Abstract: The invention provides fishing weights as well as methods for manufacturing and using such fishing weights. One fishing weight comprises a body having a defined outer shape and an opening extending through the body. The opening is adapted to receive a fishing line. The body is constructed from a composition comprising tungsten in major amount and nickel binder in minor amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive composition for a combustible fuel to utilize readily available and renewable resources and to produce improved combustion and reduced smoke and particulate production of the combusted fuel, which additive composition comprises:

Abstract: A liner, blank or sheet (1,11,12,21,30,70) of compressed sphagnum moss (54) having a moisture content such that the liner, blank or sheet is pliable to the extent that it is able to be folded and unfolded with minimal or no degradation to the fiber integrity, wherein the liner, blank or sheet of compressed sphagnum moss is provided with means to minimise moisture loss. A method of constructing such a liner blank or sheet is also provided.

Abstract: First and second door leaves are pivotable with respect to a door frame and each door leaf has a hinge edge at which it is hingedly attached to the door frame. Each door leaf is provided with a door closer and a pull arm for closing the door leaf. The door frame is provided with a guide rail mounted to the door frame for guiding movement of distal ends of the pull arms longitudinally of the guide member. During closing movement of the second door leaf, the distal end of the second pull arm moves along the guide rail initially in an allowing direction, away from the hinge edge of the second door leaf, and subsequently in a blocking direction, towards the hinge edge of the second door leaf. During closing movement of the second door leaf, a blocking device allows movement of the distal end of the second pull arm past the blocking device in the allowing direction and selectively prevents return movement of the distal end of the second pull arm past the blocking device in the blocking direction.

Abstract: The present invention, realized for the purpose of providing an automatic door-closing device capable of opening a door and also capable of performing door-closing actions properly and automatically, depending on the weight of the door, etc., without being exposed to outside nor spoiling the appearance of the door, comprises an automatic door-closing mechanism buried in an open upper frame, a guide rail mounted at the top of the door, and a link which moves along the guide rail while turning in pursuance of the opening/closing of the door, serially disposing, in the automatic door-closing mechanism, a power-converting mechanism, connected to one end of the link, for converting the rotating motion of the link due to the opening/closing of the door into a linear motion, an urging mechanism for urging in the door-closing direction, and a buffer mechanism for adjusting the closing speed of the door by controlling the flow rate of the fluid in one direction.

Abstract: A glass run to be fitted inside a doorframe of a motor vehicle, which is capable of preventing occurrence of noises when seal lips of the glass run strike and separate on and from a main body thereof due to vibrations of a door glass. A fine lubricant powder, such as silicon powder, polyamide resin powder, molybdenum disulfide powder and fatty acid amide powder, is contained in the main body of an EPDM rubber or TPO in a dispersed condition.

Abstract: A window frame is constituted by an inner panel, an outer panel and a door sash which are formed by press molding, and a glass run body of a glass run is attached and locked in an attachment groove provided in the door sash. A trim formed separately from the glass run is fitted to an interior flange of the inner panel and an interior flange of the door sash so that an exterior holding lip of the trim is brought into pressure contact with an interior holding lip provided on the glass run. A door glass is held to be able to be guided to slide by seal lips of the glass run. The interior flange and the attachment groove are integrally formed in a common component and the relative positions of these two parts are kept stable.

Abstract: A front door structure is configured such that a front lower frame can be disposed farther toward the front within an inner space of the door in order to minimize an obstructed passenger viewing area. To this end, in a vehicle front door structure having a front lower frame 6 and a rear frame 7 adapted for guiding vertical movement of a window glass 5 and opposedly disposed forward and rearward, respectively, within a hollow door body portion 1a, a distended portion is formed in a hinge side panel 4 which constitutes the front portion of the door body portion 1a, by forwardly enlarging an inner space of the door body portion 1a. The front lower frame 6 is disposed with its lower end received within the distended portion 9, thus enabling the front lower frame 6 to be disposed farther toward the front within the door body portion 1a.

