Abstract: A body armor accessory adds protection to unguarded areas of conventional body armor. The removable accessory comprises an axillary panel having a coverage area and is made of material that impedes the penetration of a foreign object. The accessory can be worn on either the left or right side of the wearer. The coverage area to the deltoid and flank areas of the wearer provided by the axillary panel is greater than that provided by the vest without the panel. A deltoid panel provides added protection to the deltoid area of the wearer.

Abstract: A ballistic vest having a ballistic panel including a plurality of layers of ballistic material, wherein a portion of the layers of ballistic material include a series of folded pleats arranged at selected angles and intervals along the layer and sewn along their length.

Abstract: The invention entitled Knee Pocket System is a pocket design that includes; a pocket made of durable material, stitches, a locking device and a uniquely fitted comfort pad. The said invention is attached to a garment, a garment consisting of two pant legs of equal length surpassing the knees and reaching the ankles in most cases; in this case a pant garment. Identical shaped pocket designs are stitched to the exterior knee area of each pant leg. A locking device opens and closes the top edge of the pocket design allowing a uniquely fitted comfort pad to be implanted or removed at will. The said invention provides comfort and protection for the knees while walking in the park, while playing in the playground or while kneeling part time or full time at work.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a full body covering that comprises a top upper body garment and an extendable and retractable bottom portion. It supplies several unique components which offer distinct benefits to a person wearing it. One component is the complete full backing, so that similar to a pullover sweater or sweatshirt, the garment can provide complete upper body warmth and stay intact while attached to a person. A second component is the expandable bottom portion which extends over the front of a person's legs and is capable of wrapping around the person's legs. A third component is the integrated foot pockets within the bottom portion. In one embodiment, a pair of booties may also be attached to a pair of leggings found in the bottom portion of the garment. A fourth component is the fastening system which allows for the bottom portion to be rolled or folded up into the top portion and securely held in place, preferably at the waist level or around the abdomen.

Abstract: A coverall is convenient for a worker to act, and can be easily distinguished at night, with a convenience for a worker in doing a job. The coverall includes an upper clothes part, waist part and lower clothes part. The coverall has a shape wrapping an upper body of worker, and the upper and lower clothes parts are united through the waist part. The upper clothes part includes a wear fastener part, front-face protective cover, back fold part formed folded on the right and left both sides of the back surface, and a luminous band. The waist part has a waist band with elasticity. The lower clothes part is coupled to the upper clothes part in a united type with the waist part, and includes a lower clothes opening part openable along a hip part of worker on a rear face, a dual pocket, and a luminous band. The lower clothes opening part is formed in a “?” or “?” shape.

Abstract: Baby clothing (2) comprising a thermochromic material which changes colour if a baby wearing the clothing get too hot and which thereby provides a visual indication that the baby is too hot, and the baby clothing (2) being such that the thermochromic material extends all over the baby clothing (2), and the baby clothing (2) fits at least over the baby's body, arms and legs so that illnesses causing localised heating on the baby's body, arms and legs are able to be detected.

Abstract: Surgical garments and methods are disclosed for maintaining a sterile field between a garment wearer seated on a surgical chair and a patient positioned between the wearer's legs.

Abstract: A cut away vest consists of a front vest piece having two shoulder sections and two waist sections, and a rear vest piece having two shoulder sections and two waist sections. The front piece is connected to the rear piece by four buckle assemblies. Each buckle assembly has a male portion and a female portion, with the male portions being attached to the shoulder and waist sections of the front vest piece, and the female portions being attached to the shoulder and waist sections of the rear vest piece, so that the front vest piece is connected to the rear vest piece by inserting each of the male portions into a corresponding female portion. Each male buckle portion is connected to a cable. The other end of each cable is connected to a single handle on the front vest piece. Pulling the handle causes the male portions to release from the female portions and the front vest section to separate from the rear vest section.

