Abstract: Superalloy with a nickel base matrix having good mechanical properties when ot in respect of tensile strength, creep resistance, low cycle fatigue and resistance to crack-propagation of which the composition in percentages by weight is as follows: Cr 11 to 13; Co 8 to 17; Mo 6 to 8; Nb less than or equal to 1.5; Ti 4 to 5; Al 4 to 5; Hf less than or equal to 1; C, B, Zr each less than or equal to 500 ppm; Ni remainder to 100. The alloy can be manufactured advantageously by powder metallurgy techniques and used in the manufacture of turbo machine disks.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding large sheets of thermoplastic film in a U-shaped fold comprising a trapezoidal former or frame which tapers from a relatively wide width to a substantially narrower width about one-half the width of the relatively wide width and which extends downwardly across a flat plane about the width of the narrower width, a tucker bar or V-shaped member mounted on the trapezoidal former for receiving and inwardly folding the edges of the film to be folded, and a top plane mounted on the trapezoidal former just above and substantially parallel to the tucker bar for receiving and guiding the unfolded portion of the plastic film thereover. Means for receiving the sheet of plastic film and guiding the film over the trapezoidal former and a means for receiving the plastic film after it has been folded are also provided. Adjustment means are further provided for raising and lowering the tucker bar.

Abstract: A monocrystalline alloy with a high resistance to creep having a nickel base matrix, with a density of the order of 8.5 and having a percentage, by weight, composition as follows: Co 5 to 8%--Cr 6.5 to 10%--Mo 0.5 to 2.5%--W 5 to 9%--Ta 6 to 9%--Al 4.5 to 5.8%--Ti 1 to 2%--Nb 0 to 1.5%--C, Zr, and B each less than 100 ppm--Ni remainder to 100%. Furthermore, the summation Ta+Mo+1/2 W lies between 11.5% and 13.5% by weight, the atomic sum Ti+Al+Ta+Nb lies between 15.5% and 17%, the atomic sum Ta+Nb+Mo+1/2 W lies between 4% and 5.5%, the atomic sum Ti+Al+Ta+Nb+Mo+1/2 W lies between 17.5% and 19% and the atomic sum Ti+Al lies between 12.8% and 14.5%.

Abstract: An alloy which is resistant to high temperature oxidation includes by weight 15 to 30% of chromium, at least 10% of nickel, at least 20% of iron, 4 to 6% of aluminum and at least 0.001% of at least one metal belonging to the group formed by the rare earths and metals in the same category, such as yttrium and scandium.

Abstract: An anchoring and fire extinguishing system for mobile homes and the like comprising a water filled container that has a shape which is complementary to the peripheral outer edge of the mobile home, such that the mobile home may be positioned on top of the filled water container and supported thereby. The interior of the water filled container is provided with a pressurizing means operable to maintain the pressure of the water at a sufficient level such that water may be communicated through suitable conduits to a plurality of sprinkling heads disposed within the interior of the mobile home to extinguish a fire therein.

Abstract: Cobalt based alloy containing 5% to 30% Ni; 18% to 25% Cr; 5% to 17% of at least one of W, Ta and Mo; 0.10% to 0.30% C; 50 ppm to 200 ppm B; 0 to 0.3% Fe; 0 to 2% Mn; 0 to 1% HF; 0 to 1% La; 0 to 1% Y; 0.5% to 2% in total of Ti and/or Nb, the balance being Co; and a heat treatment for such alloy comprising solution heat treatment in a protective atmosphere at 1150.degree. C to 1250.degree. C for at least 1 hour, rapid cooling, and then age hardening for from 12 to 24 hours at from 750.degree. C to 850.degree. C to effect carbide precipitation of MC carbides, M being titanium or niobium.