Abstract: A sleeve for padding a hazardous-duty garment strap, such as a firefighting suspender shoulder strap, or for padding a hazardous-duty pack strap, includes an elongated inner strip of padding material, an outer layer of heat and flame resistant material substantially surrounding the inner padding strip, and a central passage shaped to slidably receive the strap of the garment or pack strap therethrough. In a preferred embodiment, the padding is made of heat and flame resistant closed cell foam material, and the outer layer is made of an aramid material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for substantially automatically forming the decorative ribbon.

Abstract: An adorning article includes a pair of elongated ribbons subdivided into consecutive segments connected in succession by respective neck portions, a pair of drawstrings, and a multitude of retainer members that are applied to the neck portions to connect them to one another. Each of the ribbons includes a stem portion and a branch portion merging with one another at a merger region. At least one of the segments of each of the branch portions is folded back into juxtaposition with an adjacent segment of the same branch portion and is connected by a respective retainer member to that of the neck portions that connects the adjacent segment with the next one.

Abstract: An insulating batt having two sheets of heat reflective insulating material and connecting means between and connecting sheets together in an overlapping substantially parallel relationship. The connecting means includes a plurality of bracing strips extending between and connected to each of sheets. The bracing strips enable the batt to be adjusted between a collapsed position in which the sheets are closely adjacent, and an operative position in which sheets are mutually spaced. Each bracing strip has two substantially parallel longitudinal fold lines that a bracing web is defined between lines and a respective side margin extends from the web beyond each line. The respective margin of each bracing strip is secured to each of sheets such that the bracing strip web is substantially normal to and defines the spacing between the sheets when batt is in its operative position and such that, moving the batt to its collapsed position, the webs are substantially parallel to sheets.

Abstract: A carpet structure and backing of superior dimensional stability and integrity which is especially useful in a free float system of installation. In one aspect of the invention, a carpet is provided having a selected dimensional stability in which there is (i) a first carpet part having a primary layer with pile substantially covering a first side of the layer, the pile tufted through the primary layer to leave tuft bundles on a second side of the primary layer and a binder encapsulating the tuft bundles, the first part having a predetermined force of expansion and contraction under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture; (ii) a second part in layered relationship to the first carpet part, the second carpet part constructed from one or more layers to have a predetermined resistance to expansion and contraction at least equal to or greater than the force of expansion and contraction of the first carpet part under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture and traffic loads on the carpet pile.

Abstract: An apparel accessory (10) is disclosed including a scarf body (12) formed by folding a sheet (20) of fabric to create first and second layers (22, 24) overlying each other and having staggered, free longitudinal edges. First and second, parallel, spaced, longitudinal rows of stitches (26, 28) extend through layers (22, 24) generally intermediate the longitudinal edges of the scarf body (12) and form and define a tunnel (30) for frictionally, slideably receiving a drawstring (16). By pushing the scarf body (12) relative to the drawstring (16), the scarf body (12) can be variably held in a gathered, three dimensional condition on the drawstring (16) for draping on the wearer in a variety of positions and modes. The portions of the drawstring (16) beyond the scarf body (12) in its gathered condition provide tying provisions for the accessory (10) for tying the ends together and/or for tying the ends to the clothing of the wearer.

Abstract: A cleansing kit composed of a plurality of layers of absorbent layers or tissues laminated together with an inner one of said absorbent layers being impregnated with a cleaning or other solution and an outer one of said absorbent layers being kept dry by an impermeable plastic middle layer, said inner layer serving to clean a surface being cleaned and/or sterilized and said dry outer layer serving to remove any excess cleaner and loosened residual material from said surface after cleaning has been completed.

