Abstract: A device (5) for loading rolls (R) in a machine (1) includes a rotating member (6) that rotates around an axis (A) of rotation and having a plurality of radial elements (17A, 17B, 17C, 17D; 17E) spaced angularly with respect to each other. The radial elements define receiving seats (16) for rolls. At least one of the receiving seats (16) is suitable for assuming at least two distinct configurations for receiving and handling rolls (R) of different radial dimensions.

Abstract: A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath. The label includes a label substrate, the label substrate includes an attaching side, the attaching side being attached through an adhesive; and the label attaches to the peaks and spans across the valleys and circumferentially wraps around the sheath.

Abstract: A mandrel for a molding process that includes a first portion that has a first portion outer surface, a first portion inner surface, a first portion first end, and a first portion second end. A thickness of the first portion first end is greater than the first portion second end. A second portion has a second portion outer surface, a second portion inner surface, a second portion first end, and a second portion second end. A thickness of the second portion first end is smaller than the second portion second end. The first portion inner surface engages the second portion inner surface to form a mandrel that has a constant cross-section.

Abstract: The heat transmission roll for a rotary cylindrical heat exchanger comprising layers formed by two superposed strips wound around the core, where the first strip (1) is corrugated transversely to form regular waves with wave crests (3) on the one side of the strip, and wave troughs (4) on the other side of the strip (4), while the second strip (2) is basically flat. Formed on all wave crests (3) of the first strip (1) are bulges (5) featuring slits (6), where one of the slit edges is formed into a tongue (7), while the second strip (2) features separate indentations (8) to accommodate the bulges (5) on the first strip (1), where the depth of the indentation corresponds to the pitch (h) of the bulge.

Abstract: A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath. The label includes a label substrate, the label substrate includes an attaching side, the attaching side being attached through an adhesive; and the label attaches to the peaks and spans across the valleys and circumferentially wraps around the sheath.

Abstract: A wireless charging mousepad structure and processes are provided. The processes include providing a bottom seat and disposing a first cloth on the bottom seat, bonding the first cloth to the bottom seat through a first glue, embedding a coil layer into the first glue, disposing a second glue on a second cloth, laminating the second glue on the coil layer, and embedding the coil layer in the first glue and the second glue by heat pressing. Thereby, the wireless charging mousepad is completed.

Abstract: A dispenser housing for dispensing a multi-layer tape transfer tape used in a paper web turn-up operation, the transfer tape being the combination of a tape substrate coated on one side with a web grabbing adhesive and on the other side with a mounting adhesive and an affixed cord or cordlike feature, and a release liner having a release liner substrate fully coated on a first side with a release layer and zone-coated on a second side with a release layer, the transfer tape being wound onto a single spool with the release liner facing inward and the mounting side adhesive facing outward, such that buckling is precluded when the transfer tape is unwound from the spool.

Abstract: A method of making a waveguide, comprises: extruding a first dielectric material as a waveguide core of the waveguide, wherein the waveguide core is elongate; and coextruding an outer layer with the waveguide core, wherein the outer layer is arranged around the waveguide core.

Abstract: A packaged flexible film is described. The packaged flexible film includes (i) a cylindrical core having an outer surface; (ii) a supply of flexible film wound about the core with a leading edge adjacent the outer surface and forming a connection ridge along the outer surface; and (iii) a cover strip comprising a compressed compressible cover material covering said connection ridge. Also described are a packaging system for flexible film and a multilayer flexible film packaging tape.

Abstract: Strong, light-weight composite laminates are made by impregnating layers of paper with a cellulose nanofiber (CNF) slurry, laying the coated papers up in a plurality of layers or stack, and subjecting the stack to pressure and heat for a period of time sufficient to cause the CNF to impregnate, reinforce, and bond the paper layers into a composite. The resulting composite has impressive mechanical strength and exhibits a substantially homogeneous composition throughout its depth. The composite should have good strength to weight properties, and be recyclable or compostable.

