Abstract: A rotary press is provided. In the rotary press, tension of paper passing through printing units is always maintained to be constant, and position of a printing pin of each printing unit is consistently maintained to thus prevent a pin secession phenomenon of a printed image from occurring, in such a manner that an output image of the rotary press becomes clear. Also, it is easy to change the structure of a one-side color printing rotary press into that of a double-side color printing rotary press. As a result, the rotary press can be used widely on a general purpose.

Abstract: A covering for architectural surfaces as well as a method of forming and applying the covering is described in various embodiments and arrangements wherein fabric can be utilized and folded to provide a three-dimensional appearance with hollow or padded cells and wherein folds in the material used to make the covering or reveal strips conceal otherwise distractive seams between adjacent strips of the covering material.

Abstract: In connection with a method for characterization of a layer, a method and a device for determining a characteristic number, as well as a method for selecting a suitable dressing on rollers, or suitable geomtries of rollers of a printing press, a characterizing number for characterizing a layer is formed, or employed, which characterizes the roll-off behavior independently of a measuring device or an application in a particular printing group.

Abstract: In a sheet gripper, a dimensionally stable base material and an elastic clamping surface material are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner. The elastic clamping surface material functions as a clamping surface of the sheet gripper. This forms a sheet gripper having a long service life and is easy manufacture.

Abstract: A lithographic printing form comprising an ink where said ink comprises a polymer or copolymer having acidic groups where at least one of said groups has been converted to an amide. A method of producing a lithographic printing form comprising the steps of printing upon a substrate with an ink comprising the previously mentioned polymer and drying the substrate. An ink and a process for producing inks comprising a polymer or copolymer with acidic groups, where at least one of said groups has been converted to the corresponding amide; optionally the ink further comprises fatty acids, metals, metal complexes and/or dyes.

Abstract: A medium, typically a fluid, is supplied at a level of a rotatable body and is dispensed by a dispenser, such as a spray dispenser. The spray dispenser includes at least one spraying nozzle which applies a dampening agent to the roller. A spraying frequency of the spraying nozzle is adjusted with respect to a rotation frequency of the roller that is receiving the dampening agent. This makes it possible to avoid superposition of the dampening agent, at least for a defined number of rotations of the roller receiving the dampening agent.

Abstract: An apparatus for fracturing wells employs a propellant charge and an ignition cord wrapped around the outer surface of the propellant charge to rapidly ignite the outer surface of the propellant charge.

Abstract: An inflatable member projectile comprising: a projectile body having one end more buoyant than the other; an inflatable roll for vessel-immobilising; an inflation gas bottle at the less buoyant end of the body for inflating the inflatable roll and a cradle for supporting the roll in an orientation such that the inflatable roll unrolls in a generally pre-determined deployment direction, i.e. with the projectile floating with the less buoyant end down corresponding with their orientation. The cradle comprises a number of radiating channels, each locating one inflatable roll. Each roll has a serpentine portion in the bottom of its channel, for assisting in lifting the roll over a closed end of the channel. The cradle has a lifter for lifting the rolls up out of the cradle, actuated by the inflation gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to ammunition for fire and pneumatic smoothbore weapon and can be used for producing bullets for hunting and sporting guns. The inventive method consists in deforming the rear part of a tubular blank in such a way that an aerodynamic empennage is formed and in arranging a core in the front part of said blank. The core is introduced into the tubular blank prior to deforming and is fixed in said blank by deforming the front and rear parts thereof. Deformation is carried out by pressing the blank wall without modifying the thickness thereof. The deformation of the tubular blank can be carried out by longitudinally clamping said blank between two crimping matrixes. Said core is embodied in such a way that an extractor in the form of an aerodynamic needle is formed in the material thereof, the core being inserted when said extractor is disposed outside the internal volume of the blank.

