Abstract: A reinforced hose coupling including an end fitting having first and second, axially extending sections with the first section comprising a connector and a second section providing a nipple with external grooves. A metal ferrule is mounted on the nipple and is connected to the end fitting. The ferrule has an external depression formed in a side thereof. Two holes are formed in this depression and extend through the wall of the ferrule. A reinforced hose end having flexible tubular rubber or plastic layers is crimped between the ferrule and the nipple. The hose end has an outer wire extending about the exterior of the tubular layers. An end piece of this wire extends through the holes and across the depression helping to secure the hose end to the coupling and providing an indication to the user that the coupling is in usable condition. Preferably the ferrule is formed with a circumferentially extending internal rim at one end, which rim is forced into a circumferential groove formed in the end-fitting.

Abstract: A press machine for attachment of eyelets including a simple die configuration capable of allowing the user to easily carry out an eyelet attachment process on a table. The press machine includes a die that enables the dual operation of punching the sheet or fabric for the eyelet as well as attaching the eyelet.

Abstract: At a crossing, rubber interface strips are positioned between the rails and the asphalt or concrete. A U-shaped spring-clip fits underneath the rail, and has upstanding arms that carry tappets, which engage the strips. One of the arms is threaded, and carries a screwed tappet-rod. Turning the tappet-rod closes the distance between the tappets, clamping the strips onto the sides of the rail, and forcing the springy arms apart. The spring-clips are manipulated into position while in an unstressed condition. The spring-clip is only brought up to force when finally assembled. Assembly can be done without tools, and with little danger of mix-assembly, or of injury to workers.

Abstract: In the present invention, at least one tubular blank and at least one article such as a metal stamping, to be attached to a hydroformed part, are loaded into a die. The tube is hydroformed using typical methods. The article is positioned in the die such that, when the tube is hydroformed, the final hydroformed tube contacts the article at least at a point. Attachment means, such as a laser welder, are provided with access to the contact point between the article and the hydroformed tube so that a tack weld or other attachment can be made between the article and the hydroformed tube while still in the closed die. The hydroformed tube and attached article are then removed as a joint assembly from the die.

Abstract: A method for assembling or disassembling cutting inserts mounted in a rotary cutting tool assembly (20). The cutting tool assembly comprises a plurality of coaxially mounted cutters (22) on a common shaft (24) having an axis of rotation (A). The cutters have insert receiving pockets (30) having threaded bores (38) substantially parallel to the axis of rotation (A). Each of the insert receiving pockets has a cutting insert (28) having a through bore that is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation (A). Each of the cutting inserts is secured by means of a clamping screw (36). Each clamping screw is tightened with a key (42), the key having a head portion (44) engaging the clamping screw and a holding portion (46) transversely directed to the axis (B) of the head portion.

Abstract: A torque limiting device that allows a drill string to rotate relative to the cutting structure of the bit when a predetermined torque is applied between the cutting structure of the drill bit and the drill string. The torque limiting device utilizes a retaining member which restricts rotational movement of a first component of the torque limiting device relative to a second component. When a sufficient torque load is placed on the cutting structure of the drill bit, the retaining member allows rotational movement of the first component relative to the second component and allows the drill string to continue to rotate relative to the cutting structure of the bit until the torque is sufficiently reduced. The torque limiting device may be an integral part of a drill bit, may be a separate device attached between the drill string and the drill bit or between the drill string and a downhole motor, or may be part of a near-bit sub or incorporated in a downhole motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an end module assembly for installation on a motor vehicle and a method for assembling the same. The assembly comprises an exterior fascia configured to comprise a portion of a vehicle body when the assembly is installed on the vehicle. An external visible component is configured to be positioned in a predetermined orientation with respect to the fascia with surfaces thereof facing exteriorly of the fascia. The external component is positioned relative to the fascia such that the position controlling portion guides the external component into the predetermined orientation and supports the component thereat, thereby allowing the assembly to be installed on the vehicle without requiring reorientation of the component. The present invention also relates to a loading fixture for installing a front end module assembly onto a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of making an edge assembly for an insulating glass unit, the edge assembly including a closed hollow spacer, the method comprising (1) dispensing a flowable desiccating matrix formulation onto a portion of the spacer which will be inside the hollow spacer when the spacer has been closed; (2) allowing or causing the formulation to solidify into a solid matrix and to detach from any attachment to the spacer; and (3) closing the spacer whereby the detached matrix will be retained within the spacer.

