Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus of molding composite parts by liquid resin infusion. The invention involves the creation of temporary resin distribution channels on the surface of a preform to aid in the distribution of resin during infiltration. In general, these methods are improvements over the art because the molds are cheaper to make, the parts produced are of higher quality, minimal waste is produced and the time to infiltrate the preform is reduced.

Abstract: A joint type disc cage of a roller bearing in which a joint is provided at a sheared part of the disc cage so as to fit it into a single-pieced outer or inner race of the roller bearing. Owing to the joint structure of the sheared part of the disc cage, the installation of the disc cage can be easily carried out, and the installed disc cage is maintained in a circular form, so that the function of the disc cage becomes superior, and deformations, abrasions and degradations of the disc cage can be prevented, as well as ensuring the durability and safety of the roller bearing. The disc cage 1 is sheared at one place to form a sheared part 2 which forms two joint end portions 2a and 2b, so as to install the disc cage 1 into an annular installing groove 5 of the outer or inner race 4 and 4a of the roller bearing. The joint end portions 2a and 2b of the sheared part 2 are firmly engagedly coupled together, and therefore, actually the disc cage 1 performs like a non-sheared disc cage.

Abstract: Ballast water is treated by applying ultrasonic frequencies to the water to kill organisms entrained in the water such as diatoms, veligers, fish larvae, plankton, and microorganisms, preventing the introduction of non-indigenous species between ports-of-call. The ballast water is circulated through a ballast treatment system. A pump is connected to a tube lined with a piezoelectric material for aiding in transmitting the ultrasonic frequencies connected to one or more ballast tanks of a ship. The use of the piezoelectric material as a lining allows a broad range of sound wavelengths and energy levels to be transmitted greater distances before problems with uniform sound penetration and energy loss within the sound field occur. Additionally, spatially-controllable, continuous constructive interference zones may be generated within the piezoelectric-lined tubes to specifically target the particular organisms entrained within the ballast water being treated.

Abstract: A mediated electrochemical oxidation process is used to treat, oxidize and dispose of biological waste materials. Waste materials are introduced into an apparatus for contacting the waste with an electrolyte, which comprises one or more oxidizing species in their higher valence states in aqueous solution. The electrolyte, which can be regenerated, is used to oxidize specific molecules of the waste materials, breaking them down and preventing the formation of dioxins. The waste treatment process takes place at a temperature range from room temperature up to a temperature slightly below the boiling point of the electrolyte solution (usually the temperature will be below 100° C.), and can be altered by adding ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: Discs are held locked in a tray by flex arms with disc-retaining extensions overlying inner peripheral areas adjacent the central opening of the uppermost disc. A push button is held within a disc-centering boss. Lock tab detents extending from the push button hold the push button above an inner edge of an annular shelf on the centering boss. The push button is connected to the flex arms with goose neck connectors. Pressing inward on the flex arms tends to move the goose necks to draw the push button downward. In the locked, tamper-evident position, the lock tabs prevent the push button from moving downward, and thus hold the disc-retaining extensions over inner surface areas of the disc.

Abstract: Crystal grower and purification stations immersed within crystal growing furnaces have preparation chambers with circular, elliptical, rectangular or polygonal cross-sections. A lateral heater and a base heater are connected for immersion mounting within the preparation chamber. A porous distributor is mounted above the base heater for immersion within the chamber. An opening or openings in a bottom of the chamber releases crystal material to a crucible or crucibles. A lid mounted on the chamber closes the chamber and forms an enclosed chamber with a closed environment. A crystal material supply, a dopant supply and a reduced pressure exhaust line are connected to the chamber. A purification substance supply is connected to the chamber with fluid purification substances supplied to the porous distributor. An external heater surrounds the chamber for heating the chamber and its contents. Insulation surrounds the external heater. An enclosure surrounds the insulation.

