Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner interchangeably usable as a suction cleaner and as a pressure cleaner. The cleaner is of the type movable along an underwater pool surface to clean debris therefrom, the pool cleaner including a body having a debris inlet and a debris outlet. The body is adapted at the debris outlet for securement of either a water-suction hose connected to a remote suction system or a debris-collection device entrapping debris and passing water therethrough back into the pool. A venturi-line structure is secured with respect to the body. The venturi-line structure includes a venturi-line inlet adapted for connection of a water-flow line fed by a remote pump and a venturi jet located at the debris inlet to cause accelerated flow substantially thereacross and into the body when the cleaner is used as a pressure cleaner. The body includes a debris-inlet adjuster configured to reduce the debris inlet to adapt the cleaner for use as a suction cleaner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pool cleaning an electric pool cleaning vehicle having a drive assembly and including an advanced system for draining water from the vehicle as the vehicle is removed from a pool of water. The vehicle includes a housing defining a body shell and the body shell having an interior cavity and an electrical power cord to supply power to the vehicle having a connection point on the vehicle. A filtering system is located within the body cavity. The vehicle includes a drain door assembly and the drain door assembly has an inlet connected to the filtering system. A handle is located adjacent the electrical cord connection point, sized and shaped to easily lift the vehicle filled with water out of a pool and the drain door assembly being on an opposed portion of the vehicle from the handle.

Abstract: This invention provides a toothbrush comprising: a.) a support member of the handle type; b.) at least one brushing member mounted to rotate on said support member about an axis of rotation (X-X?), and having side surface that extends along the axis of rotation between a proximal end facing towards the support member, and an opposite, distal end, and that is designed to be brought into contact with the teeth for the purpose of cleaning them; and c.) a physiological retractor covering said side surface in part so as to protect the mucous membranes adjacent to the teeth from the mechanical action of the brushing member; Said toothbrush being characterized in that, facing the side surface of the brushing member, the physiological retractor has a retraction portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a gas tube includes an actuator and a plunger head attached to the actuator. The actuator is configured to reciprocate the plunger head along a longitudinal axis of the gas tube between a retracted position and an extended position and to rotate the plunger head from a first angular position to a second angular position. A method of cleaning a gas tube includes positioning a plunger head including a plurality of longitudinally extending tines in the gas tube, rotating the plunger head relative to a longitudinal axis of the gas tube, and scraping deposits from an interior surface of the gas tube using longitudinally extending edges of the tines.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for cleaning a nozzle, which can automatically clean pollutant of the nozzle. The nozzle cleaning apparatus comprises the nozzle in a polluted state, a nozzle cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the nozzle by use of an absorbing member, and an absorbing member cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the absorbing member. With this configuration, the nozzle cleaning apparatus can clean the polluted nozzle by use of the absorbing member and in turn, can clean the polluted absorbing member by use of cleaning liquid, whereby automatic cleaning of the nozzle can be accomplished. Automatic cleaning of the polluted nozzle has the effect of reducing cleaning labor and time, and improving productivity.

Abstract: A multipurpose brush has an ergonomically formed, substantially plate-shaped and elastically deformable brush body with a substantially flat top side and a substantially flat bottom side and curved side edges. Elastic, substantially conical grooming elements are arranged at the bottom side. At the top side of the brush body there are tooth-like combing elements. The grooming elements serve to deeply treat the fur of an animal to be brushed and the combing elements serve to comb out and smooth the fur. Design and arrangement of the grooming and combing elements are chosen such that grooming and combing effects of different strengths result depending on the direction in which the brush is passed over the fur. The brush can also be used as clothes brush or for upholstered furniture or carpets.

Abstract: The SCF in its design and function provides the user with the ability to efficiently achieve an attractive and functional finish when caulking. The SCF's ability to be used to clean, paint trim, and sand add to its value of ownership.

