One Web Only Patents (Class 156/270)
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Patent number: 7371301Abstract: A multilayer security document is proposed, wherein a printable carrier material (30) is connected to at least one at least partially transparent outer film or one at least partially transparent outer film composite (10). A photopolymer layer composite (30) is provided between the outer film or the outer film composite (10) and the carrier material (30), the photopolymer layer composite consisting of a photopolymer layer (24), the photopolymer layer being glued on both sides to a photopolymer outer film (22, 26). Information can be exposed into at least one region of the photopolymer layer (24). The photopolymer layer composite (20) is connected to the outer film or the outer film composite (10) and the carrier material (30). An inexpensive method for producing this multilayer security document is also proposed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Bundesdruckerei GmbHInventors: Harald Hoeppner, Thomas Loeer, Detlef Maertens
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Patent number: 7357165Abstract: The present invention provides a method of moving a cutter blade along a circumferential edge of a semiconductor wafer, thereby cutting a protective tape joined to a surface of the semiconductor wafer with a pattern formed thereon for protecting the pattern before the semiconductor is processed. The cutter blade moves in the state where a side face thereof is brought into contact with the circumferential edge of the semiconductor wafer, thereby cutting the protective tape joined to the surface of the semiconductor wafer.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventor: Masayuki Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20080078497Abstract: Apparatus for applying adhesive tape to an article having first and second surfaces to be securely joined together by the adhesive tape. The apparatus includes a gripper (11) which draws tape T from a reel R. A cutter assembly (14) is operable to cut the tape T to a required length. The length of tape is held by suction on grids (16). The grids (16) are moveable to a lowered position to enable the length of tape T to be transferred to application arms (21) and thereby be positioned adjacent the first and second surfaces. Applicating heads (30) are operable to press an area of the tape onto the first and second surfaces. Relative movement between the applicating heads (30) and the surfaces cause the tape to become adhered to and join the first and second surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: LEYHATTON INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventor: John Darcy Bradley
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Patent number: 7341085Abstract: A station for the application of segments of openable/reclosable strip on a plastic film web destined to form bags, includes a device for sealing segments of strip at intervals on the film and a device for punching predefined zones of film. The punching device and the sealing device are positioned in the station along the film path to act in sequence in the same zone for punching the film and sealing the segments in the predefined points of the film keeping the film stationary between the film punching operation and the corresponding operation for sealing a segment on the film.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Ilapak Research & Development S.A.Inventor: Valter Tinivella
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Publication number: 20080032081Abstract: A label product has a base label and a printed piece secured over the base label by a laminate. A corner or other portion of the base label is die-cut to form a grip tab, and the pressure sensitive adhesive beneath the grip tab is deadened. When a release liner is removed and the base label is adhered to a product, the laminate can be removed to expose the printed piece by lifting the grip tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Timothy L. Gelsinger
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Patent number: 7326312Abstract: The process for laying a non-full width course of fiber composite tape in a part is designed to ensure that all of the scrap portion of the tape surrounding the non-full width course is deposited in the scrap area and not in the part. An extra cut is made in tape downstream of the non-full width course, between the non-full width course and next course. After the tape head attempts to lay the scrap in the scrap area in the forward direction, the tape head makes a pass in the scrap area with the tape feed and the tape head moving in the reverse direction, and the scrap is laid beginning from the portion of the tape having the extra cut, and progressing to the non-full width course. The method may be used to remove scrap from around non-full width courses having any shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: MAGUS Intellectual Property GmbHInventors: Ralph John Rust, Michael North Grimshaw, James Richard Hecht
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Publication number: 20070295439Abstract: A label structure and a method for obtaining the label structure are described. A self-adhesive web of material continuously advances at a predetermined speed along a path between an ultrasonic horn assembly and a rotary anvil, the self-adhesive web of material of a type originally used for the obtaining of labels or other self-adhesive products. The ultrasonic horn assembly is further activated to move along its vertical axis and further transmits ultrasound wave signals when contacting the web of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventor: Jeffrey Arippol
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Patent number: 7300531Abstract: A device and a method for applying tape to one or more sheets of material in a moving line-up. The device can include a tape applicator, a sensor, a tape cutter, a tape gripper, an engagement-initiation press, and a hold-down portion. During intermittent operation, the tape applicator is moved away from the sheets of material causing an unattached tape portion to extend from the tape applicator to a final connection point on the sheets of material. The tape cutter and the tape gripper are configured to cut and grip the unattached tape portion. As tape application is restarted, the engagement-initiation press is lowered to hold the end of the tape in place. The hold-down portion prevents the sheets of material from shifting out of alignment as tape is applied by the tape applicator. The sensor can be used, for example, to detect gaps between the sheets of material.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Adalis CorporationInventors: Dennis A. Bradshaw, Michael J. Prue, Yang Tri Lai, Raymond P. Saranto
