Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device permits a eye mask, eyes cover, face shield or mask, sleep shade or sleep mask, light shade, blindfold, eye patch for a single eye and/or other such facial cover, to hold a single or a grouping of hygienic plastic, paper or other hygienic material in a removeable fashion so that easy cleaning can be effected after use and/or the hygienic article can be discarded so that the post-use impure material does not contact again the same or a different user's face. The device of this invention may also be impregnated with a scent and/or a cream, gel or other element to impart a substance or treatment onto eyes and/or face over a prolonged period.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved article of clothing that protects areas of the body, such as the knee area, elbow area, and the foot area, that are vulnerable to injuries during crawling. In embodiments of the present invention, an article of clothing is incorporated with a knee protective device that includes soft padding for covering the knee area for knee protection, an elbow protective device that includes soft padding covering the elbow area for elbow protection, and a foot protective device that includes soft padding covering the foot area for protection of the foot, and a traction device that includes sufficient coefficient of friction to create stable traction during crawling.

Abstract: The outer shell of a fire protective coat includes right and left vertical pleats in its back portion to accommodate forward movement of its sleeves, and its sleeves each include front and rear pleats near where the sleeves connect to the body portion of the outer shell to accommodate upward movement of the sleeves and reduce rising or lifting of the lower edge of the coat. The removable liner therein includes an outer moisture barrier layer and an inner thermal layer, the inner thermal layer including right and left darts in its back portion near where its sleeve portions connect to its body portion and pleats in its sleeve portions near where they connect to its body portion. The moisture barrier layer includes right and left darts in its back portion near where its sleeve portions connect to its body portion and darts in its sleeve portions near where they connect to its body portion.

Abstract: A lens cleaning apparatus comprises a dust-absorbent pad which attaches to the back of a glove worn by the operator of a vehicle, where the operator is wearing goggles, glasses, a face shield or other protective eye wear. The pad also detaches as desired. The pad comprises an internal support member of compressible material. The pad further comprises a cover having an outward facing side and an inward facing side, where the outward facing side comprising a soft plush cover and the inward facing side comprising removable fastening means. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A golf glove for increasing the flying distance of golf ball has an insert that provide a repulsion forces to the grip of a golf club when the head of the club impacts a golf ball. The insert is made of synthetic elastomer such as polyurethane, silicon rubber, EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer, EMA (Ethylene Methyl Acetate copolymer), or EAA (Ethylene Acrylic Acetate copolymer). The insert has a planar shape that fits to the concave inner surface of human palm. The insert is firmly attached to the inner surface of the palm side of a golf glove.

Abstract: Golf glove saving pads can be used and attached to a golf glove to serve as a glove saver. The saving pads comprise at least one layer of non-slip material that has a double sided glue tape, or a layer of releasable glue in stead, at the bottom so that the golf glove saving pads can be attached onto a golf glove and secured during golf swings. The whole golf glove saving pads can be easily removed by using the hot air to soften the glue bonding to a golf glove, therefore they are replaceable. Moreover, the golf glove saving pads also serve as a moisture barrier to eliminate the effect due to the moisture from the perspiration of the hands that causes the golf glove to become weaker to sustain the stress during golf swings, therefore, the golf glove saving pad can extend the normal usage life of a golf glove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove having a body made from an elastomeric material and sized and shaped so as to receive a wearer's hand. The body has a cuff portion including a first end, which is connected to the body, and a second end, which is positioned opposite the first end. The cuff portion includes an annular ridge formed thereon and expandable radially outwardly so as to facilitate the insertion of a wearer's hand into the body. The ridge is positioned between the first and second ends such that at least one section of the cuff portion positioned adjacent the second end can be folded over another section of the cuff portion positioned adjacent the first end so as to form an open pocket, whereby materials falling from the body during the use of the glove can be caught by the pocket. In order to make the glove of the present invention, an annular projection is formed on a former.

Abstract: Headgear which can be formed into a compact unit such as a carrying case comprising a headband portion and a bill portion, the bill portion being comprised of at least two bill sections which are hingedly connected to one another, the bill sections being made of a semi-rigid plastic having a shape in a relaxed position, which maintains the bill sections in an extended position, the bill sections being releasably formable into a substantially flat configuration such that when the headband is collapsed so as to be partially positionable under the bottom side of the first bill section, the collapsed headband will be at least partially disposed between the bottom side of the first bill section and the bottom side of the second bill section.

Abstract: A forehead clearing apparatus having a psir of wedge shaped modules comprising hook and pile strips wherein the pile strip has a peel and stick backing which is glued onto the headband of a hat or cap and the hook strip is permanently bonded to the wedge shaped module so that the wedge shaped modules are readily removable.

