Abstract: A tank main body accommodates a heat exchanger including a heating medium pipe. A plurality of heat exchanger fins are coupled to the heating medium pipe to divide the interior of the tank main body into a plurality of spaces. A hydrogen storage alloy is provided in the spaces. An absorption portion is provided in the spaces. The absorption portion is deformed by a force generated by expansion of the hydrogen storage alloy, thereby absorbing the force. Therefore, the heat exchanger is prevented from being deformed or damaged even if the bulk density of the hydrogen storage alloy is reduced due to expansion and pulverization of the hydrogen storage alloy.

Abstract: An air dryer system including two substantially identical canister-type air dryer units. Each includes, in one mode, a first moist air inlet, a first desiccant for drying air, a first dry air outlet, and first means for supplying dry air to a storage facility. The system also including, in the same mode, a first bleed valve supplying a small portion of said dry air to regenerate a second desiccant, and a first moist air purge valve for dumping moisture collected during regeneration. The system is also operable in an opposite mode and having a second moist air inlet, a second desiccant, a second dry air outlet and a second means for supplying air to a storage facility. A second bleed valve supplies a small portion of dry air to regenerate the first desiccant, and purges air through a second moist air valve. Located between the moist air inlets and said desiccants are a pair of air-oil separators.

Abstract: An air conditioning seat device includes an air blower, and a dehumidifier for dehumidifying the air sent from the air blower owing to adsorption, and blows out the dehumidified air to holes provided on a skin of a seat through an air duct. In this makeup, the sweat on the body surface and in the clothes is rapidly vaporized, causing a large amount of vaporization heat loss. Accordingly, the human body feels coolness, and steaminess on the skin is suppressed owing to the sweat vaporization.

Abstract: A fuel vapor storage canister is provided. The canister includes a vapor storage chamber of variable volume, a partition, vapor adsorbing material, and a volume compensator. The partition is movable within the canister and partially defines the vapor storage chamber. The vapor adsorbing material is located in the vapor storage chamber. The volume compensator includes a spring having at least three legs that are deflected by and exert pressure against the movable partition to control the volume of the vapor storage chamber. In one embodiment, the legs of the spring may be evenly spaced to exert a balanced pressure. The spring may include two pairs of opposing legs, where the spring rate between the pairs of legs may vary. The spring may be comprised of two angularly offset band springs and may be formed from a unitary member.

Abstract: A vapor storage canister used to treat fuel vapor of an automotive internal combustion engine. The vapor storage canister includes a casing. A granular formed heat accumulative material is disposed in the casing and includes a powdered heat accumulative agent formed of micro-capsules each of which contains a phase changing material which makes adsorption and release of latent heat in accordance with a temperature change. The granular formed heat accumulative material further includes a binder for binding the heat accumulative agents. Additionally, a granular gas adsorbing material disposed in the casing and mixed with the heat accumulative material.

Abstract: Novel gas separation apparatus and methods are provided that help reduce the amount of process gas lost through the discharge outlet of either a cyclone separating gas/solid mixtures or a hydroclone separating gas/liquid mixtures. Significant savings are realized by minimizing losses and neutralization costs. A cyclone or hydroclone is placed within a containment vessel that creates a contained atmosphere common to both the gas outlet and the discharge outlet of the cyclone or hydroclone. Process gas mixed with the solids or mixed with the liquids in the discharge underflow are displaced from the discharge underflow and contained within the containment vessel. The displacement of the process gas is facilitated by an introduction of a small amount of purge gas to the discharge underflow exiting the cyclone or hydroclone via the discharge outlet.

Abstract: Health and environmental devices such as air purifiers are adapted with components for multifunctional capabilities that involve electronic devices and associated housings containing at least one processor adapted to operate at least one component selected from the group consisting of air purifiers, sensors, local area and wide area networked components, and entertainment and electronic components. Health and safety related containers, covers and information input, processing, and output devices include one or more coded data readers for use with bar code, radio frequency identification (RFID) and other coded data technologies and comprise components to support at least one of the following: communications; networked sensors; and monitoring applications. Increased efficiencies in the use of coded data reader systems that include such coded readers and the associated items being read are supported by alignment indicia adapted for being on said items being read and on said reading devices.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for brewing a beverage from a container of brewable material into a receptacle. The beverage dispenser may include a source of hot water, a nozzle for injecting the hot water into the container such that the hot water flows through the container and a brewed beverage flows into the receptacle, a source of a secondary fluid, and a valve for flowing the secondary fluid into the receptacle so as to mix the secondary fluid with the brewed beverage.

