Abstract: A surface air conditioning device includes a plurality of passages through a support surface which overlies a closed volume in which temperature conditioned air is supplied; each passage is provided with a pressure actuated flow control valve which is normally closed to prevent loss of conditioned air through the associated passage; pressure contact with the valve effects opening thereof to allow conditioned air to flow through the passage.

Abstract: Mattresses and cushions, which have a rolling-massaging function and magnetic-therapeutic effect are described. The rolling-massaging magnetic-therapeutic mattress or cushion comprises an upper covering, an intermediate layer, an interior layer, a compound liner and a bottom covering. Between the upper covering and the intermediate layer there is provided a magnetic-therapeutic massaging layer including balls, magnetics beads, element frames and a locating substrate. The balls and magnetic beads are contained in subcavities of the element frames, rolling omni-directionally.

Abstract: Waterbed having a plurality of cushioning bolsters extending peripherally of the mattress, with elongated reinforcing elements extending longitudinally of the bolsters. Adjacent ones of the reinforcing elements are connected together at the corners of the bed in a manner permitting the elements to move longitudinally of each other. A liner of water impervious material extends beneath the mattress and along inner sides of the bolsters, and a decorative cover having a layer of water impervious material extending along upper and outer sides of the bolsters is sealed to the liner at the top of the bolsters.

Abstract: A fastener for preventing quilts from being kicked off is provided. The fastener includes a quilt and a wrapping sheet which have corresponding hook-and-loop type fasteners for wrapping a child's body and firmly securing the quilt over the child.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a framework is arranged to pivotally mount a bed structure including a mattress to permit an individual to elevate the feet portion of the individual relative to the head. The feet of the individual are secured within a strap structure, with the strap structure rotatably mounted relative to a rotary support. The tilting bed apparatus allows a person to sleep in a tilted position, whereby beneficial effects of gravity, such as increased blood flow to the brain and reduced spinal column compression, may be obtained.

Abstract: A multiuse knife for faciliating the use and maintenance of muzzle-loading firearms comprising a plurality of tools having blade, prismatic or cylindrical shape, each of which in turn is shaped or realized with a plurality of elements so as to perform a plurality of functions, hinged onto one single handle consisting of small cheeks, folders and blade springs for allowing the housing of the tools and their use at an opening of 90.degree. as well 180.degree. with respect to the axis of the handle.

Abstract: A dockboard having an improved return-to-dock-level mechanism. The dockboard includes a ramp having its rear edge hinged to the frame of the dockboard and a lip is hinged to the front edge of the ramp and is movable between a downwardly hanging pendant position and an extended position. The ramp is biased to an upwardly inclined position by a counterbalancing mechanism. A holddown mechanism interconnects the ramp and the frame, and permits downward movement of the ramp but prevents upward movement of the ramp unless released through operation of a release lever. A link is pivoted to the underside of the ramp and an arm pivotally connects the link with the lip. The distal end of the link is located forwardly and below the level of an abutment on the release lever when the ramp is at a downwardly inclined position and the lip is extended.

Abstract: A motorized anti-plaque toothbrush comprises a handle (1) at one end of which is a cleaning/massaging head (3), in particular a brushing head, which rotates about an axis which is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle (1) and is turned with a continuous one-way rotary motion or with a reciprocating rotary motion by a motor, preferably an electric motor, housed in the handle (1). According to the invention, the cleaning/massaging head (3) is composed of at least two separate cleaning/massaging tool parts (4, 5) that are supported coaxially with respect to each other in such a way that they can rotate relative to each other, being turned in mutually opposite directions in the case of continuous one-way rotation and in phase opposition to each other in the case of reciprocating rotation.

Abstract: A high-speed conversion for floor treating machines which comprises a wheeled frame, an impeller member attached to the floor treating drive of a floor treating machine for rotation therewith, a plurality of speed accelerators fixedly attached to the impeller member and having an end portion thereof engaging the frame and having an opposite end portion fixedly attached to a roller for engaging a floor treating element support which is rotatably journaled to the impeller member. A floor treating element such as a brush, pad, or sand paper is fastenable to the floor-facing side of the floor treating element support for rotatable engagement to the floors. In operation, the impeller member rotates at a speed up to 300 rpm and the speed accelerators rotate the floor treating element and support at speeds capable of exceeding 2500 rpm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for cleaning and/or treating elongated closed ducts or channels, particularly ventilation ducts. The device includes an automotive vehicle and mounted thereon a rotary brush useful for cleaning and/or surface treating. The rotary brush is mounted for rotation on a shaft that extends generally at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the duct. The invention also contemplates mounting a television camera onto the automotive vehicle for monitoring results of the cleaning and/or treating operation.

