Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a bonding paste applicator and a method of applying a bonding paste which allow satisfactory paste applying quality and excellent operability to be realized. A bonding paste application method for applying a bonding paste by making a drawing with a paste applying nozzle made to move to a position, where a chip is mounted on a substrate, comprises the steps of storing in advance in a storing unit 46 a drawing pattern for controlling each of X, Y and Z axes to move a paste applying nozzle and a drawing pattern setting table 53 to show a category corresponding to the size of a chip to be bonded, selecting a drawing pattern corresponding to the size of the chip, which has been designated, by means of a drawing pattern selecting unit 54 and obtaining a speed pattern for each of the X, Y and Z axes based on the selected drawing pattern by means of a speed pattern computing unit 55.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing double-sided adhesive tape, from a reel, comprising a press for pressing the tape onto a product, a cutter which guides the tape and makes an incision in the tape and a controller for controlling the application of the tape to the product.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying labels to surfaces of packages, cartons, or boxes comprises a single rotary arm which is capable of being operated in accordance with two different operational modes so as to apply two separate labels to two different mutually perpendicular surfaces of the package, carton, or box in accordance with a first one of the two different operational modes, and to apply a single label to the two different mutually perpendicular surfaces of the package, carton, or box as a result of being wrapped around a corner region of the package, carton, or box in accordance with a second one of the two different operational modes.

Abstract: A covering device places cover glasses on object carriers. The object carriers are held in a holder in a position inclined relative to the horizontal. The cover glasses are placed on the object carriers by a rotational movement. A pivot pin of the segment that places the cover glasses on the object carriers is mounted so as to be horizontally displaceable, such that when the cover glasses are positioned, they press on the object carriers in a rolling motion to prevent bubbles from forming in the specimen being mounted.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for automatically and with precision applying each of a series of individual self-adhesive labels from a continuous liner transporting labels at a first linear speed, each label being applied to one of a series of individual cartons moving at intervals at a second linear speed different from the first linear speed and wherein each label is applied at a selectable and reproducible preset distance from the leading edge of each carton. Each label is advanced to a parked position on a fan box, being partially dispensed thereon and further advanced by the liner to a pinch point for wiping the label onto a passing carton, this second advancing being timed for “just-in-time” delivery of the label to the pinch point to position the label along the length of the carton.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying adhesive in a web converting machine is disclosed. In some embodiments, an adhesive application assembly is used to seal the tail of a rolled product against the rolled product. After being positioned in a location upon a roller, the rolled product is rotated and a sensor detects the location of the tail end, thereby establishing a reference for determining tail length in later operations. When the tail reaches a desired position, the adhesive application assembly applies adhesive to the tail and/or rolled product. In some embodiments, the adhesive assembly includes one or more adhesive sprayers with aperture members, and is self-cleaning. After the adhesive has been applied, the tail is wound upon the rolled product. In some embodiments, an adhesive application assembly is employed to apply adhesive to a core about which sheet material is to be wound.

Abstract: A labeling machine includes a label applying unit disposed adjacent to a conveying unit, and a controller coupled electrically to a bar code sensor, a label sensor and a container sensor. The controller compares bar code data of a label from the bar sensor with predetermined bar code data, and generates an inhibit signal when a mismatch occurs. The controller determines length of the label in accordance with first and second signals from the label sensor and distance information from an encoder unit, compares the determined length with predetermined label length data, and generates the inhibit signal when a mismatch occurs. The controller determines container dimension of a container being conveyed by the conveying unit in accordance with container feature information from the container sensor and distance information from another encoder unit, compares the determined container dimension with predetermined container dimension, and generates the inhibit signal when a mismatch occurs.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for attaching, assembling, and/or mounting a substrate to any semiconductor device or a flip-chip type semiconductor device.

