Abstract: A method and a machine for producing absorbent sanitary articles comprising a central body and pairs of front and rear side panels. The side panels are obtained from two continuous web materials on which a series of first transverse cuts are carried out, alternating with a series of second transverse cuts, defining on each of said web materials a first and a second succession of front and rear side panels in which each of the front panels is preceded and followed by one of the rear panels, and each of the rear panels is preceded and followed by one of the front panels, and wherein the proximal edge of each of the rear panels is aligned with the distal edge of each of the front panels and the distal edge of each of the rear panels is aligned with the proximal edge of each of the front panels.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for folding an article into three parts comprising first folding a leading end portion of the article to form a first folded article, and second folding a trailing end portion of the first folded article, wherein the first folded article is transported with a moving direction change no higher than about 45 degree.

Abstract: A targeted mass mailing system and method including use of a pre-engineered subassembly. The subassembly is a unit of printable substrate which is processed according to at least one client-specified rule and which includes a unique identifier having associated code that drives manufacturing of the subassembly into a final assembly that constitutes at least one component of a mailing package, wherein the printable substrate may include at least one of paper, cardboard, plastic and foil, wherein the at least one component includes at least one mailing package insert and/or a mailing package container, wherein processing includes, but is not limited to, at least one of printing, folding, cutting, perforating, trimming, gluing, slitting, die-cutting, personalizing, matching, tipping, affixing, inserting, flipping, inverting, on-serting, labeling, enclosing and enveloping of the unit, and wherein the unique identifier is preferably removable.

Abstract: An absorbent article has an absorber disposed between a permeable front surface sheet and a rear surface sheet of a non-woven fabric; wherein the front surface sheet is provided with ridged convex portions continuing in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article at a specified interval in the width direction of the absorbent article, and provided with dot-like concave embossments at the right side adjacent position and the left side adjacent position alternately at an interval in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article on the both sides of each of the convex portions, and the concave embossments are arranged in a zigzag pattern as a whole. The convex portion is an inclined surface having a relatively steep gradient on one side and a relatively gentle gradient on the other side, and the cross-sectional shape of the convex portion is an asymmetrical shape.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a skin-surface side sheet; a non-skin surface side sheet; an absorber; and a waistline retaining unit. Leg stretching units are arranged in the inner side in a longitudinal direction from diaper ends that configure the outer circumference of the disposable diaper or the inner side in a widthwise direction from the diaper ends. A part of the waistline retaining unit is arranged in at least one of a first region in an outer side in the longitudinal direction from the ends of the leg stretching units, and a second region in an outer side in the widthwise direction from the ends of the leg stretching units. A joint region where the skin-surface side and non-skin surface side sheets are joined is provided along the diaper ends in at least one of a first region and a second region.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rotary drum for disposing a workpiece on a web and a web position guiding mechanism for guiding a position of the web. The rotary drum includes a suction unit for sucking the workpiece. The suction unit is configured to change a disposition direction of the workpiece from a first disposition direction at the reception point to a second disposition direction at a delivery point. An external shape of the workpiece sucked by the suction unit is an external shape in which an outer edge portion of the workpiece is close to a rotary shaft side of the rotary drum. At an abutment point, a central portion of the workpiece and the web come into contact with each other. At the delivery point, the web is disposed so that an outer edge portion of the workpiece and the web come into contact with each other.

Abstract: A rod is provided, formed from a first sheet including a tobacco material and a second sheet including a non-tobacco flavourant, the first and second sheets being gathered together and circumscribed by a wrapper. The rod may be used as a component part of an aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: A food tray adapted to be removably located in a predetermined position in a compartment is provided having a tray body and a fixed movable stop member. The tray body includes a first end and a second end, a bottom and a sidewall structure defining a volume. The fixed movable stop member is located at one end of the tray body and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. When the tray is inserted in the compartment in the predetermined position, the fixed movable stop member is in the extended position and restrains further insertion of the tray into the compartment. A method of making a food tray in accordance with the invention is provided. Also provided is a method of storing food within a food tray to be contained in a pass-through compartment.

Abstract: A pad is disclosed having a grid of absorbent structures (e.g., squares) formed on the pad. The pad may be used to quantify or otherwise assess blood loss by a patient. For example, blood lost by the patient and absorbed by the pad may be quantified by counting the number of saturated squares on the pad and taking into account the known absorbance of each square.

