Abstract: An impact protective item of headwear (1) which has inner (2) and outer (6) impact resistant parts nesting one with respect to the other and shaped to hold between them a replaceable pouch (9) with a gel cooling or otherwise of a user.

Abstract: A garment has a pants leg with a front layer stitched along an outer peripheral seam to the pants leg to form a pocket with an interior cavity. The front layer has a central opening spaced from the outer peripheral seam and defined by an inner periphery. A protective insert, which may be formed of foam, and which is larger than the central opening is removably positionable within the pocket. A stiff cap formed of a material such as SANTOPRENE® thermoplastic elastomer, is stitched to the insert. The cap has a flange which projects outwardly from a central region around a line of attachment. The central region is no larger than the pocket central opening. The insert is removably receivable within the pocket such that the inner periphery of the front layer is engaged between the stiff cap flange and the insert.

Abstract: A full body safety harness to be worn by a person includes an upper torso portion and a lower seat portion. The upper torso portion is operatively connected to the lower seat portion by a first connector on a first lateral side and a second connector on a second lateral side thereof. The first connector and the second connector enable forward and rearward rotation of the upper torso portion relative to the lower seat portion (as in the case of forward and rearward bending by a user of the harness) without causing a significant increase in tension in the lower seat portion. A safety harness to be worn by a person which includes at least one strap section including a cam buckle in operative connection therewith to adjust a fit of the strap section. A safety harness includes a label pack system including a base having an attachment mechanism to attach the base to a strap of the safety harness and a closure in operative connection with the base.

Abstract: Please acknowledge this patent for the pet carrier sweatshirt, that I call “Pet Sweat”. Because it is a tender loving way to hold and carry your pet many places, with the convenience of having two hands available to do what ever you wish. You can clean your yard, go shopping, and put your groceries away. Talk on the phone, use your computer, get your mail, clean your house, you can go to work at some places that are allowed pets. As a florist designer, I am allowed to take my little Chihuahua dog with me to work and my dog will sit in the sweatshirt pocket while I make flower arrangements, clean the store, and wait on customers, answer the phone, and dust shelves. I believe many people now days are attached to their pets. This new invention will enable the comfort for a pet and pet owner that will be the first loving way to carry a pet in a Fashionable manner with a variety of sweatshirt colors to match your jeans or any other outfit.

Abstract: A rubber or latex glove includes monolithically formed pleats incorporated into the knuckles and/or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. Whether the glove is in either a relaxed or flexed state, the pleats conform to the contours of the hand, providing a flush but relaxed fit. When the glove is flexed, the pleats become wider to effectively increase the size of the glove without stretching the material from which it is made.

Abstract: Devices and methods of use for providing somatosensory stimulation are disclosed, and are useful for increasing motor control of wearers having certain dysfunctions, e.g., autism. One embodiment of the present invention includes a pliable pressure member adapted to receive a digit. The pressure member has at least one flap extending therefrom, the flap adapted to conform the pressure member to a base of the digit and to secure the pressure member to the digit. The flap can be tensioned and coupled to a cuff worn by a wearer, thus providing a continuous pressure to the base of the digit and/or intermetacarpal areas therebetween. The device can be effective to alter motor control by providing increased sensory input to the joint, nerves or tendons in proximity to the pliable pressure member for treatment of motor control dysfunction.

Abstract: Bandana Headwear, for all ages, is attractive, versatile, easily produced, having numerous uses and advantages. First, the flexible plastic headband, conforming comfortably to head, is removable for washing. Second, there are two ways to wear Bandana. Third, the optional, attached Visor may be worn three ways: extended outward, over top of Bandana, or tucked underneath. Fourth, Bandana and Visor are reversible when either has two fabric layers sewn together. Fifth, incorporating reversible Bandana with 3-way Visor allows twelve different looks. Sixth, larger Bandana with inner cap, completely covering head, was designed for those with total hair loss. This version, combining two end-tying methods and 3-way Visor, provides six different looks. Seventh, an attachable Visor, fastened with Velcro, enables consumer to buy one Visor, wear with one or more of invention's Bandana styles without Visor or with any headwear with no Visor, unrelated to present invention.