Abstract: A medium includes a base layer and a separation layer. First to fifth regions are defined in the medium along a first direction in this order. Portions of the base layer which are in contact with the separation layer are stickable in at least a part of the first region and the fifth region and are not stickable in the second region and the fourth region. A length, in a second direction, of a second-side end portion of the fifth region in the first direction is less than a length, in the second direction, of a first-side end portion of the third region in the first direction. A length, in the second direction, of a first-side end portion of the fifth region in the first direction is less than the length, in the second direction, of the second-side end portion of the fifth region in the first direction.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing a membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell may include top and bottom side bonding rolls respectively disposed above and below a transfer path through which an electrolyte membrane and top and bottom electrode films transferred with a predetermined line speed, one of the top side and bottom side bonding rolls provided reciprocally movable in a vertical direction through a first driving source, and transfer anode and cathode catalyst electrode layers of the top and bottom electrode films to top and bottom sides of the electrolyte membrane while compressing the top and bottom electrode films; film rewinders provided above and below the transfer path to rewind the top and bottom electrode films; and a compulsive driving roll provided in a rewinding path of an electrode film rewound by one of the film rewinders and selectively compulsively feeding the electrode film with a predetermined driving speed.

Abstract: A method for bonding the tail of a convolutely wound log to the body is provided. The method comprises the use of a bonding material to bond the tail to the wound log. The bonding material is applied to application sites arranged in a non-uniform pattern.

Abstract: A medium includes a base layer and a separation layer stacked on each other. Regions are defined along a first direction. The regions include: a first region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer is stickable; a second region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer is non-stickable; and a third region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer is at least partly stickable. Four first vertexes of a first imaginary trapezoid shape which are located on an outer shape of the first region and four second vertexes of a second imaginary trapezoid shape which are located on an outer shape of the third region are symmetric with respect to an axis parallel with a second direction.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for therapeutic and/or diagnostic use in or on a patient's body. The device can have a sheath and a tool. The sheath can be made, at least in part, from a laminate. The laminate can have reinforcement fibers in longitudinal, latitudinal, helical, and/or other configurations around the sheath. The tool can be at least partially within the sheath. The tool can be attached to the sheath at one or more lengths along the tool. The sheath can be removed from the tool and replaced.

Abstract: The glove application device enables the placement of a glove on a glove retainer. An inverted glove is provided to the user to simplify placement of the glove on the glove retainer. The inverted glove presents a donning surface for insertion of the user's hands when installed onto the glove retainer. A glove indicator on the glove aligns with an orientation indicator, such as a particular location on the glove retainer, a component, or a device indicator. The application device provides an indicator such as a release toggle, a device indicator, or other component of the device that informs the user of the proper orientation of the glove when placing the glove on the glove retainer.

Abstract: The manufacturing device is provided with a first roller and a second roller for molding an uneven-thickness film. The first roller is provided with a truncated-cone-shaped portion and a disc-shaped portion, the diameter of the disc-shaped portion is larger than the diameter of a large-diameter face of the truncated-cone-shaped portion, and the second roller is provided with a column-shaped portion. A thick part is formed in a molded body of the uneven-thickness film between the truncated-cone-shaped portion of the first roller and the column-shaped portion of the second roller, and a thin connecting part is formed in the molded body between the disc-shaped portion of the first roller and the column-shaped portion of the second roller.

Abstract: A blade element is provided and includes courses of bias plies continuously machine-wrapped about leading and trailing edges at an angle relative to a long axis of the blade axis and unidirectional plies interwoven in parallel with the long axis between adjacent courses of the bias plies on upper and lower surfaces to promote respective tangential geometries of the bias plies at the leading and trailing edges, the unidirectional plies not extending into the leading and trailing edges.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for laminate material bonding. A bonding agent may be applied to a first layer. A second layer may be placed onto the bonding agent on the first layer to form a laminate material. The laminate material may be placed between a first piece of non-compliant material with a first piece of compliant material and a second piece of non-compliant material with a second piece of compliant material. The laminate material may be in contact with the first piece non-compliant material and the second piece of non-compliant material. Pressure may be applied to the laminate material by applying pressure to the first piece of compliant material for a curing time of the bonding agent.

