Abstract: A floral container, such as a flower pot, having a sleeve bondingly connected to an inner surface of the flower pot, together forming a pot assembly for cultivating, displaying or shipping a botanical item disposed therein.

Abstract: A cover for use with a flower pot having a floral grouping disposed therein. The cover includes a sheet of material having a sheet extension connected to an outer peripheral surface thereof. The sheet of material is formed into a pot cover for covering the flower pot and the sheet extension extends over the floral grouping.

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 post planter which is constructed of two identical parts with the parts being constructed to be located around a square shaped or rectangular post. The post planter includes an interior chamber the lower portion of which is to contain water and the upper portion of which is to contain a plant growing medium. The two parts are to be connected together by fasteners forming a single unit. There is a post receiving opening formed within the planter and this post receiving opening is size adjustable. The planter includes an annular flange located at its bottom which is to facilitate trimming of vegetation that may have grown around the planter. The top of the planter includes an elevated arcuate lip located peripherally.

Abstract: Process for pyrolyzing a light feed in a pyrolysis furnace designed for pyrolyzing heavy feed, in which process part of the light feed is introduced at the feed inlet of the convection zone of the pyrolysis furnace and further light feed is introduced into the convection zone together with the dilution gas.

Abstract: An improved system and method is provided for operating a parallel entrainment fluidized bed gasifier system. A first aspect of the present invention relates to a method for reducing ash agglomeration in a parallel entrainment fluidized bed gasifier/combustor system by adding a quantity of MgO to the feedstock used in the gasifier/combustor system. A second aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for reducing erosion at piping bends in fluidized particulate piping systems which utilizes sand retention cavities positioned to receive and retain a portion of the fluidized particulate. A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for facilitating the flow of sand and char fragments from a first compartment to a second compartment while minimizing the flow of gases between the first and second compartments.

Abstract: The invention is a railroad gate release mechanism which attaches between the mount arms of a railroad gate actuator and a crossing arm to prevent breakage of the crossing arm due to impingement by a vehicle. A pivotable arm assembly allows released movement in two directions of the crossing arm in reaction to impingement and returns the crossing arm to the original and detented position subsequent to impingement to maintain grade crossing protection. Spring assemblies, a shock absorber and a spring centering assembly act to return the pivotable arm assembly and attached crossing arm to the normal detented position.

Abstract: A vehicle window regulator including an elongate drive shaft having a drive axis, connected at spaced locations to first and second drive sprockets, each drive sprocket being connected via respective first and second toothed drive belts to respective first and second idler wheels, with each drive belt including a cursor for connection to a window glass.

Abstract: A window weatherstrip that can be clipped onto a mounting structure of a motor vehicle door frame adjacent an opening containing a window glass such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view thereby avoiding the need for any decorative type finish. More specifically, the window weatherstrip is clipped onto a mounting structure having a horizontally extending mounting flange integrally connected with a downwardly projecting vertical mounting flange such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view underneath a door liner.

Abstract: A door seal according to an embodiment of the invention includes a rubber seal and a mechanical seal. The rubber seal is a compressible, hollow body having a D-shaped longitudinal cross-section, affixed to the inner surface of a door which is adapted for contacting an outer surface of an associated door frame when in a closed position. The seal extends for substantially the entire perimeter of the door. A mechanical stop, extending from the door frame, engages said door, when in a closed position, to form a channel for directing water away from an opening formed by the door frame.

Abstract: A door assembly for vehicle adapted to simplify a door assembly process thereby improving a door assembly efficiency, the door assembly for vehicle, comprising: a door trim assembly mounted with a window regulator assembly necessary for lifting a door window glass and a door lock assembly for opening and closing a door; and a door panel assembly coupled to the door trim assembly.

Abstract: A door panel assembly including a door panel having a dry side and a wet side, a drive mechanism being secured to the door panel via at least a first mounting feature and a cable drum being secured to the door panel via at least a second mounting feature, in which the at least one first and at least one second mounting features are located on the same side of the door panel.

