Abstract: A glass sealer spray system for vehicle, the system comprising: an air controller; a sealer spray frame mounted with the air controller at one side thereof; glass contact rollers each mounted at left and right side of the sealer spray frame; a spray nozzle unit movably mounted at the sealer spray frame which is a midsection of the glass contact roller; a glass press roller unit rotated by power transmitted to one side of the spray nozzle; and a variable motor unit disposed underneath the sealer spray frame for transmitting power to the glass press roller unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dispensing a small volume of a selected liquid, such as a biological sample or reagent, onto a substrate. The device includes a tube adapted to contain the liquid. An elongate fiber is disposed within the tube for axial movement therein between raised and lowered positions. Upon shifting or oscillating the fiber between its raised and lowered positions, a liquid spot can be formed at a selected position on the substrate. The device is readily adaptable for the production of micro-arrays having a great number of individual spots.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilize vacuum injected molding of a liquid in a plurality of mold cells for solidification therein. An injection head includes spaced apart vacuum and injection slots positionable atop a mold plate in flow communication with the mold cells therein. Relative axial sliding is effected between the injection head and the mold plate for sequentially evacuating gas from the mold cells using a continuous vacuum followed in turn by sequentially injecting into the evacuated mold cells the liquid from a continuous source thereof. Sliding of the injection head over the mold plate automatically provides self valving for sequentially evacuating and filling the mold cells from the same side of the mold plate. In a preferred embodiment, the vacuum and injection slots are linked together at the mold plate so that surface tension of the liquid restrains flow of the liquid from the injection slot to the vacuum slot while allowing gas flow therebetween for effecting the vacuum in the mold cells.

Abstract: The invention is a device for the application of determinable quantities particularly of viscous liquids onto a movable substrate, consisting of an application roller that spans the length of the device, a supply mechanism to provide the liquid to the application roller, a contact press that pushes the application roller against the substrate, which, when pressed between the application roller and the substrate, creates a narrowing intake gusset in the direction of movement (D) of the application roller and at least one demarcation element that acts in combination with the application roller to define the width of application of the liquid (application width) being applied to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to security paper (1) formed from base paper provided with a surface treatment layer on at least one side of the paper, characterized in that the layer thickness locally deviates markedly from the layer (10) thickness of the remaining dominant paper surface, and in that the local deviation forms distinctive mark (2) in the paper. The present invention also relates to a method and to a device for producing surface treated security paper.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for fabricating a laminate product having a pair of sheet materials spaced by a plurality of flexible parallel vanes which are secured to the sheet material so that planar movement of the sheet materials in opposite directions cause the vanes to shift between open and closed positions. The vane material is formed from a web of material by dyeing the material, drying the dyed material, applying spaced longitudinally extending lines of adhesive on opposite faces of the material, and cutting the material into a plurality of side-by-side strips with each strip having a bead of adhesive on each face and along opposite side edges. The cut material with adhesive applied thereto is taken up on a transfer roll and moved to a vane/strip handling station where the strips of material are processed and delivered to a laminating station in parallel overlapping relationship with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an improved adhesive to a series of sheets of insulation having drainage channels, wherein the apparatus includes a frame with a power-driven conveyor, a magazine for receiving sheets in stacked relation, and an elongated adhesive dispensing hopper adapted to apply an adhesive mixture having spacer beads or particles mixed therein on the top surface of each sheet of insulation adjacent to the drainage channels and including a shutter mechanism for forming transversely extending substantially adhesive-free pathways between the drainage channels and a screed attached to the hopper having optional scraper blades which wipe away any adhesive that may flow in the drainage channels.

Abstract: An image forming substance removing apparatus for preventing an unstabilizing liquid from being excessively applied to a sheet material unnecessarily, preventing a bad state of transporting the sheet material, and not requiring a long time for drying the sheet material is provided. In the above-mentioned apparatus, an unstabilizing liquid supplying unit applies the unstabilizing liquid to the transfer material and is constructed with an applying roller for pumping up the unstabilizing liquid by an action of its rotation, a restriction roller for bringing the applying roller into contact with the transfer paper, and others. And further, in order to move the restriction roller between a position of coming into contact with the applying roller and a position of departing therefrom, a tip end sensor for sensing the tip end of the transfer paper, a spring, and a solenoid, etc. are provided in the apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for reliably inserting a tab or other marker into a bobbin of material which is undergoing a converting or other processing step. A spindle having a retention device such as a vacuum or magnetic zone which holds the tab or marker with an adhesive side facing outwardly is described. In operation, the spindle is moved into engagement with the surface of the web and the tab or marker is applied precisely and with considerable force. Reduction in unplaced tabs, paper jams, and tearing may be accomplished by the reduction of user error.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for applying a substantially uniform coating of solution onto a substrate. The apparatus includes a substrate support having a compressible surface.

