Abstract: A protective sports glove that includes a protective knuckle system introduced to the outside of the glove in the finger and thumb portions that includes a flexible base portion that is sewn or otherwise affixed to the underlying inner layer and located over a wearer's knuckles. The flexible base portion includes at least one protruding portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the flexible base section opposite the inner layer. Coupled within or to the ends of each of the respective protruding portion is a knuckle cap portion. The knuckle cap portions are located in the gaps between the padded portions of the finger and thus provide protection to the knuckle of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed and align when the finger or thumb are not flexed.

Abstract: A protective sports glove having a protective finger knuckle system introduced to the back portion of the finger portions to cover a space formed between adjacent pads corresponding to the knuckles of the fingers. The protective finger knuckle system includes a cap portion and a pair of side flanges that have a pair of slots. A strap is passed through the pair of slots on each of the pair of side flanges and beneath the cap portion and is secured to the glove. The cap portion spans the gaps between the protective portions of the fingers and the thumb and thus provide protection to the knuckles of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed. Because the protective knuckle portion is not coupled to the pads defining the gap, they are maintained in position over the widening gap as the finger is flexed.

Abstract: A protective sports glove having a protective finger knuckle system introduced to the back portion of the finger portions to cover the die cut regions of the pads corresponding to the knuckles of the fingers. The protective finger knuckle system includes a pair of cap portions each having a pair of side flanges that have a pair of slots, with the cap portions coupled together via a middle portion. A strap is feathered through the pair of slots on each of the pair of side flanges and beneath the cap portion and is secured to the glove. The middle portion span the gaps between the protective portions of the fingers and the thumb and thus provide protection to the knuckles of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed.

Abstract: The invention is a protective hand glove made of an elastomeric composition, which comprises a mitten (10) having an orifice (15) in the bottom (20) adapted for the engagement of a thumb. This mitten (10) is made from a styrenic block copolymer and oil. The styrenic block copolymer and oil have a Shore 00 hardness of greater than or equal to 10.

Abstract: A sport sock with an integral shin guard has a series of inflatable bladder elements positioned next to and affixed to an inner surface of the sock material to overlie the shin of a wearer and perform a guard function when inflated. The bladder elements are inter-connected and may be connected to a small, manually-operated pump that is located at the rear upper portion of the sock. A pair of upper and lower inflatable straps are affixed to the sock material and encircle the leg. The straps are also inter-connected to the bladder element so that they inflate and deflate in coordination with the bladder elements and retain the sock on the leg when inflated.

Abstract: What is described is a sash-style apparatus that can be comprised of two strips of material. The two strips of material can be configured such that in one configuration the first strip of material lies substantially behind the second strip of material and in a second configuration, the two strips of material can be minimally parted to reveal the mother's nipple and allow an infant to breastfeed. The mother can feed and bond with her infant, without exposing her breast.

Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along the top edge of the sheet, the first strap and second strap being configured to detachably couple together; and a stiffener comprised of a material comprising a material memory, the stiffener being configured to form a curve when force is not applied to the stiffener, the stiffener being housed within the stiffener pocket and having a first end cap disposed on a first end of the stiffener and a second end cap disposed on a second end of the stiffener, wherein the first end cap comprises a port and the second end cap comprises another port, the port and the another port being used to determine a position of the stiffener relative to the first end cap and the second end cap when the first end and the second end are disposed in the first end cap and the second end cap, respectively.

Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a protective semi-permanent liner for various types of clothing that are susceptible to dirt and premature aging; however, it can be disposable, comprising a peel-off tab to expose an adhesive, or ironed on to adhere to clothing. The liner is used as a shield for collar areas and cuff areas on shirts, brim areas on hats, the underarm area on blouses, shifts, dresses and the like, to protect from perspiration stains, yellowing, dirt and the like. The liner is envisioned to comprise a roll or pad format and available in multiple colors to blend with various wardrobes, and further comprising a cotton-like pad for user comfort. When the liner becomes exceptionally dirty, it would be removed and replaced with a new one.

