Abstract: A shape cutting device of a skin electrode patch includes: a substrate conveyor for transmitting a coated substrate portion and a conductive adhesive portion; a positioning conveyor; a fitted shape cutting module installed in a successive portion of the positioning conveyor and having two pressing wheels and a shape cutting unit, and the two pressing wheels being provided for pressing the coated substrate portion and the conductive adhesive portion, and the shape cutting unit including a roller body with at least one cutting knife which is in a geometrical shape and includes two side cutters and a first-end cutter at an axial end, and opposite ends of the first-end cutter having two second-end cutters, and a gap being formed in the two second-end cutters. The cutting knife has a design that integrates the transmission feature and the efficiency of the whole production line.

Abstract: A refuse bag insertion device. The device is primarily formed by an elongated member. The elongated member has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first fastener, while the second end includes a second fastener. The first fastener and the second fastener are complimentary to each other, so that the first fastener can be affixed to the second fastener, and vice versa. The elongated member is movable between a deployed position and a storage position. The deployed position is defined where the first fastener and the second fastener are engaged, such that a cylindrical housing is formed. One or more openings are placed through the elongated member. Each opening is dimensioned to receive a hand through the opening.

Abstract: Triangular packaging comprising a flexible outer wrapper and an inner support means, in which the flexible outer wrapper comprises a bag formed from two panels, each of which has a first side, a second side extending from a first end of the first side at a first angle which is greater than 90 degrees to the first side, and a third side extending from a second end of the first side at substantially the same greater than 90 degrees first angle in the opposite direction, in which the first sides of the two panels meet, the second sides of the two panels meet and the third sides of the two panels meet such that a bag is formed, in which the inner support means is disposed inside said bag, and is mounted in compression between the two panels such that a complimentary packaging structure is formed in which the first sides of the two panels meet at a second angle which is substantially twice that by which the first angle exceeds 90 degrees.

Abstract: An installation for folding and stacking an endlessly producible web of corrugated cardboard comprises a folding device for folding a web of corrugated cardboard along predetermined folds and a stacking device which is arranged downstream of the folding device for stacking the web of corrugated cardboard, which has been folded along the folds, in stacks.

Abstract: A flexible container and method for making and using same are provided. In an embodiment, the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests on its bottom, an upper panel portion, that is designed to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member, the upper panel being so constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over, the upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion, and a pair of handles may also be coupled to the base portion. The container provides improved methods of filling, sealing, handling, transporting, and merchandising the container.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a sheet folding system is provided. The sheet folding system includes a first wall, a second wall coupled to the first wall, a third wall and a fourth wall coupled to the third wall. The walls are configurable in a first configuration in which a chamber adapted to receive a sheet is formed at least partly by the walls. The walls are also configurable in a second configuration in which the first and second walls are substantially coplanar, the third and fourth walls are substantially coplanar and the chamber is substantially collapsed. The sheet folding system can include a fastening device adapted to hold at least a portion of the sheet substantially in a desired position relative to the first wall. The sheet folding system can include a position indicator. The sheet can be a sheet of paper.

Abstract: A web of fibrous material having windows covered by a transparent material, and which is modified by compression, shaving, or embossing, so as to maintain a substantially uniform thickness throughout the length of the web. When the web is then wound onto itself, the resulting roll will have a substantially circular cross-section.

Abstract: Methods and devices for folding a continuous web of material are provided. Systems can include a spiral folder assembly having first and second sets of rotatable spirals, a deflection means to guide the continuous web toward the first set of spirals and the second set of spirals, a beater assembly to urge the continuous web against the first set of spirals to form a first fold in the web against the second set of spirals to form a second fold in the web, and a conveyor assembly to receive and transport the folded continuous web as it exits the spiral folder assembly, the conveyor assembly providing a support between the first and second sets of spirals, the support modulating an amount of sag in the continuous web as the web is suspended between the first and second sets of spirals.