Abstract: A sponge mop that comprises a backing plate upon which both a sponge and a scrubber strip have been mounted so as to expose an edge of said backing plate for use as a cleaning tool. Said backing plate may be heated and thereafter said sponge may be heat fused to said backing plate and said scrubber strip may be heat fused to said backing plate in perpendicular fashion to said sponge so as to expose an edge of said backing plate for use as a cleaning tool.

Abstract: A retractable sootblower for use in cleaning heat exchanger surfaces during a single stroke of its operating cycle. A control system is utilized to vary the rate at which the blowing medium is discharged from the lance tube into the heat exchanger. The rate of discharge is greater during the cleaning stroke of the lance tube than during the non-cleaning stroke.

Abstract: A disengageable, portable, self-contained fluid conduit cleaning device for unclogging fuel lines, plumbing lines or similar fluid conduits has a pneumatic pump, and a pressure delivery tank chamber. Controls alternatively connect the pump to supply either a pressure charge or a partial vacuum to the chamber. A delivery valve connects the chamber to the fluid conduit, to provide sudden pneumatic or hydraulic shocks to impact and break loose clogging material from the fluid conduit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool comprising a housing having a base that is provided with at least one intake opening over which is provided a brush chamber in which is disposed a brush roller having bristles that project into the intake opening. A flow channel connects the brush chamber to a connector that can communicate with a vacuum line of a vacuum cleaning unit. A turbine chamber is disposed in the flow channel and accommodates an air turbine that can rotatably drive the brush roller. The housing also has a wet intake opening that is disposed approximately in the plane of the base of the housing. Parallel to the brush chamber and the flow channel, the housing has a wet intake channel that connects the wet intake opening to the connector. Respective controllable flow blocking devices are disposed in the wet intake channel and in the flow channel.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning unit is mounted to the rear of a conventional forklift truck and operated through the power system of the forklift to provide continuous vacuum cleaning of the floor surface traversed by the forklift during its normal material handling use. Conventional Vacuum cleaning time and frequency is greatly reduced by the use of the forklift cleaning system.

Abstract: A handle adapted for replacing a heater and blower system removably located in a central opening defined a top enclosure of a countertop oven. The handle comprises a mounting system for removably attaching the handle to the top enclosure in order to replace the heater and blower system when the heater and blower system is removed. The handle enables a user to remove the top enclosure from the bottom enclosure by lifting up on the handle when the handle is installed in the top enclosure. In this manner, the countertop oven may be converted to a food server comprising the handle, the top enclosure, and the bottom enclosure.

Abstract: A decorative pull tab adapted for being pivotally connected to a slide fastener slider body and for fastening a decorative piece thereto. The decorative pull tab comprising a ring pivotally connected to the slider body and a pull tab body including a pair of first and second clamping plates and a hinge joint joining the first and second plates, the pull tab body being folded over itself on the hinge joint, with the ring pivotally connected to the hinge joint and with the decorative piece clamped between the first and second clamping plate.

Abstract: A snowboard ratchet-type buckling arrangement includes a housing and a strap slidably received within the housing. The strap has a rack of teeth on its upper surface. A tab is pivotally mounted to the housing about a first axis and is spring-biased into engagement with the rack of teeth on the strap. The tab allows the strap to move in a first direction and prevents movement of the strap in a second direction. A lever arm is pivotally mounted about the housing about the first axis and a second axis which is spaced from the first axis. When the lever arm is pivoted about the second axis, saw teeth engage the rack of teeth on the strap to incrementally ratchet the strap through the housing in the first direction.

Abstract: A wrist watch (1) and wrist watch strap combination (2, 3) includes a manually operable securing mechanism for securing the wrist watch to the wrist watch strap to allow easy removal and replacement of the strap. The mechanism may comprise links (4) on the wrist watch and on the strap which may be interlinked with one another.

