Abstract: An applicator for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling material web includes a metering system with a metering slot configured as a nozzle and formed between an approach-side lip and a departure-side lip. The applicator also includes, disposed opposite the nozzle, a traveling countersurface on which the coating medium issuing out of the metering slot is to be applied. The exit of the metering slot is followed by a transfer blade for the coating medium, arranged on the approach-side lip. The transfer blade has its length, with respect to the countersurface, selected such that the transfer blade in its operating position contacts the countersurface. The transfer blade passes the coating medium along its departure-side surface from the exit of the metering slot onto the countersurface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a machine for processing a fiber web. The machine includes a spreading device with a width. The spreading device is configured for applying a liquid or pasty medium onto the fiber web, or finely controlling an amount of the liquid or pasty medium on the fiber web. A support beam associated with the spreading device has opposing ends and a length which extends across the width of the spreading device. Two support elements are engaged with the support beam for holding the support beam in place. The two support elements are spaced along the length of the support beam, with each support element being located at a distance from a respective end of the support beam.

Abstract: A system and ingestible boluses for monitoring physiological parameters of animals. The boluses include circuitry for storing a selectable identification code, for sensing a physiological parameter, and for transmitting a data burst signal which includes information corresponding to the identification code and a sensed physiological parameter. In addition to the boluses, the system includes a receiver for receiving data burst signals transmitted from the boluses. According to one mode of operation, the bolus transmits data burst continuously at a preselected rate. The receiver can be coupled to a processor which can process data from the data burst signals.

Abstract: A portable fuel dispensing system which eliminates the need for underground storage tanks that are subject to leaks resulting in contamination of the stored fuel, soil and ground water creating costly environmental hazards. A semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof allowing several customers to park along side the trailer and fuel their vehicles. The trailer may be taken to a central location for filling and then transported to a convenient retail location for dispensing the fuel to customers' vehicles. When empty, the trailer is returned to the central location for refuelling. During this return trip, the tank may be connected to a fuel/air inlet of the tractor so fuel vapor remaining in the tank may be burned rather than escaping into the atmosphere. The system is a completely closed system with no venting of fumes into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A paper machine includes a guide connected to a roll for moving an end of the roll in transverse directions to a longitudinal axis of the roll. The guide includes a support frame and a roll mounting frame pivotally connected to the support frame at a pivot axis. The roll mounting frame is connected to and rotatably carries the roll. Two positioning devices are respectively disposed between and engage each of the support frame and the roll mounting frame on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The two positioning devices pivot the roll mounting frame about the pivot axis and thereby move the roll in one of the transverse directions. The two positioning devices coact to maintain the roll mounting frame in one of a plurality of positions relative to the support frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a bathtub as an entry and exit aid includes a seat which can be raised and lowered by a drive, a backrest, and an actuator which is placed between the drive and the seat. The actuator includes a support which engages the seat and which extends downwardly to prop itself on a support area, i.e., a floor plate of the device, thereby lifting the seat as the support extends downwardly. The backrest can be tilted backward when the seat is in or near its lowest position.

Abstract: A method of measuring the temperature of a wire which is surrounded by a layer of insulation includes the step of wrapping the layer of insulation with an electrically and thermally conductive ground shield having two opposing longitudinal ends, one of the ends being electrically grounded. A first relationship is determined between the temperature of the wire and a temperature of the shield. A second relationship is ascertained between an electrical resistance of the shield between the longitudinal ends and the temperature of the shield. The electrical resistance of the shield between the longitudinal ends is measured. The temperature of the wire is established by using the first relationship and the second relationship to correlate the measured electrical resistance of the shield to the temperature of the wire.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining a hole in a work piece includes a spindle motor that is rotatable about a principal axis. The spindle motor includes a tool holder having a tool axis substantially parallel to the principal axis. The tool holder is rotatable about the tool axis. An axial actuator is configured for moving the spindle motor in an axial feed direction substantially parallel to each of the principal axis and the tool axis. A radial actuator is configured for adjusting a radial distance between the principal axis and the tool axis.

Abstract: An applicator system roll for direct or indirect application of a coating medium onto a traveling fiber material web includes a core substantially comprised of a fiber composite material and a cover substantially surrounding the core.

Abstract: A coater applies a coating medium onto a moving surface such as a fiber web. A coating element, such as a coater rod or coater blade, is configured for metering the coating medium to the moving surface. A profile bar assembly is connected to the mounting and movable toward and away from the coating element. The profile bar assembly includes a first profile bar attached to the mounting and a second profile bar removably attached to the first profile bar. Each of the first profile bar and the second profile bar carry a respective air load tube, with only one of the air load tubes engaging the coating element.

