Abstract: An earth digging bucket toothpoint construction with a tooth base having a tooth holder removably attached thereto and a toothpoint removably secured to the tooth holder in which an internal rib structure on noses of the interfitting parts with mating grooves in the interfitting parts of a particular specified size increases the section modulus against bending stresses to increase the bending strength of the noses against breakage.

Abstract: An ironing machine having two rolls whose axes extend essentially horizontally and are disposed in a common, substantially vertical plane. The rolls can be rotated in opposite rotational directions by means of a drive device. For each roll there are provided two heating elements arranged at different sides of the aforementioned plane. The heating elements have heating surfaces of arcuate cross-sectional configuration. These heating surfaces heating the textile pieces during operation of the ironing machine and pressing such against the rolls. Transport bands or belts serve to guide and transport the textile pieces in such a manner that initially they travel about one and thereafter about the other roll and, thus, follow a predetermined transport path substantially in the form of a figure eight through the ironing machine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lightweight portable steam iron utilizing an internal heated mass of sufficiently high temperature during operation to assure the generation of steam and having a plastic pressing surface which is heated by the aforementioned internal mass yet sufficiently insulated therefrom to maintain a relatively cool temperature in relationship to the internal mass. In the preferred form steam iron has a preset temperature control means which maintains the above mentioned temperature relationships during operation of the iron. Preferably the exterior surfaces of the iron are all plastic and the soleplate is maintained at a lower temperature than heretofore common in steam irons during a steaming operation. The iron also contains a steam valve which is operated from the handle in such a manner that it is always open when the iron is in use.

Abstract: An improved fastening device particularly adapted for hanging picture frames of the type provided with a channel section therein comprises an elongate, unitary element having intermediate portions thereof fashioned into a torsional spring which is inserted into the channel and grips portions of the latter without the need for anchoring screws. One extremity of the element extends longitudinally into the channel and abuts at least one sidewall thereof to prevent rotation of the device on the frame while the other extremity of the element projects out through an opening in the channel and has a hook member formed therein to allow attachment with a picture hanging wire.

Abstract: A peripheral frame member holds flexible sheets of material tightly over a central open area. A channel around the back of the frame is adapted to receive a flexible strip member having a longitudinally extending bifurcated projection engageable within the length of the channel. When a thin sheet of flexible material is placed over the back of the frame and the strip member pressed down so that the projection fits tightly within the channel, the material is locked in place and stretched taut across the central open area. The frame is preferably rectangular with channels along each side and a plurality of longitudinal strips engage respective sides. The device provides a simplified structure which is particularly useful for holding and displaying fabrics for embroidery and needlecraft projects.

Abstract: A telephone mounting stand or display holder includes a base member having a plug for tight fitting frictional engagement into the finger sockets of a standard telephone and includes vertically extending support members supporting a generally outwardly opening U-shaped display holding frame having a plurality of slots for receiving and holding sheets of display material. The holder includes a hand grip of a similar configuration to that of the standard telephone formed in the base member, substantially co-extensive with the finger sockets of the standard telephone and further includes a business card holding rack of the back side thereof.

Abstract: A kit of multiple parts to be assembled for fabricating a multiple view pictorial display device that provides displays of different images when viewed frontally from different angles relative to the plane of the device.

Abstract: A sheet of two contiguous detachable leaf members is folded and separated to form slide and sleeve components of the calculator. Fold lines in the sheet are formed parallel to a separation or tear line that divides on leaf member from the other leaf member. In assembling the slide calculator the leaf members can be separated before or after the folding operation. In various embodiments of the invention an information readout is provided on reverse sides of the calculator including one embodiment wherein the printed format of the slide and sleeve components is applied to one surface only of the respective leaf members. The slide component can be formed of two or more generally rectangular elongated slide segments folded into overlapping disposition, with data applied to each side of the slide segments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sign support collapsible for transport and which is conveniently adjustable to accommodate signs of various dimensions. The sign support comprises an assembly of an L-shaped upright provided with a pointed spike at one end and with a cantelevered foot extension by which the uprights may be driven into ground. Formed in one surface of the L-shaped uprights are a plurality of elongate, longitudinally aligned and longitudinally spaced slots each dimensioned to receive an offset clasp extending from the back side of a U-shaped lower sign channel. An upper sign channel, similarly U-shaped in section, is provided with an L-shaped clamp on the back side thereof terminating at the free end in a split circular hoop which, at the juncture of the split, extends in an opposing tab for grasping one of the surfaces of the L-shaped upright.

