Abstract: A ballistic face guard (100) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face and neck. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face, neck, and eyes. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) and a military helmet (140) for providing protection to a wearer's face, neck, eyes and head.

Abstract: A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one waist belt element attachment opening formed through the waist belt element; a second waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one release loop attached thereto, wherein the at least one release loop is capable of being passed through the waist belt attachment opening of the first waist belt element and the at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening of the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the first waist belt element and the at least one shoulder strap element to the release loop.

Abstract: The invention includes compounds used to manufacture garments for use in water based activities that comprise a rubber, synthetic rubber, or neoprene compound. The compound comprises primarily polychloroprene or other suitable polymers and at least one metal of nanoparticle size. The compound composition includes a metal concentration that is sufficient to provide anti-bacterial properties that retard or eliminate bacterial growth on any surface of the composition used to produce the garment. The composition may include a sub-micron metal composition including sub-micron sized silver, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and boron nitride particles as well as a polyol ester, wherein the thermal conductance of said submicron composition is >350,000 W/m2 ° C. for a 0.001 inch layer of said metal composition, the thermal resistance is <0.0045° C.-in2/Watt for a 0.001 inch layer of said metal composition, and the average particle size is <0.49 microns for a <0.000020 inch layer of said metal composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a protective sports garment that is intended to prevent the tearing of hamstring muscles by easy-to-use means and to improve the recovery of the user in the event of injury. In one aspect of the invention, the sports garment is formed like trousers with an upper waist and two lower tubular extensions, for passing and housing the legs, the garment being made of an elastic fabric both in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction. The garment includes flat longitudinal reinforcements in the rear part intended to act on the hamstring muscles and arranged from the waist towards the lower area. The reinforcements have considerable longitudinal elasticity, but reduced or nil transverse elasticity.

Abstract: A unitary knew pad fabricated from closed cell resin includes center cup section and integral lateral side connection straps located at the bottom side of the cup section for placement about the leg below the knee and retention of the cup section over the knee.

Abstract: A haircutting cape worn by a user that includes a front closure configuration is provided. The front closure configuration provides an unobstructed and seamless interface between the haircutting cape and the back of the user's neck. Moreover, the haircutting cape provides a barrier over substantially all of the user's body, thus effectively protecting the user from cut hair, water, and chemicals that are associated with barber and hair salon services. The haircutting cape includes a collar, a back portion, a first front portion, and a second front portion. The collar secures the haircutting cape to the user's neck, while the back portion covers the back of the user, and the first and second front portions cover the front of the user.

Abstract: An athletic wear 1 of the present invention is formed of first clothing fabric F1 having small elastic modulus and second clothing fabric F2 having larger elastic modulus than first clothing fabric F1. First belt part 10 is formed by second clothing fabric covering circumference of upper part of pelvis Bh in wear 1. First belt part 10 essentially continuously comprises belt front part 11, belt back part 13 and pair belt side parts 12 covering upper part of pelvis Bh. Upper edge line of belt part slopes as extends from center of belt back part to center of belt front part.

Abstract: The Cushy Wrap represents the first blanket which provides the user with full coverage and support, while enabling full range of motion for arms and hands. The Cushy Wrap was designed to be used while sitting up in bed, on a couch or on the floor. Current blankets available in the market that provide the user with full range of motion for arms and hands do not provide full coverage like the Cushy Wrap. The Cushy Wrap is uniquely designed with strategically positioned insulation sections that provide support to the entire body when wrapped in the blanket. The shape and dimensions of the insulation sections are determined to provide optimal comfort to each of the main body parts, head and neck, arms, back, and legs. The insulation section shapes include squares and rectangular shapes with a size that provides focused comfort to the body part it is positioned to support.

Abstract: An article and method is disclosed having a yarn knitted into a fabric panel including a base plurality of rows, a descending plurality of rows, and an ascending plurality of rows. The panel having interior and exterior surfaces, a first and a partially adjacent second margin. Included is an aperture therethrough from the interior to the exterior, the aperture is disposed in a portion of the first and second margins. The aperture forms an aperture periphery, wherein the descending and ascending rows correspond to the aperture periphery and the first and second margins correspond to the base rows. The descending rows each decrease by at least a stitch from the base rows and the ascending rows each increase by at least a stitch from the descending rows, wherein the aperture periphery forms a smooth transition from the exterior to the interior while having no reduction in panel stretching flexibility.

