Abstract: A ventilated face shield assembly with a glare shield which protects the face of the wearer from debris and/or hazardous materials, such as biological materials, and is particularly well suited for medical and dental applications. A ventilated headband is used as a spacer and to support the face shield assembly on the face of the wearer. The glare shield and face shield are made of sheet material and are configured for flat storage. In one embodiment, the glare shield and face shield are coupled with a hinge and a flexible cord retains the glare shield and face shield in an arcuate configuration. In another embodiment, a protective breathing mask is attached to the face shield assembly and supports the glare shield and face shield. In a further embodiment, the glare shield is used as the spacer for the face shield.

Abstract: An adjustable collar having a vertical fabric strip hole through which a fabric strip passes unimpeded. The fabric strip is secured to a free end of an elastic strip, which is secured to a shirt band at a first end of the elastic strip. A button is secured to a free end of the fabric strip and the button passes through a horizontal buttonhole defined in an end of an outer portion of a neckband of the shirt. The fabric strip is retracted and hidden when the collar is open. The button is larger than a diameter of the fabric strip hole to prevent the fabric strip from retracting completely through the vertical fabric strip hole.

Abstract: The device and method according to an aspect of the present invention provides a garment collar support member for shaping a garment collar, wherein the garment collar support member comprises a first collar shaping region adapted to support a first collar associated with the garment collar, the first collar shaping region comprising a first non planar surface; a second collar shaping region adapted to support a second collar associated with the garment collar, the second collar shaping region comprising a second non planar surface; and a coupling system associated with coupling the first and second collar shaping region together for providing a housing region between the first and second non-planar surface, wherein the housing region stores at least one fastening item.

Abstract: The present invention provides an athletic glove. The athletic glove has an improved padding construction to allow for increased flexibility of the glove. The improved padding construction includes a crescent shaped pad aligned with the middle and index finger. The glove also provides improved palm constructions to improve moisture management and grip. The improved construction includes using moisture or temperature management fabric in strategic locations on the palm or an open palm construction to allow direct contact between a player's palm and the shaft of an athletic stick.

Abstract: Caps and hats are constructed to focus attention on one of two somehow related but different subjects. A baseball-style cap may have two identical fixed visors or bills positioned opposite to each other, a harlequin type of color scheme (front versus rear) and permanently affixed front and rear indicia that depict two opponents or contenders in a competition. It may also commemorate a competition or game, as by one or more laterally placed event indicia, and it may be adjustable to promote the fitting of different head sizes through the use of stretchable material in the lateral aspects of both the crown and the headband. By a simple front to rear rotation of the cap, the wearer might reverse his or her loyalty as, for example, should the team of preference suffer defeat in the contest.

Abstract: An interpersonal towing system deploys two or more harnesses each worn by an individual, each harness connected to opposing sides of a highly elastic towline that is protected by a durable fabric cover. The harnesses are configured for detachable connection to the towline via a pair of loops or rings fixed at upper pelvis level at both the front and rear of each harness. The system is suitable for either person assisting the other to traverse difficult terrain with great efficiency yet without damaging the highly elastic towline.

Abstract: First and second pant legs are removably attached to a pair of shorts to form a pair of long pants. A pouch is attached to an interior surface of the first pant leg. The pouch has a mouth that is accessible through an opening in the first pant leg. The pouch is dimensioned and positioned to receive the first and second pant legs after they have been removed from the shorts and folded up.

Abstract: A device for serving interchangeably as a waist belt and a strap for a musical instrument composed of a flexible elongated member of sufficient length to support a musical instrument on the shoulder of a musician and yet adaptable and wearable as a waist belt with extra length of the elongated member concealed. The elongated member has integral strap apertures on left and right ends for placement on strap buttons of a musical instrument. The elongated member also has integral belt apertures on the middle portion between the right and left ends for attachment to one end of the elongated member by means of an attachment belt hook affixed to that end when the device is worn as a waist belt normally used to support a garment such as pants with belt loops.

Abstract: An adjustable or custom-sized improved headband of uniform vertical height and thickness along its entire length that reduces the force of impact on the player's head and provides the player with better control in redirecting the ball.

Abstract: A site-selectable, helmet-installable load-cushioning pad structure employable inside a helmet shell as a part of a plural-spaced-pad distribution featuring a compressible viscoelastic foam core which resists rapid, but not slow-movement, compression. Associated methodology includes the steps of providing such a structure for installation inside the shell of a helmet, and pre-arming the core of that structure with a load-response characteristics which (a) resists sudden-movement, rapid compression, yet (b) offers less resistance to slow-movement compression. An encapsulating moisture barrier layer may be provided around the foam core.

