Abstract: A sheet punching device that cuts holes in a sheet while punches are entering die holes, in which a plurality of punch trains along each of which a plurality of punches are aligned on a rotating shaft in parallel with the rotating shaft are disposed in the rotation direction of the rotating shaft, and the die holes are disposed in correspondence with the punches of the punch trains.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a saw assembly supporting a saw blade and having a motor for rotatably driving the saw blade, a housing pivotally supporting the saw assembly related to the table in such a manner that the saw assembly is at least laterally pivotable, and a bevel stop mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the saw assembly at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, the bevel stop mechanism comprising a movable rod and first, second and third fixed stop members. The table may be rotatably attached to a base.

Abstract: A transmission structure of a string saw includes an upper suspension arm, a lower suspension arm, a drive lever, a first counterweight, a second counterweight. The first counterweight and the second counterweight are arranged on two sides of the bottom of the drive lever in a symmetric manner. Thus, the drive lever, the lower suspension arm, the upper suspension arm, and the saw blade may be moved upward and downward in a rigid and stable manner by balance of the first counterweight and the second counterweight, so that the saw blade at the high speed may be used to saw the workpiece in a rigid and stable manner, without incurring vibration and noise during the sawing process, thereby enhancing the sawing efficiency and quality.

Abstract: A punch press provided with a punch and die set taking-out/taking-in apparatus 291; a punch taking-out/taking-in arm 367 for performing taking-out/taking-in of a punch P; and a die taking-out/taking-in arm 369 for performing taking-out/taking-in of a die D, wherein taking-out/taking-in of many punches P, dies D accommodated in a punch and die set accommodating portion 282 of a rack 283 is performed by pivoting a punch holding arm 279 which holds a punch P and a die holding arm 281 which holds a die D in a punch and die set exchanging apparatus 23 forward or backward; and delivery of a die is performed between the punch and die set taking-out/taking-in apparatus 291 and the punch and die set exchanging apparatus 23.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing (4) for a saw blade (5) of a jigsaw, comprising a fixing element (15) with a receiving cavity (16) for receiving the end of the saw blade (5) for fixedly clamping and clamping means (17) which engage on the saw blade (5) and which are situated between the saw blade (5) and a wall (20) of the receiving cavity (16) running obliquely in the direction of the saw blade (5), and which means (17) have a substantially circular cross-section, each of which is situated on either side of the saw blade (5).

Abstract: A throw-away tip of which two principal surfaces each comprises a land surface 5 provided along the periphery thereof, a central surface 7 provided on the inside of the land surface 5, a recess (a chip breaker groove) interposed therebetween, and at least one protrusion 8 that extends from the central surface 7 toward the land surface 5, wherein height of the land surface is made equal to the height of at least the top surface of the protrusion 8 so that at least the top surface of the protrusion of the central surface and the land surface both serve as contact surface.

Abstract: A die assembly including a first die with a first die surface and a first cutting rib extending from the first die surface. The first cutting rib includes a first cutting surface parallel to the first die surface. The first cutting rib includes a leg extending from the first die surface to the first cutting surface at a first obtuse angle. A second die includes a second die surface and a second cutting rib extending from the second die surface. The second cutting rib includes a second cutting surface parallel to the second die surface. The second cutting surface is generally parallel to and defines a cutting overlap with the first cutting surface at a cross-section taken through the first and second dies in a cutting position. The cutting rib includes a leg extending from the second die surface to the second cutting surface at a second obtuse angle.

Abstract: An unfinished reinforced multilayer fabric (11), able to produce a finished reinforced multilayer fabric (18) which includes an initial layer (12) of threads (13) parallel with each other, superimposed, with the interpositioning of a binding layer (14) on at least a second layer (12) of threads (13), these also being basically parallel with each other, where the threads (13) of the first layer (12) are set in various directions with respect to the threads (13) of the second layer (12) and the two layers (12) are also joined by a large number of binding threads (15), made of a thermoplastic, or thermosetting type material, or of a material which is water-soluble or soluble in a suitable solvent.