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Patent number: 7288163Abstract: A method of forming printable media including providing a laminate construction which includes (1) a film coated liner having a film layer on a liner and (2) a facestock adhered with an adhesive layer to the film layer of the film coated liner. The facestock, the film layer and the adhesive layer together form a laminate facestock. The facestock is cut to the liner to form facestock cut lines defining at least in part perimeters of printable media. Areas of the liner cover backsides of the facestock cut lines and thereby hold the printable media together for a printing operation on the printable media in a printer or copier and allow the printed media to be removed from the liner after the printing operation into individual printed media.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Steven Craig Weirather, Brian R. McCarthy, Sunjay Yedehalli Mohan, Charles Thurmond Patterson, Tony Lee Scroggs, Patricia L. Cross, Arthur B. Moore
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Patent number: 7241359Abstract: An insulating sheet is manufactured by attaching a buffer layer and a resin film using an adhesive layer that is not adhesive at a normal ambient temperature. Since there is no need to use a release liner when manufacturing the insulating sheet, there is no release of a silicone component. Accordingly, when installing a hard disk printed wiring board, the printed wiring board and electronic circuits inside the hard disk will not be damaged by the released silicone.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Chemical & Information Device CorporationInventor: Masayuki Kumakura
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Patent number: 7234500Abstract: A cutting device (10) for cutting a material (12) and providing a cut portion of the material (12). The device comprises a heating assembly comprising an electrical induction arrangement (32) for heating the cut portion of the material by induction heating.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Relco U.K. LimitedInventors: David Gill, Mark Gill
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Patent number: 7232501Abstract: An adhesive sheet 301A having a predetermined form is laminated onto a long release sheet 2A, and a protective member 5A which is thicker than the adhesive sheet 301A is provided in a position so as not to overlap the adhesive sheet 301A when a laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll. According to this laminate sheet 1A, defects can be prevented from forming on the adhesive sheet 301A when the laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: LINTEC CorporationInventors: Kazuya Katoh, Jun Akiwa, Takehito Nakayama
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Patent number: 7214285Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying a fastener portion 10 to an absorbent article 1, said method comprising in a first alternative (A) the steps of: (i) providing a top sheet 2, (ii) placing one or more fastener portions 10 onto an inner surface 2a of the top sheet 2 so that a fastener user's end 12 is essentially supported by the top sheet 2 and a fastener manufacture's end 11 is essentially adjacent to one of the lateral edges 2c,2d of the top sheet 2 whereby the fastening means 15 is facing towards the inner surface 2a of the top sheet 2, (iii) folding around the manufacturer's end 11 so that it is essentially opposite to the user's end 12, and (iv) applying an absorbent core 4 and a back sheet 3 onto the top sheet 2, whereby the sequence of steps (iii) and (iv) may be exchanged, or in a second alternative (B) (i) providing a back sheet 3, (ii) placing one or more fastener portions 10 onto the outer surface 3b of the back sheet 3 so that a fastener user's end 12 is essentially supported bType: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Werner T. Guenther, Johann F. Petersen, Konstantinos Kourtidis, Peter Selen
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Patent number: 7198688Abstract: A method of making a boxer-style pant having side seams, a contracted crotch region and hanging legs. A flat web is provided. Portions are removed from the flat web to define leg openings. The flat web is then contracted either elastically or inelastically in selected areas along the flat web between the leg openings. The flat web is cut into separate pieces, folded and side seams are formed. The pant may include an absorbent.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Heather Schenck Mortell, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Robert Lee Popp
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Patent number: 7175730Abstract: An insulating label stock including a thermal insulating layer, which may be fiberfill batt, is provided. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper or fabric. Also provided is a method of making the insulating label stock. The insulating label stock may be wrapped around a container, such as a can, bottle or pouch. Further, the insulating label stock may be coated with a coating material so that it is printable, thus imparting both insulating properties and print capability to a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Thomas E. Benim, Susan G. Chamberlin, Jeffrey Allen Chambers, Steven R. Cosentino, Peter R. Hunderup, Ross A. Lee, Susan D. Procaccini
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Patent number: 7172670Abstract: A single-pass, in-line process for creating multi-part articles by combining primary substrates in a first continuous web with discrete elements from a second continuous web which includes pre-cutting the second web to define, but not separate, discrete element portions and a waste portion, with the web remaining intact, joining the first and second webs in aligned relation in a manner which causes selected portions of the discrete element portions to adhere to selected portions of the primary substrates in the first web in a predetermined aligned registration to form multi-part articles and removing the waste portion of the second web from the combined web.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Quality Assured Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Joseph D. Franko, Sr.
