Abstract: The invention provides a face guard for a hockey helmet. The face guard comprises a contour wire and a plurality of wires made of stainless steel. The plurality of wires are arranged as a curved grid having a concave side for facing a face of a wearer, the plurality of wires comprising first, second, third and fourth vertical wires intersecting first and second horizontal wires, each of the first, second, third and fourth vertical wires and first and second horizontal wires having a portion to be at least partially located within a field of view of the eyes of the wearer, each of the first, second, third and fourth vertical wires and first and second horizontal wires having an inner surface facing the face of the wearer and an outer surface opposing the inner surface, wherein the inner surface is mat and the outer surface is shiny.

Abstract: A protective sports pad having a substantially rigid outer shell, a padding layer connected to the shell in spaced apart first locations, and at least one suspension member connected to at least one of the padding layer and the shell along spaced apart second locations. The padding layer has a portion which is spaced away from an inner side of the outer shell to define a first free space between the padding layer portion and the shell. The suspension member is inwardly spaced away from the padding layer to define a second free space between the suspension member and the padding layer. The first and second free spaces are at least partially superimposed. The suspension member has an inner side which is adapted to contact a body portion of a wearer.

Abstract: A Trouser Guard Coil (99) is a watch spring shape strip (100) of springable material used to bind objects together. The Trouser Guard Coil has a first end (101), a second end (102), a top edge (103), and a bottom edge (104). Top and bottom edges (103 and 104), are parallel volute coils that extend from the first end (101) to the second end (102). The strip (100) has a front surface (105) on the exterior side of the coil, and a rear surface (106) on the interior side. The Trouser Guard Coil is employed by simultaneously uncoiling the strip (100) from the volute form and recoiling it in a helical manner to bring the rear surface (106) into contact with a mounting surface (107), such as a trouser leg worn by a user. In a preferred embodiment, the front surface (105) is highly reflective of optical light, and the strip (100) has a cushion material (109) to aid comfort and positional stability.

Abstract: A garment having a substantially tubular body configured to cover at least one of an upper and a lower torso of a wearer, and at least one pair of tubular portions extending from the body and configured for surrounding corresponding limbs of the wearer, each tubular portion including a tubular insert having a length increasing around a perimeter thereof from a minimum length to a maximum length, the tubular insert providing excess material in the tubular portion along the maximum length to locally increase a width of the tubular portion. The garment can be for example pants or a jersey.

Abstract: Filler clothes 3, which intersect with each other at a section corresponding to the middle point between the interspinal point and patellar midpoint of a human body, are formed on a front section of a bottom garment 1. The filler clothes 3which are formed in this manner stimulates the rectus femoris muscle 14 which is a part of the quadriceps of a wearer. When the quadriceps is stimulated while walking, the legs can be kicked backward significantly in a natural fashion, whereby the gluteus maximus muscles can be used efficiently.

Abstract: A multiple-ply neck collar for attachment to a neck opening of a garment body is provided. The neck collar is constructed of a first strip, a second strip and at least one insert strip. The neck collar includes a first stitching to affix the top edge portion of the insert strip, the top edge portion of the first strip and the top edge portion of the second strip together to form a joined unit. The joined unit includes two side edge portions when the joined unit is opened flat with a stitched portion disposed extending longitudinally between the two side edge portions. The neck collar further includes a second stitching to affix the two side edge portions of the joined unit together to form a tubular unit such that the stitched portion extends along an outer face of the tubular unit. The multiple-ply neck collar is formed by turning at least a portion of the tubular unit over the stitched portion such that the at least one insert strip is disposed between the first strip and the second strip.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are neckties comprising ornaments that impart a substantially three-dimensional appearance to the necktie. Such neckties may be decorated with colors and logos indicating sports team affiliation, corporate affiliation, favorite pet, political affiliation, tourist attraction, favorite automobile, or may indicate some other interest of the wearer.

