Abstract: A forming bucket for use in the preparation of gas attenuated fiber insulation products includes a tubular member having a fiber inlet and a fiber outlet. The tubular member has a conical portion disposed between the fiber inlet and the fiber outlet. The conical portion has a smooth curvilinear surface for minimizing turbulence in a fiber stream flowing through the forming bucket during the gas attenuation process.

Abstract: A forming bucket for use in the preparation of gas attenuated fiber insulation products includes a tubular member having a fiber inlet and a fiber outlet. The tubular member has a conical portion disposed between the fiber inlet and the fiber outlet. The conical portion has a smooth curvilinear surface for minimizing turbulence in a fiber stream flowing through the forming bucket during the gas attenuation process.

Abstract: A plurality of recesses are formed in the bottom of a suitcase in spaced relation with each other. A plurality of mounting devices are provided, each movably mounted in a corresponding one of the recesses. Each of a plurality of wheels is rotatably mounted on a corresponding one of the mounting devices. A control system in the suitcase selectively controls the movement of the mounting devices in the recesses in a manner whereby the wheels are spaced from the bottom of the suitcase for supporting the suitcase in one position and are retracted into the recesses in another position.

Abstract: A cover is mounted in a leakproof manner over the open mouth of a drinking container. An opening is formed through the cover in the area of the circumference of the cover. A closure member is slidably mounted on the cover for movement over the opening whereby the container is rendered spill-proof and for movement to a position free from the opening whereby a user may pour and drink liquid in the container through the opening in the cup.