Abstract: A flexible fastener has an apex region, a first cantilevered leg and a second cantilevered leg, joined to one another at an apex region. A distributed spring action area is positioned off of the apex region, and along at least one of the cantilevered legs, and is formed by providing the apex with a relatively thick head compared with the thickness of the leg members, so that flexure is limited to the legs, and kept away from the apex region. The flexible fastener is particularly suited for use in a catch assembly for jewelry, especially a bangle. Preferably the flexible fastener is substantially planar, and flexes within its plane of construction. Although the flexible fastener can be constructed from any material which acts as a spring, preferably the fastener is constructed from heat treatable carat gold alloy spring material.

Abstract: A carabiner having a body which forms a part of a loop. A gate is connected to the body and forms a closed loop configuration therewith when the gate is in the closed position. A trigger is provided to release the gate from an open position. The trigger operates at the pivot end of the gate, preferably working in conjunction with a biasing spring. The preferred biasing spring holds the gate in an open position until the gate is activated to release. The biasing spring also preferably forces the gate into the closed position.

Abstract: A ring to which things can be tied, hooked or otherwise linked is pivotally affixed to the end of an elongated shank. At the opposite end of the shank is a wide hook, preferably as wide as the connecting ring. Integral with the shank is a leaf member which protrudes into the hollow of the hook. The leaf member and tongue of the hook are biased toward each other. The hook is used to catch a rigid planar lip of a structure. The biasing causes the lip to be clamped between the leaf member and hook tongue to hold the device in place. The hook is oriented so that any tension applied to the connecting ring is counteracted by force against by the hook by the rigid planar lip. Things connected to the ring are thereby anchored by the structure.

Abstract: An impact cushion for a seat belt latch includes a sleeve of a latex rubber material sized to slide lengthwise over a female seat belt connector, with an interference fit. The front side of the sleeve has an opening in a position corresponding to the release button of the connector, so that the button is not obstructed. The rear of the cushion is provided with a rigid metal plate; segmented ribs running lengthwise along the inside upper and lower surfaces of the sleeve hold the rear of the seat belt a short distance away from the plate. The cushion is intended to reduce the incidence of seat belt buckle failure during accidents, resulting from impact directly to the buckle.

Abstract: A napped textile product is prepared by supplying a polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer yarn having an elongation of from about 20% to about 80%, a tenacity of from about 2.5 to about 3.5 grams/denier, and a boiling water shrinkage of from about 2% to about 15%; (b) forming a fabric from the yarn, so that substantially all yarn is the polyester yarn supplied in step (a); and (c) providing the fabric prepared in step (b) to a napping machine.

Abstract: A tenter clip is provided for gripping a web of thermoplastic film between the curved surface of a toggle arm and an anvil surface which is tapered at each of its ends. The surface configurations of the toggle arm and anvil define effective surfaces for gripping the film while allowing the film to stretch under these surfaces. Beads are formed at the edges of the web during stretching. These beads wedge into substantially V-shaped gripping regions defined by the toggle arm and anvil to assist in the stretching operation.

Abstract: A method for the production of a fibrous product containing curled fibers includes applying rectilinear bi-component fibers (17) to the upper side of a raw material sheet (2) before it is introduced into a defibrator (1). Immediately before the introduction a heating is effected. When the rectininear bi-component fibers (17) are introduced into defibrator (1), the beater bars (9) effect a curling effect to provide a raw material including curled bi-component fibers. Hereby it is possible to substantially reduce the manufacturing costs, however, having the effect of curled bi-component fibers in the final fibrous product. Moreover, a good bonding of the fibers is obtained in the final product.

Abstract: A knitted wire carrier for use in the manufacture of weather seals comprising, a wire folded into a zig-zag configuration for carrying a plurality of polymeric warp threads knitted on the wire and at least one meltable filament laid-in into at least two adjacent warp threads, whereby on heating, the melted filament causes the at least two adjacent warp threads to be bonded to the wire and/or to each other. The resulting wire carrier is stabilized against warp drift and is useful in the manufacture of a wire carrier reinforced weather seal. A method of manufacturing the carrier using a modified knitter is provided.

