Abstract: A hand protector for protecting at least a portion of the edge of a human hand comprised between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and the adjacent areas of the hand. In one embodiment, the hand protector includes a protective surface capable of arching over the edge of a human hand and the adjacent areas, and one or more straps for maintaining the protective surface in place. In a second embodiment, the hand protector includes a tubular protective surface capable of wrapping around the portion of the human hand comprised between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and the adjacent areas. Variants of the first and second embodiments include raised lips situated along one or more edges of the protective surface to meet functional and/or aesthetic requirements, and one or more pouches to store one or more objects.

Abstract: A rolling knee support comprises a base with a detachable knee pad. The base includes a knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions. Each of the roller attachment portions has a caster mounted thereto. The knee pad is detachably mounted to the knee pad receiving portion. A strap extends from the rolling knee support for attachment of the rolling knee support to a wearer's knee area.

Abstract: A rolling knee support comprises a base with a detachable knee pad. The base includes a knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions. Each of the roller attachment portions has a caster mounted thereto. The knee pad is detachably mounted to the knee pad receiving portion. A strap extends from the rolling knee support for attachment of the rolling knee support to a wearer's knee area. An outer cover may be placed on the knee pad when the knee pad is detached from the rolling knee support.

Abstract: A jacket comprises an exterior layer. The jacket further comprises an inner liner layer that is substantially coextensive with the exterior layer. The inner liner layer has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The inner liner layer exterior surface is secured to the exterior layer along a seam. The jacket further comprises a plurality of flexible covers secured to the inner liner layer. The plurality of flexible covers forming a corresponding plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets includes a corresponding padding member positioned therein.

Abstract: A pair of cycling pants is provided with a pants unit, a pair of shoulder straps and a pair of buckles to form a bib or shoulder strap type cycling pants. The pants unit has a front waist section, a rear waist section configured to form a waist opening together with the front waist section, and a crotch section positioned between a pair of leg-openings. The shoulder straps have fixed ends connected to the rear waist section of the pants unit and free ends positioned on the opposite side as the fixed ends. The shoulder straps extend from the rear waist section to the front waist section by way of the rider's shoulders when the cycling pants are worn. The two buckles are each configured such that one of the shoulder straps can pass there-through and arranged on the front waist section for adjusting the lengths of the shoulder straps.

Abstract: A garment with fringes includes a pocket for securing a fringe, and a retraction cord terminating in a ring encircling the fringe for pulling the fringe into the pocket during a time when a freely hanging fringe is to be avoided. Preferably, an entrance to the pocket is provided with a circumferential resilient stiffening device to facilitate entry of the fringe into the pocket, and the entrance may be provided also with a closure, such as a snap, to prevent the fringe from falling out of the pocket. The entrance may be provided also with a closure, such as a snap, to prevent the fringe from falling out of the pocket. A tether may be provided attached to the ring to facilitate a pulling of the ring out of the pocket for the resumption of normal deployment of the fringe.

Abstract: A jacket comprises an exterior layer. The jacket further comprises an inner liner layer that is substantially coextensive with the exterior layer. The inner liner layer has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The inner liner layer exterior surface is secured to the exterior layer along a seam. The jacket further comprises a plurality of flexible covers secured to the inner liner layer. The plurality of flexible covers forming a corresponding plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets includes a corresponding padding member positioned therein.

Abstract: A “SuiteMate” mock blouse comprising a panel of decorative fabric that spans the chest area and which attaches at its upper corners to a user's bra straps by Velcro® attachments or fabric clamps, or to the skin by self-adhesive skin attachments. The mock blouse is secured at the lower corners around the upper waist by tie-strings. The mock blouse minimally covers the body in the chest area and ensures much greater breathability and comfort. The convenient attachments and tie-strings hold the mock blouse securely in place, and allow more convenient no-fuss application.

Abstract: The unisex active wear garment with modified fly-flap and storage pockets is a pair of shorts or pants for the lower body having a crotch opening covered by a completely removable or partially openable pocketed fly-flap. The crotch opening is designed to expose both the male anatomy and female anatomy. The wearer either partially removes or completely removes the fly-flap from the crotch opening to modestly perform bodily functions without having to entirely disrobe. Pockets on the fly-flap allow the wearer to carry necessities such as toiletries or key.