Abstract: A high energy, e.g., ultraviolet (UV) catalyzed decomposing foam encapsulating kinetic media forms a payload to be boosted in space and provides an ultra-light weight means for intercepting an incoming missile or other target. The decomposed foam releases the kinetic media (at designed rates so as to preserve a required density of media on target) to intercept a target and destroy it. The use of the decomposing foam significantly lowers the weight and cost and improves the probability of success of destroying the target.

Abstract: The preset invention discloses and claims a frangible projectile and method for delivering a wide array of selected agents to a target from stand-off distances. The frangible projectile may include fluorescent or optical powders and may provide a method for marking and detecting a target of interest. Alternately, the frangible projectile may include inert nano-powders and may provide a method for preventing a high-order detonation of a target containing explosive material from stand-off distances.

Abstract: The information delivery system is configured with a media database 1009 which stores media data, a sequence information database 1008 which stores sequence information for specifying the address of media data to deliver, a scene searcher 1005 which verifies the sequence information according to a request of the controlling media received from client terminal 1000 and retrieves appropriate media data from the media database 1009 starting from a prescribed point based on a result of the verification, and an output unit 1006 which delivers the retrieved media data to the client terminal 1000.

Abstract: A water-based mixture of multi compounds was invented for the purposes of treating and providing an ultimate protection for large areas of concrete pavements against moisture and moisture-associated problems. The mixture preferably works from within the concrete as well as at the surface. A water-repelling function prevents water from penetrating the concrete matrix. A hygroscopic and hydrophilic behavior of its crystallization system within a concrete matrix minimizes moisture transmission through capillaries and connected voids. As a result, the mixture promises to provide a permanent treatment for moisture related problems, such as damage caused by repeated freeze and thaw cycles and chloride ion penetration as from deicing salts, as well as a permanent treatment for the so-called alkali-silica reactions.

Abstract: An antimicrobial cementitious composition for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to cement comprises cement and an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of an ortho-phenyl phenol or salt thereof, a tolyl diiodomethyl sulfone, a zinc pyrithione, an oxathiazine, an azole, a chlorothalonil, and a triazine diamine; combinations of agents also may be employed.

Abstract: In a water base ink set for ink-jet recording including a pigment-based black ink and a dye-based yellow ink, a first water-soluble dye in which a number of counter ion or ions per one molecule is not more than 3 and a hue angle h* is 95° to 105° is used, as the dye used in the yellow ink, together with a second water-soluble dye in which a number of counter ion or ions per one molecule is not more than 3 and a hue angle h* is 75° to 85°; or 30° to 70°; or 0° to 30° or 350° to 360°. When the ink set is applied to a general ink-jet printer with a simple maintenance system, the coagulation of black pigment in the printer and the blurring or bleeding on the printing paper are prevented, thereby realizing a satisfactory and complex coloring of the dye-based yellow ink.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ink composition comprising a dye represented by Formula I: wherein R1 is independently a non-metallic substituent; s is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; R2 is hydrogen or a non-metallic substituent; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heterocyclic group with the proviso that if R3 is a quinoline moiety, the azo group is not bonded to the 5, 6, 7 or 8 position of the quinoline ring; wherein the dye must bear at least one ionizable group that is capable of imparting water solubility to the dye. It also relates to dyes which comprise a specific subset of the above dyes.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for treating an inorganic particulate to provide improved dispersibility in a thermoplastic, for example, titanium dioxide as an opacifier or colorant in a polyolefin concentrate, and for producing said pigmented thermoplastic, wherein a surface coating is deposited on the particulate which comprises at least one N,N,N-trialkyl quaternary amino acid inner salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of liquid colouring preparations, containing at least one pigment and 0.5 to 10 wt. % of at least one dye, based on the pigment, for the decorative colouring of derived timber products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to platelet-shaped pigments comprising (a) a layer obtained by calcination of a layer comprising SiOz wherein 0.03?z?2.0 and a metal, to a process for the production thereof, and to the use thereof in paints, text ink-jet printing, cosmetics, coating compositions, plastics, printing inks and in glazes for ceramics and glass. The aforementioned process makes available platelet-shaped pigments having a high degree of planeparallelism and a defined thickness in the range of ±10%, preferably ±5%, of the average thickness.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for treating an inorganic particulate to provide improved dispersibility in a thermoplastic, for example, titanium dioxide as an opacifier or colorant in a polyolefin concentrate, and for producing said pigmented thermoplastic, wherein a surface coating is applied to the particulate which comprises at least one N-acyl amino acid or N-acyl amino acid salt.

