Abstract: The present invention provides fire protective headgear that is capable of being put on and taken off quickly. The headgear has a face mask with a transparent visor connected to a surrounding flexible flange. A cap formed with a rear gap is attached to the flange with straps. A hood has a lip for sealing to the flange. A series of fasteners is assembled around the flange and a series of mating fasteners is assembled around the hood. To put the headgear on, the hood is draped forward over the face mask, the cap is draped over the hood, and the face mask is placed onto the firefighter's face. The cap is moved to cover the back of the firefighter's head and the hood is moved to cover the cap and cover the neck and shoulders of the firefighter.

Abstract: An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, includes a first end portion with an opening configured to receive part of a second end portion, with a retaining part included as part of the first or second end portion.

Abstract: A merchandising hanger has a planar surface adapted to receive printed indicia thereon and characterized by having a top and a base. The top of the planar surface is formed as a hook, cutout, or hole so as to allow the merchandising hanger to be suspended from a conventional merchandising rack. A tab extends from the base of the planar surface and includes a stud integral with the tab and a stud-receiving aperture in another portion of the tab. The aperture has a flange associated therewith. Intermediate between the stud and the aperture is a tab portion having a thickness less than the tab portion proximal to the planar surface. The relative thicknesses of tab portions and the interaction between the stud and complementary aperture afford a theft deterrent without compromising the merchandising function.

Abstract: A central elastomeric web, having concave sides to accommodate an individual's groin area, includes the central web to provide a plurality of tether webs extending longitudinally beyond the central web, with each tether web including a latch fastener for securement to a perimeter portion of an individual's shirt in use.