Abstract: A laser is attached to a weapon and its beam is aimed toward the target. The dot of laser light on the target is observed through a light filter which permits passage of light of the same wavelength as the laser light. The filter may also be removed from the line of sight to the target.

Abstract: A bait holder for holding minnow-type bait, having a ring within which the head of the bait has a wedged fit, and which is held in position by engagement of a pair of hooks at free ends of a pair of parallel arms extending aft from the ring, the ring having a fore and aft passage through which a leader can be extended and the holder secured against movement on the leader by engagement of a friction blocking device on one of the arms with the leader.

Abstract: A pliable appendage secured to a book page, or other supporting surface, having an illustration thereon with the appendage contributing to the illustration. The appendage is of a pliable nature and shaped to permit entry of the fingertips for the purpose of manipulation to provide an animated illustration. A stiffener in the appendage contributes to lifelike movement of the appendage. The appendage is displaceable from one side of a supporting member to the other to enable use of a single appendage with two different illustrations. The appendage may be of multiple plies of fabric.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a positive removable mounting of a wing and, if desired, the tail assemblage. This attachment provides a spring biased mounting means at one side of the mounted member and one or two pins or dowels are inserted into receiving holes provided. The opposite side is brought to fixed hole portions and one or more fixed pins or dowels are placed in these holes. The wing or tail assembly is rearwardly moved with and by bias to retain the wing or tail in position until moved forwardly. This forward movement is produced by a crash or sudden stop or by the operator when he wishes to disassemble the craft.

Abstract: A spinning top comprises a casing in which is located a gear including a vertical shaft extending downwardly from the casing, the uppermost portion of the said shaft being a Z-profiled bar, the sidewardly extending arms of which are frictional contact with the ends of oppositely disposed horizontal axles turning in seats provided in the inner wall of the casing. On each of the said horizontal axles a crown wheel is keyed, both crown wheels being in mesh with a pinion, the central axle of which passes through the uppermost part of the spinning top. The said central axle of the pinion is functionally connected with the latter by a ratchet mechanism so that the rotational movement of the pinion is transmitted to the said axle in one direction only. To the outer, free end of the axle is keyed a propeller.

Abstract: A soft toy for children, and comprising a wire skeleton covered with a foamed latex material to define a body having a torso, four limb portions and a neck portion. A fabric covering fits over the foamed latex body and defines hand and foot members to be disposed at the ends of the respective limb portions and a head member which fits over the neck portion. The hand, foot and head members are stuffed for instance with synthetic foam chippings so as to take up an appropriate shape defined by the fabric covering.

Abstract: An artificial eye structure in which the diameter of the dish shaped backing member is larger than the diameter of the eye so that face material is squeezed between the eye and the backing member to produce an unusual recessed effect.

Abstract: A toy assembly capable of maintaining a toy figure in a floating position within a transparent container, is disclosed. A base member attached to the container includes a first permanent magnet. A floating base member dimensioned to be slideably contained within the container includes a second permanent magnet. The toy figure is removably mounted on the floating base member. The first and second magnets are disposed to repel each other thereby causing the toy figure to float within the container. A plurality of toy appendages are provided. These include a carriage member upon which the floating base member may be mounted together with the toy figure. The first permanent magnet may be used to propel the assembly of the carriage member, the floating base member and the toy figure on a support surface.

Abstract: A modular toy is provided in the configuration of a building, such as a doll house, formed of a plurality of modular units, each representing, for example, a room or a group of rooms. The modular units are constructed to permit them to be stacked one above the other and/or retained in side-by-side assembly so as to define, when so assembled, a simulated building. In one form, the modular units are molded of plastic with one or more walls thereof shaped to retain objects in place such as furniture, fixtures and appliances. In another form, the modular units are molded in a flat box-like configuration defining five walls of the room which are joined together by molded hinge-like portions permitting the flat molding to be folded into the configuration of the room shell which may also define the walls for the packaging of the unit.

