Abstract: A oiltight lay-in wireway comprised of wireway sections with hinged covers and a joint connector between the covers of two adjacent wireway sections. The covers overlay the joint connector. The joint connector has a free floating hinge connecting it to the wireway sections, allowing the cover to provide the main compression force on the joint connector gasket. A bolt with a splined shoulder provides a grounded connection between adjacent wireway sections while still allowing the joint connector to float freely. The compression force on the joint connector is exerted by the covers which are held closed by clips on the wireway sections. An oil resilient gasket provides a seal between adjacent wireway sections, between the joint connector and wireway sections, between the cover and joint connector, and between the cover and wireway sections. Raised ends on the cover contact the joint connectors while still maintaining a seal with the wireway sections.

Abstract: A removable sleeve for covering a metal tubular handrail for a swimming pool or spa comprises an elongated substantially rectangular sheet of synthetic elastomer having a sheet of fabric bonded to the exterior surface thereof, and releasable securing structure extending along substantially the entire length of the opposite edges of the elongated sheet for joining the opposite edges to secure the sleeve around and along the tubular handrail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic abrasion resistant protective sleeve for covering a radiator hose. The sleeve of the invention has a corrugated external surface comprising a plurality of projections and troughs formed in said sleeve. The projections are substantially evenly distributed and have a substantially uniform size. The sleeve has a slit along its longitudinal axis which provides for easy application to or removal from the hose, and is made of plastic that is substantially unaffected by high temperatures. A method of using said protective sleeve for protecting a radiator hose from abrasion also is provided.

Abstract: An elongate container of one-piece resilient thermoplastic construction. The container includes a first wall having first and second lateral edges with a first latching component positioned adjacent the first lateral edge. A second wall has first and second lateral edges with a second latching component, for interlocking with the first latching component positioned adjacent its second lateral edge. The container also includes a hinge joining the first lateral edge of the first wall and second lateral edge of the second wall, with the hinge including a web of material having a thickness less than the thickness of the walls. The walls are relatively movable about the hinge between an as-formed position in which the first and second latching components are spaced and a use position in which the first and second walls extend relative to each other at a predetermined angle and the first and second latching components are in locking engagement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-recoverable covers which comprises embedded electrical resistance heaters, and to methods of covering an elongate object using such covers.In a preferred embodiment, the cover comprises a heat-recoverable polymeric sheet (22) or fabric, provided with upstanding rails (24,25) as a first closure means. A heating element (36) is embedded in the sheet, and arranged to follow a serpentine path such that each return loop portion 38 projects beyond the edges of the cover. The sheet is coated on its inner surface with a layer of adhesive and/or sealant (28,30).In use, the cover is wrapped around a substrate (32) at least once, and first and second closure means (24,25 and 26,27) are engaged to hold the cover in the wrapped configuration. The cover is then heated to cause the cover to recover, and the adhesive and/or sealant to form a seal.

Abstract: A tubular food casing comprising a film which has been bent to form a tubing, the longitudinal edges of which are joined to one another by means of an adhesive tape, which forms a glued seam. The adhesive tape comprises a plurality of incisions, ending in the area of the glued seam, which extend transversely to its longitudinal direction. In the area of the incision ends, the adhesive tape is firmly bonded to the film. The bond strength between the adhesive tape and the film is greater than the tear resistance of the film.

Abstract: A wrapped bush having its ends joined at a joint. First and second joint portions are formed in the corresponding end portions of the bush that are to be joined at the joint, and they each have at least one pair consisting of a recess and a projection. The first and second joint portions are of the same configuration and of the same size but are formed at positions shifted along the corresponding end portions. Further, the first and second joint portions are arranged in such a manner that, when the end portions of the bush are joined, one joint portion formed in one end portion is supplementary with the other joint portion formed in the other end portion.

Abstract: A bar for electric induction devices is in the form of a lengthwise rolled-up strip of an insulating material, having at least one layer, the figure obtained in the cross-section of this rolled-up strip being a polygon.