Abstract: The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A first embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hip, waist or chest height wader comprising attached boots made of blown EVA. A second embodiment of the present disclosure provides a boot having an interchangeable outsole wherein the boot may comprise a felt outsole, a heavy lug outsole, a sticky outsole or the like and said outsoles may be interchangeably attached to the bottom of the boot using a hook and loop fastener and a lip extending around the periphery of the bottom surface of the boot.

Abstract: A combination of a vest and a versatile, adaptable bag allows a person to comfortably carry articles, even while physically active. The vest is contoured to the shape of a person's body, limiting the jostling of the vest and integrally attached bag as the person moves. One advantageous feature of the convertible bag is that its size can adapt to the desired contents: the upper portion of the bag acts either as a flap for the lower portion, or as a vertical extension of the lower portion when the bag contents are more voluminous. Further, the vest portion sits high on the chest of the person wearing the vest. This increases comfort to the person by distributing the weight better, and reduces sweating, particularly during physical activity such as riding a bicycle.

Abstract: Herein is described a device that prevents the back of one's pants from dragging on the ground by clamping the back of the pants to the back of the shoe. This is done particularly by attaching adhesive hook and loop fastening strips to both the base of the clip and the back sole of the shoe, attaching the clip to the shoe via the hook and loop fasteners, and sliding the bottom of the pant leg between the clip and the back heel of the shoe.

Abstract: A low-cost removable drainage bag support structure that can be attached to any location on the patient's hospital garment or personal clothing, without any uncomfortable and cumbersome belts or other attachments that tie the drainage bag directly to the patient's body, and without use of any expensive and inefficient custom-made undergarments. An attachable, easily removable and disposable drainage bag support structure that can be easily and cost-effectively utilized with standard hospital garments, and at the same time safely and securely support drainage bags for the out-patients, allowing to place the drainage bag out-of-sight when in public and reducing interference with patient's mobility, whereby improving dignity and quality of life for the out-patients that must carry in public one or more drainage devices.

Abstract: An improved hose-holding undergarment and corresponding hose equipped with hook-and-loop type of hose-holding devices. The improved hose-holding undergarment is a garter belt, girdle, bustier, or the like with a plurality of hose-holding garter straps (30A) each of which has a hose-holding hook (50) of predetermined shape and dimension on the free end of the garter strap. The corresponding hose (22) has a plurality of strap loops (22A) of predetermined shape, dimension, and positions on the upper portion of the hose so that the hose-holding hooks (50) at the free ends of the garter straps can be detachably connected to corresponding strap loops (22A) on the top portion of the corresponding hose (22). Compared to the conventional button-and-buttonhole type of hose-holding devices (40), the hook-and-loop type of hose-holding device of the present invention is simpler in structure, thinner in thickness, lighter in weight, surer in hose-gripping action, and easier to use.

Abstract: The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.

Abstract: The multilayer-structured spun yarn of the present invention is a multilayer-structured spun yarn C composed of a core fiber A and a cover fiber B that wraps around the core fiber; the core fiber A is in a range of 20 to 50 wt %; the cover fiber B is in a range of 50 to 80 wt %; the core fiber A contains a para-aramid fiber and is a stretch breaking twist yarn; the cover fiber B contains a flame-retardant acrylic fiber, a polyetherimide fiber, or a meta-aramid fiber; the direction of twist of the stretch breaking yarn and the direction of twist of the multilayer-structured yarn are the same; and the multilayer-structured yarn C has a twist number 1.2 to 1.6 times greater than that of the stretch breaking yarn. The heat-resistant textile of the present invention uses the aforementioned multilayer-structured spun yarn. The heat-resistant protective suit of the present invention uses the aforementioned heat-resistant textile.

Abstract: An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. The inner rigid band-shaped member follows the contour of the desired area to protect. The outer flexible web-shaped body is made of a softer rubber like material and works as a locator and supporter keeping the inner, rigid band-shaped member, in proper location.