Abstract: An adhesive applying apparatus having an adhesive applying nozzle (1), an elevation drive unit (B) for vertically moving the adhesive applying nozzle, a purging station (6) provided with a purging tape (5), a unit (10) for supporting a circuit board (4) and an X-Y direction drive unit (30) which moves the adhesive applying nozzle so as to position the adhesive applying nozzle in a specified position in a horizontal direction of the circuit board and the purging tape. The elevation drive unit is constructed so as to be able to selectively set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle. Also, a control means (D) is provided for controlling the elevation drive unit with a command in order to set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle, located in a position above the purging station, to a specified position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing the tail of a rolled product against the rolled product using a roller and one or more sensors to position the tail for accurate adhesive application upon the tail and/or the log. After being positioned in a location upon a roller, the rolled product is rotated between the roller and a conveyor assembly until a jet blows the unsealed tail against the roller. By further rotating the roller, a sensor detects the location of the tail end, thereby establishing a reference (along with measured roller and conveyor assembly movements) for determining tail length in later operations. Next, the roller is reversed to pass the tail around the roller and preferably to a tail support adjacent to the roller. When the tail reaches a desired position along the tail support, an applicator sensor sends a signal to an adhesive assembly which applies adhesive to the tail and/or to the rolled product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for evenly applying an atomized adhesive for bonding a die to a leadframe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a hood in communication with an air supply and a vacuum plenum. The hood and vacuum plenum encompass a semiconductor device component located in a target area during adhesive application so that the adhesive is selectively applied to specific portions of the leadframe or other semiconductor device component and adhesive is not allowed outside the system. A mask or stencil may be employed to further prevent the application of adhesive to undesired areas. An air purge may be employed to direct the adhesive mist toward the component to be coated. In another embodiment, a fine adhesive spray is directed against the surface of the workpiece to be coated, selected areas being masked to prevent coating. Wafers may be coated as well as leadframes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for evenly applying an atomized adhesive for bonding a die to a leadframe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a hood in communication with an air supply and a vacuum plenum. The hood and vacuum plenum encompass a semiconductor device component located in a target area during adhesive application so that the adhesive is selectively applied to specific portions of the leadframe or other semiconductor device component and adhesive is not allowed outside the system. A mask or stencil may be employed to further prevent the application of adhesive to undesired areas. An air purge may be employed to direct the adhesive mist toward the component to be coated. In another embodiment, a fine adhesive spray is directed against the surface of the workpiece to be coated, selected areas being masked to prevent coating. Wafers may be coated as well as leadframes.

Abstract: This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing an accurate moistening system which provides for less fluid waste and better wetting. This in turn causes better sealing of the envelope flap. The present invention is directed to, in a general aspect, a non-contact envelope flap moistening system which can be installed in a mailing machine apparatus. The flap moistening system comprises an array of inkjet print heads and a document scanner for sensing the envelope flap. Envelope flaps can be moistened by the flap moistening system by performing a method comprising the following steps: sensing the envelope flap; profile and/or the glue area of an envelope flap; building a firing sequence for the print head nozzles; and actuating the nozzles to precisely fire discreet fluid droplets onto the glue area of the envelope flap. The system provides precise fluid amounts for envelope sealing.

Abstract: The method for measuring the diameter of a reel or roll of wound web material (N) involves the following steps: rotating said reel (L); detecting at least twice the moment when a given point (Lf) on the web material (N) passes a predetermined position; determining the time that elapses between said two passes or the amount of rotation (&agr;) of the supporting roller (5); and calculating the diameter (D) of the reel (L) from said time (T) and the peripheral speed (V) of the reel (L) of from said amount of rotation (&agr;) and the radius (R) of the supporting roller (5).

