Abstract: A screen printing stencil is prepared by coating one side of a light transmissive film with a radiation curable material. Then, either the radiation curable material or the opposite side of the film is coated with a print ink receptive surface for receiving and adhering ink from a conventional ink jet printer. The ink receptive surface and the radiation curable material may be one and the same. An ultraviolet block image is printed on the ink receptive surface with a conventional ink jet printer in safe light conditions and the printed side is then exposed to curable radiation for curing areas of the radiation curable material not blocked by the print for providing ink impermeable areas. The noncured areas are washed out with an appropriate solvent and the cured areas are applied to a printing screen mesh, and after drying the cured areas, the film is removed.

Abstract: A method of operating a press that has a damping unit which contains a damping unit roller is performed during a printing interruption. During the printing interruption, the damping unit roller is supplied discontinuously with damping solution replenishment and, as a result, the damping unit roller is kept ready for a printing operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing machine by intaglio engraving comprising a rack (01; 11; 14) with a stationary part (01) and a moving part (11; 14). A plate cylinder (07) is rotationally mounted inside the stationary part, and an Orlof-type cylinder (12) is mounted inside the moving part. The moving part is mounted on a rail (04) in a suspended manner.

Abstract: A printing unit contains at least one printing group which is comprised of at least two cylinders which cooperate to form a printing nip. At least these two cylinders are interconnected in a positive fit by a drive. The two cylinders can be engaged with one another in a first position (ON), or disengaged from one another in a second position (OFF). The two cylinders can also be disengaged from each other at a spacing distance in a third position (STOP). That spacing distance is sufficient to allow a web in the printing operation to be guided between the two cylinders without making contact with the two cylinders.

Abstract: Novel printing surfaces for off-set printing blankets are provided having a resilience of less than about 40% and an average surface roughness of less than about 0.5 microns. Such low-resilience printing surfaces have been found to transfer up to greater than 90% of the ink applied thereto and can be used to transfer ink on a wide variety of substrates.

Abstract: A plate cylinder of a printing press, with a tensioning channel which extends in the axial direction, in which means for fixing the plate ends of at least one printing plate which can be positioned on the plate cylinder are arranged. The leading plate end can be fixed by a holding element against a contact surface by means of a tensioning rail which can be moved in the tensioning channel. After that, and after the plate cylinder has been rotated, it is then possible to hook the trailing plate end on the extended tensioning rail. After that, it is possible to draw the tensioning rail back in again to tension the trailing plate end.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the development of lithographic printing plates by the application of a thin film of developer solution to each plate in a controlled manner using a wire-wound coating device that resists wetting-out of the solution. The exposed surface of the wire-wound coating device has a surface energy of no more than 24 dynes/cm, preferably less than about 20 dynes/cm, which can be achieved, for example by PTFE or FEP. The fluid is gently fed onto the wire-wound device by simple volumetric displacement.

Abstract: The invention relates to the development of lithographic printing plates and comprises the application of a thin film of developer solution to each plate in a controlled manner using a jetting printhead. Sensors and control means activate and deactivate the jetting printhead in response to the presence or absence of a plate. The developer is allowed to dwell on the plate as it is conveyed across a support structure for a sufficient time to allow for percolation into and/or dissolution of the soluble areas of the coating and is then washed off and sent to waste.

Abstract: A method for forming an array of viable cells is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises ink-jet printing a cellular composition containing cells onto a substrate. Upon printing, at least about 25% of the cells remain viable after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. in a 5% CO2/95% O2 environment.

Abstract: A representative point determining method for determining representative points to be compared when adjusting color tones of a print made by a printing machine, by comparing image data serving as a reference and image data obtained by reading an image on the print. The method includes a representative point setting step executed by an operator for setting a representative point to at least one of a plurality of areas corresponding to ink keys of the printing machine, and a representative point determining step for determining representative points for other areas corresponding to the ink keys based on the representative point set by the operator and by using setting conditions for setting representative points to the other areas.

Abstract: In a drying apparatus equipped with a light source to dry a drying matter of a print by irradiating light of the light source to the print, a correlation between information relating to the time for which the light source is lit and information relating to the amount of light of the light source is preset. Then, the information relating to the elapsed time for which the light source is lit during the light source is lit is detected so that light of the light source is controlled to a constant amount, regardless of the elapsed time for which the light source is lit, based on information relating to a reference amount of light, which information is obtained from the preset correlation between the information relating to the time for which the light source is lit and the information relating to the amount of light with reference to the information relating to the elapsed time at the time of the detection.