Abstract: A light reflective headwear in the form of a baseball style cap is provided in which substantially all exterior surfaces of each of the several portions of the headwear are formed of light reflecting material such as retroreflective material which is colored so as to appear substantially the same as a non-light reflective headwear of corresponding color under normal light conditions. The headwear has a favorable and aesthetic appearance because it appears and feels substantially the same as conventional headwear during normal lighting conditions, but is also a very effective piece of safety wear-gear as it provides a high degree of visibility for persons wearing same under low lighting or dark conditions, reflecting light up to approximately 1000 meters from a source of light.

Abstract: A bandana device for use by a vehicle rider wearing a helmet, to protect against dust impingement on the face, whereby when the bandana is applied to the wearer's face and the corners are brought together at the rear of the wearer's neck and below the lowermost rear edge of the helmet, the components are then positioned to be pressed together to retain the bandana tensioned over the wearer's face, and to exclude entrance of dust and dirt beneath the bandana.

Abstract: Fire protective trousers include an outer shell and a removable liner, the outer shell having right and left front panels which extend around and behind the center sides of the outer shell and connect with respective right and left rear panels along outseams at the rear of the outer shell, thus providing more material in the front of the outer shell and reducing rubbing contact with the body of the wearer. The respective inseams curve to the rear and down to the lower edges of the rear panels. The right and left front panels also include respective upper and lower pleats that extend from the outseams toward the inseams and from the inseams toward the outseams thereof to provide extra material in the knee areas of the leg portions. The rear panels have concave lower edges to reduce dragging on the ground and the possibility of being stepped on by the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to athletic support garment having a support panel sized and shaped to encircle a person's waist or hips, and a crotch panel, the support panel having a front side, back side, top edge and bottom edge, the crotch panel having a front seamless portion sized and shaped to contain a person's genitals, a rear portion sized and shaped to cover the space between the buttocks but not restrict or impede movement of the person's legs and a strap portion joining the front portion and rear portion of the crotch panel, a first end of the crotch panel attached to the front side of the bottom edge of the support panel and a second end of the crotch panel attached to the rear side of the bottom edge of the support panel; wherein the support panel and crotch panel are formed from a fabric comprising a blend of a synthetic fiber and at least 10% of a stretchable fiber wherein the tensile strength of the fabric is sufficient to hold the genitals on top of and against the pubic bone above the crotc

Abstract: A multi-purpose goggle for protecting the eyes of the wearer in industrial and sporting environments and against glare when the wearer is viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time, for housing a virtual reality display and for use by pilots engaged in training for their instrument flight rating. The goggle housing is comprised of a downwardly extending upper surface with a first end and a second end, a viewing area operatively configured in some embodiments for receiving an insert, a centrally disposed nose bridge and a first and second lower panel disposed opposite the nose bridge and a securing means comprised of rearward extensions of the upper surface and lower panels.

Abstract: The functional clothing article includes a body for receiving and supporting a femoral region, a hip region, an abdominal region and a waist region of a user. An abdominal support unit is provided at a front portion of the body to support the abdominal region. A hip support unit is provided at a rear portion of the body to elastically support the hip region. The hip supporting unit includes a fastening unit for detachably coupling the hip support unit to the abdominal support unit.

Abstract: A system and method for a plunger for unclogging a toilet. A plunger system comprising an elongated cylinder, a flexible material at a first end of the elongated cylinder, an air reservoir located inside the cylinder having an outlet extending through the flexible material, and a valve adapted to release compressed air stored inside the air reservoir through the outlet. The flexible material is capable of being expanded to seal the exit port of a toilet. A method for unclogging a toilet with a plunger device comprising the following steps: inserting a first end of a plunger device into an exit port of the toilet, expanding a flexible material attached to the first end of the plunger device to seal the exit port, and releasing a bolus of air into the exit port past the flexible material to unclog the toilet.

Abstract: A tool (120, 220, 320) is engageable with the upper wall (44) of a cartridge (42) and placeable over a diverter (50) which may have been secured to the upper wall. The tool employs fingers (126, 226, 336) which are adapted to engage openings (64, 64a) in the upper wall for enabling the cartridge to be insert into or removed from a urinal (49).

