Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the label feed roller, the cutter drum, and the vacuum drum are each provided with a drive motor and an encoder which encodes the speed and position of each element. The outputs of the encoders are supplied to a computer. The computer provides appropriate control signals for modulating the speeds of the drive motors. In particular, the drive motor for the cutter drum is accelerated prior to transferring a label onto the vacuum drum. Transfer of a label onto the vacuum drum is completed at a constant cutter drum speed corresponding to the speed of the vacuum drum. Thereafter, the drive motor for the cutter drum is decelerated and set to a constant speed corresponding to the speed of the incoming web of labels. A label from the feed roller is preferably cut at the constant speed.

Abstract: A base plate conveyor includes conveyance rollers for conveying a base plate to a prescribed position, and a base plate centering mechanism having right and left centerers for centering said base plate on said base plate conveyor. The conveyor further includes a device for moving the right and left centerer at a prescribed speed in a direction transverse to the direction of conveyance of the base plate. The moving device moves the centerers at the prescribed speed to such a position that the distance between the right and left centerers is slightly larger than a width of the base plate. The moving device thereafter moves the right and left centerers toward the base plate at a speed lower than the prescribed speed, such that the base plate is centered.

Abstract: A film pasting apparatus for pasting a color separation film on a base film used for a photomechanical process, comprises a lower table for placing a base film and having optical sensors, an upper table disposed above the lower table and having suction means and pasting means, a film tray for storing a color separation film on which a first registration mark having two line segments defining a predetermined angle and a second registration mark having two line segments parallel to the two line segments of the first registration mark are formed at positions corresponding to the sensors, film picking means for inserting the film tray into the apparatus main body below the upper table to draw the color separation film to the upper table by the suction means, film registering means for withdrawing the film tray from the apparatus to detect the registration marks of the color separation film drawn to the upper table by using the sensors, for registering the color separation film based on a result of detection of th

Abstract: An applying apparatus for applying films to a panel includes a film feed device for feeding leading edges of the films to a tentative applying position of applying the edges to the panel, an applying device for applying the films to the panel, and a movable panel conveyance device which is moved together with the applying device.

Abstract: A film applying apparatus includes upper and lower mounting members for upper and lower suction plates, which are driven by a servomotor through pinions and racks to move the suction plates to positions located at a prescribed distance from a base plate. Thereafter, power is applied to the upper and lower mounting members by common pneumatic cylinders to move the upper and lower suction plates from their positions toward the base plate to tentatively apply films to the upper and lower sides of the base plate. The tentative applying forces of the upper and lower suction plates are equal to each other. After the tentative film application, the suction plates are quickly moved away from the base plate. A film applying method also is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying thin film polymer labels onto small cylindrical articles includes a label transport drum that is constructed for aiding the transfer of a label onto a cylindrical article. The apparatus includes a label transport drum having a cylindrically configured hub and cylindrical drum mounted on the hub for rotation thereabout. The drum has an outer surface on which labels are fed while the drum is rotated about the hub. A first radially extending, slotted vacuum manifold defines a label retention area and extends circumferentially around a substantial portion of the circumference of the hub. A first radially extending slotted pressure manifold is aligned circumferentially after the slotted vacuum manifold at an article wrapping position. A valve port, circumferentially aligned with the vacuum and pressure manifolds is positioned on the inner surface of the drum and communicates with the area on the drum surface where the leading edge of the label lies.

Abstract: A dry film photoresist laminator includes a punch and die assembly 24 which punches a rolled sheet dry film photoresist material 14, that is comprised of a dry film photoresist material 18 sandwiched between a Mylar top layer 16 and a polyolefin bottom layer 20, into photoresist decals. The photoresist decals are bonded to a tacky transport tape 40 which carries the decals to a polyolefin peeler assembly 54 that rolls a high tack tape 57 along the polyolefin layer 20 of the decal, thereby peeling it from the decal. The decal is advanced by a laminating assembly 44 which rolls the decal onto a heated wafer 72, thereby bonding the exposed photoresist material 18 to the wafer 72. Bonded wafer 72 and decal 14 are removed from the transport tape 40. A tape transport assembly 44 carrying the transport tape and decal is advanced through the various process steps.

