Abstract: A protective body garment comprising an outer layer of penetration resistant armour, a gas inflatable bladder and inflation means for inflating the bladder to provide buoyancy to the wearer of the garment when immersed in water. The garment has an inner support means (130) to support the inner surface of the bladder (110) and the inflatable bladder is placed between the inner support means (130) and the outer layer of armour (138). The garment may also possess wall portions (115) which when the device is deflated are held together by releasable interengaging means and when the device is inflated are separated to increase the size of the garment to accommodate the volume of the inflated device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing element for an article of clothing, in particular for a goalkeeper glove, that allows a bending in a first direction, but resists bending in a second direction. The reinforcing element includes at least one bending area that has a curvature with a shape that allows bending of the reinforcing element in the first direction and blocks a bending of the reinforcing element in the second direction.

Abstract: A finger and hand shield for use while cutting hair to protect the middle and index fingers and the upper areas of the user's hand from nicks, cuts or other cutting implement injuries. The invention comprises an upper shield member to protect the upper portion of the user's finger, a lower shield member to protect the lower portion of the user's finger and the upper area of either the back side or the palm side of the user's hand and a flexible interconnecting member to interconnect the upper and lower shield members. Preferably, the shield members are made from a strong, lightweight material, such as plastic, and the flexible interconnecting member is made from a lightweight, stretchy and breathable material, such as elastic mesh fabric. The shield members are in spaced apart relation and attached to the interconnecting member so as to prevent the hair from being caught therein.

Abstract: A garment for accommodating medical devices comprises a garment panel detachably coupled to a garment body. The garment panel contains a concealed pocket suitable for accommodating one or more medical devices. The garment panel is detachable from the garment body at predetermined attachment zones which provide access to device sites and permit complete detachment of the garment panel. The panel may also be fixed to the garment body at anchor zones, while allowing decoupling at attachment zones. The pocket may contain an inner compartment for receiving a supplemental material such as an absorbing or deodorizing material. Apertures to the inner compartment allow the supplemental material to proximate device sites on the patient body or medical apparatus stored in the pocket. Stabilizers positioned on the interior of the garment may be used to secure medical monitor wires, tubing, or other devices. The garment is intended for wear by children and adults.

Abstract: A multilayer thermal garment includes an insulating liner for residing adjacent the body of a wearer. The insulating liner forms in inside layer of the garment. An outer shell covers the liner, and forms an outer layer of the garment. A plurality of pockets are located between the insulating liner and the outer shell. The pockets are adapted for selectively receiving respective heat packs designed for emitting heat to predetermined targeted regions of the body.

Abstract: A hand-mountable device for use in removal of perspiration from a user's facial area includes a pad of moisture absorbent material shaped to extend across the anterior surface of at least a part of the palm and anterior finger surfaces of a user's hand, the pad having a distal end positionable adjacent the tips of the user's fingers and a proximal end positionable across the user's palm; a first attachment means secured to the proximal end of the pad, the hand attachment means being adapted for attachment over the dorsal surface of a user's hand; and an optional second attachment means secured to the distal end of the pad, the first attachment means being adapted for attachment to one of the user's fingers.

Abstract: An improved process and material for making elastomeric nitrile rubber articles is disclosed. In particular, the process and material formulation can produce nitrile rubber based articles, which exhibit force-strain characteristics that are comparable to those of natural rubber latex articles, while maintaining the tensile strength properties of nitrile rubber. The process includes an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage having a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole, and a guanidine compound. The invention also includes an elastomeric nitrile rubber product made by the process, such as examination, surgical, or work gloves.

Abstract: A sun shield for protection of the back of the head, ears, and nape of the neck that can be worn directly on the head or attached to headgear to provide lightweight, air permeable protection from the hazardous rays of the sun. The sun shield includes a flexible, breathable fabric sun shield attached to a closed loop elastic band that adjustably fits the user's head or headgear. At least one weight is attached to the lower edge of the fabric sun shield so that the sun shield will not be lifted by the wind during use. The weight may be permanently or removably attached to the fabric. Supplemental restraining devices may be attached to the sun shield for securing it to the headgear or sunglasses of the wearer. The weights and attachment devices of the sun shield ensure that the sun protection remains in place under windy conditions.

