Abstract: An automatic fishing line washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is structured to be connected to a domestic water source and to be utilized in conjunction with a fishing reel and rod. The fishing line is automatically washed by allowing the fishing line to wind onto the apparatus storage reel from the fishing rod and then rewinding the line back onto the fishing rod using the fishing rod reel. The apparatus is comprised of means for domestic water to be directed through a fixed spindle consisting of fluid passage grooves and ports that communicate with aligned holes and hollow posts comprising the said storage reel, thereby allowing the water to be directed to exit holes in the said posts in the hub of the storage reel.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided for solar modules with a compressable retention structure for solar modules. The retention structure may interleave a upper and lower rail that provides a shelf or other support structure in order to hold a solar module or panel in an operative position. The upper and lower rails may be compressed towards one another in order to cause the support structure to retain the solar modules or panels.

Abstract: A space solar concentrator based on deployable reflectors attached to a panel base is described. Each of the reflectors includes sides coated with reflective coating on surfaces facing away from the base. In one embodiment, the sides of the reflector have thicker portion to provide stiffness for deployment absent compressive force, and thinner portion to reduce weight and storage energy. In another embodiment, both reflective sides are unfolded when the reflectors are in stowed position. During deployment, a stop side will limit the deployment of both reflective sides and ensure the proper reflecting position. In addition, these embodiments reduce the storage energy.

Abstract: A light-receiving device incorporating particulate semiconductor devices (solar cells) having a light-to-electricity transducing function or a light-emitting device incorporating particulate semiconductor devices (light-emitting diodes) having an electricity-to-light transducing function. In a solar cell panel shown, solar cells are arrayed on the same plane in rows. Each row of solar cells are parallel interconnected through positive electrode wires and negative electrode wires, and solar cells of adjoining rows are interconnected in series through a connection part. These solar cells connected in parallel and in series are covered with a transparent covering member, thus forming a panel. These solar cells each have externally exposed positive and negative electrode terminals, and therefore the solar cells can be interconnected in parallel, in series, or in parallel and series. When the conductive wires and the covering member are flexible, the device can be deformable.

Abstract: A tandem thin film solar cell is composed of a first conductive layer formed on a transparent substrate; a first solar cell layer formed on the first conductive layer; and a second solar cell layer covering the first solar cell layer. The first conductive layer has surface irregularity, a pitch of the surface irregularity being in a range of 0.2 to 2.5 ?m, and an amplitude of the surface irregularity being in a range of one-fourth to half of the pitch of the surface irregularity.

Abstract: A thin-film solar cell of a tandem type includes a first conductive layer formed on a transparent substrate to which a sun light is input; a top solar cell layer formed on the first conductive layer; and a bottom solar cell layer laminated on the top solar cell layer to be connected with the top solar cell in series. A total generation electric current of the thin-film solar cell layer is determined based on a generation electric current of the bottom solar cell layer.

Abstract: A method of providing a continuous, sequential, and cyclic, if desired, liquid feed to a processor from a plurality of containers, which comprises feeding the liquid from a first of the containers through a first conduit to a reservoir having a float valve, to keep the level of the liquid in the reservoir high enough to maintain the float valve in an upper floating position that closes the float valve. The first conduit is uncontrolled by the float valve. The float valve controls a second conduit which connects with a second container. As liquid is withdrawn from the reservoir for processing, liquid from the first conduit and container replenishes the reservoir until it is exhausted. Then, the liquid level drops, and the float valve opens the second conduit for replenishing the reservoir with liquid from the second container. A crossover valve may be used so that the float valve controls flow from either container connected to the second conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing gas from a flow of liquid includes a shell having an inner cavity for carrying the flow of liquid. A venting device includes an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity of the shell, an outlet in fluid communication with ambient air, and a chamber interconnecting the inlet and the outlet. A float valve device controls fluid flow between the chamber and the outlet. The float valve device includes a float that follows a level of the liquid in the chamber. A pivot arm is connected to the float and is actuated by the float such that the pivot arm prevents fluid flow from the chamber to the outlet when the level of the liquid in the chamber is above a predetermined level, and allows fluid flow from the chamber to the outlet when the level of the liquid in the chamber is below the predetermined level.

