Abstract: A metal-foil-containing flashing laminate is disclosed which laminate is for flashing cavity walls. The laminate has at least one layer of an elastomeric composite over which is placed a hot melt adhesive layer, a metal foil lamina, and another hot melt adhesive layer. In this embodiment the metal foil is encapsulated by the adhesive layers. In application this laminate used with a release paper forms a peel-and-stick product and is suitable for surface mounting. Also to the basic laminate an additional elastomeric composite layer is placed above the metal foil lamina sandwiching the foil and forming a through-wall mountable product. A termination bar for use with surface mounted flashing with a polymeric foam coating is also disclosed. The peel-and-stick flashing may be lap-mounted at the seams between adjacent strips without caulks or sealants.

Abstract: A building using pieces of structural facing is capable of simplifying the operation of construction and exalting the feasibility of construction, applicable to all conceivable portions of a building, and capable of liberally cutting the cost incurred in the construction. Each of the pieces of structural facing 2 is constituted of a heat-insulating sound-insulating core material 3 coated on both sides thereof with an outer panel 5 and an inner panel 6 both made of a steel sheet and connected to the framework of a building 1 and concatenated with adjoining pieces of facing 2.

Abstract: A reinforcement for prefabricated concrete panels with improved bonding with concrete, which comprises profiles to be embedded in a concrete body of a panel. At least some of the profiles have perforations and undulations which are suitable to increase the bonding between the profiles and the concrete body of the panel.

Abstract: This concerns a 1000 foot stainless-steel Cross. This is a multi-faceted building including an I-beam internal structure for the tower and the arms, a cable structure within and without the building, and stainless-steel panels as the external “skin” of the building.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a predetermined size, shape, and thickness with a bolt hole adapted to receive a bolt therein and a method of attaching the apparatus to a ledger board sufficient to prevent rotation of the apparatus with respect to either the ledger board or the bolt hole. Modifications include securing the apparatus to the ledger board by the use of screws passing through a plurality of mounting holes provided in the apparatus or by the use of pointed protrusions that extend from the apparatus and which are pounded into the ledger board. Other modifications are described that include the use of intermediate shim spacers to vary the overall thickness of the spacer and of angled spacers for use with beveled types of siding.

Abstract: A roof transition assembly for a roof deck having a corrugated sheet and a rigid sheet wherein a base component is positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck and has two legs. The first leg secures the base component to the corrugated sheet, and the second leg extends from the first leg, generally parallel to a free edge of the roof deck. The second leg includes an anchoring surface. An upper component positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck has a connector portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion is secured to the roof deck, and the connector portion extends from the anchor portion and overlays and is secured to the anchoring surface of the base component, thus anchoring the base component and upper component to the roof deck.

Abstract: A countertop assembly comprising a horizontal deck having an upper and a lower surface and an elongated vertical edge surface and an elongated molded strip superimposed on the vertical surface. A pattern formed from either ridges or recesses or a combination of ridges and recesses may be molded into the front side of the elongated molded strip. A method of manufacturing this countertop assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Renewing, washing, and/or recycling of used carpet tiles is provided. In accordance with one embodiment, carpet tiles are purchased or leased and installed with adjacent tiles being of a different pattern, design, color, shade, and/or the like so that no two identical tiles abut one another. This method of patterning and installing carpet tiles can eliminate the need for shade sorting and site mapping. Also, this method permits the ability to replace one or more damaged or severely stained tiles with new or renewed tiles and without worrying about tile-to-tile shading. The renewed carpet tiles are washed with a high-pressure fluid, and entangling of piles is removed and piles raised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging system for causing articles M to fall downward along a predetermined falling route A and filling the articles M into a tubular film F. The packaging system is provided with an auxiliary device 205 operating on the falling route A at predetermined timing and facilitating or improving the flow of the articles M, determination unit 21a determining whether a state of the flow of the articles M on the falling route A is normal or abnormal, and a change unit 21b changing the operating timing of the auxiliary device 205 according to the state of the flow of the articles M determined by the determination unit 21a. With this configuration, the state of the flow of the articles M is improved and the high productivity (yield) and/or operativity of the packaging system can be maintained.