Abstract: A sleeve tube which has a single, longitudinal division or opening and is movable from a spread condition to a closed condition to form a circle of a first radius and coact with end sealing elements to form a cable sleeve. In the spread condition, the sleeve has a continually changing curvature, with the radius of curvature of the sleeve at a point opposite the opening being on a maximum radius of curvature and the radius of curvature continuing decrease as the openings are approached so that when the sleeve is moved to the closed position, all portions of the sleeve are deformed a slight amount from the relaxed, opened position to the closed position. Thus, a uniform closing pressure can be obtained on the entire periphery of each of the end sealing members.

Abstract: This invention supplies an adhesive construction for insulation, preferably pipe insulation, having at least one coat of adhesive on at least a part of a face of the slit with a release member to keep the adhesive from adhering to the second face and a method of making the same article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic abrasion resistant protective sleeve for covering a radiator hose. The sleeve of the invention has a corrugated external surface comprising a plurality of projections and troughs formed in said sleeve. The projections are substantially evenly distributed and have a substantially uniform size. The sleeve has a slit along its longitudinal axis which provides for easy application to or removal from the hose, and is made of plastic that is substantially unaffected by high temperatures. A method of using said protective sleeve for protecting a radiator hose from abrasion also is provided.

Abstract: A unitary retainer cup adapted for being attached around a continuous vertical pipe so as to retain particulate materials in the cup. The cup has a lower cylindrical sleeve portion and a conical-shaped upper retainer portion including suitable clamp means which permits mating edges of a longitudinal joint in the cup to be retained together. The cup can be constructed of thin sheet material which is sufficiently flexible to permit it being placed around a pipe and clamped firmly onto the pipe. The lower sleeve portion is lined with a resilient material to accommodate irregularities in the surface of the pipe. The cup conical portion has a drain opening provided near its lower end to permit periodic removal of accumulated material from the cup.

Abstract: A flexible pipe covering having a seam or split along its length is placed over a water or like pipe. The seam is sealed by the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive transfer tape which is factory mounted on one side of the seam and provides a protective sheet that is removed after the flexible pipe covering is mounted in position. Upon removing the protective sheet, the pressure sensitive adhesive will be made to contact both sides of the seam and seal the seam.A similar type of adhesive joint may be formed at the butt end of two adjacent pipes.

Abstract: A closed flowtube for measuring the volumetric flow rate of a conductive molten metal that can be split apart, to facilitate cleaning and repair, and then re-assembled.

Abstract: A light-weight vehicle frame structure formed by plural tubular structural members which each have a tubular body and a flange integral with the tubular body and extending along the entire length thereof and outwardly of the tubular body, and a plate connected to the flanges of one or more of tubular structural members to reinforce and join them. The tubular body may be round, square or any other shape and the flange may extend radially or tangentially in various embodiments. The plate is bent, cut and formed for the edges to be coplanar with the flanges to which they are attached.

Abstract: Process and apparatus are disclosed for manufacturing foamed articles such as tubes used as pipe insulation, which tubes are of a high impermeability and flexibility and are formed of a polymer, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, containing up to as much as 50% of an elastomer.

Abstract: A vibration isolating pipe wherein slits are cut along the axis of the pipe and the friction of the slit surfaces absorb vibrations. Applications are made to a motorcycle body frame and a motorcycle exhaust pipe.

Abstract: An improved one-piece metal jacket for insulated pipe elbows, bends and/or turns having a central metal spine spaced apart along which a plurality of opposed pairs of metal fingers extend sufficiently to overlap, longitudinally and traversely forming a weatherproof covering and fasteners to hold the fingers in place.

Abstract: A repair clamp for pipelines and in particular for clamps which are adapted for use on relatively small pipe sizes and which provide a full 360.degree. seal around the entire periphery of the pipes on which the clamps are used.

Abstract: A covering assembly for the ring portion of a steering wheel which comprises a cover layer, a hooking member and a hooked member. The hooking and hooked members are fixed along opposing longitudinal sides of the cover layer and will fit together in a locking relationship with the cover stretched about the ring portion. The steering wheel is provided with a circumferential groove in which the hooked member is inserted and the hooking member is received by the hooking member after the cover material is wrapped and stretched around the steering wheel so that the cover fits tightly thereabout.

