Abstract: Drying of patterned wafers is achieved in a manner effecting removal of water from the patterned wafers without collapse or deterioration of the pattern structures thereof. The drying is carried out in one aspect of the invention with a composition containing supercritical fluid, and at least one water-reactive agent that chemically reacts with water to form reaction product(s) more soluble in the supercritical fluid than water. Various methodologies are described for use of supercritical fluids to dry patterned wafers, which avoid the (low water solubility) deficiency of supercritical fluids such as supercritical CO2.

Abstract: A dishwasher basket for use with baby bottle nipples includes a specially designed rack that maintains baby bottle nipples in an upright position during the washing and drying. The base of the nipple is also prevented from resting upon the surface of the rack. Feeding straw and valve holders are also provided that can be attached to the dishwasher basket. The dishwasher basket is able to be opened using only one hand.

Abstract: Projectors and lighting modules thereof. A projector comprises a light source, a solar collector and a microprocessor. The microprocessor connects and controls the light source. The solar collector connects the microprocessor and receives light from the light source. The solar collector transmits an alarm signal to the microprocessor when suffering excessive temperature.

Abstract: In the photovoltaic devices comprising a substantially intrinsic amorphous silicon layer containing hydrogen between an n-type single-crystal silicon substrate and a p-type amorphous silicon layer containing hydrogen, the photovoltaic device according to the present invention comprises a trap layer that contains less hydrogen than the intrinsic amorphous silicon layer between the p-type amorphous silicon layer and the intrinsic amorphous silicon layer. The trap layer reduces hydrogen diffusion from the intrinsic amorphous silicon layer to the p-type amorphous silicon layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic device having excellent environmental durability and good adhesion with a collector electrode made of metal paste. The photovoltaic device comprises an ITO film on a p-type amorphous silicon hydride film on a light incident side of the photovoltaic device and a collector electrode made of silver paste on the ITO film. A silicon oxide insulation film made of SiOx is provided on at least regions on the ITO film where the collector electrode is not formed. The thickness of the silicon oxide insulation film is about 1 to 10 times thicker than an arithmetic mean deviation (Ra) of the underlying ITO film. The silicon oxide insulation film is a film having a Si-2p peak with a full width at half maximum of 2.45 or less, which is evaluated by an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Abstract: A transparent conductive substrate for solar cells having high haze ratio and little variation of the haze ratio over the entire substrate, and excellent in light transmittance, and the production process of the substrate are provided. A transparent conductive substrate for solar cells comprising a substrate and a TiO2 layer, a SiO2 layer and a SnO2 layer formed on the substrate in this order from the side of the substrate, wherein the thickness of the SnO2 layer is from 0.5 to 0.9 ?m and the illuminant C haze ratio is from 20 to 60%.

Abstract: An optical/electrical conversion element used for a photosensor or a solar battery. An optical/electrical conversion layer, composed of an assembly of a light-absorbing dendrimer structure (1), operating as an electron donor, and fine metal particles (2), operating as an electron receptor, are self-collectively formed by imparting chemical affinity to the dendrimer structure and to the fine metal particles. With the present optical/electrical conversion element, in which the light-absorbing substance has a dendrimer structure, the electrons, excited on light absorption, migrate over a long distance via molecular chain to get to the fine metal particles (2) operating as an electron receptor. The electrons are routed quickly to outside as current via contact among the fine metal particles and/or between the fine metal particles and an electrode.

Abstract: In a dye sensitizing solar cell 1 wherein an electrolyte 4 is filled in a space between a photoelectrode 2 and a counter electrode 3, recesses 8 are formed in the surface 5a of a substrate member 5 of the photoelectrode 2, and a transparent electrode film 6 is formed on the surface of the substrate member 5 to form recessed portions 10 in the transparent electrode film 6. On the transparent electrode film 6 of the photoelectrode 2 with this construction, a porous semiconductor electrode film 7 is formed, and a sensitizing dye is absorbed and carried on the porous semiconductor electrode film 7.

