Abstract: A stiffener is provided for reinforcing a hollow structure having a pair of spaced walls with a pin extending across the walls. The stiffener includes a carrier member with a layer of expandable polymer which creates a structural foam when the polymer is later expanded. The stiffener could comprise a horseshoe shaped laminate shaped to fit over the pin of the hollow structure so that when the polymer is expanded it forms a structural foam intimately bonded to the pair of spaced walls.

Abstract: A carrier for use in the manufacture of weatherseals is disclosed, the carrier having a serpentine frame and at least one elongation reducing member extending along its longitudinal dimension. The elongation reducing member may be secured to the frame in a set down relationship. The elongation reducing member can be a cable joined to the a plurality of limbs in the frame to maintain a maximum spacing between adjacent limbs along the longitudinal dimension. The resulting carrier is prevented from elongating during an extrusion process and thus a resulting product has reduced shrinkage.

Abstract: An edge protector for the edges of roll shaped articles, e.g. pallets, reeled steel and paper products is made from an elongated sheet (10) of plastics material, the sheet having an indentation (11) extending longitudinally along a major surface of the sheet and extending only partially into the thickness of the sheet. The indentation (11) divides the sheet into webs (12, 13) which are folded into an L-shape.

Abstract: A hollow structural member is reinforced by a housing in the form of a framework exposed structural foam on the housing. The housing is placed in the structural member at an orientation with its longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the structural member so that the foam is disposed directly against opposed walls of the structural member. Upon curing the foam becomes intimately bonded to the opposed walls of the structural member and to the housing for reinforcing the structural member. Preferably the housing is formed by extrusion so that it can be cut to size across its extrusion axis.

Abstract: A flexible and resilient plastic corner bead of the type used in the installation of gypsum, foam and other similar construction board comprising a pair of integral flanges joined by an integrally formed plastic hinge and having adhered to at least one surface thereof, a fiberglass mesh that extends beyond the lateral edges of the flanges of the corner bead.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extruded conduit profile which has a U-shaped cross-section and is comprised of a base and limbs, said limbs being shaped on the base as one piece. The profile also has a covering part which can be connected to one free end of the limb. The invention provides a material-saving production of conduit profiles while completely adhering to the required stability at the same time. To this end, at least the wall thickness of the base of the U-shaped conduit profile is reduced, and impressions which reinforce are placed in a section by section manner inside said base which has a reduced wall thickness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate flexible strip for attachment to a vehicle in the form of a weather sealing strip. The strip includes a core member and a filler layer of elastomeric seal material disposed about and into the voids of the core member. The core member includes a bent wire in an undulating pattern that forms a number of continuously connected longitudinally spaced and laterally extending u-shaped metal clamping clips for reinforcing the seal material and a number of continuous laterally spaced and longitudinally extending linear fibers connected to the clips to maintain the spatial relationship between the bent wire members. While the fibers or laminate maintain the longitudinal spacing of the wires, they also allow the core to flex laterally and compress longitudinally in the finished extrusion. The fibers may be made of the same material as or a material dissimilar to the clips.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a hard bearing layer with a surface coating for reducing sliding friction between the weatherstrip and a panel is disclosed. A body of the weatherstrip has a relatively low durometer and the bearing layer has a greater durometer, wherein an exposed surface of the bearing layer is covered with a coating, wherein the coating can include a multitude of particles.

Abstract: A laminate having a metal reinforcement and a bonding veneer is disclosed, wherein the bonding veneer is a peroxide cured rubber including at least one of a polybutadiene and (meth)acrylate. A feature layer is formed on the bonding veneer and can be any of a variety of cross-linkable materials such as EPDM and EPM.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a resilient sheet of connect port for isolating EM waves, which sheet comprises a main body of rectangular sheet and an outer frame bent toward the same direction from the edge of the main body. The cross section of the outer frame is U-shaped, and a plurality of bumps equally spaced are formed on the outer side surface thereof. A plurality of resilient plates and resilient projective ears slanting forwards are formed on the edge of the outer frame. A raised point is formed on each of the resilient projective ears. The raised points will contact a rear plate set of the case of a computer. The resilient projective ears will be bent backwards due to the push of the rear plate set.

