Abstract: A gazebo cover adaptable for gazebos having different sized canopies include a fabric panel having a central opening and a perimeter defining at least three adjacent perimeter portions. The fabric panel includes a plurality of centrally-converging gussets extending between the perimeter and the central opening. A closure, for example, a slide zipper, is provided for selectively opening the gussets to form a relatively large canopy sized to fit a predetermined large size canopy frame, and for selectively closing the gussets to form a relatively small canopy sized to fit a predetermined small size canopy frame. A peak cap is positioned over and attached to the central opening of the fabric panel for closing the central opening.

Abstract: A mouse cord stand or stand for supporting a mouse cord includes a mechanism to attach the cord on a vertical member having the opposite end attached to a base. The vertical member may be telescopically extended to the maximum comfort level of the user or for maximum dis-entanglement of said mouse cord. A base is attached to the vertical member. Said base my be molded for maximum stability based upon weight or configuration. Alternatively, said base may further utilize adhesives or screws.

Abstract: An article over which a moulding is to be made, aid moulded-over article comprising a base 2 having a top surface 6 and a bottom surface 4, hooks 3 extending from the bottom surface 4 of the base and metallic material fixed on the top surface of the base, the hooks 3 being disposed in a region in the form of a longitudinal strip, the base is flat in shape, the hook strip has a width less than 12 mm, preferably between 3 and 10 mm, and the flat base 2 is of a material such and of a thickness such that it can undergo deformation to follow the shapes of top edges of walls on which the article for moulding over is intended to be placed by its bottom surface.

Abstract: A multi-pocketed decorative fabric organizer that resembles a folding file and serves as a workspace when opened and then folds up in seconds keeping all the items and materials stored in it intact, and provides a portable and compact organizer for various purposes. The organizer consists of a hard surface that folds out to a writing or working space consisting of conveniently located plastic storage pockets and an exterior of decorative fabrics.

Abstract: A bendable touch fastener product having a longitudinally continuous foundation member that has an array of touch fastener elements, having respective resin stem extending outwardly from an outer surface of the foundation member, such that the array of fastener element is bounded by longitudinal array edges and spaced apart from opposite side sealing surfaces, and a method of manufacture of the bendable touch fastener product.

Abstract: An apparatus that securely supports and displays for adjustable viewing of portable electronic devices where the apparatus can be frictionally engaged into any accessible material seam as well as being supportable on flat surfaces.

Abstract: A chair type massage machine that enables a massager to effectively perform massages, ensures safety, reduces costs, and allows for easy attachment and removal of a cushion to and from a backrest. The massage machine includes a massage unit (5) that may be raised and lowered in a backrest (2). The massage unit (5) includes a massager (7) projecting toward the front from the backrest (2). A cushion (4) is formed to be generally U-shaped and arranged on a front surface of the backrest (2). The cushion (4) includes an opening (8) in which is arranged the massager (7), which is lowered and raised with the massage unit (5). The massager (7) is movable in the opening (8) of the cushion (4). A fastening means fastens the cushion (4) to the front surface of the backrest (2). The fastening includes hook-and-loop fasteners (10, 11) that are separated by application of downward external force of a certain amount or more to a lower rim of the opening (8) in the cushion (4).

Abstract: A clip assembly is provided for securing a crib bumper to a crib. The clip assembly may include a clip adapted to be secured to the crib bumper. The clip may include a body member having a first arm and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The clip may also include a clasping member carried by the body member and adapted to clasp the first arm and the second arm. The clip assembly may also include a belt adapted to secure the clip to a portion of the crib. The belt may include a strap member having a fastener, adapted to secure the strap member to the crib portion. The belt may also include a protruding member carried by the strap member and adapted to be received by the linking member.

Abstract: A mobile security apparatus without wheels is provided. The mobile security system may be suitable for transportation to and/or deployment in locations that are not accessible by roads, such as those covered by ice or snow, those in a body of water, etc. For some embodiments, the mobile security apparatus includes surveillance equipment, a pole for supporting the surveillance equipment, a base unit for supporting the pole, and wheel-less positioning means for transporting the mobile security system.

Abstract: A tape-shaped engaging member F for fixing an upholstery material to seats, which includes a hook surface fastener composed of a double Raschel-knitted base fabric 1 and projecting mushroom-type fastening elements 2 on the surface of the base fabric and a foamed resin layer 3 integrally united to the back surface of the hook surface fastener, and a method of producing a resin molded article equipped with the engaging member. The tape-shaped engaging member is easily set to a mold, has good in-plane flexibility and deforms in good conformity with three-dimensionally curved surfaces.

