Abstract: A motorized display using transistor oscillation to impart motion to point-of-purchase displays or other items is disclosed. A transistor oscillator movement, is used to rotate the display. A transistor oscillator motor has a drive train including a drive shaft and a battery as a power source. The drive shaft rotates when the motor is powered, a holder for a sign or merchandise item is connected to the drive shaft exterior to a motor housing and may be removable from the drive shaft. The drive shaft may be positioned vertically, horizontally or diagonally depending on the type of display being used. The rotation of the drive shaft may be either continuous one way or a 360 degree two-way revolution.

Abstract: A hand-held portable sign employs pulsed light to increase visibility. A battery compartment is located remotely from the upper portion of the sign. Flaps are defined in a flexible sign expanse to allow wind to pass through.

Abstract: A display apparatus which, in a preferred embodiment, advantageously serves as a real time information source for users of a transit vehicle traffic report system. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a pole-mounted housing having an oblong shape and being formed from two separate portions, each made of a scratch-resistant, plastic material. The two plastic portions are bolted to one another through suitable apertures in a metal pole. Each portion is enclosed by a channel member which both encloses the respective plastic portion and engages one side of the pole. Seals run along the intersection of the two plastic portions and their respective channel members. The front plastic portion encloses the electronics and provides a recess for mounting an electronic display. The rear plastic portion encloses a plurality of batteries.

Abstract: A frame for mounting a print or picture on a vertical surface includes a transparent sheet of plastic. In one form, opposing side tabs extend from the sheet so as to lie generally parallel with a rear surface of the sheet to form slots configured to receive and retain the print. An end tab may be directed inwardly so as to form another slot for vertical and horizontal hanging. In another form, blocks are attached to the rear surface of the sheet of plastic at upper and lower edges thereof, and a second sheet of plastic is attached to the blocks so as to form a slot between the first and second sheets for retaining the print. In another form, the sheet has tabs extending rearwardly with blocks attached to each of the tabs so as to form a slot between the sheet and the blocks for retaining the print.

Abstract: A firing mechanism for firearms, in particular a firing mechanism for automatic firearms, without preadjustmnent with regard to the choice of firing single rounds or bursts of fire, whereby a firing link provided with firing edge and arranged around a rotational axis, a lever arm being able to become influenced by the firing edge, which lever arm is present in a spring joint with a lever link, whereby said lever link is present in a spring joint in relation to a sear which carries one or more holding teeth for a bolt, whereby the lever arm/lever link are arranged around a further rotation axis.

Abstract: A recoil reduction device for a gun includes a gun stock having forward and rear portions that move with respect to each other. Recoil reduction springs are disposed between the movable portions of the stock to absorb the recoil force. The springs are disposed around pins that extend rearwardly from a block. The pins include stops that limit the movement of the rear portion of the stock. The stops may also be used in combination with a recoil reduction lock and a secondary recoil reduction device.

Abstract: A mesh cell construction which is systemized wherein opposite mesh bars of the rectangularly shaped mesh cell have a common lay direction when viewed in an axially receding direction (either right-handed or left-handed lay) that is opposite to that associated with the remaining opposite mesh bars of such mesh cell. In another aspect, when incorporated in a trawl (13), such cell construction of the invention provides for improved shaping and performance of the trawl (13) wherein the mesh cells of different geometrical locations positioned relative to and about the longitudinal axis of the trawl can be controlled such that resulting trawl panels wings (25) act analogous to a series of mini-wings capable of acting in concert in operation. Such concerted action provides, when the trawl is in motion, outwardly directed force vectors which significantly increase the trawl volume and hence mouth (26) volume while simultaneously decreasing drag.

Abstract: A gustatory stimulant component is described that can be molded into soft-bodied lures or mixed into doughbaits, gels, pastes, or viscous liquids. The stimulant contains a mixture of electrolytes that simulate or mimic the electrolytes in natural prey for enhancing the retention time of the bait within the fish mouth.

