Abstract: A piston for use in an engine. The piston includes a piston head having at least one ring groove. The piston also includes a piston skirt coated with a first thickness of a bronze coating material, and a side panel adjacent the piston skirt that is coated with a second thickness of the bronze coating material. The first and second thicknesses of the bronze coating material are different. In some embodiments, the bronze coating material also includes aluminum.

Abstract: A plurality of different layers of filter media are used to remove siloxanes from a gas stream. Based on an analysis of the specific gas stream to be filtered, a filter media having an average pore size enabling the preferential removal of a specific class of contaminants is selected for each different class of contaminants. The layers are arranged in sequential order such that contaminants having a higher molecular weight are preferentially removed by the first layers. Collectively, the layers define a segmented activity gradient that enables each class of contaminants present in the gas stream to be preferentially removed in a different layer, preventing removal competition between different classes of contaminants. Preferable adsorption media exhibit a relatively narrow range of pore sizes. Both inorganic adsorption media and carbon-based adsorption media exhibiting a relatively narrow range of pore sizes can be used.

Abstract: The application describes embodiments of an apparatus including a plurality of first channels, each having an inlet, an outlet, and a first path length between the inlet and the outlet, and a plurality of second channels, each having an inlet, an outlet, and a second path length between the inlet and the outlet. The second path length is different from the first path length, and each second channel is adjacent to at least one first channel. The application also describes embodiments of a process including suppressing electromagnetic radiation using a filter comprising a plurality channels, and simultaneously passively canceling noise at the outlets of the plurality of channels. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: For PSA or TSA prepurifiers, the temperature rise on adsorption is particularly troublesome when the temperature rise reaches the end of the bed at the end of the adsorption step. This results in an increase in the CO2 and N2O concentration at the end of the cycle. Addition of a regenerator in the middle of the adsorption layer will reduce the temperature rise at the end of the bed and thus enhance the performance of the bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating freshwater using exhaust combustion gas and seawater includes a water spraying unit that sprays the seawater into the exhaust combustion gas; and a freshwater collecting unit that collects the freshwater from the exhaust combustion gas into which the seawater is sprayed.

Abstract: A method for removing an acidic gas from a raw gas containing the acid gas by contacting the raw gas with an aqueous alkanol amine solution, characterized in that a composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing a polyoxyalkylene group and a fine silica powder is caused to be present. In some embodiments, a composition comprising the above-mentioned organopolysiloxane and a fine silica powder is added appropriately according to the state of foaming in an acidic gas removing reaction system from the outside of the system, or use is made of an alkanol amine containing in advance a composition comprising the above-mentioned organopolysiloxane and a fine silica powder. In preferred embodiments, the fine silica powder has a specific surface area of 50 m2/g or more, and/or the composition comprising the above-mentioned organopolysiloxane and a fine silica powder is used in an amount of 0.1 to 5000 ppm relative to the alkanol amine.

Abstract: A method and system for producing inert rich gas includes a source of combustion byproducts and a separation system for separating inert and non-inert substances in the combustion byproducts. The source of combustion byproducts can include an air/fuel engine which also powers the separation system.

Abstract: A purification and delivery system delivers a high-pressure fluid (e.g., carbon dioxide) to a process area and includes a fluid supply tank with a fluid in a liquid state. A purification section is provided in the system and includes at least one purification unit to remove at least one component from the fluid, and a high-pressure pump is disposed downstream from the fluid supply tank and proximate the process area. The high-pressure pump pressurizes the fluid to a process pressure that is greater than the pressure of the fluid within the fluid supply tank. By providing the high-pressure pump proximate the process area, the distance at which high-pressure fluid must be transported while maintaining required operating temperatures and pressures is minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air purifier having a small size so as to be easily mounted to various home appliances, and preventing ozone which is harmful to a human body from being generated, the air purifier including an insulating dielectric including a solid; a discharge electrode provided in the insulating dielectric; a ground electrode provided in the insulating dielectric and spaced for a predetermined distance from the discharge electrode; and a power supply coupled with the discharge electrode and the ground electrode for supplying a high voltage thereto.

Abstract: An indoor air circulation sterilizing device is provided. The sterilizing device is installed to a return air inlet on the ceiling. The sterilizing device includes a frame body, at least three separator plates and a sterilizing lamp set. The frame body is composed of a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes a plurality of containing grooves intermittently disposed thereon. The containing grooves can provide the separator plates to be disposed thereon. Several penetrating holes are formed on the separator plates. Each two adjacent separator plates are so disposed that the penetrating holes are mutually shifted. The sterilizing lamp set is disposed on the separator plates and is connected with the frame body. Therefore, there is provided a longer path for air to flow in the separator plates with a slower flowing speed, thereby sterilizing the bacteria in the air by employing the sterilizing lamp set.

