Abstract: An energy weapon protection device to be worn by a live potential target includes a generally flexible main panel having three main elements, a generally flexible, generally planar electrically non-conductive outer insulator panel, an electrically conductive inner conductive panel and an electrically non-conductive insulating backing panel. The inner conductive panel is mounted on the insulating back panel in generally parallel alignment and the outer insulator panel is mounted on the inner conductive panel in generally parallel alignment thereby forming the main panel, and the main panel is operative to receive an electrical pulse from an energy weapon through the outer insulator panel into the inner conductive panel which completes the electric circuit for the energy weapon and the insulating backing panel generally preventing electric current from passing therethrough from the inner conductive panel such that the live potential target is protected from the electrical pulse generated by the energy weapon.

Abstract: A see-through mask for preventing infection of disease-causing bacteria and inhalation of dusts while providing view of the mask-covered facial area comprises a transparent mask body adapted to cover the nose and the mouth of the user, a wearing instrument for keeping the mask worn on the face of the user, and a respiratory filter provided at a peripheral edge of the mask body for purifying the air inhaled and discharged. The mask enables an observer or dialog partner to see the facial expression of the user, thus assuring comfortable and accurate conversation with the observer.

Abstract: A ball mitt for catching a ball is disclosed. The ball mitt comprises a first ball glove having an attaching fastener; and a second ball glove having a receiving fastener that is detachably connected to the attaching fastener, wherein the second ball glove has a receiving portion adapted to receive a user's hand.

Abstract: A finger protecting device (1) for protecting at least one finger of a hand of a user of the device (1) against the occurrence of chafing resulting from rubbing of the at least one finger against the shaft (3) when practicing a sport with the shaft (3), such as golfing and the like. The finger protecting device (1) comprises a sleeve (5) removably mountable onto a thumb of the hand, and being shaped and sized for covering a substantial portion of the thumb. The sleeve (5) has opposite front and rear surfaces (7, 9), the front surface (7) being positioned before a digital area of the thumb when the sleeve (5) is mounted onto the thumb for acting as a barrier between the thumb and the shaft (3), thereby protecting the thumb against the occurrence of chafing resulting from rubbing against the shaft (3). The sleeve (5) further has first and second opposite ends (11, 13), the second end (13) being open-ended for allowing the thumb to be inserted into the sleeve (5) through said second end (13).

Abstract: An equestrian riding garment includes a pair of pants of elastic material having inner leg expanses and a butt expanse of durable material affixed to corresponding regions thereof, the inner leg and butt expanses being made of real or faux leather that is perforated to increase air permeability and to promote friction with a saddle. Preferably, the butt expanse is bifurcated into left and right sub-pieces corresponding with the equestrian's left and right buttocks. Optionally, a knee region of the inner leg expanses is articulated, as by segmenting. Optionally, an abdominal and/or inner calf region of the pair of pants includes an inner support layer of extra fabric for more flattering fit.

Abstract: A pair of motorcycle riding pants having a lightweight cuff closure system. According to a preferred embodiment, the cuff closure system comprises adjustable straps, one per cuff, encircling the pant leg and passing through belt loops sewn into trouser cuffs. One end of the strap is anchored in a metallic snap clasp/buckle and the free end of the strap wraps around the pant leg, passing through the belt loops and is secured to the buckle for tightening the cuffs. An alternate embodiment of the lightweight cuff closure system comprises an adjustable strap having a hook fastener attached to one end and an opposing loop fastener attached to the free end, which passes through the belt loops. The opposing hook and loop fasteners attach for secure tightening of the trouser cuffs.

Abstract: A cycling jersey is described that includes a front panel, a back panel, symmetrical sleeve panels and a pair of non-stretching portions. The back panel is coupled to portions of the front panel. The symmetrical sleeve panels are coupled to respective portions of the front and back panels. Each sleeve panel defines a portion of a shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. The non-stretching portions are fixed to respective sleeve panels. The non-stretching portions extend from the front panel toward the back panel and at least partially over the shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. The front panel, the back panel and the sleeve panels are formed of respective materials having a first level of elasticity. The non-stretching portions have a second level of elasticity. The first level of elasticity is elastic and the second level of elasticity is generally non-elastic.

Abstract: A sports garment including a pullover shirt having inner and outer lower layers. The inner lower layer is almost always worn tucked into pants to provide comfort and support to the wearer. The outer lower layer may be worn outside of the pants to provide the wearer with a neat and trim appearance.