Abstract: A pneumatic motor assembly for a lubricant pump comprises a body which forms a cavity supplied with compressed air, a first hole and a second hole which are formed axially on the side wall of the cavity, a stem, which is slidingly accommodated in the first and second holes and supports, at one end, a piston which moves in a cylinder associated with the body and, at the other end, cooperates with the riser of the pump.

Abstract: The ramped valve yoke is utilized in a hydraulic reciprocating motor. The uniqueness of this valve yoke is the profile of the surface on which a ball-detent mechanism rides. The profile ensures the ball-detent will always snap into a position on either end of the profile and prevents the ball-detent from stopping on the profile. This action ensures the switching valve of a hydraulic reciprocating motor will always be fully engaged in either one of two positions and will never stop half way between positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller bearing, in particular a needle bearing (38). The invention proposes embodying a bearing ring (42) of the needle bearing (38) with a lateral extension (46) with which the needle bearing (38) can be pressed into a bearing seat (48). This has the advantage that a compression of the bearing ring (42) by the bearing seat (48) takes place outside the region of the needles (40) of the needle bearing (38) and consequently, the compression of the bearing seat (48) does not influence a bearing play of the needle bearing (38). The needle bearing (38) is particularly provided for supporting a shaft (24) of a piston pump (16) of a pump unit (10), which shaft supports a cam (26).

Abstract: A halide gas separating and collecting device for separating and collecting halide gas from mixed gas containing the halide gas, wherein at least first and second stage separating membrane modules are stacked in multiple stages. The method comprises: feeding the mixed gas to the inlet of the first stage separating membrane module, feeding the gas passed through the previous separating membrane module to the inlets of the second and subsequent stage separating membrane modules, recycling the gas unpassed through the second and subsequent stage separating membrane modules to the inlet of the first stage separating membrane module, and controlling the flow of gas unpassed through the first stage separating membrane module by a control valve connected to the unpassed gas outlet of the first stage separating membrane module, whereby the halide gas can be separated and collected as unpassed gas at a high density and a high collection rate.

Abstract: The present invention includes a filtered mask enclosure having an exterior portion and interior regions within the exterior portion such that the interior regions have a filtering region and a purging region connected to the filtering region. The present invention further includes a method of removing a first contaminant in a gas phase, a second contaminant in a solid phase, and a third contaminant having an electrical charge from a purge gas and flowing the purge gas through a vicinity of a mask while exposing a wafer with light through the mask.

Abstract: A process for removing at least water and carbon dioxide from a feed gas stream of air, synthesis gas or natural gas is described, comprising the steps of: contacting the feed gas stream with a composite adsorbent comprising silica and metal oxide, wherein the composite adsorbent contains at least 50 wt % silica, to form a first purified gas stream, and regenerating the composite adsorbent at a temperature of 0 to 200° C. The process optionally further comprises contacting the first purified gas stream with a carbon dioxide adsorbent and/or a nitrous oxide or hydrocarbon adsorbent.

Abstract: A dehydrator breather is provided that includes a vessel, a desiccant container, a valve housing coupled to the vessel, and a vent assembly coupled to the valve housing. The vent assembly includes screened ports disposed along a vertical axis of the vent assembly body that allow air to enter and exit the dehydrator breather. The vent assembly, along with a filter placed between a desiccant container and the valve housing, individually and jointly, prevent desiccant that escapes the desiccant container from clogging the valve assembly.

Abstract: An air dryer and reservoir assembly for providing compressed air from an air compressor (20) on a heavy motor vehicle which includes an air dryer (14) connected to receive compressed air from the air compressor (20) and a secondary reservoir (12), including an integral purge volume (34), for storing compressed air which passes through the air dryer (14), with the air dryer (14) and the secondary reservoir (12) being securely attached to a housing (16) to form an air dryer reservoir module (10). A primary reservoir (18) for storing compressed air from the air dryer (14) is located remote from the air dryer reservoir module (10). A pressure equalizing mechanism (57) is disposed between the primary reservoir (18) and the secondary reservoir (12) for keeping pressure in the two reservoirs (12,18) equal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing trace contaminants from a gas stream or flue gas. In one embodiment, the present invention an apparatus for removing a trace contaminant from a gas stream, comprising a gas duct configured to receive a gas stream comprising a trace contaminant; a plurality of substrates disposed within the gas duct; a trace contaminant sorbent disposed on at least a portion of each of the substrates; an isolation device for separating the portion of each of the substrates from the gas stream; and a regenerator for regenerating the trace contaminant sorbent. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method for removing a trace contaminant from a gas stream.

