Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing grain material to generate a consistently high densified grain with a desired length, shape and size. The densified grain processing apparatus comprises a die assembly, a cooling assembly and a break-off assembly. The method includes receiving the grain material by the die assembly and forcing the grain material through an extrusion passageway that evenly distributes the grain material into a plurality of orifices thereby producing a high density shaped grain before the grain material exits the die assembly. A coolant is pumped to a coolant passage by means of an at least one pump and cools the shaped grain by passing the shaped grain through at least one of the cooling tube inside a cooling chamber. The break-off assembly then breaks off a predetermined length of the shaped grain.

Abstract: An animal feed producing system comprises a compression screw assembly. The compression screw assembly includes at least a first screw, a second screw and a plurality of barrels. The first and second screws include a plurality of flights and roots. The plurality of screws is configured such that they include a plurality of sections. Each section comprises a set of plurality of flights and a plurality of roots configured to perform a specific compression function, such as perpendicular compression and lateral compression.

Abstract: A computer-usable storage medium having instructions embodied therein that when executed cause a computer system to perform a method for using an application platform for designing an application. An interface for developing an application is provided at a computer system. A plurality of components are provided at the interface for use in visually designing the application. A selection of a component from the plurality of components is received at the interface. A placement of the component in the application is received within the interface. The application is compiled with the component and the placement of the component such that the application executes natively on a target processor, and wherein the application is bound directly to a native graphics library associated with the target processor.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to modular workpiece support assemblies that are well suited for supporting large, irregularly shaped workpieces, such as curved aircraft workpieces. The modular workpiece support assemblies include a plurality of connected modular components which are pivotably attached to one another in order to adjust to the size, shape, and curvature of large, irregularly shaped workpieces. The modular components include support structures having a support platform coupled thereto for supporting a workpiece, and linking structures for coupling adjacent support structures to provide stability to the support legs.

Abstract: An animal feed producing system comprises a compression screw assembly. The compression screw assembly includes at least a first screw, a second screw and a plurality of barrels. The first and second screws include a plurality of flights and roots. The plurality of screws is configured such that they include a plurality of sections. Each section comprises a set of plurality of flights and a plurality of roots configured to perform a specific compression function, such as perpendicular compression and lateral compression.

Abstract: An insulation system and method are disclosed for insulating formed coils of hydroelectric machines, such as a hydroelectric generator. The system includes strand/turn insulation that may include one or more layers of different materials, depending upon the dielectric requirements. A ground wall insulation is applied over the group of turns. The coil may be sized in a slot cell section. Additional insulation layers are provided, including a slot corona suppression insulation that extends just beyond stator slots, a voltage grading layer, and an armor layer. Time temperature profiles and preheating may be used to cure coil sections via press and heat. The resulting system is suitable for installation in situ, and affords superior resistance to degradation.

Abstract: A method for binding data in an application. An expression is created via a framework based on input from a developer. The expression is received at an expression engine wherein the expression describes a relation between a first property of a first data of the application to a first property of a second data of the application. A binding is created between the first data and the second data based on the relation via the expression engine. The first property of the second data is changed based on a change to the first property of the first data wherein the changing occurs because of the binding. The receiving the expression, the creating the binding, and the changing the first property are orchestrated via the framework to manage when the expression is executed in the application.

Abstract: An insulation system and method are disclosed for insulating formed coils of electrical machines, such as motors and generators. The system and methods additionally apply to refurbishing of the formed coils. The system includes strand/turn insulation that may include one or more layers of different materials, depending upon the dielectric requirements. A ground wall insulation is applied over the group of turns. The coil may be sized in a slot cell section. Additional insulation layers are provided, including an armor layer. The various insulation layers may each be applied in one continuous wrap. The resulting system is highly adaptable to different machine designs and ratings, and affords superior resistance to degradation.

Abstract: A computer-usable storage medium having instructions embodied therein that when executed cause a computer system to perform a method for using an application platform for designing an application. An interface for developing an application is provided at a computer system. A plurality of components are provided at the interface for use in visually designing the application. A selection of a component from the plurality of components is received at the interface. A placement of the component in the application is received within the interface. The application is compiled with the component and the placement of the component such that the application executes natively on a target processor, and wherein the application is bound directly to a native graphics library associated with the target processor.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the present technique provides methods and apparatus for inserting coil windings into a stator. Advantageously, the windings may be wound in a vertical configuration to facilitate insertion of the windings into stator slots. Moreover, the exemplary embodiment provides a transfer tool that maintains the stepped and vertical configurations of the coil windings developed during winding upon separation of the wire from the winding form. Advantageously, the present technique may decrease motor fabrication times and improve motor performance.