Abstract: A roll (10) of glass ribbon (20) and an interleaf material (40) disposed in alternating layers, wherein a layer of the interleaf material is pinned to an adjacent layer of the glass ribbon by an electrostatic force that is of a value so that a shear force required to cause slip between the interleaf material and the glass ribbon is greater than or equal to 10 times that required to cause slip between them when not electrostatically pinned together. Methods for winding and unwinding the roll, as well as an apparatus for winding the glass ribbon and interleaf material into a roll, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing apparatus fills a vial having a polygonal cross-sectional shape with medicines to dispense the medicines. The apparatus contains a stocker, a first vial transporting unit, a vial orienting unit, a labeling unit, a second vial transporting unit, a medicine filling unit, and a vial discharging window. The stocker stores the vial. The first vial transporting unit transports the vial from the stocker to the labeling unit. The vial orienting unit adjusts an orientation of the vial. The labeling unit labels the vial. The second vial transporting unit transports the vial from the labeling unit to the medicine filling unit. The medicine filling unit fills the vial with the medicines. The second vial transporting unit further transports the vial from the medicine filling unit to the vial discharging window, where the vial is discharged through the vial discharging window.

Abstract: An assembly for feeding backing ribbon for adhesive labels for labeling products to be labeled, comprising a splicing device and at least two supporting elements for the backing ribbon, the splicing device being intended to perform on command the splice between a first splicing region, formed on a first backing ribbon being unwound from a first supporting element, and a second splicing region, formed on a second backing ribbon wound on a second supporting element, the first backing ribbon supporting a plurality of adhesive labels which are arranged, mutually spaced, on the face directed toward the second splicing region; the first backing ribbon having, when associated with the respective first supporting element, at least one portion that is free from self-adhesive labels and forms the first splicing region; the portion is located substantially at the end of the first backing ribbon that is associated with the first supporting element.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a reinforced membrane-seal assembly includes: (i) providing a carrier material; (ii) providing a planar reinforcing component having one or more first regions including pores and a second region including pores, the first regions being patches and non-continuous and the second region surrounding the first regions and being continuous; (iii) depositing an ion-conducting component; (iv) drying the ion-conducting component; (v) depositing a seal component; (vi) drying the seal component (vii) removing the carrier material. In embodiments, ion-conducting component fills the pores in the first regions and seal component fills the pores in the second region; steps (ii), (iii) and (v) can be carried out in any order; step (iv) is carried out subsequent to step (iii); step (vi) is carried out subsequent to step (v); and steps (iv) and (vi) are carried out subsequent to step (ii). Also disclosed is an assembly prepared by such process.

Abstract: A device for preparation of double fabric for down products comprises a printing means that can print an adhesive in a predetermined printing pattern on fabric; a drying means that can dry or fix the adhesive; a laminating means that can stack and laminate the fabrics on which an adhesive is printed; and a bonding means that can bond the fabrics with a cured adhesive by pressing with a predetermined pressing means and high-frequency heating to cure the adhesive; wherein said printing pattern and the pressing pattern are the same in pattern (shape), can be overlapped on the basis of the center line and have a difference in size (width) of 20% or less. Consequently, double fabric for down products thus manufactured has an excellent adhesiveness and durability and an aesthetically excellent pattern line with good clearness and finishing quality.

Abstract: The present device is an adhesive sheet having an adhesive layer consisting of an adhesive composition containing a thermosetting resin and a thermal foaming agent and a coating layer. The coating layer having a resin and provided on the adhesive layer. The coating layer is characterized in that it does not exhibit tackiness at room temperature. In addition, at least a part of the coating layer disappears in a region ranging from an interface between the adhesive layer and the coating layer to a surface of the coating layer by heating the adhesive sheet at a temperature not lower than a curing starting temperature of the adhesive layer and wherein the following inequation is satisfied: T3<T1, T1 is a thermal foaming temperature of the thermal foaming agent, and T3 is a glass transition temperature of the coating layer.

