Abstract: Described is a radial piston pump with a pump housing (3), which has a plurality of cylinder bores (5) arrayed in star shape around a cam (4), for the reception of pistons (6) and possesses inlet (7) and outlet (8) when penetrate to each cylinder inner chamber (9) with a therein compressible working volume. In accord with the invention, each cylinder inner chamber (9) is provided with at least one relief opening, which connects the working volumes during a compression stroke of the piston (6) with a space of lesser pressure for the reduction of the pressure gradient and also thereby reducing the noise of the pump.

Abstract: A piston rod-less linear drive whose housing is provided with a linear guide on which a guide slide runs. The guide slide is drivingly connected by way of a dog with a drive part within the housing. The dog extends through a longitudinal slot in the housing, such slot being so arranged that its plane extends obliquely in relation to a guide plane, which is defined by the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction of the linear guide. Furthermore, a housing is proposed which is particularly suitable for the linear drive.

Abstract: The pressing method includes the first step of displacing a sub-piston provided within a sub-cylinder from its initial position to press working fluid such that the working fluid is introduced via a check valve into a main cylinder to displace a main piston provided therein, and the second step of causing the sub-piston to return to the initial position such that the working fluid is supplied to the sub-cylinder. The first and second steps are repeated successively until the working fluid in the main cylinder attains a prescribed pressure level. With this method, variation in the way of pressing an object is alleviated, contamination due to the working fluid is prevented, and downsizing of the pressing mechanism is enabled.

Abstract: A piston-cylinder unit including a cylinder in which a piston is guided so as to be displaceable axially, wherein the piston separates the cylinder into two work spaces which communicate via at least one bypass groove in the cylinder depending on the stroke position of the piston, wherein the cylinder is formed of multiple parts and a portion of the cylinder with the at least one bypass groove is displaceable axially relative to at least one further portion of the cylinder.

Abstract: A low density ash particle separation and collection method and device for separating low density particles, primarily frothy-solid particles with internal and external porosity and thick walled hollow particles, from the overall mixture of higher density particles including raw fly ash as produced by coal fired power plants. Specifically, the invention relates to a device and method for separating and collecting the low density fly ash fraction composed of thick walled hollow fly ash particles and frothy generally solid particles with both internal and external porosity and a relatively small amount of cenospheres from the overall mixture of ash particles composing raw ash as produced by coal fired power plants by de-energizing one or more fields of large electrostatic precipitators during electrostatic precipitation of the ash resulting in the dropping out of the lower density particles in the hoppers located below the de-energized field(s) of the electrostatic precipitator.

Abstract: A device for removing contaminants from a natural gas stream is provided. The device comprises a first adsorbent positioned within a first fluidized bed operating at a first predetermined temperature for removing at least a portion of the contaminants from the natural gas stream and creating a partially sweetened natural gas stream. A second adsorbent is positioned within a second fluidized bed operating at a second predetermined temperature for receiving the partially sweetened natural gas stream with the second adsorbent removing at least a portion of the contaminants from the partially sweetened natural gas stream. Furthermore, a conversion apparatus can be provided for converting H2S within the removed contaminants to elemental sulfur and hydrogen at a third predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A method for storing natural gas by adsorption which comprises separating an available natural gas in an infrastructure side (10) into a low carbon number component mainly containing methane and ethane and a high carbon number component mainly containing propane, butane and the like, and storing the low carbon number component by adsorption in a first adsorption tank (16) and storing the high carbon number component by adsorption in a second adsorption tank (18). The method can solve the problem that the high carbon number component condenses within a pore of an adsorbing agent and hence the adsorption of the carbon number component, the main component of natural gas, is inhibited, and thus improves the storage density. Accordingly, the method can be used for ensuring a high storage density also for an available natural gas. An adsorbing agent for use in the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A discharge gas containing PFC gas including CF4 and NF3 generated from a manufacturing process (10) is adsorbed at an adsorbing device (18) and then desorbed using nitrogen as a purge gas. A desorbed gas with CF4 and NF3 concentrated can be obtained in this manner. The desorbed gas is then supplied to a chromatographic separator (20) for chromatographic separation with nitrogen as a carrier gas. In this manner, CF4 and NF3 within the PFC gas can be separated. In particular, because the gas is once concentrated at the adsorbing device (18), chromatographic separation of the gas constituents can be efficiently performed. By independently concentrating CF4 and NF3 obtained by the chromatographic separation, high purity gas constituents of the PFC gas can be obtained, and reused at the manufacturing process (10).

