Abstract: The present invention relates to a bituminous composition comprising from 20 wt % to 99.9 wt % of bitumen, from 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % of a maleimide compound and from 0.5 to 75 wt % of sulphur, by weight of the bituminous composition. The present invention also relates to an asphalt composition comprising said bituminous composition and filler and/or aggregate. The bituminous and asphalt compositions of the present invention exhibit significantly reduced H2S emissions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a theremorevsible bituminous composition. The method includes transferring an additive to a bitumen to form a mixture, and stirring the mixture until its appearance is homogenous. The additive can be an organogelator with general formula R?—(COOH)z, where R? is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated chain having 4 to 68 carbon atoms and z is an integer varying from 2 to 4. The bituminous composition is hard at the temperature of use without increasing its viscosity when hot.

Abstract: Coke formation in pyrolysis furnaces is controlled by applying a coating of boron nitride to pyrolysis furnace process equipment surfaces, for instance, parts of the transfer line heat exchanger assembly.

Abstract: A composite comprising a silicate material, such as, a sodium aluminosilicate, and titanium dioxide disposed on the surface thereof is disclosed, together with formulations comprising the composite and methods for preparing the same.

Abstract: Aqueous carbon black formulation containing a) at least one carbon black and b) at least one neutralized sulphation product of the reaction product of nitrobenzene and aniline in the presence of iron (II) chloride.

Abstract: A liquid color concentrate for use in plastic articles comprises a non-orthophthalate plasticizer and at least one of a colorant, a functional additive or a special effect pigment.

Abstract: A hydraulic binder includes, in parts by mass: (a) from 20 to 60 parts of Portland clinker; (b) from 20 to 40 parts of slag; and (c) from 0 to 60 parts of inorganic material other than the clinker and the slag; the sum of (a), (b) and (c) being equal to 100 parts; which binder further includes a slag activator including, relative to 100 parts of the sum of (a) and (b): from 1.4 to 6.55 parts of alkali metal salt, expressed as equivalent—Na2O; and from 1.1 to 11.0 parts of calcium sulfate, expressed as SO3.

Abstract: A weldless aluminum pallet has slats that interlock with outside and inside stringers to form the pallet without need for permanent attachment points. Grooves in the stringers receive a projection on each slat, holding the slat in place. Preferably, a single projection extends along the length of the slat body. The projection is shaped to cooperate with the groove such that the slat attaches perpendicularly to the stringers. The groove is shaped to retain the slat's projection by friction fit, creating an interlocking joint. The front and rear slats on each face may be fastened to the stringers by screws or other removable fasteners. Pure aluminum or an aluminum alloy may be used, and the material may be tempered using known tempering techniques. The preferred material is 100% recycled 6005-T6 aluminum alloy. The parts are preferably extruded but alternatively may be molded or otherwise die cast.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a safe for storing a firearm in a ready position, the safe further including a biometric sensor for receiving a biometric parameter to determine a permission for accessing an interior space of the safe, the safe further including a feature for reporting unauthorized attempts to access the safe.

Abstract: Disclosed are a security safe (1) and a self-service terminal provided with the security safe (1), wherein the security safe comprises a safe body (10) with a safe door (11) on at least one side thereof, the safe door (11) is provided with a safe door locking engagement system (12), and the safe door locking engagement system (12) comprises a movable latch (121) for achieving the locking engagement between the safe door (11) and the safe body (10). The locking engagement system (12) also comprises a brittle part fixedly provided on the inner side of the safe door (11), the brittle part controls at least one safe pin (123), and when the brittle part is broken the safe pin (123) keeps the movable latch (121) locked. The security safe (1) can solve the problem that there are weak areas in existing safes, and it has low cost and high reliability.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method for controlling an NOx concentration in an exhaust gas in a combustion facility that uses a pulverized coal, which can easily control the NOx concentration in the exhaust gas to be discharged from a fuel facility that uses the pulverized coal as the fuel to or below a regulation value according to the Air Pollution Control Law and the like, and can also reduce an amount of a denitrifying agent or the like to be used, which is necessary for the control, by controlling the NOx concentration on the basis of the properties of the pulverized coal beforehand.