Abstract: For a firefighter or for an emergency rescue worker, a protective garment comprises an arm-covering or leg-covering sleeve, which comprises an outer shell, a lining system within the outer shell, a wristlet or an anklet, which is attached non-detachably to the lining system, and a cuff-forming member, which is attached non-detachably to the lining system, which extends beyond the lining system, and which is attached detachably, as via a hook-and-loop fastening device, to an outer or inner surface of the outer shell. The cuff-forming member can be thus attached at any location within a range of possible locations along the garment sleeve. The cuff-forming member, if visible at the cuff end of the outer shell, provides a visible indication that the lining system is present.

Abstract: A protective garment including a body portion and a curved extremity permanently coupled to the body portion and being shaped and configured to receive a leg or an arm of a wearer therein. The extremity has a seam coupling portions of the extremity together such that the seam thereby directly provides curvature to the extremity.

Abstract: A cycling upper garment is provided at least a pair of ventilation arrangements being constructed such that sufficient ventilation performance can be obtained. The cycling upper garment has an upper garment main body, a pair of sleeves, and a pair of ventilation arrangements. The sleeves are attached to both sides of the upper garment main body and each of the sleeves has a cuff. Each ventilation opening extends from one of the sleeves adjacent a bottom hem of the upper garment main body in such a fashion as to pass through an underarm portion. Each ventilation opening has an air passage part made of an air permeable material and an open-close part configured to cover the air passage part in such a fashion that the air passage part can be selectively opened and closed from the outside.

Abstract: A cycling upper garment is provided that enables the wearer's elbows to bend more readily while suppressing the resulting increase in air resistance. The cycling upper garment is provided with an upper garment main body and a pair of sleeves. The sleeves are attached to both sides of the upper garment main body with each of the sleeves having an expanded section that is provided in a portion corresponding to a wearer's elbow joint and configured to expand from both adjacent sections.

Abstract: A poncho-like patient gown is described. This gown comprises an essentially rectangular fabric sheet having a center aperture. The aperture is adapted to fit over the head of the patient, causing the front and back panels of the sheet to drape downward from the patient's shoulders and cover the torso of the patient. Closure means, such as a sash, gather the panels about the torso to preserve patient modesty.

Abstract: A patient gown such as the type utilized in a hospital setting made up of a single one piece front panel section and a single one piece back panel section releaseably connected along a shoulder seam by a plurality of releasable fasteners. The front and back panel sections defining a generally V-shaped neck portion configured to allow passage of a person's head therethrough, and further containing a closure device configured to connect the patient gown around in front of a wearer. These sections connected along a shoulder seam formed by the uniting of the top portions of the front panel section and the back panel section by at least one selectively releasable fastener. The gown has a connection device that is configured to allow opposing portions of the back panel to be connected together in a location in front of the person wearing the device.

Abstract: A cleaning mitt for cleaning a variety of surfaces comprising of a plurality of sides peripherally joined to create a cavity for ambidextrously accommodating a human hand. The plurality of sides have an exterior surface consisting of a continuous absorbent material and an impermeable interior lining substantially lining the cavity to prevent chemical solutions propagating into the cavity. The cavity has an open end for receiving a human hand therein. Attached proximate to the open end is an attachment mechanism for releasably securing the cleaning mitt to a human wrist.

Abstract: A pair of gloves for keeping fingers clean during the eating of juicy foods includes a left-hand glove having a first pocket for receiving a left thumb, a second pocket for receiving a left index finger, and a third pocket for receiving a left middle finger and a right-hand glove having a first pocket for receiving a right thumb, a second pocket for receiving a right index finger, and a third pocket for receiving a right middle finger. The ring and little fingers of a user's hands are not protected and are held in spaced apart relation to the food during consumption. The gloves are made from whole gloves formed of a thin vinyl by cutting off the pockets for receiving the ring and little fingers of each hand.

Abstract: Caps and hats are constructed to focus attention on one of two somehow related but different subjects. A baseball-style cap may have two identical fixed visors or bills positioned opposite to each other, a harlequin type of color scheme (front versus rear) and permanently affixed front and rear indicia that depict two opponents or contenders in a competition. It may also commemorate a competition or game, as by one or more laterally placed event indicia, and it may be adjustable to promote the fitting of different head sizes through the use of stretchable material in the lateral aspects of both the crown and the headband. By a simple front to rear rotation of the cap, the wearer might reverse his or her loyalty as, for example, should the team of preference suffer defeat in the contest. Openings allow a ponytail to be routed through either crown at a location centrally above the visor. Holders are provided to conveniently secure a golf ball marker and a tube of lip balm/sunscreen.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for securing garments in position on a wearer. The apparatus comprises a flexible material secured to the garment so as to provide forces of tension in opposition to the garment. Thus, the garment is secured in position on the wearer. The garment spreader may be of any semi-rigid material such as plastic, cardboard and felt. The garment spreader may be removably or integrally secured to the garment. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pants and especially blue jeans that are provided with decorative exchangeable cuffs. The bottoms of jeans made from denim material and other pants have an area that is often hangs in folds or wrinkles over the shoes and is otherwise unsightly. This application provides detachable decorative cuffs with a vertical side slit that make the lower end portion of jeans more attractive and stylish. The detachable connecting elements can include buttons, snaps or hook and loop material on the pants and cuffs are located in predetermined locations to permit interchangeability among a wide variety of cuff styles and colors.