Abstract: A regenerable adsorber for removing VOCs from gas streams consists of a porous monolithic carbon which can be regenerated by heating by passing an electric current through it.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for cleaning the upstream surface (14) of a particulate filter (10) of a heat engine exhaust line, the filter (20) being arranged in a casing (12) having an outlet (22) for exhaust gases. The method comprises a step which consists in circulating a liquid flux through the particulate filter (10) from its downstream surface (18) towards its upstream surface (14) viewed from the direction of exhaust gas flow in the filter. The liquid flux circulated through the particulate filter (10) has a flow rate higher than 50 litres/minute and is distributed over the main part of the downstream surface (18) of the particulate filter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously removing siloxanes and H2O from a waste gas stream containing H2O and siloxanes comprises cooling the waste gas stream in a primary heat exchanger to a temperature of greater than 32° F. to condense a portion of the H2O from the waste gas stream, chilling the waste gas stream in a first gas-refrigerant heat exchanger to a temperature of about −20° F. to condense the siloxanes and freeze the H2O, and then directing the cooled waste gas stream from the primary heat exchanger to a second gas-refrigerant heat exchanger while the first gas-refrigerant heat exchanger is defrosted to remove frozen H2O and siloxanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to woven or knitted fabric and is characterised in that an electrostatic charge is generated by means of friction on the woven or knitted fabric. Said electrostatic charge improves the filtration properties of the fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to analytical instrument-making engineering and can be used for analysing industrial gas and air emissions. The aim of said invention is to increase the sampling efficiency and to reduce, correspondingly the time of sampling. The inventive device for accumulating aerosols from gases comprises an atomiser connected to a gas pumping system, a needle, and a high-tension power supply. The atomiser is embodied in the form of a hollow cylinder provided with a dosing hole which is arranged in the central part of a lateral surface thereof. The gas pumping system comprises a dosing hole of the atomiser with a needle arranged therein. Said needle is provided with a means for moving it in relation to the atomiser. An orthogonal system used for introducing the gas flow through the dosing hole of the atomiser makes it possible to essentially increase (by 6 times) a pumping speed and correspondingly to reduce the time of a sample accumulation.

Abstract: A disposable beverage filter package comprises a flexible and permeable pouch having a sidewall extending downwardly from a top opening to a closed bottom. The pouch is suspended from and supported exclusively by an imperforate impermeable lid configured and arranged to close the top opening and to coact with the pouch in defining an enclosed chamber. A dry beverage medium is loosely contained within the chamber. The lid is piercable to admit a flow of heated liquid under pressure into the chamber, with the permeability of the pouch being such that the thus admitted liquid is retained temporarily in the chamber for infusion with the beverage medium before permeating through and flowing downwardly along the exterior of the sidewall as a liquid beverage.

Abstract: An enclosed hopper receives popped kettle corn input when in a substantially horizontal position supported atop a frame and, once moved to a dispensing location, is rotated to a vertical position substantially perpendicular to the frame, where hingeably coupled spouts are openable to effectuate the dropping of the popped kettle corn into a dispensing bag by gravity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a working chamber for an electrical household food processor, comprising a vessel (1) and a lid (3), the vessel and the lid comprising hinge means (10). The invention is characterised in that the hinge means (10) comprise two matching nesting surfaces (7, 8), one (7) integral with the lid (3) and the other (8) integral with the vessel (1), having at least along one pivot axis a series of at least partly circular sections perpendicular to said pivot axis.