Abstract: An article of apparel includes an outer garment which is provided with built-in inner garment. The inner garment, which serves as a foundation garment, may be made of SPANDEX material. The inner garment is secured to the inside of the outer garment at the waist.

Abstract: A mitten is disclosed. The mitten is shaped such that the lateral sides at the bottom of the mitten where the hand is inserted are substantially parallel. Further, the bottom of the thumb side of the mitten extends directly up to meet the end of the thumb receiving part of the mitten. This creates an internal catch which makes it very simple to “find” the appropriate finger and thumb orientations in the mitten. Then, a cinch arrangement is used to draw in the oversized bottom portion at the wrist to secure it to the user's hand.

Abstract: An object retrieval device, and having a bag for containing retrieved material, a retrieval opening along one edge of the bag through which material can be retrieved into the bag, a holding zone inwardly of the retrieval opening, closure for the opening, a glove and cuff contained within the bag, an arm opening in the bag adjacent to the retrieval opening, attachments attaching the cuff securely around the arm opening, so that the hand and arm may be slid through the arm opening into the glove, and the retrieval opening may then be opened up, and the glove portion containing the hand may then be deployed through the retrieval opening outside the bag, with the bag remaining open around the extended cuff for retrieving an object directly into holding zone of the bag, after which the glove is retracted within the bag, and the closure for closing the retrieval opening can be closed so as to retain the object and the glove within the bag.

Abstract: A golf glove includes a body panel forming an area including at least a portion of a palm portion to be in contact with the palm of the wearer, and fourchettes sewn up with the first panel at portions to be in contact with the fingers of the wearer. The body panel has a widened portion provided to widen a portion to be in contact with a portion other than a finger joint of the wearer on the palm side, and a recess provided to reduce the width of a portion to be in contact with the finger joint of the wearer on the palm side to be narrower than the widened portion. The fourchette has a protrusion formed to be complementary to the recess.

Abstract: Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environments; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer.

Abstract: A helmet (24) having a built-in storage compartment (7) located beneath an exterior shell (2) of the helmet (24). The helmet (24), which may be a helmet (24) used in sporting activities or for work purposes, has interior shell (23) adapted to engage a head of a user, a front portion (3), a rear portion (4) and a first side (5) and an opposing second side (6). At least one storage compartment (7) is located between the exterior shell (2) and the interior shell (23) wherein the storage compartment (7) is predeterminedly sized and predeterminedly shaped. The storage compartment (7) has a base (8) and preferably four sides (9, 10, 11 and 12) extending from the base (8) which intersect with the exterior shell (2) to form the storage compartment (7). A cover (13) is secured to the helmet exterior shell (2) and is predeterminedly sized and shaped so as to substantially cover the storage compartment (7).

Abstract: The objective of The Pro's Discard eight (8) designs of fashions and supplies is to bring the single usage then discard technology to the professional service industries in the forn of affordable protective gear, giving better control over safety and the spread of contarnitive bacteria and gerrns.

Abstract: A shoulder pad apparatus includes a chest plate. A shoulder cap is formed at an upper portion of the chest plate. A shoulder flap connects to the shoulder cap. An upper arm flap pivotably connects to the shoulder flap. At least one arcuate shell also may pivotably connect to the shoulder flap.

Abstract: The invention relates to metering dispensers for release of a product into a WC bowl of a toilet, comprising a fixing region which is constructed in order to fix the metering dispenser in the region of the toilet, in particular under a WC lid, and a storage container for accommodating the product. Such metering dispensers have the problem that the product can be metered only inaccurately and not very variably. This problem is solved according to the invention in that the storage container is constructed for accommodation of pre-portioned products and a delivery device which is constructed in order to deliver at least one pre-portioned product from the storage container into the WC bowl is provided.

