Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing tubular molded products from molding material includes a mold casing and a mold core having a common longitudinal central axis which is vertically disposed. The mold casing and mold core are spaced from one another to define a molding space therebetween. A supply device supplies molding material from above the molding space into the molding space. Treatment apparatus is disposed at treatment zones on the mold core for treating the molding material in the molding space, the treatment including treating the molding material by shaking the molding material or treating the molding material by heating the molding material, or both.

Abstract: A connection for connecting a strap to a frame member of an article of furniture includes a body member adapted to be disposed adjacent to the frame member, the body member having a first surface and a second surface, the strap passing over the first surface, around at least a portion of the frame member, and onto at least a portion of the second surface such that the strap has a loop disposition extending at least partially around the frame member and the body member. A connecting member is disposed over the first surface such that a portion of the strap is located between the connecting member and the body member.

Abstract: An improved support web, particularly for use in the construction of furniture, comprises a band, which may be made of plastic material having spaced, parallel, longitudinal reinforcing threads such as glass fibers embedded therein and a connecting member of plastic material at least one end of the band of which is formed in one piece about the band end by a molding or casting process to surround, on all sides, a folded end of the band having its layers secured together, there being holes passing through the folded end of the band which become filled with material of the connecting member. The connecting member has a strong connection with the band and may be nailed or stapled to the frame of a piece of furniture to connect the support web to the frame. Alternatively, the connecting member may be provided with a hook formation or with a molded-in hook or hooks for connecting it to a frame.

Abstract: A support for furniture, such as outdoor furniture, has a support frame and stretched thereon is a net or lattice-like arrangement of flat web strips of plastics material; where they cross one another the strips are bonded together by means of thin planar enveloping members. The webs extend between and are secured to opposite sides of the frame, and to each end of each web a securing member is attached; each web is secured to an associated side of the frame by looping its end around the side and fastening the end by means of slipping the securing member onto the strip itself in the vicinity of the frame. Several forms of securing member are disclosed, and in each case the member is slotted or U-shaped enabling the member to be slipped transversely onto the strip. Each member has means to prevent the securing member inadvertently slipping transversely off the strip.

Abstract: A net for supporting upholstery in furniture. The net include a plurality of longitudinal and transverse cords arranged perpendicularly relative to each other and forming a plurality of cross-over points. A molded synthetic connecting member is bonded to the transverse and longitudinal cords at their cross-over points and completely encloses both cords in the region of their cross-over points.

Abstract: A connection between a metal wire hook and a cord of synthetic fiber material particularly suitable for connecting nets of crossing cords into frames for chairs, sofas, beds and similar furniture. The metal wire has a bent portion with a free end. The bent portion of the metal wire spans an angle in excess of 180.degree. and has a pair of shanks which define a clearance space therebetween. The cord extends through this clearance space and the portion of the cord in the clearance space is squeezed and has therefore a reduced cross-section. The hooked portion of the metal wire and the squeezed portion of the cord are preferably cast into a sheathing of thermoplastic material.