Abstract: In an outboard motor shift control system to change the shift position by controlling the supply of current to an electric shift motor for driving a shift mechanism, a detent mechanism is equipped for constraining the operation of the shift mechanism and holding the shift position once the shift position has been established, and the supply of current to the shift motor is discontinued upon detection that the shift position has been established. This configuration makes it possible to minimize the power consumption of the shift motor and ensure secure holding of the established shift position.

Abstract: An infant personal flotation device (PFD) that comprises a torso float, a head float and a harness. The torso float is wider at the leg region than at the neck region and includes a non-conforming and planar buoyant material. The torso float is wider than the torso of an infant, such that an infant falling in water will automatically assume a supinating position regardless of the position the infant had when he entered the water.

Abstract: A glass substrate including raised glass elements placed over part of an area of the glass substrate, wherein the glass elements are intrinsically incorporated into the glass substrate. Advantageously, the glass substrate is used in a plasma screen for which the front face includes a first electrode array and the rear face, which includes the glass substrate, includes a second electrode array approximately perpendicular to the first array and placed on the external face of the glass substrate, opposite the space lying between the glass elements, while phosphors occupy, surfacewise, the space lying between the glass elements.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electron emission element, including forming common wire electrodes (signal lines) (4a, 4b) on a substrate (1) and forming electron emission units including fibrous material assemblies (6a, 6b) on the common wire electrodes (4a, 4b), respectively, for preventing abnormal discharge caused by an antistatic film (7) with no deterioration in characteristics of the electron emission element. The electrode forming is followed by forming resist patterns (40a, 40b) covering at least part of the common wire electrodes (4a, 4b) before the antistatic film is formed. Thereafter the resist patterns (40a, 40b) on the common wire electrodes (4a, 4b) are removed together with the antistatic film (7) before the electron emission unit is formed, so that the electron emission units made of the fibrous material assemblies (6a, 6b) are formed on the common wire electrodes (4a, 4b) from which the resist patterns (40a, 40b) have been removed.

Abstract: A yo-yo with an axle having two side-by-side bearings constituting a double bearing that enhances yo-yo performance characteristics by improving balance and reducing unwanted effects such as wobble, tilting, twisting, vibration, and string friction. Each bearing having an outer ring, an inner ring, and an array of balls trapped in tracks between the two rings. The outer rings of the bearings may be beveled to form a groove to enhance stability and centering of a string. Alternatively, the bearings may be covered with a bridge that has a straight outer surface or has an outer surface with a groove that could take several shapes. The bridge may have an internal ridge that acts as a centering mechanism for the bearing and bridge assembly. The inner and outer rings of the bearings may be independent or shared, and the rings of one bearing may overlap the rings of the other bearing. The inner rings of the bearings may be extended outward to provide spacing between bearing parts and yo-yo side walls.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for milling a desired pocket in a solid workpiece uses an abrasive fluid-jet by moving and suitably orienting the abrasive fluid-jet relative to the workpiece. The method includes defining a path of the abrasive fluid-jet necessary to mill a desired pocket in the solid workpiece. The path is defined by a number of parameters. The parameters include a translation velocity, a fluid pressure, and an abrasive fluid-jet position and orientation relative to the workpiece. Generating a command set is according to the defined path and is configured to drive a computer numerical control manipulator system.

Abstract: A slurry supply unit for a CMP apparatus is disclosed. The slurry supply unit includes a slurry flow sensor in a slurry injection pipe to measure the flow of the injected slurry, an auxiliary pump engaged with a slurry distribution line to discharge the slurry at a predetermined flow, and a slurry flow control section regulating the flow of the discharged slurry by controlling the auxiliary pump if the flow of the slurry as measured by the slurry flow sensor deviates from a preset reference. Here, the slurry supply unit may be used in a CMP apparatus including a slurry supply tank; a slurry circulation line connected to the slurry supply tank; a main pump circulating the slurry in the slurry circulation line; a CMP unit; and a slurry distribution line from the slurry circulation line to the slurry injection pipe of the CMP unit. If a planarization process of a semiconductor wafer is performed using the slurry supply unit, the amount of the slurry supplied to the apparatus can be controlled more precisely.

Abstract: A substrate holding mechanism, a substrate polishing apparatus and a substrate polishing method have functions capable of minimizing an amount of heat generated during polishing of a substrate to be polished and of effectively cooling a substrate holding part of the substrate holding mechanism, and also capable of effectively preventing a polishing solution and polishing dust from adhering to an outer peripheral portion of the substrate holding part and drying thereon. The substrate holding mechanism has a mounting flange, a support member 6 and a retainer ring. A substrate to be polished is held on a lower side of the support member surrounded by the retainer ring, and the substrate is pressed against a polishing surface of a polishing table. The mounting flange is provided with a flow passage contiguous with at least the retainer ring. A temperature-controlled gas is supplied through the flow passage to cool the mounting flange, the support member and the retainer ring.

