Abstract: A self-contained diving unit to be refilled by a manual pump making possible to compress gas in a tank. The pump is integrated into the diving unit. The diving unit can also include an outer case that encloses the tank in particular In addition, the pump is positioned within the outer case of the diving unit and outside the tank.

Abstract: A mask is provided for administering medication, particularly asthmatic medication, to equine animals, particularly horses. The mask has a body that fits over the nostrils of the horse. An aerosolization chamber is secured to the body and opens into the interior thereof, and is supplied with misted medications such as from a metered dose inhaler, for inhalation by the animal. The mask and body is also provided with one or more exhalation ports, and a strap or band or the like for securing the body to the animals face overlying the nostrils.

Abstract: A breathing mask for delivering oxygen to a patient. The breathing mask has a headset for seating about the cranial region of the head of the patient, with a hollow gas delivery arm coupled to the headset. The mask also has a nosepiece that is coupled only to the hollow gas delivery arm and that delivers oxygen to the nostrils of the patient. Finally; the mask has a source of oxygen for coupling oxygen to the hollow gas delivery arm.

Abstract: Helmet protection methods and systems designed to protect the wearer from not only physical impact but also from non-impact safety risks posed by noxious fumes, fire, lack of oxygen, and particulate matter and the like by creating a positive pressure inside the helmet while still permitting normal human respiration, are presented. More specifically, a helmet, a compressed air canister(s) such as a cartridge or a tank, for example, sensor(s) that may trigger an pressurized air release element that may initiate a flow of breathable air from the canister(s), and an exfiltration mechanism that may permit the increase of air pressure within the helmet such that safety endangering conditions (such as noxious fumes, heat buildup, particulate matter and the like) are prevented from entering inside the helmet but respiration by the human wearer is still possible, are presented.

Abstract: A non-elastic, conformal translucent device bearing a grid is applied to a patient to facilitate tissue examination and reproducible lesion identification.

Abstract: Surgical methods and instruments are disclosed for performing port-access or closed-chest coronary artery bypass (CABG) surgery in multivessel coronary artery disease. In contrast to standard open-chest CABG surgery, which requires a median sternotomy or other gross thoracotomy to expose the patient's heart, port-access CABG surgery is performed through small incisions or access ports made through the intercostal spaces between the patient's ribs, resulting in greatly reduced pain and morbidity to the patient. In situ arterial bypass grafts, such as the internal mammary arteries and/or the right gastroepiploic artery, are prepared for grafting by thoracoscopic or laparoscopic takedown techniques. Free grafts, such as a saphenous vein graft or a free arterial graft, can be used to augment the in situ arterial grafts. The graft vessels are anastomosed to the coronary arteries under direct visualization through a cardioscopic microscope inserted through an intercostal access port.

Abstract: Materials, devices and methods for the treatment of congestive heart failure are disclosed. In these methods, the volume of the left ventricle is reduced, thereby increasing the efficiency of the pumping action of the heart. Volume reduction is accomplished by introduction of biocompatible materials into the wall of the left ventricle, or into the ventricle itself. Suitable biocompatible materials include those that undergo a phase transition within the ventricle or within the wall of the ventricle, and are thereby converted from a substantially liquid state to a substantially solid state. Such materials also include those which increase in volume during the transition from the liquid state to the solid state. Also disclosed is a method for ventricular geometry reduction wherein flexible, elastic bands are attached to the external surface of the heart to effect a decrease in the volume of the left ventricle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. The implant has multiple fibers braided along a length of the implant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tobacco filter for smoking products in which the tobacco material selected for the filter or parts thereof are subjected to a thermal treatment during the tobacco preparation process.

Abstract: The invention relates to the hairpiece to be attached to a cap removably. The clothing material of the hairpiece is implanted with hairs in width corresponding to the wearing angle of the different cap. The hairpiece is provided with the attachment for catching the cap and attaching the clothing material to the cap removably.

Abstract: Artificial eyelashes having improved adhesive for easy application, comfortable use, and repeated wear. The eyelashes include a rolled projecting part that provides adjustability in angle and a suitable contour for the eyelid. The lashes may be reused, including refill tapes for protection of the adhesive portion of the eyelashes when such lashes are not in use.

