Abstract: Infrared air float bar for use in floating and drying a continuous planar web of a material in a dryer. Direct radiated or reflected infrared electromagnetic energy from an infrared bulb in a removable air bar channel assembly accelerates drying, or evaporation of solvents, or curing of planar web material passing in proximity to the infrared air float bar either by infrared electromagnetic energy, or in combination with Coanda air flow. The infrared bulb is cooled by pressurized air passing through an interior portion of the removable air bar channel.

Abstract: A sports shoe having a vamp and a lower support part which includes a sole, and a wedge arranged on said sole, a mounting insole and an additional insole which is in contact with the user's foot. The shoe includes, associated with the lower support part, an insert including elements which are elastically deformable under pressure and which are enclosed in an airtight casing advantageously of a plastic material, the insert being arranged in a seat provided in the wedge and in the mounting insole in a position corresponding with the heel of the foot. A further insert may be provided at a different location of the shoe.

Abstract: A calendar attachment for a watchband in which a case cooperates with a windowed cover to define a chamber adapted to receive a calendar cartridge. The cartridge includes an elongated flexible calendar strip extending over a platen and connected at its opposite ends to a pair of shafts rotatably supported beneath the platen. The shafts are mechanically interconnected by intermeshed gears, and one of the shafts has an operating stem protruding externally of the chamber.

Abstract: A display device for holding and exhibiting placards and the like such as business cards, wherein a plurality of opentopped, card-receiving pockets are arranged on the front face of a main, plate-like body of a main, plate-like body of the display device; each card-receiving pocket is capable of receiving a plurality of placards in the form of a stack or batch and maintaining such placards in a neat upright stack with the outer face of the outermost placard of the stack clearly visible to a casual observer; the card-receiving pockets are integrally formed with the main plate-like which is made of transparent plastic material and permit a single placard to be easily grasped by the fingers of a person and removed therefrom.

Abstract: A picture frame comprises a series of abutting frame elements joined by corner pieces. Each of the frame elements includes an aperture into which the artwork and accompanying materials, such as cover glass, mats and the like are received. Flexible arms extend along the frame elements and are biased to retain the artwork within the aperture, and permits the effective retention of artwork of various thicknesses. The corner pieces include pair projections which engage complimentary bores in the frame elements to retain the frame elements in position. A pair of the cover pieces may be of a modified construction to allow removal of a frame elements after assembly to permit changing the artwork. In such embodiment, a single projection, rather than a pair of projections is utilized to engage the removable frame element.

Abstract: A kind of latest liquid-drop model diagramatic drawings indicator plate structure refers to a kind of decoration which may present the pre-set excellent and colorful diagramatic drawings of structures designed in the assembled liquid-drops instruments.

Abstract: A display device includes a crystal ball held on a base having an upper decorative article rotatably mounted in a top plug formed on an upper portion of the crystal ball, and a lower decorative article mounted on a packing disk rotatably mounted in the base, so that both upper and lower decorative articles are rotatable either in a same direction or different directions, for enhancing decorative interest and increasing diversified features.

Abstract: A sign adapted to be attached to a rope includes a legend receiving body portion, and a rope engaging portion including an opening having a minimum dimension at least equal to the diameter of the rope, the opening communicating with the outside periphery of the rope engaging portion by a slot having a width smaller than the diameter of the rope, the rope engaging portion comprising an ear formed from a resilient material having a fixed end attached to the body portion and a free end bordered by the slot and displacable for enlarging the width of the slot and allowing the rope to be passed through the slot into the opening.

Abstract: An ident wristband includes an elongated strap of non-metallic flexible material adapted to be buckled or otherwise detachably fastened to a wearer's wrist. A metallic ident plate is detachably secured to the outer surface of the strap by fasteners which are accessible from the strap's inner surface. A flexible cover flap of non-metallic material overlaps the fasteners to prevent them from coming into contact with the wearer's wrist.

Abstract: A gas seal revolver which includes a barrel having a longitudinal bore therethrough, a rotatably mounted cylinder positioned adjacent to the barrel and having a plurality of chambers therein, and a sealing and aligning structure oriented between the barrel and the cylinder to thereby form a leak resistant gas seal when the barrel is moved against the end face of the cylinder. The barrel and cylinder assembly are movable mounted to the frame such that the revolver may be tipped open for easy loading and cleaning of the operative parts contained therein. The revolver also includes an indexing mechanism which cooperates with notches along the outer periphery of the cylinder in order to incrementally move the cylinder so that the chambers are moved into and out of preliminary alignment with the barrel bore. The barrel is also prevented from being opened during any phase of trigger motion thereby ensuring that the operator will not open the barrel during the firing cycle.

