Abstract: A media processing device includes a cavity configured to receive a supply of media; a media exit; a fixed media guide configured to guide the media along a media feed path from the cavity to the media exit; a platen roller configured to move the media along the media feed path from the supply toward the media exit; and a movable media guide extending laterally across the media feed path at a position between the platen roller and the cavity. The movable media guide is biased toward the media feed path and is configured to apply a force to the media. The movable media guide is convexly curved toward the media feed path.

Abstract: A collapsible article is disclosed herein which comprises: a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing longitudinally extending edges, a flute extending along one edge, a bead extending along the other edge and adapted to fit within the flute of an adjacent slat, and at least one opening transversely extending between the bead and flute; and at least one elongated elastic member received in and extending through said at least one opening of each slat so that the slats are selectively positionable between (i) an expanded, hollow form having opposing open ends, and (ii) a collapsed, substantially flat form. The collapsible article preferably further comprises a support member engageable with the slats in their expanded form and removable from the slats to allow collapse thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible box includes: a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left-side panel, a right-side panel and a top panel for forming a box of parallelepiped shape, each panel consisting of a plurality of bamboo strips juxtapositionally connected with one another by at least a fastening member transversely linking the bamboo strips, each panel having at least a reinforcing rib secured with the plurality of bamboo strips and each panel having a pair of opposite end portions each forming an acute angle of 45 degrees, whereby upon folding of the two neighboring panels, the two acute angles of the two neighboring reinforcing ribs will form a right angle for forming a strong stable right-angle elbow structure of the two neighboring reinforcing ribs as assembled by the two neighboring panels; and upon tying of the fastening members on an assembled box by folding the plurality of panels, the box as assembled can be strongly durably constructed for storing foods or goods therein; and upon unfolding of the panels

Abstract: A rural mailbox cover has a slat assembly which overlays the arcuate roof and opposite side walls formed by a center panel of the mailbox, the assembly having parallel slats of equal lengths which are arranged in a row and joined by elongated flexible and preferably resiliently extensible elements that extend transversely of the row of slats and are fixed to each slat at the interiorly facing side of the assembly. A center group of slats are beveled at their opposite side edges to facilitate a contiguous slat edge arrangement for the group as they overlay the arcuate roof of the mailbox and the opposite ends of each slat are beveled to accommodate the location of the door flange and a bead at the juncture of the center and rear wall panels of the mailbox. The opposite end panels of the mailbox are covered by components that have a plate with a decorative strip that forms a flange that projects inwardly to overlay the adjacent ends of the slats in the slat assembly.

Abstract: A wall construction for wire-bound boxes utilizing split cleats in at least one pair of opposing walls, wherein two rectangular panels or mats are aligned in the same wall, the opposing ends of the cleats of the panels being shortened for receiving therebetween an auxiliary support member, the support member being clamped between the opposing ends of the upper and lower cleats when the wires are tightened in the assembly of the walls. A face board or a pair of face boards, bridges the opposing ends of the panels and the auxiliary support member therebetween.

Abstract: A ventilated shipping carton formed of a pair of identical, fibreboard, top and bottom closures each having a four sided vertical rim and a plurality of flaps secured to opposite sides of the rim and movable from an overlapping closed position to an unfolded, spread position for opening the carton, a plurality of wood veneer slats arranged vertically between the rims of the closures, and spaced apart for ventilation to form four sides of the rectangular carton body, and a plurality of spaced, horizontal binding wires wound about and embracing the rims of the top and bottom closures and secured to the closure rims and the ends of the slats. The invention further contemplates the method of making the carton as inclusive of the following steps:1. forming each closure from a planar fibreboard blank by slitting and scoring to define the rim and flap portions;2. arranging the slats in spaced parallel relation in one plane;3.