Abstract: A roller apparatus for applying paint includes a frame. The frame has a continuous axle on which a first roller cover holder and a second roller cover holder are attached. A spacer is attached to said axle between the first roller cover holder and the second roller cover holder. The spacer maintains a distance between said first roller cover and said second roller cover. The roller apparatus is used with a multi-well paint pan. The paint pan will have at least as many wells as roller cover holders on the roller apparatus. The paint pan may have more wells than the number of roller cover holders on the roller apparatus. The spacer is small enough so that the roller covers on the roller cover holders are capable of accessing the wells in the paint pan. The spacers also maintain the spacing between the roller covers on the axle of the roller apparatus so that each of the roller covers can be placed in a well of the multi-well paint pan at the same time or substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A coating apparatus for controlling processing medium on and in non-woven rollers and on material adapted to pass through rollers is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of non-woven rollers having generally parallel axes and having a porous, generally cylindrical outer surface. The rollers receive and absorb processing medium and have a portion of their adjacent outer surfaces through which material passes in pressure engagement whereby in the regions of the gaps where the rollers engage each other or the material passing therethrough, the processing medium will be of a generally uniform thickness. The rollers have gaps in regions along the edges of the material when the non-woven material passes therethrough. The non-woven rollers will pick-up and carry an excess amount of the medium in the regions to produce a wet edge condition.

Abstract: A system for applying adhesive to the peripheral edge of a window glass includes a brush which is held stationary while the window glass is moved with respect to the brush to apply the adhesive. The brush includes a plastic sleeve which exposes only a specified portion of the bristles of the brush. After the bristles have worn, the brush is moved to a cutting station where a portion of the sleeve is removed to expose another portion of the bristles. This operation continues until there is no material left on the sleeve to trim. At this point, the brush is discarded and replaced with a new brush automatically. Rather than have the window glass move with respect to the brush, the brush can be moved with respect to the window glass if desired.

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: An apparatus for dispensing paper. The apparatus comprises a dispensing system and a moistening system. The moistening system enables a user to optionally moisten the tissue if so desired. The degree to which the tissue is moistened is controlled by the user. The tissue may be dispensed either in roll or sheet form.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating the bottom rim surface of a container using a vacuum conveyor for holding and transporting a plurality of empty containers with the bottom rim surfaces exposed so that the bottom rim surfaces may be passed over a coating applicator roll and through a curing oven to provide the bottom rim surfaces with a cured coating and wherein the vacuum conveyor is wide enough so that a plurality of the bottom rim surfaces may be coated at the same time and then passed through the curing oven. Also, the durometer of the application roll can be varied so as to apply a coating of uniform thickness or a coating of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A transfer fluxing apparatus is provided. The apparatus is a flux reservoir for holding flux, a compliant pad attached to an opening in the flux reservoir and a means for controlling deposition of flux onto the compliant pad. The apparatus can be attached to an automated component placement machine. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the control means is a valve located within the flux reservoir. The valve is opened by applying pressure to a plunger that extends through the compliant pad. When the plunger is pressed, the valve opens, and flux falls onto the compliant pad. Flux then passes through the pad to a component placement site. A method for automated fluxing and to component placement also is provided.

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 surface decorating roller cover includes a first substrate portion adapted for being rotatably supported about an axis, a second substrate portion axially spaced from the first substrate portion and adapted for being rotatably supported about the axis and a plurality of flexible strips. Each strip has a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. Only the first and second ends are affixed to the first and second substrate portions, respectively.

Abstract: Air bubbles which are entrapped within the cells of an engraved applicator roller are displaced from the cells by wiping the surface of the engraved applicator roller with the bristles of a brush. An elongated brush mounted on a doctor blade head projects into a doctor blade reservoir. The bristles of the brush are disposed for wiping engagement against the engraved surface of an applicator roller which is wetted by liquid coating material. As the engraved applicator roller rotates in contact with the liquid material in the doctor blade reservoir, the bristles of the brush puncture the entrapped air bubbles and sweep the entrapped air away from the cells. The sweeping action of the bristles induces a relatively low pressure condition within the cells, which promotes the flow of liquid material into the cells.

