Abstract: The invention relates to an inking device for inking a cylinder or a printing cylinder (33) of an intaglio printing inking unit. A doctor blade device (23) is located in the vicinity of the ink level (34) of the printing ink. By heating the ink duct, the doctor blade device and the cylinder to be inked, it is possible to print solvent-free printing inks at temperatures in the range of 100° C.

Abstract: A printing sleeve in combination with a support device includes a printing sleeve having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, and an inflation device acting on the interior surface of the printing sleeve when the printing sleeve is removed from a printing press. The combination advantageously permits the inflation device to act at both ends of the printing sleeve and also to make the combination portable.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing a printing blanket includes a base sleeve, a liquid applicator applying a radiation-curing polymer to the base sleeve, and a radiation source curing the radiation-curing polymer. A method for forming a tubular printing blanket includes placing a radiation-curable polymer over a base so as to form a layer of a printing blanket, and curing the radiation-curable polymer using a radiation source.

Abstract: A method for forming a tubular printing blanket includes the steps of applying a application layer to a base, applying a polymer over the application layer so as to form as flexible inner tubular sleeve, at least one of the application layer and the polymer being an innermost layer of the tubular sleeve, and applying a print layer over the tubular sleeve. The interior of the flexible tubular sleeve can collapse to permit better storage of the blankets.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a planographic printing plate having a notched portion on its surface having a required size, and having smaller burrs at a rear face, and a planographic printing plate cutting device and a planographic printing plate cutting method for forming such a planographic printing plate by cutting. The planographic printing plate cutting device of the present invention includes an upper roller for forming a recessed section at the planographic printing plate. The upper roller, which is formed substantially into a disc shape as a whole, has a pressing portion parallel to a web (the planographic printing plate), and a slope portion that is slanted with respect to the surface of the web at a predetermined inclination. This upper roller presses the web such that a sloped face (recessed section) that is slanted with respect to the surface of the web is formed. Next, a shearing roller shears the web at the sloped face such that a remaining portion of the sloped face forms a notched portion.

Abstract: A non-aqueous composition cleaning system and method for a printing press recirculation system. The cleaning system comprises two powdered compositions, each composition being applied individually to the recirculation system in a two-step process. The first composition is prepared by dry blending 15-30% by weight of an alkaline cleaning agent, 15-30% by weight of a detergent salt, 15-30% by weight of an emulsifying/wetting agent, 15-30% by weight of a silicone antifoam and 0-10% by weight of a free-flowing silica additive. The second composition is prepared by dry blending 20-40% by weight of an organic acid and 60-80% by weight of a non-foaming detergent/wetting agent. The method comprises dissolving 10 to 40 grams of the first composition in 45 to 200 milliliters of water for each gallon of fountain solution and pouring the resultant solution into the printing press recirculation system. The resultant mixture is then allowed to recirculate for at least 30 minutes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washing installation for printing press cylinders. A free-wheel drive (22) of a dirty-cloth roller (12) draws a section of a washing cloth from a clean-cloth roller (10) in each case via a pressing element (18) onto the dirty-cloth roller when a washing bar (4) that carries said components is returned from a washing position to a base position, and in the process a cloth transport lever (28) of the free-wheel drive catches on a first stop that is fastened to a holding device in which the washing bar (4) is guided. When the washing bar is inserted into the guides of the holding device, a lever arm (38) of the cloth transport lever (28) catches on a second stop that is provided on the holding device. This has the effect of moving the cloth transport lever (28) past the first stop (26) and simultaneously advancing the cloth from the clean-cloth roller (10) to the dirty-cloth roller (12).

Abstract: There is disclosed a direct drawing type lithographic printing plate material comprising a support and an image-forming layer formed on the support, wherein the image-forming layer is formed on a roughened surface of the support and contains a binder and a pigment having a relatively small particle size. The direct drawing type lithographic printing plate material of the present invention has extremely excellent water retention property and is capable of suppressing scumming upon printing, degradation of printing density and image blur even when the amount of a humidifying solution to be supplied is increased upon printing, and minimizes printing defects which otherwise occurs when a printing operation once stopped is resumed or the like.

Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a metal substrate with an anodized surface portion. The anodized surface portion has a porous texture in which a radiation-absorbing composition, preferably a black dye, is deposited. The surface portion with the radiation-absorbing composition is covered with a hydrophilic polymer or a sealant both. Upon exposure to laser radiation, the underlying oleophilic anodized surface portion containing the radiation-absorbing composition is revealed. Alternatively, laser radiation of the polymer composition may cause the affinity of the polymer for water and ink to change so that an irradiated portion of the polymer becomes oleophilic while the non-irradiated portion remains hydrophilic.

