Abstract: An assembly for a rotating composite inlet nose cone is reinforced or is repaired after having undergone delamination. The assembly strengthens the inlet nose cone and thus blacks delaminations of the inlet nose cone. In one particular embodiment, the assembly includes an outer ring that blacks delaminations in an undamaged rotating inlet nose cone. The outer ring has a higher stiffness to mass ratio than the adjacent portion of the inlet nose cone assembly. In one detailed embodiment, an inner ring is disposed inwardly of the adjacent portion of the inlet nose cone assembly. The inner ring in one detailed embodiment has a lower stiffness to mass ratio than the outer ring.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent garment including a pair of outer containment flaps and a pair of inner containment flaps, said outer and inner containment flaps being formed from a first integral sheet of containment flap material having a length, said inner containment flaps having a length less than the length of said first sheet of containment flap material. Also described is a method of producing the absorbent garments.

Abstract: A plastic liquid storage tank can be manufactured with improved efficiency and greater strength by creating bent sheets to form the sides and bottom portions of the tank. The interior corner of the bend is reinforced by an extrusion weld. Two or more of the side/bottom bent sections are then butt jointed together to form a rectangular, t-shaped, or other shaped tank. The tank is completed by two end pieces extrusion welded to the bent side/bottom pieces and a lid extrusion welded to the sides.

Abstract: A method is provided for pultruding a glass reinforced plastic door panel that is field alterable to fit an out-of-true frame. A mixture of reinforcing fibers and resin is pulled through a set of dies to form a panel having a pair of face sheets that are spaced apart by a hinge side stile at one panel edge and a strike, or lock, side stile at the other panel edge. The hinge side stile is arranged perpendicularly to the face sheets to form a closed panel edge, and the strike side stile is formed as a thick-walled structural channel open to the panel side. The pultruded panel is thereafter cut to lengths equal to the desired height of a door panel.

Abstract: This is a method for providing a hole in a paint protecting film which is applied to a painted vehicle body, so that a specific site not suitable for covering by the film, such as a washer nozzle, is excluded from the covering. A cylindrical cutter is placed on the vehicle body with its blade pointing upward so as to surround the specific site. The film is attached to the body and a press member is pressed against the cutter so that the film is cut by the blade. The piece of film cut by the cutter is removed, and the film surrounding the cut area is attached to the body. This renders the cutting operation easier, and avoids the risk of scratching the paint during the cutting operation.

Abstract: A method of applying a finishing sheet to a substrate, such as a body part of a scooter or motorcycle which includes the steps of printing a graphic design on that side of a transparent finishing sheet which is to face towards the substrate on which it is applied and applying a film adhesive to the side of the sheet on which the graphic design is printed. The method also includes applying the finishing sheet to the substrate by thermo-vacuum forming; during this forming, the sheet is heated to soften the sheet, to melt the adhesive and to rewet the ink used to print the graphic. The thermoformed finishing sheet is trimmed along the perimeter of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a ceramic multi-layered wiring substrate, in which deformation of ceramic green sheets is prevented so that the probability of connection failure of through-holes is reduced, includes forming a ceramic green sheet on a carrier film and forming through-holes through the ceramic green sheet and the carrier film. The carrier film is used as a mask when the through-holes are filled with electrically conductive paste. The green sheet is attached onto a thick plate. The green sheets attached on the respective thick plates are sequentially adhered and laminated temporarily. The laminated green sheets form a ceramic green sheet lamination block which is sintered, resulting in a ceramic multi-layered wiring substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for laminating a polyester film having a heat activated adhesive on one surface onto a porous polystyrene base to form the core of a spa cover or the like. The apparatus includes a table onto which a base is placed and a clamping structure for holding the film, the table communicating with a source of sub-atmospheric pressure. The clamping structure includes a pair of frames, one of which is pivotable relative to the other to open and receive the film therebetween to close upon and clamp the film. A lifting mechanism may lift both frames with the film clamp between the frames. The table is moveable into an oven having heating elements positioned at a location above the table and the clamping frames are lifted to bring the film in close proximity to the heating elements.

Abstract: An automotive instrument panel includes a molded plastic retainer formed with an integral airbag deployment door surrounded by a channel defining a tear seam enabling the door to separate and hinge outwardly upon deployment of the airbag. A foam-backed cover of flexible plastic material is applied over the outer surface of the panel and is severed along the length of the channel to eliminate any influence that the cover may have on resisting the opening of the door. The severed cover portion can either be removed to expose the door or else be left in tact and bonded to the door.

