Abstract: An electrostatic spray device that maintains a consistent charge-to-mass ratio in order to maintain a consistent target spray quality is disclosed. During steady state conditions, the high voltage power supply adjusts the output voltage level in response to changing environmental and/or operating conditions. During transient conditions such as start-up, shut-down and changing flow rate conditions, the high voltage power supply ensures that the charge-to-mass ratio is maintained. During, start-up, for example, the high voltage power supply charges the high voltage electrode to a predetermined voltage level before the product is delivered to the charging location. During shut-down, the product delivery is stopped before the high voltage power supply shuts off power to the high voltage electrode, and during changes in product flow rate, the voltage level of the high voltage electrode is adjusted to maintain a consistent charge-to-mass ratio.

Abstract: Two-stage classification of a granular material, in particular a cement grinding feed, is accomplished in two classifiers connected in series in such a way that the separative behavior or the separative action and thus the particle-size distribution of the undersized or finished material coming from the second classifier can be modified with simple resources. Part or all of the oversized material of the second classifier is recycled to the second classifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grinder having a worm conveyor and a set of blades consisting of a first carving blade arranged after the worm conveyor, an additional, second carving blade arranged after the first carving blade, a perforated disc arranged at a fixed distance after the second carving blade, and a driven blade arranged between the second carving blade and the perforated disc, the set of blades being clamped with a cap nut in the worm housing.

Abstract: A mobile crusher device has a track-laying chassis having drive wheels and tracks guided about the drive wheels. A frame is supported on the chassis. A crusher tool is connected to the frame. A drive apparatus for driving the crusher tool is connected to the frame. A conveyor belt for transporting material crushed by the crusher tool away from the crusher tool is connected to the frame. The frame has a horizontal pivot axis extending parallel to the axes of the drive wheels. The frame is pivotable about the pivot axis together with the crusher tool, the drive apparatus, and the conveyor belt connected to the frame. A semitrailer kingpin arrangement is connected to the frame on a first side of the frame. A fastening device for fastening a trolley to the mobile crusher device is connected to a second side of the frame opposite the first side.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a container which essentially has the shape of a body of revolution and comprises two half-shells detachable from one another and having a vertical axis. The container preferably has the shape of a sphere with a material inlet arranged in the upper half-shell and a material outlet arranged in the bottom of the lower half-shell. Also arranged in the container is a stirrer which is rotatable about an axis inclined not more than 20° and which is connected to a drive device arranged on the upper half-shell and picks up and constantly circulates the entire material during operation of the apparatus. The apparatus is suitable as a dryer, mixer and, with introduction of a suitable liquid, also as a granulator and can be used not only for chemical synthesis but also as a reactor, for example in the pharmaceutical manufacturing stage, in combined applications.

Abstract: There is provided apparatus for breaking up a cake 5 of compacted laundry. The cake 5 falls from a conveyor 6 into the nip between a pair of spaced star shaped rollers 1 mounted on a frame 2 and driven by a motor and gearing 3. The broken up articles of laundry fall into a transporting means 8 provided below the rollers 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting device for cutting straw and similar material into pieces, of the type which comprises a driven shaft (11) kept in a housing (21), where said shaft (11) is provided with longitudinally proceeding rows (1-6) of knife attachments for knives (15), which extends radially from the shaft and are provided with cutting edges. Said knives (15), under operation pass between a row of counter knives (19) directed towards said shaft and preferably provided with cutting edges in the same way, whereby the straw material to be cut is fed towards said counter arms (9). The number of rows (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with knife attachment (14) are at least six. The distances between three knife attachments in a longitudinally proceeding row, have a proportion of 4:4:5 of a repeating unit, where the arms (4,5) in a rotation round at least two screw lines.

Abstract: A refiner including a rotor and a stator defining a cylindrical or conical refining gap therebetween. A pulp feed channel extends in a radial direction from an inlet pipe to the refining gap.

Abstract: The lining member according to the invention is structured such that fibers (43) are so disposed on a base member (41) as to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the base member (41).

Abstract: A laying apparatus for forming rings of a rod-shaped rolled strand has at least part of the cantilevered portion of the lying apparatus cantilevered from the main bearing composed of a material lighter than steel to reduce gravitational sag and increase the resonant frequency, thereby increasing the speed of the strand.

Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for monitoring the spooling area of a rotatable reel for winding or unwinding an elongated material, for example, a cable. The monitoring system has a detector for sensing the presence and position of a cable surface or object or operator positioned between the detector and the reel. The detector can control rotation of the reel directly, or send a position signal to a computer where the position signal indicates the detected presence and/or position. The computer can have a memory and/or a processor for respectively storing and analyzing the position signal. The computer is operative to compare the position signal to previously received position signals to determine a condition, for example, the amount of cable on the reel, the presence of any object, and/or the existence of a safety-threatening condition. The computer can generate an output signal for use in, for example, controlling the reel speed and/or torque, or the application of brakes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roll changer for splicing starting pieces and end pieces of material webs to each other in an apparatus for producing hygienic products, carriers for web rolls, and also holding and guiding elements, severing elements and embossing rolls being provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid vehicle having one or more vertical wings in contact with the fluid for generating a forward motion. This fluid vehicle also has a stabilizing torque system for generating jets transverse to the forward motion for the purpose of counterbalancing any capsizing effect. Preferably, the system is devised to generate up and down jets to the opposite ends of at least one horizontal wing.

Abstract: This device comprises an elastic element designed to be stretched between two fixing members spaced apart from one another in a direction of vibration and which are linked to one another by two elastomer branches, these branches extending substantially in the vibration direction. A vibrating mass links said branches to one another. This vibrating mass is provided in the form of a ring enclosing the elastic element so as to form two stop zones located respectively in the vicinity of the two fixing members in order to limit displacements of the latter under traction.

Abstract: A hair dryer holder for adjustably holding a hair dryer, comprising a base for attaching the hair dryer holder to a surface; an extension member including a bottom portion fixed to the base and an arm member extending from the base; and a cup member coupled to the arm member. The holder also includes a ball member disposed between the cup member and a plate member for rotation therein, the ball member is configured for coupling to a nozzle of a hair dryer such that the nozzle can be positioned by the ball member.

Abstract: A form liner for use in a system to produce a surface of cementitious material including a plurality of surface areas each produced by a form liner to simulate the appearance of natural stone or rock and grout lines formed without seams visible between adjacent surface areas wherein each form liner comprises a mold including an obverse relief surface having a raised edge formed about the outer portion of the periphery thereof with at least one pair of opposite sides and a random inner circuitous raised edge formed inwardly thereof with a plurality of irregular contoured pockets formed therein to cooperatively form the simulated grout line and simulated stones or rocks respectively wherein the opposite pair of opposite sides of the outer raised edge is interrupted or discontinuous to form at least one plug recess such that when adjacent form liners are operatively aligned relative to each other corresponding plug recesses cooperated form a cavity to selectively receive a keystone liner plug having an irregular

Abstract: The emission intensity of each light emitting element in a light source comprising a plurality of light emitting elements can be finely adjusted. Parallel connected variable resistors R1, R2 are connected in series to a monitor diode PD for detecting the emission intensity of light emitting elements LD1, LD2. The voltages Vr1, Vr2 generated at the movable contact of the variable resistors R1, R2 are supplied to the non-inversion input terminals of differential amplifiers OP1, OP2 respectively, while reference voltages Vref1, Vref2 are applied to the inversion input terminals of the differential amplifiers OP1, OP2. When adjusting the emission intensity of the light emitting element LD1, a switching element SW1 is set to a conducting state and a switching element SW2 is set to a non-conducting state, so as to finely adjust the resistance value of the variable resistor R1.

Abstract: The focal surface for an opto-electronic imaging system includes an arrangement of detectors for image recording and a detector carrier or a FPA carrier for holding the detectors. The detectors are each made of at least one solid state element that is bonded to a flexible carrier substrate. The focal surface, or the detectors, respectively, exhibits a curvature, such that a curved field of view can be recorded. In a method for manufacturing a focal surface for opto-electronic imaging systems, at least one solid state element is bonded to a flexible carrier substrate to form flexible detectors, whereby a detector carrier provides a curvature and the flexible detectors are adapted to the curvature of the detector carrier. To manufacture a detector according to the present invention, a solid state element is thinned and bonded to a flexible carrier substrate, such that it is formed in a flexible manner and can be adapted to a curvature of a field of view.