Abstract: A carton taper machine that folds an end of the tape over on itself to produce a pull tab, cuts a length of tape, applies a first section of the length of tape to a first surface of a carton and a second section of the length of tape to a second surface of the carton which is at right angles to the first surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of fabricating tank wrap of desired thickness having fibers oriented generally in the thickness direction from lengths of insulation material having fibers oriented generally in the length direction. The method comprises several sequential steps. The first step is positioning the lengths of insulation material lengthwise along a first movable track conveyor, such that the fibers are oriented generally parallel to the direction of conveyance as the lengths progress downstream in a longitudinal direction along the conveyor. Second step is severing the insulation material completely across the length, at intervals equal to the desired thickness of the tank wrap to be fabricated. Next the cut lengths of insulation material are positioned lengthwise across a second movable track conveyor such that the fibers are now oriented generally perpendicular to the direction of conveyance, and in an abutting relationship.

Abstract: An automatic labeling machine, for containers in the form of mesh bags or the like, includes a carriage 18 displaceable back and forth in a support plate 19, which incorporates a central, lengthwise channel 20, two lateral connecting rods 23 and 24 being articulated in the carriage, one with an external stud and the other with a lever 25, joined together at their free ends by means of a brace 26, in which is fixed a finger 27 carrying small catches 28, which can be introduced into the channel 20 with intercalation of the corresponding part of the label to be dragged toward the discharge from the machine; A push rod 32 temporarily retains the stud, provided with a plane 32a inclined to the inside in its free end and which can be freed by a bumper 36 joined to the corresponding connecting rod 24, and the lever 25 actuates a cutting device 16.

Abstract: A manual feed machine for the application of tabs to sheet stock has a strip feeder for feeding a foil strip into the path of a sheet which is manually insertable beneath the cutter for the file strip to entrain a previously cut segment into the heating jaws. A die cutter downstream of the foil application can cut the tab after the jaw opens and the sheet is transported to the cutter. Only after the perimeter of the sheet has cleared the blade, is the previously advanced foil strip cut to form the next segment.

Abstract: An applicator wheel and guide system are provided in order to accurately align and position web material, either as discrete lengths or as a continuous strip, to articles or a continuous web. Specifically, the guide system includes a lateral edge guide disc rotatable with the applicator wheel which exhibits an edge guide surface at a first point along the periphery of the wheel applicator to precisely laterally align the web material and which moves radially inward from the surface of the applicator wheel at an application point so as not to obstruct the application of the web material to the articles or continuous web moved at a constant rate thereby. Moreover, the guide system includes the provision of an air bar for forming a loop in the supplied strip of web material prior to handling by the wheel applicator. The air bar eliminates roller inertia and guarantees consistent lengths of discrete lengths of web material to be applied to articles or a web when used on a wobbler arm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for press-bonding a tape onto each of side faces of a workpiece. The apparatus basically comprises a tape press-bonding mechanism and a trimming mechanism both displaceable in the directions indicated by the arrows X, Y and Z. The former mechanism includes a pressure roller for press-bonding the tape onto the side faces of the workpiece with recesses defined therein, an actuator for displacing the pressure roller toward each of the side faces, a block member for supporting the pressure roller thereon, and a device for displacing the block member through a desired angle.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for laminating patches to a base web accurately, and as efficiently as possible, are provided. Two webs are fed at speeds which are related as the ratio of the width of each patch to the separation distance between patches, the patch web moving more slowly. Patches are cut from the patch web and transferred to the other web while being accelerated to the higher speed.