Abstract: A system for processing elongate workpieces. The system consists of a first machining unit for performing a first processing operation on an elongate workpiece that is situated at a first location and a second machining unit for performing a second processing operation on an elongate workpiece that is situated at a second location that is vertically spaced from the first location. The system further consists of a first supply unit on which a plurality of elongate workpieces can be placed in a stored position. A transfer assembly engages an elongate workpiece in a stored position and selectively delivers an elongate a workpiece engaged by the transfer assembly to one of the first and second locations.

Abstract: A method of contouring a motor brush includes mounting a brush in a brush card and contouring the brush. The brushes are retracted and a contour wheel is placed proximate the brushes such that when the brushes are released, the brushes contact the contour wheel. The contour wheel includes an abrasive surface and when rotated the wheel wears-in the brushes. Accordingly, the brushes are worn-in to a commutator before the commutator is installed in the motor. Upon initial motor run, the contoured brushes allow the motor to run quieter than a motor without contoured brushes.

Abstract: A design method to eliminate any micro-openings in a very high pressure sensor assembly is provided. The method involves sealing an elongated silicon pressure sensor into a fitting using an alloy and glass based materials. The materials are selected so that their thermal coefficients of expansion are progressively increasing relative to the silicon sensing element. This allows strong bonding among the materials, thereby minimizing any pressure leakage.

Abstract: Electroconductive polymers of different kinds are doped with an anion which is the same as that derived from a single acid that occupies the most part of an electrolytic solution of a polymer battery. A cathode and an anode are manufactured from the electroconductive polymers. These electrodes and a protonic acid having a pKa value in a first dissociation stage in water of at least pKa<2 as the single acid that occupies the most part of the electrolytic solution. Use of the electrodes and the electrolytic solution of the protonic acid can give rise to a polymer battery that is prevented from deterioration of characteristics of its electrodes with a lapse of time accompanied by repeated charging and discharging and retains high operation voltage as well as improved cycle characteristics and discharge current density.

Abstract: A six-axis alignment and installation tool having a multi-component base unit and a plurality of multi-component interchangeable units. Some of the degrees of freedom are provided by the components of the base unit, and the remaining degrees of freedom are provided by the components of each interchangeable units. The alignment and installation tool has two modes of transportation: levitation by air bearings, and rolling by removable casters.

Abstract: A component mounting apparatus includes a board transfer section for carrying in one of circuit boards to a component mounting position and carrying out the circuit board after component-mounting, a component feed section for feeding to a specified position a component to be mounted onto the circuit board, a component mounting section for loading a suction nozzle matching the component to be mounted, sucking up the-component from the component feed section and moving the component to the mounting position, and mounting the component to a specified site of the circuit board, a controller for controlling operations of the individual sections to execute a productional operation of component-mounting onto the circuit boards, and a remaining-component discarding device for performing an operation of discarding a component which remains at the suction nozzle during a time period for which the component-mounting operation by the component mounting section is kept halted.

Abstract: In a part-mounting system formed by linking plural part-mounting devices which carry out respective process steps of part-mounting, when a production tact-time of one of the devices varies beyond a given variation range, a tact-time change signal is sent to other devices located at upstream and/or downstream of the device via a communicating section. The other devices receive the tact-time change signal and changes their own work tact-times from the ones corresponding to a productivity-oriented mode to a slower tact-pattern corresponding to a quality-oriented mode. Thus every device constituting the system can accommodate a tact-time variation due to a tact-time delay of any part-mounting device. As a result, the quality appropriate to the tact-time can be secured.

Abstract: A method of mounting a mechatronics control module (14) includes an electronic control unit (16) having a flex foil circuit (34) with a multiple of mounted electronic components including sensors (24) which sense the hydraulic state of the transmission clutch or other frictional engagement elements within the transmission system. The sensor is mounted to a base plate (82) which is mounted to a fixture (88) which folds the flap (84.) When the base plate (82) and mounted sensor are removed from the fixture(88), the flap (84) unfolds so that the circuit traces of the flex foil (34) are adjacent the contacts (94.) In a final step, the circuit traces (81) are electrically connected to the contacts(94.

