Abstract: This invention pertains to the encapsulation of a cellular insert, in the form of cellular components, formed of woven material fabricating such cellular components that present voids or cavities therein, or which may be formed from spirally or helically wound strands of a polymer having a hardness exceeding that of the foamed or other polymer composition in which the insert locates, as within the structure of a sole for an athletic shoe.

Abstract: A lightweight foot garment which is made from a tubular shaped material to cover a human foot. The tubular shaped material being stretchably tight and snug fitting around the foot. An adhesive is applied to the bottom portion of the tubular shaped material such that the adhesive is soft and sticky-like when first applied then hardening into a gripping or non-skid type of material, thus forming the bottom of the foot garment. Alternatively, a smooth pad or non-skid type of material such as ground rubber or plastic may be applied to the bottom portion of the tubular shaped material, with the adhesive applied to secure the smooth pad or non-skid type of material to the tubular shaped material.

Abstract: Athletic shoe sole having cleats with exchangeable gripping elements designed such that the threaded mounting studs for gripping elements are firmly anchored to the sole, and that the associated caps of the gripping elements can be detached therefrom without damage or destruction to the threaded studs. This is achieved in that each threaded stud (2) and the screw-on cap (5, 5a) is in the shape of a cone whose broad base faces the shoe sole (1). The thread is a single or multiple thread (4) having only partial turns of screw threads. Finally, run-on surfaces (12, 13) effective during screw-on of lock elements (10, 11) of the cap are less inclined relative to the plane of the sole (1) than the flank surfaces that act as locking surfaces (14, 15) which are also inclined.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes a movable lower electrical contact assembly having a formed stationary conductor member, a movable lower contact arm, a lower contact secured to the upper end of the movable lower contact arm for physically and electrically contacting separate upper electrical contacts, and a lower contact arm torsion spring. An integral longitudinal end of the stationary conductor member extends from the base of the circuit breaker to form an external terminal of the circuit breaker. The opposite longitudinal end of the stationary conductor member receives a rotatable pin fixedly secured to the movable lower contact arm for rotation therewith. The lower contact arm torsion spring has an elongated torsion spring arm disposed in contact with an elongated inclined cam surface located on the underside of the movable lower contact arm to bias the lower contact secured thereto into engagement with the upper electrical contact.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes an operating mechanism position indicator having a plurality of electrically insulating cards or strips disposed beneath an opening in the breaker cover about a manually engageable handle of the circuit breaker for movement in response to movements of the handle along the cover opening. A first one of the cards includes a pair of spaced apart, laterally aligned red markings for providing an externally visually discernible indication that the operating mechanism of the circuit breaker is in its CLOSED position. The first card also includes a pair of spaced apart, laterally aligned white markings for providing an externally visually discernible indication that the operating mechanism of the circuit breaker is in its TRIPPED position. The second card is positioned beneath the first card and is of a substantially greater length than the first card.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes a highly integrated operating mechanism having an over-center toggle mechanism for opening and closing a pair of separable electrical contacts. A pivotable, one-piece cradle coupled to the breaker handle includes a cradle latch surface for latching with a trip arm of a trip mechanism, a contact stop surface for limiting the movement of one of said electrical contacts and an arcuate cam surface for engaging a cradle cam pin during a reset operation. The arcuate cam surface of the cradle is contoured to enable the resetting of the operating mechanism after a trip operation by applying a relatively low, substantially constant reset force to the breaker handle.

Abstract: The invention provides a sports shoe comprising a sole, and an upper having flaps with opposed edges adapted to be drawn together over the instep of the wearer with a shoelace, said opposed edges substantially meeting in a region extending from the leg opening of the shoe towards the toe to a point where they part to define an aperture extending across the shoe to impart increased flexibility to the toe region.

Abstract: An improved detachable pocket assembly for carrying I.D. cards, photos, coins, keys, tickets and the like on apparel such as shoes includes a pocket formed between front and back faces of sheet material, one of which faces preferably has a transparent plastic window sealed over an opening in it. The pocket can be pivoted in order for the wearer to look into it when wearing it on a shoe. The pocket has at the upper end an opening for access to contents, covered by a first extension at the top of the front face, folds over in a rearward and downward direction for rain shedding and has provision for securing the pocket to apparel, in the form of a strap-like extension from the bottom of the pocket that wraps around the pocket and detachably secures by snaps intermediate the back of the pocket and on the front of the pocket.

