Abstract: A method of guiding an angiographic wire while delivering fluid solvent to the wire. The method incorporates a guide device comprising a housing that is mated to a base in a manner that defines an aperture for slidably receiving the angiographic wire. A plunger is disposed within the housing in a vertically adjustable manner such that the plunger has an open position, a closed position, and one or more intermediate positions relative to the housing. The angiographic wire is placed in the aperture, and the housing is mated to the base such that the wire is slidably retained in the aperture. The plunger is depressed such that a compression pad on the plunger is placed in contact with the wire, the wire being slidably retained between the compression pad and a base pad attached to the base.

Abstract: A device for staining or painting planks has an enclosure and a plank receiver for guiding a plank into the enclosure. At least one pair of vertical rollers are provided for engaging the plank received in the plank receiver. A lever may be positioned to contact the plank upon exit from the plank receiver. A linkage bar is affixed to the lever and to vertical rollers. Moving the lever by insertion of the plank moves the vertical rollers in preparation for receiving a leading edge of the plank. The vertical rollers are mounted on swing arms for facilitating adjustment of a space between the left vertical rollers and the right vertical rollers for accommodating planks of various thicknesses. Vertical sprayers are pivotally mounted and in communication with the swing arms for pivoting with the vertical rollers for maintaining a constant distance between the vertical rollers and the left vertical sprayer.

Abstract: A tool for applying a corrosion-protection substance to a rail for securing seats in an aircraft. The tool includes a component of elongate overall shape, with a base configured to slide along the rail, and a rollers support connected to the base. The tool also has an axle incorporated in the rollers support, which extends transversally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the component on each side of the rollers support, and rollers for applying the substance mounted on the transverse axle, one on each side of the component. The tool allows the substance to be applied effectively to the flange parts of the rail that is to be protected.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a honeycomb structured body, includes providing an application jig. A sealing material paste is put on a peripheral surface of a pillar-shaped ceramic block. The application jig is set in such a manner that a first principal surface of the application jig faces upward and a second principal surface of the application jig faces downward. The ceramic block is placed inside a second opening section of the application jig. The ceramic block is passed through an opening section of the application jig so that a face defining the second opening section spreads an entire peripheral surface of the ceramic block with the sealing material paste to manufacture a honeycomb structured body with a peripheral sealing material layer formed on the peripheral surface of the ceramic block.

Abstract: A winder for winding a web to produce a rolled product is provided. Included in one exemplary embodiment is a plurality of independent winding modules. The winding modules may be configured to wind the web to form a rolled product by center winding, surface winding, and/or combinations of center and surface winding. In accordance with the present disclosure, at least one tail sealing apparatus is present in the system. The tail sealing apparatus includes an applicator device that transfers adhesive to a web being wound prior to completion of the roll. In one embodiment, the applicator device remains in contact with the wound roll during the completion of the winding cycle in order to have an ironing effect on the finished roll.

Abstract: Various methods preserve or restore the low roughness throughout an outer shell of a device (e.g., a streamer) used underwater for seismic surveys, by applying various substances that fill micro-cracks, are easy to polish or are self-healing. Apparatuses used to implement these methods may be used shortly before the devices are deployed in water, for example, having the device passing through such an apparatus as it is moved to be deployed in water.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a cable, the cable having a longitudinal direction, includes A) cleaning the surface of the cable, and B) applying coating to the cable by rotating a coating application means around the cable allowing the application of the coating. The steps are performed from a platform being moved along the cable in a movement direction by at least three wheels that are fastened in a force-locking manner to the cable. Step A) is performed in the movement direction before the wheels, and step B) is performed in the movement direction behind the wheels. The wheels are driven by a motor that can be controlled in such a manner that the platform can be positioned at predefined positions reproducibly.