Abstract: A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another.

Abstract: A punching device including a punching die (5a) that can be connected to the needle bar and a punching matrix (5b) that can be fastened to a needle plate (7) of a sewing machine. The punching matrix (5b) is embodied as a lid of a clippings container (9). The planar object (23) to be processed is displaced via the tambour frame in a punching plane L2, with this punching plane L2 being arranged parallel above the sewing plane L1.

Abstract: Sewing machine includes, in association with each thread take-up levers: a thread take-up member provided on the front surface of a support member cover and having a thread take-up spring; a prevention member for preventing a thread, put on the thread take-up spring, from flowing rearward; a cover member provided in front of the thread take-up member and independently detachable in a forward direction; and a guide section having a valley portion formed therein for receiving therein a distal end portion of the thread take-up spring and movably guiding the received distal end portion. The cover member has a lower end portion opened to permit insertion therein of a thread and is constructed to guide the thread from the lower end portion to the thread take-up spring. The cover member may further include a guide wall for guiding the thread from the lower end portion to the thread take-up spring.

Abstract: A sailboard hull has at least one pair of winglets or foils beneath the top of the board. Each winglet or foil has above it a slot and allows dynamic lift from both the top and bottom surface of the winglet and reduction of drag when the board is traveling at a transition speed between displacement mode and planing mode. At high planing speed it does not normally have lift from the top surface of the winglet. There may be multiple pairs of winglets or foils. Back slots may be provided at the rear of the sailboard hull providing a higher ratio of winglet width to maximum hull width. A top slot may cover at least half the winglet area, and a winglet may have a camber/slope step on the planing surface.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for treating wood and wood-based materials for enhancing dimensional stability and surface properties and also for preventing cracking and extending durability. More specifically the invention for the treatment of wood and wood-based materials is directed to a method wherein the wood or wood-based material is subjected to a thermal treatment and the wood or wood-based material is at least partly impregnated with a melamine-containing resin. Subsequently the wood or wood-based material thus impregnated is cured with hot steam at not more than 125° C. preferably up to a maximum of 120° C. In a further aspect the present application includes the thermally treated wood or wood-based material, impregnated with melamine resin and cured, that is obtainable from the method of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a sub-structure (2) comprising at least one leg (4) having first buoyancy means (4a) arranged in a lower part of the at least one leg to provide a first buoyancy, and a float element (3) having second buoyancy means to provide a second buoyancy, wherein the sub-structure and the float element are constructed to allow relative wave induced motion with respect to each other in a substantially vertical direction wherein the leg is movable from a pre-installation position to an installation position by a substantially downwards movement of the leg with respect to the float element, and wherein during at least a second part of the downwards movement of the leg towards the installation position and/or in the installation position the first buoyancy means are substantially located below a wave zone to substantially decrease heave action on the first buoyancy means.

Abstract: A novel retractable thruster unit for a marine vessel using a tunnel thruster includes a nozzle having an end, the end being provided with two closing plates, a top closing plate, and a bottom closing plate. The closing plates are arranged 180 degrees apart on opposite sides of the axis of the propeller and extend substantially axially from the end of the nozzle.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal.

Abstract: A split ring vessel mooring arrangement having floats thereon which may be installed on a post or piling over the top thereof or, in the case of the top being covered by a deck or other structure making access thereto impossible may be pivotally opened and wrapped around the post or piling and then re-secured together.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cavitation device and an underwater moving body having the same. The underwater moving body includes a body; and a cavitation device for generating a cavity which encloses an outer circumferential surface of the body, wherein the cavitation device includes: a plurality of flap-up/down members rotatably connected to the body, disposed to cover the outer circumferential surface, and disposed in a circumferential direction and a lengthwise direction of the body in a matrix form; and a pressing module for flapping up the flap-up/down members such that the cavity is generated, as the flap-up/down members being rotated are inclined from the outer circumferential surface. Under this configuration, the cavitation device can freely generate a partial cavity or a super cavity on the surface of the underwater moving body. Furthermore, a ventilation module for forming a ventilated cavity may be coupled to the cavitation device.

