Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combustion-operated setting device (10) with a combustion chamber (12) for a combustible propellant, an ignition device (16) for generating an ignition spark in the combustion chamber (12), a metering device (13) for metering the propellant, and control electronics (30) for the ignition device (16) and the metering device (13). In order to improve the control electronics (30), the control electronics (30) have at least two logically separated circuits. A first circuit (33) controls the metering device (13) and a second circuit controls the ignition device (16).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a surgical guide and accompanying depth bur with a method for its use during sinus elevation surgery utilizing the Caldwell-Luc Osteotomy procedure. The surgical guide of the present invention provides accurate transfer of the parameters of the surgical osteotomy to be performed during sinus elevation surgery. It bridges the gap between the precise information obtained from the CT scan and the surgical field on which this surgical plan must be placed. This is accomplished by the use of the surgical guide which is constructed based on the information in the CT scan and the treatment plan prepared utilizing 3-D imaging software.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nutritious, tasty and affordable drink made from the sap of Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed which is readily cultivable. The drink resembles coconut water in appearance and taste and is rich in potassium. It also contains an adequate proportion of the daily requirement of iodine besides many other useful minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, zinc, phosphorous and iron while having low concentrations of toxic elements such as lead and chromium. The process of refining sap, which enables the seaweed drink to be palatable and widely acceptable, besides bestowing adequate shelf life, is also described. The process of preparation is integrated with preparation of carrageenan and plant nutrient thereby making optimum use of the seaweed and minimizing waste.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus and method capable of separately collecting first and second processing liquids from each other, and preventing a formation of a defect (such as watermarks and particles) on a target substrate are disclosed. In one embodiment, the liquid processing apparatus includes a substrate holding device, a processing liquid supply device to supply a first processing liquid and a second processing liquid, a rotating cup, an outer discharge portion and an inner discharge portion to respectively discharge the first processing liquid and the second processing liquid received from the first receiving surface of the rotating cup, and a discharge portion switch device to open/close the outer discharge portion. The lower end of the first receiving surface of the rotating cup extends to a lower position than the position of the substrate held by the substrate holding device.

Abstract: An angle grinder for driving a cutting or grinding tool (12), includes a housing (11) having a first housing section (14) extending along a first axis (A1), and in which a motor (18) is arranged, and a second housing section (15) extending along a second axis (A2) and in which an accumulator receptacle is arranged, with the first and second axes (A1, A2) extending at an angle (?) to each other; and with a handle (20) having its first end (21) secured to the first housing section (14) and its second end (22) secured to the second housing section (15).

Abstract: Spent Claus catalyst having a high alumina content is used as an ingredient in the manufacture of Portland cements in place of all or a portion of a conventional source of alumina. The spent Claus catalyst is preferably of a small particle size and can be ground to the desired fineness before mixing with the other ingredients that are heated in a conventional kiln to produce the cement composition. Finely ground spent Claus catalyst can also be used as an additive at levels of 0.1% to 2% by weight to increase the thickening time of shallow casing cement slurries.

Abstract: A highly active supported chromium catalyst composition for ethylene and other olefins polymerization and also for ethylene copolymerization with efficient incorporation of comonomer, produces polymers with superior spherical morphology, improved bulk density and almost 0% fines. The catalyst composition component includes at least one chromium compound, mainly chromium acetylacetonate, or chromium hexaflouroacetonylacetonate, or chromium diethylmalonate. One magnesium compound, or aluminum compound, metal alkoxy compound and defined polymer particles mainly chloromethylated cross linked styrene-DVB copolymer or polyvinylchloride. The catalyst composition, when used in conjunction with an organoaluminum compound or a mixture of organoaluminum compounds, can be used for olefin polymerization to produce medium or high density polyethylene and copolymers of ethylene with alpha-olefins having about 3 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement includes a bearing for rotatably supporting a journal of a roller in a rolling mill stand, and a bearing support body with a bore for receiving the bearing. The profile of the bore in the unstressed bearing support body is configured, at least approximately, according to the negated pre-calculated profile of the bore under a load.

Abstract: A process for upgrading crude oil fractions or other hydrocarbon oil feedstreams boiling in the range of 36° to 520° C., and preferably naphtha and gas oil fractions boiling in the range of 36° to 400° C., employs a solid adsorption material to lower sulfur and nitrogen content by contacting the hydrocarbon oil, and optionally a viscosity-reducing solvent, with one or more solid adsorbents such as silica gel or silica, silica alumina, alumina, attapulgus clay and activated carbon in a mixing vessel for a predetermined period of time; passing the resulting slurry to a membrane separation zone, optionally preceded by a primary filtration step (i.e.

Abstract: A twin tank flush device of multi-outlets, which comprises a first upper tank adapted for collection of wash water, and a second lower tank which is positioned to receive and store used wash water from the first tank, the first tank being arranged to receive water and having at least one outlet to discharge water into said second lower tank. The lower tank is arranged to selectively discharge the stored water either to a toilet to flush the toilet, or to a public drainage system, either manually or by timed discharged, to avoid overflow in the lower tank.

Abstract: Gasket for refrigerator cabinets of the kind including a soft bellows-type portion used for sealing the area between the cabinet and the door and extending from a base portion able to match the outer door and/or inner door of the refrigerator cabinet. The base portion is substantially rigid and has at one end, a sealing portion made of substantially soft material extending toward the inner door. The soft material portion has good flexible and spring back features when exposed to refrigerator and freezer temperatures. These features make the gasket able to further seal, preferably by compression, the space located between the cabinet and inner door in a more internal area of the refrigerator cabinet. Furthermore, the soft sealing portion is independent and free from constraints with respect to the soft bellows-type portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing poly(arylene sulfide) (PAS) from an iodo compound and a sulfur compound, and more particularly, to a method of preparing PAS, including adding a sulfur-containing polymerization terminator when PAS is produced using an iodo compound as an intermediate. Thereby, in final PAS, the residual iodine content may be maintained at the same level or decreased and other properties may be maintained at equal or superior levels, thanks to the use of the sulfur-containing polymerization terminator, which is much lower in price than conventional polymerization terminators.

Abstract: A method for accurately controlling the directional and turning movement of a self-propelled robotic pool cleaner while cleaning a pool includes the steps of propelling the pool cleaner in a first direction along a generally straight path from a first sidewall toward an opposing sidewall of the pool, wherein said pool cleaner is propelled to a position in the pool corresponding to a distance greater than the midpoint between the first sidewall and the opposing sidewall and before contacting the opposing sidewall of the pool; stopping the pool cleaner at the position and pivoting the pool cleaner to a predetermined angular change in direction; and reversing direction and resuming propulsion of the pool cleaner, wherein the pool cleaner moves in a second direction along a generally straight path that is angularly displaced from the first direction.

Abstract: Provided are a substrate processing apparatus and a substrate processing method capable of processing of a substrate using a supercritical fluid without exposing the pattern formed on the substrate to an atmospheric environment. The substrate processing apparatus includes a cleaning bath configured to accommodate a substrate and clean the substrate by flowing a cleaning solution, and a processing vessel configured to accommodate the cleaning bath and process the substrate with a supercritical fluid.

Abstract: A telephonic device includes at least one control element in the form of, or positioned in a configuration on the control device corresponding to, a part of a face. The control element performs a function of the device associated with the part of the face. In certain embodiments, the at least one control element is in the shape and/or position of a mouth for answering an incoming telephone call, placing an outgoing telephone call, activating a microphone, and/or performing mute/unmute functions. In additional embodiments, the at least one control element is in the shape and/or position of an eye for display of one or more stored numbers. In additional embodiments, the at least one control element is in the shape and/or position of an ear for adjusting volume.

Abstract: A auxiliary constructional component includes a base member (11), a guide section (12) for a fastening element (30) and projecting from the base member (11), and a feeler element (20) displaceably supported on the base member (11) for displacement along an attachment axis (A) defined by a through-opening (13) formed in the guide section (12), having at least one, radially spaced from the through-opening (13), placement surface (21) for a press-on feeler (42) of a setting tool, and projecting in an initial position of the feeler element (20) beyond a side of the base member (11) remote from the guide section (12).

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of drospirenone, a synthetic steroid with progestogenic, antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activity, useful for preparing pharmaceutical compositions with contraceptive action by the oxidation of 17?-(3-hydroxypropyl)-6?,7?,15?, 16?-dimethylene-5?-androstane-3?,5,17?-triol.