Abstract: A helmet shell is formed having an outer section of fibrous layers, a middle section of fibrous layers and an inner section of fibrous layers. The outer section layers contain high tenacity abrasive fibers in a resin matrix. The middle section layers contain high strength polyolefin fibers and are in the form of woven or knitted fabrics with a resin matrix. The inner section layers contain high strength polyolefin fibers and are in the form of non-woven fabrics with a resin matrix. The helmet is lightweight and resists penetration of rifle bullets.

Abstract: An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements.

Abstract: The present application is directed to garments that provide a covering for skin imperfections on a body portion of a wearer. One embodiment discloses a single stretchable fabric panel having a first end and a second end joined together to form a hollow cylindrical configuration. In this configuration, the garment has an inner surface disposed towards the body, and an outer surface disposed away from the body. In one embodiment, the stretchable fabric panel is resiliently yieldable both horizontally and vertically such that the stretchable fabric panel conforms to a shape of the body portion while generally unaltering the shape of the body portion. One embodiment includes a decorative fabric panel attached to the stretchable fabric panel.

Abstract: An article of clothing for an infant may include a first sheet section which may include an exterior surface for the article of clothing, a middle sheet section to cooperate with the front seat section to cooperate with the front sheet section to form a body channel for the body of the infant, and a back sheet section to cooperate with the middle sheet section to form a hand stabilization channel to guide the child. The back sheet section may include a interior back surface to form a portion of the hand stabilization channel, and the back sheet section may include an exterior back surface of the article of clothing. The hand stabilization channel may be a longitudinal channel, and the front sheet section may include a curved portion to cooperate with the sleeve section. The middle sheet section may include a curved portion to cooperate with a sleeve section, and the back sheet section may include a curved portion to cooperate with the sleeve section.

Abstract: A seamless, single layer, multi-yarn glove or glove liner is disclosed. The glove or glove liner includes a first type of yarn and a second type of yarn that is different from the first type of yarn. The glove or glove liner has a single layer that includes the first type of yarn and the second type of yarn knitted together to form a hand-like structure that includes a thumb section, a plurality of finger sections and a palm section. The first type of yarn is different that the second type of yarn. For example, the first type of yarn may be a cut resistant yarn and the second type of yarn may be an inexpensive elastic yarn such as Spandex. An optional cuff is part of the single layer, the cuff optionally comprising a tab to aid in donning and doffing. The glove can further comprise a tab with indicia, where the indicia can be, for example, shape or color to convey information about the glove such as size or cut resistant properties. Padded protection on the knuckles can also be provided.

Abstract: A seamless, single layer, multi-yarn glove or glove liner is disclosed. The glove or glove liner includes a first type of yarn and a second type of yarn that is different from the first type of yarn. The glove or glove liner has a single layer that includes the first type of yarn and the second type of yarn knitted together to form a hand-like structure that includes a thumb section, a plurality of finger sections and a palm section. The first type of yarn is different that the second type of yarn. For example, the first type of yarn may be a cut resistant yarn and the second type of yarn may be an inexpensive elastic yarn such as Spandex. Gloves suitable for use by carpenters, electricians, HVAC handlers, laborers, masons, and plumbers are also provided. Methods of using these gloves are also provided.

Abstract: An attaching apparatus and method that is adaptable to a pre-existing hat for holding the cannula of an oxygen user while he or she is mobile, and a hat that is capable of easily and removably attaching a cannula and can be desirably worn in public.

Abstract: A resilient band for use with articles of apparel, the band is formed with a first fabric operably secured to a strip of more resilient material that is preferably a second fabric such as powermesh or the like. The band is formed by stretching the first fabric and resilient material into a stretched position and operably securing the two materials together with a fastening structure. Preferably, the fastening structure is a plurality of spaced-apart stitching line that are parrellely aligned with each other and substantially perpendicularly aligned with the longitudinal length of the band.

Abstract: Suspenders used for supporting a lower body garment that are easy to manage while sitting on a toilet are disclosed. The suspenders contain two shoulder straps, a front horizontal strap and a rear horizontal strap that attach to the shoulder straps. A person who needs to sit on a toilet would detach the shoulder straps from the front of the garment and move the lower garment in a manner that moves the back strap to about the person's waist and moving the front strap to about the person's neck.

