Abstract: A connection component for a detachable component on a respirator product is provided with which the component can be connected to the respirator product in a simple manner. A bayonet connection (6, 7) is provided between the component and the respirator product. The bayonet connection can be connected in a preferred position and has a first connection part (9) with projecting tongues and a second connection part (10) with recesses designed corresponding thereto. A centering ring (14) is provided on the first connection part (9). The centering ring is arranged around the tongues. A cylindrically designed circumferential surface (11) is provided on the second connection part (10). The circumferential surface is designed as a surface that can be introduced into a groove (13) at the centering ring (14).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device for improving a user's breathing includes an upper arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth and a lower arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth. A hook having a substantially rounded end is coupled to the upper arch. The lower arch includes a substantially rounded recess adapted to receive and position the substantially rounded end of the hook to pull the lower arch forward to facilitate improved breathing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of magnetic shielding alone and magnetic shielding combined with magnetic field stimulation in methods for the treatment, diagnosis and assessment of disease, condition, or physical or mental state. The invention also includes portable devices for the shielding of magnetic fields for therapy and treatment of disease, condition, or physical or mental state.

Abstract: Arrangement and process for assembling at least two tobacco rods in a cigarette rod maker. The arrangement includes at least two flow surfaces and feed devices structured and arranged to convey tobacco on the at least two flow surfaces. Each of the at least two flow surfaces are structured and arranged to guide the tobacco from the feed devices to at least one suction rod conveyor, respectively, and the feed devices include at least two ducts arranged one behind the other crosswise to a conveying direction of the suction rod conveyor. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The apparatus and method disclosed uses the energy, heat, and/or rays of a light source, such as the sun, to light a cigarette. An apparatus is provided comprising a housing, a reflecting device having an inner surface, the reflecting device connected to the housing, and a cigarette holder connected to the housing. A cigarette can be inserted into the cigarette holder such that light from a light source reflects off the inner surface of the reflecting device and is directed towards the cigarette, causing the cigarette to light. The reflecting device may be a dish. The dish may have a focal point at which light rays reflecting off of the inner surface of the dish intersect. The cigarette holder may hold a cigarette so that a first end of the cigarette which is to be lit, is located at the focal point of the dish. The housing may be comprised of a handle device by which the apparatus can be held.

Abstract: A cigar with a paper wrapper and the method for manufacturing the same is provided. The cigar includes a tobacco filler consisting essentially of cigar tobacco and a paper wrapper overlying the tobacco filler. The paper wrapper consists essentially of conventional cigarette paper. The cigar may further include a binder surrounding the tobacco filler, wherein the outer covering overlies the binder. Preferably, the paper wrapper is imprinted with images. The method includes rolling a tobacco filler together into the shape of a cigar and wrapping a paper wrapper substantially around and overlying the tobacco filler. Preferably, the method further includes imprinting an image on the outside of the paper wrapper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for affixing a custom image to an artificial fingernail. The system comprises a memory for storing the image, a processor operatively coupled to the memory and a printer operatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to obtain the image from the memory and cause the printer to print the image on a material. The material with the image printed thereon is attached to the artificial fingernail using an adhesive. In addition, a method of affixing a custom image to an artificial fingernail is provided. The method comprises the steps of obtaining the image, printing the image on a material and affixing the material with the image printed thereon to the artificial nail using an adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator in which a predetermined pattern of flocking bristles are dispensed toward the applicator and are adhered to the applicator by an adhesive. The flocking bristles can be dispensed using a flocking dispenser. The flocking dispenser is moveable in a longitudinal direction forward and backward along the sides and tip of the applicator. During or after movement of the flocking dispenser, the applicator can be rotated around its longitudinal axis. The movement of the flocking dispenser and rotation of the applicator can be controlled to provide the desired pattern of flocking bristles. The density of distribution of the flocking bristles can be controlled by varying the speed of movement and rotation of the applicator and the amount of flocking bristles which are dispensed from the flocking dispenser. For example, a high density of flocking bristles can be applied to extend radially from the tip.