Abstract: A towel with a non-skid, antimicrobial, polyester mesh material (nylon PVC) backing affixed to the back of the towel for a person exercising or weight training at the gym. The non-skid antimicrobial side of the towel, protects the person from the spread of germs. The antimicrobial side of the towel acts like a barrier from the person and the exercise apparatus during usage. The towel is used to protect the person from the germs at the gym as well as use to wipe sweat from the body. The towel is comprised of two distinctive sides. Top side of the towel is made of a terry cloth material or other soft micro-fiber material. The bottom side of the towel contains the non-skid backing that helps keep the towel in place and allows the person to distinguish the side of the towel that lays on the exercise apparatus. The back also has Velcro closure strips across the top and approximately 4 inches down from the top.

Abstract: An elongate mounting strip for mounting screens to structures includes an elongate base that can be secured to the structure with screws, bolts, rivets, adhesives, etc. The elongate base includes an array of relatively stiff filaments or hooks or posts over which the edge of the screen can be stretched and secured. The filaments or hooks engage through and hook onto the openings in the screen to secure the screen in place. A protective and decorative cover is provided for concealing this attachment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispenser for female hygiene accessories. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dispenser, sanitary napkins, pads, tampons and so forth, which enables pulling out of the dispenser sanitary napkins or a female hygiene accessory by operating a handle or a mechanical operation or pulling out manually.

Abstract: A fastening fabric structure is disclosed to have a micro-fibriform loop fabric, fabricated by complex, textured micro-fiber yarn and split thereafter to recover more and smaller fibers, all of the fibers forming the micro-fibriform loops or pile loops between the inter-weaving or inter-knitting nodes, and a fibriform pile fabric, fabricated by spun yarn or synthetic filament yarn and sheared to form erected, dispersed non-hook fiber bundles of micro-fibriform pile for fastening the micro-fibriform loops of said micro-fibriform loop fabric. The erected, dispersed non-hook fiber bundles of micro-fibriform pile will not be tangled together, enhancing the fastening ability of the fastening fabric.

Abstract: The lockdown shade is a device for preventing visual access to an area through a window of a door. The device has a shade normally stored on a mounting system that is positioned on a wall surface adjacent to the door window. The shade is fabricated from a solid, opaque material having fastener(s) on its rear surface to effect quick and easy attachment to the door window. The fastener(s) also function to provide attachment to the mounting system. The shade is configured and dimensioned to cover the window in the door.

Abstract: A Roman shade assembly includes a frame and a shade which is removably connected to the frame. The shard is composed of an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion has one end connected to the frame and a first connection member is connected to an outside of the end of the inner portion. Multiple first male members are connected to the inner portion. The outer portion has a second connection member connected to an inside of an end thereof and the second connection member is connected to the first connection member of the inner portion. Multiple first female members are connected the inside of the outer portion and connected to the first male member. The inner and outer portions can be easily separated from each other by disengaging the first male and female members.

Abstract: A hand-mounted carrier is provided comprising a panel member overlaying at least a portion of the back of the hand. The carrier includes an upper surface facing away from the hand and a lower surface facing toward the hand. The upper surface defines a mounting area thereon for securing at least one accessory. At least one loop member is attached to the panel member for at least partially wrapping around at least one finger of the hand to partially anchor a portion of the panel member to the hand. At least one strap is attached to the panel member for at least partially wrapping around the wrist of the hand to anchor at least a portion of the panel member to the hand.

Abstract: An automatic gripping closure device comprising a first element with hooks comprising a first base band and at least two first hooks originating from the first band and placed in at least one row of first hooks (9), each first hook being delimited by two faces (11, 12) that are mutually opposed and transverse to the direction of the at least one row of first hooks and at least one coupling portion (13, 14) protruding laterally from the stem, preferably at the top of the latter, while extending in a direction transverse to the direction of the row, and a second element with hooks comprising a second base band and at least two second hooks originating from the second band and placed in at least one row.

