Abstract: An apparatus (10) for use in manufacturing a fibrous preform with a narrow channel flange includes a foraminous preform screen (12), a fiber nozzle (28) that blows a stream of chopped fibers onto the screen (12) and binder nozzles (32) that spray binder into the fiber stream. Air blown from air nozzles (30) helps guide the fibers and a ducted fan (26) helps draw and hold them onto the screen (12). The screen (12) is formed with a narrow channel flange (16) having a shape identical to the narrow channel flange of the fibrous preform to be manufactured. The screen's flange (16) has a channel floor (36) extending laterally outward from the screen's main body (14) and a channel outer wall (38) projecting perpendicularly away from the channel floor (36) toward the fiber nozzle (28). A hinge (40) connects the channel floor (36) to the channel outer wall (38). To allow the nozzles to deposit a more uniform layer (42) of fibers, the outer wall (38) is rotated outward to lie parallel with the channel floor (36).

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article made from concrete, artificial stone, ceramic, metal, plastic, etc. and having a minute and beautiful pattern expressed on part or all of the surface thereof by a pattern course of a prescribed thickness. This shaped article is produced by forming at least two superposed courses of different dry particles on a base surface, moving a scraper located at a prescribed position above the base surface in accordance with a pattern to be expressed so as to scrape at least the lowermost course, allowing the dry particles of the upper course to cave into a cavity thus formed, thereby expressing the pattern on the bottom surface of the lowermost course, and allowing all the particles to set into an integral mass, either as they are or after the top surface of the uppermost course is made even or overlaid with a backing course.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a building material from a mixture of unscreened thermoplastic waste and mineral, preferably mineral aggregate. The crushed and/or screened mineral and plastic waste are washed, whereafter the mineral is heated to a predetermined temperature, and a given amount of plastic granules or plastic flakes made from the unscreened thermoplastic waste is mixed with the heated mineral aggregate. In the dosing and/or scattering stage, heated fine-grained filler mineral aggregate is further added to the resulting mass. The mass is dosed or scattered on a coating material, and the building marterial is pressed by compression moulding or flat-pressing and/or calendering to final thickness into slabs, blocks, bricks or boards. Applications include for example insulation boards used in soil mechanics, paving slabs or bricks, concrete formwork boards or blocks, noise and sight barrier elements, fire-, sound- and moisture-proofing slabs.

Abstract: A method of producing a patterned shaped article which includes the steps of placing on a base surface, a form made of at least one partition member defining the boundary of the patterned to be produced, a peripheral frame surrounding the partition member at a prescribed spacing therefrom and a cover closing the upper ends of the partition member and the peripheral frame. The method also includes the steps of supplying dry particles to a pattern space enclosed by the partition member and a pattern space between the partition member and the peripheral frame, removing the form from the base surface forming a particle course having a prescribed pattern and causing the particles to set into an integral mask.

Abstract: The present invention is a plastic container coated with a multi-layer barrier coating. The multi-layer barrier coating is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas permeability in containers and for extending shelf-life of containers, especially plastic evacuated blood collection devices.

Abstract: A glass fiber containing polymer sheet is prepared by providing a non-woven carrier web, superposing an adhesion film over the carrier web, applying a layer of glass fibers onto the adhesion film, and laminating together the assemblage.