Abstract: A package having a recloseable pour spout is disclosed, with the package including front and rear package panels which may be joined at respective side edges thereof by inwardly extending side gussets. An upper edge portion of the package is removable, including one of the side gussets, to form a pour spout for dispensing the contents of the package. A fastener strip, which can be detachably connected to itself, extends between confronting inside surfaces of the front and rear package panels, adjacent to the pour spout, whereby the pour spout can be conveniently closed after the package is initially opened. A method of forming the present package is also disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the methods herein relate to the fabrication of diaper pants wherein side panels connected with the first waist region of a discrete chassis are conveyed in a first direction until a second waist region advances past a nip. The crotch region of the chassis is then redirected into the nip, folding the chassis to position the second waist region into a facing relationship with the first waist region. The folded chassis is then conveyed in a second direction with the side panels positioned on panel conveyors extending laterally outward from the first waist region. As the folded chassis travels in the second direction, the panel conveyors twist to position end regions of the side panels to connect with the second waist region of the folded chassis. The side panels and the waist regions of the folded chassis may also be compressed between the panel conveyors and a roller.

Abstract: A print job includes a container page, product pages, and a stacking pattern. Methods and systems automatically pattern a first material according to a container pattern specified by the container page to output a flat and patterned container sheet to a stacking location, and automatically fold the flat and patterned container sheet at the stacking location to form a three-dimensional container. Further, such methods and systems automatically print markings specified by the product pages on additional sheets of material. Then, after forming the three-dimensional container and printing the markings, such methods and systems automatically pattern the additional sheets of material according to a product pattern specified by the product pages to output product items to the stacking location. Further, such methods and systems automatically stack the product items in the three-dimensional container. The container pattern has a specific size and shape to accommodate the stacking pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, fraction motor, final drive assembly, battery pack, and a supercapacitor module electrically connected to the battery pack. The vehicle also has first and second clutches and a controller. The clutches have opposite apply states. The first clutch connects an engine driveshaft to the motor to establish a neutral-charging mode. The second clutch connects an output shaft of the motor to the final drive assembly to establish a drive mode. The controller selects between the drive and neutral-charging modes in response to input signals. The drive mode uses energy from the supercapacitor module and battery pack to power the traction motor. The neutral-charging mode uses output torque from the engine to charge the supercapacitor module and battery pack. The clutches may be pneumatically-actuated, and the vehicle may be characterized by an absence of planetary gear sets.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.

Abstract: To provide a novel method of production and system of production which are suitable for producing a cleaning member excellent in cleaning performance and further which enable efficient production. The present invention is a method of producing a cleaning member which is obtained from a multilayer web which contains at least a fiber bundle and a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the method including at least a step of conveying the fiber bundle and a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the tension of the fiber bundle in the step of conveying the fiber bundle being lower than the tension of the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric in a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: An absorbent article (20) having an absorbent core comprising at least about 80% of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) by weight of its absorbent material. An acquisition-distribution system (ADS) (50) is at least partially disposed between the absorbent core and the topsheet. The ADS extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article at least from a point A1 disposed at a distance D from the front edge to a point A2 disposed at a distance D from the back edge of the article, D being equal to 32% of the length L of the article. The ADS has a basis weight which may be at least 20% lower at the point A2 than at the point A1.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for image-based measurement and inspection of pre-engineered structural components, such as building trusses and wall panels. A system can include: a light source; a camera; a first memory storage; a second memory storage; and a processing unit configured to (i) detect a characteristic of the structural component, (ii) compare the characteristic to a corresponding characteristic of at least one reference data, and (iii) indicate a result of the comparison. A method can include: causing a light source to illuminate a portion of the structural component, receiving a reflection of the light source from the illuminated portion of the structural component, and storing data corresponding to the intensity of the reflection; comparing the stored data to at least one reference data; and indicating a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A greeting card flag includes one or more panels removeably attached to a decorative flag in a specific pattern enabling the decorative flag and attached panel(s) to fold into a greeting card shape. A recipient can open and read the greeting card flag as one would a standard greeting card before removing the panel(s) and displaying the decorative flag as one would display a standard decorative flag. The greeting card flag may also include connected panels allowing for a recipient to remove the panels without changing the relative positions of the panels and further allowing a recipient to reassemble the panels into a greeting card. A foldable flag hanger may be inserted into an envelope. When unfolded, the hanger supports a flag for display or decoration.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment unit including a longitudinal core around an axis, a support mat, and powdered insulation impregnated between first and second layers of the support mat. In assembly, the mat is first wrapped around the core once, and powdered insulation is applied to the surface of the unwrapped portion of the mat prior to further winding whereby powdered insulation is disposed between mat layers after further winding.