Abstract: A system for aligning and attaching together a plurality of thin film transistor tiles for constructing a flat panel display. A coverplate loading station where a coverplate that the tiles are to be attached to is arranged on a coverplate support. A coverplate bonding material dispensing station where a bonding material for bonding the tiles to the coverplate is applied to a surface of the coverplate. A tile placement station where the tiles are arranged on the coverplate. A tile aligning and securing station where the tiles are aligned relative to each other and the coverplate by the tile aligner and where the tiles are at least partially bonded to the coverplate. A tile assembly bonding material dispensing station where a bonding material is applied to a surface of the tiles opposite the side that the coverplate is bonded to. A backplate placement station where a backplate is arranged on the tiles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for evenly applying an atomized adhesive for bonding a die to a leadframe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a hood in communication with an air supply and a vacuum plenum. The hood and vacuum plenum encompass a semiconductor device component located in a target area during adhesive application so that the adhesive is selectively applied to specific portions of the leadframe or other semiconductor device component and adhesive is not allowed outside the system. A mask or stencil may be employed to further prevent the application of adhesive to undesired areas. An air purge may be employed to direct the adhesive mist toward the component to be coated. In another embodiment, a fine adhesive spray is directed against the surface of the workpiece to be coated, selected areas being masked to prevent coating. Wafers may be coated as well as leadframes.

Abstract: A method for adhering a member and an apparatus for adhering the member to a base is useful for preventing warping of the member and non-uniformity of the strength of adhesion. After the adhesive application unit is positioned at a first position at a fixed distance from an initial application position of the base, movement of the unit is started from the first position with the moving unit while the action of discharging adhesive of the application unit is started. Next, the action of discharging adhesive of the application unit is completed at the final application position of the base and the movement is stopped at a second position at a fixed distance from the final application position of the base. This results in movement of the application unit at a constant speed from the initial application position to the final application position of the block. Therefore, non-uniformity of the adhesive layer at the initial application position and the final application position of the block can be prevented.

Abstract: An adhesive applying apparatus having an adhesive applying nozzle (1), an elevation drive unit (B) for vertically moving the adhesive applying nozzle, a purging station (6) provided with a purging tape (5), a unit (10) for supporting a circuit board (4) and an X-Y direction drive unit (30) which moves the adhesive applying nozzle so as to position the adhesive applying nozzle in a specified position in a horizontal direction of the circuit board and the purging tape. The elevation drive unit is constructed so as to be able to selectively set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle. Also, a control means (D) is provided for controlling the elevation drive unit with a command in order to set the lowermost end position of the adhesive applying nozzle, located in a position above the purging station, to a specified position.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for treating a workpiece such as a shoe component. The workpiece treating apparatus preferably includes a transporter for transporting a workpiece along a predetermined path of travel and a storage device for storing a plurality of predetermined parameters of each of a plurality of workpieces. A workpiece identifier is positioned responsive to the storage device for identifying the workpiece during travel along the predetermined path. A workpiece treatment applicator is positioned adjacent the transporter and responsive to the workpiece identifier for applying a treatment a workpiece being transported along the predetermined path of travel. A workpiece treatment position determiner preferably is positioned responsive to the workpiece identifier for continuously determining the position of the workpiece treatment applicator along a predetermined trajectory during treatment of the workpiece.

Abstract: An application method of adhesive for applying an adhesive by an application nozzle on an application object. Each application object is positioned in a direction intersecting the conveying direction by the move of each tables and the individual application heads corresponding to the tables are individually moved and positioned in the conveying direction, and the adhesive is applied simultaneously to necessary positions of the application objects by the application heads, so that the production efficiency of electronic circuit boards is enhanced in various aspects without increasing the size of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for manufacturing a semiconductor package of the type in which a gap between a semiconductor chip and a mount board is filled with a resin. The apparatus includes resin supply means for supplying the resin along one side of the semiconductor chip, and resin supply control means for controlling the amount of resin supplied by the resin supply means such that more resin is supplied near the central portion of the semiconductor chip than near the end portions of the semiconductor chip. Also provided is a method that includes the steps of connecting the semiconductor chip and the mount board, and supplying the resin along one side of the semiconductor chip in such a manner that more resin is supplied near a central portion of the semiconductor chip than near the end portions of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for applying sealant, for example to insulated glass, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a computer control and a support structure on which is movably disposed a sealant applicator. The sealant applicator is selectively positionable along at least one axis via the computer control one or more sensors operate to provide the computer control with data regarding sealant application as the sealant is applied. The computer control is further operative to both determine the depth of sealant to be applied, and to effect positioning of the sealant applicator in response to data from the one or more sensors such that sealant applied does not exceed the determined depth.

