Abstract: A knee pad construction includes a shaped cushion element with a concave interior with a recess having a flowable gel insert therein. The recess and insert are shaped to accommodate the left knee or the right knee of an individual.

Abstract: A knee pad construction includes a shaped cushion element with a concave interior with a recess having a flowable gel insert therein. The recess and insert are shaped to accommodate the left knee or the right knee of an individual.

Abstract: A disposable underarm perspiration patch has a flat flexible body having a first soft porous layer, which contacts the armpit of a user by a sticky surface, approximately ¼ inch wide around the perimeter, A second moisture-absorbing layer retains the moisture secreted by the armpit of the user, while a third moisture-impermeable layer prevents the moisture from soiling a garment worn by the user. The disposable, flexible patch will be available in 3 different sizes and in 3 different skin tone colors to best match the skin tone of the wearer.

Abstract: A protective-apparel sleeve (10) includes a tubular inner piece (12) of membrane laminated or coated fabric and a tubular outer piece (14) of membrane laminated or coated fabric generally surrounding the tubular inner piece (12). In further detail, the tubular inner piece (12) includes a stitched seam (24) along its length, and the tubular outer piece (14) includes a stitched seam (26) along its length which is circumferentially offset from the seam (24) of the tubular inner piece (12). If desired, the stitched seams (24, 26) may be generally free of a seam sealant. The protective-apparel sleeve (10) and protective-apparel products incorporating the sleeve (10) have a significantly greater liquid-resistance than conventional stitched-seam protective-apparel sleeves and protective-apparel products incorporating such sleeves.

Abstract: A liquid-proof protective-apparel sleeve includes a tubular inner piece of membrane laminated or coated fabric and a tubular outer piece of membrane laminated or coated fabric generally surrounding the tubular inner piece. In further detail, the tubular inner piece includes a stitched seam along its length, and the tubular outer piece includes a stitched seam along its length which is circumferentially offset from the seam of the tubular inner piece. If desired, the stitched seams may be generally free of a seam sealant. The liquid-proof protective-apparel sleeve and protective-apparel products incorporating the sleeve have a significantly greater liquid-resistance than conventional stitched-seam protective-apparel sleeves and protective-apparel products incorporating such sleeves.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparel, and in particular, to a garment with a venting structure and a method of using the venting structure.

Abstract: An ambidextrous, latex glove is provided with a textured surface on the areas of the glove corresponding with the touch parts of fingers and a palm. That is, the areas on a hand that are used for gripping and holding are covered with a textured latex surface, providing increased friction for improved gripping.

Abstract: A cap includes a hemispherical portion having two side openings, an elastic band attached to bottom peripheral portion of the hemispherical portion, to resiliently engage onto the heads of the users. The elastic band includes a front segment secured to the front portion of the hemispherical portion, a rear segment disposed beside the rear portion of the hemispherical portion, and two side segments extended through the side openings of the hemispherical portion. The hemispherical portion includes a sleeve formed in the rear portion to slidably receive the rear segment of the elastic band, and to allow the rear segment of the elastic band to resiliently and adjustably fitted onto the heads of the users.

Abstract: The disposable bandana is an absorbent bandana adapted to fit on a user's head and absorb perspiration and dirt. The bandana is made from a flexible sheet of disposable material, so a user may wear and use the bandana, and then dispose of the bandana following use. The disposable bandana is coated or impregnated with at least one substance, such as a topical sunscreen composition, an insect repellent, menthol, a fragrance agent, aloe vera or a tocopherol (vitamin E). The bandana is rubbed across the user's body in order to transfer the substance to the user's body. Additionally, the sheet may be coated with a chemiluminescent agent to allow the bandana to glow in the dark. Indicia may be conspicuously imprinted on the bandana for aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method allows for the construction of an inflatable, protective enclosure that provides a temporary, contaminant free environment for one or more individuals. The approach results in a protective suit and/or enclosure that is inexpensive, compactly stored and light-weight, yet provides a reliable source of filtered, contaminant-free air as well as upper-body and/or full-body protection for one or more persons. The protective suits/enclosures described produce an over pressure environment within the protective enclosure so that a positive flow of filtered air is maintained between the interior of the suit or enclosure and the outside environment, thus assuring that no contaminants may seep into the protected, contaminant free interior.

