Abstract: A device to absorb underarm perspiration is provided. The device includes a central body with an absorbent pad disposed thereon. Extending from the upper portion of the central body is a first pair of arms, which include a right and left terminus. Located atop the right and left terminus of the first pair of arms is a first fastening means designed to hold the absorbent pad directly on the underarm by looping generally about the deltoid muscle of the arm and connecting the right arm to the left arm. Extending from the middle portion of the central body is a second pair of arms, which include a right and a left terminus. Located atop the right and left terminus of the second pair of arms is a second fastening means designed to additionally secure the absorbent pad directly on the underarm by affixing the right and left arms of the second pair of arms to the trunk of the user. Extending from the lower portion of the central body is a third pair of arms, which include a right and a left terminus.

Abstract: A vest with incorporated back pack and back support including a vest portion adapted for being worn on a torso of a user. The vest portion is comprised of a front panel and a back panel each having outer edges. The outer edges are secured together leaving arm receiving openings and a head receiving opening. A backpack portion is secured to the back panel of the vest portion. A lower back support is securable to the back panel of the vest portion below the backpack portion. A pair of shoulder supports are secured interiorly of the vest portion.

Abstract: An underwear garment structured so that it will alleviate pain of those people who have lower back problems, by sewing a pocket for securing a pad to the rear of the underwear to provide the lower back of the wearer with extra warmth by insulating the body and by providing extra insulation to retain heat in the body.

Abstract: Pants for use when performing work involving heavy lifting which providing removable back support to the wearer. The pants are constructed with an attachment apparatus, such as Velcro.RTM. brand hook and loop type fastener material, affixed to the waist area. A back support is also provided which has an attachment apparatus designed to fasten securely to the attachment apparatus of the pants. While attached to the pants the back support is comfortable and remains in a supportive position, yet may be easily removed when unnecessary or when cleaning the pants.

Abstract: A waistband device has a rectangular cushion, a first connecting band disposed on a first lateral of the rectangular cushion, a second connecting band disposed on a second lateral of the rectangular cushion, a first belt connected to the first connecting band, a second belt connected to the second connecting band, a first keeper disposed on the first belt, a first soft pad disposed on the first belt, a male fastener disposed on a distal end of the first belt, a first loop hole defined by the first belt, a second keeper disposed on the second belt, a second soft pad disposed on the second belt, a female fastener disposed on a distal end of the second belt, and a second loop hole defined by the second belt.

Abstract: An air inflated sealed rubber padding cushioning protective device for use in contact sports and worn underneath traditional shoulder pads. The air inflated sealed rubber padding has a smooth, flat surface that changes to a modular configuration when the protective padding is donned; effectively conforming to the contour of the body area covered at creases that constitute flexible joints. The air inflated sealed rubber padding uses the cushioning power of air to displace the force of impact, such as impacts delivered to the shoulder, clavicular, and scapular areas. The protective padding not only prevents injuries, but is also capable of protecting injured players from further injury. Alternatively, the air inflated sealed rubber padding can additionally have a plurality of air filled openings that form an array of air filled pockets having a honeycomb appearance.

Abstract: A panty girdle comprises an upper panty portion and lower thigh covering portions. An elastic belt is wholly or partially sewn to the inner circumferential surface of the panty portion of the panty girdle and extends downwards towards the middle of front panels of the panty girdle. When one wears the panty girdle, one's Iliums are tightened by connecting the ends of the belt to achieve pelvis correction.

Abstract: A device for providing natal support and alleviating pain in a pregnant woman includes a support member, an apron, and a strap, with the strap removably attached to the apron. The strap may be removed after installation and adjustment of the natal support on the pregnant woman. The natal support alleviates pain by providing support to the lower abdomen and distributing the weight of the fetus and enlarged uterus over a large portion of the lower back. Additionally, the strap facilitates installation and proper positioning of the natal support on the human body by holding the apron in place on the back while it is being adjusted.

Abstract: A protective collar apparatus comprising a protective pad operably positioned behind the neck of a user, a torso mounted vest and a pair of flexible and non stretchable connecting straps joining the pad to the vest. An adjustment strap is also joined to the pad and is adapted to be looped around shoulder pads or the like. The adjustment strap allows selective tilting and positioning of the pad. The pad is crescent shaped and has a front side constructed of soft material and a rear side constructed of stiff material. The pad is shaped to cradle the head or helmet when the head is pushed rearwardly relative to the torso of the player.

