Abstract: A laminated plastic barrier type fence encapsulates a printed message or sign. The plastic fence is laminated. A message or sign which is printed on a portion of one side of a first sheet of plastic sheeting material. The first sheet is then laminated to a second sheet of plastic sheeting material. A regular array of apertures is made in the laminated sheet to either side of the printing.

Abstract: The method consists of introducing the dripper units (1) one after the other inside a conduit (2) while the latter is being formed in an extruder (10), then calibrated in a calibrator (13), heat welding the dripper units (1) to the inner wall (3) of the conduit (2) gradually as it progresses downstream of the extruder (10), then cooling the conduit (2) and perforating it opposite each dripper unit (1) to make it communicate with the exterior. According to the invention, the heat welding operation is executed downstream of the calibrator (13) by pinching the dripper unit and the wall of said conduit between first and second opposing surfaces (20, 22b) one of which is driven at the speed of progression of the conduit (2) and the other is arranged on a fixed support member (16) forming a feed guide for the dripper units (1). The dripper units are presented for the pinching operation one after the other contiguously by their ends.

Abstract: The invention includes of a system and method of ultrasonically perforating adhesive bandage backings. The invention eliminates the gap between the ultrasonic horn and the pin roll, and provides for a wear resistant release coating on the pin roll. Further, the method and system disclose cooling the ultrasonic horn with a forced air stream, and provide for a pre- or post-nip roll to control the tension of the continuous web of backing. The web of backing is kept under tension with a nip roll, and passes between an ultrasonic horn and an immediately adjacent pin roll for perforation by the ultrasonic horn. The resulting material of the web backing is smoother, and has better hole quality than that seen in the prior art.

Abstract: A method for forming an absorbent structure is provided wherein absorbent members are adjacently disposed and orientated such as to have a specifically desired ratio of horizontal width to vertical height.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a product which exhibits (a) a low level of emissivity and (b) a high level of moisture vapor permeability, and which enables trapped excess moisture to be transported from the product to the surrounding atmosphere while maintaining its effective radiant barrier properties. The product is an underlying substrate, having a pair of outer major surfaces and a radiant barrier material adhered to at least one of the pair of outer major surfaces of the underlying substrate with an adhesive material to form a radiant barrier material covered substrate. A plurality of apertures are formed in the radiant barrier material covered substrate. These apertures extend substantially completely through both the radiant barrier material and the adhesive material thereby forming substantially completely open moisture vapor flow channels which create a high level of moisture vapor permeability through the radiant barrier material and the adhesive material.

Abstract: A skateboard deck and a method of making the same. The initial stage of making the skateboard deck comprises the step of stacking multiple veneer layers of wood upon each other and applying a coat of glue between each layer and then pressing the layers in a hydraulic press to form a first block of wood. Next the outline shape of the skateboard deck is formed on a CNC shaper machine. Following this two sets of four bore holes are machined in the first block of wood and they are counterbored on the initial top surface of the skateboard deck. Truck mounting inserts are then pressed into the bore holes in the initial top surface of the skateboard deck. One or more veneer layers of wood are then stacked onto the initial top surface of the skateboard deck and a coating of glue is applied between each layer and they are pressed together in a hydraulic press to form a second block of wood. The second block of wood is trimmed to the same shape programmed previously.

Abstract: A business form, from which a laminated card may be formed, is produced by spot coating silicone-release material on the back of the web or sheet which forms the business form, covering slightly more than a card-sized area, and then applying a clean release material to the back of the web or sheet covering the coating of silicone release material and another area from which a card may be die cut. The back may be imaged before application of the clean release material, and the face of the laminated card to be formed is imaged with variable (and perhaps non-variable) indicia, e.g., by a laser printer. The clean release material is die cut through the adhesive and clear plastic layers, but not the baseliner.

Abstract: A method of forming a via in a substrate is provided. The method generally includes laminating a support to the substrate, forming the via in the substrate, and then stripping the support from the substrate. The support is preferably a photoresist that collects any debris generated by the via formation so that the debris is removed from the via and substrate surface as the photoresist support is stripped.

