Abstract: A universally adaptable waffle-cavity form and methods for constructing a waffle panel are described. The waffle-cavity form is provided with a standard shape and size and can be easily adapted to alter the dimensions thereof. The form can be cut down and combined with one or more other cut down forms to provide a combined form with desired dimensions. The forms can also be combined without first being cut down through the use of a saddle that is placed over a joint therebetween. A plurality of the forms can be affixed to a mold decking in a desired arrangement using anchors installed therebetween to form a mold that is reusable to produce multiple waffle panels.

Abstract: A mold assembly for producing a part includes a first section, a second section movably coupled to the first section, and a cavity defined by the first section and the second section, the cavity being shaped to receive a part while the first section and the second section are movably coupled to each other. The mold assembly includes a joint formed by adjacent surfaces of the first section and the second section and a seal extending along the joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mold (200) for producing a foam cladding (120) made of plastic on a planar component (100) or for producing a foamed plastic part (120), comprising a mixing head (300) for producing liquid plastic from at least two components, at least one first cavity (240) for receiving the plastic in order to form the foam cladding (120) or to produce the foamed plastic part (120), a sprue channel (210) for connecting the mixing head (300) to the at least one first cavity (240), and a further cavity (220), which is formed at the transition of the sprue channel (210) to the first cavity (240) and widens the sprue channel (210).

Abstract: A housing component system having fiberglass resin forms secured in place with a binder such as cement. The forms may have a variety of forms and once secured with the cement will be strong avoiding the need for any reinforcement components such as reinforcing bar (rebars) of metal mesh.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a pan formed from a base plate, a housing, a divider and an ejection plate. Together, the pan is shaped to form a pocket bun. The constituent parts of the pan nest together when baking, and disassemble when removing the bun from the pan. The pocket bun has an open-mouth design to allow ingredients to be retained in the bun while the sandwich is being consumed. The open-mouth design is formed having either a single cavity or a plurality of cavities, with each cavity adapted for carrying a filling. The pan is designed having one or more chambers, with each chamber adapted for baking a bun. Adjacent chambers optionally include openings therebetween such that adjacent buns will have a baked connection therebetween.

Abstract: A frozen snack preparation system including a plurality of product containers, a stand and an insertion device. Each of the product containers has an opening. The stand has a plurality of receptacles formed therein. Each of the receptacles is adapted to receive one of the product containers. The insertion device has a plurality of openings formed therein. The plurality of openings are aligned with the plurality of receptacles when the insertion device is in engagement with the stand.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing components from composite fiber materials, at least one placeholder is inserted into a recess in a molding tool, wherein the unfinished component is subsequently produced, the placeholder is removed, at least one lifting pad is inserted into the recess and the unfinished component is removed from the molding tool by inflating the lifting pad. In a system for manufacturing components from composite fiber materials, the component removal process is monitored and controlled by a computer unit in order to prevent predetermined maximum component loads from being exceeded. The gentle component removal process makes it possible to avoid consequential costs for repairing or reworking the components.

Abstract: A core-pin assembly composed of a primary core-pin and at least one secondary core-pin. The primary core-pin has a primary core-pin body defining at least one element for coupling with a mating end of at least one secondary core-pin. The secondary core-pin has a mating end and a secondary core-pin body. The mating end is configured to fit with the element defined in the primary core-pin body such that the primary core-pin and the secondary core-pin(s) reversibly join together to form a branching structure. The assembly may further include at least one tertiary core-pin and the secondary core-pin body may define at least one element for coupling with a mating end of at least one tertiary core-pin. The mating end of the tertiary core pin is configured to fit with the secondary core-pin body such that the primary core-pin, secondary and tertiary core-pin(s) reversibly join together forming a branching structure.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack including a cap cover through which a protection element may be easily mounted and a coupling terminal which is integrally manufactured when forming the cap cover includes: a bare cell having an electrode terminal; a cap cover coupled to a leading side of the electrode terminal of the bare cell, and on which a through hole is formed; a first coupling terminal attached to an external side of the cap cover; and a protection element accommodated in the cap cover, electrically connected to the electrode terminal via a first coupling lead, and electrically connected to the first coupling terminal via the through hole by a second coupling lead.