Abstract: A compound includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon oil in a relation of about 75 to 88 in weight percent and at least one copolymer selected from the group of triblock and diblock polymers in a proportion from about 12 to 25 in weight percent, the hydrocarbon oil having a viscosity of at least 180 SUS@ at 37° C. (100° F.) and, when the viscosity is in CST@, the viscosity being greater than 32 CST@ at 40° C. (104° F.), and the flash point being greater than 220° C. (425° F.). Also a free standing candle is made with the compound, the candle maintaining a free standing condition even when lit by means of a flame produced as a consequence of the combustion of a wick that crosses the body of the candle projecting toward outside one of its ends.

Abstract: A middle petroleum distillate composition containing a major proportion of middle petroleum distillate and a minor proportion of an additive in a sufficient amount to limit the settling speed of paraffins contained in said middle distillate. Said additive consists of a product resulting from a reaction between at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic compound and at least one primary amine functional compound of general formula (I), wherein R1 is a monovalent saturated aliphatic radical, Z is selected from —NR′— groupings in which R′ is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent saturated aliphatic radical, n is an integer between 2 and 4, and m is an integer between I and 4; said primary amine functional compound being used in a ratio of 0.3-0.8 mols per mol of said dicarboxylic compound.

Abstract: Diesel fuel compositions containing oxygenated compounds derived from tetrahydrofurfuryl having to the general formula: 1

Abstract: A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve having excess material therein and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion and skirt portion. The sleeve may have an upper protective sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve has been completed thereby allowing the skirt portion to extend angularly from the base portion. The sleeve has a plurality of folds, some constricted by constriction elements, the folds comprising expansion elements for allowing portions of the base portion to expand, and portions of the skirt portion to extend angularly, when a pot is disposed within the sleeve.

Abstract: A method for operating a plant for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons, in particular methanol, in which, in a mixture-preparation stage, a steam/hydrocarbon mixture is prepared from water and at least one hydrocarbon. The prepared steam/hydrocarbon mixture is introduced into a reforming reactor. The steam/hydrocarbon mixing ratio is set or adapted in order to compensate for an aging-related long-term shift in a temperature profile within the reforming reactor.

Abstract: A safety-locking device is disclosed which is usable with a manual override system in a secure prison cell. The safety locking device is cooperable with the existing crank mechanism and geared together such that upon turning of the crank mechanism, the locking device rotates to a locked position corresponding to the position where the individual cells can be keyed open. The safety locking device is comprised of a small drive gear which is driven by said crank mechanism, and a large driven gear or sprocket driven by the small gear, by way of a chain. A locking mechanism has a locking plunger spring loaded against the back of the larger gear such that upon reaching the position where the individual cells can be keyed open, a locking plunger locks the larger driven gear and crank mechanism from further rotation. A release mechanism allows for further rotation.

Abstract: A device for supporting and guiding the movement, in both a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, of a sliding panel in a frame structure by using guide tracks and vertically adjustable guide castors. The vertical position of the sliding panel is adjustable with the aid of a bogie-based carrying wheel mechanism. A locking mechanism with a specially designed striking plate assists longitudinal and sideways movement of the sliding panel into a locking position for locking of the sliding panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a hinged lid which covers an opening in the top of a rail wagon when it is in a closed position. The apparatus includes a rod rotatably mounted to the top of the wagon along at least part of a free side of the lid opposite or adjacent a hinged side of the lid. An arm is mounted to such rod which bears on the lid and thereby secures the lid in such closed position. There is a rotation device for rotating the rod. The rotation device is operable to rotate the rod and thereby rotate the arm away from the lid so that the lid may be opened.

Abstract: A cable guide structure for a window regulator is provided with rails aligned so as to be parallel with each other, moving elements for supporting a window panel, a cable connected to said moving elements. A diagonally cabling portion of the cable is linearly arranged. The directions of tangent lines of the pulleys at contact points of rail cabling portions with cable guide grooves coincide with axial directions of a cable in the rail cabling portions respectively. Further the directions of tangent lines of pulleys at contact points of the diagonally cabling portion with the cable guide grooves coincide with an axial direction of the cable in the diagonally cabling portion.