Abstract: A hair brush is disclosed herein that includes a handle, a base and a plurality of bristles, wherein the base and the plurality of bristles are one single continuous component. A method of producing a sanitary hair brush comprises: a) providing at least one curable material, b) injection molding the at least one material into a mold in order to produce a base, a handle, a plurality of bristles or a combination thereof as one single continuous component.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet (1A) of the invention includes: a substrate sheet (2); and at least one long-fiber bundle (3) disposed on at least one side of the substrate sheet (2) and made by aggregating long fibers (31) oriented in substantially one direction. The long-fiber bundle (3) is formed by joining the long fibers (31) together with a fiber-joining section (32) extending linearly in a direction orthogonal to the orientation direction of the long fibers (31). The cleaning sheet (1A) is formed by joining the thus-formed long-fiber bundle (3) to the substrate sheet (2) by at least one sheet-joining section (21). The cleaning sheet (1A) is formed such that the entire fiber-joining section (32) or at least a portion of the fiber-joining section (32) is not joined to the substrate sheet (2) and the sheet-joining section (21) is in perpendicular contact with the fiber-joining section (32).

Abstract: An apparatus for washing the skin of a person, an animal, a pet, a car, and an object includes a wrist-hugging mitt having an opening for insertion of a hand of the person. A pocket is attached internally to a palm side of the mitt. The pocket has an open end to receive a bar of soap therein. The pocket will disperse some of the soap therefrom to wash the skin of the person. Additionally, the mitt can contain a thumb sheath. Optionally, the mitt is replaced with a washcloth.

Abstract: An approximately cylindrical central core for cleaning sponge roller having an axially extending internal hole and multiple small holes realizing communication from the internal hole to the circumferential external surface. The central core for cleaning sponge roller is characterized in that the external surface of the central core is provided in the circumferential direction with multiple axially slender projections and that the projections each has an axial section viewed from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction that is not flat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiping blade (30) for removing water from a surface having one or more vertebrae (32, 34, 36, 38) comprising at least one rail (32, 34) and at least one spring (36, 38), wherein said rail (32, 34) is curved and provides an elastic force quasi perpendicular to the windscreen, and said wire spring (36, 38) is fitted to said rail over its entire length or a part thereof and provides an elastic force in the direction of the length of the vertebra.

Abstract: A non-stepping wringer bucket includes a bucket body, having a top surface substantially in a form of an opening, and a bottom surface having a protruding base; a support shaft, the under part of the support shaft covered and fixed on the protruding base, the upper part of the support shaft protruding from the top of the protruding base, forming a combining-section having a ringed trough; an orientate element made from flexible material, wherein the orientate element in the form of an awl, tapering on the top, and with a mid hole matched up the ringed trough thus the ringed trough sheathed with the orientate element, forming the bottom of the protruding part of the orientate element into a positioned surface; a dewatering basket and a rotating element installed at the bottom of a rotating base, the rotating base sheathed onto the support shaft and installed at the bottom of the dewatering basket.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body and a stand pivotable relative to the main body between a supporting position and a retracted position. A stand retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the stand in the supporting position, and which includes a locking member pivotably moveable about a first axis to release the stand as it is moved from the supporting position to the retracted position, and about a second axis spaced from the first axis to retain the stand as it is returned to the supporting position. At least one biasing member applies a relatively large first force to the locking member which resists movement thereof about the first axis. To facilitate the return of the stand to its supporting position, the biasing member is arranged to apply a relatively small second force to reset the locking member following movement thereof about the second axis.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke and a pair of wheels rotatably connected to the yoke, the yoke being shaped so that a section of the yoke lies between the rims of the wheels. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The main body is pivotably connected to the yoke for movement about a pivot axis passing between the wheels, and so that a part of the main body is located between the rims of the wheels. As the main body is pivoted about said axis from an upright position to a reclined position, the spacing between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body increases, and so a shield is provided for covering the gap so formed between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body to prevent dirt and dust from passing into the support assembly through the gap.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, a surface treating head connected to a yoke moveable relative to the main body, a stand moveable relative to both the main body and the yoke between a supporting position for supporting the main body in an upright position, and a retracted position, and a stand retaining mechanism for releasably retaining the stand in the supporting position and from which the stand is releasable upon application of a force to one of the main body and the stand. The yoke is moveable relative to the main body in response to an impact on the surface treating head to apply said force to the stand. This allows the force of the impact on the surface treating head to be transferred through the stand to the stand retaining mechanism, which, depending on the magnitude of the impact, can release both the stand and the yoke for movement relative to the main body.

Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head, a hose and a main body including a fan unit for generating a flow of fluid and a rotary changeover valve. The changeover valve includes a valve body having a first section for receiving fluid flow from the surface treating head, a second section for receiving fluid flow from the hose, and third section for conveying fluid flow towards the fan unit; and a valve member which is selectively moveable between a first position which connects the second section to the third section, and a second position which connects the first section to the third section. To minimize the number of components of the main body, the valve body forms part of a casing for the fan unit.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body, a surface treating head connected to a yoke, and a stand. To provide a compact appliance the yoke and the stand are pivotable independently relative to the main body about a common pivot axis. This can also enable the yoke and the stand to be rotatably connected to the main body using one or more common connectors or bearings.

Abstract: A steam generator is provided that includes an external case having an opening that allows an internal space to communicate with an external environment. Additionally, the steam generator may be provided with a supplier that supplies water to the internal space, a heater provided to the opening to generate steam, an outlet pipe having a first side that communicates with the external environment to discharge steam, and a steam discharge controller provided to a second side of the outlet pipe to open/close the outlet pipe according to a presence or absence of a discharge of the steam.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a stand moveable relative to the main body between a supporting position for supporting the main body in an upright position, and a retracted position. The stand includes at least one surface-engaging rolling member for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle when, with the stand in its supporting position, the main body is reclined rearwardly from its upright position. The appliance further includes a stand retaining mechanism for releasably retaining the stand in the supporting position and from which the stand is releasable upon application of a force to the main body. The stand retaining mechanism includes a system for increasing the force required to release the stand when the main body is reclined rearwardly from its upright position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a lower housing part, on which wheels are mounted for moving the vacuum cleaner along a floor surface, and which forms a dirt collection container with a suction inlet to which a suction hose is connectable, and an upper housing part which is mountable on the lower housing part and accommodates an electrically drivable suction unit, and an electric supply cable for connecting the suction unit to an electrical voltage source.

Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head, a hose, and a main body including a fan unit for generating a flow of fluid, and a rotary changeover valve including a valve member which is selectively rotatable between a first position allowing fluid flow between the hose and the fan unit, and a second position allowing fluid flow between the surface treating head and the fan unit, the valve member comprising a hub having an internal surface shaped to receive a boss about which the valve member is selectively rotatable. To facilitate the breaking of seals by valve member and other parts of the appliance as the valve member moves away from one of its first and second positions, the external surface of the boss and the internal surface of the hub each has a profile generally in the form of a triangular prism, the profile of the external surface of the boss tapering towards the valve member.

Abstract: An air flow sensing unit, which may sense an amount of air flowing or an pressure for air flown into the cleaning apparatus by a suction motor or an impeller and inform a user of a time for emptying a dirt collecting receptacle of dust or dirt and/or a time for cleaning or replacing a filter with a new one, and a cleaning apparatus having the same are provided. The unit may include an air flow pipe to fluidly communicate an air flow passage of a cleaning apparatus with the outside, and an indicator positioned in the air flow pipe to be lifted based on a change in amount of air flowing or air pressure generated by air movement in the air flow passage and to be lowered due to a weight thereof.

Abstract: A vacuum lint remover for removing lint and dust from clothing and fabric objects, comprises: a housing including a head portion with an inlet opening for taking air there-through, and a handle portion extending laterally from the head portion and configured to be held with a hand; an impeller received in the head portion of the housing to provide an air flow upon rotation; an actuator (e.g.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing air flow and a casing housing a fan unit for drawing the air flow through the separating apparatus. A support assembly is connected to the main body for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a pair of domed-shaped wheels which each have a substantially circular rim. The overall size of the appliance is reduced by locating the casing between the wheels, and providing an air duct which extends between the rims of the wheels to convey the air flow from the separating apparatus to the casing.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body and a cleaner head connected to a yoke. The main body is rotatable relative to the yoke about a first axis for movement between an upright position and a reclined position. A stand is moveable relative to both the main body and the yoke, preferably also about this first axis between a supporting position for supporting the main body in its upright position, and a retracted position. The stand is biased towards its retracted position by a spring. An actuator is rotatable about a second axis spaced from the first axis to move the stand away from its supporting position against the biasing force of the torsion spring. A drive member drives rotation of the actuator about the second axis as the main body is moved from a reclined position to an upright position.