Abstract: A tip holding jig having a receiving hole is placed below an electrode of a spark plug. A noble metallic tip is positioned at least partly in an inlet of the receiving hole. The noble metallic tip is fixed to the electrode by resistance welding under a condition that the electrode presses the noble metallic tip to the jig.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of repairing a coolant system associated with an engine for a vehicle, including disconnecting a gooseneck connected to the engine and removing from the engine its thermostat; disconnecting a bottom radiator hose connected to the engine and flushing the engine with water; reconnecting the bottom radiator hose and reconnecting the gooseneck; refilling the engine's radiator with an antifreeze solution; opening a drain valve on the radiator and allowing a predetermined amount of coolant to drain out of the engine corresponding to a volume of a treatment composition to be added, the treatment composition comprising an aqueous silicate mixture comprising 50%-80% sodium silicate, based on a total amount of silicates in the mixture, and 50%-20% potassium silicate, based on the total amount of silicates in the mixture, the total amount of silicates comprising about 40%-50% of the mixture, a glycol in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the composition and the balance being water; starting the

Abstract: A stuck locking pin is removed from a turbine rotor by forming an aperture in the locking pin. The diameter of the aperture is less than the diameter of the locking pin, such that a thin shell portion remains in the locking pin receiving slot of the rotor. The locking pin then can be easily removed by any suitable means, such as by driving a high-strength metal rod into the aperture. The driving force stretches the thin shell portion, which easily separates from the rotor.

Abstract: A catalytically active component is deposited exclusively on a carrier component by utilizing a container-integrated carrier. Prior to the deposition of the active component on the carrier, the carrier is sealed and then the deposition of the active component is performed.

Abstract: To adhere an actuator unit onto one surface of a diaphragm, a dipping plate is used to evenly cling an adhesive agent to tip ends of a plurality of actuators formed in the actuator unit. The dipping plate is formed with a plurality of grooves corresponding to the respective ones of the plurality of actuators. An adhesive agent is poured into the grooves to the same level and the actuators are dipped into the adhesive pond while maintaining a state in which an imaginary first line that connects the tip ends of said plurality of actuators is in parallel with an imaginary second line that connects borders between immersed and non-immersed portions of the plurality of actuators. The actuators are drawn from the adhesive ponds and adhered to one surface of the diaphragm. An ink channel unit is connected to the opposite surface of the diagram.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing an ink-jet print head in which ink channels are formed on a member including a piezoelectric body, and ink is jetted from each of the ink channels by applying a voltage to electrodes provided on the piezoelectric body according to each of the ink channels, thereby driving the piezoelectric body, the method includes the steps of: plating a surface of a channel plate having a plurality of grooves for the ink channels thereby forming a thin-film plating layer which is thinner than a desired thickness; removing a part of the thin-film plating layer by a laser beam; and plating again the channel plate thereby forming an additional plating layer on the thin-film plating which has not been removed by the laser beam, and thereby forming the electrodes of the desired thickness.

Abstract: An apparatus that has housing for containing objects. The housing has two heat-conducting partial-boundaries having an interface between them. The apparatus also has a medium for enhancing heat transfer across the interface.

Abstract: A method of assembling a bearing house for a rotary shaft, such as a camshaft, comprising a bearing cap secured to a relatively massive component, such as a cylinder head. The bearing cap and the massive component afford respective semi-circular recesses which cooperate to define a circular hole in which the rotary shaft may be received. The method comprises connecting the bearing cap to the massive component, deforming at least spaced portions of the bearing cap into intimate contact with the massive component so as to produce a unique relocation position, boring the circular hole in the bearing cap and the massive component, removing the bearing cap, inserting the shaft into the semi-circular recess afforded by the massive component and reconnecting the bearing cap to the massive component.

