Fold At Edge Patents (Class 428/121)
  • Patent number: 5582888
    Abstract: Pop-up items are provided which can either be mounted in three-dimensional form on a suitable supporting surface by means of pressure-sensitive adhesive carried by the item or can be affixed to facing panels of a letter or pages of a book. Some preferred items include a pop-up element in the form of one or two panels carrying strategically located pressure-sensitive adhesive which permits instant mounting, e.g. between facing panels so that, upon opening, the pop-up element assumes a three-dimensional configuration as a result of the pressure-sensitive adhesive bonding to the surfaces of facing panels or pages. The 3-dimensional pop-up can also be mounted to a suitable supporting surface. A variety of methods for the mass production of such pop-up elements from a continuous web, e.g., a printed and die-cut web from a web press, facilitate their inexpensive fabrication. These pop-up elements are preferably marketed or distributed in groups, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Papermasters, Inc.
    Inventor: John K. Volkert
  • Patent number: 5565258
    Abstract: An improved folded absorbent paper product includes a first, central panel; a second panel, unitary with the first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel; a third panel, unitary with the first panel, and folded over a second side of the first panel; a fourth panel, unitary with the second panel, and folded so as to be positioned between the first and second panels; and a fifth panel that is unitary with the third panel and folded so as to be positioned between said first and third panels. Advantages of the improved product include an optimization of weight to space considerations, the fact that exposed edges are kept out of view, an ability to work in a gravity feed dispenser in any of four possible orientations, and an assurance of double ply strength at intended gripping locations. A method of dispensing and of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Wesley J. McConnell, John A. Bound
  • Patent number: 5558921
    Abstract: A paper-saving, trash-decreasing device for utilizing used standard-sized envelopes as either rigid, hand-held portable writing-paper or as rigid writing-paper stabilized on a desk-top by weight of the writing arm, said device being a stiff sheet sized to fit all the way into a standard-sized flap-sealed, one-end opened envelope and project therefrom, having projection affixed with a resilient friction pad positioned to contact the desk surface. This device has further paper-saving, trash-decreasing utility when it is attached by flexible bands to the hard back of a standard note-pad so that when the note-pad is placed on a desk, hard-back down, the resilient friction-pad of this device will be in contact with the desk top so as to stabilize the note-pad even when it is written on near its bottom edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: John P. Pavlik
  • Patent number: 5558925
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming a window treatment article having opposed upper and lower sheets interconnected by transversely oriented, longitudinally spaced vanes comprising a pair of counter-rotating folding rollers oriented with respect to one another to form a nip therebetween, and a pusher bar assembly which is operative to successively advance a portion of the upper sheet into the nip between the folding rollers where it is folded and brought into contact with a lower sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Cellular Designs Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph Fritzman
  • Patent number: 5545459
    Abstract: A business form comprising a substrate with at least one surface bearing a dual-functional coating comprising a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing at least 40 weight percent ethylene and having a softening point of at least 60.degree. C. enhances adhesion of toner particles and is self-adhering under application of heat and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Wallace Computer Services, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. H. Chang
  • Patent number: 5543196
    Abstract: There is supported, from support cables under tension, a porous textile product suitable for use in shielding farm plants or animals from adverse weather. A hem cable of a pliable multifilament wire inside a soft sheath is sewn around one or more edges of a panel of a preferred cloth, with its free ends exteriorised at one corner. Frangible plastic clips are used to make loops around both the hem cable and the support cables. Optional panel stretching uses a hem cable anchor holding the cables to a fixed support located by one corner of the panel, a pulley at each adjacent corner, and a hem cable tensioner located at the free ends may be used to maintain the panel in a spread-out state. Alternative ways to provide a fabric panel with edge reinforcements are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventors: Michael D. Robinson, Barry J. Causton
  • Patent number: 5535886
    Abstract: A hygienic sanitary towel of a rectangular planar shape formed of a first outer sheet, a second outer sheet, and a third inner sheet sandwiched between the outer sheets in a stacked registered press-fit relation and with each sheet formed of an absorbent pressed fiber material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Inventor: Richard L. Huffer
  • Patent number: 5536540
    Abstract: A body side molding for automobiles. The molding has a rigid base and a cover which is relatively flexible with respect to the base. Covers of disclosed embodiments are of polyvinyl chloride. The base and cover snap together, the cover having retainers on its reverse face, and the base having retainers for engaging the retainers of the cover on its obverse face. The reverse face of the base is secured to a vehicle using double-sided adhesive tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Decoma International Inc.
