Abstract: A portable washer tossing game is described which includes a cylindrical carrying case having two ends, a plurality of washers, and at least two scoring boxes configured for storage within the carrying case along with the washers and further configurable to form a plurality of side walls. The game also includes a plurality of rigid channels configured to engage and stabilize the side walls. The game also includes two end caps configured to engage respective ends of the carrying case. The end caps are also configured for use as scoring cups when attached to the scoring boxes.

Abstract: The invention proposes to turn rectangular mail items of differing thicknesses and sizes and containing different page ratios through 90°. To achieve this, the mail items are conveyed away in at least one direction at right angles to the feeding direction by eccentric rollers. In order to pick up the mailing items without damaging the latter, the eccentric rollers are configured from an elastic material and include segments arranged in a non-radial manner.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a device for effecting the positionally accurate conveyance of flat articles to be sorted to an input device for a sorting conveyor, whereby this device enables, in particular, even problematic articles to be sorted, such as e.g. bulk mailings, to be conveyed in a sufficiently accurate manner for the subsequent processing thereof. To this end, the invention provides that a draw-off unit (15), which periodically separates the flat articles to be sorted (6), feeds the flat articles to be sorted (6a) in separated form to a conveyor line (26), and a conveying unit (30), with a defined advance of the input device (8), transfers the separated articles to be sorted (6a) after these articles to be sorted (6a) have arrived at a predetermined location of conveyance of the conveyor line (26).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transferring flat objects to be sorted towards the input device of a sorting conveyor for sorting them. This is achieved by a picking unit which periodically individualizes the flat object for sorting, places the objects on a transporting path, and a transferring unit transfers the objects to be sorted, when they come in a predetermined position on the transporting path, to an input device at a defined advancement rate. The targeted advancement rate makes it possible to place the object to be sorted in a final defined position in the input device in such a way that the subsequent treatment thereof is carried out in a reliable and automated manner. The shape and structure of the object is not important, because prior to the object reaching the predetermined transport position, the targeted displacement thereof is carried out at an pre-set advancement rate.

Abstract: The method for detecting faults in transparent material includes irradiating a definite partial volume in the material with a first radiation source and coupling light into the material from a second source. The light is coupled into the material from the second source so that its optical path in the partial volume extends in the interior of the material. The presence of a fault in the partial volume is ascertained by light scattering, bright field absorption and/or deflection of light of the first radiation source by the fault. The apparatus for detecting faults in the material includes a first radiation source for illuminating a definite partial volume, a detector for detecting light originating from this partial volume and a second radiation source. The second radiation source is arranged in relation to the material so that the associated optical path in the partial volume passes exclusively in the interior of the material.

Abstract: Described are new micro-organisms and a new enzyme capable of using as sole source of nitrogen the propionic acid amide of formula (VI), in racemate form or as optically active isomers. Described also is a method of preparing (S)- or (R)-3,3,2-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid of formulas (I) and (II) starting from trifluoroaceto-acetic ester. The first three process steps are chemical, the fourth process step microbiological.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coin tray (1) having a multitude of coin slots (2) in which coin stacks (4) of individual coins (3) can be stacked up, the cross-sectional geometry of every coin slot (2) being adjusted to a certain coin denomination, wherein every coin slot (2) is provided with means (5) for detecting the number of stacked coins (3), wherein the means (5) for detecting are connected to an evaluation device (6), in which the total value of all stacked coins (3) is determined from the numbers of stacked coins (3) of all coin denominations, and as an option displayed on a display (7) and/or added up in the evaluation device (6).

Abstract: A device for sorting coins of a set of coins with a coin feed device 1, with a coin sorting plate 2 joining the coin feed device 1, which has a guide edge 3, a guide strip 4 extending along the guide edge 3 as well as a series of sorting openings 5 graduated for different coin diameters with cross sections increasing in the direction of conveying. The sorting plate 2 is designed as an interchangeable sorting plate 2.

Abstract: A machine for the sorting of coins and the placement of the coins into coin wrapper sleeves, containers or bags according to their type. A coin feed device in the form of a rotating table (1) feeds coins to a sorting plate (2) having a plurality of sorting openings (3), wherein each sorting opening corresponds to a particular denomination or size of a coin or disk. Each sorting opening (3) feeds into a corresponding coin outlet channel (4,4′) which conducts coins passing through the sorting opening (3) to a corresponding sleeve container (5). Each corresponding sleeve container (5) is connected to the corresponding outlet channel part (4′) by means of a bayonet-type connector. Each sleeve container (5) has a carrying bracket (8) to support a coin wrapper sleeve (6) while it is being filled with coins.

