Abstract: A protector for the head, face and/or eyes, for example a welder's helmet, carries at least one gas sensor in a position where the sensor can detect one or more properties of the atmosphere to be inhaled by a person wearing the protector. The gas sensor is operatively associated with at least one data conversion, data transmission and/or data memory device also carried by the protector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective mask of the kind having particular application for covering the eyes, ears, nose and chin of one playing the game of paintball. The protective mask has a lens that can be quickly and easily removed for replacement as a consequence of paint splatter or cracking such as that caused by the impact thereagainst of a paintball traveling at high speed. The protective mask also has a detachable head strap that is coupled to the lens through the mask. More particularly, a hole formed through an ear covering section of the mask is axially aligned with a hole formed through an ear covering section of the removable lens. One end of the detachable head strap is tied to a first connector. The first connector includes an upstanding locking catch that is moved into the axially aligned holes formed through the mask and the lens.

Abstract: The invention regards a method for manufacturing a personal protection device for protecting a part of a body of a user. The device is manufactured by providing an image of the shape of the body part to be protected, based on the image of the body part, milling out a model of the body part, providing at least one blank with a curved inner surface, the surface form being adapted to the outer surface of the model, and cutting and/or finishing the edge of the blank(s) to obtain the desired shape.

Abstract: A bib for illustrating an infant's last feeding time, including a cover member for covering a predetermined portion of at least one of an infant and an infant's clothing. The cover member being manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and first predetermined shape. A securing mechanism is operably connected to such cover member at predetermined location thereon for securing such cover member at least one of around such infant's neck, to such infant and to such infant's clothing. Indicia is formed on such cover member illustrating predetermined information relating to a last feeding time of such infant. An indicator mechanism is disposed on such cover member for indicating such infant's last feeding time.

Abstract: Methods are described for forming unitary fabric elements for use in engineered thermal fabric articles, including, but not limited to, thermal fabric garments, thermal fabric home textiles, and thermal fabric upholstery covers, and for forming these engineered thermal fabric articles, having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacity positioned about the thermal fabric article in correlation to insulative requirements of a user's body. The fabric element has at least two regions of contrasting insulative capacity. The method includes designing a pattern and combining yarns in a continuous web according to the pattern. In one implementation, loop yarn in first regions is formed to a first pile height, and loop yarn in other regions is formed to another, different, relatively greater pile height.

Abstract: An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like.

Abstract: An electrically-heated golf mitten formed of a three-layer fabric body that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together, and including a cut-and-sewn nylon shell, cut-and-sewn closed cell foam insulator, and cut-and-sewn fleece liner. A battery pack is mounted on the wrist, and a Velcro™-attachable elastic cuff-strap is stretched around the wrist and battery pack for securement and sealing. The battery pack is connected to heating elements attached inwardly of the closed-cell foam insulator. In use, the battery pack and heating elements are designed for relatively high heat, and the three-layer fabric body with sealing cuff-strap is designed for high heat retention. The heated mitten is also very easy to put on and take off. Thus, a golfer dons the mitten for 5 minute intervals between strokes for flash warming of the hands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf training glove with sensors for triggering a perceptible signal on an erroneous gripping technique of the golf club with glove fingers to accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. According to the invention, error signals with a correct gripping technique may be avoided, whereby the sensors are at least a on the glove fingers for accommodation of the index finger, middle finger and ring finger and the perceptible signal is triggered by an excessive gripping pressure. No sensor is arranged on the thumb of the golf training glove.

Abstract: A flexible hat or cap-like assembly having a compressible doughnut shape memory substance or padding disposed within and is worn on a person's head for cushioning an object or load such as sheetrock which is carried or supported on the head during drywall installation of a ceiling. The doughnut style padding places the pivot area of the object off the crown of the person's head and places the pivot area around the outer parameter of the head. This increases the pivot area of the load to equal the circumference of the compressible substance. The larger pivot area increases balance and stability of the load and reduces side loading and thrust on the person's neck which is associated with prior art devices having a centralized load pivot point.

Abstract: Device (1) for the therapy or prevention of venous and/or lymphatic insufficiencies of lower limbs, comprising: a pair of elastocompression tights (2) for venous and/or lymphatic insufficiency of lower limbs; and a plurality of elastic bulges (3-9) for stimulating the venous and lymphatic circulation, which are filled-up with discreet particles made of caoutchouc, is integral to the tights (2) and is arranged at a portion (20) thereof which is in contact with the foot sole when the tights themselves (2) are worn.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a clothing product, a display portion attached to the clothing product, and a plurality of display items. The display portion has a suppleness and softness substantially the same as that of the clothing product. The display portion includes at least some of a top layer of loop fabric, a middle layer of foam, and a bottom layer of lining material. The display portion may be laminated together, and may be attached to the clothing by at least one of a stitch other than a single stitch, and a heat fusible layer. The display portion is attached onto the clothing product at a position for displaying at least one of the plurality of display items. The display items are attached to the display portion using hook-and-loop fastener system. Each of the plurality of display items are die-cut from a hook material.

