Abstract: A vertical form fill seal, stand-up, bag and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag made of a flexible and resilient material such as plastic, has hollow interior, a horizontal bottom seal located below the hollow interior and a top horizontal seal located above the hollow interior. The bag can stand, preferably on or near the bottom seal, when filled with contents. A recloseable seal, such as a finger closure zipper or a slide zipper in other embodiments, is on a perimeter of the hollow interior, and between the top and bottom seals. The recloseable seal extends in a direction other than horizontal, and may extends the entire distance, or only a part of the distance, between the top horizontal seal and the bottom horizontal seal. The recloseable seal is fixed to sealed horizontal sides, or other than the sealed horizontal sides, and may be flush with the bag or extending beyond the edges of the bag. The bag has a handle above the top horizontal seal.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a plurality of tubes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a positioning device that directs a tube from a hopper to a labeler where a label is applied to the tube. The positioning device further directs the tube to one of a plurality of filling stations where a continuous flow of filling material is dispensed into the tube. The tube is then directed to a capping device where a cap is applied to an end of the tube.

Abstract: A rotary heat sealing system heat seals top and bottom webs to each other around discrete articles held in predetermined alignments and spacings between the webs. The rotary heat sealing system comprises a sealing station at which the heat sealing occurs, and a tensioning station upstream of the sealing station. The tensioning station produces a tension in the top and bottom webs and the articles by wrapping them in a reverse bend so as to maintain the predetermined alignments and spacings of the articles as they enter the sealing station. The sealing station includes an anvil and a heating die with a heat sealing grid and pockets between circumferential rails. The articles enter the pockets, and the webs are sealed to each other at areas corresponding to the heat sealing grid. A force mechanism applies a predetermined force between the heating die rails and the anvil.

Abstract: A packaging bag having a body portion with opposed sides, a bottom and a top formed of a pair of synthetic sheets. The sides of the bag are formed by securing the overlying edges of the synthetic sheets together by stitching. The bottom is formed by securing bottom edges of the synthetic sheets together with a heat sealed seam and the top is formed to include a panel of a re-sealable member secured with the top edge of each of the synthetic sheets. The opposed edges of the panels are releasable engagable providing a bag which is selectively opened and closed.

Abstract: A closure cap that is particularly suited for use with plastic containers in packaging malt based beverages such as beer and ale includes an upper portion and a generally cylindrical sidewall that depends downwardly from the upper portion. The cylindrical sidewall defines a threaded inner surface, which permits the closure cap to be threaded onto a threaded finish portion of a container. Most advantageously, the outer surface of the cylindrical sidewall is stylized to resemble a conventional crown closure. In the disclosed embodiment this is accomplished by molding a plurality of fluted ribs into the outer surface of the cylindrical sidewall. A method of packaging a beverage and a packaging assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of opening an ampoule and an ampoule opening device are disclosed.

Abstract: A device for packaging sheet-like folded packages in an overlapping shingled relationship from a delivery conveyor into opened boxes without changing the direction of the flow of packages, comprises a frame, a feeder and a packer mounted on the frame for receiving the packages from the delivery conveyor at a receiving end thereof and for receiving and carrying boxes therein, respectively. The feeder includes a first conveyor for conveying packages through the feeder in a continuation of the direction of the flow and a detector for detecting each package entering the feeder. The packer includes a second conveyor for conveying transversely and downwardly the boxes adjacent to the feeder relative and opposite to the direction of the flow for packages to stack up and fill in the boxes by successively falling therein. Preferably, the feeder includes a stopper for blocking the packages from entering the feeder.

Abstract: A device for enveloping inserts in an envelope has at least one feeder for supplying first and second articles. A transporting device for the first and second articles received from the at least one feeder is arranged downstream of the at least one feeder. A first adhesive station with at least one applicator unit is configured to apply an adhesive onto the first article provided for forming an envelope, wherein the envelope is produced from the first article without waste. The at least one applicator unit is stationary during application of the adhesive onto the first article.

Abstract: A controlled atmosphere incubator having an interior chamber adapted to be heated and humidified. An easily accessed blower is located within the gaseous environment of the incubator chamber and includes a HEPA filter and VOC filter readily replaceable by the user from within the chamber.

