Abstract: Armoured apparel is disclosed embodying a method of integrating the structure of armour with the structure of signal transmission means to enable that armour to be used as armoured protection for a wearer and for the signal transmission means and/or as a platform for conveying signals (e.g. for communication purposes or otherwise). Armoured apparel (1) is disclosed including armour means (5) arranged to shield a wearer of the apparel in use, and signal conduit means (8) is incorporated within the apparel for conveying signals therein, the signal conduit means being arranged such that the armour means shields both the signal conduit means and the wearer of the apparel in use.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved device for protection an individual from inadvertently puncturing the skin by a hypodermic or other type of needle adapted to be injected into a skin of an individual, such device comprising, in general, a member to be worn on or near the hand, where a hand is generally placed near the intended needle injection site or where a wound is located, such device being a shield member flexibly affixed over a portion of the hand, to protect the hand member from being inadvertently punctured injected by the needle point before or after the needle is injected under the skin of a patient or other individual.

Abstract: A flame resistant shirt is described that has a standard front half, but a back half which includes a cape portion with openings to provide ventilation across the wearer's back.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to clothing and more specifically to garments designed and customized to securely restrain portable electronic devices. The clothing has at least one pocket that may be specifically sized to a known electronic device shape or may be adjustable to devices of various shapes to provide a snug, secure and, safe environment for the electronic device and any electronic device accessories. The pocket also may contain a channel leading from the pocket to one or more openings near the top of the garment to allow for access to headphones. Further, channels may lead from one pocket to one or more additional pockets to allow for interconnectivity between an electronic device and an electronic device accessory. The internal channels may also contain a strap to secure wires associated with a portable electronic device or accessory in place.

Abstract: A mechanism whereby pants, particularly women's denim jeans, can be customized by the user makes use of interchangeable rear outer pocket walls. The pockets differ in their embellishments on the outer pocket wall but not in the size of the outer pocket walls. Embellishments are not limited to those that can be washed with the rest of the garment, as the outer pocket walls can be removed for the washing process.

Abstract: The field of this invention pertains to functional, attractive wearing apparel.

Abstract: This invention provides disposable pants (1) usable as both pants and a diaper, which ensure excellent stretchability to facilitate raising/lowering when putting them on, and the like. The disposable pants (1) have functions of both pants and a diaper, and a left front abdominal part (2a) and a right front abdominal part (2b) can be expanded to the left and right by breaking left and right breaking parts (17a) (17b). The left front abdominal part (2a) and right front abdominal part (2b) are provided with adhesive pieces (22a) (22b) attached/detached to/from an adhesive part (23) of a central front abdominal part (2c). The ratio between a lateral dimension (X1) of the front abdominal section (2) in a stretched state and a lateral dimension (X2) between positions to which the left and right adhesive pieces (22a) (22b) are bonded, respectively, is set to fall within a range of 0.05?X2/X1?0.55, which ensures stretchability of the front abdominal section (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved cold weather garment construction. The construction uses two fabric layers positioned about an intermediate foam layer. To improve range of motion and reduces bulkiness, the three layers are quilted together and the foam is provided in varying thicknesses to match anticipated weather conditions. Additionally, the intermediate foam layer can have a skinned layer adjacent to the exterior layer and a convoluted surface opposite the interior layer.

Abstract: A support garment comprising an elastically extensible body part for exerting an overall pressure on the abdominal region of a patient and a crotch part, which parts are interconnected at the front and the back of the garment, the edges of those portions of the two parts which are interconnected at the back of the garment being curved in flat condition and the radii of curvature of opposed parts of the edges being related so that the radius of curvature of the curved edge of the crotch part is smaller than the radius of curvature of the curved edge of the body part provides a support garment for patients with hernia requiring support in the abdominal area which is more comfortable to use and which can be mass produced.

Abstract: A medical garment is configured to be worn by a patient requiring medical attention. The medical garment includes a blouse portion including fabric material configured to cover an upper torso and arms of the patient when worn. The medical garment further includes a body part access panel formed in the fabric material adjacent a body part of the patient when worn. The body part access panel is movable between a closed position in which the body part access panel is releasably secured to the fabric material and an open position in which the body part access panel is moved away from the fabric material to allow access to the body part of the patient. Other embodiments of the medical garment and a method of performing a medical examination on a patient are further disclosed.

Abstract: A protective athletic glove comprises an inner palm side and an opposed outer padded side. The inner palm side has a palm surface covering a majority of the inner palm side and at least one opening defined within the palm surface. A wicking material is disposed at least across the opening. The wicking material is more breathable than the main palm material and has aspiration pores therethrough which actively draw moisture from an inner surface of the wicking material to an outer surface thereof.

