Abstract: A system for integrating a packaging supply chain from a point that a digital contract proof is available through delivery of finished packaging materials to an end user, wherein said system comprises a computer system accessible for interactive communications with users, said computer system comprising a first memory area for storing functionality and data for end user members of the supply chain; a second memory area for storing functionality and data for converter members of the supply chain; and a third memory area for storing functionality and data for other members of the supply chain.

Abstract: A system for integrating a packaging supply chain from a point that a digital contract proof is available through delivery of finished packaging materials to an end user, wherein said system comprises a computer system accessible for interactive communications with users, said computer system comprising a first memory area for storing functionality and data for end user members of the supply chain; a second memory area for storing functionality and data for converter members of the supply chain; and a third memory area for storing functionality and data for other members of the supply chain.

Abstract: A system for integrating a packaging supply chain from a point that a digital contract proof is available through delivery of finished packaging materials to an end user, wherein said system comprises a computer system accessible for interactive communications with users, said computer system comprising a first memory area for storing functionality and data for end user members of the supply chain; a second memory area for storing functionality and data for converter members of the supply chain; and a third memory area for storing functionality and data for other members of the supply chain.

Abstract: The invention provides a new apparatus and method for forming thin metal parts of simple or intricate shape and depositing the same onto selected receiving surfaces. The parts may be in the form of wire leads which are bonded to the receiving surfaces. The invention consists in providing a hollow tool which includes a porous body with an exposed surface having a selected two-dimensional or three-dimensional geometry, immersing the surface of the porous body in a melt of a metal which will not wet the surface, pulling the tool away from the metal while applying a suction force to the porous body so that a portion of the melt will adhere to the surface, bringing the tool into contact with a receiving surface, and cooling the surface and removing the suction force so that the adhering portion of the melt will be deposited as a solid or partially solidified body onto the receiving surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a new apparatus and method for forming thin metal parts of simple or intricate shape and depositing the same onto selected receiving surfaces. The parts may be in the form of wire leads which are bonded to the receiving surfaces. The invention consists in providing a hollow tool which includes a porous body with an exposed surface having a selected two-dimensional or three-dimensional geometry, immersing the surface of the porous body in a melt of a metal which will not wet the surface, pulling the tool away from the melt while applying a suction force to the porous body so that a portion of the melt will adhere to the surface, bringing the tool into contact with a receiving surface, and cooling the surface and removing the suction force so that the adhering portion of the melt will be deposited as a solid or partially solidified body onto the receiving surface.

Abstract: Pencils made with a resin-based sheath to replace wood sheaths. A sheath material consisting essentially of a resin binder, a fibrous filler and a metallic soap is extruded around a marking core. The resulting extrudate is immediately chilled after leaving the die, and cut into pencil lengths. The apparatus includes core feeding and transport means, core preheating means and chilling means. The resulting pencils possess the physical qualities associated with wood-sheathed pencils due to the fine, closed cell structure of the sheath material. The surface of the sheath is smooth and may be coated with a pigmented resin or painted.

Abstract: Pencils made with a resin-based sheath to replace wood sheaths. A sheath material consisting essentially of a resin binder, a fibrous filler and a metallic soap is extruded around a marking core. The resulting extrudate is immediately chilled after leaving the die, and cut into pencil lengths. The apparatus includes core feeding and transport means, core preheating means and chilling means. The resulting pencils possess the physical qualities associated with wood-sheathed pencils due to the fine, closed cell structure of the sheath material. The surface of the sheath is smooth and may be coated with a pigmented resin or painted.