Abstract: The invention relates to the food industry, namely, to the devices for preparation of spumescent oxygen cocktail, that is a beverage saturated with oxygen wherein gaseous oxygen is present in liquid in form of bubbles. The personal device for preparation of spumescent oxygen cocktail comprising a tank with liquid and a gas bottle made in form of a tank wherein pressurized oxygen is contained. The gas bottle is equipped with an outlet valve through which it is connected with a nozzle made in form of a sprayer to be placed in the tank with liquid to provide formation of spumescent oxygen cocktail when oxygen is fed into the liquid. The gas tank is made from food aluminum or sheet metal with a wall thickness of 0.1 to 0.83 mm, 0.1 to 90 l of oxygen are contained in the bottle under a pressure within the range from 2 to 30 atm, oxygen being fed into the liquid at a rate up to 1.5 l/min.

Abstract: A container assembly (10) for retaining a liquid (16) during aging of the liquid (16) includes a container (12), a flavor insert (224) and an insert retainer (222). The container (12) defines a chamber (226) that retains the liquid (16). Further, the container (12) includes a wall (228B) having a container opening (228D) and a movable section (18) that selectively closes the container opening (228D). The flavor insert (224) imparts a flavor on the liquid (16). The insert retainer (222) is positioned in the chamber (226). The insert retainer (222) selectively retains the flavor insert (224) in the chamber (226) so that the flavor insert (224) can selectively removed from the insert retainer (222) and the container (12) via the container opening (228D) when the container (12) retains the liquid (16). In one embodiment, the flavor insert (224) can be selectively inserted into the insert retainer (222) via the container opening (228D) when the container (12) is retaining the liquid (16).

Abstract: A system for dispensing a metered volume of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage dispenser. The system includes: a storage tank for containing a supply of unheated water, a dispensing tank, and a delivery line communicating with the brew chamber and with the dispensing tank at an intermediate level demarcating the interior of the dispensing tank into upper and lower compartments wherein the volume of the upper compartment is equal to the metered volume. The system also includes a vent valve communicating via a vent line with the upper compartment, and a supply line connecting the storage tank to the lower compartment. An air pump is arranged to deliver pressurized air to the upper compartment. A water pump in the supply line is arranged to deliver water from the storage tank to the lower compartment. A heater for heating water is received in the dispensing tank.

Abstract: A coffee-making machine includes: a nozzle from which an airborne stream of liquid containing coffee extract is ejected under pressure, a funnel downstream of the nozzle for receiving the ejected coffee extract and draining it substantially without retention, and a frothing member positioned in or upstream of the funnel and against which the airborne stream of liquid from the nozzle impinges directly and by which air is entrained in the liquid.

Abstract: A cooking vessel that combines the functions of a grill and an oven. The vessel includes a cooking chamber having an upwardly arched ceiling comprised of fire brick. A cooking surface is located within the cooking chamber. A pull-out mechanism is attached to the cooking surface and is adapted to move the cooking surface in and out of the cooking chamber through a front opening. The front opening defines a baffle, which traps heat in the cooking chamber. Two infrared gas burners, located below and outboard from the cooking surface, heat food located on the cooking surface directly. Radiant heat from the ceiling indirectly heats the food.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing and distributing alimentary products formed of a portion of ice-cream, mousse, or the like contained between two biscuits, wafers, waffles or other bakery products comprises at least a biscuits dispenser; a container suited to receive the product; means suited to drive biscuits from said dispenser to said container; means for compressing the product and means 4 for ejecting the final product; as well as a lever or an equivalent means suited to control the movement of the above-mentioned elements.

Abstract: A baking sheet having a substantially flat silicone cooking surface, two rods extending along and coupled to opposite sides of the cooking surface, and two thermo-resistant handles coupled to and extending between the two rods. The thermo-resistant handles may be connected to the rods using thermo-resistant connectors. The connectors can disconnect from the rods and possibly be rotated to rotate the handles in positions adjacent to the rods to enable the baking sheet to be rolled into storage. The thermo-resistant characteristic of the handles enables users to lift the heated baking sheet without the use of oven mitts or other protective device.

