Abstract: A packaging machine with a flite adjustment mechanism for readily changing the distance between a rearward and a forward set of flites where a flits head shaft is coupled by a chain to a slave shaft by a phase adjuster. The flight head shaft drives a pair of outboard flite sprockets and chains. The slave shaft drives an independently rotating hub which drives a pair of inboard chains via inboard flits sprockets, which are driven at approximately the same speed as and angularly deflected from a pair of outer sprockets. Spacing of the flites is changed by adjustment of a phase adjuster. A splined network also allows for adjustment to accommodate different flits lengths.

Abstract: A display fixture or rack supports a supply or stacks of letter-size pads and smaller note-size stationary pads in generally vertical positions, and also supports a supply of mailing envelopes in horizontal positions. Each pad includes a stack of paper sheets bonded at the top to a stiff backing card and surrounded by a transparent film. A set of one letter-size pad and one note-size pad is printed with the same multicolor design or artwork to provide the pads of each set with substantially the same appearance, and the artwork on each set of pads is different from the artwork on each of the other sets. All of the pads and envelopes are custom printed in colors coordinated to match the colors of a particular college or university, and the envelopes are located in compartments located below the stacks of note-size pads and between the stacks of letter-size pads.

Abstract: A support pad is disclosed for supporting a can body member on a chuck mechanism during a seaming operation. The support pad includes an annular insert made of a ceramic material such as a whisker reinforced alumina material. The annular insert supports the rim of a can body member during the seaming operation. A vent passage is provided extending from a central portion of the upper surface of the support pad to a peripheral side surface for venting the space between the bottom wall of the can member and the base plate.

Abstract: A packaging machine having a sterile tunnel is provided with an outlet gate at the downstream end into which a ram lifts the filled cups. Since the gate opening is always partly obstructed by a cup and as each cup is lifted into the opening by the limited stroke of the ram a cup previously obstructing the opening is removed, the losses of air through the opening are limited and pressure fluctuations in the tunnel are reduced.

Abstract: A display fixture or rack supports a supply or stacks of letter-size pads and smaller note-size stationary pads in generally vertical positions, and also supports a supply of mailing envelopes in horizontal positions. Each pad includes a stack of paper sheets bonded at the top to a stiff backing card and surrounded by a transparent film. A set of one letter-size pad and one note-size pad is printed with the same multicolor design or artwork to provide the pads of each set with substantially the same appearance, and the artwork on each set of pads is different from the artwork on each of the other sets. All of the pads and envelopes are custom printed in colors coordinated to match the colors of a particular college or university, and the envelopes are located in compartments located below the stacks of note-size pads and between the stack of letter-size pads.

Abstract: A display fixture or rack supports a supply or stacks of letter-size pads and smaller note-size stationery pads in generally vertical positions, and also supports a supply of mailing envelopes in horizontal positions. Each pad includes a stack of paper sheets bonded at the top to a stiff backing card and surrounded by a transparent film. A set of one letter-size pad and one note-size pad is printed with the same multicolor design or artwork to provide the pads of each set with substantially the same appearance, and the artwork on each set of pads is different from the artwork on each of the other sets. All of the pads and envelopes are custom printed in colors coordinated to match the colors of a particular college or university, and the envelopes are located in compartments located below the stacks of note-size pads and between the stacks of letter-size pads.

Abstract: A display fixture or rack supports a supply or stacks of letter-size pads and smaller note-size stationery pads in generally vertical positions, and also supports a supply of mailing envelopes in horizontal positions. Each pad includes a stack of paper sheets bonded at the top to a stiff backing card and surrounded by a transparent film. A set of one letter-size pad and one note-size pad is printed with the same multicolor design or artwork to provide the pads of each set with substantially the same appearance, and the artwork on each set of pads is different from the artwork on each of the other sets. All of the pads and envelopes are custom printed in colors coordinated to match the colors of a particular college or university, and the envelopes are located in compartments located below the stacks of note-size pads and between the stacks of letter-size pads.

Abstract: A fixture for loading and unloading of a PGA chip package (12) into and out of a chip carrier (10) includes a substantially rectangular-shaped solid body member (56) having a central cavity (58). The body member is formed of a left side member (60), a right side member (62), a top side member (64), and a bottom side member (68). A first actuator (70a) is formed on an interior surface (68) of the left side member for contacting a first tab (38a) of the chip carrier (10). The first actuator (70a) includes a first outer, upwardly extending projection (72a) and a first inner, downwardly extending projection (76a). A second actuator (70b) is formed on an interior surface (69) of the right side member for contacting a second tab (38b) of the chip carrier (10). The second actuator (70b) includes a second outer, upwardly extending projection (72b) and a second inner, downwardly extending projection (76b).

