Abstract: Disclosed is a thin film-forming apparatus comprising a coating liquid feed means 6 for feeding a thin film-forming coating liquid onto a surface of a transfer roll 2, a transfer means 4 including the transfer roll 2 a surface of which is coated with the thin film-forming coating liquid fed from the coating liquid feed means to form a transfer thin film 8, and a substrate conveying means 16 for continuously conveying a substrate 9 under the transfer roll, a surface of said substrate 9 to be provided with a thin film, wherein the transfer means is so fabricated that the transfer roll surface having the transfer thin film thereon is closely contacted with the surface of the substrate conveyed by the substrate conveying means, to transfer the transfer thin film formed on the transfer roll surface to the substrate surface. Also disclosed is a thin film-forming method using the thin film-forming apparatus.

Abstract: A material sheet assembly in which a label base attached to a release liner by means of an adhesive is set in roll form is used. In a step in which the material sheet assembly is continuously fed out, the release liner is released by leaving the adhesive on the label base, and the release liner is consecutively taken up. By using a noncontact-type printer, printing is effected on the adhesive surface of the label base separated from the release liner to form a printed label. The printed label is in such a form that the printed surface is disposed between the label base and an adherend. The labels can be attached immediately after they are manufactured, and they can be stored or transported by being taken up in roll form while an additional release liner is attached to the printed surface side.

Abstract: A method of making a document, such as a check or stock certificate, having enhanced security against counterfeiting. The document includes a strip of foil having a three dimensional light diffracting image thereon affixed to the document. The strip of foil may be affixed to the document before or after the background printing or face printing of the document is completed. In this manner, the light diffracting strip may be printed on by the background and face printing of the document as desired.

Abstract: A business form with label areas removable therefrom and an improved process for producing a label. The process includes feeding a sheet of paper into a paper processing apparatus, having a roll of transfer adhesive stock with a first and second liner with adhesive therebetween, means for separating the second liner from the transfer adhesive stock, cutting a strip of transfer adhesive stock from the roll of transfer adhesive stock and adhering the transfer adhesive stock to the sheet of paper whereby it can be cut to form a label peelable from the transfer adhesive stock. In addition, a transfer adhesive stock comprising a first and second liner with a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive between one side of the first liner and one side of the second liner, each liner having a different adhesive affinity whereby one liner may be removed from the other liner and adhesive.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a stamping foil such as a hot stamping foil having a decorative layer provided on a carrier film only in a region-wise manner, corresponding to a desired patterning of the substrate, negative regions of the decorative layer, which do not remain on the carrier film, are removed from the carrier film of the stamping foil by being pulled off by means of a recipient foil.

Abstract: A retroreflective applique (10) includes a supporting structure (12), a layer of optical lens elements (14), and a reflective material (16). The layer of optical lens elements (14) is partially embedded in the supporting structure (12), and the reflective material (16) is disposed on the embedded portion of the layer of optical lens elements (14). The supporting structure (12) may contain a binder layer (24) and a heat-activatable adhesive layer (26). The binder layer (24) includes a non-filamentary acrylic polymer layer. The use of such a supporting structure (12) eliminates the need for a release liner on the rear surface (20) of the heat-activatable adhesive layer (26), and it also enables a carrier web (28) to be separated from the polymeric supporting structure (12) before the applique (16) is permanently secured to a substrate. The separation step can be accomplished without causing substantial harm to the retroreflective performance of the applique (10).

