Abstract: A ballistic resistant pad (20) for use in protective textile or the like comprises one or more sheets (22) of high-strength fibers, and a plurality of elongated metal elements (24). The metal elements (24) are bonded to at least one of the sheets (22) so as to give to the pad (20) a degree of resiliency to come back close to its original form after a local impact.

Abstract: Air-deflection attachment for an item of protective gear worn on the head of a wearer. The attachment includes a deflector portion of unitary substantially air-impermeable flexible construction for location alongside the face and forwardly from an ear of the wearer, and an attachment portion attached to the deflector portion for releasably attaching the attachment to the item of protective gear. The deflector portion is generally in the form of a vertically elongated aerofoil, for deflecting flow of air past the head of the wearer arising from movement of the wearer in a direction in which the wearer is facing, away from the wearer's outer ear canal opening.

Abstract: A conditioning garment has front and rear panels (11, 12) with a neck opening (13) between them. A manifold (17) extends along the lower edge of the front (11) panel and a manifold (24) extends along the lower edge of the rear panel (12). Tubes (27) extend between the manifolds (17, 24) and carry conditioned liquid over the torso of a wearer to heat/cool the torso. The tubes (27) are equally spaced and generally the same length to provide even heating/cooling. The garment (10) is easy to don and remove. The garment (10) can be modified by the addition of various chest compression devices, a neck support and a harness tensioning device. All these are designed to encounter increased +G-forces on the body of a wearer.

Abstract: A garment including an outer shell configured to be worn on at least part of a body of a wearer and a pad directly or indirectly coupled to a selected location of the outer shell to provide padding at the selected location. The pad includes an open cell foam padding material which resists melting, dripping or igniting when exposed to a temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes. The padding material has a sealant located thereon to reduce the absorption of moisture therein. The pad further includes an abrasion resistant material coupled to the padding material by the sealant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clothing and more particularly to a garment designed to hold portable electronic devices and other items such as wallets, keys, etc. The garment has at least one and preferably more than one pocket to hold an electronic device, i.e., a cell phone. Each pocket includes an internal passageway that leads to an interior side of the vest. The garment also includes a central passageway system which includes two passageways that are on opposite sides of the central opening of the garment. The passageways are segmented and allow for installation of wires. The garment further includes a horizontal passageway that passes from the left side of the interior of the vest around the central portion of the back to the right side of the vest. In the central passageway system, one or more wires can be removed and installed from an individual passageway segment without disturbing other wires neatly fastened in other passageway segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning mitts, and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a mitt under the invention may be made of microfiber material, and may be defined by a hand-receiving section, a separate thumb-receiving section, a separate index-finger receiving section, and a separate three-finger receiving section. In another embodiment, a mitt under the invention may have an elastic section defining an opening in the mitt for insertion of a user's hand. In a further embodiment, for a method of using a mitt to clean under the invention, a microfiber mitt may be provided, a user may insert a hand into the mitt, and the mitt may be used to clean a surface. The microfiber material of the mitt may allow the surface to be dusted when the mitt is dry and/or cleaned when the mitt is damp.

Abstract: Elastomeric articles, such as gloves are disclosed. The gloves include a primary matrix made from one or more elastomeric materials and a foam donning layer. In one embodiment, for instance, the donning layer can be formed from a polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam can be created from the reaction product of a polyurethane prepolymer and a solution containing water. The resulting foam can be hydrophilic and can absorb moisture for preventing moisture from being trapped between the primary matrix and a user's skin.

Abstract: A protective glove for a firefighter or for an emergency worker has a protrusion, such as a protruding button, which protrudes from one of the finger-covering portions of the protective glove, other than the thumb-covering portion of the protective glove, on a front face of the protective glove, and which facilitates pushing a recessed pushbutton of an emergency device, such as a microphone for a two-radio.

Abstract: An enhanced cuff design for gloves is disclosed, which allows for greater comfort and flexibility for the wearer while maintaining the rigidity and snug fit that is needed for many sports, work, and industrial use gloves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a head gear. The object of the invention is to increase the functionality of the head gear concerning playing and security features. To achieve said object the head gear comprises a whistle attached to it.

Abstract: The pair of denim pants, particularly jeans, designed for added durability in areas of high stress. The areas of high stress include the waistband, the belt loops, pockets and yoke on a pair of denim. These areas of high stress are lined and reinforced with a nylon material. The denim material will encase the nylon material increasing the strength of pants when stitched in the final form.

