Abstract: Provided are a drug layer applying device and a method for forming a drug layer which can quickly and easily apply or provide an appropriate amount of a drug on a surface of a medical instrument such as a balloon. A drug layer applying device that applies a drug layer on a surface of a balloon to be inserted into a living body, includes: a deformable porous body capable of holding a coating solution containing a drug and a solvent; a removal unit that is flexibly deformable and arranged alongside the porous body; and a holding base that holds the porous body and the removal unit.

Abstract: A wet or dry paper towel dispenser may include a housing including a base portion, a paper towel roll holding portion, and a paper towel advancing and wetting portion. The dispenser may also include a paper towel advancing mechanism and a liquid dispensing mechanism at least portion of each disposed in the paper towel advancing and wetting portion. The paper towel advancing mechanism may be configured to receive sheet product of the paper towel roll and advance a portion of the sheet product of the paper towel roll. The liquid dispensing mechanism may be configured to selectively wet the portion of the sheet product of the paper towel roll as the paper towel advancing mechanism advances the portion of the sheet product of the paper roll.

Abstract: A paint booth assembly includes a paint booth having a pair of side walls and a flood sheet extending between the pair of side walls to separate the paint booth between a spray portion disposed above the flood sheet and a paint recovery portion disposed below the flood sheet. The flood sheet defines at least one flood sheet opening, and a scrubber unit extends down from the flood sheet opening to establish a shared path of fluid communication of a flow of water from the flood sheet and a downdraft of process air from the spray portion to the paint recovery portion. A scrubber pod is disposed within the scrubber unit and defines a plurality of perforations to induce an initial mixing of the paint particles entrained in the downdraft of process air into the flow of water.

Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a system that includes a first deposition system that includes a first cylinder having a first outer surface configured to hold a first substrate, a first spray nozzle configured to receive at least a first fluid, and a first fiber nozzle configured to receive at least a second fluid, where the first spray nozzle is configured to operate at a first voltage, the first fiber nozzle is configured to operate at a second voltage, the first cylinder is configured to be electrically connected to ground, the first spray nozzle is configured to apply onto the substrate a first plurality of at least one of particles or droplets from the first fluid, the first fiber nozzle is configured to apply onto the substrate a first fiber from the second fluid, and the first plurality of particles or droplets and the first fiber combine to form a first composite layer on the substrate.

Abstract: Various rechargeable antimicrobial wipe systems are disclosed. The rechargeable antimicrobial wipe system can include a reusable cloth configured to receive antimicrobial fluid, a canister, and a dispenser. The canister can comprise a distal end, a proximal end, and an intermediate portion. The distal end can comprise an access opening and a lid configured to be opened and closed. The intermediate portion can comprise an internal chamber configured to receive the cloth via the access opening and an antimicrobial fluid via an opening in the proximal end of the canister. The dispenser can be configured to deliver the fluid to the internal chamber of the canister. A distal portion of the dispenser can comprise an opening. The distal portion can be configured to engage with the opening of the proximal end of the canister. A body portion of the dispenser can comprise a reservoir of the fluid.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for continuously and/or semi-continuously manufacturing semi-solid electrodes and batteries incorporating semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, the process of manufacturing a semi-solid electrode includes continuously dispensing a semi-solid electrode slurry onto a current collector, separating the semi-solid electrode slurry into discrete portions, and cutting the current collector to form a finished electrode.

Abstract: Multilayer silicone composites with precise thickness are produced by sequential extrusion of curable silicone films, and partially but not fully crosslinking a preceding silicone film prior to extruding a next subsequent film.

Abstract: A toilet tissue mist with a liquid discharge device for spray application to toilet paper. The liquid dispensed onto the paper in small quantities is for personal cleansing of the human body and results in a cleansing and freshening up of the selected areas. The mist turns the toilet paper into the equivalent of a wet wipe or cloth which would be soothing to sensitive areas. Likewise, the mist is scented and helps freshen up any unwanted odors. The device is portable and compact and may be used on the go as well as being used at home. Likewise, the resulting moistened wipe can be discarded by flushing it down the toilet, just like regular toilet paper. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured to provide a diameter of mist to the toilet tissue with a dry outline circumscribing it.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to systems and methods for the formation and/or control of fluidic species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. In some cases, the invention involves unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and/or restrictions, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention allows fluidic streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous, i.e., droplets) to be formed and/or combined, at a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In one set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be produced from a channel, where a cross-sectional dimension of the fluidic stream is smaller than that of the channel, for example, through the use of structural elements, other fluids, and/or applied external fields, etc. In some cases, a Taylor cone may be produced.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to systems and methods for the formation and/or control of fluidic species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. In some cases, the invention involves unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and/or restrictions, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention allows fluidic streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous, i.e., droplets) to be formed and/or combined, at a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In one set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be produced from a channel, where a cross-sectional dimension of the fluidic stream is smaller than that of the channel, for example, through the use of structural elements, other fluids, and/or applied external fields, etc. In some cases, a Taylor cone may be produced.

