Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided soft armor. The soft armor comprises an armor structure having a threat side and an inner side inward of the threat side. The armor structure is formed from soft armor material, and the armor structure is substantially imperforable by rifle fire.

Abstract: A ballistic vest having an articulated body armor component and duty gear support component connected together such that the body armor and duty gear support component each support the weight of duty gear items positioned on a duty gear belt. The body armor component includes a rear panel fastened to the duty gear support component and a front panel attached to the duty gear component such that the front component can articulate over the duty gear portion based upon movement of a wearer.

Abstract: A loop fabric sheet for a load bearing vest having a rotary die cut pattern including an array of holes extending through the sheet for receipt of snaps to interface with a Snap Grid removable pocket and an array of slots extending through the fabric sheet to accommodate straps for a Molle system removable pocket.

Abstract: A front surface opened welding mask, in which an LCD shielding screen is simply attached to and detached from a welding plane and the LCD shielding screen is safely connected to the welding plane. The front surface opened welding mask includes a connection opening formed through the front surface of the welding plane, a front cover having a transparent window formed through the central portion thereof and attached to and detached from the connection opening, and buttons for connecting the front cover to the connection opening. The front cover having the transparent window is easily attached to and detached from the connection opening of the welding plane so that the LCD shielding screen is simply attached to and detached from the welding plane and a receiving portion fixes the LCD shielding screen without movement so that the LCD shielding screen is safely connected to the welding plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headband for protection of the head of small children, having a band body (1) consisting of at least one fore-arc (2) and a backside arc (3), and the at least one fore-arc (2) has a central portion (10) arranged above the nose, and a protecting band (24) is attached to the backside arc (3) to protect the face of the user.

Abstract: An athletic shirt which has triple gussets on each side providing an unparalleled range of motion and freedom. Each of the gussets have a specific function in the overall performance of the shirt. And, each gusset, of the present invention, is named in accordance with the particular group of muscles it provides unrestricted movement for. The gussets are named: 1.) Pectoralis major gusset; 2.) Serratus Anterior gusset; 3.) Latissimus dosi gusset.

Abstract: The instant invention is a device and a method for holding a tie in proper position. The device for holding a tie in proper position according to instant invention includes a sleeve having a backside, and means for attachment positioned on the backside. The method for holding a tie in proper position includes the steps of (1) providing a tie; (2) providing a device for holding the tie in proper position including a sleeve having a backside; and means for attachment positioned on the backside; and (3) securing the tie in proper position via the device for holding the tie in proper position.

Abstract: An instructional billiard glove worn on a player's bridge hand provided with a first, second, third, fourth and fifth releasable securing means positioned on a thumb stall bottom side, thumb stall distal end, an index finger stall interstice, index finger stall distal end, and a middle finger stall interstice, respectively. Open bridge formation is instructed by releasably securing the first and third releasable securing means. Closed bridge formation is instructed by releasably securing the first and fifth releasable securing means while releasably securing the second and fourth releasable securing means. Releasable securing means are preferably mating hook and loop fasteners fixed to the finger stalls.

Abstract: A sun hat has a curve visor, two supporting members secured on the visor, two sliding members, and a pair of eyeglasses; each supporting member has a holding recess on a rear side, and an elongate hole right in front of communicating with the holding recess; each sliding member is linearly displaceable along a respective elongate hole with a base part thereof being held in the holding recess, and with a hollow protruding part sticking through the elongate hole; the eyeglasses have a curved front part, and a connecting part on each temple thereof, and they are connected to the sliding members in an angularly displaceable manner with the connecting parts being held in respective hollow protruding parts of the sliding members; therefore, the eyeglasses can be pivoted from an in-use position to a not-in-use one, and adjusted in position.

Abstract: A head band device for protecting a wearer's eyes from perspiration from the wearer's forehead is provided. A substantially nonabsorbent band includes a front band portion and two side band portions. The gutter structure extends from an outer surface of the band. The gutter structure includes a gutter base and a gutter lip. The gutter structure in combination with the front band portion and at least part of the first and second side band portions forms a perspiration channel with a generally U-shaped cross-section. The gutter base has a first thickness at a central portion thereof. The gutter base has a second thickness at end portions thereof. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The gutter base slopes from the central portion downward toward the end portions thereof, transitioning from the first thickness to the second thickness. A closure system has two fasteners and an elastic loop member.