Abstract: Improvements are provided to enable an air-curtain portal to be used for the triage and decontamination of persons who may have been exposed to toxic gas vapour or particulate material.

Abstract: A porous honeycomb filter made from a material containing cordierite, of which pore distribution is controlled, as the primary crystalline phase. The pore distribution is such that the volume of a pore with a diameter of below 10 &mgr;m is 15% or less of the total pore volume, the volume of a pore with a diameter of 10 to 50 &mgr;m is 75% or more of the total pore volume, and the volume of a pore with a diameter of above 50 &mgr;m is 10% or less of the total pore volume. This porous honeycomb filter has a high collection efficiency for fine particles (particulates), or the like, and can prevent increase in pressure loss due to the plugging of pores, and particularly can exploit the characteristics thereof for diesel engines that use recent high-pressure fuel injection, common rails, etc.

Abstract: A ceramic material containing organic binder is formed by extrusion, dried and cut off so as to make the honeycomb body 100 having the bulkheads 11 and a plurality of cells 12 partitioned by the bulkheads 11 and penetrating between both end faces of the honeycomb body 100. The tapered jig 3 having a tapered forward end portion 31 is inserted into the opening 13 of the cell 12 of the honeycomb body 100. Then, the bulkheads 11 are heated and softened and deformed by a pushing force given by the tapered jig 3 so that the opening 13 of the cell 12 is expanded to form the large opening 131, and the opening 13 of the adjoining cell 12 is reduced at the same time so as to form the small opening 132. After that, the honeycomb body 100 is fired. In this way, the exhaust gas purifying filter for collecting particulates is manufactured.

Abstract: An improved tubular seed collecting device comprising a funnel-shaped base which protrudes into the tubular space of the device. The seed collecting device has tabs on its legs and/or elongated bosses on the inside wall of the cup. The tabs serve to limit the insertion of the legs into the plant growth medium to allow horizontal growth of the plant under the level of the cup. The tabs and the bosses improve the air flow through the device. Sturdier leg design allows more re-use of each device.

Abstract: A mower having a sub-frame with components including traction motors, wheels and hydraulic pumps for mounting on a main frame as a separate unit to facilitate assembly and repair.

Abstract: A trimmer which is particularly useful for trimming uneven terrain. The trimmer comprises a base with a motor attached to the base. The motor is also attached to, and rotates, a cutting element wherein the cutting element comprises at least one line. Two unidirectional wheels and a multidirectional wheel are attached to the base. A handle is connected to the base by a universal joint.

Abstract: A harvesting header for a self-propelled harvesting machine comprising a center portion and two side portions. The center portion and both side portions are provided with forwardly extending crop processing arrangements. A transversely extending auger is located behind the crop processing arrangements. The crop processing arrangements can be moved between an operating position and a transport position by pivoting them about a transversely extending horizontal pivot axis. In this transport position the center of gravity of the harvesting header is moved rearwardly towards the harvesting machine. The side crop processing arrangements can be pivoted about forwardly extending pivot axes to reduce the width of the harvesting header in its transport position.

Abstract: A rotary cutter has a deck assembly including a central unit to which a wing unit is attached for flexing vertically. A hydraulic cylinder is provided for lifting the wing unit 90° to a fully raised transport or shipping position. Located above, and extending generally parallel to, the hydraulic cylinder is a telescopic strut incorporating a spring which becomes compressed as the wing unit approaches its fully raised position, the compressed spring unloading to thrust the wing unit down upon pressure being released from the hydraulic cylinder, even if the weight of the wing unit is tending to keep it in its raised position. Wing unit may be locked in its raised position by inserting a pin through the telescoped members of the strut when the latter is in its fully collapsed condition.

Abstract: A rotary mower blade is formed with a notch at each end of the blade. Upwardly inclined vanes are provided on trailing edges of end portions of the blade adjacent the respective notches. Intermediate a central portion of the blade and the end portions, surfaces are formed extending downwardly from the leading to the trailing edges of the blade.

