Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipating safety helmet comprising a shell, a liner and a strap. The shell comprises a top portion, a rim, and a visor outwardly extending from the rim, a plurality of spaced longitudinal strips connecting the top portion and the rim. The top portion, longitudinal strip and visor are integrally molded. There are transverse strips between the longitudinal strips, which are transversely interlaced with longitudinal strip. The helmet is weatherable, safe, air-permeable, heat dissipating, durable.

Abstract: A medical garment or patch, at least a portion of which is formed from a flexible, air-impervious film. The garment or patch is configured to be directly applied to a region of an individual's skin surface when the garment or patch is donned by an individual. The garment may be used to apply a medical device to the body.

Abstract: A garment for supporting and shaping the mid-section of a wearer includes an elastic waistband having at least one tensioning system on its abdominal section. The tensioning system incorporates various loops or rings and straps which can be adjustably manipulated in order to control the tension applied at the abdominal section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment means to be worn about the torso, legs and feet of a user to provide warmth when needed or as desired, and which may be secured about the waste or chest portion of the user by a securing means.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a vest incorporating buoyant material is configured to reduce pocket bulging when carried items that are placed in pockets and to allow the wearer to move freely. The article of clothing includes a main clothing unit having one or more pockets and one or more buoyant material sections coupled to the main clothing unit. One or more of the buoyant material sections has at least one concavity formed at a position on the outside and/or inside surfaces of the buoyant material sections at positions that correspond to one the pockets such and at least part of each the carrying spaces of the pockets are formed in one of the concavities. Preferably, buoyant material sections are generally plate-shaped. Preferably, the pockets are made of cloth and located at prescribed positions on the outside and/or the inside of the buoyant material sections.

Abstract: An ambidextrous protective hand covering monolithically formed from a heat/cold resistant flexible silicone material, the opposing interior and exterior surfaces of which each include a plurality of integrally-formed raised nodules that are positionally off-set relative to one another with non-aligning transverse axes. The positionally off-set exterior and interior nodules act to oppose thermal conductivity and provide an effective thermal barrier so as to protect the hand and wrist during handling of articles of differing or uncomfortable temperatures. Optionally, the formulation of the heat/cold resistant material may be chemically enhanced to provide a thermal luminescent change in color of the hand protective covering upon detection of excessive hot/cold temperatures.

Abstract: An insulating face mask of elastic material having a mask member that fits securely about the forehead, face, gullet and ears of a user by co-action of securing straps that extend rearward from the ear areas and join at the rear of the head at the base of the skull, and wherein said mask member and straps overall form a vee-shaped contour about each side of the user's head.

Abstract: An attachable, adjustable in size neck ring made of a lightweight fabric with two plies on one side for extra comfort that includes hook and pile adjustable fasteners and a gel pack that can be heated or cooled for providing additional cooling or heating to a human being during exercising. The neck ring fabric chamber can be separated from the gel pack when not in use and for heating or cooling the gel pack.

Abstract: The buttock form enhancement device includes a piece of garment, two upper-buttock form pieces and two lower-buttock form pieces, wherein the garment is for covering the lower body portion of the person, and its rear side having two bags being positioned respectively adjacent the buttocks of the wearer. The upper-buttock pieces are placed in the bags, a volume of fillers are encased between two thin films. The lower-buttock form pieces are beneath and positioned respectively adjacent the upper-buttock form pieces and are placed in the bags. The shapes and sizes of the bags are determined by the shapes of the upper-buttock form pieces and the lower-buttock form pieces. The upper-buttock form pieces and the lower-buttock form pieces can get in or out of the bags. The buttock form enhancement device can improve the contour of a person's buttocks, and the appearance and the feeling of touching of it can be natural. It suits garments for covering the lower body portion of a person.

Abstract: There is provided a chap-styled therapeutic gradient compression stocking that includes a foot portion, a leg portion having a lower leg portion extending from the foot portion upward above the knee to an upper leg portion, a waist support and a hip portion extending between the waist support and the upper leg portion may be made with stretchable yarn to provide a compressive force against the lower leg and thigh of a patient and constructed so as to be worn on either leg. The hip portion is formed between the thigh portion and the waist support and covers the area below the waist of the patient to the upper leg portion. The hip portion is formed around the lower waist of the patient and has cutouts on each side of the hip portion, sized to accommodate the crotch area of the patient so that the stocking may be worn on either leg. The therapeutic stocking is held in place on the patient's leg by a waist support or waistband that includes a strap-engaging loop formed at the top of the hip portion.