Abstract: Provided are an abrasive tape suitable for finishing of surfaces or the like of precision components such as optical connector ferrules and semiconductor wafers, and a process for producing it. A coating agent in which abrasive particles having an average particle size in the range of 1 to 200 m&mgr; are dispersed in a binder resin solution. The coating agent is applied, with intervention of a primer layer if necessary, onto a base for abrasive tape to form an abrasive layer, thus obtaining an abrasive tape.

Abstract: A pyrogenic process is used to prepare alkali-doped silica particles. Particles produced by this process exhibit homogeneous doping, reduced agglomeration, greater stability and higher removal rates. Aqueous dispersions containing alkali-doped pyrogenic silica with average particle size less than 100 nm are used for polishing surfaces (CMP).

Abstract: A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and an outer sidewall in which is defined in large opening, preferably located so as to provide favorable outdoor views to the occupants of the stadium. A movable wall member is advantageously position so as to be able to open or close the large opening. When the movable wall member is in a first, retracted position spectators will be provided with a view of the outdoors and a great deal of outdoor air and sunlight. When outdoor conditions are unfavorable for an intended event within the stadium, however, the movable wall member may be repositioned in order to partially or fully close the opening. Such unfavorable conditions may include undesirable sun position, an undesirable amount of wind or humidity; or unfavorable temperatures.

Abstract: A sheet mesh of plastics material for application to roof guttering to prevent the entry of unwanted materials into the guttering. In use the mesh is affixed along one edge to the roof and along the opposite edge (46) to the top outside edge of the guttering. The mesh comprises a first array of parallel strands (42) aligned in a first direction integrally moulded with a second array of parallel strands (44) aligned substantially at right angles to the first array. The strands (44) in the second array are made from a stiffer material than that from which the strands in the first array (42) are made. The mesh is preferably manufactured as a co-extrusion of LDPE-rich and HDPE-rich materials.

Abstract: A display having mating door sections includes a frame, upper and lower parallel, spaced apart door mounts affixed to the frame, and doors mounted to the frame between the door mounts for securing panels thereto. The door mounts each include openings in vertical alignment with one another for mounting the doors. Each door is mounted to the display frame, between the upper and lower door mounts. Each door has first and second mating door sections joined to one another at a mating juncture. The mating door sections each have a raised rim around a rear portion and upper and lower edges of the sections defining a central recessed region. The recessed region has a plurality of apertures therein, each defining a raised sleeve portion and an opening therein. Each door includes upper and lower pivot pins at about the rear portion at the upper and lower rims respectively.

Abstract: The invention is of a prefabricated niche kit and associated methods for installation and fireproofing/strengthening thereof. The kit includes a molded plastic niche and a template to facilitate marking the boundary of wall material to be cut away for forming a cavity into which the molded plastic niche will be placed in a wall. The niche may be molded to include any number of decorative features, and includes an outer flange which overlies and hides the boundaries of the cavity after a cutting operation. Once a cavity is formed in a wall, the prefabricated niche is simply slid into place, and secured using caulking or suitable adhesive.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of extruded polyvinyl foam shutters. More particularly this invention relates to an interior mount frame shutter for tilt-in windows. The present invention addresses the problem in the industry by providing a shallow mount inside mount shutter frame that provides the appearance of an interior mounted shutter but also provides sufficient clearance for tilt-in windows.

Abstract: The invention is a glazing panel wall system having unique and advantageous glazing clips. The clips, several different embodiments of which are described, serve to hold the glazing panels and frame member face covers in place. The system comprises the various glazing clips; interconnected frame members, each frame member having recesses adapted for containing glazing panels and a channel adapted for engaging the clips; and face covers which are placed over the front face of the frame members. The invention thus provides a convenient, time-saving, and very effective way of constructing a glazing panel wall.

Abstract: The wall panel system of the present invention includes an attachment member that is received in a groove in a panel to align and hold the panel in place on a perimeter framing member.