Abstract: An adjustable winter garment made of supple material wraps around the face, covering the wearer from the temples and just below the eyes to the chest. The winter garment can be adjusted and worn in any of five positions, by either adjusting the fasteners or the drawstring. By adjusting the fasteners the garment can be worn in a first position reaching from the chest to under the eyes. A second position reaches to under the nose, while a third position obtained by adjusting the fasteners wraps around the chin. Finally, the garment may be unfastened to lay open upon the chest like a shirt. By adjusting the drawstring, the garment may be worn covering the lower face, like a scrunch neck collar or folded down and rolled over like turtleneck, covering only the neck and chest.

Abstract: A versatile scarf includes an elongated rectangular neckband portion, a large half-fan shaped flap connected to one side of the neckband portion and a small half fan-shaped flap connected to another side of the neckband portion forming draping portions, and a loop coupled between the small flap and the neckband portion. The back side of the scarf has the same configuration as the front side, which makes the scarf completely reversible. The scarf can be securely tied by pulling the large flap through the loop between the neckband portion and the small flap, without using other fastening means. Depending on how far the large flap is pulled, whether through the front or through the back of the loop, from the top or bottom of the loop, re-looping or not re-looping, and depending on which side is showing and based on the position of the scarf, numerous stylish and distinctive appearances can be achieved with the same scarf. The dimensions of the scarf can be varied to suit different purposes.

Abstract: A garment with a seat area, a waist area and a crotch area, has a rear portion for defining the seat area and part of the waist and crotch areas, a front portion connected to the rear portion and defining part of the waist and crotch areas and an elastic panel assembly connected to the rear portion at least at the waist area and the crotch area. The panel assembly covers an inner surface of the rear portion over the seat area and comprises two sets of plural substantially vertical seams spaced symmetrically on opposite sides of a vertical center axis of the rear portion for defining at least two vertical elastic panels on each side of the center axis that are connected to the waist area, and an elastic lower panel such as a crotch panel or horizontal lower panel, connected to the crotch.

Abstract: A sock structure includes a sock member, an assigned part and an elastic rubber layer. The inner side of the assigned part is attached with the elastic rubber layer. The assigned part can be the toe part, the foot recess part or the heel part of the sock member. When the sock member is put on, the toe part, the foot recess part and the heel part correspond to the toe, the foot recess and the heel of the wearer respectively. Further, the elastic soft rubber layer provides a shape the same as the recess of the foot recess of the wearer when the elastic soft rubber layer 20 is attached to the foot recess so that the wearer is able to feel protectively comfortable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leg length discrepancy corrective sock, which has an elastic strip attached within a sock. A holding space formed between a sock body and a sock sole of the sock and the elastic strip provides for disposing a filler therein, and height of the filler achieves the objective of correcting the difference in length of the lower limbs of the leg length discrepancy sufferer. Hence, equalizing the difference in length of the lower limbs is easily achieved by wearing the leg length discrepancy corrective sock of appropriate thickness.

Abstract: An adhesive pocket structure applied to the skin of a mammal, wherein the pocket can be used to carry or transport goods. The pocket is attached to an adhesive property via a securing method and the adhesive property is applied directly to the skin. The pocket is made of virtually any material. The material can be, but is not limited to, flexible, waterproof or expandable. Goods or personal items can then be placed in the adhesive pocket structure and transported everywhere that the mammal travels. The pocket may also be enclosed. After the goods are removed from the adhesive pocket structure, it can be removed from the skin by peeling the adhesive property away from the skin.

Abstract: A moisture-barriered, body-contact protective interface structure including a core, viscoelastic, acceleration-rate-sensitive cushioning structure, and a moisture-barriering container surrounding the cushioning structure, with the container being operable to block the flow of moisture while accommodating gas breathability for the cushioning structure.

Abstract: An emesis basin for containing fluids comprising a front wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a rear wall a bottom and an open top, each of the walls having height, and the rear wall height being greater than the front wall height.

Abstract: A flush mechanism for a water closet include a housing fixable to a toilet flush tank outlet and a float body removable within the housing for controlling water discharge through the tank outlet. A hydraulic assist valve is disposed within the float body and moveable therein for causing upward opening movement of the float body in order to reduce exterior operational force required to operate the float body.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy device comprising a primary unit, a conduit, and a control panel electrically connected to the primary conduit for controlling the treatment of water. The primary unit includes a filter unit, a heater for heating the water, and a pressure regulator for pressurizing the water. The conduit directs water that is pre-treated by the primary unit out for use in hydrotherapy. The invention connects to an existing water supply system and pre-treats the water for use in hydrotherapy to be of higher quality and more purified so as to ensure the usage safety and reduce the chance of the user feeling discomforts or getting infections.

