Abstract: An improved nock bushing preferably includes a bushing body and a stop flange. The bushing body preferably has a non-round body. An undercut is preferably formed under the stop flange. A nock hole is formed through at least substantially all of a length of the non-round body to receive a projection from an arrow nock. A plurality of lightening openings are preferably formed through the bushing body. The stop flange extends from one end of the bushing body. A distance across the largest cross-section dimension of the bushing body is preferably greater than a diameter of a bushing hole in an arrow shaft. In use, the non-round body is inserted into a nock end of an arrow shaft, which flexes the nock end. The arrow shaft will want to return back to its original round shape and thus applies force to an outer surface of the bushing body.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for supporting a wire having a minimum tolerable bend radius. The device comprises a core portion with a longitudinal axis supporting at least a first portion of the wire and a flange portion attached to the core portion supporting at least a second portion of the wire. The device has at least one hole with a first opening in the first surface defined by a first rim and a second opening in the second surface defined by a second rim. The hole allows the wire to pass through and also supports the wire. The hole is oriented in three dimensions to forestall a bend that may occur in the wire having a bend radius that is less than the minimum tolerable bend radius of the wire.

Abstract: It is provided a game platform which includes a receiving board, a magnetic board fixedly hosting magnetic elements, and means for positioning of the magnetic board in a predetermined position. Each magnetic element has either a north polarity or a south polarity facing the receiving board. The receiving board receives a game card at a predetermined position. The game card has sites for receiving magnetic game pieces. The game pieces are distinguishable in accordance with their magnetic polarity by a non-magnetic distinctive feature, like color, shape, weight, scale, and external texture. For determining its position, the magnetic board has a far state and a close state relative to the receiving board, and a spacing mechanism switches between the far state and the close state. The receiving board and the magnetic board are positioned coaxially around a common axis, around which magnetic board is free to rotate.

Abstract: A storage aid which is finished with a plant protectant so as to extend the shelf-life of agricultural produce, and to the use of said storage aid. The storage aid includes at least: a. a carrier film and/or a carrier paper, b. a permeable cover layer, the carrier film and the cover layer being joined together by an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer including between 0.1 and 70% by weight of a plant protectant.

Abstract: A scent delivery system in the form of a scent sampling card in which a fragrance/oil of a scented nature is encapsulated in the form of microscopic beads or scent of scented oil encased in a gelatinous or plastic cell wall, the encapsulation protects the microscopic beads and the scent or fragrance from escaping or migrating out of the card until its intended time of use, and holds both ply closed by bonding to both halves. The card comprises a two ply substrate which sandwiches the area of encapsulated fragrance within. The two ply substrate can be formed of paper stock, or paper stock and another substance, such as a laminate. Once the card is opened, the encapsulation is penetrated, and the capsules of fragrance and scent are ruptured or break open exposing and emitting the fragrance.

Abstract: Packaging including a line of weakness (10, 11) that is broken to obtain access to an article within said packaging is disclosed. A varnish or lacquer coating is applied to spaced regions (12) along the length of the line of weakness.

Abstract: A method for preparing a scored flexible structure that has utility in the construction of packaging structures, including steps of: (i) providing a structure as a web of flexible material; (ii) enhancing a thickness of the structure in a discrete region thereof by applying a substantially all-solids electron-beam-curable polymer material in fluid form onto the discrete region, the discrete region occupying a minor percentage of a total surface area of the structure; (iii) curing the polymer material by irradiating the polymer material with an electron beam, thereby forming an EB-cured polymer region; and (iv) forming a score line through a thickness of the EB-cured polymer region and through the thickness of the structure.

Abstract: A fragrance slide sampler incorporating a fragrance card being coated on one surface with a microencapsulated fragrance and one or more cover elements comprising a first side and a second side, one side being exposed to the user, and the second side being in contact with the microencapsulated fragrance card surface. When the fragrance card is moved, relative to the contiguous cover element, the fragrance card releases its aroma to frictional rubbing against the contiguous cover element, and releases its fragrance through the cover element for enhancing the aroma of the ambient area. Additional means for containing the fragrance sample are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing pallet runners and pallets constructed using them for use in the storage and/or transport of goods and, more particularly, to a low cost, strong, recyclable, reinforced pallet and runner design.

