Abstract: An articulated arm assembly adapted to carry machine means comprising a first member, a second member pivotally connected at one end thereof to said first member for pivotal movement thereabout, a third member extending outwardly from another end of said second member, said third member including means for connection to said machine means, means for adjusting the position of said machine means.

Abstract: A automatically indexing tool magazine, of the type attached to machining centers that incorporate an automatic tool change function, able to hold a relatively large number of tools in a compact space as means of improving space efficiency. The tool magazine is comprised of a rotatable main table and multiple sub-tables rotatably attached to the main table in a uniformly spaced radial pattern, each sub-table being equipped with a number of tool pots likewise arranged in a uniformly spaced radial pattern. The tool pots serve as containers into which machining tools can be inserted or removed. The main table and sub-tables are rotatably indexed by means of respective main table and sub-table indexing mechanisms. The tool pot holding the tool designated for removal is transported to a tool removal position through the rotational indexing movement of the main table and appropriate sub-table.

Abstract: Bodies with non-circular cross-sections are cut using a tool, by applying a torsional cutting process.

Abstract: A shadow line saw for cutting building lining having a substantially planar blade support member with a guide surface and a grasping means support surface. An elongate blade is supported by the blade support member. The blade has a working edge with a plurality of saw teeth mounted therealong. A grasping handle extends from the grasping means support surface and is configured to permit an operator of the saw to exert a force on said blade parallel to the guide surface.

Abstract: A cutting device for producing an end cut in an elongate article (10), the cutting device including a handle (12) movably mounted on a base (11) and a support table (40) mounted on said base (11), the support table (40) having an upwardly facing support surface (SF) on which an article (10) to be cut may be mounted, and a cutting assembly (CA) including a disposable cutting blade (38), the cutting assembly (CA) being detachably mounted on said handle (12) to enable replacement of said blade (38).

Abstract: A method of scoring a tamper-indicating synthetic resinous threaded closure of a type in which the tamper-indicating ring remains attached to a cap element after unthreading the closure from a container. A novel horizontal cutting blade includes a cutting edge having recessed areas to form non-frangible bridges between the cap and the tamper-indicating ring. The cutting blade may include a notch-forming portion positioned adjacent the end of a cutting area to provide a point for initial tearing of the split in the ring to facilitate rupturing along a vertical axis. In a second embodiment, vertical scoring of the tamper-indicating ring is spaced such that the ring will split to form at least one non-frangible bridge interconnecting the ring with the cap element of the closure, without the need of axially-orienting the cap relative to a vertical scoring means. Also disclosed is a novel horizontal scoring blade which includes recessed areas on the scoring edge thereof for forming non-frangible bridge areas.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconditioning tires while on lift trucks where a cutting tool is mounted to the lift truck and brought in contact with the tire and the tire is rotated, thereby removing material to return the tire to a more circular shape.

Abstract: A device and a method for forming a weakening area in an airbag cover having a support layer and a decorative layer over the support layer include a cutting support and a cutter. The support supports the airbag cover with the decorative layer side facing down and the cutter is displaceably positionable over the support. A tear line of a predetermined pattern is formed through the support layer and into the decorative layer with the cutter while controlling the depth of cut relative to the support to precisely control the residual thickness of the tear line and to prevent the cutter from penetrating through the decorative layer. The controller controllably displaces the cutter for precise controlled cut.

Abstract: Tile cutting device comprises a height-positionable frame positioned transversely above the translating support surface on which at least one tile to be sectioned is positioned, there being associated with said frame at least one cutting implement provided with at least one cutting blade (or wheel) rotated by a suitable motor; said cutting implement can be translationally moved horizontally relative to said frame by suitable positioning means, in order to be located in the desired position for cutting said tile.

Abstract: An acoustic guitar having a single sound hole placed on the perimeter of the sound board for enhancing its sound generating characteristics and a novel sound board design.

Abstract: A vibrato device for a guitar which allows a guitarist to maintain the relative pitch on each string when using the vibrato arm. The vibrato device consists of a string deflection assembly, a fixed deflection mounted to the top surface of a guitar, and a pivoting tension assembly located inside the guitar. The deflection assembly includes a deflection plate which includes a plurality of longitudinally aligned grooves and six horizontal holes for the saddles to sit over. Adjustable saddles with longitudinally aligned teeth formed on their bottom surface are placed over the deflection plate and engage the grooves. During use, the strings pass over the saddles and force the teeth to engage the grooves to securely hold the saddles in place over the deflection plate thereby eliminating the need for screws. The tension assembly includes a string attachment member and a support bracket.

