An object is to provide a novel peeling method and a novel peeling apparatus. A peeling method including a first step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a second step of forming a layer to be separated over the separation layer, a third step of forming a peeling starting point by separating part of the layer to be separated from the separation layer, and a fourth step of peeling the layer to be separated from the substrate using the peeling starting point. In the fourth step, the substrate temperature is higher than or equal to 60 degrees Celsius and lower than or equal to 90 degrees Celsius.

A film separation system for use in separating a removable film adhered to a ply of material positioned on a work surface. The film separation system includes a holding member configured to hold the ply of material on the work surface, a movable arm configured to translate relative to the work surface, and a rotatable brush coupled to the movable arm. The movable arm is configured to translate the rotatable brush towards an edge of the ply of material, and the rotatable brush is oriented relative to the ply of material such that, when rotated, the rotatable brush is configured to bias the removable film away from the work surface, thereby creating a region of separation between the ply and the removable film.

An object is to provide a novel peeling method and a novel peeling apparatus. A peeling method including a first step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a second step of forming a layer to be separated over the separation layer, a third step of forming a peeling starting point by separating part of the layer to be separated from the separation layer, and a fourth step of peeling the layer to be separated from the substrate using the peeling starting point. In the fourth step, the substrate temperature is higher than or equal to 60 degrees Celsius and lower than or equal to 90 degrees Celsius.

A winding device includes: a separation unit that separates sheets layered and simultaneously transported; a winding unit that winds one of the sheets separated by the separation unit; and a pressure contact unit that presses the one of the sheets wound by the winding unit from outside of the wound sheet toward the winding unit.

Methods for removing a fiber-reinforced wrap from a fan casing are provided. The method may include heating the fiber-reinforced wrap while on a metal support (e.g., aluminum, steel, etc.) of the fan casing, unwinding a layer of the fiber-reinforced wrap from the fan casing, and winding the layer of the fiber-reinforced wrap onto a collection drum. The fiber-reinforced wrap may heated to a temperature of about 120 C. to about 200 C. (e.g., about 125 C. to about 185 C.). Systems are also generally provided for removing a fiber-reinforced wrap from a fan casing.

A temporary tape removal apparatus that includes: a chassis having fixed and guiding wheels; a boom arm extending outward from the chassis and being movable between up and down and side to side positions; a spool assembly including a rotatable spool for winding used temporary tape thereon mounted on the boom arm; and controllable drive means to rotate the rotatable spool. Using the apparatus to remove lane marking tape from pavements involves moving the temporary tape removal apparatus along a pavement having a length of lane marking tape thereon, and pulling the lane marking tape off the pavement by winding the tape onto the spool. Single lines of tape can be removed and multiple lines of tape can simultaneously be removed. The removed tape is spooled on disposable cores for disposal.

A label winding device is for receiving a medium including a label liner and a label member that is removably attached to the label liner and has at least one label portion and a waste portion, separating the waste portion from the label liner at a waste separation portion, and winding the at least one label portion with the label liner. The label winding device includes: a waste winder for winding the separated waste portion; a label winder for winding the at least one label portion with the label liner without the separated waste portion; a waste guide for guiding the separated waste portion to the waste winder; a support for rotatably supporting the waste guide; a sensor for detecting a rotational speed of the waste guide; and a waste break detector for detecting break of the waste portion on a basis of the detection by the sensor.

The present invention relates to a peeling bar, apparatus, and method for peeling a polarizing film from a panel. This invention can minimize friction between the peeling bar and the polarizing film since the peeled polarizing film is in contact with a roller of the peeling bar. The radius of the roller of the peeling bar and the inclined surface of the fixing unit are designed to minimize the Z-axis component of a shearing force applied to the polarizing film. Also, in order to equalize tension applied to the polarizing film in a peeling process, this invention makes both ends of the polarizing film closely adhere to the peeling bar. According to this invention, fracture of the polarizing film is prevented, and thereby the polarizing film can be stably peeled from the panel without fracture.

A device for separating a gummed paper and a lining paper of a double-sided tape is provided. In an example, the device includes a housing, a first rotating structure and a second rotating structure which are provided within the housing and a control part. A chamber for accommodating a double-sided tape coil is provided in the housing. The control part fits the chamber, and the double-sided tape coil is rotatable around the control part. The housing is provided with a sliding groove for accommodating the first rotating structure. When the first rotating structure abuts against the second rotating structure, the first rotating structure is positioned in a first limiting part of the sliding groove.

The present invention provides a method for enhancing the specific uptake of a neurotoxin polypeptide into cells, the method comprising: incubating cells susceptible to neurotoxin intoxication with a neurotoxin polypeptide for a time and under conditions which allow for the neurotoxin polypeptide to exert its biological activity, the incubation comprising at least one of the following steps: (i) K.sup.+-mediated depolarization of the cells, (ii) a reduced neurotoxin polypeptide exposition time and/or (iii) agitation of the cells during neurotoxin polypeptide exposition, thereby enhancing the specific uptake of the neurotoxin polypeptide into said cells. In addition, the invention pertains to a method for directly determining the biological activity of a neurotoxin polypeptide in cells, comprising: a) incubating cells susceptible to neurotoxin intoxication with a neurotoxin polypeptide for a time and under conditions which allow for the neurotoxin polypeptide to exert its biological activity, the incubation comprising at least one of the following steps: (i) K.sup.+-mediated depolarization of the cells, (ii) a reduced neurotoxin polypeptide exposition time and/or (iii) agitation of the cells during neurotoxin polypeptide exposition; b) fixing the cells and, optionally, permeabilizing the cells with a detergent; c) contacting the cells with at least a first capture antibody specifically binding to the non-cleaved and neurotoxin-cleaved substrate and with at least a second capture antibody specifically binding to the cleavage site of the neurotoxin-cleaved substrate, under conditions which allow for binding of said capture antibodies to said substrates; d) contacting the cells with at least a first detection antibody specifically binding to the first capture antibody, under conditions which allow for binding of said first detection antibody to said first capture antibody, thus forming first detection complexes and with at least a second detection antibody specifically binding to the second capture antibody, under conditions which allow for binding of said second detection antibody to said second capture antibody, thus forming second detection complexes; e) determining the amount of the first and second detection complexes of step d); and f) calculating the amount of substrate cleaved by said neurotoxin polypeptide in said cells by means of the second detection complexes, thereby determining the biological activity of said neurotoxin polypeptide in said cells.