Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing and functional bib utilizes an integral pouch for storage and transportation of the bib. The bib includes a bib body having a top portion, a bottom edge, a front portion and a rear portion. The pouch includes an open end, wherein the pouch is secured between the front portion and the rear portion such that the open end of the pouch is situated substantially along the bottom edge of the bib. A sleeve is formed near the top portion, wherein a neck attachment member is partially secured therein. The neck attachment member is a partial loop having spring memory. The pouch is adapted to move from a tucked position within a cavity defined by the front and rear portions to an untucked position external to the cavity. Fasteners secure portions of the bib during folding thereof. A method of folding a bib for storage and transportation thereof is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming an elasticised leg cuff for a wearable article is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the method includes providing a first web of material for forming at least part of an outer cover for a wearable article, the first web defining a first surface and an opposed second surface; cutting a web of leg band material to form a discrete leg band having a first, shaped outer portion and a second, inner portion; connecting the shaped outer portion of the discrete leg band to the first surface of the first web so that the inner portion of the discrete leg band extends laterally from a side edge of the first web; connecting an elastic component to the first web, adjacent the discrete leg band; and folding the inner portion of the leg band over the elastic component and connecting it to the second surface of the first web so as to cover at least a portion of the elastic component.

Abstract: A method of reducing cost of waterproof breathable clothes and improving breathing quality of waterproof non-breathable clothes uses more than two kinds of waterproof cloths with different water vapor permeability according to the physical characteristics of moisture, along with the structures of clothes themselves. The waterproof cloth with higher water vapor permeability is applied to parts of clothes most requiring heat dissipating and breathing (the place where moisture accumulates or generates), and the waterproof cloth with lower water vapor permeability or the waterproof non-breathable cloth is applied to parts of clothes less or not requiring heat dissipating and breathing. In other words, the proper moisture-permeable cloth is applied to each part of the clothes with respect to the requirement of heat dissipating and breathing.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed having a detachable billboard panel on the front or back, or both, having indicia thereon for advertising a movie or sporting event or the like, an entertainment program, etc. The billboard panel is a removable panel that is quickly and easily mounted to or removed from the garment and flaps on the garment cover the securing elements.

Abstract: A garment with a main fastening device and a supplementary fastening device, the main fastening device being designed for detachably joining opposing edges of two garment pieces made up of garment material and having two main fastening sides which can be joined to each other in a detachable way and which sides are each joined to one of the two garment edges, at least one of the two main fastening sides being joined to the respective garment edges by means of a ventilating material forming a ventilating means, by means of which the inner side of the garment is accessible to ventilating air even when the main fastening device is closed, and the supplementary fastening device being designed as a covering strip, which is movable in relation to the main fastening device between a closed position, in which it covers at least part of the ventilating material, and an open position, in which it exposes at least part of the ventilating material.

Abstract: A sport shirt that comprises of a shirt that is made of a stretchy material, at least one compartment made of a stretchy material that is attached to the shirt, and at least one safety reflector that is attached to the shirt. The sport shirt may have up to three compartments, but the essential compartment is a compartment that is centrally located on the front or back of the shirt that would be used to house a portable music device. The reflector would be placed on the side of the shirt not having the compartment.

Abstract: Thin wall gloves have color change time indicators. A color change label or friendly reminding message can be seen after the glove is put on for a period of time. The warning indicators can be triggered via UV, visible light, temperature change, air exposure, presence of oxidizers (oxygen, chlorine), pH change, chemical reaction of two components or any combination of these activators. The method for producing these gloves can be easily realized under common glove production lines. Depending on the desired applications, both powdered and powder free gloves can be produced.

Abstract: A dipped and cured latex glove article, the inner cuff surface of which is fabric-adherent, and a method of making such a glove comprising dipping a coagulant-coated glove former into an aqueous latex emulsion thereby forming a latex first layer on the former, partially coating the latex first layer on the former with a non-tacky aqueous polymeric emulsion, heating the former to cure the first layer with the second layer, stripping from the former and inverting the article, washing the article, dressing the inverted latex glove article on a glove former such that the fabric-adherent inner cuff surface contacts the former, treating the surface of the article to minimize tackiness, stripping the article from the former, washing the article, and drying the article, after which the article can be packaged and sterilized by exposing the packaged latex glove article to gamma radiation.

