Abstract: A data cartridge includes a length of magnetic tape which is formed at each end with a first pattern of holes to enable identification of the end of the tape and a second pattern of holes located within the first pattern of holes and configured to provide a binary code to enable automatic identification of the cartridge type or tape type. The first pattern of holes is different at each end of the tape to further enable the automatic differentiation of one end of the tape from the other end.

Abstract: A test cassette is provided for testing tape tensioning devices in tape recorders and players. The test cassette has a at least one of a supply reel and a takeup reel which has two circular arc portions of different radius. In a preferred embodiment, one of the circular arc portions has the radius of a substantially full reel of tape, and the other has the radius of a substantially empty reel of tape. In operation the test cassette simulates the conditions of a full reel and the conditions of a substantially empty reel with each revolution of the reel, and the extremes of operation of a tape tensioning device can be quickly and easily tested.

Abstract: An erasable writing tablet for notation of dimensions and other information. The erasable writing table is adapted to be attached to a tape measure or any other conforming receptive surface. The material composition of the erasable writing tablet is sold under the trade name "Corian". The abrasiveness of this material permits the effacement of the notations by sandpaper or an eraser while maintaining the desired surface properties of the erasable writing tablet. A storage pocket is adapted to receive the means for effacing writing on the erasable writing tablet.

Abstract: A method for controlling the position of a web moving along a given path, which is effective especially when a web travelling speed varies. In the method, the web travelling speed is detected and then a correction speed for correcting the meandering of the web is varied in accordance with the web travelling speed detected, so that the meandering of the web can be corrected with a constant accuracy independent of the variations of the web travelling speed.

Abstract: In a magnetic-tape cassette the housing comprises a peripheral wall (7) with an opening (7a) for the passage of a magnetic head (27). The cassette is provided with a tape-pressure (19) comprising a pressure element (22) which near the opening (7a) lies against the back of the magnetic tape (8). The tape-pressure member (19) comprises a substantially U-shaped leaf spring (21) having an elongate main portion (20) which carries the pressure element (22) near its center. The main portion (20) comprises two elongate embossments (20a, 20b) whose crests extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main portion (20). The crests of the embossments (20a, 20b) of the leaf spring (21) abut against supporting elements (25, 26), which are situated inside the housing at the side which is remote from the opening (7a).

Abstract: The machine for the actuation of needles for the realization of electric motors field windings is made of a case internally supporting a main shaft in revolving mode which is set in rotation by motor means; on the main shaft, means that perform an up and down oscillating motion at each complete rotation of the said shaft are provided in oscillating mode around an axis which is perpendicular to the axis of the shaft; at one end of such means a winding shaft is pivoted; into which are through cables that realize the winding on the slots of a stator, the winding shaft performs a reciprocating traverse motion driven by the said oscillating means; on the winding shaft a tube supporting the winding needles is concentrically inserted in oscillating mode, and it is set in reciprocating rotatory motion by kinematic motion means connected to the main shaft which accomplish an oscillation of the tube for each stroke end of the winding shaft; on the free ends of the tube and of the shaft concentric to it the winding need

Abstract: A magnetic tape cassette of very small type having a front lid pivotably secured to the cassette housing so as to open or close a front opening portion, and a guide portion arranged on the front wall of the lid at an asymmetrical position so as to extend in the longitudinal direction. Thus, when a number of tape cassettes are accommodated within a cassette magazine, the guide portions function as a guide so that all the tape cassettes with tracks A and B aligned in the same direction can be accommodated within the cassette magazine. Also, the tape cassette of the invention can be positively loaded on a recording and/or reproducing apparatus from a desired surface side. Further, since the guide portion is formed on the lid, mechanical strength of the cassette housing can be prevented from being decreased and the indication label attaching area on the top wall of the cassette housing is prevented from being restricted.

Abstract: Apparatus for winding webs to form supply rolls under a substantially constant web tension comprises a winding shaft, which is rotatably mounted in a machine frame and driven by an electric motor, a rocker, which is pivoted to the machine frame and has mutually opposite, freely protruding arms, which are equal in length and at their ends carry freely rotatably mounted dancer rollers, and means for detecting a deflection of the rocker resulting in a displacement of said dancer rollers from a normal position, in which they are horizontally aligned. Two winding shafts are provided, the first of which is driven by a transmission from the electric motor and the second of which is driven via a differential, which has a first input member that is coupled to the first winding shaft, and via further power-transmitting means succeeding said differential.

Abstract: A dispensing hanger for a roll of paper towels, toilet paper, or the like has a pair of arms with lower ends formed as widely open hooks that are substantially similarly widely based as cradles for receiving upper radial portions of the opposite ends of such a roll and with upper ends formed as eyes pivotally attached to one or to a pair of suspension eyes.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing rolls of bags, a web having transverse lines of perforation is wound by means of a winding device. A leading end of the web is first conducted into the winding device which is activated for the winding operation. When a predetermined web length has been sensed, a clamping device clamps the web which is immediately torn off, and a new leading web end is gripped after a certain time delay by means of a gripping device. The finished roll of bags is thereafter released from the winding device which is reset for a new winding operation. Finally, the gripping device is moved past the winding device so that this can catch the web and commence a new winding cycle.

