Abstract: A band saw blade swaging and shaping apparatus that automatically positions, swages and shapes saw teeth, and that generates a control signal responsive to detecting a predetermined position of the swaging or shaping apparatus.

Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.

Abstract: A jig for holding a workpiece on a cut-off saw includes a work-engaging wall adapted to extend transversely to a support table of the saw and be disposed between a backup plate and clamping plate of the saw. A guide pin secured to the work engaging wall extends into a guide groove on the support table, and an angle-setting projection, which can be adjustable, on the work-engaging wall extends toward the backup plate on the table to set the angle at which the workpiece is cut by the saw.

Abstract: A sheet punching apparatus includes a transport unit for receiving a sheet; a hole punching device for punching a hole in the sheet transported to the transport unit; a punch scrap container for storing punch scraps after the hole punching device punches the hole; a sweeping device for sweeping a top portion of the punch scraps stored in the punch scrap container to level the top portion; and a drive device for driving the hole punching device and the sweeping device. A sheet finishing apparatus and an image forming apparatus includes the sheet punching apparatus.

Abstract: A slicing machine has a blade displaceable on a housing, a housing plate on the housing extending parallel to a cutting direction adjacent the blade, and a slide adapted to support a foodstuff to be sliced, displaceable parallel to the direction on the housing past the blade, and having a holding face extending perpendicular to the direction. An array of parallel and horizontal alignment bars oriented in a plane extending parallel to the holding face on the slide are displaceable parallel to the direction relative to the holding face. An alignment guide or drive allows movement of the alignment bars parallel to the direction toward the holding face and thereby pressing and aligning of the foodstuff thereagainst. A similar array of parallel and horizontal pusher bars press the foodstuff between the alignment bars and the holding face toward the housing plate.

Abstract: A saw chain for the guide bar of a power chain saw is provided and comprises pivotably interconnected drive links, cutting links or connecting links. The cutting link has a cutting tooth and a depth limiter that leads the cutting tooth. The drive link adjacent to the depth limiter is provided with a support protuberance and a support surface that during travel of the saw chain about the end of the guide bar cooperates in a supporting manner with the depth limiter. With the saw chain extended, the support protuberance has a smaller spacing to the cutting tooth than does the depth limiter. During travel of the saw chain about the end of the guide bar, the spacing of the support protuberance to the cutting tooth increases to a reversal spacing that is greater than the spacing of the depth limiter to the cutting tooth.

Abstract: An inventive structure of the reduction device of the spring driving musical movement comprises a musical movement base, a gear fixed base, a step spur gear, a bilateral gear and a friction unit; wherein the gear fixed base, formed from project plastic material, installs with a locating hole, two parallel concave grooves and a right-side bilateral gear installing groove thereon; and rivets with the musical movement base in a fixed position by the locating hole. After said step spur gear separately parallelizes in said parallel concave groove, said right-side bilateral gear installing groove and a left-side bilateral gear installing groove on the musical movement base were separately installed with a bilateral gear. And said friction unit locates on the musical movement base to make a worm thereon mutually and vertically engages with a left-side gear of the bilateral gear, to become a spring driving musical movement reduction device.

Abstract: Musical approaches are applied to the sonification of data. The musical approaches do not require directly mapping data to sound. Data is interpreted and transformed into sound through Lindemayer-systems or other methods. Where fractals are used in the interpretation and transformation of data to sounds the use of fractals provided needed phrasing to create a sense of forward motion in the music and to reveal a rich complexity in the details of the data.

Abstract: A score tracking method and apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A karaoke scoring apparatus includes a memory element, a feature extraction element, a similarity measurement element, and a scoring element. The karaoke system includes a reference audio input to be compared with a target audio input for giving a score. The reference audio input and the target audio input are sampled respectively and are transformed sequentially to plural frames of reference sampling signals and plural frames of target sampling signals. The memory element is used for storing the frame of reference sampling signal and the frame of target sampling signal. The feature extraction element is used for performing autocorrelation calculation on the frame of reference sampling signal and the frame of target sampling signal. The similarity measurement element is used for generating a similarity result. The scoring element is used for calculating the similarity results corresponding to the plural frames of sampling signals to output final score.