Abstract: A slider body characterized by rounded corners and edges and smooth surfaces, formed by polishing with a polymeric fiber and a free abrasive slurry of submicron particles.

Abstract: A cutting disk adapted to be mounted with a rotating shaft to form the cutting head of a cutting machine. The disk includes a plurality of plates each of generally oval shape which mount a diamond cutting element along a major radius thereof. Each disk includes a slot with an L-shaped support formed along a corner formed by a slot wall and the periphery of the disk. The generally rectangular shaped diamond cutting element is secured in the slot with first and second edges thereof exposed. The plurality of disks are arranged along the rotating shaft with the cavities forming a continuous helical groove about the cutting head. This arrangement provides that the diamond cutting elements are sequentially brought into contact with the work surface for only a short period and then separated therefrom, thereby allowing the diamond cutting elements to cool between engagements.

Abstract: A sanding block comprising slideably interrelated parts for accommodating an endless sanding belt and having a dual action means for selectively moving the parts into bearing relation with the sanding belt for maintaining tension thereon or moving the parts out of such bearing relation with the sanding belt for facilitating removal or adjustment of the sanding belt relative to the sanding block, while also providing the sanding block with a novel convexly curved surface for improved tool versatility.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a multi-hand card game. The game allows the simultaneous play of multiple card hands. The multiple card hands are created from a first card hand—typically including the draw and random selection of additional cards in an attempt to improve the first card hand. All additional card hands are a variant of this first card hand (or each immediately preceding card hand). Specifically, each subsequent card hand is generated as a function of the rank of the immediately preceding card hand (or the first card hand). The generation of the subsequent card hands may be based on each card held in the first card hand. Alternately, the generation of cards for each subsequent card hand may be restrictively applied only to the hold cards from the first card hand with sufficient additional cards randomly selected to complete each of the subsequent card hands.

Abstract: A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game.

Abstract: A server facilitates a raffle within a single jurisdiction, wherein the server communicates with clients via a network. The server includes a memory storing an operating system, an instruction set, agent data, sponsor data and Web site data. A processor runs the instruction set and communicates with the memory and the network. The processor is operative to present rules associated with the raffle to entrants, receive acceptance of the rules by entrants, and accept an order for the raffle from entrants. The processor is also operative to associate an entrant agent with each entrant, issue tickets for the raffle to the entrant agent, determine a winner of the raffle and notify the winner to collect a prize associated with the raffle. Preferably, the prize is a high intangible value item.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a customer tracking and recognition program that encompasses customers' gaming and non-gaming activity alike at a plurality of affiliated casino properties. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties.

Abstract: A disclosed cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse includes a network interface allowing the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse to communicate with a number of gaming properties and a processor configured to enable the validation of cashless instruments at a gaming property different from where the cashless instrument was generated. Methods are provided at the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse and at the gaming properties that enable cashless instrument transactions across multiple gaming properties including multi-site promotions.

Abstract: A method for playing a gaming device where selected bets enable various bonuses. In the preferred embodiment 5 different bonuses are offered depending on credit per line bets, and said bonuses may occur in combination.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a plurality of linked gaming machines and a controller coupled to the gaming machines. The gaming machines are used for playing one or more wagering games having a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome. Each gaming machine includes at least one wager-input device for receiving a first type of wager, which allows the player to play the wagering game, and the second type of wager, which allows the player to be eligible for a progressive jackpot. The controller determines a first cumulative value of the first type of wagers, a second cumulative value of the second type of wagers, and a distributable wager pool that is derived from a portion of the first cumulative value and a portion of the second cumulative value. The distributable wager pool can fund the progressive jackpot.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the game, a matrix of symbols is displayed on a display screen. The matrix may be a 3×3 array of symbols or any other configuration. Each symbol has a selectable direction indicator that points to another symbol or out of the matrix. The direction indicators are randomly selected. An award is based on paths created by the direction indicators. The award may be determined by the path from an entrance into the matrix to an exit out of the matrix, or the award may be based on the patterns formed by the paths. The game may be a main game or a bonus game and can be displayed on a display screen or by motor-driven reels.

