Abstract: Polyester co-polyphosphonates including of phosphonates covalently incorporated with polyesters and methods for making such polyester co-polyphosphonates are described herein. The polyester co-phosphonates and compositions prepared from these compounds exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, mechanical and fire resistant properties.

Abstract: Assembly of a manufacturing device with drum segments for manufacturing bead wire bundles and a tool for removing or arranging the drum segments, wherein the manufacturing device is provided with segment holders each having a first coupling section, wherein the drum segments each comprise a second coupling section, wherein the tool is provided with a support body and third coupling sections that are distributed over the support body, wherein the number of third coupling sections at least equals the number of second coupling sections wherein the positions of the third coupling sections of the tool are a direct reflection of the positions of the second coupling sections of the drum segments, wherein the drum segments are provided with coupling members, wherein in a first condition of the coupling members, the second coupling sections are coupled to the first coupling sections by means of the coupling members, wherein, in a second condition of the coupling members, the third coupling sections of the tool are cou

Abstract: The device for the transfer of a medium comprises a magazine having two main faces (17) of which one is adapted to cooperate with a container and a lateral face (18) extending between said main faces (17) as well as at least one sliding valve (3) housed in a cavity of said magazine (2) and in which there is formed a transfer duct (59) for said medium which issues on said face (17) adapted to cooperate with said container, said valve (3) having a closed position in which it sealingly isolates said duct (59) from said container and an open position in which said duct (59) is placed in communication with said container; said valve (3) comprising a valve member (40), an isolation sleeve (41) surrounding at least partially said valve member (40) as well as spring means (58) adapted to be compressed by said valve member (40) when said valve (3) is in its open position.

Abstract: A coupling component is disclosed for transmitting medical substances, comprising two channels for conveyance of medical substances in two substantially opposite directions and a means for releasable connection to a second coupling component having a further channel for creating a coupling. The connecting means is a thread. A method for conveying medical substances to and from a container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tire inflation system including a drive mechanism having a rotational axis, a pump cavity positioned a radial distance away from the axis of rotation, and a force translator coupling the rotational axis to the pump cavity. The drive mechanism includes a cam comprising an arcuate bearing surface having a non-uniform curvature, the cam rotatable about the rotational axis, and an eccentric mass couple to the cam that offsets a center of mass of the drive mechanism from the rotational axis. The pump cavity is rotatably coupled to the cam, wherein the pump cavity includes an actuating element and a chamber. The force translator couples the arcuate bearing surface to the actuating element, wherein the force translator includes an axis having an arcuate position fixed to an arcuate position of the pump cavity.

Abstract: A pump system including a drive mechanism that provides a pumping force, a primary pump including a first pump cavity, an actuating element in reciprocal relation with the first pump cavity, and an outlet fluidly connected to a reservoir, a force translator that facilitates pump force transfer from the drive mechanism to the actuating element, a pressure regulation mechanism including a reciprocating pump that includes a pump chamber including an inlet manifold fluidly connected to the reservoir, a valve located within the inlet manifold, and a reciprocating element in reciprocal relation with the pump chamber. The pressure regulation mechanism preferably passively ceases force transfer from the drive mechanism to the primary pump based on the pressure of the reservoir.

Abstract: An inactive gas introducing facility includes an introducing device disposed in a support portion supporting a container accommodating a substrate and configured for introducing inactive gas to the inside of the container through a gas feed opening of the container with discharging gas present inside the container to the outside through a gas discharge opening of the container and a controller for controlling operation of the introducing device. The introducing device is capable of varying the feed rate of the inactive gas. The controller is configured to control the operation of the introducing device such that in the feeding of the inactive gas to the container supported to the support portion, the feed rate is increased progressively to a target feed rate.

Abstract: A dispensing device for a flowable, in particular powdery product, includes at least one screw conveyor discharging the product, a drive for rotating the screw conveyor about its longitudinal axis, and a forming tube for guiding a tubular film. The screw conveyor protrudes with its longitudinal axis into the forming tube, wherein at least one screw guide, in which the screw conveyor is guided transversally to its longitudinal axis, is formed by the inner wall of at least one cylindrical recess in the forming tube.

