Abstract: A feeder for supplying fibers to an apparatus for forming a preliminary web having a holding shaft, to be supplied with fibers from above through a conveying line, and a distributor, which is disposed between the holding shaft and the conveyor line and serves to distribute the arriving stream of fibers over the width of the shaft. In order to ensure an undisturbed distribution of fibers, the distributor has at least two distributing lines, which open into the holding shaft and are connected to the conveying line in alternation by a change-over valve.

Abstract: A U-shaped body portion has an attaching end for a cable or hitch connection and an opposite open end for receiving a strap to be connected to the body portion. The body portion includes a pair of anchor bars arranged to receive a doubled back and looped end of a strap arranged to pinch the strap when a pulling tension is applied to the strap. A removable pin is mounted in the body portion and disposed between the anchor bars and the attaching end for insertion in the loop of the looped end of the strap.

Abstract: A pager includes a belt clip for securing the pager to another object, and a leaf spring for attaching the belt clip and pager housing together while providing a decreasing force between the belt clip and pager housing as the belt clip is opened.

Abstract: An improved lacing system for footwear which features a novel flat or rectangular cross section lace, an improved eyelet construction having an essentially straight lace bearing edge which ensures threading of the lace in a flatwise or untwisted manner, a parallel slot frictional engagement means for releasably securing the lace at the toe portion of the footwear and a releasable means for securing the lace at the ankle portion of the footwear.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to sculpture a pile fabric from a predetermined pattern by controlling the movement of the cutter by a pantograph system which employs rotary mounted carriers. The cutter arrangement employs an arrangement where the individual pile fibers or looks are bent over and then individually released so that the rotating cutter blade can sever the fiber or loop against a fixed blade to provide a clean cut of the top of the fiber or fiber loop.

Abstract: An apparatus for compressive lengthwise shrinking of tubular knitted fabrics and other materials, particularly in a single stage. Feeding and retarding rollers are separated from each other by a distance significantly greater than the thickness of the fabric. Zone-forming blades are projected between the rollers from opposite sides and form between them a confinement zone which extends at a large angle from the feeding roller to the retarding roller. Fabric is guided to the zone under low contact pressure by the feeding roller and is conveyed away from the zone under similarly low contact pressure by the retarding roller. At the entrance to the zone, the fabric is decelerated and compacted lengthwise without burnishing or abrasion and without crimping. Tubular and open width knitted fabrics can be compressively preshrunk in large amounts, up to 25% and more, in a single stage. Significant savings and other benefits are realized.

Abstract: A method of memorializing a living being produces an inscribed image having a shaped surface. The method comprises cremating the expired remains of a living being to produce a resultant particulate ash product. A mixture of moldable materials is prepared and adapted for forming a molded object. At least a portion of the resultant particulate ash product is blended with the mixture of particulate moldable materials to produce a moldable product. The moldable product is then formed as an image having a shaped surface. The shaped image is processed to produce a rigid object consisting of permanently bonded particulate ash product and moldable materials. The shaped surface is then inscribed with indicia descriptive of the identity of the living being from which the resultant ash product has been obtained. In a specific embodiment, the living being is an animal such as a dog, a cat, a bird and the like.

Abstract: A device on needling machines for the production of needle-bonded fabric webs or the like, having above the fiber fleece to be needled a holding-down means provided with openings for the needles, with plugs of elastic material, to be pierced by the needles, being inserted into the needle openings of said holding-down means, which plugs surround the needle shafts, and their lower faces are flush or approximately flush with the underside of the holding-down means.

Abstract: Gas plasma system and process which are particularly suitable for photoresist stripping and descumming operations. A wafer is placed on a heated platen in a processing chamber and is lifted away from the platen to control thermal contact between the wafer and the platen. The front side of the wafer is also heated with radiant heat energy, and the temperature of the platen is adjusted to control the temperature of the wafer. In the disclosed embodiments, a gas plasma is generated outside the processing chamber and introduced into the chamber through a gas distribution plate which is also transparent to the radiant heat energy.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer of piezoelectric plastic material comprises a body and activated transducer film formed integrally. Electrodes are formed on opposite sides of the film, and a backing material supports the film on one side. The transducer may be formed by molding, applying the electrodes and activating the film by means of a corona discharge.

