Abstract: A liquid pump for pumping groundwater samples from small diameter sub-terrain wells, comprising a tubular casing having inlet apertures, a top cap provided with a fluid communication port and a liquid outlet port, a top bladder mandrel secured to the top cap, a mandrel sealing member disposed in a lower end of the casing, a bottom bladder mandrel secured to the mandrel sealing member, and a flexible bladder extending between the top bladder mandrel and the bottom bladder mandrel and defining a liquid chamber for receiving the liquid therein and a fluid chamber for receiving a fluid under pressure therein that surrounds the liquid chamber, with the bladder disposed therebetween. The fluid chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid communication port connected to a source of the actuating gas, while the liquid chamber is in one-way fluid communication with the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet port.

Abstract: The invention refers to a shoe press belt (1) for use in shoe presses of a paper machine, having a support (2) and a liquid-impermeable belt layer (3, 5) which has an inner layer (3) and an outer layer (5), the outer layer (5) having a porous structure and the porous structure being formed exclusively from cavities (8, 12, 14) open toward the outer side; and is characterized in that the outer layer (5) is made of an unfoamed material.

Abstract: Residual bones, and ashes from the cremation process of deceased humans and animals are turned into solid objects containing glass, ceramics, clay based materials, or composites such as organic polymer matrix, metal matrix, or inorganic cementaceous matrix, or combination of thereof. In another embodiment, ash is mixed with at least a liquid phase such as paint or coating, which upon dying or heating the mixture becomes solid. The final solid product can be made into any shapes or forms that the matrix can be made into without the addition of the ash. The final form of the product thereof can range from abstractive non-functional to geometrical shapes or functional forms such as containers, vases, or in the form of jewelry stones. Or painting, drawing, coating, and glazing. The objects can be made to contain almost all ash, such as in the case of ceramics or partially loaded with ash as is the case for glass and composites.

Abstract: A hinge device for use in an electric or electronic apparatus is provided, in which a pivoting portion moves with respect to a fixed portion around a hinge portion. Accordingly, the hinge device has effects of a simple assembly and an easy maintenance. Also, the hinge device plays a role of a hinge which can freely adjust a torque transferred to the upper bracket to thus generate a proper frictional force constantly and adjust a rotational angle according to an angle formed by the upper and lower contacting portions of the holder.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of selectively coating wood composites in a single step, while maintaining registration of the coating to the design of the molded or contoured wood composite. The invention also is directed to a structure provided by preparing a wood composite according to the inventive method.

Abstract: A cladded door frame system includes spaced left and right frame members orthogonally joined at upper portions thereof to a header, thus defining a door opening having exterior and interior sides. Each frame member includes a side jamb and a brickmold orthogonally extending along an exteriorly disposed surface of the side jamb. First, second and third metal cladding strips frictionally engage a respective frame member. Each cladding strip includes a U-shaped inner flange that engages three surfaces of one of the jambs and a U-shaped outer flange that engages three surfaces of one of the brickmolds. The inner flange is joined to the outer flange at an orthogonal orientation. The inner flange engages most of the surface area of the respective side jamb.

Abstract: A molded wood composite article man-made from wood fibers or wood particles on at least an upper, molded surface of the article, and a method of manufacturing the article to include a relatively uniform density, detailed design contours and textured aesthetics on one or more molded depression-interior inclined surfaces, while preventing embrittlement, softness and blistering of the article along the depression-interior inclined surfaces. These attributes are achieved by molding one or more depressions into an initially planar layer of cellulosic material, wherein the molded depressions have a length to depth ratio in the range of about 5.0 to about 8.5, and have one or more inclined walls that have upper surfaces, along essentially an entire inclined span, that include detailed design contours, including adjacent curved and planar portions, e.g., bead and cove.

Abstract: A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a method of reverse molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, raised panels without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The reverse-molded panels are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press, in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating sheet material with thermoset material. In certain embodiments, first and second different induction furnaces are provided, with the coated sheet first proceeding into and through the first furnace, and then into and through the second furnace. The first furnace may be maintained at a temperature less than the second furnace, so that out-gassing of volatile materials is achieved in the first furnace and thereafter heightened cross-linking conversation rates are achieved in the second furnace at higher temperature(s).