Abstract: A filtration device particularly for use with vacuum cleaners used for collection of fine liquid spray particles which tend to clog porous solid filters. The device utilizes readily replaceable liquid as a filtration medium with air being forced into the liquid then released for additional multiple liquid contacts. The device further includes horizontal baffles with air access apertures wherein one or more of the baffles can be perforated, mesh or absorbent therein which are positioned above the surface of the liquid, with a vacuum being applied to the area. This redirects liquid spray particle laden air into filtration contact with liquid multiple times wherein filtration efficiency is in excess of 99%. The perforated, absorbent or mesh baffle removes remaining mist or spray from the system or device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refill of a pulverulent foodstuff that can be dispersed in a liquid medium that has been compacted into a solid form that can be abraded to form a powdered granules, flakes, or chips, and to a process for manufacturing the refills. These refills are used in a device for the on demand preparation of beverages or sauces from water-dispersible foodstuffs. The method of making the beverages or sauces represent another embodiment of the invention. The device includes one or more pressing units that urge one or more solid refills of a water-dispersible foodstuff towards one or more abrading devices so that the refill contacts the abrading device and the abrading device abrades the refill to provide an amount of powdered foodstuff that is collected in a collector and combined with water to provide the beverage.

Abstract: The invention provides a coffee machine for brewing coffee powder pre-packed in a cartridge, whereby the bottom of the brewing chamber receiving the cartridge is provided with perforator members to perforate the cartridge bottom upon closing the brewing chamber. A brewing chamber housing contains an upper and a lower brewing chamber portion together delimiting the brewing chamber and axially movable relative to each other. The upper brewing chamber portion is biased by a spring to move away from the lower brewing chamber portion and provided with a protection member that bars access to the perforator members if the upper brewing chamber member is in its upper rest position. The upper brewing chamber member is moved, together with the protection member, from an upper into a lower operating position in which the perforator member provide the bottom of the cartridge with elongate slots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose fryer that can be used for cooking various foods. The fryer is composed of; a heater arranged in lower portion in the fryer; a net screen arranged over the heater; and a control unit arranged at an upper portion on the fryer, which is connected to both terminals of the heater to control the power supply; characterized by a space formed on an inclined mid-bottom of the fryer, which has an outlet communicated with a valve provided on an outer side of the fryer; and an auxiliary container defined as space beneath the mid-bottom and upper portion of end-bottom of the fryer and is extended to vertical direction along the side wall of the fryer, wherein its open portion is disjoint-ably fitted by the control unit, its inside is provided with a auxiliary heater connected to the control unit, and a side of its lower portion is communicated with another valve provided on another side of the fryer.

Abstract: Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and out of the enclosure without need for angling or coupling the assembly to a power drive socket. The spit assembly may also be mounted at various distances from the heating element to decrease cooking times. The open front of the enclosure is from time to time covered by an inclined glass panel door which may be opened in various ways to facilitate food insertion into and removal from the enclosure, and which may be easily removed for cleaning or other purposes. The embodiment's design makes efficient use of valuable counter space by recessing back and raising off the countertop its controls.

Abstract: Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and out of the enclosure without need for angling or coupling the assembly to a power drive socket. The spit assembly may also be mounted at various distances from the heating element to decrease cooking times. The open front of the enclosure is from time to time covered by an inclined glass panel door which may be opened in various ways to facilitate food insertion into and removal from the enclosure, and which may be easily removed for cleaning or other purposes. The embodiment's design makes efficient use of valuable counter space by recessing back and raising off the countertop its controls.

