Abstract: A filter system for filtering intake air for a combustion engine, in particular an air filter for a commercial vehicle, having a tubular housing, an inlet situated in the housing through which unfiltered air to be cleaned can be supplied, an outlet situated in the housing through which cleaned air can be discharged, an arrangement of filters situated in the housing between the inlet and outlet which form a seal such that air from the inlet must flow through the filter arrangement to reach the outlet, the housing having an opening for replacement of the filter which can be closed and sealed by a housing cover, and in which at least one prefilter, one main filter and one secondary filter are situated in the housing in axial succession one after the other in the direction of air flow through the filter system.

Abstract: The use of textile fabric which contains textured yarn material for attachment in front of windows or doors to guard against dusty allergens such as pollen or house dust.

Abstract: The invention uses both heating and cooling zones to prevent the precipitation of solids onto equipment surfaces until they are efficiently removed from the gas phase via one or more heat exchangers. Each heat exchanger may be regenerated to melt off the solids when the amount collected becomes excessive. A storage plenum is available under each heat exchanger to store the melted solids until final removal to avoid the need to open the equipment for the removal of the unwanted solids.

Abstract: A hydrogen purification system and method that utilizes a hydrogen separator with a novel composite structure. The hydrogen separator has a first porous layer of a hydrogen permeable material, such as a palladium alloy. A solid layer of the same hydrogen permeable material is then disposed onto the first porous layer. A pressure differential is created across the structure of the composite hydrogen separator. The porous layer of hydrogen permeable material supports the solid layer and enables the solid layer to withstand large pressure differentials. Furthermore, the porous layer of the hydrogen permeable material bonds to the solid layer, thereby greatly increasing the effective surface area of the solid layer that is exposed to hydrogen gas. Accordingly, a large flow rate of hydrogen gas can be obtained in a small amount of space.

Abstract: A composite gas separation module includes a porous metal substrate; an intermediate layer that includes a powder having a Tamman temperature higher than the Tamman temperature of the porous metal substrate and wherein the intermediate layer overlies the porous metal substrate; and a dense hydrogen-selective membrane, wherein the dense hydrogen-selective membrane overlies the intermediate layer. In another embodiment, a composite gas separation module includes a porous metal substrate; an intermediate powder layer; and a dense gas-selective membrane, wherein the dense gas-selective membrane overlies the intermediate powder layer.

Abstract: Membrane modules that contain one or more hydrogen-selective membranes, methods for preparing the same, and hydrogen purification systems, fuel processors and devices containing the same. In some embodiments, the membrane modules include one or more hydrogen-selective membranes supported on a support or screen structure, of which a variety of embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the membrane or membranes are at least substantially formed from an alloy comprising palladium and copper. In some embodiments, the membranes further include a material having a composition different than the alloy. In some embodiments, the at least one membrane is adhesively mounted on the screen structure during assembly.

Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator includes several dividable supporting rods, which are passed through corresponding big holes, and tightly fitted in corresponding small holes of metallic boards so as to support the metallic boards equidistantly spaced apart in position. Each supporting rod is made of several connectable parts, each of which has an insertion end portion, and a hollow holding end portion. Each supporting rod is assembled by means of joining insertion end portions to adjacent hollow holding end portions, and is apart from the edges of corresponding big holes of the metallic boards. Thus, the metallic boards are firmly held in position by means of tops of hollow holding end portions of those connectable parts that are joined to small through holes thereof.

Abstract: The basis of the pollen cleaning method is that the contaminated pollen (6) is sucked by airflow carrying the pollen to the conical part (16) of the separator (3) made of insulating material where pure pollen particles fall through the separator onto the filter (2) while the impurities rotate in electrostatic field generated by separator (3) friction. The device used for implementation of this method consists of a suction unit (1) with a filter (2). To the filter is led the separator outlet (3). In the area of the greatest separator diameter, the outlet of the suction line of a variable diameter is tangentially connected to the separator (3) including a suction part (5) for contaminated pollen (6) suction.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating a gas by adsorption wherein additional heat is provided to the regeneration fluid by external means prior to its use in the regeneration process.

Abstract: The Laing Medical C-Pap Breathing Apparatus Disposable Inline Hepa Filter is a new concept in filter applications to C-Pap breathing machines. Most manufacturers have a primary filter application to their suction or induction of their units and only their filters can be used. My filter fits on the one inch universal discharge fitting found on all units in which the air supply hose connects with the application of a little rubber adaptor boot. The Laing Medical C-Pap Breathing Apparatus Disposable Inline Hepa Filter is a superior two stage filter that is disposable and fits any C-Pap breathing unit.

