Abstract: A dry film photoresist laminator includes a punch and die assembly 24 which punches a rolled sheet dry film photoresist material 14, that is comprised of a dry film photoresist material 18 sandwiched between a Mylar top layer 16 and a polyolefin bottom layer 20, into photoresist decals. The photoresist decals are bonded to a tacky transport tape 40 which carries the decals to a polyolefin peeler assembly 54 that rolls a high tack tape 57 along the polyolefin layer 20 of the decal, thereby peeling it from the decal. The decal is advanced by a laminating assembly 44 which rolls the decal onto a heated wafer 72, thereby bonding the exposed photoresist material 18 to the wafer 72. Bonded wafer 72 and decal 14 are removed from the transport tape 40. A tape transport assembly 44 carrying the transport tape and decal is advanced through the various process steps.

Abstract: A two-step press type transfer operation is made practical by a particular rendering of pictorializations for use upon the transfer sheets. A pictorialization should have a major portion of some object in the center of the pictorialization or a portion of a pictorialization in which a segmentation or division of such pictorialization is to be made so that one portion of the pictorialization may be placed upon one transfer sheet and a second portion of the pictorialization placed upon a second transfer sheet. Substantial straight linear portions of such pictorialization of this area are avoided and the division between the two portion of the image are run along nonlinear borders upon the edge of clearly defined structures within the pictorialization.

Abstract: A novel, layered, indicia-containing, surface-coating composite for application to a substrate such as a floor is disclosed. The novel composite comprises a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive and a layer of indicia having the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer secures the indicia layer to the floor. "Tack" properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive may range from 50 to 2000 grams per square centimeter. The novel composite further includes an alkali-soluble transparent polymeric layer on the opposite side of the indicia layer. Also disclosed is a method of applying, and then selectably removing, such an indicia-containing surface-coating composite from the floor.

Abstract: To prepare an initial portion (41) on a replacement roll (4) of a substrate web, for example a printing paper web, for flying pasting, the new roll (4) is rotatably supported in apredetermined position. An adhesive application and cutter structure (5) is then placed in operative association with the roll. An initial portion (41) of the web is rolled off from the new roll, positioned on the support plate, and, in one operating step, an end, which may be jagged, is cut off and, inwardly of the cut edge (42), a perforating or tear-off line (43) is formed, to leave, between the cut edge and the tear-off line, a tear-off section (44). The web can then be repositioned on the plate (6) and a connecting adhesive (19) is applied to the upper side of the web, for subsequent flying pasting against a moving expiring web, for example, as well as a holding adhesive, applied in the inside of the tear-off section (44), so that the end portion (41) is securely attached to the roll.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating hot stamped single and multi-colored images wherein a transferable image is generated at a first station and a substrate or container is decorated at a second station. The transferable image is generated via a hot stamping mechanism (a single or multi-head station) onto a transfer film at the first station, and the transfer image is then transferred via hot stamping onto the part or substrate at the second station via a hot stamping transfer technique referred to as foilprint.

Abstract: A single wafer transport mechanism takes a semiconductor wafer out of a cassette loader, and transports the wafer to a single wafer positioning mechanism for placing the wafer in position. When applying a protective adhesive tape to a surface of the wafer, the transport mechanism transports the wafer placed in position to a tape applying mechanism. When removing the protective tape from the wafer surface, the transport mechanism transports the wafer to a tape removing mechanism which removes the protective tape from the wafer surface by using a remover adhesive tape having a strong adhesion. The wafer having the protective tape applied thereto or stripped of the protective tape is transported back to a cassette by the wafer transport mechanism.

Abstract: A closing method for a multi-sided paperboard carton includes sealing a cover with side edge extensions to corresponding side flanges defined by fold lines on the paperboard carton during continuous feeding of the carton along the feed path. The side flanges of the carton body are bent downward during continuous feed movement with a force sufficient to cause the flanges to fold and remain free and below a plane passing through the fold line when released. The cover is placed on the carton to lie substantially in a plane and with the edge extensions overlying the flanges. A hot air stream is directed into the half-V gap presented between each flange and associated cover side edge extension to activate an adhesive coating and the flanges are pressed against the cover for sealing. The carton is carried through the bending stage in a die having an open bottom cavity and forming blades on its side edges that engage the fold line between the side flanges and the carton side panels from below.

Abstract: A process for applying a protective self-adhesive film onto a coat-finished product having an object unnecessary to be protected by the protective self-adhesive film, which process comprises (1) the following steps: applying a perforated self-adhesive film (a) having a perforation onto the surface of the coating of the coat-finished product so that an area occupied by the object may be positioned within the perforation, applying a protective self-adhesive film onto the object, the perforated self-adhesive film (a) and such a part of the coating of the coat-finished product as not to be covered with the perforated self-adhesive film (a), and removing an unnecessary portion of the protective self-adhesive film over the perforation; or (2) the following steps: applying the protective self-adhesive film onto the object and a coating of the coat-finished product, cutting out such an unnecessary portion of the protective self-adhesive film as positioned over the area occupied by the object by use of a cylindrical c

Abstract: An insulating tape for winding coils which includes a guide sheet having a predetermined width and a plurality of narrow insulating strips provided with adhesive on both surfaces thereof and removably connected to the guide sheet at predetermined spaces, facilitating accurate winding of insulating strips on a bobbin or the like and further enabling the winding operation to be carried out automatically.