Abstract: A beauty appliance includes a steam ejection device and a mist ejection device. The steam ejection device includes a steam ejection nozzle through which steam is configured to be ejected. The mist ejection device includes a mist ejection nozzle through which the liquid is configured to be ejected as mist and which is positioned in relation to the steam ejection nozzle such that ejection flow of the steam in the steam ejection nozzle causes a flow of the liquid toward the mist ejection nozzle from a mist liquid tank.

Abstract: A knot helper utilizing a sleeve open at the top end as well as the bottom end. A partially or fully exposed elastic circle is used at the top end to tighten the knot helper around the top of a wearer's ponytail. In use, the wearer encloses her ponytail into the cylindrical sleeve of the knot helper. She then secures the top end over her ponytail with the aid of an exposed elastic or other grabbing means in order to prevent the knot helper from slipping off her ponytail. Finally, she twists and wraps the knot helper along with the enclosed sleeve forming a knot or other related hair styles. The finished knot may be anchored securely by tucking the bottom end of the sleeve under the knot or by looping a circle of elastic provided at the bottom end of the sleeve around the knot.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of organic carbonates having formula (I) 1

Abstract: A hot forming die (10) has forming surfaces (16,18) and the forming surfaces have a nickel oxide layer (20). A stop off material coating (22) builds up on the nickel oxide layer (20) in operation. A method of cleaning the forming surfaces (16,18) of the hot forming die (10) comprises washing the forming surfaces (16,18) of the hot forming die (10) in water to remove the stop off material (22) without removing the nickel oxide layer (20) from the forming surfaces (16,18). The forming surfaces (16,18) may be soaked in water (26) and/or a jet (30) of pressurized water may be directed onto the forming surfaces (16,18). The stop off material is quickly removed without damaging the forming surfaces (16,18). The retention of the nickel oxide layer (20) improves the quality of the hot-formed articles and the interval between cleaning of the hot forming die (10) is increased.

Abstract: A machine for washing and drying equipment and in particular impermeable sports equipment includes a housing with an opening through which pieces of equipment are placed radially into compartments of a partitioned carrier. The carrier is rotatably mounted in a fixed drum, which receives washing liquid and then hot air for washing and drying the pieces of equipment. Partitions in the carrier can be adjusted to form small or large compartments, which receive one or more pieces of equipment and hold the pieces separate from those in other compartments during washing and drying.

Abstract: A cleaning processing apparatus, which is one embodiment of a liquid processing apparatus for performing a liquid processing by supplying a predetermined process liquid to a target object to be processed such as a semiconductor wafer while rotating the target object, comprises a rotor for holding wafers W, a slidable process section for housing the rotor, and a cleaning liquid spurting nozzle for supplying a predetermined cleaning liquid to the wafers W. A housing for housing the slidable process section is of a hermetic structure so as to be substantially shielded from the outside.

Abstract: An umbrella is disclosed which includes a frame having a shaft, a plurality of ribs pivotally mounted to the frame, a plurality of stretchers adapted to extend the ribs to angular positions with respect to the frame, and a combined cover, which is structured to provide wind vents in the regions between the ribs. The combined cover includes a first cover panel having a generally circular configuration and being positioned over the ribs. A second cover panel having a generally annular configuration is also positioned over the ribs at a location radially outward of the first cover panel, the first cover panel having a radially outermost dimension greater than the radially innermost dimension of the second cover panel such that the first cover panel overlaps at least a portion of the second cover panel to prevent water from passing thereby.

Abstract: A method for fabricating multi-cell solar devices using thermal spray deposition techniques to spray metal powder directly on solar cells and on the backing upon which solar cells are assembled, to form collection grid lines, bus bars, electrodes and interconnections between solar cells.