Abstract: A walking training apparatus having a support vest adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left and right attachment projections with buckles. Left and right straps, each having buckles on one end and forming a loop handle on the opposite end, attach to the projection buckles. Both straps have clasps connected to the buckle end and slidably attached to the strap, allowing strap length to be adjusted. The left and right projection buckles are detachably connectable to one another when the straps are removed from the vest, preventing the projection buckles from distracting the infant or snagging on other objects. The vest is fitted using hook and loop fasteners and vest straps. All seams are double bar tacked for durability.

Abstract: The invention is directed to protective helmets having vents with a manually operable vent shutter and methods of using same. In one embodiment, a helmet includes an outer shell, an upper liner, a lower liner, and a vent shutter positioned within a space defined by the upper and lower liners. The helmet includes at least one vent formed through the outer shell, upper liner, and lower liner. The helmet further includes an actuator assembly operable to move the vent shutter to open and close the at least one vent. The actuator assembly includes an engagement member, such as a gear. The engagement member engages the vent shutter and effects movement of the vent shutter when rotated relative to the vent shutter about the rotation axis. In another embodiment, the upper liner may be omitted and the vent shutter may be disposed between the interior of the outer shell and the lower liner.

Abstract: A device for opening-closing sun visor of a helmet is disclosed. The device comprises a helmet body 10 provided in front with an opening portion 11 for the face and having a pair of hinge shafts 12 protruded on both the left and right sides, a sun visor 20 having a visor portion 21 placed on the side of the opening portion 11 of the helmet body 10, extending portions 22 extended to the left and right sides of the visor portion 21, and hinge slots 23 formed at the ends of the extending portions 22; and an opening-closing mechanism 30 having a slider 31 connected to the top center of the visor portion 21 of the sun visor 20, a guide rail 32 which is attached to the ceiling of the helmet body 10, and a guide holder 35 which is attached lengthwise to the top center of the helmet body.

Abstract: A device for opening-closing jaw guard of a helmet is disclosed. The device has a hinge means 400 comprising fixed plates 410 which are fixed on both the left and right sides of the helmet body 1 and each of which has a long hole 411, operating plates 420 which are fixed on the inside of the left and right extending portions 4a of the jaw guard 4 and each of which has an arc-shaped internal gear 421, a planetary gear 430 which is engaged with the internal gear 421 of the operating plate 420, and has a protuberance 431 formed on either side, and a cutaway portion 432 formed on the outer circumference; and a pivoting lever 440 which has a shaft protuberance 441 of front end inserted into the cutaway portion 432 of the planetary gear 430 and a penetration hole 442 of rear end inserted into the main boss 423 of the operating plate 420.

Abstract: A chest protector to reduce risk of commotio cordis. The chest protector includes an inner protector member and an outer shell. The inner protector member includes a protector plate and one or more supporting members. The protector plate has a first surface facing the user's chest and a second surface facing away from the user's chest, and the first surface has a central portion and side portions. The one or more supporting members are attached to the side portions of the first surface of the protector plate but not to the central portion of the first surface such that an air space is defined by the central portion of the first surface and the one or more supporting members. The protector plate and the one or more supporting members are configured such that the central portion of the first surface of the protector plate is spaced apart from the chest.

Abstract: A cover lid for a urinal having a fresh scent compartment includes a basic portable urinal container with cover lid made to secure a new plastic hand on top of it. The basic portable urinal container is for receiving and storing the user's urine. The new plastic hand is for storing a fresh scented liquid inside, so the user can control the unpleasant odors found inside the urinal container. Finally, both the new cover lid & new plastic hand were specially made to be placed together to form a new compartment. In addition the new plastic hand has a screw on 24 mm flip-top cap w/valve for releasing the liquid from the new plastic hand into the urinal's container.

Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual flushing quantified water-saving device in toilets with a single push-button (11) which actuates, by moving upwards, an overflow pipe (3), provided with a float (5) capable of maintaining the device open until the complete flush if there are no further forces acting on said pipe except its own weight, and it furthermore has a variable extra weight (6) arranged at an intermediate height which, in a first instantaneous pressing, acts together with the weight of the assembly, closing the outlet valve (4) before the complete emptying, a pre-established volume of water remaining in the tank, whilst upon performing a second pressing during the refilling of the latter, the pipe (3) remains in a raised position and the outlet valve (4) open until the complete emptying of the tank as the variable extra weight (6) has disappeared, it being sufficient that the second press be instantaneous so as to achieve the complete flush.

