Abstract: In a process and apparatus for the production of panels, plates or sheets are cemented on opposite sides of an intermediate layer of honeycomb with transverse openings constituted by a network of strips of constant width defining the openings. The edges of the strips defining the network are cemented on opposite sides of the layer and the plates or sheets are applied on the cemented edges. Two lateral parallel grooves are formed intermediate the thickness of the longitudinal edges of the intermediate layer with the layer contracted, such that the strips are flat against each other. Then these grooves are used to guide the layer when the layer is pulled out to form the openings. The necessary reduction of the width of the layer is effected by inserting two lateral convergent guides in the grooves on opposite edges of the layer, and forcing the layer to move in the direction of convergence of these guides.

Abstract: A method of continuously forming a composite structure comprised of a three-dimensional fabric including first and second sheets of fabric which face each other and which are connected by intermediate yarn, the method including providing a continuous supply of three-dimensional fabric; impregnating the three-dimensional fabric with resin which is thermoreactive; mating the three-dimensional fabric with a first outer strip which contacts the first sheet of fabric, and a second outer strip which contacts the second sheet of fabric to form a stratified structure containing the impregnated three-dimensional fabric; feeding the stratified structure along a path in a feed direction X which is straight; heating the stratified structure to at least partially polymerize the resin between the first outer strip and the first sheet of fabric and between the second outer strip and the second sheet of fabric, while the resin impregnating the intermediate yarn of the three-dimensional fabric remains substantially in the pla

Abstract: A visual lamination for the purpose of finishing the surface of printed and other products by applying laminating films by means of a 100% adhesive system, for which the adhesive-coated laminating film is laminated with a heated laminating roller onto the product, a thermoplastic adhesive being applied immediately in front of the laminating roller on the laminating film by means of a fishtail nozzle, and an apparatus for producing such a visual coating.

Abstract: A label applicator for applying a label to the top surface of an object moving along a path adjacent to the applicator. The applicator is comprised of a label printer mounted for vertical adjustment on support structure attached to a fixed frame. The printer has a label feed position and is adjusted vertically on the support to set the label feed position to an expected median article height. A label transport assembly, attached to the frame, receives and retains the label and then moves vertically and laterally from a home position, above the label feed position, to an article intercept position, where it applies the label to the moving article. The controller learns the home position and positions the label transport assembly at the home position to pick up labels. The label printer, the label transport assembly, and the moveable frame are located alongside the object path such that when the label transport assembly is in the home position, the object path is vertically unobstructed.

Abstract: A device for applying glue to wrapper sheets, especially cold glue, in cigarette packaging machines or the like, includes a device (7) for conveying a succession of wrapper sheets (1) through a glue application station in which devices (10) are provided for picking up the glue from a box (9) and applying it to at least certain predetermined areas (201, 301) of the wrapper sheets (1). The glue pick-up/applicator means (10) are brought (14, 15) into contact with the wrapper sheet (1), that is with the corresponding predetermined areas (201, 301) in a punching or touching movement and can move (14, 15), transversely to the surface of the wrapper sheet (1), between an active position of glue application in which the devices (10') are in contact with the predetermined application area (201, 301) of the wrapper sheet (1) and an inactive position in which the pick-up/applicator devices (10) are withdrawn a predetermined distance from it.

Abstract: A disposable undergarment forming apparatus and methods are provided for forming disposable undergarments. The apparatus preferably includes a core former positioned to form a stream of undergarment cores. The core former includes a mat securer positioned to secure each of a plurality of undergarment mats to a sheet of a polymeric material and a first separator positioned downstream from the mat securer for separating the stream of undergarment cores into a plurality of individual cores. An elastic waistband former preferably is positioned adjacent the core former for forming elastic waistbands. A waistband securer is positioned downstream from the core former and positioned to receive the elastic waistbands from the elastic waistband former for securing the waistbands to the plurality of individual undergarment cores to thereby form a chain of a plurality of undergarments. A folder is positioned downstream from the waistband securer for folding each of the plurality of undergarments of the chain.