    Inventors: Tadeusz Borys, Earlby E. J. Wakefield
  • Patent number: 5534329
    Abstract: A composite structure is provided which facilitates the joining of members having different physical properties, and that have sheet portions that lie facewise adjacent to each other. A first sheet-like member (16, FIG. 6 ) of first required properties such as steel which has high strength, is formed with a plurality of recesses (30A, 32A, 84). A second sheet-like member (24) of second required properties such as aluminum which has low weight and corrosion resistance, is formed with upstanding flanges to partially surround the first member. The second member is laid facewise against the first member and locations (26A, 28A, 80) on the second member are pressed into the recesses of the first member to join them. The first member preferably has tapered recesses (30A, 32A) in each of two opposite edges, and also (84) in its bottom face, and the second member has edge portions forming upstanding flanges (26A, 28A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventors: Haim Bunimovich, Tatyana Loersky
  • Patent number: 5531393
    Abstract: A roll of stretched plastic film having an embossed surface for trapping air so as to facilitate unwinding of the roll of stretched film, stretched between 50 and 300 percent of the original length of the film, for wrapping pallet loads and particularly includes a folded edge for strengthening the edge, which folded edge is applied in a manner so as to minimize piling up of the rolled folded edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventors: Donald J. Salzsauler, Richard J. Salzsauler
  • Patent number: 5512347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a canvas reinforcement structure which enables canvas to become strong enough to sustain greater external force (such as wind), and enlarge tension strength to avoid breakage as well as form overall restraint effect for obtaining whole covering performance; it comprises reinforcement corner block mounted on respective corners of canvas, and corner block including upper and lower reinforcement pieces to form contact limited room and outlet hole for retaining canvas and therefore rivetting together with canvas by means of rivet; central position having through hole, collar rope hole for building up each corner of canvas with resistant ability against tearing force without risk of breakage; and restraint portion is folded with appropriate width of canvas for inserting restraint rope and auxiliary rope wrapping body so as to strengthen resistance of canvas periphery against lifting over as well as reinforcing the effect of secure tying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Liu Chu
  • Patent number: 5506020
    Abstract: An insulated freight container quilt comprises first and second elongate cover sheets coated on an outer side with polypropylene fiber, the cover sheets being of a material selected from a group of spun bonded polypropylene and spun bonded polyester. A batt of polyester staple fibers mounted together with an acrylic binder is sandwiched between inner sides of the first and second sheets. A seam structure along perimeter edges of the sheets secures the batt between the sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
  • Patent number: 5500267
    Abstract: A multi-layered, slip-resistant, absorbent, and disposable mat is provided for absorbing oil and other liquids while retaining a slip-resistant surface upon which to walk after the oil and other liquids have been absorbed. A first layer of the mat is a fluid impermeable sheet with a slip-resistant surface, such as biodegradable plastic, foil, or rubber material, with the slip-resistant surface facing down toward a floor surface. A second layer is a glue material applied onto the face up surface of the fluid impermeable sheet. A third layer is an absorbent material applied to the glue material. The absorbent material may be cotton fiber, polymer material, polyethylene sponge, cellulose fiber, or other suitable material or a combination thereof, and preferably shaped into spherical or cylindrical beads. A fourth layer is a non-absorbent, fluid-permeable and slip-resistant material placed over the absorbent material. The fourth layer may be a screen or mesh, preferably comprised of nylon or nylon-covered metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventor: George Canning
  • Patent number: 5498455
    Abstract: The present invention provides a means and method for securing objects onto mounts such as cards, windows, cones, columns and the like. The adhesive mount incorporates the use of pressure-sensitive adhesive covered by at least one release sheet. The release sheets are made of a thin and flexible material which can be rolled and peeled back upon itself. Guiding elements in some embodiments are supplied on the release sheet. In other embodiments the shape of the release sheet guides the object relative to the mount. In still other embodiments, a template is temporarily adhered onto the mount. In still other embodiments guiding elements may be omitted. The adhesive may be supplied on either or both the object or the mount. The adhesive is covered by a minimum of one release sheet. Each release sheet has a tab, a edge, or a handle for removal. These tabs, edges, or handles extend out from behind, beneath, and beyond the perimeter of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Inventor: Stuart W. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5489456
