Abstract: A multi-layer ceramic capacitor and method of manufacturing the capacitor, the capacitor having signal vias surrounded by an area containing a material having a low dielectric constant, the via and surrounding area of low dielectric constant material inserted in a material having a high dielectric constant.

Abstract: A method useful for the manufacture of multilayer ceramic electronic components such as a multilayer chip inductor, a multilayer transformer, a multilayer hybrid components containing a coil conductor, and the like comprises a process A for preparing a ceramic green sheet, a process B for forming a through hole to the ceramic green sheet, a process C for forming a conductor pattern on the ceramic green sheet, and a process D for stacking said ceramic green sheet to another ceramic green sheet, wherein said process B is executed by irradiating a laser beam onto the ceramic green sheets so as to form through holes to the fragile ceramic green sheet with a pinpoint accuracy.

Abstract: A method is provided for applying segments of sheet material to articles by adhering leading and trailing ends of the label segments to the articles. The method further includes forming a plurality of perforations in the label segments in the vicinity of the ends as the segments are formed. The perforations allow access to solvent to dissolve or loosen the adhesive and facilitate subsequent removal of the label. The perforations can be formed in a spaced relation along a length of a web of sheet material. The web of sheet material is then cut into sheets along a line the locates the perforations at the trailing end of one segment and the leading end of another segment.

Abstract: A photosensitive ceramic green sheet having an inorganic powder including 30% or more of a glass powder and a photosensitive organic component as essential components, characterized by satisfying -0.05.ltoreq.N2-N1.ltoreq.0.1 where N1 is the average refractive index of the organic component and N2 is the average refractive index of the inorganic powder is used to provide a highly accurate ceramic package with a high aspect ratio.

Abstract: A sticker sheet includes support paper. An obverse and a reverse laminate layers are disposed on respectively surfaces of the support paper. Three thermosensitive coloring layers are disposed on the obverse laminate layer, constitute a recording medium with the support paper, and adapted to direct thermal recording. An adhesive layer is disposed on the reverse laminate layer. Release paper is secured to the recording medium by the adhesive layer in a peelable manner. Cut lines are formed in the recording medium by cutting the reverse laminate layer and the support paper with the coloring layers and the obverse laminate layer kept uncut at least partially, and partition the recording medium into plural sticker chips. After the thermal recording, the coloring layers and the obverse laminate layer are tearable along the cut lines, and the sticker chips are separable with the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A multilayer wiring board formed by laminating a plurality of circuit board units each including an insulating board containing at least a thermosetting resin, and a wiring circuit layer formed on the surface of said insulating board, wherein said insulating board is provided with via hole conducting passages so as to electrically connect the wiring circuit layers of the neighboring circuit board units, said via hole conducting passages are formed by filling via holes formed in the insulating board with a conducting paste, and said wiring circuit layer is buried in the surface of the insulating board in a manner that said insulating board possesses a flat surface. The multilayer wiring board has a satisfactory flatness required for mounting flip chips. Besides, the insulating board and the via hole conducting passages are not infiltrated by chemicals such as etching solution or plating solution.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a filter element to prevent contaminants from entering an ink supply inlet of an ink jet printhead. The filter is formed by laser ablation process in which output laser radiation is directed through a mask system or light transmitting system to create a filter hole pattern in a thin film. Slightly tapered holes are formed in the film, and the formed filter element is laminated to the ink supply inlet. The tapered holes provide improved flow/impedance and add increased structural strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing plastic cards with a layer structure, in each of which cards a flat coil and a chip which is connected thereto are embedded, these components being placed on a first web, to which a subsequent web for accommodating apertures for the components and at least one covering web are applied, which webs are then joined together by lamination so as to form a final web, out of which plastic cards are stamped.

Abstract: A method for shielding and obtaining access to a component on a printed circuit board including providing a printed circuit board having a component encompassed by a shielding enclosure including a plurality of side walls and an integral top surface having a scored line which defines an interior portion, severing the scored line, removing the interior portion leaving the shielding enclosure with a remaining perimeter rim and allowing access to the component, providing a replacement cover for the shielding enclosure, and attaching the replacement cover to the shielding enclosure to replace the interior portion and to thereby encompass and shield the component. The replacement cover may be attached by soldering or by an adhesive surface of the replacement cover.