Abstract: The conservation of water is an issue that preoccupies an increasing number of people. Among all domestic appliances, toilet is an appliance that consumes an appreciable quantity of water. The present invention provides a dual flush system that allows to select the volume of water when using a toilet by choosing between two volumes of water. The dual flush system can be easily installed without tools on a toilet.

Abstract: A toilet transfer system is described for assisting a person to transfer between a wheelchair and a toilet. The system comprises a base unit that is attached to a toilet and that may be supported by one or more legs. The system further comprises a transfer board that is rotatably coupled to the base unit, allowing the transfer board to be positioned in a variety of positions without need to detach the toilet transfer system from the toilet. The transfer board may be pointed forward to allow the wheelchair to be positioned for transfer, pointed towards the wheelchair for transfer, and pointed back for compact storage between transfers and for normal use of the toilet. A coupling system accommodates height differentials between the toilet and the wheelchair, and allows the transfer board to become lifted up off the base unit and/or rotated without becoming misaligned from the base unit.

Abstract: A chair is adjustable in many planes and includes inflatable sections that support the seat of a patron as well as the lumbar section of the patron. A sink is adjustable and is used in conjunction with the chair to provide maximum comfort to both the patron and to the stylist. The sink includes a neck opening that cooperates with a neck support section on the chair whereby a patron is comfortably supported with his or her head on both the chair and on the sink.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus for an infant or child having an open-topped container for bathing liquids, a lid adapted to close the container, and a means for carrying the bathing apparatus.

Abstract: A whirlpool foot bath for a pedicure chair having a housing with a removable cap and a rotor and stator magnetic motor within the housing. Water in the bath is circulated through an inlet in the cap and out through at least one outlet in the cap. A method of use is described.

Abstract: A whirlpool foot bath for a pedicure chair having a housing with a removable cap and a rotor and stator magnetic motor within the housing. Water in the bath is circulated through an inlet in the cap and out through at least one outlet in the cap. A method of use is described.

Abstract: A sofa arm (1) is described, connected to the frame (2) of the sofa by means of at least one bayonet coupling (3), which comprises means designed to fix it reversibly to the frame of the sofa. The fixing means comprise, for each bayonet coupling, an L-shaped body (4) integral with the element of the bayonet coupling which is fixed to the arm (1) or with that fixed to the frame of the sofa, locking means (5) integral with the frame of the sofa or with the arm and a screw (6), inserted into a through hole present in the area of the L-shaped body (4) that protrudes with respect to the surface of the arm or with respect to the surface of the frame and into the locking means (5) to reversibly fix the L-shaped body (and the arm) to the frame of the sofa (1). The arm advantageously also carries the supporting feet (7) of the sofa.

Abstract: A multipurpose sleeping bag has a shell and liner covering a synthetic-fiber insulator. A head opening located in the center of the multipurpose sleeping bag is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener, which is used to draw the edges of the head opening around one's neck in an over garment mode of operation. A drawstring when used in the sleeping bag or quilt modes can close the head opening. A foot draft tube extends along the bottom edge to each side. A draw cord extends along the bottom outer end to compress the foot portion and the foot draft tube into a knot-like configuration for the sleeping bag mode. For operations other than the sleeping bag mode, the draw cord is left in place to form a skirt-like configuration. Two separate multipurpose sleeping bags can be joined to give the user a lower temperature sleeping range.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for a medical table accessory includes a base including: (i) a rail-receiving channel block defining a rail-receiving channel adapted to receive and releasably retain an associated medical table accessory rail; and, (ii) a plunger assembly mount that includes a mounting wall. The plunger assembly is mounted to the mounting wall. The plunger assembly includes a plunger that moves in the aligned plunger holes relative to the base in a straight-line reciprocal manner between a retracted position and an extended position. The plunger includes a working end that extends into the rail-receiving channel when said plunger is located in its extended position to abut an associated medical table accessory rail located in the rail-receiving channel and capture the associated medical table accessory rail between the plunger working end and the front hook to prevent disengagement of the base from the associated medical table accessory rail when the plunger is in its extended position.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion for use in a method of supporting the knees and legs of a person during surgery includes an inflatable bladder that can move from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The method involves placing a patient on a surgical table, decompressing the patient's spine to a flat back/drop knee position, interposing the bladder between the table and the patient's knees and advancing the knees to a full prone position by inflating the bladder.

