Abstract: A device for obtaining a glazing surrounded, on at least a portion of its periphery, by cast plastic including an injection head, a cavity, an injection dam and at least one mold part in the wall of which a duct is provided. The duct has two parts, one part located outside the joint plane and one part located in the joint plane.

Abstract: An endoprosthesis of compact thermoplastics including composite materials is disclosed. The endoprosthesis includes a plurality of prefabricated fibers such as carbon or aramid. Thermoplastics such as polyacrylates, polyaryl ether ketones, polycarbonates, polyether sulphones, polyethylenes or polyproplyenes are used as a binding agent. The prefabricated fibers have an internal core with predominately longitudinally oriented fibers and an enclosing covering with mutually intersecting fibers. The prefabricated fibers are cut to a length which is preferably five times their minimum diameter. The fibers are oriented substantially parallel to the major axis of the endoprosthesis. During molding and even in shallow cross- sections relative to the major axis of the endoprosthesis, each prefabricated fiber is at least partially overlapped by an adjoining prefabricated fiber.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a fluoroplastic molded-in insert without any supplementary production steps. A predetermined number of polytetrafluoroethylene bearers support a core material apart from the surface of a mold by a space equal to the desired thickness of a surfacing material to be formed on the surface of the core material. After disposing the bearers between a mold surface and the core material, hot-melt fluoroplastics are molded so as to combine the core material, the bearers and the hot-melt fluoroplastics into one unit. As a result, the core material is completely and simultaneously embedded when hot-melt fluoroplastics are molded.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device forms a barrier to electro-magnetic radiation. A typical cross-section of the enclosure comprises three parallel layers. The outer and inner surface layers are of a polymeric base material in which is suspended an electrically conductive fill material, giving the surface layers relatively high electrical conductivity. The middle layer is of a polymeric base material, in which is suspended fill material having high magnetic permeability, giving the middle layer relatively high magnetic permeability. In the preferred embodiment, the enclosure is constructed using a co-injection molding process. Nickel-coated graphite (high conductivity) in a polymeric base is injected into a mold from the outer co-injection nozzle, while carbonyl iron powder (high permeability) in a polymeric base is injected into the mold from the inner co-injection nozzle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed antenna is disclosed which involves the steps of: providing a printed circuit board of desired length and width having a first side, a second side, a feed open, and an open end; fabricating a main radiating element of a desired electrical length on one of the printed circuit board sides; and, overmolding both sides of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is made of a dielectric material having a minimum degree of flexibility and the overmolding step is accomplished by injection or insertion molding a low-loss dielectric material on the printed circuit board. In addition, the manufacturing method includes the step of incorporating a feed port with the printed antenna, wherein the main radiating element is coupled to a signal feed portion thereof.

Abstract: An encapsulated shelf assembly has a shelf support supporting a panel. The panel has an edge and a one piece member encapsulates the panel edge and a substantial majority of the shelf support. The encapsulated shelf assembly may be formed in a mold apparatus which defines a mold cavity and uses a spacing plug to position the shelf support in a mold cavity of the mold apparatus in a location spaced from the sides of the mold cavity.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cooling porous materials whereby first gases are passed through a porous material, such as polyurethane foam, in a first zone at a predetermined flow rate to cool the porous material and to remove volatiles therefrom in a first gas mixture which exits the porous material at a predetermined temperature. The first gas mixture is combined with second gases having a temperature which is lower than that of the first gas mixture to form a second gas mixture having a temperature which is sufficiently low to condense or sublime one or more of the volatiles. Thereafter, the second gas mixture is passed through the porous material to filter the condensed or sublimed volatiles thereon and to further cool the porous material. The flow rate of the heated gases is controlled to provide a controlled uniform cooling of the porous material, and additional filters may be utilized to remove particulate matter from either of the heated gases or the cold gases, or both.

Abstract: In charging a fluid molding material in an elastic molding die composed of a die body having an opening and a die support portion extending from the opening to the outside by pouring the molding material from the opening into time die body, the molding material in an amount of 1/5 to 3/5 of a volume of the die body is first charged, a molding material-charged portion of the die body is then crumpled or pinched, and then the entire die body is filled up with the molding material. The crumpling or pinching operation is achieved by such means as a blade shutter, pressing plates, air bags, or passing between two plates or conveyor belts, thereby charging the fluid molding material in the die body of the elastic-molding die without occurrence of air voids.

Abstract: There is described a blade assembly particularly for performing a tab cut in a label. The blade assembly comprises a blade received in an injection moulded plastics holder. The holder has shoulders on either side of the blade to assist in locating it and spacing it from a label to be cut. During manufacture, the blade is located within the mould for accurate injection moulding.

Abstract: An injection molded elongated article having a head and a strap, such as a cable tie, is ejected from between separated first and second mold parts by imparting a forceful gaseous stream between the mold parts to thereby peel a first portion of the strap from the first mold part after a second portion of the strap adjacent the head of the article was peeled from the first mold part by ejecting the head of the article from the first mold part while retaining the first portion of the strap in the first mold part. In a multi-cavity injection molding apparatus, a pair of nozzles are contained within each of a plurality of components through which compressed air flows into the region between the mold parts; and the nozzles are disposed closely adjacent the heads of a pair of cable ties for imparting a pair of gaseous streams from the component for peeling the first portions of the straps from the first mold part.

