Abstract: To downsize a high-pressure tank apparatus comprising: a high-pressure tank in which high-pressure gas is charged; and a valve mechanism including a regulator valve for reducing the gas pressure in the tank, to prevent damage to the valve mechanism, and to facilitate the handling of the valve mechanism and the like, the valve mechanism is provided at a gas outlet of the high-pressure tank to locate inside of the tank. The valve mechanism includes a capsule fixedly attached to the gas outlet in a gas-tight manner to face the inside of the high-pressure tank. Within the capsule, a shut-off valve for providing and interrupting communication between the inside and outside of the tank by its opening and closing, respectively, and a regulator valve for reducing the pressure of the high-pressure gas in the tank are disposed.

Abstract: A method and structure of stuffing natural casings with sausage material involves taking a plurality of natural casings of different lengths and diameters; pre-loading each of the casings on elongated hollow open ended sleeves shorter than the casings and having a diameter less than the casings by telescoping the casings on the outer surfaces of the sleeves, slidably mounting the sleeves on the open end of a meat stuffing tube of a sausage encasing machine; extruding meat emulsion through the stuffing tube into the casing mounted on the sleeve until the sleeve is slidably removed from the tube, removing the sleeve from the stuffing tube, repeating the use of the sleeve by preloading the sleeve with another natural casing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drill having an aggressive drill point geometry. The point geometry allows greater stability and feed rates, while decreasing the heat generated at drill point. The present invention is provided by a drill comprising drill body having at least two helical flutes, a pair of cutting surfaces on an end of the drill body, a web formed between the two cutting edges, and a web thinning notch formed on either side of the web. Each notch forms a notch cutting edge having a positive rake angle.

Abstract: A level converter circuit includes an input terminal adapted to be supplied with a signal swinging from a first voltage to a second voltage lower than the first voltage; a first transistor having a gate electrode connected to the input terminal, and a source electrode connected to ground potential; a second transistor having a gate electrode connected to a drain electrode of the first transistor, a source electrode connected to a supply voltage, and a drain electrode connected to an output terminal; a load circuit connected between the gate electrode of the second transistor and the supply voltage; a third transistor having a source electrode connected to the input terminal, a drain electrode connected to the output terminal, and a gate electrode supplied with a DC voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting a NOx-containing waste gas stream with an effective amount of chlorine dioxide under conditions such that at least a fraction of the oxidizable NOx species present in the waste gas stream is oxidized to higher nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: The method for the control of an internal combustion engine combined with a gas-dynamic pressure wave machine comprising a rotatable housing in order to control the process tuning over the entire performance field of the internal combustion engine as well as a variable width adjustment of the high pressure exhaust gas channel includes the following steps, while a certain control sequence is followed in each area of the performance field:

Abstract: An improved framed structure incorporating a coupled-girder system provides enhanced seismic energy dissipation by as much as 30% over that provided by conventional yielding of the girders. The coupled-girder system includes a pair of spaced-apart girders coupled by one or more girder-to-girder links which are preferably vertical links. Energy dissipation takes place when the structure drifts beyond its elastic limit and the differential displacement of the pair of girders causes the web of each vertical link to shear yield. The links are proportioned to remain in the elastic regime under wind loads and moderate earthquakes as prescribed by building codes. Beyond the elastic limit, preferably the yielding in the links will take place prior to that in the girders. In this way, the links will be the first line of defense for dissipating seismic energy before the girders themselves.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting a NOx-containing waste gas stream with an effective amount of sodium chlorite under conditions such that at least a fraction of the oxidizable NOx species present in the waste gas stream is oxidized to higher nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A catalyst component, a catalyst, and a process for making the component and catalyst are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein is a fluid catalytic cracking process for converting petroleum feedstocks to lower boiling products wherein the feedstock is contacted with the catalyst. The catalyst component is a crystalline microporous oxide catalyst to which a compound for promoting dehydrogenation and increasing Lewis acidity is effectively added. This catalyst component can be included in an inorganic oxide matrix material and used as a catalyst. Preferably, the compound for promoting dehydrogenation and increasing Lewis acidity is effectively added to a non-framework portion of the crystalline microporous oxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel can lid lifter for a hand operated can opener. More particularly, the invention is directed to a novel can lid lifter for a hand operated can opener that cuts the outer seam wall of a can, rather than the top interior lid of the can, in order to remove the lid. A can opener comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a clamping lever; (c) a hand crank; (d) a wheel cutting blade; (e) a traction wheel which rotates when the hand crank is rotated; (f) a can lid top contact member mounted on an exterior of the can opener; (g) a can lid lifting pin associated with the can lid top contact member for releasably catching the edge of a cut can lid.

