Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device sized for insertion into an inner tube of a roll of paper towels or toilet paper comprising a insert card absorb a fragrance and which is bendable, the insert allowing fragrance to emit by evaporation from the insert into the air and an outer packaging for containing the insert card, the packaging being a substantially impervious moisture and odor brrier.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which allows the controllable transfer of a liquid, such as a perfume, a pharmaceutical agent, a masking agent, an insecticide or an organoleptic substance, through an outlet opening of a container. This device includes a holder with a fitting designed to embrace a capillary medium and to fit into the opening in such a way that liquid is only transferable through the opening by the capillary medium. The holder, adjacent to the fitting, further includes a sleeve which further embraces the capillary medium at least at a length which is chosen in such a way that, in a first vertical position of the sleeve liquid has access, and in a second, inverse, vertical position of the sleeve liquid has no access to the capillary medium. An apparatus is also provided in which at least one device is installed on a rotor.

Abstract: A device for diffusing volatile substances, particularly deodorants for vehicle interiors. The device comprises a container designed to contain a liquid volatile substance to be diffused, a wick disposed partially in the container and a lid applied to the container around one end of the wick. The lid comprises a cap provided with slots and mounted revolving with respect to the axis of the wick. Between the cap and the wick there is interposed an intermediate element integral with the lid. The intermediate element has a U-bolt structure and is provided with slots.

Abstract: An assembly that provides operational information about operation of a spray device, such as a nasal spray pump or metered dose inhaler. A linkage adapted to extend between a mounting assembly, connected to a stationary part of the spray device, and an adapter assembly, connected to a movable part of the spray device, is in operational relationship with a transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the spray device corresponding to the operation of the spray device. A data collection and processing system may be connected to the transducer for determining information that may be used to program an automated actuation system.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector includes a control valve body with end cap solenoids and a slidably mounted spool. An element is arranged on a portion of the spool for minimizing latching effects of the slidably mounted spool. A drainage system may be formed in the fuel injector for reducing oil accumulation between the end cap and the control valve body. Additionally, a minimized surface area may be formed on the end of the spool or one or both of the end caps. The minimized surface area may be a raised portion of different dimensions also minimizes the latching effects.

Abstract: In a powder atomizer for series coating of workpieces, additional air is led from a separate channel into the path of the powder-air mixture which exits from the powder channel of the atomizer, air which can be used during the coating to influence and change the mixture and, during pauses in the coating, as rinsing air for cleaning, for example, the powder path leading through an atomization bell.

Abstract: A turbine assembly for use with a rotary atomizer rotates an atomizer bell for atomizing paint. A turbine housing is disposed within the rotary atomizer. A locking element is received by the turbine housing. A rotary shaft is rotatably supported within the turbine housing and has a distal end adapted to receive the atomizer bell. The distal end extends outwardly from the turbine housing. The rotary shaft has a proximal end adapted to receive the locking element. The locking element is moveable between a neutral position and a locking position for locking the rotary shaft in a non-rotatable position.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet; and a control circuit for energizing at least a portion of the heating element with a voltage to heat the fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet.

Abstract: This invention discloses a robbery control sprayer, comprising a water-soluble dye spray used for spraying at a robber (or a criminal) by exerting an external force to the sprayer, so that any part of the robber's body or the transportation used for escape is sprayed with the dye, and the robber having no easy way to hide can be identified by the public, and thus facilitating the arrest and breaking the case as well as stopping robberies and crimes.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus for spraying liquid surface treatment material which includes a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and an outlet nozzle. The apparatus also has a needle valve for regulating the supply of surface treatment material to the nozzle. The needle valve is at least partially located within a gas outlet chamber and is adapted so as to cause minimal disruption to the gas flow from the gas inlet to the nozzle. To further aid gas flow efficiency, the gas supply passage is substantially straight, the outlet chamber has a laterally outwardly tapering inlet and an inwardly tapering outlet and a smooth radius of curvature from the gas supply passage into the outlet chamber.

