Abstract: The image subject to be transferred is applied in preformatted form to at least two printing formes in the form of segment-like image data in a row and column arrangement, in such a way that a first portion of information from each segment of the image subject (information (a) with appropriate index features) is provided on a first printing forme, and a second portion of information from the corresponding segment of the image subject (information (b) with appropriate index features) is provided on a second printing forme. As a result of synchronous rolling of the printing-forme cylinders, the portions of information are assembled to form complete information (<a,b> with the respectively combined index features) for each segment of the image subject on the printed page.

Abstract: A system and method for managing selection of a print shop for a print job. The method typically includes sending bid requests for a print job to plural print shops. The method further may include receiving at least one bid. The method may also include selecting a bid that meets defined criteria and directing the print shop that submitted the selected bid to print the print job.

Abstract: The control apparatus, in a rotary press having a plurality of printing units, performs a first calculation of subtracting the number of effective copies from the required number of copies for an operating printing unit and a second calculation of subtracting the number of copies of the operating printing unit from the result of the first calculation until a standby printing unit being ready to be operated, then outputs a first signal when the second calculation results 0 or less, a second signal when the first calculation results 0 or less, a control message to accelerate the printing unit to a predetermined operation speed to the printing control unit of the standby printing receiving the first signal, and a control message to decelerate and stop the printing unit to the printing control unit of the operating printing unit receiving the second signal.

Abstract: A method for generating power in a device is provided. The method includes: generating power from an inherent characteristic of the device; and supplying the generated power to at least one power consuming element associated with the device. Preferably, the inherent characteristic of the device is an acceleration of the device and the generating includes providing a mass which is movable upon the acceleration of the device and converting a potential energy of the mass into an electrical power. Alternatively, the inherent characteristic of the device is a heat generation on at least a portion of the device and the generating includes converting a heat from the heat generation into an electrical power. In another alternative, the inherent characteristic of the device is a spinning of the device and the generating includes converting the spinning of the device into an electrical power.

Abstract: A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person.

Abstract: A roller coaster ride comprising a carriage adapted for travel along a track in a predetermined direction and a plurality of seats interconnected to and positioned exteriorly from the carriage. The seats are capable of 360 degree rotation about a longitudinal axis which extends perpendicular to the direction of travel. The seats may further be spaced apart from the carriage in a downward direction by a central arm and perpendicular to said direction of travel.

Abstract: A pallet conveyor system includes a rail assembly and a pallet assembly. The rail assembly including parallel and spaced-apart rail supports that each has a cylindrical rail disposed thereon. An intermediate support is positioned between the rails and includes a removable stop bar. The pallet assembly engages the rails and is adapted for forward or reverse motion along the rails. A first and second sensor are secured to the pallet assembly and adapted to detect the stop bar as the pallet moves along the rails. When the first sensor detects the stop bar, the pallet assembly is slowed. Thereafter, as the second sensor detects the stop bar, the pallet assembly is stopped. Therefore, by simple movement of the stop bar, a pallet assembly may be easily and precisely positioned at any location along a conveyor line without the need to reprogram the pallet assembly.

Abstract: A basket gate mechanism, typically for use in the cargo holds of bulk carriers, includes two opposed gate segments which shut along a central line. Each gate segment is supported at its ends by pairs of different length arms, so that when the gate is opened, the segments slope downwardly. The pairs of arms are interconnected by a mechanism that ensures coordination of the movement of the segments. The arms and the supporting framework are protected by a hog back. The gate is opened and closed by a double acting hydraulic cylinder, located between the gate ends. The cylinders provide three gate positions: closed, operating to discharge solids, and clean out, which considerably simplifies the equipment required for controlling the opening and closing of the gate. The gate opening is angled relative to the conveyor beneath it, so that the downstream end is further away than the downstream end.

Abstract: An auto rack rail road freight car is provided for carrying low density, relatively high value, relatively fragile lading. The car has trucks that have multiple dampers in a four corner arrangement in the sideframes. The spring groups in the side frames are relatively soft, giving a low vertical bounce natural frequency. In an articulated embodiment, differentially placed ballast is mounted in a biased arrangement to load the coupler end trucks to encourage a dynamic response similar to the dynamic response of the internal trucks.

