Abstract: Assemblages of fasteners are manufactured as a product by the method of molding assemblages of connected individual fasteners and simultaneously stretching the fasteners while subjecting them to controlled heating. The end members of the fasteners are protected from adverse heating effects.

Abstract: Distortion and chemically resistant heat transfer materials formed by a mixture of at least two interspersed polymers. One of the polymers is a film-forming, multi-aromatic ring condensation product, preferably a saturated aromatic, acid-based polyester. This polymer is reinforced by a second polymer which preferably contains bulky ring structures, such as polymerized rosin esters, but may be essentially linear, for example an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The materials may be used as a protective and brightener coating for labels, which are heat activated to transfer them from a carrier to a final substrate such as the face of a package. The labels thus coated exhibit improved resistance to adverse chemicals such as alcohols, oils and detergents. The materials may also be used to provide distortion and chemically resistant inks, and distortion and chemically resistant adhesives.

Abstract: A lightweight picture frame for securely holding a gallery of photographic snapshots or pictures in a vertical position. A mounting panel is included composed of an adhesive coated backing sheet overlaid with a release sheet removeable in preselected areas. The adhesive coating is a pressure sensitive adhesive which secures the snapshots to the mounting panel and permits removal of the snapshots without causing damage to them. The picture frame may include additional panels to provide individual borders around each photograph, and also includes a frame member for securing the panels in a locked position.

Abstract: Assemblages of fasteners are manufactured by molding connected individual fasteners and simultaneously stretching the connected fasteners while subjecting them to controlled heating using an insulated probe. The end members of the fasteners are protected from adverse heating effects.

Abstract: Multi-purpose labelling making use of composite label structures which can be applied manually or by machine. The composite label structure includes at least an outer label that is temporarily held on an intermediate carrier by a suitable adhesive. The intermediate carrier is in turn releasably adhered to a base carrier.In use of the composite structure, the outer label and intermediate carrier are separated from the base carrier and applied to an item of inventory. The composite of the label and intermediate carrier are then used when the item is subsequently processed, for example, by removing the outer label from the intermediate carrier and transferring it for inventory control or other processes.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for stretching of fastener stock. The stock is of stretchable material and is engaged by members which are spaced apart at an angle and rotate at substantially the same peripheral speed in different planes to stretch the portion of the stock that extends between the members.

Abstract: A novel process is described for curing radiation-curable liquid compositions. The compositions are cured by exclusion of oxygen, alone or in combination with exposure to radiation. The compositions preferably include known photoinitiators but are substantially free of known anaerobic initiators.

Abstract: An article-holding turret which is particularly suitable for rotatably conveying large objects. A friction brake is fixed to a pawl plate, and these axially mounted structures are oscillated by a rack and pinion assembly driven from a turret index shuttle. A ratchet and spindle assembly is coaxially mounted on the turret's central shaft, and caused to periodically index through desired angular intervals by a pawl carried on the pawl plate. The forward rotation of the ratchet and spindle assembly is accompanied by a commensurate rotation of the friction brake, thereby minimizing rotational drive forces required during this segment. An auxiliary pawl and bracket assembly prevents retrogression of the ratchet and spindle during the reverse oscillation of the friction brake assembly.

Abstract: File folders of the type having hooks to permit suspension for storage, and further including appendages to permit binding or compartmentalization of materials. The folder may contain loose-leaf binding rings, permanently or detachably mounted to the base. Alternatively, the folders are perforated at the base to hold a spiral binder for materials. The folders can be provided with telescoping side members to achieve an accordion-like effect. Such folders may additionally include permanent or removable divider panels.

Abstract: A decorative laminate and method of transferring designs onto articles. The laminate is formed of a transfer substrate affixed to a support member. The transfer substrate is composed of a protective layer, an ink layer and a resinous coating layer. Optionally, a barrier layer is provided beteen the resinous layer and the ink layer. In many applications the protective coating layer may be omitted. The laminate is applied to an article using a heated silicone rubber transfer pad to which the transfer substrate adheres during the transfer process.

