Abstract: A system for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A (HIPE) is produced then extruded onto a carrier sheet positioned on a belt surface.

Abstract: Mineral samples for use in analytical instruments are created by a system that greatly reduces the sample preparation time and facilitates automation. For example, in some implementations, rather than grinding to expose the interior of mineral particles in sample plug containing mineral particles in an epoxy compound, the sample plug is sliced with a saw, which more rapidly provides in many applications a sufficiently smooth surface on the exposed particle surfaces for observation. Rather than slowly mixing a slow curing epoxy to avoid introducing bubbles into the sample plug, some implementations use a fast settle fixative and a mechanical mixture that avoid bubbles.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a tampon having an absorbent body that absorbs liquid includes obtaining the absorbent body by compressing and shaping an absorbent-body material, and applying a melted agent to an outer surface of the absorbent body, the outer surface having a temperature lower than or equal to a freezing point of a main ingredient of the agent.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a tampon having an absorbent body that absorbs liquid includes obtaining the absorbent body by compressing and shaping an absorbent-body material, and applying a melted agent to an outer surface of the absorbent body, the outer surface having a temperature lower than or equal to a freezing point of a main ingredient of the agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to landscaping products (e.g. retaining wall building materials, landscaping stones/boulders, pavers . . . ) and wall veneering products that provide a replica image of a natural stone, rock, brick or wood surface. Such landscaping and veneering products are easily installable due to its lightweight characteristics and engagable design. The present invention further includes methods of use for such landscaping and veneering products and also includes systems for assembling such products to provide pleasing landscaping and wall veneering arrangements. The present invention also includes methods of manufacture of these imaged stone products, which ensures the natural appearance of stone, rock, brick or wood by imaging a natural surface, such as stone or a rock, preparing a mold from that image to mass produce a replica of that particular surface and applying a coating to the surface of the replica to provide the appearance and texture of the natural stone or rock.

Abstract: A processing unit preferably includes a tablet press module for producing and compressing tablets and a coating module for coating the tablets with a solution or a suspension. The processing unit includes a housing and a motor and one or more coating modules and tablet press modules that are removably connected with respect to the housing and the motor. The processing unit may include a single platform accommodating a single interchangeable module or dual interchangeable modules so that both compression and coating may be accomplished in a single platform.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing individually coated, baked, composite fruit core snack products is disclosed. Wet and dry ingredients are mixed and extruded to make a fruit paste rope. The fruit paste rope is divided into individual sections and formed into cores, each of which is substantially shaped into a sphere. The cores are then coated and baked to produce the coated composite fruit snack product.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing or handling a substantially pure object includes shielding the substantially pure object from the environment by substantially enveloping the object in a fluid. A system for manufacturing a substantially pure object includes a mold for forming the object, and a machine adapted to remove the object from the mold. The machine includes a handling device for gripping the object and removing it from the mold. The handling device includes at least one nozzle through which fluid is delivered to substantially envelope the object during, for example, removal of the object from the mold. The object may be a medical object, such as a syringe, or a component or part thereof, such as a syringe barrel or plunger. In a preferred aspect, a molding process is conducted in a room exhibiting less than Class 100 conditions and/or in such a way that the object does not need to be subsequently cleaned or rinsed, as by air or water washing.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a hollow cylindrical or solid cylindrical mold having a seamless patterned layer comprising a fluoropolymer. A process for producing a mold comprising a hollow cylindrical or solid cylindrical substrate 12 and a patterned layer comprising a fluoropolymer and having a pattern formed on its surface, which comprises a step of forming a film 32 comprising a fluoropolymer so as to cover the circumferential surface of the substrate 12 thereby to obtain a mold precursor 30; and a step of rolling the mold precursor 30 in such a state that the circumferential surface of the mold precursor 30 is pushed against a surface of a heated original mold 40 having a pattern reverse to the pattern of the patterned layer, to transfer the reversal pattern of the original mold 40 to the film 32 comprising a fluoropolymer to form the patterned layer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for producing a polymeric film that accurately replicates a complex mold surface at least a portion of which surface has microstructured or nano-structured dimensions. A polymeric powder is electrodeposited on an underlying mold surface. Then the powder is cured to create a polymeric film. Finally the film is removed from the mold surface.