Abstract: A utility hand-piece is designed for being worn on a hand of a user to hold an elongated object. The hand-piece includes a wrist wrap adapted for extending around a wrist of the user. A finger wrap is formed with the wrist wrap. The finger wrap is adapted for residing adjacent a back side of the hand, and extends along at least one finger of the user. A fastener tab secures the elongated object to the finger wrap. The finger wrap defines a passage for receiving and positioning a distal end of the object, such that the distal end projects from the passage on a palm side of the hand.

Abstract: This invention discloses a flame and heat resistant work glove that includes improved articulation systems for easier flexing of the finger joints and impact protection to safeguard the wearer's hands.

Abstract: A working glove (1) has a finger-tip (3) for an index finger with a round surface (2) on the top. The round surface is supported by a detail, at least partly, made out of a polymer attached to the finger-tip (3) of the working-glove (1). The working-glove (1) enables a user, such as a worker at a ware-house, to perform an input of a user interaction to a touch screen without having to remove the glove or having to try to grip a peripheral, such as a stylus. With previous known gloves this is a particular problem at ware-houses with freezing temperatures, such as in the food-industry and at distribution centers of freezed food. The invention has advantages such as that the risk for erroneous input is reduced, the work efficiency increases, and valuable time is saved in the transition between packing and entering user interaction to the touch screen.

Abstract: A glove having a palm side portion for covering the palm and the palm side of the fingers and a back side portion for covering the back side of the hand and the back side of the fingers. The palm side portion is made of a first material and the back side portion is made of a second material that is more stretchable than the first material. A semi-stretchable material is selectively applied over parts of the outer surface of the back portion of the glove with at least a horizontal component to provide a snug fit over the wearer's hand.

Abstract: A stretchable sweatband with enhanced stretchability and improved wearing comfort, and a headwear in which the stretchable sweatband is applied are disclosed. The headwear includes a head covering portion being worn on a head of a wearer, a visor portion coupled with the head covering portion, and a sweatband coupled at an interior side of the head covering portion, wherein the sweatband is made of a fabric of two overlapped sections connected one another when it is cut perpendicularly to a lengthwise direction, the fabric being woven by pluralities of warp and weft yarns crossing one another.

Abstract: Headwear systems are provided which include hats such as sports caps and the like having one or more detachable liners that enhance comfort and aesthetic appeal. The liners are interchangeable, one with another. The liners include a resilient, non-absorbent core layer made of separate bands different materials that are effective to retain the shape and form of the hat. The liners include a zipper mechanism for enabling removable attachment of the liners to the hat.

Abstract: This invention is a baseball-style hat, containing a crown opening for the head of the wearer, including a top and bottom, front and back, and a peripheral wall having an annular configuration. The outer shell of the hat is constructed of waterproof or water resistant nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, or other material. Additionally, there are two vertical pockets facing downwards, one on either side of the exterior of the hat, which oppose each other. Inside each of these pockets are chin straps which may vary in size. Located at the ends of each of the chin straps are connectors. Located on the front exterior portion of the crown is a combination logo base and lower hatch patch which utilizes connectors to secure eye glasses including sunglasses, to the hat. Inside the interior portion of the hat there is a liner, which may be neoprene or synthetic rubber and nylon or polyester.

Abstract: An outer covering for protecting an ear includes a water-resistant material forming a pouch for protecting an ear from moisture intrusion wherein the pouch has a curved opening disposed along an edge of the pouch for receiving the ear there into, thereby forming a kidney shape for the pouch when viewed from a side view, wherein the curved opening is capable of being stretched over the ear and returning to a substantially consistent dimension and shape and fitting around and adhering the pouch to the ear.

Abstract: A pant cuff device designed to hold the cuff a pant leg away from the ground. The pant cuff device is comprised of two separate magnetic bodies designed to hold a cuff or pant leg away from the ground. The magnetic bodies are affixed proximate to a wearer's ankle to provide a cuff that is substantially parallel to and above the ground. Each magnetic body is magnetically attractable to a second magnetic body.

Abstract: A garment includes at least one pocket having a bottom closure mechanism. The bottom edge portion of the pocket is configured to be either opened or closed according to the desire of the wearer. At the wearer's discretion the bottom edge of the pocket may be closed so that it may hold personal articles. Also at the wearer's discretion the bottom edge of the pocket may be deliberately left open so that a hand inserted into the pocket will have access to the interior of the garment.

