Abstract: Systems and methods for efficient microwave drying of extruded honeycomb structures are disclosed. The methods include conveying first and second sets of honeycomb structures in opposite directions through multiple applicator cavities. Each honeycomb structure has a moisture content MC, and the honeycomb structures within each cavity define an average moisture content MCA between 40% and 60% therein. The methods include irradiating the first and second sets of honeycomb structures within the cavities with microwave radiation having an amount of input microwave power PI that results in an amount of reflected microwave power PR from the honeycomb structures, where PR<(0.2)PI. This allows for a relatively high microwave power to be maintained in each cavity. Batch microwave drying methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for controlling a dryer, suitable of dehumidifying air entering oil expansion vessels used in electrical appliances, in which a protective casing of the dryer surrounds at least two dehumidifying tanks or vessels containing an absorption device suitable to absorb air humidity coming from the outside and which can be thermally regenerated by resistors. The resistors are connected with a load cell, suitable to determine the state of saturation of the absorption device, so that detecting by the load cell of a measured mass value greater than a predefined threshold value (MFS) operates the resistors in order to regenerate the absorption device to the original state.

Abstract: The disclosures described herein provide for an apparatus suitable for fluidizing fuel. In one embodiment, a system includes a fluidization vessel. The fluidization vessel includes a first inlet configured to receive a particulate fuel and a round chamber comprising a first aerator, wherein the round chamber is fluidly coupled to the first inlet and is configured to receive the particulate fuel. The system further includes a first outlet fluidly coupled to the round chamber and configured to convey a fluidized particulate fuel outwardly from the round chamber, wherein the first aerator is configured to discharge a first fluid into an interior of the round chamber to fluidize the particulate fuel into the fluidized fuel.

Abstract: A foot trainer having a generally planar footbed. A heel recess is formed in the footbed. The heel recess is positioned proximate a proximal end of the footbed. A generally longitudinal groove is formed in the footbed. The longitudinal groove extends generally along at least a portion of a lateral edge of the footbed. A transverse arch extends from the footbed medially from the longitudinal groove. The transverse arch is positioned to be disposed proximally relative to a ball of a user's foot.

Abstract: A shoe insole includes an elastic main body including a front metatarsal, a mid foot and a rear heel sections, the front metatarsal section having an enclosed forefoot buffer zone, the first recesses being formed in the forefoot buffer zone, the rear heel section having an enclosed heel buffer zone, the second recesses being formed in the heel buffer zone; an elastic pad member combined with the mid foot section and the rear heel section at the bottom surface of the elastic main body, a mid foot section of the elastic pad member having a protruding foot arch portion, the mid foot section of the elastic pad member having the elongated arc-shaped grooves and the through holes, a rear heel section of the elastic pad member having a through hole corresponding to the heel buffer zone; and an upper layer combined with the elastic main body.

Abstract: A footwear assembly has a sole assembly with an insole board having a peripheral edge, a heel portion, a forefoot portion, and an arch portion. The insole board has a lateral side, a medial side, a top surface, and a bottom surface facing away from the top surface. The footwear assembly has an upper with a lower side portion having a lateral forefoot flange, a lateral arch flange, a lateral heel flange, a medial forefoot flange, a medial arch flange, and a medial heel flange. The lateral forefoot flange is stitched to the top surface of the insole board along the forefoot portion, and the lateral arch flange and the lateral heel flange wrap around the peripheral edge along the insole board's lateral side and are attached to the bottom surface at the arch portion and heel portion without being stitched to the insole board's top surface.

Abstract: A footwear assembly comprising an upper connected to a sole assembly, the sole assembly having a midsole fixed to a bottom portion of the upper, the midsole being fixed to an outsole, wherein the midsole is sandwiched between the outsole and the upper, the upper having ankle, vamp, and heel portions defined by a plurality of interconnected panels, a top of the ankle portion defining an opening to an interior area, and a lower part of the ankle portion being connected to the vamp and heel portions; the vamp portion having a waterproof vamp panel securely connected along a bottom edge to the the sole assembly, a top edge portion being connected to one or more reinforcement panels, the vamp panel being a waterproof, co-molded, heat-embossed laminate structure comprising an inner open-cell foam layer sandwiched between inner and outer surface layers and of DWR coated fabric material, wherein the inner surface layer faces inwardly toward the interior area, and the outer surface layer is opposite the inner surface

