Abstract: A device for receiving an elastomer strand, in particular a sealing strand, that is to be conveyed to a processing location, and for feeding the elastomer strand at the processing location to a device for separating pieces from the elastomer strand and processing them, has a roll that receives the elastomer strand in the form of a coil, a conveying container that receives the roll with the coil and systems for rotating the roll within the conveying container in order to unwind the elastomer strand from the roll and feed it to the processing system. The conveying space required for the device after the elastomer strand has been unwound from the roll can be reduced.

Abstract: A roll roofing material is provided in the form of a cylindrical roll that may or may not have an exterior covering thereon, and with transverse members being provided, carried by the cylindrical roll, and which protrude generally outwardly of an exterior cylindrical surface of the roll. The transverse members inhibit rolling of the roll roofing either off a pitched roof. One or more inserts may be provided in a hollow core of the roll, and connectors may attach a strap to these inserts for transporting the same from ground to a rooftop, or otherwise. Protective covers may be provided at opposite ends of the roll roofing, and the protective covers may comprise the transverse members, as may be desired.

Abstract: Packaging systems include a rotating table and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart spool mount assemblies mounted to the rotating table at respective clipper stations. The spool mount assemblies can include a laterally extending centrifugal force retention shaft that faces an outer perimeter of the table.

Abstract: A delivery vehicle-mounted plastic bag dispenser. An embodiment of delivery vehicle plastic bag dispenser apparatus includes a dispenser brace, at least one mounting connector, and an elongated dispenser rod. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a plastic bag dispenser apparatus that is configured to mount to a wall or shelf of a box truck or cargo truck. The present disclosure provides ease of driver access to plastic bags, and a durable assembly capable of withstanding the rigorous environment of high volume delivery.

Abstract: A rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product. The rolled product dispenser also includes an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object. The rolled product dispenser further includes a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.

Abstract: A paper dispenser has a dispensing opening for paper and also a first roll, which is located in a dispensing position, and a guide path, which leads into the dispensing position and contains a storage position for a reserve roll. The dispensing opening is of a size which, once the first roll has been used up, allows manual access to the paper of the reserve roll, while the reserve roll is still in the storage position.

Abstract: A stackable pallet system for storing and transporting a core-wound roll having a core, the pallet system includes a pallet, a pair of foldable end boards connected to the pallet and a pair of core supports, each disposed on an end board. The pallet includes a platform having a length, a width, a top surface and two longitudinal ends. When the pair of end boards are erected, they are disposed substantially in a parallel configuration and at substantially right angle to the platform. When the pair of end boards are folded, they are disposed substantially parallelly to the top surface; and a pair of core supports. Each end of the core is supported on one of the pair of core supports.

Abstract: A disposable hand towel that can be customized for multiple sensory stimulation. That hand towel comprises a short fabric, cloth-like element for individual hand drying, said cloth-like element having at least two distinct color components, a first main component for a substantial body of the cloth-like element and a second accent component for covering only portions of the cloth-like element, each element further including a plurality of raised regions and recesses for providing each element with a three-dimensional feel. A plurality of such cloth-like elements are adjoined end to end on an elongated sheet and wound onto a central having at least one of: a scent dispensing element and a motion detector sound chip.

Abstract: A toilet tissue roll holder extender which extends the roll diameter capacity of the holder by adhesively attaching flat plastic extender bodies to the inside surfaces of the conventional toilet tissue roll holder arms. In the preferred embodiment, the extenders have compound diameter spindle-receiving holes formed therein and the combination can be used with a toilet tissue core restoring insert of rigid plastic.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a roll spindle comprises two roll supports and a differential.

Abstract: A holder for medical paper to cover an examination surface of a phlebotomy table. The holder includes a crossbar sized to extend across the examination surface of the phlebotomy table and arms extending from a first surface of the crossbar. A roller is configured to be removably supported between the arms a given distance from the first surface of the crossbar and to support a roll of the medical paper. A table receiving slot configured to receive a portion of the phlebotomy table is defined between the crossbar, arms and roller. A paper passage is further defined relative to the crossbar and defines a passage transversing the crossbar and limited within a given lateral range.