Abstract: For use with a baking pan of the type formed from a sheet having a plurality of frusto-conical depressions and inter-spaces between the depressions, a hole maker. The hole maker includes a plate having upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of tubes each have an upper end secured to the lower surface of the plate. The tubes each have a lower end positionable in an associated depression. The upper and lower ends of each tube are separated by a tube length. A plurality of similarly configured posts are provided. The posts each have an upper end secured to the lower surface of the plate. The posts each have a lower end positionable on the upper surface of the sheet at an associated inter-spacing.

Abstract: A mandrel for a molding system includes a support structure formed in a generally closed loop shape. The support structure is formed of a plurality of discrete segments coupled together. The number of discrete segments is increasable or reducible to change the overall geometry of the closed loop shape. The mandrel may be part of a molding system that includes a mandrel surface that closely fits about the outer surface of the mandrel body. The mandrel surface is formed of a plurality of discrete toothed segments that form a generally closed loop shape.

Abstract: A multiple part mandrel on which a hollow body may be formed includes multiple sectors. Each sector has a skin on an outer face and a pair of opposed side returns at longitudinal sides of the sector. The mandrel formed by the sectors is symmetrical about a central axis of the mandrel. When the sectors are assembled as the mandrel, the side returns of adjacent sectors face each other. Each of the side returns includes a recess in an outside surface of the side return, spaced from the skin of the respective sector, and an inflatable O-ring disposed in the recess. The recesses of adjacent side returns in the mandrel are offset with respect to each other in an axial direction of the mandrel. Inflation of the inflatable O-rings urges adjacent sectors together at the skins of the sectors to seal the adjacent sectors at the skins.

Abstract: A system and method for making shaped bands includes stretching a band into a shape, heating the band to a softening point of a material of the band, and cooling the band to room temperature, such that the band sets into the shape. Other embodiments include an apparatus comprising a pegboard with a plurality of holes, and a plurality of pegs configured to be inserted into corresponding holes from the plurality of holes, wherein the corresponding holes are located at vertices of a shape, and stretching the band around the pegs into the shape. Another embodiment includes attaching the band to a metal wire and bending the metal wire into the shape.

Abstract: A core for casting a container includes a casting surface, where the core is divided into at least two core segments. The casting surface of each core segment adjoins a division surface, and the division surface of each core segment is spaced apart from the division surface of a neighboring core segment by a gap. The gap is spanned by a frangible collapsible member such that substantially all of the casting surface is free of the collapsible member.

Abstract: A mold for use in forming form a porous molded product via an injection molding process is provided. The method comprises injecting a material into the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. The porous structure includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) and an airfoil (50) for use therein, the airfoil (50) having a structure (128) containing cooling passageways (110, 120) extending between a chamber (100) and a series of apertures (78) positioned along the trailing edge (72) through which cooling fluid (144) received from the chamber (100) exits the airfoil (50), wherein the structure (128) is characterized by a variable thickness (t) between the pressure and suction sidewalls (74, 76) of the airfoil as a function of position along the cooling passageways (110, 120) such that each in a plurality of cooling passageways are characterized by a cross sectional flow area (170, 174) which decreases as a function of distance from the chamber (100).

Abstract: In a method for making an inspection fixture, a detachable mold assembly (20) and a hardenable fluid are firstly prepared. Secondly, the hardenable fluid is poured into the mold assembly, and a plurality of molding pins (23) are inserted into the mold assembly. Thirdly, a main body (21) with a plurality of positioning holes (2122) corresponding to the molding pins (i.e., the locations thereof) are formed in the mold after the hardenable fluid hardens. Fourthly, the mold assembly is detached, and the part is removed from the mold. Finally, a plurality of positioning pins is mounted into the positioning holes of the molded part, the positioning holes having remained upon removal of the molding pins.

Abstract: A system for forming thin-wall pre-cast concrete forms and structures, using vertical casting and slip-form techniques to partition wet concrete into separate thin-wall sections, the system being particularly useful for fabricating pre-cast concrete column forms having a composition and vertical consistency substantially the same as the integral poured concrete core of the finished concrete column.