Abstract: An Air Core™ cooking vessel has an outer shell, an inner shell disposed inside the outer shell forming an inner space between the outer and inner shells. The inner space formed between the outer and inner shells by interlocking the outer edges of the top flange of the inner shell to outer edges of the bottom flange of the outer shell preserves heat and traps moisture during cooking.

Abstract: A sanitary hose coupler attachable in a fluid pressure-tight, void-free connection to a resiliently deformable hose for conveying liquid food or drug products under pressure, which is releasably coupleable in a fluid pressure-tight connection to a compatible coupler, comprises an elongated tubular connector body having a rearwardly protruding frusto-conically tapered nose piece forcibly insertable into the bore of a hose, a hollow cylindrical compression member which has through its length a central frusto-conically shaped bore and a clamping member for exerting a compression force couple on the compression member and connector body, thereby pressing the tapered inner wall surface of the compression member into a fluid pressure-tight seal with the outer surface of an end portion of the hose which is expanded by insertion of the nose piece into the hose bore.

Abstract: An electrode unit 25 applied with a high voltage and a grounded earth plate 26 are disposed in an oil bath 21 in a mutually opposed relationship, and an electric field shielding layer 22 made of insulation material is disposed so as to surround a frying region between the electrode unit and the earth plate 26, with the electrode unit 25 being applied with the high voltage to create a high-voltage weak current in the frying region. For this reason, a safety of a user can be enhanced, permitting the high-voltage weak current to afford a preferable influence to food material.

Abstract: The present invention is a bakery product produced by compressing stacked sheets of dough into a laminate and baking the laminate. The bakery product includes a first sheet of dough and a second sheet of dough. The first sheet of dough has a first grain direction. The second sheet of dough has a second grain direction. The second sheet of dough is positioned in facing engagement on the first sheet of dough to form a laminate of dough, wherein the first and second grain directions are positioned generally not parallel with respect to each other. The present invention is also directed to the apparatus and method used for producing the above-described bakery product.

Abstract: Said machine is intended for the food industry for the sterilization of products (88) by applying high pressures at 4,000 bars. The machine includes a chamber (1) which adopts a horizontal position and has input/output mouths (5) on both ends. The plugs (6) for closing said chamber (1) are placed on a fixed yoke (4) in relation to which the chamber (81) can move transversally in the opening position so that the chamber can be inserted in the transport line (7) of the products (8) to be processed in such a way that the loading of a batch of products to be processed and the unloading of products already processed take place simultaneously once the chamber (1) has been inserted into said line (7). Transversal displacement of the chamber (1) into the yoke (4) makes it possible to close and pressurize the chamber.

Abstract: A method for deaerating food puree or juice is characterised in that between the egress of the puree or juice from a straining or refining machine and its entry in a subsequent enzymatic deactivator a deaeration stage of the puree or juice is provided.

Abstract: A twine knotter (10) for bale compactors comprises a knotting frame (11) with a knotting hook (9), supported rotatably on a knotting hook shaft (40), which forms a swivel pin in the knotting frame (11); with a hook part (41), projecting laterally from the knotting hook shaft (40), which hook part has a continuous through-opening (52) with an approximately rectangular cross section, this opening extending in the plane formed by the knotting hook shaft (40) and the hook part (41), the side boundaries of the opening being formed by cheeks (63, 64). A knotting tongue (44) is supported on the knotting hook (9) with freedom to pivot around a pivot pin (43), which is perpendicular to the plane formed by the knotting hook shaft (40) and the hook part (41) and which passes transversely through cooperating bores (65, 66, 67) in the cheeks (63, 64) and the knotting tongue (44).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a briquetting press for briquetting metal chips. The aim of the invention is to produce stable briquettes/pressed components. The actual length (Lact) of the pressed component is obtained by applying pressure (Pmax/Preq) using at least one pressing ram (1, 2) and measuring the length with a measuring device (5, 6). The measured value is compared to a desired nominal value (Lnom) and a difference value (&Dgr;) is subsequently determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a surface quality variable (300) in one or more fibre webs (3) in a shoe calender (1) comprising one or more calender nips. In each calender nip of the shoe calender, the overall loading pressure of the shoe element (8) and the loading pressure difference between the leading edge (8′) and the trailing edge (8″) of the shoe element are controlled so as to achieve minimum difference between the determined values (300″) for the surface quality variables of the fibre web and the set values (300′) for the same quality variables after the shoe calender.

