Abstract: The ballistic shield support undergarments are undergarments for use by soldiers, tactical personnel and the like, providing comfortable support for ballistic shielding, without limiting the wearer's dexterity or freedom of movement. The ballistic shield support undergarments include both underpants and an undershirt, preferably worn as a set. The pair of undershorts include a waist portion and a pair of leg portions, as is conventionally known. A pair of pockets are provided, with each pocket being secured to a respective one of the leg portions by stitching or the like. A pair of ballistic shields, such as small arms protective inserts (SAPIs) or the like, are further provided, with each ballistic shield being removably received within a respective one of the pockets. Each pocket is positioned on the respective leg portion so that the respective ballistic shield received therein covers the wearer's femoral artery.

Abstract: A protective jaw pad for equipment having a shell includes a first resilient shock absorbing member having a sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions, tapering side walls of the protrusions being compressible for absorbing shocks applied to the shell. The pad includes a second resilient shock absorbing member that is either a monolithic block of foam or is made up of a second sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions that are interleaved with the first protrusion. A cover covers either the first or the second shock absorbing member and a plurality of fasteners removably connect the jaw pad to the shell.

Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.

Abstract: Improved posture-improving garment is disclosed. The improved posture-improving garment has a hard-to-stretch region provided in a rear body part, the hard-to-stretch region having higher inelasticity than a garment main part, wherein a region woven in a portion corresponding to a vicinity of a lower part of a rhomboid muscle, and a region woven in a portion corresponding to lower fibers of a trapezius muscle and a vicinity of an inferior posterior serratus muscle, are woven in an integrated fashion with the hard-to-stretch region.

Abstract: An improved infant garment which is reversible and comprised of two different sides each being gender-specific where only one side is observable when worn. When the gender of an unborn baby is unknown, the features allow the use of one garment that is gender specific to both a boy and a girl. The garment can be made in multiple embodiments that are typical of infant clothing.

Abstract: My invention is entitled Baby Wear. It is a functional cap designed to keep the child's head warm and dry to prevent from catching the common cold. It has a terry cloth inner lining that the average infant cap does not provide. It comes with a matching pair of lounge pants. A second cap with the same style and design has a different silk/rayon inner lining to keep the child's hairstyle in place. Both styles of the cap come with a matching pair of lounge pants. Both caps are functional. The different linings are what makes the difference.

Abstract: A multi-function air bubble plastic clothes includes a sleeve 10, collar 20, and body 30. It is made of air locked top material 1, which consists of plastic air bubbles 2 which are stuck to top material 1, using the same material. The top material 1 and air bubble 2 can be normal plastic material or with fire retardant plastic material such as PE, LDPE, or PVC. This invention can prevent wind blow, rain, snow, ice drop penetration and prevent hurt from falling down or body impact. It also prevent getting drown in water. It is very suitable for children as winter clothes, raincoat, swim jacket, life saving jacket, or ski jacket purposes. If metal foil is added to the body side of the clothes, it will increase the body heat preservation.

Abstract: A short camisole similar to the textile item of clothing worn by persons interned in clinics, hospitals and sanatoriums, comprising a spacious cover envelope having a back or dorsal part (1) and a front part (2), the camisole being open at its sides or at the front part and sleeveless, preferably with tying strips that stretch out at the waist area. Thicker soft parts (3) and (4) coincide with the neck upper edge and the dorsal central part, the thicker soft parts being shaped by the respective cushions (5) and (6) housed in the corresponding cover cases (7) and (8) which are bound to the body of the short camisole by seams.

Abstract: A hand covering comprising a main body having a reception cavity dimensioned for receipt of a hand of a user, a pocket covering that defines a reception region and is secured to said main body along a peripheral edge perimeter of the pocket covering. The pocket covering having a first panel with a free edge and a second panel with a free edge; and the free edges being arranged as to provide an access opening that is positioned inward relative to the edge perimeter and which access opening defines a sheet material insertion or removal location relative to the reception region.

Abstract: A motorcycle glove structure comprises a system for protecting the fingers, made with a double layer of plastic, the first layer (26) of which is injected directly and coextensively onto a flat part made of leather or similar material or fabric (24). The second layer (28) made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic is injection-moulded over the first layer and preferably has projections (30) opposite the minor knuckles. The structure also comprises a shield (38) which is made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic applied to the back of the hand and which has at the front portions (40) shaped so as to mate with projections (32) formed at the end of said second layer (28) for protecting the fingers, said co-operating projections being positioned opposite the makor knuckles of the hand.

