Fold At Edge Patents (Class 428/121)
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Patent number: 6090467Abstract: A tissue stack (10) including a plurality of discrete leaves (11-14), which each leaf including a pair of panels (15A) between which there is folded a pair of panels (15B) of the next adjacent leaf. There is also disclosed a machine and method for manufacturing the stack.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Romuald Yip
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Patent number: 6077587Abstract: An anti-theft device having a thin element configured like a flexible material sheet which can be extended flat on the ground and a plurality of flexible ties which are attached to the periphery of the element and to a unique junction part fixed to the article to be protected against theft. The thin element is covered with a ballast-forming sand layer. Any traction exerted on the protected article will result in the back-folding of the element around the ballast by the tightening of the sides of the element so as to form a burden opposing the traction effort exerted on the article to be protected.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Francis Potok
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Patent number: 6057019Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to the multilaminar label portion and a self-adhesive support piece upon which the multilaminar label portion is disposed and to which the self-adhesive laminar material is adhered by its self-adhesive surface, the multilaminar label portion including a first folded part which is attached to the label and a second folded part which is removably attached to the first folded part.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Inprint Systems Inc.Inventor: David Robert Barry
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Patent number: 6033758Abstract: A laminate comprising two or more films, at least one of the films being a coextruded, multilayer film, wherein the laminate delaminates within the coextruded, multilayer film when the laminate is subjected to a peel force ranging from 0.001 to 2.5 pounds per inch. The laminate advantageously provides the lid for a package and delaminates into a substantially gas-impermeable portion and a gas-permeable portion, with the gas-permeable portion being bonded directly to a product support member of the package. In this manner, the gas-impermeable portion may be peelably removed from the package to allow atmospheric oxygen to enter the interior of the package.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Patrick N. Kocher, Kimberly Ann Mudar, Walter Berndt Mueller, H. Walker Stockley
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Patent number: 6015002Abstract: A first version of a multilayer slat for horizontal or vertical blind assemblies includes a translucent inside layer, a first transparent base layer, and a translucent outside layer. This slat may also include a second base layer, which is either transparent or translucent depending on the percentage of light to be transmitted through the slat. The base layer may be of a different color than the inside layer, so that light transmitted through the slat is viewed as being differently colored than light reflected from the surface of the slat. The inside layer of the slat may include a foaming agent producing a matte surface texture. Another version of the multilayer slat includes a laminated inside layer, with a foaming agent in a base layer causing a matte surface texture of the laminated layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Inventors: Michael Julius Biro, David Swinscoe
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Patent number: 6007895Abstract: An article comprising a folded sheet, that is able to be unfolded, the folded sheet comprising a plurality of segments defined by folds lines, with at least one stiff portion provided at one of said exposed segments of the folded sheet, wherein at least part of the stiff portion comprises a transparent material and the folded sheet is folded with two sets of concertina folds, and one of said concertina folds being transverse of the other of said concertina folds.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: George Wallace McDonald
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Patent number: 5997973Abstract: A barrier membrane for use with articulating mechanical devices includes hinges formed along preferred folding lines. The hinges encourage the membrane to fold in a predetermined manner in response to articulation of the mechanical device. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane is composed of flexible outer thermal layers encasing rigid panels that are spaced apart from each other at the hinges.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventor: Daniel M. Bianca, Jr.