Abstract: An apparatus for a urinal is described. The apparatus comprises a plate member adapted to form a seal with a urinal outlet, the plate member defining a throughbore permitting the passage of liquid, in use, from the urinal to a soil pipe and a diaphragm located in the plate member throughbore, the diaphragm adapted to permit the passage of liquid through the throughbore in one direction only from the urinal to the soil pipe.

Abstract: Toilet flusher (1) comprising a power source (3), a control unit (4), and at least one first container (9) containing a first preparation (10), wherein the first container can be coupled to the toilet flusher (1), wherein at least the first preparation (10) has a viscosity less than 3,000 mPas, and wherein a pump (6) and/or a dispensing element (43) is configured so that when the pump (6) is idle or the dispensing element (43) is in the closed position, the preparation (10) is prevented from freely flowing into the surrounding area.

Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and may be coupled with the toilet flusher, wherein the sensor unit detects an initiation of the flow of flushing water without engaging in the flow of flush water and generates a signal that is conducted to the control unit that converts the sensor signal into a control signal for dispensing at least one preparation.

Abstract: Toilet cleaner dispenser for adding at least one substance preparation to a toilet bowl, comprising at least one first container having a first preparation that may be coupled to the dosing device of the toilet cleaner dispenser, wherein the toilet cleaner dispenser comprises at least one control unit and a dispenser element and/or a pump that cooperate such that at least two different, defined dispensing amounts of at least one substance preparation may be released.

Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising a power source, control unit, sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and that may be connected to the toilet flusher, wherein the toilet flusher comprises at least one pump that cooperates with the power source, control unit, and sensor unit such that a defined dispensing amount of at least one substance preparation is dispensed independently of the arrangement of the toilet flusher in or on the toilet bowl and/or of the amount of flushing water acting on the toilet flusher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet cleaner dispenser for introducing at least one substance preparation into a toilet bowl, comprising at least one container containing a first preparation, said container being connectable to the toilet cleaner dispenser, wherein the toilet cleaner dispenser comprises at least one dispenser element for at least one substance preparation, wherein the dispenser element is connected in a communicating fashion to the container and is configured such that a substance is released into at least one area of application on the interior of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: Toilet flusher for adding at least two different substance preparations to a toilet bowl or into the surroundings of a toilet bowl, comprising a first container containing a first preparation and at least one second container containing a second preparation, wherein the toilet flusher comprises one or more means that release two different substance preparations at consecutive time points t1 and t2, wherein at least one means for releasing a substance preparation is configured such that a release of at least one substance preparation in the interior of the toilet bowl is caused.

Abstract: Dosing mechanism for free-flowing preparations, comprising a dosing device having an energy source, a control unit, and a sensor unit, and at least one first tank containing a first preparation and that can be coupled to the dosing device, the dosing device comprising a micropump controllable by the control unit and having a specific delivery rate of less than 500 l/min.

Abstract: This invention presents a toilet seat cover. The toilet seat cover has a seat portion and a peripheral portion. The seat portion has a central opening, and has a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is preferably made of fleece or fabric material that feels warm with contact with a body. The bottom layer is preferably made of slip-resistant material. The peripheral portion has flaps extending from an outer periphery of the seat portion, which are adapted to hang down adjacent side portions of the toilet seat when the seat cover is placed on the toilet seat.

Abstract: A multi stage sink strainer with positive mechanical stops for providing a sink strainer that is superior in function and appearance. Having mechanical stops for easy positive operation and the ability to be removed as an assembly for easy cleaning. Also, having locating features to ease the assembly of the components. Also, having the ability to be appearance customized by the consumer. The inventive device includes a strainer cup, a stopper and a stopper support. The strainer cup provides a fine stage of straining and serves to contain the strained material. The cup includes features that provide mechanical stops for operation. The cup also provides features for removal as an assembly. The cup also includes locating features that ease the assembly of the components. The cup also includes features that allow for the stopper to be held in multiple orientations. The stopper is sized and shaped to cover the fine straining holes 5 with a sealing area while also providing a coarse straining stage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet flush actuator mechanism for a toilet tank which has a discharge port surrounded by a valve seat having a central axis, a ball-cock type valve, and a flush valve having a vertical axis. The actuator mechanism consists of a trip lever pivotally mounted to the toilet tank and having a free end over which a boot member is telescopically and captively held. First and second resilient guide members extend laterally from the boot member adjacent the free end, and are parallel, coplanar, and separated by a fixed distance. A linkage member is captively carried in fixed relationship with the upper end of the flush valve and has an open void region through which the free end extends.

Abstract: A sauna apparatus is disclosed. The covering cloth of the sauna apparatus has at least a plastic gastight, an insulation and a cladding layers of cloths piled in sequence, followed by combining them into one piece by means of high frequency melting technology, and the covering cloth thus features air barrier and heat preservation which substantially boosts the heat efficiency of the sauna apparatus.

Abstract: A collapsible cot with support legs that folds under the cot. This allows the cot support fabric to be attached at the ends of the support rails and keep the support fabric tight. This eliminates the need to have and extra support bar across the front and back of the cot.

Abstract: The bead duvet represents a unique blanket, comforter or duvet formed from soft fabric material including heat expanded polystyrene beads as the insulation contained within. The characteristics of this insulation create a unique feeling of comfort and support not available in traditional blankets, comforters or duvets. The sewing pattern will create the structure and contour of the invention, a duvet with an equal distribution of insulation through out.

Abstract: An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.

Abstract: A support for supporting anatomy of a patient during scanning, comprising: a holder for supporting anatomy of a patient during scanning, wherein at least a portion of the holder is X-ray transparent; and a support for supporting the holder adjacent to a scanner.

Abstract: The present invention is a therapeutic table with an improved position adjustment mechanism and to a method for adapting a therapeutic table to include an improved mechanism for position adjustment of a table. In an embodiment, the improved position adjustment mechanism is a ribbon switch on the top surface of a frame forming the base of the table and a ribbon switch on the bottom surface of a frame forming the base of the table, which ribbon switch when pressure is applied activates the movement of the table up and down, respectively.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus that is moveable between an upright configuration and a reclined configuration can include a unitary cushion member having a lower portion and an upper portion, a neck support receiving area, and a neck support member. The lower portion is configured to contact at least a portion of the lower back of a patient when the patient occupies the apparatus and the upper portion is configured to contact at least a portion of the head of the patient when the patient occupies the apparatus. The unitary cushion member can also have an intermediate portion between the lower and upper portions. The neck support member can have a front side configured to contact at least a portion of the back of the neck of the patient a portion of a back side configured to be received in the neck support receiving area.

Abstract: A new and improved head and neck support pillow which enables a user to comfortably rest upon his or her stomach. The support pillow is circular with a hole in the center of the pillow which allows the user to insert his or her face. The support pillow also has air holes at the base of the pillow which allows air flow to and from the face for inhalation and exhalation comfort. The support pillow may be completely constructed of PVC plastic with an air valve. The support pillow may be completely inflatable. The support pillow may also be accompanied with a terrycloth or similar fabric cloth which rests on the top of the support pillow for added comfort and is tied to the support pillow around the bottom base of the support pillow. A pocket may be sown in the pillow cover to allow insertion of a fragrance which would give the user an aroma therapy effect and added comfort to the user. A pocket may be sown on the pillow cover that is capable of holding an MP3 player.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pillow (10), comprising two sheets of flexible material, joined together to define a space, suitable for inflating to provide a cushioned support. The pillow has a head zone (16) for providing cushioning means to a user's head and two wings (18), configured to extend away from the head zone such that the pillow is substantially U-shaped in the plane of the pillow, when deflated. A channel (22) is provided between the sheets of flexible material to connect the wings (18). The channel (22) is positioned at a point in the head zone (16) furthermost from the wing ends (20). The width of the channel increases from the centre line (24) such that when the pillow is inflated, the pillow has a substantially V-shaped profile, formed about the centre line (24) and centerred on the channel (22).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an air cell which is capable of detecting that the upper end side and the lower end side of the air bag are nearer than a predetermined distance. This air cell has a air bag, a base member to which the lower end portion of the air bag is attached, a air chamber AR configured by the air bag and the upper surface of the base member, a thin film portion which forms the bottom surface of the air chamber and capable of deforming elastically in the up-and-down direction, an extending member configured to extend upwardly from the upper surface of the shin film, detecting means which is provided under the thin film portion and which detects downward deformation of the thin film portion.