Abstract: A high strength, flexible, foldable and printable sheet, such as a label sheet or cardstock, is provided with a line of weakness. The sheet has maximum dimensions greater than that of a box into which the sheet is to be located, and is therefore folded flat to fit into the box. The sheet is later removed, and may be printed in a laser or ink jet printer or copier. The sheet is formed to have a tensile strength of at least 4.5 or 5.0 or more kilograms, across the line of weakness, so that it will reliably feed through an office type printer or copier.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label carried on a backing of release material, the label comprising a multilaminar label, a self-adhesive overlaminate covering the multilaminar label and a self-adhesive overlabel adhered to an upper surface of the overlaminate. The invention also provides a method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a backing of release material, the method comprising the steps of providing an elongate web including a backing of release material, applying a succession of multilaminar labels to the elongate web, laminating over the succession of multilaminar labels a self-adhesive plastics overlaminate web, applying a succession of self-adhesive overlabels over the overlaminate and die-cutting through the overlabels, the overlaminate and the multilaminar labels to form the self-adhesive labels in each of which at least one overlabel is adhered to a portion of the overlaminate web which covers a multilaminar label.

Abstract: A multilayered substrate divisible into a plurality of parts at predetermined positions of division is configured such that intermittently formed perforation-like holes or slit-like holes are present at the positions of division of a core layer. Further, V-cut V-grooves are present at the positions of division of surface layers. The multilayered substrate, divisible at predetermined positions of division, is also configured such that first intermittently formed holes (perforation-like holes, slit-like holes, or widely spaced holes) are present at the positions of division of the core layer. Further, second intermittently formed holes (perforation-like holes, or slit-like holes) are present at the positions of division of the surface layers so as to pass through the multilayered substrate. At the positions of division of the core layer, each of the second holes is located between the adjacent first holes, whereby the first holes and the second holes are continuous with each other.

Abstract: For forming a packaged product sample held in a carrier material (1), in a first operation two sections of material (8, 9), for example sections of film, are applied next to each other to the same side of the carrier material (1). Then, the product sample (10) is applied to one section of material (8). Subsequently, by folding the carrier material (1) about a folding line (11), the other section of material (9) is placed over the section of material (8) carrying the product sample (10). Subsequently, the two sections of carrier material (1a, 1b) lying one over the other and carrying the sections of material (8, 9) are joined to each other, to be precise along a closed region surrounding the product sample (10). In order to be able to remove the product sample, within the joining region between the two sections of carrier material (1a, 1b) there is provided a line of weakness which defines a tear-open part.

Abstract: A continuous form assembly of ultrasonically weldable sleeve blanks formed by an elongated flexible web has a longitudinal series of pairs of transversely spaced apart and generally longitudinally extending slits therethrough, each pair of slits partially defining an associated sleeve blank. Pin feed aperture formed in the longitudinally extending marginal portions of the web cooperate with a tractor feed mechanism of a sleeve forming apparatus to intermittently advance the web through the apparatus. An electrical conductor or groups of conductors manually fed into the apparatus engage the web and form an associated blank into a loop surrounding the conductor or group of conductors. Ultrasonic sealing and severing jaws simultaneously join opposite end portions of the sleeve blank together in assembly to form a tubular sleeve surrounding an associated portion of the individual conductor or a group of conductors and simultaneously sever the formed sleeve from the web.

Abstract: An improved diaphragm substantially resistant to abrasive wear for use in certain applications in which at least a portion of such diaphragm is in contact with another surface which would tend to abrade such diaphragm, such diaphragm comprising at least one layer of a flexible material selected from a group including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, fabric reinforced rubber, plastic and mixtures thereof and an abrasion resistant polymeric material having a predetermined thickness. This abrasion resistant polymeric material is adhered to such diaphragm at least in the portion that such diaphragm is in contact with another surface and is subject to abrasion. This type of abrasion generally occurs in the flange area of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A multi-layer stencil is disclosed for applying solder paste to a printed circuit board. The stencil is formed from first and second layers of stencil material, e.g., stainless steel sheet, the second layer overlying the first layer in selected areas thereby forming a region of increased stencil thickness in those areas. A first plurality of apertures is defined through the thickness of the first layer only and a second plurality of apertures is defined through the combined thickness of the first and second layers in the selected regions. This type of multilevel stencil is useful for depositing differing thicknesses of solder paste onto a circuit board comprising a hybrid of through-hole and SMT devices.

