Abstract: A welding electrode wire coil and a method of making the same comprises embedding the inner end of the electrode wire between adhesively bonded convolutions of a wound core made of paper to secure the wire end thereto. The coil is completed by winding the wire about the core and then lacing a cord about the core and the coiled wire thereon in a diamond stitch lacing pattern to retain the coiled wire on the core prior to use. The lacing is provided with a slip knot to facilitate its release relative to the coiled wire and core.

Abstract: A method of making a roll of adhesive tape that comprises providing a length of tape having a leading end, a trailing end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the second side of the tape is at least partially covered with pressure sensitive adhesive and providing a tab having first and second opposite ends having a length between them, a first side, and a second side, wherein at least a portion of the second side of the tab is covered with pressure sensitive adhesive. The method further comprises advancing the length of tape along a tape path, positioning the leading tape end about a central tape roll axis, and circumferentially winding the length of tape about the axis until a penultimate tape layer having a circumference is wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensing cartons for sheet materials such as polymeric sheets, metallic foils, and other sheet materials, particularly those suitable for use in the containment and protection of various items including perishable materials. The present invention further relates to such cartons which permit end-loading of the roll of product into the carton during the manufacturing process. The present invention provides an asymmetrical carton for containing and dispensing a roll of sheet material. The carton has a longitudinal axis, and has both an erected condition and a flattened condition. The carton when erected forms a cylindrical structure having an asymmetrical polygonal cross-section formed from a plurality of substantially planar side panels. The carton has fold lines defined by the intersection of adjacent side panels, and is foldable into a flattened condition by folding the carton at two fold lines to form a substantially planar structure.

Abstract: A roll of material, e.g., thermoplastic ribbon comprises a hollow core made of a plastic strip of which the ends are mutually joined by overlapping, and the core's outer surface facing the material to be wound being of a nature opposing slippage of the material on it. The plastic strip includes an adhesive-coated foil of which the adhesive-fitted surface forms the outer core surface facing the material. The first winding layer facing the core bonds to this core and, as a result, the finished roll is made mechanically strong and this strength can be enhanced by an adhesive-coated plastic foil tautly enclosing the outside of the roll and fitted with a projecting, adhesive free or adhesive-neutralized tear-open tab.

Abstract: A method for increasing caliper control of a fibrous web as the web is wound onto a roll is provided. The method includes winding the fibrous web containing cellulosic fiber onto the roll to form a wound product and conveying the web through a nip prior to winding the web onto the roll. The nip is configured to apply a pressure to the web to selectively decrease the caliper of the web as the web is wound onto the roll. Also disclosed is a system for controlling the caliper of the fibrous web in which a calender device forms a nip through which the fibrous web is conveyed. The system includes an adjustment device, which is configured to adjust the nip of the calender device to increase pressure on the fibrous web as the diameter of the roll increases thus increasing uniformity of the caliper of the fibrous web.

Abstract: In a packaging system for coiled goods, a length of flexible material is wound into a coil. A hole is extended diametrically through the coil and a rod is extended through the hole. Fasteners are secured to the opposite end of the rod to secure the flexible material in the coiled configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cargo freight container comprising four walls (1a to 1d), a top (2) and a bottom (3), which form an interior having an inner ceiling (4) and an inner bottom (5). Between the inner ceiling (4) and the inner bottom (5) there is at least one load support (6), which is movable against goods (7) to be loaded in the container such that the goods (7) can be supported against the load support (6) at least in one direction.

Abstract: A package comprises a layered coil of filament strands, and a multilayer film surrounding, and in direct contact with, the layered coil of filament strands. The coil has an outer surface comprising a bottom surface region, a side surface region, and a top surface region. The film has an inside surface comprising ionomer in direct contact with the side surface region of the layered coil of filaments. The strand material preferably comprises glass fiber and the sleeve preferably comprises a multilayer film having an outer layer comprising ionomer. Preferably, the film has a stiffness sufficient to maintain structural integrity of the package as the strands are being removed in order to prevent collapse of the side walls of the package and entanglement of the strands.

Abstract: A cover for a roll of contaminant removal tape and methods of placing an applicator inside a cover. The cover includes a wall that defines a cavity, where the cavity includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and where the first end of the cavity is open to receive a roll of contaminant removal tape and a slot for receiving a handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape, where the slot includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, where the first end of the slot is open to receive the handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape, and where the second end of the slot is closed to contain the handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for carrying a roll of metal plate includes a frame (20), a support plate (40), a shield (60), and a flexible cushion (80). The frame includes a base (22) and a beam (24). The support plate is attached to the base and has an arcuate outer surface, for providing maximum contact area between the carrier and a center hole of the roll. The shield is attached to the beam, for preventing a side of the roll from being damaged by the beam. The cushion is attached to the support plate, for preventing surface damage to the roll. A plurality of ribs (44) is welded to the base, for reinforcing the support plate.