Abstract: A proximity-fuzed ammunition unit (1) that can approach a target and where during approach the proximity fuze function effects or gives rise to a voltage pulse pattern that is dependent on objects located along the flight path of the ammunition unit on its approach to the target. The voltage pulse pattern forms the basis for the actution of at least one triggering device (18) incorporated in the ammunition unit. The electrical circuit or circuits incorporated in or interacting with each triggering device is/are arranged to sense a voltage or amplitude value in the trailing edge of a pulse incorporated in or forming the pattern. If the pattern comprises a number of pulses an indication is given when a predetermined number of pulses has appeared to appears. Each electrical circuit causes or effects the opeation of the triggering device for its actuation depending on the said sensing and/or indication.

Abstract: A method of protecting predilled, uncharged bore holes for use in an underground mine engaged in stope mining; the method comprising the steps of filling the uncharged bore holes with a liquid and sealing the entry of the liquid-filled blast holes prior to detonating adjacent blast holes. The liquid to be used will depend on the material being mined. In impervious material, the liquid is water. In porous material, the liquid may be viscous or have sealing properties such as a drilling mud or bentonite mud. Various plugs for sealing the bore holes are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A firearm cartridge has a case configured with a relatively straight-walled portion and a shoulder portion for housing a quantity of propellant. The case further includes a neck for retaining a bullet. The straight-walled portion defines a base cavity having an interior base diameter. The interior base diameter is approximately twice or more the neck diameter. The diameter ratios of the base and neck optimize combustion efficiency to reduce heat and acceleration losses.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a shotgun shell hull for a shotgun of a greater gauge that can be loaded with the standard load of a lesser gauge. In one embodiment, the shotgun shell hull is comprised of (i) a tubular casing having an outer diameter of about a greater gauge and an inside diameter of about a lesser gauge; (ii) a primer receiver located on a first end of the tubular casing, configured to receive a primer and having a rim for retaining the tubular casing within a firing chamber of a shotgun of the greater gauge; and (iii) a closure located on a second end of the tubular casing distal to the first end and configured to retain a charge for the lesser gauge in the tubular casing until the primer is ignited.

Abstract: A rail ballast wing assembly includes a outer door with at least one hinge edge, a template door pivotably secured to least one of the hinge edges and a positioning device associated with the outer door and the template door for maintaining an angular orientation of the template door relative to the outer door. A breakaway mechanism is connected to the positioning device and the template door and configured for temporarily disengaging the template door from the positioning device upon exposure to impact forces. The breakaway mechanism preferably includes a plate connecting the positioning device to the template door, and being disengageable from the template door. A top pin on the outer door is pivotably secured to a top plate through the use of at least one retainer bracket.

Abstract: A guideway structure for high-speed track-bound transportation composed of two or more than two girder-segments. The structure of the guideway is characteristic of: At the intermediate positions on the girder top and the girder bottom of the connecting ends of the said girder-segments are all disposed the pre-embedded steel elements and some anchoring nails used for ensuring the pre-embedded steel elements to be reliably connected with the concrete of girder-segments, after the relevant connecting ends of the two adjacent girder-segments are placed closely, they may be connected together to form a two-span quasi-continuous girder by tightening a plurality of bolts through their respective through hole on the connecting elements and on the pre-embedded elements.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to vehicular transportation for humans and freight by roadway and railway. More specifically, this invention relates to a unique combination of a novel roadway wheel and pneumatic tire assembly, incorporating a known automatic inflate-deflate system and a novel lightweight railway wheel; both wheels then coupled and concentrically assembled on a common axle with special provisions for the known automatic inflation and deflation of the pneumatic roadway tire.

Abstract: A center beam car has a main deck structure extending laterally from a main center sill, a laterally extending top truss structure, and a central vertically oriented central beam structure. The center beam so formed defines bunks in which to carry cargo. The upper region of the web-work structure includes a top chord mounted to run between two end bulkheads. The deck has a central portion and end portions. The end portions of the deck are carried at a greater height than the center portion, the difference in height corresponding to the height of a bundle of lumber. The car has a center sill having a depth corresponding to the depth of the step in the deck. The end portion of the center sill has an internal plate defining a draft gear pocket upper wall. The medial portion of the center sill is narrower than the end portion, and of deep section, such that it has a high aspect ratio.