Abstract: A device to hold a garment in place, particularly the event of a gust of air, comprising an attachment member, a connecting member, and a weight, which can be worn either on the inside or outside surface of the garment.

Abstract: A woman's undergarment with a security pocket placed below the waist band of the garment in the area below the navel. An undergarment with a security pocket adapted to hold a passport, with another pocket within the main pocket adapted to hold credit cards. An undergarment with a security pocket adapted to hold a credit card. An undergarment with a removable security pocket, which can be used with one or more other undergarments.

Abstract: A man's underpants in that a penis of the wearer can be naturally received in an arc type groove of the soft penis separator during wearing thereof so as to separate the penis and scrotum from each other, thereby previously preventing the contacting portion between the penis and scrotum from being humidified and smelling bad and preventing the penis from being moved or inserted between both fleshes inside of the thigh during exercising or sitting for many hours, and the soft penis separator is provided with the plurality of vent holes, so that it can smoothly ventilate the inside of the soft penis separator, thereby keeping clean at all times.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a kind of women's sports trousers having a waistband 3 disposed in its waist part, the lower portion of the waistband 3 is connected with panties 2 made of thinner material and having a size corresponding to the size of the sports trousers, the panties 2 being disposed in the inner side of the trouser legs 1. Because of this assembly configuration of the sports trousers and the panties 2, when people are doing sports, pulling up the sports trousers can pull up the panties 2 at the same time to prevent its down sliding, and the edges of the panties 2 won't be exposed, sporting people can thus concentrate on their games, without worrying about the shape of the panties 2 being laid bare. Because the sports trousers and the connected panties 2 are made of compatible materials with good resilience, even if doing sports of large amplitudes, such as yoga, basketball, tennis or badminton etc., it's unlikely to lay bare, and any embarrassing situation can be avoided.

Abstract: A protective helmet, particularly for sports and work use, comprising a rigid outer shell which itself comprises a front cap (2) having a concavity able to cover at least the upper part of the cranium, and a rear cap (3) having a concavity able to cover the rear part of the cranium. Said caps (2, 3) are mutually movable, the rear cap (3) being connected to the front cap (2) in such a manner as to rotate relative to this latter about an axis (A) transverse to the vertical plane of symmetry of the cranium, between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: A visor holder for a head protective helmet whereby to secure a clear plastic visor thereto. The holder is a single molded plastic piece which has a narrow frontal curved portion and opposed depending rear visor attachment portions. The visor holder is adapted to be secured to a helmet and side mounting brackets are provided for the adjustable attachment of the depending rear visor attachment portions of the holder to a helmet. The holder also has vent holes in a frontal curved portion thereof for moisture release and air exchange.

Abstract: Swimming goggles include a soft left lens frame, a soft right lens frame, a soft connecting portion between the left lens frame and the right lens frame, rigid eyeglasses, rigid strap positioning frames, and fasteners. Each strap positioning frame includes a housing, two pegs, and two branches extending reverse to the pegs. Each peg has at least a holding portion. The left lens frame and the right lens frame respectively define at least an embedding groove for engaging with the holding portion, whereby the left lens frame and the right lens frame firmly wraps the strap positioning frames. The fasteners include adjusting buckles with a head strap extending therethrough. Length of the head strap is adjustable by pressing the adjusting buckles.

Abstract: A goggle is provided for protecting eyes of a wearer from projectiles and providing a wide field of view to the wearer through the goggle. In particular, the goggle may have a front portion and two side portions which are attached to lateral distal ends of the front portion. The two side portions may extend rearwardly to follow the contour of the wearer's head instead of the curvature of the front portion. Transitions between the front portion and the two side portions may be abrupt. Such configuration provides a compact goggle which permits the wearer to have a full range of motion required to maintain control and balance on a snowboard and a wide field of view through the goggle. The front portion may have a smaller base curvature compared to the base curvature of the two side portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of garment, particularly for use in sports activities such as jogging, skating, skiing, or similar. Air-conditioning areas (11, 12, 13, and 14) are provided in the region most affected by perspiration.

