Abstract: Close fittings for frangible objects such as glass decanters provided by a collar which can include a pouring spout and handle. The collar is positioned on the rim of the decanter against a gasket which is drawn into compressional engagement with the rim, without any substantial transverse movement that could damage the decanter, by threading a member into the collar. The decanter and the threading member include mating inclined surfaces which facilitate the compressional movement of the gasket into close contact with the rim as the member is threaded into the collar.

Abstract: Assemblages of fasteners are manufactured by the molding of assemblages of connected individual fasteners and simultaneously stretching the fasteners while subjecting them to controlled heating. The end members of the fasteners are protected from adverse heating effects.

Abstract: Apparatus for the control of fluid flow using a flexible disc that is positioned in a control channel and restricted to movement along the longitudinal axis of the channel. This avoids the disadvantages of variable positionable discs, while retaining their advantages. Closure control is exercised by moving the disc into closer contact with a ring seat that is essentially self-purging of debris. Since the disc is confined to essentially longitudinal movement, distortion due to random lateral movement is avoided.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the segregation of molded parts by the use of a coil conveyor. The coil advantageously surrounds an interior cylinder to facilitate the segregation of comparatively small parts. The coil is supported solely at its hub end and moves flexibly with respect to at least one fixed side baffle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the controlled removal of molded parts using a member that is precisely positioned to act between the face of a mold and a structure being molded by engaging the structure and transporting it to a prescribed position for release.

Abstract: Assemblages of fasteners formed by the molding of connected individual members which are removed from the mold and positioned as entire assemblages in end jaws that neither open nor close and are then separated while the filament portions of the fasteners are subjected to directed heat, desirably in the vicinity of the junctions of the filaments with associated cross bars, in order to controllably and substantially simultaneously stretch filaments completely to the junctions with their associated cross bars while avoiding the danger of having one or more of the simultaneously stretched filaments break because of random stretching effects.

Abstract: Cleats which may be positioned as desired on a conveyor belt. Each cleat has ears which permit its temporary and alterable attachment to a belt with alternating ridges and channels that are transverse to the direction of movement of the belt.

Abstract: A tool that is particularly suitable for the installation of objects that require tensioning and severing. A tensioning member is operated through a toggle linkage that collapses when a pre-determined level of tensioning is reached and actuates a cutoff lever. The result is severence of the tensioned object with reduced shock loading. In addition the tool is easy to operate; the tensioning level is accurately and reliably adjustable; and the severed object is controllably ejected from the tool.

Abstract: A tool that is particularly suitable for the installation of objects that require tensioning and severing. A tensioning member is operated through a toggle linkage that collapses when a pre-determined level of tensioning is reached and actuates a cutoff lever. The result is severence of the tensioned object with reduced shock loading. In addition the tool is easy to operate; the tensioning level is accurately and reliably adjustable; and the severed object is controllably ejected from the tool.