Abstract: A lighted apparel article is provided. It includes at least one lamp coupled to a power source. The power source includes a device operable to convert incident light into electrical energy that is coupled to an energy storage device that is rechargeable to store electrical energy for later use to power the lamp. A controller is coupled to the energy storage device and the lamp and is operable to selectively control the transmission of electrical energy from the storage device to the lamp.

Abstract: The invention provides a generally X-shaped utility garment comprising two main straps that form an ‘X-shape’ on a wearer's back and a cross-strap above the X shape to stabilize the garment on the wearer's body. The garment, referred to herein as a strapvest, provides a plurality of pockets and/or receptacles for carrying items the wearer needs to access easily. Its receptacles can be detachable, and a user can select which receptacles to have on the strapvest according to the wearer's immediate needs. It can be adjustable in size to fit a wide range of wearers, and can be adapted to carry many different types of items that are needed for work or recreation, by a combination of built-in pockets and other built-in carriers and optional modular receptacles that can be detachably mounted on the straps of the strapvest.

Abstract: A hospital gown having front and rear openings for convenient access while providing sufficient coverage of the patient's body is provided. In one embodiment, the hospital gown comprises a first segment and a second segment. When one segment is put on a patient by inserting one arm through an arm hole and the other segment is put on in the same manner but on the opposite side of the body, the front and back portions of the segments overlap at the front and back. The segments may be releasably connected to one another by fasteners located on the first and second segments at the front and back overlapping portions. The first segment then wraps around the patient's body and over a part of the second segment, and the front and back portions of the first segment are releasably connected at or near the side of the patient's body.

Abstract: The present invention is a moldable collar stay for a shirt collar which traverses the periphery of the shirt collar with each end of said moldable stay being inserted into the prefabricated collar stay pockets of the shirt. The moldable collar stay may be either hidden permanently within the shirt fabric, or rest removably underneath the periphery of the shirt collar. The moldable stay body includes two end points which are identically formed and connected by a moldable material concomitant with the periphery of the shirt collar. Each tapered end point comfortably inserts into the prefabricated collar stay pockets. The shirt wearer may then adjust the moldable stay across the periphery of the collar to the desired collar position. The present invention also includes a shirt construction with an integrated moldable collar stay.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible gaming glove. The glove includes both fixed and removable parts. More specifically, the glove includes fix portions for covering the wrist, dorsal side of the hand, and upper portion of the palm. The glove also includes removable portions for covering the finger tips and palm. Thus, the glove can be configured to optimize tactile feel, grip and moisture absorption.

Abstract: A marking method for use with a glove and an image is disclosed. The glove is of the type having a wrist flap closure. The marking method comprises the steps of: providing said image on a surface of an image carrier defined by a pliable sheet material, the surface having a predefined size and shape; and stitching the image-carrier on the wrist flap closure of said glove. Gloves produced by the method, and business methods employing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a wearable hat to which is attached a video display 14. A central processing unit 16 within the device controls the images which are visible on display 14. The user may select digital representations of images, drawings, motion pictures or text and place these digital representations into digital data storage media accessible to central processing unit 16. The user may select the order and duration of the images to be shown on display 14, and the image display sequence is executed by 16 during the operation of the invention. Electrical energy is supplied by electrical power source 18. While the device is in operation, the user may wear this device on top of their scalp in a manner customary for the wearing of hats.

Abstract: There is provided headgear having a variety of components. In one form, the headgear includes a camera mounted to a brim thereof. Camera accessories that can be mounted to the headgear can include a switch, a control panel, a view finder, one or more lights. In another form, the headgear includes a heat sink mounted to the brim to dissipate heat generated by powered components of the headgear, such as the camera, a circuit board, one or more lights, or the like. In yet another form, the headgear includes a rotary switch for energizing the one or more lights and/or operating the camera.

Abstract: A duty gear support trousers having a waist portion with a plurality of ergonomically shaped pads positioned within a hem around an interior surface of the waist portion and a plurality of vertically opening loops spaced around an exterior surface for removable placement of duty gear belt keepers. A duty gear belt having a plurality of accessories is positioned through the keepers so that the load of the duty gear accessories is spread over a wide area of the wearers waist.

