Abstract: A device for producing spun yarn by means of an airflow acting in a twisting manner on the fibers of an untwisted sliver (1) as the sliver is being conducted into and through a spindle assembly (3). The spindle assembly (3) comprises a spindle head portion (5) which conically tapers toward a spindle inlet opening (2) and is rotatable independently of a spindle core portion (7) through which the yarn is withdrawn. The device suppresses any tendency of the yarn strength to decrease at high, increasing numbers of spindle revolutions.

Abstract: In a power generating plant including a gas turbine which utilizes fuel gas from an oxygen blown gasifier for combustion at a predetermined pressure to drive a primary load, and where the fuel gas is supplied from the gasifier at a pressure higher than the predetermined pressure, an arrangement is provided to decrease the pressure of the fuel gas to a lower pressure required by the gas turbine. This arrangement includes a combustor and an expander downstream of the combustor, the combustor and the expander located between the gasifier and the gas turbine.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine uses compressed air to cool a combustor liner and uses at least a portion of the same compressed air for combustion air. A flow diverting mechanism regulates compressed air flow entering a combustion air plenum feeding combustion air to a plurality of fuel nozzles. The flow diverting mechanism adjusts combustion air according to engine loading.

Abstract: An electricity generating system having a body (159), an annular combustor (14), a turbine (16), a compressor chamber and a compressor (102) positioned within the compressor chamber. An inlet port is in fluid communication with the compressor chamber and an exit port is in fluid communication with the turbine. A plurality of magnets (MG) is secured to the rotor (18) and a stator (22) made of mangnetically attracted material, such as iron, and having a stator winding provided in the body (159). The stator winding is positioned in close proximity to the plurality of magnets mounted to the rotor whereby rotation of the rotor (18) induces a current in the winding.

Abstract: A reduced toxicity fuel satellite propulsion system including a reduced toxicity propellant supply (10) for consumption in an axial class thruster (14) and an ACS class thruster (16). The system includes suitable valves and conduits (22) for supplying the reduced toxicity propellant to the ACS decomposing element (26) of an ACS thruster. The ACS decomposing element is operative to decompose the reduced toxicity propellant into hot propulsive gases. In addition the system includes suitable valves and conduits (18) for supplying the reduced toxicity propellant to an axial decomposing element (24) of the axial thruster. The axial decomposing element is operative to decompose the reduced toxicity propellant into hot gases. The system further includes suitable valves and conduits (20) for supplying a second propellant (12) to a combustion chamber (28) of the axial thruster, whereby the hot gases and the second propellant auto-ignite and begin the combustion process for producing thrust.

Abstract: The ignition system includes an optical source capable of producing light having physical characteristics sufficient for optically driven chemical disassociation of a hydrogen peroxide oxidizer; and, an optical delivery system for providing optical delivery of light from the optical source to a combustion chamber. The ignition system is used for a propulsion producing engine having a combustion chamber for the introduction of a fuel and a hydrogen peroxide oxidizer. The initiation of combustion is produced by the non-linear, optical interaction of the produced light with a fuel and the oxidizer present in the combustion chamber, thereby leading to molecular disassociation of the oxidizer such that there is initiation of combustion.

Abstract: A coating with the ability to protect (1) the inside wall (i.e., lining) of a rocket engine combustion chamber and (2) parts of other apparatuses that utilize or are exposed to combustive or high-temperature environments. The novelty of this invention lies in the manner a protective coating is embedded into the lining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle for suppressing jet noise. The nozzle has an arrangement of tabs that extend in radially inward and outward directions. The tabs cause the formation of vortices which pull into mixing engagement the exhaust gas streams from the core and fan ducts and the ambient air. In addition, various construction details are developed for the tab arrangement including tabs that are directed radially inwardly and outwardly, and tabs that are continuous with the nozzle duct therebetween.

Abstract: A converter for purifying exhaust gases from lean-burn engines, in particular for controlling the amount of NOx and soot from a diesel engine in transient operation such as a vehicle. The converter contains a catalyst bed with a catalyst effective for NOx reduction with a chemical reductant when the catalyst bed is with a certain temperature window and when the ratio between the molar amount of chemical reductant and NOx is above a certain minimum ratio. The catalyst bed is heated or cooled to a temperature within the temperature window and a switching valve is provided for reverse flowing the exhaust gases through the converter to maintain the catalyst bed at a temperature within the temperature window for a longer time than is possible with a conventional non-flow-reversing converter.