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Patent number: 5985399Abstract: A lightweight structurally sound casket formed preferably of a sandwich construction using a core of an open cell or honeycomb patterned material and fluid resistant surface elements. The casket is comprised of a body containment portion and a lid portion, each of which has the sandwich construction as the main structural element. The open cell material is structurally enhanced by being sandwiched between first and second stabilizing surface elements in both the body containment portion and the lid portion. In addition to the stabilizing surface elements, an aesthetically pleasing material is adhered to the outer portions of the body containment section and lid so that the casket has an attractive appearance. The body containment portion is constructed from rectangular pieces of the open cell material and stabilizing surface elements by folding the same into a box-like configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Batesville Casket Company, Inc.Inventor: William C. Tambussi
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Patent number: 5985395Abstract: An incise drape suitable for use in surgical procedures. The drape comprises a substantially transparent flexible film that has at least a portion of one major surface coated or covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a two liners removably covering the adhesive. Each liner has a handle spaced from the opposite side edges of the film, and a body portion attached to the handle. The body portion of each liner extends along the adhesive from handle in the direction away from the other liner. The drape is repeatedly folded over from the opposite side edges of the film toward the handles so that the drape may be unfolded and the adhesive exposed by pulling the handles apart.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kristen L. Comstock, Matthew T. Scholz, Gregg A. Patnode, Robert A. Asmus, Charles L. Newman, Nancy E. Stewart, Thomas L. Agrimson
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Patent number: 5981005Abstract: A decorated animal having the trunk of said animal simulated by a piece of carpeting folded with the side containing the fibers on the outside of the folded carpet to simulate the trunk of an animal. One or more appendages are attached to the carpeting to represent heads, necks, arms, legs, and tails. And one or more additional appendages are connect to the appendages to simulate ears; manes; eyes; beaks; noses; and heads, when a neck has been attached to the carpet.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Robert C. Schiess
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Patent number: 5962105Abstract: A fan folded product and method for packaging preprinted fan folded cards or other material for attachment and for continuous feeding to a distribution machine. The cards are packaged in a series of rows having multiple stacks of cards in each row. The cards are pre-spliced together between adjacent rows to provide continuous folding of the cards. Alternate rows of cards are reversed fan folded and then packaged so that bottommost cards feed up the side wall of each stack in the opposite direction as the adjacent rows to provide continuous feeding in a serpentine manner of the cards to the distribution machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Hurletron IncorporatedInventor: Charles G. Pottenger
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Patent number: 5948505Abstract: The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a glass fabric that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate as a structural member or as a repair unit. The resin glass fiber composite structural member can be manufactured in an extrusion process. The linear extrudate can have a cross-section of any arbitrary shape or can be a regular geometric shape. The profile is made by first preforming the glass fabric into a useful shape, combining the preform fabric with melt resin and extruding the resin and glass fiber in a useful shape. When contacted with melt resin, the glass fiber becomes intimately contacted with and substantially coated with the melt resin.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventor: Giuseppe Puppin
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Patent number: 5945195Abstract: Apparatus and process for use in producing articles each comprising a sheet folded with at least one set of concertina folds which can be unfolded, wherein the article comprises at least one stiff portion attached to an outer segment of the folded sheet, and in which the apparatus is capable of supplying the folded sheet and at least one stiff portion and attach them together and maintain the sheet folded during at least part of the approach to the attaching step.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1994Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Inventor: George Wallace McDonald
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Patent number: 5939176Abstract: An on-machine-seamable multi-axial press fabric for the press section of a paper machine is made from a base fabric layer assembled by spirally winding a fabric strip in a plurality of contiguous turns, each of which abuts against and is attached to those adjacent thereto. The resulting endless base fabric layer is flattened to produce first and second fabric plies joined to one another at folds at their widthwise edges. Crosswise yarns are removed from each turn of the fabric strip at the folds at the widthwise edges to produce seaming loops. The first and second fabric plies are laminated to one another by needling staple fiber batt material therethrough. The press fabric is joined into endless form during installation on a paper machine by directing a pintle through the passage formed by the interdigitation of the seaming loops at the two widthwise edges.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Albany International Corp.Inventor: Steven S. Yook
