Abstract: The invention is an apparatus comprising a garment that prevents wrong site surgery. The garment comprises a garment portion, a warning, a patient information indicator, and a verification. The warning, patient information indicator and verification can be integral with the garment portion or printed on a separable medium. The method of the present invention comprises steps to prevent wrong site surgery including placing a garment on a non-operative body part, placing a warning on said garment, placing patient information on said garment, and requiring the patient or an authorized individual to verify that the patient is willingly undergoing the surgery. The above pieces of information can be removed from the garment and placed in the patient's medical record.

Abstract: A glove has a palmer portion and finger portions configured for placement of a base layer of the palmer portion in contact with a palm of a hand when the glove is fully engaged. A topper layer of the palmer portion is fixedly engaged over the base layer with a resilient pad engaged between the base and topper layers. The resilient pad is outlined by a first stitching of elongated oval shape, and is parted by a second, approximately linear stitching extending at an angle across the palmer portion in correspondence with a lateral fold in the palm of the hand.

Abstract: A rappeller's glove, that is adapted to be used as a pair on both hands of a person who is rappelling. The rappeller's glove is made up of a portion of film form material that covers the user's palm; digit portions extending outwardly from the palm portion, and preferably extending only partially up the digits that they are intended to cover, that are made up at least partially of film form material; a plurality of effectively discrete padded areas disposed on said palm portion; and a protective film overlay disposed over said discrete transverse padding areas adhered by stitching or otherwise to the palm portion to thereby define the plurality of padded areas, and covering an area including the place where the fingers and the main body portion of the user's hand are joined. Means to hold the glove tight against the wearer's wrist are disposed at the base of the glove. A composite of a rappeller's glove overlying a shooter's glove is also disclosed.

Abstract: A glove includes a body having a palm sleeve with a hand entry end, an opposed end, a back of hand face and a palm face. A thumb sleeve is secured to the palm sleeve. A plurality of tubular ammunition sleeves are secured in parallel spaced relation to the back of the hand face of the palm sleeve. Each ammunition sleeve has a first end and a second end. Each ammunition sleeve is adapted to receive a single shell cartridge with a base of the shell cartridge oriented toward the first end of the ammunition sleeve. When ammunition is carried in the ammunition sleeves of the glove described above, it is much safer than carrying a loaded gun while crossing rugged terrain.

Abstract: Moisture retentive gloves characterized by using fibers treated with a moisture retentive component as fibers of an internal surface of gloves fabricated of a rubber or a synthetic resin. In particular, moisture retentive gloves wherein the fibers of an internal surface of gloves are staple fibers bonded to the internal surface of glove base material fabricated of a rubber or a synthetic resin, some or all of the staple fibers treated with a moisture retentive component; and moisture retentive gloves wherein the fibers of an internal surface of gloves are fibers of gloves fabricated of a cloth as a raw material of the gloves, some or all of the fibers constituting the cloth gloves treated with a moisture retentive component. These moisture retentive gloves, even if used repeated times and used for a prolonged period of time, do not affect the normal bacteria on the skin by virtue of the action of the moisture retentive component retained on the fibers, so that hand skin chapping or the like can be prevented.

Abstract: A pair of earmuffs A pair of earmuffs that allows folding in for storage and easy carry and fully coverage of the ears to keep off the bitter coldness; each earmuff essentially comprised of a disk, a retainer, a hook, a nut, and a cloth covering; the disk being wrapped up in the cloth covering, a tenon of the disk being inserted through a square hole in the retainer to hold the hook by means of two latching blades extended from the outer side of the retainer; a circular plate being extended from the front end of the latching blade; a rod inserted through both latching blades and locked to the nut; a groove provided on the circular plate contacting and holding against each other with multiple teeth provided on the inner edge of the nut to permit inching for adjustment of the optimal wearing comfort.

