Abstract: A tight package sensor seal includes a first seal portion engaging an outer surface of a sensor body and including a stop surface floatingly engaging a peripheral face surrounding a bore in a cover member. The first seal portion includes a reinforcing insert disposed therein. A second seal portion is axially spaced from the first seal portion and a flexible membrane extends axially between the first and second seal portions. The second seal portion engages an inner diameter of a bore in a cover member and includes a reinforcing insert therein. The sensor seal takes up a small radial space yet allows for radial offset of the sensor body relative to the bore of the cover member.

Abstract: A layer, in particular for use as a separator in galvanic cells, including fibers having at least one first substance which renders possible the chemical and/or physical binding of ammonia or ammonia compounds. A galvanic cell having a low self-discharging rate over its entire life cycle having a layer wherein a first substance is present in volumetric regions of the fibers whose surface areas are at least partially covered by a second substance.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided including a support body (1), which is connected to a cleaning sponge (2). The support body (1) has at least two needle-shaped projections (3.1, 3.2, . . . , 3.n) on the side facing the cleaning sponge (2), with these projections being arranged in only one common recess (4) of the cleaning sponge (2).

Abstract: A barrier gasket (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) uses two different materials to seal between components (22, 24). The first relatively inexpensive material (30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530) is used for the base material and a second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) is used to form the seal that contacts the fluid. The second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) is compatible with and chemically resistant to the fluid with which it will come into contact. The second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) forms a protective barrier that prevents the fluid from coming in contact with the first material (30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530).

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a method which is as simple and economical as possible for manufacturing a tufted product, in particular a tufted top layer of a carpet, having improved nep adhesion properties. For this purpose splittable fibers are used which split on or in the region of the puncture site during tufting.

Abstract: A seal system for a reciprocating cylinder includes a buffer seal, a rod seal, and a wiper seal. The buffer seal includes a dynamic seal lip and a static lip extending from a hinge portion. The hinge portion of the static lip allows fluid to escape past the outer diameter of the seal when the rod is retracted thereby releasing any pressure build-up between the rod seal and buffer seal. The axial face portion of the dynamic seal lip includes axially extending notches therein. The notches prevent the buffer seal from sticking to the axial wall of the groove and provide a consistent path for the fluid to energize the annular groove between the static and dynamic lips during the extension phase which is necessary for the function of the seal. The back-up ring is an integrated part of the buffer seal, used to provide superior extrusion resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper plate (1) for a cleaning device (20), which can be connected to a handle (3) by means of a joint (2). Said joint (2) comprises a first bore (9) and a joint pin (4) which can be pivotably mounted on the wiper plate (1) which comprises a recess (5). Additional bores (7, 8) are arranged in the recess (5), which are oriented in a coaxial manner in relation to the first bore (9) and the joint pin (4) is arranged in the bores (7, 8, 9).

Abstract: A cleaning container (1) for a cleaning device (4), which has a handle (6) and a cleaning head (5), in particular for a toilet brush, is described, wherein the cleaning container (1) comprises a main chamber (3) for the cleaning and storing of the cleaning device (4) and a secondary chamber (13), connected to the main chamber (3) via an access opening (16) and a device for the action of the cleaning fluid on the cleaning device (4) in the main chamber (3). In order to guarantee a clean and simple handling, in particular when the cleaning container (1) is emptied and cleaned, provision is made in accordance with the invention so that the main chamber (3) and the second chamber (13) are designed as separate container elements (2,12), which are connected to one another in a detachable manner.

Abstract: A solenoid valve may include a housing, a solenoid coil, and a plunger. The solenoid coil may be disposed about an external portion of the housing and the plunger may be slidably disposed within the housing. The plunger may include a recess in a first end thereof having a seal assembly located and retained therein through a mechanical engagement therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture and use of a tufted nonwoven fabric, wherein fibers for tufts in tuft backing which deviate from a circular fiber cross section are used which exhibit an adhesive force of greater than 40 mN with respect to a tuft yarn, the adhesive force being determined transverse to the longitudinal direction of the fibers. According to the invention, such nonwoven fabrics are used as carpet backing for the manufacture of carpet.