Abstract: An odor eliminating system utilizes an air pump to remove odors from a bowl of a toilet to a trap of the toilet. By moving the odors to the trap, the odors cannot escape back to the bowl and can only proceed out of the toilet to the sewer. The system can be adapted to existing toilets by drilling a channel to the trap or the system can be incorporated into new toilets.

Abstract: A two-way flow control valve for repeatedly dispensing a limited amount of liquid. A float valve is linked to a second valve and storage chamber such that one valve is closed when the other is opened, and vice versa. The chamber fills when the float valve is closed, and empties when the float valve is opened. The assembly is useful for dispensing a liquid cleaner into a toilet tank.

Abstract: A floor-mounted apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet seat is disclosed which includes a seat bar adapted to be attached to the underside of a toilet seat, a pivot pedestal adapted to be fixed to the floor, a foot pedal operating lever attached in pivotal relation to the pivot pedestal and having a foot pedal end and an operating end, a lift bar lever pivotally connected between the operating end of the foot pedal operating lever and the seat bar, and resilient tension biasing element connected between the foot pedal and the pivot pedestal to dampen gravity return of the seat to a lowered position when the foot pedal is released.

Abstract: The urine shield is a shell defining an arch-shaped opening. A plurality of attachment members extend from the base of the shell. The attachment members attach to the rim of the toilet bowl to support the shield in an upright position. The shell has an arcuate roof and a generally arcuate wall which extends laterally and rearwardly from the roof. In order to facilitate insertion and removal on a toilet, a handle may be provided at the roof of the shell. The urine shield may be affixed to the toilet bowl to prevent urine from spraying on the toilet seat and cover, the associated hinges attached to the toilet seat and cover, and on the walls and floors adjacent the toilet.

Abstract: A digital electronic volume/flow control sensor toilet includes a bowl, a water storage tank interconnected with the bowl, and a digital electronic volume/flow control sensor flushing mechanism. The flushing mechanism has components including a volume sensor, a shuttle, a plunger assembly, a motor, a water valve, and a control with a power source and volume/flow control sensor circuitry communicatively interconnecting the components. The volume sensor has a plurality of electrically conductive contact points exposed on a surface and at positions along a length of the side of the volume sensor with a recess, the positions of the contact points corresponding to predetermined volume levels of the flushing mechanism. A plurality of VOLUME SELECTION buttons/switches are mounted on an outer surface of the water storage tank, the VOLUME SELECTION buttons/switches being associated with the contact points. A HOLD button/switch can be mounted on the outer surface of the water storage tank.

Abstract: A water conserving toilet system is provided that increases water pressure applied to evacuating solids in the toilet bowl by a multiplicity of approaches including an optimally shaped and located water storage tank, an optimally shaped water feeding channel. In this way, the present invention increase and makes better use of the potential energy of the stored water. Moreover, means are provided to assemble the water tank to the toilet base with fastening means that do not touch the water, thereby making installation easier and reducing the risk of leaks.

Abstract: The barber/beauty chair of the present invention aims at achieving the above-described object and there is provided a barber/beauty chair comprising: a chair mounting member mounted on a base through elevation means; a chair mounted on the chair mounting member; and a shampoo bowl mounted on the side of a back rest of the chair on the chair mounting member.

Abstract: A hook is provided for simultaneously supporting a shower curtain and a shower curtain liner in side by side spaced, parallel relation on a shower curtain rod. The shower curtain and the shower curtain liner each have an opening therein proximate the top edge thereof. The hook includes a portion for engaging the rod. First and second spaced support portions, each of which is connected to the rod engaging portion, are provided. Each of the support portions includes a generally “U” shaped portion defined in part by an upstanding member. The upstanding member of the first support portion is adapted to be received through the opening in the shower curtain to retain the shower curtain. The upstanding member of the second support portion is adapted to be received through the opening in the shower curtain liner to retain the shower curtain liner. The hook is fabricated from a single continuous wire section by making a series of bends therein.

