Abstract: A deltoid arm protection system for a ballistic vest including an asymmetrical anatomically shaped deltoid cover having fasteners for attachment to a ballistic vest. The deltoid cover is connected to the vest and prevents any gaps forming between the deltoid cover and the vest during arm movement of the wearer. The deltoid cover includes a weapon gripping pad and attachment loops on an outer surface of the deltoid cover.

Abstract: The interchangeable decorative eye patch cover is affixed to a commonly found store-bought eye patch by means of a Velcro backing. These inexpensive covers will come in a variety of fabrics and colors and will allow the wearer to coordinate the look of the eye patch from a fashion perspective to the clothes they are wearing. This will alleviate any discomfort the wearer may have to the fact that common eye patches come only in black and as a result usually do not match what the person is wearing.

Abstract: A device for preventing thumb sucking is provided, comprising a glove worn on a hand, wherein the glove includes a first opening for insertion of the hand, a second opening opposite the first opening for permitting uncovered use of the four fingers of the hand; a thumb covering portion for completely covering the thumb of the hand while the glove is worn on the hand; and a fastening device adjacent to the first opening for preventing removal of the glove from the hand; wherein the glove is constructed from a material containing one or more designs which are attractive to a child wearing the glove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of clothing which has multi purpose and function. The present invention is in one form a reversible pocketed apron that converts into a general carry bag and a storage bag. The apron can be worn in several ways. The pockets are used for holding and storing items, tools and accessories. The apron can be further folded into a storage bag for convenient carry. The apron has at least one large rear pocket which forms main compartment of the bag and has carry handles on the pocket. A bib portion is provided which is retractable away from the pocket.

Abstract: An emergency protective garment covers a wearer who must remove clothing to go through a decontamination process. Tear-away strips around garment openings and the garment length allow the wearer to fit the garment to the wearer's size. A continuous perforated seam separates the single-paneled body such that the garment can be removed without re-contaminating the wearer.

Abstract: A disposable surgical gown having a neck binding that includes a visual indicator to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown. In particular, the disposable surgical gown has a neck binding that is color-coded for identifying the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown for protecting against penetration of body fluids and infectious materials. Also disclosed is a disposable surgical drape having a visual indicator, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical drape. A surgical kit includes the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape having visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level.

Abstract: Driving Sleeve (Tanless Driver) consists of at least some of the following: a sleeve with a cuff on one end and an elbow opening with an attaching mechanism on the other end. A user puts the Driving Sleeve (Tanless Driver) on his arm by placing a hand through the elbow opening and then the cuff, allowing the sleeve to cover the arm from the wrist to approximately the elbow of the user. The attaching mechanism can then be fastened to the seat belt if a user desires to further secure the sleeve in place. While the product is in use, it protects the user's arm from direct sunlight. When the user is finished with the product, he can either place it in the glove compartment or center console region of the vehicle.

Abstract: A user wearable wire control system and associated processes that can be utilized to control a dangling wire along a user's body. The user wearable wire control system includes a first layer and second layer that are configured to form a sleeve with a hollow portion disposed therein. The sleeve is adapted to encase a least a portion of a wire. The sleeve includes a first aperture at a first end portion configured to allow at least a portion of the wire to enter the sleeve and a second aperture at a second end portion configured to allow at least a portion of the wire to exit the sleeve. As such, a wire that would otherwise dangle loosely along the body of a user may be at least partially encased in the sleeve and may reduce the danger and/or inconvenience of a dangling wire.

Abstract: Peg Babies is the revision of an article of clothing that has been altered by creating a circular opening or any other design that makes an opening in ones clothing large enough to access a g-tube port from the OUTSIDE of the outfit. The g-tube port which I stated before is the device used to feed people through the stomach who can no longer eat by mouth. It is a unique design because the Port itself is hidden through pockets, designs or whatever means used to cover the circular opening, thereby creating the ILLUSION that the article of clothing does not have an opening at the designated area of the G-tube port, and yet remains an attractive article of clothing.

