Abstract: An over garment body armor in the form of shorts or long pants that are wearable over conventional clothing. The over garment body has two or more front leg pockets and at least one back pocket. The front leg pockets cover the femoral artery paths on the leg and the back pocket covers the lower portion of the spine. Ballistic protection pads are inserted into the pockets to protect the wear from bullets and projectiles.

Abstract: A hard hat which provides the safety integrity of a hard hat, but includes an integrated face shield manipulable from a non-use position to a use position and vice versa by the wearer utilizing one hand without the necessity of removing the hard hat from the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A hard hat which provides the safety integrity of a hard hat, but includes an integrated face shield manipulable from a non-use position to a use position and vice versa by the wearer utilizing one hand without the necessity of removing the hard hat from the head of the wearer.

Abstract: Visual stimuli provided by surfaces of an object are selected based on anticipated viewing angles and activities associated with the viewing angles. Such surfaces can be selected based on identification and observation of significant events in a selected activity. Object zones so identified can be provided with functional ornamentation to enhance performance of one or more activities. Functional ornamentation can be based on gray level contrast, color contrast, or other visual characteristics. Dynamic functional ornamentation in which visual characteristics are a function of ornamentation motion, placement, distortion, of viewing angle can be used. In some examples, almost periodic patterns can be used, and the almost periodic patterns defined with a plurality of tiles.

Abstract: A cover garment is worn to provide privacy when changing clothes, and is particularly suited for use when changing into or out of a swimsuit or wetsuit in public places. The garment is generally structured in the form of a skirt and includes a stretchable waistband, a front panel and a rear panel. The front and rear panels overlap at the opposite sides of the garment to provide longitudinal slit openings on each side that allow for passage of the user's hands under the garment in order to grasp and pull-down or pull-up the clothing under the cover garment. The overlapping arrangement of the front and rear panels allows the user to pull on or remove the swimsuit, wetsuit or dry street clothing in a single motion, while remaining covered at all times. In a preferred embodiment the garment is made of a single material, such as a terry fabric similar to a beach towel.

Abstract: An inexpensive, multi-purpose, durable garment in the nature of a child's vest for general wear which easily accepts the shoulder strap of a vehicle seat belt system regardless of the child's seated position in the vehicle, is light in weight, easy to put on and take off, comfortable to wear, encourages the habit of seat belt use and is appealing and attractive to children.

Abstract: A protective sports glove for the game of lacrosse having a cuff portion, a hand portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The hand portion has a palm portion and a back portion. The back portion has a plurality of protective padded portions disposed thereon. A wrist guard is elastically coupled to the hand portion. A plurality of vent openings are formed in the back portion of the hand portion. A plurality of mesh portions are disposed on the palm portion in areas that are not intended to provide primary contact with a stick.

Abstract: A cap comprises a crown sized to fit on a wearer's head and a visor. The cap includes a track mounted to the crown and a slide member to which said visor is mounted. The visor can be removably mounted in the slide member to allow for changing the cap's visor. The slide member can move axially along the track, to allow for selective positioning of the visor on the cap. Additionally, the slide member can be an articulated slide member which allows for altering the relative angular position of the visor relative to the crown.

Abstract: Scarf Art is an improved invention of a fashion accessory of women's neckwear apparel, commonly known as a Scarf. Specifically, the present invention is a collection of pre-tied button 'n go adjustable scarf accessories. The present invention does not require tying and adjust to various neck sizes by use of buttons and buttonholes, but not limited to hook and loop fabric fastener (e.g. Velcro brand), d-rings, snaps, buttons, clips, metal hook and loop (like those commonly used for bras) or combination thereof. The present invention is created for individuals who are challenged by scarf tying or simply do not know how to tie a scarf. The traditional square, rectangular, and triangular forms of scarves limit the utility of the scarf. These traditional flat triangular and rectangular scarves are limited in versatility, functionality, adjustability, and design.

Abstract: A knee pad assembly for protecting a knee of a worker installing tile, wood floors, etc. The knee pad assembly includes an outer knee pad structure and a resilient foam inner knee and shin pad structure.

Abstract: A band ends joint includes a band having its both ends each extending on the same plane an engaging section; both engaging sections being abutted to each other; one or a plurality of stitched sections being provided to each engaging section; and both stitched sections being connected to each other.