Abstract: A vehicle chassis with at least two fuel tanks with an engine engaged to the chassis structural member. Each of the fuel tanks has fuel level detector or sender. The level senders are engaged to an electronic controller. Each of the tanks has fuel draw line from it. The system uses a single control valve to equalize the fuel tank levels by use of a dual draw single return system. The system is split into a primary and secondary tank. The fuel level senders send information to an electronic controller generating a signal to the solenoid or control valve when a specific fuel level difference exists. Activating the solenoid or control valve from closed to open, located in the draw side fuel line from the secondary tank, fuel is drawn from both tanks. The return goes only to the primary tank. When the levels are equalized, the electronic controller sends signal to the control valve to close.

Abstract: A plumbing apparatus includes a housing having first and second opposite ends and defining an interior volume therebetween and an inlet fitting connected to the housing and connectable to a fluid source external to the housing. In one embodiment, the plumbing apparatus may also include an outlet fitting connected to the housing, disposed on the exterior thereof and in fluid communication with the inlet fitting; and a hose assembly receivable in the housing for storage, with one end thereof connected to the inlet fitting, and the other end of the hose assembly connectable to the fluid source. The plumbing apparatus may further include a cover member to cover one of the ends of the housing. The cover member may be operable between a closed position preventing access to the interior volume and an open position allowing access to the interior volume. The hose assembly may include a female fitting on said end connectable to the fluid source.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulator comprising a tubular housing having a fluid inlet at one end thereof and a fluid outlet at an opposite end and a fluid passage therebetween; a tubular plunger mounted for reciprocal movement in the fluid passage, the plunger having a flow control end and a piston end; a seat in the fluid passage including a seating surface located axially upstream of the plunger and adapted to be approached or engaged by a lower edge of the flow control end of the plunger, the seat supported centrally within the fluid passage by a single radially-oriented strut.

Abstract: A butterfly valve apparatus includes a valve body, valve discs, valve shafts, and a connecting member. The valve body has valve passages. Valve discs are respectively arranged in the valve passages. Valve shafts are supported by the valve body such that the valve shafts are aligned substantially in the axial direction of the valve shafts. The plurality of valve shafts respectively support the valve discs. The connecting member connects the valve shafts, which are adjacent to each other. The valve shafts are formed of metal. The connecting member is formed of resin. The valve shafts, which are adjacent to each other, form a gap therebetween in the axial direction of the valve shafts. The valve shafts are connected by forming the connecting member.

Abstract: A first expression of a flow-control valve assembly includes a valve body and a resilient flow control positioned in the valve body. The valve body has a valve seat including a radially-inner valve seat portion, a radially-outer valve seat portion and a bypass-flow-channel exit located between the two seat portions. The flow control has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a through passage. The bottom surface is spaced apart from the radially-inner valve seat portion under a lower fluid pressure against the top surface exposing the bypass-flow-channel exit. The bottom surface seats against the radially-inner valve seat portion under a higher fluid pressure blocking the bypass-flow-channel exit. A second expression of a flow-control valve assembly includes a valve body having a bypass-flow-channel exit and includes a resilient flow control which has a substantially-constant-diameter outer cylindrical surface and which has a bottom surface devoid of any protrusion.

Abstract: A water dispenser assembly includes valve cartridges for controlling the flow of cold water from the cold-water inlet and the spout. Each valve cartridge includes a rotatable stem extending from a body. The water dispenser assembly includes a self-closing feature that provides for the automatic shut-off of flow of hot water responsive to release of the handle. The self-closing feature includes a spring held onto the stem by an adaptor. The self-closing feature is contained entirely within the valve cartridge and therefore does not require any modification to the housing.

Abstract: To obtain a directional control valve superior in workability and maintenanceability by mounting a pilot valve, a printed circuit board and the like on a top surface of a main valve section efficiently so that easy disassembly and assembly are achieved. A valve adapter is mounted on a top surface of a housing of a main valve section with first screws, pilot valves are mounted on the valve adapter with second screws, a printed circuit board is disposed above the pilot valves, and is electrically connected thereto, a protective cover for covering the valve adapter, the pilot valves, and the printed circuit board is mounted airtightly to the top surface of the housing with third screws, a pilot supply flow channel is formed between the valve adapter and the housing, and relay holes for bringing the pilot valves into communication with pilot flow channel ports are provided on the valve adapter.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic hydraulic control valve for driving a spool type valve by means of an electromagnetic actuator, the electromagnetic actuator has a plunger and a core stator which slide on each other. Therefore their magnetic efficiency along their radial directions gets better and magnetic radial force generated at the plunger is suppressed to a constant level. Thus, increase of hysteresis in a high stroke range can be suppressed. In addition, magnetic radial force along the radial direction is stably generated even in a low stroke range, because of magnetic efficiency. This suppresses vibration of the plunger, and therefore an orifice used conventionally can be disused. By disusing the orifice, the influence of the viscosity of oil is reduced and a response of the spool at low temperature can be improved.