Abstract: A spray apparatus for coating material, in particular for coating powders, contains a spray outlet (4) spraying the coating material, a shaping air outlet (10) in the form of a plurality of holes (14) shaping the spray jet (8) and an ambient-air passage (50) radially configured between the spray outlet (4) and the holes (14) to aspirate ambient air by means of the flow suction effect of the spray jet (8) and/or of the shaping air flow (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved mixing arrangement for, primarily, moving bitumen in steam from sources of such bitumen and steam to a reactor or coker for further processing of the bitumen into petroleum products. The invention provides a main conduit connected to an atomizing nozzle mounted in a wall of the reactor and first and second conduits for flowing bitumen and steam respectively into the main conduit. The first conduit is angled relative to the main conduit at an acute angle of about 45° and the second conduit is angled relative to the main conduit at an acute angle of about 30°. The second conduit is positioned downstream of the first conduit by a short distance of about 23 mm and may be angled radially relative to the first conduit by any angle, although a 90° angle is preferred. A flow accelerating nozzle is located in the second conduit adjacent the entrance therefrom into the main conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for laterally deflecting and/or separating a flow of particles using a static array of optical tweezers. In an array of optical tweezers with a lattice constant larger than the size of a particle of interest, particles driven past the array by an external force experience an additional interaction with the array of traps. By altering the angle of the array of traps relative to the external force, the particles' movement from trap to trap inside the array can be biased away from the direction of the external force, thereby enabling selective deflection and/or separation of particles.

Abstract: A water discharge switching device which is easily miniaturized, readily assembled, and manufactured at low cost and prevents leakage of water. The water discharge switching device includes foaming water producing and discharging means having a water inlet (1c), an air/water mixing chamber facing the water inlet (1c) and capable of communicating with the water inlet (1c), an air suction port capable of communicating with the air/water mixing chamber, and a foaming water outlet; shower water discharging means having a shower water discharge port (2d) and capable of communicating with the water inlet (1c), the shower water discharging means being arranged around the air/water mixing chamber of the foaming water producing and discharging means; and water discharge switching means for selectively switching between the discharge of foaming water from the foaming water producing and discharging means and the discharge of shower water from the shower water discharging means.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle for a fire suppression system, having a nozzle body and a deflector body secured together. A flow passage defined between the deflector body and nozzle body extends radially outwardly from an inlet port to a circumferential outlet slot, the outlet slot being defined between the nozzle body and deflector body and extending at least partially around the. Vanes are disposed in the flow passage, and are arranged so as to impart to fluid flowing through said flow passage a tangential velocity component relative to the axis of the flow passage. The vanes may be arranged such that the tangential velocity component is sufficient to impart to gas in the area a rotational motion about the axis. The vanes may be removable, and may be retrofitted to existing nozzles. The nozzles also may be removable, and may be retrofitted to existing fire suppression systems.

Abstract: A spiral nozzle comprises a spray guide which sprays droplets of a liquid. The spray guide is formed in a helix converging towards its own central axis L, and has a liquid impingement face inclined at predetermined angles with respect to the central axis L so that a distribution pattern of the liquid in a plane perpendicular to the central axis L is in the form of a spiral shape.

Abstract: A swirl nozzle assembly connected to a water supplying pipe. A main body has one end coupled to the water supplying pipe and the other end internally threaded to form a coupling part. A filter is positioned in an accommodating space which is defined inward of the coupling part of the main body, to filter foreign substances contained in the fire extinguishing water. A nozzle receiving element has one end coupled to the coupling part of the main body with the filter fixedly maintained inward of the coupling part, and the other end internally threaded to form a nozzle coupling part. The nozzle receiving element is defined with a water collecting chamber. A swirl nozzle is coupled to the nozzle coupling part of the nozzle receiving element and is structured to allow water droplets of a predetermined size to be sprayed at a predetermined scattering angle.

Abstract: A hand trigger (16) is pivotally mounted on the handlebar (12) of the striper (14). A pair of selectors (26) are pivotally mounted at the trigger pivot points. The selectors (26) are made from a spring or spring-like steel, which allows the selectors (26) to springingly deform for gun selection and adjustment yet return to their original position and shape. This allows delayed gun activation, disabling of one or both guns from the trigger (16) and functioning as a one-handed gun selector.