Abstract: An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and./or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or completely cooling the heated wax/oil mixture. Special-purpose additives may be added, such as salts, abrasives, suspending aids, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, fragrances, etc. However, no solvent other than the oil is necessary, a decided improvement over existing technology.

Abstract: Ink compositions described are suitable for ink jet printing (ink jet inks) and are highly effective for simultaneously imparting visible and fluorescent images. In the preferred forms, both a dark, visible image and a complementary fluorescent image will be visually discernable as well as machine readable to enable efficient hand and automated processing or handling of the objects printed. These results are achieved by ink formulations that moderate the natural phenomena of quenching while possessing the physical properties necessary for an ink jet ink.

Abstract: The novel phthalocyanine cyan dye of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: An erasable, shear-thinning writing composition includes a shear-thinning additive and graphite particles dispersed within an aqueous solvent system.

Abstract: The inkjet ink contains at least one pigment and at least one compound having a mean particle size of greater than 50 nm from the group comprising pyrogenic silicic acid, hydrophobised pyrogenic silicic acid, pyrogenic mixed oxides or pyrogenic aluminium oxides.

Abstract: Improved mud additive compositions are provided which are especially formulated to control hole enlargement due to salt bed erosion during drilling, and to assist in solubilization of deposited salt during well operations. The compositions include a first ingredient such as sodium or potassium ferrocyanide and mixtures thereof, and a second ingredient such as the a phosphonic acid, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonic acid salts, or mixtures thereof. The first ingredient is generally present at a level of from about 50-95% by weight in the particulate, dilutable form of the invention, whereas the second ingredient is present at a level of from about 5-50% by weight. The compositions hereof may be added to drilling mud during drilling operations or to fresh water for removing salt depositions.

Abstract: A composition which retains a flash point of more than 21° C.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing waer-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a carotenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 &mgr;m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and maceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber/cement composite, the cementitious matrix of which has a water/binder ratio of less than 0.25 and consisting of cement, aggregate elements, fine pozzolanic elements and a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a synthetic lightweight aggregate composition comprising fly ash and a mixture of two or more polymer components. More specifically, the present invention is also directed at a lightweight concrete which cures to a hardened cementious composite comprising Portland cement, water in a weight ratio of between about 0.2 and 0.7 of the water to the Portland cement, synthetic lightweight aggregate in a weight ratio of between about 0.1 and 0.5 of the synthetic lightweight aggregate to the cement, wherein the synthetic lightweight aggregate comprises fly ash and two or more polymer components.

Abstract: Cementitious compositions, which may make use of waste glass, comprise glass material, calcined kaolin and a cement. Also provided are cementitious binders and solidifiable cementitious compositions (such as mortars and concretes) incorporating the cementitious compositions. The cementitious composition is mixed with water to form the cementitious binder, and aggregate is added to the cementitious binder to form the solidifiable cementitious compositions. Solidifiable cementitious compositions formed from the cementitious compositions have comparable or superior short-term strength and superior long-term strength to solidifiable cementitious compositions formed from conventional cementitious compositions.

Abstract: The method for sealing a seam between adjacent structural panels significantly reduces the time for finishing a drywall in comparison with conventional methods, which use multiple applications of a joint compound to seal the seam. An all-purpose drywall joint compound is mixed with a synthetic fiber, such as Colombian Fiber, or polypropylene, and sufficient water to facilitate soaking of the synthetic fiber and mixing with the joint compound. An optional liquid adhesive, such as liquid wallpaper adhesive, is added to the mixture. The mixture is then applied as one coat to the seam and allowed to dry. No subsequent coatings of the mixture are necessary.

Abstract: Novel hydraulic cements are disclosed that include reactive magnesium oxide prepared by low temperature calcination. The cements can be formulated to suit a large number of applications with various setting times, strength and levels of sustainability either by adding iron salts such as ferrous sulfate or blending with other compatible faster setting hydraulic cements such as Portland cement or by using both methods.