Abstract: A device for covering the eyes comprises a face-covering element, formed by a first layer of transparent elastic material, which, in use, is stretched to sealingly cover the wearer's eyes, and arms which, in use, extend around the wearer's head to hold the device in place. The device is particularly suitable for use as a swimming mask.

Abstract: A two-piece protective suit for use in hazardous environments includes a coat and trousers each of which includes an outer garment and a removable liner, the outer garment including an outer shell made of a flame protective material and an inner layer of a material which is moisture resistant and resistant to the passage of hazardous chemical and/or biological agents and liquids, the coat including a bottom closure mechanism to tighten the bottom of the coat towards the waist of a wearer and inhibit hazardous material entry in the coat from below, left and right cuff closure mechanisms to tighten the left and right cuffs towards the left and right arms of a wearer and inhibit hazardous material entry into the left and right sleeves, and a hood and neck tab which are deployable over the head and neck of a wearer and over a face mask worn by the wearer to protect the head and neck of a wear from the hazardous materials and inhibit entry into the coat through its neck opening.

Abstract: A disposable human urine bag enables a female to urinate while standing erect. The disposable urine bag comprises a bag for receiving urine and means for holding the bag in place enabling a female to urinate while standing erect. The bag further comprises a reinforced perimeter for maintaining the opening while the urine is received therein. When finished, the female places the filled bag into a toilet for disposal therein.

Abstract: Odour extraction system comprising a fluid tank valve, primarily for extracting malodorous air from a toilet bowl (9) and preventing bad odours from getting into the environment, comprising a fan (5) connected to the shaft of an electric motor (6), said fan (5) being disposed in a pipe chamber (4) that is located between the free end of a suction piece (2) and an outlet piece (7), where said suction piece is adapted for connecting to the flush pipe (1) of the toilet bowl (9) and where said outlet piece (7) is hermetically joined to the sewer pipe (8), with said pipe chamber (4) comprising a fluid tank valve (3) adapted for airtight closure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a chemical administrator which delivers a chemical solution into a water supply line for a water-consuming device, e.g., a toilet in a recreational vehicle, for the purpose of treating waste-water before it is disposed in a holding tank. The apparatus has a container which holds the chemical solution. It also has a chemical administering system which siphons the chemical from the container into said water supply line using a vacuum created by the water moving through it.

Abstract: The dual specifications toilet seat cover structure modification is to combine big seat, small seat and toilet seat cover with hinge; of which, the big seat has big aperture on its face as a seat hole for adult; the small seat has a small aperture on its face as a seat hole for baby and made keyhole positioning section at the protruding bottom of fixed end, and formed an arc gap at the outside end, support padding blocks are fixed at right and left bottom of this small seat; the toilet seat cover has a flute that is suitable for contour and thickness of small seat, moving catch is fixed at two sides of middle of the flute respectively, in addition, several keyholes are fixed at interior of the fixed end; Hinge is to fix lock bolt at right and left respectively and the down mounted connecting sheets in cascading mode, set several pairs of top mounted connecting sheets with isometric distance at middle segment; To lock up lock bolt with positioning hole of toilet seat, then connect the down mounted connecting s

Abstract: A hinge assembly for securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl, comprising a base adapted to be secured to a toilet bowl and a cover adapted to be connected to the base in a seat-securing position thereof. The base and the cover when in the seat-securing position thereof, define at least one cavity adapted to accommodate therein at least one shaft of the toilet seat such that the toilet seat can pivot relative to the hinge assembly. When the cover is removed from the base, the shaft, and thus the toilet seat, can be removed from the hinge assembly. The cover can be installed to, and removed from, the base without tools, for instance by frictionally engaging the cover to the base. This allows for an easy removal of the toilet seat (and any associated seat cover) from the toilet bowl for cleaning of the toilet bowl or for replacing the toilet seat. At least one anchor is provided for securing the base to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lifting attachment or handle for raising or lowering a toilet seat, toilet seat cover or lid, toilet seat rim, dustbin cover, bucket cover, utensil cover, or the like article covers without actually having to touch them thereby reducing significantly the chances of exposure to transmittance of pathogenic microbes, germs, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms. The lifting handle comprises a first elongation member having fastening mechanism for detachably affixing the first elongation member onto the toilet seat cover; a second elongation having a first end and a second end, the second elongation member extending angularly from the first elongation member at the first end and extending downwardly at the second end and configures a third elongation member and capable of receiving a user's hand for lifting the toilet seat cover.

