Abstract: Splicing apparatus for a laser printer and to assist in carrying out an operating method for a service apparatus for laser printers having a pair of conveying belts with upper surfaces parallel, co-planar and displaceable in the same direction and having a stationary splicing area provided between the conveyor belts with fixed and movable anchors for the temporary anchoring of two sheets to be spliced, and an adhesive tape supported for unwinding by two V-shaped gorges having an apex flush and aligned with the splicing line, and a motor coupled with a frame for the translation thereof between a first position in which it forms the upper cover for an exit from the service apparatus of the laser printer and a second position in which it is displaced towards one end in a cantilevered manner, so as to uncover and give access to the exit of the service apparatus.

Abstract: An auxiliary paper feeding apparatus is provided for feeding a continuous web of fan-fold paper from one or more serially-arranged stacks of paper into a printer. A plurality of elongate, slender turn bars are non-rotatably mounted to the frame for causing a web of paper from a source to change direction as required to feed the web of paper from the outside paper source through the access opening and into the paper storage and feeding region of the printer and into the paper feed mechanism. Each turn bar is hollow and has a number of holes through the side wall. An air pump supplies pressurized air to each of the turn bars so that the flow of air out through the holes forms an air cushion over which the web of paper passes, thereby reducing frictional drag on the paper web and enabling the printer paper drive mechanism to be the sole motive power for advancing the paper web. A paper edge guide is provided which also employs an air cushion to reduce paper friction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patch which is easily applied to motion picture film, a jig and a method for using the same. The patch may act as a splice to connect two lengths of film which require repair or which must be joined together to produce a complete presentation. The patch may also be applied along a predetermined position of the film to carry control information which may be used to control the sequence of events in a movie theater. In some applications, the patch may serve both a splicing as well as an information-carrying function. The patch can be rapidly and accurately positioned and attached to the film by use of a novel splicing jig and results in a splice which does not leave any adhesive residue about the film sprocket holes or on the jig.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for splicing webs (14,18) such as photographic film in which the lead end of a new web and the tail end of an old web are trimmed at the parallel edges (82,84) of their input platens (36,38) and then shifted into abutment for application of a strip of tape. An automatic tape dispenser (128) cuts tape into predetermined lengths, transfers the lengths to a vacuum applicator wheel (130) and then rolls the lengths across the abutted lead and tail ends.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for splicing webs (14,18) such as photographic film in which the lead end of a new web and the tail end of an old web are trimmed at the parallel edges (82,84) of their input platens (36,38) and then shifted into abutment for application of a strip of tape. An automatic tape dispenser (128) cuts tape into predetermined lengths, transfers the lengths to a vacuum applicator wheel (130) and then rolls the lengths across the abutted lead and tail ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape transport apparatus and a tape introduction method for forming a magnetic tape into an endless loop by splicing a leader tape to the magnetic tape and running such endless-loop magnetic tape therein. When an endless loop is shaped by splicing the magnetic tape and the leader tape to each other, the starting (front) end of the magnetic tape is drawn out to a splicing position while the front (fore) end of the leader tape is also brought thereto and, after the respective ends are spliced together, the endless loop is moved until the spliced portion between the magnetic tape and the leader tape is shifted to the splicing position for the leader tape. The starting front end of the magnetic tape led by such leader tape is then spliced to the terminal rear end of the magnetic tape, so that an endless loop is formed automatically without the necessity of the performance of operation by hand upon the magnetic tape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for effecting a splice between a pair of feed rolls for successively supplying film material to a film utilization device, such as a labeling machine. Downstream from the rolls, a splicing station includes a pair of parallel, spaced film paths, carrying film from a respective roll. Movable film pads within the splicing station displace film within a selected path past a film cutter to manufacture a trailing end. Continued displacement of the trailing end brings it into adhesive engagement with the leading end of the other film, disposed within the other film path. A braking station downstream from the splicing station holds fast the film extending from the selected path during the splicing operation. Means to effect in registration splicing of film from the two rolls, while allowing continuous operation of the associated film utilization device, is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for splicing webs (14,18) such as photographic film in which the lead end of a new web and the tail end of an old web are trimmed at the parallel edges (82,84) of their input platens (36,38) and then shifted into abutment for application of a strip of tape. An automatic tape dispenser (128) cuts tape into predetermined lengths, transfers the lengths to a vacuum applicator wheel (130) and then rolls the lengths across the abutted lead and tail ends.

