Abstract: A cooling cushion for use in military ACH helmets is described. The cooling cushion comprises a plurality of chambers each containing water absorbent polymer crystals.

Abstract: A glove made from narrow strap material. Glove advantages when used with a striking tool: improved control, improved striking force, improved tool head acceleration, improved energy transfer, reduced hand fatigue, improved grip, and reduced vibration shock. It can be configured for 1, 2, 3 or 4 fingers plus the thumb. The glove forms a web between the thumb and fingers. The width of the web and the tightness of fit on the thumb and fingers is controlled by a single pull-tab type of adjustment. The adjustment is secured by a contact friction loop which increases in friction during impact force use. The glove can be worn on a bare hand or over the top of a more conventional type of glove while still providing the same advantages.

Abstract: A method and device to collect hair cuttings, while the hair is being cut, and dispose of the hair by vacuum means, especially to be used in hairdressing salon to assist hairdressers and their clients by avoiding the problems caused by loose hairs after having been cut from the client's head. An apparatus shaped as a concave tray, circumscribing the customer's neck as a collar, optionally being placed on a conventional hairdresser's cloak, close to the customer's neck. Falling Cut hair would be collected on the concave tray and would be vacuum through holes on the concave tray connected to vacuum means for convenient disposal.

Abstract: A garment (2) to be worn by a person has: a single continuous fabric material that comprises two end panels (4, 6); two shoulder overlay sections 10 to fit over two shoulders of a person; a minor back portion 12 to lay between the shoulders of the person; at least one fastener 14 that is separable between panels (4, 6); and each panel (4, 6) has at least one pocket opening (20) and pocket depth (22), the pocket depth (22) being at least 20 cm.

Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.

Abstract: An outerwear garment for wearing by two people at the same time and having four arm sleeves in connection with the garment. The garment may be worn by two people at outdoor events and will function chiefly as a jacket or sweater in order to keep the occupants warm. There are arm sleeves on each end of the garment and two arm sleeves near the middle so that all four arms of the couple can be accommodated by the jacket and all four arms of the occupants can be used external to the jacket.

Abstract: A women's garment includes a front piece and a back piece, which together form a body-enclosing casing, in which a neck opening, two armholes and at least one lower opening are included, the front piece being composed of a top piece and a bottom piece, which are separated via a transverse, slit-like access opening, which is delimited by an upper edge of the bottom piece, and a lower edge of the top piece, the bottom piece being formed with a tab, which is fastened on the inside of the top piece and separates two recesses for the housing of breasts. The tab has a tapered basic shape and is delimited by arched limiting edges, which transform into likewise arched limiting edges, which form the upper edge of the bottom piece and which generally have an arc radius that is smaller than the arc radius of the tab limiting edges.

Abstract: A collar of a shirt includes a collar band including a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a collar flap attached to the collar band, the collar flap including a second inner surface facing the first outer surface of the collar band, and a second outer surface, and a plurality of loops configured to accept and secure a neck accessory.

Abstract: A combination golf glove and container, with a hinged lid, that allows a golfer to carry and access agents such as lip balm, lotion, or grip enhancing material while playing a round of golf In one embodiment, the hinged lid of the container has a ball marker holder for detachably securing a ball marker of ferromagnetic material to a magnet embedded within a holder.

