Abstract: An excessive label projection prevention device for a labeler having a main labeler unit and a label cassette. The excessive label projection prevention device includes a presser roller provided near a deflection pin of the label cassette and an excessive projection prevention member provided on the presser roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for automatically fabricating a three-dimensional object from individual layers of fabrication material having a predetermined configuration. Successive layers are stacked in a predetermined sequence and affixed together to form the object. The fabrication material is carried on a substrate to a stacker station. At this station the individual layers are stacked together, with successive layers being affixed to each other, with the substrate removed after affixation.

Abstract: An applicator for a film carried on a tape has a housing having a main part and a cover part that normally fit complementarily together. A supply spool on which the tape carrying the film is wound is rotatable in the main housing part. A takeup spool onto which the tape is wound is rotatable in the main housing part adjacent the supply spool. A slide is displaceable longitudinally in the housing between a retracted inner end position relatively close to the spools and an extended outer end position relatively far from the spools and projecting from the housing. The tape is spanned over an applicator foot fixed on and displaceable with the slide. Structure on the housing releasably retains the foot and slide in the front extended position. The spools can be replaced by removing the housing cover part and then pushing the foot back into the inner end position, thereby taking all tension off the tape. The two spools are then removed and a new set of spools joined by a new tape are set in place.

Abstract: A coloring apparatus comprises a transfer head C having a heating element elastically protruding from an apparatus body 1, a tape accommodating portion B, and a tape feeding portion A having a winding up shaft 17, etc., which are incorporated within the apparatus body 1. A using method comprises, holding the apparatus body 1, pressing the transfer head C on the copied image of the xerographic copy, and heating by a heating element. Next, the apparatus body 1 is moved as the transfer head C is pressed onto the copied image, whereby the colored donor layer is peeled off from the transfer tape to stick the colored donor layer onto the copied image on the xerographic copy.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool having a structure for allowing use as a kind of so-called writing tool and replacement of a coating film transfer tape. By placing a coating film transfer head in a coating film transfer tape replacement position, a coating film transfer tape can be guided in parallel with its winding attitude about pay-out reel and winding reel by a leading pressing part, and the coating film transfer tape can be easily detached from the head. On the other hand, by the head in an application position, the coating film transfer tape is guided by the leading pressing part, approximately directly facing to gripping surfaces of the case. Accordingly, the coating film transfer tape can be tightly pressed against a sheet surface or the like by holding the case itself like a writing tool.

Abstract: A printing method includes an ink image forming step and an ink image retransferring step. In the ink image forming step, an ink image is formed on a hot melting type adhesive layer of a transfer sheet by using a heat-sensitive image transfer type recording device. In the image retransferring step, the ink image and the hot melting type adhesive layer are transferred onto an image receiving member such as a cloth by heatedly pressing the transfer sheet.

Abstract: A system of incrementally moving a foil, or other flexible and elastic elongated web, through a work station, by contacting and registering the foil on both sides of the work station. An example of such a work station is a hot stamping press that transfers optical images from the foil to other substrates. A drive mechanism, with an associated foil registration device, is provided at each of the entrance to the work station and the exit from it. Each registration device optically detects registration marks provided on the foil along its length, and is used to stop its associated drive mechanism after a predetermined number of marks have passed. This dual drive system maintains registration of the foil or other web throughout an extended work station. It is particularly advantageous for use with those hot stamping presses that either have a large number of die or whose multiple die are widely separated, since the multiple images carried along the foil are then all properly registered with the die.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of applying adhesive tape to a moving web of material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tape supply for supplying the adhesive tape and attached tape liner. A tension roller maintains a substantially constant tension in the adhesive tape and the tape liner, while a drive roller drives the adhesive tape and the tape liner. A cutting device cuts the adhesive tape away from the tape liner into a strip of tape, the strip of tape having a predetermined length. A vacuum wheel receives the strip of tape and supplies the strip of tape to the moving web of material which is forced into contact with the vacuum wheel by a jump roller. A liner rewind roller receives the tape liner.

Abstract: A cartridge for a film applicator has a body having parallel and spaced upper and lower end walls formed with respective upper and lower coaxial holes, a supply spool having a core ring and sandwiched between the end walls coaxial with the holes, a takeup spool, and holding formations on the body releasably securing the takeup spool underneath the lower end wall coaxial with the holes and supply spool so that the spools axially flank the lower end wall. A guide extends parallel to the hole axis through the lower wall and the guide, supply spool, and body are made of substantially the same material. A supply of tape has an outer end fixed to the takeup spool and an inner end and forms a loop having an upper leg engaging the guide between the end walls and a lower leg engaging the guide below the lower end wall The inner end of the tape is releasably secured to the supply spool so it can be separated therefrom with very little force, and a pair of spaced arms unitarily formed with the body hold the loop.

