Abstract: A control for raising and lowering a lift axle (16) on a motor vehicle (10) having an ignition switch (106) for turning the motor on and off. The control has a circuit (32) that is fed through the ignition switch when the ignition switch is on but not when the ignition switch is off and that has a first switch device (102F) that requires actuation to enable the lift axle to be lowered and a second switch device (94D) that, once the first switch device has been actuated to enable the lift axle to be lowered, is effective upon being actuated to cause the lift axle to be lowered. Placement of the vehicle transmission in reverse automatically raises the lift axle if it has been lowered.

Abstract: A control apparatus for four wheel drive vehicle having differential limiting unit has: turning state determining unit; actual left and right wheel differential speed calculating unit; target differential speed setting unit; differential limiting torque calculating unit for setting a differential limiting torque at 0 in the event that an inside wheel speed falls below an outside wheel speed by a preset threshold value in the turning condition, and calculating a differential limiting torque on the basis of the target left and right wheel differential speed and the actual left and right wheel differential speed in the event that an inside wheel speed exceeds an outside wheel speed by the preset threshold value in the turning condition; and front and rear wheel differential limiting torque setting unit for setting a front and rear wheel differential limiting torque on the basis of a differential limiting torque which is calculated.

Abstract: An occupant judging apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a load sensor assembled to a seat body, a controller for calculating a detected load value based upon an output load value of the load sensor and for performing an occupant judgment based upon a difference between the detected load value and a predetermined judging threshold value, and human body detecting means for detecting a human body approximately in contact with the seat body. The controller controls the occupant judgment based upon the detected load value and the predetermined judging threshold value in response to the detecting status of the human body by the human body detector.

Abstract: A steering device for a vehicle includes an electric motor. A drive element pertaining to the electric motor acts directly upon a connecting rod via a gear and a helical gear.

Abstract: In an electric power steering apparatus, a motor control unit repetitively performs PI control based on feedback of motor current signals and motor drive control based on an electrical angle of a three-phase brushless motor while appropriately skipping the PI control. Thus, an execution cycle time of the PI control is set to be longer than that of the motor drive control.

Abstract: An earbud headset is provided that includes a speaker housing which advantageously allows for improved comfort, sound quality, and stability in the ear. The speaker housing includes a head portion and a thin edge portion that extends from the head portion to interface with a faceplate. The thin edge portion allows for acoustic coupling to deeper areas of the user's ear to provide better sound quality. A bias member is operably coupled to the speaker housing to contact an upper concha of the user's ear to provide bias forces for improved stability, sound quality, and universal fit.

Abstract: A speaker's damper is comprised of a main body and lead wires, in which the damper's main body is essentially a piece of woven cloth pressed in the form of an annular disk with a corrugated cutaway section while the lead wire is a metallic wire in texture properly interwoven in the damper's main body so that the jumping-rope phenomenon of the lead wire can be avoided when the damper's main body is in vibration. The lead wire is securely attached to the main body on the woven cloth and beneath a plurality of lifted-up cloth segments. Also, by means of a guide sleeve, two lead wires can be prevented from being short-circuited during vibration of the dampers main body.

Abstract: In an arrangement comprising a motor/pump unit and a sound-deadening cover, the sound-deadening cover absorbs the airborne noise emitted by the motor/pump unit. On the other hand, the sound-deadening cover acts like the diaphragm of a loudspeaker for the structureborne noise emanating from the motor/pump unit. In order to absorb the structureborne noise as well, the sound-deadening cover is constructed as a sound-deadening hood, and is placed over the motor/pump unit in the operating condition, without touching it. During transportation, the sound-deadening hood and the motor/pump unit are supported on one another. The arrangement is used to absorb sound from units comprising a pump and a motor driving the latter.

