Abstract: Steered vacuum-assisted laminating apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum-assisted laminator for applying large format films to substrates where lamination pressure is generated at least partially by a vacuum drawn in a vacuum cavity. The apparatus also includes a steering system to control the vertical position the laminator and a vehicle to move the laminator along the substrate in a desired direction.

Abstract: Pieces are cut out from a sheet material by means of an installation comprising a cutting-out table (12) receiving the sheet material (30) from a loading station (12), and an unloading station (16) for unloading cut-out pieces. A flexible sealing film (32) is brought onto the sheet material upstream from the cutting-out table, and it is applied by establishing suction at the surface of the cutting-out table. After cutting-out, at least the skeleton (32′) of the sealing film is separated at the downstream end of the cutting-out table in order to be recovered. The recovery is preformed by automatic winding-up outside the unloading station, it being possible to deposit fastenings on the sealing film so that they straddle the cutting-out lines, or else said recovery is performed by sucking up the fragments of sealing film by means of a rotary member bearing against the sheet material.

Abstract: A tape and compound dispenser for wall surfaces automatically matches the delivery of the compound to the feed of the tape. The system has a compartment or tank that contains compound. A pump supplies compound from the tank through a flexible conduit to an applicator, which dispenses tape and compound. A sensor measures the rate of speed of the tape as it is being dispensed and provides a signal to a controller. The controller will vary the flow rate by varying the speed of the motor that drives the pump. An auger is rotated within the tank for prefeeding compound to the pump as well as for mixing compound.

Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser has a lower compartment 10 with a bottom aperture 12 and a cutting blade 13 at one side of the aperture. Tape is dispensed through the aperture 12 and chosen length severed by the blade 13. The figure shows the situation where an end of a desired length is about to be severed by continuing to move the dispenser to the right. During dispensing, a pressure roller 18, mounted adjacent the aperture, is pressed down to press the tape firmly against an external surface and to space the tape away from the cutting blade 13 during dispensing.

Abstract: An adhesive tape applicator of the present invention comprises a first holding piece 2 and a second holding piece 3 for holding a door sash frame therebetween, the first holding piece 2 having at least one elastic rollers 5 for pressing the adhesive tape against an object face of the door sash frame, the second holding piece 3 having at least one guide rollers 6 being provided on the opposite side to the object face of the door sash frame, the guide rollers 6 having a groove 6a engaging with a rib 6 extending in the longitudinal direction of the door sash frame. The adhesive tape applicator is capable of applying the adhesive tape to the door sash frame of an automobile stably and accurately, and further provides an adhesive tape applicator which is capable of applying the adhesive tape with improved operability and speedily.

Abstract: A safety for blade of tape dispenser includes a fixing seat provided above a tape roller of the tape dispenser. The fixing seat defines an inner space in which a blade of the tape dispenser is fixedly mounted and a shield plate is disposed above the blade. The shield plate includes two legs configured to have some degree of elasticity and connected at outmost ends to the fixing seat to normally project a front edge of the shield plate beyond a serrated front edge of the blade when the tape dispenser is not in use or is used to apply a length of tape on a surface. When the tape dispenser is used to cut the length of applied tape, the two elastic legs allow the shield plate to slide backward under a tension of the tape to expose the blade for cutting the tape.

Abstract: A vehicle body side molding apply fixture and control system is provided wherein the loading of the body side molding is easier than in prior application fixtures. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the body side molding can additionally apply the side emblems to the vehicle and the retainer which holds the body side molding to the body side molding apply fixture automatically opens after the prior retainer has been applied to the vehicle.

