Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an aircraft stowage container, comprising a bottom member A, a top member D, at least two side wall members B, C, and two plane end wall members 1. Said members are essentially rigid and plane. Additionally an essentially rigid closure flap member 3 may be provided. The process comprises the steps of preparing at least two layers of prepregs impregnated with a curable thermosettings for forming the top, bottom and side wall members or the U-shaped surround. Between at least two of said layers of prepregs 6 a honeycomb construction material 7 is interposed in a manner that several regions spaced apart from each other are defined by said honeycomb material thereby defining folding or bending regions. Then the layers of prepregs are bent or folded by applying them over a mould 5, and they are cured afterwards in an autoclave by beat application to a cured composite component 2.

Abstract: A method for forming an undergarment comprises the steps of transporting a two-dimensional web in a substantially flattened position on a transport device, cutting the web along a transverse edge to form a two-dimensional pre-form, gripping the pre-form adjacent each waist section with a gripping device in four gripping areas, jointly rotating at least the gripping means which hold the gripping areas in the region of the first transverse edge of the pre-form around a first axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to the transverse edges of the pre-form, rotating each gripping device around a respective axis of rotation extending generally parallel to the longitudinal sides of the pre-form to place the sealing areas located along the same longitudinal side in a contacting relationship, joining the superimposed sealing areas in a sealing unit, and releasing the undergarment from the gripping device. The apparatus comprises an umbrella-type mechanism.

Abstract: A manually closable collar for a vacuum cleaner bag is adapted to be secured to an air bag. The collar is formed from a single blank of relatively rigid material folded to define three overlying and generally planar panels. Each of the panels defines an aperture therethrough, the apertures being initially aligned in the collar to enable the passage of air therethrough and into the air bag. The middle panel of the collar defines (i) a fixed raceway element adhesively secured to at least one of the outer panels of the collar, and (ii) a detachable slider element secured to the raceway element only by various nicks. The slider element has a first portion defining the aperture of the middle panel and a second portion which is unapertured.

Abstract: A method for forming an undergarment having side seams from a two-dimensional preform comprises the steps of cutting a continuous web along transverse cut lines to form individual preforms; cutting each preform along a leg contour extending along each longitudinal side of the preform in the region of a central section, wherein each leg contour does not touch the respective longitudinal side, thus forming two gripping flaps; gripping the preform at the gripping flaps; pulling the gripping flaps outwardly away from the longitudinal sides such that the preform is doubled over along a transverse centerline and such that sealing areas in the region of back waist sections are placed in a superimposed relationship with sealing areas in the region of front waist sections; mutually connecting the sealing areas.

Abstract: A pull-tab (10) for a pour opening in a surface of a lid is provided in the form of a sheet having a peripheral portion cut (17) into a ring shape with a connecting portion (15) remaining uncut so that a tab portion (20) and a body portion (30) are defined outside and inside the cut, respectively. The body portion (30) has an end portion remote from the connecting portion (15) and folded toward the back side thereof along a folding line (33) extending obliquely at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to a line connecting the end portion and the connecting portion. The pull-tab (10) is placed on the pour opening (83) and the lower side of the folded portion (31) is bonded to a surface of the upper lid (81) such that the pour opening (83) is covered with that portion of the body portion (30) located between the folded fixing part (31) and the connecting portion (15).

Abstract: A fastening component for use with molded articles has a base with fastening elements upstanding therefrom and a relatively thin, protective cover attached thereto. The cover is attached to the base by thermal processes. For instance, the cover and the base can be cut into a shape by a die that substantially simultaneously cuts the shape from a larger web of both and joins the two pieces together by heat induced processes, such as welding. The shaped piece may be rectilinear or curved or any complex shape. The cover may include a pull tab at one or both ends. The pull tab is formed from the cover material itself, a piece of which is folded over on itself and cut and sealed to adjacent layers at the same time that the main shape is being cut and sealed. For some embodiments of the pull-tab, rather than heat sealing the protective cover to the base, an adhesive can be used.

