Abstract: The 2-in-1 Tees-n-Bibs, are made with plastic snaps and soft velcro, former name hooks & loops. This will be attached to the neck line of the child's tee shirt. The snaps and the velcro all will be sewn on the tee shirt part underneath the child's neck. The snaps with the plastic round part that fit into the flat part of the snaps, will be on the tee shirt. And the round ball or oval shape part will be attached to the bib alone with the rough part of the velcro. It should look like a bib without the strings attached to the bib.

Abstract: A reversible, multi-purpose bib exhibits a polyester layer on one side for use in absorbing drool, a vinyl layer on an opposing side for use when feeding solid food, and a removable overlying cotton or cotton polyester blend layer atop the vinyl layer for use when formula feeding.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a body part of a user having an inner layer and an outer layer secured thereto. The inner layer is positionable adjacent to the body part of the user, is air permeable, and has moisture wicking capability. The air permeability and moisture wicking capability of the inner layer allows air to circulate and pulls perspiration away from the body part to help keep the body part cool. The outer layer is positionable adjacent to the inner layer and is thermal insulating, fire resistant, and melt resistant. The thermal insulation, fire resistance, and melt resistance of the outer layer protect the body part from extreme temperatures and fire.

Abstract: The invention is a high visibility safety garment comprising a spunbonded nonwoven fabric colored with a fluorescent dye or pigment. The spunbonded nonwoven fabric in some embodiments may comprise continuous filaments of polyester that are thermally bonded together. Safety garments prepared in accordance with the invention are lightweight, flexible, and meet the requirements of ANSI 107-1999 for luminance, chromaticity, colorfastness, and durability. The safety garment in some embodiments may be in the form of a vest having multiple stripes of retroreflective material.

Abstract: A support for an area of a body includes: a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body, wherein said framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in said surface regardless of whether said surface is in abutment with the area of the body; a garment configured for wearing proximate the area of the body; and a fastening mechanism adapted to removably fasten to said garment for securing said surface of said framework in abutment with the area of the body, wherein said fastening mechanism is connected to and applies tension proximate opposite sides of said framework when fastened to said garment such that said framework is expanded and said surface of said framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body.

Abstract: A shirt includes two expandable and recoverable frameworks, wherein each framework is attached to a respective sleeve of the shirt and defines a plurality of openings extending completely there through to expose portions of the respective sleeve underneath the framework that otherwise would be covered by the framework. Pants also includes two expandable and recoverable frameworks, wherein each framework is attached to a respective sleeve of the pants and defines a plurality of openings extending completely there through to expose portions of the respective sleeve underneath the framework that otherwise would be covered by the framework.

Abstract: The present invention provides a partially-detachable garment having a bottom portion that includes an attachment device that provides tension and support between a fixed back surface and an unfixed front surface of the bottom portion. A first aspect of the invention provides a garment, comprising a top portion, a bottom portion including a front and a back, and at least one tab extending from the back of the bottom portion, wherein the at least one tab is secured at the front of the bottom portion adjacent a wearer's hip.

Abstract: The invention relates to one or more sets of pockets designed for the inside of a shirt, a shirt including such pocket sets, and a method of making such a shirt. Each pocket set includes at least one fabric divider, effectively enabling the wearer to separate and organize small items into two easily accessible sections. Each pocket set is contemplated as an inner “invisible” reflection of a conventional outer (visible) pocket, and further is contemplated as utilizing the same stitching as the conventional pocket for attachment. A same set of pockets can be duplicated on both left and right inner sides of the shirt, thereby creating four sections, two on each side, for containing and organizing any number of personal items.

Abstract: Clothing designed to fit a body and span a hinge joint of the body includes an expandable and recoverable framework attached directly to a portion of the clothing designed to span the hinge joint for abutment with and support of an area of the body including the hinge joint when the clothing is worn on the body. The framework includes a surface for abutment with the area of the body including the hinge joint, and the framework defines a plurality of openings in the surface extending completely through the framework, the openings being bounded by the framework and the framework, along its entire boundary with at least some of the openings, being elastically stretchable between a first initial state and extended states, the framework when expanded to a said extended state storing potential energy that is released as kinetic energy upon its return to the initial state.

