Abstract: The invention deals with a patch antenna (28) for a near field radiation. The patch antenna comprises an element (52) that has a surface intended to cover a skin of a user. Furthermore, the element (52) intended to cover the skin is arranged to make the impedance of the antenna (28) matching an impedance of skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a leg protector comprising separate shin and knee guards each with a separate padding layer. The guards are joined together by straps. The invention includes inside and outside wings over the kneecap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shin and knee protector comprising separate shin and knee guards each with a separate padding layer. The guards are joined together by straps. The invention includes inside and outside wings over the kneecap.

Abstract: Protective equipment used in association with headgear, in particular helmets and face masks, and other parts of the body including arms, legs, back and torso. The equipment includes a modified foam made according to the invention. Preferably the foam comprises polyurethane or urethane based foams with an aramid compound consisting of aramid fiber, and/or aramid pulp.

Abstract: A baseball glove that has an inner portion that is capable of containing an identifier of the glove.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for treating osteoarthritis and/or one of its symptoms in a human or animal subject, which comprises the application of a portable device for transmitting electromagnetic waves to said human or animal subject, wherein said portable device is capable, when it is affixed at a surface, of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 mW/cm2 of surface and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigaHertz (GHz), the device being further capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 cm2 of the surface to the waves.

Abstract: A shock absorber for use with a cricket headgear. The headgear provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for a faceguard.

Abstract: A portable device and method for transmitting electromagnetic waves. In one aspect, when arranged at a surface, the device is capable of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 milliwatts per square centimeter of surface area and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigahertz. The device is further capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 square centimeters of the surface to the waves.

Abstract: The invention deals with a patch antenna (28) for a near field radiation. The patch antenna comprises an element (52) that has a surface intended to cover a skin of a user. Furthermore, the element (52) intended to cover the skin is arranged to make the impedance of the antenna (28) matching an impedance of skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a device for preventing and/or reducing the signs of skin aging and/or the resultant appearance of aged skin, and/or for preventing and/or reducing the signs of cutaneous stress, wherein said device is capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 mW/cm2 to skin and a frequency value of between 30 and 90 gigahertz.

Abstract: Impact-resistant materials and pads are disclosed. An impact-resistant material includes a first elastomer layer having a first density, a second elastomer layer having a second density higher than the first density, a layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material, and a polymer layer. These layers are preferably be arranged in the order in which they are recited. These layers may also be included in an impact-resistant pad configured to be worn by a user. The first elastomer layer is positioned directly adjacent the user when the pad is worn by the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises at least one semiconductor chip for generating a primary radiation, and also an optical body disposed optically downstream of the semiconductor chip. A reflector surrounds the optical body laterally all around in a positively locking manner and is configured for reflecting the primary radiation and visible light. The optical body has a base surface facing the semiconductor chip and an exit surface facing away from the semiconductor chip. The optical body tapers in a direction away from the semiconductor chip. A quotient of the base surface and a height of the optical body is between 1 mm and 30 mm inclusive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) comprising at least one housing (2) having a heat source (1), and at least one strand (11, 12) forming a more flexible pad than the housing (2). The strand (11, 12) comprises two layers (14, 19) of heat-conducting material and a layer (18) of phase change material situated between the two layers of heat-conducting material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating fibromyalgia and/or one of its symptoms in a human or animal subject, comprising the application of a portable device (10; 100; 1000) for transmitting electromagnetic waves to said human or animal subject, wherein said portable device is capable, when it is affixed at a surface (60), of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 mW/cm2 of surface and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigahertz, the device being further capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 cm2 of the surface to the waves.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to helmet padding systems. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell is configured to cover a top of a user's head and be worn under a baseball cap. The rigid shell includes an opening formed in an area of the rigid shell opposite the front of the user's head when the rigid shell is worn on the user's head. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The helmet padding system may further include the baseball cap positioned overtop the rigid shell. The baseball cap has a cut-out in a rear portion thereof.

Abstract: A light emitting cell for use as a pixel, the light emitting cell being configured to generate the three primary colors and to form different color tones therewith, comprising: a light emitting front surface, a rear surface, and a substrate arranged between the front and rear surface; a light source carried by the substrate; three luminous sections, comprising a blue luminous section, a light converting red luminous section, and a light converting green luminous section; and a primary color selection device capable of performing a repetitive movement at a certain frequency so that, during this movement, one of the luminous sections is alternately selected as a potential light emitting section, characterized in that the primary color selection device is a single mechanical component that serves to select all three luminous sections.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to helmet padding systems. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell includes a body portion and a pair of side portions. The body portion is configured to cover a top of a user's head, and is configured to be worn under a baseball cap. The body portion has a lower front edge between the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions extend downward below the lower front edge of the body portion. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The helmet padding system may further include the baseball cap positioned overtop the rigid shell.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises at least one semiconductor chip for generating a primary radiation, and also an optical body disposed optically downstream of the semiconductor chip. A reflector surrounds the optical body laterally all around in a positively locking manner and is configured for reflecting the primary radiation and visible light. The optical body has a base surface facing the semiconductor chip and an exit surface facing away from the semiconductor chip. The optical body tapers in a direction away from the semiconductor chip. A quotient of the base surface and a height of the optical body is between 1 mm and 30 mm inclusive.

Abstract: Protective headbands are disclosed. One protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first portions extending in a first direction along a first axis, a second portion extending in the first direction and spaced from the first axis, and a pair of angled portions connecting between the pair of first portions and the second portion. Another protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first arcuate portions, and a second arcuate portion extending between the pair of first arcuate portions, the second arcuate portion curving in a same direction as the pair of first arcuate portions.