Abstract: A corrugated board structure including an upper layer of corrugated board, a bottom film and a middle layer of PU foam. Each side of the bottom PVC film is formed with an inward bent upright folded wall which, during the foaming and expansion procedure of the PU foam, restricts the foaming space so as to continuously produce solid foam structure. The middle PU foam makes the upper and lower layers tightly adhered to each other as an integral body. An edge of the projection on one side and an edge of one of the front and rear ends is free from any PU foam and bottom film so that two adjacent corrugated boards can be overlaid and connected.

Abstract: A tear strip severs a moving paper web as it is being wound onto a drum, so as to enable the paper web to be wound onto an empty drum. The tear strip is made of paper. The tear strip is a multiply folded paper strip, and the plies of the paper strip resting on one another are at least partially adhesively bonded to one another.

Abstract: Methods of forming outserts used to provide printed information to the users and purchasers of pharmaceutical products in which a sheet of paper is folded a number of times in a direction parallel to a first direction and then folded a number of times in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The folds in the second direction are made to produce an outsert having no unfolded exterior sheet edges which lie in a direction parallel to the second direction.

Abstract: A protective probe cover set for a medical probe designed to be inserted in an endocavity or used interoperatively in an incision of a human or an animal body, comprises a probe cover and a sheath-like outer wrapper. The probe cover consists of flat film material and comprises a mouth for inserting the probe. The outer wrapper consists of two plies being joined along their longitudinal edges. The outer wrapper sheaths at least the length of the cover designed to be inserted in said endocavity. The film material is non sensitizing. Preferably, the probe cover is at least partly filled with a gel which is an excellent transmitter for ultrasound waves and can have lubricating properties, for ease of insertion of the probe into the probe cover, while on the other hand, deterimental effects of air bubbles or the like enclosed between the probe cover and the probe itself are avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate article formed of multiple incompatible polymer plies. The laminate article has a flange construction which limits delamination in areas of the article heretofore prone to delaminate and thus provides improved structural integrity, longevity and appearance and a longer useful life in a range of applications.

Abstract: Two types of disposable pans made from a paper sheet material by press means are disclosed, particularly designed to prevent its paper configuration from easily deforming and/or to prevent its bottom portion from easy burning or scorching. The one type includes at least two parts, a bowl-like concave part having a bottom portion and an opening divergent part extended upwards from said concave parts. This type necessitates a specific supporting means when used with a cooking oven. The another type additionally includes a flange part interposed between said two parts and can be used without any supporting means. In order to prevent the paper configuration from easy deforming, a plurality of folds are provided on the opening divergent part to have the overlapped width small, and/or a synthetic resin is laminated on said paper sheet material.

Abstract: A dispensable, folded absorbent web product composed of: a first, central panel; a second panel, unitary with said first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel; a third panel, unitary with the first panel, and folded over a second side of the first panel; a fourth panel, unitary with the second panel, and folded so as to be positioned between the first and second panels; and a fifth panel, unitary with the third panel, and folded so as to be positioned between the first and third panels, such that a portion of the third panel and fifth panel overlap a portion of the second panel and fourth panel generating an area of non-uniform thickness across the length of the product which provides for easier, more reliable dispensing.

Abstract: A synthetic resin article includes a translucent or semitranslucent external portion (10) and an internal portion (1) having on its external surface an ornament, in particular a gold or silver metallization. The external and internal portions (10 and 1) comprise complementary assembly structure (8, 14; 5, 11) and are assembled by wedging and ultrasonic welding. The internal portion (1) is formed of a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polyamide, PVC, polyethylene terephthalate and methylpentene resins. The external portion (10) is constituted of a translucent or semitranslucent synthetic resin. The internal portion (1) is a tubular element comprising a bottom (2) of larger transverse cross section than a tubular portion (3) of the internal portion (1) and which has a bent-back edge (4) extending along the tubular portion (3) of the tubular element creating a recess (5).

