Abstract: The device for extemporaneously preparing a hot beverage anywhere and anytime from a soluble powder comprises a container which is divided into an upper hollow space and a lower hollow space by a baffle. The lower hollow space contains a quantity of drinkable liquid and the upper hollow space a quantity of soluble powder able to produce said beverage. An elongated hollow element is provided, which is open at its two ends and which connects the lower and the upper hollow spaces, sealing membranes are provided for sealing the connection between the upper and the lower hollow spaces through the elongated element. The sealing membranes can be made ineffective by intervention of the user or once a predetermined pressure inside the liquid has been reached.

Abstract: An automated apparatus and method for sequentially slicing potatoes into slices, for cooking the slices into chips in a circular oil bath, and for separating the cooked chips from the bath. The apparatus includes a potato slicer, a circular frying trough with oil circulating means and controlled heating means, a rotating and angle changing plurality of circularly arranged paddles for positioning chips in and along the trough during their cooking, a carousel for lifting and separating cooked chips from the trough, and a conveyor belt for delivering the chips from the carousel to a collection point. The method utilizes the apparatus.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a first and second cooking vessel, a drain manifold connecting the first and second cooking vessel to a drain container for storing cooking medium, a first drain valve and second drain valve configured to connect the first and second cooking vessel with the drain container. A first drain lever selectively opens and closes the first drain valve, and a second drain lever selectively opens and closes the second drain valve. A first and second drain lever indicator indicate an operational status of the first and second drain valves, respectively. A controller monitors the first and second drain valve. When the first drain valve is open, the second drain lever indicator indicates a warning when the second drain lever is operated. When the second drain valve is open, the first drain lever indicator indicates a warning when the first drain lever is operated.

Abstract: A body for at least one direct-broiling cooker, which is configured to suppress heat transfer to a drip channel, thus performing cooking function(s), without requiring water to be contained in the drip channel.

Abstract: The Brown Sugar Softener Steamer provides a two-piece set, consisting of a steaming vessel and a universal pot-lid. The universal pot-lid is sized in a variety of sizes to cover any sized pot. The lid is manufactured of stamped metal, oval or round in shape, and is equipped with two sturdy handles, positioned opposite one another on the circumference of the lid. In the center of the pot-lid is an oval or rounded opening. This opening is designed to receive the steaming vessel, which sits inside the pot-lid from above and rests on a lip on the edge of the insert. The steaming vessel can be manufactured of stamped metal, or of heat-resistant, microwave-safe injection molded plastic. The steaming vessel (insert) has a diameter of approximately six and six-eighths inches and height of approximately three inches. The bottom of the insert is solid, as well as one-half inch from the bottom of the insert and the remainder of the insert is perforated through out the entire circumference.

Abstract: A carving station assembly having an adjustable lamp assembly, wherein the assembly is adjustable by way of a telescoping post arm, an adjustment knob, and pivotal lamp head.

Abstract: An accumulator device (1) for the tying wire of a tying machine used in pulp production has a drive (3) at the inlet to the accumulator device and another drive (7) at the outlet from the accumulator device. By means of the accumulator device (1) according to the invention and the two drives (3, 7), it is possible to store the entire length of wire required for one tying cycle temporarily and then to remove the wire from the accumulator for the tying cycle. In this way, a dynamic accumulator volume is created for the tying wire in the accumulator device (1).

Abstract: A system and method for autonomously forming a biomass module, comprising a module builder and a control system. The method comprising autonomous operation the module builder to determine the location of biomass, transmitting data signals indicative of the biomass to the control system, and moving and compressing the biomass according to predetermined algorithms stored in the control system to produce a module.

Abstract: A round baler of the non-stop type has three arms rotating about a common axis and having rolls at their free ends. A loop may be formed between the rolls of the same arm, whereas a small loop is created, by means of which the start of a bale core can be achieved.

Abstract: An engraving device that forms a desired image via a plurality of engraved marks in a surface of an object via a working tool is presented. The engraving device includes a base comprising a retainer configured to retain the object, a X-direction displacement means located above the base, configured to displace the working tool along a X-axis along the surface of the object, a Y-direction displacement means located above the base, configured to displace the working tool along a Y-axis perpendicular to the X-axis along the surface of the object, and a Z-direction displacement means located above the base, configured to displace the working tool along a Z-axis toward and away from the object.