Abstract: A method of laser-assisted pressing is used to adjust the pressing position with a laser projector and an impressible element while pressing an opaque object. The apparatus in this invention is characterized by a platform, a pressing unit with at least one press head, and at least one laser projector for projecting a laser beam to form a light area. The press head presses the impressible element to form a pressure mark indicating the pressing position. The light area is then adjusted to match the pressure mark. Finally, the relative positioning of the platform and the pressing unit is adjusted to match the light area with the area to be pressed. Thus the pressing position will be accurate in the pressing process.

Abstract: A stamp, comprising a stamping case; a rail provided inside said stamping case, having a locus of making a U-turn on a stamping surface of a stamp; and a strip belt for sliding along said rail by being engaged with the rail, attached a plurality of stamping surfaces at predetermined intervals and provided with a tab protruding outside of said stamping case.

Abstract: A multicolor printing method using a plurality of ink drums each being loaded with a respective master and a system therefore are disclosed. A plurality of removable ink drums replaceable with each other are fed with respective masters by fixed master feeding devices smaller in number than ink drums via the replacement of the drums and are used for printing. The method and system of the present invention are low cost and enhance downsizing and accurate registration between the masters.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing material on a surface of an electronic substrate includes a frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support the electronic substrate, a stencil coupled to the frame having at least one aperture to receive a material to be deposited through the aperture onto the surface of the electronic substrate, a controller that controls dispensing of material on the substrates, and a vibration system, coupled to one of the stencil, the frame and the substrate support, and coupled to the controller, that introduces a vibration to the stencil, wherein the vibration has a frequency controlled by the controller based on characteristics of at least one of the material, the stencil and the electronic substrate. Release of material from the apertures is accomplished while the vibration is applied to the stencil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a top part of a screen printing machine, wherein the bearing elements (4,4a) for the screen printing stencil (2) are respectively and directly guided and held on lateral longitudinal guide elements (10,11) by means of carriages (9), enabling said bearing elements (4, 4a) to be adjusted in relation to each other and to be fixed. Said configuration makes it possible for the screen printing stencil (2) to be held in a stable and exact manner, irrespective of the size thereof. According to the invention, one of the bearing elements (4a) can also be raised in order to lift the screen printing stencil (2) when pressed against the other bearing element (4). The bearing elements (4, 4a) are thus respectively held on the carriers thereof (7,8) by means of pivoting hinges (5, 6).

Abstract: A tape dispenser having printing means for printing the tape being dispensed is disclosed to include a main body holding a tape roll holder, a printing wheel, a tape cutter, and an ink supply unit. The printing wheel has a cylindrical base of hard material, and a plurality of protruded portions protruded from the periphery of the cylindrical base and forming a printing surface around the periphery of the cylindrical base and coaxial to the cylindrical base. The ink supplying unit has a housing detachably mounted on the main body for receiving ink therein, a porous ink soaking layer mounted inside the housing and adapted to soak the ink, and a fabric ink applying layer covered on the porous ink soaking layer and partially exposed to the outside of the housing in contact with the printing surface of the printing wheel.

Abstract: Fingerprint-ready image templates are used to facilitate the creation of fingerprint art. An image template is formed by a fingerprint-ready image including within it at least one fingerprint-sized area—a completed image is formed by inserting a fingerprint into the fingerprint-sized area, and if desired, coloring the image or drawing a scene around the image. In one technique, the image template is formed on a stamping implement (such as for use with an inkpad), which is used to stamp the image template onto paper in preparation for fingerprint insertion. In another technique, an entire scene is produced including one or more fingerprint-ready image template(s).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which combines an interchangeable ink cassette assembly and a printing press drawer. The ink cassette which includes an ink pan, an anilox roll, and a meter roll may be removably attached to a printing press drawer such that the ink pan and the rolls can be removed as an integral unit from the printing press. Removal of the ink pan and rolls facilitates cleaning of the rolls and the pan. Further, a second assembly may quickly replace the removed assembly to reduce significantly the downtime of the press.