Abstract: The technical field of the invention is that of manufacturing apparatuses for automatically making sausages. The present invention relates to a coated food product, in particular a sausage, to a composition for coating the food product, to a method of coating food products, and to apparatus enabling the method to be implemented. The method comprises in succession the following steps: a sausage of raw sausage meat, puree, or paste is molded by being passed through a tubular mold; the mold is cut up into segments having ends that are preferably rounded; the segments are moved while being covered in a first composition containing sodium alginate so as to coat the segments in a film of this first composition; and the coated segments are put into contact with a second composition containing a calcium salt in order to cause a gel of calcium alginate to be formed, coating the segments.

Abstract: Rapid, efficient, and systematic processes and apparatuses for making repeatable imprints on multiple, individual sweet dough pieces are provided. An advantage of the process is the ease of making uniform imprints that are aligned with the individual dough pieces as formed and deposited. Such provides the ability to create a three-dimensional pattern on the surface of a sweet dough piece, particularly a soft cookie dough piece. The methods can be accomplished by high-speed wire cutting production methods as well as other dough piece depositing apparatuses, such as roller-type depositors.

Abstract: An extrusion die for extruding biodegradable material, the extrusion die comprising: a mandrel; a nozzle extending from the mandrel; an outer member positioned near the mandrel; an extrusion orifice between the mandrel and the outer member; a member in communication with at least one defining member of the extrusion orifice, wherein the member is capable of producing relative movement between the outer member and the mandrel, wherein the relative movement has a component transverse to an extrusion direction of biodegradable material through the extrusion orifice; a flow control device which controls flow of biodegradable material through the extrusion die; and a positioning device which positions the outer member and the mandrel relative to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for melt spinning and cooling a group of filaments comprising a spinning device with an annular spinneret and a cooling device arranged below the spinning device. The cooling device comprises a holder that is connected to a coolant dispersing head. The coolant dispersing head is centered relative to the spinneret with contact between the spinning device and the holder in an operating position. The coolant dispersing head can be guided into a standby position at a distance from the spinneret. A guide tube encloses the coolant dispersing head in the manner of a jacket with a clearance and which is open at its end facing toward the spinning device. The guide tube and coolant dispersing head are displaceable relative to one another in axial direction to produce an air stream at the blowing end of the guide tube during transition from the standby position to the operating position.

Abstract: A device for melt extrusion spinning and cooling of a filament bundle comprises a spinning device with an annular spinning jet for extruding the filament bundle as well as a cooling device arranged below the spinning device. The cooling device comprises a holding device and a blowing chamber connected to the holding device. The blowing chamber is held in an operating position substantially centrally to the spinning jet in contact between the spinning device and the holding device. The blowing chamber can be axially displaced relative to the holding device between the operating position and a replacement position.

Abstract: A spinning-drawing-texturing machine for producing crimped threads is described, comprising a spinning device, a drawing device, a texturing device, and a take-up device. A plurality of threads spun by the spinning device is assigned to the drawing device, the texturing device, and the take-up device. According to the present invention, the drawing device and the texturing device are arranged in a processing module and the take-up device in a winding module underneath the spinning device. The processing module and the winding module are erected side by side and form one long side of the machine. This ensures a configuration divided by functional groups, which facilitates operation and increases operational reliability.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for applying finish to an expanded filament array in a quench system with air directed inward to the filament bundle. The applicator may be used inside or proximate quench zones in a radial, pneumatic, or cross-flow quench system. The apparatus includes a spinneret, a quench zone located below said spinneret, wherein cooling gas is directed inward to an expanded filament array inside said quench zone, and an applicator inside or below said quench zone, wherein the applicator contacts the filament and delivers the finish to the expanded filament array.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a method and apparatus to efficiently coat architectonic moldings made of diverse materials, providing a versatile, and continuous production, where polystyrene stands out from different types of coating materials. The apparatus consists of a leveled table on which the pieces to be coated are placed, aligned to one or more guiding strips, and moved by a two-way drive system. The pieces are introduced into an extrusion chamber, wherein the coating material adheres to them, according to the desired thickness.

