Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand harness for use with exercise and healthcare equipment such as a recumbent cross trainer. The harness includes an adjustable mount, a surface attached to the adjustable mount and a glove attached to the surface. The glove has adjustable portions which extend around the user's hand, locking the hand into place.

Abstract: A seamless kneepad structure is composed of a sheath, adjusting bands, and support pieces, wherein the sheath is in a shape of a sleeve made by an elastic fabric, a protection part is located at a front face of an exterior surface of the sheath, and a plurality of connection parts and stick parts for fixing the adjusting bands are located two sides of the sheath respectively. An extension hole is located at an opposite surface of the protection part, the adjusting band is constituted by a main body, a fixing piece, and an adjusting piece, and the support piece is made by connecting two iron pieces to a connection part whose back surface is provided with a stick piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment or robe that includes a stabilizer loop for overlap closures. The stabilizer loop is disposed on at least one of the garment's opposing front fabric panels and is adjacent to a peripheral edge of one or more of the front fabric panels. The robe includes a belt that is passed through a stabilizer loop. When a knot is formed from opposing end portions of the belt and the knot engages with the stabilizer loop, it effectively maintains opposing front fabric panels in a substantially overlapping position with respect to each other. As a result, the stabilizer loop provides several advantages. It provides improved stability to an overlap garment's closure for reducing slippage effects on the front fabric panels. In addition, the stabilizer loop provides improved alignment of bottom hemlines for a more aesthetic look.

Abstract: A protective garment comprises layers of material forming an outer shell so as to protect a wearer of the garment from heat exposure. A thermal insulation padding is attached to the layers so as to be concealed from direct exposure to the environment by the outer shell. The thermal insulation padding has a panel with a longitudinal dimension and bumps of material along the longitudinal dimension formed by pleats in the panel, whereby the thermal insulation padding provides additional insulation to the wearer below the outer shell. A method for securing a thermal insulation padding on a liner of a protective garment is also provided.

Abstract: A patient gown includes a garment having an access opening overlying a portion of a patient's body when worn; and a drape attached to the garment for movement between a covered position in which the drape covers the access opening to conceal, and maintain patient privacy of, the portion of the patient's body, and an exposed position in which the drape is uncovered from the access opening to expose, and enable access to, the portion of the patient's body. The patient's modesty is maintained while at the same time allowing unfettered access by a health care professional to different portions of the patient's body. The gown is medical personnel convenient especially for medical procedures, while retaining wanted coverage of the patient so as to avoid embarrassment due to unavoidable, undesired exposure of the body of the patient.

Abstract: An adjustable cap for fitting wears having different head sizes is made from a headpiece or shell formed from gores, at least one of which is uniaxially laterally stretchable. A bill is affixed to at least one of said gores for shading the eyes of a wearer of said adjustable cap. A knitted headband is affixed to the inside of said headpiece and to the gores. The headband is made from 6-way stretchable material made from about 50% cotton, about 25% spandex, and about 25% nylon.

Abstract: A novelty sports cap. On the head of the wearer, the cap makes the visual impression of a football helmet.

Abstract: A undergarment having elasticized fabric to support a body part, where the undergarment is fastened to an outer garment, and where the undergarment defines an aperture in a crotch area of a wearer.

Abstract: A helmet with large vent openings includes a vent shield to prevent the penetration of foreign objects and a vent airflow regulator positioned over the vent shield so as to regulate the amount of airflow allowed within the interior of the helmet. The vent shield is attached to the foam liner during the in-mold process, while the vent airflow regulator is positioned behind the vent shield after the in-mold process in a post-applied manner. A foam insert is positioned behind the vent airflow regulator and also has vent openings.

Abstract: Described is a protective headgear for sports and recreational activities. The protective headgear is designed to provide a user protection against impact or collision due to a fall or contact with a static or moving object, while at the same time providing the user the maximum amount of comfort and style. The headgear may comprise an inner, intermediate, and outer section. The inner section is formed of a material providing ventilation and/or shock absorption, the intermediate section is formed of a hardened material, and the outer section is formed of a fabric material intended to give the headgear an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: An eye protection device (1) includes two internally concave and externally convex protective shells (2, 3), which cover the eyes and the eyelids of a wearing person and are connected by an elastic wire bow (8), whose ends (6, 7) are attached to a projection (4, 5) on the protective shells (2, 3) at a distance from their outer edge (2c, 3c). The eye protection device no longer has the sharp-edged mechanical pressure of the outer edge of the protective shells, which feels unpleasant, and nonetheless ensures a secure seal of the outer edge of the protective shells in relation to the facial skin.

