Abstract: A crash helmet including a head cap and visor combined with a lower element configured substantially as a padded split ring. Said ring is attached to the rear portion of the head cap and can be deformed elastically at lateral regions thereof to define an openable entry for putting the helmet on and off.

Abstract: A glove for use in billiards which can be worn on either hand of the player to cover the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of the hand. A first member of the glove is formed with a thumb portion, index finger portion, middle finger portion and hand portion. A second member symmetrical to the first member is formed with a thumb, index finger, middle finger and hand portions corresponding to those of the first member. A slit opening is formed in each hand portion extending in close proximity to the junction between the thumb and index finger. The two members are stitched together along the edges with straight edge stitching except for the hand portions which remain open to accommodate ring and little fingers. An elastic band and fastener are stitched to one of the members. The material of the members is soft and stretchable to accommodate a range of hand sizes and has tiny openings formed therein for ventilation and comfort.

Abstract: A combing machine for textile fibres has a gill for combing a sliver of fibres, and at least two contrarotating tearing rollers for tearing successive tufts from the sliver of fibres as these are combed, the torn tufts being partially superimposed on each other to form a continuous combed web which is delivered to a conveyor belt. The tearing rollers are in direct contact with each other and are located upstream of the conveyor belt.