Abstract: A hard hat lanyard having a lower strap having a first end and a second end, a lower strap fastener adapted to fasten the lower strap second end to an article of a wearer's clothing, an upper strap having a first end and a second end, an intermediate release buckle fastened to the lower strap first end and the upper strap second end that is secures the lower strap to the upper strap in a releasable manner, and an upper strap fastener adapted to fasten the upper strap first end to a hard hat.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for determining the magnitude of linear and rotational acceleration of an impact to a body part. The apparatus can be used with protective sports equipment, such as a sports helmet, wherein the apparatus includes a battery, a number of accelerometers positioned proximate to the outer surface of the head, and an electronic device with a processor and a transmitter to transmit data received from the accelerometers. To maximize the battery life and minimize power consumption by the electronic device, the apparatus includes a power management system with a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly sends a first signal to the electronic device to initiate operation when the sensor assembly detects the presence of an object within the helmet, and a second signal to the electronic device to cease operation when the sensor assembly detects the absence of the object.

Abstract: This unit was designed for the purpose of assisting shingle roofers to sit more securely and comfortably. It is made from nylon and polymer material sewn with nylon thread. It has two belt loops for inserting utility belts. The upper loop is for taller workers, and the lower loop is for shorter workers. It has two second plies of nylon and polymer material sewn on the front of the unit, one for upper leg strap and one for lower leg strap to be inserted. The purpose of this is, in the event that a leg strap becomes stretched out or breaks, a new leg strap can be inserted. This unit comes with a replaceable foam rubber pad contoured to fit around the leg. The pad has loop material secured in contour with adhesive. This loop material enables the pad to be secured to the unit.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient groin protector for combat sports capable of reliably preventing the position of the plate-like rigid body of the groin protector body from being deviated during a match, and capable of wearing and taking off the groin protector in a short time. The groin protector comprises, for wearing the protector body, a waist belt made of inelastic band-like member which is attached such that the plate-like rigid body 1 is suspended and which is wound around and attached to a hip of the player M, and a surface fastener type belt retaining mechanism 3 which retains so that the waist belt 2 is not loosened in a state in which the waist belt 2 is wound around the hip of the player M and fastened.

Abstract: The toilet seat is adapted to be pivotally mounted on a toilet bowl and is specially configured for a person with large buttocks, disabled persons or children. The toilet seat includes a generally planar seat plate, and oval hole in the plate's central region. The plate is adapted to the pivotally mounted to the toilet bowl. Side extensions laterally extend from the seat plate. Each side extension has a lateral outboard end region disposed at an acute angle upwards from the generally planar seat. Each side extension includes a cut-out forming a handle for the person.

Abstract: An new toilet seat lifter means is described, using a minimally simple lever and gear means with a counterweight balanced action arm. The device is adaptable to all standard toilets available today and offers a minimum number of moving parts and no springs or pulleys.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to bed pans. More specifically, this invention relates a novel slipper style bed pan design that dramatically reduces the pain and discomfort involved in its use.

Abstract: A jet assembly includes a casing defining a flow path. The casing is adapted to be coupled to a basin, and an impeller is disposed in the flow path and adapted to generate a flow through the flow path. A motor includes a motor housing and a drive shaft coupled to the impeller. The motor housing is coupled to the casing.

Abstract: Water tightness means for bath tubs or shower trays having a peripheral edge with an essentially rectangular upper groove near the edge, wherein on top of this bath tub or shower tray is placed a strip configured such that it has a vertical face meant to rest on the wall, with at least one lip in cross section, the bottom face having a thin tab in cross section meant to enter the upper peripheral groove of the bath tub or shower tray, resulting in a play that allows adjusting the distance from the bath tub or shower tray to the wall.

Abstract: A device and method for facilitating potty training. Preferably, the device and method encourages a child to urinate and/or perform bowel movements in a toilet. Further, preferably, the device and method are useful for both boys and girls alike. Still further, preferably, the device and method are safe for the environment and surrounding population.

Abstract: This invention relates to wilderness camping and backpacking, specifically to increasing the overall comfort of tent sleeping by elevating the sleeper and tent from ground contact and conditions while keeping pack weight comfort of the invention conducive to backpacking use.

Abstract: The child's sleeping bag convertible into a tote bag is both a sleeping bag in an open configuration and a tote bag in a closed configuration. The sleeping bag comprises a cover blanket that is fixed to a base blanket and a pillow that is integrated into the base blanket. A main pocket is disposed at the pillow end of the base blanket, the base blanket and cover blanket being folded into the main pocket in the tote bag configuration, the main pocket being inverted to the rear side of the base blanket, exposing the pillow, in the sleeping bag configuration. Elastic straps disposed on the rear side of the base blanket are used in conjunction with the main pocket to attach the sleeping bag to a nap mat, if desired. A shoulder strap is provided for carrying the bag in the tote bag configuration. An accessory pocket is also provided for carrying drink bottles, diapers, etc.