Abstract: An operating wheel of a packing machine comprises an annular drum, a number of through pockets carried by the annular drum and each for receiving a respective product, a first drive for rotating the annular drum in steps to feed the pockets along an annular path extending through a loading station and an unloading station, first and second pusher for engaging respective pockets at the loading station and the unloading station respectively, a second electric drive for imparting to the pushers respective substantially radial reciprocating movements to and from respective withdrawn rest positions inside the annular drum and through the respective pockets, a first safety device for preventing the annular drum from rotating when at least one of the pushers engages a respective pocket, and a second safety device for preventing the pushers from moving from the respective withdrawn positions when the annular drum is rotating.

Abstract: An apparatus for defining a loop handle in a tubular covering, such as an expanded mesh plastic covering, for a food. The apparatus of the present invention includes a frame for supporting the various assemblies that comprise the apparatus and for engaging a support surface such as a floor. The apparatus of the present invention further includes a conveyor assembly, which conveys the food product from a production line and into the slide area or chute. Positioned proximate the distal end of the chute is a voider assembly defined by a stationary set of voider gates and a moveable set of voider gates.

Abstract: A system for sealing threaded containers. The system includes a clutch-free spindle assembly which is easily disassembled and cleaned. The special interface between the exterior surface of the cap an the gripping jaws of the chuck allow the system to operate without the moving parts and complications that attend the use of clutch. The spindle assembly features an easily adjustable stop arm and a quick release pin for removing and cleaning the chuck. The chuck has several passageways for the rapid infusion of cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A unit (1) for feeding products (3) to a blistering machine (M) includes a delivery group (2,2a,S) for selectively distributing products (3) to a station (SR), where the products (3) are introduced into respective blisters (40) of a blister band (4), moving in a forward direction (W) inside the blistering machine (M). The filling station (SR) is defined by conveying means (10) consisting of a belt (11) provided with seats (110). Each seat (110) receives a relative product (3) distributed by the delivery group (2,2a,S) and releases the products (3) into a respective blister (4).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing aseptically processed low acid products in a container having a small opening, such as a glass or plastic bottle or jar, at a high output processing speed.

Abstract: A coffee storage container, for storing a quantity of coffee within a jar having a bottom and a side wall, and using a piston having a top and bottom, and a one-way valve. The quantity of coffee is placed in the jar bottom. The piston extends within the jar and defines a storage volume beneath the piston bottom. A stem is selectively attached to the piston top to push the piston downward to allow air to escape through the one-way valve so that the storage volume becomes substantially the coffee volume and little or no air remains within the storage volume. The stem may be removed from the piston for storage.

Abstract: The invention provides a diameter reducing system for reducing the diameter of a flexible container as the container is filled. The system includes a shrinking device to shrink the container at the fill level as the container is filled with a plurality of particles. The shrinking device can include a heater to direct heat at the fill level. The container can be a bag formed from heat shrinkable material. Shrinking of the container at the fill level as the container fills promotes supporting engagement between particles.

Abstract: An object having a top and sides is wrapped by first covering it with a hood-shaped foil such that excess-foil projections are formed that project from the top of the object past the sides of the object. Then the foil is pulled adjacent the projections out of contact with the object to form an empty space adjacent each projection between the foil and the object. The excess-foil projections are then tucked into the respective empty spaces, normally on the sides of the object.

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a blister pack comprising contacting a base sheet having a blister pocket therein with a cover sheet and applying laser energy to form a join between said cover sheet and said blister pocket of said base sheet. The blister pack is preferably in the form of an elongate strip. The blister pack is suitable for the containment of a range of different products, particularly medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping machine and/or top foil wrapping machine, comprising a machine frame supported on a fixed base and comprising upright vertical columns; a lifting frame arranged to be vertically movable upwards and downwards and guided by the vertical columns; a lifting motor for moving the lifting frame, power transmission means for the transmission of power from the lifting motor to produce vertical motion of the lifting frame, said power transmission means comprising elongate flexible drive elements and wheels for the transmission of the power of the lifting motor to the drive elements. The wrapping machine further comprises a foil dispenser, on which a foil web roll can be rotatably supported. The top foil wrapping machine comprises a top foil depositor. The lifting motor is secured to the lifting frame so as to be movable with it. The wheels comprise a drive belt pulley fitted for reeling a flat belt.