Abstract: Plasma is generated from a plasma generating gas comprising an inert gas and hydrogen gas. Silicon material is passed through the plasma and heated so as to form a crystalline silicon particle containing hydrogen at a concentration of 1×1016-1×1020. A great number of the crystalline silicon particles of p-type or n-type are deposited on a substrate as the electrode of one side. An insulator is formed among the crystalline silicon particles on the substrate, and a n-type or p-type semiconductor layer is formed over the crystalline silicon particles, thereby fabricating a photoelectric conversion device. The photoelectric conversion device using the crystalline silicon particles exhibits high photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A flow control mechanism for an eaves trough downspout has a primary flow path through a housing from an inlet to a first outlet. A tubular arm extends from the housing and has a first end is in fluid communication with a second outlet. A deflector is pivotally secured within the housing for movement between a deflecting position and an inoperative position. In the deflecting position, the deflector deflects a liquid stream flowing along the primary flow path to a secondary flow path through the second outlet. A linkage extends through the tubular arm. A float is positioned at the second end of the tubular arm and suspended from a second end of the linkage. Movement of the deflector between the deflecting position and the inoperative position is tied by the linkage to the position of the float.

Abstract: An accommodation portion (53) is formed at a position where it faces a check valve member (42) through a chamber inlet (41a) of a check valve chamber (41). An opening means (51) is attached in the accommodation portion (53). This opening means (51) switches over between a valve opening position (Y) and a valve-opening cancellation position (X). A lock means (55) is attached between a peripheral wall of the accommodation portion (53) and the opening means (51). The lock means (55) changes over between a lock position (L) where it limits an advancement of the opening means (51) from the valve-opening cancellation position (X) and a lock cancellation position (M) where it allows the advancement. A valve-opening actuation means (60) is provided with a lock cancellation means (61). A magnetic force is made to occur between the lock cancellation means (61) and the lock means (55). The magnetic force changes over the lock means (55) to the lock cancellation position (M).

Abstract: A fluid pressure reduction system (1) formed from at least a first module (10) and a second module (20) cooperating with each other in order to ensure at least expansion of the fluid and able to be connected to and/or disconnected from each other, the connection of the modules (10, 20) with each other being provided by connection elements (11, 21, 22) with a rotary ring (21) carried by the first module (10) and/or the second module (20). Such a system may be fitted to any fluid line, especially a medical gas line.

Abstract: A throttle valve body (10, 100), especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a tubular body (16, 116), which comprises at least an outer casing (16A, 116A ), an inner casing (16B, 116B), a first end face (16C, 116C) and a second end face (16D, 116D), the inner casing (16B, 116B) of the tubular body (16, 116) forming a flow duct (20, 120) through which a gaseous medium (56, 156), especially air, can flow in a main flow direction (58, 158), a throttle plate (24, 124) swivel-mounted on a throttle shaft (22, 122) being arranged in the flow duct (20, 120), is to have an especially low weight and be manufactured at least partially from standard components.

Abstract: A surge prevention valve may be used to prevent the formation of an initial surge of high pressure. The valve may be located, for example, between a high pressure gas cylinder and a medical pressure regulator. The valve is provided with first and second valves located within a housing and integrating a pressurization orifice. The initial opening of the valve in an axial direction enables gas to flow through the pressurization orifice at a first flow rate. The full opening of the valve in the axial direction enables the gas to flow through the second valve at a second flow rate, which is much higher than the first flow rate. The controlled pressurization of the gas through the orifice delays the time during which the gas reaches full recompression.

Abstract: A check valve is provided and has a housing having inlet and outlet openings and comprising two essentially planar plate portions. A thin steel plate that acts as a valve is disposed between the plate portions. Under the effective pressure, the valve opens in one direction and blocks flow in the opposite direction. The valve has at least one valve tongue, and the plate portions in the valve are fixedly connected together. One of the plate portions is associated with the discharge zone and in the vicinity of the valve tongue is provided with at least one arched portion for limiting opening of the valve tongue. The other plate portion has bores through which the exhaust gas can enter under overpressure.

