Abstract: Apparatus for cooling the cutting means of paper logs cutting machines comprising a channel (60) surrounding the cutting means, in which channel a cooling fluid is injected, the cooling fluid being confined inside the said channel.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a base frame, a pair of holder assemblies, an overhead frame, a cutter assembly and a controller. The pair of holder assemblies are operably connected to the base frame with one holder assembly holding the first workpiece and the other holding the second workpiece. The pair of holder assemblies independently move relative to one another along a transverse axis. The overhead frame is connected to the base frame. The cutter assembly is connected to the overhead frame and moves along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. The cutter assembly includes a rotary cutter mechanism with a rotating cutting tool. The controller controls and moves of the pair of holders and the cutter assembly so that the rotating cutting tool cuts the first workpiece in a first desired configuration then moves to the second workpiece to cut the second workpiece in a second desired configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held machine tool arrangement, particularly a hand-held circular saw arrangement, a surface milling cutter, or a saber saw arrangement, or the like, having a hand-held machine tool and at least one guide rail which can be seated or clamped to a workpiece to be processed, and having a longitudinal guide for a longitudinal displacement of the hand-held machine tool on the guide rail. It is proposed that the guide rail (1) has at least one recess open to the edge, in which there is a ribbing (20).

Abstract: A tip 14 is rotatably attached to a tip holder 10. The tip holder 10 is made into a cylindrical shape and its end has an installation part 16. An opening is arranged at a holder joint. The tip holder 10 is attracted by a magnet for attachment so that detaching and attaching can be performed easily. Tip offset data is recorded as a 2-dimensional code 17 on the surface of the tip holder 10. When replacing the tip holder, the offset data is read out and inputted to a scribe device, thereby canceling the offset. This eliminates the operation required for correction when attaching/detaching the tip holder and enables easy tip replacement during a short time of device stop.

Abstract: A piano (1) having a dense sound-enhancing component (2), said piano (1) having a case (6), a frame (3) located within the case (6), strings (5) located within the frame (3), keys (9) in connection with hammers (11), two bridges (13) each of stone having a top face (27), a bottom face (28), a first side (29) and a second side (30), bridge pins (16) extending from the top face (27) at an angle, the strings (5) extending across the bridges (13) adjacent to the bridge pins (16), a soundboard (4) and an amount of epoxy (18) located between the bridges (13) and soundboard (4). The dense sound-enhancing component (2) is a stone material, preferably granite, and enhances the sound of the piano (1) by holding and sustaining pitch longer, providing a longer and stronger signal, providing a higher volume or decibel level and having a decreased decibel fall-off as compared to conventional pianos utilizing wood bridge(s).

Abstract: A stringed musical instrument comprises: a headstock with tuners; a neck having a fingerboard, and a neck extension; a body having a top, a back, a longitudinal recess in the back for receipt of the neck extension and a bridge with a saddle secured to the body; and, one or more strings stretched from the headstock over the neck and fingerboard and over a portion of the top of the body to contact points on the bridge saddle. The instrument is further provided with a pivotal mount for mounting the neck to the body and a string action adjustment member for moving the neck lower extended end within the body longitudinal recess and thereby the position of the neck relative to the body, whereby the height of the strings are adjusted relative to the neck and its fingerboard.

Abstract: In order to allow a two-sided instrument case to also serve as a stand for guitars and the like, when the case is in its open position, a flat plate having a central notch in one end is adapted to be supported between the open case side so it is closely spaced relative to the hinge which joins the case sides. When the case is moved to the closed position, the plate may either be removed for storage in the case with the instrument, or may be alternatively positioned so that it may be folded into a closed position within the case.

Abstract: The harmonica may include a cover, a comb, reed plates and reeds. In one embodiment, the harmonica may include an upper button and/or a lower button which may allow the cover to be removed from the comb. In another embodiment, the harmonica may include one or more side buttons which allow the cover to be removed from the comb. In another embodiment, the cover may be allowed to pivot relative to the comb so that the cover can be rotated away from the comb. In another embodiment, the harmonica may include one or more inserts and openings in the comb in order to improve the sound of the harmonica. In another embodiment, the harmonica may include one or more side vents which allow air to escape or to enter the harmonica which may improve the sound of the harmonica.

