Abstract: A fabrication method for a disposable article and a disposable article for absorbing liquids.This method consists in cutting an impermeable foil (35) so as to form two strips (35a) and (35b) in the median zone of said foil along a tracing of a sequence of equal straight-line segments parallel to the longitudinal axis of the foil and staggered alternatingly on either side of said axis. The strip (35a) is laterally shifted by a distance slightly less than the distance between the segments located on either side of the axis XX'. The strip (35b) follows a path which is longer than that of the strip (35a) by the repeat of the cut-out. The strips (35a) and (35b) then are deposited on the absorbing portions (34) in such a manner that the permeable zone is located in the central region of said portion.The obtained sheath is cut into individual articles.

Abstract: In the forming of an article by blow molding a parison into conformity with a cavity defined by a partible a method and apparatus which comprises positioning a label of flexible material on each section of the mold, each label having a width in a circumferential direction such that a portion of one axial edge of each label extends beyond the side edge of the cavity forming portions of the section of the mold and the other axial edge, moving the mold sections toward one another so that they close and define the mold cavity, deflecting the edge of each label radially inwardly before the molds close such that as the molds close the deflected edge will overlap with an adjacent edge of the adjacent label, and blowing the parison into conformity with the cavity such that the edges of the two labels overlap and register to define a continuous label about the article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for automatically centering a metering pin in the pouring spout of a molten metal pouring pot.

Abstract: In a method of installing a septum (18) at a desired depth within a section of honeycomb core (12) for use in a sound attenuation panels, the septum is sandwiched between two layers (20, 24) of support material having a melting temperature intermediate between the fusing and curing temperatures of the septum material. The honeycomb core (12) is pressed into supporting materials and septum to segment and position the septum (18) therein, after which the resultant assembly is heated sufficiently to allow the septum to fuse and adhere to the honeycomb core. The resultant assembly is then heated sufficiently to melt the support material and allow it to be drained away, leaving the segmented septum (18) in place within the honeycomb core.

Abstract: The barrier in a closure liner can be formed with a distinctive design or logo when the closure liner is inserted in the cap by placing a male embossing die against the sealing layer of the closure liner with sufficient force to emboss an image in the foil layer. The embossing of indicia into the liner at the time the cap is to be placed on the container provides the manufacturer with his own distinctive logo which cannot be readily duplicated thus making the container closure tamper-resistant.

Abstract: An anti-skid device for motor vehicle tires is provided including front and rear holding devices, which lie against the inside and outside of the tire when the chain is mounted, and between which chain strand sections extend over the running surface of the tire. One of the holding devices which usually is the rear holding device in the mounted state, is essentially circular and has a rigid middle section and two rigid side sections, one end of each of which is attached by pivotal connections to an end of the middle section in such a way that it can be pivoted. Pretensioned spring devices are provided at the pivot connections to bias the side sections toward each other in the mounted condition after the rear holding device is passed over the tire with the side sections pivoted outwardly. Locking devices for securing the two ends of the side sections together in the mounted position are also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a printed-wiring board is disclosed. The process involves providing a metal carried support surface and forming a resist pattern on the metal surface comprised of a silicone rubber material. The support surface where there is not resist is metal plated to provide metal plated surface portions which are contact bonded to a insulating base material by interposing an adhesive between the insulating base material and the metal surface portions or contact bonded to an uncured base material having an adhesive force. The contact bonding is carried out in order to transfer the metal surface portions onto the base material thus forming the conductor pattern on the base material and producing the printing-wiring board. The process eliminates the loss of expensive copper foil and provides a method by which the base material can be securely bonded to the metal portions forming the printed-wiring board.