Abstract: The present abstract relates to a patent of invention for a method for obtaining a tape (1) for self-adhesive, linerless leaflet labels, pertaining to the field of self-adhesive articles, comprising: 1)—Providing and unwinding a self-adhesive-material tape (20); 2)—Printing labels (4) and sensing marks (6) on the tape (3) of the tape (20); 3)—Applying an adhesion control layer (40) to the printed face of the tape (3), preferably comprised by laminating a BOPP-film tape; 4)—Delaminating the liner (10) from the tape (20); 5)—Inverting the position of the liner (10) in relation to the remaining tape of the self-adhesive-material tape (20); 6)—Applying a layer (50) of adhesive to the face of the liner (10) that includes Corona treatment (13), facing the tape (3); 7)—Drying the adhesive (50); 8)—Applying the leaflets (7) to the tape (3) in correspondence with respective labels (4); 9)—Relaminating the liner (10); 10)—Slitting the leaflet-label linerless self-adhesive tape (1) obtained; and 11)—Winding up the finis

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for applying viscous fluid to a component having a primary surface and opposed surfaces perpendicular to the primary surface may include positioning an adjustable nozzle adjacent the primary surface such that first and second contact members of the nozzle, movable relative to each other, contact the opposed surfaces, the first and second contact members being urged toward the opposed surfaces by at least one biasing element of the adjustable nozzle, applying a viscous fluid from a passage in a body of the adjustable nozzle to the primary surface, and moving the adjustable nozzle along the primary surface.

Abstract: A tool and method of use for installing fiber optic strands. The tool accepts the strand in a hollow interior and feeds the strand out an end of the tool. A foot of the tool embeds the strand into a leading bead of caulk and smooths out the caulk. A curved guide transitions the fiber from the reel into the tube without exceeding the fiber's minimum bending radius.

Abstract: An improved cleaning solution dispenser and method of use thereof. The apparatus comprises a casing and a cartridge. The casing comprises an external housing having a bottom portion with an outlet port, an air pump, and an injector connected to the air pump. The cartridge comprises an air tight reservoir containing a cleaning solution, a nozzle disposed on a bottom side reservoir, the nozzle having an opening disposed at an end point of the nozzle, and an injection point disposed at a top portion of the reservoir configured to receive the injector. The injector is configured to puncture a surface of the injection point. The air pump pumps air through the injector into the reservoir above the cleaning solution. The increased internal air pressure of the reservoir forces the cleaning solution through the nozzle.

Abstract: The present application provides a packaged aqueous oral care composition comprising a container and a composition wherein the composition comprises at least one water-soluble source of Sn2+ ions and the container comprises an inner surface being at least partially formed from a linear polymer, wherein the linear polymer is a homopolymer or a copolymer of monomers having the structure: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a halogen atom and a nitrile group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic attachment discs made from adhesive nanofibers and/or microfibers that are capable of attaching long fibers to a wide variety of surfaces, and related methods for forming and using them. The synthetic attachment discs of the present invention use very little material relative to prior art systems, while producing a very strong attachment force. Experimental and theoretical evidence are provided to confirm the advantages of thousands of micron-size ‘staple-pins’ and their low peeling angles to enhance the adhesive forces required to peel the synthetic attachment discs. The present invention provides a unique strategy for designing new adhesives that use very little material for various biomedical and material science applications.

Abstract: An electrostatic atomizer (100) includes: a spray electrode (1); a reference electrode (2); a current control section (24) for controlling a value of a current flowing through the reference electrode (2); and a voltage application section (22) for applying a voltage across the spray electrode (1) and the reference electrode (2), based on the value of the current controlled by the current control section (24), the reference electrode (2) having a tip whose shape has a specific curvature radius.