Abstract: A baking sheet having a substantially flat silicone cooking surface, two rods extending along and coupled to opposite sides of the cooking surface, and two thermo-resistant handles coupled to and extending between the two rods. The thermo-resistant handles may be connected to the rods using thermo-resistant connectors. The baking sheet may be rectangular, square, round or other shape. The handles and rods may be manufactured from various materials.

Abstract: A mixer filter that is fastened to a transmission shaft of a mixer is provided. The mixer filter includes a filter body and a blocking member. The filter body includes a base, a filter web and a top ring. The base includes a circular plate upwardly connecting the filter web along the peripheral of the circular plate. The filter web forms a hollow conical shape that has a larger upper radius and a smaller lower surface. The top surface of the filter web connects the top ring. The blocking member is formed on the top ring of the filter body. Accordingly, the juice and the fruit meat can completely be separated so as to enhance the juicing rate.

Abstract: A nut de-shelling device. The device has a plurality of nut holder carried on a moving carriage member. Each nut holder has a pair of rotatable clamping members that securely hold the nut without regard to the orientation of the nut held therein, but permit rotation of the clamped nut relative to the moving carriage member. The device further includes a nut shell cutter that makes a cut line through the shell of the nut. The device also includes a releaser that moves the pair of rotatable clamping members apart from each other to release the nut with its shell cut.

Abstract: A compressing device for plastic bottle uses a pair of plates which are strapped on each side of a bottle. The straps are tightened as the bottle's content is used up. The plates are shaped in such a way so as to reduce crimping on the bottle. Optional accessories such as a saddle to hold the plates on the side of the bottle while installing; a stand to hold the bottle upright; and a handle to facilitate pouring are available.

Abstract: In processing a target sheet, raised letters (Braille) are formed by selectively driving a plurality of embossing pins arrayed in a direction perpendicular to a direction of feeding the target sheet such that the raised letters are represented in a projected bit pattern which is embossed at embossing points of a plurality of stages in two rows. Embossing operation is performed on the target sheet based on the emboss-inspection pattern which is made up of a repetition of the bit pattern. This emboss-inspection pattern facilitates to identify the cause of troubles, if any, in the embossing system.

Abstract: An apparatus for distributing powders on a support in a predetermined pattern, includes: a belt conveyor (2) for transporting the support (3); a head for applying the powders (1), located above the conveyor (2), which head (1) includes a ring-wound closed continuous belt (4) exhibiting a plurality of perforations arranged according to a predetermined pattern, the perforations being of a size which enables passage of predetermined quantities of powders; a mechanism for controlling a supply and delivery of powders through the perforations and for keeping the continuous belt (4) clean. The head also includes a mechanism for controlling a movement of the continuous belt (4) in synchrony with a movement of the conveyor (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand stamp (1) comprising a stamp plate carrier (2) and a stamp plate (3), in addition to engagement parts that are provided on said stamp plate carrier (2) and stamp plate (3) and that enable the carrier and plate to be removably connected. The engagement parts are configured from multiple channels and webs (4, 5). The hand stamp (1) can be configured as a self-inking stamp with a reversing mechanism.

Abstract: A method of controlling an ink transfer roller is provided. This method achieves stabilized printing quality by evenly distributing ink transfer actions of the ink transfer roller for the number of rotation of a plate cylinder. The ink transfer action of an ink transfer roller is controlled based on the fact whether a value obtained by setting the value of C after calculation as a hysteresis value and adding the number ratio thereto exceeds a predetermined basic value or not, thereby allowing the ink transfer roller to perform ink transfer actions evenly at the number ratio set by an operator. With this method, unevenness in printing quality can be prevented.

Abstract: A stamp plate unit (4) comprising a stamp plate carrier (2) made of a first plastic material, and a stamp plate (1) which is applied to the stamp plate carrier (2) and provided for inking and made of at least one second plastic material that is soft compared to the first plastic material, wherein the stamp plate carrier (2) and the stamp plate (1) are made in one piece by means of a multicomponent injection molding process, as well as a self-inking stamp (5) provided with a turning mechanism and an inventive stamp plate unit (4).

