Abstract: The multiple pane includes: a first glass panel; a second glass panel disposed facing the first glass panel with a predetermined interval in-between; and a hermetically-bonding member hermetically bonding peripheries of the first glass panel and the second glass panel to form a hermetically-enclosed space between the first glass panel and the second glass panel. The multiple pane further includes an adsorbing member which is fixed on a surface of the first glass panel so as to be inside the hermetically-enclosed space, has a height equal to or less than a length of the predetermined interval, and is for adsorbing a gas inside the hermetically-enclosed space. The hermetically-enclosed space is made to be in a reduced-pressure state.

Abstract: An affixation system for a vehicle floor cover prevents the misinstallation by a consumer of a vehicle floor cover in a vehicle foot well.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing modular, hollow, prismatic, monolithic reinforced-concrete elements of rectangular section, which includes the stages of concreting their side walls in two horizontally arranged formwork structures, carrying out a rotation of said formwork structures so as to leave them arranged vertically on either side of a third formwork, with said third formwork horizontal, then concreting the floor slab, placing formwork between the side walls for concreting of the ceiling slab and withdrawing the modular element, so that a high degree of monolithism is achieved, a method in which all the concretings are carried out in the horizontal, and precise control is achieved over the measurements of the element obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable molding apparatus for constructing pre-cast structure. The portable molding apparatus comprises a container, a plurality of partition members, at least one retainer, and a plurality of spacing members. The container comprises a floor, and a pair of longitudinal walls vertically extending from the floor for configuring an interior space therebetween. The plurality of partition members is supported on the floor in a spaced apart manner. The at least one retainer is positioned between at least one pair of partition members of the plurality of partition members for configuring at least two sets of partition members. The plurality of spacing members is positioned between partition members of each of the at least two sets of partition members for configuring a plurality of mold cavities therebetween. The plurality of mold cavities is adapted to receive a building material for constructing the pre-cast structures.

Abstract: A multi-part injection mold (10) for producing a cuvette (1) or a receptacle vessel for liquid or gaseous media for spectroscopic, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis or measurement using a measuring region or measuring gap (2) through which radiation is able to penetrate is provided, with the cuvette being made of plastic through injection molding. To this end, the inner cavity or filling space (9) and the measuring gap (2) are formed and limited on the interior of the injection mold (10) by a contour core (11), the thickness of which is limited to about one millimeter or less in the region (11a) of the measuring gap (2). The contour core (11) is held on the end (11b) thereof having the smallest dimension during the injection molding process, initially by at least one support (14), and retracted during the injection molding process after partial filling of the mold with plastic such that the lower continuation of the walls of the measuring gap (2) is formed.

Abstract: A building panel constructed of a gypsum-cement-catalyst formulation molded in layers and including a rigid stud framework. The layers include surface layers, a fire resistant layer and an insulating layer, as well as reinforcement and building paper. A modified panel is molded in layers with structural strength provided by a grid providing spaced apart wire panels.

Abstract: Glass matt reinforced thermoplastics suitable for the production of paintable parts, comprisinga) a thermoplastic matrix polymer of a viscosity under processing conditions corresponding to a melt flow index (MFI 230/2.16) of polypropylene of at least 250 g/10 min andb) one or more glass matts which, upon heating, bring about an expansion of the glass matt reinforced thermoplastics to at least 2.5 times the original thickness, optionally in combination withc) an addition of fine-particle, mineral fillers.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing highly insulating connector rods and highly insulating composite wall structures using such connector rods. The connector rods are highly insulating and are injection molded in a single step from an appropriate resinous material or moldable plastic. Discontinuous fibers may be impregnated within the resinous material or other moldable plastic. The single step molding method yields connector rods having pointed ends for facilitating entry through an insulating layer and a first structural layer not yet cured, and also an enlarged head for receiving an impact from a hammer or mallet or for facilitating gripping by the installer. The enlarged head also provides an anchoring effect within a second structural layer upon curing. The connector rods are manufactured to include a ridge or flange to limit the depth of penetration by the connector rod when inserted into the insulating material when forming the composite wall structure.

Abstract: A manufacturing process enables the connection of two separately finished skins (12A & 12B) with spacers (14 & 16). The panels are manufactured by casting a first skin (12A), and then attaching the spacers (14 or 16) to the internal side of the first skin, and then casting a second skin (12B) and attaching the spacers to the internal side of the second skin. The lightweight panel (10) also contains internal formwork (15) for structural columns (33) and beam (34) which are cast in situ after the panel has been placed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating integral three-dimensional objects from successive layers of photoformable compositions by exposing the layers of the composition through a detachable flexible transparent film, one side of the film being in contact with the composition and the other side of the film with a rigid transparent plate, which guides and supports the film.

Abstract: Method for reducing the weight of molded golf club heads without changing their shape. Cavities of appropriate length and volume are created in the molded heads, extending from the rear face towards the front face thereof. Despite the cavities, the heads achieve a good restitution of energy, a good mass distribution, a low level of vibrations, and a good sound.

