Abstract: To ensure an excellent slip-proof effect for a hygiene item, in particular for a baby diaper or an incontinence diaper when opening the diaper, a fastening tape is proposed having a separate film-like grip area with a macroscopically structured surface. Likewise, a hygiene item having such a grip area and a method for manufacturing such a fastening tape are proposed.

Abstract: In combination with a bra having a front anchor strap portion and a rear anchor strap portion, an adjustable bra strap includes an elongated enclosed loop of flexible fabric with one end forming an attachment section. One end of the enclosed loop is coupled to the rear anchor strap portion and the other end is coupled to the front anchor strap portion. The enclosed loop extends through a first coupler with the attached coupler being movable longitudinally along one side of the enclosed loop. An element of a fastener is affixed to the attachment section and a complemental element is affixed to a facing portion of the enclosed loop. The element is positioned to mate with and releasably connect to the complement element in a selected orientation.

Abstract: A fastening tape has a sheet-form base carrying an array of hooking members (10,22,24,34) each having a height (h) of about 0.008 inch (0.2 millimeter) or less, as measured from the base, and fiber-engaging features, such as re-entrant tips (18,32), disposed less than about 0.003 inch (0.08 millimeter) from their upper surfaces, as measured normal to the base. Such hooking members are employed to releasably engage directly into foams and fine denier non-woven materials, such as those of insulation, filters, construction moisture barriers, disposable gowns and diapers.

Abstract: Hospital patient garments that resemble conventional clothing while offering the convenience of conventional hospital gowns comprising a central panel, a first sleeve panel and second sleeve panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel, first side panel and second side panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel below the first and second sleeve panels, third sleeve panel and fourth sleeve panel defined between the first and second sleeve panels and side panels, respectively, upper back panel, collar, head and neck opening defined by the central panel, plurality of buttonholes in the first and second sleeve panels and first and second side panels, and a plurality of buttons affixed to the sleeve panels, side panels and center panels.

Abstract: A garment or undergarment, such as an absorbent article, having a first region, a second region opposed to the first region and a garment material extending through at least a portion of the first region. The garment material has a surface wherein at least a portion of the surface has been mechanically modified to form a plurality of surface protrusions integrally from the garment material. The garment further includes a landing zone having a plurality of fibrous loops located at least partially in the second waist region and adapted to engage with the surface protrusions of the first region to provide a closure mechanism for holding the first region and the second region in an overlapping configuration.

Abstract: A garment and method for reducing electromagnetic radiation produced by a transmitting device typically located inside a body. The garment may include material to prevent or lower electromagnetic radiation. A method for using such a garment to lower electromagnetic emissions is described.

Abstract: A hook and loop fastener is disclosed for the pockets of articles and clothing such as coats, shirts and blouses comprising a hook fastener part, a loop fastener part and a deactivation flap which is attached to an article of clothing for being inserted between the hook fastener part and the loop fastener part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to strap assemblies. More specifically, the present invention relates to strap assemblies for supporting one or more devices mountable on an individual or patient, such as a drainage reservoir or other medical devices. Furthermore, the strap assemblies of the present invention are designed to alleviate some of the discomfort in wearing such an assembly. The strap assemblies of the present invention generally comprise a waist strap, a shoulder strap device and one or more front straps.

Abstract: In a garment which can receive a printed circuit board having a sound synthetic chip (10), a sound outputting element (12), a switch (14), a battery (15) and the like mounted on the printed circuit board (20) and which is capable of outputting a sound or breaking the output of the sound by operating the switch (14), said garment comprises a button exposing hole (32) for exposing at least a portion of the button (14a) of said switch (14) and said sound outputting element (12) in front of it; and a moisture-proof paper (70) being positioned between an inner surface of said non-woven fabric pocket (30) and an rear surface of said printed circuit board (20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles of clothing and footwear and more particularly to an insertable patch or emblem which fits under the overlapping layer of a pocket formed in the article of clothing or footwear. The patch or emblem and the pocket in the article include releasable attachment means.

Abstract: Data-suits for real-time computer animation of cartoon and virtual-reality characters are disclosed. The data-suit have a number of sensors providing time-varying positional data from a human actor.