Abstract: A flexible adjustable wedge of tetrahedronal structure is provided wherein four swivel-jointed arms are attached at their respective ends by pin connections. Flexible adjusting arms provide dimensional stability by interconnecting either opposing corners or opposing arms of the tetrahedronal wedge. The adjusting arms are provided with some degree of flexibility in order to allow the wedge to automatically conform its size to minor variations in the flat width of the film passing thereover. Where changes in overall size of the wedge are desired, the adjusting arms can be easily lengthened or shortened.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus for bag packages in a packaging machine has a pair of tongs with jaws for transferring a flat bag which is delivered in a vertical plane, to bag holders of a conveyor apparatus on a path extending transversely to the plane (I) in which the bags are delivered. For quiet operation, which also needs little readjustment or supervision, the jaws are actuated via connecting rods and a lever mechanism. The tongs are rotatably supported on a pivot arm which is pivotable coaxially with the axis of rotation of the crank of the lever mechanism.

Abstract: A fire building kit comprising a carton (12) in which a spacer (30) rests on the bottom wall (14) to support paper wads (31), kindling strips (32, 35) and logs (34) all conveniently arranged to start a fire.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for continuously forming and filling plastic film by successively providing a continuous length of the film, slitting only the topside of the film at pre-determined intervals lengthwise of the film while tack sealing together both the top and bottom sides of the film at corresponding intervals, moving the slitted and tack sealed film into a bag forming and filling station, forming the plastic film successively into a plurality of open top bags, filling each bag with the desired material, thereafter simultaneously sealing the top of each filled bag and sealing the bottom of the next bag to be filled, removing each filled bag from the filling station and simultaneously advancing the next bag to be filled into the filling station.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining the bottom flaps of a carton in their infolded position prior to sealing, in a manner which permits filling of the carton.

Abstract: A machine is disclosed for packaging a group of beverage bottles, or similar articles, in a wrap-around type blank of foldable sheet material which machine is characterized by a traveling conveyor onto which successive cut and scored blanks are fed and advanced through successive work areas where there are mechanisms for partially folding handle and wall forming panels into which the blanks are divided, which mechanisms include continuously traveling pairs of forming die members which are arranged to move into mating relation against opposite faces of successive blanks so as to fold certain of the panels while the blanks are advanced to a transporting conveyor which carries the partially folded blanks to an assembly area and deposits them on a group of bottles advancing on a bottle conveyor traveling beneath the blank transporting conveyor, mechanism at the assembly area which is operative to seat the partially folded blanks in telescoping relation on the bottles with the handle panels depending between pairs

Abstract: A machine is disclosed for packaging a group of beverage bottles, or similar articles, in a wrap-around type blank of foldable sheet material which machine is characterized by a traveling conveyor onto which successive cut and scored blanks are fed and advanced through successive work areas where there are mechanisms for partially folding handle and wall forming panels into which the blanks are divided, which mechanisms include continuously traveling pairs of forming die members which are arranged to move into mating relation against the opposite faces of successive blanks so as to fold certain of the panels while the blanks are advanced to a transporting conveyor which carries the partially folded blanks to an assembly area and deposits them on a group of bottles advancing on a bottle conveyor traveling beneath the blank transporting conveyor, mechanism at the assembly area which is operative to seat the partially folded blanks in telescoping relation on the bottles with the handle panels depending between p

Abstract: A device for stepwise feeding a hose for packaging products, in particular fruit and vegetable products comprises a frame, pincer gripping jaws swivel supported by the frame, a first jack for moving the gripping jaws between a raised position and a lowered position and a second jack for operating the gripping jaws to grip the lower closed end of a packaging sleeve when the gripping jaws are in the raised position and drag that end downwards and then release it when the gripping jaws are moved to the lowered position.

Abstract: A machine for placing an insert having a main panel and a bottom panel into an article carrier cell comprises a frame and a reciprocably operable insertion blade mounted thereon. The cell of the article carrier is positioned directly below the insertion blade so that the blade is operable to fold and lower the insert into the cell.