Abstract: A method of producing a foamed footwear includes the steps of wearing around a footwear last with an inner covering housing, coating a first partition layer made of mixed rubber material on an outer surface of the inner covering housing, covering on a foaming raw material and an outer decorating fabric, attaching to the bottom side of the footwear last with a footwear sole, attaching to an outer surface of the outer decorating fabric with necessary reinforcing elements and necessary decorating elements, and heating in a vulcanization reactor. The foaming raw material undergoes a foaming reaction process, so that the footwear sole, the necessary reinforcing elements, and the necessary decorating element undergo a vulcanizing reaction process to enhance rubber properties thereof. Both of the inner surface and outer surface of the footwear has an aesthetic appearance. The production efficiency is increased and unnecessary waste of raw material is avoid.

Abstract: A universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover for wrapping around and decorating only the shaft of an any sized and mundane boot. The universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover includes a decorative substrate, and apparatus for universally and readily interchangeably maintaining the decorative substrate around only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot. The decorative substrate is for universally and readily interchangeably wrapping around only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot and not the foot of the any sized and mundane boot so as to at least eliminate potential damage to the universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover caused by normal flexure of the foot of the any sized and mundane boot, and in so doing, decorates only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot.

Abstract: A footwear assembly having an upper that comprises a neoprene sock with a foot portion integrally connected to a leg portion. The foot portion has heel, vamp and under-foot portions. The leg portion has front shin, side wall, and rear calf-side portions. The upper has a unitary, outer, injection molded layer molded directly onto the foot and shin portions of the neoprene sock, while the sidewall and rear calf-side portions remain substantially uncovered by the injection molded layer. The injection molded layer encases the foot portion of the neoprene sock. The injection molded layer on the shin portion defines a shin guard portion having a necked down area integrally connected to the injection molded layer at the vamp portion, wherein the shin guard extends upwardly from the necked-down portion in an outwardly diverging shape away from the vamp.

Abstract: An athletic shoe that includes an attached gel layer. The attached gel layer is located in between the sole and the insole of the shoe, with the attached gel layer having an outer casing and a volume of gel within the outer casing. A covering is attached to both the insole and the sole and includes an attached tongue, which can be tightened as needed over an individual's foot by the use of a tongue attached to the covering and a lace that is passed through a number of eyelets on the covering adjacent to the tongue.

Abstract: A shoe, such as an athletic shoe, includes a pump assembly integral therewith. The pump assembly includes a pump which produces a stream of pressurized air and a delivery assembly which operates to deliver the stream of pressurized air to an end use location exterior of the shoe. The shoe may comprise an athletic shoe and may be utilized to inflate sports balls such as basketballs, footballs, and volleyballs.

Abstract: The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion.

Abstract: An advertising display device positioned above ground for football playing fields comprising: a material (1) capable of printing on both sides. at least one connecting system provided with a tensioning cord for tightening the material (1) to the goal construction having an external frame connected to the playing field and another external frame attached to the net of the goal.

Abstract: A safety feature within a firearm that emits distinctly separate warning signals, the first signal warning of the proximity of the firearm and the second signal indicative of readiness of use of the firearm. These warnings must be functioning for the firearm to be operable. The signal generating part of the safety feature is embedded within the firearm. Optionally, the safety feature includes remote annunciation and transmission of the first and second signals to remote stations.

Abstract: A firearm system includes lubrication notches are incised into portions of the frame and slide along the region of interaction between these two components. The notches act as reservoirs of lubrication and upon each cycling movement of the slide (firing of the weapon) one or more of the notches is placed opposite a corresponding portion of the slide or frame. The notches themselves are never exposed to the environment and thus retain the lubricant, unlike topically applied material. As a result, the frame and slide are lubricated during each cycle of the slide.

