Abstract: The golf towel assembly comprises an upper portion for fastening to a golfer's front waist area and a depending lower portion for wiping debris from a golf ball. The lower portion is comprised of a layer of terry cloth having a length between about 15 and 25 centimeters, a width between about 10 and 20 centimeters, and surface area between about 150 and 425 square centimeters. The lower portion has a shape sufficient to accommodate a circle of at least about 10-centimeter diameter so as to permit easy wrapping of the lower portion about a golf ball for cleaning. A major portion of the lower portion can be unobtrusively stowed in the front pants pocket of a golfer to keep the lower portion from interfering with the golfer's swing and yet can be quickly removed to clean a golf ball for putting while the towel assembly is attached to the golfer's front waist area. The ideal shape for the towel assembly is triangular and it is ideally equipped with a golf ball pocket.

Abstract: A voice emitting pin is provided including a housing with a back opening and an interior space. Further provided is a back cover for releasably engaging the back opening of the housing. Also included is a pin assembly coupled to a rear surface of the back cover with an associated pin, whereby the pin may be releasably coupled to a shirt of a user. A triangular ornament is coupled to the housing. A watch battery is situated within the interior space of the housing. Finally, a voice chip is situated within the interior space of the housing and connected to the battery for powering purposes. The voice chip has a switch for effecting transmission of an audible voice remark upon the depression thereof.

Abstract: A disposable neck protection device that not only covers the neck region, but is constructed such that it prevents particles from coming into contact with the wearer's neck region while at the same time, allowing the wearer's skin to breathe. The device covers the cheeks and other areas below the level of the wearer's eyes. The device attaches to the front of a mask via sticky tabs or Velcro, having its main portion draping down the front of the neck just below the clavicles, its lower portion including a gusset to form fit the device around the wearer's neck. The neck protection device can be manufactured to accommodate any standard or custom size. The device is made of an absorbent outer layer and an impermeable inner layer which prevents debris from contacting the user's skin yet allows for air flow. The lower end of the device may fit under a gown whereas at the top, it attaches directly to the mask.

Abstract: A body harness for securing to and movement of a victim from harm's way, comprising an elongated belt for extending around the chest of a victim and under his armpits, having a quick lock-quick release buckle to rapidly buckle the ends of the belt together around the victim's chest and to rapidly unbuckle the ends for removal of the harness after the victim has been moved to a safe location so he can be quickly transported to a hospital for observation and treatment, and having an elongated hand grasp loop that is long enough to extend from its connection to the belt around the victim's chest in the direction toward the victim's head to a location beyond the victim's head where the rescuer can feel for, locate and grasp the hand grasp loop to drag the victim to safety. The hand grasp loop is attached to the belt at a diagonal so it extends diagonally in the direction toward the victim's head when the belt is secured around a victim lying on his back.

Abstract: The invention is a bicycling device and method of use thereof, whereby muscle power can be more efficiently transferred from the cyclist's upper-extremities (arms) to the conventional footpedals via the cyclist's lower-extremities (legs) without need of mechanical contrivance and associated drain on fractional human-power capability. The device is attached proximally to the knee region as a method by which a cyclist may obtain a firm manual handhold, whereby the cyclist can grasp the device with his hand and proceed to exert appropriate downward-thrust or upward-thrust (during up-stroke using shoe/pedal-cleats) supplied from upper-extremities according to the regular cyclic rotation of the associated footpedal. Since upper extremity thrusting is applied directly through mechanism of the cyclist's own lower extremities, the need for manufactured mechanical contrivance and its associated weight penalty has been averted.

Abstract: A graphite lubricated leather and a method for producing a graphite lubricated leather is provided. A chrome tanned leather having internal fiber matrix is lubricated by application of a graphite powder suspended in a gluteraldehyde solution which has the effect of penetrating and bonding with the internal fiber matrix of the chrome tanned leather. A highly lubricated dry metallic appearing leather product is provided by the treatment.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel capable of being worn and played with having a fabric surface including a game playing portion or background scene, and one or more removably attached articles. The game playing portion or background scene of the fabric surface having a multiplicity of loop or hook elements discretely located thereon. The removably attached articles having a multiplicity of hook or loop elements capable of engaging the loop or hook elements on the fabric surface.

