Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber management device or system for facilitating routing and storing optical fibers. The fiber management device includes a flexible, film-like substrate that has optical fiber management, storing functionality, and splicing functionality all on one film-like substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can provide a routing path for routing optical fibers onto a flexible planar substrate that can be temporarily supported by, mounted on or attached to the flexible planar substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can accommodate fibers that are in a multi-fiber (e.g., ribbon) configuration or a single fiber configuration.

Abstract: A heat transfer system is provided with a first heating element that transfers ink in an ink layer to a transfer-receiving body in a first pattern, a winding part that winds an ink ribbon having ink transferred therein on the downstream side of the first heating element in such a manner that a back surface layer is positioned outside the ink layer, a second heating element that transfers ink in the ink layer to the back surface layer inside the ink layer in a second pattern near the winding part, and a controller that controls the heating elements, and the controller controls the first heating element to transfer ink corresponding to the first pattern by transferring a portion of the ink layer, and controls the second heating element to transfer ink corresponding to the second pattern by transferring the ink layer as a whole.

Abstract: A glass roving package 200 is provided which has a simple configuration which can prevent shifting and collapse of the glass roving package 200 during transportation of the package, and for which it is easier to package glass rovings 100 and unpack, and the cost of the glass roving package 200 can be reduced. The glass roving package 200 includes groups of glass rovings 100 stacked on top of each other on a base board 20, the glass rovings 100 in each group being arranged, and a wrapping material wrapped around an outer circumferential portion of the groups of glass rovings 100. A displacement prevention sheet 10 is interposed between a lower group of glass rovings 100 and an upper group of glass rovings 100 in order to prevent the upper group of glass rovings 100 from being displaced during transportation of the package.

Abstract: A packing member for packing a cartridge for an image forming apparatus, the packing member includes a frame portion having a recess for accommodating the cartridge; a closing member portion for openably closing the recess; a hinge portion for movably connecting the closing member portion relative to the frame portion to open and close the recess; a connecting portion connecting the frame portion and the closing member portion to close the recess; and the closing member portion being provided with a separating portion removable from the closing member portion while leaving the connecting portion on the frame portion.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of the invention comprises a supply core about which a heat-sensitive recording sheet is wound, a take-up core to which one end of the heat-sensitive transfer recording medium is fixed for winding up the heat-sensitive transfer recording medium, and a tape fixing the heat-sensitive transfer recording sheet and the take-up core therewith, the tape having a longitudinal elasticity of not larger than about 1.0×107 Pa.

Abstract: A cover for a welding wire container has a body portion provided with an elongate slot through which the welding wire can be withdrawn from the container, and at least one flap formed integrally therewith and partially defining the slot.

Abstract: A cover for a welding wire container has a body portion provided with an elongate slot through which the welding wire can be withdrawn from the container, and at least one flap formed integrally therewith and partially defining the slot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a welding wire container lid contains a surface portion, a vertical portion extending downward from the surface portion at an end of the surface portion, a protrusion portion extending upward from the surface portion, and an elongated opening which extends from the protrusion portion onto the surface portion near the vertical portion. The opening has two sides opposite each other, where a first of the sides follows a contour of the surface portion and the protrusion portion and a second of the sides has a contour which is different from the contour of the first side.

Abstract: In a method and system for handling of an endless belt for an electro-photographic printer or copier, an endless belt is borne with aid of a first, a second, and a third cylindrical body. The first cylindrical body is inserted through a loop of the endless belt. The second cylindrical body is arranged outside of the loop of the endless belt and parallel to the first cylindrical body. The endless belt is wound around the first and the second cylindrical bodies. The third cylindrical body is provided through the loop at a free end of the endless belt. The cylindrical bodies with the wound endless belt are housed in a container.

Abstract: A transport unit comprises a load carrier, a load which comprises at least one coil of a web; the web being wound on a reel, a load distributing element, and a tightening strap, the load being carried by said load carrier in such a manner that the reel of said at least one coil is arranged perpendicular to the load carrier, the load having an upper surface facing said load distributing element, the load distributing element being arranged on the upper surface of the load, and the tightening strap enclosing a force-absorbing structure formed of the load carrier, the reel and the load distributing element and adapted to secure the load to the load carrier. The load carrier has a flat load surface, and the web comprises interconnected container blanks, the load having a lower surface which rests on the load surface and comprises an end face of the reel of the at least one coil and a bottom surface formed of a bottom edge of the web of interconnected container blanks.

