Abstract: A match splint is formed from a rigid core member, which can be substantially non-porous, e.g. of glass, metal or plastic, or porous, e.g. of wood or wood substitute, with an absorbent layer of finely divided particles or fibres adhering to the core adjacent the head of the match, the absorbent layer acting as the reservoir to hold the fuel, e.g. paraffin wax, as an impregnant therein.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of matches which comprises applying to a match splint, before the formation thereon of the match head, a surface coating of an aqueous dispersion comprising (i) a low melting point solid fuel e.g. paraffin wax, (ii) a finely divided particulate or fibrous filler and (iii) either a water-immiscible volatile solvent for the fuel or a water-soluble or water-dispersible adhesive, or a mixture of the two; and thereafter drying the coated splint to deposit thereon adjacent the end thereof, on which the head is to be formed, a surface coating comprising a mixture of said fuel and said filler, and, if present, said adhesive.

Abstract: A bearing retainer comprising a base having a hole therein to receive a generally cylindrical housing, the housing having a plurality of upper lugs extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom, a plurality of lower lugs extending outwardly and upwardly, and a plurality of inwardly directed projections in the housing, the parts being so arranged that, in use, the plurality of upper lugs act upon the base and the plurality of lower lugs act upon a panel so as to retain the base, the housing and the panel in assembled relation.