    Abstract: A self-adhesive label (54) in the form of a tag for attachment to a neck (56) of a bottle (55), the label (54) being carried on a backing of release material (34), the label (54) comprising a printed sheet (2) which is folded so as to form a body portion (30) and tag portion (32) adjacent thereto, an aperture (48) which extends through the tag portion (32), a weakened tear line (46) which extends through the sheet (2) between the body and tag portions (30,32), and a layer of adhesive (38) disposed on a rearwardly directed surface of the body portion (30) which releasably adheres the label (54) to the backing of release material (34) and by which the body portion (30) may be adhered to a bottle (55). There is also provided a method of producing a succession of such self-adhesive labels (54) carried on a backing of release material (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: David J. Instance
  • Patent number: 5484636
    Abstract: A sanitary napkin wrapper and adhesive tab construction for such a wrapper are disclosed. The adhesive tab can, in a preferred embodiment, be applied to the package formed by the wrapper contemporaneously with its own landing member to form a complete fastening system. The sanitary napkin wrapper can also be provided with a flap or pouch in several variations for securing the used sanitary napkin for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Charles J. Berg, Jr., Delmar R. Muckenfuhs, William P. Maxam, Jr., Alan E. Byrd, John A. Chang
  • Patent number: 5476697
    Abstract: A paper napkin or similar sheet formed object which is intended to be attached to an article of clothing to protect it from spillage, comprises a sheet with reinforcement areas on surface portions thereof. The napkin sheet is folded before usage such that adhesive surfaces (3) on the reinforcement areas (1) are in close contact with adhesive or non-adhesive parts of the reinforcement areas which parts in this position form a protection for the adhesive surfaces (3) of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Wanja Bellander
  • Patent number: 5474818
    Abstract: A pouch suitable for packaging disposable consumer products having a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a portion of a surface thereof. The pouch is formed from a silicone polymer coated paper with the silicone coating forming an internal surface of the pouch, thereby allowing easy removal of the product from the pouch and avoiding permanent sticking of the pressure sensitive adhesive coating to the pouch material. The silicone polymer coated paper used to form the pouch has, as a part of the composition thereof, a thermoplastic component which can be a thermoplastic basecoat, or an admixed thermoplastic polymer included in the silicone polymer coating, or a thermoplastic coating on the surface of the paper opposite the silicone coating, or combinations of these alternatives. In all cases, the thermoplastic component is provided in the form of a water-based emulsion or dispersion of a thermoplastic polymer, such as an emulsion of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: International Paper
    Inventors: Helga H. Ulrich, James R. Quick, Barry L. Hess
  • Patent number: 5470635
    Abstract: A blade member, mountable onto an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, such as copier, printer, facsimile, word processor, and the like, for removing residual matter from an electrophotographic photosensitive member, includes an elastic blade one side surface of which is flat in a longitudinal direction thereof and the other side surface of which has a vertical portion perpendicular to an end surface of the elastic blade, and an inclined portion inclined with respect to the vertical portion, the inclined portion having a larger thickness than the vertical portion, and a support member for supporting the elastic blade. A thickness (f) of a portion of the elastic blade, which is engaged by the support member at a side of the one side surface, is greater than a thickness (g) of a portion of the elastic blade which is engaged by the support member at a side of the other side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Shirai, Kazumi Sekine, Tadayuki Tsuda, Isao Ikemoto, Kazushi Watanabe, Yoshikazu Sasago, Takeo Shoji, Shinya Noda, Kazunori Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Adachi
  • Patent number: 5468525
    Abstract: Coils for use as cushioning, such as dunnage, made from spiral coils of paper that are recyclable and biodegradable, or from other thin, flexible, resilient strips. The coils are cylindrical or cylindrical with a transverse fold, and when used as dunnage are randomly oriented to provide cushioning for packaged articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Patriot Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Ridley Watts
  • Patent number: 5462783
    Abstract: A label dispensing sheet for incorporation within a book such as a telephone directory, dictionary or the like, includes a facing sheet of heavy paper stock releasably secured to a relatively thin backing sheet or liner by a pressure sensitive adhesive and containing a series of indicia bearing labels or tabs adapted to be applied to the pages of the book to designate the various alphabetical headings, sub-headings, categories or divisions thereof. The facing sheet and liner have overlying, extended edges for binding the label dispensing sheet proper within the book with corresponding portions of these extended edges being die cut and perforated, respectively, to form a lock and release construction holding the sheet securely in place in the book while permitting its ready removal therefrom during tab assembly to the book pages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Dennis Esselmann