Abstract: An interchangeable table top arrangement has a frame and backer board that can fit over a pre-existing table top or can be attached to a pedestal and used as a main table top. The frame and backer board define a recess, and an interchangeable insert fits into this recess. A hook-and-eye material (i.e., Velcro®) or other suitable releasable attachment system hold the insert in place within the frame. Finger holes in the backer board facilitate separating the attachment system to change out the insert. The inserts may have designs imprinted on them, e.g., advertising, holiday theme material, or game boards.

Abstract: A firearms storage safe which transforms into a display case for firearms contained therein.

Abstract: An ash melting device employing the means of using a crucible with a three-layer structure, using an auxiliary burner for prevention of the lowering of temperature in the vicinity of the discharge outlet, employing furnace walls with a four-layer structure to improve the heat insulating property and thereby improve the durability, providing lids at both the left and right sides to enable the crucible to be taken out readily, etc. This ash melting device is intended to significantly improve durability even after a long period of use at a high temperature of 1600 to 1700° C. or more, to resolve the problem of prevention of use of the melting furnace due to clogging of the vicinity of the discharge outlet by the cooling and solidification of the ash melt, to reduce fuel cost by the improvements in thermal efficiency through improvement of the heat insulating property of the furnace walls, and to enable the crucible to be exchanged readily in a short time.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizing devices for small boats, and more particularly to a device attached to a flat bottom fishing boat that stabilizes the boat while in use. The flat bottom boat stabilizer is comprised of two cylinder tubes with water breaking plates attached to two cross beams (with hinges for folding up during transportation) by struts and medal straps. The stabilizer system is attached to the boat by two angle plates and U bolts.

Abstract: A bitt with a freely rotatable line-handling surface includes a frame having a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the frame each include first and second ends, and the first and second sides of the frame are substantially planar. The first and second sides adjoin each other at the first ends and define an angle therebetween. The first and second sides of the frame are arranged for being attachable to a surface of a marine vessel at the second ends of the first and second sides of the frame. First and second shafts extend outwardly from the planes of the first and second sides of the frame, respectively. The first and second shafts each have a longitudinal axis. The axis of each of the first and second shafts extends approximately perpendicularly to the plane of the first and second sides of the frame. First and second rollers each have an axis, and the first and second rollers each define a bore along the axis of the respective roller.

Abstract: The invention concerns a motorboat with a skimmer hull. The hull is a W-shaped cross section and comprises an inverted V-shaped longitudinal central tunnel formed by two median faces of the hull and extending substantially over all the length of the hull, the vertex of this tunnel being level with the waterline.

Abstract: A telescopic gangway (10) for boats (12) with a simplified construction, of the type comprising at least two portions (30, 50) telescopically foldable, in which a second portion (50) slides inside at least a first portion (30) of the gangway (10), in a longitudinal direction thereto, wherein said second portion (50) is equipped with a central supporting structure (52), which slides on another central supporting structure (32) of the first portion (30); these two central structures (30, 50) are equipped with reciprocal sliding guides (60) and longitudinal appendages (40) complementary to these.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel according to the present invention addresses many of the shortcomings of the prior art. In accordance with the present invention, a vacuum insulation panel comprises a barrier film and a core material and a vacuum detection indicator. The vacuum detection indicator is configured to facilitate the evaluation of the integrity of the vacuum within the vacuum insulation panel. The vacuum detection indicator may comprise a cavity in the core material which allows the barrier material to form a depression when a vacuum is drawn within the panel. Accordingly, as the vacuum is reduced or lost, the depression formed in the barrier material will be similarly reduced or lost. In addition, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a viewing window configured above the barrier material to permit the evaluator to readily determine whether the vacuum has been reduced or lost. Further, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a spring-like device configured within the cavity.

Abstract: A cooling system comprises: a plurality of inhaling devices that are installed in the circuit-board room and connected with a plurality of ventholes the air between the plurality of circuit boards in the circuit-board room; a power generator is connected with the plurality of inhaling devices to supply the power into the cooling system, wherein the power generator can not affect the operation of the surfscan apparatus.

