Abstract: A method for buffing an annulation comprising a step of rotating the annulation while holding the annulation, a step of partially grinding a surface of the annulation with a grinder unit, and a step of applying blue paint to the ground surface of the annulation. A buff apparatus used therefor comprises an annulation holding section, a grinder unit having a rough grinder and a finishing grinder, and a paint unit. The rough grinder and the finishing grinder on the grinder unit are driven by one cooperating shaft, and the grinder unit is capable of pivoting by 180 degrees. The paint unit is a transfer-roller-type and applies blue paint only to the ground surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a multi-colored printing ribbon including a first printing station where one or more spaced transfer heads transfer a first color to selected portions of a web of base colored ribbon stock. A second printing station where one or more spaced transfer heads transfer a second color to said web interleaved with the first color to providing a serial, alternating color pattern. Control devices connected to both printing stations insure that the color segments are deposited in proper serial, spaced locations to prevent the colors from running onto each other. Also disclosed is a method for using such multi-colored ribbons to prevent counterfeiting or theft of various documents wherein at least some of the characters to be printed on such documents are printed in a predetermined sequence of colors.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying a coating, such as a lubricant, on at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of a can body wherein a turret having a plurality of pockets formed in its outer peripheral surface is mounted for rotation about a relatively fixed axis and during the rotation thereof a can body is fed into each pocket. The can body in each pocket is held against the outer peripheral surfaces of a pair of rotating rolls having a space therebetween by a vacuum acting through the space so that the can body is rotated thereby and while rotating is moved against a heated arcuate wick located in a heated arcuate support and having a supply of lubricant therein so as to form a coating of lubricant on the at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface.

Abstract: Patterned electrically conductive structures, such as circuit elements, in single or multiple laminar form, and their manufacture. The basic laminar structure is made by sizing a removable substrate to substantially equal depth with an electrically conductive material over a given area configured as a circuit element and with an electrically non-conductive material elsewhere, bonding the respective sizing materials in place and together, and separating the substrate to leave a lamina of electrically conductive and non-conductive materials side-by-side. Face-to-face juxtaposition of such substrate-less laminae provides built-up or laminated products.

Abstract: A resin-sandwiched metal laminate, a process and apparatus for producing the same and a process for producing a resin film for the resin-sandwiched metal laminate are disclosed. The laminate comprises a pair of face and back metal sheets and a resin layer and is capable of passing electricity between the face and back metal sheets, the resin layer being composed of electroconductive filler-containing resin regions at the side edges of the resin layer in the width direction of the metal sheets and an electroconductive filler-free resin center region provided between the electroconductive filler-containing resin regions at the side edges.

Abstract: An addition to a multi-color lithographic offset printing press comprising a self-contained coating unit moveable into and out of operative relationship with an impression cylinder on the press unit (e.g. the impression cylinder of the last press unit) without interrupting or disrupting printing taking place in this last stage. The coating unit includes a special blanket cylinder, a transfer cylinder and doctor or metering means to control the amount of coating material on the transfer cylinder. Inclined tracks are provided to guide the coating unit into and out of operative relationship with the impression cylinder of the last printing stage.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying adhesive to a seal area of an article, particularly a package component, or simultaneously to a seal area of each of a plurality of package components. The apparatus may consist of a single unit or a gang of units. Each unit incorporates a receptacle for holding a body of adhesive which may be heated and which may be connected to a source of supply. An adhesive pick-up and applicator element has a lip which has a surface for picking up adhesive when it is raised out of a body of adhesive in which it has been immersed. The adhesive pick-up and applicator element can be in the form of a sleeve or cylinder with the rim serving as the adhesive pick-up lip. An actuator is connected with each adhesive pick-up and applicator element so as to reciprocate it between a lowered position in which the lip is immersed in adhesive and a raised position in which the lip engages and applies or deposits adhesive on the seal area of a package component or other article.

Abstract: This invention involves a system for minimizing the formation of glue drops on picks used to separate a sheet from the surface of a glue applicator drum from which a coating of adhesive is applied to the sheet. Spreader means are provided to wipe from the upstream surface of the drum at least a major portion of the adhesive that lies in the path of each pick.

