Abstract: The invention relates to the field of jet technology. After the required pressure of the gaseous medium at the gas inlet of a liquid-gas jet apparatus is obtained, the ratio of the liquid pressure in the nozzle of the jet apparatus to the pressure at the outlet of the jet apparatus is reduced in magnitude. Such ratio is reduced in magnitude down to the value at which an abrupt increase of gas pressure occurs at the gas inlet of the jet apparatus. This value of the ratio is fixed or determines the minimum value for such ratio. Then the final value of the ratio of the liquid pressure in the nozzle of the jet apparatus to the pressure at the outlet of the jet apparatus is set. The final value of the ratio must be greater than the fixed one. The process provides an increased efficiency for a liquid-gas jet apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antenna, and in particular to an antenna for receiving and/or transmitting electromagnetic radiation at radio frequencies, and to an antenna assembly. The antenna is suitable for frequencies in the range of around 450 MHz to around 1800 MHz, typically as used in mobile communications systems. There is provided an antenna (2; 102) for a mobile communications system which includes a symmetrical substantially planar element (4; 104) comprising two substantially planar portions (6, 8; 106, 108), the portions each being electrically conductive, characterized in that the portions have a thickness of no more than 0.1 cm and in that the element to a non-conducting base (12; 112). There is also provided an antenna assembly comprising at least two antennas connected by a phasing harness.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of petrochemical industry. The essence of the invention: is a vacuum-producing device, comprising a liquid-gas jet apparatus, a separator and a pump, is furnished with a mixer. The gas inlet of the liquid-gas jet apparatus is connected to the pipeline for export of a gas-vapor phase from a rectification column, the liquid inlet of the liquid-gas jet apparatus is connected to the discharge side of the pump, the outlet of the liquid-gas jet apparatus is connected to the separator, the gas outlet of the separator is connected to consumers of compressed gas, the outlet of the mixer is connected to the suction side of the pump, the inlet of the mixer is connected both to the pipeline for export of a liquid faction from the rectification column and to the liquid outlet of the separator. The offered jet pump vacuum-producing unit is more effective, more capable and less harmful to the environment in comparison to existing units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for cooking or heating a food product with combined steam and microwave energy having a microwave oven with a carrousel for moving the food product into and out of the oven. The food product is placed in a steaming compartment with a volume of water. As the compartment moves through the oven, the microwave cooks or heats the food product and converts the water to steam for steam cooking or steam heating the same food product.

Abstract: A method for removing a sludge from a crude oil tank while recovering hydrocarbons from the sludge. The method is carried in the crude oil tank. The sludge is studied to determine a preferred treatment fluid. Once the treatment fluid is in place in the tank, the contents are vigorously mixed and agitated. Subsequently, the contents of the tank are sampled and any recovered hydrocarbons are removed, followed by removal of the treatment fluid.

Abstract: A handle clasp for carrying grocery bags will decrease "cutting" sensations on the hand of the user, allow the user to more easily grasp several bags at once, and reduce tumbling and spillage of the bags during transport. The handle clasp includes a slotted handle, a bag connection segment, and a head for clasping to the handle.

Abstract: A method for removing a sludge from a crude oil tank while recovering hydrocarbons from the sludge. The method is carried in the crude oil tank. The sludge is studied to determine a preferred treatment fluid. Once the treatment fluid is in place in the tank, the contents are vigorously mixed and agitated. Subsequently, the contents of the tank are sampled and any recovered hydrocarbons are removed, followed by removal of the treatment fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flow meter and in particular to a flow meter suitable for connection into a fluid conduit. The flow meter has an inlet and an outlet for connection into a fluid line and includes interconnected cylinders, each cylinder having a plurality of ports controlled by a piston axially-movable therein such that at any time the inlet and outlet are in fluid communication by a fluid pathway which includes two cylinders characterized in that there are three interconnected cylinders.

Abstract: This invention relates to the area of jet technology, primarily to liquid/gas ejector devices used for the creation of a vacuum. The technical problem, solved by the invention, is the increase of the coefficient of efficiency of the liquid/gas vacuum ejector device. This problem has been solved by this invention due to the optimization of the process of mixing gas and liquid media. This has been achieved due to the optimization of mixing gas and liquid media in the mixing chamber of the liquid/gas vacuum ejector device, containing an active nozzle (1) and a mixing chamber (2), the area of the minimal section of the latter being 201 to 800 times the area of the minimal section of the active liquid nozzle (1), and the ratio of the distance from the outlet section of the mixing chamber (2) to the outlet section of the active nozzle (1) to the diameter of the minimal section of mixing chamber (2) is in the range from 10 to 300.