Abstract: An explosion resistant waste container (10) includes an outer open-topped container (16). The outer open-topped container (16) is sized to receive an inner open-topped container (12) and leave a space therebetween. Both the outer open-topped container (16) and the inner open-topped container (12) are cylinders made of sufficiently strong materials, e.g. 11 gauge steel, for withstanding the forces of an explosion. A reinforcing material (14), e.g. reinforced concrete, is disposed within the space between the outer open-topped container (16) and the inner open-topped container (12). The outer open-topped container (16) and the reinforcing material (14) reinforce the inner open-topped container (12) so as to provide greater resistance to deformation caused by explosions and to shield surrounding persons and property from the explosive forces.

Abstract: A laser weapon cartridge for disabling and/or destroying a target is disclosed. In an embodiment, the laser weapon cartridge may be compatible within a ballistic gun. For example, the laser weapon cartridge may be placed in the breech of a gun and armed by the gun's firing device. The laser weapon cartridge may assess precise alignment of the optical axis of the laser with a target. Precise alignment maybe based on RF energy from the target. RF energy may be detected by an antenna array coupled to the laser weapon cartridge. When alignment of the target with the laser is detected, the laser weapon cartridge may fire a beam of laser light toward the target. In an embodiment, the laser light may be generated by a chemical laser.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing accidental friendly fire situations from occurring are provided. Locator devices provide location information of friendly forces to a plurality of command centers. The command centers also receive targeting information from friendly weapon systems and determines if the friendly weapon systems are targeting any of the friendly forces. If a friendly force is determined to be targeted, an associated command center instructs the weapon system to be disabled from firing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for immobilizing a target such as a human or animal with a stimulus signal coupled to the target via electrodes provide the stimulus signal in accordance with a strike stage, a hold stage, and a rest stage. Systems include a launch device and separate projectile, where the projectile includes a battery, a waveform generator, and electrodes. The strike stage and hold stage may include pulses at a pulse repetition rate, for example, from 10 to 20 pulses per second, each pulse delivering a predetermined amount of charge, for example, about 100 microcoulombs at less than about 500 volts peak. The hold stage may continue immobilization at a lesser expenditure of energy compared to the strike stage. Because the strike stage and hold stage may immobilize by interfering with skeletal muscle control by the target's nervous system, a rest stage may allow the target to take a breath.

Abstract: A mineplough (1) which is designed to be resilient to exploding mines comprises one or more blades set at an angle to the general direction of movement of the plough so as to deflect lifted earth to one or both sides of the plough and having tines (5b-5j) arranged so as to lift earth ahead of the blade in the direction of travel thereof, depth control means for controlling the depth of cut of the tines and at least two linkages to connect the blade to a suitable carrier vehicle for the mineplough. The blade is comprised of a number of intersecting strong metal plates (2a-2j; 3a-3d) whose planes lie substantially parallel to the direction of travel of the mineplough and which define relatively narrow open channels therebetween so as to allow venting of any explosion caused by a mine exploding in contact with the blade.

Abstract: A projectileless ammunition system (20; 320) includes a metallic case (22; 322). A propellant charge (26; 326) is carried by the case and covered by an over-powder member (24; 324) in the absence of a separate projectile. The ammunition is advantageously used with an industrial ballistic tool operating so that each spent case serves as the effective projectile to be propelled by firing of the next round of ammunition.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic cutting device has a guiding housing in which there is arranged a part to be severed, which is fashioned so as to be severable at a cut point by a cutting tool having a cutting chisel. A pressure pulse generator containing a pyrotechnic driving charge is arranged in the cutting device for generating a pressure pulse to drive the cutting tool. In the guiding housing there is arranged, between the pressure pulse generator and the cutting tool, an impact capsule that can be accelerated by the pressure pulse of the triggered pressure pulse generator toward an inner thrust base of the cutting tool on the end of the cutting tool opposite to the cutting chisel. The cutting tool has its cutting chisel abutting the cut point before the impact capsule strikes the thrust base.