Abstract: A method for optimizing the efficiency of a solar powered hydrogen generation system is disclosed. The system utilizes photovoltaic modules and a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer to split water into hydrogen and oxygen with an efficiency greater than 12%. This high efficiency for the solar powered electrolysis of water was obtained by matching the voltage generated by photovoltaic modules to the operating voltage of the electrolyzer. Optimizing PV-electrolysis systems makes solar generated hydrogen less expensive and more practical for use as an environmentally clean and renewable fuel.

Abstract: A safety valve for a tank of a pressurized gas provides a check valve that shuts off gas flow from the tank if the shutoff valve receives a damaging lateral impact. The safety valve is retrofittable in existing tanks with existing shutoff valves, wherein the shutoff valve is unscrewed from the tank and screwed into the top of the safety valve, and the bottom of the safety valve is screwed into the tank. The safety valve features a breakaway stem that sacrificially breaks more easily than the remainder of the safety valve and the shutoff valve in response to a damaging lateral impact. When the breakaway stem is broken, the check valve shuts off gas flow from the tank. The breakaway stem can be replaced with a new breakaway stem without losing the pressurized gas remaining in the tank, thereby returning the tank to normal use after the breakage.

Abstract: A fire collar or fire damper for location within a concrete slab of a building. The device incorporates a damper arrangement (12) and a heat detector (18, 19) comprising a metal alloy or lead which melts when a present temperature is reached, causing the damper arrangement to seal off associated pipework or ducting.

Abstract: A fuel cutoff valve of the invention attached to an upper portion of a fuel tank includes a casing, a first float supported by multiple legs, a second float, and a spring. The second float is located below the first float in a vertically movable manner and has multiple air holes formed in a top plate to communicate with a buoyancy chamber. When the fuel level in the fuel tank rises to submerge the second float and reach the first float, the first float rises by its buoyancy to close a connection conduit. In the event of an abrupt rise of the fuel level at a high increase rate, for example, by a sudden turn of the vehicle, the second float rises by the increased buoyancy of the buoyancy chamber by the air retained in the buoyancy chamber and presses the first float up to close the connection conduit. The fuel cutoff valve of the invention promptly closes in response to a heavy ruffle of the fuel level by a sudden turn of the vehicle, so as to prevent the outflow of the fuel from the fuel tank.

Abstract: A saddle and tap for lawn and similar irrigation systems. The saddle includes a base portion that snaps on the delivery pipe of the system and a pair of threaded, upright portions that extend upwardly from it. The tap includes a piercing member, barrel section, and threaded annular nut. In operation, the barrel section helps to guide the threaded upright portions of the saddle into the threaded annular nut of the tap. Rotation of the nut then advances the piercing member into the pipe. The tap is releasably lockable on the saddle and the piercing member of the tap is provided with holes with radiused or rounded edges to prevent creating undesirable shavings as the tap is advanced through the pipe wall.

Abstract: A gas pressure regulator has in the regulator housing (12) a damping abutment (38) adapted to be engaged, in open position of the regulator, by an actuating shaft (22) fixed to a regulator diaphragm (16) for damping vibrations of the regulator mechanism.

Abstract: A pressure relief door system for use in a duct for relieving positive or negative pressure within the duct includes a frame to be mounted in the duct; a gasket in the frame; a hinged door mounted on the frame and sealing against the gasket; and an adjustable pressure relief mechanism normally holding the hinged door against the gasket and permitting the hinged door to open in response to a positive or negative pressure change. The frame and door can be mounted such that the door opens either outwardly from the duct in response to excess positive pressure or inwardly into the duct in response to excess negative pressure. The adjustable pressure relief mechanism may be magnetic.

