Abstract: A bed covering with a preprinted image of a companion in a realistic pose lying on the bed covering is provided. A pillow covering or pillow is also printed with the head or head and torso of the companion to simulate the companion lying on the bed covering. A user lying in a bed on one side of the bed looks to the other side of the bed and sees the companion's image, and since the image is life-sized, the user has the visual comfort of a companion when the user goes to sleep and when the user wakes up. The image can also be printed on the bed covering at a realistic sleeping location, for example, a dog at the center of the foot of the bed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment for protecting a user's feet and legs from inclement weather, particular during activities such as hunting or attending an outdoor spectator sport in cold or wet conditions. The garment may comprise a blanket portion for covering the user's lower extremities, as well as a strap to secure the blanket portion to the user. The garment may further comprise a foot pad portion connected to the blanket portion on which the user may rest his feet. In one version, the garment may further comprise a hand warmer. In another aspect, the garment may also comprise a seat cushion.

Abstract: A bed sheet assembly has a bed sheet and a pad cover. The pad cover is detachably connected to the bed sheet with a first connection device and adapted to detachably mount on and enclose a mattress. Accordingly, the bed sheet assembly is conveniently assembled or disassembled and is easily connected to and disconnected from a mattress.

Abstract: There is disclosed an invention that provides a tub or footbath capable of receiving one or both of a patient's feet within the leg section of a table or chair and an indirect means to provide turbulent water to massage the feet.

Abstract: An adjustable bed comprises a stationary bed frame and a movable bed frame. A portion of the stationary bed frame is coupled to a portion of a plurality of actuator devices and a portion of the movable bed frame is coupled to a portion of the actuator devices. A power supply coupled to the actuator devices activates the actuator devices. At least one of the actuator devices comprises a safety switch to prevent unauthorized use of the actuator devices, and a toggle switch to elevate and lower at least one actuator of the actuator devices. A caregiver unlocks the safety switch, activates the actuator devices and guides a person transversely from one side of a mattress located on the movable bed frame to a second side of the mattress thereby permitting access to a portion of the person that was previously inaccessible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stretcher which includes cot sides 160 and 162. These can be moved towards or away from the patient support to accommodate patients of greater width than average. The stretcher also includes a leg support that can be moved to a shock position by a hydraulic cylinder 152 connected to the lower end of the unshaped frame 150 at one end and at the other to the leg part of the patients support.

Abstract: A trailing wheel assembly is moved such that its wheels 164 come into contact with the ground prior to loading the stretcher into an ambulance. Forward loading wheels 50 support the front of the stretcher on the ambulance floor 160. The undercarriage 12 is then raised and the stretcher is moved into the ambulance by the operator pushing, without the operator having to support any part of the stretcher. Just before the stretcher is fully home, the trailing wheel assembly 162 is moved into a storage position by pivoting the struts 166 and then pushing the struts into the rear of the stretcher to conceal the trailing wheel section between opposed side members of the upper frame of the stretcher.

Abstract: A bed includes a deck assembly that is supported by a base assembly. The base assembly includes a tilting actuator assembly. The base assembly is coupled to the deck assembly so that the deck assembly can be tilted from a prone position to an upright position. The base assembly and the deck assembly are coupled so that there are no easily accessible pinch points therebetween.

Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a deck or seat assembly that is supported by a base assembly. The base assembly includes a tilting actuator assembly. The base assembly is coupled to the deck or seat assembly so that the deck or seat assembly can be tilted from a prone or sitting position to an upright position. The base assembly and the deck or seat assembly are coupled so that there are no easily accessible pinch points therebetween.

Abstract: A mattress system comprising a body having a three dimensional shape; said body further having a first side and a second side, wherein said first side is configured and dimensioned to be in contact with a supportive surface, and said second side is configured and dimensioned to be in contact with the underside of a mattress and contoured to substantially match the volume of the concaveness of a mattress wherein the upper (sleeping or sitting) surface of the mattress is restored to a substantially planar surface.