Abstract: A customizable firearm is disclosed. The firearm can perform one or more functions, including firing a bullet, firing a less-than-lethal projectile, and/or providing light. In some cases, the firearm includes a main frame component having an inner cavity, wherein a barrel is slidably received within the cavity so as to selectively slide back and forth within the cavity. In some cases, a proximal end of the barrel comprises a bullet chamber. In such cases, the barrel fires the bullet by carrying the bullet proximally and striking it against a stationary firing pin. In other cases, a firing pin is attached to a distal end of the barrel. In such cases, the barrel discharges the firearm by moving the firing pin distally and striking a cartridge at a distal end of the main frame. In some cases, the barrel rotates between a safe and a fire alignment. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: Firearms with magazine disconnectors include a trigger bar having a first end connected to the trigger and a second end proximate the hammer, the trigger bar being movable between a connected position where the second end operably engages the hammer to operate the hammer responsive to trigger actuation, and a disconnected position where the second end is disengaged from the hammer, such that trigger actuation does not operate the hammer. The disconnector is movable between a first position where the disconnector extends into the magazine well and moves the trigger bar to the disconnected position, and a second position where the disconnector is outside of the magazine well and moves the trigger bar to the connected position. The disconnector is biased to the first position in the absence of a magazine in the magazine well, and operable responsive to insertion of a magazine to move to the first position.

Abstract: A firearm attachment assembly is provided. The firearm attachment assembly includes an upper mounting portion and a lower mounting portion. Each portion has an inner surface. Also, the firearm attachment assembly includes a layer affixed to and covering at least a portion of the inner surface of the upper mounting portion and at least a portion of the inner surface of the lower mounting portion. A member and a method of attaching the firearm attachment assembly is also provided.

Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a conical shaped cantilevered supported beam or S shaped cantilevered beam or a center deflecting beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.

Abstract: A knotless connector includes a body that is generally planar, having a top surface and bottom surface oriented generally parallel to one another, and generally planar side surfaces intersecting the top and bottom surfaces at corners. The body may include a slot having an open end and a closed end, and an eyelet positioned adjacent to the slot including a bore and a radial opening providing access to the bore. The tail end of a line may be wrapped around the body to form a wrapped portion of the tail end, and the primary portion of the line may be wrapped over the wrapped portion, through the slot, and through the bore in the eyelet. The corners created by the intersecting surfaces of the body create friction points to help maintain the line on the connector with the use of knots.

Abstract: A trolling teaser having a tubular hull having a circumference defined by a wall and an end cap at each end of the tubular hull, each of the end caps having a center opening to receive a fishing line, such that the fishing line passes through each of the center openings and through said tubular hull and each of the end caps having a thickness and the outer edge of each of the end caps including a groove and an o-ring within said groove for contacting the inner wall of the tubular hull when the end cap is within the tubular hull. One of the end caps having a second opening for receiving a first tube and a third opening for receiving a second tube, and the first tube and the second tube disburses fluids from within the tubular hull and the fluid is a fish oil.

Abstract: A group of tertiary amine azides are useful as hypergolic fuels for hypergolic bipropellant mixtures. The fuels provide higher density impulses than monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) but are less toxic and have lower vapor pressures that MMH. In addition, the fuels have shorter ignition delay times than dimethylaminoethylazide (DMAZ) and other potential reduced toxicity replacements for MMH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quaternized nitrogen compounds, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as a fuel and lubricant additive, more particularly as a detergent additive; to additive packages which comprise these compounds; and to fuels and lubricants thus additized. The present invention further relates to the use of these quaternized nitrogen compounds as a fuel additive for reducing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, especially in common-rail injection systems, for reducing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, especially of diesel engines with common-rail injection systems, and for minimizing power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, especially in diesel engines with common-rail injection systems.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition, fuel comprising said additive, and methods of use thereof are provided. The fuel additive composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant and a compound of the following formula: and tautomers and enantiomers thereof, wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 100 to about 5000, and wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The fuel additive composition is present in fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the conductivity properties of the fuel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygenate additive for an internal combustion engine fuel, comprising glycerol dimethyl ethers (GDMEs) and glycerol trimethyl ether (GTME); a fuel composition comprising the oxygenate additive; an improved process for methylation of glycerol with dimethyl sulfate to produce highly methylated glycerol ethers; and uses of ethers produced from the process for diesel fuel, for gasoline and for aviation turbine fuel, or as a green solvent or as an antifreezer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for processing a dry fuel, in particular a wood pallet, wherein a dust-binding additive is added to the conveying medium that transports the dry fuel. The conveying medium that transports the dry fuel comprises an air flow fed from a high-pressure or low-pressure source, the dust-binding additive being added to the air flow in the form of a mist.