  • Patent number: 5458946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retainer designed to fit on the end of a flexible tape of the extendable and retractable type that can be housed within a housing. The retainer in a preferred embodiment assumes a cap-like configuration and includes a back with a surrounding retainer ring. Formed in the back is a slit through which an L-shape end that extends from the remote end of the flexible tape can be projected therethrough such that when mounted on the tape the back of the retainer lies adjacent a turned-down catch that forms a part of the L-shaped end of the flexible tape. Thus, the retainer is adapted to receive, hold and retain the end of a member (such as a piece of shoe mold) to be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Inventor: Willie O. White, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5456957
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for molding composite automotive trim members having a layer of a first material and a backing member made of a second thermoplastic material. The first material is introduced to the mold in the form of an elastic sheet having a show surface. This sheet is placed in the mold and the second thermoplastic material is subsequently injected into the mold cavity. This causes the second thermoplastic material to bond to one side of the sheet and forces the show surface on the opposite side of the sheet into abutting engagement with the mold surface, thereby creating the trim member. The second thermoplastic material forms a backing member that provides structural support for the sheet. The sheet forms an outer layer for the trim member. Note that the show surface on the sheet remains intact during and after injection and therefore provides a show surface for the trim member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventors: Norman C. Jackson, Jack V. Henderson, Heinz Angerstein
  • Patent number: 5455098
    Abstract: Decorative pleats have two cuts made in each of two or more pleats and the fold of the pleat is reversed between the cuts. When used as a decorative display for a photograph, picture, merchandise or other item, the cuts may be made angularly to hold the item in place. Cuts may be perpendicular to the fold of the pleat, angular to the fold, zigzag, curvilinear or of other shape. The pleats may be a blind, a lantern or of other shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Inventor: Tai-Ping Cheng
  • Patent number: 5447762
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locally introducing fluid, such as a gas, at a predetermined location into molten resin downstream from a resin injection aperture to form a hollow part. The gas is utilized at the localized area to distribute the molten resin, to eliminated molded in stress and to prevent formation of sink marks in the part during resin solidification. An overflow reservoir outside of the mold cavity is filled with the resin during resin injection and then the gas is introduced into the reservoir through a fluid aperture and into the part. The reservoir creates a cocoon of solidified material to act as a seal to prevent gas leakage. One hollow body formed by the method and system includes a substantially endless hollow body portion with a fluid opening for communicating the interior of the hollow body portion with the locally introduced fluid. The hollow body provides an internal gas manifold and means for greater structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Melea Limited
    Inventor: Norman S. Loren
  • Patent number: 5443875
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective patch for smoothly covering labels in existing garments. The patch includes a flexible member formed of cotton flannel, and an adhesive material on the flexible member. The adhesive material forms a first adhesive that extends within a ring-shaped region proximate an edge margin of the flexible member, the first adhesive being releasable from the garment for exposing the label. A marginal portion of the flexible member is folded against a facing portion of the flexible member for forming a double thickness of the flexible member with the edge margin being spaced inwardly from an outer perimeter of the patch. A second adhesive secures the marginal portion to the facing portion, the marginal portion having a corner width at locations of minimum radius of the outer perimeter, the corner width being less than half of the minimum radius for limiting projections of the perimeter margin away from the facing flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Warren S. Liu
  • Patent number: 5443885
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a floor and countertop protector pad are shown and described, as well as the method of protecting a floor or countertop with the invented protector pad. The protector pad includes a barrier means that is a top layer of moisture-impermeable, and puncture-, tear-, and deformation-resistant high density polymeric film and a bottom layer of closed-cell polymeric foam bonded to the film. The film and foam thicknesses are selected to make the protector pad lightweight and easily rollable and unrollable into a flat and uncurled shape, while still performing the barrier and cushioning jobs. The film serves as the barrier to liquid spills and to gouging, scraping, or falling objects and deforms only slightly and in a shallow, spread-out manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Roger D. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5439716