Abstract: A device for extracting the mold core and a mold assembly using the same are disclosed. The extracting device comprises a first gear, a plurality of first racks and a plurality of transmission assemblies, wherein the transmission assemblies and the corresponding first racks are spaced apart along the periphery of the first gear such that each transmission assembly is located between the first gear and first racks. The rotating motion of the first gear is transformed into a reciprocating motion of each of the first racks from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: An exemplary mold for making a unitary composite lens is provided. The composite lens includes a first lens portion, a second lens portion and a connecting portion interconnected between the first lens portion and the second lens portion. The mold includes a first molding member, a second molding member, a core insert. The first molding member and the second molding member cooperatively define a chamber with an opening therebetween. The core insert includes a base portion and a protrusion protruding from the base portion. The first molding member and the protrusion are configured for cooperatively defining a first part of the chamber for forming the first lens portion, and the second molding member and the protrusion configured for cooperatively defining a second part of the chamber for forming the second lens portion. The chamber includes a third part in communication with the first part and the second part.

Abstract: A core for casting a container comprising a casting surface, where the core is divided into at least two core segments. The casting surface of each core segment adjoins a division surface, and the division surface of each core segment is spaced apart from the division surface of a neighbouring core segment by a gap. The gap is spanned by a frangible collapsible member such that substantially all of the casting surface is free of the collapsible member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved building block formed of recycled straw stalks, a mold for forming the block, and a method of forming the block. The improved block provides a moisture and pest resistant building block having high dimensional tolerances and being capable of long term use without structural degradation.

Abstract: A process for casting a turbine engine component is provided. The process comprises the steps of placing a refractory core assembly comprising two intersecting plates in a die, encapsulating the refractory core assembly in a wax pattern having the form of the turbine engine component, forming a ceramic shell mold about the wax pattern, removing the wax pattern, and pouring molten material into the ceramic shell mold to form the turbine engine component.

Abstract: A motor vehicle wheel frame is integrally molded in a split mold including a lower mold portion (12) and a complemental mold portion. Channel-like spoke forming formations (12.1) receive layers (24.1) of molding material wrapped around heat expanding, resilient intensifiers (20) which are inwardly checked by resilient locking inserts (22) partially within a hub cavity and abutting a cylinder (18). During demolding, after curing, the locking inserts (22) and thereafter the intensifiers (20) are removed by longitudinally stretching and cross-sectionally reducing them, leaving the spokes hollow. During curing, the heat expanding intensifiers pressurize the spoke forming layers of molding material against the mold portions.

Abstract: An improved core for creating wax patterns of golf club heads is disclosed herein. The core includes a center core piece and several outer core pieces removably coupled to the center core piece by magnets embedded in each of the core pieces. The core further includes a pneumatic release system, including a manifold, to easily separate the center core piece from the outer core pieces and expel the center core piece from a wax pattern, thereby eliminating the need to pry and pull pieces out with a tool, which could damage the wax pattern of the golf club head.

Abstract: A form for manufacturing concrete blocks for constructing freestanding walls. The form includes a base and four side panels which are mounted on the base to pivot between a first position for casting a block and a second position for removing a cast block from the form. An insert is secured to the base for forming one end surface on the block and inserts are attached to the side panels for forming sides, top and bottom surfaces of the block. The inserts which form exposed sides of the block are textured to simulate natural stone. The inserts which form the top and bottom of the blocks form an interlocking connection which prevents stacked blocks from moving in a horizontal plane. Optionally, inserts used to form the top surface of blocks which will define the top of the wall may form a trough which is sufficiently deep to receive soil and plants.

Abstract: The side walls of a mold have recesses in each of which is mounted a mold core for forming depressions on the outer side of a concrete block which is to be produced in this mold. The mold cores are pivotally supported around a horizontal axis which is parallel to the mold walls on the outer side of the mold. A sloping cam slot on each mold core is used to pivot the mold cores into the mold cavity defined by the mold walls and then back into the recess. The inner edges of a recess closely fit the mold core and function as strippers which self-clean all surfaces of the mold core which have come into contact with the concrete when the mold core is pivoted back into its recess. As a result, time intervals for cleaning the mold cores are greatly lengthened and a clean and smooth surface of the finished concrete block is insured.