Abstract: Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and out of the enclosure without need for angling or coupling the assembly to a power drive socket. The spit assembly may also be mounted at various distances from the heating element to decrease cooking times. The open front of the enclosure is from time to time covered by an inclined glass panel door which may be opened in various ways to facilitate food insertion into and removal from the enclosure, and which may be easily removed for cleaning or other purposes. The embodiment's design makes efficient use of valuable counter space by recessing back and raising off the countertop its controls.

Abstract: A holey foil 1 comprises a sheet of aluminum foil presenting multiple small perforations 2 distributed throughout most of the surface, cut to standardized sizes and enclosed in a package 3 or provided in a roll 4 for easy dispensing.

Abstract: A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing large hay bales of approximately 750 kg to produce smaller recompacted manageable units to facilitate shipping in containers. The apparatus provides means for cutting the bales into at least two slabs, preferably three slabs, and means for cutting these slabs into two approximately equal pieces. Means are provided for each piece to be recompressed, strapped and cut again to provide units having an approximate weight of 35 kg.

Abstract: A pressing device and a pressing method, wherein the method includes the steps of accommodating a stacked layer structure in a recess in a die body, and pressing the stacked layer structure in the recess of the die body between a bottom plate of the die body that forms a bottom wall of the recess and a top die, while laterally supporting sides or side walls of the die body that form side walls of the recess. The pressing device includes a die body which is small, light, and easy to handle, and also includes thrust mechanisms for laterally positioning the die body. The thrust mechanisms also laterally support the side walls of the die body when a stacked layer structure in the recess of the die body is pressed between the bottom plate of the die body and a top die. The pressing method makes it possible to press a ceramic stacked layer structure efficiently using the small and light die body.

Abstract: An empty-container pressing machine comprises a pedestal including a container bearing portion capable of carrying thereon an empty container in an upright posture, a pair of guide posts provided outside the container bearing portion, a container presser vertically movable along the guide posts, and a buckling mechanism for buckling the body of the empty container. The container presser has a function to press and crush the empty container on the container bearing portion from above. The buckling mechanism has a function to buckle or deform the body of the empty container by pressing the sidewall of the body of the empty container before the empty container is crushed by means of the container presser.

Abstract: A device for binding sheets in a pack, the device having a flat rectangular sheet element (3) in turn having, along one major side (3a), a number of flexible tongues (7) arranged combfashion; and a closing strip (10) extending along the major side (3a). The strip (10) has an application surface (13) facing the tongues (7) and having a layer of adhesive (17). The flat element (3) is placeable on a first face of the pack, with the tongues (7) inserted inside the respective holes (33) formed along one edge of the pack, and with respective ends (7e) of the tongues (7) projecting from the holes. The closing strip (10) is foldable and placeable with the layer of adhesive (17) superimposed on a flat element (30b) defining a second face of the pack (30).

Abstract: A stencil for use in fabricating semiconductor devices is disclosed that has an aperture having a first portion extending from a first side thereof and a second portion extending from a second side thereof to minimize the shear stress between the material extruded therethrough and the stencil. The stencil allows for material to be extruded through the top of the stencil to the surface of the substrate and not contact the wall of the second portion of the aperture of the stencil. Since the material only contacts a small area of the first portion of the aperture near the top of the stencil, the material remains on the substrate and not in the aperture of the stencil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stencil for applying make-up to an area of the body, such as the hair or skin. The stencil includes a flexible sheet bearing a pattern that is to be reproduced on a convex surface, and of which one region, located near a peripheral edge, is attached to a rigid frame in the form of an annular element, the flexible sheet being mounted on the rigid frame in such a way as to form a dome inside the frame.

Abstract: A stencil making apparatus having a single conveyance section, a reading section which reads an original to obtain data during conveyance of the original, and a stencil making section which perforates a stencil sheet during conveyance of the stencil sheet, based on the data read by the reading section. The reading section and the stencil making section are juxtaposed on the single conveyance section, and the conveyance of the original to the reading section and the conveyance of the stencil sheet to the stencil making section are performed by the single conveyance section.

Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature of print bearer surfaces during printing in rotary printing machines. The print bearers are fastened in exchangeable fashion on the circumferential surface of print form cylinders. The surfaces of the print bearers are inked by inking form rollers. The temperature of the color-separation-guiding surfaces of the print bearers is controlled in such a way that narrower/broader printing and/or shorter/longer printing arising during the passage of the printed material through the printing unit is compensated per individual printing unit.

Abstract: A web-fed, multicolor, offset perfecting printing press having a stack of printing units each having a combination of a plate cylinder and a blanket cylinder on one side of a continuous web of paper, and another such combination on the other side. Each plate cylinder is split into a pair of halves for printing a pair of images in juxtaposition transversely of the web. For precise registration of the different color images printed by the different printing units on the web, there are provided a pair of axial adjustments coupled to opposite ends of each plate cylinder for causing axial displacement of the respective plate cylinder halves with a view to fine image positioning transversely of the web, and a circumferential adjustment for causing circumferential displacement of either half of each plate cylinder with a view to fine image positioning longitudinally of the web.

Abstract: In a device for guiding sheets in a sheet-fed apparatus, preferably, a rotary printing press, sheet guide elements that are charged with blasted air are disposed at the sheet guide cylinder, and the air blast nozzles include a combination of conventional free jet nozzles and throttled nozzles, which are independently charged with different pressure levels.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the coordination in good register of cylinders of a web-fed rotary printing press which print on a web, wherein a first cylinder printing on one side of the web is driven by a first motor and a second cylinder printing on the same side of the web is driven by a second motor and the angular position of the second cylinder is coordinated with the first cylinder in good register by a controller. At least one disturbance variable (v) is sent to a command variable (u2.soll) for the motor controller of at least the second cylinder to compensate a register deviation (Y2) of the second cylinder from the first cylinder, which register deviation is typical of the said disturbance variable (v).

Abstract: A pumping unit (1) for supplying printing ink to a printing unit (2) is described. In order to achieve as effective a utilization of the printing unit (2) as possible and the shortest possible time for exchanging different printing ink colors, the described pumping unit (1) is arranged with a printing ink tank (27) and a cleaning liquid tank (28). The pipe (33, 34) for sucking up or return pumping of the cleaning liquid/printing ink may be slided from a position in one or the other tank (27, 28). Process steps of inking as well as of cleaning are controlled by a central control unit (44) so that the only intervention of the operator that is necessary, is exchange of the printing ink tank (22) when a new printing ink color is to be applied in the printing unit (2).

Abstract: A bridge mandrel construction is provided which is simple to manufacture, light weight, and easy to mount and dismount from underlying printing cylinders in flexographic and gravure printing systems. The bridge mandrel includes a generally hollow, cylindrically-shaped tube adapted to fit over a print cylinder. A channel extends substantially around the circumference of the inner surface of the tube, and a plurality of orifices extends generally radially outwardly from the channel to the outer surface of the tube. The channel and orifices permit pressurized air to be provided from the interior of the mandrel to its surface for the mounting of a print sleeve onto the mandrel. In one embodiment, the bridge mandrel includes a locking mechanism which is adapted to engage the print cylinder to prevent movement of the mandrel during printing operations.

Abstract: The clamping device is used to adjust at least one register element in a printing machine. The device has an upper clamping rail, to which the register element is fixed. The upper clamping rail can be moved in a guide and fixed in position in order to adjust the register element.

Abstract: A continuous web of paper to be printed upon is unwound from its roll and, pasted to a pair of web leaders, thereby threaded through the printing press along any of a set of predefined alternative web guideways for each specific printing job. Each web guideway is defined by a pair of guide rails extending on either side of the guideway in parallel spaced relationship to each other. The pair of web leaders travel along the guideway by being slidably engaged one between each pair of guide rails. Since the guide rails are susceptible to dirt accumulation, due mostly to ink mist, the web leaders are each covered with woven fabric or like detergent-absorbent material for sliding contact with the guide rails. One or more detergent supply mechanisms are provided in positions of vantage along the web guideway in order to impregnate, as by roller-coating or spraying, each web leader with a detergent.

Abstract: A novel lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed, comprising a crosslinked hydrophilic layer having a crosslinked structure and containing a hydrophilic polymer compound having a hydrophilic graft chain, provided on a support.