Abstract: A process for the continuous production of transdermal therapeutic patches, wherein a laminate of an auxiliary layer (3) siliconized at least on one side, an active substance-containing, pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (4), and a supporting layer (9) is prepared as a strip-shaped web (1) first, and the active substance-containing sections (4') obtained by punching said layers (3) and (4) across the web direction are intermittently transferred onto a second web (2), the punching procedure taking place in the rest phase between the cycles and the transfer procedure onto the second web (2) being carried out preferably at equal distances by means of a transfer device (11, 12), is characterized by the fact that the supporting layer (9) is stripped from the active substance-containing sections (4') during the transfer first, and that then the sections (3') of the auxiliary layer are removed with the aid of a process layer (5) which has been rendered pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A laminating method for objects such as important documents, old documents and other printed matters to prevent a forgery or quality degradation of those objects or to protect the surfaces of those objects. In the lamination method, a released paper sheet, released synthetic resin film or non-released synthetic resin film is laminated using a thermoplastic resin solution, thereby forming a lamination sheet as a medium, so that the resultant synthetic resin thin film on the lamination sheet is subsequently transferred onto an object as the lamination sheet passes through a nip defined between pressing rollers along with the object.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing and coloring a two tone Venetian blind tape is provided. The two tone Venetian blind tape is particularly adapted to be used in a Venetian blind having a succession of colored slats wherein the surfaces of one side of the slats are of a light color or substantially neutral, i.e., white or off-white and the surfaces on the reverse side of the slats are of any decorator color or pattern or contrasting color. In accordance with the present invention, the outer surface of the face fabric of the Venetian blind assembly is colored with a decorative color and/or pattern or in an alternative embodiment a decorative pattern may be applied to the outer surface of a pre-dyed face fabric by means of a thermal transfer printing process. The color or decorative pattern which is desired to be applied to the outer surface of the face fabric is provided on a conventional heat sensitive printing paper.

Abstract: In a method for coating the recording surface of an information card by selectively using one of protective films of various types, the selected protective film loaded in a coating device is thermally transferred to the card at the optimal thermal-transfer temperature and optimal feeding speed determined according to the film type of the loaded protective film which is automatically identified. The film type of the protective film is recognized by detecting at least one discrimination mark on a film ribbon for the protective film by use of one or more mark sensors. The discrimination mark also serves as positioning means for the protective film in coating. By thermally transferring the protective film to the card at the optimal thermal-transfer temperature and optimal feeding speed, a high-quality information card coated with flat layers including printing ink layers and protective films and having excellent peel strength can be produced.

Abstract: A method for printing comprises the steps of feeding a multi-layer compound sheet into a dual-simplex printer, printing on each side of the multi-layer compound sheet, and separating the layers of the multi-layer compound sheet to produce at; least two sheets having with printed material on one side. The multi-layer sheets comprise a first layer and second layer bonded to the first layer with pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus for sticking a double-sided adhesive tape in a predetermined position on a web, including an adhesive tape roll holding mechanism for tape roll, an adhesive tape delivery mechanism for delivering an adhesive tape laminate from the tape roll, and a pressing member for pressing the adhesive tape laminate against the web. The delivered adhesive tape laminate is held under pressure between the pressing member and the web, whereupon each of tape pieces on a seal of the laminate is stuck on the web.

Abstract: A lamination system includes a supply and a take-up roll carrying a web therebetween. The web carries a laminate. The laminate is applied to a printed card as the card moves between two rollers. At least one roller may be heated and responsively pressed against the printed card to cause adhesion of the laminate to the printed card.

Abstract: Process for the production of a flexible support for sublimable colour transfer for decorating various metal items with the transfer technique, comprising the steps of preparation of a metal matrix by photoengraving or the like, application of a sublimable colour decoration by means of said matrix on a support from flexible non extensible material such as polythene or the like according to known rotogravure techniques or the like; and transfer from said polythene support to a flexible support such as fabric, non-woven fabric, and the like, by causing the contact of the two supports by heat compression; flexible support so obtained and apparatus for the realization of the same.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for automatically affixing notes to a moving printed web which has a plurality of repeat lengths, each of the notes being automatically applied at the same relative location in each of a plurality of repeat lengths of the printed web. The apparatus includes a note feed device adapted to receive a note web consisting of a carrier web and a plurality of removable notes disposed on the carrier web. The apparatus also includes a note handler operatively coupled to separate the notes from the carrier web and cause them to be applied to the printed web and a controller adapted to control the note feed device so as to cause each of the notes to be applied to the printed web in a predetermined position in each of the repeat lengths of the printed web.

