Abstract: Disclosed herein is a face protector having a protective shade that enables the worker to perform welding as well as grinding while wearing the multi-function face protector and that can be used with safety glasses, goggles and a mask. The multi-function face protector includes a head band, a forehead cover, and a face shield. The face shield comprises resilient hooks formed at its upper central portion, and engaging portions formed at its opposite ends respectively. The forehead cover comprises shield couplings formed at the central portion of its inner surface, and projections formed at the opposite ends of its inner surface respectively. The resilient hooks of the face shield are engaged with the respective shield couplings of the forehead cover.

Abstract: A ball catching apparatus according to the present invention comprises a main body in which a back-of-hand-side inner skin and a palm-side inner skin are respectively securely fitted to a back-of-hand-side outer skin and a palm-side outer skin, wherein a hand can be inserted into between the back-of-hand-side inner skin and the palm-side inner skin, an intermediate layer secured to one or both of the palm-side outer skin and the palm-side inner skin is interposed between the palm-side outer skin and the palm-side inner skin, and an air layer is formed between the intermediate layer and the palm-side outer skin and between the intermediate layer and the palm-side inner skin.

Abstract: A bib has a front side and a rear side, a top and a bottom and opposite side edges. The bib is made from a layer of plastic and two layers of absorbent paper laminated and together. An adhesive is coated on the rear side of the bib adjacent its top and extending between the opposite side edges. A release tape covers the adhesive. A pocket extends between the opposite side edges formed at the bottom of the bib on its rear side having plastic on the inside of the pocket and paper on the outside of the pocket, so that when the pocket is turned inside out, it comes to the front side of the bib and maintains an opened condition. A method for making the bib.

Abstract: A method of conveying information or a message, wherein two shirts on two wearers are used with the first part of a message and/or graphic on the first shirt, and the second part of the message and/or graphic on the second shirt. The messages and/or graphics can be on the front or back of the shirt, and both the front and back of the shirts may have complementary messages and/or graphics.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an integrated glove including first and second substrate layers. The first substrate layer overlies the second substrate layer to define a volume therebetween configured to receive a wearer's hand. The integrated glove also includes first and second gas impermeable barrier layers respectively melt laminated to the first and second substrate layers. The first and second gas impermeable barrier layers extend beyond an outer contour of the first and second substrate layers and are melt laminated together to form a seam portion. The integrated glove has a breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes when exposed to NFPA 1991 industrial chemicals.

Abstract: A hand protection device consisting of a partial glove member having a cover portion for the pinky of the writing hand of a user and a shield extending from the pinky cover member and side of the palm and a portion of the user's palm; and a wrist attachment for securing the glove member to the user's hand and wrist.

Abstract: A glove according to the present invention comprises a main body wearable with respect to a hand, the main body comprising finger parts, a back-of-hand part connected to the finger parts, a wrist part connected to the back-of-hand part and serving to protect a wrist, and impact alleviating members for alleviating an impact provided in the finger parts and the back-of-hand part and on a back-of-hand side of the wrist part, wherein the impact alleviating members provided in the finger parts continuously extend from base parts of the fingers through fingertips and has such a flexibility that can follow a bending action of the fingers.

Abstract: A utility holder assembly for securely holding articles such as eyewear and the like, small tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, flash lights, pliers, and the like, and writing utensils such as pencils, pens and the like to the sides of various types and styles of headwear. The utility holder assembly may be mounted on the outside surface or the inside surface of the headwear to accommodate easy insertion of an article for temporary storage. The holder may include a gripping mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners, a ductile layer, or a ductile member, such that the holder may be configured to conform to the shape of the article to more securely retain the article within the holder. The utility holder may also hold an article securely when the headwear is removed.

Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trousers pocket. The trousers pocket includes a pocket body, which is formed in a front portion of trousers and extends toward a rear portion of trousers beyond a lateral line, so that items contained in the pocket body are prevented from unintentionally falling out of the pocket body through an inlet. Peripheral portions of the inlet formed by incising the trousers pocket are overlapped and sewn to each other, so the items are prevented from unintentionally falling out of the pocket body without using an additional fastening device for the items.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pair of underpants comprising a front part, a back part, a crotch part and to leg holes delimited by the parts, and releasable connecting means for connecting the crotch part to the front part and allowing an opening to be formed in the crotch area, said releasable connecting means extending from one leg hole to the other and comprising two parts one overlapping the other in the closed condition wherein the ends of a part of said releasable connecting means are provided with flexible protection means.

