Abstract: A lever assembly. The assembly may include a lever, a shaft coupled to the lever for supporting pivotal movement of the lever, a magnet coupled to the lever, the magnet being configured to rotate upon pivotal movement of the lever, and magnetic field sensor positioned adjacent the magnet for providing an output representative to position of the lever.

Abstract: There is provided a structure of an electronic accelerator pedal with hysteresis and a sensor, which uses hysteresis, comprising: a pedal to be pushed by a driver's foot; a hinge unit in which a sensor is installed for sensing a rotation angle of the pedal at the symmetrical outside of a body to the inside of another side of the body in which the pedal is pivotably formed and for sending an electrical signal to a controller; a pressing plate with one side to be connected to a spring positioned on a supporting plate and the other side to be pivotably hinged to the body, wherein the supporting plate is formed by extending one side of the pedal through the hinge unit and the body and a clearance space are formed above the spring; and a contact plate to contact with one side end of the pressing plate and to be pressed when the pressing plate is pivoted by the spring, for pressurizing the hinge unit of the pedal.

Abstract: A steering wheel cover includes: a wheel sleeve having an inner wall that defines an inner space which is adapted to receive a steering wheel therein, the wheel sleeve further has a radial cross section that has first and second circumferential ends; and a plurality of anti-slip ribs formed on the inner wall of the wheel sleeve. Each of the anti-slip ribs extends from the first circumferential end to the second circumferential end of the radial cross section and radiates inwardly from the inner wall of the wheel sleeve into the inner space in the wheel sleeve.

Abstract: This invention relates to pedals for vehicles like bicycles. Pedals according to certain embodiments comprise a removable pedal platform, a body and/or a pin.

Abstract: This invention relates to pedals for use on vehicles, especially bicycles. A pedal of the invention comprises an anatomically supportive shape. A pedal according to certain embodiments comprises an upper and a lower footbed portion. In certain other embodiments, a pedal comprises one or more barrier portions.

Abstract: An adjustment device for a camshaft includes a brake system and a superposition gear system connected on a drive output side to the camshaft and on the drive input side to the crankshaft, such that to adjust the camshaft the superposition gear system dissipates part of the energy from the drive side into the brake system. The brake system is a frictional brake system, such that the necessary braking force is produced by a friction lining that operates in a slipping condition.

Abstract: Self powered cell phones are operated with a rotatable crank shaft, the rotary motion of which is translated by cam or slotted slider crank-driven gear trains into pivoting motions of an internal armature, in reciprocal alternating opposite directions, whereby one or more conductive wire coils, supported by the armature, are caused to intersect the magnetic flux of one or more permanent magnets disposed within the cell phones, thereby generating electrical voltage and current for operating, charging or recharging the cell phone batteries. Recharging mechanisms are provided which can be manually or flywheel operated to impart the pivotal motions of the armature and supply the current generated therein directly to the cell phone batteries.

Abstract: Disclosed are a tool indexer assembly, a computer numerically controlled machine that includes such tool indexer assembly, and associated methods. The assembly in one embodiment includes a turret and an indexer, the indexer including a portion that is movable with respect to the turret and that includes plural tool station configured to receive plural tool structures. The tool indexer is disposed on a facet of the turret, and, in some embodiments includes a table that is rotatable about an axis that is generally orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the turret. In another embodiment, a tool indexer includes a clamping mechanism having a source of pressurized fluid and a piston that is hydraulically actuated by the pressurized fluid and movable to a clamping position. The assembly further includes a conduit for delivery of the pressurized fluid proximal the tool structure as coolant fluid.

Abstract: A system and process for reclaiming nickel and cadmium from a feed source such as Ni—Cd batteries. The feed source is shredded to produce feed particles, screened to size the particles, magnetically separated to remove non-metallic materials, and induction heated to generate nickel and cadmium products.