Abstract: A high security crypto-marking method for protecting valuable objects in which a target chemical compound suitable for subsequent detection by an appropriate detection means is applied to an object to be marked, wherein the method comprises the following operations:a) preparing a solution of a target nucleic acid having a sequence selected to form a marking pattern and possessing a selected degree of fluidity;b) incorporating a chosen quantity of the solution in each object of a class of objects to be marked;thereby making it possible, subsequently, and should the occasion arise, to perform the following operation:c) identifying or authenticating the object by using means for detecting the nucleic acid in order to reveal the marking.The invention can be used, where required, to provide irrefutable proof of ownership of an object in the event of theft, resale, or forgery.

Abstract: A marking head for applying a marking composition to locations on elements. The marking head has a marking rod with a marking end and a motor for reciprocating the marking rod through a chamber filled with a marking fluid. The marking fluid is uniformly applied to the marking end of the marking rod by the use of a diffuser and a rod scaper each of which are positioned adjacent to the chamber filled with the marking fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing "one off effect" dyeings on paper or textile material comprising:passing (preferably drawing) the material continuously through an application zone containing a number of loosely-packed applicator elements, which elements contact and can apply treatment medium to the material in response to the motion of the material, the applicator elements being continuously or intermittently contacted with a treatment medium (preferably a solution containing a dyestuff or etching compound), whereby the "one off effect" is produced by the passage of the material under or through the elements, onto which the medium has been applied.

Abstract: A water-repellent liquid is held in a liquid-retainable outer surface of a liquid-retainable member. A tube is held so that a portion near its tip comes into contact with the liquid-retainable surfaces while the former is rotated relative to the latter. As the tube is rotated with respect to the liquid-retainable surface, a water-repellent surface is formed on an outer surface of the tube near its tip. Two liquid-retainable members may be provided so that the tube is rotated therebetween.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a code to textile webs in the form of detectable dots of iron-containing paste. The moving textile web (1) is passed over an iron-containing paste (3) placed on a movable support (2). A series of dots is formed on the textile web by passing the textile web (1) briefly into the paste (3) by means of vertically movable cogs (5) disposed above the textile web (1).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying a coating of lubricant on at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of a can body wherein a turret having a plurality of pockets formed in its outer peripheral surface is mounted for rotation about a relatively fixed axis and during the rotation thereof a can body is fed into each pocket. The can body in each pocket is held against the outer peripheral surfaces of a pair of rotating rolls having a space therebetween by a vacuum acting through the space so that the can body is rotated thereby and while rotating is moved against an arcuate wick having a supply of lubricant so as to form a coating of lubricant on the at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface.

Abstract: The absorbent laminated sheet is composed of at least two plies (1.9), embossed, constituted essentially of cellulose fibers, bonded together at least partially by means of protruding elements relative to the surface of said plies and pointing inward to the sheet; it is characterized in that the protruding elements (101) are positioned essentially according to lines or combinations of lines reproducing spaced motifs (100), which recur indefinitely.Application as domestic or sanitary paper.

Abstract: A method of providing a material, typically a metal, surface on a substrate (1), comprises applying a consumable member (4) to the substrate (1) under pressure. The member (4) and substrate (1) are moved relative to one another along an arcuate path. Heat is generated at the interface between the member and the substrate so that material is laid down on the substrate along the path. The movement of the metal member (4) typically includes one or more cyclic components.

Abstract: A separator manufacturing apparatus includes a transfer roller (2) with a plurality of annular shaping grooves (1) having a predetermined shape in cross section which are formed in the outer circumferential surface of the transfer roller (2) in its circumferential direction, a resin feeding device (4) with nozzles (3) to feed a hot-melt type resin to the annular shaping grooves (1) of the transfer roller (2), a base paper feeding device (5) to feed a continuous paper (w) at a predetermined speed to the outer circumferential surface of the transfer roller (2) supplied with the resin to thereby form by transfer a plurality of ribs (9) on a surface of the continuous paper (w), and a fault detecting device (6,36,46) to detect the shape and/or a dimension of the rib (9) formed by transfer. A resin drop receiving device (53) or an annular shaping groove cleaning device (63) may be provided so that maintenance of the transfer roller (2) can be easy.

Abstract: In an apparatus for applying liquid, pasty or plastic substances, particularly thermoplastic substances, to a substrate with a device for melting the substances and a feed head for transferring the melted substances to the substrate via at least one nozzle orifice, the device for melting the substances comprises a melting container and a pressure container connected thereto. In order to facilitate melting, heat exchanger surfaces, particularly heat exchanger tubes are arranged in the melting container.