Abstract: A printing ink includes a micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material. The micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material is produced using a method of providing a controlled batch of micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material. This method includes the steps of: (a) specifying at least one desired physical and/or chemical parameter of the controlled batch of coal material; (b) specifying the desired range of the physical and/or chemical parameter in the controlled batch of coal material; (c) obtaining a feedstock batch of coal material; and (d) processing a feedstock batch of coal material to obtain the controlled batch of coal material having the at least one specified physical and/or chemical parameter in the specified range thereof. In a further step, the controlled batch of coal material can be activated.

Abstract: A method for using an apparatus for upgrading coal comprising a baffle tower, inlet and exhaust plenums, and one or more cooling augers. The baffle tower comprises a plurality of alternating rows of inverted v-shaped inlet and outlet baffles. The inlet and outlet plenums are affixed to side walls of the baffle tower. Process gas enters the baffle tower from the inlet plenum via baffle holes in the side wall and dries the coal in the baffle tower. Process exhaust gas exits the baffle tower into the exhaust plenum via baffle holes in a different side wall of the baffle tower. Coal that outers the baffle tower descends by gravity downward through the baffle tower and enters a cooling auger, where the dried coal from the baffle tower is mixed with non-dried coal.

Abstract: A pervaporation element includes a ceramic monolith having an array of parallel channels separated by porous channel walls extending along an axial length of the monolith, and a functional membrane coating a first plurality of the porous channel walls along the axial length of the monolith. The functional membrane functions to separate a fluid into a retentate portion and a permeate portion. The porous channel walls coated by the functional membrane define a plurality of discrete through segments, where each of the discrete through segments are separated from one another by a plurality of uncoated porous channel walls. Fluid entering the discrete through segments is separated into a retentate portion that exits in substantial portion through the discrete through segments and a permeate portion that exits the ceramic monolith radially outward through the uncoated porous channel walls and through a skin of the monolith.

Abstract: A fluid filtration system using a rotating container, comprising a shell having an inlet pipe installation port and an outlet port, the inlet pipe installation port and the outlet port are located on the same or opposite side (end) of the shell, and having some distance from the outermost edge of the shell, such that said rotating container can retain fluid during rotation. Stirring blades are placed inside the shell of said rotating container, which rotate with the shell synchronously. The purification process includes the injection of the fluid into the rotating container, which can withhold liquid during high-speed rotation. When the fluid in the rotating container swirls at high speed, substances of higher densities will accumulate at the internal wall of the rotating container away from the rotation axis, whereas substances of lower densities will accumulate at the inner ring region closer to the rotation axis.

Abstract: A composite, time-delayed, polymer-coated, granulated material for maintaining hydration in plants is formulated to delay acceptance of water in order to operate in drilling, plugging, and disking equipment used for aeration, soil amendment, or both. Whether potted or outdoors, whether relying on a third-material binder or a small, hydrated portion of the polymer itself as a binder, the material may be injected or otherwise placed below the surface of soils. Water is eventually absorbed sufficiently to expose the bulk of the hydrating particles attached to each granule. Addition of the granulated material as a soil amendment resists dehydration normally occurring in plants between waterings, yet its initial delay in hydrating supports water-jet injection and soil integration by resisting premature expansion from hydration.

Abstract: A molded planter includes a container and a separate rim insert for providing the appearance of a wide upper rim. The rim insert is configured to snap fit into the upper annular edge of the container. When the rim insert and container are assembled, the upper annular edge of the container extends to or above the upper surface of the rim insert such that there is no visible seam between the container and rim insert when the planter is viewed from the side.