Abstract: A distinctive apparatus and method for selectively providing predetermined segments of web material comprises a supplying mechanism for providing the web material. A first sensing mechanism detects a reference marker on the web material to generate at least one reference marker datum which is associated with a selected web segment. A separating mechanism includes a sensor mechanism for providing at least one separation datum, and divides the web material along a separation region during a production of the web segment. A phase regulating mechanism controls a relative phasing between the reference marker detected by the first sensing mechanism and the dividing by the separating mechanism. The phasing is conducted with respect to a set reference value.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding end securing tapes sequentially feeds a plurality of end securing tapes into an end securing apparatus which simultaneously carries out end securing operations on a plurality of products. The apparatus for feeding end securing tapes comprises a wind-up device for winding up an adhesive tape, which has a non-adhesive surface at a side end. A cutting device cuts the adhesive tape, which has been wound up around the wind-up device, into a predetermined size, and thereby forms a plurality of end securing tapes. A transfer device receives the end securing tapes, which have been formed by the cutting device, from the wind-up device, and transfers the received end securing tapes. A conveyance device receives the plurality of the end securing tapes at predetermined intervals from the transfer device, and conveys the plurality of the end securing tapes, which have been arrayed at the predetermined intervals, into the end securing apparatus.

Abstract: An applying apparatus, which cuts off a portion of a plurality of continuous films to a prescribed length and applies the cut-off portions of the films to a base plate, includes film feed members for feeding the continuous films to the base plate. The film feed members are provided above and below a base plate conveyance passage. A film feed member moving device moves the film feed members up and down synchronously at the right and left ends thereof relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A process for the production of tighthead drums having dimensional stability of the injection molded lids and blow molded drum bodies, comprises blow molding double drum bodies from plastic and centrally separating them into two drum bodies. Tighthead lids are produced by injection molding from plastic. The tighthead lids are then welded to the drum bodies. Widemouth drums are also produced by blow molding double drum bodies from plastic and centrally separating them into two drum bodies, but with a molded-on edge at a distance under the drum opening. Drum lids are injected molded from plastic with an outside flange molded-on the lower lid edge. A sealant of plastic is injected into the lids and the lids are positioned on the drum bodies sealed with a clamping ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and to apparatus for the defined dispensing and application to a substrate surface of sections having equal and/or unequal lengths of a tape, particularly of a pressure-sensitive or thermally activatable adhesive tape, to a substrate surface. To this end, the tape is continuously adhesively affixed to the surface. Starting at an initial placement position; before the leading edge (in the direction of application) of the tape section is secured, it is severed partly, leaving at least one web of material, at a predetermined distance from the trailing edge thereof by a specially configured cutting mechanism. After the subsequent adhesive placement of the entire tape section on said surface, the tape is separated at said at least one web of material by utilizing a braking effect as the tape or the tape dispensing and applying apparatus continues to move relative to the surface.

Abstract: A thin film adhering apparatus and method in which a thin film whose length corresponds to that of a substrate is adhered to the substrate by applying pressure using a pressure adhering roller.

Abstract: To apply a reinforcing element (9) only at the position of an index tab (7) on stock material, in which the position of the index tab, for example alphabetically, shifts from stock material to stock material, the stock material (2) is passed through a groove (27, 27a . . . 27f) extending axially along a cylinder or drum (22), the reinforcements being derived upon cutting a ribbon (15) which is folded longitudinally, and inserted into a groove (27e) of the cylinder while the reinforcement at the opposite side of the cylinder is being applied on the stock material, slid into the groove by a transport system. For application, heated tines press, from the top and bottom, against the reinforcement, by passing through circumferential grooves (69) of the drum or cylinder (22). A movable stop system (17) longitudinally positions the stock material (2) for staggered application of the reinforcements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding thin film supplied from a continuous roll to at least one bonding surface along the entire length of a discrete printed surface base plate and efficiently cutting the film to a proper length which covers an entire planar surface of the board. Each board is conveyed to a film bonding position and the leading end of the continuous film is transported to the film bonding position that is held by suction. A compression bonding roller moves across the surface of the board and automatically feeds film and bonds the film to the board while leaving a portion of the film loose over the trailing end of the board. A cutter comprising a rotary blade and a fixed blade disposed across the direction of movement of the film and the board is mounted on a slide bed which is moveable towards and away from the film. The rotary blade is obliquely oriented in order to permit the cutting of the film when the blade is rotated in opposition to the fixed blade.