Abstract: One multi-sized adjustable garment closure utilized in any wrap around type garment is capable of providing a wide range of clothing sizes that might be found in any average household. For instance, a teenager that wears a size 6 could wear a garment that utilizes the Multi-size garment closure for an outing. The next evening, her grandmother, incidentally a size 14, could wear the same garment with a slight adjustment of the Multi-size adjustable garment closure. It is also ideal for our weight conscious society because the closure is easily adjustable to fluctuations in weight.

Abstract: A travel garment includes a body portion, a waistband, a first leg member, a second leg member and at least one pocket. The waistband is connected to the body portion. The waistband is sized to be positioned about an individual. The first leg member is connected to the body portion and has a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface. The second leg member is connected to the body portion and has a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface. The at least one pocket is removably connected on the outer surface of at least one leg member. The at least one pocket has an access opening such that the access opening is selectively positioned relative to the waistband.

Abstract: A lightweight, non-bulky personal cooling device consists of a (1) first length of flexible tubing adapted to fit around the wearer's torso or another of the wearer's body parts, tubing contains at least two perforations and desirably a series thereof that are situated to facilitate air cooling of the torso or other body part and connects at both ends to (2) a T or Y-shaped connector having an additional inlet to which is connected (3) a second length of flexible tubing which is unperforated and is in turn connected (4) to a hand operatable air aspirator member whereby air is drawn in through the second flexible tubing and through the T or Y connector to the first flexible tubing from which air exits to the skin of the wearer and cools it. The preferred air aspirator is a spygmanometer which can be carried in a pocket, or in a pouch attached to the wearer.

Abstract: A garment for covering the upper portion of a body has sleeves connected to the trunk portion with gussets provided across at least the armpit areas to provide extraordinary expansion and collapse of the armpit areas of the sleeve and thus provide the capability of extraordinary rotation of the sleeves to a position higher than the shoulder portion of the garment.

Abstract: An invertible glove includes a hand portion configured to cover a hand of a wearer of the glove, a forearm portion joined with the hand portion, and first and second sealing elements affixed to the forearm portion. When the glove is in a first configuration, the first and second sealing elements bias the forearm portion toward an open position in which the forearm portion defines an opening for receipt of the hand there through in donning of the glove by the wearer, the first and second sealing elements being disposed in surrounding relation to the opening. When the glove is in a second configuration that is inverted relative to the first configuration, the first and second sealing elements are disposed in opposed facing relation to one another and are configured to engage one another in interlocking relation for sealing of the opening defined by the forearm portion.

Abstract: A pouch for application to an outer surface of an athletic glove and an athletic glove incorporating the same, said pouch being useful to carry at least one sport-related reminder message for the athlete. The pouch includes a back wall and a transparent front wall defining between them an interior cavity which is accessible through one side and into which the reminder message is inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcement (2) for a glove (17), in particular a goalkeeper glove comprising a) an arrangement (3) of several interconnected first elements (3a to 3f), b) several second elements (4a, 4e) connected or connectable to the arrangement of the first elements (3a, 3f) in such a way that at least two stopping surfaces (14, 15) are formed between at least two second elements (4a, 4e), in particular between all second elements (4a, 4e), wherein c) the arrangement (3) of the first elements (3a, 3f) can be bent from a substantially extended state to a curved state during a forward movement and unbent from the curved state to the extended state during a back movement, wherein d) in the curved state, d1) an interspace (11, 32) is formed between the adjacent first elements (3a, 3f) and d2) and an interspace (16) is formed between the stopping surfaces (14, 15) of the adjacent second elements (4a, 4e) in the extended state and e) said stopping surfaces (14, 15) of the adjacent second elements (

Abstract: A protective glove for protecting a wearer's hand includes a thumb pocket and an index finger pocket. The glove is designed to receive the wearer's thumb in the thumb pocket and the wearer's index finger in the index finger pocket while leaving the user's other fingers exposed. The thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to an adjustable wrist strap. Further, the thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to each other.

