Abstract: A gear inspection system comprises a spindle that receives a gear for inspection. The spindle includes an arbor with a central tapered structure, an annular substrate coupled to securements, each securement having a post and a ball. The arbor includes a bias member (which could be the posts of the securements) to bias the securements toward the central tapered structure such that the securements maintain contact with the central tapered structure regardless of a location of the annular substrate. The gear inspection system also includes a fixing mechanism that positions the gear on the spindle, a laser that emits a signal at a point of interest of the gear creating a reflected signal, and a receiver that receives the reflected signal. A processor transforms inputs from a user interface into adjustment instructions wherein an adjustment in a certain orientation is independent of an adjustment in other orientations.

Abstract: A modular dunnage machine assembly consists essentially of discrete modules of grouped dunnage machine components, the dunnage assembly being usable for expanding, stitching and/or compressing and/or pulling, and cutting, sheet stock material into separate strips of dunnage or other cushioning product. The modules can be individually mounted to the assembly and stabilized thereon, before being securely connected to the assembly, for purposes of component part replacement or initially assembly. In some embodiments, the modules consist essentially of a gear and motor module, an expander module, a power supply module, an internal mounting frame module and a cutter module.

Abstract: A paper towel dispenser for use with a paper towel roll includes a base, and a rod supported on the base and extending upwardly from the base at a non-perpendicular angle.

Abstract: The present invention is a toilet paper roll holder that includes a pair of elongate arms, a vertical support, and a base member. Each of the elongate arms has a first surface. The first surface corresponding to each of the elongate arms are curved to have a roll of toilet paper positioned thereon. Each of the elongate arms has a second surface. The second surface corresponding to each of the elongate arms are biased inwardly therein. The second surface corresponding to each of the elongate arms face each other. Each of the elongate arms is secured to the vertical support. The vertical support is positioned between the elongate arms. The vertical support has the elongate arms being spaced apart from each other providing tension to the elongate arms to retain the roll of toilet paper. The base member has a top surface and a peripheral edge. The vertical support is secured to the top surface of the base member.

Abstract: A lockout system that is configured to limit use of a rolled web material dispenser assembly to dispense only authorized rolls of web material. The lockout system includes respective first and second mating registration elements that removeably cooperate with one another and provide a rotational cooperation therebetween when engaged with one another. One of the registration elements is non-removeably associated with each authorized roll of web material and the mating registration element is associated with the rolled web material dispenser assembly. The first registration element is supported by the bore of discrete authorized rolls of web material. The corresponding and mating second registration element is supported by the roll dispenser. Mating of the first and second registration elements provides a rotatable linkage that facilitates rotation of the roll relative to the dispenser assembly during the dispense activity.

Abstract: A lockout system that is configured to limit use of a rolled web material dispenser assembly to dispense only authorized rolls of web material. The lockout system includes respective first and second mating registration elements that removeably cooperate with one another and provide a rotational cooperation therebetween when engaged with one another. One of the registration elements is associated with each authorized roll of web material and the mating registration element is associated with the rolled web material dispenser assembly. The first registration element defines an insert engaged with a bore of discrete authorized rolls of web material. The corresponding and mating second registration element defines a hub that is supported by the roll dispenser. Mating of the first and second registration elements provides a rotatable linkage that facilitates rotation of the roll relative to the dispenser assembly during the dispense activity.

Abstract: A lockout system that limits use of a rolled web material dispenser assembly to dispense only authorized rolls of web material. The lockout system includes a hub and an insert that cooperate with one another to define mating registration elements that removeably cooperate with one another and provide a rotational cooperation therebetween when engaged with one another. The insert is shaped to be received in a bore of discrete authorized roll of web material. In one embodiment, the insert includes an overlapping portion formed between opposing ends of the insert and preferably between rotational bearing surfaces associated therewith. In another embodiment, the hub supported by the dispenser is moveable relative to the dispenser and renders the hub unavailable for operative cooperation with inserts that are not configured for cooperation therewith.

Abstract: A rotary shaver 1 comprises at least an external cutting element 7 and a disc-shaped element 10. The disc-shaped element covers at least part of the external cutting element. The external cutting element is at least provided with a passage 11. The disc-shaped element is at least provided with a pen 17 having a length, which pen is press-fitted in the passage. Between a wall 22 of the passage and the pen at least one vent 21 extends at least along the length of the pen. The pen is provided with at least three ribs 19 extending parallel to a central axis of the pen, wherein the at least one vent is located between adjacent ribs and the wall of the passage.

Abstract: A yarn feeder may comprise a winding wheel, a driving member, at least a locating member, and a plurality of tension pieces. The winding wheel has a first end and a second end, and a plurality of locating holes are formed on the winding wheel adjacent to the first end. The driving member has a ring coupled with the second end of the winding wheel, and the ring comprises at least a driving rod extended along an outer surface of the winding wheel from the second end to the first end, and an end of the driving rod close to the first end which comprises a driving portion and a connecting portion thereon. The locating member comprises a shell, a pivot shaft, a first column, and a locating column. The tension pieces are respectively connected between the ring of the driving member and the first end of the winding wheel.