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Patent number: 5925436Abstract: The magnetic sheeting (10) for partly covering gaps of adjoining bodywork portions of vehicles and such surface areas not possessing any radii of curvature, is substantially tape-like configured and possesses a folding or kink line (11) proceeding along the longitudinal extension of the latter as well as several incisions (14) located transversally to this kink line (11).Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Vosschemie GmbHInventor: Klaus-Wilhelm Voss
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Patent number: 5914170Abstract: The possibility is demonstrated, during the injection moulding of an upper or lower holding plate, especially of a plastic tray (K), of providing it by an in-mould introduction process in the region of the base surface (22) of the overlay or substrate section with a layer of high antisplip ability which is resistant to multiple cleaning processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignees: PiK Partner in Kunsttstoff, Hengste & Eckardt GmbHInventors: Jurgen Rabe, Ulf Rittinghaus
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Patent number: 5910351Abstract: A multi-purpose hook for a message board having an edge along its front surface, the hook including a substantially flat extension member having first and second ends, a retaining grip extending from the first end, and a curved hook extending from the second end. The hook generally curves in a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the extension member, thereby preferably defining a portion of a cylinder, preferably defining a substantially half-cylindrical cross-sectional shape. The retaining grip includes a substantially flat portion extending between front and rear portions of the retaining grip, and preferably extends substantially perpendicularly from the first end of the extension member. The retaining grip is attachable to an edge of a fixed member, such as a frame of a message board, the retaining grip including a tip extension and a lip on the front and rear portions, respectively, for engaging similarly shaped front and rear channels in the edge of the fixed member.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1997Date of Patent: June 8, 1999Assignee: Boone International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley C. Davis, Michael K. Boone
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Patent number: 5900298Abstract: A method of directing extruded synthetic fibers toward at least one surface of a mineral fiber insulation batt, and corresponding apparatus and resulting product. In certain embodiments, a row of extrusion heads is provided for directing extruded synthetic fibers (e.g. fibers including ethyl vinyl acetate or EVA) toward a surface(s) of the batt(s) to be impregnated with same. Optionally, extrusion heads may be provided all around the batts so as to impregnate substantially all surfaces thereof with the extruded synthetic fibers. As the fibers exit the heads, they are hit with pressurized heated air streams which cause them to go into an insipid spin which increases directional tensile strength of the resulting batt in all directions. In certain embodiments, every other batt of a plurality of batts passes over an elongated member which extends over top of the conveyor in order to more efficiently impregnate edge surfaces of the batts.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Syme, Joseph T. Church, Gary E. Romes
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Patent number: 5879815Abstract: A B-channel for use in a damper frame or sleeve is disclosed which is formed from a blank of sheet metal. The blank has a rectangular barrier wall, a pair of side walls formed along two opposing edges and end walls formed along opposing edges of the barrier wall. The side walls and end walls are folded perpendicularly to the barrier wall and tabs are formed on the end walls to be folded into the planes of the side walls. The B-channel is particularly useful in conjunction with a fire damper sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Greenheck Fan CorporationInventor: Timothy J. Schotz
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Patent number: 5876813Abstract: The invention relates to foam structures with enhanced physical properties which can be used in the areas of packaging, athletics, water sports, and construction. In general, the structures are laminated polymer foams that include a core of a low density foam and one or more skins of relatively high density foam covering the core. The skins provide improved physical properties to the foam structures by improving the flexural strength, resistance to bending, and resulting damage from bending in the laminated foam structure while modestly increasing the weight of the laminated structure, for example. Uses of the foam structures include, but are not limited to, packaging materials, gym mats, body boards, or eaves fillers. The skin can act as a hinge to fold a die cut piece into a collapsible packaging system.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Senitnel Products CorpInventors: John D. Bambara, Richard Bambara, Scott C. Smith, Thomas W. Smith
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Patent number: 5858500Abstract: The method is disclosed for producing a tamper respondent enclosure (10). A flexible tamper respondent laminate (32) is folded to define an inner enclosure (26) which is then potted within an outer enclosure in the form of a molding (28).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: Hugh MacPherson
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Patent number: 5851613Abstract: An essentially homogeneous, water-resistant, water-absorbent rod, containing a cohesive spiral winding of water-resistant, water-absorbent sheet material, in which the rod can absorb at least 50% by weight of water when placed in water at 23.degree. C. for one minute. Methods for fabricating and using this rod are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Brandeis UniversityInventor: Daniel Perlman