Abstract: Coating for permanent hydrophilization of surfaces, and its use The invention relates to a coating for permanent hydrophilization of surfaces, and its use. In order to permanently hydrophilize surfaces, a coating is proposed, within the scope of the invention, which consists of nano-scale particles having hydrophilic side chains, which can be sintered.

Abstract: There is described a dialkali based salt solution of dioic acid as an anti-corrosive additive alone or in admixture in an effective amount with another composition such as concrete.

Abstract: These and other objects of the present invention are achieved by an anti-corrosive additive composition comprised of an alkali based salt of dioic acid and a defoaming agent selected from the group consisting of polyether modified polysilicones and tri-alkane/alkene phosphates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A benzophenone compound, and an ink composition that includes the benzophenone compound can absorb UV light, and thus improve lightfastness of images produced with the ink composition containing the compound. Due to the function of the benzophenone compound as a lightfast dispersant, the dispersibility and the lightfastness of an ink composition are improved with the benzophenone compound, without requiring an additional lightfastness enhancer.

Abstract: A lightfast additive and an ink composition including the same include a benzophenone moiety for lightfastness and a moiety for wettability and the ability to stabilize a colorant, wherein the two moieties are covalently bonded. The lightfast additive may exhibit effective ultraviolet (UV) light absorption capacity, effective wettability, and an ability to stabilize a colorant. The ink composition utilizing the light fast additive thus has an improved lightfastness and long-term storage stability.

Abstract: This invention provides an water-base ink achieving high print quality on plain, recycled, and coated paper, glossiness on glossy paper, as well as well-balanced gas fastness, and an water-base ink set which exhibits low light source dependence with regard to the colors of resultant printed matter. This invention is an water-base ink comprising a pigment, a surfactant and/or a penetrating organic solvent, and water, wherein the pigment is a copper phthalocyanine pigment substituted with eight or less chlorine atoms; the surfactant is an acetylene glycol surfactant and/or an acetylene alcohol type surfactant; and the penetrating organic solvent is one or more selected from the group consisting of di(tri)ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and/or (di)propylene glycol monobutyl ether, and 1,2-allylene glycol. This invention is also an water-base ink set comprising the water-base ink, a magenta ink and a yellow ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of starch. The compositions consist of an anionic and a cationic starch wherein at least one of the starches is waxy. The compositions are surprisingly not resulting in an agglomerated product when cooked. The compositions are used in paper or cardboard preparation. The compositions are cooked and added at the wet end of the paper production process. This results in a high possible addition level and the use of the size press is abolished. The resulting paper and board are shown to have better characteristics than the paper and board prepared with the same components which have not been mixed prior to addition but which are added separately.

Abstract: A hard film for cutting tools which is composed of

Abstract: Nonaqueous compositions formulated for spray application to a substrate wherein the composition contains a foam-reducing quantity of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprising the following reactants:

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of green colour filters and LCDs. It has been found that pigments with surprisingly improved coloristic, chemical and physical properties are obtained by salt-kneading a halogenated phthalocyanine pigment together with a yellow pigment of the disazo condensation, barbituric acid or azoquinolone series. The process takes place in the presence of an organic liquid and in the absence of binder or optionally in the presence of a relatively small amount of binder. Claimed are the process itself as well as the green pigment composition obtained by the process and compositions comprising it.

Abstract: A coloring pearlescent flake pigment capable of providing pearl-like luster caused by interference color and a vivid color caused by a tar color is provided as a new material which contributes to the diversification of cosmetics and paints thanks to its powdery smoothness and the visual effect as well as covering protection effect in an application layer. The coloring pearlescent flake pigment having a double coating layer which is formed on inorganic flake-like particles and which is composed of a high-refraction-index metal oxide (e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment with a metallic lustre, comprising a plate-like non-metallic substrate having a thickness lower an 200 nm, which is entirely coated with a metallic layer.

Abstract: This invention provides improved kaolin clay slurries by processes for addition of stabilized chlorine dioxide which oxidizes organic impurities, including living organisms and organic debris, to kaolin clays and bleaching agents used in the paper-making industry.

Abstract: Optical brighteners (PAB) of formula 1

Abstract: A chemically bonded ceramic material based on calcium aluminate hydrate with additives of primarily calcium titanate, but also chemically similar compounds. The material is a biocompatible material for implants, particularly for orthopaedic and dental applications. The material possesses the properties required for an orthopaedic biocement. It cures through reaction with water and develops its strength within a short period of time, has good workability prior to curing, is shape stable, has a low heat generation during curing, and is friendly to adjacent tissues.