Abstract: An automatic paper feeder automatically couples a plurality of pieces of folded long paper to each other and then continuously feeds the pieces. A conveyor, a reference surface, a pusher and a drive unit are provided in the feeder. The conveyor has a larger width than the long paper and is made of a material of low friction so as to convey the long paper. The reference surface is located near the side edge of the conveyor. The pusher is disposed opposite said reference surface and can be reciprocated toward and away from the reference surface. The drive unit is for moving the pusher. The pusher is moved by the drive unit to push the long paper onto the reference surface.

Abstract: A new and improved splicing block assembly and a novel splicing tape dispenser applicator for a cassette-loading machine are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to splice a new roll of fabric or material to a roll of material being dissipated from a roll stand by supply to a material consuming machine. The invention includes a pivotally mounted vacuum device which supplies the end of the new material to a position from which it is mated with the end of the material being unwound and is adhered thereto to splice the two materials.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming a zero-speed, butt splice to join together a web from a new roll of material to a web which is from an expiring roll of material and which should be run, at a relatively high speed, through a web processing operation, such as a disposable diaper manufacturing line, under relatively constant, relatively low tension along a predetermined path of travel that includes a running web festoon means having floating dancer rollers and the running web processing operation. To form the butt splice, the leading end of the new web is trimmed by moving one knife wheel assembly along the cutting edge of an anvil. A piece of tape is applied to the leading end so that a portion of the tape projects downstream from that end. The expiring web is held against the anvil and trimmed along the same cutting edge of the anvil. The trailing end of the expiring roll is also simultaneously adhered to the downstream portion of the tape.

Abstract: Apparatus for loading use tape (e.g. magnetic tape for video recording and playback) into leadered (e.g. V-zero) cassettes comprises a stationary splicing head 3 having an undersurface provided with a tape-receiving groove 4. A pair of vacuum shoes 5 and 6 serve to retain tape releasably in the groove and are connected to a vacuum source within the casing of the apparatus. A slitting head 7 operates from an internal pneumatic power source on shaft 9, the blade 8 of the head 7 running in a slot traversing the groove 4. In use, leader tape 20 is extracted from the cassette by leader extraction arm 18 and lift arm 19 and disposed in the groove 4. Slitting head 7 then operates to slit the tape into two lengths retained in groove 4. Use tape 26 previously placed in groove 4 and cut so that end 27 thereof is adjacent the groove for the blade 8 is sandwiched against the head 3 by the leader tape. Lift arm 19 and extract arm 18 then lower, the right hand end of the leader tape exposing the use tape in the groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for joining films by heat sealing, where these films are in rolls (9) and in particular a few microns thick. In a first stage, this process consists in spreading out a first film (1) on an assembly table (5) while hemming one of its longitudinal edges with a junction tape (3) and an positioning tape (4) sealed on that side of the junction tape (4) which is opposite the film. Once the desired film length has been reached, the film is transversely cut off and the positioning tape (4) then is used to handle this first film (1) and to assure its alignment with a segment of the film (2) packed on the roll (9). The second joining stage then consists in spreading out the film (2) on the table (5) while sealing a longitudinal edge of said film (2) to the outer side of the junction tape (3) following separation of the positioning tape (4) from this junction tape (3).

