Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a lamination stack for a rotor and/or a stator of an electric machine, wherein the lamination stack is produced of a stack of disk- or ring-shaped sheet metal laminations which are assembled of sub-segments that each have a radial outer edge, a radial inner edge and two lateral edges, wherein the sub-segments are stamped out of a sheet metal strip having a strip longitudinal direction that corresponds to a rolling direction of the sheet metal strip.

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage (16).

Abstract: A fluid dispensing utensil, such as a writing utensil, includes a container (20) defining a first storage area (11) for storing fluid, a second storage area (25) and an opening therebetween, a tip (15), a capillary conveying line (14) extending from the opening through at least a portion of the second storage area to the tip, and a capillary storage (16) associated with the second storage area and in direct contact with the conveying line. A porous shroud (28) may also be provided. Even still, the capillary conveying line and the capillary storage may be a unitary fibrous structure where the fibers are aligned along the longitudinal axis defined by the tip and the opening. Moreover, a capillary divider may be between the first and second storage areas to allow air to flow therethrough into the second storage area.

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage means (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage means (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage means (16).

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting lightweight from heavy material in mixtures of solid materials containing lumpy, granular, and pulverous constituents substantially comprises an upright slim container having a lower portion into which material for sorting is introduced. Pulsating air flows are introduced from the exterior into the container, resulting in an upward flow of pulsating air which loosens the material for sorting and produces a fluidized bed. Simultaneously, the apparatus is vibrated up and down in a linear manner by vibrators to assist in loosening the material. The lightweight material floating in the air stream is conveyed to a discharge channel at the top end of the container, whereas heavy material rapidly sinks down to a tubular member into which a second pulsating air flow is introduced in order additionally to sort the heavy material in a last treatment stage inside the tubular member.