Abstract: A wetsuit includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer and includes a plurality of fibers having wool and being configured in a plurality of clusters. The inner layer also includes a plurality of interconnected channels. At least a portion of each channel is defined by a space between adjacent clusters. The wetsuit also includes an opening that is disposed on a rear side of the wetsuit. The wetsuit additionally includes at least one fastener that is connected to the opening to open and close the opening.

Abstract: A knee pad for cushioning a human knee. The knee pad includes a cushion section having varied consistencies. The knee pad is held on the knee by two fastening straps. Each fastening strap is attached to the cushion section with buckles or similar fastening devices. A lower fastening strap has at least two closure devices, a first being a hook and eye fastening system and a second being a buckle fastening system.

Abstract: Methods for securing bibs to garments and related articles of clothing. Various schemes are disclosed for securing a bib to a mating garment using one or more points of attachment employing a respective mating pair of fastener halves at each point of attachment. The schemes include employment of a mating pair of fasteners to secure the lower portion of a bib to the front of a garment. Meanwhile, in some embodiments the neck straps of a bib are secured to the back of the neck area of the garment.

Abstract: Methods for securing bibs to garments and related articles of clothing. Various schemes are disclosed for securing a bib to a mating garment using one or more points of attachment employing a respective mating pair of fastener halves at each point of attachment. The schemes include employment of a mating pair of fastener to secure the bib to a shoulder of a garment. Meanwhile, in some embodiments a mating pair of fastener is used to secure the lower portion of the bib to a chest area of the garment. Under other embodiments, a three-point attachment scheme is employed including using a pairs of fasteners to secure the straps of a bib to the shoulders of the garment and another mating pair of fasteners to secure the lower portion of the bib to the garment.

Abstract: A reversible garment comprises first and second surfaces, each of which are capable of forming an outer surface of the garment when worn in reversible configurations. The first surface is generally ordinary in appearance while the second surface is highly visible. The reversible garment is preferably a bicycle jacket. The second surface may at least partially comprise a material that is reflective, bright in color, or luminescent. The second surface may be comprised of an elastic material to make the garment close-fitting in a high-visibility configuration.

Abstract: Rescue harness devices are designed for incorporation into protective coats of firefighter or other types of first responders such that when deployed, the rescue harness forms a closed loop that cinches around an upper torso region under the armpits of an individual donning the protective coat, to thereby positively secure the individual and pull directly on the individual's body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a disposable device for handling, collecting and disposing of odiferous, messy, unsanitary or undesirable materials. More particularly, this invention is directed to a device having a glove portion, a wrist portion and an attached bag portion extending from the wrist portion, adapted for use on either hand of a wearer, affording the wearer an enhanced means of grasping and manipulating odiferous, messy, unsanitary or undesirable materials or objects while avoiding contact with said materials or objects.

Abstract: A glove that provides improved comfort, flexibility, and safety while a wearer participates in workout activities, such as weight training, indoor/outdoor cycling, Pilates, racquetball, as well as others. Particularly, the glove provides for improved wicking of perspiration, improved range of mobility of the hand, and a more comfortable fit. While donned, the glove does not interfere with jewelry, such as rings worn by the wearer, and the glove's construction reduces pinching the wearer on the palmar surface at the knuckle joints. The glove of the present invention also provides for a securing mechanism with less bulk, reduced latching effort, reduced noise associated with unlatching the closure mechanism, and a resistance against damaging other articles of clothing.

Abstract: There is provided, in accordance with the principles of the present invention, a glove having a textured surface or textured foam coating produced by embedding a layer of discrete particles, such as a salt, into a previously formed liquid layer, gelling or curing the layer and dissolving the discrete particles to leave a textured or textured foamed surface.

Abstract: A protective glove for a firefighter or for an emergency worker has an outer shell, an intermediate liner providing a moisture barrier, and an inner liner providing a thermal barrier, the outer shall having an inspection port, which is openable and closeable and which when opened enables portions of the intermediate liner to be visually inspected through the inspection port, the outer shell having a flap, which is positionable between a position wherein the inspection port is closed by the flap and positions wherein the inspection port is opened, the protective glove having releasable fasteners, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, for releasably fastening the flap in the position wherein the inspection port is closed by the flap.

