Abstract: A carrier for storing and/or transporting a partially disassembled bicycle is disclosed as including a rigid base section and rigid left and right side sections. Quick-release hinge devices detachably and pivotably connect each of the side sections to the base section. A mounting assembly detachably mounts an upright bicycle frame on the base section. Releasable devices are also provided for mounting the bicycle wheels on either of the two side sections.

Abstract: By providing a product supporting base and frangible, removal indicating means securely retaining each product package on the support base, a unique tamper resistant, package assembly is attained, whereby the initial removal of each package from the base causes the frangible, removal indicating means to be irreversibly broken, bent or otherwise destroyed or deformed. In this way, no package can be removed for tampering and subsequently replaced on the supporting tray without the previous removal of the product being immediately apparent. In the preferred embodiments, the frangible removal indicating means comprise a plurality of finger members or flanges which embrace the package and securely retain the package to the support base. Upon removal of the package, the frangible finger members or flanges are irreversibly broken, bent, deformed or destroyed, thereby providing consumers with immediate notice that any product associated therewith has been previously removed and replaced.

Abstract: A glove wherein installed between an outer leather wall member (11) and an inner wall member (14) or outside said outer leather wall member (11) is a molded heat insulator (12) of flexible material so formed as to be capable of covering only a back side (1) and fingertips (7).

Abstract: A height-controlling insole for footwear which comprises:an insole;a plurality of non-slip profiles connected to the insole;at least a portion of the profiles having an adjustable height thereof, whereby the profiles can be adjusted to conform to the curvature of the bottom of the foot.

Abstract: An insole for shoes, with which, after having made a connection, preferably by sewing, between the insole and the shoe upper, a body of polyurethane forming the running sole and/or the foot bed is applied to the bottom side of the insole by foaming operation, consists of a fleece substantially formed of synthetic fibres and having arranged therein a reinforcing insert approximately extending in parallel relation to the upper side of the insole. At least the upper portion of the fleece, which is adjacent the upper side of the insole on which rests the foot, is impregnated with a dispersion or emulsion containing at least 1 percent by weight of hollow microspheres, the thin shell of which consists of a vinylidene chloride copolymer and the hollow core of which contains a gas.

Abstract: A lineman's climbing aid comprising an outer boot adapted to be worn over a standard workboot and a replaceable steel gaff rigidly fastened exteriorly against an inside wall portion of the outer boot, wherein the outer boot comprises a one-piece molding of electrically insulating, water-impermeable, plastics material defining a rigid shell and a steel reinforcing plate embedded within said inside wall portion of the shell, the gaff being fastened to the reinforcing plate by fastening means extending through said inside wall portion whereby said inside wall portion is rigidly clamped between the reinforcing plate and the gaff.

Abstract: A necktie assembly easily fittable and removable to a wearer's neck without tying or untying a knot thereof, which comprises a tie body having a shape similar to a traditional tie and a knot formed by tying a part of the tie body around a core body. The core body has a channel by which a free end of the tie body can be inserted into the knot while keeping a neatly folded shape thereof. The necktie assembly may have a pin or the like built-in the core body for securing the necktie.

Abstract: A running shoe has a longitudinal slot in the sole extending from its back edge into the arch region and dividing the shoe sole into upper and lower segments. A spring wire in this slot decreases the velocity of the heel impact and then, as the runner's weight shifts forward onto the ball and toes of the foot, launches the runner into a comfortable stride and reduces stress.

Abstract: A mid-sole comprises a sole body of resilient foam material and a horseshoe-shaped rigid synthetic resin plate placed on the upper surface of the heel section of the sole body along the periphery thereof. At least one leg extends downwardly from the underside of the plate adjacent the inside portion of the heel section over its thickness to prevent the inner portion from inclining inwardly when a load is imposed on the inner portion of the heel section.

Abstract: A shoe slipper cover has an inexpensive top plastic shell and a bottom friction pad structure which includes a plurality of relatively thin friction fibrous pads mounted in telescoped and overlapping relationship. A bottom plastic sole member is secured abutting the upper surface of the pads to define a protective inner sole. The edges of the shell and inner sole are sewn to each other and to the pads which project upwardly therebetween. The multiple pads in overlapping relationship form an essentially continuous sole structure with the overlapping portion creating ridges within the sole structure. The sole provides an appropriate support of the shoe on the wet floor while minimizing cost.

Abstract: A protector for encasing at least a portion of the cleats or spikes normally provided on the sole of an athletic shoe, or the like, and comprising a substantially flat body portion adapted to be disposed adjacent the outer surface of the sole, the body portion being provided with a plurality of transversely extending, longitudinally spaced channels for encasing at least a portion of the cleats, the channels being provided with strengthened outer surfaces for engaging the surface of the underfoot terrain for supporting the cleats in spaced relation thereto, thus protecting the terrain from damage by engagement with the cleats, the body portion having gripping elements engagable with either the cleats or with complimentary gripping elements provided on the shoe for removably securing the protector to the shoe in a manner facilitating both the installation and removal of the protection therefrom.

Abstract: The sanitary sandals or slippers are made of different kinds of materials with proper flexibility. Especially, they are made of the mixture of paper and porous plastics. The material is molded into the sandals. The vamp and sole of the sandal are made of the same material. Once the material surface is folded back, its main body with the component of shoe strings turn into a solid form, a kind of easily made, economic in use, simple and convenient sandal.

Abstract: There is provided a method for retaining the shape of gloves e.g. leather golf gloves with one or more curved fingers by placing a glove on an electrically heated form having a shape corresponding to the curved gloves, with a sheet of paper between said form and the interior of the glove, for a sufficient time to retain the shape of the glove, especially the curvature of the fingers thereof.

Abstract: A glove formed of rubber or plastics material, especially an examination or surgical glove devoid of a roll-down preventing beaded edge and containing a structured surface at the cuff region. The structured surface is formed at the outer side or surface of the glove by non-connected raised portions, whereas the structured surface is formed at the inside or inner surface of the glove by mirror-image, non-connected recesses or depressions. The mold for fabricating the glove contains non-connected recesses at the cuff region.

Abstract: A shoe heel guard for protecting the rear and heel portions of a shoe on a foot of a driver of a vehicle. The shoe heel guard includes a frame having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The frame is sized to provide an interference fit on the back of the shoe. The frame includes a rounded rear portion and opposing side portions which define an open area therebetween in which the back of shoe is inserted. The frame includes a lower peripheral edge which extends inwardly from the bottom of the rounded rear portion against which the heel of the shoe rests, the lower peripheral edge having a slot formed therein to enhance the interference fit of the guard with the shoe.