Abstract: An improved vehicle headrest includes a bead between a plastic sleeve and a cloth facing. The cloth is bonded to the plastic sleeve such that an exposed face of the cloth is quickly and reliably connected to the plastic sleeve. The plastic sleeve is then filled with a foam and a positioning post. The inventive headrest is formed by initially placing the cloth material on positioning structure in an anvil. The plastic sleeve has been previously rotationally molded, and is slid onto the anvil and over the cloth material. A dielectric bar is then brought into contact with the plastic sleeve, and a bead is formed. As the bead is formed, a cutting blade cuts the plastic material inwardly of the bead. The cut portion of the sleeve is removed exposing the cloth material. A "RF" compatible barrier layer is formed on a rear face of the cloth material and prevents foam from reaching the exposed forward face.

Abstract: It consists of continuous production of a woven or unwoven piece of textile fibers, to whose piece a layer that is going to be the middle one is affixed on the back surface. It is thick enough to offer resistance to the passing of a thermostable material that will be finally affixed to the same, wherein it will remain imbedded. The textile compound formed of the two layers referred to first of all, the second layer being an unwover layer, is subjected to a hot pre-forming process. Then it is inserted in a mold in which the thermostable material formed by a polyester-fiber glass mass is placed, hot pressing the whole and obtaining a rigid and resistance sheet-like body, whose visible surface is covered with the layer of textile compound that is highly resistant to vandalism.

Abstract: A coupon manufacturing machine assembly (10) for producing a two-sided coupon card (78). The coupon card (78) is fabricated from a continuous sheet of stock (26) wherein the sheet of stock (26) has an adhesive layer (30) and a release film (32) applied to a bottom surface (34). A printing station (12) prints indicia on a top surface (36) of the continuous sheet of stock (26) in two parallel rows. The two parallel rows define a first strip (38) and a second strip (40) of the stock (26). A laminating device (14) applies a clear laminate (46) to the top surface (36) of the stock (26) for viewing the indicia. A cutting device (16) separates the continuous sheet of stock (26) into the first strip (38) and the second strip (40) and an inverting device (18) rotates the second strip (40) 180.degree. relative to the first strip (38). More specifically, the second strip (40) passes through a first turn bar (52), a spacing roller (58), and then through a second turn bar (54) to effectuate the 180.degree. rotation.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with an automatic manufacturing method of a switch sheet comprising a concave face switch and an apparatus thereof.A refuse removing tape 7 is stuck on a lower surface of a film separator 4 so that an adhesive layer thereof may fit it before a first punch device 14 forms first holes in the film separator 4. Then, a processing tape 5 is stuck on an upper surface of the film separator 4 so that an adhesive layer of the processing tape may fit it before a second punch device 15 punches the processing tape 5 in a setting shape at the same time while forming second holes through the processing tape 5, the film separator 4 and the refuse removing tape 7. After that, the punched processing tape is wound to be stripped when pulling out the film separator 4 and the refuse removing tape 7 on which the processing tape 5 in a setting shape is stuck.

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.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention comprises a method of assembling an optical pellicle including a pellicle frame and a pellicle membrane in which adhesive is first applied to the pellicle frame, and then solvent in the adhesive is permitted to evaporate. Normally the step in which solvent is permitted to evaporate involves baking the frame with the adhesive thereon at an elevated temperature. The pellicle membrane is then placed over the adhesive covered frame, and a laser is used to bond the membrane to the frame. An additional, optional step to this process involves application of the laser to the outer edge of the pellicle membrane after the membrane is mounted to the pellicle frame to trim off excess membrane.

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

Abstract: One aspect of the invention comprises a method of assembling an optical pellicle including a pellicle frame and a pellicle membrane in which adhesive is first applied to the pellicle frame, and then solvent in the adhesive is permitted to evaporate. Solvent is then applied to the adhesive on the pellicle frame, and the pellicle membrane is mounted onto the adhesive on the pellicle frame. Normally the step in which solvent is permitted to evaporate involves baking the frame with the adhesive thereon at an elevated temperature. Also, it is normal that as soon as the solvent is applied to the adhesive on the pellicle frame, once the adhesive feels tacky, the pellicle membrane is mounted in place. An additional step to this process involves generation of heat in the pellicle membrane and the adhesive after the membrane is mounted to the adhesive on the pellicle frame, to further bond the membrane to the frame.