Abstract: A resin molded article having a moveable projecting portion suitable for use in forming a keyboard or keyboard switch and which is substantially free from flex fatigue. At least the moveable projecting portion of the molded article is formed from a resin composition containing a polyether ester block copolymer and a small amount of an alkali metal salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 10 to 36 carbon atoms. The polyether ester block copolymer contains units from terephthalic acid, tetramethylene glycol and polyoxytetramethylene glycol. The resin molded article includes a thick projecting (moveable) portion, a base portion and a flexible thin side portion connecting the thick projecting portion to the base portion. The side portion has a thickness of 0.05 to 0.5 mm and a flexibility retention of at least 85%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beach towel which can be converted into a bag for carrying various accessories. The towel is formed by an elongated sheet, to an upper central part of which a pillow assembly is secured. A pocket is formed between the flexible sheet and the pillow assembly to retain a folded towel after the pocket has been turned inside out. Secured between the elongated sheet and the pillow assembly are a pair of handles which become exposed on the outside after the pocket has been turned inside out.

Abstract: A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be applied to the object to adhere the bow to the object.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A storage/dispensing assembly, e.g., a roll or stack, of loop fastener material such as is used in hook and loop fastening system comprising one or more multilayer sheets of loop fastener material arranged such that the adhesive layer of an overlying portion of the loop fastener material is in direct contact with the loop layer of an underlying portion of the loop fastener material. The loops are such that, when the overlying portion of the loop fastener material is removed from the assembly, the loops of the underlying portion are presented in an engagable state. Also, a method for dispensing such loop material from such assemblies such that as the adhesive layer of the overlying portion is separated from the loops of the underlying portion, the loops of the underlying portion are presented in an engagable state.

Abstract: This invention provides a heat-sealable, peelable composition comprising ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polyethylene based wax and polypropylene. The composition can further comprise a dye or an ink. The composition can be heat-sealed onto a surface of a polymeric bag to provide a peelable seal.A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag with first and second opposing films comprises first and second opposing base strips, a first peelable strip of a first color, and a second peelable strip of a second color. An outer surface of the first base strip is attached to an inner surface of the first film. An outer surface of the second base strip is attached to an inner surface of the second film. The first peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the first base strip, and the second peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the second base strip. The first and second peelable strips are disposed between the first and second base strips.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for substantially automatically forming the decorative ribbon.

Abstract: A body side molding for automobiles. The molding has a rigid base and a cover which is relatively flexible with respect to the base. Covers of disclosed embodiments are of polyvinyl chloride. The base and cover snap together, the cover having retainers on its reverse face, and the base having retainers for engaging the retainers of the cover on its obverse face. The reverse face of the base is secured to a vehicle using double-sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: A collar connection device is provided for use with a garment having a double-layer collar, the device having a first functional layer strip connected to sections of the garment by openable closures and a second functional layer strip also connected to sections of the garment by additional openable closures and where the two functional layer strips are attached in a line by a waterproof adhesive seam.

Abstract: An insulated freight container quilt comprises first and second elongate cover sheets coated on an outer side with polypropylene fiber, the cover sheets being of a material selected from a group of spun bonded polypropylene and spun bonded polyester. A batt of polyester staple fibers mounted together with an acrylic binder is sandwiched between inner sides of the first and second sheets. A seam structure along perimeter edges of the sheets secures the batt between the sheets.

Abstract: A cushioning structure which is a three-dimensional multiple woven texture formed of a surface layer portion and an intermediate layer portion, characterized in that (i) protuberances are formed on one side or both sides of the surface layer portion at least unidirectionally and have an average height of 2 to 15 mm, an average width of one side of the protuberance being 2 to 30 mm; and that (ii) said intermediate layer portion is formed of one layer or by laminating two or more layers, said layer having a plurality of communicating hollow portions which are arranged in parallel unidirectionally. This cushioning structure is excellent in air permeability, cushioning properties, durability and washability, and is therefore useful as various cushioning materials.

Abstract: A decal assembly for applying a decal onto a surface includes a decal having an adhesive layer on a back side thereof and an opaque application tape layer positioned on a front side of the decal, opposite the back side, wherein the opaque application layer includes aligning elements for properly aligning the decal on the surface.