Abstract: A pneumatically powered nail gun having a duster mechanism which is also pneumatically powered with the same pneumatic source. The nail gun includes a main body having a lower end and defines therein a compressed air chamber. A cylinder piston arrangement is disposed in the main body, and the compressed air is selectively applied to the piston for moving a driver blade connected to the piston to drive a nail. The duster mechanism includes a duster nozzle provided at the main body for ejecting a compressed air therethrough. A pressure release valve is disposed at an air passage extending between the duster nozzle and the compressed air chamber for selectively shutting off a fluid communication therebetween. A pressure regulating section is disposed at the air passage for providing a compressed air passing through the duster nozzle at a pressure lower than that in the compressed air chamber.

Abstract: A water sprayer includes a handle having a passage, a housing having a pathway and a chamber communicating with the passage and a passageway communicating with the chamber and the pathway of the housing, to form a valve seat between the passageway and the pathway of the housing. A stem is rotatably and slidably received in the passageway and the chamber of the housing, and includes a block having a groove for selectively communicating with the passage of the handle. The block includes a channel formed by a swelling and having an opening selectively communicating with the pathway of the housing when the stem is rotated relative to the housing, to control a water flowing through the housing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel path sealing structure for a fuel injection valve that is capable of preventing a high pressure fuel leak by increasing the seal surface pressure between a first body such as an injector housing, and a second body such as a nozzle body to thus permit an increase in the seal surface pressure without a change to the size of the nozzle nut or the corresponding tightening force. The present invention is directed toward the formation, over a predetermined surface area, of slightly shallow micro-recesses, in regions other than the high pressure fuel paths and the periphery of the seal surfaces, that is, at the center of the seal surface.

Abstract: A spray head or spray head insert is provided for use in at least one of a shower head, an industrial spray head and an agricultural spray head including a plurality of groups of nozzles, each group of nozzles having at least two nozzles that are suitable for issuing jets of fluid from a surface of the spray head or spray head insert and are dimensioned and oriented, at least in use, so that fluid exiting the said at least two nozzles under pressure collides, interacts substantially unimpeded by surrounding structures and breaks into droplets.

Abstract: A lubricant mist sprayer is composed by spray headers 53a and 53b, which have lubricant and gas supply pipes 56 and 55 integrally fixed to each other by fixing members 65 and 66 and which are spaced apart a required distance from and are arranged in parallel with surfaces of pinch rolls 7a and 7b, and mist nozzles 54 which are arranged at required intervals longitudinally of the spray headers 53a and 53b for spraying lubricant mist m over the surfaces of the pinch rolls 7a and 7b and which communicate with the lubricant and gas supply pipes 56 and 55 so as to make the lubricant mist sprayer compact in size and facilitate arrangement of the lubricant mist sprayer in a narrow space of a roll chamber 52 surrounding the pinch rolls 7a and 7b in a metal strip continuous caster.

Abstract: This invention is a variable orifice for controlling the mass flow rate of nitrous oxide in a liquid delivery ststem, this orifice having an effective size, or area, which changes with changes in the nitrous oxide pressure applied to it. Several design parameters can be changed to provide the desired effective orifice area as a function of pressure. This variable orifice can be designed to maintain an essentially constant nitrous oxide delivery rate over a wide range of nitrous oxide pressures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Laval nozzle for thermal spraying and kinetic spraying, especially for cold gas spraying, with a convergent section and a divergent section. To achieve a better degree of application effect, at least a portion of the divergent section, according to the invention, has a bell-shaped contour.

Abstract: A microstructured nozzle consists of a number of channels produced by microstructuring a plate-shaped member. In the nozzle the channels are located between projections which are arranged side by side in rows and project from a base plate. This microstructured base plate is covered with a cover plate. The channels are narrowly defined in terms of shape, cross sectional area and length. The nozzle contains a filter as the primary structure and a secondary structure downstream of the filter. The nozzle is used, for example, with an atomiser which produces an aerosol from a fluid containing a medicament.

