573 results about "Foam rubber" patented technology

A flashless floor mat or product and method are provided. At least one embodiment of this invention relates to a flashless cushioned dust control mat article wherein the mat comprises at least two distinct layers of rubber, one comprising foam rubber, the other comprising solid rubber. The solid rubber layer is present over the foam rubber layer on the side of the mat in which at least one integrated rubber protrusion is present to provide cushioning characteristics. The solid rubber layer acts as a cap or barrier for the foam rubber layer, particularly over the integrated protrusion or protrusions, in order to provide a mat which is resilient, will not easily degrade in its modulus strength after appreciable use and/or washing within industrial cleaning processes, and will not exhibit appreciable cracking or breaking, particularly within the integrated protrusion(s), after standard use for pedestrian traffic. A method of producing such an inventive cushioned floor mat article is also provided.

The invention is a grill cleaning brush to aid in the cleaning of table top grill surfaces. Resembling a foam type paint brush, it allows the user to quickly and easily swipe clean the grilling surface on table top type grilling machines. The foam rubber sponge section is provided with cut in grooves or valleys with embedded scouring tips that align with and match the upper contact points or tips of the grill surface.

At least one embodiment of this invention relates to a cushioned dust control mat article wherein the mat comprises at least two distinct layers of rubber, one comprising foam rubber, the other comprising solid rubber. The solid rubber layer is present over the foam rubber layer on the side of the mat in which at least one integrated rubber protrusion is present to provide cushioning characteristics. The solid rubber layer acts as a cap or barrier for the foam rubber layer, particularly over the integrated protrusion or protrusions, in order to provide a mat which is resilient, will not easily degrade in its modulus strength after appreciable use and/or washing within industrial cleaning processes, and will not exhibit appreciable cracking or breaking, particularly within the integrated protrusion(s), after standard use for pedestrian traffic. A method of producing such an inventive cushioned floor mat article is also provided.

A fixing device for an image forming apparatus according to the present invention is configured in such a manner that both end portions of a form rubber layer are formed so as to be thicker than a center portion thereof for absorbing expansion of the foam rubber layer by a space between the foam rubber layer and a metal conductive layer. Accordingly, the hardness of a heat roller at the time of fixation becomes substantially uniform over the entire length thereof in the longitudinal direction. A pressure roller is out of contact with the heat roller until warming up is completed, and the pressure roller is brought into pressure contact with the heat roller after the heat roller has reached a warming up complete temperature, so that a load applied to both end portions of the heat roller is alleviated.

A foldable elongate mat (10) comprising seven cushioning panels (1-7) hingedly connected to one another and moveable relative to one another between a folded stacked position and an unfolded position. The mat (10) further comprises a retaining flap (20) and a carrying handle. Each panel (1-7) has a flexible covering and a cushioning foam rubber insert. The coverings are provided by a fabric sheet, the inserts are sewn into the sheet, ends (13) of the panels (1-7) correspond with seams extending across the mat (10) between adjacent inserts, and the hinging action is largely provided by fold lines at the seams and adjacent regions of the sheet extending alongside the inserts. The mat (10) may be configured for many different uses, and for ready transportation and stowage in a compact form.

The invention relates to a pair of soles and particularly relates to a pair of soles of ejection foamed rubber-plastic sports shoes and a manufacturing method of the soles. The pair of soles of the ejection foamed rubber-plastic sports shoes consists of the following raw materials: an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene-octene copolymer, a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, an ethylene propylene diene monomer, polysiloxane resin, talcum powder, stearic acid, zinc stearate, zinc oxide, dicumyl peroxide, azobisformamide and masterbatch. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of: mixing the dicumyl peroxide and an azo foaming agent for later use, mixing other raw materials and then pouring into an internal mixer for first-stage internal mixing, then adding a mixture of the dicumyl peroxide and the azo foaming agent for second-stage internal mixing to obtain an internally mixed mixture, thinning the mixture on a roller machine, conveying the material which is evenly mixed by the roller machine into a granulator for granulation, proportioning aggregates after granulation according to set ratios, injecting the aggregates into a shoe mould by using an injection molding machine for molding, and sizing the molded soles into foamed profile products by using an incubator.