Abstract: A mechanical fastener is disclosed. The mechanical fastener generally comprises the male component of a hook and loop fastening system. The male component contains a plurality of protrusions that have been surface modified. In particular, the protrusions have been surfaced modified in a manner that prevents damage to a female component during engagement and disengagement but yet still forms a firm attachment with the female component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film comprising individual anchored filaments. More specifically, the invention relates to the female part of a hook-and-loop self-adhering support, comprising a plastic film and independent filaments which are fixed to one of the faces of the film. The invention is characterized in that part of the length of each filament is anchored to the plastic film, while the remainder thereof is disposed at a distance from the film, such as to form loops. According to the invention, the film is made from a non-elastic and non-heat-shrinkable material and the filaments have a count of less than 10, preferably less than or equal to 7.7, for example between 2 and 5 decitex.

Abstract: Molded touch fastener elements or hooks that feature a head or crook that is quite large with respect to the size of the overall hook, or with respect to the entrance below the hook heads through which the loops must pass for engagement to occur. The hooks are particularly useful for high cycle life applications when mated with low loft loops.

Abstract: Method for the production of an adhesive closure device together with an apparatus and adhesive closure device produced accordingly. The invention relates to a method for the production of an adhesive closure device (10), preferably consisting of at least one plastic material, during which a backing (12) with a plurality of protruding stems (14) is connected to individual heads (16) in such a way that for at least a part of the above-mentioned stems (14), the free ends (18) thereof come into contiguous or embedded contact with a contact face (20) of each assignable head (16). The invention relates additionally to an apparatus for carrying out the method and to an adhesive closure device produced according to the method.

Abstract: One embodiment of a garment item which allows wearers to count down or up to any occasion. The embodiment consists of a patch (13), frame (12) and separators (19) on the garment. In conjunction with our incomplete sentence slogans and the combination of numerical appliqués created from base (14) and hook (16), a wearer can look forward to almost any occasion and communicate his or her message to the world.

Abstract: A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example.

Abstract: An elastic attachment strap that has its ends connected together using Velcro-type hook and loop fasteners, where the fasteners are cut into multiple sections that are spaced along the elastic strap, said strips being placed at angles rather than straight across the width of the elastic strap.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter introducing device includes a needle hub slidably inserted into a barrel and holding a needle cannula, a biasing member disposed to bias the needle hub to a rear position so as to retract the needle cannula in the barrel, and an easy release unit including an engaging wall segment which is attached to an outer surface of the barrel, two flexible squeezed wall segments which extend from the engaging wall segment and which is squeezable so as to move two latch members to steer clear of a retained end of the needle hub through an access hole in the barrel, thereby permitting the biasing member to bias the needle hub towards the rear position.

Abstract: Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, closure systems comprising composite webs, and methods of attaching articles are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions and are attached to a surface of a substrate. The polymeric structures include an area that is attached to the substrate and a detached area that is not attached to a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: The motor vehicle windshield and window kit includes a plurality of insulated panels for covering respective interior surfaces of a windshield and at least one window of a motor vehicle to prevent sunlight and environmental noise from entering the motor vehicle, and for further providing privacy for the occupants of the motor vehicle. At least one privacy flap is substantially centrally formed through at least one of the plurality of insulated panels. Additionally, a plurality of releasable fasteners are provided for releasably securing the plurality of insulated panels to the interior surfaces of the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window, so that the insulated panels cover the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window to provide privacy, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation for the interior of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A fastener adapter and fastener strap combination includes a first strap member having first and second ends, an outer surface and an inner surface with hook material; and a second strap member having first and second opposing surfaces of hook material. The second strap member is attached to the inner surface intermediately between the first and second ends of the first strap member. The first surface of the second member and a portion of the inner surface of the first member define a first all-hook opening. The second surface of the second member and a portion of the inner surface of the first member define a second all-hook surface. The combination also includes a continuous fastener strap having first and second end portions, the first end portion frictionally attached to the first all-hook opening and the second end portion frictionally attached to the second all-hook surface.

Abstract: A strap and mat that attach together for the purpose of hanging the mat for cleaning, air drying, and/or storage. The strap may also be used as a carrying strap for the rolled mat and a detachable exercise strap.

Abstract: An electronic device mounting box includes a tray to which an electronic device is adapted to be attached. The mounting box includes a box having a front opening through which the tray is adapted to pass, left and right sides, and left and right supports associated with the left and right sides for supporting the tray along left and right sides, respectively, of the tray and permitting the tray to be moved between an access position at least partially outside the front opening to an installed position inside the box.

Abstract: Touch fasteners for use as mold inserts in molding seat foam buns include a sheet-form base a magnetically attractable material disposed on the upper face of the sheet-form base, and a film cover covering the magnetically attractable material wherein maximum slope angle of the film cover, is less than about 75° as measured from the upper surface of the sheet form base to the outside surface of the cover. The magnetically attractable material is a strand of frangible composite constructed to be readily segmented with the seat foam bun during recycling.