Abstract: In an automotive upholstery component including a trim main body and an ornamental sheet mounted on a selected part of the surface of the trim main body, the ornamental sheet is attached to the trim main body without using a bonding agent so that the fabrication steps may be reduced in number, the working environment may be improved, and the design characteristics of the product may be enhanced. A door trim main body is placed on an upper die for pressing which is equipped with a welder upper electrode, and the ornamental sheet is placed on the lower die for pressing which is equipped with a welder lower electrode. High frequency electric current of a prescribed voltage is applied across the upper and lower electrodes so that the ornamental sheet may be attached to a prescribed part of the surface of the door trim main body 20 over the entire area of the ornamental sheet, and the use of a bonding agent may be thereby abolished.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: A fan folded product and method for packaging preprinted fan folded cards or other material for attachment and for continuous feeding to a distribution machine. The cards are packaged in a series of rows having multiple stacks of cards in each row. The cards are pre-spliced together between adjacent rows to provide continuous folding of the cards. Alternate rows of cards are reversed fan folded and then packaged so that bottommost cards feed up the side wall of each stack in the opposite direction as the adjacent rows to provide continuous feeding in a serpentine manner of the cards to the distribution machine.

Abstract: A food preparation foil including a metal foil layer having a first flexible non-stick coating created on the metal foil layer and having channel folds running the width thereof that are oriented in parallel and spaced at intervals of about one and one-half (11/2") inch. Each channel fold includes a number of steam release apertures formed therethrough.

Abstract: An injection molded trim strip and a method for its formation are provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing an elongate, polymeric strip having an upper surface, a lower surface which is spaced from the upper surface and first and second ends; removing material from the polymeric strip inwardly from at least one of the first and second ends so as to create a modified strip; and injection molding with a polymeric material to fill at least a portion of an area formerly occupied by the removed material to create a trim strip having an intermediate surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces formed from the injected polymeric material.

Abstract: A fibrous insulation batt having a length and a width and including a first and second section, where each section is approximately one half the length of the batt, is folded so that the first section is generally parallel to and contacting the second section. The batt has two folds across its width and located between the first and second sections. The two folds are spaced apart from each other a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the uncompressed insulation batt. The two sections of the batt remain generally parallel to and contact each other when the batt is laid horizontal and in an unrestrained condition.

Abstract: A hand held masking machine for applying tape along both edges of a sheet of masking material which has relatively movable frame portions that engage and journal opposite ends of a roll of masking material to accurately position tape being applied to its edges; frame portions adapted to have end portions of tape on the machine adhered thereto so that the masking machine can adhere tape along both or only a desired one of the masking material edges; an adjustable cutting blade assembly that accommodates applying tapes of different widths to the masking material, and specially longitudinally folded rolls of masking material so that the taped masking material may be wider that the roll from which the masking material is dispensed.

Abstract: A stack of paper web products such as tissues, towels, napkins, hankies, wet wipes, and the like, and a method for making same wherein a plurality of sheets of the paper web product are stacked one on top of the other with each of the folded sheets having a fold configuration that creates a substantially rectangular footprint having four edges. Each sheet in the stack has at least one folded edge. After formation of the stack, micro encapsulated chemicals such as essential oils are applied to the side of the stack such that the essential oil containing microcapsules become adhered to the individual sheets along the folds. This stack of sheets are then packaged thereby minimizing the amount of handling and manipulation of the stack and the individual sheets after the microcapsules have been applied thereto. The microcapsules on an individual sheet are caused to rupture by the extraction of individual sheets from the package and through normal use of the paper web product.

Abstract: A paper-saving, trash-decreasing device for utilizing used standard-sized envelopes as either rigid, hand-held portable writing-paper or as rigid writing-paper stabilized on a desk-top by weight of the writing arm, said device being a stiff sheet sized to fit all the way into a standard-sized flap-sealed, one-end opened envelope and project therefrom, having projection affixed with a resilient friction pad positioned to contact the desk surface. This device has further paper-saving, trash-decreasing utility when it is attached by flexible bands to the hard back of a standard note-pad so that when the note-pad is placed on a desk, hard-back down, the resilient friction-pad of this device will be in contact with the desk top so as to stabilize the note-pad even when it is written on near its bottom edge.