Abstract: A color image is digitally printed onto an intermediate transfer medium. The image is subsequently transferred from the intermediate transfer medium to a final substrate, which may be a cellulosic textile, such as cotton. Bonding of the color images is provided by the reaction between compounds selected from each of two chemical groups contained in the intermediate transfer medium. The first groups comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen, such as isocyanate or epoxy groups. The second group comprises compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen after a conversion process. The functional groups of one or both reactive chemical groups may be protected either by blocking with internal or external blocking agents or by a physical barrier such as encapsulating agents.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detonating explosive charges wherein at least one explosive charge is in contact with the outside surface of a wall with a detonation device in communication with each explosive device. The detonation device includes a programmable logic interface to arm and fire the detonation device in response to receipt of a coded signal from a control station in wireless and cableless communication with the programmable logic interface.

Abstract: A disk-shaped propellant module (6) for a propellant charge (2), which can be composed of several modules of this type. To ensure a uniform and symmetrical ignition of the propellant charge (2) for a cartridge with increased charge density (>1.2 g/cm3), the propellant module (6) is provided with at least three axially extending ignition channels (9), uniformly distributed over a partial circle, and at least three radial ignition channels (10) that extend from the inside or interior of the propellant module (6) to its outer edge surface (11). The center of the circle for the axial ignition channels (9) is positioned on the central axis (100) for the propellant module (6) and each of the radial ignition channels (10) intersects with at least one of the axial ignition channels (9).

Abstract: A movable body (9) movable on a given path (4) is provided with a support section (30) for an object to be carried. Supports (50) for supporting, from below, an object to be carried are disposed in the lower portion of the support section (30) on the right and left sides thereof such that a support position can be changed. The given path (4) is provided with a changing means (70) positioned between the right and left supports (50) for changing the support position provided by the supports (50). The movable body (9) is moved until it is stopped with the support section (30), which is now empty, opposed to the changing means (70), whereupon the latter is actuated, whereby the support position provided by the supports (50) can be changed. Thus, a plurality of kinds of objects to be carried can each be stably supported. The common changing means (70) simplifies the configuration and operation and enables the support position provided by the right and left supports (50) to be changed quickly and reliably.

Abstract: A suspended supporting system for supporting a substantially rigid linear structure (2) such as a pipeline, a tramway, a walkway bridge, a transportation gallery, an underwater tunnel, etc. placed above the ground/seabed/riverbed, the system including: apparatus (1) attached to the linear structure, pulling the linear structure upward, generating upward vertical force of magnitude great enough for carrying downward vertical loads and lateral loads applied to the linear structure; and at least two guy ropes (5) placed at an angle with each other, upper ends of which are attached to the linear structure and lower ends of which are attached to a footing structure (7) placed on or anchored in the ground/seabed/riverbed.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for levitating and moving objects are shown and described herein. The embodiments incorporate a track with lower rails having permanent magnets abutted against each other and aligned such that the upper surface of each of the lower rails has a uniform polarity; and the object with upper rails having permanent magnets aligned with the lower rails and oriented to oppose the polarity of the lower permanent magnets. Ferrous backing plates behind the lower rails and/or the upper rails may be incorporated. Embodiments may also incorporate a third rail of an electroconductive material, and a driving disc positioned near the third rail. Permanent magnets in the driving disc may be rotated with the driving disc in the presence of the third rail to accelerate the upper rails with respects to the lower rails.

Abstract: A railcar door assembly includes a drive mechanism operably connected to elongated support members for selectively imparting rotational movement thereto, and a anti-spin/anti-drift mechanism for preventing movement of the drive mechanism beyond defined limits. The drive mechanism includes a gear segment mounted on a bearing plate, and the anti-spin/anti-drift mechanism is comprised of a shaft, a pair of ratchets at opposing ends of the shaft, and a pinion disposed on the shaft between the ratchets with the pinion engaging the gear segment. The pinion is rotated until it engages one of the ratchets for permitting the door to move to a fully opened position and preventing it from moving to a closed position. This arrangement effectively prevents undesired drifting of the door into the side of the railcar itself.

Abstract: A double-walled damping structure includes two parallel face plates 1 and 2, a plurality of ribs 3 and 4 extending in the same direction to connect the two parallel face plates 1 and 2, wherein in a section taken perpendicularly to the direction of extension of the ribs 3 and 4, all or most of the holes defined by the adjacent two ribs and the face plates are trapezoidal. The structure less transmits vibration, and is capable of further increasing a damping effect when a damping material is attached.

