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20080206506 | NEW STAIN RESISTANT BARRIER FABRIC - The instant invention relates to a new liquid repellent and stain resistant barrier fabric comprising a fabric substrate having a face side and an underside with spaced-apart indentations on the underside of the fabric substrate; a primary treat composition covering at least the face side of the fabric substrate; a perforated polymeric latex overlaying the underside of the fabric substrate, wherein the perforations align with the spaced-apart indentations; a polymeric adhesive layer covering the perforated latex; and a polymeric barrier film overlaying the adhesive layer. Such liquid repellent and stain resistant barrier fabrics are suitable in home furnishing and commercial applications. | 08-28-2008 |
20080233327 | PRINT MEDIA HAVING DETACHABLE CARDS AFFIXED THERETO AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE PRINT MEDIA - Print media having detachable cards affixed thereto and method for forming the print media including providing a first preprinted roll of web paper having a first thickness and providing a second preprinted roll of web paper having a second thickness, where the first the thickness is greater than the second thickness. Customer information is imaged or applied on a first ribbon of the first roll of preprinted web paper and die cut into cards which are glued to a second ribbon of the second preprinted roll of web paper which is also contains printed information and the second ribbon is separated into sections where each section includes a card glued thereto. The first roll of web paper is a single layer stock paper of the first thickness. | 09-25-2008 |
20080248232 | Adhesive tape roll - The present invention relates to an adhesive tape roll. The adhesive tape roll is formed by connecting several adhesive plates to one another, wherein a mark portion is formed between every two adhesive plates to be recognized easily after use of the adhesive plates for facilitating tearing off of the adhesive plates so as to renew the adhesive plates. | 10-09-2008 |
20080268194 | NONWOVEN BONDING PATTERNS PRODUCING FABRICS WITH IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE AND SOFTNESS - A thermal bonding pattern for nonwoven fabric possessing improved abrasion resistance while retaining softness, comprising a basket-weave pattern or other pattern having a transition area ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080280088 | TISSUE ROLL WITH ANGLED PERFORATIONS - A tissue roll for peripheral dispensing is provided with zones of perforations for facilitating the detachment of tissue substrate sheet. The tissue roll is wound along its length and has a width that is perpendicular to its length. The zones of perforations have a general direction that is at an angle greater than zero to the width of the tissue substrate. Benefits for ease of dispensing and for process-ability are induced. In one embodiment a differential perforation pattern is used. The invention also relates to the process of making such a tissue roll. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280089 | Method for manufacturing lightweight building boards - The invention relates to methods for manufacturing lightweight building boards ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080311334 | ENHANCED VOID BOARD - An enhanced polymeric void board for placement between adjacent horizontal layers of masonry materials to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers, the enhanced void board comprising a relatively thin planar element having a plurality of ribs extending along the length of the planar element and a plurality of holes through the planar element. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311335 | ENHANCED VOID BOARD - An enhanced polymeric void board for placement between adjacent horizontal layers of masonry materials to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers, the enhanced void board comprising a relatively thin planar element having a plurality of ribs extending along the length of the planar element. | 12-18-2008 |
20090004424 | Bi-Oriented Polypropylene Film Comprising Tear Orientation, a Process of Preparing Said Film and an Article Comprising it - The present invention relates to a bi-oriented polypropylene film comprising tear orientation in the transverse direction. By virtue of this achieved property, this film is suitable for making packages, especially in the food and paper sectors, since it provides easy opening of the package, besides preventing damages to the packed product or even to the opened package itself. Further, the invention relates to a process for preparing said film and article comprising the bi-oriented polypropylene film having a tear orientation. | 01-01-2009 |
20090022927 | FLAME-PERFORATED FILMS HAVING CONTROLLED TEAR CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SAME - The disclosure is directed to methods, systems, and apparatus for obtaining flame-perforated films which reduce or eliminate skewing of perforations in such films caused by thermal creep, whereby the film has perforations arranged to provide controlled tear characteristics, especially in both the lengthwise or machine direction (MD), and the crosswise or transverse direction (TD). | 01-22-2009 |
20090047461 | Ticket Device - The present invention relates to a continuous web ( | 02-19-2009 |
20090068390 | FILMS COMPRISING DYNAMICALLY VULCANISED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - The present invention relates to a film comprising a vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, a polypropylene based polyolefine composition and optionally an ethylene polymer. The film for example comprises from 30-90 parts by weight of vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, 5-65 parts by weight of the polypropylene based polyolefin composition and optionally from 0-50 parts by weight of the ethylene polymer wherein said parts by weight are based upon 100 parts by weight of the vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, the polypropylene based polyolefin composition and the ethylene polymer. The films are used in soft touch applications, consumer applications, medical applications, hygienic applications, packaging, and automotive or clothing applications. The films are for example useful in baby diapers, surgical drapes, surgical pouches, hospital linens, diaper waist bands and side tabs, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products and wound care products. | 03-12-2009 |
20090075011 | Double-Sided Adhesive Tape For Affixing Protective Sheetlike Structures - Double-sided adhesive tape for affixing large sheetlike structures for the purposes of transit protection and/or assembly protection to substrates such as an automotive finish, consisting of a first adhesive side A comprising an adhesive A with a coatweight of greater than 10 g/m | 03-19-2009 |
20090104394 | Thin tape-type magnetic decorative body - A thin tape-type magnetic decorative body including multiple magnetic decorative sheet units, which are interconnected to form an elongated magnetic decorative strap. Each magnetic decorative sheet unit is a soft magnetic thin sheet body with a predetermined configuration. At least one face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is magnetically attractive. A connecting section with weakened structural strength is connected between each two adjacent magnetic decorative sheet units. An external force is applicable to one of the connecting sections to easily fold or split apart the magnetic decorative strap along the connecting section, whereby the magnetic decorative strap can be easily divided into segments with desired lengths for separate use. | 04-23-2009 |
20090110863 | INFORMATION SHEET - An information sheet | 04-30-2009 |
20090110864 | WEB AND METHOD FOR MAKING FLUID FILLED UNITS - An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110865 | INTEGRATED FORMS AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH FORMS - A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top printable substrate serves at least partially as removable portions capable of being reapplied. Weakened lines of substrate may be provided to define removable portions on the top printable substrate. The form also may include a similar printable substrate mated to the other side of the liner by adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate also may formed in the second substrate to define removable portions. The integrated card form includes a printable substrate and a first and second laminate mated to the substrate and together by an adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate and first laminate define an integrated removable portion capable of being held in the form by the second laminate and easily removed manually when desired. In the integrated card form and the integrated label form, a recess may be provided adjacent the removable portion to facilitate removal of the removable portion. The integrated forms are easily manufactured by a single piece of equipment. | 04-30-2009 |
20090130364 | Roll of interconnected detachable fabric/cloth sheets and dispenser therefore - A roll of interconnected detachable fabric or cloth sheets provides an environmentally friendly cost effective reusable alternative to disposable paper towels, and nonwoven wipes and mop pads. Each of the sheets includes a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface of one sheet is connected with the rear surface of an adjacent sheet to form the roll by connectors such as male and female hook and loop ribbon sections. The individual sheets can also be used as mop head covers. A dispenser for the sheets includes a spindle for rotatably retaining the roll and a rack for supporting a detached sheet for air drying between uses. | 05-21-2009 |
20090136701 | STRETCH SLEEVE LABEL - A stretch sleeve label for attachment to a container is provided. The label contains at least one point of weakness configured so that the label can be easily removed by beginning to separate the label into pieces at or near the point of weakness. When removed at the point of weakness, the label is removed without any substantial portion of the label or any adhesive on the container. | 05-28-2009 |
20090148646 | PORTABLE TISSUE PRODUCTS - A tissue product having a plurality of absorbent, fibrous structure sheets comprising at least a first sheet and a second sheet that is adjacent to the first sheet, the first sheet and the second sheet each comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the first end of the first sheet is proximal to the first end of the second sheet, and the second end of the first sheet and the second end of the second sheet are arranged in a splayed orientation. | 06-11-2009 |
20090155512 | Rolls of material providing one-handed dispensing of sheets of pre-determined length - A roll of a sheet material is provided with elongated sheets within the roll that are either completely detached from each other, or substantially completely detached from each other, such that the user can dispense the elongated sheets with one hand. In the case of toilet paper, the elongated sheets have a pre-determined length deemed to be suitable for most users and serve to assist young children in dispensing a proper amount of tissue from the roll. | 06-18-2009 |
20090202774 | LAMINATED PAPER ARTICLE AND PAPER WEB - An absorbent laminated paper article in the form of a rectangular sheet has first parallel edges in a first direction and second parallel edges in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and an article area delimited by the edges. The article includes at least two plies adhesively bonded together in a bonding pattern between the plies. The bonding pattern includes bonding elements arranged along a first set of bonding lines extending from one of the first parallel edges to the other of first parallel edges in a first general direction at a first angle to the first direction and along a second set of bonding lines extending from the one of first parallel edges to the other of first parallel edges in a second general direction at a second angle to the first direction, the first set of bonding lines intersecting with the second set and forming an intermeshing network of bonding lines. | 08-13-2009 |
