Abstract: There are provided a material for a tension type color-selective device for a color cathode-ray tube, the material consisting essentially, by mass, of 0.1 to 1.0% Mo, from 0 but less than 0.01% W, from 0 but less than 0.2% Cr, less than 0.05% C, and the balance substantially Fe, the material having a half-width not less than 0.2 of a diffraction peak obtained regarding a (211) plane of the material in a X-ray diffraction by use of a Co-K&agr;1 ray, and a method of producing the material.

Abstract: A high strength steel alloy for use in manufacturing railway car components. The alloy has a chemical composition that meets the industry required specifications for B grade steel and exhibits better mechanical properties, such as higher yield and tensile strengths. Secondary benefits of the inventive steel alloy include enhanced weldability and improved fatigue resistance.

Abstract: A method for forming molded articles of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys around the glass transition range, which preserves the high elastic limit of the bulk solidifying amorphous alloy upon the completion of molding process is provided. The method comprising providing a feedstock of bulk solidifying amorphous alloy, then molding the amorphous alloy feedstock around the glass transition range to form a molded article according to the current invention which retains an elastic limit of at least 1.2%.

Abstract: A process of producing a high toughness iron-based amorphous alloy strip, using a single roll liquid quenching method, the strip having a thickness of more than 55 &mgr;m up to 100 &mgr;m and a width of 20 mm or more and having a fracture strain &egr;f satisfying the relationship &egr;f>0.1 where &egr;f=t/(D−t), t=thickness of the strip, and D=bent diameter upon fracture, &egr;f being determined by bending the strip with a free cooling surface thereof facing outward, the process comprising the steps of: ejecting a molten metal alloy through a nozzle; applying the ejected molten metal alloy to a surface of a rotating roll; allowing the applied molten metal alloy to be quenched by the roll surface to form an amorphous strip of the metal alloy, the strip being quenched at a cooling rate, determined at a free surface thereof, of 103° C./sec or more in a temperature range of from 500° C. to 200° C.

Abstract: Heat resistant Al die cast material having 12.5% to 14.0% of Si, 3.0% to 4.5% of Cu, 1.4% to 2.0% of Mg, and 1.12% to 2.4% of Zn. The die cast metal becomes amenable to age hardening treatment when appropriate amounts of Mg and Zn are added to an Al—Si—Cu alloy for enhancing mechanical strength and seizure characteristics.

Abstract: Nickel-based superalloy, suitable for monocrystalline solidification, having the following composition by weight: 1 Co:  4.75 to 5.25% Cr:  15.5 to 16.5% Mo:  0.8 to 1.2% W:  3.75 to 4.25% Al:  3.75 to 4.25% Ti:  1.75 to 2.25% Ta:  4.75 to 5.25% C: 0.006 to 0.04% B: ≦0.01% Zr: ≦0.01% Hf: ≦1% Nb: ≦1% Ni and any impurities: complement to 100%.

Abstract: Nickel-based superalloy, suitable for monocrystalline solidification, having the following composition by weight: 1 Co:  4.75 to 5.25% Cr:  11.5 to 12.5% Mo:  0.8 to 1.2% W:  3.75 to 4.25% Al:  3.75 to 4.25% Ti:    4 to 4.8% Ta:  1.75 to 2.25% C: 0.006 to 0.04% B: ≦0.01% Zr: ≦0.01% Hf: ≦1% Nb: ≦1% Ni and any impurities: complement to 100%.

Abstract: Methods of texturizing medical implants are provided which involve embossing the surface of these implants to create a textured pattern. Preferred roll embossing techniques are disclosed for improving scratch resistant properties, minimizing glare, improving lubricant retention and/or creating random or uniform patterns on medical implants, such as the outer shield of pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as orthopedic implants.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage material which is characterized by having, as a cast alloy, a flaky or similar shape with a thickness of 50 to 500 &mgr;m and showing such crystallite orientation that the X-ray diffraction pattern has an intensity ratio of plane indices (002)/(200) of 2 to 10 as measured with the cooled surface of the flaky cast alloy being in parallel with a mount, and a process of producing the same.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the continuous thermochemical treatment of metal strip. It is useful with steel strip, of the oxidation-reduction type, in which the strip moves through a furnace in a protective atmosphere. The strip passes through at least one partial or total isolation device positioned within one or more sections of the furnace. The strip is heated in this isolation device in atmospheres having a dew point tailored to each strip according to the specific composition of the steel so that the atmosphere is oxidizing in the case of certain addition elements, but remains reducing in the case of iron.