Abstract: An attachment for a plant protection device is described that automatically maintains a life sustaining environment over a broad range of ambient temperature conditions. The invention consists of a cylindrical collar adapted to be mounted on top of existing open ended plant covers or to be manufactured as an integral part of such a cover and contains a thermostatically controlled butterfly valve for ventilating the plant cover. The thermostat is responsive to ambient temperature outside the plant cover which activates the butterfly valve for controlling the release of warm air from inside the container. The collar and butterfly valve are so designed to provide adequate light and ventilation without wind chill to the protected plants and also includes protection against flying insects and random or unwanted pollination.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to air-tight seals between a door and a door frame and is particularly applicable to use with vacuum chambers where both the door and door frame are warped to varying degrees due to the stresses caused by high internal pressures. The invention contemplates a gasket assembly which comprises a retaining means including a groove which extends about and adjacent the perimeter of the door frame and a bead of a resilient solid elastomeric material cured in situ. The bead extends somewhat proud of the groove and while in its plastic state the door may be closed against the door frame and the elastomeric material cured in situ, whereby the elastomeric material conforms exactly to the shape of the door to provide an air-tight seal. A sealing composition comprising about 70-80%/w of a resilient solid elastomeric material and about 30-20%/w of an inert thickening agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: A window assembly is mounted in a socket window opening of a motor vehicle with the interior side of the window frame substantially coplanar with the body flange in the window opening and the exterior side of the assembly. The window assembly is secured in place by means of self-tapping screws or other fasteners that extend through perforations in the window frame in the body flange into the window frame. In the best embodiment of the invention a stationary window and a sliding window are mounted wholly within the space forming the socket and substantially the entire window frame is also mounted within the socket.

Abstract: A work cabinet it disclosed and intended to be located in the offices of podiatrists, dentists, prosthetic technicians, orthetic technicians, denturologists, jewellers and the like. The work cabinet provides a counter level table top below which are enclosed several air filtering and circulating units and on top of which are disposed side by side three housings, each provided with at least one front opening for having access to the working space within the respective housing. In a first housing are located power-driven tools for the rough machining and grinding operations to be effected on a work piece, such as a foot prothesis, foot-correcting inner sole, dentures, and the like small work pieces generally made of plastics, such as acrylics, porcelaine, plaster and the like. The second housing contains also power-driven tools, but mainly used for intermediate finishing operation, such as buffing and polishing of the same work pieces. The third housing is for the final polishing operation.

Abstract: A cutting device is described particularly useful for cutting or grinding the round girdle surfaces of round-cut gems, the cutting device comprising a plurality of cutting heads each formed with a grinding surface on one face defined by a cavity circular in transverse section and having a larger diameter than that of the round surface to be cut. The device further includes a drive for rotating the heads around the longitudinal axis of its respective cavity, and nozzles for supplying liquid to the grinding surfaces of the cavities.

Abstract: An apparatus for edging the periphery of an ophthalmic lens to a predetermined outline or edge configuration, is characterized by a work holder for supporting and rotating a lens while moving an edge of the lens against a grinding surface of a grinding wheel. During grinding the lens is engaged with only a portion of the surface, and to prevent a groove from being formed in the surface a sensor automatically detects the highest point on the surface and controls movement of the work holder to move the lens thereagainst. In consequence, the wheel wears evenly, it retains a substantially cylindrical shape, all portions of its grinding surface are effectively used in grinding lenses, and formation of a groove in its surface is prevented, whereby the wheel does not require retruing or reshaping and its useful life is significantly increased.

Abstract: A sandblasting apparatus with an abrasive storage tank having a pressure conduit discharging a stream of air proximate to the tank outlet to propel fluidized abrasive particulate toward a Tee whereat the fluidized particles merge with a carrier flow of air for subsequent delivery to a sandblasting gun. The gun is equipped with a nozzle having components joined by silver solder in a manner protecting the components from abrasion.

Abstract: A tiled roof (1) has a plurality of rows of overlapping roof tiles (2) secured together along the rows in known manner. At the eaves (5) of the roof (1) the edges (10C) of the respective end tiles are covered over by respective edge covers (8). The covers (8) fulfill the functions of joining the adjacent tile rows together and securing the respective rows to the barge board (6) of the roof (1).Each cover (8) is one tile length long and has a web (14) of diminishing width with an inturned lip (13) along at least one edge thereof with the larger end (16) of one cover (8) of an upper tile row being slidable over the small end (15) of a second cover of a lower tile row to thus secure adjacent covers (8) together. In one embodiment an inturned lip (13A, 13B) is provided along both edges of the web (14) with the bottom lip (13B) engaging in a downturned lip (20) of a rail (17) secured to the plurality of tiling battens (11) and barge board (6).