Abstract: A surgical system including a surgical glove having support systems such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation. The surgical glove may include one or more lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation positioned on distal ends of fingers of the surgical glove. The support systems may be controlled with switches positioned on the fingers upon which each support system is positioned. The switches may be operable with the thumb on the human hand upon which the surgical glove is attached. The surgical system may also include a surgical gown having a connection system for attaching support conduit to the surgical gown. The surgical system enables a surgeon to have a plurality of support systems immediately available and reduces entanglement problems endemic with conventional systems.

Abstract: A glove, such as a glove used for washing dishes or for cleaning has a sleeve with a cuff thereon. The cuff has an first portion which is adhered or bonded to the inside surface of the sleeve and a second portion which initially extends from the cuff. The first portion of the cuff seals with the wearer's arm, while the second portion of the cuff is pulled over the outside surface of the glove to absorb moisture running down the glove. The cuff is at least in part made of a moisture absorbing material and preferably contains an anti-bacterial agent.

Abstract: A support system for a pair of spectacles, comprises an item of headwear, such as a cap, hat, visor or helmet, including a portion such as a brim or peak which, when in use, projects beyond the circumference of the head of a wearer above the eyes; and one or more support rods or strings connected to the projecting portion and having means such as a hook or magnet at the or each free end for detachable connection to the temple arms of a pair of spectacles. The rods or strings can be adjustable in length and position for the comfort of the wearer.

Abstract: A hat with a built-in facemask mounted on the rear side of the hat. By reversing the hat so that the bill is in the back of the head, and the facemask over the hunter's face, a hunter can use one hand to install a camouflage facemask for hunting, and in the same motion move the bill of the hat to the rear of his head so that it would not interfere with the draw of a bow.

Abstract: The disclosed invention encompasses embodiments of strap-free, adjustable headwear made of fabric that can be knotted, or gathered into sections that are then knotted by other materials, to fit the headwear to the head of a wearer. The invention further encompasses methods for making the headwear.

Abstract: Dick's Gun Scarf is a warm scarf that can also be used as a legal gun case.

Abstract: A cover for the thumb of an angler includes a first panel, a second panel and an elastic band. The second panel has an inner surface adapted to contact the pad of an angler's thumb and is coupled to the first panel to define a pocket adapted to receive an angler's thumb. The elastic band is coupled to one of the first and second panels and is positioned adjacent an outside surface of the first panel. The elastic band is adapted to reduce the size of the pocket at an axial location between the first and second knuckles of an angler's thumb. A method of making a cover for a thumb of an angler is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heel protector including a body member made of a flexible fabric material for being worn on the feet and an inner pad member coupled to an inside of the body member for accommodation to an area where a heel is located when the heel protector is worn. Both distal ends of a longitudinal direction of the inner pad member are coupled to the body member, and two areas of the inner pad member accommodated to both lateral sections of the heel are coupled to the body member, such that the inner pad member can relatively slide in relation to the body member when the heel protector is worn. Friction generated on the heels while walking can be subdued by the inner pad member to thereby prevent formation of calluses or blisters, and manufacturing process can be simplified to reduce the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: The device comprises a collar made from a strip of fabric designed to rest on the top of the user's foot, and connected to securing means arranged to hold and fix the trouser hem, the collar being connected to the securing means by an intermediate strip.

Abstract: A pair of suspenders for heavy duty use, as by a firefighter, comprises two elongate strap structures. Each elongate strap structure comprises a single, comparatively wide strap, except for a back portion comprising a pair of comparatively narrow, possibly elastic or resiliently stretchable straps, which are parallel when laid flat and straightened. The straps of the back portion of each strap structure are interwoven with the straps of the back portion of the other strap structure.