Abstract: Trousers with a fly closure have the base of the fly closure adapted to be at the perineal region of a wearer. The trousers are provided with a holding means held in place by attachment means on the waistband of the trousers, on either side of the central fly closure, whereby the holding means holds the trousers in place on said wearers waist when the central fly closure is fully open, and whereby flaps defined by the edges of the fly, the waistband and the axes between the base of the fly and the attachment means can each be folded outwards from said wearer about their axis to provide access to said wearer's genital region when the central fly closure is fully open.

Abstract: A compact protective hood comprising a pre-molded, substantially non-elastic crown having at least one preformed fold line whereby the package size of the hood is reduced by folding the hood along the at least one preformed fold line

Abstract: Swimming or diving goggles includes a lens unit and a frame mechanism coupled to the lens unit. The lens unit includes two viewing sections each having a front face that is a portion of a peripheral face extending between an apex and a bottom face of a cone. The apex is below the bottom face of the cone. A vertical axis passes through a center of the bottom face of the cone. A spacing from a top edge of each viewing section to the vertical axis in a thickness direction is smaller than a spacing from a bottom edge of the viewing section to the vertical axis in the thickness direction A normal plane perpendicular to each viewing section is at an acute angle with the vertical axis. Each viewing section is a curved face in a circumferential direction about the vertical axis. The swimming or diving goggles is ergonomic and more water-tight.

Abstract: Provided are laminates containing in order: a fabric layer with an oil and water repellant coating, a continuous chitosan film, a continuous water vapor permeable polyurethane layer, and a fabric layer. The laminates, which have improved function in high moisture environments, can be used to make a variety of finished articles that can be used to provide protection from hazardous chemical and biological agents.

Abstract: The product was designed just like a standard toilet-seat with only one difference it glows in the dark. It is manufactured out of glow in the dark material. An additive is required to be compounded with the material to achieve this aspect of the design. The toilet/scat will not require any batteries or electricity. The glows in the dark properties are charged by the sunlight referred to as phosphorescence. The molded in place plastic hinges eliminate screws and other hardware to hold the seat together. The ergonomic concave seat design provides comfort while sitting. The material used for this product will be Polypropylene FDA approved is known for its toughness. The glow additive comes in granule form and is added to a plastic ram material by weight % and is blended and mixed. This material is completely FDA approved and compatible with Polyolefin plastics that include PP.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover includes a pair of symmetrical pads. When the pads are placed on a toilet seat, anti-slip portions provided at one side of each of the pads contact the toilet seat and firmly position the pads on the toilet seat so as to reliably prevent direct contact between human skin and the toilet seat. Thus, the toilet seat cover is reliable for sanitary use of public toilets.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a rotational movement of an opening and closing unit by using a counter electromotive force of a motor includes: a motor driving unit that drives an electric damper by driving a motor to operate the opening and closing unit; a position detecting unit that detects the position of the opening and closing unit operated by the motor driving unit; a power intercepting unit that receives a signal of detecting the position of the opening and closing unit from the position detecting unit, and cuts off power if it determines that the opening and closing unit is at a pre-set position based on the received position detect signal; and a counter electromotive force generating unit that generates a counter electromotive force of the motor when the power intercepting unit cuts off power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drainage connector which can realize a flushing toilet of excellent usability. The drainage connector (10) establishes communication between a drain outlet (6B) of a toilet drainage path (L) leading to the downstream side of a toilet bowl (2) formed in a toilet body (1) and a connecting port (31) of a drain conduit (30) led into the room to be equipped with the toilet body (1). The drainage connector (10) is equipped with a casing (11) having a flow inlet (12) connected to the drain outlet (6B) and a flow outlet (18) connected to the connecting port (31), and an internal piping (20) arranged in the casing (11). The internal piping (20) is constituted of an upstream piping (22) having an upstream opening (21) communicating with the flow inlet (12), for forming a downward flow path, and a downstream piping (23) connected to the upstream piping (22) and having a downstream opening (24) opened into the casing (11), for forming an upward flow path.