Abstract: An improved shape for the central drive hole of a rotary mowing blade, such shape including two pairs of teeth extending off of a central hole substantially displaced 30° from the central axis of the mowing blade.

Abstract: Intake fingers and finger assemblies for use with intake portions of harvesting assemblies, on harvesting machines such as combines, haybines, bailers, corn pickers, and the like. The fingers and finger assemblies cooperate with crop-gathering augers, and crankshafts inside the augers, in feeding cut crop material toward discharge portions of such harvesting assemblies. The fingers extend and retract through apertures in the auger cylinder according to an eccentric mounting of the finger crankshaft inside the auger cylinder. A respective finger comprises a reinforced polyester or polyurethane shaft, and a polyurethane sleeve overlying a crop-engaging end portion of the finger, such as along 50% to 80% of the length of the shaft. In preferred embodiments, the shaft is reinforced with fiberglass or other fiber, the composition of the sleeve comprises polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane, and the sleeve has a hardness of about Shore D-45 to about Shore D-70.

Abstract: Haymaking machine for windrowing forage comprising a frame carrying several rotors connected to carrier arms which are articulated to the frame and which can be moved from a work position into a transport position. Said carrier arms are made as two telescopic parts of which the second carries the corresponding rotor and can slide with respect to the first part to vary the position of the corresponding rotor. The first telescopic part of at least one carrier arm comprises an additional guide section making it possible to increase the distance over which the second part with the corresponding rotor can move.

Abstract: Machine for producing chenille or yarn chenille, comprising yarn-making means which are arranged according to a plurality of formation axes (a1, . . . , qn), characterized in that the said formation axes are disposed along two opposite fronts (F1, F2) of the machine.

Abstract: A false twist yarn comprising synthetic fiber yarn having elongation, crimp rigidity, crimp appearance stretch ratio, dry heat shrinkage stress maximum value, deformation degree of single filament and entanglement number in specific ranges respectively. The yarn has good drape properties, soft feeling, bulkiness, and flexibility as well as puff properties, mild luster, and pliable dry feeling. From the yarn, woven or knit fabrics having novel texture that cannot be achieved in woven or knit fabrics produced from conventional drawn or false twist yarns.

Abstract: An opening arrangement for an open-end spinning device with a rotating opening roller having opening elements stationarily arranged on its circumference for opening a delivered sliver into individual fibers and for combing out the fibers at a comb-out point. The opening roller has a mechanical stripping arrangement that rotates along with it. The stripping arrangement includes ejectors that are pivotably fastened on the opening roller. Each ejector is arranged between the opening elements and extends over the opening roller transversely in relation to the direction of rotation. The ejector strips combed-out fibers off the opening elements and improves the opening of the opening roller as well as the transfer of the fibers from the opening roller. The opening arrangement is advantageously employed with an open-end spinning frame.

Abstract: In a combustion device (10), particularly for driving gas turbines, comprising a plurality of burners (12, . . . , 15) of identical thermal power output, which work parallel to an axis (28) into a common combustion chamber (11), an effective suppression of thermoacoustic combustion instabilities is achieved in a simple way in that the burners (12, . . . , 15) are designed differently from one another in such a way that the flames (24, . . . , 27) or flame fronts generated by them are positioned so as to be distributed along the axis (28).