Abstract: A lift apparatus for use in varying the height of a boat gunwale. In one non-limiting embodiment, the lift apparatus comprises an elongated sleeve, an extension rod, a toggle switch, at least one extension rod securement member, and an over-extension preventer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a crystalline ribbon continuously from a melt pool of liquid feed material, e.g. silicon. The silicon is melted and flowed into a growth tray to provide a melt pool of liquid silicon. Heat is passively extracted by allowing heat to flow from the melt pool up through a chimney. Heat is simultaneously applied to the growth tray to keep the silicon in its liquid phase while heat loss is occurring through the chimney. A template is placed in contact with the melt pool as heat is lost through the chimney so that the silicon starts to “freeze” (i.e. solidify) and adheres to the template. The template is then pulled from the melt pool thereby producing a continuous ribbon of crystalline silicon.

Abstract: Provided are a silicon melt contact member which is markedly improved in liquid repellency to a silicon melt, which can retain the liquid repellency permanently, and which is suitable for production of crystalline silicon; and a process for efficient production of crystalline silicon, particularly, spherical crystalline silicon having high crystallinity, by use of the silicon melt contact member. A silicon melt contact member having a porous sintered body layer present on its surface, preferably the sintered body layer being present on a substrate of a ceramic material such as aluminum nitride, wherein the porous sintered body layer consists essentially of silicon nitride, has a thickness of 10 to 500 ?m, and has, dispersed therein, many pores preferably having an average equivalent circle diameter of 1 to 25 ?m at a pore-occupying area ratio of 30 to 80%, the pores connecting to each other to form communicating holes having a depth of 5 ?m or more.

Abstract: A method for integrating wide-gap semiconductors, and specifically, gallium nitride epilayers, with synthetic diamond substrates is disclosed. Diamond substrates are created by depositing synthetic diamond onto a nucleating layer deposited or formed on a layered structure that comprises at least one layer of gallium nitride. Methods for manufacturing GaN-on-diamond wafers with low bow and high crystalline quality are disclosed along with preferred choices for manufacturing GaN-on-diamond wafers and chips tailored to specific applications.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a lubricant for application on an external device. The lubricant includes a solvent cleaner. The lubricant also includes a lubricating agent.

Abstract: A cleaning method comprises first cleaning which includes supplying a cleaning-liquid to the coloring device from the optical fiber passing hole of the nipple and the ink supply opening, and discharging the cleaning-liquid from the cleaning-liquid discharge opening, and second cleaning which includes supplying a cleaning-liquid to the coloring device from the optical fiber passing hole of the nipple and the ink supply opening, and discharging the cleaning-liquid from the optical fiber passing hole of the second die.

Abstract: A mask having both ends supported on a frame when a tensile force is applied in a first direction includes: a mask main body unit having a band form extended in the first direction; a plurality of pattern units including a plurality of pattern slits extended and opened in the first direction and separately disposed in a second direction crossing the first direction, and disposed in the mask main body unit in the first direction; and a plurality of dummy units including a plurality of dummy slits separated from each other with the pattern units therebetween, disposed in the mask main body unit, extended and opened in the first direction, and separately disposed in the second direction.

Abstract: A moveable dispenser assembly including is shown. The dispenser includes a reservoir having bonding adhesive therein including particles and a liquid carrier. The dispenser is moved to provide agitation to the dispenser for mixing the bonding adhesive into a homogeneous mixture of particles and the liquid carrier. An opening at an end of said dispenser dispenses the bonding adhesive onto a bonding location on the workpiece without removing the dispenser from the die attach apparatus. A one controller for sends a control signal that triggers moving of said moveable dispenser assembly for mixing said bonding adhesive before dispensing said volume of bonding adhesive onto said surface of said workpiece. The controller includes logic to control of movements such as oscillations to keep the bonding adhesive well mixed based on a comparing a parameter to be in a predetermined limit or range.