Abstract: We disclose a fabrication method for integrating passive devices such as capacitors, resistors and circulators into ceramic packages for electronic systems. The method utilizes a glass or glass/ceramic as a bonding agent which is incorporated as one of the layers in the multilayer package. The integration of such passive devices eliminates the tedious mounting of these devices on the package, permitting a smaller, more reliable, less expensive and lighter weight product. This method allows the integration of passive devices having firing temperatures far different from that of the ceramic package itself, permitting combinations of materials that cannot be densified, or cofired together.

Abstract: A prefabricated multi-layered flexible product which can be used as a liner for an outer shell or as a stand-alone product. A substrate fabric material is placed in parallel with a synthetic film membrane to form a two ply laminate, and with outer substrate fabric material(s) to form multi- ply laminates. A thermoplastic film is strategically placed in between the layers to enhance bonding. The laminate(s) and/or separate sheets of above materials are assembled by using a radio frequency welding process and then cut into two or three dimensional forms, which in their bonded state form either a prefabricated component liner or a prefabricated stand alone product. The form may be a glove, sock, shirt, boot/shoe, hat, jacket, pant, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a custom shim for a die component having one or more blind holes, where the apparatus includes a preformed laminate having an adhesive layer, a protective layer removably attached to one side of the adhesive layer, and a paper impression layer attached to the opposite side of the adhesive layer. The method includes the steps of removing the protective layer from the adhesive layer, attaching the exposed adhesive layer to a piece of shim stock, applying ink to the surface of the die component having the blind hole(s), placing that surface of the die component on the paper layer to form thereon an ink impression of the die component, removing the die component from the paper layer, cutting the piece of shim stock in accordance with the ink impression, and removing the laminate from the cut shim stock to uncover the custom shim which accurately maintains the relationship between the blind hole and the outer contour of the die component.

Abstract: In a method of decorating a rubber extruded product, a decoration film made of a thermoplastic resin is laminated by use of thermal fusion onto a decorating part of a vulcanized rubber extruded product. The decoration film is extruded at a predetermined thickness and width independently of the vulcanized rubber extruded product. Thereafter, the decoration film is pressure-bonded and thermally fused to the decorating part of the vulcanized rubber extruded product by pressure rollers before curing.

Abstract: A method for producing a pant-style garment from a substrate having a plurality of tensioned garters. A garter is any continuous loop of elastic material or a laminate of elastic bands and one or more flexible backing sheets. In one embodiment a substrate is joined to one or more mandrels having tensioned garters fitted thereon. Substrate material is removed from within the loop of the garter, thereby forming apertures in the substrate. The substrate is folded along its longitudinal centerline such that its longitudinal edges meet. The substrate is subsequently joined along lines of joinder, and the substrate is cut into individual pant-style garments. In preferable embodiments, a process for providing elastics to the longitudinal edges of the substrate, thereby producing elasticized waistbands is included.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the archival storage of tissue sections which have been cut from a sample block by a microtome blade includes a tape bearing serially-spaced areas of adhesive material, generally the same size as the surface of the tissue sample block. The tape may be delivered from a feed reel by a feed roller mechanism. Between each cut, the tape is advanced to align the adhesive area on the tape with the tissue sample. An application roller presses the adhesive against the sample, the section is cut, and a takeup roller lifts the tape and section away from the blade. The tape may then be wound onto a takeup reel for archival storage. The entire process may be automated, including the operation of a transport mechanism to move the apparatus away from the tissue sample during microscopic imaging.

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

Abstract: A device is disclosed for simultaneously carrying out vacuum forming, trimming, and wrapping of a skin sheet (S) about a base material (W) in one stage in producing a molding. The device includes a mold (1) for supporting a base material (W) such that an attaching edge (F) of the base material (W) is kept afloat from the base (1A) of the mold (1), a holding-down member (6) disposed above the attaching edge (F) of the base material for holding down the skin sheet (S) mounted on the base material, and a wrapping head (4) disposed outside and below the attaching edge (F) and having a trimming edge (5). The device enables lower production costs and shortens the time cycle for the production.

Abstract: A method for producing containers, such as bottles or the like, with a film made of thermoplastic synthetic material, and to an apparatus for performing the method. The process comprises: a step for thermally bonding two strips of film made of thermoplastic synthetic material that face one another, so as to form, between the two strips of film, pouches that are open at a longitudinal edge of the strips of film; and a thermoforming step, during which a segment of the two strips of film, in which the pouches are formed, is inserted in a forming mold that is provided with molding cavities located at the pouches, and a pressurized fluid is injected into the pouches through their open side to form them, by plastic inflation, inside the molding cavities.