Abstract: A hollow quench stick tube capable of cooling and finishing melt-spun filaments comprises in one embodiment a hollow cooling tube connected to a hollow support tube, a finish applicator that substantially surrounds the hollow support tube, and a spoiler skirt that substantially surrounds the hollow cooling tube and that is spaced apart from the finish applicator to define a spoiler void. In operation, the spoiler skirt diverts a flow of air to create a partial vacuum in the spoiler void that draws a filament stream inwardly against the finish applicator.

Abstract: A hollow quench stick tube capable of cooling and finishing melt-spun filaments comprises in one embodiment a hollow cooling tube connected to a hollow support tube, a finish applicator that substantially surrounds the hollow support tube, and a spoiler skirt that substantially surrounds the hollow cooling tube and that is spaced apart from the finish applicator to define a spoiler void. In operation, the spoiler skirt diverts a flow of air to create a partial vacuum in the spoiler void that draws a filament stream inwardly against the finish applicator.

Abstract: A cooling system for filament bundles, which are spun from polymer melt by at least two spinneret units (1) disposed one beside the other and are drawn off by a draw-off system (17), the filament bundles (3a, 3) being cooled in a three-part shaft (A, B, C) by an equidirectional air stream, and the cross-section of the individual shaft parts (A and B) tapering such that the flow rate of the air increases approximately to the same extent as the draw-off speed of the filament bundles (3a, 3).

Abstract: A film sheet which has a polymer layer formed of a coating solution is drawn from a balk roll and transported toward a rubbing apparatus. Thereby, first and second blowers sequentially disposed respectively apply to the polymer layer an air of temperature 45±2° C. and humidity 50%-60%, and an air of temperature 25±1° C. and humidity 30%-35%. Thus, damages which occurred in transporting and rolling the film sheet are removed. Thereafter, a rubbing action is performed to the film sheet such that the polymer layer has alignment. Then a liquid crystal layer is formed on the polymer layer, to obtain an optical compensation film.

Abstract: Complementary roof tiles for a staggered roof tile layout are provided by: (i) extruding and conveying a composite ribbon; (ii) demarcating the composite ribbon into an alternating succession of a first roof tile type and a second roof tile type by engaging the composite ribbon with an upstream cutting blade and a downstream cutting blade, such that each roof tile type is demarcated at an upstream tile edge by one of the cutting blades and at a downstream tile edge by the other of the cutting blades, and such that a selected one of the roof tile types includes a pair of cut-out portions demarcated along one of the upstream and downstream tile edges on opposite ones of the ribbon side edges; (iii) separating the succession of demarcated roof tile types into distinct roof tiles; and (v) curing the distinct roof tiles to form a set of cured roof tiles.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for manufacturing dosage forms, and to dosage forms made using such systems, methods and apparatuses are provided. Novel compression, thermal cycle molding, and thermal setting molding modules are disclosed. One or more of such modules may be linked, preferably via novel transfer device, into an overall system for making dosage forms.

