Abstract: A swim cap includes a first portion configured to cover at least a portion of a crown of a user's head and having a first durometer. A second portion of the swim cap is secured to the first portion and has a second durometer, with the second durometer being smaller than the first durometer.

Abstract: A covering for a child for use when the child is being transported in a shoulder-supported harness-style child carrier, car seat or stroller, the covering resembling a coat or jacket on top in having sleeves and an opening for the child's head, and a bunting on the bottom. An aperture is provided in the rear for inserting the child's head and limbs after the child has been placed in the child carrier, car seat or stroller. A hood is removably attached to the opening for the child's head, allowing for use of the covering when the child is placed in a variety of carriers, car seats or strollers. Elastic edges are provided at the openings and apertures to provide comfortable and secure fit on and around the child.

Abstract: A long sleeved garment has a sleeve that is fitted with a watch cuff which accommodates a wristwatch so that the face of the watch will be readily visible and accessible through a viewing window at all times, and not obscured by the cuff, while preserving the tailored appearance of the garment. In a barrel cuff embodiment, a cutout opening intersects the distal edge of a cuff and extends inwardly along a curved cut line, thereby defining the interior boundary of an open viewing window. In a French cuff embodiment, an outer cuff fold layer is intersected by a cutout opening that forms a window through which a wristwatch can be viewed.

Abstract: There is provided a protective helmet assembly that includes a shell, a suspension band, and an adjustable headband and a crown pad. The shell is constructed from at least PARA-ARAMID to provide ballistic protection. The suspension band is attached to the shell. The adjustable headband and the crown pad collectively adjust to a shape of a head of a user while maintaining the head of the user in a non-direct-contact relationship with the shell. The adjustable headband and the crown pad each have a plurality of screw less connectors for directly securing the adjustable headband and the crown pad to the suspension band without screws.

Abstract: The innovative concept is: “Clean Air Toilet System Tank” or “C.A.T.S-Tank”. The Toilet Tank has dual function: exhausting the Odorous Air directly from the Toilet Bowl, (novel function) and retaining the water for the Toilet Flushing System (standard function). The Tank has two separate compartments: One for Air and one for Water. The Air Compartment is equipped with two Ducts connecting the Air Grille, (mounted on the front bottom of the Tank), with two Back Openings (provided on the back of the Tank). The two Back Openings are connected through duct runs with the existing Exhaust Fan (above ceiling) as part of bathroom Ventilation System. To increase the efficiency of “C.A.T.S-Tank” Air Tight Insulation is provided on the Toilet Bowl rim. The “C.A.T.S-Tank” will be part of the bathroom Ventilation System and in the same time remains part of the Plumbing System.

Abstract: A mount assembly releasable mounts a toilet seat and cover to a toilet base. The assembly includes two fasteners permanently affixed to the toilet base engaged by deflectable arms of one or two base members of the mount assembly. The arms engage ring mounts disposed about the fasteners, flexing outward slightly during mounting and dismounting achieved by a simple horizontal sliding motion. When connected, hinged covers snap onto the pair of arms to cover the fasteners and prevent deflection of the arms and thus separation of the base member(s) from the fasteners.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting a toilet seat and/or cover in a releasable fashion to the rear of a toilet bowl base. The assembly includes a fastener permanently affixed to the toilet base on which is mounted a cross shaped mount. The mount is engaged by deflectable arms extending from a hinge base. The arms flex outward slightly during mounting and dismounting, where mounting and dismounting can be achieved by a horizontal sliding motion. A hinged cap snaps onto the pair of arms to cover the fastener and prevent deflection of the arms and thus separation of the base member from the fastener.

Abstract: An automatic lifting and lowering device for a toilet seat or a toilet cover usable for a toilet seat provided with a function of washing a body with hot water, which requires reduced size and weight, comprising a rotating shaft (40) rotated together with the toilet seat or the toilet cover, a drive motor (32) rotating the rotating shaft (40) in normal and reverse directions, and a speed reduction gear train (33), wherein the drive force of the drive motor (32) is transmitted to the rotating shaft (40) through the speed reduction gear train (33) to automatically lift and lower the toilet seat or toilet cover, whereby the automatic lifting and lowering device itself can be formed compact by using a planetary gear mechanism for the speed reduction gear train (33).