Abstract: A non-linear shaped charge perforator for use in perforating an oil and gas formation into which a wellbore has been drilled comprises a monolithic, axisymmetric metal case in which is disposed a main explosive charge between the front of the case, which is closed with a concave metal liner, and the closed back end of the case. The main explosive charge contains multiple initiation points, preferably two initiation points located about 180° apart on the outside surface of the charge, so that when the perforator is detonated the main charge is initiated such that the metal liner is collapsed into a non-circular jet, preferably a fan-shaped jet, that pierces the casing of the wellbore and forms non-circular perforations, preferably slot-shaped perforations, in the surrounding formation.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns a general method of producing countermass weaponry and is based on the use of a high-pressure system and a low-pressure system with a countermass (12, 26, 26?, 38) acting against the low-pressure system. The high-pressure system (7, 23, 23?, 36) shall, in practice, be formed by the combustion chamber for the weapon propellant charges (8, 22, 22?, 35) while the main part of the low-pressure system (25, 25?) shall, in initial stages, be formed by the storage and acceleration chamber for the countermass. The advantage of the subject invention is that said invention offers a possibility of achieving lower pressure levels around the grunner without, for such an end, diminishing the range of the weapon (1, 13).

Abstract: A top cover and safing sector assembly of a 7.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for easily, quickly and reliably attaching a noise suppressor or other auxiliary device to the muzzle end of a firearm barrel, and in particular to a flash suppressor affixed to the muzzle end of the firearm, and for easily, quickly and reliably removing the noise suppressor or other auxiliary device therefrom.

Abstract: A roof protection device for an armored combat or security vehicle including a support and at least one protection means for protecting a vehicle including a reception structure for receiving the protection means, the structure being rotatably mounted on the support, the support for being integral with a vehicle roof and for being switched from an active protection position to a passive position.

Abstract: A turret for a military vehicle, mobile in traverse with respect to said vehicle and supporting an oscillating mass notably comprising a cannon oriented in elevation, wherein said oscillating mass is mounted in said turret using a linking interface ensuring the air-tightness of said mass with respect to the exterior of said turret, said interface ensuring the mobility in elevation of said cannon.

Abstract: A device to provide an electrical connection between a power generator integral with a weapon and a first contact area integral with a piece of ammunition, said device comprising a conductive rod carried by a breech of the weapon and able to translate with respect to said breech in order to come into contact with said first contact area of said ammunition, said rod incorporating a pointed end ensuring the deformation of said area wherein said rod has a rack onto which meshes a pinion integral with said breech, said pinion being driven in rotation by drive means actuated when said breech is closed.

Abstract: Gas-operated automatic and semi-automatic guns are improved by having a bisectional barrel with demountable and interchangeable muzzle sections wherein the breech section has a rifled bore and by having an actuation cylinder mounted to the receiver instead of the barrel. The muzzle sections are connected to the breech section via a tapered plug that locks into a tapered socket of the breech section. A port in the tapered plug joins with a port in the tapered socket to deliver gas from the barrel bore to the actuation cylinder and the tapered plug port in each interchangeable muzzle section is sized to provide automatic control of the proper amount of gas to cause the gun to function at its best rate based on the ammunition, silencer and length of the particular muzzle section selected by the user.

Abstract: A semi-automatic firearm includes a frame and a movable slide mounted on the frame. The slide defines an ejection port and lateral walls that extend longitudinally from a rear face of the slide to adjacent a front face through which an opening is formed to permit egress of a round of ammunition, the rear face and the front face being generally perpendicular to the lateral walls. The firearm further includes a firing mechanism and an access port formed in the lateral walls of the slide.

Abstract: In a pneumatic booster, a front shell and a rear shell are connected by means of a rod. A stud bolt on one end of the rod extends through the front shell to the outside, and a support plate fitted around the stud bolt is engaged with the rod and abutted against an inner surface of the front shell. A seal member is provided in an annular groove formed in the support plate. A projection is formed in the support plate. When the support plate is reversely mounted on the stud bolt, the projection is abutted against the front shell, and the seal member is unable to provide a seal between the stud bolt and the front shell. In a leak inspection, air is flowed into a constant-pressure chamber through a cut portion formed in a distal end of the projection, to thereby detect reverse mounting of the support plate.