Abstract: An insertion part is provided in the form of a back-flow preventer and which can be inserted in a gas or liquid line. An insertion part is also provided that can be inserted into a gas or liquid line in the form of a flow regulator. The insertion parts are characterizedin that they comprise an annular lip shaped part which, togther with its annular body, is held inside the housing and which has at least one controlling lip (9), with the controlling lip being displaced by the fluid, and/or at least one sealing lip (14). The insertion part can be used in a versatile manner and is characterized by the simple production thereof as well as by having a uniform and reliable functioning.

Abstract: A three valve block assembly is provided having three diaphragm valves, each of the valves having a diaphragm, a seat side, and a diaphragm side. In one embodiment, the diaphragm side of the first valve is juxtaposed to, and has flow communication with, the diaphragm side of the second valve and the seat side of the third valve, while the seat sides of the first and second valve and the diaphragm side of the third valve are each connected to external sources by means of individual conduits. In another embodiment, the seat sides of all three valves are juxtaposed to, and in flow communication with, each other. In yet another embodiment, the diaphragm sides of one valve and the seat sides of the other two valves are juxtaposed to, and in flow communication with, each other. In still another embodiment, the diaphragm sides of all three valves are juxtaposed to, and in flow communication with, each other.

Abstract: A flow control including an annular flexible member and an internal post disposed downstream of the flexible member is described. The annular flexible member has a deflectable inner edge that defines a passage channel and the annular flexible member and internal post define a control gap therebetween wherein the deflectable inner edge of the annular flexible member deflects axially under increasing fluid pressure to reduce the control gap and consequently control fluid flow.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for isolating the end of a segment of pipe, which includes a substantially cylindrical body, having first and second ends, and a circumference slightly less than the inner diameter of the pipe segment; a pair of spaced apart inflatable seals positioned around the wall of the body; means for introducing a fluid into the inflatable seals through separate lines under sufficient pressure so that the inflatable seals are inflated against the wall of the pipe segment defining an annular space between the inflated inflatable seals; a line for introducing a fluid into the annular space under pressure to test the integrity of the seal between the inflatable seals and the pipe wall, and having a dual function to capture fluid which may have entered the annular space as a result of a inflatable seal failure; a line through the body for allowing fluid to flow through the line at predetermined times and pressures; and a plurality of bolts on the first end of the body which would engage the inner wa

Abstract: A resin pipe of multilayer construction has a plurality of resin layers respectively made of thermoplastic resins. The surface of any one of the plurality of resin layers is coated with a silicon oxide film.

Abstract: A multilayer resin pipe includes a plurality of resin layers. At least the innermost resin layer is made of a resin having a low permeability. At least one of the resin layers of the multilayer resin pipe is an electrically conductive layer having electrical conductivity and containing electrically conductive filamentous filler.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for the sealing of inflatable objects, in particular tires, comprising a gas pressure source, a pressure hose for the connection of the gas pressure source to the inflatable object and a sealing agent contained in a removal unit. In accordance with the present disclosure, the pressure hose simultaneously forms the removal unit containing the sealing agent.

Abstract: A gas adaptor installed to an opening of a fuel tank comprises an inner cylinder; a top of the inner cylinder being extended with a flange; an center of the inner cylinder having a fuel receiving hole; an outer cylinder extending from an outer edge of the flange of the inner cylinder; an inner wall of the outer cylinder being assemble to an opening of a fuel tank; a tube extending from one end of the flange; the tube being communicable to an EEC; a guide hole extending from one end of the flange and communicable to the tube; a sub-gas chamber being formed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder; the sub-gas chamber being communicable to the guide hole. The sub-gas chamber is communicable to an evaporative emission control system (EEC) through the guide hole and the tube.