Abstract: A coil of tubing can have either adjacent tubes or tubes with a space therebetween. To hold the tubes in place a material such as an adhesive can be placed across the top of the coil, on the bottom of the coil or both to hold the coil in place. The material can also envelope the coils such that the coils are banded. The coils may have a length of a straight portion of tubing prior to the coil beginning and an angled portion on the inside diameter for inserting or extracting a product in the tubing which may be similarly retained. The tubing may be coiled by insertion between two templates. The templates have injection ports for inserting material to hold or encase the tubing. Thus the tubing may be inserted in the templates, a material to hold the tubing in the coiled position inserted and the coiled tubing removed from the templates ready for use in their coiled position with the material on the tubing holding the tubing in the coiled position.

Abstract: Canopy structure for creating, selectively and removable, a free-standing, temporary canopy over a selected article, such as a food article. This structure includes, fundamentally, a thin flexible, and preferably transparent, sheet canopy material prepared, appropriately, into pre-selected sizes (typically squares or rectangles) and one or more elongate plastically and elastically bendable ribs, made, for example, of a suitable plastic or wire material, which can be bent to the shape of a vaulting arch, which shape is capable substantially of retaining, and which functions as a support over which the canopy sheet material is placed. Opposite ends of such a rib in use may be tucked into articles which form part of the environment of the article which is being covered, or they may be supported in removeably attachable feet that are reusable and are supplied with the rib and sheet material.

Abstract: A rotary confectionary dispensing apparatus (10) including an elongated strand (20) of edible/chewable material (22) wrapped in a coiled fashion around the intermediate portion (31) of a spool member (30) having outwardly flared hub portions (32) (33) provided with central apertures (34) which are adapted to rotatably receive the opposed ends (43) of a pair of support arm elements (42) that extend upwardly from an elongated handle stem element (41); whereby, the consumption of the strand (20) of edible/chewable material (21) will cause the spool member (30) to rotate.

Abstract: A device for manual replacement and transport of a roller (1) of a copying machine, for example, which makes it easier and safer for service, replacement and transport of hot, heavy and large rollers. There is provided a protective container (5) which can be slipped over a roller (1), which has been released in the machine, and its carrying apparatus. The roller (1) can be removed from the bearing points (L1, L2) of the machine with the protective container (5) using its carrying apparatus which project out of the protective container, and can be inserted into the bearing points. Carrying handles for the carrying apparatus, enable the roller to be guided into slotted openings and, can be radially inserted into bearing points, and can be removed from them. A transport container (6) into which the protective container (5) provided with the roller (1) can be manually inserted and removed.

Abstract: A carrier is provided that includes a rear compartment and a dispensing cradle for dispensing a roll of material. The dispensing cradle has a guide wall having an elongated opening defined therein and through which the rolled material is fed. The dispensing cradle is in front of and connected to the rear compartment. The carrier also has a forward compartment in front of and affixed to the dispensing cradle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting texturized strand are disclosed. The apparatus for collecting texturized strand includes a texturizer for expanding a continuous strand of glass fibers into a wool-like product, a container for collecting the texturized strand, and a device establishing a pressure differential between an interior region of the container and a region external of the container. The texturizer includes a nozzle to which a supply of compressed air and a continuous strand are fed. The compressed air advances the strand of glass fibers through the nozzle and expands the strand so that the filaments are spread apart, thereby giving the strand a wool-type appearance. The pressure differential creating device includes a vacuum apparatus for drawing air and a screen through which the air flows. A container is placed on the screen. In the preferred embodiment, the container is a corrugated box that has upper and lower closures or flaps.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a cutter includes a cutter cylinder that has a cutter blade on a peripheral surface thereof. The cutter blade extends in a longitudinal direction. A rotary die cutter has a receiving cylinder on a peripheral surface thereof to receive the cutter blade. A sheet conveying device is provided for feeding a nonmetallic sheet between the cutter cylinder and the receiving cylinder of the rotary die cutter at a speed synchronous with that of the cutter blade. An inverting device is also provided for pulling back the sheet after the tip portion thereof is severed by action of the cutter cylinder and the rotary die cutter.