Abstract: An athletic supporter is provided having a stability anchor located between a groin portion and a back portion, which extend from the front and back, respectively, of a waistband. The stability anchor is formed of a non-stretch fabric and provides increased compression, supporting, cupping and lifting for the male athlete.

Abstract: (EN) The aim of the invention is to create a pair of men's boxer shorts (10), which are provided with a front part (11) and a rear part and with a band (14) running along the front pail and rear part, in which a certain support during wearing is made possible in the form of a type of athletic support. To this end, the inside of the front part (11) is provided with an insert part (30), which extends on both sides of its longitudinal center and which has a free edge (36, 37) each facing away from the longitudinal center. In addition, both free edges (36, 37) are united in or near the crotch area (17) while forming a trough-like area (39) by the lower area of the insert part (30).

Abstract: Protective structures, such as helmets, and methods for molding the same. In certain respects, one or more tunnels are formed in or integral to an outer shell for a helmet to provide ventilation, example. In other respects, an impact liner materials, such as EPS, may be directly in-molded to shells suitable for use in motorcycle helmets and other helmets that must meet certain standards. The impact liner may include one or more venting channels that are coupled to a tunnel integral to the shell structure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and/or encapsulate the one or more pads.

Abstract: A dispensing device stores covers for a toilet seat adjacent to the toilet seat and in a location that is spaced above the toilet seat. The dispensing device stores the seat covers on a roll in a manner similar to the way toilet tissue is stored. The roll of seat covers is placed on a spring-loaded axle and the axle is mounted on two bracket arms which are fixed to the toilet bowl and which extend upwardly and rearwardly from the top rim of the toilet bowl. A housing cover can also be included to further protect the roll of toilet seat covers during storage thereof.

Abstract: A child's toilet training chair includes a seat supporting structure and an adjustable seat that can be positioned at an acute angle relative to the horizontal. The front section of the seat is pivotally attached to a front portion of the supporting structure and the rear portion of the seat is provided with at least one engagement member that releasably mates with one of a plurality of vertically-spaced receiving elements in the chair back.

Abstract: A pool cover device includes at least one platform (1, 2) forming the terrace and displacement elements (110, 111, 210, 211, 15, 16, 17) for this platform so as to enable displacement of the platform on each side of a support area anchored in the ground along an edge of the swimming pool, the platform performing coverage of the swimming pool and also acting as a terrace regardless of its position.

Abstract: A water pool with a cover that may be raised and lowered is presented herein. In one embodiment, the cover of the pool is a patio. In a further embodiment, the cover is raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism that is a hydraulic cylinder. A cover of a pool of the invention may be lowered to any point from the highest point to the lowest, providing a pool of variable depth at the discretion of the user.

Abstract: A Turkish bath has a steam generating device for feeding steam into a stall, user access to which is through an opening fitted with a door connected to a supporting frame, which has at least one tubular channel located substantially inside a space defined by the supporting frame, and for housing at least one electric cable and/or at least one hydraulic conduit.

Abstract: A juvenile bathtub includes a basin and a seat for supporting a juvenile in the basin.

Abstract: A hand shower contains a lamp preferably formed by LEDs that emits light through the jet disk, at least when the hand shower is being used. The power is supplied to the lamp from a battery that is in the handle of the hand shower. In a fixed seat, there is a charger that charges the battery in the hand shower when the hand shower is inserted in the seat. To couple the charger to the battery, there is a coupling device that has one coupling element in the seat and one in the hand shower. The coupling device can function with or without contacts.

Abstract: A patient is moved into position on a turn sheet held with at least one turn sheet holder. The at least one turn sheet holder has at least one pair of jaw halves and lift means for moving said at least one turn sheet holder. The at least one turn sheet holder may grip a turn sheet and lift a portion of the turn sheet to move a patient laying on the sheet. The turn sheet holder includes at least one clamping actuator for forcing first and second jaw halves of the turn sheet holder together with a force provided by using no more than six turn sheet holders sufficient to hold said turn sheet while a patient weighing at least 50 pounds is moved by no more than six turn sheet holders. The turn sheet holder is adjustable to accommodate different thicknesses of turn sheets. The turn sheet is sufficiently strong to avoid tearing under said sufficient force to move a patient weighing at least 50 pounds when provided by using no more than six sheet holders.