Abstract: The shape and form of tube shaped hats are unique—the hats are shaped like envelopes and/or rectangles and/or tubes of toothpaste when worn. The cutting shape, sewing shape, and method used to create the hats are unique—to make each hat, knit fabric—most beneficially polyester fleece—is cut into a near square (rectangular) or square shape. The fabric is folded so that one side end is matched to the opposite side end and sewn together. The resulting tube of cloth is then folded in half lengthwise by pulling one end inside the other. Once folded, the cut end is sewn together. The excess is trimmed between ?? and ¼? from the stitch. The hat is then turned right-side out and is complete.

Abstract: A bandanna-style head covering having a crown portion, a tail member, a pair of tie members, and a receptacle mounted to the interior of the crown portion, the opening of the receptacle being closed by folding forward the tail member. Snap fasteners, hook-and-loop fasteners or the like may be used to secure the tail member to the receptacle. The tie members function as a carrying handle, and fasteners may be provided to releasably join the tie members to each other.

Abstract: A kilt is disclosed which includes a flat under apron, a flat over apron,, side pleats connected to the over apron, the under apron, and to back pleats, with the pleats formed by sewing along their edges. A waistband is formed by folding over a portion of the over apron, the back, the sides and the under apron, and the pleats are sewn down a selected distance from the top through the pleat edges and along the top to provide the waistband. Strips of complimentary detachably engeagable hook and loop like material are provided on the over and under aprons to connect them together for attachment to the waist of a wearer, and for size adjustment.

Abstract: A garment constructed so that parts of the garment are detachable and interchangeable. For a pair of pants, the top portion of the garment is made of a pair of shorts, Capri pants, gauchos, or pants. A fastener is attached to each pants leg, either at the hem or some inches above the hem. The fastener can be exposed or covered by fabric. Extenders, which may be made of any kind of fabric and in a variety of shapes (i.e., bell bottoms, flares or straight), attach to the fastener of the garment, changing the appearance and style of the garment by adding length, various trims such as fur or leather, or various colors, textures and/or patterns to the existing fabrics. For example, a pair of shorts could be converted into Capri or full length pants or simply be given a trim.

Abstract: A garment wearing apparatus 1 which has a integrated tool belt 2 pouches integrated in tool belt 4 are all held up by belt holding mechanism 3

Abstract: A nursing assembly for use in nursing an infant is provided. The nursing assembly includes a blanket and a strap. The strap includes a first end and an opposite second end, a tightening mechanism slidably coupled to the strap, the tightening mechanism configured to adjust a length of the strap, and at least two coupling mechanisms coupled to the strap. A first of the at least two coupling mechanisms is coupled between the first end and the tightening mechanism, and a second of the at least two coupling mechanisms is coupled to the strap second end. The strap is removably coupled to the blanket using the at least two coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: Outerwear, such as a belt, having at least one emblem holder permanently affixed thereto, wherein the emblem holder is formed to receive an emblem and the emblem may be removable therefrom.

Abstract: Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a breakaway connector which is selectively configurable between breakaway and nonbreakaway configurations is provided. In a further aspect, a strap mount system for securing the helmet mount to the helmet employs a rotating ratchet assembly to adjust tension in the strap. In another aspect, a helmet mount for an optical device comprises a track assembly attached to a helmet to allow stowing of the optical device in a further retracted position. The track mount system may further include electrical connectors for attaching a power supply and an electronic device. In another aspect, a mounting bracket allows helmet-mounted optics to be shared with a weapon accessory mount. In a further aspect, a optical sighting device for a weapon combines a reflex sight a night vision goggle to allow targeting at night or in other low-light conditions.

Abstract: A method and device for protecting a hip bone or limiting a severity of a hip bone injury, which includes at least one pad arranged to protect the hip bone, and a wearable garment to hold the at least one pad with respect to the hip bone, the garment configured to be worn over clothing, the pad configured to wrap around an area of the hip bone in a circumferential manner, the garment including two fastening panels, each configured to face and overlap with the other fastening panel, and fastenable together in a rotatable manner around an axis perpendicular to a fastening plane, a length of the two fastening panels configured to provide a one size fits essentially all wearers.

