Abstract: A guitar stand includes a lower bracket formed on a lower part of a body. A tube is mounted at an upper part of the body. A shaft is longitudinally received in the tube and extends in a hollow seat. A handle is formed on the shaft and upright extends through a channel in the shaft. A resilient member is provided outside the shaft. Two levers each have a pivot hole and a slot defined therethrough. A fastener is inserted through the slots to fasten the shaft between the levers. Two pivot pins are respectively inserted in the pivot holes and the seat to pivotally mount the levers in the seat. Two arcuate arms are respectively provided at distal ends of the levers. By pushing the handle along the channel, the arcuate arms can be temporarily opened for clamping a neck of a guitar.

Abstract: A quick disconnect that enables a drummer to quickly remove and apply tension to a drumhead of a drum is provided. The disconnect is operable with many types of drums, such as a conga drum. The disconnect allows a drummer at the end of a playing session to quickly release tension from the drumhead and thereby preserve the head and the barrel portion of the drum. Further, when the drummer wants to use the drum again, the quick disconnect allows the drummer to quickly reapply tension to the drumhead, wherein the tension reapplied is substantially the same as the tension applied immediately prior to the previous release of the disconnect.

Abstract: An instructional device for use by music students is constructed as an outer sleeve having a slide member fitted within it. The outer sleeve has first and second sets of openings and is imprinted with a representation of a piano keyboard. The slide member has alphabetic representations of musical notes showing through the first set of openings as the slide member is moved. One alphabetic representation shows the musical key selected and seven others display the notes of the chromatic scale and major and minor chords associated with that key. A first series of markings sized and located to show through the second set of openings will indicate the piano keys related to the chromatic scale selected. Additional sets of openings and markings on the slide member indicate the piano keys associated with the major and minor chords selected. These piano keys shown by colored markings or specially shaped openings.

Abstract: A support base for instrument components, including instrument components having a pedal associated therewith, that includes a base member and one or more component retainers. Various types of component retainers can be used either individually or in combination with one another. Such component retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners extending between the base member and an associated instrument component. The base member can include one or more passages, such as holes or slots, through which a component retainer, such as a fastener, can extend to engage an associated instrument component. Also, a component retainer, such as a post, may extend from either the base member or the instrument component to engage the other of same. The post may be integral or detachably supported on either the base member or instrument component.

Abstract: A wavetable synthesizer is controlled by dynamically determining a present CPU loading estimate associated with a song being played by the wavetable synthesizer. An interpolation degree is determined based on the present CPU loading estimate, and the wavetable synthesizer is adjusted to utilize the interpolation degree when playing the song. This technique can be used to enable the wavetable synthesizer to generate a varying number of simultaneous voices at, for example, a highest-quality without exceeding a predetermined maximum permissible CPU load limit.

Abstract: A plurality of force sensing transducer elements are enclosed in a stringed musical instrument bridge height adjuster, designed to be installed as one of a pair of height adjusters in the legs of the bridge. The transducers are disposed to allow rotation of the adjuster to control how the modes of vibration in the bridge affect the transducers, thus allowing the player to adjust the tonal response of the transducers to the instrument and to their own sound preference. An inline jack-plug pair allows the output cable of the transducer to be quickly disconnected and reconnected to avoid straining or tangling the cable while adjusting the tone and the bridge height.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous body-coated fiber comprising: an inorganic fiber; and a porous body comprising fine inorganic particles associated with one another in ring-shaped or helical manner to form secondary particles, wherein the inorganic fiber is coated with the porous body. Also provided is a porous body-coated particle comprising: a core particle comprising a second inorganic compound; and a porous body comprising fine particles of a first inorganic compound associated with one another in ring-shaped or helical manner to form secondary particles, wherein said core particle is coated with said porous body. Still further provided is a formed article using the porous body-coated fiber or the porous body-coated particle.

Abstract: The invention relates to rope-like structures, in particular, kernmantel ropes, cords and cables in which the individual fibers, threads or thread bundles are connected to each other such that the above are non-slip relative to each other. Such rope-like bodies have an improved resistance to extension and an improved knot stability. Kernmantel ropes have a proportion of the core fibers in the sheath region and connected therein to the sheath fibers, while a proportion of the sheath fibers lie in the core region and are connected therein to the core fibers, such that the at least one sheath is fixed to the at least one core, such that the above are non-slip relative to each other. Cords and cables with similar properties are disclosed. Such ropes are applicable in the field of work security, in water, sailing and mountain sports and for the fire service, army, police and rescue units as well as in Jacquard machines.