Abstract: A combined baffle and reinforcing assembly is provided for use within the cavity of a structural member to dampen acoustic transmissions through the cavity and provide reinforcement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the structural member. The assembly includes a synthetic carrier which includes an interior area, marginal rim, and an attachment member preferably in the form of a clip for insertion to the corresponding hole in the wall of the structural member, and a circumscribing and continuous band of reinforcing material extending around the periphery of the carrier. The assembly may be economically manufactured by co-injection molding or insert molding of the thermally expansible material around the carrier. The marginal rim of the carrier may include base wall and a support flange for receiving the thermally expansible material thereon.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a resilient sheet of connect port for isolating EM waves, which sheet comprises a main body of rectangular sheet and an outer frame bent toward the same direction from the edge of the main body. The cross section of the outer frame is U-shaped, and a plurality of bumps equally spaced are formed on the outer side surface thereof. A plurality of resilient plates and resilient projective ears slanting forwards are formed on the edge of the outer frame. A raised point is formed on each of the resilient projective ears. The raised points will contact a rear plate set of the case of a computer. The resilient projective ears will be bent backwards due to the push of the rear plate set.

Abstract: The towel has differential surfaces such that the user may selectively use each for a particular purpose without later confusing for what each surface was used. The towel may be constructed of one or more layers of material with each exposed surface having a different color. In the instance of use of more than one layer the exposed layers may be constructed of different materials. An example is a towel for use in sports activities wherein one layer is suitable for drying and the opposite layer is suitable for placing on a chair or bench for protection.

Abstract: A weatherseal for repeatedly and releasably contacting a panel to provide a weather resistant seal therebetween. The weatherseal includes a substrate having a contact layer on the portion of the substrate that contacts the panel. The contact layer includes a multitude of surface treated ultra high molecular weight olefinic particles, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, in a thermoset material such as cross linkable urethane, wherein some of the embedded particles define the area of contact between the weatherseal and the panel.

Abstract: The net has a frame composed of an upright U-shaped member and two braces. The upright member defines the mouth of a goal and the braces maintain the upright member erect. Open mesh is attached to the outer edges of the upright member and the braces. An elongated protective strip is attached over the outer edges in order to cover and protect the mesh where it is attached to the edges. The frame is composed of non-metallic material such as a plastic composite board identified by the trade-mark POLYBOARD.

Abstract: A weather strip of a rubber material, provided with a sectionally U-shaped flange gripping portion having an insert buried therein, gripping lip portions formed inside, and seal portions integrated with the flange gripping portion. At least the gripping lip portions are formed of microfoam rubber in which the specific gravity of vulcanizate is in a range of from 0.9 to 1.0.

Abstract: A weather strip comprising an extruded body having straight sections and a corner section curving therebetween is disclosed. The extruded body comprises an attachment portion and a hollow sealing portion integrally formed by extrusion molding. The attachment portion is attached to a part of an automobile and the sealing portion is connected to the attachment portion at both ends. The weather strip comprises: an incision slit made on the outer periphery of the sealing portion in the corner section; an incision edge formed on the sealing portion along the incision slit, the incision edge being spread out toward the outer periphery of the corner section with the attachment portion and sealing portion being curved along a corner shape of the part of the automobile; and a molded part formed at least in the vicinity of the incision edge on the back side of the sealing portion in the corner section.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite extrusion is disclosed wherein a main body portion (1) of the extrusion is first extruded from a thermosetting material, this body portion then being heated so as at least partly to cure it, the main body portion then being passed at high temperature through a further extruder where a thermoplastics material (8) is extruded onto one or more surfaces of the main body portion (˜), the subsequent composite extrusion then being cooled and formed into its final shape.

Abstract: A weather strip comprising an extruded body having straight sections and a corner section curving therebetween is disclosed. The extruded body comprises an attachment portion and a hollow sealing portion integrally formed by extrusion molding. The attachment portion is attached to a part of an automobile and the sealing portion is connected to the attachment portion at both ends. The weather strip comprises: an incision slit made on the outer periphery of the sealing portion in the corner section; an incision edge formed on the sealing portion along the incision slit, the incision edge being spread out toward the outer periphery of the corner section with the attachment portion and sealing portion being curved along a corner shape of the part of the automobile; and a molded part formed at least in the vicinity of the incision edge on the back side of the sealing portion in the corner section.

