Apparel inventions 01/06

20060015979 - Removable optical assembly for a helmet: There is provided a removable optical assembly for a helmet. The removable optical assembly includes an optical device retention system and an optical device attachment assembly. The optical device retention system is adapted to couple to the helmet and has an optical device receiving portion. The optical device attachment assembly...

20060015980 - Wrist support: A wrist support includes a first section for receiving a forearm, a second section for receiving a hand, and a bridging section spanning a wrist and connecting the first and second sections together. The bridging section is integrally formed with some portion of the first section or second section. The...

20060015981 - Perspiration insert: The invention relates to a perspiration pad for insertion into the armpit with an absorbent pad (2) consisting of two mutually bendable sections and a self-adhesive film (3) projecting beyond the edge of the pad. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the self-adhesive film (3)...

20060015982 - Disposable applicator glove: A disposable applicator has a wipe portion and a glove portion with the wipe removably attached to one or both front and back at the palm and fingers of the glove to achieve control of the wipe during use....

20060015983 - Golf glove: Disclosed herein is a structurally improved golf glove capable of accelerating a club head as much as possible when swings are made, and maintaining good directivity, by maintaining correct swing form and/or correcting incorrect swing form when practicing or playing golf, and allowing the club head to impact a golf...

20060015985 - Slitted cap: A cap or visor comprising a crown portion or rim portion and a visor portion attached to the bottom of the crown portion or rim portion. The crown portion, rim portion, or the visor portion, or any combination thereof can be separated into more than one section by a gap...

20060015984 - Sun visor: A sun visor includes two head band portions extended from a central visor portion and each having one or more coupling members to couple the head band portions together and to form a head encircling device and to adjustably attach the sun visor onto a head of a user. Two...

20060015986 - Flexible ratchet mechanism for the headband of protective headgear: A ratchet mechanism for the headband of a protective helmet or other headgear allows for adjustment of the size and fit of the headband. The headband has overlapping rear end portions which are enclosed in a housing, which is comprised of an outer substantially arc-shaped housing section joined to a...

20060015987 - Pocket reinforcement device, and methods of constructing and utilizing same: A pocket reinforcement device to prevent the edge of a pocket from fraying from frequent removal of a tape ruler being slipped on and off it. The reinforcement device is in the shape of a thin flat member which is folded over the top edge of the pocket....

20060015988 - Adjustable protective apparel: An article of protective apparel for placement on and protection of a portion of the body of a user includes a protective shell and bi-directional device that receives a first and second line that each extend to the shell. Rotation of a control handle of the bi-directional device causes portions...

20060015989 - Ear protection device: An ear protection device (18) that includes a pair of ear protectors (23), each ear protector (23) having a pocket (64) associated therewith that is sized and shaped to be received over the top of the user's ear to support the device (18) on the ear; and a band (22)...

20060015990 - Swimming goggles: Swimming goggles comprises a left frame and a right frame retaining lenses therein, a connecting apparatus connecting the lens frames, and straps movably received in outward sides of the lens frames. Engaging blocks are respectively formed on outward sides of the lens frame. Adjusting apparatuses are assembled to the engaging...

20060010550 - Structure of a mask having a mask arc: A mask having a mask arc and a mask body is disclosed. The mask arc includes a lower arc and an elastic strip, the two side ends of the lower arc are mounted with the elastic strip and an engaging slot is located between the side ends and the external...

20060010551 - Welding face covering: A welding face covering such as a digital welding helmet includes a face protector which would be located in front of the welder's eyes. The inner surface of the face protector has a digital viewing screen. A digital lens is mounted externally of the face protector for viewing the welding...

20060010553 - Medical utility mitten: The medical utility mitten is designed for use in hospital, homes and facilities where medical attention is provided. The invention encases the fingers, hand and arm, providing protection from contaminants from a sensitive area or medical device. The medical utility glove protects a patient's intravenous plug (IV) without the feeder...

20060010552 - Sports glove with a segmented joint protector: A sports glove comprising a dorsal side and at least one joint protector. The dorsal side provides a plurality of protection sections and the joint protectors positioned between the plurality of protection sections. The joint protector includes a base operatively attached to the dorsal side and a plurality of extended...