Abstract: A method of computer-to-cylinder lithographic printing, comprising: loading a plate material on a rotative plate cylinder of a lithographic printing apparatus; rotating said plate cylinder having loaded thereon the plate material; forming an image directly onto the plate material by an inkjet image-recording process which comprises ejecting an oil-based ink from a recording head having a plurality of ejecting channels, based on image data signals, utilizing an electrostatic field, to prepare a printing plate; subsequently performing lithographic printing with the thus prepared printing plate, wherein said recording head is driven so that every n'th channel thereof is actuated in a common phase, and wherein said plate cylinder is rotated to give a surface rotational speed V (mm/sec) of the plate material as represented by the following formula:

Abstract: The slapper type initiator comprises essentially: a connector unit (2) having two connection pins (3, 4), a first dielectric foil (5) with two drilled holes (6, 7), with a fuse (8) formed on the rear face of this first dielectric foil, a second dielectric foil (9) on the front face of which there are formed two metal pads (10, 11) facing said holes, a perforated plate (12) and a body (13) containing a pyrotechnic charge 14. The assembly is hermetically sealed. The first foil introduces a galvanic discontinuity that ensures a well-defined firing voltage, with a value high enough to prevent induced parasitic currents.

Abstract: A moveable track cover is provided for use with a mechanism configured to move along a track. One example of such a mechanism is a pipe racking system used on off-shore oil and gas platforms. One end of the moveable track cover is connected to the pipe racking system mechanism which moves along the track. The other end of the track cover is spooled onto a drum. Rotation of the drum is controlled by a motor which exerts enough force to maintain the track cover in constant tension. When the pipe racking system mechanism moves towards the drum, the motor rotates the drum to roll the track cover onto the drum. When the pipe racking system mechanism moves away from the drum, it pulls the track cover off of the drum. By attaching a track cover to each side of the pipe racking system mechanism, the track along which the pipe racking system mechanism travels is kept covered at all times. The track cover may be constructed of a sheet of stainless steel strengthened by rib assemblies.

Abstract: A biodegradable sugar-inorganic hybrid composite comprising a sugar or a sugar derivative uniformly dispersed in a matrix of an inorganic oxide, of which degradation products are suitable for recycling use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-dusting, homogeneous pigment preparation which is distinguished by the fact that it comprises at least 40% by weight of one or more effect pigments and 0.5-59.5% by weight of a modified colophony resin, based on the pigment preparation, and the use thereof, in particular for the production of dry preparations. The pigment preparation according to the invention and the dry preparations produced therefrom are particularly suitable for the pigmenting of paints, coatings, powder coatings, printing inks and plastics.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of pigment-containing polymer particles, comprising the steps of (A) removing an organic solvent from a mixture (I) comprising an organic solvent solution of a polymer, water and optionally a neutralizing agent to give a solvent-removed product; and (B) subjecting the solvent-removed product obtained in step (A) to a dispersion treatment, wherein a pigment is added to the mixture (I) or the solvent-removed product. The aqueous dispersion of pigment-containing polymer particles can be suitably used for a water-based ink for inkjet printing.

Abstract: Essentially amorphous functionalized materials comprise an essentially monomolecular layer of organic phosphorous-containing groups bonded to a mineral oxide of an element M via an oxygen atom of said oxide to a phosphorous atom that is itself preferably bonded to a hydrocarbon chain substituted at a distance from the phosphorous atom by a sulfur-containing group or by a reactive group that can be transformed into a sulfur-containing group, said materials being essentially free of phosphate, phosphonate and phosphinate phases of said element M and the sulfate of said element M when the materials comprise a sulfur-containing group. A process for preparing functionalized materials brings a suspension in a liquid of at least one mineral oxide of at least one element M into contact with a solution in a solvent of at least one phosphorous-containing compound usually comprising, at a distance from the phosphorous atom, a sulfur-containing group connected to said phosphorous atom via a hydrocarbon chain.