Abstract: The replaceable headboard or footboard cover of the invention comprises frontal and rearward exterior segments mended together to form a sleeve. The decorative frontal exterior extends along the front of the headboard or footboard and provides the appearance of an open curtain swag thus integrating the existing headboard or footboard into the room decor as modified by the headboard cover. The rearward exterior extends along the back of the headboard or footboard and forms a cap to secure the cover to the headboard or footboard without extraneous fasteners. A system for decorating a bed comprising a headboard and footboard cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A case for enclosing a pillow without a fastener comprising a first pocket and a second pocket with each pocket having an opening defined by a rim at one end and a closed section extending to an opposite end, and with the opposite end of the first pocket extending from a portion of the rim of the second pocket. With this case, a pillow can be inserted into one of pockets, and that pillow filled pocket can be inserted into and covered by the other pocket to enclose the pillow.

Abstract: A multiple layer mattress protector is disclosed. The mattress protector utilizes, at least, two moisture proof layers with the top moisture proof layer being releasably attached to and removable from the bottom moisture proof layer. The top moisture proof layer may be easily removed from the mattress protector while someone is in the bed.

Abstract: A split-apart basket stretcher and its corresponding rail coupling and lock, where the stretcher has first and second portions for mounting in opposed facing relation to one another, and the rail coupling and lock releasably locks the first and second portions together in their opposed facing relation using a threaded slidable collet on the end of at least one rail of the first portion. The collet threads onto the end of at least one corresponding rail of the second portion. A spring loaded pin prevents the collet from unthreading until the pin is manually depressed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pillow whose height is precisely and conveniently adjustable based on the sitting height and the head shape of a user of the pillow so that the user may have a comfortable sleep on the basis of his/her physical characteristics. The pillow comprises a pillow body bag (13) filled with stuffing materials (11), a cervical vertebrae height adjusting bag (23) attached to the pillow body bag (13) below a cervical vertebrae contact section (51) of the pillow body bag (13), and a head height adjusting bag (33) attached to the pillow body bag (13) below a head contact section (52) of the pillow body bag (13). The head height adjusting bag (33) is adjacent to the height adjusting bag (23) is filled with cervical vertebrae height adjusting materials (21). The head height adjusting bag (33) is filled with head height adjusting materials (31).

Abstract: A pillow includes a pillowcase having a receiving space inside and a plurality of deformable resilient blocks disposed inside the receiving space. Each of the resilient blocks is made of a foam material, such as.

Abstract: A head support device which enables a user to comfortably rest in the prone position. The head support device includes a padded member having a generally horse-shoe shape with a top, arcuate sides spaced apart ends, a first inner side wall and a second inner side wall, a first region for supporting the user's face in the frontal sinus area, a second region adjacent to the eye socket and cheek area for supporting the user's face area, and a third region for support along the sides of the user's mandible. The support device also includes a substantially rigid support member for supporting the padded member. The support member has a pair of upstanding splayed outwardly walls which define an air channel for the free exchange of air when the user inhales or exhales. The support member has a plurality of opposing, substantially parallel zones which provide support for the above described support regions of the padded member when the user is lying in the prone position.

Abstract: A volume-flexible body that can be filled with fluid including sheets preferably welded along the circumferential edges made preferably of synthetic material whereby the sheets form additionally a hinged section along which the sheets are folded forming at least two sections of the inflatable body lying partially on top of one another, and whereby a conduit is formed extending at least through the hinged area between the two sections of the fillable body. At least one element (7, 9) is provided in the length of the conduit (4), which keeps the plastic sheets at a distance apart across at least a part of the width of the conduit (4) even in the deflated condition of the body (K) to decrease the flow resistance between the sections of the body as much as possible and to guarantee a simple and smooth fluid exchange even at a small pressure difference.

Abstract: Representative embodiments include a support apparatus that can be positioned between a load element and a support element to cushion the load element against vibration with respect to the support element. A receiving member and a base member are movably engaged along an axis of movement. An element engaging surface is defined on one of the members and is configured to releasably engage one of the elements. A vibration reduction device mounted between the members and configured to yieldably resist relative movement of the members toward one another.