Abstract: A safety helmet lining emitting far-infrared radiation is mounted inside a safety helmet and has an active layer and ceramic powder. The active layer is mounted inside a safety helmet. The ceramic powder is installed on the active layer and is made of material that is capable of inherently radiating far-infrared rays that can penetrate deeply into a human body and resonate with cells to activate cells and accelerate metabolism. Further, far-infrared rays also have proven utilities of deodorization and bacteriostasis. So, activity of bacteria propagating in the lining of a safety helmet can be effectively inhibited and bad smell emitted from people's heads after wearing the safety helmet often can be effectively mitigated by the far-infrared rays radiating from the ceramic powder.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a size headwear including a head covering portion put on a head and a size tape member disposed on a lower portion of the head covering portion, the head covering portion has a single circumferential length, includes forming a single set of patterns for forming a single set of pieces of the head covering portion; cutting a fabric into the single set of pieces according to the single set of patterns; sewing the cut pieces with each other and connecting the size tape member along a circumferential direction on a lower portion of the sewed pieces to form a raw size headwear; and putting a raw size headwear on a plurality of thermoforming apparatuses to thermoform a size headwear, wherein the thermoforming apparatuses have the respective different sizes. The size headwear thermoformed in this manner may be inexpensively and easily produced and maintain a predetermined stereoscopic shape due to stiffness so that it may improve an esthetic sense without doing the ironing.

Abstract: The invention provides an accessory for a peak. The accessory includes a sheet with a slit defined therein which slit is shaped and configured for receiving a peak there through.

Abstract: A pretty, stylish and comfortable waterproof panty that has a unique design technique of rolled over welded seams. The rolled over welded seam will inhibit the leaking of bodily fluids at the leg openings caused by stitching and wicking. The panty has an outer shell and an inner panty layer. The outer shell a continuous cut formed of a soft blend laminated fabric. It is liquid proof, breathable, hypo-allergenic, stain resistant, and elastic. It is cut to form a waist opening and two leg openings. If desired stretchable lace or elastic side portions can be provided. The inner panty lining is a breathable soft blend fabric and includes a front portion, back portion and a crotch portion. The crotch portion is double layered for added dryness. The inner panty layer is cut to the full design of the panty having a waist opening and two leg openings. This over all design provides the user peace of mind and security with a stylish, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof panty.

Abstract: An improved women's undergarment includes a flexible, generally triangular front panel having a bottom corner and top left and top right corners and a rear waistband extending between and connecting the top left and top right corners of the front panel extending partially circumferentially rearwards therefrom. Finally, a pair of lower loop straps is included, one extending between and connecting the top left corner and bottom corner of the front panel and one extending between and connecting the top right corner and bottom corner of the front panel such that when the undergarment is being worn, the front panel being adapted to cover the female genitalia of a person wearing the undergarment with the rear waistband extending around the rear of the waist of a person wearing the undergarment and the left and right lower straps extending around and underneath the buttocks of a person.

Abstract: A protective sport helmet, such as for lacrosse, includes a hard shell portion, a lining portion, and an adjustment mechanism. The inner side of the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment protective pad. Together, the lining portion and the inner surface of the adjustment protective pad define an interior region of the helmet wherein the user's head is introduced. The adjustment mechanism includes a lower rear shell portion having a clutching mechanism that allows the user to manually adjust the size of the interior region via a strapping system of the helmet to couple snugly around the user's head. The clutching mechanism also prevents the interior region from being easily altered in the absence of manual adjustment to the adjustment mechanism. The strap includes a hard end material that engages the adjustment mechanism and a flexible, durable and tough material that conforms to a wearer's head.

Abstract: An Anti-fouling Faceshield is disclosed. The faceshield attaches to a conventional motorcycle helmet. The faceshield is particularly suited to competitive dirtbike racing where large amounts of mud are thrown onto riders' goggles in a short period of time. It is preferably spring-loaded so that the rider need simply pull a release lever to cause the faceshield to flip up and away from the face opening of the helmet. The main faceshield further has an upper shield extending upwardly from it to protect the pivot point/hinge area of the mechanism from being fouled with mud and other foreign bodies.

Abstract: A ventilated safety goggle has a lens and a frame. The frame is formed integrally, is mounted around an outer edge of the lens, extends rearward to form a protection cavity and has a circumferential wall encircling the protection cavity and at least one ventilation element. Each ventilation element has a cover and multiple air vents. The cover is formed on and protrudes outward from an outer surface of the circumferential wall of the frame and has a ventilation recess communicating with a rear of the cover. The air vents are formed through the circumferential wall of the frame and communicate the ventilation recess with the protection cavity. Air outside the frame can flow into/out of the protection cavity through the air vents to prevent a user's eyes from a muggy environment. Further, the frame can be easily manufactured by machines to improve a capacity of manufacturing the safety goggle.

