Abstract: Armor for a helmet includes a soft-armor attachment and a hard-armor attachment. The soft-armor attachment encases a flexible soft-armor anti-ballistic member within its interior, and detachably mounts to the helmet exterior using one or more fasteners. The hard-armor attachment encases one or more hard-armor members within its interior, and detachably mounts to the soft-armor attachment using one or more fasteners. When both the soft-armor attachment and the hard-armor attachment are in the mounted position, the soft-armor attachment is disposed between the helmet exterior and the hard-armor attachment.

Abstract: A heat containing hand warming device. The apparatus comprises a generally tubular muff with a hand warming chamber; an adjustable strap from the generally tubular muff; a snap for connecting and disconnecting the strap; auto sizing openings at the ends of the said hand warming chamber; a resealable pocket for belongings; and a resealable heat source chamber; a heat reflective layer encompassing the muff.

Abstract: Adjustable padding systems for garments, incorporating a pocket and a pad. The pocket is coupled to the garment and has a wide, proximal portion and a narrow, distal portion. The pad has corresponding wide and narrow portions. The narrow portion of the pad is longer than the length of the narrow portion of the pocket, but is adjustable in length. Accordingly, the location of the wide portion of the pad along the length of the garment can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the narrow portion of the pad.

Abstract: An accessory adapted for attachment to an item of apparel or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the accessory simulates a cell phone attached to the pocket area of jeans. The simulated cell phone has a flip top, which flip top is provided with a pocket for holding a selected celebrity or personal photo therein. The bottom portion of the cell phone is attached to an area adjacent the pocket of the jeans.

Abstract: A clothing article (30) worn by miners for attaching apparatus with increased availability and better weight distribution which comprises at least one front portion and at least one rear portion, and at least one attachment means (10) for the releasable attachment of equipment (14) located on at least one of the portions.

Abstract: A glove (11) for protecting a wearer's hand and/or wrist when impacted against a surface, comprises as part of its hand, wrist or forearm cover a single chamber or a series of chambers (13, 14), which contain fluid or are capable of containing fluid and are arranged so that any fluid flow remains during conventional use of the glove (11) within the chamber or the series of chambers (13, 14) and which are located in a position to protect a section of the hand, wrist or forearm by absorbing at least in part the force of the impact.

Abstract: An item of apparel that includes: (a) a lower undergarment having a horizontal torso band and a traversing center member, wherein the horizontal torso band and the traversing center member create two leg openings; and, (b) a jewelry device removably attached to the lower undergarment. The lower undergarment is typically underwear bottoms of a male or female type, preferably female underwear bottoms, constructed of fabric such as cotton, silk, synthetics, etc. These may be modest or risque. The lower undergarment and/or the jewelry has an attachment mechanism for attachment and removal of one from the other as desired.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet having a body, which preferably includes both a base and a reinforcement structure. In one arrangement, the reinforcement structure is an external shell and, in another arrangement, the reinforcement structure is an internal skeletal frame. In some arrangements, the helmet body may include both an external shell and an internal frame. The helmet also includes a retention mechanism defining a contact surface configured to contact a rearward surface of the head of the user. A strap arrangement includes a first strap portion and second strap portion selectively connectable to one another to extend from opposing sides of the body and underneath a chin of the user. Desirably, no portion of the strap arrangement is secured to the retention mechanism. The strap arrangement includes a strap section extending through a pair of spaced openings in a lower, rearward portion of the body such that a portion of the strap section extends across an outer surface of the body between the openings.

Abstract: This invention is to obtain a targeted traveling-window channeling-off function irrelevant to respective intrinsic driving postures of a helmet wearer, a speed of vehicles and the like. Helmets A, B, C include straightening members which relate to the holding of the stability of the helmets during traveling. The straightening members are provided in a state that a position of the straightening members is adjustable in a fore-and-aft direction or an angle of straightening surfaces which face a traveling window in an opposed manner is adjustable corresponding to various intrinsic driving postures of a helmet wearer and a speed of vehicles.