Abstract: A glove or hand covering comprising a breathable material (such as a knitted or woven mesh) in the grasping area of the glove or hand covering. The breathable material presents a relatively high coefficient of friction, to increase the gripping or grasping force that the user can apply to the object grasped and further comprises a plurality of apertures or openings to provide the breathability characteristic.

Abstract: A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fingers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible shade for avoiding solar radiation. The shade includes a first oblong segment of material which forms the base of the apparatus. In one aspect, the first oblong segment of material includes, situated around its perimeter, a first malleable element, such as a wire, to expand the segment of material to an expanded shape when uncollapsed. The shade further includes a second oblong segment of material which forms the dome of the apparatus. The second oblong segment contains a second malleable element disposed around its perimeter to enable the apparatus to form a dome-like configuration when uncollapsed. A user can then shade his or her face or other objects under the dome. The apparatus also includes a flap attached to a longer end of the second oblong segment, which can be rolled up and attached to the second oblong segment when not in use.

Abstract: An article of headwear (1) for covering the head and neck of a wearer has a hood section (17) and neck section (20). The neck section may contain a fluid reservoir (2) with an inlet (6) to provide hydration for a wearer as well as thermal relief and sun protection in hot or cold conditions. Handles (3) with removably attachable fastening means (10), (11) and (13), (14) allow the headwear (1) to be held by a wearer's hands or secured around the wearer's head. Preferably, the headwear has an inner layer (10) made of moisture-absorbent cloth to absorb moisture. Optionally, the neck section may contain a storage compartment (18) for folding down and storing the hood section as discussed.

Abstract: A utility holder assembly for securely holding articles such as eyewear and the like, small tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, flash lights, pliers, and the like, and writing utensils such as pencils, pens and the like to the sides of various types and styles of headwear. The utility holder assembly may be mounted on the outside surface or the inside surface of the headwear to accommodate easy insertion of an article for temporary storage. The holder may include a gripping mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners, a ductile layer, or a ductile member, such that the holder may be configured to conform to the shape of the article to more securely retain the article within the holder.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a wearable hat that contains an interchangeable advertising media location positioned on an exterior portion thereof. The interchangeable advertising media location is generally configured to receive an advertising media logo that may be quickly and easily removed and replaced with a different advertising media logo. The respective advertising media logos may be removable secured to the advertising media location via magnetic securing means, Velcro®, or other means of removably securing an advertising object to an article of clothing.

Abstract: There are pants, including a hip section, first and second leg sections, and one or more selectably sealable apertures. The aperture(s) may be disposed only on a region of the first upper leg section corresponding with a middle region of a thigh of the wearer, thereby enabling selectably enhancable heat exchange. The aperture(s) may include a plurality of sealing devices enabling partial sealing. There may be a modesty layer that may be athletic mesh.

Abstract: The uniform garment for use in athletic sports such as Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, No Hold Barred Fighting, Submission Grappling, Surfing, Skating, Soccer and Swimming has a generally oval symmetrical body with an rectangular front flap for holding in position the four metal passage and security components; the inferior aspect of the front flap is hinged by a Velcro attachment which additionally secures the “Reversed Drawstring Inside Waistline Tie” apparatus; the waistline metal components allow the drawstring apparatus to move from the inside of the waistline to the outside of the waistline and then back to the inside of the waistline through two front flaps to connect in multiply directions and positions for a non-obviousness secure tying device; for quick detach un-tie the drawstring apparatus and pull apart the front flap area along the inner superior margins of the waistline and strips of “Velcro” material; when the waistline area is pulled the tying apparatus become tighter due to the interlocking func

Abstract: Clothing of the present invention includes a body part, a waistband part circumferentially provided at an upper end of the body part and having opposite end portions, and a rubber band encapsulated in the waistband part. Locking units are provided on a surface of the end portion and a back face of the end portion, opposite ends of the rubber band which can be exposed from a side end of the end portion and from a hole portion formed in the back face of the end portion are coupled by a coupling unit so that a length of the rubber band can be adjusted, the body part is formed with opening/closing portions having opening/closing units, the opening/closing portions integral with the opposite end portions can be separated leftward and rightward from each other by the opening/closing units, and the opening/closing units are invisible from the front when the opening/closing portions are closed.

