Abstract: An additive manufacturing system for producing a three-dimensional article includes a print engine, a post-fabrication powder removal apparatus, a transport mechanism, and a controller. The post fabrication removal apparatus includes a rotary frame defining an internal receptacle cavity, a plurality of clamps coupled to a corresponding plurality of actuators, a clamping plate coupled to a lift apparatus, and an agitation device mounted to the clamping plate. The controller is configured to perform the following steps: (1) Operate the transport mechanism to transport the build box to the internal receptacle cavity. (2) Operate the plurality of actuators to engage the build box with the plurality of clamps to secure the build box to the rotary frame. (3) Operate the rotary frame to rotate the build box until unfused powder begins to exit the build box. (4) Operate the agitation device to facilitate pouring of the unfused powder from the build box.

Abstract: A device for treating substrates by a treating liquid has at least one rotatably supported support roller which a substrate to be treated rests on during operation. The support roller has a hollow cylinder having a porous rigid material which the substrate to be treated rests on during operation. The device is configured to deliver, during operation, treating liquid via the interior of the hollow cylinder of the at least one support roller through the porous rigid material to the external surface of the hollow cylinder in order to treat at least one surface of the substrate by the treating liquid. The device is configured to treat several substrates in the form of plate-shaped separate wafers arranged one behind the other and/or next to one another in the device, by the treating liquid and to transport the substrates in a transport plane during the treatment.

Abstract: A system for depositing a composite filler material into a channel of a composite structure includes an end-effector configured to extrude a bead of the filler material into the channel. The filler material can comprise a first group of relatively long fibers, a second group of relatively short fibers and a resin. A drive system is configured to move the end-effector relative to the channel, and a position sensor is configured to detect the position of the bead relative to the channel. A controller is configured to operate the drive system in response to the detected position and to operate the end-effector to heat and compress the filler material so as to orient the longer fibers in a substantially longitudinal direction relative to the channel and the shorter fibers in substantially random directions relative to the channel when the bead is extruded into the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed are a substrate support apparatus and an apparatus for examining the seal pattern of an LCD cell. The substrate support apparatus includes a movable stage provided with drawing nozzles for attaching a substrate to an upper surface and adapted to rotate by a predetermined angle; a fixed stage spaced from the movable stage and provided with floating nozzles for ejecting air upward and drawing nozzles for drawing air downward; and a driving device coupled to the movable stage to rotate the movable stage. The apparatus for examining the seal pattern of an LCD cell includes the substrate support apparatus; and a gantry unit including support platforms positioned on both sides of the substrate support apparatus, a bridge positioned above the substrate support apparatus to connect the support platforms, and a correction device coupled to the bridge to examine and repair a seal pattern of a substrate.

Abstract: A paper coater includes a frame, an entry guide roll and an exit guide roll both carried by the frame and along a path of travel of a continuous paper sheet. The paper coater includes independently controllable hot wax applicators carried by the frame between the entry and exit guide rolls. Each independently controllable hot wax applicator includes a press roll, an engraved applicator roll opposite the press roll so that the continuous paper sheet is therebetween, and with the engraved applicator roll extending into a hot wax reservoir to pick up hot wax. Each wax applicator includes a doctor blade adjacent the engraved applicator roll to control a thickness of hot wax. At least one selectively operable positioner relatively moves the press and engraved applicator rolls between active and idle positions. The paper coater provides different wax application rates and can be reconfigured relatively quickly between different application rates.

Abstract: A co-extrusion device has at least one first inlet port to receive a first material, at least one second inlet port to receive a second material, a first combining channel arranged to receive the first material and the second material and combine the first and second materials into a first combined flow flowing in a first direction. a splitter channel arranged to receive the first combined flow and to split the first combined flow into at least two split flows in a second direction at least partially orthogonal to the first direction, wherein each split flow consists of the first and second materials, and a second combining channel arranged to receive the split flows and combine the split flows into a second combined flow in the first direction, and at least one exit orifice arranged to allow the materials to exit the device as a single flow.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for fabricating a thin film solar cell includes the following steps. A first absorber material is deposited as a layer A on a substrate while applying pressure to the substrate/layer A. A second absorber material is deposited as a layer B on layer A while applying pressure to the substrate/layer B. A third absorber material is deposited as a layer C on layer B while applying pressure to the substrate/layer C. A fourth absorber material is deposited as a layer D on layer C while applying pressure to the substrate/layer D. The first absorber material comprises copper, the second absorber material comprises indium, the third absorber material comprises gallium, and the fourth absorber material comprises one or more of sulfur and selenium, and wherein by way of performing the steps of claim 1 a chalcogenide absorber layer is formed on the substrate.