Abstract: A product and process for imparting decorative appliques to the sidewalls of tires during the curing operation are presented. A spool of applique composite material is maintained for feeding into a tire mold or onto a transfer device, thereby defining a ring for vulcanization to a tire. The applique consists of a laminate received upon a carrier, the laminate having a first barrier layer and a congruent second decorative layer. The laminate is received by a tire sidewall between two grooves which serve to isolate the decorative layer from the tire itself.

Abstract: A tape dispenser including a casing covered with a cover, a loading wheel mounted on a rear seat inside the casing to hold a double-sided adhesive tape, a cutter blade mounted at one side of a front outlet on the casing for cutting the double-sided adhesive tape, a driven wheel mounted around a shaft inside the casing and turned by the loading wheel through a gear mechanism, and a take-up wheel mounted on the driven wheel and turned to take up the backing paper of the double-sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: The method of superposing a strip member pertaining to the present invention including the steps of conveying first and second strip members arranged in two rows and side by side in the widthwise direction thereof in parallel to each other, from an upstream side toward a downstream side in the longitudinal direction thereof, looping either the first or the second strip member in a manner to describe a spiral whose axis extends in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the strip member to be looped and thereby delivering the looped strip member to the row of the other strip member, and superposing the first and second strip members thus rearranged into a single row so as to be integrated.

Abstract: Prior to the press-contact between a pattern-transferring flat plate and a transfer-receiving flat plate, at least one of these flat plates is moved to a predetermined position to effect the positioning therebetween, while the positional relation between the pattern-transferring flat plate and the transfer-receiving flat plate is optically observed, and thereafter these flat plates are sequentially press-contacted to each other from an end of the flat plates. Therefore, there is no positional difference between the flat plates which have been correctly positioned, and further the adhesion strength between the transfer pattern and the transfer-receiving flat plate is uniform.

Abstract: In a label adhesion device for automatically adhering a plurality of labels on one side of a plurality of adhered to members, a cassette storing an ink ribbon, a first roll type support member on which a plurality of print labels are temporarily adhered and a second roll type support member on which a plurality of cover labels are temporarily adhered is detachably mounted on a movable carriage for movement along one side or end portion of an adhered to member inserted in a sheet inlet provided on a main body case of the label adhesion device. The carriage includes a print head for printing desired character image on a projected portion of the label, a drive unit for feeding the first roll type support member and the second roll type support member in a predetermined direction, and a pressing unit for pressing the print label and the cover label holding the adhered member therebetween.

Abstract: A ceramic ink is transferred to complex ceramic articles by a modified transfer process which allows 20% or greater of the surface area of the ceramic article to be printed. To adhere the ceramic ink to the ceramic articles, the surface of the ceramic article is sprayed with a thin layer of oil. After transfer of the ink design, residual poly vinyl alcohol is washed off of the article while the printed image is held in place by the insoluble precoated oil. The finished ceramic article has a 100% ceramic finish that is very durable.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting synchronous, in-line placement of pads of material, such as a highly absorbent compressed composite laminate, includes a supply reel for supplying a continuous web of material. The web of material is guided to a pair of pull rolls which effect movement of the web at a first velocity V.sub.1. A cutting mechanism, preferably comprising cooperating knife and anvil rolls, cuts individual discrete pads of the material for presentation to an associated vacuum transfer drum. The vacuum transfer drum includes a peripheral surface operated at a second velocity V.sub.2 equal to or greater than the first velocity V.sub.1, with the velocity V.sub.2 equal to the linear speed of movement of an associated continuous substrate, such as comprising air laid comminuted wood pulp. The discrete pads of material are thereby transferred onto the substrate at a relative spacing S between adjacent ones of the discrete pads, which spacing equals L(V.sub.2 -V.sub.1)-L.

Abstract: A label feed pitch change-over mechanism for a labeler comprising a pitch change-over section equipped with stops and disposed at the bottom of the labeler to be slidable in the longitudinal direction thereof. A claw reciprocator for engaging the backing strip of a continuous label strip and drawing the continuous label strip from a roll. Gears mechanically linked with a hand-operated lever for driving the claw reciprocator. The gears are provided with cams engageable with the stops. The label feed pitch of the claw reciprocator can be shifted between short and long pitch states by sliding the pitch change-over section to bring the stops into or out of engagement with the cams.