Abstract: A composite building module and method for making same including forming a bottom layer of fiber reinforced wet cementitious material, placing at least two rigid foam cores side by side on the bottom layer with the adjoining edges configured to define a channel around adjoining cores and encapsulating the cores in a fiber reinforced wet cementitious shell by depositing fibers on cementitious material around the sides of the cores and on the top thereof, wherein each channel is filled in to form a rib around the interior of the cementitious shell.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of supplying pulverized insulative material within an existing wall structure which already has a pad of insulative material located within the wall. An access opening or hole is provided through the exterior wall surface. The tool includes a straight elongated tubular member which has a helical groove adjacent the outer end of the tool, the helical groove terminating in a cutting edge. The cutting edge portion of the tool is inserted through the access opening and rotated against the pad of insulation thereby cutting such until the cutting edge of the tool is located directly adjacent the backing layer of material of the pad of insulation. At this time, the tool is then rotated approximately 360 degrees causing the tool to penetrate the backing layer of material and locating the backing layer of material within the helical groove. By pulling outward slightly the backing layer is spaced from the inner wall. The backing layer is then punctured with a separate instrument.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tank farm comprises designating on a map of the terrain in which the tank farm is to be located, elongate strips of ground surface located at different predetermined levels of said terrain, the longitudinal axis of each of which strips, when taken in plan view, substantially conforms to a contour line of the map, forming tank sites in the terrain in the form of shallow trenches corresponding to the location of said strips, constructing on each of said tank sites an elongate tank having its longitudinal axis substantially horizontal, its vertical dimension being substantially the same as the depth of the trench, and covering the tanks with the earthworks excavated from said trenches substantially to restore the contour of the natural terrain.

Abstract: A one piece extrusion for use in the manufacturing of structures including structures such as frames, wall partitions, display boards, signs, covers, filters, screens, mesh, window sash and window-like structures, such window frames, window sash and other structures and methods of making such structures and especially of making window sash. The extrusion comprises a locking element of which the main portion is formed of a substantially rigid plastic material, which is provided with spaced integral, flexible projections extending angularly outwardly from the stem of the element, and which is adapted to be inserted in a channel formed in the entire periphery of a rectangular frame so as to hold a flexible translucent, transparent, or opaque sheet locked in the channel. The flexible sheet is forced into the channel. In so doing the flexible sheet is stretched to give a smooth appearance and is locked in the channel and sealed by the extrusion.

Abstract: Vapor impermeable reinforced facing material is cut into longitudinal rectangular sheets and further reinforced by metal straps sealed in the facing material along the edges of the sheets, the sheets are attached in an overlapping manner to ceiling purlins by screws drilled into the purlins through the metal reinforcing straps which run down the longitudinal edges of the sheets. The ends of the sheets are attached to the I-beams, which support the ends of the purlins, by screws drilled into the beams through metal reinforcing straps which run along the transverse edges of the sheets.

Abstract: A process, as well as the relative elements therefore, for the realization, in loco, of floors, tile clothings or similar with different materials, or more generally with each material which is adapt for said purposes.

Abstract: A resiliently cushioned adhesive applied restricted growth bridging wood flooring system is provided. The wood floor members are held in place by spaced ridges of elastomeric cushioning adhesive material between the wood flooring members and the supporting base. The elastomeric cushioning adhesive material has sufficient gripping and tensile strength to overcome normal horizontal and vertical expansive buckling forces which can be generated by an increased moisture content within the wood flooring members during periods of normal atmospheric moisture changes. The elastomeric cushioning adhesive material also provides substantial resilient cushioned support under the wood flooring members, absorbs impact sounds between floors of multistory buildings, and provides a substantially level floor even though the supporting base may be non-planar.