Abstract: A basin assembly includes a hollow cabinet, a door pivotably assembled on a middle of a front of the cabinet, a main basin on a top of the cabinet, and an auxiliary basin fixed on the door. A main drain pipe connects with a bottom of the main basin. A main faucet is arranged at the top of the cabinet and neighboring the main basin. A main supply pipe connects with a bottom of the main faucet. An auxiliary drain pipe is arranged at a bottom of the auxiliary basin and joints the main drain pipe. An auxiliary faucet is arranged adjacent the auxiliary basin and joints an auxiliary supply pipe for providing water for the auxiliary basin. The auxiliary supply pipe communicates with the main supply pipe. Therefore, at least two users may use the basin assembly at the same time. Additionally the auxiliary basin is lower than the main basin, which is convenient for children to use.

Abstract: An illumination device for a toilet provides increased lighting conditions when a toilet seat or a toilet lid of a toilet is raised, thereby minimizing the chances of males urinating outside the confines of a toilet bowl and females sitting directly on a toilet bowl instead of the toilet seat during reduced lighting conditions in a bathroom. The illumination device may include a power source, a light source, and an activation device. The illumination device may be mounted to an underside of the toilet seat or the toilet, or the toilet itself. The illumination device may further include a controller in communication with the power supply and the light source, such that the controller regulates the passage of power and signals to the electrical components. The embodiment with a controller may include a courtesy alarm to warn users of a toilet seat in an upright position.

Abstract: The power lifting toilet chair is a toilet chair which provides 100% lifting capability for up to a 500-pound obese or elderly or disabled person or recovering hospital patient to sit down on a toilet unaided and to rise unaided after using the toilet. The power lifting toilet chair, which stands over and around an existing toilet bowl, can be used without removal of the existing toilet seat. However, for semi-permanent applications, the existing toilet seat would best be removed. The power lifting toilet chair was designed to be powered either by two electrically-powered actuators (12) or by two manually-operated non-electric actuators (46). The non-electric embodiment of the power lifting toilet chair will allow production and use of this invention by elderly, obese or disabled persons or patients in remote or underdeveloped regions without access to electrical power.

Abstract: A pull rod coupling configured to operably couple a pull rod to a fluid control device.

Abstract: A bag for moving, carrying and storing large objects, comprising a bag with handles built in it to an extension on at least one side or end of the bag. The extension comprises multiple layers of film on one or both sides or ends of the bag.

Abstract: A mattress component and method of making a mattress component is provided. The mattress component includes first and second layers to be assembled in a mattress over which a user will lie. The first layer of a first material has different properties than the second layer of a second material. The second layer has a surface underlying the surface of the first layer. Mating patterns are formed in the surfaces of the first and second layers. The mating patterns in the first and second layers are designed to substantially match the surfaces of the first and second layers with each other. The mating patterns in the first and second layers result in a greater effective thickness in one of the layers in areas corresponding to a position where hips and shoulders of the user will rest on the mattress, and a lesser effective thickness in other areas.

Abstract: A drive system for a patient support table in a medical imaging apparatus is provided. In some embodiments, the system comprises at least one first drive means for driving a patient support surface in at least one first direction, at least one second drive means for driving the patient support surface in at least one second direction, wherein the at least first drive means and the at least second drive means are mounted on at least one common mounting member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed to adjust a slope of the bed according to brain waves and a method thereby, to adjust the slope to generate the maximum alpha waves of brain waves which are generated by the change of the blood amount to be provided in a bed user's brain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a leg support arrangement for operating tables comprising two leg supports, connected to a base element of an operating table such that, the above are adjustable between a base position, lying adjacent to each other parallel to the longitudinal mid-axis of the operating table and a spread position with a separation from the longitudinal mid-axis, whereby each leg support is connected to the base element by means of a parallelogram joint, the joint axes (36, 52, 44, 54) of which are arranged perpendicular to the plane of the base element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a curved pillow body having a top region and a bottom region. The top region is larger in size than the bottom region. Also, the bottom region is adapted to be placed between a user's lets while the user is lying on her side while the top region conforms to the user's stomach and chest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a head support device for the treating and prevention of plagiocephaly in infants. The device removes pressure from a desired area of an infant's head.