Abstract: An air compressor assembly includes an air compressor mounted to a compressed air storage tank via a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly allows removal of the air compressor from the compressed air storage tank so that the air compressor and the compressed air storage tank may be utilized independently of the other.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container bounding a chamber and having a floor. A well is mounted on the floor of the container. The well bounds a compartment that extends below the floor of the container and communicates with the chamber of the container. An anchor has a side wall with a first port opening formed at a first end and a second port opening formed on the side wall or at a second end of the anchor. A fluid passageway extends between the first port opening and the second port opening. At least a portion of the anchor is secured within the compartment of the well such that at least a portion of the second port opening is disposed within the compartment. A dip tube is fluid coupled with the first port opening of the anchor.

Abstract: A fuel supply pipe device for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a fuel supply pipe connected to the fuel tank, and a filler pipe connected to the fuel supply pipe. A hose intrusion preventing member is situated inside the fuel supply pipe. The hose intrusion preventing member includes plural obstructing plates extending parallel to each other following an axial line of the fuel supply pipe, and an annular member attached to the obstructing plates. A metal pipe member is disposed inside the fuel supply pipe adjacent to the hose intrusion preventing member to locate the hose intrusion preventing member inside the fuel supply pipe.

Abstract: A female coupler comprises a valve support accommodated in a hole portion of the injection port and comprising a projecting portion having a axial hole, a cylindrical coupler main body placed around the projecting portion and comprising a locking projecting portion on an inner peripheral surface, a part of the main body being embedded in the injection port so as to have its position fixed, a base valve accommodated in the main body and having an fitting insertion portion inserted into the axial hole and a valve seat portion placed on the projecting portion, the fitting insertion portion and the valve seat portion being connected together, a bar-like portion projected from the valve seat portion and having valve grooves formed on a peripheral surface, and an deformable packing member placed on the valve seat portion and accommodating the bar-like portion, the packing member being fixedly retained in the main body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a regulator and mixer ball valve which comprises a valve body (20) forming a valve seat (25) housing a ball-shaped member (21) with relative lateral seals. On one side of the valve seat (25) a partition baffle (28) in provides with a differently shaped adjustment opening (29). The partition baffle (28) forms an integral part with the valve body (20) to form a preset flow condition in any opening position of the valve.

Abstract: A pigging ball valve with a housing and ball core supported for rotation within the housing. The ball core sits on a valve seat, which is supported by a seat carrier. The valve seat carrier has three distinct diameters that locate the seat in the housing and thus provides an anti-cocking feature. A seat insert has a pressure sealing surface and wiper lip on the outer diameter of the pressure sealing surface. An internal seat deflector ring is provided inside of the pressure sealing surface. The seat carrier is spring loaded.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a valve body having both fluid inlet and discharge ports. A flow passage axially extending within the valve body communicates with the inlet and discharge ports. A valve member within the flow passage is movable by an actuator force in a first direction to direct a pressurized fluid from the inlet to the discharge port. The valve member includes first and second valve heads having different diameters and a valve seating member. The valve seating member engages first and second sealing diameters of the flow passage, the second sealing diameter being smaller than the first. Fluid pressure acting on the different diameters of the first valve head and valve seating member in contact with the second sealing diameter creates a net return force directing the valve member in a second direction opposite to the first direction upon removal of the actuator force.

Abstract: A non-return valve (10) comprising a valve body (12) and a valve membrane (14). The valve body (12) is generally tubular and includes an elongate passageway (16) with inlet (18) and outlet (20) at opposing ends. The valve membrane (14) is of a generally conical-shaped diaphragm formed integrally with the valve body (12). The diaphragm (14) has a collapsible opening or aperture (22) located at or adjacent the cones apex. The conical diaphragm (14) is oriented with its apex pointing downstream. The resiliently flexible material from which the diaphragm (14) is constructed, ensures that the diaphragm (14) in a collapsed condition obstructs or closes the aperture (22) to prevent fluid flowing in a reverse direction, i.e. backflow towards the inlet. Pressurisation of fluid within the passageway (16) on the inlet (18) side of the diaphragm (14), deflects the diaphragm to open the aperture (22) so that fluid can flow through the passageway from the inlet (18) to the outlet (20) only.