Abstract: A type of multilayered glove consisting of an inner layer, an outer layer, and pigments between the layers is disclosed. The layers can be made of the same or different materials to incorporate desired barrier properties such as oil or chemical resistance to a glove. The layers can also be made of the same or different colors. The glove can have the same physical barrier protection as wearing two gloves, but without the discomfort of wearing two gloves. The glove enhances barrier protection and allows users to detect any breach of the outer layer during the surgical procedure, which enables the user to execute corrective actions before cross contamination occurs.

Abstract: A batting glove particularly for baseball and softball includes padding along the palmar side of at least the proximal ends of the metacarpals of the ring finger and the small finger. Padding is absent over the hook of the hamate and preferably the carpometacarpal joints of the ring finger and the small finger.

Abstract: The combination of a headwear piece, at least one object, and a tether. The headwear piece has a crown with a surface for engaging a wearer's head to maintain the headwear piece in an operative position on the wearer's head. The at least one object has an identification thereon that relates to at least one of: a) an event; b) a location; c) an institution; d) a product; e) a service; f) a person; g) an animate object; h) an inanimate object; i) a team; and j) a participant in an event. The tether maintains the at least one object on the headwear piece. An identification on the headwear piece is coordinated with the identification on the at least one object.

Abstract: A sock used in pilates includes a medial support about an arch portion of the sock, a side support member extending longitudinally along a lateral edge, a metacarpal support member, a reinforcement member extending from a heel portion to the metacarpal support member, and a plurality of raised bumps strategically located on a lower surface to provide tactile response to weight shift and pressure due to posture that can be used to correct or adjust posture during pilates exercises.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a helmet attachment system is provided. The system includes a helmet. The system also includes a platform coupled to the helmet. The platform has a length, a width, and a thickness. The platform is configured to allow a device to be coupled to the helmet.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a system for protecting a device formed from polystyrene is provided. The system includes a body formed from polystyrene. The system also includes a protective layer formed from thermoplastic elastomer. The protective layer is coupled to the body during a molding process used to form the body.

Abstract: A garment for cooling the body of a wearer is described which comprises a substantially gas impermeable first substrate and a gas-permeable second substrate attached to form a cavity. At least one of the first and second substrates comprising a plurality of raised protrusions on a surface within the cavity, and the gas permeable second substrate comprising a plurality of raised protrusions on the surface external to the cavity and proximate to the body of the wearer. The cavity is adapted to be connected to a gas supply such that the gas flows into the cavity and exits the cavity through the gas permeable second substrate. The cooling garment is light weight and conformable, and may be non-tethered for portability.

Abstract: A riding suit can be provided with a main body worn by a rider in a tight-fitting manner. A wind diverting member can be attached to the main body. The wind diverting member can be attached to an outer side portion of the main body. In a side view of the rider riding on a vehicle in a crouching position, a space interposed by one portion and other portions of the main body is closed and/or substantially closed by the wind diverting member. Respective outer side faces of the one portion, the other portions, and the wind diverting member are arranged substantially on a single imaginary curved face.

Abstract: A flusher assembly includes a main body adapted for mounting to a toilet tank; and a flush handle assembly having a shaft rotatably mounted within the main body and operable in a full flush rotation position and a limited flush rotation. The assembly is simple, reliable and efficiently manufactured, and allows selection of full or limited volume flushing of toilets and, thereby, conservation of water.

Abstract: A wave forming apparatus has a channel for containing a flow of water with an inlet end connected to a water supply, a base, and spaced side walls, a weir bed form in the base at the inlet end of the channel, and at least one additional bed form in the channel downstream of the weir. Each bed form has an upper portion and a downwardly inclined downstream face extending from the upper portion to the trailing end. A spoiler is provided at or near to the trailing end of each bed form. A primary flow path for water extends over the bed forms. The trailing end of each bed form may be an extended, flat tail.