Abstract: A spool assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system, comprising a spool rotatably retained in a sealed sheath in a hub-less manner, and a locking mechanism configured to operably engage with the spool to prevent the spool from rotating.

Abstract: A tape dispenser of the present invention includes an integrally-formed main body. The main body has a rack and two semi-crusts. The semi-crusts are pivotably connected to the rack, so that the semi-crusts can be closed for a tape roll to be received therein. Or, the semi-crusts can be opened for placing or replacing the tape roll. The rack has a front plate and a top plate. The front plate, the top plate, and the semi-crusts are rectangularly arranged. Thus, structure strength of the tape dispenser is increased.

Abstract: There is provided herein a dispenser for a rolled product which has a center bore, comprising: a casing having walls and having a top with an opening; a first fastening means disposed on a first inner wall of said casing; a second fastening means disposed on a second inner wall of said casing, wherein said first inner wall is opposite said second inner wall, and said first fastening means is opposite said second fastening means; and an axle fastened to said first and second fastening means, wherein said axle can rotate when fastened.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a dispenser for rolled paper product includes a first arm and a second arm, with the first arm having an elongate member configured to receive a roll of paper product. A first mounting bracket is configured to rotatingly couple the first arm to a mounting surface. The first arm is configured to cover the first mounting bracket from view. A second mounting bracket is configured to rigidly couple the second arm to the mounting surface.

Abstract: Several embodiments of an apparatus for increasing the roll diameter capacity of a toilet paper roll holder are disclosed. One of the embodiments uses elongate extenders which are adhesively attached to the inside surfaces of a conventional roll holder. Another embodiment uses simple links which are attached by pins to the existing spindle receptacles in the roll holder. The links may be substantially permanently attached to the ends of a telescopic spindle.

Abstract: A roll-sheet feeding device stores therein a roll sheet, rotates the roll sheet in an unwinding direction, and feeds the roll sheet. The roll-sheet feeding device includes a jumping preventing unit that suppresses a jumping of the roll sheet when feeding the roll sheet in the unwinding direction by applying a predetermined load to the roll sheet from both sides of the roll sheet.

Abstract: A toilet tissue roll holder extender which extends the roll diameter capacity of the holder by adhesively attaching flat plastic extender bodies to the inside surfaces of the conventional toilet tissue roll holder arms. In the preferred embodiment, the extenders have compound diameter spindle-receiving holes formed therein and the combination can be used with a toilet tissue core restoring insert of rigid plastic.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods are provided for rolling an endoscopic sheet into a tubular configuration.

Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.

Abstract: A tape dispenser of the present invention includes an integrally-formed main body. The main body has a rack and two semi-crusts. The semi-crusts are pivotably connected to the rack, so that the semi-crusts can be closed for a tape roll to be received therein. Or, the semi-crusts can be opened for placing or replacing the tape roll. The rack has a front plate and a top plate. The front plate, the top plate, and the semi-crusts are rectangularly arranged. Thus, structure strength of the tape dispenser is increased.

Abstract: There is provided a roll paper storage cassette and a recording apparatus which do not need a roll paper storage cassette according to the size of roll papers, and prevent a roll paper, a roll-paper shaft, and a roll paper storage cassette from being erroneously loaded. A roll paper storage cassette for housing a roll paper wound around the core portion of a roll paper shaft includes a pair of openable and closable cases, an attachment which can be attached and detached to and from the inside of both ends of the case according to the size of the roll paper, and a regulation member configured to prevent the roll paper shaft of a specific type from entering and allow the roll paper shaft of another specific type to enter in a state where the attachment is detached and configured to be moved from a position where the roll paper shaft of the specific type is prevented from entering in a state where the attachment is attached.

Abstract: A consumable product accommodating device includes an accommodating body, a cushioning member, a weight detecting unit and a control unit. The accommodating body accommodates a consumable product whose weight decreases due to being fed to a consumption side, and is consumed with the accommodating body being configured and arranged to move between a first position and a second position. The cushioning member applies a cushioning force to the accommodating body when the accommodating body moves between the first position and the second position with the cushioning force resisting a movement of the accommodating body. The weight detecting unit is configured and arranged to detect the weight of the consumable product accommodated in the accommodating body. A control unit is configured to control magnitude of the cushioning force applied by the cushioning member according to the detected weight of the consumable product.

