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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8156987 | Automatic high-speed container labelling machine A container labeling machine comprises a conveyor, a pressure sensitive label applying apparatus, a star wheel and at least one indexing mechanism, the conveyor supplying containers to the star wheel and taking away the containers upon release from the star wheel. T... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8066046 | Cutting and transfer drum in a continous-film labeling machine A cutting and transfer drum in a continuous-film labeling machine, which allows disassembly into sectors comprised between two contiguous blades, each sector being provided with elements for locking in the active position, which comprise a rotating rod which is prov... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7874337 | Device for applying a sheet of material The present invention relates to an apparatus for laying a material sheet on a number of cylindrical bodies, for example sleeves of paperboard or the like, which are employed within, int.al. the papermaking industry for winding a manufactured paper web, sheet web or... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7870882 | Process and apparatus for forming tubular labels of heat shrinkable film and inserting containers therein A process for labelling containers or bottles by applying tubular labels made of heat shrinkable film which completely surround an outer surface area of the bottle. The process and machine include winding a precut label from a reeled film on a rotating tubular round... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7798192 | Method and system for preparing webs with sequentially applied previously prepared substrates The present invention relates to a system for producing an incrementally laminated web having a series of discrete, individual segments that are preprinted prior to being placed on the web. The system includes a supply of individual segments that are prepared by cut... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7513285 | Gluing device of an end edge of a log and relative gluing method A gluing device of an end edge of a log in a machine for producing logs, wherein logs (14) delivered from being formed are fed on an inclined surface (13) disposed under an upper conveyor belt (17) towards a suction roller (18), connected... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7409977 | Automatic labeling and packaging system label folding and application A method of labeling of a container including a medication includes, in at least one embodiment, reducing the size of the label using a label apparatus and reducing the label size using the label apparatus, applying a surface securing adhesive to at least one surfac... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7384493 | Method of and apparatus for processing a rolled article to apply a packaging sheet An apparatus for processing a rolled article has a rotary supporting mechanism for rotatably supporting opposite ends of a photosensitive roll, an end drawing mechanism for drawing a sheet end of the photosensitive roll to a prescribed length, a pressing mechanism f... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7334753 | Separable paper stripping device A separable paper-stripping device includes a base formed with a first and a second wall plate. The first wall plate is assembled thereon with a paper-roll holder, an idle gear and a separable-paper holder, and the second wall plate is secured thereon with a cutting... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314073 | Device for producing a reinforcing structure for a tire, comprising a strip turning mechanism Apparatus for fabricating a strip-like reinforcement structure for a tire, which includes a laying head for laying the strip. The laying head includes a guidance passage for the strip formed by slots, rolling-down rollers intended to cooperate with a form, a cutter ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7264282 | Method and device for knotting the end of a thread to a flat object The invention relates to a method and a device for knotting the end of a thread to a flat object containing two spaced holes for the knot. The method provides the thread located in front of the holes is pulled to the other side of the object while forming loops, and... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7247204 | Device for metered distribution of glue on an end edge of a log, a log or a core for log A device for the metered distribution of glue on an end edge of a log, a log or a core for log comprising a feed (26) for logs (19) or cores (25) towards a wire (12) wound in a closed circuit on at least two end pulleys (13), at le... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238236 | Apparatus for increasing tail adhesion of wet rolls An apparatus for making a wet roll including a body of a roll of wet wound sheet material, where the body of the roll is connected to a tail of the roll, means for applying an adhesion promoter between the body and the tail and means for contacting the body and the ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231952 | Label wrapper assembly A label wrapper assembly for wrapping a label on an elongated object. The assembly includes a support frame having a first wall spaced from a second wall. A wrapper frame is interposed between the first and second walls, and has a first end and a second end. The wra... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7201200 | Device and method for applying a strip to a rotary surface A reinforcement strip is laid on a rotating receiving surface during the manufacture of a tire. The strip passes through a guide which is moved alternatingly transversely relative to a travel path of the strip, whereby the strip is laid in an undulating pattern on t... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182115 | Beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage filling material having a container filling plant container information adding station, such as, a labeling station, configured to add information to containers, such as, bottles and cans, and modules for labeling stations and a bottling plant having a mobile module carrier A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage filling material, a container filling plant container information adding station, such as, a labeling station, configured to add information to containers, such as, bottles and cans, and modules fo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178574 | Labelling apparatus and method To label products on a conveyor, a target area for a given product conveyed on the conveyor is determined relative to a frame of reference. One of a plurality of labellers fixed at different transverse positions over the conveyor, which one labeller is at a transver... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178572 | Label wrapper block assembly A label wrapper block assembly for mounting in a rotatably mounted wrapper frame in a label wrapper assembly includes a base having opposing ends joined by a top surface and a bottom surface. A channel extends between the ends in the top surface for receiving an obj... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165592 | Strip material applicator apparatus An apparatus for application of strip material to an object comprises a base supporting and mechanically rotating a mandrel projected therefrom, wherein an object is seated onto the mandrel. The object is securely held to the mandrel by a plurality of clamps engagin... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7124797 | Filament winding apparatus and methods of winding filament The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for winding filament to create a structure. In one embodiment, the invention includes the application of filament to a rotating mandrel to create a desired shape. The invention includes the filament winding of b... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124673 | Horizontal cutter of double-bodied bottles attached to each other at the neck A horizontal cutter of double-bodied bottles attached to each other at a neck which comprises means (2) for advancing the bottles (3) and a cutting device (1) of the neck of the bottles. The cutting device (1) comprises a pair of blades (... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104494 | Log discharge device for a rewinding machine In a rewinding machine (10), a device (50) for discharging logs (20, 20′) comprises: a chute (30) disposed downstream of a winding area (2) designed to allow the formed logs (20′) to roll towards the output of the windin... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093349 | System for manufacturing sash window assemblies A balance assembly (15) is provided for a sash window assembly (10). The sash window assembly (10) has a sash window (12) slidable within a master frame (14). The balance assembly (15) has an elastomer balance member (30 | 08/22/2006 |
| 7089981 | Gluing unit for one terminal edge of a log A gluing unit for one terminal edge of a log and a method applicable inside a machine for the realisation of a log, in which the logs (14) coming from a rewinding machine are fed towards a gluing unit (11) comprising in sequence a lower unwinding rolle... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7069970 | Apparatus for forming a lap seam New processes and apparatus for forming lap seams and making prefastened disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The apparatus can include an interior folding mechanism adapted to position a first panel in an interior position and an exterior folding mechanism ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7036182 | Paint roller grid and grid assembly A paint roller grid includes a wiping surface surrounded by a frame member having a pair of spaced apart hooks connected to the upper edge of the frame member for releasably attaching the grid to a container rim. The hooks may be spaced laterally outwardly from oppo... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021549 | Laser markable variable data heat transfer label and marking system A laser markable heat transfer label for application to an item includes a light transmissive carrier, a heat transferable substrate disposed on the carrier and an adhesive disposed on the substrate. The substrate is formulated, at least in part, with a laser light ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6978815 | System and method for forming bioengineered tubular graft prostheses An apparatus for forming a tube construct from a planar sheet matrix includes a stand supporting two opposing mounts and spanning between the opposing mounts are a mandrel, a porous rod, and a spring-loaded roller held in parallel arrangement; a guide for aligning a... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6972066 | Roll, roll production apparatus and method for producing roll Rolls easy to be produced are provided. The invention provides a roll which is composed of a main tape cylindrically wound up. The main tape is provided with a first and second holes, respectively, in its winding terminating position and winding initiating position.... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969544 | Sheet roll producing apparatus, sheet roll discharging apparatus, and core supplying apparatus A method of forming sheet rolls made of a heat transfer recording sheet having a transfer ink layer on a surface of a base by winding the recording sheet around the outer peripheries of a plurality of cores. The method includes supplying a web heat transfer recordin... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959747 | Machine for applying fiberglass reinforcements in disposable column forms A pair of rollers (2), constituting the seat and the traction means for the formwork (3) to be reinforced, are established on a bench (1). A pair of upper pressure rollers (12) act, at the same time, on the formwork. On the same bench ( | 11/01/2005 |
| 6932870 | System and process for dispensing an adhesive onto a core during the formation of rolled products A process and system for applying an adhesive to a core during the production of rolled paper products is disclosed. The system of the present invention is generally directed to the use of pumping devices that meter out constant volumetric amounts of an adhesive ont... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6908525 | Apparatus for forming a roll of contaminant removal tape and methods of forming rolls of contaminant removal tape An apparatus for forming a roll of contaminant removal tape and methods of forming rolls of contaminant removal tape. The apparatus includes a turret assembly having a first winding cylinder, a first vacuum source providing vacuum to the first winding cylinder, and ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6878323 | Method of manufacturing a stay-in-place form A stay-in-place method of manufacturing a composite form that is used to provide a strong and durable concrete structure. The form includes a composite shell having an inner wall surface defining an enclosure into which concrete may be poured and allowed to harden. ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6818088 | Apparatus to fabricate photosensitive drum for image forming apparatus and method thereof An apparatus and method to fabricate a photosensitive drum for an image forming apparatus. The apparatus includes a photosensitive belt supply roll and a double-sided tape supply roll; a bonding unit to bond a photosensitive belt and a double-sided tape together; a ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6796352 | Apparatus for applying heat-transfer labels onto objects An apparatus for decorating an object with the heat-transfer label of a heat-transfer label assembly includes a decorating unit for applying the heat-transfer label onto the object during an extended period of decoration a conveying mechanism for continuously, rotat... | 09/28/2004 |
| RE38552 | Apparatus for manufacturing composite tubular articles A frame, a drive mechanism for rotating a mandrel, at least two spindles mounted to the frame, a tensioner, and a belt extending between the first and second spindles may be used to roll pre-preg strips or similar sheets of composite materials around the mandrel. Th... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6752890 | Method of manufacturing a press fabric by spirally attaching a top laminate layer with a heat-activated adhesive A method for manufacturing a press fabric for a paper machine includes the attachment of a strip of top laminate layer material to a base fabric using a heat-activated adhesive film. The top laminate layer material may be a woven fabric, a nonwoven mesh, or a thermo... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6620241 | Gluing unit of a tail end of a log Gluing unit of a tail end of a log fitted in a load-bearing structure (12) of a machine to produce logs, in which the structure (12) comprises an inclined surface (13) for feeding logs (14) and in which fitted at the end of the inclined surface (13) is a ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6554041 | Apparatus for making rubber component parts with conveyor for unvulcanized rubber tape An apparatus for making rubber component parts such as tire rubber parts comprises: a tape maker for making an unvulcanized rubber tape which comprises an extruder for extruding unvulcanized rubber; a winding drum around which the unvulcanized rubber tape... | 04/29/2003 |