Abstract: There is provided a pad set for a protective helmet. The pad set includes a plurality of internal pads of various thicknesses. A plurality of pad retaining/locating devices each have a pocket for receiving at least one of the plurality of internal pads so as to form an individual pad of the adjustable pad set. At least one fastener for each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices respectively secures each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices to a selected location within the protective helmet. An anti-microbial/biocidal agent is added to the pad retaining/locating devices and/or integrated into a pile like portion of the at least one fastener of the pad retaining/locating devices.

Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured to contact the user's head. The headmount apparatus is also comprised of at least one elastic strap which is attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the user's head. The headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon could alternatively be comprised of at least one mounting frame for attaching vision enhancement equipment, at least one hardware mounting surface for accepting the mounting frame, and a hood configured to fit over a user's head where the hood is made at least in part from an elastic material and which contains the hardware mounting surface.

Abstract: A goggle (12), shaped to conform to a human face includes a body defining a top wall (19) and sidewalls (21) dimensioned to form a continuous contour which closely matches the shape and size of a facial aperture (41) formed in a helmet (38), thereby to form a smooth, contoured combined goggle and helmet exterior surface. At least one air intake aperture (24, 25, 26) communicates through the goggle lens (16) or goggle body to an eye cavity (18). At least one venting aperture (30) communicates through the sidewalls (12) of the goggle body with the eye cavity (18).

Abstract: Goggles include a goggle body, a frame of the goggle body with a face-side surface, and a cushion member attached to the face-side surface. The cushion member has a shape extending along all or almost all around area on the face-side surface of the frame and is detachable from the frame. The cushion member is readily attachable, removable and replaceable, and further suitable for washing. A come-off prevention member is provided on the frame or the cushion member that gives a reliable attachment between the frame and the cushion member and prevents unwanted coming off or shifting in position of the cushion member. Also, the cushion member has an outer cover that gives reliable airtightness to the goggles.

Abstract: The present invention is a reclining seat back assembly for a toilet. The reclining seat back assembly includes a seat back frame pivotally mounted to a first upper surface portion of a toilet base of the toilet, the seat back frame including a front surface, a first side edge, a second side edge and a bottom edge proximate to the first upper surface portion of the toilet base, a cushion mounted to the front surface, at least one button disposed on a side surface of the toilet base, the at least one button accessible by a user of the toilet, and a seat back operating assembly coupled to the seat back frame and the at least one button, the seat back operating assembly adapted to allow the user to selectively adjust an upright position of the seat back frame in response to actuation of the at least one button.

Abstract: A bariatric toilet seat support apparatus for a conventional toilet is disclosed herein. The bariatric toilet seat support apparatus is designed to be placed under a toilet seat such that when an individual uses the toilet seat the weight of the individual is transferred from the toilet seat to the support apparatus of the current invention, avoiding distribution of weight to the toilet itself. The bariatric toilet seat support apparatus of the current invention may be used with floor mounted or wall mounted toilets. It is designed to prevent wall mounted toilets from breaking off the wall under the weight of an individual and also to prevent floor mounted toilets from collapsing under the weight of an individual.

Abstract: A device for moistening paper or cloth, and especially a pad of toilet paper immediately prior to use, includes a mounting base, for mounting on a toilet tank or optionally to an adjacent wall; a lever activated spring loaded valve connected to the mounting base, with a nozzle to emit a fine spray when the valve is activated; a paper support and actuator handle for supporting toilet paper or other material over the nozzle and for actuating the valve; and a drain pan disposed below the valve and nozzle to catch any excess water not absorbed by the paper, with a drain tube to drain excess water to the bowl of the toilet.

Abstract: A kind of sanitary ware capable of automatic generation and charge comprises sanitary ware, a micro hydraulic generator and a charge control circuit. The instant great power required of the sanitary ware is supplied by the accumulator, while the hydraulic generator can contain the power supply and store the surplus power in the accumulator. Thereby, the sanitary ware can automatically generate and charge for supplying the regular power that required by the operation of the magnetic valve. Given that the structure is simple and neat, and that the installation is easy, rendering the power consumption and the relevant cost can be relatively reduced, the invention is applicable to resident families, schools and public lavatories in remote districts where power supply is not easy to deliver.