Abstract: An oil replacement apparatus has a housing, an oil replenishing assembly and a controlling assembly. The oil replenishing assembly has a base, a vacuum pump, an oil tank and multiple control cylinders. The base has a canal set formed inside the base. The vacuum pump and the oil tank are mounted on the base and communicate with the canal set. The control cylinders are mounted on the base to close the canal set and can selectively open or close holes of the canal set. The controlling assembly is connected with the oil replenishing assembly. Accordingly, the oil replacement apparatus can automatically drain or inject oil in a hydraulic brake assembly.

Abstract: An automatic dye-meter (1) is described, composed of at least one first compartment (3) for stocking and storing a plurality of bottles (5) containing the dyeing components, each one of such bottles (5) being equipped with at least one plug equipped with pumping means for such component, such bottles (5) being arranged inside such first compartment (3) according to a known order, at least one second compartment (7) for batching such components from such bottles (5) to obtain a final dyeing compound inside at least one mixing container (9) arranged inside such second compartment (7), handling means (11) adapted to take at least one of such bottles (5) from such first compartment (3), transport such bottle (5) from such first compartment (3) to such second compartment (7), incline such bottle (5), actuate such pumping means to allow pouring and batching such component inside such mixing container (9), and take back such bottle (5) inside such first compartment (3).

Abstract: A production technology for natural bamboo fibers is applied in producing woven bamboo fibers, non-woven bamboo fibers, and reinforcing composite bamboo fibers. The woven bamboo fibers are produced by steps of cutting to a certain length, slicing, flattening, softening, dividing, debonding, rinsing, soaking in oil, drying, and opening. The non-woven bamboo fibers and the reinforcing composite bamboo fibers are produced by steps of cutting to a certain length, slicing, flattening, softening, dividing, debonding (optional), rinsing, and drying.

Abstract: The bar is machined, according to a required longitudinal and/or circumferential profile, by rotating tools carried by a main plate driven in rotation on the frame, the tools being connected to the plate by tool supports radially mobile on this plate, and depending on the required profile, a radial movement of the tool supports is controlled according to the axial position of the bar in relation to the chassis and/or the circumferential positions of the tools in relation to the bar. To control the radial movement, a secondary plate is driven in rotation coaxially to the main plate. The secondary plate including a device for actuating tool supports, arranged so that the positions of the tool supports depend on the relative angular position between the main plate and the secondary plate and, to permanently adjust the radial positioning of the tools during the rotation of the main plate, the relative angular position is modified.

Abstract: In a magnetic material, a magnet powder and an amorphous metal are used as ingredients. The magnet powder is neodymium-iron-boron magnet powder. The amorphous metal contains a rare-earth element, iron, and boron. The amorphous metal contains the rare-earth element in the range of 22 to 44 atomic %, and the boron in the range of 6 to 28 atomic %. The magnetic material is obtained by mixing the magnet powder and the amorphous metal, and heating the mixture to a temperature or more, the temperature being lower by 30° C. than the crystallization temperature (Tx) of the amorphous metal, or when the amorphous metal is a metallic glass, heating the mixture to a temperature of the glass transition temperature (Tg) thereof or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component for processing plastic, the surface of said component being modified. The surface base material is steel, and according to the invention nitrogen is preferably diffused into the steel to a thickness of 400 ?m, thus forming a diffusion layer. The surface comprises a smoothed covering layer that substantially contains nitrogen-iron compounds.

Abstract: This is a cold-rolled steel sheet includes, by mass %, C: 0.02% to 0.4%, Si: 0.001% to 2.5%, Mn: 0.001% to 4.0%, and Al: 0.001% to 2.0%. The sum of the Si content and the Al content is 1.0% to 4.5%. An average pole density of an orientation group from {100}<011> to {223}<110> is 1.0 to 6.5, and a pole density of a crystal orientation {332}<113> is 1.0 to 5.0. A microstructure includes, by an area ratio %, 5% to 80% of ferrite, 5% to 80% of bainite, and 2% to 30% of retained austenite. In the microstructure, by an area ratio %, martensite is limited to 20% or less, pearlite is limited to 10% or less, and tempered martensite is limited to 60% or less.

Abstract: The issue of the present invention is to provide a hot-rolled steel sheet with excellent press formability and method for producing the steel sheet, wherein the steel sheet has not only hole expandability but also stretch flanging workability by not assessing hole expandability for stretch flanging as conventional but an actual phenomena of side-bend elongation.