Abstract: Light-driven flow reactors are configured with an aerosol delivery apparatus that is designed to improve the reactive process with respect to forming uniform product compositions at higher rates. In particular, the reactant delivery system can deliver an aerosol having an average droplet size of no more than about 50 microns, and in some embodiments 20 microns, and with less than 1 droplet in 10,000 having a diameter greater than 5 times the average droplet size. In some embodiments, the edge of the aerosol generator can be placed within about 6 centimeters of the edge of the light beam passing through the reaction chamber. The average aerosol velocity can be no more than about 5 meters per second. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator can comprise a non-circular opening and a gas permeable structure that is used to generate a mist that is delivered from the apparatus as an aerosol.

Abstract: A process for producing green iron ore pellets comprises the inclusion of Direct Reduced Iron or a metallic iron-containing material into the pellet mixture to enhance Direct Compressive Strength properties of the green pellets.

Abstract: A process for obtaining tantalum powder from tantalum containing scrap material is provided. The process includes selecting source material, such as from sintered anodes for capacitors, hydriding the source material, milling to desired particle size and surface area, dehydriding, deoxidizing, agglomerating, sifting, and acid treating to obtain tantalum powder of a desired size and purity.

Abstract: Method for producing molybdenum metal powder. The invention includes introducing a supply of ammonium molybdate precursor material into a furnace in a first direction and introducing a reducing gas into a cooling zone in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The ammonium molybdate precursor material is heated at an initial temperature in the presence of the reducing gas to produce an intermediate product that is heated at a final temperature in the presence of the reducing gas, thereby creating the molybdenum metal powder comprising particles having a surface area to mass ratio of between about 1 m2/g and about 4 m2/g, as determined by BET analysis, and a flowability of between about 29 s/50 g and 86 s/50 g as determined by a Hall Flowmeter. The molybdenum metal powder is moved through the cooling zone.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for regeneration of acid and metal from spent acid liquors includes the steps of, optionally, concentrating (110) the liquor to a concentrated liquor or solid, pyrohydrolysing (114) to regenerate the acid and form metal oxide pellets, and reducing the oxide to metal in a two stage reduction reactor (116, 118) using a partially combusted fuel as reducing agent. Also disclosed is a two-stage reduction process and reactor for production of direct reduced iron (DRI) from iron oxide ores or wastes, including a first stage (416) in which the oxide feed is contacted with a fuel and a sub-stoichiometric amount of an oxygen source to produce a lower oxidation state oxide, and a second stage (418) in which the lower oxidation stage oxide is contacted with off-gases from the first stage to produce iron metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the safe and cost efficient storage, transport and disposal of mercury. A puncture resistant container is provided having an interior element comprising a mercury sequestering substance to permit the safe storage, transport or disposal of mercury containing light bulbs and to capture mercury vapor by chemical sequestration in the event that the bulb breaks during storage, transport or disposal. The mercury sequestering element may be removable to facilitate further processing and reclamation of sequestered mercury using various methods known in the art.

Abstract: Process and equipment for blast furnace ironmaking using pure oxygen and gas The process for blast furnace ironmaking using pure oxygen and gas includes putting a mineral aggregate consisting of pellet, alkaline sinter, coke and solvent into the furnace from the furnace top, wherein each ton of iron is assigned with coke of 170-200 kg; blasting pure oxygen into the furnace, wherein each ton of molten iron is blasted with oxygen of 120-200 Nm3, and ejecting gas that is pressured and preheated by the ball type hot blast stove into the furnace so as to directly reducing pellet and iron-containing material, wherein the gas is preheated to a temperature raging from 900° C. to 1150° C. and to a pressured up to 0.1-0.6 MPa; purifying and cooling the gas produced in the reducing reaction, and transmitting the gas into a residual pressure power generation device via tubes to be reused and is recovered into a gas cylinder or recycled for use.

Abstract: A seal breaking device is provided. Such seal breaking device includes an elongated handle member having a first end and a second end. Such elongated handle member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. A lid lifting member is operably connected at a first end thereof to such first end of such elongated handle. Such lid lifting member is manufactured from a second predetermined material and has a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape.

Abstract: A self actuating torque tool includes a shoe having at least one guide track lying in a plane, and at least one jaw. Each jaw has a follower paired with a pivot axis normal to the plane of the guide track. The follower travels along the at least one guide track between an extended position and a retracted position. There is a drive coupling through which torque is applied to the shoe. One of left torque or right torque is applied to the drive coupling causing the follower to travel along the at least one guide track moving the jaw to the extended position, and another of left torque or right torque is applied to the handle causing the follower to travel along the at least one guide track moving the jaw to the retracted position.