Abstract: A vibration damper is formed from two metal layers. The first metal layer is coated with primer layers, slit, and partially stamped to form a strip holding a plurality of vibration damper blanks. Each of these blanks has a body portion and tab portions. A second metal layer is formed separately by coating a second metal strip with adhesive and stamping it to form a plurality of vibration damper blanks but without tabs. The two strips are aligned, bonded together and the vibration dampers are formed and stamped out. (The tabs, which are only on one layer, are bent to form clips.) Due to this construction the clips cannot delaminate and provide a noiseless metal contact with the shoe plate, while an improved adhesive can be employed to bond the two metal layers together.

Abstract: An arrow tip remover for removing field and target arrow tips lodged in objects comprising a sleeve having a tip end and a base end; a bolt having a tip end and a base end with the bolt disposed within the sleeve such that the tip end thereof is extendable from the tip end of the sleeve and the base end thereof is extended from the base end of the sleeve; a coupling mechanism for coupling the tip end of the bolt to an arrow tip; and an extensible mechanism for extending the base end of the bolt away from the base end of the sleeve; whereby when an arrow tip is lodged in an object, coupling the tip end of the bolt to the arrow tip with the coupling mechanism, positioning the tip end of the sleeve against the object, and extending the bolt from the sleeve with the extensible mechanism dislodges the arrow tip.

Abstract: A cam bearing alignment tool for installing and aligning the number one cam bearing in an internal combustion engine comprising a ring adapted to receive the number one cam bearing of an engine; and a plurality of legs, each leg having a base end, a tip end and an intermediate portion therebetween with the tip ends of the legs coupled to the ring and the intermediate portions extended downwards therefrom to terminate at the base ends with each base end having a screw hole disposed thereon adapted to receive a screw therein for coupling with an engine block such that the cam bearing hole thereof is axially aligned with the ring.

Abstract: An enclosure system for use in on-site installation of vehicle glass includes a stationary frame for mounting to the roof of a conventional van, and a movable frame adapted for movement relative to the stationary frame. The movable frame is movable between a storage position and an extended position, in which it is positioned over the vehicle in which glass is to be installed. A curtain is mounted to a channel track system associated with the movable frame, for enclosing the portion of the vehicle in which the glass is to be installed. The movable frame includes a series of transparent panels, which cooperate with the curtain to define a temporary enclosure about a portion of the vehicle. A heater is employed to heat the enclosure in the event the ambient temperature is too low to allow a glass installation to take place. The transparent panels function to keep precipitation off the vehicle.

Abstract: A friction element subassembly for an automatic transmission includes a hydraulic cylinder fixed to a hub, the hub providing a snap ring groove, and a balance piston surrounding the hub defining a space within. A return ring assembly, located in a piston, applies a force to the center of a ring through a load cell. The position of one end of a length gauge is set at a predetermined distance from a reference position, the gauge extending through a guide bushing and ring to a snap ring groove. When a predetermined force of a predetermined magnitude is applied to the ring, a preferred thickness of the snap ring is determined from a dimensional change readily accessible from the assembly. A snap ring having substantially the same thickness as the preferred thickness is inserted in the snap ring groove to produce a predetermined compression preload in the spring assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an economical vacuum furnace for heat treating of heat treatable articles including: A vacuum furnace heat treating chamber having reduced thickness at its ends in order to arrest heat transfer at seals at the ends of the chamber; and Heating apparatus exterior of the heat treating chamber for heating the interior of the chamber.

Abstract: A metal mold for producing a wood type golf club head, including an upper metal mold member having a molding recess including a surface for molding an upper end portion of a shaft bore in a club head, a lower metal mold member having a molding recess including a surface for molding a sole of the club head, a shaft bore molding upper pin fitted firmly in the portion of the surface of the upper metal mold member which corresponds to an upper end portion of the shaft bore, so as to project to the inner side of the metal mold, and a shaft bore-molding lower pin fitted firmly in the lower metal mold member so as to project to the inner side of the metal mold, the upper and lower pins being arranged coaxially in an opposed state via a narrow clearance, the direction in which the upper and lower pins are arranged crossing perpendicularly the direction in which the joint surfaces of the upper and lower metal mold members extend.

