Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of battery stacker machines, including z-fold stacker machines, configured to provide a rolling transfer of a battery layer so as to reduce scrubbing. In some embodiments, the layer is flexed onto an arcuate surface using a vacuum or other force. The arcuate surface is then rotated to release the layer at a desired transfer location. For instance, the desired transfer location may be on top of a stack or onto another arcuate gripper surface.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for peeling a carrier web having a protective layer from a keeper sheet of image-bearing medium. The carrier web and the protective layer are peeled about a peel member as the keeper sheet moves over and is deformed by a constraining roller located at or downstream of the peel member putting the protective layer in tension. Preferably, at least one of the peel member or the constraining roller has a compliant material covering to facilitate separation of unused portions of the protective layer from edges of the keeper.

Abstract: A collapsible container having a base, side wall and a cap. The base includes means for supporting an article to be carried. The side wall is supported on the base and is enclosed by the cap. When the container is collapsed, the cap can engage the base so that a container of reduced size is formed. Further, a side wall for collapsible container is provided where the side wall is comprised of a plurality of sections that are interconnected for relative pivotal movement between adjacent interconnected sections so that they can be folded on each other. The folded sections can be placed on the base, the cap attached, and the collapsed container can be stored or shipped.

Abstract: A process for quenching hot coke in a one-spot coke quench car. The process utilizes a unique arrangement of pipes and spray nozzles to quench the hot coke in a substantially watertight coke quench car having a sloping bottom. A plurality of pipes are directed downwardly from a header mounted on the bench side of the quench car to provide solid streams of water onto the shallow coke bed portion at the top of the sloped bottom for a portion of the quench period. After an initial period a flow of water from a plurality of spray nozzles mounted on additional headers is directed onto the substantially horizontal deep coke bed portion for the remainder of the quenching period. The unvaporized quench liquid is retained in the watertight car until the completion of the quench cycle when it is rapidly drained away.

Abstract: A process for quenching hot coke in a one-spot coke quench car. The process utilizes a unique arrangement of pipes and spray nozzles to quench the hot coke in a substantially watertight coke quench car having a sloping bottom. A plurality of pipes are directed downwardly from a header mounted on the bench side of the quench car to provide solid streams of water onto the shallow coke bed portion at the top of the sloped bottom for a portion of the quench period. After an initial period a flow of water from a plurality of spray nozzles mounted on additional headers is directed onto the substantially horizontal deep coke bed portion for the remainder of the quenching period. The unvaporized quench liquid is retained in the watertight car until the completion of the quench cycle when it is rapidly drained away.