Abstract: A coffee and water dispenser, used to provide both drinking water and coffee is disclosed. The coffee and water dispenser has a water dispenser and a brewer attached to the water dispenser. The water dispenser has a main body that has a water dispensing region and a receiving space. The brewer is installed in the receiving space and connected to a hot water dispensing path of the water dispenser.

Abstract: A freshness indicator for a coffee maker having a controller is adapted to initiate the brewing of a quantity of beverage upon receiving a brewing command signal. A timer is adapted to output the time since activation of the timer upon a timer start command signal, and a display is adapted to display the output of the timer. The controller is adapted to output the timer start command signal to the timer at a predetermined time before, during or after brewing.

Abstract: A container for gastronomic use includes a substantially cylindrical receptacle; at least two attachment lugs, connected to the walls of the container; at least two handles, coupled to the attachment lugs through an articulated coupling system. The handles are arranged, in a simple manner, in at least two positions of which one is a raised position, in which the handles radially extend from the walls of the receptacle and the other is a lowered position, in which the handles are arranged near the walls, to allow the container to be located inside another container having a like shape and a slightly larger size. A locking device locks the handles in the raised position.

Abstract: A barbecue rack with movable and swivelable spit holders comprising a hollow rack body in which a barbecue area is formed and under which a supporting base of whole set is disposed; at least one power chain in cooperation with two chain sprockets mounted at one side of the rack body to drive the chain; at least one horizontal rod disposed outside the power chain; and at least one spit holder that is mounted the horizontal rod and can move axially and rotate about the horizontal rod. The above mentioned spit holder consists of a main body, an adjusting rod, a bearing holder, a chain wheel and a positioning element. To turn the adjusting rod can move the spit holder in axial direction. The spit holder is swivelable in vertical position or in horizontal position to enable the engagement of the chain wheel with the power chain, thereby rotating the positioning element to achieve an optimal barbecuing effect.

Abstract: A production meat analysis system and method provides means for determining percent or absolute constituents of a production lot of ground meat product immediately following the meat pre-grinding process. During use, the system is located at the output of a production meat pre-grinder such that the ground meat passes over the belt of the weigh conveyor and through the detection field or range of the NIR sensor. During this process, constituent readings for fat, moisture, protein and temperature are recorded for each unit weight pulse. The cumulative weighted average for each constituent is calculated for each unit weight and recorded and displayed on the computer screen as the process continues without stoppage or interruption. Constituent content can thereby be manually or automatically adjusted.

Abstract: A food, vegetables and fruit processor comprises a base having therein an operating motor, a lower cover, a cutting seat and an upper cover. Wherein the upper cover is provided with an inclined feed-in pipe extending downwardly therefrom, one end of the feed-in pipe forms on the surface of the upper cover a material inlet, the other end of the feed-in pipe forms a material outlet. Food, vegetables and fruit can be cast into the feed-in pipe, and are pressed tight with a material pushing plunger to render the food, vegetables and fruit to be perfectly and smoothly cut or ground in an energy saving mode. The present invention is applicable to using as a food, vegetables and fruit processor having the functions of squeezing juice and grinding food.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strapper for bank notes and a bank note processing apparatus having such a strapper. Especially reliable and fast strapping is possible if a guide for forming a strap loop around a bank-note bundle to be strapped that is brought into an inside area surrounded by the guide has elements for holding the strap only in its lateral edge areas when it is inserted into the guide, and when the strap is pulled it can be pulled together tightly out of the guide into the inside area around the bank-note bundle located therein.

Abstract: A bale kicker for a round baler that employs an adjustable torsion bar, or bars, to impart a rearward force to an exiting bale to ensure that the completed bale is clear of the baler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal extrusion press (1), in particular a horizontal metal extrusion press (1), comprising a charging device (7) for charging an ingot to be extruded (6) into an ingot receptacle. According to the invention, the charging device (7) brings an ingot (6) that is received in a charging position and held in a charging tray (18) into the centre or the axis (8) of the extrusion press in order to insert it into the ingot receptacle. The charging device (7) of said metal extrusion press comprises an ingot insertion unit (28) which contains two intercoupled motion-dependent sliding cylinders (29a, 29b). Said cylinders (29a, 29b) are fixed by their piston-rod heads (31a, 31b) to a linear guided insertion finger (25) and their cylinder bases are likewise pivotally mounted in bearing rings (30a, 30b).

Abstract: A texture tool comprising a body to which is coupled an upper cap and a lower cap. A ball holder fits in a socket defined by the body and the lower cap. The ball holder includes a plurality of balls which come into contact with a sheet of material to be embossed or imprinted.