Abstract: In order to check the functional capability of a three-way catalytic converter of a lambda-controlled internal-combustion engine, the efficiency of the catalytic converter is determined in a conventional way by determining the oxygen storage capability of the catalytic converter. In order to be able to adjust the efficiency with regard to temperature changes, a substitute value for the temperature in the catalytic converter is calculated. Using this substitute value, the efficiency, which has been determined for the catalytic converter, is adjusted for temperature influences. The measure of the functional capability of the catalytic converter thus obtained is accurate even after non-steady-state operating phases of the internal-combustion engine when the catalytic converter is not yet isothermal.

Abstract: An air-fuel ratio controller for an internal combustion engine with a catalytic converter in an exhaust passage has an air-fuel ratio sensor, an engine sensor, and a control unit. The air-fuel ratio sensor produces a signal indicative of an air-fuel ratio of an exhaust gas in the exhaust passage on an upstream side of the catalytic converter. The engine sensor produces a signal indicative of misfiring of the engine. The control unit is operatively coupled to the air-fuel ratio sensor and the engine sensor. The control unit computes an estimated quantity of oxygen to be stored in the catalytic converter based on the signal from the air-fuel ratio sensor, and determines if the engine is misfiring based on the signal from the engine sensor.

Abstract: In an engine 3, the phase of an intake camshaft 6 and/or an exhaust camshaft 7 for opening and closing intake valves 4 and/or exhaust valves 5 can be changed relative to a crankshaft 9, and NOx produced during lean-burn operation is occluded by a NOx occlusion catalyst 14. An ECU 2 of a control device 1 increases the amount of fuel such that an air-fuel ratio A/F used during the lean-burn operation is enriched by an enrichment amount R1, to thereby purge the NOx occlusion catalyst of NOx occluded therein and controls to change the phase CAIN of the intake camshaft 6 towards the advance side relative to the crankshaft 9.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for driving a hydraulic system of a construction machine, in particular a hydraulic excavator, having a plurality of control blocks which are fed via at least one pump each and each drive a plurality of hydraulically operated actuators of the construction machine. At least two control blocks are designed to drive the same actuator. The delivery capacity of the pump of the second control block can be connected up to the actuator via a delay element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a electro-hydraulic system of an earthmoving machine. The electro-hydraulic system may include a pump providing fluid to at least one fluid system. The electro-hydraulic system also includes an engine connected to the pump, and a controller for providing a commands to the engine. The method includes the steps of determining a desired characteristic of the fluid system, comparing the desired characteristic with a deliverable characteristic of the fluid system, and generating a power boost in response to the comparison; thereby controlling the electro-hydraulic system.

Abstract: A hydraulic door opener provides a simplified mechanism for two-speed operation and for controlling the release of a brake that normally holds the door against movement. The mechanism includes a bypass valve between a fluid reservoir feeding the pump and the close control line running between the pump and the hydraulic motor. Fluid flow is directed from the close control line so that the door can be closed at slower rate than it is opened using a single speed motor. A brake control valve releases the brake when the control lines are pressurized.

Abstract: A specific type of hydraulic fan drive system is provided for engine drive machines, such as on road and off road machines, such as buses, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and so on. The hydraulic fan drive systems turn a cooling fan (39) which provides airflow to cool the engine on such machines. This system uses a proportional pressure reducing valve (34) (or combination of valves providing a pressure reducing function) between the pump (12) and the fan motor (38). This valve (34) or (combination of valves) controls the pressure drop across the fan motor (38) based on a control signal from an electronic controller (50). The valve allows as little or as much flow to pass as is required to maintain this pressure drop at the load (the fan motor (38)).

Abstract: An axle driving apparatus in which a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor which constitute a hydrostatic transmission are disposed on a center section. In a horizontal portion of the center section are provided a pair of linear oil passages in parallel to each other. A pair of arcuate ports are provided on a pump mounting surface formed on the horizontal portion of the center section. The pair of arcuate ports are substantially perpendicular with respect to the direction in which the oil passages extend. The axis of slanting movement of a movable swash plate of the hydraulic pump extends laterally of the vehicle body on which the axle driving apparatus is provided. The rotating direction of an arm provided on a control shaft for slantingly operating the movable swash plate is coincident with the operating direction of a control rod connected with a speed changing member. Thus, the link mechanism for connecting the speed changing member and the control arm for the movable swash plate is simplified.

