Abstract: A gem setting for use with a ring or other jewelry item is provided with internal divisions having pluralities of stones in each division. Each division houses a different type or color of stone, such that the groupings of similar stones are preferably restricted to a particular region on the jewelry face. The divisions may take the form of a variety of shapes and geometric configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quartz glass blank for an optical component for transmission of ultraviolet radiation of a wavelength of 250 nm or shorter, and to a use of the quartz glass blank in microlithography in combination with ultraviolet radiation of a wavelength of 250 nm or shorter. Moreover, the invention relates to a procedure for manufacture of the quartz glass blank. A quartz glass blank of the described type should show little induced absorption and be optimized with respect to compaction and decompaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quartz glass blank for an optical component for transmission of ultraviolet radiation of a wavelength of 250 nm or shorter, and to a use of the quartz glass blank in microlithography in combination with ultraviolet radiation of a wavelength of 250 nm or shorter. Moreover, the invention relates to a procedure for manufacture of the quartz glass blank. A quartz glass blank of the described type should show little induced absorption and be optimized with respect to compaction and decompaction.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for working a glass plate includes: a glass-plate working section (4) for working a glass plate (2) whose upper surface (3) is coated; and transporting means (6) for carrying into the glass-plate working section (4) the glass plate (2) to be worked and carrying it out from the glass-plate working section (4) after working, by imparting to a lower surface (5) thereof a moving force in an X direction parallel to the upper surface (3) and the lower surface (5) of the glass plate (2).

Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of optical elements simultaneously includes placing a transfer material against an inner surface of a master die, which has a shape commensurate with a desired shape of a plurality of optical elements to form a molding die, which thereby has an inner surface substantially a negative of the master die's inner surface. A moldable sheet, such as glass, is pressed against the molding die to form a unitary molded sheet, and the molded sheet is cut apart to form a plurality of optical elements, including lenses or other optical elements as desired.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making optical fiber preforms using modified chemical vapor deposition (MCVD) A starting tubular member is installed on a chemical vapor deposition apparatus and, using MCVD, a predetermined amount of selectively doped silica is deposited and consolidated on the inner surface to form an intermediate uncollapsed preform tube. At least a portion of the intermediate uncollapsed preform tube is removed from the chemical vapor deposition apparatus, installed in a collapsing apparatus and collapsed. The collapsing uses an oxy-hydrogen burner or a plasma torch. Optionally, additional deposition is performed during the collapsing operation. A stretching may be performed concurrent with the collapsing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of PCVD methods of making an optical fiber and apparatuses for use in PCVD methods. The disclosed methods and apparatuses improve the PCVD process by enhancing the efficiency of the deposition process. The use of the disclosed methods and apparatuses, individually or in combination thereof, will result in at least reducing the time necessary to deposit a predetermined amount of glass on a substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a preform, which is a base material of an optical fiber, comprising: forming porous-glass-base-material by accumulating glass particles; dehydrating the porous-glass-base-material by heating the porous-glass-base-material in an atmosphere of gas that contains chlorine; heating the porous-glass-base-material dehydrated by the dehydrating with a first heating temperature in an atmosphere of a first inert gas; and vitrifying the porous-glass-base-material by heating the porous-glass-base-material with a second heating temperature in an atmosphere of second inert gas.

Abstract: An apparatus that exposes only a selected portion of a length of optical fiber to a hydrogen atmosphere loading process. The apparatus includes a loading chamber that encloses at least the selected portion of the optical fiber and contains a hydrogen hydrogen atmosphere. At least one heating element regionally heats the hydrogen atmosphere surrounding the selected portion. The heating element may heat the hydrogen atmosphere to a temperature of at least 250° C.