Abstract: An article comprises two areas of heat-recoverable woven fabric which are joined together along a line by means of a mechanical joining arrangement, such as stitches, staples or a stitched or stapled zip, which penetrates the fabric. The direction of crimp of the area penetrated is substantially perpendicular to the line of the join, or the two areas have substantially parallel directions of crimp.

Abstract: A formed metal ring, made from a strip of material which has a tongue at one end and a groove at the other. The tongue and groove are interdigitaled to form a seam, and abut each other with an interference at their edges. The interference is made by flattening a dimple into the plane of the material so as to move the material of one edge into interference with the other edge. The ring has a perimeter pattern in its surface containing the shapes resulting from the flattening of the dimple.

Abstract: A patch closure system for joining heat recoverable sheet material, especially for covering a substrate where the joined material is to be recovered around the substrate, comprises a layer of adhesive on one surface, a part of which is a pressure-sensitive adhesive and the remainder of which is a heat-activatable adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is of such an area and is placed such that, when the patch is placed over the overlap between the edges of the heat recoverable sheet material, the patch will continue to cover the overlap when the sheet material is recovered, even if the heat-activatable adhesive layer has not been used to attach the patch to the sheet material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular sausage casing of a cellulose material having a longitudinal seam region whereat is located a smoke-permeable adhesive-containing layer of a substantially water-insoluble cationic resin which is a condensation product of a polyamide-polyamine, an aliphatic polyamine or polyamide with bifunctional halohydrin or derivative thereof. The casing also includes a coating on its inside surface of an oily emulsion having a first component comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether or a water-soluble modified starch, and a second component comprising an oil and an emulsifier. Also disclosed is a process for producing this casing and sausage products made therefrom.

Abstract: A longitudinally extending split sleeve of shrinkable material having a pair of reinforced, longitudinally extending edge zones and a closure system of closure elements for closing the edge zone characterized by one of the edge zones having a meandrous profile with cutouts and tabs and the other edge zone having cutouts for receiving the tabs. In one embodiment, the cutouts of the other edge zone are apertures. In another embodiment the other edge zone has a meandrous profile with both tabs and cutouts.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elbow cover formed of a flexible thin sheet having a bistable configuration with: (1) an open stacking shape having an interior concavity and exterior convexity formed with a substantially ellipsoidal central portion and opposite, laterally projecting, substantially parabolic hyperboloidal ears; and (2) a closed, stable configuration forming a tubular elbow shape with the ears folded inwardly, completing the tubular ends of the elbow shape. The elbow cover is characterized by an unstable configuration assumed by compression of the closed tubular shape between its opposite outside tubular edges whereby the elbow shape flexes and spreads open, laterally separating the ears in a position permitting a one-handed application of the cover to an insulated elbow joint of tubular conduits.

Abstract: A universal insulation (10) is the subject of this patent application. The insulation (10) is bifurcated into two portions (16,18) for application to a fitting in a fluid flow or distribution system. Cut-outs (26) are provided in edges (20, 22) of the portions (16, 18) which, when apertures are formed therein, accommodate portions of a fluid fitting therein. Portions (16, 18) of the insulation (10) can have additional cut-outs (28) formed wholly within one of the portions (16, 18). These cut-outs (28) can accommodte portions of a fitting extending generally transverse to a plane defined by other portions of the fitting. Novel means can be employed for maintaining the portions (16, 18) in a mated configuration.

Abstract: A longitudinally divided cable sleeve characterized by a strip-like sleeve member which is composed of a heat-shrinkable material and has two longitudinal edges with reinforcing inserts to form first and second edges with reinforced portions, and coacting closure elements for joining the edges together with the elements on the first edge being bent from strips of material and having a head portion that is received in a slot or opening in the second edge. Preferably, each of the elements bent from a strip of material has a link portion, which is received in a slot of the first edge up to an abutment surface and a projecting closure part which is inserted through the opening of the second edge is provided with a latch element to prevent accidental and unintentional disassembly of the closure elements after the projecting closure part is inserted through the opening of the second edge.

