Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pressure package comprising the steps:

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a pattern member at high productivity and low cost. In the method of the present invention, inks of plural colors are applied on a substrate and dried to produce several kinds of single color films having color ink layers of plural colors formed on the surface, then, the single color film of R color is overlapped on the substrate, and the overlapped substrate and single color film are pressed by a pressing member having a convex portion of given pattern formed on the surface, to transfer parts corresponding to the pattern of the convex portion of the color ink layer to the substrate. The above-described operation is repeated at frequency corresponding to plural colors to form a multi-color pattern composed of color ink layers of plural colors of given pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: Processes for constructing textile articles using curable hot melt adhesives is disclosed. In the process, a molten curable hot melt adhesive is applied to a fabric surface along a simulated sewing path and contacted to another fabric surface so that the adhesive is disposed between the fabric surfaces. The adhesive bonds the fabric surfaces so that the article can withstand subsequent fabric processing. The adhesive cures over time, causing an irreversible increase in the initial softening point of the adhesive. The resultant textile articles exhibit good seam strengths, durability and desirable aesthetics.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing fiberglass-reinforced sheet is shown as including a feed mechanism feeding a sheet, whereby the sheet forms the upper mold surface for the fiberglass-reinforced sheets. The fed sheet moves longitudinally through a gel coating sprayer, and through applicators to apply resin in fiberglass. An automatic roller mechanism rolls the fiberglass strands into the resin and an automatic pressure mechanism applies pressure to wooden sheets placed on top of the fiberglass strands to form continuously fed completed sheet.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for producing a transparent film or a transparent layer with a surface structure at least on one side and, on the other side, in register with said surface structure, a structural or 2-dimensional pattern, operate with at least two rotating rollers and layer application between them and curing of a structural layer. By means of a third rotating application roller, a further layer can be applied in register to the rear side of the structural layer and can be cured. The rollers and roller nips can be set very accurately by suitable devices. The rotation of all the rollers is controlled by a master drive.

Abstract: Extrusion coating of a removable thermoplastic material onto freshly painted (non-fully cured paint) surfaces has been found to be an effective method for providing protection against damage during handling, and blocking during stacking, enabling handling of the substrate shortly after painting. Furthermore, the extrusion coating allows the paint to dry and cure on porous and non-porous substrates.

Abstract: A system and method for rapidly labeling a blow-molded hollow container made of a plastic composition subject to out-gassing after de-molding. Otherwise, conventional high speed silk screen labeling technology and processing is employed shortly after container fabrication de-molding in order to accurately deposit a continuous liquid layer of conventional silk screen ink over an external container surface area designated for application thereon of a self-adhering pre-printed label. The label is rapidly and accurately transfer applied over the silk screen coated area immediately after the same has dried, and even while out-gassing is still occurring from the de-molded container. However, the protective ink barrier coating prevents formation of bubbles beneath the label. Those gases in the container wall resident beneath the label-affixed area can then nevertheless out-gas by migrating out of the container internal wall surface.

Abstract: The invention is a laminator and a method of lamination of a plastic card (14).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a three-dimensional object from porous solid preform layers and at least a pore-filling material.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making an absorbent pad for use in an absorbent article utilize a forming device for forming material into an absorbent core, a supply device for supplying a containment layer against the first surface of the absorbent core and spray apparatus for spraying fibers of molten resin onto the second surface of the absorbent core. The fibers form a stabilization layer on the absorbent core that increases the integrity of the absorbent core. The spray apparatus includes a nozzle having a resin aperture for exhausting resin therefrom and multiple gas apertures for exhausting gas therefrom to provide a random pattern to the fibers of molten resin as the fibers are sprayed onto the second surface. Resin can also be sprayed onto first and second portions of the containment layer extending outwardly from edges of the absorbent core so the containment layer and the stabilization layer encompass the absorbent core.

Abstract: An apparatus for distributing a soap based release agent upon a surface comprising; a means for metering a controlled quantity of a liquid metallic soap into a pressurized water stream to form a pressurized aqueous solution having a controlled dilution ratio of soap to water, at least one manifold connected to receive the pressurized aqueous solution, and a plurality of nozzles mounted upon the manifold to uniformly distribute the pressurized liquid solution upon at least one surface. The surface may further be defined as a planar surface, moving unidirectional along a fixed path at a predetermined variable speed and defined by a surface area of length multiplied by width. The planar surface has a fixed width, wherein the surface area moving past a fixed point for a predetermined period of time is a function of the speed of the planar surface moving past the fixed point.