Abstract: A modular manifold assembly includes at least one barbed distribution connector disposed on a modular manifold body. Individual modular manifold assemblies are assembled into various lengths as required to accommodate multiple different desired fluid distribution system configurations. The modular manifold body employs a tubular design with a D-shaped cross-section that allows ease of assembly. The at least one barbed distribution connector attaches to at least one distribution line to distribute fluid throughout a fluid distribution system.

Abstract: Kit and apparatus for watering a Christmas tree or other plant supported in a stand with a water receptacle.

Abstract: Subject of this invention, the QuickFlush Valve Kit for Inboard/Outboard Marine Engines, available in two different versions (Unit 1 and Unit 2) is a simple, inexpensive device which allows for a thorough, regular, cost-effective, and convenient flushing of cooling system of inboard/outboard marine engines. At the same time, after it is easily installed on a boat—either by an owner or by boat manufacturer—it offers years of unmatched reliability, safety, and convenience of use thus contributing to extended life expectancy and more efficient operation of inboard/outboard marine engines.

Abstract: A pipeline repair system includes a sleeve adapted to permanently enclose an outer surface of a longitudinal section of a pipeline having a defect. The sleeve includes two or more longitudinal segments of a cylinder joined at the longitudinal edges to form a sleeve with a first and second radial ends. The sleeve is sealed at the radial ends forming an enclosed annular space between the pipeline and the sleeve. An injection port assembly on the sleeve is adapted for temporary connection to an external source of pressurized material. The pressurized material may be a fluid, gas, or slurry. After filling the annulus with pressurized material, the port assembly is sealed. The permanent sleeve receives a majority of the tangential (hoop) stress load from the section of pipeline via the pressurized material in the annular space and may receive a portion of the longitudinal stress load from the section of pipeline.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shed forming device, comprising means provided to position warp yarns in order to form a shed in accordance with a pattern to be woven, before inserting a weft through this shed, the positioning of the warp yarns being the possible cause of an increase or a decrease of potential energy in the shed forming device, one or several elements being added, which may be able to compensate partly or entirely the decrease or increase of potential energy which is produced in the situation of the shed forming device, before adding the said elements to the shed forming device, and the said elements being incorporated in the shed forming device in such a manner, that the decrease or increase of potential energy will be performed by the said elements, in a manner independent of the positioning of the warp yarns. Furthermore the invention relates to a weaving machine comprising such a shed forming device.

Abstract: An air pump assembly is disposed within an inflatable article, and includes a movable member. When the movable member is moved relative to a base to an inflating position, an outflow outlet in the base is closed, and an inflow valve is activated to open an inflow outlet in the base so as to permit air to be sucked into the inflatable article through an inflow inlet and the inflow outlet in the base by an air pump. When the movable member is moved to a deflating position, the inflow inlet is closed, and an outflow valve is activated to open an outflow inlet in the base so as to permit air to be forced out of the inflatable article through the outflow inlet and the outflow outlet.

Abstract: A silage bag filling machine for compactly loading an elongate polymer silage storage bag includes a generally horizontal chamber through which a ram reciprocates in a generally horizontal direction, forcing silage from the chamber into a frame which carries the gathered sidewall of the silage storage bag. The frame has a curved upper surface and an open bottom. The bag filling machine is supported on wheels and is forced gradually forward as the bag fills, against the restraint of an adjustable brake. An loading elevator mounted to the side of the bag filling machine feeds silage into the horizontal chamber.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing having a valve seat defining at least part of a vent passage, a pressure responsive member carried by the housing and defining at least part of a pressure chamber, and a valve carried by the housing and having a closure moveable relative to the valve seat between an open position permitting fluid flow through the vent passage and a closed position at least substantially restricting fluid flow through the vent passage. The closure is moved by the pressure responsive member in response to changes in pressure in the pressure chamber. A control passage communicates at one end with a pressure source and at its other end with the pressure chamber and an electrically operated valve is moveable from a first position permitting a pressure signal to develop within the pressure chamber and a second position permitting pressure within the pressure chamber to vent.

