Abstract: Disclosed is a sun hat including ear-covering portions, which provides sun protection for the front of face and ears of a wearer so as to minimize the danger of a bum through direct sunlight, by integrally extending the ear-covering portions from a peripheral portion of a visor installed at an elastic hair band of the sun hat, and by setting a visor installation angle to a relatively small acute angle. The sun hat includes a circular hair band of which a rear side is open and a visor integrally formed with the hair band at a front portion thereof. Ear-covering portions rewardly extend from a peripheral portion of the visor so as to provide sun protection for a front portion and ears in a face of a wearer. An installation angle of the visor installed at the hair band is set to a relatively small acute angle of about 30 to 45 degrees.

Abstract: A baseball catcher's protective sleeve to shield the inner forearm and wrist from short hop and wild pitches. The baseball catcher's protective sleeve is particularly suited for children, and also particularly suited for training and practice. The sleeve comprises an inner and outer tubular shell formed of a stretchable, moisture-absorbent fabric and sewn together with a soft pad conforming to the inner forearm sewn there between in a segmented manner for flexibility and protection. The protective sleeve fits securely around the forearm without slipping or causing discomfort. A tongue extends from the distal end of the sleeve and extends over the distal end of the wearer's palm to extend protection to both the gloved and throwing hand. The baseball catcher's protective sleeve is comfortable, lightweight, flexible, moisture-absorbent, and sufficiently padded to shield the inner forearm and wrist from short hop or wild pitches.

Abstract: A glove apparatus having a front shell for fielding a ball and a back shell joined to the front shell. The front and back shells cooperate to define a finger region, a heel region, and a thumb region. The ball glove provides more comfort and control than previous gloves. The ball glove may also be lighter weight than conventional gloves of comparable size. A traction panel may be formed in the back shell adjacent an index finger hole.

Abstract: A glove comprises an outer leather member including an outer leather pocket portion and an outer leather back face portion, an inner leather member, inserted in the outer leather member, having a palm member provided along the outer leather pocket portion and a back member provided along the outer leather back face portion, finger portions formed between the palm member and the back member for receiving the fingers of a wearer of the catching tool and a reinforcing portion selectively provided on a specific position of the palm member.

Abstract: A protective device for a user's hand and arm region while operating a hand tool, the device including a rigid protective shield (1) adapted to substantially cover the user's hand and forearm, in which the shield incorporates a hand tool mount (4) adapted to mount the hand tool (5) in a manner allowing the user to operate the tool while confined to and protected by the shield.

Abstract: A finger cover for providing additional friction when handing paper and protection a user's fingernail is provided. The finger cover includes an elongated tubular sleeve having open ends for receiving a user's finger, whereby the open ends accomodate users with long fingernails; and a gripping surface on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve for providing additional friction when handing paper. The invention also includes a fingernail protection portion held in place by the sleeve. The fingernail protection portion is substantially planar in shape and includes a horizontal slit located between its ends for insertion of a user's fingernail therethrough.

Abstract: A protective kneepad for detachable attachment to an attaching portion mounted on the exterior of the workman's pants in which the kneepad is larger lengthwise of the pants that the attaching portion for a range of adjustment both longitudinally and laterally greater than the dimensions of the detaching portion. The kneepad is detachable from the work pants allowing ease of movement and laundry of the work pants without any interference from the kneepad. The method of attachment of the system to the pants of a workman is simple and requires no special skills. Adhesion of the attaching portion to the workpants is enhanced by the application of heat.

Abstract: The present invention is a variety of wearing apparel which employs two-dimensional patterns of optical illusions in three-dimensional applications in or upon the material of said wearing apparel. The applications of said patterns in the design of the apparel are for the purposes of a) novelty, b) highlighting body areas for attention and/or c) creating bodily appearance modification based on the natural properties of the optical illusion pattern itself.