Abstract: A removable valve socket wrench for installing and removing pipe valves. The socket may be attached to an end of a ratchet, torque wrench, T-bar, or breaker bar with an extendable wrench handle. A detent feature is provided to allow the socket to positively engage the handle and be physically retained yet removable. The socket features various openings in the socket walls to engage with protruding features of a particular valve.

Abstract: An insulating screwdriver includes a handle, a drive shank having a first end mounted in the handle and a second end protruding outwardly from the handle, an insulating jacket mounted on the second end of the drive shank, and an identification insulating sleeve mounted between the second end of the drive shank and the insulating jacket. Thus, when the insulating jacket is worn out or broken due to friction or hit, the identification insulating sleeve is still located outside of the drive shank to provide a secondary insulating effect to the drive shank so as to protect the user when operating the drive shank.

Abstract: A mobile wheelset reprofiling device mounted on rollers which can be moved on a workshop track for reprofiling wheelsets is provided. The wheelsets are mounted in a bogie such that they can rotate. The reprofiling includes using a mobile wheelset lathe, which can be connected to a corresponding service container which is also mounted on rollers and can be moved on a workshop track. A device for supporting another wheelset which is currently not being machined is also provided. The mobile wheelset lathe, the service container and the device for supporting the wheelsets are attached to a common support frame which is mounted on rollers which can be moved in the workshop track.

Abstract: A three dimensional article exhibiting an upper accessible slot communicating with a three dimensional interior recess for receiving a likewise configured arcuate inserting portion of a circular saw blade. A volume of a cleaning solution is deposited upon interior surfaces of the article exposed to the interior recess and, upon insertion of the blade, the cleaning solution acts to remove sap and other build up contaminants typically associated with certain varieties of natural wood. The lengthwise extending surface configuration of the recess is further such that it exerts an inwardly opposing/biasing force to the inserted circular blade, this serving to retain the blade in place and further as it is slowly rotated throughout a 360° cycle to evenly clean all the perimeter extending teeth.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably coupled with the base, and a cutting assembly connected to the table. The miter saw includes a fence assembly attached to the base and overlying the top surface of the table. The fence assembly has a fixed fence with a front face, a rear face, a top surface extending between the front and rear faces, and an elongated tongue projecting from the top surface. The fence assembly also has a movable fence with a front face, a rear face and an elongated groove formed in an underside thereof adapted to engage the elongated tongue for guiding movement of the movable fence over the fixed fence. The fence assembly includes at least one spring projecting from the elongated tongue for urging the movable fence toward the rear face of the fixed fence and into enhanced surface contact with the fixed fence.

Abstract: An instructional and reference device, for use by violinists, violists, and cellists, is constructed using an outer sleeve or pocket with a sliding panel. The outer sleeve has a larger and a smaller opening, each positioned to reveal information imprinted on the sliding panel. The information revealed through the smaller opening may include musical keys and key signatures. The outer sleeve is imprinted with the names of the strings above the larger opening, through which is revealed the appropriate fingering used on each string when playing in the musical key displayed in the smaller opening of the outer sleeve. Several different inner panels can be used in this musical slide rule, making available fingering information relevant to violin, viola, cello, and/or variants thereof, for different hand positions on these instruments; different inner panels can be used to display fingering information for various positions on the fingerboards of these instruments.

Abstract: A musical teaching system including a plurality of blocks adjacent one another. Each block includes a graphical representation of upbeat and downbeat, and also includes a graphical representation of a musical beat and a musical note or rest. In one embodiment the blocks are mounted on a shaft and are urged into frictional engagement by shaft mounted springs.

Abstract: The part template including information that is necessary to set after the image of the musical score read out by the scanner is recognized, is stored beforehand, and the part template corresponding to the read out musical score by the scanner is selected from a plurality of the part templates. And then, with the selected part template, setting (correcting) is to be performed automatically for the musical score read out by the scanner. Accordingly, it is possible to make the settings, which the user performs after a musical score is recognized, fewer than conventionally, and it is possible to increase the recognition rate of the musical score higher than conventionally.

