Abstract: A device for making plaster memorabilia is provided including a pan for accepting a predetermined amount of plaster therein. As such, various body parts may be impressed therein prior to the plaster drying after which a plaster block is rendered. Also included is a frame assembly for receiving the plaster block therein. The frame and plaster block are adapted to be mounted on a wall such that the impressions may be displayed via an outboard end of the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle assembling method includes the steps of assembling a lower body shell a including underbody portion having a front floor and front body portion, assembling an upper body shell, including a roof member and right and left body side panels, and assembling the upper body shell and the lower body shell, moving rearward the lower body shell relative to the upper body shell, and engaging transverse opposite side ends of the lower body shell with lower end portions of the upper body shell to join the lower body shell with the upper body shell. The under body portion can be readily joined with the upper body shell, improving the workability of the joining operation. The structure of joint portion thereof can be simplified with a desirable sealing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display apparatus and method for displaying and dispensing elongated product such as chain. The present invention includes identical side plates interconnected by two V-shaped members which are in turn telescopically interconnected to each other so as to provide for variable adjustment of the length of the display apparatus.

Abstract: A method of producing a window sash by first providing a window sash frame and then cutting the window sash frame longitudinally to create a first frame portion and a second frame portion. A connection member is secured to the first frame portion and a glazing member is placed into one of the frame portions. After this, the second frame portion is secured to the first frame portion by virtue of the connection member to form the window sash.

Abstract: A module frame work to which outfits are mounted is manufactured with high accuracy and is installed to a larger structure without adjustment operation. The module frame work comprises a pair of horizontal and mutually parallel main beams, a pair of beam members connecting the main beams, support columns vertically extending from each of junctions of the main beams with the beam members and at least a connector on an end of any of the main beams, beam members and support columns.

Abstract: A method for constructing a modular door is disclosed. The door has a front surface member and a rear surface member that are identical in shape and each formed of modular elements made of stamped sheet metal. The door also incorporates reinforcing wood boards glued between the front and rear surface members, as well as foam injected between the boards and members. This makes the door very solid and well insulated. The construction of this door is easy, cost and time saving and not waste producing.

Abstract: A window frame member is substantially pre-manufactured leaving only cutting the mortise and tenon ends of the rail and stile frame members along with cutting the glass stop to the required width. The pre-manufactured frame members include a continuous groove to receive removable glazing panel retention clips. A breather channel opening is cut in the mortise end of the stile frame member avoiding a separate drilling operation. The window frame is versatile and will accommodate multiple window accessories including a muntin grid and light control means such as a blind between two window units. An energy transmittance control system provides a balanced effective control of ultraviolet and near infrared light while maximizing transmission of the visible light. In a three glazing pane window assembly the outer pane includes two transparent silver metal layers while the inner pane includes one silver layer.

Abstract: Glass plates (1) are inserted in frames (2) wherein the glass plate (1) is held between seals (3 and 4), one seal (3) of which is attached to the frame (2) and the other seal (4) of which is attached to a strip (6) lockable onto the frame (2). The glass plate (1), with compression of the seal (3) inserted in the frame (2), is displaced in the frame (2) transversely to its surface by a pressure difference between one side and the other side of the glass plate (1). Once the glass plate (1) is thus displaced with respect to the frame (2), the strips (6) carrying the seal (4) are inserted in the frame (2). An apparatus for performing this process includes a support for the frame (2) which is a flat element (10) wherein at least one opening (11) is provided for placement under a vacuum.

Abstract: A two way, double action insulating door is described having an insulating core to which is mounted a pair of structural panels. An extruded edge rail is mounted to each edge margin of the core and retains a peripherally-projecting rubber leaf gasket. Preferably the gasket is of a T-shaped cross section and is retained within a slotted edging mounted to the periphery of the door. The door is provided with durable panels covering its exterior faces and also overlaying portions of the edge rail at the edge margins of the door. Optional window assemblies and kick panels are also provided.

