Abstract: A moulding machine suitable for producing an article having two or more parts, the moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place mean. A moulding machine including one or more moulds and a robot pick-and-place system, in which the robot pick-and-place system is fixed to a mould. A method of forming an article having two or more parts, in which a first part of the article is moulded in a first mould section of a moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place means, and the in-mould pick and place means moves a moulded first part of the article from the first mould section to a second mould section of the two or more mould sections.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a tool includes, in an injection molding machine, a movable internal core configured to receive a molded plastic layer thereon, the molded plastic layer having a thickness. The tool also comprises an injection nozzle configured to inject plastic material over the movable internal core to form the molded plastic layer; an ejection plate connected to the movable internal core; and multiple, movable support plates each having a thickness. The multiple, movable support plates are located behind the ejection plate. A movable support plate of the multiple, movable support plates is configured to determine the thickness of the molded plastic layer.

Abstract: A curved surface forming device for an adjustable segmented mold board with square rams, consisting of an upper group and a lower group of adjustable molds (4) whose height can be adjusted, and a loading mechanism. The adjustable molds (4) are arranged in the loading mechanism and at least one group of adjustable molds (4) can move up and down under the drive of the loading mechanism. The upper group and the lower group of the adjustable molds (4) are respectively provided with M×N and (M?1)×(N?1) square rams (1) capable of swinging. The upper and the lower square rams (1) are arranged in an interlaced manner in both transverse and longitudinal directions. The square rams (1) are composed of a square plate (a) and the sphere (b) with the pressure imposition surface being a plane or a curved surface. The curved surface forming device can eliminate the crumpling and deformation generated in the board punching, reduce dents and improve processing quality.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.

Abstract: An adjustable thermal die assembly is provided. The thermal die assembly includes a thermal forming die and at least one insert. The thermal forming die has at least one die cavity of a select shape. The die further has at least one opening to the at least one die cavity. The at least one insert has at least one internal passage that is conformed to have a shape of the at least one opening to the at least one die cavity of the die. Moreover, the at least one insert is configured and arranged to be selectively coupled to the die with the at least one internal passage of the at least one insert aligning with the at least one opening of the at least one die cavity to selectively increase a depth of a forming cavity of the thermal forming assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a base material which can be formed into valved lumen shape tissue having an ampulla and a leaflet consisting of body tissue. Specifically, the base material includes a first column 5 that forms an upstream tubular section 4 of a blood vessel 3, a second column 7 that forms a downstream tubular section 6 of the blood vessel 3, a plurality of bulges 10 for forming an ampulla 8 and a leaflet 9 of the blood vessel 3, and engagement means 11 that causes the bulge 10 to engage the first column 5 and/or the second column 7. The engagement means 11 includes recesses 15a and 15b in axial end surfaces of one or both of the first column 5 and the second column 7, and an engagement section 18 that overhangs from a bulge body 17 and engages the recesses. An outer peripheral surface of the body 17 of the bulge 10 is an ampulla forming surface 20, and a gap provided between the bulge body 17 and the first column 5 and/or the second column 7 is a leaflet forming section 22.

Abstract: Fabrication of thin sheets of glass or other substrate material for use in devices such as touch sensor panels is disclosed. A pair of thick glass sheets, typically with thicknesses of 0.5 mm or greater each, may each be patterned with thin film on a surface, sealed together to form a sandwich with the patterned surfaces facing each other and spaced apart by removable spacers, either or both thinned on their outside surfaces to thicknesses of less than 0.5 mm each, and separated into two thin glass sheets. A single thick glass sheet, typically with a thickness of 0.5 mm or greater, may be patterned, covered with a protective layer over the pattern, thinned on its outside surface to a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, and the protective layer removed. This thinness of less than 0.5 mm may be accomplished using standard LCD equipment, despite the equipment having a sheet minimum thickness requirement of 0.5 mm.