Abstract: A head gear device comprising a hood, a yoke, and an elongated retention member. The hood having an interior surface and a lower radius can be worn on a user's head. The yoke has an upper radius, which extends from the lower radius of the hood such that the yoke can rest at least in part on the user's shoulder. The elongated retention member has a substantially flat plane, at least a portion of which is substantially parallel to the lower radius of the hood. At least a portion of the flat plane is flush with the interior surface of the hood. The retention member is capable of bending in and out of the flat plane to permit the hood to be folded down from a user's head while permitting the head gear device to be worn about a user's neck.

Abstract: A garment including a body of fabric having a waistband and at least two seams that extend from the waistband and a support structure that is connected to the at least two seams and the waistband is provided. The support structure further includes a pocket and a tape connected to the pocket that prevents elongation of the support structure between said at least two seams during the wearable life of the body of fabric.

Abstract: A knitted sports garment (10) to be worn on a limb and for protecting a body part. The garment is made of an ordinary textile material and a cut resistive material and includes at least one first protection section (14) only including cut resistive material joined with at least one adjacent section (12, 16) with ordinary textile material. The cut resistive material of the first protection section is knit with stitches forming a number of full loops for encircling the limb when the garment is worn, where each stitch in the protection section is formed using at least two yarns, while the adjacent section with ordinary textile material is knit using fewer yarns in each stitch.

Abstract: People who wear a prosthesis currently have to use a bathing prosthesis if they wish to pursue water sports or take a shower or reach a body of water for recreational purposes and take active part in beach pursuits safely. However, these are usually taken off for swimming though this is very often not possible in the case of rocky shores or unsupervised beaches, quite apart from the unwelcome attention to which the person wearing the prosthesis is sometimes exposed in doing so.

Abstract: An inner belt fits along the juncture of a person's stomach and thighs. The inner belt has first and second arches with a garment supported by the arch and the arch sized to offset the garment's waistline from the inner belt. Each arch has a front end a rear end fastened to the inner belt. The front end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt adjacent the user's crotch during use. The rear end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt at or before the hips of the user during use. A first loop extends from each arch, over the waistline and a normal, outer belt threads through the first loops and also through the normal belt loops on the garment. The outer belt supports the garment and the first loop and arches support the outer belt in a position offset from the inner belt. One or more second loops can optionally be fastened to the back of the inner belt to extend over the waistline and support the outer belt along the user's back.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for protecting a worker in a dangerous environment. The system includes an eye protector. The eye protector includes one or more lenses, where the one or more lenses are configured to be positioned in front of the user's eyes and configured to protect the user's eyes. The system also includes a hearing protector, wherein the hearing protector is configured to protect the user's hearing from damage.

Abstract: A quick release faceguard retainer for use with a protective headgear and faceguard. The headgear has a face opening and an outer surface with a selected curvature. The faceguard has at least one top substantially horizontal bar. The retainer includes a base portion with a front surface and a back surface. The back surface of the base is adapted to be fixedly attached to the outer surface of the headgear above the face opening and has a curvature matching the curvature of the outer surface of the headgear above the face opening. Two complementary retention arms protrude out from the front surface of the base to form two complementary retention channels. One channel has a downward opening and the other has an upward opening and both have an inner surface which together surround the top horizontal bar of the faceguard. Also provided is a faceguard engagement space between the two retention arms having a size for receiving the top bar.

Abstract: A convertible head cover apparatus for protection against weather elements is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A protective eyewear includes a bridge unit, two lens rims, and two sealing gaskets as the major functional components which are made of different silicone materials with different degrees of hardness, and are integrally bonded together to form an integrated goggle frame. The functional components are made of different types of silicone materials as long as they are soft and flexible. Each functional component has a preset hardness determined by the type of silicone material being used, to achieve the different purposes of use for different activities, such as competition or general swimming activity. The functional components are also made into different color to provide aesthetic effect. In additional, the manufacture method not only provides manufacturing different functional components for enabling mix and match design but also facilitates the goggle frame for mass production.

Abstract: A hydrating chest protector is disclosed having a reservoir for providing hydrating fluid to a wearer of the chest protector without removing the chest protector. The reservoir can be located in a back portion of the chest protector with the tube extending to the front of the protector. The tube provides access to hydrating fluid in the reservoir for drinking. The tube can be protected from impacts from a hardball or softball baseball by a flap attached to the front of the protector. The protector can be used in hardball or softball baseball games by catchers or umpires.