Abstract: A knife wheel assembly suitable for forming a butt splice to join together a web from a new roll of material to a web which is from an expiring roll of material and which is being run, downstream from the expiring roll, under tension along a predetermined path of travel that includes a running web storage means and a press or other web handling means. To form the butt splice, the leading end of the new web is trimmed by moving one knife wheel assembly along the cutting edge of an anvil. The trimmed leading end is held against the anvil, and a piece of tape is applied to the leading end so that a portion of the tape projects downstream from that end. The portion of the expiring web, adjacent to the anvil, is then momentarily stopped, held against the anvil, and trimmed by another knife wheel assembly, along the same cutting edge of the anvil, by movement of the knife wheel assembly across the web, from side-to-side, along the cutting edge of the anvil.

Abstract: Automatic splicing apparatus includes a first supply containing a first web and a second supply containing a second web. An operable puller is engaged with the first web for withdrawing the same from the first supply and moving the first web along a predetermined path. Cutters are provided for establishing a trailing end on the first web and a leading end on the second web. The presence of the trailing end in the predetermined path is detected and a splicing station is positioned in the path for butt-splicing the leading edge of the second web to the trailing end of the first web in response to detecting the presence of the trailing edge, all without interrupting operation of the puller.

Abstract: A web butt splicing device for splicing two successive webs by butting the following end of a first roll of web and the leading end of a second roll of web against each other. In the web splicing device, the following end of the first roll of web is cut and is then drawn to and held on the hold surface of a butt splicing table. The leading end of the second web roll is cut on a provisionally positioning table to the shape of the following end of the first web roll, is then carried to the butt splicing table by a carrying device and is butt spliced to the following end of the first web roll. Therefore, according to the web splicing device, the webs can be butt spliced together without recourse to a manual operation.

Abstract: An apparatus to splice a new roll of fabric or material to a roll of material being dissipated from a roll stand by supply to a material consuming machine. The invention includes a pivotally mounted vacuum device which supplies the end of the new material to a position from which it is mated with the end of the material being unwound and is adhered thereto to splice the two materials.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding magnetic tape into a cassette positions and holds a cassette case, extracts and retains leader tape, cuts and splices leader tape to magnetic tape, and winds magnetic tape onto a hub inside the cassette case. After a predetermined amount of magnetic tape has been wound on the hub, the magnetic tape is retained, cut, spliced to leader tape, and the extracted slack tape is wound into the cassette case. The tape retaining mechanism has a first and second tape retainer which separately hold the cut ends of leader tape, and a third tape retainer which holds the cut end of magnetic tape. The first and second tape retainers attach to the extracted leader tape, and are positioned with their attachment surfaces adjacent to a front cavity of the cassette case. Once the leader tape has been cut, one of the first and second tape retainers is swung away from the cavity to separate the cut tape ends.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for splicing a fresh stack of continuous pin-feed forms in a high-speed printer having fed therethrough an expended stock of continuous pin-feed forms, where the printer includes an input station at a recessed area. A slidable tray for supporting the fresh stack is pulled out of the printer, and a splicing station which is hingedly coupled to an upright wall portion attached to the tray is deployed external to the printer for splicing ease. The splicing station includes a spool of splicing tape which is disposed within a locating groove of a controlled depth, the forms being registered on locating pins on either side of the groove for accurate splicing upon pressing them centered on the tape. When the splice is complete, the spliced stack is fan-folded upon the tray, the splicing station folded back against the upright wall portion, and the tray returned within the recessed area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device used in an automatic device for preparing paper rolls for web pasting, which is included in a printing system for newsprint and the like. The device automatically attaches one end of a tab, which has been prepared beforehand, to the outer surface of a web's leading end so that the web's leading end, which has been cut into a certain shape (for example, V-shaped), may be fastened to the outer surface of a paper roll on which the web is wound.A tab blank is formed basically by a rectangular support paper, which is provided with adhesive portion's on its upper and lower surfaces, and protective-coating films attached to both surfaces. An upper protective-coating film and the support paper, both of which form a portion of the tab blank, are divided transversely along a dividing line.The tab attaching device embodying the present invention is comprised of a tab loading device for keeping tab blanks in piles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming a butt splice to join together a web from a new roll of material to a web which is from an expiring roll of material and which is being run, downstream from the expiring roll, under tension along a predetermined path of travel that includes a running web storage means and a press or other web handling means. To form the butt splice, the leading end of the new web is trimmed along the cutting edge of an anvil. The trimmed leading end is held against the anvil, and a piece of tape is applied to the leading end so that a portion of the tape projects downstream from that end. The portion of the expiring web, adjacent to the anvil, is then momentarily stopped, held against the anvil, and trimmed along the same cutting edge of the anvil. As the trailing end of the expiring roll is trimmed, it is simultaneously adhered to the downstream portion of the tape. This serves to join this trailing end of the expiring roll and the leading end of the new roll together.