Abstract: A firearm is disclosed comprising a frame, a firing mechanism mounted on the frame, and a barrel mounted on the frame having a longitudinal axis aligned with the firing mechanism. A drum magazine is mounted for rotation about a central axis on the frame, the magazine having a plurality of circumferentially spaced cartridge chambers, each chamber being positioned so that when rotated into an appropriate position it registers with the firing mechanism and the barrel. A shroud is circumferentially mounted over the barrel and is rotatable with respect thereto. An indexing means is operable by means of a to-and-fro relative rotation between the shroud and the frame, to rotate the drum magazine from a fire position which a said cartridge chamber registers with the firing mechanism to a next succeeding fire position in which a next succeeding cartridge chamber registers with the firing mechanism.

Abstract: A support stock is provided in combination with an electronic pistol as utilized in electronic gaming devices, wherein the support stock includes an elongate stock member, with an arcuate rear wall and a forward "L" shaped leg extending downwardly and generally orthogonally relative to an axis defined by the stock member. The "L" shaped leg includes a notch to receive a lowermost edge of a pistol grip back strap formed on the pistol grip of the electronic pistol, with parallel spaced legs mounted to an upper end of the stock member extending forwardly thereof to receive the receiver frame of the pistol therebetween. A modification of the invention includes a plurality of support legs, including suction cups at each end thereof for securement of the stock in a desired orientation. A further modification includes a support plate mounting a support shaft pivotally mounted to the support plate and threadedly received within the support stock adjacent an arcuate rear wall of the support stock.

Abstract: An accessory mount particularly well suited to a broad variety of weapons (e.g., Heckler & Koch firearms) comprises a plug portion that fits within the weapon accessory mounting hole and is radially expanded, e.g., by means of an interior mandrel, to provide large area, high friction, robust engagement between the plug and the mounting hole. A second portion for holding an accessory (e.g., a laser sight) is coupled to the plug by an alignment means and a hand operated screw or lock so that the accessory is easily removed and reinstalled in the same position relative to the weapon boresight without need for recalibration.

Abstract: A muzzle loading device (10) for storing and dispensing projectiles (30), propellants (34) and priming caps (36) used in muzzle loading firearms (22) and for receiving ramrods (28) while packing a shot or while cleaning the barrel (64) of a muzzle loading firearm (22). A plurality of through holes (46) are dimensioned to closely receive projectiles (30). A propellant reservoir (16) is dimensioned to hold a measured amount of propellant and to be received by the muzzle (24) of a barrel (64) while dispensing propellant (34) and while inserting a ramrod (28) into the barrel (64) in order to protect the muzzle (24) from the ramrod (28). A plurality of recesses (18) are located on an extended portion (76) of the housing (12) and are dimensioned to closely receive priming caps (36), the extended portion (76) being dimensioned to be inserted into the breech (26) of the firearm (22) to deposit a priming cap (36) onto the nipple (78) of the firearm (22).

Abstract: A fishing jig having a cast metal head formed with a bulbous rear portion and an elongated forwardly extending nose portion whose laterally facing sides are formed with concave depressions. The shape of the head causes it to shed weeds as the jig is pulled forwardly in the water. In one embodiment, the depressions define laterally and upwardly facing surfaces which scoop through the water and tend to force the jig downwardly as the jig is retrieved. In a second embodiment, the surfaces defined by the depressions face laterally and downwardly and cause the jig to tend to rise during retrieval of the jig.

Abstract: An implement for gripping a fish includes first and second lever arms, each having a jaw portion, a handle portion and an intermediate portion therebetween. A pivot member pivotally couples the first lever arm to the second lever arm at their respective intermediate poritons such that manual manipulation of the handle portions toward and away from one another causes like movement of the jaw portions. The first lever arm includes a spike element which extends outwardly from the jaw portion and is configured to pierce a body region of the fish to provide a gripping force in addition to that provided by the coaction between the jaw portions. The spike element includes an adjusting mechanism for varying the extent to which the spike element projects outwardly from the jaw portion of the first lever arm. The gripping implement further includes a third lever arm having a jaw portion and a trigger portion.