Abstract: A slide-in print unit for a variable format in offset printing includes a machine frame. A counter pressure cylinder, rubber blanket cylinder, and plate cylinder are positioned within the machine frame. A drive mechanism for the cylinders includes a joint drive for the rubber blanket cylinder and the plate cylinder.

Abstract: A device for producing print images of varying lengths in offset printing, said device comprises replaceable, cylindrical format sections with differing cylinder diameters. Each format section includes a support shaft with which the format section forms a single unit. The units are replaceable with one another to change print image length.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for positioning a roll in an inking or damping unit of a rotary press with respect to at least one adjacent roll. The axle of the first roll is mounted in at least one bearing arrangement that is movable with respect to a side wall of the printing unit, and means are provided for determining the position and the pressing forces of the first roll against the adjacent roll. The position and pressing force information is fed to a control device, by means of which the position and the pressing pressure of the first roll can be controlled by combined travel and force regulation.

Abstract: A method for direct engraving of cups to accept printing ink in a surface of print cylinders specified for rotogravure. The engraving is executed such that the cups are formed from a predetermined number of engraved image points.

Abstract: A machine for processing sheets of printing material has a cylinder for transporting the sheets and sheet supports which are mounted such that they can be rotated about a sheet support axis of rotation and in each case contain supporting segments for pressing the sheets onto the cylinder. The supporting segments are mounted such that they can be pivoted as desired into an active position and into a passive position about pivot axes that are skewed relative to the sheet support axis of rotation or about rotary joints determining the pivot axes.

Abstract: A reproduction of an original work of art is created to include the textural and tonal contrasts of the original. Specifically, the reproduction incorporates various layers of different materials in a predetermined order. First, is the base substrate. Next, a relief layer having ink deposits that correspond to the contrasts of the original are applied to the substrate. A computerized color print layer is then combined with the relief layer to create the reproduction. For substrates having a reflective surface, a white layer can be added between the substrate and the relief layer to selectively reduce reflectivity in the reproduction.

Abstract: Firing-readiness diagnostics in an electronic pyrotechnic device such as an electronic detonator or an electronic blasting system thereof. The diagnostics may include a check for any incompatible attached devices, a resistance or continuity check of an ignition element, and/or a capacitance check of a firing capacitor.

Abstract: Electronic ignition systems which are designed for use with personal firearms utilizing black powder (or black powder substitutes) such as shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Generally, the firearms will be of the type classified as muzzleloaders. The electronic ignition systems generate an electric arc in the barrel of the firearm which ignites the propellant charge in the firearm discharging it when a firing switch is closed.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic initiator is provided with an encapsulation material retention feature on the output can rather than on the header assembly. For example, the bottom of the output can of the pyrotechnic initiator may be swaged over the bottom of the header assembly and/or it may be stamped with anchors.

Abstract: What is described is the use of a microjet reactor for the production of initiating explosive, each of the starting solutions for explosive production in the microjet reactor being injected through a nozzle onto a common collision point into a reactor space enclosed by a reactor housing, a gas being admitted into the reactor space via an opening, and the resulting initiating explosive crystals being removed from the reactor housing together with the liquid and excess gas through a further opening.

Abstract: A plurality of the ignition devices are connected to an ignition control system via a common bus. The ignition devices are selectively operable for actuating a plurality of airbag devices by means of electrical energy and an electrical signal supplied from the ignition control system. Each ignition device includes an ignition package formed integrally from a communication/ignition circuit and an ignition element provided on a silicon chip. Not only can the dimensions of the ignition device be reduced in comparison with a case in which the communication/ignition circuit and the ignition element are separately provided, but also wiring between the communication/ignition circuit and the ignition element can be completed beforehand when the ignition device is produced, thereby decreasing the number of wiring steps during assembly with the ignition control system.

Abstract: The locking and stabilizing device for grenades utilizes a solid nylon ring and multiple nylon ribbons that are attached to the ring at regular intervals around its circumference. During storage, the ring surrounds and locks the slider of the grenade in its storage position. But upon deployment, under aerodynamic forces the ring moves away from the slider, releasing the slider. When the slider is thusly released, it slides out and brings the detonator in place to be impacted upon by the pin when the grenade hits the target, thus detonating the grenade. The multiple ribbons extending from the ring unfurl due to the aerodynamic forces and provide stability to the grenade flight.

Abstract: A gas pressure switch is provided for an ignition and safety system for ammunition. The switch includes a housing; a piston actuator within the housing, the piston actuator being displaceable from an idle position to a contacting position by propellant gases of the ammunition during use; at least two contact pins that are attached immovably to the housing; a contacting device operatively associated with the piston actuator and located on a first side of the piston actuator, the first side being opposite a second side on which the propellant gases act during use, the contacting device connecting electrically to the contact pins when the piston actuator is in the contacting position; and a locking pin which holds the piston actuator in the idle position until a predetermined gas pressure is reached and which shears off when the predetermined gas pressure is reached, so that the piston actuator can be displaced into the contacting position.