Abstract: Mounting apparatus is provided for a pool cover assembly having a plurality of pool cover components disposed in a pool cover box and used to operate a pool cover for a swimming pool. The mounting apparatus comprises an elongated member adapted to be attached to the pool cover box, and a mounting member adapted to removably couple at least one of the pool cover components to the elongated member. A method is provided for mounting a pool cover assembly having a plurality of pool cover components in a pool cover box for a swimming pool cover. The method comprises attaching an elongated member to the pool cover box, and removably coupling a mounting member supporting at least one of the pool cover components to the elongated member.

Abstract: A spa apparatus includes a basin for retaining fluid, a removable foot rest plate positioned within the basin, an impeller, and a motor coupled to the impeller to create a high pressure zone in the basin underneath the foot rest plate. The foot rest plate may be made of a plastic material. A seal is provided between the foot rest plate and the basin such that the seal is maintained even if the foot rest plate is deflected or distorted by the water pressure underneath it.

Abstract: A spa apparatus and method for cleaning the same are disclosed. The spa apparatus includes a basin for retaining fluid, a removable foot rest plate positioned within the basin, an impeller coupled to the basin, and a motor drivably coupled to the impeller.

Abstract: A method to make a whirlpool bathtub where bacteria growth is inhibited or bacteria is reduced, after tub drain down and between electrical system activation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bibcock for washbasin, which has a control lever, for regulating the amount of hot and cold water supplied, mounted at the lower body of a discharge pipe for discharging hot and cold water, thereby allowing a user to clean the control lever conveniently and to use it sanitarily. The bibcock for washbasin includes: a body of a predetermined height mounted at the upper end of a washbasin for being supplied with hot and cold water, the body having a valve therein; a discharge pipe extending from the body to the front side and having a outlet formed at an end thereof for hot and cold water supply; and a control lever mounted at the front side of the lower body of the discharge pipe and connected with the valve for regulating the amount of hot and cold water supplied.

Abstract: A bed blanket structure to maintain legs in a fixed position in which a foot-hold is engaged to the middle portion of the bed blanket and where several wedge shaped supports or crowned stakes, both configured in random geometric figures, are formed on the foot-hold to sustain the legs of one who lies on top of the other by pressing his/her soles against the wedge shaped supports or crowned stakes so as to avoid leg slippage and to aid in sexual intercourse.

Abstract: A fire retardant pillow top mattress has a base which is covered by a fire barrier material. A ticking covers the fire barrier material. Sheets of these combined materials are formed into a top, a bottom and sidewalls for the mattress. In a pillow top mattress, the pillow top and the gusset between the mattress and the pillow top are formed in a like manner. The intersecting planar surfaces are mated between a flame-retardant treated edge binding tape. The mated surfaces are sewn with a flame retardant thread and the mattress, pillow top and gusset are encapsulated with fire retardant components. The edges of the sidewalls and the mattress cover are serge stitched with a flame retardant thread.

Abstract: This invention is directed to fabric finishes or treatment preparations for nylon, polyester, and other textile and fibrous substrate materials that will render them hydrophilic. The finishes of the invention are comprised primarily of polymers that contain carboxyl groups, salts of carboxyl groups, or moieties that can be converted to carboxyl groups by some chemical reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric care composition containing from about 0.01% to about 1% fabric softening active by weight, a solvent, and the balance adjunct materials. The fabric care composition is substantially free of starch, and substantially free of silicone. The present invention also relates to a fabric care method having the steps of providing the fabric care composition described above, applying the fabric care composition directly onto a fabric, and ironing the fabric. The present invention also relates to a fabric care kit containing a container having a hollow body member having at least one reservoir. At least one application mechanism is in connected relation to the reservoir, and the reservoir contains the fabric care composition described above.

