Abstract: A protective headgear specifically for rodeo rough stock riding competition that protect the riders from serious injuries to the head and neck area. The protective headgear includes a helmet, a detachable face guard having horizontal bars spaced no more than approximately 1?, and preferably, ?? apart, and a hard shell chin guard that preferably is loosely and adjustably attached to the face guard. Features of the protective headgear that make it suitable for rodeo competition include a detachable face guard that does not protrude below the chin to permit the rider to assume the required rough stock riding position in which the rider tucks his chin firmly down into his chest and horizontal bars with spacing that does not exceed approximately 1?, and preferably, ?? apart.

Abstract: An impact and/or vibration absorbent material and protective articles making use of said material. An impact and/or vibration absorbent material of the present invention has at least two material layers. The individual layers of the impact and/or vibration absorbent material may be of the same material, or of different materials. Each material layer preferably contains a number of holes. The holes in one layer are located and arranged to be offset from the holes in an adjacent layer. The combination of inherent material properties and the inclusion and arrangement of holes renders such a material highly impact and/or vibration absorbent. Through use of a protective article of the present invention, the effects of impact and/or vibration forces on a user of the protective article can be minimized.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for assisting a person in skin-to-skin holding of an infant on the person's chest or stomach. The medical apparatus includes a garment having a chest portion with a midline opening extending from a neck opening. The garment is adapted to fit a wide range of different-sized persons by having adjustable-sized sides. Loop material for a hook-and-loop fastener is attached to outside surfaces of the garment. The loop material includes chest portions, stomach portions, shoulder portions, or combinations thereof. One or more straps are provided. Each strap includes hook material to form the hook-and-loop fastener(s) so that each strap may be removably attached to the loop material using the hook material to secure medical equipment to the garment while holding the infant within the garment and against the person. This medical equipment may include IV tubing, ventilator tubing, nasogastric tubing, or combinations thereof, extending from the infant.

Abstract: A pre-tied necktie or bow tie that appears to be manually tied and fully encircling the neck but that is in reality comprised of a unique clamping device that clamps around the front of the neck beneath the collar enabling it to be quickly and easily put on or removed from the neck without pulling it over the head and without connecting or unconnecting the ends.

Abstract: An impact and/or vibration absorbent material and articles, particularly a protective glove, making use of said material. An impact and/or vibration absorbent material of the present invention has at least two material layers. The individual layers of the impact and/or vibration absorbent material may be of the same material, or of different materials. Each material layer preferably contains a number of holes. The holes in one layer are located and arranged to be offset from the holes in an adjacent layer. The combination of inherent material properties and the inclusion and arrangement of holes renders such a material highly impact and/or vibration absorbent. When used in an impacting article, deflection of portions of one material layer into the holes in an adjacent material layer at impact further provides an enhanced transfer of impact force to an impacted object.

Abstract: A protective sports glove consisting of a padded outer glove and an inner form-fitting glove. The padded outer glove is similar to conventional protective gloves used in contact sports, but having a substantial portion of the palm removed (i.e. except for the finger palm portions). The smaller form-fitting glove is introduced to the wearer's hand prior to insertion within the padded outer glove and covers the cutout palm portion of the padded outer glove. In essence, the form-fitting glove acts as the palm portion for the padded outer glove.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap and a manufacturing method thereof having advantages of high elasticity, easiness in wearing, and an enhanced productivity due to a simplified manufacturing process. A cap of the present invention includes a crown portion formed by overlapping of at least one stretchable fabric piece, wherein the at least one fabric piece is made of a run-proof material for preventing a run at a seam portion of the at least one fabric piece, the seam portion being directly contactable to a head of a wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to hats, and more specifically to multi-function hats that provide the wearer with an enhanced sporting or fashion experience. The present invention pertains to an article of headwear with an integrated incision for maintaining and holding a portion of the wearer's hair outside the hat. This function is not only a fashion benefit but also is a safety function in that it keeps the wearer's hair away from the wearer's eyes by pulling the hair away from the wearer's face to the back of the head. The integrated incision also enables the article of headwear to stay on the wearer's head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headwear visor storage system. One embodiment incorporates a storage pouch onto the visor of a convention baseball cap. The storage pouch can be accessed when the hat is on or off of a user. The storage pouch is releasably coupled to the visor via a releasable coupling system. Alternative embodiments relate to utilizing a visor storage pouch as part of a modular headwear system in which various items can be releasably coupled to an article of headwear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tactical outer protective shorts which is a lower torso body armor and which includes a plurality of ballistic panels each containing a plurality of layers of ballistic material for overlying a lower human torso, a panel carrier garment having the general appearance of a pair of shorts which houses the plurality of ballistic panels, and a shoulder harness connected to the panel carrier garment.