Abstract: A patient support having a deck with an adjustable length. The patient support includes a portion configured to extend the length of the deck. The hospital bed is configured to support a bariatric, large, or obese patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting and rescuing people from danger areas, said device including a heat-resistant film or canvas. The bag-like device (1) is formed by a central section (2) and overlapping lateral folding panels (3, 4) arranged on both sides of the central section (2). A foot pocket (5) is formed by the longitudinal end region of the central section (2) of the bag. The outer edges (6) of the central section (2) of the bag are provided with bands (7) that can be connected to each other when the lateral folding panels (3, 4) are overlapping in the closed state, by means of quick acting fasteners (8), thereby securing the person to be transported. The outer side of the foot pocket (5) and the outer side of the central section (2) of the bag are coated with a fireproof, friction-resistant and tear-proof fabric (10). Carrying straps (9) are arranged at the outer edges (6) of the central section (2) of the bag in order to transport a person in the rescue bag (1).

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: A bedding system designed to provide air to an end user an air supply of filtered air; a platform having a plurality of air holes; and a mattress with a plurality of air holes to permit the flow of air to the end user.

Abstract: A composition comprising a stable mixture of at least one stain resist agent, at least one soil resist agent, and at least one coapplication enhancer, said enhancer comprising at least one of an alkali metal salt; alkali metal aryl salt; ammonium salt; ammonium aryl salt; aryl sulfonic acid; urea; amide; alkylamide; dialkylamide; amide of C1 to C6 alkanoic acids or of C2 to C6 alkandioic acids; diamides of C2 to C6 alkandioic acids; cyclic imide of C2 to C6 alkandioic acids; C3 to C6 lactams, or combinations thereof, is disclosed.

Abstract: A textile care composition comprising nitrogen-containing cellulose ethers of the formula (I) ((R—O—)3Rcell)y ??(I) herein Rcell is an anhydroglucose radical (C6H10O5), y is from 80 to 65 000; R is a radical of the formula (II) wherein each of a and b is independently 2 or 3; c is 1, 2 or 3; each of m and p is independently an integer from 0 to 10; n is an integer from 0 to 3, q is 0 or 1; each of R1 and R2 is independently hydrogen or a C1-4 alkyl radical; R3 is hydrogen, —NR1R2, a carboxylic acid group or a sodium carboxylate, potassium carboxylate or ammonium carboxylate group, with the proviso that R3 is hydrogen when q is 0, and with the further proviso that n in at least one of the R radicals is greater than 0 or the —R3 moiety in at least one of the R radicals represents —NR1R2. These textile care compositions impart to textiles improved softness, increased shine and color brilliance, odor freshening, and reduction in the creasing behavior and in the static charge.

Abstract: A composition for conditioning and cleansing textiles, especially leather, is provided. Furthermore, the composition has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drum washing machine which is capable of lifting clothes to a predetermined height and then dropping the lifted clothes so that the clothes can be washed by means of friction and impact. The drum washing machine is capable of heating wash water and spraying the heated wash water into a tub and a drum of the washing machine in a phase of high-temperature and high-pressure steam, thereby rapidly soaking clothes in the wash water, improving sterilizing and washing efficiencies of the drum washing machine, and saving wash water and electric energy.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to efficiently perform a series of processing including washing in which, for example, different types of clothes or a large volume of clothes etc. are washed and threreafter arranged in order. The clothes etc. are sortably stored in a washing basket (A) for storing the clothes etc, hung on hangers by hanging them vertically, a washing basket (B) for storing the clothes etc. hung on hangers by stacking them horizontally, and a washing basket (C) for storing the clothes etc. by folding them up and stacking them on each other. Pre-processing is performed such that after these washing baskets have beet charged into a pre-processing chamber (1) and the pre-processing chamber (1) has been evacuated to remove gases such as air contained in clearances in the clothes etc., deaerated washing fluid is introduced into the pre-processing chamber (1) to immerse the clothes etc. in the washing fluid.

Abstract: The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a convenient to use hair dye kit. The present invention allows users to dye hair by using a hair dye kit that eliminates the need for messy mixing of the elements needed to dye hair. The present invention is comprised of a multiple chamber syringe containing the ingredients needed to be mixed in order to dye hair. Each chamber is further comprised of a removable cap attached to an outlet tip that is operable for release of the chamber contents when the common plunger is engaged to create a controled release of the contents of each chamber. The present invention is further comprised of a removable mixing tip that is operable for engaging the outlet tips of each chamber, once the caps are removed, such that the contents from each chamber flows into the mixing tip, are properly combined, and flow out of the orifice at the dispensing end of the mixing tip and onto the targeted portion of the hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising at least oneoxidation base chosen from cationic 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivatives and addition salts thereof, and a method employing this composition. The present disclosure also relates to cationic 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivatives and the addition salts thereof.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe has a bottom surface with a fabric insert glued into a recess. The method of gluing the fabric insert to the shoe outsole comprises cleaning the recess of the outsole, priming the recess to receive glue, applying glue to the recess; applying glue to the fabric insert; and pressing the fabric insert into the recess to fix the fabric insert in the recess.

