Abstract: There is provided a removable optical assembly for a helmet. The removable optical assembly includes an optical device retention system and an optical device attachment assembly. The optical device retention system is adapted to couple to the helmet and has an optical device receiving portion. The optical device attachment assembly has a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism is adapted to releasably latch the optical device attachment assembly to the optical device receiving portion. The optical device retention system further has a deflection flange adjacent the optical device receiving portion for deflecting extraneous elements over the optical device receiving portion and the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A wrist support includes a first section for receiving a forearm, a second section for receiving a hand, and a bridging section spanning a wrist and connecting the first and second sections together. The bridging section is integrally formed with some portion of the first section or second section. The disposition of the second section relative to the first section is variable, for example, according to the tension in a tensioning line, wherein the tension may be adjusted by a rotary device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a perspiration pad for insertion into the armpit with an absorbent pad (2) consisting of two mutually bendable sections and a self-adhesive film (3) projecting beyond the edge of the pad. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the self-adhesive film (3) is interrupted at least in the bending region of the two sections of the pad (2).

Abstract: A disposable applicator has a wipe portion and a glove portion with the wipe removably attached to one or both front and back at the palm and fingers of the glove to achieve control of the wipe during use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structurally improved golf glove capable of accelerating a club head as much as possible when swings are made, and maintaining good directivity, by maintaining correct swing form and/or correcting incorrect swing form when practicing or playing golf, and allowing the club head to impact a golf ball exactly perpendicularly, thereby being innovative in increasing the flying distance of the ball.

Abstract: A sun visor includes two head band portions extended from a central visor portion and each having one or more coupling members to couple the head band portions together and to form a head encircling device and to adjustably attach the sun visor onto a head of a user. Two or more folding lines are formed between the center visor portion and each of the head band portions, and inclined relative to each other, to form a superposed portion between the center visor portion and the head band portions after the head band portions are folded relative to the center visor portion along the folding lines, and to form a frustum-shaped structure, but not a cylindrical-shaped structure for the head encircling device.

Abstract: A cap or visor comprising a crown portion or rim portion and a visor portion attached to the bottom of the crown portion or rim portion. The crown portion, rim portion, or the visor portion, or any combination thereof can be separated into more than one section by a gap or multiple gaps. The separated crown portion sections, rim portion sections, or visor portion sections, or any combination thereof can be connected with connecting material. Emblems can be displayed on the crown portion, rim portion, visor portion, or connecting material, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism for the headband of a protective helmet or other headgear allows for adjustment of the size and fit of the headband. The headband has overlapping rear end portions which are enclosed in a housing, which is comprised of an outer substantially arc-shaped housing section joined to a inner substantially arc-shaped housing section. Also contained with the housing sections is an adjustment mechanism adapted to cause lateral movement of the overlapping rear end portions of said headband with respect to one another. The outer and inner housing sections are substantially segmented into multiple discrete portions such that the respective housing sections are flexible along defined boundaries between the discrete portions to provide for a better and more comfortable fit.

Abstract: A pocket reinforcement device to prevent the edge of a pocket from fraying from frequent removal of a tape ruler being slipped on and off it. The reinforcement device is in the shape of a thin flat member which is folded over the top edge of the pocket.

Abstract: An article of protective apparel for placement on and protection of a portion of the body of a user includes a protective shell and bi-directional device that receives a first and second line that each extend to the shell. Rotation of a control handle of the bi-directional device causes portions of the lines to be drawn into the device, thereby tightening the protective shell about the user. Optionally, the article is a helmet for having an adjustable chin strap that is capable of being tightened by manual rotation of the control handle of the device. Optionally, the article of protective apparel is capable of being loosened by manual positioning of the control handle into a release position.

Abstract: An ear protection device (18) that includes a pair of ear protectors (23), each ear protector (23) having a pocket (64) associated therewith that is sized and shaped to be received over the top of the user's ear to support the device (18) on the ear; and a band (22) connected to the pair of ear protectors (23), the band (22) formed of lightweight resilient material and configured to position the ear covers in alignment with the user's ears and with the pockets (64) positioned over the tops of the respective ears. A selectively positionable door (30) is provided on the exterior of each ear protector (23) to cover and uncover an opening in each protector to facilitate the passage of sound to the user's ear through the ear cover when the door (30) is in an opened position.