Abstract: A coupling joint structure for a boat where the output of an engine can be securely transmitted to a propeller shaft and centrifugal force can be reduced. The structure includes a first coupler on the driving side to an output shaft, a second coupler on the driven side to a propeller shaft, and a damper member interposed between the second coupler on the driven side and the first coupler on the driving side. The first coupler on the driving side and the second coupler on the driven side each include pawl pieces. In a first curved part of each of the pawl pieces on the driving side, the base (wall thickness t1) is made thicker than the end (wall thickness t2). In a second curved part of each of the pawl pieces on the driven side, the base (wall thickness t1) is made thicker than the end (wall thickness t2).

Abstract: An ATV drive shaft which can be produced at low costs is provided. In a drive shaft installed in an uneven terrain traversing, mounted type vehicle and adapted to transmit drive power to wheels through constant velocity joints J1 and J2 on the inboard and outboard sides, a double offset type constant velocity joint J2 is used on the inboard side and an undercut free type constant velocity joint J1 is used on the outboard side, and the track clearances of the constant velocity joints J1 and J2 are in the range of 20 ?m-200 ?m.

Abstract: A torque transfer device, such as a transfer case for a motor vehicle, having a constant velocity joint integrated therewith is disclosed. In one embodiment, the constant velocity joint includes an outer race rotatably mounted within the torque transfer device and an inner race positioned within the outer race and operatively connected to the outer race by one or more torque transmitting balls. The torque transfer device further includes a drive mechanism that is connected to the outer race of the constant velocity joint, wherein the drive mechanism transfers torque received from an input shaft to the outer race of the constant velocity joint such that the outer race drives the inner race. The torque transfer device further includes an output shaft that is rotatably connected to the inner race.

Abstract: A torque tube assembly includes a hollow composite member and an end fitting. The composite member has at least one end portion divided into a forward section and an aft section. The forward section is disposed adjacent a free end of the composite member. Each one of the forward and aft sections has at least one lobe extending radially outwardly along a lobe axis. The lobe axis of the forward section is preferably angularly offset from the lobe axis of the aft section. The end fitting is formed complementary to the composite member and is at least partially enclosed by the forward and aft sections.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a support member, a moveable member supported by the support member, a user support mechanically associated with the moveable member, and a sound producing mechanism that produces sound as a result of movement of the moveable member between a first position and a second position caused by the user's application of force to the urge the moveable member between the first position and second position. The applications include a play apparatus, wherein the user interacts with the moveable member with the result that the moveable member changes position and a selected sound is thereby produced.

Abstract: A swing ride includes a plastic seat portion, a first plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a first end of the seat portion, and a second plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a second end of the seat portion. The swing ride in a disassembled state is configured to be received in a container having a volume of less than 5,760 cubic inches.

Abstract: A putter with a distance measurement mechanism comprises a shaft, a head disposed on an end of the shaft, and a grip disposed on an opposite end of the shaft, wherein the grip comprises a through-hole is formed on an end of the grip, and an indication member having a scale extending from the through-hole toward the shaft. The scale may comprise marks indicating at least one of a distance to a cup and a recommended backswing amount. The player looks at a cup on a green as the player holds the putter, positioning an end of the grip at eye's level, the player reads off the scale of the grip to estimate the distance to the cup and the recommended backswing amount.

Abstract: A golf putter with a new and useful head configuration is provided. The putter head is designed to facilitate a golfer's ability to effectively contact and project a golf ball along a desired path on a putting surface. The head is designed to enable a golfer to effectively align the putter head with a golf ball as the golf ball is addressed, and easily and effectively swing the putter, to propel the golf ball along a desired path on the putting surface.

Abstract: A golf club head (42) having a substantially square or rectangular body is disclosed herein. The golf club head (42) preferably has a volume ranging from 420 cubic centimeters to 470 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (42) preferably has a moment of inertia about the Izz axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 4000 grams-centimeters squared, and a moment of inertia about the Ixx axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 3000 grams-centimeters squared.

Abstract: A wood-type golf club head is described that includes a body including one or more walls defining an interior cavity and multiple weight ports formed in the body. At least one weight is configured to be retained at least partially within at least one of the weight ports. One or more fins or ribs are secured to each of the weight ports and to another structural member of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club head having a high moment of inertia is disclosed herein. The golf club head preferably has a volume ranging from 450 cubic centimeters to 475 cubic centimeters, a mass ranging from 180 grams to 225 grams, and a length ranging from 4.0 inches to 5.0 inches. The golf club head preferably has a moment of inertia, Iyy, about the center of gravity of the golf club head ranging from 2000 grams-centimeters squared to 4000 grams-centimeters squared. Preferably, a middle section of the golf club head has less than 20% of the mass of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.

