Abstract: A radiator support bracket includes a bracket body and a stopper member. The bracket body is uniformly made of resin and has a plate-like base portion to be fixed to the vehicle frame, a transformable arm portion that extends from the base portion, and a support portion that holds the upper side of the radiator. The stopper member can also be made of resin uniformly with the bracket body.

Abstract: A photopolymerization for dental use composed of a light of sources emitting at least visible light and infrared light transparent cells charged with coolant disposed to the emission side of said light source, whereby absorb infrared light; and a board for mounting a formed article which is composed of materials for a pattern made of photopolymerizable resin, impinging the light thereon from the light source after transmitting through said cells, wherein the tranparent cell is composed of disc-like shaped main body having a hollow space therein which is formed integrally with heat resistant glass; and two glass pipes for circulation of coolant which is disposed to the cell main body communicated to the hollow space.

Abstract: A lightweight damper pulley is provided which can be produced in a simple manner. The damper pulley includes a central portion, a belt retaining portion made of metal plate, and a ring-shaped rubber or elastic member placed therebetween. The central portion includes a cylindrical boss portion to be fixed onto a rotary shaft, a main portion extending radially outwardly from the larger diameter area of the cylindrical boss portion, and a flange bent horizontally from an outer periphery of the main portion. The central portion is integrally formed from a metal plate by press-forming or the like. The flange and the belt retaining portion can have projections which compress the rubber or elastic member to hold it securely in place.

Abstract: A spacer for elevating occlusion position is composed of a plastic material which can be deformed by occlusion pressure; and a plurality of ball members having a predetermined diameter. The ball member is made of a material which cannot be deformed by subjecting occlusion pressure, and the ball member is embedded in the plastic material so as to be in a plane.

Abstract: A method for producing a damper pulley having a boss portion to be press-fitted onto a rotary shaft, an annular main portion extending from the boss portion, a flange portion formed along an outer periphery of the main portion, a ring-shaped damper-mass member located outside the flange portion and a rubber body interposed between the flange portion and the damper-mass member includes the steps of integrally forming the boss portion, the main portion and the flange portion of a metallic plate such that the main portion has a curved section, and has a radial length greater than a straight line distance between the boss portion and the flange portion, placing the rubber body between the flange portion and the damper-mass member, and enlarging the diameter of the flange portion to elongate the main portion having a curved section, thereby the enlarged flange portion presses the rubber body against the damper-mass member.

Abstract: A cylindrical vibration insulator is provided which includes a vibration insulator bushing having an outer cylinder, a rubber member, an inner cylinder, and a bracket for supporting the vibration insulator bushing. The bracket, holding the axial ends of the vibration insulator bushing, is made of sheet-metal and has a pair of plate members which define an opening, and right and left leg portions which have different lengths. The opening and the leg portions are formed on a plate member together by press working. The plate members are opposed to each other, and fixed at the leg portions. As a result, a bracket is made easily and holds the vibration insulator bushing firmly.

Abstract: A hydraulic damping device is provided including a housing having a first main liquid chamber defined in part by a rubber body which expands and contracts upon input of vibrations in a vertical direction, a second main liquid chamber defined in part by a rubber body which expands and contracts upon input of vibrations in a horizontal direction, and an auxiliary liquid chamber defined in part by a rubber film, which communicates with the first and second main liquid chambers through passageways. Upon input of vibrations in a vertical direction, one or more valves opens the passageway communicating with the first main liquid chamber and closes the passageway communicating with the second main liquid chamber to force a damping liquid filled within the first main liquid chamber to flow into the auxiliary liquid chamber, thereby damping vibrations in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A spacer for elevating occlusion position is composed of a plastic material which can be deformed by occlusion pressure; and a plurality of ball members having a predetermined diameter. The ball member is made of a material which cannot be deformed by subjecting occlusion pressure, and the ball member is embedded in the plastic material so as to be in a plane.

Abstract: A device for supplying plastic material into a flask under pressure and a flask with the device, which are used for preparation of a denture. The device includes a cylinder having the inside end communicated to a cavity in the flask, a piston slidably inserted in the cylinder, a spring urging the piston toward inside of the flask, a stopper restricting the outside stroke end of the piston, and a device for adjusting elastic force of the spring. The adjusting device preferably includes a spring receiver abutting against the outside end of the spring, a screw-mechanism for moving the spring receiver in the axial direction of the cylinder, and a handle member for operating the screw-mechanism.

Abstract: A wax shaping tool of the present invention is a tool which is used in manufacturing an artificial denture model by a dental technician.

Abstract: A cylindrical vibration damping bushing is provided which has an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder coaxially disposed within the outer cylinder, and having a radially outwardly expanded portion in its axially central portion, a pair of vibration damping rubber members press-fitted between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder from both ends of the outer cylinder, and a pair of inserts, each being made of a resin material having good slidability and embedded in an inside end portion of each vibration damping rubber member so that an inside end surface thereof abut on each other. Each insert has a concave surface having a configuration conforming to that of the spherical outer surface of the expanded portion of the inner cylinder to enable the inserts to be slid on the spherical outer surface of the expanded portion.