20060010554 - Psychological support kit for breast cancer patients: The breast-cancer recovery system comprises a breast cancer recovery garment, an organizational subsystem and a needs kit. The breast cancer recovery garment comprises a body portion defining an opening, positioned, configured and dimensioned to allow the performance of a breast cancer treatment procedure and a closure device suitable for closing...

20060010556 - Swimwear as information device: Swimwear as an information device is provided wherein by prominently displaying international signal flags on said swimwear, a wearer can convey messages to others as prescribed by the International Code of Signals....

20060010555 - Wearable sweat towel and garment: A wearable garment including a front panel and an interconnected rear panel. Each of the panels exhibits a substantially rectangular shape and is constructed of an absorbent material, such as terrycloth or the like. Inter-engaging button and snap fasteners are located in spaced apart fashion along opposing and extending side...

20060010557 - Removable hat accessory: A removable hat accessory, having a display object and an attaching device. The display object has an opening extending axially and upwardly from a bottom thereof. The attaching device has a fastener for holding the attaching device to the display object, and a spring member for removably attaching the hat...

20060010558 - Infant garment and removable bib: In combination, an infant garment and a removable bib. The infant garment is formed of washable fabric material and shaped to fit over a torso of an infant. A front panel of the infant garment bears a first decorative design permanently applied thereon which defines a first decorative perimeter border....

20060010559 - Self-tucking shirt mechanism: A system for keeping a shirt tucked-in to a pair of pants involving a special nap which when mounted in place between the shirt and pants dynamically urges the shirt into the pants as a result of some of the same movements that ordinarily causes a shirt to become untucked....

20060010560 - Retail display strap for securing a tie to a shirt: A system and method for securing a tie to a folded shirt. The system includes a folded shirt having buttons down the front thereof; a tie; and an elongated strap defining first and second loops wherein the folded shirt is disposed in the first loop and the tie is disposed...

20060010563 - Disposable glove dispensing apparatus: A disposable glove dispensing apparatus includes an apparatus support and a disposable glove roll holder supported by the apparatus support. A disposable glove roll is retained on the disposable glove roll holder. The disposable glove roll includes a plurality of individual disposable gloves retained on a continuous glove carrier strip...

20060010562 - Glove with stitchless seams: A structure of a glove is disclosed that includes a first material element and a second material element. The material elements are separate from each other and positioned adjacent each other, and the material elements are joined with a stitchless configuration, that may be a stitchless seam. An adhesive element...

20060010561 - Watch head removably attachable to glove: A holding frame with interior tabs is attached inside an outer surface of a glove in a normal wrist watch position. A watch head with an outer peripheral groove in an outer perimeter matching an inner edge of the frame is snapped into the holding frame with the frame tabs...

20060010564 - Medical utility cupped fingertip glove: The medical utility-cupped fingertip glove is designed for use in hospital, homes and facilities where medical attention is provided. The invention encases the fingers, hand and arm, providing protection from contaminants. The device protects a patient's intravenous plug (IV) without feeder tube, whether located on the hand or the arm,...

20060010565 - Double-donnable glove: A polychloroprene article comprises a polymer which is more readily chlorinatable that polychloroprene. A method of making the article comprises forming the article from an aqueous dispersion or solution of polychloroprene, chracterised in that one or more polymers which are more readily chlorinatable than polychloroprene are included in said dispersion...

20060010566 - Specialty hat: A specialty hat is constructed with a crown having one or more holes through an upper portion of the crown, where the holes are dimensioned to receive a portion of the hat wearer's hair that is positioned through the hole. Pluralities of decorations are interchangeably and selectively removably attached to...

20060010567 - Headwear: Headwear adapted to be selectively worn as a head band, head scarf or a kerchief, includes a visor as an integral part for shielding the face of the wearer from the elements. The headwear is formed of a bandanna or other generally similarly shaped fabric or cloth member with a...

20060010568 - Helmet sweat band: A sweat band for use in protective helmets, such as military helmets is described. The sweat band comprises a hydrophilic foam core covered with a moisture wicking fabric....

20060010569 - Cold weather protection garment: A garment includes a scarf, a first muff, and a second muff. The scarf is configured to be wrapped around a person's neck in the traditional manner. Each of the muffs include a pocket for generally receiving one of the hands of the person wearing the garment. The garment preferably...