Abstract: A technique for reducing acoustic noise emitted by a magnetic resonance imaging system includes providing energy dampening elements in the scanner, such as within the gradient coil assembly, between the gradient coil assembly and the primary magnet, and around the outer and inner peripheries of the primary magnet and RF coil. The elements may be formed to conform to the structures of the scanner, and may be tile-like elements which can be fitted to new scanners and retrofitted to existing equipment.

Abstract: An enfolding sound barrier manifests a high effect of abating noise as compared with the conventional sound barrier and is capable of enhancing durability and field workability and securing a view of the environment satisfactorily. The enfolding sound barrier has a sidewall 13 or a different sidewall capable of being seen through and an enfolding body 1 which is constructed in an enfolding shape. The enfolding body 1 includes a bent member 2 furnished with a plurality of bent parts 2a and which is attached to the sidewall 13 for application to an express highway or railroad, or attached to the different sidewall for application to an ordinary road.

Abstract: A sound producing vehicle exhaust system comprises a housing positionable over an exterior end of a vehicle tailpipe. A turbine has at least one support plate. The support plate is rotatable about a central axis of rotation with the housing and has a plurality of angular blades with interior ends coupled to the support plate for rotation there with. At least one facing disk is positioned within the housing adjacent to the turbine. A central axis is provided through the facing disk and support plate. At least one bearing pin is provided. The bearing pin rotatably couples the support plate to the facing disk. A plurality of apertures extend through the facing disk. In this manner exhaust gasses from a tailpipe will pass through the blades and create a turbine-like sound.

Abstract: An aerial lift apparatus unit includes at least a lower boom pivotally interconnected to a transport unit for raising and lowering of the lower boom. An upper boom is pivotally connected to the outer end of the lower boom for raising and lowering of the upper boom with respect to the lower boom. A single integrated lifting and compensating cylinder unit includes an elongated cylinder with a piston and piston rod journaled in the one end and operable to extend outwardly therefrom. The cylinder defines a dual operating cylinder with a base end from which the piston rod extends and an inner base end extending from the base end and defining an upper boom/compensating unit. A hydraulic control system includes a first hydraulic gated control system for raising and positioning of the upper boom relative to the lower boom.

Abstract: A device to retract cams of spring-loaded camming devices (SLCD) used in rock climbing protection. The device includes a retraction mechanism operable on the SLCD and a control interface to receive input from a climber's hand. A linkage of variable length is disposed between the retraction mechanism and the control interface. The linkage may be adjusted between a longer deployed length for cam retraction and a shorter length to facilitate transportation and storage of the device.

Abstract: An adjustable stair and platform system. The apparatus includes a set of stairs which is affixable to a platform at a first height or alternately at a second height. Both the platform unit and the stair unit include vertically adjustable legs above ground engaging feet. The stairs includes a stair rail frame which is releasably affixable to a side hand rail frame provided for the platform unit. The hand rail frame provided for the platform unit includes an end rail which is pivotally mounted to the side hand rail frame. The end rail frame is changeable to support a right hand or a left hand configuration of the side hand rail frame provided on the platform unit. The combination of vertical adjustability, and left and right hand adjustability, make the unit adaptable for various installation configurations, and avoids the need for multiple stair system units for portable buildings.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for a sawhorse or other multiple piece stand, which stand includes a plurality of elongate legs and an elongate beam supported substantially horizontally by the legs. The bracket includes a generally U-shaped channel for receiving the beam. The channel includes a base and pair of side walls attached unitarily to and extending upwardly from the base. There are a pair of leg accommodating receptacles fixedly joined to the channel and including a first receptacle that has a first recess for fixedly interengaging the base and a first one of the side walls of the channel and a second receptacle that has a second recess for fixedly interengaging the base and a second one of the side walls of the channel. The receptacles are juxtaposed along and extend divergently from the channel. Each receptacle is capable of receiving a respective leg, which legs are engaged with a substantially horizontal surface to support the beam above the substantially horizontal surface.