Abstract: A percussion instrument has at least one transformable jingle set mounted therein. Each jingle set has a horizontal supporting member that moveably holds jingles within the transformable jingle set along a central axis. At least one fixing member is mounted at substantially a right angle to the horizontal supporting member to hold the horizontal supporting member in place. Both the horizontal supporting member and the at least one fixing member fit within a notch in an instrument frame. The fixing member and horizontal support member may be removed and a different jingle configuration is selected and reinserted thereby changing the musical timber therein.

Abstract: A percussion musical instrument comprises a beating surface (13) fastened to a shell (2), the shell (2) comprises at least two, preferably three or more, hollow shells (4) telescopically coupled to each other and movable along a common axis (X) of translation at least between a closed configuration in which a hollow body contains at least partially the next hollow body and an open configuration in which the hollow bodies are substantially superposed.

Abstract: An interchangeable drum assembly having a first drum body member, a first drum skin, a first drum skin tension device secured to said first drum body member, a second drum body member, a second drum skin, first tension members on the first drum body, second tension members on the second drum body, and, drum body connector rods extending between the first and second drum bodies by which the first and second drum bodies are attached to one another in edge abutting relation, and a drum body extension which can be releasably positioned between the first and second drum body members, to make the drum body deeper.

Abstract: A flexible one-piece self-gripping self-forming-loop attachment, comprising a single ergonomically shaped and dimensioned strip of elastic material with circular apertures at opposing ends for attachment to a drumstick by inserting one end of the drumstick through each aperture in turn giving rise to a loop which is slid along the drumstick to the desired playing position at which a finger is inserted. When the loop is fitted the material surrounding the apertures stretches and causes their shape to change according to the profile of the drumstick.

Abstract: An electronic device that receives a signal indicative of the sound made my a musical instrument in order to determine the instantaneous rate of play of melodic notes on that instrument in terms of notes played per second and display the rate in real time via a display. The regularity of the musician's rate of play is further indicated by the stability of the display reading. Individual sustained melodic notes are identified utilizing differential capacitance and circuit delay time constants to generate a voltage differential in response to a step signal. The device is also selectively operable as a conventional metronome to provide an exemplary sound cue to the musician corresponding to a given number of notes per second and convertible by a switch or foot pedal to monitor the musicians rate of play as he tries to match the demonstrated rate.

Abstract: A device (1) for producing sound samples from sound parameters representing sound components comprises a transient synthesis unit (14) for synthesizing transient sound components from transient sound parameters contained in each frame. To increase the efficiency of the synthesis, a transient selection unit (11) is arranged for selecting only a single transient sound component per frame. Additionally, the device may be arranged for producing fewer sinusoidal sound components if a transient is produced. Transform domain coefficients may be convolved with a transform domain representation of a time window representation, the number of resulting transform domain coefficients being controlled to further enhance the efficiency of the synthesis.

Abstract: A sound synthesizer has a storage unit, a setting unit and a sound synthesis unit. The storage unit stores a plurality of sound data respectively representing a plurality of sounds collected by different sound collecting points corresponding to the plurality of the sound data. The setting unit variably sets a position of a sound receiving point according to an instruction from a user. The sound synthesis unit synthesizes a sound by processing each of the plurality of the sound data according to a relation between a position of the sound collecting point corresponding to the sound data and the position of the sound receiving point specified by the user.

Abstract: First display object associated with a control operating member and a second display object associated with a tone color effect parameter are displayed, and variation of a displayed position of the first display object is controlled in accordance with operation of the control operating member. Control value of the tone color effect parameter is determined in response to variation in relationship between the first and second display objects, and tone control is performed on the basis of the determined control value. Further, the variation of the displayed position of the first display object is controlled so as to move on and along a set path, so that displayable positions of the first display object is limited to the set path. Control value of the tone color effect parameter is determined on the basis of relationship between displayed position of the first and second display objects to perform tone control.