Abstract: An inflatable product that includes a chamber and an electric air pump for inflating the chamber. The air pump has an air intake and an air outlet. The air intake is connected to the outside of the chamber and the air outlet is connected to the inside of the chamber when the air pump is moved to a first position. The air intake is connected to the inside of the chamber and the air outlet is connected to the outside of the chamber when the air pump is moved to a second position.

Abstract: A nest-like mattress is disclosed. The mattress comprises a multiple compartments and a nest-like fitting characterized in that the multiple inner compartments are soft, air-filled sac structure and are fitted within an individual cavity of the nest-like fitting, each air-filled inner compartment is provided with an independent nozzle, and the inner compartment has a pulling strap which allows mounting at corresponding cavity of the nest-like fitting, the nest-like fitting is provided with a plurality of cavities and each cavity allows an inner compartment and the air-filled inner compartments are located on the individual cavity, the lateral side opening of the fitting is provided with a covering cloth, the edge of the covering cloth and that of the fitting are mounted with zip or fastening/button member so as to close the side opening.

Abstract: A carabiner tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly comprises in one embodiment a body portion for storing a tool having a longitudinal length and a carabiner assembly. The body portion comprises an outside shell forming an interior chamber and an opening extending through the outside shell through to the interior chamber, the opening being sized to be only slightly larger than needed to pass the tool through in a direction along the longitudinal length of the tool. The carabiner assembly comprises a first leg having a selectively openable gate assembly, the first leg extending from a first section of the body portion. A second leg extends from a second section of the body portion and a third leg extends between and connects the first and second legs, wherein the first, second and third legs of the carabiner assembly define another opening. The carabiner assembly can also have only two legs.

Abstract: A method for producing spunlace non-woven cloth includes the following steps: clearing cotton—carding—spreading the web—water jetting—bleaching—drying—rolling the finished products. This method improves the good ratio of the finished products of the whole procedure, reduces the producing cost, economizes raw materials and save the power as well as reduces the impurity content of products and ensures the hygiene of finished products and greatly reduces the bacteria content. Moreover, the direct products of the present invention have the advantages of being soft, having good skin tolerance, no toxic, no stimulation, no sensibility, having good absorbency, convenient and comfortable to use.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a fabric having distinctive and sharp differentially colored patterns or designs, which process comprises the steps of: (a) producing a first and a second polyamide, said polyamides having different concentrations of amine groups; (b) producing a first and a second polyamides having different concentrations of carboxyl end-groups and sulfonate groups; (c) producing a first yarn from said first polyamide and a second yarn from said second polyamide; (d) making a fabric having first surface areas defined by said first yarn and second surface areas defined by said second yarn; and (e) chemically dyeing said fabric in a dyeing bath comprising at least one anionic (acid) dyestuff and at least one cationic (basic) dyestuff, whereby said first yarn and therefore said first surface areas are dyed predominantly by said anionic dyestuff and said second yarn and therefore said second surface areas are dyed predominantly by said cationic dyestuff.

Abstract: The invention includes a dyed knit, elastic fabric comprising polyethylene terephthalate and spandex. The fabric has staining grade numbers of 4.0 or higher, as measured by staining of multifiber test fabrics in AATCC Test Method 61-1996-2A, and is dyed with disperse dyes comprising azo or anthraquinone molecular groups. The invention further includes a method for making the knit fabric.

Abstract: The use of an effervescent product to clean soiled dishes and methods of cleaning soiled dishes by hand washing.

Abstract: A fabric article treating device for dispensing benefit composition to a fabric article treating appliance. The device includes a housing which contains a reservoir, an energy harvesting system, an energy storing device, a fluid handling system and a control unit. The reservoir contains a benefit composition. The control unit is adapted to control dispensing of benefit composition from the device utilizing the fluid handling system. The energy harvesting system is adapted to convert mechanical or thermal energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for coloring keratin fibers which is free of chemical oxidants and is in the form of an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic preparation and contains a combination of oxidation dyes and direct dyes, said combination containing at least three direct dyes, and that the quantitative ratio of oxidation dyes to direct dyes is equal to 5:1 to 0.5:1.

