Abstract: A method of fabricating a substantially zero signal degradation electrical connection on a printed circuit board includes providing a printed circuit board defined by a dielectric structure core. The dielectric structure core has a first surface, which includes a first connecting pad having an edge and a second connecting pad having an edge separated from an adjacent to the edge of the first conducting pad. The edges of the first and second conducting pads define therebetween a surface area of the first surface. A solder paste is applied on the first and second conducting pads and on the first surface of the dielectric structure core. The solder paste at least partially covers the surface area of the first surface between the edges of the first and second conducting pads, thereby forming a substantially zero signal degradation electrical connection between the first and second conducting pads.

Abstract: A method of producing a light-emitting-diode (LED) rope light includes the steps of preparing a plurality of light seats defining a recess therein and a plurality of metal wires having two conductive plates connected to two ends thereof; positioning two conductive plates from two different metal wires in each light seat; forming the light seats into light-emitting diodes; serially connecting the light seats to provide an LED light string; positioning the LED light string into a hollow power cord holder with two electrodes of the LED light string connected to two power cords embedded in the power cord holder; and quickly enclosing said power cord holder with a transparent outer tube by way of injection molding to form an LED rope light.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical contact with a crimp ear from a flat ribbon of conductive material including applying a force to the ribbon to form an adjacent pair of approximately semicylindrical depressions on opposite sides of the centerline of the ear, shearing the ribbon at the depression bisectors to form a pair of legs on opposites of the centerline, and forming the legs into a predetermined shape about the centerline. Forming the legs includes straightening the legs and bending the legs to the appropriate predetermine relative angle. Optionally, the ear is coined. Optionally, serrations are inscribed across the ear.

Abstract: Core sand elements are rapidly and reliably retained by driving one or more smooth surface fasteners, such as staples, nails or brads, into the core elements. In production, after the core sand elements are assembled, the core assemblies are placed on a moving belt conveyor, movement of core assemblies on the moving belt conveyor is intercepted and momentarily stopped at a fastening station and the momentarily stopped core assemblies are lifted from the moving belt conveyor to a fastening position at which a plurality of smooth surface fastener guns are moved into position against the core assembly and located to simultaneously drive a plurality of smooth surface fasteners into the core elements of the core assembly.

Abstract: A cracking apparatus has a pair of spreaders to be placed in a joint hole defined in a larger end of a connecting rod, a wedge that is pressed in between the spreaders, a preloading mechanism for imparting a preload to the wedge, and a loading mechanism for imparting an impact load to the wedge in the direction in which the wedge is pressed, by energizing a rotational drive source and transmitting rotational drive power from the rotational drive source through a shaft connected to the wedge, after the preload has been applied to the wedge by the preloading mechanism.

Abstract: A method for surface treatment of the interiors of hollow bodies, especially cylinder bores, in preparation for the application of a thermally sprayed layer. The method comprises dry cutting without a lubricant or with a shortage of lubricant using a tool having a defined and/or undefined surface profile. In this method with a portion of the material forming the interior is removed and produces a surface that has a defined structure and/or quality. This eliminates the need for costly degreasing of the surface following machining.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a hollow blade configured to function as a stator or rotor component and having at least one support element positioned between two opposite blade walls, and joined together by welding. The support element is joined together with at least one of the blade walls by means of laser-welding from the outside of the blade in such a way that the joined-together portions of the support element and the blade wall form a T-shaped joint.

Abstract: A cured ablative composite assembly comprises a housing enclosing a pair of ablative composite sub-assemblies joined by a film adhesive. The cured ablative composite assembly is made by surface treating both ablative composite sub-assemblies in preparation for joining; coupling one ablative composite sub-assembly to another ablative composite sub-assembly with a film adhesive and enclosing the uncured ablative composite assembly within a housing; and depositing the combination of the housing and uncured ablative composite assembly in a ventilated oven with a load applied to the combination housing and uncured ablative composite assembly. The film adhesive is cured providing a portion of a hot gas valve suitable for use in tactical missiles. The film adhesive does not erode at the high temperatures (5000° F.) encountered in hot gas rocket exhausts, thereby providing a seal that offers high strength, pressure-tight joints.

