Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F.

Abstract: Medical garments are disclosed, which are configured to minimally expose a patient. One embodiment, among others, includes a medical garment that is improved by providing a front opening, and a flap that substantially covers the front opening. The front opening is located near the chest area. The front opening includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The flap also includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the flap is connected to the upper portion of the front opening in a hinge-like fashion. The flap is configured to open at the lower portion. In another embodiment, among others, the improvement on the medical garment comprises at least two openings: an upper front opening, and a lower front opening. The upper front opening is located near the chest area, while the lower front opening is located near the abdomen area.

Abstract: A headgear article is disclosed including a head-engaging portion, a brim attached to the head-engaging portion, and a bottle opener forming a portion of either the head-engaging portion or the brim.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a helmet that incorporates various elements in different embodiments, including air flow channels in the safety padding, a shell on the safety padding underneath the external shell, thickening of the external shell in the areas of the air flow channels, extrusions in the external shell to facilitate air flow in the air flow channels, and vents in the external shell to feed and exhaust air flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides device for cleaning air fouled by bathroom usage, and more particularly an air cleaning device having: a housing for holding air extraction mechanism, air filtration mechanism, mechanism for germicidal treatment of air, and air refreshing mechanism; a foul air containment ring mechanism; an extractor tube mechanism connecting containment ring to filtration mechanism. The containment ring mechanism confines air fouled by bathroom usage from escaping the bowl area and using with air breathe by user. The extractor mechanism forces the confined fouled air to the filtration mechanism through the extractor tube. Odor causing molecules along with bacterial and viral bodies are removed at the filtration mechanism. The extractor mechanism subsequently forces the filtered air through the refresher mechanism where fragrances are added to the air before the air is returned to the room's air mass.

Abstract: A toilet with ventilation apparatus has an open air passageway from a bowl through a rim, flush valve and overflow tube to an air space above water in a tank, and a conduit from the air space to outside a room where the toilet is located.

Abstract: A hands free toilet device 20 including mounting base 22; control assembly 30 for supplying a force for raising and lowering the standard seat 12; foot pressure actuator 50 for activating the control assembly 30; drive coupling 60; and lift assembly 70 for raising the standard seat 12 when the foot pressure actuator 50 is depressed and lowering the standard seat 12 when the foot pressure actuator 50 is released. A flush actuator 80 may be attached to the drive coupling 60 for automatically flushing the standard toilet 10 when the standard seat 12 is automatically lowered. A method for raising and lowering a standard seat 12 comprising the steps of stepping on the foot pressure actuator 50 to raise the standard seat 12; and releasing the foot from foot pressure actuator 50 to lower the standard seat 12 and flush the standard toilet 10.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable personal waste disposal unit. The personal waste disposal unit includes a container having a top surface with a removable cap covering an opening. The opening is oval in shape and leads to an interior of the disposal unit. The container includes a tissue and privacy sheet. The privacy sheet may be used to cover an individual using the personal waste disposal unit. The disposal unit may be sized to fit under an automobile seat. When using the disposal unit, the cap is removed from the top surface, thereby allowing the individual to deposit bodily waste through the opening into the interior. The container is strong enough to hold the weight of an individual. After use, the cap is placed over the opening. The disposal unit may then be discarded as desired by the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a site assembled swimming pool comprising a plurality of upstanding staves arranged in side by side relation and held together by upper and lower L-shaped rails, a coping extending entirely around and in releasably secured relation to the rails that fasten the upper edges of the staves together, and a flexible liner and cover releasably secured to the coping. The wooden staves include opposing vertical edges one of which includes a modified tongue and the other of which includes a groove. When assembled, the tongue of one stave engages the groove of the adjacent stave, thereby interconnecting the two staves.

Abstract: A lift device capable of performing an activating motion having a part suspension device for training an upper limb capable of easily and surely performing an upper limb activating motion and easy to handle and use such that it is free to pass over a sill height difference, comprising leg parts (3a, 3b) with a caster (2) having a sliding run-over plate (1), an equipment storage part (4), wheels (5), a lifting guide (6) installed erectedly on the equipment storage part by fixing one end thereof to the storage part, a lifting part (7) provided inside the lifting guide, a lifting drive part (9) drivingly lifting the lifting part, a moving switch (81s), a lifting drive control part (10) controlling the lifting drive part, devices (81t, 120) to set the training devices, a chair (101), a running-pulling arm (88) installed on the lifting part, part suspension device mounting devices (11) and (12) for training an upper limb, installed on the equipment storage part, a mounting hole (13) for the part suspension device

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for reciprocating an infant support comprises a frame and a receiving member supported above the frame for substantially vertical reciprocating movement. The receiving member is configured to receive the infant support and, in one embodiment, is coupled to the frame by a reciprocating assembly configured to constrain the receiving member for movement in a substantially vertical translation motion. A motive device coupled to the receiving member reciprocates the receiving member relative to the frame. The apparatus may also include a counterbalance mechanism configured to offset the load of the infant and the infant support on the motive device. In another aspect, an apparatus for reciprocating a person comprises a base and a support surface for supporting the person thereon. The support surface is movable relative to the base for reciprocation in a substantially vertical motion. A motive device coupled to the support surface reciprocates the support surface relative to the base.

