Abstract: A full-body harness, with or without an integral support line, with the harness being adaptable for class I, class II, and/or class III service, and for use by safety personnel (such as firefighters, military personnel, rescue workers etc.) or others for situations that call for emergency activity in areas where falls from an unsafe height are possible, or for use for entertainment purposes such as climbing, rappelling, or skydiving, for example, or for use with a parachute, such as for military or recreational applications, for example.

Abstract: Being reversible, a protective garment for a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker has a shell of high visibility and a shell of low visibility. The shell of high visibility has portions that are reflective, fluorescent, or both, which the shell of low visibility does not have. When facing outwardly, the shell of low visibility appears black, or at least dark, in ambient light or displays camouflage. Except that the shell of low visibility does not have any reflective or fluorescent portions, the shells conform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for outer shells of protective garments for firefighters. The shells are equal, or at least similar, in basis weights.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved cold weather garment construction. The construction uses two fabric layers positioned about an intermediate foam layer. To improve range of motion and reduces bulkiness, the three layers are quilted together and the foam is provided in varying thicknesses to match anticipated weather conditions. Additionally, the intermediate foam layer can have a skinned layer adjacent to the exterior layer and a convoluted surface opposite the interior layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.

Abstract: An accessory that can be worn over a garment (e.g., a glove or mitten) or directly on the hand. The accessory includes a substantially absorbent surface on which the wearer can wipe his or her nose.

Abstract: A protective glove having an elastic substrate, a first pad segment attached to the elastic substrate, and a second pad segment attached to the elastic substrate independently from the first pad segment. The elastic substrate can be disposed over an area intended to substantially cover a forearm, a wrist, a back of a hand, a finger, and/or a thumb of a user wearing the glove. The elastic substrate can be stretchable in different directions and to different degrees in the areas around each pad segment, thereby enabling independent movement of the individually attached pad segments to accommodate any number of contours and flex points. Other embodiments provide methods for manufacturing a protective glove having independent pads.

Abstract: An athletic glove having at least one padded insert is provided. The padded insert comprises reticulated or open cell form, or a rubber formed into a matrix that allows ventilation paths.

Abstract: An improved glove construction wherein the trank, forchette and thumb components are stitched together at the outer periphery with the liner outside and a barrier layer inside to form a glove insert system with exterior seams; the insert system is then reversed to place the barrier layer outside, the liner inside and the seams inverted; a primer base is applied along the inverted seams and dried; an adhesive sealant is then applied along the inverted seams and cured. This reversed glove insert is then placed in side of and secured to an outer shell. A method to prevent liquid, chemical and viral ingress to a seam is also disclosed.

Abstract: The combination of a headwear piece and an attachment. The headwear piece has a crown with a circumference and a bill projecting away from the crown and extending less than fully around the circumference of the crown. The bill has a peripheral edge including a front edge portion which blends into spaced first and second side edge portions. The attachment is provided at least partially on the bill. The attachment engages the bill at the front edge portion and exerts a biasing force on the bill tending to impart a curve shape to the bill.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sock, especially for use during sports activities. Said sock comprises cushions in the treading area (1). The cushions (2, 3, 4) are provided in the area of the outer and inner ball, in the heel area, and in the area of the outer instep. Intermediate spaces (6) are embodied between the cushions (2, 3, 4).

Abstract: A slip-resistant extremity covering for a person practicing yoga dimensioned to fit snugly over a person's hand or foot and capable of allowing a person to execute asanas and other yoga techniques without being encumbered by the covering and without slipping during a yoga exercise as a result of perspiration buildup.

Abstract: A neck cover (51) includes a flexible cover member (53) and a to-be-attached portion (52) which serves to attach the flexible cover member (53) to a head protecting body (3) of a full-face-type helmet (1). The flexible cover member (53) comprises a substantially plate-like flexible cushion member (56) and a flexible support member (57) which supports the flexible cushion member (56). The flexible cover member (53) is mainly made of a substantially plate-like foamed synthetic resin, a permeability of which measured by using a Frajour type method based on JIS L 1096 falls within a range of 0.1 to 10 cc/cm2·sec (preferably 0.2 to 5 cc/cm2·sec and more preferably 0.3 to 2 cc/cm2·sec). Therefore, a sound which is generated by a traveling wind as it is caught in a ventilator, stabilizer, or the like is effectively prevented from being heard as loud noise to a helmet wearer.

