Abstract: An eyeshade knitted structure made of bamboo charcoal fibers includes a multi-layer eyeshade made up of an intermediate breathable layer, a fine textural layer of resilient yarns and bamboo charcoal fibers knitted at one side of the breathable layer, and a decorative layer of resilient yarns and fibers knitted at the other side thereof wherein the breathable layer are interknitted with the fine textural layer and the decorative layer so that the eyeshade obtained thereby can be elastically adjusted according to the head size of a wearer to precisely fit to the skin around both eyes to achieve better light-blocking effect thereby. Besides, the eyeshade has a good ventilation structure to efficiently dissipate heat and eliminate sweat to avoid stuffy discomfort and maintain the hygiene of the eyeshade over long time of repeated application with an extra eye-care benefit via the fine textural layer having bamboo charcoal fibers knitted therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new and improved baseball glove. The glove includes an outer shell that contains a finger portion, a thumb portion, and a palm portion. The finger portion comprises two or three finger holsters, the outermost holster accommodates two or three fingers, the remaining finger holster(s) accommodates one or two fingers. One or more finger separator(s) reside within the outermost finger holster to prevent discomfort of the fingers. A web portion is attached between the finger portion and the thumb portion. A protective padding strip is located within the surrounding area immediately adjacent to the web portion. The finger portion and thumb portion are spaced apart to minimize the impact of a caught ball with the user's hand. A web-reinforcement patch is located over a variable region surrounding the intersection of the lower region of the web portion and the outer shell.

Abstract: A valuables security-enhancing wrap-around apparel, comprising a wrap-around garment body made of flexible clothing material and having fastening means for releasably attaching the apparel securely around a wearer's waist, having a size and shape which when fastened to a wearer's waist substantially conceals and aesthetically covers portions of the wearer's hips, buttocks, upper legs and lower stomach, and comprising a rear apparel portion which extends downwardly in a freely-suspended manner past the wearer's buttocks to define an optimum or maximum concealed three-dimensional (3D) volume proximate to a rear upper region of the wearer's legs.

Abstract: A backpack includes a tight fitting wetsuit style vest with a low profile pack attached to the back. The backpack is configured with closures and compartments that are accessible when the backpack is worn. The backpack has a slight positive buoyancy enabling it to float with contents, but not enough to interfere with water activities. Mesh material allows water to readily escape from the storage compartments and prevents trapping of air in the compartments.

Abstract: A garment is provided that positions and maintains therapeutic materials relative to a selected body part. A first version holds an icepack or optionally a heat emitting material proximate to a body part of a wearer, while minimally restricting the wearer's mobility. As one example, the wearer might be able to continue engaging in a sports activity while treating an edema of a body part with an icepack comprised in the garment. In another version, the garment might position and maintain heat emitting material or device relative to a first body part of a wearer while simultaneously positioning and maintaining a second therapeutic material, e.g., a cold pack, relative to a second body part of the wearer. In another version, the garment might position magnets or objects of psychological or spiritual significance, e.g.

Abstract: A shirt has a first panel and a second panel, each having a first surface, a second surface, and bounded by a top edge, a pair of side edges, and a bottom edge. First and second flat felt seams connect the top edges of the first and second panels to form a collar aperture. Third and fourth flat felt seams connect the respective side edges of the first and second panels such that a first arm aperture is formed between the third flat felt seam and the first flat felt seam, and such that a second arm aperture is formed between the fourth flat felt seam and the second flat felt seam. The first and second panels are substantially identical, enabling the shirt to be worn with either the first panel or the second panel in a forward position. Furthermore, the first, second, third, and fourth flat felt seams enable the shirt to be worn with either the first or second surfaces facing out.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. A circumferentially extending coating is disposed on the sleeves beginning at the sleeve or cuff. The coating has a high friction surface such that an end of a glove pulled over the coating is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the coating and down the sleeve. The coating may be formed of a low-tack surface modifier and may include a dye or colorant that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example, a surgical gown.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding a shirt collar in a desired position and orientation, magnetically, against a shirt front. The apparatus includes a collar stay insertable into a conventional collar stay pocket or attachable to an inside surface of a collar, and a magnet magnetically attachable or couplable to the collar stay through the shirt front, and the pocket, if applicable, for holding the shirt collar in the selected position and orientation. The collar stay and the magnet can be optionally interlockable and/or include detents for preventing undesired relative movements thereof, which can include particularly, relative longitudinal movements, but which can also include twisting and sideward movements. For collars which do not include any collar stay pocket, or where a collar stay pocket is not desired to be used, the collar stay can include an adhesive on an outer surface thereof adapted for adhesive attachment to the inside surface of a collar.