Abstract: Laminated rolls of sealed graphite pouches and methods for making the same are provided. The laminated roll can include a first substrate having a length and a plurality of sealed pouches disposed on the substrate at predetermined intervals along its length. Each sealed pouch can include a graphite sheet having first and second sides, the first side affixed to the substrate, and a second substrate affixed to at least the second side of the graphite sheet and to a portion of the substrate to fully seal the graphite sheet within an enclosed space. In one embodiment, the roll of sealed graphite sheet pouches can be fixed to a roll of another substrate in a roll-to-roll fashion and the combined rolls can be cut into discrete portions for use in a particular application. For example, the roll of the other substrate can be a roll of enhanced spectral reflector (ESR).

Abstract: A method for producing sanitary articles (10) wearable as pants, provided with at least one pair of side panels (16) designed to connect the end parts of the article around the waist of the user envisages providing a web of laminar material (31) for the aforesaid side panels (16) and subjecting said web of laminar material (31) to segmentation (90) by cutting the web with cuts (91, 91?) so as to obtain a chain of said side panels (16). Two webs of laminar material are provided for the lateral containment sheets (22) of the topsheet (13), and each side panel (16) is connected (110) by welding (45) to the corresponding lateral containment sheet (22) at its own proximal edge (160).

Abstract: A method for providing a containment system includes providing a permanently closed containment pant and providing a discrete absorbent insert. The containment pant includes an elastically extensible chassis and a sling positioned within the chassis that includes a fluid-impervious pouch. The pouch has a first end section maximum width of at least 145 mm, a central section maximum width of less than 115 mm, and a second end section maximum width of at least 145 mm. The containment pant is substantially devoid of an integrated absorbent core. The absorbent insert includes an absorbent core with a first end section maximum width of at least 120 mm, a central section maximum width of less than 100 mm, and a second end section maximum width of at least 120 mm. The absorbent insert is devoid of a fluid-impervious layer.

Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed, in some embodiments, that involve treating a tissue site with reduced pressure, wherein the dressing includes a dressing reduced-pressure indicator that allows one to ascertain that the reduced pressure applied at the dressing is greater than a threshold reduced pressure. The dressing reduced-pressure indicator may include a moving member that is adapted to move under reduced pressure and a visual indicator associated with the moving member. Another embodiment uses an electro-mechanical indicator to provide a powered visual alert or audible alert or another output signal. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an absorbent article that may comprise a main body graphic zone. A front belt portion and a back belt portion may each have a waist end region adjacent a waist opening, wherein front and back waist panels of an absorbent main body do not overlap with front or back waist end regions. The front and back belt portions may each have a leg end region adjacent the proximal edges. Left and right side panels of the front and back belt portions may each have a tummy belt region between the waist end region and the leg end region. And, the waist end region may have an opacity of at least 15 points greater than that of the tummy belt region.

Abstract: A female incontinence pad is adapted to be positioned in a garment with the portion of the pad that is proximate to the urethra being bigger and more absorbent and the portion of the pad spaced apart from the urethra, thereby allowing the pad to have a smaller profile. The pad comprises a body that includes a front section, a middle section and a back section. The front section is adapted to cover the urethra of a user, and is wider and thicker than the back section so as to be able to absorb more liquid than the back section. The middle section has a width and thickness that tapers from the width and thickness of the front section to the width and thickness of the back section. The pad may include one or more adhesive patches.

Abstract: A sheet of side gusset material 3 is folded into halves, superposed into two layers and interposed between webs of panel material 1 and 2. One of the webs of panel material 1 is folded along a longitudinal folded line 8 to make the webs of panel material 1 and 2 open and make an open surface formed on the webs of panel material 1 and 2. One of the layers of side gusset material 3 is folded along the longitudinal folded line 8 to make the layers of side gusset material 3 open along with an auxiliary gusset portion 7 and make an open surface formed on the layers of auxiliary gusset portion 7. A web of bottom gusset material 4 is superposed on the open surfaces of panel material 1 and 2 and auxiliary gusset portion 7.