Abstract: [Object] It is intended to provide a spool capable of winding and retaining a thread-like substance without causing a winding curling. [Solving Means] This spool 11 has a base plate 14, thread retaining members 15 and 16, and auxiliary plates 17 and 18. The base plate 14 is made from a resin, paper, or the like and in the form of an elongated rectangle. The base plate 14 is folded at a central portion 21. The thread retaining members 15 and 16 are provided on opposite ends of the base plate 14. The auxiliary plates 17 and 18 are fixed to the thread retaining members 15 and 16 to form flanges. Ends of the auxiliary plates 17 and 18 are fixed to the base plate 14.

Abstract: A cover (24) for a welding wire container (10, 12) has a body portion (26) provided with an elongate slot through which the welding wire (16) can be withdrawn from the container, and at least one flap (50) formed integrally therewith and partially defining the slot (32).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items. More particularly, the present invention relates to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items, wherein the items are held securely in place so as to prevent damage thereto during transportation.

Abstract: A cover for a welding wire container has a top side and a slot in the top side. The slot allows for welding wire to be pulled from a welding wire container. On the outside of the cover, a holding-down device is provided. The holding-down device is adapted to hold an end portion of the welding wire in flat contact with the cover.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of packaging for a roll of a web which is attached to a take-up core. The web is arranged so that it packages the roll together with the core, ready for shipment without the need for additional packaging. The web can include an ink ribbon and a leader connected to the ink ribbon.

Abstract: An uncrumpling and cutting apparatus cuts a predetermined length of an end portion of a heat transfer recording sheet of a sheet roll obtained by winding the heat transfer recording sheet around an outer periphery of a shaft roll, and a lead sheet sticking apparatus sticks an end of a lead sheet to the end portion of the heat transfer recording sheet. A subshaft sticking apparatus sticks a subshaft to the lead sheet, and a lead sheet winding apparatus winds up the lead sheet to wrap-the sheet roll and the subshaft. A tying portion ties a combination of a sheet roll with a subshaft with a strip, thereby bundling the combination. Then the combination thus tied is packed in a package bag by a packaging portion. A transferring and mounting portion lays an even number of combinations as alternately reversing orientations thereof, and an encasing portion encases the combinations thus laid in a container.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of packaging for a roll of a web which is attached to a take-up core. The web is arranged so that it packages the roll together with the core, ready for shipment without the need for additional packaging. The web can include an ink ribbon and a leader connected to the ink ribbon.

Abstract: A multi-roll segment package provides a method of winding a single length of plastic tape on a plurality of closely spaced roll segments. The roll segments are wound on a core with the length of tape continuous from the inner diameter of the first roll segment to the segment outer diameter of the last roll segment. Tape protectors made of a stiff web material enclose a portion of the lengths of tape between segment outer diameters to the next sequential segment inner diameter. The tape protectors stabilize the tape as it is turned or folded to the core of the next sequential roll segment position.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus for packaging thermal transfer ribbons and other material having similar packaging requirements is provided. The packaging apparatus includes a pair of flat pieces having protrusions for locating pairs of thermal transfer ribbons and take-up reels in close proximity. The flat pieces and protrusions include features which prevent rotation, telescoping, edge damage or contamination of the thermal transfer ribbons during shipping processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held implement for transferring a film (25) from a backing strip (7) wound on a supply real (5) onto a substrate, the said implement having a housing (2), a pressure-exerting part (16) projecting therefrom, and two bearing and/or carrier devices for the supply reel (5) and a take-up real (6) for the backing strip (7) guided around the pressure-exerting part (16), the housing being able to be opened for the purposes of replacing the reels (5,6).

Abstract: A cartridge (1) for loading a thermal transfer printing ribbon (10) into a thermal transfer printer is disclosed. The cartridge (1) is adapted to receive and detachably hold a ribbon pay-out roll (5) and a ribbon take-up roll (6) in their operating positions relative to each other. Each cartridge is provided with means (8, 9) for fixing the cartridge (1) to the printer while leaving the fixing means (8, 9) exposed.

Abstract: A storage box (10, 12) for a dye ribbon cassette (33) which is provided with a laterally outwardly extending handle (28, 29) at each lateral side allowing easy gripping of the cassette, said storage box being a generally rectangular enclosure having a top, bottom, two side walls and a rear wall, a front opening (18) giving access to the box and a door (19) for closing such opening, and a slot (22) in each side wall extending up from the front end of the box in the direction of the rear wall, the height and the configuration of said slots being such as to allow insertion of a cassette in the storage box through its front opening while the handles fit in said slots, the outside portion of the handles remaining outside of the box thereby allowing gripping of the cassette.

Abstract: A game care holder for storing and viewing lottery tickets has a heat-sealed, multi-pocket pouch comprising a plurality of die cut pieces of flexible, opaque, and clear vinyls. The pouch has a larger pocket provided with a divider, which creates a two pocket effect, and one or more smaller pockets for small game cards and business cards. A closing flap of the holder is inserted into a belt loop to contain and protect the contents of the pouch.

