Abstract: A flight (5) for use on a flight conveyor has an elongated core (20) and a sound absorbing material (30) secured to the core (20). The sound absorbing material (30) also has high wear resistance. A method of producing such a flight (5) involves securing to the core (20) a sound absorbing material (30).

Abstract: The present invention is a high performance microcellular polyurethane foam suitable for numerous applications normally considered outside the realm of conventional solid systems. Also included in the present invention is a method of manufacturing the high performance microcellular polyurethane foam using controlled water addition, foam surfactant addition, a modified catalyst system, the addition of a delayed action tin catalyst and a reduced NCO/OH ratio. The present invention has special application for industrial parts, especially the bowling equipment industry and the cardboard manufacturing industry.

Abstract: The invention is a cylinder cover engageable with a channel. The cylinder cover includes a flexible blanket with two ends, the ends configured to substantially abut when the blanket is circularly wrapped. Further, the cylinder cover includes a female member attached to the first end of the blanket, the female member having a leg connected with and opposing a resilient engaging element by a base member. The resilient engaging element is configured to frictionally engage a sidewall of the channel. Attached to the second end of the blanket is a substantially rigid male member. When engaged with the channel, the blanket is substantially continually supported by a rigid substrate.

Abstract: The invention is a cylinder cover engageable with a channel. The cylinder cover includes a flexible blanket with two ends, the ends configured to substantially abut when the blanket is circularly wrapped. Further, the cylinder cover includes a female member attached to the first end of the blanket, the female member having a leg connected with and opposing a resilient engaging element by a base member. The resilient engaging element is configured to frictionally engage a sidewall of the channel. Attached to the second end of the blanket is a substantially rigid male member. When engaged with the channel, the blanket is substantially continually supported by a rigid substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is an anvil cover latch assembly which includes a female latch member having a generally U-shaped frame. The frame has an upper segment, a side segment and a base segment with the base segment having an upwardly angled end section. The upper segment, side segment and base segment are configured to form a channel into which is cast an insert of elastically deformable material. The insert is disposed such that a locking edge is formed by an exposed portion of a lower surface of the upper segment. A male latch member has a substantially planar shoulder region which is designed to engage the locking edge on the female portion.