Abstract: A bonded layer protection structure of a wear resistant component, comprising a wear resistant component such as a cutting tool constructed by bonding a wear resistant member such as a cutting portion to a main body portion such as a base metal by an adhesive. In this case, a necessary part of an adhesive layer exposed portion in a bonded portion between the wear resistant member and the main body portion is covered with a filler or a covering material. In addition, in the wear resistant component such as the cutting tool, a necessary part of the adhesive layer exposed portion in the bonded portion between the wear resistant member and the main body portion is covered with a sticking member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for dusting smooth or sheet-like products, comprising at least one duster for spraying an air/powder mixture on said products. In order to ensure efficient dusting with no dirt accumulation in the printer or the surrounding area, it is suggested that part of the powder particles be magnetized and means be provided for creating a magnetic field in the powder deposit area so that said powder particles are subjected to a force drawing them towards the product.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a liquid onto a tape having at least one window. The method involves supplying a tape having at least one window and attaching a film to one side of the tape. Liquid is dispensed to the side of the tape opposite the side to which the film is applied. The film is thereafter separated from the tape.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered web uses contoured honeycomb drums for the manufacture of non-woven webs used to make the multi-layered web. The method can use spunbonded, melt blown, or electro-static spun techniques for depositing solidifying filaments on outer collection surfaces of a multi-drum system. The multi-drum system may be employed to improve multi-layered web uniformity and the overall quality of the multi-layered web by presenting a single optimal collection surface for each independent web layer being produced.

Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of an optical ribbon conductor from several optical conductors, the outer circumference of at least one optical conductor (LW2) is coated with a first coating material (FC). The optical conductor (LW2) and at least another optical conductor (LW3) are arranged adjacent to each other in their longitudinal direction (OA) and are formed into a ribbon conductor and coated with a second coating (BC), so that a gap (S) results between the two adjacent optical conductors which is not occupied by an optical conductor. The position of at least one of the optical conductors (LW2, LW3) within the ribbon conductor (LWB) is controlled relative to the coating thickness (D) of the second coating material (BC). The second coating material (BC) can then dependably be removed after manufacture without also removing the first coating material (FC).

Abstract: Profiled sections 1, in particular extruded seals made of elastic material, are designed and produced economically such that they have absolute storage stability and low coefficients of friction and are suitable for a wide variety of uses. The profiled sections 1 are made of a non-lacquer-repelling material. After leaving the extruder 12 and before entering the fused salt bath 16 the profiled sections are coated with a lubricating lacquer 7 applied to the uncured surface 5. The lubricating lacquer 7 is then cured in the fused salt bath 16 without there being a need for a separate curing section or similar. This method not only evenly coats the profiled sections with lubricating lacquer 7 but also prevents the formation of air bubbles or the like, thereby yielding a consistently even coating 6.

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 sealing a resin uses a liquid resin. A substrate has a frame for surrounding the substrate and is provided with a plurality of semiconductor devices. The substrate has a first opening portion. A squeegee guide plate is placed on the frame and has a second opening portion. The second opening portion is larger than first opening portion in size. A first squeegee moves along the squeegee guide plate in a first direction and rakes the liquid resin. The liquid resin is protuberated in order to bury the semiconductor devices. A second squeegee moves along the squeegee guide plate in a second direction opposite to the first direction and further rakes the liquid resin so as to smooth a surface of the liquid resin. A turning mechanism serves to turn the second squeegee in a circular arc form during the movement of the second squeegee.

Abstract: A cell electrode of a stripe rectangle shape having at least one electrode depolarizing mix layer on a current collector. A thickness of one end portion of the electrode depolarizing mix layer is thicker than an average thickness of the electrode depolarizing mix layer by 2 to 25%.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a liquid or encapsulating a semiconductor device package on a tape is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a dispensing station for dispensing a liquid encapsulant on the tape; a tape transfer station; a cover film attaching station for attaching a cover film to the tape to screen windows of the tape; and a cover film detaching station. The cover film is automatically attached to and separated from the tape by the cover film attaching station and the cover film detaching station. The apparatus prevents the liquid from flowing under the tape. In addition, a method for encapsulating a semiconductor device package having a tape is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the corrosion protection of copper or copper alloy which process comprises contacting the surface with an aqueous solution of at least one compound of general formula (I), wherein X is N, Y is CR and Z is N, or X is N, Y is N and Z is N or CR or X is CR, Y is N and Z is N, where R is a hydrogen atom or R.sup.1, and R.sup.1 is an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, halogen, trihalomethyl, amino, heterocyclic, NHR.sup.2, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, CN, CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, OH or OR.sup.6 group, where each of R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 independently represents an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group.