Abstract: A separator manufacturing apparatus comprises a transfer roller with a plurality of annular shaping grooves having a predetermined shape in cross section which are formed in the outer circumferential surface of the roller in its circumferential direction, a resin feeding device with a nozzle means to feed a hot-melt type resin having highly adhesive properties to the annular shaping grooves of the transfer roller, a base paper feeding device to feed a continuous paper at a predetermined speed to a part of the outer circumferential surface of the transfer roller at the same time of feeding the resin to thereby form by transfer a plurality of ribs having a predetermined shape corresponding to the annular shaping groove on a surface of the continuous paper, and a parting agent coating device for applying before the feeding of the resin a thin layer of parting agent to at least portion of the annular shaping grooves on the transfer roller.

Abstract: The rims of containers are coated with a liquid substance by driving an endless applicator belt which carries the substance, the applicator belt including an application flight. The containers are advanced such that the container rims are exposed and in contact with the application flight to become coated with the substance. The containers are advanced in the same direction, and at the same speed, as the application flight. The containers are rotated about their longitudinal axes defined by the rims, while the rims are in contact with the application flight.

Abstract: Articles such as plastic containers for packaging are given a precisely controlled band of barrier coating material by a moving donor belt or a rotating wheel, the material having been first applied to the belt or wheel, e.g., by a jet such that excess material is removed before application to the articles. The remainder of the article can be coated if desired by another method.

Abstract: Solder paste is automatically applied to circuit boards, in predetermined amounts at predetermined positions by providing a plurality of holes in a nylon, "Delrin," "Teflon" or other plastic-metal plate, the holes being in a predetermined pattern, filling solder paste into the holes which are facing in an upward direction pivoting the plate over the circuit board, and ejecting the solder paste onto a circuit board. Conveniently the solder paste is ejected by pins mounted on a further plate and reciprocated in the holes. The position of the pins in the holes during filling determines the amount of solder paste filled into the holes.

Abstract: In a device for coating the groove of a ball bearing with a powder-type licating material, in particular molybdenum sulfide, with a polishing component that enters the groove and is movable in relation to the groove, it is proposed, in order to increase the evenness of the coating and at the same time to prevent the area outside the rolling area of the groove from being coated, that the polishing component touch only that area on the groove over which the balls of the ball bearings roll, and that a feed device for the powder-type solid lubricant be provided which applies that lubricant to the polishing component outside the area where the polishing component touches the groove, in an area of the polishing component which comes into contact with the groove during relative movement between the polishing component and the groove.

Abstract: A highly compact machine for applying an attractive protective coating to a paper web that passes through a printing press is located between the last press stand and the dryer of the printing press, and to enable the machine to receive the web, the printing press is provided with an apparatus for directing the web back to the print stands and the machine after the web passes through the dryer. The machine includes upper and lower blanket cylinders, a plate cylinder contacting the lower blanket cylinder, and an oscillating cylinder below the plate cylinder. In addition the coating machine includes a pan containing a coating fluid and a pan roller, the surface of which rotates through the fluid in the pan to lift it out of the pan. A metering roller revolves close to the pan roller to remove excess fluid from the pan roller which thereupon transfers the fluid to a form roller. That form roller runs against the oscillating cylinder and transfers the fluid to the oscillating cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for using the apparatus are provided for continuously applying a dot pattern of a non-slip composition to a plurality of garments. The apparatus includes a delivery unit for delivering the plurality of garments and a transfer unit for imprinting continuously the dot pattern in the plurality of garments. The transfer unit includes a transfer roller which basically is a screen in the form of a cylinder having a plurality of holes provided therein arranged in the dot pattern to be imprinted in the garments. A unit is provided for introducing the composition into the transfer roller. A further unit is provided for forcing the composition through the plurality of holes. A transfer belt is provided and is positioned adjacent the transfer roller and is adapted to continuously receive the dot patterns of the composition from the transfer roller and transfer them onto the garments delivered by the delivery unit.

Abstract: The end portions of a flexible strip (46,48,50,52) are deflected from the path (54) of an automatic end cementer (10) along which the strip (46,48,50,52) is moved into engagement with cement appliers (62,94) spaced from the path (54). The weight of the unsupported leading end portion (92) causes the end (56) of the strip (46,48) to be deflected downwardly into contact with a cement applier (62) adjustably positioned below the path (54). The trailing end portion (58) is deflected upwardly by changing the direction of the path (54) for the strip (50,52) to lift the trailing end portion (58) from the path (54) into contact with a cement applier (94) adjustably positioned above the path (54).

