Abstract: Seed cotton on a wire mesh belt is dryed and cleaned by a downflow of heated air. The natural separation and falling of trash from the belt is increased by shaking the mass of seed cotton upon the wire mesh belt. The belt is flexed to shake the seed cotton upon it. The belt is flexed by running the belt over "V" shaped intermittent supports. The belt is also shaken by being bumped by gussets on rollers beneath the belt. The air is exhausted from beneath the belt by ducts extending across the chamber. The tops of the ducts are inclined planes so that the trash slides from the top of the duct and does not accumulate on the top.

Abstract: A drier for the continuous drying and conditioning treatment of hides and fabric products has a drying chamber having first and second areas, a loading unit for conveying product to the first area, a conveyor for transporting product from the first area to the second area and an unloading belt for conveying material out of the second area. The drier has a first heater and humidity control for heating and circulating air in the first area and a second heater and humidity control for heating and dehumidifying air circulated in the second area. The second heating and humidifying control includes a heat pump which has a compressor and a refrigeration circuit and a heating and condensing battery. Water saturated air is circulated through the condensing battery in heat exchange relation with the refrigeration circuit for removing water saturated air from the second area and delivering the air to the heating battery which reheats the air for circulation back into the second area.

Abstract: A process for the drying of water-containing materials which are suitable for use as wetting agents, detergents or cleaning products. An aqueous solution, emulsion or suspension of the materials is dried using superheated steam as the drying gas wherein the drying gas is recycled to the drying zone after removal therefrom of evaporated water and the energy required for the evaporation of water is supplied to the superheated steam by heat exchangers.

Abstract: In a combined system or method for extending the life expectancy of an article of cellulosic material such as a book or other paper, the book or other paper is put in preservation storage at subnormal temperature and subnormal humidity. The resulting loss of flexibility of the paper is remedied upon withdrawal of the book or other paper from storage through its accelerated simultaneous exposure to a partial vacuum of about 5 to 50 torr and to water vapor; a partial vacuum of about 12 to about 30 torr is preferred. This procedure restores both the temperature and moisture content of the paper to normal values.

Abstract: A method for controlling the drying process of a vortex-type washing machine capable of accommodating a laundry article for drying therein comprises the steps of (A) heating an ambient air by a heater, (B) driving a motor in a forward direction, (C) driving the motor in a reverse direction to the forward direction, and (D) repeating the steps (B) to (C) until the laundry article become dried to a desired dry level, wherein each of the steps (B) and (C) includes the steps of (a) turning on the motor to rotate the pulsator to spread the laundry article; (b) turning off the motor to pause the rotation of the pulsator to thereby help the settlement of the laundry article; and (c) repeating the steps (a) to (b) at least N number of times.

Abstract: A dynamic athletic shoe sole wherein a composite sole is provided with dynamic air cylinders for cushioning the alternate weighting and unweighting of the athletic shoe by a wearer's walking or running.

Abstract: Flexible sports boot including a closing system, provided with a device for memorizing its tightening tension, including an opening and closing system by lacing comprising a link forming a closed circuit integrating tightening and latching device and connecting to each other, along a predetermined path, a series of return elements located in a fixed manner on either side of the quarters of upper, wherein the opening and closing system of the upper includes, in addition, a progressive adjustment device for relocating an optimum reference tightening tension of link, during its latching command, the adjustment device being independent of the tightening and latching device so as to enable the memorizing of the reference tightening tension, the tightening being undertaken only by the tightening and latching device, which can be rendered detachable from a fixed complementary gripping portions obtained on upper, so as to obtain a greater unlacing amplitude of link during opening, without affecting the adjustment of

Abstract: The invention relates to a forefoot relief shoe (10) possessing a sole portion (11) that is substantially triangular in a side view or in a vertical longitudinal section having a thickness which decreases in the rearward direction and which terminates anteriorly before the the metatarsal region of the wearer. In order to increase the service life and to enhance the wearing comfort it is provided that the sole portion (11) is constructed in the form of a hollow section fitted with substantially vertical supports for connecting the base constructed so as to cover the area to its full extent and the upper body (12) constructed so as to cover the area to its full extent and adjacent to the foot bed (13), in which case the supports, at least within the central area, in the longitudinal axial direction toward the base, possess an increasing diameter or an increasing horizontal cross-section (FIG.