Abstract: Provided is a nozzle for a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle for the vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle body defining an outer appearance thereof, a vibration member disposed in the nozzle body, the vibration member separating foreign substances from a surface to be cleaned, a driving motor providing a driving force to the vibration member, and a power transmission unit configured to convert a rotation movement of the driving motor into a linear movement of the vibration member. The vibration member repeatedly strikes the surface to be cleaned by the driving force of the driving motor. The nozzle for the vacuum is advantageous in that it can easily suck dusts scattered during cleaning.

Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke, and a main body including a casing housing a fan unit for creating a fluid flow through the appliance. The main body is moveable relative to the yoke between an upright position and a reclined position. A retaining mechanism is provided for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position. The retaining mechanism includes a locking member which is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke, and an actuator for urging the locking member towards its deployed position. To provide a compact appliance, the actuator is carried by the casing so as to move therewith and urge the locking member towards its deployed position as the main body is moved to the upright position.

Abstract: There is provided a floor cleaning apparatus assembly comprising a base portion for engaging a floor during cleaning, means for creating suction whereby air is drawn from the surrounding of the base portion through the base portion via an opening provided at a front end of the base portion, a cleaning sheet provided with a first area for collecting finer dirt particles and a second area for collecting larger dirt particles, means for securing the cleaning sheet to the base portion but exposing the first area of the cleaning sheet, and a channel provided within the floor cleaning apparatus through which suctioned air travels, the channel beginning with the opening at the front end of the base portion, followed by passing through the second area of the cleaning sheet whereby larger dirt particles carried in the air are trapped thereat, and ending at an exit.

Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke, and a main body pivotably moveable relative to the yoke about a pivot axis between an upright position and a reclined position. A retaining mechanism is provided for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position. The retaining mechanism includes a locking member which is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke, and an actuator for urging the locking member towards its deployed position. To provide a compact appliance, the actuator moves with the main body about the pivot axis to urge the locking member towards its deployed position as the main body is moved to the upright position.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke pivotably connected to the main body, and a pair of domed-shaped wheels rotatably connected to the yoke. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The yoke is shaped so that a section of the yoke is located between the rims of the wheels. To afford a compact appearance to the appliance, the outer surfaces of the wheels and the section of the yoke together at least partially delimit a substantially spherical volume.

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a pair of dome-shaped wheels rotatably connected to a yoke, and a stand pivotable relative to the main body. The appliance also includes a surface treating head having at least one support member. A stand retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the stand in a supporting position relative to the main body in which the wheels are raised above the surface and the main body is supported by the stand and the support member of the surface treating head. The stand is moveable relative to the main body from the supporting position to a retracted position in which the main body is supported by at least the wheels to allow the appliance to be maneuvered over the surface during treatment thereof.

Abstract: An upright cleaning appliance having a handle for maneuvering the appliance across a floor. The handle is secured on a reclining upright body of the appliance for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the upright body. The handle includes a forward-extending handgrip portion which terminates in an abutment flange for preventing the handgrip portion from slipping out through the bottom of a user's grip.

Abstract: A method of operating a door return device for a vehicle door having a travel path including an easy-reach position and a fully open position. A housing is coupled to one of the door or the door frame and has a chamber containing a working fluid. A link is coupled to the other one of the door or the door frame and is movable into and out of the housing in response to travel of the door. An end-damping piston slides in the chamber and includes a fluid passage between opposite sides. A return spring is disposed between the end-damping piston and one longitudinal end of the chamber. When the return spring is substantially unloaded then the end-damping piston is positioned relative to the one longitudinal end such that the door is away from the fully open position at least as far as the easy-reach position.

