Abstract: In a refill type coat film transfer tool for use in horizontal drawing, a small, simple and inexpensive tape cartridge is presented, in which the coat film transfer tape can be replaced easily, quickly and securely, and it can be held and used like a writing tool corresponding to the manner of holding a writing tool by the user. On a support board, a rotatable feed reel winding a coat film transfer tape thereon, a rotatable take-up reel for recovering the coat film transfer tape after use, and a coat film transfer head for pressing the coat film transfer tape to a transfer area are provided. The support board rotatably supports the opposite side ends of the rotary shafts of both reels detachably and rotatably supported on the rotary support shafts of the case of the coat film transfer tool, and the coat film transfer head is supported on the head holding portion of the support board rotatably about the head axial center.

Abstract: A coating tool is provided which is adapted to transfer a paste or a correcting paint from a transfer tape to a target object. The coating tool comprises a main body housing therein a supply reel and a supply reel gear, supported by a first shaft, and a take-up reel and a take-up reel gear, supported by a second shaft. According to one embodiment of the present invention the coating tool includes an annular rib formed on the cylindrical portion of the supply reel gear and an elastic edging strip, for holding and engaging the supply reel gear, formed on the inner wall surface of the engagement hole of the supply reel and positioned between the annular rib and the supply reel gear. Accordingly, the delivery and taking-up of the transfer tape can be performed smoothly and securely without the thermal deformation of the elastic edging strip.

Abstract: In order to provide an inexpensive and compact film-transferring device, the present invention has the following features: In a film-transferring device comprising; a feed reel 1 around which a film-transferring tape a having a film applied to a surface thereof is wound and a take-up reel 2 for taking up used portion a′ of said film-transferring tape a, housed in a case body 3; and a film-transferring head 4 projecting outside the case body, for travelling on the film-transferring tape stretched between said two reels 1, 2 while pressing the tape against a film-receiving surface S: the present invention further comprises; a support axis 5 provided in said case body 3; an axial cylinder 7 combined with a reel body 8 to constitute said take-up reel 2 as a whole and rotatably mounted on said support axis 5; a transmissive plate rotatably mounted on said axial cylinder 7; said feed reel being rotatably mounted on said axial cylinder 7 in such manner as to press said reel body 8, via said transmissive plate

Abstract: There is provided a handy type foil printer capable of performing printing operation easily with one hand and achieving an effective use of a print film. A film roll is accommodated detachably within a casing that is sized to be operable by one hand and has an opening for printing. The film roll is a print film that consists of a base film and a foil removably adhered thereon and is processed in the form of a long tape and rolled. A printing roller is arranged at the opening, exposing a part of its circumferential surface. The print film drawn out from the film roll is wound by a winding roller via the outer circumferential surface of the printing roller. Holding the casing in one hand, pressing and rotating the printing roller on the original character and/or diagram depicted with an adhesive ink can print the foil on the character and/or diagram.

Abstract: A hand-operated appliance (1) for transferring a film from a carrier tape (7) to a substrate is proposed, this having a casing (2), an interchangeable cassette (3) which can be inserted in the casing (2), a supply spool (4) for a carrier tape (7) coated with a film and a wind-up spool (5) for taking up the carrier tape (7) separated from the film, both spools being held in the interchangeable cassette (3), an applicator device (6) which deflects the carrier tape (7), projects out of the casing (2) and presents the side of the carrier tape (7) which is coated with the film to the substrate, and a drive connection (8) provided with a slip coupling (9) between the supply spool (4) and the wind-up spool (5) which, as the supply spool (4) is driven by drawing off the carrier tape (7), drives the wind-up spool (5) at a rotational speed which is such that the carrier tape (7) always remains tensioned.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a film applicator for applying a coating to at least a portion of a surface of fibers, comprising: an enclosure having a reservoir to store a coating composition; a roller having a generally cylindrical surface positioned within the enclosure such that a first portion of the roller surface is immersed in the coating composition and a second portion of the roller surface extends through an opening in the enclosure to contact fibers; a drive to rotate the roller within the enclosure such that the surface of the roller can be coated with a film formed from the coating composition; and a bar positioned at least in close proximity to the roller surface, the bar having a contoured surface that provides a desired film thickness on the roller surface.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool has a T-shaped transfer head with a pressing transfer part on the tip end thereof which protrudes from the main body and which is integrally formed with a pivot shaft that is rotatably mounted in the main body of the tool. Tape controlling members are formed on both lateral sides of the pressing transfer part along the edges of the tape only on the return side of the pressing transfer part, which is the side that the tape base material runs over after the coating film is transferred from it. The tape controlling members control the lateral movement of the tape base material, and do not interfere with the transfer tape upstream on the application side of the pressing transfer part, where the base material is coated with the coating film.