Abstract: The present invention presents a high tensile strength cold rolled steel sheet having excellent formability, impact resistance and strain age hardening characteristics, and the production thereof. As a specific means, a slab having a composition which contains, by mass %, 0.15% or less of C, 0.02% or less of Al, and 0.0050 to 0.0250% of N at N/Al of 0.3 or higher, and has N in a solid solution state at 0.0010% or more, is first hot rolled at the finish rolling delivery-side temperature of 800° C. or above, and is subsequently coiled at the coiling temperature of 750° C. or below to prepare a hot rolled plate. Then, after cold rolling, the hot rolled plate is continuously cooled at a temperature from the recrystallization temperature to 900° C. at a holding time of 10 to 120 seconds, and is cooled by primary cooling in which the hot rolled plate is cooled to 500° C. or below at a cooling rate of 10 to 300° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cold-rolled sheet exhibiting superior strain-aging hardenability which is suitable for use in automobile bodies, and a method for manufacturing the same. In particular, a slab including, by mass, not more than 0.15% carbon, not more than 0.02% Al, and 0.0050% to 0.0250% nitrogen in which Si+Mn/5+10P is adjusted to less than 0.44 and the ratio N/Al is adjusted to not less than 0.3 is hot-rolled at a finish-rolling delivery temperature FDT of not less than 800° C., and then coiled at a temperature of not more than 650° C. Next, after cold-rolling, continuous-annealing at a temperature between the recrystallization temperature and 950° C., primary cooling for cooling to a temperature zone of not more than 500° C., and overaging in the temperature zone of 350° C. to 450° C. for a retention time of not more than 30 seconds are performed to prepare a steel sheet containing not less than 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high tensile cold-rolled steel sheet having superior ductility, strain age-hardening characteristics, and crash resistance properties, and also provides a manufacturing method therefor. As a particular means, a thin cold-rolled steel sheet containing 0.05% to 0.30% of C, 0.4% to 2.0% of Si, 0.7% to 3.0% of Mn, 0.08% or less of P, 0.02% or less of Al, and 0.0050% to 0.0250% of N on a mass % basis is manufactured in which N/Al is 0.3 or more. This thin cold-rolled steel sheet is heated to a temperature between (an Ac1 transformation point) and (an Ac3 transformation point+50° C.), is cooled at a cooling rate of 5 to 150° C./second in the range of at least 600 to 500° C., and is held in the temperature range of 350 to 500° C. This steel sheet has superior ductility, strain age-hardening characteristics having a &Dgr;TS of 50 MPa or more, and crash resistance properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a copper alloy, that includes an Sn content of 3 wt % to less than 4 wt %; a Ni content of 0.5 wt % to less than or equal to 1.0 wt %; a Zn content of 0.05 wt % to less than or equal to 5.0 wt %; and Cu and unavoidable impurities combined as the balance; wherein a total content of insolubles is less than or equal to 0.02 wt %. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the above-described copper alloy, which includes holding a copper alloy at a temperature ranging from 550 to 700° C. for a time period ranging from 5 sec to less than or equal to 5 min in the course of cold working; subsequently heat treating the copper alloy to cool the copper alloy to room temperature at a cooling speed of 5 ° C./sec or higher; subsequently cold working the copper alloy to a target dimension; and stabilizing annealing the copper alloy at a temperature ranging from 325 to 450° C. and a time period ranging from 5 sec to less than or equal to 180 min.

Abstract: This invention relates to energetic compositions, which offer increased performance in conjunction with a total absence of halogen based oxidizers to eliminate exhaust products, such as hydrogen chloride. The oxidizers of choice are various combinations neat ammonium dinitramide, ammonium dinitramide prills and CL-20, because these oxidizers do not produce halogen containing exhaust products, such as the HCl gas of ammonium perchlorate. The exhaust these novel propellants consist mostly of CO2, H2O, N2, and small amounts of CO. These exhaust species are friendlier and much less hazardous to the environment than those emitted by conventional AP-based propellants. The plasticizers are selected from energetic plasticizers that do not contain halogens, but maintain other desirable properties.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire for use in rough terrain which is provided in the tread with central blocks, shoulder blocks and intermediate blocks; in the tread developed in a plane, the central blocks are arranged circumferentially of the tire at substantially constant pitch lengths P1, the intermediate blocks in each intermediate region are arranged circumferentially of the tire at substantially constant pitch lengths P2, the shoulder blocks in each shoulder region are arranged circumferentially of the tire at substantially constant pitch lengths P3; in a certain number (K) of circumferential positions, the central blocks are aligned with the intermediate blocks in the tire axial direction, the number (K) is in a range of from 6 to 32; these circumferential positions are provided circumferentially of the tire at regular intervals equal to the pitch length P1 multiplied by an integral number (n), the number (n) is in a range of from 3 to 8; and the pitch length P2 and pitch length P3 are equal to the pitch length P1 mult

