Abstract: A graphite panel (10) with a hole (11) having a damaged thread (12) is repaired by drilling the hole (11) to remove all of the thread and make a new hole (13) of larger diameter. A bolt (14) with a lubricated thread (17) is placed in the new hole (13) and the hole (13) is packed with graphite cement (16) to fill the hole and the thread on the bolt. The graphite cement (16) is cured, and the bolt is unscrewed therefrom to leave a thread (20) in the cement (16) which is at least as strong as that of the original thread (12).

Abstract: In two-stage injection molding of a blow-out port device including a housing of synthetic resin, which includes pairs of shaft bores provided in a coaxial arrangement in opposed wall portions of a peripheral wall to extend through the opposed wall portions, and a plurality of blades of synthetic resin which each include a pair of support shafts projectingly provided at opposite ends of a blade body disposed within the housing and rotatably fitted in the shaft bores, the following steps are used: a primary injection step for forming the housing; a secondary injection step for forming blade bodies by using shaft bores in the housing as support shaft-forming cavities; a step of permitting the blow-out port device to be left on one of opening/closing dies by utilizing protrusion fitted in recesses formed in the housing; and a step of bringing ejector pins into abutment against rear edges of the blades to push-off the blow-out port device from the opening/closing die.

Abstract: In producing a blow-out port device in a two-stage inject:on molding process by use of synthetic resin, the blow-out port device having a housing including pairs of shaft bores and pairs of circular section bosses both provided in and on opposed wall portion of a peripheral wall of the housing, and a plurality of blades each including a pair of protruding portions provided at opposite ends of each of blade bodies disposed within the housing to abut against a pair of boss and to have the same outside diameter as the boss, and a pair of support shafts projectingly provided on end faces of the protruding portions and turnably fitted in the shaft bores, the housing is forced at a primary injection step, and then, the blades are formed at a secondary injection step by use of the shaft bores in the housing as support shaft-forming cavities. Thus, it is possible to provide an air-conditioning blow-out port device having an improved appearance around a mounting portion of each blade.

Abstract: A reusable concrete spacer sleeve comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a plurality of inwardly extending fins. The sleeve is placed over a vertical drain pipe prior to pouring a concrete floor. After the concrete has set, the sleeve is removed, leaving an annular space around the pipe for accommodating a flange. A lid may be fitted onto the sleeve to prevent debris or other foreign matter from entering the pipe or the annular space around the pipe.

Abstract: An electronic key and lock system, particularly useful for solenoid-operated locks employs a key that can operate electronically and mechanically. The key is mechanically polarized with its blade forming a first electrical contact and a separate second contact which is flush or raised relative to the blade. Each of the key and the cylinder employs respective light emitting and light receiving IR devices for communications between the electronics in the key and communications within the lock. The lock includes a solenoid-operated electronic cylinder.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing the half body portions of a magnetic tape cassette or the like having an image transfer layer on its outer surface. An image transfer film is placed in a molding cavity, which film includes a base layer, a matting layer, and an image transfer layer. The function of the matting layer is to roughen the surface of the image transfer layer, while allowing easy subsequent peeling therefrom. A molten plastic is injected into the molding cavity against the image transfer layer. After the resulting product solidifies, the product is removed from the molding cavity, and the base layer and matting layer are peeled from the product, leaving the image transfer layer on an outside surface of the product.

Abstract: A flow control valve including a movable part and a housing for accommodating the movable part may be produced by molding the components in sequential steps. Preferably, the housing is molded in a first step and the movable part is molded in an at least partially closed position in a second step in the same mold. This method enables the surface of the housing to serve as at least a portion of the mold for forming a substantially sealing portion of the movable part such that a very close tolerance between these components is achieved. The movable part is preferably a butterfly disc and the housing is preferably a butterfly valve housing.

Abstract: In a method for the injection molding of objects of at least two independent parts, which are connected nondetachably but mutually rotatably, the subsequently produced part being injected at least partially into a mold recess of the previously produced part or injected at least partially about the previously produced part, an approximately hollow, cylindrical element (1) is molded to the part produced first in the region connecting this part to a rotatable part (18) that is to be produced subsequently, which hollow, cylindrical element (1) is thereupon surrounded by a mold (10) for the subsequent part (18) and, for the production of this part (18), either the outer space of the hollow, cylindrical element (1), which is closed off by a core, or the inner space (9) of this hollow, cylindrical element (1), which is not closed off, is injected for the production of this part (18), the part produced first being deformed in the region of the hollow cylinder (1) into an undercut with rotational symmetry by the press

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive substance with surfces that are not sticky or self-adhesive, which includes casting such a substance in a mold that has been previously coated with a protective web created by spinning a hot-melt, non-pressure-sensitive adhesive and of protecting the surface of the casting with a similar web. For this purpose, fiberization nozzles are advantageously employed. These protective webs are very resistant and, since they participate in the solidity of the block, they make possible the flexible packaging of adhesives with a low mass mechanical strength.