Abstract: A consumable material includes a specific concentration of a chemical additive. The consumable material is held in a dispensing system includes a sensor that detects the concentration of the chemical additive within the consumable material. A controller compares the detected concentration of the chemical additive and if the proper concentration is not detected, the system prevents the dispenser from releasing the consumable material.

Abstract: An improved method of installing a closet flange allows installation of plumbing fixtures with a reduced likelihood of leaks. The method involves telescopically fitting an inner or outer surface of a drainpipe to a surface of a cylindrical portion of a hub of a closet flange, where the hub has a base flange extending therefrom; and securing the base flange against the upper surface of a subfloor. A first layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the base flange; and a flooring membrane is secured to the upper surface of the base flange by the first layer of sealant. A second layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the flooring membrane; and the upper surface of the flooring membrane is clamped between the base flange and a clamping ring. The method may be performed using a two-part closet flange for connection to a drain pipe for a toilet.

Abstract: The flushing device has a flushing tank (28), from which a quantity of flushing water can be fed to the toilet bowl (6). This flushing water quantity is divided into a part-quantity for cleaning an upper region of the toilet bowl (6) and a further part-quantity for moving water which is present in the toilet bowl (6). Means (30) are provided, with which the flushing water quantity is divided into at least three part-quantities. With a first part-quantity at least an upper region (A) of the inner side of the toilet bowl (6), and with a second part-quantity a middle region (B) of the inner side of the toilet bowl (6) is cleanable, and with a third part-quantity a siphon trap (12) of the toilet bowl (6) can be flushed and cleaned. The flushing device enables a more thorough cleaning of the toilet bowl with comparatively little water.

Abstract: Lavatory pans (2) are disclosed comprising an outlet (8) for discharging water into the pan and a passage (20) for supplying water to the outlet, the passage comprising a main portion (22) and an outlet portion (24) which is curved and has a pre-determined downward component of curvature from the main portion to the outlet. The outlet is situated below the main portion of the passage. Also disclosed are processes for producing the lavatory pans and moulding tools for use in the processes. The pans of the invention are particularly useful for secure institutions, are anti-ligature and exhibit a high flush rate.

Abstract: A toilet training device includes a seat defining a cavity shaped to accommodate a child, with an aperture the seat, and a base on which the seat can be mounted. The base defines a pair of receptacles of unequal size. The seat has a peripheral rim for mounting the seat on the base or on the rim of a toilet, and a central seat member which extends below the rim. The aperture is formed near the base of the seat member and has a teardrop shape which accommodates both male and female children. The seat includes a backrest at a first end thereof, the backrest being shaped to support a child using the device. The backrest defines a predetermined angle relative to the vertical to hold the child's body in a correct position for use of the device. The seat can be used in conjunction with the base in first and second “potty” configurations, and can be located on the rim of a toilet bowl in a third configuration of the device.

Abstract: A within-ground portable pool, particularly well suited as a sand pool in a beach environment is disclosed. Importantly, the portable pool has a bendable structure wherein children can develop creative skills by bending the structure into various shapes and designs. Additionally, multiple pools can be joined together optionally according to the imagination of a user. A novel sun shade design is also provided to the sand pool. More features are also included for stability and entertainment.

Abstract: A wall mounted lift chair for assisting users with lowering themselves to the bottom surface of a bathtub or raising themselves out of the bathtub. The lift chair has a first frame securely attached to a wall at one end of the bathtub. A second frame is slidably adjacent to the first frame to support a seat assembly having a chair on which the user sits while moving and bathing. A lift mechanism connects the second frame to the first frame and moves the second frame between an upper position at a top edge of the bathtub and a lower position at the bottom surface of the bathtub. The seat assembly pivots outward for ease of getting on the chair and a lower chair section pivots upward when not in use. Preferably, the lift mechanism is electrically powered and the controls are on an arm member attached to the chair.

Abstract: A back rest device for a bathtub comprising a rest member having a front surface and a back surface, at least one suction cup, a cover with pockets, and at least one insertable pillow. The rest member is placed against a bathtub back and on a cushioned bathmat that suctions to the floor of the bathtub. The suction cups are attached to the back surface of the rest member to facilitate the attachment of the rest member to the bathtub back. The cover with pockets is attached to the front surface of the rest member and the insertable pillow is placed inside the pockets to create additional comfort.

Abstract: An insulated jacket for an un-insulated spa has at least one insulating material that is enclosed by a cover. The cover has top and bottom ends and two free side ends. The cover includes means for securing the ends together when the cover surrounds the side wall of the spa to form a continuous periphery. The cover insulates against heat loss for heated water contained in the spa.

