Abstract: An article of headgear that has a head-covering article, a lens moveably attached to the head-covering article, and a seal attached to the lens, the seal comprising a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material, the first polymeric material having a greater tensile modulus than the second material. In an exemplary embodiment, the lens is moveable from a first, lowered position to a second, raised position, and when in the first, lowered position, the seal sealingly engages the head-covering article. In some embodiments, the tensile modulus of the first polymeric material is at least about 5× greater or even about 10× greater than the tensile modulus of the second material.

Abstract: A ball glove having a palmar panel, a dorsal panel, and a webbing may have a palmar force attenuation system, a dorsal force attenuation system, or both. The palmar panel and dorsal panel may define a hand cavity having five finger voids. The webbing may be secured to the ball glove and may be positioned between finger voids for the thumb and index fingers. A palmar force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid. A majority of the palmar force attenuation system may be positioned between the front surface of the palmar panel and the hand void. The palmar force attenuation system may be L-shaped, and it may enclose a foam structure. A dorsal force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid and may be secured to the dorsal panel.

Abstract: A leg guard for a baseball catcher includes asymmetrical knee and shin portions. The knee and shin portions include a rigid plate attached to pad. The knee portion has medial extensions of both the plate and pad to provide additional protection to the medial side of the knee when the catcher is in the crouch position. Similarly, the rigid plate of the shin portion also has a generally rectangular shape, with the medial side longer than the lateral side for additional protection of the medial side of the leg. The knee portion is generally curved. This shape stabilizes and protects the knee in transitioning from the crouch position to the blocking position and from the blocking position back to the crouch position or to an upright throwing stance.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apron or bib, and in particular, to a pocket-forming device that bends to form a pocket in an apron for catching and holding material. The pocket-forming device comprises an elongated base with a plurality of elongated members extending away therefrom. The elongated members have ends connected to the base at different positions along the base's length, and at least one of the elongated members can be configured to be bent to cause the portion of the apron to form a pocket for catching debris.

Abstract: Protective bibs for wearers of different age groups and sets of clothing including such bibs are disclosed. The bibs include fasteners configured for fastening a bib to a diaper/pants-type garment or to a belt/band-type suspender of the garment, or a lace or straps securing a bib to a lower torso of a wearer. Alternatively or additionally, the bibs may be provided with flaps configured for cleaning a face, a torso, or hands of the wearer. A set of clothing includes a diaper/pants-type garment and a protective bib adapted for fastening to the garment.

Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.

Abstract: A customizable costume designed to look like a magazine cover and to be worn by a wearer such that the wearer appears to be a part of the magazine cover. The costume includes a panel having a hole cut therethrough, a plurality of attachment points and at least one channel disposed on at least one edge of the panel, at least one flexible strap passing through the plurality of attachment points configured to affix the costume to the wearer, and an internal frame affixed to the panel in the at least one channel, the frame configured to provide rigid support for the panel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compression garment comprises obtaining a plurality of model measurements at various locations on a model body. Thereafter, a plurality of garment dimensions are calculated for various locations on the garment. Each calculation of a garment dimension is based at least in part on one of the plurality of model measurements and at least in part on a target elongation for the garment. In at least one embodiment, calculations for various garment dimensions are performed by inserting the plurality of model measurements into a pattern equation that includes a model measurement variable and a target elongation variable. After calculating garment dimensions, a plurality of fabric segments are prepared for the garment based on the calculated dimensions. Each of the plurality of fabric sections comprise elastane and are characterized by a modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: Garments are convertible between multiple configurations so as to have an alternate appearance and/or be wearable as a different type of garment. Pants may be alternately configured so as to expose one of at least two possible surface treatments. The pants include a reversing panel having front and rear flaps that can be alternately wrapped around the left or right side. A garment alternately configurable for wear as a skirt or as a pair of short pants includes front and rear conversion tails. The front conversion tail is alternately affixable to the front or to the rear of the garment; the rear conversion tail is alternately affixable to the rear or to the front of the garment. A garment is also alternately configurable for wear in a sleeveless, wraparound manner, or for wear as a sleeved garment.

Abstract: This invention is an underwear that opens and closes at the crotch area or the waist area that allows the crotch to be exposed without lowering of the traditional underwear.

Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, and a stiffener disposed along the top edge.

Abstract: A configurable supportive protection system and methods comprising a sizable support element and a coverage element that provide support and protection to human body parts. Advantageously, the system is quickly and easily configurable to allow body parts having different sizes to be supported. The system is selectively openable to thereby facilitate the maintenance of privacy and modesty of the patient during any activity.