Abstract: An identification tag for eyeglasses, spectacles and the like is formed from a flexible member having two opposed end portions and a central portion disposed therebetween. Each end portion has a pair of slots and ribs in parallel arrangement with each other. The slots and ribs are perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the member. A peripheral edge of the tag is narrower at the central portion of the tag. The parallel slots and rib members coact for receiving a stem portion of an eyeglass frame to maintain the tag at a select position on the stem. An end portion of the tag can be folded back over on itself so that the slots at that end portion are brought into registration with each other for receiving the frame stem which is threaded through the aligned slots.

Abstract: A portable trade show display panel system is provided including a plurality of display panels, the system being readily manually transportable by an end user. The system comprises a plurality of panel members, elongate hinge members attached to the sides of adjacent panel members for rotational movement by at least one adjacent panel member with respect to the other about the longitudinal axis of the elongate hinge members. A protective outer covering surrounds each panel member and elongate hinge member forming display panels. The protective outer covering is connected to the panel members by frictional engagement within the confines of the longitudinally-extending slots. Finally, a device for interconnecting adjacent display panels one to the other is provided.

Abstract: A modular display stand is disclosed which includes first and second display panels each including a substantially planar display portion and a mounting flange which depends from the display portion at an acute angle. Each mounting flange includes a reception port and an engagement plug disposed in spaced apart relationship. A base structure is provided which has an elongate reception slot defined therein to receive and retain the mounting flanges of the opposed display panel when they are in juxtaposition. When the flanges are received in the slot, the engagement plug on the first display panel engages the reception port in the second display panel and the engagement plug on the second display panel engages the reception port in the first panel. In an assembled condition, the mounting flanges are disposed in inward angular opposition such that the planar display portions of the panels angle inwardly toward one another to firmly retain printed matter therebetween.

Abstract: A label display stake for use with plant containers and which is formed as a single piece, preferably from a plastics material. The stake has an elongate body having an upper label carrying portion, and a lower mounting portion which is located within a plant container when the stake is in use. Label attaching structure is provided on the upper portion and is operative to resist separation of the label from the stake. In one form, the label attaching structure holds the label at a particular disposition for convenient viewing and also holds the label against rotation about the axis of the stake. Mounting structure is provided on the stake for cooperation with a plant container so as to hold the stake against a side of the container and also resist removal of the stake from the container. Stabilizing structure may be provided on the stake so as to hold it against lateral tilting relative to the container.

Abstract: An elongated firing pin is constructed of titanium and defines a plurality of voids therein such that the firing pin is lightweight. The elongated firing pin extends axially and includes a tip at the pin front and a radially extending protrusion at the pin rear. The radially extending protrusion defines a first cavity that is accessible at the pin rear. The firing pin further includes an axially extending external surface and an axially extending internal surface. The internal surface surrounds and defines an elongated, axially extending bore that is accessible at the pin rear. The firing pin further defines a second cavity, and the second cavity is accessible at the external surface proximate to firing pin front. The firing pin additionally defines a third cavity that is also accessible at the exterior surface proximate to the pin front.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for altering or modifying fishing lures to vary the normal action of the fishing lure during retrieval and to achieve a desired modified action. The apparatus includes a kit of substantially identically sized and uniformly shaped weights. The method consists of affixing any number of the weights to the body lure at any location to achieve the desired modified action, which may include suspending the lure, changing the rate of vertical displacement of the lure or causing the lure to swim or track to the left or right of the fisherman.

Abstract: An apparatus that limits the amount of time that a hand weapon can be discharged during use, an apparatus for preventing the discharging of a hand weapon based on the weapon having been in an attitude that is good for concealed carrying, an apparatus for preventing the discharging of a hand weapon that has had a part not necessary for the discharging of the weapon removed to increase concealability, an apparatus that transmits an identifying signal from a hand weapon under various conditions, a means necessary for the firing of a hand weapon that provides a detectable magnetic field in the vicinity of the hand weapon, and an apparatus for preventing the discharging of a hand weapon based on conditions (e.g. a signal or a magnetic field) that can be created in a location where the weapon is likely to be used for criminal purposes.