Abstract: Wearing comfort of a headwear may be enhanced and benefit to a wearer's health may be obtained when a headwear includes a head-covering portion for being worn on a head of a wearer, a visor portion combined to the head-covering portion, and a sweatband combined to the head-covering portion at its interior side, wherein the sweatband includes a cushion member having elasticity and a negative ion emitting member combined with or mixed into the cushion member.

Abstract: A method of using wearable items. The method includes the step of: providing a headwear item having a crown that engages a wearer's head and a rim/bill projecting angularly away from the crown; providing a second item; attaching the second item to the rim/bill; separating the second item from the rim/bill; and wearing the second item with the second item separated from the headwear item on at least one of: a) the wearer's limb or hair; or b) a clothing item worn by the wearer.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to anchor the belt in position around the waist of the wearer. This invention will keep the belt from moving higher or lower around the waist of the wearer. Belt loops around the waist band of the pants have kept the belt in place for years. There are a number of ways of holding up the pants at the waist without using a belt such as buttons, elastics, etc. But if you want to use a belt without belt loops the belt must be anchored. This is what the four claims are about. The belt anchor holds the belt more firmly in place. It also allows for the belt to be used without belt loops on the pants, giving the wearer a different look about the waist.

Abstract: An undergarment comprising a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, a waistband formed at the top of the front and rear panels, a leg band formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels and an interface. The interface is formed between the front and rear panels and generally extending at least partially between the waistband and the leg band on a side of the undergarment. The interface interleaves at least a portion of the front panel with at least a portion of the rear panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a garment that functions to shape, slim and smooth a wearer's thighs, specifically the point between below their buttocks and above their knees. The present invention is a one-piece elastic garment consisting, at least for it's major part, of a smooth, continuous elastic fabric. Construction comprises a band arrangement for encircling a wearer's thigh, below the buttocks and above the knees, with its ends joined by a medial seam. The garment may include friction bands, at its top and bottom, to assist in securing it against the desired location on the wearer's body. The garment is capable of being adjusted comfortably around the thighs of a human. Garment will be available in variety of sizes based on research of national US averages. Sizes will currently include but not be limited to; One (18-20 inches), Two (22-24 inches), Three (26-28) inches and Four (30-32).

Abstract: A helmet having a helmet shell including cooperating first and second sections in slidable engagement with one another, at least one locking assembly inter-connecting the first and second sections, the locking assembly including a pivoting member pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the pivoting member in the locked position pressing the shell sections against one another such as to prevent a relative sliding motion therebetween, the pivoting member in the unlocked position allowing the relative sliding motion, and at least one engagement member connected to the first shell section and removably engaging the pivoting member in the locked position to prevent accidental movement of the pivoting member toward the unlocked position.

Abstract: A device is depicted to raise and lower a toilet seat, the device having a rotation axis located under the toilet seat and which is attached or comes into contact with it; a lever attached to the rotation axis and which is moved by a user in order to convey its motion towards the rotation axis which, by being attached to the seat or coming in contact to it, raises or lowers the seat as desired; the rotation axis is housed in the conduits of already existing hinges that are formed by the toilet cover, seat, and hinge supports, or the rotation axis is housed along a housing provided in a base plate that is attached to the hinge supports existing in any toilet seats.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet comprising a locking component that locks a toilet component (e.g. a toilet seat or toilet lid) in an open, closed, or intermediate position. The holding or locking of the toilet component can be provided by a hinge, a spring, or some other appropriate manner.

Abstract: The invention converts a conventional domestic toilet into a system with automatic control of flushing water quantity and air deodorizing without any change of an internal flushing mechanism. A sensing means generates a presence signal, if a user is present in a toilet usage zone. A reversible electric driver actuates the existing toilet flush handle with the flush control mechanism and actuates a deodorant discharge valve with the deodorizing mechanism. A position feedback means defines in what position is located the flush control mechanism. A controller receives and processes the position feedback signals and the presence signals as well and makes the reversible electric driver to move, to stop or to change the movement direction. The invention is applicable for all toilets with pressure-type water flush system and with a water tank system comprising one or two manual flush handles.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy assembly including a connector and a jet device. The connector has a first portion directly connected to a return line port of the swimming pool and a second portion protruding in the pool. The jet device has a water entry port detachably connected to the second portion, an air entry port receiving air, and at least one jet valve. Each jet valve has water and air inlets in fluid communication respectively with the water and air entry ports and an outlet in fluid communication with the water and air inlets and letting through a mixed flow of air and water. The jet device is removable when not in use by detaching the water entry port from the second portion. A hydrotherapy device with a substantially rectangular casing and a method of installing a hydrotherapy device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A spa cover lifting device for removing and replacing a spa cover formed by two parts joined along a folding joint from a top of a spa having a plurality of opposite sides.