20090208689 | DETECTING THE ENERGY INPUT INTO A SOLID OR A WORKPIECE - A method of introducing weakening into a solid or a workpiece, preferably a ceramic or a glass, by an energy source which, by means of specific energy input acting locally, weakens the solid or the workpiece at the location of the energy input. A chromophore substance is applied to the location of the energy input before or at the same time as the energy input, such that a physical, chemical or biological visible change in the solid body or the workpiece is achieved at the location of the energy input. | 08-20-2009 |
20090220721 | Ceramic Member, Method of Forming Groove in Ceramic Member, and Substrate for Electronic Part - A ceramic member with high strength grooves and method of manufacturing same is disclosed. A heat ray may be used in combination with a blown gas to form grooves in the surface of the ceramic member while eliminating or minimizing depletion of a sintering aid. A high concentration of the sintering aid is formed in a surface region of the ceramic member extending a distance from the surface of the grooves into the ceramic member. | 09-03-2009 |
20090246440 | SHIM | 10-01-2009 |
20090269537 | ADHESIVE SHEET AND DELIVERY SLIP - One surface of a base sheet BS is provided with a delivery information display portion BS | 10-29-2009 |
20090269538 | THERMOPLASTIC FILM - A thermoplastic film for the interior paneling of motor vehicles has a top layer with a structured surface layer and a foamed layer on the underside and with indentations or material weak points introduced on the reverse side. The top layer has a residual thickness of at least 35% in the region of the indentations and the foamed layer has a thickness between 15 and 50% of the density of the compact top layer. | 10-29-2009 |
20090280283 | PROTECTING FILM AND METHOD FOR COATING PROTECTING FILM ON WORKPIECE - An exemplary protecting film for coating a three-dimensional surface of a workpiece, includes an adhesive layer and a release layer. The adhesive layer defines a split. The release layer includes a remaining portion for shielding the split of the adhesive layer and a release portion detachably formed on the adhesive layer. The remaining portion is capable of remaining on the adhesive layer after the release portion detaches from the adhesive layer. A method for coating a protecting film on a workpiece is also provided. | 11-12-2009 |
20090286034 | DIE CUT SHEET PRODUCT FOR FORMING SEPARABLE, INTERLOCKING NAPKIN BANDS - A product is provided for forming separable interlocking napkin bands. The product includes a sheet having a plurality of die cut lines extending along a length and a width of the sheet, and a plurality of slits extending from certain of the die cut lines. The die cut lines define a plurality of separable napkin bands that can be separated from one another along the die cut lines, and individually secured into a cylindrical formation by interlocking the slits together. The sheet is adapted to be passed through a printer and desired information is printed on the napkin bands, after which the napkin bands can be separated from one another. | 11-19-2009 |
20090304972 | Detachable Sheet - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a sheet comprising: a first section on one side of the sheet; and a second section on the other side of the sheet and parallel to the first section; wherein the distance between the tip of the first section and the tip of the second section being substantially greater than zero, thereby upon applying a force along the tips, detaching the sheet between the tips. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a sheet comprising: a section on one side of the sheet in which the shortest distance between the tip of the section and the un-sectioned edge of the sheet is substantially greater than zero, thereby upon applying a force along the section, detaching the sheet between the tip and the edge. | 12-10-2009 |
20090304973 | THERMOPLASTIC FILM FOR AIRBAG COVERS - A thermoplastic film for airbag covers contains a cover layer and a foam layer. The cover layer is made of at least two layers, having an outer layer and an inner layer, and an elongation at tear of the inner layer of the cover layer and of the foamed layer is considerably less than the elongation at tear of the outer layer of the cover layer. | 12-10-2009 |
20100021672 | POUCH OPENING FEATURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A flexible packaging structure has built-in opening features in a laminate with a first structure adhesively joined to a second structure. A tear area is formed by laser ablation of the laminate along a junction between the first and second portions preferably prior to assembling the laminate into the package. Laser ablation begins at the center of the tear area and progressively moves the laser in a direction radially outward from the center of the tear area. During assembly of the package, a seal is formed between end portions of the first and second portions of the laminate. A score line and a sealant reduction area are also introduced to the package to facilitate opening. The package is opened by pulling the seal near the tear area in a direction along the score line until the contents of the package are accessible. | 01-28-2010 |
20100021673 | PRINTABLE PRE-SEWN STUFFED TOY COMPOSITE SHEETS - Embodiments of the invention provide a composite sheet for creating a customized design. The composite sheet includes a first fabric portion, a second fabric portion, and a membrane portion disposed between the first fabric portion and the second fabric portion, where the first fabric portion is sewn with stitching to the second fabric portion. One advantage of the composite sheet and related systems and methods is that users can create customized designs conveniently on their own home printer. | 01-28-2010 |
20100035011 | ABSORBENT SHEET WITH UNIQUE EMBOSSING PATTERN - A cut or precut absorbent sheet intended in particular for wiping, includes at least two plies or groups of plies of creped absorbent paper with a basis weight ranging between 12 and 35 g/m | 02-11-2010 |
20100047500 | INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS, RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT AND MOLD - The invention provides an injection molding process, in which a gate is cut off within a mold in resin molding to obtain a good gate-cut surface, as well as a resin molded product and a resin molding mold. In the injection molding process, a cutting pin, which is connected to a cutting pin working plate provided in parallel with a driving device or an ejector plate provided in a mold, slides on a mold parting line between a fixed-side block, on which corner cutting or a R shape is provided at the approach port, and a movable-side block opposed to the fixed-side block. The wall thickness of a compression shape portion opposed to the cutting pin is larger than that of a gate and a product shape portion. The cutting pin compresses a resin in this portion toward the product shape portion at predetermined timing to cut off the gate portion and integrate the resin with the product shape. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047501 | FLUID ABSORBENT TAPE - A fluid absorbent tape is divided into sections that can be separated to customize the length of the tape and simplify use. In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid absorbent tape includes an absorbent material enclosed in a fluid permeable cover to form an elongated fluid absorbent tape. Separating structure formed in a transverse direction through the elongated fluid absorbent tape divides the elongated tape into a first section of fluid absorbent tape and a second section of fluid absorbent tape. The first section of fluid absorbent tape is separable from the second section of fluid absorbent tape along the separating structure. In another embodiment of the invention, the fluid absorbent tape includes a fluid absorbent material including a super absorbent polymer. An elongated fluid permeable cover having a length encloses the fluid absorbent material, and is divided into sections along the length. Each of the sections have closed ends to inhibit the fluid absorbent material from falling out of the sections through the ends. | 02-25-2010 |
20100068441 | EASY-TO-STRAIGHT-TEAR PLASTIC FILM, AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for producing a long, easy-to-straight-tear plastic film having large numbers of substantially parallel half-cut lines extending in a transverse direction on at least one surface, comprising (a) a roll having at least one cam axially extending on a circular surface of said roll, and (b) a cutter arranged in parallel to said roll with a gap narrower than the thickness of said plastic film, the rotation of said roll causing said cam to intermittently push said plastic film to said cutter to form half-cut lines on said plastic film. | 03-18-2010 |
20100075093 | ALL VEHICLE MATS - A pair of cut-to-fit universal vehicle floor mats includes a driver's side floor mat and a passenger's side floor mat, each with a plurality of peripheral cells separated from each other and from a central area of the mat body by indented trim lines. The passenger's side mat is not a mirror image of the driver's side mat but differs therefrom in the shape of its exterior margin and the number, length, positioning and shape of the trim lines. The driver's side mat has cells which can be selectively trimmed away to accommodate a gas pedal, deadpedal, transmission tunnel indentation and fuel filler door/trunk release levers. The passenger's side mat has arcuate trim lines and cells adapted to fit a transmission tunnel bulge and a right front wheel well which often delimit the passenger's side foot well. | 03-25-2010 |
20100075094 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED ROLLS OF SHEETS WITH ALTERNATING CUTS AND PRE-CUTS - The present invention relates to a roll made of a succession of single-use absorbing paper sheets ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100086721 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE PACKAGING - A method comprising building at least one three-dimensional model and a support structure using a layer-based additive technique, where the at least one three-dimensional model is at least partially encased in the support structure, and where the support structure functions as a shipping package for the at least one three-dimensional model. | 04-08-2010 |
20100104793 | ORIENTED TEAR ZONE FOR A PLASTIC FILM - The invention relates to a plastic film ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100112264 | ROLL OF FIBROUS CELLULOSE-BASED PRODUCT - A product made of tissue for sanitary or domestic use is aimed in particular at products in rolls such as rolls of bathroom tissue (or sanitary paper) and similar rolls. A roll of fibrous cellulosic product includes a rolled strip of sheets of tissue separated by perforated or pre-cut lines, the individual plies of each sheet being bonded over a peripheral surface area of between | 05-06-2010 |
20100151174 | ABSORBENT COMPOSITE SHEET, ROLL OF SUCH A SHEET, PACKET OF SHEETS, AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - An absorbent composite sheet for domestic use includes a first ply of paper, with a degree of absorption of liquids equal to or greater than around 5 (g/g CEN standard), and a second superposed ply composed of a metal-containing layer, the thickness of the second ply being equal to or less than around 10 microns (μm). | 06-17-2010 |
20100203279 | LABEL STRUCTURE INCORPORATING A LEAFLET FOR USE ON SMALL CONTAINERS - A label structure is disclosed for mounting on a container and includes a base panel for affixing to a surface of the container. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of a rear face of the base panel for adhering the base panel to the container. The label structure further includes a leaflet associated with the base panel for application to the container with the base panel, and the leaflet comprising at least one panel with opposite faces. The label structure also includes a laminating strip securing the leaflet to the base panel, and the laminating strip overlies the leaflet and overlying the base panel. In some embodiments, the leaflet is positioned adjacent to the base panel, with a first portion of the leaflet overlying the base panel and a second portion of the leaflet not overlying the base panel. | 08-12-2010 |