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Patent number: 5840392Abstract: A self-adhering duct insulation board having a central foam insulation board with first, second, third, and fourth parallel outer board bend channels formed into an outer surface thereof and first, second, third, and fourth parallel inner board bend channels formed into an inner surface thereof, the first, second, third, and fourth outer board bend channels being oriented in parallel with the first, second, third, and fourth inner board bend channels, each of the first, second, third, and fourth outer board bend channels being arranged in relation to one of the first, second, third, and fourth inner board bend channels in a manner to form a flexible board bending hinge; an outer foil layer permanently attached onto the outer surface of the central foam insulation board, the outer foil layer forming four foil bend channels, one into each of the first, second, third, and fourth outer board bend channels of the central foam insulation board; an inner foil layer permanently secured to the inner surface of the cenType: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Inventors: Kevin H. Clark, Deborah W. Clark
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Patent number: 5830550Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest) L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
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Patent number: 5830552Abstract: A table or cover plate comprises a core plate, e.g. of a wooden material, with an optionally coated top surface and an all-round edge protection formed by a plastics section, which covers the cut faces of the core plate and engages over its top and underside. The edge protection comprises two angle sections injection moulded as a closed profile, whereof an outer frame covers with a long leg the cut faces and projects over the underside of the core plate and with its other leg engages over the top coating, whereas the other, inner frame with its one leg engages on the inside of the long leg of the outer frame on its area projecting over the underside and with its other leg engages on the underside of the core plate and that the frames are interconnected at their engaging legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1995Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Mecalit GmbH KunststoffverarbeitungInventors: Max Meier, Karl-Heinz Meier
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Patent number: 5783287Abstract: A method for molding a plastic part comprises preforming a film laminate and insert molding a plastic substrate against the film laminate. According to one embodiment, the film laminate is preformed with re-entrant edge portions. The insert molding step involves positioning the film laminate in a mold cavity, closing the mold and injecting molten resin into the mold cavity against the film laminate. The force of the closing of the mold and the injection of the resin causes the re-entrant edge portions to curl up under the solidifying resin to ensure complete coverage of the longitudinal edges of the plastic substrate by the film laminate. According to another embodiment, a stencil of an image is made in the film laminate prior to the insert molding. The resin injected into the mold flows into the stencil so that the image is visible against the surrounding surface of the film laminate.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Green Tokai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Yamamoto, William Hardgrove
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Patent number: 5776571Abstract: The combined form and label construction has a label portion with a glue frame on the back side for securement to a shipping container. A form portion is secured to the label portion for processing through a laser printer or the like to receive information. In one embodiment, the form portion is removable from the label portion to permit the label portion to be secured along three lines of glue to a shipping carton to form a pocket therewith. The form portion is then folded and inserted into the pocket and the remainder of the label portion is then secured to the shipping carton to seal the pocket. In the embodiments, the form portion is folded under the label portion within the glue frame prior to securement of the label portion to a container. A tear strip in the label portion allows for opening of the pocket to permit removal of the form portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1995Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Transkrit CorporationInventors: Irving R. Michlin, Guy Kiraly, Frank H. Neubauer
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Patent number: 5770291Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blank for folding into a body containment section of a casket, the blank comprising: a first stabilizing surface element, the first stabilizing surface element being a unitary element, a second stabilizing surface element positioned to lie above the first stabilizing surface element and spaced-apart therefrom, the second stabilizing surface element being a unitary element, and a core having a top surface and a bottom surface, the core being sandwiched between the first and second stabilizing surface elements, the bottom surface of the core being attached to the first stabilizing surface element and the top surface of the core being attached to the second stabilizing surface element, the core including a first section and a second section spaced-apart from the first section to form an elongated gap therebetween, the first and second sections of the core being arranged so that the blank can be bent along the gap, each of the first and second sections of the core being attaType: GrantFiled: January 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Batesville Casket Company, Inc.Inventor: William C. Tambussi