Abstract: A thermal spray apparatus (100) is provided, including a booth (102) and a spray mechanism (106) in the booth configured to switch between an operating mode (108) and a safe mode (114). An operator (118) in the booth is protected from an emission (120) from the spray mechanism in the safe mode. The thermal spray apparatus includes a safety interlock for the spray mechanism, where the safety interlock switches between an operating condition in which the spray mechanism is configured to operate in either of the operating mode or the safe mode and a safe condition in which the spray mechanism is prevented from operating in the operating mode. The safety interlock switches to the safe condition upon an operator being enabled to enter the booth.

Abstract: A thin film deposition apparatus used to manufacture large substrates on a mass scale and that allows high-definition patterning, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display apparatus using the same, the apparatus inclues a loading unit fixing a substrate onto an electrostatic chuck; a deposition unit including a chamber maintained in a vacuum state and a thin film deposition assembly disposed in the chamber, separated from the substrate by a predetermined distance, to deposit a thin film on the substrate fixed on the electrostatic chuck; an unloading unit separating the substrate on which a deposition process is completed, from the electrostatic chuck; a first circulation unit sequentially moving the electrostatic chuck on which the substrate is fixed, to the loading unit, the deposition unit, and the unloading unit; and a second circulation unit returning the electrostatic chuck separated from the substrate to the loading unit from the unloading unit, wherein the first circulation unit p

Abstract: A method for synthesis of silicon nanowires provides a growth reactor having a decomposition zone and a deposition zone. A precursor gas introduced into the decomposition zone is disassociated to form an activated species that reacts with catalyst materials located in the deposition zone to deposit nano-structured materials on a low melting point temperature substrate in the deposition zone. A decomposition temperature in the decomposition zone is greater than a melting point temperature of the low melting point temperature substrate. The silicon nanowire are grown directly on the low melting point temperature substrate in the deposition zone to prevent the higher temperatures in the decomposition zone from damaging the molecular structure and/or integrity of the lower melting point temperature substrate located in the deposition zone.

Abstract: A cleaning carrier for in-situ cleaning of a process chamber of a material deposition tool and method for in-situ cleaning using a cleaning carrier. The cleaning carrier includes a body formed symmetrically about a central axis and having a geometry generally corresponding to the geometry of the removable wafer carrier for use with the tool, and a tool interface that facilitates mounting of the cleaning carrier body on a portion of the material deposition tool that accepts the removable wafer carrier. A set of deployable and retractable brushes are operatively coupled with the cleaning carrier body via a corresponding set of deployment and retraction mechanisms, the brushes being movable between a retracted position for handling of the cleaning carrier and a deployed position for cleaning an interior surface of the process chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lamphead for use in substrate processing includes a monolithic member having a contoured surface; a plurality of reflector cavities disposed in the contoured surface, wherein each reflector cavity is shaped to act as a reflector or to receive a replaceable reflector for a lamp; and a plurality of lamp passages, wherein each lamp passage extends into the monolithic member from one of the plurality of reflector cavities.

Abstract: An evaporation apparatus proposed includes a gas storage chamber, a first evaporator, a pressure gauge, a pyrolysis chamber and a deposition chamber. The first evaporator is connected with the gas storage chamber through a first pipe and the first pipe has a first valve. The pressure gauge is connected with the gas storage chamber through a second pipe. The pyrolysis chamber is connected with the gas storage chamber through a third pipe and the third pipe has a second valve, wherein the first evaporator is connected with the pyrolysis chamber through the gas storage chamber, and the gas storage chamber is disposed between the first evaporator and the pyrolysis chamber. The deposition chamber is connected with the pyrolysis chamber through a fourth pipe.