Abstract: A bridge cable maintenance apparatus attaches to a cable and includes two drivetrains. Once attached, the apparatus is remotely directed along the longitudinal extent of the cable by the first drivetrain. The second drivetrain rotates attachments about the cables axis. The attachments include a variety of maintenance devices that are fastened to the end of the apparatus and allow the user to remotely and safely inspect, paint, clean, and repair the cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device arranged to move along a cable (1), preferably a tension cable of a suspension bridge, in order to obstruct covering of snow or ice on the cable. The device (2) comprises a compound (6) that obstructs covering of snow or ice as well as means (10) to coat the cable (1) with the compound (6). In addition, the device comprises sensors arranged to detect how large amount of the compound that is in the container. The sensors detect if the container needs to be replenished, and if so is the case, the device is arranged to automatically move to a replenishing device in order to there replenish more of the compound. The present invention also relates to a method to obstruct covering of snow or ice on a cable (1), preferably a tension cable of a suspension bridge.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device (1) for gluing the final edge (4a) of a log of band-shaped material (4), comprising a rolling plane (2) for feeding a log (3) that has at least a through opening (7) for the application of a glue (8) on the log (3) itself. The device comprises a blade (9) provided for the application of the glue (8) on the log (3). The application blade (9) is mobile between a first position, in which it is spaced from the opening (7), and a second position, in which it is disposed close to the through opening (7). The device (1) comprises a pressure container (10) for housing the glue (8) to be fed to the blade (9). The container (10) has a slot (12) facing towards, and close to an application edge (9a) of the blade (9) when the latter is in the first position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bar coating method comprising the step of: weighing and applying a coating liquid by the bar with bringing the bar into contact with a continuously running web and supplying the coating liquid to an feed side of the web with respect to the bar to form a coating liquid puddle, wherein a plurality of coating liquids are supplied to the feed side of the web with respect to the bar via a plurality of slits formed in a multistage form in an feed direction of the web in order to apply the coating liquid having a high viscosity or low wettability without problems.

Abstract: A cylindrical member maintenance device is comprised of a housing comprised of two hinged halves for being closed around a cylindrical member, such as a stranded steel cable. A rotary helical brush assembly and a rotary longitudinal brush assembly are positioned in the housing and rotatable about an axis of the housing. Each rotary brush assembly is comprised of coaxial split rings with rotary cylindrical wire brushes connected in between and which are independently rotatable about their own axes. Nozzles are positioned on the inside of the housing for applying a cleaning fluid or paint to the cylindrical member. Apertures in the housing are for connecting to a suction device for removing debris, cleaning fluid, and paint to avoid contaminating the environment. Loops on the housing are for attaching to cables for moving the housing along the cylindrical member.

Abstract: Provided is a coating apparatus for coating with coating liquid a surface of a strip-shaped body carried in a fixed direction includes, a primary bar extending along a width direction of a carrying plane, which is a carrying path of the strip-shaped body, a secondary bar extending in parallel with and on the downstream side of the primary bar, and a between-bars liquid reservoir disposed between the primary and secondary bars for storing the coating liquid therein at the time of coating. Conditions are set so that relationship W2<W1 is formed between a coating amount W1 of the coating liquid at the primary bar and a coating amount W2 of the coating liquid after the strip-shaped body has passed through the secondary bar. A coating apparatus is also provided, in which the secondary bar contacts the strip-shaped body before the primary bar at the time of starting coating.

Abstract: A rod for a coating machine according to the present invention includes a cylindrical base material, an intermediate layer formed on the surface of the base material and subjected to a lapping process and an abrasion-resistant film formed on the surface of the intermediate layer and subjected to a lapping process. The intermediate layer is a diffusion layer formed by reforming the surface of the base material by a diffusion process. Specifically, since the intermediate layer forms a part of the base material, the intermediate layer is firmly fixed to the base material and is not likely to separate from the base material. According to the present invention, a rod for a coating machine with high durability and a method for producing it are provided, which rod prevent flaws from developing on the surface of a base material object on which a coating solution is applied.

Abstract: A coating machine includes a conveyor surface that receives and carries a stringer toward a downstream end of the conveyor. An engagement mechanism forces the stringer against the conveyor surface. An applicator mechanism coats the stringer with a coating material during a discharge mode. The discharge mode occurs while a stringer within the coating machine is in a predetermined position. A retention mode occurs while there is not a stringer in the predetermined position within the coating machine. A motor drives the conveyor surface at a first speed during the discharge mode, and at a second speed that is slower than the first speed during the retention mode.

Abstract: An emulsion coater is provided with a framework having a table or work surface for supporting a sheet of material that is to be coated e.g., a sheet of transparent plastic film. A carriage is mounted on the framework for rectilinear movement thereacross parallel to the surface of the sheet to advance a coating applicator across the sheet. A coating dryer is also mounted on the carriage to progressively dry the coating from one end to the other as it is applied. A motor is supported on the framework for moving the carriage forwardly from one end of the sheet to the other. Provision is made for disengaging the coating applicator from the carriage once the coating has been applied and thereafter moving the carriage in a reverse direction across the applied coating to the starting position while optionally continuing to dry the coating.