Abstract: A production line for manufacturing absorbent disposable articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins and incontinence guards includes a conveyor path (3, 14, 15) which functions to move a web of material through the production line, and a row of devices (1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13) which are arranged sequentially in the direction of movement of the conveyor path and which function to perform different working operations in the manufacture of the absorbent articles. The working devices are carried by rectangular carrier plates (29, 34, 35, 39) which are fastened to vertical posts (17) which, in a framework (16), are placed on the same side of the conveyor path and sequentially in a direction parallel with the direction of conveyor path movement. The production line includes carrier plates (29, 34, 35, 39) of mutually different sizes, wherein the length of each side of a carrier plate is essentially a multiple of the length of the smallest side of the smallest carrier plate (34, 35).

Abstract: Thin-film photoelectric conversion elements are spaced from each other on an insulating belt-like film. Respective common conductive tapes are soldered to the terminal electrodes of the elements at the two edges of the film. The common conductive tape is in contact with non-adhesive resin in gap portions between adjacent photoelectric conversion elements. For forming a module, the assembly can be cut at these portions, followed by removal of the non-adhesive resin to expose the common conductive tape for external connection of the module.

Abstract: A machine for processing raw material plates includes a feeding assembly, a first transportation assembly for moving raw material plates to a front clamping assembly which is used to clamp a first raw material plate for subsequent cutting of an irregular front end of the first raw material plate by a front electric heating assembly. The machine further includes a movable table device for moving the first raw material plate to a rear clamping assembly for subsequent cutting of an irregular rear end of the first raw material plate by a rear electric heating assembly. The rear electric heating assembly has a further function for fusing the cut front end of the first raw material plate to a previously fused material web before the cutting of the rear end of the fused material web. A second transportation assembly is provided to feed the first raw material plate to the rear electric heating assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a first carrier tape in a first direction along a path, and a second tape toward the first tape, both in an incremental manner. After each increment of movement of the first tape, the second tape is advanced a proportional increment into overlying contact with the first tape. A press squeezes the first and second tape layers together, and a cutting mechanism is actuated to sever the overlying segment of second tape. The incremental movements of the first and second tapes are regulated so that the length of each second tape segment laid on the first tape is equal to the distance of travel of the first tape in the first direction. The direction of movement of the first tape is reversed so that at least one layer of second tape can be applied to the first tape.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an adhesive coated tape on a core mounted on a mandrel, includes a mounting frame having mounted thereon an adhesive tape supply roller, a rewind roller, an idler roller mounted between the supply and rewind rollers such that the adhesive tape on the idler roller can be sandwiched between the idler roller and mandrel and transferred to the mandrel with the carrier layer being wound on the rewind roller, a motor for rotating the rewind roller, and a knife assembly pivotally mounted thereon adjacent the idler roller for cutting the adhesive layer extending between the supply roller and mandrel after the adhesive layer has been transferred to the mandrel; two link arms pivotally connecting the mounting frame about a pivot shaft secured to a main frame; a piston-cylinder assembly for pivotally moving the mounting frame about the link arms and relative to the mandrel such that the adhesive tape around the idler roller can be transferred to the mandrel; and a cam plate for pivotally moving

Abstract: A method for forming an undergarment comprises the steps of transporting a two-dimensional web in a substantially flattened position on a transport device, cutting the web along a transverse edge to form a two-dimensional pre-form, gripping the pre-form adjacent each waist section with a gripping device in four gripping areas, jointly rotating at least the gripping means which hold the gripping areas in the region of the first transverse edge of the pre-form around a first axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to the transverse edges of the pre-form, rotating each gripping device around a respective axis of rotation extending generally parallel to the longitudinal sides of the pre-form to place the sealing areas located along the same longitudinal side in a contacting relationship, joining the superimposed sealing areas in a sealing unit, and releasing the undergarment from the gripping device. The apparatus comprises an umbrella-type mechanism.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a flexible tape to a planar sheet having a base, a table, a robotic arm and an applicator head. The applicator head is carried by the robotic arm and includes a cradle for receiving a spool of flexible tape. The robotic arm moves the applicator head through the Cartesian coordinate system relative to the table. A motor feeds flexible tape out from the spool, over a dancer arm through a plurality of rollers. A sensor associated with the dancer arm measures the pressure or position in a cylinder connected to the dancer arm and forwards a signal to the motor to increase the speed if the dancer arm pressure is high, and decrease the motor speed if dancer arm pressure is low. A plurality of optical sensors determine the layer of flexible tape currently being removed from the reel, and adjust the motor speed to adjust for the varying length of material removed per revolution as concentric layers of flexible tape are removed from the spool.