Abstract: As extruded from a polymeric material, such as polyvinyl chloride, a drywall-trimming strip has a central portion, which has a bullnose region and two planar regions, one at each side of the bullnose portion. Further, the drywall trimming strip has two lateral flanges, each of which is joined unitarily to the bullnose portion by a stepped junction. The bullnose region has an exterior radius of 0.350 inch approximately. Each planar region has a width of 0.217 inch approximately, as measured in a plane normal to an axis defined by the bullnose region. Each junction has a measurement of 0.095 approximately, as measured between a plane defined by the exterior surface of the bullnose portion and a plane defined by the interior surface of the flange at such junction. Having a thickness of 0.055 inch approximately, the strip is adapted to fit along an elongate corner defined by two drywall panels, each of which has a thickness not less than 0.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of joist attachment tabs integrally formed in the web. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web and form a corresponding opening in the web. The apparatus may include at least two reinforcing ribs between at least two adjacent openings. In another embodiment the apparatus may include joist locator tabs not attached to the joists.

Abstract: An attachment system and method for coupling a wall and a floor together during and/or after construction, and for facilitating final orientation of the wall and floor, includes first and second members coupled to the respective wall and floor and pivotal about a hinge member. The wall and floor, and thus the first and second members, pivot between an assembly position, and a final position. In the assembly position, the wall or the floor is assembled, and the first and second members are coupled to the respective wall and floor. In the final position, the wall and floor are finally oriented with respect to one another.

Abstract: The covering system comprises at least one panel (9) capable of being placed on said covering in an inclined position with respect to the horizontal. The panel has an inner chamber (25), a plurality of suction apertures (23) through which said inner chamber (25) communicates with a void inside said building, and a discharge aperture (21) disposed in the vicinity of the area of said panel which is at a higher level when the panel is installed.

Abstract: A modular deck tile comprises a plurality of slats which are joined together by at least two flexible tubes extending through the thickness of each of the slats. So as to preserve the spacing of the slats, and to keep them in place, the tubes may be laterally deformed in the region between each pair of slats so as to cause a greater cross wise dimension than the diameter of the passage through which the tubes extend. Alternatively, the slats may be joined one to another by poppet connectors.

Abstract: A concrete construction block includes a pair of opposing spaced apart concrete side panels, a plurality of fasteners carried by the concrete side panels and arranged in pairs, and a plurality of panel couplers extending between respective opposing pairs of fasteners for holding the concrete side panels in an opposing spaced apart relation. Each panel coupler includes a pair of support plates secured to respective fasteners and an attachment member extends between the support plates. The support plates strengthens the concrete construction block under load conditions.

Abstract: A wall construction system including a first side member, a second side member and an interlocking member. The first side member has a first top connecting portion and a first bottom connecting portion. The second side member has a second top connecting portion and a second bottom connecting portion. The interlocking member is capable of removably attaching the first side member to the second side member so that the first side member is maintained in a spaced-apart relationship with the second side member.

Abstract: A deck attachment bracket and method of attaching a deck to a building are provided. The attachment bracket is mountable to a concrete foundation of an existing house or other structure. The bracket includes a mounting surface for attaching the bracket to the structure, a support surface extending perpendicular to the attachment surface and at least one load transmission member interfacing the support surface to the attachment surface. The bracket further includes a deck joist retaining member attached to the support surface. The deck joist attachment member accepts a standard deck joist and allows the same to be adjustable retained therein. In one preferred embodiment, the deck joist attachment member is adjustably attached to the support member of the adjustment bracket to allow the deck joist retained in the joist retaining member to be adjustably spaced from the side of the house or other structure to account for a variety of siding materials and thicknesses.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing the rigidity of an elongate plastic member having a groove formed in an exterior surface thereof is an elongate metal reinforcing member, preferably having a generally T-shaped cross section, the member being adapted for placement into the groove so that the member fits snugly into the groove. An improved elongate plastic member has a reinforcing member formed, preferably by roll forming, into a rigid structure, preferably having a substantially T-shaped cross-section when viewed end-on. The insert fits tightly within a groove in the plastic portion of the improved elongate plastic member. An elongate plastic member is provided structural strength by forming in the plastic member a groove adapted so that a reinforcing member will fit tightly within the groove and then placing a reinforcing member into the groove.

