Abstract: A sanitizing device is disclosed that has a channel extending through the device. The sanitizing device has a coupler for attaching it to a sewer cleaning machine for running its cable and/or cover tube through the channel. A set of ultraviolet LEDs illuminate the channel and disinfect the cable or cover tube running through the sanitizing device. Also, a system including a power transmission device and the sanitizing device is disclosed.

Abstract: A cargo strap rolling assembly for wrapping a cargo strap into a roll for storage includes a grip that includes a handle, a guide and a shaft. A first disk is slidable onto the shaft and a peg is coupled to the first disk. An end of the cargo strap can be wrapped around the peg when the cargo strap is passed through the guide. A second disk engages the peg such that the first disk is rotatably coupled to the second disk. A barrel is slidable onto the shaft and the barrel releasably engages the second disk such that the barrel is rotatably coupled to the second disk. A crank is removably attachable to the barrel for rotating the barrel around the shaft. In this way the cargo strap is wrapped around the barrel to form a roll for storage.

Abstract: A restriction device for preventing deformation of restriction plate of reel is disclosed. The restriction device includes a first circular restrictor, a second circular restrictor, a block member and a first push member. A clamping space exists between the first and second circular restrictors mounted on a shaft and is configured to accommodate a reel mounted on the shaft. The second circular restrictor is able to be moved on the shaft in an axial direction, the block member is fixed on the shaft and the first push member is placed between the block member and the second circular restrictor. The first push member is configured to apply a force to push the second circular restrictor toward the first circular restrictor to press a first restriction plate of the reel such that the deformation of the first restriction plate is prevented.

Abstract: A system for sensing element adjustment and material belt detection comprises a machine body, adjustable clamping device, material disk and sensing system. The adjustable clamping device being configured on a material belt of said machine body, an adjustable plate being configured on an adjusting element of a main body of the adjustable clamping device, and an adjustable rod being configured on the adjustable plate allow forming a triangle pivot support with two fixing rods of the main body. Furthermore, an elastic element is configured between the adjustable plate and main body to allow the adjustable plate to drive the adjustable rod to achieve an elastic adjustment support in such a way to allow the mounting of the material disks of different hole diameters through the adjustable rod. Furthermore, a material belt detection device of the present invention may detect the material belt stably and effectively.

Abstract: It is described a winding apparatus for wrapping a material around a core of flat shape that rotates around a rotation axis rotating in its turn with a circular trajectory, controlling the laws of motion both of the core rotation around its axis and of the circular trajectory of its rotation axis, motor driven independently by means of electric cams, such as to cancel the variations of position and speed of the material at the entrance of the core The winding apparatus is used for producing electric energy accumulating devices.

Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element, defining a longitudinal axis and an axial end thereof, and having a central winding structure and a length of fluted filter material wound about the winding structure with the flutes of the media oriented to provide for filtration of fluid passing axially through the filter element. An edge of filter media defines the axial end of the filter element when the media is wound about the winding structure. An axial end of the winding structure is disposed adjacent the axial end of the filter element. A winding feature extends substantially axially outward from the axial end of the winding structure to a distal end of the winding feature. The filter media is wrapped about the winding structure such that the axial end of the filter element is disposed substantially flush with the distal end of the winding feature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for handling a number of sleeves, preferably paper sleeves, before, during and after rolling up of a paper web each thereon, at least one insert sleeve bent from a rigid material web and having a length substantially corresponding to the total length of the rolls being inserted in the rolls for simultaneous handling thereof, wherein the insert sleeve is polygonal, e.g. triangular, rectangular, etc.

Abstract: A transporting device for transporting a wheelchair directly on a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, the device being configured to include a frame attachment portion for attaching the bracket to a frame portion of a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, a spaced-apart portion configured to receive and secure a portion of a foot rest of a wheelchair, and a spaced-apart wheelchair axle receiving and securement portion located at a level above the frame attachment portion and the portion for receiving and securing a portion of the foot rest.

Abstract: A winding and cutting machine for rolled paper provided with a roller shaft holding a roll from an inner side, a feeding roller and a feeding aid roller to hold and pull the paper for a predetermined length, and a fixed cutting blade disposed between the feeding roller and a winding rotational body which is constructed as to press the paper to the fixed cutting blade into the predetermined length by winding the paper and giving tensile force to the paper.

Abstract: A device for winding and/or unwinding a film at a constant speed includes a reel comprising two coaxial annular support areas, having the same diameter, which are separated by a concavity and which are spaced out from one another by a distance that is slightly smaller than the width of the film. The two support areas pivot freely. Guide means guide the film laterally in order to wind the film on the reel such that the lateral edges thereof rest on the two support areas of the reel respectively. Two parallel drive belts are supported respectively on said edges, along the length of an arc of circle with a predetermined angle at the center. The invention applied to a film in an optoelectronic apparatus, such as a scanning and analysis device.

Abstract: A method and system for packaging draperies includes the use of a packaging element. The packaging element has a central core having a C-shaped configuration which is sandwiched between two side panels. A drapery is wound around the core to define a drapery package which is packed into a carton with other drapery packages for shipping.

