Abstract: A control mechanism securable to a firing device is provided. The control mechanism includes an actuation component adapted to generate signals in response to activation of the actuation component. Further, the control mechanism includes an attachment apparatus adapted to support the actuation component adjacent to a stock of the firing device. The attachment apparatus has at least one securing member for securement of the attachment apparatus to the stock of the firing device.

Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M249 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.

Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M60 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.

Abstract: A method for rapidly firing a semi-automatic firing unit having a trigger, a receiver and a barrel. The firing unit is placed in a handle so as to enable only reciprocating linear movement along a constrained linear path that is parallel to the barrel. The user grasps the handle and places their trigger finger firmly on a finger rest. In use, the user generates a forward activation force that urges the firing unit forwardly so that the trigger collides with the stabilized finger, stimulating the first round of ammunition in the receiver. A recoil force from the discharging ammunition pushes the firing unit rearwardly so that the trigger separates from the stabilized finger. During the recoil event, the user may apply negative resistance to the translating firing unit which may be varied by the user on-the-fly to proportionally change the firing tempo.

Abstract: A fluid end 15 for a multiple reciprocating pump assembly 12 comprises at least three plunger bores 61 or 91 each for receiving a reciprocating plunger 35, each plunger bore having a plunger bore axis 65 or 95. Plunger bores being arranged across the fluid head to define a central plunger bore and lateral plunger bores located on either side of the central plunger bore. Fluid end 15 has suction valve bores 59 or 89, each suction valve bore receiving a suction valve 41 and having a suction valve bore axis 63 or 93. Discharge valve bores 57 or 87, each discharge valve bore receiving a discharge valve 43 and having a discharge valve bore axis 63 or 93. The axes of at least one of suction and discharge valve bores is inwardly offset in the fluid end from its respective plunger bore axis.

Abstract: An axial piston pump, comprising a cylinder block having one or more cylinder bores; and one or more piston assemblies; wherein number of piston assemblies matches number of cylinder bores; wherein each of the piston assemblies having a piston being disposed reciprocating in each of the cylinder bores; and wherein each piston being fitted with a metallic sealing ring, which is a coiled felt seal (CFS), for reducing leakage and keeping concentric of the piston within its corresponding cylinder bore.

Abstract: A crank device and an adjusting device of a combustion engine. The system adjusts the cylinder pressure of the motor in accordance with the required power. Adjustment of the cylinder pressure takes place by changing the compression ration by means of the adjusting device (19). The adjusting device (19) changes an eccentric wheel (3) through an adjusting wheel (4) to a such position that a connecting rod (2) lifts a piston (1) to a desired distance from the combustion chamber head. The adjusting device measures the volume of the air entering the cylinder and adjust the compression ratio to be appropriate. The adjusting device also takes into account the speed of rotation so that the compression pressure increases or decreases to be appropriate.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for moving a carriage guided for movement along a linear path by a support frame, such as a backhoe or an excavator. The system comprises two hydraulic jacks, each having a cylinder body and a piston rod. The cylinder bodies of the two jacks are joined to one another, the end of the piston rod of one jack is connected to the support frame and the end of the piston rod of the other jack is connected to the carriage. In the invention, the two piston rods project from the same side of the joined cylinder bodies and in each end position of the carriage, the piston rod of a respective one of the jacks is extended while that of the other jack is retracted.

Abstract: A metal nanodot material is formed by ion-exchange with an ETS zeolite, followed by activation to form metallic nanodots. The nanodot may be formed from silver, nickel, copper, gold or a platinum group metal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying a moist gas is provided. The apparatus includes a revolving desiccant rotor with at least an adsorption sector and a regeneration chamber; the regeneration chamber comprising at least a first dry gas sector, a hot regeneration sector, and a second dry gas sector, and optionally a cold regeneration sector. The method includes at least an adsorption sector and a regeneration chamber; the regeneration chamber comprising at least a first dry gas sector, a hot regeneration sector, and a second dry gas sector, and optionally a cold regeneration sector.

Abstract: This invention provides novel processes utilizing compositions comprising substituted polyamines as acid gas scrubbing solutions and methods of using the compositions in an industrial system. The invention relates to the use of such polyamine compounds in industrial processes to remove acidic contaminants from natural and industrial fluid streams, such as natural gas, combustion gas, natural gas, synthesis gas, biogas, and other industrial fluid streams. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful for removal, absorption, or sequestration of acidic contaminants and sulfide contaminants including CO2, H2S, RSH, CS2, COS, and SO2.

