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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6691314 | Face mask, head harness, and protective hood for firefighter For a firefighter, a combination of protective gear comprises a face mask, a head harness, and a protective hood adapted to cover the wearer's head, except for at least a portion of the wearer's face, and to cover an outer perimeter of a window portion of... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691315 | Protective glove for boxers Protective gloves for boxers are desirable for protecting the hands of boxers. Considerable stress is placed on the joints of the hand during the impact of a punch. The protective glove for boxers is secured to the hand using elastic bands around the digi... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691316 | Martial arts protective gear Combination one-piece hand/forearm paddings and shin/foot paddings are disclosed, preferably, for use during martial arts events. The one-piece construction provides for a greater area of protection, and prevents the forearm and shin portions of the paddi... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691317 | Firefighter protective garment having a liner with a separable moisture barrier The liner according to the invention is designed such that the moisture barrier component of the liner may be easily separated from the garment for inspection, testing, repair or replacement. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the moisture barr... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691318 | Exercise vest An exercise vest used to facilitate strengthening and toning of the user's upper arm, lower arm, and shoulder muscles. At least one hand grip is positioned on the back portion of the vest. The hand grips include shoulder grips and side grips. An elastic b... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691319 | Simulated necktie knot A simulated necktie knot for use with a necktie to create a necktie knot without necessitating the hand-tying of a knot. The simulated necktie knot has a flexible funnel shaped cup, simulating a necktie knot, and a rigid funnel shaped core that fits withi... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691320 | Necktie protector A necktie protection apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus typically includes an elongated body, which is typically clear flexible plastic, into which the tie can be placed for protection from soiling. The apparatus further includes a drawstring that can ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691321 | Weight lifting or exercise glove without finger stalls The present invention provides an exercise glove to be worn during weight lifting or exercise comprising a hand section extending between the wrist and the base of the fingers when worn on the user's hand. The hand section has a palm section for covering ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691322 | Air circulation device having an arcuate side A device for allowing air to circulate is disclosed. An embodiment of the device has a base having an arcuate first side and a second side. The second side has a rib extending from the second side. The device also has a means for attaching the base to a h... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691323 | Versatile garment pocket A garment pocket has a flap cover secured to the front piece by means of cooperating straps of hook-and-vane cloth fastener. One of the upper corners of the flap cover is diagonally cut-away to expose a small part of the pocket opening, providing a conven... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691324 | Sport protective headgear A goggle retention system which also acts as a sport protective headgear. The headgear takes the form of a main section which is to be placed on the occiput of a head from which extends a parietal section which is to be placed against the parietal of a he... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691325 | Helmet for a race driver A helmet, particularly a racing driver helmet for motorcycle drivers or automobile drivers, has a helmet shell which is lined on its interior side with a shock-absorbing material and which has a recess which forms a field of view for the wearer of the hel... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691326 | Garment for protection against chemical and/or biological substances A garment for protection against chemical and/or biological substances is provided with a shell and a lining, arranged under said shell, and with at least one zip fastener, which has two zip fastener halves which engage in one another during closing. Each... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691327 | Shoulder protective device A shoulder protective device for protecting the shoulder and arm of the user when carrying heavy objects upon one's shoulder. The shoulder protective device includes a band of material being adapted to be worn about a portion of a user's upper torso and a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691328 | Fluid dispensing bottle having a refillable reservoir and a metering section A bottle used to dispense a fluid for cleaning a toilet bowl is configured to provide for refilling the bottle. Such a bottle includes a reservoir, a metering portion, and a cover, which is removable to expose an opening within the reservoir for refilling... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691329 | Liquid delivery devices A liquid delivery device is particularly suited for dosing a toilet bowl with a viscous cleaning agent. Liquid from a reservoir 10 flows through a neck 52 into a cup 18 until the liquid level reaches the mouth 54 of the neck 52. The space 14 in cup 18 is ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691330 | Adjustable toilet seat handle A grasping handle for a toilet seat includes a base unit having an inner lip and a slidable handle unit having an outer lip. The handle unit telescopes into the base unit. In a preferred embodiment, the handle unit includes a pair of toothed prongs which ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691331 | Toilet gasket A gasket for sealing between a toilet base a closet flange has a ring of water impermeable elastomer having a ring upper surface spaced apart from a ring lower ledge by a separation distance S sufficiently large that the ring becomes compressed between th... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691332 | Dual volume discharge outlet valve apparatus A dual volume discharge apparatus for selectively discharging a full flush or a half flush of liquid from a reservoir, said discharge apparatus including: actuator means (1) selectively moveable from a closed position to either a full flush position or a ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691333 | Electronic bathroom baton An improved Bathroom Baton apparatus which includes an electronic package designed for a one-handed operation of the water supply mechanism utilizing a membrane protective push buttons, situated on the handle, and including an electronic. module which hou... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691334 | Swimming pool covering structure A swimming pool covering structure including a flexible covering section for extending across the top surface of water contained within the pool and a flexible anchoring section for extending peripherally and outwardly from the covering section. The cover... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691335 | Hair rinsing apparatus A hair rinsing apparatus includes a liquid impervious helmet having a hemispherical configuration for partially covering a user's head. An inflatable air bladder extends along a continuous peripheral edge of the helmet for establishing a watertight seal b... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691336 | High flow cyclone spa jet A spa jet for delivering water from an upstream source of water under pressure to the interior of a spa, the spa jet having a housing with an inlet tube communicating with the source of water and a chamber wall defining a generally cup shaped chamber. A r... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691337 | Cushioned bathtub support apparatus A cushioned support apparatus (10) for use in combination with a conventional bathtub/spa (100) wherein the support apparatus (10) includes a pair of extension arm members (30) (30') formed integrally with a main upper body support unit (11) having an upp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691338 | Spa shower and controller Systems and method for providing automated control over both water and temperature and pressure for a plurality of shower heads or other sources of water. The automated systems and methods for providing automated control over both water pressure and tempe... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691339 | Water-proof joint for tub surround A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet at a joint which is secured by wall clamps which bias a partially arcuate portion of a second wall portion against the visible surface of a first wall portion. The fir... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691340 | Automatic faucet An automatic faucet has a closing valve, a controller of the closing valve, a discharging member connected to the closing valve through a pipe, an optical sensor connected to the controller through an electric wire and a cylindrical faucet body through wh... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691341 | Sink form and process A sink form for use in installing a sink having laterally extending flanges in a countertop is preferably formed of a plastic material, such as nylon or polypropylene resin. It is preferably made to the exact shape of the cut-out opening for the sink, alt... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691342 | Convertible furniture Convertible furniture unit has a base and a bed platform connected to the base for displacement about a first axis from a stowed position to a use position. The platform is adapted to support a mattress. A table panel is pivotally mounted to the platform ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691343 | Canopy adjustment mechanisms for thermal support device A patient-support apparatus comprises an overhead arm located over a patient support and a mounting assembly coupled to the overhead arm. The mounting assembly has an alignment mechanism and a drive assembly. The drive assembly moves the alignment mechani... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691344 | Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691345 | Lifting mechanism for liftable side rails for a lying table such as a bed The pair of support arms connected with the respectively horizontal both sides of the plural side rail members lift and lower the side rail proper consisting of a plurality of side rail members by the pivotal rotation of the support arms along the pivotal... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691346 | Foot controls for a bed A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The bed further includes a plurality of foot-operated controls configured to control features of the bed.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691347 | Hospital bed A patient support apparatus including a first patient support configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis. The first patient support illustratively includes an inflatable bladder. A backboard may be removably coupled to the patient support apparatu... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691348 | Bed with adjustable positions A bed with adjustable positions comprises head, foot and central units. The head and foot units include respectively an upper and lower structure and a linear actuator for elevating or lowering the upper structure with respect to the lower structure. Two ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691349 | Patient bed with leg lifter A cantilevered mobile bed/chair apparatus for safely transferring a patient from and to a hospital type bed comprises three hinged together segments forming back, seat and foot platforms operating in conjunction with a four wheeled, rectangular base. The ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691350 | Accessories for a patient support apparatus An accessory holder is provided for use with a patient support. The holder is configured to position an accessory relative to the patient support.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691351 | Body immobilizing harness for spine protective carriers A spine protecting strap apparatus for trauma victim transportation has a longitudinal zipper with each side configured for detachable connection to the edges and at the head end of the supporting carrier. A plurality of adjustable length, transverse stra... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691352 | Adjustable pillow An improved adjustable pillow includes a first pillow body which has a first opening and a second pillow body disposed at a selected location in the first opening. The first and second pillow bodies have a plurality of stuffing materials held therein. Use... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691353 | Arm pillow A pillow having a unique shape with rounded cuts for placing between an individual's side and arm to provide support when positioned along the arm at the elbow. When the individual is lying on his or her side, the pillow provides for proper alignment of t... | 02/17/2004 |
