Abstract: A profile strip of U-shaped cross-section is disclosed having two spaced apart arms connected by a base. The arms and base define a chamber for receiving a flange. An adhesion element is provided on at least one of the arms. The adhesion element is held against the flange when the profile strip is mounted thereon, and is further supported on a support surface connected to the one arm. During removal of the profile strip from the flange, the adhesion element rolls on the support surface tending to narrow the chamber.

Abstract: An edge protector trim strip for application to a flange such as that found around door openings on motor vehicles, the strip having a body of generally U-shaped cross-section formed of rubber or plastics material stiffened by a semi-rigid carrier and having throughout its length at least one gripper fin on the internal face of one of the arms of the U and at least two gripper fins of softer material than said at least one gripper fin on the other arm of the U, in which at least an outer portion of said at least one gripper fin is formed of a softer material than the main part of said fin.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing accumulator plate separator pockets, each of which is in the form of two rectangular porous film joined along three edges by a U-shaped edge strip, comprises a rectangular insertion plate, on opposite faces of which the two films are held. The plate is slidable, from a rest position, between two stops which are spaced apart by a distance slightly greater than the width of the plate. An edge strip is positioned across the two stops with the opening of the U facing towards the insertion plate, which is then slid forward to insert one edge into the U of the strip. Further forward movement of the plate causes the edge strip to bend around and engage the two side edges of the plate. The edge strip is then secured to the edges of the films.

Abstract: A profile strip for framing and fastening secondary glazing panes comprising a fastening flange for fastening the strip to a main frame, the flange having orifices for the passage of the heads of fastening screws, and extending from the fastening flange on one side a first profile part for framing the edge of a pane of glass and wherein along the opposite edge of the first profile part a second profile part is provided for clamping over the heads of said fastening screws which, in use, project outwardly above the fastening flange, the second profile part being hingedly connected to the first profile part along a hinge preferably formed of a softer material than the remainder of the profile strip.