Abstract: A disposable sanitation device to assist a female while urinating is provided. The device can have a basin manufactured from a flexible water resistant membrane. The basin can have a rim with a sealing surface. A discharge conduit can be sealably connected to the basin. The discharge conduit can have an inlet coupled to the basin at a first end. At a second end of the discharge conduit an outlet can direct a stream of urine. The device including the sealing surface can be made from a latex compound such that it can form a substantial seal with the body. The device can have a wire frame reinforcing member that dictates the shape of the device. In one embodiment the wire can form a basin that conforms to female body and has a gripping surface such that pressure can be applied with the sealing surface to increase the sealing feature.

Abstract: A dispensing means (10) for delivering a dose of a first liquid into a second liquid is provided, the dispensing means comprising an enclosure (12) for the first liquid, and valve means (16), the dispensing means being operable such that raising a level (114) of a second liquid relative to the dispensing means so as to subject the dispensing means to hydrostatic pressure causes a dose of the first liquid to be displaced from the enclosure (12) to establish a column (118) of the first liquid that acts on the valve means, and subsequent lowering of the level (114) of the second liquid relative to the dispensing means so as to reduce the hydrostatic pressure acting on the valve means (16) causes the valve means to deliver the dose.

Abstract: A device for dispensing into the flushing water and/or for mixing with the flushing water detergent and/or sanitizing and/or deodorant products, in toilet bowls or hydraulic and sanitary fixtures in general. The device comprises a supporting structure provided with engagement means which can engage the hydraulic and sanitary fixture in order to support the supporting structure in a region of the fixture that is affected by the flushing water flow. The supporting structure supports rotatably, about a rotation axis, at least one rotating element, which interacts with the flow of flushing water in order to mix detergent and/or sanitizing and/or deodorant products introduced in the flushing water and/or adjust the dispensing of detergent and/or sanitizing and/or deodorant products connected to the supporting structure and/or vary the orientation of the flow of flushing water conveyed onto detergent and/or sanitizing and/or deodorant products connected to the supporting structure.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a slow closure mechanism (A) for toilet covers wherein it comprises two-hinge bodies (1), two pins (2), two dampers (3) and a body cover (4). Slow closing and easy opening process of toilet covers are achieved by tightly recessing the pins (2) and dampers (3) in the hinge body (1), connecting toilet covers and body cover (4) to pin shaft (23) and damper shaft (31) in slow closure mechanism (A).

Abstract: This invention is a foot health care device with strainer for removing foot callus hand-free while people are taking shower. It adds the function of a rasp to a regular traditional strainer. The device has a cylinder bottom with draining holes that allow water going through, a dome-shaped upper portion with strips of ridges that functions as a rasp to effectively and efficiently remove foot callus, the supporting frames that provide support to the device, and an outside scale-like rim worked as a fine rasp to fine-tune the foot. It is good for the foot health. Since it is used hand free this feature can be extremely beneficial for those aged, disabled, pregnant, overweighed and arthritic who have difficulty bending leg or bending over. It is not only convenient to use but also easy to install by simply replace the traditional strainer with the said device.

Abstract: A Portable Flushable Urinal apparatus for Indoor construction site includes catch basin with a cover mean attached to it by mean, in which the catch basin is constructed so as to catch urinary fluids and direct those fluids down through a discharge tube attached to the bottom of the catch basin into a conventional toilet drainpipes, Water flow valve open to flash catch basin by mean, attached to the catch basin by mean with mean to receive water hose, a Screen mean within the catch basin to lay sanitizer and or deodorizer mean, screen also prevent abject getting into the drainpipe The apparatus can be used either by drop it in toilet bowl drainpipe, or by twist lock mean into flange installed on toilet bowl drainpipe, This urinary intend to be used by personal in under construction premises, where fully operated urine apparatus mean is not available near by, which other wise aiming urine in to the toilet bowl drain pipe in floor level or lower, splashing urine all around it, and many cases down to the lower f

