Abstract: A security laminate comprising a protective layer having first and second surfaces, an embossing layer bonded to at least a portion of the second surface of the protective layer, a reflective layer bonded to at least a portion of the embossed layer/protective layer composite, an adhesion enhancing layer bonded to a portion of the reflective layer/embossed layer/protective layer composite, an adhesive bonded to at least a portion of the adhesion enhancing layer/reflective layer/embossed layer/protective layer composite wherein the bond between the reflective layer and the adhesion enhancing layer and the bond between the adhesion enhancing layer and the adhesive are each more tenacious than the bond between the reflective layer and the embossed layer and further wherein the bond between the adhesive and the adhesion enhancing layer is more tenacious than the bond between the adhesive and the reflective layer.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a unitary flexible carrier tape comprising a strip like portion defining a top surface for the tape, and wall portions defining a plurality of similarly-shaped pockets spaced along the tape and opening through the top surface. The wall portions include bottom wall portions, side wall portions extending between the strip like portion and the bottom wall portions. The bottom wall portions include distal parts spaced from the top surface of the tape and embossed parts projecting above the distal parts and having abutment surfaces spaced above the distal parts. The side wall portions include longitudinal parts extending between the top surface of the tape and the distal parts. The side wall portions also include castellation parts having portions located above the embossed parts and inset from the longitudinal parts.

Abstract: A carrier tape is provided for storing electronic surface mount components and for supplying those components seriatim to a machine. The tape comprises an aligned row of pockets formed in the tape, with each pocket having a plurality of lead-retaining portions for retaining the projecting leads of the surface mount components positioned therein. At least one of the surface mount components positioned within the carrier tape has less leads than the pockets have lead-retaining portions, in order to facilitate the storage and delivery of different sized components within the pockets of a single carrier tape.

Abstract: The tail gap winder transfers a web from a first wind-up spindle to a second wind-up spindle by, immediately after the web is cut, pivoting the idler roller to lengthen the distance between the idler roller and the rotating drum to create a gap between the cut ends of the web; moving the first wind-up spindle away from the rotating drum surface as the gap passes under the first wind-up spindle location; moving the second wind-up spindle into contact with the rotating drum surface as the first wind-up spindle moves away; and winding the incoming cut edge around the second wind-up spindle. The idler roller pivots toward the rotating drum to decrease the distance between the idler roller and rotating drum and to take up the extra length of web during the winding portion of the operating cycle.

Abstract: The contact wheel according to the present invention comprises an annular support portion having external surfaces, and a generally cylindrical peripheral surface. The peripheral surface has spaced edges each adjoining an adjacent external surface, and circumferentially spaced elongate grooves formed therein with land portions disposed between the grooves. The grooves are spaced from the respective adjacent edges of the peripheral surface to provide annular land surfaces at each edge of the peripheral surface. The contact wheel further includes one or more passageways formed therein, which communicate with a groove at a first end of the passageway, and with either an external surface of the annular support portion, or an adjacent groove at a second end of the passageway. The passageways aid in reducing the amount of noise generated by the contact wheel when it is rotated with the abrasive belt entrained thereover.

Abstract: A split abrasive roll is provided, including cooperative engaging members (3) disposed on both the rotatable shaft (2) of an abrasive machine and the inner surface of the roll member. The cooperative engaging members affix the center portion of the split abrasive roll to the shaft, while preserving a uniform abrasive outer surface. The respective ends (3b) of each of the roll members are also retained, and the split abrasive roll so provided tends to overcome the deficiencies in the split abrasive rolls of the prior art.

Abstract: A carrier tape and cover strip are provided for storing electronic components and for supplying those components seriatim to a machine. The carrier tape includes a strip portion having spaced longitudinal edge surfaces, and a plurality of pockets formed in the strip portion. The cover strip is applied over the pockets to contain electronic components therein, and is bonded along two outer bonding portions to the edge surfaces of the carrier tape. In one embodiment, the cover strip includes a tear strip attached to a medial portion of the cover strip overlying the pockets, which may be used to separate the medial portion from the bonding portions to expose the contents of the pockets.

Abstract: An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a desired temperature. The indicator includes an organic retainer that maintains a plunger in a retracted position until the material from which the retainer is constructed yields. When the retainer yields, a spring urges the plunger toward an extended position to indicate that the food item has attained the desired temperature.

Abstract: A microwave susceptor having projections such as linear ridges which define circulation channels such as linear grooves. The susceptor may include apertures at the ridge apexes and the groove nadirs for allowing food secretions such as grease and steam, to pass through the susceptor. A strut may be releasably coupled to the susceptor for increasing the structural integrity of the susceptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for extruding a Bingham plastic-type material through a die having an auger rotationally mounted therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacer for a rotary peening apparatus having a hub and a plurality of peening flaps that are spaced about and retained by the generally cylindrical peripheral surface of the hub. Each peening flap includes several peening rivets attached to a distal end of the peening flap. The spacer of the present invention positions the peening flaps at at least two locations inward of one of the hub ends of the hub, which enables the rotary peening apparatus to impart a uniform surface finish to a surface.

Abstract: A soft elastomeric disc for removing polymeric compositions from an underlying substrate. The disc is useful for removing decorative decals, stripes, graphics, emblems, protective moldings, paint and adhesive.

Abstract: A multilayer innerseal having a grip tab extending across the innerseal. Force applied to the grip tab is concentrated at the base of the grip tab and promotes a complete failure of the innerseal. In use, a substantial portion of the original innerseal remains adhered to the container to providing evidence of tampering and to frustrate efforts to reseal the container.

Abstract: A method for forming a longitudinally extending keyway portion in a mill roll having a central bore, in which the keyway portion may be either a keyway or a tab portion. A cutting head is provided, and includes a body and one or more cutting tools extending from the periphery of the cutting head body. The cutting head is driven through the central bore of the mill roll, and the cutting tools form one or more keyway portions adjacent and communicating with the central bore.

Abstract: A method of forming a fastener member having a base and a plurality of headed stems arranged in columns and rows and projecting from the base. The fastener member is formed by injection molding a molten material into a base mold, sacrificial stem mold and head mold, wherein the material is solidified. After the base mold and head mold are removed, the stem mold may be destructively removed to release the fastener member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated random, orbital abrading apparatus and a method for positioning the back-up pad of the apparatus at a known location within its range of motion at the end of an abrading cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying an L-clip of pressure sensitive tape to each of a series of objects driven past the apparatus. The apparatus includes a tape applying device including an application member for applying and a cutting member for severing a piece of pressure sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A z-tab innerseal for a container and method of application involves an innerseal having a first sealing portion for sealing a first portion of an opening defined by an upper rim of a container, a second sealing portion for sealing the remainder of the container opening and a flap portion between the first and second sealing portions which is adapted to be grasped and pulled upwardly by a user to remove the innerseal from the container opening. An advantage of the flap portion is that it allows the innerseal to be removed without having to penetrate or scrape the innerseal with a sharp object such as a knife. A method of forming the improved innerseal includes providing a blank of stock material having a folded portion, cutting the blank to form an innerseal, mounting the innerseal onto the rim of a container and sealing the innerseal to the container by passing the assembly through a heating station.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for sealing a gable-top container to allow easier opening, as well as the carton sealed by the method provided When the container is sealed, a portion of at least one sealing jaw is recessed to prevent functional impairment of the underlying pouring spout tips.