Abstract: A coating device for coating a coating liquid onto a substrate includes: a coating head having a coating-liquid outlet, adapted to move with respect to the substrate along a first axial direction and capable of coating the substrate with coating liquid through the coating-liquid outlet; and adjustment unit connected to the coating head and including a movable pad disposed proximal to the coating-liquid outlet and adapted to move along a second axial direction for adjusting the size of the opening of the coating-liquid outlet; and a drive assembly connected to the adjustment unit for controlling the adjustment unit to move along the second axial direction. Additionally a coating method is provided.

Abstract: A coating device and method for coating a fiber web for applying coating color onto a fiber web has a nozzle unit with at least one nozzle part (10), a feeding chamber (11) and at least one equalizing chamber (13; 13?), a feed hole (12) between the feeding chamber (11) and the first equalizing chamber (13), and a nozzle slot (14?) from which the coating color is discharged through the nozzle slot (14?) outlet opening (15). A mixing chamber (20) between the outlet area of the feed hole (12) and the equalizing chamber (13) functions as a means for distributing uniformly the inhomogeneous coating color flow entering the equalizing chamber (13) from the feed hole (12). The coating from the feed hole is directed to a wall (22) of mixing chambers (20) which distribute uniformly the coating entering the equalizing chamber (13).

Abstract: A wet/dry sheet dispenser. The dispenser has an elongate refill which holds a liquid and fits into a complementary base. Liquid is selectively dispensed from the refill by longitudinal activation of a pump. The pump may be disposed on either the refill or base. Liquid flows from the refill, into the base and is ultimately dispensed onto a sheet. This arrangement allows for convenient and selective one hand pump operation, so the other hand is free to grasp the sheet. The sheet may be used wet or dry as desired at the point of use.

Abstract: The present invention is a hair controller for mounting on a stretching machine used for stretching a pelt on a pelt board. The stretching machine has at least one holder for engaging the pelt. The hair controller includes a device for moving hair aside to expose a selected area of leather on the pelt, in particular the area of leather engaged by the holder. Also disclosed is a method for moving the hair of a pelt aside before the pelt is fixed by a holder in a stretching machine.

Abstract: Media treatment apparatus to apply liquid treatment to media, the media treatment apparatus including a roller to receive liquid treatment and to transfer the liquid treatment, and a drop ejector to apply liquid treatment to the roller to transfer liquid treatment to an object.

Abstract: A general purpose plant growth medium and planting methods incorporating shredded coastal redwood bark for use in planting. In some embodiments the shredded coastal redwood bark fibers vary in length from about 0.125-14 inches and comprise about 10-100% of the plant growth medium volume. In some embodiments the plant growth medium is compacted to an approximate unhydrated density of about 200-400 pounds per cubic yard.

Abstract: A fluid application device, strand engagement device, and method of controlling the same are provided. The fluid application device includes an applicator head and a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a guide slot configured to receive a strand of material and an orifice configured to discharge a first fluid on to the strand. The strand engagement device is secured to the applicator head and includes an actuating assembly and an engagement arm connected to the actuating assembly. The engagement arm is configured to engage the strand and move between a first position and a second position in response to actuation of the actuating assembly. The method of controlling the strand engagement device includes receiving an input signal including content, determining the content of the input signal and operating the strand engagement device in response to, and based on the content of, the input signal.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for activated carbon filters has a non-woven cloth machine, a rolling module, a sprayer and a hot-pressing cylinder. The non-woven cloth machine is used to manufacture a body of non-woven cloth and has a processing segment. The rolling module is mounted at the processing segment to heat and melt the body of non-woven cloth. The sprayer is mounted above the rolling module to spray activated carbon powder on the body of non-woven cloth. The hot-pressing cylinder is mounted at the processing segment to heat and press the activated carbon powder with the body of non-woven cloth. The activated carbon powder can be securely attached to the body of non-woven cloth by the manufacturing apparatus to provide a preferred quality of the activated carbon filters and to reduce the cost of manufacturing the activated carbon filters.

Abstract: A fluid application device, a nozzle assembly and a method of applying a fluid onto a strand of material provided. The fluid application device includes an applicator head and a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a guide slot for receiving a strand of material. The nozzle assembly further includes an orifice, spaced from the guide slot, configured to discharge a first fluid to onto the strand, and at least one outlet, adjacent to the orifice, for discharging a second fluid to act on the first fluid. The method includes positioning the strand at the closed end of the guide slot so that the strand is spaced a predetermined distance from the orifice, feeding the strand through the guide slot at a predetermined speed, applying the first fluid onto the strand from the orifice and discharging the second fluid from the at least one outlet.