Abstract: This nylon has been designed and featured into two (2) sections of the nylon separating the big toe from the remaining fingers making it possible to wear sandals of any kind. Sandal hosiery is not only fashionable, but it warms and eliminates the discomfort of frozen and irritated feet and can be worn all year long.

Abstract: A protective element, particularly for shorts, for example for cycling, comprising a support that has, in an upper region, regions that protrude differently and, in a lower region, a layer of material that can be coupled detachably by simple resting on the shorts.

Abstract: The front fastening body brief is a body brief made from elasticized material that allows a user to easily release and detach the crotch portion of the body brief in order to be able to use bathroom facilities. The front fastening body brief fastens along the lower abdomen of the user. The front fastening body brief has a front panel and a back panel attached to the front panel. The front panel has an upper and lower front torso portion. Loops or other fastening devices are disposed on the lower front torso portion. A crotch portion is integrally attached to the back panel of the body brief and has hooks or other fastening devices disposed on the end of the crotch portion to allow the crotch portion to attach to the front panel.

Abstract: The Multifunctional Helmet is a fully modular, mission-tailorable system designed for military and non-military use to further enhance protection and comfort. The Multifunctional Helmet uses advanced human factors methodologies to form a new shape that allows maximum coverage and protection of the head, face, and neck. When fully integrated, the Multifunctional Helmet protects against a full range of personal threats. The Multifunctional Helmet offers five independent Modularities: 1) a fabric Skullcap to maintain thermal comfort; 2) a Bone Conduction Communication System that offers fully duplex communication housed within the Skullcap; 3) an Impact Liner that absorbs impacts and blunt trauma; 4) a Ballistic Shell that protects against ballistic fragments; and 5) a Helmet Add-on that ricochets small arms fire. The Ballistic Shells are to be produced using special aramid fabrics and resins, and are laser cut, vacuum preformed, and molded.

Abstract: The connection of a breathing mask to a safety helmet provides increased wearing comfort. A fastening mount (12) with circular arc-shaped inner contour (14) is provided, and the bracket for the breathing mask has a projection corresponding thereto. The projection is in contact with the inner contour (14) of the fastening mount (12), so that the bracket is displaceable in relation to the fastening mount (12) in a rotatingly movable manner.

Abstract: An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic system provides the user with a number of convenient functions and is operable from a wireless remote control. The components of the electronic system are sufficiently small and rugged for use in the helmet, ensuring that the helmet is lightweight and durable. Moreover, the components are spaced about the helmet to provide even weight distribution to promote overall balance and safety. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells. The inner shell includes suitable material to provide the user effective RF shielding from the electronic system. For example, the inner shell can include nickel-plated carbon fiber to provide RF shielding.

Abstract: Described herein is apparel that protects a wearer from an undesirable agent. The apparel employs a transition portal to assist doffing and to reduce the risk of cross-contamination during doffing. The transition portal attaches to the apparel proximate to one end of an aperture, which provides an exit for the protective apparel. When doffing, the transition portal extends away from the person, who exits the aperture. The transition portal is then pulled over the body along with any attached portions of the protective apparel. This turns the transition portal—and attached parts of the apparel—inside-out. After doffing, most portions of protective apparel are either a) inside-out, or b) contained within the inside-out transition portal and/or apparel. As a result, undesirable agents—that were initially on the outside of the apparel—are now inside the inside-out transition portal and apparel.

Abstract: Described herein is apparel that protects a wearer from an undesirable agent. The apparel employs a transition portal to assist doffing and to reduce the risk of cross-contamination during doffing. The transition portal attaches to the apparel proximate to one end of an aperture, which provides an exit for the protective apparel. When doffing, the transition portal extends away from the person, who exits the aperture. The transition portal is then pulled over the body along with any attached portions of the protective apparel. This turns the transition portal—and attached parts of the apparel—inside-out. After doffing, most portions of protective apparel are either a) inside-out, or b) contained within the inside-out transition portal and/or apparel. As a result, undesirable agents—that were initially on the outside of the apparel—are now inside the inside-out transition portal and apparel.

