Abstract: An apparatus for color highlighting an image portion of a photocopy including a housing provided with a storage compartment for storing a roll of transfer material and an opening for extraction of the leading end of the transfer material. A pressure member is disposed in the housing in the proximity of the opening and adapted to exert pressure or heat and pressure on the transfer material being extracted and permit transfer of part of the transfer material onto a surface of a photocopy for receiving the transfer material. A pair of guiding members prevent the transfer material from contacting the pressure member when the apparatus is not in the state of operation. In operation, the action of extraction of the transfer material and the action of exertion of pressure are accomplished by the movement of the housing.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the metallization of support members, such as paper sheeting and other cellulosic products. A metallic film is transferred to the paper support from a cellulosic carrier and adhered to the paper by a thermoplastic material. The cellulosic carrier, with a releasably adhered film of metal, is brought into contact with a paper support and an intervening thermoplastic adhesive. Pressure and/or heat is applied to the composite which is subsequently cooled and the carrier stripped away to leave the desired metallic layer on the receiving surface of the paper support.This transfer procedure overcomes the objections associated with plastic carriers and is particularly suitable for metallizing support members, like paper, which are otherwise difficult to metallize.

Abstract: A label which can be applied to envelopes or the like as an address label. The label, which is transparent, has an area treated so that it will detach a fused toner image from a carrier sheet printed xerographically or by a laser printer and cause the image to adhere to the label. Adhesive or chemical means are used to cause the image to transfer. In use, the label is first applied to a carrier sheet, on which is printed, the desired image, such as an address. When the label is removed from the carrier sheet, the fused toner image remains adhered to the label's underside, and the label can then be applied to an envelope. The label, being transparent, displays the image.

Abstract: In encapsulated-lens reflective sheeting of the prior art, a monolayer of glass microspheres is embedded in a binder layer, a specularly reflective layer underlies the microspheres, and a cover film encapsulates the microspheres, within a plurality of hermetically sealed cells. In the invention, a HMW thermoplastic binder film, affords improved structural integrity, greater toughness, and better conformability to irregular surfaces without cracking. The cover film preferably is of the same polymer family as said binder film.

Abstract: An article formed by stiffening the folds of the folded plate structure by applying a low viscosity penetrant along the folds which reacts with the cement to harden it where it has been weakened due to folding. Applications include sandwich panel roof and floor decking and siding for buildings, cylindrical sandwich panels for arch roofs and large pipes or culverts, box beams and girders, and dome roofs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying hot melt adhesive to the parting surfaces of sections of a foam pattern employed in the lost foam metal casting process includes an adhesive applicator operable to dispense a layer of adhesive in a desired pattern onto a transfer surface. The parting surface of a section of a foam pattern is then brought into engagement with the transfer surface so that at least a portion of the adhesive adheres to the parting surface for assembly with a mating section of the foam pattern. The adhesive remaining on the transfer surface after engagement with the parting surface is scraped off and a new layer of adhesive applied in preparation for another section of the foam pattern.

Abstract: A surface covering product is disclosed which comprises a substrate material, an impervious coating upon said material, and, raised transparent or translucent or opaque colored elements printed upon said coating. The raised elements are formed as dot-shaped colored elements and comprise a thixotropic plastic. An opaque colored material surrounds the raised elements and a dot-like colored pattern is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing printed circuit boards.The manufacturing method of printed circuit boards under the present invention is to detach a release paper from a metal board on which holes are provided and to which the adhesive sheet and a release paper are attached. Thereafter, the metal board is glued to a resin board having at least one circuit layer and at least either of through holes or lead wire holes, by means of the adhesive sheet by pressing.An alternative manufacturing method of printed circuit boards under the present invention is to provide lead wire holes at the centers of resin filled holes in a metal board material, and to which an adhesive sheet and a release paper are attached. From the metal board material, a metal board is made by finishing its outer configuration. The release paper is detached from the metal board.

Abstract: A system for removing adhesive backed elements from a web and for serially applying the element including transport means for transporting the web to stripper means and actuator means engagable with a surface to actuate the transport means, applicator means to apply the stripped element to the surface, said actuator means including a member for pressing the element against a surface after it has been applied thereto.

Abstract: A method for laying a sheet of material having a sticky texture on to a surface comprises applying pressure by way of a flexible diaphragm to force the sheet of material on to the surface and adjusting the diaphragm so that its surface assumes a varying curved convex shape whereby the diaphragm is peeled gradually from the surface of the sheet of material inwardly from an edge region. The invention is described with particular reference to the laying of sheets of pre impregnated fibre-reinforced material in a mould tool in the automated manufacture of a helicopter rotor blade and several embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A bowling ball, rather than being engraved with a decoration, is printed with the decoration, relying on graft polymerization chemistry by which the printing fluid, offset to the ball in decoration form, is effectively bonded to the ball which may be rubber or other polymer capable of participating in graft polymerization.