Abstract: A split sleeve of a shrinkable material having closure elements comprising projections and apertures for receiving the projections adjacent each edge characterized by the projections being integral tabs which are cut out from a portion of the sleeve and folded along the line inclined to the edge of the sleeve. To improve the stiffness of the longitudinal edges, reinforcing members may be partially embedded adjacent each edge with the closure elements formed therein or entirely embedded in the material of the sleeve member with the enclosure elements formed therein.

Abstract: A longitudinally divided cable sleeve having a strip-like sleeve member composed of thermo-plastic synthetic material having a memory shape characterized by the slot between the edges being covered by either the longitudinal edges being overlapped with respect to one another or one of the edges having an overlapping extension and with at least one of said edges having a mechanical reinforcement so that the edges are more thermally stable than the remainder of the strip when subjected to heat for shrinking the sleeve onto an object. The reinforcements may be completely embedded into the material of the strip, partially embedded or placed on outer surfaces thereof. Preferably, the reinforcements also support or provide interlocking connecting elements such as hook and catch elements for securing the edges together and the connection elements aid in taking up the shrinking force created during the shrinking operation.

Abstract: A patch closure system for joining heat recoverable sheet material, especially for covering a substrate where the joined material is to be recovered around the substrate, comprises a layer of adhesive on one surface, a part of which is a pressure-sensitive adhesive and the remainder of which is a heat-activatable adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is of such an area and is placed such that, when the patch is placed over the overlap between the edges of the heat recoverable sheet material, the patch will continue to cover the overlap when the sheet material is recovered, even if the heat-activatable adhesive layer has not been used to attach the patch to the sheet material.

Abstract: A wrap-around device for enclosing an elongate object comprises a cover having two opposed edge portions and that can be interlocked to retain them together. At least one of the edge portions, and preferably both the edge portions, are provided with a protuberance, which extend along the edge portions and engage the opposed edge portion that may be caused if the edge portions are subjected to a tensile force tending to separate them, for example as may be caused if the device and enclosed object is bent.Preferably at least one of the edge portions is provided with a layer of adhesive to prevent moisture ingress between the edge portions.

Abstract: A tubular casing for foodstuffs, in particular sausages, comprising a web (4) which is curved along its longitudinal axis and having its longitudinal edge regions (1, 2) bonded by a glued seam. The edge regions (1,2) meet or overlap and are bonded with a strip of film (6). The strip of film (6) comprises a material which is capable of shrinking in the direction of its longitudinal axis at a temperature between about 60.degree. to 100.degree. C. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used for the bonding. The tubular casing carries an adhesion-promoting layer (5) on the surface adjacent to the adhesive layer (3). Heating the filled casing gives it a curved form.

Abstract: A cable manager for concealing and controlling electrical and telephone cables in an office environment is disclosed. The cable manager includes a base housing member and a hinged top closure member. A plurality of leaf springs releasably retain the top closure in either the open or closed position and hidden access to the interior of the closed cable manager is provided along its entire length.

Abstract: A tubular casing for foodstuffs, in particular sausages, comprising a web (4) which is curved along its longitudinal axis and having its longitudinal edge regions (1, 2) bonded by a glued seam. The edge regions (1, 2) meet or overlap and are bonded with a strip of film (6). A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used for the bonding. The tubular casing carries an adhesion-promoting layer (5) on the surface adjacent to the adhesive layer (3). Preferably, the strip of film and the edge regions of the web are comprised of a smoke-permeable material, and optionally the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers also have a smoke-permeable structure, such as perforations. The tubular casing can also be shirred.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular casing of fiber-reinforced regenerated cellulose comprising a film web which is curved to form a tube. The edge regions of the film web, which run parallel to the longitudinal axis, abut or overlap slightly and are sealed by means of a film strip which covers both the edge regions. The film web and the film strip composed of the same material have, in the wet remoistened stage, a breaking strength of about 15 to 30 N/mm.sup.2 and an elongation at break of about 30 to 50% in the longitudinal direction of the web, and a breaking strength of about 15 to 35 N/mm.sup.2 and an elongation at break of about 30 to 50% in the transverse direction of the web. The breaking strength in the transverse direction of the web is equal to or greater than that in the longitudinal direction of the web. On its entire surface facing the film strip, the tubular casing has a substantially gas-impermeable and sealable layer, as has the film strip on the surface which comes into contact with the tubular casing.