Abstract: A machine for inserting honeycomb separators into boxes, comprising: at least two gripping elements (10, 20) predisposed for being associated to a first transversal wall (T1) and to a second transversal wall (T2) of a honeycomb and for rotating by a predetermined angle about a respective rotation axis (Z1, Z2); a first rotation mechanism, predisposed for rotating said gripping elements (10, 20) about the respective rotation axes (Z1, Z2); said first rotation mechanism comprises: a crossbar (2), which rotates parallel to itself on a horizontal plane, and a connecting mechanism which connects the crossbar (2) to the gripping elements (10, 20), said connecting mechanism being an articulated parallelogram.

Abstract: Provided is a packing material enabling easy transportation and manufacture, and having a shape configured to protect portions corresponding to corners of a gas storing section by supplying a gas or liquid. In a packing material 1 including a plate-shaped member 21 having a surface of thermal weldability, and a gas storing section 42 formed by thermally welding plastic film members 22 having thermal weldability and flexibility and configured to store a gas, the packing material has a planar section 40 formed by linearly thermally welding the plate-shaped member 21 and the plastic film member 22 to form the gas storing section 42 configured to store a gas, and a connecting section 50 bent by thermally welding the plate-shaped member 21 and the plastic film member 22, and is bent at the connecting section 50 to form a three-dimensional shape to store a material to be packed 90.

Abstract: A decorative swim/bath/shower tuque worn by a swimmer/bather/showerer, respectively, having voluminous hair with a length. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque has dual lengths so as to adjust to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque includes a sleeve, a dome, and a folded brim. The sleeve has a lower end and an upper end, and is worn by the swimmer/bather/showerer. The dome closes the upper end of the sleeve. The folded brim defines the lower end of the sleeve, and has the dual lengths so as to adjust the sleeve to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer.

Abstract: An absorbent article, which comprises a fastening element for the absorbent article for fastening the absorbent article to underpants or a stiffening element for providing a relatively stiff region of the absorbent article and for defining a collapse prone portion of the absorbent article to shape the absorbent article as desired. The element defines a Y- or X-shape and comprises a first piece of material defining a bend and a second piece of material defining a bend, wherein the first and second pieces of material and their bends together define the Y or X shape of the element.

Abstract: A clothing wipe includes an applicator having a novel odor neutralizing formulation deposited on one layer that is bonded to another layer to form a finger mitt. The applicator is removed from a pouch and rubbed against a person's clothing that may have accumulated a variety of smoke, food, and other odors during an outing. The odors clinging to the clothing are neutralized by contact with the odor neutralizing formulation. The applicator is stored in the pouch when not in use. A method of fabricating the clothing wipe in a web process is disclosed.

Abstract: A folder assembly including a plurality of telescopically-arranged folders. According to one embodiment, the folder assembly includes a front folder, three identical middle folders, and a rear folder. Each of the folders includes a front panel, a back panel, and a cover flap, the front panel and the back panel jointly defining a pocket having an open top. The back panel of each of the front folder and the three middle folders is configured to include a plurality of integrally-formed flexible hooks. The front panel of each of the three middle folders and the rear folder is configured to include a plurality of integrally-formed flexible straps. The hooks on the back panel of one folder are slidably coupled to the straps of the front panel of the folder directly behind it.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cup (1, 20, 30) made from paperboard, the cup comprising a tubular wall (3), a closed base (5) at a lower end (11) and an open top (6) defined at an upper end (12). A cover sheet (7, 70) made from paper or paperboard, preferably recycled, is wrapped around the tubular wall. The cover sheet has an outer face (71) and an inner face (72). A multi-ply sheet (8) of tissue paper is placed intermediate the inner face of the cover sheet and the tubular wall so that the sheet of tissue paper also wraps the tubular wall. The sheet of tissue paper is positioned under grippable areas of the cover sheet to provide enhanced thermal insulation of the grippable areas. The cover sheet is releasably fastened to the tubular wall so that the tissue paper can be easily removed and used for its direct purpose, e.g. wiping a surface.