Abstract: A storage device, preferably one sufficiently buoyant to float on water, comprises a hollow multiple compartment housing including a first compartment for storing emergency supplies or tackle, a second compartment for storing a spool containing a stored portion of a fishing line wound around said spool, an access opening to extend and wind an exterior portion of the line around a recessed wall portion of the housing that surrounds the second compartment without disturbing the portion of the line stored on the spool and a hollow third compartment having a light reflecting portion at its forward axial end. A handle for the multiple compartment housing comprises thin connecting means extending radially outwards from the multiple compartment housing to connect the latter with a hollow storage chamber that is located radially outward and axially rearward of the second compartment. The radially outward position of the handle provides a mechanical advantage to hold the device when a fish bites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved planter edging landscaping system. In a first embodiment, the planter edging landscaping system includes a planter wall edging member which may be installed along wall structures or the like to create a planter area as well as provide an edging lip for ease of grass trimming or shearing. In a second embodiment, the present invention includes a flexible wall structure which is combinable with an edging cap to create an edging system which is adaptable to varying terrain. In addition, the edging cap may have channels therein to facilitate the installation of plumbing, wiring or drainage channels in outside environments.

Abstract: A safety device for equipping the vertical edge of a door and the adjacent jamb, on the hinge side, is formed of a rigid or semi-rigid elongate piece having longitudinal subdivision lines defining two marginal strips and a central zone of variable geometry. The marginal strips are adapted to be fixed respectively on the jamb and on the vertical edge of the door whereas the variable geometry zone projects freely outwards. The variable geometry zone is able to pass from a configuration which is at least relatively flattened, in the closed position of the door, to an opened out configuration in the open position of the door. The device is characterized in that, before fitting, it has a flat configuration.

Abstract: An applique and glass run channel assembly includes an applique portion which has a portion thereof which extends over the glass run channel portion of a stub `B` pillar. A glass run attachment is attached to the back of the applique and only a small lip portion extends outward from the edge of the applique. The lip portion is substantially within the plane of the applique. This configuration provides an improved transitional appearance and better tolerances for such an applique. An improved attachment of a stub `B` pillar applique is also provided which includes a novel stud and locking depression combination.

Abstract: The present invention is a weather seal for a garage door having a base member secured to a support surface. A block is pivotally connected to the base member for pivotal movement relative to the base member. A sealing lip is connected to the block and has a first position in the plane of the base member. The block includes a first triangular for engaging the support surface for pivotally moving the block and sealing lip at an angle to the base member when installed so that the sealing lip engages a door to effect a seal between the door and the sealing lip.

Abstract: It is necessary to close an open end of a core tube when a fork is charged or not charged in the core tube and an apparatus for opening and closing the core tube comprises a first and second lid members which are operated independently. The first lid member is utilized at a time when the fork is charged and is provided with a fork charging portion having a configuration corresponding to that of the fork. The first lid member is composed of a pair of door members formed to be openable by dividing the first lid member at a central portion thereof, the door members being provided with cutouts, respectively, constituting the fork charging portion when the door members are closed. The second lid member is utilized at a time when the fork is not charged and is provided with a solid structure. The first and second lid members are independently swung and moved forward and backward with respect to an open end face of the core tube.

Abstract: A form block holder is provided for an endless belt type working machine such as a sander. Positioning of the block relative to the belt is provided in five distinct directions, i.e., up/down, forwards/backwards, yaw, pitch and roll, by a series of adjustments of interconnected shafts and sleeves. A float mode is also provided which yields to forces that tend to rotate the form block about an axis parallel to the belt travel and parallel with a support table, i.e., the pitch axis. A first end float shaft is surrounded by a support sleeve at one portion and is threadingly received in a handle. The remainder of the float shaft is surrounded by a cam sleeve comprising a first cam sleeve section ultimately connected to the form block holder and a second cam sleeve section. A spring biased washer is provided within the support sleeve about the float shaft and abuts the second cam sleeve section. To establish the float mode, a gap is provided between the support sleeve and the second cam sleeve section.

Abstract: Laminated grinding disks are built up in layers with the interposition of at least one layer of vibration-damping materials as sound insulation, the layer of vibration-damping materials being placed in the mold in the form of fine, free-flowing powder and/or granules. The powder or granules can consist of elastomers which can withstand heating to more than 110.degree. C. The elastomer can be mixed with synthetic resin. The addition of filler improves the working qualities of the mixture and improves its granulability.

