Abstract: A substantially flat, heat-resistant baking sheet has a baking surface, a rolled periphery and a baking area within that periphery. The baking area has numerous through-holes. A generally upright wall, integrally formed with the sheet, extends along the first part of the periphery, defining an upper edge. The height of the wall varies from a maximum to a minimum predetermined height, and the wall substantially encloses the baking area along the first part of the periphery. In the example shown, the baking sheet is rectangular: the wall extends along three sides and the fourth side has no wall. A baked product can be slid or pushed off this fourth side without being lifted, the side serving as a slide-off chute or ramp. Condensation between the baking sheet and the baked product evacuates through the holes to allow the surface against the sheet to bake to a crisper consistency.

Abstract: A disposable piping bag (1) comprises a container of polymer film. The piping bag is formed essentially from a thin-walled polymer tube, and an outwardly oriented surface of the piping bag has a surface structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for promoting the efficient use of gases dissolved in a liquid by limiting the amount of off-gassing or evaporation from the liquid is disclosed. The apparatus and method is a distribution/retention plate, shown in a preferred embodiment as installed in a portable food washing system. The food washing system is a portable unit having a treatment chamber with an access door for the placement of food products on a loading plate. A food product is placed in the chamber and sprayed with ozonated water containing diffuse concentrations of ozone which reacts with and destroys organic contaminants on the food product. The distribution/retention plate is located at the bottom of the treatment chamber, and divides the treatment chamber from a reservoir and controls the rate of ozone off-gassing from the reservoir, thereby increasing ozone concentration in the water in the reservoir. In an alternative embodiment, the distribution/retention plate is utilized in an automatic dishwashing system.

Abstract: A food press includes upper and lower portions each having first and second ends, a plunger, a chamber, and a grate. The upper and lower portions are pivotally connected at their respective first ends. The plunger is disposed between the upper and lower portions. The chamber is disposed on the lower portion and includes an inlet and an outlet and is adapted to receive the plunger. The grate is pivotally connected to the lower portion and is disposed in the chamber in a user position and is disposed between the second ends of the upper and lower portions in a cleaning position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cantilever type screen-printing machine with double platforms that possess a gear reducer motor with a hollow shaft to rotate a screw of a threaded screw unit and further drive a threaded rod to move upward and downward without rotation inside the hollow shaft thus make a transverse sliding assembly move vertically and synchronously with the threaded rod. Moreover, by a rectangular frame and two sets of horizontal micro adjustable chase clamping mechanism transversely fixed on the rectangular frame, the relative position between the chase and the print materials is adjusted directly. The upper and the lower platforms are driven and powered by two gear reducer motors and a homocentric coaxial-type driving mechanism respectively. By the simplified driving mechanism, the printing efficiency and productivity are enhanced.

Abstract: A web-fed press is provided. The web-fed press includes a reel carrier and a plurality of printing units arranged one after another for printing a printing material with a static printed image. The web-fed press includes a folder superstructure that is arranged after the printing units and a folding unit arranged after the folder superstructure. An imprinting unit for individualizing the static printed image with, in particular, changing text and/or image constituents is integrated into the web-fed press in the region of the folder superstructure.

Abstract: The contact pressure between an adjustably mounted first cylinder and a second cylinder in a printing machine, and particularly in a web-fed printing machine can be adjusted. An actuator is usable to force the first cylinder toward the second cylinder with an adjustable force. A fixing device is usable to fix the first cylinder in a desired position relative to the second cylinder.

Abstract: In rotary embossing and printing machines, the printing dies are preferably fixed by means of a die sleeve (11) to the die cylinder (12). In order to be able to replace the die sleeve without dismantling the die cylinder, said sleeve is slotted and the mounting support of the die cylinder in the machine is so constructed that it can be drawn through and then reinserted through a side plate of the machine frame. It is then clamped to the die cylinder (12) and for this purpose use is made of a clamping device (14) in the slot (13) of die sleeve (11). Said clamping device is provided with clamp ledges (18) acting on the die sleeve and which are mutually clampable by means of numerous, axially mutually spaced clamps (35).