Abstract: An exhaust port gasket is adapted for insertion between an engine exhaust port and an exhaust pipe flange for sealing therebetween. The gasket includes at least one primary aperture acting as an exhaust port for accommodating flows of exhaust gases, and includes at least one electronic oxygen sensor responsive to oxygen levels of gases passing through the exhaust port. To the extent that oxygen-sensing is provided at the exhaust port, improved real time engine management may be derived from cylinder-by-cylinder measurements of the oxygen levels by inputting the measurements into an engine control unit module to optimize engine performance parameters, including fuel economy and emissions levels. In one described embodiment, a plurality of cylindrical oxygen sensor probes are positioned in surface grooves of a spacer layer of the exhaust gasket, and individual probe sensor wires are collectively connected to a wire harness portion of the gasket.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air-fuel ratio feedback control apparatus for an internal-combustion engine that can avoid an overshoot of the actual air-fuel ratio when the diagnostic device for diagnosing the NOx purifier changes the air-fuel ratio from lean to rich. The apparatus comprises air-fuel ratio detector that is disposed in an exhaust system of the engine so as to detect an air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas, NOx purifier for purifying NOx contained in the exhaust gas during a lean operation and feedback controller for making a feedback control upon an air-fuel ratio of air-fuel mixture to be supplied to the engine based on an output of the air-fuel ratio detector.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying apparatus for an internal-combustion engine comprises an exhaust gas purifier including nitrogen oxide purifier for purifying nitrogen oxide contained in exhaust gases and an oxygen density sensor located downstream of the exhaust gas purifier. The apparatus further comprises sulfur oxide detector for detecting density of sulfur oxide in the exhaust gas purifier, sulfur-poisoning recovery means for recovering the exhaust gas purifier from sulfur poisoning when it has been determined by the sulfur oxide detector that the sulfur oxide density is high, and a lean operation limiter for limiting the lean operation of the engine to such operation region that is not influenced so much by the sulfur poisoning after the exhaust gas purifier has been recovered from the sulfur poisoning. Deterioration determining means is also provided for determining deterioration of the exhaust gas purifier based on the output of the oxygen density sensor during the lean operation of the engine.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying apparatus for an internal-combustion engine comprises a three-way catalyst, nitrogen oxide purifier that is disposed downstream of the three-way catalyst, an upstream oxygen sensor that is disposed between the three-way catalyst and the nitrogen oxide purifier, and a downstream oxygen sensor that is disposed downstream of the nitrogen oxide purifier. Means is provided for setting an abnormality determination criterion in accordance with the exhaust gas amount of the internal-combustion engine wherein the criterion is equivalent to a time period until the output of the downstream oxygen density sensor is read since the output of the upstream oxygen density sensor is changed to rich after the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas was turned over from lean to rich. Means is provided for determining that the nitrogen oxide purifier is abnormal when the output of the downstream oxygen density sensor has been changed to rich before the said time period represented by the criterion elapses.

Abstract: In an exhaust emission control apparatus of an internal combustion engine with an intake air flow control valve controlling intake air flow exerting an influence upon a behavior of fuel injected from a fuel injector, and an electric valve actuator electrically operated by a storage battery serving as an electric power source to drive the intake air flow control valve, an electronic control unit is provided for controlling an opening of the intake air flow control valve. The control unit controls the opening of the intake air flow control valve to a predetermined intermediate valve opening by the valve actuator during an engine stopping period. Also, the control unit holds the intake air flow control valve at the predetermined intermediate valve opening to which the intake air flow control valve has been driven in advance during the engine stopping period, by inhibiting operation of the valve actuator during an engine-cranking operating mode at a starting period.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling hydrocarbon injection into engine exhaust to reduce NOx. The method and system inject the hydrocarbon into the engine exhaust in accordance with detection of a light-off event. The light-off event can be detected because when there is this hydrocarbon-O2 reaction, such reaction is an exothermic reaction and thus heat is generated and given off. The generation of such heat may be detected by here measuring the difference in temperature across the catalyst. The peak in NOx conversion efficiency temperature changes with age. However, because the peak in NOx conversion efficiency temperature occurs at substantially the same temperature light-off, a determination of light-off by the system and method enables adjustment in the hydrocarbon injection level for maximum NOx reduction efficiency.

Abstract: An exhaust structure for use in an outboard engine of a vertical-type four-cycle V-type having cylinder heads, a crankcase, cylinder blocks constituting left and right sides of an integral body disposed in a V shape as seen in a plan view and forming a V-bank therebetween, an intake system disposed in the V bank, exhaust systems disposed on the left and right sides outside the V-bank, and a crankshaft disposed substantially vertically to the surface formed where the crankcase and cylinder blocks join one another, wherein the engine is disposed above an engine support attached to the hull and an oil pan is disposed beneath the engine support. The exhaust systems join and become integral inside the engine support and then pass through the interior of the oil pan to discharge exhaust gases. The invention provides an outboard engine exhaust structure having a non-complex oil pan of sufficient capacity.