Abstract: A toilet flush control has a base member that secures to the toilet tank and supports an actuator shaft for rotational movement about a first axis. A flush arm is mounted to the base member for pivotal movement about a second axis that is spaced from the first axis and connects to the flapper. A float rod has a first end supported on the shaft whereby movement of the shaft in a first rotational direction pivots the float arm from a first float rod position to a second float rod position, and an end of the float arm is configured to engage the flush arm to move the flush arm to an intermediate position. A cam element is disposed on the shaft whereby, when the shaft is rotated in another rotational direction, the cam moves the flush arm from a first to a second flush arm position.

Abstract: An adapter for a toilet flushing apparatus to simplify installation of said apparatus comprising a generally circular body having a top, a bottom, an internal surface and an external surface, the top internal surface having means for affixing to the base of a toilet flushing apparatus the bottom having at least two descending legs and a locking means for securing the apparatus within a toilet. The adapter may be provided separately affixed to a toilet flushing apparatus or be integral to the bottom of a toilet flushing apparatus.

Abstract: A spraying device having a spray head fluidly connected to a hose terminating in a threaded end. The hose end is connected to a T-shaped fitting threadably connected at one end to the water tank of a toilet system and at the other end to the water inlet leading into the water tank. The T-shaped fitting has another end fluidly coupled to the hose end. An on-off valve may be interposed between the T-shaped fitting and the hose end. In either case, the T-shaped fitting and spray hose may be coupled to a preexisting toilet system without need for turning off the water supply thereto and the spray head may be used to clean a bed pan, a toilet bowl, diapers, or the like.

Abstract: A multi-function toilet seat having a body including an oval and arcuate shaped portion, defining an ergonomically configured upper surface and an open interior. A rear portion interconnects opposite extending ends of the arcuate shaped portion. A fluid inlet plug extends from a first location associated with the body and communicates with a plurality of succeeding and interior extending passageway channels. The channels communicate in turn with a plurality of spray nozzles located at spaced locations along an inner defining surface of the seat. A suction outlet extends from a second location associated with the body and communicates with an exhaust motor incorporated into the rear portion. A plurality of exhaust apertures extend along spaced inner locations of the seat and evacuate an airflow from within an associated toilet bowl interior and through the suction outlet.

Abstract: A baby bath seat assembly includes a support member having a mounting bracket that clamps onto a tub wall and carrying a support that extends downwardly into the tub. The support carries a base on which the seat is mounted to turn through approximately 180°, and a detent mechanism releasably locks the seat in any selected position.

Abstract: A water retention dam including a collapsible outer shell having an inner chamber and at least one surface for preventing the passage of water. The outer shell has a first surface configured to serve as a barrier to water and a second surface for attachment to a floor. The second surface has a recess for receiving an adhesive.

Abstract: A bracket system for securing one or two single-lever-valves and associated water pipes to a support board located inside a wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a siphon for a sink or similar element, comprising an upper part, a lower pivoting part, connection means which are disposed between said parts and a gasket. According to the invention, the aforementioned connection means comprise: at least one hinge which is used to pivot and guide the lower part around the axis of the hinge and which can be uncoupled such that the lower and upper parts can be completely separated; and locking means which are disposed between the lower and upper parts and which comprise at least one clip. The aforementioned connection means can be used to align the lower part of the siphon and the upper part thereof and to compress the gasket when the two parts are connected.

Abstract: A crib, which is convertible to a plurality of other furniture pieces, has four legs, a front panel, a rear panel, two side panels, and two stabilizing posts. The stabilizing posts are positioned adjacent and parallel to the two legs supporting the front panel. Each stabilizing post is removably engaged to a leg, and is structurally independent of the front panel. All components of the crib can utilized when the crib is converted to another furniture piece, so that no components are discarded.

Abstract: Improvement in Combination bed (4) and desk (3) is disclosed: an articulated parallelogram (6, 8, 10, 11) based system and mechanism that links bed frame (4) and desktop (3) to elements (6, 10) fixed to a wall (or support or furniture body). Bed rotates as a wallbed, and desktop goes down and up always leveled. In raised position, bed lies against the wall, bedding concealed, and cantilever desktop at standard height rests against bed bottom. In the lowered position, the bed is deployed at normal height and desktop goes underneath at floor level. Desktop can admit objects as a PC monitor (up to 0.4 m height) that can remain undisturbed through conversion and stowing.

Abstract: A playpen with columns comprises a plurality of first corners each having a first bulge and a second bulge, a plurality of second corners each having a first sleeve and a second sleeve, a first rod unit connecting the first corners, a second rod unit connecting the second corners, a plurality of first columns whose one end bushes around the first bulge and another end thereof is inserted into the first sleeve, a plurality of second columns whose one end bushes around the second bulge and another end thereof is inserted into the second sleeve, and a boundary shelter unit covering the first columns. The distance between two opposite second columns is larger than that of two opposite first columns so that the second columns are revealed.

Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a fold controller to control foldable movement of the bed rail and adjustment to clamp the bedrail to the bed.

Abstract: A bed rail structured to minimize the gap between the mattress and the bed rail and including a leg portion and a rail portion. The rail portion extends upwardly on a first side of the mattress to extend beyond the sleeping surface of the mattress and prevent a person from rolling out of bed. The leg portion is sandwiched between the mattress and the box spring and extends toward a second side of the mattress. In one embodiment, the leg portion includes a distal end that is engaged to the second side of at least one of the mattress and box spring such that the distal end and rail portion hug the mattress. In another embodiment, the bed rail includes a relatively rigid cover depending from an upper portion of the rail portion to the sleeping surface so as to cover a gap that may exist between the first side of the mattress and the rail portion.

Abstract: A bed frame includes a base frame, an articulated support deck, an intermediate frame positioned between the base frame and the articulated support deck, and an auto-contour mechanism. The bed frame may include siderails which are provided with a latching mechanism. The bed frame may also include a caster assembly including a wheel, a housing, and an upstanding mounting plate coupled to the housing.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a rear portion of a patient transport cart is described. The support structure supports the weight at the rear of the cart during normal operation and while loading and unloading of the cart into and out of an ambulance, i.e., at times when the undercarriage of the cart is folded into a compact position and the ambulance is supporting only the front end of the cart. The support structure includes a main body assembly, a wheel assembly attached to the bottom of the main body assembly and oriented to rotate about a horizontal axis while supporting the main body assembly, and an attaching means attaching the main body assembly to a member of the patient transport cart proximate to the rear portion of the patient transport cart.

Abstract: A patient immobilization device comprises a backboard having a front side and a back side, and a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard. The paddles are configured to move between a storage position and a support position, to support the head of a patient. Each paddle has a leg portion depending therefrom and extends through a respective slot formed in the backboard between the front and back and sides. A spanning portion of the paddle depends from the leg portion and engages the back side of the backboard to secure the paddle to the backboard. The spanning portion moves in a generally arcuate path between the storage and support positions.

Abstract: A sleeper-support device designed to minimize cervical rotation with respect to the torso for a person lying prone. The device includes a wedge-shaped head support that maintains the head in repose at an intermediate orientation between zero rotation and the traditional 90-degree rotation typical of the prone sleeper. The device also includes a wedge-shaped torso piece that constrains the torso from rotating in the direction that would increase the angle between the head and neck (the head-turn angle). The support this device provides prone sleepers allows them to sleep comfortably without incurring the back and cervical stress and strain commonly associated with sleeping in the prone position.

Abstract: A support device includes a support structure having a wedge configuration, and a cover comprising a case, the case having a lumen sized to accommodate the support structure. A cover of a support structure includes a case having a lumen sized for accommodating a support structure, the case having a first end, a second end, a top side extending between the first and the second ends, and a bottom side, wherein a first distance between the top side and the bottom side at the first end is shorter than a second distance between the top side and the bottom side at the second end.

Abstract: This invention discloses a massage pillow comprising an external pocket which is a semi-closed pocket having an opening, a latch device disposed at the opening, and a pocket chamber defined therein; an internal pocket which is a semi-closed tubular pocket at one end having a pipe hole connected to the opening of the external pocket and the other end having a pocket opening disposed at an appropriate position, and a pipe chamber defined therein for accommodating a vibrator; and a filler made of soft material passing through the pocket opening along the pipe chamber to be filled inside the pocket chamber, and then the pocket opening being sealed to constitute the massage pillow.

Abstract: A cushion adapted to reduce heat and moisture from a wheelchair user's body, including a cushion member having a compressible material that permits air and moisture to flow through the cushion member. The cushion also includes an air and water permeable cover adapted to receive the cushion member. The cover includes an interface member having an outer layer formed of a hydrophobic material, an inner layer formed of a hydrophilic material, and a spacer layer having fibers positioned between, and generally perpendicular to, the outer and inner layers.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an improvement in a bed mattress containing signal means for the identification of the correct mattress position for any day of the year, making it viable for the implementation of a rotation program designed for increasing the useful life of this product. The improved mattress contains signal means for indicating which one of the four possible mattress positions is the correct one at the date of inspection. For example, in a monthly rotation program, if the current month is not indicated on the mattress in a directly readable form, the mattress should have its position altered, until the correct month is directly readable on the mattress. In this manner, the four positions of the mattress are uniformly used, expanding significantly the useful life of the mattress, in comparison with another that is not rotated, that is rotated sporadically or that is rotated in a random fashion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mattress having a material beneficial to humans and a stone bed having the mattress which includes a layered part that is made by sequentially layering a jade stone, slate, hardwood charcoal, a losses plate, an electromagnetic wave interceptor, the electro-heating plate, a non-woven fabric and an internal/external heat insulating material. Furthermore, a finishing part including segmental basic units, assistant units, patterning units and mixed units, which are made of materials beneficial to humans, is attached to an upper surface of the layered part of the mattress. Therefore, the present invention provides superior ventilation and is environment-friendly, thus providing elegant products of high quality to consumers.