Abstract: A solar cell extrusion printing system includes a printhead assembly having one or more elongated valve structures that are adjustably disposed adjacent to the outlet orifices of selected nozzle channels, and a valve control device for controlling the position of the valve structures to facilitate controllable ink flow through selected nozzle channels of the printhead assembly during the gridline printing process. The printhead assembly defines an elongated opening (e.g., a slot or hole) that that intersects (i.e., passes through) each of the selected nozzle channels, and an elongated member is movably disposed in the slot and is selectively movable between a first (opened) position, in which the valve structure extrusion material is passed by the valve structure through the nozzle channel and out of the printhead, and a closed position, in which the extrusion material is blocked by the valve structure and prevented from passing through the nozzle channel.

Abstract: A grip member and a method of making such a grip member including at least a polymerized region with two or more polymers. The first and second polymers cooperate to each form a portion of the top surface of the region. The region may be combined with a substrate to form a sheet. The sheet may be formed into a grip interface having any of a number of shapes including a panel shape. In the case of a panel shaped grip interface, the panel can then be attached to an underlisting sleeve to form the grip. Some versions of such a grip reduce impact shock and provide a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a spirally wrapped polyurethane-felt grip while allowing the use of multiple colors being polymerized together. The grip may be easily installed onto a golf club shaft and may further accommodate the use of polymers including various different characteristics including level of tackiness or durometer.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, equipment for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a first block, a plurality of stamp pins, a second block and a plurality of springs. The first block includes a plurality of first through-holes penetrating from a first major surface to a second major surface. The stamp pins are inserted into each of the first through-holes from the first major surface, each of the stamp pins having an end projected from the second major surface and being capable of moving forward and backward in the insertion direction. The second block has a plurality of second through-holes with an inner diameter larger than an inner diameter of the first through-holes, the second through-holes being disposed so as to overlap with the first through-holes; and the springs are disposed in each of the second through-holes, for biasing the stamp pins in the insertion direction.

Abstract: A rolling contact layer-by-layer assembly device comprises at least one roller, a cylinder substrate and a motor to rotate the cylinder substrate. The assembly device optionally includes at least one rinsing nozzle and air applicator. The rollers each provide a polyelectrolyte solution to the surface of the cylinder substrate, the polyelectrolyte solutions having an affinity for each other. Excess polyelectrolyte solution can be washed using the rinsing nozzle followed by a drying step prior to the application of the second polyelectrolyte solution. A plurality of bilayers is produced by the continuous application of polyelectrolyte solutions to form an LBL article such as a nano-composite article or film. The film is then removed from the surface of the cylinder substrate.

Abstract: A tire coating apparatus for applying fluid to vehicle tires in a vehicle washing system, includes a pair of mechanical applicators, which each have at least one coating applicator disposed thereon for contacting the vehicle tires to apply the fluid. One mechanical applicator is intended to engage the tires on a right side of a vehicle while the other mechanical applicator is intended to engage the tires on a left side of the vehicle. The mechanical applicators also include a guide portion for guiding the vehicle wheel when a patron had elected not to have a coating fluid applied to the vehicle wheels. The mechanical applicators are rotatable between an initial position where the coating applicators are in a non-coating position to a second position where the coating applicators are intended to contact a vehicle tire.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a deposition system are provided to deposit a thin coating layer on flat substrates, such as semiconductors or panels. In an embodiment, liquid supplied rollers accepting liquid media provide liquid chemicals to the substrates for coating the substrates. The liquid delivery system can control the flow and the pressure of the liquid to achieve optimum process condition with minimum excess waste. In another embodiment, rollers with non-uniform distribution of liquid media provide a non-uniform thickness profile on the substrates, which can be used to compensate for the non-uniformity of subsequent processes.