Abstract: A storable sleeping bed made up of a foldable bed platform configured for folding storage within a cabinet, a plurality of vertical support pieces configured to support the bed. An air mattress configured to be inflated for use and deflated when storage is desired, and an air mattress. The entire assembly held within a cabinet, which has a thickness of less than twelve inches.

Abstract: This product is designed to provide a blanket/comforter with a closure slit extending approximately two-thirds of the way from the top, center to the bottom, center of the blanket/comforter. The blanket/comforter will also have a fastening system to seal the closure slit and that allows the blanket/comforter to function as a full blanket/comforter if the user(s) so desire.

Abstract: A holder which is attachable to hospital beds for keeping wires and tubes from falling down between the mattress and the railing and from becoming entangled. The holder contains a means for attaching the holder to a bed rail. The holder also contains one or more hooks. An adjustable holder also contains a base portion, a first arcuate section containing a raised handle at the top and catches in the upper-right section. The holder also contains a second arcuate section and a release tab.

Abstract: A patient support includes a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame, an equipment carrier coupled to the upper frame, and an actuator operable to adjust the orientation of the equipment carrier to compensate for the upper frame changing its orientation between the Trendelenberg and reverse Trendelenberg positions.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus having a base, a litter frame, an elevation mechanism interconnecting the base to the litter frame and being configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The litter frame includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending support rails and a plurality of laterally extending support rails interconnecting the longitudinally extending support rails so that the litter frame has a rectangular configuration. Selected ones of the laterally extending support rails are mounted to the elevation mechanism.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a litter frame, and an elevation mechanism interconnecting the base to the litter frame and being configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The elevation mechanism includes a pair of hydraulic actuators, each actuator covered by a telescoping shroud. The telescoping shroud is connected to the base and to the litter frame by a number of biased catches. The litter frame includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending support rails and a plurality of laterally extending support rails interconnecting the longitudinally extending support rails so that the litter frame has a rectangular configuration. The litter frame includes a thigh section configured to be raised and lowered by use of one of a manually pumped hydraulic actuator or a gas-spring assisted lever actuator.

Abstract: A support structure that allows an individual, generally an infant, to be supported in a desired position and gently constrained from rolling over is disclosed. A well-defined, soft, elastic center panel or pillow is disposed and secured to two firm, slightly elastic side arms each having a height that is greater than that of the center panel. Thus, a channel is formed defined by an upper surface of the center panel and inner surfaces of the side arms. The individual can be disposed within the channel in a position, e.g., prone, and is gently constrained therein. The side arms can be cantilevers or other elongated structures providing additional support for the individual.

Abstract: A breast comfort padding system is provided which includes a compressible body having an upper surface sized to support at least a chest area of a user thereon, at least a pair of recesses formed in the compressible body which are positioned with respect to each other on the compressible body to correspond to position of breasts, and compressible inserts received in the recesses, the compressible insert being more easily compressed than the compressible body.

Abstract: A conformable pod and related method of production are provided, wherein the pod defines a soft structure adapted for deformation in response to minimal pressure applied manually, i.e., by contact with some portion of the body, and for retaining a deformed configuration substantially in the absence of continued application of manual pressure. The pod includes a viscous and tacky gel material encased within a closed chamber defined at least in part by a relatively thin and easily deformed outer skin providing minimal deformation resistance. In a preferred form, the encased gel material is a coagulated or partially coagulated gel such as a silicone-based gel material adapted for deformation in response to minimal applied manual pressure, and for substantially pressureless retention of the as-deformed shape, followed by relatively slow return (at least two seconds or more) to an initial nondeformed shape upon manual release of the pod.

Abstract: A collapsible mattress border assembly incorporates a series of side rails and end rails pivotably joined together. The pivoting joints may be hinges, such as formed by tapes, and certain ends of the rails may be mitered. The collapsible mattress border assembly is collapsed for shipping, and thereafter opened to form a frame or border defining a central opening to accommodate a mattress core.