Abstract: A sensor bow system is described which generates various types of data representing various movements of and forces exerted upon a sensor bow intended for use with any of a variety of stringed instruments. The sensor bow data may be used to control a wide variety of audio, visual, and other effects.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a programmable switch for configuring circuit topologies. The switch can be any type of mechanical or electronic switch. Every setting of the switch can be programmed by a user, selecting topologies such as circuit elements in series, in parallel, in phase or out of phase. In a dual switch embodiment, the first switch selects the circuit elements to be used, and the second switch configures those selected elements in a wide variety of topologies. This division in switch circuit design between element selection and then topology provides an extremely wide range of circuit topologies available, unlike prior art designs.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a novel method for producing powder charges with a high charge density consisting of a granulated powder lying loosely in the charge. In accordance with the invention, the powder is vacuum-packed in airtight pouches made of a combustible and preferably flexible packaging material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pyrotechnic device for the destruction of munitions by an explosive at least partially surrounding the munitions having walls for confining the active products. The device includes an igniter for the controlled ignition of the explosive, the igniter configured to couple explosive detonation waves into the walls of the munitions along at least two opening lines of said walls of the munitions. Application of embodiments of the invention includes controlled destruction of munitions or objects containing pyrotechnic and/or chemical substances.

Abstract: A missile system has target detection and target destruction facilities interlinked by digital communication lines, the target detection facilities including a sonar and a digital receiver for space intelligence radio signals, wherein the sonar and the digital receiver for space intelligence radio signals are mounted on a self-elevating buoy placed inside a sealed radio-transparent case.

Abstract: A launch device may be prepared for launch. The launch device may be assembled in a horizontal position on a mobile device. A lifting device attached to the mobile device may be coupled to the launch device. The launch device may be moved to a launch site using the mobile device. The launch device may be moved to a vertical position at the launch site using the lifting device. The launch device may be launched.

Abstract: A barrier system acts to gradually decelerate and arrest low-flying projectiles, such as RPGs, to reduce the likelihood of a fuze-detonating impact. The barrier system, which includes a frame-supported net and net suspension, preferably with energy absorbing characteristics, preferably is modular and portable so that similar barrier units can be arranged, and optionally joined together, to form a wider line of defense, such as a defensive perimeter around a potential target area.

Abstract: A ceramic composite and method of making are provided. The ceramic composite may be transparent and may serve as transparent armor. The ceramic portion of the composite may be single crystal sapphire. The composite may provide adequate protection from projectiles while exhibiting large surface areas and relatively low areal densities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breech for a repeating rifle with a breech guide, a locking chamber arranged in the breech guide, and a locking sleeve that is arranged concentrically about a rear part of the locking chamber and that has several locking elements that can be moved by an expansion device between an inner unlocked position and an outer locked position for engaging in a locking groove of a barrel. The expansion device has, according to the invention, a support sleeve that can move in the axial direction between the rear of the locking chamber and the locking sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breech for a repeating rifle with a lock guide, a bolt head arranged in the lock guide, a locking sleeve arranged concentrically with the bolt head with several locking elements that can be moved by an expansion device between an inner unlocked position and an outer locked position, and a locking lever that is arranged in the lock guide and that can be activated by means of a bolt handle with which is associated a first cam element that is arranged so that it can rotate in the lock guide with a rear contact surface for support against a fixed control element. To allow especially smooth-running and safe locking action, a second cam element, which can rotate independently of the first cam element and that has a rear control cam for support against the fixed control element is associated with the locking lever.

Abstract: A pinion valve body and a vehicle pinion valve assembly with the valve body are disclosed. The pinion valve body has a lower sleeve integrally formed by a sintering process along with upper splines to block an oil leakage and thus there are no needs any more for the conventional separate lower sleeve as well as the associated machining of sleeve fitting areas on the valve body and the process of press-fitting such sleeve all together, thereby effectively reducing the general manufacturing steps and their cost.