Abstract: The lubrication between a shoe and a shoe pocket is improved without having to perform a complicated forming process. In a swash plate compressor comprising a swash plate locked to a drive shaft, which rotates together with the drive shaft, a shoe 31 that slidably contacts the swash plate, a piston 13 slidably disposed within a bore defining a compression space and a shoe pocket 36 that is formed as an integrated part of the piston 13 and slidably fits with the shoe 31, a beveled portion 41 is formed at an edge of an opening at the shoe pocket 36. A recessed portion 40 of the shoe pocket 36 is formed so as to achieve a constant curvature, whereas a projecting portion 32 of the shoe 31 is formed so as to achieve at least two different curvatures. The shoe pocket is designed so that a tangent point 46 of the recessed portion 40 and the beveled portion 41 is set within a strip range 45 over which the projecting portion 32 and the recessed portion 40 achieve contact with each other.

Abstract: A hydraulically driven pump includes a first chamber exposed to a process fluid, a second chamber configured to retain a hydraulic fluid, and a multi-layer diaphragm positioned between the first and second chambers. The diaphragm includes a first layer in contact with the process fluid being pumped, a second layer in contact with the hydraulic fluid, and a third layer that includes an elastomeric base material and an elastomeric conductive trace embedded in the elastomeric base material. The third layer is positioned between the first and second layers and being movable relative to the first and second layers. Changes in an electrical resistance of the conductive trace indicate a failure condition in one of the first, second and third layers.

Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is capable of preventing a bush, provided between an eccentric shaft and an eccentric shaft mounting hole of a connecting rod, from being deformed. The reciprocating compressor includes a rotating shaft rotated by a drive unit which generates a rotating force. An eccentric shaft is eccentrically rotated by the rotating shaft. A piston reciprocates by a force transmitted from the eccentric shaft, thus compressing a refrigerant. A connecting rod has, on an end thereof, an eccentric shaft mounting hole so that the eccentric shaft is mounted to the end of the connecting rod, and converts a rotating motion of the eccentric shaft into a reciprocating motion to reciprocate the piston. A bush is placed between the eccentric shaft mounting hole and the eccentric shaft to fill a space between the eccentric shaft mounting hole and the eccentric shaft, with a hinge hole being provided at a predetermined portion of the bush to allow the eccentric shaft to be rotatably fitted into the hinge hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for generation of nitrogen enriched air for inerting aircraft fuels tanks. One embodiment of the present invention includes a duct assembly; a primary heat exchanger; a gas generating system heat exchanger; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a controller monitor; a valve; an air separation module assembly having a primary module and a secondary module; at least one flow control orifice; and a pressure sensor. The present invention utilizes a minimal complement of components and streamlined processes, thus minimizing structural and operational costs while optimizing performance and safety features.

Abstract: A method of degassing a coating liquid, comprising the step of: irradiating the coating liquid with a plurality of ultrasonic waves of different frequency bands simultaneously to degass said coating liquid.

Abstract: An electric oil separator that separates oil from an airflow of a ventilator. The separator includes an emission electrode and a collecting electrode. Moreover, the separator includes an injection device structured and arranged to inject oil as a cleaning fluid onto at least one of the emission electrode and the collecting electrode. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Perlite, particularly, perlite in powdered form, is employed to adsorb metals and metal compounds from a fluid flow. In select embodiments, the perlite is treated to expand its surface area and injected into a fluid stream, such as flue gas, held for a specific retention period, and removed for subsequent disposal. In other embodiments the perlite is provided in a fixed adsorption bed and the fluid flow permitted to pass through the bed until the perlite surface is exhausted. The perlite in the fixed bed is then replaced, with the exhausted perlite disposed of as appropriate. Treatment of perlite by boiling with sulfuric acid or suspending in a suspension of sulfur in carbon disulfide has been shown to significantly expand the surface area of perlite.

Abstract: Cyclone separator for separating wood pieces and gas that includes a deagglomerator mechanism that prevents wood piece masses, clumps, wads and the like from plugging or clogging up the system.