Abstract: In a correction tape dispenser, wherein a backing ribbon carrying a layer of correcting composition is fed from a supply spool (2) around the edge (6) of an applicator tip (10) used to press the tape against a paper surface (P) to transfer the layer of correcting composition onto the paper, and back to a take-up spool (3), a tape guide system (11,12; 22,23) is provided near the tip to redirect the tape, the tip edge (6) being at an angle to the feed direction so that the body of the tape dispenser may be held in a forwardly and downwardly inclined orientation similar to that in which a writing instrument is normally held.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus which includes a platen for transporting a recording medium at a prescribed speed, a ribbon drive for transporting a thermoplastic ink ribbon which has a thermoplastic agent and thermal expansible particles contained in the thermoplastic agent in parallel with the recording medium at a speed slower than the transporting speed of the recording medium and a heater for selectively heating the thermoplastic ink ribbon so as to transfer the thermoplastic agent onto the recording medium.

Abstract: A method of applying a foil indicia on a video cassette including the steps of mounting a video cassette on a conveyor, indexing the video cassette to a stamping position adjacent a first hot foil stamping means and a second hot foil stamping means, applying a foil indicia on a first predetermined surface of the video cassette, applying a second foil indicia on a second predetermined surface of the video cassette, where the first predetermined surface and second predetermined surface are disposed at a substantial angular relation to each other, indexing the video cassette to an exit position, and removing the video cassette from the conveyor. An apparatus for carrying out the method of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a method of transporting vehicle windows and sealant, the sealant is preferably inserted into a sealant groove formed in a carrier. The carrier thus forms both a mold for forming the sealant and a transport device. The sealant groove includes a release agent such that the sealant easily leaves the groove. The carriers have structure such that they may be stacked in a first orientation wherein a relatively great spacing is provided between the carriers. The carriers are stacked in this orientation when a window and/or sealant is received on the carriers. After the windows and sealant have been removed from the carriers, the carriers are restacked in a second orientation wherein the distance between adjacent stacked carriers is substantially smaller. This orientation is used when the carriers are returned for re-use.

Abstract: The device for applying a coated plastics film to a substrate, consists of a housing (1) and an interchangeable cassette (4) which comprises a supply spool (5), an empty spool (8) which can be driven from this and an application tongue (7). The housing (1) has a through opening for the application tongue at its front end (1a) and a loading opening (3) for introducing and removing the cassette (4) at its opposite, rear end. The cassette (4) can be slid into the housing (1) from its loading opening (3) to the through opening in a straight line. A compression spring extending in the direction of movement of the cassette (4) is arranged in the housing (1), into contact with which comes a projection on the cassette (4), before the application tongue (7) has reached the through opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating hot stamped single and multi-colored images wherein a transferable image is generated at a first station and a substrate or container is decorated at a second station. The transferable image is generated via a hot stamping mechanism (a single or multi-head station) onto a transfer film at the first station, and the transfer image is then transferred via hot stamping onto the part or substrate at the second station via a hot stamping transfer technique referred to as foilprint.

Abstract: A definite length transfer adhesive dispenser is described. The dispenser provides a convenient, hand held device that repeatedly provides a definite length of adhesive. The dispenser may be used to provide a spot of adhesive in a scrapbook or photo album. An adhesive for use with the dispenser is also described.

Abstract: An automatic application device for dispensing an adhesive transfer tape with the liner removed includes a hub for rotatably supporting a roll of adhesive transfer tape and an application head for pressing the adhesive transfer tape unwound from the roll onto a product to which it is to be applied. An idler roller is disposed above the application head to pull the liner away from the application head. A motor driven take-up roller and corresponding nip roller are provided to pull the liner along its path over said idler roller away from the application head. A brake roller is provided along the path of the transfer tape between the roll and the application head to selectively stop the tape's advance. When the brake roller is released, the product to which the adhesive is applied pulls the tape underneath the application head, unwinding it from the roll. When the brake roller is stopped, the tape stops advancing and the adhesive strip carried on the liner is broken.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for applying a tape on a belt-like member which is being fed continuously are disclosed in which a new tape loaded as a spare is delivered when the tape is depleted so as to continue the operation of applying the tape, so that the tape can be continuously stuck on the belt-like member by using several tapes while eliminating the necessity of stopping the operation of applying the tape onto the belt-like member.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus including pairs of rollers for supporting pressure rolls in a laminating apparatus. The rollers provide the pressure rolls with a uniform pressure distribution across the width of the pressure roll nip.