Abstract: A liquid vaporizer is configured to vaporize a liquid reagent and mix the vaporized liquid reagent with a gaseous medium. The liquid vaporizer is equipped with a main vaporizer body having a mixed gas generating space, and a vaporizing unit disposed inside the mixed gas generating space. The vaporizing unit has a vaporizing unit main body having a vaporization surface and a net-shaped body formed in a planar shape by knitting wires regularly in a net-like shape. The net-shaped body forms a plurality of mesh spaces surrounded by the wires and arranged regularly in the in-plane direction. The vaporizing unit forms a plurality of liquid reagent supply spaces surrounded by the wires and the vaporization surface as a result of the net-shaped body and the vaporization surface being abutted against each other. The liquid reagent supply spaces are arranged regularly in the in-plane direction of the net-shaped body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes a processing chamber that includes a showerhead with separate inlets and channels for delivering separate processing gases into a processing volume of the chamber without mixing the gases prior to entering the processing volume is provided. The showerhead includes one or more cleaning gas conduits configured to deliver a cleaning gas directly into the processing volume of the chamber while by-passing the processing gas channels. The showerhead may include a plurality of metrology ports configured to deliver a cleaning gas directly into the processing volume of the chamber while by-passing the processing gas channels. As a result, the processing chamber components can be cleaned more efficiently and effectively than by introducing cleaning gas into the chamber only through the processing gas channels.

Abstract: Provided is a vapor phase growth apparatus having a rotation/revolution mechanism by which a rolling member is prevented from riding onto an adjacent rolling member. In a vapor phase growth apparatus having a rotation/revolution structure in which a plurality of substrate retaining members 21 are rotatably provided in the circumferential direction of the susceptor via a rolling member(ball 22,23) on a susceptor 11, heated by a heating unit as well as is rotated by a driving unit, the substrate retaining member is rotated accompanied by the rotation of the susceptor and a substrate 12 retained by the substrate retaining member is rotated while being revolved with respect to the rotation axis of the susceptor. As for the rolling members, rolling members different diameters (a large diameter ball 22 and a small diameter ball 23) are alternately arranged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing and dosing device for cattle feed, comprising a plurality of feed hoppers for different types of feed, wherein each hopper has an infeed end and an outfeed end disposed thereunder, wherein a dosing device is disposed in each hopper at its outfeed end, further comprising a control device adapted to control each of the dosing devices in order to dose feed from the associated hopper, a pivotable distributing hopper disposed under the plurality of outfeed ends, outfeed ports placed under the distributing hopper for connection to fodder conduits debouching in different feed troughs, further comprising one or more actuators for pivoting the distributing hopper, wherein the control device is further adapted to control the actuators so as to position the distributing hopper with its downstream end substantially above a selected one of the outfeed ports. The invention also relates to a feeding stall for feeding animals and a system and method for tracking positions of animals.

Abstract: A portable pet hydration system which may be attached to a pet's leash or to the user's clothing, which is used to quickly and easily supply liquid, such as water, to companion animals while away from home or engaged in activities outdoors. Various embodiments are described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for administering medicaments to subjects and, in particular, molecular iodine to animals in drinking water for the treatment of oral bad breath and disease. An exemplary device comprises a source of medicament in a fluid, measuring means, an administration switch and a water reservoir means. The measuring means is in fluid communication with said source of medicament for measuring an aliquot of medicament corresponding to a dose for the treatment of a disease. The measuring means is also in communication with a water reservoir means and releases the aliquot into the water reservoir means upon signal activation. The administration switch means is in signal communication with the measuring means and upon activation by a subject produces an activation signal received by the measuring means. The water reservoir means is for receiving the aliquot and forming an aqueous solution of medicament.

Abstract: A toilet for an animal includes a porous mat that animals may stand on and which urine may pass through and a sloped surface adapted to channel urine toward a drain opening for collection in a collection receptacle. The porous mat is supported by the coplanar flat top surfaces of a plurality of posts protruding upwardly from, and spaced along, the sloped surface.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a farming structure (1) for aquatic farming. The farming structure (1) comprises a plurality of longitudinal members (3) and a plurality of flexible joints (4), one at each end of each of the plurality of longitudinal members (3), coupling the plurality of longitudinal members (3) to form repeating triangular structures (5) adjacent to each other. Each end of each of the plurality of longitudinal members (3) is independently movable in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane about a corresponding flexible joint (4).