Abstract: An improved hazardous duty garment system includes an abrasion-resistant, flame-resistant and heat-resistant outer shell, a moisture barrier attached inside the outer shell, and a thermal liner attached to the outer shell and the moisture barrier. The thermal liner includes at least one layer of thermal insulation attached to a layer of a metal screen thermal barrier. The metal screen layer may be made from a plurality of panels and fitted closely together, or a plurality of shingles. The metal screen panels are individually removable and replaceable. The metal screen provides superior heat dissipation properties and superior tolerance of direct heat.

Abstract: A chest wall protector comprises a shell made of a relatively hard, rigid material, a cushion attached to the shell such that the cushion is disposed between the shell and a thoracic wall of a person outside of a region over a heart of the person when the protector is worn by the person, and a garment configured to be worn by the person and to retain the shell and cushion in positions to protect a portion of the thoracic wall of the person when the garment is worn by the person.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a shape of a disposable urinal for children that can be folded to be a small pack before use to be easily carried while securing a sufficient discharging length considering urine discharging directions in a narrow space such as in a car while driving a car or under a circumstance that it is hard to go to a restroom. The present invention, pertaining to a disposable portable urinal in which water-impermeably waterproof-coated boards and absorbents are layered, is characterized by comprising a urinal body having erected urine leak prevention walls, extending from edges of a long rectangular board having a body board and a lower board of the urinal, in order to have an inner space for containing urine; and absorbents attached to the body board and the lower board of the inner space to absorb all the urine, and characterized in that the body board and the lower board of the urinal body are folded to be perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved water closet flange for connection to a plumbing fixture. The improved flange comprises an anchoring element or outer flange, connected to a flexible conduit tube or flexible sleeve, in which is attached an O-ring type of gasket. The improved flange connects a toilet bowl outlet to a waste drainpipe outlet without any flow reduction in between both connecting elements. The improved flange allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a well placed vertical waste drainpipe. The improved flange also allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet that is offset, horizontally oriented, or diagonally placed. The improved flange may further comprise an O-ring type of gasket disposed on the exterior of the flexible sleeve to provide a tight seal between the outer surface of the flexible sleeve and the inner surface of a waste drainpipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flushing device comprising an evacuation fitting (6) that is provided with a sealing member (7) within a pressurized container (2). The sealing member (7) is lifted counter to the pressure of a piston (16) in order to initiate the flushing process. A connecting device (39) for a water pipe (24) is disposed on the container (2). The inventive flushing device further comprises means (49, 50) for flushing with a partial quantity of the flushing water. For example, said means (49, 50) are provided with a power-loaded part (50) which moves the valve member (7) down onto the valve seat (5) of the evacuation fitting (6) when the flushing process is interrupted. In an alternative embodiment, two chambers are provided, only one of which is emptied during partial flushing. Flushing water can be conserved by the fact that the flushing process can be interrupted.

Abstract: A shower arrangement designated to be affixed to a showering area comprises an arced hollow section inside of which is a water line to a head nozzle at the top area of the arc. The arced hollow section has two preferably parallel legs that are both affixed to a wall. The arrangement can be affixed between two abutting walls, between two parallel walls, or also in front of a single wall.

Abstract: A control system for filling a bathtub which automatically shuts off the bathtub faucet when the water has reached a desired level, by detecting a volume of water that has passed through the dispensing pipe or a level of water in the bathtub. In the preferred embodiment a timer is provided to automatically shut off the bathtub faucet after a preset time interval, as a backup or as an independent filling regulator. In one embodiment a temperature sensor or timer is provided to adjust the flow of hot water and cold water as necessary to maintain a constant temperature which has been set by the user. In another embodiment one or more timers are provided to control the flow of hot water and cold water separately as necessary to reach the desired temperature.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture has a mounting assembly for removably mounting the plumbing fixture to a sink deck with a sink hole. The plumbing fixture has a housing, a water outlet, a tubing assembly fluidly connected to the water outlet, and a cavity. The mounting assembly comprises a mounting member having a bore. The mounting member is positioned between the housing and the sink and is adapted to be received in the cavity of the housing. A means removably attaches the housing to the mounting member. At least one hollow member connects to the mounting member. The hollow member extends from the slot in the mounting member and passes through the sink hole. The hollow member is adapted to receive the tubing assembly. A means secures the hollow member to the sink.

