Abstract: The storage device for gaming chips with a memory electronic circuit includes a tray with a plurality of columns adapted to receive stacked chips and equipped with antennas associated with an electronic unit able to communicate in read/write mode with the chips in each column. Each antenna includes a ferrite rod surrounded by a conductive wire coil and having at each end two plane ferrite lugs lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the rod to form a wide V-shape, the free ends of the lugs being disposed face-to-face in pairs at the two ends of two adjacent columns.

Abstract: A shooting system is disclosed for visibly displaying a hit point of an optical bullet without the need for deforming or enlarging a bullet mark of the optical bullet on a target. The shooting system of the present invention has a display device for simultaneously displaying first data indicative of a bullet mark at a hit point of an optical bullet on the target, set in a predetermined size and shape, and second data indicative of the position of the hit point of the optical bullet on the target. In this way, the hit point of the optical bullet is visibly displayed by the second data without the need for enlarging or deforming the bullet mark of the optical bullet.

Abstract: A laser gun for recreation has a body, a laser device, an air start system and a firing device. The body has a barrel with a bottom and a handle is formed at the bottom. The laser device is mounted in the body and has a laser generator that produces and emits a laser beam through a muzzle of the barrel when a laser switch is closed. The air start system provides the compressed air to switch the laser switch on when a trigger of the firing device is squeezed. The compressed air escaping through exhaust holes generates a gunshot like sound and a movement to the laser gun when the laser gun is fired to simulate a real gun.

Abstract: A shooting exercise allows multiple shooters to shoot laser beams simultaneously at a target with several receivers with a laser gun. First, each laser gun held by each shooter is tuned to a unique frequency. Second, the shooters simultaneously shoot laser beams at the target. Third, receivers on the target register target hits. Fourth, a hit signal is sent to a host by the receiver when a receiver is struck by a laser beam. Fifth, the host processes the hit signals and produces a result. Then, the results are displayed on a monitor to show the hits of each shooter. Finally, a speaker sends out a sound.

Abstract: A wire wound flexible shaft has layers of wire wound one upon another, with a dry film of lubricant bonded to the outer surfaces of a number of the outer layers; or if desired, to the outer surfaces of all layers of the shaft. The lubricant is applied by preheating the partially completed flexible shaft to a temperature substantially above 212° F. but below the decomposition temperature of the lubricant. A liquid medium comprising a carrier and particles of the lubricant is sprayed onto the shaft surface, causing the liquid to vaporize and the lubricant particles to be deposited on the shaft. One or more successive wire layers may then be wound onto the partially completed shaft and the spraying step repeated. Thereafter the shaft is heated to cause the lubricant particles to bond to the adjacent wire layers and to reduce internal stresses in the shaft.

Abstract: A tripot joint (10) includes a tripot housing (12) having three guide channels (24) receiving three corresponding trunnions (20) of a tripot spider (16). A ball assembly (28) is mounted on each of the trunnions (20) and received in the guide channels (24). The ball assembly includes an inner ball (30), and outer ball (40), and a complement of roller elements (52). The inner balls (30) are slidable axially on the roller elements (52) relative to the outer balls (40). Each ball assembly (28) includes at least one yieldable retainer (58) mounted on the outer ball (40) and projecting into the axial sliding path of the inner ball (30) in at least partial overlapping relation to the inner ball (30). The yieldable retainers secure the inner and outer balls (30, 40) against axial separation prior to joining the ball assemblies (28) with the trunnions (20) and guide channels (24).

Abstract: A method of forming a female fastener including rolling a body portion strip having a midportion and flange portions on opposed sides of the midportion, piercing spaced openings through the midportion, cutting the strip to length between the openings, cold forming a separate generally cylindrical pilot portion having a length greater than the width of the midportion and a diameter greater than the opening through the midportion, preferably including radial splines, and press fitting the pilot portion through the opening in the midportion. The self-attaching female fastener thus includes a rectangular body portion and a generally cylindrical pilot portion having an end face spaced above a plane of the midportion and may be formed of a harder metal than the body portion.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for supporting a swing device or the like from a crossbar is provided. The hanger assembly comprises a mounting housing and at least one swing member. An arc-limiting mechanism is mounted between the mounting housing and the swing member for limiting the upward rotation of the swing member relative to the mounting housing. A swivel mechanism is secured between the arc-limiting means and the swing member. An anti-wrap mechanism is mounted between the mounting housing and the swing member for inhibiting the wrapping of the swing member around the crossbar.