Abstract: A tennis training apparatus and method of use thereof, for improving a forehand and/or backhand of a tennis player. The apparatus includes a wristband, an “L”-shaped bracket attached to the racket, and an inflexible strap linking the L-shaped bracket to the wristband. When the strap is tightened, it causes the wrist to bend backwards in extension at an approximately ninety degree angle to the forearm. A second component of the training aid is a restraining plate in the form of a torso attachment worn by the player, wherein the torso attachment retains alignment of the player's hand, hips and shoulders; thereby, forcing the player to rotate his hips to perform a stroke. The torso attachment may be subsequently employed or removed during two-handed backhand strokes. The tennis training apparatus significantly improves the power and control of strokes, and also reduces and/or prevents the risk of developing tennis elbow.

Abstract: A basketball backboard may include one or more weights disposed proximate the perimeter of the backboard in order to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard. In particular, a first weight may be positioned proximate a first side of the backboard and a second weight may be positioned proximate a second side of the backboard in order to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard. Advantageously, the weights may be positioned internally within the backboard or the weights may be positioned externally to the backboard. In addition, the weights may be selectively or permanently attached to the backboard, and the weights may also be sized and configured to increase the rigidity of the basketball backboard.

Abstract: Assembling a multi-component baseball bat includes disposing a rigid sleeve coaxially over a portion of an elongate composite handle. The rigid sleeve encircles a second end of the handle and extends toward a first end of the handle. A ring is positioned near a second end of a bat barrel. A first end of the bat barrel is inserted into the second end of the handle; the first end of the bat barrel being secured within the second end of the handle. An illustrative bat includes an elongate composite handle and an elongate barrel, each having opposite first and second ends. The first end of the barrel is disposed within the second end of handle. A mechanism secures the first end of the barrel within the second end of the handle. A rigid sleeve encircles the second end of the handle, extending towards the first end thereof.

Abstract: The invention is an improved belt tensioner for a belt drive system having a belt tensioner, a first belt tensioner pulley, a crankshaft pulley, an accessory pulley, and a power transmission belt trained about the first belt tensioner, crankshaft, and accessory pulleys. The belt tensioner is of the type that includes an attachment point adapted to be affixed to a stationary point relative to a cylinder block of an engine, a track, and a first carrier mounted in sliding relation with the track with two degrees freedom of movement. The first belt tensioner pulley is rotatably mounted upon the first carrier for engaging the power transmission belt. A resilient member biases the first carrier in longitudinal relation to the track. The improvement comprises the tensioner including a second carrier mounted in sliding relation with the track with two degrees freedom of movement. A second belt tensioner pulley is rotatably mounted upon the second carrier for engaging the power transmission belt.

Abstract: A hollow cylindrical pulley body 5 is carried rotatably by a hollow cylindrical shaft member 11. A support rod 8 is inserted in the shaft member 11 to support the shaft member 11 for rocking motion about a pivot axis C2 orthogonal to the shaft member 11. The pivot axis C2 is inclined backward in the direction of belt travel with respect to the direction of load on the shaft member 11. With this configuration, when the drive belt 3 deviates to one side, the pulley body 5 is immediately angularly moved so that it is inclined with a level difference with respect to the direction of load on the shaft member 11 and is positioned obliquely relative to the drive belt 3, thereby producing a force of returning the drive belt 3 to its normal position.

Abstract: A low friction roller chain, bushing chain or silent chain is composed of links in which at least some of the link plates have convex and/or grooved edge surfaces adapted to slide on the surface of a chain guide.

Abstract: A light source apparatus for an electronic endoscope includes a light source; a rotary shutter including a pair of coaxial aperture controlling rotary plates, which are selectively rotatable relative to and together with each other and each includes light interception portions and opening portions, wherein a combined opening angle of the opening portions is varied by a relative rotation of the aperture controlling rotary plates, and the amount of emitted light is controlled by varying the combined opening angle, and the controlled amount of the light is emitted through the rotary shutter by integral rotation of the aperture controlling rotary plates; and a mechanical stop device, positioned between the aperture controlling rotary plates, for limiting the range of relative rotation angle between the aperture controlling rotary plates from a maximum opening angle to a minimum opening angle.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

Abstract: At the time of a failure in the second group of engagement devices, the manner of input of oil pressures to a fail-safe valve group is changed via a priority degree switching valve on the basis of the state of engagement of engagement devices of the first group in such a manner that the predetermined degrees of priority for the supply of one of oil pressures PC4, PB1 output from linear solenoid valves SL4, SL5 to a corresponding one of a clutch C4 and a brake B1 via the fail-safe valve group are changed so as to avoid an event that the fail-safe gear stage established in order to prevent the occurrence of interlock of the automatic transmission involves a downshift of two or more stages from the speed change stage maintained immediately prior to the occurrence of the failure. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an uncomfortable behavior of the vehicle caused by the shift to the fail-safe gear stage.