Abstract: A headwear using a sheet adhering to aluminum bits, comprises a crown main body having a plurality of panels, a visor portion attached to a forward portion of the peripheral edge of the crown, and a size adjuster attached to an underside of the rear part of the crown. Furthermore, attached to the said headwear and/or the visor portion is a light-reflecting and seemingly luminescent sheet adhering to aluminum bits made in the shapes of numbers, letters, figures and drawings to express logotypes and emblems. The source of the said seeming luminescence is a transparent vinyl sheet and tiny polygon-shaped aluminum bits densely attached to the sheet. A logotype or emblem made of the said sheet adhering to aluminum bits reflects light and thus create the seeming luminescence, stimulating the user's aesthetic sense and raising the product value.

Abstract: Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position along the user's head over one ear.

Abstract: A hat with enclosure for an insect screen has a generally planar top section and at least a first fabric member. The top section has a top edge and the first fabric member has a first edge and a second free edge. The first edge is connected to a portion of the top edge. The second edge is adjacent another portion of the top edge to define a closable opening there between. The fabric member and the top section define an enclosure that covers substantially entirely the top section. The insect screen has a portion connectable to either the top section or the fabric member adjacent the closable opening and is selectively insertable into the enclosure and deployable therefrom to cover a user's head. Preferably, the top section is partially covered by a second fabric member that also forms the enclosure.

Abstract: Breathable underwear for men that has an open weave netting, similar to that found in men's bathing trunks, as the sole crotch material. The small holes in this open weave netting encourages air circulation, lowers the temperature to which the testes, groin and pubic area are subjected, thereby facilitating heat dissipation, reducing perspiration and wetness, and increasing the comfort of the wearer.

Abstract: A visor or cap brim is disclosed that prevents the pressure of the wind from blowing the cap off of the user's head. The visor portion is a generally planar surface that is held out away from the front of the cap portion that sits on the user's head. This creates a single large passage between the visor/bill and the cap and the visor/bill is held at such an angle that it acts a “spoiler” to press the hat down more firmly on the user's head in a high wind while at the same time shading the eyes and forehead from the sun. The visor portion of the cap is removably attached to a semi-rigid headband that encircles the base of the main body of the cap. This attachment is accomplished by a plastic “rivet” type arrangement connected at the terminal ends of a pair of arms attached to the novel visor portion. The visor portion includes a wind or air dam along its upper edge to increase stability and is also slidable up and down the arms.

Abstract: A combination helmet and rear view mirror to enable a wearer to observe objects and events occurring behind him without having to turn his head around to look backwards. In a preferred embodiment, the helmet is of the type that is commonly used by one playing baseball or softball. A mirror is affixed to the helmet at the underside of the brim thereof so as to lie above the eyes and in the line of sight of the wearer. In this manner, the wearer (i.e., a batter) will be better able to see reflections in the mirror corresponding to the movements of the catcher behind home plate so that the batter will quickly and easily gain an early indication of the catcher's target for the pitcher and the intended location of the next pitch to be thrown, whereby to increase the batter's chances for hitting the ball and successfully reaching base.

Abstract: A goggle frame includes two ring portions made of a rigid material with stretching resistance and a bridge integrally formed between the ring portions as a one-piece member. The ring portions hold two lenses, respectively. The bridge is stretchable and bendable, allowing adjustment of a length of the bridge to meet the distance between the eye sockets of the user. The bridge has a color the same as or different from that of the ring portions.