Abstract: A wearable belt support device for use in assisting a handicapped individual including a first looped portion encircling a waist of an assisting individual and having a first interengaging end and a second interengaging end. At least one and preferably two hand hold portions are provided at first and second selected sides of the first looped portion and are capable of being grasped by an assisted individual. The device further includes a second shoulder strap portion extending upwardly from the first looped portion and capable of being resecurably attached at first and second ends to the first looped portion. An optional third neck support portion encircles a neck of the assisting individual and a connecting portion extends from the neck support portion and engages an intermediate location along the second shoulder strap portion.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a main panel constructed of substantially elastic material and dimensioned to be positionable about a portion of the body of a person in supporting relation thereto, such as the protruding region of the abdomen of a pregnant woman; and fasteners operable releasibly to secure the main panel in the supporting relation to provide such support.

Abstract: A vest adapted to be worn by an individual, such as a race car driver. The vest includes a cushioning assembly. The cushioning assembly is adapted to extend about the chest cavity, collar bones, sternum, shoulder blades, clavicles and rib area of the individual to prevent injury to the individual when impact is applied thereto. The cushioning assembly is also constructed to permit air to circulate about and cool the portions of the individual covered by the cushioning assembly. The cushioning assembly typically extends downwardly from about the hollow of the throat of individual to near the midriff of the individual whereby the individual can assume a seated position in a seat, such as a molded race car seat without substantial interference from the cushioning assembly.

Abstract: A back support device for supporting a wearer's back during various activities is described. The back support device includes an inner belt, and outer substantially inelastic belt, and a semi-rigid abdominal plate positioned beneath the outer substantially inelastic belt. The back support device is designed to be positioned circumferentially about a wearer's waist or lower torso region, such that the abdominal plate overlies an abdominal region of the wearer, with the substantially inelastic belt securing the abdominal plate firmly in position thereon, in order to increase the intraabdominal pressure and thereby support the wearer's lower spine. The inner belt is desirably substantially elastic in order that it closely conforms to the wearer's body and assists in increasing the intraabdominal pressure.

Abstract: A support belt to be worn around the waist of a person includes an elongated multi-layer strip. The elongated multi-layer strip includes a center portion and a pair of ends. The elongated multi-layer strip is sized and shaped so as to encircle the waist of the person with the center portion positioned against the back of the person and the pair of ends positioned against the front of the person, the pair of ends being releasably fastenable together to secure the support belt around the waist of the person. The center portion of the elongated multi-layer strip is shaped to define an angle of lordosis of approximately 15 degrees in the lumbar spinal region. A pair of inwardly curved sections sized and shaped so as to urge against the iliac crests of the person wearing the support belt are mounted on the multi-layer strip. The multi-layer strip may comprise a layer of rigid plastic and a pair of layers of a soft compressible plastic.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoulder and arm support garment capable of covering at least an upper body part of a human. The shoulder and arm support garment includes a front and back body part wherein at least one portion having a strong straining force is attached to the front and/or back body part of the garment. The garment of the invention is effective for preventing and treating shoulder joint or muscle disorders and can easily be put on an taken off by ordinary people.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a garment which provides abdominal support, especially for pregnant women. The garment includes a panty and support straps. there are two support straps fastened to the front of the panty and from there they pass each over the shoulder of a wearer, they crisscross in the back, they each pass over the hip of a wearer and then the supporting straps are overlappingly and adjustably fastened to each other below the abdomen. This arrangement transfers the weight of the abdomen to the shoulders of the wearer and prevents the person from assuming a slouching posture. The supporting straps are knitted from elastic yarns and the knitted loops face forward, that is, away from the person. These knitted loops form one part of hook and loop fasteners. Other lateral straps each are fastened to the front of the supporting straps, they each pass through loops at a side waistline of the panty and then are fastened on the back of the supporting straps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a back protector (1) for a motorcyclist, the object of which is to take up the impacts the motorcyclist's back side is exposed to in case of an accident and to protect against abrasions caused by the ground surface. The back protector (1) according to the invention comprises a protective part (3), shoulder straps (4) and fastening means (5) for fastening the back protector (1) to driving trousers (2). The first ends of the shoulder straps (4) are fastened to the upper end of the protective part (3). The second ends of the shoulder straps (4) are fastened to the front side waistband of the driving trousers (2) by the fastening means (5). On the other hand, the lower end of the protective part (3) is fastened to the back side waistband of the driving trousers (2) by the fastening means (5). The back protector (1) according to the invention is easy to put on, comfortable to wear and it serves both as a protector against falling and as a brace.