Abstract: A combined yoga exercise mat and yoga exercise strap are provided which are movable to: (a) a hanging position in which the yoga exercise strap is attached to the yoga exercise mat to facilitate hanging the yoga exercise mat for washing, air drying and storage, to (b) a carrying position in which the yoga exercise mat is rolled and the yoga exercise strap is positioned about and secures the rolled yoga exercise mat and in which the yoga exercise strap can be positioned on a shoulder of a person to help carry the rolled yoga exercise mat, and to (c) an exercise position in which the yoga exercise strap is detached from the yoga exercise mat so that a person can perform yoga exercises with the yoga exercise strap and on the yoga exercise mat.

Abstract: A self-forming mattress cover including a mattress gusset with a drawstring is provided. The gusset includes a sleeve attached to the gusset along a fold location. A drawstring is disposed within the sleeve. Ends of the drawstring are pulled into tension, thereby reducing the perimeter of the gusset at the fold location and drawing the gusset inward toward the center of the mattress. The gusset is formed to corner positions of the mattress by stretching and/or bunching of gusset material as tension is applied. The ends of the drawstring are secured to retain the tension state. A cushioned quilt top is attached to a free edge of the gusset. The self-forming mattress cover conforms to corner positions of a mattress without the need for mitering, ruffling, pleating, or sewing seams at the corner positions. The self-forming mattress cover also ensures proper alignment of the cushioned quilt with the mattress body.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a fluid pressure supply system releasably coupled to a docking station of a patient support system. One or more coupling members can provide fluid communication between the fluid pressure supply source and a patient support member of the patient support system.

Abstract: A turn-over nursing bed comprises a bed board composed of several plates. Said bed board comprises middle longitudinal plates (4, 9), left and right side plates (49) and a head plate and a foot plate at the both ends of the bed. The middle longitudinal plates (4, 9) and one of the side plates (49) turned up may form an “L” figure. The left and right side plates (49) are respectively composed of a side pillow plate (1), a hand laid plate (18) and a hip leaning plate (8), above three plates are disconnected one another. The side plate (49) is turned up by cooperation with a plate end shaft (15) at the foot plate, a plurality of hinge shafts (16) in the middle section of the bed board and a link shaft (5). The head plate and the foot plate are respectively composed of a centre fixed plate (2,13) and active plates 914) on both sides of the centre fixed plate (2,13), such that the bed can be narrowed. A monitor display (12) is mounted in the middle of the foot plate.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base configured to mount on a frame, a post coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, a head support for supporting the head of a patient lying in a prone position on the frame, and a lockable joint coupled to the post and coupled to the head support to position the head support above the base. The lockable joint, when locked, prevents movement of the head support along the post and prevents movement of the head support relative to the post about a plurality of axes. The lockable joint, when unlocked, allows movement of the head support along the post and allows movement of the head support relative to the post about the plurality of axes.

Abstract: An ergonomic pillow for support where the pillow includes a foam base, a flat bottom side along the foam base and a curved topside. The foam base provides foundational support for the pillow. The topside includes a curved indentation, which extends across the top side and a cushion within the curved indentation. An oval sloped indentation is provided at the substantial center of the top side and a sloped edge extends across a bottom side of the pillow. The oval sloped indentation may extend across the sloped edge and extends across the cushion. In one exemplary embodiment, the foam base may include memory foam and the cushion may be made of cotton.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved pillow construction comprising at least one configurable support location and further comprising at least one movable pouch. The location of the pouch can be changed to accommodate a user's preference for sleeping on the side, back, stomach, or having multiple sleeping positions.

Abstract: The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall.

Abstract: This application relates to inflatable apparel. In particular, this application discusses systems and methods for providing apparel that is both selectively inflatable and adapted for use as a pillow. The inflatable apparel may include any clothing or object that is adapted to be worn by a person and is selectively inflatable so as to act a cushion for the person wearing the apparel or of another. The inflatable apparel comprises an apparel item, such as a necktie, and an inflatable bladder. In some cases, the necktie is made to receive and retain the bladder in an inflated position or a deflated position. The bladder extends through at least a portion of the necktie. Additionally, when inflated, the bladder provides a pillow or cushion for use by the individual wearing the inflated necktie, or for use by an individual other than the person wearing the necktie.