Abstract: A fluid application device having a modular nozzle assembly is provided. The fluid application device includes an applicator head and a modular nozzle assembly fluidly coupled thereto. The modular nozzle assembly includes at least one guide slot configured to receive a strand of material, at least one orifice configured to discharge a first fluid onto a respective strand of material, and at least one securing opening extending through the modular nozzle assembly. Each securing opening is configured to receive a releasable securing element. The modular nozzle assembly may be a contact nozzle assembly or a non-contact nozzle assembly, and include fluid or air assist for altering a flow of the first fluid. The modular nozzle assembly may be selectively removed from and secured to the fluid application device so that the modular nozzle assembly may be selectively switched between the contact nozzle assembly and the non-contact nozzle assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an apparatus for coloring an electrical wire to improve a visibility and design of the electrical wire. The apparatus includes a coloring device for ejecting a liquid coloring material to an outer surface of the electrical wire and a sliding device for moving relatively the coloring device in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the electrical wire so as to color each whole outer surface of a plurality of coloring regions thereof responsive to a belt-shaped design pattern.

Abstract: A coating apparatus produces a spray of charged droplets and controls the spray angle of travel of the spray toward the object to be coated. Electrically charging droplets minimizes the amount of coating material required to uniformly coat a surface as compared to conventional web coating techniques such as blade coating. An inductive ring guides the spray charged droplets as they exit the nozzle of a spray device. The electrostatic repulsion between the charged droplets insures that a uniform coating of liquid formulation can be applied to a web surface.

Abstract: When the coating object area is positioned on the suction table, the film is stopped and is mounted on the suction table, and is further provided with tension in the longitudinal direction to eliminate slacks or the like, but, curl is caused in the both side end regions in the coating object area. Therefore, the coating object area is mounted on the suction table, and at the same time, the curl correction bars disposed on the both sides of the suction table are moved to the curled portions of the coating object area, and then the curled portions are pressed against the suction surface of the suction table to thereby perform the curl correction. Further, in the coating process with the UV-curing coating material, the UV light from the UV light source formed integrally with the coating head is applied to cure the material. In the vacuum suction section, as the destination, the bubbles or the like in the coating head are sucked.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system includes a liquid dispenser array structure. A first liquid supply provides a carrier liquid that flows continuously through an outlet of a liquid dispensing channel during a drop dispensing operation. A plurality of liquid dispensers, located on a common substrate, includes a second liquid supply that provides a functional liquid, immiscible in the carrier liquid, to the liquid dispensing channel through a liquid supply channel. A drop formation device, associated with an interface of the liquid supply channel and the liquid dispensing channel, is selectively actuated to form discrete drops of the functional liquid in the carrier liquid flowing through the liquid dispensing channel. A receiver conveyance mechanism and the liquid dispenser array structure are positioned relative to each other such that the discrete drops of the functional liquid are applied to a receiver.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying glue to regions of paper or plastic webs or paper or plastic web-sections for the production of paper sacks includes a nozzle unit having a plurality of glue outlet openings and glue supply lines and a plurality of glue valves via which the glue supply lines can be provided selectively with glue. Each glue valve includes at least one tappet having a sealing head and at least one counter element, with which the sealing head can make sealing contact. The apparatus includes a glue chamber via which glue can be provided. The counter element is disposed in, or in close vicinity to, the glue chamber.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly configured to form one or more adhesive lines extending in a machine direction on an upper surface of a fibrous web continuously running in the machine direction has first, second and third working regions arranged in this order from upstream toward downstream in the machine direction. The first working region is adapted to come in close contact with the fibrous web fully in a width direction of the fibrous web. The second working region including first partitioning regions is arranged intermittently in a cross direction orthogonal to the machine direction and adhesive outlets each defined between each pair of the adjacent first partitioning regions. The third working region includes second partitioning regions arranged intermittently in the cross direction downstream of the first partitioning regions and stepped regions each defined between each pair of the adjacent second partitioning regions.

Abstract: A device for wetting a carrier medium, such as a paper web, a material web, a nonwoven web or a woven fabric web or a knitted fabric web, is provided, having an injection unit consisting of a first elongate hollow element with an opening, preferably with a plurality of openings which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction, and of a pump which is connected to the elongate hollow element, pumps the wetting liquid through the elongate hollow element and through the opening or the openings, and, as a result, injects a single or multiple jet into the carrier medium.

