Abstract: A differential pressure sensor for determining the differential pressure between two pressures includes a converter chamber including a differential pressure measuring cell, and a measuring unit including a main body and a coplanar double-membrane system with two double membranes, each including a separating membrane and an overload membrane with a pressure chamber between the separating membrane and the overload membrane and an additional pressure chamber between the overload membrane and the main body.

Abstract: A differential pressure transducer with overload protection includes a measuring element body, two separating diaphragms, two overload diaphragms with radially variable material thickness h(r), a differential pressure transducer for converting a pressure difference into an electrical signal, and two hydraulic paths. The overload diaphragms are connected to the measuring element body to form overload chambers and the separating diaphragms are connected to the measuring element body to form separating diaphragm chambers in which one of the overload diaphragms are enclosed. The separating diaphragm chambers are hydraulically connected to the overload chambers below the other separating diaphragm chamber and to the differential pressure transducer via one of the hydraulic paths, which extend at least in sections through the measuring element body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for administering fractionalized interests in assets in a decentralized network are described. In some embodiments, a system may be configured to receive a first plurality of fungible tokens representing fractionalized interests in a first asset and a second plurality of fungible tokens representing fractionalized interests in a second asset. The system may be configured to receive a message from a user. In response to receiving the message from the user, the system may be configured to transfer to the user a randomized set of fungible tokens to the user, the randomized set comprising one or more of the fungible tokens of both the first plurality of fungible tokens and the second plurality of fungible tokens.

Abstract: Data deduplication across storage systems, including: identifying data duplicated within a plurality of storage systems that utilize shared object storage resources, responsive to identifying data duplicated within the plurality of storage systems, deduplicating the data from the shared object storage resources, including deleting one or more instances of the data from the shared object storage resources or preventing a duplicated copy of the data from being written to the shared object storage resources.

Abstract: A method for operating a heating group subsystem of a machine for the production or treatment of a fibrous web. The heating group subsystem includes a first heating group and a last heating group and at least one additional heating group; in each case having at least one device that is heated with pressurized heating steam. Viewed in a direction of travel, the fibrous web is fed first through the first heating group, then through the at least one additional heating group, and thereafter through last heating group. The steam pressure of the heating steam of the at least one additional heating group is adjusted lower than the respective steam pressure of the heating steam of first heating group and of last heating group.

Abstract: Locomotives comprising a chassis configured for receiving various modules such as, for example, fuel storage modules and/or power modules. By employing a selected combination of fuel storage modules and power modules, a locomotive may be constructed to employ any of one or more types of fuel, such as liquid fuels and gaseous fuels. Batteries may be employed to maximize energy use. Multiple locomotives may function together as a ‘consist’ having differing types of engines and using different types of fuel. A control system may be employed to optimize use of the engines by prioritizing factors such as cost, fuel efficiency, noise reduction, emissions reduction, etc.

Abstract: A method for operating a heating group subsystem of a machine for the production or treatment of a fibrous web. The heating group subsystem includes a first heating group and a last heating group and at least one additional heating group; in each case having at least one device that is heated with pressurized heating steam. Viewed in a direction of travel, the fibrous web is fed first through the first heating group, then through the at least one additional heating group, and thereafter through last heating group. The steam pressure of the heating steam of the at least one additional heating group is adjusted lower than the respective steam pressure of the heating steam of first heating group and of last heating group.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has fuel injectors for a first fuel and separate fuel injector-igniters for a second fuel. The first fuel may be a compression-ignition fuel such as diesel fuel while the second fuel is a lower cetane fuel that requires external energy for controlled ignition. For example, the second fuel may be natural gas. Such engines have applications in a wide range of fields, particularly those fields requiring large-displacement slow- and medium-speed engines. Such engines are particularly well adapted for use in railway locomotives. A locomotive equipped with such an engine may operate primarily on natural gas, and thereby take advantage of the significant price difference between natural gas and diesel fuel, while permitting switch over to operation on 100% diesel fuel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for joining two components (10, 12) made of a metal material, which are connected on two mutually associated joining surfaces (14, 16) by means of a joined connection, wherein at least one of the components (10) is strengthened in at least a partial region of the joining surface (14) thereof prior to joining. The invention further relates to a joined connection of two components (10, 12) made of a metal material.

Abstract: A system includes a translator device that is configured to receive, using a pre-programmed native mode of operation, a first barrier actuation code transmitted by a transmitter according to a first code format. The translator device then analyzes the first barrier actuation code and verifies that it is a valid code. When a valid code, the translator device saves the information contained in the code, and creates a second barrier actuation code at least in part from information contained in the first actuation code and transmits the second barrier actuation code according to the second code format, which is different from the first code format. A barrier operator is coupled to the translator device and a barrier. The barrier operator has a receiver apparatus and the receiver apparatus receives the second barrier actuation code. The barrier operator determines whether the second barrier actuation code is valid, and when the barrier actuation code is determined to be valid, actuates the barrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling tool (1) comprising a support shank (2) and an interchangeable cutting insert (3) which is fitted to the support shank (2) and which has an asymmetrical main lip (15) divided into a guide lip (10) having a supporting land (12) and a guide land (23) trailing the supporting land (12), and into a clearance lip (13) having a trailing clearance portion (14), wherein a guide land (28) and a supporting land (29) are formed on the lateral surface of the support shank (2) and continuously extend the guide land (23) and the supporting land (12), respectively, on the cutting insert (3) and additionally guide the drilling tool (1) on the inner wall of a drill hole during a drilling operation.