Abstract: A potty bench includes a base supporting a potty seat, and a potty seat opening into the base formed in the potty seat. The potty seat opening has opposing forward and rearward ends. A basin is carried by the base underlying the potty seat opening to collect waste from the potty seat opening. A splashguard carried by the basin, which has a shield projecting through the potty seat opening at the forward end thereof from the basin and upwardly relative to the potty seat. The shield includes a urine deflecting face upwardly relative to the potty seat facing the rearward end of the potty seat opening for deflecting urine from above the potty seat into the basin through the potty seat opening.

Abstract: A vertically actuable cover for a spa comprises telescoping members which utilize a rack and pinion system to raise and lower the cover from the spa. In the lowered position the cover protects the spa and in the elevated position the cover acts as a roof over the spa.

Abstract: An actuator and an assembly utilizing two or more actuators for vertically actuating a cover for a spa. In the lowered position the cover protects the spa and in the elevated position the cover acts as a roof over the spa. The actuator is either a rack and pinion assisted by a cable and pulley or a chain and a plurality of sprockets assisted by a cable and pulley which are connected to lift member which are generally shrouded by telescoping tubes to cover the actuators or to act as lift members themselves. The system can be further enhanced using a gas spring to assist in lifting the cover and reduce the load of the cover weight off the motor which is used to actuate the actuators.

Abstract: The neck support for use with shampoo bowls having a neck receiving notch has a back flap, a front flap, a neck receiving portion, and a filler portion. The back flap extends downwardly and supports the neck support along the inside edge of the shampoo bowl. The front flap extends downwardly and supports the neck support along the outside, front edge of the shampoo bowl. The neck receiving portion slopes downward from the top of the back flap to the top of the front flap such that user's head remains in a substantially upright position, keeping their neck aligned with the rest of their spine. The filler portion is located beneath the neck receiving portion and fills the neck receiving notch in the shampoo bowl, helping to ensure that the user's head remains in the correctly aligned position.

Abstract: A shower surround is formed of a plurality of pieces, with a joint between adjacent ones of the pieces. A tape is placed on an inner side of the surround along the joint. The tape provides a seal against moisture. The tape may be heat-sealed to the joint.

Abstract: A shower head with exfoliating members is disclosed. A plurality of exfoliating members are affixed to the spraying part at the predetermined positions via magnetic force or positioning holes and positioning rods. Each of these exfoliating members includes exfoliating beads of different size and hence may have a different level of abrasiveness. Also, these exfoliating members do not affect the water spraying function of the shower head. Hence, a user may use any of these exfoliating members to smoothen and rejuvenate his skin while taking a shower.

Abstract: A plurality of nozzles are located on each side of a foot washing station on curved portions of spray members. At least some of the nozzles are located at a plurality of elevations and are downwardly directed to knock debris off the lower leg and foot of a user to thus wash the debris away. A foot platform supports the foot or feet of a user is preferably continuously sloped so that water does not accumulate at any portion of the foot platform. Additionally, an actuator is preferably actuated by the placement of the weight of the foot on the foot platform to begin the spraying of the foot or feet with water in a hands-free operation. Spray nozzle tips are screwed into orifices which then dispense water under pressure preferably in a spray pattern with highly atomized water pellets efficiently removing debris from the feet of a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective drain seal for use in mounting a vessel to a platform. The drain seal includes a seal which permits the vessel to be mounted to the surface of the platform, as well as providing a protective barrier between the platform and the drain assembly. The drain seal includes a first member defining a first lumen there through and including a first flange surrounding the first lumen. A second member defining a second lumen and having a second flange surrounding the second lumen is additionally included, wherein the first and second members are engagable. The drain seal is positionable through a hole in the platform such that the first flange forms a seal between the vessel and the platform.

Abstract: A platform for training and aiding a pet to use a conventional toilet is attached to the rim of a toilet bowl and further provided with a holding means used for holding a tray containing a substance to attract and create a habit for the pet to come to that location. Instead of a tray, a specially designed unit containing cat litter or its equivalent can also be used for the same purpose. Over time, the holding means can be removed as the pet no longer needs to be <<baited>> to the location. In this manner, only the holding means and tray become useless, a far lesser investment.

