Abstract:
An apparatus for the removal of oil from water is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a moving belt which selectively absorbs oil and passes water. Automatic means are employed for advancing the belt when it is saturated with oil.
Abstract:
An improved extrusion apparatus and method for the extrusion of plastic net and netlike structures is provided. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of die members at least one of which reciprocates in a vertical direction. One of the die members has a plurality of orifices therein for the extrusion of a first group of strands and at least one other die member has a forming surface thereon which coacts with a second forming surface on another die member to form a variable opening for the independent extrusion of a second group of strands. The distance between each orifice is maintained constant and the second group of strands is extruded at a point below that at which the orifices communicate with a polymer supply. The forming surfaces and orifices are so arranged relative to each other that at least one group of strands is forcefully urged toward the other group to cause the two groups of strands to weld together subsequent to extrusion.
Abstract:
A bundle-wrapping device is disclosed for wrapping paper about a bundle moving along a conveyor in the direction of movement of the bundle. The wrapping roller for wrapping the paper about the bundle is activated directly by the bundle moving along the conveyor.
Abstract:
An adhesive plastic net is used over a spring foundation both as a spring insulator and as a spring positioner, being adhered to the springs by the adhesive material of the net itself.
Abstract:
A spring insulator in the form of a specified flexible polyethylene plastic foam sheet is provided for wire spring cushion structures such as are employed in mattresses for preventing the soft cushioning material from dimpling down into the springs and for preventing the objectionable feel of the wire springs from penetrating through the cushioning material. The flexible polyethylene foam sheet spring insulator may be used alone or in combination with other materials such as plastic netting. The polyethylene foam sheet may be provided with means for dampening the sound which may be generated by contact between insulators and wire spring cushioning.