Abstract: A pair of man's trousers which is adapted for use by preferably sportsmen and by other active persons, comprising a waist portion (2) connected to back and front portions (3, 4), which merged into each other or are interconnected at a crotch (5). The front portion (4) includes a pocket (7) sewn to its inner side and having an upper, inward directed, free edge portion (8), the vertical position of which can be adjusted relatively the waist portion (2), preferably by means of an adjustment member (9) extending from the waist portion (2), preferably with the aid of adjustment means (9) extending from the waist portion (2), for the purpose of adaptation to the location of the genital organs of the user and/or to the type of sport which the wearer is practicing.

Abstract: An air ventilator for a helmet that can enhance the assemblability and stability by improving the assembly structure of the air duct assembled to the top of the helmet, is disclosed. The air ventilator comprises an air duct 20, a guide rail 40, and a slider 50. The air duct 20 is assembled on the top surface of the helmet 1 so as to cover around a plurality of air ventilation holes 1a. The guide rail 40 has both sides bent upward widthwise and bent again in the direction of the edge of the width to form first flanges 41. The slider 50 has both sides bent upward widthwise and bent again in the direction of the center of the width to form second flanges 51 and slidably mount on the guide rail 40 in close contact with the bottom of the air duct 20.

Abstract: Hinged padding for protective gear comprises a first and a second pad member. A dual-layer membrane sandwiches the first pad member and the second pad member, between a first of the layers and a second of the layers. The first and the second pad member are separated from one another in such a way that the two layers of the dual-layer membrane are coplanar between the sandwiched pad members. The dual-layer membrane consists of a generally non-rigid material such that the first pad member and the second pad member are at least pivotable with respect to another, whereby the hinged padding is adapted to be shaped to be accommodated in a shell of protective gear. A process for assembling the hinged padding is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sports helmet, such as a football, hockey, lacrosse or baseball helmet. The helmet includes a shell having an outer surface, a front region, a rear region, and two side regions. A jaw flap extends from each ear flap towards the front region of the shell, wherein the jaw flap overlies an extent of a mandible of a wearer of the helmet. A crown, defined by a raised band of the shell, extends between the front and rear regions of the shell. The crown has a front portion that is flush with the outer surface at the front region of the shell, and an intermediate portion raised from the outer surface of the side regions of the shell. The crown also has a rear portion that is flush with the outer surface at the rear region of the shell. The width of the crown increases from the front portion to the rear portion. The helmet shell includes at least one vent opening, which may be located in the crown or proximate thereto.

Abstract: A mounting buckle for a safety helmet includes at least one mating member configured for attachment to a V-shaped strap having an apex, the apex of the strap being substantially flush with the abutment surface. This configuration channels the tension in the straps along continuous lines, rather than allowing the tension to dissipate in an intervening length of strap.

Abstract: A face protector including a face plate configured to protect a user's face and ears without protecting substantially the remainder of the user's head; and a lens removably connected to the face plate.

Abstract: Described herein is apparel that protects a wearer from an undesirable agent. The apparel employs a transition portal to assist doffing and to reduce the risk of cross-contamination during doffing. The transition portal attaches to the apparel proximate to one end of an aperture, which provides an exit for the protective apparel. When doffing, the transition portal extends away from the person, who exits the aperture. The transition portal is then pulled over the body along with any attached portions of the protective apparel. This turns the transition portal—and attached parts of the apparel—inside-out. After doffing, most portions of protective apparel are either a) inside-out, or b) contained within the inside-out transition portal and/or apparel. As a result, undesirable agents—that were initially on the outside of the apparel—are now inside the inside-out transition portal and apparel.

Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically lifting a toilet seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one spring that upwardly urges the toilet seat from its down position to its up position and a means for tempering the speed with which the spring or springs upwardly urge the toilet seat. The apparatus may further include a means to lock the toilet seat in the down position.

Abstract: A plunger caddy for holding a plunger includes a top, a bottom opposing the top, and an upstanding sidewall to connect the top and the bottom. The top includes a first aperture to accept a seal portion of the plunger and the top to support an enlarged end of the plunger.