Abstract: A fly cutter type ring generator wheel with a novel abrasive grip configuration. The grip configuration requires the largest size grit material to be used on the outer circumferential side of the circumferential axially extending cutting edge. The smallest size grit material is attached to the radiused edge, with a mid sized grit material attached to the inner circumferential surface. The grit configuration gives an improved finish on the lens and reduces the propensity for lens chipping.

Abstract: Abrasive method for the removal of coatings, such as paint, decorative films, overlays and the like from plastic surfaces, especially plastic laminates. The method operates by utilizing an impeller wheel which is movable at a substantially constant distance relative to the surface of a workpiece. A stream of abrasive particles is directed against the surface, and consists of sharp-edge steel-elastic plastic granules which impact with a velocity between 25 and 100 m/s. The impeller is guided steadily in several passes over all surface areas to be treated. After each pass a visual inspection is performed. Preferably the granules have a hardness of 3-3.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Abstract: A high pressure liquid jet abrasive cutting apparatus having a removable and replaceable cartridge assembly. This cartridge assembly has a nozzle unit with a jewel orifice, an intermediate mixing chamber where the liquid jet and the abrasive particles mix, and a discharge tube through which the liquid jet incorporating abrasive particles therein is discharged. The nozzle unit and the discharge tube are preassembled in a cartridge housing at a factory location under controlled conditions, so that precise alignment is obtained. Replacement of the worn parts is accomplished by interchange of the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: The improved gutter shield assembly is arranged for attachment to a roof constructed of partially overlapping shingles which define thin spaces between them. The shield assembly includes a mesh-like barrier which prevents debris from entering the gutter. The barrier has a plurality of openings for permitting the passage of water from the shingles through the barrier and into the rain gutter below. Attachment devices which are devoid of nails are used to attach the shield assembly. Such attachment devices may include J-shaped hooks, bent tabs or both. The barrier is thereby attached while yet avoiding piercing of shingles and consequent impairment of the rainproof integrity of such shingles. In another embodiment, the barrier is permanently attached to the roof.

Abstract: A framework for supporting the glass panels of a skylight is formed of spacedrafters inter-connected by cross bars. The rafters have upstanding side flanges provided with pairs of transverse slots. The ends of the cross bars have pairs of outwardly extending headed members adapted to be engaged in the slots to locate the cross bars. The rafters have a ledge below each side flange upon which the bottom of a cross bar can rest. The cross bars are locked in place on the rafters by extending a pin from the cross bar to engage in a recess on the underside of the side flange. The recesses and ledges in the rafters form parts of gutters. A channel-like gutter is also provided on the sides of the cross bars so that condensation from the cross bars will flow into the channel gutters and then to the gutters in the rafters where it can flow to a collection point.

Abstract: A device for deterring birds from roosting or nesting on building ledges and the like having one or more wires linking the opposing faces of two wire attachment means that are fixedly mounted on said ledge or the like. The wire(s) are connected to one wire attachment means by retracting means which adjusts the length and tension on the wire(s) when attached to the opposing wire attachment means. When more than one wire is used, the wires may be separately or collectively sprung by means of a spring loaded drum.

Abstract: An improved curb frame for a skylight construction is provided in the form of a single extrusion element having an outwardly and downwardly curve sealing lip adapted for engagement with the interior of the retainer of the skylight. The sealing lip, even though formed of rigid plastic, is made sufficiently thin so that it flexes to take up the tolerance between the retainer and the curb frame.

Abstract: A swimming pool corner sun shade device for use on in-ground, vinyl-lined rectangular swimming pools in the shape of a flat generally keyhole-like shaped mat.

Abstract: A concrete control key-joint and divider form made from plastic which is substantially wedge-shaped with vertically spaced holes to receive plastic stakes with the stakes being secured to the plastic form by plastic bolts at substantially its mid-section, so that the form can be easily set to grade and locked to the stakes, then the plastic stakes and bolts can be cut off to form a smooth screeding surface and an expansion joint. The forms also provide transversely spaced holes through which smooth rods or rebar may be inserted to firmly hold the form in a vertical manner and yet allow the concrete slabs to expand and contract. The plastic material is also designed to expand and contract at substantially the same expansion coefficient as cured concrete, thus minimizing the working of the key-joint.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible compressible sealing profile having thermal insulating properties for use in cavity wall construction. This profile comprises essentially an L-shaped cross-section, which is adapted to be compression fit into the cavity wall. The profile can be utilized as both the top and bottom of cavity walls, as well as around doors and windows in order to prevent convectional heat losses from occurring.