Abstract: The invention comprises an energy absorbing and/or spreading garment for protection against an impact or a fall, the garment including an inner layer (2), an outer layer (1), a plurality of arcuate panels (3,4,5) housed between the inner layer (2) and the outer layer (1) of the garment, and wherein each panel (3,4,5) is arranged to overlap at least one adjacent panel in sliding relationship with the at least one adjacent panel. Impacts from falling off a horse or being licked by a horse will cause the panels (3,4,5) to deform, spreading the energy of the impact. The panels (3,4,5) to deform, spreading the energy of the impact. The panels (3,4,5) also slide against each other further spreading the force of the impact.

Abstract: A chest protector for protecting the wearer from commotio-cortis. A snug-fitting garment, which avoids creating bulk or restricting movement, includes a pocket over the cardiac region of the chest. The pocket holds a protective pad. The pad has at least one layer of a visco-elastic polymer. The pad also may include another layer of the visco-elastic polymer, or foam, sandwiching therebetween a rigid plastic layer. Each layer may include either one sheet or more than one sheet. The visco-elastic polymer receives impact energy, converts a portion of the impact energy to heat, and dissipates the heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved urine collector for female use. The inventive collector comprises a body which is triangular in plan and which is made from an elastomer material. According to the invention, the body is equipped with: a first recess (3) which is disposed at the end of the peripheral flange (2) thereof, said recess (3) being defined by two lateral tongue elements; and a second recess (4). Moreover, a tubular projection (7) is provided in the lateral zone of said second recess. The aforementioned recess (4) also comprises a zone (8) which adopts the form of a bellows or fold.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises at least two bottles (11) having separate internal chambers, each for containing an active substance (R) in the liquid state and having an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottles (11) in an inverted position, with their mouth (12) facing downwards, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow, said bottles (11) being separate from the support means (20).

Abstract: This invention for Lifting/Lowering the Toilet Seat has a unique mechanical design that Operates with the gears. The “Larger Driver gear(s)” with a smaller rotary motion will Move The Smaller “Driven gear(s)” which is integrated part of the toilet seat. The Driver Gear(s) on a shaft is mounted on the brackets and a Base Plate. The whole Driver Gear Assembly is mounted on the Toilet Bowl existing holes used for mounting The Toilet Seat. As an option: 1) A handle can be connected to the shaft and the handle height is adjustable to reduce Or Eliminate Stooping while Lifting/Lowering the Toilet Seat. 2) Or the shaft can be connected to a Foot Pedal Linkage, no stooping required. 3) Or the Driven Gear(s) can be directly driven by the Driver Gear(s), a subassembly of The motor/electronics assembly for an Automated Operation.

Abstract: A flush toilet that uses a prescribed amount of cleansing water stored in a cleansing water tank to cleanse the toilet and discharge waste is disclosed. The flush toilet includes a bowl having a waste receiving surface, an overhanging rim and a shelf, a drainage channel whose inlet is connected to the bottom of the bowl for discharging waste, a first water spouting section for spouting cleansing water onto the shelf of the bowl to form a vortex; a second water spouting section for spouting cleansing water onto shelf of the bowl in the same direction as the swirling direction of the vortex, a first water channel for supplying cleansing water from the cleansing water tank to the first water spouting section, and a second water channel for supplying cleansing water from the cleansing water tank to the second water spouting section.

Abstract: The shower pipe comprises a flexible hose (2) connected to a two-way valve, which comprises a body (3) inside which is accommodated a portion of a core (4) through which passes a longitudinal water passage (6). The valve comprises an actuating system (5) with a valve closure member, means (7) for guiding the actuating system in the core (4) and means (8) for returning the actuating system to a rest position. The actuating system (5) with the valve closure member is adapted to be moved in a direction (D) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the passage (6) between a position of partial or complete closure with a portion of the system forming the valve closure member (5b) and a rest position. The actuating system (5) with the valve closure member further comprises an upper portion (5a) projecting out of the valve body (3).

