Abstract: A printing device and method for printing a latex ink on a printing medium is disclosed. The printing device comprises a heating stage for heating the medium at least during printing the latex ink on said medium, a further heating stage for curing the latex ink on the medium and a controller arrangement for individually controlling the heating stage and the further heating stage, whereby the controller arrangement is arranged to reduce the heat output of the heating stage during a non-printing mode of the printing device and to reduce the heat output of the further heating stage during a non-curing mode of the printing device.

Abstract: A print setup device that causes the values of items related to a print color to be applied to a second tab sheet (e.g., subchapter tab sheet) to be matched with the values of items related to a print color to be applied to a first tab sheet (e.g., chapter tab sheet) used for a first segmentation unit (e.g., “chapter”) that comprises a second segmentation unit (e.g., “subchapter”) for which said second tab sheet is used.

Abstract: The incorporation of a polycarbodiimide into a printing ink or varnish considerably enhances the hot machine wash resistance and wet adhesion of the dried ink or varnish, making it especially suitable for use in printing value documents, such as banknotes.

Abstract: A mechanical safe and arm device for rotating munitions reduces arming scatter so that the “no arm” and “all arm” distance are substantially the same. A first spring holds a flywheel, a pinion gear, and a drive gear against rotation until centrifugal forces cause the spring to release them. The drive gear then rotates, causing rotation of the pinion gear and the flywheel. A post depending from the flywheel strikes and unlocks a second spring that unlocks a pivotally-mounted rotor that carries a detonator. The rotor then pivots and brings the detonator into alignment with a firing pin.

Abstract: A powder charged rock cracker cartridge (1) comprises asubstantially cylindrical outer sleeve (2) with an end wall in a first end (3); a plug (4) which, enclosing said outer sleeve, is inserted into and is secured in an opposite second end of the outer sleeve; a main chamber (5) in the outer sleeve (2) between said end wall and said plug, which main chamber is filled with a blasting powder charge (6); a substantially cylindrical inner sleeve (7), which is coaxial with the outer sleeve (2), is connected to said plug, and extends into the charge of blasting powder in the main chamber; and a central through hole (8) in said plug which communicates with the inner sleeve, which is closed in its inner end, which is inserted into the blasting powder charge. The hole in the plug and the inner sleeve in combination form a priming chamber (9) having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of a detonator (10), which can be trigged electrically and comprises an igniting powder charge.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a low foreign object damage nose weight for affixing to a either a standard or kinematic decoy flare comprising a thin walled nose cup having a closed end, an open end, an internal cavity, and at least one sidewall attached to said closed end and surrounding said internal cavity; and a metal powder disposed within the internal cavity for weighing down the forward end of the decoy flare, said nose cup capable of being affixed to a forward end of a decoy flare such that said powder is jettisoned from said nose cup upon burn out of a flare pellet subassembly of said decoy flare thereby reducing the weight of the nose cup and the possibility of foreign object damage to aircraft, ground troops, ground equipment and buildings resulting from the falling nose weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for splitting and removing a shroud from an airborne vehicle, that comprises a shroud that includes two components, linkable one to another along their lengths, and wherein upon being fastened one to the other, they form a shroud with a lengthwise axis and an inner space, and having a base sector around the circumference of the bottom part of said shroud, and wherein said base is connectable to said airborne body and a fastening assembly for fastening said two components of said shroud one to the other, and wherein said fastening assembly is given to be torn on stretching upon detonation of a pyrotechnic charge and a piston assembly that disassembled at the completion of the piston's stroke, and is operable by said pyrotechnic charge, and wherein said piston assembly serves for timed tearing of said fastening assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structural coating comprising a liquid carrier (e.g., paint), a borate-based additive, and a dynamic stabilization material. The borate-based additive provides corrosion protection through electrochemical binding of active surface corrosive sites, lubrication enhancement through the creation and re-supply to a surface where friction contact occasionally occurs of a weak slip lane crystalline material which may be a locally formed product utilizing local atmospheric humidity, and a material for reaction with an initiator to provide for freezing point depression during coating application. The dynamic stabilization material creates a balance of stabilized material for supply of corrosion protection product, lubrication reduction product, and freezing point depression product.