Abstract: A vise for holding a fly fishing lure during construction and tying thereof. The inventive device includes a base member positionable upon a support surface. A support assembly projects upwardly from the base member and terminates in a clamping assembly which releasably engages a fly fishing lure to support the same in a position for tying thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a fishing rod handle which, when holding the fishing rod at a position forward of its normal holding position (e.g. between the reel and the tip of the fishing rod), allows the fishing rod to be held stably, thereby improving the ability to manipulate the fishing rod. The handle includes a reel leg mounting portion 18 which locates the legs 14A,14B of a reel 14 on a reel leg placement surface 18B and fixes the reel legs 14A,14B with front and rear hoods 12A,12B. The reel leg mounting portion further includes a reduced portion 18C diametrically opposite the reel leg placement surface 18B. An expanded portion 22 is located between the reduced portion 18C and a constricted portion 20C, and swells generally oppositely from the reel leg placement surface 18B. The extended portion 22 is contoured and sized so as to be readily and comfortably received in the palm of an angler's hand.

Abstract: A fishing lure assembly including a hook, swivel and fin for attracting and hooking fish and preventing line from twisting when retrieving or casting or when fish is hooked. A blade or fin on the hook causes the hook to turn inside the swivel as the hook is pulled through water or dropped into water. The hook rotates continuously 360.degree. degrees in one direction when it is pulled through the water, and continuously in the opposite when falling or being dropped into water.

Abstract: An improved weighted jig is disclosed having a fishhook with an elongated shank having first and second ends; a U-shaped hook secured to the first shank end. A shoulder is attached to the shank second end and extends generally perpendicularly from the shank. The shoulder is formed by a member having two ends and connected at one of the ends to the shank second end and folded back on itself. An eyelet for connection of a fishing line, is formed at the point of folding of the member back upon itself. A locking device is secured to the shoulder, the locking device being movable between a locking position and a release position.

Abstract: A fishing line connector having a shank, a coiled member, defined by a plurality of uniformly spaced, contiguous coaxial coils arranged in longitudinally extending relation and having an axial opening therethrough, and an open-ended eye loop. The connector provides a knotless connection for a fishing line when the line is wrapped around the coiled member in alternating longitudinal directions and snapped into the open-ended eye loop.

Abstract: An insect stopping and capturing device, comprising a handle with a compression chamber at one end of the handle. A shaft extends through the handle into the compression chamber where a soft head is attached to the shaft, the soft head larger than the diameter of the compression chamber. A hand grip is attached to the shaft opposite the compression chamber. From a comfortable distance, the user positions the soft head over a crawling or stationary insect. The hand grip is pulled away from the compression chamber to draw the soft head into the compression chamber to wrap the soft head around the insect as the head is being compressed. The insect can then be released outdoors by pushing the hand grip, which in turn ejects the insect. The insect may also be terminated by simply placing the compression chamber against a hard surface and then pushing the hand grip toward the surface. The head is compressed against the surface, crushing the insect contained therein.

Abstract: A security barrier apparatus suitable for use in residential, farm and industrial settings includes a motor, a chain and a brake mechanism for engaging the chain. The apparatus is mounted to a first support such as a post. The chain extends from the first support to a second spaced support and is raised and lowered relative to the ground by operation of the motor. The motor may be remotely actuated by an electronic transmitter. The apparatus further includes protective features to prevent damage to the motor in the event that a vehicle collides with the chain.

Abstract: A protective storm and security panel arrangement for either awning or sliding type windows or sliding doors. The arrangement for an awning window includes a set of elongate panels, each one being fitted to cover a louver of the awning window. The panels are formed with one turned-in edge to provide a channel for slidable insertion over one end of a window louver, and a second edge having an offset lip that may be seated over the louver. The awning window is closed such that the respective louvers overlap and anchor adjacent panels in place to form a protective shield over the window. When modified for sliding windows, the invention includes a panel and an overhead bracket for mounting one edge of the panel on the sliding window. The panel is formed with two offset halves which conform to the sliding halves of the window when mounted on the bracket, and the bottom half is formed with a turned-in hooked edge to anchor said panel in place when said window is closed thereon.