Abstract: A preform for fabricating a wheel rim and a method of making a preform is provided. The preform includes a main section and at least one secondary section, each section being formed from composite materials, such as triaxially braided composite material that includes fibers oriented in at least three directions. The main section forms at least part of a lateral section of the preform and the secondary section forms at least part of a radial portion of the preform, the radial portion of the preform being generally perpendicular to the lateral section of the preform. The preform is fabricated from a plurality of composite layers, at least some being custom composite layers having a plurality of axial fibers interwoven intermittently with substantially consistent first and second sets of biased fibers. In some embodiments, the preform is initially fabricated in an intermediate configuration prior to being moved to a final configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to labels and labelstock materials, and to substances used therein, and components thereof. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing the labelstock and labels, uses thereof and products comprising them.

Abstract: An antifriction bearing cage is disclosed including cage pockets that are used for guiding rolling elements, in particular balls, and are formed by two lateral rings having a common axis of symmetry (R) and by webs interconnecting the lateral rings. The lateral rings are designed as single pieces along with the webs and contain a fabric. The fabric is composed of at least two types of different fibers which impart highly anisotropic properties to the fabric.

Abstract: A spiral separation membrane element including a plurality of separation membrane pairs wound around the outer peripheral surface of a water collection pipe, wherein the plurality of separation membranes include at least two sets of separation membrane pairs in which two adjacent separation membranes are stacked such that the water supply sides of the separation membranes form opposing surfaces, and the water supply-side surfaces at the ends of separation membranes close to the water collection pipe and parallel to the lengthwise direction of the water collection pipe are sealed by a sealing material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a heating method and apparatus in which a plurality of heated regions is superimposed in order to improve energy density control.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A system for electrospinning a fiber matrix on a tubular member includes at least one nozzle, a tubular member in a spaced relationship to the at least one nozzle, and a fluid source for pressurizing a lumen of the tubular member. An electrical potential is applied between the at least one nozzle and either the tubular member or fluid from the fluid source. The electrical potential draws at least one fiber from the at least one nozzle to the tubular member.

Abstract: A wire harness includes plural cables, a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet includes a base sheet, and a self-adhesive layer formed on a whole of only first surface of the base sheet. The first sheet is wound on the plural cables so that a non-self-adhesive layer formed on a second surface, opposite to the first surface, of the first sheet is located inside. The second sheet includes a base sheet and a self-adhesive layer formed on a whole of only first surface of the base sheet. The second sheet is wound on the first sheet so that the self-adhesive layer of the first surface of the second sheet is located inside.

Abstract: A shaped body and a method for producing fiber composite components, wherein the shaped body is formed using a paper and/or cardboard material, at least in part. This makes possible cost-effective manufacture of hollow profiles of any desired length from fiber composite materials, in particular from prepreg materials and/or reinforcing fiber arrangements which are subsequently impregnated with a curable plastics material. The paper and/or cardboard material can be provided with further properties, such as gas-tightness and non-stick properties, by applying suitable functional layers. Moreover, the material makes it possible to produce highly dimensionally stable shaped bodies or support cores, in such a way that fiber composite components having highly reproducible spatial dimensions can be produced. In addition, after curing, the shaped bodies can be collapsed in a simple manner by applying a vacuum and thus removed from the fiber composite component without residues.

Abstract: An apparatus for identifying and gluing the final edge of a log of web material is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention uses an upper unwinding roller, a lower unwinding roller, an unwinding nozzle, and an unwinding detector for identifying the final edge of the log of web material. The log of web material is transferred by an upper belt and a lower belt to a gluing module for gluing the final edge to the log of web material.

