Abstract: It has been discovered that divalent metal oxides other than zinc oxide (ZnO) perform equivalently as activators in preparing asphalt polymer compositions. Typically, the crosslinker in these compositions is sulfur. Divalent metal oxides such as cupric oxide (CuO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and calcium oxide (CaO) provide alternative activators to give versatility to designing asphalt polymer compositions. In addition, some of these alternative divalent metal oxides are less expensive than the traditionally used ZnO.

Abstract: It has been discovered that a synthetic flux oil can contain and deliver asphaltites, such as gilsonite, more easily and readily to an asphalt to improve its properties. The synthetic flux oil includes the asphaltite and a carrier oil. Depending on the nature of the carrier oil, the synthetic flux oil may or may not need to be heated during mixing and incorporation into the asphalt.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain nitrogen-containing thiols other than mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) perform equivalently as accelerators in preparing asphalt polymer compositions. Typically, the crosslinker in these compositions is sulfur. Nitrogen-containing thiols containing at least one functional group —N?(SH)— have been found to be useful alternate accelerators along with activators such as zinc oxides. Particular nitrogen-containing thiols include, but are not necessarily limited to, 2-mercaptobenzoxazole (MBO), 2-mercapto-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole (MMTD), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: It has been discovered that a synthetic flux oil can contain and deliver asphaltites, such as gilsonite, more easily and readily to an asphalt to improve its properties. The synthetic flux oil includes the asphaltite and a carrier oil. Depending on the nature of the carrier oil, the synthetic flux oil may or may not need to be heated during mixing and incorporation into the asphalt.

Abstract: A positioning structure for air fan induction element and stator is capable of precisely positioning an air fan induction element and a stator in an air fan. The induction element is located at a desired position on a circuit board. The position is defined by a circle center coincided with the center of a shaft opening of the circuit board, and a zone defined by a base line ±10 degrees (for quadruple-pole stators), with the base line formed by intersecting the circuit board with an equipartition plane of a front end and a rear end of two neighboring and opposing pole struts, or a zone defined by a base line ±5 degrees (for octonary-pole stators), with the base line formed by intersecting the circuit board with the equipartition plane of the front pole end of an upper pole sheet and the rear pole end of a lower pole sheet.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain nitrogen-containing thiols other than mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) perform equivalently as accelerators in preparing asphalt polymer compositions. Typically, the crosslinker in these compositions is sulfur. Nitrogen-containing thiols containing at least one functional group —N═(SH)— have been found to be useful alternate accelerators along with activators such as zinc oxides. Particular nitrogen-containing thiols include, but are not necessarily limited to, 2-mercaptobenzoxazole (MBO), 2-mercapto-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole (MMTD), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A bi-directional incoming air flow fan comprises a case in which is mounted a rotor that includes a plurality of rotary blades. The case has top and bottom faces that are respectively provided with a first and second air inlet having approximately a same surface area. A side of the case is further provided with an air outlet. Furthermore, each rotary blade includes upper and lower sides that respectively have an axial flow guiding rib, and a free section that is inclined to form a radial flow section. Thereby, once the rotor (40) is put in rotation, air flow amount and pressure are increased by means of the axial flow guiding ribs (61) that create an uniform air flow. As a result, rotor deviation and floating force are reduced, thereby reducing mechanical frictions and parasitic noise.

Abstract: A bi-directional incoming air flow fan comprises a case in which is mounted a rotor that includes a plurality of rotary blades. The case has top and bottom faces that are respectively provided with a first and second air inlet having approximately a same surface area. A side of the case is further provided with an air outlet. Furthermore, each rotary blade includes upper and lower sides that respectively have an axial flow guiding rib, and a free section that is inclined to form a radial flow section. Thereby, once the rotor (40) is put in rotation, air flow amount and pressure are increased by means of the axial flow guiding ribs (61) that create an uniform air flow. As a result, rotor deviation and floating force are reduced, thereby reducing mechanical frictions and parasitic noise.

Abstract: It has been discovered that divalent metal oxides other than zinc oxide (ZnO) perform equivalently as activators in preparing asphalt polymer compositions. Typically, the crosslinker in these compositions is sulfur. Divalent metal oxides such as cupric oxide (CuO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and calcium oxide (CaO) provide alternative activators to give versatility to designing asphalt polymer compositions. In addition, some of these alternative divalent metal oxides are less expensive than the traditionally used ZnO.

Abstract: A coupling structure for bearing and bushing. The structure includes a ball bearing, a washer and an oil-retained bearing housed sequentially in a housing chamber of a bushing. The housing chamber has one end formed a lip opening for anchoring the bearings and the washer such that the bearings and the washer are allowed to attain precise positioning and concentricity, with reduced vibration, and prevent lubrication oil of the oil-retained bearing from flowing to the ball bearing to effectively minimize noise and vibration.

Abstract: A coupling structure for bearing and bushing comprises a ball bearing, a washer and an oil-retained bearing housed sequentially in a housing chamber of a bushing. The housing chamber has one end formed a lip opening for anchoring the bearings and the washer such that the bearings and the washer are allowed to attain precise positioning and concentricity, and reduced vibration, and prevent lubrication oil of the oil-retained bearing from flowing to the ball bearing thereby effectively prevent noise and vibration from taking place.

Abstract: An improved impregnated bearing for air fans comprises a bearing which has a spindle aperture running through two ends thereof. The spindle aperture has an expanded bore of a greater diameter than the spindle aperture formed at a selected location thereof, and the spindle aperture has a front aperture and a rear aperture which have an equal diameter, whereby to increase matching precision of the bearing, reduce friction area, greatly decrease heat generation and increase durability of the bearing.

Abstract: An air ventilation structure for D.C. brushless air fans provides a selected number of side apertures on the side wall of the air fan casing and slot openings at the front end of the air fan rotor. Through the side apertures and slot openings, high temperature generated during the air fan operation will be carried away and air ventilation in the air fan will increase thereby increase the air fan durability.

Abstract: A positioning structure for air fan induction element and stator is capable of precisely positioning an air fan induction element and a stator in an air fan. The induction element is located at a desired position on a circuit board. The position is defined by a circle center coincided with the center of a shaft opening of the circuit board, and a zone defined by a base line ±10 degrees (for quadruple-pole stators), with the base line formed by intersecting the circuit board with an equipartition plane of a front end and a rear end of two neighboring and opposing pole struts, or a zone defined by a base line ±5 degrees (for octonary-pole stators), with the base line formed by intersecting the circuit board with the equipartition plane of the front pole end of an upper pole sheet and the rear pole end of a lower pole sheet.

Abstract: An improved D.C. brushless air fan comprises a rotor, a stator and a casing. The rotor has vanes mounting to a spindle and has a juncture with an oil cap located at the juncture. The oil cap has an annular oil trough to prevent oil from spinning out. The stator has a lower insulation plate which has inverse hooks formed in diagonal fashion. The casing has a center strut and latch sections symmetrical about the axis of the strut matching and engageable with the inverse hooks. The latch sections have axial grooves extending to the bottom thereof.

Abstract: A high strength buckable rivet made of an alloy consisting of titanium and columbium, the optimum proportion being about 55% titanium and about 45% columbium. The method of making this rivet includes the steps of cold forming a cylindrical blank so as to form a head and shank of the rivet and cold working the head and a portion of a shank of the rivet so as to leave a ductile tail portion capable to form a buck tail, the optimum length of the ductile portion being about 0.8 times the diameter of the rivet shank.