Abstract: A mastic applicator includes a guide mechanism mounted to the applicator so that the applicator is maintained in alignment with outside corners during application of mastic. The guide mechanism includes a pair of corner guides which have guide surfaces aligned with the side edges of the outlet from which the mastic flows. The corner guides are spring mounted so that they retract when they are not positioned at a corner, thereby allowing the applicator to be used on both sides of a corner, as well as on flat joints, without adjustment to the applicator. The mechanism also includes a pair of stub guides located on the applicator surface. The stub guides can be slid into position to engage opposite outside corners of a stub wall for effective application of mastic between the outside corners.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing stretched yarns.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method for making printed foods such as cookies, crackers, and snacks at high production speeds on a continuous basis. The apparatus includes a rotary printer which is synchronized with dough forming apparatus such as a rotary cutter or rotary molder.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for spinning of polyurethane elastic filaments, which includes an improved means for application of a finishing agent and/or an improved means for false twisting. Each of the improved means has a groove through which a polyurethane elastic filament is allowed to pass, at which time a finishing agent is applied to the passing filament before its contact with any solid face of the apparatus.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for spinning of polyurethane elastic filaments, which includes an improved means for application of a finishing agent and/or an improved means for false twisting. Each of the improved means has a groove through which a polyurethane elastic filament is allowed to pass, at which time a finishing agent is applied to the passing filament before its contact with any solid face of the apparatus.

Abstract: A concrete pipe is produced by introducing a wet concrete mass into a pipe form to produce a cylindrical mass having an inner wall, compacting the cylindrical concrete mass by applying pressing rollers to the inner wall, smoothing the inner wall of the compacted cylindrical concrete mass, and applying a liquid impregnation medium to the inner wall under pressure after the concrete mass has been compacted, the inner wall has been partially smoothed and the concrete mass is still damp. The pressure is sufficient to cause the impregnation medium to permeate the damp concrete mass to a depth of at least 10 mm.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing concrete roof tiles by extrusion includes a coating system adapted to be supplied with green concrete and to apply a continuous layer of green concrete onto a continuous strand of movable, positively advanced bottom molds (14), a compacting roll (25) and a smoothing member (35) immediately downstream thereof in the manufacturing direction for compacting and possibly shaping the basic green concrete layer passing therebeneath on the bottom molds. There is provided downstream--as viewed in the manufacturing direction--of the smoothing member (35) for the basic layer (17) and separated therefrom by a gap (40) extending transversely to the manufacturing direction, at least a further smoothing member (45) for another layer, especially a cover layer (18), to be applied onto the basic layer (17). The material for said other layer is supplied under pressure through the gap (40).

Abstract: An extruder head for making an anticorrosive tubular polymeric film has a body having an extrusion die, a hollow core mounted in the body and extending through the extrusion die, a molding passage terminating in an annular opening. Chambers are defined in the body of the core and die in the zone of the annular opening, the core chamber communicating with a passage for supplying a corrosion inhibitor, A pipe for supplying compressed air is provided in the interior of the core for blowing polymer melt into a tube. A scroll having a tangential nozzle for supplying compressed air is secured to one end of the pipe and is provided with a diaphragm in the form of a converting tube coaxial therewith and communicating with the chamber of the extrusion die. The other end of the pipe is made in the form of an opening-forming diverging tube.

Abstract: A process and a device for producing a plastic sheet of high optical quality and including at least one layer having a base of a polyurethane exhibiting energy-absorbing properties. The polyurethane layer is obtained by extrusion followed immediately after by a finishing by a pressing at a temperature higher than the temperature of the softening point of the polyurethane layer. The finishing imparts to the sheet optical quality making it suitable for use in the production of laminated glazings.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented for printing material on an extruded plastic tubing. An extruder forms the plastic tubing of the desired diameter and thickness. The tubing is then drawn through a cooling bath by a pulling mechanism, and cut into desired lengths. The tubing may be dried after the cooling process, and an ink jet printer is utilized to print on the tubing as it is being drawn to be cut. A computer controls the printing process in correlation with the tubing cutter to provide a print signal to the printer in accordance with the desired lengths of tubing. The print heads of the printer are also three-dimensionally adjustable so as to center the printed material on the desired size and length of tubing to be cut.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously producing a heat-shrinkable crosslinked resin tube from a crosslinkable resin is provided, comprising in successive connection, an extruder head for extruding the resin into a hollow tube, a fluid under pressure being introduced into the interior of the tube being extruded, a crosslinking cylinder disposed downstream of the head for heating the tubular resin for crosslinking, a flare die disposed downstream thereof for allowing the tube to expand under the fluid pressure, a cooling cylinder disposed downstream thereof for cooling the tube, a guide for deforming the tube into a flattened form, and rollers for pressing and drawing the tube away from the extruder head, wherein a smooth interior surface free of a substantial gap or step extends continuously from the crosslinking cylinder to the cooling cylinder.