Abstract: A ceiling texturing device, comprising a drive, a drive shaft attached to the drive whereby the drive rotates the drive shaft, adjustable reciprocating device attached to the drive shaft such that the rotating motion of the drive shaft is converted to reciprocating motion and the amount of reciprocating motion can be selectively varied, a piston rod attached to the adjustable reciprocating device such that the adjustable reciprocating device moves the piston rod in a reciprocating motion and a ceiling texturing device attached to the piston rod such that the piston rod moves the ceiling texturing device in a reciprocating motion.

Abstract: A screening apparatus including a table for holding an article; and a dual reservoir dispensing assembly. The dual reservoir assembly includes first and second reservoirs for holding first and second materials to be dispensed; first and second nozzles in communication with first and second reservoirs, respectively, for dispensing first and second materials; tilting apparatus for tilting the nozzles in a first direction so that the first nozzle is tilted into position for dispensing the first material and for tilting the nozzles in a second direction so that the first nozzle is tilted out of position and the second nozzle is tilted into position for dispensing the second material; and apparatus for moving the dual reservoir dispensing assembly with respect to the table wherein, in operation, the first nozzle is tilted into position during a first movement across the article and the second nozzle is titled into position during a second movement across the article.

Abstract: An adhesive applying apparatus having an adhesive applying nozzle (1), an elevation drive unit (B) for vertically moving the adhesive applying nozzle, a purging station (6) provided with a purging tape (5), a unit (10) for supporting a circuit board (4) and an X-Y direction drive unit (30) which moves the adhesive applying nozzle so as to position the adhesive applying nozzle in a specified position in a horizontal direction of the circuit board and the purging tape. The elevation drive unit is constructed so as to be able to selectively set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle. Also, a control means (D) is provided for controlling the elevation drive unit with a command in order to set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle, located in a position above the purging station, to a specified position.

Abstract: An automated method and apparatus is provided to mold and cure soft contact lenses. A molding station injection molds first and second mold parts for the production of the lenses and these mold parts are transferred to an inert gas or low oxygen environment wherein a series of automated stations receive the mold parts, deposit a polymerizable hydrogel within the first mold part, assemble and clamp the first and second mold parts together, apply radiant energy for polymerizing the hydrogel and subsequently separate the mold parts.

Abstract: In a paint roller having an inner core with an outer annular surface and a radially resilient, substantially cylindrical paint roller medium extending around and affixed to the inner core for rotation therewith, the improvement wherein the outer medium has a substantially uniform outer diameter and comprises a base of resilient porous material, and a distribution of non-porous material which masks portions of the base. Preferably the distribution of non-porous material is random.

Abstract: An adhesive application device is provided with suspended and free floating adhesive rollers positioned on a support plate. The rollers form an adhesive chamber with a housing placed against them. The support plate is positioned in the machine frame, laterally from the adhesive rollers, so that it can be swung around a vertical shaft. The support plate is provided with support pieces, upon which the housing is attached in a removable manner, so that good accessibility is provided and so that the adhesive application device can be maintained properly and cleaned quickly in a simple manner.

Abstract: A sizing applicator is provided for applying a coating of sizing composition to glass fibers. The sizing applicator includes a housing and a roll applicator which is rotatably coupled to the housing. The housing has a supply port adapted to receive sizing composition from a sizing supply source, an exit slot and a passageway extending from the supply port to the exit slot. The passageway receives sizing composition from the supply port and delivers the sizing composition to the exit slot such that the sizing composition exits the housing and is received on an outer surface of the roll applicator. The roll applicator is spaced from the housing such that the housing does not substantially contact the sizing composition once it is received on the roll applicator.

Abstract: A manual electronic-part mounting apparatus includes a manual adhesive coating apparatus, a manual electronic-part fitting apparatus, and a manual printed-wiring-board checking apparatus. The manual adhesive coating apparatus has a pressing plate portion to which a large number of needles are fitted, being arranged such that the needles with the adhesive are brought in contact with a printed-wiring board, thereby the adhesive being coated on predetermined positions of the printed-wiring board. The manual electronic-part fitting apparatus has a large number of electronic-part supply rods. The electronic-part supply rod has an electronic-part storage rod supported by a fixed plate and an extruding rod supported by a movable plate. When the movable plate is moved relative to the fixed plate, the chip-type electronic part is extruded from an end-portion side aperture of the electronic-part storage rod.

