Abstract: The present invention relates to a segmented subcalibre projectile (1) subdivisible into a number of separate segments contiguous with each other at least initially to form an integral projectile of united segments or submunitions (5). The advantage with this subcalibre projectile is that since the segments or submunitions (5) are arranged sequentially after each other, each one comprises an explosive charge (7) initiatable by a very powerful shock and encased in an outer casing (6) of hard material such that the projectile in integral form can be used directly against heavy armour, and by means of dispersion of the various segments can also be used against aircraft.

Abstract: A projectile body having a groove-shaped recess (2), in which a guide band (3) is disposed. To permit use of a relatively wide guide band (3), while preventing the band from being destroyed as the projectile body (1) passes through the gun barrel, and preventing significant copper-plating of the barrel, the guide band (3) is assembled from two partial guide bands (5, 6), with the relatively narrow, first partial band (5), which faces the base (7) of the projectile, comprising copper or a copper alloy and providing a seal against the propellant gases acting on the projectile rear under high pressure. The second, considerably wider partial guide band (6) essentially comprises plastic, and includes at least one hollow space (11), which lends it adequate deformation reserves with respect to the high surface pressure acting on this partial guide band (6) when the projectile body (1) passes through the barrel.

Abstract: An articulated railway bogie connector 10 is shown comprising a male connector component 12 and a female connector component 14. The articulated connector 10 is adapted to pivotally mount to a bolster 54 of a railway bogie 50. The male and female connector components 12, 14 are arranged to be welded to a skeletal body of adjacent railway wagons. The male and female connector components 12, 14 each include a pair of constant contact sidebearer outrigger brackets and associated wear plates located. The outrigger brackets such as 16A/B are in the form of a pair of wing members cast integral with and extending laterally of the male connector component 12. However the wing members such as 16A/B may be welded or otherwise formed integral with, in this instance, the male connector component 12. The outrigger brackets or wing members 16A/B and 18A/B are adapted for fixing of a wear plate which is arranged in use to contact corresponding constant contact sidebearers mounted to the articulated bogie 50.

Abstract: An effluent disposal apparatus for railways includes a storage tank (7) adapted to be fitted to a railway vehicle. The tank has an inlet (6) for receiving effluent, an outlet (8) for release of the effluent stored in the tank; and an effluent release valve (9) moveable between a closed position in which effluent is prevented from passing through the outlet, and an open position in which effluent is allowed to pass through the outlet. A control means (13) controls operation of the valve in response to an effluent release signal generated by release signal generation means (10, 11) to automatically open the release valve to release the effluent from the tank when the vehicle is at a pre-determined position with respect to an effluent receptacle located under or alongside the track (2).

Abstract: A double pulley device comprises a pair of sheaves arranged in line inside a reverse U-shaped metal support flange-plate, each sheave being mounted rotating free on a fixed spindle of the flange-plate. At least one orifice for the passage of a snap-hook, is situated between the two spindles of the sheaves, so that the fixing point of the snap-hook is positioned above the point of contact of the sheaves with the cable. One of the wings of the flange-plate is arranged to enable the mobile finger of the snap-hook to be opened when the double pulley device is fitted onto the cable.

Abstract: A swing motion rail road freight car truck is provided that has a truck bolster and a pair of side frames, the truck bolster being mounted transversely relative to the side frames. The side frames have spring seats for the groups of springs. The springs seats may be rigidly mounted in the side frames. Friction dampers are provided in inboard and outboard pairs. The biasing force on the dampers urges then to that act between the bolster ands and sideframes to resist parallelogram deflection of the truck. The bearing adapters and sideframe pedestal seats interact on a rolling linear contact interface that has a relatively small radius of curvature.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto a composition comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1):

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink set for ink jet recording comprising at least one “self-dispersion type pigment ink containing water and a pigment dispersible in water without a dispersing agent” and at least one “light-color resin-containing pigment ink containing water and a pigment made dispersible in water with a resin, wherein the concentration of the pigment is one-half or less the concentration of the pigment contained in the self-dispersion type pigment ink”. Also disclosed is an ink jet recording process for conducting ink jet recording using the ink set described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink set for ink jet recording comprising at least one “resin-containing pigment ink containing water and a pigment made dispersible in water with a resin” and at least one “self-dispersion type pigment ink containing water and a pigment dispersible in water without a dispersing agent”, wherein the ink set is constituted so that the at least one resin-containing pigment ink and the at least one self-dispersion type pigment ink correspond to each other in terms of hue. Also disclosed is an ink jet recording process for conducting ink jet recording using the ink set described above, wherein the resin-containing pigment ink contained in the ink set is used for paper exclusive to ink jet recording, and the self-dispersion type pigment ink contained in the ink set is used for plain paper.