Abstract: A golf glove and system useful in assisting a person having insufficient control of hand using a golf club to effectively strike a golf ball. The golf glove enables the person having insufficient control of hand to grasp and swing the golf club to effectively strike the golf ball without the assistance of another person.

Abstract: A protective glove for protecting a wearer's hand includes a thumb pocket and an index finger pocket. The glove is designed to receive the wearer's thumb in the thumb pocket and the wearer's index finger in the index finger pocket, while leaving the user's other fingers exposed. The thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to an adjustable wrist strap. Further, the thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer glove and a method of manufacture thereof. The multilayer glove preferably includes a fabric substrate and a protective coating disposed on the fabric substrate to form a composite therewith. The multilayer glove preferably also includes one or more reinforcing elements bonded to the protective layer. The reinforcing elements and the protective coating are preferably formed from nitrile foam rubber. Additional embodiments of the invention are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Method for providing a cost effective imitation to brimmed fur hats of the designs known to their users as “Flat Beaver Hat” and “High Beaver Hat” is disclosed. Imitation brimmed hats that may be used as substitute to the real fur hats of these designs being disclosed as well.

Abstract: A novelty hat assembled from lightweight, flat foam members and shaped, for example, like a racecar. The novelty hat includes details, such as wheels, windshields, racecar number, and team logos, printed on flat laminated surfaces of the flat foam members. The flat foam members are designed to stack for storage or packing, resulting in less volume and weight for shipping and distribution purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a head restraint system for supporting the head of a person wearing headwear while seated. The head restraint is comprised of a headwear portion and a rear mounting portion. The headwear portion is comprised of an article of headwear with one part of a fastener attached at the rear of the headwear. The rear mounting portion comprises the other part of said fastener attached to the rear mount such that a user wearing the headwear may lean his or her head against the seat thereby engaging the parts of the fastener and intern restraining the users head. In some embodiments, the rear mount is the back of a seat, and in other embodiments a separate rear mounting fixture is provided.

Abstract: An ornamental clip is constructed from two separate curved pieces that interlock using corresponding dovetail edges to the edge of a baseball ball cap and are further secured by a thin fin portion of the sliding lock mechanism that sandwiches the inner lining of the cap with the opposing base portion of the clip.

Abstract: The present invention provides an undergarment that includes a lower pants portion configured to encompass the legs and crotch of a wearer, the lower pants portion comprising a first waistband made of a substantially-elastic material. The undergarment also includes an upper waist portion configured to encompass the waist of the wearer, the upper waist portion comprising a waist panel and a second waistband made of a substantially-elastic material, wherein at least a portion of the waist panel is disposed between the first waistband and the second waistband when the undergarment is worn by the wearer, and wherein the first waistband and the second waistband are in at least a partially-spaced-apart relationship when the undergarment is worn by the wearer.

Abstract: A garment wearable by a male user on that portion of the user's body proximate the abdomen and integrally incorporating a support structure for the user's genitals. The support structure includes an elongated band secured in suspended relation at its opposite ends to a waistband of the garment and carrying, at a central region remote from its securements to the waistband, a loop defined by overlaid engagement of opposed portions of the band. In use, the user's genitals are extended through the loop and are thereby supported by the looped band in an elevated and outwardly projecting manner which, when seen by another through the user's clothing, suggests that the user's genitals are larger and more prominent than may in fact be the case.

Abstract: A side impact protector is configured to be worn by a youth seated in a child-restraint system anchored in place on a vehicle seat. Such a protector may also be worn by a person of any age seated in a vehicle and restrained using a seat belt harness of the type found onboard a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention features a removable liner for headgear. The inventive liner is specifically configured for placement within a cap member, hat, or any sort of headwear for enhanced thermal comfort. The liner is comprised of two shell layers that are made from choice performance materials. The two constituent shells are formed together to provide localized climate control for the head of the wearer. A first inner shell, adapted for contact with the wearer, is an ultrathin, thermally reflective, synthetic, microfibrous fabric. This inner shell removes moisture and allows airflow (for heat and perspiration removal. The second, outer shell is a multi-membrane fabric, forms an insulative, breathable, windproof, waterproof layer that lies between the headgear and the first inner shell.