Abstract: An improved plunger comprises a generally V-shaped handle attached to a top distal end of a shaft. The handle comprises two mirrored arms that face inwards from a base so that neither of them nor the shaft shares a vertical or a horizontal plane. The handle is removably detachable from the plunger so that it can be washed, disinfected, and sanitized. At least one extension shaft portion extends a height of the shaft when it is not collapsed into and housed in the hollow shaft.

Abstract: A flush toilet is configured to permit user control of a flush cycle time and corresponding water usage. The toilet includes a bowl and a tank in fluid communication with the bowl. A flush handle assembly may be carried by the tank and may have a flush handle and a lever arm coupled thereto. In addition, there may be a flapper valve in the tank, and a rigid, adjustable-length, flapper control rod coupled between the lever arm and the flapper valve. Operation of the flush handle in a first direction may open the flapper valve, and operation of the flush handle in a second direction may close the flapper valve. This permits user control of the flush cycle time and corresponding water usage.

Abstract: A canister flush valve includes a float, an overflow tube and a plurality of adjustment baffles, wherein the hollow cylindrical float is provided with a bottom wall, a plurality of water inlets are defined in the bottom wall, and a top end of the water inlet assumes a tapered form. Moreover, the overflow tube is clamped to the float, a ring plate radially extends from the overflow tube close to the bottom wall, and the overflow tube is provided with a positioning portion. The positioning portion enables the adjustment baffles to be selectively fastened and disposed thereto, thereby enabling changing the distance between the water inlet to the lowest adjustment baffle to vary the flow quantity of flush water flowing into the canister flush valve from the water inlets, and further changing the speed the float sinks in the flush water as well as the speed a valve port closes.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are described utilizing irrigation drippers (30) for minimizing water from being wasted in toilets. One of several embodiments (FIG. 1) is shown with a toilet tank (70) and an irrigation dripper (30) bisecting a toilet bowl fill tube (20). Contemplating a pressure-compensating dripper (30) provides a sufficiently accurate and engineered means for controlling and metering water economically. Dripper flow-rates are selected to deliver relatively consistent amounts of water under varying pressure conditions, in order to sufficiently minimize: the over-filling of water into the toilet bowl (80), the water being wasted into the sewer (90), and the wasting of consumer dollars.

Abstract: One of several embodiments (FIG. 1) is shown consisting of a scale apparatus, such as a height gauge (80), utilized together with toilet manufacturer's and engineering data, which is based on toilet design and product specifications, test results and the like, so to create water conservation opportunities. Reference data is constructed to assist the consumer in properly setting up the tank water level (70) in toilets, commodes, water closets and other such devices, by way of utilizing instructions and a height gauge (80) or the like. The embodiment sufficiently prevents the over-filling of water within the toilet tank (50), prevents the subsequent wasting of excess water into the sewer, and promotes saving on the cost of water due to the lack of water height setup awareness in toilets.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are described and shown (FIG. 1) utilizing several positions within the toilet fill valve (10) and the water supply conduit (180) for minimizing water from being wasted in toilets. Several embodiments (FIG. 1-4) are shown consisting of flow restrictors being tube restrictors (100a-d), base insert restrictors (130a-f) and connector restrictors (150a-b) that sufficiently slow the refilling of water within the toilet tank (70), thereby allowing the flapper valve (60) to close sooner rather than later. This action reduces the amount of water from being discharged into the sewer due to both the early and excessively fast refilling of water, and the unneeded water turbulence created by the toilet fill valve (10), thereby promoting water conservation and cost savings for the consumer.

Abstract: A toilet bowl protector for protecting a finish of a toilet bowl, the toilet bowl including a bowl portion and a siphon tube disposed at a bottom of the bowl portion, the toilet bowl protector comprising a bowl shaped portion and an extension portion extending from the bowl shaped portion.