Abstract: A coating device has a coating head for applying a coating strip of a flowable coating material on a workpiece surface and having an application nozzle and a suction nozzle located near one another, a holder, a movement unit through which the coating head is supported on the holder to be moveable in at least one direction, at least one sensor unit which sensors a position of the workpiece and adjusts the coating head, the movement unit for moving the coating head being oriented so that it presses the coating head at least in one direction against the workpiece, the sensor unit being formed as a mechanical contact sensor bringable in an engagement with the workpiece and fixedly connected with the coating head to have a limited movement.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for manufacturing a heater roller which includes a cylindrical electrically insulating substrate having an outer circumferential surface, and an electrically resistive heat generating layer formed on the substrate for heating a desired member in evenly pressing contact with that member, wherein an electrically resistive paste for forming the electrically resistive layer is delivered from a paste delivery tube of a paste delivery device onto the outer circumferential surface of the substrate, while the cylindrical substrate is rotated about its axis and while the paste delivery device and the electrically insulating substrate are fed relative to each other in the axial direction of the cylindrical substrate, such that the relative feeding speed is controlled in relation to the relative position of the paste delivery device and the substrate in the axial direction of the substrate, within a range that permits formation of a film of the electrically resistive paste on the substrate, which fi

Abstract: In a paint roller having an inner core with an outer annular surface and a radially resilient, substantially cylindrical paint roller medium extending around and affixed to the inner core for rotation therewith, the improvement wherein the outer medium has a substantially uniform outer diameter and comprises a base of resilient porous material, and a distribution of non-porous material which masks portions of the base. Preferably the distribution of non-porous material is random.

Abstract: A glue actuator mounting assembly adapted to mount to a folder apparatus has individual opposed guide strips forming a sheet path and glue actuators slidably mounted across the sheet path, such that individual actuators may be moved and repositioned laterally, and guide strips may be positioned to allow each glue actuator, regardless of lateral position, to have access to a sheet moving in the sheet path. In a preferred embodiment a stop bar is included having extendable tabs for extending between guide strips and forming a stop for sheets moving in the sheet path. In a preferred embodiment the actuators are mounted on slide rods that engage open slots in a carriage of the actuator mounting assembly such that the rods carrying the actuators, along with the actuators, may be lifted off the actuator mounting assembly.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for employing a surfactant which is provided in order to assist in the release from each other of mold components of a multi-part mold employed in the molding of polymeric articles; for instance, such as a hydrophilic contact lens, upon completion of the molding process for the polymeric articles. The surfactant is applied in the form of a film or coating on surface portions of one of the mold components in order to facilitate the disengagement between the mold components during demolding, and the removal of excess polymeric molding material adhesively deposited on surfaces thereon.

Abstract: A method for preparing draw-down samples of paint using a draw-down applicator is provided. The draw-down applicator comprises a drawing plate having a bottom drawing surface and a bottom fluid delivery surface; a first support or arm having a bottom sliding surface and being rigidly connected to the first drawing plate; and a second support having a bottom sliding surface and being rigidly connected to the drawing plate. The bottom sliding surfaces of said first and second supports form a first plane, and the bottom drawing surface of said drawing plate is in a second plane. The two planes are parallel but not coplanar. Furthermore, the applicator is a non-metallic material. The method includes forming a puddle of paint on a substrate having a substantially smooth surface and drawing the draw-down applicator over the puddle of paint so that the applicator delivers a substantially uniform thickness of the paint over the substrate.

Abstract: A device for two-sided coating of a web includes a pair of pressure rollers forming a nip therebetween, one of the rollers is shiftable along a direction of the common tangent of both rollers for the adjustment of the nip.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating layer to a substrate web comprises an application roll for applying the coating layer to the substrate web, a counterpressure roll interacting with the application roll in order to support a substrate web passing through between the application roll and the counterpressure roll, the application roll being designed to rotate in the same direction as the counterpressure roll, so that at the position of the counterpressure roll the direction of movement of the periphery of the application roll is opposite to that of the counterpressure roll, and a metering device for applying a coating material in a layer to the application roll, which metering device comprises a rotating cylindrical screen and a squeegee disposed inside the cylindrical screen.