Abstract: A machine and a process for formation of a continuous composite tape for the production of wrappings for food products, along with the tape and a wrapping formed using the same; the machine being such that it includes; supply means to provide materials for forming the tape, a unit for bonding of said materials, applicator groups to apply glue on the materials and on the continuous composite tape thus formed, devices for applying the glue along preferred areas; the process being such that it includes the operations of application of the glue on preferred areas of the continuous composite tape and of bonding thereof; the wrapping being such as to provide a perforated flap at its opening and a layer of glue capable of allowing sealing during the packing operation.

Abstract: A carrier element for a semiconductor chip, in particular to be built into smart cards. The carrier element has a substrate that carries the chip and a stiffening sheet which also carries the chip and has a recess for receiving the chip and its connection leads therein. An edge of the recess is provided with a frame formed integrally from the sheet.

Abstract: A resilient structure such as a seat cushion, mattress, furniture back or the like has enhanced resiliency and support at strategic locations due to the use of coil springs interlocked and held within a densified heat bonded low melt fiber batt used as the core or cover of the resilient structure. The densified fiber batt core includes low melt fibers which, when heated to the melting point and then cooled, intersect and interlock with the coil springs. The coil springs function as an integral part of the fiber batt, eliminating the need for lattice wires and the like to interlock the springs in the structure. The invention also increases the capability of manufacturing resilient structures in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A method for forming and using a mailpiece requiring special services is provided. The method includes providing a mailpiece having an integral document section requiring special service mailing that includes folding the sheet along fold lines and sealing the mailpiece to enclose the integral document section. The method further includes providing a removably attached section which, after the system is folded and sealed, forms a return postcard and at least one form. The return postcard and the form are integrally formed, but removably attached. The method includes removing the return postcard when the mailpiece is received by the addressee.

Abstract: Apparatus for bonding an insulating material to a metal strip having a conveyor for moving a strip of insulting material along a path of travel and a mechanism for placing perforations in the strip and cutting the strip into sections of predetermined length. The conveyor has raised registration studs that pass through the perforations. A metal strip that also contains perforations is brought into moving contact with the section with its perforation being registered on said studs and a heat curable bonding material is introduced between the metal strip and the insulation sections. A second conveyor is then moved into pressure contact with the moving sections and metal strip registered on the first conveyor and heat is applied to cure the bonding material.

Abstract: Via portions are formed in a first green sheet for a first layer of a laminated substrate. Then, conductive lands are formed on a surface of the first green sheet and a wiring pattern is formed on a back face of the first green sheet to be connected to the conductive lands through the via portions. The thus formed first green sheet is joined to a second green sheet having via portions therein so that the wiring pattern of the first green sheet contacts the via portions of the second green sheet. In this case, by forming the wiring pattern on the back face of the first green sheet, lamination slippage of the wiring pattern caused by lamination of the first and second green sheets can be prevented.

Abstract: A method of continuously forming a packaging sleeve of heat-shrinkable thermoplastic with an integral tear strip, the sleeve comprising a flattened tube having a first wall and second wall connected along parallel first and second lines of connection; lines of weakness formed in the first and second walls proximate to one of the lines of connection; the lines of weakness and the line of connection defining tear strip zones therebetween; a reinforcing-levering band in the tear strip zones formed by welding superimposed portions of the first and second walls; the reinforcing levering band being disposed parallel to the lines of weakness and in combination with the zones and lines of weakness establishing a tear strip for opening the sleeve.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of producing packaging material comprising a core layer (9) which is provided with punched holes, apertures or slits (14), and which displays, along its one side, an unbroken layer (7) of a laminate consisting of aluminium foil and polyethylene. On production of the packaging material, a "primary laminate" (7) of polyethylene and aluminium foil is first created in that the polyethylene is extruded as a film between the aluminium foil and the surface of a cooling roller while, in a second operation, which is carried out on the same cooling roller, a web (9) of paper or board provided with holes, apertures or slits (14) is united with the above-mentioned primary laminate (7) by the intermediary of an extruded polyethylene layer (16).