Abstract: A versatile costume system is provided including a body suit with a plurality of fasteners mounted thereon. Also included is a plurality of unique masks each adapted to be worn by a user. A plurality of resilient decorative plates are equipped with fasteners that are adapted to be removably attached to those of the body suit. It should be noted that the decorative plates each match one of the masks.

Abstract: Medium members such as thread are provided between woven fabric sheet such as warp knitting serving as the other sheet and base member, forming linear raised portions in the woven fabric sheet. The density of woven fabric sheet at the inclined portions to either side of these raised portions becomes coarse and the gaps between fine filaments on the woven fabric sheet spread, so that retaining heads of one sheet can easily enter and so that the fine filaments easily become hooked to the base portion of the retaining heads. Consequently, the retaining of the one sheet and the other sheet in strengthened, and the peeling strength is improved.

Abstract: An enhanced flexibility fastener product has a base and hook elements extending from the base. Rip-stops integrally molded with the base and with the hook elements are offset relative to the hook elements to reduce widthwise stiffness of the fastener product. Edge margins of the fastener are feathered in that they taper or otherwise reduce in thickness over an extended distance, preferably from at or near the hooks to an edge, resulting in a softer, less irritating fastener tape. Fasteners according to the invention are particularly advantageous on disposable absorbent garments such as diapers, sanitary napkins, and other articles of wear which come into contact with a user's skin.

Abstract: A new sunlight blocking sleeves for protecting the skin on the arms and shoulders of a wearer from sunlight. The inventive device includes a pair of sleeves with each sleeve having opposite wrist and shoulder openings and which is adapted for wearing on the arm and shoulder of a wearer the sleeve. An elongate flexible strap is coupled to the sleeve around the periphery of the shoulder. The flexible strap has a free end portion which is attachable to another portion of the flexible strap to hold the sleeve over the shoulder of a wearer.

Abstract: An article of a fabric material having an outside surface, an inside surface, and an orifice, and an affixing means on the inside surface bordering the orifice and hidden from view when one views the orifice and the outside surface. Provided in conjunction therewith is an underlying section having an imprint, pocket or pouch on one side thereof, and an affixing means on a border region of said one side, outwards of the imprint, pocket or pouch. The underlying section can be affixed to the affixing means to be visible in the orifice when one views the orifice and the outside surface. The underlying section can further have an imprint, pocket or pouch on a second side thereof, and affixing means also on a border region of this second side, outwards of the imprint, pocket or pouch on the second side. This allows either side of the underlying section to be displayable in the orifice.

Abstract: A cape for hair cutting having a feature which prevents cut hair from clogging the neck closure. Additionally, the cape has a resiliently connected toy which can be accessible for play by a child.

Abstract: A combined hand glove and aerosol repellent device. A small cylindrical canister of an aerosol repellent is held unobtrusively and securely in a glove and worn by a person for protection against sudden assaults from humans and animals. The repellent canister has a hook material patch which attaches to a loop material patch positioned approximately between the first and third knuckles of the index finger. The glove has a pocket which secures the bottom portion of the canister. The glove can be tipless (open fingered) or a complete glove for cold weather.

Abstract: An attachment device for releasably securing first and second clothing items comprises a first tab and a second tab each including mating hook and loop fastening elements which are mounted to respective clothing items in an orientation wherein the hook and loop fastening elements of the first tab engage and releasably connect to the hook and loop fastening elements of the second tab such that forces tending to separate the first and second clothing items during laundering result in the application of a shear force to the connected tabs.

Abstract: The surgical garment of the present invention is to be worn by a patient. The garment is preferably a three-piece garment and is comprised preferably of polypropylene fabric. The garment pieces are a hood piece to cover a patient's head and neck, a top piece to cover a patient's torso and upper extremities and bottom pieces to cover a patient's lower extremities. The garment assists a patient in maintaining homeostasis or a constant body temperature before, during and after surgery. There is at least one opening within the garment to allow access to a patient for surgical procedures, placement of an intravenous tube into the patient, placement of a monitor sensor upon the patient, administration of a shot to the patient and other necessary medical procedures.