Abstract: By including nitric acid and hydroxylamine in a manganese phosphating composition and controlling the ratio of nitric to phosphoric acids and the ratio of Total Acid to Free Acid within a specified range, satisfactory manganese phosphate conversion coatings can be obtained within a reasonable time at temperatures much lower than has previously been thought necessary for operating a manganese phosphating composition with no other metal cations (except possibly for iron).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide ink compositions possessing excellent lightfastness. The cyan ink composition according to the present invention comprises, as colorants, a cyan colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3, C.I. Pigment Blue 15:4, and a mixture of the cyan colorants, and a yellow colorant having a higher fading rate than the cyan colorant. The magenta ink composition according to the present invention comprises, as colorants, a magenta colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Red 122, C.I. Pigment Red 202, C.I. Pigment Red 209, and mixtures of the magenta colorants, and a yellow colorant having a higher fading rate than the magenta colorant.

Abstract: Provided is a baked color pencil lead which comprises a baked lead obtained by impregnating pores of a porous baked lead comprising at least a filler with a solution containing a polysiloxane having a structural unit represented by the following Formula (I) and subjecting it to heat treatment in an oxidation atmosphere and/or a non-oxidation atmosphere and a colorant filled into the pores of the resultant baked lead and which is excellent in mechanical strength (bending strength, tensile strength, impact strength and the like) while exhibiting a satisfactory coloring power and sufficient drawn line density: 1

Abstract: An ink jet printing process for improving the ozone stability of an ink jet image comprising:

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a solution and a method for forming a ferroelectric film capable of forming a uniform film free from uneven coating (striation).

Abstract: Lightweight cement compositions and methods of cementing a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore utilizing the compositions are provided. A lightweight cement composition of the invention is basically comprised of a coarse particulate hydraulic cement, an ultrafine particulate hydraulic cement mixture comprised of slag cement and a Portland or equivalent cement, fly ash, fumed silica, hollow glass spheres and water.

Abstract: A formulation and dewaterable slurry for coating a building product. The coating formulation includes an hydraulic binder and a quantity of dewatering agent. A slurry is produced from said formulation and applied to the product to be coated. The resultant coating may be dewatered through said product. Dewatering can be accomplished with or without vacuum assistance.

Abstract: A cement mixture is provided for preventing or reducing the formation of micro-cracks during hydration. The cement mixture includes both a conventional cement and a cement micro-encapsulated in a time-release polymer coating. The micro-encapsulated cement does not hydrate until a few hours to a few days after the bulk of the conventional cement has hydrated, thereby allowing for autogenous healing of small cracks.

Abstract: To a hydraulic composition for extrusion molding comprising a hydraulic substance, organic reinforcing fibers, and a thickening process aid, a defoamer containing a polyether component is added for preventing the composition from spring-back and imparting improved strength properties thereto.

Abstract: A process for the production of Portland cement and white Portland cement using magnesium furnace slag, a waste product from the manufacture of magnesium metal, as a primary starting material. The furnace slag is blended with calcium oxide and silicon dioxide to form a feedstock which is heated to a temperature and for an amount of time sufficient to form clinker. The clinker is cooled, ground to a powder, and blended the clinker with powdered gypsum to form the Portland cement. White Portland cement may be produced by removing iron containing compounds from the slag, minimizing contamination of the material by iron compounds throughout the process, and cooling the clinker in a manner that minimizes oxidation of any remaining iron compounds in the clinker.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved foamed well cement slurries, additives and methods. The foamed well cement slurries are basically comprised of a hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry, sufficient gas to form a foam and an effective amount of an additive for foaming the slurry comprised of hydrolyzed keratin.

Abstract: A portable work station having a work surface, a leg assembly operably coupled to said work surface and a clamp coupled to said work surface, for mounting the portable work station to an upright support. The work surface and leg assembly may be foldable into a compact unit for storage and transportation. The portable work station is particularly well-suited for use in conjunction with wheeled luggage having an extendable handle.

Abstract: A lightweight aircraft table top member comprising a honeycomb core, an upper skin and a lower skin. The honeycomb core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The honeycomb core further has a cellular structure with each of a plurality of cells thereof having a top edge and a bottom edge. The edges of the cells define the core's top and bottom surfaces. The honeycomb core including first cells adjacent a first end of the core, second cells adjacent a second end of the core and midway cells midway between the first and second cells. The first cells, second cells and midway cells extend from the lower skin to the upper skin. The honeycomb core tapers in thickness from its first end to its second end such that the length of each of the midway cells is less than the length of each of the first cells and such that the length of each of the second cells is less than the length of each of the midway cells.

