Abstract: An adjustable long bolt for connecting modular concrete form panels. The bolt is generally flat along its length and has a pair of elongated slots disposed in adjacency to opposite ends of the bolt. At least one circular hole is disposed between the slots having its mid-point disposed along a longitudinal line in longitudinal alignment with longitudinal axes of said elongated slots. The longitudinal spacing between the elongated slots with respect to the at least one circular hole being varied to enable the bolt to be installed in a larger number of adjustable positions by turning the bolt on its end through an arc of rotation of 180.degree..

Abstract: An ice tray including an upper and lower section locked together so to form completely enclosed chambers therebetween in which enclosed water freezes into a fully desired shape of ice cube.

Abstract: An ingot mold provided with means affording stress relief thereto for the ingot pouring operation, while maintaining the mold in condition to aid in preventing metal leakage therefrom during the ingot pouring operation and subsequent cooling of the ingot, and providing mold wall support for the ingot until its skin has sufficient structural integrity to support the molten interior of the ingot, and a mold which can be recycled for use in a faster manner as compared to heretofore utilized solid or one-piece type ingot molds. In certain embodiments, the mold is formed of a plurality of completely separate and individual side wall sections defining at least the side periphery of a mold cavity, together with coupling means connecting the wall sections together. The coupling means provide for expansion and contraction of the mold sections relative to one another during the pouring of molten metal into the mold, and the resultant heating and subsequent cooling thereof.

Abstract: A molding tool device for a molding used in an architectural structure, in which a plurality of side frames are squarely arranged on a bed to define a space for a molding of concrete panel or the like.In this molding tool device, some of the side frame or frames detachably mounted on the bed and the remaining side frames are provided so as to be released from the respective side surface of the molding defined by these side frames by means of connectors each provided thereon with a link mechanism for connecting the side surface of the side frame to the bed, so that the molding can be readily released in an erected state of the bed.

Abstract: An inventive method for producing a laminated molded countertop includes the steps of placing the surface laminate material into a mold, applying a layer of polyurethane foam to an interior side of the laminate material, applying a reinforcing member, if necessary, on top of the layer of polyurethane foam, applying a second layer of polyurethane foam over the reinforcing member and closing the mold. A resultant molded article has an exterior surface laminated thereto due only to the forces generated by the polyurethane foam during the time when it is expanding and solidifying.

Abstract: A mechanism for locking two mold parts together includes a cylindrical tie rod securely mounted on one mold part and having a circumferential groove therein. A cylindrical collet sleeve is rigidly mounted on the other mold part and has a plurality of axially extending, circumferentially spaced, resiliently flexible arms at one end. The free end of each arm has an inwardly projecting locking member thereon which the arm resiliently urges radially inwardly. When the mold parts are moved to a closed position, the tie rod is received within the collet sleeve and the locking members become axially aligned with and are urged into engagement with the tie rod groove. An annular collar encircling the tie rod is then moved axially until its inner surface snugly engages the outer surface of the collet arms, thereby preventing radially outward movement of the collet arms.

Abstract: A sectional ingot mold formed of a plurality of side wall sections which when assembled define at least the side periphery of a mold cavity, with means coacting on the side wall sections for coupling the wall sections together into an integral unitary ingot mold; said means, providing for automatic compensation for expansion and retraction of the mold assembly sections when molten metal is poured into the ingot mold by providing for expeditious expansion of the mold assembly sections with respect to one another while aiding in sealing the mold sections from leakage of molten metal during the pouring and cooling of the ingot in the mold. In certain embodiments, yieldable gasket material is disposed between the wall sections at their junctions for aiding in preventing leakage of molten metal from the ingot mold assembly during pouring and solidification of an ingot in the mold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a plurality of substantially dimensionally identical concrete structural modules. The apparatus facilitates the manufacture of a plurality of low cost molds of high dimensional accuracy which will consequently produce modules of high accuracy which can be interchanged, turned, and either horizontally or vertically assembled. A master pattern of the module having non-porous interior and exterior surfaces is positioned between inner and outer forms, the inner and outer spaces thus created are filled with a cementitious substance forming a mold having inner and outer mold segments with their mold faces formed against the non-porous pattern. The concrete molds are provided with various assembly mechanisms and shipped in matched sets to producers for use as forms in the production of the structural modules.