Abstract: A composite structure is provided which facilitates the joining of members having different physical properties, and that have sheet portions that lie facewise adjacent to each other. A first sheet-like member (16, FIG. 6 ) of first required properties such as steel which has high strength, is formed with a plurality of recesses (30A, 32A, 84). A second sheet-like member (24) of second required properties such as aluminum which has low weight and corrosion resistance, is formed with upstanding flanges to partially surround the first member. The second member is laid facewise against the first member and locations (26A, 28A, 80) on the second member are pressed into the recesses of the first member to join them. The first member preferably has tapered recesses (30A, 32A) in each of two opposite edges, and also (84) in its bottom face, and the second member has edge portions forming upstanding flanges (26A, 28A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a canvas reinforcement structure which enables canvas to become strong enough to sustain greater external force (such as wind), and enlarge tension strength to avoid breakage as well as form overall restraint effect for obtaining whole covering performance; it comprises reinforcement corner block mounted on respective corners of canvas, and corner block including upper and lower reinforcement pieces to form contact limited room and outlet hole for retaining canvas and therefore rivetting together with canvas by means of rivet; central position having through hole, collar rope hole for building up each corner of canvas with resistant ability against tearing force without risk of breakage; and restraint portion is folded with appropriate width of canvas for inserting restraint rope and auxiliary rope wrapping body so as to strengthen resistance of canvas periphery against lifting over as well as reinforcing the effect of secure tying.

Abstract: A blade member, mountable onto an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, such as copier, printer, facsimile, word processor, and the like, for removing residual matter from an electrophotographic photosensitive member, includes an elastic blade one side surface of which is flat in a longitudinal direction thereof and the other side surface of which has a vertical portion perpendicular to an end surface of the elastic blade, and an inclined portion inclined with respect to the vertical portion, the inclined portion having a larger thickness than the vertical portion, and a support member for supporting the elastic blade. A thickness (f) of a portion of the elastic blade, which is engaged by the support member at a side of the one side surface, is greater than a thickness (g) of a portion of the elastic blade which is engaged by the support member at a side of the other side surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a universal, multi-ply, nonjamming package outsert having multiple folds, manufactured from an integral sheet of stock, the outsert having compact edges about its periphery, which are inserted into packages to provide printed information, instructions and warnings to the users of the product, for example, pharmaceutical or cosmetic products, and the like. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Decorative pleats have two cuts made in each of two or more pleats and the fold of the pleat is reversed between the cuts. When used as a decorative display for a photograph, picture, merchandise or other item, the cuts may be made angularly to hold the item in place. Cuts may be perpendicular to the fold of the pleat, angular to the fold, zigzag, curvilinear or of other shape. The pleats may be a blind, a lantern or of other shape.