Abstract: The disclosed Drain Apparatus with Branch Tube and Valve is a cylindrical tube consisting of the outer tube (1) and inner tube (13). The bottom part of the outer tube (1) has 2 locks (4) (5) to prevent the movement when inserting the inner tube (13) into the outer tube (1). The upper part of the inner tube (13) has a hole (8) of similar size to the branch tube (2), branching from the outer tube (1), to allow high-pressure water or air flow through the inner tube (13). Above the hole (8), a valve (6) is mounted inside the inner tube (13). In its normal position, the valve (6) will perfectly close the end of the hole (8). When high-pressure water or air flows in, the valve (6) will be pushed upwards to close the upper opening. The water or air will flow along to push blockage and waste out of the drain.

Abstract: A folding play yard which includes a generally horizontal upper frame comprised of members including end sections pivotally connected to latches for maintaining the end sections in horizontal alignment when the play yard is deployed. A lower frame is comprised of a vertically moveable central release mechanism and diagonal braces extending from said release mechanism to lower ends of vertical members. Lower side members each having end sections connected to a central hinge may also be provided Vertical members join the upper and lower frames. Latch release means such as cables are connected to the latches and extend to anchors in the vertical members, whereby upward movement of the release mechanism and ends of the diagonal braces tightens the latch release means and releases the latches for folding.

Abstract: A collapsible hammock support is disclosed which comprises a pair of generally parallel horizontal support members, each having connected thereto at each end thereof a pair of upright support members. Each upright support member is connected to one of the horizontal support member by pivoting support member connecting means. The upright support members are each connected to one other upright support member at their upper ends by a pivoting upright support connecting means. Each pivoting upright support connecting means further includes a swiveling hook. In use, the hammock support is removed from a nylon carrying bag in its collapsed position, and the horizontal support members are laid onto a flat surface. Then the upright support members are pivoted up and away from the horizontal support members, and the horizontal support members are pulled away from each other, putting the hammock support is a fully extended position.

Abstract: A beach bucket kit for use on the beach is provided which includes a bucket, a beach mat, stakes for anchoring the beach mat, and at least one beach towel. The kit may optionally contain a number of items used on the beach including suntan lotion, water bottles, frisbees, hair accessories and the like. A beach bucket kit for use by children is also provided which includes a bucket, at least one beach towel, and at least one toy.

Abstract: A fitted ruffle includes a fitted sheet and a ruffle attached to the fitted sheet. The fitted sheet covers a cushion, box springs or mattress, generally conforms thereto, and maintains the sheet and ruffle in relatively fixed position as so covered.

Abstract: A vehicle for use in hospitals, and the like, giving better mobility, steering, braking and passenger handling while providing comfort to the passengers from the time they lay down until they are standing on the side through the rotation and tilting ability of the frame.

Abstract: A stretcher with a mattress is supported by a frame. A segment of an elongated rail member is spaced apart from the mattress a sufficient distance to enable an accessory support mounted on the segment to be moved free from interference from the mattress. A cable support is aligned with the segment adapted to support a portion of cabling of an accessory mounted on the support, the cable support capable of receiving and retaining cabling from the accessory irrespective of the position of the accessory support on the segment.

Abstract: A pillow cover and method of building a pillow. The pillow cover includes a body and a plurality of optional appendages and accessories. The body includes a first side and a second side secured together and an opening on one of the first side and the second side, the opening adapted to receive a pillow. The appendages are interchangeable and connectable to the body.

Abstract: A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width.

Abstract: A zoned mattress including at least a head firmness zone, a leg firmness zone between the head and leg firmness zones overlaid by a knit top fabric knit from threads of at least two different colors to define three different firmness indicating areas corresponding to the three firmness zones of the mattress. At least one of the firmness indicating areas is defined by threads differing in color as compared to the color of the threads defining at least one of the two remaining firmness indicating areas.

Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, is directed to mattress components coupled together by plastic fasteners. In particular, the mattress component comprise elements relating to the foam encasement of the innerspring mattress core. In various embodiments, the invention pertains to a method of assembling portions of the foam encasement using plastic tab fasteners. In various implementations, the plastic tab fasteners comprise T-End™ fasteners.