    Abstract: An insulating glass unit is shown comprising a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart glass panes and a spacer peripherally joining the glass panes to each other. The spacer is a tubular structure, and may include a particulate desiccant filling at least a section of the interior and conforming to the interior configuration thereof to contribute compressive strength to the spacer. The spacer desirably is made from stainless steel sheeting having a thickness not greater than about 0.005 inches. In a preferred embodiment, the spacer includes side walls sealed to the glass panes and an outer wall extending between the side walls and having a sealant free portion between the side walls that extends substantially completely about the periphery of the glass unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Cardinal IG Company
    Inventor: James E. Larsen
  • Patent number: 5436048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Mecalit GmgH Kunststoffverarbeitung
    Inventors: Max Meier, Karl-Heinz Meier
  • Patent number: 5413834
    Abstract: A paper sheet is saturated with a latex saturant wherein two components have different T.sub.g values to produce an overlay which sufficiently resists the stresses of miter-folding, or V-grooving, and possesses superior printing qualities which favor its application on substrates such as miter-folded boards and particle boards, cabinetry, shelves, furniture, intricate surfaces such as profile wraps and molding strips, doors, frames, and other such structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Specialty Paperboard/Endura, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Hunter, Harold C. Hieter
  • Patent number: 5360655
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: George W. McDonald
  • Patent number: 5358762
    Abstract: A sandwich board is made of sheet plastics material such as polyethylene. The panels are inhibited from warping by inturned flanges along the edges. Along the rising edges the flanges may be permanently inturned by means of a reverse bend. Along the upper edge the flange may be hinged through double coined lines. A lower flange may also be hinged inwardly through double coined lines for rigidity. Braces may be provided on back panel surfaces for rigidity especially on large sandwich boards. The panels may be slightly offset from one another so that the inturned flanges internest. The outer surfaces of the panels are coated over the whole surface with an adherent ink which allows for later printing of information using cheaper conventional inks or paints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: Stephen E. McGrath
  • Patent number: 5350608
    Abstract: A trim strip for attachment to a substrate such as a vehicle includes a metallic core member and a one-piece outer layer which includes injection molded plastic inserts. In addition, a method of making the trim strip includes the steps of bonding an outer layer to the core member wherein the outer layer extends beyond the longitudinal ends of the core member, injection molding plastic inserts which bond to the outer layer, and forming the outer layer over the ends of the core member, thereby forming end caps over the metallic core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventor: Robert A. Zoller
  • Patent number: 5348787
    Abstract: A protective shield or member is provided for the vertical door tracks of a delivery truck wherein the protective shield is generally an elongated substantially transparent C-shaped member constructed of a hard flexible plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventors: David R. Gosnell, Ernest E. Riney
  • Patent number: 5318822
    Abstract: A hollow core instrument panel provides the look and feel of a urethane filled instrument panel without the associated disadvantages. A rigid retainer substrate provides a skeletal superstructure. A hollow shell applique is attached to the retainer substrate for providing a decorative exterior. The hollow shell applique includes a resilient upper wall, a lower wall, contoured to matingly engage the retainer substrate, a forward end wall and a rearward end wall. One or more ribs may be provided intermediate the forward and rearward end walls. The forward and rearward end walls are hook-shaped for mechanically clamping about the edges of the retainer substrate. Vent holes prevent pressure build-up within the hollow shell applique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Davidson Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Richard D. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 5308665
    Abstract: An impurity scavenger pillow or capsule and method for removing water or keeping water levels low in a solvent container with minimal particulate or chemical contamination, comprising a pillow consisting essentially of a porous bag containing a desiccant material, said pillow being formed through folding and sealing adjacent layers of the bag or comprising a capsule consisting essentially of a solid cylinder with the end or ends being a porous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Baxter Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Sadek, Jim Pyzybytek, James Westra