Abstract: A static electricity dissipation garment where the body of the garment is constructed of fabric within which is woven the strands of carbon. The garment includes a pair of side seams located between the torso area of the garment and down each leg section of the garment. The first embodiment of the garment includes sleeve seams that extend along the entire length of the sleeve of the garment and along the connection of the sleeve to the upper torso and then along the collar of the garment. Within each of these seams, along the entire length of the seam, is included an electrically conductive ribbon. The ribbon of the side seam is designed to overlap a substantial length of the sleeve seam. The ribbons of the two sleeve seams and side seams overlap each other in the area of the collar. An appropriate electrical connector is connected to the ribbon of at least one side seam.

Abstract: A clothing ornamentation device and method for decorating the upper torso area of an individual wearing a garment. The device includes a securement element that attaches to the upper back portion of a wearer's garment and allows the attachment and support of strands and ornaments to the strands. The weight of the ornaments produces a bias on the strands, so that the ornamentation may be draped over the user's upper chest area, where they will rest while being supported by the strands. The device allows variation of number and composition of the ornaments as well as the strands. The device attaches to back portion of wearer's garment near the neck area of the garment. This allows the draping or incorporation of ornaments that may be used to decorate the back of the user's garment as well.

Abstract: A child's waistbelt and leash for protection against abduction of a child including a flexible waistbelt having a length and a releasably securable closure, a releasably securable flexible cover, releasably securable over the releasably securable closure, the releasably securable flexible cover securely affixed to the flexible waistbelt, a leash having opposed first and second ends securely affixed at the first end to the releasably securable flexible cover, and a flexible cover securing loop affixed to and extending from the first end of the leash adapted to cooperate with the leash so that the releasably securable flexible cover may be releasably secured over the releasably securable closure and the flexible cover securing loop tightened around the releasably securable closure when the leash is tensioned by pulling the leash against a resisting force of the flexible waistbelt when worn by a child.

Abstract: A ligtweight cloth hat for warm weather use and for protection from the sun's ultraviolet rays including a main section capable of covering the top of a user's head and having a top with a side wall extending down from the top to a peripheral edge. A Visor section is connected to this edge at the front side. A flap section is connected to the peripheral edge at a rear side of the main section. During use of the hat, this flap section extends downwardly from the main section a substantial distance which is sufficient to protect the wearer's neck and ears. At least the main section and the flap section comprise first and second outer layers of tightly woven, thin flexible cloth material and at least one thin inner layer of flexible cloth material. The inner layer is preferably made of a dense interfacing material that is at least 50 percent polyester. The layers are secured together by stitching.

Abstract: A clothing accessory device comprises a body part, a first fastener on the body part for coupling the body part to a strap of a brassiere, and a second fastener on the body part for coupling the body part to an article of clothing overlying the brassiere during use thereof. The second fastener includes a spring loaded mechanism or component for engaging and fixing the article of clothing relative to the body of the clothing accessory device. The spring loaded mechanism generally includes a pair of opposed jaws biased towards one another by a spring. The jaws may be slidably or translatably coupled and biased towards one another by a compression spring. One of the jaws is fixed to the body part of the clothing accessory device and the other jaw is provided on an ancillary member slidably coupled to the body part, the compression spring being disposed between the ancillary member and the body part.

Abstract: A process for the production of a flexible laminate having an outer and visible layer which provides a holographic effect. A metal foil bearing a holographic image and a layer of plastics size is brought together with a flexible substrate having an outer layer of a plastics material which is comparable with said size. The substrate and foil are brought together with their plastics layers adjacent each other, under conditions of heat and pressure at a level and for a time sufficient to adhere the foil to the substrate but insufficient to destroy the holographic effect.