Abstract: A bedpan for collecting waste includes a seating area and a plurality of cavities. The seating area is located in a main body of the bedpan. The plurality of cavities is formed within the seating area and includes a first cavity for collecting liquid waste and a second cavity for collecting solid waste. The first cavity and the second cavity are separated by a divider.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximatal, wave generating end.

Abstract: A watercraft is adapted to mount and support one or more wave cannons for the generation of high volume waves in a body of water, including natural beach environments lacking reliable surf. A wave cannon is an elongated tubular chamber having a closed rear end and an open front end, an anchor, a supply of compressed air, and a control valve for admitting compressed air into the elongated chamber. When mounted on a watercraft, only the interior of the chamber is exposed to corrosive water, reducing maintenance. The simple mechanics of the wave cannon further reduce expense. The watercraft may be positioned and moored at a desired offshore or lakeshore location with the open end of the chamber oriented to a shoreline. When compressed gas is discharged through the chamber, a large volume wave is generated that breaks on the shoreline.

Abstract: A gasket for providing a watertight seal between a spa wall hole and spa component comprises a front extension at least partially covering the front surface around the spa wall hole. A rear extension at least partially covers the back surface around the spa wall hole. The spa component has a front portion and a back portion, with the front extension sandwiched between the front portion and the front surface to provide a watertight seal at the front surface at least partially around the hole. The rear extension is sandwiched between the back portion and the back surface of the hole to provide a watertight seal at the back surface at least partially around the hole. The gasket can also be arranged to provide a seal between the spa component and the inside surface of the spa wall hole.

Abstract: A laminar flow jet is disclosed that provides a non-turbulent smooth stream of water. The jet is structured to remove turbulence from the moving water. As the water flows through the jet, a screen component and a nozzle component cooperate to slow the water flow and provide a uniform flow direction. The jet is also structured so that the laminar stream may be lighted from within the jet. The body of the jet is designed to receive an elongated and transparent probe carrying a lighting apparatus such as a fiber optic cable. The laminar flow jet is designed to be mounted to a structure such as a spa, pool or tub wall.

Abstract: The bath control device is a device that would screw onto your bath tub faucet which can be programmed to automatically run a set amount of bath water at set temperature with a set bubble bath amount(optional) every day at a set time. It will be equipped with an overflow sensor that will prevent the tub from overflowing. The bath control remote that accompany this unit will be an option to start and stop bath water anytime outside of the programmed time by a push of a button from a remote location.

Abstract: In order to provide a sink, comprising at least one basin, which is provided with a basin flange at its upper edge, a cover, which is fixed to the basin and at least partially covers the basin flange, and at least one holding element on the sink side, which cooperates with a holding element on the worktop side when the sink is fitted, in order to hold the sink on a worktop, in the production of which no after-treatment of visible faces of the sink is necessary and in which the cover can be freely designed and, in particular, can be configured without a dent, it is proposed that the holding element on the sink side is connected to the basin flange.

Abstract: A self-adhesive washer including a pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides of a center layer. The washer is preferably used to attach a drain shoe to a bathtub in combined bathtub and shower units to eliminate the need for more than one installer. The washer may be adapted to fit the shape of the drain shoe. Washers having both adhesive layers and a center layer, preferably cellular plastic, may serve both to adhere the drain shoe to the bathtub, and after completion of the drain assembly installation, to seal the drain shoe to the bathtub.

Abstract: A patient transfer mattress includes a plurality of inflatable segments each including holes in a bottom sheet to create a cushion of escaping air beneath the segment to facilitate sliding of the segment along an underlying surface. The segments include attachment members, such as snaps, belts or hook and loop fasteners, adjacent peripheral edges of the segments, for connecting the inflatable segments to each other. The segments may also include fasteners for attachment of an accessory across an upper surface of the segment. Preferably, the mattress segments also include corner straps for engagement with a mattress support member to limit relative movement between the transfer mattress and the mattress support member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a winch (6) for raising and lowering persons, of the type that comprises a housing with an attachment member (16), an electric motor (39) driving a reel (27), a lifting strap (7) connected to the reel for winding and unwinding the lifting strap whereby the lifting strap is guided through one of two openings (17,19) formed in the housing.