Abstract: Gripick™ is a liquid injection mold manufacture, that can be injected with a variety of materials.

Abstract: A music teaching method teaching the viewer how to incorporate Contrast, Contrasting Transitions, and Flow into their original written songs to learn song structure. This method is intended for teaching songwriters, producers, engineers and anyone else interested in creating or analyzing songs that encompass contrast, contrasting transitions, and or flow. This method is learned by viewing the three song presentations on a computer monitor teaching songwriters how to visually see the structure of songs.

Abstract: A music apparatus is constructed for processing a music tone signal in response to a clock signal at each sampling period. In the music apparatus, a clock generator generates the clock signal. A signal processor is operable in synchronization to the clock signal for time-divisionally processing a plurality of music tone signals through a plurality of channels within one sampling period. A clock controller is operative during a supply duration allocated within one sampling period for supplying the clock signal to the signal processor from the clock generator to thereby operate the signal processor, and is operative during other than the supply duration within one sampling period for stopping the supplying of the clock signal to the signal processor to thereby suspend the signal processor.

Abstract: Music-performance data is separated into at least note-number data, musical note-velocity data, musical note-length data and other necessary data. A primary encoded code is formed in which the note-number data, the musical note-velocity data, the musical note-length data and the other necessary data are arranged in different data fields. The primary encoded code and a playback player are compressed, the playback player being formed in software having a primary encoded code decoding function to decode the primary encoded code into the data arranged in the different data fields for reproducing the music-performance data, thus forming a first secondary encoded code for the primary encoded code and a second secondary encoded code for the playback player. The first secondary encoded code is decoded into the primary encoded code of the music-performance data. The second secondary encoded code is decoded into the playback player.

Abstract: The pneumatic cylinder comprises a tubular body defining a piston chamber for a piston member, closed by front and rear heads; each head is provided with an inlet-outlet port for pressurised air, which opens out towards an annular slot coaxially arranged and communicating with the piston chamber. The piston is provided with a rod which extends through a guide bush in the front head. Pneumatic cushioning means are provided to control the movement of the piston at the ends of its stroke; the cushioning means of the front head comprise a narrow passage for venting the air, and a sleeve protruding from the piston, to penetrate into an annular slot disposed coaxially around the guide bush for the piston rod.

Abstract: Reciprocating compressor including a connecting rod for converting a rotating movement of a crank shaft into a linear reciprocating movement, a piston for making a linear reciprocating movement inside of a cylinder block by the connecting rod, and resonating means for resonating the piston, wherein the resonating means is a supplementary piston fitted to the piston additionally and a resonator fitted between the supplementary piston and the piston, or a resonator in a space between a sleeve side part and a piston side part of a divided connecting rod, thereby preventing an over pressure loss of the refrigerant and enhancing a performance by increasing refrigerant flow rate.

Abstract: A method to remove sulfur compounds from a gas having up to about 30 percent propylene. The gas is contacted with a zeolite compound at greater than 75° C. The zeolite compound comprises less than 5 percent water. Useful zeolites include X, Y and faujasite. The zeolite can ion exchanged with ions such as zinc ion.

Abstract: Liquid crystalline polymer blended gas separation membranes are obtained by melting and processing 50˜99 wt % of a thermoplastic resin, 1˜50 wt % of a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and 0.1˜10 wt % of a compatibilizer based on the weight of the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer. A method for fabricating liquid crystalline polymer blended gas separation membrane includes the steps of: mixing 50˜99 wt % of thermoplastic resin, 1˜50 wt % of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and 0.1˜10 wt % of compatibilizer based on the weight of the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer; and biaxially extruding the resulting blend melt from an extrusion die of a film blowing apparatus to fabricate a film. The gas separation membrane exhibits high permeability exceeding the limit value which has been hardly overcome by the existing separation membranes.

Abstract: An integrated air filter and hydrocarbon adsorbing apparatus includes an air filter comprising a filter media disposed on a screen support and an air permeable hydrocarbon adsorbing material disposed between the filter media and the screen support at the air stream outlet end of the apparatus. The hydrocarbon adsorbing material is situated to adsorb hydrocarbon emissions at the clean air side of an air stream flowing through the apparatus. The treated air stream exits through the air stream outlet, typically to an inlet of an engine air induction system. In an alternate embodiment, the integrated air filter and hydrocarbon adsorbing apparatus comprises a hydrocarbon adsorbing coating directly disposed on a portion of the air filter adjacent the air stream outlet.