Abstract: A disposable toilet seat cover designed to provide sanitary protection and support for smaller children when using public toilet seats of divided construction. The cover includes two sheets of thin flexible moisture resistant material laminated together to form an internal envelope inside the seat cover and that allows the cover to be easily slipped over a toilet seat thereby encapsulating the seat while providing a sanitary barrier that prevents human contact with unsanitary toilet surfaces. The cover further forms a seating area that when installed over a toilet seat maintains sufficient tension between the two curved side parts of the toilet seat to provide the support needed to prevent smaller children from falling through the larger opening in public toilet seats. A removal tab is provided in the front of the disposable toilet seat cover allowing for easy removal and discarding into the trash.

Abstract: Strong, moisture resistant, level plumbing base, ajustable dimensions to receive all floor plumbing fixutres, installed at finished floor line. Stand method of securing the plumbing fixtures to the plumbing system would not be altered. Base nets as a protective shield to sub floor from floor rot. Various closet flanges are interchangeable with rough plumbing. Remodeling of bathroom is required before a flush toilet can be installed. Its advantages are as follows: 1) Moisture resistant base. 2) Helps expel smelly bathrooms and rotted flooring by covering sub floor area around water closet. 3) Help eliminated rocking bowls. 4) Improves clean ability of the bathroom floor area.

Abstract: A toilet auger includes a first elongate tubular housing, a second elongate tubular housing, a drain cleaning cable, a driven member, and a feed mechanism. The first elongate tubular housing includes a rotational axis. The second elongate tubular housing receives at least a portion of the first housing. The drain cleaning cable is disposed in the first housing and includes a portion disposed generally along the rotational axis. The cable operatively engages the first housing such that rotation of the first housing about the rotational axis causes the cable to rotate generally in the rotational axis. The driven member connects to the first housing for rotating the first housing about the rotational axis to rotate at least a portion of the drain cable generally in the rotational axis. The feed mechanism engages the cable and is configured to axially displace the cable as the cable rotates generally in the rotational axis. A method for removing an obstruction from a toilet drain is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toilet installation (1) for receiving and evacuating human excretions with a chamber (4) for the excretions, into which these are delivered, and an outlet (3), which is attached to the chamber, wherein the toilet installation is usable both as water closet and as urinal and wherein a device (12, 13) is provided, by means of which the chamber is at least partly enlargeable in the vertical direction, such that the chamber can serve as urinal. This device is integrated after a further aspect of the invention into a toilet lid-toilet seat arrangement.

Abstract: A toilet flush flapper valve includes a flapper and a ballast with a vent hole for enabling air to escape from the ballast, the ballast is rotatably fixed to the flapper for enabling positioning of the vent hole for controlling buoyancy of the ballast in order to control closing time of said flapper.

Abstract: The present toilet relates to devices for removing clogs from drains and hand operated toilet plungers. More particularly the present invention concerns a toilet which when clogged can clear the clog automatically. With one push of a valve or turning a valve, clogs are moved and eliminated. The toilet contains within the toilet base a plunger or means to clear the obstructions.

Abstract: A convertible spa top having pairs of brackets mounted at locations along sides of the spa. A bimini frame incorporates a plurality of interconnected tubular members to which is secured a fabric covering, the frame hingedly engaging the brackets and including at least a main tubular member engaging, at remote ends, an intermediate-most located pair of brackets, a pair of tubular supports extending from the other of the pair of brackets and each engaging an intermediate outer leg location of the main tubular member, and at least one secondary tubular member extending in a hinged and reverse angled fashion from additional locations associated with the main tubular member. The frame is convertible from a first configuration in which the fabric covering is substantially stretched over and above the spa, to a second configuration in which the tubular members and fabric are collapsed to one end of the spa.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an underwater, safety surface and a method for preparing the same. The first layer of the surface consists of a typical existing swimming pool substrate. Next, a thin layer of flexible, breathable urethane primer is added. A thick layer of a mixture of rubberized particles bound by urethane is then applied. A final layer of thickened epoxy grout is then hand-troweled to ensure coverage between each of the rubberized particles. Finally, the epoxy grout is sanded, ground, and buffed to uncover the tips of the rubberized particles.