Abstract: A coupon manufacturing machine assembly (10) for producing a two-sided coupon card (78). The coupon card (78) is fabricated from a continuous sheet of stock (26) wherein the sheet of stock (26) has an adhesive layer (30) and a release film (32) applied to a bottom surface (34). A printing station (12) prints indicia on a top surface (36) of the continuous sheet of stock (26) in two parallel rows. The two parallel rows define a first strip (38) and a second strip (40) of the stock (26). A laminating device (14) applies a clear laminate (46) to the top surface (36) of the stock (26) for viewing the indicia. A cutting device (16) separates the continuous sheet of stock (26) into the first strip (38) and the second strip (40) and an inverting device (18) rotates the second strip (40) 180.degree. relative to the first strip (38). More specifically, the second strip (40) passes through a first turn bar (52), a spacing roller (58), and then through a second turn bar (54) to effectuate the 180.degree. rotation.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with an automatic manufacturing method of a switch sheet comprising a concave face switch and an apparatus thereof.A refuse removing tape 7 is stuck on a lower surface of a film separator 4 so that an adhesive layer thereof may fit it before a first punch device 14 forms first holes in the film separator 4. Then, a processing tape 5 is stuck on an upper surface of the film separator 4 so that an adhesive layer of the processing tape may fit it before a second punch device 15 punches the processing tape 5 in a setting shape at the same time while forming second holes through the processing tape 5, the film separator 4 and the refuse removing tape 7. After that, the punched processing tape is wound to be stripped when pulling out the film separator 4 and the refuse removing tape 7 on which the processing tape 5 in a setting shape is stuck.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for production of laminated electronic or electrical devices are described which enables one thin patterned or unpatterned substrate to be easily and accurately incorporated into a previous stack of substrates by registration of a coated tape from which the substrate is excised. In the present invention the tape is indexed to a fixed position and then a platen with the previously stacked substrates is brought into registration with the stationary tape, following which the substrate is excised from the coated tape and added to the stack of substrates. Since the tape always is positioned in the equipment as indexed at the same location with each indexing step, and since once indexed the tape does not move, the platen can be brought into accurate alignment and registration with the tape.

Abstract: A method for forming an undergarment having side seams from a two-dimensional preform comprises the steps of cutting a continuous web along transverse cut lines to form individual preforms; cutting each preform along a leg contour extending along each longitudinal side of the preform in the region of a central section, wherein each leg contour does not touch the respective longitudinal side, thus forming two gripping flaps; gripping the preform at the gripping flaps; pulling the gripping flaps outwardly away from the longitudinal sides such that the preform is doubled over along a transverse centerline and such that sealing areas in the region of back waist sections are placed in a superimposed relationship with sealing areas in the region of front waist sections; mutually connecting the sealing areas.

Abstract: An apparatus, for applying a pressing tape to an object by applying pressure to the object, includes a pair of vertically movable members spaced at a certain interval. A tape-shaped material is traveled members and including a supporting tape carrying a pressing tape thereon. A pressure applying device is positioned between the movable members for pressing the tape-shaped member against an object. A tape feed-out device is provided upstream of one of the movable members for feeding out the tape-shaped material therefrom. A tape winding device is positioned downstream of the other movable member, for winding the tape-shaped material thereon. A tape feeding device is positioned between the other movable member and the winding device for feeding the tape-shaped material by a predetermined length by pulling the tape-shaped material. A first chuck is positioned on one movable member for chucking the tape-shaped material.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing a laminate containing a metal foil strip and a plastic film strip, in which the two strips have stamped structures repeated at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the strips and are disposed at contiguous points in the laminate, a pre-stamped strip and the second strip being continuously joined together from one end.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming honeycomb structure from a plurality of substrate layers. The layers are bonded together by spaced, parallel, solid node strips of thermoplastic material pressed and heated above the softening temperature to bond to the substrate surfaces and form a block. Several alternative apparatuses are disclosed.