Abstract: Mold system (1) for manufacturing cardboard-based container, comprising movable mold half (10) and stationary mold half (20) located opposite one another. Movable mold half (10), movable with respect to stationary mold half (20), includes at least a core plate (4), a plate-like seal ring (5) movable with respect to the core, and collar ring (6). Stationary mold half (40) includes at least a mold plate (7) provided with a mold cavity (71) and a seal surface (7a). In the mold system (1), an insert (720) can be supported on and detachably attached to the base (71b) of the mold cavity (71) reducing the depth H of the mold cavity by its height h. Container (500) comprises bottom (57) pressed from cardboard blank and wall (59) connected to the bottom and plastic rim (50) connected to the upper edge of the walls.

Abstract: A mold for producing a variety of fenestration members having different predetermined lengths is disclosed. Generally, the mold has a first lineal mold part that has an extended length and a second lineal mold part also having an extended length. The mold may also have mold end parts that are adapted to form end features of the fenestration member. In use, the first lineal mold part and the second lineal mold part fit together to define a profile. The first and second mold end parts can be positioned in a range of positions to define the lengths of a variety of different molded fenestration members.

Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a system for creating forms used to make concrete structures comprising of plurality of panels, each panel having two or more sets of spaced-apart tie apertures; a plurality of ties, each tie forming a body between two ends, each end having a locking aperture, a plurality of L-shaped brackets with two flanges having a respective set of spaced-apart perforations; a plurality of locking mechanisms that attach to ties and connect L-shaped brackets together; wherein two or more ties are located between a pair of parallel and opposing panels, the ends of the ties protruding through respective tie apertures and perforations of L-shaped brackets located on the outside of the panels, the locking mechanisms engaging respective locking apertures to form an assembled pair of panels, the assembled pairs being connected together to create a form with a continuous cavity to receive plastic concrete.

Abstract: A system for preparing compressible food stuff such as ground meat to include a central cavity in the meat product which can receive one or more condiments prior to cooking with the pressing and shaping devices to cover the condiment filled cavity with an additional layer of the compressible food product for a final shape and compressed product. The molding system includes a mold body that is cylindrically shaped, a first press plate that includes a central smaller in diameter protrusion for forming a cavity in a compressible food product, a second press plate having a flat disc shaped for compressing the top layer of meat over the cavity and an adapter ring used to raise the side wall of the mold body for adding a second layer of meat to be compressed with the second press plate.

Abstract: A sideform (10) for a sideform system includes an elongate body member (12) defining a side forming face (14) and an opposed mounting portion (16) for mounting the body member on a sideform holder. At least one recessed region (18, 20), in which an insert is receivable, is defined in the body member (12). An engaging arrangement (22) is associated with the recessed region (18, 20) for securing the insert in position in the recessed region (18, 20). At least one attaching formation (28) is arranged on the body member (12) in association with the side forming face (14) for attaching an edge form.

Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, three-dimensional micro-mechanical devices and/or micro-structures can be made using a production casting process. As part of this process, an intermediate mold can be made from or derived from a precision stack lamination and used to fabricate the devices and/or structures. Further, the micro-devices and/or micro-structures can be fabricated on planar or nonplanar surfaces through use of a series of production casting processes and intermediate molds. The use of precision stack lamination can allow the fabrication of high aspect ratio structures. Moreover, via certain molding and/or casting materials, molds having cavities with protruding undercuts also can be fabricated. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: A fast concrete house system for the construction of housing units is disclosed. The system disclosed herein allows for an improved low cost manufacturing, without the use of special tools or an ample array of structural elements.