Abstract: Inorganic pigments treated with at least one N,N,N-trialkyl quaternary amino acid inner salt possess improved processibility and dispersibility in thermoplastic materials, and impart improved properties to thermoplastic compositions containing said surface-treated pigments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass flake having sufficiently high visible-light absorptivity. The glass flake of the present invention includes a glass composition that contains a transition metal oxide such as an iron oxide and that allows the glass flake to have a visible-light transmittance of 85% or lower measured with an A light source when the glass flake has a thickness of 15 ?m. In this glass composition, it is preferable that the content of Fe2O3 (T-Fe2O3) in terms of the total iron satisfies the following formula, expressed in mass%: 10<T-Fe2O3?50.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for reducing the sagging of a gypsum-based element, such as a gypsum board. This process comprises the introduction into the gypsum-based composition, before the setting and hardening of the latter, of tartaric acid or tartaric acid salt(s), in a quantity greater than 0.001% by weight with respect to the weight of the calcium sulphate semihydrate contained in the gypsum-based composition. The invention also relates to a gypsum-based composition for such an element. This composition comprises, in percentages by weight with respect to the weight of the calcium sulphate semihydrate in the composition, from 0.003% to 0.45% of tartaric acid or tartaric acid salt(s) and from 0.05% to 0.95% of boric acid or boric acid salt(s).

Abstract: Methods and compositions for cementing applications. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of cementing comprising the steps of: providing a cement composition that comprises: a polyelectrolyte and/or an alkenoic acid first monomer; a filler; and a crosslinking agent; placing the cement composition in a desired location; and allowing the cement composition to set therein.

Abstract: A sealant for an oil or geothermal well capable of setting within about 3 to about 6 hours at temperatures less than about 250° F. for shallow wells less than about 10,000 feet and deep wells greater than about 10,000 feet having MgO present in the range of from about 9.9 to about 14.5%, KH2PO4 present in the range of from about 29.7 to about 27.2%, class C fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 36.3%, class F fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 0%, boric acid or borax present in the range of from about 0.39 to about 1.45%, and water present in the range of from about 20.3 to about 21.86% by weight of the sealant. A method of sealing wells is disclosed as are compositions for very high temperature wells is disclosed as is a composition for treating oil field wastes.

Abstract: Methods, cement compositions and oil suspensions of powders selected from the group consisting of micro-silica, silica flour, fine silica flour, silica sand, fine particle size cement, ultra-fine particle size cement, fly ash, slag, vitrified shale and zeolite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint compound composition for building elements, particularly paper-faced plasterboards. This composition comprises: a) 50 to 60% of calcium sulphate hemihydrate; b) 5 to 15% of an organic binder in powder form; and c) 0.05 to 0.2% of a water repellent. The invention also relates to a method producing a structure, such as a partition, a wall trim or a ceiling. According to this method: building elements are juxtaposed; the joint compound composition according to the invention is mixed with water so as to obtain a joint compound; the space between the building elements is filled by means of the joint compound obtained above, without using a tape; and the joint compound is left to harden.

Abstract: An accelerator composition for use with sprayed cementitious compositions, which is an aqueous solution or dispersion of a blend of the essential Components 1-3 Component 1—aluminium sulphate Component 2—at least one of an alkanolamine and an alkylene diamine or triamine Component 3—hydrofluoric acid optionally with at least one of Components 4-7, with the proviso that at least one of Component 4 or Component 5 be present: Component 4—at least one of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, sodium sulphate, potassium sulphate, magnesium sulphate and lithium sulphate; Component 5—C1-C10 aliphatic mono- and dicarboxylic acids and their metal salts; Component 6—aluminium hydroxide; Component 7—at least one of phosphoric acid and phosphorous acid. The accelerators have excellent long-term stability and work well with “difficult” cements, such as some Japanese OPCs.