20100215886 | DECORATIONS - A decoration includes a main body. The main body forms an outer edge portion and an inner edge portion. The outer edge portion is formed around a periphery of the inner edge portion. The inner edge portion has at least two disconnected coil cutting lines. The cutting lines equidistantly wrap around to a centre of the main body and connect with each other, for the main body separately forming adjacent corresponded first convolution and second convolution by the cutting lines. By means of the convolutions being respectively pulled out toward opposite sides of the outer edge portion along an axial direction for positioning, making the convolutions respectively form conical revolutions at opposite sides of the outer edge portion, achieving tri-dimensional decoration. | 08-26-2010 |
20100221478 | CHIP RESISTOR SUBSTRATE - A method for the targeted introduction of cleavage lines or predetermined breaking lines in ceramic substrates for subsequent separation, wherein, in a thermal treatment step or methods step, the cleavage line or predetermined breaking line is heated locally and then cooled suddenly by a coolant in such a way that targeted cracking or material weakness occurs along the cleavage line or predetermined breaking lines. | 09-02-2010 |
20100221479 | LAMINATED MATERIAL CUTTING METHOD, LAMINATED MATERIAL, HEAD SUSPENSION MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND HEAD SUSPENSION - A method of cutting a laminated material | 09-02-2010 |
20100233411 | Apparatus for separating label assembly - A label assembly including a face sheet, a back sheet, and a layer of an adhesive positioned between the face sheet and the back sheet. A separation line divides the label assembly into at least two portions. The separation line is formed by a first tearable line of separation extending across the back sheet and a second tearable line of separation extending across the face sheet. The first tearable line of separation is offset with respect to the second tearable line of separation, and at least one of the first and second tearable lines of separation includes a non-linear portion directed toward and/or an angled portion extending at an angle to an other of the at least one of the first and second tearable lines of separation. | 09-16-2010 |
20100233412 | LABEL SHEET DESIGN FOR EASY REMOVAL OF LABELS - A label sheet ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100247836 | METHOD FOR THE LASER ABLATION OF BRITTLE COMPONENTS - Method for the laser ablation of brittle components in preparation for the subsequent separation of the same, by the introduction of sack-like indentations by a laser beam, wherein the indentations are arranged in a line one after the other, and form a laser ablation line which serves as the fracture initiation line, wherein the term laser ablation line means a line formed by connecting the middle points of all the indentations. At least two laser ablation lines are introduced onto the component surface and cross each other at a cross point. In order to ensure that the fracture always runs along the laser ablation line during the separation process, that fractures deviating from the laser ablation line are avoided, and that the corners of the separated pieces following fracturing are evenly shaped, it is suggested according to the invention that at least one cross point indentation is introduced at the cross point in a targeted, controlled, and intentional manner, which specifically weakens the component at the cross point. | 09-30-2010 |
20100266802 | DECORATIVE SKIN FOR AN AIRBAG COVER - The invention relates to a method for producing a decorative skin of an airbag cover having a weakened area, wherein a predetermined breaking groove is integrally formed into the decorative skin. The invention further relates to a decorative skin having a weakened area. | 10-21-2010 |
20100279051 | TRIM PANEL - An apparatus and method for making a trim panel. The method includes providing a preform laminate including a compressible material sandwiched between a flexible skin and a back skin. Positioning the preform laminate in the mold. Placing an insert with the preform laminate in the mold to created a step to establish a seam location and define a secondary area on the preform laminate. Compressing the compressible material by introducing a molten polymeric material to the mold forming a substrate and bonding the substrate to the preform laminate forming the trim component. The preform laminate folds onto itself and creates a crease along the step to simulate the seam and provide a contour change with the appearance of cushioning in the secondary area, and removing the trim panel component from the mold. | 11-04-2010 |
20100297377 | MULTI-PLY FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Embossed multi-ply fibrous structures and methods for making such embossed multi-ply fibrous structures are provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297378 | PATTERNED FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Patterned fibrous structures having a pattern with a repeat unit length of greater than 28 cm and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20100330323 | BUNDLING TAPE DEVICE WITH ELECTROSTATIC ADHESION - A bundling tape device includes: a tape wound into a plurality of loops one around the other and having an electrostatic adhesion property. The tape includes a plurality of first tearing lines, and a plurality of bundling sections divided by the first tearing lines. Each of the bundling sections has a label portion adjacent to one of the first tearing lines. The bundling sections are separable along the first tearing lines. Each of the bundling sections can be wound and self-adhered to form a ring adapted to extend around an object. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330324 | Methods to Produce Stretchable Products - The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall. | 12-30-2010 |
20110033649 | Package for Two-Way Mailing - A form for creating a two-way mailer has a planar, rectangular sheet of foldable material having a left edge and a right edge defining a length substantially greater than a width, first, second, third and fourth regions disposed left to right successively on the sheet, the regions defined by first, second and third fold lines across the width of the sheet at right angles to the length, a first perforated tear-off line proximate the first fold line, a first glue region at the left edge of the sheet in the direction of the width dimension and joined to the sheet by a second perforated tear-off line, a second glue region at the right edge of the sheet in the direction of the width dimension, and a pattern of adhesive on the second region. The dimensions of the second and the third regions in the direction of the length of the sheet are substantially equal, dimension of the first region in the same direction is greater than that of any of the other regions, and the dimension of the fourth region in the same direction is less than that of any of the other regions, and the first and second glue regions are one of remoistenable glue or self-adhesive regions with a peel-off cover. | 02-10-2011 |
20110039048 | SPACER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SPACER ELEMENT - A spacer wafer for a wafer stack includes a spacer body with a first surface and a second surface, and is intended to be sandwiched between a first wafer and a second wafer. That is, the spacer is to keep a first wafer placed against the first surface and a second wafer placed against the second surface at a constant distance from each other. The spacer provides openings arranged such that functional elements of the first wafer and of the second wafer can be aligned with the openings. The spacer is formed from a forming tool by means of a shape replication process and is preferably made of a material hardened by curing. At least one of the first and second surface includes edges separating the surface from the openings, and the thickness of the spacer wafer at the edges exceeds the thickness of the spacer wafer at surface locations around the edges. | 02-17-2011 |
20110064901 | SUPER INSULATING FAN-FOLD RADIANT BARRIER - An insulating panel for inhibiting the passage of radiant and conductive heat into or out of an enclosed structure through the attic, foundation, windows, doors, and skylights where the panel is laminated. The core of the panel is of extruded polystyrene or expanded polystyrene having a thickness of between 1/16 of an inch to 1½ inches. The core of the panel is coated with a fire retarding material which can be an adhesive and which is used to attach a metalized film such as aluminum to each side of the core. Apertures are located in the core and metalized films to allow air to pass through the panel, and the panel is scored to allow it to be folded. | 03-17-2011 |
20110070390 | LASER METHODS TO CREATE EASY TEAR OFF MATERIALS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A method of creating an easily torn material using laser etching, as well as articles produced therefrom is provided. As opposed to standard perforations, a laser is used to etch a line in a sheet of material. The line allows the material to be easily torn by a user, yet exhibits enough tensile strength to prevent tearing during regular use. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070391 | RELEASABLY ADHESIVE TAPES - An adhesive tape, particularly suitable for medical applications, comprises a structural layer carrying on at least one part of one side thereof a hydrophobic gel and on at least part of the other side thereof a backing layer. The structural layer comprises a synthetic material in the form of a film or non-woven web. The tape has separation lines comprising perforations extending laterally across the tape at regular intervals along the length of the tape. The hydrophobic gel that is carried on one side of the structural layer is preferably a soft silicone. | 03-24-2011 |
20110076435 | Shield plate and Vehicle Structure Provided With The Shield Plate - A shield plate includes a flat plate shaped member; and a stress-concentrating portion which is formed over the entire surface of the flat plate shaped member and bends when an external force is applied. | 03-31-2011 |
20110086194 | Security inherent wrap label with patterned adhesive - A patterned adhesive tag applied to separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other packaged products. The patterned tag adhesive is designed to add security to the packaging of the goods, such that when an unauthorized person tries to remove the tag, it will tear, indicating an unauthorized entry, and caution against purchase or usage of the product. The tag is designed to wrap around a plurality of sides of the packaged product. The tag may be multi-layered through the usage of additional adhesives and substrates to facilitate couponing and booklet applications for the marketed product. | 04-14-2011 |
20110091677 | Data Sheet for An ID - The data sheet comprises a plate ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110111158 | Easy-Opening Paper Towel Product - A product, such as a roll of paper toweling, is wrapped in a polymeric film wrapper having a high degree of molecular orientation. The wrapper is provided with a small perforated starter tab, which a user can depress with their fingers or thumb to break the perforations. Upon breaking the perforations, the user can grasp the tab of the wrapper and thereafter open the package by pulling on the wrapper in the same direction as the molecular orientation direction of the wrapper. The high degree of molecular orientation allows the package to be cleanly torn open with very little effort. | 05-12-2011 |
20110129633 | STACK OF FOLDED MATERIAL - A stack includes one or more web-shaped materials, at least one of the web-shaped materials having a visual pattern, wherein a similar pattern is seen as an edge pattern on a face side of the stack. There is also provided a method to produce such a stack. | 06-02-2011 |
20110143074 | MOULDED TIE STRIPS - A sheet of cellular tie strips, where each strip is composed of a series of unit cell portions connected end-to-end, is formed in a single moulding process. Lateral webs join one or more strips side-by-side to form a sheet such that each strip can be readily separated by tearing, stamping, cutting, leaving only a very thin vestige which does not interfere with the tying of the strips in use. | 06-16-2011 |
20110151170 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle blank comprises an asphalt coated mat having a cut line formed in the asphalt coated mat. The cut line includes a continuous cut portion and a perforated portion. The perforated portion is structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions. | 06-23-2011 |
