Patents Issued in May 6, 2010
  • Publication number: 20100107291
    Abstract: A ballistic leg guard is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses a inner ballistic cores which are housed or contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to exterior portions of the ballistic leg guard are a series of attaching straps and buckles that facilitate the securement of the ballistic leg guard to the wearer lower limb. Secured to and incorporated into an upper portion of the ballistic leg guard is a tourniquet. In one design, the interior ballistic cores comprise high performance fibers such as an aramid fiber, high molecular weight polyethylene, a combination of these, or other high performance fiber types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Carter
  • Publication number: 20100107292
    Abstract: The invention relates to headsets comprising at least a supporting shell and a moving visor that can be displaced between two extreme positions. The headset includes a system for securing the visor in any position between the two extreme positions by friction between the visor and the supporting shell, the friction being produced by at least one microfibre felt element. The invention applies to the field of headsets in general for users of motorized craft such as in aeronautics and automobiles for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Thales
    Inventors: Yves Chevallier, Laurent Laluque, Guy Meyer
  • Publication number: 20100107293
    Abstract: A patch for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. The patch comprises a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. At least one edge of the patch is cut in a notched pattern such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment. A method for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. A patch is provided comprising a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. The patch is cut such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment, and is then applied to the desired area of the garment. A method for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. A patch is provided comprising a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. At least one edge of the patch is cut in a notched pattern such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment. The cut patch is then applied to the desired area of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: SCAPA NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Timothy Kowal, Rengan Kannabiran
  • Publication number: 20100107294
    Abstract: A multilayered fabric including a first base layer 1 including a polymer 2 exhibiting high temperature tolerance and water resistance, said the polymer being laminated with a cotton and/or polyester layer 3 adapted for comfortable contact with human skin, a second absorptive layer 4 including a moisture absorbent anti-fungal antibacterial layer including hemp and a third layer 5 including a decorative liquid permeable layer wherein said in which the multi-layered fabric is adapted for machine washing and drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Alexandra Gillian
  • Publication number: 20100107295
    Abstract: A garment, in the form of an apron, holds an electrical cord out of the way. The apron includes an elongated length of material having a front panel, a rear panel, and a neck portion adapted to fit about a person's neck and a plurality of releasable fasteners for securing the cord to the elongated length of material. The length of material is adapted to cover a person's torso. The releasable fasteners may be attached to the neck portion and to the elongated length of material. Each of the fasteners may include a strap adapted to hold the cord and hook and loop type fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Aaron C. Krause, Saul Denenberg
  • Publication number: 20100107296
    Abstract: A garment for use in a shower is disclosed. The shower garment includes a first panel, a second panel, and a strap. The strap has a first end releasably coupled to a second end thereof and is adapted to extend around a waist of a user. The first panel and the second panel depend from the strap and substantially cover the pelvic region and the buttocks, respectively, of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen M. Sterling
  • Publication number: 20100107297
    Abstract: A training garment is provided for use by a swimmer. The garment includes a layer of material that is configured to conform to a body portion of the swimmer, and a plurality of pockets that extend from the layer of material for increasing drag on the swimmer as the body portion is moved in a preselected direction of movement. At least one of the pockets has first and second conditions. In the first condition, drag is increased by that pocket on the swimmer as the body portion moves in the preselected direction of movement. In the second condition, drag is not increased by that pocket on the swimmer as the body portion moves in the preselected direction of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Ralph R. Brodbeck
  • Publication number: 20100107298
    Abstract: A fastener (1) comprises at least two fastener halves (3A, 3B) each of which comprises a main body (7A, 7B) and a finger (9A, 9B) depending therefrom, the finger (9A, 9B) being spaced apart from the main body (7A, 7B) so as to define a recess (13A, 13B) between the body (7A, 7B) and the finger (9A, 9B). The recess (13A, 13B) receives, in use, the finger (9B, 9A) of the other fastener half (3A, 3B) to fasten the fastener halves (3A, 3B) together. At least one of the recess (13A, 13B) of one fastener half (3A, 3B) and the finger (9A, 9B) of the other fastener half (3A, 3B) comprises a concave mating formation arranged to engage in use with a convex mating formation (15A, 15B) provided on the finger (9A, 9B) of the other fastener half (3A, 3B) or on the recess (13A, 13B) of the one fastener half (3A, 3B) respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Nigel Coole
  • Publication number: 20100107299
    Abstract: A pants garment has a pair of thigh leg members for covering the thigh area of a wearer. A front thigh elastic band member is provided substantially at a front side of each of the thigh leg members and extends obliquely from an upper front portion to a lower front portion of each thigh leg member. A back thigh elastic band member is provided substantially at a back side of each of the thigh leg members and extends obliquely from an upper back portion to a lower back portion of each thigh leg member. The garment also has a front and back crus elastic band members extending obliquely on crus leg members, which cover the crus areas of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: WACOAL CORP.