Abstract: A foam core pillow or mattress comprising a breathable foam core in the shape of a pillow or mattress, an outer cover shaped to cover the foam core, formed of at least a layer of non-breathable material, a layer of breathable covering fabric, and an airflow device which can be selectively opened or closed to regulate airflow through the foam core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recovering nylon from a nylon-containing material by contacting the nylon-containing material with an alkanol-containing solvent at elevated temperature and at a pressure higher than the equilibrium pressure of the alkanol-containing solvent at the elevated temperature, thereby dissolving the nylon in the alkanol-containing solvent, removing the alkanol-containing solvent containing dissolved nylon from any undissolved solids, and decreasing the temperature of the alkanol-containing solvent containing dissolved nylon to precipitate the dissolved nylon.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides dye compositions comprising at least one hydrophobic direct dye with a logP of greater than 2, at least one organic or mineral acid with a pKa of less than 4.5, in an aqueous-alcoholic dyeing medium comprising at least 60% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, the pH of the composition being less than 7. The compositions allow shades ranging from pastel to strong colorations to be obtained on keratin fibers. Furthermore, the coloration obtained makes it possible to achieve or even exceed the fastness of oxidation dyeing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the keratin fibers a composition comprising at least one hydrophobic direct dye with a logP of greater than 2, in an aqueous-alcoholic dyeing medium comprising less than or equal to 60% water, wherein the dye composition is in contact with the keratin fibers and is exposed to a temperature greater than or equal to 60° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(amino or substituted amino)-3,5,6-substituted phenol compounds according to the Formula (I), as defined herein and compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and a compound of the Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(amino or substituted amino)-5,6-substituted phenol compounds according to the Formula (I), as defined herein and compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and a compound of the Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and a compound 2-(amino or substituted amino)-3,5-substituted phenol compounds according to the Formula (I), as defined herein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional fabric and a three-dimensional fabric using the same is provided. The method includes the steps of: selecting at least more than one yarn among nylon6, nylon66 and a super high tenacity yarn to be used as a warp yarn and a filling yarn; weaving the selected warp and filling yarns to produce a basis fabric with ripstops; inserting the basis fabric into a dyer and dyeing the basis fabric by providing a predetermined concentration of a dye at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period, so that a special pattern and a color are expressed on the basis fabric because of a difference in density, material characteristics and thermal transformation temperatures between the warp yarn and the filling yarn; and drying the dyed basis fabric for a predetermined period at room temperature to make the ripstops, the pattern and the color clear without deformation.

Abstract: A dock leveler includes a lip that not only pivots between an extended operative position and a pendant position relative to a deck but also translates in its pendant position between blocking and non-blocking positions. A fastener connects the lip to a hinge in such a way as to minimize the stress between the fastener and the lip. The hinge includes a lip-facing surface into which the fastener is anchored, wherein the fastener is tilted out of perpendicularity to the lip-facing surface. The head of the fastener is held parallel to the lip even though an angled gap may exist between the lip and the lip-facing surface of the hinge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplemental lift system for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge of a type that includes a tunnel section for being extended over the wing of an aircraft in a cantilever-like fashion. The supplemental lift system is for use in an event that a main elevating mechanism of the passenger boarding bridge is other than operable, such that the over the wing portion of the boarding bridge may be moved out of the way of a wing of the aircraft, permitting the same to move in a direction away from the boarding bridge. A preferred embodiment of the supplemental lift system comprises at least a jack including a first portion that is mounted to the aircraft passenger boarding bridge at a point that is distal from an outboard end thereof.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes a body having an interior hollow region for retaining one or more motors, batteries, and drive mechanisms. The toothbrush includes multiple bristle carriers. Each of the bristle carriers undergoes some type of movement and is driven by the one or more motors and drive mechanisms. Various combinations of movement of the bristle carriers are described. And, numerous drive train mechanisms are disclosed for achieving the noted motions.

Abstract: A snow tool for removing snow from vehicles having a telescopic handle and a brush disposable either longitudinally or transversally. The telescopic handle has first and second members connected in a sliding relationship and providing retracted and extended states of the handle. The snow tool also has a pair of arms provided with bristles and means for moving the arms between a closed position where the arms extend along the handle and an open position where the arms extend transversally to the handle. The snow tool is also provided with first locking means for locking the first and second members with respect to each other in the retracted state and second locking means for locking the first and second members with respect to each other in the extended state. The snow tool is also provided with a compression spring for urging the first and second members into the extended state, third locking means for locking the arms in the open position and fourth locking means for locking the arms in the closed position.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus comprising a pliable member having a plurality of indentations on a flat working surface; a rigid backer affixed to a second surface of a pliable member and defining a crevice for tucking the ends of a rag; a plurality of arms with locking teeth to hold the rag stretched tight over the flat working surface; and a pole affixed to the backer to permit the apparatus to be positioned in a difficult to reach position.