Abstract: A method of forming a gas tank filler neck includes configuring at least a portion of a one-piece seamless tubular member such that the seamless configuration induces a sufficient swirl to create a hollow passage for venting vapors from the gas tank during fuel filling. A method of forming the filler neck includes deep drawing a seamless funnel member having an elongated tubular body, forming a relatively large inlet at one end of the seamless funnel member, the inlet having a first axis, and forming a relatively small outlet at the opposite end of the seamless funnel member, the inlet having a second axis axially offset from said first axis.

Abstract: A dispensing closure has an integral measuring device and spoon applicator. The closure has an internal thread on a skirt for fitting onto a container finish The closure has a tubular measuring device depending from the base wall within the radial confines of the skirt and ending at a spoon applicator for ease of oral administration.

Abstract: A martensitic alloy in which the ASTM grain size number is at least 5, including (wt. %) up to about 0.5% C, at least about 5% Cr, at least about 0.5% Ni, up to about 15% Co, up to about 8% Cu, up to about 8% Mn, up to about 4% Si, up to about 6% (Mo+W), up to about 1.5% Ti, up to about 3% V, up to about 0.5% Al, and at least about 40% Fe.

Abstract: A machine structural steel product having superior formability of rotary-forming, torsional properties, and quenching-crack resistance is provided which is manufactured using an electric furnace instead of a blast furnace and which removes adverse influences of tramp elements. A drive shaft having a superior static strength and fatigue strength is provided. In particular, the machine structural steel product contains: on a mass percent basis, C: 0.35% to 0.50%; Si: 0.15% or less; Mn: 0.20% to 1.1%; P: 0.02% or less; S: 0.005% to 0.035%; Cr: more than 0.1% to 0.2%; Mo: 0.05% to 0.5%; Ti: 0.01% to 0.05%; Al: 0.01% to 0.05%; N: 0.01% or less; B: 0.0005% to 0.0050%; Cu: 0.06% to 0.25%; and Ni: 0.05% to 0.2%, and in addition, the composition described above is adjusted so that an LD value represented by the following equation (1) satisfies 120 or less. LD=0.569×{7.98×(C)}1/2×(1+4.1Mn)·(1+2.83P)·(1?0.62S)·(1+0.64Si)·(1+2.33Cr)·(1+0.52Ni)·(1+3.14Mo)·(1+0.27Cu)·(1+1.5(0.9?C))}+52.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength steel sheet consisting essentially of 0.04 to 0.1% C, 0.5% or less Si, 0.5 to 2% Mn, 0.05% or less P, 0.005% or less O, 0.005% or less S, by weight, having 10 ?m or less of average ferritic grain size, and 20 mm/mm2 or less of generation frequency A, which generation frequency A is defined as the total length of a banded secondary phase structure observed per 1 mm2 of steel sheet cross section along the rolling direction thereof. The steel sheet is manufactured by, for example, a method comprising the steps of: hot-rolling a continuously cast slab having the composition described above at temperatures of Ar3 transformation point or above directly or after reheating thereof; and cooling the hot-rolled steel sheet within 2 seconds down to the temperatures of from 600 to 750° C. at cooling speeds of from 100 to 2,000° C./sec, followed by coiling the cooled steel sheet at temperatures of from 450 to 650° C.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a product and a method for making the product. The product is a lightweight solid porous metallic product containing small solid spheres having a coating of a primary alpha phase thereon disposed in a solid metal alloy eutectic matrix. The method includes the steps of mixing the hollow rigid spheres and a metal alloy, which metal alloy can be preheated to render it molten, in order to form a dispersion of the spheres distributed in the molten alloy; initially cooling the dispersion to render it semi-solid whereby the spheres are coated by a solid and the coated spheres are disposed in the semi-solid mixture of the solid and liquid; and finally cooling the sphere-containing semi-solid mixture to a temperature at which the sphere-containing semi-solid mixture becomes solid and the product is formed.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing aluminium alloy products, with high toughness and fatigue resistance comprising: (a) preparing an aluminium alloy bath, (b) adding a refining agent containing particles of AlTiC type phases into the bath, (c) casting an as-cast form such as an extrusion ingot, a forging ingot or a rolling ingot, (d) hot transforming the as-cast form, possibly after scalping, to form a blank or a product with final thickness, (e) optionally cold transforming the blank to a final thickness, (f) applying a solution heat treatment and quenching the product output from (d) or (e), followed by relaxation by controlled stretching with permanent elongation between 0.5 and 5%, and optionally annealing, wherein the quantity of refining agent is chosen such that the average casting grain size of the as-cast form is more than 500 ?m. The present invention may be used, for example, to manufacture fuselage sheet or light-gauge plates made with 6056 alloy.