Abstract: A clamp that attached to fabrics is provided that includes a tubular member and a locking member. The tubular member has an elongated tubular shape with a lengthwise slot disposed therein between a first end and a second end longitudinally opposite the first end, and a protrusion that extends out of an inner surface of a lengthwise cavity within the tubular member. The protrusion is disposed within the tubular member biased toward one side of the slot to create an asymmetrical cross section in the tubular member. The locking member has thickness smaller than a width in the slot and a width greater than the width in the slot allowing the locking member to be inserted into and out of the slot in a first orientation but not in at least one other orientation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a slide-cover handlebar device whose handlebar body has a slide cover to conceal the button arranged in a recession of the handlebar body, and whose handlebar body also has a torsion spring. The torsion spring has a fixing ring press-fitted with a fixing protrusion of the slide cover. When the slide cover is pulled or pushed, the torsion spring is also driven to move. When the pulling or pushing force has reached a critical point, the torsion spring generates a rotation torsion force to keep on pulling or pushing the slide cover to reveal or conceal a button. The present invention can protect the button from being imprudently pressed. The torsion spring can assist the user in opening or shutting the slide cover.

Abstract: A hinge (5) suitable for a window or door assembly comprising a frame (2) and a sash (3) pivotably arranged with respect to each other, where said frame is of the type comprising four frame members (2a-2d) arranged in a rectangular arrangement and where said sash is of the type comprising four sash members (3a-3d) arranged in a rectangular arrangement, where said hinge comprises a first flange (51) arranged to be fixed to a first frame member (2d) and a second flange (52) arranged to be fixed to a first sash member (3b) and where the two flanges are pivotably connected to each other about a pivot axis which is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of said first frame member and said first sash member, and where said hinge further comprises a third flange (73) which is attached to said first flange and which is arranged essentially perpendicular to the first flange, said third flange being arranged to be fixed to a second frame member (2a), said second frame member being arranged essentially perpendicular

Abstract: A hinge mechanism for a portable device, the hinge mechanism comprising: a base having a planar surface; a sliding plate having a planar surface; a revolving member located adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the base, the revolving member being capable of revolving and projecting from the base; a dampener located in the base for restraining movement of the revolving member to retain the revolving member in its revolved and projected position; a first joint for coupling the revolving member to the sliding plate, and a plurality of guides arranged longitudinally and transversely in the sliding plate, wherein in a first mode of operation, the sliding plate is slidable over the base in the longitudinal or transverse directions of the base while the planar surface of the sliding plate faces the planar surface of the base, the plurality of guides facilitates the sliding plate to slide over the respective longitudinal and transverse directions of the base by guiding the first joint to run along the longitudinal and

Abstract: A hinge assembly has a pintle, a torque assembly and a resistance assembly. The pintle has a head formed on the pintle. The torque assembly is mounted on the pintle at a first side of the head to provide a force to automatically open the cover relative to the body to a first angle. The resistance assembly is mounted on the pintle at a second side of the head to provide a frictional force to hold the cover at a second angle relative to the body when the cover is closed relative to the body. Accordingly, the cover can be pivoted open relative to the body automatically with the torque provided by the torque assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable door stop system. The system includes a hinge pin having an axis about which the hinge leaves rotate, a top end, and an opposed bottom end. In one embodiment, a hinge pin cap has a first portion extending radially from the top end of the hinge pin and a second cylindrical portion extending from the first portion parallel to the access of the hinge pin. A control cap has an opening to receive the hinge pin therethrough, the control cap having a radially extending first portion and a cylindrical second portion substantially parallel to the axis of the hinge pin. A mechanism is provided to prevent movement of the hinge pin cap with respect to the control cap including a plurality of teeth on the control cap second cylindrical portion and a plurality of teeth of the control cap cylindrical portion which mate with each other.

Abstract: An adjustable door stop system. A hinge mounted door has a least one hinge leaf connected to the door, a least one hinge leaf connected to a doorway, and a hinge pin having an axis about which the hinge leaves rotate. A movement control cylinder includes a first finger extending radially and axially, a cylindrical portion substantially parallel to the axis of the hinge pin, and an axial opening. A movement control cap has a second finger extending radially and axially, a cylindrical portion substantially parallel to the axis of the hinge pin, and an axial opening. The cylindrical portion of the movement control cylinder engages the cylindrical portion of the movement control cap to prohibit rotational movement of the door beyond a selected position.