Abstract: A pool and spa plumbing adapter to relocate existing directional water flow plumbing fittings to new positions to accommodate new surfacing overlaid on the existing pool or spa surface. The adaptor provides for a threaded engagement with existing plumbing and has a shoulder portion providing a visual cue for proper rotational translation of the adaptor into the existing plumbing fitting to accommodate the new surface layer. A sealing ring can be provided extending above the shoulder portion to prevent fluid passage between the new surface and the adapter and to prevent rotation of the adaptor.

Abstract: In a scalp washing device of the present invention, a droplet preventing plate is provided positioned between a user's scalp and face, a nozzle having a single discharge port which discharges hot water to the scalp side of the droplet preventing plate is disposed, and hot water discharged from the discharge port of the nozzle is dispersed along the droplet preventing plate so as to be supplied to the user's scalp. For this reason, the flow rate of the hot water is reduced during the dispersion along the droplet preventing plate, and at the time when the hot water is separated from the edge of the droplet preventing plate and is supplied to the user's scalp, the hot water is supplied slowly to the entire scalp, and droplets are not generated. Even if a small gap is generated between the droplet preventing plate and the user's face, the droplets do not leak to the user's face, wetting it.

Abstract: A bathtub safety apparatus particularly useful for helping a user to get into and out of a bathtub safely. The apparatus providing a hand hold that reduces the chances of accidental slips and falls. The hand hold made of a braided chain of rope that is suspended from the ceiling. This braided chain of rope being detachable from the ceiling for washing.

Abstract: A drain system includes a basin and a drain, where a first one of the basin and the drain comprises at least two substantially inflexible protrusions and a second one of the basin and the drain forms at least two apertures. The protrusions and apertures form male-female connections that facilitate positioning and anchoring of the drain in the basin. Further, stoppers/strainer and ball valves for limiting or ceasing water flow through a drain are disclosed. The stoppers/strainers and quarter turn valves may be switch-activated and moved into position by electricity, water pressure, air pressure and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall rod (1) to be applied in front of a vertical wall by means of wall supports (6), said wall rod comprising an extension on the upper end thereof, that extends in an arched manner away from the wall.

Abstract: A bed rest with modular structure comprising a perimetrical bearing frame or bed base (17) and a plurality of elements supporting a body lying down, such as slats (12), which are connected to a supporting frame (11), that is positioned and fixed upon the perimetrical bearing frame (17), through fixing means (18, 23) provided in correspondence of the four angles of the two frames (11, 17); the bearing frame (17) and the supporting frame (11) have the same shape and the same dimensions of length of their respective beams (10, 25). Furthermore, the assembly of the bed rest is feasible for both bed rests with a fixed structure and bed rests with an articulate structure.

Abstract: A mattress foundation with a perimeter structure has a frame, springs mounted upon the frame, and a grid supported by the springs, and perimeter structure at a perimeter of the frame which extends from the frame to the grid, forming an exterior wall which extends from the frame to a border wire of the grid. When the perimeter structure is made of structural and reflexive material such as closed-cell foam, it co-acts with the grid and springs and provides additional support to the perimeter region of the grid and foundation. The exterior wall of the perimeter structure forms a solid surface over which padding or upholstery is placed.

Abstract: A mattress wrap set is disclosed, providing an easy way to cover a mattress with a sheet, and remove the sheet from the mattress. The mattress wrap set includes a wrap sheet to cover the sides of a mattress and having a top edge that is inelastic. The top edge includes four right-angled corners and is adapted to cover a periphery of the top of the mattress. The mattress wrap set further includes a top sheet to cover at least most of the top of the mattress, and a plurality of fasteners, with one fastener located at each right-angled corner to removably connect the top sheet to the wrap sheet.

Abstract: An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The first leg and the second leg define a gap between them to allow the legs to be spread apart for toileting or cleaning of the patient, or deflated and rolled upon themselves so as to provide easy access to the patient during clinical procedures. A method is provided for positioning a patient with the inflatable mattress.