Abstract: An article of clothing, or a part thereof or an accessory therefor, comprises a fabric formed at least partly from fibres having a diameter of up to 1 ?m.

Abstract: A protective hand covering for adhering to the user's hand. Pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the back surface of a sheet of thin flexible film, which is shaped to cover a protected area of the users hand. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides a sufficiently strong bond to prevent the hand covering from being inadvertently dislodged, but a sufficiently weak bond to allow the hand covering to be removed without injuring the user. The film is sufficiently impervious to contaminates to prevent the transfer of contaminates from the substance or object being handled to the user and vice versa.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the invention relates to a hand covering that may be used with an electronic device. In particular, the hand covering includes a conductive portion that enables the wearer of the hand covering to perform various tasks, such as interacting with an electronic device, without removing the hand covering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sweatband comprising a wicking sheath, preferably made of Nylon and Lycra®, having a first end, a second end, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer—as well as an interior absorbent layer comprised in part of bamboo cloth or merino wool maintained within the wicking sheath. Attached to both the first and second end of the wicking sheath is a fastening means, which can be a hook-and-loop fastener. The sweatband may include ornamentation or can maintain a digital music player. The invention is also directed toward a method to prevent accumulation of sweat through placing a first sweatband on the wrist, a second proximate to the elbow and a third on the upper bicep, and securing each sweatband through connecting the male panel to the female panel. The method can include placing finger bands proximate to the knuckles.

Abstract: All weather vent-adjustable hats are disclosed. In accordance with embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter, a vent-adjustable hat can include a hat body configured to be worn over a head and defining at least one opening that extends between an interior of the hat body and an area outside of the hat body. The opening can be of a mesh type material to allow airflow from the interior to exterior of the hat body. The vent-adjustable hat can also include a covering attached to the hat body over the mesh opening and is variably adjustable for covering at least one opening for partially allowing the passage of air through the at least one opening to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion or stroke. Additionally, the adjustable flaps can be rolled down to prevent rain from passing from the exterior to the interior of the hat body.

Abstract: The “NO SWEAT” device is an absorbent device designed for use with a head cover to prevent the flow of perspiration onto the face of the user and primarily intended to keep perspiration out of the eyes of the wearer. It was conceived as a product for people engaged in outdoor activities in hot weather conditions such as sports activities. It may also be useful to people who work under hot lighting conditions or stressful conditions as may be found in hospital operating rooms or by troops operating in high temperature areas when the removal of their helmets may constitute a danger of exposure under fire. The device also provides protection from sweat stains to the head covering. This device contains an absorbent material which can absorb as much as 200 times it's volume and lock it into the surrounding material. We know of no other product currently on the market to do what this device is designed to do.

Abstract: The headband with retractable visor is convertible headwear that can be used as a headband that holds the wearer's hair in place in the absence of sun. When the need arises, the headwear converts into a visor that shields the wearer's eyes and face from the effects of bright sunlight. A push-button mechanism is employed to cause the visor to extend from the headwear or retract therein, as desired. Hinges are provided to permit angular visor adjustment when in the extended position.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a conventionally unavailable novel penis securing method and a penis retainer for implementing this novel penis securing method. [Solution Means] Male undergarment (penis retainer) 50 associated with the present embodiment comprises tubular cloth member 55, which is a retainer main body; front connecting cord 58a, which is a connecting member for installing the retainer main body on a human body, one end of front connecting cord 58a being attached to the lower side of a front open portion of tubular cloth member 55; clip 59a, which is attached to the tip of front connecting cord 58a; back connecting cord 58b, one end of which is attached to the upper side of a back open portion of tubular cloth member 55; and clip 59b, which is attached to the tip of back connecting cord 58b. When securing the penis, the penis is inserted into the interior of tubular cloth member 55.

Abstract: A pocket or pouch that can be securely attached to the inside of an outer garment that will provide physical and RFID security for documents such as passports and credit cards that are increasingly using active RFID, that also will be user friendly and comfortable for the person using the pouch and will allow quick and easy access to the items when needed. A subset of this pouch or pocket will provide RFID security for the increasingly use of active RFID badges for identification and access to secure areas and facilities. This subset will allow for quick and easy movement of the badge out of the pouch for scanning and quick and easy return to the secure position.