Abstract: A method of producing shaped articles of artificial stone, ceramics, metal, plastic and the like, each having a fine, attractive pattern on part or all of the surface thereof formed in a pattern course of a prescribed thickness. The shaped article is produced by forming a dry particle course on a base surface, positioning a scraper at a prescribed point on the base surface, moving the scraper in accordance with the pattern to be expressed, and using a different type of particles to fill the cavity thus formed by the scraper, and allowing the particles to set into an integral mass, either as they are or after being overlaid with a backing course.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a compression dosage unit such as a tablet. The method of the present invention includes dispensing a premeasured volume of tableting feedstock into a product tray. The feedstock is compacted into a tablet within the product tray. The product tray may be further packaged for distribution and sale. The apparatus of the present invention includes a dossiter for dispensing the premeasured volume of feedstock into the product tray from a reservoir. A die is insertable into the product tray to form the tablet therein. The present invention also provides for the formation of the tablets within the product tray by use of the dossiter.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing molded parts, preferably having the same wall thickness, from mixtures of cellulose and/or lignocellulose fibers with more than 20% by weight of thermal binders, in which the molded article results from application of heat and pressure to fiber mat prefabricated therefrom. In a first step, the fiber mat undergoes preliminary compression as a planar, endless matted fiber fleece, with only a small degree of compression of the fiber composite, the matted fiber fleece containing at least 2% by weight of a binder which cross-links under heat, its "start-off temperature", i.e. the temperature at which cross-linkage begins, being lower than the softening temperature of the thermoplastic binder. The cellulose and/or lignocellulose fibers are provided, before production of the fiber composite, with a surface finish of the cross-linking binder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a prepacked resin bonded well liner comprised of bonding granular particles to a perforated pipe. The granular particles are coated with a partially polymerized resin that is hard and tacky to the touch. Upon the introduction of heat, the polymerization proceeds, curing the resin into an insoluble and infusible cross-linked state. The contact regions between the adjacent particles bond the packed particles into a porous and permeable matrix.

Abstract: A topsheet of body fluid absorptive articles comprising a first sheet made of thermoplastic synthetic resin sheet and having liquid passages each downwardly extending therethrough and a second sheet containing 70 to 100% by weight of cellulose fibres bonded to said first sheet around lower openings of the respective liquid passages and comprises mechanically intertwined fibres only. The second sheet has a density higher than a density of fibres contained in the liquid-absorbent core.

Abstract: Molding apparatus including a thermally transmissive mold liner and a packing nub having a spring biased positioning pin for uniformly forming and molding grinding wheels. A locating pin at a bottom mold plate secures the liner to the bottom plate and indexes a threaded arbor and the nub to the pin. The positioning pin positions the nub to the arbor. Upon leveling a charge of a mixture of resin adhesive and abrasive material, a top plate is concentrically fitted to the nub and liner. The pressing of the top plate and nub with the bottom of the nub aligning with the bottom of the positioning pin provides uniform compaction. The liner supports the molded green wheel during curing and after which the wheel is removed.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite products of enhanced interlaminar ply strength and processes of producing same. In forming the products, layers of fibrous reinforcing material and resinous matrix material are established. The matrix material contains unset resin and short fibers of an average particle length of 0.2-0.6 mm in a weight ratio of short fibers to resin in the range of 0.4-1. The reinforcing material comprises fibers of a length substantially greater than the length of the short fibers in the matrix material. The fiber and matrix layers are integrated in order to cause the resin and short fibers which comprise the strengthened matrix material to enter into the interstitial spaces of the longer fiber reinforcing material. Thereafter, the matrix resin is solidified in order to arrive at the fiber reinforced composite product.

Abstract: There is provided by this invention a least three integrated regions, each region having wherein the density and fluid affinity of the composite continuously increases from top to bottom thereby facilitating effective fluid transport and efficient utilization of storage capacity. An additional layer of SA and tissue may be provided to the absorbent product to provide an absorbent structure with dry feel and low stain. Methods of forming integrated, multi-layered absorbent composites and structures comprising at least three regions wherein each region has distinct density and fluid affinity gradients and wherein the density and fluid affinity of the composite continuously increases from top to bottom, are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method of introducing a casting compound composed of aggregates and a matrix with a hardening binder into a hollow space within a tubular sheathing of a tension member composed of one or more individual elements, particularly in the anchoring range of the tension member relative to a structural component. In accordance with the method, the aggregates are introduced first and the matrix is then introduced in the liquid state into the grain structure formed by the aggregates. A finely granular material is used as the aggregate. The finely granular material is introduced with the aid of compressed air through at least one tubular lance which is inserted in longitudinal direction of the tension member through the anchoring range.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part as a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder dispensing mechanism includes a drum which is moved horizontally across the target area and counter-rotated to smooth and distribute the powder in an even layer across the target area. A downdraft system provides controlled temperature air flow through the target area to moderate powder temperature during sintering.

Abstract: A method for applying particulate powder material to a moving, pre-formed, fibrous substrate. In this method, particulate powder material is entrained in a continuous airstream. The air-entrained stream of particulate material exits a nozzle to be applied to the substrate or recirculated. The stream of air-entrained particulate matter has a velocity component in the direction of movement of the fibrous substrate.

