GELASTIC
GelasticR is EdiZONE's elastomeric gel with
amazing properties. U.S. Patent 5,994,450
In 1995 and 1996, EdiZONE began developing unique ways to use elastomeric
gel materials, and its own line of elastomeric gels called . Gelastic
R has
amazing properties in comparison with other typical gels. It can stretch to as
much as twenty times its original length, is less tacky, and is very strong.
Gelastic is clear and can be pigmented to any color. If kept from extreme
conditions Gelastic
R always returns to its original shape without permanent
set, making it very useful for cushioning applications. Its unique feel makes
Gelastic
R useful in toy and novelty applications. Another gel material
developed by EdiZONE, called "Goooz
TM ", has a very conforming
characteristic along with a slow rebound.
Hasbro Toys, through its division OddzOn, licensed GelasticR and GooozTM for toys and novelties.
Their first product -- the GOOOZ
TM-Ball - started shipping in late 1998.
Gelastic's high-stretch, high strength, and
softness made it ideal for 4Kids' gross Gushers
toys U.S. Patent 5,994,450
Hasbro's Goooz Balls had an irresistible tactile
feel, and changed colors when stressed! U.S.
Patent 5,994,450
4Kidz licensed GelasticR for a single toy concept called Gushers, which has been very
successful.
EdiZONE has developed a number of toys from GelasticR and its other very-low-tack gel, DuraGelTM ,
as exemplified by its spider webs. These webs could stretch to many times their original size.
Helping companies around the world make money.