Abstract: A hand covering with a removably attached attachment is described herein. A glove has a base portion attached to it, with a zipper pad attached to the base portion. An attachment, which can be a hair brush, is removably attached to the zipper pad.

Abstract: An elastomeric article encompassing an enclosure with an interior surface having at least two regions or zones is described. The first region has a higher coefficient of friction than the second region, in which an average coefficient of friction (COF) ratio between the first and second regions of the wearer-contact surface ranges from about 1:1.2 to about 1:3.8 or 4.0. The first region has either the same or smaller surface area than the second region, and is situated at or near an opening to the enclosure. The second region is coated with a hydrogel-based donning layer. A process of making the elastomeric article is also provided. Examples of elastomeric articles according to the invention include surgeons' gloves that exhibit good lubricity and donning characteristics, and have an improved cuff-slippage control.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pant stabilizer which provides stability, rigidity, and weight to the cuff of a pant and a method of using the pant stabilizer. The pant stabilizer may include a malleable boning device formed of tubular stays or a malleable strip. The pant stabilizer may be fastened to a pant cuff in any suitable manner such as, for example, an adhesive, one or more clips, a zipper, one or more snaps, a hook and loop fastener (e.g. Velcro), one or more larger hooks, or one or more buttons and button holes. The pant stabilizer may be torn or cut by the user in a suitable length and then fastened to an interior portion of a pant cuff. Alternatively, a pant may be manufactured with a pant stabilizer fastened to an interior portion of the pant cuff.

Abstract: A pre-assembled anti-creep waist-clothing stay device including a patch having front and back surfaces and sized for application to a crotch-adjacent inner-seam area of the waist-clothing and a stay strip affixed to the back surface of the patch, the stay strip being positioned and sized such that the patch extends beyond edges of the stay strip. In key embodiments, the patch includes a heat-activated adhesive such that, when the patch is applied to the waist-clothing with iron-on heat and pressure, the patch adheres at its back surface to the waist-clothing, thereby securing the stay strip in position to prevent the waist-clothing from riding up and bunching in the crotch area.

Abstract: There is provided a folding structure of disposable pants which includes an outer wear sheet of pants shape and an absorbent main body adhered to a skin-contacting surface side in the outer wear sheet, wherein elastic members are added at least to circumferences of a waist opening and a leg opening. The structure is formed by folding back a crotch part 5 of the disposable pants over a center pants part 7 on the upside of the crotch part, folding back a left lateral part 8 and a right lateral part 6 of the pants over the center pants part 7, respectively, and then folding back an upper pants part 9 in which the left and the right lateral parts of the pants are overlapped with each other, over a downside part 10 thereof.

Abstract: A sock has a leg portion, a heel portion, an instep portion, a toe portion, and a pair of lateral metatarsal joint portions where the instep portion meets the toe portion. The sock has a first material thickness at the instep portion and the toe portion, and a second material thickness at at least one of the lateral metatarsal joint portions, wherein the second material thickness is less than the first material thickness.

