Abstract: A wave energy converter (10) comprises an energy absorption unit (100) arranged to absorb energy generated by movements of water when the wave energy converter is arranged in a pool of water, an energy accumulation unit (200) connected to the energy absorption unit, and a power generation unit (300) connected to the energy absorption unit. The energy accumulation unit is arranged to accumulate energy from the energy absorption unit when the energy absorption unit absorbs more power than the power generation unit generates and to dissipate energy to the power generation unit when the energy absorption unit absorbs less power than the power generation unit generates. By providing hydraulic components in these units, an efficient and flexible wave energy converter is provided.

Abstract: A wave energy converter includes a buoy and a power takeoff. A driveshaft in the power takeoff is driven to rotate by movements of the buoy and is mechanically coupled to an electric generator through a planetary gearbox and drives it for generating electric current at an even level, while storing excess energy in an energy accumulation device. The energy accumulation device is coupled to the generator through another part of the planetary gearbox for driving the generator during the other of the rising and sinking movements with continued torque, rotation speed and rotational direction. Major portions of the driveshaft can be located at a radial distance of the generator, allowing the generator and also components coupling the rotation of the portions of the driveshaft to the generator to be located in a sealed space, the only bearings that have to be sealed to the water being those that support said portions of the driveshaft.

Abstract: A ventilated vehicle seat having a foam cushion sufficient to support an occupant, the foam cushion having an outer surface; an air-permeable spacer fabric, supported on the outer surface of the foam cushion; and a fan in fluid communication with the spacer fabric. The ventilated vehicle seat characterized in that the area of the spacer fabric is less than the area of the outer surface and that the ventilated vehicle seat has an alignment system that is configured to facilitate alignment of the spacer fabric with respect to the foam cushion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly having a lower seat assembly and a seat back assembly, the lower seat and seat back assemblies having an exterior surface and an interior region. The vehicle seat includes a ventilation system configured to move air through body-side openings in the exterior surface, the ventilation system comprising a fan and one or more fan openings, the fan openings providing fluid communication between the fan and an exterior of the seat assembly through the exterior surface. The vehicle seat also includes a flexible noise cover, mounted on the vehicle seat assembly, defining the fan openings.

Abstract: A ventilated vehicle seat includes one of a seat back and a seat cushion having an air transmission channel therethrough. Upholstery covers the one of a seat back and a seat cushion. An air permeable spacer layer is disposed between the one of a seat back and a seat cushion and the upholstery, and the air permeable spacer layer is in fluid communication with the air transmission channel. An air permeable tie-down strap connects the upholstery to the one of a seat back and a seat cushion.

Abstract: A vehicle bench seat assembly includes a seat bottom including a first seat portion having a seating surface, a second seat portion having a seating surface, and a third seat portion having a seating surface. The seat assembly further includes a seat back including a first back portion, a second back portion, and a third back portion located between the first and second portions. The third seat portion is movable between a first position, wherein the seating surface of the third seat portion is generally flush with the seating surfaces of the first and second seat portions, and a second position, wherein the seating surface of the third seat portion extends in a non-flush position relative to the seating surfaces of the first and second seat portions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat for use with a ventilation system is provided. The seat includes an air-conducting layer, which may be provided underneath a seat surface. The air conducting layer may comprise intake spots placed on lines substantially corresponding to the position of the legs of a person sitting in the seat and/or on a line extending substantially along the spine of a person sitting in the seat.

Abstract: A joint dismountably attaches an adapter to a launcher with a satellite. The joint includes first and second flanges. At the first flange (1) is formed with at least one surface of revolution forming an angle with a contact plane between the flanges. The second flange is formed with another surface of revolution forming another angle with the contact plane between the flanges. Clamps are formed with a corresponding lower surface of revolution corresponding to the surface of revolution of the first flange, and with an upper surface of revolution corresponding to the surface of revolution of the second flange.

Abstract: A locking device for a band or the like comprising a housing having one end fastened to a first portion of the band. The housing extends in the direction of the prevailing tensile force and is formed with a guide for guiding a link means. This comprises a fastening element fastened at its first end to the second portion of the band and at its second end journally connected to a second link at a distance from its first end. The second link is, at its first end, journaled around an axis provided in the housing transverse to the longitudinal direction of the housing. The locking device also comprises a third link journaled at the first end of the housing and a dowel element which, l via the third link, is able to prevent the second link from being turned around the axis to a position where it is released from the axis so that the locking device is opened.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for spectroscopic measurement of the concentration of a gas in a sample where you detect the intensity of light from a light source (1) passed through the sample (4) and through a reference cell (5) and generates a signal which represents the concentration of the gas. A laser diode (1) constitutes the light source which is locked to the absorption line of the gas at known concentration and pressure contained in a reference cell (5). The laser light with the properly selected wavelength is distributed via optical fibres (2, 3, 6) and/or glass prisms (19, 20) to the reference cell (5) and the sample (4). Non-gas-related transmission variations in the measurement path or in the optics is automatically compensated for by a special laser modulation which generates a time multiplexed reference.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing moulded blanks by hot-pressing metal powder, preferably spherical metal powder, inside a thin-walled capsule comprising an outer sleeve (2), an insertion sleeve (4) disposed approximately centerally inside the latter, a base (3) and a cover (5), inside which one separable mould (1) of solid material may be inserted. The mould (1) and the two sleeves (2, 4) are dimensioned in such a way that between the inner insertion sleeve (4) and the mould (1) there is formed a mould cavity into which the metal powder may be poured. After the metal powder is poured in, the still open capsule is subjected to a preliminary compression by means of vibration. The capsule is subsequently closed in a gas-tight manner by means of the cover (5). Then the metal powder inside the capsule is subjected to a heat-isostatic pressing at an elevated pressure and an elevated temperature of approximately 1000.degree. to 1200.degree. C.