Abstract: A mark transfer tool making use of a coat film transfer technology about various marks composed of characters, codes, patterns or their combination. A mark transfer tape is composed of pressure-sensitive adhesive transfer marks disposed and held on the surface of a base tape continuously and peelably at specific intervals. Therefore, various marks can be used in a completely different method from the conventional mode of impressing use in the form of a stamp or adhering use in the form of a mark seal and the like, so that diversified preferences of general users can be satisfied effectively.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a strip product using a strip fabrication assembly, by entering arm positions for guide arms of the assembly into a guide arm controller device, moving the corresponding guide arms of the strip fabrication assembly to the respective arm positions using the guide arm controller device, and feeding different strip materials through the assembly using the guide arms, after moving them to the entered arm positions. The guide arms are coupled to threaded rods, and are moved by actuating servo motors which are coupled to the threaded rods. The guide arm controller device may include a programmable logic controller, which has been programmed to control the servo motors in response to entry of guide arm positions.

Abstract: A functional film sticking apparatus includes: a separator peeling unit for peeling a separator from a functional film having the separator stuck on the functional film via an adhesive; a functional film sticking unit for sticking the functional film, from which the separator has been peeled by the separator peeling unit, on a panel surface; and a film fixing portion for carrying the functional film at least from the separator peeling unit to the functional film sticking unit while holding the functional film by suction, the film fixing portion being provided with a roller for sticking the functional film. The separator peeling unit is provided with a suction device for sucking, upon peeling the separator from the functional film, the atmosphere at the portion to be peeled and its neighborhood, or is provided with an electrostatic eraser for removing, upon peeling the separator from the functional film, electrostatic charges at the portion to be peeled and its neighborhood.

Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser comprises a grip on which a base board is mounted. A rotary seat is mounted pivotally on the base board and is provided with a dispensing cutter. A roller is pivoted to the base board and is located under the dispensing cutter. The base body is provided with a concealable unpacking cutter to facilitate the unpacking of a package.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying strips of thermoplastic material to thermoplastic roofing membranes, the strips each having an upstanding central portion extending lengthwise thereof and opposed flange portions extending widthwise from the central portion. The apparatus includes a self-propelled housing having drive wheels thereon for movably supporting the housing on the membranes. A guide member is mounted on the housing for disposal over one of the strips and is adapted to receive the strip central portion and guide the strip into a position beneath the housing as the housing moves over the strip. A pressure wheel is mounted on the housing rearwardly of the guide member, the pressure wheel having a peripheral groove adapted to receive the strip central portion, and two peripheral edges adapted to engage the opposed flange portions of the strip.

Abstract: A drywall finishing system for inside and outside drywall corners including regular corners and bullnose corners. A special roller tool with a flexible frame and four rollers is used to press prefabricated drywall trim into place over a coating of drywall mud. Embodiments for inside and outside corners differ in that the rollers for inside corners are opposed and those for exterior corners are open, in both cases forming an angle of 84 to 87 degrees but able to flex from 84 degrees to over 97 degrees to match an corner angle. A special edge finisher mud box then allows the tapered edges of the trim pieces to be feathered and brought to a finished state. The mud box has several different front slots for coarse and final feathering.

Abstract: A coating film transfer apparatus capable of affixing a transfer coating film on a surface of a base tape to a desired location of a paper or the like accurately and easily with a strong adhesive performance and cutting off an excessive portion of a transferred coating film accurately and beautifully. A bottom end face 9b of a pressing lever 9 for guiding a coating film provided tape or a corrective tape 12 provided in a case 1 and pressing it onto a paper surface 13 is formed in a flat surface having a width in the back and forth direction and a front edge thereof is formed in a sharp linear angle edge.

Abstract: A personal postage stamp dispenser is provided for dispensing individual postage stamps of the pressure sensitive adhesively backed type from their release liner backing strips. The dispenser is particularly suited for use as an advertizing or promotional article and is provided in combination therewith. The dispenser can be economically produced so that it can be given away as a promotional item. In its preferred form, the dispenser is hand-sized and supported on wheels or rollers so that it can rest on the top surface of a desk or tabletop. As so mounted, it will be prominently located so that promotional or decorative material on its cover is conspicuously displayed and receives high exposure. The dispenser operates by moving it by hand across the supporting surface of the desk or tabletop. Linkage connected to and driven by the wheels or supporting rollers feed the backing strip around a peeling edge which peels the stamps individually out of the housing of the dispenser into the free hand of the user.