Abstract: A vinyl shake for being affixed to an exterior wall of a building is disclosed. The shake comprises a textured sheet having an upper flanged portion and a lower flanged portion, the upper flanged portion being bent downwardly on one side of the textured sheet, the lower flanged portion being bent upwardly on the reverse side of the textured sheet, the upper flanged portion including at least one opening formed therein, the textured sheet including at least one opening formed therein and aligned coaxially with the opening formed in the upper flanged portion, the upper flanged portion including a lip laterally coextensive therewith and extending downwardly below and beyond the coaxially aligned openings formed in the upper flanged portion and textured sheet.The forgoing abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed, nor is it intended to be limited as to the scope in any way.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locally introducing fluid, such as a gas, at a predetermined location into molten resin downstream from a resin injection aperture to form a hollow part. The gas is utilized at the localized area to distribute the molten resin, to eliminated molded in stress and to prevent formation of sink marks in the part during resin solidification. An overflow reservoir outside of the mold cavity is filled with the resin during resin injection and then the gas is introduced into the reservoir through a fluid aperture and into the part. The reservoir creates a cocoon of solidified material to act as a seal to prevent gas leakage. One hollow body formed by the method and system includes a substantially endless hollow body portion with a fluid opening for communicating the interior of the hollow body portion with the locally introduced fluid. The hollow body provides an internal gas manifold and means for greater structural integrity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective patch for smoothly covering labels in existing garments. The patch includes a flexible member formed of cotton flannel, and an adhesive material on the flexible member. The adhesive material forms a first adhesive that extends within a ring-shaped region proximate an edge margin of the flexible member, the first adhesive being releasable from the garment for exposing the label. A marginal portion of the flexible member is folded against a facing portion of the flexible member for forming a double thickness of the flexible member with the edge margin being spaced inwardly from an outer perimeter of the patch. A second adhesive secures the marginal portion to the facing portion, the marginal portion having a corner width at locations of minimum radius of the outer perimeter, the corner width being less than half of the minimum radius for limiting projections of the perimeter margin away from the facing flexible material.

Abstract: In a method of producing spacer elements between pairs of mutually facing membrane surfaces for a fluid purifier, to minimize the number of separate parts required in the assembly of a membrane module for the fluid purifier, the sides of mutually parallel strings of spacer material are joined with the surfaces obliquely to a longitudinal extension of the surfaces. The surfaces are turned to face one another with respective parallel strings intersecting and abutting one another.

Abstract: A puzzle paper-block structure, which is made of a piece of paper having a given folding strength; the paper is folded symmetrically along a horizontal folding line, and then is folded further along a vertical folding line to form two sides (left and right sides); a symmetrical oblique folding line is used as a reference line to fold the left and right sides towards the vertical folding line; each side of the paper folded is folded into two fold sides (an inner and outer fold sides) along the oblique folding line; the inner and outer fold sides are folded together to form into an outer wing side; then, the outer end of the paper is folded along an inner-wing oblique folding line to have an outer fold side bent towards the inner triangle side to form into a symmetrical inner wing side.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: A folded sheet article (20) comprises a sheet (22) of material having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (24, 26) and two diagonally opposite stiff portions (28, 30) at respective corner segments (32, 34) of the sheet (as disclosed in the inventor's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,156,898) and has a pocket (40) at at least one of the segments (32, 34). Pocket (40) may be formed separately, may comprise the stiff portion (28), which may be folded back onto itself to form the pocket (40), or may (alone or together with said portion (28)) be formed from the sheet (22). The stiffening may be provided by a removable card (58) in pocket 40). Such card (58) may bear coded information (60) related to information (62) borne by sheet (22). Pocket (40) may have an egress retarder (64) to retard egress of a card (58).

Abstract: A sheet of material having a first set of concertina folds and, so as to be transverse to these when the sheet is folded with these folds, a second set of concertina folds, the sheet being provided with two diagonally opposite holding portions at segments thereof, which segments are at or near diagonally opposite corners of the sheet and defined by folds and/or edges thereof, one of the holding portions being stiff and the opposite holding portion having a part extending beyond the remainder of the sheet when folded, so as to be suitable to be held in a binder; the part may be pre-bound in a book or may have punch-holes, suitable for a ring-binder; the material, part from the stiff portion, may be of paper-like plastics material that is tear-resistant.

Abstract: A generally rectangular sheet is folded upon itself along a first crease that is parallel with two edges of the sheet. The position of the fold is located to create a structure having a region of double thickness but in which one of the edges is offset from the other. The folded structure is folded upon itself along a second crease that is parallel with the first crease to provide a first flap of double thickness that lies upon one surface of the structure. The structure also is folded upon itself along a third crease that is parallel with the first and second edges and within the region of double thickness to provide a second flap lying upon the one surface. In the totally folded sheet, the one of the edges is closer to the center of the sheet than the other edge. A unique dispenser is provided which allows the user to grasp only the one edge so that the sheet product unfolds completely when pulled from the dispenser.

