Abstract: A method and system for covering flat roofs. The method and system include weather-proof flat roof material with plural sealing components that do not require an open flame (e.g., from a blow torch) to seal a first and second piece of weather-proof flat roof material together. The weather-proof flat material can be used as a base layer, a ply layer used between a base layer and a cap layer, a cap layer, as flashings, on walls or as a substrate layer for flat roofs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device to guarantee the tension and free access to the reverse face of a stretched canvas (3) on support means (5a, 5b) embodying a lining element (1) and particularly a wall or ceiling element. Said device is characterized in comprising at least one automatic closure (6), of the zipper type, which extends along at least a part of one of the dimensions of said wall.

Abstract: A panel, in particular a flooring panel, of a wood material which is provided with a mechanism for the detachable connection of a least two panels, whereby form-fitting elements for locking in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction with another panel are embodied on at least one lateral edge of a first panel, whereby a chamfer is embodied on at least one lateral edge starting from an upper side. The chamfer or the form-fitting elements are coated or impregnated with at least one melamine layer.

Abstract: A framed shear wall has a pair of crossed tension straps passing through the studs that make up the shear wall. The straps are preferably rods and are preferably attached to upstanding plates installed at the corners of the wall. Each of two straps is preferably attached to an opposite side of the upstanding plate such that the straps do not interfere with each other where the straps cross. The straps preferably include threaded ends and the upstanding plates preferably have threaded receptacles sized to accept the threaded ends of the straps such that the straps can be tensioned before and/or after installation. In one embodiment, the upstanding plates are bolted through a bottom surface of the wall into a threaded anchor plate at floor level, and the threaded anchor plate is attached to a top of a wall on a floor below.

Abstract: Systems and methods wherein large superstructures are simplified and then constructed using prefabricated, modular components. The components include a combined prefabricated primary support and roof system and shop-fabricated floor panels.

Abstract: Assembly of the frames includes making wooden base frames using metal corner-brackets (16), straps (18) or other traction-resistant elements or through-screws passing obliquely through corners of the frames, resulting in easy assembly and dismounting of the frames for varnishing, maintenance, replacement or other purposes, and also includes a simplified manufacturing process of the wooden components in order to cut linear transversal profile housings (15) for housing metal or PVC elements destined to be coupling components between fixed and mobile games and guaranteeing necessary seals and heat insulation. The process is suitable, among other things, for manufactured and assembly of large flames.

Abstract: A method for making a reinforcement device for a concrete structure includes the steps of (a) installing a plurality of parallel reinforcement rebars, and (b) embracing the reinforcement rebars with a cable unit by winding the cable unit around the reinforcement rebars. The cable unit has a plurality of wires twisted together.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite wall (1), said method including the steps of: erecting frame (2) including a plurality of generally upright spaced apart studs (3); positioning a plurality of external cladding sheets (4) over the frame in a generally horizontal orientation such that a majority of the cladding sheets extend across two or more of the studs; fastening the sheets (4) to the frame in substantially contiguous abutting relationship to form a generally planar substrate for a wall; and applying a surface render (10, 12) including a reinforcing mesh (11) substantially uniformly over the substrate; thereby to form a structural wall with an external appearance of rendered masonry without the need for supplementary internal rendering, bracing for reinforcement.

Abstract: A shingle is provided and its method of manufacture, in which granules are applied to an upper surface of a hardenable coating on a layer of shingle-making material, with granules of different pre-selected visual aesthetics provided in different tab areas, separated by mixtures of granules from adjacent tab areas forming intermediate areas, and in which the intermediate areas are removed to yield slots separating adjacent tabs, leaving visually sharp, precise starting and ending delineations for the tabs of a given aesthetic, that can be the same as or different than the aesthetic of an adjacent tab.

Abstract: A machine which inflates and seals pillows in packaging is compact in overall size, can be conveniently operated to produce varied lengths of strips of inflated pillow-type packaging as needed, can begin production of inflated pillow-type strip packaging immediately after being held out of a production cycle for some period of time, and applies a heated sealing element directly to and in sliding contact with a web of film to securely seal the inlet port of an inflated pillow while the pillow is under pressure and as the web of film is continuously and uninterruptedly advanced through the machine.