Abstract: The ‘Cookie Dipper’ is a hand held utensil which may be used by adults or juveniles, to insert onto or into a creme filled cookie followed by, dipping the cookie into a beverage of their choice such as milk, coffee or other beverage. While using the ‘Cookie Dipper’ the user reduces the likihood of having their hands or fingers come into contact with the beverage they are dipping the cookie into.

Abstract: The offered engineering solution (technology) belongs to the food industry —particularly, to the wine industry —and can be used for riddling (dead yeast cells are accumulated in the neck of the bottle) during champagne production (wine production according to the champagne method). The Equipment allows maintaining the equal slant angle for the large number of wine bottles during their repeated revolving. The Equipment has a frame and at least one revolving platform for bottles; moreover, the platform is designed in the form of a disc with holes. Every hole holds a case for a bottle. The Equipment production and exploitation are not difficult, it is reliable, has a great productivity, and guarantees the control of riddling in every bottle at any process stage.

Abstract: A hot beverage maker has a stand, fresh water chamber, a brewed beverage tank, and an actuator means for dispensing brewed beverages. The tank includes a filter basket, a reservoir portion, and an outlet port. The reservoir portion is adapted to hold a brewed liquid, and the outlet port is positioned in substantially the bottom of the reservoir portion. The dispenser actuator means is connected to the outlet port and is biased to a closed position, but may be moved to an open position by a vessel for holding a hot beverage. The dispenser actuator includes a plug that further includes a stem and a seal ring mounted on the stem. The bottom of the stem has a substantially inverted conical shape.

Abstract: This invention discloses a multi-function coffee maker comprising: a casing, a cover assembly with a brewing room inside, a water reservoir, a water pump, an electric heater, a water distributor assembly, a control valve assembly and a base assembly, wherein, said coffee maker further comprises more than one brewing accessory, which may be either an espresso coffee brewing accessory, or a drip coffee brewing accessory, or a tea brewing accessory; said brewing accessories are interchangeable and can be loaded within said brewing room of said cover assembly to form an individual brewing chamber; said water reservoir assembly, water pump, water distributor assembly, control valve assembly and brewing chamber construct the water loop of said coffee maker, water flow of different pressures may be generated within said water loop, and water flow of suitable pressure is provided into said brewing chamber according to the brewing requirements.

Abstract: A filter coffee maker having: a boiler; a case in which the boiler is disposed; an ascending conduit coupled to the boiler for upward movement of the hot water produced by said boiler; a filter holder or filter holder housing; a lid pivoted on the case; and a water delivery head arranged in the lid. The delivery head has an inlet opening brought into communication with a hot water outlet orifice of the conduit and an outlet opening that opens above the filter holder or housing when the lid is closed. The lid has a lower face presenting a protuberance in which the inlet opening is arranged, the ascending conduit has an upper end with a closed upper part, and the orifice opens in a direction facing a lateral wall forming part of the case.

Abstract: A bread maker having a main body having an oven compartment, a pair of parallel kneading drums spaced apart from each other inside the oven compartment and winding a mixing bag filled with ingredients to make bread thereon, and a drum driver driving the kneading drums to rotate, includes a rotation sensing part to sense rotated position of at least one of the kneading drums; and a controller to control the drum driver to decrease rotation torque of the kneading drum at a predetermined position before approaching a turning position of the kneading drum on the basis of the rotated position sensed by the rotation sensing part so as to approach the kneading drum slowly to the turning position. With this configuration, the present invention provides a bread maker and a method of controlling the same, which prevents a mixing bag from separating from a kneading drum due to excessive rotation of the kneading drums.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming molded food products having an outer first component and an inner second component is provided. The apparatus includes a pressurized supply of first component and a pressurized supply of second component. A mold housing extends along a first direction. A first end portion and a second end portion are arranged to be movable along the first direction within the mold housing and to be separated by a pre-selected distance along the first direction. An injector tube is in fluid communication with the supply of pressurized second component. The first and second end portions are arranged to be contained within the mold housing in a fill position to form a mold cavity within the mold housing around the injector tube. The mold cavity has an inlet in fluid communication with the supply of pressurized first component when in the fill position to receive first component to form a shell having an inside void.