Abstract: An adjustable head harness for supporting an interface device near a face of a head includes a headband section, an adjustable crown support section, an upper support section and a lower support section. The headband section is adapted to fit over a portion of the head and configured to secure the adjustable head harness to the head. The headband section has connectors disposed at selected portions of the headband section. The adjustable crown support section is configured to prevent a slipping of the headband section in a downward direction with respect to a top of the head. The adjustable crown support section traverses the top of the head in a crisscross fashion and is connected to the headband section via the connectors. The upper support section is disposed at a portion of the headband section corresponding to the face. The upper support section supports the interface device at a first location.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a night vision device to a helmet is provided that includes a helmet with a mounting device attached to the helmet, and a mounting assembly carrying a night vision device and having a helmet mounting surface for connection to the mounting device, wherein a break away connector is connected between the mounting device and the helmet mounting surface of the mounting assembly for establishing a break away connection between the helmet mounting surface of the mounting assembly and the mounting device.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two reticulate clipping frames which are connected through a bridge and have an assembling opening respectively, two glass frames which are assembled in the clipping frames respectively and are made of soft material for receiving an eyeglass respectively, and two fasteners for closing the assembling opening of the clipping frame and providing extension of a strip. Two snapping rings are formed at the clipping frame for engaging the front and rear side edges of the glass frame. A plurality of ribs is connected between the snapping rings. A plurality of positioning grooves is defined at the outer surface of the glass frame corresponding to the ribs of the clipping frame. Two clipping grooves are respectively defined in the side edges of the glass frame corresponding to the snapping rings. Therefore, the weight of the pair of swimming goggles is reduced thereby providing light and comfortable wearing.

Abstract: Swimming goggles comprise a frame, eyeglasses, a pad and compressing devices. The eyeglasses are received in the pad, and the compressing devices are mounted on opposite outer sides of the frame for compressing the eyeglasses and the pad, wherein each compressing device includes a first cover and a second cover which are assembled together and receive a head strip. The frame has an upper frame, a lower frame and a nose support. Cracks are defined on both sides of the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame forms a gap in a middle of an inner edge thereof for making the frame flexible to bend inwardly thereby fitting for various users who have different face profiles.

Abstract: Garment (10) comprising means (20, 30) for active protection of the upper part of the body against falls and/or impacts with obstacles, in which a single active protection means (20, 30) extends from one side to the other of the chest above the sternum.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a protective flexible product for a skater especially hockey player and a protective product wherein said product having fabric or textiles as a base material and a net has been moulded of plastic material and said base material is covered by said plastic net material by means of thermal pressing.

Abstract: It sometimes desirable for a woman to be able to urinate in a standing position. In these situations, urination is difficult as the flow can not be directed, as it can by a male. A means to facilitate urination while in a standing position and directing the flow away from the body is desirable. The present invention provides an economical, convenient and collapsible-device for standing urination which retains its shape when in its open state, eliminating much of the risk of contaminating ones hands with urine during use. If the two edges, in the flat position, are pushed towards each other, it snaps open and remains open. A semi-rigid, substantially planar, insert will aid the cone remain open, resisting the pressure exerted by the legs of the user to push it closed.

Abstract: A water-resistant, collapsible female urination aid and absorbent wiping device comprising a funnel-shaped trough with first and second side walls, a center fan fold, and a discharge opening at the apex of pleats formed by the fan fold. Opposed flaps are secured to the external sides of the device to form opposed sleeves for insertion of a user's index and middle fingers. Upon separation of the fingers, the walls of the device spread open the fan fold portion to the desired width between the user's legs. Pleats direct and control the flow of urine towards the discharge opening; urine is directed out and away from the user. Internal surface of the device is water resistant; external surface is absorbent for wiping residual moisture from the vulva prior to disposal.

Abstract: A toilet seat apparatus includes a base portion adapted to be fixed on a toilet bowl, a main body portion detachably mounted on the base portion, a toilet seat rotatably supported by the main body portion, a guide groove formed at the base portion and extending in a backward and forward direction of the toilet bowl and having an opening portion at a front side thereof, and a pin provided at the main body portion, the pin being inserted into the guide groove for allowing the main body portion to slide relative to the base portion, rise from the base portion, and to detach from the base portion.

Abstract: A disposable toilet seat lifting strap for attachment to a toilet seat. This strap is to be used as a means for raising and lowering toilet seat without the need to touch the toilet seat. The lifting strap adheres to the bottom side of the seat, located for convenience and lifting ease, and hangs passed the toilet bowl rim.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved top mounted toilet flush valve and a method for installing the flush valve that can be readily adapted to the tank profile of a wide variety of gravity operated flush toilets. More specifically, in accordance with the objectives of the present invention, there is provided a flush valve having an overflow tube that is adjustable in height and a method for adjusting the overflow tube.