Abstract: In an image-sensing device, a temperature-corrected image signal obtained from a sensor 1 is converted into a digital signal by an A/D converter circuit 2. The image signal thus converted into a digital signal is separated into three color signals, i.e. R, G, and B signals, by an RGB selection circuit 3. An initial state setting circuit 4 adds offset voltages to the R, G, and B signals individually to adjust the white balance for initialization. In actual image sensing, on the basis of the thus initialized R, G, and B signals, a color temperature detection circuit 5 detects the color temperature of the subject, and, on the basis of the detected color temperature, a white balance adjustment circuit 6 adds offset voltages to the R and B signals to adjust the white balance.

Abstract: It is an integrated circuit capable of determining the quenching and the reset of an avalanche photodiode operating in Geiger mode so as to detect single photons falling on the surface of said photodiode. The circuit scheme used makes possible to reduce the size of the circuit down to a single semiconductor chip, to reduce the power dissipation and to reduce the cost of the circuit, at the same time keeping the performance at good level.

Abstract: A method for detecting and compensating inclination of an objective lens includes the steps of: initially driving an optical disk and detecting a record signal while travelling on the track of the optical disk; checking whether a GFS signal according to the rotation of the optical disk is normally detected; checking a center error signal value outputted from the optical pick-up which reads a record data on the optical disk in case that the GFS signal is abnormally detected; and discriminating inclination of the objective lens on the basis of the checked center error signal value, thereby judging inclination of the objective lens quickly and accurately. In order to discriminate inclination of the objective lens by the optical disk driving apparatus, the GFS signal and the center error signal generated according to the rotation of the optical disk are all taken into consideration, so that the inclination of the objective lens in the optical pick-up is accurately and quickly discriminated.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for controlling production operations using fiber optic devices. An optical fiber carrying fiber-optic sensors is deployed downhole to provide information about downhole conditions. Parameters related to the chemicals being used for surface treatments are measured in real time and on-line, and these measured parameters are used to control the dosage of chemicals into the surface treatment system. The information is also used to control downhole devices that may be a packer, choke, sliding sleeve, perforating device, flow control valve, completion device, an anchor or any other device. Provision is also made for control of secondary recovery operations online using the downhole sensors to monitor the reservoir conditions. The present invention also provides a method of generating motive power in a wellbore utilizing optical energy. This can be done directly or indirectly, e.g., by first producing electrical energy that is then converted to another form of energy.

Abstract: The amount of exposure to a light beam is coarsely adjusted by a coarse adjusting unit which has a wider adjustment range, and finely adjusted by a fine adjusting unit which has a narrower adjustment range but a higher adjustment accuracy. With the coarse and fine adjusting units, the amount of light of the light beam for recording an image can be adjusted to a nicety by a relatively inexpensive arrangement.

Abstract: An invisible symbol reading apparatus includes a heating unit for heating an invisible symbol formed on a sample and containing a material which emits infrared light when heated, a detecting unit for detecting infrared light emitted from the invisible symbol, and an arithmetic operation unit for binarizing a detection signal from the detecting unit. The arithmetic operation unit calculates a differential coefficient of the detection signal, that corresponds to a position on the sample. On the basis of upper and lower threshold values set for the differential coefficient, the arithmetic operation unit determines a maximum value of the differential coefficient in a region exceeding the upper threshold value and a minimum value of the differential coefficient in a region smaller than the lower threshold value. The arithmetic operation unit binarizes the detection signal by using the maximum or minimum value as a leading or trailing edge of a binary function.

Abstract: An electrospray apparatus employing multiple electrospray needles mounted on a rotatable plate sequentially delivers multiple sample streams to a mass spectrometer for analysis. The electrospray device includes an electrospray chamber, a rotatable needle supporting plate, a plurality of electrospray needles mounted on the plate, and a charger for applying a charge to droplets delivered to the electrospray chamber by the needles. The rotatable electrospray apparatus provides fast repetitive screening of simultaneously operating chromatography columns with a single mass spectrometer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tandem mass spectrometer and a method for scanning daughter ion spectra which uses a quadrupole mass spectrometer for selection of parent ions and another one for the measurement of the daughter ions.