Abstract: A hand manipulable apparatus for the receipt and extrusion of a stream of edible material. The apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end with a discharge nozzle in the first end. A chamber is arranged within the first end of the elongated housing for receipt of a meltable edible material. A circuit is arranged in the first end of the elongated housing for heating and melting the edible material; and a chocolate advancer member such as a rotatable auger is arranged within the distal end of the housing for extrudably discharging the edible material out of the housing through the nozzle.

Abstract: A protective food product cover includes a hollow sidewall that is covered at one end by a support member to create an enclosure. The support member is formed with cross-slits. Further, the sidewall is engageable with a tray to protect the food product (e.g. a cake) from contamination, while it is carried on the tray in the enclosure. A plastic sheet is affixed to the support member to create a hermetic seal for the cover. In use, the plastic sheet is removed to expose the cross-slits on the support member. Candles are then inserted into the cross-slits and lit for a celebration. Subsequently, the sidewall, support member and candles are removed from the tray for access to the food product.

Abstract: A strapping machine configured to position a strap material around an associated load when in a feed mode and to tension the strap material and seal the strap material to itself around the load when in a tensioning mode includes an improved winder assembly. The machine includes a flame, a strap material supply and a strapping head. A strap path is defined from the strap material supply to the strapping head. The strapping head includes a feed element for conveying the strap material during the feed mode in a first direction around the load and for conveying the strap material in a second, opposite direction to tension the strap material around the load. The strapping head includes a rotating winder for tensioning the material around the load. The winder has a peripheral strap path and a central strap path.

Abstract: A clearing and reloading assembly is configured for use with a strapping machine of the type having an infeed arrangement at about a strap material inlet to the machine, a feed assembly and a chute, the strapping machine defining a strap material holding region between the infeed arrangement and the feed assembly. The strapping machine is configured to receive first and second courses of associated strap material, position, tension and seal the strap material around a load. The clearing and reloading assembly includes a body, a driven wheel and a bearing element opposite of the driven wheel. The bearing element and the driven wheel define a strap path therebetween. A strap cutter is disposed for movement into and out of the strap path. A first peripheral portion of the driven wheel is configured to define a gap between the first portion and the bearing element such that the strap material can slip therebetween.

Abstract: A twist tie feed device is provided for twisting together the ends of a tie ribbon which encircles a product including a base plate. A twist head assembly can be mounted on a base plate and receives a first end of a tie ribbon which encircles the product and a second end of the encircling tie ribbon and will rotate about itself to twist the tie ribbon about the product. Positive drive wheels and idler working in conjuction feed the ribbon in one of a first direction towards the twist head assembly and a second direction away from the twist head assembly. The positive drive wheels can contact the ribbon at one side and the idler can contact the ribbon on the other side to apply a positive drive force to the drive the ribbon as it passes between the drive wheels and idler. The ribbon can be fed in the second direction away from the twist head assembly, thereby tightening the ribbon about the product.

Abstract: A method for making a fibre web, especially aboard web. The fibre web (W) is pre-calendered in a long-nip calender (11; 21), which replaces the Yankee cylinder. The invention also concerns a concept for making a fibre web, especially board. The concept includes a long-nip calender (11; 21) for pre-calendering the fibre web and to replace the Yankee cylinder.

Abstract: A nip characterization system which has as inputs the pressure applied to the nip by the hydraulic loading devices, and loads applied at the end bearings and/or the loads applied to the roll support beam, and in addition directly measures nip load, has more than sufficient information to completely characterize the nip.

Abstract: A soft calender has a body structure (10) and at least two roller sets (11; 12). There is at least one calendering nip (N1, N2, N3, N4) formed in between two rollers (13, 14; 14, 15; 16, 17; 17, 18). Of the rollers forming the nip, at least one is a roller with a soft surface (13, 15; 16, 18) and the other is a heating roller (14, 17). The calender body structure (10) is formed with a stepped shape in such a way that the roller sets (11, 12) can be located in an upper and a lower place of location (21) on the same side of the body.