Abstract: An energy absorbing roadway barrier for dissipating kinetic energy upon impact by a moving vehicle includes an elongated core of reinforced high density concrete having barrier anchor members attached from the elongated core to a position for anchoring the barrier. An elongated barrier portion is formed around the elongated core and around the core anchor members to form a road barrier.

Abstract: A process for making an all-plastic rod end to enable an articulated linking of two members. The process includes providing first and second split bearing raceway members each of which defines one-half of an annular bearing raceway and a stem having an open ended semi-cylindrical recess. A spherical ball dimensioned to fit in the annular bearing raceway also is provided. The spherical ball is placed into the first split bearing raceway member, and the second split bearing raceway member is placed over the first split bearing raceway member to define a complete annular bearing raceway that encases the ball. The process continues by molding a plastic housing around the split bearing raceway members but spaced from the spherical ball to enable free movement of the spherical ball therein.

Abstract: A self-leveling underlayment for a tile countertop, and a method and kit for forming same, is disclosed. In practicing the method on the top deck of a cabinet, a protective paper sling is hung in an interior deck opening and a protective shroud is hung over front cabinet faces. The deck is covered with roofing felt and a flashing strip is fitted along the seam where the deck meets walls, masking tape being used to bind these together. A styrofoam punch-out is fixed in place over the sink opening. Metal lath is laid over the felt, and rebar is laid along edges of the deck. Lengths of backer board are placed along walls adjacent the deck to support backsplash tile, and a dam is affixed along the deck's front edge, thus defining a mold for an underlayment. A self-leveling, water-based, cementitious underlayment mix is poured into the mold to form a surface, once set-up, for supporting tile.

Abstract: A method of forming recessed patterns in insulators is described. One embodiment of the invention is directed to ceramic green sheet fabrication by providing a sculptured plastic tape mold which includes a floor, a plurality of sidewalls adjacent to and extending above the floor and a plurality of protrusions on and extending above the floor, casting a ceramic slurry into the mold such that the slurry contacts the floor, the sidewalls and the protrusions, and drying the slurry so as to produce a ceramic green sheet with a recessed pattern that replicates the shapes of the protrusions. The ceramic green sheet may be removed from the mold and filled with a conductor before firing; alternatively, the ceramic green sheet can be fired before removing the mold to form a rigid ceramic substrate which is then filled with a conductor.

Abstract: Process for producing individually dosed administration forms, in which a carrier material containing active substances plastic at elevated temperature, together with conventional additives is applied to a stationary or moving substrate or introduced into blisters or cavities produced from films and as a result the formulation material is brought into an administration form and a formulation material with a softening point range above the body temperature is heated to above the latter and is dosed under pressure with a viscosity of more than 3,000 mPa.s, together with administration forms obtainable by said process. They can be obtained simply, economically and with good quality.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus to make composite insulators, consisting of a central core (3) provided with an insulating coating (4) of elastomeric material, for electric overhead lines. The apparatus comprises a base structure (6) to which a first and a second end pieces (5a, 5b) of the core (3) are respectively fastened by a bracket (7a), and two injection mould halves (8a) designed to be moved close to each other. Mounted to the base structure (6) are at least two forming mould halves (9a, 9b) arranged to define a filling housing (9c) around the core (3). An injection nozzle (11) communicates with a conveying hollow space (12) coaxial with the central core (3), which is formed between the injection mould halves (8a) and a containing sleeve (13) mounted on the second end piece (5b).

Abstract: Processes for producing mono- and biaxially drawn polyketone films from linear polymers of carbon monoxide, ethylene, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon having a melting point of at least 214.degree. C., comprising drawing of a linear polymer sheet along one or two axes, respectively, at a draw temperature of from about 4.degree. to 15.degree. C. below the melting point of the terpolymer, and a draw ratio of between 4 to 20. Also disclosed are the products which have and exhibit good properties of strength and stiffness, even at low draw ratios, produced by these processes.