    Inventors: Yuji Ota, Naomi Morii, Takako Fujii, Makoto Oyama
  • Publication number: 20100107300
    Abstract: An adaptable coat or coat insert with three different modes of use: the first allows the coat to be worn by a pregnant woman, the second allows the wearer of the coat to carry an infant secured to the chest, and the third allows the coat to be worn as a standard coat by a non-pregnant person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Johnny Woon Chung Yiu
  • Publication number: 20100107301
    Abstract: The neck warmer includes a collar fabricated from warm, soft material and having free ends provided with hook and loop fasteners to allow the collar to be fastened closely around a wearer's neck. The collar has a slight V-shape at its front. Ornamental pieces can be optionally attached to the front of the collar to create a desired fashionable effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Marilyn A. Gallo
  • Publication number: 20100107302
    Abstract: The present invention shows a faux camisole that a woman may put on to cover her cleavage when a low cut clothing item is being worn. For example, if a dress has a dipping neckline in front and the woman is going to work, a faux camisole can cover her cleavage. However, on her way home, if the woman stops for an evening out, the faux camisole may be removed to reveal the cleavage. The present invention shows a faux camisole that is attached to the straps of a brassiere worn by the woman, a torso strap holds the bottom of the faux camisole in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Marla Mason Ross
  • Publication number: 20100107303
    Abstract: A glove with stationary arrangement includes at least a glove body having a non-operatable area, a glove station having a retention surface, and a magnetic arrangement provided at the non-operatable area of the glove body in a hidden manner, wherein the magnetic arrangement is magnetically affixed at the retention surface to detachably retain the glove body thereon so as to enable the user wearing the glove body in a donning and doffing manner in a hand down position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Noel K. Esten
  • Publication number: 20100107304
    Abstract: A method for forming a resin surface on which recessed portions different in size are formed randomly includes: forming first recessed portions by allowing all or some granular and/or powdery adhering material to adhere to a surface of an unset resin composition containing air bubbles so that at least a portion of the granular and/or powdery adhering material bites into the surface and by removing the adhering material after the resin composition is set; and forming second recessed portions smaller than the first recessed portions in size by allowing some of the air bubbles contained in the unset or set resin composition to open on the aforementioned surface of the resin composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Kazutaka Matsunobu, Nobuyoshi Koga, Yukiko Tsuchimochi
  • Publication number: 20100107305
    Abstract: During use of a firefighter helmet or a similar helmet, a detachable protective earflap unit can be used to provide convenient and easy storage of personal items for the firefighter or other helmet wearer secured at the back of the helmet and below the rear brim or rear lower edge of the helmet by a utility strap securement assembly. The protective earflap unit comprises an earflap having a utility strap securement assembly that selectively may encircle and retain eyewear, an eyewear case, a utility bag, or other small personal item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Krochmal
  • Publication number: 20100107306
    Abstract: Moisture diverters attachable to a region above the eye and below the eyebrow that prevents sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like from entering the eyes of a wearer is described. A moisture diverter may include a substrate having an inner surface facing the wearer and an outer surface facing away from the wearer. The inner surface and upper surfaces include a lower section and an upper section, the lower section of the inner surface having an attachment structure for releasably attaching the diverting apparatus to a wearer in a region above the eye and below the eyebrow of the wearer, the upper section shaped or shapeable to abut or protrude from the eyebrow region of the wearer to divert sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like away from the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: THOMAS C. KURACINA, Tim L. Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20100107307
    Abstract: The Hat Liner is an adjustable, one-size-fits-all synthetic fabric liner to be worn beneath any hat or cap, and thus protect the hat or cap from the perspiration the hat or cap would otherwise absorb. The Hat Liner is reusable and disposable, such that the user wears it as many times as he wished, then either launder the Hat Liner in any washing machine, or simply discard the used Hat Liner and start again with a fresh one. The Hat Liner is produced in a polyester or other fabric, and is configured to cover the wearer's head in the manner of a skullcap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael (Yong Seak) Lee
  • Publication number: 20100107308