Abstract: A trim strip for attachment to a substrate such as a vehicle includes a metallic core member and a one-piece outer layer which includes injection molded plastic inserts. In addition, a method of making the trim strip includes the steps of bonding an outer layer to the core member wherein the outer layer extends beyond the longitudinal ends of the core member, injection molding plastic inserts which bond to the outer layer, and forming the outer layer over the ends of the core member, thereby forming end caps over the metallic core.

Abstract: A bellows is formed from a plurality of elemental pieces. A plurality of the elemental pieces are integrally formed as a one piece of continuous sheet material defining borders between the pieces. The border includes partial discontinuous for identifying folding portion of the pieces for mating adjacent pieces. Continuity of adjacent pieces is maintained by bridging portions which serves as positioning means for precisely mating the adjacent pieces for connecting peripheral edges for completing the bellows.

Abstract: A single layer protective cover of a flexible synthetic leather-like material resistant to automotive chemicals and having a smooth cushioning non-slipping non-scratching inward or under surface of a length and width to cover an automotive fender adequately for its protection against scratches while a technician is working under the raised hood of the automobile and flexible means having terminal hooks to secure said cover.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles, such as smoke filters, which contain fibers that have complex geometry in combination with tobacco smoke modifying agents such as flavorants. The fibers are preferably made of a polyester such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and preferably are capable of spontaneously transporting water or n-decane on their surfaces. The articles of the invention result in improved delivery of the tobacco smoke modifying agent to the user.

Abstract: A multilayered reflective polymeric body of alternating layers of polymers wherein at least a portion of the layers are in a folded-over relationship is provided along with a coextrusion apparatus and method of preparing the multilayer polymeric body. The reflective polymeric body includes at least first and second diverse polymeric materials having a sufficient number of alternating layers of the first and second polymeric materials such that a portion of the light incident on the body is reflected. The first and second polymeric materials differ from each other in refractive index by at least about 0.03. The reflective body is thermoformable and may be fabricated into wall panels, dishware, decorative trims, and the like, and may also find use in security applications such as credit cards, credit card emblems, or on currency.

Abstract: A cover sheet for medical tables, beds or gurneys comprises a sheet formed from a high tensile strength, plastic with opposed ends of the sheet folded and seamed to provide pockets. The pockets are inverted for assemblage over the ends of the medical tables, beds or gurneys. Methods of continuously fabricating such cover sheets from a roll of plastic material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flat web-shaped blank is formed with a pair of parallel recesses, each of which defines an angle of less than 90.degree. to permit the faces of the recess to press against each other when the side sections of the blank are pivoted into a U-shape. The pressing of the lateral faces of the recess against each other serves to bias the side sections away from each other. The flat blank can be wound in a coil for storage and transportation purposes. The blank can be readily shaped into a U-shaped guide rail and inserted into the groove of an associated window frame portion. Shoulders on the outside of the side sections of the blank can snap fit into grooves in the walls of the groove of the window frame portion.

Abstract: A gasket comprises a peripheral loop of sheet metal encased in an elastomeric material, the core being locally thickened, preferably in the vicinity of fixing screws by lateral projections from the stamping which are folded over to double the thickness, and the double thickness is then joggled to distribute the thicker portions symmetrically of the single sheet portion, the thickened portion then being closed to control the dimensions more accurately and tend to lock the edges together.

Abstract: Composite laminated adhesive tape coiled endlessly in roll form, comprising a central tape and first and third fastening tapes each disposed at respective ends thereof, with the surface of said fastening tapes being provided, at least partly, with pressure-sensitive adhesive, wherein in cross section the composite laminated adhesive tape coiled endlessly in roll form is folded in Z-form, with the top, slanted and bottom bars of the Z-shape being formed by separate first, second and third tape sections of first fastening tape, second central tape and third fastening tape, respectively.

