Abstract: Structural components obtained by a process for welding iron-base materials, where the iron-base material is iron-base fine grained materials free from any amorphous phase, which comprises welding two kinds of fine grained materials of chemical and crystallographically same or different kinds from one another, whose average grain sizes d are in a range of 10 nm<d≦5×103 nm, etc., by friction stir welding can maintain distinguished properties of fine grained materials, such as strength and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A packaging method using lead-free solder, characterized by including a reflow-soldering step in which a surface mount device is soldered to a circuit board with a lead-free solder paste; an inserting step in which the lead or terminal of a insertion mount device is inserted into the circuit board; a step in which a warp preventing jig is attached to the circuit board; a flux applying step in which flux is applied to the foregoing circuit board; a preheating step in which, after applying flux, the lower surface of the circuit board is preheated; a flow-soldering step in which the upper surface of the circuit board the lower surface of which was preheated in the preheating step is heated, and by applying lead-free solder paste to the lower surface of the circuit board, the lead or terminal of the insertion mount device is flow-soldered to the circuit board; and a temperature controlling step where temperatures of both surfaces of a circuit board are adjusted, the upper surface of the circuit board is cooled or

Abstract: A method for protecting tin oxide coated solder surfaces against further oxidation and a method for fluxless solder joining of such surfaces is provided.

Abstract: A method for producing microporous objects with fiber, wire or foil core with periodic welding of nodes by movement of the substrate and the making of a porous mat. Microporous objects are created by deposition of small dimension of solid from liquid streams undergoing solidification with the simultaneous welding of the streams at various nodal locations concurrently during the deposition process. Bulk porous material objects are created containing open spaces within the microstructure. Inserts can be added to create internal geometries. Variations in pore density from near-zero to about 95% with gradient densities can be created. Screens can be used for forming column-like supports within the microporous object. Holes can be punched in the fiber core to create desired properties of denser regions and to limit the thermal expansion of the mat in a single direction.

Abstract: A method of making a double layer capacitor consists of the steps of: impregnating each of a plurality of carbon preforms with a metal; forming a plurality of current collector foils, each of the plurality of current collector foils having a tab portion and a paddle portion; forming a plurality of electrodes by positioning one of the plurality of carbon preforms against respective paddle portions of each of the plurality of current collector foils, wherein each of the plurality of electrodes comprises one of the plurality of current collector foils and one of the plurality of carbon preforms; stacking each of the plurality of electrodes such that tab portions of adjacent ones of the plurality of current collector foils are offset, thereby forming an electrode stack; interposing respective porous separator portions between each of the plurality of electrodes, wherein the porous separator portions function as electrical insulators between the adjacent ones of the plurality of electrodes preventing electrical sh

Abstract: A gabled, gussetted resealable lined container having an outer carton with foldable closure flaps and a liner within the carton. The upper inner surfaces of the liner are releasably sealed together after filling with product and at least one of the liner upper outer edges adhered to the closure flaps on the carton, whereby when the closure flaps are opened, the inner liner is pulled opened and when the closure flaps are closed, the inner liner is resealed to maintain product freshness.

Abstract: A system, method and devices for documents with electronic copies attached thereto. The system includes a microchip memory device affixable to a document and a chip loading device capable of placing electronic data in the microchip memory device. The method includes the step of storing electronic data in a microchip memory device affixable to a document. Further disclosed are a writing surface containing a microchip memory device, a chip reading device for reading a microchip memory device, and a chip loading device for placing electronic data in a microchip memory device. In some cases the devices of the invention are integrated into a machine such as a computer, a personal digital assistant, a telephone, a photocopy machine, a scanner, a printer or a fax machine in order to provide added utility to that machine.

Abstract: An IC card issuing apparatus sends a key setting command accompanied with a key to an IC card. The IC card receives the key setting command and the key accompanying the key setting command is set to the IC card. The IC card issuing apparatus sends a special key setting command accompanied with a key to the IC card. The IC card receives the special key setting command and the key accompanying the key setting command is set to the IC card. Further, a set key process result is generated based on all keys set to the IC card. The IC card sends the set key process result to the IC card issuing apparatus. The IC card issuing apparatus receives the set key process result, and confirms whether a normal key is set to the IC card based on the set key process result.