Abstract: A device for distributing glue on an end edge of a log, a log or a core for a log, comprising a feeder (26) of logs (19, 19′) or cores (25) towards a glue dispensing unit, in which the glue dispensing unit comprises a tank (15) containing glue (20) in which is placed a thread (12) wound in a loop on at least two end pulleys (13), at least one of which is commanded in continuous rotation by a gear motor (14), the thread (12) having a lower branch which lifts the glue and an upper branch which releases the glue on an end edge (18, 18′) of a log (19, 19′), a log (19, 19′) or a core (25) for a log.

Abstract: A material (21) is transferred to an electronic component (32) using a transfer apparatus (10). The transfer apparatus (10) has pins (13) that pass through openings (19) in a cavity plate (16). The pins (13) and the openings (19) in the cavity plate (16) form cavities (20) that are filled with the material (21). The pins (13) are then extended from the cavity plate (16) to transfer the material (21) from the cavities (20) to the electronic component (32).

Abstract: A coating apparatus for coating an outer peripheral surface of a rod-shaped workpiece with a covering material, comprising an elastic body having a covering material-impregnatable property and provided with an insertion hole through which the workpiece is to be passed, and a moving mechanism for moving the workpiece relative to the elastic body through the insertion hole, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the workpiece is coated with the covering material impregnated in the elastic body, when the workpiece is passed through the insertion hole of the elastic body by the moving mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding, coating and/or dyeing yarn which impregnates the yarn with a solution containing at least one of a polymer resin, coating or dyestuff dissolved in a flammable solvent/carrier. The solvent/carrier in the impregnated yarn is then ignited to burn away a part of the solvent/carrier from the yarn. A portion of the solvent/carrier remains in the yarn to prevent damage to the yarn. The yarn containing the residual solvent/carrier then is dried at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of a primer to a plastic profile or the like, characterized by a vat comprising sealing elements provided with clearances for the passage of the plastic profile, accepting a fibrous web material (8) to be saturated with the primer to be applied, and provided with means (6,7) for saturating the fibrous web material (8) with the primer, with means for pressing the fibrous web material against the plastic profile, and with an outlet opening (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and spray painting pole structures. The apparatus includes a carriage constructed to be upwardly and downwardly movable along the axis of the pole to be cleaned or painted. Mounted on the carriage is a carousel rotatably secured so as to revolve around the pole as the carriage moves upwardly and downwardly. The carousel may be provided with brushes for cleaning the pole or with a paint sprayer for applying paint. In one embodiment two pairs of rollers are located symmetically with respect to the sprayer and the poles so that the rollers evenly apply the paint to the pole and simultaneously minimize overspray losses.

Abstract: A coating applicator for a suspended cable comprises a housing defining a coating reservoir and having a roller rotatably mounted in said housing that is at least partly immersed in the coating reservoir. The coating roller includes a peripheral groove defined by tapered walls adapted to receive the cable therein. In one form of the invention, a pair of brackets support suspension rollers from opposite sides of the housing so that each suspension roller is spaced from the other and aligned over the groove in the coating roller from opposite sides of the cable. The housing includes a fluid coupling for connection with a conduit in fluid communication between the coating reservoir and a reversible pump which is in fluid communication with a supply reservoir, so that a predetermined level of fluid can be maintained in the coating reservoir and so that the coating can be drained from the reservoir when the coating operation is completed.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for making profiled bars for windows, doors and other frames. The profiled bars are profiled metal cores and profiled facings having angled side flanges. The apparatus includes a carrying frame, a conveyor line for handling the profiled metal cores, an adhesive-applying station in the carrying frame, tangentially extending feeders with conveying members for handling profiled facings to be applied to opposite sides of the profiled metal cores, which feeders are provided on the carrying frame behind the station in the direction of travel of the conveyor line and include spreading wedge assemblies for spreading angled side flanges beyond edges of side walls of the profiled metal core.

Abstract: A device particularly adapted for the painting of flagpoles including a sponge brush circumferentially disposed about a flagpole to be painted; elevation means for the selectable advancement of said sponge brush up and down the pole to be painted; and paint containing means abuttingly disposed to said sponge brush, said container means serving to hold a supply of paint, said container means including a multiplicity of holes through which the paint may flow into said sponge brush; and tension means whereby the pressure of said sponge brush against the pole may be selectably controlled.