Abstract: A baked goods baking kit for making cupcakes, in particular, having hollowed centers which can filled with filling of some sort. The baked goods baking kit includes a baking member having a main wall and also having a plurality of ornamental-shaped cup portions spacedly disposed in the main wall and being adapted to hold baking batter therein; and also includes a baking mold tool being detachably attached to the baking member for forming selected shapes in the baked goods being baked in the ornamental-shaped cup portions of the baking member.

Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for manufacturing panels having, as desired, one or more areas of reduced material comprising a facing sheet and integrally attached cell forming walls extending in roughly perpendicular fashion from the facing sheet. Additionally, a method for molding panels, including large scale panels, from thermoplastic resins and other moldable materials requiring significantly less energy than other known molding methods, and providing for panels having one or more areas exhibiting continuous outer surfaces on all dimensions. A lower negative mold member has a plurality of upwardly facing positive standoffs defining interstitial channels into which thermoplastic resin or other moldable material is filled. A generally planar upper mold member is placed on the lower mold, and the combined mold assembly is then subjected to elevated heat and pressure, allowing said thermoplastic resin or other moldable material to melt within the interstitial spaces of the lower mold member.

Abstract: An integral three-dimensional article having interstitials therethrough, the three-dimensional article comprises an unconstrained number of axially successive stages. An apparatus and process for molding such a three-dimensional article are also disclosed. The apparatus has members extending into a mold cavity, each member having access to the periphery of the mold cavity. Each stage may nest within an adjacent stage. The nesting may be accomplished by having the end of one stage be convex, while the mating end of an adjacent stage is complementary and concave. The article may be useful as a static mixer, heat exchanger, etc.

Abstract: An optical connector ferrule 1A is mounted on the distal end of a fiber optic ribbon cable 2 to form an optical connector Ca. A mating surface 11 of the optical connector Ca opposes an optical connector Cb to be mated. Fiber accommodating holes 13 are formed in the mating surface 11 so as to accommodate optical fibers, and a pair of guide projections 10 are formed on the mating surface 11 so as to be positioned with the optical connector Cb. The ferrule 1A is integrally molded with a resin. This provides an optical connector ferrule allowing the easy manufacturing of an optical connector with good transmission performance.

Abstract: A support module for interconnecting to like support modules serves to support a number of core elements for encapsulation within a concrete structure. The module has a planar frame defining a first cutout and a second cutout. Each cutout has an arc shape, such that the cutouts from different modules define a circular aperture for closely receiving one of the core elements. The frame has extending portions with connection elements that connect with other support modules to securely receive the core elements. The extending portions are located about the periphery of the frame so that they are able to connect to other support modules in four orthogonal directions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing hollow metal frames having a grout filled interior is disclosed. An apparatus includes a substantially planar body having an upper and lower surface. The upper surface includes at least one grip. The lower surface includes a gasket and a number of protrusions. The protrusions are placed into holes on the hollow metal frame into which additional components such as hinges are to be added. Grout is added to the frame and allowed to harden. Once the grout is hardened, the grout guard is removed and air spaces are retained. Screws and other components are typically filled into the air spaces.

Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for manufacturing panels having, as desired, one or more areas of reduced material comprising a facing sheet and integrally attached cell forming walls extending in roughly perpendicular fashion from the facing sheet. Additionally, a method for molding panels, including large scale panels, from thermoplastic resins and other moldable materials requiring significantly less energy than other known molding methods, and providing for panels having one or more areas exhibiting continuous outer surfaces on all dimensions. A lower negative mold member has a plurality of upwardly facing positive standoffs defining interstitial channels into which thermoplastic resin or other moldable material is filled. A generally planar upper mold member is placed on the lower mold, and the combined mold assembly is then subjected to elevated heat and pressure, allowing said thermoplastic resin or other moldable material to melt within the interstitial spaces of the lower mold member.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided an insert for placement in a mold for forming a concrete jar to form holes in the interior of the concrete jar for receiving steps and a method for forming holes in the interior of a concrete jar or manhole casing for receiving steps to enable a worker to climb into and out of said concrete jar or manhole casing, the insert including two hollow tubular anchors, each of the anchors having a first end and a second end, each of the anchors being equal in length, a rigid frame connected to the first end of each of the two anchors, the frame having a front side and a back side, the two hollow anchors extending from the front side of the frame, the anchors being parallel to each other, and the anchors being closed at the first end and open at the second end.