Abstract: A combination gravimetric and volumetric fluid dispenser is disclosed which includes a scale linked to a controller. The controller is linked to a plurality of two stage valves which control the dispensing of large quantities of base materials. The controller is also linked to a plurality of nutating pumps which together with the controller controls the dispensing of smaller quantities of additive materials. The dispensing system disclosed is particularly useful for paints or other liquid formulations where larger quantities of base materials are added and which can be added by weight and whereby precise measurements of the larger base materials is not particularly required. However, the incorporation of nutating pumps and the addition of smaller amounts of additives by volume using the nutating pumps enables precise dispensing of the additives, such as colorants for paint. The larger containers or reservoirs of base material may be disposed at a remote location from the dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A system for allocating fuel stations to movable bodies includes an onboard unit, a station unit and a server. The onboard unit stores and updates information about a movable body. The station unit disposed at a fuel station which supplies fuel to the movable body stores and updates information about the fuel station. The server, which is connected to the onboard unit and the station unit through networks, allocates certain fuel stations to the movable body which requires fueling, based on the information about the movable body and the fuel station. When a difference of distance resulting from a subtraction, a movable distance minus a station distance, is smaller than a certain threshold, the server determines a necessity of supplying fuel to the movable body, allocating a fuel station which keeps an amount of stored fuel necessary for fuelling the movable body.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus includes a supply line (22) between a source of liquid paint (64) and an applicator (62) having at least two pigs (20A and 20B) and a source of liquid solvent (60) which delivers solvent (60) between the two pigs (20A and 20B) and the pigs (20A and 20B) are driven by paint (80) from adjacent the paint source (64) to the applicator (62). The apparatus further includes a second source of liquid solvent (60) which delivers solvent (60) between the pigs (20A and 20B) adjacent the applicator (62) and the pigs (20A and 20B) are returned through the supply line (22), thereby flushing the supply line (22). In the disclosed embodiment, the source of liquid paint (64) is a piston dosing device (70) which receives paint (80) from a color changer or the like and delivers a predetermined volume of paint (80) to the applicator (62). The delivery line (22) preferably includes a friction resistant inner layer, an intermediate dielectric layer and a protective outer layer.

Abstract: A gas generator has a first chamber containing a first amount of substance of a solid propellant providing filling gas and a second chamber containing a second amount of substance providing filling gas. An igniter is associated with the first chamber only. The first chamber has outflow openings providing a flow connection with an environment of the gas generator. After activation of the gas generator, the second chamber is connected with the environment of the gas generator with regard to flow exclusively via the first chamber.

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

Abstract: The portable fuel delivery apparatus for temporarily providing fuel to disabled machines, such as motor vehicles. The apparatus comprises a container for housing the fuel, a hose for discharging the fuel from said container, an electric pump inside said container for pumping the fuel from the container through said hose, and a pair of wires to connect said electric pump to a power source.

Abstract: A device for supplying fuel to an onboard energy production installation (5) on a liquefied gas transport ship (1) from at least one liquefied gas tank (2) of the ship includes a liquid ejector (12) arranged in the tank in order to suck liquefied gas at the level of the bottom of the tank, a circulating pump (20) arranged above the tank, a liquid circuit (21, 22, 23, 24) connecting an outlet of the circulating pump to an inlet of the liquid ejector and an outlet of the liquid ejector to an inlet of the circulating pump to permit the closed-loop circulation of a stream of liquefied gas through the liquid ejector, and a feed line (28) connecting the liquid circuit to the energy production installation.

Abstract: Apparatus for eliminating the trimmings of rolls or logs of ribbonlike material coming out of a cutting machine, where at least one roll or log is cut into rolls (14) and small rolls or trimmings (15) from the leading portion of the log and/or trimmings (15?) from the trailing portion of the log, said rolls (14) and trimmings (15, 15?) being made to advance one after another by means of at least one conveyor (11), which acts in a plane of feed (13), in which the plane of feed (13) comprises two sets of fixed supporting elements (16, 16?) for supporting the rolls, said fixed supporting elements being set at a distance apart from one another so as to define an opening (19), in which there are arranged guides (18) for mobile supporting elements (17) for supporting the rolls, the mobile supporting elements (17) being controlled so as to displace to and fro between two sets of fixed supporting elements (16, 16?) and with respect to the opening (19) on the guides, which are set at a distance apart from one another,

Abstract: The invention relates to a feeder device in a timber harvester, which includes a frame, a 3-row roller chain arranged to be rotated around a drive sprocket, a turnover member and rolling guides, which rolling guides extend for a great length on the adhesion side, between the drive sprocket and the turnover member, and in which roller chain there are rows of links staggered relative to each other by transverse pins, comprising a middle row of links with smaller rollers and outer rows of links with larger rollers, each row of links corresponding to its own rolling guide.