Abstract: An oven is disclosed for cooking/heating a food product. The oven has a cylindrical sidewall, a top, a microwave magnetron and a hot plate mounted below and across the bottom of the sidewall. There is an access door on the top of the oven and an opening through the hot plate. A sweeper arm is mounted on top of the hot plate for moving and mixing the food product through the oven and out of the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for cooking or heating a food product with combined steam and microwave energy having a microwave oven with a carrousel for moving the food product into and out of the oven. The food product is placed in a steaming compartment with a volume of water. As the compartment moves through the oven, the microwave cooks or heats the food product and converts the water to steam for steam cooking or steam heating the same food product.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a combination cigar cutter with a money clip and includes an ornamental design for the same. The device generally includes a front plate and a back plate separated by spacers and housing a blade. The back plate also incorporates a money clip.

Abstract: A commercial and institutional kitchen retrofit system for 1. the automatic daily cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and flues, 2. a low pressure, low volume, recirculating cleaning system designed for the removal of oily residue from hard surfaces and the accelerated bioremediation of the resulting collective hydrocarbon waste, 3. the collection and elimination of roof-top grease accumulations, 4. the systematic on site incubation and enhanced propagation of cultured, hydrocarbon specific, bacterial microorganisms in an automatically mixed aqueous solution containing PH neutral oxidizers and hydrocarbon base emulsifiers altogether, producing a regenerative, recyclable cleaning solution specifically developed for use in 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mass transit method including a docking terminal where passengers are loaded onto a craft with integral passenger pod. The craft lifts vertically from the docking terminal until it reaches an appropriate commuting altitude within 1,000 feet of the ground at which time the craft will fly to a second docking terminal and vertically descend to the second terminal for unloading of passengers. The commuting routes are networked to create an urban-suburban-rural mass transit system. The utility area of the craft can be detached and replaced. For instance, a passenger pod can be interchanged with a cargo, an emergency medical service (rescue) or a military unit pod for an innovative and versatile means of transportation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved leash for walking, running and controlling dogs, cats or even children (all are referred to below as a "dog"). The handle of the leash is designed such that the holder can exert greater control over the dog, and the handle is simple, comfortable, economical and secure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for cooking and/or heating a food product rapidly with the use of microwave and hot oil heating, which are applied simultaneously during the entire or partial period of the cooking and/or heating time. The food product may be frozen prior to processing, and may consist of an outer wrapper and an inner filling. It is desirable that after a relatively short cooking and/or heating process, the outer wrapper becomes crispy with a uniform golden-brown color while the inner filling reaches a desired temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable nasal band filter (20) to be applied to a user's nose having a filter element (22) which seals around and surrounds the nostrils and two sheer adhesive strips (24a,24b) which overlap the filter element and adhere to a user's nose. The filter element includes an elastic strand (28) which is stitched around the outer edge (23a,23d) of the filter element so that the filter element will grasp, seal around and snuggle a user's nose when the band is applied.

Abstract: A new structure for packaging foods and the method of preparing foods using the structure which consists of a food receptacle, its cover and a thin partition layer(s) for separating different food components of an entree during the manufacturing as well as during the heating of an entree. As the result of utilizing the present invention, the said entree can be manufactured more economically, also it can be heated and served easier by the end users without mixing the food components before heating, thus yielding a better quality hot food.

Abstract: A friction welding apparatus and a method for its use is disclosed where the apparatus includes a plurality of interchangeable components including a drive means, an actuator assembly, a support system and a control system, the combination operable to friction weld a workpiece to a valve body. The apparatus features a means to maintain a positive fluid pressure within the weld chamber during burn-off and upset phases. Such a means is provided to keep out explosive gases emitted by one of the members being welded. The apparatus features a means to maintain a positive fluid pressure within the weld chamber during burn-off and upset phases. Such a means is provided to keep out explosive gases emitted by one of the members being welded.

Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from a surface such as pavement using a portable closed-loop system which is transported to the location to be cleaned by a vehicle. The method includes storing a volume of fluid in a clean tank, pumping the fluid to a cleaning head, blasting the surface to be cleaned with the fluid, suctioning the contaminants from the surface, removing suspended and colloidal contaminants, removing hydrocarbons, and returning this fluid to the clean fluid tank for recirculation through the system.