Abstract: By the contraction process in which the contraction die is made to displace a pair of inner spherical surfaces in the direction of approaching each other to deform plastically the outer race 1 in such a manner as the out race 1 is followed along the spherical surface 2a of the inner race 2. And the releasing process in which, by a releasing device comprising a plurality of rollers, the outer race is rotated while the peripheral surface 1b of the outer race 1 deformed plastically being pressed by a plurality of the rollers to release the internal stress of the outer race 1, the spherical bearing wholly made of titanium alloy is formed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roller element bearing comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, and a series of rolling elements. A rolling surface of each rolling element is in contact with a raceway surface formed in each of the inner and the outer rings. At least one of the raceway surfaces of the inner and outer rings and the rolling surfaces of the rolling elements is provided with a topography comprising recesses which are generally isolated by lands. The recesses are formed by shot peening at least one of the surfaces. In addition, the recesses are provided with lubricant.

Abstract: A hair clipping device including a housing defining a vacuum intake, a fan chamber and a vacuum passageway defining fluid communication between the vacuum intake and the fan chamber. A fan is rotatably disposed in the fan chamber and has an axis of rotation. The vacuum passageway has a first portion being generally parallel to the axis of rotation and is configured so that air is drawn into the intake in a first direction, and enters the fan chamber in a substantially opposite direction, and the vacuum passageway includes a second portion extending generally perpendicular to the first portion, the second portion being removable from the housing and configured as a clipping trap. The vacuum intake has at least one formation for deflecting clippings into the intake. A blade chassis is rotatably mounted to the housing to provide multiple cutting edges relative to a cutting location which is in operational proximity to the intake.

Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.

Abstract: A chain saw comprising an oil container for storage of lubricating oil, the container having an oval neck through which the container can be filled with a lubricating oil and a cap for sealing the neck of the container wherein the cap comprises a body having at least one elastically spreadable band located around the body along at least part of the length of the body and an actuating mechanism which is capable of moving the band from a relaxed inner position to a spread outer position into engagement of the inner surface of the neck of the container when the body of the cap is located within the neck of the container. The longitudinal axis of the neck can be non linear.

Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a blade chassis engageable upon the housing and having a bladeset including a stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the stationary blade. A comb assembly is configured for releasable attachment to the blade chassis and includes a comb base and a comb member. The comb member is selectively slidably adjustable relative to the comb base between a retracted position and an extended position. An adjustment mechanism is provided for selectively adjusting the comb member between the extended position and the retracted position, the adjustment mechanism having a handle and being configured so that movement of the handle will cause extension or retraction of the comb member relative to the comb base. In a hair clipping device, a housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and has a vacuum inlet.

Abstract: A utensil assembly includes a body having two utensil portions respectively connected to two ends of the body. Two first engaging members are located on each of two sides of the body. Two receptacles are respectively and removably mounted to the two utensil portions and each receptacle has a second engaging member so as to engage with the first engaging members. Each receptacle has a tongue extending from a close end thereof and two third engaging member are located on two sides of each tongue. The two receptacles can be connected to be a shaft by engaging the third engaging members of one receptacle with the second engaging members of the other receptacle.

Abstract: A putty knife handle is made up of an upper lid and a corresponding lower base. Both of them form a housing with location holes for insertion pieces and columnar tubes for insertion posts coupled and fixed with each other. The invention is characterized in that the upper lid and lower base respectively form at the front relatively a stepped projecting piece and a projecting seat. At the front of the projecting seats is a slot. Relative to the body of the lower base and behind the slot are U-shaped frames, which enable the clamping end of the blade to be implanted into the two U-shaped frames after being inserted through the slots to make it fixed firmly. Also the handle has a rubber coating for easy holding.

Abstract: A pruner comprising a first elongated member and a second elongated member coupled to a metal plate. The metal plate has a central aperture, a forwardly extending blade and a rearwardly extending tang having a second aperture offset from the central aperture. A jaw is mounted on the first elongated member. A power lever having a first end and a second end. A first coupler pivotably mounted in the central aperture and coupling the first member to the plate, with a second coupler pivotably mounted in the second aperture and coupling the second member to the plate. The power lever is coupled to the first and second elongated members by a third coupler pivotably coupling the first end of the power lever to the second member and a fourth coupler pivotably coupling the second end of the power lever to the first member. The power lever forces the second member to move linearly toward the first member for pivotable movement of the blade and jaw in response to linear movement of the first and second members.

