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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435473 | Printed substrate and printing method The invention refers to a printed substrate comprising a substrate with an oleophilic surface having a Gurley-Hill permeance value bigger than 5000 s/100 ml, the ink printed on the substrate having an IGT ink set-off value bigger than 0.60 print density units at 30 ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7421947 | Roll-forming apparatus with sensor driven gates Roll-forming apparatus is provided together with a conveyor system utilized to transport raw dough rolls. A stop gate is movably positioned in the path of the rolls and, when placed in an interfering position, temporarily stops the rolls while the rolls maintain sli... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7178456 | Roll-forming apparatus Roll-forming apparatus is provided together with a conveyor system utilized to transport raw dough rolls. A stop gate is movably positioned in the path of the rolls and, when placed in an interfering position, temporarily stops the rolls while the rolls maintain sli... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7083353 | Writing pen with built-in facility for creating an embossed and metallic coated surface under-layer for signature, to secure originality The writing pen creates a background of metallic coated under-layers embossed with strings of impressions on a writing medium. The pen comprises a cartridge with a removable cap connected to the non-writing end of the pen. The cartridge acts as a cylindrical housing... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6983635 | Coin press A coin press (10) includes a die (20) and an anvil (22) that abut and counter-rotate to nip and press a coin. The coin press (10) has a timing device (80) with a coin slot (84) and a gate (92) rotatable about a gate a... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6848359 | Device for processing continuous webs A device for processing continuous webs has a machine frame and at least one tool arranged on the machine frame for processing the continuous web. A drive device is provided for driving the at least one tool. The drive device is a two-row gear wheel having a first t... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6832546 | Embossing device An embossing device for tissue paper converting apparatus, includes a first roll and a second roll cooperating with each other to emboss a web of tissue paper in-between, first protrusions on the circumference of the first roll cooperating with the second roll to fo... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6776088 | Environmentally friendly personal identification and tracking system A personal identification and tracking system comprising an impression means for providing a predetermined image upon an impressionable medium and an activation unit for moving the impression means between a first position, where said impression unit is in contact w... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6665998 | Embossing device for planar materials The embossing rolls of embossing devices serving for the treatment of two-dimensionally extending materials, preferably in the packaging industry, may be made exchangeable if they are disposed in suitable interchangeable units. An interchangeable unit may... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6446549 | Hand-held paper embossing tool The present invention is a hand-held tool for embossing a sheet of paper or other media, and a method for performing the embossing. The tool is preferably a two-ended embossing tool, wherein each end has differently-sized roller ball that rotates/rolls in... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6332996 | Process of finishing an air-laid web and web obtained thereby The general application of the invention is a finishing process for an air-laid nonwoven web composed of short cellulosic fibers, bound by a thermoplastic binder and having a less than perfect homogeneous fiber distribution. In the invention, the process ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6295923 | Device with eccentric stamping wheel for stamping moving parts The invention relates to a device for stamping distinguishing marks on parts moving in the feed direction of a roll line, comprising at least one mark-holder for holding a mark, the mark-holder being placed on the circumference of a stamping wheel. The in... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6295528 | Method and apparatus for converting a geographic location to a direct marketing area for a query A method and system are provided for performing database queries with geographic inputs that are converted to a direct marketing area prior to performing the query. Direct marketing areas define geographic locations as discrete areas of interest that may ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6196440 | Method and tool for imprinting a pattern in a solder A tool (40) for imprinting a pattern in a has a handle (42). A stamp (44), connected to the handle (42), has a pattern (54) formed on a face (52) of the stamp (44). The face (52) of the stamp (44) forms a concave surface.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6170393 | Compliant embosser assembly An apparatus for embossing a pattern into absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, diapers, and adult incontinence pads is disclosed. The apparatus for forming a pattern of embossments in an absorbent article comprises an embosser assemb... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6073552 | Method of fastener identification by impressing characters into a surface A method of fastener identification for traceability of manufacturing information of an individual fastener, is achieved by applying a code to the fastener. The fasteners to be identified typically are formed of hardened materials such as steel. A die cas... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6055839 | Pressing of coins, tokens, and like items A machine and method for producing pressed items from coins, tokens, and like items. The machine includes multiple operating stations from where multiple operators can activate the machine; a press adapted to press coins, tokens, and like items delivered ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6041701 | Process of finishing an air-laid web and web obtained thereby The general application of the invention is a finishing process for an air-laid nonwoven web composed of short cellulosic fibers, bound by a thermoplastic binder and having a less than perfect homogeneous fiber distribution. In the invention, the process ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5465176 | Method of embossing repeating patterns on a substrate, the patterns having different rates of repetition In a preferred embodiment, a method of producing embossed first and second elongate, edgewise side by side, repeating, optical patterns on a sheet for use in producing secure identification means, the method comprising: continuously embossing the first an... | 11/07/1995 |
| 4178846 | Apparatus for, and a process of, sector engraving metal elements Apparatus for, and a process of, sector engraving metal elements, is disclosed. The apparatus includes an engraving roller having a particular pattern formed thereon, and a workpiece mounting system which is capable of translational movement within two mu... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4162920 | Lithographic plate finisher A composition for finishing lithographic printing plates having an oil phase which preferentially adheres to the image areas and an aqueous phase which desensitizes the metal carrier and aids in maintaining its hydrophilic character upon storage.... | 07/31/1979 |
| 4036127 | Plate marking apparatus A vertical cylindrical member is supported by a frame adjacent a plurality of rotatable horizontally mounted rollers that support a plate to be marked. A carriage is mounted for vertical reciprocal movement on the cylindrical member. A piston cylinder ass... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4010681 | Cylindrical article printer A printing device for printing cylindrical objects, such as wheels, comprises a printing stereotype having a cylindrically arcuate printing surface and which is rotatably mounted at a fixed position alongside a pivotal workpiece mounting support. A workpi... | 03/08/1977 |