Abstract: Uniting bands in the form of heat-sealable labels which bear encoded information are applied to exposed photographic films to join the films end-to-end. The encoded information is decoded by a reader before the labels are applied to the films to thus ensure that the hot sealing member which is used to apply labels cannot destroy or distort encoded information prior to decoding. Decoded information is used for the application of corresponding information to envelopes for exposed and developed films and for the prints of images of the respective film frames.

Abstract: A printing system transfer unit includes features which permit it to be coupled to the output sections of a variety of commercially available printing and copying machine. The system transfers thin foils onto printed indicia. The transfer unit has its own self-contained drive mechanism that may be operator adjusted to perform at the proper speed to permit the throughput of the transfer unit to match that of the printer and to minimize paper and foil jams and creases. A sensitive paper sensor is provided for initiating the transfer cycle. The transfer cycle includes the interposition of a transfer sheet and a printer output sheet between a heated roller and a pressure roller to effect transfer. The pressure roller, the transfer sheet and the heater roller are automatically separated from each other and remain in their inactive position, prepared to move into the transfer-cycle position in response to an output signal from the paper sensor.

Abstract: The invention has for an object a process for obtaining a reproducible decoration involving the floating of a pattern on the surface of a liquid characterized in that a "text-object" is selected or made, the surface of which is either essentially flat or volumetric (non-flat) with varied motifs as desired, in that the text-object is sprayed with powdered dyes in suspension in a liquid vehicle, in that the object thus obtained is immersed in a liquid (generally water) in such a manner that the pigments or other dyes float to the surface of the liquid in the form of a text-film, and in that said text-film is transferred to the final support.

Abstract: A manual, or hand-held labelling device has a printing apparatus and a pivoting lever on which pivoting lever there is a journal pivot pin on which an inking roller can be loosely mounted. For axially securing the inking roller on the journal pivot pin, within the housing of the manual labelling device, there can be at least one raised, guide track in the form of a circular arc, on the housing of the labelling device, and on the side opposite to the pivoting lever. This guide track essentially corresponds to the path of the inking roller on the pivoting lever as the pivoting lever is moved during a labelling operation, and thus supports the inking roller from moving axially off of the pivot pin during movement of the pivoting lever during the labelling operation.

Abstract: A sublimation transfer device for mugs that consists of a cuff lined with multiple layers of material designed to improve the uniformity of the pressure and temperature distributions over the transfer surface. The cuff comprises a metallic support band with two ends that are wrapped around the mug and pushed toward each other to tighten the cuff's grip and increase the pressure exerted on the outside surface of the mug. The tightening of the band is effected by a double-source tensioning force that increases the uniformity of the pressure and temperature distributions. The interior surface of the cuff is first lined with a layer of variable-density foam, having heavier foam at the edges and lighter foam at the center, which under pressure conforms more precisely to the surface of the mug than uniform-density foam. A high-temperature electrical-heater tape is then attached to the inside surface of the foam and is lined with a heat-distributing metallic foil coated with Teflon.RTM. similar nonstick material.

Abstract: A hole masking apparatus for use in the manufacture of a printed wiring board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first and second positioning sections provided on a conveying path of a base material at a distance apart for stopping the positioning of the base material having a plurality of through holes at respective given position; a masking device provided to respective positioning sections and having a head to paste a seal while supplying and for pasting the seal on through holes by moving the head in such a manner that the head is positioned on through holes which do not require a plugging up thereof; and a reversing section arranged between the first and the second positioning sections and for reversing face and back of the base material on the conveying path thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved method and apparatus for the manufacture of pressure-sensitive labels or pressure-sensitive composite material components and placement thereof. The invention provides a flexible, high-speed method of accurately severing a specific component from a continuous length of pressure-sensitive label stock or composite material stock and placing the severed component at a precise location on the surface of a product. Accurately positioning a severed component of a pressure-sensitive composite material on a desired surface is achieved by imparting a precise longitudinal forward movement to the feedstock containing the severed component immediately after the component has been severed in a manner that prevents lateral movement of the carrier strip. The severed component is brought into contact with a transport means and rigidly attached to the transport means at a precise location thereon prior to separating any portion of the severed component from the carrier strip.