Abstract: A dispenser for a center-fed roll of web material in the form of tissue paper or nonwoven material has a dispenser opening which preferably has an elongated shape wherein one side edge is provided with tearing elements and the opposite side edge is smooth and free from tearing elements, and wherein the length of the dispenser opening is between 40 and 90% of the roll diameter and the width of the dispenser opening is at least 10 times the thickness of the web material and at least 5 mm, but no more than 40 mm. Preferably the dispenser is portable, wherein at least a substantial part of the dispenser is made of a moisture and tear resistant flexible material adapted for multiple use and the dispenser further includes a reclosable opening through which the roll of web material may be inserted into the dispenser.

Abstract: Methods to modify an engaging surface of a fibrous landing layer of a mechanical fastener are generally disclosed, along with products made from the same. For instance, the engaging surface of the landing layer can be mechanically modified to increase the fuzziness of the layer, which allows more fibers to engage the other surface of the mechanical fastener. For example, the improved engaging surface of the landing layer can increase the shear resistance of a mechanical fastener comprising a foam layer and a landing layer.

Abstract: A fastening system for a wearing article comprising a pair of hook carrying side edge portions with a hook component and a pair of loop carrying side edge portions with a loop component adapted to be detachably engaged with each other.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item about its circumference having a plurality of wrapping portions forming a continuous roll. Each wrapping portion has a length that is greater than the circumference of an item to be wrapped with a width that is transverse to its length. Each of the wrapping portions include at least one fastener secured in an area there such that the continuous roll includes a plurality of serially disposed fasteners that are spaced from one another along the continuous roll. Each fastener includes a plurality of engaging elements for engaging a plurality of fiber elements of an underlying or overlying segment of a respective wrapping portion during a wrapping cycle. With this arrangement, the tail end of a respective wrapping portion will be secured by the plurality of engaging elements to the underlying or overlying segment at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: There is provided a hook fastener comprising a base, where at least one surface has a multiplicity of engaging projections, which projections have a top surface and an attached end that are arranged in a region to form one or more shapes. There is also provided a method for forming the above fastener comprising dispersing onto a contact release surface polymer particles in at least one discrete area forming a predetermined shape and forming preform projections. The front surface of the base is fixed to the terminal ends of at least some of the preform projections and then removed from the contact release surface in the form of the predetermined shape. In an alternative method polymer particles are uniformly dispersed onto a contact release surface using electrostatic attraction and selectively transferred to the base in the predetermined shape by masks or selective adhesion or the like.

Abstract: A web for use in applying a functional material is provided. The web includes a layer that has a plurality of elevated regions. The layer defines a plurality of cavities such that the cavities are located between adjacent elevated regions. A plurality of depressed regions are located on the layer intermediate the elevated regions. The layer has a longitudinal direction and a longitudinal mid-plane defined therethrough. A plurality of functional material members are located in the cavities of the layer. The functional material members are adapted for adhesion of particles or surfaces thereon. The layer is extendable in the longitudinal direction so that the elevated regions are moved in a direction towards the longitudinal mid-plane.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a polymeric film hook netting comprising a continuous film backing having a net section formed of plurality of a first set of thermoplastic strands extending in a first direction and a second set of integral strands extending in a second direction at least one of which strands has upstanding hook elements and a second integral non-net film section.

Abstract: An anti-slip attachment apparatus is provided including a first section having a first section first side and a first section second side. One of either loop fasteners or hook fasteners are on the first section first side. A second section adjoins the first section. The second section has a second section first side and a second section second side. The other of either loop fasteners or hook fasteners are on the second section first side. The second section is adapted to fold onto the first section such that the fasteners on the first section first side contact the fasteners on the second section first side. Additional loop or hook fasteners are on the second section second side.

Abstract: A window shade system comprising a roller tube, a top casing, and a shade having a first end engaged with the roller tube and a second end engaged with the top casing such that the shade forms a bight between its ends that separates the shade into a front portion and a back portion. A rod is disposed in the bight. A lift mechanism, typically a motor, rotates the roller tube and moves the shade between a raised position where the bight is adjacent the top casing and a lowered position where the bight is distanced from the top casing. When the shade is in the lowered position, the front portion of the shade comprises a decorative fabric layer and the back portion comprises a sound attenuating layer, such as a polymer film with filler material or mass loaded vinyl. The window shade system typically comprises side casings that have channels for receiving the side edges of the shade.

