Abstract: A can-covering polyester film which is bonded under heat to a metal surface of a can through a thermosetting resin adhesive to form a protective coat, wherein the adhesive layer is formed of a resin comprising an epoxy resin having a number average molecular weight of 5,000-20,000 and a trimellitic acid anhydride hardener at a weight ratio of 70/30 to 99/1.

Abstract: A surface-treating apparatus for can body blanks includes a cutter for cutting an original sheet into can body blank materials having a predetermined width and capable of being divided into plural can body blanks, a conveying path for conveying the can body blank materials, a material-feeding device for intermittently feeding the blank material to the conveying path, and a heater for heating the blank material. First and second film-feeding devices are provided for respectively feeding a printed biaxially-stretched polyester film and a plain polyester film to both sides of the blank material along its conveying direction. First and second press-bonding devices will respectively successively press-bond under heat both films to both sides of the blank material and coupling the blank materials into a continuous form while defining metal-exposed areas for welding parts at both side edges of both surfaces of the blank materials.

Abstract: An electronic Sphygmomanometer employing both the Korotkoff method and the oscillometric method which is thereby capable of accurately measuring blood pressure due to the advantages of the two methods. The electronic sphygmomanometer is arranged in such a manner that either of the results of measurements of the two methods can be automatically selected. A gate for detecting the Korotkoff sound by using an oscillation in cuff pressure is automatically stopped, and the validity of the Korotkoff sound is determined in accordance with a change in the height of the oscillating pulse wave.

Abstract: An electronic sphygmomanometer employing both the Korotkoff method and the oscillometric method which is thereby capable of accurately measuring blood pressure due to the advantages of the two methods. The electronic sphygmomanometer is arranged in such a manner that either of the results of measurements of the two methods can be automatically selected. A gate for detecting the Korotkoff sound by using an oscillation in cuff pressure is automatically stopped, and that the validity of the Korotkoff sound is determined in accordance with a change in the height of the oscillating pulse wave.

Abstract: A can end is seamed to a cylindrical can filled with contents. The can is fed along a substantially elliptical path including straight and arcuate paths. While the can is being fed along the straight path, the can end is seamed to the can by a linear seaming device. At the same time, the can end is rotated by a can end holder which has a pinion gear held in mesh with a rack which extends fully along the elliptical path. The rack is composed of separate rack members which are relatively movable to adjust the tension of an endless chain that moves can ends and cans along the elliptical path.

Abstract: An electronic Sphygmomanometer employing both the Korotkoff method and the oscillometric method and thereby capable of accurately measuring the blood pressure due to the two advantages of the above-described methods. The electronic Sphygmomanometer is arranged in such a manner that either of the results of measurements of the two methods can be automatically selected, that the gate for detecting the Korotkoff sound by using the oscillation in cuff pressure is automatically stopped and that the validity of the Korotkoff sound is determined in accordance with the change in the height of the oscillating pulse wave.

Abstract: An apparatus for seaming a can end to a filled cylindrical can includes can feed device for supporting the bottom of the can rotatably about its own axis and feeding the can linearly along a travel path at a predetermined speed. A can end holder member is provided for detachably holding the can end directly above the can feed device and holding the can end rotatably about its own axis. A can end feed member is provided for moving the can end holder member to feed the can end in synchronism with the can which is fed by the can feed device. A lifting/lowering member is provided for lowering the can end holder member to hold the can end held by the can end holder member against an open end of the can. A seaming device is provided and extends linearly along the travel path for pressing an end hook of the can end against a flange of the can while the can end against which the can end is held is being fed by the can feed device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for receiving a stack of sheets, with each sheet oriented in a standing position on edge, and rotating a predetermined number of sheets from the stack of sheets to a laid position. The apparatus includes a first conveying surface attached to a second conveying surface having two portions. The first portion of the second conveying surface is inclined for separating and rotating the predetermined number of sheets from the stack of sheets.