  • Patent number: 5300346
    Abstract: Method of, and apparatus for continuously manufacturing elongate articles with a plurality of segments of basically same and slightly different cross-sections, such as upper and side segments of automobile molding members. The apparatus includes a single die head formed with a common orifice and at least one additional orifice, as well as a device for selecting and controlling operational modes of the apparatus. The device may comprise a guide device which is movable between different positions corresponding to respective operational modes of the apparatus, and which serves to guide synthetic resin material extruded from the additional orifice. The guide member maintains in its one position a spaced relationship of synthetic resin materials extruded from the orifices to form one segment, and causes in another position the synthetic resin materials to adhere with each other to form another segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Hashimoto Forming Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Tamura, Tetsuo Hotta
  • Patent number: 5294279
    Abstract: Two plastic cover sheets, each of which would produce warping upon lamination by heat and pressure, are loosely affixed to a presentation folder paper core sheet to provide a plastic envelope. Graphic indicia bearing insert sheets can be laminated between both sides of the core sheet and the plastic cover sheets to provide an attractive display of the graphic indicia. Manufacturing costs are saved since anti-warpage backing sheets need not be face laminated to substantial areas of the folder sheet. Also, the plastic envelope sold to the user before lamination is not bowed in contrast to the prior art envelope. A security folder which is difficult to compromise, using carbonless paper, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Roger J. Kuhns, Robert L. Nathans
  • Patent number: 5275863
    Abstract: A seal protector for protecting material packed with metal strapping and a strapping seal from damage by the strapping seal and a method of forming the seal protector. The seal protector is formed from a piece of foldable crush resistant material into which an H-shaped cut is made. The cut forms flaps which fold over to contact the top surface of the material and are glued in that position, creating a seal protector with two different thickness levels and an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Laminations Corporation
    Inventor: Charles R. Hanson
  • Patent number: 5217771
    Abstract: A device is provided preventing the transmission of sound, the device being fabricated of polymer composition and comprising a hollow core member formed of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin, and at least outer member formed of unreinforced thermoplastic resin which is friction fit to the core member. The core member and outer members are preferably formed by pultrusion and extrusion, respectively. Adjacently disposed devices are connected together to form a fence-like barrier through which few or no sound waves are allowed to pass. This system is advantageously used to prevent sound waves emanating from a large transportation structure such as a highway, railroad track, or airport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Carsonite International Corp.
    Inventors: Donald W. Schmanski, Andrew Huntington
  • Patent number: 5215806
    Abstract: A fire barrier material for use in building construction comprising a sandwich structure have a first and second outer layers comprising a high temperature resistant material having corrugations therein and an intermediate layer comprising a flame retardant fibrous material wherein the corrugation are positioned in the outer layers in a manner which enables the barrier material to be rolled into a bundle in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the corrugations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: The Carborundum Company
    Inventor: Douglas J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 5208084
    Abstract: A pad (10) is adapted for attachment to an edge (18) of a countertop or desk (12). The pad (10) is constructed of a frame (28) extending over two surfaces of the desk (12) and is covered with cushioning (30) and a cover (36). The pad (10) attaches with adhesive strips (38) mounted directly on the frame (28) for attaching to the top (14) of the desk (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventor: Almer J. Rutz
  • Patent number: 5194309
    Abstract: A flat web-shaped blank is formed with a pair of parallel recesses, each of which defines an angle of less than 90.degree. to permit the faces of the recess to press against each other when the side sections of the blank are pivoted into a U-shape. The pressing of the lateral faces of the recess against each other serves to bias the side sections away from each other. The flat blank can be wound in a coil for storage and transportation purposes. The blank can be readily shaped into a U-shaped guide rail and inserted into the groove of an associated window frame portion. Shoulders on the outside of the side sections of the blank can snap fit into grooves in the walls of the groove of the window frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: A/S Spilka Inco Ltd.