Abstract: An air filtration device for intake of atmospheric air, removal of contaminants from the atmospheric air, expulsion of filtered air, includes a housing configured for application directly to an electrical outlet and provides air intake from the front surface of the housing and air expulsion from the side of the housing to utilize a wall surface to disperse the filtered air. An indicator is provided to communicate that a filter should be changed, and a filter orientation system is provided to allow proper orientation of the filter with respect to air flow.

Abstract: The apparatus is a chip fry lid having an array of long and short posts for contacting and agitating the chips during the deep frying process. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the posts is formed by proximate sets of wire bent to form a series of long and short generally U-shaped prongs. A hinge at the front of the lid and a handle at the opposite end facilitate manual oscillation of the lid during the deep frying process to achieve a high percentage of chips of uniform high quality, both in terms of uniform cooking and chips having sufficient curls to form a chip functionally useful for holding dipped food and also aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a cheese yield enhancing method in a cheese manufacturing method including a process of separating a cheese curd from a whey after a milk coagulating treatment of a material milk by a milk coagulating enzyme, said cheese yield enhancing method comprising steps of: adding/mixing a protein decomposing enzyme treated material of a milk whey protein (a partial hydrolysate of the milk whey protein) to the material milk; and subjecting a resulting mixture to the milk coagulating treatment by the milk coagulating enzyme, or said cheese yield enhancing method comprising steps of: adding/mixing a partial hydrolysate of a milk whey protein to the material milk; allowing transglutaminase to act on a resulting mixture; and subjecting the mixture to the milk coagulating treatment by the milk coagulating enzyme, whereby a yield of a cheese curd from a material milk, and therefore a yield of cheese may be enhanced and a cheese superior in quality may be manufactured.

Abstract: An ice cream vending machine prevents loss of cool air when the vending machine is not in vending operation by closing a passage of a guide member. The vending machine includes a cooling system, a freezing chamber cooled by the cooling system, a canister arranged within the freezing chamber, for holding a bead type ice cream, a cup supplying device arranged outside of the freezing chamber, for supplying a cup for holding the bead type ice cream, an ice cream discharging device for discharging the bead type ice cream from the canister, a guide member having a passage for guiding the ice cream discharged by the ice cream discharging device into the cup, and an opening/closing means for selectively opening and closing a passage of the guide member. An actuator device of the opening/closing means may comprise a resilient member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a relatively thin cladded graphic arts impression graphic arts impression die plate (20) having a steel layer (22) which is integral throughout the extent thereof with a layer of copper (24) or bronze. A relieved design-defining surface may be formed in the copper or bronze layer by a chemical etching process or by chemical milling. In the case of chemical etching of the graphic arts impression die plate (20), a design-defining layer of photo-resist is applied to the outer surface of the copper layer (24) or the bronze layer and the relieved design is formed in the copper or bronze layer using a conventional ferric chloride etching solution. The etched graphic arts impression die plate may be mounted on an etchant-resistant backing or magnetic support member (28) to present an assembly which increases the thickness of the die assembly sufficiently to permit use thereof on standard stamping and embossing equipment without modification of the die-supporting chase.

Abstract: Improved air embossing systems, improved air lances, and improved methods of air embossing fabrics, which are able to produce an unprecedented level of fine detail, crisp transition between unembossed and embossed regions, lack of undesired embossing artifacts, and a high degree of uniformity across the width of an embossed fabric, when compared to the performance of typical, conventional air embossing systems are disclosed. The disclosed air embossing systems utilize generally cylindrical, rotating stencils with air lances positioned therein for directing a stream of air through apertures in the stencil and onto the embossable surface of a fabric.

Abstract: A chuck assembly for use in semiconductor processing equipment includes elements that permit reticle expansion and assembly misalignment without additional reticle deformation. Reticle expansion is allowed by flexible support elements that are positioned to move in the direction of expansion, but that also combine to provide the control necessary for processing. Misalignment is allowed by connections that attach the reticle securely and uniquely to the support elements despite some amount of imperfection in the reticle, or the connections themselves. Accounting in this way for expansion and misalignment prevents additional reticle distortion and thus improves the accuracy of the product.

Abstract: A color-image forming apparatus minimizing displacement in toner images due to irregularities in thickness of an inter-stage transfer belt. The pattern detector detects a registration reference pattern formed on the belt. Accepting information on displacement over one-round traveling of the belt from the pattern detector, the displacement amount calculator detects information on displacement in a print range which the toner images formed in a plurality of image-forming stations are transferred thereto, and then calculates a mean value of displacement in the range. The central processing unit (CPU) controls the image-forming timing determined by a plurality of exposure units, according to the result calculated by the displacement amount calculator.