Abstract: A platemaking method for a lithographic printing plate, comprises: imagewise exposing a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising: a hydrophilic substrate; and a negative image recording layer containing a water-insoluble polymer; and removing a non-exposed area of the image recording layer with an aqueous solution, wherein a temperature of the aqueous solution is higher than a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the water-insoluble polymer.

Abstract: A primer layer that includes a surface-tension modifier dispersed within a polymer binder is disposed between the imaging layer and the substrate of a lithographic printing member to inhibit the production of thermal degradation products that disrupt the oleophilicity of the exposed imaged areas, thereby improving print-making performance and efficiency. In addition, embodiments of the primer layer inhibit static charge buildup during production and during the print-making process.

Abstract: A web-fed printing machine is provided. The printing machine includes a plurality of printing units. A first work station precedes the printing units. A second work station follows the printing units. At least one lifting device is assigned to the printing units for transporting printing unit modules. The lifting device is movably mounted on a top side of the printing units.

Abstract: The invention provides a printing plate cartridge for a press. The printing plate cartridge includes a housing comprising an upper side, an underside, a front side, a rear side and two narrow sides. The housing includes an old printing compartment for holding a printing plate to be removed during a printing plate change and a new printing plate compartment for holding a printing plate to be mounted on a form cylinder of a press during a printing plate change. A first opening is integrated into one of the upper side or the underside of the housing. A printing plate to be mounted on the form cylinder is removable from the new printing plate compartment via the first opening for feeding to the form cylinder during a printing plate changing operation. A printing plate to be removed from the form cylinder is capable of being fed to the old printing plate compartment via the first opening during a printing plate changing operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to micro-contact printing, wherein a self-assembled monolayer(SAM)-forming molecular species (1) is applied to a surface (2) of an article (3). The SAM-forming species (1) comprise a polar functional group that is exposed when the species (1) form a monolayer. This enables said printing method to be performed in vacuum or in a gaseous atnosphere, preferably in air. The invention also relates to an article having a surface comprising at least one isolated region of a SAM having a lateral dimension within the range of from 1 to 100 nm. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing at least one nanowire, or a grid of nanowires, having a lateral dimension within the range of from 1 to 100 nm.

Abstract: Image data obtained through an image sensor is written in a memory. When printing an image, a printing head is driven in accordance with the image data read out from the memory in a line sequential fashion, and is synchronously moved in a sub scan direction, thereby exposing the instant film line by line. The image appears on the exposed instant film as a developing solution is developed by developing rollers while the instant film is advanced out through the developing rollers. Alternatively, the printing head is driven synchronously with the instant film being advanced. Thereby an image is printed at one sub scanning without the need for moving the printing head. The printing head is provided with an array of three color light emitting elements, and three color light beams are simultaneously projected onto the instant film.

Abstract: A method for controlling the initiation of an electronic detonator when located in surrounding ground, the method comprising the steps of: measuring the actual spatial position of the said detonator in relation to one or more adjacent detonators; and calculating the time of initiation of the said detonator based upon its actual spatial position.

Abstract: A projectile comprised of: a projectile body comprising a lower base with a first and second end and an upper wall section, in which the first end of the lower base has a substantially planar top surface and the upper wall section extends axially from the top surface, and the lower base forms an axial bore and an axial passage, in which the axial bore extends from the second end to the axial passage and the axial passage extends from the axial bore to the first end; a powder capsule within the axial bore for holding an explosive charge; a detonation fuse disposed in an operative position adjacent to the top surface of the projectile body; an O-give having a rearwardly open hollow interior and an end portion adapted to engage the upper wall section of the projectile body; a firing member secured to the O-give and positioned to engage the detonation fuse upon impact of the projectile; an anti-creeping mechanism between the O-give and the detonation fuse to prevent movement of the detonation fuse toward the firi

