Abstract: Device for cutting a protective layer away from a material roll of web-formed material, comprising a rotation device which rotates the roll. The rotation device includes at least two rotatable carrier rollers, on which the material roll is supported and is rotated. In this way the protective layer on the material roll is cut away from the roll during a cutting operation by a cutting tool device. This contacts the roll during its rotation. The rotatable carrier rollers form lifting and carrying devices on a mobile load carrier in order to support the material roll whilst rotating it during the cutting operation and in order to transport the material roll to and, respectively, from a chosen place for the cutting operation.

Abstract: A mortar collecting device for being positioned in a cavity between first and second spaced-apart walls, such as masonry walls, and including an anchor for being embedded in a mortar joint of the first masonry wall, a first attachment device carried by the anchor for being positioned in the cavity between the first and second masonry walls, a U-shaped bracket for being positioned at least partially in the cavity between the first and second masonry walls, second attachment device is carried by the bracket and cooperating with the first attachment device of the anchor for supporting the bracket, and a shield for being carried and supported by the bracket in the cavity between the masonry walls.

Abstract: A protective pad, for example, a shin guard, for being custom-fitted to a body member to be protected, and including a first flexible cushion layer for being placed against the body member in a first orientation and an initially flexible intermediate layer having a first side positioned adjacent to the first layer. The intermediate layer includes a fabric impregnated with a moisture-curable resin which hardens upon curing to form a rigid structure of the fabric which retains a body part-defined shape into which it is molded during curing, thereby also holding the first flexible cushion layer in the same body-part defined shape, the intermediate layer defining at least first and second adjacent segments for overlying adjacent body parts of the wearer.

Abstract: A fastener assembly of the type for being molded into cushions, and including a base having first and second major surfaces defining first and second opposed ends and first and second opposed side edges. A multiplicity of attachment members are carried by the base and extend outwardly from the base for cooperating with complementary attachment members. First and second laterally-extending sealing gaps are respectively positioned adjacent the ends of the base. The sealing gaps are defined by areas of the first major surface of the base being devoid of the attachment members for permitting a sealing dam carried by a mold in which the foamed article is molded to fit into the sealing gaps and sealingly engage the first major surface of the base to form a foam-tight seal between the opposed ends of the base and the sealing dam of the mold to prevent intrusion of liquid foam past the ends of the base onto the attachment members of the base during molding of the article.

Abstract: A method of reducing trash recirculation into the fiber formation stream of an open-end spinning machine yarn formation station in an open-end spinning machine of the type having a movable trash belt which collects trash removed from the yarn during formation. The method comprises the steps of moving the trash belt at a first predetermined rate of movement for a predetermined period of time, moving the trash belt at a second predetermined rate of movement less than the first rate of movement for a predetermined period of time, cleaning the trash belt and repeating the steps.

Abstract: A method of forming a hollow elongated or tubular body consisting of the steps of winding one or more strips of material in self-overlapping fashion to produce a multi-layer tubular structure, the or each strip prior to winding being pre-formed to provide a transverse cross-section having at least one step which, in each convolution of the strip accommodates the overlapping portion of the next convolution.

Abstract: A posthole digger has first and second spaced-apart, substantially upright, pivotably attached handles. First and second cooperating scoops extend from respective proximal ends of the handles. The scoops are moveable between a generally open position for penetrating the ground surface, and a generally closed position for excavating. A cleaning attachment includes a stationary hollow sleeve attached adjacent the proximal ends of the handles. An elongate slide rod is received within the sleeve and extends between the handles for sliding vertical movement relative to the handles. An inner scraper is attached to an end of the slide rod, and is positioned between the first and second scoops. A spring engages the slide rod and normally urges the inner scraper upwardly into a storage position adjacent a top end of the scoops. A foot extension is formed with the inner scraper and is depressed by the foot of a user against the force of the spring to move the inner scraper downwardly along the length of the scoops.

Abstract: A method of dyeing cellulosic textile fibers with a dye which normally requires an exhaust salt. The method includes the step of forming a dye site, which includes the steps of treating the fibers with a dilute alkali solution containing an epoxy ammonium compound having an epoxy-reactive group which will permanently attach to cellulose hydroxyl groups to form a permanent cationic dye site, rinsing the fibers to remove any excess epoxy ammonium compound and at least some of the dilute alkali solution, and neutralizing any remaining alkali solution with a mild acid.The method also includes the steps of dyeing the fibers in a dyebath containing a bifunctional reactive dye without a salt and at a temperature at or below 30.degree. C. (86.degree. F.) to dye exhaustion.

Abstract: A valve is described, with at least one annular valve seat element (15; 22), with a spindle (26) and with a closing part (25) which is connected to the latter and the center point of which lies in the axis of the spindle (26). The closing part (25) can be brought onto the valve seat (14; 21) as a result of the axial displacement of the spindle (26). The closing part (25) and the valve seat element (15; 22) can, in the preassembled state, be adjusted relative to one another into a fitted closed position in the manner of a ball movement and/or of a radial and axial movement and, in the ready-assembled state, are fixed in this fitted closed position.