Abstract: A disposable counter top protective covering and dispenser for temporarily covering a counter top surface during food preparation includes a roll of protective covering material having opposed first and second ends and first and second support legs that are each configured to be attached to a mounting surface at spaced distance from each other with the roll of protective covering material extending the spaced distance between the first and second support legs and supported at the opposite first and second ends for rotation about a longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: A dispenser suitable for dispensing a rolled product includes a housing having a back plate and a cover openably engaged with the back plate. Each of a pair of roll holder appliances disposed within the housing include a leg having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side. The first end has an attachment feature, and the second end has a first roll holder on the first side, and a second roll holder on the second side opposing and different from the first roll holder. The attachment feature of each appliance is removably attached to the back plate, each appliance being oriented with associated roll holders facing each other and suitably spaced apart so as to receive the rolled product therebetween.

Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area and a rotatable base portion securable to a lower surface of the base portion, wherein the rotatable base portion allows the portable caddy to be rotated with respect to the rotatable base portion.

Abstract: A material (1) for installation over a plurality of regularly spaced joists (12) to insulate a floor structure (10), the material (1) having a plurality of spaced apart sets of linearly arranged holes (3) extending across the width of the material (1), the holes (3) intended to overly the joists so that once the material (1) is in place, flooring material (90) can be adhered to the joists (12) through the holes (3), each set of linearly arranged holes (3) allowing access to 50 to 98 percent of the length of the joist (12) overlain by the set of holes (3).

Abstract: A spool holder and support comprising an axle and two support members, wherein one portion of the peripheral edge of the support members comprises a radius that increases logarithmically in an outward spiral, and wherein another portion of the peripheral edge of the support members connects the inner and outer termini of the spiral section in a straight line. A series, of axle supports are disposed on the surfaces of the support members, including in an array that allows multiple axles for supporting multiple spools. Removable wheels for transporting the system are incorporated into the support members, allowing it to be moved into position, and anchors to hold the device in place can be attached to the support members. A handle, connecting the support members allows heavy spools to be lifted off the ground for dispensing stranded material.

Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.

Abstract: A paper roll feed mechanism rotates a paper roll including recording paper wound in a cylindrical shape to unwind the paper. The paper roll feed mechanism includes the following components. A supporting mechanism rotatably supports the paper roll. At least one paper feed roller unwinds the paper, serving as the outer surface of the paper roll supported by the supporting mechanism, in the lengthwise direction of the paper. A skew correcting member presses a side surface of the paper roll, supported by the supporting mechanism, in the widthwise direction of the paper. The skew correcting member presses outer part of the side surface of the paper roll in a paper unwinding region.

Abstract: A consumable roller holder is disclosed that provides a pair of arms extending from an essentially centrally located mount. A spindle is coupled to one of the arms for supporting a consumable roll and one of the arms is configured to pivot between a closed position and an opened position at which the arm is self-supporting to resist rotation of the arm toward the closed position.

Abstract: A paper, board or material web is wound in a winder of the two-drum type. Winding core (10) ends placed against each other are coupled to be on the same axis of rotation during winding by severing cuts (12U, 12N) which are formed in the ends (11A, 11B) of the winding cores (10) and which deviate from a perpendicular cutting line.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for dispensing adhesive elements, provided at spaced apart locations along a tape, to a target location on a surface. The apparatus comprises means for accommodating said tape in coiled configuration, a rotatably mounted tape dispensing head for dispensing adhesive elements from the tape to said surface; and actuating means. The actuating means includes a handle rotatably mounted on said tape accommodating means and is operably associated with said dispensing head to rotate the dispensing head to present an adhesive element to said target location. The present invention also provides is a method of dispensing adhesive elements from a tape to a target location on a surface.

Abstract: A web winding device (not shown) is disposed in a downstream side from a slitter (not shown) in a web transporting direction. Spacers 34 for positioning and winding cores 33 are mounted alternately to a first winding shaft 26 of the web winding device. Each spacer 34 includes a spacer body 57 being in contact with a peripheral surface of the first winding shaft 26 and contact members 58 being in contact with the winding cores 33 on both sides of the spacer body 57. The contact member 58 is held by a contact member holding recess 59 provided in the spacer body 57. A plurality of resin rollers 62 are disposed between the contact member 58 and the contact member holding recess 59. Thereby, the contact member 58 is rotatably held relative to the spacer body 57. Since each winding core 33 can be rotated independently, it is possible to wind webs at a stable winding tension.