Abstract: An ink set having a yellow ink containing at least one yellow dye, a magenta ink containing at least one magenta dye, and a cyan ink containing at least one cyan dye, wherein an oxidation potential of the magenta dye and an oxidation potential of the cyan dye are each higher than 0.8 V (vs SCE), and an inkjet recording method using the ink set.

Abstract: The invention is in a composition which is useful to dampen noise and vibrations which in composition can be applied to and adhered to a substrate. The composition comprises an emulsion or dispersion of asphalt in water and fillers. Preferably the fillers are alkaline earth metal or alkaline metal carbonates, or sulfates. In another embodiment, the invention is a process for applying a damping composition to a substrate which comprises contacting a composition of an emulsion of asphalt in water and a filler with a substrate. Preferably the asphalt emulsion on the surface of the substrate is exposed to a source of heat so as to dry the composition on the substrate. In a preferred embodiment the substrate is a surface in an automobile such as the floor-board, trunk well, wheel well, rocker panel or underbody.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pigment, filler or mineral containing a natural calcium carbonate, treated with one of more providers of H3O+ ions and gaseous CO2, allowing a reduction in the weight of paper for a constant surface area without loss of physical properties when it is used as a pigment or coating filler for the said paper. In particular, the invention concerns a pigment, filler or mineral containing a natural calcium carbonate or dolomite or mixtures of talc and calcium carbonate, of kaolin and carbonate or carbonate alone or in combination with natural and/or synthetic fibres or similar, treated with one or more medium-strong or strong providers of H3O+ ions in the presence of gaseous CO2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a treatment method comprising injection of oxygen into the liquid steel works slag, adding and dissolving in the slag alumina and lime sources, and optionally silica and iron sources and cooling the slag until solidification, the additions being carried out in such amounts and the cooling being performed at such speed that the resulting slag has a miner-alogical composition having one of the following constituting element (a) an amorphous glassy phase; (b) a first group of phases (1) consisting, in weight percentages, of 10-40 CA, 20-50 C2AS, 30-50 C6AF2 and 10-30 C2S; (c) a second group of phases (2) consisting, in weight percentages, of 20-40 C2F, 10-30 C2AS, 20-50 C6AF7 and 10-40 C2S, and (d) a mixture of amorphous glassy phase and of the first or second group of phases. The invention is applicable to hydraulic binders.

Abstract: An extendable table comprising a frame having legs, and first and second table top portions movably attached to the frame. The first table top portion has an end defining a cut-out. The second table top portion has an end that is opposite to the end of the first table top portion and which defines a cut-out that is generally aligned with to the cut-out defined by the end of the first table top portion. The first and second table top portions are movable toward each other so that the ends of the first and second table top portions abut each other and the cut-outs cooperate to form an opening for receiving an umbrella support post. The first and second table top portions are movable away from each other so as to form a space between the first and second table top portions which exposes a portion of the frame. A center table top portion is removably positioned on the portion of the frame exposed within the space between the first and second table top portions.

Abstract: The device relates to a device for leveling the coal filled in the retort of a coke oven, comprising a leveler bar (2) connected with a leveler bar drive (1) that can be moved into and out of the retort (4) through a leveling opening (3), and performs a leveling movement back and forth in the retort (4). According to the invention, the leveler bar (2) has a rake blade (5) on its front end with a width that can be adjusted by an operating device (6) arranged in the leveler bar (2).

Abstract: A process for the generation of energy by the combustion of silicon compounds having the bonds Si—C, Si—O, Si—Si and/or Si—H is described. Such compounds are appropriate energy carriers as alternative with respect to hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Provided is a regenerative thermal waste incineration system for incinerating industrial waste sludge, urban waste, food refuse and sewage sludge originating from final by-products of chemical factory or sewage treatment plant using a regenerative thermal material.

Abstract: A sewing method and apparatus, for closing the axial end of a tubular article, such as a hosiery toe, consisting in moving the article along a guiding path, formed by two adjacent laminas faced by a sewing head, in two opposite directions so as to make the article advance with respect to the sewing head during formation of a first stitched seam, retracting the article to return upstream of the sewing head after formation of the first stitched seam, and make the article advance again during formation of the second stitched seam, to close the article by two sewing lines, using a single sewing head.