Abstract: The present invention is a new manufacturing system which is small one that can mount on a desk and the like. The inventors call it a DTF (Desk Top Factory) such as to mean a small factory. In the present application is described what “DTF” aims at and two main items are described in this report. 1) A manufacturing system having an automatic guided pallet (what is called “AGP”) as an automatic transport system. This AGP system is in harmony with an advantage of conventional two transfer systems of manufacturing lines that is, a flow shop type (what is called “assembly line”), which is suitable for a mass-manufacturing, has the advantage of being able to minimize the distance transferred between each process in the system and a job shop type (there is much to need a batch working) has an advantage of enabling traffic (go and return) between each process.

Abstract: A plastic pallet is thermoformed from a sheet of light-weight plastic material having a reduced thickness or gauge relative to conventional plastic pallets and is lighter than correspondingly-sized wood and conventional plastic pallets. The pallet includes support legs that give the pallet a profile height that is less than that of a correspondingly-sized wood or plastic pallet. The support legs have a variety of different sizes and/or shapes, such as rectangular or annular. The support legs are generally evenly distributed over the surface of the pallet and can include one or more pairs of protrusions. The total support leg area is generally larger than a conventional similarly-sized plastic pallet, while the area within each individual support leg opening is generally smaller than a similarly-sized conventional plastic pallet. Items on the plastic pallet that extend over a support leg will be better supported due to the reduced size and/or protrusions.

Abstract: A criminal arresting method includes preparing a frame assembly, activating a first weight releasing device to allow a first weight to fall inside the frame assembly, activating reducing of size of a first loop inside the frame assembly, activating a second weight releasing device to allow a second weight to fall relative to the frame assembly and activating reducing of size a second loop inside the frame assembly.

Abstract: A method of making a hand accessorizable embroidered design, providing a guide for the placement of hand applied ornamental embellishments. Patterns to identify the appropriate placement of ornamental embellishments such as beads, crystals, pearls, rhinestones, and the like, are included within or adjacent to the ornamental embroidery work to facilitate the placement or application of said ornamental embellishments. Said patterns, digitized within the machine embroidered design file, can be in the form of a grid, or openings within the embroidered design, and can be tailored in terms of grid spacings and opening sizes to accommodate varying size ornamental embellishments, allowing a craftsperson or artisan to personalize an article.

Abstract: A fabric is provided having discrete surface portions of a primary backing and tufted yarns exposed on the technical face of the fabric. To form the fabric, the yarn feed controlled by servomotors is adjusted in increments to rob back yarn sufficient to pull out the previously tufted loops in selected portions of the fabric, leaving the primary backing portion of the pulled-out loops exposed on the technical face. By the selection process, random or patterned tufted portions and exposed primary backing surface portions are provided on the technical face of the fabric.

Abstract: A method for displaying a design on a piece of apparel is provided. The method includes generating at least one design depicting an image. Next, a selection of at least one design for display is allowed. Thereafter, identification of a location on the apparel at which the design can be displayed is permitted. Subsequently, the design may be affixed to the identified location on the apparel. An apparatus and a system for displaying a design on a piece of apparel are also provided.

Abstract: A parent-child type boat can have an electric power generating device, such as a fuel cell. The boat can include a parent boat and at least one child boat which is smaller than the parent boat. The parent boat can be equipped with a generating device. The child boat can be equipped with a battery and an electric propulsion device. When the child boat is docked with the parent boat and electrically connected thereto, power can be supplied to at least one of the battery and the electric propulsion device of the child boat from the generating device of the parent boat.