Abstract: A comprehensive means of providing protection to a bed frame by covering various locations about the bed frame with plastic shields. The plastic shields are adapted to enclose the various locations about the bed frame including the ends of side rails, the junction of side rails and cross members, leg assemblies and the side rails themselves. The shields comprise a pair of housings joined together with a living hinge such that the free ends can be affixed together to surround and enclose the various locations where sharp edges are present. The use of the shields provides overall protection to all of the locations where there may be sharp edges that could harm a person striking the location and thus there is a comprehensive approach to full protection of the bed frame.

Abstract: An upholstery construction for a mattress or an article of furniture includes a flame barrier foam sheet proximate to the back face of a surface fabric layer. The flame barrier foam sheet is formed by coating or impregnating a polyurethane sheet with an aqueous solution of one or more binder(s), such as but not limited to a polyvinyl chloride copolymer or an acrylic latex binder, and one or more flame retardant(s), such as but not limited to aluminum trihydrate or melamine. The flame barrier foam sheet with dried binder(s) and flame retardant(s) not only resists flame ignition but also retains its cushioning properties.

Abstract: An inflatable air mattress has a outer shell with zipper and a plurality of built-in parallel I-beam separators inside the outer shell to form parallel pathways, a longitudinal inner inflatable chamber made with PVC-like material installed with an inlet and an outlet inserted through pathways to provide an even firm support to the outer shell.

Abstract: A mattress or another type of support surface which allows for discrete manipulation of the pressure on a supported body. The present invention includes resilient fluid cells having a spring bias, grouped to allow adjustable dynamic control of the pressure exerted on various locations of the body support. Each of the fluid cells has a multiple port air distribution system, either integral to the fluid cell or attached to the fluid cell. The multiple port air distribution system includes ports and allows for the control of intake flow, outflow, and sound. A harnessing system is attached to the ports of the multiple port air distribution system and interconnects the fluid cells in a pattern desired by the user. The harnessing system controls the directions and flow volume of air into the fluid cells creating selected zones. The harnessing configuration is customizable to a particular patient. The fluid cells are held together by a casing.

Abstract: A pocket implement magazine includes, a pivot implement which rotates from a closed to an open position and back to the closed position. A latch assembly that communicates with the pivot implement and selectively allows for rotation of the pivot implement and selectively locks the pivot implement in the closed or open position. This latch assembly includes, a latch housing, a rotation portion or area operable to cause rotation of the latch housing, a spring disposed within the latch housing, an off-center biased latch pressed by the spring to extend exteriorly of the latch housing and engage the operational latch aperture of the pivot implement, when the pivot implement is in the open position and engage the storage latch aperture, when the pivot implement is in the closed position.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool includes a plurality of elongate handles and a plurality of jaw members pivotally connected to same. A plurality of locking mechanisms are disposed adjacent one opposed end portion of the plurality of handles respectively and preferably include a guide tube and a sliding member including an elongate lower portion selectively movable within the guide tube. A spring member is disposed about the elongate lower portion and limits the movement of the sliding member between relaxed and stretched positions so that plurality of auxiliary tools can be moved between corresponding locked and unlocked positions respectively. A punch tool is removably engageable with the plurality of jaw members and includes a chuck for cutting wires.

Abstract: A solid composition which in aqueous solution liberates ammonia or a primary amine, containing either a) an ammonium salt of a water-soluble polymeric acid and at least one equivalent quantity, in relation to the acid value of the polymeric acid, of a basic compound, or b) a salt of a water-soluble polymeric acid and at least one equivalent quantity of a water-soluble ammonium salt of ammonia or primary amines and an essentially anhydrous inorganic and basic compound, or c) at least one ammonium salt of ammonia or primary amines with inorganic or organic acids and an equivalent quantity of a solid and essentially anhydrous inorganic and basic compound, containing basic compound selected from the group of alkaline earth metal and alkali metal hydroxides or oxides, borax and basic phosphate salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfur dye protection systems and compositions and methods employing same, as well as processes for making sulfur dyes, especially bleach stable sulfur dyes, processes for dying textiles with sulfur dyes and textiles dyed by such processes. More particularly, the present invention relates to modifying existing dyes and/or making newly formed sulfur dyes. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to materials that can chemically or physically interact with sulfur dyes to protect the sulfur dyes from oxidation by oxidizing agents, such as bleaching agents.