Abstract: A decorative sheet for construction is disclosed. The decorative sheet for construction comprises a thermoplastic polyester resin foam forming a surface layer, a large number of inorganic aggregates scattered over the surface of the foam in the presence of an adhesive, said inorganic aggregates forming a decorative face layer by the medium of the adhesive, and a backing layer formed on the decorative face layer. The decorative sheet of the present invention enables its decorative face layer with a backing layer to be reliably and readily transferred to the surface of concrete construction or products, and yet which enables a foam layer as a protective layer for the decorative face layer with a backing layer to be readily removed after application. A decorative concrete product for construction using the same, and processes for preparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to realize a method and an apparatus for efficiently mass-producing tablets of high mechanical strength, accuracy and quality which are so excellent in solubility and collapsibility that they can be easily taken by persons of advanced ages and infants. By using a turn table and endless belt means to which a number of dies are connected, a part of which turn table contacts with the endless belt means, the turn table and the endless belt means being adapted to relatively move with respect to each other, receptacles are formed by pressing plastic polymer film in mold cavities of the dies. Moist powder supplied from a hopper into filling holes of the turn table is pressurizingly filled in the receptacles by means of a filling and pressurizing device in the region where the turn table is laid above the endless belt means.

Abstract: A decorative sheet for construction is disclosed. The decorative sheet for construction comprises a thermoplastic polyester resin foam forming a surface layer, a large number of inorganic aggregates scattered over the surface of the foam in the presence of an adhesive, said inorganic aggregates forming a decorative face layer by the medium of the adhesive, and a backing layer formed on the decorative face layer. The decorative sheet of the present invention enablesits decorative face layer with a backing layer to be reliably and readily transferred to the surface of concrete construction or products, and yet which enables a foam layer as a protective layer for the decorative face layer with a backing layer to be readily removed after application. A decorative concrete product for construction using the same, and processes forpreparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a controlled and uniform cell size blotter roll for blotting liquid images consisting of toner particles and carrier liquid. The method includes the step of mixing a first grade of salt having first particles of a first uniform size with a polymer material so as to form a first mixture. The method next includes a step of extruding the first mixture to form an extruded sleeve having intimately compacted polymer material and salt particles, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a hollow interior.

Abstract: An embossed sheet coated at least partially with expanded graphite and suitable for use as a gasket or as a component layer of a gasket is manufactured by positioning a planar metallic sheet between an upper embossing die and a lower embossing die with a layer of particles of expanded graphite between one of said dies and a surface of the sheet. One of the dies has a protuberance to emboss a ridge into the sheet while the other die has a recess to receive the ridge. The method also comprises pressing the dies together to cause the particles to coalesce and form a coating attached to the sheet while simultaneously embossing said ridge into the sheet.

Abstract: A ceramic composite is provided comprising ceramic fibers, glass microballoons and/or diatoms, bound together with a ceramic reinforcing cloth with a sol-gel ceramic binder. The composite is particularly useful as a high strength, high temperature insulation material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for manufacturing a liquid container having an enclosed space within an inner wall of the liquid container, the enclosed space filled with a plurality of porous members. The plurality of porous members include a plurality of inner porous members and a plurality of outer porous members. The method includes the step of packing the porous members into the enclosed space so that the inner porous members only contact and press against other inner porous members and/or outer porous members, and the outer porous members contact and press against the inner porous members and the inner wall of the liquid container. The method also comprises a step of compressing the porous members. The apparatus has compressing means for compressing the porous members and packing means for packing the porous members into the liquid container.

Abstract: Batt style insulation comprised of cellulosic and thermoplastic material and a method of making such insulation. A blend of cellulosic material and thermoplastic fibrous material, wherein the latter comprises between 3%-15% of the blend by weight, is formed by a method such as air-laying into a low density, high loft mat. The surface of the mat is flame-treated to melt the thermoplastic component on the surface, forming a skin which keeps the cellulosic component intact. The thermoplastic component in the interior of the mat remains unmelted, thereby providing the mat with a spring-back characteristic which allows the mat to retain most of its original shape and loft even after it has been compressed for shipping. A facing sheet can be applied to the surface of the mat, as is done with conventional fiberglass batt-style insulation.