Abstract: A coating apparatus is disclosed for applying a coating material on one or more zones of a substrate material. In one embodiment, the coating applicators have fluid-wicking strips that apply the coatings directly to the substrate, while in another embodiment, the fluid-wicking strips indirectly apply the coatings to the substrate via feed rolls. Metering mechanisms supply predetermined amounts of coating material to the fluid-wicking strips. Each coating applicator has a housing with a recess for receiving one the fluid-wicking strips therein. One of the fluid-wicking strips is mounted in each housing which has a plurality of transversely spaced passageways. Each passageway of each applicator housing is fluidly coupled to its own separate air actuated metering mechanism which dispenses coating material to the portion of the fluid-wicking strip adjacent thereto. A desired quantity of coating material is simultaneously delivered via the metering mechanisms to each of the applicator housings.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting counterfeit documents has a gate defining a path through which documents can be passed to engage a nib which transfers a reactive liquid from a reservoir to a document. The reactive liquid reacts with the document to indicate whether the document is a counterfeit. To limit the evaporation of reactive liquid, a seal seals the nib from the atmosphere when no document is in the path.

Abstract: A paint trimming apparatus has a mounting plate of generally uniform thickness having a longitudinal axis, a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, and a pair of parallel side edges. A handle having a front end and a back end is mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate and extends along the longitudinal axis forwardly from the rear edge towards and spaced from the front edge. A generally elongated planar guide has a guide edge substantially parallel to the front edge. The guide edge has a length generally corresponding to the length of the front edge. A guide support is coupled to the mounting plate between the front end of the handle and the front edge of the mounting plate. The guide support pivotably couples the guide to the guide support to position the guide edge to overlie the front edge and position the guide between the loading position and paint trimming position. The guide support yieldably biases the guide to the loading position.

Abstract: A linerless label system which utilizes a substrate provided in roll form and which is printed on one side with an image overcoated with an adhesive. The opposite surface of the substrate has release characteristics. The web is fed across the surface of an anvil plate. A die engages the anvil plate, cuts the label from the web which label is then transferred to the surface of an item to be labeled, such as a plastic container. Intermittently, a wiper blade sweeps across the surface of the die to prevent the labels from sticking to the die edge. Preferably, the wiper blade carries a lubricant such as a silicon-based grease.

Abstract: A taping unit for gummed paper includes a support for a reel of gummed paper, a paper feeder, a cutter, a paper deviator, a dampener with moistened bristles placed downstream of the deviator, and an applicator for applying single lengths of gummed paper onto the top or the bottom of a box. The paper deviator includes at least two cooperating guide pads, located one upstream of the other in the direction of the forward movement of the paper. The downstream guide pad defines, in front of the dampener, a resting plane for the paper, in front of which there extend from the upstream guide pad and parallel to the resting plane a large number of vertical wires arranged side by side, that provide guiding of the gummed paper lengths between the resting plane and the bristles of the dampener.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for painting all or part of a cut edge of a precoated steel sheet or its shaped article to which a masking film is attached, wherein a painting pad comprised of a sponge or nonwoven fabric and/or woven fabric is impregnated with a paint, the surface of the painting pad is wiped with gas to remove the excess paint, then the painting pad is pressed against the cut edge of the precoated steel sheet under force control.

Abstract: A paint pad allows a user to produce a unique finish to a surface without having to wear gloves. The pad includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface. A painting medium, such as a sponge, chamois leather, chenille, loofah, synthetic foam or cloth, is connected to the lower surface of the base. A handle extends from the upper surface of the base. Preferably, the handle and base form a one piece structure made of polystyrene foam or a lightweight plastic. The handle and base have shapes and thicknesses for maximizing user control of over the painting medium and for preventing the user's hand from contacting the painting medium and the surface being painted. In one preferred embodiment, the base and handle are both circular, with the handle extending from a center of the base and with the diameter of the base being greater than the diameter of the handle.

Abstract: Wheel lubricating apparatus includes a conveyor for transporting wheels on their side in succession into position to be lifted by a lower unit into clamp engagement with an upper stationary unit to support the wheel to be lubricated against rotation. A pair of lubricant brushes are supported by a rotary carriage on opposite sides of the wheel and are rotated in alternating half rotations during each successive soaping cycle to apply soap to the bead seats of the wheels.

Abstract: A liquid metering and coating assembly for use in a thermal toner fixation unit of a plain paper copier or printer. The assembly consists of a release oil-supply roll having a compliant and flexible porous permeation control layer and a cleaning blade. The cleaning blade is mounted so as to contact the surface of the permeation control material. The cleaning blade removes excess toner and other incidental debris from the surface of the permeation control layer thereby providing a freshly cleaned surface from which controlled amounts of release oil are uniformly coated onto the surface of an adjacent contacting roll.