Abstract: A decorative strap cover that is fastened to a strap on an article of clothing that may cover a portion of a bra, a dress, lingerie, shirt, tank top, halter top, pants, belt loops or belt and may provide a decorative compartment. The decorative strap cover may be worn as a single component or combined with others as desired.

Abstract: An energy absorbing apparatus adds support on sporting equipment, such as hockey skates, to protect the user from injury. The energy absorbing apparatus for hockey skates may protect the user's foot and ankle from injury. The energy absorbing apparatus may include a shock absorbing urethane foam member that may be formed integrally in a hockey skate. In an alternate embodiment, the energy absorbing material may be disposed in an adjunct adapted to be attached to a conventional hockey skate. The energy absorbing apparatus and the alternate embodiment are both light weight and flexible. The energy absorbing material may be used in helmets, baseball jerseys and other items where absorbing energy from external forces may protect the wearer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective garment system having two primary components. The first component, which serves as the outer layer of the garment, comprises a textile substrate that has been treated on one side with a hydrophobic composition and has been treated on the opposite side with an oleophobic composition. This combination is well-suited for protection against a variety of organic, oily type liquids (such as chemical warfare agents). The second component, which is a composite structure that serves as the inner layer of the garment, contains a core of activated carbon positioned between layers of adhesive and textile substrate.

Abstract: A method for determining the point in time for the replacement of one or more of wearing parts, blocking fluids and fragrance and cleaning substances, dependent on the use of a sanitary apparatus, includes the step of placing an indicator element in the run-out region of the sanitary apparatus, which indicator element has an optically recognizable chemical or physical conversion indicator that provides an observable conversion after a predetermined, or pre-set, number of uses, or wettings, of the sanitary apparatus for altering maintenance personnel that maintenance of the sanitary apparatus is required. An apparatus for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A toilet seat includes a seat and a device for applying and transporting a tube-like protective covering for the seat, which is unwound from a delivery spool and wound onto a delivery takeup roll contained in a housing of the device. The seat on an end facing the takeup roll is mounted to pivot and fastened via a high-like connection to at least one wall at least partially separating the housing interior or to a fastening element. Simple and reliable cleaning of the device is made possible by free access to areas and by tilting the toilet seat up.

Abstract: An improved toilet plunger includes a plunger assembly having an elongated plunger stem having an upper end and an opposite lower end with the lower end having a flared portion and a threaded stub extending therefrom for securement to the plunger socket of a standard plunger head and the toilet plunger also including a horizontally extending handle integrally formed to the upper end of the plunger stem with the handle further defining left and right hand portions and the underside of the handle having continuous undulated handle grips for ease of gripping by the fingers of the user and the horizontally extending handle reducing muscle strain by changing the way the handle is gripped thereby making plunging easier, more efficient, and less irksome.

Abstract: A floor drain has at least a drain channel, a cover, and a fixing device for the releasable connection of the cover and the drain channel. The fixing device includes a latch connected with the cover and moveable with respect to the cover, and an element connected with the drain channel. The latch is adapted to come into releasable connection with the element connected with the drain channel. There is also described a method for installing and a method for de-installing such a floor drain.

Abstract: The flushing arrangement has a toilet bowl (2) which has an inlet (3) and an outlet (21) and, between these, means (8, 20) for generating a pulse. By means of the pulse, water (13) which is present in a U-bend (4) and forms a stench trap can be accelerated, for a flushing operation, in the direction of the outlet (21). Said means (8, 20) are arranged in the descending region of the toilet bowl (2) and, during flushing, generate a downwardly directed flow cone (14, 14?). The flow narrows downwardly and at a saddle point (26) forms a wall jet (28) which cleans the U-bend (4) particularly thoroughly.

Abstract: The Toilet Warm Water and Air Ejection Device is a sanitary device for the flush toilets. People can use this device to wash and then dry up their anus area using warm water jet and warm air jet after they used the toilet. The concept of this device can be used for new toilet designs. The device is simple and can also be used as an added on system to install onto existing toilets. A close up PTC water heater is integrated into the device to produce fast available warm water. An electric air heater (hair dryer for example) is used to provide warm air. Two moveable nozzles (tied-together) are used for ejecting warm water and air. During washing process, one nozzle ejects warm water. During drying up process, both nozzles eject warm air. The moveable nozzles can be rotated out of the toilet after they are used.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device including a valve body fluidly coupled to an electrically insulating waterway assembly. The waterway assembly may include a molded base.