Abstract: The present invention concerns thermal liner comprising crimped, heat resistant fibers held in a state of compression by a thermoplastic binder, wherein when the thermal liner is exposed to heat or flame, the liner increases its thickness by at least three times. The invention also relates to use of such barriers in protective fabrics, garments, and articles.

Abstract: A pressure-actuated disinfectant dispenser and method for treating wastewater in an aerobic treatment system. The dispenser includes a reservoir for holding a disinfectant supply and a dosage container for holding a dosage of disinfectant. The container is positioned within the reservoir and has a flow-regulated path for fluid communication from the reservoir into the container. The invention also includes actuation means for increasing the pressure within the dosage container to force disinfectant therefrom, and a discharge assembly for discharging fluid from the dosage container into said storage tank.

Abstract: A dosing device for dosing chemicals (9) into outlet water for flushing a toilet having a toilet bowl. The dosing device comprises a place of dosing, at which outlet water and the chemicals are mixed during a flushing of the toilet. The place of dosing is arranged between an inlet to an overflow pipe (5) and an inlet to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A mechanism (100) for lifting and lowering a toilet seat (102) is activated by foot pressure pushing down on a pedal (104). The mechanism includes an off-floor pivot fixed in space for converting the pressure into a torque applied to hinge (113, 114) supporting the seat. The mechanism does not touch the floor. Instead a reaction arm which is one support for the fixed pivot presses against a wall (120) behind the toilet bowl. Means for retarding the speed of the seat as it falls is optionally included.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method for unclogging drains, piping systems and related items. The system employs an aerosol delivery of a broadly dispersed compressed gas wave. Preferably, the gas comprises the liquefied propellant Tetrafluoroethane that freezes the clog, allowing for more efficient break up of the clog. Solvents, fluid coatings and fragrance may also be employed to further improve the efficiency of the system. Additionally, an extension and/or adapter may also be employed, thereby providing a single system capable of unclogging drains and associated systems of almost any size or type.

Abstract: A hygienic apparatus includes a urinal, a toilet bowl, and a water-storing device including a housing body interconnecting the urinal and the toilet bowl, a water tank disposed in the housing body, a water-feeding tube allowing flow of water into the water tank therethrough. A drain tube unit is in fluid communication with the urinal and the toilet bowl. A flush unit includes a urinal-flushing tube in fluid communication with the water tank and the urinal, and a toilet-flushing tube in fluid communication with the water tank and the toilet bowl. A swivel mechanism includes a base, a vertical shaft disposed fixedly on the base and extending into an assembly of the urinal, the toilet bowl, and the water-storing device, and a driving unit operable to drive rotation of the assembly of the urinal, the toilet bowl, and the water-storing device relative to the base about the vertical shaft.

Abstract: A valve system for a spa includes a jet manifold which is coupled to all of the water jets associated with a seat in the spa and which is coupled to an individual water pump for the seat. A T-fitting is interposed between the manifold and the pump. A conduit is coupled from the T-fitting to a valve which is coupled to a suction fitting in the bottom of the spa. When the valve is opened, water is diverted from the manifold thereby reducing the volume of water supplied to the jets and thus reducing the pressure of the water streams at the associated seat without affecting the water pressure at other seats. A spa according to the invention includes a plurality of seats, each associated with a group of water jets, each group of jets being coupled to a valve system with an associated pump.

Abstract: In the upper part and the lower part of a micro-nano bubble generation section 34 in a micro-nano bubble bathtub 1, two kinds of micro-nano bubbles different in a size distribution are generated by first and second micro-nano bubble generators (submerged pump-type micro-nano bubble generator 2 and spiral flow-type micro-nano bubble generator 10) of two kinds, so that bathtub water containing micro-nano bubbles in a wide size distribution can be produced in a large amount. Some of the water containing micro-nano bubbles generated in the lower part is thrown into the first micro-nano bubble generator (spiral flow-type micro-nano bubble generator 10) in the upper part, so that the spiral flow-type micro-nano bubble generator 10 can generate micro-nano bubbles in a smaller size. Therefore, in this bathtub, micro-nano bubbles abundant in size and large in amount can be produced economically.

Abstract: A foot soak tray includes a base housing, a container disposed above the base housing and having a space for receiving water in the space of the container, and a heating device disposed in the chamber of the base housing for heating the water received in the space of the container. A reflector may be disposed below the heating device for reflecting a heat generated by the heating device. A massage device may be disposed in the container and includes one or more rotatable rollers having a number of protrusions for massaging the feet of the user. The massage device preferably includes a length shorter than that of the container for forming an opening between the container and the massage device.