Abstract: A multi-sheet glazing unit includes a spacer frame having a pair of legs joined to a base to provide a U-shaped cross-section. A sheet e.g. glass sheet is secured by a moisture-impervious adhesive to outer surface of each of the legs of the spacer frame. A plurality of sheet retaining members in a spaced relationship to one another are maintained on the legs of the spacer frame between the glass sheets and spaced from the base. The sheet retaining members each have a groove for receiving edge of a sheet e.g. glass sheet to secure the sheet between the outer sheets. The sheet retaining member includes a first part having a vertical stop and a non-vertical platform e.g. horizontal platform and an elongated securing member detachably secured on the horizontal platform spaced from the vertical stop to form the groove. A method for making the unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: The “S” storm shutter system is a new type of protection from wind storms and other weather phenomenon. It uses a series of low-profile “S”-shaped interlocking panels. These panels are secured by straps on either side which are then tightened by fixing them to the wall. This creates a protective system whose profile is significantly less than any other system on the market today. Because of this low profile, the wind resistance is drastically reduced. In addition, once the initial anchors are installed, this system requires no tools to assemble or disassemble. This is an important factor when considering the time constraints in preparing for an oncoming storm.

Abstract: A prefabricated concrete panel for building floors in civil or industrial structures, comprising a concrete body with a reinforcement provided with portions which protrude from one of the larger faces of the body of the panel which constitutes extrados of a floor and are designed to be embedded in the casting of the topping of the floor. At least one first shaped sheet is provided inside the body of the panel, is made of thermally insulating material, is interposed between the two larger faces of the panel body and forms, between the two larger faces of the panel body, a ventilation chamber which is composed of a plurality of mutually connected cells.

Abstract: A prefabricated concrete panel for industrialized building, with high thermal and/or acoustic insulation, comprising a first sheet and a second sheet which are embedded in the concrete body of the panel and face each other on planes which are parallel to the planes of arrangement of the two larger faces of the panel. At least one of the sheets is made of thermally insulating material and the sheets delimit, therebetween, an air chamber which is divided into a plurality of mutually connected recesses in order to increase thermal and/or acoustic insulation of the panel.

Abstract: Assembly and method for attaching insulation material are provided. The assembly includes a frame member having a generally vertically-extending flange. A clip has a pair of resilient grabbing members that define an aperture for receiving the flange. A plate member extends generally perpendicular relative to the grabbing members. The plate member includes an opening. A pin having a sharp end extends through the opening in the plate member. A set of washers is connected to the pin to retain insulation material pierced by the pin and to retain the pin in the opening in the plate member.

Abstract: A flooring assembly and fastener therefor comprises flooring planks, preferably made of recycled lumber, and a clip fastener arranged between opposing longitudinal edges of the planks. The planks, in one embodiment, use tongue and groove construction. The clip is Z-shaped in cross section, one end portion of the clip catching the groove of a plank with the other end portion acting as a base for fastening to the joist. The clip fasteners are spaced along each joint and adjacent joints to retain the planks on the joists while permitting the planks to expand and contract at rates different than the joists themselves.

Abstract: A structural panel component, such as an aircraft fuselage shell component, includes a single integral part having longitudinal and crosswise stiffening elements integrally arranged on a skin sheet. This integral component has been formed by a high speed milling chip removal process applied to a solid plate-shaped semi-finished starting material. The skin sheet has areas of differing thicknesses, and the height, thickness, and spacing of the stiffening elements varies as needed, depending on the local loading conditions that will prevail on the finished structural component. The configuration of the component can be optimized to minimize the weight while satisfying all load strength requirements. The manufacturing method is very simple and economical.

Abstract: A reinforcement for prefabricated concrete panels with improved bonding with concrete, which comprises profiles to be embedded in a concrete body of a panel. At least some of the profiles have perforations and undulations which are suitable to increase the bonding between the profiles and the concrete body of the panel.

Abstract: Novel prefabricated modular structural members for use in low cost construction of relatively small residential, institutional and commercial buildings with high degrees of resistance to damage by fire, hurricanes, earthquakes, moisture, etc., are disclosed. A structural member of this class basically consists of two spaced shell panels and an intermediate core. The shell panels may be made of metal or concrete or combinations thereof, or of other rigid materials having the required physical properties. The core is a triangulated wire frame composed of a plurality of zig-zag shaped wire trusses having their sets of top and bottom apexes anchored to associated sets of longitudinal and transverse chords and the respective proximate inside faces of the shell panels.

