Abstract: This invention is directed to a shock absorbing device for a shoe sole comprising a lower layer 2 having an upper face 21 and an upper layer 3 having a lower face 30. The two layers 2, 3 are both made of an elastomer. The faces 21, 30 are each formed to have substantially a corrugated section. The corrugated faces 21, 30 each have a plurality of top portions 22, 32, bottom portions 23, 33, and inclined portions 24, 34 joining the top portions 22, 32 and bottom portions 23, 33, with the corrugated faces 21, 30 each being formed from essentially a smooth surface. The corrugated faces 21, 30 mate with each other. The two mating faces 21, 30 are spaced apart from each other at the top portions 22, 32 and/or at the bottom portions 23, 33, with gaps 4 being formed at the spaced-apart portions.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved stabilizing compositions for n-propyl bromide. More particularly, the cleaning composition includes about 0.1 to 5% Butylene oxide, about 0.1 to 5.0% t-butanol, about 0.1 to 5% acetonitrile, about 0.1 to 5% nitromethane; and the remainder n-propyl bromide. These mixtures are useful as cleaning solvents for the electronic, aerospace, and general manufacturing industries, especially in the area of vapor degreasing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe sole comprising an outer sole 1F, 1B, a midsole 2 and a reinforcement device 4 made of a resin plate. The reinforcement device 4 is firmly secured to the underside of an arch portion 2M of the midsole 2. At a medial side 11 and a lateral side 10 of the foot, the reinforcement device 4 is shaped like an arch between separated outer sole parts 1F and 1B. A medial foot portion 43 of the reinforcement device 4 is formed to have a higher hardness than a lateral foot portion 40 of the reinforcement device 4. This allows the reinforcement device 4 to have a greater flexural rigidity in its medial foot portion 43 than in its lateral foot portion 40.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a disposable cleaning pad dispenser system. The system comprises a pad dispenser having an elongated member with a chamber therein. The chamber is surrounded by side walls and has an open top that optionally has a closure. A plurality of disposable cleaning pads are stacked one upon the other to form an elongated column. The column is of a size and shape that fits through the open top and fits within the chamber. The sides of the so formed column may slidably engage the side walls of the chamber. A cleaning wand is provided. The wand includes a hollow cylindrical member that has a near end and a distal end. An end plate is mounted to the open distal end, the end plate being substantially the same size and shape as the disposable cleaning pad, and slidably engageable with the side walls of the chamber of the dispenser. The wand further comprises a rod having a near end and distal end slidably mounted within the cylindrical member.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a shock absorbing device for a shoe sole providing a lower layer 2 having an upper face 21 and an upper layer 3 having a lower face 30. The two layers 2, 3 are both made of an elastomer. The faces 21, 30 are each formed to have substantially a corrugated section. The corrugated faces 21, 30 each have a plurality of top portions 22, 32, bottom portions 23, 33, and inclined portions 24, 34 joining the top portions 22, 32 and bottom portions 23, 33, with the corrugated faces 21, 30 each being formed from essentially a smooth surface. The corrugated faces 21, 30 mate with each other. The two mating faces 21, 30 are spaced apart from each other at the top portions 22, 32 and/or at the bottom portions 23, 33, with gaps 4 being formed at the spaced-apart portions.

Abstract: A name card identification system for a person attending a meeting with other persons. The system comprises a name card having visual information and electronically readable code uniquely associated with the person attending the meeting. A printer is provided for printing name cards as well as a reader for reading the code on the name card. A means is provided for transmitting such code from the reader to the printer, wherein when the name card is read by the reader and the code transmitted to the printer, at least one name card is printed for such person for distribution to at least one other person attending such meeting. Preferably a plurality of cards are printed.

Abstract: A time indicator rapidly changes color after a specific time interval. The indicator comprises “back part” that includes a base substrate with a colored dye or colorant deposited on a first surface. A colorant impermeable barrier layer overlays the colorant or colored dye. The indicator further comprises a “front part” that includes a substrate having an adhesive on a first surface thereof. When the back part and front part are put into adhesive contact with each other, the parts coact with each other to cause the colorant impermeable barrier layer to change to a colorant permeable layer to permit the dye to migrate through the layers to cause a color change visible through the front part.

Abstract: A security system including a security or identification badge to be worn by a person. The identification badge has a reflective surface that has a predetermined reflective pattern indicating a predetermined identification status of the person wearing the badge. A means is provided for illuminating the reflective surface of the badge with radiation and detecting the reflected radiation from the predetermined reflective pattern. A signal is produced from the detected radiation to indicate the predetermined identification status of the person wearing the badge. Preferably, the badge is illuminated with a visible wavelength of light and the predetermined reflective pattern includes a retroreflective film.

Abstract: A shock absorbing section (10) of a shoe sole (1) is provided with a shearing transformation element (11). This shearing transformation element (11, 11A) is supported at an upper position dislocated forward (F) with respect to a grounding surface (20) so that it performs a shearing transformation independently due to a load (W) applied from above.

Abstract: A protective headgear is provided that includes a pair of ear guards, each having generally crescent-shaped or kidney-shaped core. Preferably, a pattern of vent openings is provided in the core to connect the interior and exterior surfaces. A one-piece removable ear guard covering of a flexible material covers each ear guard. The covering has a core portion with vents that communicate with the vents on the core to allow a wearer to hear. The covering also includes a peripheral edge portion that extends between the core portion and a peripheral edge and covers the exterior surface of the core. The covering also includes an interior peripheral edge portion for extending about a portion of the interior surface of the core. A layer of cushioning material, preferably gel cushioning material, may be positioned along the interior surface of the peripheral edge of the cover.

Abstract: A mallet for use by a percussionist for playing a percussion instrument. The mallet comprises an elongated shaft having a first head and a second head at opposite ends of the shaft. Each of these heads is used to produce a musical tone when struck against a percussion instrument. The shaft includes a first shaft portion proximate the first head and a second shaft portion proximate the second head. One of the first and second shaft portions is of greater thickness than the other shaft portion. The first head is made of a fibrous material, e.g., felt cover, for striking the percussion instrument. The second head is a non-fibrous material harder than the fibrous material, e.g., plastic, for striking another percussion instrument. When the percussionist strikes one instrument with the first head, the second shaft portion is held and when the percussionist strikes another instrument with the second head, the first shaft portion is held.

Abstract: A one piece molded arched support member reinforcing device 3 for a shoe sole is provided. The member comprises a front support portion 30 and a rear support portion 31 molded integrally with an arch portion 3a. The front support portion 30 and the rear support portion 31 are disposed in front and at the back of the reinforcing device 3, respectively. These individual support portions 30 and 31 are clamped between an outer sole 1 and a midsole 2 of a shoe sole S. Preferably, the front support portion 30 of the reinforcing device 3 is supported by a tapered inclined face 10 which is inclined to ascend as it goes forward F.

Abstract: The identification card strip and ribbon assembly includes a support strip having thereon at least one, and preferably a plurality of identification card blanks removably and adhesively adhered to the support strip. Each identification card blank has a front printing surface for printing indicia thereon and a rear adhesive surface having an adhesive thereon. The rear adhesive surface is removably and adhesively adhered to the support strip. The card blank includes a first sheet and a second sheet foldably connected to each other along a fold line. Each sheet has at least one substantially identically shaped aperture therein.