Abstract: An improved athletic sock (15) comprising a foot portion (16), a leg portion (18) extending upwardly from the foot portion and having an open end (20) and a cuff (19) at the open end, the cuff comprising an absorbent band (17), a notch (21) extending longitudinally from the open end down part of the leg portion, the notch defined by a left edge (22) and a right edge (23), and a detachable fastening portion (24) adapted and configured to restrain the right and left edges from moving apart when the fastening portion is in a fastened position.

Abstract: In a reversible welt patch pocket according to the present invention, a pocket pouch is formed by a patch pocket and a garment main piece. The top of the patch pocket is unattached to allow access to the contents of the pouch. The garment main piece has a slit attached to a welt for allowing access to the contents of the pouch. Accordingly, the contents of the pocket pouch are accessible regardless of which side of the garment is worn as the outside.

Abstract: A reversible garment is provided with a two-sided pocket comprising a main piece with an access opening, a pocket piece with an access opening that is aligned with the access opening of the main piece, and a lining piece between the main piece and the pocket piece, and having an edge present in the access openings of the main piece and the pocket piece. Stitching around the edge of the pocket piece couples the pocket piece to the lining piece and the main piece. This two-sided has less bulk and more flexibility than the conventional method of attaching mirror patch pockets to either side of a reversible garment.

Abstract: The present invention is a securing pocket for attachment to a garment that supports a small hands-free electronic device. The pocket further comprises an opening within the garment for supporting the pocket. The opening is dimensioned and contoured to support the electronic device. The pocket further comprises a first covering and a second covering dimensioned and contoured to support the electronic device. The second covering overlays the first covering and have a seamless attachment thereto with an edge being left unattached for receiving and removing the electronic device. The first cover has slightly larger dimensions than the opening and overlays the opening and has a seamless attachment thereto.

Abstract: A garment retention mechanism for retaining the foot portion of a footed garment on the foot of a wearer includes an elastic member adapted and constructed to fit around a clad ankle of the wearer. The retention mechanism is separate from the garment. The garment retention mechanism has sufficient elasticity to expand to fit over the wearer's foot in an expanded position, and to fit snugly around the wearer's ankle in a closed position.

Abstract: A multipart tool belt includes a central segment and adjustable length lateral side segments which may be joined together to provide a customized belt for use as part of a tool belt assembly.

Abstract: A boxer short-type article of lingerie having a trunk part made from a loose-fitting textile and leg parts, made of a form-fitting textile. The article is preferably made by circular knitting. The leg part is made using the same stitch as the trunk part but with the introduction of a spandex yarn.

Abstract: An improved headband provides adjustment to fit the shape and size of the wearer's head as well as stand-off from the inner surface of the helmet shell. When the wearer's head is fitted properly in the headband, the headband desirably resists displacement toward the helmet shell in all directions.

Abstract: A shielding device for a helmet installed so as to secure a sufficient field of vision as well as protect the face portion of the helmet wearer is disclosed. The shielding device for a helmet comprises a shield 10 to cover the opened portion of the helmet body 1; a sun visor 20 which is placed on the inside of the shield 10 to shut off sunlight; a visor 30 which is placed between the shield 10 and the sun visor 20 to block the inflow of rainwater; a hinge joining means 40 which pivotably supports both ends of the shield 10 and sun visor 30 so that they can pivot up and down in one body and/or individually; and a rotation interruption means 50 which obstructs the shield 10, sun visor 20 and visor 30 from descending due to self weight as well as makes the shield 10 be pivoted intermittently with respect to the visor 30.

Abstract: A self-contained dehydration toilet having an odor-capturing steam and water recovery system. The dehydration toilet comprises a toilet bowl, a dehydration engine connected to the toilet bowl, a steam, gas and vapor conduit from the dehydrating engine, a water supply infusion tank which receives steam, gases and vapor from the dehydration engine to the infusion water tank, an ozone generator which supplies ozone to the water supply, a vacuum pump connected to the infusion water tank, and a power source supplying power to the dehydrating engine, the ozone generator, a control circuit and the vacuum pump. The dehydrating engine has a heating device and helical paddles to aid in the dehydration process. The dehydrating toilet reuses steam and captures odors and vapors with diffusion chambers in the infusion water tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet seat with a disinfection unit comprising a toilet cover connected to the toilet seat, a disinfection unit is equipped to the toilet seat or the toilet cover for disinfecting the toilet seat. A trigger is equipped on the seat or the cover to trigger the disinfection unit when the cover is closed on the seat. The disinfection unit includes UV-light source.