Abstract: In the course of this method, an amount of expansible mixture is poured into a mould, after which the mould is obturated by means of a plug. A vacuum is created in the chamber of the mould by way of the plug so as to cause the foaming of the mixture. The vacuum is maintained for a period after the foamable mixture has filled the whole of the volume of the mould. At the end of the polymerization of the foamable mixture, the vacuum may be re-applied in the mould, preferably for several cycles, so as to cause the cells of the foam obtained to burst.

Abstract: A sectional ingot mold formed of a plurality of side wall sections which when assembled define at least the side periphery of a mold cavity, with means coacting on the side wall sections for coupling the wall sections together into an integral unitary ingot mold; said means, providing for automatic compensation for expansion and retraction of the mold assembly sections when molten metal is poured into the ingot mold by providing for expeditious expansion of the mold assembly sections with respect to one another while aiding in sealing the mold sections from leakage of molten metal during the pouring and cooling of the ingot in the mold. In certain embodiments, yieldable gasket material is disposed between the wall sections at their junctions for aiding in preventing leakage of molten metal from the ingot mold assembly during pouring and solidification of an ingot in the mold.

Abstract: A dental flask for use in molding full dentures includes bottom, middle and cover sections capable of being sealed together, either by screws for holding the bottom and cover sections to the middle section by screwing into threaded means in the middle section, or by external compressing means. The flask is of such a structure as to promote even transfer of heat to a synthetic organic polymeric plastic material for gum and palate portions of the denture and to teeth to be held thereby, and internally threaded sealing means are so located at sides of the flask as to apply sealing forces effectively and evenly when cover and bottom screws are tightened and are so located as not to interfere with molding of the denture or heat transfer to the plastic portion thereof during molding.

Abstract: A form system for constructing concrete walls is assembled from groups of laterally-interconnected units that are spaced to define the opposite surfaces of the wall. Tie systems traverse the space and matching edge discontinuities in adjacent units, with the pressure of the poured concrete being transferred from the form units to the tie systems by cross pins directly intersecting components of the tie systems and the marginal frame members of the units at the edge discontinuities. Transverse frame members provide mounting points for studs that interengage to laterally locate a pair of form units placed back-to-back, and members provide protected storage positions for tie components when they are not in use. Handles, and also fastenings securing panels to the frames, are positioned within the space enclosed by the frames to avoid interference in the back-to-back storage position of the units.

Abstract: A mold especially adapted for forming precast, waffle-shaped concrete panels employs a one-piece mold body of plastic sheet material to provide a reusable mold structure that may be rapidly stripped and reset. Each corner of the mold body is open; thus, the sides of the mold present pliable flaps due to the inherent flexibility of the sheet material and are swung outwardly after molding is completed in order to release the molded product. External reinforcing members on the sides maintain the same rigid and true during the molding process. The corners are held closed by simple locking devices which are readily released for stripping. Raised portions in the mold body form the characteristic voids in the molded waffle product, and are reinforced and rigidified by a foam filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a concrete form assembly for pre-casting concrete walls which includes a three-piece base plate, side rails and headers which interfit between the side rails and can be adjusted to any spacing for different length and width concrete wall panels. A quick release clamp has a pin which interfits with registrable apertures in the form parts for fastening the base plate, side rails and headers in unitary assembly during the pouring process. A cam surface on one of the clamp jaws urges the form parts together when the clamp is swung into clamping position. Out-turned flanges on the side rails and projecting portions on the headers provide clamping surfaces.