Abstract: A heat-recoverable closure device including a tubular member having an opening defining a means for readily communicating with articles disposed within the tubular member after heat-recovery. The closure device includes compression means attached adjacent and generally normal to each portion of the tubular member having an opening. The compression means further includes structure for maintaining it in constant compression during heat-recovery for preventing crack propagation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular casing consisting of a cellulose web or of a fiber-reinforced cellulose web, which is curved to form a tube and the longitudinal edge regions of which are bonded by an adhesive. On the inside and/or outside of the tubular casing, there is optionally a smoke-permeable adhesion-promoting layer, in particular a layer of a heat-cured cationic resin. The smoke-permeable adhesive layer contains a condensation product, cured at room temperature, of a polyamide-polyamine, an aliphatic polyamine or a polyamide with bifunctional halohydrins or derivatives thereof, such as epichlorohydrin. Optionally, the tubular casing is shirred, preferably with helical displacement of the seam zone. Also disclosed are processes for manufacturing the tubular casing and for using it as a packaging wrap for foodstuffs, in particular as an artificial sausage casing which can be smoked.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure member for insulating, sealing, waterproofing and otherwise protecting an object from the elements. The closure member is of integral, one-piece construction, is of heat-shrinkable material, has a main body for enveloping the object and easily hand-assembled hooks, formed from material-sandwiched, angled and articulated inserts, interfoldable to define a joint and form thereby an enveloping tubular member. The hooks have on their ends small projections defining detents that are mechanically imbeddable for positive joint closure and seal, while affording a wide range of alignment in the interfolded and sandwiched assembly of the hook.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular casing of fiber-reinforced regenerated cellulose comprising a film web which is curved to form a tube. The edge regions of the film web, which run parallel to the longitudinal axis, abut or overlap slightly and are sealed by means of a film strip which covers both the edge regions. The film web and the film strip composed of the same material have, in the wet remoistened stage, a breaking strength of about 15 to 30 N/mm.sup.2 and an elongation at break of about 30 to 50% in the longitudinal direction of the web, and a breaking strength of about 15 to 35 N/mm.sup.2 and an elongation at break of about 30 to 50% in the transverse direction of the web. The breaking strength in the transverse direction of the web is equal to or greater than that in the longitudinal direction of the web. The adhesive layer is smoke-permeable and is preferably composed of a material system which sets without a chemical reaction.

Abstract: An article for forming a tubular protective cover around telephone and electrical cables comprising a generally flat band of material having opposite upper and lower surfaces and end edges, one of the surfaces being planar, the other surface being provided with a plurality of spaced grooves therein. Each groove is of V-shape and has inclined sides which intersect to form an apex proximate the planar surface to form a hinge where the band can be folded to enable the band to surround a cable. The other surface of the band is relatively flat between the grooves to define a continuous planar surface. At the grooves, the band is formed with elevations projecting beyond the plane of the surface in continuation of the sides of the grooves such that with the band folded at the hinges, the elevations at the sides of the grooves approach one another to provide a stiffening effect for the folded band around the cable.

Abstract: A method for holding together the opposing ends of a flat sheet wrapped around an elongate substrate employs one or more closure devices, each closure device comprising a pair of frictional elements and a means for interengaging same. The frictional elements each have a channel member having a slit and a rod member positionable within said channel member, which when so positioned cooperates therewith to provide a conduit thereinbetween and to apply frictional forces to one end of the flat sheet when the end has been inserted through the slit and is in position between the rod member and the channel member. The closure is especially suited for joining elastomeric flat sheet, the sheet and closure device or devices collectively providing a protective closure.