Abstract: Three-dimensional neckties have an outer layer with decorative ensembles attached to the outer layer, the decorative ensembles including additional decorative fabric pieces and other articles or trim pieces, and border stitching or embroidery stitching. The decorative fabric pieces of the decorative ensemble are attached to the outer layer only at certain points or areas so that at least a portion of the additional pieces are loosely positioned over the outer layer to accentuate the three-dimensional appearance of the necktie. In some embodiments, the decorative fabric pieces are attached to the outer layer by border stitching around an entire perimeter of the decorative fabric pieces, leaving the remainder loosely positioned over the outer layer. Trim pieces may include lace, string, hardware or other non-fabric items which are attached to the outer layer and which can be positioned over the decorative fabric pieces on the outer layer.

Abstract: A pair of gloves is provided for right and left hands. Each glove is a shaped covering with individual sheaths for each finger and a thumb. Each glove is formed with a front and a back in which one glove has two narrow bands delineated across its front. The front and back of both gloves are each bi-colored or bi-patterned in mutually exclusive portions such that, when worn, and a golf club (not shown) is being held in a correct grip, only portions of one color or pattern are visible to the user. One glove has a substantially circular formation on the sheath for the thumb for location, in use, against a substantially semi-circular formation provided on the front of the other glove. The semi-circular formation is directed towards the sheath for the thumb.

Abstract: A self-sterilizing glove and the method of making same. The glove is uniquely constructed so that a multiplicity of strands of silver-plated yarn are concentrated proximate the outside surface of the patient contact portions of the gloves so as to effectively sterilize microbial assault resulting from contact of the gloves with a patient. With such a construction, the gloves do not need to be doffed and replaced between each patient contact and will effectively self-sterilize between each patient contact.

Abstract: A lead-free radiation protection material for use in radiation protection gloves to protect the wearer from scattered secondary radiation comprises at least one layer of a polymeric latex having lead-free radiation absorbing particles and a water soluble polymeric thickener distributed therein. The radiation absorbing particles are lead-free and have a particle size of less than about 10 ?m, and comprise at least one lead-free heavy metal, heavy metal oxide or a combination thereof. The particles are dispersed within the latex at a concentration, by dry weight, sufficient for a sheet having a thickness of about 0.3 mm to block at least about 30% of scattered secondary X-radiation at an intensity of about 60 kV and at least about 20% of scattered secondary X-radiation at an intensity of about 100 kV.

Abstract: A safety construction helmet is provided with an attachment which extends over the top of the helmet and provides sun protection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hat accessory for engaging the visor or bill of a baseball cap or other hat with a forward extending visor or bill, the hat accessory comprising an indicia that may bear information, images, messages or the like related to sports teams, advertising, or any communication or expression desired.

Abstract: A cap comprises a crown being conjoined at a front end with a visor and at a back end with an expansible portion. The expansible portion extends substantially along the entire rear cap periphery and is attached to the crown substantially between opposite ends of the visor. The expansible portion incorporates an elastic band and is configured to resiliently accommodate different user head sizes.

Abstract: A garment support member for supporting a garment on a user's body in which a support layer has first and second opposing surfaces and first and second adhesive layers disposed on the first and second opposing surfaces, and wherein the support layer is formed of a foam material able to support a garment to a user's body.

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 important 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. In certain key embodiments, the anti-creep waist-clothing stay device is a stay strip having first and second sides each of which is coated with an adhesive. Such stay device is affixed within a seam-allowance in the crotch-adjacent area.

Abstract: A festive garment for wearing at celebrations including a garment for covering the upper body of the wearer, the garment having a front side and a back side, the garment having a plurality of fasteners on the front side and the back side of the garment adapted to receive paper money therein, the fasteners being aligned on the front side and the back side of the garment in vertical columns and horizontal rows.

Abstract: A darning width adjusting device for a sewing machine includes a lower knife holder supported by a sewing machine frame such that a moving position of the lower knife holder is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to a cloth feeding direction, a thread-sliding piece which sets a darning width by picking up a thread at a tip thereof in the vicinity of a stitch point, a thread-sliding piece holder supported by the sewing machine frame such that a moving position of the thread-sliding piece is adjustable in the orthogonal direction to the cloth feeding direction, a thread-sliding piece adjusting means for adjusting the moving position of the thread-sliding piece, and a lower knife holder adjusting means for adjusting the moving position of the lower knife holder to a position exceeding a outside marginal position of the thread-sliding piece.