Abstract: An emergency patient support and transport apparatus that is designed to be used in emergency response situations to treat patients that have been exposed to hazardous biological, chemical or radioactive materials. The patient support and transport apparatus is in the form of a rail system that allows a patient and the patient's support bed to be transported across the rails to a medical treatment zone, such as a decontamination zone, where decontamination of the patient and support bed occurs. The support and transport apparatus is formed of a patient support track formed of individual track sections that are collapsible for ease of transport and storage. The individual track sections are adapted to be interconnected to form at least two continuous rail surfaces. The patient support track is used in combination with a patient gurney having a base portion and a removable stretcher portion for supporting the patient.

Abstract: A towel (10) includes a base layer (12) and a plurality of raised projections (14) that project away from the base layer (12). The base layer (12) has a first side (16) and a second side (18). In one embodiment, the projections (14) are discontinuously positioned and are each separately secured to one or both of the sides (16, 18) of the base layer (12). In one embodiment, the projections (14) have a higher coefficient of static friction than the base layer (12) relative to a surface (20). The base layer (12) can be formed from an absorbent material and the projections (14) can be formed from a relatively non-absorbent material. In one embodiment, the projections (14) cover less than approximately 50 percent of one of the sides (16, 18) of the base layer (12). Moreover, in one embodiment, the projections (14) can be substantially hemispherical in shape.

Abstract: A system and method for the transfer of an absent human's distinctive scent to a dependent, either human (infant) or a pet. A pad, which acts as the transfer medium, is worn by the human to absorb its distinctive pheronomes and odors. The pad is thereafter inserted into a pocket provided within a blanket. The blanket comprises fabric that includes silver-based antimicrobial fibers for preventing the growth of bacterial sources of scent-masking odors.

Abstract: A system and method for the transfer of an absent human's distinctive scent to a remote dependent. A pad, which acts as the transfer medium, is worn by the human to absorb its distinctive pheromones and odors. The pad is thereafter inserted into a pocket provided within a blanket. The blanket comprises fabric that includes fibers embedded with activated carbon for adsorbing undesired scent-masking odors.

Abstract: A bedding product which is configured from an upper fabric layer and lower fabric layer which are joined at a peripheral edge. The upper and lower fabric layers define the shape of the bedding product wherein a portion of the peripheral edge is selectively closeable to provide an opening for filling the bedding product with a chopped memory foam fill material. A plurality of barriers extend proximate the opening to the length of the upper and lower fabric layers and join the upper and lower fabric layers by, for example, sewing the barriers to them. The barrier layers are of a width approximately equal to the thickness of the bedding product once filled with said chopped memory foam fill material substantially preventing fill material migration between sub volumes created by said barriers.

Abstract: Motor-driven support apparatus for the upholstery of a piece of furniture used to sit on or lie down on, especially for a mattress for a bed. Apparatus includes a first support element having first and second longitudinal rails, and a second supporting element displaceable by a drive. The second support element is pivotable relative to the first support element. The first longitudinal rail is hollow profiled to receive parts of the drive. A drive motor is outside the first longitudinal rail, with an end opposite an output shaft of the drive motor. A recess is formed in a wall of the first rail faces the second rail. The output shaft of the drive motor, or a first transmission element, protrudes into the first rail, through the recess, and engages a second transmission element inside the first rail.

Abstract: A specially designed pillow that provides enhanced support to a head, neck and shoulder area of a person using such pillow. The specially designed pillow includes an outer casing, formed from a pre-selected material, having a concave configuration adjacent each longitudinal edge when said pillow is laying flat and a concave surface adjacent an upper surface thereof, said casing having a predetermined length and a pre-selected stuffing material disposed within said casing. A specially designed pillow case includes a generally hollow casing closed at one end thereof and having a predetermined length, said pillow case formed from a pre-selected material. The pillow case has a concave configuration adjacent each longitudinal edge when a pillow disposed therein is laying flat and a concave surface adjacent an upper surface thereof while in use.

Abstract: A combination pillow and enclosed area system includes an enclosing bottom member, and a plurality of bumper members. The enclosing bottom member is moveable between folded and unfolded positions and includes a closure device connected thereto that is moveable between opened and closed positions. The plurality of bumper members are carried by the enclosing bottom member. The enclosing bottom member and plurality of bumper members form an enclosed area when the enclosing bottom member is in the unfolded position, and a pillow when the enclosing bottom member is in the folded position.

Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, is directed to devices, systems and methods relating to a corner block for a mattress.

Abstract: A stiffening system for the perimeter edges of a foam core mattress comprising a coil spring (or other spring-based) structure disposed along one or more perimeter edges (e.g., one or both side edges, the foot, the head, or a combinations thereof including the foot and both side edges) of a mattress having a foam sleeping area. The perimeter spring structure is rectangular or square in cross-section and provides sufficient stiffness for comfortable seating on the edges of the mattress and is joined to the foam core by planar fabric elements that span the joint between them and are attached to both. The sleep area provides the softness and other salutary effects of a foam sleeping surface while the stiffer spring perimeter element provides the rigidity need for comfortable seating and wear resistance.

Abstract: Biological inspection procedures and surface sanitization procedures are incorporated with a garment providing service to look for and monitor the presence of microbes, such as bacteria in particular, and to eliminate such microbes within the garment service. Biological inspection procedures can be conducted on the garments themselves, or any surface of the garment facility, such as a surface onto which the garments may come into contact after laundering. Preferably, a washing procedure is conducted based upon a cleaning formulation to also minimize the presence of microbes. Garments are preferably inspected after they are laundered and ready for delivery to the customer. Facility surfaces, such as sorting and/or folding tables that may be utilized after laundering, are sanitized and then may be tested in accordance with the present invention to minimize the potential for contamination of garments from such surfaces.

Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device which is superior in writing and charge holding properties, including a semiconductor substrate in which a channel formation region is formed between a pair of impurity regions formed with an interval, and a first insulating layer, a floating gate, a second insulating layer, and a control gate over an upper layer portion of the semiconductor substrate. It is preferable that a band gap of a semiconductor material forming the floating gate be smaller than that of the semiconductor substrate. For example, it is preferable that the band gap of the semiconductor material forming the floating gate be smaller than that of the channel formation region in the semiconductor substrate by 0.1 eV or more. This is because, by decreasing the bottom energy level of a conduction band of the floating gate electrode to be lower than that of the channel formation region in the semiconductor substrate, carrier injecting and charge holding properties are improved.

Abstract: A water and oil emulsion developer composition for use in bleaching or oxidatively coloring hair comprising at least about 2-8% by weight of the total composition of oil phase and from about 1 to 5% by weight of the total composition of hydrogen peroxide wherein the ratio of the water to oil phase ranges from about 1.5 to 5 parts water phase to 1 part oil phase; and a method for oxidatively coloring hair with the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents containing cationic azacyanine dyes having formula (I) for dyeing fibers, such as, for example, keratin fibers, wool, silk or fleeces, and in particular human hair, as well as to new asymmetrical azacyanine dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite dyestuff, characterized in that it is in the form of microcapsules composed of a polymer matrix of crosslinked polyurethane, polyurea and/or polyurethane/polyurea type obtained by interfacial polycondensation, and of a pigment.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing organic substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides ?-hydroxy benzeneacetic acid derivatives of the formula as defined in the specification which is a precursor indispensable for synthesis of compounds having two 5-membered lactone rings fused to central cyclohexa-1,4-diene nucleus, and a process of easily preparing the same. According to the preparation process of the present invention, the ?-hydroxy benzeneacetic acid derivative can be readily prepared at high purity and yield without using toxic materials or producing toxic by-products. Some novel compounds, synthesized by using such a x-hydroxy benzeneacetic acid derivative, have excellent fastness properties, dye fixing rate and leveling property to general synthetic fiber materials such as polyester fibers and their blends with other fibers, especially to micro fibers, and also can be used as a coloring agent for plastic resins, color tonors, color filters, etc.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a case in which a motor is installed, at least one toothbrush handles which is installed in the case for rotating and swinging at a predetermined angle has a brush at a tip. A power transmitter, which is installed in the case between the motor and the toothbrush handle, rotates the toothbrush handle, and a vibration generator, which is installed in the case between the motor and the toothbrush handle, reciprocates the toothbrush handle.

