Abstract: A device and a method for machining of a flat side of an optical workpiece. The device has two flat guides and a side guide for fluidic guidance of a spindle unit and/or a slide. A linear drive with an assigned tool is located on a slide with a turntable. Highly accurate machining is enabled.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a mounting frame, a cutting unit mounted rotatably in the mounting frame, a locking unit for restraining or permitting a relative movement between the mounting frame and the cutting unit, a driving unit, and a control unit. The control unit controls the driving unit to drive rotation of the rotating shaft upon detecting that the relative movement between the mounting frame and the cutting unit is permitted, and controls the driving unit to shut off upon detecting that the relative movement between the mounting frame and the cutting unit is restrained.

Abstract: A method of supporting a workpiece on a fixture, the workpiece having a first surface and an opposite second surface, and an aperture positioned at a centre of the first surface and extending from the first surface to the second surface the fixture having a first end, an opposite second end, and a centre portion, the centre portion comprising a supporting surface, the second end being adapted to be mounted in a lathe, the supporting surface comprising an annular recess, the annular recess accommodating a supporting medium, the second surface of the workpiece being in intimate contact with the supporting medium, the method comprising the steps of: (i) mounting the fixture in the lathe; (ii) locating the aperture on the first end of the fixture; and (iii) securing the workpiece on the fixture, with the second surface of the workpiece being coplanar with the supporting surface of the fixture.

Abstract: A shaver comprises a skin engaging portion and a cutting element, wherein the skin engaging portion comprises a force-generating member that can be selectively activated during use to increase or decrease a force of attraction to the skin of a user. The force-generating members may be electro-adhesive elements. A controller may be provided to selectively activate these elements.

Abstract: A roofing shingle is disclosed comprising a headlap portion with a non-straight longitudinal edge and a buttlap portion with a plurality of tabs with a non-straight longitudinal edge and spaced apart by openings, wherein the non-straight longitudinal edges do not shadow each other laterally across the shingle. A roofing system is disclosed wherein at least a portion of the headlap portion of such shingle from a subsequently installed course overlaps at least a portion of the headlap portion of a shingle from a previously installed course. The maximum headlap overlap dimension is beneath the subsequently installed shingle laterally proximate the openings in the buttlap portion of the subsequently installed shingle. A method for making the shingle is disclosed comprising cutting a sheet of roofing material longitudinally along non-straight lines wherein at least a portion of each formed shingle has a width of about twelve inches.

Abstract: A band saw machine includes a chassis, a motor mounted to the chassis, driving wheel mounted to the chassis and connected with the motor, a driven wheel mounted to the chassis, a band saw running on the driving and driven wheels, a band-saw regulator mounted to the chassis and located between the driving and driven wheels, and a vibration sensor mounted to the surface of the band-saw regulator for sensing the vibration of the band-saw regulator generated in the process of cutting and thus emitting a sensing signal to a control system. In this way, the control system can control the rotational sp d of the motor according to the sensing signal received from the vibration sensor to automatically regulate the cutting speed.

Abstract: A fully automated optical fiber cutter includes a fiber cutter body and a fiber clamp. The fiber cutter body includes a cutter cover body and a cutter main body, which are pivotally connected. Inside the cutter main body is provided with a movable blade-fixation seat, which comprises a blade for fiber cutting. The fiber clamp is installed on the cutter main body. The fiber clamp includes a clamp main body and a clamp cover body, which are pivotally connected. The cutter cover body, the clamp cover body and the blade-fixation seat are linked by a linkage component. When the fiber in use, the cutter cover body is pressed to drive the clamp cover body close and push the blade-fixation seat to move, thereby the blade is aligned to cut the fiber.

