Abstract: A drip bib for use with a printhead of an imaging device includes a plate having an upper surface having an upper edge, an intermediate surface angled with respect to the upper surface, and a lower edge. The intermediate surface includes a plurality of fastener openings. The lower edge includes a drip point projecting from the lower edge with remaining portions of the lower edge being upturned and angled downwardly from at least one end of the lower edge toward the drip point. A plurality of protrusions protrudes from a back side of the upper surface. The protrusions in the plurality of protrusions are spaced from each other and proximate the upper edge.

Abstract: A drip bib for use with a printhead of an imaging device includes a plate having an upper surface having an upper edge, an intermediate surface angled with respect to the upper surface, and a lower edge. The intermediate surface includes a plurality of fastener openings. The lower edge includes a drip point projecting from the lower edge with remaining portions of the lower edge being upturned and angled downwardly from at least one end of the lower edge toward the drip point. A plurality of protrusions protrudes from a back side of the upper surface. The protrusions in the plurality of protrusions are spaced from each other and proximate the upper edge.

Abstract: A latching mechanism is provided on a Drum Maintenance Unit (drum maintenance unit). The latching mechanism releasably secures the drum maintenance unit to a media device when installed in the media device and provides an electrical connection. The latching mechanism contacts with a locking tab and a data connection that may be located on a receiving portion of the media device. This arrangement allows the latching mechanism to simultaneously latch and connect with a receiving portion of the media device. The latching device of the connection device may be provided to releasably lock with the media device until a predetermined amount of force is applied.

Abstract: A mounting scheme for a drum maintenance unit oiling roller assembly utilizing an end cap keeps the roller center justified on the image and/or keeps the oiling part of the roller centered on the image through a wide range of roller variation.

Abstract: A metering blade suspension system utilizes a leaf spring that performs multiple combined functions such as supporting a metering blade assembly, controlling the angle, position and/or load of the blade assembly while allowing the assembly to pivot in a quasi-frictionless motion, locking the blade assembly in place, providing an electrical connection and/or bleeding static charge.

Abstract: A system for applying a liquid to a support surface in an imaging apparatus comprises an application surface that applies liquid to the support surface; and a filter positioned in relation t the application surface such that liquid removed from the support surface passes through the filter to the application surface.

Abstract: A drum maintenance unit (drum maintenance unit) to reduce build up of electrostatic charge within a printer device. The drum maintenance unit may have a static shield positioned to reduce the build up of an electrostatic charge and to act as a physical barrier by preventing discarded oil from becoming airborne and returning to the oiling roller unfiltered. The static shield may also be utilized to retain and house the filtration system of the drum maintenance unit thus reducing part count and manufacturing time.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for producing a lightened SiC structure, especially for the production of a lightened mirror, with the following stages: cutting of a preform with a honeycomb-shaped structure whose voiles have an organic matrix and a fibrous reinforcement, pyrolysis of this honeycomb-shaped structural preform so as to solely preserve the carbon, silicidation of the carbon of the preform so as to obtain a microporous SiC core, infiltrating type reinforcement by means of a SiC chemical vapor phase depositing of the voiles of the honeycomb structure of the core, embodiment of a felt sheet and assembling on at least one face of the core of the embodied sheet and densification of this sheet so as to obtain at least one SiC skin on the surface of the core. The invention also concerns the structure obtained.

Abstract: In a method of decalcification of purified sugar factory juices from a sugar factory process the juices, containing calcium ions, are sent onto an Na.sup.+ or K.sup.+ form strongly cationic ion exchange resin where the calcium ions are replaced with sodium and/or potassium ions. The ion exchange resin is then subject to regeneration (or washing) with dilute molasses. In a first variant of the method, the molasses is sent to the ion exchange resin in a cocurrent configuration. In a second variant, the molasses is sent to the ion exchange resin in a countercurrent configuration. This method can be used in a process to manufacture sugar from sugar beet or sugar cane.

Abstract: A process for the production of a panel, of the honeycomb support type clad on opposite sides with a skin of carbon/carbon or carbon/ceramic composite. A honeycomb support is produced by pyrolysis of a carbon cloth pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin. Skins are produced from carbon cloth pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin. The support and the skins are assembled with a carbon cloth pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin between them. The assembly is polymerized and then pyrolyzed. Finally, a chemical infiltration in vapor phase is carried out for densification and reinforcement of the bonding of the assembly. Used in the production of structures requiring very high dimensional stability, such as those used in outer space.

