Abstract: A paper machine clothing has a plurality of through-channels formed in a usable region. The through-channels extend through the substrate to connect the upper and lower sides. The through-channels are non-cylindrical with a cross-sectional area becoming smaller along a thickness direction of the substrate from the upper side to a middle region of the substrate. An upper rim of at least one of the plurality of through-channels directly contacts an upper rim of at least one other neighboring through-channel of the plurality of through-channels, wherein the upper rims of both neighboring through-channels have at least three common local maxima, including two outer common local maxima and one intermediate common local maximum that is located between the two outer common local maxima. There is also described a method of producing such a paper machine clothing.

Abstract: A substrate of a paper machine clothing has a usable region formed with through-channels that are non-cylindrical with a cross-sectional area becoming smaller from an upper side to a middle region of the substrate. An upper rim of at least one of the through-channels directly contacts an upper rim of at least one neighboring through-channel and the upper rims have common local maximum. A sectional plane parallel to the thickness direction of the substrate defines an intersecting line with a sidewall of a neighboring through-channel. The intersecting line has a convexly shaped first portion, a concavely shaped second portion, and a third portion that is again convexly shaped going from the at least one common local maximum toward the middle region of the substrate. There is also described a method of producing such a paper machine clothing.

Abstract: A dimming device comprises a light source, a support having a light path corresponding to the light source, a light diffuser, and light shielding blades having notches. The blades and the diffuser are movably disposed on the support. The blades and the diffuser are actuated by independent actuators. The notches move into and out of the light path with the movements of the blades, and the diffuser covers a portion of notches that is within the light path when moving into and out of the light path. The diffuser's movement relative to the light path is not limited to that of the blades, so the diffuser can be precisely controlled to move into a specific position within the light path with an optimal trajectory and at an optimal time point. The diffuser is integrally formed without slots, ensuring diffusion of all light passing through the covered portion of the notches.

Abstract: A flatbed cutter assembly includes a medium support table for supporting a recording medium, the table extending in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction, a gantry arranged to be moveable over the medium support table in the first direction, a carriage support movably arranged on the gantry to move over the medium support table in the second direction, a cutter configured to be coupled to the carriage support and a controller for controlling the movements of the gantry, the carriage support and the cutter while moving over the medium support table.

Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web is disclosed herein. The polymeric film web may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal-cutting machining process for a semi-finished product having a predetermined shape and at least one machining surface which has the steps: applying a protective foil having a predetermined elongation at break to the at least one machining surface with a predetermined adhesive force, placing a metal-cutting tool in a predetermined position above the machining surface, exerting a predetermined mechanical force in a predetermined direction for a predetermined length of time to the tool for carrying out a metal-cutting process on the semi-finished product and lifting the tool from the at least one machining surface after the predetermined length of time.

Abstract: A beverage-opening tool is provided. The tool may have a puncturing edge that can be positioned in contact with a beverage can and may penetrate the beverage can. In this manner, the beverage can may be opened. The tool may also have a tooth portion that can be positioned in contact with a bottle cap of a beverage bottle and can be used to remove the beverage cap. In this manner, the beverage bottle may be opened.

Abstract: An intermediate product for making bag closures wherein an elongated substrate has formed on it a pair of elongated attachment lanes having complementary fastening elements to provide an attachable-detachable closure. The lanes extend parallel and are spaced apart. A perforation line is formed in the substrate between the lanes. The tape is folded by being pulled through a slot along the perforation line to place said lanes in face-to-face engagement. The product is used in a method for making bags or pouches and on a machine modified to seal partially one side of the closure to one side of the mouth of bags or pouches being made and to seal completely the other side of the closure to the other side of the bag of pouch mouth. The perforation is separated to separate the lanes and create an attachable-detachable closure. Interlocking projections can be included in the closure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a splittable adhesive tape with a left-hand and a right-hand delimiting edge, wherein at least one of these two edges is not straight. The edge that is not straight has rounded projections, which comprise blunt or flattened zones at their furthest-projecting points.

Abstract: A foldable pocket field tool having a foldable pliers and a set of specialty field tool bits to enable the foldable pocket tool to be carried on a person and used on-the-go with the field tool having a set of tool bits tool bits extendable or retractable into a handle and with each of the tool bits operable for efficiently performing a unique service tasks that may occur when installing or servicing a field system such as an irrigation system. The tool bits may be arranged to provide a two-part handle for use in manipulating an adjacent tool bit about a central axis as the tool bit is supported by the foldable pocket tool.

Abstract: An iron-core producing method is provided that blanks iron cores from an iron strip by guiding the iron strip sequentially through an iron core-producing apparatus having a plurality of workstations. The method includes guiding, by a guide, the iron strip to a first workstation having a punch that intrudes into caulking portion-forming holes, and simultaneously forming, by the first workstation, first plural sets of caulking portions at a predetermined pitch in the iron strip. The method also includes guiding the iron strip from the first workstation to a second workstation within the iron-core producing apparatus, and forming, by the second workstation, a first iron core from the iron strip by blanking, such that tooth portions of the first iron core are disposed at lower sides of respective yoke portions.