Abstract: A process for making a thermoformable conductive plastic laminate for use in making plastic parts adapted for electrostatic spray painting of a uniform high quality paint finish includes forming a matte release coated casting sheet, casting an electrically conductive polymer in thin film form on the casting sheet, drying to form a conductive primer coat, and transfer-laminating the conductive coating to a thin, thermoformable plastic face sheet. The matte release coat has a fine particulate filler that transfers a micro-roughened matte surface to the conductive primer coat. The conductive primer includes a polyester resin containing a fine particulate conductive material such as carbon black and, preferably, an anti-blocking agent such as fumed silica. The primer coated face sheet can be thermoformed and bonded to a underlying plastic substrate panel.

Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording medium having a support, a reversible thermosensitive recording layer formed thereon which contains a matrix resin and an organic low-molecular-weight material dispersed in the matrix resin, capable of reversibly assuming a transparent state and a white opaque state depending on the temperature thereof, and a magnetic recording layer formed on the reversible thermosensitive recording layer, and optionally, an anchor layer, which is provided on the reversible thermosensitive recording layer. The magnetic recording layer is integrally provided in a part of the reversible thermosensitive recording layer or the anchor layer by a step of fusion-bonding, applying, or transferring.

Abstract: A method of laminating disc-shaped substrates which is capable of automatically bonding an adhesive agent to the disc-shaped substrates very effectively and continuously. The method of laminating disc-shaped substrates includes the steps of preparing an adhesive sheet body comprising a plurality of adhesive agents each covered with a release paper and bonded to the adhesive sheet body, peeling off the release paper from the adhesive agent, positioning each adhesive agent over a lower disc-shaped substrate, pressing the adhesive sheet body to bond the adhesive agent to the lower disc-shaped substrate, peeling off the adhesive sheet body from the lower disc-shaped substrate, placing an upper disc-shaped substrate on the lower disc-shaped substrate, and pressing the upper disc-shaped substrate against the lower disc-shaped substrate to integrally laminate the disc-shaped substrates.

Abstract: A multi-layered signage-lettering material containing a release or casting sheet layer with a pigmented display layer deposited on one side of the release sheet is described. The pigmented display layer is a coalesced film of at least one water-borne polymer of for example water-borne polyurethanes, water-borne acrylics, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the coalesced film may be applied in multiple coats. The multi-layered material also includes an adhesive layer covering the surface of the pigmented display layer opposite the release sheet, and optionally, a removable protective layer covering the surface of the adhesive layer opposite the pigmented display layer. A method of fabricating the multi-layered signage-lettering material described above also is described. The method includes first depositing the pigmented display layer on the release or casting sheet.

Abstract: A composite of a flexible, releasable backing having discrete portions of thin, sulfur vulcanizable, carbon black filled adhesive rubber composition thereon is used for adhering a tire tread splice and other applications in assembled rubber articles. The adhesive composition comprises a rubber composition containing a sulfur curative together with carbon black, processing oil, and tackifier resin. The invention is further directed to a method of preparing a tire having tread ends joined together with said discrete adhesive composition. The adhesive is applied to the tread from its releasable backing so that tacky adhesive need not be physically contacted by an operator or machine.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing components that are adhesively mounted on a release coated web roll and applying them to items includes holding the component securely in a chuck and then peeling the web from underneath the component. This is achieved by forcing a chuck against a component on a movable peeler plate and holding it in place with vacuum. Tension on the web then pulls the peeler plate away from the component while the web passes over the edge of the peeler plate and peels the web from the adhesive face of the component.

Abstract: An improved process for the transfer of a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a tissue paper substrate at reduced temperatures is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on tissue paper substrate, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used within the paper industry for a host of processes such as in the wrapping of candies, gums, gifts and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now. The holographic image is improved over that transferred at a somewhat higher temperature range.

Abstract: A computerized apparatus and method for creating and databasing vehicular window template information in memory storage with such template information being used by a window tinting system to generate window tinting film sections for use on corresponding target windows. The database would be continually increased by feeding new digitized window template images into the computer for appropriate scaling, classification, and storage. When tinting a known vehicle, the previously entered template information can be accessed and this will greatly enhance the speed and accuracy of the window tinting process.