Abstract: A bracket system for securing one or two single-lever-valves and associated water pipes to a support board. In one embodiment of the invention, a bracket system includes first and second female tongues, and a male tongue. The female and male tongues work can be orientated to cooperatively attach two single-lever-valves back to back to a support board.

Abstract: Described herein is a crib and locking mechanism for a crib. Preferably, a pair of mechanisms is located on the left and the right side of the top horizontal member of the front guard rail, and another pair is on the rear guard rail, with the pairs being positioned on either the outside of the guard rail(s) or on the inside of the guard rail(s). Each mechanism preferably includes a bar that can be slid back (“lock”) and forth (“release”). One end of the bar has a notch that covers a complimentary section within the crib frame to keep the rail from sliding down. There is a slit on the inside of the horizontal member through which a protruding knob is exposed. Moving the knob slides the bar back and forth. In order to lower the rail, the rail must be slightly lifted to disengage the notch from its complimentary part and the knob of both mechanisms must be simultaneously moved to the “release” position. Additionally, the rail can be completely removed from the crib.

Abstract: A water-swung hammock is provided that requires no measure of human or mechanical effort to swing back and forth, thereby increasing a hammock's relaxation characteristics and enabling enjoyment of a hammock on the water. The water-swung hammock includes a floatable body for supporting a main body frame. The floatable body includes a generally flat central portion and raised ends so as to form a sled that is capable of supporting a user. The water-swung hammock further includes a swingable sheet for supporting the user and a support for swingable suspension of the swingable sheet relative to the main body frame. The water-swung hammock further includes a water-swinging pendular assembly coupled to the main body frame for receiving water movement and thereby imparting motive power to the swingable sheet.

Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has base, a plurality of wire struts pivotally secured to the base, an upper wire grid pivotally secured to the wire struts and braces extending between the base and an outermost wire strut. A lower hinge comprising a piece of wire having a square wave shape is secured to and extends between the bases. An upper hinge is secured to and extends between border wires of the sections. A support assembly is secured to and extends between the first and second sections.

Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has base, a plurality of wire struts pivotally secured to the base, an upper wire grid pivotally secured to the wire struts and braces extending between the base and an outermost wire strut. A lower hinge comprising a piece of wire having a square wave shape is secured to and extends between the bases. An upper hinge is secured to and extends between border wires of the sections.

Abstract: a flat, round, portable padded pouch with net material front (4) air resistant interior back (9) will allow air to escape freely from perforated tubing confined inside portable padded air flow pouch. An opening (7) and (8) has a velcro like fastening material to secure perforated tubing in specific place. Said pouch will offer cool air to a person laying in bed between bedding.

Abstract: A patient bed and a method for reproducibly positioning and supporting a patient in a medical diagnosis or therapy apparatus, such as a CT apparatus or an MRI apparatus, involve supporting at least regions of the patient body in a desired position on the patient bed and using at least one positioning unit to position the regions of the patient body relative to the patient bed. The patient bed has a number of height-adjustable elements arranged like a matrix that are individually adjustable in terms of height.

Abstract: A collapsible structure for beds comprises a lower frame; the frame having a floor. There is at least one front and at least one rear transverse support and at least one longitudinal support supported by the floor. At least two front arms are pivotally attached to the front transverse support and joined so as to pivot together. At least two rear arms are pivotally attached to the rear transverse support. Upper support arms are pivotally connected between the front and rear arms, for supporting a platform. A linear actuator is connected between the front arms and the rear transverse support for raising and lowering the collapsible structure; finally there is provided a means for adjusting the height of the structure in its raised position. In one embodiment, the linear actuator is an electromechanical actuator.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved bed platform, specifically it refers to a lower collapsible structure to support a mattress or mattresses, characterized by consisting of a collapsible structure on a lower platform which may be built into a bed, which acts simultaneously on vertical and horizontal axes, to move an upper platform on which a mattress or mattresses rest in a collapsed resting position to an elevated and displaced working position.

Abstract: An adjustable articulated bed with separate adjustable leg and head/back assemblies which support an articulating mattress. The invention is manufactured in three pieces specifically designed for economical shipping directly to consumers via United Parcel, FedEx or US Postal, and is easily assembled without tools. The appearance of the bed is similar to that of a standard bed box spring or platform foundation and may be assembled and placed on a traditional metal frame, headboard, or footboard with side rails. Optional adjustable height legs are threadably attachable into support brackets connected to the bottom of each assembly to adjust the overall height of the bed.