Abstract: A press for rigid foam sheets with continuous adjustment of the spacing between the two press plates (1, 3), in particular for sandwich panels with an upper and lower outer layer and, located therebetween, a core of rigid polyurethane foam. The lower press plate (3) is here moved into a preselected position corresponding to the panel thickness to be foamed by means of synchronously rotating threaded lifting spindles (4), assisted by weight-compensating cylinders (5). Short-stroke cylinders (6) are provided between the heads of the threaded lifting spindles (4) and the lower press plate (3). Said short-stroke cylinders have the function of dissipating the moulding force which has arisen due to foaming by moving the press plate (3) a very small stroke downwards. It is also possible, instead of the short-stroke cylinders (6), to install an air cushion system, which has a stroke of approx. 1 mm, between the press plate and the heating plate. This stroke is sufficient to dissipate the foaming pressure.

Abstract: A method for printing a viscous material on substrates within a stencil printer includes supplying viscous material to a dispensing region of a print head, positioning a first substrate into a print position, printing on the first substrate by means of a pair of blades in contact with a stencil during a first print stroke in which the pair of blades travel in a first direction, the dispensing region being defined between the pair of blades, positioning a second substrate into a print position, and printing on the second substrate during a second print stroke in which the pair of blades travel in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, the pair of blades maintaining contact with the stencil when transitioning between the first and second print strokes. A print head and a stencil printer are further disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing hybrid, closed-loop control that generates control values for processes defined by a limited number of function evaluations and large amounts of process and measurement noise. The described control system is applied to a stencil printing process for applying solder paste to an electronic medium such as a printed circuit board or semiconductor wafer. The control system is defined by a hybrid approach. A first, coarse algorithm is used to rapidly produce the value of a stencil printer control value resulting in a solder paste deposit having a volume within predetermined acceptable limits. After the coarse algorithm no longer produces solder paste deposits closer to a desired volume, a second, more refined estimator is used to fine tune the process. An additional transitional algorithm may be added between the coarse algorithm and refined estimator.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing webs in a rotary web-fed printing press includes a turning device that is usable for shifting the web about an uneven multiple of a half web-width of the web. A folding installation is also provided. The web or webs, which are displaced by the uneven multiple of the half-width, run on two adjacent folding formers which are arranged generally perpendicular to the running direction of the web.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary roller printing press with a printing unit for printing a web with six printed pages, arranged axially next to each other, comprising a superstructure in which the web is cut longitudinally into three partial webs, with a folding installation, comprising at least one roller for transporting the partial webs and at least one folding apparatus. The invention is characterised in that the printing unit, the at least one roller for transporting the partial webs of the folding installation and a folding apparatus arranged after the above are separately mechanically driven by drive motors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding installation (11) on a rotary roller press, comprising a first group of at least two folding formers (101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108) and at least one further folding former (101, 102, 103, 106, 107), vertically offset from the first group, whereby the folding formers of the first group are adjacent and offset from each other perpendicular to the running direction of part webs (03a, 03b, 03c) and arranged in the horizontal plane such as to at least partly overlap. Symmetry planes (S) of at least one folding former of the first group and the further folding former lie essentially in a common line of a partial web running straight through the print machine. The invention is characterised in that the both aligned folding formers are provided with a common group of leading rollers (88, 89, 93).

Abstract: A transfer heat press which is intended for use with a rotary screen printing machine, incorporates a C shaped frame mounted on a support and moveable vertically relative to said support. A heater platen is mounted to the top of the C frame. A lower platen adapted to support the pallet of the rotary screen printing machine is mounted on the lower part of the C frame. The lower platen is moveable toward the upper platen. The lower platen applies a force to the underside of the pallet arm of a screen printing machine which results in the platen frame being allowed to move downwardly. This downward movement is guided and cushioned by a pneumatic or hydraulic spring. This arrangement means that the force on the pallet arm is equal to the weight of the platen frame less the upthrust of the pneumatic hydraulic ram. This reduces the risk of damage to the pallet arm.