Abstract: A device is configured for removing burrs from workpieces. The device includes a supporting plate, an ejector plate, and a press plate. The supporting plate defines a number of holding holes for receiving the workpieces. The ejector plate is configured for ejecting the workpieces out of the holding holes. The press plate includes pressing poles for removing the burrs from the workpieces.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a work table. The work table includes a frame having longitudinally extending opposing side members and a tool guide retention member, multiple support members configured to be removably and lockably coupled to the longitudinally extending opposing side members such that the multiple support members extend between the longitudinally extending opposing side members, and a first tool guide. The tool guide retention member extends along at least a portion of the frame, the multiple support members are configured to support a work piece in a working plane when the multiple support members are coupled to the longitudinally extending opposing side members, the first tool guide is configured to be coupled with the tool guide retention member, and the first tool guide is configured to receive a tool. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sounding board (1) for musical instruments having a first plurality of planks (2) in which each plank (2i) of the plurality of planks (2) is provided with respective longitudinal sides (2ia, 2ib); wherein the planks (2) of the first plurality of planks are approached to one another, each one at the respective longitudinal sides (2ia, 2ib), so as to form a first panel (P1) of the sounding board (1); a second plurality of planks (3) in which each plank of the plurality (3) of planks (3i) is provided with respective longitudinal sides (3ia, 3ib); wherein the planks (3i) of the second plurality of planks (3) are approached to one another, each one at their respective longitudinal sides (3ia, 3ib), so as to form a second panel (P2) of the sounding board (1); in which the first and the second panel (P1, P2) are overlapping with one another with their respective planks (2i, 3i) extending along the same angled direction (A) of the sounding board (1); wherein the planks (2i) of the first plurality of planks (2) are

Abstract: An inventive set of small devices (‘capo elements’) to mechanically secure a string or strings of a guitar or other fretted stringed instrument at selected fret positions in order to selectively vary the string vibrational length and pitch when the string is plucked. This plurality of capo elements comprises a series of individual rectangular shaped blocks having formed on their upper portions a groove running parallel to the strings so shaped as to secure the string using an interference fit, thus preventing vibration at the distal end of the string and changing its pitch when plucked. Said capo elements feature a lip in the underside of the proximal portion of each capo element, so shaped as to overhang the raised fret, to ensure correct positioning of the capo element, and to secure the string at the same length as would otherwise have been achieved by fretting the string in the regular manner. Said capo elements have an adhesive bottom surface to secure them temporarily to the instrument fretboard.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a capo for use with a stringed musical instrument and which is engaged from the bottom portion of the neck of the musical instrument. The capo has a generally L-shaped frame connected to a lever and a pincher configured so that pressure applied to the lever causes the pincher to move toward the lever, allowing the space between the pincher and free end portion of the frame to receive the neck of the musical instrument. The exterior of the frame is configured to received interchangeable inlays, and the free end portion of the frame is configured to receive changeable neck pads.

Abstract: The present invention provides, for musical instruments such as organs, action-magnets and action-magnet drivers that facilitate reduction of wiring, connections, and logic circuitry. Some embodiments of present invention provide stop action-magnets, also called SAM's, comprising integral drive circuitry and, which may further comprise additional integral circuitry. Embodiments of this invention may comprise, logic circuits such as a shift-register cells, micro-controllers, or both. Some embodiments of this invention comprise shift-cells and registers combining both SIPO and PISO functions for addressing SAM's. A single-coil SAM embodiment of the present invention may respond to signals intended to operate traditional two-coil SAM's. In another embodiment, a pipe action-magnet driver comprises logic circuitry. In yet another embodiment a pipe action-magnet comprises an integral driver that further comprises logic circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention provides a percussion instrument that is struck by a drumstick and generates a sound resembling a cross between a cowbell and a xylophone. The instrument comprises two spaced-apart planar metal plates with three of the sides spanning between the plates enclosed by additional metal plates. The additional metal plates are welded to the spaced-apart metal plates at discreet locations to tune the instrument. An aperture for a tom mount can be defined in one of the planar metal plates. In certain embodiments, the instrument is approximately 30-38 inches long with one end being 6-16 inches across and the opposing end being 2-3 inches across. The spacing between the spaced-apart metal plates in certain embodiments is 1-2.5 inches. Welds in certain embodiments can be arranged to generate a plurality of different pitches, for example, five different pitches.

Abstract: A horizontal support system for a percussion instrument support the percussion instrument in a horizontal position without the necessity for permanently altering the instrument structure. Preferably, the percussion instrument includes a shell having first and second open ends, a first hoop affixed to the first open end, a second hoop affixed to the second open end of said shell, and a drum head provided at one end. The support system includes a plurality of support legs. Each support leg includes a main support member; a foot member selectively positioned adjacent one end of the main support member; first and second hoop engagement members that engage the hoops of the percussion instrument. The plurality of support legs supports the percussion instrument in a horizontal position with the drum head facing up or in a tilted position.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices may automatically determine splice points within a song to alter a length of the song. Possible splice points may be obtained by comparing different portions of the song with each other. After obtaining possible splice points, the song may be shortened by deleting/skipping portions of the song between two paired splice points. Alternatively the song may be lengthened. The altered song may be used with an audio-visual presentation, such as a slide show or commercial, or as a ringtone.