Abstract: A method of making a heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises the steps of (i) providing a web of a lithographic support having a hydrophilic surface; (ii) coating a layer comprising a phenolic resin on the hydrophilic surface of the web; (iii) drying the layer; (iv) a heating step wherein the web temperature is maintained above 150° C. during a period of between 0.1 and 60 seconds; (v) winding the coated web on a core or cutting the coated web into sheets. The short on-line heating step provides a significant improvement of the aging behavior of the precursor. A stable sensitivity is obtained shortly after coating.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus including a first unit that retains an object, and a second unit that retains the first unit. The second unit includes a top plate, a bottom plate which is disposed in parallel with the top plate, and a rib which is disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate. The rib includes a first rib having a rectangular cross section, a second rib having a diamond cross section and connected inside of the first rib, and a third rib having a rectangular cross section and connected inside of the second rib.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating a color filter of an LCD is provided. A first roller includes a dry film and a base film that are formed around the first roller in a predetermined order, the dry film is a red, a green, or a blue dry film to form a sub-color filter, the base film protects the dry film. A second roller operates in connection with the first roller and includes the dry film and the base film that are formed around the second roller in a reverse order of the predetermined order. A printing plate forms a predetermined pattern on the dry film formed around the second roller.

Abstract: The tack of an ink that is used in a printing group of a rotating printing press, or the temperature of a rotating component in the printing group is selected or controlled. This selection or control is accomplished in a manner so that optimal printing is achieved.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for immersion lithography is described. The method includes positioning a semiconductor substrate under an optical immersion head assembly, providing an immersion liquid between the substrate and the optical immersion head assembly, and supplying a tensio-active gaseous substance along the perimeter of the contact area of the immersion liquid and the substrate. The immersion liquid contacts at least an area of the substrate. The tensio-active gaseous substance is chosen such that, when at least partially mixed with the immersion liquid, the mixture has a lower surface tension than the immersion liquid, thereby creating a surface tension gradient pulling the immersion liquid from the perimeter towards an inside portion of the contact area.

Abstract: A machine for pulling rail spikes from ties of a railroad track is equipped with a clamping device including gripper-like clamping elements for engaging a spike head. A clamping drive is provided for movement of the gripping elements, and a separate vertical adjustment drive is provided for vertical adjustment of the clamping device. With this, even rail spikes of different sizes can be gripped without problems.

Abstract: This vehicle comprises a body and a levitation device, the body bearing in operation on the levitation device which comprises a first levitation module and a second levitation module connected to the body, and capable of moving to allow the modules to turn relative to the body. The vehicle comprises means for synchronizing movement of the levitation modules comprising a first hydraulic ram between the first module and the body, a second hydraulic ram between the second module and the body, and a fluid-flow circuit connecting the first and second rams to synchronize the actions of the rams. Application to magnetic levitation rail vehicles, for example.

Abstract: A system for operating the hopper doors of a railroad car as the car is in motion. The system includes an actuating device which is mounted on the surface adjacent the railroad tracks, and a mechanism mounted on the railcar which is contacted by the actuating device as the railcar rolls past the device. A first lever of the mechanism contacts an arm of the actuating device to open the hopper doors, while a second lever contacts the arm to close the hopper doors. The operation is accomplished without the use of powered cylinders or valves. The system can be used with railcars having either transverse hopper doors or longitudinal hopper doors.

Abstract: A carbon black resin ground composition obtainable by adding a printing ink resin that is solid at room temperature to a carbon black which has not undergone oxidation treatment and has a dibutyl phthalate oil absorption amount of 60 to 105 ml/100 g, and then conducting dry grinding, as well as a carbon black resin composition and an offset printing ink obtainable using the same.

Abstract: The present invention can sufficiently suppress curling phenomenon of a recorded product and facilitate handling of a printed product produced by using plain paper, in particular. The present invention provides a printing medium coating solution including water and a water-retentive, water-soluble organic compound, wherein the water-soluble organic compound includes only a water-soluble organic compound showing a difference of 36% or less between the water retention ability at a temperature of 23° C. and a humidity of 45% and the water retention ability at a temperature of 30° C. and a humidity of 80%; and the content of the water-soluble organic compound is 15 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the printing medium coating solution.

Abstract: An ink composition for inkjet printing and ink-jet printing method employing the same. The ink composition comprises a colorant, an aqueous solution medium, and a non-ionic surfactant with HLB not more than 10.6. Compared with an ink including a non-ionic surfactant with HLB of more than 10.6, the ink composition of the present invention has improved smear resistance, thus enhancing inkjet printing quality.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound of Formula (I) wherein M is an oxymetal group, methods and uses involving these compounds.