Abstract: System and apparatus which inhibit movement of contaminated particles out of a toilet bowl enclosure are disclosed. Such systems and apparatus include at least one barrier coupled to a seat or lid of a toilet. The barrier or barriers may be configured to inhibit particles from moving out of the toilet bowl enclosure, but may allow air to move into the toilet bowl enclosure. Such a system may also include a valve to allow air to flow into the toilet bowl enclosure. Various configurations, methods and materials of construction are described.

Abstract: A device and method for storage of items in a storage compartment formed in a toilet seat lid. The lid features an upper section rotationally engaged with a lower section to form a storage compartment therebetween. Items may be stored in the compartment and accessed by separating the upper section from lower section. The items to be stored may be provided in inserts adapted in dimension to engage within the storage compartment thereby allowing multiple items and products to be sold in separate inserts for engagement by the user in the storage compartment.

Abstract: The toilet lid for a toilet consisting of a toilet bowl, a seat and a toilet lid with or without a drilled through-hole consists in that at least one cupola- or dome-like, one- or multidimensional moulded body made of a glass-clear, transparent or semitransparent material is fixedly or detachably arranged on the outer wall surface of the toilet lid, and solid, liquid or movable decorative objects or materials and/or functional objects are arranged in the hollow or interior space defined by the moulded body and the outer wall surface of the toilet lid.

Abstract: A toilet mounting assembly including a pedestal for fastening to a floor and a toilet snap-fit to the pedestal. The pedestal includes a plate for positioning upon a floor and having an opening in its center. An upstanding lip is affixed to the front of the plate. The lip is formed from a resilient material and has a notch in its front. An upstanding lug is affixed to the rear of the plate and has an indention in its rear. The toilet, however, includes a base for positioning upon the plate and a fluid outlet for positioning within the opening in the plate. A protrusion extends from the front of the base into the notch in the lip after the protrusion temporarily deforms the lip to gain access to the notch. A projection extends from the rear of the base into indention in the lug.

Abstract: A mobility aid for use in conjunction with a toilet bowl fixture includes first and second side frames, each side frame having front and rear legs and a rail connecting upper ends of the front and rear legs, and a transverse member having first and second opposite ends. When the lower ends of the legs rest on the floor of the water closet, the transverse member is substantially horizontal and is above the upper surface of the toilet bowl. The transverse member is pivotally attached at its first end to the rear leg of the first side frame and is pivotally attached at its second end to the rear leg of the second side frame, whereby the first and second side frames are pivotable relative to the transverse member between an unfolded disposition, in which the side frames are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the transverse member, and a folded disposition, in which the side frames are substantially parallel to each other and to the transverse member.

Abstract: A drain cover may include a base, a medial member extending upwardly from the base, an outer peripheral sidewall extending upwardly from the base, and a collar extending outwardly from the outer peripheral sidewall. The base may have a medial portion, an outer peripheral portion, a first passageway formed in the medial portion, and a plurality of second passageways formed between the medial portion and the outer peripheral portion. The medial member may have a grip portion. The collar may extend outwardly from the top of the outer peripheral sidewall.

Abstract: A drain closure with clearing tool that incorporates a drain basket having internal cross members which intersect to carry a slide shaft movably mounting a closure assembly. The closure assembly includes one or more clearing tools that project into the drain basket. The clearing tool may include optional blades that coact with the internal cross members to shred hair and soap particles captured in the drain basket. The cleaning tool may also include optional grip elements that extend into the drain to capture hair and debris to prevent accumulation in the drain basket and underlying plumbing. In the latter modification, clogs and blockages may be prevented if the drain closure is periodically removed to withdraw such captured debris from the drain basket and the underlying plumbing. After such debris is released from the grip elements, the drain closure and grip elements are reinserted into the drain basket for continued operation.