Abstract: System and method creates audible sound representations for atoms and molecules. Musical notes or musical note combinations (chords) are assigned to each element in elemental periodic table. Musical notes or musical note combinations (chords) are assigned to atomic and molecular bonds (covalent and ionic, intra and inter molecular interactions) and to all molecular functional groups. This invention creates a new representation format, the audible sound format, for atoms and molecules in addition to text and image formats currently used in schools, universities, research institutes and industries, etc.

Abstract: In an actuator (50), a bobbin (511) to which a voice coil (513) is attached is disposed within a magnetic path space formed by a magnetic path forming section (52). A connecting shaft (514) is coupled to the bobbin (511), and a connection end portion (516A) at a distal end of the connecting shaft is connected to a sound board of a musical instrument. The length of the shaft (514) can be adjusted. When the actuator (50) is attached to the sound board, the length of the shaft (514) is adjusted and the connection end portion (516A) is connected to the sound board while a position of the voice coil (513) within the magnetic path space is maintained in a predetermined reference mounting position, in a state in which the magnetic path forming unit (52) is supported in a predetermined position by a support unit (55).

Abstract: When a key depression speed and a key release speed of a key is to be detected based on a value of a counter (44) which accumulates a value every time the key passes through key switches (SW1, SW2), a number of digits of data indicating the key depression speed, a unit of the data being a bit and a number of digits of data indicating the key release speed, a unit of the data being a bit, are made the same.

Abstract: The abrasion resistance of organic fiber based ropes and cords is increased by a outer woven cover of tapes of high molecular weight and more preferably ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

Abstract: The invention relates to an armoured ventilation grille for an opening, the grille including an outer side to be exposed to a projectile shot and an inner side to be applied to the opening, the grille including a plurality of parallel bars, the bars having a V-shaped cross-section, each limb of the V being made of of a blade, the blades being arranged in chevrons in order to form baffles such that at least one blade is located in the trajectory of the projectile shot whatever the incidence may be. The grille according to the invention wherein the outer blades is made an armoured material while the inner blades made of a ductile material, the blades all being fixed to transverse members in the bearing ranges in such a way that they can be disassembled.

Abstract: A rocket propelled grenade shield including a flexible net and a frame secured to the flexible net supporting the flexible net. Spaced hard points are attached to the net, the hard points including a base portion with a cavity therein and a plug received in said cavity locking each hard point to the flexible net.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism includes a holder assembly, a rotating assembly, and a valve assembly. The holder assembly includes a mounting block. The rotating assembly includes a shaft and a rotating block. The shaft is mounted to the holder assembly. The rotating block is sleeved on the shaft and is mounted to the mounting block. The valve assembly communicates with the mounting block so that gas is capable of coming in to the mounting block to drive the rotating block to rotate and make the shaft rotate.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) with a cylinder barrel (2) having at least one piston bore (3) in which is located a power unit piston (4) supported on a cam disk (18). A control surface (5) is stationary relative to the housing and is on a control base (6), against which control surface the cylinder barrel (2) is in contact. In the control base (6) there are a kidney-shaped inlet connection (8) and a kidney-shaped outlet connection (9). The sealing web surface on the control surface 5 on the control base (6) in the vicinity of the inlet connection (8) is reduced, so that in operation as a motor, when there is a pressurization of the inlet connection (8), a reduction of the hydrostatic relief force is achieved. In operation as a motor, a residual application of the cylinder barrel (2) against the control surface (5) from a hold-down force of a hold-down spring (24) that is in an operative connection with the cylinder barrel (2) and/or pressing cylinder compression forces is preserved.

Abstract: A radial piston motor comprises cylinder-piston units arranged in a star shape, a housing, an output shaft, an inner axial housing collar, an outer axial shaft collar, an output flange, an output shaft, and a brake positioned at least in certain sections between the inner axial housing collar and the outer axial shaft collar. The output flange is attached to the output shaft. The output flange is attached to the shaft collar radially outside the shaft collar.

Abstract: A bicycle hydraulic actuating device is provided with a housing, a non-linear piston and an operating member. The housing defines a chamber and has a fluid outlet. The non-linear piston is movably disposed in the chamber along a non-linear movement path between a first position and a second position. The operating member is operatively coupled to the non-linear piston so as to move the non-linear piston within the chamber between the first position and the second position in response to movement of the operating member.

Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag and an inflator in fluid communication with the airbag. The inflator may have a gas source chamber containing a gas source and a centrifugal flow chamber into which the gas flows from the gas source chamber through a centrifugal flow barrier. As the gas moves through the centrifugal flow barrier, it may be urged to move along a pathway that encircles at least a part of a longitudinal axis of the inflator. The gas may then move toward the longitudinal axis to flow through an orifice of an inward flow barrier. this inward flow may occur at a velocity that is generally too large for entrained particulates. Thus, such particulates may remain in the centrifugal flow chamber. The gas may flow from the orifice into a plenum chamber that releases the gas to the airbag via a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen separation device (12, 14), comprising a gas inlet (29, 31) at a primary side for guiding a flow of oxygen comprising gas into the oxygen separation device (12, 14) and having a gas outlet (33, 35) at a secondary side for guiding a flow of oxygen enriched gas out of the oxygen separation device (12, 14), at least one oxygen separation area (20, 22) with an oxygen separation sorbent (16, 18) being capable of separating oxygen from an oxygen comprising gas by sorbing at least one component of the oxygen comprising gas apart from oxygen and being contaminatable by a contaminant, and a decontamination area (21, 23) with a decontamination material(17, 19) for decontaminating the oxygen comprising gas from at least one contaminant, wherein the oxygen separation area (20, 22) and the decontamination area (21, 23) are fluidly connected by a spacer (76, 78) comprising at least one diffusion reducing channel (80, 82), wherein the spacer (76, 78) has a value of diffusion reduction rR o

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating oxygen from an oxygen comprising gas, the method comprising the steps of: performing at least a first and a second period of oxygen separation, the first and the second period of oxygen separation each comprising the steps of guiding an oxygen comprising gas to the primary side of an oxygen separation device (12, 14), the oxygen separation device (12, 14) comprising an oxygen separation sorbent (16, 18), and generating a flow of oxygen enriched gas out of the oxygen separation device (12, 14) by creating a pressure difference between the primary side and the secondary side of the oxygen separation device (12, 14), and performing a cooling period between the first and the second period of oxygen separation, wherein the cooling period comprises the steps of guiding a flushing sorbate through the oxygen separation device (12, 14), the flushing sorbate having an adsorption energy e1 with respect to the oxygen separation sorbent (16, 18), and guiding a cooling sorbat

Abstract: A natural gas dehydration system and method includes a contactor, a flash tank, and a still interconnected by a desiccant circulation system. A reboiler is coupled to the still and the flash tank to burn the flash gas from the flash tank and heat the desiccant. A secondary burner is associated with a vent stack of the reboiler to burn the flash gas from the flash tank when not firing the reboiler.

Abstract: The present application provides a filtration unit for filtering a flow. The filtration unit may include one or more first layers and a second layer. The one or more first layers may include a prefilter layer and a wave layer.

Abstract: A filter assembly includes: a filter pad including fibers selected from wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates; a baffle-type filter; and a support bracket configured to support the filter pad. The support bracket includes: a clip portion that is substantially u-shaped; an attachment portion including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon. The filter assembly includes a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket including a front wall, an attachment wall including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof, and a top wall, arranged between the front wall and attachment wall. The support bracket and the hanging bracket are configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.

Abstract: A portable oxygen generator comprises an air pump, a molecular tube and a molecular seat, the molecular tube is detachably fixed on the side wall of the molecular seat, the air pump is disposed at the lower part of the molecular seat. An air filter bucket, an oxygen storage bucket and an exhaust silencing bucket are disposed inside the molecular seat, the air filter bucket is provided with an air inlet communicated with the outside air. An air channel, an oxygen channel and an exhaust channel are disposed inside the molecular seat, the air channel is respectively communicated with the air filter bucket, the air pump and the molecular tube, the oxygen channel is respectively communicated with the molecular tube and the oxygen storage bucket, the exhaust channel is respectively communicated with the molecular tube and the exhaust silencing bucket, the air channel, the oxygen channel and the exhaust channel are respectively connected with a solenoid valve.

