Abstract: A core intended to be used as a support for a roll of paper, especially toilet paper, is formed by winding at least one strip made of tissue, the strip being impregnated, at least locally, with starch so as to improve its stiffness. Thus configured, a core is provided having both a mechanical strength suitable for the envisaged use and a greatly improved ability to disintegrate relative to a cardboard core so as to allow it to be able to be disposed of directly in a toilet bowl without risk of blocking the soil pipe.

Abstract: A coil component has a core including a winding core extending in a predetermined direction, and a winding wrapped around the winding core in two or more layers. A first winding portion at one end in the predetermined direction in an (n+1)'th layer of the winding, where n is a natural number, is positioned over a space between second and third winding portions in an n'th layer, the second and third winding portions being adjacently spaced in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cord retainer that has a friction fit connection with an accessory receiver. The cord retainer is arranged to be selectively and detachably coupled to the accessory receiver. The vacuum cleaner may include a plurality of accessory receivers at different locations, and the cord retainer may be arranged to be selectively and detachably coupled to any one of two or more of the accessory receivers.

Abstract: A filament dispenser (10) includes a spool (20), hub (22), and axle (30). The axle is laterally movable from a first position to a second position. The axle is independently rotatable with respect to the spool. In the extended position, the axle may be attached to a second spool (10?), forming an assembly of operably-coupled filament dispensers. In the assembly, the connected spools are independently rotatable.

Abstract: A reel is provided with a hub main body portion and a winding portion, on which a recording tape T is wound. The hub main body portion includes a main body periphery wall portion formed in a tubular shape and a cap portion provided at an upper end portion of the main body periphery wall portion. The winding portion is formed in a tubular shape, and the main body periphery wall portion is disposed inside the winding portion. An inner periphery face of the winding portion and an outer periphery face of the main body periphery wall portion are connected by a connection portion that protrudes to a radial direction inner side from the inner periphery face of the winding portion. A step portion is formed at the connection portion. The step portion, by resiliently deforming, displaces the winding portion to the main body periphery wall portion side thereof.

Abstract: A winding fixing device and method for a hollow-cylindrical high-voltage winding are disclosed, wherein the winding fixing device includes a pillar-like element having two axial ends, each of the two axial ends being configured to be connected to a respective retaining element which is arranged transversely with respect thereto. Each of the retaining elements is configured to be movable along the pillar-like element and detachable therefrom. A positioning region for arranging a hollow-cylindrical high-voltage winding is formed between the retaining elements, and spacing elements are configured to move axially along the pillar-like element. The spacing elements are configured to radially fix the hollow-cylindrical high-voltage winding when placed between the retaining elements by applying a tensile force to the retaining elements.

Abstract: A directionally-controlled roll-out elastically deployable solar array structure is disclosed. The structure includes one or more longitudinal elastic roll out booms that may be closed section or open section to allow for efficient rolled packaging onto a lateral mandrel. A flexible photovoltaic blanket is attached to a tip structure and to a lateral base support structure, but remains uncoupled from the longitudinal booms. The solar array system may be stowed simultaneously into a rolled package comprised of the roll out booms and the flexible planar blanket together, or onto independent rolls. Alternatively, the system may be stowed by rolling the booms, and accordion Z-folding the hinged flexible photovoltaic blanket into a flat stack. Structural deployment is motivated by the elastic strain energy of the roll out booms, and several methods of deployment direction control are provided to ensure a known, controlled, and unidirectional deployment path of the elastically unrolling booms.

Abstract: Transformable cable reels, related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The transformable cable reels may be provided in a first reel configuration for spooling on cable to the transformable cable reel and to pay out the spooled cable from the transformable cable reel. Cable spooled on the transformable cable reel may be payed out during cable installations. The transformable cable reel may also be configured in a second reel configuration for storage of any excess cable after cable payout. As one non-limiting example, the volume of the cable reel may be less in the second reel configuration than in the first reel configuration so that less volume is required to store the transformable cable reel. Providing the transformable cable reel in the second reel configuration may make it more feasible to store the transformable cable reel in fiber optic equipment, and/or avoid storing excess cable removed from a cable reel.