Abstract: Segmental outward projections (12) are provided at radially opposite positions on the circumference of a tubular mount portion (7) of a main body (5), and truncated side portions (13) are provided between and at the opposite sides of the segmental outward projection (12). On the other hand, D-Shaped inward projections (14) are projected radially inward from a boundary portion between fore and rear inner peripheral surface portions (10B) and (10C) of a shaping air ring (10) in such a way as to define an outward projection passageway (15) conforming in shape with the segmental outward projections (12). At the time of mounting the rotary atomizing head (4) on the rotational shaft (3), the outward projections (12) are put in a conforming angular position relative to the outward projection passageway (15) to pass the inward projections (14).

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes tubular main frame rails supporting tank and plumbing structure. A tank port is located between the rails with a substantial portion of the plumbing structure supported between the rails and between the upper and lower planes of the rails for protection and a neat appearance. The upright walls of the rails include round holes reinforced with round tube secured to the walls to seal the wall and prevent contaminants from entering the rails. The round tube is split to allow torsional frame flexibility while preventing high stress at the round tube sidewall connections. A straight horizontal fluid line path between the port and a location outside the frame is provided through the round tube to limit line length, eliminate elbows, improve appearance, improve cleanout functions and facilitate a low mounting of the tank on the frame.

Abstract: This invention discloses a high pressure media mill (HPMM) and processes for use thereof.

Abstract: A shredder apparatus and method for shredding wet chip materials in which the shredder utilizes a shredder mechanism having a shaft attached to a frame, a bearing assembly disposed on the shaft, and a rotatable rotor disposed on the bearing assembly. First shredder members are attached to and rotatable with the rotor, and cooperate with second shredder members attached to the frame to shred wet chip materials fed into the shredder apparatus.

Abstract: A description is given of a document destroyer (11) which has a cutting unit (32). In order for documents which are to be destroyed, such as paper sheets (34), to be fed in as precisely rectilinear and parallel a manner as possible, a supply guide (14) with a supply shaft (16) and a supply channel (17) running therein may be designed to be flat, such that the paper cannot crumple or buckle laterally. Furthermore, the width of the supply channel (17) should only be minimally more, for example, than the width of a normal page as used, for example, for copiers. Rectilinear infeed may also be ensured as a result.

Abstract: Prism-shaped anvil blocks (10) are arranged about the inner circumferential wall (12) of a rotating shaft impactor chamber (14). Each anvil block has a planar face 16 oriented to receive material thereonto for breakage. The breakage face (16) of each anvil block (10) is not obscured (that is, shadowed) by an adjacent anvil block (10A), so that the trajectory of travel of material ejected from a rotor (18) is uninterrupted by the shape or position of the adjacent anvil block (10A), to reduce the unevenness of abrasive wear. Each anvil block (10) is retained at the inner circumferential wall (12) by a concealed post (24) which is located on a lateral, inwardly projecting peripheral ledge 26 of the chamber (14). Each post (24) is received in a respective mating cavity (28) formed in each anvil block (10). The ingress of any material into the small gap between the mating cavity (28) and the post (24) is substantially prevented by its concealment, thus avoiding jamming of the anvil.

Abstract: A rotor (1) for use in a comminuting apparatus (100) is described and claimed. The rotor (1) includes a hub (2) rotatable about a first axis (A) and one or more disc members (4) for comminuting material. The disc members (4) are secured to the hub (2) and rotatable about a second axis (B), removed from the first axis (A). Drive means is provided to simultaneously rotate the hub (2) disc members (4) about their respective axes. Guides (11) may be provided below the disc members (4) to remove comminuted material after it has passed through a screen (10). The screen (10) may include base portion (10A) and side wall portion C (10B), the side wall portion (10B) extending up to a level approximately level with the disc members (4). The guides (11) may include arms (11A) extending up beside the side wall portion (10B). A comminuting apparatus (100) including a rotor (1) is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a milling tooth (10) for a comminution machine, particularly for an item of logging equipment, a mulcher, a shedder deice, a chopper or an earth working machine, comprising a milling tooth body. Said milling tooth body comprises the following: a working side, which is oriented in a direction of working; a flange side (12) for detachably connecting to a milling tooth holder of the comminution machine; a recess (14); a milling tooth tip (16) located on the side of the recess, and; a milling tooth base (18) located at an end facing away from the milling tooth tip (16), whereby a cutting device (20) is situated inside the recess (14). The flange side (12) on the milling tooth body is provided opposite the working side. An entire side of the milling tooth body, which is oriented in the direction of working, is provided as the working side.