Abstract: Provided are a magnesium alloy which is inexpensive, can be produced at a high yield, and has both high strength and high ductility; and a production process of the magnesium alloy. The magnesium alloy contains from 1 to 4 atomic % of Zn and from 1 to 4.5 atomic % of Y at a Zn/Y composition ratio ranging from 0.6 to 1.3, and contains both an intermetallic compound Mg3Y2Zn3, and Mg12YZn having a long period structure. It may contain from 2 to 3.5 atomic % of Zn and from 2 to 4.5 atomic % of Y at a Zn/Y composition ratio falling within a range of from 0.8 to 1.2. It may contain from 1 to 4 atomic % of Zn, from 1 to 4.5 atomic % of Y and from 0.1 to 0.5 atomic % of Zr and contains, as a remaining portion, Mg and inevitable impurities. An alloy structure having both an intermetallic compound Mg3Y2Zn3 and Mg12YZn having a long period structure is available by casting an Mg alloy containing from 1 to 4 atomic % of Zn and from 1 to 4.5 atomic % of Y at a Zn/Y composition ratio ranging from 0.6 to 1.

Abstract: A method of processing a metal piece comprises a number of steps. One step comprises directing a laser beam onto the metal piece for laser peening the metal piece. Another step comprises causing relative movement between the laser beam and the metal piece. Another step comprises providing a tamping material between the laser beam and the metal piece. Another step comprises continuing the laser peening to induce rapid strain and substantial strain in the metal piece and inducing the formation of nanocrystalline structure in the metal piece.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is disclosed a heat treated high carbon or alloy steel wire and method of heat-treating the wire. The wire is produced by the steps of initially heating the high carbon or alloy steel wire to a temperature of about 1600 degrees F. to about 1800 degrees F. for between 10 seconds and 2 minutes; rapidly cooling the wire to an intermediate point temperature of between 400 to about 1000 degrees F.; holding the wire at the intermediate point temperature for about 2 minutes to about 40 minutes; and cooling the resulting wire to ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-tensile-strength low alloy carbon steel (in the form of a steel sheet, a steel pipe, a section steel or a wire rod), for a building structure, said high-tensile-strength steel being excellent in high temperature strength during a relatively short span of about one hour in the temperature from 600° C. to 800° C. and being used in the field of building construction, civil engineering, an offshore structure, shipbuilding, a reservoir tank or the like; and, more specifically, is a high-tensile-strength steel excellent in high temperature strength, characterized by containing, in mass, C at not less than 0.005% to less than 0.08%, Si at not more than 0.5%, Mn at 0.1 to 1.6%, P at not more than 0.02%, S at not more than 0.01%, Mo at 0.1 to 1.5%, Nb at 0.03 to 0.3%, Ti at not more than 0.025%, B at 0.0005 to 0.003%, Al at not more than 0.06%, and N at not more than 0.006%, with the balance consisting of Fe and unavoidable impurities and satisfying the expression p??0.0029×T+2.