Abstract: New fiber-reinforced composite materials of improved moldability and methods for making them, in which an initial material comprising long length ("continuous filament") reinforcement set in a matrix material is treated to enable these filaments to be severed in situ into fibers of smaller length while maintaining a control over the length and location of these resulting shortened fibers while preserving the orientation desired to give strength to the materials. The severance is preferably achieved using radiant energy from a laser or the like, and most conveniently by using a laser to make a series or pattern of perforations (usually 0.5 mm or less in diameter) so that the reinforcing filaments are attacked but the surrounding matrix material is not appreciably affected or weakened. The treated materials can be used to fabricate larger products or articles of wide variety, by further processing, especially molding or thermo-forming.

Abstract: A glass channel insert to guide, support, and seal a slidable window in a supporting channel window frame. The channel insert includes a centrally disposed durable plastic strip to bear the weight of the window and side sealing or glide members, preferably a laterally disposed pair of opposed pile weatherstrips to seal the inner and outer window surfaces from wind and water. The bearing strip and the weatherstrips are adhered to a common surface of a flexible backing web, preferably by simultaneous ultrasonic welding, providing a substantially planar glass channel element which can be wound as a roll. In installation, the planar element is folded longitudinally to form a U-shaped glass channel insert, which can be sliced transversely at intervals along its back side to permit bending of the insert to follow the curved edges of windows.

Abstract: A process for producing a medical device having a branch includes the steps of: welding a bottom of the tubular member on a mounting surface of a constituent material of a main tube extruded under elevated temperature, welding firmly the bottom of the tubular member to the mounting surface of the main tube while aspirating the constituent material of the main tube from above the tubular member, forming a hole in the mounting surface of the main tube so as to communicate an interior of the tubular member with an interior of the main tube, and cutting the main tube, thereby assembling the medical device having the branch.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for a woody strand cement board, in which a woody group material and cement are combined to form a construction material. The construction material is fire resistant and has a strength comparable to a lumbered raw wood product. The apparatus includes means for finely splitting a fibrous woody material such as wood, bamboo, and reed in a direction parallel to the fiber of the material to obtain pieces of finely split material; a molding frame; and feeders, such as a forming conveyor and swing conveyor, for feeding the pieces to the molding frame to form first and second layers. Mortar is poured on the first and second layers, and pressure is applied to mold and solidify the layers to a semi-hardened state. Two feeders may provide the first and second layers in cross-wise directions.

Abstract: A TAB (tape automated bonding) tape of high precision is formed without the deformations of its conductor pattern and the like and which is hermetically sealed with resin. The method for producing a TAB tape includes punching required holes, such as a device hole 14 and the like, in a metal plate 10 coated with an insulating adhesive layer 12 over the area where a conductor pattern is to be formed; and forming a required conductor pattern 24 by bonding a conductor metal foil onto the adhesive layer and by etching the conductor metal foil. Thus, the material cost of this TAB tape can be reduced and the production of this tape is facilitated.

Abstract: A multilayered substrate divisible into a plurality of parts at predetermined positions of division is configured such that intermittently formed perforation-like holes or slit-like holes are present at the positions of division of a core layer, while V-cut V-grooves are present at the positions of division of surface layers. The multilayered substrate divisible at predetermined positions of division is also configured such that first intermittently formed holes (perforation-like holes, slit-like holes, or widely spaced holes) are present at the positions of division of the core layer, while second intermittently formed holes (perforation-like holes, or slit-like holes) are present at the positions of division of the surface layers so as to pass through the multilayered substrate, and at the positions of division of the core layer, each of the second holes is located between the adjacent first holes, whereby the first holes and the second holes are continuous with each other.

