Abstract: An interengaging fastener member 10 having a base 12 and a plurality of headed elements 14 arranged on the base 12. A plate member 26 is connected to the base 12 as fixing means. The plate member 26 includes a baseplate section 30 embedded in a back surface 28 of the base 12, and a plurality of protruding sections 32 formed on the baseplate section 30 and protruding from the back surface 28 of the base 12. The plate member 26 is disposed as an insert within a mold in an injection molding process of the fastener member 10, and is fixedly connected to the base 12 while the base 12 is integrally molded with the headed elements 14.

Abstract: The object is applied to the glass surface by a platen assembly mounted inside the apparatus which resiliently urges the object against the glass surface. In one embodiment, the platen assembly is mounted on a resilient diaphragm within the apparatus and the application of a vacuum causes the diaphragm to move the platen assembly towards the object, thereby causing the platen assembly to urge the object against the glass surface. In a second embodiment, the platen assembly is mounted to the apparatus shell or housing and the apparatus is sealed against the glass surface by a resilient bellows. Upon application of a vacuum, the bellows compresses, thereby causing the platen assembly to urge the object against the glass surface.

Abstract: An interengaging fastener is provided including two fastener members and structure for locating one fastener member with respect to the other fastener member. In one embodiment, the locating structure includes a protrusion extending from one fastener member and an opening formed in the other fastener member.

Abstract: A cathodic arc coating apparatus for applying a coating to an object is provided. The apparatus includes: an enclosure; means for evacuating the enclosure; an anode within the enclosure, wherein the anode comprises an open array of a metal defining a central axis and a deposition space for positioning the object; a cathode assembly positioned within the deposition space, wherein the cathode assembly comprises a first consumable cathode having a central axis and an evaporation surface; means for generating a plasma stream comprising charged particles, wherein the plasma stream is projected from the evaporation surface of the first consumable cathode toward the anode array; and a magnetic system for diverting the charged particles of the plasma stream away from the anode array and toward the object being coated; wherein the diverted charged particles are deposited on the object to form a coating thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid dispensing container and an actuator therefor that attenuates accumulation of solidified sprayed fluid.

Abstract: A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be applied to the object to adhere the bow to the object.

Abstract: A floor mop for cleaning a floor. The floor mop includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. A disposable cleaning sheet is attached by a minor portion adjacent one edge to a leading edge of the mop head, leaving a major portion of the cleaning sheet free. The mop may be passed over the floor with one side of the cleaning sheet presented for cleaning the floor. The mop head may then be inverted with the other side of the cleaning sheet presented for further cleaning of the floor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bottle for containing a fluid and dispensing the fluid in conjunction with a fluid dispensing system. The bottle includes means to resist paneling during the dispensing of the fluid.

Abstract: A gravity based system for accurately dispensing a fluid and for mixing the fluid with another fluid. The system includes a bottle containing a quantity of the fluid. The bottle may be inverted and engaged with a dispenser assembly. The system is constructed so that the bottle is opened to allow the fluid to flow through the system when the bottle is engaged with the system, and to close the bottle when not engaged with the system. A second fluid may be introduced into the system and mixed with the first fluid in a controlled manner to dilute the first fluid.

Abstract: A fastener member 10 has a generally planar base section 12 and a plurality of engaging strips 14 projecting from one surface of the base section 12 and extending parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. Each of the engaging strips 14 has a vertical portion 16 adjoining the base section 12, and a head portion 18 formed at the end of the vertical portion 16. The head portion 18 of the engaging strip 14 is provided with a plurality of slots 20 extending transversely through the head portions 18. The slots 20 may be inclined with respect to the base section 12. The slots 20 guide headed stems of the opposed fastener member, and reduce the pressure necessary for interengagement. Even when the compressive force is applied in the direction inclined to the base section 12 of the fastener member 10, the interengagement can be easily obtained without bending the headed stems of the opposed fastener member by the guiding effect of the slots 20.

Abstract: A porous material having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a dye applied to the bottom surface of the porous material. The dye is soluble in a volatile imaging liquid contained in a suitable marker, such that when the volatile liquid contacts the top surface of the porous media, the volatile liquid penetrates the porous media, dissolves at least some of the dye to provide a dye solution with at least some of the dye solution migrating to the top surface, and evaporates leaving a permanently visible mark of dye residue on the top surface of the porous material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser for padded tape handles.

Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for applying a label having a heat activated adhesive coating to an object having an elevated temperature.

Abstract: An indicating device for indicating the time and temperature history of an object. The indicating device includes a reservoir containing an indicating material that liquefies at or above a predetermined temperature mounted on a base sheet, a removable barrier impervious to the indicating material interposed between the reservoir and a wick, wherein the wick is placed in contact with the reservoir after the barrier is removed to enable the migration of the indicating material along the wick at a controlled rate. The wick is constructed of generally hydrophobic materials so that the migration rate of the indicating materials along the wick is generally independent of changes in the ambient humidity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gable-top container including structure for reducing the force required to open the container by inducing buckling in the first and second upper rib panels of the gable-top container.

Abstract: A gable-top container including a weakened line formed in one of the facing surfaces of the first and second upper rib panels to induce controlled delamination of one of the first and second upper rib panels during opening of the pouring spout, to reduce the force required to open the pouring spout.

Abstract: A handle for use with an object. The handle is attached to the object in a generally flush manner, but may be expanded to a position for manual engagement to manipulate the object.

Abstract: A sheet member and a method for constructing the sheet member. The sheet member includes a plurality of elongated, enclosed channels formed by electrodeposition.