Abstract: Two-stage double-acting hydraulic cylinders are described, in which a first, inner stage includes a piston rod and head movable within a cylinder and a second, outer stage has a cylindrical body adapted to move longitudinally between stop positions intermediate the ends of the first cylinder. The two stages are hydraulically linked to each other through the alternate introduction of hydraulic fluid selectively through an extension pressure fluid port and a retraction pressure fluid port a limited motion of the outer stage is obtained in a power stroke. Hydraulic power means of this kind is of particular value in powered apparatus for digging and transplanting trees, where minimization of the overall height of the apparatus is desirable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method with associated device for the removal of fine particulates from the air in open areas and includes the phases of suction intake, filtering and re-emission into the atmosphere of the air taken from the environment at a height near the ground. The device also provides for the cleaning of the filtering equipment and for the discharge of the washing sludge for subsequent disposal.

Abstract: A method and device for the reduction of particulate forming vapors in gases, the method comprising passing the gas stream through at least one channel (12) that has a wall temperature that is lower than the condensation temperature of the vapor, the at least one channel having a hydraulic diameter (Dh) satisfying the condition that Dh<[24/(N?do)]1/2, where N is the number of nuclei present in the gas stream and do is the initial diameter of the nuclei.

Abstract: A gas extraction apparatus provides for reliable and accurate extraction of gases dissolved in fluids and routing the extracted gas to an analytical instrument. An extraction module comprises one or more fluorosilicone membranes molded into the shape of a flattened disk. The membranes are retained in a housing in a spaced apart relationship. The membrane is permeable to target gas(es), but not to the fluid. Porous support members support the membranes and prevent damage to them and the housing defines separate fluid flow paths for the fluid and the gas extracted from it.

Abstract: A multi-step process for removing CO2 from a process gas stream having CO2 and other gaseous components commences by adjusting the temperature of a CO2 laden process gas stream to be between about 80° and about 500° C. A first part of the temperature adjusted process gas stream is taken and contacted with a adsorbent in thermal contact with a heat-exchange surface. The remainder of said temperature adjusted process gas stream is taken and contacted with said heat-exchange surface to transfer heat to said adsorbent, thus causing any adsorbed CO2 to be desorbed for collection, and to cool said process gas stream remainder and removing any condensate from said cooled process gas stream remainder. The cooled process gas stream remainder is passed in contact with a cooled section of said adsorbent to adsorb CO2 therefrom, producing a CO2 depleted process gas stream. The desorbed CO2 is withdrawn for collection.

Abstract: An acid gas absorbent comprising a metal sulfonate, phosphonate or carboxylate of a hindered amine and a process for the selective removal Of H2S as well as other acidic components such as carbon disulfide, carbonyl sulfide and oxygen and sulfur derivatives of C1 to C4 hydrocarbons from mixtures containing such acidic components and CO2 using said absorbent.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine gas-oil separator is provided by one or more rotative inertial impactor separators in an interior chamber of the engine and mounted to a rotating engine shaft in such interior chamber.

Abstract: An air cleaner device for filtering intake air including a housing defining a chamber, a filter element disposed within the chamber, and a duct element having a passageway in fluid communication with the chamber. Further, the duct element extends along-and downwardly from about a portion of the housing and further includes an inlet for drawing intake air into the chamber. The air cleaner having a base member in fluid communication with the chamber and an outlet, where the air drawn into the chamber is filtered by first and second filtering operations to obtain filtered air, with the first and the second filtering operations accomplished at least in part due to a cyclonic motion of the air and passage of the air through the filter element, respectively; and where the filtered air from the chamber of the housing is released through the outlet in the base member.

Abstract: A particulate matter detecting apparatus (100) includes a detecting apparatus main body having a cavity (2) that is formed through the detecting apparatus main body, a particle charging section (3) that can charge particulate matter that has entered the cavity through an inflow-side end (6) of the cavity, a collection section (4) that can collect the particulate matter charged by the particle charging section (3) and measure the amount of the particulate matter, and an ion wind generation section (5) that allows the particulate matter charged by the particle charging section (3) to flow toward an outflow-side end (7) of the cavity, the particle charging section, the collection section (4), and the ion wind generation section (5) being provided inside the cavity in this order from the inflow-side end (6). The particulate matter detecting apparatus has a reduced size, shows only a small measurement error, and can be produced inexpensively.