Abstract: An in-line method and apparatus for making a corrugated board and carton blanks from the corrugated board include: a laminating station for completing the formation of a corrugated board having a corrugated medium, an inner liner, and a printed outer liner; an adhesive setting station for curing adhesive in the corrugated board; and a creasing, cutting, and scrap removal station for repeatedly forming sets of fold lines and cuts in the corrugated board to make carton blanks. The sets of fold lines and cuts may be formed by rotary or flatbed dies and a control system properly locates the sets of fold lines and cuts and printed matter on the outer liner relative to each other on the carton blanks being formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a flexible holding system for transporting piece goods, consisting of an outer envelope (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??) and intermediate elements (2) which each consist of a flexible web material, which are connected to one another such that compartments (3, 3?, 3?, 3??, 3??) are formed within the envelope (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??). In order to provide a process for the cost-favorable and time-saving production of a flexible holding system, it is proposed according to the invention that firstly a long continuous tubular envelope (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??) with intermediate elements (13, 14, 2?, 13??, 14??, 19??) is made which is then divided transversely to the tube axis into at least two parts, so that at least two flexible holding systems result.

Abstract: Provided is a plastic bag including a live elastic strip that, in the elastic strip's normal condition, contracts thereby constricting an opening of the bag to assist in retaining the bag to an object. The elastic strip includes a first region that is continuously attached to a sidewall of the bag between a first side edge and a second side edge of the bag and a second region that remains unattached to the sidewall. The attached region does not contract but instead forces the portion of the sidewall to which it is attached to pucker into a serpentine path. The unattached region does contract causing the portion of the sidewall to which it is adjacent to bunch together. Also provided is a method for manufacturing a plastic bag that involves stretching a live elastic tape and continuously attaching a region of the stretched tape to a web of plastic material.

Abstract: To produce a hardened tube of biocompatible material, a regulator member (318) is moved in contact with a body of hardenable liquid along a conduit (303) so that a thin layer of the liquid is formed, which immediately contacts a hardening fluid to form the hardenable tube. The tube may incorporate viable cells which are then cultured in the conduit (303) to prepare a surgical implant.

Abstract: Each of spacers which defines an interval between substrates composing an envelope is fixed to the substrates while their linearity is kept by the tension exerted therein. In the fixation, it is set such that a fixing point of each of the spacers is located between points on which the tension is exerted. Thus, even when the tension is released, the linearity is maintained, so that a displacement of each of the spacers can be prevented to kept a high assembly accuracy.

Abstract: This is a method for assembling a dual inner flexible insulated pouch. A flat sheet of heat-sealable film is folded in such a manner as to form a dual inner pouch with two pocket openings at a bottom side and a pouch opening at a top side. The film is sealed by heat to form a permanent dual inner pouch structure containing two pockets each having an opening at the bottom side. One panel of flexible insulation material is inserted into each of the openings of the two pockets of the dual inner pouch at the bottom side. The bottom side of the pouch is placed into a bag formed of film so that the open ends of the pockets at the bottom side of the pouch are at a bottom closed end of the bag formed of film. The bag formed of film is heated so that it is sealed to the dual inner pouch.

Abstract: There are at least three methods of creating a playhouse from a cardboard box. A first method includes a covering material and a cardboard box with a playhouse printed on the outside of the box. Identification of the product and company name are printed on the covering material. The covering material is removed to disclose the playhouse design. A second method includes attachable paper with a playhouse design printed thereupon. Identification of the product and company name are printed on the outside of the box. The attachable paper is affixed to an outside of the box. A third method includes a cardboard box with a playhouse design, the identification of a product and company name printed on the outside of the box, and preferably a complementary playhouse design on an inside of the box.

Abstract: A presser assembly for supporting blanking scrap during a blanking operation is provided. The presser assembly includes a support rail; a presser rail connected to the support rail; and at least one connecting rail connecting the presser rail to the support rail. The connecting rail is adapted to pivot with respect to at least one of the support rail and the presser rail through a predetermined pivot angle range for changing a distance between the support rail and the presser rail. By pivoting, a folding and an unfolding of the presser assembly can be affected during a blanking operation.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon applicator having a corrugated region, the method including the steps of:

Abstract: Decorative shapes are designed and translated into die-cut cardboard pieces which can be hand folded into full-size three-dimensional forms and secured with glue. Several pieces can be joined to form elaborate and fanciful shapes, such as animals, human figures or inanimate objects. By providing a large number of cut lines, a curved shape can be achieved. The cardboard includes a precut opening for adding candy and a suitable place for attachment of a wire or other hanger. In a short amount of time, a finished pinata can be ready for decorating. The present invention has a number of novel features which render it highly advantageous for making piñatas. The use of initially planar cardboard members that are pre-cut for creating curved surfaces, is one such feature. The use of glue to affix those members to one another is still another such features. The method of creating a pinata without requiring time consuming drying or using paper mache or a balloon, is yet another novel feature.