Abstract: A wallpaper hanging device for applying a tangential wiping force to fresh wallpaper, where the device comprises a thin, flexible, curved body portion having a pair of parallel wiping edges, and a pair of curved shorter edges extending therebetween. The body portion may include a central embossed portion for stabilizing the device, and provide a convenient location for identifying logos, etc.

Abstract: A tool for installing tongue and groove flooring, such as laminate flooring planks, over a floor underlayment. The tool includes a pair of identical blocks. Each block has opposing first and second planar surfaces that are parallel to each other, a bottom edge, first and second end edges substantially perpendicular to the bottom edge, and an angled top edge. The bottom edge contains two longitudinal grooves, each groove being parallel to the adjacent planar surface. The grooves are of a size and shape adapted to receive the tongue of the tongue and groove flooring to be installed. Holes pass through the block for receiving removable fasteners which are secured to the floor underlayment during use. The process of using the tool includes placing glue into the groove of a new flooring plank to be installed. The tongues of the two adjacent, already installed planks to which the new plank is to be joined are inserted into the glued groove of the new plank.

Abstract: A penetration pocket assembly and method of forming same for sealing the joint between a membrane covering a roof structure and an element projecting therethrough. A rigid ring is placed inside a polymeric boot which is equipped with an upper and lower flange. The ring is positioned so that an upper edge fits into the boot upper flange. The ring/boot assembly is then located on the membrane surrounding the projecting element. The ring is sealed to the membrane with an adhesive and a pourable waterproof sealant fills the area within the ring, bonding to the inside surface of the ring, the boot upper flange, the exterior surface of the projecting element, and the membrane.

Abstract: A vehicle body side molding apply fixture and control system is provided wherein the loading of the body side molding is easier than in prior application fixtures. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the body side molding can additionally apply the side emblems to the vehicle and the retainer which holds the body side molding to the body side molding apply fixture automatically opens after the prior retainer has been applied to the vehicle.

Abstract: A border retainer for retaining a decorative wall border segment on a wall after the border segment is pasted on the wall, to prevent the applied border segment from inadvertently curling up and detaching from the wall during the border-hanging operation when it is necessary to temporarily release the border segment before the border application paste dries. The border retainer is characterized by a retainer body typically fitted with a handle. A pair of wall inertion spikes extends from fixed or removable attachment to the retainer body for insertion in the wall and removably attaching the retainer body to the wall, and a retainer flange is provided on the retainer body. After the border segment is applied to the wall typically begin at one end and progressing to the opposite, extending end of the border segment, the extending end portion of the border segment initially remains unpasted to the wall and is retained by the retainer flange of the retainer body.

Abstract: A masking machine for plural rolls of masking paper has a generally triangular shape with triangular front and back frames joined by a base and a number of cross members. The cross members support inclined roll supports at both ends. The base of the machine is mounted on castor wheels for portability. Paper and masking tape applied to an edge of the paper are guided out of the machine by horizontal guide rods and outer cutter bars which are conveniently positioned across the front of the frame.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for adhesive tape. The dispenser includes a tape roll chamber with a hub having an axis about which a roll of tape may rotate. A tape dispensing channel extends from the tape roll chamber. The tape dispensing channel is configured to twist the tape approximately 90° about its longitudinal axis. Additionally, the tape dispensing channel is oriented such that the axis of the tape at the end of the tape dispensing channel is aligned at an acute angle to a plane defined by the axis of the tape wound onto the roll of tape. A window is defined near the end of the tape dispensing channel to enable an index finger to apply pressure to the non-adhesive surface of the tape for urging the adhesive surface of the tape against a substrate. A blade support wall is disposed distally of the window and includes a serrated blade for severing the tape.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided for dispensing a masking apron of the type including a sheet of apron material having a strip of adhesive tape overlapping along one side thereof. The apparatus generally includes a frame structure which supports a shaft having plural longitudinal sections mounted end to end along a vertical axis. Each longitudinal section is arranged to mount a corresponding roll of apron material thereon while remaining selectively separable from adjacent longitudinal sections to simplify the task of replacing a lowermost roll on the shaft. An elongate cutting blade is provided which extends at an angle offset from the shaft for providing a gradual cutting edge to cut the dispensed masking apron from the dispensing apparatus. A retainer member which is biased inwardly towards the shaft is provided for securing the roll of apron material between the shaft and the corresponding retainer member.