Abstract: A unique, clean, fast and low cost method for the application of a textured ceiling, and if necessary the removal of acoustical ceiling, including improved tooling that does not include the use of ladders, scaffolding or other such dangerous structures. The tooling includes a unique changeable tool holder for readily exchanging the tools required, such as a ceiling scraping tool, ceiling brush, texture application pad, and spreading blade. Improved means for isolating the work area are disclosed.

Abstract: A form, fill and seal packaging machine for forming, filling and sealing a carton, molds a closure directly onto the carton. The machine includes a carton erection station adapted to receive a carton in a generally flat form and to erect the flat form carton into a tubular form defining an internal carton region. A direct injection molding station has an internal mold tool and an external mold tool. The internal mold tool is configured for receipt within the internal carton region and the internal mold tool and the external mold tool are configured to receive and clamp the carton therebetween. The direct injection molding station further includes a polymer injection system for injecting polymer from a location external of the carton to the internal mold tool. The closure is directly molded in place on the carton. A mold tool set, a method for carrying out the molding and a closure molded thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for automatically making bags equipped with matching closure profiles, including unwinding a supply of at least a film for forming the bag walls and unwinding a supply of closure assemblies having a W-shaped support sheet, constituting an inner U-shaped tear band provided on its inner surfaces opposite respectively matching closure profiles, and external side webs extending beyond the closure profiles and the U-shaped inner band. The closure assembly being further pre-equipped with a series of sliders actuating the closure profiles distributed over the length of the unwinding closure assembly, and fixing the resulting closure assembly, by the external side support webs on the film forming the bag wall.

Abstract: A wrapping machine is disclosed, for wrapping an article. The machine is designed for wrapping five surfaces of the article except the bottom thereof. The machine has detectors for determining the length of the front surface and the back surface of the article in order to provide a web piece having an adequate size for wrapping the article. The machine may have blowers for folding the web piece and providing a clean and net wrapped article. A method for wrapping an article is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transferring inside bags quantities of product shaped and dosed in a cake-forming machine for tuna fish and similar. Said device comprises a container (1) provided with at least one internal cylindrical cavity (2) having an axis parallel to that of the container (1) that can be closed at the bottom by a shutter (3), as well as an above standing pusher (5) provided with at least one piston (6) having a cylindrical head (7) with diameter slightly lower than that of the cavity (2) of container (1), said piston being suitable for going through said cavity (2) and pushing the content thereof downwards until it is emptied.

Abstract: Air cell dunnage is disclosed which collapses for shipment and is constructed to be subsequently inflated for use. The air cell dunnage is a bubble sheet containing a multiplicity of gas cells and a base layer fused to the bubble layer. The bubble layer further includes conduits interconnecting selected groups of the selected cells and a common channel extending longitudinally on the sheet in fluid communication with each of the selected groups. The conduits provide access to selected groups of gas cells for collapsing and inflating the cells for shipment and use, respectively.

Abstract: An invention for forming, filling, and sealing a flexible recloseable container. Both vertical and horizontal methods for placing product within the container are disclosed. The invention includes guiding a web of film which has interlocking fastener strips sealed to the web. A slider for locking and unlocking the fastener strips is placed in the correct orientation, spread apart at a pair of inner feet, and inserted over the fastener strips. The slider is positioned to close a substantial portion of the strips, and then an end stop, docking station, and corner seal are formed against a sealing plate. The slider is then repositioned, and a tamper evident seal may be placed over the fastener strips.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with aseptically operating packing machines and with a process for the pre-sterilization thereof. For jointly spraying steam and sterilizing agent at a single point into a sterile air supply channel which terminates in the sterile chamber of the packing machine, a mixing nozzle is arranged in the air supply channel directly downstream behind a sterile air filter. For pre-sterilizing purposes the treatment tools possibly still in hot condition and contained in the sterile chamber, prior to commencement of the pre-sterilizing process, are brought to a temperature below 120° C. The mixture of water vapor and sterilizing agent is effectuated by means of the mixing nozzle to which both components are supplied. The steam supply to the nozzle is effectuated by a pressure relief valve followed by a regulation of the steam volume, while the supply of sterilizing agent to the nozzle is effectuated from a stock of sterilizing agent held at a constant pressure.