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: A lead-free, composite polymer based bullet and cartridge case, wherein the cartridge case is formed by matingly engaging a cylindrical body and a corresponding base. A belted cartridge case has a double wall design, which provides the cartridge with increased thickness, and in turn, a reinforced structure useful for withstanding breakage from an impact caused by high pressure loads. The belt is formed to have an inner diameter at a first end of the base that is larger than the outer diameter of any portion of the cylindrical body. A nested cartridge case allows the second end of the case to nest in a first end of the base at an engaging region.

Abstract: A plastic, cup-shaped, multi-petal sabot housing a sub-caliber projectile for use such as in shotgun cartridges. The sabot engages the rifling of the shotgun barrel and transfers the spin to the projectile. A reinforcement disk is advantageously at least partially embedded in a sabot base and has a central aperture and a plurality of additional apertures. Sabot base material extends through the additional apertures. Advantageously, in its relaxed condition, each sabot petal includes a protrusion from its inboard surface for engaging a projectile ogive. The protrusion and its contact area with the projectile are fractions of the local petal width.

Abstract: A shotgun shell flight path indicator is described which in general includes a shell casing having a primer end having a primer, a propellant disposed within the interior of the casing proximate to the primer adapted for ignition by the primer, and a non-combustible indicator positioned within the casing. The indicator generally includes a base positioned proximate to the propellant where the base has a sufficient mass and size for unaided observation following discharge from a shotgun barrel. The indicator may include ballast integral to the base and pedals extending outwardly from the base to assist in aerodynamic drafting behind expelled shot to visually represent the flight trajectory of the expelled shot of a shotgun shell. The indicator may further include a plug disposed in the casing between the ballast and the propellant where the plug is adapted to compact the ballast within a ballast pocket integral to the base upon discharge of the shotgun shell to reduce peak barrel pressure for a shotgun.

Abstract: A shotgun shell flight path indicator is described which in general includes a shell casing having propellant disposed within the interior of the casing proximate and a non-combustible indicator positioned within the casing. The indicator generally has a sufficient mass and size for unaided observation following discharge from a shotgun barrel. The indicator may include ballast integral to the base and pedals extending outwardly from the base to assist in aerodynamic drafting behind expelled shot to visually represent the flight trajectory of the expelled shot of a shotgun shell.

Abstract: An ammunition article includes a molded plastic cartridge casing body having a first end and a second end, and a projectile attached to the first end of the cartridge casing body. The cartridge casing body is molded around at least a portion of the projectile. A molded plastic base for an ammunition article, a molded plastic blank cartridge, and a molded plastic cartridge casing body having a pronged web are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved fuze for a submunition grenade designed to be launched from a cargo projectile comprising a fuze, a charge and a casing; the improved fuze comprising a fuze housing; a threaded firing pin having a pointed tip, oriented coaxially with the submunition grenade, and threadedly engageable to a threaded hole in a weighted insert that is able to reciprocate within the fuze housing; a slider slidingly moveable in a substantially radial plane tangential to the axis of the firing pin, between a safe position and an armed position; the firing pin being able to rotatably reciprocate forwards and backwards by rotation of the firing pin with respect to the weighted insert along the threadedly engaged screw threads; the fuze further comprising a fully mechanical inertial releasable safety apparatus for preventing swiveling of the swivel mounted striker, to prevention initiation of the time delay detonator ignition system.

Abstract: A flash-bang projectile that generates one or more noise pulses and one or more flashes of light. In generating a noise pulse, the flash-bang projectile provides a housing that includes a gas chamber that entraps air. The gas chamber includes a compression device that, when the flash-bang projectile is shot or otherwise ejected by a gun or other form of ejection device, compresses the air that is entrapped in the gas chamber. A burst disk forms one wall of the gas chamber and is configured to rupture a selected time delay after the air has been compressed. Rupturing of the burst disk releases the compressed air entrapped in the gas chamber, allowing the air to be released through a horn nozzle, thereby generating a noise pulse. The flash-bang projectile may have more than one gas chambers, with associated compression devices, whose burst disks are configured to rupture with diverse time delays, in which case the flash-bang projectile can generate multiple noise pulses with corresponding delays.