Abstract: The invention comprises a hydraulic system that may be operated at multiple pressure levels and is preferably adapted for use on a refuse truck. More particularly, the preferred embodiment of the invention is intended for use in performing the tasks of lifting refuse containers, dumping the contents of refuse containers, and compacting refuse. Moreover, the pressure level in the hydraulic system may be varied between the multiple maximum pressure levels manually by an operator and/or automatically in response to existing load conditions. Under normal load conditions, the maximum pressure level in the preferred hydraulic system is maintained at or below the lower maximum pressure level of the lower pressure setting of a dual pressure relief valve.

Abstract: A drive system has a load, a driven surface which is spaced from the load, and a mechanical connection which connects the driven surface with the load and is operative for oscillating the driven surface and the load relative to one another, so that the mechanical connection displaces the driven surface with respect to the load with a force selected such that the driven surface obtains a velocity which is at least equal to a local sonic velocity and therefore a sonic shock is created and opposes the displacement of the driven surface away from the load, and thereafter the mechanical connection displaces the load away from its initial location.

Abstract: Of first and second two pressure chambers which are respectively formed on both sides of a first rack and a second rack, incompressible liquid is filled in the second pressure chambers which are positioned on the sides of back pressure at a driving time of the racks, and the second pressure chambers of the both racks are caused to communicate with each other via a throttle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel supply system (1) that supplies a fuel to a burner arrangement (8) with at least one burner (7), in particular a gas turbine (10). The fuel supply system (1) has at its input a control valve (3) that feeds the fuel into the fuel supply system (1) as a function of its actuation. As a function of a requested burner output, a first setpoint is determined for a fuel mass flow with which the burner arrangement (8) must be supplied in order to be able to furnish the required burner output. As a function of this first setpoint of the fuel mass flow a second setpoint is determined for the fuel mass flow, which is fed into the fuel supply system (1) by an actuation of the control valve (3). The second setpoint of the fuel mass flow is selected such that the fuel supply system (1) fed therewith supplies the burner arrangement (8) with the first setpoint of the fuel mass flow.

Abstract: A heat switch includes two symmetric jaws. Each jaw is comprised of a link connected at a translatable joint to a flexible arm. Each arm rotates about a fixed pivot, and has an articulated end including a thermal contact pad connected to a heat sink. The links are joined together at a translatable main joint.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for freezing, storing, and/or shipping products, in particular fish, at super-frozen temperatures. The apparatus includes a modular cryogenic cooler for removably interfacing with an insulated shipping container to maintain the interior of the container at a super-frozen temperature less than or equal to about −50 degrees C. Aspects of the method include a delivery method for providing an essentially unbroken delivery chain of frozen products from a location of freezing (to a super-frozen temperature) to a location of defrosting the products (e.g., a point of sale and/or consumption of the products).

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for the production of microparticles and nanoparticles of materials that can be dissolved. The system and method of the present invention provide quicker freezing times, which in turn produces a more uniform distribution of particle sizes, smaller particles, particles with increased porosity and a more intimate mixing of the particle components. The system and method of the present invention also produce particles with greater surface area than conventional methods. One form of the present invention provides a method for the preparation of particles. An effective ingredient is mixed with water, one or more solvents, or a combination thereof, and the resulting mixture is sprayed through an insulating nozzle located at or below the level of a cryogenic liquid. The spray generates frozen particles.

Abstract: A controlled compressor apparatus for idle-stopping vehicles that permits precise variable displacement control of a compressor and reduces power consumption when the compressor is motor-driven. The apparatus includes a battery-powered motor and a control unit for selecting the engine or the motor to drive the compressor and for controlling the displacement of the compressor. A current detector detects the magnitude of a current supplied to the motor. The control unit stores a relationship between the displacement and the current and controls the displacement based on the current detected by the current detector.