Abstract: One object of the invention concerns a card comprising an electronic element (2) and a coil (42), the ends of which are directly coupled to the electronic element, such latter and the coil being encased in a binding material (10). Another object of the invention concerns a card comprising an electronic element (2) encased in a binding material (10) and a positioning structure (46) for the electronic element, such structure being located in a layer (38) formed by the binding material. The present invention also concerns a method of manufacture for cards according to the invention.

Abstract: A linear body disposing method capable of extending a large number of wires above a work efficiently provides a plurality of collector wires on a substrate coated with a photosensitive film. The plurality of collector wires are held at a predetermined interval therebetween before one end of the substrate. The plurality of held collector wires are drawn to the other end of the substrate simultaneously. The other end of each of said drawn collector wires is fixed on the substrate. Subsequently, while the collector wires are held at the one end of the substrate, one end of each of the collector wires is fixed to the one end of the substrate. Thereafter, the collector wires are cut.

Abstract: Method for producing pads in which a laminated pad sheet is fed from a supply roll through a combined sealer/cutter. The laminated pad sheet is indexed into the sealer/cutter with a support sheet of a predetermined thickness. The sealer/cutter moves a perimeter pattern defining a sealing electrode into engagement with the laminated pad. Electrical energy is applied across the sealing electrode and a conductive, grounded plate forming a pad per/meter seal. A support plate upon which the perimeter forming electrode is mounted is moved further toward the pad when the power is turned off, causing a cutting edge surrounding the sealing electrode to pierce completely through the laminate pad and only partially through the support sheet.

Abstract: A laminated object manufacturing (LOM) system for forming a plurality of laminations into a stack to create a three-dimensional object. The system includes an X-Y plotter device positioned above a work table, the work table being vertically movable. The X-Y plotter device includes a forming tool for forming a layer from a sheet of material positioned on the work table. The layers are bonded to each other with heat sensitive adhesives provided on one side thereof. A bonding tool or fuser is mounted to translate across the work table and apply a lamination force and heat to each of the layers. The X-Y plotter device and bonding tool are mounted to translate along rails mounted on a common reference frame. The reference frame includes two rigid beams positioned on a base frame. A sensor is provided between the bonding tool and the reference frame to sense the force applied by the bonding tool to the laminations and adjust the height of the work table in response thereto.

Abstract: A method of bleed-printing, for example, social stationery, including the steps of attaching a sheet of paper to be printed to a carrier using an adhesive, die-cutting the sheet of paper without cutting the carrier, printing on the sheet of paper so that the printed matter extends beyond at least one edge of a die-cut portion of the sheet of paper, and removing the sheet of paper from the carrier. The adhesive chosen is such that the sheet of paper is substantially free of adhesive after it is removed from the carrier. A method of decorating a napkin, including the steps of printing printed material on a label comprising directory paper, and attaching the label to a napkin using an adhesive.

Abstract: An adhesive wafer is disclosed having a thin barrier layer of soft, pliant adhesive material with particles of one or more hydrocolloids dispersed therein. A flexible and preferably stretchable cover layer extends along one side of the barrier layer and a removable release sheet protects the opposite side of the barrier layer. The wafer has a central zone and a relatively large outer zone surrounding that central zone, with the material of the barrier layer in the outer zone having generally uniform molecular orientations in radial directions over an arc of 360 degrees and being of relatively uniform tensile strength in all such radial directions. Also disclosed are injection/compression molding methods for making such wafers.

Abstract: A method and device for continuously or discontinuously manufacturing flat sheets of multiple-layer materials, laminates, or similar articles for use in the furniture and electrical industries. In order to prevent molten resin from leaking out at the edges of layer of material while they are being bonded under heat and pressure, the free edges of the stacked layers of bonding material are welded together before the material is transformed into a composite sheet or composite web by heat and pressure.