Abstract: A compact three-bar linkage steering probe assembly, particularly useful with ultra-narrow row cotton harvester units, includes two vertical rocker arms pivotally connected to a harvester row unit at mid-point locations and upper ends connected by a cross link to generally constrain the arms for rocking in unison. Crop guides connected to the lower ends of the rocker arms follow the bases of the plant stalks as the row of plants enter the unit. The vertical arms are maintained within spacer tubes which prevent interference with adjacent rows of plants and which assure the arms are not disturbed by the adjacent rows. A sensor responsive to rotation of the rocker arms is located at the central pivotal connection. Arm leaf springs or a spring biased adjustable upper cross link provides probe flexibility for accommodating different plant stalk sizes.

Abstract: An implement for clearing brush and trees which includes a self-propelled vehicle and at least one boom mounted upon the vehicle. The boom is constructed for articulated motion of a distal end thereof. A cutting disk is operatively mounted for rotation to the distal end of said boom to cut brush and trees when rotated. A secondary power source is supported on the self-propelled vehicle and used to primarily power the cutting disk. The implement is configured to allow field replacement of a cutting wheel support cartridge.

Abstract: A chassis for a grass treatment machine on which an elongate grass treatment module having opposed outer ends may be mounted, and in which the chassis is intended to be mounted in, or form part of, the frame of a grass treatment machine. The chassis has two module mountings which are laterally spaced form each other with respect to the direction of travel of the machine, and each mounting being adapted to receive a respective outer end of the module. The chassis has two chassis portions which can be assembled in order to hold the outer ends of the module in the module mountings in order to mount the module on the chassis, and which can be relatively separated in order to provide access to the module mountings for the purposes of mounting or demounting the ends of the module relative to the chassis.

Abstract: A fruit harvester includes a vehicle, a boom having a proximal end carried by the vehicle, a shaker head connected to a distal end of the boom for vibrating a tree trunk to shake fruit therefrom, and a fruit deflector comprising upper and lower portions connected together and cooperatively defining a fruit collecting surface for catching fruit shaken from the tree. The fruit deflector is pivotable between operating and retracted positions. The fruit deflector, when in the operating position, preferably has the lower portion adjacent the shaker head. Conversely, the fruit deflector, when in the retracted position, may have the lower portion being pivoted upward and away from the shaker head to facilitate access thereto.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting machine comprises crop processing mechanism and an elevator assembly for conveying harvested crop material to said crop processing mechanism. The elevator assembly comprises an elevator housing and endless elevator mechanism mounted for rotation in said housing over a shaft. An outer and an inner shaft shielding plate are mounted around the shaft for preventing migration of crop material to said shaft. The inner plate is mounted within the outer shielding plate.

Abstract: A bifold rake includes a rear trolley to which a pair of rake arms are pivotably mounted, and a drawbar extending forwardly from the rear trolley. An opening and closing mechanism includes front and rear operating arms located on each side of the drawbar and pivotably interconnected with each other and with one of the rake arms. The inner end of each operating arm is pivotably interconnected with a slidable arrangement associated with the drawbar, which may be a sleeve slidably mounted to the drawbar for axial movement, or a telescoping section of the drawbar that is capable of moving inwardly and outwardly relative to a receiver section of the drawbar. An extendible and retractable actuator assembly is interconnected with the drawbar and at least one of the slidable arrangements for moving the front and rear arms together and apart to move the rake arms between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A shredder head, and a mobile apparatus including the same, for carrying out various sylvicultural applications, such as land clearing and the like. Each of the shredding assemblies of the shredder head includes a protective element also operatively connected to the rotor for rotating therewith along the given direction of rotation, the protective element extending along the respective plane of its corresponding shredding assembly and defining a peripheral radius of action with respect to the axle when the rotor is rotated about the axle, the protective element being positioned upstream of and being aligned with the shredding knife during rotation of the rotor, and the peripheral radius of action of the protective element being substantially identical to the peripheral radius of action defined by the cutting edge of the shredding knife so that said shredding knife is protected by the passage of the protective element during operation of the shredding head.