Abstract: A business form comprising a substrate with at least one surface bearing a dual-functional coating comprising a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing at least 40 weight percent ethylene and having a softening point of at least 60.degree. C. enhances adhesion of toner particles and is self-adhering under application of heat and pressure.

Abstract: A novelty piece is fabricated from a single sheet of paper printed on both sides with four separate sets of indicia. Fold lines and cut lines are provided at predetermined positions and an adhesive is applied at preselected locations and the sheet is then folded. After the adhesive sets, the pieces are cut out ready for use. The final piece can be folded in a first position showing one face or side, opened to a second position showing a different face or side, opened to a third position slowing still another different face or side, and finally opened to a fourth position showing another different face or side.

Abstract: A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an absorbent to form a structure having a central longitudinal axis X--X. The resilient member can be either aligned with or offset from the central longitudinal axis X--X. The absorbent and the resilient member are rolled or folded up into an elongated softwind which has a first end and a second end. The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is then compressed into a pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. A withdrawal string is secured to the pledget to form a tampon. The withdrawal string facilitates removal of the tampon from the woman's vagina.

Abstract: A method for taping together a plurality of wires to create a plurality of individual multiple wire harnesses includes first providing a number of wires, each wire having an end connected to any one of a plurality of end connectors. Then feeding tape to a taping mechanism and applying the tape to the wires along a direction perpendicular to the axes of the wires to form a single bound multiple wire harness. Finally, the bound multiple wire harness is cut into a plurality of individual multiple wire harnesses, each one including an end connector. An apparatus includes a tape feed and application mechanism for applying the tape to the wires along a direction perpendicular to the wires axes; and a tape cutting mechanism to form the plurality of multiple wire harnesses.

Abstract: A self-supporting filter unit having at least one passage (10) defined by wall portions (12) made from air-permeable fiber fabric, through which wall portions air can pass and be drawn off along the passage but which prevent the passage therethrough of dust and/or other debris carried by such air, in which the passage is closed off at one end portion and at the other end portion there is formed integral with said wall portions a rigid mounting portion (16) into which the passage (10) opens whereby the filter unit can be supported as part of a filter assembly, wherein the mounting portion (16) includes a first reinforcing portion (18) of material around and secured with said fabric of the wall portion parts of the first reinforcing portion and fabric integral therewith remote from said one end being outwardly flanged, and wherein the mounting portion (16) further includes a second reinforcing portion (20,21) of material positioned over the outwardly flanged portions and secured thereto, said second reinforcing

Abstract: A tube of polyethylene or similar polymeric material having a continuous sidewall is extruded using conventional technology. Two horizontal gussets are formed from the sidewall of the tube, one on each side. The tube is flattened into a substantially flat workpiece. The workpiece is heat sealed at locations predetermined by the configuration of the container in which it is to be inserted. Concurrently with the heat sealing pass, or shortly thereafter, cuts are made to separate manufacturing waste material from the tube. The waste material is recycled into the feedstock of the extruder. The sealed workpiece is split axially into two substantially equal portions, each containing a complete gusset, thereby forming two completed liners.Alternatively, one horizontal gusset is formed in the sidewall of the tube. As in the first embodiment, the workpiece is heat sealed at locations predetermined by the configuration of the container in which it is to be inserted.

Abstract: A paperboard container of generally semi-rigid construction and formed from a unitary blank of paperboard folded in the general shape of a U. The interior surface of the container is coated with a thermoplastic polymer barrier layer, the container having a manually openable, normally closed pour spout at one upper edge portion, and also having a recessed or raised bottom. The container is particularly adapted for packaging granular, dry material such as corn flakes, pretzels, and the like. Due to its construction and the thermoplastic barrier layer, the usual inner pouch which contains dry cereal is omitted, thereby effecting savings in both material and in assembly of the final package. In one embodiment, an opening is provided for carrying the package, the opening located at the top of the container. In another embodiment one side wall of the panel is provided with an extension to serve as a reclosure flap.