Abstract: An improved splash relief device is disclosed which comprises an elongated channel with an upper end portion and a lower end portion attached to the front edge of a bathtub or shower unit. A cover which is crosshatched to prevent slipping is provided to cover the elongated channel. Wings are adapted to position the improved splash relief device in place between the subflooring and the top surface. This is also molded or crosshatched to prevent slipping.water flows along the improved splash device and into the bathtub/shower drain.

Abstract: A proximity faucet is provided that includes a housing, faucet and lever support portions and a peripheral housing wall with a spout portion having a neck extending outward from the housing wall and a fluid outlet at a free extent thereof. The faucet support portion accommodates an elongate shank extending downwardly therefrom and having at least one fluid supply conduit therein. The lever support portion receives a mixing cartridge therein that mixes cold and hot water delivered by the fluid supply conduit. The lever support portion supports a freely rotatable lever thereon. The lever is coupled to the mixing cartridge such that rotation of the lever adjusts the water temperature and flow rate. A sensor cover ring that is rotatably disposed adjacent the housing wall includes a reflective surface along an inner surface thereof that lies adjacent the housing wall.

Abstract: A seating furniture assembly that is convertible from a first position to a second position has a seat member and a back member pivotably connected to the seat member. The back member is pivotable from a first position in which the back member extends upwardly from the seat member to form a seat, and a second position in which the back member overlies the seat member and faces upwardly to form a bed. Movement of the back member from the first position to the second position translates the seat member forwardly to provide wall clearance and a support in which the seat member supports a forward area of the back member when the back member is in the second position.

Abstract: “The invention relates to a handling system for lifting or moving a person from a first position to another, such as from a bed to a chair. The system includes a bottom part being vertically fixed, a lifting arm being guided by the bottom part allowing the lifting arm to at least be vertically adjustable, a support part for fixating and supporting the person during the lifting and moving, and a support connection for the support part. The support connection is connected to drive means, for winding and unwinding the support connection, via the lifting arm, and the drive means being part of the bottom part. The invention also relates to a weighting system and a method for lifting or moving a person.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a personal transport device comprising a back support and two leg flaps extending from a bottom edge of the back support. The leg flaps are configured to cross under and support a thigh region of a person. Two upper handles are located on the back support and two lower handles are located on a leg flap. Another embodiment of the invention is a method of lifting a person using a personal transport device.

Abstract: A child enclosure apparatus that includes a hub assembly, a base assembly having four base legs in an X-shaped configuration, a side structure having four side posts, an upper assembly having four pairs of upper arms with each pair connected with medial latch connectors, lower corner assemblies, each having a pair of plates that are pivotally mounted to a side post and a pair of base legs, upper corner assemblies, each having two pair of plates that are configured at a right angle to each other, and cables extending from the base assemblies, through the side posts and being connected to the upper arms and to the latch connectors. The enclosure apparatus is operated by linear movement of the hub assembly, either by a motor assembly or manually, to cause simultaneous movement of the base legs, the upper arms and the latch connectors between opened and folded positions by tensioning the cables.

Abstract: A sleeping apparatus has a collapsible base that assumes a deployed position and a collapsed position where the base has a smaller size than in the deployed configuration, and a sleeping mat that is removably attached to the top panel of the base.

Abstract: A bedframe for medical beds has a height-adjustable frame member and an obstruction detector on the height-adjustable frame member. The obstruction detector has a contact member which is displaceable, for obstruction detection, both upwardly and downwardly relative to the frame member. A sensor detects such displacement to stop movement of the frame member. The frame member may be a height adjustable lower frame member of a bedframe having also a height adjustable upper frame member. The bedframe also has a manually removable panel of its headboard and footboard, to allow access to a patient between columns carrying the height-adjustable upper frame member.

Abstract: The comforter includes a core portion which includes upper and lower fabric layers with lines of stitching connecting the upper and lower fabric layers and filling within the volumes of the core portion defined thereby. Border portions are attached to the head and foot ends of the core portion, wherein the top edge of the core portion is gathered and the head border portion sewn thereto. The width of the top edge of the core portion is approximately 20-75% wider ungathered than when gathered and sewn to the head border portion. The lower edge of the core portion is approximately 0-50% wider ungathered than when gathered and sewn to the foot border portion. Side border portions are secured to the sides of the core portion and to the opposing ends of the head and foot border portions.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to an underside of a litter. A storage basket is configured to engage ends and sides of a bottle. A movable mechanism couples the storage basket to the mounting bracket, the mechanism being configured for allowing the storage basket to be lowered away from the litter to provide access to the bottle, and allowing the storage basket to be secured against the underside of the litter to restrict movement of the bottle. A latch system is also included to hold the storage basket secured to the underside of the litter. The storage basket is automatically leveled by the movable mechanism when it is lowered away from the litter.

