Abstract: A protective glove having a thumb portion having at least two dorsal protective members for protecting a back portion of a thumb, adjacent ones of the dorsal protective members being pivotable with respect to one another about a respective axis between an extended position and a folded position, the respective axis being angled with respect to a perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the thumb portion.

Abstract: A finger and knuckle guard for protecting a person's hands includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube open at both a proximal and distal end and having a predetermined length, the hollow tube having flexible elastic walls of a predetermined thickness.

Abstract: An apparatus for warming a motorcyclist is provided. The apparatus includes a body that has an outer surface. The body has a shin portion and an adjacent lateral cnemis portion. The body has an end located at the lateral cnemis portion. The body has an upper edge and a lower edge that both terminate at the end. The end is in oblique orientation to both the upper edge and the lower edge. Additionally, a lip extends from the body.

Abstract: An athletic protective pad having first and second layers of breathable fabric and a foam body having a layer of perforated foam. The layer of foam is preferably closed cell foam with spaced apart perforations therethrough. The foam body is sandwiched in a secure or permanent position between the first and second layers of fabric, thereby wicking moisture away from a wearer.

Abstract: A kneepad includes connectors (32 and 34) at its lower side edges (30 and 31) below the position of articulation of the joint. The connectors are biased toward a plurality of ribs (40) integrally formed in the external side surface of the outer hard shell (22) for trapping the side seams of the pant leg against the ribs and holding the kneepad firmly in place.

Abstract: A privacy screen is provided for use by a mother while breast feeding a baby, comprising a textile of sufficient size to hide from viewing the arms and chest of the mother and a baby while held in the arms of the mother during breast feeding, and having edges long enough to conceal the desired portion of the chest and shoulder of the mother above the breast; and at least one pocket integrated into the screen to hold a weighted member to hold the screen in place over the shoulder of the mother while nursing.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a flexible, detachable, pressure- providing garment that can be worn by a subject in order to provide to the subject sensory and body awareness.

Abstract: A garment having an opening in the crotch area, which can be along the crotch inseam, to allow for convenient access to the restroom without having to undress if wearing a one-piece garment or remove belts and untuck other clothing if wearing pants. The opening has a concealed closure device to open and close an opening in the crotch area. When open, the opening will allow the wearer to use the restroom with ease. When the opening is closed, the opening is inconspicuous.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method treat a neurological disorder by applying proprioceptive feedback to a wearer of a garment. Specifically, the garment includes one or more pressurizable reservoirs that, when pressurized, apply distributed pressure to the wearer. A system including the garment also includes a mechanism for pressurizing the reservoir and, optionally, a controller operable to control the pressurizing mechanism.

Abstract: E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie is an environmentally friendly plastic cover or covers for use over a hand, foot, and/or ankle. The preferred embodiment of E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie is comprised of at least some of the following: a finger cover and a thumb cover and/or a foot cover and an ankle cover. To use the preferred embodiment of E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie, a user would insert his hands into the finger and thumb covers and his feet into the foot cover and his ankles into the ankle covers. After the user's hands, feet and ankles are covered, he can put on a wetsuit and diving equipment in the traditional manner. After use, E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie could be removed and discarded.

Abstract: A hand covering configured to enclose a human hand, fingers and thumb, having a dorsal side and a palm side. The hand covering includes a wrist portion and a hand portion. The hand portion includes at least one digit receptacle and a thumb receptacle. An opening is formed in the dorsal side of the hand covering, and extends from a location rearward of the thumb receptacle, across the dorsal side, to a side of the hand covering opposite the thumb receptacle. The opening is configured to allow the digit receptacle and the thumb receptacle to be removed from the digits and thumb of the wearer, while the wrist portion remains attached to the wearer and covers a dorsal side of the wearer's hand.