Abstract: The system for packaging a flexible web (2) that is layered in zigzag loops comprises the following for simplifying the handling and packaging processes; a layering device (1) for forming a tier consisting of a web (2) that is layered in zigzag loops; a transfer device (26) for directly or indirectly transferring the looped web tier to a packaging container; and a memory-programmable control device for components of the system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling the registration of one elongated continuous structure (e.g., plastic zipper) with attachments or formed features (e.g., sliders or pre-seals) as it is fed to a sealing station, where it is joined to another elongated continuous structure (e.g., packaging film) with formed features (e.g., thermoformed pockets). The latter elongated continuous structure will be intermittently advanced through the machine, pulling the former elongated continuous structure joined thereto forward. Registration is accomplished by tacking the respective elongated continuous structures together while the respective features on the elongated continuous structures are in proper registration. After tacking, the respective portions of the elongated continuous structures immediately downstream of the tack zone are advanced to the sealing station in proper registration.

Abstract: A case sealer has a frame with a conveyor for moving boxes into a pair of spaced-apart lateral conveyors. A floating head located over the lateral conveyors folds the box end and side flaps into a closed position. A seal dispensing platform carrying a tape dispenser seals the box flaps shut.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering package inserts or the like to folding boxes in a packaging machine has a brochure device secured to a support via an adapter plate, and the support is in turn supported horizontally pivotably in a bearing block. The embodiment according to the invention makes it possible to gain access to devices located inside the apparatus in an ergonomically favorable way, in particular for maintenance work, without having to dismantle parts of the apparatus.

Abstract: A Process for feeding products of variable height and length into a continuous packaging apparatus comprising a conveyor (11) with thrusters (12) that receives publishing products or similar (13, 13?, 13?, etc.), such as newspapers, magazines, books, envelopes, giveaways or other similar products, from a certain number of feeders (14, 14?, 14?, etc.), a conveyor belt (21) where the packaging in a plastic or paper film (26) takes place, fed continuously above the conveyor belt (21) that foresees, in a downstream area, longitudinal and transversal sealing devices (23) that make finished packages (24, 24?, etc.) of various sizes in height and length, said process comprising the steps of: varying the pitch on the conveyor belt (21) of the products or groups of products (13, 13?, 13?, etc.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping using a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design which constitutes at least a portion of the decor of the decorative wrapper. The optical effect material may include printed matter and/or embossed pattern to provide at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover. The method also includes crimp connecting means for holding overlapping portions of the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent a stem portion of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling, closing, and packing beverage bottles. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: Netting chutes suitable for use with manual and automatic packaging operations to enclose product in netting packaging include a channel formed by a longitudinally extending well and/or at least one pair of axially extending ribs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shrink-wrapping a heat sealable thermoplastic film about regular and irregular shaped articles is provided, wherein the film is provided above and below the article, one or more heat-sealing blades are generally configured to the article exterior contour to heat seal the film material about the article, the heat-sealing blade having an electrically actuated healing element within insulated material, and the spacing of the heat-sealing blade adjacent the article is intentionally non-uniform in predetermined manner. A contoured heat-sealing blade assembly is provided within split-molds, which may have associated heating ports to control the temperature of the sealing operation within different zones of the mold.

Abstract: A vertical form fill and seal continuous pouch machine includes a forming tube having a cross section area of CA is disclosed. A film tube is continuously formed about the forming tube and fed downward. A horizontal sealing assembly includes at least one pair of opposing sealing bars that make horizontal seals on the film, thereby forming pouches. The horizontal seals are formed in a horizontal sealing zone, and the vertical distance from a lower end of the forming tube to the center of the horizontal sealing zone is a transition distance that is (in inches) preferably no more than 0.5 multiplied by the cross-section area (in sq inches).

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer heat shrinkable film incorporating an oxygen barrier material and layer comprising a styrene polymer or blend of styrene polymers, where the shrinkage of the film in at least one of MD, TD is at least 30% at 90° C. The invention is further directed to a method of manufacturing a bag from said multilayer heat shrinkable film.

Abstract: A system and method of loading a product into a carton includes loading the product into a carrier and then extending the carrier into the carton. The product is then restrained within the carton as the carrier is removed from the carton. The carrier may include a static carrier having a fixed volume or a dynamic carrier having moveable sidewalls.

Abstract: A machine for wrapping groups of products (7) in tubular lengths of stretch film (4) comprises a rotating carousel (1) equipped with a plurality of wrapping units (2) having bars (3) for holding and stretching to size a succession of tubular film lengths (4) fed to a station (S1) and for placing the stretched tubular film lengths (4) around respective groups of products (7) to be wrapped fed one after the other.