Abstract: The disclosed butt splicing apparatus and method is adapted to be used with rolls of material supported on turret-type roll unwind stands. A splicer embodying the invention includes a nip assembly, a new web preparation assembly, a new web and tape holding assembly, and a web cutting and adhering assembly. The nip assembly serves to clamp the expiring web during a splicing operation. The new web preparation assembly serves to prepare the leading end of the new web for the splicing operation. The new web and tape holding assembly serves to hold a portion of the new web, immediately upstream of its leading end, and to hold a strip of adhesive tape in preparation for the splicing operation and during the splicing operation itself. The web cutting and adhering assembly serves to cut the expiring web during the splicing operation and to cause the cut part of the trailing end of the web and the leading end of the web to adhere to the adhesive tape simultaneously as the cutting of the expiring web occurs.

Abstract: A splicing apparatus for splicing information recording tapes to each other is disclosed which comprises a stationary member having a plate into which an information recording tape guide groove is formed, a movable member movably provided to the stationary member, an information recording tape guide member for guiding the recording tapes when the information recording tapes are fed along the information recording tape guide groove; an adhesive tape cutter for cutting an adhesive tape in a predetermined length, and springs for urging the information recording tape guide member upwardly to a predetermined position. The adhesive tape cutter has a pair of spaced blades parallel to the information recording tape guide groove, and is provided on the movable member. A pair of slits into which the spaced blades of the first cutter may be inserted are formed between the information recording tape guide member and a bottom portion of the information tape guide groove.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in continuous web reeling apparatus for connecting a web to a winding roll as the web is being unwound from an unwinding roll by deflecting a run of the web and pressing the deflected web against joining tape provided on the surface of the winding roll. The apparatus includes a plurality of axially aligned pressing members, a fluid-actuated expandable actuating device for exerting pressure on the pressing members to cause the pressing members to move against the web to exert a joining force on the web to press the web against the joining tape provided on the surface of the winding roll, and a spring device for returning the pressing members to their original position after the web has been connected to the winding roll.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding magnetic tape into a cassette positions and holds a cassette case, extracts and retains leader tape, cuts and splices leader tape to magnetic tape, and winds magnetic tape onto a hub inside the cassette case. After a predetermined amount of magnetic tape has been wound on the hub, the magnetic tape is retained, cut, spliced to leader tape, and the extracted slack tape is wound into the cassette case. The tape retaining mechanism has a first and second tape retainer which separately hold the cut ends of leader tape, and a third tape retainer which holds the cut end of magnetic tape. The first and second tape retainers attach to the extracted leader tape, and are positioned with their attachment surfaces adjacent to an open guard panel of the cassette case. The tape retainer attachment surfaces hold tape in a manner that essentially closes the cassette case front cavity.

Abstract: To splice the last sheet of a package of sheets or forms joined in a continuous strip and folded accordian-wise which are fed to a printer with the first sheet of the following package wherein there is provided a splicing plane made up of two semiplanes alignable on the splicing plane, sidewalls, which can be raised after splicing to disengage the spliced sheets from the positioning pins or rungs provided on the two semiplanes, are provided.