Abstract: Thermal machines are known in prior art. They generally differ considerably from the theoretically most advantageous engine in respect of pressure-volume cycles or have a complicated structure. The object of the present invention is to eliminate these drawbacks and achieve a new type of thermal machine. The advantages of the invention include a nearly ideal phasing of pressure-volume cycles, built-in power regulation and insignificant mechanical losses. This is achieved by using inversely linked connecting rods (9), four-chamber cylinders and a crankshaft (7) provided with rolling contact bearings with insertable rolling elements.

Abstract: A hydrogen-ozone fueled power plant system that can be used for a variety of purposes including vehicles such as automobiles and trucks. The system includes a master generator for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water, another generator for producing ozone using the oxygen produced from the master generator and apparatus for supplying the hydrogen and ozone to the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The steam produced during the combustion cycle is uniquely condensed into water that is returned to the fuel storage tank component of the system that supplies water to the master generator.

Abstract: A control method for use in controlling the operation of a turbo-charged engine comprises the steps of: using at least one engine parameter to derive a predicted transient air pressure value; sensing an actual air pressure value using a pressure sensor; and comparing the actual air pressure value with the predicted transient air pressure value to determine a predicted boost pressure error. The boost pressure error may be used in determining whether or not the pressure sensor is operating properly. It may also be used in determining whether the engine is in a transient condition, allowing the improvement in the response of the turbo-charger and this reduces turbo-lag.

Abstract: Internal combustion engine with as exhaust pressure regulator (10) arranged in an exhaust conduit (5) for regulating the exhaust counter-pressure in the engine cylinders. Upstream of the exhaust pressure regulator, the exhaust conduit communicates via valve means (17) with the intake side of an air compressor (14) to make possible pre-charging of the compressor during engine braking.

Abstract: A method (100) and system for actively controlling the temperature of engine (10) exhaust gas entering an aftertreatment device and thereby controlling undesirable emissions. Through control of the turbine blade position of a variable geometry turbocharger (16), the temperature of the exhaust gas entering the aftertreatment device is maintained within the operating temperature window for the device, and at the same time, achieves the fuel economy benefits associated with turbocharging.

Abstract: An exhaust gas turbine portion of a vehicle engine turbocharger is provided with at least one variable guide-blade cascade with guide blades in a nozzle opening to the turbocharger rotor for effectively changing the cross section of the exhaust flow to the rotor wherein the angle of the guide blades is selectively settable by an adjusting device. The width dimension of the gap between the ends of the guide-blade cascade and the casing wall defining the nozzle is adjustable between a substantially zero gap dimension and a maximum gap dimension.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine having one or more parallel exhaust-driven turbochargers that each comprise an activatable delivery capacity adjusting unit for variable adjustment of the boost air delivery capacity with malfunction monitoring of each individual delivery capacity adjusting unit wherein, upon detection of a malfunction of a respective delivery capacity adjusting unit, a corresponding malfunction datum is emitted.

Abstract: A multistage two-phase turbine having multiple stages to receive fluid, each stage having an inlet and outlet comprising nozzles at the inlet to each stage to accelerate the fluid that consists of a mixture of gas and liquid, to form two-phase jets; a rotating separator structure to receive and separate the two-phase jets into gas streams and liquid stream in each stage; the turbine having a rotating output shaft, and there being structure to convert the kinetic energy of the liquid streams into shaft power; structure to remove the separated liquid from at least one stage and transfer it to nozzles at the next stage; structure to remove the separated liquid from the last stage and transfer it to primary outlet structure; and structure to remove the separated gas from at least one stage and transfer it to a secondary outlet structure.

Abstract: A dome assembly for a gas turbine engine combustor includes an annular combustor dome with a substantially annular flat dome plate and at least one circular opening in the dome plate. A seal plate flange with a flat aft facing surface has a central ring circumscribed about a centerline axis and extends aftwardly from the seal plate flange. The central ring is disposed through the circular opening in the dome plate and the central ring includes a central bore coaxially aligned with the circular opening. A baffle has a cylindrical tubular mounting portion extending upstream through the central bore and is fixedly joined to the seal plate and a flare portion extending aft from the seal plate flange. A carburetor including an air swirler having an annular exit cone is joined to the baffle with the exit cone disposed within the cylindrical tubular mounting portion of the baffle. An aft end of the central ring is joined to the dome plate by a swage joint.

Abstract: A regenerative thermo-acoustic energy converter includes a regenerator assembly located within an acoustic resonator room filled with gas, the regenerator assembly includes a regenerator located between a cold heat exchanger and a warm heat exchanger and a non-dissipative bypass circuit filled with gas connected across the regenerator assembly.

