Abstract: A forming device for gathering the width of a traveling web is disclosed. The forming device includes opposing arrays of flute-forming bars that can be interlaced to define therebetween a longitudinal flute-forming labyrinth effective to reduce the width of a web traveling therethrough by a preselected take-up ratio. The flute-forming bars are curved beginning at an entry end of the forming device such that they converge in a lateral direction as they proceed in the machine direction. In this manner, individual elements of the web traveling between the respective arrays in the machine direction follow contour lines along the curved bars or between adjacent ones of the curved bars so that no such element crosses any flute-forming bar in the cross-machine direction as the web travels and is fluted. A corrugating die for introducing a near-net shape to the intermediate-fluted web is also disclosed, as are a corrugating line incorporating these operations and methods for its operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and processes for forming tabs on adhesive backed products. Specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab on an adhesive-backed product, such as adhesive tape, so that the same may be easy to remove from an article at a later date. More specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab that is formed solely of the adhesive-backed product itself, which may be utilized for the subsequent removal thereof after placement on an article.

Abstract: A tape dispenser housing wound adhesive tape includes a brake spoke tapering (i.e., narrowing) from a distal radial end to a proximal radial end relative to a tape rotational axis, wherein the brake spoke effectuates the braking of wound adhesive tape on a hub by contacting the wound adhesive tape, the hub, or both simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for making blackbody radiation source is provided. A blackbody radiation cavity and a carbon nanotube array located on a substrate are provided. A black lacquer layer is coated on an inner surface of the blackbody radiation cavity. A pressure is applied to the carbon nanotube array to form a carbon nanotube paper on the surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotube paper is placed on the black lacquer layer. And then the substrate is peeled off to separate carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube paper from the substrate and bond to the black lacquer layer, the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube paper vertically aligned and forms the carbon nanotube array under forces of the substrate and the black lacquer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing leather edge imprinting. More particularly, the present invention relates to transferring the print from the transparent paper to the edges of a material. Further, the present invention enables in tailoring the designs or written logos on the edge surface for desired applications. The method [100] for imprinting a pattern on edges of a leather substrate comprises of steps with pattern imprinted on the edge across the perimeter of the leather substrate. The pattern comprises one or more customized colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, patterns, images, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or a combination thereof. Advantageously, the present invention effectively saves time and material wastage.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to devices and methods for producing devices for regulating blood flow in the venous system. In particular, the invention provides for artificial valves designed to regulate the flow of blood in human vessels, wherein such artificial valves include superior properties including fatigue resistance, biocompatibility, and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: To provide a manufacturing method and a manufacturing device for a peeling member capable of manufacturing the peeling member having less variation in quality and excellent durability for long-time use at a low cost with excellent productivity by a simple structure. The manufacturing method for the peeling member includes sticking a non-adhesive resin film. In sticking the non-adhesive resin film, a distal end edge 2b of a distal end portion 2a of a base material 2 is arranged at a side of an adhesive layer of a non-adhesive resin film 4 such that an end portion of the non-adhesive resin film 4 is protruded from the distal end edge 2b, and then the non-adhesive resin film 4 is stuck on both surfaces of the distal end portion 2a of a base material 2 to wrap the distal end edge 2b of the base material 2 by pressing a plurality rollers 21 to 25 sequentially onto the non-adhesive resin film 4 from an one side end portion toward an another side end portion in a longitudinal direction of the base material 2.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a display device includes a first jig including a first side, the first side having a concave groove for receiving a cover window, wherein the cover window includes a first planar portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the first and second curved portions are disposed at opposite ends of the first planar portion in a first direction, a second jig including a planar side for receiving a display panel, wherein when the second jig is moved in a second direction crossing the first direction with the display panel on the planar side, the display panel is disposed between the first and second curved portions of the cover window, and a pair of third jigs for supporting the first and second curved portions of the cover window.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a process of applying labels to boxes are disclosed. A box (1) is received in a labeling zone. A label carrier (30) is vertically moveable relative to the labeling zone to place the center portion of a label (5) onto the upper side of the box. Two presser elements (21, 21?) arranged on two mutually opposite lateral sides of the labeling zone are downwardly moveable both relative to the labeling zone and relative to the label carrier so as to fold and apply end portions of the label onto the lateral sides of the box.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is a method of making a composite skin for a tiltrotor aircraft including providing a first skin in a mold, the first skin having a periphery defined by a forward edge, an aft edge, and outboard ends; providing a plurality of honeycomb panels having an array of large cells onto the first skin, each cell having a width of at least 1 cm; assembling the plurality of honeycomb panels along the longitudinal axis of the first skin to form a honeycomb core having an outer perimeter within the periphery of the first skin; positioning a second skin onto the honeycomb core, the second skin having an outer perimeter within the periphery of the first skin; and curing an adhesive to create a bond between the first skin, the honeycomb core, and the second skin to form a composite skin.