Abstract: A multiple spindle bar machine which includes a carrier rotatively supporting a plurality of spindles. The carrier is rotatable to index the spindles to a successive work station. Separate spindle drives supported by the carrier are provided to rotate each spindle independently of each other spindle. Each spindle drive includes a motor supported by the frame and a clutch assembly for transferring rotative motion from the motor to the drive means. Each clutch assembly includes two clutch plates which are separable to allow rotation of the carrier to index the spindles.

Abstract: A tapping attachment for threading a relatively large number of holes through a sheet metal part at a relatively low cost per hole. The tapping attachment includes a thrust bearing assembly which is aligned with a turret-type punch press or the like and movable in response to an axially directed force generated by the punch press. The axially directed force applied from the press to the thrust bearing assembly is transferred to a spline shaft. The spline shaft is rotated wihin and moved linearly relative to a screw threaded roller nut, whereby the axially directed force is converted into a rotating force for advancing and turning a tap at high speeds of rotation. A nitrogen reservoir is provided so that a supply of gas is available for returning the thrust bearing assembly and the spline shaft to their initial positions in order that a new hole can be tapped in response to another axially directed force.

Abstract: A device 10 is provided for fixing a bundle of elongate members 14-18 to a support. The device comprises a locating member 20 which is locatable non-rotatably on the bundle, and a mount 22 adapted to be mounted on the support. The locating member is rotatably fitted to a body 36 of the mount such that the angular orientation of the locating member with respect to the mount can be adjusted to suit the orientation of the bundle to the surface to which it is to be fixed. Additionally, the locating member is movable relative to the mount in the through direction of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing net structures by connecting annular net elements with connectors. The present method includes a net strip forming process in which a net strip is formed with a plurality of annular sections for net elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and joined with the net strip through joints on the outer edges of the annular sections, a connecting process in which all adjacent annular sections of the net strip are connected to each other with a connector in a position where no joint is provided, and a separation process in which the joints are cut off to separate each annular section from the net strip for formation of the net elements. According to the invention, a net strip is punched to have a plurality of annular sections and with the annular sections kept joined with the strip, the adjacent annular sections are connected to each other with a connector, and then the annular sections are cut off from the strip to form individual net elements.

Abstract: A method for anchoring a machine or other load to a foundation requires the use of an adjustable support system. The system includes a base chock having a horizontal floor with an open slot formed in the floor to permit retrofitting around an installed anchor bolt. A frame chock is shaped to rest on the floor of the base chock; in many applications the frame chock is preferably poured in place around the anchor bolt. A retractable shim carrier, shaped to rest on the floor of the base chock between the floor and the frame chock, likewise has an open slot formed therein for insertion around the anchor bolt. One or more shims of varying thicknesses are shaped like the shim carrier to be inserted as needed, riding upon the shim carrier, between the floor of the base chock and the lower surface of the frame chock.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic rotor core member for a rotating-field dynamoelectric machine, particularly a small alternator, including the steps of hot forging a segment of steel bar stock into a core blank approximating the final volume desired for the rotor core member but with the pole piece finger angled outwardly from a central disc section at an angle of 45.degree. to 80.degree., the fingers being shorter than required for the finished pole pieces, de-burring the core blank and gradually cooling it. A shaft aperture is cold punched through the hub of the core blank, the pole piece fingers are bent into a vertical position relative to the rotor disc, and the pole piece fingers are ironed into close conformity with the required finished dimensions, in particular lengthening and shaping the fingers; this is all done in one step in a cold-forging press. The core blank is cold compressed to finished form as a rotor core member. Annealing is an optional step.

Abstract: A floating-type magnetic head comprising a slider and a core chip secured thereto. The core chip comprises a pair of core segments joined together with a gap spacer and a thin ferromagnetic metal film which are formed at the joint only over a portion of the entire area of the joint which portion terminates at the face of the core chip to be opposed to magnetic recording media. The two core segments area bonded to each other with glass present over the remaining portion of the joint area. In producing the magnetic head, the core chip is prepared by fabricating a core block comprising a pair of base plates joined together and strips of thin ferromagnetic metal film and gap spacer provided at the joint, and machining the core block.

Abstract: An ultra small track width magnetic transducer and manufacturing method. The transducer has two coplanar confronting magnetic poles provided by a thin film layer of magnetic material. The thickness of the layer defines a track width. A transducing gap is etched in the magnetic layer by utilizing focused ion beam milling technology. The thusly obtained gap has a predetermined length and depth and it separates the magnetic layer into two confronting coplaner magnetic poles. A layer of non-magnetic material is deposited over the magnetic layer to fill the transducing gap. The transducing gap may be etched in a plane extending orthogonally to the plane of the magnetic core layer. Alternatively, the transducing gap plane may extend at an oblique angle to the magnetic core layer to obtain a transducing gap useful in aszimuth recording/playback.