Abstract: A transfer head 9 of a coating film transfer tool 1 includes a tape supply surface 11 in which a transfer object surface side thereof is flat and a tape winding surface 12 in which a top end of an opposite side thereto is curved such that it is swollen outward. Both the surfaces intersect with each other so as to form a transfer edge 9 in a straight line. As a result, a beginning point of the coating film on the coating film transfer tape can be confirmed securely and the stiffness of the transfer head is improved thereby making it possible to cut the coating film sharply.

Abstract: Apparatus for selectively providing textured handling hazard resistant clear marking particles coatings to photographic elements on an elongated web transported along a travel path from a supply roller to a take-up roller. The apparatus includes a device, located in operative association with the web travel path for applying a clear marking particle coating to the web. A heated fuser roller and a mechanism, such as a pressure roller providing a nip relation with the fuser roller for travel of the web through the nip, are located relative to the web travel path to fuse the clear marking particle coating to the web. At least one heated, textured roller, is located downstream of the fuser roller relative to the web travel path facing the photographic elements on the web.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying pressure sensitive adhesive to a substrate, in which the adhesive is deposited on a transfer surface, such as a circulating transfer belt, dried, and subsequently transferred to a plurality of overlapping sheets. The sheets are preferably coated with a primer or a low adhesion backsize, or both, prior to application of the adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining watermarks or patterns in paper or cardboard while being formed on a formation tape or table in a paper or cardboard manufacturing plant, comprising: a primary fibrous mix source for storing a primary fibrous mix; at least one manifold, which can be arranged proximate to the formation table; at least one jet nozzle which can be fed by the at least one manifold and is arranged above the formation table so that it can be angularly adjusted with respect thereto; a feeding duct for a secondary fibrous mix and a return duct from the at least one manifold; and a secondary fibrous mix source arranged to supply the feeding duct and to receive material discharged from the feeding duct for return from the at least one manifold.

Abstract: A small, simple and inexpensive tape cartridge to be detachably mounted on a refill type coat film transfer tool to be used in lateral draw position, capable of replacing the coat film transfer tape easily, promptly and securely. A coat film transfer head for pressurizing a coat film transfer tape to a transfer area, and a flat support board are formed integrally, and a feed reel accommodating a coat film transfer tape and a take-up reel for collecting the coat film transfer tape after use are rotatably installed on this support board. The leading end pressurizing portion of the coat film transfer head H is in a linear edge form extending nearly vertical to the axial line of rotation of both reels supported on the support board, and the support board rotatably supports opposite side ends of rotary shafts of both reels supported detachably and rotatably on the rotary support shafts of the case.

Abstract: In a device for direct or indirect single or double sided application of a liquid or viscid coating medium onto a moving surface with a scoop roll, a nozzle applicator device is positioned prior to the scoop roll relative to the direction of travel of the moving surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively de-marking a packaged integrated circuit die bearing engraved marking indicia on an exterior surface thereof. The marked surface of a packaged die presented by a handling device is covered by an applicator with an overlayer of material to fill the engraved markings and provide a surface suitable for re-marking. The covering material may be applied in a flowable state by applicator contact or by non-contact dispensing, or may be applied by the applicator as a preformed segment. A pre-treatment device may be employed to treat the package exterior surface to be covered to enhance bonding of the covering material thereto. Bonding of the covering material to the package surface, or solidification of the covering material, may be enhanced by use of a post-application curing station.

Abstract: Process and device for acting on one of a still-wet and moist material web with one of a fluid and pasty coating medium in the manufacturing process. The process includes producing the material web in a wet section of a web producing machine, applying, in at least one coating point, a coating medium to at least one surface of the material web while the material web is in the wet section, and applying at least one of steam and water in the region of the at least one coating point. The device includes at least one endless, water-permeable belt, at least one coating device being adapted for one of direct and indirect application of a fluid or pasty coating medium onto at least one side of a still-wet material web, and at least one applicator device, positioned in a region in which the coating medium contacts at least one of the material web and at least one belt, being adapted to condition the at least one of the material web and the at least one belt with at least one of steam and water.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for edge coating a substrate is provided. A process provides a layer of a formable coating material on a transfer belt which layer of formable material has a variable thickness over the width of the layer, applying a layer of the formable coating material on the transfer belt to the edge surface to produce a coated edge surface and smoothing the coated edge surface by contact with a smoothing belt. The coating on the edge surface is sufficiently thick to cover and smooth irregularities in the edge surface of the substrate. The coated edge surface can be further treated by the usual methods for coating edge surfaces of flat substrates. The apparatus comprises the roller or nozzle to provide the layer of formable material of variable thickness on the transfer belt, the transfer belt carries the coating material to the edge surface and the transfer belt can act as a smoothing belt to provide an edge surface with the coating material with all of the irregularities obscured.