Abstract: A filter system includes several filters, particularly a main filter and at least one prefilter, which are disposed one after another and are made of a filter material that is encompassed by frames. The sides of the frame of the main filter and the frame/s of the prefilter/s, which face each other, include connecting elements. The individual filters can be coupled to each other in a form-fitting manner.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is provided for a fuel cell and includes gas diffusion layers with integrated seals having interlocking features. The interlocking features of the gas diffusion layers allow the MEA to be constructed with a catalyst coated membrane between two gas diffusion layers with the integrated seals of the gas diffusion layers interlocking the gas diffusion layers together to complete the MEA.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly is provided for use in a fuel cell and utilizes an external manifold and seal structure which are molded directly to the gas diffusion layers. The integrated manifold and gas diffusion layers are formed as duplicate components which can be oriented 180 degrees offset to one another to create the MEA assembly with a catalyst coated membrane disposed therebetween. The integrated manifold and seal structures can be held together by heat pressing or other known connection techniques.

Abstract: A gasket can include a body adapted to form a seal in an engagement region between two members. A first sealing portion can be formed in the body and define a first plane. A second sealing portion can be formed in the body and occupy a space outside of the first plane. A first transition portion is formed between the first and second portions. The first transition portion defines a first width in the engagement region that is greater than a second width defined in the first and second portion adjacent to the first transition portion.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method for mounting subassemblies (17) on structural components, in particular vehicle doors (1). After preassembly of the elements of the subassembly (17) on a support element (13), the entire electric or electronic circuit that is contained in the subassembly is attached in one step to the structural component (1) The almost exclusive use of flexible printed circuit boards for the connection between the individual elements (14), such as switching, operating or signaling element and the resulting weight savings, in addition to the automation of the installation permit a significant reduction in costs for the mass production of medium or large quantities.

Abstract: A method for the production of elastomer and duromer molded items in an injection molding process using an injection molding machine with a respectively separately heatable filling unit, injection unit and cross-linking tool. The filling unit is heated to a temperature which is non-critical with regard to the cross-linking reaction of the plastic to be treated. The injection unit is heated to a temperature which is slightly below the cross-linking temperature of the molding material used.

Abstract: Methods for making processable rubber compositions containing fluorocarbon elastomers cured by polyol or phenol curative agents include an optional heat treating step before thermoplastic processing. In one aspect, a dynamic vulcanizate of a fluorocarbon elastomer containing an excess of un-reacted polyol curative agent is subject to a pre-molding heat treatment at a temperature of 150° C. or above, but preferably below the thermoplastic processing temperature, for a time sufficient to drive off or decompose at least part of the un-reacted or excess polyol curative agent. After part or all of the curative agent is driven off or decomposed by the heat treatment, the heat treated material may be thereafter processed by thermoplastic techniques to form shaped articles. Advantageously, articles produced by thermoplastic processing of the heat treated dynamic vulcanizates are characterized by a low permeability to gases and vapors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a broom body (1) having, on its underside facing the surface to be cleaned, at least two cleaning bodies (3, 4) made of different materials. One cleaning body (3) is forted by a foam material body (5), which is non-positively and/or positively joined to the broom body (1). This foam material body (1) can be inserted into the broom body (1) in a manner that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (6) of the broom body (1), and the foam material body (5) has at least one fastening means (7) for positively fastening it to the broom body.

Abstract: A gasket elastomer precursor of admixed fluoroelastomer particulate, curing agent, and metallic oxide reduction-agent optionally admixed with any of microspheres, inert particulate, PTFE particles. In one embodiment, the composition is applied to a substrate and cured to provide a fuel cell gasket. The admixtures provide a basis for designed cured admixtures having internally differentiated regions interbonded by cured elastomer.