Abstract: Device for enhancing efficiency of air-conditioner, including a water reservoir, a water level sensor, a controller and a water-injecting section. The water reservoir receives the condensed water produced from the water exhaust of the vaporizer of the air-conditioner. The water level sensor is disposed in the reservoir for real-time sending water level signal to the controller for judging whether water should get into the water reservoir or discharge therefrom. The controller is able to detect the operation state of the compressor of the air-conditioner to activate the water-injecting section to inject water onto the heat-radiator at proper time so as to continuously decrease temperature of the heat-radiator and the air therearound and enhance efficiency of the air-conditioner and avoid load loss due to high temperature of the components of the air-conditioner after long period of operation.

Abstract: A control box kit for twinning fan coils in a heat pump or AC installation includes electro-mechanical isolation relays and auxiliary limit switches. Existing fan coil transformers are disconnected to avoid component failure due to high voltage wiring variations. A single transformer is connected to operate both systems. Isolation relays for the reversing valves and supplemental electric heaters in a heat pump system allow both heat pumps to have independent defrost cycles. The accessory transformer and isolation relays are packaged and pre-wired in a control box for easy connection in the field.

Abstract: In a refrigerator, in order to provide a device for controlling a cooling air supply of a refrigerator which is capable of regularly maintaining a temperature distribution inside a chilling chamber in a short time by intensively discharging cooling air to a part having a relatively high temperature when a temperature of the part inside the chilling chamber rises due to lots of preserved foods, etc.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system with an air-conditioning compressor, an electric motor and a refrigerant circuit, in particular for motor vehicles, the electric motor being controllable by an electronic control device and an expansion member arranged in the refrigerant circuit, a further expansion member is arranged between the high-pressure side of the expansion member and the suction side of the air-conditioning compressor in the refrigerant circuit, and the electronic control device is connected thermally conductively to the low-pressure side of the further expansion member. The further expansion member is controllable as a function of the temperature of the electronic control device.

Abstract: A design of a compact solar air conditioning system especially suited for tropical climates includes an air-cooled single-effect absorption machine driven by an array of high performance flat-plate collectors along with a thermal storage tank. The absorption machine uses lithium-bromide as a refrigerant and a water-based absorption fluid. The operation of the compact solar air conditioning system is determined by an optimal control strategy.

Abstract: In order to provide a gas heat pump type air conditioning device in which accessibility and maintenance operation are not disturbed due to snow in snowy areas, a gas heat pump type air conditioning device comprises a compression device for which the driving source is a gas engine and forms a refrigerating cycle by circulating a refrigerant, a bypass pipe channel section which is provided around space where an outdoor unit is installed and is separated from an engine-coolant-water system of the gas engine via a channel change switching device, wherein waste heat exhausted from the gas engine is collected back into the engine-coolant-water, and the refrigerant is heated by the engine-coolant-water so as to enhance air heating capacity.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, a temperature sensor is disposed on a tank of an evaporator to contact the tank. In addition, the temperature sensor is disposed at a tank position separated from a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet. Accordingly, a downstream space of the evaporator can be effectively used, and the size of the air conditioner can be reduced while the temperature of the evaporator can be accurately detected using the temperature sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a refrigerator with a foldable table, wherein the table can be unfolded when it is needed and can be folded when it is not needed. So the product of the present invention has the functions of both a refrigerator and a table, and also can save some room space providing a more reasonable room layout.

Abstract: A domestic refrigeration appliance, such as a refrigerator, freezer or the like, comprising a door and with vacuum heat insulation interposed between a substantially vacuum-tight inner shell and a substantially vacuum-tight outer shell; the two shells are joined together vacuum-tight on that side towards the door by means of a flange-like extension provided on one of said shells and welded vacuum-tight to the other shell.

Abstract: In order to obtain more enhanced air heating capacity during low outdoor air temperature, a gas heat pump type air conditioning device which circulates refrigerant by a compressing device of which driving source is a gas engine, forms a refrigerating cycle, collects waste heat of exhaust gas exhausted from the gas engine to engine coolant water by an exhaust gas heat exchanging device, and heats the refrigerant by the engine coolant water to enhance the heating capacity, the exhaust gas exhausted from the gas engine is heated, and a heating device for increasing amount of thermal energy which can be collected in the exhaust gas heat exchanging device is provided.