Abstract: A panel mounting structure for a vehicle is provided having a substrate; a panel; and a separable sound reduction member disposed between the panel and the substrate and being configured to separate into at least two pieces that each remain in substantially fixed relation to a different one of the panel and the substrate, and having a material selected so that the impact of the pieces with each other causes relatively little sound. The material can be configured to separate to form the at least two pieces due to relative motion between the substrate and panel. In specific embodiments, the sound reduction member can be comprised of a sound reduction member, such as felt, or a sound reduction member layer and an adherent backing layer.

Abstract: A panel mounting structure for a vehicle is provided having a substrate; a panel; and a separable sound reduction member disposed between the panel and the substrate and being configured to separate into at least two pieces that each remain in substantially fixed relation to a different one of the panel and the substrate, and having a material selected so that the impact of the pieces with each other causes relatively little sound. The material can be configured to separate to form the at least two pieces due to relative motion between the substrate and panel. In specific embodiments, the sound reduction member can be comprised of a sound reduction member, such as felt, or a sound reduction member layer and an adherent backing layer.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a vehicle movable panel is provided having a drive cable coupled to a slide mechanism disposed within a guide track by a coupling interface. The coupling interface can include a rigid support structure connected to the drive cable, a composite over-mold, and at least one load bearing zone to spread the load from a high force event from the slide mechanism. A first load bearing zone can have a foot on the rigid support structure extended into a slot on the drive mechanism, but preferably can include a second load bearing zone having a pair of fore and aft tabs extending from the rigid support structure configured to generally abut internal edges a pair of fore and after sliding pads on the sliding mechanism, the fore and after tabs connected by an over-molded continuous load bearing member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling tool (1) comprising a support shank (2) and an interchangeable cutting insert (3) which is fitted to the support shank (2) and which has an asymmetrical main lip (15) divided into a guide lip (10) having a supporting land (12) and a guide land (23) trailing the supporting land (12), and into a clearance lip (13) having a trailing clearance portion (14), wherein a guide land (28) and a supporting land (29) are formed on the lateral surface of the support shank (2) and continuously extend the guide land (23) and the supporting land (12), respectively, on the cutting insert (3) and additionally guide the drilling tool (1) on the inner wall of a drill hole during a drilling operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for joining two components (10, 12) made of a metal material, which are connected on two mutually associated joining surfaces (14, 16) by means of a joined connection, wherein at least one of the components (10) is strengthened in at least a partial region of the joining surface (14) thereof prior to joining. The invention further relates to a joined connection of two components (10, 12) made of a metal material.

Abstract: A barrier movement operator controls movement of a movable barrier. The barrier movement operator includes a head unit, including a chassis, for commanding the movable barrier to perform movable barrier functions. A plurality of closely mounted light emitting elements are fixedly mounted onto the head unit. A heat sink is in thermal communication with the set of light emitting elements and with the chassis of the barrier movement operator to dissipate thermal energy from the set of light emitting elements. A controller is utilized for controlling the head unit to provide power to the set of light emitting elements.

Abstract: Aviation gasolines having an enhanced peak indicated mean effective pressure are provided by admixing with a leaded base aviation gasoline an aromatic amine of the formula NH2—Ar—(R1)n wherein R1 is selected from C1-C10 alkyl, halogen, and mixtures thereof provided that when R1 is alkyl it occupies the meta- or para-positions on the aromatic ring, Ar is a phenyl aromatic group and n is an integer from 0 to 3 to provide an aviation gasoline having a peak indicated mean effective pressure as determined by ASTM D-909 of greater than about 200 psi.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for processing toxic and/or medical media, including a closed-off work chamber, in which the medium can be manipulated. A ventilating device delivers a particle-free or laminar or turbulent air stream to the work chamber. A return air conduit communicates with the work chamber via an outlet opening and by way of which air is carried away from the work chamber. A cleaning element is disposed in the work chamber, to enable cleaning of the work chamber and of the return air conduit. At least one blocking device blocks off an additional connecting portion between the work chamber and the return air conduit. The blocking device is able to be opened for cleaning of the return air conduit.

Abstract: A fixed transparent module (FTM) for the roof of a vehicle having glass for cementing to the roof support surfaces to form a continuous seal; at least one compensation part running essentially parallel the roof support surface in a manner defining a space of substantially constant dimension between said outside surface of the compensation material and said roof support surface for receiving a cement layer of constant thickness; and at least one trim ring attached to said glass pane having a guide pin and attachment points, wherein said glass pane has added support, attachment points for additional features, and allowance for proper alignment of FTM to a vehicle body. Calibration stops can be added having a height that corresponds to the desired cement thickness of the cement layer. A reinforcement assembly, electric or manual sun shades can be added or, alternatively, the glass can be self darkening or use photoelectrochromic technology.