Abstract: A pair of stretchable therapeutic sleeve embodiments for slipping over a human limb such as a leg, an arm, or a foot. They each have a primary tubular member made of stretchable material and they are used in combination with a cool or hot pack for either cooling or heating a particular body member. One embodiment has a pocket wall secured to the inner surface of the primary tubular member for removably receiving the hot or cool pack. The other embodiment requires a hot or cool foot pack having a specific configuration that is positioned over a liner sleeve and inside the primary tubular member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles of clothing and footwear and more particularly to an insertable patch or emblem which fits under the overlapping layer of a pocket formed in the article of clothing or footwear. The patch or emblem and the pocket in the article include releasable attachment means.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible pouch comprising a container portion and a neck portion. The neck portion is integrally connected to the container portion. The container portion may be constructed of flexible, elastic material with a water-impermeable layer, which is expandable to accommodate the insertion and storage of cleaning articles therein. The neck portion may be constructed of flexible, elastic material which includes an opening of a sufficient size to allow the insertion and extraction of cleaning articles to and from the container portion. The flexible, elastic material of which the pouch is constructed includes two panels of equal size and shape which are securely and cooperatively affixed to one another in parallel orientation about their circumferential edges to form the flexible pouch. Closure means are employed for narrowing the opening in the neck portion and retaining the contents therein.

Abstract: An examination gown is formed of fabric and includes six panels. Two upper body panels are joined with four lower skirt panels. The panels are seamed so that two lower side access slits are provided and front and back access slits are provided through the upper body panels.

Abstract: A play costume is comprised of a plurality of pads detachably mountable on body worn apparel. Optional items such as a belt and carrying bag with a draw string for transporting and storing the play costume parts may be packaged with the play costume as part of a costume kit. Further peripherals which may be included with the costume include: an integral sound system, interchangeable pads, simulated weapons, infrared detection systems, a powered simulated eye patch, interchangeable program cartridges and an integral light system.

Abstract: Clothing for physically impaired people has a top garment section (1) and a bottom garment section (8) with which a physically impaired person (24) is dressed while in a wheelchair (25), or other handicap or normal furniture. The top garment section has arm sleeves (2), a wraparound torso enclosure (10, 17) with rear fastening (4), attachment-strap fasteners (5) and hand covers in the sleeves. The bottom garment section has wraparound abdomen enclosure (17), wraparound thigh enclosure (13), lower-leg wraparound enclosure (15), and wraparound feet-and-base enclosure (12, 16) with respectively select rear fastening. The bottom garment section is attachable to the top garment section. A selection of attachment means (4, 19, 20, 21, 22), a selection of rear attachment positions, and selections of shapes and forms of arm sleeves, torso enclosures, thigh enclosures, lower-leg enclosures, feet enclosures and base enclosures are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for cradling a baby with an arm comprising a padded biceps cuff for surrounding the upper arm, a padded forearm cuff for surrounding the forearm, and a connecting strap for connecting the padded biceps cuff to the padded forearm cuff to create a dual-cuff infant support cushion to provide comfort and support for an infant's head, and protection against problems associated with cradling a baby including tiredness, soreness, stiffness, and reduced blood flow to the arm on which the baby's head rests.

Abstract: A pair of fastening hook-and-loop patches, consisting of a flexible and decorative hook patch and a flexible and decorative loop patch is permanently attached to a mated pair of complementary items by embroidery which provides enhanced attachment and resistance to curling and inadvertent disassociation with the article of clothing. The mated pairs of complementary items may include articles of clothing or other articles of manufacture. The decorative embroidered applique patches on a single pair of complementary items are unique and aid in mating assorted individual complementary items based on the shape and color of the fastening patch embroidered to the complementary item. The decorative nature of the patches is useful in attracting a child's attention to the fastening device, which results in the child's interest in participation in mating items, such as socks, which may be separated from their complementary mates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting a collar. A flexible fastener is attached to a first side of a neck-band, underneath an under collar and out of sight, and removably attached to a second side of the neck-band, also underneath the under collar and out of sight, for adjustably fastening the collar. The flexible fastener may be detached from the first side of the neck-band and removably attached to the second side of the neck-band, also underneath the under collar and out of sight, for stowing the fastener out of sight when it is desired to wear the collar open.