Abstract: A sash is constructed of two fabric segments. A first fabric segment comprises reflective fabric to offer increased visibility to the wearer at night. The first fabric is mitered to an angle of between 75 and 115 degrees at midpoint where it rests on the hip of the wearer. A second fabric segment is attached to ends of the reflective fabric to form a support segment which would lie on the shoulder of the wearer. The support segment is attached to the first section at an angle of between 110 and 165 degrees so that the support segment will lie flat on the shoulder of the wearer. The combination of the mitered angle at the midpoint of the first fabric and the angle at the point of attachment of the reflective fabric and the support segment provide a design which lies flat on the torso of the wearer so that the reflective fabric is oriented properly for optimal viewing.

Abstract: A leg ornamentation device including an upper strap adapted to form an upper loop when worn by a user. Three upper male fasteners on the front face of the upper strap are capable of securing the upper loop around the leg below the knee by coupling with an upper female fastener on the rear face of the upper strap adjacent the second edge of the upper strap. A lower strap adapted to form a lower loop when worn by a user. Three lower male fasteners on the front face of the lower strap are capable of securing the lower loop around an ankle of the leg by coupling with a lower female fastener on the rear face of the lower strap adjacent the second edge of the lower strap. A vertical connecting strap that extends between the upper and lower strap and has a top looped portion capable of receipt therethrough the upper strap and a bottom looped portion capable of receipt therethrough the lower strap and a middle portion therebetween.

Abstract: Flame-retarded clothing comprising (A) 85 to 15 parts by weight of a fiber comprising a polymer containing 17 to 86 % by weight of a halogen, and 6 to 50 by weight of an Sb compound based on the polymer, and (B) 15 to 85 parts by weight of at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of natural fibers and chemical fibers, the total amount of the fibers (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight. The clothing has not only the desired flame resistance but also excellent visual feeling, feeling of touchness, hygroscopic property, washing resistance, durability, and the like.

Abstract: A one or two-piece garment generally contoured to conform to the shape of the human torso manufactured from a semi-rigid material such as leather or plastics, with an arched support fixed to the garment between the top front and top rear portions of said garment. Incorporated within the body of the arched support is an anchoring device, with a trigger style archery bow string release mechanism which permits a physically challenged person to draw an archery bow and then release the bow string and thus fully participate in the sport of bow shooting.

Abstract: A handkerchief having a flexible, elastic loop surrounded by a fabric sheath attached to the center of the handkerchief. By placing a finger through the loop, the handkerchief is removably disposed proximate to the fingers without necessitating continuous grasping of the handkerchief by the user.

Abstract: An outer flexible garment is adapted to be easily and quickly fitted onto or removed from a grey-hound. The garment employs first and second garment members adapted to be detachably connected to each other when fitted together around a grey-hound and when so fitted engaging and being wrapped around a lower portion of its neck, its front quarters, and the remaining portions of its entire body other than the tail and rear legs. The first and second members are mirror images of each other.

Abstract: A garment for facilitating the evaporative cooling of the epidermis of a user while protecting the epidermis from sunlight includes two co-extensive layers of material having openings formed through each layer of material. The layers slide over one other to continually move openings in one layer out of registration with openings in another layer so that sunlight is prevented from penetrating the garment. The openings in the garment facilitate the flow of air through the garment to assist in the evaporative cooling of the user's epidermis.

Abstract: An article of clothing that changes color when exposed to varying moisture levels within the article. The article has a body with an outer surface, and a moisture sensitive coating disposed upon the outer surface of the body that changes color when in contact with varying moisture levels in the body.

Abstract: A wind drag reducing suit with integrated aerodynamic modules for use by speed sport athletes such as skaters and cyclists. The wind drag reducing suit is made from flexible fabric, and the aerodynamic modules of the suit are made integral therewith and fabricated as a flexible fabric composite. One form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rearwardly extending aerodynamic wedge-shaped module disposed on the portion of the suit sleeves which cover either the rear of the athlete's upper arm or lower leg. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rear spoiler board, which is integral with the portion of the suit which covers the athlete's torso back, and which therefore is disposed on the back of the athlete when the suit is worn. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a vortex generator which projects from the exterior surface of the suit.