Abstract: A thin film laminating apparatus which is operative to bond a continuous thin film to the surface of a base plate, using heat and pressure applied by a pressure laminating roller, and to cut the film to a length corresponding to that of the base plate. The apparatus has an adjustable film cut-off unit having a fixed cutter and a rotary cutter, both of which extend across the width of the thin film, transverse to the direction of continuous film feed. The fixed cutter and the rotary cutter are independently supported by members which are movable and convey the respective cutters into and out of a film cutting position. The support members are movable manually, to permit initial insertion of the thin film into a cutoff position, and automatically during continuous operation of the thin film laminating apparatus.

Abstract: A film guide device for film bonding in which a movable guide roller support and guides the film and swing roller arms prevent the slackening of the film while the film is being fed. Also, a driving action of a rotation-drive source, which controls the movement of the movable guide roller support arms, is synchronized with the braking of the film supply role and the movement of the leading edge of the film towards the bonding surface. This device prevents longitudinal wrinkles in the film, misplacement on the bonding surface, and excessive tension on the film.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically applying a pressure-sensitive tab to the edge of a mailer which includes a feed spool of pressure-sensitive tape. The pressure-sensitive tape is fed through a tape slot of a tape guide block from where it is wound upon a driven windup spool. A pneumatically driven (or, if desired, solenoid driven) punch and die arrangement is positioned so that upon actuation, the die cuts a circular segment of the tape and wiper arms apply the circular cut tape segment to the edges of a mailer. This can be done while the edges of the mailer are stationary or moving parallel to the direction of the tape.

Abstract: A film bonding apparatus in which a film cut to a length corresponding to that of a base plate is bonded to the surface of the plate by the application of heat and pressure with a bonding roller. The film is provided from a continuous roll and is cut to appropriate size, the trailing edge of the film being held tightly to avoid film wrinkling or air bubbles by the suction action of an edge holding member whose effective length is not less than the maximum width of the films to be bonded by the apparatus. The holding member is moveable, at a speed equal to or slightly less than the rotative circumferential velocity of the pressure roller, the speed being automatically adjusted to maintain appropriate tension on the film. Coordinated movement between the film holding member and the pressure roller is provided by a gear mechanism.

Abstract: A system for dispensing labels for labelling goods which move in single file past a labelling position, using a strip of labelling material in which labels are pre-punched to leave adhesive bridges. The strip of labels is drawn from a supply to a dispenser. As a new label reaches the dispenser in a "ready" position, the preceding label arrives at the labelling position in a linear extension of its travel. At the dispenser, the label is separated from label skeleton of the strip of labels by deflecting the label skeleton. Individual labels are pre-punched in a paper strip across the entire area of the label, with the exception of narrow adhesive bridges. Adhesive bridges furthest forward are separated first, followed by adhesive bridges to the rear of the label, shortly before the label is separated from the label skeleton.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding a thin film to the surface of a substrate wherein the film is supplied from a continuous roll to a bonding position where a roller applies heat and pressure to cause the film to be bonded to the substrate. A rotary cutter rapidly cuts the continuous film to a length which fits precisely over the substrate. The cutter comprises a stationary knife and a rotary knife which are disposed on opposite sides of the continuous film. The knives are moveable between a cutting position and a non cutting position and are adjustable to provide in the cutting position a rapid cut of the film transversed to the direction of film travel. The apparatus is operative to hold the leading edge of the film, direct the leading edge to a bonding position at the leading edge of the substrate, hold the film in tension as the film is pressure bonded to the substrate and further hold the film in tension for cutting to its appropriate length.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding thin film supplied from a continuous roll to at least one bonding surface along the entire length of a discrete printed surface base plate and efficiently cutting the film to a proper length which covers an entire planar surface of the board. Each board is conveyed to a film bonding position and the leading end of the continuous film is transported to the film bonding position that is held by suction. A compression bonding roller moves across the surface of the board and automatically feeds film and bonds the film to the board while leaving a portion of the film loose over the trailing end of the board. A cutter comprising a rotary blade and a fixed blade disposed across the direction of movement of the film and the board is mounted on a slide bed which is moveable towards and away from the film. The rotary blade is obliquely oriented in order to permit the cutting of the film when the blade is rotated in opposition to the fixed blade.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying wrap-around labels to containers, such as bottles, where the label is wrapped around the container and a vertical heat seal seam is formed as the containers are moved in a linear path on a conveyor. The containers are held in engagement with the conveyor surface with one side of the containers being beyond the edge of the conveyor on the side where heat seal bars are brought into contact with the overlap to form a heat sealed seam. The containers are also held down against the conveyor during the period of movement of the containers to the exit end of the conveyor.