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 multilayer circuit board or laminated circuit board for use in a motor controller is described. The multilayer circuit board is preferably utilized as a power substrate module. The power substrate module includes a mounting area provided in a recess, window or portion of the circuit board where the circuit board is only a single layer thick. The insulated mounting area is provided in a blind via in the multilayer circuit board. The single circuit board layer at the mounting area provides a heat conductive yet highly electrically insulated mounting area for receiving a heat sink. The heat sink can be mounted on a side opposite the electrical device. The heat sink may be standard heat sink or a copper coil directly soldered to the circuit board. The multilayer circuit board includes an enhanced conductive layer for receiving the surface mount device. The enhanced conductive layer preferably includes an insulative frame which holds copper slugs.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for locating holes to be drilled in a post-cure composite structure, generally comprising a drill boss defining a bore, a bonding fixture defining at least one hole, wherein one surface of the bonding fixture defines the shape of the composite structure to be formed, and the opposing surface thereto engages the drill boss such that the drill boss is aligned with respect to the hole through the bonding fixture. A drill bushing defining a bore is further concentrically disposed within the hole in the bonding fixture and the drill boss bore such that a hole can be drilled in the composite structure by inserting a drill bit through the drill boss bore and the drill bushing bore. In addition, the drill bushing extends between the hole in the bonding fixture and the drill boss bore, wherein the drill bushing bore is adapted to receive a drill bit of a predetermined size for drilling the hole in the composite structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing high-quality perforated display panels that is both simple and inexpensive to implement is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the method of manufacture includes the steps of: printing a design on one side of a single sheet of material; floodcoating the second side of the sheet with a solid layer of black ink; applying an adhesive layer to one of the two sides of the sheet, and in particular, on the black side of the sheet when the panel is to be exterior mounted and on the design side of the sheet when the panel is to be interior mounted; applying a release liner to cover the adhesive; and perforating in tandem the sheet of material, the adhesive, and the release liner. An improved perforated display panel preferably includes: a single sheet of material having a design printed on one side thereof and a solid black layer printed on a second side thereof; an adhesive layer; and a release liner covering the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vibration damped laminate articles having improved force (torque and/or pressure and/or stress) retention and decreased or eliminated spring back. An area defining a through hole and/or the periphery of the article is welded. Methods of making the articles and fastening assemblies including the articles are provided.

Abstract: A releasing agent is applied to opposite side edge portions of a tack sheet to form releasing regions. A laminated sheet provided with an adhesive layer having exposed opposite side edge portions is overlaid on the tack sheet. The laminated sheet is bonded to the tack sheet through portions of the adhesive layer not corresponding to the releasing regions. The laminated sheet is punched to form a plurality of divisions, and the divisions are bonded to the tack sheet by the portions of the adhesive layer not corresponding to the releasing regions. Portions having a desired figure of the tack sheet are punched out to provide adhesive labels.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing for the ingress/egress of an optical fiber in composite materials wherein flexible tooling protects the ingress and egress point of the optical fiber. The optical fiber is placed into the uncured laminates of the composite material prior to curing such laminates. The ingress/egress point of this fiber is protected from the laminates by enclosing the fiber with a plurality of polyimide and poly(tetrofluoroethylene) tubes. During the curing process, a rubber plate covers the laminates and the fiber optic lead are brought out of the laminates through a plug in the rubber plate and positioned along the rubber plate in grooves to protect the external fiber leads during curing. After curing a strain relief boot is placed over the fiber optic lead where it ingresses/egresses the composite material to relieve the strain generated on the optical fiber lead during operational use.

Abstract: A method of forming a novelty card using an in-line web offset printing and production process, including the steps of providing a web of printable material and a web of a transparent material of a predetermined width to a printing apparatus. A strip of the printable material is formed having at least a front panel, a rear panel and an insert panel. At least one image is printed on the rear panel, and at least one image is printed on the transparent material. A window is formed in the front panel through which the printed image on the rear panel can be viewed. A panel is then formed from the portion of the transparent material bearing the printed image. The panel is secured to the front panel so that it spans the window. The insert is separated from the strip of printable material and positioned onto the front panel to separate the images. The rear panel is folded onto the front panel so that the image on the second side of the rear panel is aligned with the interior of the window and viewable therethrough.

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: A plurality of layers of nonfully cured composite material are joined by a unique combination of steps including debulking and precuring the layers using vacuum followed by pressure and heating. Then spaced apart holes through the layers are generated with a pointed tool using ultrasonic energy which at least softens and smooths the hole wall. The layers are stitched through the holes prior to final curing.