Abstract: The chest protector is formed as a two-layered shield of conformal configuration serving as impact resistant means and which is enclosed in a fabric cover that includes edge marginal regions extending beyond the periphery of the layered shield, so as to terminate in a continuous welt. Rigid fasteners join the two layers of the shield together and a retaining strap is provided for detachably mounting the chest protector on the torso of the user. The strap includes a midsection secured across the exterior of the chest protector about the user and includes end sections that crisscross the user's back for releasably joining at the top of the protector wherein the buckles are arranged in fixed spaced apart relationship. The chest protector is for use over the street clothes of the user and is not incorporated into the garment worn by the user.

Abstract: There is a urinary transfer system and associated process that includes a urinal capable of receiving urine from a patient, urine holding container, a first conduit connected between the urinal and the urine holding container, a pump, and a second conduit connected between the urine holding container and the pump. Preferably, there is a retainer that is associated with the urinal and a removable lid associated with the urine holding container. The urinary transfer system can be powered by any type of electrical power supply and/or battery. Optimally, there is a receiver electrically connected to the pump to be able to turn the pump on and off and can preferably control the operation of the pump based on input received from a transmitter. An external male catheter can also be utilized in conjunction with the urinary transfer system.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system with replaceable filtration, the system comprised of a vented seat, a separate evacuation unit having a motor and fan within, the fan having a fan shroud with a restrictor, the shroud threadably attached to a filter housing with filter, the filter housing having a housing choke connected to a housing tube such that exiting air velocity is increased. The evacuation case has a threadably received vented cover, such that filter removal and replacement is provided for. A flexible collection tube connects the seat to the evacuation unit.

Abstract: The present invention is related to portable sanitary sheet for seated toilet bowl that represents distinctive property of portability, advantage of convenience in use and sanity compared with conventional sanitary sheet for seated toilet bowl. The detailed composition of the present invention features main body (10) which when placed on seat (5) with it's width & length forming rectangular, has hand grip (11) protruded to it's both sides, center hole (12) with at least more than 1 support part (13) connected to width direction and sticky resin-coated part (14) is partially formed in the area between hand grip (11) and center hole (12).

Abstract: A support platform for wall mounted toilets is described. The platform attaches easily under the toilet and contains bolts and feet for adjustment. The platform provides support to wall mounted toilets so that persons of weight greater than the rated load of the wall mounted toilet can use the toilet in comfort and safety. It is removable for use in different bathrooms, easily transported and can be sterilized where bacterial or viral contamination is a concern.

Abstract: A flush actuation assembly for flushing a urinal or a toilet, the flush actuation assembly comprising a housing a sensor assembly rotatably coupled to the housing, wherein the sensor assembly detects the presence/absence of a user in a target area and transmits a flush signal based on said detecting a flushing assembly, operatively coupled to the sensor assembly, for receiving the flush signal and causing the flushing of the urinal or toilet; wherein the sensor assembly is rotatable relative to the housing for detecting the presence/absence of a user in differing target areas.

Abstract: A solar powered, climate controlled portable restroom.

Abstract: A feed-through for a shower hose contains in the feed-through a securing mechanism, which is configured such that it definitely allows the hose to be pulled out, yet prevents it from being pulled back. In order to release the securing mechanism, a second tug is made on the hose, so that, when it is next pulled back, it can then be pulled inward through the feed-through.

Abstract: Washroom designed for taking a shower which comprises a water intake and a drain (13) for wastewater, comprising an accessory (11) representing a removable bathtub wall, a means (7) for locking and for pressing on the outer surface of the accessory (11) when in a bathtub wall configuration to ensure that it is strong and watertight, wherein the locking means (7) is an element which takes up a horizontal position on the floor (6) in a shower configuration of the washroom and a substantially vertical position in a bathtub configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for screening-off a first space from a second space and for preventing liquid from splashing outside the first space, comprising a liquid-repellent element displaceable between a first position screening-off the first space and an open second position. The liquid-repellent element includes a plurality of elongate slats mutually interconnected by the intermediary of at least one ladder and with a first side, a second side, a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side, the slats being, by the intermediary of at least one operating element, displaceable in a vertical direction between the screening-off first position and the open second position. The first side of each respective slat is designed with at least one projecting portion, the projecting portion being designed for abutment against the second side of an adjacent slat in the open, second position while forming at least one air gap between adjacent slats.