Abstract: A cart system designed for usage in attics and crawl spaces. The system utilizes a platform of previously-determined length, at least one track upon the platform, and a cushioned and wheeled seat component upon the track. In the preferred mode, the device is powered, utilizing an electric motor with chain drive assembly. When the motor is engaged via manual switch or remote control, the motor activates the chain drive assembly to move the seat along the track at a slow pace, forwardly, backwardly, or on turns. In the preferred mode of production, the system also includes sensors which function to stop the seat portion should the same move too close to an end of the platform. Alternatively, the system may be manually powered, such as through usage of pulleys or the like. The platform may be of any length suitable to adequately cover the length of an attic or crawl space.

Abstract: A drive system for a railway hopper car discharge gate includes a door panel operated by a rack and pinion drive. The pinion teeth present a substantially cylindrical profile in a plane orthogonal to the axis of pinion rotation. The cylindrical tooth profile substantially prevents the pinion teeth from skipping or walking against the rack teeth when the spacing between the pinion and the door panel and associated rack fluctuates during operation of the discharge gate. Pinion torque is converted into a vertical force at the ends of travel of the door panel to prevent damage to the drive components. A bearing arrangement supports a drive shaft that is operated to rotate the pinions, and minimizes deflection of the shaft when under rotational load. An inertia brake is provided to engage the door panel and prevent it from opening upon a rapid stop of the hopper car as may occur upon impact with an adjacent railway car.

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively operating hopper doors of a railroad car. A fulcrum coupled to the operating cylinder includes channels within which levers can be selectively activated to open specific doors of the car, thus allowing the contents of the railcar to be sequentially emptied. The mechanism can be installed on railcars having either transverse hopper doors or longitudinal hopper doors.

Abstract: A center beam car has a main deck structure extending laterally from a main center sill, a laterally extending top truss structure, and a central vertically oriented web work structure for carrying vertical shear loads between the top truss and the center sill and decking. The center beam so formed defines bunks upon in which to carry cargo. The upper region of the web-work structure includes a deep upper beam structure that has downwardly extending skirts. The skirts provide an extended bearing area upon against which bundled loads can be secured. The skirts are inwardly reinforced to discourage deflection between adjacent upright members of the deep upper beam structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous composition comprising of a single compound of a ferrosoferric salt as an active ingredient.

Abstract: An ink set, an inkjet recording apparatus including the ink set, and a method of forming an image using the ink set include a black ink composition comprising a first colorant, water, and a first alkyl ether and a color ink composition comprising a second colorant, water, and a second alkyl ether, wherein an amount of the first alkyl ether based on 100 parts by weight of the black ink composition is at most twice an amount of the second alkyl ether based on 100 parts by weight of the color ink composition. When using the ink set, an image of effective quality may be formed which has a reduced bleeding without decreasing an image density.

Abstract: A white, substantially non-iron containing dental material formed from Portland cement. The material may be a dental cement, dental restorative or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved cement compositions comprising hydraulic cement, silica hydrophobicized with a mixture of organosilicon compounds and water.

Abstract: A tray insert is adapted to be coupled to a support. A tray set includes a tray insert and a base tray or support.

Abstract: A workbench includes a wall mountable bracket, a structural frame, a plurality of legs retractably coupled to the frame, and a top surface recessively coupled to the frame, wherein the wall mountable bracket is configured to extend a vertically hanging structural frame past a foundation jog.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable, easily installed and releasable, temporary desk to be hung on a steering wheel for use as a support for any purpose desired by the user. It has two integral hangers at the top to attach it to the steering wheel and one integral ledge at the bottom for supporting any object. The work surface is smooth to allow for writing. This desk is made from one flat piece of either plastic or metal with a total of three bends.