Abstract: A spindle for mounting a roll of wiping material thereon. The spindle has a longitudinal extension and direction and includes a body and at least three elongated spring elements extending along the longitudinal direction. The body has a center section adapted to hold the roll, and each elongated spring element has a first end and a second end. The spindle is adapted to hold the roll and to be rotated about an essentially horizontal axis. The at least three elongated spring elements are arranged for stabilizing the roll on the center section. The first end and the second end of each spring element are fixedly attached to the body such that the spring elements are fixedly positioned in the longitudinal direction on the body. A holder for a roll of wiping material comprising such a spindle is also presented.

Abstract: A sheet storage cassette which contains a print sheet in roll form and is attached to a printing apparatus, comprises: a shaft which retaining the print sheet in roll form; and a support portion rotatably supporting the shaft, wherein an urging member protrudes from a maximum outer diameter of the shaft while the print sheet is not attached to the shaft, and urges the inner surface of a hollow portion of the print sheet while the print sheet is attached to the shaft, and a rib portion which continuously extends in a rotational direction and contacts a pickup guide, when the urging member rotates, the rib portion is provided to prevent the pickup guide from interfering with the urging member which rotates together with the shaft.

Abstract: An arbor mounted disc adjusting apparatus includes a tube that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has a pair of elongated breaks therein extending through the first and second ends to partition the tube into a first section and a second section. A coupler retains the first and second sections together in a tubular configuration. An actuation assembly is mechanically coupled to the first and second sections to selectively move the first and second sections toward or away from each other. A plurality of separator discs is mounted on the tube so that the tube extends through the discs. The discs are movable on the tube when the first and second sections abut each other and are retained in place by friction between the discs and the tube when the first and second sections are moved apart from each other.

Abstract: A web of a first sheet material and a web of a second sheet material are laminated together by a process wherein the sheet materials are wound, in an interleaved relationship, upon a roller having a radially displaceable outer surface. The roller and webs and then subjected to heating and/or a low-pressure environment so as to complete the lamination. A body of adhesive material, such as a hot melt adhesive, may be interposed between the webs and the heating or low pressure environment can activate this adhesive. Further disposed are particular configurations of rollers with radially displaceable surfaces.

Abstract: A device centralizes a roll of toilet tissue onto a rod or spindle. Assuming the roll of tissue has an inner diameter D and a width W, and that the rod or spindle has an outer diameter d1, the invention comprises a pair of disks and a plurality of flexible elements interconnecting the disks and maintaining the disks in spaced-apart relation. The disks are separated by a distance corresponding to W, thereby defining a cylindrical volume having a central longitudinal axis. Each disk has an outer diameter D? slightly less than D, and an inner diameter d1? slightly greater than d1. Each flexible element has a central section extending outwardly beyond the cylindrical volume, such that when a roll of toilet tissue is inserted over the device the elements flex inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis and achieve a frictional coupling to the roll.

Abstract: A membrane packing dispenser includes a rotary shaft sleeve and a holding sleeve. The cylindrical portion of the rotary shaft sleeve is step-shaped and formed with a lower portion to be fitted with a membrane reel and an upper portion for receiving the cylindrical portion of the holding sleeve. The lower portion of the rotary shaft sleeve has its outer wall bored with plural slots respectively disposed therein with a tightening plate having its upper opposite sides respectively fixed with an engage projection. Thus, the lower portion of the rotary shaft sleeve can be firmly engaged with the end of a membrane reel by the engage projections of the tightening plates. The engage projections can be elastically adjusted to shift; therefore, the rotary shaft sleeves are applicable to various membrane reels with a little difference in size.

Abstract: The lamination apparatus of this invention is furnished with a supporting member for a core roll around which films and so forth are wound. The supporting member is durable and can hold firmly the core roll without slip of the core roll for the shaft. The lamination apparatus is to form lamination layers of laminate film pasted on the surface of the printed matters like computer output media, posters, advertising fliers and so forth. The supporting member for a core roll is comprised of a flexible tube 74 like a soft vinyl tube with both ends fixed with fitting 75 in the grooves made on the cylindrical surface of the shaft 71 cut in the axial direction which supports a core roll of laminate film, carrier film and so forth.

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor supports adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: A roll core is adapted for fitting into an open end of a roll core for supporting said roll core while said roll core is capable of rotating with respect to said handle. The handle includes a hollow holder body having a plurality of side-by-side side wall arcuate segments and a plurality of stiffening ribs formed longitudinally around the holder body, wherein the stiffening ribs are positioned spacedly apart to separate the plurality of arcuate segments into groups of resilient rotor supports adapted for compressive constraint within said roll core for enabling the roll core to be smoothly rotated with respect to the holder body. The handle further includes a flange radially and outwardly extended from a proximal end of the holder body integrally.