Abstract: A portable system for recycling used chicken litter in place which one can use to accommodate a succession of flocks, in the same commercial chicken house, with the same bedding material. The system comprises a litter pulverizer mounted within a hood-like housing, a high output ozone generator, fluidly connected thereto, which, in use, discharges ozone into a flux of pulverized chicken litter and pathogen-laden dust particulates, killing pathogens and neutralizing ammonia odors in the process, and an ultraviolet light source for further sterilizing pulverized litter and for destroying excess ozone discharged with it from the hood-like housing's base. Enhancing the system's pathogen-killing capacity are at least one hot air blower also fluidly connected to the hood-like housing and a moisture detector. The latter measures, in real time, the dryness of ozone-treated litter being discharged from the hood-like housing onto the chicken house floor.

Abstract: A folding device having a rectangular bottom transports an animal such as a dog. In the unfolded state, upright first and second side walls are connected on the long sides and short sides of the bottom. Fold lines in the second side walls facilitate folding of the device from the unfolded state to the folded state and the bottom is divided into bottom portions by a fold line running parallel with the long sides to facilitate folding the device from the unfolded state to the folded state. Rigidity-providing wall portions are provided at the location of at least one of the corners, which stiffness-providing wall portions can be secured to the second side walls, which stiffness-providing wall portions are hingable about an axis transverse to the rectangular bottom at the location of the relevant corner for increasing the stiffness of the second side walls.

Abstract: A child or animal carrier and a method of carrying a child or animal on the user's body are described in this invention. The carrier has two loops 1, 2 joined together by a connecting device with an optional sash. The method of carrying the child or animal involves wearing the loops 1, 2 and placing the child or animal in the loops 1, 2 in a variety of positions. In certain positions the child is carried vertically on the front of the user's torso and either faces the same direction as the user or faces inward toward the user's torso; or the child is carried vertically on the user's back facing toward the user's back. In other positions, a child or animal can be fully or partially cradled in the loops 1, 2. In another position, the child or animal is slung in the loops 1, 2 and carried against the user's hip or at the front of the user's torso. The connecting device allows the user to adjust the position of the loops 1, 2 for comfort and back support.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for warning bird of hazards, the apparatus comprising an enclosure, at least one light emitter for directing light within a predetermined beam width between ten and forty eight degrees full width half magnitude, a light emitter controller for controlling the at least one light emitter, and a power source. The light emitter controller provides power to and controls the one or more light emitters so that the light is emitted with a predetermined repetition rate so that light is emitted to provide a visual deterrent to birds on a flight path toward the hazard. Systems and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of desensitizing an animal to an anxiety inducing event, including an output unit to communicate with a media player to output a conditioning media signal and an anxiety inducing media signal, a conditioning element dispenser to dispense a conditioning element, a detector to determine when an animal has taken the conditioning element, and a control module to selectively control operation of the output unit and the conditioning element dispenser to cause the conditioning element dispenser to dispense a first conditioning element in association with the media player outputting the conditioning media signal. The output unit can cause the media player to output the anxiety inducing media signal in association with the conditioning media signal, and the control unit can cause the conditioning element dispenser to dispense a second conditioning element from the conditioning element dispenser in association with the anxiety inducing media signal.

Abstract: An animal handling and training aid including a leash control bar having first and second members and a fastener device arranged in one of the control bar members for connecting the first and second members in an end-to-end configuration through an animal restraint device.

Abstract: A gas flow modulator for gas appliances has electronic control to regulate the flow of gas by means of a control mechanism. The control mechanism is situated transversely to the flow of gas. The control mechanism also includes features to insure a minimal flow of gas and a maximum flow of gas as selectable by a potentiometer.