Abstract: A paste applicator for drawing a paste film in a desired pattern on a substrate, including a table for detachably supporting a substrate, a paste reservoir tube to be filled with a paste, and a nozzle communicating with the paste reservoir and having a paste discharging port opposing to an upper surface of the substrate mounted on the table. A device is supplied for changing the relative positional relationship between the nozzle and the substrate mounted on the table. The paste is applied onto the substrate to form a desired pattern of the paste. A measuring device measures a position of a paste discharging port of a nozzle exchanged together with the paste reservoir tube by using a paste pattern formed by applying the paste onto the substrate held on the table using the exchanged nozzle. The center of the paste pattern nearly agrees with the center of the paste discharging port.

Abstract: A glue gun type gluing apparatus has glue guns 8a and 8b for applying glue to a gluing area in a joint flap 2 of a corrugated board sheet 1 for manufacturing a box, which runs on a box manufacturing line, a sheet end detection sensor 3 for detecting the front and rear ends of the corrugated board sheet 1, an encoder 7 for measuring the travel distance of the corrugated board sheet 1, and a control unit 9 for controlling the operation of the glue guns 8a and 8b. The control unit 9 learns and stores the position of gluing area on the basis of the information from the sheet end detection sensor 3 and the encoder 7 while the corrugated board sheet 1 is run at a low speed, and restricts the acquisition of detection signals by the sensor 3 during the time from the passing of the end point of the joint flap 2 to the arrival of the start point of the next joint flap 2.

Abstract: A glue actuator mounting assembly adapted to mount to a folder apparatus has individual opposed guide strips forming a sheet path and glue actuators slidably mounted across the sheet path, such that individual actuators may be moved and repositioned laterally, and guide strips may be positioned to allow each glue actuator, regardless of lateral position, to have access to a sheet moving in the sheet path. In a preferred embodiment a stop bar is included having extendable tabs for extending between guide strips and forming a stop for sheets moving in the sheet path. In a preferred embodiment the actuators are mounted on slide rods that engage open slots in a carriage of the actuator mounting assembly such that the rods carrying the actuators, along with the actuators, may be lifted off the actuator mounting assembly.

Abstract: An application method of adhesive for applying an adhesive by an application nozzle on an application object. Each application object is positioned in a direction intersecting the conveying direction by the move of each table, and the individual application heads corresponding to the tables are individually moved and positioned in the conveying direction, and the adhesive is applied simultaneously to necessary positions of the application objects by the application heads, so that the production efficiency of electronic circuit boards is enhanced in various aspects without increasing the size of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for treating a workpiece such as a shoe component. The workpiece treating apparatus preferably includes a transporter for transporting a workpiece along a predetermined path of travel and a storage device for storing a plurality of predetermined parameters of each of a plurality of workpieces. A workpiece identifier is positioned responsive to the storage device for identifying the workpiece during travel along the predetermined path. A workpiece treatment applicator is positioned adjacent the transporter and responsive to the workpiece identifier for applying a treatment a workpiece being transported along the predetermined path of travel. A workpiece treatment position determiner preferably is positioned responsive to the workpiece identifier for continuously determining the position of the workpiece treatment applicator along a predetermined trajectory during treatment of the workpiece.