Abstract: Expandable sealant and baffle compositions and methods of forming and using such compositions are provided wherein the compositions comprise a first thermoplastic resin, an epoxy resin, preferably a second thermoplastic resin different from the first thermoplastic resin, and optionally a compound selected from the group consisting of pigments, blowing agents, catalysts, curing agents, reinforcers, and mixtures thereof. The resulting compositions are formed as self-sustaining bodies which can be heat-expanded into a lightweight, high strength product for sealing hollow structural members of vehicles, substantially decreasing the noise which travels along the length of those members as well as strengthening those members with minimal increases in their weights. In a preferred embodiment, the first thermoplastic resin is an SBS block co-polymer, the epoxy resin is a bisphenol A-based liquid epoxy resin, the second thermoplastic resin is a polystyrene, and the reinforcer is hydrated amorphous silica.

Abstract: A slip control article including a backing layer having a first surface with an array of at least 100 upstanding stems per square inch and a second surface. At least a portion of the upstanding stems is an elastomeric material and the stems have an aspect ratio of at least 1.25. The first surface has a static coefficient of friction when dry of at least 0.6 and a static coefficient of friction when wet within 20% of the static coefficient of friction when dry. The first surface has a peel strength and a tensile strength of substantially zero when engaged with another slip control article. The first surface has a relatively high shear strength when engaged with another slip control article. The high shear forces are due primarily to the frictional properties of the elastomeric materials, not a mechanical interlock of the stems, such as on a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: A corner protector useful for shielding the corner of a cabinet from damage during shipping, storage, handling or the like, comprises a top member having an outer portion, an inner portion, and a generally flat planar bottom portion. A first pair of arm members is connected to the top member outer portion and projects downward therefrom, with the first pair of arm members being positioned substantially perpendicularly to one another, each of the first arm members having a generally flat planar bottom edge portion oriented substantially parallel with one another and substantially parallel with the top member bottom portion.

Abstract: A plastic sideboard for the transportation equipment industry that is lighter in weight than wood or steel sideboards, does not require painting or weatherproofing, will not split or splinter from use, and will not rust, warp, break or bend. The inventive device includes a main board section that may be formed in various heights or than can be stacked to increase overall dump box height, a top rail section that may be rounded to prevent materials from collecting on the top edge, and a bottom rail section that facilitates stable and proper placement of the sideboard into any conventional sideboard bracket. The plastic resin used can be of various chemical components with varying durometers. The plastic sideboard and components may be formed of various color plastics to match the vehicle color.

Abstract: An exterior autobody part of reinforced plastic intended to be mounted on a motor vehicle. The expression “exterior autobody part” refers to the autobody part being entirely or partly visible when the motor vehicle is viewed from the outside. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and an arrangement for forming such an exterior autobody part. The exterior autobody part according to the invention comprises a number of functional layers, including load-bearing layer(s) and surface layer(s), intended to provide the properties which are required for the application, and is characterized in that load-bearing layers comprise(s) fiber-reinforced thermoplastic which forms internal cavities and/or that one or several recesses has/have been created in surface layers and load-bearing layers and that surface layers and load-bearing layers together with cavities and/or recesses thereby provide a load-bearing material structure.

Abstract: A vehicle glass run is formed with a horizontal-side extrusion part, vertical-side extrusion parts, and corner molding parts for connecting the terminal ends of those in an L shape by molding. The horizontal-side extrusion part and the vertical-side extrusion parts are made of a first material of an olefin thermoplastic elastomer. The corner molding parts are made of a second material which is an olefin thermoplastic elastomer and has a melt flow rate lower than that of the first material. The material swiftly reaches the terminal ends of the extrusion parts, and heat welds them together.

