Abstract: An electrode plate group combination insulator and vibration support at least partially envelopes a plate group connecting strap. The insulator and vibration support includes a comb-like portion which underlies the strap, having teeth which intermesh with tabs projecting from the plates, and a hood portion which overlies the strap. The insulator and vibration support is preferably attached to the walls of the cell of the battery to thereby support the battery plate group and withstand vibrational forces.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing torsionally elastic power transmitting device is described having resilient cushioning means loaded with modulus-increasing fibrous reinforcement, adapted to be interposed between mating lugs of a hub and rim configured to accommodate high torque levels simultaneously with relatively large angular deflections. The fibrous reinforcement is preferably aligned in the principal direction of displacement of the cushions under load. In another aspect, a torsionally elastic power transmitting device is used with V- or V-ribbed belt friction drive sheaves subject to slippage, to absorb torsional shocks and minimize heat build-up.

Abstract: A bristle for railway roadbed brooms with a trailing edge that has a plurality of spaced apart grooves that are oriented transversely of the bristle in the trailing edge portion.

Abstract: A cushioned panel is provided together with a method of molding it. A non-woven fabric having an outer layer composed of polypropylene or other thermoplastic fibers is heated to the melting point of the fibers. It is inserted into a mold having a decorative surface fabric and a piece of foam cushioning therein. The mold is designed so that the edges of the male and female mold halves compress the molten non-woven substrate and the surface fabric forcing the molten surface of the substrate into the interstices of the surface fabric. A mechanical bond is formed upon cooling.

Abstract: A cushioned panel is provided together with a process of molding it. A non-woven fabric having an outer layer composed of polypropylene or other thermoplastic fibers is heated to the melting point of the fibers. It is inserted into a mold having a decorative surface fabric and a piece of foam cushioning therein. The mold is designed so that the edges of the male and female mold halves compress the molten non-woven substrate and the surface fabric forcing the molten surface of the substrate into the interstices of the surface fabric. A mechanical bond is formed upon cooling.

Abstract: A formable hose with a reformable wire embedded solely in a thicker portion of the hose cover, the reformable wire oriented longitudinally of the hose.

Abstract: A toothed belt having fore and aft tooth flank surfaces defined in cross section by arcs having radii generally equal to the pitch spacing of the belt teeth. A sprocket having teeth with fore and aft flank surfaces defined in cross section by arcs having radii generally equal to the pitch spacing of the sprocket teeth. In combination, a drive comprising the belt and sprocket as described.

Abstract: A hose of improved impulse life is described including an inner polymeric tube which has a relatively hard outer surface, a tightly packed wire reinforcement e.g., braid or spiral, telescoped over the tube, and an expanded polymeric cushion matrix encapsulating at least a portion of the strands of the reinforcement and also promoting wire-to-wire and tube-to-wire adhesion. A method for producing the hose employing a foamable material applicator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for a wheelchair or other wheeled apparatus includes an endless integrally molded solid core rubber tire with a tensile member embedded in the tire to minimize chance of roll-off of the tire from an associated rim. A method for producing the tire is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making a powdered metal ferrule by compacting and sintering powdered metal to have a density of at least 80 percent of the theoretical maximum compacted density and an elongation of at least 2.9 percent; and powdered metal ferrule having a density of at least 80 percent of theoretical maximum compacted density and an elongation of at least 2.9 percent.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell of the limited electrolyte type is described having a cell pack comprised of the normal absorbent separator interleaved and compressed between positive and negative plates, the electrolyte absorbed within pores of the separator and plates, and a container encasing the cell pack. The cell pack has an edge or edges which abut against at least one wall portion of the container, forming an interface in which is formed channels providing passageways which promote uniform distribution of electrolyte within the cell pack at least during filling of the cell with electrolyte. Filling time is also substantially reduced.

Abstract: A multi-layered gas permeable separator for lead-acid maintenance-free batteries, particularly for sealed gas recombining type rechargeable lead-acid batteries, is disclosed. The outer separator layers, adapted to be positioned against the opposite polarity plates of the battery, are composed of ultrafine fibers particularly glass fibers of relatively high fiber surface area. A third layer is interposed between the outer layers and is comprised of ultrafine fibers particularly of fiber glass, but has a fiber surface area on an equivalent weight basis which is substantially less than that of at least one of the outer layers. High rate, low temperature discharge performance of the battery is enhanced.

Abstract: A polymeric thread protector with a generally sleeve-like cylindrically shaped body having a perforate sidewall and a means for retaining the body to a threaded member, is positioned over threads of the threaded member and is retained in place while the threaded member is placed in a plating solution and plated.

Abstract: A deformable ferrule for use in coupling hose which has a sidewall portion that decreases in thickness going longitudinally of the ferrule from a fitting end to a hose end. A method of deforming an exterior frustro-conical surface portion of the ferrule to a generally cylindrical shape while simultaneously forming an inside surface portion of the ferrule to a generally frustro-conical shape.

Abstract: A recombining lead-acid battery with absorbed electrolyte is disclosed having multiple cells positioned in a sealed monobloc container, and cell partitioning members constructed to define a gas space common to all the cells of the battery. When the battery is overcharged imbalance in electrolyte fill among the cells is reduced as the amount of water in each cell tends to equalize through redistribution via gas recombination preferentially in the drier cells.

Abstract: A hose of improved impulse life is described including an inner polymeric tube which has a relatively hard outer surface, a tightly packed wire reinforcement e.g., braid or spiral, telescoped over the tube, and an expanded polymeric cushion matrix encapsulating at least a portion of the strands of the reinforcement and also promoting wire-to-wire and tube-to-wire adhesion. A method for producing the hose employing a foamable material applicator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A piston rubber with a body of substantially cylindrical exterior shape with one end thereof reinforced with a textile fabric wound into a roll that is arranged generally coaxial with the cylindrical body. The method for making the piston rubber involves winding a length of rubberized fabric around a mandrel and forming a sleeve of desired radial thickness, cutting the sleeve into bands of desired widths, and placing the bands and elastomeric material in a mold and curing the same to define a piston rubber.

Abstract: A V-block belt with transversely extending ribs and sockets in each V-block that interdigitate with each other in successive blocks to enhance belt torsional rigidity.

Abstract: A hose resistant to deformation is described which includes the usual polymeric tube and outer cover, and at least one annular reinforcement layer of fiber bundles sandwiched between the tube and cover. A polymeric aqueous-insoluble continuous film impregnates the fiber bundles and binds the reinforcement to at least one of the cover and tube, the continuous polymeric film serving to unexpectedly stiffen the hose appreciably. A method for producing the hose is described wherein the adhesive film is formed by applying a latex dispersion to the hose tube and/or reinforcement.

Abstract: A single or multiple strand molded notch V-belt and a method for its production is described. The method is characterized by use of an open-ended mold having rigid transverse notches and longitudinal ribs forming a plurality of mold cavities. The belt has undulating mold-formed notches which In one embodiment carry a fabric facing of a particular design to retard initiation and propagation of undercord cracks during operation of the belt around described sheaves.