Abstract: A fixed line top-loading trimmer head for string trimmer machines, uses line segments of a predetermined length. The head has a central hub designed for attachment to the drive shaft of a string trimmer machine. A circular flange is attached to, and extends outwardly from, the central hub. This circular flange has one or more trimmer line exit openings on the circumference. The hub, located above the upper surface of the circular flange, is provided with either line termination apertures in the form of holes or channels which are angularly offset from the exit openings in the circular flange; or it is provided with an offset guide channel through which a trimmer line is passed between the exit openings. A line guide channel is located in the flange between the line exit openings and the line termination apertures, or the offset channel on the hub, for guiding line between the exit openings and the offset channel or termination apertures.

Abstract: An expandable tubular body is formed of an outer tube, an inner tube slidably fitted into the outer tube, and a device for locating the inner tube and the outer tube. The device is formed of a retaining pin, a press button, and a torsion spring. The inner tube and the outer tube are located in place by the retaining pin which is forced by the press button and the torsion spring to be stopped by the locating edges of the inner tube. The tubular can be expanded by pressing the press button to actuate the retaining pin to move away from the locating edges of the inner tube.

Abstract: A chain saw with vibration-isolating devices, capable of providing a desirable vibration-isolating effect over a wide frequency range and reducing accidental deviation from a desired cutting line in cutting operation. The chain saw includes a main body containing an internal combustion engine which has a crankshaft extending in the lateral direction of the chain saw, a saw chain extending from the main body in the forward direction of the chain saw, a frame member mounting a grip handle thereon, and at least two vibration-isolating devices each interposed between the main body and the frame member to support the main body with respect to the frame member. Two of the vibration-isolating devices are disposed spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the chain saw. Each of the two vibration-isolating devices includes a pair of first and second vibration-isolating members which are different in frequency range for providing a vibration-isolating effect.

Abstract: A bow sight provides horizontal, vertical and at least one rotational adjustment mechanism which provides continuous movement of the sight ring without having to release a locking mechanism and still not allow unintentional movement of the sight ring. The sight has a plurality of sight pins having illuminated tips located at spaced-apart locations along a vertical sight line which extends across the sight ring. First adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be rotated in order to set the location of the tips along the sight line and second adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be moved along their longitudinal axes to align them with the sight line after they have been rotated. The sight also includes particular horizontal and vertical micro adjustment mechanisms which allow very small movements of the sight ring in the horizontal and vertical directions without having to release a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A sight pin assembly for an archery bow sight having a shaft portion and a base portion. The base portion is adapted to engage a pin holder on the bow, and has an elongate fiber-receiving aperture therein. The light-gathering optical fiber is engaged by the shaft of the sight pin and has one end closely received in the fiber-receiving aperture. The base portion has a bore which contains a light emitting member. The member is adjacent to the light-gathering fiber.

Abstract: A laser level includes a main frame having at least one monovial embedded in a surface of the main frame and a second frame is received in an end of the main frame. The second frame having a first tube for receiving a laser beam generating device therein, and a second tube for receiving a polariscope therein. A plurality of grooves are defined in an inner periphery of the second tube and a ridge extends from an outer periphery of the polariscope so that the ridge can be engaged with on of the grooves in the second tube to adjust the polariscope.

Abstract: A lighted survey rod of the present invention comprises an extended member having measurement indicia included thereon, a series of light emanating sources positioned along the member so that the light emanating therefrom provides a surveyor with the ability to observe and record surveying measurements in low light and/or night time surveying conditions. In a preferred embodiment, a battery source powers light emanating elements evenly spaced along the extent of a survey rod, illuminating measurement markings along such rod. Different intensities and/or colors of lights, luminescent material, etc. can be used to indicate measurements along the rod. Mirrored surfaces can be used to further enhance the visual characteristics of light emanating from the lighted surveying rod of the present invention.

Abstract: An inclinometer comprising a spherical mass, a spherical shell having a reference axis and surrounding said spherical mass and a plurality of electrodes mounted on the spherical inner surface of said spherical shell, said inclinometer applied to detect the inclination angle of said reference axis by the output signal of said electrodes.

