Abstract: A product, such as an insole (21, 22) or the like, is formed in a mold (20) having mold cavities (26, 27) therein. A porous insert (33, 34) is placed in the cavities (26, 27) and a foamable material (35) is introduced into the cavities (26, 27). When the material (35) cures, it impregnates the inserts (33, 34) which makes them more rigid. The resulting insoles (21, 22) thereby have a portion made up entirely of foam (35) and a portion made up of the insert material (33, 34) rigidified by the foam (35).

Abstract: A pad (10), a plurality of which can be positioned in a helmet (21) or the like for comfort and protection, includes a first generally rectangular fabric material (11) having truncated corners (25). A first generally rectangular foam material (12) having truncated corners (24) includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces (18), the top surface being attached to the first fabric material (11). A second generally rectangular foam material (14) having truncated corners (22) includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces (19) having a scallop (23), the top surface being attached to the bottom surface of the first foam material (14). A second generally rectangular fabric material (16) having truncated corners (22) and sides having a scallop (23) is attached to the bottom surface of the second foam material (14). The side surfaces (18, 19) of the first and second foam materials (12, 14) are exposed.

Abstract: A system of constructing a pair of devices to provide lateral or medial corrections of a desired degree includes a right foot orthotic shell (20R) and a left foot orthotic shell (20L). A first angled wedge (40A) is connectable to the right shell (20R) and a second angled wedge (40B) is connectable to the left shell (20L) to provide lateral correction. The second wedge (40B) is connectable to the right shell (20R) and the first wedge (40A) is connectable to the left shell (20L) to provide medial correction. A plurality of pairs of wedges (40) can be provided with each pair providing a different angle of correction.

Abstract: Thermosetting and thermoplastic elastomers are provided having magnetic filler packed within the elastomeric matrix and capable of being aligned and energized, before, during or after the molding of the elastomer. The magnetically-filled elastomers therefore provide useful permanent magnetic fields which being physically soft. The magnetic filler is aligned within the elastomeric matrix and energized by subjecting the magnetically-filled elastomer to magnetic energy before, during and/or after molding of the magnetically-filled elastomer. A particularly preferred magnetically-filled elastomer is a magnetically-filled polyurethane elastomer composition wherein the elastomer is the reaction product of a urethane-forming compound having at least two urethane-forming reactive sites, an elasticizing diol or triol, and a diisocyanate reacted in less than stoiciometric amounts to allow for the formation of urethane linkages involving less than about 85% of the urethane-forming reactive sites.

Abstract: Energy dissipating soft polyurethane elastomeric compositions containing any compound that may be magnetically or electro-magnetically aligned to define useful permanent magnetic fields and which may also contain, where desirable, a light-weight filler, are formed by the reaction of an urethane forming polyol containing at least four urethane forming reactive sites and capable of forming stable complexes through free-radicle urethane forming reactive sites, an elasticizing polyol selected from the group comprising diols and triols and a diisocyanate in less than stoiciometric equivalents and resulting in compositions having densities from about 1.2 to 3.8 grams per cc, a compression set of less than 5%, a recovery time of between 10 to about 200 milliseconds and surface hardness of less than about 70 when measured on the Shore 00 scale.

Abstract: A unique, highly effective, electric dry shaver incorporating rotary cutting blades for use by women to effectively, conveniently, and comfortably shave both legs and underarms is achieved by incorporating a blade guard removably mountable to the electric shaver for partially blocking the rotary cutting blades while also smoothing and/or stretching the soft underarm skin. By employing the rotary cutting blade guard of the present invention, the soft, pliable skin typically found in underarms is comfortably smoothed, spread, and/or stretched to prevent any cutting or pinching of the skin by the blades. As a result, a close, comfortable shave is attained, with all of the hair being completed cut, regardless of the contours of the skin surface or the soft, pliable nature of the skin. Furthermore, when the legs are to be shaven, the blade guard is removed thereby fully exposing the side walls of the slotted outer cutter so it can be used in its entirety.

Abstract: An electrical connector device to connect an electric power cord to a hand-held electric appliance, the connector device having an outer case housing with an inner chamber and at least one spring contact extending thereinto; a main housing rotatively supported in the outer case chamber, the main housing having two separated sockets therein, a stepped cylindrical top portion, and a bottom wall with an opening therethrough; at least one conductor compressively positioned on the stepped cylindrical portion of the main housing, the conductor being electrically connected to the power cord and to the spring contact; and a cord bushing having oppositely extending arms and a body portion with a bore therethrough, the power cord extending through the body portion bore, the arms being pivotly mounted in the separated sockets and the body portion extending through the bottom opening of the main housing; wherein the electrical connector device provides the power cord with two free axes of movement.