Abstract: A method of forming a fluid quick connect includes steps forming a housing having a split end retainer slidably mounted in a recess in at least one end of the housing. A first angular recess is formed in the housing adjacent the first end. The first recess communicates with a bore extending from the first end of the housing. The retainer is captured in the recess by deforming an extension of the first end of the housing angularly inward. In one aspect, a conical surface is formed inward of the extension to form the recess in conjunction with the deformed extension. The retainer and recess may be used at one end of the housing for connection with one endform or at both ends of the housing to fluidically couple two endforms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a steering wheel that comprises a closed annular steering wheel rim and spokes, and further comprises a steering wheel skeleton as well as a sheathing therefore, the sheathing being one of a foam covering and a leather covering that surrounds the steering wheel skeleton. The method comprises the following steps: a) the one-piece steering wheel skeleton is produced, it having, in order to form the steering wheel rim, a closed annular portion the cross-section of which has an open hollow profile; b) a body that serves as a spacer is placed in the open hollow profile in order to almost completely fill the hollow profile, and; c) the steering wheel skeleton is provided with the sheathing at least in an area of the steering wheel rim. The invention further relates to a steering wheel produced by such method.

Abstract: A mobile platform interior panel is provided that includes a body formed by a low pressure injection process and at least one of a duct and a layer of insulation integrated with the body. The low pressure injection process allows the duct and insulation to be integrated with the body simultaneously with the forming of the panel. More specifically, the duct is integrated with the panel by forming at least one internal cavity within the panel as the panel is formed. Additionally, the insulation is integrated with the panel by forming the panel using a low pressure injection material having desired insulative properties.

Abstract: An assembly has a frame that defines at least one opening and a subsystem that is movable relative to the frame. At least one slide connects the subsystem to the frame such that the weight of the subsystem transmits a force to the slide. The slide includes at least one projection that extends through the at least one opening in the frame. At least one urging member biases the projection to at least partially counter the force transmitted to the slide by the weight of the subsystem. At least one docketing pin slides into at least one docking hole with minimal vertical load on the docking hole.

Abstract: The thrust member is inserted into the inner circumferential surface of the housing, to make the end face of the thrust member contact with the lower side end face of the flange portion, and at the same time, to make the upper side end face of the flange portion contact with the lower side end face of the bearing sleeve. This stated is that the thrust bearing gap is zero. Then, the thrust member is made to relatively move with respect to the housing and the bearing sleeve in the axial direction together with the axis member, with a dimension ?(?=?1+?2) that is equivalent to the sum of the thrust bearing gap (size is ?1) of the first thrust bearing portion and the thrust bearing gap (size is ?2) of the second thrust bearing portion. Then, as the thrust member is fixed to the housing at that position, the predetermined thrust bearing gap ?(?=?1+?2) is formed.

Abstract: A scissors-type fiber optic cable stripping tool includes a pair of operating members pivotally connected intermediate their ends, thereby to define stripping portions and handle portions on opposite sides of a pivot pin. The adjacent surfaces of the stripping portions are provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced V-shaped recesses that cooperate when the operating members are pivoted to the closed position to define stripping openings that progress in size in the direction away from the pivot pin. Spring means bias the operating members toward an open condition, and locking means serve to lock the operating members in the closed condition for transport of the tool. The stripping openings of progressively increasing size have machined surfaces that define knife edges are adapted to sever the outer concentric insulation layers of various sizes and types of fiber optic cables, including the outer jacket of a 2.0 mm to 2.4 mm optic fiber cable, the outer jacket of a 2.8 to 3.

Abstract: A device for peeling the skins off of one or more cloves of garlic is disclosed. The device has a hollow, flexible and deformable body that has an opening formed in its wall through which one or more cloves of garlic can be inserted therein.

Abstract: A folding knife is provided with a handle and a blade which is pivotally supported by the handle through a blade shaft. The blade has a tang provided with a cam surface. The cam surface contains a substantially arcuate guide portion and an engage portion formed contiguous to one end of the guide portion. A lock plate is rotatably supported by the handle. The lock plate is rotatable between a lock position where it is engaged with the engage portion and an unlock position where it is disengaged from the engage portion. When the blade is located at an open extended position, a torsion spring rotates the lock plate so as to lock the blade against the handle. Thus, the blade is securely locked at the open extended position.