Abstract: A flameproof, heat resistant, lightweight, one-piece escape suit which includes attached integral mitts or gloves, covered footing, and a hood. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit is designed to be worn over a commercial smoke hood, is formed from a metalized fabric, and meets the requirements of ASTM standard D6413. The suit is designed to be easily slipped onto a wearer's body over typical street clothing, and allows a wearer to wear his or her accustomed footwear for improved safety and comfort. The durable fabric provides protection to a wearer when crawling low to the ground on his or her knees and elbows as is often recommended as a preferred escape posture. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit may be provided in multiple sizes to fit adults and children.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly comprising a seat (2) and hinge means (5) for hingedly attaching the seat (2) to a toilet. The hinge means (5) comprises a mounting block (50) having an arcuate slot (17), and an arcuate seat tang (20) extends rearwardly of the seat which is slidable in the arcuate slot of the mounting block. The assembly may also comprise a lid (3); and hinge means for hingedly attaching the lid (3) to a toilet; and an arcuate lid tang (23) extending rearwardly of the lid which is also slidable in the arcuate slot (17) of the mounting block (50).

Abstract: A drain clog remover includes a container adapted to hold a drain cleaning composition and a shaft defining a delivery passage fluidly communicating with the container. In certain embodiments, the shaft includes projections for mechanically engaging and removing clog-forming material from the drain pipe. In other embodiments, the shaft is slidably coupled to the container for moving between a retracted position for storage and an extended position for use.

Abstract: An angle adjustable link mechanism for toilets includes a flush handle connected to the tank and a connection extension extends from a shaft of the flush handle. An adjustable assembly includes a first part and a second part which is rotatably connected to the first part. The connection extension is connected to the second part. A link has an end connected to the first part which is pivoted about a common axis with the second part so that the position of the link is set relative to the flush handle by adjustment between the first and second parts.

Abstract: A toilet is disclosed which has multiple branches of rim flow. The branches each enter the rim at an angle, and then flow varied distances around the rim. The flow preferably has a main path at about the five o'clock/seven o'clock position, a secondary large flow at about the one o'clock/eleven o'clock position.

Abstract: A frustum-shaped toilet bowl (26) includes a reversibly rotable saucer-shaped seal (46), or saucer. The saucer can automatically be rotated upward hermetically to compress closed against a sealing ring (48) that surrounds the outside of the bowl near its bottom outlet (32). The saucer is normally closed to prevent sewer gases from entering a bathroom from an adjoining drain line (36). The closed saucer can retain human waste or test balls in the bowl or, when opened, permits them to free-fall of their own weight into the drain line. The bowl has opposing water outlets (42) which are connected to flushometer valve (34), which is connected to a source of pressurized water. Depressing a button (74) automatically provides a wet spot in the bowl to prevent falling feces from sticking to the bowl. Depressing the button a second time opens the saucer and causes additional water to stagger flush solids while they are moving in the pipe.

Abstract: A spray nozzle structure for use in a massage bathtub comprises a housing including a sleeve member having a receiving compartment formed therein and a hollow L-shaped rod member extended upwardly therefrom; a fixing seat constructed in the form of a ring and fitted in the opening of the sleeve member of the housing; a motor including a rotary shaft with which an impeller is combined, and disposed in the receiving compartment; a guiding collar engaged in a retaining recess of the fixing seat; a cover member containing an inlet affixed at the center of the outer surface thereof, about which two opposite openings are formed, each having an air duct affixed at the side thereof and having a guiding piece selectively mounted on the outer side thereof, thereby obtaining a handing function and a proper water flowing angle.

Abstract: A manufactured shower pan includes a drain, a molded waterproof liner having a properly sloped floor and extending side walls, a honeycomb liner support, a solid curb system and a processed dry mud pack to provide aeration and drainage connected to the weep system in the drain.