Abstract: A plate cylinder (1) for applying hot glue to a paper web comprises distributed circumferentially in a regular pattern a plurality of separate magnet units (22) oriented radially, extending up to its circumferential surface (18) and temperature-resistant up to at least 300.degree. C. which radially oriented outwards like the substantially tubular tool base body (15) are heated and serve to retain one or more separate, flexural letterpress plates.

Abstract: A glue sizing mechanism includes a container secured to the bottom of a pair of walls. A coil of sheet member is rotatably supported on the walls. A roller has the ends slidably engaged in the walls and a pair of cams are engaged with the ends of the roller for moving the roller up and down. A cover is pivotally secured to the walls for covering the roller and includes a panel having a groove for engaging with a knife. A rule includes two extensions secured to the walls for measuring the width of the sheet member.

Abstract: A manual sealing unit consists of a crane-like bracket (1), which is mounted to rotate around a vertical axis (9). A boom (2) is connected to pivot around a vertical axis (12) and around a horizontal axis (15) at the free end (10) of a horizontal segment (11) of the bracket (1). Supply conduits (6, 7), by which the components of the sealing compound are conveyed to a mixing device (4) and a manual sealing nozzle (3) that is connected to the latter, are fastened to the bracket (1) and the boom (2). In the area of the joint between the bracket (1) and the boom (2), the conduits (6 and 7) are arranged in bends (21) and have a rotating joint (22) there, so that the movability of the boom (2) is not hampered. The boom (2) is loaded upward by a pneumatic cylinder (19), so that the combination of the mixing device (4) and the sealing nozzle (3) for an operator executing the manual sealing is virtually weightless.

Abstract: A pilot coater for applying a coating on a moving web sample is formed by a backup roll, a transfer roll and a coating flow metering system metering coating flow onto the transfer roll. A pneumatic actuating system holds the transfer roll in a ready position until a sensor detects a specific portion of the web is moving into a nip found between the backing roll and transfer roll and triggers movement of the transfer roll and coating metering system to move to a coating position with the transfer roll pressed onto the paper supported on the backing roll. After a preselected period of time, the transfer roll is moved from the paper to terminate the coating operation.

Abstract: A roll coating system for coating strip metal having a plurality of coating head rolls mounted on support sleds capable of linear translation along a single rail. Precision linear actuators are located between each support sled and between one of the sleds and a fourth sled. A splice traverse mechanism actuated by a piston/cylinder displaces the fourth sled. Each of the rolls can be independently displaced or the entire head can be displaced by the splice traverse mechanism. Force measurement sensors are located in the support sleds for an accurate measurement of nip pressures between the respective rolls. The elastic response of the support sleds may be varied to alter the natural resonant frequency of the coating system. The movement of a pan lift mechanism is coupled to the movement of the pickup roll so as to eliminate the chance for collision therebetween.

Abstract: System for producing a plurality of semiconductor device assemblies utilizing a grid array of conductive epoxy for connecting them to an electronic system. Conductive epoxy is screen printed in a desired pattern onto a printed wire board of the semiconductor device assembly. The conductive epoxy is B-staged by heating in an oven. The semiconductor device assembly is then placed onto a system printed circuit board wherein the B-staged conductive epoxy is further cured by heat and effectively makes mechanical and electrical connections between the semiconductor device assembly and the system printed circuit board.

Abstract: A coating machine comprising a tank for holding a quantity of coating material, a conduit connected to the tank for conveying coating material from the tank and dispensing coating material onto a surface and a coating material spreading arrangement extending from the tank and the conduit for spreading coating material, the arrangement including a first blade, a brush, a middle blade, a pair of end blades forming a box with the first and middle blades and a finish blade of sufficient width to remove the tracks of the end blades.

Abstract: An improved paint roller device includes a semi-enclosed trough for holding paint, a paint roller disposed in the trough, a uniform roller above the paint roller and in contact therewith, a roller next to the uniform roller and in contact therewith, and a substantially U-shaped frame joining these rollers to the trough. The paint is transferred by the paint roller in the trough to the uniform roller before it is transferred to the roller. The paint is uniformly distributed so that an evenly painted surface may be achieved. Paint dripping and scraping may be eliminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for applying mortar to a row of masonry units and provides for the use of a pair of supporting structures between which a straight beam extends. The straight beam allows to build consecutive rows of masonry units along a vertical plane. A mortar dispensing container is supported by rollers which move along a top surface of a masonry unit, the container being provided with a pair of elongated slots, through which mortar is dispensed in uniform ribbons.