Abstract: A low permeable hose having at least a refrigerant barrier layer and a rubber layer is provided. The barrier layer is a laminate film having a structure such that resin layers sandwich a metal layer therebetween and having an elongation at breakage of 10 % or more. The outermost layer of the resin layer may be an adhesive layer composed of a phenol resin based composition. The hose can be produced by heating the refrigerant barrier layer and the rubber layer to a temperature no lower than the melting point of a resin that constitutes the resin layers to melt the resin and vulcanizing said rubber layer, or, laminating an adhesive layer composed of a phenol resin based composition and the rubber layer, thereby splicing the refrigerant barrier layer and the rubber layer.

Abstract: A hydrogen fuel hose having a wall composed of an inner resin layer, a thin metal layer and an outer resin layer. The inner resin layer includes at least a layer of low gas permeability and may further include a layer of low water permeability surrounded by the layer of low gas permeability. The hose may have a corrugated wall portion. The hose is suited for use as a hydrogen fuel hose for a fuel-cell vehicle because of its excellent hydrogen gas impermeability, resistance to embrittlement by hydrogen and hose flexibility.

Abstract: A press fabric for a pulp machine is a weft-abrading type fabric manufactured by weaving a warp monofilament and a bundled yarn. The bundled yarn has fine water-sucking spaces formed between raw filaments of a small diameter by bundling up the raw filaments. Monofilaments may also be used as the wefts in combination with the bundled yarns. The bundled yarn forms the most protuberant crimp to the surface of the fabric. The press fabric for a pulp machine is excellent in water-sucking ability, washing ability, showering resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention manufactures a solid structural material using a three-dimensional five-axial woven fabric W. According to the present invention, in weaving a three-dimensional five-axial woven fabric W using a three-dimensional weaving machine, divisibly woven sections S1 are formed in portions of a manufactured three-dimensional five-axial woven fabric by alternately driving an upper and a lower insertion members 2, 3 for inserting a vertical yarn Z from above and below, respectively, in such a manner that each of the insertion members and a weft insertion rapier are driven with different timings.

Abstract: The weft threads (14) of a textile product (10) run at an angle of at least approximately 70 degrees with respect to its warp threads (12) and the weft threads (14) protrude, by a piece, beyond the outermost warp threads (12′), on at least one side of the strip-shaped textile product (10) in a strip-shaped textile product (10), consisting, in particular, of filaments, threads, or a yarn, for use as a reinforcement layer for hoses, tubes, pressure containers, and similar hollow objects. Alternately or in addition, the warp threads (12) are formed thinner than the remaining warp threads (12) in at least one boundary area (R) of the textile product (10).

Abstract: A device for storing and mixing an injectate includes a fluid holder removably coupled to an ampoule. The fluid holder initially contains a fluid and the ampoule initially contains a dry reagent. A breakable membrane may be included between the fluid holder and ampoule to prevent the undesirable mixing of the fluid with the dry reagent. Upon application of force to a plunger rod disposed within the fluid holder, fluid is introduced into the ampoule wherein it is mixed with the dry reagent to create an injectable mixture. Air or gas present in the ampoule may be removed therefrom; the fluid holder may be decoupled from the ampoule; and the ampoule may be further coupled to a needle-less injector for administration of an injection of the mixture. The device is particularly useful for lyophilized pharmaceuticals that rapidly lose medicinal efficacy once in solution form.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a pair of inputs for determining the pressure within a vapor recovery path. The inputs are positioned about a flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path. The vapor recovery path may include a mounting platform for attaching the pressure sensor and positioning the inputs relative to the flow restrictor. In one embodiment, a vapor sensor may also be positioned within the vapor recovery path. An inlet port and an outlet port direct vapor from the vapor recovery path to a sensor. The inlet and outlet ports are positioned relative to the flow restrictor for forcing the vapor through the sensor. In this embodiment, a common flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path may accommodate both the vapor sensor and the pressure sensor. If vapor is not being returned in the vapor return path properly, the fuel dispenser may set an alarm condition and/or shut down the fuel dispenser operation.