Abstract: A steel wire rod which is a material of steel wires includes, as a metallographic structure, by area %, 95% to 100% of a pearlite, wherein an average pearlite block size at a central portion of the steel wire rod is 1 ?m to 25 ?m, an average pearlite block size at a surface layer portion of the steel wire rod is 1 ?m to 20 ?m, and, when a minimum lamellar spacing of the pearlite at the central portion of the steel wire rod is S in unit of nm and when a distance from a peripheral surface of the steel wire rod to a center is r in unit of mm, S<12 r+65 is satisfied.

Abstract: Heat treatable aluminum alloy strips and methods for making the same are disclosed. The heat treatable aluminum alloy strips are continuously cast and quenched, with optional rolling occurring before and/or after quenching. After quenching, the heat treatable aluminum alloy strip is neither annealed nor solution heat treated.

Abstract: A hot rolled steel sheet includes, as a chemical composition, at least one selected from Ti, REM, and Ca, and includes, as a metallographic structure, a ferrite as a primary phase, at least one of a martensite and a residual austenite as a secondary phase, and plural inclusions, wherein a total length in the rolling direction of both inclusion-cluster whose length in the rolling direction is 30 ?m or more and independent-inclusion whose length in the rolling direction is 30 ?m or more is 0 mm to 0.25 mm per 1 mm2.

Abstract: A tool steel family with outstanding thermal diffusivity, hardness and wear resistance has been developed, also exhibiting good hardenability. Also its mechanical strength, as well as its yield strength, at ambient and high temperature (superior to 600° C.) are high, due to a high alloying level in spite of the high thermal conductivity. Because of its high thermal conductivity and good toughness, steels of this invention have also good resistance to thermal fatigue and thermal shock. This steels are ideal for discontinuous processes where it is interesting to reduce cycle time and that require high hardness and/or wear resistance (plastic injection molding, other plastic forming processes and curing of thermosets, hot forming of sheet . . . ). These tool steels are also appropriate for processes requiring high wear resistance and good resistance to thermal fatigue (forging, hot stamping, light-alloy injection . . . ).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus comprising a bag shaped for retaining one or more re-chargeable electronic devices, and a rechargeable battery unit that is removably attached to the bag. The battery unit provides power for powering and charging one or more electronic devices. The bag comprises at least one electrical connection. The battery unit provides power for powering and charging an electronic device via an electrical connection interconnecting the battery unit with the electronic device. The apparatus further comprises at least one induction charging unit that wirelessly provides power for powering and charging an electronic device positioned within proximity of the induction charging unit. In one embodiment, the battery unit includes at least one on-board induction charging unit. In another embodiment, the bag further comprises at least one induction charging unit that may be wired or wirelessly connected with the battery unit.

Abstract: The present provides a pair of foam tubes intended to be placed over windshield wipers. The Simple Cover's design provides consumers a way of protecting their windshield wipers from harsh weather and other environmental elements. The Simple Cover is comprised of a pair of durable, tube shaped protective covers intended to fit snugly over windshield wipers. In an embodiment, the foam cover further comprises a carrying handle.

Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle tire having a radial carcass, an at least single-layer belt and a tread that is composed of two layers, a tread cap and a tread base, which are made from different rubber mixtures, in a radial direction, the tread base having a central portion and two lateral portions that extend at least in a radially outward direction from an axial perspective. The two lateral portions are made from a rubber mixture that has a lower dynamic modulus of elasticity E? at 55 ° C. in accordance with DIN 53513 (measured at an extension of 8%) and a lower hysteresis than the central portion of the tread base for a lower rolling resistance without worsening the handling behavior of the vehicle tire.

Abstract: Winter tyre includes a tread band on which a plurality of grooves, blocks and sipes of complex shape are provided, wherein the complex shape of the sipe is defined by a first protuberance having a vertex at a first depth from the tread surface. The vertex is connected to a sipe reference plane via a first connecting surface facing toward a radially outer side of the sipe and a second connecting surface facing toward a radially inner side of the sipe, the first connecting surface being inclined with respect to the plane of reference at an angle of between about 50° and about 90°, and the second connecting surface being inclined with respect to the plane of reference at an angle of between about 0° and about 50°.

