Abstract: A Mobile Autonomous Solar-Wind Electrical Station (MASWES) comprises an offshore container (2), which equipped with a reinforced case (18); a reinforced grillage (19) provided by at least two beams laid along, and plurality beams laid across the container (2); at least two reinforced internal columns (42) arranged in opposite corners of the container (2) and between the grillage (19) and the middle part of the reinforced case (18); a plurality of light reflecting mats (21); a plurality of movable screw-piles (22), which in the transport position are stored in the plurality of cylindrical channels (38); at least two monolithic towers or telescopic masts (52) of powerful horizontal-axis wind turbines (23) providing at least 10 kW power each with blades and wind vanes taken off in the transport position.

Abstract: A Mobile Autonomous Solar-Wind Electrical Station (MASWES) comprises an offshore container (2), which equipped with a reinforced case (18); a reinforced grillage (19) provided by at least two beams laid along, and plurality beams laid across the container (2); at least two reinforced internal columns (42) arranged in opposite comers of the container (2) and between the grillage (19) and the middle part of the reinforced case (18); a plurality of light reflecting mats (21); a plurality of movable screw-piles (22), which in the transport position are stored in the plurality of cylindrical channels (38); at least two monolithic towers or telescopic masts (52) of powerful horizontal-axis wind turbines (23) providing at least 10 kW power each with blades and wind vanes taken off in the transport position.

Abstract: A system for confirming pairing of a tractor and a trailer includes the trailer having: a controller, capable of short-range wireless communications; and an electronic control unit (ECU), configured to generate and transmit an anti-lock braking system (ABS) check signal including a unique trailer identifier to the tractor, such that a short-range wireless connection between the controller and the tractor is established using the unique trailer identifier transmitted with the ABS check signal.

Abstract: A controller for mobile hydraulic equipment includes a radio receiver, hydraulic controller, and display unit. The controller further includes terminals configurable to function as a combination of analog or digital inputs or outputs according to the system requirements. A user interface included on the controller permits an operator to select a desired function for each terminal and to configure the controller according to the application requirements.

Abstract: A controller for mobile hydraulic equipment includes a radio receiver, hydraulic controller, and display unit. The controller further includes terminals configurable to function as a combination of analog or digital inputs or outputs according to the system requirements. A user interface included on the controller permits an operator to select a desired function for each terminal and to configure the controller according to the application requirements.

Abstract: A controller for mobile hydraulic equipment includes a radio receiver, hydraulic controller, and display unit. The controller further includes terminals configurable to function as a combination of analog or digital inputs or outputs according to the system requirements. A user interface included on the controller permits an operator to select a desired function for each terminal and to configure the controller according to the application requirements.

Abstract: A controller for mobile hydraulic equipment includes a radio receiver, hydraulic controller, and display unit. The controller further includes terminals configurable to function as a combination of analog or digital inputs or outputs according to the system requirements. A user interface included on the controller permits an operator to select a desired function for each terminal and to configure the controller according to the application requirements.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a supporting rotor assembly (15) and ball bearings (13, 14) supporting the rotor. Each ball bearing (13, 14) has a plurality of balls (22). Each bearing (13, 14) has an inner race (20) and an outer race (21) and at least the outer race (21) has an increased outer diameter.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a rotor (15) and a ball bearing assembly (14) supporting the rotor (15). The ball bearing assembly (14) has at least one ball (22). The bearing (14) has an inner (20) and an outer race (21), and the outer race (21) has an increased outer diameter.

Abstract: A dental handpiece has a rotor assembly (10) with a rotor (15a) and two ball bearing assemblies (13, 14) supporting a rotor (15a). At least one of the ball bearing assemblies (13, 14) has a ball (20) and a retainer (21). The retainer (21) has at least one grease retaining groove (30, 50) or void (51) therein.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) of the type having a body (11), a head (13) and a neck (12), is improved by having at least one portion of the handpiece (10) formed by metal injection molding or MIM. The use of MIM allows for improved fabrication and function. According to one aspect of the invention, the head (13) and neck (12) of the handpiece (10) are MIM-formed as a single or unitary piece.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a supporting rotor assembly (15) and ball bearings (13, 14) supporting the rotor. Each ball bearing (13, 14) has a plurality of balls (22). Each bearing (13, 14) has an inner race (20) and an outer race (21) and at least the outer race (21) has an increased outer diameter.

Abstract: A dual-string tension dynamometer (1) utilizes two strings (10, 11) wrapped around approximately ninety degrees of a test wheel (12). The lateral forces (E, F) are balanced such that the total lateral force net value is zero. The results reflect purely torsional loading.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a supporting rotor assembly (15) and ball bearings (13, 14) supporting the rotor. Each ball bearing (13, 14) has a plurality of balls (22). Each bearing (13, 14) has an inner race (20) and an outer race (21) and at least the outer race (21) has an increased outer diameter.

Abstract: A method of balancing a set of rotating turbine elements includes measuring imbalance in the rotating elements; adding or removing material to or from at least two correction planes in the turbine set at an angular location measured during the imbalance measurement; and, if necessary, repeating said steps of measuring and removing until a predetermined balance is achieved.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a rotor (15) and a ball bearing assembly (13, 14) supporting the rotor (15). At least one of the ball bearing assemblies (13, 14) has a ball (20) and a retainer (21). The retainer (21) has at least one grease retaining groove (30, 50) or void (51) therein.

Abstract: Improvements in material-to-material connections are provided. For example, metal-to-metal connections are improved, such as the interface connection between a dental handpiece bur tube (10) and a component such as a bearing (12). At least one marking, such as a laser marking (20) is provided such that an amount of excavate material (21) is excavated from the marking (20). When a component such as a bearing (12) is positioned upon the bur tube (10), a portion of the excavate material (21) is physically impinged between the two components (10, 12) filling any spaces or gaps therebetween.

Abstract: Improvements in material-to-material connections are provided. For example, metal-to-metal connections are improved, such as the interface connection between a dental handpiece bur tube (10) and a component such as a bearing (12). At least one marking, such as a laser marking (20) is provided such that an amount of excavate material (21) is excavated from the marking (20). When a component such as a bearing (12) is positioned upon the bur tube (10), a portion of the excavate material (21) is physically impinged between the two components (10, 12) filling any spaces or gaps therebetween.

Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) of the type having a body (11), a head (13) and a neck (12), is improved by having at least one portion of the handpiece (10) formed by metal injection molding or MIM. The use of MIM allows for improved fabrication and function. According to one aspect of the invention, the head (13) and neck (12) of the handpiece (10) are MIM-formed as a single or unitary piece.

Abstract: A method of balancing a set of rotating turbine elements includes measuring imbalance in the rotating elements; adding or removing material to or from at least two correction planes in the turbine set at an angular location measured during the imbalance measurement; and, if necessary, repeating said steps of measuring and removing until a predetermined balance is achieved.