Abstract: The invention provides a transfer printing (coating) method, a transfer printing (coating) apparatus, and a printing article manufactured by the same. The transfer printing (coating) apparatus is adapted to achieve high quality printing and coating on a rough and unglazed surface, and includes: a blanket; a plurality of feed rollers installed along a feed direction of the blanket and configured to aid feeding of the blanket; a blanket printing unit configured to print an image on one surface of the blanket; a mixed solution applying unit configured to apply a mixed solution containing ink and nylon powder on. an image ink layer of the blanket; a printing substrate; a printing substrate printing unit configured to attach the ink and the nylon powder applied on the blanket to the printing substrate by thermally pressing the blanket to one surface of the printing substrate; and a printing body configured to accommodate the printing substrate printed by the printing substrate printing unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for printing and drying a plastic film web (2), especially a PP, PS, or PE film web, comprising several offset printing mechanisms (10, 12, 14, 16) for printing the film web (2) with different ink applications and at least one flame drying station (18, 20, 22), characterized by a drawing roller (24), which is arranged between a last printing mechanism (16) and the at least one flame drying station (18), contacts the unprinted surface of the film web, and applies tension to the film web.

Abstract: A printing press is provided that includes a printing section including at least one printing unit printing images on a web and at least one compensator unit for varying the direction of travel of the web in the printing section during operation of the at least one printing unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an offset printing blanket or sleeve including one or more layers that are made with a soft thermoplastic polyurethane composition that provides excellent compression set and excellent resistance to apolar solvents, such as naphthenic mineral spirits. The subject invention more specifically reveals a printing blanket comprising: a base layer; a compressible layer, and a printing surface layer, wherein the compressible layer and/or the printing surface layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition made by reacting (a) at least one polyester polyol intermediate with (b) at least one diisocyanate and (c) at least one chain extender; wherein the polyester polyol intermediate comprises an intermediate derived from at least one dialkylene glycol and at least one dicarboxylic acid or an ester or anhydride thereof.

Abstract: According to a method of preparing a lithographic printing plate comprising processing a lithographic printing plate precursor having a photosensitive layer containing a hexaarylbiimidazole compound and a protective layer with a developer containing a specific organic solvent and at least any of a surfactant and a water-soluble polymer compound, the occurrence of development scum is prevented and both good developing property and printing durability can be achieved. Further, since it becomes possible to conduct one bath processing with a weak alkaline developer, advantages, for example, simplification of processing steps, consideration for global environment and adaptation for space saving and low running cost can be achieved.

Abstract: In a method for printing substrates with a printing ink and/or a printing varnish at least comprising solvents and binders, at least one of the binders comprises a polyetheramine polyol.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting a target impact of a munition. The method including: providing the munition with a power supply having a piezoelectric material for generating power from a vibration induced by the munition; monitoring an output from the power supply; and determining whether the output of power from the power supply has dropped below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A missile includes a pyrotechnic charge. The missile is constructed in such a way that the pyrotechnic charge is made to burn deflagratively when the missile is used correctly. The pyrotechnic charge includes a mixture containing at least one metal or a metal alloy as a fuel and at least one metal oxide as an oxidizing agent. The fuel and the oxidizing agent are selected in such a manner that they can react with one another by burning. The mixture is compressed to a density of at least 85% of a theoretical density of the mixture, and the fuel, the oxidizing agent and a quantitative ratio between the fuel and the oxidizing agent are selected in such a manner that a density of the mixture is at least 6 g/cm3.

Abstract: A bomb and penetrating warhead (“PW”) casings is disclosed that has three or more exterior facets. The facets may be straight or spiraling. The resulting bomb or PW casing that results is a stronger, tougher structure that will increase the overall performance of the bomb or PW casing in delivering the desired destructive power to a selected target. The bomb and PW casings also have the advantage of being lighter in weight than a conventional bomb structure but yet provide the desired destructive power to the selected target.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims an apparatus and method for delivering a wide array of selected agents to a target from stand-off distances. The apparatus includes a self-destruct frangible projectile made of primary, binding, and active components. The primary component generally has a specific gravity greater than lead, and the binding component generally has a specific gravity less than lead. The active component may be a metal for penetrating the target, a dye for optically marking the target, or another specially selected agent for delivery to the target, depending on the particular embodiment. The frangible projectile self-destructs upon contact with the target, in proximity to the target, or after passing the target, depending on the particular embodiment.