Abstract: A process for the production of a plastic material part with a wear-resistant surface, having a predetermined nonplanar shape, comprising heating a blank of plastic material on a first side thereof opposite a second side on which it is desired to produce the wear-resistant surface, to adjacent the melting temperature of the plastic material, such that the temperature of the second side is substantially lower than the temperature of the first side. The blank thus heated on only the first side is introduced into a mold cavity, and is subjected to elevated pressure in the mold cavity with a surface of the mold cavity in contact with the second surface of the blank having a nonplanar shape complementary to the desired predetermined nonplanar shape of the second surface, thereby to impart to the second surface that predetermined shape while the second surface is at that substantially lower temperature.

Abstract: A method of molding a composite plastic article having a cylindrical transverse cross section. The method includes the steps of forming an inner core of a cylindrical transverse cross section having a longitudinally extending hub, an outer wall surrounding the hub and ribs extending between the hub and the outer wall. A plurality of openings are formed extending through the outer wall with the openings accessible between the hub and the outer wall. A soft, resilient plastic is injection molded through only one of the plurality of openings to form an outer covering on the outer wall and to fill the other openings which extend through the outer wall.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for economically manufacturing gasketed closures is described. Gasket material is placed within the closure and subsequently reformed to provide a gasket profile capable of forming an effective seal when the closure is applied to a container. The gasket material may be deposited in the closure as a hot-melt or as a preformed cut-out. The deposited material is subsequently reformed to have a desired profile by inserting a compression punch or a roller into the closure. The invention is adapted for the use of non-PVC containing materials such as certain thermoplastic elastomer materials which are non-flowable in a molten state and which may have a viscosity index of greater than about 40 meter-grams torque at 175.degree. C. The gasket materials may optionally be foamed prior to reforming to create a finished gasket possessing a high density area more resistant to damage when the closure is applied to a container.

Abstract: A method of making a dual lumen catheter which is a unitary, elongated, flexible catheter tube that is substantially circular in cross-section. The catheter tube has an outer wall member forming a tube having a proximal end and a distal end portion adapted for insertion within a vein or artery of a patient. The outer wall member defines first and second coaxial lumens that are separated by an inner common support wall which is substantially circular and joins the outer wall. The first lumen extends longitudinally between the opposed distal and proximal ends of the catheter tube and terminates coextensive with the distal end portion of the catheter tube. The second lumen extends longitudinally from the proximal end of the catheter tube and terminates proximal to the distal end portion of the catheter tube. The second lumen is crescent-shaped in cross-section and substantially surrounds the first lumen. The cross-sectional areas of the first and second lumens are approximately equal.

Abstract: A shaft assembly comprising an elongated member having at least a portion which is hollow, tubular, shell like having an inside surface defining a shaft core and an outside surface defining a shaft functional surface, the shaft core being filled with a hardened, moldable material, and the shaft functional surface having at least one functional feature thereon, which is of hardened, moldable material integrally molded with the hardened, moldable material in the shaft core. In a preferred embodiment the shaft assembly is rotatable and has at least one molding aperture gate extending through the shaft from the inside surface to the outside surface which is filled with hardened, moldable material which connects the hardened material in the shaft core and functional feature.

Abstract: A method of filling a capillary with a substantially void-free gel by forming the gel outside of the capillary and then extruding the gel into the capillary. The initial gel can be formed as a rod of gel much larger in diameter than the capillary into which it is to be extruded. This rod of gel is rinsed to remove polymerization contaminants and then dried to form a dried gel preform. The gel can be resolvated with a compatible solvent and then extruded into one or more capillaries.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cooling porous materials whereby first gases are passed through a porous material, such as polyurethane foam, in a first zone at a predetermined flow rate to cool the porous material and to remove volatiles therefrom in a first gas mixture which exits the porous material at a predetermined temperature. The first gas mixture is combined with second gases having a temperature which is lower than that of the first gas mixture to form a second gas mixture having a temperature which is sufficiently low to condense or sublime one or more of the volatiles. Thereafter, the second gas mixture is passed through the porous material to filter the condensed or sublimed volatiles thereon and to further cool the porous material. The flow rate of the heated gases is controlled to provide a controlled uniform cooling of the porous material, and additional filters may be utilized to remove particulate matter from either of the heated gases or the cold gases, or both.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating an article such as an electric part is disclosed which includes the steps of:(a) powder coating the article with a thermosetting resin powder coating composition to form a melted layer of the thermosetting resin composition around the article;(b) molding the melted layer of the thermosetting resin composition obtained in step (a) in a mold under pressure while maintaining the mold at a temperature lower than the softening point of the thermosetting resin composition, so that a solidified, molded layer of the thermosetting resin composition having a predetermined shape is formed around the article; and(c) heating the solidified layer obtained in step (b) to cure the thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A method of producing a weatherstrip for an automotive vehicle is included. This weatherstrip includes generally a sliding seal portion for sealing between a vehicle body and a window glass and a weatherstrip base portion for bordering an open edge of the vehicle body. The sliding seal portion is made of rubber material with which lubricant is blended so that the lubricant bleeds out of an outer surface of the sliding seal portion with use for providing low friction against sliding movement of the window glass. The weatherstrip base portion is made of conventional rubber material including no lubricant and is one-piece molded with the sliding seal member by extrusion molding.

Abstract: An integrated circuit card is manufactured by reaction injection moulding around the insert bearing the electronic components, and between high tensile skins which form opposed surfaces of the card. Apparatus is disclosed for the continuous manufacture of the cards between a pair of moving belts.