Abstract: An opening and closure device for a sliding door, comprising a first driving motor for moving first driving elements associated with the sliding door and second sliding and guiding means interposed between the sliding door and a fixed frame. Said device has a second auxiliary motor that is suitable to produce a first opening movement of the door.

Abstract: A removable mullion assembly comprises a fitting attached in the door opening for receiving an end of the mullion. The fitting houses a locking mechanism for selectively holding the mullion in place in the fitting. The locking mechanism comprises a latch bolt which in an extended position engages the end of the mullion and secures the mullion in the fitting. A key-operated mechanism, such as a cylinder lock, is operatively connected to the bolt for moving the latch bolt to the retracted position in response to turning the key in the cylinder. An actuating element is also provided which is activated by the end of the mullion as the mullion enters the retaining element for moving the bolt to the retracted position. The locking mechanism may further comprise a blocking element to block movement of the latch bolt from the extended position.

Abstract: The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachment point (11a) proximate the top of the bleachers (11). Then, a second end (12b) of the net (12) is passed over the understructure (11c) of the bleachers (11) and then operatively connected to a cable (25) proximate an attachment point (11b) proximate the bottom of the bleachers (11).

Abstract: “MOBILE SALES STAND”, of the kind applied mainly to bar and cafeteria products, essentially characterized by its external configuration which shows the shape similar to the product that is being sold, and which presents on its sides two openings (4) for the sales service, provided with curtains (5) to close the inside area, or optionally with telescopic blinds (6), while these customer service areas, extend horizontally as bar counters (7), and having a concealed door (35) to enter the stand that resembles its profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for installing muntin bars and in particular a muntin grating, i.e. a muntin cross, into a frame, i.e. a spacer frame of an insulated glass window, comprising a device for realizing an accurate graded positioning of the muntin bars or the muntin grating within the spacer frame and also for an accurate junction provided there between. Said device further comprises a rectangular mounting frame having four frame pieces, which frame is inclined with respect to the vertical plane, and tie-bars movably supported by the frame for fixing and machining spacer frames of different sizes together with respective muntin bars, i.e. a respective muntin grating, and an apparatus for arranging and fixing said muntin bars or the muntin grating within the spacer frame of for example an insulated glass window.

Abstract: A pocket door panel for use within a modular partition system is based upon a standard partition panel having vertical end members joined by spaced horizontal C-section members secured to opposite sides of the vertical end members with the mouths of the C-section members facing outwardly. The pocket door panel has one vertical end member replaced by two J-section members secured to the horizontal members and defining an elongated vertical opening between them. A generally rectangular door is adapted to slide horizontally into the opening and the pocket within the panel defined by the horizontal members. Rollers are mounted within the panel above and below the door to engage the top and bottom of the door and guide the horizontal sliding movement of the door. The inner edge of the door includes a leveling device that slidably engages one or more horizontal members to prevent the vertical movement of the inner edge of the door.

Abstract: A preformed component or “preform” for a structural member has a planar base with two longitudinal legs extending in parallel from the base. A channel is defined between the legs for insertion of a flat plate that forms the first member of the structural member. The base of the preform is bonded to a composite panel. The preform is a composite material having continuous filaments of woven or braided fiber. The preform is impregnated with a thermoset resin that bonds the first member to the second member of the structural member. The preform may have filaments in the legs having a coefficient of expansion to match the plate, and filaments in the base having a coefficient of expansion to match the panel.