Abstract: A flush toilet assembly includes a bowl assembly defining a bowl and a base supporting the bowl assembly. One of the bowl assembly and the base may include at least one male coupling element and the other of the bowl assembly and the base may include at least one cooperating female coupling element. A flush lever may be interconnected to the base for movement between a first position and a second position. The flush lever may include a cam surface. A water valve may be carried to the base and include a cam follower associated with the cam surface of the flush lever. The water valve may be moveable from a water valve closed position to a water valve open position through cooperative engagement of the cam surface and cam follower in response to movement of the flush lever from the first position to the second position. The base may integrally define a flush water path extending between an inlet port and an outlet port.

Abstract: A spa pool assembly has a pool having an enclosing wall and a base that together defines an interior. The base has a plurality of inflatable sections that are divided by a plurality of air passages that includes a first air passage that has a plurality of small bubble openings, and a second air passage that has a plurality of large bubble openings. The small bubble openings eject bubbles that are smaller in size than the bubbles ejected from the large bubble openings. The spa pool assembly can also include a bubble controller that controls the ejection of bubbles from the small bubble openings and the large bubble openings.

Abstract: A portable sink with warm and cold water supply. Two fluid containers with spigots are placed inside separate compartments of a metal frame, where one container is for hot water and the other container is for cold water. The metal frame underneath the hot water container is equipped with a propane burner and tank, and the entire metal frame rests on four legs. A basin or tub hangs below the spigots of the containers to act as a sink where clean running water may be unavailable. The frame also comes equipped with two side counters that fold down to provide extra space. The structure of the invention is equipped with detachable and/or foldable parts that fit together within the main unit of the metal frame thus forming a single self-supporting and self-containing unit.

Abstract: A liquid level detection and control system having a shut off gate located near the liquid discharge outlet and a liquid level sensor which sends signal to a wireless transmitter when a preset liquid level is detected. The transmitter then transmits signal to an electronic receiver and from there to an electronic circuit which transmit signal to a solenoid operatively associated with the shut off gate to open and close the gate.

Abstract: A shelter bed comprising: a mattress on which at least one user can lie down; a frame on which the mattress is set, and which comprises legs supporting the entire shelter bed on a floor and a buoyancy device generating buoyancy holding the entire shelter bed on a water surface; and a protective shell for protecting the user, the protective shell being movable between a first position in which the protective shell covers the user lying on the mattress and a second position in which access to the mattress is released to the user.

Abstract: A multifunctional furniture item comprising four rectangular (5, 6, 7) cushioned blocks (1, 2, 3, 4) each individually covered and interconnected by three hinges. The said hinges pivot semicircularly and are positioned on alternate long rectangular sides between the blocks. Manipulation of the said structure producing multiple functions, the default being an occasional table/footrest formed with all hinges closed, the four blocks overlying each other, the lowermost flat on the floor and the uppermost serving as an occasional table one way, or a footrest the other. The cover of the table's uppermost block (4) incorporating a durable material (8) for a hard wearing and wipe clean table surface. Additionally, a solid tabletop (10) is secured to the default when required.

Abstract: A footboard extension rail employs a modified side rail. The modification includes a stabilizer bar attached to a convoluted rail and a spring-biased locking mechanism. The stabilizer bar fits around a lower portion of the footboard. A conventional clamping arrangement is utilized to attach the rail to the bed frame.

Abstract: A patient support including a siderail movable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the patient support. A controller coupled to the sideail moves between a deployed position and a stored position in response to movement of the siderail between the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: Set of attachments, including one or more attachments are attached to a portion of bedding for storing an item, such that someone lying in bed may comfortably reach the item while in bed. The set of attachments may include various sorts of holders for holding personal items, such as one or more pockets and/or one or more straps. In an embodiment the bedding is a fitted bed sheet. In other embodiments, the bedding may be other pieces of bedding where the set of attachments may be placed within reach of the person. In an embodiment, the location of the set of attachments is based on an average sized individual of a particular population and the size of the bedding. In another embodiment, the location of the pocket is based on the dimensions of the individual for which the set of attachments is made and on the individual's bedding.