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide for the alternate manufacture of permanent adhesive or repositional linerless labels utilizing the same equipment. Indicia is applied such as by using an intelligent imaging system by at least one print station. With repositional labels, a tie coat is applied and dried, whereas with permanent labels a barrier coating is applied. Coating stations apply a repositional adhesive and release coat in the construction of repositional adhesive labels. The coating station is followed by a dryer and chill rolls. In the construction of permanent adhesive labels a coating station for applying a release coat and a release coat curing station, as well as permanent adhesive application station, are also provided. Changeover time from the manufacture of one type of label to the other is short.

Abstract: Lightweight semiconductor devices are fabricated upon a relatively thin substrate member by a process wherein the substrate is first bonded to a relatively thick support member. The semiconductor device is then formed on the bonded substrate, and the substrate is subsequently removed from the support member by utilizing a beam of radiant energy to skive the substrate from the support member without damage to the semiconductor device. Also disclosed herein is a system for implementing the invention.

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: 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 process for the preparation of a textile floor covering for a motor vehicle includes the steps of wiper blade coating a mixture (2) of foam off-cuts and a self-curing binder in a matrix form (1) of a floor panel of a motor vehicle in a desired layer thickness profile; pressing onto the mixture a textile carpet (4) provided with a heavy layer (3) thereby adjusting the desired density of the foam off-cuts; and curing the binder during the pressing to form an absorption foam backing layer and to bond the backing layer to the heavy layer. In an alternative embodiment, the absorption foam backing layer is first formed and then adhesively bonded to the heavy layer. By means of the invention a strong bond between the backing layer and heavy layer, and a uniform density and distribution of the foam off-cuts is obtainable, whereby a high degree of acoustic dampening efficiency is achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a tissue specimen on a chuck for sectioning in a cryostat including a base, a clamp for receiving a tissue preparation slide, a chuck holder secured to the base for holding the chuck in a predetermined orientation relative to the clamp, a support secured to the base and extending therefrom and terminating in a distal end, and, means for slideably securing said clamp to said support. The clamp is positionable between a first location in which the clamp is at a minimum distance from the chuck holder and a second location in which the clamp is at a maximum distance from the chuck holder. A method for using the apparatus is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for improving properties of a solid material by providing shock waves therethrough. Laser shock processing is used to provide the shock waves. The method includes applying a water based coating to a portion of the surface of the solid material and then applying a transparent overlay to the coated portion of the solid material. A pulse of coherent laser energy is directed to the coated portion of the solid material to create a shock wave. A high speed jet of fluid is directed to coated portion of the solid material at times to remove the coating from the solid material. Additionally, the method may include directing a high speed jet of fluid to the surface of the solid material to dry the solid material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for moistening labels that have one face coated with adhesive, the device serving to moisten the adhesive-coated face of the labels in uniform manner. The device includes a moistening element constituted by a rigid bar whose top portion is in contact with the adhesive-coated face of the labels and which is split by capillarity slits extending in the running direction of the labels over the bar and whose respective bottoms are immersed in a moistening liquid maintained at constant depth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of rendering a wallboard water-repellent comprising applying to the wallboard a water-repellent composition comprising a hydrogen siloxane component and a high molecular weight silicone.

Abstract: An apparatus including a supply source for a long composite which includes a long carrier film and a green ceramic layer continuously formed thereon along its longitudinal direction, a printing station, a drying station and a punching station. A conductor film is printed on the green ceramic layer with conductive paste in the printing station, the printed conductor film is dried in the drying station, and the green ceramic layer provided with the conductor film is punched while being registered with the conductor film and separated from the carrier film in the punching station, whereby a ceramic green sheet for a laminated ceramic electronic component is extracted.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for preparing migration imaging members are disclosed. Two substrates with softenable layers applied to them travel through a vacuum chamber where they are simultaneously exposed to vapor deposition of the migration marking material. After the migration marking material is deposited, the two softenable layers are laminated together in the same vacuum chamber to form the migration imaging member. In one of the embodiments, the softenable layers are applied to the substrates in the same sweep of the substrate through the vacuum chamber vapor deposition and lamination steps.