Abstract: A multicolor lithographic printing press utilizes a blanket member having a release surface with a transfer rate approaching 100%. This facilitates a press design utilizing a single blanket member to transfer multiple colors of ink onto a recording medium.

Abstract: A reading time setting section (44) determines a read area for an imaging section (25) on the basis of color chart positional data (id). The imaging section (25) reads an image on printing paper during the reading time and readout image data (rd) is stored in an image data storage section (45). A reference mark detecting section (46) detects the positions of reference marks from the readout image data (rd). A color chart actual position calculation section (47) corrects a tilt of a color chart determined from the positions of the reference marks and calculates an actual position of each of color chart fields (cr). An image data readout section (48) reads out image data on a color chart field corresponding to the calculated actual position. At the same time, image data on a white color field immediately above the color chart field is also read out.

Abstract: A printing press includes an impression cylinder, a seal cylinder, two number printing cylinders, and a transfer cylinder. The distance L1 between the outer circumference of the impression cylinder and the outer circumference of the impression cylinder, and the distance L2 between the outer circumference of the impression cylinder and the outer circumference of the impression cylinder are set longer than the sheet length Lo of the effective printing area of the sheet, and the distance L3 between the outer circumference of the impression cylinder and the outer circumference of the impression cylinder is set shorter than the sum of the effective impression area length La of the impression cylinder and double of length Lb of the notch of the impression cylinder, and an inspection portion for inspecting the sheet supplied to the impression cylinder is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a substrate for use in the production of lithographic printing plates, the process comprising the steps of:

Abstract: A gripper drum device comprising a drum body rotatable about a central axis, an actuating shaft rotatable within the drum body, a box cam follower connected to the actuating shaft for moving the actuating shaft, a gripper seat connected to the actuating shaft, a gripper connected to the actuating shaft, and a box cam, the box cam follower being located within the box cam for following the box cam. Also provided is a method for gripping printed products including the steps of rotating a drum about a central axis, moving a cam follower within a box cam, and gripping a printed product with a gripper attached to the cam follower.

Abstract: An ablatable printing member comprising a base material and a coating is provided. The coating may comprise at least one polymeric layer containing magnetic particles embedded therein. In another application, an erasable printing member comprising a base material and an emulsion coating is provided. The emulsion coating may comprise a polymer dispersed with magnetic particles and may have a relatively low glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate by means of ink jet is disclosed. The ink jet fluid contains an oleophilizing compound as defined in the description. Preferred compounds are 8-hydroxyquinolines, 7-hydroxybenzimidazoles, and 7-hydroxybenztriazoles.

Abstract: First, the inking behavior of the printing units of a multicolor rotary printing machine is determined by means of test forms. The inking nonuniformities on the test forms are transmitted to the pre-press stage. Using the data about the inking nonuniformities of the test forms, the raster tonal values of the color separations of a printing form are modified in such a way that the inking nonuniformities are compensated locally on the basis of the location of their occurrence in the print on the printing forms or films.

Abstract: A self-diagnosis device includes a diagnosing unit for diagnosing the condition of a printer which prints on record sheets and a displaying unit for displaying a diagnosis result based on the condition of the printer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of converting box car from having a sliding door to having a plug door. In addition, the roof may be removed and the storage capacity within the box car may be increased by raising the roof of the box car and adding extensions to the sides of the box car. Moreover, the door opening may be increased by increasing the height of the roof. Further, the present invention relates to a method of creating a sealing surface around the perimeter of the door opening of the box car wherein the sealing surface is coplanar.

Abstract: There is provided a pigmented aqueous ink set which comprises:

Abstract: A color W/O emulsion ink for stencil printing includes a plurality of kinds of chromatic pigments different from each other in hue. The total amount of the chromatic pigments is not smaller than 1% by weight and not larger than 10% by weight of the total weight of the ink. The content of at least one of the chromatic pigments is smaller than 1% by weight and at least one of the chromatic pigments the content of which is smaller than 1% by weight is a specific pigment selected from the group consisting of anthraquinone series pigments, perinone perylene series pigments, phthalocyanine series pigments, dioxazine series pigments, quinacridone series pigments and isoindolinone series pigments.