Abstract: A water-evaporation process for making thin one-color plastic lettering, as used in sets for computer-cutting and application in spaced array. Water-based plastics, particularly urethanes and acrylics are used instead of polyvinyl chloride. These more flexible films are opaque, resulting from use of large amounts of water-dispersed pigments. After spreading, the water is evaporated, causing the spread mixture to coalesce into a thin tough well-pigmented opaque film. Films less than two mils thick may be formed, free from migratory plasticizers which might cause pigments to migrate or to damage adjacent the flanking layers of adhesives and release films. The water evaporation process, at only about 220.degree. F., requires minimal workplace or environmental safeguards compared to the use of solvent containing systems.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved protective cover for use in protecting a wearer against liquid contact, even under highly demanding conditions. The present invention identifies previously ignored voids in seams as a chief cause of failure in protective garments and other covers in shielding against air, liquid or virus penetration over an extended period of time. By sealing the seams with adhesive so as to fully encapsulate fibers therein and reduce void size to less than 10 micron, the risk leakage through the cover is dramatically reduced.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a continuous elongated tape having a succession of surface type fastener pieces attached thereto, comprises the steps of: intermittently feeding a surface-type fastener tape blank composed of a release sheet and a surface-type fastener tape attached by an adhesive layer to the release sheet and comprising a base strip and a multiplicity of fastening elements on its upper surface; separating the surface-type fastener tape blank into an elongated surface-type fastener tape having the adhesive layer applied thereto on its lower side and the release sheet and feeding them in separated relation to each other; cutting the elongated surface-type fastener tape, thus forming a multiplicity of surface-type fastener pieces each having an adhesive layer attached thereto on its lower side; and pressing the thus-formed surface-type fastener pieces against the release sheet so that the surface-type fastener pieces are attached to the elongated release sheet longitudinally at intervals.

Abstract: A vacuum table system for assisting in the weeding of non-desired material from cut decal sheets is disclosed. A vacuum chamber having a perforated top is provided. A porous work surface is provided which communicates a vacuum present in the vacuum chamber to the surface of the work surface. Thus, objects placed on the work surface are held in place by the vacuum. A negative mask, corresponding to the desired portions of the decal, is placed on the work surface and the decal is aligned over the negative mask. The non-desired portions of the decal are drawn to the work surface by the vacuum from the peel-off paper backing while the desirable portions remain separated from the work surface by the negative mask. The decal is then lifted and the non-desired portions separate from the peel-off paper backing because of the vacuum. The desired portions remain on the paper backing due to their separation from the vacuum by the negative mask.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for contouring the shoulder areas of retreaded tires is disclosed. A cutter, preferably having a heated blade, is disposed proximate at least one shoulder of a retreaded tire. The retreaded tire is then rotated, while the cutter blade is moved into contact with the side wall of the tire proximate the joint between the tire casing and the tread layer. A portion of the tire casing and the tread layer is cut away along the entire shoulder area of the retreaded tire to provide an aesthetically pleasing contoured surface extending from the tire casing to the tread layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for welding a reinforcing member to a bag-like device or contraceptive device is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one hollow mandrel. The hollow mandrel has an outer surface with an annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus has a means for applying a closed end of the bag-like device into the hollow mandrel and an open end of the bag-like device over the hollow mandrel at the outer surface with the annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus also includes a welding device for welding the reinforcing member to the bag-like device. A method for welding the reinforcing member to a bag-like device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a contact-free card comprising a card body and an electronic module having an integrated circuit chip connected to an antenna, a frame is deposited on a lower thermoplastic sheet demarcating the edges of a cavity; the electronic module is positioned at the bottom of the cavity; this cavity is filled with a polymerizable resin; and the frame and the resin-filled cavity are covered with an upper thermoplastic sheet to which slight pressure is applied. The resin polymerizes, and the card is cut out within the frame.

Abstract: A masking film adhering method for transporting smoothly and accurately a masking film tape to which a wafer is stuck to the cutting location where the masking film is to be cut. The wafer is stuck onto the masking film tape by passing the masking film tape and the wafer through upper and lower adhesive rollers. The separation of the masking film tape is then increased from a cutting table so that the masking film tape having the wafer stuck thereon may not become adhered to the cutting table, by moving the upper adhesive roller upwardly when the wafer completely passes through the adhesive roller. After the masking film is transported to a cutting location, maintaining a predetermined distance between the masking film and the cutting table, the masking film tape is cut along the shape of the wafer. Sagging of the masking film due to the weight of the wafer is prevented to avoid the masking film tape adhesion to the cutting table.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an elasticized article includes a delivering mechanism for supplying a substrate web having a longitudinal direction and a lateral cross-direction. A first connecting mechanism attaches an inboard elastic member to said substrate web, and a second connecting mechanism attaches an outboard elastic member to the substrate web, with the outboard elastic member located laterally outboard of the inboard elastic member. A dividing mechanism separates away a portion of the substrate web and a portion of the outboard elastic member to thereby provide a set of elastics which are arranged in a staggered overlapping relation.