Abstract: Described are setting and hardening accelerators for hydraulic binders and said binder comprising compositions that are free of sulfates, alkali metals and chlorides. The setting and hardening accelerators comprise, as main component, water-soluble fluoride comprising aluminum salts and optionally complexing agents and/or amines.

Abstract: A furnace blower housing has a two-piece exhaust transition, one piece of which is an integral extension of the blower housing, that transitions a rectangular cross section outlet of the blower housing to a circular cross section outlet of the exhaust transition that is adapted to be attached to a circular exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A method of applying anhydrous ammonia to soil is disclosed as including the step of pressurizing anhydrous ammonia received from a source. The pressurized anhydrous ammonia is conducted to a plurality of terminal outlets, wherein each of the outlets is configured to maintain a back pressure and preferably a liquid state of the anhydrous ammonia. The anhydrous ammonia is discharged from the plurality of terminal outlets to thereby contact the soil.

Abstract: An automatic control device that basically employs a pneumatic system that controls the pressure exerted on the shaft of the fabric pressure shoe, pressure that was traditionally exerted by spring systems or in any case mechanical-type systems that were always based on the pressure or the pull of a spring.

Abstract: A sewing machine is provided with a presser foot mechanism having a pressure bar and a presser foot, and with a linear motor (20) as an adjusting element. The linear motor (20) is arranged at least partially in the arm (2) of the machine housing and the drive bar (19) of the linear motor (20) is connected via an angle lever (14) to a spring bracket (7) holding a spring (9). The spring bracket (7) is also connected to the pressure bar (4).

Abstract: High speed electric watercraft of various configurations are provided that utilize at least one submerged enclosed hull containing an electric motor and at least one other parallel float positioned higher that the enclosed hull to provide buoyancy for a platform that can carry one or more individuals above a water surface. The watercraft optionally include features of (1) a rounded front end on the platform, (2) a platform length that is shorter than the float for stability against tipping, (3) entryways that do not require stepping over a vessel hull, (4) dimensions fore and aft that minimize spray onto the rear of the platform, (5) shock absorbers to provide a smoother ride, and (6) adjustable struts that connect floats with the platform to allow control of the platform height above the water surface. These and other features are made possible by a fast electric design that avoids certain problems of vessel type watercraft.

Abstract: A seabed flowline is connected to a substantially conventional tanker serving as a floating storage facility by a system comprising a three-leg mooring and a flexible riser. The mooring comprises anchors connected by anchor risers to a common node, and a mooring pendant extending from the node to the tanker. The flexible riser comprises a flexible rubber hose extending from the seabed to the tanker, and a single rotational coupling. The hose has a top section secured along part of the mooring pendant, and an intermediate section provided with buoyancy and restrained by a tether to maintain it clear of the anchor risers.

Abstract: A low dislocation density silicon carbide (SiC) is provided as well as an apparatus and method for growing the same. The SiC crystal, grown using sublimation techniques, is preferably divided into two stages of growth. During the first stage of growth, the crystal grows in a normal direction while simultaneously expanding laterally. Although dislocations and other material defects may propagate within the axially grown material, defect propagation and generation in the laterally grown material are substantially reduced, if not altogether eliminated. After the crystal has expanded to the desired diameter, the second stage of growth begins in which lateral growth is suppressed and normal growth is enhanced. A substantially reduced defect density is maintained within the axially grown material that is based on the laterally grown first stage material.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating rotatable objects to be coated include a mechanism for forwarding a plurality of rotatable objects to be coated. The objects to be coated are forwarded rotatingly to receive paint flowing in a curtain form. Paint flowed down is accumulated for re-use. A gravitational shift of paint applied on the objects which is flowable after coating is used to rotate the objects and change an angle of the objects with respect to a horizontal plane so as to control movement of the flowable paint.

Abstract: A suspension application apparatus for applying a suspension containing powder particles of an oxide dispersed in a liquid to a plate for magnet sintering, the oxide having a specific gravity greater than the liquid. The apparatus includes: a container for storing the suspension; a stirrer for stirring the suspension stored in the container; a transport path through which the suspension is transported from the container to the plate; and a homogenizer for homogenizing the suspension by applying a mechanical force to at least part of the suspension flowing through the transport path.