Abstract: Eyewear such as goggles having a frame made of a first material and a pair of side mounting tabs secured to the frame at the respective opposite side ends thereof for attachment with a head support such as a head strap. The side mounting tabs are made of a second material which is resilient in order to provide a flexibility of the tabs to allow the tabs to flip over such that the user can comfortably wear the goggles with or without a helmet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a functional apparel item, in particular protective apparel having a protective function against biological and/or chemical toxicant or noxiant materials, the apparel item being equipped with a measuring appliance capturing at least one measurable quantity and adapted for determining the serviceability of the apparel item.

Abstract: A marine toilet comprises an outer enclosure (10), a pump (12) arranged within the outer enclosure, an actuator (14) for operating the pump to implement toilet flushing, a toilet bowl (16) which is received in an opening in the top of the outer enclosure; and a seat (24) mounted over the opening in the top of the outer enclosure. The seat is mountable in any angular orientation with respect to the outer enclosure. This design enables the outer enclosure (10) to be installed in the optimum way having regard to the shape of the outer enclosure, the position of the flush control device, and the shape of the space in which the toilet is fitted. The direction faced by the toilet seat can be selected independently.

Abstract: A lavatory bowl that can separate urine and feces and improve sealing performance of the feces container, and is applicable to the urinary use appropriately. The lavatory bowl (1) has a urine container (20) and a feces container (30). It is characterized by an opening and shutting lid (60) to open and close a feces slot (12) located above a feces container (30), and an accumulation part to put urine in the urine container (20). It is also characterized by the configuration that the accumulation part is composed of a urine guidepath (14) where it is the outer edge part of the feces slot (12) and a urine accumulation tube (16) that is installed between the urine guidepath (14) and the urine container (20).

Abstract: In one of its aspects, the invention provides a cover for a body of water, the cover comprising one or more tiles. Each tile comprises a generally flattened tile body floatable atop the body of water to cover a surface area thereof. The tile body defines an enclosure wherein at least a portion of the tile body that defines the enclosure is deformable. Each tile also comprises a ballast having a density greater than water and a port for conveying a fluid having a density less than water into and out of the enclosure. Upon conveying the fluid into the enclosure via the port, the portion of the tile body deformably expands to increase a volume of the enclosure and increase a buoyancy of the tile and, upon conveying the fluid out of the enclosure via the port, the portion of the tile body deformably contracts to decrease the volume of the enclosure and decrease the buoyancy of the tile.

Abstract: In one of its aspects, the invention provides a cover for a body of water, the cover comprising one or more tiles. Each tile comprises a generally flattened tile body floatable atop the body of water to cover a surface area thereof. The tile body defines an enclosure wherein at least a portion of the tile body that defines the enclosure is deformable. Each tile also comprises a ballast having a density greater than water and a port for conveying a fluid having a density less than water into and out of the enclosure. Upon conveying the fluid into the enclosure via the port, the portion of the tile body deformably expands to increase a volume of the enclosure and increase a buoyancy of the tile and, upon conveying the fluid out of the enclosure via the port, the portion of the tile body deformably contracts to decrease the volume of the enclosure and decrease the buoyancy of the tile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a table that can be placed in a bathtub, remain stationary in the bathtub, and be used by the occupant of the bathtub.

Abstract: A load bearing grab bar to be used in public and household restrooms to aid elderly or handicapped people in lowering or raising themselves from a toilet or wheelchair. The grab bar is attached to the baseboard of the wall or an existing handrail, and has an adjustable support leg to provide better stability when weight is applied. The grab bar rotates from a vertical stored position to a horizontal in-use position to allow for better and safer mobility around home bathroom or public toilet stall.

Abstract: A protective cover for a rectangular bathtub to use during the construction of bathrooms. The cover is a rectangular sheet that has elongated strips of adhesive along its side edges. The strips of adhesive have a protective strip removably mounted thereto. Additionally, the cover has a plurality of spaced apart bands that extend diagonally across the cover with a precautionary message thereon to warn viewers that the work area is a potentially hazardous area. When in use, a plumber secures the cover to the bathtub.