Abstract: A mix distributor (10) for filling a tray-like mold (100) comprises a fixed structure (20), having a distribution surface (24) supporting a mold (100), and a movable housing (30), displaceable above the mold (100) The movable housing is provided with a hopper containing the mix having at its bottom end a port (50) for discharging the mix. An extractor belt (60) which is integral with and positioned underneath the hopper (40), forming the bottom thereof, is able to receive and convey the discharged mi (110) so that it falls by effect of gravity into the mold (100) and is unformly distributed.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes: a pair of substrates; polymer walls; and a display medium interposed between the pair of substrates, including a liquid crystal region partially provided with or completely surrounded by the polymer walls. The liquid crystal region includes a liquid crystal material having a helical pitch, the helical pitch being either unchanged or reduced upon rise in temperature.

Abstract: In an injection blow-molding process the preform is purposely formed as a smooth walled tube closed at one end and without any thread or other cap attachment configuration about the mouth of the preform. The preform is moved to the bottle mold which completely forms the cap attachment configuration with the bottle in the blow-molding step. A processing dome is also formed from the preform in the blow-molding step to provide means to transfer the bottle to the trimmer which removes the dome. By using the smooth walled preform (without threads or any other cap fastening features), the bottle mold may utilize only a portion of the vertical height of the preform for the bottle. Bottle molds for a variety of bottle volumes and heights may employ the same preform and preform injection mold. The smooth walled preform also permits bottle molds with a variety of mouth diameters to be employed with the same preform injection mold.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a composite forming/curing fixture for fabricating beam members which have a web, at least one outer flange extending from the web and a first web inner radius formed between the web and the outer flange. The fixture is used for forming and curing beam members having a variety of cross-sectional configurations with variable web sizes, flange sizes and first web inner radii. The fixture is provided with a mandrel having opposing first and second mandrel surfaces. The mandrel has first and second positions which facilitate the formation of the various beam sizing and configurations. The fixture is further provided with a web forming space which is adjacent the mandrel for forming the web of the beam member therein. The fixture is further provided with a first and second outer flange forming spaces adjacent the mandrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding the hulls of vessels comprises a plurality of individual starboard base panels, starboard side panels, port base panels and port side panels, interconnected in a number of respective first panel groups and second panel groups, which groups are then connected side-by-side along the length of the vessel hull to be formed. The first panel groups are longitudinally spaced from one another and carried by adjustable vertical supports, whereas the second panel groups are removably mounted in between adjacent first panel groups to form a continuous negative mold surface against which the vessel hull can be constructed.

Abstract: In a disc molding die, a stationary base plate is attached to a stationary platen, and a stationary mirror-surface plate is attached to the stationary base plate. Further, a movable base plate is attached to a movable platen, and a movable mirror-surface plate is attached to the movable base plate. A stationary guide ring is attached to the stationary base plate so as to surround the stationary mirror-surface plate, while a movable guide ring is attached to the movable base plate so as to surround the movable mirror-surface plate. When the die is clamped, the movable guide ring is brought into contact with the stationary guide ring. A cavity ring is detachably attached to one of the stationary and movable mirror-surface plates such that the cavity ring projects toward the other of the stationary and movable mirror-surface plates.

Abstract: A mold and divider assembly for creating a solid surface countertop having an exterior edge according to different shapes and sizes. The mold includes a planar shaped surface which is bounded by a polygonal shaped body, at least one side of which has a raised and inwardly contoured mold defining edge. A first elongated dividing member equals a length of a first selected side of the mold and is placeable upon the planar surface so as to be movable in directions towards and away from the first selected side. A second elongated dividing member extends between the first dividing member and a second selected side of the mold so that the dividing members define in combination a subset area of the mold for receiving a resinous material pour. The second dividing member may be providing in differing lengths as a kit for producing an assortment of countertops according to differing dimensions. The mold may further be provided in a generally L-shape or rectangular shape.