Abstract: An orthopedic belt for pelvis is disclosed, which comprises an upper belt made of an elastic cloth which covers mainly a sacroiliac joint and a lower belt made of the same elastic cloth which covers mainly a hip joint, wherein the right and left end portions of both upper and lower belts are joined to each other in an overlapped state to form both end portions of the orthopedic belt; middle portions in the length of the upper and lower belts are connected to each other in a parallel state via a plurality of cloth-made connecting pieces; a pocket is provided inside a central portion in the length of the upper belt; an orthopedic block for sacral bone support having a ceramic portion is received in the pocket; and hook and eye members for connecting the both end portions of the orthopedic belt upon being interlocked to each other are provided in both end portions of the orthopedic belt.

Abstract: A child body protector formed of polyurethane foam in an oval shape in the design of a ladybug on its outer surface which has straps to strap onto the back of a child in order to provide cushioning from a fall which may occur while a child is learning to walk. The outer image on the protector provides amusement to the child.

Abstract: A back support apparatus includes a pair of shoulder straps and a pair of heel connectors interconnected by a pair of support lines each with a resilient section, and further includes a cover pad with a belt for coupling around the user's waist and for positioning the pad over the user's lower back. In preferred forms, the apparatus includes a pair of spaced tubular guides coupled with the pad for guiding the support lines.

Abstract: A lower back brace construction 10 including a generally cruciform shaped cover member 20 having an outer 21 and an inner 22 cover panel provided with a pair of strap arms 23 and 24 and an upper 25 and lower 26 stem portion which envelopes a brace member 40. The outer cover panel 21 is provided with an odor absorbing unit 13.

Abstract: An orthopedic brace for spinal applications is formed from a plurality of relatively rigid hollowed-out parallelepiped portions adjacent pairs of which are joined along a relatively thin web of flexible material common to the two portions to provide pivotal motion between the two adjacent portions. Relative pivotal movement between the two adjacent portions is selectively restricted by an elongated threaded rod which is pivotably affixed at one end to one of the parallelepiped portions and extends through a portion of the other parallelepiped portion with a nut threadedly engaging the rod for adjustment therealong to selectively pull the other parallelepiped portion angularly toward the one parallelepiped portion. The nut engages a resilient washer to provide a limited yielding between the portions. The number of such portions joined together is arbitrary.

Abstract: A garment for supporting the lower back of a wearer. The garment includes a back panel including a cushion member. A pair of side panels are each attached to a respective side edge of the back panel. Support means are attached to each of the side panels to suspend the garment from the wearer's shoulders. The cushion member is positionable with respect to the wearer such that at least a portion of the cushion member supports the lower back of the wearer when the garment is being worn. Preferably, the cushion member includes a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion adapted to support the lower back of the wearer when the garment is being worn and the upper portion adapted to support the wearer's neck when the garment is not being worn. Further, the lower portion is preferably thicker than the upper portion. One or more of the side panels may include a pair of subpanels.

Abstract: Improved lumbar spine support including a posterior and an anterior panel for supporting the corresponding torso areas. These panels are connected by flexible fabric support belt arrangement for tightly surrounding the torso. The posterior panel preferably includes an elongated upright forwardly facing protrusion having a laterally extending wider lower portion for centering and securing the posterior panel over the lumbosacral area of the spine. The anterior panel, preferably slightly arcuate as seen from above, supports the abdominal musculature of the torso. A tightening strap arrangement connected to the support belt provides increased independent right and left side tightening of both panels against the torso.

Abstract: A support belt to be worn around the waist of a person includes an elongated strip of rigid material constructed of a low density material such as polyethylene. The elongated strip of rigid material includes a center portion and a pair of ends. The elongated strip of rigid material is sized and shaped so as to encircle the waist of the person with the center portion positioned against the back of the person and the pair of ends positioned against the front of the person, the pair of ends being releasably fastenable together to secure the support belt around the waist of the person. The center portion of the elongated strip of rigid material is shaped to define an angle of lordosis of approximately 15 degrees in the lumbar spinal region. The elongated strip of rigid material includes a plurality of inwardly curved sections sized and shaped so as to urge against the iliac crests of the person.