Abstract: An expandable stamp pad comprising a plurality of ink pads arranged in a line and suitable for use with a multitude of different aqueous dye-based inks, and methods of using the same. Typically, the line is straight, although, if desired, the line may be curved. The plurality of ink pads are retained on an extension member that permits adjacent ink pads to contact one another when the extension member is retracted, (e.g., in use) while maintaining the plurality of ink pads in separation when the extension member is extended (e.g., in storage). Also, a multi-color stamp pad suitable for use with aqueous dye-based inks wherein a plurality of ink pads each impregnated with a different ink have disposed therebetween a thin, aqueous-impermeable film, such as a thin plastic film. Preferably, the stamp pad comprises more than two ink pads, further preferably five or more ink pads.

Abstract: A stencil case that makes stencil work efficient, and which allows organization and storage of ink pads and stencil brushes. The stencil case stores ink pads and stencil brushes, and has a base (1) and a lid, the base characterized by providing several ink pad storage slots (3) for storing different colors of ink pads in parallel in the base (1), and several brush storage slots (4) for storing as many stencil brushes as the number of ink pads in parallel and at a position opposite to the ink pad storage slots.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a coating to an object includes a pair of reciprocating members which each include a porous resilient pad mounted for movement toward and away from each other. The apparatus includes a coating supply system for supplying coating to the resilient pads. The pads have a movement sequence from an initial rest position where the pads are spaced apart from one another to a coating loading position where the pads are in physical contact and have a degree of compression with each other to load the coating onto the pads, then the pads are moved to an intermediate rest position with the pads spaced apart an the object to be coated is moved between the pads. The sequence then includes a coating delivery position where the pads are in physical contact with each other and the object so that the pads have a degree of compression with each other and the object thereby applying the coating to the object.

Abstract: An applicator for creating designs, patterns and configurations in the paint or other material being applied to a surface area, comprising a body portion for the user to hold and a working portion to apply the paint or other material to the surface area. The working portion includes a plurality of absorbent flexible sheet cup members or pods, having radially extending folds which flare outwardly to the outer free end. A thread is drawn through the radial folds at the outer free end portion of each cup member or pod which has been folded over around the outer circumference. The thread is drawn up to bring the radial folds together in close side-by-side relationship, giving a patterned or textured outer free end surface to the working portion of the applicator. A restricting band is drawn up relatively tighter around the mid-section of each cup member or pod about midway between the outer free end and the lower end which is secured to the body portion.

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 apparatus for wipe coating a perimeter edge of a panel part as well as simultaneous sections of either or both surfaces adjacent the perimeter edge, in which a wiper strip is advanced into a space between two movable guide blocks and past one or more deflector elements. When the panel part is inserted into the space, a shoulder is formed in the wiper strip to create contact with both a side surface and the perimeter edge, enabling coating of both simultaneously as the perimeter of the panel part is drawn through the space and in contact with the wiper strip. The deflector element can also be movably mounted to allow a variable depth of the side surface to be coated. Two wiper strips can also be used to wipe both sides of the panel part.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a coating to an object includes a pair of reciprocating members which each include a porous resilient pad mounted for movement toward and away from each other. The apparatus includes a coating supply system for supplying coating to the resilient pads. The pads have a movement sequence from an initial rest position where the pads are spaced apart from one another to a coating loading position where the pads are in physical contact and have a degree of compression with each other to load the coating onto the pads, then the pads are moved to an intermediate rest position with the pads spaced apart an the object to be coated is moved between the pads. The sequence then includes a coating delivery position where the pads are in physical contact with each other and the object so that the pads have a degree of compression with each other and the object thereby applying the coating to the object.

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: The invention relates to a fibre bundle impregnating process, in which the fibre bundle is placed on a support and the support, together with the fibre bundle thereon, is moved past an impregnating device. In this process the fibre bundle is supported during the impregnation process and consequently a fibre-reinforced plastic is produced, fibre breaks being largely avoided during its production. One of the possible variants of the inventive concept comprises an impregnating wheel, which receives the fibre bundle and leads it past an impregnating device.

Abstract: A method and a device for depositing a layer of material on a surface is provided. The device includes a rotatable hub having a plurality of fibers projecting therefrom. The fibers are constructed from the material to be deposited on the surface. As the hub is rotated, a portion of the fiber engages on the surface and melted thereon. In order to vary the thickness of the layer and/or insure proper melting of the fiber, the angular velocity of the hub may be varied, or the hub and/or the surface may be moved along a corresponding axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the hub.