Abstract: A juvenile playyard including a bassinet assembly mountable on a frame of the playyard and including a bassinet couplable to the frame in a use position across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.

Abstract: A playpen assembly includes a playpen body having a plurality of horizontal support bars, and a hanging bed unit hung on the horizontal support bars and including a plurality of bed sections each having a plurality of sidewalls, a connecting portion interconnecting a top end of one of the sidewalls of one of the bed sections to a top end of one of the sidewalls of at least another one of the bed sections, and a reinforcing rod extending adjacent to the top ends of the bed sections and disposed beneath the connecting portion. The reinforcing rod bridges two opposite ones of the horizontal support bars, and has two opposite ends connected removably and respectively to the two opposite ones of the horizontal support bars.

Abstract: A juvenile playyard including an infant care assembly having a fabric bassinet and changing platform mountable across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.

Abstract: A fitted top sheet for a mattress includes a material blank having a pair of opposed fitted corners formed by at least one pleat on a blank surface of the sheet. A plurality of pleats may be formed in each corner to form a pocket mountable over a bottom corner of a mattress. The bottom edges of the fitted top sheet hang freely below the bottom edge of the mattress without tucking beneath the mattress to allow ample foot room between the top sheet and the mattress for a user's feet while without separating from the mattress during use of the bed.

Abstract: A bed, including a bedframe to support a mattress. The bed includes an electrical communication network.

Abstract: An improved raisable and adjustable bed, designed for facilitating a patient to access the bed and move away therefrom, is characterized in that said bed comprises a bottom framework, a top framework, and a supporting framework, for supporting a bed base or net including mutually hinged separated portions, actuator means, adapted to be operated by the bed user, for arranging said separated portions at different positions to allow the user to autonomously raise, in a gradual manner, and to assume different slanted positions.

Abstract: Drive for furniture configured for adjusting a first furniture part in relation to a second furniture part. the drive includes a pivot shaft, which is pivotally mounted on the first part and with which a pivot drive is operatively associated. The drive includes at least one supporting element which cooperates with the pivot shaft and supports it on a supporting surface provided on the second furniture part, and in such a way that the inclination of the first furniture part can be adjusted in relation to the second part and/or the distance of the first part from the second furniture part can be adjusted. The drive for furniture has a simple construction, is cost-effective to produce, saves a significant amount of space and is particularly suited for adjusting the seat part of a seat, for example.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base configured to mount on a frame, a post coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, a head support for supporting the head of a patient lying in a prone position on the frame, and a lockable joint coupled to the post and coupled to the head support to position the head support above the base. The lockable joint, when locked, prevents movement of the head support along the post and prevents movement of the head support relative to the post about a plurality of axes. The lockable joint, when unlocked, allows movement of the head support along the post and allows movement of the head support relative to the post about the plurality of axes.

Abstract: A pillow of complex shape includes a head support assembly having a pair of side structures extending along sides of the pillow. The side structures have an upper surface inclined from a high end adjacent a head end of the pillow and a low end intermediate the sides of the pillow. The side structures taper from a maximum width in a middle area toward both the upper and lower ends of the wings. The head support assembly includes a central section that may be either of a simple cross-sectional shape or a more complex shape.

Abstract: The present invention is an infant play mat. This play mat is designed so that it is light-weight and easily portable. The play mat includes a cushioned base and at least two arching supports that are capable of folding. Each support arch is detachably coupled to two height extension members that are detachably coupled to the base. The height extension members allow the height of the supports to be increased or decreased relative to the base so that the mat can be used by infants of various sizes and ages. In one embodiment each support includes at least two flexible joints which enable the support to be folded compactly so as to provide enhanced portability. The mat can be easily folded by detaching the supports and/or height extension members from the base so that both the supports and the base can be folded then placed into a carrying case.