Abstract: The invention concerns a linear connector of plastic material for joining hollow spacing profiles of multiple insulating glasses comprising a longitudinal body having a complete or essentially complete U-configured cross-section for the passage of a hygroscopic powder and being insertable into the hollow space of the one spacing profile as well as the hollow space of the other spacing profile of the two profile bodies to be joined. The surface of the linear connector is provided with abutment elements which are pushed against the opposing front faces of the profile bodies upon the insertion of the linear connector into the profile bodies. Moreover, the surface of the linear connector is provided with blade-like springs in order to create a strong seat between the body and the inner wall of the spacing profiles.

Abstract: A laminate of an elastomeric substrate and a high density polyethylene having certain properties is disclosed. The preferred high density polyethylene has a density of from 0.940 to 1.000 g/cm3, a melt index of less than 10 grams per 10 minutes under conditions of 190° C. and 2.160 kg load and 298.2 kPa, and a melt index of greater than 5 grams per 10 minutes under conditions of 190° C. and 21.6 kg load and 2,982.2 kPa pressure. The laminate is particularly well suited for use in automotive seals.

Abstract: A method of processing a ceramic body, such as a saw tip so that the ceramic body can be bonded to a substrate, such as a saw blade. The ceramic body is desirably a cermet, and it is first cleaned, preferably using sodium hydroxide. After this, the ceramic body is etched by an acid, after which a metallic coating is applied to the bonding surface either by electrolysis by an electroless process. Then the ceramic body is either brazed or welded to the substrate.

Abstract: A method of processing a ceramic body, such as a saw tip so that the ceramic body can be bonded to a substrate, such as a saw blade. The ceramic body is desirably a cermet, and it is first cleaned, preferably using sodium hydroxide. After this, the ceramic body is etched by an acid, after which a metallic coating is applied to the bonding surface either by electrolysis by an electroless process. Then the ceramic body is either brazed or welded to the substrate.

Abstract: A hollow plastic article of a one-piece construction formed from a molten plastic resin by a gas-assisted injection molding system wherein the article is designed in such a way that any gas channel read through is hidden at a “Class A” convex surface thereof. The article includes a hollow body section and a solid wall section which extends downwardly and rearwardly from a front wall of the hollow body section. The solid wall section and the front wall immediately adjacent to the solid wall section define a convex, sink-free, exterior surface of the article to hide any gas channel read through.

Abstract: A lamella strip intended for further processing into a framework band with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-section comprises lamellae (2) defined by separating cuts (1) which stand opposite one another in pairs, which lamellae are connected with one another via bridges (4). Each lamella (2) is divided by a center cut (6). Each lamella has two oblong bead-like stamp marks (7), which are arranged on both sides of the center cut (6), and end at a distance (A) from the edges (3) of the lamella strip, forming a smooth end region (8). To produce such a lamella strip, first the separating cuts (1) and center cuts (6) are made in a strip of sheet metal, before the bead-like stamp marks (7) are formed.

Abstract: A channel-shaped section has a thin, local reinforcement shell separated from the channel-shaped section by a layer of structural foam. At the reinforced section an arch geometry is utilized which extends in a direction opposite that of the force to which the member is subjected. The arch may be present as the channel-shaped member, the reinforcement shell or both the channel-shaped member and the shell. A portion of the shell contacts the channel-shaped member and is attached thereto by welding or other means of attachment.

Abstract: A composite member having increased resistance to delamination includes a reinforcing wrap of fiber-matrix composite material which is encircled about the member so that the edge surfaces of the member are covered by the wrap. The wrap includes fibers which are oriented from about −60° to about +60° relative to the direction along which the reinforcing wrap is wrapped about the member. The fibers of the reinforcing wrap impart increased third-axis or Z-direction strength at the edges of the member where interlaminar tensile stresses are greatest.

Abstract: An assembly including an end-piece adapted to be attached on a gliding board. The end-piece has at least one U-shaped cavity. The cavity has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a bottom that connects the upper surface to the lower surface. The assembly includes at least one clip that occupies a portion of the cavity, the clip having at least one edge that extends along a surface of the cavity, the edge having at least one claw projecting relative to the edge, away from the surface along which the edge extends.

