Abstract: This invention provides novel resin systems and high solids, solvent-based chain-extendable, self-crosslinking coating compositions comprising same. The resin system comprises novel diblocked diisocyanate diurea oligomers of number average molecular weight about 300 to 5000. The resin system further comprises a polyepoxide, preferably a diepoxide, of molecular weight about 100 to 1000 used generally with said oligomer in weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 1:10, respectively. The resin components provide chain-extension polymerization during cure at elevated temperature, in situ, on the surface of a substrate. The resin system is also self-crosslinking. That is, no additional crosslinking component is required to cure the composition. The cured coatings of the invention provide greatly improved physical properties, in particular, greatly improved corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A fuel tank-filler neck is provided for avoiding the return of fuel from a fuel tank during the filling process. The fuel tank-filler neck is adapted to be disposed sloping upwards from the fuel tank at an oblique angle and comprises a filler pipe having an air vent in a lower portion of the filler pipe adapted to the disposed within the fuel tank; a mouth at the upper end of said filler pipe adapted to receive a fuel pump nozzle; a Venturi-type neck of reduced diameter extending the aforesaid lower portion of the filler pipe below the air vent; and an air vent pipe extending within the filler pipe from the mouth to the air vent.

Abstract: A motor vehicle frame has two longitudinal side members and a plurality of cross members. The front portion of the side member has an integrally stamped portion which includes an integrally formed spring tower and an aperture adapted to receive a brake fluid hose leading to a wheel assembly. A mid-section of the side members includes a fabrication of upper and lower plate members with an interconnecting web section therebetween. A rear portion of the frame includes the side member formed from two C-channel portions with an aperture therethrough and a cross member passing through the apertures with a bracket integrally formed at each end of the cross member for connection with a wheel assembly of the vehicle.

Abstract: A new composition of matter comprises the product of the amassment of two or more arrays of glass roving or other suitable filaments, each of which array has been coated or impregnated with one of two complementary resin systems, preferably thermosetting polyester resin systems. Each such complementary resin system comprises substantially the same or functionally similar resin and each further comprises a curing agent, for example, in the case of polyester resin an organic peroxide, which curing agent differs from the curing agent in the other resin system. The resin system of each array further comprises suitable accelerator which is substantially ineffective to promote the curing agent of the resin system in which it is incorporated, but which does effectively promote the curing agent of the other, complementary resin system. Upon amassment of the separate arrays the two accelerators act synergisticly in the combined resin system.

Abstract: A fuel injector 10 includes a housing 12 which mounts a valve 56 closing off orifice 22 at one end of a fuel chamber 20 bounded at an opposite end by a piston 18 which is controlled by a tubular armature 16. The tubular armature 16 fits within an annular gap 40 without the housing 12 and is actuated by a coil 14. A pressure compensation vent 78 is in communication with a section 50 at the upper side of piston 18 to partially compensate for chamber combustion pressures which exert a closing force on valve 56. Energizing of the drive coil 14 moves the armature 16 which in turn moves the piston 18 downward which displaces fuel within the fuel chamber 20 which opens the valve 56 allowing fuel to pass through orifice 22.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a compression molded, fiber reinforced, plastic panel comprising a plate having an outer surface and an inner surface bearing integrally molded reinforcing members, which method comprisesA. Providing a mold with heated first and second mold members that close to form a configuration for the panel, one of the mold members having a surface interrupted by rib-forming chambers having a width about equal to or less than the thickness of the plate and a depth at least equal to the thickness;B. Introducing molding compounds between the mold members in layers positioned one atop another a first part of the layers comprising thermo setting resin and relatively short chopped fibers and the other part comprising thermo setting resin and relatively long chopped fibers;C. Closing the mold members upon the molding compound at a relatively high pressure to cause flow of the molding compound whereby the relatively short fibers flow into the rib-forming chambers;D.

