Abstract: A duct board material comprises a substantially rigid fiber glass board having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an exterior facing adhered to the exterior surface, and a bonded, non-woven mat facing adhered to the interior surface. The mat has a plurality of parallel or substantially parallel fibers oriented in a longitudinal direction of the duct board material.

Abstract: Material is incrementally deposited using material directed toward a deposition zone. The scan path of the directed material is controlled according to a path plan derived to minimise or reduce derivation from an ideal uniform temperature profile for the deposit during the deposition process. A path plan having an angled scan passes intersecting or over-crossing (for example in a mirrorbox path plan) is preferred.

Abstract: A system for incrementally depositing material includes a delivery system for directing a material toward a deposition zone (5), a monitoring system for monitoring a parameter of the deposited (a) material and a processing system (11) arranged to obtain a monitored value for the parameter, derive a predicted future parameter value for the monitored parameter, compare the predicted value with a reference parameter value for the monitored parameter, and produce a control output based on the comparison of the predicted value with the reference value, the control output being capable of modifying operation of the system. The parameter monitored has the tendency to vary over time (and space), and the processing means ensure that control output is not based upon the difference between an originally monitored parameter value and a reference value but rather between a prediction generated value (accouting for passage of time or spacital difference) and the reference value.

Abstract: An automatic two-speed transmission for a fishing reel comprises a spool mounted on a spool shaft, a drive sleeve mounted on a drive shaft disposed parallel to the spool shaft. A low gear driver nonrotatably mounted on the drive shaft engages the low gear when the low gear rotates at a speed less than the drive shaft, the low gear driver disengaging from the low gear when the low gear rotates at a speed greater than the drive shaft. The low gear drives a low pinion gear that turns the spool. A high gear is disposed on the drive sleeve between clutch washers, the clutch washers providing frictional resistance against the high gear in order to engage the high gear, which in turn engages a high pinion gear that turns the spool. A tension preset device selectably adjusts the drive sleeve and the drive shaft axially relative to each other, squeezing the high gear between the clutch washers.

Abstract: An automatic two-speed transmission for a fishing reel comprises a spool mounted on a spool shaft, a drive sleeve mounted on a drive shaft disposed parallel to the spool shaft. A low gear driver nonrotatably mounted on the drive shaft engages the low gear when the low gear rotates at a speed less than the drive shaft, the low gear driver disengaging from the low gear when the low gear rotates at a speed greater than the drive shaft. The low gear drives a low pinion gear that turns the spool. A high gear is disposed on the drive sleeve between clutch washers, the clutch washers providing frictional resistance against the high gear in order to engage the high gear, which in turn engages a high pinion gear that turns the spool. A tension preset device selectably adjusts the drive sleeve and the drive shaft axially relative to each other, squeezing the high gear between the clutch washers.

Abstract: A duct board material, comprises a rigid fiber glass board having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The rigid fiberglass board having a density that is less than 69.9 kilograms/meter3 (4.36 lb./foot3). An exterior facing is adhered to the exterior surface. A bonded, non-woven mat facing is adhered to the interior surface, wherein the duct board material has an elastic modulus-moment of inertia product of at least 475 pound-inch2.

Abstract: Process for dewatering organic liquids admixed with water wherein the admixture is brought into contact with a molecular sieve. The moleculat sieve is pretreated so as to reduce its acid site concentration and attain an ammonia TPD value of 18 mmol/g or less prior to contact with the admixture. The present invention relates to a process for dewatering organic liquids admixed with water, said process comprising bringing the admixture into contact with a molecular sieve, characterized in that the molecular sieve is pretreated so as to reduce its acid site concentration and attain an ammonia TPD value of 18 mmol/g or less prior to contact with the admixture.

Abstract: An air conditioner cooling apparatus which is designed to be used in conjunction with a cabinet type air conditioner that has an air exhaust portal which has an exhaust airflow,path and a length of condenser coils. The cooling apparatus comprises a paddle which is to be placed within the exhaust airflow path and upon operation of the air conditioner, the paddle is to be pivoted from a crosswise position relative to the airflow path to an inclined position relative to the airflow path. The pivoting of the paddle connects by a linkage assembly to a control arm with this control arm to be raised from a lower position to an upper position when the air conditioner is activated. The control arm connects to a water supply valve which is opened when the air conditioner is turned on with water to be caused to flow through the valve to a series of discharge nozzles with this water to be dispensed onto the condenser coils of the air conditioner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dewatering organic liquids admixed with water, said process comprising bringing the admixture into contact with a molecular sieve, characterized in that the molecular sieve is pretreated so as to reduce its acid site concentration and attain an ammonia TPD value of 18 mmol/g or less prior to contact with the admixture.