Abstract: A tape application apparatus comprises a pair of first guide rollers provided on a main frame, biasing means for biasing a sub-frame mounted movably on the main frame to the side of the first guide rollers, a pair of second guide rollers mounted on the sub-frame so as to face the first guide rollers for holding the frame movably along a tape application plane incorporation with the first guide rollers, a pressure roller mounted on the main frame in the state where an adhesive tape is wound and is pressed against the tape application plane, a tape guide plate in which a base end thereof is mounted rotatably on the main frame, and tape guide plate holding means for holding the tape guide plate so as to form a gap for guiding an adhesive tape with release liner incorporation with the pressure roller.

Abstract: There is disclosed a strip applying tool for applying strip material to substrates. The tool includes at least one cutting blade to slit cut the strip material from its exterior surface into its body to thereby facilitate the formation fo a corner while maintaining the strip in a continuous uninterrupted length. The tool further provides a channel extending therein to receive strip material which provides a guide surface to permit the application of the strip to the substrate while maintaining a lower surface of the tool above the substrate to prevent moving or scratching of the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a taping machine which enables shortening the time length for bonding to each other a Fresnel lens sheet and a lenticular lens sheet and for the inspection process as well as reducing the space occupied by apparatuses used for the both processes. The taping machine includes a table part that has placed thereon a Fresnel lens sheet and a lenticular lens sheet with the end surfaces thereof being regularly arranged and superposed over upon the other, and a tape-applying mechanism that bonds the end surfaces to each other by means of a tape. The table part has a black-colored opaque plate on which a transparent plate is mounted.

Abstract: A conformal compaction roller for a fiber placement machine. The compaction roller includes a plurality of independent roller segments which are disposed for eccentric, pivoting movement about a common pivot shaft. Each roller segment includes a roller segment plate having an arcuate slot formed therein. A strong back member is disposed within the slot to limit pivoting movement in fore and aft directions. A pair of expandable bladders are disposed within the arcuate bore adjacent the strong back member. The bladders urge the roller segment plates pivotally in the fore direction to provide a generally uniform pressure against a complexly shaped tool surface of the fiber placement machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape attaching device used in attaching a tape to a car door sash, instead of painting. Tape attaching device comprises a drum block 2 having pressure drums 4, 6 and guide bars 8, 10, a drum cap 12 for adjusting the length of the pressure drums 4, 6 and guide bars 8, 10, an inner roller block 16 having a plurality of inner rollers 18 facing the pressure drums 4, 6 and mounted to a block housing 14 together with the drum block 2 so as for space to be adjusted, a slide support 22 mounted so as for space to be adjusted in the same direction as that of the inner roller block 16, and an outer roller block 26 mounted to the slide support 22 so as for height to be adjusted and having a plurality of outer rollers 24. It can apply to all kinds of car by simply adjusting the space between the pressure drums 4, 6 and inner and outer rollers 18, 24 and the height of outer rollers 24 according to the width and sectional shape of attaching surface of door sash portion 50.

Abstract: A device for separating stick-on material, such as self-adhesive stamps from a roll of backing tape to which the stick-on material is adhered, for dispensing and applying the stick-on material onto an application surface, and for storing the empty tape. The device provides a chamber for holding a supply roll of backing tape and stick-on material so that backing tape and adhered stick-on material can be payed out from the roll in a first direction. The tape is guided along a path that causes the tape initially to extend in said first direction and then in a second direction angularly related to the first direction so that as the tape changes direction it separates from the stick-on material.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an adhesive spacer material to a substrate such as a glass lite for the manufacture of insulated windows includes an infeed and an outfeed conveyor for advancing a glass lite, and a transverse beam on which is mounted a first travelling applicator head and a second stationary applicator head. A first and second feed reel are provided to supply spacer material to their respective applicator heads. The stationary applicator head is adapted to apply a length of spacer material in a straight pattern simultaneously with the travelling head as the substrate is advanced by the conveyor. The travelling applicator head applies spacer material to three sides of the substrate cutting notches or slits and rotating 90° at the corners. The stationary applicator head applies spacer to the fourth side. Cooperating pairs of grippers form accurate folds in the spacer.