Abstract: The knitting that loops of rows of binding-off loops are formed with respect to a final course of a knitted fabric, so as to be continuous from a loop in the final course, and a newly formed loop of each row of binding-off loops is laid over a loop next to the loop in the final course, to form a double loop is repeated from one end of a binding-off region toward the other end thereof, to prevent loosening of loops in the final course, wherein n number of rows of binding-off loops (11, 12) are formed, starting from a plurality of loops (2, 5) in the final course in the binding-off region, and wherein when loops of the rows of binding-off loops are laid over loops in the final course in the process of the binding-off process, the loops (3, 6) of the rows of the binding-off loops are laid over loops (4, 7) in the final course located n-th wale forward of the loops, respectively, with respect to the binding-off proceeding direction.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a water tub improved in strength and configured to reduce an amount of washing water consumed by the washing machine. The water tub has a bottom part, and a body part upwardly extended from a periphery of the bottom part by a certain height. The body part includes at least one annular stepped portion to reduce a diameter of the body part. The water tub includes a first annular stepped portion formed at a middle of the water tub, and second and third annular stepped portions formed above and below the first annular stepped portion, respectively. The body part of the water tub is widened upwardly. Hence, the washing machine has a water tub that is strengthened and able to reduce vibration.

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed, in which a rotatory power of a driving unit can be stably transmitted in a short time and provided to a pulsator or a washing tub. The washing machine includes a motor (7) including stator (7a) and rotor (7b), a hollow spinning shaft (5) of which an upper end is connected to the washing tub (2), a washing shaft (4) connected to the pulsator (3) of which an upper end is installed within the washing tub, solders (31) and (35) moving up and down according to an outer surface of the spinning shaft and selectively transmitting the rotatory power of the rotor to the spinning shaft, and actuator (6) guiding up and down movements of the sliders, a power transmission means between the actuator and the slider to convert a power of the actuator and to transmit the power to the slider, and an attenuating means between the actuator and the slider to delay the power generated in the actuator and to transmit the power to the slider.

Abstract: A sealing device is provided between a bullseye-shaped porthole of a loading door and a housing wall in washing machines or laundry dryers and includes a one-piece, substantially annular sealing collar. The porthole has an edge section, which extends substantially parallel to the plane of the loading door. The sealing device includes, at its end facing the porthole, a head section that is supported by a projection on an edge section of the housing wall limiting the door aperture. Furthermore, the sealing device includes a narrow, substantially annular sealing disk that, with the loading door closed, presses sealingly in the axial direction against the edge section of the porthole.

Abstract: A device to lock a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle that deters theft of the vehicle. The device includes a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the pedal of the vehicle and a pedal shaft supporting the pedal. A housing having an arm is attached to the base member. The arm has an opening therethrough. A rod is slidably disposed within the opening. The rod has a generally J-shaped end for receiving the pedal shaft. The rod is slidable within the arm so that the J-shaped end is movable between a raised position where the pedal cannot be depressed, and a retracted position, wherein the J-shaped end and is spaced from the clutch or brake pedal shaft. A locking mechanism is operably connected to the rod to fix the J-shaped end in at least the raised position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-withdrawal device for preventing a key from being withdrawn from an ignition starter switch of an automobile, comprising a blocking device which is coupled with a switch contact of a transmission. The spring-loaded blocking pin of said blocking device can be actuated electromagnetically. The blocking device acts on a detent pawl which is fixed on a rotor of the ignition starter switch and which prevents the ignition starter switch from twisting into a position in which the key can be withdrawn; depending on the position of the transmission.

Abstract: A locked/unlocked indicator for a key that shows whether a person has locked a door lock or any type of lock. It has a base member having a window formed in its top surface that communicates with a channel formed in its bottom surface. A slide member has a thumb tab that extends upwardly through the aperture that allows it to be slid back and forth between a position that indicates whether the door lock is locked or unlocked. The bottom of the slide member is a spring member that has curved lips on its front and rear end that make an audible sound when the slide member reaches both the locked and the unlocked position. The base member has adhesive on its bottom surface for attachment to the head member of a key.

Abstract: For use in a permutation lock, a combination of a bottom number and nose element and knob and dial element are provided. The knob portion of the knob and dial element defines an axially extending female recess having a plurality of formations (for example, eight flats arrayed in an octagon, or forty teeth) such as flats which are symmetrically disposed around the circumferential surface on the recess. In like manner, the nose portion of the bottom tumbler and nose element is provided with an axially extending male nose having a like number of similarly shaped surface elements adapted to fit within and snugly engage the knob and dial recess in any one of a finite plurality of angularly spaced apart positions.

Abstract: Several compositions of matter have been discovered that can be used in the manufacture of slow-release fertilizers that contain all of the essential elements needed by plants and humans. Slow-release fertilizers manufactured with these formulations can be used on mineral stressed soils to increase the quality and production of food crops grown on them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cold rolling process for rolling hard metal or metal alloys, comprising applying an effective amount of an oil composition comprising a base stock oil and, based on the total weight of the composition, from 1 to 80% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate. Example of hard metals include steel and nickel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for transverse ultrasound peening of blades (2) on a rotor which consists in driving in rotation the wheel (3) bearing the blades (2) about its geometrical axis (6) arranged substantially vertically and in causing the blades (2) to pass through a mist of microbeads produced by a vibrating surface (20) in an active chamber (12) arranged laterally relative to the wheel. The active surface (20) is located beneath the path of the blades (2). Preferably, the active chamber (12) comprises a second vibrating surface above the path of the blades (2). The invention also concerns a machine for implementing said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for changing the shape of a can (2), which can has a can wall, such as a deep-drawn can or a wall-ironed can, the can being positioned in or around a die (1), which die is provided with a surface with, for example, a relief, embossings or thickened sections, after which the can wall is pressed into the shape of the die by means of at least one jet of a high-pressure medium which is moved along the can wall. According to the invention, a supporting layer (3), which supports the can wall during the deformation of the can wall, is arranged between the can wall and the die. The invention also relates to a can shaped using the method.

Abstract: A wire drawing machine is provided with a pressure roller in the form of a roller sized to extend substantially across the width of the capstan and engage multiple turns of wire thereon in a lower quadrant on the exit side of the capstan. The pressure roller is mounted for pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the axis of the capstan, and for automatic angular positioning and alignment as contact is made with the wraps of wire on the capstan.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the orienting of the ends of a finite length segment of tube following a bend thereof through a predefined angle. At least one straight finite length segment of tube is supplied to the tube bender for bending the tube about a bend axis. The two ends of the tube, following the bend, are measured to determine the distance between the end face of each leg to the bend axis. Appropriate adjustment is made to a pushing member to keep the ends of the tube in a generally coplanar relation. Additional measurement is performed to facilitate adjustment between the tube supply device and the tube bending mechanism.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stamped, extruded finished part includes permanently attaching upper and lower shoes to a moveable ram and a stationary bolster plate of a dedicated stamping press. A replaceable extrusion die sub-assembly is mounted between the upper and lower shoes for extruding a workpiece into a preform. A component die sub-assembly is replaceably attached to the ram and bolster plate of the press for processing the preform into the finished part. The workpiece is progressively extruded then stamped into the finished part. Only the component die sub-assembly and the perishable components of the extrusion die sub-assembly are replaced when a different finished part is ordered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a device for clinching metal sheets disposed one over the other in planar fashion. A joining tool, composed of a punch and a die having an anvil, is used to jointly displace metal sheets, profiles, or multi-sheet connections, out of the sheet-metal plane, under the action of forming energy introduced by ultrasound, compressing and integrally connecting the same.

Abstract: A device for bending an extremity of a torsional spring. The device includes a base plate; at least one flange projecting from the base plate; at least one bulge projecting from the at least one flange; a lever arm pivotally mounted onto the at least one flange about a first pivot axis; and at least one cam pivotally mounted onto the lever arm about a second pivot axis. The lever arm is operable between first and second positions and each cam has a contact surface being positioned for operatively cooperating with a corresponding bulge. Prior to the bending operation, the extremity of the torsional spring is inserted between a given bulge and the contact surface of a corresponding cam when the lever arm is in the first position. In operation, the extremity of the spring is bent about the given bulge by the contact surface of the corresponding cam when the contact surface is urged towards the bulge and forced about the same over the extremity of the spring as the lever arm is operated into the second position.

Abstract: A balance (1) with a balance housing (4) containing a weighing cell (15) has a weighing-load carrier (2) that is configured as a plane horizontal grate (16).

Abstract: The present invention describes a method to calibrate an angular measurement device using acceleration measurement device. The angular rate measurement device includes at least one angular measurement sensor, wherein the acceleration measurement device is able to distinguish the direction and strength of gravity. By performing the calibration method the scale factor(s) of the angular measurement device and the strength and direction of gravity can be obtained and/or corrected. An embodiment according to the method of the present invention describes optional use of a communication network to perform necessary evaluation and calculation steps at a remote device.

Abstract: A method for expelling air out of mailpieces includes the steps of creating a stack of the mailpieces; cutting in at least some of the mailpieces; jogging the stack of mailpieces; and subjecting the stack of mailpieces to at least one compression/decompression cycle during the jogging step thereby expelling air out of the at least some of the mailpieces through their corresponding openings. A jogger system incorporates the structure for accomplishing the method.

Abstract: Aroma chemicals emitted from an aroma-emitting source are obtained by an apparatus and process for obtaining the chemicals. The apparatus includes the use of one or more capillary tubes which have on their interior surfaces an absorbent material, a suction device for drawing the aroma chemicals through the capillary tubes, and a connecting tube which connects the capillary tubes and the suction device. A system for collecting and analyzing the aroma chemicals emitted from an aroma-emitting source is disclosed which has one or more capillary tubes, a suction device, a connecting tube, a thermal desorber which desorbs the aroma chemicals directly from the capillary tubes, a cryogenic focusing device, and a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometry instrument.

Abstract: A system for monitoring concentrations of sterilant, such as hydrogen peroxide vapor, within a sterilization apparatus, includes a self-contained, sterilant monitoring assembly that is freely positionable within the sterilization apparatus. The assembly includes a gas-detecting sensor and associated temperature sensor mounted on a portable structure, as well as a suitable data collection circuit for receiving output signals from the sensors. The assembly also includes signals connectors, such as a physical data port or a remote transmitter, or both. Signals can be transmitted concurrently with data collection, or an electronic memory may be provided for subsequent transfer of the collected data. Collected data is transferred to a remote communication unit positioned exteriorly of the sterilization apparatus.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket interposed between a cylinder head and a cylinder block in an engine comprising a metal thin plate having a thickness between 0.1 and 2.0 mm, and elastic insulating sheets placed on both surfaces of the metal thin plate and having a thickness between 0.01 and 0.5 mm, in which a portion at which the metal thin plate is exposed is created on the inner edge side extending from the inner side of the cylinder block, and an extension portion extending from the cylinder block is created on the outer edge side extending from the outer side of the cylinder block. A combustion state detector for detecting a combustion state of an engine, wherein the before described cylinder head gasket is interposed between the cylinder head and the cylinder block in an engine, the portion at which the metal thin plate is exposed is created on the extension portion of the cylinder head gasket, and the signal detecting means is connected thereto.

Abstract: Instruments for measuring the gas flow permeability of a fiber sample, particularly a cotton fiber sample; and apparatus and methods employing multiple volumetric compressions to acquire data products for determining “micronaire,” “maturity” and “fineness” of the fiber sample. A gas flow permeability testing instrument includes sensors in a gas flow stream enabling the determination of fiber mass delivered to a testing chamber, and a computer outputting a control signal to terminate delivery of fibers to the testing chamber when a predetermined mass set point is reached. A multiple compression fiber gas flow permeability testing device includes a testing chamber into which a fiber sample of known mass is delivered. A movable chamber wall is driven in a substantially continuous manner so as to compress the fiber sample, while a gas flow system determines permeability.

Abstract: Electrical current driven through one or the other of two coils (20 and 22) draws a ferromagnetic bob (28) along a chamber (26) containing a liquid whose viscosity is to be measured. The current that flows through the coil includes an AC component, and the resultant magnetic field causes in the other coil an AC voltage whose magnitude depends on the bob's position. A position detector (38, 40) monitors the electromotive force thus induced and concludes that the ferromagnetic bob has reached a predetermined end-of-travel position when the magnitude of the electromotive force has fallen to a predetermined fraction the maximum value that it had attained during the stroke, and a coil driver (36, 38) switches current drive from one coil to the other so as to begin driving the bob in the opposite direction. If the position detector fails to detect the bob's reaching the end-of-travel position within a predetermined timeout interval, the coil driver reverses coil drive despite the absence of such detection.

Abstract: In a chromatograph comprising a pump, a sample injecting unit, a column, a photo-diode array detector and a data processing unit having a spectrum library of registered spectrums of known components, a spectrum selected in advance from the spectrum library is compared with a spectrum of each of peaks in an actual sample. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of spectrum comparisons required for identification, and it is further possible to perform identification quickly since the identification can be performed during analysis.

Abstract: A moisture content tester for non-destructive multipurpose that may be arranged in a drying apparatus or a testing box for proceeding a test of moisture content for an object to be tested and further have setting function for instructable water-containing rate is comprised of shell body, circuit plate, temperature compensation temperature-sensing bar, emitting pole-plate, receiving pole-plate, and controlling unit. A high frequency wave is emitted from the emitting pole-plate and received by the receiving pole-plate. Again, the received high frequency (sawtooth waveform) signal is transferred to the controlling unit through the circuit plate. The controlling unit then calculates the value of moisture content according to the received high frequency signal and the temperature value measured by the temperature compensation temperature-sensing bar. Further, the drying motion or displayed water-containing rate of the drying apparatus is controlled according to the value of moisture content.

Abstract: A scanning probe microscope includes a laser diode (1a) as a light source for emitting light lower in energy level than band gap of semiconductor as a sample.

Abstract: A reset system for a watercraft outboard engine comprises: a control unit made up of a time summating portion for summating time for management of oil change time of an engine, a memory portion having a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM for memorizing the cumulative time when the engine remains off and a determining portion for determining whether the cumulative time exceeds a set time by comparing the stored cumulative time with the set time; a warning portion for giving warning based on the comparison result when the cumulative time exceeds the set time; and a reset information entry portion for permitting reset information for clearing memory of the cumulative time in the memory means and setting it into the initial value. The reset system can make control of the watercraft outboard engine based on the cumulative time.

Abstract: A method for determining past-service conditions and/or remaining useful life of a component of a combustion engine and/or a thermal barrier coating (“TBC”) of the component comprises providing a photoluminescent (“PL”) material in the TBC, directing an exciting radiation at the TBC, measuring the intensity of a characteristic peak in the emission spectrum of the PL material, and correlating the intensity of the characteristic peak or another quantity derived therefrom to an amount of a new phase that has been formed as a result of the exposure of the component to extreme temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shift sequence control to coordinate shifting, which corresponds to changes of constellations in a transmission. A change of the constellations yields a change of the force transfer of the transmission. The sequence of shifting takes place program-controlled and is subdivided into phases (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). The sequence includes the driving of a plurality of actuating elements and each of the phases is assigned at least one type of drive for at least one actuating element.

Abstract: A temperature control apparatus for a humidity sensor is provided for preventing impurities from sticking on a sensor element, while protecting the sensor element from cracking due to the humidity sensor heated by a heater in the presence of condensation, to maintain a high detection accuracy of the humidity sensor. The temperature control apparatus is configured to control the temperature of a sensor element of a humidity sensor disposed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine for detecting the humidity within the exhaust passage. The temperature control apparatus comprises a heater for heating the sensor element, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the sensor element, and an ECU for controlling a heating amount of the heater to bring the detected temperature of the sensor element to a first predetermined temperature during an operation of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: It is becoming more common for diesel engine cylinders to include an engine compression release brake that can utilize energy built up in the cylinder to provide additional braking for the vehicle. The present invention utilizes a software diagnostic test that is stored in an electronic control module to detect defects in the engine compression release brakes. In particular, the present invention operates a first portion of the engine cylinders in a power mode and a second portion of the engine cylinders in a braking mode and compares a resulting fuel injector response or engine response to an expected value to determine if one or more of the engine compression release brakes are performing as expected.

Abstract: A transmitter for a tire condition monitoring apparatus, which is powered by a battery. The transmitter includes a sensor for periodically detecting the condition of the tire, a transmission circuit for wirelessly transmitting data representing the detected tire condition, and a controller for controlling the sensor and the transmission circuit. When the detected tire condition is abnormal, the controller shortens the detection interval of the sensor. As a result, the transmitter immediately informs a driver of abnormality in the condition of the tire.

Abstract: A process for determining the tension in a moving web is provided. The process includes the step of providing a web that is moving at a determined speed. The speed has a determined basis weight. A wave is created in the moving web. The speed of the propagation of the wave is determined. Also, the tension on the moving web is determined through a mathematical relationship between the wave speed, the basis weight of the web, and the speed of the web. The instability index of the web is greater than or equal to 0.5.

Abstract: A method and a device for tracking the position of the edge of a moving web (12), such as a fabric or a web of a paper machine, in which method a pressure-sensitive sensor element (14) is disposed in/onto the surface of the roll (10) guiding the web (12), which sensor element reacts to the pressure applied to it by the moving web (12) by producing an electric signal, on the basis of which it is possible to determine the exact position of the edge of the web (12) on the roll (10). The band-like sensor element (14) comprises one single sensor strip or several sensor strips (141 . . . 14n) disposed successively in the band.

Abstract: An air data sensor for an aircraft has a flush mounted plate at the outside surface of the aircraft and a housing for the sensor within the aircraft below the plate. A plurality of holes in the plate provide air flow to a pressure sensor in the housing. To prevent water from reaching the sensor, a trap chamber is provided below the holes. Various contorted air flow paths are disclosed. The tube to the pressure sensor may be heated.

Abstract: A thermal mass flow controller includes a sensor assembly, a valve assembly, and mass flow controller housing. A thermal ground limits the conductive thermal path between the mass flow controller housing and the sensor assembly and, due to the limited cross-section of the thermal ground, substantially eliminates externally imposed thermal gradients within the sensor assembly. The controller also includes a thermally dissipative element that conducts thermal energy along a path from the valve assembly away from the sensor assembly.

Abstract: A thermal mass flow controller includes a sensor assembly, a valve assembly, and a mass flow controller housing. A thermally conductive element conducts heat from the valve assembly away from the sensor assembly, thereby reducing uncontrolled contributions of heat to the sensor assembly.

Abstract: A thermal mass flow controller includes a sensor assembly and mass flow controller housing. A thermal ground limits the conductive thermal path between the mass flow controller housing and the sensor assembly and, due to the limited cross-section of the thermal ground, substantially eliminates externally imposed thermal gradients within the sensor assembly.

Abstract: To measure the flow in a liquid, the liquid (1) is led in a duct (2) along a flow sensor (3). The flow sensor (3) is integrated together with a processing and control circuit on a semiconductor substrate. It comprises a heating and, symmetrically thereto, two temperature sensors. The flow is determined from the temperature difference between the temperature sensors and/or from the power dissipation of the heating. For calibrating the sensor, a valve (4) is provided by means of which the duct (2) can be interrupted. This arrangement allows a flow measurement of high accuracy.