Abstract: A device for coating a wire with a lubricant, with a lubricant reservoir (1), an applicator felt (9) in contact with which the wire (5) to be coated runs continuously, and a metering apparatus which supplies a controlled amount of lubricant liquid from the lubricant reservoir (1) to the applicator felt (9), is characterised in that the metering apparatus (12) is provided with at least one metering pin (15) which has an indentation and at controlled intervals alternately on the one hand immerses the indentation into the lubricant liquid in the lubricant reservoir (1) and on the other hand touches the applicator felt (9) in a manner such that with each contact a substantially equal amount of lubricant is absorbed into the applicator felt (9).

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: 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 provides a liquid metering and surface coating device which can satisfactorily perform the operation of applying a release liquid to at least the surface of toner image fixation rolls in plain paper copying, with exceptional accuracy, uniformity, and durability. The device comprises a porous support layer adhered to a metal shaft. The porous support layer is comprised of an open-celled thermosetting polymer foam internally reinforced to obtain the strength, resilience, and heat resistance needed for high durability in use as part of a hot toner image fixation mechanism in a PPC machine. The porous support is comprised of materials having high compatibility with and wettability by the liquids to be distributed and having high liquid holding capacity so as to provide smooth continuous liquid delivery.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a coating to an object includes a pair of rotating members each including a porous resilient roll mounted for counter-rotatory movement. The members are mounted so that they contact each other during a segment of the movement and are out of contact with each other at other segments of the movement. The apparatus includes a coating supply system for supplying a coating to the resilient rolls. The rotatory movement of the members includes a coating loading segment where the resilient rolls are in physical contact and have a degree of compression with the coating supply system for loading the coating into the rolls. The sequential movement also includes an intermediate segment where the resilient rolls are out of contact with each other and where an object to be coated is movable into position for movement between the resilient rolls when the rolls are in a coating delivery segment.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a coating to an object includes a pair of rotating members each including a porous resilient roll mounted for counter-rotatory movement. The members are mounted so that they contact each other during a segment of the movement and are out of contact with each other at other segments of the movement. The apparatus includes a coating supply system for supplying a coating to the resilient rolls. The rotatory movement of the members includes a coating loading segment where the resilient rolls are in physical contact and have a degree of compression with the coating supply system for loading the coating into the rolls. The sequential movement also includes an intermediate segment where the resilient rolls are out of contact with each other and where an object to be coated is movable into position for movement between the resilient rolls when the rolls are in a coating delivery segment.

Abstract: A reusable applicator tip for applying a uniform band of liquid material, such as an adhesive compound, along a selected portion of the peripheral margin of sheet material. The apparatus includes a pad block designed for receiving and transmitting liquid material onto a transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The liquid flows through internal channels in the pad block and onto an exposed portion of the transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The transfer pad is removed and replaced at the end of its useful life permitting continued use of the pad block. The apparatus also includes a removable edge guide which permits the selective replacement of the edge guide for varying sheets of material. Excessively worn edge guides may also be replaced without disposing of the entire pad block.

Abstract: An apparatus of spreading a fluid on the floor includes four rectangular application rotating bodies partially overlapping each other, and four nozzles supplying the fluid provided in rotation areas of the respective application rotating bodies. The rotation position of the application rotating body is detected by a light shielding plate and a photosensor. A control portion controls each component so that the fluid is applied onto the floor from a tank through the nozzle by a pump when the application rotating body is not directly under the nozzle. As a result, the apparatus of spreading a fluid on the floor capable of optimally controlling the quantity of the fluid to be applied according to the application condition can be provided.

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: A stamp pad including a base part with peripheral walls surrounding and supporting an ink member, the walls having connector elements which enable a releasable engagement of multiple stamp pads in side by side relation to form an assembly of multiple pads with a substantially continuous ink surface.

Abstract: An improved release agent delivery apparatus is disclosed for use in laser printers, plain paper copiers, facsimile machines, and similar printing apparatus. The delivery apparatus comprises an absorbent textile core filled with release agent, a permeable membrane surrounding the textile core to form a sheathed wick member, and a mounting sleeve adapted to attach the sheathed wick member in operative contact with the printer. The apparatus has numerous operational advantages over existing oil delivery apparatus, including providing multiple contact surfaces for longer operational life before replacement, ease in cleaning and regeneration, improved durability and reduced wear, and more compact and versatile operation.