Abstract: In order to provide thermal coupling of a package, particularly a package containing electronic components, and a heat sink, a thermal transfer assembly includes a first assembly having a group of generally parallel cooling fins coupled to the package. Coupled to the heat sink, such as cooling plate, is a second assembly also including a plurality of generally parallel cooling fins. The second set of cooling fins is positioned on the heat sink so that when the heat sink is in a predetermined position with respect to the package, the cooling fins overlap. The overlapping cooling fins permit efficient transfer of heat thus permitting heat generated in the package to be conveyed to the heat sink. The overlapping fins also permit convenient disassembly and reassembly for test and maintenance procedures. Techniques for fabrication of the thermal transfer assembly are described along with procedures for improving the operation of the heat transfer assembly.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for various kinds of liquid and gaseous fluids includes a tubular conduit having a corrugated heat exchanging outer wall and a stationary baffle and turbulator plate mounted inside each corrugation. The turbulator plates divert the fluid flow radially into contact with the large surface areas of the corrugations and a ribbed construction on each turbulator plate adds to the turbulence of the fluid flow to enhance heat exchange. As assembly of tubular conduits is provided with quick disconnect attachments whereby individual conduits may be easily removed and replaced.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for attaching a sign element to a base with a frameless magnetically attractive support system.

Abstract: An improved frame construction for a microwave oven and the like, which is so arranged that, a front panel portion, a bottom plate portion and a rear plate portion are integrally formed into one unit as an open chassis, while an inserting opening is formed in the bottom plate portion of the open chassis in a position under an oven structure of the frame construction for inserting welding jigs or the like through the inserting opening.

Abstract: In a nozzle dam assembly wherein a circular dam faces into a nozzle adjacent its opening and a support frame abuts the backside of the dam and is removably affixed across a ring encircling the opening, apparatus for selectively locating the dam at its optimum sealing position within the nozzle notwithstanding the particular longitudinal profile of the nozzle or eccentricity of the ring-relative to the nozzle opening comprising apparatus for adjusting the dam relative to the frame along the nozzle axis and also vertically and horizontally perpendicular to the nozzle axis.

Abstract: A method for bracing a concrete form assembly by the interconnection of a first beam member and a second beam member by an inclined beam member. Each beam member is of a generally rectangular shape in transverse cross section and includes a pair of end plates. An adaptor unit of a right isosceles triangular shape in side elevation is used to connect the inclined beam to the first and the second beam. The hypotenuse section of a first adaptor unit is mounted on the first beam and the hypotenuse section of a second adaptor unit is mounted on the second beam. The locations of attachment are selected such that the distance between oppositely facing side sections of the adaptor units is equal to the length of the inclined beam member, which is inserted therebetween. Each end plate of the inclined beam member is bolted to the adjacent side section of an adaptor.

Abstract: A sheet material assembly for forming a fascia assembly, raised roof edge assembly, coping assembly, or other such building component assembly, is disclosed. Such assembly includes at least a longitudinally-extending generally vertical outer face member, and frequently a longitudinally-extending, generally vertical inner face member spaced laterally away from the outer face member with an intermediate member disposed between the spaced-apart inner and outer face members to interconnect the inner and outer face members. Preferably, both or at least one of the face members has a flange portion located generally at an upper edge, with the intermediate member or an adjacent portion of the face member being secured to the flange portion. Such an assembly facilitates the forming of an angulated configuration, or a curved arcuate configuration, in order to form a "corner" portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A seal system for a circular perforated grid floor in a walled process vessel is disclosed, wherein air is passed upwardly through the perforations in the grid floor into catalyst bed, and by-passing of air through a gap between the grid floor and the wall of the process vessel is prevented by the seal. The seal system relies on the grid floor expanding into an annular space which is partially filled with a compressible packing material. When heated, the grid floor compresses the packing material to form the desired air tight seal between the grid floor and the vessel wall.

Abstract: A thermally insulating window (2) is created by filing the space (16) between two window panes (4, 6) with a gas exhibiting low thermal conductivity at a moderately low pressure so to substantially eliminate convection heat flow through the insulating region but not so low as to substantially reduce conduction heat flow through the insulating region. Doing so greatly increases the thermal insulating qualities of the window without the problems associated with evacuating the region to extremely low pressures. The seal (14, 50) at the edge (10, 12) of the window panes can define one or more barrier regions (44, 46) which reduce air leakage into the insulating region.