Abstract: A cleaning system having pulverulent foaming cleanser (e.g., acid, alkali metal carbonate and surfactant) is sealed within a water soluble (e.g., PVOH) deformable pouch frictionally retainable within the core of a roll of bath tissue. Upon placement of the pouch in the bowl, water in the bowl penetrates the water soluble wall of the pouch, generating foam which provides cleaning action by activating and carrying cleansing chemicals, not only below the water line of the bowl, but also considerably above it. When used routinely with each change of bath tissue roll, such a cleaning can extend the time between required manual cleanings considerably.

Abstract: A lint roll apparatus includes an orienting mechanism for orienting the free edge of the outermost sheet of a adhesive roll with a predetermined point on a roll support. Orientation is implemented by cooperating stop members on the roll and the roll support, by a slidable member on the roll support moveable into and out of engagement with a notch in the roll or a roll core, or a trigger activated moveable pin which is engagable with a stop member carried on the roll or roll support. A motor driven spindle rotates a cylinder on which the roll is mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus for neutralizing odors in clothing, comprising an applicator for applying a neutralizing substance to a person's clothing, the applicator including: a carrier layer impregnated with the neutralizing substance and a substrate layer having generally the same shape as the carrier layer and bonded to the carrier layer around all but a select portion of the perimeter of the carrier layer. An activating mechanism associated with the applicator may be provided for releasing the neutralizing substance from the carrier layer. In another aspect of the invention, a method comprising the steps of providing an odor-neutralizing applicator having a carrier layer impregnated with an odor neutralizing substance and adapted to be slipped over the person's fingertips of one hand; and manipulating the applicator against the person's clothing to neutralize the odors in the person's clothing. An activating step may be included to release the odor neutralizing substance onto the person's clothing.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is disclosed that provides multiple functions useful in cleaning windows and similar surfaces. There is a support head that has three sides, one being a cleaning liquid applicator side and two presenting an absorbent sheet. The liquid applicator side can apply a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned and optionally can provide scrubbing to the surface. The sheet can perform rough drying followed by finish drying, and/or other functions. Replacement liquid applicator cartridges and replacement sheets, or stacks of sheets, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mophead comprises a holder, flexible absorbent mop material held by the holder, and a cleaning implement. The cleaning implement is independent of the mop material and is permanently attached, or disengageably attachable, to the holder at a position adjacent to the outside of the mop material.

Abstract: A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible cleaning implement is stored into. When removed from the compact position the handle of the cleaning implement quickly and easily extends to a full length rigid position for use. In combination this provides the operator the choice of a large area cleaning or a small area hand sweep and the convenience of compact storage or transportation.

Abstract: A wiper for an automobile rear-view mirror includes a transmission motor installed at the rear side of a rear-view mirror. The transmission motor is provided with a worm engaged with a transmission gear, which is eccentrically provided with a pivot connected with a connecting rod having the other end pivotally connected with a driving rod. The driving rod is disposed with a fixing shaft inserted through the surface of the rear-view mirror and secured with a fixing base having a wiping bar fitted thereon. The wiping bar can be actuated to swing back and forth for wiping out water drops on the surface of the rear-view mirrors to enable a driver to clearly watch the image reflected in the rear-view mirrors and to drive with safety.

Abstract: A wiper for an automobile rear-view mirror includes a base and a transmission motor installed in the base and having a worm engaged with a transmission gear, which is eccentrically fixed with a pivot connected with a connecting rod. The connecting rod has the other end connected with a driving rod provided with a fixing shaft and having the other end connected with a first slide block fitted on one end of a shaft that has the other end fitted with a second slide block. The two slide blocks have their front sides pivotally connected with two push rods coupled by a pivot and having their rear side positioned on a positioning plate having a wiping bar at the inner side. The wiping bar can be moved up and down, wiping out water on the mirror surface, enabling a driver to clearly see the images reflected in the rear-view mirror.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a connecting device for a windshield wiper having no support frame and hook type windshield wiper arm, which comprises a chassis, a saddle hood, a sliding cover and a connector; By means of buckling two insetting juts on the sliding rails with two insetting holes on the left side panel and right side panel of said chassis, said sliding cover can quickly sliding out away said saddle hood in buckling fixed position unable to detach off each other; Thereby, during dismounting and mounting procedure of the hook head on the hook-type wiper arm with said connector, not only without any help in holding said sliding cover from anyone else but also eliminating the interference of bumping from said sliding cover sliding back unwillingly only one person can easily and quickly complete all process.