Abstract: Machine for recycling tyres by recovering the tyre tread rubber using waterjets. The machine comprises a loading unit for loading a tread, a processing unit, the processing unit comprising a framework comprising a preprocessing zone, a processing zone and a postprocessing design. The preprocessing zone drives a cut tread towards the processing zone. The processing zone comprises a processing module designed to direct a waterjet onto the recovered tread. The preprocessing zone comprises motorized guide rollers and presence sensors arranged in such a way as to allow a second tread to catch up with a first tread in such a way as to reduce, to the point of closing up, the space between two treads.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing a file includes acquiring a first synchronization instruction for a target application. The first synchronization instruction is used to instruct to synchronize a target file generated by the target application to a server of an auxiliary application, the target application is a graphics drawing application, and the auxiliary application is a product lifecycle management (PLM) application. The method includes acquiring the target file based on the first synchronization instruction and sending a second synchronization instruction carrying the target file to the server based on a target interface of a synchronization plug-in of the target application. The target interface of the synchronization plug-in is configured to communicate with the server.

Abstract: An extraction apparatus (20) for a cutting machine (10). The extraction apparatus (20) comprises first and second portions (21, 22) rotatable one relative to the other for angular movement between two opposed positions. A slidable coupling (27) defines a fluid flow path (29) for fluid communication between the first and second portions (21, 22) during said angular movement between the two opposed positions, whereby fluid can flow from the interior (45) of the first portion (21) into the second portion (22). The slidable coupling (27) comprises first and second coupling sections (61, 62) slidable one with respect to the other. The second coupling section (62) is hollow to define an open interior (63). The first coupling section (61) defines a duct (65) opening onto the interior (63) of the second coupling section (62), whereby the duct (65) and the interior (63) of the second coupling section (62) cooperate to define the fluid flow path (29).

Abstract: Techniques for analyzing media content are described. One technique generally comprises performing a regression analysis for characters in a plurality of media content based on user demographics, content outcome measure, and character models. The technique determines an attribute of significance. In some embodiments, the technique selects media content for display that depicts a character having at least a threshold value of the attribute of significance. In some embodiments, the technique displays media analytics for the attribute of significance determined based on a value of the attribute of significance exceeding a threshold significance value.

Abstract: In embodiments, an Online Software Platform (OSP) is configured to receive datasets having dataset values that represent relationship instance data of relationship instances between a client primary entity and other secondary entities, select digital rules responsive to these dataset values, produce resources for the datasets by applying the selected digital rules to the dataset values, derive a total value of the produced resources, generate a report document that mentions at least derived the total value, and prepare an instantiation that enables viewing a data record that substantiates the derived total value. The OSP may further make this instantiation available for viewing to a domain entity that has access to the report document and wants to confirm the derived total value. For instance, the OSP may provide an access instruction for viewing the instantiation, or even augment the report document itself with such an access instruction.

Abstract: A method for data deduplication and compression in untrusted storage system is provided for storing large amount of data more efficiently and in a secure manner and by maintaining the integrity of the data. Such data deduplication and compression in untrusted storage system is achieved by utilizing by a system comprising a set of trusted servers, which are configured to trust each other and to share common encryption keys.

Abstract: Techniques for recommending media are described. A character preference function comprising a plurality of preference coefficients is accessed. A first character model comprises a first set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a first character. The first and second characters are associated with a first and second salience value, respectively. A second character model comprises a second set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a second character of the plurality of characters. A first character rating is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients and the first set of attribute values. A second character rating of the second character is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients with the second set of attribute values. A media rating is calculated based on the first and second salience values and the first and second character ratings. A media is recommended based on the media rating.

Abstract: A handle for razor is made of polylactic acid (PLA) and another bioplastic polymer such as polybutylene adipate terephtalate (PBAT), bio-polyethylene (bio-PE), and polybutylene succinate (PBS), combined with mineral fillers selected from the group of calcium carbonate and shells of shellfish, such as oyster shells or scallop shells.

Abstract: A system includes reception of a request to fetch a first dataset, the request including a first identifier associated with the first dataset, determination, in response to the request, of a first signature associated with the first dataset based on the first identifier and on respective identifiers of one or more datasets fetched consecutively with the first dataset, and determination, based on the determined first signature, of whether to update a first link associating a second dataset with the first dataset, the link indicating to prefetch the first dataset in response to a request to fetch the second dataset.

Abstract: A feeding unit for feeding a plastic film in packaging machines for wrapping paper rolls, including: a unit for unwinding the film from a reel; a cutting device adapted to cut the film transversely; a transfer device including, on the right and on the left side of the feeding unit, drive belts configured for engaging the upper and lower faces of the film; and a positioning device including, on the right and on the left side of the unit, a predetermined number of drive belts configured for engaging the upper and lower faces of the film. On each side of the feeding unit, the transfer device comprises two pairs of belts. On each side of the feeding unit, the positioning device comprises a third pair of belts. The three pairs of belts are actuated by independent actuators.