Abstract: A method of folding and handling a web of material in a continuous manufacturing operation is disclosed. The method can be used during the process of making disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins and the like which have side flaps. During the method, a discontinuous portion (or tab) defined by the distal edge of the web of flap material is held stationary and the continuous portion (or continuous ribbon) of the web of flap material is folded.

Abstract: A cover sheet for medical tables, beds or gurneys comprises a sheet formed from a high tensile strength, plastic with opposed ends of the sheet folded and seamed to provide pockets. The pockets are inverted for assemblage over the ends of the medical tables, beds or gurneys. Methods of continuously fabricating such cover sheets from a roll of plastic material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lightweight structurally sound casket formed preferably of a sandwich construction using a core of an open cell or honeycomb patterned material and fluid resistant surface elements. The casket is comprised of a body containment portion and a lid portion, each of which has the sandwich construction as the main structural element. The open cell material is structurally enhanced by being sandwiched between first and second stabilizing surface elements in both the body containment portion and the lid portion. In addition to the stabilizing surface elements, an aesthetically pleasing material is adhered to the outer portions of the body containment section and lid so that the casket has an attractive appearance. The body containment portion is constructed from rectangular pieces of the open cell material and stabilizing surface elements by folding the same into a box-like configuration.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing side panels for use with disposable articles including the following steps: providing a web of material in a machine direction, the web having activation zones and designated final cut regions; activating the activation zones; making a series of intermediate cuts in the web, each of the intermediate cuts extending across at least a portion of one of the activation zones; making a folded web by folding the web along an axis that is generally parallel to said machine direction; and cutting the folded web in the designated final cut regions to provide individual extensible side panels.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of manufacturing a filter assembly having a filter frame member (402) and the filter assembly (500) produced thereby. The method includes the step of supporting a filter media (202) preferably using a pair of support members (102 and 204). The support members (102 and 204) hold the filter media in place and allow portions of the filter media (202) to be exposed around the media's periphery. Next, a filter support frame (402) is placed around and in proximity to the exposed filter media. The filter support frame (402) is then welded, preferably ultrasonically, to the exposed portions of the filter media. Once welded, the pleated filter assembly is removed from the support members (102 and 204).

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a length of release backing material, the apparatus comprising a web feed device for feeding a first web, a cutting device for cutting the first web into a succession of individual sheets, a folding device for folding the sheets to form folded labels, a label feeder for feeding the folded labels in succession onto a second web including a release backing material and a web conveyor for moving the second web past the label feeder. There is also provided a method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a length of release backing material, the method comprising the steps of:--(a) feeding a first web to a cutting and folding unit in which the web is formed into a succession of folded labels; (b) feeding, with a label feeder, the folded labels in succession from the cutting and folding unit onto a second web including a length of release backing material; and (c) moving the second web past the label feeder.

Abstract: A method is provided for joining an elastic band to a continuously moving, partially elastic substrate. The method includes temporarily inhibiting portions of the elastic band or, alternatively, elastically activating portions of a heat-elasticizable band, and then positioning the band on the substrate. The substrate includes elastic and non-elastic segments, and the band is positioned so that an elastic or elastically activated portion of the band is on an elastic segment of the substrate and the temporarily inhibited or non-activated heat-elasticizable portion of the band is on the non-elastic segment of the substrate. The band and substrate are then joined together, and the temporarily inhibited or non-activated heat-elasticizable portion is activated to gather the non-elastic segment.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as panty liners, thin full-sized sanitary napkins and the like having a garment facing side and a body facing side are provided which may be stored in a folded configuration prior to use. Means of attachment and means of release, most preferably silicone, are created on the garment facing side of the article. The patterns in which the attachment and release means are chosen such that when the article is folded, the adhesive means contact the release means, eliminating the need for release paper, but allowing the article to be unfolded and used. Other embodiments using barrier films affixed to the garment facing side of the article are also disclosed. Methods of making and packaging the articles disclosed are also provided.