Abstract: A trench isolation method for a semiconductor device, wherein a capping layer formed of an insulating material fills a recess generated at a border edge between an active area and an inactive area. The border edge is defined by a trench filled with insulating material. Filling the recess suppresses defects of the semiconductor device. Reduction of the isolating ability, due to the formation of gate poly residue during the forming of a gate, is prevented. Reduction of the threshold voltage of a transistor, caused by electric field concentration due to the gate poly residue, is suppressed. An oxide layer is also provided which protects an nitride pad during a plasma process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting a post-style poultry house to a clear span style poultry house. The apparatus includes a truss assembly including a center truss section adapted to be mounted to the roof beams and first and second outer truss sections adapted to be secured to the center truss section. The trusses are installed without the removal of the roof and without removal of the drinker and feeder equipment of the existing post-style poultry house. In installing the trusses, first the center sections of the trusses are attached to the roof beams and then the upper ends of the outer sections are attached to the center sections. Then the lower ends of the outer sections of the trusses are secured to the poultry house footers. Once the truss sections are all secured to each other and secured to the footers, the posts are cut away and removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for filling a container with product under sterile conditions during filling thereof in a filling cycle, comprising means having a part for dispensing product in a sterile manner during the filling cycle, by a part adapted for sterilizing at least a part of the container during the filling cycle, and by means adapted to provide flushing of the second-mentioned part during the filling cycle. The means comprises a closure of the second-mentioned part, the arrangement being such that there is a relative reciprocable motion between the means and the remainder of the second-mentioned part, whereby to effect a pulsating flushing action in the second-mentioned part.

Abstract: A substantially flexible, shape-sustaining article having an appearance simulating paper made by forming a flexible, laminated material having a paper-like texture or appearance into a substantially flexible article for receiving an object. The substantially flexible article includes a base having a lower end, an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough and a decorative border extending outwardly from the open upper end of the base. The lower end of the base of the article may be closed and may also contain a gusset.

Abstract: A leading end of packaging material is grasped in a packaging material holder while a load is wrapped. Packaging material is dispensed from a packaging material dispenser, and relative rotation is provided between the dispenser and a load to wrap packaging material around the load. The packaging material holder may be positioned on the rotating surface of a turntable but isolated from any electrical or fluid power source of a rotatable surface of the turntable. During the wrapping cycle, the packaging material holder moves downstream along the turntable, automatically releasing the leading end of the packaging material and automatically grasping a trailing end of the packaging material. The packaging material is weakened and then severed between the packaging material holder and the load. The packaging material holder is mounted to permit it to move upstream due to force exerted by the packaging material held in the holder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and immediately refilled, for reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together. The invention provides a basket, configured to hold a number of sets of wares, the exact number depending upon the types of wares.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging member adapted to support a foodstuff in use. The packaging member comprises a container or tray formed from an open celled material. The container or tray has an inside intended to contact the foodstuff in use and an outside.

Abstract: A packing method of an object to be carried in a clean room that can reduce remarkably the amount of evolution of waste and accomplish resource saving, and a packing material therefor, wherein a packing material 102, which wraps an object 101 to be carried in a clean room 130 which is a clean atmosphere, is composed of a material of low dust evolution and capable of being cleaned, wherein the packing material 102 can be used a plurality of times by cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sealed pouches, and apparatus and processes for producing the same. The pouch includes contoured first and second lateral edges, with each lateral edge having concave and convex surfaces. The concave surface of the first lateral edge is substantially opposite the convex surface of the second lateral edge and the convex surface of the first lateral edge is substantially opposite the concave surface of the second lateral edge. Accordingly, a distance between the first and second lateral edges is substantially the same for all elevations of the pouch.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the cyclical extraction of an empty and closed box (C) from a feeding magazine (1) by means of an extractor (8) and of an opposite contrast means (18) transferring said box into an opening station, where said contrast means rotates of 90° on its horizontal support stem (19), opening the box and entering it. While the contrast means (18) goes back and in due time the extractor returns to the magazine to repeat another work cycle, said extractor places the box open on underlying double-slope inclined planes (36, 36′), on which said box is finally placed by arc-shaped and oscillating levers (39, 39′), which are then deactivated and on which it is kept by springy teeth (38, 38′).

