Abstract: An improved rocket motor and a method for its manufacture are characterized by the provision of a thermoplastic elastomer binder in the outer casing, the insulation layer, and the propellant. When the motor is heated to the melting point of the binder, the bondlines between the propellant and insulation and between the insulation and casing are simultaneously fused to form a unitary motor structure.

Abstract: A structural panel comprises truncated polyhedral elements projecting from a base sheet, with the base sheet and truncation surfaces providing increased bonding areas for external face sheets. Mass produced, identical panels which are nestable for shipping and storage may be combined in an interlocking arrangement to form a combined panel which is nearly isotropic in its reaction to external loads.

Abstract: A solar energy collector has, as its basic component, a molded multipocketed collector panel, the pockets of which are modified polyhedral shapes, to increase exposed surface and heat transfer areas. This panel, having various polyhedral pockets in combination with glazing and a back cover, provides an overall, structurally sound collector which may have degrees of curvature ranging from flat to compound to spherical. A through-window ventilation receptacle may be used to support the collector, and may also serve as a plenum, if desired, to facilitate intake and distribution of room air.

Abstract: Structural cores in the form of open-ended polyhedrons joined together al common edges or sides are generating high industrial interest because of the great strengths they possess relative to their weights. A structural core medium of interwoven fibrous filaments coated with plastic is highly satisfactory, but it has the disadvantage that it is very difficult, if not heretofore impossible, to produce in other than planar, sandwich or cylindrical form. A jig for the fabrication of such cores has not come into existance. This invention provides a jig which makes possible the fabrication of such polyhedral structural cores.

Abstract: Thermoforming, utilized for making articles from sheets of thermoplastic ins, does not readily yield articles having desired strength properties. Using both thermoplastic and thermosetting resins in the process results in articles embodying fabrication stresses akin to those in prestressed concrete.

Abstract: Thermoforming, utilized for making articles from sheets of thermoplastic ins, does not always yield articles having desired strength properties. It has been suggested that both thermoplastic and thermosetting layers be used to making the articles stronger. However it was virtually impossible to bond the layers together. A process is provided herein for obtaining that bond.

Abstract: Thermoforming, utilized for making articles from sheets of thermoplastic ins, does not readily yield articles having desired strength properties. Using both thermoplastic and thermosetting resins in the process results in articles embodying fabrication stresses akin to those in prestressed concrete.