Abstract: A movable floor system for use with a rotating gantry in a radiation treatment facility is provided that comprises a carriage assembly slidably supported within the gantry to maintain a substantially constant orientation while the gantry is rotating. An extendable/retractable panel assembly is supported on the carriage assembly that includes a plurality of non-movable floor panels and a like plurality of movable floor panels slidably mounted over corresponding ones of the non-movable panels. The movable panels are sized to span a distance between the carriage assembly and a fixed floor of the treatment room. Each of the movable panels has a platform surface for supporting a person for access to and from the patient table situated within the gantry. A control system coordinates the extension and retraction of the movable floor panels to prevent collisions with the radiation nozzle as it rotates during the patient treatment.

Abstract: An ambulance cot comprising generally a variable height support frame which is positionable and maneuverable above a surface by adjustable legs having support wheels and a method of use are disclosed. The support frame has a first portion pivotally coupled to a second portion having loading wheels. With the cot in a lowest position, the loading wheel are configured to rotate about a single axis when engaging the surface and to be positioned above the surface when the second portion is placed in a raised position relative to the first portion. The cot further includes a swivel castor mounted to the first portion between the loading wheels and the support wheels. When the cot is in the lowest position, the swivel castor engages the surface and will rotate about two axes when the second portion is in the raised position and about the same axis as the loading wheels when the second portion is not in the raised position.

Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.

Abstract: The bed is equipped with a back lift mechanism and comprises a thigh support mechanism for supporting only the thighs of a user. The bed further comprises cooperative means for performing a thigh lifting action of said the thigh support mechanism in cooperation with the back lift mechanism in back lifting action. The thigh support mechanism has a thigh support member, which has one end, proximal to the waist section of the bed, pivotally mounted on the bed frame to support only the thighs. The thigh support member has a width smaller than that of the bed frame and is provided only at the central region of the width of the bed frame.

Abstract: Pillowhead is a pillow constructed so that he can easily be worn on the head securely, allowing the wearer to comfortably rest their head and sleep in any position. It is ideal for travel, and uniquely shaped to cradle the head, contrary to current travel pillows, which only address neck, support or are just miniature pillows that unattached can move or lose contact while trying to rest the head.

Abstract: A surgical positioning aid includes a n inflatable pillow with a non-inflatable sleeve. The non-inflatable sleeve has two substantially parallel attachment regions secured to a panel of the inflatable pillow and two open end portions to provide access between the non-inflatable sleeve and the inflatable pillow. The space between the non-inflatable sleeve and the inflatable pillow can be telescoped onto a surgical support post in proximity to an operating table. Air then can be directed into the inflatable pillow so that a patient can be supported relative to the post without creating pressure points on the patient.

Abstract: A patient support (10, 14) includes a source of pressurized air (64), a bladder (30), a valve (66) in fluid communication with the source of pressurized air (64) and to the bladder (30), a pressure sensor (28) in fluid communication with the bladder (30), and a controller (26) responsive to a pressure signal from the pressure sensor (28). The controller (26) may determine a rate of change of pressure within the bladder (30) and may store historical pressure data.

Abstract: A double chambered transfer mattress is provided capable of partial deflation that that includes a top inflatable mattress and a bottom inflatable mattress that are separated by a common wall from one another. A selectable inlet/outlet valve is arranged for airflow communication between an interior chamber of the bottom inflatable mattress and a source of pressurized air. A one-way valve is positioned through the common wall so as to provide selective air flow communication between the top inflatable mattress and the bottom inflatable mattress so that when the inlet/outlet valve is closed, so that air continues to escape from perforations in the bottom inflatable mattress, the one-way valve is actuated so as to prevent deflation of the top inflatable mattress.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a mattress with two cover layers that enclose a spring grid array core wherein the springs are mounted back to back on a single grid support. The spring array is surrounded by a frame layer and is divisible into separate recumbence areas by supportive flanges.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose an internal spring array of a mattress wherein the springs are mounted back to back on a membrane, and a simplified method for making an internal spring array of a mattress. The springs of the array have support plates connected to a base section via a spring arm.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a securing unit for holding and securing a marker in close proximity to an end section of a conduit. The securing unit is capable of holding a marker inside a conduit, in close proximity to the end section of the conduit. The securing unit holds and secures a marker in the end section of the conduit which may be in any orientation with respect to a horizontal or vertical plane. An end cap may be used for sealing the end section of the conduit and restricting the movement of the securing unit.