Abstract: The present invention relates to a paving method of forming an intermediate layer, where a non-solidifying rubberized asphalt penetrates, on an asphalt mixture for base layer or a cement concrete to provide a permeable layer and an impermeable (intermediate) layer simultaneously with a single paving process for surface layer. The waterproofing and draining functions of the non-solidifying rubberized asphalt layer completely block water or moisture from penetrating into the underlying layer and protect the roads from damage due to freezing temperature with the moisture penetrating into the group in winter. The non-solidifying rubberized asphalt layer constituting the intermediate layer has the non-solidifying rubberized asphalt melt down and move upwards under the paving temperature and pressure applied during the paving process of forming a surface layer and firmly bind with the base layer, thereby completing an integrated pavement structure with enhanced water resistance and durability.

Abstract: An object of this certificate of addition includes the compaction of the equipment into two modules (1 and 2) on a smaller scale so as to enable the installation of the modules directly in the air conditioning system of transportation vehicles or other means of transportation.

Abstract: The use of an aqueous polymer dispersion including at least one amorphous polymer having a Tg varying between 55° C. and 175° C. or a semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point varying between 70° C. and less than 220° C., the weight concentration of the polymer in the dispersion varying between 5 and 50%, with the polymer particles having an average size of less than 10000 nm, as a binder for impregnating strands or strips of natural fibres, in particular flax fibres, with said polymer being incorporated in the core of the fibre bundle forming the strand or strip and thereby binding the fibres together.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed towards a sleeve. The sleeve may be configured to cover a detachable magazine, such as a detachable magazine for an assault rifle. In embodiments, the sleeve may be comprised of waterproof and/or weatherproof materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for performing single step assays for the determination of the presence or absence of an analyte in a liquid sample, on a solid surface. The method disclosed, comprise an aptamer coated and signal molecule loaded porous silica particles immobilized on a porous solid material. Specific interaction of the analyte with the aptamers coated on the silica beads, cause release of the signal molecules which result in a detectable signal on the solid support. Also provided are assay devices for the detection platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides an easily mounted, self-contained, compact fluid leak detection kit and/or method. The kit housing can be mounted by a homeowner or contractor between the wall outlet and the toilet input. When water begins to flow through the kit housing, a sensor such as a flow switch closes and applies voltage to the time delay relay. As long as the flow continues, the relay will count down the amount of preset time. The kit provides an adjustment to set a predetermined delay time, which is easily accessible and adjustable to the normal operating cycle time of any particular toilet. After adjusting the timer to the normal operating cycle time of the toilet, then the kit simply allows normal operation of the toilet as long as flow stops before the flow cycle. However, when a time has elapsed during the flow cycle to thereby indicate a problem leak, the relay will send voltage to a solenoid valve, which will stop the flow.

Abstract: An acoustic actuator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an actuator element generating a corresponding sound in response to an applied electrical signal; a supporting member supporting the actuator element so as to form a movement axis of the actuator element; and an edge member connected with the actuator element. The actuator element includes: a piezoelectric unit having at least one piezoelectric member of which a length is larger than a width by at least ?{square root over (2)} times; and a membrane unit including at least one membrane member generating the corresponding sound in response to the applied electrical signal, by being fixedly adhered to the piezoelectric unit so as to extend in a length direction of the at least one piezoelectric member and by forming wave movement in the extending direction in response to a current applied to the piezoelectric unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an easily mounted, self-contained, compact fluid leak detection kit and/or method. The kit housing can be mounted by a homeowner or contractor between the wall outlet and the toilet input. When water begins to flow through the kit housing, a sensor such as a flow switch closes and applies voltage to the time delay relay. As long as the flow continues, the relay will count down the amount of preset time. The kit provides an adjustment to set a predetermined delay time, which is easily accessible and adjustable to the normal operating cycle time of any particular toilet. After adjusting the timer to the normal operating cycle time of the toilet, then the kit simply allows normal operation of the toilet as long as flow stops before the flow cycle. However, when a time has elapsed during the flow cycle to thereby indicate a problem leak, the relay will send voltage to a solenoid valve, which will stop the flow.

Abstract: A rifle or pistol mounted pepper spray device has a slide activation. The device has a housing that attaches to a picatinny rail of a modern sporting rifle. The housing receives a can of pepper spray. The housing and pepper spray slip into a grip. The grip activates the pepper spray when it is pulled toward the user. The device has a lock system as well as a buffer spring to prevent inadvertent spraying of the pepper spray.

Abstract: A gaming machine for providing a skill-based game to a player is described herein. The gaming machine includes a display device and a controller. The controller displays a game that includes a primary wagering game and a secondary skill-based game. The controller randomly generates a primary game outcome of the primary wagering game, detects a triggering condition during the primary wagering game, and responsively displays the secondary skill-based game. The controller receives a wager associated with the secondary skill-based game from the player, receives a skill input from the player, responsively generates a secondary game outcome of the secondary skill-based game as a function of the received skill input, and provides an award to the player as a function of the secondary game outcome. The award includes wagering credits for use in placing a wager in the primary wagering game.

