Abstract: An electrode edge protector that includes an elongate strip having a substantially H-shaped cross-section in combination with an expansion member. The elongate strip comprises two lever-arm portions made of rigid material that define a longitudinal edge slot for receiving and wrapping around the edge of an electrode and an opposing expansion slot for receiving the expansion member. The rigid lever-arm portions are interconnected between the slots by a coextruded hinge member made of resilient material which enhances the ability of the edge strip to adhere to the electrode in the edge slot as a result of the force exerted by the expansion member in the expansion slot.

Abstract: A ski protector of elastomeric material comprises an elongated resilient or elastic body portion and reinforced end portions having recesses, one of which recesses accommodates the toe of the ski therein and the other recess the ski's heel. The stretching capability of the unreinforced elongated body portion permits the end of the protector that fits over the ski's toe to first be placed thereover, then the other end of the protector pulled rearwardly sufficiently past the rear end of the ski and then released so that it moves forwardly over the ski's heel. The sides of the elongated body contain grooves for receiving therein the side margins of the ski to thus protect the ski's metal edges. The body portion is preferably provided with a web extending between the grooved sides, thereby affording protection for the bottom running surface of the ski as well.