Abstract: Two pairs of parallel substantial-cut or scored lines extend the length of a card stock sheet and short through-cut lines extend between each of the pairs to define two columns of business card blanks on the sheet. The sheet is passed through a laser or ink jet printer, printing the desired identifying or other indicia on the blanks. The blanks are then separated along the substantial-cut and through-cut lines and the waste sheet portions at the ends, sides, and between the columns are disposed of. The business cards separate cleanly along the substantial-cut lines, superior to the microperforated business card separation lines. Even with the substantial-cut and full-cut lines, the card stock sheets have enough integrity to reliably pass through the printer without breaking apart.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for automatically applying self-adhesive protective sheeting to surface parts of vehicle bodies, a specific rectangular piece of protective sheeting in the form of stock roll is grasped on its non-adhesive side, using a robot-controlled tentering frame with suction legs, is drawn off and is cut off. Before the sheeting blank is laid on to the body, in the freely stretched-out state tear-off lines are perforated, preferably from the non-adhesive sheeting side, in the region of accessory parts by means of a perforating device guided along definite contour lines. Thereafter the protective sheeting, which is thus prepared and stretched out so as to be free of creases in the tentering frame, is lowered in the correct position onto the associated part by the handling robot and laid onto the surface part so as to be free of bubbles. The sheetings are subsequently pressed down in a brushing manner under an elastic brushing bar extending over the entire vehicle width.

Abstract: A structural panel comprises a metal and paper composite in which the metal outer skins have a minimum thickness of 0.005 in. exceeding foils and a maximum thickness of 0.012 in. while the paper core ranges between 0.01 in. and 0.05 in. The panel is a stiff, lightweight substitute for thicker metals and may replace light metal sheets such as aluminum with a composite in which the metal skins comprise sheets from heavier metals such as steel. The paper core is a web which is adhesively bonded to the metal skins and which may have openings to create paths for adhesive bridges between the metal skins to minimize failure caused by buckling.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making improved folded signature for subsequent use in gathering and combining or binding in bookbinding. Each folded signature includes uniquely positioned perforated folds, sequences of folding and adhered together perforated folded edges which reduce folding time, alter folded signature orientation during gathering, eliminate the need for having a conventional backbone, and provide a binding or pulling edge.

Abstract: A method of producing rolls of ribbons including printing indica at a plurality of locations on at least one of two webs; applying peelable adhesive at a plurality of locations on at least one of the two webs; bonding the two webs together using the adhesive where the indicia and the adhesive are registered with each other; die cutting only one of the webs after bonding to form a plurality of peelable lid shapes, having lift tabs for each peelable lid shape, on the other web; die cutting the other non-cut web to form a plurality of parallel ribbons of interconnected lid shapes with each one of the interconnected lid shapes associated with one of the peelable lid shapes; bending the lift tabs onto their respective peelable lid shape; and winding each of the ribbons into a roll on a central core.

Abstract: A self cleaning drip irrigation hose comprising an elongated strip of plastic film folded longitudinally to form first and second overlapping longitudinal margins. A first longitudinal bead partially seals the overlapping margin. A second longitudinal bead outboard of the first bead partially seals the overlapping margins. The first and second beads have a repeating longitudinal pattern that forms a flow regulating channel and opposing inlets spaced along the length of the first and second beads. Outlets from the flow regulating channel to the exterior of the hose are spaced from the inlets to create a pressure drop across the flow regulating channel. A third longitudinal bead outboard of the second bead completely seals the overlapping margin. The second and third beads form a water access channel to the inlets in the second bead such that the inlets in the first bead when plugged are back flushed by water flow through the inlets in the second bead.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ceramic member composed of a thin plate having a plurality of fine through holes and a rigid plate integrally formed with the thin plate by firing. The thin plate is supported by the rigid plate at least at both sides of a portion where the plurality of fine through holes are formed. A minimum value of the size of the holes is 150 .mu.m or less, a thickness of the thin plate 7 is 100 .mu.m or less, and a minimum value of the interval between adjacent holes is 150 .mu.m or less. A tensile strength .sigma. of a green sheet for the thin plate is 10 kgf/cm.sup.2 or more and 200 kgf/cm.sup.2 or less. An elongation factor represented by the expression .DELTA.I.multidot.S/T, where .DELTA.I represents an amount (mm) of elongation at rupture; T, a tension (kgf) at rupture; and S, a cross section (mm.sup.2) of the green sheet for the thin plate, is 0.5 mm.sup.3 /kgf or more and 25.0 mm.sup.3 /kgf or less. An absolute value of the difference of pre-sintering temperature T.sub.