Abstract: A bathtub barrier (100, 300) is disclosed having a pair of extendable rod assemblies (110, 310) having pivotably nonskid end piece assemblies (112, 312) adapted to engage the sides of a bathtub, and a pliable panel (102, 302) interconnecting the rod assemblies. The rod assemblies include an inner tube (130) and an outer tube (150) that are slidably engaged, and a lead screw assembly (122, 322) that allows the user to selectively adjust the length of the rod assemblies to attach the barrier to the bathtub. The end piece assemblies include nonskid panels (111, 311) that may be made from EVA. An optional upper extension (200) may be removably attached to the rod assemblies, and may be adjustably positioned. An optional lower panel portion (405) may extend downwardly from the rod assemblies, and may include suction members (406) to attach the barrier to the bottom of the bathtub.

Abstract: A spa is provide with a heat pump for both heating and cooling the water contained in the spa tub. The heat pump uses the existing water pump of the hydrotherapy system to circulate the water through the water heat exchanger of the heat pump. Condensation produced by the heat pump is pumped into the spa tub. Components of the heat pump and water pump are acoustically isolated for noise reduction. Electronic noise reduction may be implemented. Co-generated heat is used to heat the air to produce warm therapeutic bubbles and to feed an ozonator. In addition, an auxiliary electrical resistance heater is arranged in combination with the heat pump for rapid water heating.

Abstract: A sleep-a-way couch. The sleep-a-way couch has a first support adapted to support a first mattress. The sleep-a-way couch has a second support adapted to support a second mattress and moveably positionable and is generally positionable beneath the first support. The sleep-a-way couch has a seating portion having a width and being positioned above the surface on which the sleep-a-way couch rests to define a seating height. The first mattress and the second mattress are about the same length and the ratio of the seating width to the seating height is within the range of from about 0.8 to about 1.3.

Abstract: A transfer device has a carriage supported on a base, movable between a home position and an extended position. A table assembly includes a lower table fixed to the carriage and an upper table coupled to the lower table, movable between a downward position in forcible contact with the lower table and an upward position having no contact with the lower table. The table assembly moves toward the extended position with the tables in forcible contact to place the table assembly underneath the object to be transferred while keeping the base stationary. The plates are separated to lift the object on the upper table while the lower table remains resting upon the support surface. The table assembly returns to the home position while supporting the object on the upper table and keeping the upper and lower tables separated. The device may operate in a bidirectional manner.

Abstract: A patient transfer device has four casters and two counter-rotating steering wheels. The steering wheels provide a turning path whose center of curvature lies along a transverse centerline of the device. A foot pedal selectively lifts the steering wheels off the floor or brakes them. Another foot pedal at a back end of the device can lock the casters at the front end in a straight direction. The transfer table of the device may be inclined either longitudinally or transversely, and has an upper table whose edge rollers retract to introduce slack in the upper belt so that an air mattress can be inflated. The upper belt selectively disengages from the lower belt using movable, pneumatically-actuated pinch rollers. The outer surface of the upper belt is rough while the outer surface of the lower belt is smooth. The belts are constructed of a material which includes an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing a person from a lateral incumbent position to a sitting position and vice versa, comprising: engaging means for engaging on the person. The invention relates to a bed provided with such an apparatus. The invention further relates to a method for displacing a person from a lateral recumbent position to a sitting position using such an apparatus.

Abstract: A foldable articulation for a playpen includes a mounting seat, two pivot rods pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the mounting seat, and a folding device mounted on the mounting seat and releasably rested on each of the two pivot rods. Thus, the articulation is operated to fold the playpen when not in use, thereby saving the space of storage. In addition, a user only needs to press the press member of the folding device to fold the articulation, so that the user's one hand will not be inserted into the inside of the mounting seat, thereby preventing the user's one hand from being clamped so as to protect the user's safety.