Abstract: Embodiments of a disposable liner that is disposed in a cavity of a basin are disclosed. In one embodiment, a disposable liner comprises: sidewalls that are design to adapt to the contours of the cavity of the basin; and a bottom wall that is attached to the sidewalls and includes a drainage hole that is aligned with the drainage hole of the basin.

Abstract: Provided is a seal for sealing a sink or other overflow drain in fluid communication with a sink drain system. The seal is used in conjunction with a pressure-based drain-opening device. The seal is configured as a releasable adhesive tape that includes water-resistant, flexible, conformable sheet material having pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adhered to one surface of the sheet material. Optionally, a protective layer may overlie the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swivel faucet, such as one having a pull-out sprayer. In one aspect the inlet and outlet lines are formed in an integral structure with a transverse plate that faces a mixing valve. In another aspect the control handle for the faucet is provided with a concentric visible bore and hidden set screw bore combined with a bushing having a cutout to facilitate their use. In still another aspect there is provided a bearing that mounts to a pivotable sprayer and provides distinct swivel positions through the use of a detent connection to a land.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drain system for a walk-in bathtub. The drain system includes a conventional drain opening in the bottom of the walk-in bathtub and a second drain opening in the side of the foot well of the bathtub. A motorized pump pumps water out of the bathtub through the second drain opening in the foot well. A first drain line provides water outflow from the conventional drain opening to a primary drain pipe. A second drain line provides outflow from the motorized pump to the primary drain pipe, and a third drain line joins the primary drain pipe from an overflow opening near the top of the bathtub. A low water sensor is coupled to the second drain line and motorized pump and deactivates the pump when the water level in the bathtub is equal to or lower than the second drain opening.

Abstract: A bed assembly includes a wheeled base, a sub-frame and mattress support frame. The sub-frame supports a plurality of electrically operated actuators which provide for raising and lowering of the bed. The bed can be lowered to a first low position in which the bed frame is around 38 to 45 centimetres above floor height and to a lower position in which the frame is around 30 centimetres above floor height. The bed is lowered to the first height upon receipt of a first command input and can only be lowered below that first height upon receipt of a second control input distinct from the first control input. Preferably, the bed is lowered at a slower speed from the first low height to its lowermost position.

Abstract: A trolley for transporting a lying patient comprising a transferable table-top (8) for carrying the lying patient, which table-top (8) can be taken over by a stationary table-base. The trolley has free space below a main portion of the table-top (8), so that the table-top (8) can be located above the stationary table-base by moving the trolley towards the stationary table-base. The trolley comprises two end structures (1,2) each provided with rollers (6) for rolling over the floor, and an intermediate structure (3,4) connecting the two end structures (1,2). A main part of the intermediate structure (3,4) is located at a level near the table-top (8), so that the intermediate structure (3,4) can be moved over said stationary table-base.

Abstract: A movable, curtain-style bed divider is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dividing screen is made from a sheer material allowing an individual on one side of the divider to observe a sleeping individual on the other side of the divider without having to move the divider. In another embodiment, the dividing screen has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and/or anti-viral properties.

Abstract: An ambulance cot is disclosed and the ambulance cot having a base frame configured for support on a surface, a litter frame configured for supporting thereon a patient and an elevating mechanism interconnecting the base frame and the litter frame and configured to interconnect the litter frame and the base frame in order to facilitate movement of the base frame and the litter frame toward and away from each other. A control mechanism is provided on the cot which is configured to facilitate the movement of the base frame and the litter frame toward each other and at differing speeds predicated on at least one of whether the base frame is supported on the surface and the litter frame is supported by an external support separate from the elevating mechanism.