Abstract: In a method of preparing the wrapping materials used to fashion packs (20) for tobacco products, typically cigarette packets and cartons, without installing extra machine units on the packer, a sliver (28) or continuous stripe (44) of pre-encoded or recordable magnetic ribbon (25) is applied to selected areas (29) of the wrapping material (21; 35), whereupon the material is divided into smaller strips (31) or sheets (37); these are then coiled into rolls (33) or ordered into stacks (42) of sheets (46) or blanks (41), serving as temporary storage units (34) that can be loaded onto the packer as and when needed. Each pack (20) will consist in at least one specific and essential packaging component (4, 8, 12, 13, 16, 19) obtained from the temporary storage unit (34) and bearing at least one sliver (28) or stripe (44) of the magnetic ribbon (25).

Abstract: A jogger as used with carton blank forming equipment is provided having a slide with first and second shoulders for engaging a threaded dog contained within the side rail of the jogger body. The slide also includes a back channel which allows the slide to pass over the mounting bolt contained within a body race aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing semi-transparent lampshades from the unsaturated resin. A mold of the lampshade to be completed is produced first, then a first layer of the unsaturated resin to the inner side of the mold is painted. Thereafter, a layer of glass fiber to the first layer of the unsaturated resin is stuck. Again, a second layer of the unsaturated resin to the glass fiber layer is painted. Finally, the lampshade from the mold after the material is solidified is removed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mechanically and/or chemical-mechanically planarizing microelectronic substrates. In one embodiment in accordance with the principles of the present invention, a microelectronic substrate is planarized or polished on a planarizing medium having a thin film and a plurality of micro-features on the film. The film may be an incompressible sheet or web substantially impervious to a planarizing solution, and the micro-features may be configured in a selected pattern on the film to restrain fluid flow of the planarizing solution across the surface of the film under the substrate. The micro-features, for example, may be configured in a selected pattern that has a plurality of support points and at least one cavity to entrap a substantially contiguous, uniform distribution of the solution under the substrate during planarization.

Abstract: 13A miniature, highly decorative kite that flies indoors or outdoors is made by cutting a small piece of tissue paper into any preselected shape, including the shape of a standard diamond-shaped kite. Very finely cut bamboo sticks serve as the frame of the miniature kite and are adhered to a first side of the kite body to form a frame that maintains the preselected shape. Two elongate ribbons are secured to one another at their respective leading ends and are secured to the trailing end of the kite body. A string is attached to the apex of a triangular flap that is adhered to a second side of the kite body. The flap is folded at its base so that it lies in a plane perpendicular to the kite body when functioning. The kite flies in the slightest breeze and may be flown indoors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for achieving adhesion between layers of tissue paper, according to which a surface structure corresponding to that of sandpaper is pressed into the product along the side of at least one roller when the individual layers are joined in a roll nip. This results in good adhesion between layers with only minor optical impairment of the product surface and without the use of glue or such like.

Abstract: A system for re-assembling collapsed collapsible topless containers which have four side walls pivotal to each other and a pallet. The system unfolds a collapsed container by lifting it up by one of the sides. The unfolded container is transferred to an assembling sub-unit which tips the unfolded container upright and deposits it on the pallet which releasably engages two opposing side walls.

Abstract: The disposable cup has a bottom insert, and a substantially truncated conical body having an integral lid and a cup opening. The lid is movable between a raised position and a closed position, possibly via a semi-closed position. The lid has a free edge, with a liquid passage opening allowing liquid passage when the lid is in said closed position. The lid is foldably joined to the body along an arcuate first score line. The lid further has second score lines arranged at respective ends of the free edge, the second score lines connecting the free edge and the first score line so that, when the lid is pushed towards the cup opening, the lid flips into a position inside the cup opening, the movement of the lid being substantially aided by the folding of the lid along the second score lines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding board for folding paper (A) of a standard size, such as stationary, to which end the folding board is provided with position checks (2,3) for holding the paper to be folded in position as well as with a folding mark (4). Thanks to the folding mark (4) it is possible to quickly and accurately fold paper in three. Further folding marks make the folding board suitable for different standard paper sizes, such as DIN A4 and US letter paper. Using the aid, paper can also quickly, easily and accurately be folded double or folded twice double.

