Abstract: A leak resistant compliant bushing includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. The outer surface and the inner surface extending between the first end and the second end and define an axial axis. A first plurality of channels extends into the body from the first end. Each of the first plurality of channels includes a terminal end that is spaced from the second end. A second plurality of channels extend into the body from the second end. Each of the second plurality of channels extend between adjacent ones of the first plurality of channels and include a terminal end section that is spaced from the first end.

Abstract: A guide collet for a post driver having a main body configured to partially receive a post therein is attachable to the main body of the post driver and comprises a plurality of parts that collectively form a collet opening when the parts are attached to the main body of the post driver. The collet opening is configured and adapted to slideably receive a post. The parts of the guide collet are separable from each other without tools when the guide collet is detached from the main body of the post driver such that the guide collet is capable of being separated from a post that previously extended through the collet opening without sliding an end of the post through the collet opening.

Abstract: A sheet storage cassette which contains a print sheet in roll form and is attached to a printing apparatus, comprises: a shaft which retaining the print sheet in roll form; and a support portion rotatably supporting the shaft, wherein an urging member protrudes from a maximum outer diameter of the shaft while the print sheet is not attached to the shaft, and urges the inner surface of a hollow portion of the print sheet while the print sheet is attached to the shaft, and a rib portion which continuously extends in a rotational direction and contacts a pickup guide, when the urging member rotates, the rib portion is provided to prevent the pickup guide from interfering with the urging member which rotates together with the shaft.

Abstract: A core holding structure includes a shaft portion in which a core for winding thereon a strip-shaped material is inserted and by which the core is rotationally driven. A roller is provided on an outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion. The roller is configured to make contact with an inner circumferential surface of the core inserted in the shaft portion and rotate in a direction in which the core is attached to or detached from the shaft portion. The core holding structure further includes an elastic member configured to hold the roller and bias the roller radially outwards from the shaft portion when pressed toward the surface of the shaft portion.

Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.

Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.

Abstract: An invention is provided which employs a self-adjusting core section having an outer diameter which essentially matches that, or is larger than that, of the inner diameter of a wire coil, where the self-adjusting core has a vertical slit along the its length to allow the diameter of the core to be adjustable. Bridging the vertical slit are straps secured to the core to determine the core's maximum diameter, and allow the core diameter to be reduced through flexing.

Abstract: A web of a first sheet material and a web of a second sheet material are laminated together by a process wherein the sheet materials are wound, in an interleaved relationship, upon a roller having a radially displaceable outer surface. The roller and webs and then subjected to heating and/or a low-pressure environment so as to complete the lamination. A body of adhesive material, such as a hot melt adhesive, may be interposed between the webs and the heating or low pressure environment can activate this adhesive. Further disposed are particular configurations of rollers with radially displaceable surfaces.

Abstract: A spool, such as supply for a wide-format printer, is provided. The spool comprises a spindle for slidingly receiving an outer shaft, which is typically the core of a roll of print media. A first resiliently deformable gripping ring is circumferentially mounted about the spindle, and a compression mechanism is provided for axially compressing the gripping ring. The axial compression causes radial expansion of the gripping ring, thereby urging the gripping ring into gripping engagement with the outer shaft received on the spindle.

Abstract: The lamination apparatus of this invention is furnished with a supporting member for a core roll around which films and so forth are wound. The supporting member is durable and can hold firmly the core roll without slip of the core roll for the shaft. The lamination apparatus is to form lamination layers of laminate film pasted on the surface of the printed matters like computer output media, posters, advertising fliers and so forth. The supporting member for a core roll is comprised of a flexible tube 74 like a soft vinyl tube with both ends fixed with fitting 75 in the grooves made on the cylindrical surface of the shaft 71 cut in the axial direction which supports a core roll of laminate film, carrier film and so forth.

Abstract: A tube plate supported in a freely rotatable manner in a creel of a cheese-producing textile machine is provided with a tensioning cone that fits into the cheese tube and fixes it. The tube plate includes a base body with the tensioning cone and a clamping ring, axially movable relative to and supported on the base body.

Abstract: A spool for a roll dispenser having a hub, an empty sapce between the hub and the roll, and a flat plate attached to one of the sides of the hub. The roll has a triangular or rectangular core.

Abstract: A tube holder on a creel receives a cardboard tube with a yam wound thereabout. The tube holder is preferably equipped with a tube stop at a non-feeding portion of the tube holder and a tube end protector which is preferably connected to the tube holder at a feeding end of the tube holder. The tube end protector is constructed at least partially out of a resilient material wherein the tube is placed over the tube end protector causing it to deflect until the cardboard tube is properly located on the tube holder wherein the tube end protector resumes its normal configuration and protects the line wound about the cardboard tube from any potential defects at the feeding end of the cardboard tube.