Abstract: A process for treating sulphate-containing waste water comprises introducing a feedstock comprising sulphate-containing waste water, into a pond. The sulphate-containing waste water is subjected to biological sulphate reduction in the pond, thereby to convert dissolved sulphate anions to dissolved sulphide anions. Treated waste water, containing the dissolved sulphide anions, is withdrawn from the pond.

Abstract: A process for treating metal-containing acid water comprises adding an alkaline aqueous component to metal-containing acid water, thereby to raise the pH of the acid water and to cause metals therein to precipitate. The precipitated metals are separated from the water in a separation stage. The water is then passed to a biological alkalinity generating stage wherein the alkalinity of the water is increased biologically. The alkaline aqueous component, which is added to the metal-containing acid water, is withdrawn from the alkalinity generating stage. Treated water is also withdrawn from the alkalinity generating stage.

Abstract: A process for treating acid water process comprises raising the alkalinity of an aqueous component by means of algae, and separating algae from the aqueous component, thereby to obtain a purified alkaline aqueous component. The purified alkaline aqueous component is added to acid water, thereby raising the pH of the acid water.

Abstract: A two row harvester running gear is of a tricycle type with all wheels being hydraulically driven and with a center rear wheel that is steerable and smaller than the two front wheels. The running gear configuration provides sharper turns in muddy fields without bulldozing, and space for side mounting pilers adjacent the front wheels and inboard of them to minimize the number and degree of changes of direction in cut cane travel. Closed loop and parallel connections of an hydraulic power system rotates all wheels for a common linear speed, and at torques relative to the size and positioning thereof for maximum traction.

Abstract: A two row harvester running gear is of a tricycle type with all wheels being hydraulically driven and with a center rear wheel that is steerable and smaller than the two front wheels. The running gear configuration provides sharper turns in muddy fields without bulldozing, and space for side mounting pilers adjacent the front wheels and inboard of them to minimize the number and degree of changes of direction in cut cane travel. Closed loop and parallel connections of an hydraulic power system rotates all wheels for a common linear speed, and at torques relative to the size and positioning thereof for maximum traction.

Abstract: In a self-propelled, hydraulic four wheel drivetwo row cane harvester having a four-row piler with a main power source driving variable volume pumps for propulsion and operation; structural and operational improvements of a shortened wheel base, outward extension of right rear center carrier, individual suspension of rear wheels for stability on uneven ground, steerable rear wheels differentially linked by means of bell crank linkages, single articulation pilers having multiple row piling capacity, adjustable cane butt deflectors, and a combination range and speed controls with independent adjustments of ranges ground chain speeds and unit control of the cut cane carrier chains of all speeds within the set range.

Abstract: Two pairs of cane gatherers are mounted forwardly on a four-wheeled power train, for driving a plurality of constant and variable volume hydraulic pumps, the cane gatherers being provided with gathering chains for holding and moving cane through a pair of cane passageways defined thereby and by sticker and moving chains mounted for endless rotation for guiding two rows of cane to cane toppers and cutters mounted in each passageway, and then to a pair of articulated pilers mounted on the rear of the power train. Cut-cane passageways through the pilers are defined by cane moving chains and rub bars. The pilers in one articulated position lay the cut cane of one row just behind the cut cane of the second row in a continuous transverse windrow across the cut rows and behind the power train and in a second articulated position lay the cut cane across adjacent cut rows. Front wheels are pivotable up to 90.degree.

Abstract: A harvesting topper comprising an upstanding carrier having an axis and a side surface. The carrier is circular in cross-section transverse to said axis and has at least one deflector attached to its side surface. The deflector has side edges which are substantially circumferentially spaced from each other on the carrier. Means are provided for rotatably mounting the topper on a harvesting machine.