Abstract: Paint rollers (11-15) having an outer annular paint roll medium (21-25) configured and constructed to produce special effects when rolled over a work surface in a positive or negative mode of painting or in one case, in both modes simultaneously. In three embodiments, the outer medium (21-25) is constructed from a sheet of flexible material such as a sheet of thin non-porous (e.g., plastic) material or a sheet of thick resilient porous material by loosely compacting a blank of the material into a preformed shape and then wrapping the preformed shape around and affixing it to an inner roller core (16). In another embodiment, a sculptured outer medium (24) is formed by wrapping a preformed shape of sponge or sponge-like material around and affixing it to an inner roller core (16). In a further embodiment, the outer medium (25) is formed by a base layer (80) of resilient porous material and by relatively hard areas of non-porous material (88) at the outer surface of the base layer (80).

Abstract: A liquid dispenser and contact applicator having an applicator member which in a preferably comprises at least one roller for contacting advancing workpieces and applying liquid to surfaces thereof as they pass. A cyclically repeatable volumetric displacement pump accurately meters predetermined quantities of the liquid from a source to a dispensing tube extending axially along the applicator member, and applies pressure to the liquid within the dispensing tube so as to periodically and repeatedly expel metered quantities of the liquid out of the dispensing tube as a spray, into the hollow interior confines of roller type applicator members. The roller of such applicators is highly perforate in nature to conduct the liquid through its sidewall and into a compressible outer cover through which the liquid passes to be present at the outer surface, for application thereby to the advancing workpieces.

Abstract: A segmented squeegee blade is provided for optimizing the flow of a depositable material such as viscous liquid or flowable medium such as solder paste, adhesive, or the like through a stepped stencil onto a substrate. The blade has a plurality of segments adapted for substantially independent deflection with respect to each other. The blade segments deflect and conform to a stepped surface or stencil to provide for more consistent deposition of flowable material. The squeegee blade also is adapted for use with stencils having more than two step levels. The segmented squeegee blade enables component density to be increased as compared to conventional methods.

Abstract: A device for adjusting pressure between the varnishing and pressure cylinders and between the varnishing cylinder and the varnish feed roller of a varnishing machine and including two auxiliary side members for supporting the varnishing cylinder or pressure cylinder, two motor spindles for pivoting the two side members, respectively, two support flanges for supporting the varnish feed roller, two other motor spindles for pivoting the support flanges, respectively, two support flanges for supporting the varnish feed roller, two other motor spindles for pivoting the support flanges, respectively, pressure sensors for sensing the axial pressures applied by the motor spindles, and respective pressure regulators controlling the applied pressures and thereby the pressure between the varnishing and pressure cylinders, and the varnishing cylinder and the varnish feed roller.

Abstract: Apparatus for properly orienting a windshield crack repair resin injector over a crack and guiding the movable position of the injector along an elongated crooked path of the crack. The apparatus is secured to the windshield by several suction cups and includes a bridge structure for supporting the apparatus above and along the crack. The guiding apparatus enables the injector to move in any direction relative to the bridge structure and parallel to the windshield to follow a long crooked crack path by providing a guiding mechanism having a combination of close fitting pivoting and sliding interconnections of several connecting members between the bridge and the injector. A preferred embodiment has a single-track rail above and along the crack with a wheeled carriage movable on the rail and supporting an arm swingable parallel to the windshield and carrying an injector at its free end. A resin-dispensing end of the injector is spring biased into engagement with the windshield.

Abstract: A paint roller edge guard apparatus facilitating the painting of a wall surface adjacent a non-painted surface from the application of paint to the non-painted surface from the roller sock. The apparatus comprises a handle and an edge guard having four edges and front and back faces. The edge guard is pivotally and rotatable supported on the handle. The roller is rotatably supported on the handle such that the roller may be rotated between a painting position, wherein the roller sock longitudinal axis is perpendicular to and adjacent the edge guard front face, and a filling position wherein the roller sock longitudinal axis is parallel to the edge guard front face. The roller sock may be placed in contact with the painted wall by application of pressure to the handle deflecting the edge guard rearward allowing the roller sock to contact the painted wall surface.

Abstract: In a device by means of which to support dispensers of adhesive material for application to selected areas of a wrapping material, use is made of a slide equipped with a yoke providing a releasable restraint for at least one disposable type of dispenser consisting of or containing the adhesive. The slide reciprocates between at least two limit positions, following a path along which the adhesive is applied by the dispenser to a selected area.