Abstract: A method of winding a glass ribbon (10), including: winding an interleaving material (20) and the glass ribbon together to produce a roll (40); and tensioning the interleaving material so as to control a roll inter-layer pressure. By controlling the roll inter-layer pressure, the roll can be formed with straight side walls. The tension in the interleaving material can be controlled so as to be greater than 0 and ?0.25 pounds per linear inch of width of interleaving material. Also, there is provided an apparatus for winding glass ribbon together with interleaving material into a roll. The apparatus includes: an interleaving material supply path; a glass ribbon supply path; a roll winding mechanism (46); and a means (26) for applying tension to interleaving material traveling along the interleaving material supply path, as the interleaving material is wound into roll (40), so as to produce a pressure between the layers of the roll.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus of a core material of a highly reliable vacuum heat insulating material having excellent workability, usability, and heat insulating performance is provided. The manufacturing apparatus of a core material of a vacuum heat insulating material related to the present invention includes: a reel for winding up a fiber assembly which has a predetermined width and is wound on a substantially cylindrical original fabric roll which has been cut to have a predetermined width, at a predetermined number of times; cutting means for cutting the fiber assembly which has been wound on the reel; and a forming member for forming the fiber assembly into a flat-plate-shaped core material after removing from the reel the fiber assembly which has been wound up on the reel at the predetermined number of times and been cut.

Abstract: A method for making a water-degradable paper sheet involves the following: providing at least one strip of a water-soluble binding material in the form of a dry film; providing at least two strips each made of at least one ply of cellulose wadding; placing the strip of water-soluble binding material between the two strips of cellulose wadding; humidifying, assembling and pressing the three strips; and drying the complex strip thus obtained. The sheet thus obtained can be used for making a roll carrier mandrel by helically winding one or more strips from the sheet about a cylinder. Articles produced from the sheet can particularly be used in the field of products for sanitary or domestic use.

Abstract: An example includes a method for forming tubular lengths of linear web material. The example can include winding a portion of linear web material in a tubular configuration such that opposite vertical ends of said linear portion overlap. The example can include welding said overlapping ends to fix said linear portion of linear web material in sleeve configuration. This welding can include heating up at a first temperature a first region of said portion over the whole of which said ends overlap and heating up at a second temperature lower than said first temperature a second region of said portion adjacent to said first region, said ends of said portion of linear web material overlapping over only a part of said second region.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic bolt(FRP) and a method for producing the same are disclosed. The FRP bolt is useful in the industrial areas which require a bolt having electric-insulation, anti-corrosive, thermal-insulation, and non-magnetic properties. The method for producing the FRP bolt includes the steps of: winding a prepreg around a surface of an internal body, wherein the internal body includes a first reinforcing fiber which is unidirectionally aligned along the axis of the bolt, and a synthetic resin which is impregnated into the first reinforcing fiber, and the prepreg includes a second reinforcing fiber and a thermosetting resin which is impregnated into the second reinforcing fiber; forming a fiber reinforced plastic round bar by heat-hardening the prepreg; and forming a screw thread on the surface of the fiber reinforced plastic round bar.

Abstract: A method for making carbon nanotube paper is disclosed. The method includes using a roller, a pressing device, and at least one carbon nanotube array. At least one carbon nanotube film structure is formed by drawing a plurality of carbon nanotubes from the at least one carbon nanotube array. The at least one carbon nanotube film structure is wound onto the roller. The carbon nanotube paper is formed by pressing the at least one carbon nanotube film structure using the pressing device.

Abstract: A device for producing a sleeve-like label, comprising at least one feeder, designed to feed to at least one forming spindle a portion of heat-shrink film, and elements for wrapping the portion of heat-shrink film around the lateral surface of the forming spindle; elements for detecting the angular position of the free edge of the second longitudinal end of the portion of film wrapped around the forming spindle with respect to an absolute reference system that is jointly connected to the forming spindle; relative movement elements adapted to move the free edge detected by the detection elements to a preset position in order to provide a connecting portion at a preset distance with respect to the free edge, elements being further provided for transferring the sleeve-like label from the forming spindle to a container to be labelled.