20110171411 | Asymmetrical Security Seal - Described herein is a multi-layered security seal having a first outer portion having a first area and a second outer portion having an equivalent area. A nonlinear center portion is positioned between the first outer portion and the second outer portion. The first outer portion, the second outer portion, and the nonlinear center portion form a single unit. The security seal has an adhesive at least partially disposed on an underside of each of the first portion, the second portion and/or the nonlinear center portion. A covert message disposed on at least one layer of the multi-layered security seal. The covert message is displayed through an upper layer of the multi-layered security seal when the multi-layer security seal is at least partially removed from an item on which it has been adhered or upon movement of an item onto which the security seal has been placed. | 07-14-2011 |
20110177278 | Rolls of Material Providing One-Handed Dispensing of Sheets of Pre-Determined Length - A roll of a sheet material is provided with elongated sheets within the roll that are either completely detached from each other, or substantially completely detached from each other, such that the user can dispense the elongated sheets with one hand. In the case of toilet paper, the elongated sheets have a pre-determined length deemed to be suitable for most users and serve to assist young children in dispensing a proper amount of tissue from the roll. | 07-21-2011 |
20110200779 | Adhesive Tape As Bag Cinch Device - Adhesive tape for the purpose of cinching the open end of a bag, namely a plastic trash bag or like, around the exterior surface of a container for which the bag is intended to line, to create a neat, tightened bag edge for aesthetic and functional fitting needs, whereby the device is characterized by a body of tape, one surface having adhesive sections on the two ends of the length and an adhesive free zone in the mid section in which a cinched portion of the bag is gathered, leaving the rest of the bag opening edge smooth and tightened around the exterior surface of the container, and the tape further having a perforated separation-line in the latitudinal direction in or near the adhesive free zone for use in tearing the tape into two sections to release the tension on the bag when removing the bag from the container. | 08-18-2011 |
20110212286 | Individual Printable Presentationfolder - The invention concerns a process for the production of presentation folders from a carton media and presentation folders manufactured according to a defined process. Where the method of production meets the objective of manufacturing an arbitrary small number of presentation folders. | 09-01-2011 |
20110262677 | PATCH FOR AN UNDERWIRE BRASSIERE - A patch covers a hole created on a fabric when a wire of an underwire bra breaks through, poking the delicate skin around the breast of a woman. The patch includes an outer layer made of a laminate material, an inner layer made of a high strength material.. The outer layer may completely encase the inner layer. | 10-27-2011 |
20110274866 | INNER SUBSTRATE FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - An exemplary inner substrate for manufacturing multilayer printed circuit boards is provided. The inner substrate has a number of substrate units and a number of transverse folding portions alternately arranged along a longitudinal direction of the inner substrate. Each of the substrate units is configured for forming a unitary printed circuit board. Each of the folding portions is interconnected between neighboring substrate units. Each of the folding portions defines at least one line of weakness perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the inner substrate for facilitating folding and unfolding the neighboring substrate units to each other. Each of the folding portions defines at least one groove in at least one side thereof along the at least one line of weakness. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281055 | Separable Composite Labeling Articles in Sheet or Roll Form - The disclosure relates to a linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 11-17-2011 |
20110293872 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF RAZOR HEAD COMPONENT, AND COMPONENTS THUS MANUFACTURED - A method of manufacturing a razor head component that includes the steps of: providing a strip of material elongated along a first direction, the strip having first and second edges parallel with the first direction; having a first portion that includes a first edge, a second portion having a second edge, and an intermediate portion intermediate the first and second portions; bending the intermediate portion of a part of the strip about a bending axis parallel to the first direction; and fixing a razor blade onto the second portion of the part. | 12-01-2011 |
20110311748 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311749 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311750 | PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311751 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Uniquely perforated web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 12-22-2011 |
20110318521 | DISPOSABLE NECKBAND FOR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION - A neckband assembly comprising a neckband strap including a weakened zone across the width, and an adhesive positioned on the strap. In one embodiment, the strap comprises at least two weakened zones across the width, and the weakened zones are spaced from each other by a distance that is between 5% and 50% of the length of the strap. The weakened zone(s) can be in the form of a perforation line having a series of linearly-spaced holds separated by spaces. The above-described neckband assembly can be provided in the form of a sheet of such assemblies, wherein the corresponding straps are separated from each other by tear-away zones extending parallel to the length of the straps. Preferably, the tear-away zones are weaker than the weakened zones. Similar to the weakened zones, the tear-away zones can comprise perforation lines having a series of linearly-spaced holds separated by spaces. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318522 | CELLULAR CUSHIONING ARTICLE - A cellular cushioning article is described. The cellular cushioning article may be used to wrap items such as fragile items needing protection during storage or shipping. The article includes a polymeric film including discrete first cells projecting from a major surface of the film. The first cells are arranged in rows parallel to each other, such that for two opposing polymeric films with the major surfaces facing each other, the total thickness of the two opposing polymeric films is less than twice the thickness of one polymeric film. The cellular cushioning article can be fan-folded into a stack occupying much less volume as compared to stacks formed by fan-folding known cellular cushioning articles. | 12-29-2011 |
20120015127 | One-Piece Board Level Shielding With Peel-Away Feature - A one-piece board level shielding element with a top cover peel panel is secured to a circuit board to shield and provide access to a shielded component. The shielding element is formed with a top having a peel line to facilitate removal of the peel panel with a peel tool. Once the repair is completed, a new cover is put on to the remaining side-walls to reestablish the shielding. The shield top cover is formed with a peel tool insertion slot and an adjacent peel start slot. The peel panel is removed by a peel tool having a peel hook mounted to a cylindrical peel key that is inserted into the insertion slot and hooks the cover at the peel start slot. Upon rotating the peel key away from the peel start slot, the peel panel is easily removed. A fixture plate may be used to support the peel tool and assist in removal of the peel panel | 01-19-2012 |
20120015128 | FORMS CONTAINING A REMOVABLE HANG TAG AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Methods and apparatus for constructing a form are described. An example form includes a substrate having a first face and a second face. The example form also includes a plurality of lines of weakness including a first line of weakness formed in the substrate, a second line of weakness formed in the substrate adjacent to the first line of weakness and coupled to the first line of weakness at a first junction, a third line of weakness formed in the substrate and coupled to the first line of weakness, a fourth line of weakness formed in the substrate and coupled to the second line of weakness, a fifth line of weakness formed in the substrate distal to the first line of weakness, and a sixth line of weakness formed in the substrate distal to the second line of weakness and coupled to the fifth line of weakness at a second junction. The example form further includes a fold line formed on the substrate between the first junction and the second junction. The first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth lines of weakness define a central area and a perimeter matrix and the fold line divides the central area into a first side and a second side. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015129 | COMPONENT HAVING AN OVERLAPPING LASER TRACK; METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A COMPONENT - A component having a laser track as a fracture initiation line, said laser track being composed of laser holes formed by a laser beam for preparing for a later separation of the component into individual components. In order to ensure that, upon separation, the fracture always extends along the laser track, fractures deviating from the laser track are avoided, and the fracture edges after fracture are formed evenly and do not have jagged edges, it is proposed that the distance between two adjacent laser holes be less than or equal to the diameter of said laser holes, in each case measured on the surface of the component. | 01-19-2012 |
20120027977 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RIPPING PLATE MATERIAL, AND PLATE MATERIAL - A method of ripping a plate material having a resilient part, a frame, and an easily breaking part formed between the resilient part and the frame includes holding the frame between an upper pad and a die on a first side of the easily breaking part, moving a punch toward a lower pad that is retractable against pushing force, to clamp the resilient part between the punch and the lower pad on a second side of the easily breaking part, and driving the punch so that the punch guides the plate material and applies tension to the easily breaking part in a surface direction of the plate material, thereby ripping the plate material along the easily breaking part. The method is capable of ripping the plate material without causing burrs. | 02-02-2012 |
20120058291 | ROLL OF CONTINUOUS WEB OF OPTICAL FILM LAMINATE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A method of producing a roll of a continuous web of an optical film laminate, usable in a process of laminating an optical film sheet including a polarizing film and formed to a size corresponding to that an optical panel to a surface of the optical panel being fed to a lamination position, is disclosed. The polarizing film is prepared by subjecting a laminate including a thermoplastic resin substrate and a PVA type resin layer formed on the substrate, to uniaxial 2-stage stretching to reduce a thickness of the PVA type resin layer to 10 μm or less, and causing a dichroic material to be absorbed in the PVA type resin layer. A carrier film is releasably attached to the continuous web of optical film laminate including the polarizing film, through an adhesive layer. A defect inspection is performed for the optical film laminate and the adhesive layer. | 03-08-2012 |
20120082819 | PERFORATED WALLPAPER SYSTEM FOR USE IN A LOCKER - An apparatus and system for locker wallpaper panels include perforations and features for adapting the panels to selected locker configurations. The system includes magnets that are configured to affix the wallpaper panels to corresponding surfaces of the locker. | 04-05-2012 |