Abstract: A bolt catch assembly including a bolt engagement leg, a sliding member engagement leg, a contact member and an arrangement for enabling the bolt catch assembly to pivot about a pivot axis. The bolt engagement leg is configured for engaging a bolt of a firearm to hold the bolt in an open position. The sliding member engagement leg is connected to the bolt engagement leg. The contact member resiliently mounted on the sliding member engagement leg. The contact member is configured for being displaced between a static position and a displaced position whereby a catch engagement force is generated in response to the contact member being moved from the static position toward the displaced position. The arrangement for enabling the bolt catch assembly to pivot is disposed between the bolt engagement leg and the sliding member engagement leg thereby enabling the bolt engagement leg and the sliding member engagement leg to be pivoted in unison about the pivot axis of the bolt catch assembly.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for a gun comprises a gun bolt carrier disposed to reciprocate axially with respect to the central axis of the gun, and a gun bolt disposed to reciprocate axially within the carrier. The gun bolt has a locking groove therein. The assembly also comprises a bolt locking mechanism extending through a portion of the bolt carrier to selectively engage the locking groove and thereby prevent the bolt from moving with respect to the carrier. The assembly further comprises a generally axial groove in a non-reciprocating portion of the gun that engages and selectively rotates the rotatable bolt locking mechanism to selectively lock the bolt to the carrier.

Abstract: An armor, especially a body armor has at least one layer and preferably a multiplicity of layers of a woven ballistic fabric with titanium beads or disks threaded onto the yarns at the crossovers to serve as a projectile shredders. The titanium beaded fabric layers may be used in conjunction with other ballistic fabrics and armor designed to catch and trap resultant projectile fragments in a body armor or other type of shield or armor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an observation and/or firing system intended for an observer housed in a vehicle 1, wherein the vehicle 1 is equipped with elevation means 3 for the observation means 4, said means 4 being supported by a supporting structure, said elevation means 3 being equipped with an interface 19 to provide a power supply and communications with the observation means 4. The observation means 4 are constituted by a cupola adapted to the supporting structure and able to be removed from it. The cupola 4 is a component of the usable supporting structure which can be a vehicle.

Abstract: A semiautomatic handgun has a frame and a barrel mounted on the frame. The barrel has a tubular portion defining a chamber for receiving a cartridge and a generally conical portion contiguous with the tubular portion. A slide is mounted on the frame and over the barrel and is longitudinally movable relative to the slide and the barrel. A trigger releases a firing mechanism for striking the cartridge.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for pumping concrete using a pumping apparatus including first and second drive cylinders, a valve, and a pump. Fluid is delivered into the cylinders from the pump to reciprocate pistons within the cylinders. Pressure within the cylinders is monitored, and a direction of flow of the fluid is switched based upon the pressure within the cylinders. For example, during rod-side operation, the valve is set to deliver fluid into a head side of the cylinders. When the pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold, the valve switches to head-side operation, and fluid is delivered into a rod side of the cylinders. If the pressure falls below the threshold, the valve switches the cylinders back to rod-side operation.

Abstract: A desired level of pressure is established in at least one chamber that forms part of a closed atmosphere, such as in a semiconductor device processing facility. A pressure control system includes at least one space increase/decrease device that has a partition which is movable to increase and/or decrease the volume of free space within the chamber(s), a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure within the chamber(s), and a controller for controlling the movement of the partition based on the detected pressure. A chamber is provided with positive or negative pressure to increase or decrease the pressure therein while the pressure in the chamber is monitored. As soon as the pressure within the chamber equals a predetermined pressure, the providing of the positive or negative pressure is stopped. The partition is moved to vary the effective volume of free space in the chamber(s) to change the pressure in the chamber from the predetermined pressure to the desired pressure.

Abstract: A single stage regulator is disclosed wherein a cartridge valve, and built in accumulator configuration are utilized to regulate an input or supply pressure such as about 5,000 PSI, to an output or delivery pressure range from about 50 to about 150 PSI. The single stage regulator can be used in the construction and mechanical assembly industries. The regulator can power such devices as pneumatic nailing equipment, impact wenches, and other air driven devices.