Abstract: A bushing has a cylindrical retaining member and an inner cylinder having an expanded portion which radially outwardly expands at its axially central portion to define a spherical outer surface. A pair of ring-shaped inserts, each having a concave inner surface, are slidably disposed in contact with the spherical outer surface of the expanded portion. A pair of outer cylinders are press-fitted into the retaining member from open ends thereof. An inside end surface of each outer cylinder abuts on an outside surface of each insert, thereby pushing each insert toward the expanded portion of the inner cylinder. A pair of cylindrical sealing members are disposed between the outer cylinders and the inner cylinder for providing a seal therebetween. An inside edge of the outer surface of each sealing member is bonded to the inner surface of each outer cylinder, and an outside edge of the inner surface of each sealing member is in sealing engagement with the outer surface of the inner cylinder.

Abstract: A vibration-proof structure for axle beam of a motor vehicle has an axle beam composed of a long cylindrical body of a letter U-shaped section opening downwards, which is disposed in the width direction of the motor vehicle. Axles are provided at both ends of the long cylindrical body, a stabilizer bar is disposed in the center of an interior of the long cylindrical body so as to connect the both ends of the long cylindrical body, and at least one vibration-proof rubber body is interposed between an inner wall of the axle beam and the stabilizer bar from the underside thereof in elastic contact therewith. The vibration-proof rubber body has an engaging member for engaging the vibration-proof rubber body with the axle beam or the stabilizer bar. The vibration-proof rubber body can be easily installed within the axle beam after the assembling of the axle beam and the stabilizer bar.

Abstract: A device for determining optimum jaws position when full denture is prepared, comprising a height adjustable means to be inserted between upper and lower jaws and a means for detecting and indicating biting pressure applied on the height adjustable means. User of the device, e.g. a denter, can precisely determine the optimum jaws position by detecting a position where the maximum biting pressure is obtained by means of the device.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided for an attachment for a dental prosthesis comprising: (a) a male member made of a rigid material provided at a retentive tooth or a dental root; and (b) a female member provided at the dental prosthesis and facing to the male member, wherein the female member has an elastic part made of an elastic material in order to grip at least an engaging portion of the male member, and the elastic part is formed as one body with an elastic lining layer made of an elastic material and being provided at an inner surface of the dental prosthesis to be in contact with an alveolus ridge. Whereby, the dental prosthesis can be stably and softly supported on the alveolus ridge.

Abstract: A wax shaping tool comprising a handle portion, a means for slidably supporting wax rod with a stopper at the front end thereof, a forming spatula portion in front of the handle portion for holding and flowing wax, a wax melter provided on the forming spatula portion, a heater, a wax feed controller for controlling the contact of wax rod with the wax melter by means of controlling the movement of the wax rod supporting means and/or wax rod and/or the stopper and/or the wax melter. The tool enables a wax shaping work to be carried out rapidly and efficiently without a fear of wax degradation, or wax rod deformation.

Abstract: In casting metals for dental prosthetic use, superior dental castings free from shrinkage cavities can be obtained by delaying the cooling and solidification of molten metal in mold members such as a sprue, runner and gate and, if necessary, a molten metal reservoir into which the molten metal is poured. Such delay in cooling and solidification can be achieved either by forming the sprue and the like from a heat resisting ceramic tubular body or by further forming a heat insulating layer on the outer periphery of the tubular body.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there can be provided a denture base for a dental prosthesis comprising a body having an inner surface to be in contact with patient's alveolus ridge; a lining layer covering the inner surface of the body; and an adhesive agent for bonding the lining layer to the inner surface of the body; wherein the body is made of polymethyl methacrylate; the lining layer is made of a rubber-like resilient material comprising an olefin thermoplastic elastomer; and the adhesive agent contains a copolymer comprising an olefin and methyl methacrylate. The denture base has an advantage that adhesive force between the lining layer and the body is strong, and the lining layer has suitable hardness for supporting the dental prosthesis.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided for an attachment for a dental prosthesis comprising: (a) a male member made of a rigid material provided at a retentive tooth or a dental root; and (b) a female member provided at the dental prosthesis and facing to the male member, wherein the female member has an elastic part made of an elastic material in order to grip at least an engaging portion of the male member, and the elastic part is formed as one body with an elastic lining layer made of an elastic material and being provided at an inner surface of the dental prosthesis to be in contact with an alveolus ridge. Whereby, the dental prosthesis can be stably and softly supported on the alveolus ridge.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there can be provided a partial dental prosthesis comprising artificial teeth and a denture base holding the artificial teeth, wherein at least one end of the partial dental prosthesis is adjacent to a retentive tooth, which is improved in that a projecting member made of an elastic material is provided at one or two ends of the partial dental prosthesis so as to be closely or elastically in contact with an undercut of the natural tooth. The partial dental prosthesis does not cause natural teeth adjacent to the partial dental prosthesis to be damaged and can be stably and steadily supported on an alveolus ridge of a patient.