Abstract: The hand-actuated piston plunger includes a vessel member, a drain adapter, a plunger piston, and a piston actuator. Such a plunger may also include any of an actuator or vessel handle or a bellows arrangement within the vessel member. The vessel member has first and second vessel ends and a vessel interior. The adapter is associated with the first vessel end and includes an adapter opening which facilitates fluid flow relative to the vessel interior. The piston is slidably movable within the vessel interior, relative to the adapter. The actuator has first and second ends with the first end operably associated with the piston. The second end of the actuator extends outside of the vessel interior. This actuator can then be used to move the piston within the vessel interior in such a manner so as to selectably either draw fluid into that interior or to expel it therefrom.

Abstract: A dual flush toilet system (120) with a water tank (122), a discharge opening (159), a flush valve (156), and a toilet bowl, is provided with a dual action flush lever (130) for actuating a full or a partial flush operation, an engaging device (161) with a V-shaped groove (160) for selectively engaging the flush valve (156) in both upward or downward movements and rotations about a vertical axis, a travel limit device (141) for limiting the maximum vertical travels of the flush valve (146), a load device (420) for selectively applying a downward load to the flush valve (156) to forcibly push the flush valve (156) down to close the discharge opening (159), and an electronic control system (1020) for electronically regulating the volumes of water used to flush the dual flush toilet system (120) according to the wastes in the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The invention provides an improvement to existing toilet tank flappers, designed to conserve water. The system includes a nested compound actuator handle attached by independent arms to a compound rubber flapper system. The minor handle component actuates a smaller concentric flapper that, though initial set-up, allows for minimal water flow with the intent of only utilizing enough water to facilitate and complete bowl water exchange. The major handle component actuates the entire flapper mechanism allowing, though initial set-up, a measured amount of tank volume to facilitate the removal of waste from the bowl. The system, by design, allows the user to initiate either operation without in a single motion and without the need to provide any additional input to complete the flush cycle.

Abstract: An automatic flushing system is equipped with a buoyancy mechanism to unseat a valve set in a tank of a toilet. The automatic flushing system, equipped with battery power, includes sets of sensing, actuating, latching, buoyancy, unseat/seat and valve members. The battery power only provides electrical power to sensing and actuating members to release a float from an engaged position to a release position. Thus, the buoyancy of the float may unseat a valve to open a drain of the tank.

Abstract: A three-in-one commode with waste diverting capability is disclosed for use by elderly or infirm people wherein the commode can interface with both a standard and an elongated toilet, yet provides the comfort and ease of use of an elongated size toilet seat for the users.

Abstract: A system for creating a vapor in the surroundings of a tub. The system comprises a reservoir for receiving a substance. The reservoir is adapted to be positioned adjacent to a tub. A vapor creating device changes the substance to a vapor. An outlet is associated with the vapor creating device for directing the vapor in the surroundings of the tub. The substance is aromatic. A light source is optionally provided so as to diffuse light in the vapor.

Abstract: A grab bar assembly for use with a bathtub includes a substantially planar base having a top, bottom and lateral edges. The grab bar assembly also includes a coupling assembly extending downward from the base for attachment to an upstanding wall of the bathtub and an armrest connected to and extending laterally from the base. The armrest is positioned above and running along the bathtub wall. Finally, the grab bar assembly includes a handgrip extending upwardly from the base. The handgrip includes at least one support arm and a substantially triangular shaped handle having a forward surface, rearward surface and a bottom surface. The handle extends from the at least one support arm along the bottom surface.

Abstract: A water supply assembly for mounting on a vehicle rectangular roof is described. The assembly includes a rigid, rectangular water storage tank with an open center having first and second spaced side sections and at least one end section joining the side sections, the sections including communicating interior chambers, upper and lower surfaces, a water inlet and a water outlet, and roof attachment mounts attached to the lower surface of the tank to secure the tank to the vehicle roof. A discharge control means attached to the water outlet, and a hose having a proximal end attached to the control means. A pump may be located between the tank and the control means to pump water under pressure from the tank to the control means.

Abstract: An emergency eye wash system having a support panel and a pair of brackets for holding two bag assemblies containing sterile and sealed eye wash solution. The bag assemblies are connected by hoses to a pair of nozzles mounted on a pivotal tray assembly. When the system is dormant, the tray assembly is in a vertical closed position. When there is an emergency, a user pulls on a pivotal handle to puncture membranes in the hoses and to lower the tray assembly to cause flow from the bags to the nozzles to the user's face.

Abstract: A dual water supply system for allowing a water storage tank to be supplied with water harvested from a rainwater catchment area and from a mains supply of water is disclosed. The system includes a valve being coupled to a mains supply of water. The valve is responsive to the level of water within the tank to operate the valve if the level of water in the tank drops below a predetermined level and a pipe to introduce water from the mains supply through an opening into the tank whereby an outlet from the pipe is spaced from the top of the tank and is visible externally of the tank.