Abstract: Mobility device for physically disabled people 1, comprising a chassis 10 with at least one motor for maneuvering the entire mobility device 1; a pivot arm 20, which at its lower end 22 is pivotably connected to the chassis 10; and a pelvis support 40, which is connected to an upper end 23 of the pivot arm 20; wherein a physically disabled person 2 can sit with the pelvis support 40 attached to its body, can move around with the mobility device 1 in a standing position on the chassis 10, and can change on its own from sitting to standing position, wherein all elements of the mobility device 1 except the elements directly contacting the body of the person 2 extending above pelvis height h of the sitting person 2 can be lowered or moved to or below this height h. The present invention further comprises a method for erecting of a sitting physically disabled person 2 and for fixing of the person 2 in standing position onto a motor-driven mobility device 1.

Abstract: A sensor (1) for determining both a cadence of a crank and a travelling speed of a bicycle includes an accelerometer (4) providing a first signal dependent on a first acceleration along a first measurement axis (z) and a second signal dependent on a second acceleration along a second measurement axis (y) perpendicular to the first measurement axis. The accelerometer (4), a wireless transmitter (6) and a power source (8) are contained in a housing (2) that can be attached to a wheel of the bicycle. The sensor (1) determines the cadence from the rate at which consecutive changes of polarity occur in the first signal, or from the rate at which consecutive positive and negative extreme values occur in the first signal. The sensor also determines the travelling speed from the rate at which consecutive maximum and minimum extreme values occur in the second signal.

Abstract: A sterilizable pouch for surgical instruments includes a sterilant permeable sheet with a first sealing strip and a sterilant impermeable sheet with a second sealing strip. The sealing strips are sealed together to define the pouch. At least one sealable open portion is for sealing the pouch after surgical instruments are located inside the pouch. An indicator material for indicating sterile processing conditions inside the pouch is located on an inner surface of the sterilant impermeable sheet inside the pouch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to woven or nonwoven fabric material having antimicrobial activity, and to its uses ranging from wound dressing, facial masks, surgical drapes and surgical clothing, to filter materials and similar applications where the antimicrobial effects are employed, as well as to a process for the preparation of the woven or nonwoven fabric material.

Abstract: A surface abrasion tool (12) has a first drive shaft (42) connect a motor (14) to a power transfer assembly (20). The power transfer assembly (20) transfers rotary power from the first drive shaft (42) to a second drive shaft (46) which is spaced apart from and parallel to the first drive shaft (42). A sanding disc (26) is secured to the second drive shaft (46). A linear drive means (16) is mounted in fixed relation to the motor (14) and selectively moves a pressure plate (22) relative to the sanding disc (26). A locating pin (28) extends from the pressure plate (22) in opposed relation to the sanding disc (26) and fits within a hole in a work piece. The linear drive means (16) is actuated to push the sanding disc (26) into a side of the work piece opposite the locating pin (28).

Abstract: A track for a snow groomer having a plurality of grousers spaced apart, extending crosswise to the traveling direction of the track, and each having a grip portion configured to grip the terrain, and a blunt edge opposite the grip portion. A chain is connected to the blunt edges of the grousers so as to be engaged, in use, by a drive sprocket of a snow groomer.

Abstract: A metallized barrier material comprising a base material, a metallized layer and a protective coating. The base material has a first surface and a second surface. The metallized layer is vapor deposited on the first surface of the base material to a desired optical density. The protective coating is applied to the metallized layer, wherein the protective coating comprises a butyl methacrylate or a combination of an epoxy component and an acrylic component wherein the epoxy component has an EEW of less than 800.

Abstract: A film for use in association with packaging useable with foodstuffs having product contact comprising a base material, a base coat structure, a metallized layer, and a top coat structure. The base material comprising a paperboard material or a biopolymer. The base coat structure has an optional plurality of layers, with each layer having a weight that is less than or equal to 1% of the weight of the base material and of differing chemical composition and the sum of all non-biodegradable coated layers is less than or equal to 5% of the base material weight per unit area. The metallized layer is applied directly onto the base coat structure to an optical density of between 2.0 and 4.5 optical density. The top coat structure has an outer and an inner layer, with each layer having a weight that is less than or equal to 1% of the weight of the base material and of differing chemical composition from each other and the base coats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sandwich panel made of at least one cover layer (26, 28) to be laminated and at least one core layer material block (8, 8?, 10, 10?, 12, 12?, 14, 14?), characterized by the step of: arranging a core layer material block and a transverse beam (4, 16, 18) made of a previously laminated panel, such that a surface of the core layer material block and an edge of the transverse beam form an area that can be jointly laminated for the cover layer to be laminated and such that the transverse beam is at an angle to the area that can be laminated, and by the following step: laminating the area that can be laminated, so that resin produces a bond between the surface of the core layer material block and the edge of the transverse beam on one side and the cover layer to be laminated on the other side.

Abstract: An acoustic actuator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an actuator element generating a corresponding sound in response to an applied electrical signal; a supporting member supporting the actuator element so as to form a movement axis of the actuator element; and an edge member connected with the actuator element. The actuator element includes: a piezoelectric unit having at least one piezoelectric member of which a length is larger than a width by at least ?{square root over (2)} times; and a membrane unit including at least one membrane member generating the corresponding sound in response to the applied electrical signal, by being fixedly adhered to the piezoelectric unit so as to extend in a length direction of the at least one piezoelectric member and by forming wave movement in the extending direction in response to a current applied to the piezoelectric unit.