Abstract: Stacked cushions, cushioning elements thereof, materials and processes for making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adaptable cushion system comprising a first and second cushion member each having a first side and a second side parallel to the first side, wherein the first side and second side each has at least two connector straps operably connected thereto, wherein each connector strap has a female fastener and a complementary male fastener, wherein the connector straps of the first cushion member are configured to attach to the connector straps of the second cushion member to form a plurality of fastener assemblies.

Abstract: A device for assisting a user in getting into and out of sitting and prone positions on a piece of furniture, like a bed, which has a large base to fit between the mattress and box springs of a bed and that includes a receiving portion and an adjustable handle for the user to grasp while getting into an out of bed and while adjusting positions in the bed.

Abstract: An airbed with an integral sleeve. After deflation of the airbed, the airbed is rolled or folded into a tight formation, and the sleeve is extended around the airbed for storage. The sleeve may be a flat fabric material that is attached to a seam of the airbed, for example by welding. The sleeve includes drawstrings or cords for tying and tightening the sleeve around the airbed. A handle may also be provided for carrying the stored airbed once the sleeve is in place.

Abstract: A pad (10) of interleaving linear cells (2) has loop straps (1) to hold the central section of the cells (2) linearly in parallel with the cell axis (11), whilst the opposite ends (3) of each cell (2) are secured a pre-determined distance (4) off-set from the cell axis (11). The distance (4) can vary along the length of the pad. By fixing of the ends (3) of the cells (2) at a distance (4) away from the cell axis, each end (3) of the cell (2) is pulled away from the centre axis of the cell, the loop straps (1) and the cell (2) become tensioned, preventing the central cell section from moving or rotating. The resulting cell has been seen to dramatically reduce the movement of a user along the pad with improved user comfort and enhanced pressure relief.

Abstract: An inflatable product has a socket disposed in a wall of an inflatable body and extending into an interior of the inflatable body. A pump is slidably disposed in the socket, and is slidable from a retracted position to an extended position. The retracted position defines an insertion limit of the pump into the socket, and the extended position defines a withdrawal limit of the pump from the socket. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable body when in the extended position. The pump includes a power source connected to a fan, operable to inflate the inflatable body. The pump includes a switch operable to activate the fan when in a closed position. The switch is in an the closed position when the pump is in the extended position, and in an open position when the pump is in the retracted position. The pump includes an air intake in fluid communication with ambient air when the pump is in the extended position, and the air intake is sealed from the ambient air when the pump is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A bed or mattress including a plurality of springs which, or some at least of which, are movable in their axial directions so as to vary the compression of the springs or some at least of said springs, without materially or substantially changing the position of the upper surface of the bed or mattress. The bed or mattress will include a base formed as a single structure or of a plurality of sections movable independently of one another so that the compression of the springs may be varied in selected areas or in a selected area of the bed or mattress.

Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.

Abstract: A hand tool including a hammer tacker and a cutting implement that allows a worker to tack and cut materials using a single tool.

Abstract: Through the method of the present invention, a fabric with flame retardation is made with fewer steps of fabrication than is generally required. The method is a piece dyed section or a pre-dyed piece section. The fabric made is a blended fabric using acrylic yarns with a high ratio of natural cotton or feather. The fabric obtains humid-absorption, air-permeability, softness, hand feel and fitting.

Abstract: A process for obtaining an aged or faded effect on garments made of protein fibres such as wool, cashmere and silk comprises the following steps: introduction into a tumbler of a plurality of granules of inert materials, which are particularly light in order not to damage the very fine fibres of which the garments are made, the garments being previously imbibed with a chemical product for inhibiting dyeing of the fabric, of the type commonly referred to as “dye retardant”; the tumbler being pre-arranged in order not to cause migration of the aforesaid chemical product through holes or openings; introduction of the raw confectioned garments, whether jerseys or outerwear, that are to undergo treatment into the aforesaid tumbler; extraction of the garments from the tumbler at the end of migration of the chemical product for inhibiting dyeing of the outer surface of the garments by the granules, and steaming in autoclave to fix the chemical process, i.e.

Abstract: In a method for treating textile goods in rope form in a closed treatment tank, the textile goods are joined at the ends to form an endless rope. By means of a gaseous stream of feeder medium, made to act on the rope via feed nozzle means, a rotational motion inside the treatment tank is imparted to the rope. The rope emerging from the feed nozzle means is lapped, on entering a J-box located in the treatment tank, by the feed nozzle means itself, which execute a reciprocating motion.