Abstract: An adjustment system for a helmet includes a stabilizer plate configured to be movably attached to an underside of the helmet, at least one adjustment member movably retained by the stabilizer plate, and a locking member that securely retains the adjustment member. The locking member is configured to be selectively engaged to move the adjustment member relative to the stabilizer plate so that the stabilizer plate is configured to move relative to the helmet.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention relates to exhausting noxious odors from the vicinity of a toilet. The invention comprises a means of taking in air from the vicinity of the toilet, a filter, and a means of inducing the air flow. The air is taken in by said means of taking in air, passed on to and through the filter, and then passed on to the means of inducing air flow. The air is then discharged from the system. The filter is separate and unitary and can be easily installed and removed without exposure of the filtering matrix within the filter. The contaminants entering the filter, i.e. bacteria and viruses, are killed and odorous gases are trapped in the filter. The person changing the filter is therefore not exposed to the possibility and vulgarity of contact with contaminants entrapped within a used filter when the change of the filter is needed.

Abstract: A mechanically-actuable combined seal and strainer plug (10) is provided. The plug (10) includes a length-adjustable stem (20a), (20b), which carries a seal (28) and a strainer (30). In use the strainer (30) is located above the seal (28), to permit easy access and cleaning. The stem (20a), (20b) is received in a waste outlet. The length of the stem may be adjusted by exertion of force on a knob (32) on the upper surface of the strainer (30); as the stem changes in length, the seal (28) engages and disengages with a surface of a waste outlet. When the seal (28) is disengaged, waste water can flow through the outlet passing first through the strainer (30) to remove solid particles.

Abstract: A drain valve, which is assembled on a rotating element of a water tank, is adapted to cooperate with a handle and a link element of the water tank for controlling opening or stopping a drain hole of the water tank. The drain valve includes a fixing base, a cover above the fixing base, a float below the fixing base, and a stop pad between the cover and the fixing base. The fixing base forms outer screw threads on an outer peripheral of a lower portion thereof. A plurality of vent holes being distributed at an outer peripheral of a bottom of the fixing base. The float defines inner screw threads on an inner peripheral of an upper portion thereof for engaging with the outer screw threads of the fixing base thereby adjusting width of the vent holes. The drain valve controls water draining time and stopping time and effectively saves water. In addition, the drain valve is adapted for all types of toilet water tank and is assembled easily.

Abstract: A protective cover device for a spa, adapted to fit over a spa and a spa's insulated cover. The device comprises a center panel that covers the top of the spa and side panels that cover the sides of the spa. Corner panels may be attached to the side panels to cover the corners of the spa. Coupling means on one side of each side panel of the device help to keep the device in position over the spa and the spa's insulated cover. The device may be adjustable so as to accommodate varying spa sizes. The device's exterior may be used for advertising by placing names, logos, or the like thereon.

Abstract: This invention belongs to health-care equipment & technology sector. It is a kind of sauna massage tank for foot health. There is a partition bearing board inside, and a chamber is formed by the partition board, the bottom and the side of the tank. There is a pipe connecting the chamber and the steam source (a sealed device). There are numerous convex points on the partition board, and there is a hole at the convex point. This utility is suitable for foot soaking and massage. It is of simple structure, low cost, convenient to use for different purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Showerless Bathtub Installation Bracket and a Method of Installation of using said bracket to install said bathtub. The bracket has horizontal and vertical legs with a guide flange extending outward from the vertical leg then downward towards the horizontal leg thus forming a channel. The vertical flange has holes for attaching the bracket to a wall. The Method of Installation involves disposing one or more of said brackets around a tub by placing the tub's drip flange within brackets' channels then placing the tub on its support pad(s) on the floor so the drip flange is adjacent to the supporting walls. One adjusts the brackets so they are positioned at the desired places with respect to the walls, engages the upper surface of the horizontal legs of the brackets with the lower surface of the tub's shelf and fastening the bracket to the walls.

Abstract: A freestanding combination sink and hose reel that can be arranged in a compact storage configuration. In the compact storage configuration, the overall dimensions of the workstation are similar to the outer dimensions of the sink element. The rotatable hose reel is configured so as to In a preferred embodiment, the hose reel is configured with flanges that include a foldable section, thereby decreasing the peripheral contour of the hose reel thereby allowing for a hose reel with a flange diameter that is only slightly less than the interior length of the sink basin.

