Abstract: A composite cushion includes a first cushioning element and a second cushioning element. The second cushioning element is formed in a manner that engages a peripheral engagement are of the first cushioning element to interlock the second cushioning element onto the first cushioning element. The second cushioning element may surround an outer periphery of the first cushioning element. In addition, a portion of the second cushioning element may be superimposed over a central cushioning area of the first cushioning element. Any superimposed central portions of the first and second cushioning elements may have an unsecured relationship (i.e., they are not directly secured to each other).

Abstract: A method and fastening system for fastening to a concrete form panel various types of form hardware, including pins, form ties and various types of brackets and attachments for wall braces, scaffolds, and lanyards to a concrete form panel. The concrete form panel includes a track system that forms part of the fastening system. A base associated with the form hardware may be interconnected with the track system to allow selective positioning of the form hardware along a longitudinal length of the track system.

Abstract: An injection molded part is formed of a base part and a soft component which includes a cushioning shaped part fastened thereto. Injection (molding is performed without additional connection steps by having the cushioning shaped part have a soft, cast gel body completely covered on its boundary surface with a hard component that is a flexible and elastically deformable material which forms a circumferential flange-like rim protruding laterally beyond the cast gel body. During injection molding the hard component is being surrounded by the material of the base part while shielding the cast gel body from the injected material used to form the base part.

Abstract: A method and fastening system for fastening to a concrete form panel various types of form hardware, including pins, form ties and various types of brackets and attachments for wall braces, scaffolds, and lanyards to a concrete form panel. The concrete form panel includes a track system that forms part of the fastening system. A base associated with the form hardware may be interconnected with the track system to allow selective positioning of the form hardware along a longitudinal length of the track system.

Abstract: A faux ice tray system featuring a plurality of faux ice trays that interlock via interlock bars. The system can be placed in a refrigerated display in lieu of traditional ice or in a display cooled with another type of mechanism or with traditional ice. The trays are reversible wherein the top surface and the bottom surface can be used for containing faux ice. Some systems may feature an indentation for a bowl. Removable lids may provide an air-tight seal.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a foldable baking pan which is formed by locking four panels onto a bottom panel. Each of the panels have a grasping portion which mates with a corresponding portion on the underside of the bottom panel. To assemble the pan for use, the grasping portions of the panels and the bottom panel are first mated. The panels are next rotated to an upward position to form the pan. The panels are then locked into place. The assembled pan may then be used for baking or other suitable uses. The pan may be easily disassembled for cleaning and/or storage.

Abstract: A mold, process of using the mold to form a block, and the resultant block are disclosed. The block may of course be connected to other blocks to form stuctures such as walls. The blocks and structures may have curved features for simulating a log structure. The mold and process utilize cemititious material for forming a the block, which has a pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face. The block members are separated by a central insulation space and connected by rods extending from each block member across the central insulation space. The mold has a body including a pair of block forming cavities. Each cavity has a material ingress-egress opening adapted to receive a block forming composition and to output a block. The block forming cavities are separated a predetermined distance by a space forming central cavity. The mold also has a block ejector movably connected to the body. The ejector has a plate member associated with each cavity, and a handle.

Abstract: Various components useful in the sport of target shooting are disclosed herein. These components include a mold assembly for fabrication of a frozen water-based skeet, a skeet design particularly suited for fabrication from a frozen water-based liquid, and a hand-held skeet thrower for manually launching skeet. These components have utility individually or maybe combined to form a kit.

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: An improvement to concrete casting machines of the casting bed type in which the side forms are constructed and arranged to stay in an upright position at all times but may be raised and lowered.

Abstract: A clamp unit is for interconnecting side wall beams of a concrete casting mold. The side wall beams incorporate protruding upper and lower edges. The clamp unit (1) includes at least two end portions (2,3) connected to each other and members (4,5,6) for adjusting the distance between the end portions. The end portions are advantageously connected to each other so that a spring-force is provided for moving the end portions farther or closer to each other.

Abstract: A mold frame for an apparatus for producing shaped concrete articles has two longitudinal and two transverse frame members which are detachably screwed to one another with form-fit on the four corners of the rectangular mold frame. The transverse frame members on their end faces have polygonal pins which fit closely into the correspondingly shaped recesses of the longitudinal frame members to resist torsional movement. The polygonal pins and recesses are penetrated by one locking screw at a time with which the mold frame is braced in itself. A mold insert which has several mold cavities is braced within the mold frame by a tongue and groove connection. The form-fit screw connection between the longitudinal and transferse frame members makes it possible to accommodate the very high forces and torques which are formed by shaking vibrations during the molding process.