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: A self propelled vehicle (14) has rollers (20, 22) supporting the vehicle for movement. A ring (44) is mounted for rotation and has rolls (54) of wrapping material (55) thereon for wrapping the pipeline (10). A plurality of discharge nozzles (82) spaced about the pipeline (10) forwardly of the rolls (54) of wrapping material (55) spray a liquid coating material in streams (86) impacting adjacent wrapped and unwrapped portions of the pipeline 10 as shown in FIG. 9. The wrapping material (55) is porous and the coating material permeates and saturates the wrapping material from both the inner and outer surfaces of the wrapping material (55). Fabric-type wipers (81) rearwardly of the rolls (54) of wrapping material (55) smooth and even the outer surface of the wrapping material and upon curing of the coating material, such as an epoxy resin, a hard outer protective liner or covering is formed including the wrapping material.A separate embodiment in FIGS.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the continuous manufacture of printed, laminated stock is provided. The apparatus is designed to use plain, uncoated webs and at separate stations along a continuous path apply a release coating, apply an adhesive, join the webs together and imprint the combined webs to yield a final, laminated and imprinted stock. By die cutting and stripping the stock at further stations, discrete elements such as labels may be produced and carried by one of the webs. The apparatus preferably includes stations for curing and remoisturizing the release coated web, whereby a known moisture content is provided for the release coating prior to the application of adhesive and joining the webs into laminated stock. The process includes providing respective webs, applying a release coating to one web, joining the two webs together, imprinting at least one of the webs and routing the combined webs to a delivery station whereby the entire process is continuous and uninterrupted.

Abstract: In the liquid non-applying operation, an upper and a lower liquid receivers 90A and 90B are located in between a conveyance passage for a base plate 6 and an upper and a lower wet rollers 48A and 48B to prevent an air bubble generation preventive liquid from being applied from the wet rollers to the base plate. In that case, the base plate 6 is conveyed through between the liquid receivers 90A and 90B so that the plate does not come into contact with the wet rollers 48A and 48B. Slide members 114 and hold-down members 116 are provided for the liquid receivers 90A and 90B so that the receivers can be optionally moved in between and out from between the base plate conveyance passage and the wet rollers 48A and 48B to optionally perform either the liquid non-applying operation or the liquid applying operation.

Abstract: A system for wet application of a dry film, such as a photoresist, to a generally planar panel having upper and lower surfaces, such as a printed circuit board, is provided. The apparatus comprises rotatable upper and lower wetting rollers each having an absorbent material such as neoprene on the surface thereof, and a mechanism for holding the upper wetting roller in forcible contact with the lower wetting roller so that rotation of the lower wetting roller is translated into rotation of the upper wetting roller. The lower wetting roller is positioned at least partially within a container providing a supply of wetting agent, such as water, such that the wetting agent is in contact with the absorbent material on the surface of the lower wetting roller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating an image such as out of a nail lacquer, picking up the image and transferring the picked up image either by a non-linear motion or a linear motion to a person's nail where it is deposited. A multicolor image can be built up on a person's nail. Stops are provided for properly indexing the pick up and deposit of the image.

Abstract: A method is disclosed whereby water is used to transfer labels onto containers in automatic high-speed labeling machines thereby leaving no glue residue on a container's surface, and making them amenable for recycling. The method further provides for adjustment of water's surface tension if necessary by surfactants to cause wettability of a variety of surfaces undergoing labeling, but said label is permanently attached to the container by friction, rather than by glue, after evaporation of the water.

Abstract: A machine is provided for dispensing ice marking tape in a regular manner suitably moistened so that it will adhere to the ice surface. The pattern described by the applicator is determined by suitable means such as a radius arm which is connected to the center of any circle which is to be defined or suitable linear guides. The machine provides a simple method of directly applying markings to ice without multiple step processes being required, such as marking and painting.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method of continuously forming a layered composite material into a rigid structure as the material is moved from an upstream location to a downstream location. The uncured layered composite material is pulled from a supply at the upstream location through a forming die to form the material into a structural member having a desired shape. The member is moved downstream into a heating die where it is at least partially cured. After it leaves the heating die it is cooled and continues to move downstream where it is cut into suitable lengths. The cooling can be accomplished by a cooling die located downstream from the heating die. A liner is provided within the dies having the same shape as the structural member through which the structural member slides as it moves in the downstream location.