Abstract: A stackable spool system with one or more spools that comprise a top, a center cylinder, and a tubular channel through which wires can transit. Such a structure allows multiple spools to be stacked vertically, with respect to each other, wherein wires can be easily removed from each of the spools at the same rate.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing flexible sheet material includes a roll of material, the roll of material having a core. One end portion of the flexible sheet material is adhered to the core by a pickup glue. The dispenser includes a sensor for sensing the pickup glue of the roll of material and a control unit for triggering at least one action of the dispenser in response to the detection of the pickup glue.

Abstract: A suture system spool is configured to retain suture having a suture diameter and tension the suture between a distal and proximal end portions of a suturing tool. The spool includes a monolithically formed disc defining a central opening that provides the disc with an inside diameter. The disc includes a base and a flap joined with the base at the inside diameter, and the flap extends from the inside diameter to an outer periphery of the disc to define a cavity between the flap and the base. The flap is spaced away from the base at a location between the inside diameter and the outer periphery of the disc by a factor of at least two times the suture diameter, and the flap is spaced away from the base at the outer periphery of the disc by a distance that is approximately equal to the suture diameter.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a film roll core used for winding a polymeric film around, an apparatus for winding the polymeric film on the film roll core, a process of winding the polymeric film on the film roll core, and a rolled film on the film roll core. The disclosure more particularly relates to an open gap film roll core that is capable of reducing defects in wound films.

Abstract: A pipe element (1) for constructing a double walled pipeline includes an outer pipe element (3) and an inner pipe element (4) located inside the outer pipe element (3), the outer pipe element (3) has a substantially annular form in cross section and includes an inner surface (16). The inner pipe element (4) has a substantially annular form in cross section and includes s an outer surface (15), the diameter of the inner surface is larger than the diameter of the outer surface. The outer pipe element (3) is made from a metallic material, and the inner pipe element (4) is made from a non-metallic material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide pool cover components that are more resistant to corrosion than current cover assemblies. Certain embodiments provide polymer hubs that separate potentially corrosive-prone components from one another. The polymer hubs isolate dissimilar metals, preventing them from conducting electricity and speeding the corrosion process. Other embodiments provide a coating on one or more of the components to prevent electrical conductivity.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a device for supporting and storing wound material thereon may include a substantially cylindrical, hollow bobbin having a thickness defined by an inner and outer diameter for supporting and storing material wound around the exterior surface thereof, and a reinforcing apparatus located at one end of the bobbin, said apparatus having generally a cylindrical shape and a length comprising two zones, the outside surface of the first zone being in contact with a portion of an inner surface of the bobbin, and the second zone of the apparatus extending beyond the end of the bobbin, wherein the first zone has an outer diameter such that the first zone fits within the inner surface of the bobbin and wherein the second zone has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bobbin, whereby the reinforcing apparatus provides strength and support to the bobbin.

Abstract: Methods are provided for operating a web medium supply for a printer and or operating a printer having a web medium supply to which any of a plurality of different cores can be mounted, each core having a web. In one aspect, a core data condition is detected indicating that an automatic core data acquisition process is to be executed and conditions are sensed from which a difference in the rotational positions of a first engaged surface at a first end of the core and a second engaged surface at a second end of the core can be determined. Data regarding the web on the core is determined based upon the sensed conditions.

Abstract: Applicants have disclosed an apparatus and method for avoiding the strangulation of children by dangling cords from window treatments (e.g., window blinds). The preferred apparatus comprises: a substantially flat base; spool means (e.g., a notched spool), extending from an end portion of the base, for physically winding a set of dangling cords (or a looped dangling cord) around from the window treatment; and connection means (e.g., a slide), extending from another end portion of the base, for connecting the apparatus, with the wound cord, into an uncovered top bracket for the window treatment. The preferred connection means is a slide, which either slides or clips into the uncovered bracket. For instances where brackets are unavailable (e.g., Roman shades or some mini-blinds), a suction cup can be used to attach the apparatus to the window frame or window, adjacent the highest point of the window treatment.