Abstract: A multichannel magnetic head includes a plurality of sets of magnetic core half bodies, each of the sets having two of the half bodies facing each other, and a plurality of magnetic gap portions, each of the gap portions located where two magnetic core half bodies face each other. The plurality of magnetic gap portions, when a magnetic medium is inserted therein, transferring record data between the magnetic medium and the magnetic head, and the gap distances of the magnetic gap portions being differentially preset to accommodate a physically warped magnetic medium. A magnetic card reader including a multichannel magnetic head has a plurality of magnetic gap portions, and the multichannel magnetic head is capable of recording data onto a magnetic medium in contact therewith. The multichannel magnetic head has gap distances that can be modified based on a possibility of spacings between the multichannel magnetic head and the magnetic medium so that a warped card can be accommodated.

Abstract: In a bar code scanning system, decoding of character information is enhanced through methods for up-front determination of symbology being decoded. In one aspect, symbology type (binary or multi-width) is determined from gathered element width information and utilized in determining appropriate decoding methods to be implemented. In another aspect, various indicators may be systematically utilized in order to rank the probability of label information comprising certain symbologies. Ratings from each indicator are weighted and utilized to assess the symbologies with the highest chance of successful decoding and to rank symbologies in order based on likelihood of successful decoding. Decoding methods for the symbologies with the highest chance of success are implemented first with those of lower chance of success being implemented last, or not at all.

Abstract: A computer mouse uses an optical sensor to detect movement and thereby generate signals to control movement of an on-screen icon. The optical mouse also includes circuitry or a processor to detect bar codes and demodulate data encoded therein.

Abstract: In the present invention, the control unit of an optical reader analyzes image data being generated by the imaging element of the reader and changes the mode of operation of the reader if the image data indicates that machine readable indicia, such as a bar code symbol or a text character, is likely in the field of view of the reader. Normally, analysis of image data includes the step of detecting for edge transitions in the image information. If the control unit determines that the image data includes more than a predetermined number of edge transitions, then the control unit imparts appropriate control over various reader elements to change the mode of operation of the reader. Normally, the control unit changes the mode of operation of the reader from a first mode, wherein the reader does not operate to decode or recognize image data to a second mode, wherein the reader operates to decode and/or recognize image data.

Abstract: A flexible member mounts a scanner component for angular oscillating movement relative to a support about an axis in alternate circumferential directions between scan end positions. The scanner component is electromagnetically driven in order to scan a light beam across optically encoded indicia to be read. A permanent magnet is connected to the scanner component and magnetically interacts with an electromagnetic coil so as to impart a force to the magnet and move the scanner component from a rest position to at least one of the scan end positions.

Abstract: A method of and a system for generating a dense pattern of scan lines. In a preferred configuration, a laser beam is directed into an inline beam dithering mechanism which dithers the beam over an angle parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotating facet wheel. The combination of the dithering mechanism and the scanning motion of the rotating facet wheel creates a dense scan pattern. Return light is retrodirectively collected and by a collection element such as a collection lens onto a detector. A beam redirector such as a cone-shaped device having openings on both ends and a reflecting internal surface is disposed between the collection lens and the detector to redirect off-axis spot onto the detector. The system and method is applicable to both single and multiple beam systems and single and multiple window scanners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data input device suitable for inputting data to electronic processing means. The data input device is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and may be reconfigured into two operational configurations. In a first flexible configuration the device may be bent or flexed about a first axis, and in a second rigid configuration the data input device is substantially rigid such that bending or flexing of the device about the first axis is inhibited.

Abstract: An encoded sheet material includes a sheet of material having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface and an edge extending between the first surface and the second surface and peripherally about the sheet of material, the edge having indicia arranged thereon to form a code uniquely identifying the sheet of material. A system for managing an encoded sheet of material, includes a code reader operative in conjunction with the encoded sheet of material for reading the code, a sheet processing apparatus for reading information from and/or writing information to at least one of the first and second surfaces, and a processor in communication with the code reader device and the sheet processing apparatus for associating the information with the read code.

Abstract: A memory card fitted with contacts contains a memory and its access circuits. The memory access circuits are modified to allow recording or reading the memory via electric signals supplied by a terminal according to an asynchronous-type communication protocol with integrity check of the codes transmitted. The signals received on the contacts are analysed by an analysis circuit, then switched to address and data registers by a switch circuit. The analysis circuit and a control circuit transmit messages and codes to the terminal via a transmission circuit.