Abstract: A car wash roller and a manufacturing method are provided. The roller includes a body with first and second apertures and a shaft disposed in the first aperture. The body further includes a third aperture extending from a top surface to the first aperture. The shaft has an aperture that is aligned with the third aperture. The roller further includes a locking member disposed in both the third aperture and the aperture of the shaft that prevents the shaft from rotating relative to the body. The roller further includes first and second plastic sleeves that are disposed on the shaft, such that the sleeves do not rotate relative to the shaft. The roller further includes first and second plastic wheels that are rotatably coupled to the first and second plastic sleeves, respectively.

Abstract: A single-piece friction wedge for use in damping relative movement between a bolster and a side frame of a railroad car truck includes a generally horizontal bottom surface, a generally vertical front surface, and a back surface oriented at an acute primary angle with respect to the front surface. The back surface has first and second sloped surfaces which are angled toward each other. A damping system employing such a friction wedge includes a bolster pocket insert. The bolster pocket insert is configured to be at least partially received within a pocket of the bolster and has an inner face configured to engage the pocket of the bolster and an outer face configured to engage at least one of the first and second sloped surfaces of the back surface of the friction wedge.

Abstract: Apparatus for the conversion of an all terrain vehicle from conventional road use to use on railroad tracks is provided and comprises comprising a wheel, hub, spring suspension means and a hub extension mounted forward of the frame, the apparatus comprising a support arm attached at one end to the wheel extension and at the other end to the suspension means, a base plate pivotally mounted on the support arm, a railway wheel associated with the base plate and adapted to rotate.

Abstract: An ink set, comprising: an oil based ink composition containing a metallic pigment; and at least one or more oil based ink compositions selected from a group consisting of a chromatic color ink composition containing chromatic color pigment, a black ink composition containing black pigment, and a white ink composition containing white pigment.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are a water-reactive Al composite material which comprises 4NAl or 5NAl containing added In in an amount ranging from 2 to 5% by mass; and added Si and Si as an impurity in a total amount ranging from 0.04 to 0.6% by mass on the basis of the amount of Al; a thermally sprayed Al film prepared using this material; a method for the production of such an Al film; and a constituent member for a film-forming chamber, which is provided with this thermally sprayed Al film on the surface thereof.

Abstract: In an ultrafine ZnO particle dispersion, ultrafine ZnO particles are dispersed and float in a hydrophobic solvent while being surrounded by a surfactant composed of a primary surfactants such as polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether, and a secondary surfactant such as 1-octanol. The ultrafine ZnO particles have an average particle diameter D50 of 10 nm or less and a ratio of the standard deviation ? to the average particle diameter D50, ?/D50, of 0.2 or less. The average particle diameter D50 of the ultrafine ZnO particles can be controlled by changing the side chain length of the hydrophilic group of the primary surfactant. A ZnO thin film produced by using this dispersion solution has a ratio of a maximum emission intensity in a visible region to a maximum emission intensity in a ultraviolet region, P1/P2, of 0.2 or less.

Abstract: Surface-modified agglomerate of indium tin oxohydrate with a proportion of indium of 80 to 98.9% by weight, of tin of 2 to 20% by weight and of carbon of 0.01 to 1% by weight. Process for preparing a surface-modified agglomerate of indium tin oxide, in which the surface-modified agglomerate of indium tin oxohydrate is dried under air at temperatures of more than 150° C. and less than 310° C., and is then calcined under reducing conditions. Surface-modified agglomerate of indium tin oxide obtainable by this process. Process for preparing a surface-modified powder of indium tin oxide and a dispersion thereof, in which the surface-modified agglomerate and one or more solvents are combined to give a mixture, the mixture is converted to a dispersion by means of a dispersing unit and liquid constituents are optionally removed from the dispersion in order to obtain a powder.

Abstract: A simple and economical process for rendering the fine fraction, from crushing of vehicles and iron scraps, capable of being used in the manufacture of bituminous or cement-based conglomerates as partial substitutes of quarry inerts. Subject of the invention is also a reactor suitable for carrying out the above process. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the reactor.