Abstract: A hammock including an opposing pair of hinge brackets. Each of the hinge brackets includes a pair of slots formed therein. Support poles having opposing top and bottom ends are disposed within the slots formed in the opposing hinge brackets. The top ends of the opposing support poles are joined at opposing apexes. A sling is connected to the support poles. The support poles are angularly movable within the slots formed in the opposing hinge brackets in response to the weight of a user wherein the opposing apexes move angularly apart for stabilizing the hammock.

Abstract: A medical lifting device is provided. The medical lifting device comprises a lifting unit that is operable in a linear motion. A spindle drive is operable to adjust the lifting unit. A first ball joint is disposed in the lifting unit and a second ball joint is disposed where the spindle drive is respectively supported.

Abstract: An infant nesting device is provided. The infant nesting device comprises a bottom surface, a sidewall and at least one audio speaker. The bottom surface has a defined perimeter and is formed from a substantially cushioning material. The sidewall is attached to the bottom surface and surrounds at least a portion of the perimeter of the bottom surface. The sidewall is formed from a substantially cushioning sound permeable material. The speaker is disposed in the sidewall and is adapted for operable connection to an external audio device.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a combination tool apparatus that comprises a first tool part having a first plier jaw and a second tool part having a second plier jaw rotatable relative to an axis of rotation; compressive grip surfaces; a hammer head; a wire cutter element; a wire stripper element; and a handle. In certain of the many embodiments, the hammer head may be established within certain dimensional constraints relative to other part(s) of the tool, and/or the apparatus may not comprise a nail pulling claw.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain hindered nitroxyl, hydroxylamine and hydroxylamine salt compounds and selected organic UV filters. The stabilized products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: A textile impregnated with a preparation containing ethyl 3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)-propionate.

Abstract: A washing machine which prevents wrinkling of laundry in washing, rinsing, and dehydrating operations, and a method for controlling the same. The method includes determining whether a wrinkle preventing course is selected, performing a washing operation by supplying washing water to a water level designated according to an amount of the laundry disposed in the washing machine, when it is determined that the wrinkle preventing course is selected, and measuring a time of the washing operation, and additionally supplying the washing water at a designated time before the washing of the laundry is completed.

Abstract: A washing machine which maximally reduces noise generated from a washing process so as to satisfy a low-noise requirement of a user, and a method for controlling the same. The method includes determining whether a calm washing course is selected, and performing low-noise calm washing by controlling a dehydrating operation performed after washing and rinsing operations so that the dehydrating operation is performed at less than a designated speed, when it is determined that the calm washing course is selected.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods for removing make-up from keratinous materials which consist in applying, after treating the fiber with a ligand-receptor system, at least one ligand and/or at least one salt. The invention also concerns make-up compositions for keratinous materials comprising, at least one ligand and at least one compound selected among salts and amino acids.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers such as the hair, which comprises, in a suitable medium, at least one oxidation base, optionally at least one coupler and at least one polyoxyethylenated sorbitan ester with a number of moles of ethylene oxide of less than or equal to 10. Such a composition makes it possible to conserve a strong coloration, while at the same time limiting the discomfort that may be experienced on the scalp at the time of application of the dye composition or after this application.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a ready-to-use agent for coloring keratin fibers containing (i) at least one heterocyclic hydrazone derivative of formula (I), (ii) at least one CH-active compound of formulas (II) to (IX) and (iii) at least one oxidant, a multicomponent kit and a method for coloring keratin fibers by use of said agent.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a semi-finished product is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for sealing a surface of a first water-soluble member to a surface of a second water-soluble member, wherein an atomised aqueous composition is applied to at least one of the surfaces and the surfaces are contacted together to form a seal.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having an ultrasound transducer 22 and an acoustic waveguide 24 facilitating the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic energy to fluids in the oral cavity is disclosed. Preferred ultrasound operating parameters for operation in aqueous environments and in dental slurries are disclosed. Devices may incorporate a drive motor 16 for oscillating a device head 23, acoustic waveguide 24 and one or more bristle tuft(s) 26 at sonic frequencies, and preferred sonic operating parameters are also provided. Multi-element piezoelectric transducer assemblies 30, 40, and various control and communications features are disclosed. Oral hygiene devices disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, stimulating dental tissue, and disrupting biofilm.