Abstract: Process and system for protecting an oxidizable material against oxidation.The process according to the invention consists of forming a gas-permeable body (1) having open pores (28), a first surface (2) intended to come into contact with an oxidizing gaseous flow (4) liable to oxidize the body and a second surface (6) opposite to the first surface and injecting an oxygen-free protective gas (8) through the second surface (6) leading to disturbances in the material giving it a protection against oxidation.

Abstract: Process for the production of a composite material protected against oxidation and the material obtained by the process. The invention relates to a process for the production of a material incorporating a composite body on which an aluminum nitride layer is directly deposited and then a tight layer of a refractory oxide in order to ensure its protection against environmental oxidation. The aluminum nitride layer is attached to the composite by an aluminum carbide layer. The oxide layer is an alumina layer.

Abstract: The process includes impregnating carbon threads with molten pitch in an impregnation tank 4, shaping them by means of a short die 8, subjecting the so thread to thermal treatment by progressive heating while it is continuously passed through a treatment furnace 9, then cutting the shaped member when it leaves the furnace.

Abstract: A process for making a composite material wherein carbon reinforcing fibers may be coated with a carbon coating and a silicon carbide coating. The fibers are then densified in a carbon-based matrix, covered by a first silicon carbide layer, optionally sealed by a second silicon carbide coating, then an aluminum nitride or hafnium nitride coating and finally an outer alumina coating are applied. This stainless material can be used as a heat shield for space shuttles.

Abstract: The composite material according to the invention has carbon reinforcing fibres (2) coated with a carbon coating (6) and then a SiC coating (8), embedded in a carbon-based matrix, covered by an outer silicon carbide layer (10), sealed by a silicon carbide coating (14), then an aluminium or hafnium nitride coating (16) and finally an outer alumina coating (18). This stainless material can be used as a heat shield for space shuttles.

Abstract: A process for the production of a composite material with matrix and reinforcing fibers of carbon. The process comprises: (a) forming a porous substrate (2) of carbon fibers; (b) covering the surface of each fiber wih a fine silicon carbide coating (6) by chemical vapor deposition; (c) shaping the substrate; (d) embedding the substrate in a carbon matrix (4) containing at most 20% by weight siliconcarbide; (e) covering the outer surface of the matrix with an outer silicon carbide covering (10) which contains cracks (12); and (f) filling the cracks in the outer covering with at least a borosilicate glass (16).

Abstract: Composite material with matrix and reinforcing fibres of carbon and its production process.The composite material according to the invention comprises a substrate (2) of carbon fibres covered with a fine silicon carbide coating (6) and embedded in a carbon matrix (4) containing 2 to 10% by weight silicon carbide, an outer silicon carbide covering (10), followed by a first filling of the cracks with silica (14) and a second filling with borosilicate glass (16) (SiO.sub.2 -B.sub.2 O.sub.3).This unoxidizable material can in particular be used as a heat shield for a spacecraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing thermal protection material or piece. According to the process of the invention, a first solution is prepared, comprising a dispersant agent non-solvent of the resin, an emulsifying agent in which said fibers are suspended, and a second solution comprising said liquid resin selected from the thermostable and thermosetting resins having a fixed carbon content greater than 45% by weight, an emulsifying agent identical to that used in the first solution, a solvent of the resin and a dispersant medium identical to that used in the first solution and miscible with said solvent, the first and the second solution are mixed until a homogeneous liquid phase is obtained, the material or the piece is formed, drained, dried and hardened by an appropriate baking.Application of the protection material thus obtained for the equipment of a missile propellant stage.

Abstract: Aqueous sugar solutions are agitated in a batch process with strong cation exchange resin, optionally mixed with anion exchange resin, or with a mixture of weak acid cation exchange resin in the hydrogen form an anion exchange resin, under closely defined time and temperature conditions to effect decationization or deionization without the degree of cooling and dilution required in conventional fixed bed processes. In the presence of strong acid cation exchange resin the temperature is 20.degree. to 40.degree. C. and the contact time between sugar and resin is at most 20 minutes, unacceptable levels of inversion thereby being avoided. When weak acid resin is used as the cation exchange resin the temperature is 20.degree. to 90.degree. C. and the contact time is at most 90 minutes. When mixed anion and cation exchange resins are used color bodies are removed from the sugar solution.