Abstract: A controlled descent device for use in industrial or recreational settings for controlled descent of a user from an upper level to a lower level. The device comprises principally a steel housing, an internal spring-loaded drum on which a webbing line is wound, and an attachment to a harness worn by a user. A centrifugal brake mechanism which acts upon the drum to limit the rate of descent includes a manufactured one-way bearing. The line constituent provides increased shock absorbing capabilities and is field replaceable.

Abstract: A method of improving performance of an existing lubrication system by use of one or more lubricant injector having a measuring chamber, venting of the injector involving transmission of lubricant from its inlet to the measuring chamber. A method of operation of the injector involves such transmission. Systems embodying one or more of such injectors may include an injector/connector assembly, and an injector sealing assembly.

Abstract: A thin coating of a solution containing a low surface energy material is applied on the inner surface of tubing of a condenser or an evaporator of an air conditioning system. The solution is run through the tubing of the heat exchanger and drained. After drying, a monomolecular layer of the low surface energy material in solution remains on the inner surface of the tubing. A polymer with a lower surface energy and chemical and thermal resistance is employed, such as silane, fluorocarbons, polyetheretherketon (PEEK) and polysulfone. The thin coating of the lower surface energy material in solution prevents lubricating oil from the compressor which mixes with the refrigerant from wetting over the inner surface of the tubing, encouraging the formation of oil droplets. By preventing the build up of lubricating oil, heat transfer is improved.

Abstract: A description is provided of a volumetric operating system (10) for scissors-type vehicle lifts, comprising a plurality of cylinders (16, 18, 20, 22) for movement of the vehicle lifting runways (12, 14), of which the main cylinders (16, 22) receive the operating fluid directly from supply means (24, 28, 30), and the secondary cylinders (18, 20) receive the operating fluid from the outlet (32, 34) of a respective one of the main cylinders (16, 22), wherein with each runway (12, 14) there is associated at least one of the said main cylinders (16, 22), and at least one of the said secondary cylinders (18, 20). Preferably, the outlet of each main cylinder (16, 22) which is associated with one of the runways (12, 14) supplies a secondary cylinder (18, 20) which is associated with the other runway (12, 14).

Abstract: An electromagnetic brake, interposed between a stationary housing and a rotational member, includes a multi-plate brake mechanism, a ring-like core member fixed within the housing, an exciting coil accommodated in a groove in the core member, and a ring-like armature disposed so as to confront the annular groove in the core member. The electromagnetic brake includes a cylindrical press member which having one end fixed to an outer circumferential portion of the armature and the other end engaged with the multi-plate brake mechanism and fitted on the core member, and also a cylindrical guide member having one end fixed to an inner circumferential portion of the armature and the other end fitted in the core member so that the armature is guided by the core member so as to move in the direction in which the multi-plate brake mechanism is pressed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disc brake with an integral parking brake, in which a push rod, a push rod biasing member and a spring cover are formed into an assembly in the form of a single cartridge. The push rod is divided into two separate bodies, namely, a front body portion threadably engaged with a clutch member and a rear body portion engaged with a cam rod. In this disc brake, it is possible to prevent a loss of an output force of a piston under a high fluid pressure. There is no need to increase a diameter of a piston for compensating for such a loss of an output force of a piston, and a reduction in size of a disc brake can be achieved.

Abstract: A mounting for a road wheel of an automotive vehicle includes a cast housing having a radial portion and a sleeve-like axial portion that projects beyond the front and back faces of the radial portion. The mounting also includes a hub having a shaft that extends into the axial portion of the housing and a flange located outside the housing where it is offset axially from the front face of the radial portion. The hub rotates in a bearing that is around its shaft and within the axial portion of the housing. A brake rotor is attached to the hub flange, and it includes a drum and a disk extended outwardly from the drum. A park brake is within the drum, and it includes at least one arcuate shoe curved around the axial portion of the housing. A service brake is mounted on the radial portion, and it has pads which clamp down on the disk of the brake rotor.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly includes a first brake housing portion having an assembly opening formed through a rear face. The rear face is substantially opposite and parallel to a front face which faces toward a brake rotor. A bearing block includes a lever receipt portion and a cover portion. The cover portion fits within the assembly opening to close the assembly opening and the lever receipt portion of the bearing block supports the lever assemby. The lever assembly is passed through the assembly is passed through the assembly opening and the bearing block is passed through the front opening in the front face. The component positions may then be exchange within the hosing portion such that the cover portion of the bearing block is fit into assembly opening and welded in place prior to support of the lever assembly.

