Abstract: Steel studs for use in construction having

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for finishing a drywall installation which includes providing drywall mud; providing a continuous twisted strand having a plurality of layers of nonwoven fibrous cellulosic material, wherein at least one individual layer of the plurality of layers of nonwoven fibrous cellulosic material contains an accelerant effective for accelerating setting time of the drywall joint compound; feeding the continuous strand into a cutter and cutting the continuous strand into particles motivated by air pressure so as to generate a stream of cellulosic fibers wherein at least some of the cellulosic fibers contain the accelerant; generating a stream of the drywall joint compound motivated by air pressure; and combining the stream of drywall joint compound with the stream of cellulosic fibers while applying the combined streams onto a predetermined portion of the drywall installation being finished.

Abstract: The invention suggests a device for wrapping a bale with a wrapping sheet, which comprises one or more sensors that detect whether the bale is wrapped properly with the wrapping sheet. A baling press is equipped with such a wrapping device as well as a control or regulating unit (ECU) that receives a signal from the one or more of the sensors and acts to interrupt the wrapping of a bale in the event the signal indicates an improper wrapping process is underway.

Abstract: An automatic tablet dispensing and packaging system, comprising a tablet packaging unit, a tablet dropping unit having door cabinets and slider cabinets, a front hopper for the door cabinets, and rear hoppers detachably mounted in the base plate to minimize rebounding of the released tablets and kinetic force of the tablets being dropped via the corresponding channel.

Abstract: Form-fill-seal machine includes parts for moving a web of packaging material through the machine according to a process path and parts for transforming the web into filled bags, as well as a zipper strip applicator device for supplying a zipper strip for each bag transverse to the process path, by use of a first and a second conveyor, which in the supply direction of the zipper strip are placed one behind the other and are both provided with parts for retaining the zipper strip during supply, a blade being placed between the first and the second conveyor for cutting the zipper strip and the first and the second conveyor being provided with their own first and second drive.

Abstract: There is described an induction sealing device (15) for heat sealing packaging material for producing sealed packages of pourable food products and fed in a first direction (A). The sealing device (15) has induction means (20, 21) interacting with the packaging material by means of a pair of first active surfaces (26) and a pair of second active surfaces (25) interposed between the first active surfaces (26) in the first direction (A); and the second active surfaces (25) have, in the first direction (A), a width (L1) greater than the width (L2) of the First active surfaces (26) at least along most of the length of the first and second active surfaces (26, 25) in a second direction (B) perpendicular to the first direction (A).

Abstract: A thermoplastic retort container for receiving a closure having a compressible gasket. The present invention further includes a sealing system for sealing the finish of a thermoplastic retort container. The sealing system includes a finish configured to engage a compressible gasket within a closure. Moreover, the present invention includes a method of sealing a container using a closure having a compressible gasket, wherein the container has a land portion for engaging the compressible gasket.

Abstract: A packing tool for packing large articles such as image forming. apparatuses has a palette to place the article, and an article-fixing member to secure the article to the palette. The article-fixing member is accommodated in an accommodating section in the palette. When securing the article to the palette, the article-fixing member is pulled out and wound around the article.

Abstract: A process for heat sealing a water soluble film to a water soluble member, wherein an aqueous composition is applied to at least one of the surfaces of said film and said member before said surfaces are heat sealed together.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises:

Abstract: An equestrian saddle comprises a modular construction including a tree having two side panels connected by a bridge of hinged construction whereby the side panels are angularly adjustable, and a seat plate secured to the side panels.