Abstract: A tape dispensing apparatus comprising a frame and at least one tape creasing part. The frame has a tape supply section for holding a tape supply therein, and a tape dispensing opening for dispensing tape from the apparatus. The tape creasing part is connected to the frame for creasing tape dispensed from the tape dispensing opening and forming a self-supporting tape section extending from the tape dispensing apparatus substantially without droop.

Abstract: An electrician's combination tool box and wire caddy provides a support for multiple spools of wire of different size or gauge, and a storage area below the spools for holding articles and tools needed by the electrician during the wiring of a building. The spools are positioned well above the storage area, enabling a user to access articles in the receptacles, even when spools are being handled to pay out wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a packaging strap coil and its production method, wherein the innermost strap end is securely fixed to prevent un-winding thereof and the strap can be smoothly drawn out to the innermost end for strap-packaging of an item; a packaging strap coil unit which prevents deformation of the strap coil; and a packaging machine. The strap coil 11 comprises a number of layers of a resin packaging strap 11a wound helically and carelessly around a hollow 11b defining the axis of the strap coil 11. The strap 11a is made of a thermoplastic resin at least on its external surface. In the strap coil 11, a plurality of perforations 11d are pierced in the vicinity of an innermost end of the strap 11a through to a plurality of laminated layers. Each perforation 11d provides a melt-bonded area 11e along its periphery to bond the laminated layers of the strap 11a together.

Abstract: A dispenser for strip materials, e.g. hook and loop fastener material, which automatically finds formations in a continuous fastener strip during its dispensing and, at that point in the dispensing procedure, produces a resistance to the remaining supply, that enables parting of the lead unit from the remaining supply, thus dispensing a discrete unit. The dispenser has a receptacle to hold the supply of fastener strip material; it employs a retarding device to provide light drag against the motion of the strip as the leading strip unit moves from the dispenser in response to pull by a user. A detent downstream of the retarding device engages a corresponding formation in the strip material to resist movement of the remaining strip material, so that the strip ruptures along a line of weakness under a user's tension. Also disclosed are dispensable fastener strips of various forms, some advantageously formed by use of needled bat, and methods of forming the fastening strips.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enclosing and protecting a metal coil in VPCI impregnated materials such that the metal coil can be transported in an eye horizontal orientation. The apparatus includes a metal coil that has an eye at its center and a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor (VPCI) impregnated material, which completely encloses an outer surface of the metal coil. A core extends along the length of the eye and has a first end and a second end. A first wing, having a collar that inserts into the first end of the core and wing members, is aligned next to the VPCI impregnated material. A second wing, having a collar that inserts into the second end of the core and wing members, is aligned next to the VPCI material.

Abstract: A method of compressing and constraining an elastomeric belt comprises linearly compressing the elastomeric belt such that when in the compressed configuration, the belt contains no obstructions. The constrained elastomeric belt is thereafter secured in the compressed position by a securing member, and subsequently placed in a closable article such as a box. Alternatively, when constraining a cog belt, the cog belt is first oriented such that the cogs extend outwardly, away from the belt. Thereafter, the belt is constrained such that the cogs intermesh with the interstitial spaces defined therebetween to act as an additional constraining force to maintain the belt in the constrained configuration. The box preferably has a top and a bottom flap, each formed with a perforated seam, enabling their removal to form a sleeve. If the elastomeric belt is released from its compressed configuration, the decompressed belt may be placed through the sleeve and subsequently hung from a J-hook or a similar support.

Abstract: An uncrumpling and cutting apparatus cuts a predetermined length of an end portion of a heat transfer recording sheet of a sheet roll obtained by winding the heat transfer recording sheet around an outer periphery of a shaft roll, and a lead sheet sticking apparatus sticks an end of a lead sheet to the end portion of the heat transfer recording sheet. A subshaft sticking apparatus sticks a subshaft to the lead sheet, and a lead sheet winding apparatus winds up the lead sheet to wrap-the sheet roll and the subshaft. A tying portion ties a combination of a sheet roll with a subshaft with a strip, thereby bundling the combination. Then the combination thus tied is packed in a package bag by a packaging portion. A transferring and mounting portion lays an even number of combinations as alternately reversing orientations thereof, and an encasing portion encases the combinations thus laid in a container.