Abstract: A golf ball position marking assembly that includes a marker removably secured to a decorative or functional accessory item such as a ring, pendant, clip, belt, key ring, bracelet, buckle, divot tool, or the like. The marker is magnetically secured to a base in such a way that a golfer can quickly and easily detach it to mark the position of a golf ball, and as easily re-attach it when the time comes to play. The assembly is made of any suitable material, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites. If desired, it can include decorative or functional indicia such as precious stones, decorative etching or enameled ornamentation, the user's name or initials, memorable dates, advertising material, tournament logos, or golf club logos.

Abstract: Methods of optimizing and matching golf clubs, and the clubs so matched. Clubs are selected to produce a desired relationship between hand speed at impact (tempo), and centripetal force on the hands at impact (perceived force). Clubs may also be selected to minimize and equate (or reduce variation in) the radius of gyration, as measured about a center point which is individually determined for each golfer.

Abstract: A golf club, such as a putter, having a first tube, a second tube, and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly defines a longitudinally extending bore, a shoulder surface on the exterior surface of the clamp assembly, an orifice extending from the inner surface of the bore toward the exterior surface of the clamp assembly, and an aperture extending between the orifice and the exterior surface of the clamp assembly. A lower portion of the clamp assembly is received within the first tube. The putter further including a shaft and a captured fastening member. The shaft is received within the bore of the clamp assembly and a portion of the shaft proximate its rear end is received within the second tube. The fastening member is operatively received within the orifice of the clamp assembly and is in selective contact with a portion of the exterior surface of the shaft such that the shaft and the second tube may be fixed relative to the clamp assembly.

Abstract: A golf club grip made up of a composite strip that includes a first segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a polyurethane that is embossed with a friction enhancing pattern and a second segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a layer of polyurethane. Decorative indicia are embossed on the upper surface area of the polyurethane layer of the second segment. When the strip is spirally wrapped about a resilient underlisting sleeve or directly about the handle of a golf club the embossed friction enhancing pattern cooperates with the decorative indicia to increase the hoop strength of the strip reducing the tendency of the strip to unravel.

Abstract: A golf club head is provided, including a planar face with a pattern of horizontal grooves therein each having a cross section with an opening in the planar face. The grooves each include a first side, a second side, a pair of top junctures where the first and second sides join the planar face, a bottom and a pair of bottom junctures where the first and second sides join the bottom. The spacing between the first and second sides continually increases from the bottom to the top junctures. Each of the sides includes a lower section positioned nearer the bottom and an upper section positioned nearer the face. Each of the lower and upper sections is substantially planar. The top junctures are convexly rounded and the bottom junctures are concavely rounded.

Abstract: An golf club head is provided, having enhanced sound and feel characteristics. The club head has a hollow main body including a ball-striking face, a sole, a crown, a hosel, and a side portion extending rearwardly from the face. The body further includes a heel region adjacent to the hosel and a toe region opposing the heel region, and it defines a volume of at least 100 cc. The club head further includes a stiffening member disposed within the body and attached to both the sole and the crown. The member is spaced apart from the striking face and disposed within the body in a region having a first zone extending less than half the distance from the heel region to the toe region and a second zone extending less than half the distance from a rearmost point, thereby forming a local stiffness zone in the body to influence vibration modes and acoustic properties of the club head in a prescribed manner.

Abstract: A golf ball has a spherical surface which is integrally provided with a plurality of annular ridges. The annular ridges are effective for reducing the air resistance of the ball in flight and thus drastically improving the flight performance.

Abstract: A batting aid is described. The batting aid includes a height-adjustable stand having top and bottom portions. A hollow tube having first and second ends is attached to the top portion of the stand. A mechanism is attached to the second end of the tube, and is adjustable to modify the exit angle of a ball placed in the device.