Abstract: Methods for recovering and recycling helium and unreacted chlorine from a process for manufacturing optical fiber are disclosed. Helium-rich and chlorine-rich gas streams are recovered from the consolidation furnace and separated. The helium-rich stream is dried and blended with make-up helium and the chlorine-rich stream is purified and blended with make-up chlorine so that each may be reused in the optical fiber production process.

Abstract: An air filtration and aromatizer apparatus which includes a housing, a motor in the housing with a fan for drawing air through an inlet toward an outlet through a pollution-collecting chamber, and an elongated hollow tubular perforated member having an upper end connected to the motor output shaft and a lower end disposed in a bath of water. The hollow tubular member is formed in such a manner that as it is rotated by the motor, it draws water from the container under the influence of centrifugal force, and then forces the water through the perforations to form a mist or rain-like atmosphere in the path of motion of the air passing from the housing inlet toward the housing outlet.

Abstract: Liquid such as water is deaerated by dissolving stripping gas such as carbon dioxide into the water while maintaining pressure, reducing the pressure, and then feeding the liquid into a vessel wherein a gas space is maintained over said water, wherein the pressure of said gas space is less than the pressure upstream, and separately withdrawing degassed liquid and evolved gas from said vessel at rates which maintain the pressure of said gas space below the pressure upstream of said means.

Abstract: Portable, rapidly deployable filter unit for use in air filtering methods providing high efficiency filtration of airborne toxins. The filter unit includes a fan section and a filter section that are releasably attachable at their respective lateral ends permitting the filter unit to be reconfigurable to properly handle a variety of threat scenarios involving protecting the occupant(s) and equipment in an enclosure against an airborne release of toxic chemical, biological, or radiological agents that threaten to contaminate the air supply, or, alternatively, for decontaminating the air of an isolation room occupied by contaminated or contagiously ill persons or materials and protecting the occupants or equipment located outside the isolation room.

Abstract: A system for flushing ash from a diesel particulate filter includes a conduit for supplying a fluid from a fluid supply to an outlet of a diesel particulate filter. A pump slowly reverse flows the fluid through the diesel particulate filter. An acoustic wave source generates an acoustic wave, such as an ultrasonic wave, through the fluid in the diesel particulate filter to assist in dislodging the ash from the diesel particulate filter, while the fluid carries the ash out the inlet of the diesel particulate filter. The ash may be filtered from the fluid after the fluid exits the diesel particulate filter, so that the fluid may be reused.

Abstract: According to the module 10, the other end 22 of each of the plurality of porous cylindrical bodies 12 the one end 20 of each of which is closed is opened to the gas chamber 58 between the end cap 18 and the end cover 54, and the end cap 18 is provided with the through-hole 53 leading from the gas chamber 56 outward, and the gas chamber 58 leads outward by means of a path passing through the through-hole 53 and through the porous cylindrical body 12. The module 10 can have a gas-passing path from the peripheral wall 24 of the porous cylindrical-body 12 outward through the gas chamber 58 and through the through-hole 53.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal solution-diffusion membrane of a macroporous base on which a thin metal membrane layer (3) is formed. In the present membrane, the base comprises a hollow fiber (1) with a metal material containing an intermediate layer (2) being formed between the hollow fiber (1) and the metal membrane layer (3). The invention further relates to a method for producing such a metal solution-diffusion membrane in which the intermediate layer (2) serves to provide nuclei for the subsequent currentless deposition of the metal layer (3). The present metal solution-diffusion membrane can be realized with a very thin metal membrane layer with high permeability and possesses great long-term stability as well as a great separation surface/volume ratio.