Abstract: Each of the n-type and p-type thermoelectric semiconductors (8, 9) are regularly arranged so that both end faces thereof form approximately flush interconnection end faces (3a, 3b) and are joined together through insulation, and interconnection electrodes (7) for alternately electrically connecting the n-type and p-type thermoelectric semiconductors (8, 9) are formed on both interconnection end faces (3a, 3b) to electrically connect the n-type and p-type thermoelectric semiconductors in series, thus obtaining a thermoelectric device block (3). A pair of connecting electrodes (6a, 6b) is formed to be electrically connected to the respective thermoelectric semiconductors corresponding to one end and the other end of a set of thermoelectric semiconductors connected in series in the thermoelectric device block (3).

Abstract: A double-tube type heat exchanger has a restriction hole (6), formed on an inner tube (3), through which a refrigerant introduced into an outer tube (3) is introduced into the inner tube (3) while the refrigerant expands. Therefore, a part of the refrigerant introduced into the outer tube (3) can be introduced into the inner tube (2) from the restriction hole (6) while the refrigerant expands. That is, the restriction hole (6) formed on the inner tube (2) serves as an expansion mechanism of a bypass flow. Therefore, this double-tube type heat exchanger (1) allows an injection circuit or a super-cooling circuit to be compactly and inexpensively constructed.

Abstract: A process for treating carbide tool bits used by the electronics industry for printed circuit board (“PCB”) fabrication combines a cryogenic cycle with two or more tempering cycles. The tool bits are subjected to a cryogenic cycle having a ramp down phase during which the tool bits are ramped down in a dry cryogenic environment to about −300° F. over between about six (6) and eight (8) hours, followed by a cryogenic hold phase during which the tool bits are held at about −300° F. over between about twenty-four (24) and thirty-six (36) hours, followed by a cryogenic ramp up phase during which the tool bits are ramped up to about −100° F. over between about six (6) and eight (8) hours. That is followed by a first tempering cycle having a ramp up phase during which the tool bits are ramped up in a dry tempering environment to about 350° F. over about one-half (½) hour, followed by a hold phase during which the tool bits are held at about 350° F.

Abstract: A hybrid air-conditioner comprises a vapor adsorption cycle air-conditioner, a vapor compression refrigerating cycle air-conditioner, an external heat source circuit and the like. In the case where the external heat source temperature is in a high temperature range, the cooling operation is performed using only the vapor adsorption cycle air-conditioner. In the case where the external heat source temperature is in a low temperature range, the cooling operation is performed using only the vapor compression refrigerating cycle air-conditioner. In the case where the external heat source temperature is in an intermediate temperature range, the cooling operation is performed using both the vapor adsorption cycle air-conditioner and the vapor compression refrigerating cycle air-conditioner. As a result, the temperature restrictions on the vapor adsorption cycle air-conditioner can be removed and the range of operation allowance can be widened.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a control system for an ice making system. The ice making system includes an ice maker, and an ice storage bin for receiving ice pieces formed by the ice maker. The control system controls the ice maker and includes optic elements for emitting and receiving a beam of light directed across the upper portion of the bin. The control system senses when the ice maker is ready to harvest ice pieces and then directs a beam of light or light signal from a first side of the ice storage bin, across the bin toward a second side of the ice storage bin. The control system senses for the light signal at the second side of the ice storage bin and if ice pieces block the path of the light signal, the control system prevents ice harvesting from the ice maker. The optic elements of the control system include a light emitting element and a light receiving element.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a new temperature zone of freezer compartment as a compartment having a new temperature zone not higher than a lower limit of a maximum ice forming temperature zone and higher than a freezing temperature zone. The new temperature zone may be added as one of selective temperature zones for a switchable compartment which can be switchable so as to have a refrigerating compartment temperature zone, an icing temperature zone, a vegetable compartment temperature zone and a freezer compartment temperature zone.

Abstract: A vapor compression refrigeration system includes an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser interconnected in a closed-loop system. In one embodiment, a multifunctional valve is configured to receive a liquefied heat transfer fluid from the condenser and a hot vapor from the compressor. A saturated vapor line connects the outlet of the multifunctional valve to the inlet of the evaporator and is sized so as to substantially convert the heat transfer fluid exiting the multifunctional valve into a saturated vapor prior to delivery to the evaporator. The multifunctional valve regulates the flow of heat transfer fluid through the valve by monitoring the temperature of the heat transfer fluid returning to the compressor through a suction line coupling the outlet of the evaporator to the inlet of the compressor.

