Abstract: An inner frame (38) is provided with a printing screen that includes a stencil of a numeral. An object to be printed (e.g. a shirt) is placed on a platen (P), in a substantially centered position with respect to an outer frame (10) having an open center (28). The inner frame (38) is positioned within the inner space (28) of the outer frame (10) and is fixed in position relative to the outer frame (10) so as to properly position the stencil with the object to be printed on the platen (P). Locator pins (82,84,86,88,90) and locator pin openings (92,94,96,98,100,102,104) are provided and arranged for establishing five possible positions of the inner frame (38) within the inner space (28) of the outer frame (10).

Abstract: A rotary lead-through assembly supplies an operating fluid to a rotor of a machine for processing printing material. An operating cylinder includes an expansion chamber and a piston having a piston outlet opening. The piston is mounted so as to be displaceable towards the rotor for coupling a rotor inlet opening and the piston outlet opening with one another. A pressure generator is connected both to the expansion chamber and to the rotor, when the openings are coupled with one another. A threshold value valve is disposed between the expansion chamber and the piston outlet opening. The valve is automatically openable when a given threshold value of an excess pressure of the operating fluid is exceeded. A machine for processing printing material is also provided.

Abstract: A drive shaft is provided for a printing group which is comprised of a form cylinder with an inking unit allocated to it, and a second cylinder that cooperates with the form cylinder. The second cylinder forms a printing point with a third cylinder that is not positively connected in a driven manner to the printing group. The form cylinder can be driven by a drive motor. The second cylinder can be driven by a drive connection from the form cylinder. The inking unit allocated to the form cylinder can also be driven by the second cylinder, using the same drive motor.

Abstract: Improved methods of forming a patterned self-assembled monolayer on a surface and derivative articles are provided. According to one method, an elastomeric stamp is deformed during and/or prior to using the stamp to print a self-assembled molecular monolayer on a surface. According to another method, during monolayer printing the surface is contacted with a liquid that is immiscible with the molecular monolayer-forming species to effect controlled reactive spreading of the monolayer on the surface. Methods of printing self-assembled molecular monolayers on nonplanar surfaces and derivative articles are provided, as are methods of etching surfaces patterned with self-assembled monolayers, including methods of etching silicon. Optical elements including flexible diffraction gratings, mirrors, and lenses are provided, as are methods for forming optical devices and other articles using lithographic molding.

Abstract: A process for the production of flexographic printing plates by laser engraving, in which the recording layer of a crosslinkable, laser-engravable flexographic printing element is crosslinked by the combination of a full-area crosslinking step with a crosslinking step which only acts at the surface, and a printing relief is engraved into the crosslinked recording layer by means of a laser, and flexographic printing plates obtainable by the process.

Abstract: A method of attaching a flexible printing plate having a concavo-convex structure on the rear surface thereof and three or more notches at the plate front edge thereof on a plate cylinder using an apparatus comprising a plate front end positioning mechanism, a printing plate pressing mechanism and a plate rear end fixing mechanism together with a packing sheet having a concavo-convex structure.

Abstract: In the plate supplying apparatus of the present invention, various vibrations are provided to a plate secured via suction during a separating operation by causing pad rods 403 to repeat a slight ascent and a pause, and thereafter causing the pad rods 403 to make an abrupt descent, thereby reliably peeling off a slip sheet adhering to the back face of the plate. Further, vibration in the rod-up/down direction is provided to the plate during the separating operation, and the plate is not pushed hard. Thus, it is possible to prevent the plate from being damaged. A raising and lowering motor 52 is driven to lower the cassette 9. A separating operation for peeling off a slip sheet S adhering to the back face of the plate P is performed, and thereafter the plate P secured via suction is turned over and transferred.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing information, such as postal indicia and other information, on a medium. The system is implemented by detecting a type of medium and entering a printing mode as a function of the type of medium detected. The printing mode is either an envelope printing mode or a tape/label printing mode. When in the envelope printing mode, a print module is positioned at a first position, and prints postal indicia data on a first area of the envelope. The print module is then positioned at a second position. Additional data is obtained and the additional data is printed on a second area of the envelope. The print module is then positioned at a third position and recipient address data is obtained and printed on a third area of the envelope. The print module is positioned at a fourth position, and sender address information is obtained and printed on a fourth area of the envelope.