Abstract: A dual-mode hose roller including a crank and a mounting plate may be used to roll up collapsed hose into either a compact hose roll or an expanded hose coil. The crank and mounting plate are arranged to facilitate transmission of torque from the crank to the desired type of hose winding. When a compact hose roll is desired, torque is transmitted directly to the hose. When an expanded hose coil is desired, torque is transmitted to the hose through the mounting plate and several extension arms. The extension arms are sized so that the hose roller forms an expanded hose coil having a suitable diameter for structural fire hose. The mounting plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed support through a bearing and, optionally, a ratchet mechanism. Using the hose roller, preparation is made for fighting a structural fire arranging a section of collapsed hose into a hose bundle. A section of hose is rolled up into an expanded hose coil and arranged into a number of hose loops to form a hose bundle.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser and folder system has a frame subassembly having front and rear parallel panels, an upper feeder roller and a lower feeder roller. Each panel has a large aperture and a paper roll holder aperture and a lower roller aperture and an upper roller slot. A paper rotation subassembly has a cylindrical housing with a cutting edge and a guide, and roller arm and a backplate. A pulley subassembly has a rotator bolt with two threaded ends and a bushing and threaded nuts and larger and smaller pulleys each with a central hole, and a belt between the pulleys.

Abstract: A flat tape dispenser of a continuous length of pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) tape is wound around a flat panel core producing a more compact, more convenient and easier to carry PSA tape dispenser. The tape utilizes an easy-tear feature. The flat tape dispenser is manufactured by winding the PSA tape on a round shaft of Teflon or a shaft covered by a release liner or release coating. The fully wound PSA tape is removed from the shaft, a flat panel core is inserted and the roll is flattened so the inside seals against the core. Alternatively, the PSA tape is wound on a deformable core and then flattened to its final shape.

Abstract: Core for winding self-adhesively coated materials in web form, wherein the outer contour of the core is formed by at least one substantially round, self-contained segment, the ends of which run together in an edge, with a) the round segment being shaped convexly with respect to the axis of the core, b) the normals to the surface of the round segment being aligned substantially orthogonally with respect to the axis of the core, c) the edge being aligned substantially parallel with respect to the axis of the core and the core having a recess on the inside, so that the roll together with the core can be fitted on commercially available adhesive tape dispensers which have cylindrical core holders.

Abstract: A dual-mode hose roller including a crank and a mounting plate may be used to roll up collapsed hose into either a compact hose roll or an expanded hose coil. The crank and mounting plate are arranged to facilitate transmission of torque from the crank to the desired type of hose winding. When a compact hose roll is desired, torque is transmitted directly to the hose. When an expanded hose coil is desired, torque is transmitted to the hose through the mounting plate and several extension arms. The extension arms are sized so that the hose roller forms an expanded hose coil having a suitable diameter for structural fire hose. The mounting plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed support through a bearing and, optionally, a ratchet mechanism. Using the hose roller, preparation is made for fighting a structural fire arranging a section of collapsed hose into a hose bundle. A section of hose is rolled up into an expanded hose coil and arranged into a number of hose loops to form a hose bundle.

Abstract: The tape dispenser has a housing accommodating a tape. The tape consists of a carrier ribbon carrying a coating of a composition. The housing also accommodates used carrier ribbon from which the composition has been removed. The supply of tape is held in an elongated reel wound around a pair of spaced and independently rotatable spool members. Ends of the carrier ribbon are connected together, and the used carrier ribbon is stored on the reel with remaining unused tape.

Abstract: A fire hose winding apparatus. The apparatus includes an elongated, horizontal frame, or extension arm, having an inner end detachably coupled to a fire truck, or other available support. A horizontal spindle extends transversely from an outer end of the frame. A hub assembly is mounted for rotation on the spindle and threadably secured thereon with a fastener knob. The hub assembly includes a centrally positioned hub and a plurality of radially extending hub arms. Hose arms are detachably and adjustably coupled to the outer ends of each hub arm. The outer extremity of each hose arm is provided with an L-shaped hose catcher bracket. The hose arms are set at a predetermined radially extending distance from the hub, to provide a support and forming frame for the fire hose. A cranking handle is detachably coupled to a selected hose arm. An end portion of the fire hose is placed over one of the catcher brackets, and the handle is rotated to wind successive layers of hose over the form provided by the brackets.

Abstract: A non-lighttight carrier for an unexposed film roll has a body having three closed sides and an open side. The body has at least one open end. The body has a curved inner wall. The body has a plurality of external, longitudinally extending rib members. A convolute, flexible guide member is joined to the body. The guide member is disposed in the open side. The guide member and body define a space for the film roll and a film access slot. A camera has slots that engage the rib members.

Abstract: A method of producing a coreless roll from a web of fiber-based material, comprising laying a leading end (2a) of a material web around a non-expandable winding-on axle (3) having a fixed diameter of at least 35 mm and rotating the axle so as to wind the web (2) onto the axle. A friction-reducing agent in the form of water is applied to the axle or to the first turn or turns of the material web, thereby to reduce friction between the web and the axle. The axle is withdrawn from the resultant roll after completion of the web winding-on process.