Abstract: Immobilized nitronyl nitroxide active sites on the surface of a porous inorganic oxide support act as efficient and rapid oxidants for NO, reacting with >99% of the NO under flow conditions through a packed bed; and, in a parallel configuration with nitroxyl radical active sites, act to remove >99 % of both NO and NO2 from a gas mixture, with >95% of the active sites participating in NOx trapping.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deaerating and dissolving apparatus and a deaerating and dissolving method which can carry out a process of deaerating a liquid or a process of dissolving a gas in the liquid as continuous processes, and moreover, at a relatively low cost.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes a main body, a filter and an interlock. The main body includes an airflow generator, a separating apparatus separating dirt and dust from an airflow, and a flowpath between the separating apparatus and the airflow generator delimited by a wall. The interlock has a first part located on the filter and a second part located on the main body outside the flowpath, arranged to communicate remotely when the filter is correctly located in the pre-determined position. The interlock is arranged selectively to allow or prevent operation of the airflow generator depending upon the relative separation between the first and second parts. By providing an interlock which has first and second parts which communicate remotely, the second part located on the main body can be isolated from the airflow path so that the second part is not subject to dirt and dust carried by the airflow.

Abstract: A coffee machine for producing and dispensing coffee-based beverages, comprising: a water supply pipe (11); at least one dispensing device (13) comprising an infusion unit (15) apt to contain coffee powder, wherein said dispensing device (13) includes an infusion body (14) apt to admit water into said infusion unit (15) when said infusion unit is engaged with said dispensing device (13), a heating chamber (12) in fluid communication with the supply pipe (11), the heating chamber (12) comprising heating means (20) and being provided with an outlet (24) for permitting the admission of water at a dispensing temperature (T2) into a connecting pipe (23) in fluid communication with the infusion body (14) via a shut-off valve (26). The water supply pipe (11) is in fluid communication with a source of water (7) at a feed temperature (T1) and thermally coupled to a heat source (5), the feed temperature (T1) being less than said dispensing temperature (T2).

Abstract: A coffee machine includes a hot water generator, an infusion chamber for receiving an infusible product, an infusion dispensing outlet (6) and a foam producing device (40), which is interposed between the infusion chamber and the dispensing outlet and is provided with at least two outlet orifices (43, 44) arranged with respect to each other in such a way that two infusion jets, which are formed at exit, collide with each other, thereby producing a foam. The two outlet orifices (43, 44) are oriented to each other at an angle of 90 degrees in such a way that the first outlet orifice (43) is oriented in a vertical direction whereas the second outlet orifice (44) is oriented in a horizontal direction and placed in such a way that the collision of the two infusion jets takes place under the first orifice.

Abstract: A filter holder for a coffee machine is used for receiving a pod with an infusible product and includes a cup (2) having a bottom (3) provided with a discharge orifice (19) and an annular wall (4) extending to a top circumference (5) defining an opening which is mountable on a hot water outlet, and a pod support (10) which extends between the annular wall (4) of the cup at a distance from the bottom (3) and is provided with perforations (7, 8). At least one perforation (7) which is embodied in the form of an elongated slot extends on the plane of the support (10) and has a thickness which enables the infusion to freely flow. The filter holder (1) is particularly suitable for a coffee machine producing a low-pressure hot water.

Abstract: A brewing device for the brewing of a capsule containing a beverage ingredient, the device including a main frame, a first capsule holding part, a second capsule holding part for at least partially holding the capsule mobile relative to the first capsule holding part in the frame and linked to the frame by a closing mechanism that includes knuckle joints; and a manual handle forming lever to activate via the closing mechanism the second holding part from the open position to the closed position and vice versa. The closing mechanism includes an additional force transmitting member associated with the handle and arranged to de-multiply the force applied by the handle on the knuckle joints that compensates for the increase of the force needed for closing the holding parts on the capsule.