20060010570 - Pleated skirt: A pleated skirt is disclosed which includes a waistband assembly having a rear segment and two front segments, and a composite pleated skirt assembly having front, side, and rear pleats attached to the waistband assembly, an adjustable pleat at each side of the skirt to accommodate different wearer sizes, an...

20060010571 - Maternity garment with double waistband design: A double waistband for use on a maternity garment that can be worn at all stages of a pregnancy is described. The waistband has a lower component which has an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is made of a fabric having a low degree of stretchiness...

20060010572 - Helmet face shield: A face shield for headgear comprises a generally transparent main lens, adapted for engagement to the headgear. The main lens comprises a curved inner and outer main lens surfaces and has a central recessed portion with a curved recessed inner lens surface and a curved recessed outer lens surface. The...

20060010573 - Charm display device and the like: An article of clothing is disclosed consisting of a sock having one or more charms attached thereto. The article also has indicia imitative of a chain located in the proximity of the one or more charms. The article provides a woman or child with the appearance of a charm chain...

20060010575 - Boot topper: A tube comprising a foldable decorative tubular portion comprising an inward turned portion and an outward turned portion. The outward turned portion includes a ornamental design thereon an/or a decoration extending therefrom....

20060010574 - Socks: A sock suitable for wearing on a limb of a patient, the sock comprising material having the ability to wick moisture away from the skin surface and the sock comprising padding located in those areas of the sock which in use will cover the ankle and shin of the patient....

20060010576 - Removable garment shield: A removable garment patch which protects the thigh portion of a pants leg. The patch has an inner surface which is secured to the thigh portion of pants, and an outer surface which provides a location that the wearer can wipe with the wwearer's hands. The wearer can remove the...

20060010577 - Breast complement clothing adhesive pocket systems: An adherable breast pocket that may self-attach to an inside of a garment to secure and hold a breast enhancement element, such as padding, an artificial breast or mastectomy prosthesis. An adherable breast pocket may have a planar surface adhesive and may be removably attached to a garment. A garment...

20060010578 - Pocket band: A pocket system or pocket band comprises a basic band made of a flat material on which at least one pocket is disposed, wherein its ends are connected into a closed loop or can be connected into an easily releasable loop whose circumference can be adjustable. The pocket band may,...

20060010579 - Helmet head cushion: A cushion for use in protective helmets, such as military helmets is described. The cushion comprises a hydrophilic foam core covered with a moisture wicking fabric....

20060010580 - Headstand assisting implement: A headstand assisting implement for assisting an intended user while the latter performs a headstand includes an implement body defining a ground contacting surface for resting on a ground surface and a substantially opposed cranium contacting surface for contacting the cranium of the intended user. The cranium contacting surface is...

20060010581 - Ear covers: Ear covers and a strap for joining the ear covers. Each ear cover includes an inner cup over the ear, an outer cup over the inner cup. The cups are shaped to define an inner space between them in which an end region of the strap is guided to move...

20060010582 - Chin detecting method, chin detecting system and chin detecting program for a chin of a human face: A chin detecting method is provided. After detecting a human face and setting a chin detecting window at a lower part of the image, an edge strength distribution is calculated within the chin detecting window and pixels having an edge strength with a threshold value or more are detected based...

20060010583 - Helmet chin-strap harness structure: Helmet chin-strap harness structure including a pair of bilaterally symmetric, bilaterally equi-flex, non-rigid, fabric-strap-like, substantially mirror-image, flexible lateral elements which define opposite sides for the harness structure, and a bilaterally symmetric chin-strap substructure having laterally opposite sides releasably attachable for fore-and-aft translational sliding on the two lateral elements....

20060010586 - Frame/lens combination for swimming goggles: A frame/lens combination includes a rigid frame with stretching resistance and a rigid lens with stretching resistance. The frame is annular and includes an opening having an extension that tapers outward to form a tapered end section. A perimeter wall delimiting the opening includes an outer section that delimits the...

20060010584 - Goggles for swimming or diving or surfing and a manufacturing method thereof: The invention provides a pair of goggles for swimming or diving or surfing and a manufacturing method thereof. The goggles comprise of two frames, two lenses and strap. The lenses and the frames are moulded integrally by a high rigid PC and a silica gel material. The manufacturing method includes...