Abstract: A eyeglass retainer/cover is an integral combination eyeglass pouch and a neck strap fabricated from a single strip of flexible and stretchable fabric. The invention can be used to either retain eyeglasses on the neck strap or the integral pocket be stretched over folded eyeglasses to act as a cover for protection, storage, and cleaning when not being utilized as a neck strap. The eyeglass retainer/cover is easily constructed and has a stylish appearance because the integral eyeglass pocket folds into itself when not in use.

Abstract: A device for use in assisting a person in folding a flag. The device comprises a band having an internal diameter, a first end and a second end and an intermediate extent therebetween. The band is formed into a circular configuration with first and second ends in alignment. A plate is positioned upon the band opposite the first and second ends. A threaded aperture is formed within the plate. A clipping arm is included and has a first end and a second end and an intermediate extent therebetween. A hole is formed within the first end of the arm. A clip is positioned upon the second end of the arm. A hook arm has a first end and a second end and an intermediate extent therebetween. A hole is formed within the first end of the arm. A hook is positioned upon the second end of the arm. A screw is positioned through the hole within the first end of the clipping arm and within the hole within the first end of the hook arm. The screw is threadably secured within the aperture of the plate.

Abstract: A presser assembly is provided for supporting carton blanking scrap during a blanking operation. The presser assembly includes a presser rail having a first end mounted to a guide cylinder and a second end mounted to a second guide cylinder such that each end of the presser rail is vertically movable independent of the opposite end. This, in turn, prevents jamming of the presser assembly during the blanking operation.

Abstract: A device for and method of spacing a corrugating guide finger relative to a corrugating roll. The device includes a tail and a head. The head has a slot therethrough for sliding receipt of the corrugating guide finger. To space the finger, the slot is slidingly received onto the finger and the tail simultaneously contacts the inner surface of the finger and the outer surface of the corrugating roll.

Abstract: An assembly apparatus for assembling a folder having a front panel hinged to a rear panel. Registration edges are provided for registering the front panel. Flap portion is provided for holding the front panel in a registration position. And registration edges are provided for registering the rear panel so that the rear panel is aligned when attached to the front panel being in the registration position.

Abstract: A presser assembly is provided for supporting carton blanking scrap during a blanking operation. The presser assembly includes a presser rail having a first end mounted to a guide cylinder and a second end mounted to a second guide cylinder such that each end of the presser rail is vertically movable independent of the opposite end. This, in turn, prevents jamming of the presser assembly during the blanking operation.

Abstract: A method for manipulating collapsable boxes which involves the use of a combination of lateral pressure and gravity to fold or collapse the box and to store it in a desired location.

Abstract: A method of producing a decorative plate is provided, in which a substrate of a foamed plastic plate is prepared, and slits of a predetermined pattern are formed. Then, the slits are widened for firmly receiving a flexible thin tape to form a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: The stuffing tool transports and packs stuffing material into cavities of fabric dolls, animals, pillows, or other creations. The three sections of the stuffing tool are: the handle (20), the shaft (30), and the tip section (40).The handle (20) is made of a rigid material and is attached to the shaft (30) in the normal position of handles.The shaft (30) is made from a rigid material and is long enough to reach into the normal cavities of fabric dolls, animals, pillows, or other creations.The tip section (40) is made from a rigid material. The tip section (40) has a series of fluted ridges (40A) which extend outward from the shaft (30), grooves (40B), and a counter-sunk hole (40C) to allow it to grab the stuffing material and transport it to the interior of the cavity.The stuffing tool is made in several sizes and finishes.

Abstract: There is disclosed a machine for folding bags comprising a spool with which one end of a bag can be engaged, means for rotating the spool and means for constraining the bag to be wound onto the spool as it is rotated.

Abstract: A safety fringe is formed around the edge of paper products in order to reduce the likelihood of people receiving cuts. A softened and weakened fringe is formed by pressing a hard-surfaced mechanical member against a narrow strip near the edge of the paper. Many commonly-available machine parts are suitable for this purpose. A safety fringe can be formed at the mill or at any other stage in the processing or handling of paper.

Abstract: A cuffing assembly for flexible bags inserted into a receiving open carton includes cuffing fingers at each carton corner. The fingers are movable between a retracted position for insertion into a bag and an extended position in which they can overlap the carton corners. Air is discharged through air outlets adjacent the outer ends of the cuffing fingers to minimize frictional forces between the bag and cuffing fingers to prevent tearing of the bag as the cuff is being formed and during subsequent retraction of the cuffing fingers.