Abstract: The invention controls irregular wear in the shoulder land portions and reduces the occurrence of cracking in the shoulder grooves of a pneumatic tire. To that end, the groove wall surface (17a) on the shoulder land portion (19) side of the shoulder groove (17) has an inclined surface consisting of a first inclined part (171) inclined toward the equatorial plane of the tire at an inclination angle ?1, which is constant along the circumference of the tire, and a second inclined part (172) further inclined from the first inclined part (171) toward the equatorial plane of the tire and reaching the groove bottom (17b) of the shoulder groove (17) at an angle ? with respect to the first inclined part (171), which varies along the circumference of the tire. Also, the inclination angles of the first and second inclined parts (171, 172) are set such that the maximum value ?max and the minimum value ?min of the angle ? satisfy (D?d) (tan ?max?tan ?min)?2.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire for heavy load has a tread, circumferential grooves (2) extending continuously in the tread circumferential direction, transverse grooves (5) opening to the circumferential grooves (2) adjacent each other in the tread width direction, and a block (6) defined by the circumferential grooves (2) and the transverse grooves (5) on a surface (1) of the tread. The block (6) is provided with one or more shallow grooves (7-9) having an average groove depth shallower than a groove depth of the circumferential grooves (2) adjacent to the block (6). The average groove depth of the shallow grooves (7-9) is greater than 20% and less than 80% of the groove depth of the circumferential grooves (2). At least one of the shallow grooves (7-9) opens to at least one of the transverse grooves (5) and the circumferential grooves (2) adjacent to the block (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airless tire, and includes first and second bands that face each other with a distance interposed therebetween, a plurality of spokes that connect the first band to the second band and are provided at intervals, and first and second connecting members that connect the adjacent spokes. The spoke includes a first member of which one end is curved from the first band toward the second band, and a second member of which one end is curved from the second band toward the first band. The other ends of the first and second members are connected to each other, and the first and second members are curved in opposite directions.

Abstract: An air maintenance tire and pump assembly includes an elongate annular air passageway enclosed within a bending region of a tire, the air passageway operatively closing and opening segment by segment as the bending region of the tire passes through a rolling tire footprint to pump air along the air passageway. A pair of inline valves are positioned on respective opposite sides of an inlet junction and direct a flow of inlet air in opposite directions into the air passageway; and a pair of outlet valves are positioned at a downstream side of a respective inline valve and direct a flow of the inlet air from the downstream side of a respective inline valve toward the tire cavity. The valves are selectively opened by a direction of air flow within the air passageway which, in turn, is directionally determined by the direction in which the tire rotates.

Abstract: Provided is a steel cord for reinforcing rubber articles which, when applied to a belt of a tire, can attain lightweight without reducing the durability of the tire, and in particular, to a steel cord for reinforcing rubber articles in which the properties of a treat after rubberizing are excellent and a pneumatic radial tire using the same. Also provided is a steel cord for reinforcing rubber articles comprising a core formed by arranging two core filaments 1 in parallel without being twisted together, and N (2?N?4) sheath filaments 2 which are twisted together around the core. Letting the diameter of the core filament 1 be d1, and the diameter of the sheath filament 2be d2, d1>d2.

Abstract: Tire comprising two beads comprising an annular reinforcing structure and a carcass reinforcement which is anchored in the two beads by being wrapped around the annular reinforcing structure so as to form, in each bead, a main portion and a wrapped-around portion, in which each bead comprises a bead filler situated between the main portion and the wrapped-around portion of the carcass reinforcement, and an outer strip positioned axially on the outside of the carcass reinforcement and of the bead filler in which the entity formed by the bead filler and the outer strip has a thickness E(r), the thickness E(r) changes as a function of the distance r such that, in the range of distances r comprised between 25 and 45% of the height H of the tire, the variation in thickness ? E ? ( r ) ? r Is less than or equal to ?0.

Abstract: A device for applying adhesive material to single-ply, roll-fed expanded content labels could include a leading edge adhesive material application pad, a trailing edge adhesive material application pad, and an intermediate adhesive material application pad. A method for applying single-ply, roll-fed expanded content labels to objects to be labeled could include a device for applying adhesive material to single-ply, roll-fed expanded content labels.