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 concrete form construction unit includes a plurality of like length sections telescopically arranged. The unit is made from lightweight but rigid material, preferably aluminum, for convenience in storage and manual handling and has sections preferably of approximately ten feet in length for telescopic extension to substantial selected lengths. Multiple units can be arranged in self-aligning telescopic connection for indefinite lengths and sections can be used individually, if needed. The sections are of a C or channel shape design with suitable fastening devices for bracing and for securing the unit to a supporting surface and against relative movement of the telescopically extended section.

Abstract: A casting chill mold is provided for producing elongate metal ingots having a length to diameter ratio in excess of 10:1 in which the wall thickness of the mold is substantially no greater than that required to enable the walls to withstand the hydrostatic pressure of the melt upon the occurrence of thermal stress. Preferably the mold is surrounded by a spaced supporting framework contacting the outer surface of the mold at spaced discrete small area points of contact.

Abstract: An annular bronze bearing is bonded to a cylindrical inner surface of a metallic member by positioning the member in a fixture to define an annular chamber therein, communicating a charge of bronze alloy particles to the chamber via an open end thereof, melting the alloy and cooling the member and alloy to form the bearing. The apparatus comprises a pair of plates adapted to clamp the metallic member therebetween to define the annular chamber between the member and a cylindrical core. A ceramic funnel is secured on the upper one of the plates to communicate the melted bronze alloy particles to the annular chamber via the open end thereof.

Abstract: An upright mold for forming planar, thin, flexible, elastomeric liners for large modular concrete forms, to produce surface textured concrete walls and the like, includes a positive master of a flexible elastomeric material, secured to a planar, rigid backing, having normal extending, integral gasketing flanges on three sides, a modular form member having a planar surface mounted in the extending flanges, and means for temporarily securing said modular form member in sealing relation to said flanges and with its planar surface spaced a predetermined distance from the master. Liquid polyurethane precursor is poured into the mold form top side permitting trapped air in the liquid to travel to the surface of the modular form member and upwardly out the top of the mold. A small reservoir of the liquid may be maintained at the top of the mold to insure positive pressure of liquid into the mold for the complete filling of the spaces of the mold with the liquid precursor.

Abstract: Mold apparatus for the manufacture and molding of structural members such as I-beams and concrete girders which has a permanent pallet supported and maintained in a level condition by parallel beams affixed to a concrete base. The pallet is made up of a plurality of sections mounted on the beams and aligned and rigidly connected together. A pair of side forms are provided on the pallet which are readily removable and replaceable by other forms depending upon the particular structure being molded, each such form having a horizontal foundation part which extends to the edge of the pallet where a strip is welded to position the mold as desired on the pallet. The inner portion of the foundation part merges with a molding part extending upwardly in each form and terminating in an upper flange extending horizontally and outwardly at the top of the form. A plurality of vertical stiffener plates connect the various parts of each form to provide rigidity.

Abstract: Mold halves are formed from thin, flexibly stiff, rigid polyvinyl chloride film having a thickness of 0.010 .+-. 0.003 inch and which is deformed to conform to opposite surface contours of a structure to be produced. The mold halves mate along a parting line to define a mold chamber in the shape of the desired structure and are formed with an access opening to the chamber, marginal regions coextensive about the chamber from the parting line, and conjugate protuberances on the marginal regions. The film is thin and pliable enough for pins to be inserted cross-wise through the protuberances to secure together the mold halves, yet thick and rigid enough to support casting material poured therein and flexible enough to be peeled from the partially set product.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting 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 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. The casting form is sufficiently rigid to support the casting material without deformation, yet sufficiently flexible to permit rapid extraction of the cast element therefrom with no damage to either the form or element.

Abstract: A plurality of formwork elements are provided, each of which is curved according to an arc of a circle and which are assembled to form an inner formwork wall and an outer formwork wall. Each of said formwork elements have two vertical edges provided with angled portions which form engaging faces, which engage engaging faces of horizontally adjacent formwork elements of the same formwork wall. Said angled portions of said formwork elements of said outer formwork wall extend outwardly. Said angled portions of said formwork elements of said inner formwork wall extend inwardly.