Abstract: Apparatus (1) for producing nonwoven fabrics, comprising: a spinneret (2) comprising an extrusion surface (2a) having at least one first group (4) of extrusion holes (3) and a second group (5) of extrusion holes (4); cooling elements (15, 15?); suction elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14); drawing elements to draw said filaments (100); wherein said suction elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) comprise a plurality of first suction channels (7) forming corresponding openings (7a) on said extrusion surface (2a), which are arranged between the first group (4) and the second group (5) of extrusion holes (3), said first channels (7) being fluidically connected to a first chamber (8) made in said spinneret (2), the suction elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) comprising one or more second suction channels (9) configured to suction gas from said first chamber (8).

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a nonwoven fabric, including a spinneret for extruding a plurality of filaments, and a device for collecting the filaments and forming a nonwoven fabric, at least one thermal treatment device, at least one bonding device, wherein the at least one thermal treatment device includes at least one heating device configured to direct gas against said nonwoven fabric at a temperature between 80 and 190° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a nonwoven fabric, comprising the steps of: (a) extruding a plurality of filaments from a spinneret; (b) depositing said filaments in a substantially not-crimped condition to make a nonwoven fabric on an element collecting the filaments; (c) heating said nonwoven fabric to crimp at least part of the filaments, so that the volume of said nonwoven fabric is increased; (d) bonding said nonwoven fabric; wherein said filaments are at least bicomponent filaments.

Abstract: A machine for cleaning regeneration chambers of furnaces, the regeneration chambers having stacks of hollow refractory elements delimiting vertical passages, which define chimneys includes a self-propelled support structure to be introduced into a compartment, below the regeneration chamber to be cleaned, which communicates with the regeneration chamber. The machine further includes at least one lance, applied to the self-propelled support structure and configured to send within the vertical passages a stream of cleaning material powder and compressed air generated by a compressor positioned outside of the regeneration chamber to be cleaned, and at least one suction mouth, applied to said support structure and configured to suck cleaning material dust and aspirable materials from the ground, which were removed during the cleaning operation. At least one video camera is mounted on the support structure and at least one monitor controls from outside, through the video camera, operation of the machine.

Abstract: A machine for cleaning regeneration chambers of furnaces, the regeneration chambers having stacks of hollow refractory elements delimiting vertical passages, which define chimneys includes a self-propelled support structure to be introduced into a compartment, below the regeneration chamber to be cleaned, which communicates with the regeneration chamber. The machine further includes at least one lance, applied to the self-propelled support structure and configured to send within the vertical passages a stream of cleaning material powder and compressed air generated by a compressor positioned outside of the regeneration chamber to be cleaned, and at least one suction mouth, applied to said support structure and configured to suck cleaning material dust and aspirable materials from the ground, which were removed during the cleaning operation. At least one video camera is mounted on the support structure and at least one monitor controls from outside, through the video camera, operation of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a nonwoven fabric, comprising the steps of: (a) extruding a plurality of filaments from a spinneret; (b) depositing said filaments in a substantially not-crimped condition to make a nonwoven fabric on an element collecting the filaments; (c) heating said nonwoven fabric to crimp at least part of the filaments, so that the volume of said nonwoven fabric is increased; (d) bonding said nonwoven fabric; wherein said filaments are at least bicomponent filaments.

Abstract: A method for cleaning tank melting furnaces for making glass items, provided with a melting chamber, which has a melting tank, to which a regeneration chamber is connected, of the type provided with at least one regenerator comprising a supporting structure for layers of refractory bricks, which are superimposed in a staggered arrangement so as to determine paths for the descent of the cooling exhaust gases that arrive from the melting chamber, the method consisting in sandblasting the exhaust gas descent paths and providing for the insertion of a delivery pipe for the delivery of an abrasive material through openings for access from the outside to the regeneration chamber and gradually into the exhaust gas descent paths.

Abstract: A portable baby mat apparatus is disclosed where the apparatus has both cushioning features to lay an infant upon, as well as, safety features to keep the infant from rolling off of the mat. Embodiments include mats with collapsible sidewalls as well as embodiments that are assembled to be self supporting. Embodiments further include features to store and transport the mat apparatus.

Abstract: A method for cleaning tank melting furnaces for making glass items, provided with a melting chamber, which has a melting tank, to which a regeneration chamber is connected, of the type provided with at least one regenerator comprising a supporting structure for layers of refractory bricks, which are superimposed in a staggered arrangement so as to determine paths for the descent of the cooling exhaust gases that arrive from the melting chamber, the method consisting in sandblasting the exhaust gas descent paths and providing for the insertion of a delivery pipe for the delivery of an abrasive material through openings for access from the outside to the regeneration chamber and gradually into the exhaust gas descent paths.