Abstract: A process whereby an animal or child can create a unique impression print without coming into contact with the printing medium. A non-toxic acrylic paint 8 is applied to a plywood paint board 10. Next an artist canvass 14 is placed face down and supported upon the four supports 12 mounted on the paint board 10. The support system holds the artist canvass 14 in place and provides a means of maintaining a physical separation between the painted paint board 10 and the artist canvass 14. The animal or child is then allowed to walk, run, play, eat or whatever on the back-side of the artist canvass 14. The weight of the animal or child causes the artist canvass 14 to stretch and touch the painted paint board 10 thereby transferring a unique impression print to the artist canvass 14. The process can be repeated any number of times to add more colors or more prints. Thus the animal or child can create a unique impression print without coming into contact with the printing medium.

Abstract: A device is shown for transferring sublimation decals to curved substrates such as the surfaces of ceramic mugs. The device employs a flexible transfer head which comprises a supported, flexible electrical heating pad which is made to envelop and press against the surface of the article onto which the decal design is to be transferred. The pad is then electrically heated, causing the sublimation dyes on the decal interposed between the pad and the surface of the article to be transferred from the backing sheet of the decal to the article's surface.

Abstract: Label assemblies for redeemable coupons, pressure-sensitive labels, lottery tickets and the like. A strip of redeemable coupons comprises an indefinite length web coated with a release coating, at least one coupon on the web comprising a sheet of stock material, a first dry coating layer covering the surface of the stock material, a second dry coating covering the first dry coating and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer over the second dry coating and adhesively securing the coupons to the web. The first and second dry coating layers are substantially incompatible so that they separate from one another when the coupon, applied to an uncoated surface, is pulled therefrom.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying pressure sensitive tabs to an underlying article, such as a sheet of glass or mirror, includes a first tape reel for dispensing a roll of carrier tape therefrom and a second tape reel for winding up the spent carrier tape after the tabs have been removed. A plurality of guide rolls are mounted in the dispenser for maintaining a predetermined tension on the tape and a depositing mechanism, including a bracket for guiding the tape and a nip roll or plunger, is provided for removing the tabs from the tape and for applying the tabs to the article automatically and in a spaced, controlled manner. The dispenser is preferably held in a fixed position and the article moved thereunder to apply the tabs to the article automatically without the need of a workman.

Abstract: A heat transfer pad molded over elongated projections, such as bolts, to conduct heat to the pad interior, and securely maintain the pad on a support. A heater assembly slideably retains the pad and support, and includes replaceable heating elements, which are insulated from a mounting assembly.

Abstract: An improved bonded polyester fiberfill batt, characterized by a lower inclination to leak fibers through a shell fabric, made by using a blend of binder fiber with binder-compatible fiberfill of low denier for the outer covering of the batt, and spraying thereon a resin-bonding agent, and effecting bonding of both binder fiber and bonding agent to form a sealed outer surface.

Abstract: The machine comprises a print-head (3) for printing characters on labels (11) which are borne by a strip (10) which passes over a print-platen (8). In order to prevent, in reliable, rapid and space-saving manner, a second printing as a result of a rebound of the head (3) on the platen (8), this machine comprises: a lever (35) having two arms forming a V (36, 37) of alternate angular movement synchronized with the movements of the head (3), with dihedral (40) of elasitc return, pivoted in the platen (8) and urged alternately in one direction and the other by a pusher (30) which is integral with the head (3) and by a retraction arm (43) which is integral with an inking device (25, 26, 27) for preventing the return of the head (3) as the result of a rebound, by engagement of an arm (36) in a detention notch (32-33) which is integral with the head (3).

Abstract: The invention consists of a method which provides a business form with removable labels. The method produces a business form which maintains its integrity and does not jam or damage production or processing equipment. It includes providing a first web comprising a bottom release ply, a top label stock ply, and adhesive disposed between these two piles for releasably joining the two together. It also provides a second web and places it in side-by-side laterally spaced relation with the first web. The method further includes the step of adhering a splicing strip to the first and second webs to join them together.

Abstract: A device for sticking adhesive tape to thin articles, such as semiconductor wafers, and trimming excess portions of said tape from the thin articles. A plurality of sticking rollers apply adhesive tape from a roll to each thin article, the tape having an adhesive side oriented towards an upper surface of the article and a width greater than a width of the article. A suction stage receives and holds each of the thin articles with the adhesive tape stuck thereto by said sticking rollers while a tape cutter trims the excess portion of the tape from along peripheral edge portions of the article. A tape peeling device then peels off the trimmed excess portions of the tape from the thin article, whereupon the thin article is conveyed back to a cassette.