Abstract: The device comprises a glue roller which picks up adhesive from a tray or tank, a scraper that wipes the glue roller, leaving the adhesive at prescribed points only, and a contact roller which takes sheets of wrapping material through an area where adhesive is applied to them. The contact roller is disposed about an axis parallel to the axis of the glue roller through positioned downstream thereof in the direction of movement of the sheets, such that a guide may be located beneath the contact roller adjacent to the cladding of the roller, designed to afford support to sheets carried by the contact roller and existing from the area where the adhesive is applied.

Abstract: In a printing machine, a medium applicator disposed downstream of printing units of the machine, in travel direction of a sheet which has been printed, the applicator having three rollers including a first roller for taking up medium from a supply container, a second roller for metering a quantity of the medium to be applied, and a third roller having the same diameter as that of cylinders of the printing units for transferring the medium, includes a rubber lining disposed on the third roller for directly applying the medium onto the printed sheet; the three rollers, during application of the medium, being in constant meshing engagement with a sheet-transferring cylinder; a device for uncoupling the three rollers from the sheet-transferring cylinder, and a separate motor for driving the three rollers when the rollers are uncoupled.

Abstract: Solder paste is automatically applied to circuit boards, in predetermined amounts at predetermined positions by providing a plurality of holes in a nylon, "Delrin," "Teflon" or other plastic-metal plate, the holes being in a predetermined pattern, filling solder paste into the holes which are facing in an upward direction pivoting the plate over the circuit board, and ejecting the solder paste onto a circuit board. Conveniently the solder paste is ejected by pins mounted on a further plate and reciprocated in the holes. The position of the pins in the holes during filling determines the amount of solder paste filled into the holes.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying a liquid coating to the surface of a sheet workpiece and adapted for operation on-line with the last unit of a lithographic sheet printing press. The apparatus comprises: (1) a textured metering roller in a mount which is linearly movably attached to a support platform fixed adjacent the press unit, and extending between the last press unit and a remote point. The support platform allows movement of the metering roller and the mount between a first position in which the mount is continuously adjustably biased against the last press unit, and a second position, away from the last press unit to allow use of the last press unit as a lithographic press. The platform comprising longitudinal supports arranged generally perpendicular to a vertical plane through the axis of said metering roller, and the metering roller mount is movably supported and guided along the supports.

Abstract: A lubricant applying device for use in a two-for-one twister, which is mounted on a tenser and is provided with a lubricant applying means on a face thereof contacting with a yarn taken out from the yarn supply package and running through the yarn guide tube. The device comprises a hollow container for reserving a liquid lubricant therein and a cap mounted on the upper portion of the container having a lubricant applying means provided on an outer face of the cap.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing repetitive cycles of panel coating operations using a programmable manipulator including a manipulator arm movable along a plurality of axes. The apparatus comprises a hand unit carried on the manipulator arm. The hand unit is movable so as to bring the brush held by it into resilient contact with an area of the panel to be coated. A coating material is injected into the brush at a predetermined rate while the brush is held in resilient sliding contact with the panel and while the manipulator arm moves about the panel to coat a preselected area of the panel. After the preselected area of the panel has been coated, the manipulator arm is moved to move the brush out of contact with the panel. Between coating cycles, the manipulator arm moves the brush into a storage chamber where it is treated to prevent the coating material from caking on the coating brush.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of marks to tubes used for the winding of textiles for the identification of the composition, quality and/or origin of the textiles. Device includes a flighted elevator conveyor adapted to take tubes from the bottom of a container and to transfer them to an inking assembly with marking tips which mark the ends of the tubes. Rotary brushes clean the tube ends prior to marking.

Abstract: A continuous adhesive applicator for applying adhesive, sealant, or the like to cans as they travel along an automated processing line. The apparatus moves the cans through the station area while holding the cans in a selected orientation, rotates the cans as they move through the station, and applies adhesive or the like to a selected portion of each can as it moves through the station. Restraining means, which are cycled for repetitive movement through the station along the path of travel of the line of cans, capture the cans and move them through the station while holding them in the selected orientation.