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Patent number: 7169247Abstract: A substrate of label stock or the like has pressure sensitive adhesive on one side, covered by release material. The release material is folded back or removed along one edge of the substrate, exposing the pressure sensitive adhesive along that edge. A transparent laminate is secured to the substrate by the exposed pressure sensitive adhesive. A photograph of other document can be secured inside the device by lifting the unadhered portion of the laminate, placing the photograph between the laminate and the substrate, removing the release layer to expose the remainder of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer, and pressing the photograph and laminate against the lower substrate. The photograph is preferably smaller than the laminate product, so that the laminate is secured to the substrate around all edges of the photograph.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Kenneth Ian Greenhill
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Patent number: 7144469Abstract: A method of forming a printable media sheet construction, including: (a) cutting cross-direction lines through a cardstock web; (b) after step (a), laminating a plurality of strips to the web; and (c) after step (b), cutting machine-direction lines through the web and to the strips on the opposite side of the web.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Brian R. McCarthy, Steven Craig Weirather, Charles Thurmond Patterson, Tony Lee Scroggs
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Patent number: 7141136Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a perforated panel for reticulation to a film adhesive. The method includes supporting the perforated panel. The method also includes adhering the film adhesive to the perforated panel without initiating a cure of the film adhesive. The method applies a vacuum to the film adhesive. Next the method will move the perforated panel at a predetermined speed through a reticulation unit. Next the method will soften the film adhesive and finally remove the film adhesive from the perforations by an airflow. The method is generally used for creating acoustic sheet panels for use in many industries.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: GKN Westland Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: John L. McNeely, Ray Funderburke, Shannon Hogg
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Patent number: 7138030Abstract: An in-line system for fabricating a liquid crystal display-includes a sealer coating unit for coating a sealer onto a first substrate with a plurality of liquid crystal display cell regions, a liquid crystal injection unit for dropping a liquid crystal onto the first substrate coated with the sealer, and an assembly unit for assembling the first substrate with the second substrate. A sealer hardening unit hardens the sealer interposed between the first and the second substrate to thereby assemble the first and the second substrate with each other. A substrate cutting unit cuts the first and the second substrates along cutting lines through illuminating a laser beam along the cutting lines such that the first and the second substrates are severed into the liquid crystal display cell regions.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dae-Ho Choo, Sang-Jun Lee, Yong-Joon Kwon
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Patent number: 7132031Abstract: In a process for making disposable diapers, a first web is continuously fed in its longitudinal direction. Tape fastener members extending in the longitudinal direction are fed to the first web so as to straddle respective lines corresponding to the side edges of the respective backsheets. Each of the tape fastener members has its longitudinally opposite end portions folded in a Z-shape or an inverted Z-shape. Top sections of these Z-shape and inverted Z-shape are coated on their undersides with a first self adhesive and bottom sections of these Z-shape and inverted Z-shape are coated on their undersides with a second self-adhesive. The tape fastener member is bonded to the first web by means of the second self-adhesive. The first web and the tape fastener members are simultaneously cut along the lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Uni-Charm Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaya Ohiro, Akihisa Shiomi, Kyoko Ito, Kyota Saito, Akihide Ninomiya
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Patent number: 7118645Abstract: A method for joining a protective tape to a semiconductor wafer includes the steps of: mounting a semiconductor wafer, which has a surface with a pattern formed thereon, on a holding member; joining a protective tape, which protects the pattern, to the surface of the semiconductor wafer and, also, to a surface of an outer peripheral member disposed around the holding member; and cutting out the protective tape along an outer circumference of the semiconductor wafer. The holding member and the outer peripheral member are disposed on a holding table, which holds the semiconductor wafer, so as to be adjacent to each other, and the outer peripheral member is formed from a member which is different from that of the holding table.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventor: Masayuki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7115181Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rubber coated fabric for a tire which includes a weft cutting step of cutting a weft of the rubber coated fabric base substance using a cutting device at a cut pitch Cp of two to five times an arrangement pitch P of a warp. The cut ductility of the weft is set between 5 and 20%. The cutting device utilizes first and second rollers in which the peripheral protrusions and the peripheral grooves are alternately formed. Groove widths W1 and W2 of the peripheral grooves of the first and second rollers are set between 2.0 and 5.0 mm, protruding widths T1 and T2 of the peripheral protrusions of the first and second rollers are set to 0.25 to 0.5 times the groove widths W1 and W2, and the insertion depths h1 and h2 of the peripheral protrusions to the peripheral grooves are set between 2.0 and 4.0 mm.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Gaku Tanaka, Kazuaki Yarimizu, Toru Fukumoto