Abstract: A fan-like array of louvers around a hub in a half-circle shaped frame is adapted to cover a Palladian-style window. Two facing ring gear sectors are slidable in a channel in the hub to turn about an axis that is common to the half-circle, the channel bottom and the arc of the window. A series of pinions has pinion teeth between and engaged with the two gears, each pinion receiving a drive pin therein, each of which has a point directed away from the gear and embedded in a louver. A pivot pin has a point rotatably received in the opposite end of each louver and an outer end received and spring loaded in a blind hole in the outer, arched, frame member. A drive motor in the hub has a pinion with teeth between and engaged with the gears to drive the gears simultaneously but in opposite directions, thus turning the louvers in unison to open and shut them as and to the extent desired.

Abstract: A modular window regulator system is provided for controlling the movement of a window which includes first and second cross arms pivotally joined to one another, each cross arm having first and second ends, the first cross arm first end being geared; a back plate mounting a driver gear for torsional engagement with the geared end of the first cross arm, the back plate mounting the first end of the second cross arm for linear movement; first and second channels extending generally vertically and transverse to the back plate and fixably joined thereto at opposite ends of the back plate; a sash slidably mounting the second end of the cross arms, the sash having first and second ends extending toward the first and second channels, respectively; a first guide block fixably connected to the sash first end and to the window, the first guide block having a vertical bearing connection with the first channel; a second guide block fixably connected to the sash second end and to the window, the second guide block having

Abstract: A displacement device for use with windows and sliding roof for motor vehicles includes a toothed rack disposed within the vehicle in a direction parallel to the displacement direction. A motor-gear housing is positioned adjacent the toothed rack and includes an electrical driver, a central shaft positioned perpendicular to the rack, and a pinion gear on the shaft that is engaged with the toothed portion of the rack. The rack and housing include guide surfaces that are positioned to correspond with one another. A guidance element is attached to the housing and the rack is interposed between the guide surfaces of the housing and the guidance element to control and guide the movement of the housing vis-a-vis the rack during activation of the electrical drive. Attachments extend from the housing and are configured to accommodate placement of an edge portion of a window therein.

Abstract: A holder for a window glass of a vehicle which has a reduced number of parts, which can make the mounting operation simpler, thereby lowering costs, and which can prevent the window glass from having play or loosening. The holder comprises a nut and a bolt. The nut has a female screw sleeve portion which is to be inserted with a clearance into a mounting hole formed in the window glass, and a holding plate member radially outwardly extending from the sleeve portion. The bolt has a screw shaft member to be screwed into the female screw sleeve portion, and a holding plate member radially outwardly extending from the screw shaft member. In addition, a cushion layer made of a synthetic thermoplastic resin elastomer is attached to the inside surface of each holding plate member. The cushion layer is provided at its inner circumferential edge with a short sleeve portion for protecting an edge of the mounting hole of the window glass.

Abstract: An inflatable portable refuge structure includes at least one refuge chamber having a floor, ceiling and a peripheral sidewall and an inner resealable entrance in the peripheral sidewall of the refuge chamber. An airlock chamber having a floor, ceiling and peripheral sidewall is connected to the refuge chamber adjacent the inner resealable entrance such that exiting from the refuge chamber through the inner resealable opening proceeds into the airlock chamber. The airlock chamber further includes an outer resealable entrance in the peripheral sidewall thereof. The refuge chamber and airlock chamber each further include at least one one-way pressure valve, the pressure valves operative to release air from within the chambers in response to increased air pressure within the chambers. An external pressurized air supply source spaced from the refuge structure and connected thereto by an air supply hose supplies uncontaminated air to the refuge chamber thereby inflating the refuge structure.

