Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a first portion comprising a generally flexible fabric, and a second portion or layer comprising a gel material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. Positioned below the second layer is a third portion or a damping layer having a series of dampers positioned thereon, where the dampers are elastomeric flexible and compressible. The three portions are laminated together.

Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a first portion comprising a generally flexible fabric, and a second portion or layer comprising a gel material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. Positioned below the second layer is a third portion or a damping layer having a series of dampers positioned thereon, where the dampers are elastomeric flexible and compressible. The three portions are laminated together.

Abstract: A retrofit kit that upgrades an existing inkjet printing mechanism by replacing it with a more efficient and advanced light imaging mechanism. The kit includes a control module, a printhead module, and a retrofit printhead. The control module is operable to communicate with the existing command processor in order to receive a digital image. The retrofit printhead includes a means for emitting light onto an emulsion coated screen and is adapted to attach to and be integrated into an existing XY plotting system within the existing printer. The control module interfaces with the existing command processor to control the XY plotting system and the position of the retrofit printhead. The control module also interfaces with the printhead module to communicate and synchronize the amount of light to be emitted at each position; the printhead module thereafter controls the retrofit printhead to emit the determined amount of light at each position.

Abstract: An automatic screen registration device for a registering a screen printing frame and method of use that includes generally (1) a print head or plurality of print heads; (2) frame or frames attached directly to the print head(s) and (3) a means for positioning a screen in the frame(s). The present invention uses a multi-point registration system that is attached to each print head of a screen printing system.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a dissolvable, adhesive construction comprising a host material; a dissolvable facestock with an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer with an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is in contact with the lower surface of facestock; and a dissolving material formulated to dissolve the facestock material wherein the facestock material disintegrates or disperses when it comes into contact with the dissolving material.

Abstract: A portable enclosure quick exchange framing system having a plurality of adjustable securing elements and a fence operable to be secured to the securing elements. The securing elements are operable to be anchored in the ground or a support base. The portable enclosure system is easily configurable to fit in any yard or area.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a dissolvable, adhesive construction comprising a host material; a dissolvable facestock with an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer with an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is in contact with the lower surface of facestock; and a dissolving material formulated to dissolve the facestock material wherein the facestock material disintegrates or disperses when it comes into contact with the dissolving material.

Abstract: The present invention is a stitching apparatus and method of use wherein large spools of material can be used and driven into position in a sewing, embroidery or other stitching machine, thereby decreasing the complexity of the stitching process and reducing breakage and thread depletion. The apparatus generally comprises an upper thread feeding assembly, a lower thread feeding assembly, a stitching surface area and an activation assembly, wherein the activation assembly bonds the upper thread to the lower thread at the stitching surface area.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a generally flexible material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. A second portion comprises the generally flexible material formed in the generally planar rectangular shape. The first portion and the second portion are joined to form a V-shaped structure. The first portion and the second portion are configured to be joinable to a surface of at least one structure for damping an applied external force.

Abstract: The light directing device of the present invention is comprised generally of a housing unit with at least one orifice, a light source inside the housing unit, at least one movable shield, a means for controlling the movable shield(s), and a means for controlling the light source. Also disclosed is a method of directing light wherein the movable shields are selectively moved to block one or more of the orifices in the housing unit and the light is passed from the light source through the orifices not blocked by the movable shield and projecting the passed light onto a surface that projects an image. In an alternative embodiment, the passed light is onto a medium that produces an image.

Abstract: The present invention is a spool-less, continuous bobbin assembly and a method of use for forming a stitch in a stitching surface. The spool-less, continuous bobbin assembly is generally comprised of a needle assembly for an upper thread, a looping assembly for the upper thread and an application assembly to deposit a lower thread material onto a stitching surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for stabilizing user's body parts. The apparatus is capable of being attached to a wearable article to be worn by the user. The apparatus includes an electrical arrangement and a protective covering arrangement. The electrical arrangement is capable of detecting one or more variables acting on the user's body parts, and responding in a manner to stabilize the user's body parts. Further, the protective covering arrangement is arranged to encapsulate the electrical arrangement therein. Furthermore, a method for making the apparatus and wearable articles made there from are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a stitching apparatus and method of use wherein large spools of material can be used and driven into position in a sewing, embroidery or other stitching machine, thereby decreasing the complexity of the stitching process and reducing breakage and thread depletion. The apparatus generally comprises an upper thread feeding assembly, a lower thread feeding assembly, a stitching surface area and an activation assembly, wherein the activation assembly bonds the upper thread to the lower thread at the stitching surface area.

Abstract: The present invention is a spool-less, continuous bobbin assembly and a method of use for forming a stitch in a stitching surface. The spool-less, continuous bobbin assembly is generally comprised of a needle assembly for an upper thread, a looping assembly for the upper thread and an application assembly to deposit a lower thread material onto a stitching surface.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a generally flexible material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. A second portion comprises the generally flexible material formed in the generally planar rectangular shape. The first portion and the second portion are joined to form a V-shaped structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for stabilizing user's body parts. The apparatus is capable of being attached to a wearable article to be worn by the user. The apparatus includes an electrical arrangement and a protective covering arrangement. The electrical arrangement is capable of detecting one or more variables acting on the user's body parts, and responding in a manner to stabilize the user's body parts. Further, the protective covering arrangement is arranged to encapsulate the electrical arrangement therein. Furthermore, a method for making the apparatus and wearable articles made there from are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sewing bobbin assembly and method that provides access of a sewing machine, and particularly a bobbin in the sewing machine, to a larger supply of thread with automatic reloading of the bobbin during use thereof.

Abstract: A method for making a printing screen wherein a screen having an unexposed emulsion layer applied thereto is placed in a printing device, such as an ink jet printer, and a graphic is printed directly on the emulsion layer. The graphic is precisely and automatically positioned relative to the screen by orienting the screen with respect to the X, Y and Z printing axes of the printing device, alinging a selected location on the screen with a selected coordinate position on the X and Y printing axes and providing the printing device with data defining the graphic to be printed on the emulsion layer, data defining the dimensions of the screen, and data defining selected coordinates within the dimensions of the screen with which corresponding reference coordinates of the graphic are to register when the graphic is printed on the emulsion layer.