Abstract: A ribbon comprises a pair of facing strips and at least one string disposed between both the strips. Both the strips and the string are joined together at their one ends, and both the strips are joined to each other at a plurality of points on each of a plurality of lines spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction so that both the strips can be moved relative to the string in their longitudinal direction. Each strip has at least one slit extending in the longitudinal direction either between a joint in one end of the strip and a line adjacent thereto or between two lines adjacent to each other. A plurality of pairs of facing strips similarly joined by a plurality of lines spaced apart from each other in their longitudinal direction are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a prefabricated bow product comprising at least one strip, which is formed with notches defining a plurality of loop-forming portions and optionally an end portion, and at least one tape, which extends beside the strip or between two such strips. Adjacent to the notches the at least one strip and the tape are loosely held together by a substantially annular clip. If two of such strips are provided, the strips and the tape are firmly joined at the end portion. To accomplish the object and to provide a prefabricated bow product which is friendly to the environment and yet has the properties required for a prefabricated bow product, two of the strips may be provided, which are parallel to each other, and at least such strips consist of paper and are joined in the end portion to the at least one tape by at least one clip.

Abstract: A readily attached and detached covering for large surface areas. To use the wall covering, the hook members of a hook and loop fastener system are attached to the surface to be covered. One side of the covering material is such that it can serve as a loop member for the hook member. The covering material can be secured in place and removed repeatedly without the need of special tools or precautions. The cover material is a composite having a hook member engaging layer on one side, a resilient layer and a dimensionally stable layer so that the material in place over a surface is dimensionally stable in the plane of the surface and resiliently accommodating in the direction perpendicular to the surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automobile floor mat having a removable and reversible pan portion that snugly fits inside a central recessed area to collect contaminants. One side of the pan is provided with a plurality of diagonal ridges, the space between the ridges forming grooves to collect liquids. The other side of the pan may be constituted of an abrasive surface of the sand paper type.

Abstract: A tarp protector for use in the shipping industry is disclosed, comprised of an elongated sheet of webbing, metal rings at either end affixed to the webbing with a plurality spaced apart rings there between, male-female releasable connecting means attached to each end respectively to allow extensions, and retractable protective flaps permanently affixed to the webbing and covering the rings and connecting means.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: Heat flow through a protective garment is reduced if the shell is a woven fabric extends laterally and expands away from the wearer upon exposure to a high heat flux.

Abstract: A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be applied to the object to adhere the bow to the object.

Abstract: A paint masking kit for windows and a method of masking windows prior to painting. The paint masking kit for windows includes a container having a plurality of reusable window balance covers having predetermined sizes and shapes for covering a header and balance portions of a window and a predetermined amount of a plastic sheet material for covering the glass portions of the window. The method of paint masking a window, having an upper and lower sash portion, a header and balances, includes raising the lower sash portion to expose the lower half of the balances. The reusable window balance covers are then secured to the exposed lower balance portions, and the lower sash portion is lowered over the window balance covers. Next, the upper sash portion is lowered to expose the header and the upper half of the balances. Reusable window balance covers are secured to the exposed header and balance portions, and the upper sash portion is raised over the window balance covers.

Abstract: An anemometer fabric which changes appearance under aerodynamic stress is disclosed and claimed. The composite fabrics typically include a support fabric with a plurality of dual surfaced tabs overlaying the fabric. The tabs have different colors on each side and are secured so that an applied aerodynamic force will flip the tabs, thereby changing fabric color.

Abstract: A ballistic laminate structure in sheet form, which includes a first array of high performance, unidirectionally-oriented fiber bundles and a second array of high performance, unidirectionally-oriented fiber bundles cross-plied at an angle with respect to the first array of fiber bundles, and laminated to the first array of fiber bundles in the absence of adhesives or bonding agents. First and second thermoplastic films are bonded to outer surfaces of the laminated first and second arrays of unidirectional fiber bundles without penetration of the films into fiber bundles or through the laminate from one side to the other.

