Abstract: This invention relates to paper translites comprising a translucent paper sheet or web bearing on the front facing thereof an image area of a right reading in one or more colors, and on the back facing thereof an image area but of a reverse image and of the same colors. Each of the image areas is printed by halftone dots, and the image area of the reverse image has substantially dot-for-dot registration with the image area of the right reading. The printing plate used for printing the image area for the reverse image has about the same or a lower percentage of halftone dots than the printing plate used for printing the image area for the right reading, thereby resulting in a lighter value for each color of the reverse image relative to the same color of the right reading. The resulting translite is equally pleasing viewed by reflective light only and viewed by transmitted light.

Abstract: Commercially valuable oil is recovered from refinery-produced, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act classified, hazardous waste oil sludges by a series of volatilizing and condensing steps (which may vary depending on the oil, water, and solids content of the sludge) resulting in the production of nonhazardous water and solid waste byproducts. A pumpable, low viscosity, high oil- and/or water-content sludge is first centrifuged to separate free oil and water. If the waste sludges are acidic or if nickel is present in the sludges in sufficient quantities so as to result in unacceptable levels in the TCLP leach filtrate, a base (such as calcium oxide) is admixed with the thick waste oil sludge, centrifuge solids, or other sludges low in oil and/or water content to render the sludges basic. The basic, admixed sludges are heated to volatilize the contained water and oil. Dry, friable, deoiled solids are recycled with the oily sludge feed to prevent material agglomeration and heat exchanger fouling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mixer, especially adaptable for admixing solid plastic particulate, and with one or more additives, comprising a substantially horizontally disposed cylinder, slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and an inlet and outlet disposed above and below, respectively, the horizontal plane. A plurality of impellers depend radially from a horizontally disposed driven shaft, each impeller terminating outwardly with an enlarged planar surface obliquely angled relative to the radial plane and in the direction of rotation. A portion of the radial edge from the angle outwardly is tapered inwardly relative to the radial axis.

Abstract: An in-line power steering system for a marine vehicle having a propulsion unit, including a steering arm, to effect steering movement thereof about a steering axis, and an operator actuable steering helm. A first actuable steering member, such as a mechanical push-pull cable, is operably connected to the steering helm and actuated in response to steering actuation at the helm. A power steering assist unit, operably connected to the first steering member, comprising a hydraulic cylinder-piston assembly and hydraulic fluid source is interposed between the steering helm and the first actuable steering member and mounted remote from the propulsion unit, and further is hydraulically actuated in response to steering actuation at the steering helm. An actuator for regulating the flow of hydraulic fluid through the power steering assist unit is operably connected to the first actuable steering member.

Abstract: A liquid absorbent structure is made by dry laying a fibrous web having incorporated therein a superabsorbent material, and applying a latex coating to at least one surface of said web, which on curing imparts integrity to the resulting structure without substantially impairing the effectiveness of said superabsorbent material to absorb liquid.

Abstract: A locking or locating mechanism comprising first and second complementary, semi-circular metallic members, each of said members having two mating surfaces interengageable with two surfaces of the other member and cooperating for radial and axial alignment to form on engagement an open-ended cylindrical body having opposed cylindric surfaces and opposed marginal surfaces. For each half-member, one mating surface is the mirror image of the other. The first and second members are interengaged at the mating surfaces, and a bolt member interconnects the two members.

Abstract: There is provided a sweeper for cleaning the support surface of a machine for cutting sheet material and having a vacuum chamber disposed below said support surface to hold down the sheet material during cutting, and a carriage assembly, supported above said support surface for longitudinal and transverse movement relative to said support surface. The sweeper has a nozzle mounted on said carriage assembly and is adaptable for contacting the support surface, and includes a conduit in fluid communication to a vacuum generator. A filter is disposed in a housing intermediate said nozzle and the vacuum generator, and a valve is provided for by-passing vacuum to the vacuum chamber and opening vacuum to said sweeper for cleaning said support surface.

Abstract: A corked bottle opener comprising a stationary shaft and a rotatable stem extending longitudinally from the shaft and mounted for axial movement relative thereto. An adjustably mounted retainer extends from the shaft and engages the neck of the bottle. A jaw member extends from the stem, but is held against rotation, engages the stopper. An actuator rotates the stem to move it axially and thereby raise the jaw member so as to remove the cork.

Abstract: Commercially valuable oil is recovered from refinery-produced, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act classified, hazardous waste oil sludges by a series of volatilizing and condensing steps (which may vary depending on the oil, water, and solids content of the sludge) resulting in the production of nonhazardous water and solid waste byproducts. A pumpable, low viscosity, high oil- and/or water-content sludge is first centrifuged to separate free oil and water, while the thick waste oil sludge, centrifuge solids, or other sludges low in oil and/or water content are heated to volatilize the contained water and oil. Dry, friable, deoiled solids are recycled with the oily sludge feed to prevent material agglomeration and heat exchanger fouling. Oil and water vapor from the high-temperature volatilization apparatus is recycled as an indirect heat source to the low-temperature volatilization apparatus.