    Abstract: A cap including a head attachment portion having a front section, a rear section and two side sections; a visor pivotally connected to said head attachment portion and being selectively moveable between a first position adjacent said front section and a second position; and movement limiting means, formed of a flexible material, having a first end attached to said visor and a second end attached to said head attachment portion intermediate said front and rear sections, said movement limiting means being adapted to inhibit movement of said visor beyond said second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Hosie, Claudia Bonifer, John Brown, Jose Romagnoli
  • Publication number: 20100107309
    Abstract: A footless pantyhose undergarment includes a single ply panty portion and two two-ply leg portions. Each two-ply leg portion comprises a tubular folded segment connected to the panty. The fold line is where the leg ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Fariba K. Rad
  • Publication number: 20100107310
    Abstract: A waist apparel having interchangeable decorative facings constructed of a base member that is generally elongate in shape and may be used as a belt, sash, or cummerbund having removable facings with various decorative designs applied thereto. The base member and facings are removably mounted together by a hook and loop mechanism so that the user can mix and match a combination of facings that are then attached to the base member to achieve different appearances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: William T. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100107311
    Abstract: The girdle comprises two parts or halves (1-2), connected to each other by means of elastic elements (3) covered by adornments in the form of shells (6) coaxially interconnected, or any other type of unitary or fragmented adornment, wherein the plastic elements (3) are fastened to the parts (1) and (2) by means of pivots (7) selectively usable in order to vary the effective length of the girdle, length which also varies depending on the elasticity of the elements (3). Each said part or half (1) and (2) incorporates at the free end and back face thereof hooks (5) for fastening to the clasps (4) of the garment, in such a way that said elastic elements (3) cause traction between the clasps producing the girdling of the garment. The middle area of the elastic elements (3) or more specifically of the adornments encapsulating same, is visible when the parts (1) and (2) are substantially spaced, directly affecting the appearance of the girdle and constituting a changeable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Juan Antonio Escudero Munoz
  • Publication number: 20100107312
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of undergarments with substantially transparent portions. Embodiments of the undergarments are configured to be worn around the pelvis of a user and may include one or more panels of substantially transparent material surrounding a substantial portion of the waist area and a fabric portion sized and positioned to substantially cover the genitals of a wearer. In some embodiments, the substantially transparent material comprises perforations and may comprise polyurethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Janice Jaraicie
  • Publication number: 20100107313
    Abstract: A footless non-control pantyhose undergarment includes a panty portion and two leg portions. Each one of the leg portions terminates at a leg a band. Each leg band has two layers and each layer has an elastic yarn. The elastic yarn of each layer is equal or less than the elastic yarn used in the leg portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Fariba K. Rad
  • Publication number: 20100107314
    Abstract: A footless pantyhose undergarment includes a non-control panty portion and two leg portions connected to the panty potion. Each leg portion terminates at a leg band and the panty terminates at a waistband. The entire footless pantyhose undergarment is made of stretch yarns excluding elastic yarns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Fariba K. Rad
  • Publication number: 20100107315
    Abstract: A footless non-control pantyhose undergarment includes a panty portion and two leg portions. Each one of the leg portions terminates at a leg a band. The panty portion and the leg portions each has an elastic yarn with a low denier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Fariba K. Rad
  • Publication number: 20100107316
    Abstract: A footless reinforced pantyhose undergarment includes a panty portion and two leg portions. Each one of the leg portions terminates at a leg a band. Each leg band is modified to have less elastic yarns to provide a softer and more comfortable feel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Fariba K. Rad
  • Publication number: 20100107317
    Abstract: An impact-protection safety structure is provided for a headwear, including an impact protector formed by a knitted resilient net lining having a suitable thickness and fixed at a suitable location on an inside surface of the headwear to serve as padding, whereby when the head of a wearer is subjected to impacts, proper buffering and protection are ensured so as to realize safety and protection against impact to the head after the headwear is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Mao-Jung Wang