Abstract: A reel support for rotating reels in a magnetic tape cassette inserted in a magnetic tape recording-and-playing apparatus, is a resin mold and comprises a support stage having a reel post and blades integrally connected to and standing upright from the support stage. The upright blades extend in the longitudinal slots made in the circumference of the upright reel post. Each upright blade has a nail formed on its tip end, partially appearing from the circumference of the upright reel post to the extent of being caught by a selected projection in the indented-aperture of either reel. Each longitudinal slot has a stepwise indent formed on one side facing the tail side of the nail of the blade, thus permitting the corner of the nail to be engaged with the stepwise indent of the one side of the longitudinal slot when the blade is yieldingly bent as a counter action to the pushing of the confronting projection.

Abstract: A dispensing machine for wipe material with the reel in a frontal position of the type includes a housing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5-6) built into the drum, a cam and start sprig for starting and returning the drum and a device to prevent loops in the material paid out from the reel (B) of material. The device includes a reel holder (16) capable of engaging and positioning itself on a fixed support (17) physically joined to the rear wall of the bottom of the housing, said reel holder being rotatably mounted on support (17) in opposition to a spring and in that the reel holder is devised to position itself on a long bearing surface (17b) of support (17), being locked into position relative to the latter and in that the reel holder co-operates with the core or spindle of the reel of wipe material in order to drive it.

Abstract: An expandable, self-adjusting core plug which will maintain a fit between core plug and an out-of-round web roll core. The present invention accomplishes this by providing a core plug with a number of individual, elongated beveled ribs and a corresponding beveled spindle, both of which cooperatively and axially adjust the thickness of the core plug to meet variations in the inner diameter of the core.

Abstract: A paper roll holder for rotatably supporting a paper towel roll having a core with open ends. The holder includes a support structure having first and second attachment portions and two hubs insertable into the core of the paper towel roll for holding the paper towel roll. Each hub is rotatably coupled to an associated attachment portion of the support structure, each hub having a body having an axis and a resilient compressible sidewall having a maximum at rest diameter. The sidewall being radially compressible from the at rest position to a plurality of smaller diameters, whereby the sidewall is insertable into the open end of a plurality of differently sized cores. The paper roll holder can be placed in the housing of a paper towel dispenser.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a roll tensioner adapted to hold a medium roll rotatably mounted thereon for providing a printable medium strip to the imaging device. The roll tensioner comprises a torsion mechanism exerting torsion to the printable medium strip that tends to pull back the printable medium strip and, thus, to prevent slack of the printable medium strip, the roll tensioner further including a torsion control mechanism to prevent the torsion from getting too large to stop the rotation of the printable medium roll, the roll tensioner also including a clutch mechanism to prevent damage to the torsion mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved reel support for rotating reels in a magnetic tape cassette inserted in a magnetic tape recording-and-playing apparatus. The reel support is a resin mold, and it comprises a support stage having a reel post and blades integrally connected to and standing upright from the support stage. The upright blades extend in the longitudinal slots made in the circumference of the upright reel post. Each upright blade has a nail formed on its tip end, partially appearing from the circumference of the upright reel post to the extent of being caught by a selected projection in the indented-aperture of either reel. Each longitudinal slot has a stepwise indent formed on one side facing the tail side of the nail of the blade, thus permitting the corner of the nail to be engaged with the stepwise indent of the one side of the longitudinal slot when the blade is yieldingly bent as a counter action to the pushing of the confronting projection.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for converting sheets of paper into cushioning dunnage. The apparatus includes a supply assembly, a conversion mechanism, a cutting assembly and a cutting assembly interlock device. The supply assembly supports the paper which is to be converted. The conversion assembly crumples single ply paper into cushioning dunnage and the cutting assembly cuts the newly formed dunnage into desired lengths, where the dunnage is allowed to fall into a container to cushion an item within the container. The cutting assembly interlock device permits activation of the cutting assembly only when the cutting assembly has fully moved into the proper, cutting position.

Abstract: A rolled sheet material dispenser and holder that allows one to tear off a single sheet at a time without unrolling unwanted sheets. The apparatus is designed so that the moment of inertia of the core element and paper roll are sufficient to retard excessive spooling when a sheet is torn off the roll.

Abstract: A yarn package holder wherein a plurality of circumferentially spaced blades are pivotally connected to a pair of axially spaced discs adapted to be connected to the creel of a textile machine. A detent assembly is provided between the blades and discs so that the blades can be pivoted and fixed at a desired radial position relative to the discs for supporting yarn package tubes of different diameters. The blades are rigidly held against the inside surface of the yarn package tube.