Abstract: A ballistic laminate structure in sheet form, which includes a first array of high performance, unidirectionally-oriented fiber bundles and a second array of high performance, unidirectionally-oriented fiber bundles cross-plied at an angle with respect to the first array of fiber bundles, and laminated to the first array of fiber bundles in the absence of adhesives or bonding agents. First and second thermoplastic films are bonded to outer surfaces of the laminated first and second arrays of unidirectional fiber bundles without penetration of the films into fiber bundles or through the laminate from one side to the other.

Abstract: A cut-resistant tarpaulin has a waterproof coating bonded to a cut-resistant woven fabric. The fabric has a leno or gauze weave. The fabric has warp yarns and weft yarns of braided fibers. The fibers have an initial modulus greater than 400 grams per denier.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: An inverted V-shaped bulkhead void filler for filling empty spaces in a cargo area during shipping includes a novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, interlocking structure. The bulkhead void filler includes first and second rigid panels of a sandwich-type construction attached by the interlocking structure at an upper end of each of the panels. To form the novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, interlocking structure, the second panel includes a side clip and end clips attached to its upper end. The clips define a gap substantially equal to the width or thickness of a leg of the core. The leg of the core of the first panel is slid into the gap and held securely therein.

Abstract: A decoration is provided for a ball shaped ornament which consists of a decorative band made of a pliable material and a structure for attaching two ends of the decorative band together over the outer surface of the ball shaped ornament, so as to change the appearance of the ball shaped ornament.

Abstract: A thermal insulating material comprising a double-faced knitted glass fibre fabric in which the faces (16, 17) of the fabric are interconnected by at least one linking thread (18) which passes from one face (16) to the other (17).

Abstract: For detachable fixing of a rigid loadable anchor plate (12) to a furniture surface (10), there is used a flexible adhesive-substrate film (36), which is made to adhere to the furniture surface (10). The upwardly bent borders (38, 40) of the film (36) can be attached to the anchor plate (12), e.g., can be securely clamped by means of a clamping plate (30). Thereby the joint between the anchor plate (12) and the film (36) and thus the furniture surface (10) is accessible and detachable from the top side.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A laminated loop fastening material for a refastenable mechanical fastening system, the loop fastening material being capable of engaging a complementary hook fastening material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inverted V-shaped bulkhead void filler having a novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, fastener for filling empty spaces in a cargo area during shipping. The bulkhead void filler has first and second rigid panels of a sandwich-type construction attached by the fastener at an upper end of each of the panels. To form the novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, fastener, the upper end of the second panel fits snugly against and is attached to a portion of a core of the first panel, and a portion of the first panel overlaps and is attached to the second panel.

Abstract: An improvement to a vibration-damping structural component of the type hag viscoelastic material sandwiched between two outer structural layers of stiffness material is disclosed. An inner layer of stiffness material having two predominant surfaces is positioned between the two outer structural layers of stiffness material and is fixed along an edge of one of the two predominant surfaces to one of the two outer structural layers of stiffness material along a line thereon corresponding to a nodal line of vibration. The remainder of the two predominant surfaces is fixed to the viscoelastic material. During flexural vibrations, the inner layer displaces in-plane with respect to the inner surfaces of the outer layers, causing greater shearing in the viscoelastic material, and therefore causing greater vibration damping in the structural component.

Abstract: A foot scrub mat which includes a flexible base and a replaceable pad. The flexible base and the replaceable pad are preferably made of an antislip material. The base has an interior cut-out area of selected dimensions. The replaceable pad has a bristled area which has the general dimensions of the cut-out area and which is exposed when the pad is aligned beneath the cut-out area. Preferably the replaceable pad has an exterior rim which lies under the base when the pad is placed beneath and aligned with the cut-out area.

Abstract: A first anti-slip ramp pad has a resilient base with a plurality of elongated, raised leg grips disposed thereon in parallel, spaced-apart relation for engaging and holding the inclined ramp legs of an automobile service ramp. The base of this first anti-slip ramp pad also includes an elongated tire gripper section having a plurality of raised gripper nodules that extends outward from the ramp, so that an advancing tire will roll over the elongated tire gripper section, holding the pad and the ramp as the tire begins to travel up the automobile service ramp. A second anti-slip ramp pad similar to the first ramp pad also having a plurality of elongated, raised leg grips may be placed under the rear legs of the automobile ramp to increase the frictional engagement with the floor and further reduce the chances of ramp slippage.

