Abstract: A face guard for a sports helmet, comprising a plurality of wires arranged as a grid and wherein at least one of the wires has a cross-section with a periphery having a first maximal dimension in a first direction and a second maximal dimension in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the second maximal dimension being less than the first maximal dimension. Each of the at least one of the wires may have an elliptical cross-section with a major axis and a minor axis, wherein a ratio of the minor axis to the major axis may be between 0.2 and 0.9. Each of the at least one of the wires may have a portion to be at least partially located within a field of view of a wearer wearing the face guard.

Abstract: A web part comprises a lower-side web part provided on a pocket-part side of a glove and an upper-side web part provided on an opposite side relative to the pocket-part side. An extended part resulting from extension of a ball-receiving leather of a main body of the glove into between a thumb stall and a forefinger stall constitutes the lower-side web part. The lower-side web part is provided on a back side of the glove in comparison to a smoothly curved line which connects an intermediate point of the thumb stall in a thickness direction thereof and an intermediate point of the forefinger stall in a thickness direction thereof in a sectional surface in a lateral direction starting from the thumb stall, passing through the lower-side web part and reaching the forefinger stall.

Abstract: A knee protective device for garments comprising of at least one pocket in the vicinity of the knees having an opening for receiving an insert for protecting the wearer's knees.

Abstract: A joint protector includes an elastic sleeve, which has a first opening and a second opening through which the sleeve is mountable on a limb of a person, and a lighting unit fastened to an outside wall of the sleeve for giving off light to show the presence of the joint protector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective garment that comprises a torso portion for being positioned around a wearer's torso, a collar portion extending from the torso portion, and a security device. The collar portion includes an opening through which the security device extends. The security device comprises a harness portion located on a first side of the opening, and a manual activation portion located on a second side of the opening for enabling a wearer of the garment to be dragged.

Abstract: A blouse front closer includes a strip connected by adhesive to the overlapping facing surfaces of the panels of the blouse preferably at and between the buttons of the blouse to hold the blouse closed. The intermediate segment of the strip may have no adhesive applied thereto for surrounding the button connector, and the blouse front closer may be formed of hook and loop patches for connecting the blouse panels together.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus for assisting in preventing a subject from rolling over from a lying position includes a garment portion capable of being worn by the subject and at least one bumper member engageable with the garment portion. The at least one bumper, when engaged with the garment, is capable of preventing rolling over of the subject from a lying position.

Abstract: An insulated glove having means of thermal insulation and conductivity by material encased between the outer shell and inner liner. In combination, the said material providing an excellent source of insulation and means of low-conductivity from radiation of heat from wearer's hand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove used for household chores such as cooking and washing or other types of work, in which short fibers are flocked on a substrate surface at a vertical or approximately same angle so that the glove is comfortable, highly flexible, easy to put on and remove, and has a pleasant texture. Extra fine short fibers of less than 0.10 dtex are adhered to the inner surface of a rubber or synthetic resin glove substrate. The length of the short fibers is in the range of 0.05 mm and 0.4 mm, and the average thickness of an adhesive layer is in the range of 0.005 mm and 0.05 mm.

Abstract: A golf glove has four separate finer receiving portions and a separate thumb receiving portion. Counting from the thumb receiving portion, the second and third finger portions and/or the third and fourth finger portion are secured to each other over a substantial part of their length.

Abstract: A cap includes a visor and a removably attached crown that extends downward to outwardly cover zipper teeth attaching the crown to the visor and to cover a rear strap, which is variable in length, extending between rear ends of a band within the visor.

Abstract: A flexible, non-absorbent sweatband includes a seal band sized to wrap around a wearer's head and a clip into which the free ends of the seal band are secured at the back of the wearer's head. An upwardly opening channel is integrally molded with the seal band to carry sweat dripping down the wearer's forehead to open channel ends behind the wearer's ears.

Abstract: A hearing protective device that includes a headpiece, a first earmuff affixed to the headband, and a second earmuff affixed to the headband, each earmuff including an ear cup that includes a cellular material and that has a distal exterior surface that includes exposed cellular material, and a proximal exterior surface.