Abstract: A method of properly correcting a base line. A concept of flexibility of a base line is introduced as an input index and a gravitation is presumed between the base line and signal data which is measured, thereby constructing a method of correcting the base line which changes gentler than a change in signal with respect to time in a peak area and which is sensitive to an area where a value of the signal data is small. A base line like a natural and smooth curve which isn't easily influenced by a local change in signal such as noise or the like can be set by an input of the flexibility.

Abstract: A mechanical seal provides a sealing between a rotatable shaft and a housing. The seal has a stationary part for connection to the housing and a rotary part for rotation with the shaft. Mating sealing faces are carried by the stationary and rotary parts and the rotary parts are mounted on the drive shaft for rotation therewith. Each sealing face is held relatively stationary to their respective stationary or rotary part by means of at least one link member extending therebetween. The link member is arranged for at least limited longitudinal rotation.

Abstract: Multiple foam-filled cells form a cushioned support surface of a seat or mattress. Individual cells may be collapsed by connection through a manifold and valve to a vacuum source. The collapsed cell essentially removes contact pressure in a localized area of the person supported on the surface and restores localized blood flow. After a pre-determined time interval, atmospheric pressure is readmitted to the cell.

Abstract: A novel supported ionic liquid moiety which may further comprise immobilized ionic fluids and catalytic material is described. A method for making the composition is also described.

Abstract: A forming paste, for example in the form of a sprayable putty, wherein the composition substantially consists of a binder and an electrically conductive component in such an amount that a signal attenuation of at least −30 dB or higher takes place in the range of 30 MHz-1 Ghz in the electromagnetic interference measurement according to the EMC IEC 11.9.1 standard.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to form individual packaged ICs by using a single apparatus to cut wiring boards on which a plurality of IC chips are mounted. The first cutting device 23 cuts the wiring boards 3 into separate parts along one direction, so that the cut wiring boards 3 constitute strip-form cut wiring boards 3a. The cut wiring boards 3a are conveyed to the second cutting device 33, and are fed [into the second cutting device 33] by the second conveying device 43 along the direction of length. [The cut wiring boards 3a] are then cut by the second cutting device 33 with the orientation altered by 90 degrees relative to the first cutting direction. The wiring boards 3b resulting from the cutting performed by the second cutting device 33 constitute the original forms of the IC packages. The wiring boards 3b that have been cut and conveyed from the second cutting device 33 enter a cleaning step.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for cutting graphics areas from a sheet of material bearing a combination of graphics areas and a plurality of registration marks in predetermined positions with respect thereto, the combination being in a predetermined approximate position and orientation with respect to a set of reference features of the sheet. The method involves automatically determining whether the reference features are in an expected coordinate region on a sheet-receiving surface, and, if not, automatically determining the coordinate region of such features. Further steps then include sensing metrics of the reference features to determine the position and orientation of the sheet, inferring therefrom the approximate positions of the registration marks and then sensing the precise positions thereof with a main sensor, and cutting the graphics areas from the sheet in response to such precise positions.

Abstract: A spade assembly for use on an artillery vehicle compensates any gaps which would otherwise be formed between a ground supporting portion of the spade assembly and the soil. The length of the spade assembly is advantageously compensated to maintain the spade assembly in firm contact with the soil. This can increase the accuracy in the weapon in firing, and avoid violent displacement of the gun which can be caused when the spade assembly is not maintained firmly engaged with the earth.

Abstract: An equipment management system structured by a monitoring apparatus to monitor equipment of a facility being monitored and retrieve operation data, a database apparatus in which the operation data retrieved by the monitoring apparatus is recorded, and a database client apparatus to send and receive information to and from the database apparatus via a network, display the data recorded in the database apparatus, and enter data. The database apparatus records maintenance reference values for the equipment of the facility being monitored and the monitoring apparatus or database client apparatus outputs a display or printout prompting an execution of maintenance work when the operation data is in excess of or close to the maintenance reference values.