Abstract: Disclosed is a two-level modular passenger seating structure mounted in the compartment of a transport device, between a floor and a ceiling. The modular structure consists in a rigid structure defined by—two parallel vertical side walls extending parallel to the longitudinal axis,—a rear structure,—a lower structure resting on the floor of the compartment and attached to same, and—an upper structure rigidly connected to the ceiling of the compartment, and lower cells and upper cells between the walls and structures. The lower and upper cells are open to one of the side walls. Passengers access the lower cells of the lower level from the side of one vertical side wall of the rigid structure and at a first level of the compartment, and passengers access the upper cells of the upper lever from the opposite side, at a relatively raised level.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for curing polymers and polymer composites with X-rays generated by the bremsstrahlung effect, using a high power, high energy electron beam. The process generates X-rays with sufficient throughput and penetration for commercial use. The present invention employs high power, high energy electron beams to create the X-rays. The beams are typically run at energies ranging from 1 MeV to 10 MeV, preferably from 3 MeV to 10 MeV, and more preferably from 5 MeV to 7 MeV. The beams typically have powers ranging from 30 kW or higher, preferably 80 kW or higher, more preferably 100 kW of higher, and ideally at least 200 kW. Suitable polymers and polymer composites include, but are not limited to, polymeric molding materials, fiber reinforced molding materials, reactive monomer impregnated wood, similar and dissimilar materials bonded through adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic suspension member of the plastic material and of the spring or ball and socket type or the like, that comprises a base (2) and a head (3) between which is provided an elastic suspension member (4). The elastic member (1) comprises a central longitudinal suspension axis (A). According to the invention, the elastic suspension member (4) comprises three identical elastic structures (5, 6, 7) each including at least two rectilinear or substantially rectilinear juxtaposed arms (8) connected by pairs by a hinge (9) in order to define one or more suspension Vs each active in a suspension plane (P, P?, P?) perpendicular to said hinge (9). The suspension planes (P, P?, P?) of the three elastic structures (5, 6, 7) intersect each other at the axis of said longitudinal axis (A), and the suspension planes (P, P?, P?) are offset by pairs by an angle of about 120°.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for curing polymers and polymer composites with X-rays generated by the bremsstrahlung effect, using a high power, high energy electron beam. The process generates X-rays with sufficient throughput and penetration for commercial use. The present invention employs high power, high energy electron beams to create the X-rays. The beams are typically run at energies ranging from 1 MeV to 10 MeV, preferably from 3 MeV to 10 MeV, and more preferably from 5 MeV to 7 MeV. The beams typically have powers ranging from 30 kW or higher, preferably 80 kW or higher, more preferably 100 kW of higher, and ideally at least 200 kW. Suitable polymers and polymer composites include, but are not limited to, polymeric molding materials, fiber reinforced molding materials, reactive monomer impregnated wood, similar and dissimilar materials bonded through adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for irradiation of a product pallet having four vertical faces by a photon beam such as an X-ray beam, a gamma source or similar, consisting in an irradiation procedure comprising the following steps: introducing the product pallet into an irradiation zone according to a horizontal translation movement, submitting said product pallet to said photon beam, the source of which having a vertical movement, the horizontal translation movement of the product pallet and the vertical movement of the beam resulting in the irradiation of a vertical face of said product pallet, moving out said product pallet from the irradiation zone. giving a rotation of substantially 90° to said product pallet using rotation means, repeating said irradiation process until at least the four vertical faces of said product pallet have been irradiated.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus and method for irradiating a product package, comprising a radiation source directing a radiation beam along a beam direction towards said product package, conveying means for transporting said product package past said radiation source along a transport path, and reflecting means located on at least one side of the plane formed by said beam direction and said transport path. By adjusting the distance and angle of the reflecting means to the conveyor and beam, and improved dose uniformity ratio is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus and method for irradiating a product package, comprising a radiation source directing a radiation beam along a beam direction towards said product package, conveying means for transporting said product package past said radiation source along a transport path, and reflecting means located on at least one side of the plane formed by said beam direction and said transport path. By adjusting the distance and angle of the reflecting means to the conveyor and beam, and improved dose uniformity ratio is obtained.