Abstract: An inflatable bed includes an envelope having first and second walls and a surrounding wall that cooperates with the first and second walls to define an air chamber, a flexible partition sheet disposed within the air chamber, a reinforcing sheet overlying the partition sheet and having a marginal end, a plurality of first retention members connected between the first wall of the envelope and the partition sheet, and a plurality of second retention members connected between the second wall of the envelope and the reinforcing sheet. The flexible partition sheet has a peripheral end welded to the surrounding wall and dividing the air chamber into first and second air chambers. The reinforcing sheet is welded to the partition sheet solely at the marginal end.

Abstract: A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

Abstract: A ratcheting wrench includes a longitudinally extending handle body, a mounting seat disposed on an upper handle end of the handle body, a ratcheting fastening mechanism which includes a ratchet wheel assembly disposed in the mounting seat to rotate a drive shaft that extends outwardly from the mounting seat, and a hammer bell which is detachably coupled to the mounting seat and which extends transverse to the drive shaft such that the ratcheting wrench can perform ratcheting and hammering operations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of implants that include soft tissue. More particularly, the present invention is directed to processes for treating implants that include soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, and to implants produced by such processes. The present invention is also directed to processes and apparatus for improved processing of implants that include soft tissue, by applying kinematic restraint, preferably tension, to the implant or specific portions of the implants during the treatment, and to implants produced by such processes and apparatus. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity.

Abstract: Organic polyamines having at least three amino groups in the molecule or mixtures, or reaction products (1) of such polyamines with (2) at least one alkylsilane having organic oxy radicals bonded to the silicon atom and a functional group bonded to the alkyl group, so that said reaction products have at least two free amino groups in the molecule, said functional group forming a covalently bonded bridging group with an amino group of the polyamine, are suitable as cationic auxiliaries in the finishing of leathers and skins, pretanned with dialdehydes and retanned with organic tanning agents, with anionic auxiliaries, such as, for example, anionic dyes.

Abstract: A process is disclosed to treat the protein hydrolysate, prepared conventionally from a proteinous source, with alkali metal hydride to obtain alcohol which is subsequently oxidized to obtain aldehyde under certain specified conditions, thereby converting large protein molecules into aldehyde based industrial products of much smaller molecular size.

Abstract: Horny substances are removed from hides, pelts or skins of dead animals by treating the hides, pelts or skins in aqueous liquor with one or more compounds of the formula I or their corresponding alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts or ammonium or phosphonium salts, the variables being defined as follows: R1 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C12-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more S—H or O—H groups; X1 to X4 are identical or different and are selected from hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, O—H, S—H and N—HR2, R2 is hydrogen or C1-C12-alkyl or a C1-C4-Alkyl-C?O group, at least one radical X1 to X4 being S—H when R1 contains at least one sulfur atom and at least two radicals X1 to X4 being S—H when R1 contains no sulfur atom.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. and optionally, a fluoropolymer, that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Compositions may further include a zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater, than zero millivolts. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to drying or ironing, through soaking or direct spray application, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or clothing refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric treated by contact with the protective composition is then cured by drying and/or heating.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating a wash durable material includes forming a substrate having strands with void spaces in the strands and between the strands; filling at least a part of the void spaces with nano-particles; and forming projections on the substrate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a laundry retaining device comprising a strap and a bag. The strap is suitable for retaining larger articles of clothing that have openings to pass the strap through, such as shirts and shorts. The bag, preferably a mesh bag, retains smaller articles of clothing or articles that do not have openings to pass the strap through. The device allows for the washing and drying of a set or several sets of clothes at once without having to sort and recreate each set of laundered clothes.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of human keratinous fibres and in particular hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium based on water and at a basic pH, at least one oxidation dye and an alkalinizing agent consisting of sodium metasilicate and aqueous ammonia, and the dyeing method using this composition.