Abstract: A form for walls and the like of the type formed by two parallel, facing molding surfaces each of the surfaces being formed by a plurality of panels, each panel having a rigid frame formed with an inner flange at one side and spaced holes, a plate with a major side attached to the inner flange of the frame, cellular reinforcing body made of plural wavy metallic strips in stacking condition and sandwiched between two wire nets, the reinforceing body is attached to the major side of the plate within the frame, and spacing units for simultaneously locking two layers of adjacent panels in opposed arrangement to provide great rigidity in the assembled form.

Abstract: An expansion joint for covered floor panels such as concrete slabs, as well as wall and ceiling panels, has a thickness equal to a covering material on the panels and is surface mounted. An expansion joint member having hingeable lateral sections bridges across substantially abutting panels at a gap which may vary laterally, longitudinally or in elevation. A U-shaped body portion incorporating the hingeable lateral sections has a width greater than a maximum width of the gap, and fasteners adjacent one side of the gap for affixing the body portion to the panel at an attachment side of the joint. The body portion bridges across the gap and carries a strip of the covering material. The lateral section opposite from the attached lateral section may rotate downwardly at the hinge, to rest freely on the surface of the panel on an opposite side of the gap. Wing members on the hinged lateral sections extend laterally outwardly at a height equal to the thickness of the covering material side.

Abstract: Metal-faced structural panels have interlocking edges that include a gutter member so that moisture leaking through a seam cannot penetrate the panels. The interlocked edges are also structurally reinforced and have an overlapped design so that adjacent panels do not flex even when subjected to concentrated loads. The gutter member eliminates the need to apply caulking compound to the seams where continguous panels meet one another. It is formed by bending the sheetmetal that overlies the core of the panels in a reversely bent forty five degree angle at the distal end of a section of sheetmetal that overlies a channel formed in the core. The structural reinforcement is provided by forming a return bend in sheetmetal that overhangs a panel edge and by forming a complementally formed recess in an opposing, interlocking section of sheetmetal.

Abstract: Brackets for suspending a wooden joist at its ends from vertical bolts depending from hangers extending across bridge support columns are formed from rigidly joined side plates, a top plate and a bottom plate. The top plate has a tongue with a vertical hole through it for mounting the brackets on the bolts supported by opposite columns. The ends of the joist are inserted into the suspended brackets to support the joist between the columns. The brackets are relatively lightweight, inexpensive, easy to handle, not readily damaged and eliminate the need for clumsy, breakable and expensive telescoping steeljoists.

Abstract: A holddown connector for connecting a vertical member of a building structure to a foundation including a back plate, a pair of forwardly and downwardly extending side plates, a pair of inwardly extending, overlapped base plates with an aligned opening therethrough and a base plate washer positioned in face to face alignment with respect to the base plates and having a centrally located sleeve extending through the base plates and the aligned openings to tie the overlapped base plates together.

Abstract: Roofs for houses are primarily constructed off site, are disassembled and transported to the house construction site, and then reassembled, lifted onto the house shell, and nailed or otherwise affixed in place. Each roof section comprises one or more roof panels, ceiling joists, and upright supports. The roof panels include subroofing, roofing, and first joists extending along the slope of the roof, with facia and all other necessary elements to complete a roof provided. The ceiling joists have openings at both ends, and the upright supports have openings at one end with the other end beveled to engage a first joist. Dowels, which have a tapered end for ease of insertion, pin the ceiling joists to the first joist of the roof panel, and the upright supports. Sheet material, such as plywood, splices the upright supports to the first joists. Two roof sections are connected together at their apex by a ventable ridge.

Abstract: A wall or lining structure for shafts, ducts or barriers comprises panel members (11) supported by studs (10) having spaced parallel flanges (13,15). The panels are held against the inner surface of at least one flange by an independent spacer member (14) having different cross-sectional dimensions in different directions. Different numbers of thicknesses of the panel members can be accommodated between the flanges of identical studs by varying the orientation of identical spacer members relative to the studs.

Abstract: A wall or window element and/or wall element beneath the window is provided having an insulation layer disposed between two panels. The insulation layer is formed of a material which reduces convective heat transfer and thermal radiation. The insulation layer and the panels are permeable by the solar radiation spectrum, and the external panel which bounds the insulation layer on the side of the solar radiation is an absorptive pane which has a maximally high absorptivity for the non-visible portion of the solar radiation spectrum.