Abstract: A machine is provided for creating perforated corrugated board, wherein the machine includes: a) at least one apparatus configured to perforate an “ACP” corrugated board after a corrugated board exits the corrugators as part of a continuous process, so that the perforations are spread over at least a portion of the corrugated board.

Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.

Abstract: According to some aspects disclosed herein, there is an apparatus for perforating a sheet of material. The apparatus includes a tile holder and a plurality of perforation tiles removably mountable to the tile holder. Each perforation tile includes a fastener plate for removably mounting the perforation tile to the tile holder; a punch plate supported by the fastener plate opposite the tile holder, the punch plate having at least one aperture therein; and at least one punch received in the at least one aperture and extending outwardly beyond the punch plate away from the fastener plate for perforating the sheet of material.

Abstract: A method of perforating a web includes: rotating a cylinder comprising a longitudinal cylinder axis and at least one shaped anvil disposed on the cylinder; operatively engaging a support with the cylinder, wherein the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder; positioning a blade disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, wherein the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis, and wherein at least one of the blade and the anvil comprise a plurality of teeth, and wherein adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion; and feeding a web between the cylinder and the support while the blade cooperates in contacting relationship with shaped anvil to perforate the web.

Abstract: A flexible sheet material of thickness less than half a millimeter for making tensioned structures such as false ceilings, in particular, the material including microprojections formed by displacing the material from which it is made, said material presenting an acoustic absorption coefficient which is higher than that of the same material without said projections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch device for punching a stack comprising at least one sheet of paper, comprising: —a frame; —at least one guide element for guiding the stack to a punching position; —at least one punch element for co-action with a respective punch plate element and which is mounted movably on the frame, wherein the punch element is movable reciprocally from a rest position along a punching path; and —an operating element for moving the punch element selectively along the punching path, —wherein the punch device is adapted to punch at least one recess in an cutting face of the stack.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a card (3) of small format (8) and small thickness (5), detachable from a plate (1) of large thickness (6), includes the following steps: providing in the plate (1) of large thickness (6) at least one hole (4) opposite with a cumulative depth (7) equal to the difference between the large thickness (6) and the small thickness (5), pre-cutting of the card (3) of small format (8) in the at least one hole (4). The product obtained by such a method is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a reclosure for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The apparatus includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated.

Abstract: Disclosed are packaged frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products and methods of heating the food products. The packaged precooked frozen dough or batter-based food products comprises one or more frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products that are encased in a pouch for heating. The pouch is sealed with the exception of the presence of two or more vent holes that function to release air or steam that may otherwise cause the food product to become soggy when they are heated in an oven.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced molding materials and a related method of manufacture are provided. The fiber-reinforced molding materials include a fiber-reinforced tape that is moldable into complex structures at relatively low pressures while having high fiber concentrations. The fiber-reinforced tape includes a plurality of discontinuous fiber segments extending unidirectionally within a thermoplastic matrix material. The fiber-reinforced tape can be interwoven into multiple woven panels that are consolidated to form a fiber-reinforced mat. The fiber-reinforced mat is suitable for a wide range of molding applications where high strength and light weight are desired, while accommodating a variety of reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: A needle roll for perforation or pickup of material pieces or webs includes a needle roll body and needles. The needles protrude beyond the outer surface of the needle roll body for perforation into the material pieces or webs. The material roll body is mounted to rotate in a machine frame. The needles are movable relative to the needle roll body.

Abstract: An apparatus creates evenly spaced holes or patterns in a consistent pattern on a sheet of paper or similar sheet. The apparatus includes a head with a rotatable cylinder and a handle that can be attached to the head. Upon the cylinder are a series of spikes or patterns. When the cylinder is rolled along the sheet, the spikes or pattern create a precise and consistent pattern of holes in the sheet. The head can be easily detached from the handle and a different head having a different spike pattern can be mated to the head so that differing holes patterns can be easily created.

Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member.

Abstract: Methods for producing slots in tube walls are described and illustrated, along with devices for producing slots in tube walls. In some cases, a first number of punches arranged in a row pierce through the tube wall and in so doing produce slots, followed by another number of punches piercing through the tube wall in such a way that the slots produced by the first number of punches alternate with respect to the slots produced by the second number of punches. Also, in some cases an internal support is used, whereby small slots are first produced in the tube wall while the internal support is within the tube. After the internal support is removed, the slots are widened to finished dimensions. The internal support can include upper and lower parts designed to engage one another in a sawtooth or undulating manner.