Abstract: To reduce cost of chemical by reducing quantity of foaming agent used when removing unburned carbon in fly ash with wet floatation and to prevent decrease in activity index of the fly ash. In wet decarburization of fly ash, the solution comprising the steps of: adding water to fly ash to generate slurry; adding hydrophobizing agent and foaming agent to the slurry and agitating them to generate bubbles; and adhering unburned carbon in the fly ash to the bubbles to float them to remove the unburned carbon in the fly ash, when sedimentation component at wet floatation separation is solid-liquid separated and liquid phase obtained by solid-liquid separation is reused for another floatation separation for new fly ash, the quantity of foaming agent added to the slurry is adjusted such that concentration of the foaming agent in liquid phase is in a predetermined range.

Abstract: A system and method for treating tailings from a bitumen froth treatment process such as TSRU tailings. The tailings are dewatered and then combusted to convert kaolin in the tailings into metakaolin. Calcined fines and heavy minerals may be recovered from the combustion products, namely from the flue gas and bottom ash.

Abstract: An exemplary composition for enhancing water repellency in cementitious material comprises a hydrophobic material solute that is dissolved in a glycol ether solvent. Thus, the composition is provided in the form of a non-aqueous solution or emulsion wherein water is in a noncontinuous phase. The use of such compositions to modify cementitious compositions and the cementitious materials obtained thereby are also described.

Abstract: Desk units that can be reconfigured to support, for example, collaboration between two or more individuals are provided. A first desk unit can include an operable modesty panel, which can be substantially perpendicular to the floor in one configuration, and can be relocated to be substantially parallel to the floor and in line with a table panel to provide an enlarged work area in a second configuration. The enlarged work area can be used by two or more individuals for collaboration. In addition, a second desk unit including an operable table panel, which can be substantially parallel to the floor in one configuration, and can be relocated to be substantially perpendicular to the floor in a second configuration can be located in front of the first desk unit. The operable table panel can be lowered to provide additional room for an individual to turn around and collaborate with another individual using the enlarged work area of the first desk unit.

Abstract: A table on which to perform a task, the table having two or more differentiated but connected or adjacent surfaces on which to perform the task, at least one surface being rotatable by the user.

Abstract: A table includes a folding modesty panel and integrated wire management system. A folding portion of the modesty panel is shaped to retain wires within a channel in both a folded position and a deployed position. When the table is to be folded for storage, the modesty panel is folded up against the underside of the work surface and the work surface is then pivoted to a vertical orientation. The channel wires are retained within the channel between the movable portion of the modesty panel and the underside of the work surface to secure the wires while the table is in the storage position. When the table is deployed, the modesty panel may be unfolded to extend below the underside of the work surface. The modesty panel defines a channel in this position as well to also retain the wires while the modesty panel is in the unfolded deployed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a table (2) of a type which can be moved between storage and in use positions and which is free standing in both positions. The table typically includes at least two legs (12) connected to support arms (16) which are moveable between the two positions and which, when in the in use position engage with a frame member (34) on the underside of a table top via engagement means (26, 28) having teeth which interlock and thereby secure the leg support arms to the frame member and provide support for the table top (6).

Abstract: A shelf support system including a collet lock for engaging a hole in the shelf post for arresting downward movement of a shelf support collar on the post.

Abstract: The invention uses an input signal directly from a fuel flow device to control the amount of ammonia injected into a flue gas stream for NOx reduction for boilers. The control system receives a signal directly from a fuel flow device that indicates the amount of fuel flow and corresponding NOx emissions. The signal is processed using an algorithm with a multi-loop controller and an ammonia mass flow control valve with temperature and pressure corrections to determine how much ammonia must be injected into the flue gas in the presence of a catalyst to achieve the desired NOx emissions reductions. A dilution air blower transports ammonia to an injection grid and subsequently, the ammonia reacts with the flue gas in the presence of a catalyst to reduce the amount of NOx emissions to the desired level.