Abstract: A bed frame comprises a lower support structure having a head end and a foot end and a carriage arranged for translational movement on the lower support structure. An upper support structure is mounted on the carriage. The upper support structure includes a seat and an upper body support section pivotally connected thereto. A support arm is pivotally connected between the lower support structure and the upper body support section. An actuator is connected to the lower support structure. A lever arm is connected between the actuator and the carriage. Application of force from the actuator to the lever arm moves the carriage on the lower support structure while applying a lifting moment to the upper body support section. The support arm is arranged such that movement of the carriage toward the head end of the lower support structure also produces a lifting moment on the upper body support section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a patient rescue bag particularly designed for extreme wet weather use. A substantially rectangular upper portion (14) is sized wider than a substantially rectangular lower portion (12) such that longitudinal edges (66, 68) of the upper portion (14) are folded downwardly and inwardly so that an inner layer (32) of the upper portion (14) is releasably attached to an outer layer (36) of the lower portion (12). In this manner, the exposed edges of the connection between upper (14) and lower (12) portions are not subject to accumulated rain or snow seeping into the patient chamber (24) or being forced in by helicopter downdraft.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for an appendage elevation system, the adjustment mechanism comprising a housing, a clearance portion, first and second pin members telescopically received within the housing, a telescopic engagement mechanism mounted in the clearance portion and adapted to telescopically move the pin members, and a locking mechanism adapted to lock the pin members in a rigid position. One embodiment of the locking mechanism includes segments in the housing which restrict movement of the telescopic engagement mechanism. An alternative embodiment of the locking mechanism includes a spring button attached to a pin member which engages an aperture in the housing to restrict movement or the telescopic engagement mechanism. A further alternative embodiment of the locking mechanism includes a sleeve which engages the telescopic engagement mechanism to restrict movement. An appendage elevation system and a method for use of the adjustment mechanism are also disclosed.

Abstract: In an adjustable springing mattress, including a plurality of parallelepipedal bodies made of a synthetic elastic material and being mutually coupled, each synthetic elastic material body houses an inner coil spring, each spring housing body being separated from adjoining bodies through a throughgoing hole, and on each side of the mattress, the corresponding spring housing bodies are partially separated by V-shape separating slots which longitudinally and transversely extends with respect to the mattress forming body.

Abstract: A health bed capable of adjusting the spine curve of a human body mainly comprises a plurality of elevators. Each of the elevators includes a lower plate having several upholders extending therefrom wherein a motor is fixed on the center of the lower plate and the axle of the motor is a screw engaged with the middle of a motor-driven base such that the motor-driven base can be moved upward or downward by a drive of the screw. The upholders support the motor-driven base is disposed above the lower plate and supported by upholders. A plurality of elastic objects is disposed on the motor-driven base in which the elastic object has a sense stick inside and the sense stick penetrates out of the bottom of the motor-driven base. A height sensor lateral the base may thus measure a downside movement of the elastic objects. The height sensor and the motor are connected to a control circuit that actuates the motors to drive the motor-driven bases upwardly to a desired height by receiving signals from the height sensors.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a) 5 to 50% by weight of an aliphatic dialdehyde having 2 to 10 carbon atoms; b) 2-5 to 20% by weight of at least one reductive saccharide having a dextrose equivalent of 10 to 100; c) 2.5 to 20% by weight of at least one water-soluble, optionally monoetherified polyoxaalkylene glycol having a molecular weight of more than 100 and not more than 2000; and d) 90 to 10% by weight of water, 0.05 to 0.19 mole of the components b) and c) being added per mole of the component a), outstandingly suitable for the pretanning of pelts and subsequent production of leathers free of heavy metals.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of neutralizing an organic colorant or stain. The method enables a user to discharge a discoloration caused by staining with a substance having at least a molecular structure containing either a macrocyclic or linear hematin or linear unsaturated carbon chains or a cyclic aromatic chromophore in a rapid and effective manner. The method, in part involves, treating the discoloration with a medium containing unsaturated fatty acids or esters thereof, and a surfactant or a cell-lysing agent in amounts expressed as a ratio ranging from about 1:5, up to about 30:1, respectively. The color of said stain is reduced by a ?E value of 5 or greater.