Abstract: High quality images showing an excellent fixation are formed by an ink-jet recording method using pigment inks. An ink set for the ink jet-recording method comprises a first ink containing an anionic dye in an aqueous medium, a second ink containing an anionic dye and having a lower coloring material content than the first ink and a dispersion destabilizing substance, and a third ink containing a self-dispersible first pigment, a second pigment and a polymeric dispersant for dispersing the second pigment in an aqueous medium. The dispersion destabilizing substance destabilizes the dispersion stability of at least either the first pigment or the second pigment in the third ink when the second ink and the third ink are brought into contact with each other. The second ink and the third ink are applied onto a printing medium one after another or substantially simultaneously so that they are brought into contact with each other in a liquid state on the printing medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films. Further subjects of the invention are the use of a polyetheresteramide for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films and coextruded multilayer polyolefin films containing a polyetheresteramide at least in one outer layer.

Abstract: A printing ink composition is provided comprising water, a coloring agent and at least two types of polyoxyalkylene glycol alkylethers each having at least one oxyalkylene in its polyoxyalkylene group, wherein at least one of the polyoxyalkylene glycol alkylethers is polypropylene glycol-n-butyl ether having three or more oxypropylenes in its molecule. This printing ink composition can inhibit color bleeding not only on a printing medium specifically designed for ink-jet printing but also on plain paper.

Abstract: A wax-based composition for repairing defects in underground pipes in situ. The composition comprises wax and a dewetting agent. The dewetting agent is preferably an ethoxylated acetylenic diol.

Abstract: An adjustable, portable, personal table system for one person that holds a plate and a drink container. More specifically, the invention is directed to an adjustable, portable, personal table system fashioned with a wire base, plate holder and cup holder components, a central tubular stanchion, and a securing component connected to said stanchion for engaging a ground surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a portable and folding table consisting of a base (2) designed to support a plate (3) whereon a person can lie down, characterised in that: the plate has length and width greater than the support surface of the base on the ground; The lower part of the plate (3) comprises means to be fitted onto the base while being supported around and against the peripheral edge of the box forming said base; the articulation between the two panels (9) forming the plate, is formed by a connecting strip (12) on either side of which the elementary panels (9) are linked so as to form two articulations (13), the width of said connecting strip (12) being not less than the total thickness of the folded side walls of the box(es) forming the base, the dimensions of the two elementary panels (9) forming said plate corresponding substantially to the height and the width of the non-folding side surfaces of the elementary box(es) forming the base.

Abstract: A table includes a support leg having an elongated channel extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the support leg and opening laterally outwardly from said support leg. The channel has an open end at a top of the support leg. In a preferred embodiment, a catch member extends across at least a portion of said channel and a worksurface is supported by the top of said support leg. In another aspect, the worksurface has a cutout shaped to receive at least a portion of the top of the support leg with at least a portion of the channel nested in the cutout. In a preferred embodiment, the support leg includes a socket that is shaped to receive a portion of the worksurface. A method of routing a utility line on a table is also provided.

Abstract: A pallet assembly includes a top deck pallet portion and a bottom deck pallet portion which are mounted to each other and have a plurality of column portions extending therebetween. At least one of the top deck pallet portion and bottom deck pallet portion has a first surface with a plurality of cross-ribbed members projecting therefrom. The pallet assembly further includes at least one stiffening member securely mounted to the plurality of cross-ribbed members to define a plurality of box beam sections between the at least one stiffening member and the at least one of the top deck pallet portion and bottom deck pallet portion.

Abstract: A computer desk including a base, a front member and at least one side member. The front member has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface is positioned at a predetermined negative angle with respect to the back surface. A hinge assembly is operatively connected to the base, the front member and the side member for allowing pivotal movement of the front and back surfaces with respect to the base. The hinge assembly includes a handle operatively connected to a cylinder to control such pivotal movement. The back surface can be used to support a computer keyboard. The front surface can be used to support the arms of a person using the desk.

Abstract: Cupped arrangement for holding a fabric-type furniture cover in a use-configuration upon a furniture piece. The cupped arrangement includes an attachment portion defining a trap space. The trap space is configured to releasably engage a portion of a fabric-type furniture cover. An anchor portion is coupled to the attachment portion, the anchor portion having a cupped receiving space adapted to insertibly receive a foot portion of a leg of a furniture piece over which the fabric-type furniture cover is installable. The attachment portion and the anchor portion together establish a cupped receiver that is predominantly constructed from semi-rigid material, preferably plastic, that is form-retaining and that possesses sufficient flexure to accommodate releasable securement of the cupped receiver to a furniture cover.