Abstract: An audio wiring harness apparatus is set forth to remove slack from existing coaxial type cable utilized in the electrical association of various electronic components. A container is provided with a plurality of telescoping heads positioned therein in an aligned orientation to one another wherein their ends are directed towards "U" shaped openings on either side of the container to orient and secure cable thereabout and direct same through the associated openings. Alternatively, spring biased spools may be utilized positioned between the "U" shaped openings to enable a tensioned withdrawal of unused cable within the container. A friction-fit closure positioned over the container enables ready access interiorly of the container and simultaneously closes the "U" shaped openings to capture cable therewith.

Abstract: For the purpose of conveying slivers the latter are fed over constructional units (15) which are situated behind each other in a staggered maner from injector (8), in a pipe (16) including a guide means (17) by means of an air supply, and subsequently carried further by mechanical means.

Abstract: In printing machines, it is often necessary to move materials at two different speeds, for example, bulk movement from one station to another, and precise movement to effect registration for printing. Disclosed herein is apparatus for transmitting power to a drum from two motors via a single output shaft. The apparatus includes a shaft having a coupling disc at one end which can move axially under the control of an actuator either to engage a flywheel driven by a high speed motor or a drive ring driven by a stepper motor via a gear. The other end of the shaft has a gear which transmits the motor drive to the drum via a gear attached to the drum shaft.

Abstract: A dispenser for rolls of flexible sheet material wound on cores is disclosed. The dispenser holds multiple rolls and includes guide tracks for guiding the rolls through the dispenser. A holding lever pivotably connected to each side of the dispenser selectively holds the rolls in position in the dispenser and has its pivoting motion controlled by a sensing plate which contacts a lower dispensing roll to sense when the sheet material is substantially depleted. The lower dispensing roll is always held out of contact with rolls of a dispensing mechanism, in one embodiment initially by a transfer roller and thereafter at a constant vertical axis by the holding levers and, in another embodiment by the holding levers alone. A shield is located between the roll surface of the lower dispensing roll and the rollers of the dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus for feeding a material from a material supply to a further apparatus, particularly a packaging apparatus. The apparatus comprises a storage buffer for storing an amount of the material, a first feed arrangement for feeding the material from the material supply to the storage buffer, and a second feed arrangement for feeding the material from the storage buffer to the further apparatus. The storage buffer comprises a plurality of movable rollers and a plurality of fixed rollers disposed above the movable rollers. The material is wound alternately between the fixed and movable rollers. The movable rollers are movable toward the fixed rollers by the tension in the material, and are movable away from the fixed rollers under the influence of gravity. This enables the material to be fed continuously to the further apparatus during an interruption of the material supply.

Abstract: A hub setting device for a hub onto which a magnetic tape is wound with which the hub can easily be attached to and removed from a rotary shaft with substantially no play between the hub and shaft when engaged. A divided ring is retained in a recess formed in a boss portion of the shaft, and the ring is urged radially outwardly by an elastic member such as a pair of elastic tubular members. An elastic retention member is fitted around the divided ring, received completely within a recess formed around the outer circumferential surface of the ring.

Abstract: In an apparatus for smoothly winding a magnetic tape on reels of a tape cassette; the cassette is positioned in a holder and has a leader tape wound, at its ends, on the cassette reels, and being withdrawn from the cassette housing by a pair of guide rollers movable away from the cassette in the holder, a splicing device severs the withdrawn leader tape and connects one end of the severed leader tape to an end of a magnetic tape from an external source, and a winding smoothing element, for example, in the form of a roller, is moved into contact with a tape winding face of one of the reels and with successive turns of the magnetic tape wound on such face as that one reel is driven so that the magnetic tape is regularly and smoothly wound on the reel and looseness of the wound tape is avoided.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a double-bearing fishing reel is provided, which includes drag members provided between a handle shaft and a main gear, a setting member which is operated to set a slipping rotation starting load on a spool, an adjuster which adjusts a preset optimum load within a predetermined range, a reference portion provided at one of the setting member and the adjuster, and a position setting portion corresponding to the reference portion provided at the other of the setting member and the adjuster. The adjuster can easily and accurately return, after adjustment of the load, to the position where the optimum load is set.

Abstract: An antimicrobial medical glove consisting essentially of an outer elastomeric body in the shape of a hand and an inner coating containing an antimicrobial agent, said inner coating being capable of slowly releasing said antimicrobial agent in an amount and over a period of time sufficient to maintain an essentially bacteria-free and fungus-free environment within said glove after said glove has been donned.

Abstract: A unique dynamic seal assembly is used in a mold structure for encapsulating a glass window assembly with a gasket. The seal assembly resiliently supports the window assembly and cooperates with the mold structure for defining a gasket forming cavity. The mold structure typically includes two cooperating mold sections, each of which can be provided with a groove for receiving a separate dynamic seal assembly. Each seal assembly includes a first sealing body having a sealing surface which faces and is adapted to sealingly contact the window assembly. The first seal element is formed of a non-deformable, non-compressible material and is connected to a second seal element formed of a deformable, non-compressible material which is responsive to pressure applied to the first seal element for adjusting the position of the first seal element in the mold to accommodate thickness variations in a window assembly contacting the first surface.