Abstract: Granules/lumps poly-silicon raw material, low in raw material cost and free of the hazard of crack, is additionally charged into a crucible in a safe and steady manner.

Abstract: A method for producing a silicon ingot having no defect over a wide range of region with stability and good reproducibility, wherein when a silicon single crystal (11) is pulled up form a silicon melt (13), the shape of a solid-liquid interface (14) which a boundary between the silicon melt (13) and the silicon single crystal (11) and the temperature distribution on the side face (11b) of a single crystal under being pulled up are appropriately controlled.

Abstract: A feed rod for growing a magnetic single crystal having a composition represented by the formula (Y3-aAa)(Fe5-b-cBb)O12-&agr;, wherein A is at least one element selected from the lanthanoide series, B is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ga, Al, In, and Sc, c is a value for decreasing the Fe content from the stoichiometric amount, &agr; is a value for decreasing the oxygen content to satisfy the chemically neutral condition, and the relationships 0≦a≧0.5; 0≦b≧1.0; 0<c≧0.15 and 0<&agr; are satisfied.

Abstract: A silicon wafer is provided having a polished front surface with an epitaxial coating and a polished back surface, which is distinguished by a SFQRmax value of less than or equal to 0.10 &mgr;m (26 mm×8 mm; 99%). There is also a process for producing silicon wafers of this type by sawing up a single crystal, carrying out an abrasive step, simultaneously polishing a front surface and a back surface of at least three silicon wafers, and applying an epitaxial coating.

Abstract: A modified susceptor for use in an epitaxial deposition apparatus and process is disclosed. The modified susceptor has an inner annular ledge capable of supporting a semiconductor wafer and has a plurality of holes in the surface to allow cleaning gas utilized during an epitaxial deposition process to pass through the susceptor and contact substantially the entire back surface of the semiconductor wafer and remove a native oxide layer. Also, the plurality of holes on the susceptor allows dopant atoms out-diffused from the back surface during the epitaxial deposition process to be carried away from the front surface in an inert gas stream and into the exhaust such that autodoping of the front surface is minimized.

Abstract: In an application apparatus of a klinostat, an object is encapsulated in a vessel. A rotating unit rotates the vessel around n axes (n is an integer more than 1) such that gravity is equally applied to the object. A fluid supply unit supplies fluid into the vessel, while the vessel is rotated.

Abstract: A process for deposition and condensation and reaction and separation and distillation employing at least two chambers separated by a diaphragm with at least one separation wall and at least one orifice or flow duct or plurality thereof, said process providing a controlled and stationary conveyance capacity of an uncondensed intermediary phase for a product or by-product with a controlled concentration, structure or microstructure, for example, said conveyance capacity relying on a controlled pressure of an atmosphere in the at least two chambers on both side of said diaphragm and on a novel diaphragm and condenser technology and a temperature control of one or more chamber walls or said diaphragm or parts of said diaphragm being transversed by said uncondensed intermediary phase.

Abstract: A vacuum pumping system includes: an evacuation conduit, having a sequence of monitoring zones serially assigned in an exhaust direction; sensors respectively provided to the monitoring zones and independently detecting the conditions of the monitoring zones; heaters respectively provided to the monitoring zones and being paired with the sensors; and a control unit receiving data signals from the sensors, comparing the data signals with a threshold value, and when the data signals from a specific sensor exceed the threshold value, selectively supplying heating power to a heater of the monitoring zone where the specific sensor is provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a DRAM having a memory cell constructed by an information storage capacitor C which is comprised of a lower electrode 54 made of a ruthenium film and an upper electrode 62 made of a capacity insulating film 61 and a titanium nitride film and which is connected in series with a memory cell selection MISFET Qs formed on the main surface of a semiconductor substrate 1. The capacity insulating film 61 is made of a multi layered film comprising two layered crystallized tantalum oxide films 56 and 58 each having a film thickness of 10 nm or less. The film thickness of the capacity insulating film 61 is set to 10 to 40 nm.

