Abstract: An enclosure for a pad of notepaper including a rectangular elongate sheet of stiff paper material bent at scores to define along the length of the sheet an upper front portion adapted to overlie a part of the front surface of the pad, top, rear and bottom portions adapted to respectively overlie the top rear and bottom surfaces of the pad, and a lower front structure adapted to overlie a minor part of the front surface of the pad and having a recess adapted to frictionally and removably receive an end part of the upper front portion to close the enclosure.

Abstract: A package for containing, dispensing and employing a plurality of conventional prep swab ampules comprising liquid-containing breakable glass capsules within protective plastic sheaths or vials capped with swab tips. The package comprises a multi-ampule closed compartment for holding and dispensing a plurality of ampules as required, and a flexible, open-ended sleeve associated therewith. The sleeve is designed to receive and frictionally-engage each dispensed ampule, to permit the breaking of the inner vial while further protecting the fingers and, if desired, to permit the use of the broken ampule for its intended purpose while it remains frictionally-engaged within the sleeve on the package.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a book container structure having a particular novel layered construction. In place of a conventional solid chipboard laminated construction, an undulated midstratum layer is utilized in such manner that air cells or pockets are formed within the panels of the structure. An overlayer and an underlayer are adhesively applied to the undulated midstratum layer. The invention results in a book container structure which may be much more economically manufactured while yielding superior end product strength and durability. It has widespread utility as a superior substitute for the currently used solid laminated chipboard design.The invention utilizes varying fiber lengths and a particular grain line orientation to achieve a highly durable panel structure for use as a book container.

Abstract: A knitted selvage is formed along an otherwise woven ribbon by tying off loops of filling thread inserted into successive sheds of warp threads. A primary selvage thread is drawn through each loop of filling thread along with only one of two auxiliary selvage threads, the auxiliary selvage threads being drawn alternately through successive loops with the primary selvage thread.

Abstract: A rigid orthotic insert having a reinforcing structure for the heel made up of a plurality of layers, each layer having graphite fibers positioned parallel to one another and oriented along an axis skewed from the longitudinal axis of the insert.

Abstract: A knee pad comprising an upper resilient pad which may be secured on the leg at a point above the knee and a lower resilient pad which may be secured on the leg at a point below the knee. A cover holds portions of the two pads in overlapping relation at the front of the knee for protecting it. The pads are freely movable with respect to one another inside the cover when the knee is flexed.

Abstract: A slipper including an upper defining a cover for substantially encompassing a foot which is formed at least partially of elastomeric material, and a sole divided into discrete, spaced fore and aft sections secured to a base portion of the cover.

Abstract: A single-leg hook for a double lift open shed Jacquard machine with two sets of blades which are movable in opposite directions towards and away from each other by lift means, without crossing, a stationary set of arresting blades and a stationary hook rack, has first and second suspension projections which face in the same direction, and a support projection which points in the same direction. In one embodiment, the major, lower portion of the leg of the hook is rigid while the upper end portion is flexible, and the suspension projections are disposed at respective ends of a bar member fixed to the upper end of the hook. In another embodiment, the leg of the hook is rigid throughout and one of the suspension projections is arranged at its upper end, with the other suspension projection disposed on a resilient bar connected by an end region to the rigid leg.

Abstract: A beach sandal of improved comfort and enhanced safety comprises a sole provided with a plurality of perforations whose openings in the upper and lower surfaces of the sole are displaced or whose middle portions are displaced from their outer portions. The perforations provide an escape for the water drag on the wearer's foot and consequently make wading through water easier. Because the perforations are not formed perpendicularly, when the wearer happens to step on a sharp object such as a shell, the possibility of the object sliding through one of the perforations and reaching the foot is remote.

Abstract: A foot ligament protective device comprising a foot plate (1), extending from the heel portion of the foot at least over the arch, an ankle sleeve (3) provided with fastening means (12, 13) and designed to be fixed around the ankle portion of the foot, and flexible but lengthwise substantially not extensible connecting members (2), which are arranged to connect the ankle sleeve (3) on both sides of the foot to the foot plate (1) in at least a fore and rear portion of the latter, such that sideways overstretching movements are prevented.

Abstract: A shoe particularly a sportshoe, has a side lacing (1) with a slit (2) extending from an edge (4) of a foot opening (3) toward a toe area at the outside of the shoe over a part of the upper (5) of the shoe, and a tongue (10) covering from below the side lacing, said tongue being according to the invention fastened to the upper with a stitching (11) located within an area extending substantially about a central line (6) at a distance from and along said slit (2), and extending, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the shoe, from the forward end (12) of said slit toward the foot opening (3) over a distance of least one third of the slit's length.