Abstract: A method for casting polymer threads (32) in a nut cavity (14) complementary to the threads (44) of a casting screw (42) to minimize the formation of air pockets and air bubbles in the polymer threads. The cavity (14) of the nut (12) has a diameter larger than the diameter of the casting screw (42). The threads (32) of the nut (12) are formed in a polymer (30) which is dispensed into the nut cavity (14) and which cures around the threads (44) of the casting screw (42) after the screw is inserted into the cavity of the nut. The method for casting the threads (32) includes the steps of closing the bottom of the nut cavity (14), thereafter filling the nut cavity with polymer (30), and thereafter inserting the casting screw (42) slowly down into the polymer.

Abstract: A method of sealing a concrete joint formed between a pair of concrete castings by creating an injection hole wherein a removable frame member can be attached to the bottom surface of the first concrete casting so as to form obtuse angles with the concrete casting surface. The other concrete casting is then cast around the frame member. The frame member is then removed to form the injection hole of the desired configuration, and sealing material can then be inserted into the injection hole for feeding into, and sealing of, the joint.

Abstract: A thermofusible autoadhesive shape having nonadherent exterior surfaces consisting essentially of a thermofusible autoadhesive interior and an adherent exterior sheath of a compatible nonautoadhesive thermofusible material covering the entire outer surface of said thermofusible autoadhesive interior and the process of making such shape.

Abstract: A method for providing a test sample of concrete from a large poured area of concrete includes using a mold suitable for placement within the concrete form, the mold including a continuous sidewall and a bottom wall connected to the sidewall. An insert within the mold is spaced from the bottom wall so that a pressurization chamber is formed between the insert and the bottom wall of the mold. A fluid inlet is formed in the mold in fluid communication with the pressurization chamber and a fluid inlet tube is connected at a first end thereof to the fluid inlet. Preferably, the fluid tube is of a length sufficient to reach the surface of the concrete poured within the form. In one embodiment, a plurality of legs are formed on the insert to maintain the spacing of the insert from the bottom wall of the mold, the legs being separated sufficiently to allow fluid flow between them. In another embodiment, the space between the insert and the bottom of the mold is filled with a noncompressible fluid.

Abstract: The plate-like valve elements (10 and 20) of the microvalve are provided with a plurality of valve seats and, respectively, corresponding valve members. The sealing surfaces of a secondary valve element (10) are respectively formed by molding to copy the sealing faces of a primary valve element (20) so that the sealing surfaces of both valve elements are completely complementary to each other. The sealing surfaces need no further processing such as machining. Despite liberal tolerances of manufacture a high precision register of the valve elements in relation to each other is ensured.

Abstract: A mask apparatus for charging flowable materials into selected cells of a honeycomb structure comprising a solid body having a number of openings extending therethrough which are spaced to coincide with the open ends of the selected cells exposed at the structure's end face, after the mask is positioned across the end face, the flowable material is charged through its openings. In one embodiment, a rigid plate having a number of bores therethrough is provided for charging a plastically formable plugging material into a honeycomb structure in the fabrication of solid particulate filter bodies and other selectively manifolded structures. In a preferred embodiment, a thin transparent polyester film is attached to an open surface of a honeycomb structure and openings melted therethrough.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cover for a can-like container providing improved peelability of a handle. The cover is made by forming a second resin layer by injection molding or compression forming on a multi-layer sheet which oxygen, water, and the like cannot permeate. A thermally weldable first resin layer is provided on the upper surface of the multi-layer sheet. The handle is formed by the second resin layer. A treatment is carried out for allowing the handle to be easily peeled off the multi-layer sheet to all or part of a region of the multi-layer sheet in contact with the underside of the handle.