Abstract: A method for treating natural gas using a vessel having a manifold for introducing gas in the vessel, a flow disperser above the manifold that prevents channeling of the gas, a spray system for spraying a treating liquid into an upwardly rising column of gas and, optionally, a liquid level controller for maintaining the level of a pool of treating liquid above the flow disperser.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus comprises a casing defining an inner cavity with an upper cylindrical portion and a lower hopper portion. An inlet feeds gas and solids into the inner cavity and causes movement of the solids in a downward spiral path in the casing. A solids outlet at a bottom of the lower hopper portion outlets the solids from the casing. A gas outlet exhausts gases from the casing. An annular arrangement of ports in a wall of the casing injects an other gas in the inner cavity. The ports are oriented to guide the other gas into following a partially vertical path into the inner cavity to disrupt the movement of the solids in the downward spiral path to allow a capture of the solid particles by the capturing solids. A gas source is connected to the arrangement of ports.

Abstract: A system for ridding the working area of a nail salon work station of fumes and nail dust. The system is self-contained within the particular work station and has a vacuum system that draws air in from the area surrounding and proximate the working area to remove the fumes and dust. A fan draws that air into a chamber containing a bag-type, particulate filter that filters out the nail dust. Downstream of the bag-type filter is a fume filter that receives the air from the bag-type filter, having been pressurized by the fan, and provides a filter of the fumes. The air, now having passed through a particulate filter and a fume filter is exhausted into the room at a location remote from the working area. The bag-type filter is inexpensive and readily replaced.

Abstract: An accessory filter for enhancing the operation of a HVAC panel filter, the HVAC panel filter having a peripheral frame that is receivable in a filter mount of a forced air HVAC system. The accessory filter includes a filter sheet having planar dimensions matching the frame; and adhesive attached near the edges of the filter sheet operable to adhere the filter sheet to the frame. The filter sheet has a thickness substantially thinner than that of the HVAC panel filter. The filter sheet thickness allows the HVAC panel filter and the accessory filter to coextensively fit in the filter mount.

Abstract: A carbon canister as utilized relative to underground fuel storage tank vapor recovery, including for the capture and purging of hydrocarbon vapors as air is introduced into and released from an underground storage tank, and wherein, in one form intended primarily for use in Stage II Vapor Recovery systems, the carbon canister includes a valve activated by weight of saturated carbon and wherein, in another form intended primarily for use in Stage I Vapor Recovery systems, the carbon canister is a free breathing carbon canister with a surge protection device.

Abstract: An absorption cell includes a first absorption layer formed of a first absorbent, and a second absorption layer formed of a second absorbent having a higher density than the first absorbent and coated on the surface of the first absorption layer so as to prevent generation of dust particles from the first absorption layer. The upper surface of the first absorption layer is coated with the second absorption layer formed of the high-density absorbent, thereby preventing generation of minute dust particles and thus preventing secondary contamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to encapsulated activated carbon and a method of preparing the same to protect the structure of the activated carbon and preserve the odor absorbing capability of the activated carbon particles. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a polymer article having odor absorption capabilities comprising a film comprising a matrix polymer and activated carbon particles at least partially encapsulated with a non-water soluble amorphous polymer, wherein the non-water soluble amorphous polymer is incompatible with the matrix polymer. The polymer article can be a bag.

Abstract: A wet type dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner is provided. The wet type dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner includes a first separating unit configured to filter out and discharge dust by rotating air which is inlet via a first air inlet, and a plurality of a second centrifugal separating units configured to filter out dust from the air which is discharged from the first separating unit, and configured to eliminate dust from the inlet air via water which is filled inside of the second centrifugal separating units.

Abstract: A case of an air cleaner includes an inlet, through which the outside air is taken in by rotation of an internal fan. The outside air taken in passes through a filter from the inlet in a first flow path. A sensor unit is arranged outside of the first flow path, and the outside air taken in passes through the sensor unit from the inlet by a flow path pipe forming a second flow path different from the first flow path. As a result, the outside air taken in through the flow path different from the flow path toward the filter is sensed by the sensor unit.

