Abstract: This invention processes a multitude of axially centered samples, materials, and masses, in heat and vapors, all substrates and masses rotating on a multitude of center cores within bellshaped chambers, and around themselves, while each core and each substrate is accessible once during each separate rotation through the chambers for sampling, observation, termination, reinsertion, or substitution.

Abstract: A system for the processing of any substrates, masses, and materials, using a plurality of multifunctional workstations in numerous variations and combinations to obtain a huge range of capabilities for the use of stacking multipliers, gentle internal processing, gravity drives, and free generation of electricity.

Abstract: A discontinuous system applies chemical solutions, dispersions, slurries and pastes to fibrous materials, paper, plastic and metal sheeting, or their composites, confined in one station and capable to wind, rewind and position rolls in sequence and to process sheeting with the ability to interrupt, inspect sections, and add additional windings of the same roll under varied conditions.

Abstract: A continuous system applies chemical solutions to successive rolls of fabric from alternate applicators. The treated rolls pass through a plurality of stations within a common development chamber, emerging fully processed in one continuous movement. Radiant heat and steam are applied throughout the chamber and a winding and rewinding operation provides uniform treatment. An inclined chamber section permits gravity feed of the rolls.

Abstract: A versatile system for printing on flexible sheets of material includes a center roller driving at least two backing rollers with an endless flexible blanket sleeve enveloping the backing rollers and urging the backing rollers inwardly against the center roller. The backing rollers are independently adjustable in selective positions about the circumference of the center roller and have selective diameter sizes independent of the other backing rollers. Feed and take up means provide a sheet of material around the rollers and blanket sleeve and printing devices are mounted against the sheet for printing thereon. The printing devices may be mounted at flexible web portions of the sheet and sleeve spaced from the backing rollers for printing on the flexible portion stretched between the rollers.

Abstract: A liquid feeding system includes a plurality of adjacent liquid feeding chambers having outlets disposed in a laterally aligned integral assembly to supply liquid to a substrate material passing across the outlets. The liquid feeding chambers are divided by vertical partitions into independent units of substantially uniform width and height. A plurality of liquid control means detachably engage the partitions and extend from the chamber outlets to contact the substrate and provide longitudinal passages having selective restricted openings and solidly enclosed sealed boundaries. The liquid control means may be in the form of like sized apertured inserts fitting into the outlets between the partitions and permitting liquid flow only through the selectively dimensioned apertures. Adjacent inserts may include laterally communicating channels between longitudinal passages and overlapping apertures to provide openings of larger widths and varying patterns.

Abstract: The patterning and blending system according to this invention superimposes two or more lateral channels distributing diverse liquids over a multitude of crosswise oriented feeder chambers with the option to block the flow connection completely or to connect each feeder chamber with any or all of the distributor channels by means of a choice of variable type and calibrated connecting orifices for the predetermined combination of proportional liquid streams of constant and repeatable quality, creating either single flow or striated liquid bundles, which in any feeder are identical to preconceived pattern notations, or to blend such liquid combinations homogeneously between distribution section and application plane on a continuous basis and at a choice variable from feeder chamber to feeder chamber and from pattern to pattern, and with means to supply automatically and under pressure a number of liquids to a constant level staging area where gravity/suction forces take over to provide measured and blended flow

Abstract: The pinstripe application system according to this invention provides apparatus and devices for the application of a plurality of mostly narrow stripes created by diversified liquids emanating from a large number of feeder chambers and patterned by one or more exchangeable pin strips which are perforated in accordance with the desired location of a multitude of distinct, or joining, or overlapping stripes produced by moving the substrate or carrier to be decorated at a direction of generally 90.degree. to the lateral extension of the applicator and having means to adjust pressure, angle, and flow characteristics in a manner to simplify and enhance this method of application, as well as locations and sequences for combination with one or more different type color application devices.