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Patent number: 5763056Abstract: A light blocking transparency assembly comprises a single sheet of transparency film and two foldable opaque flaps. The flaps overlap when in their folded position. The inventive construction provides improved feedability of the assembly through a variety of imaging devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1997Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Virtudes Ramirez Lund, James Beard Svacha
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Patent number: 5756168Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate article formed of multiple incompatible polymer plies. The laminate article has a flange construction which limits delamination in areas of the article heretofore prone to delaminate and thus provides improved structural integrity, longevity and appearance and a longer useful life in a range of applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Inventor: William D. Maag
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Patent number: 5736212Abstract: A form (1) with a detachable card (3) is disclosed. A support material (2) is glued on the back of the form and contains besides a support layer (21) a layer of glue (22) that may be peeled off the card. The card (3) is a blank held by the supporting layer (21) within the form and produced by punching (31, 32) through the front of the form up to the supporting layer (21). The card may be punched all around its periphery without leaving any punching bridges.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Folien Fischer AGInventor: Jules Fischer
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Patent number: 5733624Abstract: A mineral fiber (e.g. fiberglass) thermal insulation batt is disclosed wherein a base mineral fiber layer is impregnated with a two-layer layering system so as to produce a batt which is substantially vapor impermeable with a perm vapor rating less than about one. The first layer of the layering system is of a low melt material while the second layer is of a high melt material, the first layer being sandwiched between the base insulating layer and the second layer, and functioning to bond the layering system to the base. In certain embodiments, the first layer includes quick blooming ethyl vinyl acetate (e.g. from about 10-25%) and a low density (e.g. 22-26 lbs. per cubic foot) polyethylene, and the second layer includes high density (e.g. 28-38 lbs. per cubic foot) polyethylene. The resulting insulation batt is vapor impermeable, less susceptible to cold-crack, easier to manufacture, a better fire retardant, more durable, and easier to handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Syme, Gary E. Romes, Joseph T. Church, Steven Sanford
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Patent number: 5698288Abstract: A protective covering for a swim platform located on a boat is provided. The protective covering may be detachably attached over the top of a swim platform, such as those platforms which are located about the rear of boats or other marine craft. Use of the protective covering will prevent waterfowl or other animals from defecating, loitering or nesting on the swim platform. The covering includes a generally rectangular portion located intermediate a right wing portion and a left wing portion. A plurality of apertures designed to secure the covering to the swim platform are provided on the rectangular portion, right wing portion and left wing portion. Both the right wing and the left wing fold forming a right sidewall and a left sidewall. The sidewalls and rectangular portion form a hollow, generally triangular structure which is placed atop and resides in the area immediately atop the swim platform. The covering is securely attached to the swim platform by any of a variety of attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1996Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Inventor: Jeff Barnes
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Patent number: 5695865Abstract: In an automotive upholstery component including a trim main body and an ornamental sheet mounted on a selected part of the surface of the trim main body, the ornamental sheet is attached to the trim main body without using a bonding agent so that the fabrication steps may be reduced in number, the working environment may be improved, and the design characteristics of the product may be enhanced. A door trim main body is placed on an upper die for pressing which is equipped with a welder upper electrode, and the ornamental sheet is placed on the lower die for pressing which is equipped with a welder lower electrode. High frequency electric current of a prescribed voltage is applied across the upper and lower electrodes so that the ornamental sheet may be attached to a prescribed part of the surface of the door trim main body 20 over the entire area of the ornamental sheet, and the use of a bonding agent may be thereby abolished.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Koichi Shimizu
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Patent number: 5652039Abstract: A foldable composite panel (1) comprising an inner layer (2) formed from a first material having a relatively high plasticity at least in compression, bonded to at least one adjacent outer layer (3) formed from a second material having a relatively low plasticity. The composite panel (1) can be permanently folded without failure at ambient temperature through an angle substantially greater than that through which the outer layer (3) alone could be folded without failure under comparable conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Inventors: Stephen R. Tremain, Robert S. Fuller