Abstract: A dancing tap comprising three elements arranged in such a way as to require no external apparatus for assembly. There is recited a first plate-like body having a central through bore and multiple recesses on its first and second faces, a second plate-like body received by the central through bore of the first plate-like body and containing multiple protrusions, a sound spring equipped with a dimple that mates with a protrusion on the second face of the second plate-like body. The protrusion of the second plate-like body hitting the periphery of the dimple on the sound spring produces a novel tapping sound.

Abstract: The invention is a boot with a foot portion and a leg portion of flexible repellant material, said leg portion comprising an elongate V-shaped gusset in the flexible leg portion with its upper edge at the upper edge of the flexible leg portion, an elongated flap coextensive with one side of the gusset, a first elongated strip of adhesive material on the inner side of said flap, a second elongated strip of adhesive material at the other side of said gusset and coextensive therewith, said first and said second elongated strips of adhesive material being adapted to unite one to the other when pressed into contact with each other, said elongated strips of adhesive material having a width whereby they can be adhered together with variable overlap to fold said gusset varying amounts to vary the closed circumference of said leg portion to achieve a snug fit around the leg of a user in use and exclude snow and moisture.

Abstract: Mittens for use by equestrians, designed to correctly position the reins in the riders hands while providing warmth without excessive thickness or weight. The mitten is composed of a cuff, a thumb pocket, a second pocket to encase the index, middle, and ring fingers, and a third pocket for the little finger. The mitten is made of knitted wool and a reinforcing material is applied over all area subject to excessive function or wear during normal use.

Abstract: A quick-attach, quick-detach shoe accessory in the form of a container for carrying keys, rings, paper money, coins and like items on the instep of a tennis shoe or other lace type shoe, has a sheath-like body with open top end with a covering flap and closed bottom and pleated sides securable to a shoe by a tongue attached to the bottom, passing beneath the shoe laced portion and terminating at the top in an end having a pair of shoe-lace holes matching another pair of shoe-lace holes in an upward extension of the body so that shoe laces may be passed through the shoelace holes and tied, holding the container on the top of the instep of the user's foot.

Abstract: Footwear includes a high modulus moderator located between the wearer's foot and cushioning material above the foot in which the moderator is a relatively thin, lightweight material having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 250,000 psi. The heel moderator includes medial and lateral legs positioned to be located under the calcaneus of the foot with the cushioning located beneath the moderator such that a cushioning medium is located below the calcaneus. The moderator, which deflects without permanent deformation and includes portions extending upwardly, operates to absorb, redistribute and sore the energy of localized loads. A moderator may also be located under the forefoot, as described.

Abstract: A running shoe sole having a relatively thin outer sole layer of hard, wear-resistant material, a midsole layer resilient cushioning material and a heel sole layer, provided between the outer sole and midsole layers along approximately the rear half of the sole. In accordance with preferred embodiments, an outer, longitudinally extending portion of the heel sole layer spans approximately 2/3 of the width of the heel sole layer and is formed of a resilient cushioning material, while an inner portion spanning approximately the remaining 1/3 of the width of the sole layer is formed of a material that is of a hardness of approximately 10-20 shore durometer greater than that of the outer portion of the heel sole layer. This construction of the heel sole layer enables cushioning of the foot during lateral heel strikes occurring during running to be provided by the outer portion of the heel while the inner portion is able to act in a manner which limits pronation occurring thereafter.

Abstract: A true moc shoe has a vamp with unitary bottom and side portions, and a sole coextensive with the vamp bottom. The vamp is stitched directly to the sole, and a cushioning element is interposed therebetween. The cushioning element has a shape substantially coextensive with the sole, and the peripheral edges of the element are spaced from the stitches. The sole may be formed of flexible rubber.

Abstract: A glove comprising a palm portion having side portions (4, 5) projecting upwardly along the outer sides of the glove. To permit a curving of the palm portion in the area of the knuckle joints, the upwardly projecting side portions (4, 5) are in said knuckle joint area provided with a cut (13) that is widened in the assembled condition of the glove. To achieve in this connection the required pliability and flexibility of the glove, the back portion is extended with respect to corresponding parts of the palm portion of the glove.

Abstract: A knee pad comprising an upper pad which may be secured on the leg at a point above the knee and a lower pad which may be secured on the leg at a point below the knee. A cover holds portions of the two pads in overlapping relation at the front of the knee for protecting it. The pads are freely movable with respect to one another inside the cover when the knee is flexed.