Abstract: A fit and support system for sports footwear, particularly for ski boots, comprises up to three separate supports. A lower support is shaped and dimensioned to bear evenly against the dorsal or upper surface of the foot, including the medial and lateral aspects thereof, forwardly of the ankle joint to permit unrestricted dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint within the normal range. The support is sufficiently firm to transmit pressure from the footwear to the wearer's foot to reduce articulation of the bones of the mid-foot during use. An upper support may also be present. This is shaped and dimensioned to bear evenly against the front of the lower leg above the ankle joint. A complementary support may also bear against the lower leg at the rear and sides above the ankle joint. The support system allows proper flexion of the ankle joint while providing firm support for the bones of the mid-foot.

Abstract: A boot includes a first upper having a vamp and a quarter, and a second upper having a vamp and a quarter. The first upper is adapted to encase a wearer's foot; the second upper encases the first upper, and extends upwardly to secure the base of the leg. The first and second uppers are secured to a sole of the boot.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved sports glove, for use in a game such as racquetball, having a front portion comprised of a strong, substantially inextensible material such as leather, and a rear portion made from a perspiration absorbing material, such as terry cloth. The glove also includes an integral wrist portion which is made of the same perspiration absorbing material as the rear portion, and attached to this wrist portion is a wrist support band which is wrapped around the wrist and secured by a piece of Velcro. Reinforcing pads may be placed on the front portion of the glove in positions particularly susceptible to wear. A very smooth elastic material may also be inserted between the front and rear portions of the fingers so as to provide the fingers with greater freedom of movement. This very smooth elastic material should be of a size smaller than the rear finger portions and larger than the front finger portions so as to impart a natural curvature to the glove fingers.

Abstract: An insert for use in ice skates and the like which includes a blank pad having a top layer with an upper surface provided with a contour substantially complemental to the plantar surface of a person's foot, the top layer formed from suitable material to resist abrasion and absorb perspiration. The top layer is bonded to an intermediate layer formed of resilient material, a bottom of the intermediate surface affixed to a lower surface having a bottom layer provided with an alignment device for registry with the center line of a skate whereby deformation of the blank occurs along its longitudinal axis directly above the skate blade, the deformation of the blank causing a cradling and supporting effect upon the foot disposed within the skate so as to provide not only better centering over the skate blade, but also an improved load transmission from the foot through the leg resulting in overall better balance and skate edge control.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective glove for players of video games which is adjustable with VELCRO hook and loop fasteners to fit various size hands. Protective fingers are employed which leave the fingertips of the player exposed for greater sensitivity and feel of the controls while protecting the user's fingers from abrasions, calluses and bruises. A means for ventilating the glove is provided in the form of an opening which allows air circulation while giving the dual purpose good sensitivity to the control of the game.

Abstract: A cement construction shoe is provided having a soft, flexible insole and a cushioned outsole. In manufacturing the shoe, the insole is temporarily stiffened by a relatively firm member to which it is bonded by means of a wax. This enables the insole to withstand the normal lasting procedure. The outsole is provided with a cavity for receiving a cushion therein. The shoe upper is attached to the outsole such that the insole overlies the cushion. Once the shoe is completed, the wax bond between the insole and its stiffener may be heated to allow the separation and removal of the latter.

Abstract: An exercise shoe (10) has an upper (14) and a sole (18) fastened to the upper. The sole (18) has first and second impervious, surface gripping portions (20, 22). The portions (20, 22) are separated by a third, moisture-penetrable fabric sole portion (24). The interior of the shoe (10) includes a terrycloth layer (54) for moisture absorption. An ankle strap (26) extends from upper rear (32) of heel (34), forward around a wearer's ankle (36) above the shoe (10). A body (56) of cushioning material is located between the terrycloth layer (54) and sole (18). Cushioning body (56) terminates at (58), behind a wearer's toes (60) and protects ball (62) of a wearer's foot (12).