Abstract: Protective headgear is described having an energy-absorbing shell attached to a compressible internal liner. The shell includes an outer shell layer, a non-compressible inner shell layer, and a compressible middle layer disposed between the outer shell layer and the non-compressible inner shell layer. The compressible middle layer is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material that can compress upon impact and return substantially to an original shape of the headgear after the impact has ended. Embodiments of the thermoplastic elastomer material have low rebound resilience, a low glass transition temperature, a honeycombed structure, or combinations thereof. The compressible internal liner can also be made of thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: A multilayer shell for use in the construction of protective headgear, the shell including an outer layer, an inner layer, and a middle layer disposed between the outer and inner layer which resiliently compresses in response to an impact to the outer layer. The middle layer includes a plurality of compressible members, which resiliently compress to absorb the energy of a direct impact to the outer layer and resiliently shear with respect to the inner layer in response to a tangential impact to the outer layer. Each of the of compressible members may have bellows-like construction which forms a hollow chamber and includes a small opening through which air is expelled to produce a rate-sensitive response corresponding to the force of the impact. The shell may include one or more passageways to expel air from the middle layer into the interior of the headgear during and as a result of an impact.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles, includes a left and a right goggle frame, wherein a connection bridge connected therebetween, a pair of buckles respectively attached to the left and the right goggle frames, and a head strap adjustably fastened to the buckles. Each buckle includes a base, a cover, a shaft and a fastener, wherein the fastener includes a handle and an engagement protrusion. a tongue integrally extends from a side of the handle and can be leaned against the left and the right goggle frame after assembly. When the swimming goggles is worn on a user's head, it is very convenient to use the swimming goggles of the present invention whenever one needs adjusting an appropriate wearing position.

Abstract: Ventilated eyewear comprising a lens and a frame having one or more openings incorporating breathable fabric. Air and/or moisture can pass through the fabric in the openings to ventilate the space between the eyewear and the wearer's face.

Abstract: A self adhesive protective padding device having a plurality of pads able to be adhered precisely to the hip and lower back areas of the body, wherein the padding being light weight and disposable, consisting of multi-layer air-filled material, is designed to protect the body from hip and bone fracture due to falls.

Abstract: A basin may comprise a wall wherein the wall may be circumscribed about a bowl of a toilet. The wall circumscribed about the bowl of the toilet may define a cavity which may catch or contain waste water overflowing from the toilet. Further, the bowl may be modified with a notch at a rear portion of a rim of the bowl. The notch may operate to direct overflowing waste water therethrough and into the basin or in the alternative into a bucket. In another embodiment of the present invention, a bowl may be modified with a threaded aperture. The threaded aperture may be large enough for an instrument or hand to pass therethrough so as to aid in removing debris from a siphon passageway. In another embodiment of the present invention, a bowl of a toilet may be fabricated with a built in plunger. The built in plunger may have a head that is disposed within the siphon passageway.

Abstract: A Recreational Vehicle tank flush system is provided in which the existing vent pipe to the blackwater tank is modified by attaching an introduction tee which provides a hookup to a source of flushing water and to a hose and sprayer which may be hung just inside the top of the tank.

Abstract: A toilet enhancement which utilizes four drain ports and a float to prevent a toilet from overflowing. As water raises, the float rises allowing water to drain into return ports and not over the top of the toilet. The ports are molded into the toilet bowl which would drain directly back to the main toilet line, therefore stopping water from flowing over the top of the toilet.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold for use with pool of waters, hot tubes, and the like; used to facilitate a host of other devices. This exhaust manifold is commonly used as the exhaust vent to a water circulation system. The crux of this device is that some of the circulated water is diverted into other devices. An example of the hosts of devices include devices such as waters guns, water toys, aesthetic devices, generators, cleaners, brushes and the like.

Abstract: The invention is a rotating access cover assembly that may be utilized to cover a storage chamber such as those that store swimming pool covers. In a swimming pool setting, the access cover assembly allows complete access to the storage chamber by the swimming pool cover, which extends the width of the swimming pool. Allowing such access to the chamber, the access cover assembly provides support so that users may walk and sit on the edge of the pool and the edge of the access cover assembly. The access cover rotates to an open position to allow access to all or part of the storage chamber of the swimming pool cover.