Abstract: Swimming goggles comprises a left frame and a right frame retaining lenses therein, a connecting apparatus connecting the lens frames, and straps movably received in outward sides of the lens frames. Engaging blocks are respectively formed on outward sides of the lens frame. Adjusting apparatuses are assembled to the engaging blocks for adjusting straps. Each adjusting apparatus includes a base and a cover assembled together, and a fixing axis assembled on the base. A biasing arm and a button are transversely extended from the fixing axis with opposite for biasing stop grooves of the strap. An arcuate spring extends outwardly from each engaging block to provide the button with return force. Normally the strap can move only in a single direction. When the button is pressed downwardly, the biasing arm moves upwardly to disengage from a stop groove, correspondingly the strap can move in two directions.

Abstract: A manufactured implement used in conjection and conforms with the toilet bowl. It's purpose is to prevent odious oders from wasping into adjoining surroundings. The vacuum created by a vent pipe, connected to the Ring, aspirates the odious smell immediately from the toilet bowl as it is in use.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifter (10) having a bar (12) securely positioned under a toilet seat (18A). A shaft (14) is securely pivotally connected at a top distal end to a side of the bar (12). A foot pedal (16) is securely pivotally connected at a bottom distal end of the shaft (14). The foot pedal (16) has a foot pedal rocker (16A) positioned approximately in a bottom middle thereof. When a user pushes downwardly on the foot pedal (16). The shaft (14) and bar (12) are raised elevating the toilet seat (18A).

Abstract: A water saver toilet that produces a larger water spot (122) in the toilet bowl (12) and a better flushing, and that enables partial and full flushing. A trapway (14) that extends from the toilet bowl outlet to a drain (16), has upper and lower traps (30, 32) and a trapway passage (34) that extends between and into the traps. The lower trap is constructed to be sealed by water therein prior to each flushing, and a pressured air source (98) applies pressured air to the trapway prior to a flushing. The pressured air in the trapway pushes some upper trap water into the toilet bowl to increase the water spot therein. A first container (40) lies in the water tank, and the water therein can be flushed down from the first container though a coupling region (80) and though a flush valve (24), for a partial flushing. A full flushing is achieved by opening a second valve (60) to pass water lying in the tank around and above the first container, and through the coupling region and the flush valve.

Abstract: An automatic dispenser that is operated by pressure conveying a fluid from a reservoir. The system includes a reservoir having an inlet and an outlet. A pump is disposed in fluid communication with the reservoir. A first conduit is in fluid communication with the inlet to the reservoir and the pump. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the outlet of the reservoir. While the reservoir is being pressurized, a valve in the second conduit is closed. After the reservoir is pressurized, the valve is opened and the fluid in the reservoir is conveyed through the second conduit. The fluid is typically gravity fed from the second conduit to a fixture such as a urinal or toilet.

Abstract: A portable toilet adapted for use on a vehicle seat, and adapted to efficiently utilize the space in a vehicle. A portable toilet adapted for use on various surfaces, including surfaces not parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A sump for a swimming pool or spa includes a grate having an elongated slot for inflow of water at a low velocity high flow rate. A housing of relatively large capacity includes an outlet for conveying water to an oversized suction line to maintain the low velocity high flow rate to the junction with a conventionally sized standard suction line in fluid communication with a suction pump. A bypass line in fluid communication with the water in the pool or spa discharges water into the housing when the slot is sufficiently covered to prevent satisfying the flow rate into the suction line demanded by the pump and thereby prevent a level of suction at the slot sufficient to entrap clothing or a body part of a swimmer against the grate. The grate, a frame supporting the grate on the housing and the housing are devoid of elements that might cause entanglement of hair drawn into the sump.

Abstract: A drain for swimming pools, spas, whirlpool baths, etc., includes a plurality of first orifices in communication with corresponding serpentine passageways to minimize hair or a body part from covering and entering the first orifices to a degree sufficient to entrap a bather. A plurality of second orifices independent of the first orifices and in fluid communication with one another through a peripheral passageway provide a flow of water from the peripheral passageway into the serpentine passageways to create an alternate water inflow path and reduce the pressure differential and possible entrapment that might occur should a body part or hair come in contact with or enter the first orifices. Moreover, a plurality of ridges are attendant the first orifices to reduce the likelihood of direct contact with the first orifices by a body part or hair.

Abstract: A bathing structure, such as a tub, spa, shower base, and/or seated shower base, includes an electrical heater element adhered into or embedded within the wall structure of the bathing structure. The electrical heater is preferably formed as a sheet or sheet-like assembly of a heater wire circuit and a support sheet, such as an open-weave fiberglass mesh. The flow of electricity through the wires generates heat that is conducted through the wall of the tub structure to the interior surface of the tub to provide a warm sensation or feeling to the bather upon entry into the bathing structure.