Abstract: A dielectric, fire-resistant shelter apparatus is disclosed which affords temporary protection to individuals exposed to the open environment. The shelter apparatus includes a protective canopy which is movable between an open position for providing temporary cover and protection to individuals exposed to the environment and a closed, collapsed position for storage. The canopy is substantially dielectric and resistant to fire. A plurality of ribs interconnect with each other to support the canopy in its open position. Moreover, a plurality of struts are secured for supporting the ribs and canopy in the open position and for enabling the ribs and canopy to move to the closed collapsed position. Finally, at least one support element is provided for maintaining the relative positions of the struts, ribs and canopy when in the open position above a ground surface, the support element also being dielectric.

Abstract: A technique is provided for insulating a winding or coil for an electrical machine such as a motor. The coil is wound and placed in a taping station. Multiple layers of insulating tape are applied along an end region with leads bent back from the end region. The taping station permits the leads to be then placed over the insulated end region, and the main body region of the coil is similarly taped in a continuous uninterrupted manner. The tape wrap pitch may be varied along certain regions, where increased dielectric strength is desired. Following the insulating tape application, an armor tape may be applied over both the end region and the main region of the coil in a continuous uninterrupted manner. The coil can then be finished and assembled in a machine such as an electric motor stator.

Abstract: A technique is provided for insulating a winding or coil for an electrical machine such as a motor. The coil is wound and placed in a taping station. Multiple layers of insulating tape are applied along an end region with leads bent back from the end region. The taping station permits the leads to be then placed over the insulated end region, and the main body region of the coil is similarly taped in a continuous uninterrupted manner. The tape wrap pitch may be varied along certain regions, where increased dielectric strength is desired. Following the insulating tape application, an armor tape may be applied over both the end region and the main region of the coil in a continuous uninterrupted manner. The coil can then be finished and assembled in a machine such as an electric motor stator.

Abstract: A coated fertilizer is provided along with a method for producing the coated fertilizer, where the coated fertilizer has a coating made of at least one amine compound which is a primary, secondary or tertiary, straight or branched hydrocarbon chain amine or an amine containing a cyclic hydrocarbon radical and; a microcrystalline wax, a paraffin wax or a soft synthetic wax.

Abstract: A coated fertilizer is provided along with a method for producing the coated fertilizer, where the coated fertilizer has a coating made of at least one amine compound which is a primary, secondary or tertiary, straight or branched hydrocarbon chain amine or an amine containing a cyclic hydrocarbon radical and; a microcrystalline wax, a paraffin wax or a soft synthetic wax.

Abstract: Free-flowing solid particles are dried in a moving bed dryer by passing the particles adjacent to a heat exchanger plate containing a heated fluid while passing a dehumidified gas into the solid particles from a gas flow manifold in the heat exchanger plate.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a first portion including a bridge connecting spaced elongate fingers adapted to straddle a body portion of the fuel injector and be receivable in a receiving portion of a fuel rail cup. The elongate fingers include a reverse bend at a midpoint therealong and terminate in a bridging portion. The bent elongate fingers define finger segments on each side of the reverse bend. The finger segments diverge from the reverse bend part way toward the bridge and bridging portions and converge thereafter to form generally diamond shaped spring elements. A second portion of a generally planar shape having spaced legs engages slots in the injector body. The second portion includes a wall portion extending generally perpendicular to the spaced legs and connects with the bridging portion. When the injector is mounted in the fuel rail cup, the legs are received in slots in the injector body and the elongate finger segments are compressed between the fuel rail cup and the injector body.

Abstract: A method for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation which reduces sand packing in a producing well completed in a zone adjacent the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. The method includes the steps of producing a fluid from the formation which contains both a hydrocarbon phase and an aqueous phase, and simultaneously therewith, injecting a sand control agent, such as a quarternized acylated condensed alkanolamine, into the well adjacent the production zone at a rate to obtain a wellhead concentration of the agent in the aqueous phase in the produced fluid effective to flocculate the concomitantly produced sand particles. The sand particles so treated have a reduced tendency to pack in the well bore and are safely produced with the formation fluids. The method may be practiced in conjunction with conventional sand control techniques, or may be employed as the sole means of sand control.