Abstract: A tank ball assembly is disclosed to include a cover stopper mounted with a gasket for closing the drain port of the tank of a toilet, a tank ball coupled to an upright short tubular flange of the cover stopper and rotatable on the upright short tubular flange to adjust the angular position of the air outlet thereof and to further adjust the flushing amount of tank water, and an adjustment screw fastened to a post at the cover stopper and adjustable to approach to the water inlet of the tank ball and to further adjust the flowing rate of tank water into the tank ball.

Abstract: A drain cover adapted for engagement in a cavity above the drain aperture in the surface forming a pool or spa and below a top component. The top component features a substantially transparent center section which provides a view of a display component housed in a display cavity formed between the drain aperture and the center section of the top component. The display component is easily changed by removal of the top component, replacing the display component, and remounting the top component.

Abstract: A valve system for a spa includes a jet manifold which is coupled to all of the water jets associated with a seat in the spa and which is coupled to an individual water pump for the seat. A T-fitting is interposed between the manifold and the pump. A conduit is coupled from the T-fitting to a valve which is coupled to a second which extends to suction fittings in the bottom of the spa. When the valve is opened, water is diverted from the manifold thereby reducing the volume of water supplied to the jets and thus reducing the pressure of the water streams at the associated seat without affecting the water pressure at other seats. A spa according to the invention includes a plurality of seats, each associated with a group of water jets, each group of jets being coupled to a valve system with an associated pump.

Abstract: A hot tub assembly and associated methods for adding desirable features to portable hot tub systems. The hot tub assembly can include a base pedestal and flexible liner for creating a desired seating configuration within a portable hot tub. The base pedestal can comprise a ring-like design wherein the ring can function as a seat while an inner portion can function as a foot well. The base pedestal can further function so as to increase the overall capacity or volume of the portable hot tub. The base pedestal can comprise a number of molded seats as part of the ring so as to define a comfortable seating arrangement. The base pedestal and flexible liner can be provided in kit form for converting an existing flat-bottomed portable hot tub into a portable hot tub assembly with seating features.

Abstract: A shower curtain support assembly having a telescoping shower curtain rod that is pivotally affixed to a mounting or support bracket and rotatable about a Y-axis through a horizontal plane to multiple positions, including a deployed position and an undeployed or stored position. The shower curtain support assembly may further have a telescoping shower curtain rod extendable to, and retractable from, a retaining or support bracket. The telescoping shower curtain rod may have a clip on a proximal end for removably engaging with a receiving pocket or bracket. The telescoping rod may be arcuate, straight and/or hinged. The cross-section of the rod may include various geometric shapes.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a showerhead that is generally rectilinear in shape and mounted transverse to a support. The support is mounted between a first shower wall and a second shower wall such that the showerhead overhangs the shower to provide a waterfall effect. The showerhead may be manually positioned along the support or may be driven by a drive system to selectively transit and/or pivot the showerhead relative the support.

Abstract: A shower system provides a shower unit having a spine shaped edge which permits a standing bather to lean against the shower unit to provide back and lumbar support while various rotational shower heads provide spray jet and massage action.

Abstract: By mounting the shower-head device on the ceiling, the spray from the shower-heads is in a downward direction from above the bather(s) taking the shower, as opposed to spraying at the bather(s) in a sideways or angular direction from the wall. The center shower-head is positioned near the middle of the shower ceiling so it can imitate natural rainfall directly above the bather(s). The other two (2) shower-heads are positioned approximately one (1) foot to one and a half (1.5) feet on either side of the center shower-head and angled toward the center so that the spray is hitting the bather(s) from two (2) sides, either front/rear or left/right depending on how the device is installed or how the bather is standing. All three shower-heads may be replaced and/or interchanged with any commercially available shower-head(s) therefore NO CLAIM is made with respect to the three shower-heads (5a, 5b, 5c) attached to the SuperShower device.