Abstract: A device is provided preventing the transmission of sound, the device being fabricated of polymer composition and comprising a hollow core member formed of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin, and at least outer member formed of unreinforced thermoplastic resin which is friction fit to the core member. The core member and outer members are preferably formed by pultrusion and extrusion, respectively. Adjacently disposed devices are connected together to form a fence-like barrier through which few or no sound waves are allowed to pass. This system is advantageously used to prevent sound waves emanating from a large transportation structure such as a highway, railroad track, or airport.

Abstract: A novelty design apparatus has an elongated body member with an outer surface and first and second ends. An elongated body member has an outer surface and first and second ends. A flexible elongated tube is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the body member. One end of the tube is secured to the first end of the body member with the remainder of the tube slidably and rotatably embracing the body member. The central portion of the tube has a plurality of elongated slits which expand into a variety of design configurations when the free end of the tube is rotated, and slidably moved towards the fixed end of the tube.

Abstract: A longitudinally extending decorative flexible ribbon having opposite side edges and a central longitudinal axis is provided with a plurality of cutouts within opposite side edges of the ribbon at longitudinally spaced positions forming narrow necks joining uncut portions of the ribbon, intermediate of the cutouts. A longitudinally extending drawstring fixed at one end to an end of the longitudinally extending decorative flexible ribbon extends along the ribbon and is positioned in alignment with said neck at each longitudinally spaced position. A retainer encircles each neck and the drawstring at each longitudinally spaced position such that the drawstring runs freely through the retainers.

Abstract: A floor mat system is disclosed wherein the floor mat is removably attachable to an existing floor, and enables the use of the floor by pedestrians in wet and oily environments. The mat includes a skid-free upper surface bounded by an edging portion either or both of which has self-gripping fastener means attached thereto and a removable portion which is capable of absorbing liquids such as water or oil coming in contact therewith. The removable portion is adapted to be removably attached to the fastener means to provide for removal and cleaning of the removable portion and is positioned below the skid-free upper surface and edging portion.

Abstract: A fire protective insulating device adapted to be placed about articles to be protected from fire. The device comprises at least one layer of resilient and compressible insulative material having a plurality of compressive fastener means for mechanically compressing the insulative material to a high density, at least a portion of the fastening material being substantially less resistive to high temperature than the insulative material. A scrim means may be wrapped about the outside of the compressed insulative material for retaining the compressed insulative material. At least a portion of the scrim means is also preferably constructed of a material which is substantially less resistive to high temperature than is the insulative material. Upon contact with high temperature, the structural integrity of the fastening means is decreased allowing the compressed insulative material to mechanically expand.

Abstract: A sanitary L-board (10) for use in bacon packages or the like is provided which includes a relatively large bacon-supporting baseboard section (12) and a juxtaposed, pivotal flap (14) adjacent one margin of the section (10). The section (12) and flap (14) are enclosed by means of a pair of flexible, transparent, synthetic resin sheets (16, 18) which are adhesively interconnected at the outer peripheries thereof. The section (12) and flap (14) may be spaced apart with the interconnected sheets (16, 18) defining a hinge to facilitate pivotal movement of the flap (14).

Abstract: A method of making a composite article and a composite article specifically adapted for use in high temperature, corrosive and errosive environments comprising a carbon fibrous substrate, including a pyrolytic carbon sheath formed about each fiber of the substrate; a metallic carbide, oxide, or nitride compliant coating over the coated fibers of the substrate; and an impermeable metallic carbide, oxide or nitride outer protective layer formed about the entire periphery of the coated substrate. In accordance with the method of the invention, the compliant metallic coating is applied to the fibers in a manner such that any mechanical stresses built-up in the substrate due to a mismatch between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the fibrous substrate and the coating are effectively accomodated.