Abstract: A carpet tape dispenser has a main frame carried by divergent legs and runners. A roll of carpet seaming tape is rotatably mounted on a stub extending transversely from a frame member fixed to the main frame. A pair of carpet separating arms extend below the main frame, the arms diverging away from the main frame. A tape guide which is carried by and extends below the main frame is located between the arms. A handle is pivotally mounted to the main frame so that the dispenser can be drawn along carpet pieces to be seamed with the edges being separated by the arms to allow tape to engage beneath the carpet pieces.

Abstract: A hot melt carpet seaming support which includes a plurality of flat generally rectangular slats, wherein the mid portion slats are slidable on a flexible wire or filament into abutting relation forming a flat continuous support for the heat bonding carpet tape beneath the opposed edges of the carpet sections to be joined. The carpet seaming support thus provides a firm support during bonding which avoids heat damage to the carpet pad. Further, the carpet seaming support is flexible about the wire or filament for easy removal of the seaming support particularly at the wall and coiling for storage. The method includes arranging the slats in abutting side-to-side relation beneath the carpet sections to be joined for receipt of the bonding tape and removal of the seaming support following bonding, as defined.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus for splicing a new web to a running web including cutting the old web between two rollers, the first roller having a cutting means, a rotating means, an actuating means and the second roller being a backing cylinder. The first roller is brought in contact with the old web, and the backing roller then rotates through the cutting action to permit splicing to occur while maintaining a continuous supply of web material.

Abstract: A baseplate for a carpet seaming iron of the kind used for making a face seam with hot melt adhesive tape has the underside of the base plate formed with a forward, flat surface and a rearward, ribbed surface. The underside also has a longitudinally extending center groove shaped to form a raised bead of molten adhesive at the outlet end of the iron for coating the side edges of the carpet backings with hot melt adhesive. The forward, flat surface provides maximum contact for heating of the hot melt adhesive; and the rearward, ribbed surface meters the molten adhesive evenly over the full width of the tape. The forward ends of the ribs are longitudinally offset so as to form a V shape which helps to funnel molten adhesive both into the channels between the ribs and into the center groove at the apex of the V as the iron is moved along the tape.

Abstract: A paper roll stand holds a paper roll in such a manner as to allow it to rotate in two opposite directions so as to temporarily locate a leading web end on a table board. An arm assembly positioned above the table board is movable in the lengthwise and lateral directions. The arm assembly includes a suction cup device for lifting up the outermost web of the paper roll, a cutter device for cutting the paper web, and a tape-attaching device for adhesively attaching web pasting adhesive tapes to the web's leading end. A device for adhesively attaching a head of a web end-fastening strip to an inner side of the web's leading end is located below the web. A paper roll-pressing device for adhesively fastening a tail of the web end-fastening strip to the outer surface of the roll is also included. A new paper roll prepared for web pasting according to the present invention is brought to the paper roll stand of a printing unit and rotatably held thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to equipment for a printing system for newsprint and the like and, more particularly, to a device for automatically preparing leading web ends of paper rolls for automatic web pasting.A device embodying the present invention is supported generally from a ceiling of a room and extends downwardly when used.

Abstract: A method of and device for attaching a web of material rolling off to a processing machine to the beginning of a fresh web that is wound on a reel. To provide a method that will inexpensively and rapidly ensure a reliable attachment between the two webs, the first web is separated upstream of a stored section with the processing machine turned off and the separated section at least partly reserved, the section of web with the second web is then forced into contact, and the end of the reserved web section attached to the beginning of the second web as it arrives by releasing the reserved web section with the processing machine in operation. The device comprises an upright with the replacement reel mounted on it, a mechanism for reserving a supply of web, and a mechanism for cutting the web.

