Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive support article for supporting a body part of a user. A single-sided stretchable adhesive tape blank is precut into a sheet having a central anchoring portion and a plurality of outwardly extending fingers. The sheet is marked with visual indicators to guide the user of the support article for applying the central anchoring portion onto a first exterior surface of the body part and for stretching the fingers before adhering them at a predetermined distance away from the central anchoring portion. The adhesive support article can also be provided in a support system with at least one corresponding body landmark article, providing further guidance for applying the support article to the desired body part.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface: and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface: and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface: and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, a disc brake backing plate (1) comprises a plate having at least (one retaining structure (3) defined on a first surface (2) thereof for securing a friction material (10) to the first surface (2). Each retaining structure (3) has at least one nib (6) surrounded by a ridge (5). Each retaining structure (3) includes two diverging nibs (6) projecting out of a circular depression (4) formed in the first surface (2). The ridge (5) surrounds the depression (4). According to a second aspect of the invention, a method of manufacturing the backing plate (1) is disclosed. The method comprises a first step of punching a plate (1) to form a depression (4) within the first surface (2) thereof, the depression (4) having a projection protruding outwardly therefrom. The method comprises a second step of punching the plate (1) to form a ridge (5) surrounding the depression (4).