Abstract: A shower curtain liner assembly with an easy to detach liner comprising a liner header, which attaches to a bar in a shower enclosure, a liner body which is easily attachable and detachable to the liner header, and attachment means to attach the liner body to the liner header and a plurality of shower curtain hooks which attach the liner header to the bar within the shower enclosure.

Abstract: A bathroom rail assembly includes a rail having opposed ends, each of which is attached to a respective suction fastening device by which the rail assembly can be attached to a fixed surface.

Abstract: What I claim is new about my invention is that the Safety Tub Insert will eliminate getting the patient in and out of the bottom of the fixed tub, which is unsafe at the very best. This will eliminate sitting on a stool and tripping on the same. When the safety tub insert is installed, the caretaker can help the patient sit on the edge of the tub and slide back to the center of the 4? inch deep safety tub insert. The caretaker can then swing the patient's legs into the center of the tub. Now the patient is sitting and soaking their most likely spot to get a bed sore. Their bottom is in two to two and one-half inches of warm bath water. The caretaker can drain the safety tub insert into the fixed tub drain and dry 90% of the patient's body, swing legs out and the patient bottom will be 14? to 22? above the floor. It is much safer to stand from that height than the bottom of the fixed tub. The patient won't have to step over the side of the tub to get in or out of a tub ever again.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning system adapted to communicate with a water conduit forming a part of a residential type plumbing system. The cleaning system is made up of a water conduit forming part of a residential plumbing system; a quick connect hose coupling in communication with the water conduit; and a cleaning implement having a hose with an inlet end and an outlet end, the hose inlet end being connectable to the quick connect hose coupling. Preferably, the cleaning implement is made up of a handle having a fluid conduit in communication with the hose outlet; a body section having at least one internal fluid passageway in communication with the handle fluid conduit and a bottom surface having at least one orifice in communication with the at least one internal fluid passageway; and a cleaning section having a cleaning surface, the cleaning section being releasibly attachable to said body section bottom surface.

Abstract: A stool adapted for use in a shower is disclosed, having a triangular platform and three legs depending from the platform. A receptacle having a hinged, movable cover and adapted to hold a razor is located on the top surface of the platform. The legs are spaced inwardly from the edges of the platform to avoid intrusions from the shower wall. The stool is constructed of a light-permeable material and contains indicia which is visible from outside the platform.

Abstract: A shower receptor with improved control of moisture and trapped water comprising one or more of the following improvements: the flange is significantly higher above the threshold than prior art receptors; the threshold is disposed higher than the ledge area where the shower wall materials meet the receptor; weep valleys are provided in the corners of the ledge area and where the ledge meets the threshold; the ledge area comprises multiple steps adapted to meet the subwall and finish wall materials wherein the steps are sloped toward the base and the tile step is lower than the subwall step; a raised curb is provided along the outer edge of the horizontal surface of the threshold, the curb adapted to redirect water that leaks out of the door enclosure back into the shower receptor.

Abstract: A steam foot bath device that includes a steam output vent, a steam basin, a water reservoir to be heated to produce steam, a boiler for producing steam, and multiple control devices including a remote control as well as a control panel on the body of the device. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a detachable remote control that serves as a body control panel when selectively affixed to the body.

Abstract: A loft bed readily configured into expanded assembled and collapsed disassembled positions to facilitate shipping, transport, and/or storage. The loft bed includes a mattress support having a plurality of separable supports for supporting a mattress, a frame including a plurality of multi-piece, bed support rails assemblable into a frame for supporting the mattress support, and a plurality of legs for supporting the mattress support above a floor or ground, each leg including separate upper and lower leg portions. The legs and the bed support rails are attachable to form an expanded assembled position capable of supporting a user and detachable to form a collapsed disassembled position for shipping, transporting, and/or storage.