Abstract: A small scale integrated waste processing system for the thermal destructions of waste. The system comprises a compactor (12) for densifying waste and expressing air, a pyrolyzer (13) to receive waste delivered from the compactor, a gasifier (14) with an ash vessel (23) that receives dried waste, and an oxidizer (15) receiving gas from the gasifier to be combusted. Heat energy from the oxidizer can be routed back to the pyrolyzer.

Abstract: A system for correcting skewing in an agricultural implement where the implement includes a plurality of ground engaging tools laterally spaced across a width of the implement and operative to selectively engage the ground to perform a desired operation on a field surface has a skew detecting device operative to sense when the implement is travelling in a skewed orientation and send a correction signal indicating the skewed orientation to a correction mechanism. A drag force is exerted on the ground engaging tools by engagement with the ground when performing the desired operation on the field surface, and the correction mechanism is operative to change the drag forces exerted on at least some ground engaging tools on one side of the implement to correct the skewed orientation.

Abstract: A micro-optic security device that employs one or more planar arrangements of stitched icons and that projects at any given viewing angle one or more synthetically magnified images, is provided. The synthetically magnified image(s) constitutes either a single or multipart image(s) that optionally changes to a different image(s) as the security device is tilted, or as the viewing angle changes.

Abstract: A method and an assembly/disassembly arrangement for a tunnel thruster unit includes a thruster unit and a tunnel, a first attachment arrangement for fitting of said thruster unit to the tunnel and at least one further attachment arrangement for safe fitting of the thruster unit in the tunnel. A further attachment arrangement is in the form of a first interface device fixedly attached to and protruding from attached to the inside of the tunnel wall and a second interface device fixedly attached to the thruster unit.

Abstract: An inflatable floor for an inflatable boat acts as a keel using three inflatable floor layers. The uppermost first inflatable floor layer has a planar cross section. The second inflatable floor layer is located under the first inflatable floor layer. The third inflatable floor layer is located under the second inflatable floor layer. A plurality of threads are provided, in an X- or I-like configuration, inside air chambers of the three inflatable floor layers. The threads link the upper and lower walls of the air chamber of each respective inflatable floor layer to each other. The inflatable floor has increased buoyancy and stiffness, is easy to fold and transport and is easy and economical to repair or replace and thus is easily applicable to a large military or rescue inflatable boat.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for attaching a safety device to the hull of a boat. In one embodiment, the safety device is a net that is held tightly in tension against the hull. The net is attached to the boat while it is in the water, and if the weather or sea state is threatening. If the boat capsizes, there will be sufficient tightness of the net against the hull such that the arms of an unconscious person can be placed through the netting, and the person will be kept safely above the water line. In yet other embodiments, a sheathing is attached to the hull that is a substantially continuous cover. The cover is attached to the boat prior to beaching the boat and protects the hull against abrasion by sharp objects.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of assembling and installing a very large floating barge (1) and includes manufacturing each side portion (10) and each connection portion (15) separately, placing each side portion (10) on the water, moving the connection portions (15) between the side portions (10), moving the connection portions (15) vertically, fixing the connection portions (10) to the side portions (15) and taking the barge (1) to the operation site.

Abstract: A pipe handling system for handling the pipes from a cargo hull includes a gantry beam and a guide mast assembly having an essentially vertical guide mast. The guide mast assembly is moveably connected to the gantry beam, allowing movement of the guide mast assembly in a vertical direction between a lowered mast position and a lifted mast position relative to the gantry beam. A lifting part includes a device configured to engage a pipe. The lifting part is moveable by one or more hoists in a vertical direction between a lowered lifting part position for picking up the pipe and a lifted lifting part position. The lifted part engages on the guide mast assembly, such that the guide mast assembly causes vertical guidance of the lifting part when the guide mast assembly with the engaged lifting part is moved between the lowered mast position and the lifted mast position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for Sr—Ti—O-base film formation. The method comprises placing a substrate with a Ru film formed thereon in a treatment vessel, introducing a gaseous Ti material, a gaseous Sr material, and a gaseous oxidizing agent into the treatment vessel to form a first Sr—Ti—O-base film having a thickness of not more than 10 nm on the Ru film, annealing the first Sr—Ti—O-base film for crystallization, introducing a gaseous Ti material, a gaseous Sr material, and a gaseous oxidizing agent into the treatment vessel to form a second Sr—Ti—O-base film on the first Sr—Ti—O-base film, and annealing the second Sr—Ti—O-base film for crystallization.

