Abstract: Adapter for a mastic applicator and finishing tool flat box having a guide plate and corner guide assembly adapted to be mounted on opposite side and end walls of the flat box. Each corner guide is slidable between an extended position in which it has an end portion that can be projected beyond the end wall on which the assembly is mounted. The extended end portion is adapted to straddle a corner bead to guide the movement of the flat box along the corner bead during mastic filling of the corner bead. The corner guide end portion position in retracted position being out of contact with the wall board thereby permitting normal flat box mastic dispensing movement across the flat wall board surface. Each adapter guide plate having a flange portion overlying the flat box wall end on which it is mounted, the surface of the flange functioning as wear shoes adapted to ride on the abrasive wall board surfaces during normal flat box operation and during bead filling operation.

Abstract: A slot die head for emitting a coating fluid onto a moving web has a slot orifice, the exit end of which is defined by replaceable inserts, the downstream one of which, relative to the direction of web movement, has a wiping flange cantilevered from a hinge portion thereof. The flange is disposed in use in facing relationship with the web and extends downstream from the slot orifice, so as to be resiliently hingedly movable in directions substantially normal to the web surface for maintaining constant shear levels across the coated area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for forming a decorative impression in a moldable material and a method of manufacturing the same. Specifically, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to stamping tool for forming decorative patterns in concrete. The stamping tool includes a multi-layered flexible base including first, second and third layers. The first, second and third layers each include an upper and a lower surface. The second layer is positioned intermediate, the first and third layers. The lower surface of the third layer has a predetermined pattern formed therein for forming a corresponding impression in the moldable material. A pair of closed looped handles are secured to the base for permitting the tool to be readily transported from one location to another. The handles include a substantially concave segment disposed above the base and a substantially convex segment embedded therein.

Abstract: A corrugated mold block for a vacuum machine for molding corrugated tubes is formed of a plurality of sub-blocks rigidly secured end to end. Each sub-block has an arcuate face which is corrugated with not more than one complete wavelength of circumferential grooves and lands, and two longitudinally spaced end surfaces. A vacuum channel is provided about one of the end surfaces of each sub-block, and openings in each sub-block connect the channel and the face. When the sub-blocks are secured together into a mold block (and when mold blocks abut during molding), the vacuum channels and openings together define vacuum passages for each of the corrugation grooves, which passages are all connected to a vacuum source for drawing a vacuum during molding.

Abstract: A method for making a lid for a can-like container is disclosed which comprises a gas barrier-type multi-layer base for the lid, a reinforcing thermoplastic resin layer formed on said multi-layer base, and a tab seat of synthetic resin having a tab and formed on that portion of the upper surface of the bottom surrounded by said reinforcing thermoplastic resin layer. The tab seat is disposed in spaced relation to said upper surface of the bottom and disposed in such a manner that a score portion having as small a width as possible is formed between the outer periphery of the tab seat and the inner peripheral edge of said reinforcing thermoplastic resin layer. The upper surface of said bottom is exposed through the score portion.

Abstract: An injection assembly for the injection molding of plastics and rubbers is disclosed which is comprised of a cylinder, a nozzle mounted at one end portion of the cylinder, a torpedo fitted at its one end to the nozzle and a plunger arranged to reciprocate in the cylinder. The torpedo has a hollow extension extending opposite to the nozzle and protruding in the cylinder, and the plunger is provided therein with an elongate aperture held in slidably movable relation to the extension of the torpedo. Uniform heating of the molding material is attainable at high speed.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping beads of fluent material such as caulking, grout or putty. A first preferred embodiment of the present invention is a bead shaper which has an essentially rectangular shaper blade mounted in a holder having a swivelable handle. The shaper blade has a number of notches which are adapted to receive a skid disposed essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaper blade. The shaper blade has a plurality of bead shaper edges at its four corners, each of which provides a different bead shape. The bead shaper is operated by placing the shaper blade against and perpendicular to the joined surfaces which have been caulked. The skid rests against one or both of these surfaces. The bead shaper edge rests on the caulking bead. The shaper blade is run along the caulking bead, forming the bead and pushing the excess caulking material forward of the blade and also scraping away any excess that is forced off to the sides of the bead.

