Abstract: A composite is first formed by depositing on a breathable but water-impermeable synthetic resin film, a multiplicity of molten binding polymer threads from a multiplicity of orifices so that there is substantial space between the threads. A second web, e.g. an open-pore structure is then bonded to the first web by the molten thread so that the composite retains the flexibility and softness of the open-pore structure and the breathability of the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a loading car (1), in particular for transferring a load (2) from a readiness zone (3) to a target zone (4), and to a loading system (20).

Abstract: Through a loading and unloading station for load carriers of vehicle bodies, vehicles or the like, it is possible to unload vehicle bodies from a railway car in a continuous cycle and supply them to a production facility, wherein in one cycle simultaneously the load carriers receiving the vehicle bodies are returned to an empty railway car.

Abstract: A metering device for metering dry bulk material contained in a storage container has at least one metering element and a rotary drive connected to the at least one metering element. At least one outlet is provided, and the metering element feeds the dry bulk material to the outlet. The metering element transports the dry bulk material in a direction different from a horizontal direction and comprises at least one helical stay. The outlet has an outlet pipe that extends into the lower area of the storage container. The helical stay interacts with the outlet pipe for effecting transport of the dry bulk material.

Abstract: A method and device for heating and/or drying flowable loose material, especially granular polymeric material, that is to be conveyed to a processing machine, such as an injection molding machine, are provided. A hot air stream that has been heated up with a heating unit is caused to flow through loose material flowing in a chamber transverse to the direction of flow of the loose material in the chamber.

Abstract: A dryer has a hopper for material to be dried and an inlet line for supplying dry air to the hopper. A heating device for heating the dry air to the desired drying temperature before introduction into the hopper is provided. A return line is connected to the hopper for removing moist air from the hopper which results from the dry air passing through the material in the hopper and absorbing moisture therefrom. The return line has a part that functions as a heat exchanger. The dry air before entering the hopper is guided through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A process and apparaus are provided for securing a grip element or handle, preferably of plastic, to a crockery or pottery article. An adhesive is injected under pressure into a passage in the grip element and flows to the surface to be joined to the article. The cured adhesive material holds the grip element to the article both adhesively and by means of a mechanical locking action.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for drying of material, especially of plastic granules, wherein the material disposed in a container is dried by drying air which is adjusted to a drying temperature specific to the material to be dried. The setting of the drying temperature depends on the through put rate of the material. The apparatus comprises at least one container for the material to be dried, a drying duct which opens into a first end of the container, a recycling duct for the drying air that is connected to a second end of the container, and at least one conveying means which is equipped with a valve that may be actuated for conveying the material. The valve is connected to a control unit.

Abstract: A carafe made of completely non-metallic parts includes a glass body portion with rim. A plastic edge member is fitted over the rim and secured by adhesive. The plastic edge member has a notch therein which received a projection from a plastic handle which is bonded to the outside surface of the glass body portion.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for securing a grip element or handle, preferably of plastic, to a crockery or pottery article. An adhesive is injected under pressure into a passage in the grip element and flows to the surface to be joined to the article. The cured adhesive material holds the grip element to the article both adhesively and by means of a mechanical locking action.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooling a melt strip from a wide-slot die includes a cooling roller driven at a predetermined angular velocity and juxtaposed with a corona-discharge electrode in the form of a rotation symmetrical rigid bar which is rotated about its axis at an angular velocity much greater than that of the cooling roller. The rotating corona-discharge electrode can be received in a nonrotatable insulating chamber having air inlets on a side opposite a slot-shaped outlet training ionized air onto the melt strip.

