A boundary macroblock of a video object is padded without significant synchronization overhead between a host processor and an existing coprocessor. The host processor determines horizontal and vertical graphics primitives as a function of shape data stored in a host memory. The shape data determine whether a dot, a line, or a rectangle primitive should be used to pad transparent pixels in the macroblock. The host processor communicates the primitives to a coprocessor, which renders the primitiv...

An improved multilayer flexible body system, adapted for use in protective sports equipment, is described which comprises in combination in sequence an inner cover layer; a first flexible padding layer; a first elastomer containing woven fabric layer; a woven metal mesh layer; a second elastomer containing woven fabric layer; a second flexible padding layer; and an outer cover layer, each of which are securely bonded together at their periphery. The construction method also ensures that the wove...

A padding device is provided comprising a flowable material and/or low compression set foam. The flowable material comprises discrete particles dispersed in a wax and oil base. The padding device is particularly suitable for use in seating cushions, including bicycle seat cushions. A method for securing the padding device to a bicycle seat is also disclosed.

A resilient padding body which comprises an intermediate base layer and upper protruberances extending upwardly off the surface of the base layer and bottom protruberances extending downwardly off a lower surface of the base layer. The padding body includes longitudinal and lateral upper recesses which are formed between the upper protruberances. The upper protruberances have side walls which slope inwardly to form an object which is in the shape of a trancated pyramid and angled recesses. The b...

An article for use in making a cast on a patient comprising, an elongated strip of porous material having a base portion and a raised edge portion extending from a line of juncture with the base portion.

A padding device is provided comprising a flowable material and/or low compression set foam. The flowable material comprises discrete particles dispersed in a wax and oil base. The padding device is particularly suitable for use in seating cushions, including bicycle seat cushions. A method for securing the padding device to a bicycle seat is also disclosed.

A paper padding press is disclosed comprising a support base and a tiltable rack having stacking and working positions for aligning a stack of pads and gluing and edges of the pads, respectively. The tiltable rack includes a planar stacking table having a pair of upstanding posts disposed at a right angle to the stacking table. The upstanding tubular posts support a pair of guide doors providing a surface disposed at a right angle to the stacking table for aligning the edges of the pads to be gl...

This elastic composite assembly intended especially for upholstering or lining instrument panels or inner walls of passenger compartments of motor vehicles comprises at least one rigid support, a cellular padding and a covering plastic sheet, the sheet being formed integrally with a great number of studs on its inner face so as to constitute an equal number of anchoring points for the sheet in said padding, the padding consisting preferably of polyurethane and the rigid support of metal or molde...

An apparatus for applying a pad to a component has a flexible diaphragm held in a continuous frame for holding the pad. On its front side which faces the component when the apparatus is in use, the frame has a circumferential, resilient gasket. Through a vacuum connection, a space between the diaphragm and the component is to be attached to a vacuum source. By that the pad applies itself against the component.

Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. The pads include flexible, outer casings of porous, breathable, inelastic material overfilled with resilient, discrete beads of elastic material. The beads are initially in compressed states within the casing and place the outer, inelastic casing in tension. When a blow or force is applied, the beads are further compressed to absorb and dissipate the impact. Additionally, the applied blow or force will increase the tension in the oute...