Abstract: A multi-printer system comprising: a plurality of imaging apparatus, each said apparatus comprising at least one liquid-toner reservoir, containing liquid toner; a central source of toner concentrate; a toner concentrate conduit which connects the central source to the individual imaging apparatus; and at least one toner-concentrate pump which pumps the toner concentrate from the central source to the individual imaging apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for, and a method of, transferring an image to a substrate. At least one printed, flexible membrane is located adjacent at least one forming fixture having a complementary shape to the substrate surface. The membrane is urged into image transferring contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A bullet that has a controlled fragmentation on impact with a target. The bullet includes a generally cylindrical body having a nose, a mid-portion and a heel. The body includes an aperture that starts at the nose, extends past the mid-portion of the bullet and ends near the heel of the bullet. The aperture also includes ay least one scored area along the sides of the aperture and extending along at least some or all of the aperture. The heel portion includes a scored area that terminates at a location that aligns with the scored area along the sides of the aperture in the bullet.

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: The intermediate support device is used for supporting an intermediate portion of elongated element such as a lifeline. The intermediate support device comprises a frame which is to be fixedly attached to an external structure, and a wheel comprising a hub rotatably carried by the frame and a number of peripherally spaced-apart spokes fixedly attached to and radially extending from the hub, the spokes defining a common first channel side and a common second side opposite the channel side. The frame comprises a frame guard in facing spaced register relative to the spokes first channel side and having an edge portion adjacent the spokes whereby the wheel and the frame guard form a substantially closed loop defining a channel therethrough on the spokes first channel side, for allowing the elongated element to extend through the channel.

Abstract: A stand to position the driving module for a video game has a support platform. The support platform arranges the support column, and an adjustable plane to position the accelerator module and a lever to allow the support column to be turned. The top end of the hollow support column has a support base with a reversible attachment for the driving module. The hollow support column provides a convenient way of keeping the interconnection wires in an isolated place. One embodiment of the Improved Stand provides a support for a video monitor.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable work station, comprising a collapsible and portable leg structure and a top portion which may be flat or comprise a basin. The leg structure has a plurality of legs movably attached to each other, each leg having a top end, a bottom end and longitudinally extending axis. The legs are movable to a first configuration wherein the legs are in close proximity to one another such that the longitudinally extending axes of the legs are generally parallel to one another, and to a second configuration wherein the spacing between the legs is maximal. The top portion is removably attached to the top ends of the legs, the top portion comprising two sections movably attached to one another so as to allow the top portion to be folded such that the sections confront each other when the top portion is not attached to the leg structure.

Abstract: A worktable includes a housing secured to bottom of a table top and having a chamber formed by two side walls and a bottom panel and having one or more orifices formed in the bottom panel by peripheral fences. One or more plates are secured between the side walls of the housing, and each has an aperture formed by a peripheral fence and aligned with the orifice of the housing for receiving a leg. A sleeve is engaged between the leg and the housing and the plate with a wedge action, for stably securing the leg to the table top with the housing without fasteners.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a frame carried by an elongated and laterally extending bar and having mounted thereon a first pair of rotatable trash wheels and a second pair of rotatable trash wheels longitudinally spaced behind the first pair of rotatable trash wheels and forward of a furrow opener. The first pair of rotatable trash wheels is angularly disposed toward each other forming a first angle therebetween and staggered such that one rotatable trash wheel contacts soil forward of the other rotatable trash wheel. The second pair of rotatable trash wheels is angularly disposed toward each other forming a second angle therebetween greater than the first angle. The apparatus cuts and clears trash from minimally and untilled soil.