Abstract: A nursing bed, including at least a net-shaped fabric with a mesh opening, and a bearing frame. The net-shaped fabric includes a warp and a weft interwoven in a vertical direction. An interweaving point of the warp and the weft is fastened by a fixed connection. The diameter or inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is 2-6 times the diameter of the warp and the weft. The ratio of the area of an opening of the mesh opening to the area of the mesh opening is 35% to 78%. The diameter or inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is less than 1.5 mm. The diameter of the warp and the weft is less than 0.55 mm. The thickness of the net-shaped fabric is less than 1.1 mm. At least two edges of the net-shaped fabric are hanging between two opposite edges of the bearing frame.

Abstract: A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.

Abstract: Provided is a washing method of a washing machine including an outer tub for receiving washing water, an inner tub rotatably provided in the outer tub to receive laundry, a pulsator rotatably provided in the inner tub, and a motor providing driving force to rotate at least one of the inner tub and the pulsator. In the washing method, a first centrifugal circulation water stream is formed by rotating the inner tub such that the washing water rises along a space between the outer and inner tubs and falls into the inner tub. An agitating water stream is formed by rotating the pulsator rotating the washing water. Here, the forming of the agitating water stream includes forming a first agitating water stream by controlling the motor with a first net acting ratio, and forming a second agitating water stream by controlling the motor with a second net acting ratio lower than the first net acting ratio.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a washing method. The washing machine includes a cabinet, an outer tub disposed in the cabinet and provided with an opened top through which wash water is supplied into the outer tub, an inner tub that is disposed in the outer tub to receive laundry and rotates about a vertical axis, a base that supports the cabinet and stores the wash water that is splattered from the outer tub by rotation of the inner tub, and an electrode sensor that is disposed on the base to detect the wash water splattered out of the outer tub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic azine dye.

Abstract: A security laminate containing a dye diffusion transfer image receptor layer comprising a polymeric mordant for dyes on a support having a laser engraved first dye diffusion transfer image or a laser marked dye diffusion transfer image receptor layer in an area lacking the first dye diffusion transfer image. Methods for manufacturing and securing security document precusors are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compositions comprising compounds, which are molecular combinations of a phthalocyanine and a mono-azo dyestuff linked via specific linking groups. Further aspects are an improved shading process for textile materials and also use of these shading compositions for shading textiles.

Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber may be incorporated into footwear and other products. The chamber is formed from a polymer material that defines a first surface, a second surface located opposite the first surface, and a sidewall surface extending around a periphery of the chamber and between the first surface and the second surface. A plurality of bonds are spaced inward from the sidewall surface and join the first surface and the second surface, and the bonds are distributed to form a regularly-spaced array, such as a hexagonal array. In some configurations, the first surface and the second surface may define elliptically-shaped structures between the bonds. In addition, the bonds may be formed to have a slope that is an average of slopes of the first surface and the second surface in areas proximal the bonds.

Abstract: An energy storage bridge includes a plurality of bridge girders and a bridge deck. The bridge girders include multiple steel pipes for carrying loads and storing energy in a form of compressed air contained therein and a plurality of web plates. The bridge deck is disposed on top of the bridge girders and configured for loading live loads. The steel pipes are assembled in at least a row aligned vertically. Each web plate connects a row of the steel pipes at a center line separating the steel pipes into two halves. Alternatively, a steel pipe is connected by two webs at the two sides of the pipe. Each bridge girder forms an energy storage unit between two consecutive movement joints of the energy storage bridge. Every two consecutive storage units are joined by a high pressure flexible pipe to form a giant energy storage unit.

Abstract: An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a chassis, a power subsystem; for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck mounted in pivotal combination with the chassis, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations, and a deck adjusting subassembly mounted in combination with the motive subsystem for the brush assembly, the deck, and the chassis that is automatically operative in response to an increase in brush torque in said brush

Abstract: A foldable cleaning pad sized for placement in a user's clothing or golf bag pocket includes a substantially fluid impermeable backing layer, and an inner cleaning layer having a fluid absorptive portion. The cleaning pad is configured to be folded in half about a mid-plane fold axis, so as to present outwardly only the backing layer. Peripheral edge portions of the cleaning pad are provided with pairs of magnets positioned in symmetrically spaced locations on each side of the fold axis. The opposing pairs of magnets are positioned with the opposite magnetic polarity so that when the pad is folded, the magnets are provided in juxtaposition such that the magnetic attraction therebetween substantially prevents the leakage or transmission of fluids, moisture or other debris therebetween from the interior of the folded pad. The inner cleaning layer of the pad is provided with both a fluid absorptive portion, as well as an abrasive scrubbing portion.

Abstract: A counterintuitive sandwich cloth.