Abstract: A mold box for molding concrete products includes a pair of opposed substantially parallel end plates. A pair of opposed substantially parallel mounting brackets are positioned at opposite ends of the end plates and together with the end plates form a substantially rectangular mold box. A corner portion is defined adjacent the juncture of each mounting bracket with each end plate. At least one partition plate extends from one end plate to the other between the mounting brackets. An alignment pin is formed on the mounting bracket at each corner portion and an alignment bore coaxial with the pin is formed on the end plate. The bores are sized and positioned so that when each bore has its associated alignment pin therein the mold box assembly is sufficiently aligned to form molded products.

Abstract: A movable slab form unit is provided and has a movable base plate, a slab form, an elevation motion device that connects the slab form to the base plate while maintaining the freedom of being raised and lowered, and a stabilizer device for stabilizing the elevation motion device into a predetermined state. The elevation motion device includes a first link which is pivotably coupled at its lower ends to the base plate, a second link which is coupled at its lower ends to the base plate so as to move along the base plate and a coupling pin for pivotably coupling the first link and second link together. The stabilizer means includes a support rod of which the length can be adjusted, and is pivotably coupled at its one end to the second link and is detachably engaged at its other end with an engaging portion provided on the base plate.

Abstract: A wheel cover mold assembly is provided for all wheel cover styles of a particular wheel diameter and mounting system. The mold assembly includes a top and a bottom base. The top base carries a mold cavity plate and the bottom base carries a mold core plate. The mold cavity plate and mold core plate include cavity surfaces defining the configuration of a specific wheel cover. The bottom mold base additionally includes a core retainer plate, inserts and/or cores which define, in cooperation with the mold core plate, mold cavity portions for a wheel cover mounting system common to various wheel cover styles. If the mounting system comprises an annular grip ring, for example, the inserts or cores cooperate with the core plate to form a grip ring receiving channel on the inner face of the wheel cover. If the mounting system includes individual mounting clips, the mold inserts configure the mold cavity for clip receiving sockets which project axially from the inner face of the wheel cover.

Abstract: A thermoplastic mold for creating large sheets of building materials from recycled plastic. The mold is adapted to be used with a platen press, and has an adjustment feature for defining a mold cavity of a selected thickness. A pair of shims are preferably used to establish the mold cavity, wherein the cavity has a depth identical to the thickness of the shims. The top member or lid of the mold has an integrally defined passageway for allowing a cooling fluid to be circulated therethrough to cool the mold after a molding process. In the one embodiment, the lid has a pair of flanges extending over and engaging the shims, and an alternative embodiment the lid comprises a rectangular plate having handles defined at selected locations in the upper surface for facilitating removal of the lid from mold recess. The sheets can be colored on one or both sides by inserting a thin sheet of colored thermoplastic material in the mold prior to pressing.

Abstract: The mold includes a first end molding component having an imperforate exterior face and an interior face with alignment pins and a recess for the receipt of fluid material to be molded; a second end molding component having an exterior face with a horizontal bore and an interior face with alignment holes and a recess for the receipt of fluid material to be molded, the second end component being provided with lateral clamping members, the second component being formed of a pair of laterally disposed subcomponents; a plurality of intermediate molding components, each with alignment pins on one face and alignment holes in the opposite face and with a recess therethrough adapted to be positioned between the end components, the number of intermediate components being a function of the desired size of the molded end products; and a pair of filler molding components both with alignment pins on one face and alignment holes in the opposite face and with a recess therethrough adapted to be positioned between the end co

Abstract: A form system and method is provided that is capable of molding pre-cast, structural wall panels of different lengths, widths, thicknesses and architectural finishes for a variety of different types of wall systems.

Abstract: A thermoplastic mold for creating large sheets of building materials from recycled plastic. The mold is adapted to be used with a platen press, and has an adjustment feature for defining a mold cavity of a selected thickness. A pair of shims are preferably used to establish the mold cavity, wherein the cavity has a depth identical to the thickness of the shims. The top member or lid of the mold has an integrally defined passageway for allowing a cooling fluid to be circulated therethrough to cool the mold after a molding process. In the one embodiment, the lid has a pair of flanges extending over and engaging the shims, and an alternative embodiment the lid comprises a rectangular plate having handles defined at selected locations in the upper surface for facilitating removal of the lid from a mold recess. The sheets can be colored on one or both sides by inserting a thin sheet of colored thermoplastic material in the mold prior to pressing.