Abstract: A method for growing germanium epitaxial films is disclosed. Initially, a silicon substrate is preconditioned with hydrogen gas. The temperature of the preconditioned silicon substrate is then decreased, and germane gas is flowed over the preconditioned silicon substrate to form an intrinsic germanium seed layer. Next, a mixture of germane and phosphine gases can be flowed over the intrinsic germanium seed layer to produce an n-doped germanium seed layer. Otherwise, a mixture of diborane and germane gases can be flowed over the intrinsic germanium seed layer to produce a p-doped germanium seed layer. At this point, a bulk germanium layer can be grown on top of the doped germanium seed layer.

Abstract: Systems for manufacturing national shingles are provided. The systems include the steps of establishing a standardized process for manufacturing shingles having standardized performance characteristics. The national shingles can be manufactured in more than one manufacturing facility, and further wherein the national shingles can be mixed on a common roof and provide a standardized performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in connection with an ALD reactor comprising a reaction chamber, the arrangement comprising fittings for feeding a reaction gas to the reaction chamber and for suctioning the reaction gas back, and fittings for feeding a barrier gas. The fittings for feeding and suctioning back the reaction gas and for feeding the barrier gas comprise a middle element having multiple parallel channels which extend through the element, and a first and a second flow-reversing element arranged at ends of the middle element into which the channels open, the flow-reversing elements being arranged to combine the channels in the middle element so as to provide an interchannel flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus for deposition of a material on a carrier body and an electrode for use with the manufacturing apparatus. Typically, the carrier body has a first end and a second end spaced from each other. A socket is disposed at each of the end of the carrier body. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber. At least one electrode is disposed through the housing for receiving the socket. The electrode includes an interior surface that defines a channel. The electrode heats the carrier body to a necessary deposition temperature by direct passage of electrical current to the carrier body. A coolant is in fluid communication with the channel of the electrode for reducing the temperature of the electrode. A channel coating is disposed in the interior surface of the electrode for preventing loss of heat transfer between the coolant and the interior surface.

Abstract: A vapor deposition device includes a base, a hollow rod, a bracket, four bearing seats, and an ion source. The base defines a through hole and four grooves in one surface thereof. The hollow rod is inserted in the through hole and defines four vents in the circumferential direction thereof. The vents point to the upper space of the grooves correspondingly. The hollow rod includes a closed end and an opposite opened end. The bracket is connected to the closed end. The bearing seats are fixed to the bracket so that the bearing seats face the grooves respectively. The ion source is coupled to the opened end. Ions emitted by the ion source are guided by the hollow rod to the vents and the upper spaces of the grooves respectively.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus and an electrode for use with the manufacturing apparatus are provided for deposition of a material on a carrier body. Typically, the carrier body has a first end and a second end spaced from each other. A socket is disposed at each end of the carrier body. The manufacturing apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber. At least one electrode is disposed through the housing with the electrode at least partially disposed within the chamber for coupling to the socket. The electrode has an exterior surface having a contact region that is adapted to contact the socket. An exterior coating is disposed on the exterior surface of the electrode, outside of the contact region. The exterior coating has an electrical conductivity of at least 9×106 Siemens/meter and a corrosion resistance that is higher than silver in a galvanic series that is based upon room temperature sea water as an electrolyte.

Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for milking animals, that can be carried by a person to any location, preferably in a bag such as a hand bag, side bag or backpack. The portable apparatus includes a carrying device, a power unit including a vacuum pipeline, a milk pipeline having a milk reservoir, and a milking claw unit, having one or more teat-cups. The vacuum pipeline provides suction force to the teat-cups that operatively draw milk from the animal udder. The milk pipeline operatively connects the teat-cups to the milk reservoir. Vacuum force further creates partial vacuum in the milk reservoir, and along with gravity the drawn milk flows to the milk reservoir. The portable apparatus can be used to milk animals located at sites accessible only by foot. The portable apparatus can be used to milk colostrums after parturition, and to milk animals having infected udder/teat.