Abstract: A proximity sensor has a metal case with a sensing coil at one end and a coaxial cable extending out the other end for placement in proximity to rotating machinery to sense imbalances by position change of, for example, a shaft. The sensor includes a cylinder integrally molded with a plastic bobbin which carries the coil on its end. This unitary assembly then has inserted in it the coaxial cable and the typically wire braided outer conductor is soldered onto the cylinder to provide a permanent interlock resistance against axial and torsional forces. A plastic insulating cap is placed over the entire assembly including the sensing coil and epoxied thereto. A sleeve over the junction between the cable and cylinder prevents unwanted epoxy from filling the coaxial cable. Finally, this permanent affixing of the cap allows the metal casing normally having a nut and thread to be crimped onto a notch in the cap. Moisture proofing is also provided by injection of silicone rubber in the cavity of the bobbin.

Abstract: A method for constructing a multiple-pole switch of the dual in-line package type initially manufacturing a base unit with integral terminals and a cavity for each pole. A movable contact having first and second end portions and intermediate portions are deposited in each cavity. A double-injection molding process produces a rotatable actuator and a cover that is assembled onto the base unit to capture the movable contacts in their corresponding cavities.

Abstract: Wire harnesses are assembled by preparing wires in a first region and assembling the harnesses in a second region. The harnesses are assembled in the second region by conveying the harnesses from one end of a conveyor to the other, by providing multiple work stations along the conveyor for manual work functions, by providing local supplies of wires at some work stations, by providing local supplies of connectors at some work stations, and by connecting some of the wires to some of the connectors at some of the work stations and integrating them into a wire harness. The local supplies of wires at some work stations are provided by transporting the wires from the first region to the work stations. The conveyor is incremented periodically and the work functions at the various work stations are preselected to require substantially equal time to perform. The prepared wires for the harnesses are stored in channel trays and may be transported and supported on mobile carriages.

Abstract: A leading bung seal (BS1) in a magazine (4) is picked up by a bung seal transfer clamp (8) and is positioned between a bung seal receptacle (6) and a bung seal transfer device (10), which are axially aligned. A bung seal expansion pin (18) is advanced to drive the leading bung seal (BS1) into the bung seal receptacle (6), to force it against a resilient grommet (42) therein, and to extend through the bung seal (BS1) so as to expand it. A bung seal expansion sleeve (14) surrounding the expansion pin (18) is then advanced further to expand the bung seal (BS1) and the pin (18) is withdrawn leaving the bung seal (BS1) secured to the expansion sleeve (14) by its own resilience.

Abstract: The treatment of terminals of cables in producing electrical harnesses is effected by cutting a shield ribbon cable into two portions, making shallow cuts on the sheath of each portion, pulling the two cable portions in opposite directions so as to separate their sheath portions from the respective cuts with the uncovered terminals of the cable portions remaining in the sheath portions, and cutting the uncovered terminals outside the respective sheath portions so as to align the cut ends thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a tubular camshaft in accordance with which process individual cams are subsequently attached to a prefabricated tubular shaft. Such processes acquire ever increasing importance in view of the multivalve technology utilized in automobile construction vis-a-vis processes still predominantly in use today employing casting and subsequent lathing and grinding of camshafts. In accordance with the invention, powdery cam material is directly compressed onto the prefabricated tubular shaft and sintered. With this process, utilization of a single-use compression jacket mold is critical, which jacket mold is preferably manufactured according to the synthetic blow mold process. In addition to its economical nature, this process provides the advantages of enabling greater design flexibility with respect to molding and selection of materials to be used.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture or repair of a globe valve. The valve housing (1) is assembled by welding out of two or more parts around a closing member (4) shaped as a part of the face of a globe and provided with a flow opening (3), and the shaft (5) of rotation of the closing member is attached to the closing member. Before the shaft (5) of rotation of the closing member is installed in its place, the closing member (4) is turned in the housing (1) so that the point (8) of fastening of the shaft of rotation becomes positioned facing the first flow duct (6) of the housing, and the shaft of rotation is inserted into the closing member through this flow duct (6) and attached to the closing member (b 4).

