Abstract: Reinforcement for strengthening sheets of paper and the like around binding holes. The reinforcement has a generally chevron shape with parallel opposing edges of similar length and contour. In one embodiment, the reinforcements are supplied in a precut form in which a plurality of the reinforcements are nested together along an axis with the opposing edges of adjacent ones of the reinforcements in close mating relationship with each other and no gaps or waste material between the reinforcements. In another embodiment, the reinforcements are cut in place from a sheet of adhesive backed reinforcing material and applied by a punch which also cuts the binding holes in the paper.

Abstract: A curable sheet comprising first and second curing reactants arranged in discrete areas of the sheet, preferably by coextrusion, in patterns such as stripes and checks. The sheet cures upon fusion of the respective areas of the curing reactants.

Abstract: A removable protective liner adapted to fit and be releasably connectable atop the enclosed, generally horizontal rear bed of vehicles such as Blazers.RTM., Broncos.RTM., Cherokees.RTM., and the like. The liner is formed of a horizontal panel fabricated of thin flexible sheet material such as vinyl or naugahide.RTM. and is adapted to cover substantially the entire rear bed and the rear seats of such vehicles in their folded down position. The liner may also include side panels and a spare tire cover extending upwardly from the side margins of the horizontal panels. The releasable attaching means between the liner and the vehicle rear bed may be Velcro.RTM., mating snaps, or the like.

Abstract: A tape for corrosion protection, in which a pressure sensitive adhesive is coated on one face of a plastic sheet, and pieces of galvanic sacrificial anode metal foil for cathodic protection are lined consecutively on a part of its adhesive face across less than the entire width of the plastic sheet. An object of this invention is to prevent corrosion by means of an effect of cathodic protection.

Abstract: Glued laminated wood which has a novel laminated structure and may be fabricated from small-sized veneer sheets, and method of manufacturing such laminated wood are provided. The glued laminated wood in its continuous form is made from a series of unit-length veneer sheets each having the same length and thickness which are laminated in a laid-up arrangement in which each of the veneer sheets is lapped on another and offset therefrom in the direction of its length at a regular interval determined by the number of plies to be in the laminated wood product and the length of the unit veneer sheets. It has a novel structure in that each veneer sheet therein has tandemly spaced straight length portions which are parallel to each other, but successively displaced from each other in the direction of the thickness of the product, there being a somewhat S-shaped curved length portion of the veneer sheet between any successive pair of these straight length portions.

Abstract: An uneven, vertical row of timbers attached to a length of metal sheet, such that the metal sheet supports the timbers, acting as a barrier or edging to earth contained within, while the timbers provide a decorative part. The edging so constructed may be connected end to end to itself or other such edging units to form continuous shapes.

Abstract: As assembly (10, 210, 310) of a web of tag material (12, 312) and a web of transparent cover element material (13, 313) carrying a layer of transparent pressure sensitive adhesive (14, 314) that is releasably joined to the lower surface of the web of tag material. The web of tag material is divided into individual tags (22-25, 322-325) and the web of cover element material is divided into individual cover elements (34-37, 334-337) in which a cover element associated with a tag has a portion under the tab and a second portion under an adjacent tag. When a tag-cover element unit (11, 311) is separated from the assembly, the second portion of the cover element is foldable over an edge of the tag to protect identification data applied thereto.

Abstract: A plurality of rolls of wallcovering having a wood grain design in a plurality of different widths which, in strips, is applied on a wall over previously applied adhesive, which preferably is pigmented to a relatively dark color.

Abstract: A plurality of rolls of wallcovering having a wood grain design in a plurality of different widths which, in strips, is applied on a wall over previously applied adhesive, which preferably is pigmented to a relatively dark color. Alternatively, the wallcovering strips are formed with an adhesive on the back and are applied in an alternating manner with narrow, dark-colored strips having an adhesive on the back, the dark strips simulating grooves between simulated wood planks.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite label web including a carrier web and labels releasably adhered by pressure sensitive adhesive to the carrier web, with the carrier web having improved feed cuts. The composite label web is wound into a roll. The cuts are arranged in groups. Certain groups have two lateral cuts and a longitudinal cut. The lateral cuts extend away from the outer free end of the composite label web toward respective leading and trailing locations on the longitudinal cut. These groups of cuts are in pre-determined relation with respect to chevron-shaped feed cuts in the carrier web.

Abstract: A method of insulating a structure comprising the steps of applying at least one strip of pliable sealing material in an airtight relationship to an area of the structure to be thermally insulated, and applying, as needed, successive strips of said material in overlapping relationship with each other and said first strip until a desired area of said structure is entirely covered with a continuous, airtight, overlapping, thermal barrier layer, said sealing material comprising a plastic layer, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least one side thereof.

Abstract: A layered glass mirror mat is provided which is particularly adapted for use in solar collectors. The glass mirror mat comprises glass strips having first sides adhered to a supporting film by means of an adhesive layer. The opposed strip surfaces have a reflective layer applied thereto and, if desired, overlying protective and/or gummed layers.

Abstract: A composite panel member for use in a bowling lane includes a wooden core member which is formed from a plurality of wood strips, the core having a pair of opposed faces and a plurality of edge portions. Each wood strip has an equilibrated moisture content within 2% of every other wood strip in the core. A high pressure laminate member is adhered to each face of the core, each laminate member having substantially the same length, width and thickness such that each core face is balanced. A moisture proof sealer is disposed on each edge portion of the core so that the entire core is enclosed and protected from moisture and the effects of the atmosphere.

Abstract: A paper stock adapted to be employed in transport systems utilizing projecting pin-type sprocket drives includes at least one row of a plurality of spaced-apart and aligned pin-engageable drive apertures extending the length thereof, each of which drive apertures is formed by a partially open circular die-cut line having a gap between its ends of approximately 0.010 inches to 0.040 inches, the gap being oriented at the leading edge of the resulting aperture, thereby forming a strengthening hinge-like connection between the paper stock and the aperture blank when such blank is subsequently displaced, such as by engagement with a projecting pin on a drive sprocket mechanism of a transport system used to move paper stock through a machine.

Abstract: Carpeting especially suitable for use in areas subjected to heavy wear or abrasive weather includes a plurality of cured, rubber-based strips with filaments embedded in and projecting upwardly from them forming a pile on their upper surfaces. The strips lie side-to-side, and each is bonded along its bottom surface only to a vulcanized, rubber-based sheet that does not project substantially into the spaces between the elements. Apparatus and a method for making the carpeting are also disclosed.

Abstract: A strip assembly comprising an elongated support strip, either rolled or folded, and at least one second strip superimposed on the support strip, the second strip having transverse slits formed therein at equal intervals, each slit extending only partly across the central portion of the second strip, leaving edge portions of the second strip connected and leaving substantially the entire support strip connected. By severing the edge portions, the second strip can be separated into individual sheets, leaving the support strip attached in the central region. The second strip can be provided with a coating of reproduction material on the back surface thereof so that data can be printed on the sheets of both strips, forming a plurality of individual receipt slips and a continuous information-bearing strip usable for accounting purposes. The support strip can be provided with holes near the ends of the slits to reduce the criticality of location of the severing operation.

Abstract: An epoxy tape useful as an adhesive sealant comprised of a first band of an uncured epoxy resin composition and a second band comprised of a composition capable of curing the epoxy resin. Kneading together of substantially equal lengths of opposed portions of the first and second bands results in an epoxy composition which is self-curing.