Abstract: An article of swimwear includes a swimsuit body having at least one aperture configured to encircle a portion of a swimmer's body when the swimsuit is worn by a user, and a resilient seal secured about the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A convertible garment, such as from a garment to a fanny pack, having a first material portion affixed to the outside surface of the garment over an opening formed in the garment defining a first chamber for holding an object therein, including a first zipper providing access through the first material portion. A second zipper is located in the opening in the garment that is under the first material portion. A second material portion having a third zipper therein is affixed to the inside surface of the garment defining a second chamber for holding an object therein. When the second zipper is open, the first and second chambers are in communication with each other, so that an object placed in the first chamber when worn as a garment can be accessed after the garment has been converted to a fanny pack by opening the second zipper.

Abstract: An interchangeable hemline for changing the style of the hem of a garment includes a decorative strip, a durable strip, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The garment can be a pant, skirt, sleeve, collar, short, or the like. The decorative strip has the durable strip and first fastener attached to one side of the decorative strip. The second fastener is attached to the exterior of the garment just above the hem. The first fastener can be mated with the second fastener to hold the decorative strip to the outside of the garment. Once attached, the first and second fasteners along with the durable strip are no longer visible. The durable strip forms a pull tab at one end of the decorative strip. The pull tab facilitates removal of the decorative strip from the hem of the garment.

Abstract: An article having a generally domed-shaped crown and an exterior surface. A secondary element extending from the exterior surface at an intersection area between the crown and the secondary element. A portion of the exterior surface of the crown typically being raised above the intersection area to give the appearance that the secondary element has torn, morphed, splashed, cracked or phase changed, such as by melting, through the crown. The secondary element is typically indicative of a particular sporting club and the article is typically a helmet. The secondary element is also typically integrally molded with the crown.

Abstract: A nonwoven disposable safety garment made by cutting at least one sheet of nonwoven material into a safety garment pattern, stitching the at least one to defining a garment, and hemming the garment. All cut edges are twice folded and hemmed under to prevent exposure of any cut edges. All stitching is characterized by a stitch density in the range of 10 to 12 stitches per inch.

Abstract: A flexible protector urine shield when flat is rectangular-shaped with rounded corners at the top. A handle on the protector shield provides easy of use when placing and removing shield. It mounts with front and back support rods, which lie on top of the rim. The front rod allows for targets to be placed in the center of the toilet to train boys to aim more efficiently.

Abstract: A wading pool retrofittable to a main pool, the wading pool being for containing water. The wading pool includes a plumbing system for providing the water and a water basin for receiving the water provided by the plumbing system. The water basin is defined by first and second side walls, a back wall and a front wall. The first and second side walls, the back wall and the front wall each have a respective height. The height of the front wall is substantially smaller than the height of the back wall and than the height of the first and second side walls. The wading pool is located such as to allow water to outflow from the front wall into the main pool.

Abstract: An accessory device for a spa has a top surface and a side wall. The spa includes an upper surface portion having an inner edge and outer edge. The upper surface portion is adapted to extend outwardly from an exterior perimeter of an top surface of a spa when positioned thereon. A least one flange portion extends inwardly from said inner edge of the upper surface. The flange member is adapted to be removably attached to the top surface of the spa. At least one support portion extends downwardly from the upper surface portion and has an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall is adapted to rest upon and be supported by a side wall of said spa when positioned thereon. The upper surface may function as a tray for holding objects in a location accessible to persons in the spa or may have a cavity formed therein which forms a bucket for holding objects in a location accessible to persons in the spa.

Abstract: A floating swimming pool apparatus that is more stable, stronger, and lighter than existing floating swimming pools is provided. In one aspect, the invention is a floating pool comprising a support structure comprising a deck portion forming an opening, a plurality of floater assemblies, a tray extending downward from the deck portion, and one or more transverse rods having a first and second ends, the first and second ends of the transverse rods being supported by opposing sides of the tray so that the transverse rods pass below the opening; and a water retaining enclosure comprising a floor and side walls, the water retaining portion positioned in the opening so that the side walls of the water retaining enclosure are at or near the deck portion and the floor rests atop and is supported by the transverse rods. In another aspect, the invention is a floating swimming pool wherein its main structural components are constructed of a water proof glass fiber reinforced plastic.

