Abstract: Assemblages of fasteners formed by the molding of connected individual members which are removed from the mold and positioned as entire assemblages in end jaws that neither open nor close and are then separated while the filament portions of the fasteners are subjected to directed heat, desirably in the vicinity of the junctions of the filaments with associated cross bars, in order to controllably and substantially simultaneously stretch filaments completely to the junctions with their associated cross bars while avoiding the danger of having one or more of the simultaneously stretched filaments break because of random stretching effects.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding and severing fastener attachment stock. The stock is formed by elongated side members that are intercoupled by a plurality of spaced apart cross links. The side members are fed and severed between adjacent cross members to form individual fastener attachments.

Abstract: Chemically-resistant adhesives formed using non-hydrolyzable hard and soft resins. Chemically-resistant labels are provided by using the adhesive to adhere an image-bearing film of polyvinyl chloride to a protective film, and to a carrier. The labels are particularly resistant to acids and have a reduced tendency to shrink or distort when affixed to battery surfaces at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A design for a metallized electrosensitive label stock, and similar die-cut substrates for electrothermal printing. Imprinting occurs when an image-bearing stylus at a given potential contacts one portion of the substrate's metallized surface, while a grounded member contacts a nearby surface area. The flow of current between the stylus and ground causes a selective melting of the label's surface, revealing a colored undercoat. The labels are die-cut from a label stock in such a pattern as to allow proper current flow while permitting the proper removal of labels.

Abstract: Generation of charged particles by extracting them from a high density source provided by an electrical gas breakdown in an electrical field between two conducting electrodes separated by a solid insulator, subject to the influence of a third electrode. The ions are generated by a high frequency alternating potential between a "driver" electrode and a "control" electrode. The ions are employed in charging a dielectric member to form a latent electrostatic charge image. A "screen" electrode between the control electrode and dielectric member isolates the potential on the dielectric member from the ion generating means, and provides an electrostatic lensing action.

Abstract: An improved photocopy receiver tray is disclosed to minimize misstacking and jams. The tray comprises means for mounting to a photocopy machine, a bottom, and rear means for arresting copies, the bottom being divided into a front portion and a lower rear portion separated from the front portion by a step, the rear portion, step and arresting means defining a pocket for stacking at least one size copies. Preferably the tray bottom declines toward the arresting means, and guide means are provided at the machine copy exit for directing copy over and out of contact with a substantial part of the front portion of the tray bottom.

Abstract: Generation of charged particles, e.g. ions, by extracting them from a high density source provided by an electrical gas breakdown in an electric field between two conducting electrodes separated by an insulator. When a high frequency electric field is applied, surprisingly high ion current densities can be obtained, providing numerous advantages over conventional ion forming techniques for use in electrostatic printing and office copying, as well as in electrostatic discharging, precipitation, separation, and coating.

Abstract: Improved pressure marking fibrous record material such as paper is provided wherein the rear surface is in contact with a profusion of liquid droplets of marking material such as ink. The fibers of the paper are vapor treated to render them repellent to the liquid marking material without substantially reducing the porosity of the sheet. Upon application of patterned marking pressure to the paper, the ink droplets are forced through the sheet to form a visible image of the pattern on the top surface. The repellent treatment reduces lateral flow of the ink in the sheet and improves image definition.

Abstract: A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached webbed strap. The head contains oppositely positioned locking tangs in a guide channel that receives the strap after encirclement of items to be harnessed. The tangs engage abutments of the webbed strap for adjustable retention of the harnessed items. The strap is advantageously molded of a stretch reorientable material. Stretching produces a relatively thin and strengthened web which resists penetration by the locking tangs and reduces the possibility of failure by fracture or reverse rotation. The inclusion of the relatively thin web also promotes homogeniety during molding and avoids imperfections that can cause failure in other types of straps.

Abstract: Continuously connected fastener attachment stock formed by elongated plastic side members with cross coupling links. One of the side member has successively connected cross bars with each cross bar connected to one of the cross links. The other side member has successively connected head pieces with each head piece connected to one of the cross links. The stock is proportioned to be fed as an entity to a position within a machine where individual fasteners are sparated from the stock, with each separate fastener including a head piece, a cross bar, and coupling link interconnecting the head piece with the cross bar. Each cross bar is configured for feeding through the bore of a slotted hollow needle.