Abstract: A packing buffer assembly includes a pair of sleeves and an accessory supporting plate. Each sleeve has a first buffer member, a pair of second buffer members mounted on the first buffer member in a wedging manner, and a pair of shoulder pads. Each first buffer member has a pair of upper and lower plates, a side plate, and a first receiving space. The shoulder pads of each sleeve are disposed in the first receiving space. Each second buffer member has upper and lower end portions. The accessory supporting plate has a central part, a pair of risers, a second receiving space which is defined by the central part and the risers, and a pair of wings which extend oppositely and respectively from the risers so as to be laid on the sleeves.

Abstract: An entrance mat has a polypropylene greige fiber pad with a trimmed outer peripheral edge and a backing of non-skid plastic material. The backing has longitudinal treads having high friction and tacky properties which prevent creep and folding of the pad on a floor. An edge has a non-skid web secured with an adhesive to the backing and a lip extended over the adhesively secured to the trimmed outer peripheral edge.

Abstract: A process for preparing a molding element for car bodies comprising the steps of: manufacturing a main body (2) of elongated conformation and manufacturing a continuous support element (7) carrying attachment projections (9) which are then connected with the main body (2) for engaging a corresponding anchoring region (5a) formed on a car body (5); the attachment projections (9) are rigidly in engagement with the continuous support element (7) which is fitted by sliding in a longitudinal housing (10) formed in the main body (2)and then axially fixed to this latter.

Abstract: A cover apparatus (1) for flooring seam gaps comprises a mounting profile (2) and a cover strip (3), with the mounting profile (2) which can be fastened to the base (U) by way of a bridge element (5) along the seam gaps (F) or the like comprising at least one leg element (6) which projects upwardly from the bridge element (5) and can be joined together in a clamping manner with the cover strip (3). In order to enable the perfect insertion of the cover apparatus even in the case of a curved progress of the seam gap, a cover strip (3) is provided which consists of a flectionally yielding material and can be bent about axes parallel to the direction of insertion, which cover strip is associated as a mounting profile (2) made of deflection-resistant material with a profile rail (4) which is subdivided by transversally extending indentations (8) into sections (9) which can be mutually swiveled about axes (A) which are parallel to the direction of insertion.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite extrusion is disclosed wherein a main body portion (1) of the extrusion is first extruded from a thermosetting material, this body portion then being heated so as at least partly to cure it, the main body portion then being passed at high temperature through a further extruder where a thermoplastics material (8) is extruded onto one or more surfaces of the main body portion (1), the subsequent composite extrusion then being cooled and formed into its final shape.

Abstract: Molded plastic energy absorbing cushions for protecting columns in facilities such as warehouses or manufacturing plants having forklifts or other such mobile equipment moving about. A pair of cushions, positioned back-to-back surround a column at its base to protect it from colliding equipment. The cushions are hollow with corrugations on their faces to absorb impact of a collision. A cavity is configured in a back of each cushion to add impact absorbing properties.

Abstract: A window molding for a vehicle includes a leg portion arranged between an outer peripheral surface of the windshield and the body panel and having an opposite surface faced to the outer peripheral surface of the windshield, a head portion integrally formed on the leg portion and having a contacting surface contacted to an outer surface of the windshield, an engaging portion integrally formed on the leg portion and contacted to an inner surface of the windshield, a lip portion integrally formed on the leg portion or the head portion and contacted to the body panel, and a core member buried into part of the head portion disposed along the corner portion of the edge of the windshield, which is located outside of the outer peripheral surface of the windshield, and extended in the longitudinal direction of the head portion.

Abstract: There is described a method and a system for edging a core, comprising a carrier adapted for connection to a contiguous edge of a core, a surface casing adapted for a conformable fit over the carrier and means for connecting the surface casing to the carrier for a conformable fit therebetween.

Abstract: A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and backing. The frame is provided with a front channel and a rear channel, each adapted to receive and firmly retain a portion of a generally “C”-shaped grip. The grip may be integrally formed with various accessories desired to be attached to the frame of the message board or other similarly shaped fixed member.