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Patent number: 5650209Abstract: A card package assembly and method of manufacture thereof allow simple and inexpensive production of desirable products, particularly useful for telephone debit cards. A web of card stock is imaged on both first and second faces with indicia (preferably variable and non-variable), and the faces are spot coated with plastic at spaced locations equal to the length of card package ultimately separated from the web. A card is formed from or out of each of the spot coated plastic locations, by die cutting, or with lines of weakness such as perforations. The form is narrower at the card, and adhesive patterns outside the card portions hold other panels of the package together once folded over to sandwich the card between other panels. The cards may be produced from a web one package wide, or from a web two or even more packages wide. A bang tail is preferably provided connected to the card, and of the same width, with a perforation separating the bang tail from the card and coupon indicia imaged on the bang tail.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Moore Business Forms, Inc.Inventors: E. Douglas Ramsburg, Gerald C. Krahn, Jeffrey S. Walter, Ralph F. Irelan, Jr., John L. Wantz, Eric Patterson
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Patent number: 5645912Abstract: A means to provide a cost effective anti-skid/ anti-slip stairnose in staircases is described. The means can be dimensioned to fit across various lengths of staircases. A detachable anti-skid/ anti-slip conformable tape is fixed onto the stairnoses.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Inventors: John Robert Nelson, Richard Forbes Donald-Hill
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Patent number: 5643643Abstract: An apparel accessory (10) is disclosed including a scarf body (12) formed by folding a sheet (20) of fabric to create first and second layers (22, 24) overlying each other and having staggered, free longitudinal edges. First and second, parallel, spaced, longitudinal rows of stitches (26, 28) extend through layers (22, 24) generally intermediate the longitudinal edges of the scarf body (12) and form and define a tunnel (30) for frictionally, slideably receiving a drawstring (16). By pushing the scarf body (12) relative to the drawstring (16), the scarf body (12) can be variably held in a gathered, three dimensional condition on the drawstring (16) for draping on the wearer in a variety of positions and modes. The portions of the drawstring (16) beyond the scarf body (12) in its gathered condition provide tying provisions for the accessory (10) for tying the ends together and/or for tying the ends to the clothing of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1991Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Inventor: Ruth B. Bernstein
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Patent number: 5641547Abstract: An injection molded trim strip and a method for its formation are provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing an elongate, polymeric strip having an upper surface, a lower surface which is spaced from the upper surface and first and second ends; removing material from the polymeric strip inwardly from at least one of the first and second ends so as to create a modified strip; and injection molding with a polymeric material to fill at least a portion of an area formerly occupied by the removed material to create a trim strip having an intermediate surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces formed from the injected polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Assignee: Plastic Trim, Inc.Inventor: David Dwight Dilley
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Patent number: 5635280Abstract: An apparatus for forming a laminate to a core having a profiled edge, comprising a frame for supporting the core and laminate, a resilient sheet, and means mounted to the frame for placing the sheet in tension and moving the sheet between a position out of contact with the laminate to a tensioned position in contact with the laminate, whereby further movement of the sheet applies a force to the laminate to form the laminate to the edge of the core.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1994Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Inventor: Richard J. Hyde
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Patent number: 5631061Abstract: A fibrous insulation batt having a length and a width and including a first and second section, where each section is approximately one half the length of the batt, is folded so that the first section is generally parallel to and contacting the second section. The batt has two folds across its width and located between the first and second sections. The two folds are spaced apart from each other a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the uncompressed insulation batt. The two sections of the batt remain generally parallel to and contact each other when the batt is laid horizontal and in an unrestrained condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Owens Corning Canada, Inc.Inventors: Keith Wallace, Charles R. Weir
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Patent number: 5626940Abstract: A storage sleeve comprising a reinforcing panel and a flexible sheet, wherein the sheet and panel are joined by welding and subsequent sewing, to form a pocket.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Inventor: Douglas J. Selwyn-Smith
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Patent number: 5622767Abstract: A fifth wheel insert, laminate composite and method of construction, which insert includes a cap or cover having mount tabs for tack-welding the insert on a fifth wheel. The laminate composite includes a composite of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene resin and one or more modulus of elasticity modifier such as carbon fibers and is designed to be secured to the fifth wheel of a tractor, the coupling plate of a trailer or to the insert mounted on the fifth wheel, in order to reduce friction and eliminate the need for greasing the fifth wheel-trailer coupling.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Assignee: Superior Environmental Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Cork