Abstract: Linerless labels are produced by feeding a tape having a release coated face and an adhesive face to a hardened anvil vacuum cylinder, utilizing a non-stick circumferential surface feed roll. A knife blade on a cutting cylinder is rotated into contact with the tape at the anvil cylinder to cut the tape into linerless labels, and release liquid is applied to the blade after each cut. From the anvil cylinder the labels are deposited on a plurality of spaced conveyor tapes of circular cross section with the adhesive faces contacting the conveyor tapes. A vacuum chamber assists in holding the labels on the conveyor tapes. The release coat faces of the labels conveyed by the conveyor tapes may be heated and then printed with hot melt ink from an ink jet printer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming honeycomb structure from a plurality of substrate layers. The layers are bonded together by spaced, parallel, solid node strips of thermoplastic material pressed and heated above the softening temperature to bond to the substrate surfaces and form a block. After cooling, the block is expanded into a honeycomb structure.Alternatively, the solid node strips can be placed on the spaced raised crests of corrugated layers of substrate, and successive layers bonded together by pressure and sufficient heat between the crests of one layer and the corresponding depression of the successive layer, to elevate the node strips above the softening temperature.Several alternative methods and apparatuses for achieving the result are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fibrous laminated material wherein a first fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of a thermoplastic material and a second fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of two or more thermoplastic or other materials are bonded together in a spaced apart bonding pattern having apertures formed therein to form a fibrous laminate having improved liquid distribution and management properties as well as enhanced comfort and softness when placed in contact with human skin. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for making such a fibrous laminate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying an elongate continuous adhesive-coated reinforcing material such as a string or tape to the surface of a moving substrate is disclosed. A length of the adhesive-coated reinforcing material is heated in a heating unit to the flow point of the adhesive and is thereafter pressed onto the substrate by the rotatable peripheral surface of a wheel that is mounted for rotation on an axle. The heating unit includes an elongate hollow outlet portion having a generally constant radius of curvature that encourages the softened adhesive to concentrate on the bonding surface of the material. A heat-transferable tube is removably located in the heating unit. The heat transferable tube is easily replaced if it becomes worn or fouled with adhesive. Adhesive that separates from the material as it exits the heating unit is intercepted and applied to the substrate. An axle cover prevents the heated, reinforcing material from contacting and interfering with rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A web coating apparatus includes a supply roll of web and a wind-up spindle for receiving a discrete length of the web. Fluid is discharged from a coating die in a direction toward the wind-up spindle to coat the web as the web is wound about the wind-up spindle. A variable speed pump directs fluid through the coating die at flow rate that is proportional to the speed of advancement of the web. The apparatus is particularly useful for coating discrete lengths of orthopedic splinting and casting tape that is packaged for single patient use.

Abstract: A variable load ballast system for the double facer of a corrugator includes a number of rows of holddown belt engaging ballast members positioned in side-by-side relation transversely across the belt, with the rows extending over the full heating section of the double facer. Each of the rows is divided into a number of longitudinal segments, each of which segments is controlled by a vertical actuator to move the segment between a lower full load ballast position on the belt and an upper no load position off the belt. The rows may comprise a series of ballast rollers or a continuous flexible membrane and either embodiment provides the ability to vary the ballast load on the holddown belt longitudinally, laterally and in any pattern of symmetry or asymmetry to accommodate a wide range of operating conditions and problems typically arising in the operation of a double facer. Ballast system control based on monitored web moisture content and web temperature is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed which are simplified in their constitution and capable of forming a strip material 58 that is inexpensive and yet of high quality by joining one on the other first and second strips 25, 41 shifted from each other in the lengthwise direction. During the joining the second strip 41 with the first strip 25, the second strip 41 is pulled by the transfer conveyor 11 and thereby drawn from the supporting means 42 and then fed to the transfer conveyor 11, and by virtue of this, the feed rate of the second strip 41 is identical to the traveling speed of the transfer conveyor 11 (the transfer speed of the first strip 25), thus leading to enhanced quality of the resulting strip material 58. In addition, since the transfer means 51 and the transfer conveyor 11 are required to be controlled only in timing of actuation, a controlling means therefor may be simple.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for fusing tabs of a hook or loop fastener material to opposing ends of an elongated band of cooperating hook or loop fastener material. The tabs are fed from two sources of a first material on opposing sides of a bonding station. The band is formed from a supply of a second material which is first fed to a transfer device having first and second grippers. The grippers transfer the band of material to the bonding station in a direction transverse to the transfer of the tabs to the bonding station, and the ends of the band are placed in overlapping relationship with the tabs. Subsequently, a pair of ultrasonic welding horns are moved into contact with the overlapping material to fuse the band of material to the tabs. The apparatus operates under the control of a programmable controller and the length of the band may be varied by altering a length of the second material fed between the grippers of the transfer mechanism.