Abstract: A device for conveying separate objects (1), especially disk-shaped objects such as coins is provided with a guideway (2) and with a conveyor (4) running on a conveying arm (3) at a distance from the guideway (2). The distance (d) between a strand (5) of the transport belt (4) facing the guideway and the guideway (2) is smaller than the smallest height of an object (1) above the guideway (2). The objects (1) can be grasped by the strand (5) of the conveyor (4) facing the guideway (2) and can be conveyed on the guideway (2) and wherein the static friction and/or sliding friction forces between the objects (1) and he conveyor (4) are greater than the static friction and/or sliding friction forces between the objects (1) and the guideway (2). The conveyor (4) is a lamella belt (4) and the strand (5) of the lamella belt (4) facing the guideway (2) is guided over the entire longitudinal extension of the conveying arm (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of (S)- or (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid and to novel microorganisms capable of utilizing the propionamide of the formula 1

Abstract: A device for conveying separated objects (1), especially disk-shaped objects, such as coins, includes a guideway (2) and with a lamellar belt (4) circulating on a conveying arm (3), wherein a strand (5) of the lamellar belt (4) facing the guideway (2) is guided over the entire longitudinal extension of the conveying arm (3), providing that lamella tips (6) of the lamellar belt (4) pointing toward the guideway (2) have a distance A from the guideway (2) that is smaller than the smallest height of an object (1) over the guideway (2). A support feature (8) for supporting the lamella tips (6) in the direction at right angles to the direction of conveying is installed at least in an intake area (7) of the conveying arm (3).

Abstract: A device for counting and/or sorting coins (1) being fed in an regular sequence on a guiding track (4), with their borders (2) resting against a guiding edge (3), with a coin identification unit (5). The identification unit includes an optical device for the determination of coin diameters (d). The optical device has a light source (6) and light-sensitive sensor (7) opposite to coin (1), with respect to a main coin face. The sensor transforms irradiated light into electrical signals and is adapted as a CCD element (7). The light source includes an emission source (8) and optical elements (9, 10) for the generation of a light beam being directed in parallel and orthogonally to a main coin face. The lateral extension of the light beam and the arrangement of CCD element (7) according to coin diameters (d) to be detected is configured such that only part of the CCD element (7) can be shaded by a coin (1) to be detected.

Abstract: A machine for the sorting of coins and the placement of the coins into coin wrapper sleeves, containers or bags according to their type. A coin feed device in the form of a rotating table (1) feeds coins to a sorting plate (2) having a plurality of sorting openings (3), wherein each sorting opening corresponds to a particular denomination or size of a coin or disk. Each sorting opening (3) feeds into a corresponding coin outlet channel (4,4′) which conducts coins passing through the sorting opening (3) to a corresponding sleeve container (5). Each corresponding sleeve container (5) is connected to the corresponding outlet channel part (4′) by means of a bayonet-type connector. Each sleeve container (5) has a carrying bracket (8) to support a coin wrapper sleeve (6) while it is being filled with coins.

Abstract: A cash register terminal and process for operating a cash register terminal especially for self-service in gaming casinos, with bill-accepting and coin-deposition as well as coin-dispensing structure and with at least one coin box. To design the cash register terminal for high speed of operation and a large storage capacity for coins, the coins (17) are conveyed upward from the bottom from the coin box (2), of which there is at least one, and the coins (17) are dispensed above the at least one coin box (2), to at least one outlet (19, 20, 21).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for decollating juxtaposed flat objects (3) conveyed in form of vertical stacks is comprised of a conveyor (2) having a continuous loop traction mechanism (4) and a decollation unit (7) for removing the objects (3) individually from the front end of the stack (6) in a lateral direction, wherein the decollation unit (7) moves forward and backward, respectively, in relation to the front end of the stack (6), with the movements initiated by a transmitter (16) which is connected to the decollation unit (7) and faces the front end of the stack (6), based on the distance between the transmitter (16) and the front end of the stack (6).

Abstract: New microorganisms with plasmids stable relative to betaine use. These new microorganisms contain (a) a hybrid plasmid with a DNA fragment that contains a genetic sequence that codes for the use of betaine and (b) a mutation in the chromosomal gene coding for the betaine use.

Abstract: A process for emptying the tray space of flat-running coin-counting and coin-sorting machines with a coin support with coin tray. The process includes the automatic emptying and simple cleaning of the tray space and the elimination of disturbances caused by, e.g., jamming in the area of the coin intake. This occurs without opening the coin transport device, the height limitation device or the like, and which guarantees a high level of safety against unauthorized access to the tray space. The coin support is opened in the downward direction.