Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Mcneil-ppc, Inc.

Convatec Technologies, Inc.

Hanes Operations Europe Sas

Bristol-myers Squibb Compnay

Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a.

Dbapparel Operations

Convatec Limited

Alan John Cucknell

Julian Scarfe

Peter David Cauwood

Iain James Sabberton

Christopher C Gregory

John B Cline

Geraint Davies

Pete Cauwood

Jamie O Norris

Neil R Mason

Neil Mason

Nicholas Archibald Safford

Fabio Luxi

Peter Joseph Bejin

Michael Murphy

Robert Scadding Moir

Daniel Graham Ward

Davies Geraint

Ben Rose

Philip Crickmore

The invention relates to a brassiere () with reinforced support adapted for practicing sports and in particular of the type comprising a front part () comprising two cups () for covering the bust () of a user (), a dorsal fixation band () which is basically connected to the outer edge () of each of the cups (), and a pair of straps () for running over the shoulders () of the user (), which brassiere () is characterized in that the front part () comprises at least: a central anchoring structure () to which the straps () are attached and towards which these straps () converge; a lower support band () extending under the cups () approximately from an outer edge () to the other edge of these cups (), a central support band () extending between the cups () from the lower support band () toward the central anchoring structure (); and two lateral support bands () extending laterally from the side of the outer edges () of the cups () at least from the lower support band () to the central anchoring structure () towards which they converge; and in that the central anchoring structure () and the lower (), central () and lateral () support bands form an inextensible support framework in order to be adjusted to the bust () in order to keep it approximately in place when practicing of sports.

Brassiere adapted for practicing sports

A brassiere, such as a backless and optionally strapless brassiere, includes a basque to accommodate the torso of a user, a pair of concave cups coupled to a portion of the basque, and a pair of reinforcement plates coupled to the concave cups. The reinforcement plates help support a wearer's chest in each one of the cups. Each of the reinforcement plates include fingers extending from an outside of a respective bra cup toward a center of the respective bra cup. The fingers include a first finger extending under the area of the respective cup.

Backless and possibly strapless brassiere with a reinforcing plate

A stoma seal is described for a controlled evacuation ostomy appliance. The stoma seal may have a liquid-responsive property, such as hydrophobic, hydrophilic or absorptive. The stoma seal may have a non-smooth surface, e.g., at a microstructure scale. The non-smooth surface may consist of tortuous channels, protruding seals, or a confronting apertured or porous layer. The liquid-responsive property and/or the non-smooth surface may facilitate separation of flatus from faecal matter and/or facilitate venting of flatus while obstructing stool.

Seal for controlled evacuation ostomy appliance

The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers, as well as chest underwiring and cup reinforcements. The torso underwiring comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions. Each reinforcement is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions extending from a side region arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion of the underwiring.

The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers (), as well as chest underwiring () and cup reinforcements (). The torso underwiring () comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion () which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions (). Each reinforcement () is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions (-) extending from a side region () arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion () of the underwiring.

Backless and optionally strapless brassiere with a reinforcing plate

A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool.

Stoma closure

A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance including a collection pouch, and an urging device for applying a sealing force through the pouch wall to seal the stoma. The pouch wall may seal directly against the stoma, or the pouch may have an internal sealing member that is pressed by the pouch wall against the stoma. The urging device provides an adjustable sealing force. The pouch may be disposable. The urging device may be reusable with a replacement pouch.

Controlled evacuation ostomy appliance

A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance comprises a membrane that is urged into sealing engagement with a stoma, by the generation of radial tension in the membrane. A tensioning device applies tension, with respect to the stoma, at one or more positions that are (i) outboard of the periphery of the projecting portion of the stoma, and/or (ii) between the level of the peristomal skin and the level of the most projecting part of the stoma. Tension limiting means are disclosed. The membrane may be gas-permeable to allow flatus to be vented.

Sanitary napkin

An ostomy plug is described comprising first and second chambers having adjacent ends coupled to, and in fluid communication with, each other. The first chamber may be for insertion into a stoma. The second chamber may contain fluid for inflating the first chamber when the second chamber is squeezed or otherwise compressed. The plug may have a figure-of-eight configuration. The plug may be configured to permit venting of flatus while obstructing escape of other body waste from the stoma. The plug may incorporate an insertion aid for aiding insertion into a stoma. The plug may also incorporate a device for regulating the inflation pressure of the fluid to avoid undesirably high inflation pressures in the stoma.

Stoma plug

A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.

Automotive wet trunk storage compartment with drain

A flexible cargo restraining straps mounted on the sidewalls of the rear cargo area of an automotive vehicle to receive and restrain small cargo items from moving about the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The divider members are positionable along the longitudinal length of the restraining straps to permit the creation of a cargo receptacle that conforms to the size of the small cargo item being placed therein. Preferably, the divider members are slidable along slots formed in the sidewall of the rear cargo area and can be selectively locked into the desired position. Additional divider members can be added to the restraining straps as desired for creating cargo receptacles therein as needed. Alternatively, the cargo restraining straps can be mounted on the roof or on the interior of the door for the rear cargo area.

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