Abstract: Tabless adhesive fasteners are provided for diapers. In one aspect of the invention, one face of each adhesive fastener is permanently bonded to the diaper assembly proper at an associated permanent-bond area of the diaper assembly proper at one of the two lateral sides of the diaper assembly proper and adjacent the periphery of the diaper assembly proper. The other face of each adhesive fastener is releasably carried by liner or tape protective means carried on an area of the diaper assembly proper which is offset from such associated permanent-bond area. In another aspect of the invention, the adhesive fasteners include an adhesive layer which penetrates the water-permeable inner layer of the diaper assembly proper and adhesively interacts with the water-impermeable outer layer of the diaper assembly proper, whereby such adhesive layer and inner and outer diaper layers cooperate to provide a reinforced fastener base. Each adhesive fastener may comprise two adhesive layers with a carrier layer between them.

Abstract: A shaped absorbent garment is formed of a shell having an absorbent core positioned between a bodyside liner and a backing sheet. The absorbent core is inwardly folded between a forward terminal point and a rearward terminal point. The forward and rearward terminal points are spaced apart along the central, longitudinal axis of the shell. The shaped absorbent garment includes a narrow crotch section with a vertically-extending channel, and front and rear pockets.

Abstract: An assembly process for inflatable fabric bag plugs used to seal low pressure pipelines. The assembly process steps include marking and cutting coated fabric elements from a predetermined woven fabric and a plurality of sealing strips. The fabric elements and sealing strips include a plug body portion, main seam cap strips and first and second end seam cap strips. The process steps further include forming a flat tubular plug body from the plug body portion and bonding sealing rib extrusions thereto. A first end closure is formed in the plug body, a first tethering assembly is bonded over the first end closure and ports are installed therethrough for receiving an inflation assembly and a gauge assembly. A second end closure is formed in the plug body and an opposing tethering assembly is formed and attached thereover.

Abstract: Sleeve intended to be placed around a container, such as a can or the like, in order to constitute an information medium and formed by a body made of a plastic sheet which is shaped in order to fit on the perimeter of the container and capable of taking printing, wherein at least two flap-forming parts (7, 8) are fixed to the sleeve body (6) by a fixing mechanism (5), each by a first edge parallel to the generatrix of the body (6), and extending so as to be able to end up covering all or part of the sleeve body (6), and wherein at least one of the faces of the flap-forming parts is also capable of taking or displaying printing.

Abstract: The equipment comprises a molding element (16) having a working surface (18) against which a previously-heated sheet (12) of thermoplastic material is urged. The equipment comprises at least one movable element for defining a cavity (38) with an undercut cross section which, in use, encloses a portion of the sheet (12) to be molded and compressed-air supply means (36) which brings about the deformation of at least one portion of the sheet (12) by means of a jet of compressed air.

Abstract: Automatic machine (110) for assembly of piles (45) of packages for plastic laminates comprising a feed unit with two carriages (60, 80) each carrying two reels of bands respectively of copper (20, 22) and of insulating material (21, 23), and a hoisting unit (120) for the work table, the pile (45) being formed by causing the carriages (60, 80) to move back and forth cross the work table, the bands (12-15) being held in position by special devices (181, 182) before each stroke made by the carriages (60, 80), there being placed after each bend at 180.degree. of the bands (12-15), alternatingly, an intermediate sheet (30) and a set of sheets (35, 36) of prepreg.