Abstract: A wire harness manufacturing method prevents inadvertent deformation of thermoplastic material and separation of thermoplastic material. A predetermined part of an electric wire 91 is accommodated in a through hole of a tubular body formed by connection between a first and second nest members (123, 124) of a nozzle (12), by integrally connecting first and second case body members (121, 122) of the nozzle (12), with the predetermined part of the electric wire 91 therebetween. An approximately tubular covering member (92) covering the predetermined part of the electric wire (91) is molded integrally with the thermoplastic material, by discharging thermoplastic material plasticized by a material plasticizing unit (11) from thermoplastic material discharge orifices (1213) and (1223) in the nozzle (12) to the outer periphery of the electric wire (91), while moving the electric wire (91) and the nozzle (12) relatively to each other.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes: a slot die configured to apply coating solution on a support by discharging the coating solution from a tip of a slot and forming a coating solution bead in a clearance between the tip of the slot and the support; a pipe through which the coating solution is fed to a pocket of the slot die; an orifice formed in the pipe at a position nearer a circumference of a circular cross section in a radial direction of the pipe in relation to a center of the circular cross section; a forward tapered inlet channel which is formed at an entrance side of the orifice in the pipe and whose aperture narrows to the orifice; a rearward tapered outlet channel which is formed at an exit side of the orifice in the pipe and whose aperture grows toward a downstream.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of applying lubricant to steel wire ropes, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of nozzles directed centrally towards a rope segment, the nozzles are connected to a compressor and a lubricant reservoir for enabling the dispensing of the lubricant therefrom. The apparatus is remotely controllable allowing quality, quantity and sequence of lubricant dispensed to be activated or deactivated remotely.

Abstract: A device (30) for applying adhesive is used in fiber web machine slitter-winder. The slitter-winder has an unwinder for a machine roll, slitter blades for slitting the unwound web into partial webs, and a winder forming them into rolls. The device (30) applies adhesive on ends of partial webs attaching the ends of the partial webs onto the web rolls. The device (30) has a support structure (31), a moving element (32) on the support structure and two adhesive nozzles (33, 34) on the moving element. The adhesive nozzles (33, 34) are attached to the moving element (32) such that the nozzles (33, 34) are spaced apart in the direction of travel of the moving element (32) so that a trailing nozzle can be accelerated to operating speed before traversing the partial webs, and a leading nozzle can extend further in the direction of travel than the moving element.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing module and nozzle or die tip for discharging at least one liquid filament. The nozzle includes a strand guide for guiding a substrate past the nozzle and a frustoconical protrusion disposed on a surface of the nozzle adjacent the notch. A liquid discharge passage extends along an axis through the frustoconical protrusion and forms an acute angle with a machine direction corresponding to movement of the strand past the nozzle. Four air discharge passages are positioned at the base of the frustoconical protrusion. Each of the air discharge passages is angled in a compound manner generally toward the liquid discharge passage and offset from the axis of the liquid discharge passage to create the controlled pattern of liquid material on the strand.

Abstract: A device for coating an exterior of an elongate object includes a housing structure with an elongate chamber having first and second opposite ends. A port communicates with the first end for receiving the elongate object and an outlet is located at the second end. An air supply passage and a coating material supply passage communicate with the elongate chamber. Pressurized air and coating material are adapted to enter the elongate chamber through the air supply passage and the coating material supply passage, respectively, to form a mist in the elongate chamber moving toward the outlet while coating the exterior of the object. A method of coating an exterior surface of the elongate object with the coating material includes holding the elongate object lengthwise in the elongate chamber, mixing the pressurized air and the coating material to form a mist, and coating the exterior surface while directing the mist around the exterior surface and toward the outlet of the elongate chamber.

Abstract: An ejecting mechanism includes a pump, a pump controller unit, a distribution pipe, a restricting unit, and adhesive nozzles. The pump controller unit is configured to control to increase or decrease the amount of adhesive to be taken in by the pump. The distribution unit is configured to send a predetermined amount of adhesive to the adhesive nozzles out of the adhesive supplied by the pump, and to return the rest of adhesive to a discharge pipe out of the supplied adhesive, except for the predetermined amount of adhesive. The restricting unit is configured to disposed between the distribution unit and the discharge pipe and configured to restrict an amount of adhesive to be returned to a pipe.