Abstract: Analysis section divides waveform data of a given music piece into waveform data of a plurality of fragments and divides the waveform data of each of the fragments into one or more events of sound, and obtains a character value indicative of a character of the waveform data pertaining to each of the divided events. Storage section stores respective music piece data and music piece composing data of one or more music pieces. The music piece composing data include a character value indicative of a character of the waveform data pertaining to each of the events of each of the fragments. Search section searches (or retrieves) for, from among the stored music piece composing data, one event or a plurality of successive events having a character value of a high degree of similarity to one or more events included in a designated fragment.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve durability of a pressure vessel for blasting an article to be treated such as hazardous substance or explosive therein. The pressure vessel 10, means for achieving the object, has an external vessel 31 and an internal vessel 32 installed in the external vessel 31. The external vessel 31 has a strength for retaining pressure caused by blasting the article. The internal vessel 32 receives fragments of the treated article 100 to protect the external vessel 31 against the fragments. The internal vessel 32 preferably covers almost entire internal surface of the external vessel 31.

Abstract: An armor panel system has a strike face assemblage formed of a hard material layer of discrete elements or tiles and a fiber reinforcement bonded to the tiles. The fiber reinforcement includes a layer of cup-shaped staples aligned and bonded to an inner surface of an associated tile and having legs that extend into gaps between side edges of adjacent tiles. The tiles and fiber reinforcement are encapsulated in a matrix material. The armor panel system also includes a support and containment assemblage having a support plate and a containment element. The containment element is fastened to and supported by the support plate along a periphery by stitching, which allows the containment element to act as a net to catch and contain fragments. A bonding layer joins the strike face assemblage and the support and containment assemblage. The bonding layer includes a mesh embedded in an adhesive material.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine, in particular a swashplate machine, has a cylinder drum (3) mounted so that it can rotate around an axis of rotation (2). The cylinder drum (3) is provided with cylinder bores (4), in each of which a piston (5) is mounted so that it can be displaced longitudinally. The cylinder drum (3) is axially supported on a control surface (8) affixed to the casing and on which an inlet connection (10) and an outlet connection (11) are realized. The cylinder bores (4) can each be placed in communication by a connecting channel (12) with the control surface (8). The connecting channel (12) is provided with a cross-section that increases from the cylinder bore (4) toward the control surface (8).

Abstract: An axial piston machine utilizing a swashplate design has a cylinder drum (3) that is mounted so that it can rotate around an axis of rotation (2). The cylinder drum (3) is provided with cylinder bores (4), in each of which a piston (5) is mounted so that it can be displaced longitudinally. The pistons (5) are each supported by a sliding shoe (7) on a swashplate (8). The sliding shoes (7) are in a functional connection by means of a retaining device (16), in particular a retaining plate (15), that rotates synchronously with the cylinder drum (3). The sliding shoes (7) are in a functional connection with a moment generating device (25), by means of which an opposing moment can be generated on the sliding shoes (7) that counteracts the tipping moment.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine utilizing a swashplate design has a cylinder drum (3) that is mounted so that it can rotate around an axis of rotation (2). The cylinder drum (3) is provided with cylinder bores (4), in each of which a piston (5) is mounted so that it can be displaced longitudinally. The pistons (5) are each supported on a swashplate (7) by a sliding element (6). Between the piston (5) and the cylinder bore (4), there is at least one annular groove (20; 20a, 20b) which is located in the area of the inner half (LFi) of the guided length (LF), such as the minimum guided length (LF) of the piston (5) in the cylinder bore (4).

