Abstract: A composite article and method for making the same where the exterior surface of glass particles are coated with a metal. The metal coated glass particles are reduced to smaller, particular form and glass fibers are added to the reduced metal coated glass particles. The particles and glass fibers are formed under pressure to a given shape and the resulting shape is sintered to form a permanently-shaped article.

Abstract: An improved tire reinforcement construction is disclosed. The construction includes a folded one-piece reinforced tread ply or belt, resulting in a two-ply belt structure. Elastomeric spacer members may be included in the vicinity of the folds to increase the radius of curvature at the folds. This construction simplifies belted tire assembly and results in improved tire wear characteristics. Glass fiber reinforced material is particularly suited for the folded belt.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing a coated and twisted textile product from discontinuous glass fibers that are effectively interengaged into a relatively loosely associated longitudinal sliver-like grouping. The uncoated grouping is advanced from a container, along a path, for further processing. The grouping is twisted at a location along the path of advancement of the grouping. A coating is applied to the advancing grouping by passing the grouping through a coating passageway containing coating material. The coating passageway being located at a position along the path where the grouping is relatively unaffected by the twist being applied by the twisting means, so as to promote penetration of the coating material into the interior of the grouping.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying liquid coating or sizing material to fibers where the body of the applicator has a passageway with an elongated outlet and an exterior groove adjacent the outlet. A rotatable applicator roll, for supplying the sizing to glass fibers, is positioned in the exterior groove of the body so that a portion of the roll projects beyond the open end of the groove adjacent to the outlet. There is a means for rotating the applicator roll in a direction such that the circumferential surface of the roll moves away from the groove at the outlet. There is also a means for supplying liquid coating or sizing under pressure to the passageway of the body. The sizing then is discharged through the outlet onto the circumferential surface of the applicator roll as the surface moves away from the groove during rotation.