Abstract: A window-type of integrated air-conditioner is mainly characterized in that the assembly of evaporator is composed of several sections of the evaporator connected from the beginning to the end and is arranged in a folded form, its condensers are two sets, to see from the top, they are arranged in a V shape, the intersecting point of the two sets of the condensers is towards the inside of the room, using the present invention has the advantages of higher heat-exchanging efficiency, low noise, well-distribution of heat exchange and marked increase of energy-to-efficiency ratio, etc., such as a window-type of air-conditioner with the refrigerating capacity 2500 W, after this structure is used, its noise can be reduced to 45 dB(A), the energy-to-efficiency ratio can reach 2.5 W/W so as to effectively overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, it is a more ideal new window-type of air-conditioner.

Abstract: A method and system for fully evacuating refrigerant from storage devices, appliances, and refrigerant systems. An evacuation system is provided with a vacuum pump including a housing containing an electric motor positioned with its stator in heat conductive contact with the inner surfaces of the housing. The electric motor is used to drive a rotating-vane, rotary compressor that provides positive displacement suction on the device being evacuated of refrigerant. The vacuum pump further includes an external cooling system positioned about the housing to dissipate heat that builds up within the housing during periods of low refrigerant flow. The external cooling system includes tubular fins contained within a shell and held in abutting contact with an outer surface of the housing and a fan for forcing cooling air flow over and through the fins.

Abstract: A heat pump air conditioner has a heat exchanger, a separator for separating refrigerant discharged from the heat exchanger into gas refrigerant and liquid refrigerant, and a compressor. Gas refrigerant in the separator is sucked into the compressor through a gas suction pipe. Oil-dissolved liquid refrigerant in the separator is also sucked through an oil return hole formed at a bottom of the gas suction pipe into the compressor. At the time of starting the air conditioner, when it is judged that a surface of liquid refrigerant in the separator is rapidly lowered to the oil return hole, a rotational speed of the compressor is controlled so that an amount of refrigerant discharged from the compressor is decreased. As a result, the surface of liquid refrigerant is kept higher than the oil return hole, and oil shortage of the compressor is restricted.

Abstract: A chilling apparatus for chilling a liquid in a container includes a compartment sized to accept and retain the container; and a coolant receptacle adjoining a side portion of the compartment, for retaining a coolant, e.g., an ice/water mixture. The adjoining side portion has at least one aperture that allows the coolant to flow through to enter the compartment and surround the container therein. The liquid in the container is rapidly chilled via heat transfer between the container wall and the coolant when the container is rotated within the compartment. The rotation may be performed manually, e.g., via a holding member and hand-crank attached to the top of the container, or automatically via an electric motor. The apparatus is particularly useful for chilling canned beverages. The apparatus can be configured to impart wobbling rotation to the container to achieve even faster chilling times.

Abstract: A mass and heat transfer device uses a substantially vertical surface to separating a first fluid space from a second fluid space with the first fluid space containing a downward flowing liquid in at least a partially flooded state and an upward flowing gas contained at least partially within the downward flowing liquid. A fluid distribution surface with one or more apertures is provided within the first fluid space with the apertures controlling the downward passage and distribution of the downward flowing liquid and the upward passage and distribution of the upward flowing gas. A heat transfer fluid is used in the second fluid space for heat transfer with fluids in the first fluid space. The fluid distribution surface can be used in a horizontal, vertical or angled position and in annular, cylindrical, and hexahedral forms.

Abstract: To achieve a silent, noiseless operation supercooling degree-controlled expansion valve 10 wherein vibration of a valve element 14 induced by refrigerant flow changes is suppressed and a spring 18 presses valve element 14 in an oblique direction inclined with respect to an axial direction thereof against a surrounding member 12 to thereby restrict vibration of the valve element.

Abstract: Fire prevention and suppression system is provided for human occupied computer rooms and other industrial and public facilities. The equipment of the system provides low-oxygen environments with climate control and at normal atmospheric or slightly increased pressure. The system employs an oxygen-extraction apparatus, which supplies oxygen-depleted air inside an enclosed area communicating with the device. A fire-extinguishing composition is provided for continuous use in human occupied environments, being mostly a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen having oxygen content ranging from 12% to 18%.