Abstract: A gas separation apparatus comprises: at least two absorption beds respectively including an absorbent for absorbing certain gas; at least two three-way valves respectively installed on conduits for respectively connecting the absorption beds and outside of the apparatus; and a pump respectively connected to each end of the absorption beds and the three-way valves, for discharging gas absorbed by the absorbent and gas that is not absorbed by the absorbent. Gas that is absorbed by the absorbent and gas that is not absorbed by the absorbent are discharged by the single pump, thereby having a simple structure and reducing an installation space and a fabrication cost.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for simultaneously removing dust and volatile toxic organic compounds. The system comprises a dust collecting unit disposed between an inlet duct and an outlet duct for removing dust, an organic compound removing unit disposed between the inlet duct and the outlet duct for removing volatile toxic organic compounds, and an inlet blower disposed between the dust collecting unit and the organic compound removing unit. The dust collecting unit is made up of a bag filter, which comprises a housing formed in the shape of a box and connected to the inlet duct, a plurality of filtering members, such as cloth or felt, arranged in the housing, and dust collecting layers defined between the housing and the filtering members. The organic compound removing unit comprises an absorbing apparatus for absorbing the volatile toxic organic compounds, and regenerating heaters attached on the outer circumference of the absorbing apparatus.

Abstract: A sealing device for a sulfur trap includes a float, a counterweight, and a cleaning rod. The density of the sealing device allows flotation of the device in molten sulfur. The counterweight includes a surface to mate with an upwardly extending hollow cylinder in the sulfur trap through which molten sulfur may flow. The sealing device engages the upwardly extending cylinder in a first position and floats in the molten sulfur contained in an upper chamber of the sulfur trap in a second position. The cleaning rod and counterweight contact the sides of the upwardly extending cylinder to prevent buildup of solid sulfur.

Abstract: The present invention is a device to magnetically treat beverages by fastening to a beverage container. The present invention is preferably a magnetic fastener constructed and arranged to be attached to the neck of a wine bottle. The magnetic fastener comprises two semi-cylindrical halves, a spring mechanism connecting the semi-cylindrical halves and a plurality of magnets. Each semi-cylindrical half may preferably have a fastening end and a grasping end, wherein each fastening end may contain three columns of magnets which may preferably be substantially evenly spaced in the fastening end of the semi-cylindrical half. The magnets may preferably be aligned so that the polarity runs through the device, wherein the north pole is located at one end and south pole is located at the other end.

Abstract: A multifunctional beverage machine designed for automatically making various kinds of hot drinks, such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soups, and incorporates an advanced microprocessor control system such that multifunctional appliance operation can be easily be achieved via a one-touch button. The multifunctional beverage machine may include a removable water tank can hold a sufficient capacity of water so that the machine can make many cups of various drinks without refill. In addition, the multifunctional beverage machine has two or more independent brewing chambers installed in the machine allowing it to make different kinds or different combination of drinks in one operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission system for transmitting source application data units to a destination application via a network comprising a plurality of network protocol stacks. Such a transmission system provides a solution for transmitting additional information from a layer of a first network protocol stack to a layer of a second network protocol stack, without disturbing the way in which ordinary streams are processed.

Abstract: The cotton candy machine includes a base and a bowl attached thereto. A spinner is included for rotating sugar as well as a heating assembly for heating sugar which falls on a plate of the spinner. A cap is also provided and is attached to the spinner. The cotton candy machine is also equipped with various safety devices. For example, an interlock safety switch is used to indicate whether the bowl has been removed from the cotton candy machine while the cotton candy machine is in operation. A reed switch/magnet arrangement is utilized to detect whether the cap has been removed from the cotton candy machine. Sensors are provided to detect mechanical malfunctions. Thermostats are also employed to monitor and to sense an overheat condition in the cotton candy machine.

Abstract: A serving utensil device determines a characteristic of food contained on the device. The device includes a utensil portion for receiving food and a handle portion removably secured to the utensil portion that includes a measuring mechanism for determining a characteristic of food contained on the utensil portion. A series of interchangeable utensil portions can be used with the device. A display device is located on the handle portion for displaying a characteristic of food, such as the amount, volume, and/or temperature.

Abstract: A deep fat fryer (1) for deep frying food includes a container for oil. The deep fat fryer (1) also includes a track conveyor for the continual deep frying of food, where the track conveyor is arranged so that, when in use, it conveys food through the oil in said container. A procedure for deep frying food includes the stage where the food is conveyed along a track in the oil.

