Abstract: A method for encapsulating information is provided for producing multiple deliverable formats from one information source. The information is encapsulated with associated descriptor elements and descriptor atoms. The method of the present disclosure is directed toward providing an efficient and consistent workflow for producing technical documentation and manuals which are generally required to be in multiple formats ranging from printed manuals to proprietary help files such as PDF, JavaHelp and Windows Help from a single documentation source. Preferably, the method of the present disclosure is dimensioned as a software component or application executed by a computer system with minimal interaction from an operator.

Abstract: A component insertion machine having apparatus for mounting component magazines and arranged for loading components therefrom into the component insertion machine. Shuttle apparatus transversely positioned on th e mounting apparatus is arranged to receive ones of the component magazines and is slidably operable for laterally displacing one received component magazine with other received component magazines to maintain a continuous supply of components to the component insertion machine.

Abstract: Apparatus for loading components into a component insertion machine. The aratus comprises structure releasably mounted on component magazine loading apparatus to retain components in component magazines received by and aligned in the component magazine loading apparatus. The structure is removable after installation of the component loading apparatus on the component insertion machine to enable components to be selected by the component insertion machine from the component magazines.

Abstract: Apparatus for loading components into a component insertion machine. The apparatus comprises structure releasably mounted on component magazine loading apparatus to retain components in component magazines received by and aligned in the component magazine loading apparatus. The structure is removable after installation of the component loading apparatus on the component insertion machine to enable components to be selected by the component insertion machine from the component magazines.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and methods are disclosed for preparing the terminated end of a flat cable (25) for connectorization wherein the cable is of the type having two arrays of overlying/underlying conductors (27, 28) separated by an insulative center film (31), with each array being bonded directly to only the respectively adjacent one of two mutually disposed outer insulative films (33, 34), and wherein an aligned pair of isolating members (36, 37) are respectively positioned between, and transversely of, a different side of the center film the associated array of conductors at each predetermined terminating end of the cable, as fabricated. The apparatus includes a cross-slide assembly (12, 41), a flare-out die mechanism (14, 97), an optional trimming die mechanism (16, 134, 136) and a fold-back roller mechanism (18, 151, 167, 168).