Abstract: A sticker applicator and a method of applying stickers to an article using the sticker applicator. The sticker applicator is a plate bent to form an angle across a portion thereof and a ring portion attached to the top surface of the plate through which a finger is placed for use. The applicator is placed on a finger such that the finger is through the ring portion and rests on the top surface. The nail portion faces away from the top surface. A supply of stickers supported on a tape is placed over an edge portion of the plate such that a first portion of the tape lies across the bottom surface and a second portion of the tape lies across the top surface. The tape is pulled over the edge portion using the second portion such that a lead sticker separates from the tape above the edge portion. Pressure is applied to a back portion of the lead sticker to adhere the lead sticker to the article.

Abstract: Discrete sheets are shingled to acquire lower speeds of material passage through a process application zone of the system while maintaining overall system throughput rates when compared to conventional web systems.

Abstract: A material sheet assembly in which a label base attached to a release liner by means of an adhesive is set in roll form is used. In a step in which the material sheet assembly is continuously fed out, the release liner is released by leaving the adhesive on the label base, and the release liner is consecutively taken up. By using a noncontact-type printer, printing is effected on the adhesive surface of the label base separated from the release liner to form a printed label. The printed label is in such a form that the printed surface is disposed between the label base and an adherend. The labels can be attached immediately after they are manufactured, and they can be stored or transported by being taken up in roll form while an additional release liner is attached to the printed surface side.

Abstract: A security document such as a bank note, identity card or the like, includes at least one multilayer security element made of at least two layers of reaction lacquer or adhesive between which diffraction structures, in particular holographic structures, exist in the form of a relief. A reflective layer is additionally disposed between the layers of lacquer. The reaction lacquer of adhesive is the type curable or cross-linkable under physical (e.g. radiation) and/or chemical activation.

Abstract: A new method for producing substrates with a defined metallic surface form is provided which can be used advantageously in particular for producing reflection holograms on papers of value. The metallic planar elements are produced in detachable form on a master, e.g. a press roll, and then transferred directly from the master to the particular substrate.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an instantaneous use identification bracelet is provided whereby, during the process of issuing and manufacturing the identification bracelet, the necessary information to be incorporated on the bracelet and the fastening means therefor are provided to the bracelet.

Abstract: Labels (12) are disposed on a carrier strip (10), which is routed from a feed reel (22), over a guide (24), idlers (26 & 28), through a printer (30), over a peeler plate (32), and to a pick-up reel (34). The labels are cleaned of dust prior to printing by effectively rolling an adherent surface (36) over the printing surface (14) of each label as it moves past the guide.

Abstract: A method for molding a plastic part comprises preforming a film laminate and insert molding a plastic substrate against the film laminate. According to one embodiment, the film laminate is preformed with re-entrant edge portions. The insert molding step involves positioning the film laminate in a mold cavity, closing the mold and injecting molten resin into the mold cavity against the film laminate. The force of the closing of the mold and the injection of the resin causes the re-entrant edge portions to curl up under the solidifying resin to ensure complete coverage of the longitudinal edges of the plastic substrate by the film laminate. According to another embodiment, a stencil of an image is made in the film laminate prior to the insert molding. The resin injected into the mold flows into the stencil so that the image is visible against the surrounding surface of the film laminate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric having a decal and ornaments bonded and affixed, respectively thereto, whereby the ornaments overlap and have the same configuration as the decal so that the decal is no longer visible when the ornaments are affixed.

Abstract: An article of clothing 10 bearing a retroreflective applique 12 that has a binder layer 14 onto which a retroreflective layer 19 is disposed. The retroreflective layer 19 includes a layer of optical elements 16 and a metal reflective layer 18, and the binder layer 14 includes a thermoplastic copolymer that includes units which contain carboxyl groups. A retroreflective applique, which uses such a binder layer in conjunction with aluminum-coated or silver-coated optical elements, demonstrates very good home laundering durability.

Abstract: A sensor mark transfer ribbon has a base and a thermally meltable ink disposed on said base, said thermally meltable ink being composed of a thermally meltable material and a coloring material. The thermally meltable ink has a melting point ranging from 65.degree. C. to 75.degree. C. and a melting viscosity of at most 16 cst.