Abstract: A support cable has a trunk including at least one strand consisting of several tensile carriers twisted or braided together and which extends in a longitudinal direction of the cable with a cross-sectional area having a width to height ratio of preferably 0.5 to 2. Fastened to the trunk is at least one guide body extending in the longitudinal direction of the cable and projecting laterally from the trunk. In a load transporting elevator, the cable is connected with the respective load and is movable in its longitudinal direction, wherein the trunk of the support cable is brought into contact with at least one guide surface for the trunk so as to guide the cable transversely to the longitudinal direction thereof. The elevator has at least one guide device for the respective guide body for limiting or preventing a rotation of the cable about the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a frame, a drive mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a pencil-core adjustment mechanism. The pencil-core adjustment mechanism is constituted of a core stopper shaft, an elastic body, and a core adjustment switch constituted of electrode plates aligned in parallel and provided with a projection for making contact to establish an electrically conductive state. A pencil inserted into the cutting mechanism presses against and turns ON a switch provided in the drive mechanism to transmit power from the electric power supply unit to the drive device, thereby operating the cutting mechanism via the transmission mechanism to sharpen the pencil. When the pencil is pressed against the upper end of the core stopper shaft, a disk of the core stopper shaft contacts and pushes down one end of the longer electrode plate to separate the projection of the longer electrode plate from the shorter electrode plate, thereby turning OFF the core adjustment switch.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing above the table securing/unsecuring of a router motor housing. The mechanism of the present invention employs a mechanical connection included on a pivot member to couple with a wrench device extended through the tabletop. The mechanism permits a user to adjust or release the motor housing without having to reach under the table surface.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use with a power saw or router in cutting workpieces to form a lap joint or a routed groove, involves at least one channel-forming member forming an elongated channel having an open side to receive at least one workpiece and having a cutter-receiving opening, and one or more guides on the channel-forming member and extending in a direction transverse to the channel so as to guide a saw or router in a manner that a cutter thereof is guided to cut across the workpiece residing in the channel.

Abstract: A mobile wood/log processor used for the production and baling of Chunkwood to be used as hog fuel for the production of electrical power. The machine uses a plurality of guillotine type shear blades 27 to produce the Chunkwood. The Chunkwood is then compressed and fed into the baler assembly 34. The completed bale is then discharged to the ground for pickup and transport to the power plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chipper (1) bed knife (2) attached detachably to the chipper frame (3), the chipper (1) having a chipper disc (5) supported on its shaft (4), which shaft is fitted rotatably to the chipper frame (3), the chipper disc (5) comprising a number of knives (6) arranged to pass the knife edge (7) of the bed knife (2) at a distance corresponding to the required knife clearance (v), when the chipper disc (5) is rotating. The bed knife (2) also has a second knife edge (7?), the said knife edges (7, 7?) being arranged at a distance from each other in the direction of movement (A) of the chipper disc (5) knives (6). A groove (8) is formed in the bed knife (2) between the said knife edges (7, 7?).

Abstract: A drive mechanism for reciprocating a flitch table (114), the drive mechanism comprising a drive shaft (118) having an output end, a prime mover coupled to the drive shaft (118) for rotating the drive shaft (118), a coupler (120) on the output end of the drive shaft (118), and a connecting rod (122) coupled to the flitch table (114) and the coupler (120). The flitch table (114) is supported from the frame (130) by a guide member (128) secured to one of the flitch table (114) and the frame (130) and a bearing member (126) secured to the other of the flitch table (114) and the frame (130) for cooperation with the guide member (128). The guide member (128) and bearing member (126) form between them at least one channel (86) for a plurality of bearings (90). The bearings (90) are movable relative to the bearing member (126) and the guide member (128).