Abstract: For the production of packs from (thin) cardboard, blanks (10) are prefabricated and stored as a blank stack (16) in a blank magazine (17) for processing. An extraction member (20) serves for extracting the individual blanks from the underside of the blank magazine (17) and transports the blanks into a discharge-conveyor plane (21). The extraction member (20) is transportable over a small acute angle as a result of a pivoting movement, in order to move the blanks from the blank stack (16) into the discharge-conveyor plane (21). Furthermore, the extraction member (20) is so designed that, immediately after the discharge-conveyor plane (21) is reached, it can be conveyed into an initial position as a result of sideways movements of holding members (23,24) without being disturbed by the blank (10). In the discharge-conveyor plane (21), the blank (10) is fed to drawer rollers (51, 52 etc) by a pushing-off member (pushing fingers 57,58).

Abstract: To accurately place a modular replaceable or changeable deformation tool drawer (200) in position on a frame frame (1), and permit a variety of different operating procedures to be carried out on printed products supplied to the system without requiring substantial adjustment, the operating tools are retained in a box-like deformation tool drawer which can be inserted in the frame, and held in position by a group of clamping elements, such as fluid operated or electromagnetic cylinders and/or pistons, and, in addition, hold-down screws (6) are secured to the frame to hold the drawer in position on the frame and permit fine adjustment thereof with respect to the frame, and hence with respect to a paper web passing therethrough, before securely clamping the drawer by the clamping elements for production operation.

Abstract: A folder apparatus is disclosed which is adapted for use with at least two adjacently arriving webs and having at least one fan wheel. The fan wheel is provided with a number of compartments delimited by guide disks to ensure, that in the case of different processing of the two or more webs, that all of the compartments therefor are used. The fan wheel of the folding apparatus is divided up into a number of laterally adjoining fan wheel sections, which number corresponds to the number of webs to be handled and able to be driven separately from each other by associated drive means.

Abstract: A corrugated cardboard box making machine wherein the units such as feed unit, printing unit and slotting unit are separably connected in alignment with a driving shaft being provided on each one of the units, and on an external gear which is one element of a coupling arranged between the driving shafts engaging projections are provided and on an internal gear which is the other element, there are provided engaging concave portions to automatically receive the engaging projections only when rotational positions of both of the gears are coincided. The machine is further arranged to automatically and accurately perform smooth connecting operation of each driving shaft when each unit is reconnected after such work as printing plate exchange is finished.

Abstract: A corrugated cardboard box stacking device in a corrugated cardboard box making machine wherein the space for stacking manufactured and folded corrugated cardboard boxes is divided into two of lower and upper spaces of a corrugated cardboard box storing space and a corrugated cardboard box stacking space which is positioned above and a little ahead of the storing space, and the uppermost cardboard box of a group of stacked corrugated cardboard boxes is moved by a kicker one by one to the corrugated cardboard box stacking space where a group of the corrugated cardboard boxes are moved at once to a delivery belt by a pusher bar when the number of the boxes have reached a predetermined number. The pusher bar does not affect the group of the corrugated cardboard boxes stacked in the storing space and an exact number of a group of the corrugated cardboard boxes in the stacking space can be moved at once to the delivery belt and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for pairing up at least two flexible sheets, in particular the front and rear panels of an article such as a T-shirt. The process comprises forming a stack of each type of sheets and arranging these stacks on two plates (2, 3), picking up along a line, at least one sheet of each stack by means of two gripper assemblies (7, 8) displaceable above the plates (2, 3) between a lower sheet gripping position and an upper position in which the gripped sheets are suspended above the plates, moving a deposit member (15) above the plates (2, 3) along a trajectory in which the deposit member comes into contact with the gripped sheets while sliding therealong to a position intermediate their height, and actuating the gripper assemblies (7, 8) so as to release the sheets on the deposit member (15).

Abstract: A water scoring apparatus includes one or more needle assemblies adjustably carried upon a displaceable support bar transversely disposed atop a machine through which a sheet or web of paper is passed. A needle removably attached to a holder is in turn connected to a bracket joined to a mounting block on the support bar. The mounting block, bracket and holder all include adjustment mechanisms allowing for precise angular, vertical and transverse adjustment of the position of the needle tip with respect to the moving paper therebeneath. A pressurized source of liquid delivers fluid to a manifold on the support bar and which includes individual valves to regulate the flow of fluid to separate lines leading to the needles of each assembly.