Abstract: A spool (10) for fishing line according to the present invention has a main body (11) including a first flange (14) and a hollow cylindrical portion (13) formed integral with each other, and a second flange (12), all formed of resin or metal. The second flange (12) is snugly fitted into the bore in the cylindrical portion (13). The cylindrical portion (13) can be tapered to have a frustoconical shape. Through-holes (15, 20) are formed in the first and second flanges (14, 12). Also, cuttings (17, 23) are formed in the outer peripheries of the first and second flanges (14, 20).

Abstract: In a laying head for forming a longitudinally moving hot rolled product into a helix, a tubular quill has a central axis of rotation and a through passageway extending along the central axis from a first end to an opposite second end of the quill. The interior quill surface has a cylindrical section leading from the first end of the passageway to a radially outwardly flared section which in turn leads to the second end of the passageway. A laying pipe is received in the through passageway. The laying pipe has an entry end aligned with the central axis at the first end of the passageway, a curved intermediate portion surrounded by the flared section of the interior quill surface, and an end portion projecting axially from the second end of the passageway to a delivery end spaced radially from the central axis.

Abstract: A reel or spool package has opposing sidewalls or flanges formed of the specified or appropriate substrate. A core is positioned between the sidewalls. An insert is positioned into a center aperture of the core. A flowable adhesive material may be injected through an aperture in the sidewall and into a chamber that is formed between the insert, the core and the sidewall. The material sets and bonds the core and the sidewall to form the package.

Abstract: A method of projectile control provides a control order for an organ allowing the yaw piloting of a spinning projectile. The control order causes a modification of a yaw piloting parameter of the projectile, the parameter that needs to be controlled being fin deflection. The angular rate of roll of the projectile is measured. At least one corrective coupling term is introduced into the evaluation of the control order modifying the yaw piloting parameter. The corrective coupling term is proportional to the angular rate of roll and also to the drift over time of the pitch piloting parameter to provide projectile piloting orders control fin motors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic gliding wing (1) for a freefall jumper (2), comprising a rigid part (3) which is made of, for example, a composite material such as GFK or CFK. Said rigid part is provided with a recess (5) for a parachute (6) for the jumper (2) and contains a device for supplying and administering compressed gas. Said rigid part has a pocket (7) with a closure (8) and eyelets (9) for the parachute of the pneumatic gliding wing (1) which is arranged on the side orientated towards the jumper (2). A cord (10) is drawn through the eyelets (9) and can, for example, be secured to a leg of the jumper (2). Outer parts (4) which can be impinged upon with pressurised gas are secured to the outer rigid part (3) of the pneumatic gliding wing (1) and are activated only when the jumper has left the aeroplane.

Abstract: A wing driving apparatus is made up of a flight controller part for generating a drive signal, first and second servo actuators, a first controller unit having a first drive circuit, and a second controller unit having a second drive circuit. The first controller unit includes a follower signal generator circuit for generating a follower signal. The second servo actuator includes a solenoid valve for invalidating a control to the second serve actuator based on the drive signal from the second drive circuit in response to the follower signal, whereby the second second servo actuator follows the steering wing when the first drive circuit is able to operate the first servo actuator to drive the steering wing.

Abstract: A resonant wingbeat tuning circuit automatically tunes the frequency of an actuating input to the resonant frequency of a flexible wing structure. Through the use of feedback control, the circuit produces the maximum flapping amplitude of a mechanical ornithoptic system, tracking the resonant frequency of the vibratory flapping apparatus as it varies in response to changes in flight condition, ambient pressure, or incurred wing damage.