Abstract: Reinforcing device formed from a bent metallic bar stock formed into two legs, having an intermediate bend thereof, inserted into the hollowed end of a tine, such as for a hay loader, or related lift mechanism, and therein reinforcing the tine against shear forces and bending moments. Apparatus is provided for bending the bar stock into the configuration of the reinforcing member, by applying a ram to the bar at that location where the bend is required, and forcing the bar to bend into the formation of a pair of legs, between a pair of guide rollers, through the longitudinal shifting of the ram under excessive force during bending of the bar into its reinforcing configuration.

Abstract: A disposable safety razor system having a shaving head, a control head assembly and an integral pressurized foam canister. The control head assembly has an activator, which when depressed, allows foam shaving cream to be dispensed through a tube in the control head assembly to the user. A removable locking tab is provided which prevents the inadvertent dispensing of the foam until the user is ready to receive the foam.

Abstract: An improved razor head for attachment to a razor handle comprising a pair of inwardly directed fingers for engagement with a pivotable razor cartridge is provided with a single button for attachment of the razor head to the cartridge. The button is positioned for ease of operation by the thumb when the razor handle is grasped by the user and pressure on the button is effective to move the fingers linearly outwardly along a line parallel to the cartridge width dimension, or razor edge. The fingers are locked in the outward, or open, position after release of the pressure on the button and are returned to the inward or engaging position through contact of the cartridge with a cam follower on the razor head.

Abstract: A suture cutter of the chopper type uniquely adapted to permit using the blade portion as a probe to be inserted between the skin and a suture, with an opposed anvil portion not necessarily adapted to be used as a probe being brought in contact with the suture, thus capturing and severing it the suture between blade and anvil. Using the blade instead of the anvil as the probe permits design of an anvil which optimally serves its desired function.

Abstract: A circular cutting device for cutting planar material along a predetermined radius utilizing a saw having a blade member. The saw is mounted on a saw base having a raised edge. An end plate has a front end positioned adjacent the saw base raised edge and has an attachment mechanism for securing the end plate to the saw base. An adjustment bar has a longitudinal slot formed therein, the adjustment bar being attached to the end plate at a side opposite to the end plate front edge. An extension bar has an axis extending generally parallel to the axis of the adjustment bar and is slidably movable with respect to the adjustment bar. The extension bar is secured to the adjustment bar along the axes. The extension bar is secured to the material to be cut.

Abstract: A chain saw having a resilient deflectable rear handle. The rear handle is connected to a housing of the chain saw at a first end and has a second end that is cantilevered. A portion of the housing is suitably sized, shaped and positioned relative to the rear handle second end to form a deflection overload constraint to prevent the rear handle from deflecting too much. The cantilevered configuration of the rear handle and its deflectability allow vibrations generated during operation of the chain saw to be reduced at an operator's grasping location on the rear handle.

Abstract: A saw is designed to support and drive saw blades such that the cutting edges of the saw blade will travel in an orbital path. The cutting edge of the saw blade is formed with first and second portions of its length which are angularly inclined with respect to one another and extend from opposite sides of an apex such that when the proximal end of the saw blade is driven the first and second portions of the saw blade will orbit in opposite directions. The saw teeth which are formed in the first and second sections are angularly inclined away from the apex so that cuttings are displaced from the apex toward the proximal end and from the apex toward the distal end of the saw blade. Two saw blades are mounted side-by-side with their proximal ends mounted on eccentric shafts which are spaced 180.degree. from one another.

Abstract: A convenient and economical artwork analysis device that visually aids an observer in determining the existence of geometric interrelationships among the artistic elements making up a work of art. The device includes a transparent sheet of synthetic resin material, a plurality of opaque indicia impressed on the sheet presenting a plurality of geometric patterns with small indication circles surrounding and drawing attention to key points of intersection of the indicia. A handle is integral with the sheet for positioning the sheet in order to visually superimpose the indicia on the work of art to aid the observer in determining the existence of and analyzing geometric interrelationships among the artwork elements. In use, the observer holds the device to observe the work of art therethrough and to visually superimpose the indicia thereon.

Abstract: A combination simple and compound mitre gauge along with a precision split fence constitute the subject matter of the present invention. Both the mitre gauge and fence are intended to be utilized with power woodworking tools. The mitre gauge constitutes both a simple and compound gauge by utilizing an elongated member which slides in a groove on the supporting table and a suppport plate coupled with the member which is movable about a vertical axis and can be held in a given position by appropriate locking means. The support plate presents a vertical surface which mounts a guide that can be moved into one of two positions to vary the length of it. The guide may also be removed and a planar surface presenting shoe pivotally coupled with the support plate. The angle of the planar surface of the shoe may be varied and means is provided for locking the shoe in any given position.