Abstract: An improved, uniquely configured, self-contained, trailered mobile shower facility for use at large attendance events, such as concerts, races, fairs or exhibitions, with 11 separate and private coined operated, timed showering units, each shower unit having a changing area and a shower stall separated by an interior access partition, and each accessible by an exterior access door. The queue line for each showering unit would be directly in front of the exterior access door, thus providing users with the availability of choosing similar length lines as their friends, or short lines for quickly accessing the showers. The trailered mobile shower facility also has its own separate water heater, generator, air conditioning unit, fuel tank and pressure tank, thus being a one-stop showering facility for a great number of people.

Abstract: A shower stall tray includes a plastic shell defining an outer surface and a cavity that is filled with a light weight resinous material and a structural member having a density less than the resinous material. The plastic shell is formed to include a visible surface and a backside surface. The backside of the plastic shell defines an open cavity that is filled with a resinous material. The resinous material provides structural rigidity and the solid substantial feel providing a favorable perception of quality. The structural member not only provides structural support for the shower tray, but also displaces resinous material, thereby reducing the amount of resinous material required to fill the open cavity.

Abstract: A mobile sanitary system has a transportable platform, in particular a chassis, on which a plurality of sanitary elements are arranged. A number of technical supply devices are situated on the platform. According to one aspect of the invention, the technical supply devices are arranged in a central region of the platform, which region is surrounded all the way around by the plurality of sanitary elements.

Abstract: A sanitary connection and drain device for mounting in a basin (1), such as a washbasin, a bidet, or a kitchen sink, is illustrated and described, having a feed (2), via which water may be supplied to the sanitary connection and drain device and subsequently delivered into the basin (1), and a drain (3), for water delivered into the basin (1), which is integrated into the sanitary connection and drain device. Using the sanitary connection and drain device according to the present invention, the basin (1) only has to have one single opening, which is used, on one hand, to attach the sanitary connection and drain device and, on the other hand, as a drain of the basin (1).

Abstract: A slip on, securely fastened, tool free attaching, impact resistant bathtub spout cover includes an impact resistant body adapted to receive the spout for a bathtub therein, and at least one attaching strap coupled to the body at a rearward end of the body, wherein the strap is adapted to be secured around the spout. The body may include a substantially open bottom. The body may also include a high friction surface adjacent the spout and has at least 2 square inches of contact between the spout and the spout cover when installed. The body may further include a diverter valve access opening therein adapted to allow access to and operation of a diverter valve of the spout when the spout cover is installed. The strap may be an adjustable type strap with a buckle.

Abstract: A tub box, for use in enclosing a drain trap and a portion of a sewer-line pipe connected to the drain trap, includes a closed hollow one-piece housing adapted to receive the drain trap and sewer-line. The housing has opposite first and second end walls, and a compressible continuous side wall having a plurality of collapsible parallel folds attaching the end walls. A knock-out part has a base portion extending outwardly from the housing and a crown portion extending from the base portion. The base and crown portions are of different diameter so that removal of the crown portion creates a crown hole sized for a pipe of a given diameter while removal of the base portion creates a base hole sized for a pipe of a different diameter. A stake fastener, adapted to be secured about a stake, is located on the housing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a hoisting device including a hoisting module which is replaceably connected with a coupling arrangement for a trolley which is mounted in a ceiling-mounted rail arrangement, where the coupling arrangement is provided in two sections, where the first section is mounted on the hoisting module, and the second section is mounted in connection with the trolley, and where the hoisting module includes a lifting strap arranged for rolling up and unrolling and for fastening a lifting bracket and/or lifting canvas, where the first section of the coupling arrangement is mounted releasably on the hoisting module, that the first section and the second section of the coupling arrangement are mutually connected with a wire connection which is connected with a winding arrangement that includes means dimensioned for lifting the weight of hoisting module, lifting bracket and lifting canvas.