Abstract: A flexographic machine comprising at least one inking unit that has lateral supporting means for a doctor body that forms at least partially an inking chamber and supports at least one first doctor blade and at least one second doctor blade; the inking unit further comprises elements for contrasting the inflection of the doctor body that occurs when the inking unit is in the active condition; the elements that contrast the inflection of the doctor body comprise elements adapted to apply a contrasting flexural action to the doctor body, at least when the inking unit is in the active condition; the contrasting flexural action is substantially equal and opposite to the flexural action affecting the doctor body when the inking unit is in the active condition.

Abstract: An independent mandrel trip system wherein a mandrel support block retaining a mandrel is connected to a shaft mounting block in a manner such that the mandrel support block can be reciprocatingly retracted and extended relative to the shaft mounting block in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel.

Abstract: A process of forming a color image element with color-forming photopolymer layer(s), the color image element so formed, and a digital imaging system is provided. A single subtractive working color-sensitive, photopolymerizable layer on a substrate which, upon exposure to an actinic radiation source reflected from a digital light processor accurately reproduces a desired digital color image in the photopolymerizable layer. The use of multiple layers of color specific photopolymers enable a full color image to be formed upon the substrate by this process.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate support is provided which becomes a support of a PS plate which has excellent ability to withstand repeated printing, and in which defects in appearance, such as dirtying and the like, do not occur. Also provided are a method of manufacturing the lithographic printing plate support and a PS plate which has such merits.

Abstract: A photosensitive printing plate having a thickness of about 3 mm can be readily used on a printing machine set for use with a photosensitive printing plate having a thickness of about 7 mm. There is provided a flexographic printing pad which facilitates combined use of a photosensitive printing plate having a thickness of about 7 mm and that having a thickness of about 3 mm, enables an improvement in ease of replacement of a photosensitive printing plate, and ensures a high printing characteristic. A base sheet 1 serving a flexographic printing pad has a magnet section 10, a cushion section 20, and a polyester film 30. The magnet section 10 and the cushion section 20 are arranged side by side in the same layer. One surface of the magnet section 10 and that of the cushion section 20 are bonded to the polyester film 30.

Abstract: The invention relates an automated adjusting arm assembly for conveniently and quickly loading printing press cylinders into a printing press such that proper initial ink and impression settings result without operator adjustment. The assembly includes two stationary plates and movable plates connected to the stationary plates by a plurality of wheels. The movable plates in conjunction with a catch or a capture knob assembly thereon are adapted to lower a printing press roll onto an anilox and/or an impression roll in the printing press.

Abstract: A pearlescent honeycomb material and an apparatus and method for making expandable pearlescent honeycomb structures suitable for use as window coverings. In one embodiment, a pearlescent material is prepared and then folded into tubular strips. These folded tubular strips with adhesive lines applied to them are fed continuously through a cutter which cuts them into predetermined lengths. The cut strips are then accelerated to a stacker for further processing before the next cut strip arrives. In another embodiment, webs of material are fed continuously in a downstream direction, adhesive lines are applied, a middle web is slitted into strips, and the strips bonded along opposite edges to the outer webs. By choosing for the outer webs transparent or porous material, and for the middle web opaque material, a light or air controlling honeycomb structure results.

Abstract: Errors may occur in a detonating system that consists of several detonating circuits when the connection—the logging-on—of detonators is effected to the buses of a logger which in turn is connected to a blaster. Connecting is effected, particularly in opencast-mining operations, under conditions that may lead to damage, not visible at first, in particular to the insulation of the detonators and also of the detonating lines. Errors may occur in the transmission of data, for example as a result of loss or falsification of the signals to be transmitted or as a result of intrusion of signals from an extraneous detonator.