Abstract: Apparatus for making ceramic tubes from a mixture that includes ceramic powder. The mixture is extruded through a die to form a tube. The tube is passed through an open-ended dryer, calciner, transition zone, sintering furnace, and cooler. Thereafter, the tube is cut to the desired length (which may be very long). The quality of the tube is enhanced by applying a vacuum to the mixture prior to extrusion. For tubes made of non-oxide ceramics, an inert atmosphere is maintained both inside and outside the tube in all sections of the equipment that operate above 200.degree. C. A controlled tension is applied to the tube by means of first pinch rolls disposed downstream of the dryer and second pinch rolls disposed downstream of the cooler.

Abstract: A fixture for supporting a circuit board in a position generally horizontal to the surface of the protective material in the tank as it is dipped into a tank and coated with protective material. This allows a precisely predetermined area of the circuit board to be dipped into the protective coating material. The fixture has pivots above its center of gravity allowing the fixture to pivot will respect to a conveyor system so the position of the circuit board is maintained as generally horizontal to the surface of the protective material in the tank.A weir is used to control the level of the surface of the protective material in the tank. Sonar is used for sensing the distance between the surface of the protective material and a fixed point. Jacks are used to adjust the level of the tank and thus control the depth to which said circuit board is dipped into said protective material so that the depth of each dip is controlled to a minimum of 0.38 mm.

Abstract: An automatable tool can part an internal endless film from a mold. A preferred embodiment includes a lead member and a lap member having parallel axes, and rotating about an axis intermediate to their axes. The lead member may be provided with a separation tip used to initiate separation of a film from a mold. A trailer member can also be provided and all three members are inserted internal to a mold. The lead member is inserted so as to be on the outside of the film while the lap member and trailer member remain internal to the film. Upon rotation of a connection means between the lead and lap members, the film is wound up on the tool so that it may be removed from the mold.

Abstract: A plug of deformable material such as wood or plastic, for tightly sealing a cylindrical recess provided in wood, in which recess a crushable ampule with a wood attack combating agent can be accommodated, said ampule being attachable in a cavity of said plug by means of spring lugs, said plug being provided with a conical drive-in surface, and at least one deformable sealing clamping means being provided on said plug; the plug, at the end facing away from the drive-in end, containing a separate clamping sealing means for engaging the inner circumference of the recess, the outer radial dimensions of the sealing means and of the plug being such that complete sealing is acquired and maintained without damaging the wood after the plug has been driven into the recess, even in the event of high pressure build up in said recess.

Abstract: A device for the internal graphitization of the surface of the neck in the cone of cathode ray tubes.A device of this type comprises a frame bearing two arms, such as, capable of rotating around an axis, such as, each bearing a collar, for example, each adapted to a given type of cone. This collar has two functions: that of providing for centering along an axis (xx) of the neck of the cone and that of defining a reference line (L.sub.r).With these arms there cooperate, firstly, a supporting table on which the cone is laid and centered in a horizontal plane and, secondly, a graphitization system such that the brush in its top position reaches a determine upper limit (Lg) and, finally, a combination of means providing for the upward translational motion of the supporting table and of the graphitization system, the regulated descent of the latter, the supporting table remaining still during this stage of descent of the brush.

Abstract: The Assembly has a circular platform, which is threaded about its periphery, and has an upstanding stub about which to set a sleeve-type or cylindrical seal, as well as an arcuately cross-sectioned groove in circumscription of the base of the stub. A cup-shaped closure, having a circular wall, and threaded on the inner wall surface, threadedly engages the threaded periphery of the platform. Upon the platform and closure being threadedly engaged, the closure forces the seal along the stub until an inner end of the seal enters the groove and takes on a proper flare. The closure protects the seal from shipping damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for forming twin-wall polycarbonate sheets into desired arcuate forms to be used for example for awnings. The apparatus is distinguished from known forming apparatus which are generally not effective in forming the polycarbonate sheets hereinafter described.The apparatus generally comprises means for preheating a portion of the polycarbonate sheet, engaging the sheet with the mould which is pivotally mounted to the frame of the apparatus, frictionally restraining the movement of the sheet with respect to the frame at a position spaced from the mould, and pivoting the mould so as to form the sheet.The present invention generally overcomes the difficulties in forming twin-walled polycarbonate sheets thereby allowing the material to be used in place of other conventional awning materials such as fibreglass and corrugated iron.