  • Publication number: 20100107318
    Abstract: A protection device, system and/or method including a protection body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the lower edge of a wearer's headgear. In some implementations, the protection body portion may be triangular and the connecting of the device to headgear may include a removable connective component is located at the apex of a second edge and a third edge of the protection body portion at the farthest point from the headgear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: John Asta
  • Publication number: 20100107319
    Abstract: A ski goggle having a one-sided transparent film applied to the lens and the method of using the one-sided transparent film. The one-sided transparent film comprises a transparent side, a non-transparent side, and a design, which may include, but is not limited to, a logo, slogan, advertisement, words or a statement. The one-sided transparent film is coupled to the lens of the ski goggle, wherein the transparent side faces the same direction as the interior side of the lens and the non-transparent side faces the same direction as the exterior side of the lens. This design may be distinctly viewed from the exterior side of the lens, but not from the interior side of the lens; thereby not impairing the user's vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Samuel Yudkin
  • Publication number: 20100107320
    Abstract: An improved personal radiation protection system that substantially contours to an operator's body is suspended from a suspension means. The garment is operable to protect the operator from radiation. The suspension means is operable to provide constant force and allows the operator to move freely in the X, Y and Z planes simultaneously, such that the protective garment, face shield, illumination means or other attachments integrated the system are substantially weightless to the operator. A face shield and arm cover can also be incorporated with the system, such that the face shield and arm cover are substantially weightless to the operator. The suspension means may be mounted to the ceiling, a vertical wall, the floor, or on a mobile platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Chet R. Rees
  • Publication number: 20100107321
    Abstract: This invention concerns improved protective shoulder pads for protecting an individual wearing the protective shoulder pads against impact to the superior, anterior, posterior and/or lateral regions of the shoulder and upper arm. The improvement comprises protective shoulder pads with release mechanisms that allow the protective shoulder pads to be safely and easily removed from the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads while the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads is maintained in the supine position, thus decreasing the risk of further injuring the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael E. Kordecki
  • Publication number: 20100107322
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the attachment of a wall-mounted object, such as an item of sanitary ware and in particular a toilet bowl, to a wall (W) using at least one wall bracket (2) which can be fixed to the wall (W) of a building, an object, such as the body of a toilet bowl (3), being supported on said wall bracket (2) and said object (3) being screwed to said wall bracket by means of a respective locking screw (4) which engages through a respective hole (5) in the upper side (6) of the object (3) and can be screwed down into the respective wall bracket (2) from above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Jörg Krämer
  • Publication number: 20100107323
    Abstract: A device such as a dental cuspidor or a dental delivery unit, with an electric field sensor, control circuitry, and a solenoid. The control circuitry is in electronic communication with the electric field sensor, and the solenoid is in electronic communication with the control circuitry. The electric field sensor has capacitive sensing and is operable to detect a change in capacitance. The control circuitry is operable to receive a signal from the electric field sensor indicative of a detected change in capacitance. The control circuitry is operable to actuate the solenoid in response to receiving the signal from the electric field sensor. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Midmark Corporation
    Inventor: David Charles Edelmann
  • Publication number: 20100107324
    Abstract: A water flush mechanism has a plunger having a plug and a stem connected to the plug. There is a lower float located around a lower portion of the stem and a middle float located around the stem. There is an upper float located around the stem. The float is connected to an upper portion of the stem so lifting of the float causes the plunger to rise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Hein
  • Publication number: 20100107325
    Abstract: A toilet includes a dehumidifier operable to draw water vapor from the air and discharge water. A tank is configured to store the water discharged from the dehumidifier. A drain valve is movable from a closed position to an open position whereby the toilet is flushed solely with the water discharged from the dehumidifier and stored in the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Judith