Abstract: A method of making a slider for use in a slide fastener, which slider is provided with bearings for a pull tab on an upper surface of a slider body on its opposite side to pivotably hold a pintle of the pull tab. By making use of only one slide core, a slider body mold cavity in a mold is blocked from a pull tab mold cavity and at the same time, hollow space portions in the bearings for the pull tab are formed by means of the slide core. After molding the slider body, by retreating this slide core, the hollow space portions in the already molded pull tab bearings are used as a mold portion for a pintle of the pull tab. By injecting an amount of molten synthetic resin having a larger thermal contraction coefficient than the synthetic resin used previously for molding the slider body, into the pull tab mold cavity, the pintle of the pull tab and the pull tab are integrally molded.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic component including a casing which is formed by molding a resin material around the stator and the rotor, the rotor being partially exposed through the casing, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the rotor which is in contact with the casing is subjected to a mold releasing treatment, so that the rotor is freely rotatable with respect to the stator and the casing.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device having therein a lead frame and a vibration-generating element integrally provided on the lead frame. The lead frame and the element are first provided in a metallic mold assembly comprising an upper mold portion and a lower mold portion, the upper and lower mold portions respectively having recess portions so as to form a cavity when the upper and lower mold portions are assembled with each other. A first sealing material is injected into the cavity so that the element is covered by the injected first sealing material, the first sealing material having a shrinkage property and a low adhesion property. After solidification of the injected first sealing material, they are removed from the mold assembly and then immersed in a second sealing material at a vacuum state so that the second sealing material is impregnated between the first sealing material portion and the lead frame.

Abstract: In a hybrid integrated circuit encapsulation process, each lead array (14) is encompassed by an elongated C-shaped barrier member (17) which clamps onto the portions of the lead array adjacent the substrate (11); that is, opposite sides of a slot (18) in the barrier member grasp opposite sides of the leads. Thereafter, the uncured RTV silicone (15) is dispensed onto the substrate, flows over and encompasses chips (12) mounted on the surface of the substrate and is prevented from flowing along the leads (14) by the C-shaped members (17), each of which, due to its configuration, constitutes a barrier to fluid flow, either along the length of the various leads or over the top of the C-shaped member. In one embodiment, levers (19) may be integrated onto the C-shaped member opposite the substrate to aid in prying open the slot to permit the leads to be easily inserted into the C-shaped member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a closed, hollow toroidal structure having a rigid internal annular plate includes treating one annular surface of the plate with a release coating, applying to the other annular surface of the plate an adhesion promoting coating and positioning the plate within a mold having a generally toroidal internal cavity. Next, a fluid conduit is juxtaposed partially within the internal cavity of the mold adjacent to the annular plate and partially outside the internal cavity of the mold. The mold cavity is then filled with an elastomer followed by curing under heat and pressure.

Abstract: A process for imparting releasing property to a mold which comprises applying to the mold a composition comprising:(A) (1) a fluorine-containing urethane compound represented by the formula ##STR1## and/or (2) a fluorine-containing urethane compound represented by the formula ##STR2## and/or (3) a fluorine-containing urethane compound represented by the formula ##STR3## and (B) at least one of members selected from the class consisting of silicone oil, silicone varnish, wax and a highly fluorinated organic compound and the mold release composition used for the process.

Abstract: A method of making a mold used in a pressure slip casting process, including the steps of: preparing at least two porous bodies each defining a filter layer having a plurality of channels formed therein for allowing water and air to flow therethrough; placing a reinforcing iron frame and one of the porous bodies on a bottom board with a parting agent applied to its surface; applying a sealing resin to the surface of the other porous body opposite to a molding surface thereof and to a portion of the surface of the bottom board between the box and the porous body; filling up the space between one of the porous bodies and the reinforcing iron frame with a filler; and preparing a second part of the pressure mold.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an expandable member such as a tissue expander or like product for use in plastic, reconstructive, and other surgery. A compression mold with a desired initial, predetermined geometrical configuration shape is filled partially with a layer of unvulcanized flexible material, such as silicone, a thin layer of Teflon or like non-stick substance, and followed by another layer of unvulcanized material. The Teflon is "sandwiched" between the unvulcanized material and cured in an oven or by other suitable means. The non-stick material provides a separation region for subsequent expansion by injection of suitable material, air, fluid, etc. The non-stick material can be shaped to provide expansion only in the desired regions. Single, multiple, or overlapped layers of non-stick material may be employed to manufacture a variety of expandable products in the fields of medicine, surgery, consumer and industrial applications.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making containers (40) in which a sheet of thermoplastic material (10) that is adapted to be formed into a pouch is introduced into a mold cavity (14). A molding compound (22) is also introduced into the mold cavity (14). The molding compound (22) is permitted to be bonded with the thermoplastic sheet (10) inside the mold cavity (14) to form a container port (20) in situ. The thermoplastic sheet (10) and bonded molding compound (22) are removed from the mold cavity (14) and the sheet carrying the port (20) formed from the bonded molding compound is folded and cut to form a container (40).