Abstract: A compressed air filtering cartridge includes a housing and a filter in the housing, the filter having a thermal vent. In one embodiment the filter includes a wall portion having a first condition when below a predetermined temperature range in which the wall portion blocks flow of air between opposite sides of the wall portion. The wall portion has a second condition when above the predetermined temperature range in which the wall portion does not block flow of air between opposite sides of the wall portion. The cartridge may be part of a compressed air system, between a compressor and an air dryer.

Abstract: A filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants and chemical contaminants from an incoming dirty air stream for a fuel cell. The filter assembly also includes a noise suppression element that reduces sound waves or noise emanating from any equipment, such as a compressor. The filter assembly can include a particulate filter portion for removing physical or particulate contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.

Abstract: This invention provides an air intake filtering device for a motorcycle including a washable filtering foam material; a filtering material supporting means; and a means for removably attaching the device to an air intake portion of a motorcycle. This invention provides a method for filtering air entering or within an air intake portion of a motorcycle including: attaching a device of this invention to the air intake portion; and passing air through the washable filtering material.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for a gas stream containing a mist includes a housing including an inlet, an interior, and an outlet arrangement; the inlet being oriented to receive a gas stream containing a mist; a pre-filter arrangement oriented to receive the gas stream containing the mist from the inlet; the pre-filter arrangement removing at least some particulate material from the gas stream and at least partially coalescing the mist into a liquid; at least one tubular primary filter element having at least one region of filter media and an open filter interior; the tubular primary filter element being operably oriented in the housing interior downstream of the pre-filter arrangement and oriented to receive flow of the gas stream into the open filter interior then through the at least one region of filter media and then exit the housing through the outlet arrangement; the tubular primary filter element at least partially coalescing the mist into liquid; and a liquid sump arrangement oriented in the housing constru

Abstract: A filter system includes several filters, particularly a main filter and at least one prefilter, which are disposed one after another and are made of a filter material that is encompassed by frames. The sides of the frame of the main filter and the frame/s of the prefilter/s, which face each other, include connecting elements. The individual filters can be coupled to each other in a form-fitting manner.

Abstract: A filter medium (10) is fashioned in a way, to effectively catch not only microparticles but also particles having nanometer dimensions. According to the invention, it comprises at least one supporting layer (20) and at least one fine fiber layer (30), the former preferably being composed of crosslinked cellulose fibers and microglass fibers, or alternatively of polymeric fibers. The diameters of the fibers in the supporting layer (20) are in the micron range and the pores of this layer mostly have cross-sections in the square micron range. The very light fine fiber layer (30) having a weight per unit area of less than 1 g/m2 possesses pores ranging down to nanometer dimensions and is thermally stable at temperatures above 180° C. It comprises fibers (40) obtained from polymers by electrostatic spinning and having diameters in the nanometer range.

Abstract: A filter includes a filter element mounted to a base and having first and second end caps spaced axially along an axis. Fluid to be filtered flows laterally through the filter element and axially through a hollow interior and through an axial flow opening of the second end cap. The filter element is mounted to the base solely by the second end cap in rotational relationship independently of the first end cap, eliminating the third component traditionally needed for mounting a housing cover to the base and enclosing and/or sealing and/or retaining the filter element in the housing.

Abstract: A honeycomb structural body is constituted with a ceramic block comprising a plurality of through-holes arranged in a longitudinal direction and separated from each other through partition walls, either end portions of which through-holes being sealed. The ceramic block constituting the honeycomb structural body is made of a composite material consisting of ceramic particles and crystalline silicon and having an excellent thermal conductivity, so that the honeycomb structural body is excellent in the thermal diffusibility but also excellent in the resistance to thermal shock because the storing of thermal stress is less and no crack is caused even if a temperature distribution is caused at a relatively low temperature or cool-heat cycle is repeated over a long period of time.

Abstract: Diesel engine exhaust filtration systems, and ceramic honeycomb wall flow exhaust filters for such systems, wherein the filters comprise axially centralized filter sections having a higher heat capacity and/or a higher gas flow resistance than peripheral filter sections disposed radially outwardly thereof, the filters thereby exhibiting increased resistance to thermal damage from filter regeneration over-heating.

Abstract: A harvesting machine with a discharge assembly for the transfer of harvested crop to a transport vehicle includes an actuator that is adapted to move the discharge assembly about a horizontal axis, thereby adjusting the height of the outlet end of the discharge assembly. A stop element can be moved between an active position and an inactive position. In the active position, the stop element limits the range of movement of the actuator such that the discharge assembly cannot be moved to a position that is lower than a lowest active position. In the inactive position, the stop element does not limit the range of movement of the actuator, thus the discharge assembly can be moved to a position that is lower than the lowest active position. Therefore, the discharge assembly remains above the lowest active position during the harvesting operation.