Abstract: A clothing wipe includes an applicator having a novel odor neutralizing formulation deposited on one layer that is bonded to another layer to form a finger mitt. The applicator is removed from a pouch and rubbed against a person's clothing that may have accumulated a variety of smoke, food, and other odors during an outing. The odors clinging to the clothing are neutralized by contact with the odor neutralizing formulation. The applicator is stored in the pouch when not in use. A method of fabricating the clothing wipe in a web process is disclosed.

Abstract: A filter manufacturing machine includes a feed path (7) configured to continuously feed a sheet material containing filter fibers and provided with a first plasticizer addition unit (9); a forming device (3) connected to a terminating end of the feed path (7) and configured to form the sheet material (6) into a hollow rod-shaped continuous filter body (11), the forming device including a tubular forming path for forming the sheet material (6) into the continuous filter body (11), a heat treating section for heating the sheet material, and a second plasticizer addition unit (14) arranged near the inlet of the tubular forming path; and a wrapping device (4) configured to receive the continuous filter body (11) delivered from the forming device (3) and wrap the continuous filter body in a wrapper to form a filter rod (19).

Abstract: A clothing wipe includes an applicator having a novel odor neutralizing formulation deposited on one layer that is bonded to another layer to form a finger mitt. The applicator is removed from a pouch and rubbed against a person's clothing that may have accumulated a variety of smoke, food, and other odors during an outing. The odors clinging to the clothing are neutralized by contact with the odor neutralizing formulation. The applicator is stored in the pouch when not in use. A method of fabricating the clothing wipe in a web process is disclosed.

Abstract: To provide a wet tissue package that allows for easy taking out of a wet tissue accommodated in a package body. A wet tissue package includes: a package body having an opening; and a plurality of wet tissues accommodated in the package body in a state of being individually folded and stacked without being interfolded, in which each of the plurality of wet tissues includes: a first folding line parallel to the first side edge; a second folding line parallel to the first folding line; and a turn-back portion formed by folding the wet tissue on the first folding line and the second folding line, in which the turn-back portion is directed toward the opening and a part of the turn-back portion is disposed so as to be exposable through the opening.

Abstract: A cardboard cover that seals a package and that also enables the resealing of the package. The lower surface of the cover (2) is provided with a downwards directed annular profile (3) made of an injection mouldable material, which enables the resealing of the cover and is placed inside the package when the package is sealed. The invention also relates to a package which is sealed by using the above-described cardboard cover that enables resealing. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a card-board cover and a method for sealing a package.

Abstract: A process and an arrangement for covering a flat-lying blank, preferably made of cardboard with a cover, in particular applicable in the production of book covers is described. The covering takes place in cycles in a number of working stations, whereby an overall cycle time can be given to each working station in advance. Each working station comprises at least one working means, to which at least one sub-cycle time is assigned. It is provided that in the case of a constant remaining overall cycle time, at least one sub-cycle time assigned to the working means of a procedural step is adapted to the processed materials. The present invention is in particular applicable when at least one edge of a cover applied to a blank is folded over. The folding over of the edge takes place thereby in a folding station within the pre-set overall cycle time.

Abstract: A process and an arrangement for covering a flat-lying blank, preferably made of cardboard with a cover, in particular applicable in the production of book covers is described. The covering takes place in cycles in a number of working stations, whereby an overall cycle time can be given to each working station in advance. Each working station comprises at least one working means, to which at least one sub-cycle time is assigned. It is provided that in the case of a constant remaining overall cycle time, at least one sub-cycle time assigned to the working means of a procedural step is adapted to the processed materials. The present invention is in particular applicable when at least one edge of a cover applied to a blank is folded over. The folding over of the edge takes place thereby in a folding station within the pre-set overall cycle time.