Abstract: An orifice plate used as part of a fuel injector. The orifice plate has a base portion, an offset portion integrally formed with the base portion, a flow entry side and a flow exit side, where the base portion and the offset portion are part of the flow entry side and the flow exit side. A plurality of exit apertures is integrally formed with the offset portion. Each of the plurality of exit apertures includes a plurality of stepped portions, and at least one inner diameter, and each exit aperture is disposed at an angle relative to a central axis extending through the orifice plate. Each exit aperture is of a depth that is about twice the size of the inner diameter, providing optimal atomization of the fluid as the fluid flows through the exit apertures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a splittable adhesive tape (1) with a left-hand (l) and a right-hand (r) delimiting edge, wherein at least one of these two edges (l, r) is unstraight. The unstraight edge (l) has projections (V), which are rounded at their furthest projecting points (v).

Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first handle component comprising a first end and a second end; and (b) a second handle component comprising a third end and a fourth end, wherein the first end is connected to the third end via a spring clip, wherein the second end is connected to a first spatula component, wherein the fourth end is connected to a second spatula component, and wherein the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component. In one or more exemplary embodiments: (1) the second spatula component and the second handle component comprise a retractable fork component; (2) the first spatula component comprises a serrated edge; and (3) the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component via a sliding member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a painted part of plastic material for the automobile industry having an opening, including the steps of molding the part and then, in the following order: painting the part; after painting, punching the part without edge-rounding using a punch to obtain the orifice; and after punching and extracting the punch from the orifice, rounding the edge of the opening of the orifice to have a predetermined radius of curvature in a radial section across the edge.

Abstract: A method of creating perforations in wrapping film uses an apparatus that contains a plurality of needle points (or other piercing features) formed along a free-wheeling support bar. The bar is positioned to contact the film while it is being unrolled and is in a ‘tensioned’ state (in some embodiments, immediately prior to contacting the element to be wrapped). In performing the method, the free-wheeling perforation apparatus contacts a mechanized film roller such that the exposed needle points rotate against the mechanized roller and make the perforations in the film as it travels over the film roller. As long as the film roller is formed of a pliable material, the needles will pierce the film and create the desired perforations. The size and placement of needles can be adjusted to provide the required pattern of perforations, as well as dictate the size of the actual perforations.

Abstract: A perforating method comprising the steps of providing a pair of rotatable members, each rotatable member having anvils and perforating blades, rotating the first rotatable member in a clockwise direction while concurrently rotating the second rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction, and rotating the first rotatable member in the counterclockwise direction while concurrently rotating the second rotatable member in the clockwise direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production method for a burner fabric membrane (1) consisting of special steel fabric layers for burning fuel/air mixtures. Additional passages (4) in the fabric (8) are produced by the displacement of the fabric and the mouths of the passages protrude from the membrane surface (3).

Abstract: A method of reusing an existing emblem from a vehicle. The method includes the steps of providing the identification of the existing emblem. From there, the dimensional characteristics of the existing emblem can be determined. The determined dimensional characteristics are then turned into a plurality of perforations through an adhesive sheet so that they correspond to the dimensional characteristics of the existing emblem. The existing emblem can then be applied to the adhesive sheet, and in turn, can be attached to a vehicle by way of the adhesive sheet. An entire library of templates corresponding to the dimensional characteristics of a plurality of existing emblems can be created.

Abstract: A processing method of channels in a control valve includes steps of (1) preparing materials, which provides a valve base having a connecting portion protrudingly formed at outer periphery of a first pressure chamber, and an enlarging portion expandingly formed downward from the connecting portion; and (2) manufacturing channels, wherein a vertical channel is formed from upper portion of the connecting portion of the valve base to the enlarging portion, and a horizontal channel is formed from periphery of the first pressure chamber slantedly toward the enlarging portion. The valve base can be adjusted by adjusting a disposing angle, so that a drill head can drill slantedly from periphery of the first pressure chamber toward the enlarging portion without being interfered by an opening of the valve base, to achieve the goal of connecting the vertical channel without drilling through valve body of the valve base to assure completeness thereof.

Abstract: Vacuum release systems that allow rapid, uninterrupted flow of a liquid through a first opening in a container when the container is inverted are disclosed. The vacuum release systems includes a holes punch and can be secured to the outer surface of the container. When the liquid-filled container is inverted, pressure is applied to the hole punch to form a second opening in the side of the container. The second opening releases the vacuum by allowing air to flow into the container, which, in turn, allows rapid, uninterrupted flow of the liquid through the first opening in the container.

Abstract: A business card having an original state that is convertible into a game in a playable state is described. The business card includes a main body having a first side and a second side. The first side has marketing information marked thereon. The main body comprises a goal structure for playing the game in a playable state. One or more detachable components are attached to the main body in the original state. The one or more detachable components are detached from the main body for interacting with the main body in the playable state. The business card is produced in the original state and the game is not playable in the original state.