Abstract: Contemplated padded undergarments are form-fitted and have a higher than normal ratio of waist circumference to leg circumference and include a padded area that covers substantially the entire contact area of buttocks and legs with a chair when a person wearing such undergarment is sitting on the chair. Such undergarments are particularly advantageous to provide symptomatic relief for a person diagnosed with HIV infection, a neoplastic disease, chronic diabetes, and/or advanced age, which is typically accompanied by lipoatrophy, lipodystrophy, and/or sarcopenia.

Abstract: A helmet system that employs an outer shell and a unitary inner shell formed with compatible grooves and ridges respectively. The outer shell is formed with a switch. The outer shell and inner shell are further secured together via magnetic force or a system of springs and levers in conjunction with the switch that allows for a user of the helmet system to seamlessly remove the outer shell through either a set amount of breakaway force or by using the switch.

Abstract: A mirror arrangement for a rear view mirror system in an article of headgear comprises first, second and third mirrors, the first mirror, in use, being adjacent the eyes of the user and the second mirror being located between the first and third mirrors, wherein the first mirror is mounted on a movable element that is movable towards and away from a fixed element, and wherein the first mirror is rotatably mounted on the said movable element.

Abstract: An athletic undergarment and a protective cup assembly is provided. The undergarment includes a cup pocket for holding the protective cup over the groin of the wearer. The cup includes an attachment location in a lower portion to secure a first end of a strap. The cup pocket defines a slit in a bottom portion of the cup pocket sized to allow the strap to pass therethrough. The coupling mechanism is provided having a first portion on the strap and a second portion disposed in a rear portion of the undergarment proximate to the waistband. In use, the strap extends between the legs portions so that the first portion and the second portion of the coupling mechanism can couple in a secure manner to inhibit displacement of the cup when exposed to upward forces.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a jock support short including a short member and an integrally-formed jock support member. The integral jock support member includes a pocket portion attached to a front portion of the short, which is configured to house a protective groin cup. At least two elongate members extend along opposing sides of the pocket portion and may intersect or meet at a crotch portion of the short such that the pocket and/or protective cup remains secured over a user's groin region during athletic or other physical activity.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an impact protection device including a base member, a cushioning layer secured to a peripheral edge of the base member and an impact shield operatively attached to an outer surface of the base member. The impact shield may be deflectable and/or moveable relative to the base member, and may be attached to the base member at a plurality of discrete locations.

Abstract: A method and device for a scent minimizing outdoor urinal having a urine collection container, a hose connected to the urine collection container and extending down through the closeable lid of a disposal bucket buried in the ground and containing a filtration medium and having drainage holes.

Abstract: An installation mechanism for a toilet cover member comprises a rotating shaft for rotating the cover member, a support base for fixing the rotating shaft and a sleeve for containing the rotating shaft. An elongated hole of the sleeve is provided with at least a first hole in any portion which has bigger aperture than other portions of the elongated hole, the aperture of the first hole matches the peripheral wall of the pin so that the pin can be inserted into the first hole; the middle portion of the pin has a groove, which cooperates with the wall of the sleeve so that when the pin is moved from the first hole, the two sides of the width direction of the elongated hole of the sleeve is clamped in the groove.

Abstract: The invention provides for a toilet seat that significantly reduces flush noise. The toilet seat is designed with dosed cell rubber gaskets that help keep sound from getting out of the toilet bowl, but allows equalizing air pressure into the toilet bowl to ensure proper flushing as a totally sealed toilet bowl will not flush properly, The flexible rubber gaskets are attached to the bottom of the toilet lid and the bottom of the seat to seal lid to seat and seat to bowl when the lid and seat are closed. The rubber gasket employs a saw-toothed lip to help assist air flow into the toilet bowl by making the seal less rigid. The toilet seat is designed to fit standard round or oval U.S. toilets, Sound reduction is significant and is between 10 and 20 decibels or approximately a 40% noise reduction based on sound testing.

Abstract: A device for small children and other little people to assist in the safe and comfortable use of standard-sized toilets. The device is either a unitary apparatus or three-piece apparatus formed with a middle, a first extension, and a second extension and formed to fit firmly against a toilet base in a manner that prevents sliding and movement. The device is hollow in such a manner that an odorless or pleasant-smelling liquid can be used to weight the device down while also emitting a pleasant smell for the restroom. A top and a bottom also are attached to the main body, first extension and second extension in order to provide additional safety.

