Abstract: A garment includes a ballistic resistant member carrier and a garment, such as a shirt. The carrier is attached to the shirt. The carrier may include at least one portion adapted to cover a front and/or back side of a torso of a wearer. The front and back portions of the carrier may also overlap to further cover a side of the torso of the wearer.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting arrangement is provided for mounting a vision system to a helmet. The mounting system includes a mount assembly having a latch pivot that can be removably affixed to a helmet mount. The mounting assembly further includes a base that is rotatable about the latch pivot. The base includes a tilt adjustment mechanism positioned to bear against a paddle portion extending from the latch pivot for adjusting the tilt angle of the base relative to the helmet mount.

Abstract: A method of making a face mask including the steps of providing a plurality of lengths of Grade 2, commercially pure titanium wire, having a diameter of from about 0.21 to about 0.24 inches; forming each length at room temperature to a desired bend angle by bending the member at room temperature using rotary bending apparatus to a first bend angle that is from about 1.25 to about 1.35 times greater than the desired bend angle; and welding each of the thus formed lengths to at least one other of the lengths in an ambient, oxygen containing environment.

Abstract: An ergonomic, temple-vented, lightweight, anti-glare eye protective device. The eye protection device is intended for use during procedures in the dental, medical and related professions to protect patients' eyes from splash, splatter, particles, bacteria and/or foreign matter. The shield may include a one-piece, flat, very thin, lightweight, highly flexible, flared-oblong shaped, transparent, tinted thermoplastic material with strategically placed foam “bumper pads” and two independent, elastic ear loops that serve as the means of attachment. The left and right sides of the shield are fully open, i.e., they do not come in contact with the wearer's face, affording total lateral ventilation in the area of the temples. The device can be adapted to be worn over the patient's eyeglasses if desired. Due to the low-cost manufacturing method, the device can he used economically on a disposable basis.

Abstract: A protective article formed of a laminate between at least a layer of a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable barrier, and at least a layer of a stretchable or elastomeric, nonwoven fiber web is described. The barrier is reinforced at least on one side by the nonwoven fiber web, which remains elastic after being bonded to the barrier layer. The elasticity of both barrier and bonded fiber layers simulate the flexibility of natural or synthetic latex or other polymer films. The nonwoven fiber web includes at least about 75% of individual fibers with a length of over about 1 mm, and the fibers are substantially continuous. A second nonwoven web, a second barrier layer, or both may be attached to the exterior side of the breathable barrier. An elastomeric material coating, such as either a nature or synthetic latex or other polymers, may be applied over at least a portion of the article to provide for additional protection.

Abstract: A garment accessory is disclosed for preventing the fabric of a pair of pants or a skirt from being entangled between the heel and shoe sole during movement, such as walking. The garment accessory is affixed to the base of a pants leg or skirt, on the back and inside portion of the pants, at the region closest to the heel. The garment accessory temporarily stiffens the region of the pants or skirt around the heel, so as to avoid entanglement of the garment fabric between the heel and the backless shoes during movement.

Abstract: There is provided an article adapted for wearing by a user while giving and removing an infant, individual or animal from a bath. The article has a body portion made from a flexible, fabric-based material capable of absorbing water. The body portion includes an upper portion that comprises a left upper portion and a right upper portion. There is an opening defined within the upper portion and which is adapted to allow the user to slip her head through the opening and thereby wear the article. The opening also defines a loop portion that rests around the back of the user's neck when the user wears the article. When the user wears the article, the left upper portion and the right upper portion rest on the respective shoulders of the user, thereby permitting the user to wear the article without having the article hang only from the user's neck, and distributing the weight of the article across the shoulders of the user.

Abstract: In order to create or emulate authentic shotgun holes in a garment, a garment is subject to a distressing process with projectiles or other distressing apparatuses. A garment may be distressed without comprising critical components of the garment by positioning it in a stationary form in relation to a distressing apparatus and protecting the garment with a garment protection apparatus. A button for a garment is created by utilizing an authentic shotgun shell base attached to a rivet and spacer.