Abstract: A far infrared ray ceramic bulb structure includes a light emitting element under a ceramic substrate, a far infrared thermal radiation film on the ceramic substrate, a circuit unit, a bulb shell, a bulb shade and a connector connected to an external power supply. The circuit unit in the connector is electrically connected to the light emitting element and the connector. The bulb shade encloses the light emitting element and the ceramic substrate. The bulb shell is connected to the connector and encloses the far infrared thermal radiation film. The far infrared thermal radiation film propagates the heat generated by the light emitting element by far infrared thermal radiation. The working temperature of the light emitting element is reduced and the stability and the efficiency of light emitting are improved to increase the lifetime and the safety.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) street lamp includes an LED chip, a ceramic substrate, a lamp shade, a nano-enamel layer and a thermally radiative heat dissipation film. The nano-enamel layer is disposed on the ceramic substrate to provide electrical insulation and isolation for protection, is made from nano-particles to have a surface with the function of self-cleaning due to lotus effect. The thermally radiative heat dissipation film is disposed on the inner surface of the lamp shade and the surface of the ceramic substrate, and has a surface microscopic crystalline structure. The thermally radiative heat dissipation film fastly propagates the heat generated by the LED chip by thermal radiation in some specific direction so as to improve the efficiency of heat dissipation, reduce the total thickness, enhance the efficiency of light emitting and effectively prolong the lifetime of the LED street lamp.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven fabric of filaments, where a plurality of filaments are extruded, cooled, stretched and collected on a mobile support, the means of collecting the filaments include furthermore, a gas permeable mobile support element (28), an aspirator (29) and one or more aspiration ducts (33C-36C), the collecting means being insulated from the environment air.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven fabric, a plurality of filaments (11) are extruded by a spinneret (2) into at least two groups spaced from each other to define an area of the cooling chamber without filaments and structures; the filaments are cooled by an air flow (Y) conveyed into the cooling chamber directed towards an intermediate area between said two groups of filaments, said area being located below an area of the spinneret without extrusion holes.

Abstract: A far infrared ray ceramic flat plate heating module is provided. The far infrared ray ceramic flat plate heating module includes a ceramic heat-generating flat plate, an integrated terminal block for electrical distribution, a metal plate and a metal frame. The ceramic heat-generating flat plate includes a ceramic flat plate, a heat-generating film coated on a surface of the ceramic flat plate, silver paste electrodes configured on and coupled to two opposite sides of the heat-generating film, a first insulating layer coated on the heat-generating film and the silver paste electrodes, a temperature sensor configured by forming a temperature sensing paint layer on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer formed on the temperature sensor. The integrated terminal block is secured on the metal plate. The metal frame is disposed surrounding the periphery of the metal plate and the ceramic heat-generating flat plate.

Abstract: A system. The system includes a computing device which includes a processor and a ticket module communicably connected to the processor. The ticket module is configured to transmit information regarding a purchased product to a mobile computing device communicably connected to the system. The information includes at least one authentication feature which allows an electronic representation of the purchased product to be authenticated based solely on a visual inspection of the electronic representation. The information also includes control data for controlling the generation of the electronic representation of the purchased product.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven fabric, a plurality of filaments (11) are extruded by a spinneret (2) into at least two groups spaced from each other to define an area of the cooling chamber without filaments and structures; the filaments are cooled by an air flow (Y) conveyed into the cooling chamber directed towards an intermediate area between said two groups of filaments, said area being located below an area of the spinneret without extrusion holes.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven fabric of filaments, where a plurality of filaments are extruded, cooled, stretched and collected on a mobile support, the means of collecting the filaments include furthermore, a gas permeable mobile support element (28), an aspirator (29) and one or more aspiration ducts (33C-36C), the collecting means being insulated from the environment air.

Abstract: A starch-lipid composite and related composition are described that enhance yield and sensory properties of low fat ground meat. Techniques are described herein for improving the taste and characteristics of ground meat and foods using such, by incorporation of the composite and/or the noted composition.

Abstract: A taxi trip meter system includes a taximeter and a location sensor connected to a computer loaded with street information and driver evaluation software. In a first embodiment, the estimated shortest route and distance between the starting and ending points of a trip are determined. If the estimated shortest trip distance is exceeded by an actual trip distance by a permissible margin, a distance violation is indicated. An actual average speed is calculated based on an actual trip duration and the actually traveled distance. If an estimated average speed limit for the actual route is exceeded by the actual average speed, a speed violation is indicated. In a second embodiment, an estimated taxi fare is calculated based on the estimated shortest route. If the estimated taxi fare is exceeded by an actual taxi fare calculated by the taximeter by a permissible margin, a fare violation is indicated.