Abstract: An arrangement for detachable mounting of a table on a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement includes a supporting element arranged for locking to the table and a first locking element arranged in the supporting element for locking the supporting element to the vehicle. The supporting element, by means of the first locking element, is arranged for fastening to a second locking element designed in the vehicle whereby the supporting element and the first locking element solely carries the table. The invention provides an enhanced arrangement for stable and simple mounting of a table to a vehicle.

Abstract: The pallet is formed from two sheets (1 and 2) superposed underneath, an upper sheet (3) acting as a cover, and a series of legs (4) of inverted trunco-pyramidal configuration that are fixed on polygonal apertures (5 and 5′) established in the lower sheets. All the referred to elements are made of corrugated cardboard.

Abstract: The present invention is a wireless equipment skid comprising a base member having a top, a bottom, a front end and a rear end; an upright member; an extension member and a center panel located on the top of the base member. The base member is generally in a horizontal position, and the upright member is perpendicular to the base member. The extension member is parallel with the base member. The upright member is attached to the rear end of the base member and the extension member is attached to the front end. A pathway from the extension member to the upright member runs along the bottom of the base. The upright member houses a wireless communication device, the extension member houses a battery cabinet and the pathway houses a wiring system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a table with a table top and at least one fold-in or fold-out table leg (2) which is retained on the table top by means of a hinge fitting, wherein the hinge fitting has a first hinge part fixed on the table top and a second hinge part fixed on one end of the table leg, the two hinge parts being hinged to one another so as to carry out the folding movement, and furthermore a locking device is provided for locking the table leg in the folded-out state. The locking device is constructed in the form of a locking sleeve which is held so as to slide relative to the hinge fitting between a released position and a locked position, whereby the locking sleeve is formed by an end region of the table leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a veterinary medical lift device to treat animals. Specifically, this invention relates to a mobile veterinary preparation table with a sloping flange or an angled ramp that is height-adjustable and that allows a large degree of ease in relocating an animal to the top of the table. In another embodiment it may also relate to a fixed exam table which lowers close to the floor and which would have its height adjustable table situated such that it would be perpendicular to the wall.

Abstract: A method and system for combustion of fuel in a boiler in which flue gasses are produced The boiler includes a source of fuel a source of air, and a controller for controlling the ratio of the source of air and the source of fuel inputted into the boiler. A sensor is used for measuring the concentration of oxygen in the flue gasses. The controller is adapted to calculate the amount of air entering the boiler based on the amount of oxygen in the flue gasses to thereby adjust the air to fuel ratio to include calculated air input and air input from the source of air. A preferred fuel is pulverized coal The method and system provide for the air to fuel ratio to be adjusted to optimize efficiency as well as to minimize NOx production.

Abstract: An improved method of cultivating kava plants is disclosed in which a growth medium is formed form a mound formed over a leveled bed of porous rocks, such as volcanic cinders. The bed material is substantially free of organic matter. The mound material is comprised of gravel smaller than the bed material, such as volcanic gravel, and includes organic matter. The kava plants are grown in the mound material. The plants can be harvested by lifting the plant from the mound using a modified forklift assembly. Relatively high mounded rows of other material can alternatively be used. An improved method of producing kava seedlings is also disclosed in which the apical tips of kava plant stems are cut. After buds develop along the stems, the stems are harvested, sectioned, and used to generate a large number of seedlings. Harvesting of remaining rootstock from the parent plant is delayed after harvesting of the stems to promote an increase in kavalactone concentration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by an array of single end yarn drives operated by servo motor controllers, and methods of using such an attachment to create and tuft new carpet patterns.

Abstract: A stitch balancing thread tension 11 of a sewing machine 1 includes a rotary disk 17 having a surface extending perpendicular to an axial direction of a shaft 16 on which the rotary disk 17 is mounted. The thread breakage detection device includes a permanent magnet member 21 attached to the surface of the rotary disk 17, a hole element 22 that detects a magnetic field generated at the permanent magnet member 21 and outputs detection signals, and a detection unit that detects the thread breakage based on the detection signals from the hole element 22. Because the thread breakage detection device is integrally formed to the stitch balancing thread tension 11, the thread breakage detection device can be provided to the sewing machine 1 without increasing a number of components and the size of the sewing machine 1.

Abstract: Presented is an advanced non-amphibious landing craft that is partially supported by one or more artificially pressurized air cushions. In the preferred embodiment, the air cushions are bordered on each side by sidehulls, at the bow by a flexible seal, and at the stern by a fixed angled to horizontal air cushion aft seal member. The forward flexible seal element is attached to the underside of a bow ramp so that, during beaching and unloading of cargo such as vehicles, the forward flexible seal element simply folds underneath the moveable bow ramp as the ramp is lowered. Other features of the instant invention include built in fore and aft angled ramps and a moveable stern ramp. The aft angled ramp nests downward into the fixed air cushion aft seal.