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Patent number: 7094305Abstract: A method of producing batches of micro particles includes affixing a substrate sheet to a support and cutting the substrate sheet with a laser device to define a plurality of micro particles. Before, after or during the cutting of the substrate sheet, the region of the substrate sheet defining each micro particle is marked with a code or other identifying marking using a laser device. The code or other identifying marking is unique to the particular batch of micro particles to uniquely identify that batch. The micro particles are removed from the support by a solvent. Preferably, a single laser device is used for cutting the substrate sheet and marking the micro particles. Alternatively, separate laser devices may be used for cutting the substrate sheet and marking the micro particles.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventor: Michael Cleary
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Patent number: 7083699Abstract: Methods and apparatus for masking a selected portion of a workpiece are disclosed. A method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of providing a workpiece having a shape, providing a mask having a similar shape, and urging an adhesive side of the mask against a first surface of the workpiece. A cutter may be used to form a plurality of cuts in the sheet without contacting the workpiece with the cutter. The plurality of cuts may be arranged to define a mask having a desired shape. The mask may be centered on the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Cardinal IG CompanyInventor: Paul Trpkovski
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Patent number: 7081180Abstract: A process for fabricating passive plastic displays, comprising the steps of: adopting a roll-to-roll coating machine for fabricating a bottom substrate having a fist patterned conducting line, fabricating a top substrate having a second patterned conducting line and an active area of polymeric liquid crystal on the surface of the top substrate by means of a roll-to-roll coating machine, and sealing the top and the bottom substrates by means of a roll-to-roll coating machine to form a plurality of display panels. Due to the continuous fabrication of the present invention with the low-cost apparatuses, applications of the plastic displays in the low-end products can be accelerated.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jyh-Luen Chen, Wen-Tung Wang, Shuo-Wei Liang, Chia-Hsiang Chen
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Patent number: 7063118Abstract: A fully automated method and apparatus is disclosed to laminate various structural articles with a layer of resin impregnated fiber tape. The tape laying member removes a releasable backing layer from the tape being employed, then deposits the unbacked tape on the surface of the structural article, and finally severs the end of the tape being deposited. An automated cut and restart procedure is employed in the present tape laying member to increase tape throughput.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: ADC Acquisition CompanyInventors: David E. Hauber, Rob J. Langone, James P. Martin, Scott F. Miller, Michael J. Pasanen
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Patent number: 7063757Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and system for applying decorative tape to a glass sheet. The disclosed system and method allow tape segments that are shorter than a distance between a cutter and a glass engagement position to be applied by an application head to the glass sheet. The system includes the application head, a tape supply, a drive roller, a cutter, and a controller. The application head applies tape segments cut from the tape supply to the glass pane. The drive roller advances the tape dispensed by the application head. The cutter cuts end portions of each tape segment. The controller is programmed to sort moves of the application head, tape supply, drive roller, and cutter to allow tape segments that are shorter than a distance between the cutter and the glass engagement position to be applied to the glass sheet.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brady Jacot, William A. Briese
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Patent number: 7052565Abstract: Web constructions with severed elongate strands located on at least one surface are described. The severed elongate strands are attached to one or both major surfaces of a web and may be arranged in rows and columns. The elongate strands may be formed by extruding continuous strands onto a web construction, followed by selective attachment of the strands to the web at intervals. After attachment, the elongate strands may be severed at locations between the points of attachment. The severed elongate strands may be used as fastening elements on a web backing. When used as fastening elements, the webs may be used in, e.g., garments (gowns diapers, training pants, etc.), bedding, etc. Other uses may also be envisioned for the webs with severed elongate strands, e.g., personal care products (skin debridement articles, etc.), abrasive articles, polishing articles, filters constructions (where, e.g., the severed elongate strands serve as filtering elements and/or spacers), etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Jayshree Seth