Abstract: A pipe lining method is provided for accurately cutting or punching out a pipe liner bag after being lined on an inner wall of a pipe with a good operability while preventing an operation environment from being contaminated. A fluid pressure is applied to act on a pipe liner bag introduced in a pipe to press the pipe liner bag onto the inner wall of the pipe. A thickness reducing member is brought into contact with the outer surface of the pipe liner bag to partially reduce the thickness of the pipe liner bag. A predetermined pipe lining operation with the above state maintained. Then, an external force is applied to a thickness reduced portion of the pipe liner bag to break the portion.

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 platform is provided for the manufacture of microwave, multilayer integrated circuits and microwave, multifunction modules. The manufacturing process involves bonding fluoropolymer composite substrates into a multilayer structure using fusion bonding. The bonded multilayers, with embedded semiconductor devices, etched resistors and circuit patterns, and plated via holes form a self-contained surface mount module. Film bonding, or fusion bonding if possible, may be used to cover embedded semiconductor devices, including embedded active semiconductor devices, with one or more layers.

Abstract: Methods for the production of insulated, conductive through-features in conductive core materials for electronics packaging are disclosed. Invention methods employ protective mask technology in order to facilitate the selective removal of material from planar conductive core material that has been encapsulated in electrically insulated materials. By filling the cavity in the conductive core material with an electrically insulated material, the through-feature is electrically isolated from the remainder of the core material. In this manner, a conductive through-feature that completely transverses the core of the substrate board is created. Also provided are planar substrates for multilayer printed circuit boards, or chip carriers, comprising the conductive through-features produced by invention methods.

Abstract: A multi-layer circuit board capable of reducing an electrical resistance between circuit patterns positioned inside the circuit board and a through-hole connection conductor. A plurality of circuit patterns are superposed on each other with a plurality of insulating layers being alternately interposed therebetween in turn. A solution in which ultrafine metal particles of the independent dispersion type such as silver, gold, palladium or the like are contained in a colloid-like manner is applied so as to extend from one of lands through an inner surface of a through-hole to the other land. Then, the solution is calcined to form a metal particle film, The metal particle film is coated thereon with a conductive paste such as a resin/silver paste or the like, which is then calcined to form a conductive paste layer.

Abstract: In an apparatus and method of applying a protecting film to a semiconductor wafer, a semiconductor wafer is placed on top of a table, a protecting film is pressed onto the wafer by a press roller biased toward the table, the table is moved to apply the protecting film to the wafer, a tension roller arranged upstream from the press roller applies a tensile force to the protecting film in a direction opposite the feeding direction of the film, the tensile force of the tension roller is first set at a relatively high value at the beginning of the application of the protecting film to place the protecting film in a stretched state and then at a relatively small value during the application of the protecting film to prevent the portion of the protecting film which has not yet been applied from coming into contact with the wafer, and then, after the protecting film has been applied to the wafer, a cutting blade is used to cut the protecting film to match the shape of the semiconductor wafer by first moving the cutt

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: For applying a security code to an article, such as a cheque guarantee card, credit card, identity card or component of a motor or machine, use is made of a hologram or kinegram wherein personification or identification symbols, letters, numerals or figures are or will be cut out by burning-in using a laser beam, said hologram or kinegram being affixed to an underlying hologram or kinegram which is affixed to the article directly or via one or more holograms or kinegrams, the various features being such that the optical effect of an underlying hologram or kinegram is visible through the cut-out symbols.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: An expanded content label (ECL) having a segmented base label that allows the label to conform to a curved surface. A booklet and covering overlaminate are secured to the spaced-apart segments of the base to interconnect the segments. The gap between the segments enhances the ability of the label to flex and move along a supporting curved surface to conform to the surface without buckling or wrinkling. The label is produced by die cutting a web to form a segmented base label, securing a booklet to the segmented base label, and optionally securing an overlaminate to the booklet. At least one of the booklet and the overlaminate bridge the segments of the base label. In an alternative embodiment, the overlaminate is eliminated and the booklet includes a coversheet that extends across the gap between the base label segments.

Abstract: A method of producing a single unit phone card assembly including providing sheets of material including a primary sheet, a secondary sheet, and an overlaminating sheet; printing information on the primary sheet; applying a coating of release agent on a face side of the primary sheet; applying a coating of varnish on a rear side of the primary sheet; applying a layer of adhesive on a face side of the secondary sheet; laminating the rear side of the primary to the face side of the secondary sheet using the adhesive layer; cutting the primary sheet after lamination of the primary and secondary sheets; laminating the overlaminating sheet to the primary sheet such that the overlaminating sheet contacts the release agent; cutting the laminated primary, secondary, and overlaminating sheets to form the single unit phone card assembly and to form excess material; applying functional perforations to the assembly; and stripping the excess material from the assembly.