Abstract: An engine block has one or more cylinders with associated pistons connected to turn a crankshaft. A distributor housing mounted on the block has a base with one or more first ports that open into corresponding cylinders. A hollow cylindrical distributor mounted for rotation in the distributor housing has one or more second ports formed in its circumference to align with the first ports in the housing base, at corresponding angular positions of the distributor. A combustor housing forms a combustion chamber with a fuel inlet, an air inlet, and a hot gas outlet. The combustor housing is joined to the distributor housing so that the combustion chamber opens into the interior of the distributor. A turbine plant has a gas inlet connected to the gas outlet on the combustor housing, and an output shaft that drives a compressor. The compressor has an air outlet connected to the air inlet on the combustor housing for supplying air to the combustion chamber.

Abstract: An intercooler (3) is provided with heat exchanger surfaces (6) and is arranged in the gas stream between two compressors (1, 2) or two compressor stage groups for compressing a gas. An aftercooler (5) is also provided with heat exchanger surfaces (7) and is arranged after the second compressor (2). To utilize the waste heat generated in the coolers (3, 5), the heat exchanger surfaces (6, 7) of the intercooler (3) and of the aftercooler (5) are integrated in a steam generator (9) in such a way that the heat exchanger surfaces are connected with the feedwater pump (40, 59) of the steam generator (9).

Abstract: A method for assembling a gas turbine engine including a compressor and a combustor includes providing a heat exchanger assembly that includes at least one heat exchanger, and coupling the heat exchanger assembly to the gas turbine engine such that the heat exchanger is positioned substantially concentrically with respect to a gas turbine engine axis of rotation, and such that the heat exchanger is configured to channel compressor discharge air from the compressor discharge air to the combustor.

Abstract: A method for assembling a gas turbine engine includes fabricating a heat exchanger that includes a first manifold including an inlet and an outlet, a first quantity of heat exchanger elements coupled in flow communication with the manifold inlet, a second quantity of heat exchanger elements coupled in flow communication with the manifold outlet, and a plurality of channels coupled in flow communication with the first and second quantity of heat exchanger elements to facilitate channeling compressor discharge air from the first quantity of heat exchanger elements to the second quantity of heat exchanger elements, and coupling the heat exchanger assembly to the gas turbine engine such that the heat exchanger is positioned substantially concentrically with respect to a gas turbine engine axis of rotation, and such that the heat exchanger is configured to receive compressor discharge air and channel the compressor discharge air to the combustor.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes a divergent section located aft of a convergent section and a throat therebetween. An exterior fairing is spaced radially outwardly of the divergent section. An ejector cooling air flowpath leads from an ejector cooling air inlet in an aft portion of the fairing to a cooling air ejector in the nozzle. An annular nozzle plenum may be disposed between the divergent section of the nozzle and the external fairing and be part of the ejector cooling air flowpath between the ejector cooling air inlet and the ejector. A plurality of divergent flaps and divergent seals in the divergent section may employ cooling air passages, such as slots, to serve as the ejector. The fairing may include a plurality of circumferentially adjacent exterior flaps and exterior seals and employ truncated ends of or apertures in the exterior seals as the ejector cooling air inlet.

Abstract: A cooling system for use in an engine having an element to be cooled includes at least one cooling channel on a first side of the element, at least one cooling channel on a second side of the element, and the at least one cooling channel on the first side communicating with the at least one channel on the second side in a nose region of the element so as to form a cooling circuit. The cooling system has particular utility in cooling interior and exterior surfaces of a movable cowl inlet flap used in a scramjet engine.

Abstract: A seal assembly for use in an engine, such as a scramjet engine, having a movable element, such as inlet cowl flap, is provided. The movable element has an outboard structural member which requires thermal protection. The seal assembly includes a sealing element and a support block for thermally isolating the outboard structural member and for supporting the sealing element. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing element comprises a rope seal having a tadpole construction.