Abstract: A thermal mixer reduces the temperature of flue gas supplied to a fabric filter. Two spray dry absorbers are operable to cool flue gas. A housing of the mixer has first and second inlet passages for gas from the absorbers, an outlet passage for gas to the fabric filter, and a mixing passage. A set of damper vanes extends in the mixing passage and has a mixing position for mixing the flue gases from the inlet passages to supply mixed gas to the outlet passage at relatively high pressure drop but lower temperature if one of the absorbers in not operating. They have a non-mixing position for passage of gases without mixing and at low pressure drop when both absorbers are operating. The invention can also be used to improve mixing of combined gas streams initially having different chemical compositions or amounts of particle loading.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor standing treatment device that has a front panel and a mainframe assembly adapted to be removably attachable to the front panel. The mainframe assembly has an integrally molded latching mechanism having a latch and one or more L shaped guides configured to cooperate with one or more pairs stops for limiting lateral movement of the latch. The latch is adapted to engage a portion of the front panel for securely attaching the front panel to the mainframe assembly. The air purifier may also have a cavity positioned along a bottom edge of a back housing to house an electrical cord provided with the air purifier. Additionally, the air purifier may also have an elongated slot positioned at the apex of the mainframe assembly for allowing one or two handed carrying of the air purifier.

Abstract: A collapsible expandable air filter assembly includes an expandable pleated filter media, a filter frame made from a cardboard blank that is pre-scored, slit, creased and die cut to define a central area enabling air passage therethrough, and side and end panels foldable to positions generally normal to the central area to form a perimeter wall about the central area to receive and support the expanded air filter media. A filter grill is formed from a cardboard blank and has an open central area and laterally opposite marginal side and end walls foldable to enable mounting on the filter frame to assist in retaining the filter media within the filter frame. Separating fingers are formed integral with or separate from but connectable to the filter grill and are adopted to be positioned between adjacent expandable pleats to evenly position and secure the filter pleats.

Abstract: The lawn striping assembly (10, 110) utilizes a C-shaped channel member having a plurality of attachment positions (22, 122). A pair of brackets (46) attach a roller apparatus (16) to the frame (302) of a lawn mower (114). The C-shaped channel member includes a top portion (20, 120) presenting a plurality of attachment positions (22, 122) for retaining a fastener (42, 142, 242) therein. In a more specific sense, the invention utilizes a pair of said C-shaped channel members disposed in back to back relationship with one another.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprises an articulating mowing deck and a caster wheel assembly for supporting and facilitating travel of the mowing deck. The articulating mowing deck includes an inboard deck portion and an outboard deck wing portion. The inboard deck portion and outboard deck wing portion each have at least one cutting blade. The outboard deck wing portion is pivotally attached to the inboard deck portion in a manner so that the outboard deck wing portion is pivotable about a horizontally disposed deck wing pivot axis. The axis extends generally from a forward portion of the articulating mowing deck toward a rear portion of the articulating mowing deck. The outboard deck wing portion is pivotable about the axis between a cutting position and a transport position. When the outboard deck wing portion is in its cutting position, an outboard cutting blade rotates in a plane that is generally parallel to terrain over which the outboard deck wing portion travels.

Abstract: A pull-behind mower for cutting ground vegetation. The mower generally includes a rolling frame and a mowing deck. The deck is independently articulatable relative to the frame on two distinct pivot axes.

Abstract: A hinge assembly hingedly connects a first mower frame member defining a first frame hole to a second mower frame member defining a second frame hole, wherein at least one of the first and second frame members is a frame member of a mower deck of the mower.

Abstract: A harvesting machine for harvesting stalk crops, such as maize or the like, has at least two cutting and intake units which have a series of drum-like cutting and intake elements which can be rotated about essentially vertical axes and are fastened to supporting elements. It is arranged for at least one cutting and intake unit to be pivoted about a pivot axis which is positioned in the direction of travel. When the cutting and intake units are in a transporting position, the view in the direction of travel is significantly improved. This is achieved by at least two intake and cutting units being arranged so they can be pivoted in opposed directions so that one overlies the other in the transporting position and so that those on one side of the machine are spaced from those on the other side of the machine at that position.