Abstract: A form for casting concrete columns which simulate a stack of stone blocks. The form includes first and second side sections, each including two side panels. The side sections are releasably connected together to form a rectangular frame which has closed and open positions. The frame and a base on which the frame rests supports a column side insert. The column side insert has a central opening in which a column is cast. The column side insert imparts a desired appearance to the exterior sides of the cast column. After a column is cast, the side sections are moved to an open position and the column side insert is separated from the column.

Abstract: This invention relates to an extraction device for removing a stuck cast part from a stationary mold of a casting apparatus. The extraction member is disposed in the stationary mold section during the casting of a cast part and is disposed adjacent a part shape cavity. The extraction device is moveable between a first position, wherein the extraction member cooperates with the mold sections of the casting apparatus to form a part of the part shape cavity, and a second position, wherein said extraction member is operative to engage and eject the stuck cast part from the part shape cavity.

Abstract: A form for casting concrete columns which simulate a stack of stone blocks. The form includes first and second side sections, each including two side panels. The side sections are releasably connected together to form a rectangular frame which has closed and open positions. The frame and a base on which the frame rests supports a column side insert. The column side insert has a central opening in which a column is cast. The column side insert imparts a desired appearance to the exterior sides of the cast column. After a column is cast, the side sections are moved to an open position and the column side insert is separated from the column.

Abstract: A container for cross-linking composite materials on dental bridges and arches and on individual teeth, comprising: a plurality of plate-like elements which can be stacked and clamped together, at least one of the plate-like elements, which is internal to the plurality of plate-like elements, being constituted by a plurality of blocks which can be removed independently of each other to form an area which is suitable to constitute a mold into which it is possible to place a metallic structure on which the elements of a dental prosthesis are to be formed, the at least one of the plate-like elements and a plate-like element that is adjacent thereto in an upward region and constitutes the top plate-like element of the container being both made of a material which is transparent to light.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a mold box on a machine for forming molded concrete products includes a mold defining a cavity for receiving cement having a pair of opposed side plates and a pair of opposed mounting brackets. A mold support frame is further included having a pair of opposed side beams and a pair of opposed end brackets, with a connecting device for mounting the support frame on the machine. A pair of opposed substantially parallel slots is formed on the support frame side beams and a sliding plate is receivable in the slots and slidable therealong. A slot is also formed on one of the mold mounting brackets, such that the sliding plate is receivable in the slot formed on the mold mounting bracket.

Abstract: Spacers or wedges are disclosed for use in combination with mold elements such as lens and/or reflex reflector pins in a pin block or matrix assembly. Such assemblies are used in the manufacture of molds for producing, for example, front and/or rear light units for motor vehicles. The wedges or spacers are selectively located between rows or banks of reflex or optic pins to provide required orientation to selected groups of the pins so that the necessary reflectivity of the finished product is provided in the curved portion thereof.

Abstract: A mold box assembly for forming molded concrete products includes a pair of opposed substantially parallel end plates joined at both ends by a pair of opposed substantially parallel mounting brackets. A plurality of partition plates extend between the end plates to define a plurality of substantially identical cavities for forming molded products. A slot is formed along the inside of each end plate substantially along the length thereof. Tabs which extend from opposing ends of each partition plate include a stud transversely mounted on the end plate using ring nuts. The opposing tabs and studs of each end plate are received in opposing end plate slots. End liners are bolted to the inside surface of each end plate over the studs on each side of each partition plate with the ring nuts bearing against the surface of the end liner.

Abstract: A new and improved adjustable casting mold including a mold base having a generally rectangular configuration. Included in the device is a fixed mold form having a generally L-shaped configuration. The fixed mold form is integral with the mold base offset from a center portion thereof. Also included in the device is an adjustable mold form having a generally L-shaped configuration. The adjustable mold form is positionable on the mold base and positioned against the fixed mold form. The adjustable mold form is positioned against the fixed mold form to create a casting area. A clamp assembly is removably positioned against the adjustable mold form and the fixed mold form. The clamp assembly is secured thereto by two washers and two wing nuts. The clamp assembly serves to secure the adjustable mold form to the fixed mold form.