Abstract: An intermittently operated apparatus for decorating cylindrical cans, each can having a cylindrical surface and a rim, includes a rotatable mandrel wheel; a plurality of mandrel assemblies mounted on the mandrel wheel which hold the cans on the mandrel wheel; a surface applicator roll having a length which extends past the bottom of each can and which applies a coating of varnish to the cylindrical surface of each can; a supply assembly for supplying the varnish to the surface applicator roll; a freely rotatable rim applicator roller having a tapered surface positioned in contact with the bottom rim of each can and with that portion of the surface of the surface applicator roll that extends past the bottom of each can, such that the rim applicator roller is driven by the surface applicator roll and varnish is transferred from the surface applicator roll to the tapered surface of the rim applicator roller and then to the bottom rim of each can at the same time that varnish is applied by the surface applicator

Abstract: Process and apparatus for providing the application of glue on preselected zones of a printed circuit, according to which provision is made for a tank containing liquid glue, and a series of push rods arranged at preselected positions, which first contact the glue in said tank, then deposit the drops of glue on a board for printed circuits.

Abstract: A web of crepe paper, thin plastic foil or like material convoluted into a roll has an outer side which is provided with a continuous coat of adhesive. Transversely extending, uniformly spaced weakened portion in the form of perforations or slits are formed in the web, and layers of a material which does not adhere to the adhesive are applied to the web. Such layers are applied to the inner side of the web so that they flank the weakened portions and allow for rapid engagement of the leader of the web by two fingers when the user wishes to remove one or more sections or panels between neighboring weakened portions. The roll can be used for the cleaning of garments or for analogous purposes and can be made in an apparatus wherein the application of layers of non-adherent material precedes or follows the making of weakened portions.

Abstract: A liquid film as applied to a transfer drum or planar surface by the textural force of a member in a trough which contacts one wall of the trough to prevent entrainment of air into the body by the member, e.g. a roller, while a wiper or the like engages the surface to prevent entrainment of air by the latter into the trough.

Abstract: A device for applying a fixing medium to electronic chip-type components, comprising a container with a number of stamps arranged in one row and displaceable in vertical direction. Each of these stamps consists of a stamp pin which is identical for all stamps, and an exchangeable attachment with a stamp head adapted to the components. The container is closed on the upper side by a cover plate provided with holes, on which exchangeable and displaceable supporting plates are mounted by means of magnets, each supporting plate comprising several openings adapted to the components. The cover plate and the supporting plates have guides and positioning means for positioning the supporting plates with respect to the stamps.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus adapted to apply a layer of viscous sticky material, particularly varnish, in the form of a pattern or otherwise, to a substrate. The apparatus comprises an applicator roll 1, and an impression roll 2, between which sheets 3 for printing are fed, by feed means.The means for applying the varnish to the applicator roll consist of a cylindrical screen stencil 8 with an internal squeegee device 9.The applicator roll is also displaceable so that it can be moved away from the impression roll 2 in the absence of a sheet to be printed in the event of a malfunction in the feed means.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process are disclosed making it possible to mount, without disadvantages, relatively hard particles, such as diamond dust and the like, on wire-like base material in such a way that the diamond dust is not damaged, wherein any desired coating, that is, especially also a coating coherent over the length of the wire, can be produced. This coating is at least macroscopically homogeneous in character. In such a process for the application of relatively hard particles to a circular wire-like form or a wire-like form without longitudinal edges, for the purpose of producing a plain or multiple saw, the form is coated under pressure with the aid of a surface of two rolls. This surface is at least partially provided with the particles to be applied. The wire-like form is turned about its longitudinal axis during this process. The form must be present in the straight, that is stretched, condition.

Abstract: A machine for collating multiple flexible webs includes a power driven conveyor on which the webs are assembled, a plurality of wheel members to guide the webs onto the conveyor, and glue nozzles mounted opposite certain of the wheel members to deposit glue onto a selected area of a web passing around the associated wheel member. A spot glueing attachment is provided for the wheel members in the form of an integral flexible member having a pair of curved side parts spaced apart to fit against opposite sides of the wheel member and having an outer diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the wheel. Cross bars connect the side parts and extend across the periphery of the wheel. Studs on the attachment fit into holes in the wheel, allowing mounting and removal of the attachment without use of tools.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for marking of soft contact lenses with identification indicia is disclosed. A film cartridge is provided for supporting a non-gel film having lens marking indicia gel or dye disposed thereon. The cartridge has an opening therein to access the film and a backing pad is positioned proximate the film opposite the opening to disperse marking contact force. A lens supporting pedestal having a curvilinear head is provided for supporting the lens in a marking position. A pair of spring biased latches are provided for engaging either end of the cartridge which includes recesses to engage the latching members. A guide is provided for aligning the cartridge, and the film supported therein, with the curvilinear marking head. The cartridge and pedestal are sized to cause a predetermined force to be applied to the film against the backing pad through the lens to be marked. To mark a lens, it is cleaned, rinsed and dried, and positioned on the curvilinear head.