Abstract: A device (1) for the maintenance and the repair of rails and railroad apparatuses, includes: a frame (2); elements (3, 4, 5) of displacement on a rail; the elements of displacement including two wheels (4, 5) aligned with an axis (6) of displacement of the device along a rail (7). The frame (2) is arranged on the elements (3) of displacement so that, when the wheels of the device are positioned on a rail (7), the center of gravity (22) of the device is placed vertically to the rail. According to a preferred embodiment, each wheel is provided with two flanges (12, 13) having a substantially annular shape, the position of at least one of the flanges being axially adjustable.

Abstract: The chromium (III) carbonate of the present invention exhibits a light blue color in a solid state. This chromium (III) carbonate has an L* value of 50 to 70, an a* value of ?4 to ?2, and a b* value of ?10 to ?7, which are represented by the L*a*b* color system (JIS Z8729). This chromium (III) carbonate is preferably completely dissolved within 30 minutes when the chromium (III) carbonate is added, in an amount corresponding to a Cr content of 1 g, to 1 liter of an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid having a pH of 0.2 at a temperature of 25° C. This chromium (III) carbonate is preferably obtained by contacting an aqueous solution of carbonate and an aqueous solution containing trivalent chromium at a pH of 6 to 12 under the condition of a reaction liquid temperature of 0° C. or more and less than 50° C. Also, preferably, after production of the chromium (III) carbonate, filtration is performed, and the chromium (III) carbonate is washed with water until the conductivity of the filtrate is 5 mS/cm or less.

Abstract: One method of ink formulation may include providing a shipping material in a reservoir of a printing mechanism, placing a concentrated ink in communication with the reservoir, and mixing the shipping material and the concentrated ink together to create a print-ready ink.

Abstract: The invention is related to a weather-resistant dye and use thereof, which contains in molecules thereof not only chromophoric parent D, but also electron-accepting group Q which is linked with dye parent D through non-conjugated carbon link L to constitute D-L-Q dye molecule; the electron-accepting group Q has such a HOMO energy level that is lower than the HOMO energy level of the dye chromophoric parent D. The dye has sun-resistance and anti-ozone performances, which can be used as colorant in the ink, dope, lacquer, toner powder for laser printing, marker, paper, fabric, glass, porcelain or polymer.

Abstract: Bar type clay for craft including 50 wt % to 80 wt % of wax, 10 wt % to 40 wt % of body pigment, and 1 wt % to 10 wt % of a colorant, and formed to have a bar-like shape is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a (1?3)-?-D-glucan as an emulsion stabiliser. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a (1?3)-?-D-glucan in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the emulsion. The present invention also relates to bitumen binder compositions comprising a (1?3)-?-D-glucan in an amount of 0.005 to less than 0.1 wt. %, based on the total weight of the bitumen binder composition. The present invention further relates to emulsions comprising a novel biodegradable emulsifying agent, in particular in combination with a (1?3)-?-D-glucan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvement in alloy powder particles or wires used as a source material in atmospheric plasma spray and wire arc spray to reduce the amount of oxides on the thermal-sprayed coating. The alloy particles and the wire of the present invention 1 are doped with at least an element to be oxidized and evaporated preferentially as compared to the major alloy elements on the particle surface during flight by spraying.

Abstract: A coating composition may include a coating vehicle, kaolin having a d50 of not more than 2 microns, alkaline earth metal carbonate having a d50 of not more than 2 microns, and not more than 10% by weight titanium dioxide relative to the weight of the coating composition. A method for improving opacity of a coating composition may include adding kaolin and alkaline earth metal carbonate to the coating composition. A method for reducing titanium dioxide content of a coating composition and at least substantially maintaining opacity of the coating may include adding fine kaolin and fine alkaline earth metal carbonate to the coating composition, wherein a volume concentration ratio of the fine kaolin to the fine alkaline earth metal carbonate ranges between 0.5:1 and 10:1.

Abstract: A composition for use in the production of a construction element, said composition including an aggregate and a glycerol binder. Construction elements produced using the composition are described. There is further provided a structural element comprising glycerol and an aggregate. A method for producing a construction element is provided including mixing glycerol with an aggregate in the presence of an aqueous medium and then curing said glycerol within said mixture.

Abstract: A CO2 control device and method for capturing CO2 from fluid flow, including: a flow-through apparatus and an CO2 absorbing filter treated with an alkaline material which is housed within the flow-through apparatus. The flow-through apparatus receives fluid flow and the CO2 from the fluid flow is absorbed by the CO2 absorbing filter. The absorbed CO2 is converted into CaCO3 which is combined with volcanic ash to form a useful cement material.