Abstract: A molded wood composite article man-made from wood fibers or wood particles on at least an upper, molded surface of the article, and a method of manufacturing the article to include a relatively uniform density, detailed design contours and textured aesthetics on one or more molded depression-interior inclined surfaces, while preventing embrittlement, softness and blistering of the article along the depression-interior inclined surfaces. These attributes are achieved by molding one or more depressions into an initially planar layer of cellulosic material, wherein the molded depressions have one or more inclined walls that have upper surfaces, along essentially an entire inclined span, that include detailed design contours, including adjacent curved and planar portions, e.g., bead and cove.

Abstract: A process for producing shaped bodies having thermally insulating properties and based on foamed alkali metal silicate particles includes silicon dioxide (SiO.sub.2) and alkali metal oxide (M.sub.2 O) (M is an alkali metal) in a molar ratio of from 2 to 4.5 (SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O), and includes mixing 100 parts by weight of the foamed alkali metal silicate particles with an aqueous solution of monoaluminum phosphate (Al(H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.3) in such a way that the molar ratio Si:Al in the mixture ranges from 1 to 60, placing the mixture in a preselected mold and compacting the mixture to from 20% to 80% of the original volume to give a shaped body and heating the shaped body to a temperature of from 100.degree. C. to 500.degree. C. until a chemical reaction bond between the alkali metal silicate particles and the monoaluminum phosphate has taken place. The shaped bodies so produced can be used as thermal and sound insulation material.

Abstract: A system and a method for manufacturing plastic structures using ultra-violet curable plastic materials is provided. Specifically, the present invention applies a resin layer to a conveyor belt. The resin layer is then warmed and various types of reinforcing elements are added. The conveyor belt with the resin layer is then passed through a forming apparatus where a predetermined shape is imparted to the layer. The predetermined shape become permanent as the resin layer is exposed to ultra-violet radiation which cures and hardens the resin layer. The completed structure is then extracted from the process.

Abstract: A method for producing a material for a fiber-reinforced composite article is disclosed which comprises preparing an apparatus composed of a belt and at least one fiber-separating and throwing device, setting the belt in motion and the roller in rotation, feeding a mixture of matrix thermoplastic resin fibers (a) and reinforcing fibers (b) to the roller, causing the roller to separate the fibers and throw the separated, fibers, and allowing the thrown fibers to pile up on the moving belt, thereby giving rise to a mat wherein the ratio of the fibers (a) and (b) successively increases or decreases in the direction of thickness of the mat.

Abstract: A process for producing a reinforced plastic motor vehicle bumper includes the steps of placing a woven roving (17) on a center section of a preform screen (10) that is retained by a vacuum draw from a suction fan (16). Chopped glass fibers (20) and a curable binder are sprayed onto the preform screen and woven roving. A second layer (22) of woven roving is placed onto the center section of chopped glass and first layer (17) of woven roving. Either the excess trim (39) is trimmed by a cutting die (50) before the preform is cured or the die is first cured and then the excess trim is trimmed by a cutter using a plastic base (35) in the screen that circumscribes the contoured section of the preform screen.

Abstract: Dry processed friction materials are disclosed wherein the components thereof include dry blends of a) fibrillated, organic, synthetic polymer, b) organic, synthetic polymer staple and c) organic, synthetic soluble polymer particles.

Abstract: A treadmill having a belt and deck with a relatively long, useful lifetime is disclosed. The belt of this assembly has a tread layer formed of PVC plastic or other material that serves as the layer of the belt upon which a person actually steps, and a fabric layer. The fabric layer has weft threads that extend laterally across the belt and that are substantially embedded in the plastic material and warp threads that extend longitudinally along the belt that have exposed sections that extend outside of the plastic material. The fabric layer is woven so that the exposed sections of the warp threads are equal to at least 50% of their overall length. The deck of this treadmill is formed with a plywood substrate and a wax-embedded hardboard. The substrate provides structural support for the hardboard and the persons using this treadmill. The hardboard serves as the surface along which the belt rides when a person steps on the treadmill.

Abstract: Composite panels with high fire-proofing capacity have two outer layers and a core that features a core mixture containing aluminum hydroxide in compacted form, lightweight fillers, in some cases fine grained or splintery aluminum hydroxide, as desired magnesium hydroxide and polymer-based binding agents. The composite panels are suitable e.g. as facade panels for building constructions.