Abstract: A shock balance controller is described, including a support structure configured to support the shock balance controller, the support structure having a chamber including a port disposed in a side of the chamber, the port providing an opening to a housing, and a bladder coupled to the housing, the bladder being filled with a first material configured to receive pressure from a shock, wherein the first material, when receiving the shock pushes a first piston that compresses a spring disposed in the housing, the spring pushing a second piston that increases the pressure of a second material stored in the chamber.

Abstract: An eye protection device is disclosed herein. The eye protection device includes a face frame, a lens frame, and a means for pivotally coupling the lens frame to the face frame, wherein the lens frame is selectively positionable with respect to the face frame.

Abstract: An eye protection device is disclosed herein. The eye protection device includes an open face frame, a lens frame with a lens coupled thereto, and means for coupling the lens frame to the open face frame, wherein the lens frame, if pivotally coupled, may be selectively positionable with respect to the open face frame, and has one or more antifogging passageways.

Abstract: New constructions for the side retainers of eyewear, particularly swimming goggles, are disclosed. In place of the conventional strap connection to the lateral extremities of the eyepiece frames, this proposal provides a preformed branched component (3), preferably of moulded plastics, having upper and lower limbs (31) connecting to the eyepiece cups (1) at upper and lower positions. This construction helps to distribute pressure around the engagement of the eyepiece with the face. It also reduces the length of strap that needs to be tightened. A further feature described is a lateral wing formation (133) on the eyepiece cup (1) that extends out of the wearer's eye socket and round onto the side of the head.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an impact protection device including a base member, a cushioning layer secured to a peripheral edge of the base member and an impact shield operatively attached to an outer surface of the base member. The impact shield may be deflectable and/or moveable relative to the base member, and may be attached to the base member at a plurality of discrete locations.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable, light weight, reusable, machine washable potty training device that may carried inconspicuously into any private or public restroom and that may be consistently fitted onto a conventional toilet seat effortlessly, with the use of minimum stall space, to teach children to use toilets.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifter having a piston with its main body rotationally attached to a fastening plate itself fixedly attached to the toilet bowl by way of one of the two existing seat fastening bolts. The extension part of the piston is rotationally attached to an <<L>> shaped bracket which is fixedly attached to the underside of the toilet seat.

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor, wherein the device is placed underneath the toilet and affixed to a toilet wall support. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The lavatory bowl for a WC has a body (3) made from ceramic or a similar material. A flushing channel (4a) has a connection piece (27) for connection of a flushing water pipe (12). A connection part (10), to which a flushing pipe (12) can be connected, is inserted into a rear recess (9) of the body (3). The connection part (10) has two extension parts (20, 23), which can be cut to length and can be pushed into a flushing pipe end (12a) or onto a pipe connection end (24). The lavatory bowl allows mounting by blind-plug connection.

Abstract: An exercise and therapy pool has a plurality of structural modules providing a tub bottom, an intermediate section connecting to and extending upwardly from the tub bottom and an upper section connecting to and extending upwardly from the intermediate section. The intermediate section additionally expands laterally from the tub bottom. The assembled modules provide a vertical depth sufficient for total vertical immersion of a user to the user's neck. The intermediate and upper section expand laterally sufficiently to accommodate the user in a horizontal swimming position. A removable liner for sealing the modules after assembly completes the pool. An equipment module is removably connected to the pool to provide water conditioning.

Abstract: A plenum chamber mounted to the underside of a filter cover of a portable spa provides a source of constant water flow for a waterfall. The plenum chamber is fed by a line from a water flow system of the portable spa. The plenum chamber has a shaped exit that causes a predetermined waterfall effect. A light source located at the shaped exit lights up the waterfall. Another light source is located in the filter housing to create backdrop lighting for the waterfall. The light sources are preferably fiber optic or arrays.