Abstract: A case, particularly for glasses, or similar, consists of two hinged (3) stiff half-shells (1, 2). According to the invention, the two half-shells (1, 2) are shaped in such a way as to be able to progressively fit one into the other, when the case is in the closed condition, while having different reciprocal snap closing positions (9, 10) corresponding to different positions of progressive insertion of the one (2) into the other (1).

Abstract: A grinding machine 1 can be operated with just one hand because all safety- , control- and regulator devices are correlated to the top handle 3 and are therefore easy to be operated. This is for one the holding clamp 14 as the on/off switch as well as the speed setting feature 2 which can be swiveled and which slightly juts out. Left- and right-handed users with different size hands can make easy adjustments so that a high comfort level for the user is reached.

Abstract: The present invention is a fan with adjustable vanes for controlling the width of the wind generated by the fan. The vanes are adjustable to any angle. Preferably, the vanes are set at 10° with the generated wind for a narrow, focused beam, and to 45° with the generated wind for a diffuse, flood beam. The vanes are adjustable from a dial located on the outside of the fan housing. A motor drives the fan. The motor is controlled by a rotating dial on the outside of the fan housing. The rotating dial allows for adjusting the motor speed from 0 to 100%. Pressing a “burst” button located on the outside of the fan housing instantly provides 100% motor speed. The fan motor runs at full speed for as long as the “burst” button is depressed. A mounting yoke is pivotally connected to opposite sides of the fan housing, allowing the fan to be set at various angles.

Abstract: A spoken word-producing detector identifies objects by comparing signatures of detected objects with stored signatures of known objects. When the signatures compare, the detector produces stored word sounds associated with the detected object identifications. An annunciator produces the words from pre-digitized human voice sounds. A screen displays the words.

Abstract: Within the known Müller-Kühne process and a corresponding installation, a utilization of a great variety of residual materials can be achieved with optimum process control, both in regard to the production of a raw powder and the fuel, whereby this is made possible in particular in that the raw powder components and the fuel components also are, with respect to the residual materials being used, stored separately, conditioned, and then mixed according to the formulation under strict monitoring. The flue gas is used for preheating the raw powder by adding the cold raw powder to it. This simultaneously removes sticky components from the flue gas. The raw powder preheated in this manner, and also the raw powder or dust recovered in subsequent dedusters are returned to the rotary drum kiln, whereby the solid and other fuels are used and burned with a mutually supportive flame at the opposite end of the rotary drum kiln.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for renewed activation of honeycomb-shaped catalyst elements for denitrating flue gases from fossil fuel-fired boiler plants, specially coal-fired boiler plants in large power stations. According to the invention, each catalyst element if mechanically cleaned using oil and water-free compressed air before mounting. Subsequently, each element is subjected to wet chemical cleaning using fully desalinated water and dried with oil and water-free compressed air. The inventive method enables the activity of used catalyst elements to be increased from less than 50% to more than 83% of original activity.

Abstract: A hook selection device for a shed-forming device for a weaving machine, in particular for a jacquard machine, has a number of hooks (3), (4) that can be moved up and down by a lifting means (1), (2). For each hook, there is a selection element with which the hook can be selected for being held by a holding element (5), (6) at a selection height. A resetting device (7) exerts a downward directed resetting force on the hook (3), (4), only during the movement on a path of the hook. The resetting device (7) is provided to transmit the resetting force to a contact part (8) of the hook that is lower than the top hook extremity, while each resetting device comprises a pressure device (10), which can be moved upward by a hook (3), (4) against a downward directed spring pressure.

Abstract: A plane constructed shaft system used to replace the cylindrical shaft in precision polishing apparatuses. Thus, the accuracy, productivity and cost of polishing apparatuses are improved. The shaft system has a four-surface hollow prism bushing and a four-surface prism shaft that can slide freely within the bushing. The polishing pressure is maintained by the weights of the shaft plus the parts attached to the shaft, but this pressure can be reduced by adjusting a load adjusting nut which compresses a loading spring acting on a collar stop attached to the shaft. The actual polishing pressure can be calculated according to the position of the load adjusting nut. Furthermore, the stock removal amount can be controlled by a stock removal stop ring which is mounted on the collar stop and can be adjusted up and down as required.