Abstract: A “folded leg” thermal detector microcantilever constructed of a substrate with at least one leg interposed between a fixed end and a deflective end, each leg having at least three essentially parallel leg segments interconnected on alternate opposing ends and aligned in a serpentine pattern with only the first leg segment attached to the fixed end and only the last leg segment attached to the deflective end. Alternate leg segment are coated on the pentalever with coating applied to the top of the first, third, and fifth leg segments of each leg and to the bottom of the second and fourth leg segments of each leg.

Abstract: An infrared ray receiving element includes a substrate made of a pyroelectric material and having at least one cantilever portion surrounded by a slit, in which at least a part of the cantilever portion in the substrate is uniformly polarized in the same direction and the remainder in the substrate includes a portion polarized at random. At least a pair of electrodes are respectively provided on a top surface and a bottom surface of the cantilever portion.

Abstract: A system and method of density detection in a target object involve irradiating the target object, detecting a first and second discrete number of photons penetrating the target object through respective first and second prescribed volumes and entering respective first and second radiation detectors. First and second numbers of photons detected by the first and second radiation detectors are counted, and a display output signal is generated in response to the first and second numbers. A graphical representation of the densities within the first and second volumes of the target object is displayed.

Abstract: The present two-dimensional image sensor is constituted by: a photoconductive film for converting electromagnetic radiation carrying image information to electric charge; an active matrix substrate including: a pixel accommodating layer for accommodating pixel electrodes connected to the photoconductive film to accumulate the electric charge in the photoconductive film; a wiring layer, located opposite the pixel electrodes across the pixel accommodating layer, for providing gate lines, source lines, etc. to detect the accumulated electric charge; and first and second insulating protection layers interposed between the pixel accommodating layer and the wiring layer; and a common electrode, located opposite the pixel accommodating layer across the photoconductive film, for developing an electric field between itself and the pixel electrodes, wherein: the common electrode is provided in a pixel region in which the pixel electrodes are disposed.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus comprising an optical system for imaging a pattern formed in a reticle onto an article and a reticle stage for supporting the article. A motor is provided for positioning the reticle stage and reticle relative to the optical system and includes a first motor portion and a second motor portion. The first motor portion is connected to the reticle stage and movable relative to the second motor portion. The apparatus further comprises a vibration isolation device configured to isolate vibration resulting from reaction forces created between the first and second motor portions. A method of directing reaction forces created between the first and second motor portions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of detecting a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped body includes the steps of: arranging a first optical sensor in parallel with one face of a body; arranging a second optical sensor in parallel with the other face of the body and also in parallel with the first optical sensor; turning on a light emitting section of the first optical sensor and a light emitting section of the second optical sensor alternately; monitoring the fluctuation of a detection level detected by a light receiving section of the first optical sensor and the fluctuation of a detection level detected by a light receiving section of the second optical sensor; and recognizing the body when the fluctuation of the detection level exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: A production process of a light emitting device capable of easily forming a fixed shape insulator layer irrespective of the quality of the material of a substrate is provided. The process of the present invention includes a process of forming an insulator layer by an electrophotography method, in the production process of a light emitting device equipped with a substrate, light emitting layers formed on the substrate, and an insulator layer mutually partitioning the light emitting layers.

Abstract: A surface position detecting method wherein an object having a region with a pattern structure is relatively scanned relative to surface position detecting means and wherein surface position at plural detection points in the region is detected by use of the surface position detecting means, the method includes detecting an error in the detection by the surface position detecting means, with respect to each of the detection points, which error may result from a difference in pattern structure among the detection points, detecting, in synchronism with relative position of the object and the surface position detecting means, the surface position at each of the detection points by use of the surface position detecting means, and correcting the detected surface position on the basis of the error.