Abstract: A compacting tool and method for the production of a multi-layer concrete pipe in a mold mantle. The tool comprises a shaping device and an adjustment device. The shaping device comprises at least one of a distributor roller, pressing roller, pressing piston or smoothing piston, or combinations thereof. The shaping device has an outer mantle surface for shaping an inside wall of the concrete pipe and rotates about a driven axle. The adjustment device connects the shaping device with the driven axle, so that the distance between the outer mantle surface and the driven axle can be changed.

Abstract: A folding picnic table includes a foldable table top and two or more seats. The foldable table top is preferably supported by a table top supporting assembly that is movable between an extended position and a collapsible position. Advantageously, the table top supporting assembly can be stored in the foldable table top when the picnic table is in the collapsed position. Desirably, each seat is supported by a seat supporting assembly that is movable between an extended position and a collapsible position. Preferably the seat supporting assembly is stored in a seat when the picnic table is in the collapsed position. The table top supporting assembly can further be folded into a fully folded position when the table top is folded to further reduce the size and dimensions of the picnic table when the picnic table is in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A corrugated cardboard pallet is disclosed which bears a load without crushing struts and without destroying beam members even though the pallet is exposed to transverse vibrations generated during transportation by a truck or a transport vehicle. Pallet deck plates are bonded on both the upper and lower surfaces of multiple beam members made of corrugated cardboard. Beam member comprises a body having a first square prism and a second square prism wherein body has a square prism shape by overlaying inner plates of beam members and another inner plate of another beam member on common base platform. The bottom edges of a pair of struts are foldably connected via linking plates; the size of each strut being set such that its side edge contacts an outer plate 6 of each corresponding square prism. Flaps extend toward inner plate in an inclined manner such that flaps contact inner plates thereby providing load-bearing portions.

Abstract: A reversible cover designed to cover a table or other furniture in its entirety or in part. A table cover is constructed using a web with coloration and/or print on both sides. Borders may be present around the table cover. The borders may be created by folding the body of the table cover or may be applied independently. The borders are usually made from the same material as the web cover, and are applied so as to show the coloration of the opposite side of the cover. The borders may also be realized using colored or printed materials different from the web cover.

Abstract: A detachable computer desk comprises a frame comprising two substantially inverted T-shaped legs, two crosspieces interconnected tops of the legs, and two fastening boards each including two parallel series of first apertures at both sides; a bracket assembly comprising a bar, two endpieces each having an opening, and C-shaped brackets slidable about the bar; shelves coupled to the brackets; a desk top coupled to the fastening boards; a notched member coupled to one leg, the notched member comprising two parallel columns of notches; an L-shaped computer seat comprising two parallel columns of second apertures and a lateral slit; and an L-shaped abutment plate opposite to a vertical section of the computer seat, the abutment plate being releasably secured to the slit. Height adjustments of both the computer seat and the desk top are made possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shelf system for storing and archiving objects. The shelf system essentially consists of at least one shelf (1) having a rectangular cross-section with vertical longitudinal upright elements (2) arranged on the end points thereof. Horizontal cross beams (16,28) are disposed between two respective longitudinal upright elements (2) in order to fix bearing boards (5) respectively provided with a downward-oriented front face strip (15). The longitudinal upright elements (15) are provided with recesses (10) for receiving pairs of hooks (20,21,31), which are vertically and horizontally distanced and which are downward-oriented, on the cross elements (16,28). In order to guarantee high stability and load capacity of said bearing boards (5) with cross beams (16,28), the downward-oriented front face strip of the bearing board (5) can be clamped between the cross beam (16,28) and the supporting upright elements (2) of the shelf (1).

Abstract: A folding table comprising a basic structure (12) and a resting surface (14) mounted upon the basic structure (14), it being possible for said resting surface to oscillate between a substantially vertical inoperative position, and a substantially horizontal operative position. The resting surface (14) is mounted so that it can oscillate with respect to the basic structure (12) about a first horizontal axis (26), and the aforesaid basic structure (12) comprises a retention device (38), which includes: at least one articulation arm (40) articulated to the basic structure (12) about a second horizontal axis (30) parallel to the first axis (26); and a connection member (42, 142) operatively set between said arm (40) and the aforesaid resting surface (14).