20120100328 | PARTABLE ROLL LABEL - A rolled article includes a roll of material and a holding device positioned on the roll and extending across the free end of the roll, securing the free end against an adjacent portion of the roll surface for preventing the roll from unraveling, the holding device including a base article having first and second securing regions positioned adjacent respective opposite sides of the base article and having a linking portion positioned therebetween, the first securing region secured to the roll surface on a first side of the free end and the second securing region secured to the roll on a second side of the free end, and first and second parting features disposed between respective first and second securing regions and the linking portion, wherein the parting features are configured for facilitating parting the base article between the linking portion and the securing regions to unroll the roll. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107544 | STACK OF INTERFOLDED ABSORBENT SHEET PRODUCTS - A stack of interfolded absorbent sheet products comprises a plurality of absorbent sheets each of which is itself folded at least twice about axes that are perpendicular to one another. Each sheet comprises a first fold that is offset from a line parallel to the first fold bisecting the sheet, and a second fold approximately bisecting the sheet in a direction perpendicular to the first fold. Each sheet is folded such that offset portions of the sheet are positioned interiorly of the sheet when folded. The absorbent sheets preferably have an embossed surface relief of a predetermined pattern or design. Each of the absorbent sheets within the stack comprises at least one pair of panels sandwiched between a pair of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent sheets in the stack. | 05-03-2012 |
20120135177 | METHODS FOR FORMING GROOVES AND SEPARATING STRENGTHENED GLASS SUBSTRATE SHEETS - Methods for separating strengthened glass articles from glass substrate sheets and strengthened glass substrate sheets are described herein. In one embodiment, a method of separating a glass article from a glass substrate sheet includes forming at least one groove on at least one surface of the glass substrate sheet. The at least one groove continuously extends around a perimeter of the glass article and extends partially through a thickness of the glass substrate sheet. The method further includes strengthening the glass substrate sheet by a strengthening process and separating the glass article from the glass substrate sheet along the at least one groove such that one or more edges of the glass article are under compressive stress. In another embodiment, a strengthened glass substrate sheet includes an ion exchanged glass having one or more grooves in one or more strengthened surface layers, the one or more grooves defining glass articles. | 05-31-2012 |
20120148783 | Barrier-type Protection from Exposure to Community Acquired Pathogens - A barrier-type protection for the temporary covering over of handles which are likely to harbor contagions, such as those of shopping carts, and exercise machines. The barrier can be dispensed from rolls in which each barrier is separated by a perforation. A portion of the barrier has an adhesive region that can adhere to an outer portion of the barrier, so as to secure the barrier over a handle. | 06-14-2012 |
20120156415 | PACKAGING - A packaging wrapper ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120177860 | ADHESIVE TAPE ROLL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ADHESIVE TAPE ROLL - Disclosed is a technique of manufacturing an adhesive tape roll by which cut lines for cutting an adhesive tape can be regularly formed at a constant position. Provided are a winding roller ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120183715 | Perforated Nonslip Non-Adhesive Surface Covering - The present disclosure relates to removable, nonslip, non-adhesive coverings which are used as shelf, drawer or storage liners. In particular, the covering sheet features an improved composite material having a top decorative layer of flocked polymeric film combined to a continuous bottom layer of unsupported foam. The structure of the multilayered composite material facilitates the convenient hand tearing of the sheet to size through a grid of perforations that are obscured by a fine coating of natural or synthetic fibers. | 07-19-2012 |
20120196071 | STRENGTHENED GLASS SUBSTRATE SHEETS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING GLASS PANELS FROM GLASS SUBSTRATE SHEETS - Strengthened glass substrate sheets and methods of fabricating glass panels from glass substrate sheets are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes forming at least one series of holes through a thickness of the glass substrate sheet, wherein the at least one series of holes defines a perimeter of the glass panel to be separated from the glass substrate sheet. The method further includes strengthening the glass substrate sheet by a strengthening process, and separating the glass panel from the glass substrate sheet along the at least one series of holes. At least a portion of one or more edges of the glass panel has an associated edge compressive layer. In another embodiment, a strengthened glass substrate sheet includes at least one series of holes that defines a perimeter of one or more glass panels to be separated from the strengthened glass substrate sheet. | 08-02-2012 |
20120196072 | SECURITY LABEL FOR SECURING MEDICATIONS RETAINED IN AN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING - The present invention relates to a security label for securing medications retained in an individual packaging, comprising a base layer ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120213961 | MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM - A modular construction member and kit including a panel having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and spaced apart from the first side by a distance defining a thickness. The panel having a plurality of ends extending between the first side and the second side with each of the first side, the second side, and at least one of the ends having a plurality of holes formed therein which are configured to receive a connector which is also receivable in a hole of a like panel for connecting the panel to the like panel. | 08-23-2012 |
20120231199 | MICROSTRUCTURED TAPE - Herein is disclosed a plastic tape, comprising a backing with a first major side comprising a microstructured paint-retention pattern and a second major side that may comprise a microstructured hand-tear pattern and with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern, and the microstructured hand-tear pattern (if present) all constitute a monolithic plastic unit. | 09-13-2012 |
20120237711 | Method for Manufacturing a Sheet Product for Use in a Dispenser and Strip of Sheet Product - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a web of sheet product, with a discontinuous perforation arrangement such that manufacture of a web of sheet product provides for an increase in the breaking strength of the web of sheet product while feeding the web in a machine direction, thereby reducing the risk of breaking and maintaining the yield and throughput of the production of the perforated web as an intermediate product, yet providing a low breaking force for individual strips produced from the web. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237712 | MOULDED TRIM COMPONENT FOR COVERING AN AIRBAG IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A molded trim component for covering an airbag in a motor vehicle comprises a support, an intermediate layer, and a decorative layer. The decorative layer is adhesively bonded to the surface of the intermediate layer, at least in the region of a tear-open line of the intermediate layer or at least in the vicinity of the tear-open line. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237713 | THIN PACKAGING FILM HAVING AN INCIPIENT TEAR - A thin packaging film 1 includes a reference area | 09-20-2012 |
20120270003 | Polyolefin Pre-Stretched Packaging Film - The invention provides a polyolefin pre-stretched packaging film comprising perforations arranged in a series of columns along a longitudinal direction of the film, wherein each adjacent column of said perforations is separated by a column without perforations along the longitudinal direction, and the perforations are staggered in a transverse direction across the film, wherein said film comprises an inherent cling surface on at least one of its surfaces; wherein the perforations cover at least 25% of the total surface area of the film, and the film has an inside/inside cling property of 5 to 22 gr, and a weight of no more than 13 g/m2. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270004 | Detachable Sheet - A sheet having two opposing sides and a fiber orientation, comprising: a first section on one side of the sheet; and a second section on another the other side of the sheet and substantially parallel to the first section, wherein the sections are not transverse to the fiber orientation of the sheet, and wherein the sections are dimensioned and arranged so that respective separation lines and separation regions formed on the respective sides of the sheet when the sheet is torn result in a homogeneous outlook where respective separation regions are hidden from view. | 10-25-2012 |
20120288660 | FILM LAMINATE FOR A TEAR-OPEN PACKAGE - A laminate for a tear-open package has an inner heat-sealable polymer film and an outer laser-cuttable polymer film laminated thereto, respectively forming a cover layer and a seal layer. The outer film is formed with at least one linearly extending laser score groove or scoring extending transversely at least partially through a thickness of the outer film. The inner film is formed along and in alignment with the laser scoring with a perforation line comprised of a row of cuts spaced along the scoring and separated by webs extending across the scoring. The cuts extend transversely at least partially though a thickness of the inner film. | 11-15-2012 |
20120295055 | LABEL - A label includes a belt-like label body having a base and an adhesion layer provided on one surface of the base, a linear magnetic material arranged in the label body along a longitudinal direction of the label body, and plural cut portions provided by cutting the label body and the magnetic material along a width direction of the label body except for a portion of the label body in the width direction, and provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the label body. | 11-22-2012 |
20120308755 | METHOD OF CO-EXTRUDING, CO-EXTRUSION DIE, AND EXTRUDED ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A die comprising two die cavities, with each capable of supplying polymeric material, and a distribution plate interposed between at least a portion of each of the two die cavities. The distribution plate has a dispensing edge and a plurality of extrusion channels. First and second extrusion channels extend from entrance openings at the first and second die cavities, respectively, to exit openings on the dispensing edge. The exit openings of the first and second extrusion channels are disposed in alternating positions along the dispensing edge. A method of extruding with such a die and an extruded article made therefrom are also disclosed. The method includes co-extruding a first polymeric composition and a second polymeric composition. The extruded article comprises a plurality of longitudinal first stripes of the first polymeric composition alternating with a plurality of longitudinal second stripes of the second polymeric composition. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308756 | Self-Laminating Rotating Cable Marker Label with Breakaway Portion - A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable. | 12-06-2012 |
20120328817 | RESEALABLE LABEL - A roll-fed label web for a resealable label includes a label ply and a material that permits non-destructive manipulation of the label ply. An individual resealable label is produced when the web is cut by a label application machine. The label further includes an active portion. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328818 | SELF SEALING TAG STOCK - A polymeric film tag stock which comprises;
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20130004696 | COMPONENTS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A component made of a thermoplastic composite material comprises fibers and thermoplastic polymer wherein the has a hole defined therein for receiving a member to form a connection, and reinforcement provided in the region of the hole and arranged to define a predetermined rip-through path to be followed by the member in the event that a failure load is applied. | 01-03-2013 |