Abstract: A reusable insert for a coreless roll of web material allows the roll to freely spin on a standard dispenser. The reusable insert includes a one piece elongated tubular body having a first section, a second tapered section, and a hollow core.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mechanical component, and winding device to implementing the method. The component includes at least one insert of metal matrix composite, within which matrix ceramic fibers extend, the composite insert obtained from a plurality of coated filaments each including a ceramic fiber coated with a metal sheath. The method manufactures an insert preform by winding a bonded lap or bundle of coated filaments about a cylindrical component. At least some of the winding is performed in at least one rectilinear direction. The method further inserts the insert preform in a first container; performs hot isostatic compaction of the first container; and machines the first container to form a rectilinear insert.

Abstract: A tape transfer device includes a device for changing the orientation of a tape. The device includes a frame including a first end retained in a case of the tape transfer device, and a second end exposed outside the case and connected with an application head. The frame includes a first surface and a second surface wound by the tape. The device also includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member disposed on the first end of the frame and on the first surface and second surface, respectively. The first guiding member changes the tape from a first orientation to a second orientation. The second guiding member changes the tape from the second orientation to the first orientation.

Abstract: A cable spool that has a body including a perimeter façade. An opening extends a thickness of the body. A track structure is formed with the perimeter façade to retain a cable. The opening is dimensioned to retain a terminal that connects to one end of the cable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for manufacturing multiple layer composite structures and structures containing components made of multiple layer composite structures, comprising dispensing layers of composite material, trimming each layer to its final shape as it is being dispensed, and positioning it properly with respect to prior layers in the part lay-up.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coiler drum to be used in a coiler furnace and a coiler drum. The method comprises the step of forming a trinickel aluminide containing surface layer onto a coiler drum body.

Abstract: A light emitting diode lamp, includes a pair of contacts for the electrical connection of the light emitting diode, wherein the pair of contacts includes two crimp contacts separated electrically from one another, each crimp contact including a conducting input including a conducting crimping skirt and a clinching zone intended to receive by clinching an electrical contact of the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A wrap adaptor is provided which includes a Shaft, an L shaped retainer bar inserted into and welded to the Shaft, a Selector Pin, Foot Plate, and mean for winding and removing knee wrap from wrap adaptor shaft. The Shaft is inserted into a drill, and a knee wrap is inserted under the L shaped retainer bar, the drill is powered causing the knee wrap to become wound with tension; The Foot Plate is used to insert the Shaft with tightly wound knee wrap into foot plate with the Selector Pin inserted into Shaft forming a T handle to allow for removal of the wound knee wrap by pulling up on wrap adaptor shaft, for purpose of removing knee wrap from wrap adaptor shaft.

Abstract: A fiber laser thermal coil form and related manufacturing techniques that are substantially suitable for automation. The fiber laser thermal coil form including a thermally conductive substrate to support a fiber placed thereon and to dissipate a heat of the fiber, and a fiber guide groove defined in a surface of the substrate to guide the fiber and dimensioned to partially enclose the fiber and to enhance a thermal contact of the fiber and the substrate.

Abstract: An improvement in the packaging of component structures of spool is described which includes the arrangement of the disks, wood for the nucleus, hardware and closures in only one volume, facilitating the storage and the transportation of the dismantled spools, being the lathes (10) intercalated by disks (20), said lathes (10) arranged in quadrilateral on the surface of the disk (20), having the hole crossing (21) from the disk (20) placed in the central region of the quadrilateral formed by the lathes (10) and in the inner area of the quadrilateral formed by the lathes (10) being arranged the hardware and closures (30).

Abstract: The winding mandrel includes a pair of generally rounded-cube shaped or orthogonally flat-sided spherical main bodies connected together and having a plurality of cylindrical posts for forming vasoocclusive coils. The main bodies are connected together by a transition post, and the posts of the two main bodies are typically offset. A front end post and back end post are disposed on the front and rear ends of the mandrel. A short winding post member may be added between the connections of the two main bodies to provide additional winding posts.