Abstract: A scale arrangement is designed for monitoring relative displacement between first and second members. The scale arrangement comprises an elongated scale having end portions at both ends thereof, a pair of receptacles respectively receiving the end portions, a hollow member receiving the scale therein, the hollow member being formed into essentially quadrate cross section, a head slidingly mounted on the scale for axial movement therealong for reading scale to generate a read scale indicative signal, a head slider associated with the head for axial movement with the head, the end portions, the receptacles and the head sliders being positioned on respectively associated one of first and second members with respect to the end portions, position of the head slider being determined with respect to a reference plane set on the outer peripheral plane on the hollow member in relation to the end portion.

Abstract: An apparatus including a housing mounting a retractable spool of a tape line, with the tape line including a tape line hook to mount the forward edge of the tape line onto a work piece to enhance ease of measuring thereof. An extension web is mounted to the tape line forwardly of the tape line hook and includes an extension web hook member adjustable about the extension web's length to permit adjustment of the extension web's hook relative to the tape line hook. Modifications of the invention include an extension web positionable relative to the tape line. Accordingly, the organization permits ease of measurement from a position spaced from an engagement position of the extension web's hook member.

Abstract: A method of extracting liquid from wet material in a fluidized bed is characterized in that in a circulating fluidized bed created mechanically by a mixing means, the material is thoroughly mixed, essentially in its entirety and in that in a first stage of the method, using the heat potential of the wet material, the liquid contained at below atmospheric pressure is at least partially evaporated and in that in a second stage of the method which follows on immediately from the first, heated gas is passed through the fluidized bed, the drying process being completed by at least partial saturation of the gas with the vapor from the liquid which is to be extracted.

Abstract: A coffee bean roasting device includes a heating oven and a roasting drum in the heating drum, infrared heaters attached to inner walls of the heating oven, and a cooling drum provided under the roasting drum. The device further includes agitating blades spirally provided on inner walls of the roasting drum and the cooling drum and having smooth inner circumferential edges, a suction blower for sucking air in either of the drums, an exhaust passage for exhausting burnt gases produced in the roasting drum out of the device, a pressure sensor provided in a passage from an opening of the roasting drum to the exhaust passage, a pressure regulating device for regulating pressures in the roasting drum with the aid of differences between pressures detected by the pressure sensor and atmospheric pressure, a temperature sensor provided on an inner wall of the heating oven in opposition to the roasting drum, and a water spray nozzle for spraying water into the roasting drum through its opening.

Abstract: A device for acting upon and float-conveying webs of material, more particularly paper, using air or another fluid medium, inter alia, for drying the web, including a number of spaced-apart air ducts (9) on at least one side of the path of the web (B) and in the form of "nozzle chambers", each chamber having at least one nozzle region extending over the width of the web path, air outlets (D) between the nozzle chambers (9), a guide element (16) extending as far as the nozzle chambers (9) disposed between each pair of nozzle chambers on at least a part of the web path, and a joint or connection (18) between the guide element and the nozzle chamber (9) set back (19) relative to the side of the nozzle chamber facing the web path (E), the guide element having a closed central region (16a) and outlet orifices (17) at the sides thereof and opening into an air outlet (3).

Abstract: A drying apparatus which utilizes air circulation to uniformly dry articles is disclosed. The apparatus includes an enclosure having racks upon which the articles to be dried are placed. An air exchanger couples to the enclosure to recirculate and heat air within the enclosure. Recirculation operates continuously while articles are being dried, and recirculation air temperature is maintained around a predetermined level through a thermostat coupled to heating elements. The air exchanger is configured so that air expelled from the air exchanger travels upward near the enclosure's walls, then downward in the center of the enclosure back to the air exchanger. An exhaust fan is controlled by a humidistat to remove humid air from the enclosure whenever the humidity within the enclosure exceeds a predetermined level. Consequently, a mean humidity level is maintained within the enclosure to prevent excessive drying, and substantial recirculation of air results in improved efficiency.