Abstract: An IC card 10A has a mica capacitor 5, an antenna coil 2 and an IC chip 3 formed on an insulating substrate 1, where the mica capacitor is composed of a mica film 6 and electrodes 7a and 7b formed on both sides of the mica film 6. terminal of the electrode 7b on one side of the mica capacitor 5 is formed on the other side of the mica capacitor 5, and this terminal and a terminal of the electrode 7a on the other side are connected on the insulating substrate 1 with the use of an anisotropic conductive adhesive 4. Thus, an IC card can be manufactured at low cost, in which the resonance frequency is stabilized and the antenna characteristics are improved.

Abstract: An IC card capable of preventing the occurrence of an abnormal state of coupling and thereby preventing malfunction of IC is provided. The IC card is provided with a coupling detecting means for detecting a contact coupling and a non-contact coupling and is also provided with a communication cut-off means which, when there are supplied electric power and a signal for inducing the other coupling during communication by one coupling, cuts off communication so that communication is performed by neither of the couplings.

Abstract: A thermostatic valve contains a hollow cylindrical valve element, each of whose two ends form an inlet port for hot or cold water. The mixed water formed by mixing hot and cold water strikes a temperature sensor which, as a function of the temperature, displaces the valve element to a greater or lesser extent. Within the valve element is located a mixing device, which divides the inflowing hot water into several flows, namely two radially directed flows and an axial flow flowing round the end of a sleeve. The radial parts of the hot water flow are encountered by an axial cold water flow. This leads to a particularly intimate mixing of hot and cold water before the temperature sensor is reached.

Abstract: An Electrically operated valve controls the flow of irrigation water. A clock or computer controls the time of day and a programmed watering schedule. The clock signal is serially connected through differential relative humidity (RH) and temperature sensitive circuits. These circuits sense the difference between the surrounding RH and above ground temperature and set points derived from meterological “Normals, Means and Extremes” weather data. When the difference between the set point readings and the surrounding RH or temperature becomes zero and beyond, solenoid activation is prevented during and sometimes before inappropriate weather and evapotranspiration conditions; such as rain, snow or freeze.

Abstract: Droplets are formed from a liquid by supplying liquid to a feeding rotor and rotating the feeding rotor about an axis to discharge the liquid generally radially outwardly by centrifugal force. A distributor disposed radially outside of the feeding rotor is rotated relative to the feeding rotor about the axis to receive liquid discharged from the feeding rotor. A slinger disposed radially outside of the distributor is rotated relative to the distributor about the axis to receive liquid discharged from the distributor by centrifugal force. The slinger slings that received liquid is slung outwardly in the form of droplets from cusps distributed circumferentially around an outer periphery of the slinger.

Abstract: A straw with a mouthpiece includes a straw main body having openings at both ends thereof and a mouthpiece integrally connected with a tip portion of the straw main body. The tip portion of the straw main body is provided with at least one engaging aperture penetrating a peripheral wall constituting the straw main body, and the mouthpiece is provided with at least one engaging protrusion inwardly protruded from an inner peripheral surface thereof. The engaging protrusion is engaged with the engaging aperture, whereby the mouthpiece is integrally connected with the straw main body so as not to be detached therefrom.

Abstract: A fuel injector, in particular an injector for fuel injection systems in internal combustion engines, has a piezoelectric or magnetostrictive actuator. The actuator operates a valve closing body by means of a valve needle, working together with a valve seat face to from a sealing seat. A fuel line leads from a fuel inlet connection to the sealing seat. A fuel line leads from a fuel inlet connection to the sealing seat. The actuator is tubular and surrounds at least some sections of the fuel line.

Abstract: A dispenser head (10) for a fluid dispenser device, said head (10) comprising an expulsion channel (11) terminating in a dispensing orifice (12), an insert (20) being placed in said expulsion channel (11), the downstream end (21) of said insert (20) in the flow direction of the fluid co-operating with the downstream end portion of said expulsion channel (11) to define a spraying profile (13, 14), the head being characterized in that said downstream end (21) of said insert (20) and said downstream end portion of said expulsion channel (11) are both frustoconical, forming a frustoconical spraying profile (13, 14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint spray gun with a paint nozzle placed on a gun body, an air nozzle placed around the paint nozzle, a compressed air valve placed within a piston borehole in the gun body, a compressed air borehole running through a handgrip of the gun body to the piston borehole, and a pressure-sensing and pressure display device placed in the hand grip. For sensing and displaying the spray pressure, a tube is placed in the compressed air borehole at a distance from its inner wall. The tube forms, in the interior, a channel for the compressed air supply to a part of the piston borehole placed upstream of the compressed-air valve, and borders an intermediate space between its exterior and the inner wall of the compressed air borehole.