Abstract: A spa insert for incorporation into a packaged pool/spa system is disclosed. The spa insert assembly is comprised of a shell portion and one or more plumbing elements. The shell portion includes a flat upper flange, an integral spillway, and a notch near the waterline for accepting masonry in a manner that allows for total integration of the assembly into in-ground pool or spa infrastructure. The disclosed assemblies are suitable for use in both hot or cold water installations, and integrate seamlessly with specific pool or spa waterfeatures. In one embodiment, the shell is made of a vacuum-formed acrylic sheet that is formed, plumbed, and/or fiberglassed according to specific methodologies.

Abstract: A support bar for a bathroom, such as a towel bar or a grab bar, includes a thin walled tubular member having a central portion for providing support, and two ends for mounting the bar to a wall. At each of the two ends, a mounting flange is formed by slitting the tube stock and bending mounting tabs radially outwardly of the thin walled part. The tube is preferably a cylindrical tube, and the use of the integral mounting flange removes the requirement of a separate mounting member that is welded to the bar in the prior art. Covers are placed over each of the mounting flanges once the mounting flange is mounted to the wall.

Abstract: A foldable infant playard with a reconfigurable entertainment device capable of attachment at two separate points. The first position is suspended from a support arm originated from an upper corner of the infant playard. The entertainment device can also be mounted in a second position on a side wall of the infant playard. The side walls of the foldable infant playard of the present invention are formed from an improved printed mesh material.

Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes an end panel, flexible connecting material for placement beneath a mattress, a base element coupled to the flexible connecting material, and connection pieces that connect the flexible connecting material to the end panel such that the end panel opposes the base element when the flexible connecting material is disposed beneath a mattress. The end panel includes a rigid outer frame and a substantially horizontal rigid segment spanning an interior of the outer frame.

Abstract: The product is a two-sided or reversible terry cloth sheet set. The pillowcases, bed skirt, valance and drapes are also two-sided or reversible. The sets are made to order in the bed size of your choice. The set comes with a two sided (one side is terry cloth and the other is cotton) or reversible fitted sheet, a two sided (one side is terry cloth and the other is cotton) or reversible flat sheet and one (twin set) or two (full, queen, king sets) pillowcases which are also two-sided or reversible. The set is designed to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support mat (1) for a trauma patient (16) with a seamlessly welded cover (22), the sides of which are provided with skirt-like overhangs (2 to 5). In this manner the support mat (1) and modality protection are combined in a single component. In the folded over state, the mat protects the patient visually on the one hand and against heat loss on the other hand. Furthermore the extremities are thus secured during transportation and also during CT examinations. In the folded open state, the mat protects the modalities from fluids.

Abstract: A hydraulic lift assembly for a patient support is provided. The hydraulic lift assembly comprising a first piston, a second piston and a fluid system. The first piston having a first fluid passage therein; and the second piston having a second fluid passage therein. The fluid system being coupled to each of the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage to provide pressurized fluid to extend and retract the first and second pistons.

Abstract: A therapeutic cylindrical support device, preferably made of foam or some other such flexible, compressible material, that works on a pneumatic basis whereby once a person's head, neck, back or any other body part is rested upon the device, the weight of the person will cause a small amount of air to discharge from the device and at the same time, maintain a comfortable level of firmness, thus providing the desired outcomes for the therapeutic results from the product.

Abstract: A reflux wedge for supporting an infant suffering from acid reflux is disclosed. The reflux wedge includes a wedge-shaped main body having a top side and a bottom side. In addition the reflux wedge includes a torso support section providing a substantially flat incline of approximately 25 to 45 degrees to receive and support the torso of the infant in a prone position. The torso support section is located on the top side of the wedge-shaped main body. The reflux wedge also includes a head support section adjoining the torso support section for receiving and supporting the head of the infant. An arch runs down a longitudinally aligned midline on the top side for receiving and supporting the infant and encouraging protraction of the shoulders. A crater is optionally located on the bottom side for receiving an infant in a supine position.

Abstract: A volume-flexible body fillable with a fluid including two sheets preferably welded together along the peripheral edges and preferably made of synthetic material, as well as a connection piece for a line for fluid inlet or outlet, preferably gas, especially air, into or from the body, whereby the connection piece (4, 10, 12a) extends into the body (K) from the location of entry parallel to the plane defined by the peripheral edge (3) and possibly extending past the location of entry parallel to the plane defined by the peripheral edge (3) and leading through the edge and/or penetrating one of the sheets (1) and leading into the interior of the body (K).

