wherein R1 to R5 are each independently of the others C1-C12alkyl, C5-C14aryl, C5-C8cycloalkyl, C6-C20aralkyl, C1-C12alkoxy or C1-C12alkylthio unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms, nitro, cyano or alkoxy groups; or hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, COOH, SO3H, CN, SCN, C1-C4alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl, benzylsulfonyl, di-C1-C4alkylaminosulfonyl, C1-C4alkylcarbonylamino, C1-C4alkoxysulfonyl or dihydroxy-C1-C4alkylaminosulfonyl and X? is o?, COO? or SO3?, and at least one coupling component, preferably a a water-soluble to the material to be coloured and causing them to react at a pH in the range of 8 to 12.

Abstract: Provided is a kit that composes of two products and its method of use to promote hair growth. The kit has two products that are applied to the scalp of a human sequentially. The first product applied to the scalp of a human is a monoethanolamine salt composition that is combined with an organic enzyme. The second product is an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures comprising one or more dyes of the general formula (I), one or more dyes of the general formula (II) and optionally one or more dyes of the general formula (III) where D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, R0, R*, R**, T, b, f, v, and M are as defined in claim 1, the dyes of the general formulae (I)-(III) containing at least one fiber-reactive group of the formula —SO2-Z or -Z2, are prepared and used for dyeing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: A sub-ducting apparatus comprising a sub-duct, and a remotely operable path-finding head for facilitation of the subduct into a duct. The head is detachable at the end of the subduct and includes an expandable portion or a cutter, as a result of which, twisted or jammed cables may be removed from the duct.

Abstract: The toothbrush of the present invention comprises an elongated handle having a head attached to one end. The head has a bristle-bearing face having longitudinal perimeter portions adjacent longitudinal edges and at least two perimetric, elastomeric massaging elements alternately arranged with groups of bristle tufts along each of the longitudinal perimeter portions. The brush can comprise further massaging elements which are not located along the longitudinal perimeter portions though the use of such additional elements is preferably minimised. The perimetric massaging elements have rotational symmetry through an angle of 120° or less, preferably being circular. The cross-sectional area proportion of elastomeric massaging elements to bristles on the brush head is less than 25%. Alternately there are four or fewer elastomeric massaging elements which are not perimetric massaging elements.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head having a prophylaxis polishing cup closely surrounded by cleaning elements in the form of a bristle ring extending above the upper surface of the cup. Alternatively, the cups could be in the form of arrays of densely packed cleaning elements. The area formed by these configurations retains toothpaste on the toothbrush during use. Additional cleaning elements may be arranged about the periphery of the toothbrush head. The toothbrush may be a powered toothbrush wherein the cups and/or bristle rings rotate, oscillate or reciprocate to better clean teeth.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush system or toothbrush head is disclosed. The cleaning head in accordance with the embodiments of the invention includes at least one movable section that is configured to rotate, vibrate, oscillate or a combination thereof and has at least one prophy-cup structure and/or one or more polishing elements protruding therefrom. Preferably, the cleaning head also includes bristle tufts. The cleaning head can be configured to detachably couple to a motorized handle. The motorized handle can include a rechargeable battery that is configured to couple to a recharging station.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells.

Abstract: A squeeze mop head construction includes a squeeze housing with a separate and separable sponge assembly that includes catch members positioned in a manner which ensures retention of the sponge assembly by the squeeze housing, and which further ensures that lateral side-to-side movement of the sponge assembly is precluded.

Abstract: A handle construction for a brush handle that includes a molded plastic handle body having a generally straight centerline axis extending from an annular flange outwardly to a distal end, where the body includes a longitudinal axial groove extending inwardly from the distal end toward the flange. The handle body also includes an arcuate groove transverse to the axis at the distal end, and a circumferential groove defining an opposing flange to the first flange. The handle construction also includes an elastomeric material gripping sleeve formed with an open end joined to a hollow passage sized and shaped to slide longitudinally axially onto the handle and including a closed end. It also includes an internal inwardly projecting rib defining a key for cooperatively engaging and fitting into the axial handle groove to guide the sleeve onto the handle, and further includes an internal circumferential rib for engaging the circumferential groove to retain the sleeve on the handle.