Abstract: A hockey goalie-training device for teaching a goalie to keep his arms from moving behind or away from his body is provided. A garment has an arm-restricting bar removeably attached to the garment. The device teaches the goalie to keep his hands and arms positioned such that shots cannot be completed by passing a puck between his body and his arms to score a goal. The device also trains the goalie to keep his hands positioned properly on certain movements and saves such that shots cannot pass easily by the goalie, due to proper hand position. The bar is attached to a bar holding block on the garment placed in a desired location on the goalies chest. Belts or straps over the goalies shoulders or around the goalies' waist can aid in holding the bar in place. The garment can be a jersey or a padded protective suit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for training a trainee to achieve or maintain proper throwing technique by attaining proper form, position, and movement of the legs, hips, torso, and shoulders of the trainee and without the use of the throwing arm of the trainee. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a harness to be worn about the torso of the trainee, wherein the harness is configured to releasably support thereon a training projectile which is configured to be launched from is supported position on the harness as a result of a training maneuver which does not involve the throwing arm of trainee. A method in accordance with the present invention includes providing a training projectile, releasably supporting the projectile proximate a throwing shoulder of the trainee, executing a training maneuver and launching the projectile as a result of the execution of the training maneuver.

Abstract: A portable and adjustable basketball hoop apparatus includes a backboard with a hoop connected to a front thereof. An elongate clamping arm is pivotally coupled to a back of the backboard for pivoting between clamped and released configurations. A rear support member of the clamping arm and the back of the backboard are capable of sandwiching an upstanding structure therebetween in the clamped configuration. A lower end of the clamping arm may be releasably coupled to the upstanding structure with a ratcheted strap assembly whereby to secure the backboard thereto in the clamped configuration. The clamping arm may be released from the upstanding structure in the released configuration whereby to adjust the backboard longitudinally along the upstanding structure.

Abstract: A method for coating an article, including the steps of: (a) coating a surface of the article with an unsolidified resin composition that, upon solidification, forms a polymeric matrix on the surface of the article; (b) applying particles of rubber to the coated surface prior to solidification of the resin composition; and (c) causing or permitting the resin composition to solidify on the surface to form the polymer matrix with the rubber particles embedded therein. Also, an article coated by the method. In a preferred embodiment, the article is a hockey stick.

Abstract: This invention embodies a newly designed cross-sectional configuration for a hockey stick shaft and only that aspect of said hockey stick shaft; That cross-sectional configuration (design) being a true, pure, and natural concave/sided oval (CSO); Notwithstanding, this true, pure, and natural concave/sided oval (CSO) cross-sectional configuration runs approximately eighty-two percent (48.5 inches+/−5%) of the overall length (58.5 inches+/−10%) of the hockey stick shaft; The bottom section of the hockey stick shaft, approximately twelve percent of the overall length (7 inches+/−7%), comprises of a hollow rectangle for the receipt of a replaceable hockey stick blade, in most cases this blade is made from wood or graphite; The transitional section is the area where the concave/sided oval (CSO) section of the hockey stick shaft transitions to the rectangular section of the hockey stick shaft.

Abstract: Sports balls are provided having a reinforced carcass with a resilient layer. The sports balls exhibit good durability and softness.

Abstract: A process for controlling the transmission of a cycle having one or more gear sprockets is provided. The gear sprockets include one or more angular positions in which shifting of the gears is facilitated. A sensor is provided to detect the one or more angular positions of the gear sprocket in which gear shifting is facilitated. The sensor is selectively activated according to a command request to initiate a shift.

Abstract: In a belt tensioner, a cylinder is mounted to a side of a stationary member positioned in an upper side. A plunger is mounted to a side of a pulley positioned in a lower side. An outer tube sectioning an oil reservoir forming a gas chamber in an upper portion is provided in an outer periphery of the plunger and the cylinder. A first oil passage communicating the gas chamber with a high pressure oil chamber is provided in an upper portion of the cylinder. A second oil passage communicating the high pressure oil chamber with the oil reservoir is provided in the plunger. An orifice hole is provided in the first oil passage. A first check valve closing at an expansion time is provided in the first oil passage, and a second check valve closing at a compression time is provided in the second oil passage.

