Abstract: A washable and re-usable patient underpad has top section of a porous terry or circular knit fabric with a polyester stabilizing yarn. The top section is serged, stitched, or bonded to a bottom section that includes a PVC vinyl water barrier bonded to a polyester knit cloth. The loops of the terry or circular knit fabric layer are preferably oriented toward the bottom section to enhance air circulation through the pad.

Abstract: An absortent re-usable patient underpad is formed of four layers of fabric comprisig from to top bottom: a polyester-rayon needle form non-woven fabric, non-woven polyester; thermoplastic unrethane; and a synthetic fleece warpknit fabric. The first layer is placed through an iron and heated to temperatures substantially at 380 to 400 degrees F. the second, third, and fourth layers are bonded together.

Abstract: A pop-up artificial Christmas tree has an elongated trunk which is held vertical by a stand. A plurality of stationary sleeves are affixed to the trunk and a guide sleeve is disposed on the trunk to slide proximate to and remote from an adjacent stationary sleeve. Pivotally connected to depend from each sleeve are a plurality of limbs that bear integrally attached branches. When the guide sleeve is pushed into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve, the limbs of the stationary sleeves and the guide sleeves pivot to substantially horizontal orientations. The guide sleeve is held into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve by a pin extending through the trunk, and an extension with branches of decreasing length from bottom to top may be attached to extend from the top of the trunk to effect a conical configuration of a natural tree.

Abstract: An absorbent re-usable patient underpad is formed of five layers of fabric consisting from top to bottom of: an absorbent rayon-polyester blend, non-woven polyester; vinyl; and polyester, a synthetic taffeta. The third, fourth and fifth layers are bonded together as are, generally, the first and second layers.