Abstract: In a process for mass producing optical storage sheets, an elongate film of a liquid crystalline material is fed lengthwise along a path through an aligning gate. The aligning gate applies to successive areas of the film a field which aligns the molecules. The field may be an electric field and/or a shear field. An aligning layer, such as a surfactant layer may also be used for alignment of the film areas. The aligned film may then be cut into pieces for use as microfiches or microfilms. The film material is preferably a liquid crystal polymer material.

Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by providing a roll having cavities suitable for retaining small quantities of particulate material. The roll further is adapted to be rotated such that the particulate material is deposited onto a web in discrete areas. These areas correspond to the depressions on the roll. The appartus and method of the invention further provides in its preferred form a roll applicator device for adhesive having a series of lands and valleys wherein the lands correspond to the areas between the discrete particulate material. The applicator roll provides adhesive on the land areas that is transferred to a web of material which is brought into contact with the substrate bearing the discrete deposits of particulate material and sealed thereto. There is thereby provided areas of discrete particulate material securely separated by the adhesive connected webs.

Abstract: Coating of heat-soluble material on a substrate or cleaning is performed by supplying a heat-soluble material in heated and melted condition onto a substrate, laying a sheet member on the heat-soluble material, cooling the heat-soluble material to solidify, and peeling off the sheet member.

Abstract: A process for manufacture of a second surface optically recordable disk is disclosed. A reflective sheet of aluminum, flow process produced by precipitation of a layer of aluminum from gasified triisobutyl aluminum onto a layer of molten indium, is mated with a polymer substratum sheet. In completion of the process, an optically active layer which is applied over the reflective layer is embossed with an optically transparent polycarbonate, protective cover, the mating surface of which, may be, pregrooved and coded with data relative to address and sector codes. Covers with bonded laminae are then successively severed from the lamina sheet to yield independent second surface optically recordable media.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for sealing gelatin capsules having cylindrical cap and body portions arranged in telescoping relationship to contain a medicament therein comprising a capsule-sealing machine for continuously conveying capsules from a supply hopper to a capsule-rectification station wherein the capsules are reoriented and delivered in endwise, cap-down abutment to capsule-wetting stations where a suitable sealing liquid is applied to the capsules at the seams of their cap and body portions to be located between the overlapping side walls of the cap and body portions of the capsules, and wherein the capsules are conveyed from their wetting stations in peripheral pockets of a rotating drum dryer to a capsule heating and sealing section where the capsules are heated by convection and conduction to seal the cap and body portions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a decorative thermosetting laminate with an abrasion-resistant surface layer, which laminate comprises paper sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin. In the process a continuous paper is impregnated with a noble thermosetting resin such as melamine-formaldehyde resin. At least one side of the paper is coated with 2-20 g/m.sup.2, preferably 3-12 g/m.sup.2 of small, dry and hard particles evenly distributed over the whole wet surface of the resin on the continuous paper. The resin is dried, whereupon the particle coated impregnated paper, so-called prepreg is possibly cut to sheets. At least one such sheet or continuous paper is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for the preparation of mosaic floor decorations. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for the preparation of mosaic floor decorations which conveniently and uniformly arrange the dispersed chips in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing design. The method comprises harmonizing chip pieces having various colors and shapes by uniformly arranging the chips by dispersing them upon a substrate by using a sliding-table having many different incline angles.

Abstract: A tubular lining material and a method and apparatus for manufacturing same, the tubular lining material being suitable for reinforcing pipe lines and comprising a tubular textile jacket having on the external surface thereof a coating of plural synthetic resins in the form of laminated layers, characterized in that the outermost layer of the coating is composed exclusively or predominantly of a thermoplastic polyester elastic resin and the innermost layer of the coating is composed exclusively or predominantly of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastic resin, the coating having been bonded superificially onto the external surface of the tubular textile jacket. The tubular lining material is manufactured by simultaneously extruding plural synthetic resins in an annularly layered form superficially onto the external surface of the tubular textile jacket, using an apparatus provided with an annularly arranged multiple extruders.