Abstract: An injection molding machine for producing plastic parts from chemical materials includes a mold mounting plate divided into two parts in a direction transverse to a closing direction of the parts. A quick-acting clamping device holds the parts together with a closing force. At least one of the parts is laterally movable on guide spars after releasing the clamping device. A melt guide system is disposed between the parts. Adapters are disposed in a cassette holder opening formed in at least one of the parts. Mold halves in the form of cassette plates have surfaces facing the melt guide system. At least one of the cassette plates is disposed on the adapters in the opening formed in the at least one part. There is a device disposed on the surface of the at least one cassette plate facing the melt guide system for transferring the closing force.

Abstract: An assembly of aligned, stacked, circuit boards for hot-pressing in an evacuated bag utilizes a sliding body formed of a thermoplastic material which is inserted into elongated peripheral board holes. The sliding body is dimensioned to allow the boards to be slideable in a longitudinal direction at the direction of the sliding body to allow thermal expansion to be compensated for. Disclosed is a tool for reforming the slilding body after insertion into the board holes has a cylindrical heating element with a central bore in which a centering pin is located. The heating element is surrounded by a tubular device which is biased in a sleeve by a compression spring. Application of the tool against the inserted sliding body causes heat forming of a portion of the sliding body to maintain the circuit boards in registry during the hot-pressing period.

Abstract: An apparatus for the interior coating of cavities, particularly of an automobile body, comprising a spray gun having a nozzle probe plug-in coupling and spray shot trigger means and comprising nozzle probes connected to the spray gun, each thereof being allocated to a defined cavity and being composed of a nozzle tube having a plug-in end, nozzle end and positioning detent is created wherein a spray shot is only output or, respectively, can only be output when a full seating of the positioning detent against the outside wall of the cavity has been achieved. This is achieved in the positioning detent is provided with at least one contact sensor that is in an interactive connection with the spray shot trigger means of the spray gun.

Abstract: A mold assembly having a first mold half and a second mold half forms a cavity when the first and second mold halves are mated together. Pins or projections, which extend into the cavity, are provided by the mold halves. A semiconductor leadframe rests on the pins provided by the lower mold half and are spaced a short distance from the pins provided by the upper mold half. The pins from the lower mold half support the leadframe whereas the upper mold half pins restrict the movement of the leadframe during an encapsulating procedure. By shortening the pins from the upper mold half the entire upper surface of the leadframe is encapsulated. This eliminates the necessity of having to backfill the holes left in the encapsulating material after the encapsulating procedure.

Abstract: A curtain coating width changing device in which the width of the backup device at a coating portion can be rapidly changed continuously and smoothly. A backup roller supports a continuously running web. A pair of collar members is provided at respective opposite edge portions of the backup roller and is movable in the axial direction of the backup roller, the collar members lying on an extension of a top portion of the backup roller. A pair of spacers is provided in the spaces between the roller and corresponding ones of the collar members so as to form an extended surface of the top portion of the backup roller and to fill the spaces. Each of the collar members has a spiral end surface, whereby the effective axial length of the extended portion of the top portion of the roller can be adjusted by rotation of the spacers.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying labels in the molds of a plastic blow molding machine of the type wherein a plurality of sets of molds are mounted on a wheel rotatable about a horizontal axis. Mold sections are moved toward and away from one another to enclose a parison, and the parison is then blown to the confines of the cavity between the mold sections. The apparatus removes labels successively from one or more magazines, and deposits labels on an endless conveyor that transports the labels to a position adjacent an open mold. The apparatus laterally transfers the labels successively from the conveyor to a position within the mold section, such that when a mold closes about a plastic parison and the parison is blown, the labels become adhered to the blown plastic article.