Abstract: The pneumatic device for personal protection (10) is of the king having at least one sac-like gas-tight element (11) connectable through an inlet boy (25) to automatically releasing inflating means and attaching means (14, 15) co-operating, in working position, with the body of a user so that the saclike element (11) is kept in a position which corresponds to the portion of the body to be protected. The sac-like element (11) encloses a variable volume chamber (13) which is intended to be filled with a gas introduced therein via said inlet box (25). The chamber (13) comprises inside flexible partition members (P) extending lengthwise a greater side of the chamber (13) and connected along their edges extending lengthwise to two opposite walls (12) of the chamber (13). The flexible partition members (P) divide the chamber (13) into a plurality of compartments (20, 21, 22) arranged one next to another and in fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: Disposable headwear with multiple chemical warmer modules is intended to be worn once and then thrown away. It includes: (a) a disposable webbing adapted to fit at least a portion of a head/neck area of a person, the webbing being flexible and heat permeable and air permeable, the webbing being adapted to fit onto or over a person's head; (b) at least one elastic band connected to the webbing for holding the webbing on at least a portion of a head/neck area of a person; and (c) a plurality of chemical warmer modules permanently connected to the webbing and located in different positions to distribute heat in a predetermined pattern. The disposable headwear webbing may be an open mesh netting, a spun web, a woven web and a perforated sheet. Other mats and webbings, such as chopped sand dropped webbing could also be used.

Abstract: A ventilated toilet seat for removing noxious odors from within a toilet bowl. The ventilated toilet seat includes a toilet seat member that defines at least one odor evacuation channel which connects the inside of the toilet bowl and the outside of the toilet seat member in fluid communication. The toilet seat member also defines at least one liquid evacuation channel adapted to enable liquids in the odor evacuation channel to be diverted into the liquid evacuation channel. The seat member defines a convex bottom face. A conduit is defined between the bottom face and the toilet, and may serve to evacuate odors. A hinge post assembly includes a body having a convex bottom surface. As the bottom surface is compressed to conform to the configuration of the surface of the toilet, the body is biased away from the nut to prohibit it from unselected loosening.

Abstract: A commode chair with reversed seat facing a water tank and with a system for opening the labia of female user for hygienic urination and excretion is provided. The seat assembly including bowl, seat, and lid are formed to support a user to sit on a commode facing the water tank. The seating assembly has a narrow width to the direction of a water tank and has wider width on the opposite side. An overview of the seating assembly has a shape of an oval facing the water tank with the sharp end, a bicycle saddle shape, facing the water tank. The side view of the seating assembly shows elevated part that is close to the water tank. The water tank is leaned backwards in relation to the commode to allow a user to rest her upper body thereon.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to an automated sanitary toilet seat system with a quick connect/disconnect cable. The system includes a sanitary toilet seat assembly having a toilet seat with a first end and a second end, a tubular sheet adapted to be conveyed from the first end to a take-up shaft proximate the second end, and a motor for operatively driving the take-up shaft to advance the tubular plastic in a travel direction. The system also includes a first electrical cable coupled at one end to the toilet seat assembly. A first connector is provided on the other end of the first cable. The system further includes a second electrical cable connected at one end to a power source and providing a second connector at the opposite end. The first and second connectors are detachably coupled so that the toilet seat assembly can be operatively connected to the power source while facilitating rapid disconnection of the toilet seat assembly for maintenance or replacement.

Abstract: A captive drain plug assembly is securely attached to a drain trap and has a mounting anchor mounted inside the drain trap, a sleeve mounted slidably on the mounting anchor and a decorative stopper attached to the sleeve. When the drain plug is used, the decorative stopper will not detach from the mounting anchor. Further, the decorative stopper can be formed as an interesting figure to increase fun when the decorative stopper is used.

Abstract: The discharge valve for a flushing cistern (1) has a main valve (V) with a main valve body (3) which forms a piston above which a relief chamber (4) is arranged. By means of a first auxiliary valve (HV1), the relief chamber (4) can be emptied, at least in part, in order to trigger flushing. By means of a second auxiliary valve (HV2), the relief chamber (4) can be flooded in order to interrupt flushing. The first auxiliary valve (HV1) and the second auxiliary valve (HV2) have a common auxiliary valve body (7) which, when flushing is triggered, releases the valve opening (68) of the first auxiliary valve (HV1) and closes the valve opening (6) of the second auxiliary valve (HV2). A valve seat (18) of the first auxiliary valve (HV1) and a valve seat (21) of the second auxiliary valve (HV2) are preferably arranged on the main valve body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for anal cleansing comprising a mixing valve attached to a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet and an outlet for the mixed water; and a hose having a proximal end connected to the mixed water outlet and having a distal end connected to a spray head assembly, said spray head assembly being operable for spraying water to the anus and having an absorbent spray head cover provided thereupon.