Abstract: A flight control system for a rotorcraft to prevent the adverse effects of the vortex ring state is disclosed. In the flight control system of the present invention, selected control inputs are sent the rotorcraft prior to the onset of the vortex ring state. In the preferred embodiment, the control inputs are transient, do not require input from the pilot, and do not affect the flight path of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an impact resistant structure of a helicopter, which includes: an energy absorber positioned under a floor of the helicopter and directly connected to a cabin frame of the helicopter. The energy absorber is arranged in accordance with a distribution of a ground reaction force on a general ground at a time of crash situation. Another aspect of the present invention provides an energy absorber includes: a plurality of independent hollow tubes of fiber reinforced composite material integrally formed by bundling only the hollow tubes. The hollow tubes are arranged so as to reduce a number of intersecting wall surfaces of the hollow tubes.

Abstract: An STOL aircraft structure has a variable-attitude, variable-area wing in addition to a traditional airfoil. The variable wing has an angle of attack that varies from 0° to a predetermined angle far in excess of the stall angle. The variable wing area can be adjusted from 0% to 100% by a roller furling arrangement. The aircraft structure operates during takeoff by deploying the variable wing with an attitude exceeding the stall angle, applying thrust to the aircraft so that the variable wing generates reaction lift and the aircraft attains a predetermined altitude, and stowing the variable wing so that the traditional airfoil is the primary lifting surface. Those steps are reversed for landing.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a thrust reverser system that prevents thrust reverser movement, in either the deploy or stow directions, includes a lock bar and a lock that are configured to be self-aligning with respect to one another. This configuration ensures the lock assembly fully moves to the locked position even if the lock bar and lock are aligned with one another when the lock is being moved into the locked position.

Abstract: An air travel system preferably uses an airport terminal or concourse that includes at least one regional aircraft boarding pier and at least one boarding bridge for larger aircraft. The regional aircraft boarding pier includes a primary passenger bridge extending from the airport terminal or concourse; a pier hub connected to the primary passenger bridge; and a plurality of secondary passenger bridges connected to, and extending from, the hub. Each secondary passenger bridge has a docking end for docking with a regional aircraft. A method of operating this air travel system includes boarding a passenger on a regional aircraft by sending the passenger through the regional aircraft boarding pier. This may be before or after the passenger also uses a boarding bridge to board a larger aircraft which is a connecting flight in the passenger's travel itinerary. This method allows the passenger to transfer between regional and larger aircraft within a single airport concourse or terminal.

Abstract: This aircraft cabin module comprises: two transverse walls (12) extending from a longitudinal cabin wall (4) up to a longitudinal aisle (8), at least one of these transverse walls (12) comprising a transparent portion (44), a longitudinal wall separating the cabin module from the aisle (8), at least one service module (14) arranged (5) between the two transverse walls (12), more or less symmetrically in relation to a transverse median plane, defining with the walls of the module two contiguous personal spaces, an access (16) from the aisle to each personal space, at least one seat (18) in each personal space, each seat having at least one configuration in which it is positioned parallel to the cabin wall (4), each personal space comprising elements (24, 28) capable of forming a bedding surface for at least one passenger.

Abstract: This layout comprises a set (18) of aircraft seats arranged in an aircraft cabin. Each set comprises two rows of seats (8) arranged transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis (2) of the cabin in which they are located and a single longitudinal aisle (16) allows access to the transverse rows. The two transverse rows are arranged opposite one another and a transverse aisle (20) separates the two rows of seats (8). In each row of seats, at least one seat (8) is located on one side of the longitudinal aisle (16) and at least two seats (8) are located on the other side of the longitudinal aisle (16).

Abstract: A safety device allowing the detachable connection between a canopy of a parachute and a parachute harness, including a series of rings, harness ring, primary ring and secondary ring, allowing the reduction of the traction exerted by the parachutist on the harness ring in order to release the canopy. The releasing ring advantageously presents a dimension in one direction greater with respect to any other dimension in any other direction.

Abstract: A cryogenic fuel tank adapted for attachment to an aerospace vehicle includes an exterior layer of reinforced composite insulating foam. The insulating foam is reinforced with an aramid fiber mesh or a closed cell foam may be reinforced with one or more of carbon nanotubes, graphite whiskers, silicon carbide fibers or graphite fibers. The improved composite insulating structure disclosed herein provides a remedy for insulating material breaking off the large external fuel tank attached to the space shuttle during launch and ascent into space.