Abstract: The invention relates a device for suction of waste and contaminating substances from the ground of the type used in machines for cleaning roads and similar comprising a suction pipe (2) and a recirculation pipe (3), the device comprising: an inlet aperture (2a) of the suction pipe (2a) and an outlet aperture (3a) of the recirculation pipe (3); the outlet aperture (3a) being a slot surrounding the inlet aperture (2a) near the ground; the device further comprising a system for adjustment (12) of the distance from the ground consisting of an articulated quadrilateral (13), a fluid dynamic cylinder (14) and at least one castor (15) in contact with the ground.

Abstract: The invention relates a protective structure for brushes of sweeping machines (30) having a frame (31) and at least one cup-shaped brush (20) supported protruding from the frame (31), said structure (1) comprising a flexible membrane (2), positioned near the cup-shaped brush (20) and suitable to prevent the diffusion of dust in the environment, and a supporting system (3) for the flexible membrane (2), the supporting system (3) being movably connected to the sweeping machine and comprising a movable portion (6) which shapes the flexible membrane (2) and elastically deforms near the frame (31) counter to elastic means (9).

Abstract: A cleaning tool to remove foreign matter from a light receiving surface of an imaging device in a photographing device includes a body, a planar member, and a connecting member. The body extends in a longitudinal direction thereof. The planar member is provided at the end of the longitudinal direction, and has an adhesive surface to adhere to the foreign matter, a first edge, and a second edge that is at the opposite side of the first edge. The connecting member connects the body and the planar member, and the connecting member causes one of the first edge or the second edge of the planar member that is contact with the light receiving surface to detach from the light receiving surface earlier than the other, by an operation of the body, so that said foreign matter adheres to said adhesive surface.

Abstract: A multi base contact device is disclosed. The contact device has multiple bases providing multiple contact faces where bristles are placed for engaging a working surface. A perpendicular wall separates and extends to clean the tongue. This extension to the tongue can structure nodules squeegees arrays of nodules or squeegees and matrices but are preferably bristle structures formed from plastic resins wherein the device is configured not only to clean dentition but to clean to tongue.

Abstract: A toilet cleaner (1012) is mounted on a cleaning device and cleaning is effected by bristles (1034) and scrapers (1052, 1053). The toilet cleaner (1012) is discharged from a cleaning device by a pusher on that device sliding down and knocking the toilet cleaner off. The toilet cleaner (1012) is flushed down the toilet with water flowing through the hollow toilet cleaner and out of an opening (1082) at the leading end of said toilet cleaner. The toilet cleaner (1012) then degrades or dissolves and is biodegradable.

Abstract: A box for receiving an electrostatic fabric includes a top cover, a sliding member and a bottom cover. The sliding member is received and slidable in the box, and has a fixing portion mounting with an electrostatic fabric and a tongue having a through opening adjacent to the fixing portion. Two resilient arms extend from the fixing portion toward the through opening of the tongue, and two sliding blocks are provided at free ends of the two resilient arms, in which the two sliding blocks cooperate with two stoppers of the top cover to selectively control the sliding member at a lock state and a release state. When the sliding member is located at a lock state, the electrostatic fabric extends outside the box through a first opening of the box, but when the sliding member is located at a release state, the electrostatic fabric retracts in the box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scouring web and a method of making a scouring web. The scouring web comprises a plurality of metal fibers and a plurality of polymeric fibers. The metal fibers and polymeric fibers are combined and a portion of the polymeric fibers secures the metal fibers and polymeric fibers together to form the web.

Abstract: A wiper arm for a wiper assembly of an automotive vehicle, the wiper arm being formed in a single piece from a metallic blank and having an inner end portion of generally U-shaped configuration in cross-section that is formed by drawing the blank in a progressive die, and an outer end portion that is formed with a C-shaped configuration in cross-section, by hemming. The outer end portion has a central portion with edge portions that are reversely folded to underlie the central portion, edges of the edge portions being disposed in close proximity to one another. An end portion of the outer end portion of the wiper is reversely folded to be spaced from and and underlie a portion of the outer end portion there above, and the end portion is provided with an opening by which a wiper blade may be attached to, or removed from, the wiper arm.