Abstract: Fastener attachment apparatus for separating a fastener attachment device comprising two end bars and a filament coupled therebetween from stock comprising two undivided and continuous side members and a plurality of cross links coupled therebetween and dispensing the devices through one or more slotted needles by pushing an end bar of the device through a slot in the needle.In addition there is disclosed a fastener attachment apparatus for simultaneously pushing each of the two end bars of a fastener attachment device through two slotted needles with the filament between the end bars extending through the slot of each of the needles and between the needles.

Abstract: A miniaturized harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached serrated strap. The head contains a guide channel for receiving the strap after encirclement of the items to be harnessed, and an internal locking tang. The end of the strap before the regular serrations has a serrated ramp, the length of which is longer than the interval between regular serrations, to ease the insertion of the strap into a small-scale harnessing device.

Abstract: A tool that is particularly suitable for the installation of objects that require tensioning and severing. A tensioning member is operated through a toggle linkage that collapses when a pre-determined level of tensioning is reached and actuates a cutoff lever. The result is severence of the tensioned object with reduced shock loading. In addition the tool is easy to operate; the tensioning level is accurately and reliably adjustable; and the severed object is controllably ejected from the tool.

Abstract: Fastener attachment stock to be separated or divided, e.g., by cutting, severing, rupturing or shearing to provide a plurality of fastener attachment devices each preferably having substantially an H shape. The stock in its most preferred form includes two undivided elongated and continuous plastic side members having a plurality of plastic cross links coupled to and between each of said side members, each of said links being preferably spaced equidistantly apart from each other.The stock of this invention provides for a completely waste-less or scrap-less fastener attachment dispensing system in the hands of the ultimate user while also permitting the automatic repetitive dispensing of large numbers of fastener attachment devices under positive feed control and at a rapid rate without the necessity of frequent system stock reloadings (as necessitated using the stock of the prior art).

Abstract: A clipboard-type paper holder comprises, as its holding subassembly, a pair of spaced eccentric wheels independently pressured, and cooperatively acting to grip paper in cooperation with a clipboard or other backing surface with equalized clamping force at the spaced location, the wheels being contained in a holder body of smooth surfaced low profile.

Abstract: A method for making a novel assembly of laid-on labels, without die-cutting, is described. The method comprises printing over the release surface of a temporary carrier web a liquid pressure-sensitive adhesive in a predetermined pattern of discrete label areas separated by intervening areas of the carrier, solidifying the adhesive surface, forming a continuous film of radiation polymerizable liquid over each adhesive area, the film over each area being unconnected to films over adjacent areas, and exposing the films to radiation sufficient to solidify them by polymerization. Preferably the films extend over the edges of the adhesive and comprise liquids which do not wet the release surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing fastener attachment members of the type having a filament with heads on both ends, the device including a casing, a needle projecting from the casing, the needle having a bore through which the fastener attachment member is adapted to be dispensed, a plunger or ejector adapted to force one head of the attachment member through the needle bore, the plunger advanced by the combination of a gear and sliding rack, the sliding rack in the form of a thin plate and in which the attachment members are fed before the needle and in front of the ejector by an indexing wheel advanced by a feed pawl with a slotted hole which allows it to rock in and out of engagement with the indexing wheel as it is moved back and forth.

Abstract: A needle tube or the like useful in dispensing fastener attachment members, the needle including a tip, a central portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion having a hollow rearward end in which there is provided a knife edge extending inwardly towards the tip, a first feed slot at substantially ninety degrees to the knife edge and a second slot for feeding fastener attachment members through the needle, the second slot substantially ninety degrees to the first slot. In one embodiment of the invention the mounting portion comprises a plastic shank in which there is mounted a needle core which includes the aforementioned knife edge.

Abstract: A tool that is particularly suitable for the installation of objects that require tensioning and severing. A tensioning member is operated through a toggle linkage that collapses when a pre-determined level of tensioning is reached and actuates a cutoff lever. The result is severence of the tensioned object with reduced shock loading. In addition the tool is easy to operate; the tensioning level is accurately and reliably adjustable; and the severed object is controllably ejected from the tool.