Abstract: A lead cut and tape attach apparatus (10) for automatically cutting leads on one side of a semiconductor I.C. quad device and subsequently cutting and attaching a piece of tape over the gaps formed between the cut leads and for sequentially cutting the leads and attaching tape thereover on the remaining sides of the quad device includes a double-acting punch assembly (34) formed of an inner punch blade (58) and an outer punch (56). There is provided upper and lower cams (68, 78) for actuating the inner punch blade relative to the outer punch so that on a first downward stroke the inner punch blade is extended to cut the leads of the quad device. On a second downward stroke of the punch assembly, the inner punch blade is retracted and the outer punch cuts and attaches the tape.

Abstract: A dry film photoresist laminator includes a punch and die assembly 24 which punches a rolled sheet dry film photoresist material 14, that is comprised of a dry film photoresist material 18 sandwiched between a Mylar top layer 16 and a polyolefin bottom layer 20, into photresist decals. The photoresist decals are bonded to a tacky transport tape 40 which carries the decals to a polyolefin peeler assembly 54 that rolls a high tack tape 57 along the polyolefin layer 20 of the decal, thereby peeling it from the decal. The decal is advanced to a laminating assembly 71 which rolls the decal onto a heated wafer 72, thereby bonding the exposed photoresist material 18 to the wafer 72. The bonded wafer 72 and decal are advanced to a Mylar peeler assembly 82 which strips the transport tape 40 and the Mylar layer 16 away from the wafer 72, thereby leaving a wafer 72 which laminated with dry film photoresist material 18.

Abstract: An apparatus which coacts with a fitment supply station to effect continuous motion transfer and application of fitments to carton blanks on a conveyor line. The apparatus includes a rotatable drum having at least one vacuum transfer station disposed in rotational alignment between the fitment supply station and a conveyor release station, and an adjustable backup roll disposed in alignment with the drum and the release station for application of the fitments to cartons. A variable speed drive train matches drum and conveyor line speeds to effect continuous motion fitment transfer.

Abstract: Film packs (51) for receiving folded paper handkerchiefs are equipped with a recloseable opening aid consisting of a tear-open tab (34) or a folding tab and of an adhesive label (40) or adhesive strip (47). For the efficient production and special design of packs (51) of this type, they are fed in double rows (52, 53) and are equipped in pairs with adhesive labels (40) or adhesive strips (47). The production and feed of double labels (55) or double strips (79), which are subsequently severed and folded into an end position during the transport of the packs (51), are especially advantageous. By an appropriate design, particularly dimensioning of the adhesive labels (40) with a connecting piece (42) extending in the region of an end wall (27), the stability and handiness of the packs are improved.