Abstract: A film (e.a., a paint film) transfer device includes case, a supply reel around which paint film transfer tape is wound, and a take-up reel for taking-up used tape which is supplied from the supply reel and used. The supply and take-up reels are rotatably mounted in the case. The outermost peripheries of the supply reel and the take-up reel are constantly contacting each other, such that the take-up reel is rotated as the supply reel is rotated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing dual-zone lubricated magnetic disks. An absorbent medium is held against a selected portion of the surface of a lubricated disk. The disk is rotated in relation to the absorbent medium, and the absorbent medium removes mobile lubricant from the selected portion of the disk, leaving bonded lubricant in addition to a selected amount of mobile lubricant. In an specific embodiment, an absorbent tape is supplied to a roller that holds the tape against a surface of the disk, and solvent is applied to the tape and/or disk to facilitate the removal of mobile lubricant. Differential lubricant thicknesses are thus obtained.

Abstract: An adhesive transfer device is provided, which can lead a separable paper sheet after adhesive transfer to the outside of its case so that the separable paper sheet is not collected therein, is not consumable but capable of being re-used by renewing a tape roll, and permits the user to transfer the adhesive while watching the end of a transfer member from above with its case in a laid-down state. A tape roll support 6 has a first bevel gear 7, and a second bevel gear 2 meshing with the first, bevel gear and having its axis, crossing the axis of the first bevel gear, has fewer teeth than the first bevel gear, and is formed on one side of a feed roller 8, which is disposed on the extension of the separable paper sheet 4 returning, after transfer of adhesive, from the transfer member into the case.

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: It is provided a water repellent coating method and apparatus which permits efficient coating either plain or curved surfaces of articles. There is disclosed in the present specification a water repellent coating method comprises the steps of: (a) loading to a carrier in the form of endless belt a coating solution containing at least a water repellent, (b) bringing said carrier into contact with an article to transfer said coating solution on the material, and (c) forming a water repellent film on said article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thin film-forming apparatus comprising a coating liquid feed means 6 for feeding a thin film-forming coating liquid onto a surface of a transfer roll 2, a transfer means 4 including the transfer roll 2 a surface of which is coated with the thin film-forming coating liquid fed from the coating liquid feed means to form a transfer thin film 8, and a substrate conveying means 16 for continuously conveying a substrate 9 under the transfer roll, a surface of said substrate 9 to be provided with a thin film, wherein the transfer means is so fabricated that the transfer roll surface having the transfer thin film thereon is closely contacted with the surface of the substrate conveyed by the substrate conveying means, to transfer the transfer thin film formed on the transfer roll surface to the substrate surface. Also disclosed is a thin film-forming method using the thin film-forming apparatus.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism easy to manufacture, high in assembling precision, and simple and inexpensive in structure, in a automatic takeup coat film transfer tool. A tape core on which a coat film transfer tape is wound is held and supported from both sides in the axial direction by a payout rotary gear and a rewind button, and the tape core and payout rotary gear are frictionally engaged with each other in the rotating direction by force transmitting means making use of frictional force by thrust load. This power transmitting means is composed of plural engaging protrusions elastically deformable in the axial direction, provided integrally to the payout rotary gear, and these engaging protrusions are elastically engaged with the axial end of the tape core by a specified pressing force, by the axial engaging force of the payout rotary gear and rewind button.

Abstract: Sheets to be coated with water-based coating material, for example a primer and a low adhesion backsize, are supplied from a feeder (1), in end-to-end overlapping relationship, to a dual coater (3) in which the sheets are coated individually on both sides. A sheet inserter (2) is provided, upstream of the dual coater, to insert sheets from a second supply into the sheets from the feeder (1). The dual coated sheets are dried as individual sheets or as a pseudo-web of overlapped sheets. The sheets are then overlapped, unless previously overlapped, and the direction of overlap changed, if necessary, to provide the trailing edge of each sheet on top of the leading edge of each succeeding sheet. The overlapped sheets are conveyed through an adhesive transfer station (7) where stripes (236) of at least partially dried adhesive are coated onto the dual coated sheets from a transfer belt (71).