Abstract: A planter apparatus includes a seed meter including a housing assembly with a cover releasably connected to a shell. The housing assembly includes at least one opening formed therein adjacent a seed discharge area to promote the release of seeds from a disc rotatably attached to the housing assembly. The disc divides an interior of the housing assembly to include a vacuum chamber and a seed chamber. The disc including a plurality of openings formed adjacent a periphery of the disc. The planter apparatus may also include a singulator assembly having rotatably spools, a rotatable chute door, a disc having clusters of openings for simultaneous release, and a one-piece baffle.

Abstract: A bow and skew reduction control system and method is disclosed. In a tufting machine, an elongate bow roll is positioned intermediate a supply of a backing material to be tufted and a cloth feed roll positioned upstream of a needle bar. The backing material is passed at least partially about the bow roll and is passed over the cloth feed roll and into a tufting zone positioned with respect to the needle bar. The bow roll is provided with an actuator operably coupled to a controller. The roll of backing material is supported at its respective ends by a pair of jack assemblies, the jack assemblies being constructed and arranged for independent operation, and for raising and lowering, respectively, the ends of the roll of backing material as instructed by the controller. At least one, or a plurality, of spaced weft yarn markers are formed or otherwise disposed on the backing material and are parallel with the weft yarns thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for sewing stitch-group seam patterns of a longitudinal direction that runs lengthwise or crosswise of an edge of a work piece comprises a table with a slab with an operator's side allocated thereto. Disposed on the slab is a bearing plate with a sewing machine resting thereon by its base plate. The slab is pivotable by a right angle between a first and a second working position and about a pivot bearing with an axis that is perpendicular to the slab. In this way, the position of the sewing machine relative to the operator's side is modifiable by a right angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bobbin case of a rotary shuttle device for a sewing machine, in which an under thread pulled out of a bobbin is continuously and stably supplied to a sewing region.

Abstract: A sewing machine has a device for steering towards a predetermined end (E) of a seam (B1). An alternating movement of the feed elements of the sewing machine, which occurs when the stitch adjusting device is set, is taken into consideration in the calculation of the target stitch length (Sb) of the final optionally shortened end stitch (Nre) of the seam, in such a way that the setting value that deviates from the target stitch length is produced.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a thread cassette having a thread accommodating cavity in which a supply of thread is accommodated, a cassette mount to which the thread cassette is detachably attached, a thread tensioner adjusting a tension of the thread drawn from the thread cassette, a detachment operating member operated so that the thread cassette is detached from the cassette mount, and a thread tension control controlling the thread tensioner so that the thread is set at a predetermined tension when the detachment operating member has been operated.

Abstract: To enhance the joint strength between the hull and the deck of a water craft and reduce the number of steps needed for joining the hull and the deck, a water craft body is constructed by joining the hull and the deck together at their peripheral regions, applying a protector strip of extruded material to the joint between the hull and the deck peripherally of the water craft body and installing fasteners, such as self-tapping screws or rivets, through the protector strip and through the peripheral regions of the hull and deck for integrating the protector strip and the peripheral regions of the hull and the deck. Formed in the outer surface of the protector strip is a positioning groove that facilitates locating the positions of fasteners about the peripheral joint between the hull and the deck of the water craft.

Abstract: A personal wind power device is disclosed that includes at least one sail frame assembly firmly, yet removably, coupled to a shaft. The sail frame assembly includes a base that is coupled to the shaft and that has first and second boom arms pivotally attached to it. A sail is affixed between the first and second boom arms and the boom arms may be in a first stored position, in which the sail is not deployed, or in a second deployed position, in which the sail is firmly held in a deployed position and is able to catch the wind. A latch that is normally closed is pivotally attached to the base and a locking mechanism coupled to the latch. When in the normally closed position, the latch urges the locking mechanism into a stopped orientation, in which movement of the boom arms and sail is prevented. When the latch is moved into the open position, the locking mechanism is released and the boom arms and the sail are able to move into the deployed position, or are able to be retracted into the closed position.