Abstract: A hatch assembly for a boat including a base pivotally attached to a boat deck, whereby the base can pivot between an open position and closed position to provide access to an power source within a boat hull. The base defines a storage bin with a compartment for storage. A lid pivotally attaches to the base, whereby the lid can pivot from an open position to a closed position to provide access to the storage bin. A seat attaches to the lid and is supported by the base. A backrest pivotally attaches to the base and pivots between a sitting position and a reclining position.

Abstract: A hatch assembly for a boat including a contiguous seating area across a stern of the boat. The contiguous seating area includes a main portion and at least one removable portion that can be removed to provide access to an entryway to a deck of the boat. The boat also includes a base pivotally attached to a boat deck, whereby the base can pivot between an open position and closed position to provide access to a power source within a boat hull. The base defines a storage bin with a compartment for storage. A lid pivotally attaches to the base, whereby the lid can pivot from an open position to a closed position to provide access to the storage bin. A seat attaches to the lid and is supported by the base. A backrest pivotally attaches to the base and pivots between a sitting position and a reclining position.

Abstract: A bookmark for use in indicating a line, column and page in an open book has a thin, flat, rectangular body (10) over which an encircling indicator (12) or indicators can move. The cuts defining the restraining part of each indicator have inwardly curving portions at their ends providing a degree of friction to temporarily restrain each indicator in position.

Abstract: Crystals of paroxetine hydrochloride ½-hydrate are allowed to separate out by adding water to a solution or suspension comprising paroxetine hydrochloride and a polar organic solvent which contains no water or at most 60% by weight of water to adjust the water content to at least 70% by weight when crystals of paroxetine hydrochloride ½-hydrate are allowed to separate out in a water-containing polar organic solvent. Crystals of paroxetine hydrochloride ½-hydrate being not colored in pink can be allowed to separate out in the presence of hydrogen chloride when crystals of paroxetine hydrochloride ½-hydrate are allowed to separate out in water or a water-containing polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A system (10) for monitoring and controlling a fabrication process includes at least a first subsystem (12), a crystallographic analysis subsystem (14), and a second subsystem (16), wherein the first subsystem and second subsystem perform respective fabrication steps on a workpiece. The crystallographic analysis subsystem may be coupled to both the first subsystem and second subsystem. The analysis subsystem acquires crystallographic information from the workpiece after the workpiece undergoes a fabrication step by the first subsystem and then provides information, based on the crystallographic information acquired, for modifying parameters associated with the respective fabrication steps. The system may also include neural networks (24, 28) to adaptively modify, based on historical process data (32), parameters provided to the respective fabrication steps. The analysis subsystem may include a electromagnetic source (61), a detector (66), a processor (67), a controller (68) and a scanning actuator (65).

Abstract: There are provided methods of purifying a material, comprising melting solid material to form liquefied material, directionally solidifying a portion of the liquefied material; and removing a liquid remainder from the purified solidified material. Preferably, the purified solidified material is melted to form re-liquefied purified material, and re-liquefied purified material is removed. Preferably, the material is positioned in a container as it is being purified. The method is particularly useful for purifying elemental material, e.g., semiconductor material such as silicon and/or germanium, such as recycle scrap silicon and/or metallurgical grade silicon. There are also provided systems for carrying out such methods.