20130017353 | Method for Making Laminate Sheets with Flexible Hinges for Binding into Security DocumentsAANM Gurberg; Barry DavidAACI OrleansAACO CAAAGP Gurberg; Barry David Orleans CAAANM Forest; Mark WilliamAACI OttawaAACO CAAAGP Forest; Mark William Ottawa CAAANM Patterson; Ianthe E.M.AACI OttawaAACO CAAAGP Patterson; Ianthe E.M. Ottawa CAAANM Buter; Dennis CurtAACI GreelyAACO CAAAGP Buter; Dennis Curt Greely CA - A hard laminate sheet with flexible hinge for binding into a security document is provided. Hard synthetic material layers are overlaid, sandwiching a flexible material layer having a hinge portion configured for separation from the hard synthetic material layers, and an affixing portion configured to become affixed to the hard synthetic material layers, upon lamination of the overlaid layers. The overlaid layers are laminated to form a laminate sheet having an embedded hinge affixed to the hard synthetic material layers. Score cuttings are made along a score line coinciding with an inner hinge edge on a hinge side which is then flexed until the hard synthetic material layers break along the inner hinge edge. Residual laminate layers are separated from the hinge side to expose the hinge portion of the flexible material. | 01-17-2013 |
20130022772 | ALL VEHICLE MATS - A cut-to-fit universal vehicle floor mat has arrays of peripheral cells separated from each other and from a central area of the mat body by indented trim lines. The arrays of cells can include an array for a transmission tunnel bulge. | 01-24-2013 |
20130029079 | ALL VEHICLE MATS - A cut-to-fit universal vehicle floor mat has arrays of peripheral cells separated from each other and from a central area of the mat body by indented trim lines. The cells are formed by intersections of the trim lines, and a cell may have convexly curved transition segment between a longitudinal trim line outboard of the cell and a transverse trim line. | 01-31-2013 |
20130040089 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED ROLLS OF SHEETS WITH ALTERNATING CUTS AND PRE-CUTS - A roll includes a succession of sheets of single-use absorbent paper, the succession of sheets includes a first sheet partially defined by a first line of perforations and a first cut arrangement partially defined by a first cut, a second cut, and a connecting region arranged between the first cut and the second cut and a second sheet partially defined by the first cut arrangement, and a second line of perforations. | 02-14-2013 |
20130059107 | SEPARABLE COMPOSITE LABELING ARTICLES IN SHEET OR ROLL FORM - A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 03-07-2013 |
20130078408 | SEGMENTABLE WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A segmentable wiring board includes a ceramic base body, a conductor, a metal plating film and a glass layer, the glass layer having an upwardly-protruding convexity located on the metal plating film. The ceramic base body has a plurality of wiring substrate regions and dividing grooves located in boundaries among the plurality of wiring substrate regions. Moreover, the conductor is located in a periphery of each of the plurality of wiring substrate regions. Moreover, the metal plating film is located on the conductor. Further, the glass layer coveringly extends from an inner surface of each of the dividing grooves of the ceramic base body to the metal plating film. | 03-28-2013 |
20130089691 | OBJECTS WITH BUILT-IN, VARIABLY-SIZED, REMOVABLE PORTIONS - Certain embodiments provide a variably-sized removable portion integrated into an object. The object may include a surface and a variably-sized removable portion that includes separation edges that define a shape of the variably-sized removable portion. In certain embodiments, each of the separation edges is a different size and is concentrically-aligned with each other. Certain embodiments provide that each of the separations edges is separable from the surface of the object such that a size of an opening left when one of the separation edges is separated from the surface is variable depending on the size of the separation edge selected to be separated from the surface. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095273 | Decorative and removable bannister, railing and spindle covers - A decorative, removable cover for banisters, railing, spindles, and the like is made of a resilient material and includes a longitudinally extending opening allowing manual placement of the cover in covering relation over a respective banister, railing, spindle or the like. A plurality of covers may be provided in a kit which optionally includes a stencil and/or stickers having various decorative and/or text thereon allowing the consumer to customize the covers following purchase if desired. | 04-18-2013 |
20130129959 | PRINT MEDIUM, WRISTBAND, AND METHOD OF CREATING A WRISTBAND - A print medium and methods are provided for producing a die-cut portion easily separable from the print medium, thereby shortening the required time to separate the die-cut portion and reducing wasted consumption of print media. The print medium may include die-cut portions having a contour of a wristband, such as those used in a hospital on the wrist of a patient. The die-cut portions are formed sequentially at a constant interval on the print medium, and die-cut lines are formed between each die-cut portion as lines connecting adjacent die-cut portions. The print medium may be automatically cut at the position of a severance line perpendicular to the die-cut line referenced by a cut mark on the print medium. Because the edges of the severed print medium piece are perpendicular to the die-cut lines, separating the die-cut portion from the print medium can be easily started along the die-cut line. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129960 | ARTICLE CUT TO SIZE - The invention relates to a multilayered cut-to-size format comprising a thin, polyurethane-based coating ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130156986 | LINERLESS LABEL MEDIA - Linerless label media comprises a substrate, a thermally-sensitive coating, and an adhesive. The substrate has a front side and a back side opposite the front side. The thermally-sensitive coating is disposed on the front side of the substrate. The adhesive is disposed on a portion of the back side of the substrate. The adhesive may comprise emulsion polymer particles and high-aspect reinforcement particles dispersed within the emulsion polymer particles to provide a relatively high level of reinforcement per reinforcement particle. The adhesive may include a tapered surface interconnecting first and second adhesive edge surfaces which extend substantially parallel to a longitudinally-extending axis. The substrate may comprise a transparent material. The thermally-sensitive coating may comprise a clear material. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156987 | MULTILAYER MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND PRINTING STOCK PRODUCED THEREWITH - A multilayer material is provided in a continuous form on a roll having two bearing cover layers and an amorphous coating substance between the cover layers. At least one of the two cover layers is an at least translucent, oriented plastic film and the coating substance contains an adhesive. The multilayer material has an overall thickness (D) preferably in the range of 100-800 μm, and the coating substance contributes at least 30% to this overall thickness. The adhesive contained in the coating substance is activatable at least once by heat and pressure, but is not sticky at room temperature. Methods for producing such a multilayer material and printing stock that is produced using a section of such a multilayer material are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20130177728 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING SHINGLE - A shingle blank includes a substrate coated with asphalt. A substantially V-shaped perforated cut line is formed in the substrate, and a substantially straight cut line extends from an apex the V-shaped perforated line toward a leading edge of the shingle blank. The V-shaped perforated cut line and the substantially straight cut line are structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183474 | TRANSPARENT MATERIAL PROCESSING WITH AN ULTRASHORT PULSE LASER - A method for scribing transparent materials uses ultrashort laser pulses to create multiple scribe features with a single pass of the laser beam across the material, with at least one of the scribe features being formed below the surface of the material. This enables clean breaking of transparent materials at a higher speed than conventional techniques. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183475 | MULTI-PIECE-ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multi-piece-array formed by laminating a plurality of ceramic layers includes: a product region where a plurality of wiring board portions having a rectangular shape in plan view and including cavities are arranged in matrix; a redundant portion that is positioned along a periphery of the product region; and dividing grooves that are formed on a front surface and/or a back surface along a boundary between the wiring board portions and a boundary between the wiring board portion and the redundant portion. A deepest portion of the dividing groove has an arc shape and the dividing groove includes a middle portion, and a width of the deepest portion is greater than a width of the groove inlet and a width of the middle portion is equal to or less than the width of the groove inlet. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189469 | Container Material Including Tear-compliant Opening System and Method of Production - A composite material to be used in construction of a container includes a tear compliant area in the form of a non-bonded strip between composite material layers designed to allow a user to more easily open the package and remove the contents. The non-bonded tear compliant strip incorporated in the composite material may also embody additional tear proponents in the form of perforations, slits or other material weakening feature included in the outside layer of the material. | 07-25-2013 |
20130216755 | Utensil Mat - The Utensil Mat is a paper product or a thin plastic film attached to or laid upon a table for the protection of silverware or eating utensils to keep them from being exposed to germs or bacteria before and during a dining experience. Design specifically for silverware only. | 08-22-2013 |
20130260073 | Toilet Paper with Protective Thumb Pockets - A toilet paper product is formed as a continuous length of toilet tissue having a first side and an oppositely arranged second side, the length of tissue being wrapped about a cylindrical core to form a roll. The continuous length of toilet tissue has a series of thumb receiving pockets located at spaced intervals along the first side thereof, whereby upon dispensing a selected length of toilet paper from the roll, a user's thumb can be placed within a selected pocket with remaining fingers of the user's hand being located behind the selected length of tissue against the second side thereof, so that the user's hand is protected from contamination during use. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260074 | Pre-Cut Multilayer Packaging Material - The present invention relates to a pre-cut multilayer packaging material comprising a plurality of successive entirely cut layers with the exception of one layer, said layer being only partially cut. | 10-03-2013 |
20130280465 | GLASS FILM CLEAVING METHOD AND GLASS FILM LAMINATE - A glass film cleaving method includes cleaving a full-body of a glass film having a thickness of 200 μm or less by propagating an initial crack along a preset cleaving line through heating of the glass film with a laser beam followed by subsequent cooling of the glass film. The method also includes manufacturing a glass film laminate by setting a surface roughness Ra of a surface of the glass film to contact a support glass, which supports the glass film, and a surface of the support glass to contact the glass film to 2.0 nm or less, and by bringing the surfaces of the glass film and the support glass into surface contact with each other, followed by the cleaving. | 10-24-2013 |