Abstract: A teat cup shell for holding a milking liner includes a body being made from a first material. The body has an upper end, a lower end; and a middle portion with the upper end adapted to receive the teat of the animal being milked. One configuration of the body may have enlarged upper and lower ends to define a dog-bone shape. The middle portion of the body may define gripping features at its middle portion. The body of the shell has a first weight. An insert is carried by the body with the insert being heavier than the remaining portion of the body. The insert is disposed closer to the lower end of the body than the upper end of the body such that the center of mass of the shell is disposed in the lower two-thirds of the shell.

Abstract: A method for dispersing feed that includes the steps of providing a feed apparatus configured to contain feed, the feed apparatus having a hopper body with a base, a feed sheet mounted below the base, a powered fan blade coupled with the hopper body, and at least one window disposed between an outer edge of the hopper body and an outer edge of the feed sheet. The feed sheet is mounted below the base in order to provide distribution of feed to a predetermined wildlife, such that the at least one window, the base, and the feed sheet are configured to provide a feed stream in all radial directions as the powered fan blade rotates.

Abstract: A device for feeding animals is provided, the device having an upwardly open enclosure further including a lip disposed about the open portion of the enclosure, a sidewall disposed about the enclosure; and a bottom surface disposed in the interior of the enclosure within the confines of the sidewall. A plurality of upwardly open feeding compartments is disposed in the bottom surface of the enclosure. The feeding compartments further include a shaped sidewall disposed about the compartment and a compartment bottom enclosed within the confines of the shaped sidewall. The compartments are shaped so as to slow the consumption of feed to a safe rate of eating for the animal. The total volume of the compartments equals a single ration of food. The enclosure and sidewall are dimensioned to reduce distractions while the animal is eating and promote freedom of movement of the jaw and neck of the animal during feeding.

Abstract: An animal compartment assembly that has a roof that is supported by a sidewall. The sidewall has a door therein that is slidably within the sidewall. A floor supports the sidewall to complete the structure. There is a storage chamber that is disposed within the sidewall and has a door that opens to provide access to the storage chamber from outside the sidewall wherein items for the animal can be stored.

Abstract: An access portal for a pet carrier allows a pet owner to insert a hand into the pet carrier but prevents the animal contained therein from escaping through the access portal. The access portal may be blocked by an elastic barrier with an aperture that stretches to allow the pet owner to gain access to the interior of the pet carrier. Doors covering the access portal on the inside and/or the outside of the carrier may also be used instead of, or in conjunction with the elastic barrier.

Abstract: An animal compartment assembly that has a roof that is supported by a sidewall. The sidewall has a door therein that is slidably within the sidewall. A floor supports the sidewall to complete the structure. There is a storage chamber that is disposed within the sidewall and has a door that opens to provide access to the storage chamber from outside the sidewall wherein items for the animal can be stored.

Abstract: A cat claw trimming and exercise device is disclosed herein, the device permitting a cat to physically exercise both its legs and trim its claws simultaneously. The cat claw trimming and exercise device comprises a vertical post, a flat base, and a sandpaper cartridge. The flat base has a textured surface permitting a cat to stabilize themselves using their back legs while using the device. The sandpaper cartridge is removably installable and has a cardboard tube with a hollow inner volume and a surface coating. Further, a kit is disclosed comprising: a replaceable sandpaper cartridge, a user instruction manual, and a cat claw trimming and exercise device. A method of use is also disclosed for using the present invention.

Abstract: A pet collar assembly is removably attached to a pet collar and carries a leash. The assembly allows for extending and retracting the leash and includes a housing, an actuator assembly for actuating retraction of the leash upon receiving force higher than a threshold retraction force, and a spool communicating with the actuator assembly and biased for coiling the leash. The actuator assembly has a button and a button shaft that mechanically communicates with a hook shaft attached to a hook. The hook engages a plurality of teeth disposed on the circumference of a rim of the spool. An elastic band applies force against the hook so that the actuator assembly remains in a locked configuration unless a force higher than the threshold retraction force is received by the button.