Abstract: An improvement to a corner-box drywall taping tool. It uses a housing similar to the existing tools. This housing has a quick release spring-loaded one-way valve attached to the mud area of the tool. One a roll of tape is installed; the unit is attached to a mud pump by the quick release fitting. A pump then fills the housing with mud in about 20 seconds. To prevent the case from opening under the pressure of the pump, additional latches are required to seal the housing. When the mud is exhausted with this device, the operator returns to the mud pump, attaches the fitting to the pump and in another 20 seconds is ready to go. This process can be repeated until the tape supply is exhausted. In this way, the device saves a lot of time during the filling process.

Abstract: A multi-purpose stationary assembly, wherein the paper weight, adhesion tape rack, and paper stand & memo holder are combined as a whole, by including a casing and a weight is connected to a bottom of the casing so that the casing can serve as a paper weight. A slot is defined in a top of the casing for sheets of paper to be held therein. A roll of adhesive tape is received in the casing and an extension arm is pivotally engaged with a cut-away in the casing, wherein the extension arm has a toothed edge so as to cut the tape.

Abstract: A hand tool for applying adhesive strip material to a glass sheet in the fabrication of double glazed windows has a body with a channel extending through the lower side thereof to guide an adhesive strip therethrough and a positioning member adjacent the channel for guiding the tool along the edge of a glass sheet. An adjustable wheel applies pressure on the strip to urge it to adhere with the glass sheet and a cutting mechanism mounted on the body is selectively operable for partially cutting the strip (as when the strip has to be bent through 90° at a corner of the glass sheet) and for fully cutting the strip (as when the strip applying step has been completed). The tool includes a pusher element carried adjacent one side of the channel and selectively operable to push the strip in the channel laterally into a side extension into full registration with the cutter when it is desired to settle the strip at the end of the strip applying operation.

Abstract: The machine comprises a forming station 18 for receiving a piece of fabric 28 which is shaped at the forming station by a cutter 26. A plurality of lay up stations 40, 42 is provided and a roller 48 is used to carry the shaped fabric 28a from the forming station 18 to one or other of the lay-up stations 40,42. The roller 48 lays the shaped fabric in position at the lay-up station to form part of a laminate at that station. The process is repeated to produce a laminate at the remaining lay-up station. A pick-up device 34 is provided for picking up scrap material left as a peripheral band 36 around the shaped fabric 28a.

Abstract: An adhesive-tape dispenser of this invention comprises a tape roll holder, a dispenser housing for accommodating the tape roll holder, and a tape-leading and cutting means. The tape-leading and cutting means enables to separate the suitable length of a tape from a tape roll and to easily adhere the separated tape to an objective material, before (almost at the same time) or after the tape is cut off. Furthermore, a tape separator mounted on the tape roll holder enables multi-use for various adhesive tapes such as a non-protected single-side adhesive tape in roll, and a double-side adhesive tape in roll, of which one or both adhesive surfaces are protected by a peeling tape.

Abstract: A nozzle for directing discrete streams of air along separated and parallel first and second paths includes a chamber for receiving air of a selected temperature, a first outlet arm extending from the chamber and having a first outlet at a distal end thereof and in a first outlet plane, and a second outlet arm extending from the chamber and having a second outlet at a distal end thereof and in a second outlet plane, an axis of the second outlet arm being generally parallel with an axis of the first outlet arm, the second outlet plane being offset from the first outlet plane.

Abstract: Device for imparting a “grouted edge” appearance to the face of a floor covering during the installation process. A hot air gun is mounted on a carriage that rests on the face of a field-cut flooring module or tile. The carriage is moved across the face of the module while a guide or guides attached to the carriage and contacting an edge of the tile maintain the lateral position of the hot air gun adjacent to the module edge so that a “grouted edge” appearance is produced.