Abstract: A watercraft docking system for use with watercraft facilitates unassisted docking of the watercraft by preventing the watercraft from engaging the dock at either approach or departure. A simple reconfiguration of the watercraft docking system allows the watercraft to remain affixed to the dock while still reacting to external forces, such as wind, waves, and other phenomena. Accordingly, an individual can fully operate a recreational watercraft without the aid of another individual while reducing or eliminating the risk of potential damage resulting from contact between the watercraft and the dock.

Abstract: A swivel/quick release device having a shaft adapted to receive a load at one end operated associated with a bearing means at its other end; a housing in which said shaft is slidably mounted.

Abstract: A safety device to prevent a passenger from becoming injured during a crash, severe weather conditions, or other event that could cause bodily harm. The safety device comprises a substantially fracture resistant spherical shell and at least one harnessed passenger seat.

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.

Abstract: Pennants of high quality have first and second exposed layers preferably with a stiffener layer disposed therebetween and bonded thereto. Appliqués are applied to the first layer, the appliqués being in the form of embroidered images of graphic art works of photographic images. Direct embroidery can also applied to the first layer. The pennant in one embodiment has a front and back layer and in another either embodiment, an appliqué with a photographic image is fixed with stitching, preferably in the form of embroidery, around the periphery of the appliqué. The pennant may be mounted in a rigid frame having a triangular shape or rectangular shape.

Abstract: A toxic material sensor coating that may be used to indicate when a pet or has come into contact with a pesticide or other hazardous chemical is described. The sensor coating will change color upon exposure to subject chemicals. The sensor material may be positioned on a pet's collar or tag by means of an adhesive backing. The sensor material may be removable so that when one sensor device is spent, the device can be removed and a new sensor/indicator can be positioned in its place.

Abstract: A three dimensional photonic crystal and layer-by-layer processes of fabricating the photonic crystal. A templated substrate is exposed to a plurality of first microspheres made of a first material, the first material being of a type that will bond to the templated substrate and form a self-passivated layer of first microspheres to produce a first layer. The first layer is exposed to a plurality of second microspheres made of a second material, the second material being of a type that will bond to the first layer and form a self-passivated layer of second microspheres. This layering of alternating first and second microspheres can be repeated as desired to build a three dimensional photonic crystal of desired geometry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the efficiency of epitaxially grown quantum dot semiconductor components having at least one quantum dot layer. The efficiency of semiconductor components containing an active medium consisting of quantum dots is often significantly below the theoretically possible values. The inventive method enables the efficiency of the relevant component to be clearly increased without substantially changing the growth parameters of the various epitaxial layers. In order to improve the efficiency of the component, the crystal is morphologically changed when the growth of the component is interrupted at the point in the overall process at which the quantum dots of a layer have just been covered. The growth front is smoothed at the same time, leading to, for example, a reduction in waveguide loss as the thickness of the waveguide is more homogeneous if the relevant component has one such waveguide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid coating device (10) comprising a rotor housing (12) accommodating one or more spray rotors (22). The spray rotors (22) comprise a drive device (46), a drive shaft (42), a bearing element (50) and a spray disk (38). The spray disk (38) is arranged above the bearing element (50). According to the invention, maintenance and lifespan of the liquid coating device (10) are improved significantly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing a finish product with the concurrent in-line addition of an additive to the finish product onto vehicles in a vehicle wash station includes providing a base product, adding the additive to the base product to create a resultant solution, and applying the resultant solution to the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for liquid treatment of a defined area of a wafer-shaped article, especially of a wafer, near the edge, in which the liquid is applied to a first surface, flows essentially radially to the outside to the peripheral-side edge of the wafer-shaped article and around this edge onto the second surface, the liquid wetting a defined section near the edge on the second surface and thereupon being removed from the wafer-shaped article.

Abstract: The paint-spraying apparatus exhibits a supply line 7 for coating material, extending from the color changer to the atomizer. Cut-off valves 26, 27 installed in the supply line delimit an insulating section 25 of said supply line, which insulating section is associated with means 28 to 32 for emptying and flushing said insulating section 25. A voltage divider 16 is connected in parallel to said insulating section 25. When colors are changed, the residual coating material present in said voltage divider 16 can be moved into the empty insulating section 25, after which it is forced by means of slugs back through the entire supply line 7 to the color changer 1, and is thus reclaimed.