Abstract: A method of producing a packaging laminate (10) in which a web is provided with through-going holes (2) which are covered on one side with a first outer layer (3) on the one side of the web and with a second outer layer (4) on the other side of the web in such a manner that the first and second outer layers (3 and 4) are permanently sealed to one another within the regions of the opening contour of the through-going holes. In order to ensure the permanent seal between the two outer layers (3 and 4), the web is subjected, after application of the first outer layer but prior to application of the second outer layer, to so-called flame-treating whereby accessible parts of the first outer layer within the regions of the through-going holes (2) are activated or polarized by means of one or more gas flames directed at the other side of the web.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a flat-bottom bag is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of providing a bag preform and a patch, the patch having a first adhesive coating thereon. The preform is positioned at an open configuration thereof, whereat its flaps extend substantially away from one another. Thereafter, the patch is positioned a sealing position against the preform, with the first adhesive coating therebetween, to form a preform/patch composite. Thence, a second adhesive coating is applied on the preform/patch composite, and the flaps are folded, in sequence, onto the gusset panels, to respective closure positions, where they are secured by the second adhesive coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fabric object and a method of making the coated fabric object, including a vase, container or furniture panel, the object having an outer fabric wrapping with a sewn seam and drawstring to tighten the seam around the neck of the object, an inner fabric collar applied and fitted to the opening of the object, after which a clear resin coating is applied to the fabric, causing the fabric to become stiff as the resin hardens, permanently bonding the fabric to the object to which it is applied.

Abstract: A method of producing a packaging laminate (10) in which a web is provided with through-going holes (2) which are covered on one side with a first outer layer (3) on the one side of the web and with a second outer layer (4) on the other side of the web in such a manner that the first and second outer layers (3 and 4) are permanently sealed to one another within the regions of the opening contour of the through-going holes. In order to ensure the permanent seal between the two outer layers (3 and 4), the web is subjected, after application of the first outer layer but prior to application of the second outer layer, to so-called flame-treating whereby accessible parts of the first outer layer within the regions of the through-going holes (2) are activated or polarised by means of one or more gas flames directed at the other side of the web.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a paper core material is described. The paper core material has uses such as in the building industry and has the advantage that no toxic home syndrome is caused in a newly built house or office. The paper core material has a continuous geometric pattern such as rectangular or hexagonal cells and is made by the method of providing a plurality of base paper strips, bending and gluing the base paper strips to form the paper core material having a continuous geometric pattern, treating the paper core material with a charcoal solvent comprising activated carbon dust, wood vinegar and a flame-resisting agent, and drying the paper core material. An alternate method is provided which involves treating the base paper strips with the charcoal solvent, drying the base paper strips, and then bending and gluing the base paper strips to form the paper core material having a continuous geometric pattern.

Abstract: A multi-ply tubular container for products is provided having a first ply wrapped into a tubular shape and having an inner surface and a second ply wrapped into a tubular shape and having an outer surface positioned in face-to-face contact with the inner surface of the first ply. At least one of the first and second plies is a body ply formed of fibrous paperboard. A foamed adhesive is placed between the inner surface of the first ply and the outer surface of the second ply. The foamed adhesive reduces moisture contact with the paperboard body ply and results in increased container strength and lower manufacturing costs. The foamed adhesive is preferably a foamed aqueous adhesive. The foamed adhesive may be a substantially pure resin adhesive or a mixture of a resin and at least one filler. The two plies may comprise a paperboard body ply and a liner ply adhered together using a foamed adhesive placed therebetween.

Abstract: A paperboard container and method of forming such container having a rolled brim is disclosed. The container being formed of a paperboard material having a caliper of at least approximately 0.007 inches, a rolled brim arc length of less than about 0.25 inches, an outer radius of curvature of the container cut through the plane normal to the axis of the rolled brim arc length adjacent the rolled brim being less than approximately 1.5 inches with the paperboard material forming the container having at least approximately 8 lbs/3,000 ft.sup.2 ream of size press adhesive included therein and preferably approximately 13 lbs/3,000 ft.sup.2 ream of paperboard material. One particular container includes dimensions wherein the outer radius of curvature of the container cut through the plane normal to the axis of the rolled brim arc length adjacent the rolled brim is approximately 1.

Abstract: An improved coated paperboard or plate stock useful for forming substantially rigid food containers such as plates, bowls, trays and the like and a process from producing the improved coated paperboard are provided. A base coat comprising a styrene acrylic latex and a pigment is applied directly to the paperboard, and a top coat comprising a styrene acrylic polymer latex and a pigment is applied directly to the base coat to form the coated plate stock. The improved coated plate stock is characterized by improved grease, oil and cut resistance, improved varnish gloss, enhanced smoothness, and improved printing quality.