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Patent number: 7045034Abstract: A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top printable substrate serves at least partially as removable portions capable of being reapplied. Weakened lines of substrate may be provided to define removable portions on the top printable substrate. The form also may include a similar printable substrate mated to the other side of the liner by adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate also may formed in the second substrate to define removable portions. The integrated card form includes a printable substrate and a first and second laminate mated to the substrate and together by an adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate and first laminate define an integrated removable portion capable of being held in the form by the second laminate and easily removed manually when desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Malessa Partners, L.L.C.Inventor: John J. McKillip
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Patent number: 7029549Abstract: A process for dispensing pressure-sensitive adhesive laminates (3) or laminate sections from a movable primary (1) onto a movable secondary carrier band (2), the laminates (3), upon deflection of the primary band (1) around a dispenser edge (4), being detached and dispensed onto the secondary band (2), is characterized in that the primary band (1) is provided with at least one separation line or predetermined breaking line, thus subdividing it into at least two strips (5, 5?), and that the strips are individually drawn from separate sections (4?, 4?) of the dispenser edge (4).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AGInventors: Christian Von Falkenhausen, Klaus Schumann, Peter Steinborn, Frank Theobald
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Patent number: 7025850Abstract: Methods and apparatus for masking a planar surface and providing information at the point of use of an assembly including the planar surface are disclosed. In one advantageous method in accordance with the present invention, a masking material comprising a substrate and an adhesive disposed over a first face of the substrate is provided. One or more strips of masking material are applied to a planar surface, and an information bearing sheet is applied over the one or more strips of masking material.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.Inventor: Paul Trpkovski
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Patent number: 7022204Abstract: Method and apparatus for bonding a polarizing plate high in operating efficiency and yield. The apparatus includes a cutting unit for cutting at least a polarizing plate of a strip-shaped film, composed of the polarizing plate and a release film bonded to the polarizing plate, leaving the release film uncut, when a forward end side pre-severed end face of the strip-shaped film perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped film has traveled up to a length corresponding to a length of a substrate, to form a film piece, a release film separating unit for separating the release film from the film piece thus severed, and a bonding unit for bonding the tacky surface of the film piece freed of the release film to a mating position of the substrate so that the forward end side end face of the transported substrate is parallel to the pre-severed end face of the film piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Kanbara, Naoki Sakai, Ryoichi Sugihara
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Patent number: 7017636Abstract: A mounting zone and a reflow zone are arranged in parallel between a loader and an unloader, and mounting and reflow processes are performed simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masakuni Shiozawa
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Patent number: 7014728Abstract: Methods of applying tape to a surface. An embodiment of the invention provides a method of applying a tape to a surface, comprising the steps of: providing a tape, wherein the tape includes a tape backing and an adhesive on the tape backing, and wherein the tape is on a liner; cutting the tape to provide a first length of tape, a second length of tape, and a removable portion of the tape located between the first length of tape and the second length of tape wherein a portion of the first end of the removable portion is cut at an angle oblique to the length of the tape; removing the removable portion of the tape from the liner; separating the first length of tape from the liner; and applying the first length of tape to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gary K. Kuhn, Michael G. Slagter
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Patent number: 7001478Abstract: Taping down tool and method for the automated, series application of adhesive tape, in particular on surface parts of vehicle bodies.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2001Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Uwe Habisreitinger, Bernhard Nordmann, Wolfram Walter
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Patent number: 6989069Abstract: The invention provides a method for manufacturing an optical information recording medium having a track pitch of 200 to 400 nm and a groove depth of 20 to 150 nm, and being capable of recording and reproducing using a light with a wavelength of 450 nm or less, the method at least including: a metal reflective layer forming step for forming a metal reflective layer on a substrate; a recording layer forming step for forming a recording layer of an organic dye type on said metal reflective layer; and a cover layer forming step for forming a cover layer on said recording layer; in this order.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Kakuta, Takako Ozawa, Toshio Ishida, Akira Mizuta