Abstract: There is provided a glove assembly that is adapted to be worn on a human hand for use in extended medical procedures such as surgery. The assembly may include an inner glove of permeable polyester fabric. There may additionally be a coating adhered to the inner glove, which prevents seepage of fluid through the inner glove from an internal surface to an external surface thereof. The assembly may further include an outer glove with interior dimensions substantially equivalent to the exterior dimensions of the inner glove. The outer glove may be in a receiving relationship to the inner glove.

Abstract: A hair drying head-piece that absorbs moisture from the hair of a wearer, said headpiece having a cap portion having a top part and a bottom part, said cap bottom part having an opening sized to fit about the top of the wearer's head and said cap top part having a hole therein to allow at least a portion of the wearers's hair to exit the cap therethrough; and at least 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips attached to the cap top part, each of the 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips having a length of between 12 and 30 inches and a width between 0.6 inches and 2 inches, wherein said strips fall freely with the wearer's hair.

Abstract: The Koolonu is a combination scarf with a pocket that can be drawn up from the chest over the head to become a headpiece/ear cover. Invert the Koolonu on the head and the pocket becomes a visor. It is new by virtue of the width variation and the manner with which it is folded and sewn at its ends forming a storage pocket. This unique process creates a convertible apparel item for fashion and utility. Made of knitted yarn or any such flexible material, It begins with a square, tapers in equally 45 degrees to the neckband width (50% of square end width). Neckband length (determined by neck circumference) continues then tapers out equally 45 degrees to form a second square of identical size to the first. The squares are sewn together on two sides at 90 degree angles to each other forming the pocket. The Koolonu can be made for any age or gender, of lighter or heavier materials and for dolls, teddy bears or other toys. It can be worn around the neck, ears and head.

Abstract: Hat with interchangeable ears with a head covering cap, a brim, a solar cell, an electric motor, a motor holding member, a pair of conducting wires, a fan blade, a pair of ear receiving members and a pair of decorative ears. The brim is attached in a standard way to the cap. The brim includes a centrally located aperture. The motor holding member is attached to the top surface of the brim so that the fan blade attached to the motor shaft resides half way through the aperture. The sides of the cap include opposing apertures that allow the ear receiving members to protrude through the apertures. The ear receiving members are fixedly attached to the cap sides. The ears include apertures that allow the ears to removably snap onto the ear receiving members. The solar cell is fixedly attached to the top most portion of the cap.

Abstract: A set of at least two articles of clothing, each having at least one suction-based connector affixed thereto, such that when said connectors are suctionally engaged, they produce and maintain a suction-force connection therebetween, substantially until the connectors are subjected to a sufficient force that separates them.

Abstract: Articles and methods including temporary decorations. Embodiments include temporary decorations applied to promotion articles. Embodiments include a method comprising creating a promotional article including applying a dissolvable decoration to a base item to create the promotional article, the dissolvable decoration being applied in such a manner so as to be removable from the base item by dissolving the dissolvable decoration using a solvent without substantially altering the original physical condition of the base item.

Abstract: The nature of this invention is a pocket for a cell phone/s or portable CD player that fits snug against the hip, has a secure closure and is quickly accessible. Loss or breakage of the delicate plastic clip that hold the cell phones in place will not occur. Millions of people walk around with their CD player in their hand, which is uncomfortable, inconvenient and dangerous. The pocket allows a music device to be carried and used without implementing the hands when listening to music. The earplug connection is at a perfect relaxed distance from the user's ear/s. This invention will become a standard for everyone in the world who uses cell phones and portable CD players and wants the convenience of a pocket positioned on the hip more easily accessible to the hands, eyes and ears. No pockets currently exist like this type located on the hip area of clothing.