Abstract: An apparatus is able to convert a conventional stall shower into a multi-purpose shower facility, including a steam bath, a handheld shower, a water massage and a rain shower. It can be used with either single water input line or two separate hot and cold water input lines. The single water input line fit with the single output line of a common stall shower. To match different situations, two types of steam generator are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curtain designed to have at least two layers to be suspended from a suitable horizontal support structure adjacent to a window, shower or bathtub. The curtain includes a first layer that is configured in a substantially vertical an planar manner and a second layer that is adjacent thereto. The second layer is configured to be releasably secured to the first layer using a plurality of fasteners, such as hook-loop fasteners proximate the upper edges of the first layer and second layer. The first layer further includes a plurality of hooks proximate to the upper edge to facilitate suspension of the curtain from a horizontal support structure. The second layer further includes a plurality of apertures designed to receive decorative objects therein.

Abstract: An attachment for a shower head having a water outlet extending from a wall includes a three-way pipe having an input engageable with the outlet, a first output, a second output for engagement with the shower head, a communicating sleeve received in the first output of the three-way pipe, an activating rod movably received in the communicating sleeve to selectively block the communication between the first channel and the second channel of the three-way pipe and an activating device selectively engaging the activating rod to move the activating rod from a first position to a second position so as to alternately communicate the input with the first output of the three-way pipe to allow water from the input to flow to the activating device.

Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus with a substantially horizontal crossbeam having a first end pivotally connected to a first side of a bed frame and a second end pivotally connected to a second side of the bed frame. A rod has a free first end and a second end fixedly connected to the cross beam. A clamp secures the crossbeam from pivoting. Tension members are securedly attached on one end to a flat bar and on the other end to a point disposed between the first and second ends of the rod.

Abstract: A tanning system comprising one or more substrates which are substantially permeable to ultraviolet light so that when placed over the human skin of a subject, a predetermined pattern on the substrate which is substantially impermeable to ultraviolet light, and one or more alignment regions to help the subject align the tanning system during subsequent uses of the system.

Abstract: A bed covering designed to inhibit movement of the bed covering when the bed covering is engaged with a conventional mattress and an individual is therebetween. The bed covering includes a body that substantially covers the mattress and is of the same size and shape. The bed covering further includes a left section and right section that drape over the edges of a conventional mattress and lie adjacent to the mattress sides when the bed covering is engaged with the mattress. Intermediate the left section and right section and completing covering one end of the mattress is an end panel. The end panel has integrally mounted thereon an attachment mechanism to releasably secure the bed covering to a mattress and inhibit movement when an individual is intermediate the bed covering and the mattress.

Abstract: A device for supporting blankets on a bed, for creating a space to provide room for a person's feet to be unconstricted and unbothered by the weight of the blankets. The device may include a base member for positioning between a mattress and box springs in a conventional bed. A pair of side supports may be joined to the base member on opposite sides of the bed. The side supports may include telescoping members that may be adjusted in length and locked in place in raised or lowered positions. A rail may be joined to the side supports to extend across the bed such that blankets on the bed may be draped over the rail. When the side supports are in a raised position, a space may be provided for the persons feet, whereas when the side supports are lowered, the device may be virtually undetectable under the blankets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment couch for accommodation of a patient, comprising a lying surface (1), for the patient and a base (4), for supporting the lying surface (1) on a floor (6), whereby the lying surface (1) may be adjusted relative to the base (4) along a Y-direction parallel to the longitudinal direction thereof, a horizontal X-direction perpendicular thereto and a vertical Z-direction, in order to adjust the lying position of the patient, characterised in that, on adjusting the lying surface (1), the same is pivoted about a rotational axis (13, 19) perpendicular to the Y-direction. The invention further relates to a treatment couch for accommodating a patient provided with a headrest for the head of the patient, whereby a drive for the vertical adjustment of the headrest is inbuilt, such that the headrest may be removed as a module with the drive.

Abstract: A bi-directional gurney/wheelchair is provided. The device comprises five panels, including a center panel, a pair of intermediate panels, and a pair of end panels. The intermediate panels are interlocked so that they always remain parallel to one another. The end panels operate independently of one another. The device further includes a power means to raise and lower the center panel, which in turn raises and lowers the other panels. A pair of U-shaped support bars mechanically support a pair of parallel structural beams so that the device can be positioned over a standard toilet from either direction. Further, means is provided to mechanically assist a patient onto the gurney/wheelchair.

