Abstract: According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint.

Abstract: According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint.

Abstract: According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a uniform film on a planar surface of a planar support, particularly for forming thermoplastic films on conductive support members, comprises a drivable turntable having means for removably locating the planar support and having a distributor, mounted for rotation with it, a housing enclosing the turntable and the support, and a dispenser, located in the housing for delivering a charge of fluent material to the distributor. The distributor is arranged to distribute fluent material radially outwardly onto the planar surface of the planar support, and has at least one portion extending axially from the turntable. The dispensing means is located with its outlet over the distributor.

Abstract: A technique is provided for the determination of the temperature at which thin films of, for instance plastics materials, soften. The thin film under test is disposed upon a conductive substrate and forms the dielectric of a capacitor, one electrode of which is provided by the conductive substrate, and the other electrode of which is provided by an electrically conductive indentor which rests on the surface with a preset loading. The thin film is heated, and its temperature is monitored, the capacitance between the substrate and the indentor is also monitored. When the material of the film softens, the indentor penetrates the film and this produces a sharp increase in the capacitance. By noting the temperature at which this sharp rise in capacitance occurs, an accurate value for the softening temperature of the thin film is obtained.