Abstract: Smearing of indicia (30,36) or deterioration of a label may be eliminated in a label form that provides protection for the imaging (30,36) in a construction that includes a sheet of transparent face stock (12), a layer of transparent pressure sensitive adhesive (14) on one side of the face stock sheet (12) and a sheet of transparent release liner (10) releasably adhered to the one side of the face stock sheet (12) by the adhesive (14). A die cut (18) is located in the release liner sheet (10) and defines a first removable frame section (20) and a second label defining section (22). The first section (20) surrounds the second section (22) so that when removed, a pattern of the adhesive (14) will be exposed. Reverse image printing (30) is disposed on the release liner second section (22).

Abstract: A full color transplanting process for providing a full color picture, drawing or printing permanently and evenly on an undulate surface of an object, including any irregular, uneven and undulate surface thereon. The process includes the following steps. Print a clear and flexible transplanting membrane with a predetermined picture, drawing or printing thereon, wherein the transplanting membrane has a surface area at least equal to a total surface area of a predetermined printing surface of an object. Clean the printing surface of the object thoroughly to clear all removable dirt and particles thereon. Pre-heat the object to a predetermined temperature between 150.degree. F. and 300.degree. F. Rub the printing surface of the object until the entire printing surface is provided with static electricity.

Abstract: A process can form an arrangement for a warp knitting or circular knitting machine with (a) a single hardenable retaining material, (b) a plurality of thread processing elements having proximal ends, and (c) a carrier having a face with a groove. The process includes the step of introducing the hardenable retaining material before it is hardened into the groove of the carrier. The process also includes the step of holding the thread processing elements in a single plane. Another step is introducing the proximal ends of the thread processing elements into the non-hardened retaining material, keeping the thread processing elements in a single plane with even separation while protruding from the face of the carrier. The process also includes the step of waiting for hardening of said retaining material, wherein the proximal ends are embedded in the carrier.

Abstract: A versatile label preparation method includes preparing double thickness label sheet assemblies. Each sheet assembly has a divisible backing sheet and a divisible label sheet. The label sheet is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and is mounted on the backing sheet. The label sheet assembly is divided into a plurality of sections by lines of microperforations extending through both the label sheet and the backing sheet. Each of the sections has a plurality of die cut labels thereon. The die cuts extend through the label sheet but not through the backing sheet. Each of said sections of the label sheet assembly have a line of flexibility along one edge thereof for facilitating feeding through a laser printer. A user divides the sheet into sections, with each section including at least one label on the backing sheet. The user adjusts the feeding mechanism on a laser printer to the width of the section sheets of labels and prints the labels on the sections of the label sheet assembly.

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: 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: For manufacturing printed products such as books or booklets consisting of a stack of paper sheets adhesively joined together and folded along a middle line, a plurality of paper webs are brought together to form a stack of paper layers moving continuously. Into the continuously moving stack a liquid binder is injected along equidistant lines perpendicular to the moving direction of the stack. After binder injection, two,additional webs are brought together with the stack to cover the stack on both sides. Then the stack is cut midway between each pair of junction lines to form individual stacks and the individual stacks are folded along the junction line.

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 process for the preparation of an anisotropic conducting material including the steps of providing a strip or sheet of a non-conducting matrix and laminating at least one layer of a release material to each side thereof to form a composite matrix, forming an array of holes in a predetermined pattern in the composite matrix, passing the matrix through a coating head which simultaneously fills the holes in the array in the composite matrix from both sides of the matrix with a conducting material, curing or drying the composite filled matrix and removing at least one layer of release material from each side of the matrix.

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.

Abstract: A house wrap film product includes a laminated poly film with a first poly film ply and a second poly film ply and micropuncture formed in the laminated poly film to allow vapor transmission from a first side of the laminated poly film to a second side of the laminated poly film. Each of the poly plies is formed of a spiral cut film having a first ply with a first orientation and a second ply having a second orientation, the first orientation being at an angle with respect to an edge of said film and said second orientation being at an angle with respect to an edge of said film, said first ply and said second ply being laminated together cross oriented such that said first orientation extends in a different direction from said second orientation. The micropuncture provides a deformed region of said film, surrounding said hole. A method is provided for forming the house wrap product.