Abstract: A body-support apparatus comprises a support assembly including two couplers and a cross-member and a plurality of body-support portions supported on the support assembly and moveable relative to the support assembly. The body-support apparatus is configured to be mounted on a patient-support apparatus which has generally parallel spaced apart members.

Abstract: A stuffing or filler for use with pillows, cushions, comforters, duvets and textiles. In an embodiment, the stuffing is comprised of pieces of foam sheets. The foam sheets can contain encapsulated gas bubbles. The foam sheets are shredded or sheared into foam pieces. In a preferred embodiment, these foam pieces have a thickness of approximately 180-3200 microns and a length of approximately 0.5-10 cm. The foam sheets are comprised of polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, polyvinylchloride or other polymeric material. The foam pieces exhibit positive characteristics as a stuffing or insulator and exhibit good loft and rebound characteristics. The foam pieces form stuffing, filler or insulators in pillows, cushions, duvets, and the like.

Abstract: The mattress (1) is made of a block of flexible polyurethane foam (4) with a density of 40 Kg/m3 or of any other density, said block being firstly cut with a cut programmable automatic machine, by the main side and then turned at a 90° degree angle by its small side. A certain amount of springs (5) is thereby formed depending on each type of mattress (1). The amount of spirals (5.1) of every spring (5) depends on the position of each spring in the mattress (1) with the purpose of varying the flexibility thereof so that the mattress (1) can perfectly adapt to the contour to of every user or so that the flexibility can remain constant throughout the entire mattress. Multiple variations can be realized while the height of the mattress remains the same (less spirals having the same spiral thickness and more base and uncut, etc.; the width of a spiral can be changed, as well as the number of spirals, the inclination of the axis of the spirals, the total height of an area-budge or cavity, etc.

Abstract: A drill bit is connected to a drill in a simple and rapid manner and used to drill a hole in a backing which may be of wood, plastic or other material in which threads can readily be formed. A threaded insert which has a slightly greater diameter than the hole is then connected to the drill bit in the same manner as the drill and driven by the drill into the hole. The insert forms matching threads in the walls of the hole so that the insert is threadably attached to the backing.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for decreasing and/or drying skins which comprises contacting the skins to be degreased and/or dried with one or more extractor solvents which are able to dissolve both fat and water. Preferably, the extractor solvent is selected from the group consisting of dimethyl ether (DME), methylal, dioxolane, diethyl ether, methyl ethyl ketone, ethanol, propanol, and isopropanol. Most preferably, the extractor solvent is DME.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition of matter comprising salts of methylene bridged mixed sulfonated diphenyl oxides and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for making permanent stain resistant polyamide carpets with light color. The process comprises dyeing a low amine end and cationic dyeable polyamide carpet with acid dyes, and imparting stain resist compositions onto the carpet. In addition to stain resist compositions, a fluoro-chemical is also applied to improve soil resistance. The resulted carpet displays a built-in permanent anti-stain and anti-soil resistance after many shampoo-washes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes that can reduce and/or inhibit the color change that certain colored fibers under go and articles that are treated with such compositions and according to such processes. Such fibers may be treated in whole or in part, and may be treated before, during or after incorporation into an article such as a garment or linen.

Abstract: A washing machine and suds removal method thereof. The suds removal method is designed to effectively remove suds at the earliest possible time using a small amount of water by adjusting an activity of suds when the generation of suds is sensed. The suds removal method includes sensing the generation of suds during a washing cycle, and removing the suds by adjusting the activity of suds when the generation of suds is sensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry device, and more particular, to a new type of laundry device provided with a washing machine and cabinet dryer as one body for reducing production cost, which can gain suitable output for an operation of each cycle by varying a structure of a drying heater as well as can perform a washing and drying cycle simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for delivering hair coloring products, including the steps of filling a package with a granulated oxidizer and transporting the resulting filled package to a remote site (such as a hair salon) for mixing with a liquid, a hair colorant or a combination thereof. Also contemplated is an improved solid-state mixture adapted for point-of-use hair coloring product formation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the dyeing keratin fibers especially human hair on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor system reacting with peroxide and comprising additionally anionic direct dyes which provides long-lasting, intensive, vibrant colors. Hair dyeing composition of the present invention comprises at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one acidic direct dye. The compositions of the present invention do not comprise any cationic dyes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising water in an amount of at least 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the dye composition. The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers, using the dye composition as disclosed herein. The dye composition also comprises at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; at least one surfactant chosen from nonionic and anionic surfactants; at least one hydroxyethylcellulose; at least one fatty substance; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of surfactants to the total amount of the at least one fatty substance is greater than or equal to 1.75; and also comprising at least one cationic associative polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment kit comprising a first compartment comprising at least one dye composition as disclosed herein, and a second compartment comprising at least one oxidizing composition.

