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Hands free towel carrying system

A hands free towel carrying system for coupling a towel to a user to prevent loss, theft or contamination.

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Patents Published on 02/10/2004


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6687909Sun visor for safety helmet
A safety helmet has a shell, which can be a full face or open face type for encasing at least a portion of the user's head, a face shield mounted to the shell, and a sun visor mounted to an upper portion of the face shield. The face shield can be retracta...
02/10/2004
6687910Smoke simulating shield covering SCBA faceplate
A translucent shield (20) is provided for covering a self contained breathing apparatus mask faceplate (22) to simulate smoke. The shield consists of a die cut shape of thermoplastic sheet that duplicates the outline of the self contained breathing appara...
02/10/2004
6687911Handling aid for a tampon for feminine hygiene
Handling aid for a tampon for feminine hygiene having at least two separate finger coverings for the user. At least one finger covering of the handling aid is joined to the finger covering by a line of weakness in such a way that it is at least partially ...
02/10/2004
6687912Baseball catcher's shin guard
A shin guard that includes a shell having a first surface and a second surface that face each other and define a concave interior volume of space that extends along a longitudinal dimension of the shell. A leg support includes a first end attached to the ...
02/10/2004
6687913Hazardous duty garment with separable moisture barrier and thermal barrier
A garment of a type having an outer shell and an inner liner, the inner liner including an outer moisture barrier and an inner thermal barrier, in which the inner liner is constructed such that the moisture barrier is easily separable from the thermal bar...
02/10/2004
6687914Tycon II reversible necktie
This invention concerns a necktie that is reversible. This invention uses a zipper to enable the necktie to reverse. Clear thread defines a fold line, or a crease, that runs vertically down the open and unzipped necktie structure and dually outlines the s...
02/10/2004
6687915Zippered necktie, and necktie knot support
A knot support for a necktie, includes a wedge shaped front having a wide upper portion and a narrow lower portion. A top edge of the wedge shaped front forms a V-shape and each side of the V-shape defines a substantially continuous curve as seen in front...
02/10/2004
6687916Defense band and method of self defense
A band, including an extendable loop and worn around a user's arm, is used to apply a compressive force to an attacker's neck in self-defense. When the user positions the hand associated with the band against one side of the neck and grasps the extendable...
02/10/2004
6687917Chamois for cycling pants and method of making
A chamois for use within the seat area of a cycling garment includes a non-woven polyester interfacing or batting layer with a bottom surface that engages the cycling garment. The polyester layer provides a pad area for association with the buttocks of a ...
02/10/2004
6687918Garment adapted for label attachment
A garment adapted for attachment of a label subsequent to the substantially complete manufacture of the garment, where the garment comprises a joining seam between two garment components joined together to form a collar portion of the garment; and a strip...
02/10/2004
6687919Medical garment with fluid barrier
A garment system for healthcare providers including pants, a shirt, and a hood that provides a protective barrier against fluid or airborne contaminates. The pants have drawstrings and loops at the waist and have at least one bellows pocket with cover fla...
02/10/2004
6687920Spinal and back protection system
A spinal protection system having a pad of energy-absorbing material with wings extending outward from a longitudinal axis. There are gaps between adjacent wings to allow flexing of the pad. Score lines cut between the wings allow the pad to twist and fle...
02/10/2004
6687921Toilet seat damper
Damping apparatus for a toilet seat and toilet cover generally includes a hinged frame and a pair of mirror image dampers disposed in the frame for coupling with the toilet seat and toilet cover and providing independent damped closure thereof. Each dampe...
02/10/2004
6687922Stainless steel toilet resistant to corrosion by sea water
A stainless steel toilet resistant to corrosion by sea water. The toilet has a toilet bowl portion which is butt-welded to a rim. The welding is carried out while the inside surface of the weld line is flushed with argon gas. Similarly, a P-trap is butt-w...
02/10/2004
6687923Vacuum release valve and method
A vacuum release valve and method are defined. The valve 10, 100, 200 is positioned on a line L between a pool suction inlet I and a pump PU for pumping pool liquid from the inlet and along the line L. The valve 10, 100, 200 includes a valve member 24, 10...
02/10/2004
6687924Soap dispensing shower head and brush head
Soap dispensing shower head and brush head with a flexible hose and attachment to fasten to a standard water supply and shower spigot. An enclosed chamber contains a water driven paddle wheel. The paddle wheel drives a first set of gears that cause a scru...
02/10/2004
6687925Load resistant floor drain assembly
A floor drain assembly includes a barrel assembly having a radially outwardly flared drain area surrounded by an outer ledge for supporting the outer periphery of a grate covering the drain area. Radially inwardly of the ledge are a plurality of supports ...
02/10/2004
6687926Waste and overflow drain adaptor device
An adaptor bushing for bathtub plumbing kits is disclosed. The bushing is adapted to be field securable into either a conventional sanitary tee or elbow fitting. In this way a kit is provided, having identical components, which may be connected in both a ...
02/10/2004
6687927Toy storage cover for portable play yards, cribs and containers
A toy storage cover for a portable play yard is described. The toy storage cover includes four outer panels shaped to surround the outer walls of the play yard attached at their top edges to four inner panels shaped to line the play yard. A floor panel jo...
02/10/2004
6687928Portable child's bed