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an inflatable support member having at least one tension point to establish a bend in the inflatable support member. The inflatable support member includes a first sheet and a second sheet sealed around their respective edges. A tension point is formed by enlarging the seam area where a bend in the inflatable support member is desired. Alternate embodiments of the invention include structures including the inflatable support member. An alternate inflatable support member includes a first sheet and second sheet, the second sheet having an elasticity less than that of the first sheet by using different materials, additional materials or stretching the second sheet.

Abstract: Chemical compounds and methods for removing dye from polyester fibers, in particular poly(ethylene terephthalate) (“PET”) fibers, is disclosed. The compounds and methods are particularly useful for removing dye from panel fabric made from recycled PET fibers. The method involves contacting the PET with a dye removal compound in a sealable vessel. The contents of the vessel are agitated and heated to achieve an increase in pressure and temperature. Following a cooling down period, the PET is removed and rinsed with water. The dye removal compound includes an aqueous solution of at least one leveling agent.

Abstract: A method of treating articles having a textile surface (such as broadloom carpets or carpet tiles) with a stainblocker composition is disclosed. After coloring, a stainblocker composition having a temperature from twenty to ninety-five degrees Celsius (20 to 95° C.) is applied. If the articles are carpet tiles, the stainblocker is applied using a flood process. The article is dried in a drying zone having a temperature in the range from seventy-five degrees Celsius to ninety-five degrees Celsius (75-95° C.) for a time sufficient to allow the stainblocker composition to react with the nylon yarn in the textile surface. Preferably, an infra-red oven is used to define the drying zone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for synthesizing tetraazapentamethine compounds that comprise reacting at least one compound of azine type with at least one oxidizing agent. The disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, that comprise using such synthetic processes.

Abstract: Five-membered heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one, two, or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more 5-membered heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one, tow, or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel hair dye compositions, novel leave-in conditioners, and novel leave-in conditioners with a hair coloring effect. Hair dye compositions, leave-in conditioners, and leave-in conditioners with hair coloring effect may include a styrene/vinylpyrrolidone copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions methods for their use containing a cationic starch derivative for the treatment of skin and hair. The starch is is a polysaccaride obtained from potatoes, tapioca, cereals or corn.

Abstract: Dyes of general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, M, Y and x have the meaning cited in the description, the production and use thereof for dyeing or printing material containing hydroxy and/or carbonamide groups, preferably fiber material.

Abstract: A method of making insoles has the steps of: a) Attaching a fabric layer and a bottom layer on opposite sides of foamed main member to have a substrate having a. b) Cutting the substrate to have a plurality of plates with shapes substantially like the insoles, wherein each of the plates has a top and a bottom at opposite sides and a periphery between the top and the bottom thereof. c) Cutting the peripheries of the plates to have a taper periphery respectively.

Abstract: A method of identifying the position of an opening, for example a door or a cargo bay, or the like of an aircraft, said opening having a predetermined perimeter, said method comprising: i) providing at least one passive target means (10, 11) proximate the perimeter of said opening and preferably being disposed proximate the perimeter of said opening, and when said opening is a door proximate the four corners of said door, and in another embodiment said target means is provided as a cluster of targets for example, at least one target located proximate each corner of said door; ii) directing a preferably pulsing lighting means (30) on said target (10, 11), preferably a passive reflective target such Passenger Bridge as that manufactured by the 3M company under the trademark Scotchlite® in one embodiment being in the invisible spectrum such as infrared or the like; iii) providing a target identification means and preferably at least one camera (20) and preferably a digital camera synchronized with said lighting

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner for reservoirs, especially swimming pools, including a working chamber provided with an inlet for liquid, connected with a vacuum generating unit. Between the inlet of liquid and the vacuum generating unit a rotary-shaped rolling rotor is placed in the flow of drawn in liquid. The rolling rotor is arranged in a swivelling and rotary manner and encompassed with a surface for rolling. In the contact point between the rolling rotor and the surface for rolling the rolling rotor has a smaller diameter than the surface for rolling. The rotor is connected with at least one brush.

Abstract: An underwater vacuum, cleaning, removal, and sterilization system that allows for the submersible cleaning and sterilization of interior surfaces of drinking water storage, treatment, and distribution facilities. The system allows for the cleaning and chemical sterilization of surfaces in an underwater environment while simultaneously removing the sterilization chemical to prevent the said sterilization chemical from impacting or increasing the optimum sterilization chemical concentration in the surrounding water. The underwater vacuum, cleaning, and sterilization system includes a housing 24 having an opening 46 which is positioned adjacent the surface to be cleaned and sterilized. The system also includes a containment chamber 55 inside said housing.

