Abstract: A sher-thinnig lamellar gel detergent composition, employing non-neutralized fatty acid in a specific amount, depending on the total surfactant level. The weight % ratio of non-neutralized fatty acid to the total surfactant within a specific range, defined by the Gelling Index equation, results in gels with the desired properties. The inventive product offers an advantage of laundry pre-treater and a detergent in a single product.

Abstract: A method for detecting the ingress of liquid into an empty elongate hollow structure such as a support for an offshore platform which is at least in part submerged in a liquid. Sound is introduced into the structure by a sound generating device mounted within the hollow structure, the device comprising sound generating means and liquid detection means. When the liquid detection means detect an ingress of liquid into the structure, the sound generating means generate a sound in response to this detection. The generated sound propagates through the structure and sound is detected, and detection of the sound giving an indication of liquid ingress into the structure.

Abstract: Masks from which integrated circuits are manufactured are derived from layers found in integrated circuit designs. The mapping from design layers to mask layers produces masks with various essential properties. The operators that transform the design layers to the mask layers consist of the Boolean operations along with fattening and shrinking. This invention shortens the compute time used in carrying out these operations by keeping all temporary layers in main memory and never on disk, avoiding both disk space and access time as a result. Temporary layers are extra, intermediate layers used in computing the final mask layers. The savings are achieved by slicing the design into slightly overlapping pieces, each of which can fit in main memory, and carrying out the operations upon all layers of each piece before beginning the next piece.

Abstract: A retractable cargo bed includes a stationary frame adapted for mounting onto a deck of a truck and a travelling frame movable relative to the stationary frame between a retracted position and an extended position. A locking mechanism is provided which includes stop members secured to the bottom of the stationary frame at spaced intervals. A locking lever is carried by the travelling frame which is pivotally mounted for movement about an axis which is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the travelling frame between a downwardly angled locking position and a substantially horizontal release position. The locking lever is biased into the locking position. A release lever is provided for manually moving the locking lever to the release position.

Abstract: A probe (1) for use in sampling rods from a mass flow of parallel rods moving perpendicular to their axes, the probe comprising an elongate body of generally wedge shaped cross section which has first (7) and second (9) main faces diverging away from a narrow edge (3) to a wider base (5) and which is for mounting parallel to such rods to extend across and laterally beyond such mass flow with the narrow edge facing upstream; an elongate passage (10) extending within said body longitudinally thereof for accommodating a rod from such mass flow; a first elongate opening (21) in the first face through which a rod from such mass flow can fall laterally into said passage for longitudinal transport along said passage away from such mass flow; and a second elongate opening (25) through which a rod can drop laterally from said passage out of said body after such longitudinal transport.

Abstract: A device for restraining movement of a door which includes a housing, a foot and pedal pivotally mounted at least partially within the housing, and a first cog portion on the foot and a second cog portion on the pedal. The device is arranged such that the first and second cog portions are engaged whereby pivoting the pedal causes the entire foot to rotate between a non-restraint position where the foot is not in contact with the ground, and a restraint position where the foot is in contact with the ground.

Abstract: In a network, a media coordination system provides secure multimedia communication channels in a collaborative network environment. The media coordination system provides automatic encryption, dynamic interconnection of streams of data, and user interface elements that provide users with control over the ultimate destination of their audio and video data. The infrastructure of the system includes a plurality of client workstations that are connected to a central server using point-to-point network connections. The central server maintains a persistent virtual world of network places with objects located therein. Streams of audio and video data are coordinated between client workstations operating in the persistent virtual world by a key manager object using channels, transmitters, and receivers. The client workstations multicast their audio and video data over the network to defined recipients after receiving a multicast address and an encryption key for a specific multicast channel.

Abstract: The energy efficiency of a throughdrying papermaking process is improved by recycling exhaust air from one or more throughdryers to further heat the web at various places in the process.

Abstract: In a network, a media coordination system provides secure multimedia communication channels in a collaborative network environment. The media coordination system provides automatic encryption, dynamic interconnection of streams of data, and user interface elements that provide users with control over the ultimate destination of their audio and video data. The infrastructure of the system includes a plurality of client workstations that are connected to a central server using point-to-point network connections. The central server maintains a persistent virtual world of network places with objects located therein. Streams of audio and video data are coordinated between client workstations operating in the persistent virtual world by a key manager object using channels, transmitters, and receivers. The client workstations multicast their audio and video data over the network to defined recipients after receiving a multicast address and an encryption key for a specific multicast channel.