Abstract: An undergarment to be worn primarily by women during menstruation that resists staining of the undergarment itself and prevents leakage of menstrual flow to outer garments. The outer covering of the undergarment with a waist portion and a pair of leg openings is composed of fabric to make the fabric repel stains, repel and release stains, or absorb and then release stains. A panel of fabric treated to make the fabric repel stains, repel and release stains, or absorb and then release stains covers the crotch area and may extend up the front and/or back of the undergarment. Fabric on each side of the panel, also made of fabric treated to make the fabric repel stains, repel and release stains, or absorb and then release stains, provides additional protection to prevent leakage. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the undergarment will have antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The invention comprises a decorative removable helmet cover that covers a helmet snugly. The cover can be made of one or multiple sections. On the cover is displayed logos or patterns that make the wearing of helmets more acceptable and attractive for activity doers, without creating a situation of the material flapping around and causing noise or distractions.

Abstract: This invention concerns a sanitary article, in particular a toilet with a form that permits a physiologically correct position for defecation, and is so practical that it can be used even by elderly or disabled persons. This toilet, which is a type that ensures that angle ?, formed by the femur (3) with the lumbosacral segment (4) of the rachis, is less than 90°, is characterized by the fact that it provides a means of supporting said user's body (1), so that no burden is placed on the lower limbs, allowing the user to assume a position where the knees are higher than the pelvis, so that the knee joint is approximately at the height of the diaphragm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet and/or a toilet and bidet combination having immediate reflush capability. Preferred embodiments comprise a tankless toilet and/or toilet and bidet combination and a bowl ventilation apparatus integrated therein. The tankless nature of the invention saves space over conventional toilets, allowing closer mounting to the wall and a lower vertical profile. More specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise a motorized flush mechanism with an infrared sensor having immediate reflush capability, a on-demand motorized water spray cleansing system integrated therein and an integrated bowl ventilation apparatus with a proximity sensor.

Abstract: A toilet that does not require water for use, which may be used in the home or which may be portable for use at locations outside the home, having a disposable, biodegradable bag for catching and storing human waste for disposal, and a method for disposing of said biodegradable bag.

Abstract: Pool covers embodying the invention are formed of a very dense mesh material which ensures substantially one hundred percent shade while allowing water to pass uniformly through the cover and which is adequately strong to support the weight of an adult. The pool cover is formed of plastic fibers which are interwoven to form a dense mesh which is then subjected to a pressure and heat cycle to ensure that the resultant material has the requisite properties for allowing water to pass through at a desired rate (e.g., 0.1 to 5 gallons per square foot per minute) while blocking light (e.g., 100% shade). Thus, a self-filtering safety pool cover is formed which allows for water to pass through uniformly across its surface while blocking sunlight.

Abstract: A closure for a bathtub is disclosed. The bathtub has a walk-through bound by a generally U-shaped structure having a central sill portion and jamb portions projecting upwardly and from opposite ends of said sill portion. The closure comprises an exterior insert and an interior insert. The exterior insert, in use, is disposed exteriorly of the U-shaped structure. The interior insert, in use, is disposed interiorly of the U-shaped structure and releasably secured to the exterior insert to seal against the U-shaped structure to permit the bathtub to be filled to a height above the sill portion.

Abstract: A bathtub has a shell for transmitting light thorough a thickness. A light emitting diode is disposed under the shell, in which the light from the light emitting diode is transmitted thorough the thickness of the shell. A bathtub includes a reflector sheet for reflecting light from the light emitting diode. The light emitting diode may be disposed between the reflector sheet and the shell. A bathtub includes a light diffuser panel disposed between the shell and the light emitting diode. A bathtub includes a support panel is disposed between the shell and the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A bath aid is provided for supporting a person kneeling at a bathtub. The bath aid comprises a lower pad, a middle pad, and an upper pad which includes a tub attachment mechanism fixed to a bottom surface thereof. A first hinge mechanism pivotally connects a front edge of the lower pad to a lower edge of the middle pad, while a second hinge mechanism pivotally connects an upper edge of the middle pad to a lower edge of the upper pad. The bottom surface of the lower pad rests on a floor surface, while the bottom surface of the upper pad may be fixed to the bathtub by the tub attachment mechanism when in an open position.