Abstract: The manufacturing process for a filter unit made as an adsorbent moulded element provides for the dry mixing of granules of an adsorbent medium, especially activated carbon, and a granular organic thermoplastic binder medium. The dry mixture is then placed in a mould and compacted. As far as possible, air is excluded from the mixture in the mould when the mixture is heated to a temperature well above the plastic range of the binder medium, and kept at that temperature until carbonization and at least partial coking of the binder medium occur. The moulded element is left to cool and is then removed from the mould. Typically, in a filter unit made in this manner, with an entry side and an exit side for the filtrate, the granules of the adsorbent medium in the adsorbent element are fixed in the residual structure of the carbonized and openpored, partially coked organic binder medium having micropores.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a prepacked resin bonded well liner comprised of bonding granular particles to a perforated pipe. The granular particles are coated with a partially polymerized resin that is hard and tacky to the touch. Upon the introduction of heat, the polymerization proceeds, curing the resin into an insoluble and infusible cross-linked state. The contact regions between the adjacent particles bond the packed particles into a porous and permeable matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for forming a composite web having selected discrete pocket regions which are distributed on a carrier layer and contain high-absorbency material. The invention includes a pattern chamber having opposed side walls, an entrance end wall and an exit end wall. A particulate supplying mechanism provides particles of high-absorbency material into the pattern chamber, and a web supplying mechanism provides a gas permeable carrier layer. A foraminous forming mechanism moves the carrier layer through the pattern chamber, and the forming mechanism includes a pattern of openings which are formed therethrough and are arranged to provide for a selected pattern of the discrete pocket regions. A vacuum supplying mechanism provides a selected level of relatively low gas pressure at an underside region of the forming mechanism to produce a selected gas-flow through the carrier layer and the foraminous forming mechanism to form the pocket regions.

Abstract: A molded cushioning article is made by stuffing a bulky, tape-form nonwoven web such as sliver in a mold cavity and thereafter heat-treating the thus-formed molded form to fusion-bond intersecting points of fibers. Stuffing of the tape-form nonwoven web is effected by laying and superposing it in to-and-fro movements on a molding surface of a mold permeable to air with a space on a backside of the molding surface being kept under reduced pressure. The apparatus used has (a) means for feeding the tape-form nonwoven web into the mold, (b) a mold permeable to air, (c) a mold-supporting frame, (d) suction means for keeping the backside space under reduced pressure, (e) means for successively changing a positional correlation between means (a) and the molding surface, and (f) heat-treating means for fibers to be fusion-bonded.

Abstract: A layer of compacted powdery microporous material is formed in a container of substantially air-impervious material by providing at least one air outlet region in the container together with barrier means which is adapted and arranged to substantially prevent passage therethrough of microporous material during compaction thereof, whilst permitting permeation of air displaced therefrom during such compaction. Also provided in the container is means to enable the displaced air permeating at least part of the barrier means during compaction of the microporous material to flow laterally of the direction of movement of a press tool between at least part of the barrier means and the base of the container toward the at least one air outlet region so as to be displaced from the container therethrough.

Abstract: A water soluble dicarboxylic acid acts as a mold release agent for salt blocks when it is sprayed as a fine powder into the block press mold box just prior to a charge of salt. The acid has from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; adipic acid is a preferred release agent. The salt block having a layer of the acid on it surface may be used in water softening systems wherein the block sits in a brine reservoir and supplies salt for the recharging of an ion exchange resin. There is no build up of an unsightly scum on the surface of the brine and on the sides of the reservoir as there has been with the use of calcium stearate as the release agent.

Abstract: Liquid-repellant covering layer, characterized in that it consists of at least a compact layer (2) which is formed by a mass of fibers (3) and a clay product (4).