Abstract: A household bathing water massage device comprised of a shower head connected below an existent cold and hot water faucet with a water volume controller installed in between, a three-way connector installed at the lower end, and a hose respectively connected to the controller and filter. The controller has an internally disposed pressurizing motor, frequency transformer, microcontroller board, and remote control unit, with the remote control unit equipped with a plurality of push-type keys. Furthermore, the end of the hose provides for the installation of water discharge nozzles. As such, user operation varies the intensity of the water output force as well as changes in water volume duration, utilizing the shower head accessories and differently shaped nozzles to produce streams of differing force directed against the body for water massage applications, thereby revitalizing cells, eliminating fatigue, and promoting metabolism to comfortably relax the body and spirit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lavatory console system including easily removable and interchangeable components which allow for a change in the styling of the lavatory console. The lavatory console system includes a support frame having a first platform attached to a plurality of legs. The support frame is designed to bear the load of the lavatory console system. A lavatory support is mounted to the first platform having a lavatory sink mounted thereto. The lavatory support is selected to support a vessel, countertop, or undercounter lavatory sink. The removable and interchangeable components allow for a change in the styling of the lavatory console, including changing the lavatory sink or exterior styling, without the removal of the base support frame structure.

Abstract: In order to produce a built-under sink for mounting on a lower surface of a work top and which comprises a mounting flange that rests against the work top in the installed state of the built-under sink such that it is mountable on the work top in a secure and space-saving manner, it is proposed that the mounting flange be provided with at least one fastener recess for the passage of at least one mechanical fastener through the mounting flange.

Abstract: The patient transfer device has a support surface tiltable about a horizontal axis to facilitate rotation of a patient from the tiltable surface to another surface. The support surface may be cantilevered from a post. The height of the support surface is adjustable, allowing the support to be placed on a bed. The tilting of the support surface facilitates the transfer of the patient from the transfer device to the bed. The transfer device may also be a bed having two sections, each one tiltable towards the other to transfer the patient from one side to the other. The halves may be unitary or separable, allowing one half to be moved away from the other.

Abstract: A bassinet assembly for use with a playard includes a sleep compartment structure including first and second separate sleep compartments that are sized to accommodate first and second children, respectively; and at least one bassinet mount to attach the bassinet assembly to the playard.

Abstract: A crib shield system includes one or more panels to be used with crib. The panels are formed, at least in part, of a mesh-type material (e.g., an integrated padded mesh material) that includes openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethrough. Further, the integrated padded mesh material may be used with one or more other apparatus (e.g., a blanket, a toy, etc.).

Abstract: An infant care apparatus having a door latching mechanism that provides a positive latching of a door to the hood of the apparatus. The mechanism has a door latching assembly that is affixed to the door and which is latched to a floating catch housing that is affixed to the hood in a manner that the floating catch housing is vertically movable with respect to the hood. When the door is moved into its closed, latched position, the door latching assembly vertically aligns the floating catch housing so that a movable latch member is correctly oriented with respect to latch openings in the floating catch housing so that the movable catch member can enter the latch openings sufficiently to assure a positive, secure latch therebetween.

Abstract: An air bed with a stable supporting structure comprises a periphery sheet, a top sheet, and a bottom sheet. A middle sheet separates an air bed into an upper air-chamber and a lower air-chamber, an outer extending strip separates the upper air-chamber into a peripheral air-chamber and an upper main air-chamber, a first set of extending strip is provided in the upper main air-chamber, a second set of extending strip, which is welded with the middle sheet and the bottom sheet, is provided in the lower air-chamber, and an oblique extending strip is provided around the periphery of the second extending strip and is welded with the periphery sheet and the bottom sheet to separate the lower air-chamber into a lower main air-chamber and a peripheral auxiliary air-chamber.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for making environment-friendly artificial leather from ultra micro fiber without solvent treatment. The method includes the step of making at least two components into ultra micro fibers, as raw materials, by means of conjugate spinning. By means of spun lacing or water lacing, three-dimensional interlacing is conducted on the ultra micro fibers in order to provide non-woven fabric, as a substrate. After the substrate is impregnated with water-borne resin solution, salt solution is used to solidify the water-borne resin solution in the substrate. The sea component of the ultra micro fibers is removed by means of alkaline. Abrading and finishing are conducted in order to obtain a semi-product of the environment-friendly artificial leather.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable composition for hair dye, which comprises at least one compound selected from dihydrocitronellyl nitrile, 2,2,6 -trimethylcyclohexane carboxylic acid ethyl ester, 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-l-ol, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl-3-hexanol, 1-(2-methyl-2-propenyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentan-3-ol, thioglycerin, dibutyl sulfide, thiogeraniol, thiocineol, 2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathian, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol and the like. The stable composition for hair dye has a superior effect in masking a malodor originated from components such as ammonia formulated in hair dye composition such as composition for hair dye, and is also stable in an alkaline product and an acidic solution product.