Abstract: A skimmer shut-off or plug valve includes an in-line water flow unit that is adapted to be secured in-line to a skimmer suction inlet and an in-line water flow control unit which is adapted to be secured in-line to the water flow unit, which units are rotated relative to one another between a fully open position and a fully closed position to adjustably control the flow of suctioned water through the skimmer suction inlet.

Abstract: A shower support, with the aid of which a shower head can be placed at a distance from a wall, contains, in addition to the holder for the conventional shower head, at least one additional shower that is directly-mounted on the wall arm itself. The additional shower is supplied with water through the inside of the wall arm. The water supply for the additional shower is independent from the water supply for the shower head.

Abstract: A vanity basin or kitchen basin is made of upper and lower portions of two dissimilar materials. An inner basin is inserted into an outer basin and extends a portion of the way down. The outer basin is separately attached to the counter. The inner basin may be formed integral with the countertop. The inner basin mates with a receiving surface of the outer basin, and a seal may be formed between the inner and outer basins.

Abstract: An apparatus for bathing a body part, such as the feet, includes a bath chamber for containing a fluid and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom, where the bottom surface includes a plurality of raised projections having a stone-like appearance.

Abstract: In the present invention, a vanity mat is designed to eliminate or minimize clean-ups of excess water collected on a sink counter by generously covering the counter around the sink with a good water-absorbing material. Wherein, the vanity mat, comprising an opening in the shape of the sink to accommodate the sink to be free from any obstruction while comfortably overlaying on the counter.

Abstract: A cot having a frame that is configured so that one end, such as the head end of the cot, is recessed within the other end, i.e., the foot end of the cot, when the cot is folded. As an example, the legs of one end may recess into the legs of the other end. To this end, the bifold cot may include a head portion having a tapered section forming a narrowed head end. This narrowed head end, or a leg or legs associated therewith, is received within the frame (or associated legs) for the foot portion of the bifold cot when the bifold cot is folded. A trifold cot is also provided that also has an extension that may be folded against the head portion, and the extension and the head portion may be folded and recessed at least partly within the frame at the foot portion.

Abstract: A siderail assembly for a hospital bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed is a chair bed having a first deck section, a second deck section and a third deck section. A pair of siderails are operably connected to the third deck section of the bed. In another embodiment, the siderail coupled to the third deck section remains stationary relative to the third deck section during movement of the third deck section between the generally horizontal and the substantially vertical position. The siderail is configured to be gripped by a patient while the patient is entering and exiting the chair bed.

Abstract: A bedding system comprising a fitted sheet having two sections, each section made of a different fabric and a flat sheet having two sections each section being of a different fabric such that the different materials cause different warming characteristics.

Abstract: A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.

Abstract: A variable width bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed has a frame, a deck supported on the frame, and a mattress on the deck. A portion of the mattress on one of head and seat deck sections expands to have an increased width. In an alternate embodiment, deck extender assemblies are provided at the sides of the bed. Each of the deck extender assemblies have supplemental mattresses connected thereto.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for rescuing persons, for example from a space with a small access opening. The carrying apparatus accommodates a person in an elongated transport position, a middle part that is substantially curved in cross section and is open at the top, which accommodates at least the head and the trunk of a person to be transported in a supine position.

Abstract: An envelope including a plurality of polygram-shaped prismatic bodies of precision formed resilient material, such as expanded foam, having, in cross section, a plurality of radially extending arms. The radially extending arms may all have the same radial length or may be of different radial lengths, and may all have the same distance between adjacent roots, or may have different distances between adjacent roots. In addition, each radially extending arm has sides that converge to an apex at the arm crest, thereby minimizing any propensity to link with physically adjacent bodies. The converging surfaces of the polygram-shaped prismatic bodies, as established from an arm's roots to its crest, may be planar or may be curved. Through this configuration, loft of the envelope is increased, clumping decreased, and compatibility maintained. A compaction enabled envelope is also disclosed.