Abstract: A cartridge apparatus for use with a urinal (e.g., a waterless urinal) is configured to be received at least partially within a cartridge housing associated with the urinal bowl thereof. The cartridge apparatus includes a cartridge top member having at least one opening configured to allow urine in a urinal bowl to pass into the cartridge apparatus and a fluidless cartridge trap connected to the cartridge top member that is normally in a closed state to prevent gases (e.g., sewer gases or other odors) from exiting from a cartridge housing and that is in an open state to allow urine to pass therethrough when urine is received in the cartridge apparatus through the cartridge top member. A urinal apparatus with which the cartridge may be used may include a cleaning apparatus for use in disinfecting and/or deodorizing the urinal apparatus.

Abstract: Since the inner diameter of a flow-contracting portion continuously decreases toward a cylindrical swirl chamber, the velocity of flow of washing water flowing in the flow-contracting portion continuously rises. Since the inner diameter of the flow-contracting portion continuously decreases toward a spray hole, the velocity of flow of the washing water flowing in the flow-contracting portion continuously rises. Washing water supplied to one of flow paths in a two-flow path pipe is supplied to a flow path merger through a one-flow path pipe. The washing water supplied to the other flow path in the two-flow path pipe is supplied to the flow path merger after passing through a space between the one-flow path pipe and a nozzle cover.

Abstract: A portable bidet configured having a convertible structure with a larger overall size during its use and a compact, smaller size during storing.

Abstract: A pool edge coping system for completing the water-side edge of a concrete pool surround installed around the top of pre-fabricated, fiberglass in-ground pools. The coping system is a combination concrete placement form and edge finishing system for cast-in-place surrounds. An embodiment of the invention comprises long, thin decorative edging bands secured to the top corner of the pool liner. Multiple band are fastened end-to-end around the perimeter of the pool using fasteners. Anchors are installed at various points along the length of the band to secure its front face in the vertical direction. Joint clips are installed over the ends of the bands at each butt-joint. Concrete is placed against the back of the band, leveled to the top of the band and allowed to cure. The band is left in place as a decorative edging to the completed concrete surround.

Abstract: A dispenser delivery system for a closed container that permits periodic dispensing of a dispersant into a fluid in the container without having to remove a cover over the container.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a showerhead assembly mounted to a shower wall above a footrest. The showerhead showers water directly on the footrest to provide a waterfall effect on a bather's foot thereby permitting lathering and shaving of the bather's leg while providing a soothing massage affect to the foot. When pivoted to another position, the showerhead showers the water past the footrest to provide a waterfall effect on a bather's leg thereby permitting convenient rinsing of the bather's leg prior and after to shaving.

Abstract: A safety mat for use in bathtubs or shower stalls provides comfortable and safe conditions for users during a bath or shower. The safety mat can be optionally used with a seating aid placed directly on a floor of a bathtub or shower stall, and restrains substantial movement of the seating aid in order to prevent a user sitting on the seating aid from falling therefrom.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a flexible support which extends from a wall unit mounted to a shower wall in a cantilever manner. The flexible support supports a multitude of independently adjustable showerheads. The flexible support receives water from the wall unit which also includes a conventional handheld shower sprayer which is received therein.

Abstract: A facial treatment system mounted on a shower wall for use while within a shower. The facial treatment system includes a multiple of nozzles which mist water from a multiple of water supplies separate from the shower water supply such that the facial treatment system provides water at a temperature desired for facial cleansing. Another nozzle provides a mist of steam either simultaneous with, or separate from, water sprayed from the other nozzles. A lighting system provides colored light therapy and a reservoir that contains a skin treatment liquid additive for selective admixing with at least one of the nozzles.