Abstract: Webs of cigarette paper, filter wrapping paper or metallic or plastic foil in cigarette rod making, filter rod making or cigarette packing machines are spliced to each other by uniting bands which are removed from a strip-shaped flexible carrier and delivered to the splicing station by a pivotable lever, either in response to reciprocation of a carriage by hand or by a motor or in response to automatic actuation of a fluid-operated motor so that its piston rod performs forward and return strokes. Each uniting band is adhesive at both sides and the splicing station is located between the path of movement of the running web and the path of movement of a fresh web which latter is accelerated to the speed of the running web prior to start of the splicing operation.

Abstract: In an apparatus for joining the ends of sheets of material 10, 11, consisting especially of packaging material, a sheet-holder 28 assigned to the running-off sheet of material 10 is moved with the sheet of material in the direction of a second sheet-holder 29, the running-off sheet of material being severed and the rear end being joined to the front end 38 of the sheet of material 10 to be connected. The to-and-fro movements of the sheet-holders 28, 29 are executed by means of pressure-medium cylinders 48 which can be controlled by sensor units 22, 23 assigned to the sheets of material 10, 11.

Abstract: A device and method for interconnecting the trailing end of a first web to a leading end of a second web as f.i. in a printing machine, said device comprising a loop accumulator, suction boxes and spaced guiding rollers capable of being clamped together while being braked, further comprising means for presenting a sticking strip to be applied to always the same face of the webs.

Abstract: A novel apparatus is provided for feeding a packaging film with registered marks to a working machine, such as a packaging machine which packs products in wraps. According to the apparatus, rapid and continuous feeding of the film is realized. Further, one operator can watch and control a plurality of machines.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for joining two abutting pieces of carpet. The process comprises applying to the carpet backing along both sides of the juncture a strip of hot molten glue at about 210.degree.-425.degree. F. and applying a joining tape to the strip of molten glue, pressing together the tape, glue and carpet backing to cause the glue to soften and penetrate both the tape and the backing, and allow the glue to cool and solidify into a fused and unitary bond. The apparatus comprises a hot glue dispensing gun with a nozzle and a glue applicator attached to the nozzle for uniformly dispensing a strip of glue, a roll of joining tape fed from above and adjacent to the applicator, and a spring loaded roller to press the tape onto the top of the glue strip.

Abstract: Apparatus for splicing the trailing end of an old web to a new web comprises a pair of tangential fixed rollers between which the old web is fed. At each side of the fixed rollers two further rollers are supported by arms pivotted on a pin lying in the tangent plane. The old web runs over one of these rollers, while on the other the starting end of the new web is supported with a double-sided adhesive tape thereon. The roller above which the old web runs is pivotted above the other roller so that the web runs between the rollers and the webs are spliced by raising the lower roller, as the old web runs out. A cutting device separates the tail of the old web. The upper roller is then moved back to its original position for preparing a new web.

Abstract: An apparatus which successively and incontinuous action ensures the winding of bands from skeins, the retraction of the unwound bands, the drying of the retracted bands, and the winding by predetermined lengths, with checking of the quality of the possible variations of the lengths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for cutting motion picture film negatives. The improvements in the present invention film cutting apparatus enable the film cutter to cut the motion picture film negative with a precise, even, clean cut at a location mid-way between adjacent frames of film footage. This is necessary when using a new technique of negative cutting and splicing that allows no frame loss and still maintains all of the requirements of professional (state of the art) motion picture film processing. This has never before been done. The improvements include individual film seating plates which press the lengths of motion picture film to be cut against individual film support and ejection plates to assure that the lengths of film are securely held prior to and during the cutting operation. The present invention also provides safety features to assure that the operator will not accidentally cut himself during the operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for improving the method of joining abutting carpet seams with an underlying reinforced adhesive tape. The apparatus comprises a flexible elongated backing of non-stick heat reflective material and includes an adhesive tape guide and heating iron attachment point at one end. The apparatus and iron are pulled along a carpet joint as a unit, melting the adhesive portion. In another embodiment the heater is built in to the apparatus to reflect heat down onto the tape or up to the tape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing carpet seam tape below and centered with respect to juxtaposed edges of adjacent carpet sections. The apparatus includes a tape holding container having a tape discharge passage. The container is mounted between the juxtaposed edges of adjacent carpet sections and operatively moved in a direction substantially parallel to the juxtaposed edges of the adjacent carpet sections. As it is moved, the dispenser directionally dispenses the tape through the discharge passage centered below the juxtaposed carpet edges. A trailing plate is detachably secured to the tape holding container in alignment with the discharge passage, so that the tape is dispensed across the trailing plate. The juxtaposed edges of the carpet sections are then pressed into bonding engagement with the adhesive tape which is supported on the trailing plate.