Abstract: A hearing protective device that includes a first ear cup, a second ear cup, and a headpiece. The first ear cup is maintained in a fixed position in the first end of the headpiece through a frictional engagement, and the second ear cup is maintained in a fixed position in the second end through a frictional engagement. The hearing protection device is beneficial in that the user can easily change the ear cup if damaged or if a different level of sound attenuation is desired. The user does not have to buy a whole new earmuff apparatus.

Abstract: Clothing for a hood ornament such as a dog hood ornament. The clothing may be dimensioned and configured to physically engage the hood ornament, and further, the hood ornament clothing may provide the hood ornament so dressed with specific personality. In addition, the clothing may be seasonal in nature, such as Christmas clothing, Halloween costumes and the like. The clothing for hood ornaments may further give to the dressed up hood ornament features or references to the owner of the hood ornament or vehicle, such as clothing indicating the personality or background of the owner.

Abstract: A knee and elbow protector with three-dimensional design, comprising a main body and at least a size-adjustable fastener. The main body is filled with elastic and air-permeable material for protecting a knee or an elbow, and forms the three-dimensional design according to various cartoon or animal images for aesthetic consideration. The size-adjustable fastener is made of comfortable and air-permeable material, and is partly sewn to the main body for detachably fastening the main body to a knee or an elbow so that the protector can be convenient to be taken on or off.

Abstract: The genital support device is a device for comfortably supporting male genitalia. The device may be incorporated in briefs or may be worn as a separate piece. The device includes a hammock-like structure having pouches to house the testicles therein. A front wall of the structure is V-shaped to allow the penis to be positioned thereover. A soft lining is disposed adjacent the pouches to afford comfortable protection for the scrotum area. Plural straps extend from the hammock for attaching the device to a pair of briefs or to an elastic waistband.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an integrated fit and retention system is provided. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the integrated fit and retention system includes a first rigid strap and a second rigid strap, each having a first end and a second end. The first end of each rigid strap is coupled to a helmet body proximate a front of the helmet body, and the second end of each rigid strap is coupled to the helmet body proximate a rear of the helmet body. The integrated fit and retention system also includes a chin strap operable to couple the first and second rigid straps beneath a chin of a wearer. In particular embodiments, the integrated fit and retention system may further include a fit strap coupling the first and second rigid straps, that may be configured to sit below an occipital lobe of the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a securable torso wrap. The wrap includes a front laminated panel comprised of a cotton duck cloth interior and a Velcro type loop exterior panel. The rear panel is comprised of cotton duck cloth with a plurality of hook and loop straps, which attach to the front panel to secure the device. The entire invention is devoid of any elastic properties making it latex free.

Abstract: Hockey pants for protecting a wearer having a lower spine region, lower ribs, a waist region, left and right hip regions, a crotch region, and left and right thighs, said pant comprising an inner protective unit comprising first, second and third left separate protective pads and first, second and third right separate protective pads for covering the respective left and right hip regions, said first, second and third left pads being connected together by a first elastic band and said first, second and third right pads being connected together by a second elastic band, each of said first and second elastic bands allowing movement of said third and second pads relative to said respective second and first pads between an extended position, wherein there is first overlappings between said respective third and second pads and second and first pads, and a retracted position, wherein there is second overlappings between said respective third and second pads and second and first pads, said second overlappings being l

Abstract: The present invention provides for sanitary use of public toilets. By using this device, women, children and disabled persons will no longer subject themselves to using unsanitary public toilets. The user holds the urination opening under the urine stream. The urine is collected in the device and flows through the neck of the device and out the exit port. This device, which is preferably funnel shaped, consists of a semi-rigid biodegradable layer sandwiched between a tissue layer and a semi-permanent water barrier layer, can be flushed down the toilet immediately after use. After use and prior to flushing the user can use the tissue layer to clean the user's genitalia. The device can also be used in the collection of urine samples without exposing the user hands to the urine stream or spray.

Abstract: A toilet seat with a replaceable cover that may be placed on currently used toilet bowls in the usual fashion, whose outer form corresponds to that of toilet seats currently in use, and which consists of three parts: a base, attached to the bowl in the usual fashion, with an upper surface that includes depressions sunk to at most half its thickness; a counterpart, which is placed on top of the base and which includes projections that are inserted into the depressions in the base; and layers of sheeting attached to the counterpart with tabs used for tearing them off the stack.