Abstract: A cleaner/anti-microbial dispensing system including a power source, a pump, a reservoir, various tubular members and various nozzle heads is provided. This system may be utilized in residential, commercial and/or institutional settings.

Abstract: A device for illuminating the interior of a toilet has a lighting circuit. A switch is coupled to the lighting circuit. The switch will activate the lighting circuit when a toilet lid is raised and deactivate the lighting circuit when the toilet lid is lowered. A cover is provided for protecting the lighting circuit from water and other elements and transferring light from the lighting circuit to illuminate the toilet bowl. The cover is coupled underneath a toilet rim of the toilet bowl so as to not be seen.

Abstract: A water diverter comprising, in combination, a tub spout having an inlet port and an outlet port. The device further includes a cartridge for installation at the outlet port of the tub spout. The cartridge includes a first ceramic disc with orifices, and a second ceramic disc with orifices. The first and second ceramic discs are rotatable relative to each other. Particularly, the discs are movable between a first position in which their respective orifices are substantially aligned to permit flow of the water to the outlet port of the tub spout, and a second position in which their orifices are substantially non-aligned to prevent the flow of the water to the outlet port of the tub spout, and instead divert the flow of water to a showerhead.

Abstract: A combination headboard and stowable tray characterized as having a vertically extending front surface and vertically extending back surface being spaced apart from one another to create a tray stowing compartment. A tray is pivotally appended to the bed headboard oriented substantially in a vertical orientation when stowed within the headboard and between the vertically extending front and back surfaces. The tray is rotatable about a first pivot to extend the tray outwardly from between the vertically extending front and back members while maintaining its vertical orientation. A second is pivot is provided for rotating the tray to a substantially horizontal orientation for its deployment as a tabletop.

Abstract: A mattress device has an foam body formed of a closed cell foam material which has a torso support area defining a recess having a recess bottom. An inflatable mat is disposed in the recess and insulated from a ground surface by the recess bottom. The inflatable mat is inflatable to rise above the top surface of the foam body. The foam body is preferably formed of a top foam layer having an aperture defining the recess and a bottom foam layer which provides the recess bottom. The bottom foam layer is formed from material having a higher insulation to weight ratio than material of the top foam layer, and the material of the top foam layer has a higher volume to weight ratio than the material of the bottom foam layer. The inflatable mat is optionally self-inflatable.

Abstract: A cover and patient restraint for use with a radiologic imaging table having an upper surface on which a patient may lie, the cover having a central section corresponding generally to the length and width of the patient supporting surface of the table and a width substantially greater than that of the supporting surface so the opposite sides of the cover form flaps which extend beyond and depend from the upper surface of the table to prevent the collection on the table surface of liquids. The cover includes a pad of cushioning material inboard of the flaps to enhance the comfort of a patient lying on the cover. Restraining straps are coupled to anchor strips extending longitudinally of the cover adjacent opposite sides of the pad so as to enable the straps to be placed in overlying relation to the patient in any selected one of a large number of adjusted positions. The cover is encapsulated in a pliable, washable, radiologic inert coating.

Abstract: The invention is a weighted swaddling blanket designed to achieve safer sleeping conditions for an infant, while simultaneously providing the infant with an enhanced sense of security and comfort. The weighted sleeping blanket consists of two sheets of cloth material stitched/secured together to create several compartments. The left and right compartments each house a removable pellet bag. Each bag contains multiple polypropylene-like pellets. The center compartment consists of a mesh-like material that stretches to accommodates and holds the infant. All these compartments function together to swaddle the child in place on a surface, such as a crib.

Abstract: A system is provided for supporting a patient during computed axial tomography imaging. The system includes a movable platform formed of a radiolucent material, a discrete attachment region in the platform, and a curvilinear articulating arm coupled to the platform at the discrete attachment region. A method for supporting a patient during a plurality of procedures also is provided. The method includes: disposing the patient on a movable platform formed of a radiolucent material; positioning a device with respect to the patient, the device being disposed on a curvilinear articulating arm coupled to the platform; placing the platform, positioned device, and patient in a computed axial tomography imaging system and performing an imaging procedure.

Abstract: A therapeutic hospital bed including a base supporting a rotatable carriage. A patient support surface is supported by the rotatable carriage.

Abstract: A stretcher comprises a patient support area supported by front legs and rear legs. The front legs and rear legs are coupled by a gear mechanism, and an actuation device coupled to the gear mechanism effects retraction or extension of the stretcher in a smooth and continuous motion. The actuation device is operable to lock the gear mechanism to position the stretcher at any desired height between fully extended and fully retracted.