Abstract: Water dispersion devices and methods for continuously cleaning an inner surface of a sink basin and a drainpipe of the sink basin comprises at least one member having an end an opposite end. The at least one member includes an inner surface of a portion of the end having a substantially concave shape adapted to couple to a portion of a surface of a cap located at an end of an elongated member of a drain plug of a sink basin. An inner surface of a portion of an opposite end has a substantially concave shape adapted to disperse a stream of water when the stream of water is directed onto the substantially concave shaped opposite end.

Abstract: A vibratable and sound emitting sleeping bag with an inflatable interior lining that may be inflated by the bag's occupant to provide deep pressure to the bag occupant's body when enclosed in the bag. The level of pressure applied to the individual is adjustable by a pump, adapted for control by a small child. The sleeping bag vibrates and produces sound to provide the bag's occupant with additional sensory stimulation. The sleeping bag is particularly suited for use by an autistic child for reducing the effects of autism-related anxiety and discomfort.

Abstract: An allpurpose naptime bag that attaches to a standard daycare cot. The bag is provided with straps so when the bag is rolled or folded up it serves as a backpack. A sheet is partially affixed to a blanket, and the sheet has a pouch into which a pillow may be inserted.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for an operating table preferably including two base portions adapted to rest on the frame of an operating table, a frame portion adapted to support a tray within the sterile field during surgery, and at least two support portions extending upwards from the first and second base portions, respectively, in order to support the frame portion.

Abstract: The patient support with a head end and a foot end comprises a lying surface supported by a frame system. It also comprises a pair of head end siderails, a pair of foot end siderails, a headboard, a footboard, a power system and a communication system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a pillow including a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and filler material positioned within the cavity is disclosed. In other embodiments the pillow includes a sleeve in which is received viscoelastic filler material, or includes a viscoelastic sleeve in which is received other type(s) of filler material.

Abstract: A cushion comprises a first surface made of flexible high polymer resin; a second surface made of flexible high polymer resin, in at least partially coextensive relation to the first surface to define a cavity therebetween, the coextensive relation defining opposing corresponding portions of the first and second surfaces; a plurality of support members comprising inwardly directed indentations in both of the first and second surfaces extending into the cavity, a plurality of the indentations in each of the first and second surfaces having a square shape and an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of the indentations in the first surface abutting the indentations in the second surface; a layer of viscoelastic foam substantially overlying the first surface; and, a fabric enclosure surrounding the first surface, the second surface and the foam layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bedding or seating product having a spring core comprising coil springs having unknotted end turns made from high tensile strength wire. In each embodiment, the end turns of the coil springs are generally U-shaped having one leg longer than the other, the legs being joined by an arcuate connector. The springs are oriented in the spring core such that a long leg of one end turn abuts a short leg of the adjacent end turn prior to be wrapped in helical lacing wire. The high tensile wire enables the coil springs to be manufactured using less wire than heretofore possible.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of bisepoxides, wherein a conjugated diene of the formula I where R1 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C12-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more S—H or O—H groups, is reacted in the presence of a catalyst which is obtainable by bringing at least one manganese compound selected from A2MnX4, AMnX3, MnY, MnX2 and MnX3 into contact with at least one ligand L of the formula II where X are identical or different and are selected from monovalent anions, Y is a divalent anion, A is selected from alkali metal and ammonium, which may be alkylated, R2 are identical or different and are selected from C1-C20-alkyl, and at least one coligand which is derived from monocarboxylic acids, dibasic or polybasic carboxylic acids or diamines, with at least one peroxide, up to 4 equivalents of peroxide being used per equivalent of C—C double bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent composition containing (a) a nonionic surfactant containing 1 to 3 polyoxyalkylene groups having the number-average addition mol number of the oxyalkylene group of 50 to 200 and 1 to 3 hydrocarbon groups having 14 to 32 carbon atoms and having an HLB of 16 or more and a melting point of 30 to 80° C., and (b) an amino-modified silicone compound in a mass ratio of the component (a)/the component (b) of 4/1 to 1/4.

Abstract: A fabric treatment article is provided. The fabric treatment article includes a fabric treatment composition and a substrate in contact with the fabric treatment composition. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment component, a carrier component, and an elasticity, shrinkage, or surface hardness additive. A method for treating fabric in a dryer is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a control method thereof that is capable of supplying condensed water generated while laundry is dried to a steam generating unit to generate steam, thereby minimizing formation of scale in the steam generating unit. The washing machine includes a drying unit having a heat exchanger to dehumidify air in a washing tub, a steam generating unit to supply steam to the washing tub, a condensed water tank to collect condensed water from the heat exchanger, and a steam-purpose water supplying unit to supply the water from the condensed water tank to the steam generating unit.