Abstract: A process for treating a soil on a laundry item before it is washed, which comprises contacting the soil with a laundry cleaning product having an enclosing wall and containing a composition in the form of a powder, said composition comprising an active agent selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a bleach or a mixture thereof, the wall being permeable to water and to components dissolved therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method of a laundry machine. The control method includes inputting a command to drive the steam laundry dryer, and determining whether water is supplied to a steam generator of the steam laundry dryer. According to the control method of the steam laundry dryer, it is possible to effectively remove wrinkles from clothes and to prevent the breakage of the steam laundry dryer.

Abstract: A fabric treatment appliance capable of indicating when a fabric load is sanitized, implementing a sanitizing by modifying a predetermined operation cycle, or implementing a sanitizing cycle after the completion of a predetermined operation cycle.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles with oil components is provided, and includes preparing an aqueous oil-in-water emulsion of one or more oil components using one or more alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal soaps of one or more C6-24 fatty acids as emulsifiers; introducing a textile into the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion; and reducing the pH of the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion by adding an acid.

Abstract: A first hair coloring agent composition is a hair coloring agent composition comprising (A) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of p-phenylenediamine, toluene-2,5-diamine and their salts, (B) ?-naphthol and (C) resorcin (with the proviso that p-aminophenol is not contained), wherein the components (A) to (C) are contained in a total amount of 60 to 100% by weight when the total amount of dye components in the hair coloring agent composition is 100% by weight, and based on 1 part by weight of the component (A), the component (B) is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 1 part by weight, and the component (C) is contained in an amount of 0.45 to 1.5 parts by weight. A second hair coloring agent composition is a hair coloring agent composition further comprising (D) p-aminophenol in addition to the components (A) to (C), wherein the components (A) to (D) are contained in given amounts and in given weight ratios.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers, such as the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one associative polymer, and c) at least one aminosilicone, wherein the at least one aminosilicone/at least one associative polymer weight ratio is greater than or equal to 1.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a lens, comprises the steps of: (a) applying a dyeing ink containing a sublimable dye onto a base material to produce a dyeing base body; (b) placing the dyeing base body and the lens so that a dye-applied surface of the dyeing base body and a surface of the lens to be dyed face each other in noncontact relation, and heating the dyeing base body under substantially a vacuum condition to sublimate and deposit the applied dye on the lens; and (c) heating the dye deposited surface of the lens by irradiation of infrared rays from one direction to fix the deposited dye on the lens.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods which are adapted to impart color to concrete or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to a composition and methods adapted to treat concrete surfaces which have the advantage of using a non-corrosive acid-based solution.

Abstract: A suction-type swimming pool cleaner having an elongate body formed by a suction head and an elongate, tubular structure extending from the suction head, the orientation of the body being at least partially controlled by arms carrying a float and a connection bracket connecting the arms in a releasable manner to the body, to allow the float to be connected to the body at any selected one of a number of different positions along the body length, the head includes a valve chamber having a wedge-shaped hammer oscillating in the chamber responsive to suction flow through the head, the hammer seating against shoulders in the chamber, the shoulders being partially rebated and partially sloped to ensure that they are flushed clean of any particulate matter which could interfere with proper hammer seating.

Abstract: A citrus fruits polishing apparatus polishes citrus fruits in a short period of time with a simple arrangement before shipping the citrus fruits to increase the visual quality and enhance the commercial value thereof. The citrus fruits polishing apparatus includes a support board fixed to an open bottom of a cylindrical member, a motor fixed to the support board with a revolving shaft protruding upward, a bearing mounted over a revolving shaft of the motor, a turn disk rotatably fixed to the bearing, a disk polisher fixed to the turn disk and a cylindrical polisher fixed to the inner periphery of the cylindrical member. A plurality of legs are fixed to the external face of the cylindrical member at predetermined intervals to support the apparatus at a predetermined height. The turn disk is rotated intermittently, and the rotation direction of the turn disk is reversed at every predetermined time.