Abstract: An electric beverage preparation machine has: an arrangement (5?, 5?, 200, 500, 510, 600, 700, 800) for processing one or more beverage ingredients to dispense a beverage; a control unit (2) connected to the beverage processing arrangement for controlling the processing of one or more beverage ingredients; a beverage user-selector (2b, 2b?), such as a push or touch or toggle button or touch screen, for requesting a beverage, the selector being connected to the control unit; an operative mode in which such machine is immediately ready to process one or more beverage ingredients; and a start-up mode in which such machine is not ready to process one or more beverage ingredients and is brought into the beverage preparation mode from a low electric consumption standby mode or from an electrically switched off state.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a screw crusher may utilize a cantilevered screw with an inverse tapered shaft with flighting for conveying the product up the length of the shaft for compression. The screw may include an end flight configured to provide thrust to the product for further conveyance beyond the end of the screw or additional compaction when utilized with a receiving container. An exemplary embodiment of the screw crusher may utilize a single moving element in relation to a cylindrical tube for compression of the product. Also, an exemplary screw compactor may utilize a fixed replaceable restrictor tube section and an efficient screw design making it more cost effective and efficient to operate than other known compactors. Furthermore, an example of the screw crusher may be fitted with perforated or the preferred “V” Slotted tube to perform liquid removal in addition to the compaction of the material.

Abstract: A combination stencil printer and dispenser includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support a substrate in a print position, and a print head coupled to the frame to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. The combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a dispenser mounted on an independent gantry to dispense viscous material on the substrate when the substrate is in the print position. In other embodiments, the dispenser can be mounted on a stencil wiper assembly or a movable stencil provided within the combination stencil printer and dispenser.

Abstract: A combination stencil printer and dispenser includes a frame, a movable stencil coupled to the frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support a substrate in a print position, and a print head coupled to the frame to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. The combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a dispenser mounted on the movable stencil to dispense viscous material on the substrate when the substrate is in the print position. In other embodiments, the dispenser can be mounted on a stencil wiper or on an independent gantry provided within the combination stencil printer and dispenser.

Abstract: A combination stencil printer and dispenser includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support a substrate in a print position, and a print head coupled to the frame to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. In one embodiment, the combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame to wipe excess viscous material from a bottom surface of the stencil. The combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a dispenser mounted on the cleaning assembly to dispense viscous material on the substrate when the substrate is in the print position. In other embodiments, the dispenser can be mounted on a movable stencil or on an independent gantry provided within the combination stencil printer and dispenser.

Abstract: A method of depositing viscous material on a substrate includes positioning the substrate in a print position, performing a print operation on the substrate with a print head and a stencil to deposit viscous material on the substrate, and inspecting the substrate with a vision system to detect a defect with the deposit of viscous material on the substrate. The method further includes, in the event of a defect, re-working the substrate by depositing viscous material on the substrate with a dispenser attached to a cleaning assembly, the stencil, or an independent gantry to correct the defect.

Abstract: A method of partially imaging a substrate, for example glass, with a print pattern comprising layers of ceramic ink in substantially exact registration. The method relies on a mask ink layer defining the print pattern and differential thermal expulsion of ceramic ink medium during a heat fusing process between the areas outside the print pattern and within the print pattern. This results in pigment and glass frit forming a durable image material adhered to the substrate within the print pattern and non durable material outside the print pattern, enabling its removal outside the print pattern to leave the desired layers of ceramic ink within the print pattern in substantially exact registration.

Abstract: A color control system for use in a printing press is provided. The system includes a controller for reviewing digital data for a print job and identifying solid color regions of the print job that are greater than a predetermined size, a user interface allowing an operator to select solid color regions identified by the controller, a sensor for measuring a characteristic of the selected solid color regions of the print job on a printed substrate, the controller determining measured values of the characteristic for each of the selected solid color regions, and at least one inking unit for supplying ink in a plurality of ink zones to a plate cylinder, the controller varying the ink supplied to ink zones including the solid color regions as function of a difference between the measured value of the characteristic of each selected solid color region and a predetermined target value of the characteristic. A method for controlling printing of a printing press is also provided.

Abstract: A roller microcontact printing device and a printing method of the device are revealed. The roller microcontact printing device includes a transfer module with a transfer roller and a supply module. The supply module provides an isolating solution and a thin film material to the transfer module to form an isolation layer and a thin film layer in turn on the surface of the transfer roller. Then the thin film is transferred to a substrate by the transfer roller. The microcontact print device and method are used in a roll-to-roll printing process. Thus the production efficiency of the thin film layer on the substrate is improved and the cost is reduced.

Abstract: A device for regulating the application of dampening solution in a printing press is disclosed. The device includes a dampening solution quantity adjustment apparatus, where a quantity of dampening solution applyable to a printing press cylinder is adjustable by the dampening solution quantity adjustment apparatus. An ink measuring device detects printing parameters of an ink applied to a printing substrate selectively and/or over an entire width of the printing substrate. A control and regulating device analyzes detected printing parameters and controls the dampening solution quantity adjustment apparatus.