Abstract: Discrete particle aggregates and/or discrete particle agglomerates for application onto keratin fibers, preferably hair, optionally combined with one or more oxidative and/or direct dyes.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, such as human keratin fibres and further such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing and that is free of glycerol and of cationic synthetic thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, at least one oxidation dye, at least one fatty alcohol chosen from mono- and polyglycerolated fatty alcohols, and at least one particular polyol. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active materials and methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.

Abstract: The focus of this tub scrub/scrubber/cleaning device combines several different creative and technological advanced ways to produce a quality and effective cleaning product. These elements consist of a long handle approximately 3 feet long, with detachable heads consisting of a rounded base with a multi bristled brush, a sponge or chamois for cleaning and polishing various surfaces such as tubs, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, cars and boats. The technological advancement of the rechargeable NiCad battery compartment along with AC plug-in charger allows longer and more mobile cleaning time before recharging. The Micro Servo Motor with gear rotation and plastic clipped attachments, allow for easy changing and cleaning of heads and faster and thorough cleaning of different surfaces on tubs, cars boats etc. The brush, sponge and chamois turn in a fast and circular motion, and the combination of plastic tubular compartment and aluminum/plastic tubing makes for a sturdy and quality cleaning product.

Abstract: A brush part for an electric toothbrush in which tufts of bristles are arranged in polygons, and in which the tufts of bristles lean, either around the polygons or inwardly and outwardly, so that the tuft alignments converge and preferably cross.

Abstract: A dental apparatus includes a substantially longitudinal housing having a distal end, a proximal end having a tooth brush attached to it, and a tongue scraper attached to the housing. The tongue scraper can be attached to the inside or the outside of the housing. It can be fully extended during storage or in a roll form. The tooth brush can be an electric tooth brush. The tooth brush may also include a light source. The housing may also include vents along a portion thereon so that the tongue scraper may be cleaned and air dried during storage. The tongue scraper may extend outwardly from the distal end of the housing, perpendicular to the housing, or in a manner resembling a bow.

Abstract: An artist's paint brush comprises a ferrule having a forward end and a backward end, an elongated handle connected to the backward end of the ferrule, and a brush portion secured to the forward end of the ferrule and extending outwardly therefrom. The brush portion has at least two pluralities of bristle tufts, with the pluralities of bristle tufts being spaced apart from each other by lengths of the bristle tufts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush for improving dental care. The toothbrush has a handle with the opposite first and second ends and a head operatively connected to the second end of the handle. Bristles are on the head. An inner cavity is disposed within the first end of the handle. Dental floss is contained in the cavity. The present invention also relates to a method of dispensing floss from a toothbrush having a handle with a hollow first end. A roll of floss is inserted into the hollow first end of the handle to retain the roll of floss. The floss is threaded outwardly from the first end and cut with a cutter on the first end of the handle.

Abstract: A retractable nail brush for artificially enhancing nails is disclosed, comprising a body with a lengthwise oriented slot, a bristle mount operably configured to slide into and out of the body, a plurality of bristles secured to the bristle mount, and a slide retainer operably configured to slide in the slot and retain the bristle mount to the body. The retractable nail brush may be articulated using one hand to promote ease of use as well as to store bristles in the body to prevent their contamination.

Abstract: A lotion applicator in accordance with the principles of the present invention enables lotion to be applied to hard to reach body parts without assistance from another person and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture. The lotion applicator of the present invention includes an elongated main body having a first end and an opposing second end, and a front surface and a rear surface. Handles can be provided at the first end and at the second end of the elongated main body. The elongated main body being capable of stretching. A loop can be formed adjacent at least one of the first end or the second end. An applicator pad removably secured to the front surface of the main body. The applicator pad can be a disposable wipe of lotion.