Abstract: The present invention provides a novel polishing material with which silicon nitride ceramic and sialon ceramic can be polished at high efficiency through a tribochemical reaction, and a method for manufacturing thereof, said material is used for polishing a silicon nitride ceramic or sialon ceramic as a material being polished, through a tribochemical reaction, and consists of a ceramic sinter containing an element that causes the ceramic being polished to undergo a dissolution reaction at the grain boundary of the sinter, within the particles thereof, and/or in pores thereof.

Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft.

Abstract: A connection in which an elongated strap or a connector having an elongated strap member is secured by a strap holder. Such straps and connectors are used in a variety of building applications, typically in connections that resist tension forces parallel to the main axes of the straps or strap members. A number of connectors with elongated strap members are in common use with a variety of structural members.

Abstract: A water deflecting apparatus is provided for a fixture mounted on a wall. The apparatus comprises a mounting plate having a front and a back. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front of the mounting plate, the protrusion having an aperture for extending about the fixture, a bottom and a top which slopes downwardly to at least one side of the opening when the apparatus is mounted on the wall, thereby deflecting water towards said at least one side of the opening. A passageway extends downwardly from the top towards the bottom thereof and is spaced-apart from the opening, thereby deflecting water away from the fixture.

Abstract: A bar or column shaped telescopic device comprising at least three telescopic parts with a first part (3), a middle part (2) and a second part (1), that are in telescopic engagement with each other. A first (4) and a second (7) adjusting screw extend inside the telescopic parts, and the first adjusting screw is connected to the first telescopic part (3) and is in threaded engagement with a nut (5) mounted onto the middle telescopic part (2) in such a way that said nut (5) is turnable about the longitudinal axis of the first adjusting screw. The second adjusting screw (7) is connected to but turnable in relation to the middle telescopic part (2) and in threaded engagement with the second telescopic part (1) via a nut (8). The device comprises driving means (11) for rotating the nut (5) and the second adjusting screw (7) simultaneously.

Abstract: The Rapid Deployment Methodology for Architecture is in essence a streamlined building or production process, especially for tall architecture or large projects. It eliminates unnecessary delays and procedures, therefore boosting efficiency.

Abstract: A panel includes a panel body as a major component, wherein the panel body is capable of accommodating wiring therein, has a latticework, and is imparted with a function of allowing the wiring to be led out through squares defined by the latticework from a position in a homogeneous portion of the panel body in a direction normal to the panel body. The panel can effectively improve the convenience in installing the wiring in an office or the like.

Abstract: A method of assembling a frame assembly for a partition system is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a partition panel, a fabric covering the panel, and a frame component. The frame component automatically and evenly tensions the fabric about the panel. The frame component provided according to this method includes a support element, a lockable element, and an integral hinge defined between the support and lockable elements. The support element defines a cavity for receiving and supporting the panel. The lockable element extends from and is moveable relative to the support element. The panel is inserted into the cavity, and the fabric is mounted to the lockable element. Next, the lockable element is moved about the integral hinge such that the fabric mounted to the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel. A backing strip may be mounted to the frame component to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cogging element (11, 21) for a cogging structure with contact surfaces (12, 22) for abutment against adjacent cogging elements (11, 21) in a common plane or against a base, and lateral surfaces (13, 23) for the formation of the sides of the cogging structure. At least one end (14, 24) of the cogging element (11, 21) has bevelled end surfaces (15, 25) which form angles (16, 26) with the lateral surfaces (13, 23) and are adapted to corresponding bevelled end surfaces (25′) in ends of other cogging elements (11′, 21′) in an intersecting plane, and the cogging element's end (14, 24) is adapted to be fastened or provided with at least one fastening element (31) in the form of a screw for fastening to a corresponding end (24, 14) of another cogging element (21, 11) in extension of the cogging element (11, 21) in the same plane. The invention also relates to a cogging structure which is composed of the cogging elements.

Abstract: Office forming equipment includes a partition panel partitioning a residence space of an office and is constructed such that a pair of spaces separated from each other with the partition panel have such a mutual relation that the visibility of one of the spaces from the other through the erected planar member varies with varying view angle with respect to an erected surface of the erected planar member. This construction makes it possible to enhance the efficiency of an organization of a knowledge-intensive type markedly.

Abstract: A drywall butt joint system for efficiently recessing a butt joint between two sheets of drywall. The drywall butt joint system is comprised of an elongate structure having a middle section, a first angled section and a second angled section extending from opposing edges of the middle section, and a first section and a second section extending from the opposing angled sections substantially parallel to the middle section. A first support and a second support are preferably attached to the outer edges of the first section and second section respectively in a manner traverse to the middle section thereby increasing the overall strength of the drywall butt joint system. The elongate structure is preferably roll formed from a sheet of metal for increased strength and decreased manufacturing cost.

Abstract: An internal compression mount for attaching hollow posts to a base surface. A substantially “I” shaped post mount is fixedly attached to a bottom plate. The bottom plate and post mount may be leveled on the base surface with shims and leveling bolts. Threaded shafts may be inserted through a top plate, through the post mount, through the bottom plate, the base surface and through a mounting plate. The threaded shafts receive nuts, which are tightened to produce a compressive force on the post mount between the top plate and the mounting plate below the base surface. The compressive force between the base of the post mount and the mounting plate grasps the base surface in a vice like manner and securely affixes the post mount to the base surface. A hollow post can then slide in place over the post mount.

Abstract: The invention relates to sets of structural elements representing equilateral irregular pentagonal structures with angles of 36°, 108°, 108°, 36° and 252°, which enable a plurality of patterns that can cover a plane periodically or non-periodically. Modified structural elements in which each side of the equilateral, irregular pentagon is replaced by point-symmetrical lines also cover the plane. Sets of said structural elements can be used for tile applications, tile games such as puzzles, intarsia products, jewelry and the production of fabrics and wallpaper.

Abstract: A combination floor pad having composite base boards includes at least one base pad, and multiple base boards fixed on the base pad. The base pad has a surface provided with two adjacent side ribs, and provided with multiple positioning ribs arranged longitudinally and transversely in a staggered manner, thereby forming multiple receiving spaces in the base pad for insertion and placement of the base boards. Thus, each of the base boards may be securely locked in the base pad rigidly and stably, thereby preventing each of the base boards from being detached or loosened from the base pad.

Abstract: A reinforced concrete slab 10 comprising concrete 11 reinforced by parallel, spaced planar truss members 12 fabricated of rebar rod materials, each comprising a sinusoidal wave-like strut 23 with an upper chord member 21 welded thereto at the maxima apexes 24 thereof and a lower chord member 22 welded thereto at the minima apexes 25 thereof, a plurality of spaced rebar braces 14 extending the width of the slab and welded to the truss members 12 in perpendicular relation thereto, a plurality of plastic pipes 16 extending through the concrete 11, each with its ends opening at the edges of the slab 10 for reducing its weight and/or accommodating utilitarian articles, such as electrical wiring and the like therethrough, and a plurality of steel adapters 30A, 30B fixed at the edges of the slab by welding to the rebar components thereof and serving to facilitate lifting of the slab when necessary and for connecting the slab to other slabs or structures.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are panelized wall systems and methods for their construction, wherein the wall systems have elastomeric joints that are resistant to cracking. The walls are constructed with adhesive-edge building panels. The adhesive-edge building panels are preferably fiber cement. The front surface of each panel has an adhesive preapplied to an edge of the panel. Panels are fastened to a frame with the adhesive-edges adjacent to each other. A joint tape is applied to the seam between the panels such that the edges of the joint tape adhere to the adhesive-edges of the adjacent panels. The wall is then finished with an elastomeric finish.

Abstract: A frame for a partition system and a component of the frame are disclosed. The component automatically and evenly tensions a fabric about a partition panel. The component of the frame includes a support element and a lockable element. The support element defines a cavity that receives and supports the panel. The lockable element extends from the support element and supports the fabric that is to be tensioned about the panel. Also, the lockable element is moveable relative to the support element. The component further includes an integral hinge between the support element and the lockable element. The integral hinge enables the movement of the lockable element relative to the support element. As a result, the fabric supported on the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel upon the movement of the lockable element. The component also includes a backing strip to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.

Abstract: A combination floor structure includes multiple main boards, and multiple connecting boards. Each of the main boards is a rectangular plate, and has four corners each formed with a recessed portion which has a central position protruded with a locking lug which has a center formed with a locking recess. Each of the connecting boards has an outer periphery formed with multiple connecting recesses each of which may allow insertion of the locking lug of the main board, so as to lock and position the locking lug of the main board. Each of the connecting recesses has a center protruded with a connecting lug that may be inserted into and locked in the locking recess of the main board.

Abstract: Wood framed walls of buildings are strengthened against destructive wind and seismic forces by angled brackets attached to vertical studs and anchored to the building foundation. The bracket can be attached to a foundation structure of the building and to a stud and floor plate. The bracket can also be attached to a stud and ceiling plate. The foundation structure may be concrete or other floor joist or the like. The angled brackets are normally used in a system that attaches a bracket at top and bottom of studs at approximately every fourth or fifth stud along all load-bearing walls. In an alternate embodiment, an elongated steel rod can be attached to the foundation and directly to a roof truss and ceiling plate. The described brackets can be installed during initial construction of a structure or retrofit into existing structures.

Abstract: This perdurable gymnoplexus with its' innate structural integrity is the nexus of a new paradigm which will accommodate the historical disc organizations and performance levels, while providing additional disc groupings capabilities for both enhanced and up to now, unattainable diversified performance. Thereby providing a choice as to which disc array is superior for a given employment. The structure also supports the necessary appurtenances that are required for a specific utilization.

Abstract: A post system comprises at least one building member and at least one post. The post is made from a composite material and has at lest nine longitudinally extending channels defined by channel walls. The channels are linked to one another through the channel walls. At least one channel has a portion of an outer channel wall providing an opening sized to receive a portion of the building member such that the building member can be received through said opening into a slot formed in the post Also another post has at least one channel for receiving a reinforcing element such as tubular steel.

Abstract: A method of insulating a building having a frame construction wherein the wall of said building comprises an outer cladding layer, a cavity, and a load bearing frame, said method comprising the step of introducing into said cavity an insulating membrane comprising: (i) a reflective layer; and (ii) a breathable textile layer.

Abstract: A composite building component, including a non-planar molded composite web having two outer zones and two angled zones wherein the caliper of the angled zones differs from the caliper of at least one of the outer zones, and a flange disposed on an outer surface of an outer zone.

Abstract: A machine for producing so-called strip packs includes: a station for feeding products to a packaging group, situated in cascade, which places and seals each of the products in relative heat-welded pockets, arranged on a continuous band; an operating station, situated in cascade with respect to the packaging group, equipped with: means for printing and/or applying codified data and/or information on each pocket; feeling detecting means for verifying the presence of corresponding products inside each pocket; pre-cutting groups for transversal precutting of the continuous band; cutting groups for longitudinal and transversal cutting of the continuous band; a compensation magazine, interposed between the packaging group and the operating station, and aimed at allowing, at least partial, accumulation of the continuous band. The continuous band is moved stepwise.

Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened state and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a concave lower end having an inwardly curved lower edge, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. When having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which, when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The concave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.

Abstract: A leading end of packaging material is grasped in a packaging material holder while a load is wrapped. Packaging material is dispensed from a packaging material dispenser, and relative rotation is provided between the dispenser and a load to wrap packaging material around the load. The packaging material holder may be positioned on the rotating surface of a turntable but isolated from any electrical or fluid power source of a rotatable surface of the turntable. During the wrapping cycle, the packaging material holder moves downstream along the turntable, automatically releasing the leading end of the packaging material and automatically grasping a trailing end of the packaging material. The packaging material is weakened and then severed between the packaging material holder and the load. The packaging material holder is mounted to permit it to move upstream due to force exerted by the packaging material held in the holder.

Abstract: A bendable lollipop stick which enables the placing of the lollipop into a small container. Using such a packing method for lollipops enables the use of simple automatic or mechanical vending machines.

Abstract: A method for providing a thermally processed commodity in a plastic container. The container is exposed to elevated temperatures to form an intermediate finish section. A commodity is dispensed within the plastic container. A closure engages the intermediate finish section. The container and the commodity are thermally processed. The finish section being within a predetermined range whereby the finish section and the closure result in retaining a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A connector is attached to one end of plastic wrapping film as it is deployed from a roll. A connector firmly holds one end of the plastic wrap material as it is bunched together. An operator, once having connected the plastic to the connector, then attaches the connector to a package to be wrapped. The plastic is then deployed (either manually or automatically) from the roll around the package.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a transport defined by a linear motor driving independent elements in a path to carry out a packaging function. The elements are driven independently of other elements in the path and are driven by the linear motor in a section of the path under the influence of an external axis signal from an operably adjoining packaging function to register and synchronize the elements in position and time with a moving component or event of the adjoining function in a downstream direction. Method and apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for populating transport tapes with electronic components includes a mold support having at least one recess over which a flat plastic strip is disposed. A heater heats the mold support and/or the plastic strip in an area of the recesses. An embossing tool, which has the electronic component in its embossing area, together with the electronic component, is embossed into the plastic strip in the direction of the recess into the mold support to form a tape pocket.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for effecting the formation of a packaged food product with the food being contained within a receptacle having a cover adhered to the receptacle. Prior to securing the cover to the receptacle, the surface that is to be sealed to the cover is cleaned by wiping with towel material. The towel material is advanced from a supply to a cleaning position to wipe a cover engaging surface to remove at least a portion of contaminants or foreign material present on the container, thereby improving adhesion of the cover to the receptacle. Towel material can be advanced from time to time from the supply to a take-up mechanism to present clean or fresh towel material at predetermined intervals. A method for cleaning container-sealing surfaces is also provided.

Abstract: A shipping package for a floral grouping including a sheet of material bonded to a support member and wrapped upwardly and gathered at a portion above the floral grouping to enclose the floral grouping. A bonding material joins the gathered portion, and a plurality of perforations in the sheet of material provides for the detachment of a detachable portion above the floral grouping. The support member can be provided as a foldable member to form an outer enclosure about the floral grouping with the sheet of material forming a substantially water tight enclosure between the floral grouping and the outer enclosure.

Abstract: A method of opening and closing a bag having a front and a rear and an opening at the top includes feeding the bag to a machine which holds an upper end of the front of the bag, moves the upper end of the rear of the bag rearwardly to partially open the bag clamps each opposite side of the bag while the bag is in the partially open configuration, and moves the clamped opposite sides of the bag and the rear of the bag rearwardly to a fully open position.

Abstract: An apparatus to charge and seal in contents is provided with a supporting portion for containers, holding portions for seal plugs, airtight chambers, a pressure gas supplier and a vacuum pump. The container has a receiving chamber and it is to be put on the supporting portion being the chamber is charged with contents and being the chamber's opening portion faced upward. The seal plug is for sealing the opening portion. The airtight chamber is composed of a main portion and a cap portion. The main and cap portions freely move relatively and freely contact tightly, then they surround the supporting and the holding portions in airtight condition. Further, the supporting portion and the main portion freely move relatively in airtight condition, so as the holding portion and the cap portion do, and the supporting portion and the holding portion are freely separated from each other.

Abstract: A rotary packaging machine 10 having rotatably driven stripper bars 17 and 18 that strip tubular bag material 36 prior to sealing of the bags being formed. To further inhibit material being located between the sealing jaws there is provided tube closer bars 28 and 29. The bar 28 has a longitudinally extending projection 34 that is received within a longitudinally extending recess 35 of the bar 29. The tubular bag material 36 by engagement within the recess 35 by the projection 34 laterally projects the bag material 36 and three longitudinally spaced locations 54.

Abstract: A single layer color film packaging machine includes a supplying system having pair of upright supporters, a cross bar mounted between the two upright supporters, a plurality of rods extending downwardly from the cross bar, two guide rods mounted between the two upright supporters, a film feeding device having a primary frame on which is installed a sealing cutter, an arm extending from the primary frame for mounting a roll of film which has an end extending through between two rollers, a sealing cutter mounted inside the primary frame and a cutter driven by a pneumatic cylinder, a rear end of a chain of the continuous feeding device extending to a rear side of the cutter, a fixing board fixedly mounted by leading rods, and two guiding racks being mounted at two sides of the conveyor belt for transmitting articles, a shrinking device including a furnace the interior of which is partitioned into an upper chamber and a hot shrinking chamber, and a motor being mounted on a top of the furnace for driving an impel

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved vacuum cleaning apparatus utilizing a self-sustained vortex flow in a centrifugal separator. More specifically, vortex flow is maintained via pressure differentials allowing the ejection of dust and other particles without bags, filters, or liquid baths. Furthermore, the impeller inside of the separator serves the dual purpose of moving fluid through the system as well as creating a cylindrical vortex fluid flow. Additional circulating blades present throughout the separation chamber prevent fluid flow from slowing due to frictional losses. The axial design of the present invention allows the centrifugal separator to be constructed with an arbitrary length. The present invention excels in producing clean fluid of a better quality more efficiently, more quietly, and more simply than devices known in the art.

Abstract: A separator array for a furnace has large scale collection elements which can be formed from water-cooled tube walls and permit walk-through inspection and repair. The collection elements have direct impact surfaces, indirect impact surfaces and stagnation retainer surfaces. The array uses fewer, but larger collection elements than known separator arrays to provide at least the same solids collection efficiency while permitting the use of lower cost materials and easier inspection and repair.

Abstract: A weed control system for a body of water which includes a weed contacting member suspendable within the body of water proximate a bed of weeds and a drive member for automatically moving the weed contacting member repeatedly over the bed of weeds such that the weed contacting member repeatedly brushes against any weeds in the bed of weeds.

Abstract: A windrow merger machine, said machine having a pickup conveyor system, which elevates a windrow of crop material from ground level to a transverse conveyor assembly which displaces the windrow of crop material laterally to a discharge end includes a non-adjustable inverter shield system, attachable to the discharge end of the transverse conveyor assembly, the inverter shield system directing the crop material in a forward direction and causing the discharged crop material to invert prior to striking the ground, the inverter shield system having a frame fixedly attachable to the merger machine, a shield removably coupled to the frame, and a single point attachment being attachable to the windrow merger. A method of inverting crop material and an inverter shield system are further included.

Abstract: A windrow merger being a machine for merging crop material disposed in a windrow on the ground surface, the windrow merger being situated on a frame which supports a tongue for towing, a pickup head for raising the crop material from the ground surface and a transverse conveyor assembly for laterally displacing the crop material and said transverse conveyor assembly includes an accelerator roller system, supported by said frame and in closely spaced relation with a outboard discharge end of said transverse conveyor assembly, and having a movable element for receiving and propelling the windrow material beyond the discharge end of said transverse conveyor. A method of displacing a windrow and an accelerator roller system are further included.

Abstract: The invention provides a spun yarn comprising cotton and a bicomponent polyester staple. The fiber of the invention exhibits unusually high stretch characteristics and has excellent cardability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a procedure for the reworking of a open-end spinning apparatus for a spin rotor, which is carried in the V-notch between support disks and is supported by a ball axial thrust bearing. Where the reworking is concerned, the bearing block of the open-end spinning apparatus is dismounted, the ball axial thrust bearing is removed from the bearing block and in accord with the invention, is replaced by an aerostatic bearing in the bearing block.

Abstract: A gas turbine exhaust passage is realized which may suppress the radiation of strong ultra low frequency noise to the outside without amplifying the turbulence of an high speed exhaust gas flow rate or a pressure pulsation generated in a gas turbine. At least a portion of a wall of a gas turbine exhaust passage (3, 5) is formed of an acoustically transmissive material (36, 56) for allowing a low frequency noise of several tens of Hz or less to pass therethrough sufficiently. Also, the acoustically transmissive material is made of one or more of a porous material, a porous heat insulating material, a mesh having a large flow resistance, cloth or film material. Further, the acoustically transmissive material is supported by a porous plate or a frame. In a case where an acoustically transmissive material is used only for an exhaust chimney (5), the exhaust chimney (5) is supported by a rack (11). Further, a soundproof panel (12) may be attached to the rack (11).

Abstract: A diffuser for a gas turbine engine, said diffuser being disposed between a last stage of a turbine and an exhaust casing, and comprising an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall together defining an annular passage for fluid that diverges in the flow direction of said fluid, at least one of the annular walls including a plurality of orifices leading from said annular passage to at least one collecting box leading to means for exhausting a fraction of said fluid so as to reduce the flow speed of said fluid in said annular passage.

Abstract: A fluid flow system for a gas turbine engine provides combustion fuel to a main pump and an actuator pump significantly reducing heat generation at low flow demand, while regulating actuator flow temperature at high flow demand. Fuel flow from the actuator pump in excess of the actuators needs is directed through an actuator minimum pressure valve and into a thermal bypass valve (TBV.) Depending upon the temperature of the fuel, the TBV determines the path of the excess actuator pump fluid flow. The TBV divides the fuel flow between being recirculated to the actuator pump inlet and the main pump output flow path to the engine fuel input conduit. The engine actuators are thereby assured of receiving flow which preclude freezing of water entrained in the fuel. When there is minimal concern with the possibility of freezing water entrained in the fuel, the TBV passes a greater percentage of fuel through to join together in the engine fuel input conduit.

Abstract: The rotary engine is an expansion fluid turbine for supplying power to lawn mowers, small vehicles, electrical generators, and the like. Fuel and oxygen are supplied from bladder tanks to combustion chamber, while water is supplied to an annular sleeve surrounding the combustion chamber in a mist by a spray nozzle. Ignition of the fuel-oxygen mixture by a glow plug heats the mist to supply steam for turning a rotor. The rotor has a circular top plate with a plurality of pin diffusers depending from its lower surface, and an annular bottom plate with a plurality of pin diffusers attached to its upper surface. A swirl pan has a flange on which the lower plate seats, and defines a swirl chamber. The steam enters the swirl chamber through a bifurcated intake conduit. Swirling in one direction causes rotation, while swirling in the opposite direction causes braking.

Abstract: A fuel flow control system for directing fuel within a combustion engine having a plurality of fuel introduction nozzles arranged in a plurality of operationally-distinct groups is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pumping assemblies each corresponding to one of the nozzle groups. Each pumping assembly includes several fuel motivation elements, each in fluid communication with a fuel supply and a corresponding one of said nozzles. Drive elements, such as variable speed motors, are operatively associated with the pumping assemblies, and direct the motivation elements to transmit fuel to the nozzles. A control assembly independently controls the drive elements, so that fuel flow to each nozzle group is independently controllable. In one embodiment, the motivation elements in each pumping assembly are mechanically linked and operate as discrete groups of elements, thereby delivering uniform fuel flow to each nozzle within a given group of nozzles.

Abstract: An electric thruster has at least a portion of a surface of at least one of the component elements of its housing surface treated to increase the thermal transmission at the surface. The surface treatment is selected to increase the thermal absorption and thence the absorption of heat at the interiorly facing surfaces of the treated component, and/or to increase the thermal emissivity and thence radiation heat loss at the exteriorly facing surfaces of the treated component, and/or to increase the effective surface area through which heat is absorbed or emitted. The surface-treated housing components are assembled together with a cathode assembly, an ionization chamber, a propellant gas source, and a magnetic structure to form an electric thruster.