Abstract: A kit and method for applying lowlights to hair

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents comprising cationic azacyanine dyes of the formula (I) for coloring keratin fibers, such as, for example, wool, silk or furs and in particular human hair (where X1 is N—R1, O or S and X2 is N—R2, O or S), and to a method of coloring hair with varying degrees of damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsion-like color carrier mass which comprises (a) water, (b) oxidation color precursors and optionally additionally dyes which attach directly to the hair, (c) at least one nonionic organic thickener with wax-like properties from the group consisting of C12-C24-fatty alcohols and glycerol oleate and mixtures thereof, (d) as nonionic surfactant a mixture of at least one sorbitan fatty acid ester oxyethylated with 4 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide and at least one C12-C24-fatty alcohol oxyethylated with 30 to 70 mol of ethylene oxide, and (e) cosmetically customary cationic resins, and (f) is free from anionic and cationic surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for colouring keratin fibres (A) which comprises at least one heterocyclic hydrazone derivative of the formula (I) or its physiologically compatible salt and at least one ortho-quinone of the formula (II) or para-quinone of the formula (III); and a method of colouring hair using this agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for coloring fibers containing keratin, in particular, human hair, which comprise selected cationic, CH-acidic heterocycles according to formula I in which A, R1, R2 and X? are as defined in the application, in combination with reactive carbonyl compounds, to the use of this combination in agents for coloring fibers containing keratin, for freshening up the color or nuancing fibers containing keratin which have already been colored, and to a method of coloring fibers containing keratin, in particular, human hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional textile-pretreating agent which has a bleaching, wetting and stabilizing action and provides a good washing and sequestering effect. Particularly the combination of two different alkoxylates with hydroxy carboxylic acids, sulphonates and phosphonates leads to an all-in-one product requiring only a very small amount of solubilizer, if any.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for printing or dyeing cellulose fibres or cellulose/polyester mixed fibres characterised in that the fibres are treated in any sequence with water, a watersoluble organic solvent having a boiling point >150° C. and a specific disperse dye.

Abstract: A light to medium-duty bridge structure suitable for use in golf-courses, parks and similar settings. The bridge structure comprises at least one corrugated metal plate having corrugations oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bridge structure. Applied to the upper surface of this corrugated metal plate is a layer of concrete or like material to provide a support/running surface. The corrugated metal plate is provided with a plurality of devices adapted to engage the concrete or like material so as to provide a composite corrugated metal plate-concrete structure capable of supporting light to medium-duty loads.

Abstract: An girder bridge protection device comprises sacrifice means including girders which are installed on an upper surface of a bridge seat of an abutment or pier to support a bridge floor, a symmetrical main support member which connects two girders and has a pipe-shaped configuration, and an auxiliary support member which projects from one surface of a center portion of the main support member in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the main support member; and restraining means secured to the bridge seat of the abutment or pier and including an accommodating section which accommodates the auxiliary support member such that the auxiliary support member is separated from the accommodating section in a forward and rearward direction and in a leftward and rightward direction, thereby controlling the behavior of the auxiliary support member.

Abstract: An object is to provide an electric toothbrush superior in plaque removal, producible at low costs, and utilized without damaging gum even by a patient with gingivitis. In the electric toothbrush (10) making brushing possible by linearly moving a tufted portion (31), the product of the distance (mm) of movement of the tufted portion (31) and the frequency (times) of back-and-forth motion per minute is set in the range of 3000-9000. Further, the distance ((x) mm) of movement of the tufted portion (32) and the frequency ((y) times) of back-and-forth motion per minute are set in a range which satisfies the following formula: y=ax+b, where a=?3000, 10000?b?12500, x>0.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for use with cleaning implements such as push brooms has a handle connector for mounting a handle and a plate with a pair of depending flanges that are inserted into the broom head. The bracket assembly may be removably secured to the broom head with a fastener such as bolt and nut to provide an attachment mechanism having sufficient strength to withstand repeated sweeping motion. The removable bracket allows the arrangement of the handle and broom head to be reversed so that both faces of the broom head and bristles can be used interchangeably for sweeping. The removable bracket can be used with cleaning implements having heads of various dimensions and shapes.