Abstract: The specification discloses a combination cheering aid and seat cushion, comprising a substantially planar seating member formed of a flexibly resilient and flexibly compressible material, the seating member including opposite upper and lower surfaces, opposite first and second lateral portions, and opposite front and rear portions, and complementary fastening elements. The seating member is characterized by a first configuration adapted for use as a seat cushion, wherein the seating member is in the substantially planar condition thereof, and a second configuration adapted for use as a cheering aid, wherein the opposite first and second lateral portions are removably connected by the complementary fastening elements to thereby define a tubular configuration of the seating member characterized by an interior passageway communicating opposing first and second openings defined by the front and rear portions, respectively.

Abstract: A fluid-control medical mattress includes a platform and multiple supports mounted on the platform. Each support is a bladder for selectively receiving fluid to support the patient. A skirt is mounted to a periphery of the platform and the surrounding the platform for retaining water with the platform for a nurse to conveniently clean the body of the patient who lies on the platform. The multiple supports respectively correspond to the head, neck, shoulder, pelvis and knee for supporting the patient who lies on the platform when the multiple supports are full of fluid, and the skirt.

Abstract: Asymmetric spring components for mattress and other flexible support structures, in the form of helical coil springs with turns in the coil body having varying pitch angles and radii, and a single support end for use in a one sided innersprings in one-sided mattresses. The coil springs are asymmetric about an axis of the coil or a horizontal reference plane, or both, and with ends of the coil springs shaped and sized differently to accommodate different mounting and support arrangements. Asymmetric coil springs can be contained in individual pockets or strings of pockets and arranged together to form an asymmetric pocketed coil innerspring for use in a one-sided mattress.

Abstract: A tool includes a head and a hollow handle in which a spare tool is removably inserted. The handle includes a positioning device connected to an inner periphery of the handle and the spare tool has a notch with which a protrusion of the positioning device is engaged. The spare tool can be easily pulled out from the handle by hooking a tail portion on the spare tool by fingers.

Abstract: An improved method for dying leather with propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PGME) systems comprising adding polyacrylate resin base, C3 and C4 alcohols, and n-butyl acetate and negating the need for teflon dispersions, dibutyl phthalate, and improves the dye penetration, hastens the flash times, improve the dust free time, and improves the tape time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing the pilling propensity or color clarity of polyester containing fabrics and/or garments, which method comprises treating the fabric with a polyester hydrolytic enzyme without the presence of a detergent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating textiles with a carbohydrate oxidase and/or a fatty acid oxidizing enzyme.

Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. In the method, a composition that comprises at least about 85 wt. % dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) is used. The limited solubility of water in DMM is ideal for drycleaning. The method provides good stain removal and fast drying while avoiding excessive fabric shrinkage or soil redeposition.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a washing shaft that extends through an outer tub, and is coupled to an inner tub and a double rotor motor coupled to the washing shaft. The double rotor motor has two rotors drivable independently from each other and wound independently from each other.

Abstract: It becomes possible to provide ammonia-containing hair bleaches or hairdyes which are highly safe and cause less hair damage, skin inflammation and irritation, and have no or reduced irritating odor of ammonia, and a method for bleaching or dyeing hair with the use of the hair bleaches or hairdyes by decreasing an average diameter of emulsified particles of emulsified compositions of ammonia-containing hair bleaches or hairdyes enough to reduce an irritating odor of ammonia.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic fused 5-5-membered aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having a ring junction nitrogen and an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic fused 5-5-membered aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compound with an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic 5-6 systems of aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds wherein the 5-membered rings have one to three nitrogen atoms and an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: A shaped body for coloring keratinous fibers consisting of at least one dissolution accelerator and at least one oxidation dye precursor of the secondary intermediate type, contained within a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The shaped body is free from oxidation dye precursors of the primary intermediate type. Also disclosed are a method for coloring keratin fibers and a kit containing these ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous liquid formulation comprising 5-25% by weight of a dye composition comprising 20-100% by weight of Direct Yellow 11 or of a dye obtainable by reduction or thermal treatment of Direct Yellow 11 ?0-30% by weight of a blue direct dye, ?0-30% by weight of a red direct dye, and ?0-60% by weight of a brown direct dye all based on the dye composition, and 1-25% by weight of poly-N-vinylformamide and/or of a polymer obtained by polymerization of a mixture of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and >50% by weight of N-vinylformamide based on total monomers, based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid formulation.