Abstract: A tilt detector includes a magnet, a plurality of magnetoelectric transducers, a container, and a mounting member for mounting the magnet. The mounting member is rotatably supported within the container and the plurality of magnetoelectric transducers is mounted on the container. The tilt detector detects a tilt condition from signals generated by the magnetoelectric transducers due to changes in a relative position of the magnet and the magnetoelectric transducers as the mounting member rotates within the container.

Abstract: A level comprises a frame defining first and second parallel channels and first and second rails fitted slidingly in the first and second channels respectively. The level is adjustable in length by sliding the rails in the respective channels of the frame.

Abstract: A running type road surface shape measuring apparatus for measuring the unevenness and grade of road surface in the longitudinal and transverse directions during running of vehicle comprises a vehicle body (1), on which two running wheels (3, 5) and one measuring wheel (6) are supported rotatably in series, said measuring wheels (6) is located movably in the upward and downward direction between said two running wheels (3, 5), and an ancillary wheel (8) is rotatably mounted on said body (1) in parallel to said measuring wheel (6). The measuring wheel (6) is provided with a displacement measuring sensor (13) for measuring a displacement in upward and downward directions of said measuring wheel (6) and a distance measuring encoder (16) for measuring a moving distance of said measuring wheel (6), and said vehicle body (1) is provided with an angle measuring sensor (19) for measuring a grade of road surface.

Abstract: The present invention includes a gauging tool for attachment to a fastener gun which dispenses fasteners. The gauging tool includes a positioning shoulder that is placed against the shoulder of siding that is to be secured to the wall of a building. The siding includes an attaching lip through which fasteners are driven for fastening the siding to the wall. The gauging tool of the present invention automatically positions the fastener a selected distance from the shoulder of the siding and automatically drives the fastener a selected depth into the wall.

Abstract: A measuring and scribing device having a “clam shell” housing, having a forward end, a rearward end, an upper end, and having a lower end. Within the housing is mounted a spirally wound alternately forwardly extendable and rearwardly retractable measuring tape. Along the rear wall of the housing is mounted an alternately downwardly extendable and upwardly retractable surface scribing implement. The surface scribing implement is upwardly spring biased to a safe position within the housing. An operative mechanical linkage between a hook end of the measuring tape and a latch for holding the scribing implement in an extended position, allows release of the latch upon retraction of the tape, automatically retracting the surface scribing implement upon retraction of the tape.

Abstract: A power return tape in the form of a measuring tape including a case, a blade wound within the case graduated in marked increments, an exposed end hook at one end of the blade for unwinding the blade and drawing it from the case, and with at least one of the exposed hook and a length of the blade adjacent thereto cooperating to form a grasping tool for falling objects, in a manner separate and apart from the employment of the marked increments on the tape in making linear measurements—and particularly attractive for mechanics working from ladders and/or at other heights.

Abstract: An end hook of a tape measure for permitting hooking of the tape measure to variously oriented objects while maintaining a readable orientation of the measuring tape. The end hook of the tape measure includes an end hook coupled to a tape measure, the end hook having an outer perimeter edge that protrudes orthogonally outward from all sides of the end of the measuring tape of the tape measure. In an embodiment, the end hook generally includes a disk shaped main member having a circular outer perimeter edge and a plurality of slots extending through the main member. In an embodiment, the end hook is designed for attachment to an existing tape measure.

Abstract: A measuring device for simplifying surveying and leveling work. The measuring device includes a multiple-sided elongate member; and also includes a sleeve member being movably disposed about the multiple-sided elongate member; and further includes a fastening assembly for fastening the sleeve member to the multiple-sided elongate member.

Abstract: A combined fluidized bed dryer and absorption bed allows an absorbant to be dried to remove any moisture therefrom immediately followed by treating a product material with the dried absorbant, all in the same vessel, such that the absorbant is at its optimum dryness prior to treating the product material therewith The invention has particular application in the ophthalmic lens production where the absorbant is alumina and is used to remove methacrylic acid from liquid monomer prior to using the monomer in producing lenses.