Abstract: A sliding contact producing method is provided wherein noble metal balls are easily positioned on a metal plate; the weld strength between the noble metal ball and the metal plate can be obtained sufficiently; and a noble metal mounting jig can be prevented from damage when the metal plate is beam-welded with the noble metal ball. While being received in the recess portions of a jig, the noble metal balls are respectively contacted with bowllike recesses formed in the base surface of the metal plate. YAG laser beam is irradiated on the metal plate to weld the metal plate with the noble metal ball. Then the metal plate is sheared in a determined shape to form resilient strips. The present invention can improve welding operation efficiency and the reliability of welded portions. Since the metal plate being wider than that of the resilient strip receives beam, the metal contact mounting jig can be prevented from damage due to beam welding.

Abstract: An assembly method and a thermostat for an electric/gas oven are provided. An enclosure formed by a base and a cover for enclosing a switch subassembly includes axially aligned channels extending through opposed walls and external keying and positioning features. A pair of axially aligned actuators are received within the axially aligned channels. A frame having cooperating keying and positioning features positions and supports the enclosure containing the switch subassembly and supports both a temperature responsive subassembly and a spindle subassembly in operative position with respect to the actuators.

Abstract: A monolithic gallium arsenide (GaAs) phased array using integrated gold (Au) posts for interconnecting multiple substrate layers. The phased array includes a GaAs substrate having transmit/receive modules fabricated on one side and radiating elements etched on the backside of the same substrate. The conductive gold posts are integrated on the same side with the transmit/receive modules and interconnect the transmit/receive modules with a distribution network which is printed on a second substrate. Gold posts are also used to interconnect DC bias and control lines of the two substrates.

Abstract: A joint terminal for bus bars and a method for manufacturing same from a concatenated strip of terminals. A plurality of female-female terminals having bus bar engaging portions at lower portions thereof are united together through a uniting strip and removed as desired to be connected to the bus bars via the engaging portions.

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has cap structure with upstanding fin elements directed perpendicular to the blade edges to define a cap surface featuring low frictional resistance characteristics during shaving. The fin elements are spaced at a pitch distance of 0.3 to 0.7 millimeter, are 0.3 to 1.0 millimeter in height and are substantially triangular in cross-section with an aspect ratio of 2:1 to 4:1.

Abstract: A safety razor head comprises a head frame (101) carrying a cap member (104) and two blade units (105) all mounted in slots in end walls (103) of the frame (101) so as to be movable vertically, i.e. towards and away from the base (102) of the frame. The movable elements are urged upwardly by springs (106). The blade units (105) comprise metal pressing (108) of inverted L-shaped cross-section. Blade members (107) are attached to the top limbs (109) and guard portions (111, 112) are spaced forwardly of the blade edges (107A). The pressing (108) has projecting ears (114) at opposite ends by which each unit is mounted in the frame (101) for limited pivotal movement about an axis parallel with and close to the blade edge (107A).

Abstract: A hydraulic puncher comprises a generally C-shaped frame member having a pair of opposed ends between which a workpiece is disposed, and a hydraulic actuator fixedly connected to one end of the frame member. Provided on one end of the frame member is a ram having a punch fixed to the front end of the ram and reciprocated by an actuator. The other end of the frame member supports a die cooperating with the punch via a removable die mount. The die mount has a groove open toward the interior of the C-shaped frame, for receiving a part of a workpiece.

Abstract: A gyro compass having a gyro case housing therein a gyro and supported with freedom of three axes, functions for outputting a signal corresponding to an inclined angle of the gyro spin axis relative to the horizontal plane, and a function for applying a torque around a vertical axis of the gyro case in proportion to an input signal. A controller is supplied with a signal corresponding to the inclined angle and a latitude value at which the gyro compass is located, and a constant relative to the input latitude value is determined by the controller after the gyro compass is energized. A signal, resulting from differentiating the signal corresponding to the inclined angle during a predetermined time, is added to the product of the signal corresponding to the inclined angle and the constant. This added signal functions as the input signal for the gyro, whereby a constant optimum north-seeking movement is carried out regardless of the change of the latitude value.

Abstract: A very small pitch sensor which accurately measures angular rotation about he pitch axis while being substantially insensitive to angular rotations about the roll or yaw axes. The pitch sensor comprises a spherical cavity that is fluid filled. The fluid fill further comprises one half conductive fluid and one half dielectric fluid. The fluids are selected to be immiscible and of different densities. The inside of the spherical cavity is segmented into three surface areas for connection to an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit measures voltage differentials between the segmented surface areas which vary with the conductive fluid surface in contact with the respective segmented areas. The conductive fluid surface contact area varies with the angular rotation of the cavity and about the pitch axis.

