Abstract: A fishing reel including a power-driven rewind assembly and a manually operated rewind unit which can be used separately or in combination. The reel has a single shaft upon which the power-driven assembly and manual unit are carried. An adaptor coupling is manipulated to allow engagement and disengagement of the power-drive assembly. The power-drive assembly has a variable friction drive unit which permits a variable friction force to be applied to a gear assembly of the power-drive unit.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for applying uniting bands around a group of co-axial rod-shaped articles including a rolling drum with raised pockets, a second rolling surface to engage the articles and cause them to be rolled between the raised pockets, and a vacuum system to hold the articles as they are placed on the rolling drum.

Abstract: A storage bag made of a composite film material of two or more plys of plastic film for use in vacuum packaging fresh perishables, such as fresh cuts of meat. The film composite has a matted finish on the inside surface of its inner layer which causes the film to have a translucent appearance. The areas of the bag which are sealed together during the packaging process become transparent to provide a visual inspection for a proper seal.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for forming cigarette filters, including a drum for receiving and holding a plurality of filters and a heated probe which can be moved into contact with the filters to form the filters into a desired configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming cigarette filters, including a means for receiving and holding a plurality of filters and a heated probe which can be moved into contact with the filters to form the filters into a desired configuration.

Abstract: A packaging handling system for detecting and rejecting faulty packages and for maintaining a packaging or boxing machine in operation for a specific period of time if one or the other goes down. The system comprises a plurality of photocell sensing units to detect the imperfectly formed packages and a means for rejecting the faulty packages. An accumulator is positioned in the conveyor line between the packaging machine and the boxer and will store a limited number of packages should the cartoning machine discontinue to operate and will feed a limited number of packages on the conveyor should the packaging machine become inoperative. When the system is utilized on a boxer being fed by two packers, a distribution table is also provided in the system to divide the work from one packer to both lines should the other packer cease to function.