Abstract: A medical bolster for alleviating the effects of poor circulation supports either the legs above the heart or the heart above the extremities to improve blood and lymph fluid flow in a patient. The collapsible bolster has an articulated frame pivotally connected together for adjusting the angle between the base frame member and the support frame member. A brace extends between the base frame and the support frame to fix and secure the frame in a selected position. The brace has a safety stop to prevent injury during collapse and the brace is oriented to vector the forces within the articulated frame.

Abstract: A water based pillow includes a common fluid retaining envelope which is divided into two elongate regions having different fluid support and fluid dynamic characteristics. One region is basically uninterrupted while a second region has a series of heat seal islands joining opposed sides of the envelope. These heat seal islands reduce the amount of fluid retained in the second region. This second region is preferably the head support region and under load. Some fluid is displaced from this region and enters the first region which is preferably the neck support region. The amount of fluid in the envelope can be adjusted or set to maintain a thin layer of fluid beneath the user's head.

Abstract: The invention is a pocket spring assembly built in a mattress for independently providing cushioning or shock-absorbing performance, the pocket spring assembly. The pocket spring assembly includes a pocket set (10) with a plurality of pockets (12) each accommodating a coil spring (11) arranged regularly in a longitudinal direction (R) and a transversal direction (C); a plurality of helical coils (20) threadly engaged to an upper surface of the pocket set (10) in the horizontal direction (R) for fixing an upper end turn of the coil spring (11); and a non-woven fabric (40) attached to an upper portion of the pocket set (10) for fixing the upper portion of the pocket set (10).

Abstract: A trim-type hammer having a recess in its elongated handle housing a stud finder secured within by a lip having an impact member to mark the location on a sheetrocked wall overlying a stud beneath.

Abstract: A method for shaping animal hide may generally comprise the steps of wetting an animal hide, chemically treating the animal hide and then shaping the animal hide to the desired form. Once the animal hide is wetted and chemically treated, the hide becomes malleable, that is, adaptable and manually manipulable. The wetting and chemical treatment steps may be repeated as the animal hide becomes stiff. The flexible, malleable animal hide may then be manually manipulated to the desired shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition including at least one mixed dye containing at least one chromophore of methine or carbonyl type or their combinations. The invention-furthermore relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, especially human keratin fibers, such as the hair, using the composition, and also to a suitable kit. The invention also relates to the abovementioned mixed dyes per se.

Abstract: A system for uniformly delivering treatment compositions to fabrics in a fabric article drying appliance. The system also provides for efficient delivery of treatment compositions to fabrics in a fabric article drying appliance. A method is also provided for the uniform and efficient delivery of treatment compositions to fabrics in fabric article drying appliances.

Abstract: A washing machine comprising: a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and fluid communication therewith; and at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source.

Abstract: A method for controlling dehydration of a washing machine, in which one reference degree of eccentricity in the direction, in which the vibration of a tub is large, is set to be lower than the other reference degree of eccentricity in the direction, in which the vibration of the tub is small, or one reference degree of eccentricity in the direction to the installation of a drying device is set to be lower than the other reference degree of eccentricity in the reverse direction, thereby preventing the washing machine from being excessively vibrated and allowing the washing machine to easily perform a dehydrating operation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dyeing composition comprising an acylaminophenol coupler and a method for dyeing keratinous fibres, such as hair, using this coupler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stripping artificial color from keratin fibers with a composition containing at least one phosphine and/or an acid-addition salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for preparing the tinted contact lens with the covalently bonded novel reactive tinting compound is disclosed. The reactive tinting compound with mono vinyl functionality is prepared by reacting the reactive dye with a hydrophilic monomer containing both pendent hydroxyl and vinyl groups under an alkaline condition. The water soluble reactive dyes containing either difluoro-chloropyrimidine or ?-sulphatoethylsulphone reactive groups are used for synthesis of the reactive tinting dye. The lens forming materials is photo-polymerized in the presence of the reactive tinting compound to prepare a tinted contact lens. The reactive tinting compound is copolymerized with the lens forming monomers in a single photo-polymerization step that required no subsequently alkaline soaking or developing step as used in the prior art. In addition, the covalently bonded dye is stable and durable in the lens and does not fade or leach out after multiple high-pressure thermal sterilization.

Abstract: A process for converting perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboximides of the general formula I in which R1 and R2 are each unbranched, branched or cyclic C1-C8-alkyl to a form suitable for use as fluorescent dyes, which comprises a) dissolving or suspending the perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboximides in an organic or inorganic solvent whose molecules have a molecular volume of ?230 ?3 at from 0 to 250° C.