Abstract: A method for bonding a high temperature resistant polymeric material to an aluminum base substrate is disclosed using an alkaline bath comprising an alkali metal salt, an alkali metal carbonate and a water soluble salt of an alkaline earth metal selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, strontium and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A tubular tire for cycles comprising a tubular toroidal body including an inner airtight tube to be inflated, the tire body or carcass being equipped, on the outer surface mating the wheel rim, with a rubberized tape having projecting portions such as profiles or prominences adapted to ensure a better engagement between the tire and the rim.The carcass is built by longitudinally joining together the edges of a rubberized fabric, the junction being radially external with respect to the tire and below the tread. The edges are joined either by overlapping or by abutment of the edges. In this latter case a reinforcement strip is provided between the carcass and the tread. An additional narrow strip protecting the junction is provided between the carcass and the inner or air tube.According to an embodiment the tire has a tunnel shaped cross-section obtained by suitably shaping the rubberized tape and the tire body when vulcanizing the tire.

Abstract: A thermoplastic container bottom is inertially spin welded into the interior of a cylindrical container body of paperboard internally lined with a layer of thermoplastic material. A body supporting mandrel has an expansible body engaging portion which is inserted into the body and subsequently expanded to define a cylindrical surface of a diameter exactly equal to that of the specified internal diameter of the body. A seating member at the end of the body supporting mandrel establishes the depth to which the container bottom is inserted into the body and is provided with a low-friction projecting resilient member which contacts the rotating bottom.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring a looped article to a cylindrical structure, comprising a collapsible ring structure having a center axis aligned with the center axis of the cylindrical structure and a centering plane parallel with the central plane of the cylindrical structure, the ring structure being radially deformable about the center axis thereof, a carrier supporting the ring structure and operative to move the ring structure toward and away from the cylindrical structure, and plural pairs of centering elements provided radially inside the ring structure. Each pair of centering elements are located on both sides of the centering plane of the ring structure and consist of centering elements located on both sides of the centering plane of the ring structure and movable toward and away from the centering plane of the ring structure.

Abstract: A device for attaching articles (11) to packages (12) which are passed to the applicator device (10) at irregular intervals. When this is done the articles (for example, drinking straws (11)), are thrust against the package (12) by means of rotatable applicator arms (41). The applicator arm (41) is tilted against the action of a pull-off spring (51) by a burst of compressed air that acts on the arm (41) for a brief period so that it moves back into its initial position immediately after pressing against the package (12).The applicator device (10) can be tilted about two perpendicular directions and can be secured in order that the drinking straws (11) can be secured in different directions and on variously inclined surfaces of the package (12).

Abstract: A tire building machine and method employing a tire building drum for receiving at least one ply of tire material having an edge overhanging an axial end of the drum, a bladder turn-up mechanism extending axially outwardly from the drum, an annular array of radially contractible ply-down fingers movable axially to and from a position encircling the overhanging ply edge, and an axially movable ring device operative first to effect radial contraction of the ply-down fingers to turn the ply edge down over the end of the drum, then to set a tire bead against the turned down ply edge at the end of the drum, and then to push the bladder of the turn-up mechanism when inflated to cause the ply edge to be progressively wrapped around the bead and then over the drum.

Abstract: A method of forming adherent metallized coatings on a substrate which is useful for the manufacture of printed circuit boards as well as other metal coated articles involves providing the substrate with a rubber-modified epoxy surface or coating, sputter etching at least 50 A. from the surface followed by vacuum depositing an adherent thin metal film of Cr, Ni, Ni-V alloy, Pt, Pd or Ti onto the substrate. Another metal layer is then provided over the adherent thin film.

Abstract: A method of backing carpeting material 19 with hot-melt compositions such as atactic polypropylene or bitumen comprises carefully doctoring selected thicknesses of the composition to the undersurface of the material 19 with the wear surface of the material uppermost. In one arrangement this is achieved using a lick roll arrangement 20 incorporating a doctor blade, cooling the backed product at cooling zones 28, 29 and applying the material to a nip formed by rollers 21. In another arrangement this is achieved by doctor box 16 applying the composition to a carrier 13, the carpeting material 19 then being laminated at roll 21 to the layer of composition, the laminate then being cooled before being stripped from the carrier 13. In a further arrangement the carrier is in the form of sheet material 15 which is supported by endless belt 13 and which is bonded into the hot-melt composition to become an integral part thereof.