Abstract: Sheets to be coated with water-based coating material, for example a primer and a low adhesion backsize, are supplied from a feeder (1), in end-to-end overlapping relationship, to a dual coater (3) in which the sheets are coated individually on both sides. A sheet inserter (2) is provided, upstream of the dual coater, to insert sheets from a second supply into the sheets from the feeder (1). The dual coated sheets are dried as individual sheets or as a pseudo-web of overlapped sheets. The sheets are then overlapped, unless previously overlapped, and the direction of overlap changed, if necessary, to provide the trailing edge of each sheet on top of the leading edge of each succeeding sheet. The overlapped sheets are conveyed through an adhesive transfer station (7) where stripes (236) of at least partially dried adhesive are coated onto the dual coated sheets from a transfer belt (71).

Abstract: A correction tape roller device which can be easily refilled is provided. It is difficult to shorten the distance between the first and second shafts in the conventional tape roller device of the prior art thereby causing the prior art device to be of a relatively large volume. The correction tape roller device of the present invention uses an inscribed plate and a pinion which reduces the distance between the first and second shafts and improves the an entire spatial use efficiency. A tape guide can be disassembled from a main body of the correction tape roller device, as necessary, and the angle of assembly can be altered, which facilitates correction of typographical errors on paper.

Abstract: In a device to produce a fluid jet (14), especially to apply glue (12) and/or a soft fluid (13) onto a web with a nozzle head (5) which bears a nozzle (6) provided with a discharge port (34) arranged at one end of a conduit (33) loaded with the fluid (12, 13), control of the fluid jet cross-section is achieved in a simple and low-cost, in that an elastic element (18) is provided for in the area of the discharge port (34), which features a through opening (17) communicating with the conduit (33) and which (18) is mounted between two compression elements (19, 20) which can shift in relation to each other.

Abstract: A tape cartridge detachably attached to a refill type coating film transfer tool that allows replacement of coating film transfer tapes. The cartridge is formed in a compact size and simple structure using fewer components than prior devices. The cartridge is made up of a rotatable pay-out reel with a coating film transfer tape wound thereabout, a rotatable take-up winding reel for collecting a used tape, and a head therebetween for pressing the tape onto a transfer area. All of these elements are provided on a support base, which is in a form of a thin flat plate. The structure is small and simple. The tape is paid out from pay-out reel, passed through the leading end pressing part of the head, and then taken up on the take-up winding reel. When replacing the tape cartridges, the support base with both reels and the head as mounted on the pay-out rotation part, the take-up winding rotation part, and a cylindrical half in the leading end of the case main body.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing various coating materials on a traveling web by passing the coating through a dispersing medium. The web of material in traveling through processing or handling machinery may be effectively and desirably spray coated in-line by equipping the same with the apparatus of the present invention. The coated material is sprayed onto the inside surface of a permeable conveyor and transferred through to the web.

Abstract: This invention relates to a correction tape adhesiver for correcting a mistyped letter comprising a rotatable tape guider which may turn its direction according to the gripping posture and/or using direction of the user. Said tape guider is formed separately from the case at the backside edge thereof and combined with the guide sill so as to ensure rotation of the tape guider to the certain extent.

Abstract: Several embodiments of an apparatus for applying a liquid or pasty medium e.g. a coating medium onto a moving material web of paper or board are disclosed. All embodiments include a first flexible endless loop belt having an inner surface that passes in contact with a sliding surface of a concave pressing shoe and an outer surface which contacts and moves a web through a press nip. In some embodiments, there is an opposing roll rotating along with the endless belt through the nip. Various devices can apply liquid or pasty medium onto the surface of the belt or the surface of the opposing roll. In an alternate apparatus, there are two counter rotating flexible endless belts which form the press nip between them through which the web is guided. The belts are pressed against each other by elongate guiding surfaces of respective pressing shoes inside the loops of the belts. These embodiments provide a longer length nip in the web travel direction to avoid film splitting during coating of the material web.