Abstract: A self-contained portable toilet for a patient's room includes a movable cabinet having a base and a plurality of wheels on the base and a brake for moving and securing the cabinet to a selected location. The cabinet also includes a water tank, a toilet bowl having an opening in the bottom portion thereof disposed in the cabinet at a pre-selected height. An excrement drawer is provided below the opening in the toilet bowl and a conduit provides water from the tank for cleaning a patient and/or the bowl. The cabinet also includes water level indicators for indicating the amount of water in the tank and in the excrement drawer. The drawer also includes an opening for receiving waste and a spring biased element for closing the opening when the drawer is removed from the cabinet.

Abstract: A swimming pool has means for directing a jet of water (J) across the water surface towards a side of the pool to form a counter current (C) against a swimmer, and means for relieving back-pressure at the downstream end of the counter current. The means for relieving back-pressure may comprises a weir (3) over which the jet of water flows. A conduit defines a return flow path (4), and extends towards the upstream end of the jet (J) to facilitate flow of water back towards a pump (1) at the upstream end of the jet. A discrete water level below the water lever in the main body of the pool may be defined by water on the far side of the weir (3). In a variant, a downward transition in water level from the water in the main body of the pool may be provided by water flowing smoothly over the weir (3).

Abstract: A bathtub cushion for configured to be disposed within a bathtub at least partially filled with a liquid for providing comfort and support to a user superposed thereon. The bathtub cushion includes a plurality of integrated sections with at least one of the sections being non-buoyant to substantially inhibit the section from floating. The sections further include three layers with one layer being comprised of a non-buoyant gel. The bathtub cushion further includes a plurality of suction cups for releasably securing the bathtub cushion within a bathtub. Additionally provided is a lumbar support pad for supporting the lumbar region of a user superposed on the bathtub cushion.

Abstract: A shower system for use in aircraft while in flight, the shower system having a feed line through which a stream of water can be supplied to the shower system; a showerhead from which a prepared stream of shower water can exit the shower system and a water stream parameter modification device for modifying at least one parameter of the water stream, said water stream parameter modification device incorporated between the feed line and the showerhead, wherein the water stream parameter modification device comprises at least one valve, which opens when not exposed to any pressure upstream to enable an evacuation of the entire shower system.

Abstract: A jet assembly includes a casing defining a fluid flow path. The casing is adapted to couple to a basin. An impeller is disposed in the flow path and adapted to generate a flow through the flow path. A motor is coupled to the casing and the impeller and adapted to rotate the impeller. A nozzle is in the flow path adapted to receive flow from the casing and direct the flow in at least two distinct, divergent streams.

Abstract: An interactive toilet seat provides a target for a urine stream from a user. A user will direct their stream of urine at a target which is suspended in the bowl of a toilet. This target is in communication with a control circuit which is in turn communicating with an electronic display. The display is set to display various indicators, entreaties, goads or comparisons which enhances the use of the system.

Abstract: A combination dumpster and portable toilet system is disclosed and described. The housing provides an enclosure for collection of refuse. The housing also provides for secure stowage of portable toilets to and from a worksite, as well as protection of the portable toilets from falling debris, theft and vandalism.

Abstract: A toilet bowl automatically flushes and lowers within a cylinder to a cleaning position. The interior of the bowl is then contacted by a brush cleaning assembly, including a detergent spray and water rinse and then is raised back up to the ready-for-use position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for combining a table and a bed in the same volume of space and utilizing the same floor space. A bed is stored beneath the table—such as a pool, billiard or snooker table, ping pong table, air hockey table, other type of game table, or a table for general use—and can be implemented either while under the table or as an easy to pull out trundle bed.