Abstract: A resilient device for minimizing noise in a splined connection includes a mounting portion and two flanges bent from the mounting portion to attach to a structure. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart from each other by the mounting portion to form a substantially U-shaped profile. An arm is bent in a second direction from the mounting to lie adjacent to the mounting portion. The arm has a wavy portion having a pitch that allows it to engage with splines in the splined connection to prevent rattling in the connection without having to reduce the clearance between the splines.

Abstract: A convertible briefcase/table for providing a user carrying a briefcase with a convenient work table where none may be readily available. The convertible briefcase/table includes a case assembly having a base member, and also having a cover member being hingedly attached to the base member; and also includes a tabletop being hingedly attached to the case assembly; and further includes a tabletop support assembly including brackets being attached to the tabletop and also including support legs being hingedly attached to the brackets; and also includes a fastening assembly for fastening the tabletop to the cover member; and further includes a case support assembly being attached to the case assembly for standing the case assembly upon a surface.

Abstract: A transfer mechanism is provided for controlling a magnitude of clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly operably disposed between input and output members. The transfer clutch includes an actuator fixed for rotation with the input member, a piston slidably disposed within a piston chamber of the actuator and selectively engaging the multi-plate clutch assembly, a pump in fluid communication with the piston chamber, and operably engaged with the input member and the output member. A rotational speed differential between the input member and the output member induces pumping action for pumping a magnetorheological fluid through the piston chamber. An electromagnetic coil is operably disposed between the piston chamber and the pump. The electromagnetic coil is selectively energized for manipulating a viscosity of the magnetorheological fluid to induce a back pressure within the piston chamber, thereby inducing axial movement of the piston for engaging the clutch pack.

Abstract: A magnet type fan clutch apparatus is formed of an electromagnetic clutch mounted on one driving shaft, and a magnet coupling operatively connected to the electromagnetic clutch. The magnetic coupling includes a permanent magnet rotary body to which a fan is fixed, and a disc having a conductor or a hysteresis member opposed to the permanent magnet rotary body with a narrow clearance left therebetween; and formed so that the permanent magnet rotary body and disc are rotated together or relatively owing to an attraction working between the permanent magnet and conductor. The magnetic coupling is formed so as to be ON/OFF controlled by the electromagnetic clutch, and a seal structure is provided between the disc and permanent magnet rotary body.

Abstract: A synchronizer clutch assembly includes an input driver member having a shift collar disposed thereon. A plurality of driven members are included in the synchronizer assembly and are operatively connected by the shift collar to provide at least three drive paths from the input driver member to one or more of the output driven members.

Abstract: A dust seal is disposed in a rotational control apparatus for sealing a pressurized chamber, such as a pressure chamber in a pneumatic on/off fan clutch. The dust seal is an annular elastomeric member disposed between first and second members rotating about a first axis. The seal is for sealing against ingress of foreign matter into a pressure chamber that is formed between the first and second members, wherein the first member has an annular extension and the second member has a radially extending surface. The seal comprises a center base section having a first side and a second side, a radially inner upright section and a radially outer upright section. The radially inner upright section extends generally perpendicularly from the first side of the center base section and the radially outer upright section extends from the first side of the center base section at an acute angle relative to the center base section.

Abstract: A clutch assembly for a mobile vehicle clutch includes a sleeve axially disposed on a shaft and engaged to actuate clutch springs or levers for opening of a clutch. The sleeve is attached to a clutch release bearing that is moved axially along the input shaft by a clutch fork. Engagement pads of the release fork engage rollers disposed on the clutch release bearing. The rollers on the clutch release bearing substantially eliminate transmission of non-axial force to the clutch release bearing and sleeve. The clutch release bearing includes an internal cavity in communication with a lubrication fitting. The rollers include hollow shafts in communication with the internal cavity of the clutch release bearing such that the lubricant injected into the internal cavity lubricates the rollers.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing includes a housing, a first bearing ring having a skirt for fixed rotative securement of the bearing ring to the housing, a revolving second bearing ring connected to the separating clutch via a spring element, and a plurality of rolling elements guided between the first and second bearing rings. Seals are provided on both sides of the rolling elements at a distance thereto, wherein one seal is configured to seal an annular gap between the first and second bearing rings and includes a sealing arrangement which is securely fixed to the first bearing ring and comprised of at least two components to establish two sealing zones, wherein the second bearing ring and the sealing arrangement interact in such a way that a desired installation position of the sealing arrangement is automatically establishes as the second bearing ring is installed.

Abstract: A system for a motor vehicle has a motor vehicle gearbox by means of which a reversal of the direction of travel can be initiated, a vehicle brake unit which is separate from the motor vehicle gearbox, and a control unit. When there is a reversal of the direction of travel from at least one first direction into a second direction when there is still a positive vehicle velocity in the first direction, the control unit generates a braking torque which reduces the vehicle velocity, by means of an actuation unit and by means of the vehicle brake unit. The actual direction of travel of the motor vehicle is determined here by means of a sensor unit.

Abstract: A document processing machine for identifying and authenticating documents having both transparent and opaque regions and routing the documents appropriately is provided. In one embodiment, the document processing machine includes an image capturing device, a light source, a data processing system, and a document control system. The image capturing device captures the image of at least a portion of a document wherein the document comprises transparent and non-transparent regions. The light source emits light toward the image capturing device and is positioned such that the document passes between the light source and the image capturing device. The data processing system is functionally connected to the image capturing device, and obtains the image of the document from the image capturing device, compares the image to a nominal pattern to determine whether the document is authentic, and determines the manner in which the document should be processed based upon whether the document is authentic.

Abstract: An egg transfer apparatus is configured to distribute eggs substantially evenly with reduced breakage on a moving conveyor. The egg transfer apparatus includes a conveyor having opposite first and second ends, a pair of elongated members that extend along the direction of travel of the conveyor between the conveyor first and second ends, and a plurality of spaced-apart, diverging guides positioned downstream from the elongated members. Each elongated member includes opposite first and second end portions. The first end portions of the elongated members are in generally parallel, spaced-apart relationship, and the second end portions have an arcuate configuration and converge to define an opening therebetween through which eggs on the conveyor are conveyed. The diverging guides are positioned downstream from the opening and cause the eggs passing through the opening to be generally evenly distributed at the conveyor second end.

Abstract: A belt conveyor or belt accumulator includes at least two tandem zones, each of which is defined by a motorized roller and at least one idler roller positioned along and between opposite sidewalls of the conveyor and a continuous belt routed around the motorized roller and the idler roller or rollers. The motorized roller is operable to drive the belt around the rollers to move articles along the respective zone. The belt may have a low modulus characteristic and may be initially stretched at least 0.75% in its lengthwise direction when the belt is reeved or routed around the rollers. The motorized roller of each zone may be independently operable, such as in response to an article sensor at each zone, to convey or accumulate articles on the respective zone of the belt conveyor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for receiving a material web traveling at a first speed in a receiving zone, forming discrete parts from the material web, and applying the discrete parts onto a carrier traveling at a second speed through an application zone. The apparatus has a cutting device for severing the material web to form the discrete parts. At least two shells for receiving the discrete parts in the receiving zone and applying the discrete parts in the application zone are used. The shells may be coupled to programmable motors for moving said shell in an orbital path. A roll may be positioned interior to said shells. The cutting device may be used to sever the material web between said shells and against said roll. The roll may be a vacuum roll that provides vacuum in order to hold the discrete parts against said shells.

