Abstract: Systems and methods for installing wear components in a jaw crusher without requiring personnel to enter the crushing chamber. In one aspect, a liner assembly includes locating features that engage corresponding pins on a crusher frame to automatically align the assembly for the installation of external fasteners. In another aspect, a jaw die retention system uses externally operated jacking members to push a retaining wedge and jaw die into a “service position,” allowing the jaw die to be safely rigged and replaced from outside the crusher. The jacking members are then retracted, and an external retaining fastener is tightened to pull the die into its “operational position.” These systems can be applied to both stationary and movable jaws, significantly improving maintenance, safety and efficiency.

Abstract: Systems and methods for installing wear components in a jaw crusher without requiring personnel to enter the crushing chamber. In one aspect, a liner assembly includes locating features that engage corresponding pins on a crusher frame to automatically align the assembly for the installation of external fasteners. In another aspect, a jaw die retention system uses externally operated jacking members to push a retaining wedge and jaw die into a “service position,” allowing the jaw die to be safely rigged and replaced from outside the crusher. The jacking members are then retracted, and an external retaining fastener is tightened to pull the die into its “operational position.” These systems can be applied to both stationary and movable jaws, significantly improving maintenance, safety and efficiency.

Abstract: An elevator system is provided that includes a car guiderail, a first counterweight guiderail, a second counterweight guiderail, an elevator machine, a first guiderail mount and a second guiderail mount. The elevator machine includes a frame, a motor, a brake and a sheave. The first guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the first and the second counterweight guiderails. The second guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the car guiderail independent of the first guiderail mount.

Abstract: A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

Abstract: An elevator system is provided that includes a car guiderail, a first counterweight guiderail, a second counterweight guiderail, an elevator machine, a first guiderail mount and a second guiderail mount. The elevator machine includes a frame, a motor, a brake and a sheave. The first guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the first and the second counterweight guiderails. The second guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the car guiderail independent of the first guiderail mount.

Abstract: A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid recirculation based integrity testing of porous material and to an apparatus and system for performing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid recirculation based integrity testing of porous material and to an apparatus and system for performing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid recirculation based integrity testing of porous material and to an apparatus and system for performing the same.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting disordered breathing in a patient and, in particular, to a method and apparatus for detecting patient snoring and/or for dynamically determining a snore detection threshold, and to a pressure support system and method of providing pressure support that uses this unique snore detection and/or snore detection dynamic adjustment technique to control the pressure provided to at patient.

Abstract: A control system and method is provided for controlling engagement of a vehicle master clutch (16) in response to a throttle operating parameter. The method includes the steps of determining a throttle operating parameter value and setting an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value. The method may include the steps of comparing the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value and setting the operating mode of the clutch based on the comparison step. The control system includes a microprocessor for receiving signals corresponding to a throttle operating parameter value. The microprocessor sets an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value or, optionally, the comparison of the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When an automatic power downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required, the engine acceleration (EA) is monitored and compared with an engine free acceleration (EFA) to detect a false Neutral condition and to take appropriate action accordingly. Alternatively, a false Neutral condition is detected when the Absolute Value of the rotational speed of the output shaft (OS) times the currently engaged gear ratio (GR) minus the rotational speed of the input shaft (IS) is less than a predetermined value (ABS((OS*GR)?IS)).

Abstract: A spindle and hub assembly for a vehicle wheel is constructed so that, in the event of a failure of the bearing arrangement rotatably supporting the hub on the spindle, separation of the hub from the spindle will not immediately occur but will be prevented for a period of time sufficient for the operator of the vehicle to safely continue to advance the vehicle to a location where corrective action may be taken. An annulus supported on the spindle is secured to the spindle by means separate from the annulus, and the annulus has an outside diameter large enough such that a shoulder located within the opening in the hub through which the spindle extends is capable of engaging the annulus in the absence of the bearing arrangement, thereby preventing the hub from separating from the spindle.

Abstract: The invention is a thermoplastic film having a heat resistant coating. The film is particularly useful in the preparation of bags and associated packaging systems that are used for protecting and packaging articles. Typically, the heat resistant coating has a melting range that is greater than the melting temperature of the thermoplastic film and exceeds the temperature of the heat generated during foam formation. As such, packaging films and bags that are prepared in accordance with the invention help prevent foam-in-bag cushions from fusing together. Particularly useful heat resistant coatings include ink varnishes and resins that are solvent-based, water-based, or energy cured.

Abstract: The invention is a thermoplastic film having a heat resistant coating. The film is particularly useful in the preparation of bags and associated packaging systems that are used for protecting and packaging articles. Typically, the heat resistant coating has a melting range that is greater than the melting temperature of the thermoplastic film and exceeds the temperature of the heat generated during foam formation. As such, packaging films and bags that are prepared in accordance with the invention help prevent foam-in-bag cushions from fusing together. Particularly useful heat resistant coatings include ink varnishes and resins that are solvent-based, water-based, or energy cured.

Abstract: The cigarette extender is a relatively stiff tipping paper an eighth-inch in width and a length equal to the width of the cigarette paper glued to an end of the cigarette paper. The stiff strip is rolled up with the cigarette paper. The stiff end becomes the mouthing end that does not soften excessively by saliva in the mouth to resist mouthing of particulate tobacco.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting disordered breathing in a patient and, in particular, to a method and apparatus for detecting patient snoring and/or for dynamically determining a snore detection threshold, and to a pressure support system and method of providing pressure support that uses this unique snore detection and/or snore detection dynamic adjustment technique to control the pressure provided to at patient.

Abstract: A dosimeter device that is fabricated from a flat member separated into panels along fold lines. In an illustrated embodiment, a first panel has two attenuators thereon, a first attenuator formed of a first material and a second attenuator formed of a second material. The first panel also has a window or opening formed thereon. A second panel also has two attenuators thereon, a third attenuator formed of the same material as the first attenuator on the first panel and a fourth attenuator formed of the same material as the second attenuator on the first panel. The second panel is separated from the first panel by a fold line, and the second panel also has a window or opening formed thereon. A third panel is separated from the second panel by a second fold line, and has a radiation sensitive member thereon.