Abstract: An anti-tangle means for coiled materials; such as a coiled electric wires, coiled lawning hoses, compressed air hose, and coiled telephone wires, is provided. The means is comprised of a long elastic wire and a case for rewinding the wire. The rewinding elastic wire penetrates inside of a helix that is formed by the coiled material. Retracted length of the elastic wire is same as the retracted coiled hoses/coiled wires and fully stretched length of the wire is the same as the stretched length of the hoses/wires. One end of the elastic wire is connected to one end of the coiled material and the other end is connected to a ribbon spring that is installed inside of a case. The case has a stopper to control the tension of the elastic wire. The elastic wire with proper tension prevents tangling of the coiled material.

Abstract: A method of dispensing product includes determining by a processor if product loaded into a dispenser is authorized for use in the dispenser by identifying a reference indication associated with the product; in response to determination that the product is authorized, dispense a first amount of product; and in response to determination that the sheet product is unauthorized, dispense a second amount of sheet product, wherein the second amount of sheet product is different than the first amount.

Abstract: Presented are a device and a method to produce helical coils from a filament, preferably consisting of plastic. A rotatable winding spindle and an associated filament-shaping device are provided to wind up the filament in a helical pattern, whereby the winding spindle extends beyond the filament-shaping device in the feed direction of the filament to be wound up. Viewed in the feed direction of the filament to be wound onto the winding spindle, a pressing device is provided downstream of the filament-shaping device that presses the filament against the winding spindle and is designed to generate a predominantly adequate friction contact between the filament and the winding spindle so that the rotation of the winding spindle essentially takes along the filament into the winding direction.

Abstract: A packaging device has a core that is connected to a sheet of material by a flowable material that sets or cures to harden, such as a two part expandable polyurethane foam. The sheet of material has a plurality of cells that the flowable material enters from a partition that forms the core through an aperture or apertures formed in the sheet of material. The chemistry of the flowable material may be altered to change density, rigidity and flexibility as required by package stresses. The flowable material is effective at creating a durable attachment of the core and sheet of material for forming packaging materials such as reels.

Abstract: A roller receiving device for a packaging system for fluids, the packaging system including a container for receiving a fluid; a roller and a roller receiving device for receiving the roller and for holding the roller on the container, the roller receiving device has a first part for receiving the roller, as well as a second part, different from the first part and held on the first part, the first part forming a first sealing segment for sealing the roller receiving device relative to the container, and the second part forming a first holding segment for forming a locking connection between the roller receiving device and the container.

Abstract: A desk or office accessory, such as an adhesive tape dispenser, has a base holding one, two, or more smaller office sub-components or devices that may be removed from the base, used as preferred, and then optionally returned or reattached to the base. The sub-components may be, for example, a calculator, a staple remover, a letter opener, etc. The sub-components may be attached to the base via magnets, Velcro hook and loop tape, fasteners, adhesive areas, etc. The base may include areas intended be printed with or holding an image, such as a photograph, artwork, corporate logo, etc.

Abstract: An improved detectable spool for use with a ribbon includes an improved hub which includes a core and an indication member. The indication member is a generally planar metallic member that is substantially embedded in or is otherwise mounted to the core, with the indication member including a support and a plurality of tabs. In at least one embodiment the indication member is a monolithically formed single-piece member, while in another embodiment the indication member is a multi-component member.

Abstract: Improvements that facilitate loading of supply items into data bearing identification or financial document production equipment. Supply items include web materials that are used in data bearing identification or financial document production equipment, and which are supplied from a supply cylinder and wound onto a take-up cylinder after use. Examples of supply items include monochromatic and multi-color print ribbons, webs that carry laminate patches, cleaning tape, and other web materials that are used up during use of the equipment. Data bearing identification or financial document production equipment include thermal printers, laminators and combinations thereof, and other equipment that utilize supply items.

Abstract: An improved detectable spool for use with a ribbon includes an improved hub which includes a core and an indication member. The indication member is a generally planar metallic member that is substantially embedded in or is otherwise mounted to the core, with the indication member including a support and a plurality of tabs. In at least one embodiment the indication member is a monolithically formed single-piece member, while in another embodiment the indication member is a multi-component member.