    Inventor: Rolf Knudsen
  • Patent number: 5188884
    Abstract: A papermaking fabric formed of warp and weft yarns woven endless in a multi-layer uneven weave pattern and heat set to produce set floats in the warp yarns of one length which appear on one surface of the fabric and floats of a different length which appear on a second surface of the fabric. A low profile seam for joining opposite ends of the fabric to form an endless papermaking fabric. The seam is formed by turning warp yarns back and reweaving them lengthwisse into each of the ends with weft yarns in such a manner as to present appropriate ones of the floats on appropriate fabric surfaces. At the same time, loops are formed along the ends in spaced manner. The weft adjacent the end comprise undersized yarns which are woven with the warp yarns to provide longitudinal space along the warp yarns and between the undersized weft yarns. This allows the formation of small loops at the ends by crowding the small weft yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Wangner Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Richard W. Smith
  • Patent number: 5171636
    Abstract: New photochromatic and thermochromatic compounds of the spirooxazepin-oxazine class are definable by the general formula (I): ##STR1## where the substituents R and R.sub.1 -R.sub.12 are as defined in the description.The process for the preparation of the compounds (I) is described, as is their use as photochromatic and thermochromatic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Enichem Synthesis S.p.A.
    Inventors: Graziano Castaldi, Pietro Allegrini
  • Patent number: 5165974
    Abstract: A multilayer container with a flange for sealing with a lid, wherein the thickness of the inner surface layer at the inner edge of the flange is thinner than that in the sealing area, is produced by a method wherein a circular portion of a multilayer sheet to be the flange is held at a certain pressure while the multilayer sheet is being thermoformed under specified molding conditions, with the other portion than the circular portion being stretched. Even a seal ring having an even surface serves as a means for sealing the resulting multilayer container with a lid while ensuring easy openability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Odaka, Hiroshi Maeda, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Toyokazu Yamada
  • Patent number: 5158816
    Abstract: A flexible material comprises a sheet or web of deformable heat-sealable plastic material having at least one face a surface relief pattern comprising a multitude of small, closely spaced depressions and/or elevations serving to impart increased rigidity and optionally one or more layers, e.g. of aluminum foil, laminated to said plastic material over said relief pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Tetra Pak Holdings SA
    Inventor: Hans Rausing
  • Patent number: 5147705
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved elastic band and in particular to one including a first portion with a plurality of longitudinal serrated projections and a second portion with smooth surface, whereby articles with a cylindrical contour may be conveniently secured together without worrying about the separation of the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Inventors: Ta-Shun Lin, Kuan-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 5111579
    Abstract: A formed panel construction and method are provided for portable acoustic partitions of the type which are assembled and configured to create workstations in open office plans. Each partition panel includes a freestanding, open frame with a pair of formed cover panels detachably connected to the opposite sides of the frame to enclose the partition. Each cover panel comprises a laminated composite sheet, which includes a sound absorbant backing sheet constructed from heat fusible fibers, and an overlying upholstery sheet with a finished exterior surface. The composite sheet is heated to soften or plasticize the heat fusible fibers, and is compressed and molded while heated to a predetermined geometrically solid shape, such as a five-sided panel having a flat face and four marginal flanges extending at an angle therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventor: Carl W. Andersen
  • Patent number: 5098786
    Abstract: Double-faced tape, especially masking tape, with two areas on each side separated by a midline. One area on each side is coated with adhesive and is opposite an area coated with non-adhesive on the other side. The other area on each side is coated with non-adhesive and is opposite an area coated with adhesive on the other side. The tape has been folded along the midline with one adhesive-coated area adhering to a non-adhesive-coated area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: BPA-Verpackung GmbH
    Inventor: Jurgen Hanke