Abstract: A device adapted to apply a length of adhesive from a supply length of the adhesive releasably adhered to a liner along the length of an elongate member. A head carrying a plurality of pressure rollers is positioned in a contact position so that a first one of the pressure rollers presses the adhesive against the side surface of the elongate member at about a predetermined position adjacent the first end of the elongate member, and then the head is positioned in a pressure position so that upon further movement of the elongate member along the path all of the pressure rollers will cause the adhesive to be firmly pressed into engagement along the elongate member through the liner. The adhesive is cut adjacent a last pressure roller on the head after a length is applied, and the newly severed end of the adhesive is then moved from adjacent the last pressure roller to adjacent the first pressure roller in preparation for application of adhesive to the next elongate member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and to apparatus for the defined dispensing and application to a substrate surface of sections having equal and/or unequal lengths of a tape, particularly of a pressure-sensitive or thermally activatable adhesive tape, to a substrate surface. To this end, the tape is continuously adhesively affixed to the surface. Starting at an initial placement position; before the leading edge (in the direction of application) of the tape section is secured, it is severed partly, leaving at least one web of material, at a predetermined distance from the trailing edge thereof by a specially configured cutting mechanism. After the subsequent adhesive placement of the entire tape section on said surface, the tape is separated at said at least one web of material by utilizing a braking effect as the tape or the tape dispensing and applying apparatus continues to move relative to the surface.

Abstract: A gripper on a powered gantry, which moves longitudinally relative to a porous conveyor belt, pulls a selected length of a composite sheet material and its backing from a supply roll on a carrousel and past a cutter. After a segment has been cut, the gantry returns the gripper to pull the composite sheet and its backing from the supply roll while the belt moves the segment thereon to a desired position thereon. This continues until the belt supports a plurality of segments. The gripper gantry includes a marker to mark each segment on the belt. After marking is completed, a powered gantry moves to dispose a top film over the segments. A powered gantry, which has a cutter thereon, is then moved so that the cutter, which can move orthogonal to the motion of the gantry and also has its reciprocating cutting blades rotatable about a vertical axis, can cut one or more pieces of desired shapes from each segment. After cutting is completed, the segments are advanced from the belt through a separator.

Abstract: A high speed labeling machine and method is provided for transferring labels to articles such as cans; the labeling machine includes a device for supplying articles to be labeled, a label transfer wheel provided with individual groups of closely spaced vacuum holddown ports to enable a succession of closely spaced labels to be supported by the transfer wheel and carried by the transfer wheel to the articles, and a pressure severing device for releasing the label from a carrier stock for subsequent transfer from a transfer wheel to the article to be labeled; sprocket holes are utilized to align very precisely a label; such labels may be die cut on the printing press and retained on the carrier by pinpoint attachments or they may be die cut as the label is advanced; in a preferred embodiment, single layer label tapes with release agent on one surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the other surface provide added advantages of smaller spool sizes and faster speeds; single layer label tapes also make tamper

Abstract: A paper feed preparatory is provided for connecting the end of a web of paper drawn out from a paper roll mounted in a paper supply unit to a plate-shaped leader adapted to be moved from the paper supply unit along one side of a paper feed path. It includes a suction conveyor for attracting and feeding the web of paper in one direction, and a paper cutter adapted to move transversely of the web of paper while the paper is being fed longitudinally to cut it obliquely. A tape applicator is provided over the belt conveyor so as to be movable toward and away from the top of the suction conveyor. It has a tape reel carrying a roll of adhesive tape and a presser member for sticking the end of the adhesive tape to the end of the paper along one side thereof with the leader sandwiched therebetween to connect them together.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for fixing members such as labels and foils to bottles wherein cut-to-size members are picked up at pick-up station, glue coated as they are picked up and pressed onto a bottle on their glue coated side. The members are severed from a continuous roll of web material and are individually and successively fed before coating to the pick-up station at the rate at which they are picked-up.