Abstract: A patient lift comprises a base and a foot push pad integrated with the base. The foot push pad provides a high-friction surface to reduce risk that an operator's foot will slip off the base.

Abstract: Kits, devices, and methods are provided for attaching a snack box to a crib. Attached is such that, while still in the crib, the infant can open the lid and retrieve a snack stored inside, such as a bottle of milk. In some embodiments the snack box can even accommodate cold storage, e.g. by having a thermally insulated enclosure. It can even be a small electric refrigerator. Before the parent goes to sleep for the night, they can prepare a snack, and store it overnight in the snack box. When the infant wakes up in the morning, they can retrieve the snack by themselves, after a few days' training, without crying. This will permit the parent to sleep longer, because they will not have to wake up prematurely for delivering the morning snack, and then wait until it is consumed.

Abstract: A backpacker/mountaineers cot lightweight enough to be carried in the backcountry using tools already employed for other purposes and carried by the user. The user is exchanging the use of foam or inflating sleeping pad and sleeping pad camp chair for a cot fabric and six cot legs. The user then incorporates the trekking poles, ice ax and internal frame backpack stays for the appropriate assembly of the cot.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose recreational blanket that serves as a lying pad and allows a user to store and transport desirable and necessary recreational items. The recreational blanket incorporates a storage compartment and an underside made of strong material so the entire blanket can be dragged across the sand, or like surface. One or more compartments are housed in the storage compartment so that desirable items, including clothing, shoes, coolers and like recreational items may be conveniently and securely stored and transported. Mesh or transparent material is used for the storage compartment allowing stored items to be easily seen, accounted for, and accessed. The handles or straps of the recreational blanket allow one or multiple users to efficiently transport the blanket and its contents. The recreational blanket may be easily stored or transported by inserting it in a carry bag.

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

Abstract: A reversible blanket (with attached pants) can be made of fleece, terry towel, or any material that is comfortable to the touch. The reversible blanket (with attached pants) is shaped like a flat baby blanket with hole in the middle with a pair of pants attached. The pants are permanent attached to the hole in the middle of the blanket. The pants acts like a sack with legs, which the baby/child/adult can be, place inside. The blanket is reversible and can be designed with/without detachable booties/feet. Only the detachable booties/feet are not reversible, the rest of the blanket is reversible. The reversible blanket (with attached pants) is designed for easy access “just put baby/child/adult inside the pants and you're ready to go. Reverse the blanket by simply turning inside out. Measurements referred to are comprisable to an infant child.

Abstract: A seat extension and/or a back support are provided for an examination table which allows a examiner to be seated fully on the examination table and in one embodiment to lean across the patient without the examiner having to contact the patient.

Abstract: A patient support including a frame, plurality of wheels coupled to the frame, a deck, and a scissor mechanism coupled to the frame and the deck to move the deck from a raised position to a lowered position. The support includes brake mechanism including a brake pad to contact the floor to prevent the patient support from rolling.

Abstract: An adjustable bed including a stationary frame is supported with legs above a floor. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is spaced above the frame with connectors. The connectors include generally inverted U-shaped foot and seat tubes pivotally secured to the frame and secured to the seat and foot deck boards. A motorized drive assembly is operatively coupled to the head deck board and includes arms with are pivotally secured to the frame. Activation of the motorized drive assembly moves the deck boards.

Abstract: An adjustable bed including a stationary frame is supported above a floor. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is spaced above the frame with connectors. The connectors include generally inverted U-shaped tubes pivotally secured to the frame and secured to the deck boards. A gas spring is operatively coupled to the head deck board and pivotally secured to the frame. Activation of the gas spring in cooperation with the operator moves the deck boards.