Abstract: A tape applying apparatus (10) includes a plurality of pairs of vacuum heads (120, 122) extending axially at circumferentially spaced intervals on a disc (24) rotated about an axis by the extension of a cylinder (48) which is operatively connected by a cam follower (60) to a cam (40) rotatably fixed to the disc (24). The vacuum head (120) adjacent the free end of the tape includes a trough (126) including vacuum bleed holes (128) for drawing the tape segment extending over the trough (126) into the trough (126) to form a tab when desired. A slide (66) is reciprocated between retracted and extended positions by a further cylinder (72). A knife (98) is movably connected to the slide (66) for cutting the tape when the knife (98) reaches a cutting position, with the knife (98) stopping at the cutting position before the slide (66) reaches the extended position.

Abstract: Printed matter in form of single sheets or groups of sheets is converted into a sealed cover or parcel ready for mailing by glueing along all perimetral edges of the cover or parcel, in which a folding operation has been possibly previously carried out in order to form the size of a standard envelope for mailing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing blind material having an expandable dual cell honeycomb structure formed of a continuous length of foldable material. The material is fed onto the stack supporting means and transferred into the stack receiving means, and adhered successively by means of an appropriate pressure in the stack receiving means.

Abstract: An apparatus with pivoting blades and closable surfaces for forming a sheet of material into a flower pot or flower pot cover having fins. In an embodiment for forming outwardly extending fins, the apparatus includes a male mold and a plurality of plates arranged in pairs to define a forming opening. The male mold has a plurality of fingers which are laterally extendable from the outer periphery of the male mold. A pneumatic or hydraulic piston and cylinder is provided to move the male mold between a storage position spaced from the forming opening and a forming position within the forming opening. Each pair of plates is movable between an open position and a closed position. In operation, the fingers are extended to push folded portions of a sheet of material between the pairs of plates, which are closed to press the folded portions into fins. In an alternate embodiment for forming outwardly extending fins, pairs of movable plates are positioned between stationary segments.

Abstract: A fold plate for use with in line folder/gluer machines and particularly folding machines that fold a blank having a multiplicity of layers of material, which machine includes a vertically adjustable stop and one roller on its bottom which contacts the layers of folded material as they are advanced thereunder by a conveyor belt and drive wheels from the folding machine.

Abstract: A filter insert and a method for producing the same in which the filter insert has an accordion-folded filter medium. In a first operating step, folded edges are impressed on the filter medium. Subsequently, by glue application devices which are provided with glue application nozzles, at least two glue beads are applied to the surface of the filter medium and the folding is carried out subsequently. At least one of the glue application devices is movable transversely to the transport direction of the filter medium.

Abstract: A welding method for a disposable diaper includes the steps of putting wing-like portions 21, 22 provided on front and rear bodies 5, 6 including a topsheet 2, a backsheet 3 and a core 4 sandwiched therebetween, one upon another, with the topsheet disposed face to face; placing covering sheets 20 on an outer surface of the wing-like portions, both the covering sheets and the wing-like portions having a melting point higher than the melting point of the backsheet; and welding, under heat and pressure exerted from above the covering sheets, laterally opposite side edges of the wing-like portions.

Abstract: A mitt wipe is provided for wiping and cleaning waste from the body. The mitt wipe includes a mitt body having a top layer and a bottom layer forming an interior space and a mitt opening. An access flap member is adjacent to the mitt opening and extends outwardly beyond the bottom end of the top layer, and a reinforcing cuff member is adjacent to the bottom end of the top layer. A process is provided for making the mitt wipe.

Abstract: A bonding device and bonding process for a surface skin member of a vehicle interior component which can reliably fold back and secure a peripheral part of a surface skin member onto the reverse surface of a core member without involving any positional deviation between the core member and the surface skin member even when the width of the peripheral part is small. A block of elastic material is used for a lower die for mounting a surface skin member in a bonding station, and slide bars are arranged around the lower die in a peripheral part folding back station disposed adjacent to the bonding station for provisionally shaping the peripheral part of the surface skin member. Further, vertically moveable bars are arranged around an upper die for mounting the core member thereon for pressing the peripheral part of the surface skin member which has been provisionally shaped against the reverse surface of the core member.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a method of making flangeless seams especially useful in disposable articles, such as training pants, incontinence articles and the like is provided.