Abstract: A child restraint system including a bolster supportable on a vehicle seat cushion and a child seat supportable on the bolster or seat cushion independently of the bolster. Both the bolster or the independently supported child seat are adapted to be retained by a seat belt. The child seat has a integrated harness system for restraining a child within the seat. Interengageable elements such as a tongue and groove elements couple the child seat to the bolster. A latch means is provided for latching the child seat to the bolster to retain the two in coupled relationship. The child seat, when coupled to the bolster, is oriented in an infant carrying mode in which the infant is faced to the rear of the vehicle, and when independently positioned on the seat cushion, is oriented in a booster seat mode in which the child is faced forwardly.

Abstract: A unitary reservoir (100) in FIG. 1 made of plastic, preferably made by blow molding, comprises a plurality of hollow bulbs (110), (140) and (170) with centers along a curved line in a plane, at least one bulb being a mounting bulb (140) having a mounting tower (144) or (176) extending from said bulb, said mounting tower comprising a solid portion enabling mounting of the reservoir (100) and a hollow portion that communicates with the interior of said mounting bulb and acting to resist bending of the solid portion.

Abstract: A method of rapidly compounding melt forming resin, mica and chlorinated hydrocarbon wherein the mica has a coating comprising the chlorinated hydrocarbon, which method comprises providing a molten mass of the resin, contacting the molten mass with the coated mica and kneading the so contacted mica and resin to provide mixing thereof. The compounding is rapid and at optimal temperature.

Abstract: Charge accumulation inhibitor (100) in FIG. 2 of fuel filler pipe (200) prevents an accumulation of a portion of electrical charge that a conductor such as cap flange retainer (302) or a fuel dispending metallic spout may otherwise, in absence of inhibitor 100 or grounding of the spout, acquire. Inhibitor (100) is made of semi conductive material such as a nylon 12 filled with conductive particulate to yield a volume of resistivity of between about 1.times.10.sup.2 -1.times.10.sup.5 ohm-centimeters.

Abstract: A panel suitable for use as an engine compartment closure panel provides improved function and surface finish and buckles forward of its rearward edge across its width upon impact at its forward edge. The panel has a smooth outer surface and an inner surface bearing integrally formed reinforcing members. The inner surface and reinforcing members have definition comprisingA. opposing first and second rib patterns comprising ribs diagonally extending sufficiently across the inner surface so as to intersect one another between the forward and rearward edges and provide torsional rigidity to the panel;B. a medial rib pattern comprising a rib that extends across the width of the inner surface;C. a rearward rib pattern comprising a rib that extends from the medial rib pattern to the rearward edge; andD. a panel weakening pattern that enables buckling of the panel along a line adjacent to the medial rib pattern and comprising:1. reduced thickness of the plate forward of the medial rib pattern; and2.

Abstract: A method of rapidly compounding melt forming resin (such as polypropylene) mica, and heat sensitive additives, such as chlorinated waxes, which comprises providing a molten mass of the resin, introducing the mica and heat sensitive additive into the molten resin and kneading the so introduced mica and additive to provide admixture thereof. The compounding is rapid and at optimal temperature.

Abstract: Instrument panels or other such panels are made by injection and distribution of foam precursors into a cavity between rigid and flexible sheets tightly clamped at their borders. FIG. 3 shows relative portion of rigid sheet (A), flexible sheet (B) and mold members (M1) and (M2). Injection preferably occurs through an injection port at a parting line between (M1) and (M2) defined also by sheets (A) and (B).

Abstract: Light weight component (FIG. 1) comprising hollow, tubular member (A) with load transmission means (B) at its ends and filaments (E) in a plastic matrix C encircling the member and transmission means may be used as tension compression member. The tubular member preferably is a pultrusion adapted to contain sufficient filaments to tensilely strengthen the component. The component may be made, for example, by winding or wrapping filaments about the member while load transmission means are at its ends.

Abstract: A method of solid state anodization comprising contacting a solid anode with a solid insulator that separates and contacts the anode and a solid permeable cathode whereby an oxidant infuses through the permeable cathode while the anode is biased sufficiently positive to cause anodization.