Abstract: A plunger cleaning system has a plunger having a plunger head and an elongated handle extending from the plunger head, and a sanitizing cleaning element having a center opening. The cleaning element is a water soluble, cleansing disinfectant solid compound which rapidly dissolves in water. The soiled plunger head is placed and submerged within the toilet basin, with the handle extending upward. The cleaning element is then positioned over the handle, with its center opening aligned over the upper end of the handle. The cleaning element is dropped onto the handle and allowed to slide down to the plunger head, where it contacts the water and dissolves around and cleans and disinfects the plunger head and lower end of the handle. Lamina borders around the center opening and outside perimeter surface of the cleaning element are provided to direct the flow of dissolved material from the cleaning element around and under the plunger head and up the lower end of the handle.

Abstract: The present invention generally includes a sink popup stopper drain assembly including a drain body comprising a drain hole leading to a drain pipe for draining water; a substantially circular stopper including a top face and a bottom face, wherein the bottom face of the stopper is configured to fit over the drain hole providing a seal for stopping water from draining; and a popup rod attached to a peripheral edge of the substantially circular stopper and positioned adjacent to an inner side of the drain pipe, the popup rod movably connected to a pivot rod able to move the popup rod in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A low flow urinal includes a bowl which incorporates a plurality of spray nozzles communicated by an inlet flow line. A structurally supporting stem extends from a location of the bowl and terminates in a remote pivot support secured to a floor location. The bowl secures against an upright wall surface in a first non-use position. An underside extending support is integrally formed with an underside of the bowl and provides floor support of the bowl when rotated to a second floor supporting location. A second drain line extends from a drain location associated with the bowl, with either or both the inlet and outlet lines optionally communicating with an associated toilet or separately engaged with fluid supply and waste discharge lines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation that can be used to control the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, enabling battery operation for many years. An electronic system for controlling fluid flow may include an electromagnetic actuator, a controller and an optical sensor. Preferred embodiments include a control circuit constructed to sample periodically the detector based on the amount of light detected; a control circuit constructed to adjust a sample period based on the detected amount of light after determining whether a facility is in use; a detector optically coupled to the input port using an optical fiber; the input port may be located in an aerator of the electronic faucet; the system includes batteries for powering the electronic faucet.

Abstract: The flush controller interrupts the flow of clean water down the toilet drain at the total control of the person flushing the toilet. The water flow is interrupted instantly by releasing the flush handle. Installation can be done by anyone without tools in not over 2 minutes. It is made of recycled high density polyethylene. There are no known similar devices.

Abstract: A lavatory unit (10) comprising a tank body (12) connected to a pressurised water supply (20), and flushing means (14, 21, 23) for releasing water from the tank body via an outlet to a lavatory bowl (11). The flushing means includes an elastic bladder (21) the interior of which is in communication with the tank, the tank being generally sealed otherwise, such that the bladder stressed with the expansion of air forced from the tank as the tank fills with water and the bladder relaxes elastically as the tank empties, and thereby assists in ejecting the water under pressure from the tank to provide a better flushing action.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a portable toilet system. The system may include a portable toilet used in combination with a container and a privacy screen. Various components of the system may further be made of biodegradable materials to facilitate disposal of the system following use. The container of the system may be combined with a bioactive agent to disinfect microorganisms present within the system. The systems and methods of the present invention further provide a byproduct that may be used to enrich soil.

Abstract: A toilet that does not require water but suctioned air for use. Which may preferably be operated by two 12 VDC batteries which may be used at home or which may be used at campers, parks, rental facilities, civilian or military vehicles on land, sea or air, etc. Having an air suction device and biodegradable bags for catching such human waste and a method for disposing of said bags. Such toilet has an air suction device that can be attached or detached from body of toilet.

Abstract: A bathtub system, including a tub with a bather access opening in one sidewall and a door mounted on that sidewall. In the closed position, the door is adjacent the access opening, and in the open position the door is substantially clear of the access opening. The system includes a gray water reservoir under the tub of approximately the capacity of the tub and which can be connected to a sewer system. A high capacity tub drain conducts water from the tub into the reservoir by gravity alone very quickly.

Abstract: A portable chair kit for bathing people completely, oneself, and in sitting position is disclosed. The portable chair kit includes a plastic chair, which is now in mass production for outdoor residential use, a tray secured to feet of the chair, a tub mat with suction caps on the bottom surface for securing with bathtub, and a Velcro fasteners on the upper surface for fastening with said tray to provide fixing said chair in the bathtub, a water supply means, and means of a bathtub accessories. All parts of the portable chair kit, except said tray, are in production for sale.

Abstract: An emergency eye wash system having a support panel and a pair of brackets for holding two bag assemblies containing sterile and sealed eye wash solution. The bag assemblies are connected by hoses to a pair of nozzles mounted on a pivotal tray assembly. When the system is dormant, the tray assembly is in a vertical closed position. When there is an emergency, a user pulls on a pivotal handle to puncture membranes in the hoses and to lower the tray assembly to cause flow from the bags to the nozzles to the user's face.

Abstract: An assembly of a sink magnetically engaging a dishwashing brush, one of the sink and the brush comprising a magnet and the other of the sink and the brush comprising a magnet or a magnetically permeable material. In one embodiment, the brush comprises a first and a second part, the first part being adapted to be grasped by a user, and the second part comprising bristles, the first and second part each having a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axes of the first and second parts having a non-zero angle there between, the sink comprises the magnet or magnetically permeable material at a position at a side thereof, the sink having an upper rim and a center portion, and the brush comprises the magnet or magnetically permeable material in a position so that, when engaging the sink, the second part is positioned over the sink and within the upper rim, whereas the first part extends above the upper rim and away from the center portion of the sink.

Abstract: A combined sink and storage rack assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a sink basin, a work area integral with the sink basin, and a wire rack hung underneath the work area at a side of the basin. Spring clips mounted on the sink basin and work area hook the rack. Sections of the rack's wire that insert into the spring clips are coated with an elastomer, such as silicone rubber, in order to dampen vibrations transmitted from the sink.

Abstract: A food preparation system is disclosed. It has a sink with an upper rim, a carry tray slideable along the rim regardless of whether inverted or not, the carry tray having a carry cavity on an upper side and a cutting board surface on a bottom side, and at least one bowl capable of being oriented in the carry cavity in either of two inverse orientations. The bowl has a first upward facing compartment defining a first volume for larger items, and a second downward facing compartment defining a second volume for smaller items. The system provides, in a compact way, cutting board, carry tray, and customized bowl storage capability adjacent a food preparation sink. Specialize bowls for use therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for turning over a recumbent person has devices that can partly enclose the recumbent person. These devices are formed by a strip and end of which is provided with a handle, and an arm, an end of which is pushed under the recumbent person, and a bent end piece. The arm is hinged via a first end to the strip and the end piece is hinged near the middle with the end of the strip turned away from the handle.

Abstract: A person support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a support, and an upper frame. The support is coupled to the lower frame. The upper frame has a head section and a foot section and defines a longitudinal axis passing through the head section and the foot section and a lateral axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The upper frame includes a tilt mechanism pivotably coupling the upper frame to the support. The tilt mechanism includes a base and a rocker nested within the base. The base and the rocker are pivotable with respect to one another about a pivot axis that passes through the base and the rocker and is substantially parallel the longitudinal axis. The upper frame is pivotable about the pivot axis with respect to the lower frame.

Abstract: A mattress-supporting base includes three mattress support portions, multiple crossbars and a baseboard. Each of the mattress support portions has a first end and a second end. The first end of each mattress support portion connects to the first ends of the other two mattress support portions, and the second end of each mattress support portion connects to the second ends of the other two mattress support portions. The first two mattress support portions have four sections that are pivotally connected by three hinges. The third and center mattress support portion has two sections that are pivotally connected. The components of the mattress-supporting base fit into a packing box having an inner width that is neither wider than about ten times the width of the mattress support portions plus about eight times the thickness of the baseboard, nor longer than about one half the length of the assembled mattress-supporting base.

Abstract: A swaddle blanket and mattress attachment device. The swaddle blanket includes a top end and a bottom end with a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infants legs. A first side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant in one direction and a second side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in the other direction. A fastener is disposed on the second side of the blanket and is configured to secure the second side in place over the first side. At least one attachment strap is secured to the swaddle blanket. When the blanket is in an attachment position the attachment strap extends away from the swaddle blanket. The attachment strap including a first mating pair fastener. The mattress attachment device is configured to be secured to a sleeping surface. The mattress attachment device includes at least one second mating pair fastener that is securable to the first mating pair fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first corner component that is configured to be attached to a first corner of a bed sheet, and a second corner component that is configured to be attached to a second corner of the bed sheet that is on an opposite end but same side of the bed sheet relative to the first corner. The first corner component comprises means for coupling to the second corner component during folding of the bed sheet. In another embodiment, a loop is attached to one or more of the first corner component and the second corner component, and the loop aids in the folding of the sheet, and/or the loop in attached to the sheet.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable bed comprises a hospital bed frame chassis, an articulatable, multi-sectioned base platform mounted on the chassis, an adjustable patient support framework mounted on the base platform, and a patient support surface overlying the adjustable patient support framework and base platform. The adjustable patient support framework preferably includes two main parts: an adjustable torso support litter mounted on the articulatable torso-supporting section of the base platform; and an adjustable hip support litter mounted on the articulatable hip-supporting section of the base platform. Each of these support litters comprise a plurality of independently adjustable vertices or segments oriented at or near the periphery of the overlying patient support surface. Modulation of the patient support surface is accomplished through two conceptually distinct mechanisms—(1) articulation of the base platform and (2) movement of the vertices and/or segments of the adjustable patient support framework.

Abstract: A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table. There are a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart support base straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In one embodiment, an extender strap is further provided to facilitate securement of the support base straps to a support structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a musical pillow. The music pillow includes a body, a pillow core defining a first receiving cavity corresponding to a users' head, and a music player device. The body includes a first base, and two sidewalls extending from two opposite sides of the first base. Two free ends of the two sidewalls face each other to define a body opening therebetween. The first base and the two sidewalls cooperatively define a receiving space. The pillow core is received in the receiving space, while the first receiving cavity is communicated with the body opening. The music player device includes two speakers positioned on the sidewalls respectively and a playing unit positioned in the first base. The speakers are electrically connected to the playing unit.

Abstract: The crib mattress forms a structure that allows an infant to breathe properly when lying face down thereon. The crib mattress is adapted to replace current mattresses made with polyvinyl chloride and the like. The mattress includes a wooden frame assembled with a toxin-free, breathable material attached thereto. A soft, absorbent, cover is positioned over the assembled frame to form the upper surface of the mattress. A liquid-impervious liner is attached to the frame to form the undersurface of the mattress.

Abstract: Process for the tanning of hides and skins, characterized in that hides and skins are treated with tanning agents containing deglycosylated iridoids and/or deglycosylated secoiridoids, excluding tanning agents containing genipin.

Abstract: A washing machine and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. If two washing tubs simultaneously perform the dehydration, unbalanced positions of the first and second washing tubs are checked. The method controls dehydration rotation speed or dehydration rotation direction of each washing tub to adjust a difference in unbalanced position angle between two washing tubs, thereby reducing vibration. If dehydration is performed in one washing tub, the method prevents the other washing tub performing no dehydration process from entering the dehydration process.

Abstract: Textiles are simultaneously cleaned and conditioned in aqueous laundry cleaning using detergent surfactant and non-ionic fatty amino-amide/ester fabric conditioner. The conditioner particularly includes compound(s) of the formulae (IIa), to (IId), (III), (IV) and/or (V): Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—O2C—R1 and Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—NHCO—R1. Formula (IIc) or formula (IId). R1, R2 and n are defined with R1 and/or R2 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula [R4—(CH2)p]3—N. R4 is HO—, or R8CO2—; R6 is hydrocarbyl (including fatty hydrocarbyl); and p is 2 to 6; formula R7—N—[(AO)m—R8]2. R7, R8, AO and m are defined with R7 and/or R8 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula (R1—CONH)q—R10. R1 as in formulae (Ia) or (Ib), R10 is polyalkyleneimine after removal of q primary amino groups; and q is at least 1, desirably at least 2.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.

Abstract: A washing machine which prevents wash water in a plurality of tubs from being simultaneously drained, and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine includes a plurality of tubs, a plurality of drain devices to discharge wash water in the plurality of tubs to the outside, and a control device connected to the plurality of tubs to selectively drain the wash water in the plurality of tubs.