Abstract: Front and back flaps 3F and 3B are protruding past a crotch portion 22 to a same position in the girth direction X; a back member 4b is attached to the back flap 3B, the back member 4b protruding in the girth direction X from an edge of the back flap 3B; a front member 4f protruding in the girth direction X from an edge of the front flap 3F is detachably touch-fastened to a non-skin-contact surface of the front flap 3F which does not contact a skin of the wearer; the crotch portion 22 is folded along a virtual first line L1 parallel to the girth direction X so that a front girth portion 3F and a back girth portion 3B are laid on each other and so that the back member 4b and the front member 4f are facing each other and in contact with each other; and the back member 4b and the front member 4f facing each other are secured to each other in an area where the back member 4b and the front member 4f are in contact with each other.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper in the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. Flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted.

Abstract: A washable diaper having an outer article and an inner liner system detachably coupled to the outer article is disclosed. The inner liner system may include front and back ends and a liner member about a washable article with an absorbent pad positioned therein. The outer article may include front and back ends with opposing side edges extending therebetween. The outer article may include an inner surface with substantially liquid impervious compartments at the front and back ends. The outer article and the inner article may include fastening mechanisms configured to removably couple the inner liner system to the outer article such that at least the front and back ends of the washable article of the inner liner system are substantially secured within the front and back liquid impervious pockets, respectively, when the outer article and inner liner system are assembled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making specific absorbent structures with an absorbent layer with absorbent material with therein substantially longitudinally extending strips that are free of absorbent material, using or having thereto a moving endless surface with receptacle(s) with specific longitudinally extending rods; and specific absorbent structures obtained therewith, suitable for absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins.

Abstract: Sanitary articles (1) that can be worn as a pair of pants, said articles (1) comprising a central body (2), which can be set around the crotch region of the user, said central body (2) extending m a longitudinal direction (X1) between two opposite ends, and at least one pair of side panels (3), which are connected to one of the ends of the central body (2) and extend on opposite sides of said central body (2) to define at least in part the waistband of the article (1). The side panels (3) are connected to the central body (2) whilst they are in a folded condition. The aforesaid panels are preferentially obtained in a folded condition, with the distal edge (7) set in the proximity of the proximal edge (6).

Abstract: An absorbent article that is capable of inhibiting leakage of a fluid insult is provided. The absorbent article contains a fluid-shrinkable member, topsheet, and a base pad that includes a baffle and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the baffle. The fluid-shrinkable member extends in a longitudinal direction of the article so that at least a portion of the member is located adjacent to an end of the topsheet. At least a portion of the end of the topsheet remains generally unbonded to the baffle. Thus, when the fluid-shrinkable member contracts upon contacting a fluid insult, the end of the topsheet can rise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article. The raised area creates a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the article towards its end.

Abstract: A multi-use cloth for cleaning and conditioning metal and non-metal objects includes a two-layer, three-layer or multi-layer structure. Each layer is made of material either capable of retaining an oil, aqueous solution, aqueous suspension or solid or capable of preventing penetration of an oil, aqueous solution, aqueous suspension or solid. In a three-layer or multi-layer cloth, the separation layer is affixed in between two layers having one or both layers embedded with an oil, aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension. In a two-layer cloth, the separation layer is affixed to one side of the layer that is embedded with an oil, aqueous solution or an aqueous suspension. The cloth is folded with the oil, or aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension embedded side on an inner side. A user's hand holds the outside of the cloth and no contamination from oil, aqueous solution, or aqueous suspension or solid occurs.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an absorbent member (3) including an accumulating step including accumulating material for the absorbent member (3) carried by air flow in recesses (23) formed on an outer peripheral surface of a rotary drum (2) and a conveying step including transferring accumulations (32) in the recesses (23) onto conveying means (5) and conveying the accumulations (32) while the accumulations (32) being retained on conveying means (5). In the accumulating step, the material for the absorbent member (3) is accumulated in a plurality of the recesses (23) formed on the rotary drum (2) so as to be arranged in a width direction of the rotary drum (2). In the conveying step, the accumulations (32) are released from the recesses (23) onto the conveying means (5) under a suction force provided from the conveying means (5) and the released accumulations (32) are conveyed while being sucked.

Abstract: The machine according to the invention comprises a store containing the blanks; an extractor arm; means for shaping the blanks; and an upstream transport device for receiving and distributing the blanks of the boxes. The extractor arm and the shaping means are provided on the frame of a bench, which is inserted, as in a module, between the store and the upstream transport device. Said bench comprises: a ramp which is upwardly inclined at an angle of 45° in relation to the horizontal and acts as a guiding channel; a sole having an upper part, in the region of the shaping station, which can be retracted to enable the blank to pass via the ramp; a transport system for moving the blanks from the lower point to the upper point; a forming arm carried by a framework which extends above the ramp; and a transfer arm which participates in the shaping of the blank before moving it, once it has become a box blank on the downstream transport device.

