Abstract: An anti-squeal shim includes at least a first metal layer and an elastomer layer that is bonded to the first metal layer. The at least first metal layer is configured as a first electrode for electrical connection to a resistance measuring system, and the elastomer layer is configured with structural spatial features that enable the elastomer layer to obtain a reduced thickness when subjected to a mechanical force in a direction perpendicular to the elastomer layer.

Abstract: An anti-squeal shim includes at least a first metal layer and an elastomer layer that is bonded to the first metal layer. The at least first metal layer is configured as a first electrode for electrical connection to a resistance measuring system, and the elastomer layer is configured with structural spatial features that enable the elastomer layer to obtain a reduced thickness when subjected to a mechanical force in a direction perpendicular to the elastomer layer.

Abstract: A method, system and program product for managing and responding to receiving of mail items including the capture of a digital image by a mail item recipient taken of the outside of the mail item that includes the recipient and sender address blocks using, for example, a personal mobile intelligent communication device, and decoding a postal service barcode such as an Intelligent Mail Barcode.

Abstract: An automatic dispenser capable of delivering accurate quantities of fodder and minimizing waste is disclosed, which dispenser includes a closing mechanism having a plate that scrapes against a wall of the dispenser as the closing mechanism is actuated to reduce the build-up of fodder on the wall of the dispenser.

Abstract: A scraper conveyor comprising a conveyor chain or wire provided with a plurality of transverse scraper discs and passing along a closed path at least partly defined by a stationary conveyor channel or a tube extending from a material inlet station and past at least one receiver station, in which the material is dispensable through outlet openings in said channel or tube. The conveyor chain or wire is driven by a driving wheel engaging the transverse scraper discs, with the driving wheel being a circumferentially substantially smooth wheel having an outer cross sectional shape which conditions a frictional engagement between the wheel and the wheel periphery engaging portions of the outer edges of the scraper members. A tightener is provided for tightening the moved element of the conveyor about the driving wheel sufficiently to ensure a firm frictional engagement between these parts.