Abstract: A sitting and reclining cushion is divided into a seat cushion and a back cushion, which are configured in an essentially identical manner. A sleeve consisting of a textile material with low elasticity contains a plurality of tubular pockets consisting of an identical material and joined longitudinally to said sleeve by means of seams. Each pocket is likewise connected to its neighbour or neighbours by means of seams. Each pocket contains a pouch, which consists of an elastic plastic and comprises a valve, and can be filled with compressed air. As a result, the pockets modify their shape, thus tensioning the sleeve and forming the actual sitting or reclining surface. The optimised shape of the cushion structure can be adapted to individual requirements for comfort by means of different air pressures in the pouches.

Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material such as vinyl or nylon for changing diapers in automobiles. It is primarily designed to be used in the hatch back section of an SUV, minivan or station wagon. However, it can also be used in a sedan. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold. In a sedan, when not in use, the changing station is compact enough to be placed in the rear seat pocket or under a seat.

Abstract: A bed lifting system is provided for lifting a bed above a surface. The system comprises a frame adapted for supporting the bed. The frame is arranged for interacting with a lifting mechanism capable of elevating the frame. A base that is adapted for inter-engaging with the frame whereby the base can support the frame over the surface independently of the lifting mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air cushion unit that can be assembled into any shape and dimension, and more particularly to an innovative one which is prefabricated with interconnected air rings, air pipes and air chambers along with close-packed air columns and air nozzles, allowing to adjust flexibly the pressure value. So, it can be widely applied to meet different sitting or lying demands under various stress states.

Abstract: A cushion or mattress comprising a base and a plurality of linearly aligned individual air cells across the base. Groups of individual air cells can be interconnected and in fluid cooperation with an inflation source, such as a pump. In one aspect of the invention, the inflation of adjacent cells is staggered, for example, in a checkerboard-like inflation pattern that helps diffuse load over a wider area.

Abstract: A process for pretreatment of wool, silk or blends thereof rendering it receptive for the subsequent step of indigo dyeing. The pretreatment steps comprise in the step of cationization for imparting cationic charge and generating other dye combining sites.

Abstract: A household washing machine that includes a foam-promoting agent dispenser that adds a predetermined amount of a foam-promoting agent during a washing cycle, and a foam-inhibiting agent dispenser that adds a predetermined amount of a foam-inhibiting agent before the end of a rinsing cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine and associated washing method are provided. The washing machine may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet, and a spray nozzle provided inside the cabinet to spray washing fluid into the drum. A spraying direction of the spray nozzle may be varied based on a rotation direction of the drum to improve washing performance of the washing machine.

Abstract: Modified CueO having excellent enzymatic activity and a composition for dyeing keratin fiber which contains the enzyme. A recombinant protein having an enzymatic activity for oxidizing p-phenylenediamine, the protein is obtained by removing from CueO at least one member selected from the group consisting of helix 5, helix 6, and helix 7; and the composition for dyeing keratin fiber containing the recombinant protein and an oxidation dye.

Abstract: A disperse dye of formula I wherein R1 and R2 independently are each (C1-C4)-alkyl,OH or (C1-C4)-alkoxy-substituted (C1-C4)-alkyl; R3 and R4 independently are each hydrogen or methyl; one of A and B is cyano and the other is —COOX; and X is (C2-C12)-alkyl, O-interrupted (C2-C12)-alkyl, (C3-C4)-alkenyl or phenyl-(C1-C4)-alkyl. The invention also relates to the preparation of the dye and the use of the dye.

Abstract: A cleated article of footwear includes a chassis assembly having a sole plate having a plurality of bosses extending from a lower surface thereof. A heel counter extends upwardly from a heel portion of the sole plate. An outer assembly is secured to the chassis assembly and includes a sole portion and an upper secured to the sole portion. A plurality of cleats extends downwardly from a lower surface of the sole portion. Each of a plurality of apertures extends downwardly into a corresponding cleat and receives a boss.