Abstract: In the method of making hollow plastic articles in which a label is positioned in each of a plurality of spaced partible molds in a predetermined array, preforms are positioned in each set of partible molds and the molds are closed and the preforms are blown outwardly to the confines of the molds to apply the labels to the resultant hollow plastic articles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for taping the lead (10) and tail (20) ends of a web (12) during winding of the web onto a core (14), in which a vacuum drum (72) advances tape (66) past a cutter (126) to provide tape strips (16,22) to be applied when the drum initially is lowered into contact with the empty core and subsequently is raised and lowered again by a cylinder (36) into contact with the fully wound core.

Abstract: The invention describes a labelling apparatus for containers to which the labels are supplied as a strip material. The apparatus comprises a controllable label strip feeding mechanism, followed by a cutting mechanism for separating individual labels from the label strip and a pallet rotor having adhesion surfaces for picking up the separated individual labels.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying heat-sensitive adhesive tape, such as frontal diaper tape, of the type having a layer of heat sensitive adhesive material to a web moving at high speed, such as a web of water-resistant material designed for use as the outer layer of disposable diapers. The apparatus comprises a tape-feed wheel for preheating and feeding the tape to the apparatus from a supply of generally continuous tape, and a tape-applying wheel in rolling engagement with the web for applying tape fed to it from the tape-feed wheel to the web. The tape-applying wheel includes vacuum passageways for providing suction through a circumferential surface of the tape-applying wheel to hold the tape thereon, and a heating mechanism for heating the tape to an elevated temperature at which the heat-sensitive adhesive is tacky and for maintaining the tape at the elevated temperature until it is applied to the web.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and apparatus for applying an elastic strand to disposable diapers. It uses canted, spindle-equipped wheels for engaging an elastic strand, moving the elastic strand into a sinuous configuration and stretching the strand. Stripping belts apply the strand to a diaper component.

Abstract: A thin-film coating apparatus for coating a surface of a substrate with a thin film wherein the creation of void spaces can be prevented on the contacting surfaces between the laminated film and the electrically conductive layer formed on a substrate. The apparatus includes wet rollers which are arranged along the substrate conveyace path prior to a tacking position where the thin-films are temporarily tacked to the substrate. The wet rollers deposit a void preventing agent on the substrate so as to provide a secure lamination. So as to insure that the agent will be supplied to the wet rollers, the apparatus includes supply pipes, flexible dams, means for supplying the agent to the supply pipes and a plurality of holes formed in the supply pipes.

Abstract: A series of labels for the labelling of goods are separated from a strip which consists only of the labels. The labels are rendered actively adhesive on their rear sides before they reach the goods.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of applying wrap-around labels to bottles or containers where the label is formed into a complete sleeve with a heat-sealed seam on the container as the containers are moved in a linear path on a conveyor. The bottles and conveyor pass between a continuously moving set of rectractable, electrical heat-seal bars and vacuum label handling heads. The vacuum heads receive individual labels which carry the labels into position opposite a bottle on the conveyor. Vacuum fingers that grip the ends of the label are moved outward on arcuate arms that are pivoted to the head to move the labels about the containers in overlapping relationship. The opposed heat-seal bar is advanced into contact with the overlapped edges of the label and held there for a time sufficient to complete the full height heat seal of the label. The heat bar is contoured to the same shape as the external profile of the container over the label height.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for applying labels to articles moved one by one past an application station. The labels are cut from a web which is fed through the machine, the web having adhesive applied to one side thereof which is pressure sensitive immediately before application to the articles. The machine includes cutting rollers which cuts through the adhesive side of the web in order to sever the labels therefrom, and the cutting edges of the cutting roller are kept clean by applying thereto liquid silicone or the like release composition. The liquid silicone is preferably applied by means of sleeves impregnated with the liquid silicone, such sleeves being rotatable on a spindle which is parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting roller.The machine also has gearing coupling a device for feeding the web of materials to the cutting location. The cut labels are held by a vacuum drum before being applied to the articles and the gearing is also coupled to said vacuum drum.

Abstract: A thin film adhering apparatus and method in which a thin film whose length corresponds to that of a substrate is adhered to the substrate by applying pressure using a pressure adhering roller.