Abstract: A powered rocking base for a typical molded plastic infant car seat to allow the infant car seat to attach to the rocking base and facilitate a rocking motion of the base and infant car seat. The rocking base attaches to typical molded plastic infant car seats currently in production. The rocking base provides side-mounted friction knobs that allow for secure attachment of a typical molded plastic infant car seat. A power unit is mounted within a housing on the underside of the rocking base. The rocking motion is provided by a mechanical rotating weight inside the housing that is weighted eccentrically and rotates in a horizontal plane, creating a fore and aft rocking motion.

Abstract: A bed cover includes a first covering in the form of a fitted sheet sized to snugly fit about a respectively sized mattress, as such is conventionally known, and a second, flat covering, akin to a top sheet, attached to the first covering. The second covering has a slidable closure disposed lengthwise in a portion of the second covering. The combination of the attachment of the second covering to the first covering, and the slidable closure in the second covering, provide a degree of security against inadvertent falling out of the bed, easy ingress/egress between the first and second coverings, and convenience in making-up the bed regardless of its location near a wall or furniture. According to an aspect, the bed cover includes a third covering, akin to a blanket, that can conveniently be attached or detached from the combination first and second coverings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiolucent patient treatment table top with a removable tip extension base that can be accurately and repeatably mounted at the end of a table top that is completely metal free in the area of interest for imaging and treatment. The table top is composed primarily of polymer composites reinforced with carbon fibers or other non-metallic fibers such as Kevlar®. The table top allows for accurately and repeatably mounting removable tip extension members, radiographic phantoms, immobilization devices, brachytherapy steppers, and other devices to the end and sides of the patient table top. The present invention further provides a method of adding a variety of useful accessories without introducing any permanent metal components in the imaging/treatment area of the table top.

Abstract: A support base for a bed mattress having at least two planar portions with at least one rotatable planar portion able to rotate relative an adjacent planar portion with a planar flexible continuous mattress able to extend over both the rotatable planar portion and the adjacent planar portion, and the support base further including an adjustable support means at least partially mounted on the rotatable planar portion and selectively able to adjust a portion of the mattress resting on the rotatable planar portion out of the plane of extension of the adjacent remainder of the mattress wherein the support base allows for adjustment from a continuous linear formation to a backrest formation with the adjustable support means providing localised support.

Abstract: A cushion for use with sexual stimulation devices is disclosed. The cushion has a plush body with a first flap and a second flap extending from the plush body. The first flap and the second flap selectively interconnect to arch the plush body outwardly.

Abstract: A foldable diaper bag, changing surface, and play pad assembly is disclosed. The foldable diaper bag, changing surface, and play pad assembly comprises a circular portion and a rectangular portion attached to and extending outwardly from said circular portion, wherein said circular portion in combination with said rectangular portion define a keyhole shape.

Abstract: A foldable diaper bag, changing surface and play pad assembly is disclosed. The foldable diaper bag, changing surface, and play pad assembly comprises a circular portion and a rectangular portion attached to and extending outwardly from said circular portion, wherein said circular portion in combination with said rectangular portion define a keyhole shape.

Abstract: A method for constructing an inflatable support system by forming a first layer comprised of thermoplastic polyurethane and a second layer comprised of thermoplastic polyurethane. At least one coil is formed from thermoplastic polyurethane and a first end of the coil is attached to the first layer. A second end of the coil is attached to the second layer.