Abstract: A telescoping expandable curved shower curtain rod, in one embodiment, is an apparatus. The rod includes a first rod component. The first rod component includes a curved segment having a first radius of curvature and an inner diameter and a straight segment having the same inner diameter. The straight segment and curved segment form a unitary component. The rod includes a second rod component. The second rod component includes a curved segment also having the first radius of curvature and having an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the first rod component. The second rod component also includes a straight segment having the same outer diameter, with the straight segment and curved segment forming a unitary component. Moreover, the rod may come with a first swivel bracket which may be connected to the first rod component at the straight segment. The rod also may come with a first wall bracket which may be coupled to the first swivel bracket.

Abstract: A baby bathtub supporter for supporting a baby bathtub above a basin having an inner surface and an upper lip, the baby bathtub supporter comprising a board with a top surface and a bottom surface and an outer edge, and a plurality of stoppers extending from the bottom surface and which contacts the inner surface of the basin.

Abstract: The purpose of this multi-purpose drain is to prevent foreign matter from intruding into the down stream drainage system while providing a means to maintain the flow of liquid through the system should the primary path of flow become clogged. This invention has a wide variety of uses in all industries and can help individuals of diverse backgrounds maintain their drain piping system. The breakthrough and background of this invention relates directly to the beverage service and hotel service industries. I contend that this product can significantly reduce the labor and maintenance costs of drainage systems of all types. It can be used universally by the homeowner and maintenance professional alike.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person to stand. The apparatus comprises a mobile support structure, counterbalancing means and a harness. The counterbalancing means is coupled to the harness, which is coupled to a person being assisted in standing. The apparatus may also comprise a leg bracing means, a handle and wheel assemblies.

Abstract: A toy storage cover for a portable play yard includes four outer panels shaped to surround the outer walls of the play yard attached at their top edges to four inner panels shaped to line the play yard. A floor panel joins the inner panels and is secured to the floor of the play yard by a mattress pad shaped to fit within the inner panels above the floor of the play yard. A series of pockets are attached to the outer panels of the cover. The pockets have smaller pockets within them or on their outer surfaces. Tie-down straps, fitted foot pockets or attachments through the play yard walls are used to secure the cover to the play yard. The toy storage cover may be adapted to play yards of various designs, cribs or other open topped containers.

Abstract: The bed sheet set with two or more bed sections with different thermal properties for occupants who share the bed and desire to sleep with bedding having different thermal properties. The invention includes a top bed sheet and a bottom bed sheet divided into two adjacent bed sections made of thin and thick cotton, respectively. In the preferred embodiment, the two bed sections are longitudinally aligned and sewn together along the sheets' longitudinal center axis. The top sheet includes a decorative inside surface and a transversely aligned decorative band, which provides an attractive edge when the top bed sheet is partially folded over. The top and bottom bed sheets are made of cotton, polyester or nylon that can be frequently laundered and changed like normal cotton bed sheets.

Abstract: A system to perform, under optimal conditions, surgical operations on limbs of human bodies lying on bases to extend the patient, comprising a surgery table and a converter, the converter including at least five sub-systems with different liberty degrees of movement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hospital bed (10) including a force sensor (24) or scale apparatus configured to detect the weight of a patient (42).

Abstract: An air bed comprises a mattress which is inflatable and collapsible and a lot of supporting pieces provided therein. The supporting pieces are spaced equidistantly and arranged in a plurality of transverse and longitudinal lines. The upper and the lower ends of the supporting pieces are combined respectively with the upper and the lower sides of the mattress. The mattress is provided with a valve for aerating and discharging air. Combining the supporting pieces with the mattress can save material and reduce cost of production, and the air bed after aeration can give appropriate elasticity for comfortable feeling of a person lying thereon.

Abstract: A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains four specified kinds of components (Components A, B, C and D) each by a specified amount and also by a specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preventing occurrence of fluffs. yard breaking and uneven dyeing when applied to synthetic fibers at a specified rate.