Abstract: A method for choosing a pillow for an individual based on matching the characteristics of an occlusion with characteristics, including height, material, size, hardness and shape, of the pillow and a pillow selected by the method.

Abstract: A fabric sheet member includes a cover cloth layer, an inner cloth layer, and two or more longitudinal fabric elements disposed between the cover cloth layer and the inner cloth layer, and secured to the cover cloth layer and the inner cloth layer for forming one or more air circulating spaces between the longitudinal fabric elements and the cover cloth layer and the inner cloth layer. The longitudinal fabric elements may be secured to the cover cloth layer and the inner cloth layer with such as stitches. The longitudinal fabric elements may be made of resilient cotton materials or filament materials. The fabric sheet member may be attached to a pillow, a bed cushion, a seat cushion or the like.

Abstract: A diaper buddy including a container with a base plate. A first side wall is affixed to, and extends downwardly from, the base plate. The first side wall has a closed outline defining the plan of a first compartment for holding a plurality of baby wipes. A first lid is hingedly attached to the first side wall for closing the first compartment. A second side wall is affixed to, and extends upwardly from, the base plate. The second side wall has a closed outline defining the plan of a second compartment for holding a tube of ointment. A second lid is hingedly attached to the second side wall for closing the second compartment. A third side wall is affixed to, and extends upwardly from, the base plate. The third side wall is positioned adjacent to the second side wall, outside the second compartment. The third side wall has a closed outline defining the plan of a third compartment for holding a roll of plastic bags. A third lid is hingedly attached to the third side wall for closing the third compartment.

Abstract: An airbed (2) having an integral clock (50) or audio player (300). The clock (50) may be mounted, for example, on a faceplate (32) that is mounted on a sidewall (24) of the airbed. In an embodiment, the clock (50) is formed integrally with an air pump (38) that is built-in to the bed. The air pump (38) and the clock (50) share a common faceplate (32), and the pump is mounted behind the faceplate. Controls (40, 52) for the pump (38) and the clock (50) are included on the front of the faceplate (32). In an embodiment, the clock (50) is a projection clock. That is, an image (252) of the time or other information provided by the clock (50) is projected outward from the clock, for example onto a wall or on a ceiling. In this manner, a user may view the time or other information while lying on the airbed (20), for example.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for machine washing that includes a sterilizer capable of continuously exhibiting antibiotic and sterilization functions during washing and rinsing processes and reducing the consumption amount of Ag. The washing machine comprises a water reservoir to contain washing water, a sterilizer sterilizing the washing water through an electrolysis process, and a circulator circulating the washing water in the sterilizer.

Abstract: A control method of a washing machine reliably guarantees a rinsing performance, and a minimized number of rinsing cycles is performed. The method includes: circulating detergent water collected in a tub through a circulation passage during a washing cycle; supplying a voltage to a pair of electrodes made of different materials and installed on the circulation passage to determine whether a quantity of detergent contained in the detergent water is excessive; circulating rinsing water collected in the tub through the circulation passage during a rinsing cycle; detecting a magnitude (I2) of a current flowing through the rinsing water by supplying the voltage to the pair of electrodes; and comparing the detected magnitude (I2) of the current with a reference value (Ir), and finishing the rinsing cycle when the detected magnitude (I2) is equal to or less than the reference value (Ir).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a substantially dry cosmetic article for dyeing keratin materials, comprising a porous flexible substrate, and at least one direct dyes and/or direct dye precursor in powder form, which are capable of dyeing the keratin material via heat transfer, the substrate and the direct dyes or direct dye precursors being non-covalently bonded to the substrate. Disclosed herein is also a method for dyeing keratin materials, for example, human keratin materials, via dry heat transfer, using the dry heat-transfer cosmetic article.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use, in the coloring of keratinous fibers, such as human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, of a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from the compounds of formula (I) comprising a cyclic group G including a ring H capable of opening, the dyes corresponding to the compounds of formula (I) wherein the ring H is open, and the addition salts thereof: and a method for treating keratinous fibers employing this composition.

Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising at least one dye of formula together with at least one dye from the group of formulae wherein the radicals have the definitions given in the claims, are suitable for dyeing or printing cellulose-containing fibre materials, while at the same time exhibiting good build-up behaviour, and yield dyeings of deep shade having good fastness properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for modifying aramid fibers so as to improve their capacity to be dyed, including the following steps: a) a step of treating said fibers so as to reduce the glass transition temperature Tg thereof to a value Tg1, in which Tg1 is lower than Tg; b) a step of contacting said fibers thus treated with a solution including nanoparticles at a temperature above or equal to Tg1.

Abstract: A modular pedestrian bridge (10) is disclosed. In its simplest form, the bridge (10) includes: a span module (12) having a tunnel (14) sufficient to allow pedestrians to travel through the tunnel (14), the tunnel (14) being defined by a floor (16) and a top (18), defining a height (20), sides (22) defining a width (24) and upper and lower connectors (26) and (28), a tower module (30), a stair assembly (32), the tunnel (14) having sufficient dimensions to allow the tower module (30) to be telescopically fit into the tunnel (14) and the span module (12) being adapted to fit on a chassis or flat bed truck of a vehicle. The bridge (10) is configured to simplify assembly and disassembly and is adapted to fit on a chassis, flat bed truck and the like. The span module (12) is dimensioned, such that it does not have special freight requirements, possibly triggering state and federal escort laws for extra wide or long loads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motorised pool-cleaning device (1) comprising suction means (30) and rotary movement means (4) which define first (2) and second (3) bearing axles. Moreover, the rotary movement means, which define at least one (2) of the first and second bearing axles, comprise first (5) and second (6) rotating rollers having respective axes of rotation (7, 8) which are aligned with said at least one (2) of the first and second bearing axles. Furthermore, the first (5) and second (6) rotating rollers are connected by means of a freewheel connection (9).

Abstract: This invention discloses a roller brush used in swimming pool cleaner, including the roller body and the roller brush wrapped around the roller body. The inner side of roller brush in contact with the roller body outer surface. The roller body has a number of detent posts or grooves. The roller brush inner surface has a number of corresponding grooves or posts. Certain number of detent posts engages with grooves enable the roller brush and roller body positive interlock. For this reason, this roller brush invention allows positive and synchronize drive between roller body and roller brush, avoiding slipping drive. Moreover, this invention has simple construction, easy manufacture and assembly. This invention does not need to apply too much tension on the roller brush, reducing the flexible roller brush aging rate. It is therefore product life extended and maintenance cost lowered.

Abstract: A cleaning cloth includes a single piece of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based sheet that has a working surface formed with a plurality of protrusions protruding therefrom. In one preferred embodiment, any two adjacent ones of the protrusions have an interval ranging from 1.0 to 10.0 mm therebetween. In another preferred embodiment, each of the protrusions has a height ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 mm relative to the working surface.

Abstract: A wipe for surface treatment includes a substrate that is impregnated with a surface treatment solution, characterized in that the wipe includes at least one light-emitting agent, whereby the light-emitting agent is soluble in the surface treatment solution and visible at least under predetermined conditions so that a user can verify and/or monitor the treated and/or non-treated areas of the surface. A process for the production of the wipe is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning device including an elongate wand, a cleaning cartridge with an attachment portion, and means for releasably attaching and detaching the cleaning cartridge to the opposite end of the wand. The attachment and detachment means has an ejector collar slidably fixed to the second end of the wand and movable between extended and retracted positions. The collar includes a pair of collar jaws. The attachment and detachment means also has a pair of clamp jaws on the second end of the wand lying within the ejector collar. The clamp jaws are in near abutment with an inside surface of the collar when the collar is in the retracted position. The cartridge is attached to the wand by inserting the attachment portion between the clamp jaws and clamping the clamp jaws on the attachment portion. The cartridge is detached from the wand by pushing the ejector collar along the wand body away from the second end of the wand and against the cartridge.