Abstract: A body armor accessory adds protection to unguarded areas of conventional body armor. The removable accessory comprises an axillary panel having a coverage area and is made of material that impedes the penetration of a foreign object. The accessory can be worn on either the left or right side of the wearer. The coverage area to the deltoid and flank areas of the wearer provided by the axillary panel is greater than that provided by the vest without the panel. A deltoid panel provides added protection to the deltoid area of the wearer.

Abstract: The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal energy and heated moisture. The non-continuous retroreflective pattern may include retroreflective regions and non-retroreflective regions arranged such that thermal decay through the protective garment is not substantially decreased in the regions corresponding to the retroreflective material. Rather, vapor permeation and thermal decay through the garment may be substantially the same as if the retroreflective material was not present.

Abstract: A collapsible personal changing tent for privacy when changing clothes, adapted to be collapsed in to form that is convenient for travel so that a party going to the beach or inland watering place, or to any place where it is desirable to change clothing in open. Embodiment is of flexible material of textile and collapsible cubicle, cylindrical in shape, with an open bottom and partial enclosure at the top. The top section has opening for the neck with elastic and is opened/closed by means of a zipper secured by Velcro. Horizontal spring loops hold the cylinder open, one is located near the top and one near the bottom. The enclosure rests upon the shoulders of user when the neck section is fastened and easily collapsed to the small size when not in use.

Abstract: An article of clothing with three-dimensional, molded pockets. Preferably, the molded pockets are constructed of a fabric/foam laminate that has been heat/compression molded. In a preferred embodiment, the molded pockets find utility in the containment of fly boxes and other accessories used in fly fishing. A method of manufacturing a garment with three-dimensional, molded pockets.

Abstract: A multipurpose vest for leisure and sports, includes a plurality of shoulder belts placed on both shoulders of a user wearing the vest, and front and rear covers put around the breast of the user in connection with the shoulder belts and combined with each other by a buckle. Speakers are installed to outer sides of the shoulder belts. The front cover includes a signal transmission unit, a sound device receiving unit, and a cellular phone receiving unit, which are electrically connected to the speakers. A volume adjustment unit is electrically connected to the signal transmission unit, the cellular phone receiving unit, the sound device receiving unit and the speakers, and adjusts a volume of sound generated through the speakers. A controller has a shifting switch for selecting operation of the cellular phone and the sound device, a power switch and a battery.

Abstract: A reversible hat with a visor has pockets with closures. The hat is of the form sometimes referred to as a baseball cap. The crown and front portions of the hat have a single layer of fabric, so that the hat is relatively lightweight and the crown portion can loosely drape into a relaxed shape. The closure for each pocket can be a zipper, Velcro, snaps or other suitable closure. The side portions of the hat have two layers of fabric forming the walls of the pocket. The visor has two layers of fabric with a middle layer of stiffening material. In some embodiments, the side portions and visor fabrics are of different colors and/or materials on the pocketed and unpocketed side of the hat. In some embodiments, the visor is detachably coupled to the front portion.

Abstract: As medical care professionals, we have found that numerous approaches have been taken to reduce the cost of both goods and services related to providing care. However, not enough approach has been geared to protecting and providing healthcare workers with better and more secure uniforms. This motivated us to modify the current medical unisex scrub shirts and pants to have an inner lining which provides warmth, durability, and decreases the transparency of the garments.

Abstract: A bathrobe that has an arm access in the form of an openable seam such that a user with an IV may put the bathrobe on without the need of substantially moving his or her arm inserted with the IV. The bathrobe comprises a main body having a first shoulder portion, a second, opposing shoulder portion, a collar portion, a first arm opening, and a second, opposing arm opening; a first sleeve that covers the first arm opening and extends downward therefrom, a second sleeve that covers the second arm opening and extends downward therefrom, each of the sleeves having a distal end; and an arm access in the form of an openable seam on one or both sleeves that starts from a starting point on the edge of the collar portion and extends outward on one of the shoulder portions that is closer to the starting point of the seam and downward on the respective sleeve.

Abstract: An article of clothing, preferably an athletic jersey, having a front panel and a back panel. The front panel has identifying indicia from one member of a group comprising a plurality of members. The back panel has identifying indicia from another member of the group. A neck opening and first and second sleeve openings are formed in the article of clothing.