Abstract: A transport cart for attaching to a patient care apparatus, such as an infant care apparatus to move that infant care apparatus from one location to another. The transport cart is dockable to the infant care apparatus forming an overall footprint of the combination transport cart/infant care apparatus. The infant care apparatus has casters to provide mobility thereto and the transport cart has a rearward portion with casters and a forward portion that docks with the infant care apparatus that has a roller that is rotatable about a fixed horizontal axis and, when the transport cart is docked to the infant care apparatus, the roller becomes located at or proximate to the center of the footprint of the combination transport cart/infant care apparatus. By the use of the centrally located roller, the user can more readily steer the combination apparatus by directing the rearward portion of the docking cart.

Abstract: A patient support with a removable foot section is provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a sleeping pillow to support head and neck of a person and a plurality of methods for making the sleeping pillow. The sleeping pillow comprises a pillow casing having a top surface and a bottom surface. The sleeping pillow further comprises a depression at a predetermined position of one or more of the top surface and the bottom surface of the pillow casing. The depression is about centrally located or offset. The depression is formed securing the top surface and the bottom surface at a predetermined distance from one another. The innermost portion of the depression may be a point shape, a circular shape, or a shape having a length and a width (such as square or rectangle), or yet another geometric shape. The sleeping pillow may further comprise two interior sections.

Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis is a problem for persons who are substantially sedentary. This can be caused by an illness or trauma from an accident or in a sitting position for long period of time during long distant travel. The objective is to get motion, and an exertion into the person's legs, and particularly the feet. This is accomplished by a support that has at least one resilient unit, and preferably two such units. These units are on a support, which can be connected to the baseboard of a bed such as being an integral part of the baseboard or placed on the floor of any vehicles. The resilient units are connected and contain a fluid, which upon the application of pressure to one unit will allow fluid to flow from one resilient unit to another. The fluid preferably is heated and the pressure to be exerted to flow the fluid from one resilient unit to another can be regulated.

Abstract: A changing station is provided to support an infant while changing the infant's diapers and garments. It generally includes a support base having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, and a second end longitudinally spaced therefrom, with a bay disposed proximately to the first end, and a cover panel extending above and across the bay. The bay and cover panel define a chamber to receive a roll of dispensable sheet liner whereby a section of the sheet liner is dispensed from the chamber and across the support base's upper surface. A method is also provided, including the step of supporting a roll of dispensable sheet liner at one end of the support base, advancing a section of sheet liner across the upper surface, changing the infant's diapers or garments, and thereafter moving away the advanced section of sheet liner from the upper surface of the support base.

Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for supporting an individual during repositioning. A handle permits a user facing a first direction to traverse the perimeter of the handle to face a second direction. Thus, the user can move from a first position to a second position while maintaining contact with the handle two hands. The apparatus, in one embodiment, may further include a base, a telescoping vertical member connecting the base to the handle, a drive member, and a securing mechanism to secure the telescoping member. The base may include a horizontal member with at least one extension. In a further embodiment, the apparatus may include one or more fasteners to secure the apparatus to a support, such as a bed or a wall.

Abstract: An inflatable mattress is provided having an upper and a lower inflatable support chamber which are arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber has a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side gusset. At least one inflatable stabilizing component is attached at the bottom layer of the lower inflatable support chamber and is of a height less than the height of the lower inflatable support chamber.

Abstract: A patient support including a deck having a moveable head section and one or more inflatable mattresses. The inflatable mattresses can position a patient in a Trendelenburg position, a reverse Trendelenburg position, or a knee gatch position.

Abstract: An elastic bed which comprises an elastic bed body having a framework; and a plurality of support springs; wherein each support spring is formed by a steel strip which is firstly circularly arranged along an orientation to a bottom of the framework and then circularly arranged along an opposite orientation to an upper side of the framework; then the process is repeated to a predetermined length; and plurality of positioning elements for positioning the support springs to the framework. The framework is formed by an upper frame and a lower frame; and a plurality of enhancing supports are connected between the upper frame and the lower frame. Each support spring is spaced to another spring with a length greater than a predetermined one so that no support spring is overlapped to another one. A plurality of positioning elements serves for positioning the support springs to the framework.

Abstract: A golf accessory tool with an elongate rigid handle, one end of the handle terminating in a double sided brush and a cleat cleaning pick, the other end of the handle terminating in a standard bottle and can opener. One side of the double sided brush has nylon or similar plastic bristles for cleaning the tops of golf shoes, golf balls and the like. The opposing brush has metal bristles that can clean golf shoe cleats and golf clubs. A preferred embodiment includes a centrally located cigar clipping device and a spring reel and tether assembly. The tether and spring reel is attached to a clip that can removably fasten to a golf bag or golf cart or belt.