Abstract: The tire of this invention has an asymmetrical tread pattern with a balanced inboard and outboard tread pattern. The tread pattern has a plurality of tread ribs with their average transverse widths equal to one another at the contact with the road surface. The total contact surface area on the inboard side of the mid-circumferential plane is essentially equal to the total contact surface area on the outboard side. The circumferential grooves between tread ribs have a groove base which is straight in the circumferential direction. The groove openings between the contact surface areas of adjacent ribs have a serpentine shape, except for the outermost outboard groove. The amplitude of the serpentine grooves increases from the outboard straight groove to the innermost inboard groove. The ribs have a rib base with a transverse width greater than the transverse width of each rib at the contact surface.

Abstract: A tire tread comprising grooves defining motifs in relief, at least one of these motifs being provided with first and second incisions, said incisions each being defined by two main lateral surfaces connected by an end surface, each of the first incisions opening on to the running surface of the tread when new and extending at most as far as the depth, and each of the second incisions extends at least as far as the depth. The tread is characterized in that the bottom surfaces of the first incisions and the apex surfaces of the second incisions are functionally arranged such that, whatever the level of wear the length of the ridges on the running surface is at least equal to 75% of the length of the ridges when new.

Abstract: The invention provides a tire and a method for analyzing the temperature exposure to the tire. The tire and the method allow an investigator to determine the maximum temperature the tire experienced during its operation. This information offers a potential cause for the tire failure by allowing the investigator to determine a maximum temperature experienced by an area of the tire by reviewing a non-reversible, temperature-indicating label positioned at a location in the tire. The information may be used to identify a potential cause of a tire failure after the failure has occurred. The information may also be used to identify a damaged tire before the tire fails.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a belt disposed radially outside a carcass in a tread portion, the belt comprising two cross plies of monofilament metallic cords laid at angles of from 15 to 30 degrees with respect to the circumferential direction of the tire, each monofilament cord composed of a waved single filament, the filament having a circular sectional shape having a diameter in a range of from 0.40 to 0.50 mm, or alternatively a non-circular sectional shape having an aspect ratio in a range of from 0.65 to 0.95 and a cross-sectional area in a range of 0.09 to 0.20 sq.mm.

Abstract: A tire structure includes a breaker composed of nylon and kevlar, and a tread is attached on an outside of the breaker. The breaker includes two sidewalls which are formed by the nylon and kevlar woven alternatively with each other at an angle.

Abstract: A method for building sheet pile walls comprises the steps of providing a first sheet pile (10), said first sheet pile (10) having a leading sheet pile interlock (14) with an interlock chamber (20); driving said first sheet pile (10) into the ground while protecting said interlock chamber (20) from ground material; providing a second sheet pile (10′), said second sheet pile (10′) having a trailing sheet pile interlock (12′) with an interlock head (16); engaging said interlock head (16) of said trailing sheet pile interlock (12′) in said interlock chamber (20) of said leading sheet pile interlock (14); driving said second sheet pile (10′) into the ground. The method further comprises the step of coating said interlock head (16) of said trailing sheet pile interlock (12′) with fixing agent prior to engaging said interlock head (16) of said trailing sheet pile interlock (12′) in said interlock chamber (20) of said leading sheet pile interlock (14).

Abstract: A method for repairing fuel tanks having detected leaks comprises (1) filling the detected leaks by applying an adhesive over the detected leaks and allowing the adhesive to cure to seal the detected leaks or (2) providing a fuel tank having a surface with detected leaks, providing a patch having a surface to be attached to the fuel tank surface having detected leaks, coating one or both surfaces with an adhesive, applying the patch over the detected leak(s) such that the adhesive is interposed between the patch surface and the tank surface, pressing the patch against the tank and allowing the adhesive to cure to bond the two surfaces together.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing circuit board comprising: holding a laminate with metal foil or resin-coated metal foil disposed on both surfaces or on one surface of board material or board material with metal foil circuit formed thereon between metal plates, and applying at least one of heat and pressure to the laminate. A hard coat layer formed on both surfaces or on one surface of the metal plate protects the metal plate. Accordingly, the metal plate is hardly scratched by its contact with the conveyor and the like or by handling by the operator during the production of the circuit boards. Further, since the hard coat layer surface is smoothly finished, resin or contamination sticking to the metal plate can be easily removed, thereby prolonging the life of the metal plate. As a result, it is possible to produce high-quality circuit boards at low costs.