Abstract: An uncrumpling and cutting apparatus cuts a predetermined length of an end portion of a heat transfer recording sheet of a sheet roll obtained by winding the heat transfer recording sheet around an outer periphery of a shaft roll, and a lead sheet sticking apparatus sticks an end of a lead sheet to the end portion of the heat transfer recording sheet. A subshaft sticking apparatus sticks a subshaft to the lead sheet, and a lead sheet winding apparatus winds up the lead sheet to wrap-the sheet roll and the subshaft. A tying portion ties a combination of a sheet roll with a subshaft with a strip, thereby bundling the combination. Then the combination thus tied is packed in a package bag by a packaging portion. A transferring and mounting portion lays an even number of combinations as alternately reversing orientations thereof, and an encasing portion encases the combinations thus laid in a container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic roll film such as Brownie film, particularly to a sealing tape, used for the photographic roll film, which can seal a roll of film easily and reliably without the need for licking adhesive on a sealing tape as in a conventional one. The sealing tape includes a bonding portion and a release portion which are made of a single tape base. The bonding portion has a bond layer coated on the tape base for securing the sealing tape to a surface of light-shielding paper, the release portion made of a folded-over portion formed by folding over the tape base includes a tacky layer and a release layer inside the folded-over portion which are coated on the tape base separately and directly face each other and an end of the tape base is secured to the end portion of the bond layer.

Abstract: A heat insulating and fire resistant container for storing and protecting a life line, comprising (a) a bottom section fabricated from heat insulating, fire resistant material, (b) a continuous wall section fabricated heat insulating, fire resistant material and having a first end and a second end, the bottom section being attached to the first end of the wall section, the wall section having an interior side and an exterior side, the bottom section and wall section cooperating to define an interior compartment for receiving a life line, (c) means for securing one end of the life line to the container; and (d) closure means for closing the interior compartment.

Abstract: A packaging container for photosensitive film has a detent locking and unlocking feature that provides light-tight closure of the container compartment to protect the product from the penetration of light. A protuberance formed in the container compartment interlocks with a notch formed in the closure for preventing axial movement of the closure. The interlocked protuberance and notch form the light-tight packaging container.

Abstract: The packing and stowing system of roll of automotive electric conductors is characterized by three independent sections that when adjusted, they form a back up cover that prevents the deformation of the cable during its winding and when it is being stowed. The sections are integrated by a cylindrical body that is opened when it is introduced in a bobbin, as guide and subjection element of the wound roll; and a post set on a base as support for the piling up of the packed rolls and the hoop of the platform.

Abstract: A tote assembly to package, store, carry and/or dispense a length of flexible banding material coiled therein is provided. The tote assembly is fabricated from at least two pieces, of the same or different width, that are connected to form a cavity to house a banding material having a defined width. The tote assembly may be connected by one or more post and receptacle connectors and multiple tote assemblies may be stacked by a dimple and depression arrangement. The tote assembly further may include a removable buckle container and a removable cutting tool. Also provided is a method of inserting the banding material directly into a closed tote assembly through a band opening and winding the banding material therewithin.

Abstract: A spiral wound product having indicia thereon. The indicia are disposed on the ends of the product, resulting in less ink usage while providing a functional benefit or an aesthetically-pleasing pattern which can last for the life of the product. Optionally, indicia may be applied to the XY surface of the product as well. The invention is applicable to paper products dispensed from a core, as well as coreless spiral wound paper products. This invention is also applicable to cut-and-stack configurations where the product may be dispensed from a package. The product may be dispensed from the package in either a reach-in or pop-up mode.

Abstract: A photographic film roll. The roll includes a length of photosensitive web material wound about a spool and a light-shielding member wound about the length of photosensitive web material. The light-shielding member includes a transverse fold line spaced from one end of the light-shielding member defining a tongue portion. Applied on an exterior side of the tongue portion is an adhesive. The adhesive tongue portion is bondable to an exterior side of an underlying convolution of the light-shielding member when the light-shielding member is wound about the length of photosensitive web material.

Abstract: A welding wire holder includes a container body having an annular space defined therein for receiving therein a coil of welding wire, and a coil keeper for keeping the coil of welding wire stably in position against floating when the welding wire is pulled out from the container body in an upward direction. The coil keeper is comprised of a layer of spheroidal members spread over the entire area of an upper surface of the coil of welding wire received in the annular space. The spheroidal members thus spread produce a distributed load acting on the upper surface of the coil of welding wire with uniform distribution of load.