Abstract: A self-contained fingerprint kit includes first, second, and third (or more) panels each having a top face and a bottom face with panel joining adhesive along the exterior edges of at least some of the panel faces for holding them together so that the top face of the second panel engages the bottom face of the first panel, and the bottom face of the second panel engages the top face of the third panel. A first dry fingerprint chemical is disposed in an area provided on one of the first panel bottom face or the second panel top face, and a fingerprint application area (which may comprise a second dry fingerprint chemical which cooperates with the first chemical to provide a developed fingerprint) provided on the second bottom panel face or the third panel top face for receipt of fingerprints with fingerprint chemical transferred from a first dry fingerprint chemical.

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: An oiling device for distributing fluid, such as oil, onto a continuously moving strip of sheet material, such as steel or other non-ferrous based materials, includes an oil reservoir which is in flow communication with an elongated manifold disposed above and extending the width of the moving sheet material and through which fluid is distributed, a plurality of pumps serially mounted superjacent to and in flow communication with the manifold, and a plurality of springs serially mounted to the bottom of the manifold with each respective spring paired with each respective pump. The springs deflect to or away from the moving sheet material due to the changing physical characteristics of the material as it passes beneath the springs, and each spring includes an applicator disposed immediately above the sheet material and through which oil flows for distribution on the entire width of the material.

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 varnishing machine having an arrangement for adjusting pressure between the varnishing and pressure cylinders and for compensating changes in rotational speed of the varnishing cylinder caused by soaking of the varnishing cylinder shell and/or regrinding of the varnishing cylinder, with the arrangement including two auxiliary side members for supporting the varnishing cylinder or pressure cylinder, two motor spindles for pivoting the two side members, respectively, pressure sensors for sensing the axial pressures applied by the two-motor spindles, a pressure regulator for controlling the applied pressures and thereby the pressure between the varnishing and pressure cylinders, and displacement sensor for sensing an angular position of one of the side members, the position signal generated by the displacement sensor being used as a control variable for controlling the rotational speed of the varnishing cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus applies dressing fluid to a bowling lane surface in a discrete pattern laterally across a plurality of zones on the bowling lane. A carriage, for movement along a bowling lane, has an applicator mounted thereon for applying the dressing fluid to the bowling lane surface. Dressing fluid is supplied from a reservoir by a plurality of pulse valves which supply the dressing fluid to a plurality of fluid dispersion chambers, each having an inlet connected to one of the pulse valves and having an outlet positioned to apply dressing fluid to the applicator. The outlet has a width equal to the width of one of the zones. A controller is provided for selectively activating each of the pulse valves to discharge a discrete amount of fluid dressing into each dispersion chamber. Each zone may be the width of one board across the bowling alley so that different discrete amounts of oil can be applied to each board.

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: An expandable stamp pad comprising a plurality of ink pads arranged in a line and suitable for use with a multitude of different aqueous dye-based inks, and methods of using the same. Typically, the line is straight, although, if desired, the line may be curved. The plurality of ink pads are retained on an extension member that permits adjacent ink pads to contact one another when the extension member is retracted, (e.g., in use) while maintaining the plurality of ink pads in separation when the extension member is extended (e.g., in storage). Also, a multi-color stamp pad suitable for use with aqueous dye-based inks wherein a plurality of ink pads each impregnated with a different ink have disposed therebetween a thin, aqueous-impermeable film, such as a thin plastic film. Preferably, the stamp pad comprises more than two ink pads, further preferably five or more ink pads.

Abstract: A centerless turning lathe refinishes multiple laser printer rollers, mags and PCRs simultaneously. The apparatus includes a housing having two members connected by multiple rods. Multiple spindles extend inward from the members. Each spindle has recesses for carrying an O-ring. The O-ring is easily moved from recess to recess along the spindles to accommodate any length of roller. Adapters may be placed over the ends of the spindles for securing and rotating shorter rollers, mags and PCRs. The spindles extending from the members are power-driven by a speed controlled motor. Finely adjustable T-shaped fences extend through holes in the members above the spindles and hold the rollers longitudinally. An applicator assembly for applying chemicals to the rollers includes a guide positioned on and extending between the members of the housing, a movable carriage that travels along the guide, and a multiple treatments foam applicators extending from the carriage.