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Patent number: 5620770Abstract: A fifth wheel insert, laminate composite and method of construction, which insert includes a cap or cover having mount tabs for tack-welding the insert on a fifth wheel. The laminate composite includes a composite of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene resin and one or more modulus of elasticity modifier such as carbon fibers and is designed to be secured to the fifth wheel of a tractor, the coupling plate of a trailer or to the insert mounted on the fifth wheel, in order to reduce friction and eliminate the need for greasing the fifth wheel-trailer coupling.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Superior Environmental Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Cork
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Patent number: 5618593Abstract: An improved weatherstrip molding or trim strip includes a dual durometer, coextruded molding body, with a laminated decorative film strip bonded to the harder durometer portion of the molding body in order to provide improved resistance to physical damage and environmental conditions for the film strip. The film strip offers the capability of providing a color-matched or color-coordinated appearance for a vehicle body, as well as a wide variety of gloss levels.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1991Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: The Standard Products CompanyInventors: John W. Belser, Willard C. Christian
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Patent number: 5599601Abstract: A disposable tape tab for a diaper or a like article is provided with at least a fastening tape tab portion and a release tape tab portion, the fastening tape tab portion having a fastening surface which fastening surface is on a face opposite the adhesive surface face of the release tape tab portion. The fastening tape tab portion and said release tape tab portion are joined by at least one adhesive-to-substrate bond with no adhesive layer to adhesive layer contact. Preferably the fastening surface on the fastening tape tab is a pressure sensitive adhesive, with both the fastening tape tab and the release tape tab having a release layer on the face opposite the face having the adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen P. Polski, Jayshree Seth, Charles E. Boyer, III
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Patent number: 5599608Abstract: A method for molding a plastic part comprises preforming a film laminate and insert molding a plastic substrate against the film laminate. According to one embodiment, the film laminate is preformed with re-entrant edge portions. The insert molding step involves positioning the film laminate in a mold cavity, closing the mold and injecting molten resin into the mold cavity against the film laminate. The force of the closing of the mold and the injection of the resin causes the re-entrant edge portions to curl up under the solidifying resin to ensure complete coverage of the longitudinal edges of the plastic substrate by the film laminate. According to another embodiment, a stencil of an image is made in the film laminate prior to the insert molding. The resin injected into the mold flows into the stencil so that the image is visible against the surrounding surface of the film laminate.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Green Tokai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Yamamoto, William Hardgrove
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Patent number: 5595799Abstract: A process for injection molding a multi-colored article in an injection mold, in which a) a desired initial quantity of a first-colored material is metered to a first desired portion of the cavity; b) a desired quantity of a second-colored material is supplied to the cavity, contiguously with the first-colored material, and is metered to a second desired portion of the cavity. The location of the first and second desired portions within in the cavity being controlled by providing the first and second-colored materials with appropriate melt viscosities and controlling the temperature and rate of supply of the first and second-colored materials. A multi-colored preform formed by the process that is suitable for blow molding a multi-colored container, and a multi-colored container blow molded from such a preform are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: DTL Technology Limited PartnershipInventors: Martin H. Beck, Robert Caldicott, John H. Muszynski
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Patent number: 5587215Abstract: The "Calendar Writing Page" consists of a piece of paper the size of the calendar with a strip of clear adhesive attached to and overlapping the paper. The overlapping adhesive strip has a peel away backing. The "writing page" covers the "calendar section" of the calendar and provides a clean writing area. The illustration from the calendar is used to generate writing responses. The clear adhesive gives a neat, clean edge to the book page. The hole punch marks allows the recycled calendar/book to line up uniformly and be bound with string, yarn, lace or any other binding apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1994Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Inventor: Laurice A. G. Bell
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Patent number: RE36395Abstract: A folded sheet article (20) comprises a sheet (22) of material having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (24, 26) and two diagonally opposite stiff portions (28, 30) at respective corner segments (32, 34) of the sheet (as disclosed in the inventor's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,156,898) and has a pocket (40) at at least one of the segments (32, 34). Pocket (40) may be formed separately, may comprise the stiff portion (28), which may be folded back onto itself to form the pocket (40), or may (alone or together with said portion (28)) be formed from the sheet (22). The stiffening may be provided by a removable card (58) in pocket 40). Such card (58) may bear coded information (60) related to information (62) borne by sheet (22). Pocket (40) may have an egress retarder (64) to retard egress of a card (58).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1995Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Inventor: George Wallace McDonald