Abstract: A flexographic printing plate cleaner comprises a linear actuator operably mounted relative to a plate cylinder carrying a flexographic printing plate; a frame carried by the linear actuator for movement along a path parallel to an axis of rotation of the plate cylinder; and a double-acting three-position cylinder carried by the frame. The cylinder includes a first piston rod a retracted position, a first extended position and a second extended position. A backing plate secured to an exterior end of the first piston rod and movable therewith. A cleaning pad is disposed in front of the backing plate and adjacent the flexographic printing plate such that the cleaning pad engages the printing plate at a first pressure when the first piston rod is at the first position, and at a second higher pressure when the first piston rod is at the second position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a planographic printing plate precursor suitable for direct printing using infrared laser light, comprising, on a substrate, a photosensitive layer containing an infrared absorbing agent, a sulfonium salt polymerization initiator, a polymerizable compound, and a binder polymer, wherein the central line average surface roughness (Ra) of the surface of the substrate on which the photosensitive layer is arranged is in the range of 0.35 to 0.55 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A plate-making method is capable of recording a sharp image on a photosensitive plate, and is applicable to a process operation executed in a light room, while adverse influences caused by laser flares can be hardly received. Ultra-short pulse laser light emitted from a Ti:Al2O3 laser light source is modulated by an AOM (acousto-optic modulating element). The modulated laser light is focused by a collective lens onto a high-sensitive photopolymer layer of a photosensitive plate-making material. The focused ultra-short pulse laser light may cause a photopolymerization reaction in a laser-light-irradiated portion of the high-sensitive photopolymer layer by way of a multiple photon absorption phenomenon, so as to form a hardened portion.

Abstract: A system and method for adhering a fabric to a backing substrate is disclosed. The system includes at least one roll of a reusable backing substrate, wherein the reusable backing substrate supports the fabric during a printing process. The system also includes at least one roll of fabric and a lamination system for removably adhering the fabric to the backing substrate. A print zone is configured for receiving the backed fabric and prints a pattern on the backed fabric. After the pattern is printed, the fabric is removed from the backing substrate and the backing substrate may be reused in another printing process. The invention is also directed to a method for printing a pattern on a layer of fabric using a reusable backing substrate and a laminated backing substrate used in the disclosed system and method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersible colorant having a sufficiently high dispersion stability with a high functional group density on the surface and a resin component present on the surface, the resin component not separating from the surface, and a method for simply producing the same. The present invention also provides an aqueous ink containing the excellent, dispersible colorant, ink tank, ink jet recorder, ink jet recording method and inkjet recorded images. The dispersible colorant comprises a colorant and chargeable resin pseudo fine particles having a smaller size than the colorant, and the colorant and particles are fixed to each other.

Abstract: A printed material comprising at least one support having at least one oligomer and/or polymer applied thereon is provided. Also, a method for preparing the printed material and a method for delivering and storing at least one oligomer and/or polymer are provided. The printed materials of the present invention are useful in providing scientists with oligomers and/or polymers of interest from the printed materials easily and immediately.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple manufacturing method of parts of igniter which makes welding unnecessary. Electroconductive pins 51 and 52 are pushed in through-holes 45 and 46 of a header 40, and a heat generating body 30 is penetrated by the electroconductive pins 51 and 52. Thereafter, the heat generating body 30 is fixed by crimping one end portions 51a and 52a of the electroconductive pins 51 and 52.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor and magnetic field sensing method for ordnance, comprising locating a giant magnetoresistance detector within the ordnance and detecting magnetic fields with the detector. Also other sensing method and sensors employing such detectors.

Abstract: A propellant charge batch for an explosion-operated setting tool includes a socket member (10) in an inner space which there are provided a first chamber (11) filled with a nitrocellulose propellant charge (13), and a second chamber (12) filled with an ammoniumnitrate powder (14), with at least the second chamber (12) being closed medium tightly; and at least one ignition element (15) for igniting the propellant charge.

Abstract: A gun cleaning device is provided in which a primed cartridge case is adapted to hold a bore cleaning means for cleaning the bore and to contain a propellant for propelling the bore cleaning means through the bore. The bore cleaning means has a bore-cleaning member and a back end having a base for mounting a rear end of the bore cleaning member. A method of cleaning a gun is provided in which a primed cartridge containing the bore cleaning means and sufficient propellant for propelling the bore cleaning means through the bore is fed into a chamber of a gun and the gun is fired causing the cartridge to be propelled through the bore and to thoroughly clean the bore.

Abstract: A projectile (10) for firing from a barrel, said projectile including a multiplicity of barrel assemblies (12, 13, 14) radially disposed from the centre of mass of the projectile, wherein each of said multiplicity of barrel assemblies includes a plurality of sub-projectiles (16) axially disposed within a barrel; each of said sub-projectiles associated with a discrete propellent charge (17) for propelling a respective sub-projectile from the barrel, wherein said projectile is capable of selectively firing sub-projectiles (16), suitably with the aid of primers (18) each coupled to an electronic controller (15). to provide a predetermined pattern of deployed sub-projectiles. A defence system employing projectiles of the type described is also disclosed, together with a method for disguising the launch location of a projectile utilising divert propulsion.