Abstract: The comfortable, plush, elastisized strapping is designed to be worn under a consumers maternity top. Maternity Suspenders keep over and under the belly maternity pants/skirts from sliding down and having to be tugged back in place.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to boxer shorts with internal fabric panels to reduce or prevent contact between male genitalia and the thigh of the wearer. This construction likewise aids in the hygiene and comfort of the wearer.

Abstract: A head stabilizing system is provided. The head stabilizing system is intended to minimize loads on the head and the neck, some of which may be injurious or even fatal, by generating a reaction force that substantially opposes a force acting on the head and generated by rapid deceleration of a vehicle or a crash impact. The head stabilizing system includes a helmet, a connection structure, and at least one resisting member. The resisting member generates a reaction force that opposes the crash impact force, yielding a reduced net force on the head. This reaction force can be generated as a function of position, velocity or acceleration. The resisting member may include a tether, a dashpot, or a dashpot containing a controllable rheological fluid. The viscosity of the controllable rheological fluid can be automatically adjusted in response to changes in status of a vehicle or it's occupant.

Abstract: An emergency information system for a helmet for providing first attenders, paramedics and police emergency with emergency contact and medical information in the event a user is involved in an accident. The emergency information system includes an information carrier attachable to or inserted into a safety helmet. The information carrier can be a waterproof information card or an electronic information carrier, such as flash-memory device. With the use of an electronic information carrier a computer system is available to either read or write emergency contact and medical information or other such information to the carrier. The emergency information system further can include reflective elements to increase visibility of the wearer to other road users in low-light conditions.

Abstract: Headgear and head suspension system adapted to support an object with a head of a wearer. A flexible circumferential band has an anterior portion and a posterior portion, at least a portion of the anterior portion of the flexible circumferential band having a replaceable headband bridge having a particular configuration. A configuration of the head suspension system may be modified by replacing the replaceable headband bridge with another headband bridge of a different configuration.

Abstract: Headgear adapted to protect a wearer having a visor and a flexible circumferential band adapted to be supported by a head of the wearer. A mounting attachment attaches the visor to the flexible circumferential band at each of two side attachment locations with the visor generally positioned in front of a face of the wearer. The mounting attachment has a slide channel associated with the flexible circumferential band and a slide associated with the visor. The slide is able to slide forward and aft in the slide channel with respect to the face of the wearer and is selectively securable in a plurality of forward and aft positions. This allows the visor to be adjusted inwardly and outwardly with respect to the face of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a protective helmet that includes a shell defining a shell exterior and a shell interior configured to protectively receive a wearer's head. The helmet also includes an internal support disposed in the shell interior in supportive association with the shell for supporting the shell on the wearer's head, and an adjustment member associated with the internal support for adjusting the size of the internal support to fit to the wearer's head. The adjustment member and the shell are configured and dimensioned such that the adjustment member is operable to adjust the internal support from outside the shell while the helmet is mounted on the wearer's head.

Abstract: Disclosed are a motorcycle chaps having a removable liner on each leg thereof to avoid overheating when riding on warm days, to further allow for addition of removable insulated panels, thereby providing continuous protection of a rider's legs from road hazards and injury.

Abstract: A device useful for the delivery of a treatment composition, and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance, especially a toilet bowl.

Abstract: An improved toilet seat assembly and toilet bowl which would provide stabilization to the toilet seat when in a lowered position so as to prevent wobble, shifting or sliding of the toilet seat assembly when in use, the toilet seat and toilet bowl being standard in all other aspects, but including a toilet seat assembly with an integrally molded depending geometric protrusion from its underside surface, cooperable with a similar integrally molded geometric recess formed in the peripheral rim of the toilet bowl when the seat is in the lowered position or alternatively, an upstanding integrally molded geometric protrusion extending upwardly from the peripheral rim of the toilet bowl, cooperable with an integrally molded geometric recess formed in the underside surface of the toilet seat assembly, in either embodiment, it being preferred that the cooperative geometric recess and geometric protrusion be positioned at the forward end of the toilet seat assembly and toilet bowl.

Abstract: A sanitary foam supplying apparatus including sanitary foam and a device is dedicated to enhance the sanitary quality in the toilet. A foam liquid having the functions of disinfection, cleanness, odorous lubrication and long-term lubrication can be generated and sprayed from a dedicated container. Also, a storage device, a controller, a conveying device and a spraying device may be included. When the user is using the toilet, the foam is properly sprayed on the toilet, the inner bottom portion of a urinal and a water seal surface so that the sanitary foam has the suitable thickness and has the long-term lubrication. Consequently, the sanitary foam can isolate the pong of the crap and the splash before and after the flush. Also, the foam being sprayed may provide the functions of disinfection, cleanness, the odorous deodorization, the enhancement of the sanitary quality and the effective lubrication of the inner portion of the toilet.