Abstract: An automatic retractable and advanceable hot tub cover system comprising: a rear cross member, with a first end and a second end; a first boot assembly, in rotatable and slidable communication with the first end of the rear cross member; a second boot assembly, in rotatable and slidable communication with the second end of the rear cross member; a first rear main lift arm fixedly attached to near the first end of the rear cross member, the first rear main lift arm having a first angled end; a second rear main lift arm fixedly attached to near the second end of the rear cross member, the second rear main lift arm having a second angled end; a shackle connector with a first shackle connector end, and a second shackle connector end, the first shackle connector end rotatably attached to the first angled end; a front cover lift arm, with a front cover lift arm angled end, the front cover lift arm angled end rotatably attached to the first shackle connector end; a front cover actuator, with a front cover actuator r

Abstract: A stretcher is provided as an accessory to a bed to facilitate a supine-to-prone or prone-to-supine transfer of a patient from the bed to the stretcher or vice-versa. The stretcher comprises a base frame, anchor means for clamping or otherwise securing the stretcher to a position adjacent the bed, and a patient support litter. The stretcher also includes a mechanical, non-bladder-based lift mechanism operable to preferentially raise either a left longitudinal side, or a right longitudinal side, but not both, of the patient support litter, in order to tilt the patient support litter toward the patient support surface of the adjacent bed. The stretcher is also collapsible for easy storage.

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive, compactly portable, readily recognized sheet is easily located securely to ground at a sandy beach or a lawn to provide one or more users a comfortable defined resting surface. The sheet is anchored to ground with a plurality of anchors that resist inadvertent lifting even by strong wind gusts, but the anchors remain with the sheet until the user chooses to separate them, e.g., to wash the sheet.

Abstract: A vehicle for use in hospitals, and the like, giving better mobility, steering, braking and passenger handling while providing comfort to the passengers from the time they lay down until they are standing on the side through the rotation and tilting ability of the frame.

Abstract: A fitted sheet a portion of which is made from a fabric that feels warmer and a portion of which is made from a fabric that feels cooler so the user would be able to have warmer feet without overheating the rest of their bodies.

Abstract: A medical bed structure includes a bed frame. The bed frame is provided with a plurality of spray nozzles on its edge. The bottom of the bed frame is formed with a discharge hole and a cleaning set on the discharge hole. The spray nozzles are capable of spraying water for cleaning. The discharge hole is adapted to discharge feces. The cleaning set is adapted to clean the anus of the patient after having a bowel movement. The present invention provides a patient who lies in bed for a long period of time to take a bath and to clean the feces automatically.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nursing bed (1) comprising a base (2) supported on the ground and a sleeping surface (3) supported by said base (2) and comprising a back rest (4), a seat part (5) and a leg rest (6), said nursing bed being characterized in that it comprises means for clearance with a lateral movement of translation (20), used to enable the leg rest (6) to move laterally in relation to the seat part (5), or vice versa, the seat part (5) in relation to the leg rest (6), according to a movement of translation oriented in a direction which is essentially transversal to the sleeping surface (3), in such a way as to clear the front access to said seat part (5), and seat regulating means (21) for varying the seat of the seat part (5) and/or the leg rest (6) in relation to the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable head support apparatus includes an adjustable head support member including one or more inflatable members; and an encasement layer configured to encase the one or more inflatable members. The adjustable head support apparatus further includes a measurement unit configured to provide measurements relating to a pressure of the one or more inflatable members; an analysis unit configured to determine goal characteristics of the adjustable head support member for a person using the measurements relating to the pressure of the one or more inflatable members; and a control unit configured to control adjustments to pressure of the one or more inflatable members using the determined goal characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a non-aqueous liquid fabric treatment composition wherein the process comprises a) provision of a pre-mix comprising cationic cellulosic polymer, water and optional solvent; b) admixture of the pre-mix with at least one anionic surfactant; and, c) subsequent addition of non-ionic surfactant, wherein the steps a) to c) are performed sequentially. The invention further relates to a process to produce a unit dose fabric treatment product, a product produced according to said process, the use of said product as a fabric softener, and a method of fabric treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dyeing composition for the oxidative dyeing of human keratin fibres, at a pH less than 8, comprising one or more oxidative dye precursors, one or more fatty alcohols and fatty esters as well as one or more cationic surfactants, the weight ratio of fatty alcohol(s) to fatty acid ester(s) being greater than 2 and less than 10. It also relates to a ready-to-use composition obtained by extemporaneous mixing with an oxidizing composition prior to using the aforementioned dyeing composition. It also relates to a method of colouring keratin fibres in which the ready-to-use composition is applied on said fibres. According to another variant of the method of colouring, the aforementioned dyeing composition and the oxidizing composition are applied successively and without intermediate rinsing. The invention also relates to a device with several compartments that are suitable for its application.