    Inventor: Martin H. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20100107326
    Abstract: A bedpan pad (40) includes a bendable elongated cushion (42) and a fastener mechanism (44) formed in the cushion (42). The fastener mechanism (44) includes a longitudinally aligned opening (60) extending along a length (58) of the cushion (42). Notches (64) are located on an interior curvature side (66) of the cushion (42). The fastener mechanism (44) is configured to engage with a bedpan (20) via the opening (60) such that the cushion (42) wraps around opposing inner and outer top edges (34, 36) of thigh-support regions (28) of a bedpan (20). The notches (64) close in response to bending of the cushion (42) to provide a smooth surface at regions of greatest curvature of the bedpan (20). The bending capability of the cushion (42), attachment feature of mechanism (44), and notches (64) enable the bedpan pad (40) to fit multiple shapes and sizes of a plurality of bedpans (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: David J. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20100107327
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for tempering the temperature of a liquid in a fluid conducting system. More particularly, the invention relates to tempering the temperature of water supplied to a fixture from a water heater in a fluid conducting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MAGARL, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eveleigh, Gary Cook
  • Publication number: 20100107328
    Abstract: Described is a device and method for blocking or impeding the flow of fluid through the overflow drain of a bathtub. A device may include a stopper configured to wrap around the lower/underside of a variety of shaped overflow drain cover plate(s) and be removably held in place by a suction cups attached to the bathtub wall on either side of the overflow cover plate. The device takes the form of a stopper comprised of a flexible, elongated body of cloth material configured to cover the overflow opening. The same device may also be used as a method for diffusing bubble bath as a bathtub fills with water by pouring bubble bath onto the center of the body of the device, attaching the suction cups to a variety of designed faucets and placing the flexible, elongated body into the flow of the water thereby creating a churning of the water as the bubble bath mixes with the water flowing into the bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer Katherine Brooks
  • Publication number: 20100107329
    Abstract: A device and associated method transfer a person having a handicap from one location to another, such as into or out of a wheelchair, bed, or bathtub. A wheeled base provides mobility to the device. A post and lifter arm support the patient during the transfer. The post is connected to a stabilization arm, which temporarily connects using a stabilization interface to a stabilization bracket. The stabilization bracket is typically attached rather permanently to a wall, ceiling, or other structural feature that provides substantial stability to the system. In various embodiments, the lifter arm may be actuated by hydraulics, the stabilization arm may be extendable, and a pair of extra wheels on the mobility base are adjustable horizontally (e.g., along one hedge of the base frame) or vertically (down to decrease the load on the casters, or up to allow the lifter to be “crabbed” sideways in confined spaces).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: CRITERION HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Richard L. Nelson, Robert M. Levy
  • Publication number: 20100107330
    Abstract: An infant support structure with a collapsible frame is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure includes a frame with a coupling or lock mechanism that is configured to maintain the collapsible frame in a deployed or use configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth Galley
  • Publication number: 20100107331
    Abstract: Cradle (10) for a passenger cabin of an aircraft, suitable for a child of less than 2 years old capable of sitting upright, comprising a rigid and formable structure formed by a rectangular frame (12) and two uprights (14, 16), designed to be fixed to one wall of the cabin, and a cover (18) with mattress attached to the rectangular frame. The cover comprises in one of its longitudinal sides two windows separated by a strip of fabric and closed by a retractable tulle flap in such a way that the child can sit upright in the cradle with his or her legs passing out of the cradle through the windows and on either side of the fabric strip when the flap has been retracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Gilles Negre
  • Publication number: 20100107332
    Abstract: The invention is a sleeping bag with an insertable air pad. The sleeping bag has a pocket with a zipper. The air pad can be inserted into the pocket, and then the zipper may be closed. Matching angled geometry helps maintain the air pad in a central position. Side baffles also help maintain the air pad in a central position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Active Lifestyle Products & Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam N. Brune