Abstract: A splicer is used in a corrugated cardboard production line. The splicer has a pair of pivotal levers having opposing jaws which open and close responsive to a pivoting of the levers. The faces of each of the jaws have a pair of pads for enabling a passage of a web of corrugated cardboard when the jaws are opened and for gripping the web when the jaws are closed. A guillotine blade is positioned between the pairs of jaw pads to grip the web when the jaws are closed. A pair of brake shoes are positioned downstream from the jaws for holding the web while the brake shoes are closed.

Abstract: A sheet splicer comprises two sheet roll support means, a table disposed above the sheet rolls held in place on the sheet roll support means and adapted to reciprocate above the table, and sheet guiding means disposed above the belt and adapted to reciprocate between the front and rear ends of the belt. While the sheet from the first sheet roll is being pulled out over the sheet guiding means positioned beforehand at one end of the belt, the leading end of the sheet from the second sheet roll is covered with an adhesive agent and held in place at a prescribed position on the belt at the other end thereof. As the sheet from the first sheet roll is completely drawn out of the sheet roll, the trailing end of this sheet is retained at that position and the sheet guiding means is moved to the other end of the belt. Consequently, the leading end of the sheet from the second sheet roll is allowed to be joined to the trailing end of the sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding video tape on reels of a cassette includes a winding device for winding video tape on the reels and a feeding device for feeding a pair of reels to the winding device, the winding device having two shafts on which two reels can be removably mounted, at least one of the shafts being movable in a direction away from the other, a connecting member for connecting tapes being provided so as to be brought in and out of the path of movement of the movable shaft, the connecting member being out of the path of the reels when the reels are being moved away from each other, and when the reels are spaced from each other, the connecting member is moved in and out of the space between the reels so as to connect the tape wound on the reels with video tape.

Abstract: A tape slicer comprises a base with cutting plates having cooperating cutting edges. A cassette contains adhesive items mounted on a roll of carrier strip and has an arcuate and grooved recess formed in its base for receiving the sprocket wheel of the drive mechanism whereby the carrier strip passes between the base and the wheel when driven by the actuating lever via ratchet wheel. The cassette housing includes an elongate delivery passage which terminates in a curved portion carrying an edge provided to separate the adhesive items from the carrier.

Abstract: An infeed mechanism coacts with a splicer mechanism for splicing successive rolls of web and for feeding the continuous web thus obtained into a rotary press or the like via a web storage mechanism, which normally stores therein a predetermined length of the web for delivery to the press or the like during splicing operation. The infeed mechanism includes a pair of roll holder arms carrying on their opposite ends an old web roll, from which the web is being delivered to the press or the like, and a new web roll to be spliced to the old web. Toward the end of the web delivery from the old web roll the roll holder arms are turned through a preassigned angle, with the result that the web from the old web roll travels close to the periphery of the new web roll. Then the new web roll is revolved about its own axis until an adhesive region thereon comes opposite to the old web.

Abstract: A film processing method for removing troubled film strips from a series of film strips to which it is spliced for processing. The troubled film strip is removed by cutting along a line located inwardly of a leading end of the troubled film strip by a distance at least equal to the width of a splicing tape from a center line of the splice between the leading end of the troubled film strip and a preceding film strip such that a part of the troubled film strip remains connected to the preceding film strip. A succeeding film strip, or another film strip, is then spliced to the remaining part of the troubled film strip.