Abstract: Assist means to aid users of bath and shower facilities; said means having installation independent of the typical screw type wall fasteners. Assist means comprising a horizontal grip bar having longitudinal, lateral, and vertical restraints. The longitudinal restraints consist of compressible means rotatively attaching to each extremity of the grip bar. Said lateral restraints comprise tensile means, suction cups, or like means, securing the grip bar to an enclosure wall parallel to the bar. During installation the grip bar is rotated about its longitudinal axis, causing the compressible means at each extremity to forcefully engage an enclosure wall. The vertical restraints connect to the grip bar and to lower compressible means that secure said restraints to the rim of a bathtub. A tub entry-exit bar and lift bar attaching to said grip bar provide safe assistance for the user.

Abstract: An apparatus having a tray, a towel rack and a handrail is provided for use with a spa of a type having a bottom with sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to form an enclosure for holding water. A base member is disposed on a horizontal floor below and adjacent to the sidewalls of the spa. A vertically disposed post member operatively attached to the base member and a handrail operatively attached to a top portion of the post member, the handrail being transversely disposed with respect to the post member. A horizontally disposed tray is pivotally attached to the post and a towel bar is attached to the post. Structures are provided for securing the preferred embodiment of the invention to a spa.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing foot care. Such apparatus comprises a base member having a predetermined shape and having an upper surface and a bottom surface. There is an abrasive means permanently bonded to an upper surface of the base member and there are a plurality of suction cups disposed on the bottom surface of the apparatus for releasably securing the apparatus to a solid surface such as base of a bathtub or shower stall.

Abstract: A prefabricated, polyurethane reaction injection molded, leak-proof shower module suitable for use in constructing a tiled shower includes a plurality of sidewalls (101, 102, 103, 104), a floor (110) and a plurality of ribs (120) connected to the floor. The floor has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of peripheral edges and is bounded along at least one peripheral edge by at least one sidewall that extends substantially vertically from the at least one peripheral edge. Each rib extends parallel to, perpendicular to, or at an acute angle to at least one peripheral edge and runs toward at least one drain wall and terminates in an outer edge lying in a common plane. In one embodiment, the upper surface slopes downward toward the drain wall at a pitch of ? inch per foot or greater and each rib extends downward from the lower surface, resulting in a horizontal common plane.

Abstract: A prefabricated shower bench for installation in a tiled shower includes an upper surface having a plurality of peripheral edges, and at least three sidewalls. Each sidewall has an upper edge and a lower edge. Each upper edge is connected along a corresponding peripheral edge of the upper surface. The lower edge of each sidewall terminates in a common plane. One sidewall includes a setback area along the entire lower edge which has a height greater than the height of a sidewall of a prefabricated shower module. The upper surface is horizontal or pitched downwards toward the shower module when the shower bench is installed adjacent to the sidewall of the shower module such that the sidewall of the shower module resides within the setback area, thereby preventing the weight of the shower bench from resting on the sidewall of the shower module.

Abstract: A prefabricated, polyurethane reaction injection molded, leak-proof shower module suitable for use in constructing a tiled shower includes a plurality of sidewalls, a floor bounded along at least one peripheral edge by at least one sidewall extending substantially vertically from the edge, and a drain wall defining a drain aperture and having an outer surface and an inner surface. The floor slopes toward the drain wall at a pitch equal to or greater than ? inch per foot. The drain aperture has a diameter of at least one inch, and is enclosed within a prefabricated drain assembly integrated into the floor and the drain wall, or integrated directly into the floor and drain wall. In one embodiment, the maximum thickness of the drain wall, measured from the outer surface to the inner surface, is equal to or less than 1½ times the smallest inner diameter.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular curb suitable for attaching to a sidewall of a prefabricated shower module for constructing a tiled shower includes a mounting wall, an exterior wall, and a top wall extending from the upper edge of the exterior wall to the upper edge of the mounting wall in a plane substantially perpendicular to the mounting wall and to the exterior wall, or pitched downward from the exterior wall toward the mounting wall. In one embodiment, the modular curb further includes at least one reinforcing curb rib connected to the top wall, the mounting wall, and/or the exterior wall. In another embodiment the top wall terminates beyond the outer surface of the mounting wall in a ledge having a width substantially equal to the width of the sidewall of the shower module.