Abstract: A tire dressing applicator comprises a support and one or more foam plastic elements mounted on the support so as to contact a tire sidewall and transfer dressing onto the tire sidewall. A distribution system drips or drizzles dressing onto the element(s) after which it is spread over and into the element(s) surface. The elements can be toroidal or rectangular and have anti-distortion pins embedded therein.

Abstract: Before the application of a liquid application agent to a base material having at least an outer surface of uneven shape, a low-viscosity liquid having a lower viscosity than that of the application agent is applied to a region of the base material, the application agent being supposed to be applied to the region. The low-viscosity liquid is preferably a liquid having compatibility with the application agent.

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: Embodiments relate to a fine particle applicator including a loading vessel, a metering roller positioned adjacent the loading vessel, a first stippling roller in contact with the metering roller, a high speed roller, positioned adjacent the metering roller such that bristles of the metering roller and bristles of the high speed roller overlap sufficient to form an interference zone, a second stippling roller, in contact with the high speed roller, a stippling shoe positioned adjacent at least the metering roller and high speed roller and a housing. At least a portion of a surface of the stippling shoe closest to at least the metering roller and high speed roller includes substantially the same curvature as the roller nearest the surface.

Abstract: A paper coater includes a frame, an entry guide roll and an exit guide roll both carried by the frame and along a path of travel of a continuous paper sheet. The paper coater includes independently controllable hot wax applicators carried by the frame between the entry and exit guide rolls. Each hot wax applicator includes a press roll, an engraved applicator roll opposite the press roll so that the continuous paper sheet is therebetween, and with the engraved applicator roll extending into a hot wax reservoir to pick up hot wax. Each wax applicator includes a doctor blade adjacent the engraved applicator roll to control a thickness of hot wax. At least one selectively operable positioner relatively moves the press and engraved applicator rolls between active and idle positions. The paper coater provides different wax application rates and can be reconfigured relatively quickly between different application rates.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes: a coating roller configured to apply a coating liquid to an object to be coated; a supply roller configured to supply the coating liquid to the coating roller, wherein: the supply roller has a circumferential surface of which a width is larger than a width of a circumferential surface of the coating roller, the circumferential surface of the supply roller has a contact region configured to make contact with the coating roller and non-contact regions configured not to make contact with the coating roller, the contact region has a surface state different from a surface state of the non-contact regions such that a flow velocity of the coating liquid flowing on the non-contact regions is faster than a flow velocity of the coating liquid flowing on the contact region; and a coating liquid supply device configured to supply the coating liquid to the supply roller.

Abstract: A first coating rod placed on an upper-surface side of a resin film is pressed onto the resin film in a state where the first coating rod is circumscribed and supported by support members each comprising a pair of rollers and spaced with intervals therebetween in a length direction of the first coating rod so that the first coating rod is rotated in a forward direction at a speed substantially equal to that of the resin film, and a lower surface of the resin film is supported by a guide roll or a second coating rod placed on a downstream side of the first coating rod and an upstream side of a tenter so that the coating liquid continuously measured and supplied to an upper surface of the resin film is smoothened by the first coating rod.

Abstract: A method of creating a fluid layer in the micrometer range includes transferring a fluid between substrates and forming a fluid layer. A surface energy of a first substrate releasing the fluid is higher than a surface energy of a fluid on the first substrate to create a first fluid deposit on the first substrate. A surface energy of a second substrate accepting the fluid is lower than a surface energy of a fluid on the second substrate to create a second fluid deposit on the second substrate that is reduced as compared to the first fluid deposit. A surface energy of a third substrate accepting the fluid is higher than a surface energy of a fluid on the third substrate to create a substantially homogeneous third fluid deposit on the third substrate that forms the fluid layer.

Abstract: A roll coater can be modified by the addition of one or more needle tubes that supply coating fluid to the roll coater in discrete locations across the face of the coating roll. The needle tubes supply a localized band of coating material onto the coating roll superimposed over the uniform coating layer already present on the surface of the coating roll from an upstream coating pond creating a stripe pattern over the uniform coating layer. By varying the relative speeds of the coating rolls in the coater, the width of the stripe can also be adjusted.