Abstract: A lightweight tool for applying compound to drywall and like surfaces is achieved by using closed-cell foam to form an application layer secured to a stiff plate. A handle secures to the stiff plate to facilitate use. An application layer made of closed cell foam of substantially uniform thickness nonetheless provides a lower surface having contoured perimeter portions by conforming to a plate having upwardly sloping perimeter regions. In an alternative embodiment, perimeter portions of an upper surface of an application layer are formed to be downward sloping. The upper surface of the application layer may be secured to the lower surface of a plate. The downward sloping portions may be deformed upwardly to be flush with the plate, creating corresponding upwardly sloping portions on the lower surface of the application layer. In yet another embodiment, the application layer is formed or machined to have an upwardly sloping perimeter portion.

Abstract: An autoglass cleaning system including a first tool having a resilient cleaning blade, a first holder body for the blade and a handle pivotally and removably mounted to the holder. The blade is attached to the holder body so that the blade can flex along its longitudinal axis. The handle has a proximal end attached to the holder and an internally threaded distal end. A second tool is provided that has a second holder body and a coarse scrubber blade mounted to the second holder body. The second holder body has a mounting hole into which the handle is pivotably and removably mountable.

Abstract: A mop wringer is provided in combination with an adaptor. The mop wringer comprises a base and one or more sides which are formed as a one-piece moulding and which define an unadapted channel in which a stranded mop head can be wrung out. The mop wringer also has one or more openings in the base and/or the side(s) through which fluid can drain. The adaptor is releasably insertable into the wringer to define either alone or together with the wringer an adapted channel which is of smaller cross-sectional dimensions than the unadapted channel and in which a head of a flat mop can be wrung out.

Abstract: A mobile vacuum boring and mud recovery method comprising a device which will create a vacuum condition within a vacuum container and having a vacuum conduit to transport a liquid and or solid particles into the vacuum container. The vacuum conduit may be configured as a powered articulated boom with sufficient structural strength to support and operate an earth-digging bucket mounted adjacent to the suction end of the vacuum conduit. The vacuum conduit boom may have the added feature or attachments chosen from a telescoping vacuum conduit section, sensor to locate buried utilities, water spray nozzle, man hole cover remover cutting tool grinding tool, saw, blasting tool, surface cleaning tool, demolition tool, torque wrench, tractor to pull vacuum hose, jetter nozzle, camera, monitors and controls to operate the attachments and their function and power sources to operate them.

Abstract: A brush assembly of a cleaner includes a driving motor mounted at a cleaner main body, for generating a rotary force; a brush rotatably disposed at a suction opening formed at the cleaner main body; and a driving force transfer device installed between the driving motor and the brush, rotating the brush by transferring a rotary force of the driving motor to the brush, and protecting the driving motor by preventing transfer of a load generated at the brush to the driving motor. Accordingly, the driving motor can be continuously rotated even if the brush cannot be rotated by being caught by a stuff or the like, thereby preventing motor damage.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner powered by compressed air includes a canister forming an internal collection chamber for collecting liquid and debris sucked up by the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a drain at the bottom of the collection chamber from which liquid and debris collected in the collection chamber of the vacuum can be drained, when desired, and may also provide for pressurizing the collection chamber for forcing liquid sucked up into the vacuum cleaner through a hose from the drain to a liquid collecting drum or tank. This makes draining the vacuum cleaner collection chamber much easier that in other vacuum cleaners. Preferably the bottom of the chamber slopes toward the drain. The chamber may be pressurized by the compressed air used to power the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may also include a separate pressure tank for holding a degreaser, detergent, or soap which can be sprayed onto the residue of a liquid spill after the liquid has been sucked up into the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a simple, inexpensive wheel lock suitable for use with many single or multiple wheel casters. Generally speaking, a known conventional caster has an integrally formed frame including a caster holder that has a curved fender and one or two wheels positioned below the curved fender. A wheel lock according to an embodiment of the present invention is a curved piece of semi-rigid material that fits tightly enough into the space between the fender and the wheel to prevent the wheel from rolling. The wheel lock can be made to have an optional tab on the outer edge that permits easy positioning of the wheel lock and facilitates its removal.