Abstract: A universal design for a fingernail scrub brush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin care article exhibiting a scrub cleaning effect by friction and comprising at least one first and one second external layer made of a fibrous material. The inventive article is characterised in that the first layer (10, 10?, 10?) forms an absorbing cushion and substantially consists of low-micronaire cellulose fibres, in particular less than 8, and the second layer (20, 20?, 20?) is substentially consists of high-micronaire fibres, in particular of micronaire higher than 8, said layers being selected from the following materials: flax, ramie, sisal, jute and hemp separate or mixed.

Abstract: A swivel paint roller apparatus is arranged for mounting on an extension pole member and arranged to provide for rotation of the roller frame about a pivot axis oriented angularly in the range of 20 degrees to 80 degrees relative to the axis of a longitudinal extension of the base mount supporting the roller frame member, for swiveling, rotating movement of the roller frame and paint roller cage and cover supported thereon by rotation of the extension pole member held in the hands of a user during painting operations, thereby providing for the variation of the angular orientation and corresponding direction of travel of the paint roller during painting operations while permitting the paint roller to remain continuously in contact with the surface being painted, whereby to enhance and simplify painting operations when using an extension pole.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber blade for an automotive wiper capable of autonomously pressing firmly and resting securely against a windshield surface by altering the structure of the rubber blade. The rubber blade has a head portion forming an upper portion of the rubber blade. The head portion includes a pair of mounting slots for mounting the rubber blade along a wiper frame. The pair of mounting slots has a sectional offset angle (?1), dependant on the disposition of the wiper frame. A central axis in a center between the pair of mounting slots in a sectional view of the blade is offset by an angle (?3) from a vertical axis (L1). A wiping portion forms a lower portion of the rubber blade for contacting the windshield, and is disposed in the direction of the vertical axis (L1).

Abstract: A clutchless, direct drive, self-propelled vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle base having a suction inlet and a housing pivotally mounted on the nozzle base. A suction source is mounted to one of the nozzle base and the housing. A filter chamber is located in one of the nozzle base and the housing. A drive motor is mounted to one of the nozzle base and the housing, the drive motor having an output shaft. A transmission is directly coupled to the output shaft of the motor. A driven wheel is directly coupled to the transmission. Also disclosed is a height adjustment mechanism for the vacuum cleaner, the height adjustment mechanism employing the drive assembly of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A roller foot, which can be mounted on the bottom of an electrical apparatus, includes a housing, a wheel axle and a wheel. The housing has a top frame, a left frame and a right frame. A right axle hole and a left axle hole are mounted on the inner surface of the right frame and the left frame respectively. The wheel axle is pivotally configured in the left axle hole and the right axle hole. The vertical size of each of the left axle hole and the right axle hole is larger than the wheel axle such that the wheel axle can be moved relative to the center of the left axle hole and the right axle hole. The wheel has a wheel axle hole. The wheel axle is configured in the wheel axle hole.

Abstract: Provided is a door hinge assembly including hinges each comprising upper and lower connecting units each comprising a plate secured to door or door frame, and a cylinder having a toothed bore; a first rotational unit inserted into the cylinder of the upper connecting unit and comprising a first slope; and a second rotational unit comprising an upper shaft snugly inserted into the first rotational unit, a second slope, and a lower cylinder having a toothed surface inserted into the cylinder of the lower connecting unit. The first slope of each hinge engages the second slope thereof when the hinges are not swung. The upper connecting unit of each hinge swings from a closed position to an open position by pushing. The first slope moves from the highest point of the second slope to the lowest point thereof in response to releasing the pushing force for closing the door.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a hinge shaft. The hinge shaft includes a first shaft end and an opposite second shaft end. A blind hole axially extends a predetermined length from the first shaft end toward the second shaft end for partially accommodating and guiding a flexible cable, the portion of the flexible cable received in the blind hole is substantially configured to be spiral. A releasing slot for the flexible cable to pass therethrough axially extends in a wall portion of the hinge shaft and communicates with the blind hole.

Abstract: A reusable handle apparatus for use with at least one bag having at least one flexible handle. The reusable apparatus comprises an elongated substantially hollow first member formed of a substantially rigid material, such first member having a generally U shape. Such first member for receiving therein at least one handle portion of such at least one bag. A second member is engageable with and covers at least a portion of an outer surface of the first member. The second member formed of a substantially soft elastomeric material having an outer surface engageable with at least a portion of the hand of a person carrying such at least one bag.