Abstract: A ceramic body is continuously extruded through a die of an extruder and held on a porous support at a slightly floating state by air pressure jetted from pores of the support.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating apparatus including a positioning apparatus positioning an encapsulant premold (preformed piece or pellet) in contact with the semiconductor and the curing apparatus through which the semiconductor and encapsulant are passed to cure and thereby encapsulate the semiconductor. The encapsulating apparatus may include a vacuum chamber to degass the encapsulant prior to curing, a robotic arm to position an encapsulant premold in contact with the semiconductor and encapsulant premold forming apparatus including a die engaging a plastically deformable strip to form therein a mold. Also included may be a mold filling dispenser, a mold solidifying bath which may include liquid nitrogen, a solidified premold ejecting roller and a premold storage tray. Also disclosed are roller and spray coating apparatuses adapted to coat an inner surface of the mold with a release agent thereby to promote subsequent premold release.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a laminated unit of ceramic green sheets comprises an endless belt, and an applying apparatus provided at a predetermined position on the running path of the endless belt. The applying apparatus includes a reservoir for storing a ceramic slurry and a moveable blade. When the belt runs with the blade spaced a predetermined distance from the top surface of the endless belt, the ceramic slurry flows out through a gap between the blade and the belt and, thus, is applied on the belt to a predetermined thickness. The applied ceramic slurry is dried by a drier so as to form a ceramic green sheet. A conductive paste is printed on the top surface of the ceramic green sheet by a printing apparatus. The printed conductive paste is dried by a drier.

Abstract: A process for providing film tubes with anti-blocking means in that the film tube is cooled internally by an aqueous suspension containing a suspended release agent directly after extrusion, the excess suspensions are sucked from the interior and the tube, which is additionally cooled on the exterior in a water bath, is freed of remaining liquid by squeezing rollers.

Abstract: A plywood is manufactured by applying an aqueous plywood adhesive fluid to the peripheral surface of a heating roll rotating at a given speed by means of a roll coater to form an adhesive fluid film, drying the adhesive fluid film into a tacky-dry film while it is carried on the surface of the heating roll, stripping the tacky-dry adhesive film from the roll surface by pulling it under tension with or without the aid of a stripping knife, interposing the adhesive film between a pair of veneers, and pressing the veneers to each other to bond them.

Abstract: An installation is disclosed for processing a wet slurry of raw materials for cement manufacture having from 28% to 45% of water, the installation comprising a horizontal centrifugal separator connected to an extruder which produces slugs of partially dewatered material which is then pelletized and fed to a rotary Portland cement kiln. The extruded slugs can be admixed with dry powdery material to prevent their sticking together and to introduce powdery dry material in the kiln.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming multi-layer expanded film. A base film extruded by a die (6) is coated, immediately downstream of the die mouth (5), by a further layer of fluid propelled from a manifold (16) through a metering orifice (19). The combination of manifold and metering orifice is necessary to permit accurate control of the flow rate of the fluid and hence of the thickness of the coating, and the mouth of the die and the metering orifice must be very close so that the base film is as resistant as possible to deflection by the impact of the coating fluid, and so that contact takes place before any substantial expansion has taken place. The downstream end of the resulting multi-layer tubular film is then held closed in known fashion and the closed tube is expanded by air under pressure admitted by an opening (7) in the die (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing multi-ply sheets of extrudable plastics material supplied by way of at least two webs which are produced by extruders having flat sheet dies and which are bonded to a structured insert web by means of rolls. Moreover, the invention relates to multi-ply sheets thus produced, especially for use with a shower enclosure. In manufacturing such multi-ply sheets it is difficult to obtain a reliable bond between the webs and the structured web without sophisticated machinery. There is also the requirement that the structured web be uniformly introduced between the webs. The invention proposes to feed these webs to a single common set of rolls and to arrange the flat sheet die of at least one extruder so close to a set of rolls that a reliable permanent bond to the structured web and/or at the other web is obtained by the heat accumulated and carried in the one web just extruded.

Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a candy filling forced out of a conveyor into a rod-forming machine in which the candy composition receives its final shape. A filling tube extends into an interspace between conical rolls of the rod-forming machine and a rigid connecting pipe is hingedly inserted between the conveyor and the filling tube by way of movable pipe fittings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a melt-spinning process of the type wherein molten polymer is extruded downwardly through a filter pack and through an annular array of holes of a spinneret to form a circularly arranged group of filaments. Quench gas is delivered downwardly through said pack and spinneret coaxially relative to said row of holes and then redirected and discharged outwardly through the group of filaments. A finish substance is sprayed onto the filaments, and the filaments are gathered and redirected at a guide. The finish spraying comprises the steps of conducting the finish substance through the pack and through the spinneret internally of the flow of quench gas, and discharging the finish substance outwardly from within the group of filaments at a level below the discharge of quench gas.

Abstract: An earth and sand conveyor system comprising a hopper adapted to receive dumped earth and sand, a trough connected to the hopper, a screw conveyor rotatably mounted within the hopper and the trough, a consolidating pipe connected to the trough, a molding pipe connected to the consolidating pipe, a conveyor pipe connected to the molding pipe, a first nozzle formed in the wall of the molding pipe, a second nozzle formed in the wall of the conveyor pipe, an air compressor connected to the first and second nozzles, and a directional control valve disposed between the air compressor and the first and second nozzles for alternately supplying the compressed air to the first and second nozzles.

Abstract: Apparatus for fabricating a prefinished wallboard wherein a layer of settable material is applied to one side of a wall panel and a decorative pattern is formed in relief in the settable material which, when set, is harder than the wall panel. A decorative coating may be applied to the relieved portions of the moldable material, and reinforcing and insulating members may be connected to the opposite side of the panel.

Abstract: A polymer material in liquid form is continuously extruded through the spinning nozzles of a spinning head to thereby form filaments which drop downwardly through a blowing shaft positioned beneath the spinning nozzles. The filaments are entirely cooled, solidified and recrystallized during passage of the filaments through the blowing shaft. A drawing off roller in the form of a guide roller is located at the lower end of the blowing shaft to draw the filaments laterally from the blowing shaft, over a guide roller, and substantially vertically downwardly from the guide roller to a winding machine whereat the filaments are wound up. The winding machine is preferably located laterally of the blowing shaft, with the guide roller positioned at a level which is higher than the level of the drawing off roller. Thus, the filaments move from the drawing off roller to the guide roller in an upwardly inclined direction.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in continuously and automatically forming a highly polished and lustrous surface on the exterior of an advancing billet of plastic material, such as soap, which emerges from the nozzle of an extrusion apparatus. The apparatus includes an enclosed reservoir containing a lubricating fluid that is compatible with the soap, so as to ensure a polished surface on the exterior surface of the soap. The apparatus embodies outlet means having a continuously smooth and generally tapered wall surface that defines an outlet opening for the cavity and is dimensioned and configured to be less than the cross-sectional dimension of the emerging soap by a predetermined amount so as to contact substantially the entire peripheral surface of the soap.

Abstract: Apparatus by which moulded articles are manufactured from clay, a continuously produced strand of the material in question is sprinkled with sand, whereafter at one location a piece is severed from the end of the strand at regular intervals, by a cutting apparatus, which piece then enters a mould. In the course of all phases of the process the strand and each severed piece thereof remain directed along one vertical downwardly directed line of movement.