Abstract: A method of making perfumed socks is disclosed. The method includes dyeing white yarn, forming the dyed yarn into socks, soaking the socks in a fragrant liquid, fitting the socks over feet molds, and steaming the socks to take shape.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to liquid compositions that contain absorbent particles in a flowable fluid dispersion, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuuming, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The composition includes dispersion stabilizing additives such that the composition is presented as a stable dispersion or as a composition that may be easily redispersed prior to application.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to liquid compositions that contain absorbent particles in a flowable fluid dispersion, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuuming, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The composition includes dispersion stabilizing additives such that the composition is presented as a stable dispersion or as a composition that may be easily redispersed prior to application.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for treating, cleaning or refreshing fabric articles. Specifically, the apparatus is dual mode apparatus capable of both washing and drying operations wherein a lipophilic fluid is used in at least one step of the fabric treatment process in the apparatus. A kit containing replaceable/consumable components is also provided.

Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of washing machines in a laundry facility which share a common resource. A plurality of autonomously operated washing machines are connected through a network, so that a slave controller of each washing machine may be controlled by a master controller of the network. The master controller issues periodic polling commands over the network to obtain status information from each of the washing machines. Each slave controller of the washing machine can be prohibited from proceeding through a washing cycle when a common resource used by all machines has reached capacity limits.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, comprising at least one direct dye corresponding to the following formula (I): in which R1 and R2 may be chosen from hydrogen atoms; R3 may be a phenyl group, n may chosen from 0 and 1; R4 and R5 may be alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R6 may be chosen from phenol groups and aniline groups; X and Y may represent nitrogen atoms, wherein the group —NR4R5 may occupy a position chosen from the 1-, 6-, 8-, and 9-position when n is equal to 1; and A is an anionic counterion. Further disclosed herein are methods for dyeing keratinous fibers using these direct dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lightening dye composition comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, an oxidizing agent, an alkaline agent in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than 7, and a mixed cationic dye comprising several chromophores linked together via a linker, at least two of the chromophores being different, the chromophores having an absorbance of between 400 and 800 nm. The invention makes it possible to obtain particularly fast colorations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one alcohol oxidase enzyme, at least one substrate for the enzyme, and at least one non-quinone direct dye comprising an acid functional group. This disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers, which comprise applying the compositions disclosed herein, and to dyeing kits comprising the compositions as disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing keratin fibers, at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one alcohol oxidase enzyme, at least one substrate for the at least one alcohol oxidase enzyme and at least one quinone direct dye. Also disclosed is a process for dyeing keratin fibers, which comprises applying this composition to keratin fibers. Also disclosed is a multi-compartment device comprising the composition.

Abstract: An application process is described of a polymeric carrier consisting of at least one thermoplastic polymer based on polyester or copolyester on sublimatic transfer printed paper and the transfer printed paper thus obtained. The fundamental advantage of the above process consists in the possibility of using, in the printing of vegetable fibres, existing technologies and paper currently used for the printing of polyester fabrics.

Abstract: A woven product formed by providing natural fiber warp yarns of various colors, providing natural fiber weft yarns of various colors, and providing synthetic weft yarns capable of receiving sublimation printing ink dyes. The yarns are woven together by selectively exposing the natural fiber warp yarns, the natural fiber weft yarns, and the synthetic weft yarns during weaving. Selected areas containing exposed synthetic weft are dyed by sublimation printing for personalizing the woven product. During weaving, the yarns are controlled to float the synthetic weft yarns in the selected areas where exposure of the synthetic weft yarns is concentrated to provide a print receiving face for sublimation printing which holds sublimation printing dye.