Abstract: An improved wear assembly for a ground engaging tool, such as an excavator bucket, comprises a lip protector shroud which is detachably mounted on the bucket lip to cover the lip and provide a wear bearing surface that covers the lower surface of the tooth adapter and which is detachably held in place by abutment against a tooth detachably mounted on the adapter and a flexible pin extending through registering apertures in the adapter and the shroud.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing ridges on snow covered fields are described. A row of snow is severed from the snow cover and elevated to provide a trench in the snow cover. The row is then deflected to one side of the trench and deposited on the undisturbed snow covering beside the trench. This produces a wind barrier on the snow covered field, reducing wind erosion of the snow cover. In preferred embodiments, two spaced trenches are cut and the rows of snow removed from them are placed on the undisturbed ridge of snow between them. In the apparatus, the rows of snow are severed, elevated and deposited by a support plate carried on two runners. The support plate floats on the undisturbed center ridge of snow. The two rows are deflected to side by side positions for deposit on top of the undisturbed center ridge by a pair of adjustable deflector plates. The two runners are supported on adjustable skis so that depth control is possible.

Abstract: An ironing board that includes a main board and two swingable board extensions retractable attached to the main board. The main board comprises a relatively wide section and a comparatively narrow section forming a single planar ironing surface. The narrow section is adapted to telescopically receive a trouser leg, which can be rotated so that all trouser leg areas can be ironed. The swingable board extensions are adapted to receive the sleeve areas of shirts and blouses.

Abstract: A pair of molded plastic parts, fitted and secured together with an element of the clothing therebetween. The parts including a base having a hole with a circumferential locking surface, and a cover with a locking pin which enters the hole and has a shoulder engaging the locking surface, and non-releasably secures the parts together. Stabilizing pins on the cover engage the clothing element and prevent rotational movement of the cover relative to the clothing.

Abstract: Male and female tag members have respectively a projecting portion for extending through the part to be tagged and a receiving portion for accommodating an end part of the projecting portion after it has passed through the part to be tagged. The receiving portion is in the form of a closed container defining a cylindrical chamber containing sterilizing substance. The action of fitting the tag assembly to the part to be tagged causes the projecting portion to pierce a weakened portion of a wall of the chamber resulting in release of sterilizing substance from the chamber, for example for sterilizing the wound formed when the assembly is fitted to an animal's ear. In a variant the sterilizing substance is replaced by a substance having active pharmaceutical properties.

Abstract: A one piece adhesive extension tab for forming a cantilevered extension along one edge of a folder. The tab includes an elongated planar member defined by first and second longitudinal edges, first and second lateral edges, and first and second surfaces extending between the edges. A fold line runs parallel to the first and second longitudinal edges to divide the elongated planar member into first and second longitudinal sides. The planar member is foldable along the fold line to form the tab. A visual alignment mechanism is formed on the planar member for facilitating straight and uniform positioning of the tab on the edge of the folder by aligning with the edge of the folder. The visual alignment mechanism includes an opening for viewing the edge of the folder, and a longitudinal line extending from the opening and parallel to the fold line for aligning with the folder edge viewed through the opening. A third longitudinal edge of the planar sheet also aligns with the folder edge.

Abstract: A scrolling sign apparatus is suitable for incorporation in existing sign enclosures. Brackets are inserted in the enclosure. A web and web roll assembly is removably fastened to the brackets. The web and web roll assembly includes a pair of spaced web rolls with a web extending between them. The web may extend between a pair of transparent sheets for displaying graphic or alpha-numeric information provided on the web. The information may be provided on separate sheets that are taped to the web.

Abstract: A sign for attaching to a vehicle. In the illustrated embodiment, a flexible sign requesting road service has a sleeve which allows the sign to be readily attached to the antennae of the vehicle. A second sleeve receives a stiffening member to ensure the readability of the sign. When not in use, the sign may be readily folded or rolled for compact storage.

Abstract: A collage sheet for hanging on the wall and securing articles thereto comprising a sheet of material having an adhesive on one side with said sheet of material wound around a cylindrical support so that said sheet of material can be unwound to form a collage sheet with an exposed adhesive surface that articles can be fastened thereto and a member for supporting the collage sheet on a wall with the sheet of material having a rib and a weight for holding the portion of the unrolled collage sheet in a flat condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for receiving essentially planar products, preferably graphic products, which includes two or several frames. Each frame can receive two such products and is formed by four frame members with a longitudinal first flange and a second flange located at one longitudinal narrow side of the first flange. A product inserted into the frame engages the first flanges of the four frame members with its one side and abuts the other flanges with its side edges. The frames are sidewardly hingedly interconnected by means of band-shaped hinges, these band-shaped hinges being designed with two ends and provided with a resilient folding or bending at each end, which is arranged to be received and/or restrained between two opposing walls defining a space in a respective frame member.