Abstract: A shower system provides a corner shower unit which includes a track defined along a vertical height thereof. A lumbar support and a multitude of showerheads are mounted to the track for vertical adjustment. The lumbar support permits a bather standing in the shower to lean against the lumbar support while a multitude of spray jets provide a massage action directly to the bather. A steam generation system is incorporated into the corner shower unit to mist steam from steam ports such that shower may also be utilized as a steam room.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a body which mounts to a ceiling of a shower through a flexible water supply conduit. The body is generally hollow such that water flows from the flexible water supply conduit though the body and out of the peripheral edge to dispense water in a random sheet-like pattern to provide a relatively broad water field to significantly cover a majority of a bather with a relatively large quantity of water. The flexible water supply conduit is mounted to a reel adjacent to the ceiling such that the body may be adjusted in height by reeling and unreeling the flexible water supply conduit. A handle located within the body provides for manipulation of the body. A hand held shower sprayer may also be mounted within the body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bath apparatus having auxiliary features. The auxiliary features include a handle for providing ergonomic manual transportation of the bath apparatus. Additionally, improvements to conventional therapeutic effects are provided for enhancing the overall therapeutic bathing experience. Further, a bath apparatus is disclosed having a pedicure apparatus for providing a motorized rotary pedicure effect to the user. Even further, a bath apparatus having a fluid dispenser is disclosed for dispensing therapeutic additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bath apparatus for bathing a body part. The bath apparatus includes a chamber for containing fluid, and a lid mounted to the bath chamber. A showerhead is mounted to an underside of the lid and is oriented towards the bath chamber. A fluid pump draws fluid from the bath chamber and pumps the fluid through the showerhead for providing a pressurized fluid massage effect upon the body part. The showerhead may be viewable from atop the lid for visual identification of a product feature and for a visual fluid flow effect in operation.

Abstract: A bath therapy apparatus is disclosed having a sound dampened fan assembly for forcing air into a bath chamber for providing a bubbling massage effect. A sound level measurement of the fan assembly under predefined conditions is less than that of the bubbling massage effect. Thus, output sound level of the apparatus in operation is reduced without affecting the therapeutic effects of the bath apparatus.

Abstract: A plumbing device uses electronic control circuitry with two infrared emitters and one infrared receiver to detect objects in a particular region of space. In one embodiment, detection of an object using both sensors (in sequential scans) results in the plumbing device turning on. When no object has been detected for a certain amount of time, the plumbing device is turned off. Also, when the plumbing device has run for another certain amount of time, the plumbing device is turned off regardless of whether an object is still being detected. In another embodiment, the output of the IR emitters is partially blocked by one or more mask elements to tailor the region that is covered by both IR emitters and, hence, the region that triggers the opening of the plumbing device valve.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for lowering and raising a person onto and up from a seated position particularly in conjunction with a commercial or residential commode. The apparatus is suitable as an attachable adaptation to existing commercial or residential commodes. The apparatus is attached directly to such a standard commode by using a pair of studs disposed to fit into holes through the commode that are used to attach commode seats. These studs are securely attached to the commode. Air pressure delivered from a remote source extends hydraulic cylinders in a manner to provide a user with the ability to be raised to a comfortable dismount position from a seat or to be reclined to a comfortable seated position on a commode. The individual will be moved down or up to a comfortable semi-standing position because a commode seat attached to the apparatus is disposed to be at an angled position to facilitate a user mounting or dismounting the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personnel lifts for positioning a subject relative to a work space. Lifts of the invention may include a base, a mechanical positioner, a platform, and a controller. Controllers suitable for use with lifts of the invention are preferably capable of directing continuous, intermittent, periodic, or sporadic adjustment of the subject's position without requiring the subject to break visual or tactile contact with the work space.

Abstract: A baby crib assembly and crib reciprocating device are described. The crib includes a crib frame having parallel side panels, a headboard and a footboard. A mattress support is attached to the frame for oscillation between the headboard and the footboard. The reciprocating devices including an electric motor with a drive shaft parallel to the ends of the mattress support, a connector having an outer end attached to one end of the mattress support and an inner end attached through a reciprocating linkage to the drive shaft, whereby a reciprocating motion is imparted to the connector and the mattress support upon rotation of the drive shaft. The drive means is releasibly attached to the crib without modifying the crib by clamping plates positionable against the exterior and interior surfaces one of the side panels.

Abstract: A child containment structure includes a floor and a sidewall connected to the floor and defining a unitary structure with the floor. The sidewall includes at least one side panel formed at least partially of an air-restricting material and at least one ventilation panel positioned between the floor and the side panel. The ventilation panel has a maximum height smaller than that of the side panel, and the ventilation panel permits air flow between an interior of the containment structure and an exterior of the containment structure along a sleeping surface of the child containment structure.

Abstract: Sleeping bag for children, having a main part including a collar and a bottom part, which during use of the sleeping bag for children, forms at least one part of its lying area, and where, along its lower edge, is fastened one part of a zipper for connection with a detachable supplementary part or a cover. The sleeping bag has at least two supplementary parts, of which one is generally shaped as a cover over the bottom part of the main part, and one is formed with a bag-forming part which forms an extending cover-shaped tongue.

Abstract: A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored in a console. At least one of the arms may carry service conduits that provide medical air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, or electricity.