Abstract: A device for maintaining temperature in food and drink by means of the induction principle. The device comprises a heating mat (10), on which induction containers and other types of containers for food and drink can be placed, and an energy converter (11) for connection to a power supply (46). The energy converter (11) converts the energy from the power supply to induction energy. The heating mat (10) comprises a hotplate (20) of a heat-resistant, non-metallic material, and at least one heating element (22) for generating a varying magnetic field by means of the induction energy from the energy converter (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for weighing a section of a structure (1). The system comprises at least one hydraulic weight sensor device (3), adapted to be placed in at least one slot (2) under the section, a pressure sensor (7) for measuring the pressure in the at least one weight sensor device (3), and a hydraulic system comprising at least one pump unit (5) and at least one valve unit (6) for pumping hydraulic fluid to and from the at least one hydraulic weight sensor device (3) through a hydraulic line (4). The system further comprises a distance sensor (10) for measuring the height of the slot (2), a control circuit device (20) for calculating the weight of the section based on measured data received from the pressure sensor (7), and for balancing the section on the basis of the measured data received from the pressure sensor (7) and the distance sensor (10) by controlling the pump unit (5) and the valve unit (6).

Abstract: A motor driven by pressure medium supplied from an external pressure source. The motor comprises a motor casing with a working chamber, a stator pail which forms an axial supply pipe for supply of pressure medium to the working chamber, a rotor part which is rotatably mounted on the stator part and eccentrically arranged in the working chamber, the rotor part and the stator being provided with inlet ports for supply of pressure medium to the working chamber, a hinge part mounted on the rotor part and provided with a pivotably mounted piston which divides the working chamber into a pressure chamber and a discharge chamber, and a constantly open discharge opening which is arranged in the wall of the motor easing from the discharge chamber through which the medium is discharged.

Abstract: A riser for connection between a vessel and a fixed connection point on the seabed, in the form of an “L”, where the bottom riser arm is connected to the fixed point (2) on the seabed and the top riser arm (3) is connected to the vessel at the point (4). An elastic element (5) is connected to the bend (6) between the riser's arms and an anchoring point (7) on the seabed.

Abstract: A cable device wherein a signal-carrying cable is disposed within a flexible towing sleeve. The towing sleeve is made of a flexible, elongated sheet of abrasion-resistant material, into which is arranged a plurality of longitudinal, parallel pockets or sleeves. One or more elongated strain elements are arranged in the pockets such that one or more loops protrude at each end of the elongated sheet. The sheet is formed into a cylinder, in the interior of which is arranged the signal-carrying cable. A plurality of such cables may be connected in series to signal processing modules for use as seismic cables.

Abstract: A wave power generating plant comprising an arrangement (20) of interconnected floating units (22). The arrangement (20) is anchored to the seabed via mooring buoys (26). Each floating unit comprises a floating pontoon (40), a stabilizer unit (44) and connecting means (48) for the interconnection of the floating units (22). The power is produced by relative vertical motion of the floating units (22), while each floating unit (22) is simultaneously locked in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A propulsion system 2 for a waterborne vessel 4 having a hull structure 6, typically for a full or semi planing boat. The propulsion system 2 has a pod housing 8 having a front end 10 and a rear end 12, a propeller 14 and a propeller shaft 16. The propeller 14 is disposed externally at the front end 10 of the pod 8 and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis 18of the propeller shaft 16, the propeller shaft 16 being drivingly connected to a drive assembly. The drive assembly has a transmission unit 20 and a power unit 22 in the form of a diesel engine. In FIG. 1 the diesel engine is shown disconnected from the transmission unit 20. The power unit 22 is disposed within the structure of the hull 6 and, in this particular embodiment; the transmission unit 20 is disposed substantially outside the structure of the hull 6. The hull 6 is formed with a port 24 through which an interface unit 26 extends.

Abstract: This application concerns a method and system using a hydrodynamical effect for producing a potential over a body. The force obtained this way is useful for the propulsion and maneuvering of ships, submarines, aeroplanes, and airships. A body immersed in a fluid at rest is subject to equal pressures on all sides. A stream close to one side of the body will reduce the local pressure and produce a potential over the body. This is currently done by moving the body in the fluid, cf. aeroplane wings. The potential may be produced by setting up a stream or streams over one side of the body. Bodies attached to aeroplanes by hinges are useful for their lift, propulsion and maneuvering, and will make them independent of velocity for lift and maneuvering. The same will be the case for submarines. Airships and seagoing vessels may be designed so as to have their propulsive bodies integrated in their form.

Abstract: A rotor (10) that enables an aircraft to become passively stable in hover. The inner part of the rotor blades (11) have a pitch angle fixed relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the rotor shaft (18) axis, and the tip of the rotor blades being connected to a ring (12) encircling the rotor. Each blade is connected to the rotor shaft by a separate hinge having a hinge axis perpendicular to both the rotor shaft axis and to the blade. Because the rotor blades can also easily twist the rotor can tilt freely in any direction. The rotor blades may be disconnected from the ring and folded up for easy transport.

Abstract: A rigid pipe (1) is achieved according to the invention in that half-cylinder shaped elements (2) are joined/hinged (3) to each other and where to a such chains are connected together with their concave sides in a zipper-like motion. The two half-cylindrical chains are spooled (13) up individually on each side of a housing (12). This result in a particularly rigid pipe of varying length with a wide area of use.

Abstract: A child's vehicle seat with an improved mounting system (1), where a seat belt (2) is employed for attaching a child's seat. A first portion (3) of the seat belt is positioned substantially horizontally over a forwardly facing portion of the child seat's backrest (4). The child seat's backrest (4) has receiving portions for receiving the seat belt's first portion (3). The mounting system is further characterised in that a second portion (5) of the seat belt is positioned substantially horizontally over or under a forwardly facing part of the child seat's sitting portion (6).

Abstract: The device according to the invention includes a drip chamber, which is adapted for connecting to the ordinary water mains, a metal plate and a nozzle that is connected to the drip chamber and disposed above the metal plate and a collecting vessel. The object of the drip chamber is to convert the continuous flow of water from the water mains into discrete drops, thus forming a water reservoir in the bottom of the drip chamber, which is electrically insulated from the water supply while the reservoir still receives a constant new supply of water. Water from the reservoir is passed on to the nozzle and sprayed over the steel plate. An impressed voltage on the nozzle and thereby the water attracts the impurities in the air and these will bind to the water and follow it when the water runs down into a collecting vessel, which is subsequently emptied into the house's drainage system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module (100) which is attached to a trawl, and which at least comprises measuring sensors (330) and a power supply unit. (320) The sensors are basically inactive, but can be activated as the need arises to measure different parameters. In an embodiment the module also includes a power-generating movement device connected to a charging device that can supply energy to the power supply unit. The module may also include communication means. In an alternative embodiment the module ma include a trawl door that can drag the drawl in a desired direction. Several modules may be (combined to form a system that both measures different parameters and positions the trawl in order to achieve an optimal trawling process.