Abstract: A cross-rail support system for use with a bed frame to support a mattress having at least two adjustable support leg assemblies attached to two parallel and adjacent elongate beams. The overall width of the support system is adjustable by sliding the elongate beams relative to each other along their lengths. The placement of the two support leg assemblies is also adjustable by sliding the assemblies along the elongate beams and is independent from the total width of the support system. In addition, the leg assemblies maintain the parallel alignment of the elongate beams to each other and provide support to the mattress.

Abstract: A bracket system for attaching a headboard to a bed foundation. The bracket system includes a foundation bracket affixed to the bed foundation and a slide bracket affixed to the headboard. Each of the brackets is generally U-shaped having a pair of side plates extending outwardly therefrom. The dimensions and spacing of the side plates enables one bracket to interfit or nest within the other bracket. A securing device passes through both the foundation bracket and the slide bracket to secure the brackets together and affix the headboard to the bed foundation. In an alternate embodiment, the foundation brackets have a lower plate and side plates extending upwardly therefrom and are affixed to the head comers of the bed foundation. The slide bracket is affixed to the headboard and then to the directly to the bed foundation through the foundation bracket. In a further embodiment, the foundation bracket is eliminated.

Abstract: A hospital bed having a deck with an adjustable width. The hospital bed includes a plurality of siderails configured to extend the width of the deck. The hospital bed can support a bariatric, large or obese patient.

Abstract: A bedding product in the form of a flat bed sheet (36) includes a top end (38), a bottom end (40), a left side end (42), and a right side end (44), with each end including a hem (46, 48, 50, 52) having an associated interlining. For example, the bottom end hem (48) defines an elongated interior space (60). And the interlining, in the form of an elongated strip (54), is contained in the interior space (60). The hem (48), itself, has an inner edge (62) at the upper surface (56) of the sheet (36), and an outer edge (64) spaced from the inner edge (62), with the outer edge (64) also being the bottom edge of the sheet (36). In addition, the hem (48) has a free end (66) that is wrapped around a portion of the interlining strip (54), near the hem inner edge (62), and is tucked into the interior space (60). The interlining strip (54) is held in position within the interior space (60) of the hem (48) by two rows of stitches.

Abstract: A hospital bed including footboard and a removable air supply. The hospital bed is configured to support a bariatric, large or obese patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emergency vehicle cot that includes an incline support system and a movement system. The incline support system is a retractable system disposed on the bottom of the cot to support one end the cot on an inclined and/or irregular surface during transportation. For example, one embodiment of an incline support system includes two members that are configured to extend from the inclined end of the cot at a particular angle. The extended members support the cot a particular distance over the inclined surface thereby minimizing the need for an emergency worker to manually support the inclined end of the cot. The movement system is coupled to the incline support system and utilizes rotational movement to allow the supported inclined end of the cot to move over the inclined surface. For example, one embodiment of a movement system includes a rotatable track with a motor system and a brake system.

Abstract: The support characteristics within a foam mattress body may be varied by inserting reinforcements into channels cut or otherwise formed within the foam.

Abstract: A washing machine having a drying device and a suds removal method thereof. The suds removal method is able to effectively remove suds, which are excessively generated during a washing cycle to thereby be introduced into the drying device. The suds removal method comprises determining whether a drying cycle is selected, and removing the suds by supplying water into the drying device when the drying cycle is selected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one particular direct dye. The invention further relates to a method for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, using the abovementioned composition, and a device comprising it. Finally, its subject is the use of the composition according to the invention as agent for lightening and/or as agent for dyeing said fibers.

Abstract: A device for removing waste from a surface includes a housing, first and second agitators rotateably attached to the housing, each having an arcuate surface area and rotation in opposite direction. A third agitator is located between the first and second agitators, the third agitator having an arcuate surface area and a counterclockwise rotation. The first agitator transports waste to the second agitator which in conjunction with the third agitator projects debris into a waste container. A method of using the device to remove debris from a surface is also described.