Abstract: One-sided corrugated cardboard machine comprising a first fluted roller and a second fluted roller in meshing engagement with each other and between which a web of cardboard is introduced to be corrugated, the second fluted roller being provided in the circumferential outer surface thereof with several annular grooves arranged at axially spaced intervals, and a device which during the movement of the web of corrugated cardboard from the position of engagement between the second fluted roller and the first fluted roller to the position of engagement between the second fluted roller and an auxiliary roller biases the web of corrugated cardboard with a vacuum pressure via the suction grooves, wherein the second fluted roller has suction boxes associated therewith one each at the inlet and the outlet of the web of cardboard, said suction boxes respectively extending only over a small portion of the circumferential region of the fluted roller not covered by the web of corrugated cardboard and being closed on the s

Abstract: This device relates to a device for suction-sticking display labels, in which display labels without being printed have been stuck contiguously in many number onto a long ground sheet which is wound on a feeding reel, the labels are peeled by a peeling metal fitting after they are printed, the ground sheet only is wound on a winding reel, the display labels are adsorbed by a suction bracket which is provided in front of the peeling metal fitting being drawn by the air intaken by the intake/exhaust duct of the sticking device, and the display labels are stuck by the blow of air onto predetermined positions of package trays that come beneath the sticking device. In particular, this device relates to a device for suction-sticking display labels, in which the label which is peeled off from the ground sheet being adsorbed by the intake/exhaust bracket but which is still adhered at its rear end to the ground sheet, is forcibly peeled off by a proceed/rectract device together with the intake/exhaust bracket.

Abstract: The invention concerns a label printing and applying apparatus. The printing apparatus includes a mount for detachably mounting a label holder to the printer. After being printed a web of labels is wound onto a roll in the holder while the label holder is attached to the printer. The label holder may then be separated from the printer and is attached to an applier at which time the holder may deliver labels to the applier for being applied. When a roll of labels has been wound upon the label holder, a cutting knife on the printing apparatus cuts the label web, thereafter permitting separation of the label holder from the label printer. Printing of the labels is done in a rotary platen on the label printer. A drive transmission connects the rotary platen with the label winding roll for rotating the roll when the label holder is on the label printer. Instructions to the printer for printing particular indicia are inputted.

Abstract: A closure is provided for sealing and repairing a puncture of a tire. The closure is a resilient plug of a rubber-like material stiffer and more durable than prior closures having a generally cylindrical shank portion and an adjoining circular head portion. The periphery of the shank portion has a labyrinth of closely spaced sealing rings and grooves therebetween. When the shank portion is forcibly engaged with a puncture, the sealing rings individually radially compress and locally conform to the size and shape of the puncture thereby providing multiple sealing members with the puncture. Additional sealing is provided by an auxiliary sealing ring on the head portion of the closure which is adhesively bonded to the inner surface of the tire, adjacent to the puncture. Tool attaching means are provided on the closure for forcibly engaging the closure with the puncture.

Abstract: In the production of decorated tufted carpet tiles, a tufted carpet web is made by tufting a pile yarn in a substrate, precoating and backing the tufted substrate on the backside, followed by dyeing, imprinting with a pattern, steaming, washing and drying the carpet web, and thereafter by punching or cutting tiles from the carpet web in the process, the carpet web, prior to the dyeing step and preferably after precoating, is heat treated by being exposed to a temperature of 120.degree.-200.degree. C., preferably 140.degree.-170.degree. C., for 1-8 minutes, preferably for 3-5 minutes, while it is freely supported on an auxiliary carrier, and then subjected to cooling to below 50.degree. C.