Abstract: Web lifter and/or stabilizer and method of lifting and/or stabilizing a travelling web and coating a web. The device creates a web hold down force via a negative pressure slot at its exit side, which draws the web down against the surface on the entry side. The device can be actuated to move the web relative to slot die coater off the die lips and stop the application of slurry to the web, thereby creating uncoated regions on the web surface. The device can be actuated to move the web back into contact with the coater to start the application of slurry to the web, creating coated regions on the web surface. Web lifting can be accomplished by rotating the device in first and second directions to lift the web off of the slot die coater and return the web back into contact with the coater.

Abstract: A coating method forming a coating film having a predetermined film thickness on a band-like support body. The method includes conveying the band-like support body; forming the coating liquid on the band-like support body using a coating device fixed on an vibration isolation device; and detecting vibration components on a surface of a floor on which the coating device is disposed and controlling vibration of the active vibration isolation device.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an automated apparatus capable of spray depositing polyelectrolytes via the LbL mechanism with minimal or no human interaction. In certain embodiments, the apparatus sprays atomized polyelectrolytes onto a vertically oriented substrate. To counteract the effects of irregular spray patterns, the substrate is preferably slowly rotated about a central axis. In certain embodiments, the apparatus also includes a forced pathway for the droplets, such as a pathway created by using a vacuum. In this way, a thicker or three-dimensional substrate can be coated. In certain embodiments, the apparatus is designed so as to be scalable. Thus, through the use of multiple instantiations of the apparatus, a large or irregularly shaped substrate can be coated. Rolls of textile can therefore be coated using the apparatus. Additionally, the present invention includes a method to uniformly coat a substrate, such as a hydrophobic textile material, using aqueous solutions of polyelectrolytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing an adhesive-free gas barrier film comprising conveying means for conveying a film web; at least one first lock system for introducing the film web into a coating chamber of the apparatus; at least one first coating means by means of which the film web can be at least partially coated by depositing a barrier material in the coating chamber; and optionally at least one second lock system for expelling the film web out of the coating chamber; and at least one second coating means by means of which the coated film web can be at least partially coated by extrusion of a plastic melt.

Abstract: In this disclosure, filament winding method and system without a resin dip bath are disclosed. The method comprises feeding a fiber on a mandrel without dipping the fiber in a resin bath; and applying a resin onto the fiber at the point of where the fiber contacts the mandrel. In an embodiment, the fiber comprises carbon fiber, basalt fiber, S-glass fiber, S-2 glass fiber, A-glass fiber, C-glass fiber, E-glass fiber, D-glass fiber, Kevlar fiber, ECR glass fiber. In an embodiment, the resin comprises polyester resin, vinylester resin, epoxy resin, phenolic resin, BMI resin, polyurethane resin, cyanate ester resin. In an embodiment, the fiber is fed on the mandrel at an angle of from about 25° to 65°, wherein the angle is defined as the angle between the fiber and a horizontal plane when the mandrel is placed horizontally. Further disclosed are parts made according to the instant filament winding method.

Abstract: A cassette 42 comprises a tape type storing/feeding unit 42f, and an ink spraying member 72 provided with an ink spraying port 72p, through which the ink reserved in an ink reservoir 74 is sprayed. The ink spraying member 72 is disposed in at least one of side surfaces of the storing/feeding unit 42f.

Abstract: A curtain coating method including: ejecting at least one layer of a coating liquid from a slit, and making the ejected coating liquid fall freely from a curtain nozzle lip by using a curtain edge guide which guides the coating liquid in the form of a curtain liquid film, so as to apply the coating liquid onto a continuously running web, wherein the coating liquid is applied by moving the curtain edge guide toward the depth direction when the curtain liquid film is seen from the front.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying liquid onto a substrate include a nozzle configured to be connected to a liquid source. The nozzle further includes a distribution passage with a length that can receive the liquid. A piston is positioned in the distribution passage and a slit-shaped nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the distribution passage. The piston is movable in the distribution passage so as to vary the length that can receive the liquid. The nozzle opening communicates with the distribution passage via a plurality of spaced apart outlet channels having respective outlet ends. The outlet channels are formed between first and second nozzle pieces each having a tip portion at the outlet ends. At least one of the first or second nozzle pieces is flexible at the tip such that the outlet ends open when under positive fluid pressure and close when the fluid pressure is reduced.

Abstract: A bridge cable maintenance apparatus attaches to a cable and includes two drivetrains. Once attached, the apparatus is remotely directed along the longitudinal extent of the cable by the first drivetrain. The second drivetrain rotates attachments about the cables axis. The attachments include a variety of maintenance devices that are fastened to the end of the apparatus and allow the user to remotely and safely inspect, paint, clean, and repair the cable.