Abstract: A device for controlling the unraveling of a toilet paper roll having a hollow core. The device includes an elongated body sized to extend through the hollow core and to permit rotation of the toilet paper roll relative to a holder. A first end portion and a second end portion of the elongated body is accessible at the hollow core. A lead or strap connects to the first end portion of the elongated body, extends around and applies pressure to the toilet paper roll, and connects to the second end portion of the elongated body.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a tape dispenser having a plurality of spindles 26 that will hold various width tape rolls 14 within a housing 30 containing compartments for the tape rolls. The housing 30 is comprised of a rigid material having a plurality of grooves 28 on opposing walls of the housing for axially mounting spindles 26 holding tape rolls 14 therewith. There are serrated members 20 extending from the housing 30 enabling tape to be sheared into any length needed. Cover 16 also has pivots 22 and a locking element 24.

Abstract: A beam rack utilizes a plurality of mini-beams located in substantially planar layer arrangements wherein the yarn ends are fed in substantially the same direction to directors which direct the yarn to a header. The mini-beams are stacked both horizontally and vertically in the beam rack. The beam rack preferably includes a bearing arm for supporting a plurality of mini-beams along bushings of the mini-beams. The mini-beam is loaded with a warper wherein a plurality of yarn ends are preferably loaded on a single mini-beam. The yam ends can vary anywhere from one yarn to sixteen or more yarns per mini-beam depending on the number of mini-beams required to correspond with yarn feeds for a particular pattern. The yarn ends proceed from the mini-beams to the director, a header and on to a tufting machine.

Abstract: An improved toilet paper dispensing system for providing easy access to a roll of toilet paper. The toilet paper dispensing system includes a base member, one or more spacer members attachable to the base member, a telescoping structure attachable to the spacer members, a cover member attached to telescoping structure, a handle member attached to the cover member, and a toilet paper holder attached to the cover member. The telescoping structure is comprised of a plurality of members slidably connected to one another, sliding longitudinally, guided by a plurality of upper and lower ball bearings in rolling engagement with the telescoping members. The spacer members and base member reposition the telescoping plane of the telescoping structure so as to prevent engagement with obstructions such as a perimeter ridge on a cabinet.

Abstract: An improved toilet paper dispensing system for providing easy access to a roll of toilet paper. The toilet paper dispensing system includes a telescoping structure, a cover member attached to telescoping structure, a handle member attached to the cover member, and a toilet paper holder attached to the cover member. The telescoping structure is comprised of a plurality of members slidably connected to one another, sliding longitudinally, guided by a plurality of upper and lower ball bearings in rolling engagement with said telescoping members.

Abstract: A paper roll supporting device for an image forming apparatus includes a pair of flange members to be inserted into opposite ends of a paper roll. Each flange member includes a flange body made up of a flange portion and a cylindrical support portion that is to be inserted into a tubular core included in the paper roll. A claw member has a plurality of claws capable of protruding from the outer circumference of the support portion. A biasing member exerts a pressure on the claw member. Pressing means is slidable in a direction in which the biasing member is compressible. The pressing means receives one end of the biasing member and contacts the inner circumference of the support portion. A lock/release lever is capable of being brought down for causing the pressing means to slide. The claw member causes its pawls to flare in the radial direction when pressed in the axial direction of the support portion. The device with this configuration can be easily locked to the paper roll.

Abstract: There is provided a method for refilling a system and apparatus for dispensing wet wipes. The system may include a housing, a tray and a cartridge. The cartridge has the ability to be inserted into the dispenser in a pre-selected manner based on the desired orientation of the wipes contained therein.

Abstract: A winding device, having a winding shaft, which can be inserted into and removed from the winding device, and a winding element and bearing journals protruding from both ends in the direction of the center axis of the winding shaft. The winding device has two outer bearings for receiving the bearing journals for rotatable seating of the winding shaft in the winding device, and an additional bearing for the winding shaft is assigned, spaced apart, to each outer bearing. Each outer bearing has a coupling device, and the coupling devices are displaceable along the center axis of the winding shaft and can be connected with or disconnected from the respective ends of the bearing journals. The additional bearings, acting as inner bearings, are formed between the ends of the bearing journals, which can be connected with the outer bearings, and the winding element on the bearing journal of the winding shaft.