Abstract: A container for a fuel system additive. The container comprises a sealable first part (1) for storing the fuel system additive and a second part (2) that is capable of opening a flap on a vehicle's fuel tank. the two parts are capable of relative movement which unseals the first part (1) so that the fuel system additive can leave the first part (1) and travel through the second part (2) into a vehicle's fuel tank. the container avoids or reduces spillage of the fuel system additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a veneer lathe knife assembly comprising supported by a frame assembly a knife mounting beam (4) and a nose bar beam (5), both of which having a front portion (4′; 5′) for holding a cutting knife (6) and a nose bar (7), respectively, and a stiffening rear portion. The knife mounting beam (4) and the nose bar beam (5) are adapted movable relative to each other on the frame assembly so as to permit adjustment of the knife gap formed between the cutting knife (6) and the nose bar (7). Heat transfer means (2, 2′, 2″, 2′″) are adapted to the stiffening rear portion of both the knife mounting beam (4) and the nose bar beam (5). Both the knife mounting beam (4) and the nose bar beam (5) have placed thereon, in a close vicinity to the knife (6) and the nose bar (7), at least one first set of temperature sensors (3, 3′) disposed in predetermined positions along the length of the knife and the nose bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a veneer lathe knife assembly comprising a lower portion (5) supporting a veneer cutting knife (3) and a upper portion (2) supporting a backing nose bar (4), said upper portion including adjustment screw means (1 to 1″″) or the like devices for adjusting position of the nose bar (4) in the upper portion (2) of the assembly. To perform a fine adjustment of the knife gap formed between the cutting knife and the nose bar, the adjustment screw means are equipped with means (6) for controlling the temperature of the screw means.

Abstract: A gold-free platinum material that is dispersion-strengthened by small, finely dispersed particles of base metal oxide. The base metal is either 0.01-0.5 wt. % Sc or a mixture/ alloy of Sc and at least one metal from the group consisting of Zr, Y, and Ce with a total base metal content of 0.05-0.5 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to manufacture a clad strip, <1.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum-based alloy, in particular an alloy from the Al—Li—Mg system, with the following chemical composition, %w/w: 1 Lithium 1.5-1.9 Magnesium 4.1-6.0 Zinc 0.1-1.5 Zirconium 0.05-0.3  Manganese 0.01-0.8  Hydrogen 0.9 × 10−5-4.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire having a tread pattern is provided, in which occurrence of uneven wear observed in a conventional lug-type tread pattern can be prevented without causing degradation in the various characteristics of the tire. The pneumatic tire having a tread pattern in which main lug grooves are disposed in the opposing tread shoulder regions at a predetermined pitch in the circumferential direction of the tire. The main lug grooves are so arranged as to provide circumferential phase difference between the opposing tread shoulder regions. In this construction, a narrow shallow groove is disposed in the central region of the tread portion in the tread width direction for connecting the main lug grooves located in the opposing tread shoulder regions, and a shallow groove portion is formed in the shoulder end region inside the main lug groove.

Abstract: A pneumatic radial tire which can run in a flat tire condition comprising: a side reinforcing layer disposed on a carcass layer of the side region and having a generally crescent sectional shape; and a belt layer composed of a belt ply in which metal wire bundles (each bundle containing untwined plural metal wires arranged in parallel) are arranged planarly in parallel to each other and being spaced from each other with a distance therebetween in the tire widthwise direction, and an inner liner has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm. The light run-flat tire can run to a safe place while supporting the load of the vehicle even if the tire is punctured so that the internal pressure thereof is lowered or even becomes zero, and can effect a comfortable ride and a low rolling resistance when it is filled with a normal internal pressure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rubber component for a pneumatic tire which comprises a process of overlap-winding at least one rubber tape into a target cross sectional shape for the rubber component, wherein each rubber tape has a thickness of from 0.3 to 3.0 mm and a width of from 5 to 40 mm, and an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the rubber component are defined by a surface layer made of windings of the rubber tape which windings are overlapped by a width WJ less than 75% of the rubber tape width but more than 1.0 mm.

Abstract: In a pneumatic tire for an airplane of the present invention, a reinforcing layer, which is disposed at an outer side, in the radial direction of the tire, of a belt, includes plural cords, the cords being provided such that the longitudinal direction thereof forms an angle of substantially 15° or less with respect to a tire circumferential direction. The reinforcing layer has two or more joint portions in the circumferential direction of the tire. In accordance with the present invention, a length of the cords forming the reinforcing layer in the tire circumferential direction can be made short, whereby a size (length) of tread pieces formed at a time when the tire is damaged can be made small and damage caused to an airplane can be reduced.