Abstract: An adjustable connecting means for structural members of a suspended ceiling construction which is supported at least at its periphery and at its center and is capable of self-adjustment for ceilings of concave, convex, and horizontal configuration. A connecting means in which the edge portion of a central support member is provided with a plurality of open ended slots, the edge portion and slots being cooperable with a plurality of longitudinal structural members each having a vertically disposed web provided with flanges on opposite sides thereof, one end of the web having a sector shaped opening for reception of the edge portion and entry of a web portion inwardy of the sector shaped opening into a slot.

Abstract: A replacement roof panel for repairing damaged railway car roofs in the field. The damaged portion is cut away leaving an opening in the roof. The repair panel is fabricated to the desired width and has reinforcing end portions that form laterally extending stiffening members. The end portions are shaped to provide slots along the lateral edges of the repair panel for receiving the edges of the existing roof sheet. The repair sheet is then welded along its edges to the existing roof sheet and to the side plates of the car.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed spandrel unit has a transparent sheet mounted in facing relationship to a metal sheet having a desiccant containing film mounted thereon.

Abstract: A bagging machine which automatically encloses a garment in a bag. A continuous web of flexible material is fed into the machine, separated to form a tube, and that tube of material is pulled down over the garment. Material pulldown is stopped according to the length of the garment, the material is sealed, cut off from the web of material, then pulldown is completed to force a hanger through the top of the bag thus formed. In the preferred embodiment, pneumatic cylinders are used, and no electric motors are required. A hanger mechanism supports a garment in a manner which permits that garment to accommodate misalignment with respect to the machine, and the web separator is self-adjusting.

Abstract: A machine for folding the top flaps on a succession of boxes which are advanced on a conveyor belt. A shaft extends across the path of the boxes and has arms journaled on it for rotating and folding the trailing end flap of each box when the shaft is rotated. Torsion springs have one of their ends fastened to the shaft and another of their ends in driving contact relationship with the respective arms. When a box is in a position for one of its end flaps to be folded, limit switches are actuated in succession to cause an electrically operated clutch to turn the shaft one revolution so the arms swing around under the driving influence of the torsion springs and fold and hold the trailing top end flap until the box is advanced to the position where its end flaps are finally restrained by folding and holding its side flaps.

Abstract: A machine for placing stored objects on grill stand is disclosed which has a plate carrying the grills to be filled and which successively moves them under a plurality of distributing stations. The distributing stations are continuously fed pins from bulk pin bins, and have pin transfer carriages to transfer pins between the distributing stations and grills. Individual push rod sets cooperate with the transfer carriages to make the pins go from the transfer carriages into the grills. Suitable mechanisms control the longitudinal and crosswise movement of the transfer carriages above the grills so that at each loading station, a row of the grill is filled, preferably in two passes, the pins of the row being distributed successively in alternating pockets.

Abstract: An improved envelope opener comprising first, second and third shear stations for shearing three edges of an envelope in sequence one edge at a time. Each shear station sequentially aligns the envelope by contacting the edge to be sheared, shears the contacted edge, and then releases the envelope. Each shear station includes a self-sharpening and self-aligning anvil assembly comprising a pivotable anvil which is spring-urged to an adjustable home position. The home position of the anvil is adjusted by means of a rotatable eccentric stop. During a shearing operation, the anvil is pivoted away from and then back towards the home position. An overly thick envelope will keep the anvil pivoted away from the home position to avoid a jam condition at the shear station. A peel back station downstream of the last shear station peels back the top panel of the envelope to expose the contents thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for making disposable thermometers of a laminated construction containing an array of liquid-crystal droplets, requiring precise registration of the stretchable substrate layer, the droplets and the temperature markings, wherein the substrate film web from which the thermometers are formed is provided with wide margins for handling in the forming machine to provide strength and avoid stretching and heat deformation. The substrate film web is precisely directed through the machine by suitable guide members and is held at the marking, filling, and heat-seal processing stations by suitable vacuum chucks, the chuck at the heat-sealing station being particularly adapted for cooling the web to avoid unwanted heating of the crystal droplets. A cam-operated transporter is used for precisely indexing the movement of the film.

Abstract: A packaging machine for automatically packaging articles in a honeycomb structure which includes mechanisms for providing a honeycomb structure in an expanded condition in a loading station. The articles to be packaged are directed into the loading station, dropped into the expanded honeycomb structure, and the articles and honeycomb are subsequently dropped into the container. This is automatically done on a repeated basis until the container is filled, after which the container is automatically moved out of the loading station and a new container is moved into place.