Abstract: A system for detecting an actual or impending overflow condition from a washroom fixture includes an overflow sensor configured with the fixture at a location to detect an abnormal rise in water level within the fixture before water overflows the fixture. A water sensor may also be disposed to detect an abnormal amount of water on the washroom floor. A data communications unit is in communication with the sensors. A washroom monitoring station is provided in wireless communication with the data communications unit and in communication with the sensors through the data communications unit. The washroom monitoring station is configured for indicating the presence of water when detected by the overflow or water sensors.

Abstract: A face/headrest attachment for lounge chairs having an annular cushion forming a hole through the back of the chair, where a person's head would typically rest. A two-piece plastic ring that is held together by fasteners such as screws and adhesive frames the hole through the back of the chair. The backing of the chair material is placed between the rings to allow for the continuing support of the remainder of the chair's surface.

Abstract: A height adjustable pillow includes an extendable and resilient pillow body and an air cushion installed in a chamber inside the pillow body. The pillow body is made of soft plastic, rubber or foam products of plastic and rubber. The air cushion can be charged or discharged to adjust the thickness of the pillow, providing comfort with firm support and enhancing sleep quality.

Abstract: A strip length scale for a wire stripper has a receiving portion, a channel aligned with the receiving portion and gradation markings along the length of the channel. Numerical markings next to the gradation marking correspond with the length of the channel. The channel receives the bare conductor portion of a stripped insulated wire. The receiving portion of the strip length scale receives the insulated wire portion of the stripped insulated wire. An abutment at the junction of the channel and receiving portion locates the end of the insulation accurately.

Abstract: Carpeting, upholstery, drapery and other textile fibers are cleaned by applying to the fibers an aqueous, chemically carbonated cleaning solution prepared by mixing a carbonate salt and a low soluble acid with hot water, such that the low soluble acid delayedly reacts with the carbonate salt to produce carbon dioxide before being applied to the textile fibers. The delayed production of carbon dioxide helps prevent the loss of carbon dioxide before the carbon dioxide is lost. The hot water increases cleaning capability of the cleaning solution.

Abstract: To provide a water and oil repellent aqueous composition which is excellent in water and oil repellency, which is less likely to cause an ending phenomenon, which is excellent in stability of a processing bath, which is excellent in storage stability of the composition and which is excellent in foam suppression properties. A water and oil repellent aqueous composition comprising a fluorinated water and oil repellent (A), an emulsified product (B) comprising a paraffin wax (such as a paraffin wax having a melting point of from 50 to 70° C. and a penetration hardness at 25° C. of at most 20) and a carboxyl group-containing polyethylene (such as a carboxyl group-containing polyethylene having a melting point of from 90 to 135° C. and an acid value of from 10 to 30 mgKOH/g), and an organic acid (C).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling water supply in a washer, having a tub connected to a cold water source, a hot water source, a water level detector, a water temperature sensor, and a heater, uses a multi-step water supply technique to reduce energy consumption while maintaining washing effectiveness.