Abstract: A unit for gumming sheet elements traveling along a given path, with the unit presenting s support set to an adjustable position facing a portion of the path, and at least one spray gumming device directed towards the path, and connected to the support by means of an adjustable connecting device for adjusting the position of the gumming device in relation to the support and in at least a first direction extending in a plane parallel to the path, and in a second direction perpendicular to the plane of the first direction, and about at least one axis parallel to the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic slide staining system which will process stained slides, such as cytology or histology specimens. The present invention includes two embodiments for the staining system. The first system includes a slide storage device, a slide transport apparatus, a first platen including a plurality of staining stations, a heating station, and a housing. In order to utilize the first embodiment of the system of the present invention, the stained slides are placed in the storage device. The slides are removed from the storage device and are processed on the various stations via the transport apparatus. The first system can be altered slightly so that a cover slip apparatus can be incorporated within the system. In order to do so, the heating station is removed. A cover slip dispensing apparatus replaces the heating station. This will permit for a cover slip to be placed on the stained slide after a complete transverse of the slide staining stations.

Abstract: The invention provides a simply-constructed apparatus for applying a substantially fixed amount of adhesive onto a scarf-cut face of a veneer. The apparatus includes: a plurality of rolls (2,4,48,50) for successively feeding veneers in a predetermined feeding direction along fibers of the veneers; a plurality of detectors (6) for detecting existence of a veneer; an adhesive reservoir (40) having a length, in a direction perpendicular to the feeding direction, equal to or greater than the width of the veneers; an adhesive application member (24) having a length, in the direction perpendicular to the feeding direction, equal to or greater than the width of the veneers; and a plurality of pivot mechanisms (26) and lifting members (28) for reciprocating the adhesive application member (24) between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of an object, it shape, length, size, etc., and if a heating material such as a hot melt adhesive applied to the object is applied to given places, or in the proper amount is accomplished by an infrared detection system which is not influenced by external disturbances. A radiant energy detection sensor is placed opposite a radiant energy source, and an object is moved between the radiant energy source and radiant energy detection sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) for use in forming core layers for plywood from a plurality of veneer sections includes a manifold (48) which extends transversely to a work flow path and across which the veneer sections are sequentially moved. An adhesive passage (46) in the manifold (48) is connected in fluid communication with a plurality of modular dispenser guns (44). Each of the modular dispenser guns (44) is connected in fluid communication with either an adhesive dispenser head or a string dispenser head (34). At the adhesive dispenser heads (32), adhesive is engaged by the leading end portion of a veneer section and pressed against the trailing end portion of a next preceding veneer section. At the string dispenser heads (34), string (42) coated with adhesive is applied to downwardly facing major side surfaces of the veneer sections.

Abstract: A contact-based microdispensing tool for delivering extremely minute globules of epoxy material to repaired sites on high circuit density modules. The tool includes a solid probe integrally mounted in a contact sensor assembly incorporating an air-levitated core of a linear voltage differential transducer. The levitated core and the probe connected thereto are supported in neutral equilibrium by an air bearing assembly. As the assembly probe is brought into contact with one of the sites, the globule flows upon the site, the equilibrium is disturbed and a signal is produced by the transducer to halt movement of the probe relative to the site.

Abstract: A linerless labeling system which utilizes a transparent or opaque paper or plastic film substrate. The substrate is provided in web roll form and is printed on one side with an image overcoated with an adhesive. The opposite surface has release characteristics. When applied, the web is fed across an anvil plate. A die engages the anvil plate, cuts the label from the web which label is then transferred to the surface of an item such as a plastic container.

Abstract: A gluing apparatus for a corrugated board installation is provided with a fluted roller and a gluing station. The actual size of the glue spreading gap formed between the fluted roller and the glue spreading roller of the gluing station is adjustable to a desired size via a control unit and an adjustment drive.

