Abstract: A method for applying an elastomer on a sheath (2) includes the step of applying by pad-printing an elastomer layer on a portion (20) of the sheath (2). A pad-printing machine (1) is also provided for implementing the method. The invention can particularly be used for textile sheaths used in the protection of exhaust-gas flow pipes in an automobile.

Abstract: An air folder adjuster (10) includes an air supply (12) and air supply tubing (14) connected to air supply (12) at end (16). The opposite end (18) of air supply tubing (14) is connected to one or more air nozzles (20). In a printing press utilized for folding documents such as books, air folder adjuster (10) is positioned so that air nozzles (20) direct compressed air from air supply (12) downward onto the head (26) of document (24) on either side of chopper arm (34) during the folding process thus ensuring that the document (24) lies flat, square, and untouched during the folding process and thereby allowing the elimination of chopper brushes altogether.

Abstract: Ink pad for a self-inking stamp which is provided with a housing with a support frame (1′) and a stamp platen support (3) which by a swivel motion is movable in this housing from an idle position into a stamping position and which is connected to an actuator handle (2) moveable against a return spring relative to the housing, the ink pad (6) being insertible into a receiving shaft (8) of the housing by means of a substantially tub-shaped pad holder (7) and a sealing frame (9) extending about the periphery of the pad holder provided with a sealing lip (9′) protruding from the pad holder which in the operational position of the pad holder in the receiving shaft of the stamp housing sealingly engages stamp platen support under elastic deformation.

Abstract: The ink pad replenishing system includes an ink tray containing an ink pad, inlet means for receiving ink and outlet means for providing drainage of excess ink from the ink tray, and an ink reservoir. A first pump is comprised of a deformable and resilient tubular member, and first and second end caps fixably mounted to respective ends of the tubular member, and valve means mounted in the first pump for providing uni-directional flow in a first direction through the first pump upon actuation of the first pump. A second pump is comprised of a deformable and resilient tubular member, and first and second end caps fixably mounted to respective ends of the tubular member, and valve means mounted in the second pump or providing uni-directional flow in a second direction through the second pump upon actuation of the second pump.

Abstract: Printer having swingable printing rings which are selectively swung against a platen to print a line of selected characters on a paper by selecting a desired character from a plurality of characters provided on the periphery of each printing ring during the rotation thereof about its axis. Each printing ring is rotatably supported on a swingable printing ring supporting lever which is in turn swingably supported on a driving shaft. A plurality of driving gears are secured to the driving shaft and each of the driving gears meshes with a gear integral with the respective printing ring so as to rotate the same about its axis for selection of a desired character during the rotation thereof. Each printing ring supporting lever is urged by a spring so as to move the printing ring thereon apart from the platen. A plurality of driving levers are swingably supported on the driving shaft and each driving lever is engaged with the respective printing ring supporting lever.

Abstract: An air folder adjuster (10) includes an air supply (12) and air supply tubing (14) connected to air supply (12) at end (16). The opposite end (18) of air supply tubing (14) is connected to one or more air nozzles (20). In a printing press utilized for folding documents such as books, air folder adjuster (10) is positioned so that air nozzles (20) direct compressed air from air supply (12) downward onto the head (26) of document (24) on either side of chopper arm (34) during the folding process thus ensuring that the document (24) lies flat, square, and untouched during the folding process and thereby allowing the elimination of chopper brushes altogether.