Abstract: A foam molding apparatus with improved seal for sealing the mold lid to the bowl. The bowl and lid include inclined sealing surfaces surrounding the mold cavity with the bowl sealing surfaces being concave and the lid sealing surface being convex. Both the bowl and lid are resiliently supported on frames so that the lid can self align upon the bowl as the convex lid sealing surface engages the concave bowl sealing surface. Adjusting screws are carried by the lid carrier frame and engage the lid to apply pressure to the lid forcing the lid against the bowl sealing surface with the bowl being resiliently carried on a supporting frame allowing the bowl to float relative to the frame to achieve an even pressure distribution about the mold cavity at the sealing surfaces. The lid and bowl are both formed with fluid passages to enable hot water to be circulated through the mold maintaining the mold at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A formwork component for the erection of cast structural walls, particularly for the erection of concrete walls. The formwork components includes a formwork plate with stiffening elements, for example, frames or girders, being mounted at the rear side of the formwork plate. Rails are provided on at least two oppositely located edges of the formwork plate. When several formwork plates are located next to each other or one above the other, the rails are located next to each other. The rails are connected by connecting elements, such as screws, clamps, or braces. Positioning, elements are provided on the rails. The positioning elements are projections and abutments which receive the projections and have a shape corresponding to that of projections.

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: 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: The present invention is directed to a reuseable mold for casting a hollow form made of an aggregate filled thermosetting resin. The reuseable mold includes an outer mold, made from sheets of thermoplastic resin, and an inner mold, also made from sheets of thermoplastic resin, having a base with plugable opening(s) for connecting an air supply for popping the inner mold from the cast hollow form fabricated in the reuseable mold. The sheets are preferably 1" sheets of polyethylene.

Abstract: A latching bolt mechanism for fastening adjacent concrete form panels together to make a larger form work is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base permanently mounted on a form panel and a slidably attachable and detachable latching bolt mechanism having a tapered engagement pin for penetrating aligned apertures in the side rails of adjacent panel forms. The latching bolt further includes a tapered pin sleeve engaging portion that is received in the central bore of a pin sleeve, allowing transverse, shearing forces on the engagement pin to be readily dissipated. The pin sleeve in turn reciprocates within the central bore of a self-lubricating guide sleeve, which is seated within a housing block. A detachable mounting system includes a mounting bracket attached to the form panel and mating flanges on the housing block.

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: Baking tongs for producing edible wafers from wafer dough in a wafer baking oven or an automatic wafer baking machine consist of a wafer baking mold comprising baking mold parts in respective tong parts which are moved toward each other and away from each other in order to open and close the wafer baking mold. For a rigid interlocking of the two tong parts when the wafer baking mold is closed, the tong parts are provided with cooperating closure sections. The closure section of one tong part is provided with a rigid locking pin, which protrudes from the inside surface of that closure section. The closure section of the other tong part is formed with a through opening, which constitutes a passage for the locking pin, and is provided with a hook which is engageable with the locking pin. The hook is pivoted on the outside of the closure section and has an engaging surface for engaging an engaging surface of the locking pin. The hook is provided with an actuating element for pivotally moving the hook.

Abstract: An outside bay adapter for a concrete forming structure. The adapter has a pair of elongated flat plates each of substantial length as compared to its width thereof. The plates are disposed in angular V-shaped relation to one another. The plates have a pair of confronting slots. The slots on the plates are transversely aligned with one another. Slotted wedge bolts are extended through the aligned slots and extend outwardly in diverging relation to one another adjacent opposite ends of the plates. A weldment is located at each end of the plates welding the slotted wedge bolts extended through the slots to the plates in unitary assembly together.

Abstract: A locking device mounted in the interior portions of a mold includes a first member having an aperture therein adapted to be coupled to a first section of the mold, a second member having an aperture therein adapted to be coupled to a second section of the mold, the first and second members being alignable with one another so that the apertures therein can be aligned with each other, a pin being provided axially in one of the first and second members, the pin being radially compressible and being axially movable in the aperture in one of the members and being receivable in the aperture in the second of the members such that when the pin is axially moved into the aperture in the second section, the pin first compresses radially and then expands so as to be securely locked to the second member thereby locking the two members and the two sections of the mold together. A spring is preferably used to apply a force to keep the two sections tightly held together when in the locked condition.