Abstract: A structural panel for use in building structures or in the formation, finish or decoration thereof includes an outer sheet and a connector sheet with a plurality of collapsible or compressible dividers therebetween. The panel in a rest condition is expanded and of a desired thickness for final use but can be compressed into a relatively thin thickness or profile for shipping purposes. The panel is very lightweight but structurally strong and can be selectively bent in one transverse direction if desired. The panel can be easily cut or formed into any predetermined size or shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward unitary modular shake panels, and methods for making and using such shake panels. In one aspect of the invention, a unitary modular shake panel includes an interconnecting section composed of a siding material and several integral shake sections projecting from the interconnecting section. The panel preferably has a quadrilateral shape with first and second edges along a longitudinal dimension that are separated from each other by a width of the panel along a transverse dimension. Additionally, the shake sections are separated from one another by slots extending from the second edge to an intermediate width in the panel. In a preferred embodiment, the panel is composed of a unitary piece of fiber-cement siding with a simulated wood grain running along the transverse dimension.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beam structure comprising at least a wing (1, 1′) made of at least a first metal and at least a core (2, 2′) made of at least a second metal, said core being assembled substantially perpendicular to said wing and said core being a sheet material or sheet metal. The invention is characterised in that the first metal has a high or very high yield strength, and associated with a yield strength/tensile strength ratio close to 1, the second metal has a yield strength substantially lower than that of the first metal; the second metal has a yield strength/tensile strength ratio substantially less than 0.9 and less than the value of said ratio exhibited by the first metal.

Abstract: A reinforced beam has an internal I-beam structure with opposed adhesive foam layers. The foam layers are extruded, cut to length and placed on opposed surfaces of the I-beam. When the reinforced beam is heated. The adhesive layers expand to secure the I-beam in place.

Abstract: A resiliently flexible construction beam includes a pair of lateral flange portions and a web extending therebetween, preferably, but not necessarily, so as to present a cross-sectional profile corresponding to commonly used construction beam members (e.g., 2″×4″ or 2″×6″). The resilience of the beam helps to attenuate sound transmission through the beam from one lateral member to the other. In particular, in a wall frame, beams according to the present invention are mounted at opposite ends thereof to end plates. In one example, the end plates include slits into which the webs of the beams can be received. The resilient web according to the present invention is conveniently made from a unitary piece of material such as, for example, steel.

Abstract: A carriage having a base frame supported on rolling elements, and an upper frame tiltably supported on the base frame for leveling the upper frame when the base frame is inclined from side-to-side. The upper frame supports at least three rolls of insulation. The carriage is supported on the framework of a building roof and moves along a building wall for dispensing vertical lengths of insulation which are secured to the wall.

Abstract: A method for the fabrication of concrete blocks (2) or concrete slabs of various forms and sizes, fabrication taking place on the basis of vibrational compaction in concrete-filled molds or dies, the block surface or slab surface of the concrete blocks or concrete slabs being subjected to at least one post-forming treatment and subsequent curing. The post-forming treatment includes gentle contact of the surfaces of the concrete blocks or concrete slabs with soft materials.

Abstract: The medicine packing apparatus packs the medicine 7 to be taken at each dosing time into respective medicine bag 10. The apparatus is possible to change the packing order to either dosing order or reverse dosing order on the basis of prescription data.

Abstract: A packaging machine that uses cylinders to automatically adjust the pressure gradient on a web feed roller system is presented. The cylinders are controlled by an air operated or an electrical sensing device that senses the edge of the web. When the sensor detects the web rising it will increase the pressure on bottom of the feed rollers and lower the pressure at the top. This action drives the web down. When the web falls below the proper height the reverse happens and the web is driven back up. This system creates a seeking process that is always driving the web to the correct height. The system can also be used on a pivoting feed roller system. The sensor feedback turns an eccentric that changes the pressure gradient, moving the web to the proper height.

Abstract: To fold a piece of linen (5) to a very small final dimension, for example a bed sheet to 9″×6″, said piece of linen is kept constantly under pressure after final folding until it has been fixed in a storage position, in order to prevent opening of said final fold. This can be effected by pushing it during final folding by means of a folding sword into a receptacle (20), from where it is pushed by means of a ram (26) onto a stacking line (27) where its outer surfaces each rest against a corresponding outer surface of an adjacent piece of linen (5′) or another stop surface formed by slides (31a,b) or a pressure plate (33), so that it is fixed in its final configuration. Alternatively, the piece of linen can be fed, while maintaining pressure on the outer surfaces, to a packing apparatus and surrounded there by a strip of packaging material.

Abstract: A method for containing a botanical item and a growing medium without a pot. A tubular sleeve is provided and the growing medium and botanical item are disposed therein. The tubular sleeve is secured thereabout by using a bonding material to crimp the tubular sleeve.