Abstract: A mattress assembly for a playard has a plurality of support panels coupled to one another and movable relative to one another. The support panels are movable between a generally planar in-use configuration having a top side and a bottom side and a multi-sided storage configuration with an interior space sized to surround a collapsed playard. A mattress pad is detachable from and attachable to the plurality of support panels. The mattress pad lies against the top side of the plurality of support panels and is movable with the plurality of support panels between the in-use configuration and the storage configuration. A plurality of attachment devices are provided for selectively attaching the mattress pad to and detaching the mattress pad from the plurality of support panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating fabrics with bleaching compositions. Said compositions are suitable for use in laundry applications; they are particularly appropriate to be used as a laundry pretreater and to a process of pretreating fabrics. The compositions herein are suitable for use on various fabrics to provide stain removal and bleaching performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating fabrics with bleaching compositions. Said compositions are suitable for use in laundry applications; they are particularly appropriate to be used as a laundry pretreater and to a process of pretreating fabrics. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process of treating fabrics with a liquid or solid, aqueous or non-aqueous composition, said composition comprising chlorine dioxide and a peroxygen bleach.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a process of pretreating a fabric which comprises the steps of applying a liquid bleaching composition in its neat form onto said fabric and allowing said composition to remain in contact with said fabric for an effective amount of time before said fabric is washed and/or rinsed, wherein said composition comprises chlorine dioxide. The present invention further encompasses the use of a composition comprising chlorine dioxide in laundry pretreatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are azo dyes of formula (1) , wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; hydroxy-C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; a radical of formula (1a) —(CH2)n1—O—(CH2)n2—CH3; a radical of formula (1b) C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; R3 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; or CO—R6; R4 is CO—R6; R5 is C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; or C6-C10aryl; R7, R8, R9 and R10, independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; m is 1; or 2; An? is an anion; If m=1, R2 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; a radical of formula (1a); a radical of formula (1b) ; C6-C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; If m=2, R2 is the direct bond; or C1-C14alkylene, which is optionally substituted by one or more C1-C4alkyl, or which is optionally interrupted by C5-C10arylene, —O— or —NR9R10—; R9 and R10, independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and n1, n2, n3 and n4, independently from each other are a num

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing cellulosic fibre materials wherein the fibre material is brought into contact with at least one vattable dye and at least one quinoid compound in an aqueous composition at a pH of less than 12 (electrochemical methods being excluded) yields level and tinctorially strong dyeings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of at least two different dispersing agents, an aqueous dispersion containing a UV absorber selected from benzotriazoles, benzotriazines and benzophenones and a mixture of at least two different dispersing agents and a method for reducing the differential pressure in the static dyeing process.

Abstract: A method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge includes assigning an aircraft to a parking space adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. The aircraft includes a signal-transmitting module for use in automated bridge alignment operations and has a unique aircraft identifier code associated therewith. The step of assigning includes providing the unique aircraft identifier code to an automated bridge alignment system of the passenger boarding bridge.

Abstract: A sensor is disposed aboard an aircraft for sensing movement of a passenger boarding bridge during an automated alignment operation. Determinations are made whether the actual sensed movements of the passenger boarding bridge correspond to expected movements of the passenger boarding bridge for a current alignment operation. If the sensed movements do not correspond to the expected movements, then a transmitter aboard the aircraft is used to transmit an anti-collision signal to an automated controller of the passenger boarding bridge.

Abstract: A system is provided for aligning a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a first doorway of an aircraft and for aligning a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a second doorway of the aircraft includes. The system includes a sensor for sensing an orientation of a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in an aligned condition with a first doorway of the aircraft, and for sensing an orientation of a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in other than an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft. The sensor is in communication with a controller. The controller is for receiving a signal from the sensor, and for determining the orientation of the first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section and the orientation of the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section in dependence upon the signal.

Abstract: A cleaning tool including one or more of the following features in various embodiments: a mop head that pivots with respect to a handle assembly to dispose a motorized power head between a mopping position and a scrubbing position; a nozzle assembly connected to the handle assembly and in fluid communication with a liquid reservoir, the liquid disposed within the liquid reservoir ejected from the nozzle assembly in response to trigger control by an operator; an absorbent or soil attracting mopping cloth attached to a cartridge support; a mopping cartridge ejection member slidably disposed within the mopping platform and manipulated to eject the mopping cartridge from the mopping platform; and a mopping cloth ejection member disposed on a top surface of the mopping platform and manipulated to eject the mopping cloth from the mopping platform.