Abstract: Disclosed is a foil dispensing machine for use in the process of hair coloring and highlighting. The machine can accommodate a commercially available roll of metal foil and includes a motor that can be used to unwind a piece of foil from the roll and dispense the piece from the machine. The machine further includes a cutter that is used to cut the dispensed foil from the remaining foil on the roll. The components of the machine are designed and positioned to reduce the likelihood that the foil will bunch up as it is being unwound from the roll. In some embodiments, the machine also includes a control device that can be programmed or adjusted to cause the machine to dispense foil in pre-set lengths. In some embodiments, the machine may be incorporated with a piece of furniture intended for placement in a hair salon.

Abstract: An improved plate clamping assembly for a duplicating machine which utilizes a pivoted or cantilevered beam in the leading edge plate clamp assembly and a calibrated cocking screw to enabling skewing of the plate on the plate cylinder by moving one end of the pivoted or cantilevered beam. The improved assembly also coordinates the leading and trailing edge assemblies during installation of the plate by automatically adjusting the trailing edge plate clamp assembly to accommodate for an adjustment in skewing of the leading edge of the plate by the leading edge clamp assembly. Finally, it utilizes spring assemblies to enable self-adjustment for different plate thicknesses.