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. A release and attachment means is disposed in the housing around the bearing means releasably retaining an attachment for a tow rope. Spring means is present within the housing and engaging the shaft such that as a load is increasingly applied to one end of the shaft, the spring means is compressed within the housing until the attachment for a tow rope is released.

Abstract: The Signal Device for Positioning a Vehicle, according to the present invention relates to utilizing the peripheral vision of a driver of a vehicle in assessing the proper position of a vehicle relative to a confined parking space. The device is comprised of at least two surfaces, the first obscuring the second until the vehicle has attained the desired position within the parking space. Upon attaining this position, the second surface will come within the operator's field of vision thus notifying the operator to stop the vehicle. Alternately, the operator will stop the vehicle when the second surface obscures the first surface. Additionally, this invention includes a method for parking a vehicle in a confined parking space. Finally, this invention describes a method of distributing advertising and/or solicitation through mass mailing techniques, such advertising accompanying the signal device.

Abstract: A system (100, 100′) and method for robotic manipulation of objects (130) is provided wherein a liquid (110, 110′) is agitated by the transfer of energy thereto for establishing an oscillatory motion instability in the liquid (110, 110′). The energy input into the liquid (110, 110′) forms standing waves (112). The objects (130) align themselves with nodes of the standing waves (112) and thus are dynamically arranged in a configuration established by the location of the standing waves (112). The location of the standing waves (112) can be predetermined by controlling the energy input by energy application system (140) and the size and shape of the container (120). Predetermined waveforms are supplied from the signal source (150, 154) to the energy application system (140).

Abstract: A device for separating milk obtained from a dairy animal. Said device is provided with a processing device, with a measuring device for measuring at least one milk variable during a milking run of a dairy animal and for issuing a signal indicative of the measured value to the processing device. The processing device is provided with a memory suitable for containing a reference value for the milk variable, and with a comparing device for comparing the measured value of the milk variable with the reference value and for issuing a comparison signal. The device separates milk in dependence on the comparison signal. The measuring device is suitable for measuring during the entire course of the milking run the value of the milk variable for obtaining a momentary measurement pattern of the milk variable.

Abstract: A teatcup liner and teatcup assembly are provided with controlled collapse constructions including ribs, notches, sleeves, and thickness variations.

Abstract: The freezeless method for watering livestock, in one embodiment, is a method and means to provide water to livestock using a well, trough and a piston pump that is activated and powered by the animal. The animal uses its nose to push a plate on a lever apparatus that is attached to the pump. The pushing motion causes a rod to move the piston pump, which in turn raises water to the surface via piping into the trough where the animal drinks the water. The animal continues to pump the lever apparatus until the desired amount of water is consumed. By using a drain means and insulation means, the apparatus operates in freezing temperatures without the use of a power or heat source.

Abstract: A hanger design to which a conglomeration of seed, treat or other food product may be adhered and which can be easily Installed and effectively secured to most animal cages is provided. The hanger of the invention includes a shaft having a plate disposed at one end in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the shaft. The plate has an outside surface formed with a pair of vertical ribs and an extending horizontal locking tab which together can be used to lock the hanger unit to a conventional animal cage.

Abstract: A feline teething and teeth cleaning toy in which the combination of elements functions as a natural complete dental care device in a manner consistent with that of a toothbrush and dental floss while assisting the natural digestive process of cats. The combination of elements, a bone ring wound with natural hemp, natural feather(s) and natural dried catnip leaves utilizes a cat's natural instincts to promote its overall effectiveness. As cats instinctively enjoy playing with the toy, the chewing of the ring and hemp gently brushes and scraps the teeth and stimulates the gums. The chewing and pulling of the extended feather(s) and hemp through the teeth flosses the teeth and the consumption of the natural dried catnip leaves assists the cat's natural digestive process.

Abstract: Cow stanchion apparatus having a fixed support structure that carries a plurality of pairs of like double release stanchion bars which simultaneously swing towards and away from one another to control movement of cattle relative to such apparatus.

Abstract: A gas-fired water heater has a combustion chamber with a bottom wall defined by a perforated flame arrestor plate forming a portion of a flow path through which combustion air may be supplied to a burner structure within the combustion chamber. During firing of the water heater a combustion air shutoff system having a heat-frangible temperature sensing structure disposed within the combustion chamber senses an undesirable temperature increase in the combustion chamber, caused by for example a partial blockage of the flow path, and responsively terminates further air flow into the combustion chamber, thereby shutting down the burner, prior to the creation in the combustion chamber of a predetermined elevated concentration of carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A method for cooling a motor vehicle engine consists in regulating the volume and the flow rate of a coolant fluid in a hydraulic circuit provided with a degassing bypass hose wherein is provided a degassing box. The method comprises a step of determining the temperature of the cooling liquid, a step of comparing the temperature of the cooling liquid with a first threshold temperature, and a step of regulating the fluid circulation in the degassing bypass hose such that, when the fluid temperature is higher than the first threshold, the amount of fluid circulating in the bypass hose is greater than the amount circulating in that same bypass hose when the fluid temperature is lower than the first threshold temperature. The invention also concerns a device for cooling a motor vehicle engine.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling an interbore bridge of a cylinder block of a water cooled engine, the interbore bridge having a top surface and a central region of minimum width; the cylinder block having a water jacket; the cooling system including at lest one water passage extending from the top of the interbore bridge adjacent the central region to the water jacket. A method of forming the cooling system, and a cylinder block so formed, are also disclosed.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a combustion chamber is provided in a cylinder head on one side of a partition wall, and a heat-insulating layer is provided in the cylinder head on the other side of the partition wall. Cooling passages are provided in a plurality of regions provided with different heat loads in the partition wall, respectively. The flow rate of a cooling medium is set, so that the flow rate in the cooling passage existing in the region of the larger heat load is larger than that in the cooling passage existing in the region of the smaller heat load. Thus, the temperature of an exhaust gas can be maintained at a high level by maintaining the combustion chamber at a high temperature.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator for gas exchange valves of internal combustion engines is disclosed, in which the lifting of the gas exchange valve from the valve seat is effected with great force. The opening motion of the gas exchange valve then ensues at reduced force. Upon closure of the gas exchange valve, the gas exchange valve is braked before striking the valve seat, so that operation of the gas exchange valve with little wear and little noise can be achieved.

Abstract: A rotation phase of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft is detected based on a crank angle signal and a cam angle signal, and also the currents or voltages of electromagnetic brakes constituting a variable valve timing mechanism are converted into the rotation phase, to estimate a change in the rotation phase during the rotation phase is detected, based on the rotation phase obtained by converting the currents or voltages.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with two camshafts arranged next to one another and each mounted in a radial bearing in the cylinder head and hydraulic device for rotary angle adjustment of each camshaft with respect to a crankshaft. The supply and discharge of hydraulic pressure medium to and from the devices are controlled separately in each case by an electromagnetic hydraulic valve comprised of an electromagnet and of a valve housing capable of being plugged into a valve receptacle. Each valve housing on its circumference has a plurality of annular grooves with a plurality of radial orifices and on its free end face has a further orifice, via which the hydraulic valves are fluidically connected to the radial bearings of the camshafts and to a pressure connection and to a tank connection. Valve receptacles are passage bores which are fluidically connected via horizontal transverse ducts to the radial bearings of the camshafts and to the pressure connection.

Abstract: An intake arrangement for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine of a vehicle which has a row of cylinders. The arrangement includes an intake manifold, which includes a collector extending along a direction of the row of the cylinders and a branch portion communicated with the collector, a fuel pipe extending along the collector, and a protector extending along the fuel pipe between the branch portion and the fuel pipe. The fuel pipe is disposed at a downstream end portion of the branch portion which allows air to be introduced into the cylinders. The protector is secured to the downstream end portion of the branch portion and deformable to cover the fuel pipe upon an impact load being applied to the branch portion.