Abstract: An unspun yarn including a longitudinal main rope body formed from a least one fibre assembly of substantially untwisted and parallel fibres, and a least one reinforcing thread helically wound around the rope body and extending therealong in a single longitudinal direction. The direction in which the reinforcing thread is wound around the rope is reversed at predetermined intervals. A method of forming an unspun yarn, including providing a fibre assembly of substantially untwisted and parallel fibres and reinforcing thread, forming a longitudinal main rope body; intermittently imparting opposing twists to alternate sections of the rope body while drawing the reinforcing thread longitudinally into surface contact with a twisted section of the rope body, allowing the twisted section to engage the adjacent section of the reinforcing thread, releasing the opposing twists of the rope body causing the engaged reinforcing thread to wrap the rope body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy drag chain for guiding cables, pipes or the like between two connection points that are movable relative to each other and that is configured by a single strand of flat links comprising chain links (5) that are hinged to one another and can be bent relative to one another. At least some of said chain links (5) are provided with at least one support (1) that comprises a compartment for receiving the cables (2) that is open in the longitudinal direction of the chain. The aim of the invention is to provide a device that is simple in design and that allows support and guidance of the cable in a simple manner. To this end, the support comprises at least one element for modifying the cross-section of the compartment for receiving the cables (2) with which the cross-section can lie manually adjusted.

Abstract: Several methods of forming links are disclosed, whereby the outer peripheries of such links are contoured prior to assembly into rope chains. In one embodiment, the wire used in the formation of intertwinable links is contoured and then cut into individual, pre-contoured links. In another embodiment, the outer periphery of non-contoured links are individually contoured prior to the intertwining of such links to form actual rope chains. In another embodiment, individual links are stamped with inner and outer peripheries of different shapes. In yet another embodiment, individual links are collectively contoured, preferably after arrangement on a support such as an ice lathe or a mandril. Such contouring can be accomplished by hand, machine or the like. If such links are not already provided with a gap, then a gap can be formed into the links as part of the contouring step.

Abstract: A low or no pollution power generation system is provided. The system has an air separator to collect oxygen. A gas generator is provided with inputs for the oxygen and a hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel and oxygen are combusted within the gas generator, forming water and carbon dioxide. Water or other diluents are also delivered into the gas generator to control temperature of the combustion products. The combustion products are then expanded through at least one turbine or other expander to deliver output power. The combustion products are then passed through a separator where the steam is condensed. A portion of the water is discharged and the remainder is routed back to the gas generator as diluent. The carbon dioxide can be conditioned for sequestration. The system can be optimized by adding multiple expanders, reheaters and water diluent preheaters, and by preheating air for an ion transfer membrane oxygen separation.

Abstract: A gas turbine control system is disclosed which operates to stabilize the system frequency in a case of transitional variations of the system frequency without making the strength of hot gas path parts of the gas turbine below a maximum stress value of the hot gas path parts. When a system frequency abnormality is detected, the output of the gas turbine is adjusted to recover the system frequency by making a gas turbine combustion gas temperature control inoperative. For this purpose, there are provided a logical circuit operative to make the gas turbine combustion gas temperature control disabled or inoperative in response to an abnormal system frequency detection signal, and a recovery circuit that operates to cancel the inoperative state of the gas turbine combustion gas temperature control. The detection of an abnormal system frequency may be carried out by an outside signal. An abnormality detection unit may be provided in a combined cycle plant.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine nacelle includes an inner skin surrounded by a radially outer skin. The inner skin terminates at an exhaust outlet. The outer skin terminates at a recess in the inner skin extending into a closed cavity under the outer skin.