Abstract: The system for flushing a vacuum toilet contains a urinal basin having a drain, which is connected to a drain line, and a bypass line, into which the drain line discharges, and which is connectable via a suction valve to a vacuum system. By generating a main air current in the bypass line and a secondary air current in the drain line, a noise emission in the area of the urinal basin may be significantly reduced.

Abstract: The upper part of the urinal holds the hygienic sprinkler (1) with an adjustable articulated attachment (2) and the supply system for hot, cold or lukewarm water supply provided with a blender. An articulated attachment (2) is adjustable, while one end position of the hygienic sprinkler (1) ensures that the water flowing from it never overflows the inner edge of the urinal body (3). The inflow of flushing and cleaning water into the urinal is controlled via the flushing and cleaning water control (7), which may conveniently be an optoelectronic sensor. The hygienic sprinkler (1) is switched in operation via the sprinkler control (8), which may more conveniently be an optoelectronic sensor responding to intentional motions of hand within 5 to 40 cm distance in front of the sensor.

Abstract: A toilet tank flush valve (100) includes: a valve seat (120); a stopper (110) movable between an open position wherein the stopper (110) is displaced from the seat (120) and a closed position wherein the stopper (110) is in contact with the seat (120); and, a magnet arranged to urge the stopper (110) toward the closed position.

Abstract: A trip lever assembly for initiating a flush cycle of a toilet is constructed to have a more solid and smooth feel with less play. The assembly includes a handle accessible with a stem extending into an interior of the toilet. An inner bushing fits onto the stem and inside of a fixed outer bushing. A trip arm connect the handle to a pull member operatively attached to the flush valve. The handle has an anti-rotation feature that engages an associated feature of the inner bushing so that the inner bushing mechanically couples and rotates with the handle. A high viscosity dampening grease is disposed between the inner bushing and the outer bushing to limit lateral play, and smooth the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for permitting portable installation and use of a toilet is disclosed. The apparatus is lightweight and transportable in an accompanying duffel bag. The apparatus provides privacy and protection from the elements as well as the presence of toilet facilities for receiving human waste in remote areas where permanent toilet facilities are lacking, such as beaches, parks, and the wilderness.

Abstract: A device for draining a fluid through a pool cover. The invention may include an opening in an intermediate region of the pool cover, the intermediate region being positioned between a central region of the pool cover and a peripheral region of the pool cover. The invention may include a conduit in fluid communication with the opening in the intermediate region of the pool cover, wherein fluid on the pool cover substantially drains through the conduit.

Abstract: A cover for a spa is disclosed which is made of a foam core with a geotextile layer and a polyurea layer. The cover is sufficiently strong to prevent individuals or animals from falling into the spa yet light enough to allow for easy removal. The cover also provides a great amount of insulation for the water in the spa order to maximize the efficiency of the spa's heating system.

Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.

Abstract: A water pump is arranged at a predetermined position along a drainage pipeline of a foot bubbler or a massage bathtub, and comprises: a motor connected to a suction housing, a rotary shaft of the motor extending into the suction housing and being provided with an impeller, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe being connected to the suction housing. The water pump is characterized in that: an air exit connector is arranged in a circumferential surface of the inlet pipe for connecting an air exit pipe, a check valve is disposed in the outlet pipe to prevent the occurrence of reversal flow of dirty water, thus preventing the water in the tub from contamination.

Abstract: A shower curtain apparatus having a single sheet defining a shower curtain including an exterior surface including a visible inner region and a visible outer region, an interior surface including an attaching inner region and an attaching outer region, and an adhesion mechanism having a first adhesion region positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a first side and a second adhesion region positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a second side is described. A method for manufacturing the aforementioned shower curtain is also described.