Abstract: A method of re-lining a main pipeline having at least one transversely extending pipe connected thereto via a generally annular connection region includes applying an internal lining to the inner wall of a length of the main pipeline and which overlies the entrance to the transversely extending pipe. A hole is then formed in the lining so as to expose the entrance. A re-lining assembly is introduced into the pipe from an end thereof remote from the entrance, the assembly comprising a tubular web of resin-permeated material within an elastomeric membrane which is everted by application of fluid pressure to the assembly so as to introduce the assembly into the pipe and so that the now externally located tubular web projects into the main pipeline. Fluid pressure is further applied to the assembly so that the membrane causes the projecting end of the tubular web to flare or deform outwardly and thereby overlie the connection region.

Abstract: A method and arrangement in winding of a web, in particular a paper or board web, in which the web is wound onto a first roll spool to form a first roll. When the first roll is complete, first and second edges of a material strip having a set length in a running direction of the web are attached to the web at first and second fixing points, respectively, at a location before the web is wound about the first roll spool such that the length of the web between the first and second fixing points is less than the length of the material strip. The first and second edges of the material strip extend in a direction substantially transverse to a running direction of the web.

Abstract: A method useful for the manufacture of multilayer ceramic electronic components such as a multilayer chip inductor, a multilayer transformer, a multilayer hybrid components containing a coil conductor, and the like comprises a process A for preparing a ceramic green sheet, a process B for forming a through hole to the ceramic green sheet, a process C for forming a conductor pattern on the ceramic green sheet, and a process D for stacking said ceramic green sheet to another ceramic green sheet, wherein said process B is executed by irradiating a laser beam onto the ceramic green sheets so as to form through holes to the fragile ceramic green sheet with a pinpoint accuracy.

Abstract: A face sheet is bonded to a porous core by contacting adhesive to the porous core at the bonding face, placing a screen stripping sheet overlying the adhesive, and pressing on the stripping sheet while heating the core and adhesive. The adhesive is thereby forced against the exposed portions of the cell walls at the bonding face and into the interstices of the stripping sheet. The excess adhesive not contacting the exposed cell walls is removed by cooling the stripping sheet and adhesive, and peeling the stripping sheet and excess adhesive from the core. A face sheet is bonded to the porous core with the remaining adhesive that adhered to the exposed cell walls.

Abstract: An improved panel structure wherein at least one face of the panel is perforated with small holes and where it is desirable to minimize the number of holes that get filled in with adhesive. For example, an improved noise reducing acoustic panel (30) (FIG. 3) constructed of a nonperforated inner skin (14), a perforated outer skin (16) having small holes (18), two sections (12, 12a) of honeycomb core material which are bonded or spliced together by a partially or fully encapsulated foaming adhesive (32e) which has been foamed and expanded, thereby forcing a supported film adhesive (34c) against the walls (24, 24a) of the honeycomb cells in the area of the gap (22) whereby the supported film adhesive (34c) bonds to the walls (24, 24a) of the honeycomb cells in the area of the gap (22). The nonperforated inner skin (14) has been adhesively bonded by a film adhesive to the honeycomb core sections (12, 12a).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming specially-configured handles in a plurality of interconnected plastic bags traveling in a longitudinal direction. The plastic bags are interconnected along transverse lines of weakness spaced at bag-length distances apart. The apparatus and method comprise using a rotary anvil and a rotary cutting die. The rotary anvil has a first axis of rotation. The rotary cutting die is disposed adjacent to the rotary anvil and has a second axis of rotation substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation. The rotary cutting die includes a rotatable cylindrical shaft, a blade shell mounted on the shaft, and a generally W-shaped blade formed on the blade shell. The blade has a base portion and a pair of substantially linear opposing legs, and the base portion has an inverted, V-shaped configuration. The opposing legs extend upwardly relative to the base portion and outwardly relative to each other.