20060010585 - Swimming goggles with strap adjusting device: A pair of swimming goggles (1) comprises left and right lens frames (2, 3) retaining lenses (9) therein, a connecting device (5) integrated with the lens frames, and a head strap (8) connecting outer sides of the lens frames. A strap adjusting device (4) is provided on the outer side...

20060010587 - Swimming goggle: The eye cup 2 comprises: a contact section that comes in contact with the area surrounding the eye; a peripheral section 6 that is located around that contact section and that, when worn, extends a specified distance forward in the viewing direction; and a forward-viewing section 7 that is arranged...

20060010588 - Inflatable cases and methods: The invention provides systems and methods for inflating a device, such that the device forms a protective case securely enclosing a product, thus insulating and cushioning against the potential of impairment, damage and breakage. In one exemplary embodiment, the inflatable device is an inflatable bladder formable into a protective case...

20060010589 - Protective device against biting of arthropods: A new protective device for use against biting of mosquitoes and other arthropods and in particular, a material which can be used in the manufacture of regular clothing or specialty clothing to protect an individual from bites from mosquitoes and other arthropods....

20060010590 - Shoulder protection system: This invention is an upper body protection system for contact sport players with an external semi-rigid articulating system comprised of a Collar, a Sternal Plate, a Back Plate and three Epaulets on each side. The entire system is designed to protect the shoulders and upper body by dissipating the force...

20060005291 - Cooling helmet: An impact protective item of headwear (1) which has inner (2) and outer (6) impact resistant parts nesting one with respect to the other and shaped to hold between them a replaceable pouch (9) with a gel cooling or otherwise of a user....

20060005292 - Removable garment protective assembly: A garment has a pants leg with a front layer stitched along an outer peripheral seam to the pants leg to form a pocket with an interior cavity. The front layer has a central opening spaced from the outer peripheral seam and defined by an inner periphery. A protective insert,...

20060005293 - Safety harnesses: A full body safety harness to be worn by a person includes an upper torso portion and a lower seat portion. The upper torso portion is operatively connected to the lower seat portion by a first connector on a first lateral side and a second connector on a second lateral...

20060005294 - Pet sweat: Please acknowledge this patent for the pet carrier sweatshirt, that I call “Pet Sweat”. Because it is a tender loving way to hold and carry your pet many places, with the convenience of having two hands available to do what ever you wish. You can clean your yard, go shopping,...

20060005295 - Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein: A rubber or latex glove includes monolithically formed pleats incorporated into the knuckles and/or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. Whether the glove is in either a relaxed or flexed state, the pleats conform to the contours of the hand, providing a flush but...

20060005296 - Human motor control device and methods: Devices and methods of use for providing somatosensory stimulation are disclosed, and are useful for increasing motor control of wearers having certain dysfunctions, e.g., autism. One embodiment of the present invention includes a pliable pressure member adapted to receive a digit. The pressure member has at least one flap extending...

20060005297 - Bandana headwear with flexible headband, having options of reversibility, attachable visor, attached cap and 3-way visor: Bandana Headwear, for all ages, is attractive, versatile, easily produced, having numerous uses and advantages. First, the flexible plastic headband, conforming comfortably to head, is removable for washing. Second, there are two ways to wear Bandana. Third, the optional, attached Visor may be worn three ways: extended outward, over top...

20060005299 - Cap attachable, adjustable sunglasses: Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position...

20060005300 - Headgear with enclosure for an insect screen: A hat with enclosure for an insect screen has a generally planar top section and at least a first fabric member. The top section has a top edge and the first fabric member has a first edge and a second free edge. The first edge is connected to a portion...

20060005298 - Headwear using a sheet adhering to aluminum bits: A headwear using a sheet adhering to aluminum bits, comprises a crown main body having a plurality of panels, a visor portion attached to a forward portion of the peripheral edge of the crown, and a size adjuster attached to an underside of the rear part of the crown. Furthermore,...

20060005301 - Breathable underwear: Breathable underwear for men that has an open weave netting, similar to that found in men's bathing trunks, as the sole crotch material. The small holes in this open weave netting encourages air circulation, lowers the temperature to which the testes, groin and pubic area are subjected, thereby facilitating heat...