Abstract: A sanitary appliance is provided which has fused barrier lines in the cover only.The web is useful as a wrap for absorbent appliances or for toweling in which the fused barrier in each instance minimizes surface runoff and excessive wicking.The invention also includes a process for making a sanitary appliance with the web of the subject invention.

Abstract: A method for the continuous manufacture of sleeved garments from webs and pre-manufactured sleeves, which garments are manufactured in an outside out condition. The method entails assembling continuous webs and pre-manufactured sleeves and joining such components by forming seams such that the sleeves are on the outside of the finished garment and the garment is provided with finished seams.

Abstract: Improved nonwoven fabric laminate including one or more tissue plies as an outside layer, a middle layer as a primary strength bearing member comprising a scrim carrying a heat reactable plastisol adhesive and, on the side of the scrim opposite from the tissue, a layer of meltblown microfibers. The resulting combination, when bonded by means of the adhesive on the scrim, provides windows of relatively unbonded fibers reinforced with bonded scrim threads. Preferably, the microfiber web is substantially unbonded prior to combining with the other components so that a bulky and soft material results in the window areas between the scrim threads. Also preferably the tissue is low porosity formed from essentially unrefined or only slightly refined pulp. Such laminates find ideal applications as substitutes for cloth, particularly in disposable garments and other fabrics for medical use.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin is provided in elongate sheet form such that the fluid impervious baffle, the absorbent, and the fluid impervious cover are coterminous at the longitudinal edges and the napkin stock itself extends at least about four times the length of a conventional mini pad. This sheet stock can be shaped by the ultimate user not only longitudinally to provide the precise length, but also in any configuration desired.In another form the invention contemplates this napkin sheet stock in roll form packaged in a dispenser which preferentially has means for longitudinal cutting.

Abstract: A disposable diaper absorbent pad assembly is disclosed in which a main absorbent pad has longitudinal fold portions folded toward the longitudinal centerline of the diaper and a first auxiliary absorbent pad positioned in the front section of the diaper in the space between the longitudinal fold portions. A second auxiliary absorbent pad is positioned between the main pad and the first auxiliary pad and has a width slightly less than the width between the fold lines of the longitudinal fold portions. The two auxiliary pads increase the absorbent capacity of the diaper in the front section where most necessary and the first auxiliary pad utilizes a folded space which is otherwise wasted. Both auxiliary pads assist in uniform, non-distorted folding of the diaper to provide a pleasing folded appearance and minimize packaging problems.

Abstract: A disposable incontinent garment having a narrow crotch portion integrally connected to front and back body-encircling portions, with elastic leg bands extending along the longitudinal margins of the crotch and elastic waist bands extending along the latitudinal margins of the front and back portions, the elastic bands cooperating to form generally truncated triangular front and back pocket portions between relatively large convolutions along the legs and bases of the triangular pockets to provide increased containment and comfort features of the garment. A plurality of attachment tapes secure the front and back portions of the garment together in use and provide appropriate leg and waist band seals as well as supporting and stabilizing the front and back pocket portions.

Abstract: Production of high bulk nonwoven materials particularly useful as wipers and the like having a varying pattern of bonds and cloth-like feel. In one embodiment the method includes opposed, varying, high density bonding patterns on opposite sides of the materials formed by contact with surfaces having varyingly shaped or sided lands and grooves. Where both surfaces are contacted by such lands and grooves, increased spacing in the unbonded areas permits high loft, essentially unbonded fiber portions between the bond points. Construction of the individual land areas is preferable with tapered sides with vertical so as to permit engraving and high bond density and pattern depth while reducing wear. Resulting products have unique softness and absorbency characteristics for improved wipers because of the bond constructions. In addition, a wide variety of attractive patterns may be obtained.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for manufacturing garments from continuous webs in which flattened pairs of left and right sleeves arranged in series are made from longitudinally moving superposed webs of sleeve material and transferred to parallel shingled arrangement in which elastic is attached to the cuffs. Sleeves with cuff elastic are transferred to a first moving web of garment body material and attached to the web; the first web and attached sleeves are combined with and attached to a second moving web of garment body material which is severed along transverse shoulder seam lines to form garments.

Abstract: Low cost wiper material for industrial and other applications having improved water and oil wiping properties. A base material of meltblown synthetic, thermoplastic microfibers is treated with a wetting agent and may be pattern bonded in a configuration to provide strength and abrasion resistance properties while promoting high absorbency for both water and oil. The wiper of the invention displays a remarkable and unexpected ability to wipe surfaces clean of both oil and water residues without streaking. It may be produced in a continuous process at a low cost consistent with the convenience of single use disposability.