Abstract: A wrist support gel cushion having a fabric upper surface and an adhesive gel lower surface, and a method of manufacturing same, in accordance with the present invention generally includes the steps of coating one side of a stretchable fabric with a thermoplastic gel, placing the coated fabric on a mold adapted for vacuum forming, applying a vacuum between the coated fabric and the mold, injecting an additional volume of the thermoplastic gel onto an exposed fabric surface during the vacuum forming, allowing the gel to set and solidify and removing the solidified gel having the fabric fixed thereto in order to obtain the wrist support gel cushion. The method may also include the step of depositing air filled bags or balloons on the coated fabric prior to injecting the additional gel in order to make a gel cushion having voids therein. The voids enhance the ability of the gel cushion to adhere to surfaces disposed at sharp angles to one another.

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: A corrugating machine for producing single-faced or double-faced corrugated board which utilizes a thermal sensing system to determine the length of the web in the bridge instead of an ink-based sensing system. The corrugating machine includes means for supplying a first paper web, means for corrugating a second paper web to produce a corrugated paper web, and means for adhering the first paper web to the corrugated paper web to form a single-faced corrugated web. The corrugating machine has a splicer for splicing one of the paper webs at a splice point, means for applying a liquid spot, such as water, to one of the paper webs, and means for thermally detecting the liquid spot after the liquid spot is applied, such as a temperature detector. The corrugating machine determines the length of the single-faced corrugated web based upon when the liquid spot is applied by the applying means and when the liquid spot is thermally detected by the detecting means.

Abstract: A machine for applying elastic to material is provided that includes a conveyor for carrying material. The conveyor moves the material in one direction along a flow path. An elastic band storage with a plurality of elongate elastic bands is provided for application to the material. An elastic feeder has a feeder head that feeds the plurality of elastic bands directly onto the material while the feeder head moves laterally across the flow path. The lateral movement of the feeder head across the moving conveyor applies the elastic bands to the material in a curved contour. The feeder head is operable to feed the elastic bands onto the material while maintaining a selected spacing between individual elastic bands throughout the curved contour.

Abstract: A ribbon overlap welding system includes a means for clamping two ribbon ends in overlapping configuration, means for applying a controlled tension to the ribbon ends, means for fusing the ribbon ends, means for repositioning waste ribbon ends, and means for severing the waste ribbon ends from opposing faces of the welded ribbon loop adjacent to the weld bead.

Abstract: A circuit-like metallic foil sheet for resonant tags and the like, and a process for fabricating the same. The circuit-like metallic foil sheet is fabricated by a process comprising: fabricating a laminate by adhering, to a carrier sheet such as a paper or a plastic film, a metallic foil whose surface is coated with hot-melt adhesive resin film, using an adhesive whose adhesion force decreases by heating; stamping out the metallic foil of the laminate to provide thereto a predtermined circuit-like pattern using a stamping die; superposing the metallic foil side of the laminate on a support such as a plastic film: and trasnferring the circuit-like metallic foil to the surface of the support by heating the circuit-like pattern from the support side or the carrier sheet side.A circuit board comprising a resonant circuit or a printed wiring circuit can be obtained with high precision without employing an etching process in which chemicals are used.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing molded goods includes using paper and pulp sheets as materials for forming a plurality of molded goods at one time using a press molding machine. A plurality of predetermined molding sections of the paper or pulp sheet is subjected to press molding. The upper and lower forming dies of the press molding machine are respectively equipped with a plurality of cores and cavities which correspond in shape to the mold goods in number and shape. Quasi-broken portions are provided between a plurality of adjacent predetermined molding sections before the paper or pulp sheet is subjected to heating and pressing by the press molding machine for molding.

Abstract: A process for making a wearable, absorbent article is described wherein two longitudinally extending barrier leg cuffs are attached to a chassis and the barrier leg cuffs are joined to the article so that they are directed inwardly toward a longitudinally extending centerline in the first waist region of the article and directed outwardly away from the longitudinally extending centerline in the second waist region of the article. The method describes the cuffs as being first attached in the first waist region and then in the second waist region in one embodiment and, in another embodiment, being attached in the second waist region first and then in the first waist region of the article.