Abstract: An improved package for supply and take-up spools of dye ribbon for use with the cassette of a thermal printer in which the ribbon spools include a part, e.g. a flange, shaped for engagement with a correspondingly shaped socket in the carton holding the spools during transport etc. to thereby prevent relative rotation of the spools while within the carton.

Abstract: An ink ribbon unit has supply and take-up spools which are fastened securely and locked against free rotation inexpensively and reliably in a manner not to impair the quality of an ink ribbon thereof. The supply and take-up spools are fastened securely and locked against free rotation by an elastic sheet-like holder which is formed by vacuum forming and has a fixed shape. The holder has a first holding portion for holding the take-up spool and a pair of second holding portions for holding diametrically opposite surfaces of the ink ribbon wound on the supply spool. The holder has free ends extending from the respective second holding portions and secured to each other by an adhesive tape.

Abstract: A dye ribbon package for use with a thermal printer and containing for that purpose in spaced parallel relation therein a supply spool wound with dye ribbon and a take up spool for rewinding the dye ribbon as it is unwound from the supply package, a leading end of the dye ribbon on the supply spool being attached to the take up spool, each spool having a winding core with a free end portion, in which the package has a bottom wall and at each of the opposite sides of the bottom wall normal to the spool axes upstanding lateral wall integral with the bottom wall. Each lateral wall has two laterally spaced apart panels, both cut out downwardly from their edges opposite the bottom wall to removably receive the free end portions of the spool cores and permit free access to the end faces of the spool cores.

Abstract: A cassette (1) includes a housing (3) with two parallel main walls (5, 7), of which one wall has a recessed portion (25). The recessed portion (25) accommodates an element (22) whose picture, or information carrying, side (23) is visible. The element (22) can be fitted int he recessed portion (25) in only one position owing to the provision of offcentered projections (33,35).

Abstract: A dispenser having a dispensing aperture accommodates two coreless rolls of sheet material. The tail end of one of the rolls is attached to the lead end of the other of the rolls to provide for sequential dispensing of the rolls.

Abstract: A sports card sleeve storage box comprising a receptacle having a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and upstanding end walls; and a cover fitting onto the receptacle, and having a top wall, depending side walls adjacent the respective side walls of the receptacle, and depending end walls adjacent the respective end walls of the receptacle; the receptacle sized to receive and orient a multiplicity of sports card sleeves, in a stack; and first structure proximate upper extents of certain of the receptacle walls and second structure proximate upper extents of certain of the cover walls for releasably interfitting below the cover top wall in response to reception of the receptacle into the cover thereby to releasably lock the cover to the receptacle without interfering with the reception and orientation of the sleeves into the receptacle.

Abstract: A packing device for transporting a long conveyor belt, and a conveyor belt wound over and across a pair of components of the packing device. The packing device has a pair of bobbins each comprising a take-up drum with radially extending discs fixed to both the ends thereof, and a long conveyor belt is wound over the respective bobbins with approximately the same turns on each bobbin. An opening for a shaft for rotation is provided in the center of each of the bobbins, and outwardly-directed ring-shaped flanges are provided around the circumference of each opening and in the periphery of each disc, respectively. The top ends of the ring-shaped flanges around the opening and in the periphery are bent towards each other, forming L-shaped portions in section.

Abstract: A package for handling and shipping optical fiber jumpers which permit testing during manufacturing and by the end user, which package includes a sheet having allochiral halves each with cut-outs to form ears upon which to spirally wind a length of optical fiber having a connector plug formed on each end. The halves are folded together and subsequently the length of fiber bridging the fold line can be cut to provide two pigtails.

Abstract: Window/cassette cover combinations and more economical methods for assembling the window in the cassette are described. A planar window is: rectangular and includes a pair upper lips, each an opposite sides, and a pair of lower riges or ledges, each on other sides; generally square and includes an upper discontinuous lip and a pair of lower ridges or ledges on opposite sides; or circular and includes an upper continuous lip and a lower continuous ridge or ledge. In each of these three embodiments, the upper lips and lower ledges or ridges cooperate to receive the borders of a window opening formed in the cassette cover, and a label can be applied between the windows and optionally covering one or more windows. In each embodiment of the method, the window is flexed to position opposing ledges under the borders and the window is returned to its original planar position so that the upper lip abuts the top of the border.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for keeping cards, said device being provided with at least one card holder in which a card can be held at at least some of its edges, while the card holder is rotatably connected with lids located above and under the card holder. The card holder is provided with four legs bounding a rectangular through opening the size of a card to be accommodated, the legs forming a closed frame with external dimensions at least substantially equal to the external dimensions of a lid. The legs are provided with parts projecting into the opening, such that a card inserted into the opening is enclosed between at least one pair of projecting parts forming part of two opposed legs, said parts butting against the upper surface of the card, and at least one pair of projecting parts, which also form part of two opposed legs and which butt against the lower surface of the card.