Abstract: An orthopedic shirt used by a patient during a post-operative stage of a repair procedure or treatment involving a patient's shoulder, arm or upper body region, and used with an upper body immobilization device such as an abduction pillow, brace, cast, splint, and the like. The orthopedic shirt consists of a first panel and a second panel that are substantially cut so that either panel may serve as a front or a rear of the shirt. Each panel consists of an outer edge. Each panel further defines a sleeve portion also containing the outer edge. Releasable fasteners are disposed along at least one outer edge of the panels, and sleeve portions of the panels. These fasteners releasably interconnect the two panels, and segments of the sleeves. This releasable interconnection of the panels, and sleeves allows the patient to be dressed or undressed without involving the movement of an immobilized shoulder, an upper body region that has undergone trauma, or an upper body region that has undergone treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to clothing that comforts newborns in periods of stress. The clothing holds arms of the newborn close to its body and is easily put on and taken off. The clothing comprises first and second sections fitting on the newborn's torso, side sections fitting over newborns' shoulders and integrating the first and second sections together and wraps extending from the second section. The wraps extend to the first section where they fasten in holding the newborns arms and hands close to its body beneath the first section. The first section, tightly held to the newborns body by the wraps, holds the arms and hands at the chest and abdomen area. The clothing may be worn either with the first section extending from the collar over the front of the newborn or over the back of the newborn.

Abstract: A distinctive article can include an elastomerically stretchable side panel having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension. A member of hook material is operably connected to a first, laterally outboard edge portion of the side panel, and each member of hook material includes a hook base layer which has an appointed fastening region and an appointed grip region. The fastening region has a plurality of hook elements which are integrally formed with the base layer and extend away from a base plane of the hook base layer. The hook elements are configured to operably engage a selected, cooperating loop material. The grip region has a relatively lower density of the hook elements per unit area, as compared to the fastening region. The fastening region is interposed between the side panel and the grip region. The grip region provides a laterally terminal edge of the article.

Abstract: A sheet of loop material adapted to be cut into pieces to form loop portions for fasteners of the type comprising releasably engageable hook and loop portions, or to be incorporated into items such as disposable garments or diapers or into sheets of abrasives. The sheet of loop material includes a sheet of longitudinally oriented fibers having anchor portions and arcuate portions projecting in one direction away from the anchor portions, and a layer of thermoplastic backing material extruded onto the anchor portions to bond to the anchor portions and form at least a portion of a backing for the loop material. The thermoplastic backing material can also bond the sheet of fibers to a sheet of backing material.

Abstract: An invalid garment 10 having at least one seam 12-18. The seam 12-18 includes mating attaching members 36, 38 which are adapted to selectively close and open the seam. A method of making garment 10 is also disclosed and includes the steps of opening a closed seam and inserting members 36, 38 into the seam.

Abstract: A pair of socks 11, each sock 11 having a tab 12 attached to it along one edge 13 of the tab 12 with the tab 12 acting as a flap is disclosed. The tab 12 and sock 11 have on their adjacent surfaces, a fastening means comprising a complementary arrangement of hook and pile patches 15a and 15b which are mateable so that the tab 12 is fastened to the sock 11 when the sock is being worn, and wherein the complementary arrangement of hook and pile patches 15a and 15b on each tab 12 and sock 11 is also mateable with the complementary arrangement of hook and pile patches 15a and 15b on the other tab 12 and sock 11.

Abstract: An easy-on sock having a split opening extending down the middle of the top surface of the sock from the lower leg portion to the toe pocket of the sock is provided. An extension flap, used to close the split, is connected along one edge of the split and extends substantially the full length of the split. Hook and loop closure strips are attached on the free edge of the extension strip and along the other edge of the split to enable the extension flap to be folded over the split and secured to the opposing hook and loop closure strip. In one embodiment, an insert flap is additionally connected to the other edge of the split, opposite the extension flap. A hook and loop type connector is attached to the outer surface of the insert flap and a mating hook and loop type sizing strip is attached to a corresponding location on the inner surface of the extension flap. Thus, the sock may be closely fitted to the foot of the user by first mating the hook and loop type closure strips and/or connectors.