Abstract: Alloy on the basis of copper, zinc, nickel and manganese having properties of resistance to corrosion, notably to inks and gel-inks. The inventive alloy can have a mono-phased alpha structure and a bi-phased alpha-beta structure and is especially suited to the production of tips and reservoirs for writing implements.

Abstract: The technical field of the invention is that of pyrotechnic actuators having the essential function either of inflating a structure or of displacing a component by way of a ram. The subject of the invention relates more specifically to a gas-generating actuator (1, 100) comprising an ignition system (3, 103) and an energetic charge. The main characteristic of the actuator (1, 100) is that the charge is made up of a reducing material (4, 104) and of an oxidizing fluid (2, 102) which are separate.

Abstract: A highly heat-resistant gas generating agent is provided. The gas generating agent is for a gas generator for an airbag system that is installed at least outside a vehicle cabin and that protects an individual subjected to impact by the vehicle, and has a mass loss rate of not more than 1% after holding for 400 hours at 130° C. in a sealed system. The gas generating agent preferably comprises fuel and oxidizing agent and the melting point of the fuel is preferably at least 250° C.

Abstract: A handbag is disclosed in which one or more timepieces may be attached to the handbag by various means. Moreover, securing mechanisms such as an inner collar, a lateral strap, and/or a closure strap may be deployed on the handbag either by themselves or in combination with the attachment of one or more timepieces.

Abstract: Bicycle wheels have integral reflective areas to increase visibility of the bicycle. These areas show through portions of the wheel tread, so that the tread protects the reflector material from wear. The reflecting areas are scattered over the wheel and situated at a variety of angles with respect to the plane of the wheel so that reflectors are always situated to reflect light from the sun, a street lamp, or car headlights. A bicycle tire of the conventional sort having a tube and removable outer tire having tread is used. The outer tire has holes formed in it interspersed among the raised areas of tread. Reflecting material in sheets is placed between the outer wheel and the tube. Preferably, the reflecting material is affixed to the outer tire, and is coated with a protective coating.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes metal cords each made of metal filaments twisted together, the metal cords having an initial elongation in a range of from 0.05 to 0.20% and a standard deviation of the initial elongation in a range of not more than 0.02. A method of manufacturing the metal cord comprises shaping metal filaments in a two-dimensional zigzag waveform, and twisting the shaped metal filaments together, wherein the number of the filaments is in a range of from 8 to 12, the metal filaments have the same diameter (d) of from 0.15 to 0.30 mm, the shaped metal filaments have the same zigzag waveforms, the zigzag waveform of each said shaped metal filament has constant wave lengths (P) and constant wave heights (h) wherein the ratio (P/d) is in the range of 100/3 to 700/3, and the ratio (h/d) is in the range of 5/3 to 80/3.

Abstract: This invention provides facing materials for cementitious boards such as those including Portland cement or gypsum cores. The preferred facing material includes, in a first embodiment, a facing layer having an areal weight of about 300 grams/M2, and an air permeability rating of no greater than about 300 CFM/ft2 (FG 436-910 test method). The facing layer reduces the penetration of a slurry of cementitious material during the manufacture of a cementitious board, while permitting the water vapor from the slurry to pass therethrough. The facing materials of this invention can be designed to substantially eliminate the fouling of rolls used in continuous processing of such boards without the use, or with greatly reduced use, of costly viscosity control agents in the slurry.

Abstract: A manufacture method for a liquid crystal display device and the marks of a substrate thereof is submitted in this present invention. First, a substrate is provided for marked the marks. Then at least one high power light beam is used to focus on and melt the internal part of the substrate for forming the opaque areas. According to the arrangement of the opaque areas, which can be used as the alignment marks or the identification marks. Due to the position of the opaque areas formed by the high power light beam are accurate, the degree of accuracy in the follow-up assembly operation is improved.