Abstract: A user-worn protective body appliance to prevent injury to the underlying region of the wearer's body includes a relatively rigid shield and a relatively flexible, compressible pad. The pad has a first surface to which the rigid shield is attached, and a second surface against which the body region to be protected is to be placed. The rigid shield is generally dome-shaped with such curvature as to force the relatively flexible pad, upon its attachment thereto, to assume a contour approximating that of the body region to be protected. An appropriate adhesive is applied to a limited, central portion on the second surface for securing the appliance to the body region of the wearer. In contrast, the opposite end portions on the second surface do not contain any adhesive.

Abstract: A protective body appliance to prevent injury from external force to the underlying region of the wearer's body. The body appliance comprises a generally dome-shaped rigid shield secured to a flexible, compressible pad. The pad has an inner section that is adhered to the wearer's body, and an outer section to which the rigid shield is attached. The inner pad section has two lateral wings separated by a center region all of which form an exposed surface which is placed against the wearer's body. The inner pad section is mated to the outer pad section along the center region so that the wings are movable relative to the outer pad section. The wings permit the shield and outer pad section to shift or rock relative to the inner pad section in response to body movements and external forces, thus increasing the appliance's ability to remain adhered to the wearer over time.

Abstract: A protective appliance for the hip joint area comprises an annular pad made of a relatively resilient material and carrying adhesive strips on one surface to secure the pad to the skin, and a relatively rigid dome-shaped shield carried in opposed pockets formed on the other, outer surface of the pad. When the appliance is in place, the shield serves to disperse forces directed toward the hip joint area, transferring such forces to surrounding regions which are inherently better protected by body tissue. The shield fits somewhat loosely in the pad pockets to permit it to adjust to changes in body position, thus adding to the comfort of the appliance when it is worn. The sides of the shield disposed between the pad pockets are contoured out of the plane of the pad to add further comfort particularly when the wearer reclines on the appliance.

Abstract: An oral health and hygiene kit comprises a length of flexible liquid pervious material, said length of material including a pocket for containing a finger. A dentifrice is applied to an exterior face of the pocket. Also the length of material extends longitudinally away from the opening into the pocket and a transverse sleeve is formed in the extension for containing a length of dental floss and a relatively rigid dental stimulator.