Abstract: A laminating apparatus is disclosed which has a loading slot for facilitating the loading of a web through a nip located between a supply and takeup spindle. An inboard support carries the inboard end of the supply and takeup spindles and the laminating rolls, and a spaced outboard support carries the other end of the laminating rolls. The outboard support is formed with a supply aperture aligned with the supply spindle, a takeup aperture aligned with the takeup spindle, and an interconnected threading slot corresponding to the path of the laminating web through the laminating nip between the supports.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for laying a composite tape on an elongated molding is provided. The apparatus includes a reciprocatable carrier for carrying the molding, a composite tape applicator adapted to apply a pair of parallel strips of composite tape to the back of the molding, and a release-paper-adhering tape applicator adapted to apply release-paper-adhering tape to the release paper on the composite tape. The composite tape applicator includes a composite tape advancing mechanism, a cutter for cutting an expended strip of composite tape from a supply of the composite tape, and a pressing roller for pressing the composite tape securely onto the molding. The release-paper-adhering tape applicator includes a second tape advancing mechanism, a cutter for cutting a section of the release-paper-adhering tape from a supply of the release-paper-adhering tape, and a pressing member and a heater for securely bonding the section of release-paper-adhering tape to the release paper of the composite tape.

Abstract: This invention relates to a film laminated material wherein a first film layer comprising a thin film of a thermoplastic material and a second fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of two or more thermoplastic or other materials are bonded together in a spaced apart bonding pattern having apertures formed therein to form a film laminate having improved liquid distribution and management properties as well as enhanced comfort and softness when placed in contact with human skin. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for making such a film laminate.

Abstract: A sleeve forming method and apparatus where sleeves are formed by use of overlapping webs. The webs are twisted in one direction to form a seal at one side of a sleeve and later twisted in the opposite direction to form the seal at the opposite side of a sleeve, such that all of the sleeves are oriented in the same direction, such as with the large openings of the sleeves facing upwardly and the smaller openings of the sleeves facing downwardly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of manufacturing laminate for honeycomb structure. The invention includes first and second adhesive agent applying units, each of which applies an adhesive agent to a material strip in parallel strips, first and second pressing rolls corresponding to each of said adhesive agent applying units, and a layering table reciprocated by a predetermined stroke. The second stripes of the adhesive agent are displaced transversely by a half pitch from the first stripes of the adhesive agent. The adhesive agent applying units and the pressing rolls are disposed immediately above the layering table and the rolls press the material strip being fed onto the layered material strip, and are moved between an operating position and an inoperative position with relation to the movement of the layering table. The layering table is movable and a roll stand housing the pressing rolls moves in a direction opposite to that of the layering table.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for impermeably sealing microencapsulated or other scent slurry during the printing process. The method comprises the application of an impermeable overlay sheet over the scent slurry on a continuous web of material, using double-sided tape or other adhesive means along the periphery of the overlay sheet. Preferably an impermeable metallic foil is used for the overlay, but other impermeable sheet material (e.g., plastic sheet) may be used. The apparatus continually feeds and applies the impermeable overlay sheet also disclosed. A second, similar apparatus may be provided to mirror the first apparatus, in order to apply a second impermeable overlay sheet to the opposite surface of the scent slurry coated web, thereby preventing bleed through of the scent and/or other chemicals.

Abstract: An apparatus for taping wires of a wire harness includes first and second tape application heads interconnected together and disposed proximate to a wire guiding mechanism. Both of the first and second tape application heads have hollow inner cores which communicate with a source of negative air pressure to draw a vacuum in each tape application head which causes a strip of wire tape to adhere to the outer surfaces of the application heads. One of the application heads is brought into contact with a plurality of wires guided across the head, while the second application head rotates around a common axis shared by the two heads, whereby each of the first and second application heads generally oppose each other and apply the strip of tape to the wires.