Abstract: The process and the apparatus serve for the low-temperature fractionation of air in a rectification system that has at least one pressure column and one low-pressure column. Feed air is compressed to a first pressure p1 in a first compressor, purified in a purification stage, cooled and at least in part introduced into the pressure column. At least one liquid fraction from the pressure column is fed into the low-pressure column. A nitrogen-rich fraction from the low-pressure column is warmed and mixed with feed air. The warmed nitrogen-rich fraction is mixed with the feed air downstream of the feed air purification stage. The mixture of feed air and nitrogen-rich fraction is further compressed in a second compressor to a second pressure p2 which is higher than the first pressure p1.

Abstract: A corrugated structured packing for forming into modules for use in a rectification column, having a crimp pattern which is asymmetrical about a line drawn perpendicular to the centerline of the structured packing sheet and whose axial distance along the centerline from trough to adjacent peak is not evenly divided on either side of the centerline, serving to reduce pressure losses that are not efficient in promoting mass transfer and thus reducing the requisite column height.

Abstract: A cryogenic rectification system comprising a rare gas concentrator column for producing a liquid having an enhanced concentration of krypton and xenon, and which processes atmospheric fluids and also produces gaseous oxygen and liquid nitrogen.

Abstract: A double-purpose earlobe ornament usable as stud and earring comfortable to wear comprises an earlobe-support 1 adapted to come in contact with the outer side 9 of the earlobe that is provided in the upper part of an ornamental piece 7, an earlobe-holder 6 adapted to elastically come in contact with a spot on the inner side of the earlobe corresponding to the earlobe-support 1 that is provided in the lower part of the ornamental piece 7 so as to be elastically turned upright, the earlobe-support 1 being shaped flat in the upper portion thereof and gently curved away from the outer side of the earlobe in the lower portion thereof and having an opening 5 extending over part or the whole of the gently curved portion, a piercing pin 3 provided at the back of the opening 5 so as to be rotatable when passed through the opening 5, the piercing pin 3 being adapted to pass through the earlobe-holder 6 turned upright and extend from the outer side to the inner side of the earlobe substantially at right angles to the ea

Abstract: After a film made of SiO2 is formed on at least a part of a bonding surface of a first glass member, a part of or the whole bonding surface being formed with a metal film, a second glass member is hot-pressed against the bonding surface at a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature. As the second glass member is hot-pressed by way of the SiO2 film against the bonding surface of the first member made of glass or the like having its bonding surface formed with a metal film, the two glass members are firmly bonded together, the bonding surface would be less likely to peel off, and the metal film would not be damaged.

Abstract: A system for melting and delivering glass to a work area such as spinners for making fiberglass includes a melter with heaters so arranged that the “hot spot” in the molten glass is located away from the walls and corrosion sensitive parts so that the various elements of the melter wear out at substantially the same time. The system is further provided with a dual exhaust arrangement when the melter, conditioner and forehearth are located on the same floor of the plant, the first exhaust being at the juncture of the melter and conditioner, and the second being an alternating replacement for one of the heating/cooling orifices and mechanisms in the conditioner, so as to effectively limit the amount of corrosive volatiles reaching the forehearth.

Abstract: A feeder tube assembly for a feeder bowl of a glass melting furnace forehearth. The feeder tube assembly has an horizontally extending elongate support arm, and a feeder tube that is carried by the support arm at a location near an end of the support arm. The feeder tube is rotatable about its longitudinal central axis with respect to the support arm, and the support arm carries drive elements for rotating the feeder tube about its longitudinal central axis. The support arm is supported on a vertically extending servo motor actuated linear actuator, and the elevation of the support arm is adjustable by actuation of the linear actuator, a releasable brake being provided to prevent rotation of the servo motor when it is desired to prevent a change in elevation of the support arm.

Abstract: A neck ring arm assembly for a glass container forming machine of the individual section type comprising a horizontally extending invert shaft and a vertically extending cylinder with a rack that engages a spur gear attached to the invert shaft to oscillate the invert shaft. In a first embodiment, the invert shaft has an inner annular sleeve keyed to it, and the inner annular sleeve has a polygonal exterior, preferably a hexagonal exterior. First and second outer annular sleeves surround the inner annular sleeve to be oscillatable therewith, but reciprocable with respect thereto.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a 2-5 inch diameter glass substrate for a magnetic disc in which a plate glass is press molded using a mold formed of a super-hard material and having a surface of a prescribed roughness. Ion implantation using nitrogen ions is performed on the surface of the mold, after which ion implantation using palladium ions, platinum ions, and carbon ions is performed in the order given. Finally, the surface of the mold is coated with a graphite or amorphous diamond-like carbon coating.