Abstract: An ignition resistant fibrous material for use as insulation. The material comprises a multiplicity of meltblown or spunbonded thermoplastic filaments in combination with a multiplicity of nonlinear, nongraphitic carbonaceous fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a Young's modulus of greater than 300,000 psi and reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1.

Abstract: A combination banner and poncho is shown consisting of a flexible plastic envelope with a staff attached to one edge, the envelope having an emblazed logo or the like, for waving over one's head at a sporting event, rally or the like. The device can be worn as a poncho if desired during inclement weather.

Abstract: An ignition resistant fibrous material for use as insulation. The material comprises a multiplicity of meltblown or spunbonded thermoplastic filaments in combination with a multiplicity of nonlinear, nongraphitic carbonaceous fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a Young's modulus of greater than 300,000 psi and reversible deflection ratio that is equal to or less than 1.2:1.

Abstract: Articles of clothing adapted to be worn by and to substantially surround at least a portion of a person. The articles of clothing absorb odors emanating from that portion of the person which is substantially surrounded by the clothing preventing odors from escaping to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Aerodynamic enhancements and modules for cycling and other speed sports such as skating and skiing include in one embodiment a wind drag reducer including two tapered arm/leg wedges. For cycling the the tapered wedges which are held in position by a stretch fabric sleeve, are worn on the upper arm area. For speedskating the tapered wedges are placed around the calf and a slightly modified wedge is attached to the heel of the speed skating boot. Another type of wind drag reducer includes a contoured rear spoiler board which is strapped to the back of a cyclist. An aerodynamic module to improve laminar air flow according to another embodiment includes a pod with a forwardly protruding nose-cone shaped front surface. The pod is held in position around the cyclist by a stretch fabric sleeve and strap arrangement.

Abstract: A garment arranged to enclose an individual includes a torso, leg portions, and sleeves, having a base web, with the base web including a matrix of loop members pivotally mounted in adjacency relative to one another coextensively over the garment. The garment base web, as well as the loop members, are formed of a camouflage material arranged to minimize reflection of light relative to the garment structure. Cooperative hood and glove members are provided for use with the organization.

Abstract: A garment for protecting a person against bites from insects uses a fabric of fine mesh for hindering the entry of small insects and an inner skeleton for supporting the fabric of fine mesh. The fine mesh includes a plurality of outer edges and elastic material. The elastic material connects to a different outer edge. The elastic material allows the fine mesh to fit snugly over the inner skeleton. The elastic material also constricts any openings around the neck, wrists, waist, and ankles of the wearer. The inner skeleton comprises a group of supporting bands, each band comprising a group of poly-filled spacers and a group of second spacers connected to the poly-filled spacers. Each band encircles and surrounds a particular area of the garment wearer's body. Each band also connects to a contiguous supporting band by stretchable material attached to the second spacers and by a poly-filled spacer on one side.

Abstract: A ball game apparatus including a ball-projecting gun, at least one ball, and a coat-type garment having a plurality of ball adhering portions to which the ball adheres to when projected by the gun. The coat type garment includes scoring indicia for each ball adhering portion which correspond in value to the extent of injury that would be caused by a projectile striking a corresponding portion of the body. Thus, a ball that adheres to a ball adhering portion located close to the heart of the player is scored a higher value than a ball that adheres to a ball adhering portion located on the arm of the player.

Abstract: Foam-coated spunbonded or spunbonded/pointbonded nonwovens provide effective filtration of dirt and dust particles yet are comfortable and breathable with water resistance properties. Protective clothing constructed of this fabric for workers exposed to dust, dirt and other particulate matter.

Abstract: A split ring arm band is provided that is both easy to put on and maintains good resiliency. The arm band includes a split ring band having interior and exterior surfaces and a plurality of ribs for reinforcing the resiliency of the band. The arm band may also have a contact surface for engaging a wearers arm when the arm band is put on. The contact surface may take the form of lip extending outward from a first end of the band. Alternatively, the band can be formed in a spiral manner to provide the contact surface at the end of the band.