Abstract: Adjustable forms for pouring precast concrete slabs and similar articles of manufacture. The forms may be used either on site to produce concrete slabs as needed, or at a central manufacturing location, for transport to the site where needed. Concrete slabs produced with the adjustable forms may be used in patios, sidewalks, storage room or pump house floors, driveways, mobile home landings, and the like. The slabs may be steel reinforced, with expandable interlocking design, of various sizes, patterns and colors. Similar construction materials or decorative articles, such as tile, wallboard, and the like may also be produced with the improved forms.

Abstract: A molding mechanism including one pair of molding devices oppositely disposed in a body and each having a casing, and a number of pin elements arranged in matrix form in the casing, a board engaged in one side of the casing, and a bolt threaded through the casing for forcing the board toward the pin elements in order to fix the pin elements in place, whereby, a mold cavity is formed among the pin elements when the molding devices are moved toward an object disposed between the molding devices.

Abstract: A mold insert adapted to be inserted as a base plate in a forming apparatus for molding precast concrete modules, for the purpose of forming a sloped rabbet in the wall sills of the concrete module. The insert is shaped such that when inserted in one orientation it produces an outside edge rabbet, and when inserted in an inverted orientation produces an inside edge rabbet. It comprises an extruded-aluminum hollow main beam having a top flange, a bottom flange, side walls, and one or more supporting webs, and has a section profile which is substantially in the shape of a flattened Z-section. The beam's width dimension is chosen for close conforming fit between the inner and outer form sections. Each side wall has two C-channels having a circular curvature and adapted to receive and support resilient tubing sealing members. The width of the insert can be expanded by expansion beams having circular boss rails adapted to slide into the C-channels of the main beam.

Abstract: A mold for use in the production of ceramic vessels is disclosed herein having a rotatable potters wheel head supporting a mold including a porous surface base disc releasably held in coaxial and concentric relationship with respect to the wheel head and which detachably carries a mold ring thereon about the periphery of the basic disc to define an inner cavity in which the shaping process is performed. A top rim is detachably carried on the mold ring and includes a porous surface for supporting ceramic material which downwardly depends into the mold cavity where pressure is applied to the unsupported portion of the material by finger tips to form a desired shape.

Abstract: Architectural glass block walls or panels are constructed by assembling glass block panel modules which are pre-formed by using molding templates. The template has a plurality of sets of crisscrossing upstanding ribs and a plurality of square pockets surrounded by the ribs. Glass blocks are placed in the pockets and mortar is injected into the spaces between adjacent blocks.

Abstract: A modular mold system for making molds in a range of incrementally different sizes is provided as is a method for using that system in the manufacture of containers. The mold system includes corner elements, edge angle elements and spacer elements which can be interlocked together through connecting means to form a mold for a container. The boundaries of each mold element are defined by straight lines meeting at right angles and each mold element has at least one common dimension with every other element. The mold system is particularly adapted for use in making fiberglass reinforced products such as insulated containers having an inner shell and an outer shell with insulation between the shells.

Abstract: Apparatus for the production by powder metallurgy of a heat exchanger block in which two spaced concentric half shells are provided with holes in which profiled pipes are inserted. The profiled pipes are internally supported by pins when metal powder is injected into the hollow space between the half shells for forming a wall section of a header. The radially outer half shell is formed by a plurality of half rings arranged with their side faces in contact with one another and the half rings are individually removed after the wall section is formed.