Abstract: A small clothing item management system holds small clothing items on a beam and prevents damage or loss to the clothing items. The clothing items are secured against a center beam by a flexible strap during the wash and dry cycles of the household laundry process. After completion of the laundry process, the small clothing items remain secured to the center beam for storage.

Abstract: A necktie is preformed with a knot or knot like section which is adapted to be attached to the collar of a shirt by a fastening means that can be separated from the necktie body and can be attached to the shirt collar to cause the necktie to be suspended. Such an entirely new type of necktie can be used by one irrespective of age and sex. Use of the fastening means makes fitting easy and makes nil the sense of oppression around the neck area. Only a minor change made to an ordinary necktie allows this new necktie to be manufactured inexpensively and to be washed while retaining its shape. A necktie is thus provided that can be returned easily to the state of an ordinary necktie and that is not different in appearance from an ordinary necktie.

Abstract: A glove having a sheath with an inside surface dimensioned to receive a human hand. The sheath is constructed of a material impregnated with a skin lotion. A barrier layer is then disposed around an outside surface of the sheath and this barrier layer is constructed of a material substantially impermeable to the skin lotion. In practice, the gloves are typically worn at night thus moisturizing the user's hands while the barrier layer protects the bed sheet and other clothing from the skin lotion.

Abstract: An energy diffusing pad insertable within a glove. The pad includes a resilient material having a first and a second surface, and a front and rear portion. The first surface is positionable against a user's palm such that when the pad is aligned over the user's palm, the first surface of the cushion contacts at least the thenar and hypothenar eminences of a user's palm while not contacting the user's Median and Ulnar neurovascular bundles. The glove may include a pouch to retain the pad while in use. When in use, the pad is positioned over the user's palm, where the pad forms a bridge over the raised, bony thenar and hypothenar eminences of a user's palm. The pad diffuses the pressure of the grasped object away from the region between the thenar and hypothenar eminences, thus protecting the Median and Ulnar neurovascular bundles. A cushioned insert may be included within a portion of the pad to provide additional cushioning and protection of the Median and Ulnar nerves.

Abstract: A utility glove including a glove portion defining a first interior cavity to receive at least a portion of a hand of a user therein, and a cover portion having at least four side edges, wherein at least a portion of the three of the four side edges of the pocket portion are coupled with the glove portion to define a second cavity between the glove portion and the cover portion, a flat portion located at an end of the cover portion, at least one of the four side edges not secured to the glove and defining a flat portion located at an end of the cover portion, and wherein the flat portion is movable to allow viewing of an article located within the second cavity.

Abstract: An glove that has one or more pads that insulate and resist moisture for holding beverage containers. The pad or pads are positioned at the surface of the glove that contacts a beverage container when a wearer of the glove grasps the container. The pads provide an enhanced grip and comfort for the wearer's hand when holding a beverage container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an elastic steel band, which is wound over one revolution (angle of over 360°) when a sun cap or a hat is not worn, whereby keeping and portability characteristics of the sun cap or hat are improved, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, the method of manufacturing the elastic steel band includes a material preparation step, a press work step of forming a unit work pieces, a rolling step of rolling the unit work piece 1.5 revolution to less than 3 revolutions, and an unfolding step of bending both ends of the rolled half-finished work piece in an opposite direction to the rolling direction, thus forming unfolded units at both ends of the elastic steel band.

Abstract: The invention is an elevated heat resistant wrapper headband that is placed just before the wearer's hairline to protect the forehead, temple, face, eyes, ears, and neck from heat that comes from hair drying devices. The device is constructed with a thin three inch flexible extended formed material which protects the wearer from heat from hair drying devices. The device is designed for comfort and fits securely on the wearer's head using an adjustable hook and loop closure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-wicking and draining headband and to methods for making and using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a self-wicking headband including free tails for wicking and draining the moisture from the headband.

Abstract: A headwear piece defining an opening for receiving a wearer's head with the headwear piece in an operative position on the wearer's head. The crown has an exposed surface. Ornamentation is applied to the exposed surface of the crown. The ornamentation has a substrate layer, that is separate from and secured to the exposed surface of the crown, and a design piece separately formed from and attached to the substrate layer. The design piece has thread that is formed to produce at least a part of a viewable design.