Abstract: A hair trimmer with a trim length adjustment mechanism includes an elongated main body; a cutter block having a stationary blade and a movable blade, both of which are comb-shaped and slidably in contact with each other, the cutter block being protrudingly installed at one end portion of the main body; a comb-shaped cylindrical comb attachment for trim length adjustment; a connecting member disposed in the main body and engaged with the comb attachment; a rotary dial, capable of transmitting its turning movement to the connecting member, installed at one side of the main body approximately in parallel with said one side; and an operation switch, disposed over a portion of the main body where the rotary dial is installed, for turning on and off an operation of the main body.

Abstract: A hair trimmer with a rattle dampening structure, includes an elongated main body; a cutter block having a stationary blade and a movable blade, both of which are comb-shaped and are slidably in contact with each other, the cutter block being protrudingly installed at one end of the main body; a comb-shaped cylindrical comb attachment covering the cutter block such that it is movable in a projected direction of the cutter block; and an elastic member for elastically pressing the comb attachment for trim length adjustment, in a direction approximately perpendicular to a moving direction of the comb attachment.

Abstract: A cutter assembly includes a cutter support member made of aluminum or magnesium-aluminum alloy, a plurality of friction blocks mounted to a groove at a bottom side of the cutter support member, two cutter blades arranged in a stack and supported on the friction blocks, and fasteners respectively fastened to the friction blocks to secure the cutter blades to the cutter support member for enabling the cutter blades to be moved alternately relatively to each other.

Abstract: A cutting implement for cutting a pattern in a substrate having a first cutting member and a second cutting member operatively connected to the first cutting member is provided. At least one of the first and second cutting members has two indicia of the pattern. A scissors for cutting a pattern in a substrate having a first patterned cutting blade partially covered by a first overmold shield and a second patterned cutting blade operatively connected to first blade and partially covered by a second overmold shield is provided. At least one of the first and the second overmold shields has visible indicia corresponding to the pattern. A method of making the scissors using a single insert molding step by molding the blades to the respective overmold shields and handles is also provided.

Abstract: A ruler that is to be used for cutting sheets of material perpendicular to its longitudinal edges. The ruler is a longitudinal piece of rigid material that increases in thickness from one edge to the other. A cutting groove is placed into the rigid material at a thickened edge so as to aid the direction of a sharpened instrument passing through the groove while cutting the material. A hardened insert may be inserted into the groove to prevent the edges of the groove being damaged by the sharp cutting instrument. One end of the ruler has an extension of eyelet molded thereon and the other end of the ruler has a depression molded into an under surface of the ruler. Both the eyelet and the depression have a matching configuration to snap-fit into each other to thereby connect two rulers together in a rigid manner.

Abstract: A hair-trimming device is disclosed. The device comprises a substantially U-shaped member having a first handle portion and a second handle portion and an elastic portion alloy the first handle portion and the second handle portion to elastically separated; a pair of razor-fastener connected to the ends of the first and second handle and one lateral edge of the razor fastener being longitudinally mounted with razor with protective cover; and a stop mounted across the first handle and the second handle such that the handles are restricted to open to an excessive scope.

Abstract: An improved structure of hair scissors, in particular containing a set of especially designed of bolt and nut assembly mounted on the blade instead of the pivot screw. The bolt and nut assembly comprises at least a bolt, a plastic washer, a metal washer, a circlet and a lock nut. Especially the bolt has a threaded square shank on which the plastic washer, two blades, the metal washer, and the circlet are mounted in order and finally locked by the lock nut. The bolt head has an oval hole to receive the turning-in of the bolt thread shank. The bolt and the nut are easily assembled to form a hair scissors to gain diversity in hair cutting.