Abstract: A crop chopping arrangement for a forage harvester includes a shearbar mounted adjacent a path swept by chopping knives of a chopper drum and being selectively adjustable toward and away from said path so as to adjust the distance between the shearbar and knives as they pass by the shearbar. An arrangement for measuring and/or checking the distance between the shearbar and the knives includes a vibration sensor located to measure the mechanical vibrations in the shearbar produced by the moving knives, and an electronic evaluation circuit. The evaluation circuit is operable for performing a frequency analysis of the signal provided by the vibration sensor so as to derive information indicative of the distance between the shearbar and knives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tine for fixing to a cylindrical carrier bar of a reel, in addition to a tine assembly comprising a carrier bar and a tine. The tine (8) comprises the following: a coil spring section (10) with at least one convolution wound about a coil spring axis (11) as far as a screw line; an engagement section (14), which is immediately adjacent to and leads continuously from the first end (12) of the convolution of the coil spring section (10), terminating in a free end (15); a fixing section (16), which is immediately adjacent to the second end (13) of the convolution and whose free end is bent to form an eyelet (17) with a through opening (18) that projects towards the first end (12) of the convolution; and a bearing section (19) located upstream of the eyelet (17). The coil spring axis (11) and the bending axis (2) are offset in the same direction in relation to the engagement section (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bumper for use with a mower deck. The bumper may include an elongate strip of material having first and second ends and a bend section extending between the first and second ends. The bumper is configured so that at least the first end of the bumper is capable of being secured to a mower deck with the bend section positioned over at least a portion of a trim surface of the mower deck. The bend section of the bumper is capable of absorbing forces when brought into contact with an object that would otherwise contact the trim surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multifilament crimped yarn comprising an aliphatic polyester and methods for producing thereof, and to carpets that are manufactured by using the crimped yarn. The present invention provides an aliphatic polyester multifilament crimped yarn for the carpets comprising an aliphatic polyester having a melting point of equal to or higher than 130° C., said multifilament crimped yarn having crimp elongation rate of the multifilament crimped yarn after being processed with boiling water of 3-35% and breaking strength of 1-5 cN/decitex.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the coating of textile machinery parts with a composite coating bearing finely divided particles dispersed within a metallic matrix.

Abstract: A yarn texturing machine for processing a plurality of synthetic yarns to form a composite yarn, and which comprises a plurality of processing units and a takeup unit. The processing units include at least two yarn feed units, which each withdraw a yarn from a feed yarn package. Also, at least one of the yarn feed units is mounted for movement on the machine frame in such a manner that it permits selecting different yarn feed positions by adjusting the yarn feed unit on the machine frame.

Abstract: A gas turbine plant includes a combustion section, a turbine section, an exhaust section, a temperature detecting unit, and a monitoring unit. The combustion section combusts fuel using air to generate combustion gas. The turbine section is driven with the combustion gas from the combustion section. The exhaust section is connected to the turbine section to exhaust the combustion gas from the turbine section. The temperature detecting unit is provided in the exhaust section to measure a temperature of the combustion gas. The monitoring unit generates a warning signal based on a tolerable level and data corresponding to a temporal change of the temperature measured by the temperature detecting unit to indicate an extraordinary state of the gas turbine plant.

Abstract: A method for predicting oxygen capacity of an LNT during storage phase of such LNT and the amount of NOx stored in the LNT during purge phase thereof as a function of the time history of an output signal produced by an exhaust gas sensor disposed downstream of the LNT. Oxygen storage capacity of the (LNT) is estimated by integrating output signal over time to determine the amount of oxygen stored in the LNT as function of time. The method includes evaluating the integrated output signal at a time the voltage indicates the exhaust has switched from a condition rich of stoichiometry to a condition lean of stoichiometry. A relative amount of oxygen stored in the LNT is calculated at the switch time. The calculation is a function of the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust and an air-fuel ratio of exhaust leaving the LNT.

Abstract: A system for an engine has an upstream emission control device with a washcoat having a predetermined amount of precious metal disassociated with NOx storage material, where the upstream emission control device in a close coupled location to an exhaust manifold of the engine. The system also includes a downstream emission control device coupled to the upstream emission control device. Further, a controller is used for operating the engine lean with retarded ignition timing to generate heat and raise temperatures of said upstream and downstream emission control devices. The controller also determines whether temperature of said upstream device has reached a predetermined value, and in response to said determination, operates the engine rich at least to reduce NOx stored in said upstream emission control device during said lean operation.