Abstract: The threads of a nut on a multithreaded, high helix lead screw are formed by disposing a nut over a lead screw where the center hole of the nut is larger than the threads of the lead screw. Polymer material is filled into the space between the nut and the lead screw and cured to form a high helix, multithreaded nut which has threads complimentary to the threads of the lead screw.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective patch for biaxially a heat shrinkable, thermoplastic vacuum bag for protecting the bag from puncture by sharp protruding bones in bone-in cuts of meat which are vacuum packaged within the bags. The patch is made from multi-layer film and preferably comprises outer layers of a blend of linear low density polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and inner layers of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The patch is heat shrinkable with the bag. A method of making the patch is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective patch for biaxially a heat shrinkable, thermoplastic vacuum bag for protecting the bag from puncture by sharp protruding bones in bone-in cuts of meat which are vacuum packaged within the bags. The patch is made from multi-layer film and preferably comprises outer layers of a blend of linear low density polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and inner layers of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The patch is heat shrinkable with the bag. A method of making the patch is also disclosed.

Abstract: A body having a large number of protrusions is aligned with a honeycomb surface having a greater number of openings, selected openings being engaged by the protrusions when the body is aligned, by positioning the body against the honeycomb surface and vibrating it until the protrusions engage. The method is of particular use in aligning flexible masks to end faces of honeycomb structures in the fabrication of solid particulate filter bodies. Particular mask and honeycomb structure geometries are suggested for automation of the process.

Abstract: An open-topped casting mold and a matching mold are hingedly connected and are electrostatically coated with a powder screen; casting material is then poured into the molds without disturbing the powder by holding the powder in position with static electricity. The molds are pivoted together to provide a composite body of the hardened casting material formed by the bonding of the material from the two molds.

Abstract: A transfer film comprising a base film and a releasant layer, an ink layer and an adhesive layer laminated on the base film in this order is inserted into a cavity of an injection mold, and injection molding material is injected into the cavity. After the molded article is removed from the mold, the base film is peeled off and the ink layer is transferred to the surface of the molded article. The injection mold has a coring pin for forming an opening in the molded article and the contact surface of the coring pin to be brought into contact with the adhesive layer of the transfer film has poor adhesion to the adhesive layer so that the bond strength between the contact surface of the coring pin and the adhesive layer is lower than those between the ink layer and the releasant layer and between the releasant layer and the base film.

Abstract: An open-topped casting mold and a mating cover are electrostatically coated with a powder screen and casting material is poured into the mold without disturbing the powder by holding the powder in position with static electricity. The casting material is permitted to harden and a screen of powdery or fatty material placed on the upper surface of the hardened material and protective film applied over the screen.

Abstract: A process of producing a resilient coupling in a clearance space between two, relatively-movable elements with a polymeric material introduces the polymeric material contactingly into a clearance space between the elements. A portion of the polymeric material is softened at least while in contact with the clearance-space surface for adhesion when solidified thereafter into a resilient body for the coupling, but a portion of the clearance-space surface is arranged to prevent adhesion. The combination provides coupling with guidance of the relative motion.

Abstract: A pipe elbow having a composite ceramic wear liner which is particularly adapted to resist abrasive wear from particulate material conveyed through the pipe elbow. The composite ceramic wear liner is comprised of four series of polyhedron shaped ceramic wear blocks disposed at angularly spaced locations around the circumference of the elbow flow passageway. A mixture of wear resistant particles and binder surrounds the wear bricks and provides an abrasion resistant wear surface along those portions of the pipe elbow which are less subject to abrasive wear. The pipe elbow is provided with a removable cover plate in order to access and replace the series of wear bricks located along the outside center line of the pipe elbow most subject to wear.

Abstract: A robotic base compartment has an interior locating surface. A plurality of pins extend squarely from the locating surface. The pins are located by pre-assembly machining and the extending pin surfaces are coated with a release agent. A robotic component plate, such as a gear-carrying plate, is assembled in the base compartment, with clearance slots surrounding the locating pins. After adjustably positioning the gear elements with one another by shifting the component plate, the slots are filled, for at least a portion, with a pourable hardenable material such as epoxy which is then allowed to harden. The components may thereafter be disassembled and reassembled without the loss of precision location. The assembly method obviates the need for manual drilling and reaming of pin holes at assembly and the attendant chip contamination that results therefrom.