Abstract: A sock construction that substantially prevents wrinkling and bunching of the sock within the shoe. The sock construction includes a multiplicity of strategically located gripping dots disposed on the interior surface of the sock which effectively resist slippage of the sock relative to the user's foot. The gripping dots are strategically positioned so as not to restrict blood flow to the foot and so as not to inhibit normal blood circulation within the foot.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles such as garments and accessories that incorporate one or more neck ties, and methods for making these articles. The articles may include, but are not limited to, shirts, skirts, pants. outerwear (e.g., jackets, coats, and blazers), accessories (e.g., jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, belts, sashes, and wallets), and bags (e.g., handbags, shoulder bags, and clutches). The articles can be made almost entirely from neck ties or from a base material that has one or more neck ties attached. The neck ties may be attached together or onto the base material using a suitable fastening means, e.g., sewing, thread, pins, buttons, snaps, hooks, adhesives, zippers, Velcro®, or the like. The neck ties may be “deconstructed” to facilitate their attachment, for example, by removing portions of thread from the tie, and unfolding or removing pieces of fabric from the tie.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a protective cuff guard for protecting the hem of a pants leg. In exemplary embodiments the cuff guard comprises a body comprising at least one layer of durable material such as neoprene or nylon; a first fastener element and a second fastener element, disposed such that when the body is folded around the hem of the pants leg, the first fastener element engages the second fastener element, detachably affixing the body to the pants leg. In further embodiments at least some of the fastener elements are magnets. In further embodiments the cuff guard may further comprise a decorative device affixed to the body of the cuff guard.

Abstract: The invention is a continuous closure system comprised of an open ended concealed zipper, row of hook and eye fasteners, or strip of hook and loops, that attach to a button placket of a front-buttoning shirt. The invention allows the wearer to close the front of the shirt after dressing themselves in the shirt by zipping the zipper, fastening the hook and eye fasteners, or pressing the hook and loop strips together, and then button the shirt with no revealing gaps between the buttons or unwanted stress on the buttons from a curvy figure beneath the shirt. One half of the continuous closure system attaches to the exterior surface of the button placket, and the matching side of the continuous closure system attaches to the interior surface of the button-hole placket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for retaining pantyhose in place including a flexible body portion. An upper attachment portion is attached to a top of the flexible body portion and a lower attachment portion is attached to the bottom of the flexible body portion. The upper attachment member is removably attached to a brassiere and the lower attachment is removably attached to a waistband of pantyhose. During attachment, the flexible body portion provides support of the pantyhose to prevent the pantyhose from rolling down. The attachment portions are easily removed when going to the bathroom or removing the pantyhose.

Abstract: A system of increasing the safety of motor sports drivers and safety crews including a driver's safety suit having bodily function monitoring capability and the ability to transmit monitored information to an information processing station. A helmet, to be worn by safety crew members, the helmet having communications capability for communication with an information processing station. The helmet having various safety, comfort, communication and protection elements. A driver's helmet having features that provide safety, comfort, protection and communication capabilities. The system also having triage capability in the event of a track incident to further protect and enhance the safety and well being of a driver involved in an incident.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles comprises a pair of frames, lenses, a connecting portion, a fastening portion having a side cover and a strap apparatus having an adjusting portion and a strap, wherein an operation zone is formed on the side cover. The adjusting portion can pivotally swing to the operation zone and has a partition. The partition separates the operation zone and the adjusting portion to a first wrapping hole and a second wrapping hole, wherein a blocking face formed at a side of the partition and adjoining the second wrapping hole. The strap comprises a plurality of stop-ribs thereon having a vertical face corresponding to the blocking face and a slant face opposite to the vertical face.

Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a head unit over which a hood or a toga suspended. Internal to the head unit is a ventilation fan, a light for illuminating the surgical field and communications system for communicating with others. The head unit includes a head band. The ventilation fan is adjustably mounted to the head band so it can be positioned at a location to minimize the strain imposed on the wearer.

Abstract: The oGo is a self-contained plastic device that can be added under the seat of any toilet. It does not significantly change the appearance of the toilet. The oGo removes unwanted odors from the toilet by drawing them through the main housing and into the activated charcoal filters that have been treated with oxygen to open millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. These pores attract and absorb the unwanted bathroom odors. The small component parts are designed to run quietly and effectively. The actual life of each component part will depend on the extent of the use of each individual device. There are two lithium batteries that power two small motors that operate two fans. The device is activated by two infrared motion detectors.

Abstract: A toilet plunger assembly having telescopic features is disclosed. The plunger assembly includes a cup assembly, a tubular member and an elongated rod. The tubular member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion is fixed to the cup assembly. The elongated rod has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an outer diameter. The rod is slideably engaged within the tubular member such that the rod is moveable between a collapsed position and an extended position. In the collapsed position, the rod second end portion is removably joined to the cup assembly, while in the extended position, the rod second end portion is removably joined to the tubular member first end portion.

Abstract: A chemical toilet comprising a housing having an aperture providing access to an interior compartment of the housing. The interior compartment of the housing accommodating a toilet with an opening communicating with a storage tank. An exterior wall of the housing having a recess pumping coupling and a lower portion of the storage tank having a tank pumping coupling and the recess and tank pumping couplings being interconnected with one another by a pumping conduit to facilitate pumping of human waste and liquid from the storage tank via the pumping conduit during servicing of the chemical toilet. At least one spray nozzle is located within the storage tank and a fresh water conduit interconnects the at least one spray nozzle with a supply of fresh water to facilitate spraying of the interior of the storage tank with fresh water during the pumping operation.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a water tank with at least one through hole and a liquid dispenser installed outside on the water tank. The water tank includes a tank body and a lid covered on the tank body, the through hole is formed on the lid and the liquid dispenser is also installed on the lid. The liquid dispenser includes a container, a dispensing component mounted on the container and a tube with one end connected to the dispensing component and the other end inserted inside the water tank via the through hole. As such, users can visually check the level of liquid in the container for replenishment and casually choose different smell or strength of liquid for use with the toilet.

Abstract: The pressurized device is to prevent water leaks and excessive waste of water in use of the sanitary toilets. This pressurized device works on the principle of hydraulic pressures. It minimizes the costs associated with maintenance and repairs and water usage.

Abstract: An inflatable bath is provided that may be placed on most beds. A helper rolls a cart with a supply tank filled with water and a waste water tank beside a bed. The helper places a deflated bath underneath a person in the bed, by rolling the person first to one side and then to the other. The helper then inflates the bath and fills the bath with water from the supply tank by means of a water pump. The water in the supply tank is heated by a water heater, regulated by a water gauge. Optionally, air jets supply a water massage and a shower supplies a shower. After the person finishes bathing, the water is drained into another tank on the cart, and the bath is dried, deflated and removed from the bed. The helper can then wheel the cart away and dispose of the waste water.