Abstract: A convertible closure capable of adjusting and/or converting to accommodate the expansion and/or contraction of the waist and/or abdominal region of the wearer is provided. The convertible closure includes a droppable flap having a second waist band portion configured to be capable of operably engaging a first waist band portion of the garment at one or more points to form a convertible and continuous waist band about the garment such that the overall waist size of the garment may be adjusted to accommodate a wearer having a varying waist size. The convertible closure may, in some embodiments, also include a stretchable front panel disposed behind the droppable flap and configured to be capable of supporting the waist and/or abdominal region of the wearer of the garment when the convertible closure is fastened about the waistline of the wearer.

Abstract: A suspenders assembly including a pair of suspenders having a pair of front strap portions configured to be coupled to a front portion of a pair of trousers and a pair of rear strap portions configured to be coupled to a rear portion of the pair of trousers. The assembly further includes an attachment tab, wherein both of the rear strap portions or both of the front strap portions are both directly and permanently coupled to the attachment tab. The attachment tab includes a portion of hook-and-loop fastening material located thereon.

Abstract: A shield protects an outer garment, such as a pair of pants, against visible staining caused by a small amount of liquid, such as urine or lactating milk. The shield includes a multiple layer laminate constructed of an absorptive layer, a soft plastic barrier layer adjoined on one side to said absorptive layer, and a gripping layer on an opposite side of said soft plastic layer adapted to mechanically lock and adhere onto the outer garment. The shield is placed into the zipper fly or crotch area of any male or female pant garment, or inside of a blouse of a lactating woman. The shield provides a healthy safe barrier between the individual and the garment. It remains securely in place and feels cool and comfortable and can be changed easily when needed.

Abstract: A safety hat has overwhelming light weight and marvelous air permeability as well as measures for water protection against rainy weather and the like. A front air hole 13 is provided in a visor portion 12 in front of a hat body 10 in a horizontal direction, the visor portion 12 is defined by a streamlined curvature so that an ambient air can be brought in smoothly, and an eave portion 15 of the hat body 10 covers a top end 12a of the visor portion 12 from the outside without contacting the same to form the front air hole 13. An air hole 17 is also provided at a back of a peak portion of the hat body 10. The front air hole 13 mainly functions as an inlet for the ambient air, and the rear air hole 17 functions as an outlet for the air introduced into and staying inside the hat body 10.

Abstract: A crash helmet includes a helmet body, a face mask, and a binding device for attaching the face mask to the helmet body. Thus, the face mask is mounted on and removed from the helmet body easily and rapidly by operation of the binding device, so that the crash helmet is assembled and disassembled easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating a user mounting and dismantling the crash helmet. In addition, the face mask is mounted on the helmet body by the binding device without needing a metallic spring to prevent the crash helmet from being inoperative during a long-term utilization, thereby enhancing the lifetime of the crash helmet.

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar placed underneath the toilet and affixed to the toilet wall support, and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A body washing unit for a toilet stool, comprising: a case body disposed on the upper surface of a toilet-stool main body, a toilet seat and a toilet-seat cover being connectable to the case body so as to hinge; and a warm-water nozzle incorporated into the case body, wherein cold water in a duct passage for the warm-water nozzle is discharged, before the warm-water nozzle is used.

Abstract: A non-invasive excrement expelling auxiliary device includes a toilet bowl having a drainage pipe extending out therefrom. A cover is removably mounted on top of the toilet bowl and has an opening defined through the cover. A vacuum suction device is in communication with the toilet bowl so as to reduce internal pressure inside the toilet bowl. After the opening is fully blocked, activation of the vacuum suction device is able to help expel excrement of a user sitting on the cover of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A swimming-pool cover is composed of a series of sets of profiled sections connected to one another over the length by flexible connection element (2), each set being composed of two rigid longitudinal end profiled sections (3, 4). The rigid end profiled sections (3, 4) are assembled by a forced watertight fitting together (5) of the complementary male (3) and female (4) ends.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing plug for liquid-tight sealing off hollow flotation elements of a strip for a cover of a liquid-filled container. The sealing plug comprises an end plate and at least two protrusions extending from the end plate. The at least two protrusions comprise at least two lips. The end plate and the protrusions are formed of a first material and the lips are formed of a second material, the first material being harder than the second material. The at least two lips extend in a first direction including an angle between +/?90° and +/?180° with the direction in which the sealing plug is pushed into the hollow flotation elements and preferably have decreasing height starting from the end plate toward a free extremity of the protrusion.

Abstract: An adjustable lifting device for a spa cover has a frame for securing to the spa cover and at least one extendible mount for adjustably extending a distance between the frame of the lifting device and a mounting point on the housing of a spa. The extendible mount has an extendible member attached to the frame of the lifting device, and a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed at a mounting location on the housing of a spa. The extendible member is adjustably coupled to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A cover for a main drain of a swimming pool has a single arcuate cutout portion to pass water into the main drain housing. The cutout portion extends more than halfway around the cover and is dimensioned and rounded to pass large debris and to avoid entrapping fingers, hair and cloths of swimmers.