Abstract: A method is described for operating an engine coupled to an upstream and downstream emission control device that stores and reacts oxidants such as NOx. The method transitions from lean to stoichiometric or rich operation under various conditions. The amount of fuel used during the stoichiometric or rich operation is minimized by using an upstream three-way catalyst primarily used for NOx storage, and a downstream three-way catalyst primarily used for oxygen storage.

Abstract: A system for an engine is shown that includes an upstream emission control device and a downstream emission control device. The upstream device has a washcoat having a predetermined amount of precious metal disassociated with NOx storage material. In one example, the upstream emission control device located in a close-coupled location receiving untreated exhaust gasses from the engine. A controller is utilized for adjusting parameters of the engine. For example, the controller operates the engine lean, with periodic rich operation to purge stored NOx during at least a portion of low engine airflow and low exhaust temperature conditions. The controller also operates the engine near stoichiometry during at least a portion of other conditions.

Abstract: The ignition timing is sustained at an initial value during a predetermined time beginning at a start of an engine, and is retarded after the predetermined time is elapsed to heat a catalyst at an early time. The predetermined time ends when the negative pressure of an intake pipe or the negative pressure of a brake booster reaches to a predetermined value. That is, the predetermined time is a period, which begins at a start of the engine and ends when a proper negative pressure can be sustained in the brake booster. As a result, it is possible to assure a negative pressure in the brake booster at an early time and to reduce exhaust emission at a start of the engine simultaneously.

Abstract: A non-grounded hydraulic transmission apparatus (16) is provided for transferring power from a power source to a work unit. Transmission apparatus (16) includes an input device (20) having an input shaft (26) coupled to the power source and a plurality of pumps (30) configured to rotate with input shaft (26). Pumps (30) are configured to transfer energy received from the power source into a fluid (22). Transmission apparatus (16) further includes an output device (24) having an output shaft (38) coupled to the work unit and a plurality of turbines (34) configured to rotate output shaft (38). Turbines (34) are configured to remove energy from fluid (22) and transfer said energy to the work unit through output shaft (38).

Abstract: A pneumatic control system is provided for positioning a piston within a cylinder and comprises a positioner for regulating the flow of compressed air into and out of first and second ends of the cylinder. First and second large boosters force compressed air into the respective first and second ends. First and second small boosters and first and second quick exhaust valves collectively exhaust compressed air out of the respective first and second ends. First and second small and large booster check valves interposed between the directional valve and the respective first and second small and large boosters are oriented such that the flow of compressed air through the signal lines and into the first and second small and large boosters may be blocked for increasing the sensitivity of the positioning of the piston.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission including a pump, a motor, and a center section provided with a conduit through which the pump and motor are in fluid communication and a valve. The pump, motor and center section are disposed in a housing having a plurality of walls which at least partially define a sump, the conduit being in fluid communication with the sump through the valve when the valve is open. A hydraulic disconnect mechanism is provided which includes a substantially rigid first portion, and a second portion operatively engaged with the first portion and being at least partially resilient. The valve is operably engaged with and opened by the second portion in response to the first portion being in an engaged position, and the valve is not operably engaged with the second portion when the first portion is in a disengaged position.

Abstract: A hydraulic continuously variable transmission has a variable displacement type first hydraulic system having a first plunger and a plunger abutting section which actuates the first plunger, and a second hydraulic system having a second plunger and provided with an output rotary section which rotates with abutment on the second plunger. A cylinder block rotates about an axis and has a first plunger hole and a second plunger hole which respectively retain the first and second plungers. A hydraulic closing circuit connects the first and second plunger holes and circulates a working oil between the first and second plunger holes. The continuously variable transmission has a distributing valve for controlling circulation of the working oil in the hydraulic closing circuit, a valve hole, formed in the cylinder block, for retaining the distributing valve, and a shaft which penetrates the cylinder block.