Abstract: The nature of my disclosure is to make known to the general public that my product provides a comfortable atmosphere while in the comfort of your automobile. My product also reduces stress while taking long or short trips, reduces pain in your back, neck or any other part of your body that may be irritated while driving. This product also can be manufactured to be made for your home, office, hospitals, physical therapy clinics, trucks and busses to name a few. My product is made with a high quality foam padding and polyester material that provides comfort and durability for years. This is one of the best products ever to be discovered for the general public and especially for our senior citizens who takes part across the country on our public, local, rural highways.

Abstract: A weight distribution and suspension system is disclosed. This system provides comfort for the human body in a seated position by using a plurality of foam layers of alternating densities and elasticities to form a seat cushion. In one embodiment, the system is comprised of a plurality of foam layers of alternating densities and elasticities, a vinyl cushion cover, a second layer of vinyl, covering the top surface and creating a pocket, a fabric cushion backing, a mesh pocket for holding small items, a nylon zipper, and one or more elastic bands for holding small items. In this embodiment the system is intended to provide user comfort in stadium seating.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a mattress retainer system for adjustable beds which includes a mattress-retention bracket housed within a pocket of a mattress accessible in an upward direction through an opening along a bottom edge of the mattress. The pocket is formed by attaching a separate piece of material along a bottom edge of the mattress at one or both of opposite head/foot ends thereof and permitting an overlying downwardly projecting portion of a peripheral covering of the mattress to remain free thereby defining the opening into the pocket.

Abstract: A mattress including an air pressure indicator configured to indicate the pressure of the mattress.

Abstract: Mattress systems and methods for their construction are provided. One such mattress includes a first mattress core and a second mattress core positioned on top of the first mattress core. A border material extends along an outer first edge of the first mattress core and along an outer second edge of the second mattress core. The border material has an intermediate portion which extends between the first and second mattress cores and is coupled to at least one of the first and second mattress cores, and in some aspects to both cores.

Abstract: System and method for improved solvent recovery in a dry cleaning device includes a washer drum, a cleaning basket disposed in the washer drum and configured to receive articles and a solvent based cleaning fluid, a working tank configured to receive the solvent based cleaning fluid used in the washer drum and cleaning basket, an air management mechanism configured to drain cleaning fluid condensate produced from the washer drum and cleaning basket directly into the working tank, and a low mixing pump configured to pump the solvent based cleaning fluid from the cleaning basket to the working tank, the low mixing pump characterized by a Reynolds number of about 15,000 or less, wherein the Reynolds number is determined as a function of one or more properties associated with an impeller of the low mixing pump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one substituted para-aminophenol as oxidation base, and/or 1,3-bis(?-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-methylbenzene and/or at least one of the addition salts thereof with an acid, as coupler, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are flame resistant fabrics and garments having the appearance of denim. In one embodiment, a piece-dyed, flame resistant fabric includes first flame resistant yarns that extend along the fabric in a first direction and second flame resistant yarns that extend along the fabric in a second that is different from the first direction so as to interweave the second flame resistant yarns with the first flame resistant yarns, wherein the first flame resistant yarns are dyed due to the piece dyeing and the second flame resistant yarns are substantially undyed to create the denim appearance.

Abstract: A method for surface dyeing a range of textile materials, in the form of yarn, fabric, or garments, includes: a) preparing a dyebath including dye particles and an additive, such as an anionic acrylic copolymer, causing the particles to become charged; b) preparing the textile material by applying an additive, such as a cationic polyamide, forming a substrate with a charge attracting the particles, c) immersing the textile material in the dyebath; d) chemically reducing the dye particles retained on the textile material to a leuco form; and e) oxidizing the dye material.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a modular ramp (10) formed of prefabricated components. The modular ramp (10) includes a raked floor (12), elongate members in the form of floor pillars (14) and (15), and hand rails (16). The raked floor (12) is formed of a number prefabricated floor segments, an example of which are prefabricated floor panels (32) which extend between adjacent prefabricated floor bearers (34). The floor bearers (34) are supported by the floor pillars (14) and (15). The prefabricated floor bearers (34) have sleeves (56) and 58 attached at each end for respective receipt of the floor pillars (14) and (15). The pillars (14) and (15) are thus arranged for longitudinal movement relative to the sleeves such as (56) and locating pins (83) retain the pillars (14) or (15) relative to the sleeve (56).