Abstract: The combination of: a first apparel article having a sheet layer defining a first exposed surface; a first substrate layer having a perimeter edge; a second substrate layer having a perimeter edge; a first design piece comprising thread that is formed to produce at least a part of a first viewable design and having a perimeter edge; and a second design piece having thread that is formed to produce at least a part of a second viewable design and having a perimeter edge. The first and second design pieces have a different appearance. Each of the first and second design pieces is selectively attachable to the first exposed surface of the first apparel article in relationship to either one of the first and second substrate layers in the same manner such that a selected one of the first and second substrate layers extends beyond the perimeter edge of a selected one of the design pieces to define a frame surface at least partially around the perimeter edge of the selected one of the design pieces.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown defining an opening for receiving a wearer's head with the headwear piece in an operative position on the wearer's head. The headwear piece has an exposed surface. Ornamentation is applied to the exposed surface of the headwear piece. The ornamentation has a substrate layer that is separate from and secured to the exposed surface of the headwear piece, and a design piece separately formed from and attached in relationship to the substrate layer. The substrate layer has a perimeter edge. The design piece has thread that is formed to produce at least a part of a viewable design. The design piece further has a perimeter edge. The substrate layer extends beyond the perimeter edge of the design piece to define a frame surface at least partially around the perimeter edge of the design piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional cap having an assistant visor that can be detached and can shield even portions that are not shielded by a visor 20 of an existing cap. The multi-functional cap includes a crown portion formed to cover the head, a visor 20 extended from a crown portion, and an assistant visor that is detachably coupled to the edge of the crown portion and the edge of the visor 20, wherein the assistant visor comprises foldable visor units, and fixed units for fixing the assistant visor to the crown portion and the visor 20.

Abstract: A visor cap includes a rear piece for attaching to heads of users, and a visor portion for shielding sun shine. The visor portion includes an outer covering, and an inner flexible sheet member engaged in the outer covering and made of high density poly ethylene, to allow the visor portion to be folded to and retained in various contours. The outer covering is preferably made of cloth materials. The high density poly ethylene for making said flexible sheet member includes a melting point ranged between 110-140° C., and includes a density ranged between 0.950 and 0.97 g/cm3, and includes a consistency no less than 99.8%.

Abstract: A cap includes a visor having a front edge formed with two first cut lines and having two sides each having a first section formed with a plurality of second cut lines, a mediate section formed with a plurality of third cut lines and a rear section formed with an insert, and a crown removably mounted on the visor and having a first end provided with two opposite oblique plates and a second end provided with two opposite support strips each having a distal end formed with a plug. Thus, the foldable cap is mounted and folded easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating a user using the cap.

Abstract: A hood (10), for providing protection to a wearer's head, comprises a flexible skin (12) attached to a foldable frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52, 64) which is unfoldable to a first position where the flexible skin (12) surrounds the head of the wearer but is spaced therefrom to avoid contact with makeup, dressed hair, medical appliances and the like. The foldable frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52, 64) is foldable to a second position where the foldable frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52, 64) and the flexible skin (12) are disposed against the back of the wearer. When in the second position, the foldable frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52, 64) can be further folded to a stable reversible flexed position and stored with an zip pocket or pouch (58) with the flexible skin (12). The frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52, 64) can be permanently or removably attached to a garment (24). The frame (14, 16, 18, 44, 50, 52) can be pivoted from position to position on a hinge (20) on either side of the collar of a garment.

Abstract: A one-piece hooded scarf, comprising a tubular neckpiece having a top end and a bottom peripheral end, the neckpiece having openings or channels for breathing produced when made from a material elastically deformable in two axes; and, a hood connected at the bottom peripheral end of the neckpiece to leave the top end of the neckpiece free thereby allowing introduction of the neckpiece over the head of a wearer. The hood can be permanently connected to the neckpiece or detachable. The material of the hood can be the same or different from the neckpiece. The hooded scarf can have a tail or a chestpiece which can incorporate an open or secret pocket. The neckpiece can be of variable height to enable it to cover or uncover a lower face area, ear and nose of a wearer.