Abstract: A lifting-sail rig and method comprising airfoils, or efficient aerodynamically shaped leading edge soft sails, supported by an improved non-interfering fixed mast rig positioned away from the lifting-sail for increased aerodynamic efficiency and ease of sail or airfoil control. Stable sailboat performance is achieved at a higher speed for multihulls and widened beam monohulls for supporting the lifting-sail rig. The improved lifting-sail rig balances the large wind driven forces that have resulted in the capsizing of conventional monohull sailboats, and the pitch poling of multihulls.

Abstract: A connection system for Yachts comprising a lightweight rope loop (2) and a body part for connecting sheets, sails and blocks. A tensile connecting device comprises a high strength fiber rope with a first enlarged terminated end that is held captive in a second body part having a shoulder (59a) such that said elongated loop is slipped over said shoulder to form a quickly connected and disconnected tensile joining device.

Abstract: A system for controlling thrust of a jet propulsion type watercraft during various steering conditions. The system comprises a thrust mechanism for providing jet propulsion thrust, a throttle regulator for regulating thrust provided by the thrust mechanism, a throttle position sensor for sensing the throttle position of the watercraft, a steering position sensor for sensing the steering position of the watercraft and a controller for determining the desired throttle position of the throttle regulator. Wherein the desired throttle position is based on the throttle position received from the throttle position sensor and the steering position received from the steering position.

Abstract: An azimuth propeller device includes a current plate member, and an azimuth pod fixed to the lower portion of the current plate member. An auxiliary steering member provided with the current plate member. The azimuth pod is provided with a propeller member, and the current plate member and the azimuth pod are provided so as to be rotatable together along a vertical axis with respect to the bottom of a ship.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing coatings from the hull of a ship using a steered magnet vehicle supported by the adhesion force only of a permanent magnet means to a surface to be treated. Using an ultra-high pressure water jet system and method for removing coatings, paint, deposits, organic and inorganic from hulls without harming the substrate material and to provide a superior surface for the application of subsequent coatings.

Abstract: A device for use in human controlled water surface and subsurface travel includes a towbar having first and second end portions. The device includes a first control member that is rotatably coupled to the towbar adjacent to the first end portion and the first control member has a first control surface and a second control surface opposite the first control surface. The device further includes a second control member rotatably coupled to the towbar adjacent to the second end portion and spaced from the first control member, and the second control member has a third control surface and a fourth control surface opposite the third control surface. The device further includes first and second grips spaced apart and fixed to the towbar between the first and second control members so that rotation of the first and second grips about a longitudinal axis of the towbar enables the first and second control members to be independently rotated about the longitudinal axis of the towbar.

Abstract: An arrangement and pull-in method for fluidly coupling a steel riser to a flowline of a turret on a FSO/FPSO. The riser is pulled into a connector by a pull-in line inside the flowline. A pull-in head is releasable secured inside the upper end of the riser. The pull-in head is released from the riser after the riser is locked into the connector. A flex joint is placed above the connector to provide alignment of the connector to the riser during installation.

Abstract: The mast device for a submarine comprises a guiding means, a vertically traversable mast guided therein and information means which are provided at the mast upper end and which are in electrical interaction with the inside of the submarine for emitting and receiving information. The information means are arranged in a buoyant unit held on the mast upper end without connection to this. The buoyant unit is fastened to a flexible coupling means which may be let out and retracted and which is of the length essentially of the maximum desired observation depth of the submarine.

Abstract: A watercraft with flexible seating configurations is disclosed. A driver's seat that accommodates a driver and a rider, and a passenger's seat that accommodates at least two riders may be configured in a lockable driving position or a relaxing position. In the driving position, the seats are substantially contiguous. In the relaxing position, the seats form a substantially contiguous seating module with a rear passenger bench.

Abstract: A safety label for use with chafing fuel cans capable of providing the user with information about the current physical characteristics of the can, including as they relate to temperature, employing the use of thermochromic materials dispersed within a media such as ink or paint. The thermochromic materials are capable of undergoing a sharp, reversible visible metachromism between the temperatures of −40° C. and 80° C. The method of manufacturing safety labels according to the invention include the steps of applying informational indicia on the safety label, and then covering such indicia with the media containing the thermochromic materials dispersed therein. When the chafing fuel can is ignited, the media with the thermochromic materials visually undergoes a metachromism, rendering the media invisible, thereby revealing the informational indicia applied with the non-thermochromic ink.