Abstract: A pair of optical sensors are disposed above photopolymer plates and interleaf papers, which are alternately stacked with one another. These optical sensors basically have the same structure. However, the optical sensor is disposed so as to be inclined to an optical axis of reflected light, and therefore, a detection level of the optical sensor substantially becomes low. Accordingly, although the optical sensors each react to the reflected light from the photopolymer plate, the optical sensor does not react to the reflected light from the interleaf paper. As a result, it is determined whether the uppermost layer of the stack is the photopolymer plate or the interleaf paper. In a discriminating device of the present invention, general purpose optical sensors adapted to react to light having such a fixed intensity or greater, are used.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of inspecting influence of stray light which occurs in a radiation image reader. The inspection method comprises the steps of: preparing a storable fluorescent inspection sheet that has stored and recorded a radiation inspection image which has a density pattern in which one or more low-density and high-density regions having a contrast difference of at least 1:20 are arrayed in a horizontal scanning direction; obtaining an image inspection signal representing the radiation inspection image, by photelectrically reading the radiation inspection image from the storable fluorescent inspection sheet; and inspecting the influence of stray light, based on an image reproduced from the image inspection signal.

Abstract: An image recording sheet and a solid-state image detector are used. The sheet has a stimulable phosphor layer laminated on a base, and the solid-state image detector includes a photoconductive layer containing amorphous selenium as its main component and electrodes disposed on opposite sides of the photoconductive layer. An electric field is applied across the photoconductive layer so that avalanche amplification is obtained within the photoconductive layer. The sheet is scanned under the electric field with stimulating light of wavelength of about 600 nm, and photostimulated luminescence light of wavelength of about 400 nm emitted from the fluorescent layer is incident on the photoconductive layer via an optical guide and a stimulating light cut filter. Electric charge generated within the photoconductive layer is detected by a current detecting circuit, whereby a radiation image signal is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides in combination with a ball-valve, an improvement comprising a threadless metallic fitting that incorporates both a male portion and a female portion formed as an integral unitary structure extending from at least one end wall of a housing portion of the ball-valve. The threadless metallic fitting includes a sleeve portion having a female interior surface adapted for receiving one of a tube and a pipe section therein and a male exterior surface having at least two distinct cylindrical sections. There is also a driver member having at least two distinct cylindrical sections for engaging the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion for deforming the sleeve portion and concurrently deforming such one of such tube and pipe section engaged within the sleeve portion when the driver member is forced longitudinally along the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion so as to effect an air tight seal between the pipe section and the female interior surface of the fitting.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for remotely venting or opening a container sealed by a bung. The apparatus comprises a support structure, a means for attachment to the container by a strap, a bung wrench, and means for aligning and rotatably supporting the bung wrench. The alignment means allows the bung wrench to accommodate any deformation of the container face. The bung wrench can include a ratchet for multiple turns of the bung. An extension arm is connected to the bung wrench, and a cable is attachable to the end of the extension arm. The cable is attached to the extension arm, and extended away from the container in a direction whereby pulling the cable sufficient to move the extension arm will produce the desired rotation of the bung, thereby venting the container.

Abstract: A roll-type rotary slide valve having good running properties for a cylinder head unit of a piston-controlled internal combustion engine. For this purpose, the roll-type rotary slide valve is made of austenitic cast iron.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor material for measuring physical parameters capable of configuring a sensor capable of directly measuring a high value of physical parameters such as high stress or high pressure without employing a pressure resistance container.

Abstract: A composition for use in compression refrigeration comprising (A) a refrigerant containing a C1-C8 hydrocarbon as the principal ingredient, and (B) a lubrication base oil primarily formed of a hydrocarbon compound whose non-aromatic-group unsaturation degree is not more than 10% and whose kinematic viscosity is not less than 5 mm2/s or (C) a lubrication base oil whose primary component is a specified polyalkylene glycol derivative having a kinematic viscosity of 5-200 mm2/s at 100°°C.; and a method for lubricating compression refrigerators making use of the composition. The composition and the method of the invention achieve improved antiabrasion and stable operation due to efficient lubrication, and as a result, enhanced lubrication performance and sealing effect, as well as improved refrigeration performance can be attained.

Abstract: A SrAl12O19 green luminescent material is doped with Mn2+ activator ions and at least one trivalent rare earth sensitizer ion species. Preferably, the material contains four rare earth ions: Ce3+, Pr3+, Gd3+ and Tb3+. Optionally, a portion of the aluminum may be substituted with magnesium. The material may be used as a display device or lamp phosphor or as an X-ray diagnostic or laser scintillator.