Abstract: A tube loading apparatus for loading a flexible tube into a tube receiving section which can support the tube includes a head having a base, a pair of chucks mounted on the base and a driving mechanism for moving one of the chucks. The head is movable in the X and Y directions relative to the tube receiving section. Each of the chucks has a pair of holding members for holding the tube. One of the chucks is adapted to move in the X direction by the driving mechanism so as to change the distance between the chucks. The driving mechanism is driven when the tube is held by the holding members of the chucks, to increase the longitudinal distance of the tube while reducing the outer diameter of the tube. The thus deformed tube is inserted into the tube receiving section by keeping the deformed condition, and then the chucks are operated so as to release the tube. Accordingly, the tube can be automatically loaded into the tube receiving section.

Abstract: A system for fabrication of absorbent articles includes a linear array of frame modules each having an open interior. Panels are mounted to one face of the modules. Article fabrication mechanisms are mounted to project from the panels. Operating means are disposed within the modules and are operatively engaged through the panels with the fabrication mechanisms. An operating and control system is provided for a machine in which disposable absorbent articles are fabricated. Continuously operating mechanisms are driven by electric motors for continuously operating on moving webs and other components of the article. A main drive shaft is rotated for transferring power through direction phasing mechanical power transfer devices to mechanisms which intermittently effect unity operations with respect to an associated moving web.

Abstract: A masking film adhering method and apparatus for transporting smoothly and accurately a masking film tape to which a wafer is stuck to the cutting location where the masking film is to be cut. The wafer is stuck onto the masking film tape by passing the masking film tape and the wafer through upper and lower adhesive rollers. The separation of the masking film tape is then increased from a cutting table so that the masking film tape having the wafer stuck thereon may not become adhered to the cutting table, by moving the upper adhesive roller upwardly when the wafer completely passes through the adhesive roller. After the masking film is transported to a cutting location, maintaining a predetermined distance between the masking film and the cutting table, the masking film tape is cut along the shape of the wafer. Sagging of the masking film due to the weight of the wafer is prevented to avoid the masking film tape adhesion to the cutting table.

Abstract: The method consists in pressure bonding a first strip to a second strip through a bonding press, marking each of the strips with the pattern pitches and juxtaposing the pattern pitch markings of each strip at the time of the bonding by extension of at least one strip with respect to another and by differential heating of each of the opposing strips to cause a relative shift, by expansion, of the two strips with respect to each other.

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: The method of the invention includes steps of i) preparing a body material and a stack of cap materials; ii) cutting open one side of the body material; iii) sealing the cap materials to an opposite side of the body material; iv) continuously welding an arched sealing line on the body material between either two cap materials so as to form a series of curved raincoat bodies and a series shirt covering alternatively disposed on the body material; v) separating the shirt coverings from the curved raincoat bodies; and vi) packing the separated raincoats and shirt coverings separately. The machine for the method includes a sealing mechanism for sealing the cap materials to the body material, and a shape forming mechanism for continuously welding an arched sealing line on the body material between either two cap materials.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for laminating a finish layer of paper, plastics, film, foil, and other thin sheet material to corrugated material along a corrugator line. The finish layers may be single layer or composite material and are preferably, but not necessarily preprinted, reverse printed, etched or otherwise. The finish layers may be produced, supplied and run in any desired width to suit a customer's needs, without the need to engage in the planning, expense and scheduling necessary to run an entire full width roll of preprint material as single face or double face liner on the corrugator, and without the problems inherent in applying graphics to containers or cartons during the conversion process.