Abstract: A lawn sprinkler nozzle includes a nozzle head, a hollow connection pipe, and a hollow handle. The connection pipe is connected between the nozzle head and the handle. The handle is provided at one end with a flow control structure which is formed of a cylindrical body, a ball valve, and a control knob. The cylindrical body is detachably fastened to the connection pipe. The ball valve is rotatably disposed in the interior of the cylindrical body such that the ball valve is actuated by the control knob to turn so as to control the flow of water from the handle to the nozzle head.

Abstract: A liquid injection nozzle including a substantially planar substrate having first and second opposed surfaces. A communicating portion, which has an inner circumferential surface, extends through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface of the substrate. The inner circumferential surface is tapered from the first surface toward the second surface such that a lateral dimension of the inner circumferential surface is narrowest at a tip portion. A projected part extends from the second surface of the substrate and defines the tip portion which terminates the communicating portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the comminution of bulk materials comprising synthetic polymers which do not have an elastomeric behavior by mechanical, thermal or electromagnetic loading of the bulk materials, which comprises treating the bulk materials, before and/or during the loading, with oxidants which have a redox potential of greater than 1.5 V or subjecting them to corona, UV or plasma treatment without complete oxidation of the synthetic polymer taking place.

Abstract: The data destruction machine is a desk-top, portable unit with a short (under 10 second) cycle time, pluggable into a wall outlet. Upon insertion of a disk (such as a CD or split DVD) into the machine, which is fully automatic, data is removed. The machine converts the data-storage layer into residue consistent with security destruction standards from which no data is retrievable. A single machine may be used for declassifying CDs and split DVDs. Splitting DVDs in preparation for inserting them into the data destruction machine may be accomplished quickly and simply.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical rotor mill, especially to an impact pulverizer or to a hammer mill for grinding granular material using impact tools (8). Said tools are fixed to a rotating, vertically arranged rotor (7) which is enclosed by a screen (9). The grinding chamber (19) is in turn enclosed by a conic housing (6). The aim of the invention is to simplify access to the screen (9) and to the impact tools (8), and to improve the operating characteristics. To this end, the cone (6) can be lowered together with the screen (9).

Abstract: A chopper for chopping up food has an upper portion and a push rod, displaceable therein, with an actuation head and a blade. A lower portion is connected to the upper portion, and a chopped material cup serves to receive the chopped material. Inserted in the upper portion and on the top surface of the actuation head are parts made of a material which is softer than the material of the upper portion or respectively of the actuation head. Thanks to the soft parts inserted in the upper portion, the chopper can be securely held by hand. The soft part inserted on the actuation head damps the blows exerted by hand for chopping.

Abstract: A pipeline beads mill has a dispersion chamber, a first feeding port for feeding a material to be treated into the dispersion chamber, a second feeding port for feeding a dispersion media into the dispersion chamber, a tubular outer stator disposed in the dispersion chamber, and a tubular inner stator disposed in the outer stator in spaced-apart relation thereto to form a treatment gap therebetween for receiving the dispersion media and the material to be treated. The inner stator has an outflow port in communication with the treatment gap. A tubular rotor is disposed in the dispersion chamber and partitions the treatment gap into an outer gap portion and an inner gap portion. A rotationally driven shaft rotates the rotor to displace the dispersion media so as to disperse the material to be treated. The rotor has a circulation port for permitting circulation of dispersion media between the outer gap portion and the inner gap portion of the treatment gap during rotation of the drive rotor.

Abstract: The combination of a bobbin assembly and a support for the bobbin assembly. The bobbin assembly has a core around which a supply of thread can be wrapped and having a rotational axis, a first flange having first and second oppositely facing surfaces with the first surface bounding a storage space for thread wrapped around the core, and a magnetic element. The support has a third surface with a first metal material facing the second surface with the bobbin assembly operatively connected to the support and sufficiently close to the magnetic element so that a magnetic field is generated between the magnetic element and first metal material that tends to resists movement of the bobbin assembly relative to the support around the rotational axis of the core.

