Abstract: A release liner staging unit for depositing a release liner onto an adhesive layer. The unit includes an accumulator that creates a buffer between an amount of release liner supplied and an amount needed for covering a layer of adhesive. The tendency of release liner placed within the accumulator to settle allows additional release liner to be introduced, thereby producing a slightly saturated level of release liner in the accumulator. Time delays can be accounted for to reduce the number of times a drive mechanism needs to operate, thereby reducing wear on such componentry. The unit may also form part of a larger release liner application device and adhesive application system.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a repeatable volume of flowable material. The apparatus comprises a fluid cylinder body, a piston, a meter body, and at least one valve. The fluid cylinder body includes a fluid chamber, a fluid supply, and a pair of fluid pressure channels. The meter body is positioned adjacent the fluid cylinder body and includes a displacement chamber, a flowable material supply, an outlet valve, an inlet valve, and a flowable material outlet. The piston defines a piston head and a piston stem. The piston head is positioned within the fluid chamber and the piston stem extends laterally from the fluid chamber into the meter body. The valve is positioned adjacent the fluid cylinder body. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.