Abstract: A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is raised by an inflatable actuator. The actuator includes a pliable upper section that when inflated has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with substantial columnar support. The actuator also includes a relatively rigid base that is sealingly joined to the pliable upper section such that upper section and the rigid base define an inner chamber of air. A blower for inflating the actuator can be installed inside or outside the actuator. In some embodiments, a valve system reverses the airflow so that the blower can forcibly deflate and compress the actuator up against the bottom of the deck so that the area underneath the actuator can be cleaned.

Abstract: A scrubbing spray device includes a housing coupled to a base by a flexible hose for transferring fluid from the base to the housing. The base is preferably coupled to a building's hot and cold water supply lines. A brush member removably attaches to one end of the housing. An outlet channel attaches to the housing for moving between first and second configurations and selectively discharging fluid contained in the housing. These two configurations give the user the option of spraying the fluid onto the brush member or directly onto the object being cleaned. A soap reservoir is in communication with the housing for selectively introducing a cleaning substance into the fluid contained in the housing. A motor and battery are included for rotating the brush member, and the base may include a battery charger for charging the battery.

Abstract: The present invention imparts fire-retardancy upon cellulosic products utilizing a cost-effective, non-toxic, and reliable process. Unlike previous methods which impart superficial fire-retardant coatings upon finished products, the present process treats the individual cellulosic particles (i.e. fibers, chips etc.) that make up cellulose-based particle products. Treating the individual particles provides fire-retardancy throughout the entire length and width of the product. This full-depth retardancy provides superior protection, especially in catastrophic fires where the surface coat of other products can be compromised.

Abstract: A wrap-around car wash structure comprising two staggered, vertical brushes. Each brush is mounted on a carriage which slides along a bifurcated boom pivotally mounted on a support base. The boom and carriages start in an extended position wherein the brushes are near the center of the wash lane; the booms swing in toward the sides of the lane as the brushes carriages are pulled inwardly by reversible power cylinders. A control mechanism on at least one of the booms promptly reverses the power cylinder as the brush clears the side of the vehicle regardless of the width of the vehicle and the degree to which it has displaced the boom toward the side of the wash lane.

Abstract: Improvements are provided to an apparatus for cleaning a tubular. One set of improvements is provided by a nose shaft extending from the motor, a cone positioned on the shaft, and a brush positioned on the shaft between the nose cone and the vibratory motor. Another set of improvements is provided by a new passage and port arrangement on the piston and sleeve for the vibratory motor. Another improvement is provided by a set of passages and ports to provide oil flow to the area being cleaned. Another improvement is provided by capturing exhaust gas from the motor and exhaust of same at a location away from the operator of the unit.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided including a front layer including a capture material, an active material adjacent the capture material, a juncture line where the capture material joins the active material, and a front layer perimetric edge; and a backing layer having a backing layer perimetric edge, wherein at least a portion of the backing layer perimetric edge is coupled to the front layer perimetric edge such that the front and backing layers define an interior space that is at least partially enclosed. Also provided is a method for cleaning a surface, the method including situating a cleaning device having a front layer including a capture material and an active material, and moving the cleaning device along the surface such that the capture and active materials both contact the surface.

Abstract: Handle for angular brush characterized in that said handle comprises, at one end of said handle, a tenon having a profile inclined to the central axis of said handle, said profile comprising at least one circular recess, said profile further comprising at least one lateral chamfer along a major side thereof.