Abstract: A paint edging apparatus includes a body having front and rear ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, the body receiving a paint reservoir for supplying paint to an applicator portion of the apparatus, the body including a handle extending rearwardly at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis. An urging mechanism selectively engages the paint reservoir to discharge paint therefrom. A vibrator mounted to the body and operatively connected to the paint applicator portion of the apparatus imparts an oscillatory motion to the paint applicator. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the handle for activating the vibrator, wherein a user can move the apparatus over a work surface to apply paint to the work surface and also pivot the trigger at the same time by grasping the handle with a single hand.

Abstract: A tire coating apparatus that is intended to apply coating fluid to vehicle tires in a vehicle washing system when selected by a patron. The tire coating apparatus includes a pair of mechanical applicators, which each include one or more coating applicators disposed thereon for contacting the vehicle tires to apply a coating fluid thereto when selected by a patron. One mechanical applicator includes one or more coating applicator members that are intended to contact the tires on a right side of a vehicle while the other mechanical applicator includes one or more coating applicators that are intended to contact the tires on a left side of the vehicle. The mechanical applicators also include a guide portion for contacting and guiding the vehicle wheel when a patron had elected not to have a coating fluid applied to the vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A tire coating apparatus for applying fluid to vehicle tires in a vehicle washing system, includes a pair of mechanical applicators, which each have at least one coating applicator disposed thereon for contacting the vehicle tires to apply the fluid. One mechanical applicator is intended to engage the tires on a right side of a vehicle while the other mechanical applicator is intended to engage the tires on a left side of the vehicle. The mechanical applicators also include a guide portion for guiding the vehicle wheel when a patron had elected not to have a coating fluid applied to the vehicle wheels. The mechanical applicators are rotatable between an initial position where the coating applicators are in a non-coating position to a second position where the coating applicators are intended to contact a vehicle tire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for applying adhesives, optionally in a retrofit-free manner, in particular PUR adhesives and dispersion adhesives, in particular PVAc adhesives, to planar objects, in particular panel-shaped components, which are made of wood, derived timber products, plastic material or the like at least in some sections, comprising at least one application roller for applying the adhesive and at least one metering roller for metering out the adhesive, the rollers being arranged next to one another forming a tapering gap into which the adhesive is supplied, wherein a glue reservoir for hot-melt adhesive and a glue reservoir for dispersion adhesive are provided, which are connected to the gap by means of a supply system or adhesive.

Abstract: A device 1 for the application of coating agents in the edge area of the small sides of workpieces 8 comprises a conveyance device 2, a coating roller 3, and at least two coating stamps 4. The coating roller 3 and/or the coating stamps 4 is/are advanced to the workpiece 8 with the help of pneumatic cylinders 6. The coating roller 3 and the coating stamps 4 in each case include a spraying device 5. The spraying processes of the coating roller 3 and of the coating stamps 4 are in each case pneumatically controllable.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, equipment for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a first block, a plurality of stamp pins, a second block and a plurality of springs. The first block includes a plurality of first through-holes penetrating from a first major surface to a second major surface. The stamp pins are inserted into each of the first through-holes from the first major surface, each of the stamp pins having an end projected from the second major surface and being capable of moving forward and backward in the insertion direction. The second block has a plurality of second through-holes with an inner diameter larger than an inner diameter of the first through-holes, the second through-holes being disposed so as to overlap with the first through-holes; and the springs are disposed in each of the second through-holes, for biasing the stamp pins in the insertion direction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a deposition system are provided to deposit a thin coating layer on flat substrates, such as semiconductors or panels. In an embodiment, liquid supplied rollers accepting liquid media provide liquid chemicals to the substrates for coating the substrates. The liquid delivery system can control the flow and the pressure of the liquid to achieve optimum process condition with minimum excess waste. In another embodiment, rollers with non-uniform distribution of liquid media provide a non-uniform thickness profile on the substrates, which can be used to compensate for the non-uniformity of subsequent processes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface, the method comprising: applying a pre-wet material to a surface of a substrate; depositing a viscous material atop the pre-wet material; rotating the substrate about an axis to spread the viscous material along the surface of the substrate toward a substrate edge; and depositing additional pre-wet material in a path along the surface and adjacent the spreading viscous material.