20130316115 | DECORATIVE ARTICLE - A decorative article ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130323453 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TOILET ROLL PRODUCTS AND TOILET ROLL PRODUCTS - Provided are an electrolytic cathode structure that can suppress the degradation of an activated cathode even if a reverse current flows upon the stoppage of operation of an electrolyzer in an electrode structure allowing the distance between the electrode and an electrode current collector to be maintained at an approximately constant value, and an electrolyzer using the same. | 12-05-2013 |
20140037884 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR PERSONALIZING CONTAINER DECORATIONS WITH ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS - An automated system for personalizing containers with artistic arrangements, such as flowers, provides a customer with the ability to personalize a custom decoration for the container. Specifically, the customer can select a design and include personal images and greetings. In particular, the personalized decoration can be built by layering user selected images and text on a virtual canvas. An automated system can assist the customer by coordinating colors between the personalized decoration and the arrangement to yield a visually appealing package. The resulting personalized content can be printed on a water-resistant film for insertion within a clear vase. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044912 | MASKING TAPE WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL HAND TEAR - A hand-tearable masking tape with a primary microstructured hand-tear pattern and at least one secondary hand-tear pattern oriented so that the tape exhibits multi-directional tear. | 02-13-2014 |
20140106107 | SEPARABLE COMPOSITE LABELING ARTICLES IN SHEET OR ROLL FORM - A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 04-17-2014 |
20140134374 | ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT HAVING SOURCE IDENTIFYING EMBOSS ELEMENT - A rolled absorbent paper product. The rolled absorbent paper product includes an absorbent paper substrate having at least one ply with an emboss pattern comprising two visually distinct emboss design elements disposed in a plurality of predetermined, spaced-apart positions across the ply. The two emboss design elements comprise a first emboss design element occupying all but at least one of the positions in a first repeating pattern, and a second emboss design element occupying the at least one of the positions not occupied by the first emboss design element. The second emboss design element can be a word comprising a line emboss defining line-embossed letters wherein each letter comprises an open area within the line emboss. The first and second emboss design elements can each have an emboss area of from about 7% to about 25% and a difference in emboss area relative to each other of less than about 10%. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134375 | ADHESIVE TAPE MADE OF SILICONE INTENDED FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - An adhesive tape ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140134376 | STACK OF INTERFOLDED HYGIENE PRODUCTS - A stack of interfolded hygiene products ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140147612 | SHIPPING DOCUMENT AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A SHIPPING DOCUMENT TO A SURFACE - A shipping document comprises a first printable portion and a second printable portion attached together by a connecting strip comprising at least one detachable chad, and at least one detachable border strip removably attached to at least one free edge of the first printable portion. When the second printable portion is folded against the first printable portion the border strip extends beyond the second printable portion. When an adhesive is applied to the removable chad and the border strip, the shipping label can be secured to a surface by the adhesive and subsequently removed from the surface by detaching the border strip and the chad from the sheet, while the first and second printable portions remain attached along the connecting strip. The invention includes a method and apparatus for applying the shipping document to a surface. | 05-29-2014 |
20140186567 | TRIM PART WITH AN AIRBAG COVER AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TRIM PART - The method relates to a trim part with an airbag cover, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, comprising a carrier and a haptics layer which are weakened along a tear line delimiting the airbag cover, and a decor layer of leather which covers the carrier and the haptics layer, wherein additionally a reinforcement layer is arranged between the haptics layer and the decor layer. According to the invention, the decor layer and the reinforcement layer have a constant thickness. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a trim part. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186568 | ROLL OF CONTINUOUS WEB OF OPTICAL FILM LAMINATE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A method of producing a roll of a continuous web of an optical film laminate, usable in a process of laminating an optical film sheet including a polarizing film and formed to a size corresponding to that an optical panel to a surface of the optical panel being fed to a lamination position, is disclosed. The polarizing film is prepared by subjecting a laminate including a thermoplastic resin substrate and a PVA type resin layer formed on the substrate, to uniaxial 2-stage stretching to reduce a thickness of the PVA type resin layer to 10 μm or less, and causing a dichroic material to be absorbed in the PVA type resin layer. A carrier film is releasably attached to the continuous web of optical film laminate including the polarizing film, through an adhesive layer. A defect inspection is performed for the optical film laminate and the adhesive layer. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193602 | Precompressed Sealing Tape - The precompressed sealing tape for sealing a joint has an elastically reexpandable foam strip, a wrapping, which at least partially surrounds the foam strip, and a strip-shaped element, which is made of stiff foam. The strip-shaped element is arranged in an area of the first transverse surface of the foam strip. A fastening means for attaching the strip-shaped element to a building component is arranged in an area of the strip-shaped element. A first section of the wrapping is arranged between the first transverse surface of the foam strip and the strip-shaped element. | 07-10-2014 |
20140199509 | Decoupling Sheet - A decoupling sheet as a support for a covering that is to be mounted on a substructure, comprising at least two interconnected layers that include a foil-type bottom layer for disposition on the substructure, and a support layer for receiving the covering. The support layer is disposed on, and connected to, the bottom layer, and is comprised of an open-pore water resistant, and non-deformable foam material that is provided with apertures that extend from the bottom layer to the opposite, free surface of the foam layer, and which are distributed over the surface of the foam layer. | 07-17-2014 |
20140212616 | Method of Making Reinforced Composite Articles with Reduced Fiber Content in Local Areas and Articles Made by the Method - A composite part including a resin matrix and fibers reinforcing the resin matrix in a first portion of the matrix. A second portion of the resin matrix is substantially devoid of fibers. The fibers may be in the form of a woven mat that defines an opening. Alternatively, the fibers may be loose fibers that are deposited in a mold that includes predetermined areas that are shielded from the deposit of the loose fibers. A method of making the composite part is disclosed in which a woven mat having an opening is filled with resin. Another method is also disclosed in which loose fibers are shielded from being deposited in a portion of the mold that is subsequently filled with resin. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212617 | ALL VEHICLE MATS - A pair of cut-to-fit universal vehicle floor mats have bodies which, as untrimmed, have margins which are neither identical to each other nor mirror images of each other. Each mat body has peripheral cells defined by indented trim lines. A consumer may selectively trim away these cells to fit a particular vehicle. Some of the cells in the driver's side mat are not present in the passenger's side mat, or vice versa. For example, only the driver's side mat may have a deadpedal array of cells and/or a gas pedal array of cells. Conversely, only the passenger's side mat may have arcuate wheel well trim lines and/or arcuate transmission tunnel trim lines. | 07-31-2014 |
20140234564 | Weakening of Leather Skins - A shaped trim part configured to cover an airbag for a motor vehicle, and which includes at least one support which is weakened along an opening line which delimits an opening cover, and a decorative layer composed of leather and arranged on and/or over the support. | 08-21-2014 |
20140242320 | MULTI-PLY FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Embossed multi-ply fibrous structures and methods for making such embossed multi-ply fibrous structures are provided. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248459 | BROADHEAD COLLARS - Collars are provided to facilitate retaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is used to help facilitate maintaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can also be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is not used to help facilitate maintaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. | 09-04-2014 |
20140342114 | PACKING TAPE - Provided are a packing tape, and a method of forming the same, the packing tape including a flexible member having a first surface and a second surface defining a body therebetween having a thickness, a width and a length. The packing tape further includes a tear-away member defined by a first row and a second row of a plurality of perforated members which are parallel to each other and centrally located along the width of the flexible member. The packing tape also includes an adhesive on the second surface of the flexible member. | 11-20-2014 |
20140349056 | ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT HAVING VISUAL ELEMENTS - A strip of absorbent paper product includes a first edge and a second edge defining a strip width. The strip has a centerline extending in a longitudinal direction and equidistant between the first edge and the second edge, and a central region extending in the longitudinal direction and having a central width. The central region extends laterally outwardly on each side of the centerline. The strip can have a first edge region and a second edge region that extend outward from the central region. A first design element is disposed in the central region and includes a visual center point. The strip can also have at least two second design elements. At least one of second design elements can be disposed in the central region, and another second design element can be disposed in the first edge region or the second edge region. | 11-27-2014 |
20140363604 | Decorative Roll for Recreational Decoration - A decorative roll for decoration comprising a cylindrically rolled sheet of plastic; wherein the plastic sheet is about 50 feet to about 500 feet long, about 5 centimeters to about 20 centimeters wide, about 1/10 of a millimeter to about 3 millimeters deep, and about 50 grams to about 500 grams in weight. The decorative roll may comprise a support insert, a message, and an attachment means. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363605 | ROLL TAPE - A long cut line | 12-11-2014 |
20140370224 | NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS FORMED BY A PERFORATING APPARATUS - A web includes a curvilinear line of weakness. The curvilinear line of weakness includes a plurality of perforations. Each of the plurality of perforations is separated by a bond area. Each of the plurality of perforations has a perforation length and each bond area has a non-perforation length. In one embodiment, at least two of the perforations lengths are substantially equal. In an alternate embodiment, at least two of the non-perforations lengths are substantially equal. In yet another embodiment, at least two of the non-perforations lengths are substantially unequal and at least two of the perforation lengths are substantially unequal. | 12-18-2014 |