Abstract: A head for an electric toothbrush having first and second brush parts, one of which is rotary and the other is reciprocally moveable or static. Preferred forms have elastomeric oral hygiene parts, and electric toothbrush heads with novel “V” sectioned oral hygiene parts are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powered toothbrush containing a decorative sleeve, which sleeve may be permanently attached to the toothbrush handle or may be replaceable by the user.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning surfaces of a bath, shower enclosure, bath tub and the like is provided. The cleaning system includes a universal adapter configured and dimensioned for connection to a free end of a showerhead pipe of the bath; a tube having a first fitting provided at a first end thereof for fluid connection with the universal adapter, and a fitting provided at a second end thereof for fluid connection with a cleaning attachment; and a cleaning attachment attachable to the fitting at the second end of the tube. The cleaning attachment includes a handle portion including a first end configured for fluid connection with the second fitting of the tube; a head portion operatively supported on a second end of the handle portion; and at least one scouring element operatively associated with the head portion of the cleaning attachment.

Abstract: A lint roller holder assembly having a lint roller support with an outer cylindrical surface. The lint roller support is dimensioned so that a tubular and cylindrical lint roller may be rotatably supported around the outer surface of the lint roller support. An elongated handle is axially slidably mounted to the lint roller support between a first position and a second position. In its first position, the handle extends axially outwardly from one end of the lint roller support when use of the lint roller assembly is desired. Conversely, in its second position, the handle is at least partially contained within the interior of the lint roller support for compact storage, display and/or transportation.

Abstract: A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent stricture.

Abstract: Cleaning implements for golfers comprise towels and gloves including abrasive portions for removal of dirt, grass, grass stains, and scuff marks from golf balls, golf clubs, and other golfing equipment. A towel may include a pocket portion provided with adjacent, but slightly spaced portions or strips of an abrasive material disposable in overlying relationship for use in removing soil from balls and clubs. The towel comprises an attaching mechanism for the purpose of securing the towel to a golf cart or golf bag. A glove worn by a caddy or golfer includes a plurality of abrasive portions for use in cleaning golf balls, golf clubs, and other golfing equipment. Preferably the abrasive portions are disposed on a palm portion of the glove and on inner surfaces of finger and thumb portions of the glove.

Abstract: A paintbrush has a handle separable from a bristle head so that different bristle heads may easily be interchanged for different painting applications or used without a handle. The handle is also hollow and stores a sash brush for detail use. A cleaning wand is provided to clean the handle cavity for storing the said brush.

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.

Abstract: A windshield wiper bracket assembly for mounting on a motor vehicle panel includes a bracket adapted to mount on one side of the panel and a threaded fastener extending through the panel, with an arm for engaging an opposite side of the panel. The threaded fastener is received in a hole of the bracket for securing the bracket while sandwiching a portion of the panel between the bracket and the arm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for cleaning a lubricant for dry-type wire drawing. The apparatus comprises a case provided with a cover and piercing holes at opposite sides of the case such that a steel wire can pass through the case, a plurality of driving motors provided at one side of the exterior of the case, rotating members located at an inside of the case and connected to the driving motors, respectively, by belts serving to rotate them, support plates for supporting the rotating members, and cleaning members coupled to the rotating member and adapted to provide a path through which the steel wire passes. The dry lubricant on the surface of the steel wire can be effectively cleaned by friction between the lubricant on the steel wire and the cleaning members.

Abstract: A complex type cleaner includes: a cleaner body having at least one of a dust collecting container for storing dust or foreign materials and a water collecting container for storing contaminated water; and a suction head having a dust suction opening disposed at a lower portion of the cleaner body and sucking dust when the cleaner performs a vacuum cleaning and a suction head having a suction nozzle for sucking contaminated water when the cleaner performs a water cleaning. By implementing both vacuum cleaning function for sucking dust and water cleaning function in one cleaner, a cost can be reduced, users' convenience can be improved, and the cleaner can be conveniently kept in storage.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises a main body and a hose for carrying fluid flow between a wand and the main body. A guide such as a channel is located on the main body for guiding the hose along a sinuous hose storage path around the periphery of the main body. A locator such as a collar aids a user in correctly fitting the hose to the channel. A retainer retains the hose at at least two intermediate points between the ends of the hose. This allows the hose to have a sufficiently large bending radius at each end.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is disclosed, including suction means for providing suction force, a suction nozzle for drawing room air by the suction force provided from the suction means, a dust collecting box for receiving the room air drawn through the suction nozzle, an upper cover having an opening at a central portion thereof for selective opening/closing of an upper portion of the dust collecting box, and a filter assembly selectively fastened to an edge of the opening, for filtering dust from the drawn air, and discharging the air to upward, thereby making cleaning and replacement of the dust collector assembly easy.