Abstract: A hand held fishing reel with an outer reel assembly with a wound line that is releasable when the reel's plane is turned substantially perpendicular to the line and it is locked when its plane is aligned with the line. A ratchet mechanism permits a user to take in the line, when the plane of the reel is aligned with the line. An internal cylinder is rotatably mounted in the central space with an ergonometric grip and ratchet for cooperatively receiving a mating body to releasably holding the reel in place. The hand held fishing reel is releasably mounted to a fixed structure to free a user's hand.

Abstract: A loading mechanism is for use in a tape drive having a supply reel motor for driving a supply reel in a tape cartridge and a chassis supporting the supply reel motor fixed thereto. For engaging a rotor of the supply reel motor with the supply reel, the loading mechanism is provided a drive gear which is arranged coaxially with the rotor and movable in an axial direction. When the drive gear is moved towards one direction in the axial direction, the drive gear is engaged with a drive hub fixed to the rotor and with the supply reel in a rotating direction. The drive gear is urged by a spring towards the one direction in the axial direction. For controlling the movement of the drive gear in the axial direction, a control mechanism has a ring cum, a cylindrical member, and a drive ring. The ring cam is arranged coaxially with the rotor to be rotatable and has a plurality of cam grooves, N in number, formed on its peripheral surface.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor includes a mechanism cover and a spring cover which are assembled through a spool and mounted in a frame. The spool has a two-stepped tooth formation which enables operation of a vehicle sensing element without separate rachet parts.

Abstract: A multiple output reel module includes a reel wheel supporting a plurality of spindles. Mounted to each spindle is a reel. The reel wheel is rotatable to position one of the spindle and reel combinations in a loading position in which output media from a nearby machine is interconnected to the reel. The spindle and reel are rotated to load the reel with output media. A CPU monitors the status of the reel, and stops the loading when the reel is full. The CPU then rotates the reel wheel to position a second spindle and reel combination in the loading position. The output media is automatically positioned over a portion of the second reel, and the output media is automatically interconnected to the second reel with an over-center finger assembly. Then the output media between the two reels is cut and the second reel is loaded with output media.

Abstract: In the method in reeling of a paper or paperboard web, a web (W) is guided by means of a reeling cylinder (1) onto a reel (R) to be formed around a reeling axle (2). There are at least two reeling cylinders (1), both of which are used to reel in turn the web (W) onto the corresponding reel. The reels (R) are formed in turn in reeling stations located on opposite sides of the pair of reeling cylinders (1). The web (W) travels between the reeling cylinders (1) to either reeling cylinder (1) and the corresponding reel (R).

Abstract: The structure disclosed aims to provide a band plate winding system capable of high speed winding at a low cost. The band plate winding system comprises a carrousel type winder having a plurality of individually driven mandrels on a circular support frame provided so as to be rotationally drivable in a vertical plane, and a roll type wrapping device for supporting a plurality of unit rolls each provided so as to be moveable forward and backward between a position surrounding the mandrel located at a winding start position of the winder and a retreat position.

Abstract: A rescue vehicle having a compartment for receiving a movable stretcher having two mushroom-shaped pins located at a front end and a rear end respectively of the stretcher. The compartment has a lateral opening for passage of the stretcher, and which is narrower than the length of the stretcher; a click-on lock unit located at one end of the compartment, such end facing the lateral opening, and for locking a first of the two pins; and a guide unit, which is set back with respect to the lateral opening, is coplanar with the lock unit, and on which a second of the two pins slides during insertion.