Abstract: A catalytic converter designed to be integrated into a food-cooking appliance and to act, during a cooking cycle in a closed atmosphere and without oxygen being admitted from the outside, to treat the odors in the cooking fumes before the fumes are discharged to the outside, the converter comprising a basic substrate (30) provided with perforations (31) for passing the cooking fumes to be treated, the substrate (30) being coated with an intermediate layer (32) having a large surface area, itself provided with a surface component (33) formed of an inorganic solution based on precious metals so as to form the catalytic active layer of the converter, the intermediate layer (32) comprising alumina and cerine so as to form an intermediate layer (32) with a surface area of not less than 150 square meters per gram (m2/g), the amount of alumina/cerine added to the basic substrate (30) lying in the range 30 g/m2 to 35 g/m2, including 15 g/m2 of cerine to 25 g/m2 of cerine.

Abstract: An automatic frying apparatus (100) for both deep and shallow frying. Frying apparatus (100) comprises a container (102) having an inner cylindrical wall (102b) installed on the central bottom thereof, so as to emanate from the bottom to substantially the upper portion of container (102) for holding foods and oil, a lid (104) covering on top of container (102), a plurality of stirring blades (108) rotatably and removably installed inside container (102) for stirring foods, a power-drive assembly (110) operationally coupled with blades (108) for driving blades (108) through repeating stirring cycles, a coupling device (106) for coupling in between assembly (110) and blades (108), a venting device (200) for filtering and deodorizing cooking fumes, and a blowing device (202) for forcing fresh air into frying apparatus (100) for moisture removal from thereinside.

Abstract: The present invention provides a roasting apparatus that includes a roasting pan that reliably secures an improved roasting rack. The roasting rack is secured in retaining channels on respective handle bosses providing a 4-point support system that resists lateral and transverse shifting during use. A pair of handles extends along a long axis of the roasting rack enabling simple and secure separation of the roasting rack from the roasting pan.

Abstract: A system and method for introducing ozone treated air into a product holding space comprises an air atomizing nozzle positioned proximate the product holding space and including a water inlet and an air inlet. A water supply and a control selectively supply pressurized water from the supply to the atomizing nozzle water inlet. An air compressor is operatively connected between an ozone generator and the atomizing nozzle air inlet for delivering pressurized ozone to the atomizing nozzle so that the nozzle delivers ozonated vapor into the product holding space.

Abstract: A juicer has a tilting collecting dish that permits simple, loss-free pouring out of the fruit juice. It is unnecessary to remove the squeeze element with which the citrus fruit was pressed and/or the collecting container surrounding the squeeze element, from which the fruit juice drops into the collecting dish. In order to tilt the collecting dish, two opposing projections are provided on the outer side of the jacket wall thereof, which lie rotatably of pivotally in recesses on the inside of the housing wall.

Abstract: According to the invention, in order to transport empty PET containers, said containers are compacted to form a packet (18) and are held in the compacted state by means of encompassing means (28). In this way, the transport volume of the containers is significantly reduced.

Abstract: A nail plate pressing machine for use in manufacturing timber trusses and adapted to travel in a horizontal plane to a selected position, including: locating means for locating two or more truss members to be connected in respective predetermined design positions; a press head adapted for movement from a pre-pressing position in which one or more nail plates may be loaded for pressing to a range of pressing positions in which the one or more loaded nail plates may be pressed into engagement with the two or more adjacent truss members in a predetermined securing position and vice versa, and securing means on said press head adapted to secure any one of a plurality of magazines within a range of magazine sizes, each magazine being adapted to hold a plurality of nail plates or a plurality of nail plate cartridges of a predetermined size respectively for loading, said securing means being adapted to secure each sized magazine in a position in which a selected edge of a nail plate or a nail plate cartridge to be l

Abstract: A tool (10) for providing an image on a tape medium (14), said tool comprising: means for inputting an image; means for providing said image on said tape medium; means for obtaining input image information from said input means; and sound generation means for using said information to provide an audible output in dependence on said input image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an image on an organic product to provide a communication to the recipient or otherwise individualize the organic product. The image is photo-etched into a photosensitive material of a printing plane or cliché by the use of a film positive. Ink is applied to the cliché and a transfer medium is placed in contact with the cliché. The transfer medium lifts ink from the image area of the cliché and creates a negative image on the medium. The transfer medium transfers the inked image onto an organic product, such as a flower petal or leaf. The printed image is then set so as to remain on the organic product to communicate a message to and/or to individualize the product for the intended recipient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stamping apparatus with an audio feature thereby providing a “talking stamper” for entertainment or educational purposes. The talking stamper provides sounds for the user, particularly in response to a stamping action. The stamper has at least one raised indicium configured to form an imprint of the indicium on a sheet of material during the stamping action. In preferred embodiments, the indicium has the form of a letter of an alphabet or a picture of an object related to a letter of an alphabet. In these embodiments, the sounds provided to the user are related to the letter and/or object, including but not limited to a pronunciation of the letter, a phoneme of the letter, a sound related to the object, or a song.