Abstract: An acoustical panel, for ceilings or for area separation, and the method of making such panels, wherein the panel consists essentially of a unitary frame consisting of four sides, each with an inwardly opening channel, an outwardly opening rebend and a downwardly extending flange, the panel further including a rigid gypsum board with edges filling the frame channel, a low density sound absorbing mat within the confines of the downwardly extending flanges, and a porous fabric facing concealing the acoustical mat and affixed to the frame by disposing the fabric edges in the outwardly opening rebends and crimping the rebends tightly closed.

Abstract: In a support structure of an internal compartment of a cooking appliance where the rear side of an internal compartment is fixed to a back plate of an external housing using screws, flanges are provided on a rear plate of the internal compartment and other internal compartment members adjacent to the rear plate are overlaid with each other, and the screws are theadably engaged with the contraction holes formed on both overlaid flanges.

Abstract: A single piece fastener and a method of using this fastener to secure connectors to a printed circuit board comprised of a longitudinal member with a top section which rests on top of the connector and a bottom section with an inclined surface is described. The fastener is inserted through the connector and through the circuit board. When turned, the inclined surface interacts with the bottom of the circuit board, wedging the connector to the circuit board.

Abstract: Elastomer injection dry seal construction produced by placing a tube-like flexible elastic body member having a hollow cross-section between spaced part surfaces, particularly between a curved transparency such as an aircraft windshield, and a curved support. The parts are then connected together as by means of bolts passing through aligned bolt holes in the parts, and a curable liquid resin, such as a catalyzed liquid silicone resin, is injected into the hollow interior of the tubular body member, causing it to stretch laterally in the space between the adjacent part surfaces, and to be compressed into engagement with such surfaces. The liquid resin is then cured to a solid elastomeric state. The energy stored in stretching the tube-like body member laterally and in compressing same into contact with the part surfaces, effects a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A method of converting a sedan hardtop automobile body to a convertible includes severing the hardtop roof panel of the automobile body by forming cuts along the front of the continuous roof panel at the windshield and along the bottom of the rear roof pillars. A pair of structural reinforcement beams are positioned on the bottom of the vehicle connecting the vehicle's engine cradle and the rear transverse support which normally carries the two independent wheels suspension systems. A truss develop loads from the longitudinal beams to the surface of the wheel well lining and to the front shock towers. Transverse structural reinforcement is provided to the vehicle unibody at a position between the engine cradle and the rear transverse member and on the upper surface of the automobile floor pan. The transverse structural member fastens through the floor pan of the vehicle to the longitudinal reinforcements under the vehicle. The continuous roof panel is replaced with a fabric-like folding top.

Abstract: A prefinished window unit is provided of the type having a sash member with central glazing area, wherein one side of the sash member is designated as the exterior face and the opposite side is designated as the interior face, the central glazing area is bounded by in inner perimetric face, and the sash member is bounded by an outer perimetric face. Each rail of the sash member is formed as a completely prefinished, molded component, requiring no further processing except assembly. The sash members each are integral components having a cellulosic core; an outer coating of synthetic plastic material substantially covering the core from external exposure; and a metal cladding substantially entirely covering the exterior face of the sash member to protect the synthetic coating from ultraviolet degradation. The sash member include slots that receive the glazing strip and weather strip, the slots being defined at least partially by a channel-shaped contour of the metal cladding.

Abstract: A pipe fitting for attachment to a hydrotherapy pump has an inlet and outlet having parallel offset axes, with a separate small hollow nipple extending from and communicating with the inlet. The nipple attaches to the pump at a location normally occupied by the pump freeze plug. The fitting permits complete drainage of the hydrotherapy pump after pump is shut off.

Abstract: In a method for crimping a tube end plate of a heat exchanger on a header box, there is provided a peripheral upright edge for enclosing an extra thickness defined by the header box. Portion of the upright edge of the tube end plate which has to extend, when assembled, at least in part above a flange of the header box is stiffened. The stiffened portion of the upright edge of the tube end plate is folded at least partly back onto the flange of the header box.

Abstract: An array of mirrors of the SSM ('Second Surface Mirror") type is fixed to the outer surface of a panel of a spacecraft, for example an artificial satellite, for the purpose of heat control. The fixing of the mirrors to the panel is achieved by gluing in a series of operations which ensure the correct positioning of the mirrors, the effectiveness of the adhesion, and electrical conductivity through the array of mirrors. In the application of the mirrors, use is made of a fixed structure for supporting the panel, a transferring tool on which the mirrors are temporarily retained in contact with separate support areas by a vacuum, and a loading tool arranged to receive the mirrors from the transferring tool and apply them to the panel.