Abstract: A prefabricated, polyurethane reaction injection molded, leak-proof shower module suitable for use in constructing a tiled shower includes a floor and a plurality of sidewalls wherein a first sidewall is taller than at least a portion of a second sidewall and the difference in height between the first sidewall and the second sidewall is sufficient to permit the attachment of a modular curb to the second sidewall. The floor is bounded along peripheral edges by the plurality of sidewalls which extend substantially vertically from the edges. A method of installing a tiled shower is implemented in one embodiment by applying adhesive material on a subfloor within an area bounded by stud framing, setting the prefabricated shower module in place on the subfloor, installing a prefabricated modular curb proximate to at least one sidewall of the module, attaching wallboard to the framing, and installing tile over the wallboard, module and curb.

Abstract: A water trap for sanitary appliances of the kind having an inlet (5) and an outlet (12) and including a housing (1) with an upper portion (4) provided with the inlet opening (5) adapted to receive the outlet pipe (6) of the sanitary appliance, a central portion (3) adapted to be connected to the upper portion (4), provided with a cylindrical passing through space (10), the outlet opening (12) connected to an evacuation pipe (13) situated in a lower extension of the central portion (3) and a valve housing (11), situated in the upper part, incorporating an air admittance valve (8) located above the outlet opening (12) and leaving between its lower part and the upper surface of the outlet opening (12) an air admittance area (17); a lower portion (2) connected to the central portion (3) and in which the main part of the water trap or seal is formed by use of a separation wall (20) extending from the central portion (3) into the lower portion (2).

Abstract: A pumped shower draining device for a shower installation, comprises a housing having a waste water inlet and a waste water outlet, a pump element provided within the housing, a pump driving device for driving the pump element, and a variable-engagement clutch for providing variable driving engagement between the pump driving device and the pump element. An amount of engagement imparted by the in use clutch is determined by an amount of waste water flowing from a shower unit of the shower installation. Preferably, the clutch is self-regulating, so that the amount of engagement is determined by an amount of water in or at the clutch.

Abstract: A drain support plate for mounting and securing a drain assembly to a deck in a building structure.

Abstract: End portions of a pair of crossbar bed frame members are detachably connected by a locking mechanism including an arm attached by the pivot element to one frame member to rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. One frame member has a first projection and the pivot element includes a second projection. A pair of elongated slots in the frame members receive the projections when the frame members are longitudinally oriented and the end portions are overlapping. The end portions have openings therein that are aligned when the end portions overlap. The arm has a portion that is inserted in the aligned openings when in the locked condition and withdrawn from the aligned openings to allow the frame members to be disconnected and separated when in the unlocked condition.

Abstract: A support frame for a bed includes a pair of side rails having attached thereto a pair of cross bar segments each having an outer end including a wall portion comprising a malleable material. Upon assembly the outer ends of individual cross bar segments of one side rail are aligned with and connected to the outer ends of the individual cross bar segments of the other side rail by interlocking connector elements punch pressed in the malleable material of the wall portions. One connector element comprises a finger member projecting from the wall portion of one aligned and connected cross bar segment. The other connector element comprises a slot in the wall portion of the other aligned and connected cross bar segment that receives the finger member.