Abstract: A washing machine and a dehydrating method thereof enabling to smoothly and stably draining water during dehydration are disclosed. The washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a tub, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub, and a controller for rotating the drum at a high speed when the laundry is dehydrated, and controlling the drum to be rotated during the high speed rotation at a low speed at least N times so as to prevent the water from being interfered with by an airflow generated during the high speed rotation of the drum and to stably drain water. The dehydrating method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of rotating a drum provided in a tub at a high speed so as to dehydrate laundry, and rotating the drum during the high speed rotation at a low speed at least N times so as to prevent the water from being interfered with by an airflow generated during the high speed rotation of the drum and to stably drain water.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a family of N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamines, to their preparation, and to a cosmetic composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamine. Further disclosed herein is a process of dyeing keratin fibers, a ready-to-use composition, and a kit comprising at least two compartments.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel family of sulfur-containing secondary para-phenylenediamines, to processes for preparing them, to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, for example keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least such one sulfur-containing secondary para-phenylenediamine. The present disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers with the compositions according to the present disclosure and to multi-compartment dyeing kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamines and a process for making these compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one such N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamine, a process for dyeing keratin fibers using the composition, and a device or kit for dyeing keratin fibers that contains the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel family of N-heteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamines, to their preparation, to their use for dyeing the hair and to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one heteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamine. The disclosure also relates to the process using this composition, to its use and to the multi-compartment device and dyeing “kit”.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cationic diazo dye compounds of formula (I): Dye1-LK-Dye2??(I), dye compositions comprising the direct dye compounds, and also to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition and a multi-compartment kit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leave-in cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one elastomeric film-forming polymer chosen such that the film obtained by drying this polymer, in an aqueous or alcoholic medium, at ambient temperature and at a relative humidity of 55%, has a mechanical profile comprising: (a) an elongation at break (?b) of greater than or equal to 800%, (b) an instantaneous recovery (Ri) at least equal to 75%, after an elongation of 150%, and (c) a recovery (R300) at 300 seconds of greater than 80%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dyeing composition comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one dyestuff and at least one elastomeric film-forming polymer wherein the film obtained by drying the at least one elastomeric film-forming polymer at ambient temperature and at a relative humidity of 55% has properties comprising: (a) an elongation at break (?b) of greater than or equal to 800%, (b) an instantaneous recovery (Ri) at least equal to 75%, after an elongation of 150%, and (c) a recovery (R300) at 300 seconds of greater than 80%.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cationic diazo compounds chosen from those of formula (I) and the acid addition salts thereof: Dye1-LK-Dye2 (I); and to dye compositions comprising the the compounds as direct dye, and also to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition and a multi-compartment device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a inflatable shoe tree that is easy to inflate and that is highly suitable for use both at home and for travel. A version of the present invention provides an inflatable shoe tree comprising: a unitary body having, (a) an interior gas tight chamber, (b) a toe portion, (c) a heel portion, (d) a central portion between the toe portion and the heel portion, (e) a bottom portion, (f) a top portion, and (g) an inflation portion that allows for a volume of gas to enter and exit the gas tight chamber. The body is capable of being in an inflated position and a deflated position, and when in an inflated position it forms a preformed three-dimensional structure substantially in the shape of a human foot, and when the shoe tree is in a fully deflated position, it is substantially flat in shape. The inflatable shoe tree may also include a fragrance, a deodorant, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A bridging unit for use in bridging apparatus for traversing a bridging zone, the bridging unit including a stowage housing which in use is disposed to one side of the zone, a spanning assembly operatively mounted to the stowage housing for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position in which it at least partially traverses the bridging zone in an elevated position, and deployment means operable to cause movement of the spanning assembly between the stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: An electric folding toothbrush in accordance with the present invention includes a handle and a power supply contained within the handle, an arm movably joined to the handle and having bristles disposed at one end thereof, a motor mechanism contained within the arm and operable to move the bristles when activated, and includes the ability to supply power to the motor mechanism when the toothbrush is in an outstretched position. The ability to supply power to the motor mechanism is accomplished with a first electrical contact in communication with the power supply and positioned in the handle, and a second electrical contact in communication with the motor mechanism and positioned in the arm such that when the arm and the handle are in the outstretched position the first and second electrical contacts make an electrical connection such that power from the power supply operates the motor mechanism.

Abstract: Electric toothbrushes have a replaceable head part having a brush head and a hand part provided with a drive motor for the brush. When a head part is pushed onto the hand part, a drive pin which performs an axial stroke motion is connected to the brush head. A gear mechanism in the head part transmits the stroke motion of the drive pin, for example in a stroke motion of the brush head, upon which a lateral tilting motion is superimposed. However, the stroke of the drive pin provided by some hand parts is not matched to the desired stroke of the brush head. Therefore, a stroke transmission gear mechanism is provided in the head part in the mechanical linkage between the drive pin and the brush head, the drive rod of the stroke transmission gear mechanism being connected to the drive pin, and the stroke transmission gear mechanism in particular is installed in such a way that a stroke reduction occurs.