Abstract: An article of clothing comprises a piece formed for covering at least a part of a human body, at least one bullet-hole-like opening formed in the piece, and at least one powder-burn-like halo surrounding the hole. The bullet-hole-like opening and the powder-burn-like halo can be produced by making a shot of the piece from a fire arm.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a novel composite material resistant to passage therethrough of noxious substances. The novel composite includes a first layer which may be in the form of a film or coating, of a water and particulate material impermeable, vapor permeable material which is also resistant to sebaceous excretions. A second layer of a vapor permeable stretch fabric material is also provided. Disposed between said first and second layers is a third layer of vapor permeable stretchable fabric material containing a particulate adsorbent material for the noxious substances. Depending upon the application, other optional layers may be included. The composite is stretchable to an extent of 30 to 500% and is intended for use in making close-fitting clothing to protect the wearer from noxious substances.

Abstract: Clothing for hunters or soldiers, having the usual design for purposes of camouflage also has fringe, in the form of a multiplicity of closely spaced elongated elements, hanging below the sleeves. The fringe is removable. Scents or lures may be applied to the fringe. If it is desired to change from one scent or lure to another, several fringes may be provided each with a particular scent or lure. The scent or lure may, therefore, be easily changed by merely changing the fringe and without washing the garment.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved camouflage system for visually concealing people and objects from animals wherein the selection of colors to be used depends on the extent of the animal's color vision and the reflectivity of the colors used in a neutral value scale. In one form of the invention, the system includes a base color carrier means of a base color hue having a first reflectivity and adapted for application to people or objects. The system further includes at least three contrast color carrier means of different contrast color hues adapted for application to people or objects, wherein the contrast color hues each have a reflectivity which is substantially different from the reflectivity of the base color hue and the other contrast color hues. In one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the base color hue and the contrast color hues is other than brown, black and white.

Abstract: There is disclosed a supplementary clothing article suitable for outdoor use to provide an insulated area between a user and a substrate surface, such as a cold surface. The article is adapted to be worn about a user's torso in a folded condition when not in use, and to be unfolded for use. The article is made up of a plurality of pad members each comprised of a layer of insulating material, namely a mat of heat insulating material provided with an outer covering of a textile material a flexible connection forming a fold area between the adjacent pad members and a pair of spaced-apart flexible strap means, one of the strap means being near the upper end of the upper pad member for encircling a wearer's torso at the waist and the other strap means being near the upper end of the lower pad member for encircling a wearer's torso at the waist when the article is in a folded form, or when the article is in use, to encircle the lower torso in the region of a user's legs.

Abstract: A cover for a motorcycle and a rain suit for a motorcycle rider are contained on opposite sides of a single pouch. The motorcycle cover is contained within one compartment of the pouch and is accessed by opening a Velcro fastened flap. The rain suit is contained on the opposite side of the pouch and is also received beneath a Velcro fastened flap. When the motorcycle rider is wearing the rain suit, the pouch containing the motorcycle cover is disposed on the rider's back. The rain suit includes a hood, removably received within a pocket on the upper back portion of the rain suit. Closures are provided at the wrists and ankles of the rain suit. When it is desired to place the cover over the motorcycle, the rain suit is folded and stored within the compartment on one side of the pouch and the motorcycle cover is withdrawn from the other side of the pouch and placed over the motorcycle.

Abstract: An inlaying watch comprising a holder ring mounted in a hole bored through a personal belonging, a watch body having a flange and a groove formed entirely in a portion of a circumferential surface of the watch body adjacent the flange, and a mount ring having spaced resilient projections with claws formed in an inner diameter portion thereof, said watch body and mount ring being removably fitted together in the position of said holder ring from opposed directions so as to allow the claws to engage into said groove to thereby porvide a unitary structure.