Abstract: A tractor drawn and powered impeller mower-conditioner includes a transverse disk type cutter bar. An impeller rotor with free swinging flails is mounted above and slightly to the rear of the cutter bar with its axis of rotation parallel to the cutter bar. A transversely extending concave conditioning plate conforms closely to the forward upper quadrant of the rotor. A hood covers the rotor and conditioning plate and includes a forward portion which serves in part as safety shielding and a rearwardly extending crop deflecting and windrow forming portion. The rotor is disposed and rotated so that the flails intercept cut material delivered rearwardly by the cutter bar and carry it inside the hood up and over the rotor through the confined space or conditioning zone between the rotor flails and the conditioning plate and discharge it rearwardly. In its passage through the conditioning zone, the crop material is bruised or conditioned in such a way that its rate of drying in the window is accelerated.

Abstract: A pair of generally parallel snapping rolls are disclosed which mount beneath a stripper plate having a fore and aft extending slot through which stalks of corn may pass. The snapping rolls rotate in opposite directions and serve to draw stalks downwardly until the ears thereof strike the stripper plate and are snapped free. Each snapping roll has longitudinally extending flutes, the flutes of one roll being interleaved with those of the second roll. On each roll, the odd numbered (1, 3, 5, etc.) flutes extend radially outward while the even numbered (2, 4, 6, etc.) flutes extend outward at a non-radial angle. Rotating the two rolls in synchronism thus results in the generation of a cyclic narrow and wide spacing sequence between opposing flutes. This cyclic action provides improved efficiency in the harvesting operation.

Abstract: A mowing machine connectable by its frame to a three-point lift device of a tractor and powered by the power take-off of the tractor via belts and a gear train, the mowing machine being disposed laterally at one side relative to the tractor. An outboard portion of the frame forms a housing for the gear train whereby crop displacing members thereunder are rotated about shafts having a gear supported at each lower end thereof, the gear engaging pinions on parallel offset shafts for mowing elements. Supporting members under each mowing element which are offset to the rear support the machine. A screening member extends above the mowing elements and to the rear where it is bent downwardly to be spaced a distance less than the height of the mowing element above the ground. Forward the screening member is crenated as seen from above so that cutters pivotly mounted from each mowing element describe a cutting arc of about 60.degree. parallel to the adjacent arcuate portion of the screening member.

Abstract: Improvements are described in self-bagging devices for collecting lawn clippings. A substantially impermeable disposable lawn bag is mounted underneath a movable frame above and behind the lawn mower or like instrument. The open end of the bag fits around a perforate member secured to the frame. A permeable bag is mounted above the perforate member. A chute connects a port in the housing of the lawn mower to the enclosure defined by the impermeable bag and the perforate member.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for forming twisted conductor units which comprises a first power transmission train 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 35, 40 having a rotatable member 40 coupled with a power source to which a bow 72, 75 is mounted for revolutionary movement in an orbit about a reel take-up space. The apparatus further includes means 65, 68 for supporting and rotating a reel about a reel axis within the reel take-up space and a second power transmission train 30, 31, 32, 33, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55 extending through the first power transmission train rotatable member 40 coupling the reel supporting and rotating means with a power source.

Abstract: A twine suitable for tying tobacco leaves together and consisting essentially of stalks and/or leaf stems of tobacco plants.

Abstract: A forming size composition is provided for glass fibers that are to be made into twisted glass fiber strands. The forming size contains about 20 to about 94 weight percent based on the solids of the aqueous forming size of a silylated polyazamide and an emulsifying lubricant in an amount in the range of about 6 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of the solids in the aqueous forming size composition. In the forming size composition the silylated polyazamide is used to replace the starch of a conventional forming sizing composition for twisted glass fiber strands.

Abstract: Method of automatically removing a coil from a spindle of a ring spinning or twisting-frame work station which includes driving along the frame and traveling device equipped with a coil transporter; in a first operating cycle, releasing a coil core from a spindle by means of a coil-core releasing device while applying in axial direction compressive forces symetrically and over a large area upon a lower edge of the coil core; and in a second operating cycle, gripping the thus released coil by means of the coil transporter, raising the coil above the respective spindle and thereafter transporting the coil to a side of the frame and depositing the coil thereat and device for performing the method.