Abstract: It is desired to improve the wear resistance of the valve seat of the check valve in a hydraulic tensioner. The hydraulic tensioner includes a cylinder having a hollow space filled with hydraulic oil. A plunger is slidably mounted in the cylinder. A pushrod is mounted in the hollow space so as to be axially movable together with the plunger with one end thereof protruding from the cylinder. A spring is mounted in the cylinder to bias the plunger and pushrod outwardly of the cylinder. The plunger is formed with a passage through which the pressure chamber and the reservoir chamber communicate with each other. The passage is formed with a valve seat. A check ball is arranged so as to be moved into and out of contact with the valve seat. The check ball is adapted to contact the valve seat when the pressure in the pressure chamber exceeds the pressure in the reservoir chamber, thereby closing the passage. The valve seat is formed of a steel for carburizing and has a surface carbon concentration of 0.55-0.

Abstract: A pulley fixing apparatus of an office machine having a pulley fixing part rotatably fixing a driven pulley on a frame, a sliding part movably supporting the pulley fixing part on the frame, and an automatic tension adjusting part elastically urging the pulley fixing part in a direction such that the driven pulley imparts a predetermined tension to a power-transmitting belt. The pulley fixing apparatus readily enables mounting and dismounting of the power-transmitting belt and the driven pulley and control of the power-transmitting belt tension by simplifying structure and assembly. Further, the pulley fixing apparatus reduces manufacturing cost and assembly time by decreasing the number of parts.

Abstract: The invention is an improved belt tensioner for a belt drive system having a belt tensioner, a first belt tensioner pulley, a crankshaft pulley, an accessory pulley, and a power transmission belt trained about the first belt tensioner, crankshaft, and accessory pulleys. The belt tensioner is of the type that includes an attachment point adapted to be affixed to a stationary point relative to a cylinder block of an engine, a track, and a first carrier mounted in sliding relation with the track with two degrees freedom of movement. The first belt tensioner pulley is rotatably mounted upon the first carrier for engaging the power transmission belt. A resilient member biases the first carrier in longitudinal relation to the track. The improvement comprises the tensioner including a travel limiting mechanism.

Abstract: A power transmission system used in connection with a vehicle power wheel of a bicycle or other vehicle which has a fixed axle and which utilizes a rotating chain sprocket engaging an endless chain for receiving an input torque and transmitting an output torque. The system includes a transmission cadence varying apparatus that is operably connected to the wheel by an endless chain. The transmission cadence apparatus incorporates a left crank arm fixedly secured to a spindle which is fixedly secured to a left drive plate which incorporates a radial slot for a cam post to travel. A post ring is eccentrically mounted relative to the spindle via ball bearing means on the post ring housing which is then fixedly secured to the bicycle bottom bracket frame. The post ring incorporates 2 cam posts that are rigidly mounted 180 degrees apart in which one of the cam post drives the left drive plate radial slot and the other cam post drives the right crank radial slot.

Abstract: A manual input device contains a rotatable operating member, a motor that exerts a rotational force on the operating member, a planet gear mechanism having a sun gear fixed to an output shaft of the motor, planet gears engaging and moving around the sun gear, a ring gear engaging the planet gears on the inner peripheral side thereof, a carrier rotatably supporting the planet gears and rotating along with the planet gears, and a carrier shaft rotating integrally with the carrier and the operating member. A motor holder has at least one projection which abuts against at least one side surface of an end portion of the motor, is disposed on a side of the motor holder opposite from an output shaft side of the motor holder, and is configured to hold the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for driving an output mechanism (46), comprising a rotationally driveable input shaft (14). Means are located between said input shaft (14) and the output mechanism (46) for transmitting a drive torque of the input shaft (14) to the output mechanism (46).

Abstract: A transmission for a working vehicle having an engine mounted on a bodywork frame such that a crankshaft of the engine is disposed horizontal and is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The transmission comprises an input shaft for receiving power of the engine through a continuously variable transmission, an output shaft disposed in parallel with the input shaft, a pair of left and right axles extended oppositely to each other and in parallel with the output shaft, a differential connecting the left and right axles with each other in a differential manner, a transmission housing containing the differential, a pair of left and right axle housings, each of which houses each of the pair of axles, having mounting portions for mounting to the bodywork frame, and a wet-type disc brake device provided around a portion of the axles covered by the axle housings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmission mechanism with a single differential mechanism for an automotive vehicle. The transmission mechanism of the invention is of a compact structure and a relatively less cost of manufacturing, and makes a clearance between the chassis of the automotive vehicle and the ground increased. The performance of the automotive vehicle equipped with the transmission mechanism of the invention can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a continuously variable power split transmission (CVPST) system for use in a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle has a first motor, such as an internal combustion (IC) engine and a second motor, such as an electric motor. The system has a step-up gearbox for providing additional fixed speed ratios to extend overall transmission conversion range (CR) of the system. The system also has a speed variator and a countershaft being operatively connected to the second motor of the vehicle so that any power input applied by the second motor to the countershaft reduces the power flowing through the speed variator. Also, an adjustment of the variator speed ratio iv allows a passage from underdrive iUD to overdrive iOD range of speed ratios in the step-up gearbox to be synchronized.

Abstract: An interaxle differential is provided which includes a side gear, a clutch gear torsionally locked on a first input shaft and axially slidably mounted thereon and an annular piston mounted in a differential casing for urging the clutch gear into engagement with a side gear and a spring to urge the clutch gear to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions having first, second, and third planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The first planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the second planetary gearset and a member of the third planetary gearset. The second planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the third planetary gearset. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engaged in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gearsets.

Abstract: A family of transmissions having a plurality of family members each having three planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The planetary gearsets and the torque-transmitting mechanisms are interconnected such that at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio can be established within the three planetary gearsets and transmitted between an input shaft and an output shaft, by selectively engaging the torque transmitting mechanisms in combinations of four.

Abstract: A method for assembling a rotor and a sliding structure of a rotor and an oscillator which allow easy assembly with an improvement in productivity. The method is one for assembling a rotor of a power transmission device having an oscillator and a rotor rotatably assembled into said oscillator, said rotor making rotations and oscillations of said oscillator, comprising the steps of: loading a plurality of rolling elements to be arranged between the eccentric body and the oscillator via a retainer for positioning the rolling elements from inside the retainer; and assembling the eccentric body into inside the loaded rolling elements.

Abstract: In a toroidal continuously variable transmission, a roller-and-cage bearing assembly is interleaved between a power-roller outer ring and a trunnion power-roller accommodating portion to permit a parallel translation of a power roller in an axial direction of input and output disks. A cage of the roller-and-cage bearing assembly is formed with an oval slotted hole. A disk-shaped member is attached to the trunnion power-roller accommodating portion. The slotted hole and the disk-shaped member are fitted to each other to define a predetermined clearance that limits a displacement of the roller-and-cage bearing assembly in a direction perpendicular to both a rotation axis of the power roller and a trunnion axis to a set displacement.

Abstract: An automatic transmission controller and method therefor, comprising: a plurality of torque transmission means provided between an input shaft and an output shaft of a gear-drive transmission, so that at least one gear ratio of the torque transmission means is formed by a friction clutch while the other gear ratios of the torque transmission means are formed by dog clutches, and the friction clutch is controlled when gearshifting is carried out from one gear ratio to another gear ratio; wherein gearshifting time is controlled to be shorter when a depress stroke of an accelerator pedal increases after a gearshifting start request, than that when the depress stroke of the accelerator pedal is fixed.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a throttle ramp rate of a vehicle. According to an embodiment of the invention, the controlling of a throttle ramp rate of a vehicle is accomplished by determining the target engine speed for a vehicle during a vehicle launch. If it is determined that there is a high throttle demand upon the engine of the vehicle, a throttle ramp rate offset amount is determined, which is based upon an estimated weight of the vehicle. A default high throttle ramp rate may then be adjusted based upon the determined throttle ramp rate offset.

Abstract: A method of controlling an automated transmission of a motor vehicle, wherein the degree of accelerator-pedal depression is expressed as a pedal-depression value and a gear-shifting strategy is determined based on one or more shift characteristics, includes the steps of:

Abstract: A body-connected bike comprises a front roller assembly [101] and a separate rear roller assembly [103]. The front roller assembly comprises a single front wheel [105] and handgrips [107A, 107B] on either side of the front wheel. The rear roller assembly comprises a single rear wheel [121] supporting lower leg support platforms [115A, 115B] on either side of the rear wheel. A rider [102] utilizes the apparatus by grasping the front handgrips [107A, 107B] with the lower legs secured by straps [119A, 119B] to the rear roller assembly. The body of the rider acts as a connecting means between the front and rear roller assemblies and allows high-performance riding, exercise and competition.