Abstract: In the method according to the invention for producing cement clinker, raw cement meal is preheated in a preheater, the preheated raw cement meal is precalcined in a calciner and the precalcined raw cement meal is burnt in a kiln, fuel and combustion air having an oxygen content of at least 75 mol % being used in the calciner, and the raw cement meal being precalcined in a fluidised bed in the calciner. The exhaust gases occurring in the kiln are delivered to the preheater, bypassing the calciner, and the exhaust gases of the calciner are delivered to a CO2 preparation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of hard plaster made from calcined beta hemihydrate plaster, comprising adding of plaster material mainly consisting of beta hemihydrate plaster to a post reactor (3), after-treating in the post reactor (3) for forming hard plaster, wherein the beta hemihydrate plaster is directly converted into alpha hemihydrate plaster at a temperature above the calcining temperature of 95 degrees Celsius, removing the hard plaster from the post reactor (3), and cooling down. During the adding of the plaster material to the post reactor (3) the temperature is adjusted to at least the calcining temperature, the conversion is carried out in the post reactor (3) at a dwell time of less than 30 minutes while externally adding water vapor, and the temperature and the pressure in the post reactor (3) are regulated such that the temperature is at least 95 degrees Celsius and an overpressure is present.

Abstract: A work station with a built-in electric mechanical lift that will allow a user to adjust a work support member to a more ergonomically correct position (similar to a tilted drafting station) includes primary and, preferably, secondary work support members. A lifting structure urged by an actuator engages the primary work support member for pivoting from a position coplanar with the second work support member to a position at an angle relative to the secondary work support member. One or more structural support members are positioned to support the primary and secondary work support members, the lifting structure, and the actuator. The lifting structure includes first and second lifting arms pivotably connected to one another.

Abstract: A mount for carrying a display and like devices. The mount includes a base and a support pivotally coupled to the base. The support includes a mounting surface to carry at least one device. At least one rail constrains movement of the base along a horizontal plane. A pivot actuator is configured to pivot the support between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The mounting surface is substantially orthogonal to the horizontal plane in the vertical position. In the horizontal position, the mounting surface is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for mounting of a table top on a table frame (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and/or individual table legs, with drive means (8, 9) for optional adjustment of the height of the table top (14), fixing means (10, 11) on the table top (14) being interconnectable to drive means (8, 9) on the table frame (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and/or the table legs, one or more sensors (15, 32) being disposed to sense possible movement between the fixing means (10, 11) on the table top (14) and the drive means (8, 9) in the event of undesirable movement between the table top (14) and the table frame (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and/or the table legs, in order thereby to prevent the adjustment of the position of the table top (14).

Abstract: A burner having a fuel tube, a heat recuperator disposed at least partially around the fuel tube, a cover disposed at least partially around the heat recuperator, and a housing coupled to the fuel tube. The housing has an air inlet, an exhaust outlet, and an eductor body. The eductor body has a first pathway for directing inlet air toward the heat recuperator and a second pathway directing inlet air into the exhaust outlet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: A delivery boot for mounting on a shank of an agricultural implement and carrying a sweep blade. The boot features a channel member having front, rear and side walls defining a channel extending downward from an inlet proximate the top end to an outlet proximate the bottom end, a sweep connection element defined on the channel member at a front side and a shank connection element defined on the channel member at a rear side thereof. A spreader is supported on the channel member proximate the outlet thereof to receive product delivered from the inlet through the channel member and guide said product laterally outward to both sides of the outlet. Arranged to mount in front of the shank and behind the sweep, the boot positions the outlet ahead of the shank to minimize disruption of product placement by earth falling back into the furrow behind the shank.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a quilt blank, a quilt kit including a quilt blank and method of making a quilt using a quilt blank. The disclosure describes a quilt blank including a partially completed quilt having a quilt top, backing and batting material interposed between the quilt top and the backing, all of which are secured together via a sewing or quilting pattern. The quilt top of the quilt blank includes at least one predetermined blank portion sized to receive a fabric swatch or other material selected by a user. Alternatively, the quilt blank may simply be a quilt top having a predetermined blank area to be filled with a fabric swatch or other material. The disclosure also describes a quilt kit including a quilt blank and a method of making a quilt using a quilt blank.

Abstract: A method for editing images representing sewing elements (10) on a display of a sewing machine (1) for manipulating images of sewing elements (10) to be sewn on a fabric (2) arranged in the sewing machine(1), the method includes the steps, displaying at least one sewing element (10) image on said display (11), selecting at least one of said at least one sewing element (10) image, selecting an image editing function among a predetermined number of base editing functions, setting, by said selecting of an image editing function, members (35a-35e) of a selector group (35) to toggle to operate manipulator functions corresponding to said selected base function, manipulating said selected image of a sewing element (10) according to the selected base function by operating at least one of said members (35a-35e) of said selector group (35). The invention includes a device for performing the method.