Abstract: A process for constructing machine tools. The process includes constructing a form, pouring concrete into the form, allowing the concrete to set, and grinding the sliding surfaces to be properly aligned and precision surfaces. Also disclosed are machine tools made by the process, and a method of assembling such machine tools.

Abstract: An improved glazing system wherein glass panels are secured to a frame member in an edge-to-edge sealed relationship. A first glass panel is bonded to a frame member such as a vertical mullion using a sealant which adheres to the edge of the first glass panel and to the face of the first glass panel adjacent the edge. A portion of the frame is removed to expose a section of the bonded sealant and thereafter a second glass panel is positioned on the sealant such that the two glass panels are in an edge-to-edge, sealed relationship. The edge to edge abutting relationship of the panels may be accomplished without the need for caulking or exterior access to the glass panels.

Abstract: A high voltage bushing has a central conductor which is surrounded by an insulation bushing core. The outer end of the conductor is bare and extends beyond the end of the bushing core. A mounting flange is also secured to the bushing core. One end of a hollow porcelain weathershed is fitted over the outer end of the central conductor and bushing core and seats against the mounting flange and defines an annular volume between the interior of the porcelain weathershed and the exterior of the bushing core. The bushing core is tapered down toward its end so that the annular volume within the weathershed has a tapered outer surface. The free end of the porcelain weathershed receives a bushing cap which seals the annular volume and can be bolted against the porcelain weathershed by a nut which is threaded onto the outer end of the conductor.

Abstract: A displacement compensating module is disclosed wherein a blocking article, such as a polyimide tape, is disposed between an epoxy composition and the back surface of a substrate and between the epoxy composition and the inner surface of a cap for blocking the movement of the epoxy composition into a gap area during the manufacture of the module. An electronic module comprises a substrate, an integrated circuit chip disposed on the substrate, a cap disposed over and enclosing the chip and the substrate, a heat dissipator disposed between the cap and the chip for carrying away the heat dissipated by the chip, and an epoxy composition secured to the back surface of the substrate for sealing the module, and specifically, the chip within the module from harmful external influences. The boundary of a gap is defined by the edge of the substrate and the inner surface of the cap.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for preforming automobile rooftop coverings made of flexible sheets of vinyl and the like. The flexible material is treated with a thermosetting composition and then applied to an automobile rooftop form. Pneumatic tensioning means are attached to the edges of the material at a plurality of spaced-apart points to tension it over the form to a predetermined orientation and shape while maintaining the forces on the material substantially in equilibrium. The material is heated to set the thermosetting composition. Clamping means lightly engage the material to hold it in the predetermined shape until the setting temperature is reached and then firmly engage it to form maginal flanges thereon. The shaped material is then removed from the form by a vacuum carrier and then cooled and trimmed in the carrier.A pressure-sensitive adhesive and release liner may also be applied to the material so that after it is shaped it can be directly adhesively secured to an automobile rooftop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus associated with plastics material applied by injection moulding to a metal substrate by surrounding at least a portion of the substrate with a mould and injecting flowable plastics material into the mould, characterized in that the method and/or the apparatus utilizes locally induced heat in the portion of the metal substrate surrounded by the mould to bond and sealingly adhere the plastics material to the metal substrate in total surface-to-surface contact.

Abstract: Containers used for storing and dispensing liquids for medical applications include a closure, and medical connection device include cooperating connector members. An article of manufacture and a method are provided where a plastic outer closure is applied over container closures or over connection devices. The application of the plastic outer closure exerts an antibacterial effect in the juncture area defined by the interface of the outer closure and the container inner closure and neck, or defined by the interface of the outer closure and the connection site of the connector members. The outer closure is of a type of plastic that releases an antibacterial agent, which exerts an antibacterial effect in the juncture area.

Abstract: Methods for selectively plugging cells of a honeycomb structure for the fabrication of solid particulate filter bodies and other applications in which plugs are first formed at one end of all of the cells of the structure and then are removed from the ends of some of the cells by moving the plugs in those cells through the structure to their opposing ends or by removing those plugs entirely from the cells and the structure. The former method suitably positions plugs to form a filter body. The latter method must be repeated at both open end faces of the honeycomb structure in order to form a filter body. The latter method may be practiced by removing the plugs with a vacuum or by pushing the plugs out or through and out the structure. The invention also includes several apparatus embodiments for removing/moving a selected subset of the plugs formed in the same end portion of a multiplicity of cells of a honeycomb structure.