Abstract: The claimed liquid formulations contain an organic acid and a branched mono- or di-alcohol. The addition of the alcohol improves the storage stability of the liquid formulations.

Abstract: A method of colouring porous material, especially human hair, is described, which method comprises applying to the material being coloured, in any desired order successively, or simultaneously, a) at least one capped diazonium compound of Formula (1) and/or at least one compound of Formula (2) and/or at least one compound of Formula (3) wherein Q is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heterocyclic residue, R is the radical of an unsubstituted or substituted, water-soluble aliphatic or aromatic amine, and T is an unsubstituted or substituted, water-soluble aliphatic or aromatic residue, wherein at least one of the groups must contain a radical imparting water solubility, and a) at least one water-soluble coupling component under conditions such that, initially, coupling does not take place, and then causing the capped diazonium compound present on the material to react with the coupling component.

Abstract: To permit below-dock level end-loading operations and to limit accidental freefalling of a dock leveler's deck, a dock leveler includes a unique support mechanism that employs one or more safety legs with an integral or operatively connected lip deflector. The support mechanism can be selectively moved to a deck-supporting position for freefall protection or moved to a lip-deflecting position for below dock level end-loading operations. In the deck-supporting position, the safety leg prevents the deck from falling an unsafe distance. In the lip-deflecting position, the lip deflector guides the descending motion of the dock leveler's lip extension plate so that the lip, while hanging pendant, can bypass and descend below a set of lip keepers.

Abstract: A pit dock leveler having a base frame secured to a loading dock pit and a dock platform pivotally connected at one end to the base frame and pivotally connected at its opposite end to a dock platform lip that pivots between a downward hanging position when the dock leveler is not in use and an extended position substantially co-planar with the dock platform when the dock leveler is in use, whereby the dock platform lip spans and compensates for the space and height differentials between the loading dock and a transport vehicle, wherein the improvement comprises, the dock platform having a plurality of independent segments arranged adjacent one another, each segment being formed from a single metallic sheet having two opposing ends and two opposing side edges, with the opposing side edges first bent downwardly at right angles and then bent inwardly in mirror image relationship, forming two opposing C-channels from the single metallic sheet, with each segment being separately and pivotally connected at one end

Abstract: This invention provides a guiding apparatus 10 for use in operating a pool cleaner. The apparatus 10 includes a housing configured for connection to a hose of the pool cleaner. The housing has front and rear parts 12, 14 configured to pivot in relation to each other about a zone of contact between the front and rear parts 12, 14. The apparatus 10 also includes a driven member having a ratchet 20 and an arm 22 housed within the housing and arranged to be driven by the to and fro motion of the hose. The apparatus 10 further includes a transducer housed within the housing, connected to the driven member, and adapted to transduce motion of the driven member to motion to be imparted to pivot the front and rear parts 12, 14 in relation to each other in order to influence movement of the body of the pool cleaner.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (20, 200) that includes a conductive path (84, 208, 212) from an article (24, 216) being cleaned to a ground (88, 220). The conductive path allows a static electrical charge present on the article to be drawn off the article so as to reduce the likelihood the article will be damaged by the static electrical charge. In one embodiment, the electrical path includes an electrically conductive brush (36). In another embodiment, the electrical path includes at least one contact (224, 228) spaced from a cleaning member.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine, particularly for industrial applications, comprising a chassis that supports in a downward region at least one brush, which can be actuated with a rotary motion, and at least one floor wiper, which is arranged to the rear of the brush along the travel direction of the machine and is arranged substantially transversely to the travel direction of the machine, the floor wiper being freely rotatably associated with the chassis about a substantially vertical oscillation axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for unclogging a toilet with the sliding mechanism allowing for easier operation. The sliding mechanism easily allows movement of the snake within the handle. The sliding handle is in a locked position when the snake is not in use. The rubber air tube, when plunging, does not allow water to enter. There is a reducer connecting the plunger to the stationary handle. There is a hollow nipple inside the reducer which connects to the lower end of the rubber tube. The snake goes through the nipple and up the hollow tube to the sliding mechanism. The top end of the rubber tube is connected to the sliding mechanism. The top end of the snake is threaded through the sliding mechanism, and there is a locking device on the top of the sliding mechanism connected to the snake. This is helpful for new “low flow” toilets.

Abstract: A hunter's boot cleaner includes a support member, a cleaner member having a boot scraping surface, and a securing mechanism for securing the boot cleaner to a tree or ladder. The cleaner member can be adjusted relative to the support member to accommodate different boot sizes.