Abstract: A laminate forming process comprises installing a heater assembly in a processing chamber, the heater assembly having a lower diffusion screen; coupling a vacuum assembly to channels of a platform; continuously conveying layers of titanium and solid adhesive in room temperature onto a workpiece on the platform; heating the processing chamber to a predetermined temperature by the heater assembly through the diffusion screen for evenly applying heat to the layers of titanium and adhesive and the workpiece and melting the layer of adhesive; and activating the vacuum assembly for sucking the layers of titanium and adhesive onto the workpiece through a communication of the channels so as to secure the layers of titanium and adhesive onto the workpiece and smooth the layer of titanium.

Abstract: Microembossed film products permeable to moisture vapor and which act as barriers to liquid are made by a high speed method. The microembossed microporous films have impact strengths greater than 150 grams according to ASTM D-1709 and high moisture vapor transmission rates (MVTRs) on the order of about 1000 to about 4500 gms/m2/day according to ASTM E96E.

Abstract: Images formed by a liquid are transferred onto both sides of a sheet-like recording medium without the liquid running on or penetrating into the recording medium. A layer of absorbing powder is formed on an intermediate transfer member. The liquid is applied to the powder layer formed on the intermediate transfer member so as to form a first visible image. The first visible image is transferred onto the front side of the recording medium. Thereafter, another layer of the absorbing powder is formed on the intermediate transfer member, and the liquid is applied to the powder layer so as to form a second visible image. The second visible image is transferred onto the back side of the recording medium.

Abstract: The production method for producing an article, comprises the step of rotating a rotating member so as to machine a semi-finished product with a machining section included in the rotating member. A circumferential velocity of the rotating member can be changed according to a size of the semi-finished product during one cycle in which the semi-finished product is machined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for affixing a liner on a cartridge half, wherein the liner affixing apparatus includes a transporting mechanism having a holding mechanism for holding a cartridge half on which a liner is to be mounted. The transporting mechanism is configured to sequentially transport a cartridge half, a liner feed mechanism for sequentially running a liner blank so that the liner blank will face the inner surface of the cartridge half held by the holding mechanism, and a liner punching mechanism arranged for movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the liner blank. The liner punching mechanism is also moved in succession in the liner blank punching direction to arrange the liner on the inner surface of the cartridge half.

Abstract: A label printer/applicator is provided which includes a cutting mechanism for severing a label from a continuous web in which the cutting mechanism applies a generally consistent cutting pressure. The cutting mechanism for the label printer and applicator can also accumulate excess adhesive in a recess during cutting operations.

Abstract: A method of installing a tubular member in an inaccessible cavity includes a step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity, a step of bringing the tubular member into contact with retaining members, and a step of fixing the tubular member by pressing it against the wall of the cavity. The method comprises three successive phases. A first phase comprises the step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity and a step of topographically surveying the internal wall of the cavity. A second phase comprises a step of determining a position on the internal wall for retaining members for retaining the tubular member and a step of installing on the internal wall retaining members for retaining the tubular member and fixing members for fixing the retaining members to the wall.

Abstract: The invention provides a labelling process comprising providing a container and a polymeric film label, applying water-based adhesive to one side of the label and applying the side of the label to which adhesive has been applied to the container, characterised in that the adhesive is applied to the label in a discontinuous pattern. The pattern is preferably formed from non-contiguous indicia, in particular dots.

Abstract: A method for preparing compression molded or pressed lignocellulosic articles is disclosed. The method involves forming a binder resin by combining a polyisocyanate component with a parting agent and preferably a synergist. The parting agent is the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and an isocyanate-reactive compound of the general structure R—(ao)n—Y where: R is a hydrophobic group containing alkyl, alkaryl, polyaryl, or siloxane moieties; (ao) is an alkylene oxide or mixture of alkylene oxides; n is from 1 to 25; and Y represents a monofunctional isocyanate-reactive group. A resinated lignocellulosic mixture is formed by combining the binder resin with lignocellulosic particles. Then a compression molded or pressed lignocellulosic article is formed by compressing the resinated lignocellulosic mixture at an elevated temperature and under pressure.

Abstract: Formulations containing reaction products of epoxy compounds with active hydrogen-containing compounds such as amines and carboxylic acids having unique adhesive and other properties are disclosed. Laminates of various films and/or foils made with such formulations have desirable properties for packaging of food and other products.

Abstract: There is provided a peeling method capable of preventing a damage to a layer to be peeled. Thus, not only a layer to be peeled having a small area but also a layer to be peeled having a large area can be peeled over the entire surface at a high yield. Processing for partially reducing contact property between a first material layer (11) and a second material layer (12) (laser light irradiation, pressure application, or the like) is performed before peeling, and then peeling is conducted by physical means. Therefore, sufficient separation can be easily conducted in an inner portion of the second material layer (12) or an interface thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is disclosed a gas introduction system for temperature adjustment comprising passing a gas whose temperature is managed for the temperature adjustment of an object to be processed between a mounting surface of a mounting base for holding the object to be processed under vacuum and a back surface of the object to be processed through a gas supply line, controlling a flow rate adjustment valve by control means based on a measured pressure of the gas supply line measured by a manometer, and adjusting a gas flow rate to the gas supply line so as to obtain a set pressure, so that the gas pressure can be set to a predetermined value in a short time, and the system is miniaturized with little waste of the gas.

Abstract: The invention is to realize a gas ejection mechanism, which makes it possible to form a uniform gas flow and to control the temperature and its distribution over a gas plate, and thereby to provide a surface processing apparatus which can continuously carry out uniform processing. A surface processing apparatus of this invention comprises: a process chamber in which a substrate holding mechanism and a gas ejection mechanism are arranged to face each other; an exhaust means; and a gas supply means; wherein a gas distribution mechanism, a cooling or the heating mechanism provided with a coolant channel or a heater to cool or heat a gas plate and a number of gas passages, and the gas plate having a number of gas outlets communicated with the gas passages are arranged in that order from the upper stream to construct the gas ejection mechanism, and wherein the gas plate is fixed to the cooling or heating mechanism with a clamping member or with an electrostatic chucking mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a substrate comprising a chuck body and a carbon-based surface treatment, deposited or otherwise created upon the support surface. The chuck body comprises a material selected from the group of zirconium, zirconium alloys, and metal/ceramic composites. The protective surface treatment may also contain silicon-based materials. The protective surface treatment is preferably about one to about five microns thick and has a coefficient of thermal expansion in the range of about 3 ppm per Celsius degree to about 6 ppm per Celsius degree. A concomitant method of fabricating a substrate support chuck comprises the steps of forming a chuck body having a support surface and depositing a carbon-based material on the support surface of the chuck body to form a protective surface treatment. The chuck body comprises a material selected from the group of zirconium, zirconium alloys, and metal/ceramic composites.

Abstract: A tire building drum includes a hollow main shaft, a pair of bead lock sections arranged concentric with the main shaft and respectively holding a bead core of a tire, and a radially expansible/contractible carcass-supporting body defining an inner shape of a carcass member extending between the bead cores. The carcass-supporting body is composed of a pair of core bodies which are concentric with the main shaft and have a plurality of expansible/contractible rigid segments circumferentially abutting on and engaging with each other. The tire building drum is provided with a pair of sliders on which the core body and the bead lock section are mounted on a single side in the axial direction, slider-moving means for moving these sliders to any required radial position and segment-expanding/contracting means for expanding/contacting the segments of each core body to any required radial position.

Abstract: A friction material has a plurality of connected sections defined by a plurality of notches therebetween. Each notch has an apex which compensates for tear and compression of the friction material when the friction material is circumferentially placed on a flat surface of an annular core plate. In certain embodiments, a multiple linked loading device places the notched friction material adjacent a core plate to form a clutch plate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coating film transfer tool which can easily implement the replacement of coating film transfer tapes with as few operations as possible. In a coating film transfer tool according to the present invention, a main body case is provided which is divided into two separate case members, and the case members are disposed such that one of the two case members is manually rotated relative to the other case member. Then, provided on the one of the case members are a head retaining body adapted to be interlocked with the operation of the one case member for rotation, a supply reel to which a coating film transfer tape is detachably attached, a take-up reel around which a coating film transfer tape that has been used up is wound and a transfer mechanism for interlocking the supply reel and the take-up reel.