Abstract: A vegetation trimmer comprising an elongate main handle to which is connected a motor that rotatably drives a trimmer head located at a distal end of the handle. The trimmer head defines a rotational axis and includes a housing, a spool rotatably received in the housing for carrying at least one coil of flexible trimmer line, a latch member carried by one of the housing and the spool for releasably locking the spool against rotation with respect to the housing, and at least one seat carried by the other of the housing and the spool for receiving the latch member, whereby either the latch member or the at least one seat orbits about the rotational axis of the trimmer head when trimmer line is dispensed from the spool. The spool preferably carries a yieldable trimmer line guide for guiding trimmer line between opposed trimmer line exit ports in the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual blade utility knife useful in various fields. In particular, the dual blade utility knife contains a fixed cutting element contained in a gap that inhibits injury or accidents, a.k.a. a safety knife. The second cutting element is designed to be retractable. The retractable blade can be retracted during use of the safety blade, inhibiting injury or accidents, but extended to make cuts, such as an initial cut in a material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a motor powered saw with a saw chain (2) and a guide bar (1), the rear portion of which is covered by a side cover (3) and during operation clamped with a certain clamping force between the side cover and a counter support on that side of the guide bar which is turned towards the motor, tensioning elements being provided for tensioning the saw chain by displacing the guide bar forwards, when the guide bar has been loosened by easing the clamping force, and elements for securing the guide bar in a new position.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the preferred invention comprises a right angle attachment for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool. The attachment has a housing with a mounting end that fits on the nose end portion of the tool housing, with the housing having an input shaft and an output shaft that are operably coupled together by bevel gears attached to each shaft. A magnet is mounted on the output shaft near an electric circuit located within the housing for producing current that drives the LED's.

Abstract: A light weight saber saw with reduced numbers of mechanical components and capable of preventing liquid and dust from entering interior of a housing. A plunger reciprocates only in its axial direction in conformity with a longitudinal direction of the housing. A blade holding portion is pivotally movably connected to a front end of the plunger. The blade holding portion includes a plunger chip through which a rear end of a blade is insertable, and a blade holder covering the plunger chip. The blade holder has a track side corresponding to tooth side of the blade, and a track having an inclined track surface is provided at the track side. The housing rotatably supports a roller in rolling contact with the track surface. When the blade is retractingly moved into the housing, the blade holding portion and the blade are pivotally moved totether toward a workpiece by the contact between the roller and the track surface.

Abstract: A sharpener for pencils, and especially for pencils with a rotation-symmetrical cartridge or for pencils whose cartridge is arranged inside of a cartridge carrier, whose cross-section runs perpendicular to the length axis is non-hexagonal and non-circular, includes at least one housing, a cutting device that is connected with the housing, a holding device for the pencil that is at least partially contained in the housing, and a force feed device which guides the holding device along a pre-determined movement path in the housing.

Abstract: A hacksaw includes an elongated blade, a frame, and a blade tension adjustment mechanism. The blade tension adjustment mechanism includes a lever constructed and arranged to be pivotally moved between (1) a blade tensioning position so as to tension the blade, and (2) a blade releasing position so as to release the tension from the blade and thereby allow removal and replacement of the blade. A lock is slidably attached to the lever to slide between (1) a locked position wherein the lock secures the lever in the blade tensioning position, and (2) an unlocked position wherein the lock permits the lever to be pivoted between the blade tensioning position and the blade releasing position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting a ready-made garment to the body of an individual person is disclosed which comprises selecting an existing garment from the individual's own wardrobe which has a desired fit on the individual person, measuring a prescribed set of garment dimensions of the existing garment and recording the dimensions with an identification of the individual person, and manufacturing one or more garments having said garment dimensions.

Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.

Abstract: A finger guide for use in measuring, marking, scribing, cutting and similar operations common to the field of construction. The device assists in performing these operations on an object such as a board or piece of drywall. The finger guide has a top guide which is laid on the top surface of an object, and a perpendicular edge guide which abuts an edge of the object. The edge guide includes an index finger hole which allows the user to slip the device on his or her index finger and “wear” it like a ring. The top guide opens into a tape trough positioned to receive and hold a length of metal tape from a conventional tape measure. The top guide also includes reference marks used for measuring. Other features allow the device to be used as a saw guide in conjunction with a conventional circular saw.

Abstract: A laser leveling device includes a laser instrument disposed in a housing, a plate slidably received in the housing and a lens attached to the plate. The plate is movable relative to the housing to selectively align the lens with the laser instrument, to allow the light beam generated by the light emitting device to selectively emit through the lens. The plate includes an aperture movable to align with the laser instrument, to allow the light beam to selectively emit through the aperture of the plate directly, without emitting through the lens. A switch may be actuated by the plate to actuate the laser instrument when either the aperture of the plate or the lens is aligned with the laser instrument.