Abstract: A method of sealing an opening portion of a packaging container by utilizing fusion bonding of the base material, together with an apparatus and method for inspecting the sealed portion. The container material has a welding layer as the innermost layer. The welding layer is melted at a seal portion defined along the edge of the opening portion of the container. A part of the melt from the welding layer is allowed to flow out from the edge of the opening portion, thereby sealing the seal portion and also forming an efflux layer outside the opening portion by the melt flowing out and solidified. An image of at least a part of the sealed portion and its vicinities is taken. At least a part of the image is defined as an inspection region. The image of the inspection region is subjected to predetermined image processing to calculate data concerning the efflux layer formed outside the sealed portion.

Abstract: A wrapping apparatus, in which the supporting elements (4) supporting a film roll (5) are mounted on the frame (3) of a film dispenser (1) with bearings permitting free rotation so that the film roll supported by them is freely rotatable. The pre-stretching rollers (6, 7) are mutually engaged via a transmission and are likewise mounted on the frame with bearings permitting free rotation. A pendulum roller (9) comprised in the film dispenser and the spring force of a spring (10) applying a load on it have been so adapted that the pendulum roller (9) forms between the second pre-stretching roller (7) and the deflecting roller (11) a bend that functions as a film supply containing a varying amount of film, depending on the prevailing draw of the film to keep the drawing velocity and tension of the film substantially constant at the pre-stretching rollers regardless of the variation in the draw and velocity of the film that is caused by the shape of the article being wrapped.

Abstract: A wave rotor apparatus and method of using the transient gas dynamic processes within the wave rotor to accomplish an engine topping cycle. In one form of the present invention the wave rotor is a five port device. Working fluid from the highest pressure outlet port is routed to a port adjacent to and preceding an inlet port admitting air from the compressor. In a preferred form of the present invention there are two port sequences disposed along the circumference of the wave rotor apparatus.

Abstract: In a cooling-air cooler (10) for a gas-turbine plant (29) of a power plant, in which cooling-air cooler (10) first means (13, 14, 15) for spraying water into the cooling-air flow and second means (16, 17, 18) for generating steam are arranged in a pressure vessel (11), through which the cooling air flows, between a cooling-air inlet (12) and a cooling-air outlet (20) in the cooling-air flow, simplified operation is achieved in that a water separator (19) is provided on the cooling-air side in the direction of flow downstream of the first means (13, 14, 15).

Abstract: An externally fired gas turbine system according to the present invention has a compressor for compressing ambient air and producing compressed air, an air heat exchanger for heating the compressed air to produce heated compressed air, a turbine for expanding the heated compressed air to produce heat depleted expanded air, and a generator connected to the turbine for generating electricity. According to the present invention, the system also includes combustible products producing apparatus for processing fuel to produce combustible products that include combustible gases and an external combustion chamber for burning the combustible products and transferring heat to the air heat exchanger and producing heat depleted combustion products. The system also includes a closed Rankine cycle steam power plant having a water heat exchanger for vaporizing water and producing steam using heat contained in the heat depleted combustion products.

Abstract: A low or no pollution engine is provided for delivering power for vehicles or other power applications. The engine has an air inlet which collects air from a surrounding environment. At least a portion of the nitrogen in the air is removed using a technique such as liquefaction, pressure swing adsorption or membrane based air separation. The remaining gas is primarily oxygen, which is then compressed and routed to a gas generator. The gas generator has an igniter and inputs for the high pressure oxygen and a high pressure hydrogen-containing fuel, such as hydrogen, methane or a light alcohol. The fuel and oxygen are combusted within the gas generator, forming water and carbon dioxide with carbon containing fuels. Water is also delivered into the gas generator to control the temperature of the combustion products. The combustion products are then expanded through a power generating device, such as a turbine or piston expander to deliver output power for operation of a vehicle or other power uses.