Abstract: A slide bar assembly is provided having slide bar supporting a bracket assembly that is suitable to retain a handheld showerhead. A brake assembly releasably couples the bracket assembly to the slide bar via a user-actuated trigger in order allow the user to adjust the height of the showerhead by pressing the trigger. The slide bar assembly further includes a wall mounting assembly that is configured to connect the slide bar to the shower wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bathing apparatus for a child that comprises a tub and a cradle. The tub is nestable with the cradle and includes a bottom wall and at least one side wall, each wall having an inside and an outside surface. The bottom wall includes a heat conductive means for conducting heat from the outside surface to the inside surface thereof The cradle comprises a tub receiving portion and a base. The tub receiving portion is adapted for nestable engagement with the tub and further includes a heat generating means. When the tub is nested with the cradle, the heat generating means makes physical contact with the heat conductive means of the tub so as to allow heat transmission thereto. An electric switch is located electrically between the heating element and a power source. The electric switch is preferably a thermostat for deactivating the heat generating means when the water in the tub reaches a selected temperature.

Abstract: A drain tube assembly for use with a lavatory or other plumbing fixture is disclosed. The lavatory has a basin, a lower drain outlet having an internal threaded bore, and a one-piece drain structure having a drain tube adjacent one axial end, an attachment sleeve adjacent an opposed axial end which is radially outwardly threaded, and a radially extending flange there between. When attached, the drain structure has an axial path extending through the attachment sleeve, flange, and drain tube to carry liquid from the lavatory out the drain tube. In a first position the flange can form a clamp member if the assembly is to be mounted through a counter top. Alternatively the flange can in a second position form a base for the lavatory when the lavatory is suspended. Movement between the positions is created by varied degrees of threading the sleeve into the lower drain.

Abstract: Disposable collection devices for human waste formed substantially of light weight, flexible polymeric sheets, are designed to slidingly fit over a standard, open ring toilet seat, most preferably forming an envelope which receives the toilet seat between upper and lower portions. A collection portion is disposed between portions of the envelope such that when the device is positioned on a toilet seat, the collection portion will extend downwardly permitting collection of human urine and/or feces from a patient. The collection portion preferably extends downwardly sufficiently to avoid splashing or other unnecessary contact between the patient and the waste being collected. Embodiments of the present invention advantageously comprise at least one removable collection portion. Embodiments of the present invention also comprise structures for substantially closing the collection portion after the waste has been deposited therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic telescope shower head set for kitchen sink, which is typically comprised of a main body, a shower head and a restoring spring; wherein said main body has a fitting set upon the top end for connecting to the outlet end of a delivery hose, and a tube set upon the center; said shower head has a shroud tube built upon the top end for containing into the inside of the tube of the main body, cooperating to the delivery hose, the fitting, the tube and the shower head, to construct the water flowing channel, there are a pair of opposite a reversion fin and a crowned collar built upon the inside wall of the tube and the outside wall of the shroud tube respectively so that the both ends of the restoring spring touch against the opposite faces of said inversion fin and said crowned collar, thereby the restoring force of the restoring spring pushing the shroud tube up bringing the shower head to restore the original position, there are sealing loops set upon the contacting surf

Abstract: A maneuverable device for transporting a load over a surface, which finds particular application in a hospital bed for the transportation of patients and in a wheelchair for transporting patients or passengers in an air terminal, for example. The device has a platform for supporting a load to be transported mounted on a base comprising a plurality of castors. One or more one auxiliary wheels are mounted for rotation about at least one fixed axis with respect to said base, and a power unit configured for providing motive power to the auxiliary wheels is provided. A driving unit is provided for steering the device, the driving unit operating independently of the auxiliary wheels.

Abstract: A folding bed for supporting an intended user in both an elongated configuration and a seated configuration. The intended user has a torso, a pair of lower limbs and a hip region therebetween. The folding bed includes a bed frame having a frame base. A first supporting section is provided for supporting the torso, the first supporting section defining a first supporting section first end and a longitudinally opposed first supporting section second end. A second supporting section is further provided for supporting the lower limbs, the second supporting section defining a second supporting section first end and a longitudinally opposed second supporting section second end. The first and second supporting sections are pivotally coupled together through a first-to-second section pivotal link for pivotal movement between an extended configuration and a bent configuration. A first support member defines a first support member first end and a longitudinally opposed first support member second end.

Abstract: A bedding article is compressed and rolled from two side edges to form a rolled bedding article having two rolled portions. The rolled bedding article is fitted into a rectangular prism-shaped container. The container depth is smaller than the container width or height. The depth extends in a depth dimension that is perpendicular to the roll axes of the rolled portions. Multiple containers that contain such rolled bedding articles are placed on a retail-store merchandise shelf. The shelf has a shelf depth that extends in the depth dimension. A first container is disposed on the shelf in front of the second container. The combined depth of the aligned containers is made to be approximately the same as the shelf depth in order to reduce the amount of wasted shelf space in the retail store.