Abstract: A method and device for optimizing tests of systems, in particular of an aircraft, including a first display module displaying a list of tests that can be executed by systems, a selection module allowing an operator to select a set of tests to be executed and communicate it to an optimization module which determines a sequence of tests representing an optimized execution of the set of tests to be executed, the sequence of tests being displayed by a second display module for an operator, a decision module generating either a first signal if the operator validates the sequence of tests, or a second signal if the operator cancels the sequence of tests, and a control module which, if the first signal is generated, commands the execution of the sequence of tests by each of the systems, and generates results of the execution thereof.

Abstract: A method and device for optimizing tests of systems, in particular of an aircraft, including a first display module displaying a list of tests that can be executed by systems, a selection module allowing an operator to select a set of tests to be executed and communicate it to an optimization module which determines a sequence of tests representing an optimized execution of the set of tests to be executed, the sequence of tests being displayed by a second display module for an operator, a decision module generating either a first signal if the operator validates the sequence of tests, or a second signal if the operator cancels the sequence of tests, and a control module which, if the first signal is generated, commands the execution of the sequence of tests by each of the systems, and generates results of the execution thereof.

Abstract: A linear electrodynamic-type motor, for compressing a fluid circulating in a cryocooler notably using a Stirling cycle, includes a translationally movable induction coil; a power-supply circuit adapted to deliver, to at least one induction coil, an AC power-supply current; a movable mass adopting a translational movement; an induction coil arranged so as to move a respective movable mass between a first position and a second position where the movable mass can compress the fluid; and a secondary circuit arranged to connect the terminals of at least one induction coil in short-circuit. The secondary circuit comprises a compensation component for producing a phase shift between the power-supply voltage and the power-supply current, so as to reduce the phase difference that the inductance of the induction coil produces.

Abstract: This motor includes: a translationally movable induction coil; a power-supply circuit adapted to deliver, to at least one induction coil, an AC power-supply current; a movable mass adopting a translational movement an induction coil arranged so as to move a respective movable mass between a first position and a second position where the movable mass can compress the fluid; a secondary circuit arranged to connect the terminals of at least one induction coil in short-circuit; The secondary circuit comprises a compensation component for producing a phase shift between the power-supply voltage and the power-supply current, so as to reduce the phase difference that the inductance of the induction coil produces.

Abstract: A temperature sensitive switching module for mounting against an outer surface of a container to control operation of a heater heating contents of the container, the switching module including: a temperature sensitive element arranged to deform in dependence upon its temperature to operate a switch; the temperature sensitive element being arranged within the module such that when the module is mounted on the surface of the container, the temperature sensitive element is disposed adjacent the surface of the container with one surface of the element exposed to the surface of the container so as to provide for direct radiated or conducted heat transfer from the container to the element over substantially the whole of the facing surface of the element.

Abstract: A retractable light assembly for a barbeque. The light assembly includes casing components that cooperate so that a light source is extendable from and retractable from an operation area of the barbeque. The light assembly includes an outer casing. The outer casing is hollow and includes a mount. The mount is attachable to the barbeque. An inner casing is sized and shaped to be extendably disposed in the outer casing and a light source is connected to the inner casing and operably attached to a power source. The light source is positioned in the inner casing so as to illuminate a work surface of the barbeque when the inner casing is in an extended condition from the outer casing.

Abstract: An illuminated knob assembly includes a base. The base includes an annular track on an upper base surface of the base. A PC board is disposed in the track. The PC board includes a plurality of light sources disposed on an upper board surface of the board. A light transmitting plate is positioned over the PC board so as to transmit light therethrough from the light sources. A bezel is fitted over the light transmitting plate and includes gradated openings corresponding to different conditions of operation. The openings permit light to pass therethrough from the light transmitting plate and a knob is disposed adjacent the bezel. The knob includes a light pointer configured to receive and transmit light from the light transmitting plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous or batch centrifugation solid-liquid separation process comprising simultaneously subjecting the solid-liquid mixture to localized magnetic field gradients and the centrifugation and to improved centrifugation solid-liquid separation processes wherein the improvement comprises simultaneously subjecting the solid-liquid mixture to a homogeneous magnetic field, a magnetic field gradient or both prior to and/or during the centrifugation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved cake-filtration solid-liquid separation process wherein the improvement comprises simultaneously subjecting the solid-liquid mixture to a homogeneous magnetic field, a magnetic field gradient or both and cake-filtration to accomplish separation.

Abstract: This invention uses a novel approach for the fabrication of low temperature superconducting (LTS) magnesium di-boride (MgB2) wire or cable. This approach employs the use of a “high temperature fiber or tape” as a high performance substrate material. High temperature fiber substrates are low-cost, round, light-weight, non-magnetic, and capable of withstanding, without degradation, the high reaction temperatures necessary to form the superconducting phase of Mg—B.

Abstract: An apparatus for detection of format accuracy of a web of corrugated board that comprises a first and second smooth liner and a corrugated paper web disposed there-between, is equipped with at least one sensor which detects grooves running in a conveying direction of the web of corrugated board, and/or a lengthwise cut, and/or lateral edges.

Abstract: An apparatus for detection of format accuracy of a web of corrugated board that comprises a first and second smooth liner and a corrugated paper web disposed there-between, is equipped with at least one sensor which detects grooves running in a conveying direction of the web of corrugated board, and/or a lengthwise cut, and/or lateral edges.

Abstract: The cutting device (1) for a continuous material, in particular a corrugated web, consists of rotating paired cutter bars (5, 6) mounted in bearings above one another, with blades (8) which run in the lengthwise direction of the cutter bars. Each cutter bar (5, 6) is connected directly with a driving motor (10) on each end (9). A synchronizing device (11, 12, 13) for the cutter bars (5, 6) is present.FIG. 1 is the main illustration.

Abstract: At least part of an electrostatic spraying installation for spraying an electrically conductive liquid product such as a coating product is grounded. The installation includes at least one intermediate storage tank that is electrically insulated from ground and at least one electrostatic sprayer device that is supplied from this intermediate storage tank. The electrostatic sprayer device is connected to a variable or switchable high-tension voltage source. The installation includes at least one electrical insulation device which incorporates a section of insulative conduit and a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet at respective ends of this conduit section. A piston movable in the conduit section scrapes its inside wall clean.

Abstract: A device for connecting two conduit parts, in particular two parts of a pollutant fluid circuit, comprises a first connector part enclosing a first valve member elastically urged towards a first valve seat to isolate a fluid outlet. A second connector part comprises a tubular element defining an inlet conduit and enclosing a second valve member elastically urged towards a second valve seat to isolate a fluid inlet. A system is provided for cleaning contacting surfaces of the two connector parts and in particular those of the two valve members. The valve members have respective complementary shape mutually contacting surfaces and are adapted to be movable conjointly while remaining in contact so as to enable the fluid to pass.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically detecting the end of or a tear in a web travelling through a corrugated cardboard installation or the like. A web sensing device having mutually opposed sensors positioned adjacent each edge of the web detects web tears or the end of the web. Automatic execution of a web splicing operation thereupon is effected by a control device which activates web-splicing means.