Abstract: A biodegradable plant container made from a cellulosically derived polymer is coated with an enhancer to facilitate biodegradation of the container.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide hangers and hanging systems for molded pulp fiber hanging pots and baskets, for instance for growing and/or displaying plants. In various embodiments, these molded pulp fiber basket systems may have a lip and/or rim onto which a set of resilient clips may attach to provide support to the basket, and the rim may have a rolled, domed, wedge-shaped, triangular, or flat profile, or any other profile that allows the clips to be mounted easily and that is capable of supporting the weight of the basket in a fully-loaded state. In various embodiments, each clip may include a retaining member and a biasing member, and may also include an optional internal and/or external structural projection. Each clip may couple to or be integral with a corresponding support strand, and all of the support strands may couple to or be integral with a hook or other hanging element.

Abstract: An environment-friendly water-saving plant pot includes a first pot body and a second pot body. The first pot body has a receiving space having an upward opening, and a water outlet hole formed in the receiving space. A protruding unit that has several reinforced ribs extends upwards from the periphery of the water outlet hole. The second pot body is disposed in the receiving space of the first pot body, and has a second receiving space having an upward opening. A plurality of through holes are circularly formed inside the second receiving space, and the second pot body extends from the bottom to form a cover that has a cover opening, and the opening of the cover opening and the protruding unit of the first pot body are spaced to form a gap.

Abstract: A plant pot includes a pot having an enclosed space and a room defined therein. The room receives soil therein. At least one passage communicates with the room and the enclosed space. A tube is connected to the pot and has a path defined axially therethrough, the path respectively communicates with interior and exterior of the enclosed space. A resistance member is located in one end of the tube and has multiple micro paths which communicate with the interior of the enclosed space. A resistance is formed when exterior air passes through the tube and the resistance member so as to control speed and volume of the exterior air into the enclosed space.

Abstract: A plant container includes a container body and an automate watering arrangement, wherein the automate watering arrangement includes a reserve unit and a plurality of watering units. Each of the watering units includes a guiding element and a watering element, wherein one end of the guiding element is communicated with the reserve unit, and another end of the guiding element is coupled with the watering element end-to-end. The watering element is downwardly extended from the guiding element and submerged into the soil of the planting cavity such that the water of the reserve unit is guided to flow to the soil of the planting cavity via the watering element so as to maintain a moisture level of the soil for the plant.

Abstract: A multilayer assembly (10) for use in a vegetated eco-roof or wall system includes layers of progressively permeable geomatrix material. Preferred embodiments of the multilayer assembly are composed of a filtration layer (22) of a nonwoven type positioned between a three-dimensional drainage/aeration base layer (24) and a growing media support layer (26). The sizes and structures of the pores of the base layer, openings of the filtration layer, and pores of the growing media support layer cooperate to permit flow of liquid from the growing media support layer through the base layer and form a gas flow gradient throughout the multilayer assembly. The gas flow gradient permits passage of gas from the base layer to the growing media support layer to mitigate moisture accumulation at the base layer.

Abstract: A plant growth array device includes an aerial growth chamber configured to receive aerial shoot portions of a plurality of plants and a root growth chamber configured to receive root portions of the plurality of plants. A dividing member is between the aerial growth chamber and the root chamber and has a plurality of apertures for receiving the plurality of plants therein. The plurality of apertures are configured so that the root portions grow substantially in a common orientation.

Abstract: The system is based on placing on the façade a suitably anchored metal structure to which is fixed a plastic panel supporting geomesh layers that constitute support for the plants. At the top of these geomesh layers drip irrigation nozzles are arranged, supplied by a water recirculation pipe, and excess water is collected in a channel, which is then filtered, analysed, supplemented with fertilizer and acids, all under computer control. There is also the option to empty the recirculation circuit and add new water treated by reverse osmosis from a tank.

Abstract: A composite blast door, when used as an exterior door of a protected structure, can significantly decrease the risk of life threatening hazards to interior occupants. The composite blast door is composed of outer sheets of steel, intermediate sheets of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP), and a filled core of vaporized aluminum. Rubber gaskets may be used as a buffer layer between the FRP and vaporized aluminum core. Fabrication begins with a door skeleton created from steel framing elements, either hollow structural steel members or channels. Afterwards, the rear panels are attached to the door skeleton in inward order: beginning with the outer steel plate, then the FRP sheet and lastly the optional rubber gasket. The door can now be used as a form to receive the vaporized aluminum filling. After filling, the front panels are attached in the reverse order as the rear panels; rubber first, then FRP, then steel.