Abstract: The tubular core of a rolled product (e.g., toilet tissue, foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, etc.) includes an advertising or other display thereon, visible to consumers when the product has been removed from the roll. The display may be applied directly to the core, or to a thin, flexible secondary sheet applied in turn to the core. The core tube with its message or secondary sheet and rolled product may be assembled and cut to length during manufacture. Alternatively, the secondary sheet may have a width somewhat wider than the length of the tube, so the ends of the sheet wrap around the ends of the tube and are visible about the ends of the tube when a rolled product is installed upon the tube. The present invention may be used for advertising, safety, public service, chance means (lottery, etc.) or other messages as desired.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting wound flexible media that includes a first flange, a second flange and a fastener. The second flange may be constructed as an integral, unitary structure. A core around which flexible media is wound is typically disposed between the first flange and the second flange. The first fastener has a first end engaging the first flange and a threaded end that is rotatably secured directly to said second flange.

Abstract: A take-up reel has a diameter equal to or more than 85 times a thickness of a veneer sheet wound thereon and equal to or more than 300 mm so as to be of a curvature of the take-up reel to reduce cracking in parallel to fiber orientations that occurs in winding a veneer sheet after drying on a winding surface of the take-up reel.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to advertising inserts, and more particularly to an insert comprising a promotional item such as a coupon or advertisement located inside a paper roller used to carry paper products and the like. A paper roller having an interior, an exterior, and two openings can include a removable promotional item contained in the interior, where the item has a tab used to extract the promotional item. The tab can either extend generally out of the roller, or can connect two promotional items by forming a bridge across the interior of the roller. The bridge will cause the promotional item to be dispelled when it contacts a rod used to support the roll.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber optic spool which includes a spool including a barrel having opposed ends, a first flange positioned on one end of the barrel, and a second flange positioned on the other end of the barrel; and an elastic foam tube substantially surrounding the barrel under conditions whereby the foam tube is stressed radially while in its resting state on the barrel such that the foam tube resists lifting away from the barrel during rotation of the spool at speeds effective to wind or unwind at least about 25 m of optical fiber per second. Related aspects of the present invention include fiber optic spools including multi-laminar cushioning devices, such multi-laminar cushioning devices, and methods of making fiber optic spools of the present invention.

Abstract: An improved paper roller for carrying sheets of product such as bathroom tissue, paper towels, aluminum foil, cellophane wrap, gift wrap, and the like is presented, the improvement being the inclusion of promotional printed indicia on the roller. The promotional indicia can be applied directly to the paper roller, or on separate sheets attached to the roller. Scoring, adhesive edges, and tear-away tabs are disclosed for attaching the separate sheets to the roller for easy detachment. The promotional indicia can take the form of manufacturer's coupons, advertisements, rebates, contest entry forms, or consumer information on products.

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.

Abstract: A easy reel device including a spool. The spool has a pair of spool rims with a cylindrical member for allowing material to be wrapped therearound when positioned between the pair of spool rims. Each spool rim has an interior side with a channel. An axle is positioned through the cylindrical member. Lastly, an elongated feeder bar is positioned within the channel of each spool rim and has a slot. The slot is capable of receiving a free end of the material wrapped around the cylindrical member of the spool.

Abstract: A hollow-cylindrical supporting core for pancakes which is produced from recyclable plastic by injection molding is described, the arms, which may be angled off, which extend from the gating point and run to the inside diameter of the supporting core remaining in place after demolding of the injection mold and being suitable as holding grips for the supporting core.

Abstract: An endcap for simultaneously dispensing and hemming film from a roll while an operator is wrapping a load. An endcap is inserted into each end of a roll of film and an operator manually dispenses the film. The endcap includes an insert, a base, and a flange that hems the film. The flange is angled outwardly from the base of the endcap and overlaps an end portion of the roll so that when the film is dispensed, the edges of the film are hemmed.

Abstract: The pneumatically actuated core chuck described and shown has a compression ram movable with respect to a sleeve to force jaws to expand outwardly for engagement of the interior of a core of web material. The jaws are pivotally mounted by means of links extending from the compression ram. The ram is mounted on a piston movable in a cylinder for actuation by the introduction of air under pressure into a chamber behind the piston.