Abstract: Apparatus and method for dewatering papermaker's felt utilizing positive pressure, the felt being deflected in an arc of at least about 90.degree. but less than about 180.degree. by means of a dewatering shoe with a rounded nose having a radius of from about 2" to about 4", the nose of the shoe having an elongated orifice with an effective width of from about 1" to 4" through which air under pressure is directed into the felt. Low pressure flooding means or high pressure shower means may be mounted in the rounded nose of the shoe in advance of the dewatering orifice to direct a cleaning fluid into the felt in advance of dewatering.

Abstract: Generally, this invention relates to multilayered belts for use in a papermaking machine which comprise a fibrous base layer the fibers of which are resin encapsulated, and a substantially resin-free fibrous surface layer in which the portions of the fibers which contact the fibers of the base layer are also substantially entirely encapsulated with resin. The invention includes within its scope a method of manufacturing such a belt.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to a resin-treated filter fabric which comprises a surface or batt layer comprised of glass fibers which is joined, by needling, to an underlayer which is comprised of mineral fibers. The present invention includes within its scope a method of manufacturing such a filter fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel felt construction for use in the press section of the papermaking machine. More particularly, this invention has to do with a papermakers' felt having a paper-sheet-contacting layer comprised of substantially flat fibers joined by any suitable means to either a woven or nonwoven intermediate batt layer and/or base layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to conveyor belt-like papermakers' fabrics for use in papermaking machines which comprise non-porous cables comprised of a plurality of yarns. Each yarn comprises at least two twisted monofilaments which are substantially circular in cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: Generally, this invention relates to papermakers' belts for use in papermaking machines which comprise ultra high modulus load bearing yarn comprised of poly(para-phenylene terephthalamide).

Abstract: An endless belt comprising a signal element affixed thereto for identifying one complete revolution of such belt and an apparatus for cleaning such belt. Advantageously, such belt and cleaning apparatus may be used in combination with an apparatus such as, for example, a papermaking machine.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to a resin-treated filter fabric which comprises a surface or batt layer comprised of glass fibers which is joined, by needling, to an underlayer which is comprised of mineral fibers. The present invention includes within its scope a method of manufacturing such a filter fabric.

Abstract: An adjustable hair clipping device comprising a base and a support member to which is affixed a cutting member such as a pair of ordinary scissors. The support member includes means for positioning the scissors a predetermined distance from the base.

Abstract: A game with a game board, the board being made of a mesh screen on which a lightweight game piece(s) is placed. Mounted in parallel and spanning the width of the mesh screen from below are retractable, rotatable playing tubes. Each playing tube is capped at one end, the other end being directly connected to an air bulb which also serves as a handle. Located on each playing tube is an angular nozzle(s) which can direct air flow from the tube through the mesh screen, causing the game piece(s) to move in the direction of the air flow. Goals and nets are provided so that games such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and the like may be simulated on the game board.