Abstract: This liquid applicator covers all sides of substantially flat and dimensional surfaces of boards or siding with stain or paint in a uniform manner. The applicator has an upper and lower series of rollers and wiping agents, a set of vertical rollers, and a paint collection assembly. Preferably, some of the upper rollers and some of the lower rollers will consist of horizontal wet-rollers which receive liquid from an outside source. The remaining rollers are horizontal dry-rollers which absorb, smooth and buff the surface. The vertical rollers coat the side aspects of a board. All rollers spread paint rapidly over all board surfaces in a uniform manner. The main components have adjustment features: the rollers move vertically and toggle clamps and the like permit custom selection and sizing for each of the rollers and wipers. A catch pan has a drain plug at or near its lowest point.

Abstract: Before the application of a liquid application agent to a base material having at least an outer surface of uneven shape, a low-viscosity liquid having a lower viscosity than that of the application agent is applied to a region of the base material, the application agent being supposed to be applied to the region. The low-viscosity liquid is preferably a liquid having compatibility with the application agent.

Abstract: A tire dressing applicator comprises a support and one or more foam plastic elements mounted on the support so as to contact a tire sidewall and transfer dressing onto the tire sidewall. A distribution system drips or drizzles dressing onto the element(s) after which it is spread over and into the element(s) surface. The elements can be toroidal or rectangular and have anti-distortion pins embedded therein.

Abstract: An encapsulation apparatus capable of securely sealing a gap of a display panel and improving intensity of the display panel, and a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display device using the encapsulation apparatus are taught. The encapsulation apparatus includes an injection port having tapered projecting edges formed in both sides of one end the injection port, and injecting a reinforcing material into a gap of a display panel in a dual surface contact manner, the first substrate and the second substrate being attached to each other using a sealant; and a supporter coupled to the injection port and supporting the injection port.

Abstract: A protective gum solution coating apparatus for coating a protective gum solution on a lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a pair of upstream side rollers in a gum section, a pair of downstream side rollers in the gum section, and a protective gum solution feeding device, wherein, in a plane orthogonal to the axes of the rollers. An upper roller of the pair of downstream side rollers inclines to a direction opposite to a direction where the lithographic printing plate precursor progresses so that an angle “a” between a line which links the centers of the lower roller and the upper roller of the pair of downstream side rollers and a line which links the center of the lower roller of the pair of downstream side rollers and the contact point CP becomes 0<a?5 degrees.

Abstract: A tire dressing applicator assembly comprises a linearly arranged series of toroidally-shaped plastic rollers having one or more beveled edges and reinforced for shape retaining purposes by pins which extend axially through the bodies of the elements outboard of a center opening which is adapted to receive a support shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to the repair and removal of erosion or impact damage using hand sandable elastomeric coatings on a curved substrate, particularly such surfaces as the leading edge of the airfoil. Specialized applicators and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tire dressing applicator comprises a support shaft mounted between the ends of a bracket and a plurality of tire dressing applicator foam rollers mounted on the shaft for rotation both with the shaft and in unison with one another and, as necessary when contacting a tire sidewall, relative to the shalt itself to prevent and/or reduce unnecessary roller wear. A drizzle-type system of dressing dispenser pipes drizzles dressing onto the outside surfaces of the rollers and a felt flap spreads the dressing and prevents waste which is characteristic of spray type systems. A quick-release mechanism associated with one end of the roller shaft where it is connected to the bracket permits the shaft to be released for the purpose of replacing worn rollers. Individual rollers are constructed using hard plastic cages which are adhesively bonded in toroidal foam volumes to prevent lateral scrunching or distortion of rollers during use.

Abstract: Means for dispensing a powdery colouring substance onto the surface of a mix (14) comprising stone, stone-like, glass or ceramic material. The means comprise at least one dispensing device (28) for containing and dispensing a powdery colouring substance (11) and at least one spreading device (30). The spreading device (30) comprises at least one moving perforated plate (100) which receives a metered amount of said colouring substance (11) from the dispensing device (28) and distributes it over the surface of the mix (14).

Abstract: A drywall hopper assembly that contains a double blade that can apply drywall mud to both interior and exterior drywall corners with no blade change. A zigzag blade can contain two grooves, one for interior corners and one for exterior corners. With this blade arrangement, an operator can quickly move from one type of corner to another without using multiple tools, multiple blades or hand application methods to apply mud. The present invention can contain a pliable release port to present mud equally to an interior or an exterior corner. There can be such a port on both the top and bottom of the blade so that mud is smoothly applied as trim moves through the hopper or the hopper is moved along the trim.