Abstract: A sofa bed with the functionality of having its arm rests and back rest being placed in multiple positions. The sofa bed includes two sections of the back rest that may be in one of three positions, such as being in the upright, partially laid down or laid down position. Further, the sofa bed includes arm rests that may be positioned in one of three positions, such as being in the resting position, about 20 degrees or about 45 degrees above the level of the seat deck. In this manner, the sofa bed has the functionality of having different positions used for various activities, such as sitting, sleeping or resting, to add to the user's comfort and enjoyment of the sofa bed.

Abstract: A cantilevered mobile bed/chair apparatus for safely transporting a patient is described. The mobile bed/chair apparatus includes means for reclining the patient while lifting the patient's legs to allow access to a bedpan or to facilitate an change in clothing. Also described is means for mounting the bed/chair to a patient mobility device.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for moving subjects is claimed in which a base structure has one or more rolling devices attached to facilitate moving of the apparatus. A stem structure rising from the base structure in turn supports a moveable support arm having a having pulley affixed to a distal end. A moveable lifting line capable of supporting a lifted subject ends in a fitting. A pulling mechanism is attached to the apparatus and operably coupled to the lifting line, whereby a subject secured to the fitting can be lifted and moved. In disclosed preferred embodiments, the portable apparatus for moving subjects is configured for lifting a subject without lifting movement of the support arm.

Abstract: A collapsible suspension bed comprising a bed bottom, a bed wall including at least one end wall and at least two side walls, at least one support structure for the bed, and at least one suspension means connected to the support structure for suspension of the bed. The distinctive characteristic of the bed is that the volume of the bed is adjustable for volume-adjustment of the bed.

Abstract: A bed sheet clamp includes a first clamp plate and a second clamp plate. The first clamp plate and second clamp plate are hinged or joined at 90 degrees in a fixed manner. The bed sheet clamp features a simple structure. It is necessary to put the edge of a bed sheet into the head of a bed or near the wall, just insert the edge of the bed sheet into the two hinged clamp plates, coil it, and insert both the bed sheet clamp and the bed sheet into the gap near the head of the bed or the wall. For any part of the bed sheet protruding out of the mattress, use the bed sheet clamp joined at 90 degrees. The use of the bed sheet clamp not only facilitates making the bed, but also increases the force retaining the edge of the bed sheet, so that the bed sheet is tightened and the properly arranged bed sheet will not get loose easily. In this way, one can make the bed clean and tidy.

Abstract: A bedding top cover that defines a woven fabric that is ordinarily white or substantially white in color and has an alternate colored, textured, and/or patterned area or band purposefully located near the foot end of the bedding top cover and which is woven, via colored, textured, and/or patterned yarns, integrally with the top cover fabric. This simulated alternate colored, textured, and/or patterned area appears in many respects to be a bed scarf and serves the same aesthetic and protective functions of a separate piece of fabric. In one example, the simulated bed scarf is multicolored and the remainder of the bedding top cover is white.

Abstract: An adjustable storage system may include a storage tray with a support surface and a clamp mount including a clamp axis. The clamp mount may be coupled to the storage tray with the clamp axis positioned substantially parallel to the support surface. The storage system may also include a clamp, rotatably coupled to the clamp mount about the clamp axis, whereby the tray may be adjustably positioned relative to the clamp about the clamp axis. When the storage system is secured to a frame, such as a bed rail, by use of the clamp, the support surface of the tray may be positioned substantially parallel to a reference plane, such as the floor, regardless of the angle of inclination of a frame relative to the reference plane. This enables stable support of objects supported by the tray when the bed is inclined or flat.

Abstract: A support pillow is formed of two pillows connected by a concave-shaped pillow case. The support pillow may be used by persons lying on their stomach. The two-pillow configuration has a space therebetween to allow a person's breasts to fall into, thereby preventing them from being crushed by the user's own body weight. Pain and discomfort caused by crushing one's breasts can be alleviated by the support pillow.

Abstract: A support surface includes a plurality of air cylinders disposed crosswise and aligned to define the support surface. The air cylinders include a first foam therein. Adjacent cylinders are provided with varying support characteristics to define multiple support zones along a length of the support surface. At least some of the plurality of air cylinders additionally include an integrated bolster at ends thereof that is formed of a second foam, firmer than the first foam.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems related to sleeping, playing and provision of non-toxic environments, components related to those systems, and methods involving the systems or components. It is more particularly directed to systems, components and methods that aid early infant cognitive development, improve ventilation inside a crib, promote fresh and/or odor free air, promote thermoregulation and homeostasis, protect the person using the systems, components and methods from biological toxins, and create healthy sleeping environments for infants, toddlers, children and adults. One sleep system according to the present invention includes a cover, a core, and a bottom. The cover includes at least two raised areas. The raised areas have one or more heights ranging from 0.125 inch to 5.0 inches and diameters ranging of 0.25 to 10.0 inches.