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Patent number: 6984282Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair of web portions along lines defined by coextensive first side edges and coextensive second side edges of decorative portions. In another aspect, the method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair of overlapping web portions provided with a plurality of decorative portions along a plurality of lines which traverse the decorative portions and each of the corresponding undecorative portions to form a plurality of sleeves wherein each sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion with the lower portion having a decorative portion extending about the exterior circumference of the lower portion of the sleeve while the upper portion is free of any printing contained in the lower portion of an adjacently formed sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and Willaim F. StraeterInventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6984279Abstract: A method of making a pant having a front-to-back crotch seam includes providing a flat web. The flat web can be cut into separate pieces or cut to provide interconnected pieces and the center portion of each separate piece is removed. Slits are cut in each separate piece or each interconnected piece and the remaining attached segments are drawn away from each other in opposite directions to bring first and second seam edges together for the purpose of forming a garment shell with a crotch seam. The method may be applied to a single piece of material representing a single garment or to an interconnected web of garments. After forming the crotch seam, the garment shell can be folded and side seams formed. The pant may include an absorbent structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Heather Schenck Mortell, Joseph Daniel Coenen
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Patent number: 6976521Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating the refastenable absorbent garment includes a web perforator adapted to perforate a base web in a cross direction and a construction drum positioned downstream of the web perforator and adapted to receive the perforated base web. A landing material cutter is adapted to cut a landing material and fastener material in the cross direction. A landing member rotator is positioned adjacent the construction drum and downstream of the landing material cutter. The landing member rotator is adapted to separate successive pieces of the landing material with the fastener material attached thereto at the cross direction landing material cut, rotate the pieces of landing material with the fastener member attached thereto and apply the piece of landing material and fastener material to the base web on the construction drum.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Mlinar, Jesse P. Sorenson, Kenneth J. Wagner
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Patent number: 6929415Abstract: A label media for use in a label media printer forms dynamically sized label markers. The label media includes a continuous tube affixed to a length of a carrier web. Indicia is printed on the tube which is then cut to a desired length that accommodates the indicia printed thereon to dynamically form the wire marker.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Wilken
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Patent number: 6923883Abstract: A frangible fiberglass insulation batt includes a pair of fiberglass strips arranged to lie in side-by-side relation to one another and a frangible polymerized binder bridge spanning a gap between the fiberglass strips and retaining the fiberglass strips in side-by-side relation. To produce such a batt, a stream of uncured fiberglass insulation is cut along its length to form two side-by-side fiberglass strips and then passed through a curing oven to cause heat generated in the oven to polymerize (cure) binder associated with the strips in the gap to form the frangible polymerized binder bridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Knauf Fiber Glass GmbHInventors: Carl J. Kissell, Cameron J. Wright, Ronald A. Houpt, Jon W. Pereira
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Patent number: 6921453Abstract: A peelable or couponable label adapted to be releasably attached to a secondary or base label which is adhered to a labeled article.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Northstar Print GroupInventors: Peter J. Dronzek, Jr., David P. Carnahan, David F. Gagala, Dennis T. Moore
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Patent number: 6911106Abstract: A process for placement of indicator elements in a disposable wearing article includes a step in which indication sheets each having the pair of indicator elements are placed on an outer web, a step in which the indication sheets are joined to the outer web, a step in which the outer web is cut together with the indication sheet to obtain first and second outer webs, a step in which the first and second outer webs are separated from each other, a step in which an inner web is placed upon and joined to the first and second outer webs to obtain a composite web, a step in which a liquid-absorbent panels are joined onto the inner web and a step in which the composite web and the panel are cut together to obtain individual articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Toshifumi Otsubo, Hiroki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 6893158Abstract: A liner retainer device for attachment to a folded upper section of a liner of a waste container comprises an elongated flexible unitary body having a first side which is printable and a second side upon which is applied pressure sensitive adhesive with a paper release covering adhered thereto. The paper release covering is scored so as to be divided into three segments, one defining a first end portion, one defining a second end portion and one defining a mid-section portion. The liner retainer body is formed of a thin material having sufficient elasticity to be disposed over uneven surface and material without exceeding the elastic limit of the material and with sufficient tensile strength to resist breaking or tearing.