20060005303 - Combination helmet and rear view mirror: A combination helmet and rear view mirror to enable a wearer to observe objects and events occurring behind him without having to turn his head around to look backwards. In a preferred embodiment, the helmet is of the type that is commonly used by one playing baseball or softball. A...

20060005302 - Headgear having airflow characteristics: A visor or cap brim is disclosed that prevents the pressure of the wind from blowing the cap off of the user's head. The visor portion is a generally planar surface that is held out away from the front of the cap portion that sits on the user's head. This...

20060005304 - Goggle frame with bendable bridge: A goggle frame includes two ring portions made of a rigid material with stretching resistance and a bridge integrally formed between the ring portions as a one-piece member. The ring portions hold two lenses, respectively. The bridge is stretchable and bendable, allowing adjustment of a length of the bridge to...

20060005305 - Energy absorbing garment: The invention comprises an energy absorbing and/or spreading garment for protection against an impact or a fall, the garment including an inner layer (2), an outer layer (1), a plurality of arcuate panels (3,4,5) housed between the inner layer (2) and the outer layer (1) of the garment, and wherein...

20060005306 - Chest protector: A chest protector for protecting the wearer from commotio-cortis. A snug-fitting garment, which avoids creating bulk or restricting movement, includes a pocket over the cardiac region of the chest. The pocket holds a protective pad. The pad has at least one layer of a visco-elastic polymer. The pad also may...

20060000001 - Phototherapy eyeshield for babies: An eyeshield (10) for protecting babies' eyesight during phototherapy treatment for neonatal jaundice includes a strap (11) of soft material sized and shaped to pass around and secured to the head of the baby. An eye pad (18) is attached or formed integrally with the strap (11). A tab (13)...

20060000002 - Child's bib that includes a bead string fastener: The present invention relates to a method and arrangement for controlling dataflow on a databus, especially for avoiding reception problems by a receiver unit. The databus (12) connects at least one receiver unit (11) to one or several transmitter units (11). The method comprises the steps of transmitting by said...

20060000003 - Reversible, protective garment for military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker: A protective garment for a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker has a shell of high visibility with trim that is reflective, fluorescent, or both, a shell of low visibility without such trim, and a moisture barrier between the shells. Being reversible, the protective garment is wearable with either...

20060000004 - Transformable garment: An upper torso garment, such as a jacket, can be folded within itself to transform it into a pillow shape. In a further embodiment, the garment bears an integral back pack, and can be transformed into either the pillow form or a wearable back pack in which the garment structure...

20060000005 - Garment for cooling and insulating: A garment includes a fabric having dome-shaped indentations formed therein to define air channels. The fabric includes: a first yarn preferably being a single monofilament of polyester; a second yarn preferably formed from staple or filament yarn; and a third yarn being an elastomeric yarn that provides proper stretch and...

20060000006 - Protective ear appliance: A protective ear appliance including two ear protectors with a band and a slidable coupling between the band and the ear protectors. The band encircles a portion of a wearer's head, has a curved shape with two ends and inner and outer curved surfaces. There is a slidable coupling between...

20060000007 - Disposable wearing article: A disposable wearing article has longitudinally extending side edges of a front waist region. The side edges are defined by a pair of hydrophobic fibrous nonwoven fabric layers having mutually opposed surfaces tightly bonded to each other. Fastening zones are formed by an adhesive applied on longitudinally extending side edges...

20060000008 - Comfort panel male underwear or shorts: A male underwear includes a front portion, a rear portion, a waistband attached to the front and rear portions, a pair of leg openings, and a comfort panel. The comfort panel includes a top edge, a bottom edge, two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia. The comfort...

20060000009 - Protective helmet for children in automobiles: A children's protective helmet for use by children riding in automobiles, includes an impact absorbing structure having a soft outer wall surface which a child may wear while in an automobile to diminish the amount of force applied to the head of the child when an impact force is applied...

20060000010 - Helmet: The present invention relates to a helmet and a basic helmet concept with highly flexible construction of use in a number of different situations. The helmet can provide varying degrees of protection and can very easily alternate between the various forms of protection. In addition the individual parts of the...

20060000011 - Optically decentered face shield: A face protector includes a one piece shield in which an optical center is displaced away from the normal straight ahead line of sight toward an activity specific line of sight to minimize image shift that occurs when a direction of gaze passes across the edge of the shield. An...