Abstract: The operation of sticking stamps from a foil in strip form at predetermined locations on a substrate which has motifs printed thereon and which is pulled through at least one sticking station at a predetermined forward feed speed is effected by means of pressing portions, which are raised radially above a pressing cylinder, in the sticking station. The pressing portions have curved pressing surfaces which are parts of a larger cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the pressing cylinder and which during each sticking phase roll against a backing cylinder and transfer the stamps onto the substrate. The strip speed of the foil may also be lower than the forward feed speed.

Abstract: A laminating apparatus for laminating a material such as paper stock. A delamination system is provided for the laminating of the paper stock and the automatic separating of the substrate of the laminate from the paper stock while the releasable surface of the same laminate remains laminated to the paper stock. Once the paper stock is laminated and the substrate of the laminate removed from the laminated paper stock an image is transferred to the laminated paper stock. The image transferred to the laminated paper stock appears as if the image had been printed on said paper stock.

Abstract: In the decoration of an article having a conical surface by means of a decoration applied from an embossing foil, the embossing foil strip is unwound from a supply roll and passed around a deflection roller to feed it in the proper orientation to an embossing station in which a decoration is transferred from the embossing foil on to the surface of the article. The deflection roller and the embossing foil supply roll perform a linear movement parallel to the axis of the deflection roller and at the same time a pivotal movement about a pivot axis which is normal to that roller axis. The deflection roller is continuously linearly displaced by a distance corresponding to the deviation between the linear configuration of the embossing foil strip and the arcuate configuration defined by the development of the conical surface of the article to be decorated.

Abstract: A machine for the application of pressure sensitive wrap around labels to product containers. The machine includes a rotatable product table to hold and transport the containers to be labeled, each of which is held on the table at one of a plurality of closely spaced rotatable container holding stations around the periphery of the table. Conveyor and spacer means are provided for sequentially feeding containers to be labeled to the product table and for sequentially removing the labeled containers, the rotation of the product table and the container holding stations being in timed coordination with the feeding and removing means. A plurality of spaced apart wrap around label application stations are positioned adjacent to the product table between the feeding and removing means. Each wrap around applicator station includes a supply reel of pressure sensitive label face stock carried on a releasable backing web and a takeup reel for the backing web after removal of the label therefrom.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a tape cutter device for cutting a tape which comprises a tape substrate coated with an adhesive layer and a separable sheet laid on the adhesive layer comprises: means for receiving the tape; and a cutter blade for cutting the tape received on the tape receiving means to thereby divide the tape into two sections such that at least the adhesive layers of the two sections being separated from each other; wherein, in each section of the tape, an adhesive force of the adhesive layer relative to the separable sheet is greater than an adhesive force of the adhesive layer relative to the cutter blade.

Abstract: Described is a process and apparatus for printing on metal hollow bodies therearound, in particular a can body, by means of thermal transfer printing, wherein color particles disposed on an auxiliary carrier are introduced under the application of heat and pressure by diffusion for example into a dyestuff-affinitive layer on the can body. The process and apparatus are such that the can body is briefly heated with the auxiliary carrier applied thereto and the transfer process which is iniated in that way is then brought to a conclusion at a preferably falling temperature. That provides visually sharp images on the can body, by suppression of the lateral migration of the dyestuff molecules during the transfer operation, to provide a satisfactory closed printing effect at the overlap region of the auxiliary carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for thermally transferring an image from a thin flexible backing containing the image onto an outer cylindrical surface of a cylindrical resilient material. The device comprises a rotatable mount for rotatably holding the cylindrical resilient material. A roller assembly comprising a plurality of rotatable rollers linearly moves the thin flexible backing in accordance with the rotation of the rollers. A positioning device positions the thin flexible backing into contact with the cylindrical resilient material. A heater device applies heat to the thin flexible backing. A motive device moves the thin flexible backing linearly on the roller assembly and rotates the cylindrical resilient material about the axis of the rotatable mount, thereby transferring the image from the thin flexible backing to the outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical resilient material.