Abstract: A pump and methods for compressing a fluid are provided that comprise a pump head comprising a flexible metal diaphragm attached to a rigid compression chamber. Fluid compression is provided within the rigid compression chamber when the flexible diaphragm is mechanically oscillated back and forth by a linear motor operated at a drive frequency that is at or below the mechanical resonance of the moving parts, mechanical springs and gas springs. Tuned ports and valves allow low-pressure fluid to enter and high-pressure fluid to exit the compression chamber in response to the cyclic compressions. The linear resonance pump provides high frequency operation, small diaphragm displacements, and high compression ratios for gases.

Abstract: The energy efficiency of a throughdrying papermaking process is improved by recycling exhaust air from one or more throughdryers to further heat the web at various places in the process.

Abstract: A pump and methods for compressing a fluid are provided that comprise a pump head comprising a flexible metal diaphragm attached to a rigid compression chamber. Fluid compression is provided within the rigid compression chamber when the flexible diaphragm is mechanically oscillated back and forth by a linear motor operated at a drive frequency that is at or below the mechanical resonance of the moving parts, mechanical springs and gas springs. Tuned ports and valves allow low-pressure fluid to enter and high-pressure fluid to exit the compression chamber in response to the cyclic compressions. The linear resonance pump provides high frequency operation, small diaphragm displacements, and high compression ratios for gases.

Abstract: In a network, a media coordination system provides secure multimedia communication channels in a collaborative network environment. The media coordination system provides automatic encryption, dynamic interconnection of streams of data, and user interface elements that provide users with control over the ultimate destination of their audio and video data. The infrastructure of the system includes a plurality of client workstations that are connected to a central server using point-to-point network connections. The central server maintains a persistent virtual world of network places with objects located therein. Streams of audio and video data are coordinated between client workstations operating in the persistent virtual world by a key manager object using channels, transmitters, and receivers. The client workstations multicast their audio and video data over the network to defined recipients after receiving a multicast address and an encryption key for a specific multicast channel.

Abstract: A refrigeration process, employing conventional lithium bromide absorption refrigeration, the energy input of which is derived from conventional ultrasonic humidifier devices.

Abstract: A method of compressively modifying, such as by calendering, an uncreped throughdried tissue sheet is disclosed. The dried tissue sheet, initially supported by the throughdrying fabric, is removed from the throughdrying fabric and compressively modified. Thereafter, the compressively modified sheet is recombined with a papermaking fabric and carried to a reel section while supported by the fabric. The sheet is always, or substantially always, supported by a fabric or a roll surface to minimize opportunities for sheet breaks or otherwise adversely affecting sheet properties.

Abstract: Masks from which integrated circuits are manufactured are derived from layers found in integrated circuit designs. The mapping from design layers to mask layers produces masks with various essential properties. The operators that transform the design layers to the mask layers consist of the Boolean operations along with fattening and shrinking. This invention shortens the (long) compute time used in carrying out these operations by keeping all temporary layers in main memory and never on disk, avoiding both disk space and access time as a result. (Temporary layers are extra, intermediate layers used in computing the final mask layers). The savings are achieved by slicing the design into (slightly) overlapping pieces, each of which can fit in main memory, and carrying out the operations upon each piece (all layers) before beginning the next piece.

Abstract: In the removal of chemical and biological agents from air, the air is passed through a pressure swing adsorber including a layer mesoporous carbon and then a 13X Zeolite 21. The mesoporous carbon filter removes higher boiling point agents and the 13X Zeolite removes lower boiling point agents.

Abstract: A suction breast roll former has a support surface with a plurality of apertures formed therein that are operatively connected to a vacuum source. A headbox has a flexible roof extending downstream from a slice opening and disposed adjacent to a support surface of the suction breast roll. The headbox permits the flexible roof to bend over a range of movement relative to the support surface to match the shape of a drainage curve suiting current operating conditions. A method of forming a paper web includes the steps of supplying an aqueous suspension of papermaking fibers to a forming zone created between the suction breast roll and the headbox. The headbox includes a slice body and an apron that define a slice opening therebetween and also has a flexible roof extending from the slice opening and spaced from the support surface to define a forming zone therebetween. A forming fabric is passed through the forming zone to receive the aqueous suspension of papermaking fibers.

Abstract: A uniformly wound parent roll of soft, high bulk tissue has greater uniformity in sheet basis weight, machine direction stretch and bulk when compared to parent rolls wound by conventional winding methods. The method involves carrying the tissue sheet on a relatively air impermeable transfer belt which traverses an unsupported span between two winding drums. The sheet is transferred from the transfer belt to the parent roll as the parent roll is urged against the sheet/transfer belt at a point within the unsupported span. The resulting deflection of the transfer belt is detected and, in response, the reel spool position is controllably changed to maintain the deflection within predetermined limits. The tension of the sheet is controlled by the predetermined differential speed between the outer most surface of the parent roll and the transfer belt.