Abstract: A plurality of invert forming mold members are bolted together and have their ends received in internal frames provided at adjacent pipe openings in a manhole. The mold members are formed of relatively thick and heavy polyurethane and are of U-shaped cross-section. A mold supporting plate is provided in each of the internal mounting frames and has an opening configured to matingly receive the endmost mold component. The mold components are provided in a variety of linear lengths, angular curved configurations and elevation changing members so that they can be associated to form inverts required for any particular manhole configuration. The assembly of mold members is extremely strong and rigid and does not require any additional internal bracing.

Abstract: A concrete column form structured to receive concrete therein for hardening into a building column having a curvilinear exterior surface. The form includes at least two form portions having a flat, thin generally rectangular sheet of resilient material and an elongated, rigid, straight edge bar connected along opposing side margins of each sheet. Each sheet is flexible by manipulation into a curvilinear configuration along its length by opposing rotation and inward movement of each of its connected edge bars. Connected together in side-by-side fashion along adjacent edge bars, the plurality of curvilinear-configured form portions complete the form itself. Both cylindrical and tapered building columns may be easily fabricated either in place or in a factory utilizing this invention.

Abstract: A decorative hard boiled egg having a corrugated external surface is produced by placing a shelled boiled egg in a mold. The mold is provided with transverse circular corrugations or with longitudinal corrugations, the corrugations preferably taking the form of inwardly extending ridges alternating with inwardly concave surfaces. The egg mold may comprise a container and a plurality of molding elements interchangable with other molding elements to vary the aspect of the molded egg.

Abstract: A packaging system for encapsulating an article within a solid foam material. An article to be encapsulated is supported on a base. A wall enclosure is disposed on the base to form a mold cavity. At the top of the base and above the article to be encapsulated is a cover. Expandable plastic foam in liquid form is introduced into an orifice of the base and the expandable plastic foam advances through a passageway in the base and is discharged from an orifice in the base into the mold cavity to encapsulate the article. The foam material in liquid form solidifies into a solid plastic foam material for packaging the article.

Abstract: An apparatus for constructing a unitary pre-cast concrete modular building unit comprising: a collapsible outer form having a rigid rectangular base and rigid walls pivotally connected thereto and collapsible to the plane of said base; a hydraulically retractable inner form thus providing with the outer form, a mold for said building unit; and an extruder for removing said inner form from said building unit.

Abstract: A method for producing precast manhole bases utilizing an apparatus consisting of a mold jacket defining vertical walls and a mold form disposed within the jacket. The form includes a central portion spaced inwardly from the jacket and channel forming members extending over the central portion with inserts attached to the channel forming members and extending into contact with the jacket walls. When concrete is poured over the mold form and allowed to solidify, the bottom wall of the base forms over the central portion with the channel forming members defining the channels in the bottom wall of the base. The channel forming members consist of a first member attachable in a fixed position on the central portion, this first channel forming member being shaped for defining an effluent channel and a central basin in the mold base. One or more additional channel forming members extend radially from the basin, and these include locking means for fixing the members in any desired position relative to the basin.

Abstract: A releasable mold is disclosed for forming a ribbed transformer casing. The mold includes a plurality of sections first and second ones of which are endwise joined to form an annular ring. Each section has an inner portion with a concave face for forming an annular rib on a transformer casing formed by the mold with each section having an outwardly extending abutment on one opposite side portion and a recess on the other opposite side portion to receive the abutment on an adjacent section stacked thereagainst with the opposite side portions in engagement with one another to thereby accurately position the sections with respect to one another when so stacked and to thus allow a plurality of spaced annular ribs to be formed on the transformer casing. A plurality of fastening ears also extend from each section with each of the fastening ears being apertured to receive a fastening rod therein to releasably fasten the stacked and joined sections in position for forming the ribbed transformer casing.

