Abstract: An apparatus for and method of making a carpeting strip are provided wherein such carpeting strip has integral joining means enabling the forming of a substantially invisible seam between an adjoining pair of carpeting strips upon forming a carpet employing such strips.

Abstract: A hose construction including a corrugated and a curved construction and method of making same are provided and the hose construction comprises at least one layer portion made primarily of an elastomeric material having randomly distributed elongated fibers embedded therein in substantially parallel relation with the fibers extending in a helical pattern about a reference axis of the hose construction and at an angle relative thereto.

Abstract: A molded hose construction and method of making same is provided wherein such hose construction has axially spaced convolutions and a controlled flexibility defined by alternating crests and troughs, and the hose construction has an elastomeric inner layer, an elastomeric outer layer, and an intermediate reinforcing layer made of a fabric material having a substantial open space between cooperating threads defining the fabric material; and the layers are bonded as a unitary structure by strike-through columns of elastomeric material extending through said substantial space with the alternating crests and troughs having a controlled wall thickness throughout which assures the controlled flexibility, and the crests and troughs having been formed with the elastomeric layers in a semi-cured condition to assure said controlled wall thickness thereof.

Abstract: A hose construction having means for dissipating static electricity and method of making same are provided and such hose construction comprises a polymeric inner tubular layer, a braided layer disposed against the inner tubular layer and comprised of a plurality of filaments, and an electrically conductive layer made of carbonaceous particles overlying the braided layer and including particles dispersed between the filaments, the particles are disposed in overlapped relation in layer form and enable relative movement therebetween while maintaining electrical continuity to enable dissipation of the static electricity. The hose construction may comprise an additional braided layer disposed around the electrically conductive layer and sandwiching the electrically conductive layer between the braided layers as well as a protective layer disposed around the entire hose construction.

Abstract: A compressible printing blanket and method of manufacture, in which the blanket has at least one base fabric layer, an elastomeric face, and an intermediate compressible layer. The compressible layer is formed of a microporous material having cavities with interconnected passages. The material is made by admixing particles of hydrated magnesium sulfate in an elastomeric matrix, creating a blowing effect, and leaching the particles from the matrix.

Abstract: A hose construction including a corrugated and a curved construction and method of making same are provided and the hose construction comprises at least one layer portion made primarily of an elastomeric material having randomly distributed elongated fibers embedded therein in substantially parallel relation with the fibers extending in a helical pattern about a reference axis of the hose construction and at an angle relative thereto.