Abstract: An elastic-applicator for applying an elastic element onto a layer of material includes a disc pair and a drive unit for driving the two discs of the disc pair, wherein the discs of the disc pair and the drive units are configured for operation with different speeds is to enable a reliable and uniform application of an elastic element onto a layer web in a most simple manner and at the same time is to be capable to apply elastic elements of different sizes or lengths and stretch coefficients especially easily and in particular without cumbersome retrofitting work. For this, at least one disc of the disc pair has a number of sheath-side circumferential suction openings.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer nonwoven web including a monocomponent fiber layer and a multicomponent fiber layer is disclosed. The method may include the steps of spinning a plurality of monocomponent fibers at a beam of monocomponent fiber spinnerets and directing them toward a belt to form a monocomponent batt layer; spinning a plurality of multicomponent fibers at a beam of multicomponent fiber spinnerets and directing them toward the belt to form a multicomponent batt layer, wherein the layers are laid on the belt one superadjacent the other to form a batt; and bonding the batt in a pattern of thermal bonds to form a multilayer nonwoven web.

Abstract: A corrugated board system comprises a first and a second material supply device for a first or second material web, a corrugated board production device, and a web tension measuring regulating arrangement between the corrugated board production device and the first material supply device. The arrangement comprises a web tension measuring regulating device with a web tension measuring mechanism and a first web tension regulating mechanism, and at least a second web tension regulating mechanism. The web tension measuring regulating device is arranged between the second web tension regulating mechanism and the corrugated board production device.

Abstract: A sport ball may incorporate a casing that includes a plurality of joined panels. At least one of the panels may have a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The casing defines at least one indentation in the exterior surface, and the first layer is bonded to the third layer adjacent to the indentation. In some configurations, the casing may also define at least one indentations in a surface of the third layer, which may correspond in location with the indentation in the exterior surface. Additionally, the sport ball may include an intermediate structure and a bladder located within the casing.

Abstract: The hot-melt adhesive composition contains a hot-melt adhesive, a ferromagnetic substance, and a foaming agent that foams when heated, and the hot-melt adhesive composition has: a surface magnetic force of 20 mT or more; a surface magnetic force after heating for adhesion of 5 mT or less; and a volume change ratio due to heating for adhesion of 110% to 400%. The hot-melt adhesive composition may be formed into a sheet-like shape to provide a hot-melt adhesive sheet, which exhibits an excellent adhesive force by heating and which also exhibits a sufficient temporarily fixing force due to magnetic force at the initial stage, but the magnetic force is sufficiently reduced after heating, so that the occurrence of irregularity on the surface due to magnetic force lines after heating can be suppressed.

Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising a polymer sheet having desirable surface properties, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising poly(vinyl butyral) having a finished surface of relatively low waviness and high roughness disposed in contact with poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or other poly(vinyl butyral) type layers.

Abstract: A run-flat pneumatic tire assembly includes a pneumatic tire having an elastomeric casing and a tire cavity formed therein. A longitudinally-extending and approximately planar length of strip material is helically arranged within the tire cavity to pre-stress the length of strip material for usage of the pneumatic tire during under-inflated and non-inflated conditions. A method of making a run-flat pneumatic tire assembly is also included.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a tyre, includes the following steps: (a) winding at least one metal wire so as to form a plurality of coils, the coils being radially superimposed and axially arranged side-by-side with respect to one another, so as to obtain a bead core; (b) applying at least one layer of a crosslinkable elastomeric material to the bead core obtained in step (a), so as to obtain a coated bead core; (c) partially crosslinking the at least one layer of crosslinkable elastomeric material, so as to obtain an amount of free sulfur of 30% by weight to 70% by weight, preferably of 40% by weight to 65% by weight, more preferably of 50% by weight to 60% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the sulfur present in the crosslinkable elastomeric material: and (d) applying a bead filler to the radial outer surface of the bead core obtained in step (c), so as to obtain a bead structure for a green tyre.