Abstract: A filter device for a vacuum cleaner comprises: a casing having a collecting space therein, a suction opening through which air including dust is sucked, formed eccentrically at one side so that sucked air can be rotated and a discharge opening through which purified air is discharged; a filter installed at an internal space of the casing, for filtering dust from air sucked through the suction opening; a filter cleaning unit disposed at an outer circumferential surface of the filter, for cleaning the filter by being rotated by a rotation force of air sucked through the suction opening; and a rotation restraining means for restraining rotation of the filter cleaning unit when the filter cleaning unit reaches a top dead point. Accordingly, fine dust attached to the filter in cleaning is removed so that a channel of the filter can be prevented from being closed.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is disclosed, including suction means for providing suction force, a suction nozzle for drawing room air by the suction force provided from the suction means, a dust collecting box for cleaning, and discharging the room air drawn through the suction nozzle, the dust collecting box having an opening in an upper surface thereof, a filter assembly including an upper holding part selectively fastened to an edge of the opening, the upper holding part having an air discharge hole at a central portion thereof, a lower holding part spaced a distance downward from the upper holding part, and a filter between the upper holding part and the lower holding part for filtering dust from air, the filter having a discharge passage therein, and a lower cover for opening/closing a lower portion of the dust collecting box selectively, thereby permitting easy cleaning and replacement of the dust collector assembly in a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle; a dust collecting assembly including a dust collecting container having an opened top surface, a top lid for opening and closing the top of the dust collecting container, an inlet, a filtering device provided in the dust collecting container, a separation plate for preventing the impurities collected in a lower part of the dust collecting container from being risen by air flow, and an outlet for discharging clean air; and a cleaner body including a dust collecting assembly receiving recess for detachably receiving the dust collecting assembly, a polluted air outlet coupled with the inlet of the dust collecting assembly, and a clean air inlet provided on an inner wall of the dust collecting assembly receiving recess, so as to face the direction of mounting the dust collecting assembly, and communicating with the outlet of the dust collecting assembly, and a clean air conduit having a fan provided therein and discharging the clean air to the outside of t

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a sucking nozzle for sucking air; a dust collecting assembly including a dust collecting container with an opened top surface, a top lid for opening and closing a top of the dust collecting container, an inlet for sucking air to the inside of the dust collecting container, a filtering device coupled with the top lid, and an outlet provided at a bottom of the dust collecting assembly for discharging clean air to a lower part of the dust collecting container; and a cleaner body including a dust collecting assembly receiving recess for detachably receiving the dust collecting assembly, a polluted air outlet provided at the dust collecting assembly receiving recess and coupled with the dust collecting assembly inlet for discharging polluted air sucked in through the sucking nozzle, and a clean air inlet provided on a floor of the dust collecting assembly receiving recess and communicating with the outlet of the dust collecting assembly, and a clean air conduit for dischargi

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle; a dust collecting assembly which includes a dust collecting container having a dust collecting space and an opened bottom, an inlet, a filtering device provided in the dust collecting container, and an outlet; and a cleaner body which includes a dust collecting assembly receiving recess for detachably receiving the dust collecting assembly, a polluted air outlet provided at the dust collecting assembly receiving recess and communicating with the inlet of the dust collecting assembly, a clean air inlet provided on an inner wall of the dust collecting assembly receiving recess to face the dust collecting assembly and communicating with the outlet of the dust collecting assembly, and a clean air conduit having a fan provided therein, for exhausting the clean air to the outside of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner for easily cleaning an inside of a dust collector and for easily cleaning and replacing a filter, the vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle for drawing in air containing impurities such as dust; a main body coupled with the suction nozzle and having suction means for generating a suction force therein; a dust collector formed in a cylindrical form and detachably provided at the main body, into which the air drawn in by the suction nozzle is introduced; a suction tube provided on an outer surface of the dust collector for guiding the air drawn in by the suction nozzle to an inside of the dust collector; a separation plate for dividing an inside of the dust collector into an upper inner space and a lower inner space; a filter provided in the upper inner space of the dust collector divided by the separation plate, filtering the air drawn into the dust collector, and guiding the filtered air to the lower inner space of the dust collector; and a lower cover for discharging the air