Abstract: Touch fasteners for use as mold inserts in molding seat foam buns include a strip-form base a magnetically attractable material disposed on the strip-form base; and film selvedges biased to depend downward from the strip-form base toward the fastening side, such that they will be deflected away from the fastening side as the fastener is pressed into an associated trench.

Abstract: A support system with repositionable bolsters with a panel of material, which can comprise elastomeric mesh, and bolsters repositionably securable to the panel of material. The panel of material can be retained relative to a bed or other structure or by a frame, which can be foldable. The bolsters, which can be formed with a breathable mesh shell, can be secured to the panel of material by a plurality of extendable and retractable fingers for being received through apertures in the panel of elastomeric material, by at least one expansible structure for being received through the apertures in the panel of elastomeric material and expanded, or by pivotable arms adjustable between generally parallel and non-parallel dispositions. The support system can be used independently or incorporated within a crib, bassinet, car seat, high chair, swing, bouncing seat or support, or any other support structure.

Abstract: A hook and loop strap for attachment to an object and that is usable with loop indicia. The hook and loop strap has a first end, a second end, a top side surface area and a bottom side surface area, with all of the top side surface area being a hook portion. The loop indicia attached to the top side surface area of the strap has a means for attachment for the first end to the second end for attachment of the strap around the object and a second hook and loop fastener, with a second hook portion for attaching the loop indicia to the top side surface area.

Abstract: A heat resistant curtain has a vent typically extending up from a bottom edge. At the vent, flaps of the curtain on either side of the vent have marginal overlaps. To these are stitched elevated temperature resistant hook and loop fastening tapes. These normally keep the vent closed. The curtain is provided with a bottom bar drawn up to close the head box when the curtain is not deployed. When the curtain is deployed, the bottom bar rests on the floor.

Abstract: The invention regards an arrangement (10, 30) such as a flat panel TV (12), which has a changeable front panel (14) adapted to a front face (16, 34, 40) of the arrangement (10, 30). The front panel (14) is changeable from the arrangement (10, 30) via magnets (22), Velcro material and notches (60), whereby the front panel (14) is changeable through simple hand grips.

Abstract: A method for forming a fastener product includes folding a sheet material about a longitudinal fold line to form a longitudinal edge portion overlapping only an adjacent portion of the sheet material, leaving another portion of the sheet material exposed as a remainder portion. The folded sheet material is continuously introduced to a gap adjacent to a surface of a rotating mold roll. Moldable resin is introduced between the sheet material and the mold roll to fill fixed cavities in the rotating mold roll to form portions of the fastener elements as stems bonded to one of the overlapping edge portion and the remainder portion. Additional material is bonded to the other of the overlapping edge portion and the remainder portion with the bonding occurring in the gap. The resin is solidified, then, stripped from the surface of the mold roll by pulling the stems from their respective cavities.

Abstract: The modular drum according to the present invention consists of a central tubular profile (7a) made of steel or of a composite having in cross section a square or rectangular profile forming the central part or core of the said drive drum (7) and a demountable flexible shell (7m) having an external profile (7d) in the form of a portion of a cylinder and a flat and rectilinear internal profile (7e) complementary to that of the tubular profile (7a) so that the said drive drum (7) has a cylindrical external profile that can be deformed elastically under external pressure.

Abstract: A strap system for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing at least one sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires, from one another. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of the material strip from the reel-strip end. Each system includes at least two attached straps which each independently of the other may be used to loopably bind objects. Apertures between the straps permit cinching of each strap.

Abstract: A sock keeper holds clothing items together in the laundry. A flexible base extends between opposite first and second edges, and between opposite ends. One of the base ends has a first tab projecting outward adjacent the base first edge. The opposite base end has a second tab projecting outward adjacent the base second edge. The tabs are thereby spaced apart, allowing manual grasping of the tabs separately. A flexible tail extends from a proximal end adjacent the base first edge to an opposite distal end. The tail surface is made from the loop portion of hook-and-loop material, to ensure that the tail surface does not catch on any clothing items in the wash. The tail closely encircles the clothing items. A base panel on the base upper surface is made from the hook portion of hook-and-loop material, so as to releasably engage the tail surface, defining a primary fastener. The base panel ends releasably engage one another above the tail distal end, defining a secondary fastener.