Abstract: A pigment composition contains aluminium metal-based particles (p), the particles (p) including a surface oxidation layer having an average thickness of at least 5 nm. In addition, the aforementioned particles (p) are coated with a protective layer having hydrocarbon chains R which are linked to the surface of the particles (p) by [particle]-Al—O—Si—R linkages. The invention also relates to method of preparing the inventive pigment compositions as well as the use thereof, in particular, for the formulation of water-based metallic paints.

Abstract: Coated titanium dioxide pigment having high UV absorption properties and use in polymer compositions, especially PVC for building and residential construction is described.

Abstract: An azobalbituric acid metal complex pigment comprising an azobalbituric acid metal complex of the formula (1), melamine and a compound of the formula (2), which pigment has an average primary particle diameter of 20 nm to 200 nm and a pigment primary particle aspect ratio of 1:1 to 3:1 and is fine and excellent in flowability, transparency and stability with time, and a process for the production of the above pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed arm solid pigment preparations containing (A) 60 to 95 per weight of at least one pigment, (B) 5 to 40 percent by weight of at least one water-soluble anionic surface-active additive from the group of the homopolymers and copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and/or ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids which can additionally contain monopolymerized vinyl monomers having no acid function, the alkoxylation products of said homopolymers and copolymers, and the salts of said homopolymers and copolymers and the alkoxylation products thereof, and (C) 0 to 20 percent by weight of at least one nonionic surface-active polyether-based additive as essential components. Also disclosed are a method for the production thereof and methods for dyeing macromolecular organic and inorganic materials.

Abstract: A furniture device such as a table includes a cavity for holding a display of movable objects. The movable objects may include items such as sand, shells and rocks, configured in an ornamental arrangement. A substantially transparent cover may be placed over the cavity such that the objects can be viewed through the cover. The cover may be positioned in a circumferential recess in a perimeter wall of the table such that the cover can be removed to add additional objects or to rearrange the objects in the cavity. Partitions may be provided in the cavity to create separate compartments such that the objects may be separated.

Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.

Abstract: Combustion system comprising a furnace having a thermal load and a combustion atmosphere disposed therein; one or more fuel lances adapted to inject fuel into the combustion atmosphere; and one or more igniters associated with the one or more fuel lances and adapted to ignite the fuel injected by the one or more fuel lances into the combustion atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a grate panel for an incineration grate, an incineration grate composed of grate panels, as well as a solid waste incineration plant with such an incineration grate.

Abstract: A frame assembly is configured to enhance control and maneuverability of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator. The frame assembly includes a fork assembly mounted on a single front wheel assembly having a single front floatation tire. The front floatation tire generally includes a tread having a central crown, a first tread face extending in one direction from the crown, and a second tread face extending in a second direction from the crown opposite the first tread face. The frame assembly includes a spindle housing having an opening with a central axis aligned at an angle from vertical and configured to receive a kingpin extending upward from the fork assembly. When turning the agricultural applicator at a turn angle from a straight-forward direction of travel, the angle of the kingpin causes the vertical alignment of the crown of the front tire to roll a roll angle from vertical.

Abstract: An efficient double-ended watercraft is disclosed that comprises four low-Froude number hulls: two forward, two aft, two on the port side, and two on the starboard. Each hull comprises an independent engine that drives a propeller shaft and propeller that is located amidships. The propeller shafts on the starboard are collinear, as are the propeller shafts on the port. The propellers on the starboard are near each other and counter rotate, as do the propellers on the port. The propellers are variable-pitch propellers. When the ferry is changes from moving forward to moving in reverse and from reverse to forward, the propellers on the starboard exchange pitch. This enables the ferry to move as efficiently in reverse as it does when forward. The propellers on the port also exchange pitch when changing from moving forward to moving in reverse and from reverse to forward.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing boats and other watercraft that is generally blade-shaped and attaches to the body or hull of the boat. The stabilizing device projects generally outwardly and downwardly from the boat and is pivotally connected along the vertical axis at the attachment point to the watercraft. The device dramatically improves the stability of the boat and resists stops unwanted drift either from a stationary position or from a desired heading.

Abstract: A protective device for watercraft for protecting at least a portion of the transom of a watercraft of different shapes and sizes from damage caused by water-skis, wakeboards, water-sports equipment, ropes, anchors, coolers, containers, shoes, lifevests and all types of devices stored or placed onto the swim platform of a watercraft, the protective device comprising a generally planar aliphatic urethane member, the urethane member being deformable and transparent and further being shaped and dimensioned to conform with and cover at least a portion of the exterior surface of the transom of the watercraft, and a layer of adhesive securing the urethane member to the exterior surface of the transom of the watercraft.