Abstract: A pneumatic actuator is provided for an active bonnet. The pneumatic actuator includes, but is not limited to a cylinder and a piston transferable from a rest position to an extended position and lockable in its rest position. The piston, in its rest position, is held pre-stressed by a spring element in the direction of the extended state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting the presence of a leak in a baghouse bag installed in a baghouse system having at least one compartment. The methods include using a system to acquire electrical signals corresponding to the opacity of gas flow through an outlet of a baghouse system during a start-up of one or more compartments of the baghouse system and comparing the electrical signals corresponding to the opacity of the gas flow with electrical signals characteristic of a leak in at least one of the baghouse bags of the baghouse system.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for recovering natural gas used to operate a diaphragm pump in a gas production unit (GPU) at or near a natural gas well. A system embodiment may include a back pressure valve installed on a natural gas line between an exhaust port of heat trace diaphragm pump and a vent to atmosphere, the back pressure valve configured for selectively blocking flow of natural gas to the vent. The system may further include a return line connected between the natural gas line and a burner system fuel line for redirecting the natural gas to a burner system. An embodiment of a method of recovering natural gas expelled from a heat trace diaphragm pump exhaust port may include preventing the natural gas from exhausting to atmosphere and redirecting the natural gas to a natural gas supply system.

Abstract: A rotary cylinder valve comprises a valve body, a valve cylinder rotationally mounted within the valve body, and first, second, third and fourth valve seats coupled to the valve body. The valve cylinder has a first position in which dual independent flow paths connect the first valve seat with the second valve seat, and connect the third valve seat with the fourth valve seat. The valve cylinder is rotatable to a second position in which the dual independent flow paths connect the first valve seat with the fourth valve seat, and connect the third valve seat with the second valve seat. The valve seats form seals against the valve cylinder, such that no flow path connects the first valve seat with the third valve seat.

Abstract: Methods and systems for handling sour carbon dioxide (CO2) streams are provided. In one aspect, a method for sequestering an emissions-heavy gas includes removing at least a portion of an acid gas from a rich solvent in an acid gas stripper to create the emissions-heavy gas, and channeling the emissions-heavy gas to a storage system.

Abstract: A separator device (1) for separating particles contained in an air stream comprises a cyclone separator (2) and a filter (3). The cyclone separator (2) comprises a casing (20) having a substantially conical portion (4). The casing (20) is at least partially surrounded by the filter (3), and the filter (3) and the cyclone separator (2) are arranged in a common housing (5). The device (1) is arranged such that particles collected by the cyclone separator (2) and particles collected by the filter (3), during operation, can be continuously deposited in a common collecting bag. A method for separating for separating particles contained in an air stream is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tube, or duct, is constructed, drawing air from the top of the enclosed structure, or area, through the use of a high speed rotating fan, and filtered. The air is drawn through the tube, or duct, by a second high speed rotating fan to the base of the enclosed structure, where it is filtered a second time, and exhaled back into the enclosed structure. Not only does this process improve air circulation, but also energy efficiency.

Abstract: A ceramic honeycomb filter having improved thermal shock resistance is comprised of a ceramic honeycomb filter that has a heat absorbing material that undergoes a reversible phase change that absorbs at least in part the heat energy, for example, arising from the combustion of Diesel soot entrapped in the filter.

Abstract: A fine particle filtration fabric, stabilized dimensionally against distension by a force field which may be applied to the fabric, has a layer of air filtration media, and a reinforcing matrix of filaments extending linearly in plural directions within a two-dimensional geometric pattern along said layer of filtration media or even outside of a composite fabric containing filtration media to inhibit the distension. The air filtration media comprises a layer of flexible lay-down of discontinuous filaments or fibers providing interstitial spacing in a range of 0.1 to 0.5 microns, the layer having a thickness in the range of 1-5 millimeters.

Abstract: A filter for internal combustion engine air intake comprised of a synthetic fiber media uniquely enhanced with an electrostatic charge. The media described in this application is a low restriction synthetic fiber media enhanced with an electrostatic charge applied to the media fibers to greatly improve efficiency and dust holding capacity. This charge is so effective that unlike other mechanical filters the initial efficiency of this media is as high, or higher than its efficiency after use. The applied charge will either attract particles of an opposite charge that might otherwise pass through the media or in cases of particles with similar charges an induced dipole is formed to attract those particles. The claims of this patent will not be for the method of enhancing this media but for its use and configuration for use in engine intake air filtration.

Abstract: A porous metal denuder has a cascade impactor to collect aerosol particles of different diameters, two porous metal discs downstream to collect basic and acidic gases, respectively, and a final filter to collect particles smaller than the cut diameter of the last stage of the cascade impactor which will penetrate the two porous metal discs.