Abstract: An adherent applicator system utilizes a glue stick or other commercially available containerized applicator as a source of fluent adhering agent. In the case of treating items such as envelopes that are pre-glued, the present system may utilize water in the applicator, to become the adhering agent. In addition to the adhering agent container, the system includes container mounting provisions for securing the container/applicator of the adhering agent; media guide provisions for guiding the paper or other media past the active face of the glue stick or other adhering agent applicator, an anvil providing a reactive working surface to generate contact pressure between the media and the applicator face, and applicator adjustment provisions to compensate for wear in the system. The system may include guide provisions, including a roller element guide embodiment, for positioning the applicator relative to the surface of the media being treated.

Abstract: A pencil marking device for clipped cloth includes a fixing base, a pencil pedestal, a driving pedestal, a driving source, and at least two sensors, in which the fixing base is fixed on the automatic marking machinery, and the pencil pedestal is connected in it. The tooth ring is formed on the outside of the pencil pedestal. The driving pedestal is installed on one side of the fixing pedestal and is engaged with the tooth ring of the pencil pedestal through an active gear rack for driving the pencil pedestal to rotate at a fix point. The active gear rack is connected with the driving source by an U shape connection and driven to move horizontally by the driving source. The sensors are installed on the ends of the driving pedestal respectively for sensing the moving range of the active gear rack. The range of the horizontal movement of the active gear rack is restricted for driving the pencil in the pencil pedestal to rotate and mark at a fix position, then an automatic pencil marking device is constructed.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for employing a surfactant which is provided in order to assist in the release from each other of mold components of a multi-part mold employed in the molding of polymeric articles; for instance, such as a hydrophilic contact lens, upon completion of the molding process for the polymeric articles. The surfactant is applied in the form of a film or coating on surface portions of one of the mold components in order to facilitate the disengagement between the mold components during demolding, and the removal of excess polymeric molding material adhesively deposited on surfaces thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing ink onto a semiconductor chip in a semiconductor device tester, the apparatus comprising a ring shaped support for attachment to the inside wall of a test head of the semiconductor tester; a pedestal slidably supported on the ring shaped support; vertical, lateral, and angular adjustment mechanisms on the ring shaped support for adjusting the position of the pedestal; locking screws to secure the vertical, lateral and angular adjustments: and a mounting bracket for mounting an ink dispenser on the end of pedestal away from the ring shaped support whereby the ink dispenser can be aligned using the adjusting mechanism to place ink on a semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A depositing apparatus includes a profile-following mechanism having a translational displacement mechanism portion and a rotation mechanism portion adapted to allow a head to be swung in the directions of both X and the Y axes so that the head follows a profile of the surface of workpiece smoothly around a first contact point, thereof with the workpiece, serving as a fulcrum point.

Abstract: A device for applying a liquid, for instance oil, to a traveling thread, having a rotatably mounted roll (1) extending into the line of the thread in order to receive a film of liquid on its surface (1') from a liquid reservoir (9) and transfer the liquid by surface contact. In order to improve the usefulness of such a device, a spatial separation of roll and reservoirs is provided. The liquid is to be transferred to the roll by a wick (6) which is arranged between the roll (1) and the reservoir (9).

Abstract: A cake decoration system employing an integrated work surface having integral cake positioning guides in a first portion of the surface, a flat bed image scanner in a second portion of the surface, and an operator interface with display and entry keys incorporated in a third portion of the work surface provides an efficient self-contained cake decorating station. A motion control system using a traveling arm extending over the work surface to carry a colorant cartridge with a drop on demand colorant expulsion system all under the control of a central processor allows transfer of images obtained on the scanner to the surface of a cake to be decorated by use of a pixel map. Use of a multiple orifice drop on demand colorant expulsion system allows one pass three color printing on the article being decorated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for coating webs of paper or cardboard, with a backing roll for supporting the web at least in the area of the applicator, and with a nozzle for supplying coating mixture. The nozzle is connected to or integrated with a support beam. A guide surface has an angular, sharp parting edge on the end of the guide surface and is attached to the support beam. The guide surface--toward the parting edge --steadily approaches the shell surface of the backing roll, while in the area of the parting edge deviating at an angle between 0.degree.-10.degree. from the tangential direction of the backing roll existing adjacent the parting edge. The guide surface and the backing roll define an applicator gap in which a hydrodynamic pressure prevails.