  • Publication number: 20100107333
    Abstract: Fabric, functional material, or mat, consisting of cover layers with threads placed between as spacers, whereby the threads are attached to pairs of spacer grips, and these spacer grips are connected to an upper and a lower cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Hartmut Ortlieb
  • Publication number: 20100107334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeping device for cooling and heating including a body having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from the first compartment by a central partition, the body being opened at its front surface and its rear surface; a cooling unit mounted in the first compartment of the body; a heating unit mounted in the second compartment of the body; a leg supporting the body; a heat-retaining cover attached to an edge of a front surface of the body to reduce inflow and outflow of air; a supporter attached to the heat-retaining cover to support the heat-retaining cover; and a wheel attached to a lower end of the supporter and the leg to help the sleeping device to move. The present invention may save costs for cooling and heating by locally cooling and heating a room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Jung Hee Yi
  • Publication number: 20100107335
    Abstract: A siderail assembly for a hospital bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed is a chair bed having a first deck section, a second deck section and a third deck section. The siderails are provided adjacent the third deck section. The siderails remains stationary relative to the third deck section during movement of the third deck section from a generally horizontal to a substantially vertical position. The siderails are configured to be gripped by a patient while the patient is entering and exiting the chair bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Poulos, Patrick Harris, Sohrab Soltani
  • Publication number: 20100107336
    Abstract: A sofa sheet set for use with a sofa is disclosed. The sofa sheet set includes a bottom 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 bottom sheet. The top sheet is larger in length and width than the top portion of the bottom sheet. A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing the bottom and top sheets in a folded configuration for convenient storage and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Monica Blake Ross
  • Publication number: 20100107337
    Abstract: A bed clothing assembly for a mattress including a mattress band and a unitary sheet assembly that is removably attachable to the mattress band for attaching and changing bedding. The mattress band encircles the sidewall of the mattress, and includes upper and lower edge portions that extending inwardly and continuously around the peripheral edges of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress, respectively, when the mattress band is installed on the mattress. The unitary sheet assembly includes a bottom sheet and top sheet connected together as one unit. A plurality of fasteners around the bottom sheet permit the detachable securment of the bottom sheet to the mattress band to facilitate placing the unitary sheet assembly on the mattress. This particular construction and arrangement is advantageous to a person that is physically disabled and permits easy changing of bedding without having to lift the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Barbara Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100107338
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Susan Marie Waters, Dale Richard Waters
  • Publication number: 20100107339
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to a system and method for joining a detachable fabric sheet to a cover through the use of one or more corresponding fastening or temporary joining mechanisms located on the cover and fabric sheet. In an embodiment, the cover includes one or more mechanisms to align and/or secure a filling material to the cover, as well as one or more fastening or temporary joining mechanisms for attaching the detachable fabric sheet to the cover. Methods and systems are provided for detachably joining the fabric sheet to the cover, for creating a multi-layer unit of a cover and detachable sheets, as well as for aligning and securing the filler to the cover. A method is also provided for manufacturing the integrated bedding cover system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Emily Stinchcomb
  • Publication number: 20100107340
    Abstract: In an operating table comprising a table column (10) with a column foot (14) and with a column head (16) and also a patient bed (12) which is connectable to the column head (16) and which is pivotable in relation to the table column (10) about at least one axis parallel to the bed plane, the column head (16) has provided on it a guide track (42) which is curved continuously about an axis of curvature and on which a saddle coupleable to the bed (12) is mounted such that it can be adjusted along the guide track (42) by means of a saddle drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Maquet GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Guido Koch, Matthias Kobuß, Heiko Kottmann, Jan Donat Olszewski