Abstract: An air filter comprises a rigid, hollow body that may be spherical, cylindrical, rectangular or shaped to conform to available, typically underhood, space. If spherical, it may be .assembled from a first, lower hemisphere and a second, upper hemisphere which are secured together about their edges, by, for example a press or interference fit, an O-ring received within complementary, edge adjacent channels, an adhesive or autogenous bonding. Other shapes and configurations may be assembled from a body with, for example, a solid bottom and attachable lid, top or cover. The hollow body is filled with activated carbon filter media or passive fibrous filter media. The upper hemisphere, lid or cover includes an outlet and cap which reduces the possibility of ingesting water into the filter. The lower hemisphere or body includes an inlet fitting to which a hose leading to an outlet or vent in the powertrain component is attached.

Abstract: A filter system and method of making same is disclosed. The system includes one or more of filter units, each having a plurality of spaced apart hydrophilic filter tubes coated with an attractant that entrains particulates without the need for woven filter material. The filter tubes may have a plurality of apertures therethrough to increase the surface area of the filter tubes. The filter units may be placed adjacent to each other but with their filter tubes laterally offset to increase the likelihood that particles will engage at least one coated tube.

Abstract: A filter component for motor vehicle air conditioning, according to the invention, the filter is comprising a filtration part made of a material able to filter air and a noise reduction part made of a material able to reduce noise. Also disclosed is a filtration assembly comprising the filter component, and a motor vehicle air conditioning device comprising the filtration assembly.

Abstract: For fermentation of wort during home beer brewing, a food grade plastic or glass cylindrical bottle is used which includes materials to reduce or eliminate UV light transmission through the bottle, and to minimize oxygen ingress into the bottle during fermentation where the bottle includes a flared neck gradually widening in circumference when approaching a bottle opening surrounded by a rim and the opening has dimensions capable of allowing a hand and arm inside the bottle for cleaning

Abstract: A number of variations may include a growler, which may include a cap that may include an a sealing means such as an o-ring, and a container defining a cavity and having a neck portion constructed and arranged to mechanically engage and sealing close the cavity when the cap is connected to the container. A method may include providing a growler, filling the growler with a fermentable liquid, sealing the growler, and fermenting the liquid within the sealed growler.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nutrient infuser removably attached to a drinking water source to remineralize drinking water. The nutrient infuser comprises a pipe provided for the drinking water to flow therethrough, wherein flow rate of the drinking water is measured by a flow meter. The flow meter converts flow rate into electronic signals which will be received by a controller. The controller totalizes the electronic signals and uses it to further generate another electronic signal to activate an injector to operate accordingly. Upon activation, the injector draws a predetermined amount of consumable substances from a canister and injects the same to the drinking water flowing through the pipe, remineralizing the drinking water, making it healthier for consumption. The predetermined amount of consumable substances injected to the drinking water corresponds to the flow rate of the drinking water. The consumable substances may comprise essential minerals, vitamins or flavoring.

Abstract: Device for producing a frothed liquid comprising a chamber opened to atmosphere with a transverse bottom wall and a longitudinal upward wall, at least one diluent inlet, at least one liquid delivery outlet. The at least one diluent inlet comprises a first diluent inlet provided through the upward wall and dimensioned and oriented for directing a thin jet of diluent in the chamber. The at least one liquid delivery outlet is configured in the bottom wall for liquid to rise up along the side of the upward wall by the jet of diluent entering the chamber as a result of the direction and dimension of the diluent inlet in the chamber.

Abstract: A device (12) for the preparation of a beverage comprises a beverage supply duct (14) and a closure element (16). The closure element (16) comprises a closing surface (18) suitable for closing at least partially an end of the supply duct (14). The device (12) is characterized in that the closure element (16) is made of elastomer material suitable for undergoing an elastic deformation under the thrust of the beverage being supplied. The deformation causes an at least partial movement of the closing surface (18) away from the end of the supply duct (14).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a first container for positioning on the body and a second container for positioning on the body. An interface is positioned on the body to accept preparation parameters for tea latte. A boiler within the body receives water from the first container and milk from the second container. A heater adjacent to the boiler heats the water and the milk in accordance with at least one preparation parameter. A filter and a dispensing valve are controlled electronically.

Abstract: A coffee brewing device provides a coffee heating mechanism for brewing coffee and/or related beverages and is advantageously characterized in that: a pressure check valve and an S-shaped tube are disposed in sequence between a water outlet end of a water tank and a heating pipe connected thereto; a pump and an air escape valve are disposed at appropriate points of a hot water chamber which stores boiled water heated to a predetermined temperature; during its heating process, unboiled water in the S-shaped tube is returned to the water tank to therefore confine the unboiled water to the water tank; and, after the unboiled water has been heated up and then introduced into the hot water chamber, the boiled water is pressurized appropriately by the pump and introduced into a container for beverages to be brewed.