20150010725 | Label Roll Including an Electronic Element - Described herein is a label roll comprising a liner and a plurality of labels affixed to the liner, wherein each edge of a first label that neighbors another label in a release direction of the label roll comprises (i) at least one protuberance that engages with a recess in an edge of the other label or (ii) at least one recess that is engaged by a protuberance in an edge of the other label. | 01-08-2015 |
20150044411 | CONTINUOUS DOILY ROLL WITH INDEX MARKS / PERFORATIONS ALLOWING DISPENSATION OF DOILIES IN CUSTOMIZED SIZES - This invention relates to doilies that come on a continuous roll with index marks or perforations that allow the user to create doily presentations in individually customized dimensions, both as to length and width. The user may use a single doily roll to create multiple desired doily applications, each with unique optimal dimensions. Customized doily applications are not limited to the width of the source doily material, as multiple widths of doily material may be attached to create wide doily applications that still match perfectly. The user is also able to easily replace a small damaged doily section with a new section that perfectly matches the removed section as to dimension and pattern design, reducing waste. | 02-12-2015 |
20150072098 | MULTI-LAYER FORMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Multi-layer forms and methods of producing the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first substrate first layer having a first side and a second side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a third side and a fourth side. The second side is coupled to the third side. The first substrate first layer and the second substrate first layer are embossed. The apparatus includes a second substrate second layer having a fifth side and a sixth side, the fourth side coupled to the fifth side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a seventh side and an eighth side. The seventh side is coupled to the sixth side. The second substrate first layer and the second substrate second layer are not embossed. | 03-12-2015 |
20150086744 | Label With Detachable Ticket - A label and method for applying same. The label has a remaining portion having a front face, a back face, and an adhesive. The label also has a detachable portion removably coupled to the remaining portion via a weakened connection. The detachable portion has a front face, a back face, and a non-adhesive. Thus, a consumer can remove the detachable portion from the remaining portion via the weakened connection. The method includes obtaining the label, applying an adhesive, applying a non-adhesive, and affixing the label to the product whereby the detachable portion of the label can be detached. | 03-26-2015 |
20150132524 | IN-LINE SHEAR RESISTANT NONWOVEN TEXTILES COMPRISED OF SELECTIVELY SLIT AND EMBOSSED FILM - A nonwoven industrial textile for conveying in an industrial process, seaming elements and methods of manufacture. The textile comprises at least first and second layers of film. Each layer comprises protrusions separated by land areas and each defining an aperture for a flow path through the layer. For at least one of the layers, the protrusions comprise a first set having first and second ends integral with contiguous land areas, and at least a second set of protrusions each comprising a first end integral with a contiguous land area and an opposing second end having a configuration selected from a detached free end; and a weakened end portion integral with but detachable from a contiguous land area in response to strain. The construction allows for relative movement of the layers during travel over machine components such as rolls, reducing internal strain and risk of delamination. | 05-14-2015 |
20150140251 | FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD AND OBJECT THUS MADE - A method for making objects by forming a thermoformable sheet material includes forming the objects by interaction of a die assembly and a forming assembly. The method further includes, compressing and crushing a first portion of the sheet material by a crushing punch device before forming the objects and maintaining the first portion crushed during the forming operation to reduce the thickness thereof and to orientate chains of molecules that compose a structure of the sheet material at the first portion, in order to weaken the structure and the first portion. The first portion is thus easily perforable, tearable and breakable. | 05-21-2015 |
20150291336 | FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE WITH PERFORATION-FREE INFLATION CHANNEL - The present disclosure relates to inflatable flexible structures. An inflation region may run longitudinally through the inflatable flexible structure allowing the inflation of chambers. The inflatable chambers may be separable at transverse lines of weakness formed by perforations. The inflation conduit may be free of the perforation. Additionally or alternatively, the perforations may be chevron shaped. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298155 | PERFORATED PAINTER'S MASKING TAPE - This invention generally relates to a painter's masking tape that covers well and is easy to tear in a straight edge without the use of scissors or other mechanical means. The tape comprises perforated portions that allow for the easy tearing of the tape. The bottom surface of the tape has an adhesive layer that is easily removed from the surface of the object to be protected. The non-adhesive portion is coated with an impervious coating to prevent the seepage of the paint or other liquid through the tape and onto the protected surface. The perforated portions of the tape are also made impervious to liquids by either being covered with an impervious coating, film, or tape pieces. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298640 | COMPOSITE LAYER - A composite layer for covering an automotive airbag, which includes a carrier layer and a decorative layer which are connected to one another via an adhesive, and a default tear line in a designated area, the default tear line having a material weakening which is implemented at least in sections in the carrier layer and/or the decorative layer, and no adhesive is located between the carrier layer and the decorative layer in at least one section of the default tear line. | 10-22-2015 |
20150327733 | STACK OF FOLDED WEB MATERIAL FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS - A stack of folded web material for hygiene products, such as paper or nonwoven products, said stack including: at least two webs, the webs including: a first web divided into individual sheets by means of lines of weakness; and a second web divided into individual sheets by means of lines of weakness; said first and second webs being interfolded with one another so as to form said stack; and wherein the first web and the second web are arranged in said stack such that the lines of weakness of the first web and the lines of weakness of the second web are offset with respect to one another along the webs; each line of weakness having a separation strength, being the force required to separate an individual sheet from the web along said line of weakness. | 11-19-2015 |
20160037691 | DISCONTINUOUS SHIELDING TAPE FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS CABLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A discontinuous shielding tape includes a first tape layer having a first width and a metallic layer disposed on the first tape layer having a second width. The second width of the metallic layer is narrower than the first width of the first tape layer so as to leave at least two metallic free strips running the longitudinal length of the first tape layer, one on either side of the metal layer. The metallic layer is scored only within the second width of the metal layer with resultant discrete metallic elements such than when the first tape layer is stretched, the discrete metallic elements are separated each by a gap creating the discontinuous shielding tape, where the two metallic free strips are configured to maintain integrity of the first tape layer. | 02-04-2016 |
20160066626 | DISPOSABLE PADDED TAPE - Disclosed herein are devices for preventing or treating an injury to an individual. Also provided are devices and methods for alleviating pain or discomfort caused by equipment or other padding or articles of clothing or uniform. The device can include a disposable padded tape having a plurality of force absorbing zones. It can also include an adhesive layer for attaching the device to a body contacting surface. | 03-10-2016 |
20160078788 | LABEL FORM INCLUDING CONCEALABLE LABEL - A label form that includes a sheet material and a substrate piece is disclosed. The sheet material has a covering section and a concealable section connected to the covering section. The reinforcing piece is attached to a surface of the sheet material. When the concealable section is folded under the covering section, at least a portion of the undersurface of the reinforcing piece is revealed. | 03-17-2016 |
20160107430 | LAMINATED TRANSFER MEDIUM AND PRINTED MATTER - A laminated transfer medium that can be used to make a printed matter or the like which includes a fine relief structure with an improved or even high non-defective rate. The laminated transfer medium can form a transfer laminate which contains a fine relief structure section having a fine relief shape onto a transfer target by using a hot stamp, and characterized in that the laminated transfer medium includes a carrier base, a bonding layer formed on the carrier base, a fine relief structure section having a fine relief shape being disposed on the bonding layer, and an adhesive layer formed on the fine relief structure section, wherein the fine relief structure section is made up of separate discrete pieces positioned to be contained in area to be transferred by using the hot stamp. | 04-21-2016 |
20160152508 | Processing a Plate-Like Workpiece having a Transparent, Glass, Glass-Like, Ceramic and/or Crystalline Layer | 06-02-2016 |
20160160088 | ADHESIVE TAPE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure illustrates an adhesive tape structure including a tape body and a plurality of tearing portions. The tape body includes a first surface and a second surface, and is provided with an indicating part on the first surface thereof, and an adhesive layer coated on the second surface thereof, The plurality of tearing portions are arranged on the tape body. Therefore, the adhesive tape structure can directly show the length of the portion being drawn out for measurement, and user can tear off the tape body via the tearing portion by finger, so that the effects of convenient usage, direct display and measurement can be achieved. | 06-09-2016 |
20160185647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCORING THIN GLASS AND SCORED THIN GLASS - A method and apparatus for scoring thin glass for the purpose of score and break separation as well as an accordingly prepared scored thin glass are provided. The scoring tool is pressed onto the thin glass and drawn along the scoring line with an adjusted scoring contact pressure force as a vertical scoring force component. This permits to production of prescored ultrathin glass of Knoop hardness from 350 to 650 with a score depth from 1/20 to ⅘ of the material thickness. | 06-30-2016 |
20160189573 | PRIVACY LABEL WITH ANTI-COUNTERFEITING FEATURE - A label system that provides idiosyncratic labels is provided. The label system has inner labels with each at least partially circumscribed by a corresponding outer label and separable therefrom along a contoured scored line. Each contoured scored line is different such that inner labels and outer labels cannot be mismatched. In another embodiment, a printed indicator is provided across a scored line that prevents mismatching of inner labels and outer labels. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220134728 | Method for introducing weaknesses into a decorative material - The invention relates to a method for introducing weaknesses into a decorative material comprising a decorative layer and a carrier layer, preferably used for airbag coverings in motor vehicles, wherein the method comprises the following steps:
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20220139266 | SEPARABLE COMPOSITE ARTICLES IN SHEET OR ROLL FORM - A series of a plurality of articles includes a panel strip and a plurality of elastic fastening loops. The panel strip includes a plurality of ruptureably-connected panel portions of the plurality of articles. Each of the plurality of elastic fastening loops is secured to a respective panel portion at a bond zone. | 05-05-2022 |