Abstract: The present invention provides the textile treatment composition containing (a) the compound represented by the formula (1) and (b1) the fragrance having a logPow value not less than 3.0 and not more than 5.0 at a mass ratio of (a)/(b1)=98/2 to 20/80, and the method for facilitating adsorption of the component (b1) on a textile product by contacting the textile treatment composition with the textile product in water as a medium: (wherein, X represents —OH, —R1 (R1 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having total 1 to 22 carbon atoms that may be substituted with a phenyl, hydroxy, or alkoxy group) or —OR2 (R2 represents a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms); Y represents X or —OSi (X) 3; and n is an average number from 0 to 15; a plurality of X and a plurality of Y may be independently same or different, with a proviso that the compound has at least one —OR2 in a molecule.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition comprising a fabric softening compound and from 5 to 50% by weight, preferably 5 to 25% by weight of the composition of a material (HH material) capable of changing its hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties in response to an activation step.

Abstract: In a washing machine according to the present invention, if a washing step is ended, a distribution step that the inner tub containing the washing water is rotated in one direction and fabrics is distributed to a side wall of the inner tub and the washing water is discharged to outside is performed. Because a fabric is evenly distributed in the distribution step, a dehydration step can be performed without carrying out a separate procedure for avoiding unbalance. Therefore, energy such as washing time and power used during the operation of the washing machine and amount of water used can be saved. Also, since a washing machine according to the present invention rotates the inner tub not only during the distribution step but also during the hydration step afterwards, operation of a clutch used to selectively rotate the pulsator and the inner tub at the time of entering to the dehydration step from the distribution step is not required.

Abstract: Control method of a laundry treatment machine according to the present invention comprises a spray rinse step that water is sprayed a little at a time several times, and a spin rinse step that the water is not sprayed and an inner tub is rapidly rotated for water penetration. Thus, by performing the spin rinse step which is not to spray total water at once but to spray a little water at a time and the inner tub is rapidly rotated while the water is sprayed, fabrics can be effectively soaked and the water penetration can be improved, and thus rinsing performances can be improved. Also, a motor is rotated at low speed while water is sprayed, so that it can be prevented that water sprayed spattered. Also, the water spray is temporarily stopped and the inner tub is rotated at high speed during the spin rinse step, and thus an effect of water penetration can be improved by centrifugal force.

Abstract: A laundry treatment machine and a control method thereof are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a reliable method for sensing a laundry amount and a method for controlling a washing machine, in which a method for sensing a laundry amount is performed appropriately according to the laundry amount. According to the method of the present invention, the reliability in the sensed laundry amount is improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the dyeing of keratin materials using two colorless dye precursors, at least one of which contains a disulfide/thiol unit, said precursors reacting together chemically to form the color in situ. The process according to the invention makes it possible in the context of certain variants to solve the problems caused by the color generated during the process, while at the same time not degrading the efficacy of the coloration, and especially of the lightening effect. The colorations obtained are moreover powerful, chromatic, sparingly selective, and fast with respect to external agents such as sunlight, perspiration and especially shampoo.

Abstract: A process is provided for applying a benefit composition to a fabric article during a fabric enhancement operation. The process may comprise the steps of selecting a desired one of two or more levels of a benefit to be provided by the benefit composition to the fabric article, and selecting one dosage amount for the benefit composition based on the selected benefit level.

Abstract: A scour preventive apparatus for a pier foundation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is the scour preventive apparatus for a pier foundation supporting load of the bridge, and may include a cover plate covering the pier foundation and formed of a plurality of holes, a first flow guide plate having a side connected to a surface of the cover plate, disposed apart from the pier foundation by a predetermined distance, and formed of a plurality of first flow holes, a second flow guide plate having a side connected to the surface of the cover plate, disposed apart from the pier foundation by the predetermined distance, and formed of a plurality of second flow holes, and a blocking plate connecting the first flow guide plate with the second flow guide plate and blocking a flow of fluid, wherein the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are symmetrical to each other with respect to the pier foundation.