Abstract: A marking device having a housing with a tape opening and a marker opening. A coiled tape is disposed within the housing such that the coiled tape may be extended or retracted through the tape opening. At least one linkage engaging aperture is secured to the coiled tape. A marking member is movably disposed within the housing and is adaptable to extend and retract within the marker opening. A linkage assembly is movably disposed within the housing such that when the linkage engaging aperture engages the linkage assembly, the linkage assembly engages and moves the marking member through the marker opening.

Abstract: Apparatus for drying a wet paper web during manufacture of the paper web. The apparatus allows the moisture profile of the web to be carefully controlled and adjusted. The apparatus includes a rotatable dryer drum and a hood partially encompassing the rotatable dryer drum. A plurality of elongated heater nozzle boxes are disposed in the hood interior and extend across the dryer drum in the cross-machine direction, the elongated heater nozzle boxes being arrayed side-by-side in the machine direction. A plurality of gas burners is located in each of the nozzle box interiors and arranged side-by-side along the length of the nozzle box interiors for producing hot combustion gases within the nozzle box interiors of the heater nozzle boxes.

Abstract: The invention is related to a method and a device in the drying section of a paper machine for reducing the tendency of the paper to curl. The paper web is dried on drying cylinders, against whose heated faces the paper web is pressed by means of a drying wire. In the drying section, groups of drying cylinders are used, in which twin-wire draw and/or single-wire draw is/are applied. In the drying section, hot water steam is fed substantially onto the entire width of the paper web, by means of which steam tensions that have been formed or that tend to be formed in the fiber mesh in the paper web are relaxed by means of heat and moisture in the area of their formation or substantially immediately thereafter. Moreover, the transverse curling profile and/or moisture profile of the paper web can be controlled by the steam treatment.

Abstract: A dehumidifying machine is used for dehydrating materials and includes a tank used for depositing the materials therein, a draft tube system which has an inlet portion and an outlet portion communicated with the tank, an induced draft fan which is mounted in the draft tube system between the inlet and outlet portions and which has an inhaling portion and an exhaling portion so as to circulate the air in the dehumidifying machine, and a heating device mounted in the draft tube system in order to heat the air, which is exhaled from the outlet portion of the draft tube system into the tank so as to dehydrate the materials. The dehumidifying machine further includes a filter device which is mounted in the draft tube system near the inlet portion so as to block impurities carried in the air from moving into the heat device and the tank.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a moisture sealing apparatus for a powdery brazing flux, comprising an open-topped container for the powdery brazing flux, a nozzle positioned at the center over the container and adapted to cause dry air to flow out through a slit opened out in all horizontal directions, and an air pipe for supplying the dry air, which is connected to the nozzle. According to the apparatus, a powdery flux having strong deliquescence is always kept a completely dry state.

Abstract: A clothes dryer is adapted to reduce residual static in clothing items. The sidewall of the drum carries conductive tumbling vanes and a conductive projection. The vanes engage clothing items at the periphery of the dram interior. The projection penetrates further into the drum to contact clothing items that tend to locate there when the dryer is very full. The projection curves in the direction of drum rotation to avoid trapping clothing against the drum side wall. The vanes and projection are coupled to the ground terminal of an electrical main to dissipate static charges gathered from the clothing. To enhance electrical coupling to the rotary drum, a copper ring is mounted around the drum and a copper contact plate is supported from the dryer housing and spring-biased to engage the copper ting. Residual static is further reduced with a grounded conductive plate located near the bottom of the dryer opening that accesses the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring heat from a web includes a chill roll having a cylindrical outer side surface. The web moves along a path which extends part way around the chill roll. A nozzle extends between opposite edge portions of the web and extends circumferentially around a portion of the cylindrical outer side surface of the chill roll. A central portion of the nozzle directs a flow of air against a central portion of the web upstream of a location where the web normally engages the chill roll to deflect the central portion of the web into engagement with the chill roll. Opposite side portions of the nozzle extend away from the central portion of the nozzle and extend downstream from the location where the central portion of the web is deflected toward the chill roll. This results in a smoothing action which extends across the web and downstream along the web from the central portion of the web.