Abstract: A tubular member is manufactured by by continuously supplying a plurality of elongate flexible webs while positionally displacing the webs in overlapping relation with side edges thereof arranged in a staircase configuration, progressively bending the webs along a mandrel, bonding the webs with adhesive layers interposed therebetween to form a tubular member, and joining the displaced side edges to complete the tubular member. The webs are supplied in mutually spaced-apart relation under longitudinal tension. A plurality of resilient support plate members are disposed respectively for the webs and arranged to lie along the lower surfaces of the webs transversely thereof. Opposite ends of the support plate members are supported for movement vertically and toward and away from each other. The opposite ends of the support plate members are movable toward each other to curve the support members along about an outer peripheral surface of a mandrel.

Abstract: A slitter apparatus for slitting a sheet member such as a corrugated cardboard or the like into predetermined widths. At least one pair of upper and lower rotary cutters and at least one pair of upper and lower shifters corresponding thereto being disposed above and below a conveying passage for the sheet member. The pair of upper and lower shifters being operatively arranged to be moved slidably along on respective guide rods by respective feeding screws. The pair of upper and lower rotary cutters being selectively imparted with a predetermined shift movement. At least one of the upper and lower rotary cutters being rotatably supported on one end portion of a supporting arm, and the other end portion of the supporting arm being in threaded engagement with a screw rod provided in parallel with the guide rods so that the supporting arm may be swingable about the screw rod and also may be movable along the axial direction of the turning screw rod.

Abstract: A scorer apparatus where a pair of driving shafts are disposed and below a sheet of corrugated cardboard or the like, separatable one from another provided with at least two pairs of mutually facing scorer members slidable in the axial direction to enable the sheet-like member to be applied thereon with score lines. Driving shafts are provided with plural moving shafts and each of the plural moving shafts on one side is connected to each corresponding one of the plural moving shafts on the other side through electrically driven shafts. Shifter members engage respective scorer members on each side and are in threaded engagement with each corresponding pair of moving shafts.

Abstract: Continuously variable cutting apparatus for elongated sheet members that are continuously supplied in a longitudinal moving direction and at desired intervals of widths; comprising several first projection nozzles connected to a high-pressure liquid source, the first nozzles being disposed to form at least two rows that extend transversely relative to the moving direction; and at least one second injection nozzle connected to a high-pressure liquid supply source, arranged to be driven to move transversely relative to the moving direction, said second nozzle being provided at a downstream position of the sheet members, below the first nozzles.

Abstract: A scoring and cutting apparatus for an elongated sheet member supplied continuously in a longitudinal direction thereof for forming longitudinal score lines and cuts, respectively, at desired intervals of width. The apparatus has a construction comprising a plurality of injection nozzles for cutting the sheet member which are connected to a high pressure liquid supply source and are disposed to form at least two rows extending transversely relative to the moving direction of the sheet member, and a plurality of scoring rolls are also disposed to form at least two rows extending transversely relative to the moving direction of the sheet member, and a plurality of scoring rolls are also disposed to form at least two rows extending parallel to the rows of the projection nozzles, the rows of scoring rolls each being arranged to be movable upwards and downwards between respective inoperative and operative scoring positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for stacking sheet members in a number of piles, having a conveying passage for the sheet members, so constructed that a downstream end portion thereof can be lengthened and shortened, a stop member movable up and down, facing the downstream end portion, and a lifting mechanism which can be elevated and lowered below a space formed between the end portion of the passage and the stop member.

Abstract: An apparatus for inverting a sheet member comprising a pair of spaced conveyors cooperatively defining a conveyor passage along which a sheet member can be advanced, and a rotatable arm assembly mounted between the conveyors and including upper and lower arms defining an opening therebetween, adapted for receiving the sheet member from the upstream conveyor and conveying the sheet member to the downstream conveyor. The arms continue rotating back to the initial position after depositing the sheet on the downstream conveyor. The arms are driven at a non-uniform speed and accelerate from the initial position to an upright position and then decelerate from the upright position to the position adjacent the downstream conveyor.