Abstract: The folding bunk beds of this invention fold between a horizontal sleep position and a vertical storage position. The various embodiments, both manually operated and power operated, of the folding bunk beds use vertically shifting pivot points to accommodate larger bed decks. The bed decks are hinged to carriages that slide on vertical shafts mounted within a wall frame. Bed decks are mounted to support arms that are pivotally connected to the carriages. A linkage mechanism or guide track allows the bed decks to pivot simultaneously between a horizontal sleep position and a vertical storage position as the carriages shift along the shafts. The vertically shifting pivot point allows the bed decks to kneel down, that is to fold up at a pivot point lower on the wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible furniture piece generally including a base, a first quick-release locking mechanism, a first cushion member and a first support bracket. The first quick-release locking mechanism is attached to the base. The first cushion member has a first surface and a second surface generally perpendicular to each other. The first surface is supported on the base. The first support bracket is removably attached to the base by the first quick-release locking mechanism. The first support bracket engages the second surface of the first cushion member to solely provide lateral support thereto.

Abstract: A patient care bed includes a windlass mechanism for engaging and movement of an elongate sheet to thereby transport or move a patient supported on the sheet. The windlass mechanism includes a hollow tube with a slot into which a retainer mechanism may be fitted to hold the end of the sheet to the hollow tube.

Abstract: In a lift and transfer device and method, a patient support assembly supported on a lift on a wheeled platform includes a main support arm pivoted to the lift. First and second transversely extending support arms respectively carrying a back support section and a leg support are cantilevered from the main support arm. The main support arm is positioned for lifting the patient from a bed. The main support arm is rotated from a first to a second angular position for lowering a patient to a wheelchair. First and second pivot arms each have an upper end pivotally supported to the back support section and a lower end having a torso grip pad positioned adjacent one side of the patient. Horizontal force applied by each torso grip pad and friction provide patient support. Further device forms are provided for bariatric patients and for use with other types of lifts.

Abstract: A standing frame to aid a person with inability to stand or walk to rise to a standing position and transfer from or to other locations such as chairs, toilets, beds. The standing frame has a flat rigid base with fixtures mounted to it that support a vertical rail frame. The vertical rail frame may be adjusted vertically and the frame incorporates a winch and pulley system that uses rope and a belt to lift a person to a standing position and lower the person to a sitting position. The vertical frame also provides handholds for the person being raised to steady himself. The base is preferably provided with roller balls to easily reposition the frame with a person aboard for relocating the person.

Abstract: A device with a support for a mattress to accommodate a person on the mattress which includes a frame work including connectors to secure the framework in upstanding relation peripherally about the mattress; the frame work includes corner posts each extending a generally common distance above the mattress, and members spanning the corner posts defining a safety zone space between the corner posts and between the members and above a mattress on the bed, a net having an inside and an outside surface supported on the frame work and enclosing the space; and structure to attach the net and frame work together; and the net has a normally closed opening provided with a normally closed closure member for the net opening with an operator structure to open and close the opening accessable only from outside of the net.

Abstract: A system for connecting side rails of a bed frame with a headboard and/or footboard. A hook plate is affixed to the side rails and has a pair of hooks extending outwardly from the ends of the side rails. The hooks form slots in the hook plates and the slots have forward edges formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical. A receiver housing is affixed to the headboard and/or footboard and has a vertical opening with a pair of transverse pins that span that opening. The side rails are affixed to the headboard and/or footboard by inserting the hooks into the vertical opening to engage the pins. A lever arm, pivotally affixed to the receiver housing, can be pivoted to force the hook plate downwardly to forcefully engage and lock the forward edge of the slots with the pins.

Abstract: A futon mattress cover having a partially elastic periphery eliminating the need of slide fasteners. The cover is preferably formed from elastomeric material to assure a snug fit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pillow characterized in that a plurality of sections are formed inside the pillow casing by providing a pair of partitions which slope in such a manner as to open upward between the top cloth and the bottom cloth of the pillow casing, so that stuffing materials are filled into the sections.

Abstract: A mattress sheet is provided that has a panel of a selected size and configuration to be disposed on a mattress in a close fitted relationship. The panel includes a bottom layer that confronts the mattress when disposed thereon, a top layer that provides an upper surface for the panel, and an intermediate layer interposed between the top and bottom layers. A mattress sheet system is provided including a mattress casing sized to receive a mattress in its interior in a close fitted relationship and a mattress sheet that spans the interior when in a fastened state. Cooperative fasteners disposed respectively on the mattress casing and the mattress sheet are located to fasten to one another so that the mattress sheet can be releasably fastened to the mattress casing.