Abstract: The invention is a refastenable mechanical fastening system, made of free formed prongs joined to a substrate. The prongs taper and are nonperpendicularly oriented relative to the plane of the substrate. The prongs also have an azimuthal angle relative to the machine direction of the substrate. Each prong has an engaging means projecting laterally from the periphery of the prong. The free formed prongs are manufactured by the process of depositing liquid material onto a moving substrate, stretching the liquid material in a direction parallel to the plane of the substrate, severing the stretched material to form the distal end and engaging means of the prong, and imparting an azimuthal angle to the prong. The advantageous usage of the fastening system in an article of manufacture, such as a disposable absorbent garment, specifically a diaper, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose gown comprising a front and a back defining a body portion having arm openings and a neck opening. The front portion is dividable into a plurality of segments by various openings releasably closable by a plurality of fasteners. A strap extends in the front of the gown from the top to the bottom of the gown. The strap includes fasteners for attachment to fasteners arranged on the front portions of the gown. Alternatively, the gown may embody a front having overlapping panels that cover the abdomen, wherein each panel has an upper segment adapted to cover a breast, side, and front shoulder region of the wearer. The upper segments are releasably joined to the back by fasteners at the shoulder edges of the gown. When either one of these segments is in its open position, portions of the patient's chest, front shoulder and side torso regions are exposed, while minimizing body exposure and maintaining structural stability of the gown.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable protective garment for protecting personnel when caring for potentially infectious victims in an emergency situation. The garment is adapted to be readily donned by the user and is provided with strategically located fastener means to provide for quick and substantial closure of the garment about the user. Specially connected gloves and detachable masks are also provided for use with the protective garment.

Abstract: An upper garment including a garment body formed by connecting a front half body panel with a back half body panel, and two sleeves respectively formed by connecting a respective front half sleeve panel with a respective back half sleeve panel, the front half body panel having at least one side detachably connected to a corresponding side of the back half body panel, the front half sleeve panel of at least one sleeve has one side detachably connected to a corresponding side of the respective back sleeve panel. An armpit hole, a shoulder hole, and a pocket with a through hole are respectively made on the garment body and shielded with a respective flap.

Abstract: An improved hook and loop reusable and reclosable fastening system for pairing socks, hosiery and gloves. The fastening system is permanently attached to the socks and hosiery. A preferred embodiment includes an elastic or other stretchable backing material attached to each hook and loop panel preferably made up of thin separable strips which can move with the expansion and contraction of the sock and attachment material. Another preferred embodiment includes several thin strips of the hook and loop panels attached directly to each sock, so that the sock itself can serve as a stretchable backing material. Another preferred embodiment is that each hook and loop panel, respectively, is attached to a logo or decorative pattern on the sock to camouflage the particular hook and loop panel. The products, such as socks, hosiery, gloves and the like can be attached by the hook and loop attachment means for washing, drying and storage.

Abstract: Easily removable and donnable pants. The pants employ a releasable seam along the outside of each leg and a plurality of separate hook and loop fastener segments distributed along the seam for closing the seam. The lowest fastener, at the bottom of the pant leg, offers less resistance than those above it. The highest fastener, at the waist of the pants, offers more resistance than those below it. The lowest and highest fasteners comprise tabs, to permit adjustment of the waist and ankles of the pants to the size of the wearer, while those in between preferably are wave shaped. Preferably, the waist and ankle are provided with elastic material to make those portions of the pants adjustable and snug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a baby bottle structure forming a doll. The baby bottle comprises a central fluid receptacle having a nipple portion at one end and a bottom portion at the opposing end. A removable cover is snapped about the nipple portion and forms the head of a doll. A removable bottom portion is attachable to the central fluid receptacle of the bottle and creates the feet portion of the doll. The feet of the doll are formed in such a way as to support the bottle in an upright position. The removable bottom support structure houses a music module that may be activated by tilting the baby bottle. The bottom portion also provides a housing for enclosing an independent pacifier. Thus, the baby bottle forms a musical doll and provides means for carrying a pacifier within its body structure. A bib is provided with the baby bottle doll and supports the baby bottle about the neck of an infant. A rattle or rattles may be removably attachable to the bib and form arms of the doll.

Abstract: A combination of a compass and a connecting arrangement. The compass includes a compass housing having a base wall, a circular wall connected to and upstanding from the base wall and a transparent window connected to the circular wall to define a sealed chamber in which is located the compass works. The compass housing has a radially outwardly extending flange thereon which is greater in dimension than the outer diameter of the circular wall. The connecting arrangement includes a strap for securing the compass housing to an archer's bow. The strap includes an elongated, uniformly thin strip of material having oppositely facing surfaces. The strap has a centrally disposed, circular-shaped first hole therethrough, the diameter of the circular-shaped hole being less than the diameter of the aforesaid flange. The compass housing is received in the circular-shaped first hole, the flange abutting the second surface on the strap.