Abstract: A garment comprises a neck member including a body having two ends, a zipper attached to the body near the ends, and may include a head covering (or hood) member. Other embodiments include vest, jacket or pullover configurations. The zipper, installed in the conventional (up-and-down) manner, may extend the length of the garment; where it approaches the garment's neck portion, the zipper's direction changes to an angle that is about 45 degrees, such that when the zipper is moved into a closed position, the garment enables the wearer to warm their neck, and when the wearer wants to cool down, the zipper is moved into an open position, such that the ends of the neck member are separated and remain open, exposing an area of the wearer and enabling the exposed area to be cooled down without interference from the garment.

Abstract: A multi-layer changeable-mask includes a plurality of paper plates which is overlapped with one another, the lowermost paper plate has a periphery thereof extended outward to form a connecting section with at least 5 mm in measurement, each of the paper plates has a sewing line at a center axis thereof, the uppermost paper plates is adhered an expression page at an upper surface thereof, each of the paper plates is also adhered with an express page at a surface thereof, and each of the paper plates is disposed with a fastening member at right and left sides thereof. Using the aforesaid structure, the paper plates in the various layers are folded to the left or right as desired, thereby changing between different facial expressions. In addition, the process of changing expressions is performed so quickly that others are unlikely to notice to give others surprising effects and originality.

Abstract: A golf hat includes a crown a brim extended from two sides and rear of the bottom edge of the crown, and a visor attached to front of the bottom edge of the crown to adjacent to the brim. The front here refers to extend from about eye to eye adjacent the forehead of a wear's head. Moreover, the golf hat further includes a tee mount, a pocket marker holder, an adjustable chinstrap and an adjustable headband. The tee mount is affixed on one side outer surface of the crown to hold a tee. The marker holder is formed on the visor to hold a golf ball marker. The adjustable includes two ends to be mated together or releasable.

Abstract: A leg garment comprises two legs joined by a central seam. A piece material is disposed in the crotch area portion of the garment such that no central seam is present in the crotch portion. In one example, the inner thighs of the garment have an inserted material that is joined to the remainder of the garment and the piece of material in the crotch portion by seams. Extra material projecting from the seams may be adhered to adjacent material by an adhesive such that the projecting material by an adhesive such that the projecting material extends away from the crotch portion. The inserted material and the piece of material at the crotch portion may be made of leather or a leather-like material that is capable of protecting a rider from saddle sores.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sock, especially for using during sport, at least one dehumidifying channel (26) being provided in the sole (13) of the sock. According to the invention, air ducts (25) can be provided on the inner leg side and/or the outer leg side of the sock, said air ducts being connected to at least on dehumidifying channel (26) in the sole (13) of the sock.

Abstract: A sock suitable for wearing with shoes and protecting feet from contact with dirt and debris. The sock is coated on the heel and sole with a protective coating of nitrile. The interior of the sock has a band of nitrile in the area of the sock that covers the heel. The exterior coating protects the feet from the drying effects of prolonged contact with dirt.

Abstract: An umbrella pocket is provided that can be attached to any reasonably flat surface, thereby leaving the carrier's hands free to attend to other duties. The umbrella pocket comprises an outermost layer consisting of a flexible material having a secured lower portion and an unaffixed upper portion. The unaffixed upper portion of the outermost layer is capable of being folded down. The unaffixed upper portion has an inside surface that is covered with one component of hook and loop closure. The umbrella pocket further comprises an innermost layer consisting a flexible material. The innermost layer has a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the upper portion has an outside surface that is covered with the opposing component of hook and loop closure. The umbrella pocket yet further comprises a middle layer consisting of an extensible material. The central portion of the middle layer is puckered to form a tubular, hemicylindrical cavity capable of receiving and snugly securing the handle of an umbrella.