Abstract: A home automation system is described formed by multiple components and a control unit bidirectionally network-connected between each other and adapted to coordinate and/or supervise for safety the maneuver of a movable barrier such as sliding or hinged gates, doors or garage doors, awnings, blinds, curtains or blinds in general, characterized by the fact that the network that connects all the components to the control unit is wireless.

Abstract: A high-speed door assembly for selectively permitting and prohibiting access through an opening in a wall, or other blocking structure, the door assembly having a shaft or drum located proximate the wall or other blocking structure and outside of the opening, and the shaft or drum having a longitudinal axis, and, a flexible door panel attached to the shaft or drum so as to be capable of being wound and unwound about the drum for selectively permitting and prohibiting access through the opening, the door panel being wound on the shaft or drum in an orientation such that the door panel defines at least one vertical plane when unwound from the shaft or drum, the vertical plane being spaced farther from the wall than the longitudinal axis of the shaft or drum is spaced from the wall or other blocking structure.

Abstract: A bendable barrier boom (1) designed to serve as a vehicle barrier, comprises a boom column, a barrier boom (1), and a drive for pivoting the barrier boom (1) between the blocked and the open position. The barrier boom includes a first barrier boom section (2), which is connected to the drive for pivoting the barrier boom (1), and a second barrier boom section (3), which is connected to the first barrier boom section (2) via an articulated joint (4). To maintain the second barrier boom section (3) in the horizontal position, provision is made for a cord (5) arranged in the first barrier boom section (2) parallel to its longitudinal axis that is tightened and clamped around two guide rollers (6, 8). The cord (5) and guide rollers (6, 8) operate to maintain the second boom section in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A window regulator is provided with a driving unit, a drum, a carrier plate, a wire, and wire-ends provided at both ends of the wire. The drum has a shape of a cylinder having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface. The drum has a slot portion having a length substantially the same as the length of the wire-end, and a wire-end housing portion disposed to deviate from the slot in the axial direction of the drum. The wire-end housing portion has a height substantially the same as the thickness of the wire-end, with a top surface provided on the side of the upper surface of the drum and a bottom surface provided on the side of the lower surface of the drum. The drum has a guide surface for guiding the wire-end, and a wire-end engagement portion, and a wire guide.

Abstract: An outer lip 26 is forked into an inner-attaching lip 26X and an outer-attaching lip 26Y, wherein the outer-attaching lip 26Y is set on a position where a top end 26a thereof is not drawn toward a connecting wall 24 side by the door glass 9; a folding point 60 is formed on a connecting wall 24 side of a base root 26d of the inner-attaching lip 26X for turning the inner-attaching lip 26X toward the connecting wall 24 side; thickness 31 of the base root 26d of the inner-attaching lip 26X is thicker than thickness 32 on the folding point 60 and thickness 34 of the base root 26b of the outer-attaching lip 26Y is thinner than thickness 33 of the top end 26a; and the outer-attaching lip 26Y follows turn of the inner-attaching lip 26X and is slidably brought into contact with the door glass 9.

Abstract: A door molding configured to attach to a window frame of a vehicle door includes a design member formed in a thin-film form provided on a surface of a core member, the design member made from a resin material containing metal particles.

Abstract: Composite bi-fold doors and other composite closures having improved assemblies are described, wherein the assemblies provide enhanced strength and durability of the doors and their construction while simultaneously maintaining their aesthetics. Additional improved bi-fold door and semi-solid door assemblies are also provided, which allow for the dimensional adjustment of the height of the doors by the installer as necessary, while simultaneously maintaining the structural integrity of the doors following the height adjustment.

Abstract: An abrasive compact may include an ultra-hard phase that may include ultra-hard particles having a Knoop hardness of 5000 KHN or greater, a sinter catalyst, and a reaction phase that may include a catalyst-ceramic compound having a Knoop hardness lower than that of the ultra-hard phase.