Abstract: A motor vehicle pane made from thin insulating glass comprises two thin individual glass panes, which are connected to one another by a spacer frame made from a plastic strand containing a moisture-absorbing means. Along the lower edge area which remains in the door bay, the moisture absorption surface of the plastic strand is enlarged by another plastic strand, which is thinner than the air space between the two panes. Alternatively, the plastic strand can be shaped in a meandering path so as to increase the surface area facing the air space.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a modular, monolithic, integrated, multi-layered, mold building structure including the steps of constructing a dismantleable mold having an outer rigid matrix and an inner inflatable plug, wherein the inside dimensions of the matrix correspond to the outside dimensions of the structure and the outside dimensions of the plug correspond to the inside dimensions of the structure, placing high strength fibers between the plug and the matrix, injecting hardenable material between the matrix and the plug, curing the hardenable material into a hard shell, removing the matrix, deflating the plug, and installing walls, doors or windows. The structures may be joined together on-site in various combinations and configurations to create different types and styles of buildings.

Abstract: A precast panel for a building comprises a pair of molded concrete inner and outer panel elements with a steel wire mesh embedded throughout each panel element. A series of laterally spaced continuous steel rod trusses are interposed between and extend at right angles to the panel elements with end portions of the trusses embedded into the panel elements. An insulating layer overlies and is bonded to the interior side of the outer panel element occupying part of the space between the panel elements, the remainder of the space providing an air barrier zone. Pairs of aligned panels and right angularly related corner panels are interconnected by a concrete column poured in situ between the adjacent panels.

Abstract: Apparatus for the manufacture of insulating building elements including at least one inner insulating panel and two outer spaced apart concrete slabs having well trimmed outer surfaces, and reinforcements to space apart the two slabs thus forming a continuous cavity. The apparatus rests on a working plane and includes a pair of opposed side boards and two vertically spaced rectangular frames supported by said side boards in superimposed parallel relationship. Connecting devices extend between the frames for positioning each one of the frames in adjustably spaced apart relationship at the level of each concrete slab, and define therebetween an opening through which reinforcements can be introduced or removed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sandwich wall panel by molding, formed from an inner bearing wall portion, an outer freely expandable wall and an insulating insert sheet, the wall portions being joined together by means of one of more elongate connecting elements and being held at a distance from each other by means of one or more rigid spacers interposed between the walls. Rigid spacers (11) are positioned at the bottom of a horizontal mold which have two opposite faces (12, 13) parallel to the bottom of the mold, as well as a slanting face (17) joining said opposite faces (12, 13) together and turned outwardly of the mold, each spacer (11) being held away from the bottom of the mold at a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the inner wall portion (15) by means of a support (27), the slanting faces (17) of the spacers (11) being all oriented in the same direction.

Abstract: A method of forming a concrete member is provided which includes the following steps: in a mold structure having a plurality of lateral walls defining a cavity, introducing a liquid into the cavity to a predetermined level above a drainage conduit which leads to a weir having an upper edge which is higher than the liquid level; forming a layer of fusible material on the surface of the liquid, the fusible material being of lesser density than the liquid and having a melting point which is above the temperature of the liquid, by introducing molten fusible material into the cavity until the liquid begins to flow over the weir; after the fusible material has solidified, introducing a concrete mix into the cavity onto the fusible material; when the concrete mix is at least partially cured, establishing a flow of warm liquid into the cavity below the fusible material and over the weir, the warm liquid having a temperature above the melting point of the fusible material so that the fusible material is melted; draini

Abstract: Reinforced structures of graphite, fiberglass, and the like, together with thermoplastic resinous fibers such as in ribbon, filament and monofilament form are produced. The graphite fiber is combined or blended with a resinous fiber to form a single yarn. The blended yarn is then woven into a soft, supple and flexible fabric having the appropriate concentration of graphite and resin, and with good uniform characteristics. Hybrid fabrics produced by interweaving graphite and the polymeric fibers, ribbon, etc., may be utilized instead of the blended yarn. The fabric is finally shaped to conform with a mold or substrate and heated to melt the resin and produce the resin-graphite laminate.

Abstract: A concrete forming apparatus comprises a support table for holding a pallet in a generally horizontal orientation. A vertically movable mold table engages the pallet to place a mold carried in the mold table on top of the pallet. A dispensing hopper fills the mold with concrete. A vertically movable platen then engages the mold to contact and compact the concrete therein. The platen includes a plurality of air cylinders for securely holding the mold to the pallet during the concrete compaction process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically constructing prefabricated wall sections of brick wall panels with a tile lining. A prefabricated brick wall panel has columns of mortar disposed in parallel strips thereon, a lining panel of unconnected tile members is assembled, proper spacing being introduced between each of the tile members, and the tile members are transferred in groups or en masse to a position over the wall panel. The lining panel members are then firmly pressed into engagement with the wall panel with mortar columns therealong, thereby forming a completed wall section. Preferred apparatus includes vacuum grippers, scissor-connected link spacing means, and flatbed cars movable on tracks to a position below automatic mortar applying means.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to load-bearing reinforced concrete members, such as beams, slabs, shells, panels, walls, or like members provided with a moisture and damp proof insertion embedded in the concrete substantially within the entire expanse of the member.