Abstract: A composite part is formed by a composite tape application machine that lays up a plurality of tapes on a substrate. The lateral position of the tapes may be adjusted as the tapes are being laid up.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube film structure is related. A rotator having an axis and a rotating surface is provided. A carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array is adhered on the rotating surface of the rotator. The rotator is rotated about the axis to wrap the carbon nanotube film on the rotating surface of the rotator to form a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is cut along a direction to form the carbon nanotube film structure.

Abstract: A core intended to be used as a support for a roll of paper, especially toilet paper, is formed by winding at least one strip made of tissue, the strip being impregnated, at least locally, with starch so as to improve its stiffness. Thus configured, a core is provided having both a mechanical strength suitable for the envisaged use and a greatly improved ability to disintegrate relative to a cardboard core so as to allow it to be able to be disposed of directly in a toilet bowl without risk of blocking the soil pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cathode (positive electrode) of a lithium battery and a process for producing this cathode. The electrode comprises a cathode active material-coated graphene sheet and the graphene sheet has two opposed parallel surfaces, wherein at least 50% area (preferably >80%) of one of the two surfaces is coated with a cathode active material coating. The graphene material is in an amount of from 0.1% to 99.5% by weight and the cathode active material is in an amount of at least 0.5% by weight (preferably >80% and more preferably >90%), all based on the total weight of the graphene material and the cathode active material combined. The cathode active material is preferably an inorganic material, an organic or polymeric material, a metal oxide/phosphate/sulfide, or a combination thereof. The invention also provides a lithium battery, including a lithium-ion, lithium-metal, or lithium-sulfur battery.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a bi-angle pliable tape for use in forming a composite laminate structure. The bi-angle pliable tape comprises: a longitudinal axis extending in a unidirectional machine direction; a first ply comprising fibers extending in a first orientation, the first orientation being offset relative to the longitudinal axis at a first angle of less than 30°; and a second ply comprising fibers extending in a second orientation, the second orientation being opposite the first orientation relative to the unidirectional machine direction. The first ply and the second ply are further secured substantially adjacently relative to one another by one or more yarns so as to provide a non-crimped configuration such that the bi-angle tape defines a pliable structure. Corresponding composite laminate structures and methods for making the same are provided.

Abstract: A machine uses a method for producing a cup from an outer shell and inner cup. For this purpose, the machine includes first holding devices that are arranged on a first rotatably housed star- or wheel-like holding device carrier, and second holding devices arranged on a second rotatably housed star- or wheel-like holding device carrier. Further, a first working station arranged at least in the region of the first holding devices for carrying out first working steps and at least one second working station arranged in the region of the second holding devices for carrying out second working steps are provided. Finally, the machine includes a transfer station for transferring a finished outer shell from a first holding device to a second holding device.

Abstract: A transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive product for optical use and its manufacturing method. The adhesive product has, upon affixing, stable peeling site selectivity between release sheets and both faces of a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive product. The transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive product for optical use has an adhesive face (a) and an adhesive face (b) of dissimilar tackiness, and is formed of an addition reaction-type silicone gel. A relationship between an adhesive power (Ga) of the adhesive face (a) and an adhesive power (Gb) of the adhesive face (b) is Ga<Gb; the adhesive power (Ga) and the adhesive power (Gb) yield a ball number from 3 to 15 and a ball number difference from 2 to 12, in an inclined ball tack test (inclination angle 30 degrees) according to JIS Z0237.

Abstract: A method of forming an external rib on a helically wound article is disclosed. The method includes the steps of, in any suitable order, forming bunched strands or tows of continuous fibre, each bunch being held taught in-line with the major axis of the intended rib and successively winding each bunch or tow between successive sequentially helically wound fibres around an article former whereby the bunched strands or tows are each separated by helically wound strands of fibre, to thereby form on completion a wound article having integrally formed external support ribs of generally pyramidal section. A similar method is provided for forming an internal rib in a helically wound article.