Abstract: A form for manufacturing concrete retaining wall blocks. The blocks are cast in the form with a front face of the block down. A resilient face insert at the bottom of the form imparts an ornamental appearance to the front face of the block. The form has four sides which pivot at their bottom between a closed position for casting a block and an open position which permits removing the cast block from the form. Preferably, the cast block has parallel top and bottom surfaces and angled sides. Sides of the form form a groove in the bottom of the block which extends parallel to and spaced from the front face and form knobs which project above the top of the block for alignment with a grooves on adjacent stacked blocks forming a retaining wall. The block is formed with two lifting points, one for removal of the block from the form and one for moving the block when constructing a retaining wall.

Abstract: A form for manufacturing concrete retaining wall blocks. The blocks are cast in the form with a front face of the block down. A resilient face insert at the bottom of the form imparts an ornamental appearance to the front face of the block. The form has four sides which pivot at their bottom between a closed position for casting a block and an open position which permits removing the cast block from the form. Preferably, the cast block has parallel top and bottom surfaces and angled sides. Sides of the form form a groove in the bottom of the block which extends parallel to and spaced from the front face and form knobs which project above the top of the block for alignment with a grooves on adjacent stacked blocks forming a retaining wall. The block is formed with two lifting points, one for removal of the block from the form and one for moving the block when constructing a retaining wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a blade (13; 14) comprising two outer walls (17, 18) and at least one cavity (24; 25; 26; 27) between said outer walls (17, 18), for a turbine (10), using an outer mould (30) and several cores (34, 35) for forming the outer walls (17, 18) and the at least one cavity (24; 25; 26; 27) of the blade (13, 14). At least one of the cavities (26; 27) is divided into two channels (26a, 26b; 27a, 27b) by a middle segment (28). One channel (26a; 27a) is located between the first outer wall (17) and the middle segment (28), while the other channel (26b; 27b) is located between the middle segment (28) and the second outer wall (18). Two cores (34, 35) which are separate from each other are used accordingly. This provides a simple and economical means of reducing the thickness (d) of the outer walls (17, 18).

Abstract: A device for forming angled wells in an electrophoresis gel slab includes a device having a plurality of projections oriented at an angle with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the device. A method for forming angled wells in a gel places the device in a gel forming material and allows the material to polymerize to form the electrophoresis gel slab. The device can be removed from the gel slab without distorting or tearing the gel and forming a plurality of substantially uniform sample wells oriented at an angle with respect to the edge of the gel slab. The sample wells are dimensioned to contain a liquid sample for electrophoresis separation. The gel slab can be rotated 90° so that the sample wells are oriented along a vertical edge of the gel slab with the sample wells retaining the liquid sample therein.

Abstract: A mold has outer mold parts and inserted molding material cores. Together, the parts and cores form a mold cavity. The inner cores of molding material are arranged in several layers one above the other. The inner cores are clamped in between the outer mold parts and a final covering core of mold material. A continuous clamping force is applied between the parts and cores. The mold cavity is formed by surfaces of the outer mold, surfaces of the inner cores and the covering core.

Abstract: The side walls of a mold have recesses in each of which is mounted a mold core for forming depressions on the outer side of a concrete block which is to be produced in this mold. The mold cores are pivotally supported around a horizontal axis which is parallel to the mold walls on the outer side of the mold. A sloping cam slot on each mold core is used to pivot the mold cores into the mold cavity defined by the mold walls and then back into the recess. The inner edges of a recess closely fit the mold core and function as strippers which self-clean all surfaces of the mold core which have come into contact with the concrete when the mold core is pivoted back into its recess. As a result, time intervals for cleaning the mold cores are greatly lengthened and a clean and smooth surface of the finished concrete block is insured.