Abstract: A Velcro fastening band structure includes a fastening band fit to a range of products like healthcare articles, clothes, decoration articles, shoes, and stationery, etc. wherein the fastening band has a plurality of fastening hooks distributed at one side to be movably attached to or released from itself thereof by users in an easy and speedy manner, and the fastening band is integrally made from a plastic material mixed up with an additive having agents like nano-silver with antibacterial and negative ionic properties contained therein to inhibit the multiplication and growth of bacteria and fungi, efficiently providing anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effectiveness to defeat mould under damp climate for long-lasting bactericide healthcare purpose so as to promote the quality and function of the fastening band thereof.

Abstract: A fastening element for securing a facemask to an outer shell of a protective helmet is disclosed. The fastening element comprises an end portion defining an aperture and a first tab and a second tab each flexibly connected to the end portion. The first tab defines a first tab aperture and the second tab defines a second tab aperture. The first tab and second tab also define a slot therebetween. A combination comprising a facemask and a fastening element is also disclosed. The facemask can comprise at least one substantially horizontal member and at least one substantially vertical member intersecting the substantially horizontal member. The fastening element is connectable to the facemask. Also disclosed is a helmet comprising an outer shell, a facemask and a fastening element for securing the outer shell to the facemask.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective headgear for use by wrestlers and other athletes who require protective covers for their ears during practice and contests. The headgear provides shock absorbency and protection for the ears and forehead in an easily adjustable and comfortable device that is also disassemblable and interchangeable for ease of repair.

Abstract: A sports helmet configured for protecting a user's head. The helmet includes a shell and a padding assembly. The shell includes first and second side panels sized to generally cover the ears of the user. The shell and the first and second side panels have an inner surface. The padding assembly is coupled to the inner surface, and includes first and second pad sub-assemblies extending over at least a portion of the inner surface of the first and second side panels, respectively. The first and second pad sub-assemblies include first and second slots, respectively. Each of the first and second slots upwardly extends from a lower edge of the first and second pad sub-assemblies. Each of the first and second slots is sized to receive the user's ears and to facilitate the placement and removal of the helmet onto, and from, the user's head.

Abstract: A clip for attaching a strap to a pair of eye wear, such as goggles, includes a body portion, a slot to secure an end of the strap, a detent supported on the body to rotatably secure the clip to the goggle, and an engagement member for removably attaching the clip to the goggle. In one embodiment, the engagement member is a pivotal fastener that is movable between a position where the clip is attached to the goggle body and a position where it is removed from the goggle.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermal liners for protective garments and protective garments that comprise thermal liners. In one embodiment, a thermal liner comprises an insulation layer comprising a batt of entangled flame resistant fibers, the insulation layer having a three-dimensional pattern that defines a plurality of closed-cell air pockets that are configured to trap air to insulate a wearer of the thermal liner, the insulation layer being shaped and configured for inclusion in the protective garment and for donning by the wearer.

Abstract: A flush system for toilet, urinal or the like includes a valve body having a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water chamber, a valve seat, an actuation device, and a sanitary device. The sanitary device includes a container body mounted on the valve body for replaceably receiving a sanitary agent therein. The container body has a lower sanitary opening communicating the container body with the water outlet of the valve body. When the valve seat is in a flushing position, a portion of the flush water is guided to flow into the container body through the sanitary opening for mixing with the sanitary agent so as to form a cleansing solution. After the valve seat is returned to an idle position, the cleansing solution is released by gravity for flowing towards the water outlet through the sanitary opening to sanitize the toilet, urinal or the like.

Abstract: A device for lowering a toilet seat of a toilet from an upright position to a lowered position. The device includes a lever attached to a flushing handle of the toilet, an end portion of the lever moving from a first position to a second position when the handle is pivoted to flush the toilet. The device further includes an arm coupled to a toilet seat lid, the arm moving from a first position and to a second position, in moving to the second position, the arm moving the toilet seat from its upright position thereby causing the toilet seat to fall from its upright position to its lowered position.

Abstract: An new toilet seat lifter means is described, using a minimally simple lever and cam means with a counterweight balanced action arm. The device is adaptable to all standard toilets available today, an improved version of these inventor's prior invention. The new lifter offers a minimum number of moving parts and no springs or pulleys, is easier to manufacture and assemble, and possesses improvements to support the needs of disabled individuals.