Abstract: A wall structure capable of withstanding high thermal load, including a wall structure with an inner wall, an outer wall positioned about the inner wall, and distancing elements located between the inner and outer walls. The distancing elements are joined to at least one of the inner and outer walls by means of laser welding and thereby establishing a plurality of cooling ducts between the inner and outer walls and a weld joint formed by the laser welding and having a cross-section taken through the wall structure that is substantially T-shaped and which displays a rounded shape towards an inside one of the plurality of cooling ducts.

Abstract: Method and system for controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle where a catalyst is communicated to engine exhaust gases including predicting occurrence of an impending engine operating event that will change an exhaust constituent in the engine exhaust gases, determining an oxygen content of exhaust gases downstream of the catalyst, and adjusting an air-fuel ratio of the engine based on the determined oxygen content and the predicted engine operating event to precondition the catalyst prior to occurrence of the particular event.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying apparatus for an internal combustion engine is provided for switching a switching valve at an optimal timing in accordance with an actual activated state of a catalyzer and a heated state of an adsorbent to achieve an optimal exhaust gas characteristic. The exhaust gas purifying apparatus comprises a catalyzer disposed in an exhaust system of the internal combustion engine, an adsorbent filled in a second passage circumventing a first passage in the exhaust system for adsorbing hydrocarbons within exhaust gases, a switching valve operable to switch between an open position for opening the first passage and a close position for closing the first passage, an ECU for detecting an atmospheric pressure state, and a switching valve driver for driving the switching valve to the close position upon start of the internal combustion engine, and driving the switching valve to the open position in accordance with the detected atmospheric pressure state.

Abstract: When the determination result of failure determination at a start of AI (auxiliary air injection=supply) is that there is a possibility of a closing anomaly due to freezing, a reevaluation process 1 being a reevaluation after a warm-up is performed. When the determination result of determination at an end of AI is that there is a possibility of an opening anomaly due to freezing, a reevaluation process 2 being a reevaluation after a warm-up is performed.

Abstract: Carbon-containing particulates like soot included in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine are collected by means of a heat-resistant filter medium. The filter medium dispersedly collects hydrocarbon compounds and the carbon-containing particulates included in the exhaust gas. Even when the exhaust gas has a lower temperature than the combustible temperature of the carbon-containing particulates, such dispersed collection ensures start of a preliminary oxidation reaction of the collected hydrocarbon compounds with oxygen included in the exhaust gas. The collected hydrocarbon compounds and the collected carbon-containing particulates are then subjected to combustion with the exhaust gas having a filter inflow temperature lower than the combustible temperature of the carbon-containing particulates by utilizing the reaction heat and active species produced by the reaction. This technique thus simply but securely regulates and reduces the carbon-containing particulates included in the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas aftertreatment system are described. A quantity which characterizes the state of the exhaust gas aftertreatment system is determined based on at least one characteristic operating quantity of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively engaging a torque converter reaction member comprising a reaction member carrier coupling sleeve, a stator support coupling sleeve and a pawl mounted on the reaction member carrier coupling sleeve. The pawl selectively engages the stator support coupling sleeve to align a first set of coupling teeth on the reaction member carrier coupling sleeve and a second set of coupling teeth on the stator support coupling sleeve.

Abstract: In the present invention, a power system includes at least one hydraulic cylinder that defines a first fluid volume and a second fluid volume separated from one another via a moveable plunger. Hydraulic power created within the hydraulic cylinder is converted to mechanical power by a fluid driven rotating device that is fluidly connected to at least the first fluid volume. A generator is attached to the fluid-driven rotating device, and produces electrical power that is stored in a power storage system including at least one of a battery and a capacitor. The stored electrical power can be supplied to an electric motor that is operable to power a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump supplies hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder. The power system of the present invention is a relatively inexpensive and efficient alternative to a power system including a diesel engine that can be a source of undesirable emissions, noise and vibrations.

Abstract: If an instruction to move a ram (5U) is issued, a ram instructed speed is instructed to be suppressed to a certain warming-up speed not higher than a target speed until a release speed determination section (75) determines that a moving speed of the ram (5U) calculated by a ram moving speed calculation section (51) reaches a predetermined warming-up release speed; if the release speed determination section determines that the moving speed of the ram (5U) reaches the predetermined warming-up release speed, the warming-up speed is released to accelerate the ram (5U) to the target speed.

Abstract: A bent axis hydrostatic module, comprising: a frame, a pair of parallel laterally spaced shafts rotatably supported by the frame and directed outwardly from the frame in the same direction. Two yokes are pivotally mounted about parallel axes on the frame. A hydrostatic power unit is swingably carried by each yoke, and each hydrostatic power unit being operatively connected to one of the shafts to rotate the same. A pair of system pressure conduits in the frame with each of the pressure conduits are fluidly connected to each of the cylinder blocks. A control system is provided for pivoting the yokes including means for independently pivoting the yokes about parallel axes.

Abstract: A system for moving fluid from a lower elevation to a higher elevation and then returning fluid to its original level, or alternatively to a level above its beginning lower elevation comprising a variable volume chamber with a weighted lower component upon which the effect of gravity is greater than the weight of fluid and other negative effects of the fluid in the fluid supply line, thus creating a vacuum and drawing material into the chamber which has an upper section and lower section connected by means of a flexible membrane, and such chamber is capable of retaining fluid.

Abstract: A Stirling engine comprises a first porous body having a large hole diameter, a second porous body having a small hole diameter and a ring for fixing the first porous body and the second porous body in a pressurization chamber inside a gas outlet closer to the pressurization chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual cycle hot gas engine comprising pistons which are movable inside one another, a dual external piston being arranged for axial movement inside a basic cylinder member, and a dual internal piston being arranged for axial movement inside the dual external piston.

Abstract: Two shape memory alloy members d7 and d8 are connected to a movable member. Continuously, one and then the other of the shape memory alloy members d7 is heated alternately by application of a voltage or current thereto so that, by the generated force exerted by one shape memory alloy member d7 deformed by being heated, the other shape memory alloy member d8 is deformed and the movable member is moved. The shape memory alloy members d7 and d8 are made of a Ti—Ni—Cu alloy subjected to heat treatment at 300° C. or higher, and has an operating temperature of 70° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention concerns a casing aggregate for the turbine of an exhaust turbocharger. The invention is identified by the following characteristics: a spiral casing adapted for surround the running wheel of the turbine; a tongue-like wall part (tongue) in the inside of the spiral casing; an inlet connection; an outlet connection; a flange to connect to a bearing casing; wherein the casing aggregate is manufactured of thin-walled precision casting; wherein the casing aggregate is made of at least two parts, so that at least one separation joint is present; and the separation joint is arranged as follows: it runs in an axially perpendicular level; it runs along the apex line of the spiral casing; it extends over an arc of a circle of approximately 270 degrees; it lies outside of the area of the tongue.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for detecting and responding to a surge event in a locomotive engine system including a turbocharger and a diesel engine. A sensor detects an operating parameter of the turbocharged engine and generates a signal indicative of the detected operatng parameter. An engine control system is responsive to the signal representative of a sensed operating parameter, or a determined changed in a sensed parameter, for controlling a plurality of operational controls of the diesel engine system. The engine control system modifies one or more operational controls of the diesel engine system when the signal indicates a surge event.

Abstract: An exhaust pressure restriction device with bypass passageway is provided. The device comprises a turbocharger having a turbine portion, a restrictor fitting and a bypass fitting. The turbine includes an exhaust gas inlet, a turbine wheel, an exhaust gas outlet and a waste gate valve. The restrictor fitting comprises an exhaust gas inlet, an exhaust gas outlet and an orifice disposed between the exhaust gas inlet and the exhaust gas outlet. The restrictor fitting is mated to the turbine such that the exhaust inlet of the restrictor fitting communicates with the exhaust outlet of the turbine. The bypass fitting has an exhaust gas inlet, an exhaust gas outlet, and a bypass passageway. The exhaust gas outlet of the bypass fitting is adapted to communicate with the exhaust system of the vehicle and to be matingly fitted to both the restrictor fitting and the turbine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel regasification method and system in which the evaporative coolant is forced through an evaporation and condensation cycle, allowing control of the evaporative coolant condensation pressure; thus yielding a more flexible and more compact regasification system than those of the prior art.