Abstract: A building fascia is disclosed, which comprises an elongate gutter and a soffit. Being made from sheet aluminum, steel, or copper, the gutter has back, bottom, and front walls and a channel extending along and into the gutter from the back or bottom wall, preferably from the back wall. Being made therefrom or from vinyl or other polymeric material, the soffit has an edge portion inserted into the channel. Lips formed on the edge portion and on one of two side walls of the channel have sufficient flexibility and are shaped to permit the edge portion to be readily inserted with a snap action but to restrain the edge portion against being withdrawn from the panel. Preferably, one of the side walls of the channel is spaced narrowly from the bottom wall of the gutter, the narrowly spaced walls flaring into the gutter so that ice forming between the narrowly spaced walls is extruded into the gutter.

Abstract: In preparation of a building to have its roof structure secured to its vertical wall structure by tie-down straps, a plurality of anchors are secured to the foundation in pairs, on opposite sides of the building, and a tie-down strap guide is secured over the ridge of the building between the related anchors. The tie-down straps are connected to anchors by tensioning devices which include a ratchet and may include a connector to permit the ratchet to be disposed at a distance from the anchor. Ridge guides retain the straps above the rafters and/or gable ends. The anchors comprise eye bolts with reinforcing webs thereon. Blocks located at the eaves prevent the tie-downs from crushing the drip edge of the roof; pass-through holes in gutters permit the tie-down straps to pass through the gutters without crushing them; the pass-through holes in the gutters may have vertically extending wells associated therewith to prevent rainwater from flowing through the pass-through holes.

Abstract: A portable smoking booth includes an enclosure secured to a base that defines a smoking area. A smoke detector is positioned to detect smoke within the smoking area. An air purifying mechanism purifies air within the enclosure. A control mechanism for accepting payment from a user within the smoking area controls the smoke detector such that when payment is made, the smoke detector is disabled.

Abstract: A system and method for widening a highway and supporting a sound wall is provided that includes a single row of caissons for providing the sole foundation of a breast wall and a sound, wall. The caissons include a vertically-oriented network of reinforcing steel, an upper portion of which is integrated into the steel reinforcing network of a cast-in-place breast wall. The sound wall is mounted on and supported by the top ends of the caissons and serves to obstruct the transmission of sound from the highway. The vertically-oriented reinforcing members of the caissons are spaced away from the center portion of each caisson in two opposing groups in order to maximize its bending strength in a direction orthogonal to the highway, which is the primary direction in which cut earth, compacted fill material, and winds apply bending moments to the breast wall and sound wall.

Abstract: A door assembly having a core positioned within a frame. The door assembly further includes a pair of opposed molded skins. There are edges adjacent the skins. The skins are made of a polymer material, a low profile additive and reinforcement fibers. Each of the skins has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface is adjacent the core. The exterior surface includes a textured pattern consisting of level portions and depressions. The depressions have a range in depth from about 0.025 mm to about 1.0 mm from the level portions. The skins further include undercuts adjacent the depressions. The undercuts have a range in extent of undercutting from about 0.025 mm to about 0.10 mm from the depressions.

Abstract: A seismic bridge for bridging and providing pedestrian access across a seismic joint between two building parts has a first end unit with a floor pivotally connected to one of the building parts and a second end unit with a floor pivotally connected to the other building part. A corridor sleeve unit, also having a floor, is slidably connected to each of the first and second end units. During relative motion between the two building parts, such as during an earthquake, the bridge can accommodate relative motion between the building parts within a predefined range, while still maintaining the structural integrity of the bridge. The bridge also includes centering means for centering and properly positioning the corridor sleeve unit with respect to the first and second end units. The centering means uses springs in combination with a plurality of frames which are slidably connected to each other to maintain the appropriate distance between the end units and the corridor sleeve unit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for siding. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip having a first generally straight portion, a first U-bend portion, and a second U-bend portion. Each portion has a first face and a second face which correspond to the first face and the second face of the clip. Each portion has a first end and a second end. The second end of the first generally straight portion is attached to the first end of the first U-bend portion. The first U-bend portion bends toward the first face of the strip. The first end of the second U-bend portion is attached to the second end of the first U-bend portion. The second end of the second U-bend portion is positioned between the first end of the first U-bend portion and the first face of the first generally straight portion. The second U-bend portion forms an angle in the range of from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees with respect to the first U-bend portion.