Abstract: The materials needed for making the universal clutch puller and installer (UCPI) consist of flat steel stock and metal pins. After outlining, cutting, drilling, and bending you will end up with a device that makes the installation and removal of clutches easier on motorcycles and small engines with the three shoe clutch system. It cut my install/removal time from 1 ½ hours to approximately fifteen minutes. As you can see in the drawings this device is 14 ½? inches long, 1 ?? inches wide and ¼? inch high.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose hand-held implement having a first component (1) and a second component (2) which are connected to one another for pivoting action about a pin (3) and can be moved between a first position, in which they form, together, an elongate body, and a second position, in which they form a free space for material which is to be stapled, one component (1) comprising a staple magazine (4) and a top part (10) with a staple driver (5) and the other component (2) comprising an anvil (6), and a roll-up measuring tape (23) being arranged in the body with its winding spindle (24) parallel to the pin (3), and adjacent to the latter, such that it can be pulled out on that end side of the body which is located adjacent to the pin (3).

Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including folding pliers or scissors and other tool blades and bits. A pair of handles each has a pivot axle at each end. A base of each pliers jaw or scissors blade is mounted on the pivot axle at one end of a handle, allowing the handles to fold around the jaws to blades to a compact folded configuration of the tool. Each handle has frame side members with attached flanges. Elongate springs lie between the handle frame side members and fit around the flanges, rather than being riveted to the handle frame side members. The springs press against the base of each pliers jaw or other tool blade, to keep each in a folded position or support it in a deployed position. One end of a spring may be hooked around a spring retainer at one end of the handle. The pivot axles interconnect the handle frame side members and the jaws, blades, or tool bits.

Abstract: A spackling tool includes a card material configured in the shape of a putty knife and an abrasive material provided on one side of the tool. A spackling kit can include the aforementioned spackling tool and a container retained adjacent the tool. The container has spackling compound disposed therein. The container can be retained adjacent the hand tool by adhering the container to the hand-tool and/or by packaging the kit such that a packaging layer retains the container adjacent the hand tool. The spackling container can be in the form of a sealed pouch or a tub. A method for manufacturing a spackling kit is also provided.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses (10) for commercial and home-use cleaning of textile. Home-use embodiments replace the home laundry clothes dryer, except for embodiments using a novel manual kit (K). Soiled/stained textile (12, 14) sprayed dampened with solvent, preferably automatically in the dryer apparatus' rotatable drum (16); but the textile therein is not soaked nor immersed in solvent. Highly absorbent, untreated pad material (3, 56) is placed into the drum, for rubbing against the tumbling textile (12, 14), to remove the soil, stains and solvent, as well as provide wrinkle deterring hydration. Also, for home-use washer and washer-dryer combined units, the pad material (3, 56) can be placed into the drum (16) prior to the washing cycle, to enhance the scrubbing action.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing method a washing machine in which laundry is soaked effectively and conveniently. The washing method including the steps of: loading laundry into tub of the washing machine; supplying the tub with washing water such that water level increases step by step to a final level for a predetermined time period; repeatedly soaking the laundry for a predetermined time period within the washing water at the respective increased levels; and rotating the tub and a drum to wash the soaked laundry.

Abstract: A novel polyolefin textile fabric knitted woven and non-woven that in one aspect of the invention is disperse dyed to a light, medium or deep solid shade. In another aspect, the textile fabrics of the present invention are manufactured using polyolefin yarns that contain variable amounts of dye acceptor additives. A fabric with more than one tone of a color is dyed in a single dye bath. The fabrics and yarn using this invention can be processed using conventional spinning, weaving, knitting, web forming machines and will dye using existing dyeing and finishing systems. This invention is of particular value in the apparel and home furnishings industry.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more tricyclic fused 6-5-6 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having one heteroatom. 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: An engagement structure adapted for securement to the end of an aircraft boarding bridge includes a floor, a first floor panel rotatably associated with the floor, and a second floor panel displaceably associated with the floor. The second floor panel is preferably mechanically associated with a drive assembly adapted for displacing the second floor panel relative to the first floor panel to provide a dimensionally adjustable floor area of a boarding bridge proximate the interface of the bridge and an aircraft serviced by the bridge. The engagement structure is adapted to accommodate the docking of the boarding bridge with aircraft having varied entry door configurations.