Abstract: An auxiliary supporting unit is provided for a boarding bridge, a boarding bridge with the same and method for improving stability of a boarding bridge. The auxiliary supporting unit includes a leg support which can be driven to extend and retract; and a foot portion attached to one end of the leg support, wherein the foot portion can be supported on the ground when the leg support is extended and can leave the ground when the leg support is retracted.

Abstract: A submersible cleaner includes a valve within a flow passage for interrupting fluid flow and thus drive the cleaned over submerged surfaces to be cleaned. An element moveable between the valve and a wall surface within the passage reduces a gap formed between them such that flow through the passage is directed along one side of the valve resulting in improved driving power and reduced clogging by debris passing through the passage. The element may be attached to either the valve or the wall, and may make slidable engagement with them. A flexible plate engaging the surface includes a plurality of tongues radially extending about the periphery with each tongue having a lower surface portion contacting the surface to be cleaned and an outmost portion contoured away from the surface.

Abstract: A butterfly mop includes a compressible cleaning member and one or more automated scrubbers. The compressible cleaning member is adapted to clean flat smooth surfaces through a mopping action and the automated scrubbers may be used when a deep-seated or ingrained soiled area is encountered. The automated scrubbers may be rotatable about an axis and are typically driven by a motor comprising a rotating pin connected to a drive shaft and gears.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric toothbrush for use with wireless devices. A pressure sensor coupled to a wireless transmitting device determines whether the electric toothbrush is being utilized correctly. When the toothbrush is utilized correctly, the wireless transmitter sends a signal to a receiving device which displays an appropriate output. When the toothbrush is not utilized correctly, the transmitter ceases transmitting a signal and the output from the receiver ceases to be displayed.

Abstract: A variable speed tooth polishing system including a tooth polisher with multiple polishing head capability, in order to provide therapeutic treatment to gums and guard against undesired exposure to potentially hazardous fluids present during routine dental cleansing and polishing, such as polishing paste, tooth paste, blood, and salivary excretions.

Abstract: The lint removal assembly of the present invention comprises a stack of lint remover sheets and a support package. Each sheet comprises a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an adhesive on a portion of the top surface, and a non-adhesive region on a portion of the top surface. The bottom surface of at least one sheet adheres to the top surface of a subsequent sheet to form the stack of lint remover sheets having a top surface, bottom surface, and sidewall. The support package comprises a backing for receiving the bottom surface of the stack, a first side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, a second side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, wherein at least a portion of the first side support or the second side support includes a release treatment on a side adjacent the top surface of the stack.

Abstract: An adhesive wipe for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The adhesive wipe comprises a backing having a working surface that is substantially planar, adhesive on at least a portion of the working surface of the backing, and at least one spacer strand independently arranged on the adhesive on the working surface. At least a portion of the adhesive is covered by the spacer strand and at least a portion of the adhesive is exposed.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a toothbrush which has a structure such that deformed bristles may easily be replaced with new ones. The toothbrush includes a handle having a predetermined length to allow a user to hold the toothbrush, with an insert hole formed in an end of the handle. The toothbrush further includes a bristle support head, with a protrusion provided on the bristle support head, and a plurality of front bristles made of hard material set in the bristle support head. The toothbrush further includes a removable bristle support unit which is provided in the bristle support head, with a plurality of rear bristles made of soft material set in the removable bristle support unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a rotary brushing tool and method of constructing the rotary brushing tool. The rotary brushing tool comprises a hub portion and a wheel portion. The hub portion has a pair of hub elements, where each hub element includes a central opening, an annular retaining plate portion that extends radially from the central opening, and a tubular portion that extends axially from the central opening. Placing the tubular portions of the hub elements in opposition forms a hub channel that extends radially from the central opening. The wheel portion includes bristles arranged in the hub channel to extend substantially radially from the central opening, and a castable material for retaining the bristles. Pouring the castable material into the hub channel and allowing it to cure, forms a hub that retains the bristles.