Abstract: A solder piece that has a rectangular parallelepiped shape formed by a punching process. Any one of the four surfaces of the rectangular parallelepiped other than the surface on which the shear droop portion generated by the punching process is formed and a surface opposite to the surface on which the shear droop portion is formed is sucked surface.

Abstract: A bio-absorbable stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The bio-absorbable stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. The stand-alone film has one or more perforations or depressions formed therein. Corresponding methods of making the bio-absorbable stand-alone film with one or more perforations or depressions include molding, cutting, carving, puncturing or otherwise suitable methods to create the perforations or depressions in the bio-absorbable stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.

Abstract: An actuatable punch assembly forms a hole within an article. The actuatable punch assembly comprises a base plate coupled to the actuator. At least one segment block is adjustably coupled to the base plate. At least one cutting device for forming the hole within the article is coupled to the segment block. The segment block is adjustable relative to the base plate. The cutting device is adjustable relative to the segment block. As such, the cutting device is adjustable relative to the base plate for varying a position of the cutting device relative to the article to vary a size of the hole formed in the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a puncture wound for obtaining a sample of a body fluid from a body part in which a skin opening is created at a puncture site in the epidermis in a skin-opening step. Then, in a sample collection step a sample collection puncture is executed by using a puncture element with which the skin opening is deepened with the puncture element, thereby creating a puncture wound for obtaining the sample. The invention also relates to a handheld apparatus for implementing this method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing an absorbent layer from an absorbent nonwoven web having a first plurality of slits with a first orientation and a second plurality of slits with a second orientation, wherein the first orientation is different from the second orientation. The first plurality of slits and the second plurality of slits are at least partially through the absorbent nonwoven web, and the second plurality of slits at least partially intersects the first plurality to form apertures in the absorbent nonwoven web.

Abstract: A food preparation device includes an elongated, generally tubular rectangular main body having a top opening, a bottom opening, and a plurality of elongated grooves extending vertically along the main body. The device also includes a cap and base section for being removably positioned onto the main body, each of the cap and base sections including a plurality of openings for receiving and positioning a plurality of skewers.

Abstract: A food stabilization device comprising one or more cross-bars and a plurality of teeth. The one or more cross-bars comprise at least one of a cross-bar height and a cross-bar width adapted to receive a gripping mechanism. The plurality of teeth extend from the one or more cross-bars and comprise a tip adapted to pierce one or more layers of a food item and a length adapted to at least partially reach the one or more layers of the food item.

Abstract: A specimen slicing guide is provided for assisting in slicing a specimen taken from a human or an animal. The specimen slicing guide includes a base extending in a direction having a horizontal component. A plurality of needles extend from the base with gaps provided between the needles in the extension direction of the base. The needles extend at least substantially parallel to each other and at least substantially perpendicular to the horizontal component of base. A needle spacer has a plurality of holes and the plurality of needles are respectively disposed in the plurality of holes. The needle spacer is configured to press against the specimen and to move relative to the base.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a brim forming a mouth opening into a product receiving chamber formed in a cup. A lid is coupled to the rim to close the mouth of the cup.

Abstract: A paper converting or rewinding machine provides a cutting or perforation section, equipped with at least one blade arranged to work in combination with a stationary knife to provide the division of the web of paper into a plurality of sheets of measured length. The blade can be integral to a fixed support, or alternatively to a cutting roller that rotates about a longitudinal rotation axis. The blade(s) can be a perforation blade, or a cutting blade, with helical shape, and mounted to a perforation roller. The stationary knife can be mounted to a fixed roller. The blade performs a cutting, or perforation, of the web into sheets working in combination with the stationary knife. The blades and the stationary knifes are long substantially as the width of the paper. In particular, the blade has at least one weakened portion of determined size.

Abstract: Vacuum release systems that allow rapid, uninterrupted flow of a liquid through a first opening in a container when the container is inverted are disclosed. The vacuum release systems includes a holes punch and can be secured to the outer surface of the container. When the liquid-filled container is inverted, pressure is applied to the hole punch to form a second opening in the side of the container. The second opening releases the vacuum by allowing air to flow into the container, which, in turn, allows rapid, uninterrupted flow of the liquid through the first opening in the container.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a perforator are disclosed.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed for manually perforating a sheet of aluminum foil. The device includes a first member having a first surface with a plurality of apertures formed therein and a first guide member extending upwardly above the first surface. The device also includes a second member having a lower surface with a plurality of projections extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the projections can be simultaneously inserted into one of the plurality of apertures. A second guide member is formed on the second member and cooperates with the first guide member to permit the second member to move vertically relative to the first member. A sheet of aluminum foil can be placed between the first and second members, when they are spaced apart from one another, and the sheet of aluminum foil can be perforated by pressing the second member against the first member.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a perforator are disclosed.