Abstract: A cementitious panel comprising a cementitious core which is fabric-reinforced at the surface thereof and whose longitudinal edges are reinforced by a network of fibers. A panel may be obtained wherein the surface edge reinforcement layers are relatively strong and hard such that a nail or screw may be driven through the edge of panel without pre-drilling and without breaking, even when nailed or screwed almost at the very limit of the edge of the panel. Such a panel may provide a long lasting substrate for humid or wet areas such as shower rooms and bath rooms.

Abstract: An extruded plastic strip (1) adapted for use in protecting the edge of an article having a curved surface: said strip including alongitudinal groove (6), a flexible covering portion (2) extending from one side of the longitudinal groove adapted to be placed over and conform with the curve surface of an article to be protected and a plurality of tabs (3-5) hinged to and extending from the other side of the longitudinal groove, wherein said covering portion includes a plurality of holes (9, 10) which are located at or proximate the outer most edge of the covering portion.

Abstract: A trim assembly 40 for a vehicle comprising: a top cover 10 comprising gather-sewn peripheral portions 12 and 13 to form gather-sewn portions 15; a plate-like base member 20, to which the peripheral portions 12 and 13 of the top cover 10 are sewn on peripheral portions 22 and 23 of the base member to form sewn portions 26; and a cushion member inserted between the plate-like base member 20 and the top cover 10; wherein a gather-sewn upper peripheral portion 12 of the top cover 10 is overlapped and sewn on an upper peripheral portion on a body side surface of the base member 20 to form a sewn portion 26, the overlapped and sewn top cover 10 is turned over upwardly and further turned over beyond an upper edge of the base member 20 so as to face a room side surface of the base member 20, a gather-sewn lower peripheral portion 13 of the further turned top cover 10 is overlapped and sewn on a lower peripheral portion on the room side surface of the base member 20 to form a sewn portion 26, and the lower peripheral

Abstract: A slat (116) is arranged to co-operate with substantially similar slats (117) for the construction of structures, primarily garden furniture. Each slat defines a substantially C-shaped cross section with a central element (501) and two longitudinal elements (502, 503) attached to the central element. Locking teeth (505) are applied to an external surface (504) of the central element, arranged to radially extend about a connecting hole (506). The connecting hole receives a spindle (507) arranged to securely hold the slats in position. With the spindle loosened, it is possible to re-configure the furniture for different purposes. However, with the spindle held tightly in place, the furniture becomes rigid and suitable for supporting body weight.

Abstract: A hollow structural member is reinforced by a housing in the form of a framework exposed structural foam on the housing. The housing is placed in the structural member at an orientation with its longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the structural member so that the foam is disposed directly against opposed walls of the structural member. Upon curing the foam becomes intimately bonded to the opposed walls of the structural member and to the housing for reinforcing the structural member. Preferably the housing is formed by extrusion so that it can be cut to size across its extrusion axis.

Abstract: A wire carrier for use in the manufacture of weather seals is disclosed comprising a wire folded into a zig-zag configuration and having a plurality of generally parallel limbs for carrying a plurality of polymeric warp threads secured to the wire and at least one ribbon, having stiffening elements along its longitudinal axis, secured to the wire carrier such that the ribbon(s) runs substantially perpendicularly to the limbs of the wire. The ribbon may be secured to the wire by adhesive, by weaving, or by at least one row of warp thread. The resulting wire carrier is prevented from elongating during extrusion and thus a resulting product does not experience shrinkage. Methods for manufacturing the carrier are also disclosed.

Abstract: A glass run channel comprising a glass run channel body composed of a bottom wall and side walls extending from two opposite edges of the bottom wall, the glass run channel body having a substantially U-shaped section and provided with a groove, and tonguelike draining parts protruding from vicinities of distal edges of the side walls toward the bottom wall of the glass run channel body so as to become proximate to each other. Each of the tonguelike draining parts has a window glass contact part composed of a surface to be brought into contact with a window glass, which comprises a layer of a thermoplastic elastomer and a layer of an ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin composition. The layer of ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin composition is arranged so as to contact a window glass. The ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin composition comprises at least a polyolefin (composition) having a specified intrinsic viscosity and an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer.