Abstract: In a method and apparatus for perforating a heat sensitive stencil sheet having a heat shrinkable film, the film is selectively heated with a heating device to form independent dot perforations corresponding to an image, and the heating device is controlled to ensure that the perforations satisfy the following formula (1):

Abstract: A method of fabricating a shoe fabric having a concealed pattern, including the step of weaving prepared warp yarns and weft yarns into a woven fabric, and the step of using a hot imprinting apparatus to print the woven fabric into a finished shoe fabric having printed patterned flat surface portions and non-patterned surface portions on a front side thereof. The finished shoe fabric has printed patterned flat surface portions that reflect light and non-patterned surface portions that refract light, such that the pattern in the printed patterned flat surface portions is seen when viewed perpendicularly from the front side, or become invisible when viewed from an oblique angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing machine in unitized configuration with an imaging system for imaging printing plates.

Abstract: A material web to be printed is drawn into a rotary printing press by securing a reinforcement element to a leading end of the material web. The reinforcement element can be enwrapped in the material web or held to the web by suitable catches. An openable and closable loop is formed in the reinforcement element and is used to connect the element to the web draw-in device of the printing press.

Abstract: A device for catching a torn transport belt, includes a holding device for the transport belt. The holding device has two catching elements between which the transport belt runs, for holding the transport belt firmly therebetween. A first one of the two catching elements has a convex surface facing towards the transport belt, and the second one of the two catching elements has a concave surface facing towards the transport belt. Also included is a device for measuring tension of the transport belt, the tension measuring device being constructed for triggering the holding device when the tension of the transport belt falls below a prescribed value. A folder including the catching device is also provided.

Abstract: A web-fed, multicolor, offset printing press having a plurality of printing units for printing different-color images on a continuous web of paper. Each printing unit includes a three-part plate cylinder rotatably supported between a pair of confronting framing walls. The plate cylinder is split into three parts which each have two newspaper pages width. The three parts of the plate cylinder are each capable of adjustable displacement both laterally and circumferentially of the plate cylinder for registration. Lateral and circumferential adjustments for the three parts of the plate cylinder are all mounted outside the framing walls.

Abstract: An anilox roll 15 is disposed such that an outer peripheral surface thereof contacts an outer peripheral surface of a fountain roll 13 positioned in an ink pan 11. Ink I transferred to the outer peripheral surface of the anilox roll 15 is transferred to a plate cylinder 16, and predetermined printing is performed on printing paper P passing between the plate cylinder 16 and a platen 17. One end side of a support shaft 20 of the fountain roll 13 and the anilox roll 15 is removably coupled to a rotating shaft 32 via coupling means 29, and the other end side of the support shaft 21 is supported by urging means 59. The urging means 59 includes a moving shaft 45 that is movable in the axial direction. Moving the moving shaft 45 permits removal of the fountain roll 13 and/or the anilox roll 15.

Abstract: A method for the production of a direct drawing type lithographic printing plate precursor comprising coating a composition which comprises (1) an inorganic filler, (2) a metal alcolate compound selected from (2a) a metal alcolate represented by Ti(OR10)4 or Al(OR10)3 (wherein R10 represents an alkyl group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms), (2b) a chelate compound obtained by a reaction of the metal alcolate of (2a) with a &bgr;-diketone and/or a &bgr;-ketoester, and a partially hydrolyzed compound obtained by reacting the chelate compound of (2b) with water, (3) a compound capable of forming a resin by connecting a metal atom and/or a semi-metal atom with an oxygen atom, (4) an organic polymer containing a group capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the resin, (5) a hydrophilic organic solvent, and (6) water on a water-resistant support, and drying to form an image-receiving layer.

Abstract: The low-cost lithography disclosed in the present invention is based on two approaches: 1. Use a low-precision nF-opening mask to implement high-precision opening-related patterns (e.g. inter-level connections and segmented-lines); 2. Improve the mask re-usability with programmable litho-system and/or logic litho-system. Pattern distribution enables the mask-repair through redundancy. It further enables highly-corrected masks, which provide higher-order correction to clear patterns on wafer.

Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects such as vehicles is disclosed. The merchandising system may include a base and a member coupled to the base, configured to support the vehicle and to move between a first and second position. The first position is configured to allow placement of the vehicle on the member and the second position is configured to display the vehicle.

Abstract: A tramway transport system (31) including a flexible belt track (32) which spans between two transport terminals (33,34) and, a belt anchorage at each of the terminals. The belt track (32) is not driven to propel the transport vehicle (36, 36a) but instead is tensioned by a belt tensioning assembly, preferably a belt reel assembly (41), formed to apply a tension force to the belt (32). The transport vehicle (36, 36a) mounted to the belt (32) for movement along the belt (32), and is preferably self-propelled. The belt reel assembly (41) is capable of rapid, substantial, dynamic length adjustments of the belt track (32), which enables application of the transport system (31) to underway ship replenishment applications. A method of transporting loads between terminals (33,34) using a flexible belt track (32), a tensioning reel (41) and load-carrying transport vehicle (36, 36a) also is disclosed.

Abstract: The loading troughs 11, 12, 13 of the coil transporter are formed by transverse supports 17, 18, 19 connected to the longitudinal supports 3, 4 of the undercarriage 1. The trough-forming transverse supports are U-shaped supports which are covered by a trough sheet 20 for bearing the coils 14, 15, 16. Together with the covering sheet, they form hollow bodies, which are preferably stiffened with transverse ribs 24. With these trough-forming transverse supports, it is possible for the admissible bearing load of the transporter, with the unloaded weight being the same or reduced, to be increased. Furthermore, the production is simplified on account of a smaller number of connection locations.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.

Abstract: A color inkjet ink set for color printing having: (a) a yellow ink having a carrier and a yellow dye; (b) a magenta ink having a carrier and a mixture of a water-soluble, magenta anthrapyridone dye and Reactive Red 23, Reactive Red 24, Reactive Red 31, Reactive Red 120, Reactive Red 180, Reactive Red 241, Acid Red 35, Acid Red 52, Acid Red 249, Acid Red 289, Acid Red 388, Direct Red 227 or CAS No. 153204-88-7; and (c) a cyan ink having a carrier and a cyan dye.

Abstract: Novel addition products of hydroxyl-protecting groups (such as isocyanates) with oxyalkylene-substituted intermediates, such as poly(oxyalkylenated) aniline compounds, for the eventual production of substituted, and substantially pure, colorants, particularly diazo and triphenylmethane derivatives, through the reaction of such intermediates with certain reactants are provided. These new colorants exhibit improved wax and/or oil solubility and high purity, particularly due to the inability of certain impurities to deleteriously react with the protected hydroxyl groups of either the intermediate or the colorant during and/or after formation thereof. A method for producing such novel colorants through utilization of these novel substantially pure colorant intermediates is also provided.

Abstract: An ink composition comprising water, a dye and at least one compound capable of including a dye therein, wherein the dye is dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous medium comprising the water.

Abstract: Ink compositions containing a surfactant-effective and/or defoaming-effective quantity of at least one reaction product comprising the following reactants:

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording comprises a pigment, an anionic surfactant, and a cationic surfactant. The cationic surfactant interacts with the anionic surfactant which does not contribute to the dispersion of the pigment in the ink to avoid any excessive permeation of the anionic surfactant into paper. It is possible to obtain a sharp image in which the printing concentration is high and the feathering and the bleeding are scarcely caused.

Abstract: A paving composition is disclosed comprising a bituminous material, such as asphalt, and a reaction product of at least one polycarboxylic acid reacted with at least one polyamine. The composition preferably is substantially free of water. The reaction product can be a diamide compound. The paving composition can further include mineral aggregate. The paving composition can be used in applications such as road construction or repair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, and more particularly a plasticizer composition comprising neopentylglycol ester capable of being using as plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride resin, and method of prepation thereof. The plasticizer composition of the present invention can prepare polyvinyl chloride resin having superior tensile strength, elongation, static heat resistance, and viscosity stability etc.

Abstract: An additive for elaboration of ecological permeable concretes. The additive containing from about 24.5% to 28.2% by weight of a mixture made of dispersing agents, from about 3.3% to 3.8% by weight of a humectant agent, from 0 to about 1% by weight of a non ionic surfactant, from 0 to about 3% by weight basis of a bactericidal agent, from about 3.3% to 3.8% by weight of hydroxypropylethyl or methylcellulose from 0 to about 0.3% by weight of an antifoaming agent and from about 55.8% to 64.2% by weight of a highly reactive non-crystalline calcinated silica aluminant.

Abstract: A fast-setting, fibrous, Portland Cement-based building material is made by soaking wood chips in water to provide substantially saturated wood chips, combining the saturated wood chips with a slurry of Portland cement to provide a wood chip/cement slurry, mixing a slurry of monomagnesium phosphate (“MOP”) with the wood chip/cement slurry to provide a quick-setting MOP/wood chip/cement composition, and compressing the quick-setting MOP/wood chip/cement composition to make the fast-setting, fibrous, Portland Cement-based building material. The inventive composition combines the best properties of cement and wood, yet uses recycled materials to make an environmentally-friendly building material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering gypsum from spent cement kiln dust for reuse within a cement making process as a filler for use in the production of Portland cement. The invention advantageously provides for a method of producing a fertilizer as a byproduct of the gypsum production process. The invention also provides a method of producing Portland cement using the gypsum derived from the cement kiln dust.

Abstract: A product fronting assembly and method for fronting product is provided. In some embodiments, the assembly includes a base having a bottom, a front, a rear, and opposite sides. The assembly can also include a frame slidable within the base and having a front at least partially defining a handle and opposed sides coupled to the front of the frame. The opposed sides can be spaced a distance apart and between which product upon the base is received, and can be positioned to rest and slide upon the bottom and/or sides of the base. In some embodiments, the frame also includes a rear coupled to the opposed sides and movable by movement of the front of the frame to front product in the assembly.

Abstract: A pallet is provided which includes spaced upper and lower decks. A plurality of receiving areas are formed in one of the upper and lower decks, where each receiving area includes at least one latch member extending therefrom. A plurality of corresponding supports extend from the other of the upper and lower decks, where each support includes at least one latch receiver extending therefrom, each latch receiver having a plurality of spring arms. The latch receiver is adapted to receive the latch member such that engagement of the receiving areas and corresponding supports securely joins the upper and lower decks in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: A personal watercraft comprising a hull, an engine disposed in the hull, a propulsion unit operatively adapted to be driven by the engine, and a steering unit operatively adapted to position the propulsion unit. A deck is supported above the hull. The deck has a storage compartment. The storage compartment includes a peripheral wall extending downwardly toward the hull, defining a closed bottom. The peripheral wall defines the storage compartment interior. The uppermost portion of the peripheral wall defines an opening into the storage compartment interior. A storage tray is supported by the deck. The storage tray is disposed vertically above the storage compartment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a large transport ship in which the shape of a ship bottom 1a from a bow 1h to a stern 1t, when viewed on a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the ship bottom 1a, is tapered towards the center CL of the ship bottom in the widthwise direction. Consequently, it is possible to resolve problems associated with changes in the draft corresponding to the state of the load, without using ballast water.

Abstract: A fender (1) has a fastening end (2) and a shock-absorbing end (3) and, arranged therebetween, at least one deformation portion (4). The deformation portion (4) is made of an elastically deformable material, especially elastomeric material, and is arranged to fold during deformation of the fender (1), so that surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other. The deformation portion (4) has on at least one surface projections (5) and recesses (6) of such a shape and location that they can engage with each other in a comblike manner when said surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other during deformation of the fender (1).

Abstract: A system and method for towing an object below a vessel that includes a tow line anchor or attachment point situated on a deck of the vessel, a passage extending through the vessel to an opening at the bottom or keel of the vessel, and a tow line that extends from the anchor or attachment point through the vessel, and that exits the vessel through the opening at the bottom of the vessel. The anchor or attachment point may be part of a windlass that enables the tow line to be raised or lowered within the passage.

Abstract: The invention is based on the objective of preventing cavitation on streamlined bodies which are immersed in a liquid (2) at high relative speed (v), permitting their use within wider speed ranges. To this purpose, in a transverse slot (4) a two-phase mixture of air and water is produced, which forms a two-phase mixture layer (9) downstream of the slot (4). The required air is supplied from an external source or precipitated from the air contained in the water in the transverse slot. Even without any air at all a water/water-vapor mixture layer is generated, which behaves in the manner of a two-phase mixture layer on account of the finely distributed vapor bubbles. The Reynold's number derived from the width of the slot (4) is greater than 20′000 .

Abstract: A mooring arrangement between a floating storage body spread moored in deep water and a shuttle tanker, the arrangement including a single point buoyant member that is adapted for mooring a shuttle tanker in offloading position relative to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with a link between the floating storage body and the single point buoyant member. One embodiment (100) of the invention employs a submerged yoke (30), having one end (31) rotatably coupled to a FPSO (10) and a second end (32), supported by a buoy. A mooring hawser (28) extends from the buoy to the shuttle tanker and product hoses connect the shuttle tanker with the FPSO and extend along the submerged yoke. In another embodiment, the mooring buoy is stationed by a hold-back mooring system (303-304) and the FPSO or the tanker or both is provided with traction devices (308) to move the tanker into loading position with respect to the FPSO.

Abstract: A system for providing pressurized fluid for a small device launch system is shown. The system includes a piston housing an air source aperture, a launcher bore, and a shaft aperture. A piston and piston shaft slide in the chamber with the piston shaft extending out the shaft aperture. A hydraulic control cylinder is connected to the piston shaft and a controller is joined to control the cylinder. In a preferred embodiment, the controller controls flow through a variable restriction valve positioned in hydraulic communication between sides of the hydraulic cylinder. A position indicator can also be provided for communicating the position of the piston shaft to the controller.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating a reciprocating arm vehicular safety device with a lock for preventing inadvertent deployment of the reciprocating arm. The apparatus has a rotor provided with retaining fingers for engaging the reciprocating, rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. When the reciprocating arm is retracted the rotor rotates to the locked position, and drive circuitry deactivates the device in response to stalling of the rotor drive motor.

Abstract: A refillable receptacle for housing and dispensing a fibrous, windbome material is disclosed. The receptacle includes a closure cap having one or more apertures for dispensing said fibrous material and has a threaded bottom for attachment to, and replacement of, the windage/elevation cap an optical scope. The threaded bottom also allows the device to be attached to an archery bow or bow stabilizer. The bottom of the device may also be adapted so as to allow attachment of the device to pliable articles such as fabric or clothing or to rigid articles such rails or platforms.

Abstract: A crystalline semiconductor film, the crystalline semiconductor film being formed over an insulative substrate, and including semiconductor crystal grains laterally grown along a surface of the insulative substrate, wherein the laterally-grown semiconductor crystal grains are in contact with each other at grain boundaries, and a distance between adjacent grain boundaries is equal to or smaller than two times a lateral growth distance of the semiconductor crystal grains.

Abstract: A single crystal silicon ingot having a constant diameter portion that contains arsenic dopant atoms at a concentration which results in the silicon having a resistivity that is less than about 0.0025 &OHgr;·cm, and wafers sliced therefrom. The present invention is also directed to a method of doping a silicon melt so that the foregoing ingot may be produced. Specifically, the method entails introducing arsenic dopant below the surface of a silicon melt, rather than on the surface, using a dopant feeder that is at least partially submersed in the silicon melt.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for forming coated toner images on a web are disclosed. The coating unit can be employed off-line or in-line with a digital printing system. The coating is applied on already fused toner images and is subsequently cured by means of UV radiation. The resulting coated fused toner images have a reduced sensitivity towards mechanical interaction, e.g., rubbing, and towards water, solvents and sunlight. In addition, they yield a smooth surface with an even tunable gloss, independent of the amount of superimposed toner layers.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet printhead (40) for the emission of droplets of ink on a print medium (46) comprises a reservoir (103) containing ink (142), a die (61), a slot (102) engraved in said die (61) and a plurality of ejectors (73), each of which in turn comprises a chamber (74), a resistor (27) and a nozzle (56), each of said chambers (74) being put in fluid communication with said slot (102) through a plurality of elementary ducts (72) lying on a different plane from the bottom (67) of said chamber (74).

Abstract: A disc painting or treating machine includes one or more holder devices, and a device for moving non-circular discs onto the holder devices. The holder devices each includes a non-circular opening for receiving and for correctly positioning the non-circular disc on the holder device, and for allowing the non-circular disc to be correctly printed or painted or treated by a treating device. A positioning device is disposed beside the holder devices and includes a non-circular surface for engaging with and for correctly positioning the non-circular discs.

Abstract: A semiconductor device manufacturing system is disclosed, which comprises a film forming device including a film forming chamber and a heater, the film forming chamber configured to accommodate a substrate and form a film on the substrate, the heater configured to heat the substrate, a temperature controller including a temperature detector and a heater controller, the temperature detector configured to detect a temperature of at least one of inside and outside the film forming chamber, the heater controller configured to control the heater to heat the substrate at a predetermined temperature according to the temperature detected by the temperature detector, and a system controller including a film formation end time determining device configured to determine an end time of the film formation, before the temperature detected by the temperature detector is substantially constant and after the substrate is heated by the heater.

Abstract: An optical fiber preform fabricating device is disclosed. The device includes a particle remover for removing soot from a carrier gas, the soot being particles that are not deposited on a substrate tube. The device also includes a soot collector communicating with the particle remover for containing the soot removed by the particle remover. A control valve communicates with the particle remover, and adjusts a pressure within the substrate tube.

Abstract: A protective shield and system for gas distribution are provided for reducing film and process byproduct deposition on surfaces of a Chemical Vapor Deposition system. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a volume insert within the inert gas shield plenum which reduces byproduct deposition buildup on the shield. In another embodiment, the present invention provides vent guide for directing gaseous deposition byproducts to the center of a vent passageway, thus reducing particle deposits on the walls of the vent system. In another embodiment the present invention provides partial plugs installed in the injector purge passageway for the purpose of redirecting and metering inert gas, thus reducing byproduct deposition on the shield and at the ends of the injectors. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a CVD system having a full volume vent assembly with a large capacity for powder buildup, thereby enhancing the runtime before cleaning maintenance is required.

Abstract: A device for separating milk obtained from a dairy animal. Said device is provided with a processing device, with a measuring device for measuring at least one milk variable during a milking run of a dairy animal and for issuing a signal indicative of the measured value to the processing device. The processing device is provided with a memory suitable for containing a reference value for the milk variable, and with a comparing device for comparing the measured value of the milk variable with the reference value and for issuing a comparison signal. The device separates milk in dependence on the comparison signal. The measuring device is suitable for measuring during the entire course of the milking run the value of the milk variable for obtaining a momentary measurement pattern of the milk variable.

Abstract: A device for milking a dairy animal, such as a cow. The device is provided with a milk line, with a processing device, with an aerometer for determining the presence of air, constituting a first milk variable, in a portion of the milk flowing through the milk line during a milking run of a dairy animal and for issuing an air presence signal to the processing device. A measuring device measures a value of at least one further milk variable of the mentioned portion of the milk and is suitable for generating a measurement signal indicative of the measured value of the further milk variable and for issuing the measurement signal to the processing device. The device is provided with a comparing device for comparing the air presence signal with a threshold and for issuing a comparison signal, the measurement signal from the measuring device being issued to the processing device in dependence on the comparison signal.

Abstract: A device for separating milk obtained from a dairy animal. The device is provided with a processing device and with a measuring device for measuring a value of a variable in relation to the dairy animal and for issuing a signal indicative of the measured value to the processing device. The processing device comprises a memory suitable for containing a reference value for the variable in relation to the dairy animal. The processing device comprises a comparing device for comparing the measured value of the variable with the reference values and for issuing a comparison signal, the device separating milk in dependence on the comparison signal. The device is provided with a means for determining the period between two successive milking runs of the dairy animal, and the memory contains various reference values for the variable, the reference values depending on the measured period.

Abstract: The invention provides a feeding enclosure system, and a method of providing selective animal access to food. The feeding enclosure system includes an enclosure having an orifice that is sized to selectively allow one animal to pass through while preventing a second animal from passing through, and a base configured for coupling to the enclosure. The method selects an orifice size of an enclosure configured to accommodate animal feeding, and removes material from an enclosure to create the orifice so that an animal may pass through the orifice while a second animal is prohibited from passing through the orifice.

Abstract: A device for automatically supplying feed to animals, such as cows. The device is provided with a control device which generates a control signal for controlling the supply of the feed, and with parameter-measuring means for measuring a momentary value of a variable parameter and for issuing a parameter value signal to the control device. The control device is provided with a processing device for processing the parameter value signal into the control signal. The parameter measuring means comprise means for measuring the condition scare of an animal and or issuing a condition score signal to the processing device. A method of automatically supplying feed to animals, such as cows The method comprises the step of measuring a momentary value of a variable parameter and of providing a parameter value signal, the supply of feed depending on the parameter value signal. As variable parameter the condition score of an animal is chosen.

Abstract: A device for automatically supplying at least two sorts of feed to animals, such as cows. Said device is provided with a number of hoppers, each for containing a stock of a particular sort of feed, with a feeding parlour accessible to an animal, and with conveying means for conveying feed from the hoppers to the feeding parlour. The device is provided with a control device, said control device generating a control signal for controlling the device in such a way that, seen in time, at least one sort of feed is supplied to the feeding parlour at least substantially separately from the other sorts of feed, in that substantially the at least one sort of feed is not present in the feeding parlour simultaneously with the other sorts of feed. A method of automatically supplying at least two sorts of feed to animals, such as cows, said method comprising the step of supplying the at least two sorts of feed at least substantially successively to the animals.

Abstract: A device for automatically supplying a predetermined amount of at least one sort of feed to an animal in a period having a predetermined length. Said device is provided with a feeding parlour, with animal identification means for identifying an animal present at the feeding parlour, and with a computer for controlling the device for automatically supplying the at least one sort of feed to the feeding parlour. The computer is suitable for determining the sub-period between the last supply of feed to an animal and the momentary point of time when the animal is identified by the animal identification means at the feeding parlour. The computer controls the device in such a way that, during the momentary visit of the animal to the feeding parlour, there is supplied to the animal a feed balance, the size of said feed balance depending on the determined sub-period.

Abstract: A device for supplying feed to animals, such as cows. The device is provided with a number of hoppers, each for containing a stock of a particular sort of feed, with a feed trough which is accessible to an animal, and with conveying means for conveying feed from the hoppers to the feed trough. The device is provided with a control device, said control device controlling the device in such a way that the sorts of feed are supplied to the feed trough in order of increasing adhesiveness factor.