Abstract: A vortex finder for a cyclone separator, comprising a plurality of superposed rings each including a plurality of suspended plate segments. Each of the plate segments includes a main plate having radially offset upper and lower end portions, opposite inner and outer faces, an upper support member integrally formed with the upper end portion to protrude from the outer face, and a lower support member integrally formed with the lower end portion to protrude from the inner face. The upper support member of the plate segments of the one of the rings engages and is supported by the lower support member of the plate segments of another of the rings positioned above the one of the rings. The lower support member defines an open-bottom pocket having at least one pass-through opening for fluidly connecting a space inside the vortex finder with a space outside the vortex finder.

Abstract: A vortex finder for a cyclone separator, comprising a plurality of superposed rings each including a plurality of suspended plate segments. Each of the plate segments includes a main plate having radially offset upper and lower end portions, opposite inner and outer faces, an upper support member integrally formed with the upper end portion to protrude from the outer face, and a lower support member integrally formed with the lower end portion to protrude from the inner face. The upper support member of the plate segments of the one of the rings engages and is supported by the lower support member of the plate segments of another of the rings positioned above the one of the rings. The lower support member defines an open-bottom pocket having at least one pass-through opening for fluidly connecting a space inside the vortex finder with a space outside the vortex finder.

Abstract: A vortex finder for a cyclone separator, comprising a plurality of superposed rings each including a plurality of suspended plate segments. Each of the plate segments includes a main plate having radially offset upper and lower end portions, opposite inner and outer faces, an upper support member integrally formed with the upper end portion to protrude from the outer face, and a lower support member integrally formed with the lower end portion to protrude from the inner face. The upper support member of the plate segments of the one of the rings engages and is supported by the lower support member of the plate segments of another of the rings positioned above the one of the rings. The lower support member defines an open-bottom pocket having at least one pass-through opening for fluidly connecting a space inside the vortex finder with a space outside the vortex finder.

Abstract: A method of displaying a graphical texture comprises determining whether an update exists for a particular content element from among one or more content elements, wherein each content element is associated with one or more textures; if an update exists for the particular content element, performing the steps of determining a particular texture from among the one or more textures with which the information is associated; obtaining the particular texture, wherein the particular texture is generated based on the particular content element; and displaying the particular texture.

Abstract: A decorated floor panel having a core with a top surface and an opposite bottom surface; a decorative layer coupled to the top surface of the core, the decorative layer having a desired aesthetic appearance; and a wear layer coupled to and substantially covering the decorative layer for protecting the decorative layer. The wear layer has an exposed wear surface with depressions therein of a variable depth below the wear surface, the depressions being arranged to display a desired texture pattern. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A computer system comprises a content provider computer that is communicatively coupled to a network and that is associated with a network location identifier; one or more city servers that are communicatively coupled to a network, wherein each of the city servers hosts a data definition of a virtual three-dimensional space that comprises a plurality of virtual display windows, wherein each of the virtual display windows is allocated a specific position in the space and is associated with the network location identifier; one or more client computers that are communicatively coupled to the network, wherein each of the client computers hosts a three-dimensional virtual space browser that is configured for receiving network content from the content provider based on the network location identifier and for rendering and displaying the virtual display windows within the virtual three-dimensional space.

Abstract: A method of displaying a graphical texture comprises determining whether an update exists for a particular content element from among one or more content elements, wherein each content element is associated with one or more textures; if an update exists for the particular content element, performing the steps of determining a particular texture from among the one or more textures with which the information is associated; obtaining the particular texture, wherein the particular texture is generated based on the particular content element; and displaying the particular texture.

Abstract: Transactions in virtual property, such as virtual display windows of virtual buildings in a three-dimensional virtual city, are supported by a computer system and processing methods that enable selection and leasing or sale of the virtual property according to various business models. In one approach, advertisers or content providers may bid on the right to display content in virtual display windows of a virtual city that can be navigated using a 3D browser. Successful bidders become leaseholders of virtual display windows. Prior to the expiration of a lease term, a leaseholder may renew its lease or convey lease rights to another party, potentially at a profit.

Abstract: A method for organizing and presenting material content on a display to a viewer, the method comprising: mapping a plurality of display windows within a virtual three-dimensional space so that each display window is allocated a specific and predetermined position in the space, rendering each display window in three-dimensional perspective according to its position and angle relative to a viewer's virtual position in the virtual space, cross-referencing the position of each display window to a storage location of the material content that is designated to be rendered in that particular display window at a particular time based on at least one predetermined condition, allocating at least part of the three-dimensional virtual space to display windows whose content is not chosen or determined by the viewer, selecting, retrieving and preparing material content for possible subsequent display according to a predetermined algorithm, selecting and rendering prepared material content within its cross-referenced displa

Abstract: A rabble arm adapted to be connected to a rotatable center shaft of a multiple hearth furnace includes an elongated tubular member having an open end portion and an opposite closed end portion. The tubular member has an outside surface of substantially oval cross-sectional configuration and an inside surface arranged to form a hollow interior portion connected with the tubular member open end portion. The oval cross-sectional configuration of the tubular member outside surface defines a tubular member major axis and a tubular member minor axis displaced from the major axis by substantially 90.degree. C. A socket is connected to the tubular member open end portion. The socket and tubular member may include partitions or tubes which are connected upon assembly to form a flow path through the socket and tubular member for receiving a circulating cooling medium.

Abstract: The specification discloses an indicia display device adapted for use in motor vehicles. The indicia are displayed on individually adjustable wheels which will not move when the device is vibrated, can be easily adjusted by the operator and can be easily seen at night as well as in daylight.