Abstract: An HDP-CVD apparatus includes: a reactive chamber constructed with a lower chamber with an opened upper portion and a ceramic dome covering the upper portion of the lower chamber; a gas discharge pipe installed at the lower chamber; an RF coil installed to cover an outer wall of the ceramic dome; a gas injection pipe inserted into a wall of the ceramic dome through a marginal end portion of the ceramic dome from the outside of the reactive chamber, guided to the middle portion of the ceramic dome, and come out in the internal space of the reactive chamber at the middle portion of the ceramic dome; and a substrate support installed inside the reactive chamber in order to mount a substrate. Since the process gas is pre-heated, a reactivity is improved and a very high density plasma can be obtained.

Abstract: A plasma reactor comprises an electromagnetic energy source coupled to a radiator through first and second variable impedance networks. The plasma reactor includes a chamber having a dielectric window that is proximate to the radiator. A shield is positioned between the radiator and the dielectric window. The shield substantially covers a surface of the radiator near the dielectric window. A portion of the radiator that is not covered by the shield is proximate to a conductive wall of the chamber. Plasma reactor operation includes the following steps. A plasma is ignited in a chamber with substantially capacitive electric energy coupled from the radiator. A variable impedance network is tuned so that the capacitive electric energy coupled into the chamber is diminished. The plasma is then powered with substantially magnetic energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for performing Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD), whereby one or more layers of silica can be deposited on an elongated vitreous substrate. The apparatus includes an elongated microwave guide which emerges into a resonant cavity which is substantially cylindrically symmetric about a cylindrical axis, along which axis the substrate can be positioned. Aspects of the apparatus include the cavity being substantially annular in form, with an inner cylindrical wall and an outer cylindrical wall and the inner cylindrical wall having a slit which extends in a full circle around the cylindrical axis: Additional aspects include the guide having a longitudinal axis which is substantially perpendicular to the cylindrical axis and which does not intercept the slit. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing an optical fiber, a preform rod and a jacket tube as well as to the thus obtained optical fiber.

Abstract: An animal bed having an cushioning core material surrounded by an encasing. The encasing has a face textile, odor adsorbing layer, and a backing material. The odor adsorbing layer includes a odor adsorbing agent adhered to an interior of the face textile. The backing layer covers the odor adsorbing layer.

Abstract: An animal bed having an cushioning core material surrounded by an encasing. The encasing has a face textile disposed in contacting relation across and odor adsorbing layer. The odor adsorbing layer includes a odor adsorbing agent adhered to an interior of the face textile. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A device for collecting excrements has a one-piece body including two parts which are flexibly connected with one another to be moved between an open position in which the parts are spaced from one another, and includes position in which the parts are folded around a central line which forms a film hinge so that the parts are in contact with one another and close an inner space in which the excrements are accommodated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet toy comprised of a plurality of yarn pieces, a flexible elastic band member on which the pieces of yarn are fixedly attached, and a plastic tie member, which holds the pet toy in a ball-like, or other desired shape.

Abstract: This invention installs on the front rail of the bed of a pickup truck. It is intended to facilitate the safe transportation of one or two dogs.

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a dog leash. The dog leash has a plastic cover wrapped around the core along the axis of the leash. The plastic cover has at least two different color that can be divided evenly or in a different proportion. The color on the plastic cover can be formed in a straight line format or in a spiral shape.

Abstract: A mit designed to contemporaneously retrieve and store waste debris for ultimate disposal. The mit is divided into a hand portion and a heel portion that are integrated along a flared portion. The hand portion consists of finger sections that correspond to each of the finger tips of a hand. The hand portion flares inwardly toward the heel portion which then flares outwardly, in a direction opposite the finger sections, to terminate in a base. The mit is used to collect or retrieve waste debris and is then reversed into a tieable bag to secure the waste debris for ultimate disposal. Located at the base are two ties to secure the waste debris within the resulting bag that is formed from the reversibility of the mit.