Abstract: A wood chip loading device loads wood chips into a container with a density greater than that achieved using conventional free-fall techniques by 20%-35% or more. The wood chip loading device may include a drum rotating about a generally horizontal axis. The drum includes a plurality of outwardly extending blades that act to fling the wood chips out in a truncated sector pattern. The wood chips form a wide-based stack in the container such that the wood chips have a substantially uniform orientation, thereby allowing for greater packing densities. The device may also include a feed chute assembly that allows for adjustment of the ratio of the input stream that is delivered to the middle and side portions of the spinning drum. In some of these embodiments, this adjustment may be made while the device is operating, thereby allowing for on-the-fly adjustments by the operator.

Abstract: A plastic conveyor belt module with a unitary sideguard. The sideguard extends upward perpendicularly from the top conveying surface of a plastic module body. The sideguard extends longitudinally along the conveying surface with a leading edge laterally offset from a trailing edge. Wedge-shaped indentations formed at the leading and trailing edges allow the sideguards of leading and trailing belt modules in a conveyor belt to mesh and to overlap without interference as the belt backflexes.

Abstract: A system for lineally transporting logs, lugs therefor, and an associated method are provided. The system includes first and second tracks that are machined and connected to a frame to provide continuous track surfaces. The first track, which is formed of portions that are keyed to the frame, defines a nonlinear cross section. Lugs having support surfaces that correspond to the track surfaces are configured to be driven longitudinally along the tracks, and the non-linear contour of the first track prevents the lugs from moving transversely. The track portions are machined to define track surfaces, and the first track portions are keyed to the frame so that the first track portions are substantially collinear and the first track surface is uniform and continuous in the longitudinal direction of the track, thereby reducing transverse motion of the log during transport.

Abstract: A modular conveyor belt constructed of a series of rows of belt modules with a hinge formed in each row and aligned in the direction of belt travel with hinges of adjacent rows. The hinge allows the belt to conform to a non-coplanar carryway support to form, for example, a trough. In some versions, the hinge is a living hinge formed by flexible or thinned-out regions of the belt between rigid regions. In other versions, the hinge is formed by interleaved hinge eyes between modules along each row interconnected by a hinge pin along an axis oriented in the direction of belt travel.

Abstract: A conveyor apparatus for folding boxes in a boxing machine has conveyor chains which are respectively supported in pairs in a guide rail and have pusher lugs attached to them, between which the folding boxes are contained in a positively engaging fashion. To permit adjustment of the conveyor apparatus with regard to different box widths and box lengths, the conveyor chains are respectively coupled to cross sectionally polygonal shafts. The format adaptation to different folding box widths is permitted by means of a self-locking adjusting mechanism, for a simple format adaptation in terms of the folding box length, according to the invention it is necessary that the gears that are operationally connected to the one guide rail be disposed on the respective shaft in a rotationally fixed, but movable fashion.

Abstract: A card holder for protecting a card includes a pop-up panel for the inclusion of printed indicia such as a map. The pop-up panel rapidly collapses to a size slightly larger than the card within the pocket without resort to accordion folds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a housing device for compact disks. The housing device includes stackable and bookbindable CD trays, each of which has clip pegs with a hole defined at a center portion of each CD tray. A compact disc can be released by pushing a non-data portion thereof through a release opening defined adjoining the hole in each CD tray. An adhesive tape can be affixed to one side ends of the CD trays and a lock band can be attached to the other side ends of the CD trays, to bookbind the CD trays together.