Abstract: New, effective and non-toxic compounded henna based hair dyes that are non-toxic, natural and hypoallergenic that provide an alternative to conventional hair color. The products are made using 100% Green Chemistry and do not utilize encapsulation.

Abstract: Devices for cleaning vessels, especially swimming pools, are discussed. The devices may include repositionable in-line valves, with the valves typically moving laterally (from side to side) and changing the initial direction of the main fluid-flow path through the valves and corresponding cleaner bodies. Asymmetric feet may be utilized as part of the devices, whose bottom bearing surfaces may include elongated strips of material placed parallel to the normally-forward direction of travel of the devices. Discs of non-uniform flexibility also may be employed, and blocking tabs or gripping material may be used to inhibit undesired backward movement of a cleaner when its operation commences.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a robot cleaner having an improved travel pattern and a control method thereof. The robot cleaner performs cleaning using zigzag travel as a basic cleaning traveling manner, and then performs cleaning using random travel as a finishing cleaning traveling manner so as to clean areas skipped during the zigzag travel. The robot cleaner performs the zigzag travel while maintaining a designated interval with a travel route proceeding to a wall regardless of a direction proceeding to the wall, and employs an improved zigzag travel method to maintain a zigzag travel pattern, if the robot cleaner senses an obstacle during the zigzag travel.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a medical implement is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cap having an opening to an inner cavity, the opening being adapted to receive a site of the medical implement. The cleaning device further includes a compressible cleaning material that contains a cleaning agent prior to receipt of the site of the medical implement, i.e. the cleaning material is pre-loaded with the cleaning agent. The compressible cleaning material is at least partially secured in the inner cavity and adapted to swab and clean the site with the cleaning agent.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises: a main rod, a fastening device, a cleaning head and a wringing device. Two holding plates are mounted on the fastening device via two movable connecting pieces. The cleaning head has two hold plates and a sweeping element, attached to lower sides of the held plates. The held plates carry L-shaped fastening devices which respectively engage with openings in the holding plates and point outward, thereby being stably held in place due to elasticity of the sweeping element. Mounting and removing of the cleaning head is performed in a single step by longitudinal compressing of the sweeping element and allowing the fastening elements to engage with and disengage from the openings.

Abstract: A cleaning head with fixing device is used in conjunction with a cleaning apparatus and mounted at a lower side thereof, comprising a cleaning element and first and second adhesive plates, which are attached to a top side of the cleaning element and a lower side of the cleaning apparatus; The first and second adhesive plates have a plurality of hooks and a fiber surface, which engage with each other for mounting the cleaning element on the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus has two cleaning heads which are alternatively used for different cleaning, applications; in particular, a first cleaning head with a comparatively large surface for cleaning large areas and a second cleaning head with a sponge; The first and second cleaning heads are mounted on lower sides of two holding plates and easily replaced.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus with tiltable cleaning head comprises a main rod, two wringing plates, a cleaning element with a bottom surface, a fastening device, a wringing device, and two connecting assemblies, Each of the two connecting assemblies has a first connecting piece, which is hingedly connected with the fastening device, and a second connecting piece, which is hingedly connected with one of the two wringing plates, The first and second connecting pieces are connected at a variable angle, allowing to incline the main rod, while the bottom surface of the cleaning element rests entirely on a floor to be cleaned, so that cleaning is made with better effect and less effort.