Abstract: A self-supported, free standing, demountable, printing/endorsing apparatus including a demountably removable, replaceable, adjustable printing module having ribbon transporting and re-inking means integral therewith. Solenoid actuated means operably, drivingly connected to an impact member for impact engagement with the demountable printing member enabling the device to print on an item. Secondary impression producing means is demountably carried by the printing means and is adjustable relative to the impact member and together with the impact member forms an item receiving pathway normal to the impact member through which the item is transported. The impact member is Gimbal mounted relative to the pathway effectively enabling printing without regard to the flatness of the subject matter of the item, and without the prior art high impact forces generally employed.

Abstract: In the present invention an elongated fabric web is advanced horizontally across a table by motor-driven rollers in a horizontally pivoted web forming device. The web forming device folds the web up along longitudinal fold lines before passing it through an opening in a metal fastener member held upright by a horizontally pivoted holder. The web forming device is pivotally retracted upwardly, and a web folding device folds over the leading end of the web and also rocks the holder to move the fastener member to a substantially horizontal position during this fold-over operation. A label is applied to the top of the web before the fold-over operation. The folded-over web and the applied label are slid across the table by a transfer device to a position where an automatic sewing machine sews a permanent end loop in the web and sews the label to the web next to this end loop.