Abstract: A polyamide composition, which includes an optical brightener together with either an antimicrobial agent or anti-oxidant stabilizer, or both, is suitable for making yarns, and fabrics, garments, molded articles or other articles such as carpets from these yarns. Processes for incorporating optical brighteners into polyamide compositions, polymers and yarns to make fabrics and molded articles that exhibit superior whiteness after heat-setting are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dye composition, which comprising: a monoazo dye of the formula and a disazo dye of the formula (II) wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, K, D are defined in this document ; these kinds of dye composition have good stability and build-up. The dye composition are suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing cellulose fibers, such as cotton, artificial cotton, linen, and artificial linen, or synthetic polyamide, such as wool, silk, and nylon etc.

Abstract: Dyed yarns typically have inferior color fastness compared with pigmented yarns. However, dyeing offers a virtually infinite selection of colors, flexibility and more uniformity than constructions of pigmented yarns in residential carpet and other yarn applications, such as apparel. It has been found that relatively small amounts of pigment (10 to 1000 ppm) incorporated into polymeric fibers, and particularly nylon fibers used in carpets, creates lightly pigmented yarns which, when overdyed, are highly uniform and have a higher degree of apparent dye light fastness compared to normal dyed yarns. This effect is observable for both anionic and cationic polyamide polymers, and dyeing of these slightly pigmented yarns can be conducted to produce yarns of almost any color of greater depth than the base yarn.

Abstract: A method and article of manufacture for fabricating a footbed for an article of footwear includes the use of a moldable gel material which is shaped by having the wearer place his/her foot on the upper surface of the footbed. The thus-molded gel material is then subjected to sunlight for at least a predetermined time period to permanently solidify the thus-molded gel material in conformity to the shape of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: The invention teaches a cleaning system designed to be installed on a surface exposed to poor weather conditions or on a roof. Said system comprises a plurality of reactive surfaces consisting of a metal surface, preferably containing copper, said surface producing, combined with water, compounds having a cleaning, preferably fungicidal and/or bactericidal, action. When they are dissolved, said compounds can cover the roof at least partly. The inventive system is characterized in that it comprises at least one partly metallic layer, at least one partly metallic layer arranged on the surface to be cleaned and at least one partly metallic intermediate layer partly, at least two layers being separated from one another over at least part of their surface by spacers such that between the coats gaps are formed wherein natural moisture can infiltrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a powered or manual toothbrush having a polymer battery as a power source. The polymer battery contains no heavy metals, making it environmentally safe, and contains no alkaline, making it physically safe. The polymer battery is inexpensive and rechargeable, making it an economical power source for the toothbrush. The small size of the polymer battery saves space in the toothbrush housing, enabling the housing to be smaller and saving on materials of construction. The flexible nature of the polymer battery enables it to be shaped to fit into or around the periphery of the toothbrush housing design.

Abstract: In the floor cleaning industry to have a battery powered machine that can quickly remove dirt and wax build up from edges of floor would revolutionize the way floors are stripped, scrubbed, and buffed. The splash guard would eliminate any floor cleaning agents from contaminating shelved goods. The unique hinge system allows the brush or pad to travel under stationary objects. With no cord to deal with floor jobs would move along faster with higher quality and less risk of injury. The quick release piece would allow user to switch from brush to pad rapidly not losing valuable time on the job. Current methods of cleaning edges, and hard to get to areas are limited to manual operations. This machine offers a power tool with a rechargeable battery adjustable to both right and left handed users.

Abstract: A cleaning device that may have a body forming a multifunctional plastic receptacle and that may incorporate features providing easy peel back of one turn of depleted adhesive coated sheet material in the cleaning device and facilitating a neat tearing away of the depleted material. In a preferred embodiment, the body is formed of two body members hinged together to substantially fully enclose a roll of adhesive coated sheet material when snapped closed, and when snapped open, to form a continuous handle-like portion. The roll is slit at one end, which when a full turn of depleted material is peeled back, will allow the slit to align with a sharp, molded-in edge of one of the body members to facilitate tearing off the depleted material, starting at the slit. This also facilitates folding the free end to a double thickness for later easy peel back of the next turn.

