Abstract: A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.

Abstract: A system and method to continuously determine the pulp consistency in the discharge blowline (112) of a continuous pulp digester (100) having a gamma gauge (116) disposed adjacent to the blowline (112) for continuous measurement of the intensity of gamma radiation attenuated by the pulp slurry passing through the blowline (112), a density gauge (118) disposed adjacent to a cold blow liquor line (102) for continuous measurement of the density of the cold blow liquor in the cold blow line (102) independent of variations in the gamma radiation mass-attenuation coefficient of the cold blow liquor in the cold blow liquor line (102), a gamma gauge (120) disposed adjacent to the cold blow liquor line (102) for measuring the intensity of gamma radiation attenuated by the cold blow liquor passing through the cold blow liquor line (102) and a computer (122) for receiving signals output from the first gamma gauge (116), the density gauge (118) and the second gamma gauge (120) indicative of intensity of gamma radiation a

Abstract: A robotic hand has two sections disposed 90 degrees apart. One section has a bobbin core-engaging device for the purpose of lifting and handling the bobbin. This section also has a bobbin transfer means for removing the bobbin from the bobbin core engaging device. The second section of the robotic hand has a first fixed finger and a second movable finger. The fingers are used for clamping at least one lamination thickness of paper from the bobbin therebetween and holding it while the robotic hand is indexed to thread a processing machine with the paper from the bobbin. The second section also has a bobbin core removing means formed by the first fixed finger and a movable third finger. The first and third fingers cooperate for engaging the bobbin core and removing it from the machine after all of the paper has been removed therefrom.

Abstract: A ferritic alloy steel with high ductility and high toughness, and a controlled microstructure for making pipe molds for centrifugally casting pipe consisting essentially of from about 0.12% to about 0.22% carbon, about 0.4% to about 0.80% manganese, about 0.025% maximum phosphorus, about 0.025% maximum sulphur, about 0.15% to about 0.40% silicon, about 0.00% to about 0.55% nickel, about 0.80% to about 1.26% chromium, about 0.15% to about 0.60% molybdenum, about 0.03% to about 0.08% vanadium, and balance essentially iron.

Abstract: A system and method for handling and delaminating a bobbin of sheet-like material, such as tipping paper, comprising a delaminator apparatus (100), a robotic arm assembly (182) having a robotic hand (185) connected thereto and a control console (212) for controlling the delaminator apparatus (100), the robotic arm assembly (182) and robotic hand (185) connected to the robotic arm assembly (182).

Abstract: An improved gas analyzer system (FIG.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of a counter-current pulp washing system. The dilution factor, soda loss, wash liquor ratio and displacement ratio of the washing system are determined on-line. The value of either the soda loss or of dilution factor is continuously maintained within a preselected range and changes in the value of the other variable are monitored to provide an indication of whether the washing system is operating optimally. Based on the on-line determination of displacement ratio and wash liquor ratio, the efficiency of the washers is monitored, the cause of any decrease in efficiency is identified and the appropriate control action is applied to adjust the operating parameters of the washers to compensate for changed washing conditions or changed processing conditions.

Abstract: A ferritic alloy steel for roller caster shells with high heat resistance to heat checking or cracking used in continuously roll casting aluminum into sheets consisting essentially of from 0.45% to 0.49% carbon, 0.90% to 1.00% manganese, 0.010% maximum phosphorus, 0.002% maximum sulphur, 0.15% to 0.35% silicon, 1.20% to 1.50% nickel, 1.20% to 1.45% chromium, 0.80% to 1.00% molybdenum, 0.15% to 0.20% vanadium, 0.08% maximum rare earth, and balance essentially iron.

Abstract: A system and method for handling and delaminating a bobbin of sheet-like material, such as tipping paper, comprising a delaminator apparatus (100), a robotic arm assembly (182) having a robotic hand (185) connected thereto and a control console (212) for controlling the delaminator apparatus (100), the robotic arm assembly (182) and robotic hand (185) connected to the robotic arm assembly (182).