Abstract: A positioning cap of a hinge assembly includes a bowl-shaped cap with a positioning member received therein which includes a main plate and a plurality of biasing plates extend from the main plate so as to be in contact with an inner periphery of the bowl-shaped cap. A central hole is defined through the main plate of the positioning member and a plurality of slits are radially defined in the main plate so as to form a plurality of pawls such that when a shaft extends through the central hole, the shaft is caught by the pawl plates. A plurality of draining holes are defined through the main plate so that the electrolytic solution drains therefrom.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus is capable of reliably withstanding a great number of stressor cycles. A layer of an inflectable fiber-reinforced composite material is embedded between two layers of a fiber reinforced composite material of high stiffness. The latter are formed with a separating joint along the line of inflection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to enclosure accessories, namely, mountable hinge assemblies or panel flanges for use with vertical single or double rivet angle or tee posts, as well as with single or double rivet angle, channel or “z” beams. Heretofore, shelving constructed from single or double rivet posts and beams has been open to casual visual inspection and subject to damage from the environment. Embodiments of the invention provide a convenient means for enclosing such spaces and establishing swing-door access opportunities.

Abstract: A side handle for a hand tool having a foot structure includes a support structure having a base end portion and an outer end portion, an adjustable gripable member extending from the outer end portion, and means for removably securing the support structure to the foot structure of the hand tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft handle, which includes a soft and supports therein. A top cap and a bottom cap are provided to seal the shell, while the inner space of the shell is fulfilled with sticky liquid. The handle will be therefore really soft for facilitating use when connecting other products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft handle, which includes a soft shell, a special shaft having several slots, and an upper connecting rod. A bottom cap is provided to connect with lower end of the shaft to seal the shell, while the inner space of the shell is fulfilled with sticky liquid. The handle will be therefore really soft for facilitating use when connecting other products.

Abstract: A bakeware set including a bakeware dish having at least one handle. The bareware set further includes a flexible hand grip that is slipped over the handle to be retained thereon by friction contacts.

Abstract: The tool handle of the invention includes a shank connected via a ratcheting mechanism to a male square drive. A pair of handle wings are pivotally connected to the shank at a transverse pivot hinge such that the handle wings can be changed between a screwdriver-type configuration, an L-shape configuration, a T-shape configuration or other intermediate configurations. When the handle wings are in the fully open position, the handle wings bear against the shank to create a mechanism for transferring power between the handle wings and the tool shank without the need for a separate lock. A quick change adapter having a female drive can be connected to the male square drive such that the tool handle can be used with a wide variety of tools including taps and extractors, sockets, screwdriver bits and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a leakproof or leak-resistant zipper with profiles which include an inter-engaging element with inter-engaging fingers and a leakproof or leak-resistant structure. The slider, when moved in the closing direction, urges the fingers of one profile to inter-engage with the fingers of the other profile and further urges the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure into engagement with each other. The slider, when moved in the opening direction, separates the inter-engaging fingers of the inter-engaging elements and further allows the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure to separate.

Abstract: This is a unique, yet simple clip that also serves as a label for identification. It can be attached to a bundle of papers or on a file folder. It can also have adhesives for such attachment either on a permanent or removable basis. It can be used either in an office environment or in a home and can have a writable surface as well as having several embossed alpha-numeric or Braille characters.

Abstract: A clamp device 100 for clamping items such as sheets 102 to the frame 104 of a stretcher 106. The clamp device 100 is made up of a generally elongated body portion 110, which includes: first 140 and second 160 opposite open ends, a hollow interior 180 disposed between the opposite ends 140 and 160, and an elongated gap 200 that extends between the first 140 and second 160 opposite open ends, and a first raised portion 120a and/or a second raised portion 120b. At least one raised portion 120a or 120b is located at opposite ends 140 and 160, respectively. The clamp device 100 is removable from the stretcher frame 104 by pulling on the first 120a or second 120b raised portions. A pivot member such as pivot pin 220 can be attached to one opposite end of the body portion 110.