Abstract: The present invention is a tub and shower enclosure FORMED FROM three pieces. A wet wall, back wall, and dry wall are each formed separately. Living hinges connects the wet wall to one end of the back wall and the dry wall to the opposing end of the back wall. The hinges allow the wet wall and dry wall to be folded into positions that are generally parallel to the back wall for shipping.

Abstract: A molded tub and shower surround includes a multitude of molded components which are separately attachable to a wall portion at predefined locations. The multitude of mounting locations are provided such that various molded components may be selected and attached in accordance with the desires of a particular user.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods include an array of a plurality of individual air injector nozzles are integrally connected to a common air flow tube. The individual nozzles include an integral attaching plate and an integral air injector tube in addition to the common air flow tube with the individual nozzles spaced along the common air flow tube. A plurality of arrays can be joined together to form an entire arrangement of any desired configuration of individual air injector nozzles that can be applied as a complete unit to a tub or spa. One or more of the arrays can be cut across the common air flow tube to achieve the exact number of individual nozzles required in accordance with the desired arrangement of air injector nozzles. The arrays, including the cut arrays can be joined together at a location other than at the tub or spa and then transferred as a complete unit to be attached to the tub or spa.

Abstract: A pulsating hydrotherapy jet is disclosed which has a jet body with a water inlet to allow water to flow into the body. The jet body discharges the water through a discharge member in more than one concentric pattern. A cap mounted on the body to receive the circular water patterns is also disclosed. The cap has a number of openings that form more than one concentric opening ring. Each of the opening rings align with a respective one of the circular water patterns to provide the sensation of a number of circular patterns of multiple pulsating jets. A system for providing a hydrotherapy jet to a reservoir of water is also disclosed. The system includes a reservoir shell capable of holding water with a number of hydrotherapy jets according to the invention that are mounted around the reservoir shell. A water pump system circulates water from the reservoir to the jets.

Abstract: A tub has a tub wall that has an upper surface. An outer portion of the upper surface extends vertically upward of an inner portion. A door track is mounted on the inner portion to protect users from the door track.

Abstract: A holder device for attaching to a pipe of a shower nozzle includes an attaching device having a hooking member extended from a block for attaching onto the tube, a pipe having an upper portion secured to said block, a seat slidably attached onto the pipe and having a bracket which includes an engaging hole for removeably supporting the shower nozzle. A catching device is disposed in the seat for catching the seat to the pipe, to adjustably support the seat and the shower nozzle to the pipe. A base may include a conduit slidably engaged onto the pipe, and a latch biased to engage with the pipe, to adjustably secure the pipe to the base.

Abstract: A wall mounting for a shower is mounted such as to pivot about a horizontal axis at the end thereof against the wall (1). The arm (5) has a fork at the separation from the fixing end. A clamp holder is provided in the region of the front end thereof in which a shower head (8) can be introduced. The fixing between the shower head (8) and the mounting is made by a friction connection, whereby the housing of the shower head is embodied such that it cannot be recognized from the form thereof that said housing serves for fixing.

Abstract: A bathtub assembly includes a tub portion having a bowl with a backrest, a right footrest, a left footrest and a right and left armrest which respectfully extends from each footrest to the backrest. The backrest is generally concave in shape and flows from a bowl bottom. Opposite the backrest is a wall which flows into the bowl bottom. The right footrest and the left footrest are convex in shape and flank the wall. The right and left armrests are generally convex in shape along the length of the bowl sidewall.

Abstract: Shoulder supports extend from a shower enclosure wall and support a shower accessory. The shoulders have an attachment on the side for the shower accessories. The selected shower accessory would have a mating attachment on each of its ends to correspond to two shoulders extending from the enclosure walls. The attachment is preferably a male/female indentation on one of the shoulders and shower accessory and a corresponding attachment on the other. The indentations provide a non-permanent attachment of the shower accessory to the supports so that the chosen accessory may later be removed and replaced if desired.

Abstract: A shower screen includes an upper guide rod secured on top of two posts, a screen member having a number of panels foldably coupled together and having an upper portion slidably attached to the guide rod, and two beams secured to sides of the screen member. A lower guide bar is secured to lower portions of the posts, and includes a downwardly facing passage. The beams and the screen member each includes a hook member or hook device having a projection slidably engaged into the passage of the guide bar, to anchor the lower portions of the beams and the screen member to the guide bar, and to prevent the beams and the screen member from fluctuating or vibrating relative to the guide bar.