Abstract: Coverings, such as sheets or blankets, for use in medical settings are described herein. The coverings contain one or more closable slits or openings. In the preferred embodiment, the covering contains two slits. One slit is along the length of the material, in the center of the covering, and a second slit is perpendicular to the first slit. Thus, when used to cover a patient, the first slit generally runs along the length of a patient's body, and the second slit generally runs across the width of the patient's upper torso and outstretched arms. The slits or openings, or portions thereof, can be closed as desired by any suitable fastener, such as snaps, zippers, tape, buttons, or hook and loop fasteners. The closable slits allow a patient to remain covered while receiving the necessary medical care. Optionally, the covering contains one or more pockets. The covering may be made of any washable natural or synthetic material or blend thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control apparatus that can be ergonomically and movably connected to a patient support apparatus. The control apparatus comprises a control module which is operatively coupled to the patient support apparatus and can provide a means for controlling the plurality of patient support apparatus functions. The control module is adapted for connection to a housing and the housing is movably connected to the patient support apparatus by a coupling device. The coupling device enables the relative movement of the housing and as such the control module relative to the patient support apparatus. In this manner access to the control module, and therefore to the functionality of the patient support apparatus, can be provided independent of the configuration of the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: A compact self-storing seating comfort article is described for providing comfortable seating accommodation to individuals. The seating comfort article is particularly useful to individuals attending indoor or outdoor events, in which bleacher or ground seating is typical. The seating comfort article includes an attached reversible pouch and a seat pad and/or blanket that may be easily folded or rolled into the pocket for transportation without the need or use for zippers, snaps or straps. The seat pad may be quilted, foam, filled, or inflatable, and may further include an extendable ground sheet storable within the seat pad or attached pouch. The seat pad and blanket may include a water resistant layer, and the article may include a carry strap. The article components may be used independently and converted between several functional positions for versatility of use by the individual desiring comfortable accommodation in a seated position or when lying down.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile surface modification composition comprising a fabric conditioner and cubic or layered (platelet) particles having a negative zeta potential, wherein the cubic or layered particles are selected from the group consisting of zeolites, aluminas, and silicas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soil release agent comprising a multi-branched soil release/wetting agent having an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound and at least two surfactant branches attached thereto, wherein each surfactant branch includes at least one hydrophilic and at least one hydrophobic constituent and a polyester release agent in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: Yarn for an industrial fabric which is subjected to a heat-set temperature during production, the yarn being made from a polymeric material, the polymeric material including a first phase and a second phase. The melting temperature of the second phase is equal to or less than the heat-set temperature and the melting temperature of the first phase is higher than the heat-set temperature.

Abstract: A method for smoothing the laundry wrinkled during a washing process in the washing machine is disclosed. When a command signal for smoothing wrinkles of the laundry in the washing machine is inputted, water supplied in the washing machine is heated to generate steam and then the generated steam is injected to the laundry in the washing machine while rotating a drum of the washing machine. Thus, wrinkles of the laundry can be smoothed in the washing machine without causing a trouble of ironing.

Abstract: An improved washer (10, 210, 710) having a quick fill (32, 34) and a quick drain (36, 38) with reduced overall wash time is provided. Means are provided for doing a very cold wash to permit machine washing of fine clothing that heretofore was hand washed or dry cleaned. The washer (10, 210, 710) can be provided with one (30), two (224, 230) or three tanks (750A, B & C, 950A, B & C) for water at three temperatures, very cold (refrigerated), tap or city water supply temperature, or hot water. The very cold can be made by a refrigeration or chilling means (62, 64, 98), located in or adjacent the very cold water tank. The hot water can be provided from or have a heater (230, 320, 750C, 950C) therein one of the tanks. The washer also includes an improved embossed basket (600) with increased surface area. The features can be built into a new washer or retrofitted into an existing washer.

Abstract: The washing process W does not immediately begin with a heating phase tIK-tOS at the beginning of a wash program with an untypically cold supply of water when a heating device is turned on, but rather once a delay phase D has elapsed. Said washing process ends after a post-wash phase without adding any heat energy once a defined constant time tEK-tOK has elapsed after the delay phase. The temperature of the water or lye at the end of or after the end of the period during which water is added F is determined. If the determined temperature is less than a standard value S for the amount of water which has freshly run into the lye container prior to the beginning of the washing process W, the heating device is turned on and the beginning of the washing process is postponed according to a defined duration of time D.

Abstract: A method for water supply in a laundry device is disclosed. An object of the present invention is to provide a method for water supply in a laundry device which prevents detergent from remaining/being stuck in/to a dispenser body by discharging detergent/wash water more smoothly. A method for water supply in a laundry device includes (a) step for supplying water; (b) step for temporarily stopping water supply for a predetermined time in the middle of the water supply; and (c) step for re-starting water supply after the predetermined time and finishing water supply to a predetermined water level.