Abstract: To provide an air filter that does not cause holding members to peel even in a high temperature environment, and which can be produced quickly and easily. An air filter (10) includes a filter member (12), holding members (14) disposed at both longitudinal side edges of the filter member (12), and non-woven fabric members (16) for fixing the filter member (12) and the holding members (14). The filter member (12) includes a non-woven fabric of thermoplastic microfibers. The holding members (14) have a bending resistance sufficient to maintain its shape and hold the filter member (12) in its pleated state. The non-woven fabric members (16) have a heat resistance with a melting point not lower than 90.degree. C. and a temporary fixing ability capable of being disposed at the edge portions of the filter member (12) without using a jig.

Abstract: To implement a process for operating a device for making labels from strip material with a roll (1) of strip material, a feed device (2, 3) for the strip material, clamping tongs (16) to take the end of the strip from the feed device, a folding sheet (23) which inserts the strip between the jaws of positioning tongs (8) which transfer it to a processing device, and a separating device (7) to separate the strip from the strip material, by means of which strips of different lengths can be simply folded and processed, it is proposed that the movement cycles of the components of the device are controlled in such a way that, after the end of the strip has been transferred to the clamping device, first of all the folding device advances towards the positioning device, then the separating device (7) separates the strip from the strip material upstream of the feed device (2, 3) and either the positioning device closes and secures the folded strip while the folding device returns to the initial position, or after the

Abstract: An absorbent garment method of manufacture includes supplying a three-dimensional pant body defining a waist opening, two leg openings, and a crotch region. A containment trough formed of liquid impermeable material has a base portion bonded to the crotch region and integral retaining walls positioned transversely outward from the base portion. The retaining walls are freestanding from the pant body and include elastic members so as to define freestanding, elasticized flaps. An absorbent structure and liner are disposed between the elasticized flaps. To retard liquid movement away from the absorbent structure, the liner is wrapped around the side edges and partly beneath the absorbent structure. Further, an inwardly-directed face of each flap has a first Wicking Value while the liner has a second Wicking Value that is at least 2 times greater than the first Wicking Value on a gram per gram basis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for forming pleats in a thermoplastic material by feeding a continuous web of sheet-like thermoplastic material to a pleat forming apparatus and subsequently drawing the web through a bonding device. The pleat forming apparatus includes a rotating drum that has a plurality of apertures and a plurality of radially extensible teeth positioned in peripheral slots. The teeth are spring-biased inwardly to a retracted position within the drum but are extendable, under the urging of an internal cam, to a position wherein a portion of each tooth protrudes outwardly from the drum. The web is carried around the drum and the teeth protrude into the web forming pleats.

Abstract: A multiple-ply article includes a lower ply and an upper ply with printed matter on each of the plies. The plies are adhered together with an adhesive so that they can be separated from each other without damage to either of the plies, and so that printed matter on the lower ply becomes visible when the upper ply is removed. The multiple-ply article may be attached to a container to serve as a label. A method for producing such a multiple-ply article includes the steps of applying printed matter to a web of stock material, applying adhesive to the web, manipulating the web to form multiple plies, releasably adhering the multiple plies together, and cutting the multiple plies to form the multiple-ply article. The method thus produces in a single process a multiple-ply article which may serve both as a primary label for a product and as a promotion or additional information carrier.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for forming absorbent products and the improved absorbent products formed thereby are disclosed. In a first embodiment of the present invention, a rotary die is used to cut ellipsoidal and hyperbolic-shaped from a single sheet of material and these shapes are overlaid to form an absorbent structure. The shapes are chosen such that there is no waste of the material and yet the resulting absorbent structure is of a useful shape. Methods are also disclosed whereby two sets of rotary dies are used to simultaneously cut two sheets of material into an arcuate segment and the arcuate segments are overlaid atop each other to form useful absorbent structures. In either embodiment, powders such as superabsorbents may be added to one or more of the surfaces of the components used to construct the absorbent structures.