Abstract: A strip for dispensing adhesive notes is described. The strip includes a row of at least first, second and third notes disposed consecutively in lateral alignment removably adhered to a row of at least first, second and third release sheets disposed consecutively in lateral alignment such that each note is disposed in alternate staggered relation to each release sheet. The individual note may be removed with its corresponding laterally offset release sheet in order to avoid a continuous release sheet stream at the point of dispensing. The notes and release sheets may be separated by transverse score lines, perforation lines, or lines of weakness in order to facilitate their removal from the strip. The strip may be placed in a row form and placed in a dispenser as part of a dispensing kit.

Abstract: A lightweight packing reel for storing encapsulated semiconductor devices which may be baked for extended periods of time at temperatures sufficiently high to desorb moisture from the packages, and which allows efficient flow of heat and air through the tape and reel assemblage is provided.

Abstract: A reel tape includes a base tape for reel winding, a chip mounting section on the base tape, on which a bare chip is to be mounted and an adhesive layer coated on the chip mounting section. The bare chip is provisionally bonded to the chip mounting section with the adhesive layer interposed therebetween such that the bare chip is detachable. Therefore, the bare chip can be detached from the tape for chip testing, for example, and mounted on the tape again after the testing. The reel tape further includes a protector, e.g. a bar, provided on the base tape and along the chip mounting section in a tape conveying direction. The protector prevents the bare chip from contacting an overlaying portion of the base tape when the base tape is wound on a reel.

Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus for storing and dispensing a vacuum hose of a central vacuum system. The apparatus comprises a base frame, a basket pivotally mounted on a thrust bearing affixed to the base frame, and a conduit rigidly held above the basket relative to the base frame and extending along the pivotal axis of the basket. When a vacuum hose is inserted downward inside the conduit and into the basket, the weight and resiliency of the hose causes the basket to rotate for coiling the hose therein without twisting it. The hose is thereby neatly stowable between uses. In another aspect, the base frame and the basket are installed beneath the floor of a house and the conduit extends upwardly into a wall cabinet above the main floor of the house and near a vacuum inlet socket of the central vacuum system.

Abstract: A wire coil for packaging wire which wire coil includes a liner, wire coiled about the liner and at least one wire tie which secures the coil of wire to the liner. The liner is made of a strip of flexible material and the two ends of the strip are secured together by an end securing mechanism. Each side of the strip has a tie groove that is substantially aligned with each other along the central axis of the wire coil. Each of the tie grooves receives a portion of the wire tie to secure the wire tie in position on the liner. The ends of the strip can be positioned to partially overlap one another. The wire coil may also include at least one position indicator to define the position of the two ends when connected together, and/or at least one placement slot that is positioned between the two side edges and the two ends of the strip.

Abstract: The invention provides an on-line continuous method for producing a masking film roll to be used in painting, comprising corona-discharging the inner surface of a tubular film of a polyolefinic resin, cutting the tubular film open, folding the film in the lengthwise direction in a particular manner, partly attaching an adhesive tape to the film along its lengthwise one edge in such a manner that the adhesive surface of the tape is made to face the corona-discharged surface of the film and that the thus-attached tape is left to have a non-attached part in its lengthwise direction, and winding up the film around a tubular core to be a roll, provides the masking film roll as produced by the method in which the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape attached to thereto faces opposite to the non-corona-discharged surface of the uppermost layer of the folded film, and provides a tubular film of a polyolefinic resin from which the masking film of the invention is produced and of which the inner surface has been coron

Abstract: A method for punching a template is provided comprising the steps of partially punching the template by applying a first punch to a first surface of the template to form a recessed portion thereof and by applying a first die to a second surface of the template to form a projected portion thereof, so as to produce a first shear plane connected with the first surface on a peripheral surface of the recessed portion and a second shear plane connected with the second surface on a peripheral surface of said projected portion; returning the projected portion so as to be substantially aligned with the recessed portion by holding the first surface and the second surface between a second punch and a second die; and fully punching the template by applying a third punch to the second surface and a third die to the first surface to as to produce a third shear plane connected with the second surface on a peripheral surface of the recessed portion and a fracture plane connected between the third shear plane and the first sh

Abstract: An envelope made of tubular net material is stretched around a glove dispensing box or the like and closed on each end. Positioned immediately adjacent an opening in the dispensing box is a sphincter closure in the net material. The sphincter closure is created by cutting a hole in the net material and weaving an elastic band in a circle around the hole. Closure of the netting on either end of the dispensing box is accomplished by stitching, safety pins, or other such closures. It is preferable that one end of the envelope be permanently closed with stitching or a tied cord or the like. It is also preferable that the second end be releasably closed with any of a number of well-known bag or netting closure devices.