Abstract: An adjusting unit for adjusting a spacing between a fixedly mounted first member and a resiliently mounted second member. The adjusting unit comprises an adjusting screw and a sleeve-like receiving member which are adjustable relative to each other via a pair of threads. The adjusting screw has an end provided with an abutment surface adapted to be supported against the resiliently mounted second member, and the receiving member has an annular flange adapted to be supported against the fixedly mounted first member such that the spacing between the first and second members is adjustable by adjusting movements of the adjusting screw relative to the receiving member.

Abstract: A door stop device comprising a block member, a receiving channel to facilitate placement of the device onto a door hinge, and an attaching means suitable for removably attaching the door stop device to an item of clothing worn by a user. The door prop device of the present invention is designed to be readily accessible and available for immediate use by those who primarily work in, or provide service to, the resort, hotel and motel industries.

Abstract: A hinge assembly including first and second hinge portions that are pivotable relative to one another. A pivot pin has opposite ends and is rotatably mounted in one hinge portion. The pivot pin and the other hinge portion are configured to allow the ends of the pivot pin to be threadably fashioned to the other hinge body.

Abstract: The present invention is a hinge assembly for engaging an appliance door to an appliance, such that rotational forces generated by the door as a function of the door position are balanced against a rotation force exerted about an axis of rotation for the door. The hinge assembly may be engaged to an interface using a locking bar to prevent translation of the adapter plate relative to the interface. The hinge assembly may further have a plunger incorporating an ovoid shaped retention pin bore for retaining an elastic element to the plunger.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) for joining a cover section (110) to a body section (120) of a foldable electronic device includes a main shaft (1), a cam (2), a follower (3), a first elastic element (4), a control (5), a sleeve (6), a second elastic element (7) and a fixing element (8). The shaft has an outer thread (101) at one end and an engaging portion at an opposite end. The cam includes an end cam surface (212), and an inner thread (211). The follower includes a latching cam surface (312). The control has at least one projection (52) at one end thereof, and engages with the engaging portion. The sleeve is connected with the follower, and rotation of the sleeve is limited by the control. When the control is pushed, the hinge assembly fully opens the cover section from body section. This provides a user with convenient one-handed operation.

Abstract: A hinge structure rotatably connects one member to the other member. The hinge structure includes a hinge case attached to the one member; a first cam member; a second com member; an urging device for urging the first member toward one end portion of the hinge case; and a rotary damper including a rotor having a specific rotational resistance relative to a damper main body. The second cam member has a cam surface at an end portion thereof for abutting against a cam surface of the first cam member, and a connecting portion at the other end portion thereof protruding outwardly from an end portion of the hinge case and connected to the other member. One of the rotor and the dumper main body is connected to the hinge case, and the other is rotationally disposed in the hinge case together with the second cam member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tilt hinge configured so that friction torque members accommodated in a leaf spring housing can be visually checked from outside and an electronic apparatus using the tilt hinge. The tilt hinge pivotally couples a first member to a second member and includes: a holder attached to one of the first and second members and including a leaf spring housing; a shaft attached to the other of the first and second members and rotatably supported by the leaf spring housing; and a plurality of friction torque members accommodated in the leaf spring housing and generating a friction torque when the holder or the shaft rotates. The friction torque members include a friction torque member that is constrained from rotation by the holder and a friction torque member that is constrained from rotation by the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door handle for a refrigerator. According to the present invention, a bar holder 41 of a door handle 40 includes a fixing portion 42 fixed to a front surface of a refrigerator door 30 and a coupling portion 44 coupled to an upper or lower end of a handle bar 47. Fitting grooves 44a are formed in both sides of the coupling portion 44, whereas fitting ribs 47a, which are fitted into the fitting grooves 44a downward or upward, are provided on both sides of the upper or lower end of the handle bar 47. At this time, the upper and lower ends of the handle bar 47 are supported by the upper and lower coupling portions 44, respectively. According to the present invention so configured, the number of parts of the door handle can be decreased, the assembly of the door handle can be simplified, and an error occurring in the manufacturing process can be corrected.

Abstract: A mounting structure of an inner handle for a vehicle having an inner handle serving as an emergency hammer to break or smash the windows of a vehicle in the event of the emergency. The mounting structure of the inner handle includes an inner handle having a grabbing part and connecting parts perpendicularly extending from both ends of the grabbing part. A hammer head made of a high-strength material, the hammer head installed to the end of the connecting part. A locking means rotatably mounted around the circumference of the hammer head and the connecting part and a stopping means preventing unintentional rotation of the locking means. The vehicle pillar trim being configured to receive the inner handle.