Abstract: A torso-shape controlling, lower back supporting garment that comprises a garment having control fabric panel portions adapted to extend in waist shape controlling relation to torso front, back and sides; the control fabric panel portions including zones positioned to be generally rigid at the torso front and back and to yieldably resiliently stretch generally horizontally at the torso sides, whereby support is provided at the lower back, and an hourglass torso shape at the waist is produced; and auxiliary structure extending in proximity to certain of said first control fabric panel portions to enhance the waist shape controlling functioning.

Abstract: In the case of the panty girdle having a panty part (1) and an abdominal part (2), the panty part (1) and the abdominal part (2) are connected to one another via a tunnel in which a supporting strap (6) is arranged.

Abstract: A device for preventing or reducing the incidence or intensity of pain occurring in a region of the body of a wearer, includes insulating material (2) which is arranged to be worn in conformity and close proximity with the body region. The insulating material has at least one layer (14) for reducing heat loss from the body region by convection and at least one reflective layer (13) for reducing heat loss from the body by radiation, whereby a targeted local warming effect is achieved in the body region such that the skin and underlying musculoskeletal structures are in such an active state that they can function properly to provide a clinical benefit to the body region.

Abstract: A therapeutic appliance is provided for application to the lumbar spine so as to overly the sacrum and sacroiliac joints. The therapeutic appliance is formed basically by an air bladder having a plurality of air chambers. The air chambers include a central air chamber elongated in a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction of the air bladder, and inclined air chambers provided on opposing sides of the transverse air chamber and elongated in directions inclined relative to the transverse air chamber downwardly and toward the respective longitudinal ends of air bladder. Gap air chambers are also provided in the gaps formed between the transverse air chamber and the innermost inclined air chambers. Longitudinally extending air chambers are provided at opposing longitudinal ends of the air bladder.

Abstract: A back support device for supporting a wearer's back during various activities is described. The back support device includes an inner belt, and outer substantially inelastic belt, and a semi-rigid abdominal plate positioned beneath the outer substantially inelastic belt. The back support device is designed to be positioned circumferentially about a wearer's waist or lower torso region, such that the abdominal plate overlies an abdominal region of the wearer, with the substantially inelastic belt securing the abdominal plate firmly in position thereon, in order to increase the intraabdominal pressure and thereby support the wearer's lower spine. The inner belt is desirably substantially elastic in order that it closely conforms to the wearer's body and assists in increasing the intraabdominal pressure.

Abstract: A back support device employs a torso covering sheet (18) having a plurality of resilient stiffening rods (20), a torso harness consisting a shoulder straps (10), an abdominal strap (12), a breast strap (22), and leg straps (14). The torso harness encompasses the entire back and buttocks of the wearer and its base attaches to the upper leg or thigh. The resilient stiffening rods (20) are placed in sleeves (16) sewn on the long axis of the torso covering sheet (18). When the user bends over the resilient stiffening rods (20) transfer load away from the lower back, and onto the large muscles of the upper leg, thereby relieving stress on the user's back.

Abstract: A harness carrier having a back support member with a configuration adaptable to the back of a user which includes terminating ends. Attached to the support member is a first pair of straps which are adapted to attach to each other and secure the harness to the user. An elastomeric member is attached to the support members to define a cord spanning from about 50 to 90 percent of said support member.

Abstract: A prenatal cradle (10) or undergarment for use by obese individuals and pregnant women for supporting a baby, surrounding amniotic fluid, and associated matter in a pregnant woman's uterus (12) by redistributing around the hips, torso and lower back downward and forward pressures exerted by the baby without inward movement towards the neck. The prenatal cradle (10) relieves strain on the woman's lower back (22), abdomen (24), and groin area (26). The prenatal cradle (10) includes an adjustable womb band (28) for supporting the uterus (12), and a pair of torso bands (36, 38) for redistributing the uterine weight across the torso. Connecting the womb band (28) to the pair of torso bands (36, 38) is a pair of associated side members (76, 78) which distribute the uterine weight around the trunk of the woman, separating the torso bands (36, 38) and exposing the abdomen (24) to relieve groin pressure without imposing constricting inward pressure on the uterus (12).