Abstract: Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively into the central hole of the bobbin (13), coupling member (40, 50) being provided on the first mandrel (11) to selectively couple with the second mandrel (15), to allow the coaxial transfer of the bobbin (13) from one to the other of the mandrels (11 and 15).

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor supports adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor supports adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: The device “CENTERS FOR TAPE ROLLS AND THEIR SPOOLS OR ROLLRACK HUBS” has been put forward. This innovation consists of a new shape in the structure of the center of the rolls in a way which is very similar to a triangle which will be called “Delta” and for a second preferred embodiment of the invention which is very similar to a square which will be called “Tetrahedral” and which working with a spool of an adequate shape called “For Delta Rolls” or “For Tetrahedral Rolls” as a second preferred embodiment of the invention, the sliding of the roll on the spool will be hindered and therefore avoid the problems of inconsistency in the tension of the tape in packing machines.

Abstract: An improved electrode assembly for batteries and the like including a central mandrel configured to exert a resilient outward force on a multilayer web wound around the mandrel. The multilayer web includes a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, and a separator layer separating the positive and negative layers. The resilient outward force acts to maintain the tightness of the web roll, thus lowering electrical resistance and enhancing battery cycle life. The mandrel is preferably formed of sheet metal configured to define an S-shape having a central section and first and second resilient leaves extending therefrom. The leaves preferably define substantially planar areas for bearing against an inner turn of the web roll to exert a resilient outward force thereagainst.

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor supports adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: A core/hub assembly for a printing device that provides for easy alignment and insertion, and maintains a secure interface to prevent slippage of the core during printer operation, is disclosed. A hub includes keys mounted at a proximal end which serve to transmit torque when engaged with a core. The hub further includes splines configured to be received within a core and provide longitudinal support thereto. A core includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that cooperate to form channels configured to receive the splines of the hub. A portion of the ribs include compliant radially oriented leaf springs which center the core on the hub and provide a physical fit of the core on the hub by engaging the keys at the proximal end of the core when properly inserted therein.

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor support adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core and derives from such compressive constraint for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively into the central hole of the bobbin (13), coupling means (40, 50) being provided on the first mandrel (11) to selectively couple with the second mandrel (15), to allow the coaxial transfer of the bobbin (13) from one to the other of said mandrels (11 and 15).

Abstract: An adapter for converting a core roll product dispenser into a dispenser for a coreless roll product having a pair of depressions defined in the ends of the coreless roll. The adapter includes: (1) a mounting structure defining a central opening, the mounting structure having a thickness so the central opening has a depth, the mounting structure attachable to a core roll product dispenser; (2) a plunger having a distal end, a central shaft, and a base; and (3) a resilient device connecting the plunger and the mounting structure so that the base of the plunger is located in the central opening and the central shaft and distal end of the plunger protrude from the central opening, the resilient device being configured so that the plunger is adapted to retract into the depth of the central opening when a force is applied against the distal end of the plunger and extend from the central opening when the force is removed.

Abstract: A roll core supporting apparatus comprises a pair of cylindrical handles. Each of the handles provides a generally circular side wall having a plurality of arcuate side wall segments adapted for compressive constraint within the roll core and outward spring bias deflection for gripping the roll core interiorly at one end. The pair of handles, then, are placed in each end of the roll core. The arcuate side wall segments may be axially oriented or circumferentially oriented. The side wall further provides a plurality of spaced-apart, axially-directed stiffening ribs. The roll core is supported by the two handles which allows the film to be dispensed from the roll as it rotates about the handles.

Abstract: A thermal transfer printer including a chassis having opposing side frame members. A pair of cones are each rotatably mounted to one of the opposing side frame members. At least one of the cones has a convex surface with one or more teeth formed thereon. A spool is supported between the pair of cones, wherein the cone teeth engage an end of the spool for rotatably driving the spool. The spool has an elongated body with outwardly extending crush ribs which hold labeling media or ink ribbon thereon.

Abstract: The sealing strip separation film retriever has a tubular spindle with first and second ends and an inside diameter. A plurality of slots in the spindle extend from the second end toward the first end and form fingers. A first end plate is secured to the first end of the spindle. A hand crank is secured to the first end plate. A shaft carries a second end plate and a spindle support block. The spindle support block is telescopically received in the spindle and supports the fingers. A support handle, with a joint, is journaled on the hand crank and on the shaft.