Abstract: A manually-operated sweeper, having a wheeled chassis with steering handlebar and a dirt collection container. The rear wheels actuate, by a first transmission, a first brush, a horizontal axis adapted to act on the surface that lies below the chassis, and, by a second transmission, a second brush, with vertical axis and supported by an arm protruding in front of the chassis. Proximate to the first brush, a fan is provided for aspirating fine dust toward a filter located inside a protective housing at an opening leading externally for the escape of the filtered air. The fan is turned by a transmission device actuated by the rear wheel motion.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a cleaning device (11) for picking up debris, a cleaning device system and a method using the device. The system includes: a support member (12) including a support surface (13); a cleaning pad (14) having an attachment side (70) and a substrate side (72), wherein the attachment side (70) is adapted to be releasably attached with the support surface (12) and the substrate side (72) is adapted to accept an application of an adhesive material (16); an amount of the adhesive material; and an adhesive material applicator (18), for applying the adhesive material to the substrate side (72) of the cleaning pad (14). The device is comprised of the support member (12) and the cleaning pad (14). The method is comprised of: releasably attaching the attachment side (70) of the cleaning pad (14) with the support surface; applying a layer of the adhesive material (16) to the substrate side (72) of the cleaning pad (14); and contacting the substrate side with the debris.

Abstract: A cleaning device 100 for cleaning a generally elongated duct or pipe, including: a housing 120 having a front end 124 and a rear end 126; an inner-drum 300 having a front end 340, a rear end 360, a sidewall 380, and a sidewall inner-surface 400, the inner-drum 300 is located inside the housing 120; a drive shaft 320 protruding from the rear end 360 and through the rear end 126; a drive member 140 that is attachable to the drive shaft 320; a cable 180 abutting against the inner-surface 400 of the inner-drum 300, wherein the cable 180 has opposite proximal 200 and distal 220 ends, wherein during normal operation the distal end 220 protrudes through the front end 340 and through the front end 124; and a cleaning member 240, wherein the cleaning member 240 is attachable to the distal end 220.

Abstract: An oral care implement is provided having a handle and a head with a soft tissue cleanser and/or tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of projections for cleaning the soft tissue, which may include cleaning between the papillae of a user's tongue. The soft tissue cleanser may have an elongate ridge projecting from the head in generally the same direction as the projections. The handle may include a base with a gripping region and a projection protruding from the base in the gripping region. The handle may also have a grip surface with a plurality of spaced slot openings exposing portions of the base. The grip body may form opposite finger grips on the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning tool implement has a cleaning head having dual parallel aligned supports. The supports can take the form of interconnected parallel plates which are configured and sized to receive and removeably secure cleaning elements, for example, bonnets with stranded mop, scrub pad, brush, cloth and sponge surfaces, which can be adapted for removable attachment to the plates. The handle of the cleaning tool is connected to the cleaning head via a universal swivel joint which permits the head to rotate 360° in relation to the handle. This rotational movement permits the cleaning tool to be used on an infinite number of vertical, horizontal, angled, raised, and low surfaces.

Abstract: A mophead comprises a holder having an attachment location for attaching flexible absorbent mop material to the holder, and an attachment member which is spaced from the mop material attachment location and which can directly engage a scrub element with the holder independently of the mop material. The attachment member is a, preferably elongate bar, clamp which, in use, presses the scrub element directly to the mophead to clamp it thereto.

Abstract: Cover for a toothbrush head having a spherical body simulating a small ball capable of receiving the brush head inside. The spherical body incorporates an orifice or opening of “T” configuration that is slightly larger than the cross section of the brush head with its bristles. The inside of the spherical body incorporates a sleeve, in a diametrical arrangement, whose outer mouth fits the orifice or window of the spherical body, while its rear mouth is closed either by a partition associated with the actual sleeve or by the corresponding wall of the spherical body. The sleeve and spherical body are secured together by adhesive, heat-welding or any other appropriate conventional manner.

Abstract: A vibrating cap attachment for an electric toothbrush for use as a sexual aid. The preferred embodiment of the cap includes knob-like protrusions on the top for enhanced sexual stimulation and a bore on the bottom for receiving the brush head and bristles of a standard electric toothbrush.

Abstract: A reversible cleaning bonnet has a unitary central body member with first and second face surfaces. The body is encompassed by a cover which has two cleaning surfaces, i.e. either two scrubbing, polishing, dusting, mopping, etc. surfaces, or any combination of these surfaces The cover also has an elastic band which permits the bonnet to be attached to the cleaning head of a cleaning implement. The elastic band also permits the cover to be changed from one position in which one of the cleaning surfaces is exposed for use, to a second position which permits the second cleaning surface of the cover to be exposed and used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extracting liquid from a wiping covering of a surface wiping device which has a wiping head held on a handle and having two supporting arms, on which the wiping covering is held and which can be pivoted back and forth between a position aligned at right angles to the handle and a position aligned at an angle or parallel to the handle, wherein the device comprises a container, in which a rotatably drivable wiping head holder is arranged, the holder having a receiving area, into which the wiping head can be inserted with the wiping covering.