Abstract: The inventive infusion machine comprises a housing, a pressurised cold water generator arranged therein, a first infusion chamber (11) delimited by the first and second housing parts and a locking device (40) of said first infusion chamber (11), which comprises a locking control (42), a first locking element (20) rotatably mounted on an axis (VI) and a second locking element (16), wherein said first locking element (20) is arranged in such a way that it is rotatably movable between locked and unlocked positions. A locking lever (50) is mounted in such a way that it is pivotable about an axis (51) which is fixed with respect to the first housing part and is connected to the first locking element (20).

Abstract: A cooking and grilling appliance and a method for cooking and grilling food products including whole chickens are provided. The cooking appliance includes a base unit supporting a lower cooking plate; a top unit containing an upper cooking plate and a pair of side levers pivotally connecting the upper cooking plate to the lower cooking plate. The angle of the upper cooking plate is variable relative to the lower cooking plate. The cooking appliance further includes an operating and locking mechanism in communication with the side levers and a pressure bar connected to the side levers. When the upper cooking plate is lowered, the locking mechanism locks the upper and lower plates together and on lifting the handle and pressure bar, the operating mechanism releases the locking mechanism, thereby allowing the upper cooking plate to be raised from the lower cooking plate.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a housing, a heater within the housing, a cooking space within the housing, a fan causing hot air from the heater to enter the cooking space, a receptacle located lower than the cooking space, a passage from the cooking space to the receptacle, and a pan located within the cooking space for receiving food and being movable from a first position in which the hot air cooks the food, to a second position whereupon cooked food in the pan can fall through the passage to the receptacle.

Abstract: A marshmallow roasting unit is provided that comprises an enclosure having a roasting chamber and a side defining an enclosure opening below the roasting chamber, a skewer disposed in the roasting chamber and configured to hold a marshmallow, a heating element disposed relative to the skewer in the roasting chamber, and a removable tray configured to be inserted into the enclosure opening and hold a cracker in the enclosure under the roasting chamber. The heating element is disposed a predetermined range from the skewer such that the heating element is effective to roast the marshmallow on the skewer until the marshmallow becomes pliable and falls on to the cracker or contents disposed on the cracker held on the removable tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the refrigerating and/or the freezing of starting substances, in particular of food, comprising two treatment zones, which are enclosed by a housing and which abut directly on one another, wherein heat can be extracted from the starting substances in at least one of the treatment zones in direct or indirect contact with cryogenic liquefied gas, while the second treatment zone encompasses a conveyor belt for conveying the starting substances through the second treatment zone. The device comprises a gas suction device, by means of which a drop of pressure can be generated within the housing and due to which the cold gas, which is generated in the first treatment zone by means of evaporation of cryogenic liquefied gas, discharges from the first treatment zone and subsequently flows through the second treatment zone and also contributes there to the cooling of the product.

Abstract: A 3 piece universal tray set placed directly on top of your grill (gas, electric, or any type grill you'd like to use. This tray provides you ability to use any type wood to smoke your food, while evenly distributing the heat and smoke. The bottom (ash) tray holds your wood chips. This tray also catches your ashes preventing your pit/grill from rusting. The lid tray has holes in it letting the smoke rise and heat or cook your food also catches grease preventing fire. Cooking grill is what your food is placed on to cook your food without drying and or burning your food.

Abstract: To have the tool (410a,b) of a food processing device stop (1) within 1.5 seconds after removal of the lid (2), a food processing device (1) is proposed, the food processing device (1) comprising a container (2) comprising a central shaft (200) fixedly mounted on the container bottom (201), a lid (3) covering the container (2), and a processing tool unit (4) supporting a food processing tool (410a,b), its upper end (400) being couplable with a drive unit through the lid (3), its lower end (401) having an elongated cavity (402) for rotatably engaging with the central shaft (200) and allowing for pivotal movement about the axis (A) of the central shaft (200), wherein a bearing part (403) is provided inside the cavity (402), the bearing part (403) having a predetermined shape (405, 407, 408) on its inner surface for jamming with the central shaft (200) during the pivotal movement.