Abstract: A spring mechanism for returning a seat plate to a desired angular position relative to a toilet seat includes a rotatable pivot shaft mounted on the toilet seat and interactable with the seat plate so that the shaft is rotated whenever the seat plate is rotated over its angular travel, a first spring interconnecting the toilet seat and the pivot shaft for biasing the seat plate towards the desired angular position, and a pawl engageable with the rotatable pivot shaft as the pivot shaft is urged by the first spring to rotate in a first direction for moving the seat plate to the desired angular position. The engagement temporarily holds the rotation of the seat plate in the first direction for a period of time until the pivot shaft disengages the pawl due to the spring force exerted thereon by the first spring. In an exemplary toilet seat embodiment according to an aspect of the invention, when the seat plate returns to the desired angular position, the seat plate can be sterilized automatically.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting mechanism is disclosed. The toilet seat lifting apparatus includes: a device for lifting a toilet seat of a commode from a lower position to an upper position; a device for lowering the toilet seat from the upper position to the lower position in a controlled manner (e.g., without slamming); and a device for flushing the commode. The flushing device is coupled to the lowering device. During lowering of the toilet seat, the flush device is activated to flush the toilet.

Abstract: This invention is to replace the way conventional toilets are installed This installation does not use any conventional parts. It is designed to be installed through a hole in the floor using an extension of the toilet (manufactured on the toilet or adhered to existing toilets), which will go through the floor and have an attaching nut to secure the toilet.

Abstract: A waste water insert has a cylindrical wall surrounding a vertical cylindrical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The cylindrical wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. One or more grooves are within the cylindrical wall of the insert and receive resilient rings that engage the cylindrical wall of the strainer.

Abstract: A strainer for a waste water aperture in a fluid compartment. The strainer has an upper end with a flange extending outwardly from the upper end and a downwardly extending wall. Positioned between the flange and the bottom of the fluid compartment is a compressible sealing member that secures the strainer to the fluid compartment.

Abstract: This invention is an insert for use in conventional urinals which prevents urine splash-back and assists in air freshening. This apparatus includes a finned design housed in a plastic or hard rubber frame which is inserted into a urinal with the bottom positioned at water level in the base of urinal. The insert also employs changeable upper and lower deodorizer attachments that house solid deodorants used for air freshening. When utilized, this insert serves to prevent urine splashing back onto legs, shoes, clothing, hands, restroom walls, the floor, exterior walls of the urinal, or tiny urine particles becoming airborne.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable sanitary device comprising a sanitary device with removable water supply mechanisms and removable waste holding and removal mechanisms. The mechanisms include one or more tanks removably attached to the sanitary device and function to allow a user to wash or flush after a use and circulate waste material into a waste holding and removal tank. Alternative embodiments provide flanges and valve systems.

Abstract: The cleaning apparatus of this invention is designed to provide an alternate means of cleaning after using the toilet to using toilet paper. For this end, cold and hot water pipes or hoses are terminated at a mechanical switch that regulates and balances cold and hot water. Then a water mixing hose departs from the switch to the proximity of the toilet for the user to clean the wash off the waste from his body by flushing water of a desired temperature directly to the anus.

Abstract: A portable swimming pool includes a base having a perimeter; a side wall erected upright, wherein the side wall includes a top and a bottom, and the side wall coupled to the perimeter of the base; and a plurality of portholes layered between a outer wall of the side wall and an inner wall of the side wall, wherein the porthole is transparent, and both the outer wall of the side wall and the inner wall of the side wall are opaque, and wherein the sidewall is collapsible for enabling portability of the swimming pool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for promoting a person's personal hygiene. In particular, the portable shampoo apparatus allows a person to easily wash a person's hair, who is laying in bed, with the least amount of discomfort on the in-bed individual. The portable shampoo apparatus includes a back support ramp which leads to a neck support, wherein an individual's head would be suspended over a shampoo basin. An extending water nozzle disperses water on a person's hair, while drain tubing allows the waste water to release into a drain receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for causing milk-like bubbles to be contained in fluid comprises an inlet and outlet of a high-pressure pump respectively combined with an input pipe and a connecting pipe; the input pipe is combined with an air entering pipe; the connecting pipe is combined with a high-pressure groove; the high-pressure groove is further combined with an output pipe; an input hole of the input pipe is larger than an output hole of the output pipe to allow the flow of fluid entering high-pressure pump to be larger than the flow of fluid expelled out of the output pipe, air is drawn into a fin set of the high-pressure pump through the air entering pipe to mix with the fluid and is quickly stirred to form tiny bubbles, and then delivered to the high-pressure groove to store there, the bubbles are finer owing to a higher hydraulic pressure; the fluid with the tiny bubbles is expelled from the output pipe.