Abstract: A device for applying a decorative material onto a substrate or base material, for example a piece of paper or a wall, is provided. The device includes a roller having the decorative material pre-applied on an outer surface thereof by an adhesive material. The adhesive material is utilized to temporarily adhere the decorative material to the outer surface of the roller until such time as the decorative material is applied to the base material. In one embodiment, the roller is removably mounted to the shaft and a plurality of rollers having different types, colors and/or shapes of decorative material are provided. In another embodiment, an adhesive tool to selectively apply the adhesive onto the base material, for example onto paper in the form of an adhesive pattern, according to the user's individual preference is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is a label gun having a front handle with a curved top surface, the rear portion of the curved surface having a high coefficient of friction. When the front handle is pulled back, the rear portion of the curved surface comes in contact with the backing paper, thereby pulling the labels towards the dispenser. A threaded screw may be used to vary the spring compression for the front handle, thereby varying the distance over which a label is dispensed, and hence being suitable for variously sized labels. The label gun also includes a plurality of elongated, flexible fingers adjacent to the dispenser, which provide even pressure to a label when attaching it to a curved or irregular surface.

Abstract: A label applicator mechanism includes a support member and a guide member. The support member is configured to carry a carrier web containing a plurality of sequentially supported labels for delivery to individual articles. The guide member is supported by the support member. The guide member has an application edge over which the carrier web is folded so as to separate individual labels from the carrier web as the carrier web is moved under tension over the application edge. The guide member has a coefficient of friction with the carrier web which is less than the coefficient of friction of the support member.

Abstract: A hand-held combination tool symmetrically adapted for either left-handed or right-handed use, used to smooth wallcoverings, butt and set seams, and serves as a cutting guide for a blade. All edges of the symmetrical design are perfectly straight. The nature of the acrylic substance designed with distinct form and beveled and rounded edges permits the tool to glide easily over all types of wallcoverings without marring or tearing the surface; speeds the hanging process by combining the functions of multiple tools into a single tool; increases the user's ability to smooth the wallcovering to conform to the surface to which it is applied; increases the user's ability to “work” the seam so that it is tightly butted and set; and the transparent acrylic combination allows user to more clearly see the surface to define the cutting edge and serves as a sliding trim guide resulting in a professional finish.

Abstract: A hot wedge, automatic seam welder is disclosed. The welder is comprised of a chassis having a base plate, a motor housing and a support arm extending from the motor housing. An S-shaped guide for guiding opposing sheets of material is between the base plate and the motor housing. Disposed downstream from the motor housing, depending from the support arm, is vertically-movable suspension for a driven upper pressure roller which is occludable with a driven lower pressure roller on the base plate. Also depending from the support arm is vertically-movable and adjustable suspension for the hot wedge. A horn-shaped shroud for guiding material over and under the wedge, and for shrouding the wedge when in its disengaged mode, is disposed upstream from the wedge. Guides for performing lap welds, fin welds and hem welds, as well as many variations thereupon, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying a masking element adjacent a wall in a predetermined pattern. The masking element application apparatus includes first and second longitudinal members positioned at a predetermined distance from one another adjacent the wall and a dispenser for dispensing the masking element. The dispenser is carried laterally between said first and second longitudinal members and is slidable along said first and second longitudinal members from a first position to a second position. In operation, an end of the masking element may be attached to the wall when said dispenser is in said first longitudinal position and the masking element may be dispensed longitudinally along the wall by slidably moving said dispenser from said first position to said second position, thereby applying the masking element adjacent the wall in the predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A dual-weld heat welding apparatus capable of simultaneously welding a first membrane and an overlapping second membrane on opposite sides of a roof membrane fastening apparatus fastened through the first membrane and located under the overlapping second membrane. The heat welding apparatus includes a movably supported chassis, a hot air welder attached to the chassis including a nozzle having an outlet including at least one opening for simultaneously applying a weld on opposite sides of the roof membrane fastener to weld the overlapping second membrane and the first membrane, and at least one weld wheel rotatably attached to the chassis and located rearward of the nozzle relative to the direction of movement of the apparatus and capable of simultaneously applying pressure to the weld on each side of the roof membrane fastener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive tape dispenser which includes a gun-shaped case body having a detachable cover, a drawing portion for drawing an adhesive tape from the case body, and having a trigger handle protruded outwardly from one side of the case body and a pair of drums rotating with the trigger handle, and a cutting portion for cutting the adhesive tape which is drawn by the drawing portion from the dispenser, and having a handling member mounted on a gunbarrel portion of the case body, a lever interlocking with the handling member and a cutter mounted at a front end of the lever, so that an user may draw the adhesive tape as long as necessary by pulling the trigger handle without pulling it with hand, an adhesive strength of the adhesive tape is kept in good state, and an adhesion state of the adhesive tape is clean, since the adhesive tape is cut clean by a cutter.