Abstract: A sailboat, which includes at least one hull; a mast; a plurality of sails, wherein at least one of the plurality of sails is a foresail; and a system for sailing windward, which includes a foresail beam attached to the mast of the sailboat at a mast end of the foresail beam and receives a leading edge of the foresail at a bow end of the foresail beam; and a foresail track, which extends from a starboard side to a port side of the sailboat and assists the foresail beam in movement from side to side.

Abstract: A sail control device for flattening the after portion of a triangular sail. The sail control device includes at least one tensioning member which extends from a front portion of the sail across the sail to the after portion of the sail. The tensioning member may be attached to a Cunningham line for tensioning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller reefing boom (1 in FIG. 1) for a boom sail set with sail battens, preferably a mainsail (6), of a ship (2) with a partially enclosing sail stowage space (27) of aluminium or Faserplast, in which a largely planar sail (6) can be reefed or stowed by rolling it up, wherein the trimming of the sail (6) in all reefing states is achieved by the roll reefing boom (1) comprising a number of segments (11, 12, 14) which can be swung away horizontally in relation to one another, making the sail (6) that is guided by them adjustable variably according to the strength of the wind by means of internal control devices (37 and 76) with fixed profile characteristics (23 a and 23 b) in the depth of the profile (24).

Abstract: A portable water level-responsive mooring device has a mooring strap with a ring capable of engaging the mooring device around a dock piling. The mooring strap has a suitable length of cord having a clip or ring on each end capable of releasably attaching to a fender, spacing tubes, and rollers. The spacing tubes and rollers have an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the spacing tubes and an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the cord. The cord is positioned within an arrangement of the spacing tubes and rollers, the length of cord being sufficient to wrap around a dock piling.

Abstract: A connection system comprises a first latching (5) element mountable on or to a first body (3) and a second latching element (6) mountable on or to a second body (4), and means for drawing the first latching element and second latching element together to facilitate connection of the first body to the second body, said drawing means comprising a buoyant winching system (2). A connection method for connecting a first body carrying a first latching element to a second body carrying a second latching element, comprises the steps of connecting a winch line (11) from a buoyant winching system comprising a winch, through the first latching element to a tether line attached to the second latching element and operating the winch to draw the first and second latching elements together to connect the first body to the second body wherein the connection of the winch line to the tether line is carried out without tension in the winch line.

Abstract: The present invention is a water wings device used in combination with a watercraft that includes a plurality of water wings attached to the sides of the watercraft with attachment arms and directing fins that are placed into the water that the watercraft is traveling in. There is also an embodiment of the water wings device that includes a boat tail with a tapering protrusion that is placed into the water the watercraft is traveling in. Another embodiment is the water tail device that includes a plurality of water tails that attach to the rear of portion of a watercraft used in conjunction with water wings on the side of the watercraft that are all placed into the water the watercraft is traveling in.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat and a pedestal connected to the seat. A height adjustment mechanism is positioned between the seat and the pedestal for selectively changing height of the seat relative to the pedestal. A footrest is mounted on the pedestal for sliding vertical movement thereon and for pivotal movement between a stored position and a foot-supporting use position. A floor slide is adapted to be connected to a support surface and configured to slidably and pivotally receive the pedestal so as to enable selective fore and aft movement and swivel movement of the seat relative to the floor slide.

Abstract: In a ship-body frictional resistance reducing device for reducing frictional resistance of a sailing ship body 1 by forming an air bubble curtain on a ship's bottom 5 by generating air bubbles from a plurality of air ejection holes formed on the ship's bottom 5, the air ejection holes are arranged in a ship width direction to constitute an air-ejection hole group, and a plurality of air ejection holes groups of the same type as the air-ejection hole group is formed on the ship's bottom 5. The air-ejection hole groups include at least a center air-ejection hole group 30a formed at the center of the ship width direction at a bow side and a pair of side air-ejection hole groups 30b and 30b formed at a stern side from the center air-ejection hole group 30a at both sides of the center air-ejection hole group 30a in the ship width direction.

Abstract: A temperature sensing indicator that allows a capsule therein to be broken readily and that can be used without being affected by the temperature of a user's finger, when using a temperature sensing indicator provided with a capsule encasing a temperature sensing material.