Abstract: The shower stall is for use with a water source and includes an enclosure, a water distribution manifold, and a water pipe. The enclosure defines a shower space and includes a front entrance wall with a frontal access opening and a ceiling, the ceiling having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The water distribution manifold is attached to the ceiling of the enclosure and is configured to completely enclose the portion of the ceiling having the plurality of apertures therethrough. The water pipe is connected between the external water source and the water distribution manifold and is used for carrying water from the external water source to the water distribution manifold. Water that is carried from the external water source to the water distribution manifold is delivered into the shower space through the apertures in the ceiling of the enclosure, thus producing a “rain effect” for the user.

Abstract: A sink with an integrally molded recessed dish drain area adjacent to the sink basin and which incorporates an integrated reversible utility board that may be hinged or unhinged with the under side of the utility board providing a cutting board/work station surface which can conveniently and efficiently aid in the preparation of food by cutting, dicing or chopping, vegetables or meats, etc., with minimal inconvenience. The arrangement comprises a sink having at least one basin with a garbage/waste disposal and a molded or formed recessed area that may serve as a dish drain area and such drain area when not in use may be enclosed by the utility board. This new and improved arrangement for a utility board/work station provides a reversible utility board that is molded/contoured and is supported by at least two sides of the top area of the recessed flange and over the dish drain basin.

Abstract: A height ajustable tub having a body that is disposed to retain fluids, and a base with a first end and an opposed second end, both ends being disposed to provide support to the body. The body and base are configured such that when the second end of the base is positioned adjacent a surface, the first end is disposed to support the body at a first height above the surface, and when the first end of the base is positioned adjacent the surface, the second end is disposed to support the body at a second height above the surface.

Abstract: A bath drain assembly for use with a bathtub having a drain closure device mounted to a bottom drain and a movable actuating member engaging the drain closure device such that the drain closure device is toggled between open an closed positions when activated. A control device is in electronic communication with a sensor adapted to sense water level of fluid contained within the bathtub such that the drain closure device is moved to an open position via the actuating member when the sensor detects a given water level.

Abstract: A motor activated bathtub drain closure is associated with the bathtub having a bottom with a drain opening therein. A vertically movable drain stopper is mounted over the drain opening. A drain pipe is connected to the drain opening and is conventionally positioned below the drain opening. A motor having a movable element is located outside the drain pipe and is preferably mounted on the drain pipe. Linkage is secured to the movable element and extends from the movable element into the drain pipe and terminates at an inner end underneath the drain opening. The linkage is so configured that when the movable element is moved by the motor from a first position to a second position, the inner end of the linkage will engage the stopper and raise it with respect to the drain opening to permit fluid in the bathtub to flow by gravity.

Abstract: A faucet assembly including a mounting base and an upper faucet assembly. A cam fastener releasably couples the upper faucet assembly to the mounting base.

Abstract: A portable furniture combination and carrier comprising a shell having a back wall, a bottom, a first fixed side and a second fixed side, and a flexible base having a first wing detachably connectable to the first fixed side and hingedly connectable to the base and capable of standing perpendicular to the base. A second wing is detachably connectable to the second fixed side, and hingedly connectable to the base and capable of standing vertically, and an elongated bottom wing hingedly connected to the base at its end opposite the back wall, the bottom wing foldable to create a foot box and a top cover attachably connectable to the wings to form a box for holding a mattress. Alternatively, the combination comprises a chair having a footrest formed by folding the base, and a backrest formed by folding a top flap upwards from the interior of the shell.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved multi-purpose convertible bed assembly. The bed assembly main components include a head board, foot board, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a mattress support frame. The mattress support frame comprises a first bed frame and a second bed frame of substantially the same size and shape. A single bed frame supports a mini-size crib. The first and second frame can be interconnected into a rectangular structure to support a full size crib. The head board and footboard have substantially the same size and shape. Each foot board and head board are supported by a pair of adjustable leg members. Additionally, a telescopically L-shape bracket member is mounted into the top side of each foot board and head board. The first side panel and second side panel have substantially the same size and shape.