Abstract: An overhang bracket has a top member, a side member and a diagonal member. The side and top member may be connected together through a removable connecter. A guardrail post holder allows a guardrail post to be installed at a variety of angles to the top member. Rotating the side member causes the diagonal member to translate up or down the side member. A side member locator extends upwards from the overhang bracket to indicate the location of the side member. A tie rod holder holds a tie rod in an offset position relative to the side member. The side member locator may extend upwards through further parts of the shoring system or bridge overhang structure, for example a floor of a concrete form or rebar. A worker may adjust the overhang bracket in place from a standing position on a supporting structure or the floor of the form.

Abstract: A machine for rotating a tire disposed on a vehicle. The machine includes a roller and a roller cover. Contaminants on a tire may be captured by the roller cover and disposed of when the roller cover is periodically removed from the roller.

Abstract: A powered sweeper includes a housing, a brushroll chamber disposed in the housing, a brushroll mounted in a brushroll chamber, a dirt chamber disposed in the housing, a drive motor disposed in the housing, and a driven wheel operatively connected to the drive motor. The brushroll rotates in the brushroll chamber and the dirt chamber communicates with the brushroll chamber such that debris is propelled by the brushroll into the dirt chamber.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is positioned in the rear compartment, and drive means extends between the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.

Abstract: A scraping device, a system and a method for collecting a material are provided. The scraping device may have a bowl having a first end and a second end. A lip may be positioned at the first end and may cover an opening at the first end. In an embodiment, direct mounted cylinders may be attached to the lip and may move the lip to completely cover or uncover the opening. The scraping device may have a tongue mounted to the bowl having a triangular-shaped plate mechanism that may be used to raise and to lower a cutting edge attached to the bowl. Cylinders connected to the mechanism may be retracted or extended to raise or to lower the scraping device. A load within the scraping device may be lifted by force exerted from a barrel end of a cylinder, thus utilizing a maximum potential of the cylinder.

Abstract: An ergonomic cleaning device that fits less than the entire hand can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning device can be used for inanimate or animate surfaces. The cleaning device optionally contains a cleaning composition and can optionally be attached to a cleaning implement. A kit containing the cleaning device optionally provides directions for use and information about disposal.

Abstract: The cleat cleaner (100) of the present invention is provided in the form of an elongated bar (101) having a central handle portion (110), a claw portion (126) at one end 106 of the bar (101), a chisel portion (135) at a second end (107) of the bar (110), and a bristle receiving portion (121) between the claw portion (126) and handle portion (110). A plurality of bristles (140) is mounted on a front face (102) of the bar (101) in said bristle receiving portion (121). The bar (101) is of a one-piece construction and is formed of injection-molded plastic material.

Abstract: A mophead comprises a holder, flexible absorbent mop material held by the holder, and a cleaning implement. The cleaning implement is independent of the mop material and is permanently attached, or disengageably attachable, to the holder at a position adjacent to the outside of the mop material.

Abstract: A towel system having a removable pouch for containing personal items and means for attaching the towel to a variety of different objects.

Abstract: “The Mini-Sweep” was inspired by the limitations of comparable, larger “sweepers” or “dusters”, and may be used with only one hand. It incorporates a “removable/disposable cleaning pad or cloth” which cleans dust and dirt for flat surfaces. By design, “The Mini-Sweep” can reach into areas with only ¼ inch clearance (with use of ‘The Mini-Lifter’) or from ½ inch and larger clearances by itself. It is lightweight, and maneuverable, and all components can be easily stored on “The Mini-Sweep Storage/Mounting Bracket”.

Abstract: A trowel blade includes a pre-finished, hardened and tempered blade having at least two apertures formed therethrough. Each aperture has a cross section tapering from a larger opening in a bottom of the blade to a smaller opening in a top of the blade. At least two cleats are also provided, each cleat being disposed in one of the apertures and each cleat having a lower portion, deformed within the aperture to have a frusto-conical shape mating with internal walls of the aperture. Each cleat also has an upper, inverted frusto-conical portion having a lower surface mating with an upper surface of the blade, and an upper shoulder. The upper shoulder of the upper portion extends upwardly from the lower surface of the upper portion and outwardly from a longitudinal axis of the cleat. The cleats are formed of an integral, rigid material and are collectively configured to provide a substantially rigid interface between the pre-finished blade and a removable handle of the pre-finished blade.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method of making the apparatus, for creating a faux finish on a paintable surface. The apparatus includes a polyvinyl alcohol block having first and second ends, and a longitudinal body extending between the first and second ends. The body also includes at least one planar painting surface and a beveled surface located adjacent the first end of the body.

Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket adapted to mount on one side of a panel and a threaded fastener including a female component mounted in a shaped hole of the panel and a male fastener component extending through the bracket and engaged with a bore in the female fastener component.