Abstract: A modular containment system for mounting within a cargo container, the system having a pair of opposing retaining members, transverse members such as beams engaging the retaining members, and adapters interlocked with the retaining members. The adapters are designed to secure the system within recesses in opposing walls of the container, and may have several configurations depending on the method of securing. The system is installed in selected portions of the recesses to secure the cargo at the rear end of the container, or at other locations forward of the rear end.

Abstract: A decorative molding strip for automobiles and the like, consisting of a polymeric body member having a stabilizing layer imbedded therein. One surface of the strip is mounted on a portion of an auto, for example, such as a bumper or a side panel, and the opposite surface is exposed and subject to impact from an outside source. The layer is made of a woven fabric, preferably of glass fibers, and allows the surface which has been impacted to recover from indentation, thus preserving the original smooth and unblemished appearance.

Abstract: A decorative molding for automobiles, providing decorative trim therefor. The molding comprises a first member of polymeric material, a portion of the member being wrapped with a decorative covering of metallized plastic material and the remaining portion of the member covered with a second member of similar polymeric material to encapsulate and protect the ends of the covering. The molding is preferably formed by extruding the first member, wrapping the decorative covering in the form of a strip around a portion of the first member, and extruding the encapsulating member around an uncovered portion of the first member. It is also contemplated that a stabilizing strip be incorporated within the first member by feeding it into the extruder which forms the first member.

Abstract: A decorative molding for motor vehicles, such as automobiles, for concealing the space between a body panel and an adjacent translucent member such as a window, a windshield, or a lamp cover, and also to minimize leakage of noise, water and dirt. The molding is an elongated polymeric member having a generally cylindrical foam strip which is continuously placed against a portion of the molding and bonded thereto, the strip thus providing a resilient seal for the molding when used between the body panel and the adjacent translucent member.

Abstract: A molding for concealing the edge of an automobile window, such as the rear window or the windshield, and the adjacent body panel, and also providing a seal and closeout for an adjacent access member such as the trunk lid or the hood. The molding is comprised of a first member having a portion composed of a soft polymeric member which retains and conceals an edge of the window, and has a harder integral portion; and a second member which acts as a seal and close-out for the nearer end of the access member. The second member has a harder portion which interengages the harder portion of the first member, and a softer portion which the access member contacts to provide the seal and closeout.

Abstract: A picture hanger formed of a thin flat sheet of material of uniform thickness having integral means for supporting the wire which is secured to the picture. The sheet has support means spaced from each other formed of portions bent out an an angle from the planar surface of the sheet, these portions serving as wire support means and permitting adjustable positioning of the picture. The sheet also has outwardly bent portions with holes for mounting the hanger to a wall, as well as holes in the flat portion through which nails may be driven into the wall to mount the hanger, or other types of fasteners may be used to install the hanger.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying liquid coating material to the end surfaces of decorative members such as body side molding strips or the like. The apparatus comprises a rotating wheel mounted on a horizontal shaft so that a portion of the wheel extends above a table surface. The decorative members are placed on the table surface so that the end surfaces contact the sides of the wheel, which pick up coating material from a supply source during rotation. By controlling the viscosity of the coating material and the speed of rotation of the wheel, the amount of coating material applied to the end surfaces may be controlled.

Abstract: A molding construction for concealing the edge of a window of an automobile and the adjacent body structure and the space between, comprising outer and inner members. The outer member is made of a polymeric material, and the inner member is made of a softer polymeric material. The inner member is snapped around the edge of the window, and the outer member, which has a smooth continuous surface, is inserted into a portion of the inner member and provides an improved decorative effect. The outer member may be easily inserted or removed for touch-up or repair of the concealed portions.

Abstract: A portable golf driving net assembly which is simple to assemble and disassemble. The net is formed of a frame and a net is wrapped around the frame and secured thereto by passing separate lacing members through the wrapped portions of the net which overlap the top and side members of the frame, and through the corresponding non-overlapped portions of the net. The net is quickly removed from the frame by removing the lacing members.

Abstract: A belt buckle adapted to be used as a holder to retain a gun within the buckle. A cover which is attached to the buckle helps hold the gun in place and is released when the gun is to be withdrawn from its retained position.

Abstract: A roller skate having a wheel support assembly which provides a single device for adjusting the compression within the assembly. The adjustment is accomplished by a cap at the lower end of the assembly which can be rotated to apply the required compression, without the need to loosen any other part of the mechanism. The cap is locked in place after rotation, and is indexed to permit the repeated positioning of the cap.

Abstract: A vacuum hose assembly, method of making same, and vacuum cleaner using same are provided wherein the hose assembly has a chamber in at least one of a pair of hose connectors thereof wherein such chamber is readily opened and closed and a protective device is disposed within the chamber and electrically connected to the electrical circuit of the vacuum hose assembly and the device is sensitive to practically every type of fault capable of causing injury to humans and operates to interrupt the electrical circuit therethrough upon detection of a fault.

Abstract: A flexible wire-reinforced polymeric hose and method of making same are provided wherein such hose has a tubular core comprising a first polymeric tube, a tubular fabric layer disposed against the first tube and defined by a helically wound knitted fabric ribbon, and a second polymeric tube disposed against the tubular fabric layer and defined by a helically wound polymeric tape with the first and second polymeric tubes cooperating with the said tubular fabric layer to define the tubular core and hose having improved flexibility yet being capable of withstanding high fluid pressures within the hose.

Abstract: An emergency drive belt and a method of forming the same are provided, wherein such method comprises the steps of winding a ribbon of a cured elastomeric material having a bonding medium on at least one side thereof around at least two spaced apart pulleys and continuing such winding until the belt is built up to a desired thickness.

Abstract: A wear member for use between a pair of relatively movable components of a railway vehicle is provided where the wear member comprises a metal support adapted to be supported on one of the pair of components and a liner attached to the metal support wherein the liner is made of a polymeric matrix material which is reinforced by a metal structure having openings therein and such metal structure is disposed substantially centrally between opposed surfaces of the polymeric material and the opposed surfaces include a smooth antifriction wear surface engageable by the other of the pair of relatively moveable components; and, the liner is attached in position by metal members extending between the metal structure and the metal support through polymeric material disposed therebetween with a plurality of welds welding the metal members in position between the metal structure and the metal support.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of cutting a substantially polymeric belt-defining sleeve to define a plurality of endless power transmission belt constructions are provided by rotating such belt sleeve on a rotating apparatus and cutting a plurality of axially spaced cuts through the sleeve with jet nozzle means disposed at a fixed position and with the jet nozzle means providing high velocity liquid jet means to define an endless power transmission belt construction between associated pairs of cuts.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing apparatus and method of extinguishing a fire employing same are provided for an engine compartment of an engine drive vehicle in which the vehicle has an engine and a cooling system therefor employing a cooling liquid under pressure and the fire extinguishing apparatus comprises a system operatively connected to the cooling system for employing the cooling liquid under pressure and automatically spraying the cooling liquid in the compartment in response to a fire therein.

Abstract: A printing roller is provided wherein such roller comprises an inner layer and a concentric ink applying tubular outer layer made of a microporous rubber material having cavities interconnected by passages defining a first ink flow control means. The inner layer is made of a sintered mass of material having a reticulated open pore structure which is harder than the outer layer, and acts as a second ink flow control means to provide uniform inking. The layers cooperate to define a substantially rigid roller having a soft ink applying layer.