Abstract: A thermosetting adhesive material for connecting connection terminals provided on the opposing sides of a pair of opposing substrates, contains a thermosetting resin and an insulating inorganic filler,

Abstract: A device for controlling a motor-driven hoist, includes a housing and a control unit supplied with electric energy from a power source and secured to the housing. The control unit has control elements operable from outside the housing between an inactive ready position and an active position for delivering control signals. A transmitter is supplied with electric energy from the power source and receives the control signals from the control unit for wireless transmission of the control signals to a receiver, which is operatively connected to a power controller of the drive of a motor-driven hoist. An activation switch is so operatively connected to the power source that actuation of a control element initiates a supply of electric energy from the power source, whereas the supply of electric energy from the power source is cut, when the control elements occupy their ready position.

Abstract: On a GaAs substrate (1), are formed a DBR (Distributed Bragg Reflector) (3), and a light-emitting layer (5) made of a plurality of layers of AlyGazIn1-y-zP (0≦y≦1, 0≦z≦1) above the DBR (3). A semiconductor layer or a plurality of semiconductor layers (6)-(10) having a number of layers of 1 or more are formed on the light-emitting layer (5), and a grating pattern for scattering light is formed on a surface of the semiconductor layer (9) by photolithography and by etching with a sulfuric acid/hydrogen peroxide based etchant. Thus, a semiconductor device small in radiation angle dependence of light emission wavelength, as well as a manufacturing method therefor, are provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a substrate; a buffer layer including GaN formed on the substrate, wherein surfaces of the buffer layer are c facets of Ga atoms; a separating layer including (InXAl1-X)YGa1-YN (where 0≦X≦1, 0≦Y≦1) formed on the buffer layer, wherein surfaces of the separating layer are c facets of In, Al, or Ga atoms; a channel layer including GaN, InGaN, or a combination of GaN and InGaN formed on the separating layer, wherein surfaces of the channel layer are c facets of Ga or In atoms; and an electron supply layer including AlGaN formed on the channel layer, wherein surfaces of the electron supply layer are c facets of Al or Ga atoms, wherein the AlN composition ratio in the separating layer is smaller than the AlN composition ratio in the electron supply layer.

Abstract: A solid-state quantum computing structure includes a d-wave superconductor in sets of islands that clean Josephson junctions separate from a first superconducting bank. The d-wave superconductor causes the ground state for the supercurrent at each junction to be doubly degenerate, with two supercurrent ground states having distinct magnetic moments. These quantum states of the supercurrents at the junctions create qubits for quantum computing. The quantum states can be uniformly initialized from the bank, and the crystal orientations of the islands relative to the bank influence the initial quantum state and tunneling probabilities between the ground states. A second bank, which a Josephson junction separates from the first bank, can be coupled to the islands through single electron transistors for selectably initializing one or more of the supercurrents in a different quantum state. Single electron transistors can also be used between the islands to control entanglements while the quantum states evolve.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a thin film transistor by setting the temperature of a heat treatment for crystallizing an active layer which is formed on a substrate at a level not deforming the substrate and activating an impurity layer in a heat treatment method different from that employed for the heat treatment, and a semiconductor device prepared by forming a heat absorption film, a semiconductor film, a gate insulating film, and a gate electrode on a substrate, the heat absorption film being provided within a region substantially corresponding to the semiconductor film.

Abstract: The extraction efficiency of a light emitting device can be improved by making the absorbing device layers as thin as possible. The internal quantum efficiency decreases as the device layers become thinner. An optimal active layer thickness balances both effects. An AlGaInP LED includes a substrate and device layers including an AlGaInP lower confining layer of a first conductivity type, an AlGaInP active region of a second conductivity type, and an AlGaInP upper confining layer of a second conductivity type. The absorbance of the active region is at least one fifth of the total absorbance in the light-emitting device. The device optionally includes at least one set-back layers of AlGaInP interposing one of confining layer and active region. The p-type upper confining layer may be doped with oxygen improve the reliability.