Abstract: The present invention is a heat-sensitive stencil master comprising a thermally-activatable colouring agent, and a stencil formed by thermally imaging the stencil master to produce voids and corresponding colour in said thermally-activatable colouring agent.

Abstract: An ink fountain apparatus for a printing press includes an ink fountain roller, bottom plate, ink fountain, and scraping member. The ink fountain roller is supported rotatably. The bottom plate is arranged at such a position that its distal end portion is close to the ink fountain roller. The ink fountain has a pair of ink dams. The ink dams are arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and oppose each other in an axial direction of the ink fountain roller. Each of the ink dams includes an elastic member and first and second urging members. The elastic member abuts against an outer surface of the ink fountain roller and the bottom plate. The first and second urging members urge the elastic member toward the outer surface of the ink fountain roller and the bottom plate.

Abstract: A method of supplying a given amount of ink to ink rollers in a printing press in advance before starting a current printing operation to be subsequently made after a last printing operation, includes adjusting the amount of ink to be supplied to the ink rollers in advance before starting the current printing operation, according to the time elapsed between the end of the last printing operation and the start of the current printing operation.

Abstract: An integrated, in-line bumping and exposure system for printing plates or other substrates having a photosensitive layer. A linear illumination source or sources are for bumping the photosensitive material with a band of illumination to consume dissolved oxygen within the photosensitive layer. A raster scan optical assembly or an illuminated and re-imaged spatial light modulator array exposes the photosensitive material with a rasterized beam or beams or an array of modulated electromagnetic radiation located downstream of the bumping illumination. A conveyance mechanism is configured to provide relative continuous motion between one or more substrates and the bands of illumination to continuously bump and pattern one portion of the plate or plates while the other portion of the plate or plates is bumped in anticipation of patterning.

Abstract: A stamp assembly (21) for use with an ink to create an image (22) having an area on a surface (23) of a workpiece (26). The stamp assembly comprises a handle member (27) having a surface (47) with an area at least approximating the area of the image. A flexible sheet-like embossing member (28) is provided and has opposite first and second sides (51,52). The first side has a first side surface (53) and the second side has an embossed portion with a substantially planar raised surface (56) corresponding to the image. The first side of the embossing member is removably secured by interfacial tack to the surface of the handle member. The embossed portion is adapted to receive ink on the raised surface and the raised surface is adapted to thereafter engage the surface of the workpiece to form the image on the workpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printing method comprising the steps of mounting an underlay sheet on a plate cylinder of a printing press, and providing, on the underlay sheet, a printing plate material comprising a plastic sheet support, and provided thereon, a hydrophilic layer, an image formation layer and a backing layer, the backing layer being provided on the side of the support opposite the image formation layer, so that the backing layer side surface of the printing plate material contacts the underlay sheet surface, wherein a coefficient of dynamic friction of the backing layer side surface of the printing plate material to the underlay sheet surface is from 0.1 to 0.5.

Abstract: Controlling a sensor mechanism for a printing machine, in which the sensor mechanism in a printing machine detects, in an initial operational mode, at least one mark and the detection of the mark initiates a second operational mode in which the optical density and the color of the mark are detected by the sensor mechanism.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for printing on a substrate having a camera for recording a reference pattern; a computer connected to the camera to store and modify, if required, data (N) concerning the reference pattern; and a printer whereof at least the print head is controlled by a printer file (FI) generated by the computer. The invention is characterised in that it includes a system for supporting and moving the substrate; for analysing and comparing a pre-recorded pattern with a pattern located on the substrate, and for adapting or not the data (N) concerning the reference pattern as a result of the comparison; and for generating a printer file (FI) based on the data whether or not modified.