Abstract: A toilet to create currents and turbulence in the water when the toilet is not being flushed nor filled includes a reservoir for holding the water, an air pump to pump air to the drain while the toilet is not being flushed nor filled, and an air pipe to pipe the air to the drain.

Abstract: The catastrophic disability bath includes a bath stall formed by a front wall, a rear wall, first and second side walls and a floor. The first side wall has a wall portion and a door. The wall portion and the door are coplanar. The door has a body, a head that extends cross-wise from a first end of the body and a foot that extends from a second end of the body. The foot provides a connection to facilitate rotating the door vertically upwardly and downwardly between an open and closed position, respectively. An actuating device causes the door to move between these positions. When open, the patient enters by a single lateral transfer from a wheelchair. The stall further includes a toilet, a shower and a lavatory mounted therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bedstead board having at least one recess near a first or a second side. The at least one recess is configured to removably receive a roller of a patient transport system. In use, two bedstead boards are connected to a bed frame. Each of the two bedstead boards includes at least one recess, with the at least two recesses aligning to receive a roller of the patient transport system to be parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bed. Preferably, the at least one recess is tilted from vertical such that the roller will not tend to dislodge from the at least one recess during use.

Abstract: A cot comprising a support frame, a wall, and at least one attaching means for connecting the wall to the support frame, the attaching means comprising an elongate member and a corresponding groove in the support frame, the elongate member being fixed to the wall and located in the groove. Preferably the wall comprises a plurality of sides, the sides meeting at a corresponding number of corners, each of the comers having at least one elongate member attached along it. Preferably the elongate member includes a planar part and an enlarged part, the enlarged part being located in the corresponding groove in the frame. Preferably the enlarged part is rod shaped.

Abstract: An adjustable bed having an upper frame mounted to translate with respect to a lower frame. A center support is connected to the upper frame and has a head support pivotally connected to one end thereof. A thigh support is pivotally connected to the other end of the center support and a foot support is connected to the other end of the thigh support. The bed includes an improved mounting for a massage motor in which a massage motor is suspended from a mounting plate having openings therein resting on a mattress pad or base supported by an articulated support platform.

Abstract: A foldable bed comprises a first, second and third part which are rotatably connected to each other to open as a bed or fold up in a cupboard. The second part is preferably mounted on wheels. The third part includes support means for holding it in a horizontal orientation when the bed is open. A combination foldable bed and cupboard comprises a foldable bed having a first, second and third part which are rotatably connected to each other to open as a bed or fold up for storage in the cupboard. The bed may further include means for holding the first, second and third part of the bed at about a normal angle to each other when the bed is stored in the cupboard.

Abstract: A bed plane with improved structure, comprising a plurality of slats, arranged transversally to the frame (10) of the bed and connected to it through slat-holders, includes a series of stems or pistons (11), each connected with one or more of the aforementioned slats and associated with a respective spring (12) for vertical sliding; each piston carries a pulley or sliding guide (15) for the transmission of motion, which occurs thanks to flexible members (16), such as cords, belts, chains and cables, fixed to the frame (10) of the bed plane. The pistons (11), connected to the slats, react to the pressures exerted by the body lying down on the bed plane, compensating for the sinking created by the heaviest parts of the body, i.e. those parts between the shoulders and the pelvis, with an upward thrust, supporting the lighter parts, in other words the back and kidneys.

Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has base, a plurality of wire struts pivotally secured to the base, an upper wire grid pivotally secured to the wire struts and braces extending between the base and an outermost wire strut. Plastic sliders help the braces move between raised and lowered positions. Lower connectors are secured to and extend between the section bases. Upper connectors are secured to and extend between border wires of the sections to aid in the collapsing of the foundation.

Abstract: A sleeping bag pillow structure comprises a sleeping bag with a pillow portion wherein at one side of the pillow portion is fixed a sack-like retaining element with an opening edge through which an inflatable pillow having a deflating/inflating nozzle attached thereto can be freely accommodated into and retrieved from the sack-like retaining element so that no other pillow is separately carried for the sleeping bag, and the inflatable pillow when deflated via the deflating/inflating nozzle can be synchronically rolled up along with the sleeping bag for easy storage, facilitating more convenient application and carriage of the sleeping bag. Besides, the inflatable pillow when saturated with air is accurately limited by the sack-like retaining element and stably held in place at the pillow portion of the sleeping bag without randomly sliding around due to the change of sleeping postures so as to improve the sleeping quality of a sleeper thereby.