A portable child's bed is a bassinet hangably suspended from a pair of frame members. The bassinet includes a pair of opposing sidewalls that have a seam which allows for the sidewalls to inwardly pivot and then fold so as to allow for the compaction of t...
02/10/2004
6687929Box spring corner guard
A box spring corner guard is disclosed which protects and reinforces the corner of a box spring. The box spring corner guard consists of a curved body having the shape of a 90 degree section of an imaginary cylinder with a concave inner surface and a conv...
02/10/2004
6687930External frame enclosure bed apparatus
An enclosure bed apparatus including a frame having legs connected to an upper structure, and a canopy affixed to the frame so as to define a three dimensional space therein. The upper structure includes side bars and end bars arranged in a generally rect...
02/10/2004
6687931Pet cushion cover
A cushion cover for selectively displaying a first motif and a second motif. The cushion cover contains a first pocket and a second pocket disposed inside the first pocket when the first motif is displayed. In this configuration, the first pocket is adapt...
02/10/2004
6687932Adjusting device which is provided for pivoting a pivotal element of a piece of furniture in relation to a fixed element of the same
The invention relates to an adjusting device which is provided for pivoting a pivotal element of a piece of furniture in relation to a fixed element of the same, said furniture being used in households, work areas and in health care fields. The inventive ...
02/10/2004
6687933Body support system with energy dissipation means
A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation, and which can provide energy dissipation capabilities. The body support system can be of a modular construction to pr...
02/10/2004
6687934Seat cushion structure
A seat cushion structure of the invention comprises a cushion body, made of a foamed material, that has a top surface provided with two left and right recessed cavities. A flexible filling material is filled within the recessed cavities of the cushion bod...
02/10/2004
6687935Mattress structure
A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks (910) being inde...
02/10/2004
6687936Valve for zoned cellular cushion
A valve for use with an inflatable cushion having individual inflation zones including a slide housing positioned between two outer casing halves. Each casing half has a plurality of nipple connector seats. Each nipple connector seat has at least one exte...
02/10/2004
6687937Moisture drying mattress with separate zone controls
A moisture drying mattress comprised of at least one cushion that has opposite top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of apertures that extend through the cushion from the bottom surface to the top surface. An air channel mat is positioned below the cush...
02/10/2004
6687938Screen delinter
A screen delinter to delint a computer screen or television screen comprises a planar rectangular plastic body. A handle encloses the body leaving one edge of the body exposed. When not in use, the delinter is stored in a case lined with a wool material. ...
02/10/2004
6687939Bucket sweeper
A bucket sweeper combination unit that is used in connection with a skid loader or skid steer which has universal mounts and remote hydraulics that power the unit. The sweeper is mounted to the lift arms of the loader ahead of the bucket. Chains are attac...
02/10/2004
6687940Toothbrush
The invention comprises a toothbrush having improved manipulative and aesthetic features. The toothbrush includes a joined two-piece construction having a hollow or tubular interior cavity, and wherein the two pieces may be of differing configurations, di...
02/10/2004
6687941Device for simultaneously cleaning and drying surfaces made of glass and other materials
A cleaning device composed of a rigid or semi-rigid plate and a substantially flat cleaning pad removably fixed to the plate. The cleaning pad is composed of: a first layer made of light non-woven material, forming the outer face of the pad and having a f...
02/10/2004
6687942Washing product with cleaning agent dispensing area
A washing device such as a mit includes an open celled micro-cellular polyurethane absorptive/transmissive material which holds predetermined amounts of a cleaning agent such as soap, wherein the soap may be inserted within a pocket area or infused within...
02/10/2004
6687943Anchoring device for the covering of a fabric broom on its associated support
The present invention relates to an anchoring device for the covering (9) of a fabric boom on its associated support, which provides for extraction of the totality of the piece of fabric (9), including its extremities. This extraction, accomplished by means of...
02/10/2004
6687944Mop head with binder strip
A mop head uses a ribbon of non-woven absorbent synthetic material folded lengthwise in multiple thicknesses. The ribbon is formed into a coiled wrapping which is collapsed centrally to provide opposite arms and a center of double thickness with top and b...
02/10/2004
6687945Method and apparatus for rotating a paint guard
A paint roller apparatus for applying paint to a painted surface includes a rotating accessory arm. The rotating accessory arm is rotatably mounted on a handle of the paint roller apparatus such that the accessory arm rotates between a first position wher...
02/10/2004
6687946Inflatable windshield wiper attachment and method
A windshield wiper blade attachment with pressurized inflatable scrubbing member. The scrubbing member includes a sustained fluid release delivery system for dispersing a solvent through a polymer matrix or mixed fiber composite material. The scrubbing me...
02/10/2004
6687947Wiper apparatus for motor vehicle
Reducing manufacturing costs and weight of the wiper apparatus for the motor vehicle. A pivot-side bracket having a pivot-side supporting surface is provided in a DR-side pivot holder, and a motor-side bracket having a motor-side supporting surface which ...
02/10/2004
6687948Wiping device for windows of motor vehicles having a wiper arm which is guided on the vehicle and driven in a pendulum manner
A device is proposed which is used to wipe windows of motor vehicles. The wiping device has an oscillatingly driven wiper arm (12), guided on the motor vehicle, on whose free end, remote from the oscillation axis (16), a wiper blade (22) which is elongate...
02/10/2004
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