Abstract: A mattress and coil-in-coil assembly. The mattress includes a cover, a frame, a plurality of spacing coils, and a plurality of coil-in-coil assemblies. The coil-in-coil assembly includes a first coil and a second coil positioned substantially within the first coil. The second coil is pocketed and projects out of a first end of the first coil.

Abstract: A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. After an organic solvent cleaning cycle, the solvent is extracted from the textiles at high speed in a rotating drum in the same way conventional solvents are extracted from textiles in conventional evaporative hot air dry cleaning machines. Instead of proceeding to a conventional drying cycle, the extracted textiles are then immersed in pressurized fluid solvent to extract the residual organic solvent from the textiles. This is possible because the organic solvent is soluble in pressurized fluid solvent. After the textiles are immersed in pressurized fluid solvent, pressurized fluid solvent is pumped from the drum.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine includes a cabinet for forming an external appearance of the drum type washing machine, a tub installed in the cabinet, a drum installed to rotate in the tub, a motor disposed in the rear side of the tub to transmit a driving force to the drum, and a vibration detector installed in the rear side of the tub to detect vibration of the tub.

Abstract: A method for controlling a course of a washing machine is disclosed, to remove bacilli as well as protein contaminants from a washing tub and the laundry, which includes (a) selecting an anti-yellow course of a washing stroke, so as to set washing conditions which is suitable for activating deposition of protein in the laundry; and (b) performing the washing stroke based on the washing conditions.

Abstract: A method of merchandising a hair color refresher product to a consumer having oxidatively colored hair of an initial color and/or an initial shine imparted by a previous oxidative hair coloring treatment comprises the steps of: (a) providing the hair color refresher product in kit form at a purchase location at which oxidative hair coloring products in kit form also are provided; (b) communicating to the consumer that the hair color refresher product is used on the hair, at a time after the previous oxidative hair coloring treatment but before a subsequent oxidative hair coloring treatment, to refresh the initial color of the hair of the consumer; and, optionally, (c) providing one or more indicia to facilitate selection by the consumer of a suitable shade of the hair color refresher product.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are new 2-amino-5-aminomethyl-phenol derivatives of general formula (I) and colorants for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, particularly human hair, containing at least one 2-amino-5-aminomethyl-phenol derivative of formula (I) as dye component; wherein R1 denotes a five-membered or a six-membered heterocyclic ring, substituted or unsubstituted, or a physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salt thereof, and wherein R1 is not an unsubstituted 3-pyridinyl ring.

Abstract: The present application relates to an agent for colouring keratin fibres based on oxidation dye precursors and/or direct dyes, which is characterized in that it comprises, in a suitable cosmetic carrier, at least one cellulose ether with 4,000 to 10,000 anhydroglucose units, which is substituted by (a) per mole of anhydroglucose unit on average 0.0003 to 0.08 mol of a nonionic or cationic hydrophobic substituent containing an alkyl group or arylalkyl group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms and (b) a cationic substituent of the formula (I), [R1R2R3R4N+](Az?)1/z??(I) where R1, R2 and R3, independently of one another, are a methyl or ethyl group, R4 is a —CH2-CH2 group or a —CH2-CHOH—CH2 group, AZ?is an anion and z is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: An indicator system with a blocked state and an unblocked state is disclosed. The indicator system may be used in conjunction with packaged products, packaging materials, medical products, films, biological assays and diagnostics, identification badges, and/or security passes. The indicator system responds to a triggering stimulus once unblocked. The respond is observable through a color change that may include a change form colorless to colored, colored to colorless, and/or colored to colored. The indicator system in its blocked state is substantially unreactive with the triggering stimulus.

Abstract: A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck assembly rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.

Abstract: A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck assembly rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.

Abstract: This device comprises a cleaning head (1) being fitted with an alternately suctioning valve arrangement and provided with an elastic sliding base (2) being freely rotatable in its plane. A characterizing feature of this device lies in the fact that the valve arrangement comprises a freely moving, ball-shaped valve member (3) and a second valve member being formed by a piston (6) with a Venturi arrangement. These two valve members are related to each other by means of an articulated shaft (9 and 10) and are thus fit to alternately act on the main suction pipe (5) and on the tubular attachment (7) being laterally connected to the main pipe. An also characterizing feature lies in the fact that the sliding base (2) has a generally triangular shape as well as transversal folds (14) being provided in the corner regions (13) and an upwardly extending skirt (15) being provided around its periphery.