Abstract: An apparatus including a crucible, an energy source, and a controller is provided. The crucible may be sealed to a nitrogen-containing gas, and may be chemically inert to at least ammonia at a temperature in a range of about 400 degrees Celsius to about 2500 degrees Celsius. The energy source may supply thermal energy to the crucible. The controller may control the energy source to selectively direct sufficient thermal energy to a predefined first volume within the crucible to attain and maintain a temperature in the first volume to be in a range of from about 400 degrees Celsius to about 2500 degrees Celsius. The thermal energy may be sufficient to initiate, sustain, or both initiate and sustain growth of a crystal in the first volume. The first temperature in the first volume may be controllable separately from a second temperature in another volume within the crucible. The first temperature and the second temperature differ from each other. Associated methods are provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for achieving device-quality active layers in lattice-mismatched-heteroepitaxial systems. The method eliminates strain and dislocations resulting from lattice mismatch with respect to the substrate (12) of a heteroepitaxial active layer (14). The optimized heterostructure comprises a substrate (12), a compositionally step-graded region terminated with a buffer layer (14), an intermediate region (16), an active layer (18), and a capping layer (20). Concepts of the invention are demonstrated in douple heterostructures containing the semiconductor alloys GaxIn1-xAs and InAsyP1-y.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention pertains to a process for making single crystal gallium nitride in the region of the phase diagram of gallium nitride where gallium nitride is thermodynamically stable.

Abstract: Provided are improved methods for forming silicon films, particularly single-crystal silicon films from amorphous silicon films in which a single-crystal silicon substrate is prepared by removing any native oxide, typically using an aqueous HF solution, and placed in a reaction chamber. The substrate is then heated from about 350° C. to a first deposition temperature under a first ambient to induce single-crystal epitaxial silicon deposition primarily on exposed silicon surfaces. The substrate is then heated to a second deposition temperature under a second ambient that will maintain the single-crystal epitaxial silicon deposition on exposed single-crystal silicon while inducing amorphous epitaxial silicon deposition on insulating surfaces. The amorphous epitaxial silicon can then be converted to single-crystal silicon using a solid phase epitaxy process to form a thin, high quality silicon layer.

Abstract: A method is described for fabricating multiple nanowires of uniform length from a single precursor nucleation particle. The method includes growing a first nanowire segment from a nanoparticle and growing a second nanowire segment between the first nanowire segment and the nanoparticle. The first nanowire segment and the second nanowire segment have a different solubility.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for making an abrasive product comprising providing a substantially horizontally deployed flexible backing having a first surface bearing an at least partially cured primer coating and an opposite second surface; providing a dry flowable particle mixture comprising abrasive particles and particulate curable binder material; depositing a temporary layer comprising said particle mixture on the at least partially cured primer coating of the first surface of the backing; softening said particulate curable binder material to provide adhesion between adjacent abrasive particles; embossing the layer comprising softened particulate curable binder material and abrasive particles to provide a pattern of raised areas and depressed areas and curing the softened particulate curable binder material to convert the embossed layer into a permanent embossed layer comprised of cured particulate binder material and abrasive particles and cure the at least partially cured primer coati

Abstract: A glue film (11) is placed on a cellular structure (10) in order to form a regular glue strip on the edges of the partitions of the cells of this cellular structure (10), and this glue film (11) is heated by a source (24) that emits radiation adapted to reactivity of the glue, to heat it only selectively. The glue thus creeps without significantly triggering polymerisation. The portion of the part located below the source is preferably kept approximately horizontal so that the glue strip is formed under the best possible conditions.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing a hyperfine semiconductor device, an apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device such as a schottky barrier MOSFET and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor device using the same are provided. Two chambers are connected with each other. A cleaning process, a metal layer forming process, and subsequent processes can be performed in situ by using the two chambers, thereby the attachment of the unnecessary impurities and the formation of the oxide can be prevented and the optimization of the process can be accomplished.

Abstract: Techniques of the present invention are directed to reducing clogging of nozzles. In one embodiment, a method of introducing a gas into a semiconductor processing chamber comprises providing a nozzle having a proximal portion connected to a chamber wall or a gas distribution ring of the semiconductor processing chamber and a distal portion oriented inwardly away from the chamber wall into an interior of the semiconductor processing chamber. The nozzle includes a proximal end coupled with a gas supply, a nozzle opening at a distal end, and a heat shield disposed around at least a portion of the nozzle opening. A nozzle passage extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The method further comprises flowing a gas from the gas supply through the proximal end, the nozzle passage, and the nozzle opening of the nozzle into the interior of the semiconductor processing chamber.