Abstract: A bed including an articulation system is provided. The bed includes a frame and an actuator coupled to the frame. The bed further includes an arcuate member and a plurality of deck sections. The arcuate member is coupled to the actuator and one of the plurality of deck sections. The actuator operates to move the arcuate member to rotate the thigh section around a natural hip pivot point of a person positioned on the bed.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing the position of an infant while sleeping features a shell assembly including a base panel having two longitudinal sides and two lateral sides, an end wall extending generally upwardly from one of the lateral sides, two side walls extending generally upwardly from the longitudinal sides, a shell cover comprising an outer surface and conforming generally to the shell assembly, and a removable postioner insert disposed atop the base panel and comprising left and right nacelles attached to an insert base and separated by a distance selected to accommodate the width of an infant placed between the nacelles, to inhibit lateral motion of the infant while sleeping.

Abstract: A mattress system for a hospital bed including a mattress and a control system. The mattress system may include a mattress including a core bladder, a width bladder and a vacuum device to apply a vacuum to the width bladder. The mattress is adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

Abstract: A hospital bed including a mattress and a frame. The width of the frame of the hospital bed is adjustable and the width of the mattress is adjustable. The hospital bed may include a frame and mattress adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

Abstract: A combination stapler, tape dispenser and flag dispenser is provided which includes a stapler having a housing. Disposed in the housing is a tape dispenser, as well as a flag dispenser.

Abstract: A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains a lubricant, a functional improvement agent and an emulsifier, each containing a specified kinds of components 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 suspension system for use in a laundry washing machine to suspend a tub assembly from a base portion of a cabinet. The suspension system includes a support frame interconnected to an outer tub of the tub assembly and a plurality of isolation damper units for resiliently coupling the support frame to the base portion of the cabinet. The isolation damper units function to allow limited lateral movement of the tub assembly relative to the cabinet while also providing a “return to center” feature. The isolation damper units are further operable to inhibit rotation of the outer tub relative to the cabinet. Finally, the isolation damper units function to absorb the vibration transmitted through the tub assembly to the support frame so as to minimize transmission of such vibration to the cabinet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel N-alkylamino secondary para-phenylenediamines; a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one such N-alkylamino secondary para-phenylenediamine; a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying this composition; and the uses of this composition in the form of a dyeing “kit”.

Abstract: Novel ortho and/or meta-substituted N-alkylamino secondary para-phenylenediamine compounds, a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ortho- and/or meta-substituted N-alkylamino secondary para-phenylenediamine, a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying the composition, uses of the composition, and a dyeing “kit” comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamine compounds, to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for instance human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ortho- and/or meta-substituted N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamine, to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying this composition, and also a dyeing “kit.

Abstract: A regime/regimen (and compositions therefor) for inducing and/or stimulating the growth of keratinous fibers and/or slowing the loss and/or increasing the density thereof, notably human hair and/or eyelashes, entails administering to a mammalian subject in need of such treatment, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired effect, a thus effective amount of at least one 2-alkylideneaminooxyacetamide compound having the formula (1):

Abstract: A method of dyeing keratin-containing fibres, which comprises using a dye of formula wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, halogen or nitro, R3 and R4 are each independently of the other unsubstituted C1-C4alkyl or C1-C4alkyl substituted by OH, C1-C4alkoxy, halogen, CN or by phenyl, X1 and X2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy or halogen, R5 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R6 is C5-C12alkyl or C5-C8cycloalkyl each unsubstituted or substituted by OH, C1-C4alkoxy, halogen, CN or phenyl, or R6 is C1-C4alkyl substituted by phenyl or by C5-C8cycloalkyl, or wherein R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a piperazine ring, which is substituted, at the nitrogen atom that is not bonded to the phenyl group, by C1-C8-alkyl or phenyl, or which is quaternised at that nitrogen atom by two such groups, the C1-C8-alkyl radicals and phenyl mentioned as substituents of the nitrogen atom of the piperazine ring being unsubstitute

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel N-alkylpolyhydroxylated 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 medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one such secondary para-phenylenediamine. The present disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers with the compositions according to the present disclosure, and to dyeing kits containing such compositions.