Abstract: A laser leveling device includes a laser instrument disposed in a housing, a plate slidably received in the housing and a lens attached to the plate. The lens includes two or more portions having different patterns to generate different light beams when the laser instrument generates the light through either of the portions of the lens, by moving the plate relative to the housing. The plate includes an aperture movable to align with the laser instrument, to allow the light beam to selectively emit through the aperture of the plate directly, without emitting through the lens. A switch may be disposed in the housing and actuated by the plate when either the aperture or the lens of the plate is aligned with the laser instrument.

Abstract: A geomagnetic sensor supporting a dip angle detection function. The geomagnetic sensor includes a rotation angle measurement part for measuring pitch and roll angles of the main body with respect to the surface of the Earth; a geomagnetic measurement module for outputting an electric signal corresponding to the geomagnetic field; a memory for storing predetermined reference azimuths and output values of the geomagnetic measurement module corresponding to changes of the pitch and roll angles; and a controller for calculating azimuths by use of the output values of the geomagnetic measurement module, the pitch and roll angles, and predetermined dip angles. The controller establishes at least two dip angles, calculates the azimuth for each dip angle, compares the azimuth to the reference azimuth, and determines a dip angle at the azimuth having a smaller azimuth error as a current dip angle. The geomagnetic sensor can measure a precise dip angle using a simple method.

Abstract: An inclinometer for measuring the angle between a reference angular position and an angularly adjustable surface, such as on the control surfaces of a model aircraft. In one form, the inclinometer has a beam and a pair of opposed arms attached to the beam with centering faces to attach the inclinometer to the leading and trailing edges of the adjustable surface. In another form, the inclinometer has opposed gripping faces to attach to opposite sides of the adjustable surface. A pair of accelerometers sense the earth's gravitational vector and supply output signals to a data processor. The data processor determines a first reference position and a second angular position of the adjustable surface to determine the angle of the adjustable surface. A display receives information from the data processor to display the angle. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-functional measuring device made of lightweight material planed on one edge in a succession of ascending and descending steps representing dimensional increments. Successive steps ascend over one-half the length of the device and, at the mid-point, level off and begin to descend in dimensional increments for the remaining length, providing a visual image and tactile profile for the user. Centerline notches are cut on both the upper and lower edges, and are used to locate the center point of an object. High and low profiles are cut into specific locations to allow for visual and tactile determination of specific subdivision dimensions. A notch is provided at each end of the device to accommodate linear measurements exceeding the length of the device. The lower face surface is punctuated with a series of holes. Small diameter holes, marking dimensional increments, are arranged in a straight line parallel to the lower edge, opposite the ascending and descending steps.

Abstract: A fractional measuring caliper includes first and second measuring arms which are relatively movable to determine a dimension of a member and a third arm that is movable in response to the relative movement of the first and second arms to measure a predetermined fractional extent of the dimension.

Abstract: There is provided a container for absorbing water vapour from ambient air, the container having an opening to permit water vapour to enter the container, a perforate shelf positioned above the base of the container and having a water-absorbing agent disposed thereon for absorbing water vapour, and an airway which allows air to flow into the region of the container beneath the shelf, wherein the container comprises an indicator for providing information on the operation of the container, the indicator operating when the liquid in the container has reached a predetermined level.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polarization rotator device is able to rotate polarization fast enough to compensate polarization mode dispersion. The amount or degree of rotation is rapidly reconfigurable. The device includes a cavity filled with a nematic liquid crystal material. The cavity has electrodes on a first face, e.g., a first substrate, and electrodes on a second face, e.g., a second substrate, opposite the first face. The electrodes are shaped and positioned to produce an electric field across the cavity capable of rotating the alignment direction of the molecules of the liquid crystal material in the cavity. The electrodes are patterned on the ends of optical fibers. Aligning and positioning of the electrodes on the ends of the optical fibers with a predetermined spacing forms the cavity that is filled with the nematic liquid crystal material. The filled cavity is a so-called liquid crystal microcell wave plate.