Abstract: A non-lethal projectile system for non-lethally inhibiting a living target, multi-functional launching devices for delivering the non-lethal projectile systems to a target, methods of assembling the non-lethal projectiles, and tactical methods of the use of the non-lethal projectile, the non-lethal projectile consists of a projectile body to be impacted with a living target and an inhibiting substance within the projectile body, wherein upon impact with the target, the inhibiting substance is dispersed on and about the target. In a variation, the projectile body ruptures upon impact releasing the substance. In another variation, the inhibiting substance is a powdered substance comprising a powdered pepper derived substance, for example, oleoresin capsicum or capsaicin.

Abstract: An electric shock gun includes a barrel for receiving electrode bullets and a trigger which controls a firing device received in a rear end of the gun. The firing device includes an electric power source and a charging device. Each electrode bullet has two spines on a first end thereof and a conductive block on a second end and the firing device is electrically connected to the conductive block. Each electrode bullet includes a capacitor which is charged within a short period of time and connected to the spines and the conductive block. The electrode bullet goes out from the barrel by pulling the trigger.

Abstract: An electronic disabling device includes first and second electrodes positionable to establish first and second spaced apart contact points on a target having a high impedance air gap existing between at least one of the electrodes and the target. The power supply generates a first high voltage, short duration output across the first and second electrodes during a first time interval to ionize air within the air gap to thereby reduce the high impedance across the air gap to a lower impedance to enable current flow across the air gap at a lower voltage level. The power supply next generates a second lower voltage, longer duration output across the first and second electrodes during a second time interval to maintain the current flow across the first and second electrodes and between the first and second contact points on the target to enable the current flow through the target to cause involuntary muscle contractions to thereby immobilize the target.

Abstract: Hard material can be displaced by firing a frangible projectile from a firing device. The projectile has a rear portion that engages the bore of the barrel of the firing device and a front portion that is rotatably journaled to the rear portion. The front portion can be frangible to allow maximum displacement of the hard material. Specifically, the front portion has a core and a plurality of fins extending from the core. At impact, as the fins penetrate the target, the fins separate from the core and spread radially outwardly from the core.

Abstract: A composition and method for making a frangible bullet. In one embodiment, the bullet comprises a primarily zinc composition with the addition of bismuth, tin, and/or indium in the amount of about 0.5% to about 20%, by weight. In another embodiment, the bullet comprises additional elements, including but not limited to lead, iron, cadmium, aluminum, copper, and/or titanium. In one embodiment of the method of making a bullet, the composition containing from about 0.5% to about 20% of bismuth, tin, and/or indium is admixed and hand cast into the shape of a bullet core. In another embodiment of the method, the bullet is formed by die casting the admixed composition having from about 0.5% to about 20% of bismuth, tin, and/or indium into the shape of a bullet core.

Abstract: A discarded propelling cage sabot for a sub-caliber projectile is provided. The sabot includes a plurality of propelling cage sabot sections arranged side-by-side in a circumferential direction and separated by separating joints, each of the propelling cage sabot sections having a pressure flange having a groove-shaped recess, and a frustum-shaped propelling cage sabot region which is positioned rearward in the direction of flight relative to the pressure flange. The sabot also includes a plurality of sealing band segments that are arranged side-by-side in the circumferential direction and are separated by separating joints, each of the sealing band segments corresponding to one of the propelling cage sabot sections.

Abstract: A skid-type car body carrier carries a transversely oriented car body along a conveying path. The carrier is driven by a drive roller which frictionally engages a centrally located friction bar mounted underneath the carrier.

Abstract: A separating agent, in particular silicon oil, applied to the surface of a fuser mechanism, preferably in an electrophotographic printing machine. Contamination of the surfaces of the printing media is substantially prevented or reduced when the separating agent is diluted with at least one solvent with a boiling point equal to or greater than 60° C., preferably equal to or greater than 100° C., but below 160° C.

Abstract: There is provided a colorant material comprising a compound represented by at least one of the following general formulas (1) and (2) as a first colorant compound and at least one of a water insoluble triphenylmethane compound and a water insoluble xanthene compound as a second colorant compound. The colorant material is useful as a recording material for ink-jet printing or the like.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a pigmentary form of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide having a transparent clean yellowish shade, comprises comminution of a mixture comprising perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide produced by methylation of perylenetetracarboxylic imide with an alkylating agent and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid N,N?-bis-methylimide produced by the condensation of perylenetetracarboxylic anhydride with methylamine, in the presence of dimerized rosin. The pigments obtainable are notable for their outstanding coloristic and rheological properties and are suitable for use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A strength improvement admixture composition is provided that increases the compressive strength of cementitious compositions without negatively increasing the setting time. The admixture comprises the components of a polycarboxylate dispersant and strength improvement additive.