Abstract: A piston assembly for use in a motor comprises a cylinder having a bore, an electrically conductive piston reciprocally disposed within the cylinder bore, a gas cavity formed within the piston, and one or more gas bearings associated with the piston, each of the one or more gas bearings including an aperture formed within the piston and an electrically conductive tubular member extending through the aperture, the tubular member having a lumen in communication between the gas cavity and the cylinder bore. The piston assembly may be used in connection with a motor used in a cryocooler that is driven by oscillating magnetic energy fields.

Abstract: A fluid flow regulator for a turbocharged internal combustion engine includes a body and a valve. The body defines a chamber and includes first, second and third ports. The chamber is in fluid communication with the first, second and third ports. A first fluid flow path passes through the first port, through the chamber and through the second port. A second fluid flow path passes through the first port, through the chamber and through the third port. The valve includes a head that is disposed in the chamber. The valve is movable between first and second configurations with respect to the body. The first configuration substantially occludes the second fluid flow path, the second configuration substantially occludes the first fluid flow path, and the plurality of intermediate configurations permit restricted fluid flow along the first and second fluid flow paths.

Abstract: A failure detection apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes failure detecting means (S22-S30) for detecting abnormality of fresh air quantity detecting means (air flow sensor) based on the result of comparison between a fresh air quantity detected by the fresh air quantity detecting means (air flow sensor) and a fresh air quantity reference value set by fresh air quantity reference value setting means (S20), and a supercharger equipped with variable nozzles/vanes. The fresh air quantity reference value setting means sets the reference value (S16) in accordance with not only the operating state (engine speed Ne, fuel injection quantity Qf, etc.) of the engine but also a target vane opening set for the variable nozzles/vanes of the supercharger by target vane opening setting means (S12, S14).

Abstract: An apparatus for converting solar energy to electrical energy and continue to generate electricity even when the solar radiation is not available by directing solar radiation to heating plates, which were mostly immersed in a steam generator to induce water temperature, and process water into steam which interacts with steam turbine and generator assembly to produce electricity. The remnant of the steam after steam to electricity conversion is captured by an elevated condensation collector, which is tilted with the lower side attached to a reservoir, the condensed steam descends into the reservoir, which is also elevated and attached by a water collecting system that collects rain and water from other sources.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steam generator for a liquid metal reactor and a heat transfer method thereof, and more particularly a steam generator for a liquid metal reactor having intermediate fluid forcibly circulated therein and structurally improved coiled heat transfer tubes installed therein, and a heat transfer method of such a steam generator, whereby an accident of the sodium-water reaction is practically prevented and heat transfer efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A method for producing power to drive a load (17) using a working fluid circulating through a system that includes a prime mover (12) having an inlet and an accumulator (20) containing discharge fluid exiting the prime mover. A stream of heated vaporized fluid is supplied at relatively high pressure to the prime mover inlet and is expanded through the prime mover (12) to a lower pressure discharge side where discharge fluid enters an accumulator (20). The discharge fluid is vaporized by passing it through an expansion device (28) across a pressure differential to a lower pressure than the pressure at the prime mover discharge side. Latent heat of condensation in the discharge fluid being discharged from the prime mover is transferred by a heat exchanger (14) to discharge fluid that has passed through the expansion device (28).

Abstract: An integrated-cycle power system and method, comprising thermal transfer assembly, recuperating heat exchanger assembly, heat integrator, thermal conduit assembly and gas turbine. The thermal transfer assembly receives heat emitted from the effluent of a heat source, wherein the heat is preferably in the form of high temperature gas. Within the thermal transfer assembly, the energy of the high temperature gas is transferred to a conductive medium carried within a thermal conduit assembly. Due to a thermal potential between the augmenting heat source effluent and the heat integrator, the augmenting heat-source energy is transferred to the heat integrator, wherein energy from a novel recuperating heat exchange assembly is integrated therewith and introduced into the combustion chamber of a gas turbine. The recuperating heat exchanger assembly receives exhaust heat from the gas turbine and recuperates this energy via the heat integrator back into the combustion chamber of the gas turbine.