Abstract: Method for mounting a plastic armature, particularly in the shape of a handle or an adapter designed to connect other structural parts, to a jar of frangible material like grass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, or the like by adhesively connecting the armature to the outer side of the jar, the armature comprising a shaped part which forms a positive interlock with a rim portion of the jar and the inner side thereof and thus secures the jar against dropping out from the armature upon a possible loosening of the adhesive connection, characterized in that an armature is used which comprises an extension of thermoplastic material which with projects inwardly over the rim of the jar when the armature is put into place, and in that during or after the making of the adhesive connection of the armature, the extension is softened by heating, deformed into the interlocking shaped part, and re-hardened by cooling.

Abstract: A conveying device (1) for granular material (2) to be transported has a conveying line (3) which is connected to a suction appliance (7). Along the conveying line (3) is an induction coil (8), which is connected to a control device (10) for a discharge flap (13). By means of the latter, metal particles (2') are separated from the material (2) via a discharge opening (23). The discharge flap (13) and the discharge opening (23) lie inside a separator container (9') of a metal separator (9) through which runs the conveying line (3). The conveying line (3) also has inside the separator container (9') an inflow opening (31) through which the air passing into the container (9') during separation of the metal particles (2') can flow back into the conveying line (3). Since the separator container (9') is directly connected to the conveying line (3), a bypass line can be dispensed with so that a simple and inexpensive line guidance is achieved.

Abstract: A partition which can be used in offices or like establishments has a row of neighboring upright rod-shaped sound-absorbing components with transversely extending openings for several flexible strip- or band-shaped metallic coupling elements in the form of leaf springs which enable the partition to be flexed so that the components are located in a common plane or together form a U-shaped, S-shaped, L-shaped or a like panel. The end portions of the flexible coupling elements are secured to the corresponding outer components, and the securing means can be provided with devices for coupling the partition to an adjacent partition. Certain rod-shaped components carry legs which are weighted and have roughened floor-contacting surfaces so as to reduce the likelihood of unintentional slippage of the feet relative to the floor, particularly when the rod-shaped components are not disposed in a common plane.

Abstract: The stretching machine comprises a spinning bar, a blowing compartment, and a stretching chamber. The spinning bar has a plurality of spinning nozzles, from which the individual fibers are put out or extruded in a thermoplastic condition. The blowing compartment is provided with blowing nozzles or orifices through which air is introduced as a cooling as well as stretching means. The stretching chamber has stretching chamber walls which can form an accelerating constriction having a venturi nozzle like shape as seen in vertical cross section. The stretching chamber walls comprise a deformable material, which permits a deformation of the stretching chamber walls during operation. A plurality of adjusting mechanisms for adjusting the shape of the stretching chamber walls are connected to and distributed at various heights over the stretching chamber walls.

Abstract: The invention deals with calcium silicate granulates or powders with a microporous structure, which are obtained, by reacting crystalline or, if required, amorphous silicon dioxide, or materials containing the same, with calcium oxide or materials containing the same, in a CaO to SiO.sub.2 molar ratio of 0.

Abstract: An animal litter consisting of or containing a porous calcium silicate granulate or powder prepared by reacting silicon dioxide or materials containing the same with calcium oxide or materials containing the same in a CaO to SiO.sub.2 molar ratio of 0.8:1 to 1.1:1, with homogenization thereof during the reaction by dispersing the solid starting materials in water with the addition of an anion-active surfactant previously converted in water to a microporous stable foam.

Abstract: A shopping cart having wheels is also provided with an attachment having skis allowing the same to be pulled over snow or other soft surfaces. The attachment comprises a pair of skis movable between a sliding position and a stowed position whereby the shopping cart may travel over snow or sand.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuous distribution of at least one additive, such as a pigment or the like material, in a particulate master or base material, such as a granular plastics or the like material, comprising a stationary chamber that has a relatively small volume and includes a rotary distributor having one or more arms with cranked end portions for movement along a circular path in a substantially vertical plane that is normal to the axis of rotation of the distributor; a first inlet for feeding the particulate master into the chamber is arranged below the upper horizontal tangent line of the circular path while at least one second inlet for feeding additive into the chamber is provided above the said tangent line.