Abstract: A paper clip formed of a single length of wire includes a cross-armed spine that can expand to accommodate increased thicknesses of stacks of loose-leaf paper without loss of gripping strength. A pair of longer arms and a single U-shaped shorter arm are on opposide sides of the stack of paper. The preferred construction uses coated wire.

Abstract: An improved clip formed of a pre-determined length of wire providing reversibility from at least two opposing directions with a plurality of clipping effects, and means for a plurality of substantially different holding power strengths to at least one amount of sheet material, is what the present patent is about (FIG. 5A-FIG. 5C). Although instructing spring loading (FIG. 13A-FIG. 13C), not spring loading an embodiment is also satisfactory. In one embodiment, one spline (24) provides torsion resulting in a strong holding power in one clipping effect (FIG. 5A). In another clipping effect, from an opposite direction (FIG. 5C), one spline (26) provides torsion resulting in another strong holding power similar to the previous one. In a third clipping effect, from this same direction (FIG. 5B), two splines (26, 28) provide torsion resulting in an extra strong holding power for larger size amounts of sheet material for a given size clip.

Abstract: A quick release jewelry band is configured to release a wrist-watch from the wrist of a wearer if the watch band is subject to an excessive load which may injure the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for maintaining a fastening system and a fastening kit for providing variable fastening ability and structural longevity. The interrelationships between surfaces bearing strong closure deformations and weak closure deformations permit displacement of multiple member systems with reliable displacement generally between a single pair of members.

Abstract: A strip clamping device having a strip to be clamped (1), a clamping mechanism (3) provided with a winding body (2) for the strip to be clamped (1), a toothed locking wheel (4) which is associated with the winding body (2) and has a locking toothed wheel work (5) in which a pawl (8) and a driving ratchet (7) associated with a driving lever (6) engage in order to rotate the winding body (2) in a defined direction by repeated pivoting of the driving lever (6). The winding body (2) has a spring accumulator (9) acting in the winding direction, and is a storage spool receiving essentially the entire length of the strip (1), one end of the strip being connected to the winding body (2) in a fixed manner.

Abstract: A strap clamp includes a housing which is attached to an end of an elongated strap band. The housing pivotally support a screw member, the threads of which engage and drive the strap band to tighten or loosen the strap band. The screw member may be pivoted away from the strap band to disengage screw threads and release the strap band. The housing is attached to the strap band via elongated slots which have a minimal impact on the strength of the strap band.

Abstract: A mechanism to secure a cover for an opening in a bumper includes a securing section at which an opening cover is secured to close the opening. A bumper-side securing portion is provided on one side with respect to a line passing shaft sections and extends from an edge of a bumper opening to a rear with respect to the bumper so as to reside farther from the shaft sections than a locus defined by movement of a one-side end of the opening cover turning about the shaft sections toward an inside with respect to the bumper. A cover-side securing piece is provided on the one-side end of the opening cover to engage with the bumper-side securing portion and has a front-side securing projection that engages with a surface of a secured portion of the bumper-side securing portion on a side of a design surface of the bumper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a footwear such as shoes, sneakers and the like are provided with a clamp including a first and a second member, the first member having a post extending said second member in a complementary relation, and the second member in a complementary relation, and the second member being connected to the first in a hinge-like relation, the second member having an opening therein for receiving the post attached to the first member. The post is attached to the first member in a complementary relation to the opening in the second member, such that when the bow knot clamp is in a closed position the post remains attached to the first member, extends toward the fabric of the shoe laces being supported, and is received by the opening in the second member, whereby the fabric of the shoe laces being supported is substantially held fixed.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for the attachment of an accessory to a drawstring including a barrel member having an axially disposed, female compression cavity formed in one end defining an annular end-face and a pair of diametrically disposed feed through holes. The feed through holes are positioned axially along the body so as to intersect the barrel cavity above its base and are sized to receive and allow a drawstring or the like to pass into the barrel, through the barrel cavity and exit the barrel. The apparatus includes a male compression member dimensioned to fit within and frictionally engage and mate with the female compression cavity of the barrel member, the male compression member having a compression tip projecting distally of the feedthrough holes relative to the cavity opening.