Abstract: A pressure-printed material preparing apparatus includes an attachment unit that attaches, powder which exhibits adhesiveness when pressure is applied, to a surface to be bonded of a recording medium; a fixation unit that applies pressure to the recording medium to which the powder is attached to fix the powder to the recording medium as an adhesive layer; a folding unit that folds the recording medium of which the adhesive layer is formed on the surface to be bonded, such that two portions of the surface to be bonded are opposed to each other; and an application unit that applies pressure to the recording medium in which the surfaces to be bonded are opposed to each other, to thereby bond the adhesive layer on one surface and the adhesive layer on the other surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming composite plies on a contoured tool includes a forming head for forming the composite plies on the tool. The forming head is mounted on a manipulator and includes a compliant nosepiece adapted to conform to the contoured tool.

Abstract: A composite duct with reinforcement comprises an inner ply, an outer ply, and a plurality of cellular core rings. The inner ply forms a channel with a circular cross-section. The plurality of cellular core rings is positioned at set intervals along a length of the composite duct and between the inner ply and the outer ply.

Abstract: A method for molding a flame-retardant bending beam integrated with a three-dimensional (3D) nylon air duct and a production mould thereof are provided. The method includes steps of: (1), producing the 3D nylon air duct; (2), selecting a flame-retardant carbon fiber pre-impregnated material: (3), laminating the pre-impregnated material and pre-molding; and (4), curing and molding composite material. The production mould includes an upper mould, a lower mould, sliding blocks and an air nozzle port. Compared with a traditional bending beam of metal molding, the flame-retardant bending beam integrated with the 3D nylon air duct achieves a same flame-retardant effect, and meanwhile has simple operation, flexible product shape, higher strength, lighter weight and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: An example method for forming a flat composite charge into a composite blade stiffener includes cutting a flat composite charge along a cut line into a first piece and a second piece having an angle, positioning the first piece and the second piece of the flat composite charge on a forming mandrel about a tooling plunger, activating the tooling plunger to drive the first piece and the second piece into a cavity of the forming mandrel resulting in the first piece and the second piece folding at the cut line, withdrawing the tooling plunger from the cavity of the forming mandrel, compressing the forming mandrel to apply a lateral pressure to the first piece and the second piece folded into the cavity, and applying a vertical pressure to a first flange and a second flange of the first piece and the second piece, respectively, to form the composite blade stiffener.

Abstract: In order to reduce both the weight and the production costs in the case of vehicle chassis components consisting of at least two parts, a first part is made as a sheet component by press hardening and the second part is produced by a conventional production method, which does not include press hardening. The part produced by press hardening forms a structural component, whereas the other component serves to stiffen the part produced by press hardening.

Abstract: A labeling apparatus comprises a separation member configured to promote detachment of an adhesive label from liner web. Adhesive labels are fed to the separation member such that a surface of the facestock contacts the separation member. The separation member has a surface exhibiting a tack such that the tack force between the facestock and the separation member is greater than the release force between the release liner and the adhesive layer of the labels. The labels become associated with the separation member, and the label is applied to a surface of a substrate by contacting the exposed adhesive layer with a surface of a substrate, which causes the adhesive label to detach from the separation member.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for manufacturing a composite component. The apparatus includes a mold onto which the composite component is formed. The mold is disposed within a grid defined by a first axis and a second axis. The apparatus further includes a first frame assembly disposed above the mold and a plurality of machine heads coupled to the first frame assembly within the grid in an adjacent arrangement along the first axis. At least one of the mold or the plurality of machine heads is moveable along the first axis, the second axis, or both. At least one of the machine heads of the plurality of machine heads is moveable independently of one another along a third axis. A second frame assembly is moveable above the mold along the first axis, the second axis, or both. The second frame assembly includes a holding device. The holding device affixes to and releases from an outer skin to place and displace the outer skin at the mold.

Abstract: A method of integrating a first fibrous web with a second fibrous web, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a first absorbent fibrous web material; b. providing a topsheet comprising a second fibrous web material; c. providing an integrating means; and d. integrating said first absorbent fibrous web material and said second fibrous web material by processing through said integrating means. The step of integrating said first absorbent fibrous web material and said second fibrous web material comprises inter-entangling fibers from the first absorbent fibrous web and fibers from the second fibrous web.

Abstract: An applying device (1) and an applying method that can speedily perform application of a film (F) on an application target surface (S) and improve a quality of a finish. The applying device (1) is provided with a film support portion (2) that supports the film (F). The film support portion (2) is provided with a first support body and a second support body lined up in a first direction (Y), a film fixing mechanism that is provided on the first support body and the second support body and fixes the film along the first direction, and a first angle changing mechanism that changes an angle around an axis line extending so as to intersect the first direction between the first support body and the second support body. The invention also concerns a film applied to an application target surface.