Abstract: A game is provided including an attractive cardboard, with folding borders dividing the attractive cardboard into several mutually alignable portions, and removable play pieces attractable to the attractive cardboard and to each other. The attractive cardboard is folded and placed on a substantially horizontal plane such that mutually alignable portions are vertically disposed. The removable play pieces are placed on the vertical portions without falling. The attractive cardboard may include magnets, Velcro or glue. The folding borders divide the cardboard into three portions disposable on a substantially horizontal plane as a room having two adjacent walls and a floor in between. The game may also include a booklet having a plurality of scenarios to be reproduced on the cardboard using the removable play pieces. The game may be implemented as a computerized game over a variety of mobile devices or a personal computer.

Abstract: A prefastened, refastenable pant and methods and apparatus for preparing the same are provided. The pant comprises a chassis having a leading and trailing edge, and first and second lateral edges, wherein the chassis is folded-over along a transverse fold line orthogonal to the first and second lateral edges of the chassis. A pair of first side panels may be attached to the chassis proximal one of the leading and trailing edge of the chassis, each comprising a first fastening component. A pair of second side panels may be attached to the chassis proximal another of the leading and trailing edge of the chassis, each comprising a second fastening component. Each of the pair of first side panels is detachably secured to the chassis and the first fastening components and second fastening components are refastenably engaged between the first and second lateral edges of the chassis.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a device includes performing a plurality of non-bonding processes during at least one web-based manufacturing stage and during at least one sheet-based manufacturing stage. The processes may be performed by a plurality of modules. The modules may be independently controlled and/or monitored. The modules may be interchangeable. One or more modules may receive and/or pass material to another module. The devices that are manufactured may be a layered device, a smart card, a sensor, an actuator, an in vitro diagnostic device, a microfluidic device, or a laminar product. An apparatus for manufacturing device includes at least one web-based manufacturing component and at least one sheet-based manufacturing component. The at least one web-based manufacturing component and the at least one sheet-based manufacturing component are configured to perform a plurality of non-bonding processes.

Abstract: Sealed cards and methods for producing the same are described. An example method includes exposing a first side portion of a first layer of a sealed card assembly. The first layer covering instructions on an inner portion of a second layer of the sealed card assembly. The method also includes coupling the first side portion to an object to enable the instructions to be covered by the first layer until removal thereof.

Abstract: Aspects of the methods herein relate to the fabrication of diaper pants wherein side panels connected with the first waist region of a discrete chassis are conveyed in a first direction until a second waist region advances past a nip. The crotch region of the chassis is then redirected into the nip, folding the chassis to position the second waist region into a facing relationship with the first waist region. The folded chassis is then conveyed in a second direction with the side panels positioned on panel conveyors extending laterally outward from the first waist region. As the folded chassis travels in the second direction, the panel conveyors twist to position end regions of the side panels to connect with the second waist region of the folded chassis. The side panels and the waist regions of the folded chassis may also be compressed between the panel conveyors and a roller.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an absorbent article, an absorbent article 1 is manufactured in which backsheets are in continuation, in a state in which the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article 1 corresponds to the conveyance direction MD of a continuous body 120. The method the absorbent article includes: a step of pressing the continuous body 120 in a thickness direction T of the continuous body 120 by a pair of embossing roll mechanisms 520, a step of expanding the continuous body 120 that has been pressed towards outside a widthwise direction CD of the continuous body 120 until it becomes flat, by a pair of expansion roll mechanisms 600, and a step of joining a absorber 30 with the continuous body 120 of the backsheet.

Abstract: A package having a recloseable pour spout is disclosed, with the package including front and rear package panels which may be joined at respective side edges thereof by inwardly extending side gussets. An upper edge portion of the package is removable, including one of the side gussets, to form a pour spout for dispensing the contents of the package. A fastener strip, which can be detachably connected to itself, extends between confronting inside surfaces of the front and rear package panels, adjacent to the pour spout, whereby the pour spout can be conveniently closed after the package is initially opened. The package can include a longitudinal seal which extends from adjacent the pour spout to overlap the fastener strip.