Abstract: A frame structure for casting a concrete building panel has a plurality of panel edge molding frame members with a generally U-shaped cross-section, a plurality of panel corner frame members with a configuration which corresponds to the angle of the corner of the panel. A number of edge molding frame members and the corner frame members are assembled in a panel molding frame with a length and width corresponding to the length and width of the panel to be molded with the ends of the edge molding frame members connected by the panel corner frame members, and with the opening of the U-shaped cross-section facing inwardly of the panel molding frame. Connectors rigidly connect the edge molding frame members to each other and to the panel corner frame members and a liner structure is provided in the interior of each of the edge molding frame members. The surfaces of the liner structure facing the space within the panel molding frame has a shape complementary to the shape of the edge of the panel to be molded.

Abstract: A method of casting a plurality of differently configured reinforced concrete crypt modules for use in constructing a substantially monolithic mausoleum edifice is disclosed. A single, universal casting form and a plurality of removable inserts, each adapted to be connected to the casting form are provided. Selected predetermined combinations of the removable inserts are secured to the casting form to alter the exterior configurations of the crypt modules cast in the form in such a way that each differently configured crypt module is provided with interlocking surfaces which are adapted to interlock with complementary interlocking surfaces of another such crypt module.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a structural panel of prestressed and reinforced cementitious material includes a hinged box form or, alternatively, a reusable adjustable metal form having telescopic, slidably adjustable brace members, said forms also having stackable modules to provide selectively variable heights of the form walls, a resilient mold, side form members dividing the adjustable forms into a plurality of individual panel forms, a header for dividing each individual panel form into a shallow and a deep portion and which serves as a nailing strip in the finished panel, and steam curing apparatus.

Abstract: A box form used in a dry cast system for making a concrete box culvert. The form has a pair of wall sections secured together with a pair of corner units. The corner units can be removed from the wall sections and replaced with different sized corner units to change the size of the complete form. Spacers can be interposed between the corner units and wall sections to change the wall thickness of the box culvert. The form is carried on a pallet assembly having members for accommodating lift structures of a fork life vehicle. The pallet assembly is a rectangular structure having a stepped pallet and upright guide members. The guide members cooperate with rails on lower portions of the form to locate the form on the pallet assembly. The pallet assembly and form surround a box core providing a box chamber for receiving the concrete mix forming a concrete box culvert.

Abstract: A system for producing precast manhole bases including an apparatus consisting of a mold jacket defining vertical walls and a mold form disposed within the jacket. The form includes the central portion spaced inwardly from the jacket and channel forming members extending over the central portion with inserts attached to the channel forming members and extending into contact with the jacket walls. When concrete is poured over the mold form and allowed to solidify, the walls of the manhole base form between the jacket walls and the mold form. The vertical walls of the base form between the jacket and the central portion, and the bottom wall of the base forms over the central portion with the channel forming members defining the channels in the bottom wall of the base. The inserts result in openings through the base walls in communication with the channels.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting a plurality of differently configured reinforced concrete modular crypts for use in constructing a substantially monolithic mausoleum edifice. The casting apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of vertically disposed generally U-shaped brackets attached thereto and a plurality of longitudinal members connecting the brackets which support a flexible, shaped sheet metal casting form. The frame is provided with upright sides or end doors, at least one of which is hingedly mounted to the frame. A plurality of arm members attached exteriorly to the casting form engage slots or openings in the hingedly mounted door which is forcibly urged into engagement with the edges of the casting form to enclose the form prior to introduction of a fluent casting material.

Abstract: A pie crust dough roll out and trimming mold assembly includes a flat base element having a roll out surface thereon and an array of apertures therein for accommodating various size ring mold elements and for preventing their slippage relative to the base by cooperating with protuberances extending from the bottom surfaces of the rings. The ring elements have narrow top surface areas for pinching off excess pie crust dough during the rolling out process, while having wide bottom surfaces for strength and stability. An inclined, downwardly sloping surface connects the narrow top surface area and the outside diameter of the ring elements. The ring elements include internal diameter walls that correspond in height to the desired thickness of the pie crust disc, the internal diameter of the rings corresponding to the external diameters of the desired pie crust discs.