Abstract: A self-masking label and method of use for wrapping about elongate articles is presented herein. The label includes a series of label sections positioned end-to-end along the length of the label and supported on a carrier strip during printing. A first label section is configured to be marked or printed with indicia. A second label section may be transparent. A third label section is arranged to overlap the first and second sections and to cover and protect the indicia, during for example, an overcoating procedure. A fourth label section includes a non-sticky tab section.

Abstract: A self-masking label and method of use for wrapping about elongate articles. The label includes a series of label sections positioned end-to-end along the length of the label and supported on a carrier strip during printing. A first label section is configured to be marked or printed with indicia; a second label section may be transparent; a third label section is arranged to overlap the first and second sections and to cover and protect the indicia, during for example, an over-coating procedure; and a fourth label section includes a non-sticky tab section.

Abstract: A label assembly comprised of a carrier strip and a plurality of labels. The carrier strip comprises at least a first backing layer and a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer. A second backing layer may be located over said adhesive layer. Predetermined areas are removed from the second backing area to expose the adhesive layer. Cover tabs overlay portions of the exposed adhesive layer with the labels being removably adhered to the carrier strip on the remaining exposed adhesive layer. The labels may be provided with frangible regions for partitioning the wire label. The frangible regions include both severed portions and points of attachment.

Abstract: A self-masking label and method of use for wrapping about elongate articles. The label includes a series of label sections positioned end-to-end along the length of the label and supported on a carrier strip during printing. A first label section is configured to be marked or printed with indicia; a second label section may be transparent; a third label section is arranged to overlap the first and second sections and to cover and protect the indicia, during for example, an over-coating procedure; and a fourth label section includes a non-sticky tab section.

Abstract: A label assembly comprised of a carrier strip and a plurality of labels. The carrier strip comprises at least a first backing layer and a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer. A second backing layer may be located over said adhesive layer. Predetermined areas are removed from the second backing area to expose the adhesive layer, which allows the labels to be removably adhered to the carrier strip. Sections may be further cutout of the carrier strip for a dual-sided printing arrangement.

Abstract: A system and method of counting poultry carcasses conveyed by an overhead shackle conveying system. Poultry carcasses are suspended from shackles of an overhead conveying system and moved along a path of travel defined by the overhead conveying system. The carcasses are directed to engage a force detecting device. The force detecting device generates a signal, such as an electrical signal, when the impacted by a carcass, a magnitude of the electrical signal is proportional to a force of impact of the carcass on the force detecting device. The electrical signal is transmitted to a counter. The counter analyzes the electrical signal and increments a carcass count each time a force in a carcass identifying range is measured.

Abstract: A method for sampling and analyzing landfill gas, in which the landfill gas, which consists primarily of methane and contains volatile organic components, is passed through a quantity of liquid tetraglyme to cause the volatile organic components to be absorbed in the tetraglyme. The tetraglyme containing the absorbed volatile organic components, is then disposed in a sealed container with zero headspace and transported to a laboratory testing facility. At the testing facility, at least a portion of the tetraglyme is withdrawn from the container, dispersed in water, and subjected to a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure to analyze the volatile organic components.

Abstract: A double-check valve assembly including a single valve body which is threadingly insertable within a filler opening of a storage tank. Specifically, the check valve includes an upper check valve, a lower check valve and a free floating valve guide including means for controlling the operation of both upper and lower check valves. The valve guide is formed as a separate element and fits within the valve body and is preferably provided with a guide for the upper check valve and a pivot for the lower check valve. Moreover, the lower check valve is preferably eccentrically pivotally mounted on the valve guide. The valve guide is preferably spring biased in the direction opposite fluid flow to initially resist such flow. The valve assembly is designed such that fluid pressure acting on the double-check valve assembly during filling of the tank opens the upper check valve initially and then opens the lower check valve while displacing the free floating valve guide.

Abstract: The non-rising stem valve assembly includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet and a bonnet member securely attached to the valve body which defines a tubular passageway. A valve stem extends through this tubular passageway and has a lower valve portion axially displaceable relative thereto and positioned between the inlet and outlet. A retaining ring is provided for securing the valve stem against inward movement relative to the bonnet member and an inwardly projecting flange on the bonnet member is provided for securing the valve stem against outward movement relative to the bonnet member. A packing assembly is removably secured to the bonnet member for sealing the valve assembly. An axially displaceable seal is provided in a cavity formed between the flange and the upper surface of the lower valve portion which is axially movable within the cavity by the lower valve portion.