Abstract: A fiber blending system includes an apparatus and method of forming a mat of cellulosic fibers and synthetic fibers, as well as a mat thereby formed. The method includes the steps of fiberizing cellulosic material into cellulosic fibers in a fiberizer, volumetrically metering a metered amount of synthetic fibers, and injecting the metered amount of synthetic fibers into the cellulosic fibers. The cellulosic fibers are blended with the metered amount of synthetic fibers in a blending chamber to form a fiber blend. The fiber blend is dispersed through a fiber disperser having apertures of a preselected size and shape to provide a dispersed fiber blend. A third type of fiber may also be mixed with the dispersed fiber blend. The dispersed fiber blend is collected as a mat on a fiber collector to provide a mat of blended cellulosic and synthetic fibers. The mat may be thermobonded by a thermobonder and sandwiched between a facing sheet and a backing sheet.

Abstract: A circuit element for microwave and millimeter-wave bands and a method of producing the same. A dielectric line is made of a pure dielectric resin. A high-frequency wave absorbing member is made of a pure dielectric resin containing at least one of first, second and third powders dispersed therein. The first powder having a high specific inductive capacity, the second powder having a high magnetic permeability, and the third powder having a high specific resistance. A compression molding technique is used to fusion bond the high-frequency wave absorbing member to the dielectric line.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing a fiber reinforced thermoplastic sheet. The process involves the steps of forming a dilute aqueous slurry of organic polymer particulates and reinforcing fibers, collecting the particulates and fibers in the form of a continuous mat by dewatering the slurry over a porous substrate, applying a stabilizer composition to a surface of the solid mat, stamping of the mat at an elevated pressure and temperature to consolidate the organic polymer particulates and yield a solid sheet-like structure. The process provides for efficient application of the stabilizer composition by applying it to the mat separately from the formation of the slurry, and in the case of ultraviolet light stabilizers and absorbers, the process applies the stabilizers to the surface of the mat where they are most needed.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacturing thermoplastic posts in which granules of thermoplastic scrap material containing water and other contaminants are fed through a constant diameter chamber in a molding device by a rotating auger. The auger extends only halfway into the chamber, thereby subjecting the thermoplastic to much lower amounts of compression and heating than is produced through conventional methods of extrusion. The outer layer of granules is melted an then cooled to form a wall for encasing the more loosely-packed granules in the center core of the post as it exits the chamber. The post material is then cut to length and the ends of the cut posts are cut to a desired shape for driving into the ground or for other purposes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a layer structure, such as an airlaid fibrous web, include a supplying mechanism for providing a stream of particulate material, such as fibers. Also included is a substantially endless, foraminous forming belt which has an appointed outward surface and a minimum thickness of at least about 3/16 inch. A selected contour is formed into the outward surface of the belt at selected locations, and the contour is distributed along a lengthwise machine-direction of the forming belt. The forming belt is configured to flex along a thickness direction thereof, and to recoverably bend and substantially straighten when traveling along a selected belt path circuit. A conveying mechanism moves the forming belt past the supplying mechanism along a forming path section of the belt circuit which is substantially straight, and moves the forming belt along a return path section of the belt circuit which includes curved portions therein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laminate material for use as a surface covering or the like, by reusing plastic trimmings, includes the step of forming a layer from the plastic trimmings, and preferably subjecting both sides to a surface compression while simultaneously providing heat transfer, thus allowing the zones near the surface to be melted on.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for molding recyclable cushions is disclosed. The cushions are molded by a process comprising filling a mold with polyester fiber clusters, encapsulating the fibers clusters with a scrim sheet or adhesive, closing the mold, rotating the mold using a rotary table to a heating station where hot air is forced through the mold, rotating the mold using the rotary table to a cooling station to cool the mold, and subsequently releasing the molded part from the mold.

Abstract: A method of producing a board for printed wiring comprising disposing a metal foil in a plate-shape cavity of a mold so that the metal foil is in contact with at least one internal side of the cavity, injecting a molding material comprising an epoxy resin, a hardening agent and a powdery inorganic filler into the cavity and curing the epoxy resin, the molding material containing 50 to 90% by volume of the powdery inorganic filler based on the total of the molding material.

Abstract: A low amplitude wave-board panel having improved bending strength and bending stiffness properties is provided. More specifically, the amplitude of the waves is substantially equal to, or less than half the thickness of said board. Preferably, the wave amplitude ranges from between 1/8" to about 1".

Abstract: The molded bodies (22, 28) of a track crossing construction are coated with hard material particles (27) at least in a layer close to the traffic-carrying surface so as to improve the traction properties of vehicle tires and to enhance the nonskid properties.