Abstract: An escapement system in which units are movable by and with an endless conveyor in an endless path, and an escapement system is provided for retarding the units as they move through a part of their path, then releasing them; the system being incorporated in packaging apparatus in which the endless conveyor is a wheel and the units are sealing dies on the wheel.

Abstract: Apparatus for the feeding of packaging blanks to a folding unit. In the production of (film) packs, especially for stacks of paper handkerchiefs, blanks are severed from a continuously supplied web of material and fed to a folding member, especially a folding turret (11) for wrapping the paper handkerchiefs and folding the blank (10). When there is a momentary interruption in the feed of articles to be wrapped to the folding turret (11), the production and conveyance of blanks (10) are also to be interrupted. For this purpose, a fixedly located counter knife (22) of a severing station (16) is temporarily movable out of the operative or cutting position, so that, despite the fact that a knife roller (21) with cutting knives (23, 24) continues to run, a severing cut is not made in the stationary web of material (12). For this purpose, a support for the counter knife (22) is equipped with an adjusting mechanism acting in a pulsatory manner.

Abstract: This invention is a universal bag spreader apparatus utilized to prepare a container member having a baked product therein in a proper condition prior to a bag closing operation. The universal bag spreader apparatus includes 1) a basic support assembly having a main blower and filter assembly connected thereto; 2) an adjustable air discharge assembly connected to the main blower and filter assembly; and 3) a main control assembly to control blower motor operation and air flow volume. The main flower and filter assembly include a power blower assembly operable to receive inlet air through an inlet air filter assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a litter bin and in particular to one including a body portion with a movable portion therearound, a hollow lug provided on both sides of the body portion, a motor disposed within a hollow lug and connected with a pinion, an upper rack meshed with upper side of the pinion, a lower rack meshed with lower side of the pinion, two sealing boards respectively connected with the upper rack and the lower rack and provided with electric heating wires, and a pedal mounted on lower edge of the body portion for controlling the motor and the electric heating wire.

Abstract: A process for increasing the shipping efficiency of an interleaved or herringbone rick of tires includes the steps of forming a herringbone rick within a container or enclosed restraint, then compressing the rick with a horizontal wedge or plate. Typical compression percentages range up past 30 percent reduction in height. The space above the compressed rick is then filled with an additional rick, or the compressed rick is banded or fastened to an underlying pallet. The compressing plate is withdrawn from the rick. The resulting compressed rick increases the efficiency of shipping tires, with no resulting damage.

Abstract: A carton (11) with parallel flat front and rear surfaces joined by curved sides and a flip-top lid (10) hinged to the carton. The carton is composed of two superimposed layers adhesively secured at a joint line at lapped edges. The outer layer is slit along its front surface parallel to the carton ends and along upwardly extending curves around the sides to a fold line parallel to and raised above the front slit and the inner layer (12) has a cutout in its front surface above the front slit of the outer layer. The cutout curves upwardly short of the sides where tags (13) are cut out of the sides of the inner layer and the outer layer overlaps the inner layer at the carton ends. Top and bottom closures are adhesively secured to the outer layer at the ends of the carton.

Abstract: Packing apparatus provides for essentially automatic packing of a cardboard carton at a significantly reduced cost compared to conventional strapping equipment and procedures. The carton preferably used with the packing apparatus includes a cardboard carton lid that is constructed so that the carton may be securely packed and shipped without the necessity for plastic strapping, and using lower strength paperboard than is conventionally provided, and is used with a carton body having side walls. The lid has elongated side panels with first and second parallel lines of weakness (e.g. perforations) formed in them. The bottom, fastening portion, of the side panels is preferably secured to the carton body side walls by cam elements of the apparatus moving the side panels outwardly from the carton side walls, and apparatus for applying adhesive to them while in that position. The carton is packed with nondeformable material such as business forms which extend above the top edge of the carton.

Abstract: A device assembly for wrapping a heat sealing plastic film around an article at a packing station comprises a cylindrical member having a length greater than the width of the plastic film and movable towards and away from the packing station. The cylindrical member comprises a curved external surface, a heater mounted on the curved external surface for heating the plastic film for heat bonding the plastic film to the surface of the article, a cutting device mounted in the cylindrical member for cutting the plastic film, and a retaining device provided on the external surface of the cylindrical member for retaining the trailing edge of the plastic film on the external surface.