Abstract: A windshield washing service unit for providing a station for holding the equipment and supplies needed for cleaning windshields and other windows. The windshield washing service unit includes a housing with a spaced apart pair of side walls, spaced apart front and back walls extending between the side walls, and a bottom wall extending between the side walls and connecting the front and back walls together. The front, back, and bottom walls define a receptacle therebetween. An insert is inserted into the receptacle. The insert defines an open topped reservoir designed for holding a liquid therein. An elongate dowel is extended between and rotatably mounted to the side walls above the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single paperboard sheet of material which can be folded upon itself to form a container which can support in its interior material to be provided in roll form with a supporting core. The sheet comprises four major wall panels which are aligned in a row with a major flap insert panel, each of the major wall panels having a pair of minor side wall panels aligned with minor side edges of the major wall panels, at least three of the of the major wall panels having pairs minor side panels aligned at minor side edges with holes therein, with at least two adjacent pairs of minor side panels and the major side panels most distant from each other having holes therein. This sheet may be folded upon itself to provide a self-supporting carton with holes in opposite minor side panels which can support a core or a roll of material on a core. Internal locking pieces may be provided so that no stapling or gluing of the panels is needed to secure the carton together.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus for packaging thermal transfer ribbons and other material having similar packaging requirements is provided. The packaging apparatus includes a pair of flat pieces having protrusions for locating pairs of thermal transfer ribbons and take-up reels in close proximity. The flat pieces and protrusions include features which prevent rotation, telescoping, edge damage or contamination of the thermal transfer ribbons during shipping processes.

Abstract: A paint and stain remover article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid with two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive liquid formulation for removing paint, stains and other marks absorbed in the substrate, the liquid formulation comprising an aliphatic solvent, a terpene, a glycol ether or dibasic ester, and a ketone or acetate, whereby initial removal action is achieved by the liquid formulation, and final removal action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate and by the absorption of the dissolved marking residue into the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels is provided in a continuous rolled cylinder which is a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container. An opening in the lid of the container allows the user to remove individual towels which contain the appropriate amount of liquid formulation thereon.

Abstract: A structure is provided for supporting and spacing rolls of web material. The structure includes an elongated member with first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface has a plurality of spaced, semi-cylindrical indentations therein for receiving the rolls of webbed material. A recess is located in each side portion of each semi-cylindrical indentation so as to form corresponding convex protrusions on the second, opposed surfaces. Bridging is placed along the second surface between the convex protrusion formed by a recess and a first semi-cylindrical indentation and the convex protrusion formed by the recess in a second, adjacent semi-cylindrical indentation.

Abstract: This invention relates to end caps for supporting cylindrical rolls of material with the axes of the rolls extending vertically. The end caps are formed in one piece of molded pulp to secure and protect the rolls during shipment.

Abstract: A foldable container for storing and transporting rolled articles wound on a spool or a support tube, comprising a top cover, a bottom panel fixed to the bottom frame, front and rear partition panels, and left and right panels. The front and rear panels are each divided into upper and lower parts along division lines, and formed therein with support holes aligned with the division lines and opposed between the front and rear partition panels. The two halves of each of the support holes are covered at their inner peripheries with elastic protectors, and opposite end parts of the support tubes are received in the support holes so as to suspend the rolled articles between the partition panels. Thereby it is possible to surely store the rolled articles with less time and labor, and to reduce consumption of packing material to a minimum value with no damage thereto being caused even though primary packing is eliminated.

Abstract: An injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials is disclosed, which is formed of a noncrystalline resin composition containing 50 wt % or more of a noncrystalline resin having a melt flow rate of from 1 to 60 g/10 min, a flexural modulus of elasticity of 20,000 kg/cm.sup.2 or more and a thermal deformation temperature of 70.degree. C. or higher, from 0.1 to 45 wt % of one or more of a rubbery material, a thermoplastic elastomer and an ethylene copolymer resin, from 0.01 to 49.9 wt % of one or more of a light-shielding material and a fibrous filler and from 0.001 to 20 wt % of one or more of an antioxidant, an age resistor, an ultraviolet absorbent, a fatty acid metal salt, a radical scavenger, a hydrate double salt compound and an oxidation inhibitory synergistic effect-providing agent. Also disclosed are a method for forming the injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials and a package using the injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method improving the storage qualities of a container or film holder comprising providing a container wherein at least a portion of the structure of said container comprises a molecular sieve or calcium, magnesium, or aluminum salt.