Abstract: A film cartridge comprises a pair of film supply and film take-up housings and an intermediate bridge portion along which a filmstrip may be advanced from the film supply housing to the film take-up housing. The film supply and film take-up housings are separately connected at respective pivotal couplings to the bridge portion to permit the two housings to be individually folded against the bridge portion for storage purposes.

Abstract: A cartridge for containing a roll of photosensitive sheet and to be mounted inside an image formation apparatus is comprised of a box for containing a roll of unused photosensitive sheet and a shaft which is unistructurally formed with the box and serves to wrap up the used part of the photosensitive sheet. The shaft has adhesive sections such that the photosensitive sheet to be wrapped therearound can be securely attached thereonto.

Abstract: A layered yarn package is formed of continuous filament yarn wads wherein the yarn alternates between compacted and extended lengths by axially compacting the yarn into a length, segmenting the length into alternating extended and compacted lengths then arranging the compacted lengths in a common axial direction one next to the other to form a layer. The layer may be compressed. One or more layers may form the package.

Abstract: A sheet including a layer of flexible polymeric material having a coating of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive on a second end portion that is generally transparent when adhered to a substrate, while being free of adhesive along a visually distinctive first end portion. A pad of the sheets in a stack with adjacent ends of the sheets aligned and with the first and second ends of successive sheets adjacent can be disposed in a chamber partially defined by a top wall having a slot through which the first end portion of the uppermost sheet projects. Relative movement is afforded between the top wall and the uppermost sheet to afford, as the uppermost sheet is pulled through the slot, alignment of the slot with successive portions of the uppermost sheet toward its second end as those successive portions are peeled from the stack.

Abstract: A wallet sized to fit folded into the breastpocket of a jacket for use by pari-mutuel bettors to organize their cash and notes and pari-mutuel tickets. The wallet contains two identical pockets for separating betting cash from winning cash, three identical slots for storing purchased pari-mutuel tickets arranged one above the other by events, a fourth slot spaced from the other three slots for storing winning tickets, a slot for a pad of notepaper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil.

Abstract: The invention is designed to use with lottery tickets. It includes a container to hold at least ten lottery tickets. The container houses a scraper designed to remove the coating from the tickets, a protective lip which covers the "void if removed" section of the ticket, and a slot to allow for easy disposal of the residue coating through the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A support liner (20) for a magnetic tape cassette comprises a coherent double liner whose individual liner parts (20a and 20b) are supported against the inner walls of the cassette to provide a cushioned support for tape rolls of the cassette.

Abstract: In a magnetic-tape cassette having adjacent flanged reels mounted for rotation in a housing, coupling members connect the reels to the winding mandrels on a cassette apparatus. Each member has an axial portion extending through the housing for engagement by a spring which presses the reel against an apparatus reel disc, and radially resilient limbs extending in the opposite direction for engaging the mandrel.

Abstract: A protective pack for holding a cartridge for a daisy wheel type printer is disclosed. The cartridge has a supply spool for holding a fresh ribbon pancake and a take-up spool for holding used ribbon. The cartridge body has a viewport extending radially adjacent the ribbon pancake to allow observation thereof. The cartridge includes two arms which define a path for the ribbon to pass between the paper and the printer mechanism. Two drive gears are serially engaged with each other and with the ribbon drive means. When the first drive wheel is driven by a drive shaft of the printer, the second acts as an idler gear so that the direction of ribbon take-up is the same as the direction of the rotation of the drive shaft. When the second gear is driven, it drives the ribbon drive gear means directly so that the rotational direction of the ribbon take-up is opposite that of the drive shaft. The drive gears are located and their lower portions are configured to engage the respective drive shafts of various printers.

Abstract: An improved video tape cartridge having a housing formed in two sections that are pinned together at two hinged knuckle joints by means of removable hinge pins. Each knuckle joint is defined by knuckle members formed on each housing section. Each hinge pin is shaped with a long bent end portion that is directed through one of the knuckle members to be journaled in an aperture in the other of the knuckle members, and an opposite end portion that is held in place by a rib near such other knuckle member.

Abstract: A projection cassette for containing two rolls of silent or sound cinematographic film lying side by side in the same plane, the cassette comprising a case and a lid and having a removable means which when removed forms an opening in the cassette sufficiently large to allow the introduction of at least one of the elements making up a sound reading device or to allow a loop of film to be extracted from the case for sound reading.