Abstract: A one-way see-through panel assembly enhanced by a retroreflective surface. The panel assembly has a first panel which has a dark light-absorbing surface and an opposite light reflecting surface. A retroreflective sheet is applied over the light reflecting surface to form an assembly. Light passageways, either perforations or a pattern of discrete transparent areas, are provided in the assembly. An image is imprinted on either the surface of the retroreflective panel or the light reflecting surface. The method includes mechanically perforating the assembly which is facilitated by the retroreflective sheet having non-glass reflective formations thereon.

Abstract: A branch pipe liner bag and a pipe lining method are provided for ensuring to securely joining a flange and a main pipe liner bag to provide a reliable integrated structure. The branch pipe liner bag comprises a tubular resin-absorbent material impregnated with an unhardened hardenable resin. The tubular resin-absorbent material is formed at one end thereof with a rigid flange which is formed with a plurality of bores. In the pipe lining method using the branch pipe liner bag, a portion of unhardened hardenable resin oozing from a main pipe liner bag enters the bores formed through the flange of the branch pipe liner bag and is hardened therein, so that the flange is securely joined with the main pipe liner bag, thereby preventing a gap from being formed therebetween. In addition, the bores may be arranged on concentric circles on the flange, and cords made of a resin-absorbent material may be passed through the bores along the inner or outer periphery of the flange.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a tire comprising a colored motif and a decal inted to be applied to the outer surface of a vulcanized rubber tire. The decal is made of a thin sheet serving as temporary support for a motif made with one or more vulcanizable colored inks. The support has at least one cutout having a shape adapted to permit the fitting therein of at least one element in relief protruding from the surface of a tire at the place selected for the colored motif.

Abstract: Self-adhesive stamps comprising: a layer (2) of stamp paper bearing a printed stamp design on its front and having perfoated edges (6), a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive (5) on the back of the stamp paper, and a peelable backing sheet (7) covering the adhesive, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is patterned such that there is little or no adhesive adjacent to the perorated edges of the stamp paper. Preferably, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is a hot-melt adhesive, and preferably the adhesive is applied by printing. Also a method of making such stamps comprising the steps of: providing a sheet or web of stamp paper having lines of perforations defining stamps therein, followed by coating the back of the stamp paper with a patterned layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive and a peelable backing sheet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a folded document, such as a mailer, including a camera and microprocessor for viewing printed information on a printed sheet and storing the information in a memory. The printed sheet is then folded to enclose the printed information within the folded sheet. A printer is connected to the camera and microprocessor to retrieve the stored information and print the information on the folded sheet.

Abstract: A truss type extruded aluminum section is formed of a pair of planar plates and ribs, wherein hollow portions are formed within said section by the ribs and the planar plates. Vibration-damping resin is provided on the inner surfaces of hollow portions, and particularly on the inner surface of the planar plate and on a single surface of the inclined rib. With this arrangement, the vibration energy bending the planar plate and the rib is converted into a heat energy. In the case of manufacturing such truss type extruded aluminum vibration-damping section, for making easy the insertion of the vibration-damping resin in the hollow portion, the vibration-damping resin is stuck on a plastic film to form a long planar body. The plastic film serves as a cover or an adhesive. Moreover, in the case of directly inserting the vibration-damping resin sheet, the vibration-damping resin sheet is subjected to embossing on the adhesive-bonding side for allowing air to escape.

Abstract: A method for producing a ceramic member having fine throughholes, includes the steps of: producing a first green sheet for a thin ceramic plate; forming a plurality of fine throughholes having a minimum diameter of 150 .mu.m or less after firing in the first green sheet and having a minimum distance of 150 .mu.m or less between two of the throughholes after firing, the throughholes being disposed zigzag; producing a second green sheet to be used for a ceramic substrate; forming at least one window portion in the second green sheet; laminating the first green sheet on the second green sheet for obtaining a unitary laminate so that the plurality of fine throughholes in the first green sheet match the window portion(s) of the second green sheet; and firing the laminate so as to obtain a unitary sintered body; wherein a shorter side (maximum width) W of the window portion of the ceramic substrate satisfies the formula: W(mm).gtoreq.0.