Abstract: Fine paper that is sized with a 2-oxetanone alkaline sizing agent and that does not encounter machine feed problems in high speed converting or reprographic machines, including continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper, processes for converting the paper into envelopes, continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper, and paper products of the processes.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of preparing stacks of individual wet, dripless disposable towels ready for sealed packing. The apparatus includes a creel for rollably supporting a plurality of continuous rolls of disposable towel stock material formed of non-woven cotton cloth and the like. The apparatus in step sequence includes a guide for merging each length of towel stock material together and edgewise aligned after being drawn from each roll to form a web. The web is then drawn through a flood box whereinto a suitable washing and/or dermicidal liquid is pumped to completely saturate the web to produce a liquid saturated web portion. A squeeze roller arrangement positioned immediately adjacent the flood box removes some of the liquid from the saturated wet portion to produce a wet, dripless web portion which uniformly contains a preselected liquid content, depending upon preselected tensioning of the rollers. A collecting tank positioned below the flood box and the squeeze rollers collects excess liquid.

Abstract: Containers and a method for forming such containers having larger brims with reduced brim curl defects is disclosed including providing a plurality of container blanks for forming containers, forming a plurality of container shells from the plurality of blanks, accumulating the plurality of container shells at an accumulation station, subjecting at least an upper periphery of the shells to a humid atmosphere to precondition the shells with the atmosphere preferably including steam, successively removing the shells from the accumulator and subsequently forming a brim curl about an upper periphery of the shell with the shells being subject to the humid atmosphere for a predetermined time period sufficient to form defect-free brim curls by extending the forming strain limits of the paperboard material. This method being carried out by using an accumulator for accumulating the container shells for further processing.

Abstract: A paperboard shaped into a profile substantially the same as that of a carton blank for folding into a carbon is formed with a plurality of first slits on an edge of the paperboard at a predetermined angle relative to the edge and with a plurality of second slits on the same edge at a predetermined angle relative to the first slits in such a manner that saw-teeth are integrally formed thereon. The saw teeth are immersed in a bath of a quick drying adhesive including .alpha.-cyanoacrylate to be impregnated with the adhesive and then dried, thereby forming teeth constituting a cutter on the carton blank. The carton obtained by folding the carton blank can be used as a packaging container for accommodating a roll of wrapping wed.

Abstract: In a popcorn package for microwave popping, the subsequent popping of popcorn by microwave energy is enhanced by the use of a layer of metallized ink printed on the bag of a popcorn package. The metallized ink contains powdered aluminum and is of a commercial grade but diluted to provide an opacity level of light transmission in the range of 47% to 10%, such layer lying below the charge of popcorn and shortening during popping. The material of the bag comprises a pair of plies with the layer of metallized ink being printed to one of the plies and disposed between the plies of the bag.

Abstract: In the sealing of paper sheets, particularly envelopes, such as for example self-enveloping forms, by knurling of the edges to be joined together, the preliminary moistening of the same edges is provided, which leads to a seal tight closure or sealing.

Abstract: A method for folding a paper web in which a liquid folding adjuvant is applied along a folding line so that an improved fold is produced which is sharper if the liquid folding adjuvant is heated, preferably in a continuous flow heater, to a temperature of the order of 30.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. dependent on the type of paper being processed.

Abstract: A deckle-edge-simulating apparatus generally comprising a conveyor system for transporting a web of paper through the apparatus, and a novel deckle-edge-simulating assembly operatively associated with the conveyor system. The deckle-edge-simulating assembly generally includes a configured transport roller or anvil in association with a deckling fixture. The anvil is disposed beneath the web of paper, and includes one or more circumferential grooves in its surface. The deckling fixture includes a blunt-edged blade extending from and between a pair of nip forming rollers disposed on either side of the blade, and into one of the grooves of an anvil. As the web of paper passes across the anvil, the blunt-edged blade operates to burst the fibers of the paper to create a simulated deckled edge. The nip forming rollers serve to firmly hold the web of paper in position during this deckling procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of colored egg packages, apparatus for carrying such a method into effect and egg packages manufactured by this method. The invention concerns a method for the manufacture of colored egg packages (6) made from wood pulp and/or waste paper (paper pulp) in which the egg package receives its final outside color only after the moulding phase by subsequently spraying-on (3) a dye, an apparatus for the carrying such a method into effect and egg packages manufactured by this method.