Abstract: The instrument monitors the acoustic and electromechanical signals of the patient and calculates an energy spectrum periodogram or histogram using time series analysis techniques. The patient lies down on a large piezoelectric film (few microns thick) that has the capability of measuring signals from very high to very low frequencies. The heart and respiration rates as well as obstructive apnea can be observed, detected and measured from the spectral peaks in the resulting energy spectrum. A microcomputing machine provides calculations to determine the energy spectrum and provides for discrimination between noise and a true apnea episode. An alarm calls for assistance in the event of an apnea, including obstructive apnea, or a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) episode.

Abstract: Breaking hard compact materials, such as rock and concrete, is based upon a controlled-fracturing process. A high-pressure foam is used to pressurize a predrilled hole of appropriate geometry. The high-pressure foam is delivered to the bottom of the drilled hole by a barrel inserted into the hole. The barrel includes a seal near the bottom of the hole. By restricting and controlling the pressure of the high-pressure foam to the bottom of the hole, a controlled fracturing is achieved which results in the fracturing and removing of a large volume of material at a low expenditure of energy. The foam-injection method produces almost no fly rock or airblast. The foam-injection method may be used to fracture, remove and/or excavate any hard material such as rock or concrete. The method may be used in either dry or water filled holes and the holes may be in any orientation. The foam injection apparatus is carried on a boom mounted on a carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionization filter for purifying air that is enriched with dust particles and other inorganic and organic pollutants. The filter has at least one electrically charged emission electrode for producing electrically conductive particles, and at least one passive electrode for collecting the pollutant particles that are in movement in the electric field between the emission electrode and the passive electrode. In accordance with the invention, an extra layer having denaturing properties is placed in the flow path of the pollutant particles that are to be precipitated. This layer is preferably composed of strongly acidic and strongly alkaline layers, or vice versa, with a neutral intermediate layer between layers of different pH values in each case. Micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, spores and/or allergens which move in the electric field of the ionization filter are simultaneously destroyed by this denaturing property.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a tip for stick use without any movable portion and any sliding portion, which is monolithically formed to be flexibly deformable having a restoring function as well as a simple constitution, and a stick shod with the same. The tip is mainly constituted of a lower portion 1 for contacting the ground, an upper portion 2 whereon a hole 6 to be inserted with the stick 3 is opened and a flexibly deformable portion 4 for connecting aforesaid lower portion 1 and upper portion 2 which is equipped with an annular concavity 5 on a peripheral surface. The above-mentioned three portions 1, 2 and 4 constituting the tip are fabricated monolithically from an elastic material.

Abstract: A fabric with a rib structure, in particular a false boucle carpet, with cut pile (13) and/or pile loops (12) is formed by a method for weaving such a fabric. On a weaving machine, such as a rod weaving machine, a backing fabric is woven by bringing weft yarns (1), (2), (3) between warp yarns (4-9) in successive weft insertion cycles, alternately weaving in warp yarns (7), (8) in the backing fabric and rib-formingly passing them around over at least one weft yarn (3). In a number of weft insertion cycles a loop-forming element (10), such as for example a wire or a wire with a blade, is provided above the backing fabric and at least one pile warp yarn (7), (8) is loop-formingly passed around over this loop-forming element (10). This method enables weaving of a fabric with a very varied appearance, because apart from the false boucle effect, areas with pile loops (12) and/or areas with cut pile (13) can also be obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with ginseng and ginkgo biloba and/or additional nutritional supplements. The invention provides a unique blend of components that, in combination, synergistically bestow sexual wellness upon a human when taken regularly as a dietary supplement.