Abstract: A masonry tuck point tool has a plurality of tuck blades pivotally attached at one end. Among the tuck blades is a selected tuck blade that has the desired width of the grout or mortar joint to be formed. There are also at lease one remaining tuck blade. All tuck blades have a distinct blade width and similar blade lengths. The selected tuck blade is pivoted approximately 180 degrees away from the remaining tuck blades thereby allowing the remaining tuck blades to be used as a handle at the one end while the opposite end of the selected tuck blade is used to strike a grout or mortar joint between two adjacent masonry elements.

Abstract: A cleaning brush includes a handle, and a head part secured to one end of the handle; the head part has many bristles fitted thereon, and includes several elastic sections spaced along it; thus, in using the cleaning brush to clean an object, the cleaning brush will be bent, and angularly displaced at the head part according to the shape of the object, and in turns, all portions of the object can be cleaned.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush that can folded and unfolded upon it self is shown and described. The toothbrush is constructed of two folding sections that each contain bristles each half can join to the other half and so provide a rigid toothbrush for brushing. Prior to use, the toothbrush is in the unfolded position so that the bristles in each of the brush lie flat. This orientation presents a toothbrush with very narrow width for ease of storage.

Abstract: A windshield-wiper system for a motor vehicle with a wiper-blade carrier, a wiper blade held on the wiper-blade carrier, which wiper blade has an elastically flexible wiper element, includes a heating mechanism for the wiper blade. The wiper-blade carrier has at least one wall section which conducts heat in sections, and which is operatively connected heat-conductingly or heat-transmittingly to the wiper element and/or the wiper blade. At least one cooling-medium line of a cooling-medium cycle of a drive motor of the motor vehicle, which cooling-medium line consists of a heat-conducting material, is laid along the wall section.

Abstract: A universal hose ending fitting for connecting central vacuum system wall valves and cleaning attachment hose ends. Wall valves and hose ends provided by various manufacturers within the central vacuum industry are commonly mismatched and do not provide a snug, secure connection. The disclosed fitting is a sleeve that attaches to the hose end and upon insertion into the wall valve, provides the necessary secure fit. The disclosed embodiment is of a sleeve having flex to accommodate different size components.

Abstract: A side wall 51 provided with a coupling hole 50 coupled to the dust transporting pipe 6 of a dust chamber 5 is configured in a sloped shape so as to have a predetermined angle ? with respect to the bottom surface of the dust chamber. A photo detector 14 having a light receiving surface along the surface 51 is disposed near the coupling hole 50 of the side wall 51. A photo diode 15 for irradiating light toward the photo detector 14 is disposed on the upper surface of the dust chamber 5. When dust is filled within the dust chamber 5, since dust is accumulated on the photo detector 14, the photo detector 14 does not outputs a light detection signal.

Abstract: In a dust transporting pipe 6, a microphone 20 is installed in a predetermined position. An output signal of the microphone 20, that is, a voltage signal of amplitude according to sound volume of the inside of the dust transporting pipe 6 picked is inputted to a controller 10. Initial amplitude according to sound volume of the inside of the dust transporting pipe 6 in the case of sucking dust in a state in which there is no dust inside a dust chamber 5 at all and the amount of change in amplitude indicating what amount amplitude changes from the initial amplitude in the case that the dust chamber 5 becomes full of dust are previously stored in the controller 10.

Abstract: A washer and vacuum system having a vacuum unit that discharges and intakes gas, usually air. A washer unit discharges liquid, usually water. A tube selection system within a tube arrangement extending from said vacuum unit enables the vacuum unit to selectively intake air, or discharge air. The washer unit is indirectly connected to a water discharge hose. The water discharge hose has a portion that is disposed within said vacuum hose. The water discharge hose extends through said vacuum hose, having a distal end disposed outside of said vacuum hose. The water discharge hose has a distal end for the removable connection of various accessories. The vacuum hose has a distal end for the removable connection of various accessories. The washer and vacuum unit can be disposed in a casing for easy transport. Or it can be hard wired into a vehicle, such as a boat.