Abstract: A torso support belt system has individually contoured back and abdominal muscle support pads and an associated multi-belt system. The locations of the abdominal and back support pads around the wearer's body are adjustable, so as to provide contoured support for both the back and abdominal regions of the wearer. The back support pad is contoured to generally conform with the wearer's lower back region, while the abdominal muscle support pads are contoured to generally conform with the wearer's abdominal region. The multi-belt system contains inner and outer belts which are looped through slots in the back support pad and the abdominal muscle support pads in such a manner as to securely fasten the abdominal muscle support pads and the back support pad about the torso of the wearer.

Abstract: A heated back supporting device including a belt portion having a pair of pockets formed in an interior surface thereof. The belt portion is securable around a waist of a user. A pair of heated gel packets are adapted for removable coupling within the pair of pockets formed in the interior surface of the belt portion. A plurality of utility pockets are securable to an exterior surface of the belt portion.

Abstract: A postural bra for supporting and protecting a woman's breasts, helps prevent and correct a tendency of hyperkyphosis of the backbone. The postural bra comprises a bra body (12), provided in its central front part with vertical shoulder lifters (14A, 14B) and of a posterior support (16). The bra body contains, in its lateral edges, identical straps (18A, 18B) which are connected at one of their edges, to upper parts of the vertical folds (20A, 20B) of the referred posterior support (16) and, in the other edges, to the lower parts of the horizontal folds (22A, 22B) of the referred posterior support (16), from which point adjusting straps (24A, 24B) are lengthened.

Abstract: 05643184A back support for engaging the lower back region of a user, including a pair of inelastic straps and/or a combination of inelastic and elastic straps structured to engage the knees and the feet of a user. When the user is in a seated position and requires additional back support, the straps are connected to the feet and knees to exert a force on the back support for supporting the user's lower back.

Abstract: A back support assembly including a bulb pump which when pumped or squeezed by the user inflates an air cushion to exert the desired pressure and fit against the user's lower back. The cushion is secured to the middle of the elastic belt, which is adapted to wrap around the user's back to position the air cushion against the middle of the user's back. Opposing adjustment straps are attached to the back of the strap. With the belt secured around the user the adjustment straps can be pulled and releasably secured to the belt and/or each other at respective positions exerting the desired force on the air cushion and against the user's back. The bulb pump is conveniently attached to and carried by one of the adjustment straps. It is secured to the rear of that strap, and has its rounded forward portion extending out through an opening in the strap, operatively accessible for inflation/deflation by the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective gear having a primary front protective pad and a rear protective pad, the front and rear pads being flexibly connected to one another and being adjustable relative to one another. This allows the primary front protective pad to extend to a greater or lesser extent downwardly over the player's abdomen, so as to accommodate the desired positioning of the front protective pad on the player's body. The protective gear also has arm sections that are adjustable in length to permit desired positioning on the player's arms. In a variant, the protective gear of the invention also has an adjustable secondary front pad which is attached to the primary front pad and the rear pad and which is configured to cover the player's upper chest and clavicle areas. The protective gear according to the invention is particularly useful for ice hockey players and particularly goaltenders.

Abstract: The protective brace is worn by a figure skater to prevent impact borne bone bruising resulting from one or more falls of the skater on the ice. The brace has a semi-rigid, resilient plastic shell. The latter has a generally rectangular web defining a longitudinal axis and having two downwardly oriented, wide, curved extensions at the respective extremities of the longitudinal axis. The shell has a lower and an upper tongue integrally and orthogonally extending from the middle of the web respectively downwardly and upwardly. The shell is molded to fit a particular skater, the web resting on the lombo-sacral area of the back of the skater and molded so as to position the longitudinal axis partially around the hips, the two curved extensions projecting downwardly from the hips over the thighs, the lower tongue straddling over the coccygeal section of the spine and the upper tongue extending over the lombo-thoracic section of the spine.

Abstract: An outer garment such as a vest having an integral back supporting belt having a pair of inner straps for closing the belt around the wearer and outer tightening straps for pulling a lumbar supporting region tight to the wearer's back.

Abstract: A convertible abdominal support belt for securing around the waist of a user has an insulator insert panel for adding warmth to the user which may be removed when coolness is desired.