Abstract: A dehumidifier system having a dehumidifier section within which liquid desiccant absorbs moisture from air flowing therethrough and a dehumidifier section within which the desiccant is regenerated employs a heat exchanger for maintaining a relatively high temperature differential between the desiccant contained within the dehumidifier and regenerator sections. The desiccant which is conducted to either the dehumidifier section or the regenerator section is separated into multiple streams, and the multiple streams are treated differently from one another before being discharged into preselected segments of the air flow moving through the corresponding one of the dehumidifier section and the regenerator section. A control scheme in the system is capable of altering, and thereby improving, the concentration level of desiccant utilized in the system.

Abstract: Coffee machine, comprising at least one steam generator for producing steam and an apparatus for producing the coffee with associated dispensing device, a storage tank containing a ready prepared liquid chocolate product with a density suitable for being a conventional chocolate beverage, a heating device provided with an inlet and an outlet for the product to be heated and an inlet for introducing the steam, a line between said storage tank and the inlet of said heating device, a metering pump arranged along said line for conveying a predetermined amount of chocolate-based product from said storage tank to said heating device and for circulating it inside it, a line for the steam, connecting said steam generator to said inlet for the steam of the heating device, an intercept valve arranged along the said steam line as well as a beverage dispensing device connected to the outlet of the said heating device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of imparting flavor enhancers, (flavorings) flavor or aroma masking agents, medicinal additives, fragrances, vitamins, colorants, homeopathic and herbal remedies, appearance and characteristic modifiers and other ingredients to a brewed or steeped beverage such as coffee or tea by means of a microencapsulated delivery system incorporated onto a substrate or filter material such as those used in drip coffee makers or tea bags. The microcapsules are “printed” or laminated to the substrate filter paper in a pattern that allows water to pass through while the microcapsules filled with a flavoring liquid or solid is dissolved thus releasing the contents into the water stream resulting in a flavor-enhanced beverage.

Abstract: A machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is operable to move to a first position to allow the chamber to receive a liquid and a flavor base such as ground coffee, to remain in the first position for a time sufficient for the beverage to brew, and to move to a second position to dispense the beverage by forcing the beverage out of the chamber. By modifying some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, the machine can typically control coffee-brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup, and can typically brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee.

Abstract: A pressure-detection method and detection device for electric pressure cooker is used for detecting continuously and accurately to control the pressure in the electric pressure cooker. The method comprises that a strainometer is provided on the periphery of a cooking pot of the electric pressure cooker, and a transmission arm is utilized to sense the expanding amount of the cooking pot and converts the expanding amount into a displacement, then makes the elastomer of the strainometer distorting; the distorting elastomer generates subsequently a controllable electric signal due to the electric characteristic of a sensitive foil, and the controllable electric signal is delivered to a central control unit, then control signals and display signals are outputted by the central control unit. The detection device comprises a strainometer, a transmission arm, a central control unit and the like.

Abstract: A bar-b-que cooking device is described. A cylindrical basket is suspended in proximity to a heating device to form the main body of the bar-b-que cooking device. The basket is connected to a motor which slowly rotates the basket. A smoke box is attached to the main body and allows a user to add wood chips or other smoke-producing materials. Frozen French fries or other foodstuffs are added to the basket and the device is activated, causing the basket to slowly spin around its horizontal axis. Heat from the heating device cooks the foodstuffs while the smoke box adds the smoky, outdoor-cooking flavors. The spinning action of the basket continuously repositions the foodstuffs during cooking so that they cook evenly.

Abstract: A broiler pan includes a pan body having a surface provided with a screw bore, a grease draining pipe mounted on a bottom of the pan body and connected to the screw bore of the pan body, and a control screw releasably mounted in the screw bore of the pan body and rotatable relative to the pan body. Thus, the control screw is unscrewed from the screw bore of the pan body to connect the grease draining pipe to the screw bore of the pan body, so that the grease in the receiving chamber of the pan body in turn flows through the screw bore of the pan body into the grease draining pipe and is drained outwardly from the grease draining pipe.