Abstract: A thermographic printing machine has a powder applicator, a heating stage, and a cooling stage wherein the heating stage has a paper transport path which is sinuous and passes on both sides of a heater, the paper passing around rollers which define the ends of the transport path. The rollers at one end do not touch the printed surface of the paper and a guide shell prevents buckling. The machine can run much faster than any previous thermographic machine because of the compactness of the heater stage. The machine may have a re-folding device for continuous fan-folded paper, wherein the paper is drawn through the machine by a drive mechanism at the exit end of the machine prior to the re-folding stage, and wherein an adjustable linkage between the drive mechanism and the re-folding device ensures re-folding of fan-fold paper of different sheet lengths.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a crease-setting composition for setting a crease in textile material in which the composition is forced out of a nozzle at a controlled delivery rate while the nozzle is guided along the crease line.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing articles of filter paper in which the wet strength of the regions of weak points resulting from mechanical working is increased by the application of a wet strengthener of cross-linked cationic polyalkylenimines. For this purpose, the wet strengthener is applied only to the regions of the weak points after the filter paper has been manufactured. Seams or edge reinforcements are formed by relief printing before the application of the wet strengthener and a heat treatment takes place after application of the thermoplastic wet strengthener to cause the wet strengthener to harden. The application of the wet strengthener is effected in measured doses so that the legally prescribed maximum amounts to be added are not exceeded.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for producing a deckle edge on paper which involves applying a stream of liquid to a paper to form a wetted line thereon and applying a shearing force sufficient to cause the paper to separate into two parts along the wetted line thereby producing a deckle edge on the paper.

Abstract: A method of preparing a medical bag comprising a pair of heat-sealable soft plastic sheets which are heat-sealed at predetermined heat-sealing peripheral portions thereof, comprising the steps of preparing the pair of heat-sealable soft plastic sheets; coating a 0.05 to 1.5% by weight solution of a silicone resin composition on one substantially entire surface of each of said sheets, the silicone resin composition having at least partial crosslinkability; at least partially crosslinking the silicone resin composition so as to form substantially non-flowable, substantially continuous layers each of which covers the one substantially entire surface of each of the sheets; and superposing said pair of heat sealable sheets with the respective side of each sheet coated by the non-flowable silicone layer in face to face relationship and heat-sealing the peripheral portions of the sheets to provide said medical bag.

Abstract: A selectively reinforced paperboard carton having areas of reinforcement formed by impregnating the uncoated paperboard carton blank in patterned areas with a polyisocyanate which reacts with hydroxyl groups within the paperboard to form a cured polyurethane reinforcement. The preferred polyisocyanate is polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate.

Abstract: A method of making cups includes forming blanks of a cup sidewall portion, lubricating the upper inside edge of the cup prior to forming the same into a substantially frusto-conical configuration by sealing its opposite edges and the application of tools which curl and then roll the upper edge of the sidewall portion to form the cup rim. The lubricant is applied to the sidewall blank by means of an applicator consisting of an arcuate wick secured between a pair of mounting plates which move the wick into engagement with each blank between the die cutter and the cup forming stations.

Abstract: This invention is a novel plastic bag and method of making it with a handle that extends upward through a folded-back top compartment, and the end of a front of the bag has a pocket with a similar folded-over top edge of the back of the bag. The bags of this invention are made from a continuous sheet, preferably a roll of plastic web that has its opposite side edges folded inwardly along opposite edges of the web to make the folded edges at the front and back sides of the bag. The web is then folded along its longitudinal center region with a gusset that forms the bottom of each bag. The bags have surfaces that are welded together to join areas of the front and of the back where necessary to weld plastic areas together, and certain areas do not weld where the plastic sheet is coated on areas that prevent heat applied to the plastic from fusing together.

Abstract: Forming electric field in and out of the vertical overlap portion, bottom peripheral joint portion and top peripheral rolled portion of a paper cup of paper or like material lined with a laminate, supplying charged powder particles in the space of said formed electric field to powder coating on said portions and with subsequent heat treatment, sealing layers are formed on said portions to become water tight; providing outside electrodes at the outside of said vertical overlap portion and folded portions and providing opposed electrodes in the inside of the paper container, providing a powder supplying means for blowing powder to said sealed portions and masking means for masking the portions not powder coated to securely seal said vertical overlap portion and folded portions.