A system for hanging, tying and securing articles, comprising bendable strips with an outer layer of foam rubber material having a plastic-coated flexible wire running lengthwise inside. Protective plastic caps can be placed on each end of the strip. The ends of two or more bendable strips can be joined with one or more connectors. Alternatively, the bendable strips can have complementary threaded ends, and two or more of such strips can be joined together. An adapter can be used to complete a circular configuration. The system can be sold in a package containing bendable strips, connectors, protective caps and cutters.

A small lightweight yet strong frame (12) housing multiple flexible axles (22) which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16), which roll about an axis creating: massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22) are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. A sliding head rest (38) is provided for comfort and is also used to facilitate optional concomitant neck and back treatment and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.

This invention relates to a pneumatic tire comprising a tread at least a surface portion of which is made of a foamed rubber composition, the foamed rubber composition including closed cells formed by compounding a foaming agent and a foaming assistant which contains sodium benzenesulfinate or a combination of sodium benzenesulfinate and urea.

A facemask harness used in a facemask for baseball is disclosed to have the body of the facemask harness formed of an inner foam rubber layer and an outer elastic fabric layer adhered to said inner foam rubber layer, the body of the facemask harness having a top strap stitched to the top side thereof and provided with hook and loop materials for fastening and two side straps respectively stitched to the two opposite lateral sides thereof and respectively provided with hook and loop materials for fastening.

An apparatus to aid in the bathing of cats, dogs, or similar small pets that is intended for countertop use over an existing a sink is herein disclosed, comprising a box-like structure with a hinged lid. The apparatus is designed such that the cat or dog can be secured within the enclosure with its head protruding from a foam rubber lined opening. A hose and valve connected thereto the apparatus are hooked up to a sink faucet providing a mixture of water and liquid soap which fills and pressurizes the hollow walls of the apparatus causing spraying of the pet from a plurality of water delivery apertures formed in the vertical walls. When completed, the pet is rinsed with clean water. Waste water from the washing process is strained and drained into the sink below. Finally, a dryer adapter coupling allows a user to dry the pet using a hair dryer while still inside the apparatus.

A vibration damping foam rubber product with excellent vibration damping performance and antiageing nature is proportionally prepared from three-element ethylene propylene rubber, filler, softening agent, sulfurizing system and foaming system through pugging, sulfurizing at 140-180 deg.C for 5-10 min for primary sulfurizing-foaming to shape, and sulfurizing at 120-180 deg.C for 10-30 min for secondary sulfurizing-foaming to fixate its shape.

A collapsible container holder that can be used to hold bottles, cans, glasses and other containers in either a vertical or horizontal position. The container holder can be made of a tough, durable plastic that is inflatable or semi-inflatable or it can be made of a rugged, yet shapeable material such as fairly firm foam rubber. The container holder is durable and flexible enough so that it can fit into irregularly shaped areas within various transportation vehicles such as boats, recreational vehicles, and trucks.

A torso belt is disclosed which enables replaceable sterilized gauze to be held in position at a peritoneal catheter stoma without the use of tape. By attaching a block of foam rubber to the inside of a torso belt, the gauze can be kept in place at the stoma even though a catheter is penetrating this same stoma, as long as the external end of the catheter is immobilized. This immobilization can be accomplished by placing the external end of the catheter into a securable pouch attached to the inside of the same belt.

This invention relates to a floor mat primarily for use in an outdoor environment wherein the mat includes a tufted carpet solely comprised of nylon monofilament fibers. Furthermore, this mat comprises a foam rubber backing which possesses a high level of ozone resistance and simultaneously will not appreciably stain a handler's skin or a floor's surface with carbon particles. The utilization of all monofilament nylon fibers provides for the extreme effective removal of moisture, dirt, and debris from the footwear of pedestrians and also permits easy cleaning and effective drying of the overall article. The utilization of a foam rubber backing also allows for heavy duty industrial-scale laundering in such standard washing machines without appreciably damaging either the washing machines or inventive floor mats themselves.

