Abstract: A multilayered material for clothing adapted to transfer moisture from the skin of the user, includes a waterproof top layer, a bottom layer constituting a lining and comprising moisture collectors extending radially between the top and bottom layers, and longitudinal drains which carry the moisture away from its source. The material can be used for gloves, sports shoes as well as garments.

Abstract: Sports glove, and more specifically a golfing glove, comprising tightening and tension means incorporating a tightening strap (3) which is slightly extensible or inextensible and is attached to a first end (31) on the dorsal metacarpal region (10), and which extends over a first length (32) in the direction of a first axis (X, X') and fits into an intermediate buckle (4) attached to the glove and positioned so as to be offset in proximity to the areas forming the edge (11) of the glove. The tightening strap extends over a length (33) which, beginning at the intermediate buckle (4), runs along a second axis (Y, Y') ending in a second end (34) which is movably attached, at least partially, to this metacarpal dorsal area (10) or to the wrist (12) area of the glove. The first axis (X, X') and the second axis (Y, Y') are offset by a positive angle (.alpha.).

Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber including an elongated body, closed at first and second opposite ends thereof, the elongated body containing a quantity of liquid. A piston is mounted for axial movement within the body and has longitudinally extending holes therein causing communication between first and second opposite chambers defined, respectively, in the body between the piston and the first and second ends of the body. The piston is able to be activated, in one direction, by a thrust rod extending axially within the first chamber of the body and is pushed, in the other direction, by a compression spring lodged in the second chamber of the body. The shock absorber further includes an internal coaxial bushing affixed to the second end of the body, extending over one part of the length of the body, in the direction of the first end of the body, and in which the piston is lodged freely sliding, the second chamber being defined in the bushing between the piston and the second end of the body.

Abstract: An article of clothing adapted to receive at least a portion of a wearer's body, having a rear end forming an access passage for the wearer's hand and at least one elastic member so disposed as to bias the access passage towards a substantially open position. The article of clothing, which may be in the form of a glove or mitten, may also include an opening extending substantially longitudinally forward from the rear end. A closure device, such as a zipper, may be adjacent the opening and may be selectively operated to urge the opening, and thus the access passage, towards a substantially closed position, sealing the article of clothing against the wearer's wrist or forearm.

Abstract: A ski binding adapted to releasably hold the front of a ski boot on a ski. The front of the boot includes front-end zone spaced from the lateral edges of the boot. The binding includes a jaw, a support, and a support zone means on the jaw. The jaw is adapted to hold the front of the boot and adapted to laterally pivot in response to pivoting of the boot. The support, which is positioned on the ski, includes two upwardly converging lines of support. The jaw is adapted to laterally pivot around either one of these upwardly converging jaw lines of support. The support zone means which is positioned on the jaw supports the front-end zone of the boot when the boot is held by the jaw. As a result, when the boot experiences a torsional force and a frontward force on the boot, the boot laterally pivots and the front of the boot is pressed downward against the ski and against the support zone means.

Abstract: A binding having a jaw is adapted to pivot laterally around two converging support lines on a support against the bias of an elastic mechanism. The binding also includes two lateral wings for receiving a front end of the boot, and a support zone positioned between the wings. The support zone is adapted to contact the front end zone of the boot along a line which intersects a transverse plane passing through the support lines above their convergence point. As a result, when a torsional fall is combined with a frontward fall, the torsional component of the fall causes the boot to apply lateral pressure to one of the wings, thereby providing a torque or moment on the jaw. The frontward component of the fall causes the boot to apply frontward pressure on the support zone, thereby increasing the torque experienced by the jaw in the direction of the torque resulting from the torsional component of the fall.

Abstract: A ski binding adapted to releasably hold the front of a ski boot on a ski. The front of the boot includes front-end zone spaced from the lateral edges of the boot. The binding includes a jaw, a support, and a support zone on the jaw. The jaw is adapted to hold the front of the boot and adapted to laterally pivot in response to pivoting of the boot. The support, which is positioned on the ski, includes two upwardly converging lines of support. The jaw is adapted to laterally pivot around either one of these upwardly converging jaw lines of support. The support zone which is positioned on the jaw supports the front-end zone of the boot when the boot is held by the jaw. As a result, when the boot experiences a torsional force and a frontward force on the boot, the boot laterally pivots and the front of the boot is pressed downward against the ski and against the support zone means.