Abstract: An apparatus (60) which handles fragile semiconductor wafers (21) adhesively mounted to a submount (22) using a high temperature wax is provided. The apparatus (60) includes a vacuum chuck (24) for holding a first surface of the wafer (21) and a solvent chamber (11, 11') for applying solvent to the back surface of the submount (22). The apparatus (60) includes an enclosure (29) for providing an inert gas environment around the solvent chamber (11, 11'), the wafer (21), and the vacuum chuck (24). The apparatus (60) further includes a means for remounting (30) the wafer (21) to a submount (22) using a low temperature wax after the high temperature wax is dissolved. The wafer (21) is then released from the vacuum chuck (24) and the first surface of the wafer (21) is mounted to an adhesive tape (34). Following the mounting, the low temperature wax is dissolved or melted to demount the wafer (21 ) from the submount (22), leaving the wafer (21) securely mounted on the adhesive tape (34) for sawing.

Abstract: Apparatus for winding web material (14) comprises a reciprocating carriage assembly (22) which delivers the leading end of the web to a winding spindle (30) and then moves away from the spindle as winding proceeds. A builder roll (138) mounted on the carriage assembly applies pressure during winding. A tape tab (178) is automatically applied to the trailing end of the web and pressed onto the completed roll (140) by the builder roll, while a stepping motor (176) for the builder roll resists the winding motor to maintain tension in the final convolution of the web. A corresponding method is taught.

Abstract: A method for constructing flooring so as to prevent development of squeaks, by laying a strip of adhesive cushioning tape on the edges of the joists and placing the floor decking on top of this, and also a tool for applying this tape. The tool has a handle for manual operation, and there is an adjustable width head assembly on the lower end of this which enables the tool to engage joists of various widths. This has a central roller flanked by compound wall members. The compound wall members are made up of plate-like wall segments, and these may be displaced vertically on an axle member so as to adjust the width of the guide area which is defined between the wall members.

Abstract: A process for preparing a moisture exchange element which comprises impregnating a substrate made of organic or inorganic fiber with an aqueous impregnating solution containing colloidal silica, an acid and a metallic cation; drying and gelatinizing the impregnating solution deposited on the impregnated substrate is disclosed. The absorbent formed on the substrate after the impregnating solution is dried has a pore size of about 60-70 .ANG., thus allowing the moisture exchange element of the present invention to provide improved moisture adsorbing/desorbing ability.

Abstract: An image forming method using a thermal transfer processes and an apparatus used in the method are disclosed. The images were formed on the image receiving layer of a image recording body and includes a gradation information-containing image formed by means of a thermal sublimation transfer method and a character information-containing image formed by means of a thermal fusion transfer method. A trans parent protective layer is transferred from a protective forming thermal transfer sheet to the surface of image receiving layer so as to cover the whole area of the image receiving layer by a hot stamping means. The hot stamping means has a heating roll which has a contacting length longer than the width of said image receiving layer and a peripheral length longer than the length of said image receiving layer.

Abstract: A method of applying a self-adhesive sticker to a vehicle, which vehicle has a predetermined shaped window opening and a window therein. The method of the present invention includes the steps of first providing a self-adhesive sticker applicator. The applicator has a template portion having an outside shape which closely follows the predetermined shape of the window opening and provides for fitted positioning in the window opening. The template portion has a central opening large enough to allow a sticker to pass therethrough. An applicator portion is attached to the template portion and includes a pressure applying portion which overlies the central opening. The applicator portion includes a sticker attachment portion wherein a sticker or decal or the like may be attached to this portion with an adhesive side facing the central opening.

Abstract: This invention provides processes for making three-dimensional signage. In one embodiment, a process is provided for making raised graphic signage. In this embodiment, a profile material is adhered to a substrate materials with an adhesive which: (a) bonds firmly enough to hold the profile and substrate materials together during the process, (b) permits the profile and substrate material to be separated after the process is completed, and (c) cures to form a more permanent bond after the profile and substrate materials have been separated. Then, an outline of a desired graphic is cut completely through the profile material. That portion of the profile material which does not constitute the outlined graphic is then separated form the substrate material, before the adhesive forms a permanent bond. In another embodiment, a process is provided for making recessed graphic signage.

Abstract: A thermal protection device for protecting walls of structures exposed to ablative flow at high temperatures in the presence of vibrations comprises, embedded in a thermally insulative matrix, a refractory armature formed by a fringed mat comprising a meshed part exposed to the ablative flow and fringes intended to be directed towards the wall of the structure to be protected. The device further comprises an open-weave refractory woven material parallel to the meshed part of the armature and through which the fringes pass.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for welding the sealing seam (23) on a package (24) and which consists at least partially of synthetic plastics coated paper, with a welding tool comprising dies (25, 28) and counter-dies, a support and a drive means (1) for generating the pressure force.So that two welding tools (25, 25a) can be used and operated simultaneously and so that substantially the same pressure forces are available at both working stations, it is according to the invention envisaged that two welding dies be mounted on respective outer hollow shafts (7, 9) in such a way as to be rotatable about a common axis (2), each outer hollow shaft (7, 9) being rotationally rigidly connected to a common torsion spring (3) as part of the drive means (1) (at 14, 16, 17), the torsion spring (3) being driven from outside (at 11, 12).

Abstract: In a coating machine for coating of strip with a lining which is wider than the strip, a method and a device for filling up the space between the strip and the outer edges of the lining with edge strip, wherein the edge strip is passed inside a bent and folded transport channel, a first bent part of which coincides with the longitudinal direction of the strip.

Abstract: A felting coiled sleeve has closely fibrous structure and a substantially cylindric shape. The sleeve is put on a body of roller suitable for carrying an aluminum extruded shape or a surface treating steel sheet. The sleeve is prepared by attaching reinforcing thread with straight stitches along one longitudinal side of a felting strip by sewing and curving moderately the strip in a horizontal plane simultaneously. Then the curved strip is bent into a helical shape through a pair of conical rollers, winding the strip tightly round a shaft of a device for obtaining sleeve, applying pressure on one side face of the wound strip, fixing the compressed strip in the cylindric shape, and smoothing the outer surface of the coil.