Abstract: Apparatus for supplying powder to a crucible containing a molten crystal component ina single crystal pulling device. The apparatus includes a separating member for separating the space above the surface of the molten crystal component into a first and second region, a feeding device for feeding the powder into the first region and a supporting device for supporting the separating device. The single crystal is pulled from the molten crystal component in the second region.

Abstract: A hood for an automotive vehicle, contains a hood panel. The hood panel has a pair of flanges being formed by inwardly folding both side edges of the hood panel. The flanges have deformable portions respectively which are formed in central positions of the substantial entire length of the flanges. The deformable portions doubles the hood panel when a strong impact is applied to the food panel in the front-rear direction of the automotive vehicle upon collision accidents, whereby the hood panel does not plunge into the passenger room of the vehicle in case of accidents.