Abstract: Plasma processing equipment includes a process, a cover covering the top of the process chamber, a wafer chuck disposed in the process chamber, a pressure regulating system including a pressure regulating plate situated at the bottom surface of the cover, and an elevating mechanism for adjusting the position of the pressure regulating plate, and a measuring device including at least one visual display for use in calibrating the pressure regulating system.

Abstract: The invention continuously deposits materials used to grow a thin film onto a moving tape. The invention preferably uses a pay-out reel and take-up reel to respectively dispense and spool the tape substrate at a constant rate. The invention preferably uses a series of stages to form the thin film on the tape, and includes at least one reactor or reaction chamber to deposit one or more materials onto the tape substrate that is used to form the superconductor layer, and one or more chambers to deposit buffer layers between the film and the metal tape substrate or between layers of film, as well as for the deposition of coating layers. The invention also preferably uses transition chambers between the stages to isolate each stage from the other stages.

Abstract: There is provided a plasma treatment apparatus that carries out plasma treatment on an article, with which it is possible to make the plasma density uniform. A plasma treatment vessel houses a semiconductor wafer and a treatment gas is introduced into the plasma treatment vessel. A lower electrode is provided inside the plasma treatment vessel and the semiconductor wafer is placed onto the lower electrode. An upper electrode that has a plurality of holes formed therein and has a dome shape that is upwardly convex, is provided above the lower electrode in the plasma treatment vessel. A height of the upper electrode from the lower electrode becomes greater from an outside of the lower electrode to a center of the lower electrode.

Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide a plasma CVD apparatus and method of forming a high quality thin film having an excellent uniformity of thickness on a large-sized substrate. A plasma CVD apparatus of the invention comprises, in a reaction chamber, an inductively coupled electrode which is straight line or folded back at the center and has a feeding portion at the first end and a grounded portion at the second end, wherein the electrode has a diameter of 10 mm or less partially or entirely between the feeding portion and the grounded portion, the diameter of the electrode is changed, or the electrode is partially or entirely covered with a dielectric, and whereby high frequency power is fed so as to establish a standing wave of natural number multiple of a half wavelength between the feeding portion and the grounded portion or between the feeding and grounded portions and the turning portion.

Abstract: A multi-inlet arc chamber typically used in the emission of electrons from a plasma-forming gas in a plasma flood system. The chamber includes multiple gas inlet openings for flow of the gas into the chamber to increase turbulent flow of the gas in the chamber. Over time, the turbulent-flowing gas tends to contact various points rather than the same point or points on a filament in the chamber, as electrical current flows through the filament and electrons are emitted from the gas typically for the neutralization of positive charges on an ion-implanted semiconductor wafer substrate. Consequently, the filament is less susceptible to burnout and breakage and has an extended lifetime.

Abstract: Introducing at least one metal such as cobalt, molybdenum, metal carbonyl, tungsten, platinum, or other suitable metal to a focused ion beam. Introducing the focused ion beam to a substrate within a processing chamber. Forming at least one layer over a substrate. Applying heat to the layer by, for example, a laser.

Abstract: A second metal mask (13) having a screen part (13A) provided with a plurality of parallel, fine slits (13a) arranged at very small intervals is placed on a base plate (12) serving also as a first metal mask and provided with a plurality of windows (18) defining regions in which a material is to be deposited. One end of the second metal mask (13) is fastened to the base plate (12) by a mask clamp (20) and the other end of the same is fastened to a slider (23). Resilient force is applied to the slider (23) by compression coil springs (30). Thus, the screen part (13A) of the second metal mask (13) is tensioned and thereby the slits (13a) are stretched straight and are extended at predetermined pitches. A substrate (17) placed on the second mask (13) is subjected to a vacuum evaporation process to form fine patterns on the substrate (17) in a gang-patterning mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for depositing especially crystalline layers on especially crystalline substrates by means of reaction gases fed to a heated process chamber. Said process chamber is formed by the cavity of an especially multi-part graphite tube arranged in a reactor housing that especially comprises quartz walls. Said reactor housing, in the area of the process chamber, is enclosed by a high-frequency coil and the space between the reactor housing wall and the graphite tube is filled with a graphite foam sleeve. In order to improve heat insulation, the graphite foam sleeve is fully slit. The slot is wider than the maximum thermal elongation of the graphite foam sleeve in the peripheral direction to be expected when the device is heated up to process temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vaporizer constituted of a dispersing section 8 and a vaporizing section 22. The dispersing section 8 comprises a gas introduction port 4 for introducing a carrier gas 3 under pressure into a gas passage, means for feeding raw material solutions 5a and 5b to the gas passage, and a gas outlet 7 for delivering the carrier gas containing the raw material solutions to the vaporizing section 22. The vaporizing section 22 comprises a vaporizing tube 20 having one end connected to a reaction tube of the MOCVD system and having the other end connected to the gas outlet 7 of the dispersing section 8, and heating means for heating the vaporizing tube 20. The vaporizing section 22 serves to heat and vaporize the raw material solution containing carrier gas 3 delivered from the dispersing section 8. The dispersing section 8 includes a dispersing section body 1 having a cylindrical hollow portion, and a rod 10 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical hollow portion.