Abstract: A cooking assembly comprises a container for receiving cooking fluid therein and comprising a vat and a reserve tank in fluid communication with the vat such that overflow of cooking fluid from the vat flows into the reserve tan. The vat provides for cooking food products therein. The reserve tank includes at least a two stage filter for filtering the cooking fluid overflow so as to return it back to the vat. A mobile basket provides for receiving food product and positioning it within the cooking vat and removing it therefrom when cooked. A three stage air filtering system is provided for suctioning air above the container during cooking and filtering it to provide clean air to the outside of the assembly. The assembly can be provided in a single enclosed unit with an in-feed for food products and an out-feed to discharge cooked food products therefrom.

Abstract: A folding platform includes a base, first folding flap, lift arm, and lift arm linkage. The first folding flap is rotatably connected with the base and facilitates the folding of a food item placed on the folding platform. The lift arm linkage is rotatably connected with the base and the lift arm to operatively lift the lift arm and allow the lift arm to rotate in a first rotational direction, and includes a spring that engages the lift arm linkage and the lift arm, and biases the lift arm in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. The lift arm is capable of rotating a first rotational distance, and rotating a second rotational distance greater than the first rotational distance without bending or breaking when the lift arm contacts an obstruction. The lift arm automatically returns to its normal position due to the bias force of the spring.

Abstract: Heat-treating equipment for roasting food products, including a tub for receiving the product, which is associated with a stirrer and a heat source. The tube includes two vertical, coaxial and hollow cylinders, the inner cylinder defining a first wall, and the outer cylinder defining a second wall of a space having a crown-shaped cross-section, into which the product to be treated is introduced continuously from above for a loading operation that is continuous or in batches. At least one of the two walls in contact with the product is heated and a hot gas is injected into the inner hollow cylinder, so as to make the heat consistent around the product contained within the first crown-shaped space defined by said first and second walls of the tank, between which the stirrer is integrated.

Abstract: An ink station assembly including a limited number of rolls is provided. That is, An ink station assembly for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans, the ink station assembly includes an ink fountain and a limited number of rolls. The ink fountain is structured to provide a supply of ink. The limited number of rolls includes a first roll, a final roll, and a printing plate cylinder. The first roll is in liquid communication with the ink fountain. The first roll is also in ink film communication with the final roll. The final roil is in ink film communication with the printing plate cylinder.

Abstract: The system for applying a printing liquid or a printing auxiliary liquid to a rotogravure roller comprises a vat (B) containing an adhesive, lacquer or varnish (L) constituting the printing liquid or printing auxiliary liquid, a closed-chamber doctor blade device (D) communicating with the inside of the vat (B) by means of conduits (C1-C5) forming a closed circuit configured and arranged so as to extract the adhesive, lacquer or varnish (L) from the vat (B) through a first conduit (C1) and to apply same on the outer surface of the rotogravure roller (R), and to remove the leftover adhesive, lacquer or varnish (L) from the closed-chamber doctor blade device (D) and return same to the vat (B) through a second conduit (C2), and a viscosimeter (V) in fluid communication with the inside of the conduits (C1-C5) for measuring the viscosity of the adhesive, lacquer or varnish (L) flowing therethrough.

Abstract: A fountain blade assembly for an ink station assembly is provided. The ink station assembly includes an anilox roll and an ink fountain. The ink fountain includes a liquid ink supply and the fountain is structured to apply said ink to said anilox roll. The fountain blade assembly includes a mounting assembly, a blade assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The blade includes a plurality of adjustable portions, each blade adjustable portion is structured to move between a first position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion is spaced from said anilox roll outer surface, and a second position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion engages said anilox roll outer surface.

Abstract: A barrier for reduction of a shock wave. The barrier has a spatially graded structure in which a density of the structure varies across a thickness thereof. The graded structure includes a polymer having hollow containers dispersed in the polymer to provide the density of the graded structure. The barrier can be included in at least one of 1) an explosive device, 2) a war head, 3) a demolition charge, and 4) an explosive containment. These devices have an exterior housing and at least one partitioned segment inside the housing with the partitioned segment including the barrier for reduction of the shock wave. Partitioned sections of the explosive devices are selectively or in total detonated.