Abstract: A gasket for securing and sealing a sink in an opening of a counter. The gasket includes a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink. The gasket also includes at least one projection spaced apart from the flange. The at least one projection engages an inner surface of the counter when installed. Accordingly, the gasket enables top-down, press fit installation of the sink. A method of using the gasket is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable lift device. The lift device includes a flat blanket with a plurality of inflatable bladders, an air supply coupled to each of the inflatable bladders, and a controller coupled to the air supply for controlling the air supply to sequentially inflate the plurality of inflatable bladders thereby raising a patient from a supine or prone position to a seated position. The plurality of inflatable bladders may include inflatable side rails, inflatable armrests, an inflatable back support and an inflatable lift as well as optional inflatable tilt bladders to raise the patient from a seated position to a standing position.

Abstract: A system for transferring medical patients utilizes the concept of creating a “hollow space” between the patient and the surface on which he or she is supported. A patient support material mounted to a rigid frame positioned about a bed or other hospital furniture can have slots or openings extending laterally inward from at least one side of the patient support material and oriented substantially perpendicular to a line running from the head of the bed to the foot of the bed. The slots allow respective tines of a transport device, or straps from a patient transfer chair or device, to be inserted beneath a patient lying on the patient support material such that the tines or straps (or other elongated patient support/transfer components) can be lifted above through the slots and thus transfer the patient from the patient support material to the tines or straps of the patient transfer/transport device.

Abstract: A weighted baby blanket and methods for using the same are provided. A feature of the weighted baby blanket is the presence of at least one weight stably associated with at least one edge of the blanket, where the weight may or may not be readily separable from the blanket.

Abstract: A reversible bedding article such as a top sheet, a fitted sheet, or a pillowcase, comprises at least one single layer fabric sheet having a first face, a second face opposite the first face, a main piece, and one or more edge pieces, wherein a first design motif is applied to the first face and a second design motif is applied to the second face, and each face has a finished surface. The main piece and one or more edge pieces are joined by at least one seam to produce a bedding article presenting a finished appearance on either face of the article.

Abstract: A multiple position contoured body pillow having an elongated somewhat oblong or oval shape adapted to conform to the spine and upper torso of a human user by means of a main body section consisting of a longitudinally extending back portion having a contoured inner peripheral edge and a substantially straight outer peripheral edge, transversely extending symmetrically curved U-shaped arms attached to the ends of the main body section which arms may be repositioned toward the main body section and which arms are adapted to “spring back” into position when abducted from the main body section of the pillow, the first symmetrically curved arm being provided at a terminal end thereof with a pocket adapted to contain a foldable fabric pouch for storing remote controls, small books, and the like.

Abstract: A flexible seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to the bony prominences of the person's pelvic area and relatively more pressure on skin covering adjacent tissue masses. A support member is attached to the rear corner of the cushion. The support member has relatively less flexibility than the seat cushion. The support member is retained to a longitudinal and/or transverse side of the cushion to cause the support member to resist deformation of the support contour from contact with the pelvic area of the person when seated on the seat cushion. Connector member may be connected to the support member to extend along longitudinal and/or transverse sides of the cushion to deform and thereby adjust the support contour for better support of the pelvic area.

Abstract: A seat cushion is provided having a foam cushion body with a perimeter section. A cover is disposed over the body and has a border that extends around the periphery of the cushion body and juxtaposed with the perimeter section of the cushion body. An insert is positioned within the cushion body and has an outer wall extending along and spaced from the periphery of the cushion body to accommodate the cushion body perimeter section. The perimeter section has a foam density greater than that of the main cushion body and the border of the cover is bonded directly to this perimeter section. In addition, a support wall or pan is used having a size and configuration to receive the covered cushion with the border of the cover disposed within the support wall when the seat is fully assembled. A method of forming such a seat cushion is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for snuggling a baby are disclosed. A soft, quilted, bean-bag structure is laid upon the baby to simulate the experience of being snuggled.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a person from a supine position on the ground to a sitting position above ground level comprising at least one inflatable ring structure having a hollow, a flexible membrane and a collapsible support element, wherein the flexible membrane extends over at least a portion of the hollow to provide a seating surface for the person and the collapsible support element when erected projects in a substantially upward direction to support the person.