Abstract: A profile strip of insulating material is proposed for holding many electrical cables (27)-(30) in switching and control boards and panels, which consists of a mounting section (13) for fastening on a mounting track and a comb-like cable holding section (15) formed thereon. This cable holding section (15) consists of many parallel teeth (14), between which insertion slits (26) for insertion or installation of electrical cables are formed. The insertion slits (26) are limited at the sides by elastic tabs (21) formed on the teeth (14). Between every two teeth (14) a shorter intermediate tooth (20) is positioned such that it divides a portion of the insertion slit (26) into two narrower partial slits. This permits the elastic tabs (21) to hold, in variable fashion, not only cables of smaller diameter (29) in the portion with the intermediate tooth, but also cables of larger diameter (27), (28) in the remaining portion.

Abstract: A flooring product for application to a subfloor which includes a wooden flooring component for installation with like flooring components to form a floor. The flooring component has a top surface for being exposed after installation and a bottom surface, a layer of an adhesive applied and permanently adhered directly to the bottom surface of the flooring component for providing an attachment interface surface for adhering the flooring component to the subfloor, and a protective release cover applied and releasably adhered to the attachment interface surface of the adhesive to protect the adhesive until removal of the release cover when the flooring component is applied to the subfloor.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching abutting ends of first and second coaxial pipe sections together includes a support frame, at least two spaced-part fixed pipe clamping jaws having respective upper and lower jaw halves carried by the support frame for positioning the first pipe section in a fixed position, at least two movable pipe clamping jaws having respective upper and lower jaw halves carried by the support frame for translating movement of the second pipe section relative to the fixed clamping jaws and into aligned abutment with the first pipe section, and a joining device for joining the first and second abutted pipe sections together without interference between the clamping jaws and the pipe sections. The clamping jaw pivots respective fixed and movable upper and lower jaw halves into and out of clamping engagement with the first and second coaxial pipe sections.

Abstract: A candy product includes a ring forming an annular handle, and having an outer diameter of at least 5 cm. A candy holder attached to the handle and adapted for carrying a lump of candy to be consumed by a child. The holder forms a paddle to pacify the child upon removal of the candy from the holder.

Abstract: A coiler apparatus for forming flat coils of textile strands from an upstream strand supply and depositing the coils on a moving conveyor belt for transport downstream to a strand processing station.

Abstract: A method of producing a hardwood flooring product, including the steps of processing a strip of raw wood into a blank having a predetermined thickness and width, and top and bottom surfaces defining parallel planes relative to each other, and splitting the blank along the width of the blank from one side to the other to form two low profile flooring strips having the same width as the blank and a thickness less than one-half the thickness of the blank. The splitting step includes the steps of providing first and second circular saw blades mounted on spaced-apart vertical axes for rotation in a single plane intermediate and parallel to the planes of the top and bottom surfaces of the blank and positioning the blank on conveying means upstream from the saw blades with the plane of rotation of the saw blades intermediate and parallel to the planes of the top and bottom surfaces of the blank for movement of the blank from an upstream position to a downstream position relative to the saw blades.

Abstract: A membrane press is provided for applying a laminating foil to a three-dimensional workpiece to be laminated. The membrane press includes a work base having a supporting surface for carrying the workpiece, and a frame located above the workpiece for holding the foil. The improvement in the membrane press includes a pedestal housing located in the work base and having a cylinder therein communicating through a pedestal opening with the supporting surface of the work base. A piston rod including a workpiece elevating and lowering pedestal is positioned in the cylinder in axial alignment therewith. The pedestal communicates with the supporting surface through the pedestal opening. Upper and lower pistons are affixed to the piston rod in fluid-pressure transmitting relation within the cylinder in axially spaced-part relation to each other. The pistons define respective upper and lower axially aligned pressure-transmitting surfaces.

Abstract: An elongate modular decking plank is provided for assembly on a supporting subfloor together with a plurality of like planks to form a decking structure. The decking plank has a top wall spaced-apart from a bottom wall, and opposing laterally spaced downwardly converging side walls interconnecting the top and bottom walls. An integrally-formed flange extends outwardly from the bottom wall on one of said sides of the decking plank. The flange includes a fastening portion for receiving fasteners therethrough to the supporting subfloor to mount the decking plank on the supporting subfloor, and a connecting portion for connecting the plank to an adjacent like plank in a manner which permits limited lateral and angular adjustment between adjacent planks. The plank is preferably extruded from high-impact polymeric material, such as PVC plastic.

Abstract: An athletic shoe including a shoe upper and an outsole connected to the shoe upper is provided. The outsole defines a plurality of spike receiving openings therein. A plate is located between the shoe upper and the outsole, and includes a plurality of spikes attached thereto. The plate is movable within the upper between a spike-exposing position whereby the plurality of spikes extend outwardly through respective openings formed in the outsole, and a spike-retracting position. An inflatable bladder is located between the plate and the outsole. When inflated with a fluid, the bladder lifts the plate upwardly into the spike-retracting position, and holds the plate in the spike-retracting position during shoe wear. An exhaust communicates with the bladder for exhausting the fluid contained in the bladder. When the fluid is exhausted, the plate is movable into the spike-exposing position by the weight of the wearer during shoe wear.