Abstract: A package of a strip of material has a plurality of parallel side by side stacks each containing a length of the strip which is folded back and forth such that each folded portion of the stack is folded relative to the next portion about a line transverse to the strip. Preferably, the side edges of the strip portions are aligned. The strip can be continuous through each stack and connected by a splice from the end of one stack to beginning of the next stack. To reduce the height of the stacks, the package is compressed and maintained in the compressed condition by, for example, an evacuated sealed bag. The strip of each stack is formed to have a varying width, for example to form diaper inserts when the strip is cut into individual strip elements. The length of each strip portion of the stack is arranged to equal a whole number of strip elements so that the cut lines can be arranged at the fold lines.

Abstract: A method of packaging spring units in which first and second webs of insulator material are fixedly located against the top and bottom surfaces of the spring units. The webs are folded around outermost coil springs along longitudinal edges of the spring units. The reverse sides of the webs are glued, welded or otherwise permanently secured together. In another embodiment, side portions of the webs are secured together, sandwiching the spring units therebetween. The resultant bedding products are then roll-packed.

Abstract: A method of covering a pot containing a floral grouping with a flexible sleeve having a bonding material thereon which connects the sleeve to the pot when the pot is positioned within the sleeve. In one version, the sleeve is positioned about the pot and a lower portion of the sleeve closely surrounds and encompasses the pot, an upper portion of the sleeve extending upwardly from the pot and substantially surrounding and encompassing the floral grouping contained within the pot, at least a portion of the sleeve being removable via the detaching elements, leaving a portion of the sleeve which is a decorative plant cover.

Abstract: The method for forming a container that comprises the following stages: the forming of the sidewall blank from a blank by wrapping it in a form that is closed in its horizontal section and by seaming its opposite edges together; the sealing of the sidewall blank at one end with a lid member, which is equipped with a discharge hole; the sealing of the sidewall blank at the other end with a bottom member; and the filling of the container. At first the lid member, the discharge hole of which is completely sealed with an openable closing member, is inserted into the end of the sidewall blank. Thereafter the container is filled through the end of the sidewall blank that was left open, and the container is sealed to form a tight container by sealing the end that was left open with the bottom member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for trapping AlCl3 from an aluminum etch effluent includes a housing containing disposable trapping medium with a first trapping stage and a second trapping media positioned radially outward and axially downward, respectively, from the strap inlet at respective distances to take advantage of differences in heat exchange efficiencies between the trapping media and solid AlCl3 build-up on the trapping media and of resulting changes in partial vapor pressure of AlCl3 adjacent condensation surfaces as solid AlCl3 build-up occurs to initially induce condensation and build-up near the inlet, but then preferentially flow vapor to more distant trapping media as build-up occurs before the build-up clogs the inlet.

Abstract: The improvements apply to a textile bag element which is permeable to air but not to dust, with a mouth in which the fixed portion of the vacuum-cleaner can be coupled by means of an adhesive connection, characterized by the arrangement of an element in the form of a flexible and adaptable flat disk fixed permanently in the mouth of the bag and having a hook-and-loop fastening element on its outer face, a second element also being provided in the form of a flat disk which is of similar shape to the first, is provided with a complementary hook-and-loop fastening element on its opposite face, and can be fitted removably on the disk fixed in the bag, the second element having, on its outer face, an adhesive region to which a protective disk is applied.

Abstract: In a diesel particulate filter unit 1 having a mat type filter member 15 which is laminated with inorganic fibers, a passing area altering means 30 is provided to alter the area of the exhaust gas G passing through the filter member 15 and the diesel particulate filter unit is so provided that a rise time of the trap efficiency can be shortened by speeding up it at the time of trap and after a high trap efficiency is obtained, PM trap can be continued with a high trap efficiency for a long time in preventing the filter from an increase of the pressurized damage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mower, such as a riding mower, having two side cutting units and a front cutting unit operatively connected to a traction frame. Each side cutting unit can pivot about a substantially vertical axis relative to the traction frame when impact shocks occur on the outer sides of the cutting units. A shock absorber cushions and absorbs such impact shocks, and resists the pivoting motion of the side cutting units, in a bi-directional fashion to be effective during forward or reverse motion of the traction frame. The mower also includes a front cutting unit. The cutting units, both the side cutting units and the front cutting unit, have multiple cutting blades and a single drive motor mounted on the cutting unit for driving all the cutting blades contained on that cutting unit. The drive motor is mounted coaxially on the blade spindle of one of the cutting blades and adjacent blades on the cutting unit are driven by one or more drive belts arranged in straight belt runs.