Abstract: A process for the realization of box-shaped packagings with thermoplastic film sheets foresees the use of at least one film sheet of thermoplastic material (12, 13), bound to a flap (14, 15) of a box (11), when the same is placed in a laid down configuration, and comprises the following steps; placing the box (11) in such a way as to be able to take said film sheets (12, 13) away, leaving the bottom of the box (11) accessible; inserting the products (21) in the box (11); wrapping the products (21) into said film sheets (12, 13); heating the content of the box (11) with means for providing a concentrated ventilation from the top; and, once the shrinking of the thermoplastic material has occurred, closing the box (11) at the open side.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and a device for stacking and packing groups of infusion bags (1), especially for making tea, whereby in continuous production infusion bags (1) arranged one after another in a series in a strand (2) are separated, their speed of movement is reduced and they are put in a position suitable for making a stack, whereby the infusion bags (1) are arranged one after another in such a way that they at least partly overlap in their subsequent direction of movement.

Abstract: A system and method for packaging shaped charges (12) for transportation is disclosed. Each shaped charge (12) includes a housing (14) and a liner (16) having a high explosive disposed therebetween. A jet spoiler (20) is positioned proximate the liner (16) of each of the shaped charges (12) to prevent the formation of a jet in the event of an inadvertent initiation of a shaped charge (12). The shaped charges (12) are then oriented in first and second layers such that the jet spoilers (20) positioned proximate the liners (16) of the shaped charges (12) in the first and second layers oppose one another. A shielding panel (22) is disposed between the shaped charges (12) of the first and second layers. The shaped charges (12) including the jet spoilers (20) and the shielding panel (22) are placed within an expandable bag (32) which is in turn enclosed within a transportation container (34).

Abstract: A number of spaced apart first and second cavities are continuously formed in first and second thin sheets of material, respectively. Each of the first and second cavities has an edge at an opening thereof. The formed first and second cavities travel in paths that are downwardly inclined from the horizontal and approach each other. A number of first bodies are fed into the first cavities, respectively, where each of the first bodies has a liquid tight interior cavity that contains a volume of a first liquid. This liquid is one that when mixed with a second liquid starts a chemiluminescent reaction. The edge of each of the first cavities is sealed progressively with the respective edge of a second cavity, while injecting the second liquid into one or both of the first and second cavities that are being sealed. This forms a liquid tight second body that contains the first body and a second volume of the second liquid.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a machine for the packaging of goods in a box. A conveyor receives a designated number of goods between a series of successive flights situated on the top surface of the conveyor. The conveyor transports the goods up an incline and then over a steep decline, or waterfall. The waterfall nests the goods on a surface of the lead flight. The waterfall is covered so that the goods do not fall off of the conveyor as it goes over the waterfall. The conveyor then reaches a belt return, wherein the lead flight moves out from underneath the goods and drops the goods into the box. The box is positioned underneath the waterfall to receive the goods by the action of an intermittent conveyor. A sensor is positioned to verify that the queued box has received the goods. If the sensor does not indicate to the second conveyor that the queued box has not received the goods, the intermittent second conveyor will not move the box.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid preparation packaging apparatus in which a slip can be prevented from being generated between a packaging paper roll and a rotation shaft with the roll attached thereto by a simple constitution without inhibiting a replacing operation. The solid preparation packaging apparatus comprises: a plurality of tablet cases in which respective types of solid preparations are contained; and a thermally fusible packaging paper wound around in a roll shape, so that the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case is packaged in the packaging paper, wherein the packaging paper is wound around a periphery of a shaft member detachably attached to the rotation shaft to form the roll shape, an engaging portion is formed in the rotation shaft, and an engaged portion attachably/detachably joined to the engaging portion is formed in the shaft member.