Abstract: Anchoring devices consisting of an L-pin, a three-loop and a multi-loop device for anchoring hairs, rollers, foils and the like and useful in hair styling, sectioning and dimensional treatment of hair by anchoring portions of hair in desired positions.

Abstract: A case for packaging a product may include a first portion defining a housing and an opening permitting access to the housing. The opening may face in a first direction. The case may include a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion via a pivot member so as to permit pivoting of the second portion with respect to the first portion about a pivot axis substantially parallel to said first direction. The second portion may be pivotally movable with respect to the first portion between a closed position covering the opening and an open position.

Abstract: A water supply apparatus and a method thereof have a high capability of peeling-off and removing unnecessary objects such as a resist film, and parameters for setting efficient water supply conditions. The water supply apparatus and the method are designed to supply water for cleaning, peeling-off, or treating a target article. On a surface of the target article to be processed, a nozzle device is provided for spraying a mixture of water vapor and water mist. At least the following parameters are respectively set as water supply conditions to proper values so as to supply water to the target article, and these parameters include (1) a weight ratio of water vapor to water mist on the surface to be processed, (2) a temperature of the surface to be processed, and (3) a distance between a (water) blowing port of the nozzle device and the surface to be processed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved apparatus and method for removing condensates, such as chlorides, from a dry etch, vacuum effluent stream. Dry etching of metallizations under vacuum conditions, using RF plasma and other techniques, is used in the processing of semiconductor devices and other applications. The apparatus and method remove accumulated chloride deposits that would otherwise restrict and ultimately plug the pipe that carries the vacuum effluent stream. The present invention utilizes an inner tube that is placed on the interior of the pipe and magnetically coupled to an outer tube that surrounds the exterior of the pipe. Translation of the outer tube causes translation of the inner tube, thereby removing accumulated condensate from the pipe. The apparatus may be configured so as to sense the accumulation of the condensate and automatically actuate the apparatus to remove the accumulated condensate.

Abstract: A process for removing residues from the microstructure of an object is provided, which comprises steps of preparing a remover including carbon dioxide, an additive for removing the residues and a co-solvent dissolving the additive in said carbon dioxide at a pressurized fluid condition; and bringing the object into contact with the remover so as to remove the residues from the object. A composition for removing residues from the microstructure of an object is also provided.

Abstract: An improved structure of a vehicle maintenance and washing apparatus is disclosed and the apparatus comprises an air compressor with a pulse pump as a driven source, a one check valve, an engine oil fine filter, at least one or a plurality of strainers, a plurality of three way joints, a plurality of four way joints and a plurality of butterfly valves, characterized an inlet/outlet oil tube and a solvent tube are mounted thereof and the inlet oil tube passes the 1st four way joint and then divides into two routes, the 1st route inlet oil tube may or may not pass the strainer connecting the 2nd four way joint, and the 2nd route inlet oil tube passes the engine oil fine filter, the 3rd butterfly valve and the 1st three way joint and is then connected to the pulse pump, the solvent tube connected to the 4th butterfly valve passes the 2nd three way joint and the 1st three way joint and enters the pulse pump outlet oil tube and from the pulse pump to the one check valve connecting the 2nd four way joint, and from

Abstract: An improved torus multi-element semiconductor thermoelectric hybrid utilizes a make-before-break high frequency switching output component to provide nominal alternating current voltage outputs. Overall efficiency of heat conversion is improved by coupling a chiller to the thermoelectric generator where exhaust heat produces chilled liquid or air that is conveyed to the cold side of the thermoelectric device.

Abstract: A thermocouple protective tube for protecting a thermocouple wire, comprising a hollow cylinder-shaped body which has one end closed and is composed of pyrolytic boron nitride, and a coating layer which is formed on an outer surface of the cylinder-shaped body and is composed of at least one material selected from pyrolytic carbon, carbon-containing pyrolytic boron nitride, silicon nitride, silicon carbide and aluminum nitride. There is provided a thermocouple protective tube having excellent resistances even at a high temperature and in an oxidizing or other corrosive atmosphere for a long period and having high response to temperature change.

Abstract: A photovoltaic roofing system includes front surface electrical connections and can be installed utilizing conventional tools and techniques. The system includes particularly configured photovoltaic power generating roofing shingles which provide for linearly aligned electrical terminals when installed. The system may be used in conjunction with a protective cap which shields the connections.

Abstract: There is provided a photovoltaic element capable of efficiently collecting energy over the whole wavelength region of an incident light and having a high conversion efficiency, which comprises at least a first photovoltaic element and a second photovoltaic element stacked in the mentioned order from a light incidence side and a selectively reflective layer provided between the first and the second photovoltaic elements so as to electrically connect the first and the second photovoltaic elements to each other in series and constructed such that a light having a wavelength within a range of &lgr;m±100 nm (&lgr;m being defined as such a wavelength as to maximize the spectral characteristics of the second photovoltaic element) resonates in the first photovoltaic element.

Abstract: A combination thermal and pressure relief valve is disclosed that includes a first housing having an opening at a first end and a pathway extending towards the opening from a second end of the first housing. A second housing is partially received in the opening of the first housing, and the first and the second housings define a chamber adjacent the pathway. An exitway extends from the chamber to an exterior of the valve. A bearing element is within the chamber adjacent the pathway and is larger than a width of the pathway. A spring is within the chamber, is under compression, and in line with the bearing element. A thermal element is also within the chamber and in line with the spring. The thermal element melts at a predetermined temperature. The spring exerts a force on the bearing element such that the bearing element is biased against the pathway and forms a seal between the chamber and the pathway.

Abstract: A half ball valve includes a body including cavity having an assembly opening, a stem opening formed at a side of the body opposite to the assembly opening to connect the cavity and the outside, and a first connection hole inclined with respect to an axis of the stem opening. A ball is accommodated in the cavity of the body through the assembly opening to be capable of rotating to switch between an open position at which the first connection hole is open and a close position at which the first connection hole is blocked. A passage is formed in the ball inclined with respect to an axis of the stem opening and is connected to the first connection hole at the open position. A stem connects a control lever outside the body and the ball along the stem opening. A body cap having a second connection hole connected to the passage of the ball is coupled to the body to cover the cavity at the assembly opening side. A packing is interposed between an outer surface of the ball and an inner wall of the body.

Abstract: An optical sensor system and method for determining the position, displacement and/or angle of a member (for example, a seal plate or valve gate) within a system (for example, a valve assembly in an aircraft turbine engine system or environmental control system). The system has, in one embodiment, a controller in communication with an encoder via a fiber optic line or similar light transmitter and the encoder further has an optically layered element. The optically layered element has at least one coating whose optical characteristics vary over the angles (or distance) of interest to provide feedback based on the position displacement and/or angle of the valve member. The system may communicate and/or be controlled by a computing system via a data communication network.

Abstract: In a hydrogen supply system, a hydrogen-containing gas is circulated by a circulating pump if a requested hydrogen gas circulation amount VH is less than or equal to a first circulation amount V1. If the requested hydrogen gas circulation amount exceeds the first circulation amount V1, a first control valve is opened so that the circulation amount V1 of hydrogen-containing gas is circulated by a first ejector, and in addition, a circulation amount of hydrogen-containing gas equal to the difference between the circulation amount V1 and the requested hydrogen gas circulation amount VH is circulated by the circulating pump.

Abstract: A fitting for engagement with a cylindrical compressed gas bottle. The fitting includes a valve for regulating gas between a regulated port of the body of the fitting and an outlet port of the body of the fitting. The body of the fitting is cylindrical and dimensioned to be hand held, the fitting includes a handle for pivotal engagement with the body, the handle to control the flow of gas from the outlet port.

Abstract: A fluid valve having a piston for controlling fluid flow through the valve. The fluid valve includes a housing having at least one inlet and outlet. A threaded shaft within the housing connects to a joining member to move the piston with rotation of the shaft to control fluid flow.

Abstract: A pneumatic gate valve includes a valve housing made of injection-molded plastic material and having a plurality of external ports. Received in the valve housing are a plurality of valve bushings disposed in axial-spaced relationship as to define a valve bore and a plurality of pressure fluid compartments in fluid communication with the ports. A slide member for regulating a flow of compressed air between the ports is accommodated in the valve bore of the valve housing and displaceable in axial direction. The valve bushings are made of plastic material with a same melting temperature as the plastic material of the valve housing so as to realize a material union between the valve bushings and the valve housing, when plastic material is molded around the valve bushings during injection molding of the valve housing.

Abstract: This invention provides stretch-resistant liners for lining pipes, pipes lined with stretch-resistant liners, and methods for lining pipes with stretch-resistant liners. The liners are made from a layer of stretch-resistant woven material, which may be a scrim, sandwiched between two layers of non-woven resin-impregnated material to form a laminate structure which is rolled into a tube to provide a liner having concentric sleeves.

Abstract: A fluid line assembly is disclosed that includes an outer fluid line and an inner fluid line disposed substantially within the outer fluid line. The inner and outer fluid lines each include a slip joint. In an embodiment of the invention, at least one of the slip joints includes a reservoir in communication with the interior of the corresponding fluid line. Among other things, the reservoir is suitable for receiving fluid from the corresponding fluid line as the fluid line assembly is contracted and expelling fluid into the corresponding fluid line as the fluid line assembly is extended. In another embodiment of the invention, the inner and outer fluid lines include a ball joint assembly.

Abstract: A conduit for the transport of cryogenic media, in particular a superconducting cable, includes at least two metal pipes arranged concentrically and spaced apart from one another, an insulation layer being situated in the annular gap between the metal pipes and the annular gap being evacuated. The exterior of the metal pipe (4) is separated at predetermined intervals and above each opening a pump connector (10) is welded vacuum-tight to the outer metal pipe (4).

Abstract: The present invention provides a multiaxis three-dimensional woven fabric manufacturing method and apparatus which serves to increase the density of a weave in a three dimensional woven fabric product. A three-dimensional woven fabric manufacturing method according to the present invention is characterized by including a step of forming a 4-axis yarn laminate LB of a desired thickness by using warps X, wefts Y, and a set of bias yarns B1, B2 to laminate a plurality of warp layers, a plurality of weft layers, and a plurality of layers each comprising the set of bias yarn layers, and a vertical yarn stitching step of stitching vertical yarns Z into the 4-axis yarn laminate from one surface of it in its laminating direction, and in that a three-dimensional woven fabric is formed by stitching the vertical yarn to fasten the warps X, wefts Y, and set of bias yarns B1, B2 together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gripper for an Axminster weaving machine, comprising at least two clamping parts (2,3) connected to one another and moving with respect to one another for clamping and releasing a pile yarn, said clamping parts (2,3) being interconnected by means of intermediate springy elements (4a,4b,4c). Said clamping parts (2,3) are preferably provided above one anther in their plane of movement.

Abstract: An industrial two-layer fabric comprises an upper layer fabric having upper surface side warps and upper surface side wefts and a lower layer fabric having lower surface side warps and lower surface side wefts. The upper layer fabric and the lower layer fabric are bound at least one spot in a repeating unit where an upper surface side warp weaves a lower surface side weft without weaving an upper surface side weft which should have been woven by the upper surface side warp based on the fabric structure, and where a lower surface side warp weaves the upper surface side weft which should have been woven by the upper surface side warp, without weaving the lower surface side weft which should have been woven by the lower surface side warp.

Abstract: An assembly for transferring solid particulate matter has a pressurized vessel for retaining a pre-determined quantity of the solid material. A discharge conduit connected to the vessel carries the solid material to a loading vessel, be it a processing tank, a storage vessel, or any other similar container. A discharge nozzle carried by a distant end of the discharge conduit is also connected to a dust collection container. Vacuum created in the dust collection container facilitates entrapment of dust particles generated during transfer of the solid material through the discharge container and carrying of the dust particles away from the discharge opening of the discharge nozzle into the dust collection container.

Abstract: A rotary tree cutter attachment for a tractor includes a cutting assembly having a circular blade with a serrated outer edge, and a motor for rotatably driving the blade. A frame assembly for the tree cutter includes a first portion attached to the tractor frame, and a second portion extending perpendicular to the first portion and providing an offset mounting location outside a wheel path of the tractor. A pivot arm is pivotally connected to the offset mounting location for rotation about an axis transverse to the tractor's direction of travel. The pivot arm supports the cutting assembly and is movable about the transverse axis between a lowered position in which the cutting edge of the circular blade is generally horizontal and at ground level for cutting, and a raised position in which the cutting edge of the circular blade is elevated above ground level for traveling.

Abstract: A tree shear attachment is, in one preferred embodiment, designed to replace the shovel at the outermost end of the boom assembly of a backhoe to provide remarkable maneuverability and an extensive range of motion for the shear. One of the severing jaws is fixed, presenting a stationary anvil, while the other is moveable and is provided with a shear blade that moves into engagement with the stationary anvil to complete the severance. Retainers at the forward most ends of the jaws help grip and stabilize the butt end of the tree following severance. An upstanding stabilizing rack on the frame of the shear has a pair of laterally spaced, forwardly projecting arms that generally overlie the two jaws to embrace and stabilize upper portions of the tree during and after severance.

Abstract: Restoring magnetostriction characteristics without causing fusion of rod. By performing heat treatment on a giant magnetostrictive material within the temperature range of 750 to 860° C., working distortion is removed while bleeding of an R-rich phase on a rod surface is prevented.

Abstract: A metal substrate is anodized in a phosphoric acid anodizing solution. The anodized metal substrate is thereafter contacted with a hexavalent chromium free, trivalent chromium containing acid solution to coat the anodized metal substrate. The coated anodized metal substrate can be adhesively bonded to another such treated metal substrate to form a composite article. The resulting article exhibits excellent bonding and corrosion properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooling roll which can provide bonded a magnet having excellent magnetic properties and having excellent reliability. A melt spinning apparatus 1 is provided with a tube 2 having a nozzle 3 at the bottom thereof, a coil 4 for heating the tube and a cooling roll 5 having a circumferential surface 53 in which gas expelling grooves 54 are formed. A melt spun ribbon 8 is formed by injecting the molten alloy 6 from the nozzle 6 so as to be collided with the circumferential surface 53 of the cooling roll 5, so that the molten alloy 6 is cooled and then solidified. In this process, gas is likely to enter between a puddle 7 of the molten alloy 6 and the circumferential surface 53, but such gas is expelled by means of the gas expelling grooves 54.

Abstract: A martensitic stainless steel provided includes C: 0.01-0.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy having a composition consisting essentially of about 45 to about 65 atomic % Zr and/or Hf, about 4 to about 7.5 atomic % Ti and/or Nb, about 5 to about 15 atomic % Al and/or Zn, and the balance comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Ni, up to about 10 atomic % Fe, and Y intentionally present in the alloy composition in an amount not exceeding about 0.5 atomic %, such as about 0.2 to about 0.4 atomic % Y, with an alloy bulk oxygen concentration of at least about 1000 ppm on atomic basis.

Abstract: A method for producing a component and/or a coating from a vibration-damping alloy or intermetallic compound includes producing the component and/or the coating via thermal spraying.

Abstract: A hybrid component (30) having a cast single crystal superalloy portion (32) and an attached powder metallurgy material portion (34). The component may be a blade (30) of a gas turbine engine having a single crystal airfoil section and a powder metallurgy material root section. The powder metallurgy material may extend to form a core (36) within the airfoil section and may include cooling passages 38. The single crystal portion has a relatively simple geometry so that casting yields are optimized. The powder metallurgical portion includes the lower stressed and more complicated geometry sections of the component. A method of forming such a component includes casting the single crystal superalloy portion, then using that portion to form part of the mold for forming the powder metallurgy material portion.

Abstract: Rolled, extruded or forged product made of an AlCuMg alloy processed by solution heat treatment, quenching and cold stretching, to be used in the manufacture of aircraft structural elements, with the following composition (% by weight):

Abstract: Nickel-titanium alloys that have been deep drawn in a cold working process have linear pseudoelastic behavior without a phase transformation or onset of stress-induced martensite. A medical device made from a structural element which has been deep drawn and subsequently formed into a desired medical device geometry will experience such linear pseudoelastic behavior.

Abstract: The present invention provides a line pipe of, e.g., the API standard X60 to X100 class. The line pipe has an excellent deformability, as well as excellent low temperature toughness and high productivity, a steel plate used as the material of the steel pipe. Methods for producing the steel pipe and the steel plate are also provided. In particular, a high-strength steel plate excellent in the deformability has a ferrite phase is dispersed finely, and accounts for 5% to 40% in area percentage in a low temperature transformation structure mainly composed of a bainite phase. For example, most grain sizes of the ferrite phase are smaller than the average grain size of the bainite phase. A high-strength steel pipe excellent in deformability is also provided, in which a large diameter steel pipe is produced through forming the steel plate into a pipe shape. The steel pipe has the above-referenced structure, and satisfies the conditions that YS/TS is 0.95 or less and YS×uEL is 5,000 or more.

Abstract: A tire equipped with at least one receiving antenna (2) of a reception device (1) which includes an electronic device (10) intended to be remote controlled by electromagnetic coupling with at least one transmitting antenna (8). This receiving antenna (2) is intended to be connected to the electronic device (10) and is divided into several loop parts (2.1, 2.2) arranged in a parallel circuit, these loop parts (2.1, 2.2) each having a surface (s1, s2), these surfaces (s1, s2) being juxtaposed so that during rolling of the tire the loop parts (2.1, 2.2) are coupled successively and continuously to the transmitting antenna (8).

Abstract: A hollow suspension standard (20) of a vehicle equipped with a system for supplying pressurized air to a tyre through the hub of the wheel has an inner cavity (22) and a seat (21) for housing a wheel hub bearing unit (10). The standard (20) forms a first passage (23) for establishing fluid communication between the inner cavity (22) and the hub-bearing unit (10), and a second passage (24) establishing fluid communication between the inner cavity (22) and a source of pressurized air mounted on board of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing sheets of plasterboard includes forming the sheet; setting the sheet with hydration; and drying while the sheet is being rotated. A barrel is used for drying.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and a method for bonding friction material of clutch pulley. The device and method for bonding friction material of clutch pulley can simplify bonding processes by bonding friction material to a clutch pulley of an electromagnetic clutch for a compressor with a liquid phase adhesive, and improve productivity and prevent bonding error of the friction material by automatically inspecting a coated condition of the liquid phase adhesive.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire has a tread portion, a pair of axially spaced bead areas and a pair of sidewalls. A body ply carcass extends axially between the bead areas and contains three body ply layers which turn-up about the bead areas from inside to outside. Two of the body ply layers are of equal axial lengths with the third body ply layer being considerably less or greater than the other two layers. The highest turn-up end of at least one of the body ply layers has a height of between 42% and 55% of the tire section height.

Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.