Abstract: Support structures are provided having an improved connecting structures. Support structures include tables, chairs, and the like. The improved connecting structures securely connect a support surface and a support leg. For example, the improved connecting structures of the present invention can be used to connect a table top to a table leg. In one embodiment, a table top has a raised portion extending from a bottom surface thereof. A connector having a horizontal portion and at least one vertical portion is secured to the raise portion. A table leg is then pivotally connected to the connector. The connector can be U-shaped or L-shaped. The length of the vertical portion of the connector is less than the height of the raised portion of the table top.

Abstract: A utility table preferably includes a substantially planar table top with a generally flat top surface and a bottom portion. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and a lip may be formed on the bottom surface of the table top. The lip is preferably located along the outer periphery of the tabletop, but the lip could be located in any desired location. A plurality of connecting apertures is preferably formed in the lip. A first bushing or sleeve is configured to be disposed in each connecting aperture and a second sleeve may be disposed in an opposing connecting aperture. A table leg can be secured to the table top by connecting the table leg to a cross bar, inserting a sleeve into a connecting aperture and disposing an end of the cross bar into the sleeve. The lip may include other structures such as grooves or recesses which serve to distribute the weight of the table top.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a combination table (1) arranged for use as a baby changing table or a desk or a partition, comprising either two vertical side members (2) and one horizontal table top (5) and at least one horizontal shelf (7); or two vertical side members (2) and one horizontal table top (5) and one horizontal cross-beam (10) and alternatively one or more shelves (7) mounted between the side members (2); or at least two vertical side members (2) mounted together by its vertical edges.

Abstract: A bubble cap assembly for use in fluidized bed boilers, furnaces, or reactors, has a bubble cap, a stem, and at least one pin. One end of the stem is inserted into the bubble cap. The bubble cap has outlet holes for delivering a fluidizing medium, typically into a bed of granulated material, but which prevent backsifting of the granulated material into the bubble cap. The bubble cap also has at least one insertion hole, through which a pin may be inserted. When the pin is inserted through the bubble cap insertion hole, it also occupies a groove or indentation on the stem thereby preventing separation or disassembly of the bubble cap and stem combination. An elastic gasket may be provided between the bubble cap and stem to form a fluid tight connection.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for processing residual waste and other organically contaminated waste substances, and a residual waste processing plant, wherein a waste substance containing organic constituents is heated to the boiling temperature range of water in a reactor under vacuum, so that membranes of water-containing cell structures are destroyed, and the organically highly contaminated cell water may be discharged, together with the exhaust vapor.

Abstract: To provide a supplying apparatus for supplying a combustible material capable of enhancing the sealing effects of a supplying system for supplying a combustible material, such as combustible wastes, to a fluidized-bed chamber, stably supplying a combustible material having an undefined shape, and reducing cost for installation; and further to provide a facility for gasifying a combustible material using the supplying apparatus for supplying a combustible material; and further to provide a method of gasifying combustible materials

Abstract: The slagging combustion furnace (10) of the present invention includes a combustion chamber (11, 12, 13) for combusting a combustible gas containing ash and melting the ash, and a slag discharge port (17) for discharging molten slag (20) produced by melting the ash. The slag discharge port (17) is formed by refractory material which is replaceable.

Abstract: A U-type slag-tap firing boiler includes a combustion furnace (5) formed in a volume so that a temperature of a gas flowing through a slag screen (4) separating the combustion furnace (5) and a radiant furnace (6) disposed below the combustion furnace (5) is maintained in a range that ensures the normal functioning of the slag screen (4) even if air is supplied through a burner (2) into the combustion furnace (5) at an air ratio below 1. NOx generation is reduced by decreasing air supply through the burner (2) into the combustion furnace (5) to below 1, burning pulverized coal in a fuel-rich combustion mode in the combustion furnace (5) to crate a reducing atmosphere therein, and heating the interior of the combustion furnace (5) at a temperature around fluid temperature.

Abstract: A ground engaging seed delivery device comprising an elongate support arm 8 pivotally mounted to a driving means via a mounting means 7 adapted to accommodate vertical linear displacement wherein said support arm has an offset coulter disc 3 fitted along the length thereof, a back swept seed delivery tube 2, followed by a packer wheel 4 and a ground engaging control arm 1 positioned to act between the coulter disc and packer wheel so as to follow a furrow formed by said coulter disc and prevent said furrow divot from either collapsing and/or being thrown prior to delivery of seed into said furrow such that said packer wheel can replace said divot immediately following delivery of seed to said furrow.