Abstract: A washing machine comprising: a washing volume for receiving laundry; an ozone inlet for providing ozone to the washing volume; and an ozone outlet for receiving gaseous ozone from the washing volume characterised in that the washing machine further comprises an ozone sensor for measuring the gaseous ozone received by the ozone outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers comprising at least one pigment, at least one polymer PA bearing at least one functional group A, and at least one polymer PB bearing at least one functional group B, wherein the functional groups A and B can form covalent bonds together; to processes for dyeing keratin fibers with the compositions as disclosed herein, and also to the use of this pigment and of these polymers for dyeing keratin fibers in a color-fast manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one alcohol oxidase enzyme, at least one substrate for the enzyme, and at least one oxyalkylenated anionic surfactant. The present disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers, which comprise applying the compositions disclosed herein, and to dyeing “kits” comprising the compositions as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The processes and articles of the present invention use thermally stable and loft retentive polymers in sublimation printed flock fibers, which are particularly attractive for forming molded and heat laminated articles. The process and articles use high, medium and low energy dyes on the fibers. A preferred polymer for use in the fibers is poly(cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate).

Abstract: A cleaning system comprises a chamber and a particle-removing device. The particle-removing device, arranged outside the chamber, including an ionizer ionizing surrounding gas and spouting the ionized gas and a vacuum unit. Whereby, before an substrate is sent into the chamber, the ionized gas spouted from the ionizer neutralizes electrostatic charges and blowing up particles accumulate on the substrate and the particles are drawn away by the vacuum unit so that the object can be transmitted into the chamber much cleaner.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush may comprise a shaft comprising a cam. The cam may contact and move a first bristle holder. The shaft may drivingly engage the first bristle the holder. A second bristle holder may be driven by the first bristle holder. The second bristle holder may be driven by an engagement with an element extending from the first bristle holder.

Abstract: A floor sweeper head is mounted to an elongated handle by means of a universal pivot or universal joint which allows the floor sweeper head to easily pivot about the handle in any direction to pick up debris under over hanging cabinets or under furniture. The floor sweeper has sweeping brushes mounted around all sides of the sweeper head to provide sweeping action in any direction. All of the brushes are powered by a small electric motor. There is a battery mounted on the elongated handle and electrical connections are provided through the elongated handle and through the universal pivot to the electric motor so that power is provided to the brushes regardless of the orientation of the elongated handle.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus includes a pair of spaced movable brush assemblies mounted on a frame for movement transversely of the path of a vehicle to be washed. Each movable brush support arm mechanism includes a brush support arm pivotally mounted to a carriage. An adjustable bumper assembly is provided in combination with the movable brush support arm mechanisms whereby the bumper arm automatically moves along with movement of the brush support arm mechanisms to control movement of the brush support arms.

Abstract: A shaped washing element used in a car wash system, having a proximal portion with a generally rectangular shape in length and width, and a shaped distal portion which is not generally rectangular-shaped in length and width. The washing element may be made of any material suitable for washing and/or polishing vehicles. Shaped washing elements according to the present invention are believed to provide increased cleaning efficiency, greater durability, and less propensity for damaging vehicles passing through the car wash system.

Abstract: A shaped washing element used in a car wash system, having a proximal portion with a generally rectangular shape in length and width, and a shaped distal portion which is not generally rectangular-shaped in length and width. The washing element may be made of any material suitable for washing and/or polishing vehicles. Microfiber or another suitably soft material attached to a less expensive base material may be used for scratch-free cleaning leaving a shiny/gloss surface sheen. Distal portions with curved ends, or with generally V-shaped or U-shaped ends, sized to permit efficient cleaning of dips and undulations in vehicle surfaces such as the hood, side panels and rocker panels are preferred. Shaped washing elements according to the present invention are believed to provide increased cleaning efficiency, greater durability, and less propensity for damaging vehicles.