Abstract: To prepare an initial portion (41) on a replacement roll (4) of a substrate web, for example a printing paper web, for flying pasting, the new roll (4) is rotatably supported in apredetermined position. An adhesive application and cutter structure (5) is then placed in operative association with the roll. An initial portion (41) of the web is rolled off from the new roll, positioned on the support plate, and, in one operating step, an end, which may be jagged, is cut off and, inwardly of the cut edge (42), a perforating or tear-off line (43) is formed, to leave, between the cut edge and the tear-off line, a tear-off section (44). The web can then be repositioned on the plate (6) and a connecting adhesive (19) is applied to the upper side of the web, for subsequent flying pasting against a moving expiring web, for example, as well as a holding adhesive, applied in the inside of the tear-off section (44), so that the end portion (41) is securely attached to the roll.

Abstract: Pressure sealing of business forms is effected utilizing first and second sets of (preferably narrow-width) rollers forming first and second nips which provide a sealing force to business forms passing between them. The first set of rollers are rotatable about first and second axes, typically horizontal, while the second set of rollers are rotatable about third and fourth axes. The third and fourth axes are substantially perpendicular to the first and second axes, and may be horizontal or vertical. The first set is typically provided above the second set, and a conveyor may be provided for conveying forms which drop from the first set into operative association with the second set.

Abstract: An apparatus for taping joints between pieces of wallboard comprises a taping head, slidingly contactable with a wall, for substantially simultaneously applying a first layer of a joint compound to a joint between pieces of wallboard, embedding a wallboard tape in the first layer of the joint compound, and overcoating the embedded wallboard tape with at least one additional layer of the joint compound; a handle, connected to the taping head, for supporting the taping head, the handle being manually graspable by an operator, the handle having a fluid conduit formed therein for passing joint compound to the taping head; a tape supply mounted on the handle for supplying wallboard tape to the taping head; a backpack, wearable by the operator, for supporting a supply of the joint compound and for producing a pressurized stream of the joint compound; and a flexible connecting means for fluidically interconnecting the backpack and the fluid conduit to pass the pressurized stream of the joint compound from the backpa

Abstract: Infeed apparatus for multi-level delivery of convolutely wound logs which includes a plurality of log supporting wheels rigidly mounted on a cross shaft with each of the wheels having a periphery interrupted by a plurality circumferentially spaced inwardly extending pockets, alternate of the pockets being constructed for upper level delivery and the remaining for lower level delivery, each of the pockets having a trailing rear wall extending radially outward and a forwardly extending flat wall, the lower level pockets additionally having a generally radially extending forward, leading wall.

Abstract: The glueing apparatus includes a pair of endless conveyor members (13, 15) whose active branches (13A, 15A) are parallel, with one superimposed above the other and spaced apart to an extent corresponding to the diameter of the rolls or logs (R) and moving in the same direction whereby to move the log forward. The upper active branch (15A) extends further than the lower active branch (13A). Unwind mechanism (31) for unwinding the tail (L) of the material of the log (R) is located upstream of the lower endless conveyor member (13) and controlled by an optical sensor which checks the length of said tail. Downstream of the lower endless conveyor member (13) a glue dispenser (58) dispenses glue from below onto the outer surface of the log. A subsequent rewinding station (R) is located downstream of the lower continuous conveyor member (13).

Abstract: A system for use on an automated assembly line having an adhesive applicator disposed to deposit adhesive on cartons progressing along the assembly line. A flap closing device which is utilized only during scheduled or unscheduled cycle stops of the assembly line is operatively associated with a pair of applicator heads. During normal, continuous operation of the assembly line, the flaps of a carton are sealed downstream of the application of adhesive. Effective sealing of all cartons upon a cycle stop is provided by including the second flap closing device at the applicator heads. The applicator heads are within the arc of movement of a carton flap closed by the second flap closing device, but operatively associating the applicator heads with the flap closing device displaces the heads from the path of the flap. Movement of the heads can be a rotational or linear motion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a labelling machine, and more particularly to a labelling machine for applying labels to containers in such a manner that the labels constitute visible proof that the containers have not been opened. One such type of container is a beverage bottle having a screw-top closure. Before the label is applied to the container, a verification is conducted on the transport path of the container to determine whether the container to be labelled has a correct closure and also to determine whether there is a label correctly positioned to be transferred to the container.