Abstract: A retractable ink stamp having a handle and a stamp housing slidably positioned on one end of the handle with an ink absorbing stamp matrix located within the stamp housing. The matrix, preferably of polyethylene foam construction, functions as both an ink reservoir and ink stamp. The stamp matrix is durable, has increased ink absorbing capabilities, exhibits excellent capillary characteristics, but yet is easily manufactured at low cost.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for imprinting tickets and pinning them onto articles. The printing-pinning machine includes seven functional assemblies driven from a single shaft in a compact arrangement. A strip feed drive handles ticket stock with minimal drag and "pull back", and includes the features of a jogger, and profiled feed pawls. A feed/inking drive system includes mechanical amplification, a ball detent safety feature, and a floating guide rod assembly. Print and sever apparatus are lowered and raised in coordination, to act in sequence on the ticket strip.

Abstract: A label carrier web transport for use in heat transfer decorators and the like, in which labels are optically registered to control web transport. A timing assembly coordinates the rotation of a cam shaft with the actuation and deactuation of clutch and brake assemblies within a metering roll. An optical scanner trained on the web registers a predetermined contrast location to actuate the brake and deactuate the clutch, subject to the presence of an enabling signal from the timing assembly. The metering roll, in combination with a reciprocating label shuttle, provides intermittent web motion to achieve controlled label advance. An alternative label transport system incorporates a capstan web drive in lieu of the metering roll, with a microprocessor to control various machine functions including intermittent web transport.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the metallization of support members, such as paper sheeting and other cellulosic products. A metallic film is transferred to the paper support from a plastic sheet carrier and adhered to the paper by a thermoplastic material. The carrier, typically of stabilized plastic with an adhered film of metal and an overlay of thermoplastic adhesive with the paper support. Pressure and/or heat is applied to the composite which is subsequently cooled and the carrier stripped away to leave the desired metallic layer on the receiving surface of the paper support.This transfer procedure overcomes the objections associated with metal foil laminates and is particularly suitable for metallizing support members, like paper, which are difficult to metallize directly because they release significant amounts of vapor during conventional vacuum metallization.

Abstract: A label carrier web transport for use in heat transfer decorators and the like, in which labels are optically registered to control web transport. A timing assembly coordinates the rotation of a cam shaft with the actuation and deactuation of clutch and brake assemblies within a metering roll. An optical scanner trained on the web registers a predetermined contrast location to actuate the brake and deactuate the clutch, subject to the presence of an enabling signal from the timing assembly. The metering roll, in combination with a reciprocating label shuttle, provides intermittent web motion to achieve controlled label advance.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for fabricating laminations of mica and conductive foils for generation of ions in air. A layer of mica is laminated to sheets of metallic foil using pressure sensitive adhesive as the bonding material. The foil is etched in order to form electrodes in a desired pattern. The mica-foil laminate may include an encapsulating layer or tape of pressure sensitive adhesive around the edges.

Abstract: A picture frame for photographic snapshots having a rotatable easel of thin, lightweight construction mounted to the back side of the picture frame. The easel has a substantially trapezoidal shape when folded and has rectangular front and back panels having a common top edge and collapsible, triangular side panels interconnecting the front and back panels. The side panels may be folded, collapsing the easel into a flat structure for easy packaging and shipment. The side panels when unfolded form an easel for holding the picture frame in a stable, secure, upright position on a tabletop. The easel design of the invention produces an unusually stable structure for its weight. It does not collapse upon moving the picture frame in any direction on the table surface. The easel may be rotated to permit display of snapshots in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.

Abstract: Electrosensitive recording using a composite structure formed by a base support for a resinous contrast layer containing silicon dioxide, with an overlying metallic surface provided by vapor deposition. The electrosensitive structure provides improved print quality for information recorded by electrically actuated stylii, with reduced debris accumulation.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for decorating the sides of bottles and similar articles having a variety of cross-sections, of the type in which a label is pressed onto the article from a carrier web while both the web and article are in motion. The apparatus includes a cam and cam follower mechanism wherein the cam is profiled in the cross-section of the article. The cam and cam follower are driven by a cable moving at the linear velocity of the carrier web in order to coordinate web advance with article rotation. The article is housed on a laterally movable swing arm during labelling to provide a variable axial location.