Abstract: Dye mixture containing at least one dye of the formulae (1) (formula see enclosed paper copy) and at least one dye of the formulae (2) (formula see enclosed paper copy) where the substituents are each as defined in the claims. These mixtures are useful for dyeing or printing fibre materials comprising polyester and/or cellulose acetate.

Abstract: A pit dock leveler having a base frame secured to a loading dock pit and a dock platform pivotally connected at one of its ends to the base frame and pivotally connected at its opposite end to a dock platform lip that pivots between a downward hanging position when the dock leveler is not in use and an extended position substantially co-planar with the dock platform when the dock leveler is in use, whereby the dock platform lip spans and compensates for the space and height differentials between the loading dock and a transport vehicle, the dock leveler having at least one safety leg pivotally mounted directly to the underside of the dock platform near its pivotal connection to the dock platform lip, the safety leg manually pivotal between a first position and a second position, until it is substantially not perpendicular to the underside of the dock platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning low lying areas, such as base boards, includes a rollable base, a rotatable brush carried on the base for cleaning the low lying area, a pressurized tank carried by the base for containing a cleaning fluid, and a nozzle in communication with the tank for dispensing the cleaning fluid from the tank. The brush can be releasably connected to a shaft that is rotatably mounted on the base and extends outwardly from the base. The nozzle can be positioned proximate the brush, such that cleaning fluid sprayed from the nozzle contacts the brush. The brush is positioned against the base board and rotated. A trigger release can be in communication with the tank, so that engagement of the trigger release sprays cleaning fluid from the nozzle.

Abstract: A pipe-cleaning device (1) comprising a cutting head (2) for cutting away material on the interior of a pipe, a body (111) on which the cutting head is rotatably mounted and drive means (3, 4) for driving the rotation of the cutting head (2) with respect to the body (111). In a first aspect the cutting head (2) is provided with one or more inwardly collapsible cutting elements (21) and the body (111) has a plurality of arrays of inwardly collapsible support elements (30) extending in longitudinal direction of the body (111) for supporting the body (111) on the interior of a pipe. In a second aspect the cutting head (2) comprises at least one first collapsible cutting element (21) which extends radially from a rigid central part (11), ends in a first cutting block (22) and is provided with at least one mass increasing element (22) at an intermediate location.

Abstract: A pig towing device is adapted for movement through a conduit having bends and open T intersections. The pig has a front leading cup and a rear trailing cup adapted to seal with the conduit for propelling the device through the conduit. The leading and trailing cups are spaced apart a predetermined distance to maintain the seal with the conduit as the pig towing device negotiates past the open T intersections. The pig towing device has a flexible body interconnecting the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup. The flexible body is urged normally into a straight position extending along a central axis thereof to maintain the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup spaced apart by the predetermined distance. The flexible body has predetermined limited flexibility permitting it to bend relative to the central axis as the pig towing device negotiates through the bends in the conduit.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a handle portion transitioning into a tip portion. The tip portion includes a back wall and two opposing tapered side walls connected to the back wall and forming an edge along a length of the tip portion. The opposing side walls converge from a base of the tip portion to a point of the tip portion. Preferably, a plurality of bristles coat the edge and at least a portion of each of the opposing side walls. The back wall is free of or void of bristles. At least one indentation is formed in the cleaning device, for example on the handle portion, so that the tip portion is bendable with respect to the handle portion at the indentation.