Abstract: A cover for a dust jacket that protects a bookcover is provided with a substantially clear film which has spaced apart longitudinal edges, with an exterior surface opposite an interior surface, a plurality of paper strips with an exterior side and an adhesion side which has a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed thereon, the adhesion side having a film edge complementary with a strip edge, the film edge is bonded to the exterior surface of the longitudinal edge of the film, and a release material correspondingly disposed on the strip edges. The present invention also includes a method for affixing the cover to a dust jacket that protects a bookcover.

Abstract: A method for producing an absorbent article in which a backsheet layer is provided. A hinged cutout section is formed in the backsheet and defines a hinged line. The hinged cutout section is folded along the hinge line to define a vapor-permeable panel. An absorbent body is positioned on the backsheet layer, and a liquid-permeable topsheet layer is positioned in facing relation with the backsheet layer. The absorbent body and the folded, hinged cutout section are located between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer.

Abstract: The combination of an external male catheter and an applicator to facilitate properly fitting the catheter on a patient, as well as the methods of use and making, are disclosed. The catheter is preferably of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,540,409 and the applicator takes the form of a relatively rigid open-ended tube and a flexible, torous-shaped sleeve that continuously and rotatably surrounds the wall of the tube and slides easily against the outer and inner surfaces of the tube. A user applies the catheter by gripping and pulling the exposed outlet section of the catheter to extract the catheter from one end of the applicator tube while the interior surfaces of the catheter sheath at the opposite end of the applicator tube are in contact with the penis.

Abstract: A disposable garment and method of manufacturing such whereby profile cuts are made near the longitudinal edges of an absorbent pad assembly to create leg cut-out pieces or noodles. The noodles remain attached to the absorbent pad assembly at a point proximal to a center point of the absorbent pad assembly. The noodles are then folded toward the interior surface of the absorbent pad assembly about the point of attachment and are attached to the interior surface by an adhesive. An outer folding strip of each noodle is then folded back upon the respective noodles and secured to the noodle and the absorbent pad assembly by an adhesive, thereby creating an effective leakage control shield without the need to discard unused material in the manufacturing process.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for forming a sealed end portion of a carton wherein at least one surface of the carton is formed from a material that functions as an adhesive when heated to a predetermined temperature and wherein each open end portion is sealed by folding minor flaps to close at least a portion of the open end portion, moving the carton by a relatively fixed elongated reinforcing strip of material, heating the material in at least a portion of a first major flap to the predetermined temperature, folding the first major flap so that at least a portion of the elongated reinforcing strip of material is located between fold lines of the folded minor flaps and the folded first major flap, folding a second major flap to a superposed relationship with the first major flap and applying pressure to the first and second major flaps against the elongated reinforcing strip of material while continuing the movement of the carton until the first and second major flaps are sealed together.

Abstract: The invention provides an expandable double-walled sleeve whose space between the walls is filled with curable material and which is designed for the local support and/or reinforcement of a body vessel, absorbent material being provided between its walls which are fabricated from an essentially non-extensible material. This achieves the advantage that the curable material remains uniformly distributed between the walls of the sleeve even if the sleeve is rolled around a still unexpanded PTA balloon in order to be brought to the desired position by means of said balloon.

Abstract: The apparatus for folding and sealing a one piece mailer is of compact construction for mounting on a desktop. The feed path for a mailer includes the curvilinear guide path for guiding the mailer from one horizontal path into a second horizontal path above the first horizontal path. Stops are provided to stop movement of the mailer at the end of the second horizontal path. A first water applicator applies water or a moistening solution to adhesive on the edges of the moving mailer while a second water applicator applies water or a moistening solution to a leading transverse edge of the mailer. Folding rollers are provided to fold the mailer in half or in thirds.