Abstract: The present invention thoroughly cleans hairbrushes and combs and comprises an upper portion with at least two openings for containing a hair remover and an item to be cleaned, a rotating roller brush, and a housing portion. The roller brush, together with the hair remover, effectively clean and remove hair from styling combs and brushes and prevent accumulated hair from impeding the cleaning action by removing it from the roller brush. The device is configured in a specialized concave crescent shape and the pattern of bristles on the roller brush are configured to optimize cleaning action on hairbrushes and styling combs.

Abstract: Roller for providing benefits to fabric. The present invention relates to utilizing one or more benefit agents in conjunction with a hand-held roller in order to provide one or more benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method for applying one or more benefit agents to the roller.

Abstract: A shovel includes a stem having a harder or stronger blade extended from one side, and another or resilient blade extended from the other side. It is preferable that the resilient blade is made of resilient material different from that for the stem, and molded and solidly attached to the stem without assembling processes. The stronger blade includes a number of depressions formed between protuberances to form a serrated or rough structure. The stem includes a rib extended from the other side and engaged into the resilient blade, to solidly attach the resilient blade to the stem. One or more handles may be selectively attached to the stem.

Abstract: A multi-surface towel is afforded. A first piece of material has an absorbent surface. A second piece of material is coupled to the first piece of material and has a surface suitable for polishing. A third piece of material is coupled to the first and second piece of material and has an abrasive surface. Thus, the towel is multi-functional.

Abstract: This invention relates to a scrub pad comprising a scrubbing layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; a wiping layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; and an absorbent core layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer comprising at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of short-fiber, air-laid nonwoven material, nonwoven plastic batting, cellulosic fibrous web materials, wax coated paper, corrugated paper, fluff pulp, cotton balls, cotton batting, or mixture thereof; wherein the absorbent core layer is located intermediate to the scrubbing layer and the wiping layer and wherein the scrubbing layer, the absorbent core layer and the wiping layer are joined at the periphery of each layer.

Abstract: A cleaning member comprising a cleaning layer which is non-adhesive at the temperature range of 25 to 200° C. and has a tensile elastic modulus (Young's modulus) of 3,000 MPa or less, particularly preferably 100 MPa or less, a cleaning sheet having the above cleaning layer as such a cleaning member, or a carrying member with a cleaning function having the above cleaning layer on the carrying member.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a layer of melamine foam, having a thickness of at least 15 mm, and a layer of a second foam having a water-absorbency of at least 0.35 g of water per cm3 of said second foam.

Abstract: A spreading apparatus is provided for spreading flowable materials such as adhesives and/or sealants on a surface such as a floor and/or a wall. The apparatus has a pad retainer for retaining a removable spreader pad and a reservoir chamber for flowable material pivotally attached to the pad retainer to permit pivoting of the reservoir chamber frontwards and backwards. The spreader pad comprises an elongated resilient foam member sufficiently thick to fit within and frictionally engage the pad retainer, and sufficiently high to extend below the pad retainer so that the spreader pad rather than the pad retainer contacts the surface when the spreader pad is retained by the pad retainer.

Abstract: A wiper cover is mounted in an opening in a vehicle housing and receives a wiper arm which pivots within the opening. The cover has a hollow body mounted in the opening, a rear flap which projects upwardly and forwardly from a rear side of the body, and a front flap which projects upwardly and rearwardly from a front side of the body. The front flap extends above and overlaps a portion of the rear flap. The flaps substantially cover the opening and slidably engage the wiper arm as it pivots within the opening. The body has upper and lower flanges which form a groove therebetween which receives an edge of the housing. The flaps include a notch and a recess which receives the wiper arm when the wiper arm is in a park position.