Abstract: Disclosed is a law enforcement strap restraint having a flexible strap forming two separate loops that may be tightened by a cross sectional member attached near the end tips of the strap. The cross sectional member serves as push bar device for moving the strap and tightening the loops to entrap a person's wrists. The device further includes an elongated member attached to the strap at one end and at the other end is selectively removable attachment device for attaching the device to a relatively stationary object. The cross sectional member is slidedably connected to the elongated member and is guided by the elongated member when the cross sectional member is engaged.

Abstract: Disclosed is an energy absorbing compound comprising an epoxidized vegetable oil, a thermoplastic polymer and a prepolymer. The energy absorbing compound is a polymeric compound which exhibits low rebound velocity and hysteresis. The energy absorbing compound possesses good energy-attenuating properties and is capable of absorbing repeat shocks without structural damage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly which can include a hardened outer shell and an inner surface comprising a polymeric gel. The polymeric gel is enclosed within an envelope having opposed layers and is attached to the outer hardened surface cover. The hardened outer surface cover may be comprised of most any material known within the art. The sporting or shooting vest comprises a garment including gel-filled pockets or envelopes whereby impact can be absorbed and dissipated. Additionally, the outer layer of the shooting vest may be comprised of a Kevlar material wherein the vest would become a ballistic vest.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal comprising a first region substantially defined by the area of the shoe and a second region substantially defined by an area enclosed by the shoe. The second region contains the shock absorbing area. The first region of the pad resides between the hoof and shoe and does not provide substantial shock absorbing properties. Further disclosed is a resilient pad comprising two hemispheres for a cloven hoofed animal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an attenuating horseshoe for reducing the vibrational energy transferred from the shoes of the horse to the leg of the animal. The attenuating horseshoe includes a substantially rigid shoe with a central toe having branches extending from each end of the central toe. A channel is formed within each of the branches and an attenuating material substantially fills each of the channels. The attenuating material may comprise a resilient material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reinforced polymeric pad comprising a polymeric gel and a substrate encapsulated within an envelope. The substrate can have a density less than that of the gel. The gel typically comprises an epoxidized vegetable oil, a thermoplastic polymer and a prepolymer and the substrate may be formed from a foamed plastic. The reinforced polymeric pad exhibits low rebound velocity and hysteresis, and possesses good energy-attenuating properties and is capable of absorbing repeat shocks without structural damage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an energy absorbing compound comprising an epoxidized vegetable oil, a thermoplastic polymer and a prepolymer. The energy absorbing compound is a polymeric compound which exhibits low rebound velocity and hysteresis. The energy absorbing compound possesses good energy-attenuating properties and is capable of absorbing repeat shocks without structural damage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal comprising a first region substantially defined by the area of the shoe and a second region substantially defined by an area enclosed by the shoe. The second region contains the shock absorbing area. The first region of the pad resides between the hoof and shoe and does not provide substantial shock absorbing properties. Further disclosed is a resilient pad comprising two hemispheres for a cloven hoofed animal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal comprising a first region substantially defined by the area of the shoe and a second region substantially defined by an area enclosed by the shoe. The second region contains the shock absorbing area. The first region of the pad resides between the hoof and shoe and does not provide substantial shock absorbing properties. Further disclosed is a resilient pad comprising two hemispheres for a cloven hoofed animal.