Abstract: A plurality of computing devices are communicatively coupled to each other via a network, and each of the plurality of computing devices is operably coupled to one or more of a plurality of storage devices. The computing devices may take snapshots to store points in time coherently for a distributed storage system.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a pattern search program that causes a computer to execute a process, the process includes designating priority ranks of each of attributes included in a plurality of attribute patterns that indicate one or more attributes, based on an inclusion relationship between occurrence sets of a plurality of samples with respect to each of the attributes included in the plurality of attribute patterns; and determining whether each of the plurality of attribute patterns is an emerging pattern according to a search order based on the priority ranks, when a frequency of occurrence of the plurality of samples in a first attribute pattern is less than the frequency of occurrence of the plurality of samples in a second attribute pattern that has all the attributes except one of the attributes with lowest one of the priority ranks among the attributes included in the first attribute pattern.

Abstract: A separating unit for separating a web material includes a first shaft extending along a first longitudinal axis in the width direction and a second shaft extending along a second longitudinal axis, parallel to the first shaft. The second longitudinal axis is separated from the first longitudinal axis in a direction perpendicular to the width direction. A first protrusion element extends perpendicularly from the first shaft and is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis and a second protrusion element extends perpendicularly from the second shaft and is rotatable about the second longitudinal axis. In a use position, the first protrusion element partially overlaps the second protrusion element with a radial overlap oriented perpendicular to the first and second shafts. A contact element is biased against at least one of the first and second protrusion elements in a direction perpendicular to the first or second longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening a processing tool to a machine tool, in particular to a press device, comprises at least one locating body, against which the processing tool can be clamped, a clamping unit for the releasable clamping of the processing tool to the at least one counter clamping body, and a locking connection for the releasable connection of the clamping unit to the at least one counter clamping body.

Abstract: A multi-procedure integrated automatic production line for hard alloy blades under robot control is provided. The production line includes a rail-guided robot. A cutter passivation device and a blade cleaning and drying device are arranged on one side of the rail-guided robot. A blade-coating transfer table, a blade coating device, a blade boxing transfer table, a blade-tooling dismounting device and a blade boxing device are sequentially arranged on another side of the rail-guided robot. The blade-tooling dismounting device is arranged on one side of the blade boxing transfer table. The production line further includes squirrel-cage toolings for carrying the blades. The squirrel-cage tooling that are loaded with the blades can run among the cutter passivation device, the blade cleaning and drying device, the blade-coating transfer table and the blade boxing transfer table. The blades after being treated through the blade-tooling dismounting device are sent to the blade boxing device.

Abstract: An interconnecting member (10) for a razor comprises a housing (11), a pivoting support arm (12) and a resilient engaging arm (13). The housing (11) internally has a receiving cavity (111), the receiving cavity (111) penetrates through an upper end face (112) and a lower end face (113) of the housing (11); a free end (131) of the resilient engaging arm (13) is bent towards the rear of the housing (11) and is located in the receiving cavity (111), and the free end (131) of the resilient engaging arm (13) has an upper surface (1311), a lower surface (1312) and an inclined surface (1313).

Abstract: A bag dispenser includes a frame with a roller portion for receiving a bag roll defined by a plurality of bags attached to a leading bag to be dispensed, the roller defining a longitudinal axis. A brake plate is configured to capture the leading bag against the frame for providing frictional force on the leading bag to limit sliding thereof, the brake plate pivotally attached to the frame via a pivot arm, the brake plate pivotable with respect to the frame between a non-pivoted friction-application position and a pivoted bag roll-installment position, the pivot arm configured to pivot with respect to the frame along a pivot plane generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A hair trimmer is provided, including a trimmer housing having a drive end, a drive shaft projecting from the drive end, a support bracket associated with the drive end, and a cutting workhead connectable to the drive shaft and being supported on the trimmer by the support bracket. The cutting workhead is removable from operational engagement with the trimmer housing without the use of tools.

Abstract: A pill can be positioned on a first housing of a pill splitter. A second housing of the splitter can be pushed downward onto the first housing. A second blade can be secured to the second housing, and the pushing of the second housing downward toward the closed position can split the pill by bringing the second blade toward a first blade with cutting edges of both blades cutting into the pill. Also, the second housing can be configured to slide in a linear direction to split the pill and form a closed pill container space. The pill splitter can include a platform that is configured to move to hide or expose one of the blades. The first housing may include a spring device integrally formed with a foundation and/or the platform, with the spring device biasing the platform relative to the foundation toward the hiding position.

Abstract: A hollow rod developable actuator tool including a cylinder defining the outer circumference of the hollow rod, a first tool mechanism, and a second tool mechanism. The hollow rod developable actuator tool transitions from a first closed state wherein the first tool mechanism and second tool mechanism are contained entirely within the outer circumference of the hollow rod to a second open state wherein the first tool mechanism and second tool mechanism extent outside the outer circumference of the hollow rod.