Abstract: A method of forming apertures generally greater than about 0.05 square millimeters in a thin sheet material. The thin sheet material includes a first side and a second side at least one side of the thin sheet material is substantially coated with an adhesive. The method comprises the steps of (a) placing the adhesive-coated thin sheet material on a patterned anvil having a pattern of raised areas wherein the height of the raised areas is equal to or less than the thickness of the thin sheet material and the adhesive; and (b) subjecting the thin sheet material to a sufficient amount of sonic vibrations to aperture the thin sheet material and the adhesive; and whereby the thin sheet material and the adhesive is apertured in a pattern generally the same as the pattern of raised areas on the patterned anvil.

Abstract: An arrangement for a warp knitting or circular knitting machine, includes a carrier having a face with a groove. Also included is an evenly spaced plurality of thread processing elements lying in a single plane and protruding from the face of the carrier. A hardenable filling material is located in the groove in the face of the carrier. The thread processing elements have proximal ends embedded into this hardenable filling material in the groove of the face of the carrier.

Abstract: A method of forming a partially perforated assembly comprising a perforated facestock material, an unperforated liner, and a self-adhesive adhering the perforated facestock material to the unperforated liner, the method comprising forming a temporary assembly including the perforated facestock material, the self-adhesive, and a temporary carrier adhered to the perforated facestock material by the self-adhesive, the perforated facestock material having been perforated by material removal of portions of the facestock material, removing the temporary carrier from its adhered relation to the perforated facestock material, and after the removing, adhering the unperforated liner to the perforated facestock material by the self-adhesive to form the partially perforated assembly.

Abstract: Patterned laminated green tape multilayer stacks can be fired while maintaining the dimensions of the pattern by applying, as by screen printing or spraying, a ceramic ink over surface portions of the green tape stack. Complex patterns can be formed in the green tapes by punching openings in one or more of the laminated green tape stacks before laminating them together.

Abstract: A method of converting, on an in-line printing press, two webs of material into a roll including a web and a plurality of peelable lids thereon. Alternatively, a plurality of underlying lids can be formed from the other web of the roll, in registration with the peelable lids, where these lids are created by die cutting the two webs while bonded. Also, one of the lids has dispensing holes and the other lid is printed with selected indicia and/or logos.

Abstract: A method of making an identification card by advancing a continuous web having a first side and a second side along a predetermined path and coating a first portion of the first side with a release agent. The first portion and a second portion of the first side are then coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, the second portion being adjacent to the first portion and about the same size as the first portion. Next, a sheet of clear plastic is adhered to the adhesive so that the plastic overlays the first and second portions. The plastic sheet and the web are then perforated or die cut around the outer periphery of the first and second portions. The web is also perforated or die cut between the first and second portions. Next, only the first portion of the web is then removed from the plastic sheet and the second portion of the web to expose one-half of the plastic sheet and the adhesive thereon while maintaining the entire second portion with the plastic sheet.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing bands of bituminized roofing material, wherein a band of porous carrier material is impregnated with bitumen, wherein the band of porous carrier material is provided on a supporting surface provided with openings, hot bitumen is provided on the side of the band of carrier material remote from the supporting surface, and a pressure difference is created across the supporting surface, so that the hot bitumen penetrates into the carrier material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for aligning the leading and trailing edges in abutting relationship of two adjacent webs preparatory to splicing the abutting edges together with adhesive tape, and for perforating the tape subsequent to being applied to the adjacent web wedges along the seam formed by the web edges. The apparatus comprises a fixture adapted to lie on a flat surface for holding the trailing and leading edge portions of a pair of preceding and succeeding tapes securely in place with the end edges thereof abutting so that a piece of adhesive tape can be applied thereto. The apparatus also comprises a device which cooperates with a guide on the fixture for perforating the tape along the seam formed by the aforementioned edges so that the web sheets can be separated by feeding the web into a bursting machine or otherwise.

Abstract: A method of converting, on a single line printing press, two webs of material into individual rolls of ribbons of dual-layered, peelable-bonded-together lids. Each lid has a peelable, overlying lid formed from one of the webs and an underlying lid formed from the other web where these lids are created by die cutting the two webs while bonded. Also, one of the lids has dispensing holes and the other lids is printed with selected indicia and/or logos. The ribbons are wound in multiple layers around cores for shipment to processors of food particles, such as salt or cheese, to be secured to individual, cup-like containers.