Abstract: A molded skirting board, crown molding, or other decorative moldings simulating natural wood millwork, and a method of molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, skirting boards without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The molded articles are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press to produce multiple, interconnected parts in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture. A corrugated or L-shaped, hidden stiffening/positioning member spaces the article from a wall or ceiling to simulate thick, heavier, natural wood millwork.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for connecting a pipe (2, 31) in the region of its pipe end to a pipe coupling (1), comprising at least one support sleeve (3) with engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 124), in which context the pipe (2, 31) and the support sleeve (3) are first pushed into one another, the pipe (2, 31) then being pressure deformed, thereby bringing about a form-fitting connection with the engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 125) and bringing about a sealing relationship with sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122), mutually adjoining each other in axial direction. The process is characterised in that an axial force, bearing on the sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122) is applied to the pipe (2, 31) by way of a spring device (20, 52) deriving support from the pipe coupling (1) and that a facility for expansion is provided for the pipe (2, 31) on the side of the engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 125) oriented towards the pipe.

Abstract: A consolidated cellulosic article of increased thickness and target face density, as well as an apparatus and method of manufacturing same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second dies adapted to move toward on e another with a mat of cellulosic material and a binding agent therebetween. When the dies move together, the mat is compressed under pressure and heat with forms on one of the dies forming identations in the mat. Compression zones of increased density form between the indentations and a first face of the mat. By spacing the forms appropriately, the compression zones overlap, and the face of the resulting consolidated board is provided with substantially uniform density. Since the entire board is not compressed to the same degree, its overall thickness is enchanced while the density of the first face of the mat is increased, and relatively little material is used.

Abstract: A stylus for use in a coordinate input system (e.g. digitizer tablet system) includes a finger wheel. The degree of rotation of the finger wheel by the user determines the extent to which a chosen graphical parameter (e.g. line thickness, color, shading, gray scale, etc.) is varied. Thus, a user can easily vary the graphical parameter while drawing by merely rotating the finger wheel about its fixed rotational axis. Preferably, rotation of the wheel causes an intermediate gear wheel with teeth thereon to rotate which in turn causes a potentiometer to detect the degree of rotation of the finger wheel. In alternative embodiments of this invention, a touchpad for inputting finger position and/or finger pressure information may be provided on the side of the stylus instead of the finger wheel.

Abstract: Provided are chains of precise length and methods for their preparation. These chains are formed by the reaction of a derivative of a diacid and a diamine in a stepwise manner on a support. One of the reactants contains a water soluble oligomer, preferably polyethylene glycol. These chains are then used to chemically modify target macromolecules such as biologically important polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention concerns a tunable cavity resonator that comprises a resonator body (2, 3, 4) defining a cavity (5), a tuning plate (28) whose position with respect to the resonator body (2, 3, 4) is modifiable and which influences the resonance frequency (&ohgr;R) of the cavity resonator, and an adjustment device (22, 26) for mechanically changing the position of the tuning plate (28), which is characterized in that a conversion ratio mechanism (18, 20) couples the adjustment device (22, 26) to the tuning plate (28) in terms of movement and converts a linear excursion (&Dgr;x1) generated by the adjustment device (22, 26), at a predefined ratio (U), into a reduced linear excursion (&Dgr;x2) that acts on the tuning plate (28), the conversion ratio mechanism (18, 20) comprising a first spring element (20) whose end toward the adjustment device is deflectable with the linear excursion (&Dgr;x1) generated by the adjustment device (22, 26), and a second spring element (18) which impinges with an opposing force on th

Abstract: A method for the production of ribbed board product, such as fiberboard, flakeboard, or waferboard, which resists fracturing during manufacture. The ribbed board product made according to the invention can be used as decking and in packaging and shipping components.

Abstract: A golf putter is provided. The putter is made of a substantially large (between 25 and 45 mm diameter) parallel thin walled shaft wherein part of the bare shaft forms the grip. A protruding curved end cap forms part of the grip to assist in consistency of positioning the hands when taking a grip of the putter. A thin walled end plate closes off the shaft to the putter head all being designed to maximize “feel” when strokiing the ball.

Abstract: The invention depicts and describes a clamping device for securing a draw-in bolt (12) on a machine table, a baseplate, or the like, having a piston (6) that is arranged movably in a cylinder bore (4) to form a pressure chamber (5), a cover (9) that closes off the cylinder bore (4) on the side opposite the pressure chamber (5), a receptacle (11) which is configured in the piston (6) and/or the cover (9) and into which a draw-in bolt (12) can be inserted, and a clamping mechanism in order to secure a draw-in bolt (12) in the receptacle (11), the clamping mechanism being actuable by displacement of the piston (6) between a clamped position into which it is pushed by spring elements (10) that are arranged in a spring chamber (2) provided between the piston (6) and cover (9), and a released position into which it can be brought by impingement of a hydraulic medium on the pressure chamber (5), which is characterized in that the spring chamber (2) is connected to the receptacle (11) by at least one runoff duct (19)