Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for web materials is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus comprises a support element adapted to support a supply of web material, a first dispensing rib, a second dispensing rib opposing the first dispensing rib, and a turning rib. The first dispensing rib and the second dispensing rib define a dispensing orifice. The turning rib is disposed parallel to the dispensing orifice and occludes the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for web materials is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus comprises a support element adapted to support a supply of web material, a first dispensing rib, a second dispensing rib opposing the first dispensing rib, and a turning rib. The first dispensing rib and the second dispensing rib define a dispensing orifice. The turning rib is disposed parallel to the dispensing orifice and occludes the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: An external heating source for a fuser member used in an image forming system includes a substrate and a ceramic-containing coating. The surface of the fuser member is heated with thermal radiation generated by an external heating source located near the surface of the fuser member. Heat is generated by a resistive radiator on the surface of the external heating source which includes a ceramic-containing material having a high resistance, such as a transition metal oxide. The external heating source can further include at least one temperature sensor for achieving and maintaining a desired temperature on the surface of the fuser member. A method of manufacturing the external heating source is also described.

Abstract: An external heating source for providing thermal radiation to a fuser member in an image forming system. The external heating source comprises a substrate and a ceramic-containing coating. The external heating source can further include at least one temperature sensor for achieving and maintaining a desired temperature on the surface of the fuser member.

Abstract: A floor buffing machine powered by a propane engine has a frusto-conical shield and an integral inverted channel extending rearwardly from the shield to provide a mounting deck for the engine and propane fuel tank. A buffing pad is rotated by the engine through a drive train and is carried on an inclined spindle having a flexible connection with the spindle. The incline of the spindle and the flexible construction of the connection causes the rearwardly moving side of the buffing pad to propel the machine forwardly.