Abstract: A sealing head for a lidding machine is disclosed. The sealing head comprises a ball-and-socket joint that allows the head to provide an even, consistent seal when the orientation of the lid and container is not perfectly perpendicular with the sealing head. The sealing head also comprises an insulator portion that rests against the lid during sealing to protect the contents of the container from excessive heat. Heat is applied to the lid through a rim that extends around the circumference of the insulator portion.

Abstract: A vacuum press for bonding a plurality of laminar substrates that features a processing chamber having an interior portion defined by two side walls, front and rear walls, and a chamber floor. A lower bolster member is disposed within the processing chamber and an upper force transfer member is connected to the lower bolster member such that movement in the upper force transfer member and produces concurrent movement in the lower bolster member. A stationary bolster member that defines a chamber ceiling is maintained between the upper force transfer member and the lower bolster member such that distance between the upper force transfer member and the stationary bolster member can vary. An actuator is connected to the upper force transfer member. The actuator moves the upper force transfer member between a load position and a press position.

Abstract: A substrate holder is provided with two kinds of grooves (clearances) in the absorbing surface thereof. One kind of groove is made of a suitable depth so as to be able to quickly exhaust air and reduce pressure to thereby vacuum mount a substrate, and the other kind of groove is formed with a very small depth within such a range that there is no influence of dust being interposed between the holder and the substrate, in order to better the heat conduction between the substrate and the substrate holder. In addition, the area of the latter is made large as compared with the area of the former.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and installation for the dry fractionation of edible oils and fats and related products, said method comprising the steps of:

Abstract: The invention pertain to a roll-up gate with a gate panel which can be rolled up into a coil of several layers, the panel consisting of a plurality of solid gate battens, which extend across the width of the gate to create a rigid covering over the opening and which can move in vertical guideways. So that the gate can be opened and closed quickly and with little noise, it is provided that at least one batten has at least one support body with a pair of support elements, this pair consisting of an internal and an external support surface, the distance between which is designed so that, when the battens are rolled up, the internal support surface can rest on the external support surface of the preceding layer of the coil, while the remainder of the battens remains free.

Abstract: The modular multi-configurable display has a series of frames of graphical screens and provides variable positioning for appurtenances. In a preferred embodiment, the screen frames are sequentially positioned in a serpentine arrangement. The display includes a plurality of vertical columns, and horizontal members, including at least one arcuate member, and at least one linear member. The columns are capable of fixedly removably receiving the horizontal arcuate and linear members at each end of the columns. Each frame assembly is removably stackable with another frame assembly such that the vertical span of the display is adjustable. Each member component can be attached at various positioning locations to a frame assembly such that a myriad of modular configuration combinations are available to an exhibitor.

Abstract: A door leaf for a collapsible door comprises two parallel side plates defining a space therebetween, each of the side plates comprising a mounting groove in an inner side thereof for receiving one of two lateral edges of a decorative panel. A positioning plate is mounted between the side plates and comprises a slide strip on each of two lateral sides thereof, each of the slide strips being configured to be slidable along the mounting groove of an associated one of the side plates. A transverse member is securely attached to an inner end of the positioning plate and comprises an insertion groove for receiving an end of the decorative panel. In another embodiment, the space between the side plates is separated by a transverse member into two subspaces for receiving two decorative panels.

Abstract: The present invention defines a screen mounting apparatus for mounting a graphic display screen for use with display stands or booths, such as those used in trade shows and other exhibitions. The apparatus of the present invention is designed to receive, generally by adhesive affixation, a display graphics screen such that generally the entire length of one of the screen edges is affixed to the apparatus, with the length of the screen edge and the apparatus generally equaling that of the corresponding display frame segment. Additionally, the screen mounting apparatus includes an elastic portion which permits a limited degree of spring-like movement when force is placed upon the screen at assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A process of oxidizing a substrate is disclosed. The process comprising the step of treating the substrate with an oxidizing enzyme, a mediator that enhances the oxidative activity of the enzyme, and a chain transfer agent. In one example, the substrate is a lignin-containing material and the process results in bleaching of the lignin-containing material. Examples of some useful enzymes are laccase, catechol oxidase, monophenol monooxygenase, and bilirubin oxidase. A composition comprising an oxidative enzyme, a mediator that enhances the oxidative activity of the enzyme, and a chain transfer agent is also disclosed.