Abstract: Children's bag with a bag shaped main part (11) which is dimensioned to be used by a child of greater length and with an upper head underlay (12) with an integrated hood (13). The bag shaped main part (11) is arranged to be folded together to reduce the length and is provided with ribbons or cords for lacing. A wing (15, 16) is arranged at least one side of the main part (11), to protrude from the main part. It carries at least one cord or ribbon shaped fastening means (18-20); (21-23) for releasable fastening of the edge of the wing when this is in a covering position over a folded up lower section (24) of the main part (11), to accommodate an infant.

Abstract: A sofa sheet set for use with a sofa is disclosed. The sofa sheet set includes a fitted sheet that comprises a generally rectangular top portion and a peripheral side section, the side section having at a lower end thereof an embedded elastic band for capturing a plurality of sofa cushions. The sofa sheet set further includes a generally rectangular top sheet fixed at one of its long sides at a seam to one of the long sides of the fitted sheet. The top sheet is larger in length and width than the top portion of the fitted sheet. A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing the fitted and top sheets in a folded configuration for convenient storage and transportation.

Abstract: A detachable absorbent/waterproof pad is held in place by any convenient fastening mechanism on top of a sheet. The detachable absorbent/waterproof pad can be easily changed even with a bedridden person on the bed. The detachable absorbent/waterproof pad should have a design similar to the bed sheet so as to make it inconspicuous.

Abstract: A bed skirt support (10) comprising a relatively flat, central portion or decking (14) having at least on side support section (16,18,20) removably or fixedly attached thereto is disclosed.

Abstract: A retaining device adaptable to place a bed cover easily and quickly in an accurate and secure position upon a bed comprises an elongated clamping component attachable at an end of a bed cover with cooperating symbols placed on the bed cover and clamping component to guide the positioning of the clamping component to guide the positioning of the clamping accurately to a chosen position. The clamping device comprises elongated members securely clamping an end portion of a bed cover for placement of the attached end of the bed cover beneath a mattress member according to said chosen location.

Abstract: A mattress encasement made of bug impervious fabric provides a zipper opening for removal of the mattress. A foam pad is stitched at an end of the zipper closure such that when the zipper is located at or near the end, a channel is provided to prevent or obstruct the escapement of bed bugs via the channel and out from a mattress encased by the mattress encasement.

Abstract: A blanket particularly well suited for use with children seated in strollers, a blanket including a upper, middle, and lower section, the upper section has straps that attaches to the stroller frame so it doesn't slide off, the middle section is narrow relative to other sections to fit over the knee area and seat edge, and the lower section has an adjustable foot pocket to keep legs and feet covered.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a resting area for an infant or a pet is disclosed. The resting area includes a support structure and a holding structure for holding the resting area over, or at least partially above an adult sleeping area. This enables the resting area to be easily accessible to an adult located in the adult sleeping area. The resting area is optionally movable in various manners, such as vertically, horizontally, rotatably, and swingably. The apparatus may include a horizontal arm extending from a support frame. A sleep divider is optionally provided in order to enable one adult to attend to an infant or pet while decreasing the disturbance to another adult on the opposite side of the divider. Various additional optional features may include providing heating means to a portion of the rest area, a convenient supply tray, lighting means, and various holding structure configurations for convenience and comfort.

Abstract: An operating table has first bed platforms, each which can rotate. In an operating configuration, the patient lies on one of the bed platforms in a prone or supine position with the bed platform centered over the base. When the patient needs to be turned, the other table extends outwardly, and both tables are rotated to position the patient for turning. Once the patient is turned, the table on which the patient lies is returned to its operating position over the base and the other table is returned to its storage position.

Abstract: A therapeutic method and apparatus intended for enhancing blood circulation, and lymph and neural fluid flow throughout a person's body. The person is placed supinely on a longitudinally pivoting support member or bed operated by a motor driven drive mechanism. In addition, an overhead pulley mounted towline is attached to the bed and affixed to the person's hands such that his or her upper extremities move in opposition to the upper end of the bed. The bed tilts cyclically like a seesaw to alternatively raise the person's upper torso and head above the upper and lower extremities, and vice-versa.