Abstract: A combined-cycle power plant (1) having a gas turbine (2) has a heat-recovery system in which the exhaust gases are directed from the gas turbine (2) into a heat-recovery boiler (6), where their waste heat is used for preheating water from a water or water/steam circuit. Some of the water preheated there is used for preheating fuel for the gas turbine (2). To this end, it flows through a single circuit, the water being extracted from any desired pressure region of the heat-recovery boiler (6) via an extraction line (30, 40) and being fed to a double-tube heat exchanger (31). The fuel for the gas turbine (2) flows in the inner tubes of the double tubes (32) of the heat exchanger (31) and is heated by the preheated water, which flows around the outer tubes. Finally, the water is returned via a return line (35) to the water or water/steam circuit. The preheating by a single circuit makes possible an increased efficiency of the heat recovery.

Abstract: A liquid fuel rocket engine with a closed direct auxiliary flow cycle has a combustion chamber connected to each liquid fuel source through a respective main liquid fuel supply line. A turbo pump is provided in each main fuel supply line. The turbo pump is driven by a gas generator which is connected to a first bypass fuel supply line for supplying fuel to the gas generator. An exhaust gas duct (8, 9, 10) leads from the gas generator into at least one main fuel supply line for feeding gas generator exhaust gas into the main fuel supply line upstream of the turbo pump.

Abstract: A device for purifying the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The device comprises a particulate trap disposed in the engine exhaust system, an exhaust gas recirculation passage communicating the upstream of the particulate trap in the engine exhaust system with the engine intake system, a control valve for controlling the amount of exhaust gas recirculated through the exhaust gas recirculation passage to be an optimum amount in accordance with an engine operating condition. In the device, an amount of the fresh air introduced into the engine intake system during a fuel-cut is detected, and an amount of particulate trapped by the particulate trap is estimated on the basis of the amount of fresh air detected after the control valve is opened to a predetermined opening degree.

Abstract: A controller for a cylinder cut-off type internal combustion engine is provided for ensuring an activated state of catalysts in cylinders, which are stopped during a partial cylinder operation, at all times to maintain favorable emission characteristics upon switching from the partial cylinder operation to a full cylinder operation, and for maintaining a satisfactory fuel consumption rate by conducting the partial cylinder operation to the utmost. The cylinder cut-off type internal combustion engine can be switched between the partial cylinder operation and the full cylinder operation. Exhaust gas from cylinders in a right bank, which are switched off during the partial cylinder operation, and from cylinders in a left bank is purified by two catalyst units in exhaust pipes independent of each other.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an engine exhaust gas cleaning system which can accurately judge whether or not there is the remaining capacity in an NOx trapping amount of an NOx trapping agent, can optimize the timing of NOx purge control, and can diagnose the deterioration of the NOx trapping agent.

Abstract: A breather gas outlet has an adaptor having a hollow member with a first end engaged at an aperture in a wall of an exhaust system of an engine to allow breather gas flow thereinto. A nozzle has a second hollow member serves as a breather gas conduit and is positioned inside the adaptor. The nozzle has a mounting portion sealingly engaged with an inside surface of the adaptor towards a second end thereof. And, a nozzle portion extends laterally towards but ends short of the first end thereof. The nozzle portion has an outer dimension less than the inner dimension of the adaptor so as to form a space therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulse tube refrigerator comprising a compressor for compressing operating gas while a piston performs a linear reciprocating motion inside of a cylinder by receiving the operating force of an operating motor installed inside of a housing, a after-cooler connected with the compressor, a regenerating unit connected with the after-cooler, a reservoir formed so as to be one-bodied to a pulse tube connected with the regenerating unit or a sealed casing or a housing, a vibration absorbing unit for reducing the vibration occurred by the operation of the operating motor by being fixedly combined to the sealed casing or a sealing member of the housing, the sealing member for improving the efficiency of the vibration absorbing unit combined between the housing and reservoir, and an inertance tube formed so as to surround the outer circumference of the pulse tube and reservoir in order to connect the pulse tube and reservoir.