Abstract: For filling the edge groove (26) of an insulating glass pane (1) of an arbitrarily designed outer contour with sealing compound, stored geometrical data of the outer contour of the insulating glass pane (1) are utilized for controlling the relative motion between the insulating glass pane (1) and the filling nozzle (4). The relative velocity of the relative motion between the insulating glass pane (1) and the filling nozzle (4) is varied in such a way that the desired extent of filling of the edge groove (26) remains constant even in case of a change in the depth of the edge groove and/or in case of fluctuating feeding rate of a sealing compound. Furthermore, the relative speed between the filling nozzle (4) and the insulating glass pane (1) is selected to be higher in the zone of linear or less strongly curved sections (6) of the edge groove (26) than in the zone of more strongly curved sections (5).

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for making a leaflet having fold lines and cross folds normal to the fold lines and with an adhesive adhering a lip portion of a long leg of the leaflet to a short leg of the leaflet to avoid leaving a loose edge on the leaflet. Sheets are conveyed in a first direction to a first folding at a first folding station, and then a second conveyor feeds the sheets to travel at right angles to a cross folder at a second folding station. The cross folds are made to a lip portion on a long leg and adhesive applicator applies adhesive to the lip portion which is adhered by the adhesive to a folded panel to form a leaflet having fold lines and cross folds at its edges, thereby eliminating any loose edges. Loose edges may open the leaflet during a high speed conveyance thereof.

Abstract: A pressure sensor uses a monocrystalline silicon chip that has a diaphragm portion in which strain gages are formed that overlie a buried cavity. The cavity is formed by a single sided semiconductor fabrication process that includes a pair of preferential etching steps and an epitaxial deposition step.

Abstract: This machine comprises a folding foot co-operating with a fixed abutment and a movable oscillating finger for folding the workpiece border against the folding foot, with a presser for retaining and advancing the workpiece, with a glue feeding device and an adjustable speed actuation motor; the machine also comprises photocells indicating the presence and the shape of the workpiece, a minicomputer for storing and controlling the operative and setting parameters of the machine kinematisms, as can be memorized, in maximum rotation rate at straight, outwardly and inwardly curved portions of the workpiece, advancement pitch at the straight and curved portions, glue dosage, delivery times and temperature, selection of the photocells causing pitch variations and actuation of the cutting blade, and machine operation mode, i.e. manual, automatic and continuous rotation; the machine furthermore has drivers for adjustable control of the operative parameters.

Abstract: The machine of franking labels includes means (5, 7) for ejecting printed labels to a dry label outlet (8), a switching flap (12) for switching labels towards a second outlet for wet labels (9), said flap being mounted to pivot on the axis of pressure wheels (7) belonging to the ejector means, and a moistening roll (23) mounted between the ejector means and the second outlet and driven at a speed greater than that of the ejector means in order to receive and wipe the labels which are deflected towards the second outlet, said labels engaging the moistening roll beneath a separator plate (10) between the outlets.

Abstract: In a labeling machine for a can or bottle, a label on a vacuum drum is wiped on the reverse face near one edge with a solvent and also is sprayed on the reverse face near the other edge with an adhesive, the label then being wrapped around and affixed to the can or bottle to expose the obverse face of the label. Mechanism for accomplishing these actions and for synchronizing adhesive spraying and wrapping speed is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatic assembly of laminated panes formed of at least one rigid sheet and at least one flexible sheet. According to the method of the invention, the flexible sheet is positioned by gravity according to at least one of two coordinates in the horizontal plane determining an intermediate position for gripping and is then transferred through a path of constant length to a stacking station for the elements of the laminated pane.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for folding sheets, and more particularly, to folding sheets and adhering an outer fold to the inner fold to make "outserts" which bear information relating to the pharmaceuticals and which are inserted into the pharmaceutical packages to give instructions and warnings to the users of the pharmaceutical.