Abstract: The invention is a log segment splitting system that comprises a splitter box member, having top, bottom and sidewalls, an open entrance end and an open discharge end. The splitter box member includes an entrance end section, housing a first set of cutting blades, and a discharge end section housing a second set of cutting blades. The entrance end section and discharge end section are pivotally hinged together at each top wall thereof and secured together in register by moveable fasteners connecting adjacent sidewalls of the entrance end section and the discharge end section. The first set of cutting blades, secured interior the entrance end section of the splitter box member adjacent the open entrance end thereof, divides the open entrance end into at least two, first sections.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for transferring tree trunks or other loose material in a troughed conveyor by exerting to the material to be transferred abrasive forces acting sequentially in transfer direction and in return direction. The abrasive forces acting in the transfer direction are exerted to the material to be transferred simultaneously on both of the partial surfaces between the stationary centre portion and the stationary side surfaces. The abrasive forces acting in the return direction are exerted non-simultaneously as well with respect to the abrasive forces in the transfer direction as with each other. The invention further concerns a respective apparatus.

Abstract: An improvement in a slotter comprising a shank (10) having a distal side and a proximal side, the shank is adapted to be rotated about a rotatory axis at least two adjacently positioned cutters (20, 24) provided with blades (22); and a nut (34) adapted to uphold the cutters (20, 24) on said shank (10). The improvement for adjusting the width of the cutters comprising a hollow bolt (26) adapted to be mounted on the shank wherein one of the cutters is a movable cutter (24) that is screwed on said hollow bolt (26), and a cap (28) mounted on the shank receives a portion of said hollow bolt and confines the movement of the bolt. Adjusting the width of the cutters is established by screwing the movable cutter (24) on said hollow bolt so that the movable cutter gets closer to the other cutter or draws away from it, depending on the direction of the screw.

Abstract: A router table assembly including a plate with router mounting clamps, a plate leveling system for securing and positioning the plate in the router table and a plate lift assembly.

Abstract: The “Cross-Cut Log Tile” is a product who's primary design is to add style and luxury to homes, offices, hotels, resorts, and where ever it may be applicable. Previous to the invention of the “Cross-Cut Log Tile”, no other product on the market contained the design stated here. Traditionally, homeowners could only choose wood products that are different in color to diversify their homes and offices. For example, if a home owner wanted to install wooden flooring, the only choice available was a single design that varied only in the color and size of the pieces of the product. The wood was cut vertically for every piece, thus they all looked the same. So the only choice a person would have is the color of the wood. Now comes the “Cross-Cut Log Tile”. For the first time ever, wood is cut horizontally. As a result, the product contains a dazzling display of wood circles, with the natural beauty of wood exposed like never before.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the timber products industry, and particularly to methods and apparatus for use in the manufacture of reconstituted or reconsolidated wood products. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for use in the manufacture of reconstituted or reconsolidated wood products using crushing and steam pressing methods and apparatuses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tempering process for sintered Nd—Fe—B permanent magnet material, which optimizes the microstructure of the Nd—Fe—B magnet and improves intrinsic coercive force and its consistency by increasing the cooling rate after tempering. After heating to a temper temperature, the magnetic material is cooled in a cooling liquid within a cooling chamber into which a pressurized cooling gas is introduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cold-rolled steel strip or sheet in thicknesses of ?0.70 mm for electromagnetic applications, consisting of a steel containing (in % by weight) C: <0.01%, Si: 3.2-7%, Al: <2%, Mn: ?1%, the remainder being iron and usual impurities, which after smelting has been cast to form a base material, such as a slab, a thin slab, or a thin strip, which has then been heated through to temperature TR>1000° C. and has been final hot-rolled at a hot-rolling final temperature TF>800° C. to form a hot strip, which has then been cooled, starting from a temperature TC of the hot strip amounting to at least 750° C. but less than 850° C., at a cooling speed ?T/?t of at least 400° C./min. to a temperature of less than 300° C., subjected after cooling to a surface treatment such as mechanical descaling and/or pickling, after the surface treatment has been cold-rolled at a temperature amounting to maximum 500° C., and has finally been final-annealed.

Abstract: Methods are taught for processing low carbon steel wire into high carbon steel wire having improved characteristics for use in vehicle tire construction and other applications, including increased wire strength, corrosion resistance and rubber adherence. Low carbon steel wire is carburized to raise carbon content, resulting in increased strength and corrosion resistance. According to other aspects of the invention, the carburization process may occur in the presence of rubber adherence agents, which adhere to the steel wire, resulting in improved steel rubber adherence in a single processing step.