Abstract: In a character eraser case in which a cartridge body having a feed reel and a take-up reel and a take-up reel integrally and rotatably held through a continuous correction paint transfer tape is inserted into a main body, the replacement of the correction paint transfer tape by a new one is facilitated, the peeling of a correction paint applied onto the surface of the correction paint transfer tape is prevented and the twisting or looseness of the correction paint transfer tape in the main body is prevented. The cartridge body 15 is detachably inserted into the main body 2. The cartridge body 15, the substrate 14 on which a feed reel shaft 7 and a take-up reel shaft 8 are provided and a transfer head 9 are formed as a unitary body. One end of the main body 2 is formed in a two-layer structure. One member forming the two-layer structure is a slide cover 21 slidable in the vertical direction relative to the other member.

Abstract: A coating device for one- or two-sided coating of a travelling web includes at least one counter-device and at least one first metering device placed on the opposite side of the web (5) for applying onto said web, in cooperation with said counter-device, a coating agent. The metering device (7) includes an evening or metering member (11) extending across the web over its full width. The evening or metering member is made of a flexible, elongate element (21, 23), the length of said element (21, 23) substantially exceeding the width of the web (5) and being arranged to be fed across the web (5) so that new sections of the element will come into contact with the web to ensure correct evening or metering of the supplied coating agent. The coating device according to the invention can be used for transfer coating as well as direct coating.

Abstract: A desktop book binding device for binding a stack of material such as paper along a stack edge using a cold set aqueous adhesive. The desktop book binding device is an office system having an adhesive storing compartment fluidly connected to a disposable, non-refillable adhesive cartridge with an applicator belt therein. The applicator belt applies adhesive to the plurality of edges when a carriage drives the cartridge along the sheets of paper.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a lubricant coating to surgical needles utilizes a belt coating system with two endless belts. The endless belts have confronting running sides and are rotated in opposite directions for feeding the surgical needles therebetween. The needles are fed between the confronting running sides and are pressed lightly between the endless belts, whose surfaces have been wetted with the lubricant solution. The needles are cured after coating.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coating system for running webs of cardboard or paper which are carried, or backed, by at least two moving surfaces, in which system the coating substance is applied first on at least one moving surface carrying the web and thereafter transferred, in a press gap formed by the moving surfaces, on the web on one or both sides. The invention is characterized by the following features: the moving surfaces are formed by two continuous belts; the belts proceed jointly with the web contained in between successively through a first press gap and through a second press gap, with each press gap being formed by two rolls that are movable relative to each other; the rotatable roll body of each of the rolls of the second press gap is backed against flexure by means of a stationary element; the diameter of the rolls of the second press gap amounts to maximally one-half, preferably less than one-third, of the diameter of the rolls of the first press gap.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool having such a construction as to allow the user to use with a writing tool-like feeling, whether in vertical pulling or in lateral pulling, depending on the user's manner of holding a writing tool. A coating film transfer head is adjustable in angle about its axial line, and by adjusting the head angle according to the application of the user or depending on the user's manner of holding a writing tool, the user can grip the case like holding a writing tool, and press a coating film transfer tape tightly onto the sheet surface or the like by the front end pressing part of the head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a lubricant coating to surgical needles utilizes a belt coating system with two endless belts. The endless belts have confronting running sides and are rotated in opposite directions for feeding the surgical needles therebetween. The needles are fed between the confronting running sides and are pressed lightly between the endless belts, whose surfaces have been wetted with the lubricant solution. The needles are cured after coating.

Abstract: A moistening apparatus for a mail handling machine including a container for storing liquid which is mounted within the mail handling machine and a cartridge assembly removably mounted to the container. The cartridge assembly has a housing and a belt movably mounted within the housing such that at times when liquid is in the container the belt is capable of movement through the liquid to a position where the belt is presented for contact with mailpieces being processed through the mail handling machine.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool having a structure for allowing use as a kind of so-called writing tool and replacement of a coating film transfer tape. By placing a coating film transfer head in a coating film transfer tape replacement position, a coating film transfer tape can be guided in parallel with its winding attitude about pay-out reel and winding reel by a leading pressing part, and the coating film transfer tape can be easily detached from the head. On the other hand, by the head in an application position, the coating film transfer tape is guided by the leading pressing part, approximately directly facing to gripping surfaces of the case. Accordingly, the coating film transfer tape can be tightly pressed against a sheet surface or the like by holding the case itself like a writing tool.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying pressure sensitive adhesive to a substrate, in which the adhesive is deposited on a transfer surface, such as a circulating transfer belt, dried, and subsequently transferred to a plurality of overlapping sheets. The sheets are preferably coated with a primer or a low adhesion backsize, or both, prior to application of the adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for the coating of a paper or the like web, having a belt which is guided around a support member and a drive roller and forming a nip with the web on a web guiding backing roll. A coating nip is formed between the backing roll and the belt for the application of the coating composition to the web. The support member for the belt at the nip is a roller of relatively small diameter, as compared with the guide roller. At least one further roller or a pair of such rollers support the small diameter roller.