Abstract: A new thermodynamic cycle is disclosed for converting energy from a low temperature stream, external source into useable energy using a working fluid comprising of a mixture of a low boiling component and a higher boiling component and including a higher pressure circuit and a lower pressure circuit. The cycle is designed to improve the efficiency of the energy extraction process by recirculating a portion of a liquid stream prior to further cooling. The new thermodynamic processes and systems for accomplishing these improved efficiencies are especially well-suited for streams from low-temperature geothermal sources.

Abstract: A combustion chamber (4) of a gas turbine (1), the combustion space (24) of which is bounded by an annular combustion chamber inner wall (28) and a combustion chamber outer wall,(26), in which in order to generate a working medium (M) a supplied fuel is brought into reaction with supplied combustion air, and the combustion chamber wall (25) of which is provided on the inside with a lining formed from a plurality of heat shield elements (38), with the or each heat shield element (38) together with the combustion chamber wall (25) forming an inner space (40) to which a cooling medium (K) can be applied, is to be designed so as to provide a high level of system efficiency at the same time as having a comparatively simple structure and it should also be possible to disassemble the combustion chamber inner wall (28) in a time-saving manner.

Abstract: A magnetocaloric refrigeration device, placed in a controllable magnetic field, includes a heat release/absorption module. The heat release/absorption module includes a magnetocaloric working unit and at least one heat pipe. The magnetocaloric working unit is made of a magnetocaloric material. The temperature of the unit changes as the magnetic field is applied or removed. The heat pipe includes evaporation and condensation portions respectively extending from top and bottom of the magnetocaloric working unit. When a magnetic field is applied to the magnetocaloric working unit to absorb heat, the lower condensation portion of the heat pipe transfers heat upward to the magnetocaloric working unit. When the magnetic field is removed from the magnetocaloric working unit to release heat, the heat from the magnetocaloric working unit is transferred to the outside through the upper heat release portion. The magnetocaloric refrigeration device has advantages of simple structure, low production cost, and small size.

Abstract: An air feeding apparatus includes an air supplying chamber disposed in a housing, and cold producing plates in the chamber, which are connected to a switching circuit controllable for changing a working mode of the plates from a cold producing one to a heat producing one. A conduit is connected to an outlet of the air supplying chamber, and sticks outside the housing. Air is forced to travel through the air supplying chamber by means of an air pump, and is guided to outside by means of the conduit; thus, the air traveling through the chamber can have temperature changed by the cold producing plates, and can be conveyed to desired locations or into other objects for use.

Abstract: Apparatus to provide effective removal of heat from a high power density device. The apparatus has a heat spreader and a heat sink structure. The heat spreader is divided into one or more chambers. Electromagnetic pumps are placed inside each chamber in a configuration that facilitates easy circulation of liquid metal inside the chamber. The liquid metal preferably is an alloy of gallium and indium that has high electrical conductivity and high thermal conductivity. The liquid metal carries heat from a localized area (over the high power density device) and distributes it over the entire spreader. This results in a uniform distribution of heat on the base of the heat sink structure and hence effective removal of heat by the heat sink structure.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance assembly comprising, a liquid cryogen vessel, a liquid cryogen cooled superconducting magnet disposed within the liquid cryogen vessel, a closed vacuum vessel surrounding the liquid cryogen vessel and spaced from the liquid cryogen vessel, a cooling device fixably attached to the vacuum vessel operable for providing cryogenic temperatures to the superconducting magnet, a heat exchanger device in thermal contact with the liquid cryogen vessel operable for heat exchange, and a bus bar in thermal contact with the cooling device and the heat exchanger device. The cooling device may be a pulse tube cryocooler capable of providing temperatures of about 4 deg K. A thermal bus bar of high purity aluminum or copper is used to connect and provide a spatial separation of a pulse tube cryocooler and a remote recondensor unit, thus reducing the overall height of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to feeding a gas terminal with energy from a ship transporting liquefied gas while said liquefied gas is being transferred between a tank of the ship and a tank of the gas terminal, wherein a portion of the energy produced by the propulsion system of the ship is delivered to the gas terminal.