Abstract: The present invention is a device of applying wall paper border comprising a tray with an upturned edge, such as a box lid, with a shaft for holding a roll of wallpaper border with a threaded clearance for the attachment of a pole. The tray has at least one cushion of an expanded cellular foam rubber or plastic so as to provide a friction engagement of the tray against a wall upon leaning of the device against the wall whan the tray is used in conjunction with a pole suitable for the intended height of the wallpaper border. The tray with the shaft in a container serves as a neat package for shipping, tansporting, and storage and as point of purchase display item. The container also serves for storage of incidental items useful for installing wall paper borders such as a sponge, a squeegee, a razor, a brush, and an instruction sheet. The instruction sheet also can convey information such as usage instructions or advertising material appropriate for a point of purchase display.

Abstract: An automatic welding machine for waterproof sheeting with a pressing device for pressing lap-welded materials, where the pressing device has at least one press roll which is mounted on a shaft that is secured and is provided with an elastic sheathing on the circumference as a press surface on the contact surface of the material. The press roll is mounted by a pendulum bearing on the shaft which is centered with respect to the outside edges of the press surface and permits an additional limited pendulum movement of the press roll with respect to the shaft. The press roll remains parallel to the running gear of the automatic welding machine, but it can execute a pendulum movement on the basis of irregularities in the substrate, so that the pressure remains essentially constant even if the automatic welding machine is arranged at an inclination. In addition, the proposed press roll can also be driven by providing a rotationally fixed entraining unit between a drive shaft and the press roll.

Abstract: A machine for laying a thermoweldable strip covering includes a movable support chassis provided with a support for a strip of rolled-up covering and for the unrolling and application of this strip, and at least one unit for the production of hot air, prolonged by an ejection nozzle provided with an outlet opening in the form of a transverse slot and whose outlet flow is directed toward the thermoweldable undersurface of the covering strip immediately prior to its application onto the support to be covered.

Abstract: A nozzle includes a body, a substantially rectangular foot, air slots and a flow restrictor. The body directs a stream of hot air into the substantially rectangular foot. The foot has a top and bottom surface that includes air slots. The foot also has an outlet across one end for the air flow. A flow restrictor is positioned in the foot, substantially along the outlet to create a back flow of pressure within the foot. The back flow of air causes an even distribution of air across the foot and out the air slots. Thus, increasing radiant heat across the surfaces of the foot.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying adhesive spacer to a glass pane to produce an insulated glass window including a first applicator head for applying the spacer; a supporter for supporting the head a distance from the pane, an advancer for advancing the pane relative to the head; a feeder for feeding the spacer at a controllable speed to the head; and an applicator channel for guiding and positioning the spacer on the pane. The channel includes a cooperative pair of driven belts for positioning the spacer at a rate corresponding to the controllable speed where the belts are arranged in upstanding relation to the pane for compressing the spacer therebetween to from an application channel to position the spacer on the pane while the spacer is between the belts. The is also provided a driver for driving the belts and a pressure belt for pressing on the spacer to provide sealing contact between the spacer and the pane.