Abstract: Film coating and biaxial orienting apparatus comprising a first uniaxial stretching unit for machine direction orientation of the film, a coating device to provide a liquid coating composition in a center band on the film, a second uniaxial stretching unit for transversely orienting the coated film and having edge holders for gripping the film, and a heater for curing the coating under constrained conditions during setting of the film.

Abstract: An adhesive compound coating apparatus for coating an adhesive compound on leading and trailing beveled end faces of a rubber strip material, comprising: a conveyor unit for conveying the strip material in its longitudinal direction; a coating roller disposed to have a center axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip material and rotatable about its center axis with respect to the conveyor unit, the coating roller being movable with respect to the conveyor unit between a first position having the center axis of the coating roller positioned below the upper surface of the conveyor unit and a second position having the peripheral surface of the coating roller positioned above the upper surface of the conveyor unit; a drive unit for driving the coating roller to rotate about its center axis; an adhesive compound supplying unit for supplying and applying the adhesive compound on the peripheral surface of the coating roller; a detecting unit operative to detect the positions of th

Abstract: A can manufacturing method comprises applying a water-soluble resin sealing substance to the side and end seam edges of a can body blank and end plates, producing a thin layer of sealing substance on the side and end seam edges under hot drying atmospheres, seaming the side edges of the body blank including the end edges of the end plates to form a complete can, and subjecting the seamed portions to an applied heating to allow the layered sealing substance in the seamed portions to melt and unite the seamed portions. The apparatus permits a sealing substance to be applied on the side edges of a can body blank on the conveying path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for the production of stamp or photo album leaves with slip-in pockets for the stamps. Two transparent sheets in web form are linearly bonded to one another, and slip-in pockets are stamped out of the bonded sheet material to form double sheet pockets joined along a linear edge. The slip-in pockets are stamped out of the double sheet web by a stamping tool assembly in a predetermined arrangement corresponding to the pocket placement intended for the album leaf, and holds them firmly in this arrangement by a partial vacuum. In the meantime, an adhesive has been applied to the album leaf in the places provided for the slip-in pockets. The album leaf is then brought into contact with the slip-in pockets held fast by partial vacuum on the stamping tool so that the pockets are secured to the album leaf.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for the production of stamp or photo album leaves with slip-in pockets for the stamps. Two transparent sheets in web form are linearly bonded to one another, and slip-in pockets are stamped out of the bonded sheet material to form double sheet pockets joined along a linear edge. The slip-in pockets are stamped out of the double sheet web by a stamping tool assembly in a predetermined arrangement corresponding to the pocket placement intended for the album leaf, and holds them firmly in this arrangement by a partial vacuum. In the meantime, an adhesive has been applied to the album leaf in the places provided for the slip-in pockets. The album leaf is then brought into contact with the slip-in pockets held fast by partial vacuum on the stamping tool so that the pockets are secured to the album leaf.

Abstract: An apparatus to apply uniform amounts of adhesive to containers at a high rate of speed. Containers are selected at a variable interval. The containers are positioned against dual spiral timing screws (one timing screw above the other). Turning the timing screws a constant (but adjustable) number of degrees with respect to each other while they rotate at the same speed will either advance a container in a level position or they may be advanced while tilted, forward or backward depending upon the relative position of the upper and lower timing screw. While the container is advancing, it is also being turned so that the upper surfaces of the container may be positioned against a rotating cylinder to which a layer of adhesive is continuously applied. In this manner adhesive may be applied around the entire circumference of a container on the top, inside edge, outside edge or both edges.

Abstract: The raised edge part of a deep-drawn plastic cover is printed by pressing a carrier of a resilient deformable material, carrying a coloring composition, against the raised edge part.An apparatus for manufacturing the plastic cover comprises a deformable carrier for carrying a coloring composition. The carrier is integral with a cylindrical part connected with a first cylinder. Two concentric cylinders, positioned around the first cylinder at either side thereof, deform annular parts of resilient material and press these annular parts against the raised edge part when, on the one hand, the first cylinder and, on the other hand, the two concentric cylinders are moved with respect to each other.The coloring composition may also be carried by a layer-shaped carrier material.