Abstract: A wall covering comprising a plurality of plastic molded panels each having a relatively thin body portion formed with rows of simulated building elements. The panels are mounted on a support surface in a plurality of horizontal courses with a side marginal edge region of one panel overlapping and sealingly engaging an underlying side marginal edge region of the adjacent panel and a lower marginal region of a panel in one course overlying an upper marginal region of a panel in a lower course. Each panel is provided with frangible locating means for positively locating an interlock lip of the overlying panel in predetermined engaged relation with interlock flanges of an underlying panel. The interlock flanges of the panels are provided with reinforcement ribs to prevent breakage when the panels are exposed to weather extremes and undergo thermal expansion or contraction. Finally, each panel is provided with side interlock means which enhance the panel's resistance to buckling during installation and use.

Abstract: A joint structure for joining two panel-like components includes a fitting pin member having a flange portion and pin portions equivalent to a dowel. One strip of a surface-type fastener having a number of identical fastener elements is provided on opposite surfaces of the flange portion. A mating surface of each of the panel-like components has a recessed portion for being fitted with the flange portion, and a pin hole formed in a bottom surface of the recessed portion. The other strip of the surface-type fastener which is engageable with the surface-type fastener strip is disposed on the bottom surface of the recessed portion. The two surface-type fastener strips are firmly engaged together when the flange portion and the pin portions are fitted in the recessed portions and the pin holes, respectively, so that the two panel-like components are firmly joined together.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for joining structural units. A structural unit, such as a precast concrete section of pipe, decking, bridge structure, building structure, or pavement, includes a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned tubular members. The ends of each structural unit are flush, and the ends of the tubular members are flush with the ends of the structural units. When two of such units are to be joined together, a guide member is inserted in one end of each of the first tubular members in the first structural unit, while an internally threaded insert member is inserted into a corresponding end of each tubular member in the second structural unit. The guide members and insert members have axial apertures with the aperture in the insert member being internally threaded. The two structural units are brought together so that each guide member on the first structural unit enters into the corresponding end of the tubular members containing the inserts in the second structural unit.

Abstract: A hinge and rail connection system for joining wall panels. The system includes a flexible hinge and a rail assembly, the flexible hinge having channels for receiving complementary flanges on rails which are coupled to the wall panels. The hinge includes a pair of pivotal hinge members which can be articulated about a vertical axis at any selective angular relationship to form office partitions having a near infinite variety of shapes and layouts. Additionally, the design of the connection system provide enhanced aesthetics by eliminating the mechanical appearance of hang-on support bracket slots located in the rails.

Abstract: A construction block is disclosed having integral pins upstanding from its top surface and C-shaped slots adjacent to the pins extending through the block between its top and bottom surfaces. The block interlocks with other like blocks with the pins of the block being adjustably received in corresponding slots of the other like blocks. The slots are configured so that the blocks may be adjusted relative to each other to form both a straight wall and a set back wall.

Abstract: A system for forming architectural concrete walls, comprises a plurality of modular form units, each form unit comprising a generally rectangular support frame, a backing sheet and an overlying facing sheet, each facing sheet having a facing surface defined by a plastic material, an elastic seal along an edge of the form unit for positioning between adjacent form units for preventing water leakage, a minimal number of tie holes extending through the each form unit, a seal tube assembly for positioning between the tie holes, and a tie rod for each tie hole.

Abstract: A packaging machine responds, when a kind of merchandise to be produced, the film or the former which is installed thereon is inputted through a touch panel, by causing its microcomputer to compare the inputted data with the data stored in a read-only memory circuit on merchandises, films and/or formers, to display the merchandise, the identification numbers and pictorial patterns of films and/or the sizes and storage location of formers which correspond to the inputted data, and to select an appropriate merchandise, film and/or former.