Abstract: A polyethylene garment protector, extensively used by garment manufacturers to protect garments in transport to and from various facilities such as, factories, distribution centers, and retail establishments. The garment protector is also commonly used by garment pressers or cleaners for the delivery or storage of pressed or cleaned garments mounted on conventional garment hangers. Furthermore, the polyethylene garment protector can also be used to enclose other textiles or goods that may be stored, shipped and/or sold in hanging form. The polyethylene garment protector is provided with at least one zone of weakness on either the front side, back side or both sides of such garment protectors, along which the garment protector may be severed to facilitate its removal so that the enclosed garment is not wrinkled or mussed. Essentially, the zone of weakness provides tear lines upon which the envelope may be opened to facilitate separating the protector and the enclosed garment.

Abstract: A PDP module packing apparatus includes PDP module packing units, each unit including a support member and a coupling unit for coupling a PDP module to a respective support member for supporting and preventing deformation of the PDP module; and shock absorbing units for receiving and supporting several PDP module packing units, a respective shock absorbing unit being locatable at each of upper and lower ends of the PDP module packing units and receiving one of the upper and lower ends for maintaining spacing between PDP module packing units, and absorbing mechanical shock. Thus, PDP modules can be safely shipped to a destination without receiving external vibration and shock in the PDP module packing apparatus.

Abstract: A wafer container for supporting semi-conductor wafer disks and for interfacing with processing equipment and methods for constructing the same. Wafer supports are positioned within an enclosure portion, the wafer supports having a plurality of vertically stacked shelves for defining slots. The wafer supports are secured within the enclosure portion rigidly at the bottom margin and resiliently at the top margin. In preferred embodiments resilient plastic spring members extend between the closed top and the wafer supports to substantially constrain lateral or forward-back movement of the wafer supports with respect to the closed top and to permit some vertical movement of the wafer support with respect to the closed top. The spring members may be configured as a leaf spring integral with an extending from the top margin of each wafer support.

Abstract: A method for removing recyclables with disposables. Each customer signs an authorization form and selects the manner in which that customer desires to have the deposits credited for that customer's recyclables. Selections include a charitable donation in the name of the customer and a cash payment and a credit to the customer's disposal service. The recyclables are removed with the customer's disposables and are taken to a recycling faculty where they are counted. A tag which the customer places on the bag of recyclables is completed and sent to the office to be credited to the customer's account. The recyclables are then place in separate bins for return to the supplier who in turn refunds the deposit to the recycling service along with a handling fee. The handling fee si taken by th recycling service and the deposits are refunded to the each customer asper each customer's instructions.

Abstract: Methods and devices for separating ore extract valuable minerals. Valuable minerals are typically found encased in rock in modest concentrations. For the minerals to be useful, they must be separated from the rock and purified. Methods and devices for separating ore provide the process and equipment needed to separate the various components of ore so that those having value can be recovered.

Abstract: A shale shaker or vibratory separator for treating material, e.g. in one aspect, a shale shaker for treating drilling fluid having contaminants therein, the shale shaker having a base, a basket on the base, fluid introduction apparatus for introducing the drilling fluid into the basket, screen apparatus for selectively providing screening material in or under the basket, the screening material positioned so that the drilling fluid flows onto the screening material, a primary roll of screening material, a take-up roll for receiving screening material from the primary roll, the rolls rotatably mounted so that screening material is movable, through or under the basket, and onto the take-up roll, vibratory apparatus connected to the basket for vibrating the basket, and receptacle apparatus for receiving fluid flowing through the screening material.

Abstract: A fastening device (1) for fastening polyurethane screening panels (6,7) to a screen (8) is made up of a composite fastener and a disc stringer support. The composite fastener is a steel bolt (2) and nut (3) with a polyurethan holding component (4) and a polyurethane cover (9) for the bolt head. The disc and stringer support is a stringer (31) serving as a joist spanning between girders of the screen frame, the stringer (31) having no flange and being narrow and deep, with discs (35) set in the top surface of the stringer at spaced apart positions, having a hole (36) in each disc for the bolt and nut and a recess (38) in the stringer underneath each disc for the nut. The bolt and nut have a toggle (14) which allows insertion into the hole in the disc and tightening the bolt and nut entirely from above the screen.