Abstract: A differential gear system with a three-step control mechanism uses the axial motion of a single member to achieve three functions of ON, OFF and LOCK. The differential gear system has a locking mechanism installed in the planetary gear carrier between two planetary gears thereof. Extra space for the locking mechanism is not necessary. It can be applied to differential gear systems with spiral bevel gears and with regular gears. The locking mechanism can be mounted between two planetary gears of the planetary gear carrier or on the shaft of the planetary gear corresponding to the other planetary gear connected with the clutch sleeve. Accordingly, the differential gear system with a three-step control mechanism comprises a left shaft, a right shaft and a planetary gear carrier between the left shaft and the right shaft. The left shaft and the right shaft are respectively one-piece axles provided with end connecting sections.

Abstract: A ring gear is an annular gear having an annular base portion with a predetermined constant width, and the annular base portion is provided with a gear on an entire periphery thereof. The base portion includes a first wall thickness portion having a first wall thickness, and a second wall thickness portion having a second wall thickness thicker than the first wall thickness.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for the prevention of the rollback of a vehicle with a vehicle braking system (18), wherein a braking system (18) comprises a vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20); a device (28, 34, 36) which are enabled to recognize a forward movement of the vehicle, and a brake control apparatus (16), which is connected to the vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20) and the device (28). There is generated in the control apparatus (16) a signal which, upon a standstill of the vehicle, activates a brake and sensor combination (8, 28) which acts upon a transmission (2) of the vehicle, the brake and the sensor combination (8, 28) being supplementary to the brakes of the vehicle brake system (18) and, upon a recognition of a forward motion of the vehicle, the braking fluid pressure in the vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20) is reduced and thus the brake and the sensor combination (8, 28) acting upon the transmission is released.

Abstract: A known device for increasing the functional reliability for a hydraulic circuit of a hydraulic clutch having a pressure reservoir (25) and a release cylinder (5) which comprises a primary piston (14) and a secondary piston (16). A compensation volume is developed in the sense that when the vehicle is at a standstill and the parking brake released, an unintentional release of the clutch is prevented. A pressure-monitoring/pressure-supply device (28) is used for determining a reference operating pressure and establishes a static pressure which, in case of any system error, only allows displacement of the secondary piston (16) such that the contact pressure of the clutch discs, against one another, is still sufficient to maintain the vehicle at a standstill.

Abstract: A climbing wall assembly having wall panels to form free-standing, wall-mounted or a combination climbing wall assembly. The climbing wall assembly further has novel handhold structures constructed to be used with removable elements to form a challenge course.

Abstract: A new and unique highly adjustable stationary exercise bicycle is presented incorporating a number of features specifically designed for youthful stationary bicycle users. The improvements over the prior art include infinitely adjustable vertical and horizontal seat heights and handlebar heights which are secured in their positions by a quick release lever rather than the standard pop pins. Also included is a lubrication port that allows the surface between the friction member and the working wheel to be lubricated. An emergency brake for the working wheel as well as a quick way to disengage the working wheel from the pedals is provided. Special pedal cage brackets are placed around each pedal so that the youth's use of such an exercise bicycle is made much more safely. All of the above elements combine to make this stationary exercise bicycle safe for use by children or adolescents.

Abstract: An exercise machine which includes support structure which is pivotally movable about a main axis and first and second substantially co-planar footpads which are mounted to the support structure and which are movable relatively to the support structure.

Abstract: In a machine tool arrangement comprising a machine tool component including a mounting structure for a work piece to be machined by a suitable metal cutting tool, a housing enclosing the machine tool component, a horizontal support beam is disposed above the housing and carries handling equipment for supplying work pieces from an adjacent loading area to the machine component for machining and returning the finished work pieces to the storage structure and an intermediate storage structure is disposed near the machine tool component for temporarily storing unfinished work pieces to be machined and finished work pieces after being machined.

Abstract: A machine tool is provided with at least one tool spindle which is travelling in a work space (11) and on which a tool receptacle for clamping tools is provided. The machine tool also contains a magazine for tools which can be introduced into the tool receptacle in the tool spindle, the magazine having a transport chain which can be moved back and forth in a transport direction and on which carriers are arranged for receiving tools. The carriers extend from the transport chain essentially transversely to the transport direction. At least one carrier has at least two storage spaces for tools.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for making disposable pressware features a pneumatic feeding system which accelerates a paperboard blank into a forming die. In a typical embodiment, a pair of adjustable air knives propel a paperboard blank into the forming cavity.