Abstract: A dryer is disclosed. The dryer includes dryer includes a door opening sensing unit sensing an opening of a door, a heater heating air provided in a drum, and a microcomputer determining an error in the heater based on an internal temperature condition of the drum, which changes in accordance with a driving time of the heater, and setting a new driving time of the heater, when the door is open before the driving time of the heater being counted reaches a predetermined driving time.

Abstract: A drying apparatus having a purpose of shortening a drying time of laundry, comprising an accommodating chamber in which the laundry is accommodated, and executing a washing operation of the laundry and a drying operation after end of the washing operation in the accommodating chamber, the machine comprising: a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a gas cooler, an expansion valve, and an evaporator are successively connected to one another in an annular form via a piping; an air circulation path for discharging air which has exchanged heat with the gas cooler into the accommodating chamber by a blower to exchange the heat of the air passed through the accommodating chamber with the evaporator; and a control device for operating the compressor and the blower to perform the drying operation, wherein the control device starts the operation of the compressor before entering the drying operation.

Abstract: A footwear construction comprising a flexible and resilient outsole having a front portion with a plurality of depending moguls on the bottom surface thereof. A midsole is positioned over the outsole and has a front portion with a plurality of spaced holes therethrough which are substantially vertically aligned with some or all of the moguls to enable air flow through the midsole when the moguls are deformed by the weight and walking action of the wearer. A footbed is positioned over the midsole and comprises a soft flexible and resilient body member having a plurality of spaced, raised cushioning elements on the upper surface thereof. The footbed has a front portion with a plurality of spaced apertures therethrough which are substantially vertically aligned with some or all of the holes in the midsole to enable air flow through the body member. An upper extends over the footbed and midsole, and is secured to the outsole.

Abstract: Footbeds for footwear, especially sandals, are formed from weldable plastic materials, such as industrial and commercial carpeting, and are provided with patterns welded into the material and with decorative prints or patterns welded to the physical patterns. The footbeds are very decorative in appearance and produce very saleable footwear products. A process for conveniently and economically producing the decorative footbeds is also disclosed.

Abstract: Footwear having a plurality of removable and interchangeable hook and loop closure straps permitting the wearer to alter the appearance of the footwear and extend the useful life of the footwear. The removable straps include a detachable coupling device with a cooperating detachable coupling device attached to the footwear. An attachment means with an opening located on the opposing side of the footwear allows the removable strap to be pulled back on itself to the desired degree of footwear closure and secured with the hook and loop material. As a result of the fastening process, the display area of the strap is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: A boot provided with a tongue, the tongue having a lower portion and an upper portion joined by an intermediary portion. The tongue has a main flexible panel to which a semi-rigid reinforcement is affixed, the reinforcement having an elongated body that extends substantially along a longitudinal median line and over the length of the panel, the reinforcement having at least one lateral extension, each extension originating from the elongated body in the area of the lower and/or upper portion, and extending at least partially up to the area of the intermediary portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear, such as a snowboard boot liner, made of deformable material has a rear tensioning system for reducing the volume of the footwear in the heel region. The footwear has a front tensioning system, such as a front lace, for closing an opening in the front of the footwear. A channeling element is positioned over the heel and a control element is secured to the footwear a distance away from the channeling element, for example, over the ankle or instep. A draw, such as a rear lace, winds through both the channeling element and the control element. Tightening the draw urges the control element toward the channeling element thereby reducing the volume of the footwear in the heel region. The draw may be tightened and locked independently or may have an eyelet through which a loop of the front lace may pass in order to transfer tensile forces from the front lace to the draw and maintain tension in the draw.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shoe cover, and more particularly relates to a cover designed to provide an ornamental facade to change the appearance of a user's shoes. In particular, the cover of the invention is designed to be used to change the appearance of casual shoes, more particularly children's casual shoes, to suitably “formal” or “dress” shoe wear, without the need for buying expensive and often uncomfortable dress shoes.

Abstract: A foot orthotic is configured to be removably installed in a shoe and includes an upper layer, a middle layer and a lower layer adhered together. The upper layer is formed of a viscoelastic material. The middle layer is formed of a thermoplastic material. The lower layer is formed of a thermoset material.