Abstract: A longitudinally divided cable sleeve which is composed of a shrinkable sleeve member of a shrinkable material having a bead on each edge for engagement with a sealing bar to form a sealing system characterized by each of the beads having a non-shrinkable longitudinally extending strengthening element embedded therein and the sealing bar having a pair of side elements interconnected by a central web, said side elements projecting from the central web to form an undercut groove on each side of said web so that the sealing bar is a cross-sectional configuration of a pair of C-shaped profiles facing in opposite directions and each groove receives one bead of the sleeve member to close said cable sleeve. The sealing bar is preferably made of a material having a good heat conduction property to improve the heating of the inner sealing zones during a shrinking process. If desired, a coating of a fusible adhesive can be applied in the area of the sealing zones to increase the sealing effect.

Abstract: A flexible conduit with a quadrangular hollow casing-shaped wire in the side wall of the conduit and extending the length of the conduit. The casing-shaped wire has at one side bent unjoined and overlapping extremities of the metal strip from which the wire is formed and is capable of receiving a hydraulic or electrical control line therein.

Abstract: A bushing formed of insulation that can be installed in holes drilled in wood framing components, used to construct a building, such as a dwelling, these holes are drilled so plumbing pipes & electrical wiring can be installed in said framing components.Purpose of this invention is to close off & insulate these holes before the articles are installed, or after they are installed, either method would greatly reduce infiltration & heat transfer through these necessary drilled holes, reducing the energy usage in said building, helping our Countries energy conservation program.

Abstract: A spacer is coiled about a drawn, seamless copper tube, and a metal foil or metallized paper ribbon is folded around the coiled spacer. A blend for foaming is injected into the unoccupied space between the folded foil or ribbon and the inner tube, to generate a cyanurate-modified polyurethane foam network in which phosphorous or halogen molecules are embedded by chemical bond. A flame-resistant ribbon is folded about the metal tube. The resulting product and further details of the process are described.

Abstract: An elongated cylinder is essentially comprised of a continuous side wall with a narrow weak wall segment along the length thereof for fracturing by the application of a small force to permit access to the interior of the cylinder along the fractured side wall. The weak side wall segment is in the form of a very thin web section produced by grinding or in a molding operation which may additionally include the filling of the hollowed area of the side wall with a dissimilar material. The article is used for cable placement, varmint protectors for tree trunks, protectors for wire harnesses, protectors for cable splices, and a mold for concrete.

Abstract: A heat-recoverable wrap-around device is made from heat-shrinkable sheet material, two opposed edges of which may be secured together by fasteners so as to form a sleeve prior to recovery. Each edge region is provided with a strip of rigid material lying generally in the plane of the sheet. The strips may be bonded or embedded within the sheet material, or positioned in terminal loops therein, and are preferably so designed that they can be deformed into an interlocking relationship which withstands the recovery forces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ventilating system of the type comprising a duct for distributing heated or cooled air with distribution pipes attached to the duct. Each pipe is attached by means of a collar which has one side connected to the duct and the opposite side providing means for holding a pipe end. The collar includes integrally formed lock means which permit formation of the collar from a strip and joining of the strip ends to provide the desired collar configuration. The lock means include a projection on one end of the collar strip, the projection defining an outer edge and angularly, inwardly extending side edges. This projection is receivable within a notch defined by the other end of the collar strip. The notch includes an inner edge and angularly and inwardly directed side edges with collar portions formed on opposite sides of the notch. The projection can be quickly inserted in the notch, and a secure relationship is achieved.

Abstract: A hollow, stiff, one-piece filament-reinforced composite mandrel of nonuniform wall thickness for a wind turbine blade spar is comprised of bonded inner and outer filament-reinforced shells. The inner shell is fabricated by bonding together separately formed tubular halves. The outer shell is built up on the outer surface of the inner shell preferably by judicious winding of a plurality of turns of filament-reinforced epoxy resin material.