Abstract: An elongate table for offices and the like includes first and second leg members which are configured to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface in a generally upright, spaced orientation. At least one cross member extends between and is operably connected with the leg members to rigidly retain the leg members in the upright orientation. The leg members and cross member define a top supporting frame with a central axis extending longitudinally therealong. First and second elongate top members are supported on the frame on opposite sides of the central axis, and have opposing interior edges which are spaced apart to define a slot therebetween. An elongate accessory support beam is positioned in a generally vertical orientation in the slot, and includes a generally T-shaped slot extending longitudinally therealong for supporting accessories thereon.

Abstract: A table includes a table top having a bottom surface, a cross member mounted to the bottom surface, and a first support rail adjacent the bottom surface and disposed between the table top and the cross member. One embodiment of a cable management assembly that may be used with the table includes a cover member and is mounted so as to be rotatable to one of a closed position and an open position where, in the closed position, the cover member is substantially parallel to a bottom surface of the table top.

Abstract: A pallet (1) includes a deck (2) having upper and lower surfaces (4,6) and a plurality of legs (8) depending from the lower surface of the deck (2) to support the deck above the ground. A plurality of apertures (10) are provided in the upper surface of the deck (2). The apertures (10) are arranged to receive the legs of a second pallet (1a) so that the second pallet can be stacked on the pallet (1) in a nested condition. A plurality of closure elements (12) are associated with the apertures (10), each said closure element being adjustable to selectively open or close the respective aperture.

Abstract: Load-bearing article are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: Folding table having a fastener to releasably hold each of one or more legs, rigidly attatched to a rotational leg supportive structural shaft parallel and adjacent to the underside of the table. The legs can be fastened or unfastened into/from an erect position by a rotational leverage force applied to the leg. The fastener provides a manually breakable and engagable grip between two surfaces being fastened to each other. The primary resistance of such a table against collapse is due to the limit of the legs' opening rotational travel, the frictional force of the floor on the legs, and the rotational sets of table legs being configured substantially oppositely. In a four-legged rectangular table configuration, when using such fasteners, each pair of legs is rigid in the opposite direction, providing overall table rigidity. Also encompassed is a variation permitting non-releasing leg latching, including a latch release mechanism.

Abstract: An elevation adjusting device of an auxiliary table plate includes two linkages at two sides; one end of each linkage being connected to an auxiliary table plate; and another end of each linkage being connected to a twisting element; the twisting element rotating as the twisting element is driven by a telescopic pressure pump so as to drive the linkages; thus the auxiliary table plate connected to the linkages rotating to change the elevation of the auxiliary table plate; when the pump stops, the auxiliary table plate being fixed.

Abstract: A port rodder assembly for a recovery boiler includes a duct affixed to and in fluid communication with an air port of the boiler, having a hollow interior, and an air inlet opening. A cutting head is slidably mounted within the duct adjacent to the air port and is adapted to clean the air port. An actuator selectively advances the cutting head though the air port to clean the air port. A wing is pivotally mounted within the duct. The wing interacts with the air inlet opening to control the flow of air through the duct and into the air port and is shaped such that incoming air flows smoothly through the duct to the air port.

Abstract: A binding system for applying a vertical compressive force to the refractory walls of a rectangular or circular furnace comprises a compressive member engaging a laterally extending surface of the furnace wall and a support member to which the compressive member is connected. The compressive member preferably comprises a coil spring which acts directly on the laterally extending surface or indirectly through a force-applying member. The force applied by the compressive member is sufficient to control vertical expansion and substantially prevent vertical expansion of the furnace walls due to infiltration of material into the joints between the refractory bricks during operation of the furnace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knife for and a method of zero till or minimum till seeding and fertilizing. The knife is particularly adapted for dry land conditions producing minimum solid disturbance and very shallow operation. The knife has a high penetration angle preferably of 45 degrees which permits the blade to enter high trash surface cover with little tendency to plug due to trash accumulation. The blade has a forward angle of attack, the lower cutting edge advancing before the upper cutting edge, serving to make a clean cut in the soil surface without accumulating trash. Seed and/or fertilizer conduits are attached to or incorporated in the trailing face of the blade in which the outlets may be spaced for controlled placement of the materials. By the method a furrow is cut having a substantial transverse component in an operation with a substantial forward component.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for clearing and tilling soil to be planted includes a residue-clearing sub-assembly including a first rotatable coulter wheel and at least one toothed wheel mounted for rotation about an axis located rearwardly of the axis of rotation of the first coulter wheel of forward portion of the toothed wheel overlaps a rear portion of the first coulter wheel. A tillage sub-assembly includes second and third coulter wheels that are offset from each other both laterally and fore and aft, and are mounted for rotation about axes of rotation that are located rearwardly of the axes of rotation of the toothed wheels. A depth control device is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation located rearwardly of the axis of rotation of the rearmost of the second and third coulter wheels. A common frame carries the residue-clearing sub-assembly, the tillage sub-assembly, and the depth control device so that all of the axes of rotation are fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: A generally conically-shaped collapsible grain chute removably affixed to the bulk seed distributor of an agricultural planter to provide an effective and efficient apparatus for emptying the bulk seed bin. The chute may include a cinch cord to selectively open and close the chute to control the flow of seed therethrough.

Abstract: A volumetric metering device for the metered delivery of granular and powdery materials, particularly for machines for distributing such materials. The device comprises a housing formed in one piece of plastic material, a metering member which is supported rotatably in the housing, can be handled individually, and includes a plurality of metering wheels mounted on a shaft and clamped in a group between two flanges, a selective drive-transmission interposed between the wheels and the shaft, a scraper for cleaning the wheels in motion and anchoring the idle wheels, and a feeler device which is held at a distance from the metering member with resilient preloading.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention involve an extension adapted to extend from a planter, such as the seed tube portion of the planter, into a seed furrow in order to engage seeds being deposited therein, where such engagement may involve deflecting the seeds toward the vertex region of the furrow and/or firming the seeds in the furrow. The extension includes or supports a fluid distribution arrangement such as a hose or the like, which may be separate or integral with the liquid supply hose of a planter. The fluid distribution arrangement is adapted to supply fluid, such as liquid fertilizer, insecticide, water, etc., to the furrow. A valve is provided in the fluid flow path in the region of the fluid distribution arrangement to control the distribution of fluid to the furrow. The valve may be a check valve that allows fluid flow therethrough when fluid pressure exceeds a value such that the valve opens, and prevents fluid flow when the pressure decreases below the valve activation pressure.

Abstract: The thread-implanting machine of this invention has a needle 51 which inserts thread 55 through a pinhole 51a, and this needle 51 runs up and down through the surface and undersurface of base cloth 54. In addition, in response to the vertical movement of this needle 51, hook shaft 6 rotates. Then, the turning hook 1, which has the turning hook blade 5 and is attached to the hook shaft 6, and the ascending-descending blade 10 by the turn of said hook shaft 6 cut the thread 55, and sequentially, the thread is implanted.

Abstract: An embroidery frame for a cap includes a cap support having a pair of side walls capable of being disposed at both sides of a cylinder bed so that the side wall are parallel to a direction of extension of the cylinder bed, a pair of body supports mounted on the upper ends of the respective side walls for supporting a cap body of a cap on which embroidery is to be sewn, the body supports forming a sewing opening defining an embroidable region, the side walls including a pair of visor supports mounted on upper ends of the proximal ends of the side walls respectively, the visor supports receiving a visor of the cap from below at a position located higher by a predetermined height than the body supports and a pair of visor escapes provided on the side walls for escaping the visor of the cap respectively, the visor escapes being formed by cutting off the upper ends of the side walls respectively, and a cap pressing frame mounted so as to be brought into contact with and depart from the cap support, the cap pressin

Abstract: A system for connecting a two buoyant marine body in a side to side manner, the system comprising first male and female coupling members fixed to the side of a first and second marine body and Second male and female coupling members which are fixed to the side of a first and second marine body. The first male and female coupling members have an opposing relationship and can be moved from an unengaged condition to a fully engaged condition by the movement of the first and second floating marine bodies towards each other in a first horizontal direction. The freedom of movement between the male coupling and the female coupling members, at least in the vertical direction, is decreased as they become vertically aligned. Second male and female coupling members will create a rigid coupling to prevent relative movement in at least the vertical direction, as the freedom of movement between the first male and female coupling members is or is proximate to being vertically aligned.