Abstract: A work-piece deflection management system including: (a) a first and a second vacuum chambers, each said vacuum chamber having an air-bearing seal circumscribing one of its sides, and (b) a work-piece plate; wherein the air-bearing seals are aligned to face one-another with the work-piece plate respectively there-between, allowing the work-piece to be laterally slid with respect to the air-bearing seals while maintaining a first predefined vacuum level within the first vacuum chamber and maintaining a second predefined vacuum level within the second vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A process chamber window assembly is described. The process chamber window has an opening in a chamber body, a quartz window plane located on the opening and sealed with a O-ring and a buffer pad with an opening having the same shape as the quartz window pane located thereon. The window also has a view port located in the buffer pad and a fixed frame located on the view port. Screws through a plurality of screw holes in the fixed frame, the view port, the buffer pad and the chamber body fasten the window assembly to the chamber body.

Abstract: A milking parlor having a plurality of translatable shuttle stalls allows for presentation of animals to be milked and corresponding release of the animals, independent of the milking status of additional animals. The shuttle stalls can be disposed in a herringbone or perpendicular orientation with respect to a corresponding operator pit, wherein the operator pit can accommodate human or robotic devices for implementing the milking process.

Abstract: A modular milking parlor has a rigid frame on which the components of the milking parlor such as milking stations and cow control systems are mounted. The milking parlor frame includes a rectangular frame base and upright members extending upwardly from the frame base. The modular parlor can be conveniently shipped as a unit by attaching wheeled carriages to the frame of the modular parlor and elevating the milking parlor by operating jacks on the carriages attached to the wheels. The modular milking parlor as supported by the wheels may be rolled to a truck which transports the modular parlor to the installation site, and can be rolled on the wheels from the truck to the position at which the modular parlor is to be installed, at which point the carriage jacks are operated to drop the modular parlor on the ground, and the carriages are removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary parlour for milking of animals, especially cows (1). The parlour includes a rotary platform (2) having dividing members (3) arranged to divide the platform (2) into stalls. The dividing members (3) have a substantially straight extension between a first end (4) and a second end (5). The dividing members (3) are each connected to a feeding trough (7) constituting a unit arranged tumably around a vertical axis (8). A center (9) of the feeding trough (7) is located at a distance from a vertical plane (10) extending through he first (4) and second (5) ends of the dividing member (3). By such an arrangement of the feeding trough (7) in relation to the dividing member, it is possible for the animals to stand in a naturally straight position and to eat from the feeding troughs (7) during the milking operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a screening tool which enables the investigator to test complex behavioral effects of pharmaceutical compounds and to behavioral test procedures for psychopharmacological animal models employing this screening tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated birdhouse/bird feeder unit comprising a housing including a base with an integrated lip so as to act as a perch, a first section forming a birdhouse, a second section forming a bird feeder, and a roof. The unit contains a common vertical wall forming a vertical wall between the birdhouse and the bird feeder. The roof of the integrated unit includes a first section above the bird feeder section which can move between an open position and a closed position for filling the bird feeder with bird food, and a second roof section above the birdhouse section which can move between open and closed positions for cleaning the birdhouse section.

Abstract: A kennel floor system for use in a building including a lower floor unit and an upper floor unit supported on walls that extend between the lower and upper floor units.

Abstract: A manure collection device (10) for a quadruped, having: a manure collection receptacle (12); a support Harness (28) for said manure collection receptable (12); wherein said support harness (28) is configured to support said manure collection receptacle adjacent said anus of said rump of said quadruped or substantially reaward of said rump of said quadruped, so that said manure is collected substantially above said level of said legs of said quadruped.

Abstract: A method of operating a power system is includes operating an internal combustion engine so as to produce an engine vacuum, and advancing air into a fuel reformer with the engine vacuum. The method also includes advancing reformate gas produced by the fuel reformer to a component such as the intake of the engine, an emission abatement device, or a fuel cell. A power system operated by such a method is also disclosed.