Abstract: A frangible hollow point bullet is disclosed. The bullet (or slug) is formed from a frangible material such as sintered copper to provide a bullet-shaped body. A plurality of coaxial, substantially cylindrical cavities having progressively decreasing bore diameters are formed in the nose of the bullet-shaped body, extending rearwardly therefrom, to provide a bullet that both expands and fragments in a semicontrolled fashion upon impact with a target. In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the coaxial cavities is multiply scored to provide a substantially symmetric fragmentation pattern and a controlled and uniform fragment size. Controlling the aggregate depth of the coaxial cavities enables the retention of a recoverable base or shank that is suitable for ballistic investigation following bullet impact.

Abstract: A round of ammunition for firing from a gun having a rifled barrel, especially a small arms weapon. The projectile (1) forming a part of the round is of steel or other material having a Vickers Hardness value not less than 550, and has a coating (13) of copper or copper alloy. The projectile has a forward body portion (9) which has a diameter similar to that of the lands of the rifling, and a rearward body portion (3) having a diameter which is similar to the diameter defined by the roots of the rifling grooves. The coating (13) is of a thickness not less than the depth of the said rifling grooves, so that the rifling engraves the coating but does not significantly engrave the underlying steel or other hard material. The advantages associated with a hard projectile material are thus obtained without substantially increasing barrel wear.

Abstract: A sabot for a projectile comprising at least two segments intended to surround and drive a sub-calibre penetrator, such sabot comprising a calibred thrust plate, wherein said sabot incorporates a body made of a light material, said body having at least one longitudinal insert made of a material having high mechanical properties, said insert having indentations cooperating with an external profile of said penetrator to allow it to be driven, said indentations extending those of said sabot body and which thus also cooperate with the external profile of said penetrator.

Abstract: A multi-stage ignition type gas generator has a first combustion chamber and a second combustion chamber defined independently from each other, and a third combustion chamber through which a gas generated in the first combustion chamber and the second combustion chamber passes before reaching a gas discharge. In a partition wall defining the first combustion chamber and the third combustion chamber and a partition wall defining the second combustion chamber and the third combustion chamber, a restriction means, which opens a communicating port communicating a combustion chamber and the third combustion chamber only by gas pressure generated in the combustion chamber defined inside the partition wall, is arranged, and a gas generating agent disposed in the first combustion chamber and a gas generating agent disposed in the second combustion chamber are different in at least one of all gas output and gas output per unit time.

Abstract: An elevated high speed ground transportation system adaptable to existing right-of-ways for passenger travel between metropolitan centers utilizing a pair of tubular monorails with aerodynamic and hydrostatic fluid bearings providing low friction and propelled by thrust provided by a self-contained linear gas turbine resulting in a cost effective, safe, all-weather, low maintenance transportation system.

Abstract: An improved cableway system for providing a track over which a vehicle traverses is disclosed. The improved system includes a catenary cable system and a pair of track cable systems. The track cable systems are hung from the catenary cable system and support tracks over which a vehicle traverses. A plurality of hangers is employed to suspend the track cable systems from the catenary cable system. A plurality of pylons support the catenary and track cable systems. A pylon includes a base pylon, a lower saddle, and an upper saddle. The lower saddle is pivotally mounted to the base pylon and supports the track cable systems. Preferred embodiments of the lower saddle include apparatuses that dampen the application of loads to the pylon by the vehicle traversing the system. The upper saddle is supported by the base pylon and supports the catenary cable system while providing for deflection of the catenary cable system in response to forces applied to the cableway system.

Abstract: A system for propelling a vehicle along an elevated, pneumatic power tube carried by exterior support structure above ground. First and second angles define tracks for the vehicle and extend parallel to the power tube. Undercarriages secured to the vehicle including vehicle support and guidance wheels which are rotatable about axes inclined relative to legs of the angle tracks have a periphery that engages the legs of the angle tracks so that the weight of the vehicle is supported by the tracks and the support structure only. A pneumatic propulsion unit is movably disposed inside the power tube and is guided along rails on the inside of the power tube. A magnetic coupler having first and second cooperating magnetic elements is attached to the vehicle and the propulsion unit in operative alignment with each other. A portion of the power tube located between the magnetic elements is constructed of a non-magnetic and non-conductive material and extends over the length of the power tube.