Abstract: A moisture-permeable waterproof fabric comprising a textile fabric and, provided on at least one surface of said textile fabric, a resin film comprising a polyurethane resin produced by reacting an isocyanate with a polyol and a chain extender and having a glass transition temperature in the range of from -20.degree. to 20.degree. C. and an ethylene oxide unit content of at least 7.0 mol/kg. The moisture-permeable waterproof fabric is produced by coating at least one surface of a textile fabric with a solution of a resin in a polar organic solvent, the resin comprising a polyurethane resin, and subjecting the coating to wet solidification in a coagulation bath to form a film, or coating a release paper with a solution of a resin in a polar organic solvent, the resin comprising a polyurethane resin, to form a resin film and adhering the resin film on at least one surface of a textile fabric.

Abstract: A labelling system (10) dispenses a web (36) of label material having a coating (43) of non-tacky activatable adhesive, subsequently activates the adhesive, cuts the web (36) preferrably using a pair of laser beams (52a, 52b) to produce labels (80) therefrom, and then applies the labels to respective packages (18). In another embodiment (90), a carrier sheet (104) is separated from an adhered web (102) whereupon the web (102) is then cut using a laser beam (52) to form labels (112) and a waste matrix (114). The labels (112) are then rejoined to the carrier sheet (104).

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of transdermal therapeutic systems. A layer containing active substance is initially present as a tape or web in the form of a laminate, with a carrier layer and, possibly, further auxiliary layers and/or protective layers or the like. The active substance is then transferred from this layer, either by itself or in combination with at least one further layer, in sections, to the center of a second, wider web.

Abstract: A disposable panty shield has a thin, highly absorbent pad having a body-contacting surface, an absorbent layer, a liquid barrier, an adhesive layer, and a release layer to protect the positioning adhesive prior to use wherein the panty shield has been densified by fusing all pad layers together in a manner such that the interstitial space between the individual fibers in the densified areas is not sufficient to readily allow fluid to flow through, and the liquid barrier has a contoured surface. The adhesive layer is attached to the liquid barrier such that the adhesive follows the contour of the liquid barrier.

Abstract: A method of debossing character and indicia-forming pigmented tape onto a report or book cover workpiece positioned under a print engine having a character finger daisy wheel forcer and a logo die or other indicia die forcer is described. Steps of inserting a print wheel and a first tape cartridge into the engine, heating a character-containing portion of a character finger, forcing and printing a desired character in a character debossment operation are included. In another operation, the steps of removing the daisy wheel and the first tape cartridge, inserting an indicia-forming debossment die and a second tape cartridge, heating the die and forcing and thermally printing desired indicia on the workpiece, is set forth. In another aspect of the method, the steps of holding the tape on reels in the cartridges, striking the tape to deboss the pigmented media, stripping a struck portion of the tape from the workpiece and then advancing a tape take-up reel are set forth.

Abstract: A process for the production of a heat-mode recording material having "direct read after write" (DRAW) capability and containing a heat-mode recording layer on a permanent support, wherein said process comprises in consecutive order the steps of (1) forming a laminated web by laminating with heat and pressure to said recording layer a single adhesive layer or multiple layer assemblage carried by a web-type temporary support which layer or layer assemblage has a thickness not larger than 20 .mu.m, and (2) separating said temporary support from said adhesive layer leaving said single adhesive layer through hardening as a protective element on said recording layer, or (2') separating said temporary support from said adhesive layer assemblage leaving said layer assemblage as a protective element on said recording layer through hardening of at least the outermost layer of the transferred layer assemblage.