Abstract: A composition to be used as a topical treatment for carpet and textiles, and a process for producing the composition are provided. The composition has desirable antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, and is made up of an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent having a blend of substituted ammonium salts of alkylated phosphoric acids admixed with free alkylated phosphoric acid, an effective amount of a pesticide containing Permethrin, a sufficient amount of an emulsifier in the form of an ammonium nonylphenol ether sulfate, and, optionally, an effective amount of a fragrance additive, all mixed with water. The process involves premixing with water the emulsifier, the antimicrobial agent, and, where used, the fragrance additive, adding this premix to a larger quantity of water, agitating the composition, slowly adding the pesticide while agitating, and continuing the agitation for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 and R3 are each independently of the other —NHR5, NHSO2R5, —NHCOR5, —OR6 or —SR7, R2 and R4 are each independently of the other —OR6 or —SR7, with the proviso that not all of the substituents R1 to R4 are —SR7, R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or a group of formula —(CnH2nX)m—H wherein X is —O—, —S—, —SO2—, —NH—, —NR8—, —CONH— or —CONR8— and R8 is alkyl or aryl, n is a number from 2 to 6 and m is a number from 1 to 10, R6 is aryl or heteroaryl and R7 is alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or a group of formula —(CnH2nX)m—H wherein X is —O—, —S—, —SO2—, —NH—, —NR8—, COHN— or —CONR8— and R8 is alkyl or aryl, 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 composition of matter (e.g., a molded article) is described. More particularly, the composition of matter includes: (a) a resinous component selected from at least one member of the group consisting of (co)polyester, (co)polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polyamide, polyurethane, polyalkyl(meth)acrylate and styrene copolymers; (b) at least one water-insoluble dye; (c) a carrier represented by the following formula, R1[—O—(CH2)n]mOR2 wherein R2is butyl, R1 is H, n is 2 or 3, and m is 2-35; (d) an emulsifier that is poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-phenyl-omega-hydroxy, styrenated; and (e) a particulate or plate-like material, such as metal flakes.

Abstract: A method for dyeing a cellulosic material, such as cotton or a blend including cotton, in the form of yarn, fabric, or garments, includes: a) preparing a dyebath including particles of indigo and an additive, such as an anionic acrylic copolymer, causing the particles to become charged; b) preparing the cellulosic material by applying an additive, such as a cationic polyamide, forming a substrate with a charge attracting the particles, c) immersing the cellulosic material in the dyebath; d) chemically reducing the particles retained on the cellulosic material to a leuco form; and e) oxidizing the dye material.

Abstract: In a first embodiment an electric toothbrush having a housing containing an electric motor, the motor being drivingly connected to a first brush head rotatably mounted on an end of the toothbrush remote from the motor and adjacent to at least one other rotatable brush head. In a second embodiment a packaged electric toothbrush including a “try me” facility for remotely testing the operation of the toothbrush, which “try me” feature comprises a two-sided metal strip such as aluminum foil, separated by a dielectric material, respective sides of the strip being connected at one end to respective parts used to operate the electric toothbrush and the other end of the strip being folded over and including a centrally disposed aperture onto which is a bendable metal connector such that upon bending or pressing of the connector the two sides of the strip are electrically connected together to temporarily operate the toothbrush whilst still in its packaging.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed comprising a body, a head, and a neck extending therebetween. A motor, drive train, and one or more batteries impart motion to the collection of movable bristles. A spring component is provided in the drive train that is configured to absorb excessive loads that would otherwise be transmitted to the motor. Reducing or eliminating application of such excessive loads on the motor extends battery life.

Abstract: A solid lubricant, typically soapstone, is mounted on a holder for manual application to bowling shoe soles.

Abstract: The disposable swab is a flat card having a handle portion and a lower edge, an absorbent pad disposed at the lower edge, and a moisture-impermeable wrapper extending around and encapsulating at least said absorbent pad. The absorbent pad is pre-moistened with sanitizing fluid. The swab is used to clean a toilet seat, and disposed of after use.

Abstract: A flexible waterproof scrubbing glove having a plurality of cavities for the thumb and fingers joined together to fit a person's hand. A layer of scrubbing bristles built into the entire palm surface and finger surface of the glove including the tips of the finger and thumb stalls, along the sides of the finger and thumb stalls, as well as along the side of the palm portion of the glove. The invention facilitating the cleaning of bath tubs and sinks with their awkward and hard to reach places as well as other surfaces and other cleaning actions.

Abstract: We have invented a new toothbrush which we believe will make brushing teeth more pleasurable to children. The toothbrush has bristles arranged in a 360 degree pattern around the head. Alternatively, the bristles are arranged on both the top and bottom surfaces of the head. As a result, hitting of the gums and the inside of the mouth with the uncomfortable plastic surface of the head of the brush is eliminated, making brushing less objectionable to small children. The toothbrush may also be enjoyed by adults, as it massages and cleans the inside of the mouth at the same time that teeth are brushed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning article including a brush portion. The brush portion has a plurality of strips and at least one layer of a fiber bundle.