Abstract: This relates to the special construction of shells for closure panels of composite closures which, in production, for all practical purposes will eliminate nesting of stacked closure panels. Most specifically, each closure panel will be provided with flutes indenting the skirts thereof so as to prevent closure panels from nesting when stacked. Preferably, each closure panel is provided with at least three flutes and preferably four with the circumferential spacing of the flutes of a closure panel all being different and when the shells of the closure panels are formed in a multiple cavity die, the flute arrangement in each cavity will also be different. This will, for all practical purposes, eliminate nesting of the closure panels when stacked during production.

Abstract: A sheet of paper or like material having a first and a second set of concertina folds with the second set of folds being transverse to the first set when the sheet is folded. The sheet is provided with two stiff portions at diagonally opposite corner segments of the sheet, so that the sheet can be unfolded with a single movement and possibly using only one hand to grasp and unfold the sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved elastic band and in particular to one including a first portion with a plurality of longitudinal serrated projections and a second portion with smooth surface, whereby articles with a cylindrical contour may be conveniently secured together without worrying about the separation of the articles.

Abstract: A business form has a plurality of portions used as labels for carrying data or information and such labels are placed on packages or containers in transit. The business form has at least one portion which is folded under another portion and the form includes lines of perforations and slits for enabling the folding and for separation of certain parts. An address label has edge portions secured to the package or container and at least one edge portion is designed to be conveniently released from a release liner carrying the labels.

Abstract: A customized shock-absorbing wrapper band comprising at least two rows of gas-filled cushions of arbitrary shape and size formed by joining two flexible webs, at least one of which is thermoformable, and pressurizing the thermoformed recesses when sealing such by the other web in a sealing station of a thermoforming, roller operated machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interleaved L-fold towel arrangement which minimizes a number of different types of commonly occurring paper towel dispensing failures. Each towel in the interleaved stack of towels in the present invention is comprises of a sheet which has been folded in half to substantially create a two-ply arrangement. A second fold is imparted to the towel substantially to the first fold thereby creating a lead flap and a trailing flap. The lead flap begins with the first fold and thereby creates a tab end which is two-ply and which will not delaminate on dispensing. The user will thus always be grasping a two-ply product as it is being dispensed thereby minimizing tear-out and tab-out failure.The lead flap preferably has less width than the trailing flap, thus limiting the amount of deformation which must be imparted by the trailing flap to the lead flap next to be dispensed to cause said lead flap to be drawn through the dispensing opening of a dispenser.

Abstract: A foldable foam mat has a longitudinal fold line extending over the entire length of the foam mat and a plurality of transverse fold lines which are arranged in pairs and extend, perpendicular to the longitudinal fold line, over half of the mat toward the edges of the mat. One of each of the transverse fold lines, which are arranged in pairs, is configured as a single fold line, and one as a double fold line. Preferably, the fold lines have an asymmetric configuration, referring to the cross section of the foam mat.

Abstract: A folded towel and a method for making a folded towel comprised of a composite product including one surface formed by smooth tissue and an opposite surface formed by an absorbent dry formed fabric product.

Abstract: Cover with a self-adhesive finish on one side and strip-like application of adhesive, characterized in that the cover is in the form of extensible folds and only one of the outer surfaces of the folded structure carries adhesive.

Abstract: A device for mounting a transparency. The device includes back and front sheets of transparent plastic. The outer edges of the sheets are continuously bonded together. In a preferred embodiment, an opaque coating on the front sheet defines one or more generally rectangular windows. Each window is variously sized to permit the transparency to be viewed therethrough but to prevent light from leaking around the transparency. The sheets are continuously bonded together along three sides of the window to form a pocket between the sheets for mounting the transparency. A slit is formed along a fourth side of the window for inserting the transparency into the pocket.