Abstract: A method of laundering articles is described wherein water used is heated to no more than 40° C. and wherein in a single washing process there are no more than two wash cycles followed by at least one rinse cycle. In one of the wash cycles at least two laundry preparations are used, a first of the laundry preparations being in powder form and including up to 15% by weight a powdered detergent, and a second of the laundry preparations being in liquid form and including at least one of a degreasing emulsifier and a bleach. In addition, the laundry preparations in total have up to 10% by weight a terpene. As the method uses water temperatures of no more than 40° C., significant savings can be made in the energy that would otherwise be used on heating the washing water and a separate bleaching cycle is not required.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a main body defining an outer appearance, a tub supported in the main body, a drum rotatably installed in the tub, a steam generating unit supplying steam into the drum, and a circulation pump returning washing water exhausted from a first side of the tub to a second side of the tub.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing method of a washing machine. The method comprises supplying water into the washing machine, forming an agitating water stream by rotating at least one of an inner tub and a pulsator to generate agitating force, and disentangling laundry by rotating the inner tub in one direction at a speed causing the laundry to be forced against an inner wall of the inner tub by centrifugal force while allowing water to drop down into the inner tub after being raised in the washing machine. With the method, an inner tub is rotated in one direction so as to form an alpha-shaped water stream at a laundry disentangling step in a state wherein water is supplied to a predetermined level, so that the laundry is completely forced against the inner wall of the inner tub by circumferential force, thereby enhancing washing and rinsing efficiency as well as disentangling effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic direct dyes of formula (I) below: in which W1 represents —NR8— or —O—; X1 represents N; CR9; R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrocarbon chain; R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group or a hydrocarbon chain; R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain; L represents a specific bridging group and X represents a cosmetically acceptable organic or mineral anion. It likewise relates to a dye composition comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing human keratin fibres, such a dye, a process using it, and also a multicompartment device.

Abstract: Agents for coloring keratinic fibers are provided which contain specific m-phenylenediamine derivatives such as N-2-(morpholine-4-yl)ethyl-m-phenylenediamine, N-3-(morpholine-4-yl)propyl-m-phenylenediamine, and N-3-(imidazole-1-yl)-propyl-m-phenylenediamine.

Abstract: Keratinic fibers, especially human hair are dyed by an agent containing a coupling component which is an m-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula wherein R1 is a C1-4 alkyl group or a C1-4 monohydroxy alkyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl or an ethyl group and each of R3 and R4 is independently a branched or linear C2-6 hydroxyalkyl group, with the proviso that the R1O group is in the ortho or meta position to both amino groups; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. These agents afford desired color nuances in a sufficient intensity and fastness, exhibit good fiber affinity and are safe from a toxicological and dermatological point of view.

Abstract: Disclosed are cationic diazo compounds of the following formula Dye1-LK-Dye2??(I) in which Dye1 and Dye2 represent: Also herein disclosed are dye compositions comprising the cationic diazo compounds as direct dye, a process for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition, and a multi-compartment device.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine dye mixture having a specific structure, an ink using the dye mixture, an inkjet recording ink, an inkjet recording method and a method for improving preservability of image formed are provided.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1): wherein R1, is optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy or sulfo, Z1 is a radical of formula —SO2—Y (2a), —CO—NH—(CH2)K—SO2—Y (2b), —NH—CO—CH(Hal)—CH2-Hal (2c) —NH—CO—C(Hal)?CH2 or (2d) wherein Hal is chlorine or bromine, Y is vinyl or a radical —CH2CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, k is the number 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, n is the number 0, 1 or 2 and m is the number 0 or 1, are suitable for dyeing or printing cellulose-containing fibre materials, preferably natural or synthetic polyamide fibre materials, and produce, with a high colour yield, dyeings and prints having good fastness properties.

Abstract: A calcaneal bisector for indicating a calcaneal bisection line of a heel firstly includes a frame and a first plate mounted relative to the frame. One side of the heel can be aligned to the first plate when the bisector is in use. The bisector also includes a second plate movably mounted to the frame, and the second plate is slidable relative to the first plate for aligning to the other side of the heel. The bisector further includes an indicator movably mounted relative to the frame for indicating the calcaneal bisection line and a transmission mechanism disposed between the plates and the indicator for correlating movements of the indicator and the relative movements of the plates so as to ascertain the calcaneal bisection line.