Abstract: A dirt container for a surface cleaning apparatus is constructed from an air impermeable material and exterior walls of sufficient rigidity to maintain the shape of the dirt container. The dirt container may be supplied in a disassembled condition and assembled by a consumer prior to use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for avoiding the deposition of particles of soot (3) on the insulating components (2) in an electrostatic filter (1), which comprises the insulating components (2). The method comprises the method step of creating a repulsive electrostatic field (4) around said insulating components (2), by placing at least one repulsive electrode (8) in or on at least one of the insulating components (2) and applying an adequate voltage to the repulsive electrode (8). The voltage difference between the repulsive electrode (8) and the central electrode (6) and the voltage difference between the repulsive electrode (8) and the peripheral electrode (7) creates an electrical repulsive field (4), which repulses the particles of soot having an electrical charge. The formation of a conducting channel (5) on the surface of said insulating components (2) between the central electrode (6) and the peripheral electrode (7) can thus be avoided.

Abstract: Air suction and filtering apparatus, comprising a dry filter (14) and a liquid bath filter (16), connected together in series, and suction means (21) able to create a flow of air between an inlet pipe (11), through the dry filter (14) and the liquid bath filter (16), and an outlet aperture (15), arranged downstream of the liquid bath filter (16). Between the dry filter (14) and the liquid bath filter (16) a mixing chamber (18) is arranged, independent of the two filters (14, 16), into which the air arriving from the dry filter (14) is able to be conveyed. The apparatus comprises a water introduction pipe (23), which is connected to the mixing chamber (18) in order to introduce water therein and obtain, in the mixing chamber (18), an air-water mixture able to be conveyed into the liquid bath filter (16).

Abstract: Provided is a coffee maker having a structure for preventing water from leaking while a water storage container is unloaded, and a microwave oven having the same. The coffee maker includes: a water storage container storing water for extracting coffee and having a drainage hole formed at one sided portion thereof; a tube guiding water drained through the drainage hole of the water storage container so as to extract coffee; and a connection unit having a first connector of which one end is connected to the water storage container, and a second connector of which one end is connected to the tube and the other end is separatably connected to the first connector. The connection unit communicates the water storage container with the tube and prevents water from leaking from at least one of the water storage container and the tube when the first connector and the second connector are separated from each other.

Abstract: Coffee maker and microwave oven and method for controlling the same which can prevent electric components suffering from damage caused by overheating of a heater. The coffee maker and microwave oven includes an outfit room for mounting various electric parts on an inside thereof, a case at one side of the outfit room, a water tank in an upper space of the case, a funnel under the water tank having a filter for extracting coffee, a water supply pipe having a first pipe connected to the water tank, and a second pipe for supplying potable water to the funnel directly, a water supply tube on a bottom of the case, having one end connected to the first pipe, and the other end connected to the second pipe, a heater tube in contact with the water supply tube, the heater tube having a heater for heating potable water passing through the water tube, and a temperature sensing unit in the vicinity of the heater tube for measuring a temperature of the heater.

Abstract: A brew-in-the-cup disposable beverage assembly includes a cup and a beverage pouch containing a premeasured charge of beverage material. The pouch is packaged within an airtight bag to preserve the freshness of the beverage material until use. The beverage pouch rests on supporting structure extending inwardly from the cup sidewall supported in an upper region of the cup. An aroma enhancing substance is included in the beverage material. For use, the airtight bag is removed from the beverage pouch which is then placed on the supporting structure and liquid is poured onto the pouch to brew the beverage and drain into the cup.

Abstract: A device for preparing a whipped food, including a container portion that contains a food component and that is configured for receiving a fluid for mixing with the food component to produce a fluid mixture. A film conditioning conduit is associated with the container portion to receive the fluid mixture with gas bubbles entrained therein as a food product. The conduit includes a restriction channel associated with the container portion downstream thereof to receive the food product. The restriction channel has a cross-section sufficiently small and a length sufficiently large to selectively feed bubbles in the food product that are smaller than a preselected maximum bubble size. The conduit also includes a deceleration channel and fluid communication with the restriction channel downstream thereof to receive the food product. The deceleration channel substantially reduces the flow speed of the food product.

Abstract: A conveyor for a patty-forming apparatus is supported in cantilever fashion on support rods from the patty-forming apparatus. The conveyor includes an easily operated toggle mechanism to elevate the conveyor at a downstream end to facilitate sliding displacement of at least a portion of the conveyor on the support rods to gain access to portions of the apparatus. Particularly, the invention provides a lever action mechanism that tips the conveyor to raise a discharge end of conveyor. This mechanism facilitates sliding the conveyor out for access to knockout plungers of the apparatus. Elevation adjustment assemblies are arranged between the conveyor and the support rods. The set of the elevation assemblies is not affected by operation of the toggle mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides a food-cooking basket for pressure cooking in a pressure cooker, the basket being formed by a sheet of rigid material defining a bottom and side walls of the basket. The sheet is provided with perforations that are made through the bottom and through the side walls. The basket is provided with a structure for adjusting the flow rate of steam passing through the basket via the perforations, the structure being associated with the bottom in such a manner as to enable the flow rate of steam through the perforations at least in the bottom to be adjusted. The invention is applicable to appliances for pressure cooking.

Abstract: A vertical grilling component includes two grilling structures separated by a gap. Each grilling structure includes a heating component and a conveyor belt positioned around the heating components. The upper portion of one of the grilling structures is beveled approximately 0.8°. The grilling structures are slidable relative to the frame of the grilling component for cleaning, and the heating components are also removable from the grilling structures. The gap between the grilling structures is adjustable between two distances. The conveyor belts include a v-belt received in a groove of the pulleys to prevent lateral movement of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belts also include an edge seal around the outer edge of the conveyor belt After grilling, seasoning is dispensed onto the grilled food item when detected by a sensor.

Abstract: An automatic device for heating and frothing a liquid, in particular milk, comprises a container for the liquid, inside which a first tube for introducing pressurised steam into the liquid is removably mounted. The first tube has an inlet in correspondence of the bottom of the container, for receiving steam from a duct located within a support base of the container, and is secured, for at least part of its length, to a second tube for introducing air into the liquid.

Abstract: The apparatus according to the invention comprises a housing or frame for receiving the bottle, an element for fixing the bottle, a heating element surrounding part of the bottle and compressing means for compacting the softened bottle, wherein the housing or frame is constructed to receive the bottle with its mouth part upwards, the heating element or the part of the heating element surrounding the bottle is at most 60 mm high, and is arranged around the neck part of the bottle in its starting position and the fixing element is a sealable plug in the compressing means, to be fitted into the mouth of the bottle and having an air channel, the cross section of which is preferably adjustable, preferably with flow control means. The flow control means may be a valve.

Abstract: An end-effector precisely marks location lines (or dispense fluids) on surfaces as part of an automated part marking system. The automated part marking system that includes a multi-axis gantry robot, a calibration stand, vision or location system(s), and a series of fluid dispensing (inkjet) end-effectors to accomplish the marking task. The end-effector use a pick shaped stylus coupled to a fluid supply and metered by a high-speed pulsed valve to precisely deliver fluids provides within geometrically confined spaces.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for printing onto vials. The vials are connected in a series, the vials having an open end and a closed end. The apparatus comprises a conveyor belt for moving the vials, the conveyor having a mandrel for receiving the open end of the vials, the mandrel containing a plurality of receiving post, for receiving the vials. The apparatus further includes a vial depressor for depressing the vial onto the receiving post of the mandrel, a first offset inking transfer device for printing a first ink pattern onto the vials, and a first ultra violent dryer positioned to receive the vials from the first offset inking transfer device and provide for drying of the ink pattern from the first offset inking transfer device.

Abstract: An apparatus is arranged to feed dampening water in an offset printing press. The apparatus comprises a plurality of spray nozzles arranged in a row in a direction. Each of the nozzles includes an outlet formed therein for spraying the dampening water. The outlet has a cross section elongated in the direction in which the nozzles are arranged in the row, to spray the dampening water in an increasing fan-shaped area defined in the direction in which the nozzles are arranged in the row. The apparatus further comprises baffle means disposed at least on the opposite sides of each of the nozzles in the direction in which the nozzles are arranged in the row, to baffle air stream from being directed toward the nozzle when spraying and stopping the dampening water.