Abstract: An improved wail-mounted recessed vacuum cleaner system incorporates vibration dampening mounts between the motor and the outer housing, air channels within the housing to smooth air flow and reduced number of parts to significantly reduce the noise level during operation. The vacuum cleaner incorporates an extremely compact housing and motor design with a filtering debris receptacle arranged directly over the motor compartment.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, a robot cleaner with improved safety features comprises a driving part for movably supporting a cleaner body and supplying a driving force for operating the cleaner body; a suction part mounted on the cleaner body to draw in dust from a surface being cleaned; a body sensor mounted on the cleaner body to perceive any approach or contact of at least a part of human body or pet; and a control part for turning on and off the driving part according to a signal detected by the body sensor.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a surface cleaning apparatus comprises a housing having a surface contacting surface, a first inlet provided in the surface contacting surface and in communication with a first treatment stage and a second inlet spaced from the first inlet and provided in the surface contacting surface and, in use, in communication with a second treatment stage and a source of suction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.

Abstract: A carriage including an articulated caster is disclosed. The carriage includes a frame with a load-supporting section and a base section that pivots relative to the load-supporting section and pivotally attaches to three casters. The frame further includes a pivot block that cooperates with the sections to provide a universal joint that permits the relative pivotal movement between the sections. The universal joint includes pivot axes that are spaced below the horizontal axes of the caster wheels so that forces applied by the load-supporting section through the joint are prevented from tipping the carriage. The caster wheels are spaced relative to the joint so that the base section provides a walking-beam suspension. The carriage further includes a preferred direction of travel whereby the casters are positioned on the base section to approach an obstacle in sequential order when traveling along the preferred direction.

Abstract: A carriage including an articulated caster is disclosed. The carriage supports a load and includes a frame with a load-supporting section, base sections, and a linkage that permits relative pivotal movement therebetween. The linkage includes a transverse section that pivotally interconnects at least two of the base sections and a longitudinal section that pivotally interconnects the transverse section and the load-supporting section. The linkage permits relative pivotal movement so that at least two of the carriages may cooperatively support the load and substantially share the load over an uneven surface.

Abstract: A door closer includes a body having an external surface and defining an interior space. The body is formed with a passage extending from the external surface of the door closer body and communicating with the interior space. A valve member is located in the passage between the interior space and the external surface of the door closer body. The valve member has a gasket groove and a gasket is fitted in the gasket groove. The gasket groove is configured to allow the gasket to protrude from the groove and/or break when the pressure in the interior space exceeds the pressure at the external surface by a predetermined amount and thereby allow door closer fluid in the interior space to escape from the door closer.

Abstract: A movable member is arranged on a turning axial line of first and second hinge members such that the movable member is turnable and movable in the direction of the turning axial line. A confronting surface of the first hinge member with respect to the movable member is provided with an end face cam extending in a peripheral direction about the turning axial line. An abutment arm part of the movable member is press-contacted against the end face cam by a biasing force of a coiled spring. Thereby, the biasing force of the coiled spring is converted to a turn biasing force for turning the movable member. The second hinge member is turned via the movable member by the turn biasing force. A terminal end part of the end face cam is provided with a gentle inclination surface.

Abstract: A hinged mobile electronic device. The hinged mobile electronic device comprises a body, a cover, a connecting portion, and a keyboard portion. The cover is hinged to the body between a first position and a second position. The connecting portion, connected between the body and the cover, comprises a control portion. The keyboard, disposed on the body, comprises a plurality of keys and an actuator connected to each key. When the cover hinges to the first position, the control portion exerts pressure on the actuator to actuate the keys. When the cover hinges to the second position, the control portion decompresses the actuator such that the keys become inoperative.

Abstract: A cotton seed cleaner includes an initial airwash, a shaker deck with a series of cascading shaker trays, and a plurality of pin mill drums for more efficient and thorough cleaning of seeds to be used in industrial and commercial products. The result is a more efficient and cost effective cleaning process of the seeds, yielding cleaner seed and more quality byproducts for use in commercial and industrial products.