Abstract: A treadmill having a folding mechanism includes a base, a support frame pivotally mounted on the base, and a folding mechanism mounted between the base and the support frame. The base is provided with two opposite guide tracks. The folding mechanism includes two opposite first levers, two opposite second levers, two limit levers, and a telescopic control handle. Thus, the folding mechanism is folded and unfolded rapidly, easily and conveniently. In addition, the support frame is folded rapidly and automatically without needing a positioning device, thereby facilitating the user folding the treadmill, and thereby decreasing the cost of fabrication.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame for supporting all the components of the apparatus and a multi-directional resistance means for providing a user of the apparatus the ability to duplicate actual athletic procedures. The apparatus includes a treadmill for the user to operate with the multidirectional resistance means and at least two connection means between the user legs the multi-directional resistance means. A front bar is mounted on the frame for the user to hold onto while duplicating an athletic procedure. Finally, there is a controlling means to adjust the multi-directional resistance means for changing the effect of the users' workout.

Abstract: A reciprocating exercise device for strengthening of the muscles comprising the shoulder. The device is held in the user's hand and moved in a repeated manner to simulate a sports specific movement or for therapeutic muscle strengthening. A tube with detachable end caps contains a weight. The end caps house springs that extend into the tube when attached to the ends of the tube. The weight is of a diameter such that it may travel freely along the inner length of the tube, yet closely matched to the inner diameter of the tube such that significant air compression occurs in front of the moving weight. The generated air compression serves to reduce the shock of the weight when it impacts the springs at the tube ends. Controllable tube venting allow for control of the magnitude of this effect. Variable styles of attachable handles allow for improved simulation of sports specific throwing motions.

Abstract: An inexpensive, easily constructed and portable, exerciser anchor used in conjunction with progressive resistive bands that provide multiple exercise anchor points. The use of multiple progressive resistive bands 20, tubes or cords 22 with 2-point anchor knot attachments increase and provide the vector force that provides tension and resistance to the user. The multiple use of progressive resistive bands and correct placement of the bands enhances the proper bio-mechanic function of the joint being exercised and increases the propioceptive trunk response while moving the extremity. The exercise anchor used in conjunction, but not limited to, with other exercise apparatus such as an exercise ball or trampoline maximizes the exercise benefit by introducing multiple elements to the exercise regimen.

Abstract: An exercise balance trainer includes a hard board and a resilient ball body connected to the board. The ball body has a first curved wall with a first rim, a second curved wall with a second rim connected fixedly to the first rim so as to define an air-receiving chamber between the first and second curved walls, and an annular flange connected to the board and a junction of the first and second rims. The first and second rims have the same diameter. The first curved wall has a maximum height that is not greater than one-half of the diameter of the first rim. The second curved wall has a maximum height that is not greater than one-third of the diameter of the second rim.

Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotating roll jacket, a rotationally fixed yoke arranged to axially pass through the roll jacket, and at least one hydrostatic support element arranged on the yoke to exert a supporting force on an inner side of the roll jacket. The at least one hydrostatic support element includes a pressure space, a hydrostatic pocket, and at least one restrictor or capillary coupled to the at least one hydrostatic pocket. The pressure space is structured and arranged to receive pressure fluid to charge the at least one hydrostatic support element, and the at least one restrictor or capillary is structured and arranged to convey pressure fluid to the at least one hydrostatic pocket. The pressure space and the at least one hydrostatic pocket are structured and arranged to be separately supplied with pressure fluid.

Abstract: A paper machine roll cover surface layer has a mixture of an elastomeric material and between about 10 phr and about 24 phr UHMWPE particles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing multi-segment filter elements in the tobacco-processing industry. The multi-segment filter elements each include a first filter segment and at least one second filter segment. A sleeve element is arranged in the first filter segment. The second filter segment is inserted into the sleeve element in the first filter segment and the sleeve element is pulled out.