Abstract: A hair color which includes 0.5 to 8% by weight of a basic dye as a coloring agent, 0.5 to 15% by weight of a alcohol-soluble resin, 20 to 80% by weight of lower alcohol and 5 to 50% by weight of water. The hair color does not require washing of the hair immediately after being applied and enables the hair to be gradually dyed upon repeated use. The hair color can provide excellent water resistance against sweat and rain in a hot and humid period such as a summer season.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, for dyeing keratin fibres, of at least one specific compound containing active methylene and of at least one compound chosen from an aldehyde, a ketone, a quinone and a diiminoisoindoline or 3-aminoisoindolone derivative, which makes it possible to obtain, by reaction without an oxidizing agent, a coloration of the said keratin fibres.

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing textile fibre materials, which comprises bringing the fibre material into contact with (a) at least one reactive dye containing at least one anionic group, (b) at least one compound which reduces the ionic character of the anionic group, and (c) at least one nucleophilic compound, yields dyeings or prints having deep hues and very good fastness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mass colored polyester beer bottle and a method of producing a mass colored polyester beer bottle which method comprises incorporating into a polyester a dye of formula and a UV absorber.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush has an elongate body having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The body has an interior chamber with a motor. A shaft is operatively connected to the motor. A first movable bristle carrier is disposed on the head. The shaft is operatively connected to the first bristle carrier to impart motion thereto. The first bristle carrier has a first composite tuft formed from a plurality of closely spaced bristle tufts and a plurality of second bristle tufts. The second tufts have a height that is greater than a height of the first composite tuft. The bristles of the first composite tuft having free ends and the bristles of the second tufts having free ends.

Abstract: A disposable applicator is disclosed for applying a composition to an exposed surface. The applicator includes a back sheet, a liquid permeable substrate secured to one surface of the back sheet, and a composition applied to the liquid permeable substrate. The composition is capable of being transferred to an exposed surface by wiping the liquid permeable substrate against the exposed surface. The applicator also has a seal formed on at least a portion of an inner surface of the back sheet. The back sheet is then folded upon itself such that the seal extends completely around the perimeter of the substrate and protects the composition.

Abstract: A cleansing device is provided including a face layer having a face layer perimetric edge; a backing layer having a backing layer perimetric edge, wherein at least a portion of the backing layer perimetric edge is coupled to the face layer perimetric edge such that the face and backing layers define an interior space, the space including a cleansing device opening; a retaining layer coupled to one of the face and backing layers to form a retaining zone having a retaining zone opening; and an inclusion disposed within the retaining zone.

Abstract: A single-use applicator for amorphous substances comprising a base panel impermeable to the amorphous substance, a frame secured to the base panel, an amorphous substance deposited about the frame, and a thin, flexible cover that is unaffected by the amorphous substance and secured to the base panel to seal the amorphous substance layer in an enclosed space.

Abstract: A cleansing device is provided including a face layer having a face layer perimetric edge; a backing layer having a backing layer perimetric edge, wherein at least a portion of the backing layer perimetric edge is coupled to the face layer perimetric edge such that the face and backing layers define an interior space; a retaining layer coupled to one of the face and backing layers to form a retaining zone; and an inclusion disposed within the retaining zone, wherein the inclusion is a promotional or an information item.

Abstract: A cleaning tool, such as a mop, used for cleaning a surface includes a cleaning head having a face with a plurality of projections extending therefrom. A cleaning pad is removably attached to the cleaning head face by engagement with the projections, the pad being formed of a first material having a thickness and composition such that the projections penetrate through the pad and extend beyond an outer planar surface of the first material. The projections thus serve to securely attach the cleaning pad to the head and also provide an abrasive scrubbing functionality to the cleaning tool.

Abstract: A mounting accessory for installation behind the cover plate of a handle to mount a switch device behind the cover plate includes a body having mounting formations using which the switch device can be fastened to the mounting accessory and a cable clamp for a wire attached to the switch device. The mounting accessory is formed with an installation hole for fastening the mounting accessory to the cover plate using a screw.

Abstract: Side brushes adapted to be mounted on a sweeping machine and operative as a brush about a rotation axis are disclose herein. The side brushes include a base element and a bristle segment. According to one embodiment, the base element has at least one outer edge and an elongate channel extending inwardly from a respective outer edge. The bristle segment has a plurality of bristles and a frame member. The frame member has a configuration complementary to a configuration of the elongate channel such that interaction between the frame member and the base element adjacent the elongate channel couples the bristle segment to the base element. Each bristle has a top end, and all of the bristle top ends are fused together to define the frame member.