Abstract: Roll in a dampening system, particularly a dampening contact roll or dampening transfer roll or dampening ductor, comprising a core and an outer layer, wherein the outer layer is selected from the group consisting of hard anodized aluminum, chemical nickel and aluminum oxide, obtainable by plasmachemical anodic oxidation, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Devices and methods for printmaking on canvas are described herein. The devices and methods provide advantages that include permanent printmaking on canvas.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus picks up each one of sheets stacked in a tray, allows a detecting sensor to detect whether a mark indicating a reusable sheet is assigned to the picked-up sheet, and cumulates the sheet in which the mark is not detected by the detecting sensor in a cumulative unit. The image forming apparatus erases a color of an image forming material by heating the sheet of which the mark is detected by the detecting sensor and receives the sheet of which the image forming material is erased in a sheet cassette. The image forming apparatus forms an image with the image forming material erasable by applying heat to the sheet received in the sheet cassette.

Abstract: In a row of lottery tickets each ticket has variable image printing game data printed onto a base layer on a substrate and a series of covering layers including at least one sealing layer and at least one scratch-off layer. Simultaneously game information is printed as a multi-color digital image for each ticket using a variable image printing system. The game information graphics can indicate different values for different ones of the tickets. The tickets in the row can be of different series for sale to different retailers. The printing system automatically correlates the game data and game information to ensure no registration errors thus allowing much improved variability and allowing the game to take into account both game data and game information in determining a winning ticket.

Abstract: A method for operating a printing process for production of printed products includes integrating at a suitable location in the printing process at least one processing station for realizing a finishing process that is directed toward a specific location on the printed product. The processing station, or the finishing process realized with the processing station, is activated or deactivated according to a product-related sequence.

Abstract: An explosive device used to breech a surface is disclosed. The device comprises a backing, a detonation cord secured to the backing and a shock tube. The detonation cord is arranged along the backing of the device and extends beyond the backing at at least one point of extension. The device comprises a shock tube with cap detonator, wherein the cap detonator is connected to the detonation cord at at least one point of extension. An igniter is attached to the opposite end of the shock tube. A method for breeching a surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: An explosives container comprising a flexible inner bag within a flexible outer bag, the outer bag comprising a first end and a second end and a booster compartment located on an external surface of the outer bag, adjacent the second end. An explosive composition can be located within the inner bag and, in use, the booster compartment contains an explosive booster and serves to maintain the explosive booster in close contact with the explosives composition. The explosives container further comprises an elongate sheath extending substantially between the first end and the second end of the outer bag and serving to house and protect a detonator cord from damage or dislodgement.

Abstract: Projectiles that include a propulsion system and a launch motor which are located on opposing sides of a payload and a method of directing a projectile toward a target are generally described herein. Placing the propulsion system and the launch motor on opposing sides of the payload may provide many potential advantages when designing the projectile. These design advantages may make it easier to create a projectile that includes more propellant and/or payload while still permitting the projectile to be stored within existing containers having a fixed size.

Abstract: An auxiliary safety mechanism for a grenade to prevent detonation from shockwaves, heat, fragments, etc., the grenade including a fuse housing containing a delay detonator and explosive train. In at least one embodiment, the fuse housing includes a reversible slider element interposed between the delay detonator and the rest of the explosive train to form a barrier therebetween when the grenade is in an unarmed condition, and when the slider element is withdrawn the barrier between the delay detonator and explosive train is removed leaving the grenade in an armed condition. In another embodiment, a further safety mechanism involves connecting the two sections of the housing with a weak connection that ruptures prior to the explosive contained therein reaching the critical explosive temperature/pressure.

Abstract: A hybrid gas generator includes a high pressure gas cylinder and a gas release actuating device. The gas release actuating device includes a pyrotechnic gas cylinder, an igniting assembly, and a bursting disc. The pyrotechnic gas cylinder includes a guide ring securely disposed in the pyrotechnic gas cylinder to hermetically separate the space in the pyrotechnic gas cylinder into a gas releasing chamber and a firing chamber, a piercing plug fitted with the guide ring, where the gas releasing chamber is formed with at least a vent for releasing the gas stored in the high pressure gas cylinder, and the firing chamber may be provided with a gas producing medium to produce gas for driving the piercing plug when the igniting assembly is ignited.