Abstract: A mould assembly for moulding ice sculpture having (i) complementary mould members (1,2) of low thermal conductivity material, the complementary mould members being releasably mated together via complementary peripheral flanges (3,4) secured together by nuts (8,14) and bolts (19,11), defining an open topped mould cavity; (ii) a water impervious flexible mould liner (18) conforming to the interior of the cavity and including a split region (19) around at least part of its periphery, having mating portions, each of the mating portions having extended (20,21) lips adapted to be sealingly clamped togehter between adjacent mould members; (iii) a thermally insulating cover adapted to close the open top of the mould cavity, wherein the improvement lies in the provision of: (a) perforations (15) thorough the mould members at regions corresponding to protuberant parts and (b) providing thermal insulation (16) to the mould assembly at regions corresponding to narrow parts of the ice sculpture to decrease the rate of fr

Abstract: An apparatus for automated casting of an item such as a plumbing fixture is disclosed. Female and male mold portions provide the spacing for molding the desired item between them. A fluid activated release mechanism is operatively positioned on one of the mold portions so as to assist in separating the formed item from a mold portion in a controlled and uniform manner so as to minimize damage to the cast item. In a preferred manner, there is also a fluid activated holding mechanism for temporarily holding all of the mold portions together as well as an additional fluid activated mechanism to separate the mold halves. The apparatus and method herein described is especially well suited to multiple or battery-type casting operations.

Abstract: A curved concrete forming structure to provide a 1000 psf system for forming curved walls having a radium in excess of 5'. The structure includes a series of arcuately curved metallic panels secured in stacked side-by-side assembly. The improvement particularly concerns a panel which is comprised of a flexible metallic skin plate. Spaced vertically extending ribs are positioned along the length of the panel on one side thereof. The ribs and the skin plate have essentially the same vertical dimensions. A pair of vertically spaced arcuately curved angles are provided which angles have identical diameters that correspond to the diameter of the concrete wall to be poured using the concrete forming structure. The curved angles are substantially stiffer and inflexible compared to the flexible skin plate.

Abstract: A composite foam seat cushion is comprised of foams of different firmnesses which are bonded to adjacent foams without adhesives or glues. The cushion has a supportive bottom of one or more firm foams, a layer of soft foam on the top of and supported by the bottom layer, a protective front foam cap for the front edge of the layer of soft foam, a protective back foam cap for the back edge of the layer of soft foam and side walls of foam(s) of suitable firmness to provide support. A method of preparing the composite foam seat cushion is disclosed.

Abstract: A pin thread profile mold includes two parallel spaced apart plate type thread profile gages. A cast is made with the mold positioned adjacent the thread with the plates parallel to the thread axis and the plane midway therebetween radial to the thread axis, the mold-thread interface being caulked with clay. After being placed adjacent the thread the mold is packed with self hardening plastics material in the plastic state, such as dental plaster. After the plastics material has hardened the cast is removed from the thread and sent to a laboratory for comparison with a desired profile.

Abstract: A battery type mold assembly in which simple upwardly extending mold members having relief patterns on their major mold surfaces are pivotally mounted on a frame at the lower ends so as to be movable between a closed position in which a mold cavity is formed and an open position in which there is provided for the removal of a molded article therefrom. The assembly is characterized by the presence of carrier members which are, at least initially, adjustable relative to each other and the carrier members are pivotally connected to the mold members.

Abstract: A mold structure having at least first, second and third mold parts stacked one on top of the other, each having structure thereon defining at least one part of a mold cavity. The second part is oriented between the first and third parts and has mold cavities on both sides thereof. A support structure is provided for supporting the first mold part for movement toward and away from the third mold part. Structure is included within the mold structure to limit the spacing between the first and second mold parts to a prescribed spacing so that as the first mold part is moved away from the third mold part, the second mold part will be spaced a prescribed distance away from both the first and third mold parts.The invention also includes a mold opening structure which is coaxially aligned with the elongate tie rod extending between the mold parts. This structure further effects a safe and positive opening of the mold structure.

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: 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 concrete mold fastening device for use in a concrete mold for holding mold members in a desired spaced relationship which comprises a spacer extending between and passing through said mold members, said spacer having an enlarged diameter stop flange and a pair of annular recesses on the opposite sides of said flange on each end portion thereof, inner holding means positioned on said each end outwardly of the outer one of said recesses, a fastening rod connected to the associated outer end of the spacer and external holding means positioned on the outer end of the associated fastening rod outside of said mold members.

Abstract: A casting die having separate die segments that cooperate to form an internal die cavity for receiving molten metal at the top thereof for subsequent solidification and removal therefrom in continuous strip or bar form. Novel retaining means in the form of cooperating bolt/bushing sets are provided for maintaining the relative positioning of the segments, the bolts having a lower coefficient of expansion than that of the bushings, so that upon heating of the die, the relatively greater expansion of the bushings will serve to place a continuing force upon the segments through bolt tensioning so as to maintain the die segments in face-to-face relationship and to eliminate possible flashing of metal therebetween.