Abstract: A sensor element for a sensor for determining the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines, e.g., for a broadband lambda sensor, is provided. The sensor element has a solid electrolyte forming a pump cell together with an inner electrode inside a cavity, and an outer electrode exposed to the exhaust gas on the outside. The sensor element also includes a prechamber formed in the solid electrolyte, and a diffusion channel formed in the solid electrolyte, the diffusion channel connecting the prechamber and the cavity, and being filled with a diffusion barrier. To prevent measuring inaccuracies of the sensor in the presence of very high quantities of hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas, a catalytic converter for the oxidation of hydrocarbons is located in the prechamber, the catalytic converter being configured as an electrochemical catalytic converter having two electrodes electrically connected with one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for injecting fluid, such as an aqueous urea solution, into an exhaust stream in order to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from diesel engine exhaust The present invention uses mechanical spill return atomization techniques to produce droplets approximately 50 ?m SMD (Sauter mean diameter) or smaller. This size range is appropriate to allow urea to react into ammonia within the residence time associated with an on-road diesel engine. This effect is achieved through the use of a whirl plate having a plurality of whirl slots surrounding an exit orifice of the injector, which produce a high velocity rotating flow in the whirl chamber. When the rotating flow of fluid is passed through the exit orifice into an exhaust stream, atomization occurs from a combination of centrifugal force and shearing of the fluid by air as it jets into the exhaust stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the regeneration of a particulate filter (7) arranged on an exhaust line (5) of an engine (3) of a motor vehicle (1), wherein the charge of said filter (7) is evaluated by means of a model wherein P=f(Qvol, soot mass), and P=Pup?Pdown, and Qvol=K*(Qair+pfuel*Qcarb)*N*Tup/Pup, or Pup et Pdown are the pressures measured respectively upstream and downstream from said particulate filter (7). The inventive method is characterized in that Pdown is modelled and in that Pup is determined by means of the relation Pup=P+Pdown.

Abstract: A method of controlling the energization of a heating device for the regeneration of a particle filter disposed in the exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine, particularly a Diesel engine, wherein a measure for the soot charge state of the particle filter the exhaust gas back pressure is determined while the engine is preferably idling, the exhaust gas recirculation is switched off, and predetermined conditions are present in the exhaust gas duct upstream of the particle filter, and then an exhaust gas back pressure signal is compared with a threshold value indicating a soot charge sufficient for the initiation of a regeneration of the particle filter and the heating device is enabled for the initiation of the regeneration procedure if the exhaust gas back pressure signal is greater than the threshold value.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe assembly for directing exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine in a vehicle with a front end and a back end along a predetermined path. The exhaust pipe assembly has a body with a duct therein. The body has a back end proximal to the vehicle back end and a front end distal to the back end of the body. The duct defines a predetermined path and is positioned at least partially in the body. The duct has an intake end adapted to receive the exhaust gases from the engine and an output end located between the front end and the back end of the body, to direct the exhaust gases along the predetermined path to exit the body.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic converter is provided having a pump wheel, which is flowed through in operation from the inside to the outside; a turbine wheel, which is flowed through in operation from the outside to the inside; guide blades between the pump wheel and the turbine wheel; and guide blades between the turbine wheel and the pump wheel. The converter can have a speed ratio of between the speed nT of the turbine wheel and the speed nP of the pump wheel of between 1.2 and 4 at approximately even or falling ? progress. The converter can also have different speed ratios between pump and turbine, which can be realized with the ratio R/r equal to or larger than 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic system comprising a multi-flow, especially dual-flow, hydraulic pressure supply unit, such as a pump, by which means a volume flow is supplied to a consumer. The invention is characterised in that a valve arrangement is provided for switching between the individual pump flows and/or for interconnecting the individual pump flows.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic system comprising at least one hydraulic drive means (1), a conduit system (10) connected to the hydraulic drive means for conveying hydraulic liquid to and from the hydraulic drive means, where the conduit system comprises a conduit circuit (11) containing hydraulic liquid, connected to the hydraulic drive means, a pump (12) for generating a flow of hydraulic fluid in the conduit system and a motor (13) to power the pump. The pump (12) is arranged to control the flow of hydraulic liquid in said circuit (11), and the hydraulic drive means (1) is controllable substantially only by controlling the flow of hydraulic liquid in said circuit (11) by means of the pump (12).

Abstract: An operation mechanism for a variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump is disposed in a housing filled with fluid. A capacity regulating member is provided on the hydraulic pump in the housing for changing the discharge amount of the hydraulic pump. An operation member is operationally connected to the capacity regulating member. The operation member is to be manipulated outside the housing. A resistive device is interposed between the operation member and the capacity regulating member for making the motion of the capacity regulating member slow. The resistive device is an assembly unit comprising a casing, a piston slidably disposed in the casing, and fluid filled in the casing. The casing is fitted into the hole provided in the housing.

Abstract: A Method and Means of Altering a Vessel or Structure and in so doing a force is produced. Wherein the altering forces are Gravity, Buoyancy, or any man made or natural force. Wherein the net force produced is usable as work and is cheap, available and non polluting and in great need.