Abstract: Device for the application of fluid coats to surfaces. The device includes a main body (1) through whose back part closed (1b) and by means of a movable connection (2a) with a brake (20), connects to a command grip (2) that allows several angular positions for the main body (1). It has a set of rollers (3) that, rotationally mounted on the lateral walls (1c) of said main body (1) and bulging out by the open front part (1 a) of same (1), are fed with the fluid supplied by a distribution device (5) that is connected to a feeding circuit (4) and whose supply comes from an auxiliary feeding device (40) that may be regulated by an operation means (4b).

Abstract: Embodiments according to this disclosure include methods and systems for lubricating sheet metal stock by wiping a controlled amount of lubricant onto the surfaces of the sheet metal with strips of material, such as felt, saturated with the lubricant. The lubrication methods and systems disclosed herein can also provide for control of the pressure at which the lubricant is delivered, the volume of lubricant delivered, and the frequency lubricant is delivered to the felt strips. The lubricant is delivered to the felt strips at a number of locations and the felt material is configured to naturally wick the lubricant from the injection sites to the spaces between injection sites to substantially saturate the entire strip.

Abstract: An apparatus for dressing and/or cleaning tires of a vehicle. The apparatus has a plurality of brushes in a line, at least some of which further apply fluid onto the tire.

Abstract: A sheet-fed offset printing press for printing multiple colors on both sides of sheets, preferably on sheets of paper, includes a first row of in-line printing units for printing a first side of the sheet, followed by a reversing device, followed by a second row of in-line printing units for printing the other side of the sheets, and followed by one or more varnishing units that are disposed in such a way, or include varnishing blanket cylinders that are disposed in such a way, that the front sides and the back sides of the passing sheets are varnished. A further reversing device is inserted between two varnishing units. A method of printing multiple colors on both sides of sheets is also provided.

Abstract: A sheet-fed offset printing press prints multiple colors on both sides of sheets, preferably on sheets of paper. A first row of in-line printing units print a first side of the sheet, before the sheets are turned in a reversing device, which is followed by a second row of in-line printing units for printing the other side of the sheets. The second row of in-line printing units is followed by one or more varnishing units that are arranged in such a way or include varnishing blanket cylinders that are arranged in such a way that the front sides and the back sides of the passing sheets are varnished.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing a regular film of foodstuff, comprising a first roll on to which foodstuff is applied in fluid or plastic form, and an independent second roll spaced from the first by a distance t1 on to which a film of foodstuff of thickness t1 is applied by means of the first roll. Also apparatus and method for producing a layered foodstuff produce additionally comprising a doctor blade on the second roll and a rotary former including a number of cavities in which the foodstuff is collected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bar coating method comprising the step of: weighing and applying a coating liquid by the bar with bringing the bar into contact with a continuously running web and supplying the coating liquid to an feed side of the web with respect to the bar to form a coating liquid puddle, wherein a plurality of coating liquids are supplied to the feed side of the web with respect to the bar via a plurality of slits formed in a multistage form in an feed direction of the web in order to apply the coating liquid having a high viscosity or low wettability without problems.

Abstract: A skin marking device can include two or more skin marking members and a holding member coupled with the two or more skin marking members. The holding member can include at least one adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly can adjust at least one of width or length between the skin marking members. In an example, a suture holder device can include a base and a member coupled with the base. The member can include one or more suture assembly holders. At least one attachment can be coupled with the base. The attachment can be adapted to couple the suture holder device with other structure.

Abstract: A control apparatus is disclosed for controlling nip pressure in a nip of a metering size press. The apparatus includes a metering size press roll and a backing roll which cooperates with the size press roll for defining therebetween the nip. A support post is provided for rotatably supporting the backing roll. A linear bearing is disposed beneath the support post for mounting the support post. Also, a moving device is connected to the support post for moving the support post and the backing roll supported by the support post such that the supported backing roll and the support post mounted on the linear bearing is moved for controlling the nip pressure in the nip between the rolls.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a coating apparatus and method for substantially simultaneously forming a plurality of coatings on a substrate and to a method of analyzing at least one characteristic or property of the coatings.