Abstract: There is provided a method for refilling a system and apparatus for dispensing wet wipes. The system may include a housing, a tray and a cartridge. The cartridge has the ability to be inserted into the dispenser in a pre-selected manner based on the desired orientation of the wipes contained therein. The use of identifiers on or associated with such produced is further provided.

Abstract: A device for supporting a roll of toilet paper on a bedside commode includes a dowel pin maintained between opposite arm members. The dowel pin is specifically sized and configured for removable receipt through the hollow core tube of a conventional roll of toilet paper. The arm members extend from the dowel pin and removably attach to the frame structure of the bedside commode in a manner which supports the toilet paper roll in convenient reach of a person seated on the commode, thereby permitting sheets of paper to be pulled and separated from the roll as the roll rotates about the dowel pin.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a position of two film rolls so as to align the two film rolls with each other in laminators is disclosed. A shaft holder engages with one end of a housing and movably receives one end of a roll shaft. A connection bolt, having a head and an externally-threaded shank provided with a woodruff key, engages with the other end of the housing from the inside to the outside of the housing, with the head being positioned inside the housing and the shank partially projecting from the housing. A bearing is set in the head of the connection bolt and holds the roll shaft passing though the shaft holder. An annular setting lever engages with the shank of the connection bolt at a position outside the housing. An adjusting handle is fitted over the woodruff key of the connection bolt. The above handle has a radial screw hole, with a wrench bolt being movably screwed into the screw hole so as to removably fix the handle to the woodruff key of the connection bolt.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of two protective film rolls in laminators having two roll shafts individually having a hexagonal cross-section. The right end of each roll shaft is movably received in a cap. A bolt, having a circular head, a woodruff key part and an externally-threaded part, is fitted into a semicircular hole of the cap at the woodruff key part. The bolt also passes through a hole of a right-hand bracket of the laminator prior to engaging with a tension adjusting handle at the externally-threaded part. Both a compression coil spring and a first bushing are commonly fitted over the bolt at a position between the bracket and the handle. A bolt part axially extends from the left end of each roll shaft, while two shaft adjusting handles movably engage with the bolt part. Doubled bushings are fitted over the bolt part at a position between the two shaft adjusting handles.

Abstract: A yarn winding apparatus for winding each of a plurality of continuously advancing yarns to a package. The packages are wound on a winding spindle rotatably mounted in cantilever fashion on a movable spindle support. A stationary holding device is provided which is adapted for engaging the free end of the winding spindle without impeding the rotation of the winding spindle, so as to support the winding spindle at its free end with a holding force during the winding of the packages. Also, the winding spindle and the holding device can be joined to each other by two coupling elements without impeding the movement of the winding spindle which occurs during the winding operation to accommodate the build of the package.

Abstract: A removable auxiliary spool device is provided including a spool having a pair of end plates maintained fixed in parallel planes via a central portion about which a string of material may be stored. Further provided is a pair of end assemblies each having an end face and an engagement portion coupled to the end face for being removably coupled to an associated one of the end plates of the spool thereby allowing convenient dispensing of the string of material.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser includes a base assembly and a slider assembly. The base assembly is fixedly mounted, alongside a toilet, to a support structure such as a vanity. The slider assembly is adapted to slide or translate longitudinally relative to the base assembly. At one end of the slider assembly is located a toilet paper holder. In operation, the slider assembly can be set to a retracted position where the toilet paper roll holder will be stored out of way. When it is desired to use the toilet paper dispenser, the slider assembly may be extended so that someone using the toilet paper may obtain the paper without having to unnecessarily twist or turn.

Abstract: An adapter (1) for dispensers receiving coreless toilet paper rolls (3) having a receptacle (2) into which to place a coreless toilet paper roll (3) and at least one suspension arrangement (8) for fastening the adapter (1) to conventional mountings (9) of wall mounted dispensers (10) use for core-type toilet paper rolls.