Abstract: A process for producing large section, large mass forged sleeves of alloy 625 comprising forming the workpiece from large, diameter ingots of alloy 625 or from hot isostatically pressed alloy 625 powder, saddle forging the workpiece, mandrel forging the workpiece, thermal treating the workpiece and finish machining the workpiece.

Abstract: An improved gas analyzer system (FIG. 1) and method of use for detecting and displaying the constituent gases of a respiratory gas stream, the system comprising an optical bench (109) through which a respiratory gas flows and in which measurements of the gas are taken; analog input circuits (122) for receiving signals output from the optical bench (109); analog processing circuits (124) for processing signals output from the analog input circuits (122); display processing circuits (128) for processing the signals output from the analog processing circuits (124) and other system circuitry; pixel logic circuits/analog outputs (130) for processing signals output from the display processing circuitry (128) and providing analog output ports; a five button panel (148), an alarm-knob board (144), and a speaker driver (152) for operator interface and activation of audible and visual alarms; a CRT driver for driving the CRT; and a power supply (158) for powering the system.

Abstract: A process for producing large section, large mass cylindrical sleeves of alloy 625 by employing full length saddle forging techniques comprising forming the workpiece into a full length member, saddle forging the workpiece, air cooling the forging to room temperature following saddle forging, thermal treating and annealing the forging and finish machining the forging to form the finished large section, large mass cylindrical sleeve of alloy 625.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of a counter-current pulp washing system. The dilution factor, soda loss, wash liquor ratio and displacement ratio of the washing system are determined on-line. The value of either the soda loss or of dilution factor is continuously maintained within a preselected range and changes in the value of the other variable are monitored to provide an indication of whether the washing system is operating optimally. Based on the on-line determination of displacement ratio and wash liquor ratio, the efficiency of the washers is monitored, the cause of any decrease in efficiency is identified and the appropriate control action is applied to adjust the operating parameters of the washers to compensate for changed wshing conditions or changed processing conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for generating a signal for use in testing the purported sensitivity of a microwave receiving equipment having a noise source (105, 106) for generating a noise signal, first (112), second (114), and third (118) stage microamplifiers connected in series with an attenuator (116) for amplification and adjustment of the power level of the noise signal, a first splitter (120) connected to the output of the third stage amplifier (118), a first power meter (124) connected to a first output of the first splitter (120), a second splitter (130) receiving at its input a microwave carrier signal (127) having a specific power level, a second power meter (134) connected to a first output of the second splitter (132) and a combiner (138) connected to the second outputs of the first and second splitters (120, 130) which provides an output test signal for use in testing the carrier to noise of the microwave receiving equipment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of a counter-current pulp washing system. The dilution factor, soda loss, wash liquor ratio and displacement ratio of the washing system are determined on-line. The value of either the soda loss or of dilution factor is continuously maintained within a preselected range and changes in the value of the other variable are monitored to provide an indication of whether the washing system is operating optimally. Based on the on-line determination of displacement ratio and wash liquor ratio, the efficiency of the washers is monitored, the cause of any decrease in efficiency is identified and the appropriate control action is applied to adjust the operating parameters of the washers to compensate for changed washing conditions or changed processing conditions.

Abstract: A process for producing large section, large mass forged sleeves from large diameter ingots of alloy 625 comprising the steps of cutting the ingot to produce the workpiece, trepanning the workpiece and facing the ends of the workpiece, saddle forging the workpiece, mandrel forging the workpiece, thermal treating the workpiece and finish machining the workpiece.

Abstract: A process for producing large section, large mass cylindrical sleeves of alloy 625 by employing full length saddle forging technique comprising forming the workpiece by forging it into a full length member, trepanning the member to form the workpiece, saddle forging the workpiece, air cooling the forging to room temperature following saddle forging, thermal treating and annealing the forging and finish machining the forging to form the finished large section, large mass cylindrical sleeve of alloy 625.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved pouring spout opening configuration for a gable top (1) of an extended shelf life packaging container constructed of heat and pressure sealed thermoplastic coated paperboard with the pouring spout shape being defined by a continuous non-linear perforated line (20) placed in the underlying paperboard support layer of the laminate structure used for extended shelf life packaging containers.