Abstract: An under floor housing system for a plurality of passenger seat electronic units within an aircraft, the aircraft including a passenger cabin with a floor supporting a plurality of passenger seats, the passenger cabin having an air circulation system; the individual passenger seat electronic units each being connected to a master control and communicating via at least one conduit to a passenger interface accessible from an associated passenger seat, the units and interface capable of providing passenger services selected from the group consisting of: audio entertainment; video entertainment; telephone; intercom; television; video games; internet; email; and electrical power supply, the under floor housing system comprising: at least one housing recessed beneath the floor surface adjacent the passenger seats, each housing having: a removable top cover; side walls; and a bottom wall defining an interior compartment; and air cooling means, for cooling each electronic unit within the interior compartment of each

Abstract: A crashworthy aircraft seat for protecting a passenger during a crash of the aircraft includes a support structure coupled to the aircraft, a seat assembly slidingly associated with the support structure, guide means coupled to the support structure for guiding upright members of the seat assembly as the seat assembly slides relative to the support structure, and means for variably attenuating kinetic energy as the seat assembly and the passenger move downward relative to the support structure from an initial static start position to an end position during the crash.

Abstract: An air inlet cowl for a jet engine, particularly an aeroengine, includes a leading edge deicer, a hollow leading edge defining an internal peripheral chamber, closed by a first internal partition, and an exhaust orifice, in the leading edge, connecting the internal chamber with the outside. The cowl further includes a pressurized hot air feedpipe for being connected, at its rear end away from the leading edge and passing through a second internal partition, to a pressurized hot air circuit and, at its front end toward the leading edge, to an injector of pressurized hot air into the internal chamber, a protective internal casing functioning with the first and second internal partitions to define an isolation volume enclosing the feedpipe, and an air extraction opening, in the first partition, to place the isolation volume in communication with the internal peripheral chamber.

Abstract: 1. An inerting system for a vented controlled atmosphere container, for inerting a flammable gas comprising a flammable vapor and oxygen, comprising: (i) a container; (ii) an outlet in the container for the flammable gas; (iii) a compressor, in fluid communication with the outlet, which compresses the flammable gas from the container; (iv) a separator, in fluid communication with the compressor, for removing oxygen from the flammable gas to produce an oxygen-depleted flammable gas; (v) an inlet in the container, which is in fluid communication with the separator; through which the oxygen-depleted flammable gas is fed into the container.

Abstract: Various ways of integrating pulsed plasma thrusters with a spacecraft. In one embodiment, pulsed plasma thrusters are mounted on inflatable struts/booms. In another embodiment, pulsed plasma thrusters are mounted within a recess formed on an exterior surface of the spacecraft body.

Abstract: A modular sensor apparatus for detecting the location of a movable track point includes a primary sensor and a secondary sensor disposed on a sensor mount that is movable with respect to a frame that is mounted on a switch machine. The secondary sensor is offset from the primary sensor in order to permit the secondary sensor to detect the need for imminent readjustment of the track point prior to the time at which the track point becomes maladjusted and in need of immediate readjustment. The sensor mount is threadably adjustable with respect to the frame, whereby once the primary sensor has detected the position of the movable track point when it is disposed against a fixed stock rail, the sensor mount can be moved a fixed threshold distance by rotating a thumbwheel a fixed number of turns.

Abstract: A curved telescoping trough assembly and method of assembly. The assembly includes first and second trough members. Each trough member includes two upstanding sidewalls extending from a base defining a generally U-shaped trough having an open top and a trough interior for receiving at least one telecommunications cable defining a cable pathway. The sidewalls or the base of the trough members may be curved to create a curved cable pathway. The first trough member having an end which slidably receives an end of the second trough member and a portion of the second trough member so that the trough members create a combined angled cable pathway. The size of the portion of the second trough member received by the first trough member is variable so that the trough assembly may be selectively set at a third angle from a range of angles.

Abstract: A fastener (1) comprises a base portion (6) a pipe holding portion (7) connected integrally with the base portion, a stud engagement portion (10) provided at the base portion and adapted to engage with a stud standing on a car body panel, and a support portion (14) for supporting the stud engagement portion (10).

Abstract: A plastic bag and dispenser combination having a self-opening feature is described. The bag includes front and rear walls with tabs, first and second side edges, front and rear top edges, an openable mouth and sealed bottom edge. The dispenser has an upward pointing hanging means which fits through an opening in the tabs, and a positioning bar fixed horizontally at a first predetermined distance from the hanging means. When bags are suspended from the hanging means at the tabs and located over the positioning bar, they are ready for individual dispensing. The combination is also applied to T-shirt style bags. In a variant of the invention, bags are removably attached at the rear panel of a first bag to the front panel of a second bag. When the first bag is pulled from the dispenser, the rear panel pulls the front panel of the second bag forward, opening it.