Abstract: A toy track assembly for use with a toy vehicle is supported by a substantially vertical wall or a substantially horizontal flat surface. The toy track assembly includes at least one scenery cutout, an upper track and a lower mounting having a first mating surface and a rear surface. The first mating surface includes a projection and/or a recess. The rear surface is attachable to the vertical wall. The upper track includes a track surface for carrying the toy vehicle, the track surface having two sides and being oriented orthogonally to the rear surface. The upper track includes two upstanding walls, each of which is disposed substantially parallel and adjacent to a corresponding one of the two sides of the track surface. Each of the two upstanding walls has at least one slot extending substantially parallel to the track surface and configured for receiving the at least one scenery cutout.

Abstract: A power supply assembly for supplying power to a modular wall panel includes a base module having a set of first mating ports and a plurality of first electrical conductors. Each first electrical conductor is electrically connected to a respective first mating port. The power supply assembly also includes a reversible coupler having a plurality of second electrical conductors therein. Each second electrical conductor is electrically connected to a respective second mating port and to a respective third mating port of the reversible coupler. The reversible coupler is selectively attached to the base module in one of two different orientations. Each second mating port is electrically connected to a respective first mating port in a first of the two orientations. Each third mating port is electrically connected to a respective first mating port in a second of the two orientations. Each second electrical conductor is electrically connected to a same first mating port in each of the two orientations.

Abstract: A reflector assembly in a satellite system includes a reflector having a reflecting surface and a back surface. The back surface is opposite the reflecting surface and has a plurality of ribs extending transversely therefrom. The reflector assembly further includes a layer of air-entrapped foam insulation having an inside surface. The inside surface has a plurality of grooves configured to receive the plurality of ribs therein. The reflector assembly further includes a heater assembly attached to the inside surface of the layer of air-entrapped foam insulation. The heater assembly includes a plurality of heater pads, a plurality of jumper wires electrically interconnecting the heater pads in series, and two end wires. Each end wire is connected to a respective end one of the heater pads. Each of the plurality of heater pads is disposed between a corresponding adjacent pair of the grooves.

Abstract: A heat exchanger cools a process liquid in a paper-making machine using a source of cooling water. A first tank includes a plurality of first walls. A first inlet is connected to at least one of the first walls and the source and receives the cooling water from the source. A first outlet is connected to at least one of the first walls and the source. The cooling water is transported from the first outlet to the source. A second tank includes a plurality of second walls. The second tank has a second inlet connected with and receiving the process liquid from the paper-making machine, and a second outlet connected with and transporting the process liquid to the paper-making machine. An intermediate chamber is defined by and disposed between at least one of the first walls of the first tank and at least one of the second walls of the second tank. The intermediate chamber has a heat transfer liquid therein for transferring heat from the process liquid to the cooling water.

Abstract: An apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard, with a support beam which substantially extends in its length direction across the entire width of the material web, is supported in at least two bearing points and includes at least one finish-dosing apparatus. A backing roll opposes the support beam. A relevant bearing point includes two mutually spaced support bars each of which is at its one end jointedly fixed to pivot points of the support beam and at its other end pivotally connected to at least one foundation. At least one prop bar is attached at its one end jointedly to the support beam and is at its other end jointedly fixed to the foundation. A least one of the aforementioned bars is lengthwise adjustable.

Abstract: A compressed air powered motor vehicle includes an engine having an intake and an exhaust pipe. The engine is configured for operating on compressed air received in the intake and expelling exhaust air through the exhaust pipe. A compressed air storage container is in fluid communication with the intake of the engine. At least one compression mechanism is in fluid communication with the exhaust pipe of the engine and with the compressed air storage container. The at least one compression mechanism is configured for compressing the exhaust air and replenishing the compressed air storage container. Each compression mechanism includes a reciprocable connecting rod having a direction of travel. A rocker arm has a first end, a second end and a pivot point disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end of the rocker arm is attached to the connecting rod. The rocker arm is configured for pivotal oscillation about the pivot point, thereby reciprocating the rod within the compression mechanism.

Abstract: A transmission unit for drive units is used to achieve at least two operational states: a first operational state for the transmission of power with at least two gear steps, and a second operational state for braking. The transmission unit includes an input shaft and an output shaft, a hydraulic transmission part and a mechanical transmission part. The two transmission parts are arranged in series. The hydraulic part includes at least two blade wheels in the form of a primary blade wheel and a secondary blade wheel, which together form at least one toroid operating space which can be filled with operating fluid. The two blade wheels are coupled to the input shaft of the transmission unit and to the mechanical part via at least part of the first operational state in such a way that power is transmitted from the primary blade wheel to the mechanical part via the secondary blade wheel.