Abstract: A pilfer proofing system and method for electric meter boxes having a meter base box, which carries a plug-in terminal block set and a meter box cover having an opening through which a plug-in-meter passes to engage contact jaws or sockets the terminal block set. An anchoring bar is secured to the meter stops and a conventional meter locking collar is secured to the cover and the bridge of the locking collar is secured to the anchoring bar. Metal extension adaptors are secured to the meter blades for entering into the contact jaws or sockets of the terminal block set and a conventional locking ring is utilized to lock the meter in place on the added meter collar thereby providing a substantial obstacle to easy pilfering of electricity.

Abstract: An automotive radiator core subassembly including a plurality of individual tubes disposed in uniformly spaced, parallel relationship with the opposite ends of the tubes seated in openings in spaced parallel headers joined into a rectangular peripheral frame by opposed side frame members with fins inserted between adjacent tubes is assembled by apparatus which includes a pair of finger assemblies operating at opposite sides of a support table. The finger assemblies each include a series of vertically disposed fingers interlinking to each other in a horizontally extensible chain. When the chains are extended, tubes are deposited between the fingers which are so spaced as to provide adequate room to deposit the fins between the tubes. Subsequent compression of the finger chains moves the tubes and fins into their final assembled relationship to each other and aligns the tubes with the openings in header members supported on header carriers on the machine frame.

Abstract: An annular beam 46 which is hollow and which extends circumferentially about an annular flow path 22, 24 for working medium gases is disclosed. The annular beam supports and positions both a shroud 42 and a fabric 44 for containing particles having axial and radial velocity. The annular beam has a first wall 48 and a second wall 50. The second wall is spaced radially from the first wall. A plurality of annular plates 52 extending circumferentially about the interior of the beam. The plates are attached to the first wall and to the second wall. In one detailed embodiment the annular plates have a C-shaped cross section formed of a circumferentially extending rib 58 and two axially oriented legs 60, 62. The radial height of the rib is many times greater than the radial height of the legs. A method of fabricating the annular beam is disclosed.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a toolbox adapted for installation in the back of a pickup truck, the kit containing: a preassembled upper section, an unassembled lower section, and fasteners for fastening the upper section to the lower section, when assembled. The interrelatable parts of the unassembled lower section include: a bottom panel, a pair of end panels, a pair of side panels, and four locking members. The end and side panels carry tabs for interconnecting with corresponding slots on the bottom panel. Adjacent side edges of the end and side panels have abutting locking channels which are slidingly interlocked by the locking members.

Abstract: An assembly for the production of covers, or toppers, for the truck beds of various sizes and makes of pick-up trucks comprising a preformed shell which serves as a base or body portion for the finished cover, and a support member for the preformed shell which provides means for trimming the shell to a predetermined length and enables the shell to be maintained in a fixed position during fabrication of the completed cover. The preformed shell has an initial length greater than that of the finished cover, and, together with the support member, provides a simple, effective and efficient means for making covers for at least eleven different models and makes of pick-up trucks.

Abstract: A panel assembling method is disclosed which comprises the steps of coating a thermosetting adhesive on the connection area of a first panel to be fixed to the connection area of a second panel, mating the connection areas of the first and second panels, heating a portion of the connection area of the first or second panel to set the adhesive on the portion, by passing a current, possibly a high-frequency current, through the portion between electrodes which are contacted to it, thereby temporarily assembling the first and second panels, and subsequently heating all of the connection area of the first or second panel to set the adhesive entirely on the connection area. An apparatus for partially setting the thermosetting adhesive is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming a frame from an elongate strip of formable material and products formed thereby are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of notching the side edges of an elongate strip and providing slots in one edge; thereafter deforming the strip along four parallel lines which become the interior corners of frame members having a substantially rectangular cross section. A pair of complementary corner notches, each formed of a particular shape, allow the strip to be folded or deformed transversely of its length dimension, thereby forming a pair of intersecting frame members each having a substantially rectangular cross section defined by a front wall, parallel inside and outside side walls and a pair of flanges. The inside flange and side wall of each frame member provide a plurality of slotted openings spaced equal distances apart to receive the ends of steel rods which are interlaced and form a wire meshed screen.