Abstract: A mask assembly, a deposition apparatus for flat panel displays including the same, and associated methods, the mask assembly including an open mask having a plurality of first openings, and a pattern mask coupled to the open mask, the pattern mask having a plurality of second openings disposed within an area bounded by the first openings, wherein the open mask is formed of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient that is lower than a thermal expansion coefficient of the pattern mask.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an LED according to an embodiment of the present invention includes back-grinding a substrate of an LED wafer including a light emitting element and the substrate, where the back-grinding includes fixing the LED wafer to a table via a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, and then grinding the substrate.

Abstract: A first elastic material is advanced in a machine direction in a stretched state to a first metering device at a speed, V1. A second elastic material is advanced in the machine direction in a stretched state to a second metering device at a speed, V2. First and second substrate layers are advanced in a machine direction to a third metering at a speed, V3, along with the first and second elastic materials. The first and second elastic materials are bonded to the first and second substrate layers at the third metering device to form a layered elastic substrate. The layered elastic substrate is advanced to a fourth metering device at a speed, V4. V1 is less than V2, V3 is greater than V1 and V2, V4 is less than V3, and V4 is greater than V1 and V2.

Abstract: A method for making a layered elastic substrate includes advancing a first substrate layer and a second substrate layer in a machine direction. An elastic material is advanced in the machine direction in a stretched state. The elastic material may be bonded to the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer in a stretched state to form a layered elastic substrate. The layered elastic substrate may advance through a first metering device at speed, V1, and through a second metering device at speed, V2, subsequent to advancing through the first metering device, wherein V1 is greater than V2. As a result, the elastic material, and thus the layered elastic substrate, may be stretched to a first elongation at the first metering device and relaxed to a second elongation at the second device. The layered elastic substrate is cut and bonded to a continuous length of web material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curved product, and in particular an armor product. The armor product is produced by a filament winding process in which a plurality of reinforcing elements in the form of fibers and/or tapes are impregnated with a polymer matrix and wound onto a mandrel. The polymer matrix comprises a solution and/or dispersion of a polymer in a carrier fluid, which carrier fluid is at least partly evaporated during and/or after winding. The armor product comprises a high amount of reinforcing elements with respect to the total mass of the product.

Abstract: In a device for bonding web-shaped textile products by means of hot gases, in particular for bonding a nonwoven fabric that has thermally fusible fibers and/or filaments, comprising a drum that is rotatably mounted within a treating chamber to which hot air is supplied, said drum comprising a circumferential surface which is designed to be gas-permeable by means of a plurality of openings and which is partly looped by the web to be bonded the device also comprises a suction unit which is paired with the drum and by means of which the drum is placed under suction such that the hot air flows out of the treating chamber through the material web to be bonded, and the device comprises a heater for heating the air that is conducted out of the drum, it is provided that a structured lining (8) that embosses the textile product (1, 11) by means of a plurality of openings (9) during the bonding process is wound onto the drum (5) circumferential surface that is designed to be gas-permeable, said openings (9) being l

Abstract: A first substrate advances in the first direction and a second substrate advances in the second direction. The first substrate advances onto an outer circumferential surface of a drum in a stretched state. The first substrate may be cut into discrete lengths of elastic substrate. The drum may be configured with vacuum to hold the discrete length of elastic substrate in a stretched state. The second substrate may advance in the second direction by a conveyor. The conveyor includes a roller having a curved outer surface that deforms the second substrate so as to define a curve in the first direction. A tamper apparatus intermittently displaces a deformed portion of the second substrate into contact with a discrete length of elastic substrate on the outer circumferential surface of the drum. The discrete length of elastic substrate bonds with the second substrate and is removed from the drum.

Abstract: A process of making a multi-layered product (50) made from multiple extruded sheets or webs (51, 52) of material laminated or joined together. In several embodiments, at least one of the webs is made of different materials, such that the extrudate (12, 12a, 12b) has different properties. When introduced into a dimpler (15, 68, 108), the extrudate (12, 12a, 12b) is treated such that a plurality of dimples (26, 28, 72, 74, 112) are created in the web. A pair of outer skins (52, 52A, 72, 92) may be laminated or applied to the dimpled interior layer (24, 51, 70, 90, 100, 110). Each outer skin (52, 52A, 72, 92, 102, 116) may have identical properties or different properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. The films contain a polymer component, which includes polyethylene oxide optionally blended with hydrophilic cellulosic polymers. Desirably, the films also contain a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent with no more than a 10% variance of the active agent pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent per unit area of the film.