Abstract: A starter which is capable of having an operator easily perform the starting operation of a backpack-type power working machine while shouldering it, is lighter in weight and cheaper in manufacturing cost, is relatively free from trouble, and can not easily be damaged even if a portion of the starter is caught by the branch of a tree. In this starter, a recoil handle attached to one end portion of the recoil rope is placed remote from the main body of the starter by a predetermined distance and adapted to be supported by a handle-supporting member provided at a specific portion of the working machine; and an extended portion of the recoil rope which is located between the main body and the handle-supporting member is loosely sheathed by a flexible guide pipe, one end of which being fixed, and the other end being made free.

Abstract: A method is described for monitoring the temporary cut-off function of the gas exchange valves of individual cylinders or cylinder groups in internal combustion engines, in which the gas exchange valves of the cylinders to be temporarily cut off are deactivated in the closed state for the duration of the cutoff. Two signals, which supply a measure for the air mass flowing into the internal combustion engine, are compared for monitoring purposes. A disproportion between both signals is interpreted as a fault in the described chain of action.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rotary engine having: a stationary cylinder with an intake aperture, an exhaust aperture, and an ignition aperture on the surface; a driving disk disposed inside the stationary cylinder connected to an external driving source through a shaft, the driving disk being secured to a surface of at least one rotational cylinder that are together driven by the driving source; and a swing piston installed inside the rotational cylinder driven by a driving member to move within the rotational cylinder to alter the intake and exhaust volume of the rotational cylinder. The intake and exhaust volume changes corresponding to the position of the rotational cylinder which follows the intake, ignition, and exhaust sequential process to complete the intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust cycle of an engine to create a simple yet high output, low-friction engine with superior cooling.

Abstract: An elliptical potary engine having a cylindrical rotor that rotates within a cyclindrical housing having cycling chambers defined between a plurality of radially extending piston vanes disposed within vane channels within the rotor. During the rotation of the rotor, the piston vanes are urged radially outward by cam-like elliptical piston vane guides associated with the head and the base of the housing and are returned therein by the elliptical interior wall as the diameter thereof decreases.

Abstract: A throttle body has a main body made of resin. A throttle valve, a motor, and a gear mechanism, are disposed within the main body, so that the rotation of the motor is transmitted to the throttle valve via the gear mechanism. The gear mechanism includes a drive gear, mounted to an output shaft of the motor, and an intermediate gear disposed between the drive gear and the throttle valve. A metal plate is mounted to a motor casing of the motor and the intermediate gear is mounted to the metal plate. The interface between the intermediate gear and the throttle valve is adjustable.

Abstract: A fuel injection apparatus includes a shared pressure reservoir, an injector, a pressure intensifier, and valves for controlling the injection process and the pressure intensification. A modular design is produced by means of a pressure intensifier module, and a valve module, thereby reducing costs and increases flexibility in the manufacture of fuel injection apparatuses.

Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine has multiple control valves with a single valve actuator. The valves may be packaged in an injector assembly with an economy of space and a simplified assembly procedure during manufacture. The valves are sequenced using calibrated force balance relationships as fuel injection rate shaping is established.

Abstract: Fuel is conveyed by at least one high-pressure pump from a low-pressure region into a high-pressure region including a pressure-accumulator line consisting of at least two separate accumulator units connected to one another by means of feed lines, and to fuel injectors for the cylinders. The accumulator units each have an accumulator volume for serving at least two cylinders, and accumulator covers provided on both end faces. All the functional units are integrated into these accumulator covers in terms of fuel delivery and transfer, and at least one separate pump accumulator is arranged in the high-pressure region between the high-pressure pump and the assembled pressure-accumulator line. The pump accumulator is connected to at least one accumulator cover of an accumulator unit of the pressure-accumulator line for fuel conveyance and is capable of being acted upon by at least one high-pressure pump.