Abstract: The carcass structure (2) of a tire comprises one or more carcass plies (3, 31) each formed of strip-like lengths (13, 33) comprising longitudinal thread-like elements (14) incorporated in a layer of elastomer material (17). The strip-like elements (13, 33) have respective crown portions (25) disposed circumferentially in mutual side by side relationship, and side portions (24) extending radially at the tire sidewalls. The side portions of each carcass ply (3, 31) are each at least partly covered with at least one of the side portions belonging to an adjacent deposition length. Associated with the carcass plies (3) are annular structures (4) comprising a pair of inextensible inserts (27, 28) in the form of an annulus which are anchored to the first and second carcass plies (3, 31) respectively and axially separated by an elastomeric filling body (29). A belt structure (5), a tread band (8) and sidewalls (9) are combined with the carcass structure (2) to define a tire (1).

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises: a bead apex made of rubber extending radially outwards from a bead core; a carcass composed of an inside carcass ply and an outside carcass ply, the inside carcass ply turned up around the bead core in each bead portion from the inside to the outside of the tire to form a pair of turned up portions and a main portion therebetween, the outside carcass ply extending to a position between the bead apex and the turned up portion; a steel cord reinforcing layer comprising an axially inner portion and an axially outer portion which extend radially outwardly from the underside of the bead core into the sidewall portion; the sidewall portion provided with an axially inner reinforcing rubber layer disposed axially inside the inside carcass ply's main portion, and an axially outer reinforcing rubber layer disposed between the outside carcass ply and the steel cord reinforcing layer's axially outer portion.

Abstract: A flooring material having a textile pad substructure with a density of greater than 13 pounds per cubic foot is provided. The textile pad has reinforcement and binding fibers. The binding fibers are thermoplastic and are used to bind the reinforcement fibers together. The pad is created by heating and compressing a fibrous textile batt so that it has a density of greater than 13 pounds per cubic foot.

Abstract: In a computer having a display device, an entry device, and a computer processor for executing a computer program, a method of pole analysis comprising the steps of: providing a computer executable program; running the computer executable program on the computer processor; inputting data pertaining to pole loading into the computer; determining the loading on the pole; and outputting the results. A computer system for determining loads on a pole, the system comprising a computer processor; computer executable instructions for being run on the computer processor; a computerized memory for storing pole data; computer executable instructions for determining pole loading; a means for outputting the results. A computer program product for determining the loading on a pole.

Abstract: In order to make a laminate, a knitted terry-cloth elastic base fabric 42 is used, the fabric 42 having an elastic base made of synthetic yarn and a cotton pile. A film 28 of polyurethane resin is deposited on an anti-stick support web 16 and is set, and a layer 4 of polyurethane resin having adhesive properties is deposited on the film 28. The base fabric 42 is applied to the adhesive layer 40 whilst the latter is still liquid, after which the layer 40 is set. Finally, the film 28 is detached from the support web 16. The layers of polyurethane resin are impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor. Pieces of the laminate can be joined together by welding the respective film and adhesive to form a water tight join.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic panel or piece having a resilient welded portion. The panel or piece of the present invention may be used in a variety of applications such as to provide sealing ends on thermoplastic panels or to create resiliently closable passages in thermoplastic panels through which wires and other objects may be passed while maintaining an even surface appearance of the baseboard panel. Other uses include attaching one or more thermoplastic pieces together. The invention also includes a method for making the subject thermoplastic panel or piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making applicators for inserting materials into body cavities. The applicators comprise a tubular insertion member having an insertion end and a gripper end opposite thereof. The gripper end has an indentation with a shoulder on each end of the indentation. The shoulder most proximal the insertion end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of inserting the applicator into a body cavity. Whereas the shoulder most proximal the gripper end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of expelling material substantially contained by the applicator. The shoulder most proximal the gripper end also provides secure handling of the applicator while removing the applicator from the body after the expulsion step has been completed.