Abstract: A hollow panel structure applicable as a wall partition, divider member and the like, constituted of a plurality of channel-shaped elements arranged in two parallel spaced rows having their flanges facing each other. The rows of elements are interconnected into a rigid, box-like structure through the intermediary of transverse spacer elements extending between the adjacent flanges of adjoining channel-shaped elements. The method of construction for the panel structure employs spot welds for interconnecting the channel-shaped elements and the spacer elements to facilitate ready removal and replacement of individual channel-shaped elements.

Abstract: A container, in particular a container for transporting freight by air, is made of profiled rods or spars which form a structural frame which is covered at least in part by sheeting, fabric or the like so that the covering acts in tension on the structural frame and is counteracted by compressive elements in the frame of the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a metal frame for windows, doors and the like which provides a thermal break between the interior and exterior surfaces of the frame. The frame comprises an interior frame portion which is coupled to an exterior frame portion through an insulated joint. Separating and insulating the interior frame portion from the exterior frame portion is a woven or matted fabric. Keeping the fabric in place and mechanically bonding the interior frame portion to the exterior frame portion is a resin which saturates the fabric between the two frame portions and is cured. The solid resin thereby obtained maintains the spaced distance of the two formed portions while securing them together to form a rigid unitary frame which is thermally non-conductive.

Abstract: A construction process for lifting, assembling and positioning multiple rows of collector electrodes and discharge electrodes in electrostatic precipitators. A mobile crane device is also disclosed which facilitates carrying out the process.

Abstract: Containers such as tanks, bins, cylinders, and the like, are constructed from a plurality of arcuate sections. The sections are formed on the ground, or other support surface, and lifted therefrom in a suitable manner to cooperate with other like sections during erection of the containers. Each section is formed by a plurality of strips laid on a concave jig so as to conform thereto. Beams reinforce the strips, which are tied together as by welds, and the like, to form a sheet. Shapers are advantageously removably attached to the sections for holding same to a required shape until the sections are connected together, and for holding adjacent sections in position relative to one another until suitable connection between the sections is made.

Abstract: A method of making a cooking utensil lid comprises the steps of forming the heated transparent glass plate to a lid body having an engaging rim portion provided around the outer circumference of a see-through portion of the lid body; and cooling the whole of the lid body to form a tempered glass. A cooking utensil lid made of tempered glass plate having a see-through portion and an engaging rim portion provided around the outer circumference of the see-through portion; and a reinforcing ring member fitted integral onto the engaging rim portion. The lower and outer part of the reinforcing ring member is provided with a recess for engaging with the opening rim of a cooking utensil. A water drop guiding member is downwardly projected from the inner side of the reinforcing ring member so as to have a space from the inner wall of the cooking utensil.

Abstract: A boat construction apparatus and method which comprises a mold assembly with integral frames, stem, knee and keel. The mold assembly consists of a base support portion with a series of frame support members perpendicular to and affixed to the base portion. A center backbone keel support member is interlocked with each of the frame member, the backbone keel is also affixed to and perpendicular to the base portion. The frame support members and backbone are partially pre-cut so that the boat frames and the keel portion are integral with the frame supports and backbone during boat hull construction. After the hull is constructed over the frame support members and backbone support member, the boat frame and keel portion are cut away from the integral support portions, thus freeing the boat hull from the support segment of the frames and backbone.

Abstract: A method of lining a steel wall surface with an elastomeric material which involves applying a layer of elastomeric material against said steel wall surface and holding said elastomeric material against said steel surface with a plurality of bolts and washers, said bolts being butt welded to said steel surface.

Abstract: Containers such as tanks, bins, cylinders, and the like, are constructed from a plurality of arcuate sections. The sections are formed on the ground, or other support surface, and lifted therefrom in a suitable manner to cooperate with other like sections during erection of the containers. Each section is formed by a plurality of strips laid on a concave jig so as to conform thereto. Beams reinforce the strips, which are tied together as by welds, and the like, to form a sheet. Shapers are advantageously removably attached to the sections for holding same to a required shape until the sections are connected together, and for holding adjacent sections in position relative to one another until suitable connection between the sections is made.