Abstract: A label for a glass container is preprinted with inks and adhesive on a separable substrate and cured, and the printed label is then transferred to the container. The labelled container is then coated with a protective material. The label application apparatus includes a mechanism for indexing the label web in such a manner as to minimize starting and stopping of the supply and take-up reels when labels are applied to plural containers simultaneously.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing ink jet recording medium provided with an ink-receiving layer having porous inorganic composition as a major component, characterized in that the ink-receiving layer having porous inorganic composition as a major component is coated onto a transferring substrate provided with release treatment, if need be, said ink-receiving layer and a recording substrate that will become a final supporter of ink jet recording medium are adhered with an adhesive, and then the transferring substrate is peeled off, thereby forming a surface of ink-receiving layer replicated the surface shape of said transferring substrate onto the recording substrate. The surface gloss of ink-receiving layer can be adjusted easily.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive mimeograph stencil which gives a high quality of image because the permeation of printing ink is not hindered by an adhesive, and which is free from the problems caused by an adhesive, that is, poor resistance to ink, sticking to thermal head, and generation of toxic chlorine, as well as production process thereof is disclosed. The heat-sensitive mimeograph stencil is prepared by thermally adhering a polyester film and a porous support consisting essentially of polyester fibers and then co-stretching the resultant, and the peeling strength between said polyester film and said porous support is not less than 1 g/cm, so that the printed matter obtained by mimeograph using the stencil has very high quality of image.

Abstract: A transferring apparatus and a transferring method are disclosed for pressing a transferring member against a three dimensional material. Fluid pressure is applied to a sheet which press the transferring member against and cause it to conform to the three-dimensional configuration of the material. Thus, the pattern of the transferring member can be easily and reliably transferred to the material (1) even though the material has the three-dimensional configuration.

Abstract: A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with a crowned silicone head that is heated to about 375.degree. F. The head presses the web to the substrate with a pressure of about 20 psi and a dwell of about 7 seconds, after which the web is removed from the substrate and is automatically advanced to the proper position for the next decal or graphic design to be applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a flexible laminate. The process comprises applying in a surface of a flexible substrate a curable composition in fluid form and comprising a plastics material as a pattern which can provide a desired image or imaging effect. Then, a metal foil bearing a holographic image and having a layer of plastics size is positioned with the size layer overlying the pattern while the composition remains fluid. Next there is applied to the combination sufficient heat and pressure at a level and for a time to adhere the foil to the substrate via the plastics material but insufficient to destroy the holographic effect. Thereafter excess foil not adhered to the substrate is removed to expose the desired image or imaging effect. The result is a flexible laminate having a flexible holographic image which can be machine washable.

Abstract: A process and a device for making asymmetric laminated panes composed of a support and at least one sheet of plastic material by calendaring. A blank sheet of plastic material (15) is brought into contact with the support (11) to be covered by an endless conveyor belt (16). The blank sheet is released progressively so as to bring it into contact with the support (11) just before the pressing passage (3), as the laminated assembly passes into and through the pressing passage.

Abstract: An applicator for, and a method of, selectively applying a color layer to a toner image formed on a substrate. The applicator is adapted to be removably secured to the substrate without the aid of additional implements such as adhesive tabs. After heat has been applied to the applicator, it will leave a color layer on the toner image, but not on the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matte multilayer polypropylene film which includes at least one base layer containing polypropylene and migrating additives or a mixture of migrating additives, and at least one outer layer which includes a mixture or a blend of two components I and II. Component I essentially contains a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and propylene or ethylene and butylene or propylene and butylene or ethylene and another .alpha.-olefin having 5 to 10 carbon atoms or propylene and another .alpha.-olefin having 5 to 10 carbon atoms or a terpolymer of ethylene and propylene and butylene or ethylene and propylene and another .alpha.-olefin having 5 to 10 carbon atoms or a mixture of two or more of said homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers or a blend of two or more of said homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers, if desired mixed with one or more of said homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers. Component II essentially contains an HDPE or a blend of two components A and B.

Abstract: Process for producing a flexible, planar carrier coated with a porous adhesive layer, characterized in thata) a flowable adhesive composition is applied to an intermediate carrier having the following properties:it has a microscopically undulating, pleated, fissured or furrowed surfacethe adhesive composition can be easily detached from the surface thereofit is essentially air-impermeable,b) the microscopic air or solvent inclusions resulting, after coating the intermediate carrier, between the adhesive composition and the intermediate carrier are expanded by increasing the temperature until the surface of the adhesive composition bursts, andc) the adhesive composition is subsequently transferred from the intermediate carrier onto the final carrier.