Abstract: A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Abstract: A support pillow is disclosed which may include a cushion body, a cover and a mat. The cushion body may have a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body possibly having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. The cover may be disposed over the cushion body such that the cover may conform generally to the shape of the cushion body. The mat may be coupled with at least one of the cushion body and the cover.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing alkoxylated alcohols and hydrophobic components, method for the production and use thereof Compositions comprising, as components, a) at least two alkoxylated alcohols, b) at least one hydrophobic component selected from natural, modified natural and synthetic hydrophobic substances, c) at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of water, wherein the compositions have a mean hydrodynamic radius in the range from 1 to 200 nm, determined by dynamic light scattering.

Abstract: A method for improving the appearance of marked vinyl or leather objects involves the initial step of identifying an undesired marking on the vinyl or leather object, then cleaning the object with a cleaner, then covering the marking with a dye, and completing by applying a protective coating over the dye.

Abstract: A jute degumming process that features effective removal of impurities like pigment and xylogen in jute fiber with an easy process and low cost. The jute degumming process is attained by unpacking and bunching raw jute. Treating the raw jute with an aqueous solution of compound enzyme made from pectase and laccase. The jute is then patched up for a predetermined duration wherein it is rinsed with hot water. An aqueous solution of reductive bleaching agent is then added to bleach the jute followed by adding a decolourizer thereto. The resulting jute is stamped, rinsed, oiled, dehydrated, dried whereby the jute fiber is decolorized and an impurity free jute fiber is obtained.

Abstract: The hydrophilizing agent contains (a) a cationized compound of a (poly) amine, (b) an ester, (c) a dialkyl sulfosuccinate salt, (d) an alkylphosphate salt, (e) at least one glycine derivative selected from the group consisting of trialkyl glycine derivatives and (alkylamide alkyl) dialkyl glycine derivatives, and (f) a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone; wherein the ratio of the component (a) ranges from 10 to 40 wt. %, the ratio of the component (b) ranges from 10 to 40 wt. %, the ratio of the component (c) ranges from 1 to 40 wt. %, the ratio of the component (d) ranges from 10 to 60 wt. %, the ratio of the component (e) ranges from 10 to 40 wt. %, and the ratio of the component (f) ranges from 1 to 20 wt. % of the hydrophilizing agent.

Abstract: Treated articles and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The treated articles comprise a substrate selected from a fiber, a textile, a non-woven and a paper treated with a treatment that imparts flame resistance to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonoxidative hair dyes based on acidic dyes that contain Polyacrylate-13 as a thickener.

Abstract: The present application relates to an agent for the coloring of keratin fibers based on oxidative dye precursors and/or direct dyes, wherein said agent contains a combination of (i) at least one cationic cellulose derivative and (ii) an acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer and/or Polyacrylate-13 in a suitable cosmetic carrier.

Abstract: An aerodynamically designed wing attachment for use with a pool brush that can be mounted in several locations: directly to top of brush; to an adapter in between the brush and pole; or attached directly or indirectly to pole. The pressure of the water on the wing forces the pool brush to remain continuously in contact with the sides and bottom of a pool. What used to take 20 to 30 minutes of bodily strength and struggle with prior art, now affords the user to complete this very manageable task in 5 minutes. In prior art, force must be applied in a sideways and downward motion during the process of brushing the sides or bottom of a swimming pool. The products on the market today are made of materials which are of little substance and are not as effective or precise in holding the brush against the sides or bottom of a swimming pool thus requiring bodily strength and force to function.

Abstract: A self-propelled swimming pool cleaner which randomly covers the bottom of the pool. Water pumped from the bottom of the unit filters dirt carried thereby, then uses the pumped water to propel the device either forward or backward. A pivoted front axle causes the path of the unit to vary when changing from forward to backward so that the unit randomly covers the entire pool bottom. Spring loaded doors may be provided to allow water to exit when the unit is lifted out of the pool. A sealed motor unit has a metal portion to transfer heat from the motor.