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Inventors: Raymond P. Tipp, Ronald F. Tipp
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Patent number: 6890397Abstract: A low density polyethylene film layer is extrusion coated on densified bleached kraft paper liner to form a film-coated liner sheet. A facestock sheet is adhered with a layer of hot melt adhesive to the film layer to form a laminate sheet web, which is rolled on a roll. The facestock sheet, the film layer and the adhesive layer together define a laminate feedstock. The roll is transported to and loaded on a press with the liner side up. One (or both) edge(s) of the web is (are) crushed with a calendering die to form thin lead-in edge(s). The web is die cut on the bottom face, up through the laminate facestock, but not through the paper liner, to form the perimeters of a grid of blank business cards or other printable media, with a waste paper frame of the laminate facestock encircling the grid. The web is then die cut from the top through the paper liner and to but not through the laminate facestock, to form liner strips covering the back face of the laminate facestock.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Steven Craig Weirather, Brian R. McCarthy, Sunjay Yedehalli Mohan, Charles Thurmond Patterson, Tony Lee Scroggs, Patricia L. Cross
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Patent number: 6881290Abstract: The printed web of paper, from which label booklets are formed, is provided in a punching unit with punch cuts, which form at least one row of punched areas and non-punched areas, wherein the punched areas remain joined to the non-punched areas respectively along a line running in the transverse direction of the web of paper. In the folding unit each punched area is deflected out of the plane of the web of paper by a blast of compressed air, is folded over contrary to the running direction by means of a pressure roller and pressed onto the associated non-punched area. In the laminating unit a transparent web of plastic provided with a self-adhesive coating on its underside is laminated over the folded web of paper and pressed so that a multilayered web is formed, which on its underside lies on a support web, which is provided with an anti-adhesive coating on its side facing the web of paper.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Schreiner GmbH Co. KBInventors: Robert Unglert, Peter Seidl, Gunter Krebs
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Patent number: 6878223Abstract: A prefastened absorbent garment is manufactured with its longitudinal axis in the machine direction. A web of garment chassis material extending in the machine direction is overlaid with a side panel web laying substantially within the garment chassis borders. The side panel web is attached to the chassis web and has fasteners thereon. The side panel web can be split in two and folded to place its fasteners in proximity to complementary fasteners disposed at the opposing end of the garment on the chassis web when the chassis web is folded.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David Arthur Kuen, Robert Lee Popp, Joseph D. Coenen, Shawn A. Quereshi, Jack L. Couillard, Christopher Peter Olson
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Patent number: 6872267Abstract: A method of producing refastenable side seams in an absorbent garment results in an absorbent garment that is adapted to easy application and removal. The refastenable side seams can be produced in either a cross direction or a machine direction. Each of the refastenable side seams is a dual side seam that includes a standing butt seam formed between a front lap seam and a back lap seam. The resulting garment can be opened and closed on either a front side of the garment or a back side of the garment.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lee Popp, Joseph D. Coenen, Jack L. Couillard, Christopher Peter Olson, David Arthur Kuen, Shawn A. Quereshi
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Patent number: 6863766Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair of web portions along lines defined by coextensive first side edges and coextensive second side edges of printed portions. In another aspect, the method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair of overlapping web portions provided with a plurality of printed portions along a plurality of lines which traverse the printed portions and each of the corresponding unprinted portions to form a plurality of sleeves wherein each sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion with the lower portion having a printed portion extending about the exterior circumference of the lower portion of the sleeve while the upper portion is free of any printing contained in the lower portion of an adjacently formed sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: The Family Trust U/T/A dated 12/8/1995Inventor: Donald E. Weder