Abstract: A portable film wrapping system comprises a push-cart having a vertical mast member and a film roll carriage movably mounted upon the vertical mast member. A lift cable connects the film roll carriage to a lift cable drum which is rotatably connected to a lift sprocket through a clutch mechanism, wherein the lift sprocket is rotatably connected to a drive wheel engaged with a floor surface over which the portable system is movable. When the clutch mechanism operatively connects the lift cable drum to the lift sprocket, the lift cable drum is rotated so as to wind the lift cable thereon and thereby continuously elevate the film roll carriage whereby spiral wrapping is achieved. When the clutch mechanism disconnects the lift cable drum from the lift sprocket, the lift cable is no longer wound upon the lift cable drum whereby the film roll carriage is maintained at a particular elevation so as to achieve concentric reinforcing wrapping.

Abstract: A cyclone dust-collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone body installed at an extension hose for generating air current of vortex from incoming air, a grill for filtering back drafting current of the air current of vortex, and a cyclone cover including a partly blocked plate, which is placed to correspond to the grill, a filth passage for guiding filth to a filth-collecting container, and a first connection member for connecting the cyclone body with the filth-collecting container. The filth-collecting container has second connection member for connecting with the cyclone cover. Accordingly, it can be prevented a grill from being blocked by back drafting of piled filth in the filth-collecting container regardless of the position of a user. When the user eliminates collected filth, breakage of a grill or falling down of the filth clung to the grill, can also be prevented.

Abstract: An air manager and/or chemical containment apparatus, for environmental control of fumes from wet bench units of semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The air manager system is suitable for installation in an open architecture wet bench or an enclosed mini-environment wet bench, and includes an air source and an air exhaust arranged for flowing air across an open chemical tank, to entrain fumes from chemical in the tank that otherwise may migrate from the immediate vicinity of the tank, and transport such fumes to the exhaust with the air flowed from the air source to the exhaust.

Abstract: An air filter system for a clean room is comprised of a number of filter modules (16) secured together at intersecting corners by holding rods (12) secured to a supporting surface, and at least one support bracket (14, 14′, 14″) on each holding rod. The filter modules include top panels (18, 18′), that, if separable, are secured to upper supporting brackets and a filter element (19), having a rigid frame (21) and filter panels (27) held therein secured to lower brackets. Light fixtures (38) may be secured to center divider (40) held in the filter frames and diffuser panels (50) or aerodynamically-shaped elements (60) may be secured to the support brackets, below the filter elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil separator for separating oil from a gaseous medium discharged by a compressor. The oil separator includes an inlet for communication with the discharge outlet of a compressor, and first and second outlets. The first outlet allows separated refrigerant to escape the oil separator, and the second outlet allows separated oil to escape the oil separator. A tortuous path lies between the inlet and a first outlet, and is comprised of one or more enlarged regions and one or more narrow regions that are angularly situated with each other. The walls of the tortuous path provide surfaces on which the oil contained within the gaseous medium can be impinged, and thereby separated from the gaseous medium. The oil separator may also include a collection chamber and drainage pathways that communicate with the tortuous path. The oil separator can be a separate body that is attached to a compressor, or may be integrally formed by a housing of a compressor.

Abstract: A fiber spinning device and process for manufacturing a web of fibers comprising a homogeneous mixture of fibers of different characteristics. Monocomponent fibers of different polymers can be extruded side-by-side from the same die system. Sheath/core bicomponent fibers can be alternated with monocomponent fibers formed of the same core polymer as used in the bicomponent fibers. Bicomponent fibers having a common core polymer and different sheath polymers can be extruded from alternate spinneret orifices in the same die plate. Multiple distribution plates are provided with surface grooves or depressions to direct polymer materials from independent sources to only selected spinneret openings in an array of spinneret openings while maintaining the polymers segregated from each other.