Abstract: A support belt has a core layer made of a three dimensional fabric in which a cushion layer has a serpentine undulating cross-sectional shape in at least one dimension so as to define peaks and valleys which space inner and outer surfaces of the core such that the thickness of the core at a given location is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of threads of the fabric at that location. The core may have multiple cushion layers and may be covered with a closed weave fabric on one or both sides thereof. Preferably, a strap encircles the core and a buckle is provided for adjustably securing the strap around a body with the core between the strap and the body.

Abstract: A body garment (FIG. 3) to which is attached extra vertebrae muscles (FIG. 1) comprised of: two half-rounds (4) containing pliable material fastened to a less pliable shroud (2). The shroud 2 captures the two half-rounds 4, thus making a two body contact on either side of the spinous process of the concave portion of the human back. Thus, making pressure contact with the erector spinae muscles on either side of the spinous process and on the outside of the transverse process, and on both sides of the spinous process. The erector spinae muscles and other muscles of the vertebral column help in lifting. However, their primary function is to protect the vertebrae bones, disks, and ligaments from slippage of a single vertebra, thereby preventing injuries to the surrounding ligaments and muscles. The body garment (FIG. 3) fasteners control body garment (FIG. 3) pressure to specific areas of the upper body. Fastening the waist fastener (8) and the upper abdominal fastener (10) will control body garment (FIG.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an abdominal support for the extended abdomen of a person who is pregnant or has a large abdomen due to obesity.

Abstract: A lower lumbar support for supporting a person's lower back muscles. The lower lumbar support includes a support belt having a first end and a second end and a belt fastener for securing the first end to the second end. The lower lumbar support also includes a first pad and a second pad, affixed to the support belt between the first and second ends, for exerting pressure on the person's lower back muscles when the lower lumbar support is being worn by said person. When the lower lumbar support is being worn, the two pads straddle the person's spine and thus lie on opposing sides of the spine. The lower lumbar support further includes a pressure strap attached to the support belt. The pressure strap has first and second wings, each of which have a tip. The tips each have a tip fastener for adjustably fastening the first and second wings to the support belt to apply further pressure to the person's lower back muscles via the pads.

Abstract: A torso-shape controlling, lower back supporting garment comprising a garment having control fabric panel portions adapted to extend in waist shape controlling relation to torso front, back and sides; the control fabric panel portions include zones positioned to provide rigidity at the torso front and back and to yieldably resiliently stretch generally horizontally at the torso sides, whereby support is provided at the lower back, and an hourglass torso shape at the waist is produced. Convexly curved stays are located to transfer tensioning loading to at least two of the generally rigid zones of the panel portions.

Abstract: A lumbosacral back support system with interchangeable and positionally adjustable lumbosacral orthopedic support members for supporting the spine of a user during physical activity, specifically for athletes and industrial workers. A back support band is provided with a first releasable attachment mechanism. A lumbosacral support member with second releasable attachment mechanism is provided for engagement with the first releasable attachment mechanism. The first and second releasable attachment mechanisms are arranged for attaching a lumbosacral support member to the back support band at a variety of positions relative to the spine of the user. The releasable attachment mechanism of the present invention provides the user the option to substitute different lumbosacral support members on the back support band. Additionally, the back support band may be releasably attach to a compression-type short to further secure the lumbosacral back support system to the user.

Abstract: A back support to be worn by sufferers on their bodies comprises a patch of fur having a shape with a contour including an uppermost widest side, two lateral sides extending downwardly from the uppermost side and converging toward one another, and a smallest lower side connecting the lateral sides with one another, and means for holding the patch on a user's body.

Abstract: A body brace for use in the treatment of scoliosis and other spinal abnormalities includes a bottom shell sized and shaped to be fitted around a patient's pelvis, a middle shell sized and shaped to be fitted around the patient's abdomen and a top shell sized and shaped to be fitted around the back and the sides of the patient's rib cage. The top shell is made up of a left segment and a right segment. The middle shell is connected to the bottom shell by first and second lockable swivel mechanisms which provide for lateral, front and back, and rotational movement of the middle shell relative to the bottom shell. The left segment of the top shell is connected to the middle shell by a third lockable swivel mechanism which provides for lateral, front and back, and rotational movement of the left segment of the top shell relative to the middle shell independent of the right segment of the top shell.