Abstract: An improved vehicle component constructed with a rigid shell having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy thereby protecting occupants of a vehicle. A method of vehicle component construction formed from injecting polyurethane into a top vented split mold having a shell positioned within the mold wherein the process sandwiches the shell there between to provide an external protective cushion.

Abstract: An improved helmet constructed with a rigid shell having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy thereby protecting the wearer of the helmet, as well as protecting the impacting object. When used for contact sports such as football, this covering is effective in preventing injuries resulting when the helmet is used as a striking object. The covering may be applied in segmented pieces or as a continuous layer around the shell which forms a solid frame-like structure. A method of helmet construction formed from injecting polyurthane into a top vented split mold having a polycarbonate shell positioned within the mold wherein the process sandwiches the shell therebetween to provide an internal and external protective cushion. A face mask can also be covered with soft, durable covering and be mounted in such a manner to allow the covering to act as a shock absorber against sliding of the mask due to external forces.

Abstract: An improved body protection pad which can be formed to protect a variety of body parts from impact, constructed with a rigid central layer and having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy. This softer outer layer protects the wearer of the pad, as well as protects the impacting object or person. An inner cushioning layer is also provided between the pad wearer and the rigid central layer. An abrasion resistant coating can also be added over the soft covering. When used for contact sports such as football, this pad construction is effective in preventing injuries resulting when the pad is used as a striking object. The covering may be applied in segmented pieces or as a continuous layer over both sides of the rigid central layer. The central layer can be solid or can form a frame-like structure.

Abstract: An improved helmet constructed with a rigid shell having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy thereby protecting the wearer of the helmet, as well as protecting the impacting object. When used for contact sports such as football, this covering is effective in preventing injuries resulting when the helmet is used as a striking object. The covering may be applied in segmented pieces or as a continuous layer around the shell which forms a solid frame-like structure. A face mask can also be covered with soft, durable covering and be mounted in such a manner to allow the covering to act as a shock absorber against sliding of the mask due to external forces.

Abstract: A specially constructed sleeve for the low cost and space efficient packaging, containment, and displaying of compact discs (CD's) which includes a unitary sheet of material which is folded to form a CD containment sleeve and cover with a flap. The sleeve is formed by folding tabs over a middle section and then folding an adjoined end section over onto the tabs. The end section is then adhered to the tabs to form a CD containment sleeve. The sleeve includes a horizontal slot for receiving the flap of cover section as it wraps around the containment sleeve. Various surfaces of the sleeve can also receive printed indicia, either directly or via later applied indicia printed adhesive labels.