Abstract: A method of winding a length of a conveyor belt onto a support structure which is delivered to the location where it is to be used, and then unwound. The length of conveyor belt is then spliced to other lengths of conveyor belt to form a continuous conveyor belt. The particular support structure has an elongate configuration so that when the belt is wound on the support structure, it extends along a winding path that has 180.degree. curves at opposite ends, these being joined by upper and lower straight path sections parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure. The use of this support structure, as well as the method of the present invention, provide greater efficiency and savings. Specifically, usually belt sections of greater lengths can be shipped, thus reducing costs of splicing the belt sections at the end location, as well as other advantages.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a coreless roll of web material comprises a mandrel. The mandrel has a plurality of radially extending projections at spaced intervals. The free end of the web material is then pressed against the mandrel by a pressure roller for the initial winding of a roll. Affixing binder is applied to the pressure roller, and the web material is pressed between the pressure roller and the projections of the mandrel to transfer the affixing binder from the pressure roller to at least the first two windings of the roll whereby they are releasably affixed together. The web material is wound about the mandrel to provide a fully wound roll. The roll is thereafter severed from the remainder of the web material. The mandrel is then removed from the roll to render the roll coreless.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting ribbon which utilizes a reel that is mounted on a frame. The reel is to be manually rotated with a length of ribbon to be wound on the peripheral surface of the reel which comprises a plurality of elongated arms. One revolution of the reel to be completed for a single length of ribbon. Upon the desired number of revolutions of the reel, the ribbon is then to be cut in a direction along the length of the reel which will result in a producing of a plurality of identical lengths of ribbon. The peripheral surface of the reel is adjustable radially relative to the rotating center shaft of the reel.

Abstract: A vertical winding apparatus includes a winding core generally formed from a flat sheet and having an irregular trapezoidal shape for supporting a continuous belt of packaging blanks. The winding core includes an upper bar separated from a lower body by a pair of opposite support notches which are configured to receive the upper edge of the continuous belt of packaging blanks. Opposite the upper bar portion of the winding core is a slot formed from the bottom edge of the core which is configured to engage a mating slot formed in a rotating drive shaft for rotationally interlocking the winding core to the drive shaft. Further, an unwinding stand is provided which supports the winding core carrying a supply of continuous belt wound thereon. The unwinding stand includes a support frame having wheels at one end and an adjustment screw assembly at an opposite end adapted to tilt one side of the unwinding stand to facilitate removal of the belt wound onto the winding core.

Abstract: An apparatus for booms, preferably so-called self-expanding booms, which includes a plate arranged on a platform, which plate is rotatable by a motor unit. The apparatus also includes a winder for winding up the boom. The winder is placed in the middle of the plate. A feeder for feeding-in the boom is arranged at an outer portion of the platform. The platform and the motor unit feeder are designed in that way that the later ones can be plugged into and out from the platform. The plate is designed in that way that it can be driven by a gear pinion which is arranged in the motor unit, and which goes into engagement with the plate when the motor unit is plugged into the platform. The feeder is designed and positioned in that way that the boom can be pressed togetherto a compact package when the boom is pulled-in, without need of extra guiding rolls.

Abstract: An adjustable ribbon cutter for cutting large quantities of rolled ribbon quickly and uniformly to selected lengths is disclosed. Two posts extend upwardly from base elements attachable or adherent by weight to a table at different selectable spaced apart locations, the distance between which is established by indicia on the table or a measuring element. Ribbon is continuously wrapped around the spaced apart posts for a selected number of turns. Then all the turns can be cut somewhere along the length to produce a plurality of uniformly cut ribbon lengths. The length of the final ribbon cuts depends only upon the length of the table or flat surface. Further, the posts, themselves can be of telescoping construction to allow compact storage, and can be tapered to allow seating of the ribbons without slippage.

Abstract: A winding device is provided for winding a web to expose its underside. When wallpapering, rolled prepasted wallcovering is first cut into appropriate lengths. The cut lengths have a memory of their rolled condition and tend to automatically re-roll into the rolled condition with the dry adhesive oriented internally. The winding device of the instant invention permits the wallcovering to be rolled into a condition with the dry adhesive oriented externally as to permit the subsequent wetting and application of the wallpaper. A rectangular member with a centrally disposed slot is provided to be adapted to a hand held rotary device such as an electric screwdriver or drill. The rectangular member may be substantially flat. The slot is designed to receive the first end of a web such as wallpaper. The elongated slot may be modified by a semi-triangular guide element to permit the web to be threaded thereto in a more efficient manner.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser and folder system has a frame subassembly having front and rear parallel panels, an upper feeder roller and a lower feeder roller. Each panel has a large aperture and a paper roll holder aperture and a lower roller aperture and an upper roller slot. A paper rotation subassembly has a cylindrical housing with a cutting edge and a guide, and roller arm and a backplate. A pulley subassembly has a rotator bolt with two threaded ends and a bushing and threaded nuts and larger and smaller pulleys each with a central hole, and a belt between the pulleys.