Abstract: A locomotive element to be incorporated in an underwater device propelled on a supporting surface along a predetermined axis of motion. The locomotive element comprises at least one resilient surface that can be rolled on the supporting surface. The resilient surface has a plurality of flow-through passages substantially perpendicular to the axis of motion.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having one or more toothbrushes connected or connectible to the end of a handle, the one or more toothbrushes providing a desirable fit about the teeth and/or gums and/or providing a desirable brushing action. An oral hygiene device hereof may provide for mechanically providing the brushing movements of the professionally recommended manual tooth-brushing method known as the “Bass” or “Modified Bass” technique to thus reduce or eliminate the element of human error associates with the brushing of a user's teeth and gums.

Abstract: A motorized cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The motorized cleaning implement includes a bumper pad that is connected to a motor capable of providing a reciprocating motion to the bumper pad. A cleaning substrate which includes a pocket is attached to the bumper pad.

Abstract: A surface treatment device, including a body, at least one actuable vibration component associated with the body, and a contact component associated with the body, the contact component configured to contact a target surface.

Abstract: A utility brush comprising a pick device incorporated into the device's handle.

Abstract: The toothbrush of the present invention comprises an elongated handle having a head attached to one end. The head has a bristle-bearing face having longitudinal perimeter portions adjacent longitudinal edges and at least two perimetric, elastomeric massaging elements alternately arranged with groups of bristle tufts along each of the longitudinal perimeter portions. The brush can comprise further massaging elements which are not located along the longitudinal perimeter portions though the use of such additional elements is preferably minimised. The perimetric massaging elements have rotational symmetry through an angle of 120° or less, preferably being circular. The cross-sectional area proportion of elastomeric massaging elements to bristles on the brush head is less than 25%. Alternately there are four or fewer elastomeric massaging elements which are not perimetric massaging elements.

Abstract: A toothbrush is provided with a detachably mounted cover located outwardly of the cleaning elements. The cover preferably includes ornamentation on its outer face. A decorative overlay may be releasably attached to the cover to further enhance the visual attraction of the toothbrush to a user. The cover is releasably mounted to the head of the toothbrush in such a manner that there is air flow and air circulation through the cleaning elements mounted on the head. Various types of mounting structure could be used which results in the cover being readily attached to and removed from the toothbrush. A decorative escutcheon releasably mounted to the handle can be used to further enhance the visual attraction of the toothbrush to prospective purchasers and users.

Abstract: A cloth lined carrying pouch in which golf balls are inserted and carried during play. If carried in a golfer's pocket, movement during walking causes golf balls to be cleaned and the dirt to be retained in the interior of a cloth lined pouch. If attached to an object such as a golf bag or golf cart, movement of the object during play helps to remove dirt from the golf balls, and rubbing the golf balls while they are inside the pouch can further clean them.

Abstract: An applicator made specifically to apply wax and shine footwear. The footwear applicator is comprised of a fabric (1) on the exterior, a waterproof material (2) in the interior and elastic binding (3) on the bottom opening. The footwear applicator is easy to use it also offer protection for any residue substance that would stain the user's fingers and provides a stable maintain grip on the user's fingers. Users will realize how comfortably the footwear applicator fits. This footwear applicator makes shinning footwear convenient, easy, faster, and more enjoyable.

Abstract: An assembling operation of a wiper motor is facilitated. In order to maintain mesh of an output gear and a sector gear part of a motive power conversion member, which are housed in a gear case, an output shaft and a gear shaft of the sector gear part are connected by a swinging plate. A first slidable contact member is mounted on a tip of the output shaft, and a second slidable contact part is mounted on a tip of the gear shaft. Since these slidably contact with a cover, axial-directional movement of the respective shafts is restricted. In addition, a provisional holding part having a leg part extending in an axial direction and a claw part protruding from the leg part is formed integrally with the second slidable contact part, and the sector gear part and the swinging part are sandwiched between the claw part and the second slidable contact part, whereby the motive power conversion member and the swinging plate are provisionally held.