A mat for simulating natural terrain for use in an indoors display is the subject of this invention. The mat comprises a sheet of water impervious resinous material, a water base latex emulsion coating applied to the resinous material and a quantity of terrain simulating particles which are adhered to the sheet by the dried coating. The particles are fixed to the sheet by a sealant which is sprayed on the particles after the coating has dried. The particles may comprise flocking, ground foam rubber or rigid solid pieces. The invention also encompasses a method of preparing a simulated natural terrain utilizing the mat as afore described. This method includes outlining desired terrain features, applying water to the outlined area, scraping the substrate to remove particles from the outlined area and then coloring the area. Additional terrain features can be incorporated into the mat by scraping the mat to expose the underlying substrate in the shape of a design in the roadway such as a centerline, crosswalk or the like. Still further terrain simulating features may by utilizing a heat source to raise the temperature of the substrate and then shaping it into hills and valleys.

This invention relates to a cushioned floor covering article wherein the mat includes a tufted carpet placed on the top side of a foam rubber sheet and at least one foam rubber protrusion integrated within at least a portion of the bottom side of the foam rubber sheet. Such an article provides effective removal of moisture, dirt, and debris from the footwear of pedestrians through the utilization of a carpet pile component. Furthermore, the utilization of a foam rubber backing also allows for either periodic heavy duty industrial-scale laundering in such standard washing machines or periodic washing and drying in standard in-home machines, both without appreciably damaging the inventive floor covering article, such as a floor mat. Additionally, the presence of integrated foam rubber protrusions within the mat structure provides an effective cushioning effect for pedestrian comfort as well as a means to prevent slippage of the article from its contacted surface. A method of producing such an inventive cushioned floor covering article is also provided.

A desktop organizer composed of a flexible and pliable material is provided comprising at least one container element, at least two vertical partitions for receiving paper and the like, and at least one magnetic element disposed on the surface, or just below the surface, thereof for attracting and retaining paper clips and the like. In the preferred embodiment, the desktop organizer is composed of a foam rubber-type material, which material allows pushpins or needles to be safely and conveniently stored therein by merely inserting the pin into the surface of the organizer, without damaging the organizer in the process.

An insulating sleeve for a beverage container is disclosed. The insulating sleeve for a beverage container includes a first flexible cloth layer, having a first side and a second side defined by a first straight edge, a second straight edge opposite the first straight edge, a first curved edge, and a second curved edge opposite the first curved edge, the first and second straight edges being generally perpendicular to the first and second curved edges. It further includes a second flexible cloth layer, having a first side and a second side defined by a first straight edge, a second straight edge opposite the first straight edge, a first curved edge, and a second curved edge opposite the first curved edge, the first and second straight edges being generally perpendicular to the first and second curved edges, wherein the first straight edge, second straight edge, first curved edge, and second curved edge of the second flexible layer are attached to the first straight edge, second straight edge, first curved edge, and second curved edge of the first flexible portion, respectively, a third flexible foam rubber layer disposed between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer, a first fastener disposed upon the first side of the first flexible layer proximate to the second straight edge, and a second fastener disposed upon the second side of the second flexible layer proximate to the first straight edge of the second flexible layer.

Provided is a solderable elastic electric contact terminal. The elastic electric contact terminal includes an insulating elastic core including a non-foam rubber having a tube shape, an insulating non-foam rubber coating layer adhered to the insulating elastic core such that the insulating non-foam rubber coating layer encloses the insulating elastic core, and a heat resistant polymer film having one side adhered to the insulating non-foam rubber coating layer such that the heat resistant polymer film encloses the insulating non-foam rubber coating layer and another side on which a metal layer is integrally formed.