Abstract: A bed frame that can be assembled without the use of additional tools. The bed frame generally comprises a pair of spaced side rails, retainer brackets secured to each side rail, and cross support members extending between the side rails. Each retainer bracket has a base section for supporting one of the cross support members and an aperture extending through the base section. The apertures are aligned with threaded bores in the cross support members so that threaded portions of respective leg assemblies may be inserted through the apertures and used to secure the cross support members to the corresponding retainer brackets.

Abstract: A mat that can be connected to a pillow, a sleeping bag, or other mats, and is comfortable to sleep on, sturdy, and convenient to carry around; a pillow and a sleeping bag to be connected to the mat; and bedding including the pillow, the sleeping bag, and the mat. The mat 1 includes a primary mat body 10 and a strap 30 provided on the primary mat body 10 for attaching a pillow 100 to the primary mat body 10.

Abstract: An angle indicator is provided for measuring an angle of inclination of a structure with respect to a plane, such as a horizontal or vertical plane. The angle indicator includes a housing adapted and configured to be mounted to the structure, an indicator movably disposed in the housing having an angular range of motion about an axis intersecting the plane, and indicia provided on the housing for indicating proper angulation of the structure with respect to the plane. The indicia can be defined at least in part by a first arcuate segment, wherein the indicia and the indicator are configured to be in visual alignment to an observer when the angle of inclination of the structure with respect to the plane achieves a predetermined angle. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined angle can be about thirty degrees.

Abstract: A posturing device for posturing an individual so as to render the individual's back accessible. The posturing device comprises a base and a spine support system. The spine support system may be, for example, a flexible chain that conforms to the spinal shape of the individual. The device may also include one or more back supports attached to the base where each back support is moveable from a first configuration in which the back supports are applied to the base, and the individual's back is exposed, except in the spinal region, and a second configuration in which the back supports form an angle with the base and provided support to the back. The device may be used in order to carry out a treatment of the individual's back or for applying one or more transducers, such as microphones, to the individual's back.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosed pillows have a sleeve of viscoelastic material within which is received and enclosed a plurality of loose pieces of filler material. The sleeve can have one or more openings shaped and dimensioned to provide ventilation for the interior of the pillow and/or to enable a user to insert and remove an inner sleeve within which the filler material is retained. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve has two or more compartments for holding the same or different filler materials having the same or different densities, thereby providing a pillow adapted for different uses and support characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag structure comprising an airbag with multiple straight walls defining a hermetic interior; a plurality of baffles received in the interior of the airbag and a plurality of valves for communicating the interior with an air supply. Thus, contact area between the airbags and the human body is widely good,and the shape of the airbag structure of the mattress results in good comfort for a bed patient.

Abstract: A low-profile multilayer cushion assembly which can be used to support the human body under various conditions. The cushion assembly generally includes a top layer of supportive material having a relatively high compression modulus, a middle layer of woven material, and a bottom layer. The bottom layer includes a matrix of supportive material having a relatively low compression modulus and an arrangement of inserts spread throughout the matrix having a relatively high compression modulus. In the preferred embodiment closed-cell polyurethane foam is used for the top layer and inserts, and open-cell polyurethane foam is used for the bottom layer matrix. The inserts are adhesively attached to the matrix to provide additional resistance to buckling. An optional protective cover encases the bottom layer, middle layer, and top layer.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to providing mobility support to assist people in maneuvering. In aspects, a support structure is coupled to a base to secure the support structure in an upstanding position. A grab bar is coupled to the support structure. When the grab bar is lifted substantially vertically from the support structure, the grab bar may be decoupled from the support structure. When the grab bar is lifted such that a horizontal component of force is applied against the support structure, the grab bar resists decoupling from the support structure. Other aspects are described in the Detailed Description.

Abstract: A double high airbed having a central layer, upper coils extending from the central layer to a top sheet of the airbed, and lower coils extending from the central layer to the bottom sheet of the airbed. The central layer is formed of an upper middle layer and a lower middle layer. These two middle layers are welded together and extend the length and width of the airbed.