Abstract: A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine comprising: A hub housing an alternator or generator, gearbox, arbor, tachometer and programmable logic controller. At the upper outer radius of the hub is a track supporting the landing gear for the wind rotor. Above the hub a large elongated wind rotor is attached to the arbor with landing gear that ride on the track. The rotor is the support structure providing anchoring for masts, sails and boom control systems. Attached to the top/center of the rotor is a tower with cables supporting the outer perimeter portions of the rotor arms. At the top of the tower is a weathervane and position controller. Fabric sails are attached to the mast assemblies and controlled by resolvers. When the wind causes rotation the programmable logic controller adjusts the sails to best catch the wind regardless of wind direction or their position while the rotor is rotating.

Abstract: A boat control system can include a propulsion unit controller, a port outboard motor, and a starboard outboard motor. The propulsion unit controller can includes an electronic throttle valve control section, an electronic shift control section, an electronic steering control section, a target control value calculating section, and a GPS receiver. The target control value calculating section can be adapted to calculate engine revolutions and steering angles corresponding to target values of the port outboard motor and the starboard outboard motor based on target values preset by an operator and values detected by the GPS receiver.

Abstract: A wake control device for a boat, including a mounting member pivotally securable to the boat aft for pivoting about a first axis substantially transverse to the boat aft, a rudder member secured to the mounting member for pivoting about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, a drive selectively controlling the pivotal position of the mounting member about the first axis, and a fin extending laterally relative to the rudder member. Such a wake control device, with or without pivoting about the second axis, may also be secured directly to an outboard drive as well. A control manually operable by a wake boarder while being towed remotely controls the pivotal position controlling drive.

Abstract: A vehicle decoration having animated components. The decoration is placed on the radio antenna or on edge of a car window. As wind speed increases a rising member with fixed wings begins to rotate and travels up the antenna. Above the rising member is an indicia that travels up the antenna along with the rising member. The indicia can display and desired sports team, logo, pattern or phrase. When the wind speed decreases the rising member and indicia rotate back down the antenna.

Abstract: A golf flag support (8) comprising: an elongated support element (16) adapted to provide support to a fabric flag (30) such that, in use, the support element extends away from a flagpole (14); a rotatable mounting (10) connected to the support element (16) adapted to allow the support element (16) to rotate about the flagpole (14); and a wind indicating member (24) connected to the support element (16) such that the wind indicating member (24) is diametrically on the opposite side of the flagpole (14) to the support member (16).

Abstract: There is disclosed a single crystal obtained by a single crystal pulling method, wherein an interval of striations incorporated into the single crystal due to temperature fluctuation of crystal melt at the time of crystal growth is controlled, and a method of growing a single crystal according to a single crystal pulling method, wherein a growth rate and/or a temperature fluctuation period are controlled so that V×F/sin ? may be in a certain range when a growth rate at the time of growing a single crystal is defined as V (mm/min), a temperature fluctuation period of crystal melt is defined as F (min), and an angle to the level surface of a crystal-growth interface is defined as ?.

Abstract: A silicon single crystal ingot is pulled at a pull rate so that the interior of the ingot results in a perfect region in which agglomerates of interstitial silicon-type point defects and agglomerates of vacancy-type point defects are absent, while rotating a quartz crucible for storing a silicon melt at a predetermined rotation speed and rotating the ingot pulled from the silicon melt in the opposite direction to the rotation of the quartz crucible at a predetermined rotation speed. An average rotation speed CRTAV of the quartz crucible during the pulling of a top ingot portion is set to be faster than an average rotation speed CRTAV of the quartz crucible during the pulling of a bottom ingot portion of the silicon single crystal ingot.