Abstract: A device for making a blind having Y-shaped pleats comprises an ultrasonic welding gear or a high frequency welding gear, a pressing wheel, a base plate, a motor, two drive wheels, two guide wheels, and two guide brackets. The welding gear has a weld head over which the pressing wheel is mounted for pressing a blind cloth against the weld head. The base plate is disposed horizontally between the pressing wheel and the weld head and provided with a through hole corresponding in location to the pressing wheel and the weld head. The motor is used to drive the pressing wheel which in turn drives the two drive wheels to press the blind cloth moving on the base plate. The two guide wheels are driven by the motor for guiding the unwelded blind cloth to move. The guide brackets are provided respectively with a protruded portion corresponding in level to the base plate for holding the pleats of the blind cloth waiting to be welded.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for cyclically accelerating the leading end of a slower moving first material web to match the faster speed of a continuous second material web. The apparatus is comprised of a set of upstream metering rolls which feed the first material web at a constant slow speed, a set of downstream applicator rolls having a constant and relatively faster rotational velocity, and an acceleration mechanism which variably and alternately reverses and allows forward movement of a leading end segment of the first material web while allowing for the constant rotational velocities of the upstream and downstream rolls. The first material web is wrapped partially around the set of upstream rolls and the leading end segment thereof is wrapped partially around one of the downstream rolls. The acceleration mechanism is juxtapositioned between the upstream rolls and the downstream rolls in the feed path of the first material web.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing surface fastener bands having opposite end portions provided with mating multiple fastener elements including a pair of grippers for moving the opposite end portions into a joining station for joining together to form a single band, and an endless belt conveyor having a continuous surface fastener tape applied on an upper surface thereof, and a pressing roller for pressing one of the end portions of the surface fastener band to the conveyor for transporting the band downstream to a packing station or further station.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing internally apertured pressure-sensitive labels adhered to a non-apertured liner begins with a label web adhered to a first liner. The internal aperture shapes are cut through the web only and not through the liner, forming aperture slugs separate from the web. The first liner is then removed from the web, and the separate aperture slugs adhere to and are removed with the liner. Next, the web, with apertures cut out, is adhered to a second liner and the label peripheries, in registry with the apertures, are cut through the web only and not through the liner, forming labels separate from the web. Finally, the web is removed from the second liner, leaving individually internally apertured labels on the non-apertured second liner.

Abstract: A flame resistant to nonflammable composite panel (86) is produced from a nonextrudable core mixture (24) with a pourable, nonflammable filling material and a binder, and on both sides cover strips flexibly bonded to the core. For a continuous production of the composite panel (86) in one operation, the core mixture (24) is poured onto an inrunning lower cover strip (48), in contact with a lower adhesive film (16) facing the core mixture (24), and a pile is formed there, extending over the entire width of the adhesive film, both [lacuna] continuously and uniformly drawn through a V gap (40) and compacted there for the first time and calibrated to thickness, an upper adhesive film (30), upwardly limiting the precompacted core mixture (24'), is fed in and brought into contact with a continuously fed cover strip (46) and the sandwich is pressed with further compaction, heated, cooled and cut to the final length of the composite panel (86).

Abstract: This invention relates to a film laminated material wherein a first film layer comprising a thin film of a thermoplastic material and a second fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of two or more thermoplastic or other materials are bonded together in a spaced apart bonding pattern having apertures formed therein to form a film laminate having improved liquid distribution and management properties as well as enhanced comfort and softness when placed in contact with human skin. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for making such a film laminate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing light-weight construction panels having a cementitious core layer surfaced with a layer of reinforcing fabric bonded to the two faces of the core includes the use of slurry applicator having a supporting member and a doctor in addition to a moving carrier for the slurry coated fabric. The edges of the panel also are covered with the fabric and may be open mesh edges. Cementitious slurry, for example, portland cement slurry, is applied to the fabric by means of a supporting member over which the fabric is drawn and a doctor means adjustably mounted above the supporting member. The supporting member is of a non-base-reactive material such as polypropylene or stainless steel; the use of such a supporting member permits better application of the slurry to the fabric before placement of the slurry coated fabric on the moving carrier.

Abstract: The Padding Element is created by two synthetic foil runs (1, 2) arranged one over the other and which are connected by means of first welding seams (3) and second welding seams (4). In each case two adjacent first welding seams (3) and second welding seams (4) create a chamber which during the manufacturing process of the Padding Element can remain unfilled with air, be partially filled with air, or completely filled with air, as required. In this manner Padding Elements can be produced with configurations individually adaptable to the object to be packed (6). The Padding Element is preferably used for at least three-sided enclosure of the object to be packed (6) and comprises, rather like a book cover, a top cover (7), a back (9) and a bottom cover (8). The Padding Element offers the advantage of requiring little material to create appropriately configured packing elements, with all the corresponding benefits, whereby space-saving disposal after use is effected by slitting open the air-filled chambers.