Abstract: In a production method for oxygen, liquid oxygen is taken out from a rectification column of an air separation unit, and is compressed by a pump so that the pressure thereof exceeds the critical pressure. Then, the oxygen is led into a heat exchanger and is heated therein so that the temperature of the oxygen exceeds the critical temperature.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for use in a motor vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine is described. The system comprises an electric motor powered by a battery; a compressor arranged to be powered by at least one of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor; and a control unit that controls the driving of the compressor. The control unit is configured to execute driving the compressor by only the electric motor when the combustion engine is under an idling stop; restarting the combustion engine upon expiration of a first given time from the time when the idling stop has occurred, so that thereafter the compressor is driven by both the combustion engine and the electric motor; and stopping the driving of the compressor by the electric motor upon expiration of a second given time from the restarting of the combustion engine, so that thereafter the compressor is driven by only the combustion engine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of an externally mounted radiant reflector defrost heater, is a curved reflector combined by means of electrical insulators to a discrete heating means to form an apparatus to reduce ice buildup on a heat pump system's exterior unit heat exchangers through a non-reverse cycle defrost, via an apparatus which can be installed into a newly manufactured heat pump or by the retrofit of said apparatus onto an existing heat pump system, on site at location, said apparatus operating a non-reverse cycle defrost; independent of and uninterrupted by the said heat pump system's reversing valve defrost cycle.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for the dehumidification of air in a space inside an enclosure, the system including at least one air/brine heat exchanger unit for heating cold fresh air introduced into the heat exchanger from the outside and for dehumidifying the air within the enclosure by vapor condensation; and a brine regenerator in brine communication with the air/brine beat exchanger.

Abstract: A cooling device having an air conduit for cooling air, which flows horizontally through a heat exchanger, for instance an evaporator, with vertically positioned fins, and with an air deflector, which is positioned below the evaporator and collects evaporator condensation water. For a troublefree cooling air flow and a controlled condensation water removal, the evaporator is placed on the air deflector in such a way that the evaporator fins extend up to the air deflector. The air deflector and evaporator are inclined, the inclination falling away to a free, rear edge of the air deflector directed into the air conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing substrates is provided, wherein the apparatus includes at least one substrate carrier for transporting a substrate within a processing environment. At least one temperature controlled plate positioned in the processing environment is selectively in communication with the at least one substrate carrier and is used to both transfer substrates from an external substrate shuttle to the substrate carrier in the processing environment and to regulate the temperature of the processing environment. At least one deposition device configured to deposit a selected film on the substrate and an annealing device are positioned proximate the at least one substrate carrier within the processing environment.

Abstract: A brine cooling apparatus is provided which addresses an environmental problem by not contributing to global warming and can prevent brine from freezing within a heat exchanger. The apparatus is structured such that a screw compressor, a condenser, a main expansion valve and an evaporator are connected by a pipe so as to cool brine flowing through the evaporator. The refrigerant is an ammonia refrigerant, the evaporator is a plate type heat exchanger constructed by laying a plural sheets of plates, and capacity control means is provided in such a manner as to control a capacity of the screw compressor in accordance with the flow amount of the brine.

Abstract: An energy,, transfer system is provided for a household or commercial refrigeration appliance. The energy transfer system includes a fluid passage disposed in the housing of the appliance for enabling the transfer of a fluid into, through, and out of the housing. The fluid is circulated through a heat exchanger which can be disposed outside of a home or commercial building or underground so that the fluid is cooled by the outside air or by the ground. The cooling fluid is also utilized to cool the compressor of an air conditioning unit. A heat exchanger is also utilized for transferring heat from the cooling fluid to an interior of a building.

Abstract: A liquid desiccant air conditioner includes an absorption air conditioner and a liquid desiccant dehumidifier.

Abstract: An accumulator for an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle includes a housing having an interior chamber and an inlet tube connected to the housing to allow refrigerant and oil to enter the interior chamber of the housing. The accumulator also includes an outlet tube connected to the housing to allow refrigerant and oil to exit the interior chamber of the housing and a single insert disposed in the interior chamber of the housing to allow refrigerant liquid/vapor separation, insulation, and oil return.