Abstract: Sprouting beans refining apparatus is provided wherein refuse matters of hulls, trashes, small roots, etc. are removed of sprouting beans efficiently. Sprouting beans raked up by raking-up conveyor 1 are caused to fall down on endless flat belt 6 which is supported by vibration frame 3inclinedly upwardly toward moving direction. Sprouting beans on the endless flat belt are sent downwardly by vibration of the vibration frame 3 to fall down on lower endless flat belt 6. Refuse matters of roots, trashes, etc. contained in the sprouting beans attach to surface of the endless flat belt 6 and are transferred together with the endless flat belt 6 to be removed off by scraper 12. Refined sprouting beans are discharged from lower end of the endless flat belt 6 of lowermost stage.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for transporting gas through long pipelines is provided. The invention provides a binary mixture (e.g. ammonia-water) KALINA CYCLE® that is used as a bottoming cycle with a gas turbine. The non-isothermal boiling and condensation of the binary mixture achieves a high degree of recuperation. By throttling a part of the binary mixture, cooling is provided to the inlet air chiller for the gas turbine air compressor, which significantly improves the performance of the gas turbine. Thus, the invention provides a system for inlet air chilling integrated into a gas turbine-KALINA CYCLE® combined cycle used in a gas pipeline compressor station for pumping natural gas.

Abstract: The casing comprises a combustion chamber and a nozzle, consisting of a subsonic and a supersonic sections with an external structural envelope and a fire wall having a ribbed external surface. The regenerative cooling passage is formed between the envelope and the fire wall. The fire wall is made from copper or a copper alloy, and the external structural envelope is made from steel or a nickel alloy. The fire wall has a metal coating stratified in the region of the nozzle throat over a length of not less than 0.3 diameter of the nozzle throat in the longitudinal direction. The first layer of the coating is nickel 50 &mgr;m to 1000 &mgr;m thick, and the second layer is chromium 10 &mgr;m to 500 &mgr;m thick.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to reliably judge if a NOX absorbent has deteriorated due to sulfur poisoning, or has heat deteriorated. At the time of executing rich spiking, a sulfur poisoning stoichiometric conversion time threshold value tm: LMT-S deterioration, for judging if a NOX absorbent has been sulfur poisoned, and a heat deterioration stoichiometric conversion time threshold value tm: LMT heat deterioration, for judging if the NOX absorbent has heat deteriorated to an extent that the NOX absorption capacity has been lost, are set in relation to the time (stoichiometric conversion time) taken for an output signal from a second O2 sensor to change from lean to rich.

Abstract: There are provided a failure determination device simple in construction and capable of properly determining failure of a humidity sensor that detects the humidity of exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine and a control system for an exhaust passage changeover valve, which can switch the changeover valve with appropriate timing, thereby enabling sufficient purification of exhaust gases. In one form of the invention, an operating condition of the engine is detected. It is judged based on the detected operating condition of the engine whether or not the engine is in an operating condition in which failure determination of the humidity sensor can be executed. It is determined whether or not the humidity sensor has failed, based on a result of detection by the humidity sensor, when it has been judged that the failure determination of the humidity sensor can be executed.

Abstract: In order to suppress the quantity of the nitrogen oxide to be released to the atmosphere when the operation state is shifted from the engine operation with lean air fuel ratio to that with stoichiometric air fuel ratio, the exhaust gas purification apparatus is arranged such that by means of the forced rich operation means, when the operation state is shifted from the engine operation with lean air fuel ratio to that with stoichiometric air fuel ratio, the operation state is shifted to the engine operation with stoichiometric air fuel ratio after performing that with rich air fuel ratio.