Abstract: An instrument for transferring coating film onto a surface requiring transfer printing.

Abstract: An applicator beam in a size press comprising a nip formed by a pair of press rolls between which a paper or board web is passed. The press rolls are provided with coating devices for spreading films of coating agent onto the faces of the rolls. The coating devices are mounted on applicator beams placed in the transverse direction of the machine. The applicator beams are linked pivotally on the frame of the size press or on the loading arms of a displaceable roll by a pivot shaft arranged transverse to the machine direction. The applicator beams are also provided with pivot cylinders by which the applicator beams can be pivoted between a closed position, i.e. the operating position, and an opened position, i.e. the service position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating device for coating moving webs of material, more particularly webs of paper or board, comprising a belt or hose (7), which is trained about the curved guide surface of a beam- or rod-like support member (1) and a drive roll (6), a cooperating roll (C) carrying the web, a coating gap (9) being defined between the cooperating roll (C) and the hose (7) for the application of the coating material to the web or the roll, a support beam (3), which extends in parallelism to the roll and the drive roll (6), for supporting the support member (1), and between the same a pressure hose (4) for the transmission of the support forces.

Abstract: A method an apparatus are provided for imparting a sliding capacity to a wire which is fed through at least one loop of a strand of material which has been steeped in a lubricant such as paraffin or wax. Preferably, the strand of material is advanced at a speed which is less than the feed speed of the wire. The apparatus includes means for feeding the wire and means for advancing the strand of material around the wire. The apparatus also includes a compensating device which adjusts the tension of the strand of material and a checking device for automatically checking the lubricating operation.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool is disclosed, wherein a case 31 provides therein a pay-out reel 34 for feeding a coating a film transfer tape and a winding reel 35 for recovering a used coating film transfer tape free to rotate, a peak-shaped paint film transfer head 36 is protrusively provided at one end of the case 31, the pay-out reel 34 is made by setting a pay-out cylinder 42 on the outer periphery of the boss 40 of the drive gear wheel 39 via a friction member 41 made of an elastomer free to rotate, the winding reel 35 is made by providing a driven gear wheel 50 engaging with the drive gear wheel 39 on the outer periphery of the winding cylinder 48 and one end of the coating film transfer tape 38 wound on the pay-out cylinder 42 is fed from the pay-out cylinder 42 and then turned back by the peak-shaped portion 51 of the head 36 and is then wound by the winding cylinder 48.

Abstract: An apparatus for uniformly coating a planar substrate with an adhesive layer has a rotatably mounted sleeve with closed ends to form an internal cavity therein. The sleeve has a plurality of holes therein and its outer surface is covered by a porous layer such as a foam layer. A vacuum is applied to the sleeve cavity, while the sleeve is rotated. One surface of a polymeric film is positioned on the porous layer and held in place by the vacuum acting through the sleeve holes and porous layer. The other surface of the polymeric film contains a uniform adhesive coating. The surface of a planar substrate is tangentially transported past the polymeric film surface with the adhesive layer and in timed registration therewith, so that a nip is formed between the planar substrate and the polymeric film which transfers a uniformly thick portion of adhesive to the planar substrate surface.

Abstract: A web release agent delivery system for a heat and pressure fuser. The system includes an oil impregnated web which is transported between supply and take-up rolls while contacting the fuser roll. The web is formed of a material having sub-denier fibers. It is preferred that the web is formed of a polyaramid fiber material with a polyester binder wherein some of the polyaramid fibers are of a sub-denier thickness. The preferred composition of the material is approximately 70% polyester and 30% polyaramid with approximately 50% of the polyaramid fibers having a denier ranging between approximately 0.8 and 0.25 denier. The disclosed material having an improved oil retaining capacity and donor capacity as used in a web release agent delivery system for a heat and pressure fuser.

Abstract: The applicator according to the present invention applies an ultrasonic gel to an ultrasonic wave radiating surface of a probe. The applicator includes a container containing the ultrasonic gel, a belt partly immersed in the ultrasonic gel in the container and partly protruding therefrom and exposed to the outside, and a belt drive unit driven by rollers for drawing up the ultrasonic gel in the container to an exposed position outside of the container.