Abstract: A guide block assembly is provided for retaining fiber bore forming pins and guide pin bore forming pins in precise relation to each other during the molding of a ferrule used in a multi-fiber connection. The assembly may include a top portion and a bottom portion with corresponding fiber and guide pin bore grooves formed on a surface of the top and bottom portions. When the top and bottom portions are assembled, the corresponding fiber and guide pin bore grooves form fiber and guide pin bores, respectively. The assembly may also include another portion that form additional bores with either the top or the bottom portion.

Abstract: A mold for forming a dielectric housing for a card edge connector, wherein the housing has an elongated body defining a central slot for receiving a lower edge of a memory module. The elongated body has two lateral ends each formed with a tower for pivotably receiving an ejector for latching or ejecting the memory module received by the connector. A number of contact passageways are defined beside the slot for receiving a number of contacts therein for electrically engaging with golden fingers on the lower edge of the memory module. The mold has a gate located proximate to a lateral end face of one of the towers of the housing to be formed by the mold, and a number of core pins in the cavity for forming the contact passageways. The core pins located nearest to the gate have a cross section larger than that of the other core pins so that they are strong enough to withstand a fluctuation of a high pressure for injecting molten plastics into the mold.

Abstract: A method for casting a plastic die including constructing an open ended container having a floor configured to the desired contour shape of the die. A plurality of elongated cores having tapered and arcuate peripheral edges are spaced within the container and secured in place by traversing members. A cavity is formed in the container therebetween for the injection of hardenable material.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for baking letters of the alphabet and/or numerals. The apparatus includes a cake pan blank foldable into a cake pan, a grid insert template and one or more space-occupying insert blanks foldable into space-occupying inserts. The grid template insert contains removable grid-defined sections which sections are selectively removable so as to leave openings in the grid template insert. The space-occupying inserts are interfitted with the openings and the grid template insert and space-occupying inserts are then placed into the cake pan so that the volume of the cake pan not occupied by the space-occupying inserts takes the shape of a letter or numeral for receiving batter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the manufacture of fiber reinforced structures. The tooling and its use for the manufacture of reinforced structures is described and illustrated.

Abstract: A novel food service package for containing a frozen concentrate for use in quick blending a drink of individual proportion is disclosed. The food service package of the present invention has a number of equally sized compartments with formed channels separating the compartments. Channels are formed under the dividers in the bottom of the package to provide a large surface are for rapid heat exchange so as to quickly temper the frozen concentrate in the package. A raised dome region is formed in the center of the package for rapidly dispersing the product dispensed from a single nozzle into each of the compartments. A gutter formed in each divider causes the dispensed concentrate to overflow from the compartments so as to rapidly self-level in the package.

Abstract: A novel food service package for containing a frozen concentrate for use in quick blending a drink of individual proportion is disclosed. The food service package of the present invention has a number of equally sized compartments with formed channels separating the compartments. Channels are formed under the dividers in the bottom of the package to provide a large surface are for rapid heat exchange so as to quickly temper the frozen concentrate in the package. A raised dome region is formed in the center of the package for rapidly dispersing the product dispensed from a single nozzle into each of the compartments. A gutter formed in each divider causes the dispensed concentrate to overflow from the compartments so as to rapidly self-level in the package.

Abstract: A resin-made vehicular lighting unit having protruding portions is formed in a mold apparatus. The mold apparatus includes first and second molds which are used to form a cavity for resin-molding the vehicular lighting unit. Recessed portions are formed in the first mold and are used to form the protruding portions on a front surface side of the vehicular lighting unit. The second mold includes projecting members, each of which correspond to the recessed portions of the first mold.

Abstract: A fully contoured three dimensional toy figure made of at least two figure parts, and a toy apparatus and a method for molding the toy figure are disclosed. The figure parts are molded in respective mold cavities with receptacles, e.g., holes, in a side thereof and selected parts are joined together with simple connectors inserted into aligned receptacles of adjacently positioned parts. The receptacles may simply be blind holes in one side of the figure parts, and the connectors may be simple rods, bars or tubes which may have structure that assists in engaging the walls of the holes. The invention allows small children to make fully-contoured toy figures easily without having to use adhesives or typical fasteners to attach the figure parts together. Child-safe plastic materials such as Plasti-Goop.RTM. may be used as the plastic molding material.