Abstract: The present invention has been developed to improve the way a payload support platform, such as a mole, is driven between one site and another, particularly when the second site is the interior of a Lift which interfaces with a Pallet Handling System (PHS) of a ship. In a first aspect the invention proposes that the driving means which drives the payload support platform along a rail (10) is also used to move that rail (10) relative to the payload support platform and a support rail (22) so that the position of the rail can be changed during the movement of the payload support platform between one site and another. The payload support platform is lockable to the support rail (22), such that the force which drives the payload support platform along the rail (10) changes to driving the rail (10) relative to the support rail (22).

Abstract: A rail train for supporting multiple sticks of ribbon rail comprises a plurality of rail support cars having a single, centrally positioned rail support stand wherein adjacent rail support cars are supported on shared trucks. End cars include a tunnel for supporting the rails near their ends and one or more rail support arms pivotal at a first end about two axis and supporting a rail guide assembly at a second end for supporting a rail as it is pulled of the rail train. A rail tie-down car utilizes spring-loaded, hydraulically actuated clamp assemblies to clamp individual rails to the tie-down car. Each clamp assembly incorporates at least two clamp members which act opposite one another to prevent the rail secured in place by the clamps from sliding in either longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A center bowl liner provided for use between a center plate of a railroad car and a center bowl surface on a truck bolster. The center bowl liner includes a disc-shaped element having top and bottom surfaces and a central opening for receiving a center pin. A conductive washer is attached to the disc-shaped element, the conductive washer having a profile wherein portions of the conductive washer are exposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the disc-shaped element and create an electrical connection between the railroad car center plate and the center bowl on the truck bolster. The disc-shaped element acts as a load-bearing element supporting the railroad car center plate. The conductive washer, since it may have spring-like properties, will also undertake to bear a limited amount of the load of the railroad car center plate in addition to providing electrical connection between the car and truck.

Abstract: A longitudinally reinforced railway vehicle includes a body, longitudinal girders, cross-girders, and reinforced carriage ends. Reinforcement tubes which are guided within recesses of the cross-girders are arranged in the longitudinal direction between the reinforced carriage ends.

Abstract: A method of re-circulating washwater used to clean production components for the manufacture of fibrous insulation, e.g. fiberglass is disclosed. The method includes providing a bulk washwater recovery loop to re-circulate washwater used to clean the downstream air components, as well as a separate hoodwall washwater recovery loop to re-circulate hoodwall washwater. Re-circulated hoodwall washwater may be used to clean the forming hood components and for preparation of binder dispersions. In the latter case, the pH of the hoodwall washwater is measured and the binder dispersion may be prepared with 100% hoodwall washwater, 100% makeup water, or a blend of each depending on and in response to the pH measurement.

Abstract: A product having a functional layer and a method for fabricating the same. A method for fabricating a product having a functional layer includes the step of conducting a plasma reaction with titanium and silicon precursor compounds to form a coating on a substrate, such as a heat exchanger surface.

Abstract: A hybrid film-forming composition is prepared by forming an aqueous mixture including an organofunctional silane, a metal chloride, and an acid, and boiling the mixture. A base is added to the aqueous mixture to substantially neutralize the mixture and to form a hydroxide of the metal. A colloidal suspension including the metal hydroxide and a siloxy compound is formed. A peroxide-based solution is added to the suspension to form a suspension including a peroxide of the metal. The suspension is allowed to equilibrate at room temperature. The suspension is boiled at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure to form a hybrid film-forming composition including the condensation product of a siloxy compound and a metal peroxide. A coating formed from the hybrid film-forming composition may be hydrophobic or hydrophilic.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a clay dispersion liquid which is capable of obtaining a clay film which realizes compatibility between heat resistance and water resistance, and a method for producing the same; a clay film and a transparent material, produced from the lay dispersion. The clay dispersion liquid of the present invention contains a liquid containing water as a main component, and a tetraphenylphosphonium-modified clay. The clay film and the transparent material of the present invention are obtained by applying the clay dispersion liquid on a surface of a supporting body to form a film.

Abstract: Disclosed are replenisher compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions. The methods include adding a replenisher composition to a pretreatment composition wherein the replenisher composition includes (a) a zirconium complex and also optionally includes: (b) a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal ion comprises a Group IIIA metal, Group IVA metal, Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; (c) a component comprising an oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate of Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals; or combinations thereof; and/or (d) a dissolved metal ion comprising a Group IB metal, Group IIB metal, Group VIIB metal, Group VIII metal, Lanthanide Series metal, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A basecoat including a pigment blend that includes a ground calcium carbonate component and a hyperplaty clay component, wherein the ground calcium carbonate component has a coarse particle size distribution, and wherein the hyperplaty clay component has an average aspect ratio of at least about 40:1.