Abstract: A label-attaching machine for attaching labels carried on a partially transparent dispensing web for attachment to serially presented envelopes has a two-beam optical sensing unit to govern the synchronization of label feeding by determining the location of the leading edge of the next label to be dispensed. One beam senses the optical transmission of label-bearing regions of the web, and the other beam reads the optical transmission of label-free used web. A comparator circuit balances the signal strengths of the two beams to provide a signal condition indicative of label edge passage. A zip code sort is provided for use in conjunction with the same optical sensor. Labels of a common zip code are serially affixed to the web, and the arrival of a new zip code is flagged by an oversize gap between the last label bearing one zip code and the next label bearing the first of the new zip codes.

Abstract: An improved process and means are disclosed for continuously forming tiles that are embossed in register with a printed design. In this process a base layer is formed on a continuously moving support surface and moved by the surface through printing, laminating and embossing stages wherein a printed design is applied to the base layer, a wear coat is laminated over the design, and the design is embossed. In accordance with the invention, the base layer is adhered to the support surface prior to transfer of the printed design thereto.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the transfer of images from a donor surface to a receptor utilizing heated pressure rolls to cause transfer to the image materials to the receptor.

Abstract: A labeling apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a pair of stationary rollers. There is a gap between the rollers. An idler wheel is positioned opposite the stationary rollers to engage the object and hold it against the rollers. A floating pin is positioned between the rollers and the object. The pin diameter is larger than the roller gap. A continuous web of labels is threaded through the gap and around the pin. When the web is advanced, the tension forces the web and pin against the rollers causing the rollers to rotate in the opposite direction, thus driving the engaged object forward. As the web advances, the label does not follow the diameter of the pin and is separated from the web and applied to the object. An object supply hopper has separating means for providing individual objects to the rollers. The entire apparatus is angled relative to the horizontal plane. The hopper is oblique to the plane of the object.

Abstract: The device serves for mechanically applying to the surface of a work piece a flexible multi-layer body member which is adherent on it one side and is composed of a supporting layer, an adhesive layer and a draw-off protection foil covering said adhesive layer.Said device comprises the following partial devices:(a) a supporting table for supporting said multi-layer body member;(b) separating device for separating said protection foil from said multi-layer body member in a marginal zone;(c) a draw-off device for drawing off said protection foil from said multi-layer body member; and(d) a transporter provided with a vacuum gripper for lifting said multi-layer body member off from said supporting table, for moving it past said draw-off device, and for deposing it--if necessary after heating it by means of a heating device--onto the surface of said work piece.

Abstract: Apparatus for aligning an elongate web with respect to a predetermined path of travel. The web is supplied from a supply roll formed by the web being wound around an inner web layer and having an outer web layer. The apparatus includes a frame, and an axle assembly on the frame adapted to hold the supply roll for rotation about an axis to afford unwinding of the web from the supply roll, and adapted for axial movement of the supply roll. An alignment device is provided comprising web-guiding rollers mounted on the frame and generally rigid in the direction parallel to the axis of the rotatable-holding means. The web-guiding rollers guide the opposite edges of the outer web layer of the web laterally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the web, with the axle assembly affording translation of the supply roll to accommodate telescoped or non-uniformly wound supply rolls, thereby to maintain alignment of the outer web layer with respect to the predetermined path of travel.

Abstract: A highlighter type tape dispenser unit including a tubular housing through which a transparent, colored, and releasably attachable tape may be drawn from a suitable supply device and removably applied to a surface, such as a printed page. A cutter is included to cut off the applied tape in selected lengths. Thus, there is no need to permanently mark-up the printed material.

Abstract: A system for applying corrective mailing labels to documents and the like wherein a plurality of labels are releasably carried in sequential fashion on an elongated flexible substrate. The system includes a label printing station, a label applying drum, and label stripper means including a stripper blade having a free end disposed adjacent the drum and about which the substrate is guided so as to undergo a relatively abrupt reversal in direction. A substrate tractor drive downstream from the stripper blade normally pulls the substrate under tension about the free end of the stripper blade to effect release of labels from the substrate for application to predetermined envelopes, the substrate tractor drive being selectively operable to create a substrate loop path immediately downstream from the free end of the stripper blade to prevent release of an incorrect label from the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and technique for applying markings or decorations to the sidewall of a cured tire. A thin polyester carrier sheet has a thermoplastic transfer stock thereon. A heated die is provided having thereon the geometric configuration of the desired marking or decoration. The heated die is urged against the transfer laminate to impinge the transfer stock against the sidewall of the cured tire. The heat of the die effects a release of the transfer stock from the carrier sheet in areas congruent with the indicia carrier by the die. The affinity of the transfer stock for the tire is greater than its affinity for the carrier sheet and the transfer is thus made.