Abstract: A wrapper for a floral grouping formed from a sheet of material having a closure bonding material on a portion thereof. The sheet of material is wrapped about the floral grouping with the closure bonding material securing the sheet of material in a wrapped position about the floral grouping to form the wrapper. A top flap is folded over an open upper end of the wrapper and connected to the wrapper to prevent the floral grouping from shifting in the wrapper and extending out from the open upper end of the wrapper. In one form, a bottom flap is connected to the wrapper and extends over an open lower end of the wrapper to prevent the floral grouping from shifting in the wrapper and extending out from the open lower end of the wrapper.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping wherein a plurality of sheets of material are connected into a pad of sheets of material. The pad has a top sheet of material with the other sheets of material being disposed under the top sheet of material. The floral grouping is placed on the top sheet of material. The top sheet of material is wrapped about a portion of the floral grouping and the top sheet of material and the floral grouping are rolled to wrap the floral grouping in the top sheet of material and simultaneously disconnect the top sheet of material from the pad. The sheets of material are secured about the floral grouping in a wrapped position by an adhesive or cohesive on the sheets of material and the sheets of material are secured in the form of the pad by the adhesive or cohesive materials on the sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting carrying strips on a plurality of bottles, characterized in that the apparatus comprises a cardboard blank magazine having a number of interconnected vertical rods (1) adapted to be thrust down into perforated holes stamped out in the carrying strip, an extraction means (2) that draws the carrying strips out of the cardboard blank magazine and transfers them to a folding device, which folding device comprises a side folder (3) designed such that the side flaps of the carrying strip are folded up when the cardboard blank is pressed against a complementarily shaped mold (5), there being provided in the bottom of the side folder (3) a plurality of pointed members (4) that pre-bend/pierce the holes for the bottles, and top folders (6a, 6b) that fold the top flaps around the mold (5), a contraction device (8) that conducts the ready-folded carrying strips sideways into a top flap holder (7), a push-out device (9) that presses the ready-folded carrying strips out of the mold (5) and into a

Abstract: A packaging apparatus for sealing spaced groups of absorbent articles intermediate layers of a continuous wrapper is provided. The apparatus comprises a wrapper sealing apparatus for thermally bonding the layers; a wrapper seal cutting apparatus positioned downstream from the wrapper sealing apparatus for cutting the continuous wrapper to form individual packages of grouped absorbent articles; and a web support apparatus for preventing separation of the wrapper seals intermediate the wrapper sealing apparatus and the wrapper seal cutting apparatus. The web support apparatus comprises a plurality of wrapper support members supporting the wrapper layers intermediate the sealing apparatus and the cutting apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of finishing and filling packaging containers which are manufactured from foldable packaging material and which have previously been sealed and are preferably sterilized interiorly and have been transported in a flat-laid state to, for example, a food producer. The prefabricated, compressed packaging containers are connected to a piston pump which, with the aid of an overfill operation, expands and forms the packaging container, whereafter a proportion of the contents of the packaging container is resucked out of the container so that the packaging container holds a predetermined nominal volume of contents. Hereafter, the packaging container is sealed and finally formed into the desired configuration, such as a parallelepipedic configuration. An apparatus for finishing and filling packaging containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of apparatus for heat sealing two portions of film associated with packaging of a product is based on bringing the two portions of film being joined together under pressure of mating sealing components, heating the juncture between the portions and during the time such pressure and heat is being applied, forcing one of the sealing components engaging the film to shift relative to the other of the sealing components in the direction of the seal whereby to improve the quality of the seal.

Abstract: In constructing a masonry header, masonry header jacks are mounted in opposed fashion on the sides of existing spaced masonry stiles. A masonry header template is supported on the jacks between the stiles and the jacks are vertically adjustable for properly positioning the template prior to constructing a masonry header on top of the template. After the header is cured, the template and jacks are removed. The jacks include horizontally disposed base mounting arms that have a vertical thickness equivalent to the thickness of mortar joints in the stiles. The jacks are mounted on the stiles by positioning the arms in preselected mortar joints of the stiles when the masonry block or brick stiles are laid up.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing bags having an open end and being particularly suited for packaging diapers. The apparatus having application in line with a diaper production and bag filling machine. The open end has a pair of horizontal lips and a pair of vertical lips. An infeed conveyor intermittently conveys each one of the bags in turn from an existing production line to a sealing station. In the sealing station, advancing means continuously advance the bags past an alignment section, a vacuum and side tucking section, adhesive application sections, and folding sections. The vacuum section holds the horizontal lips in an open position while the side tucking section tucks in each of the vertical lips to form side tucks and an upper and lower horizontal flap.