Abstract: An anti-crime device, known as the Anti-crime Spike-needle, is an inconspicuous device that is attachable in any quantity to fur-coats and other garments and articles, and is harmless to the wearers and users of such garments and articles, but it can sting and injure anyone who uses force or unnecessarily heavy pressure to hold, pull, push, detain, or strike the wearer or the user thereof. Its main components consist of a spike-needle and a hair-like resilient steel wire, the former's needle-sharp point is prevented from touching anyone who is friendly by the latter which encircles or stands next to the former. When a pressure greater than normal or friendly is applied on the garment or other article equipped with the device, such as by a criminal, the resilient hair-like wire or wires yield and expose the sharp point of the spike-needle and discourage and even stop any further overt act against the wearer or user thereof.

Abstract: A bark camouflage cloth mimics the rough bark of a tree. The camouflage pattern on the cloth consists basically of rough, highly elongated vertical ribs of a first light or countershaded earth tone, vertical channels of a second, darker earth tone, and black vertical shadow edge markings along one side edge of each of the ribs. Islands of a third color, e.g., a greenish hue, are interspersed among the vertical ribs. The pattern of vertical shadow edge markings changes from left to right across the pattern to create the illusion of curvature of a tree trunk.

Abstract: A safety harness constructed of webbing for wear by the forward rider of tandem riders and having straps located so as to provide optional use pairs of handholds to the rearward rider. A first pair of handholds is located forwardly while a second pair is somewhat rearwardly thereof to provide the rearward rider a choice of handholds. The handholds have folded portions.

Abstract: A protective garment having a ventilation system having means for selectively varying the pass of ventilation air through the garment and the size of the openings of the ventilation entry and exit panels to provide proper ventilation and prevent billowing of the garment.

Abstract: A static control garment having torso and limb covering portions with first electrically conductive means in the garment positioned at a limb covering portion adapted to attach to a conductive strap, that encircles a limb of the body, second electrically conductive means in the garment positioned at a torso covering portion adapted to attach to electrical grounding means, and third electrically conductive means interconnecting the first and second electrically conductive means.

Abstract: A thorax protector, designed for optimal protection of the breasts such that forces directed at it are distributed along the lines of support of the rib cage, includes rigid cups and inner liners with anatomically contoured shapes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic garment for women which includes two front panels, a rear panel, shoulder straps, and connecting means for connecting the front panels together to secure the garment to the wearer. The garment includes various types of elastic material of varying elasticity and spring rates to provide the necessary support for breasts while securing the garment properly in the vertical direction to the torso of the wearer. In the vicinity of the securing means on the front of the garment, it is relatively inelastic to provide separation desired by the wearer of such a garment. The front and rear panels are of a generally planar configuration in their normal disposition and expand to the form of the person wearing the garment for support.

Abstract: A garment for wear by those interested in experiencing the physical effects of full term pregnancy. A fluid filled, weighted body of several pounds overlies the wearer's stomach while a rib belt exerts a compressive force to alter lung capacity. A bladder pillow simulates the effect of a fetus on the bladder. Garment straps permit garment fitting to a wide range of physiques while weights may be added to weight the garment to the size and build of the wearer for a true simulation.

Abstract: A protective enclosure fabricated from a clear, flexible, plastic material that, in the event of an emergency, is easily positionable over at least the head of a wearer to protect the wearer from the adverse effects of a contaminated environment, such as that filled with smoke or similar noxious fumes.The enclosure is provided with an opened side for receiving therethrough the head of the wearer. The ends of the enclosure which define the opened side thereof are structured so as to generally conform to the shape of a human chest. The aforementioned ends which define the opened side are provided with fastening means by which the opened side may, be secured to the chest of the wearer in order to form an airtight fit therebetween and thereby close the opened end against the chest and around the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A fold-out garment book in which a book unfolds to a costume. The book includes a sheet folded to define a plurality of panels which form pages of the book. The pages include printing thereon in a predetermined sequence to present a story. The sheet is unfolded as the pages are viewed in sequence with the unfolded sheet including an opening therein to permit wearing of the sheet as a costume. The panels presented when the sheet is worn in unfolded condition include printing thereon to define the costume.

Abstract: A T-shirt on which a graphical representation comprises a portion imprinted on the T-shirt is a design of an overall object to be displayed with a 3-dimension self-supporting structure temporarily connected to the T-shirt completing the design.