Abstract: A first aspect of a process of recovering xenon from feed gas includes: providing an adsorption vessel containing adsorbent having a Xe/N2 selectivity ratio <75; feeding into the adsorption vessel feed gas having an initial nitrogen concentration >50% and an initial xenon concentration ?0.5%; evacuating the adsorption vessel; and purging the adsorption vessel at a purge-to-feed ratio ?10. The final xenon concentration is ?15× the initial xenon concentration. A second aspect of the process includes providing an adsorption vessel containing adsorbent having a Xe Henry's law Constant ?50 mmole/g/atm; feeding into the adsorption vessel feed gas having an initial nitrogen concentration >50% and an initial xenon concentration ?0.5%; heating and purging the adsorption vessel to recover xenon having a final concentration ?15× its initial concentration. Apparatus for performing the process are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the removal of sulphur compounds from a hydrocarbon stream, especially a gaseous hydrocarbon gas stream, comprising said sulphur compounds, which process comprises contacting said gas stream with an adsorbent comprising a zeolite having a pore diameter of at least 5 ? to adsorb the sulphur compounds thereon, the adsorption process followed by a regeneration process of used, loaded adsorbent by contacting the said loaded adsorbent with a regeneration gas stream having a relative water humidity less than 100%, especially less than 80%. Suitably the regeneration is followed by a dry regeneration treatment. The invention further relates to a process for the regeneration of adsorbent comprising a zeolite having a pore diameter of at least 5 ? loaded with sulphur compounds by contacting the adsorbent with a regeneration gas stream having a relative water humidity less than 100%, especially less than 80%. Suitably the regeneration is followed by a dry regeneration treatment.

Abstract: A process for the extraction of an unwanted material from a gas comprising the steps of introducing an extraction liquid into a fluid having an unwanted liquid therein to form a physical aerosol comprising a plurality of extraction liquid droplets and the fluid, allowing the plurality of extraction liquid droplets to interact with the unwanted liquid in the gas to cause the extraction liquid droplets to be “wetted out” and captured on a porous medium, where the liquid is further contacted by the gas and simultaneously formed into a plurality of coalesceable droplets, coalescing the coalesceable droplets into larger droplets containing the unwanted liquid, and separating the larger droplets containing the unwanted liquid from the fluid.

Abstract: An electrostatic room air cleaner includes a housing having a given profile and a plurality of electrostatic precipitation collector units arrayed in the housing with a common fan to circulate room air through the plurality of electrostatic precipitation collector units simultaneously. A total clean air delivery rate is delivered that is determined as the arithmetic sum of the clean air delivery rates of the plurality of electrostatic precipitation collector units arrayed in the housing of given profile. The greater the number of units arrayed, the smaller may be their size, and the easier they are to handle, maintain and replace.

Abstract: A channel for conducting a gaseous medium, particularly an air conducting channel for an internal combustion engine, having at least one channel section that is produced in an extrusion blow molding process. The blow-molded channel section has adsorption particles on its inside walls, which are attached in an interlocked manner to the inside wall of the channel section in the blow molding process.

Abstract: An air filter, particularly an air filter for an internal combustion engine, having a housing with an unfiltered air inlet and a filtered air outlet. A round filter element is sealingly disposed between the unfiltered air inlet and the filtered air outlet. In addition, an adsorber element provided with adsorbent particles is disposed on an interior wall of the housing such that the adsorber element is arranged within the round filter element.

Abstract: An apparatus separates liquid, gas and solid components of a mixture in an engine lubricating system. An inlet for receiving the mixture opens tangentially into a separation chamber and a gas outlet has an opening in a first end wall adjacent the inlet to allow gas to exit the separator. A fluid outlet is in an opposing second end wall and opens into a lubricant reservoir of the engine lubricating system. Both liquid and gas flow through the fluid outlet between the separator and the reservoir. A particle collector is provided adjacent the second end wall to receive solids that become separated from the mixture. A baffle may be provided to direct the separated liquid from the separator into the reservoir while allowing gas in the reservoir to flow into the separator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning device (11) for the processing gas of a reflow soldering system and a method for the operation thereof. According to the invention, the cleaning device contains a cleaning fluid (16) enables non-cleaned process gas (12) to be guided, e.g. in the form of rising bubbles (24). The cleaned process gas is removed from the cleaning device (11). By using a cleaning fluid to separate impurities from the process, the invention is advantageous in comparison with conventional filters in that the process gas is subjected to little flow resistance, enabling the process gas to be cleaned in an efficient, low-cost matter.

Abstract: A portable hot water dispensing machine, particularly suitable for dispensing espresso, that is compact, lightweight, requires minimal power to operate, and is readily transportable, and a method of dispensing hot water, such as espresso. Two-stage heating is utilized for reducing the boiler volume and power requirements. In addition, components are thermally insulated and are strategically spaced to maximize space and allow for portability.

Abstract: A method for preparing a beverage which is suitable for human consumption, comprising the steps of: filling a glass or the like with a base liquid which is suitable for human consumption, and using a foam-dispensing foam-dispensing device has a foam liquid which is suitable assembly having an air pump device to form a foam, which reservoir containing a stock of for human consumption and a pump and a liquid pump, as well as from a dispensing opening of glass which has been filled foam-forming means for forming foam using the pumped air and foam liquid, and supplying the foam dispensed the foam-dispensing device to the with base liquid, so that the foam forms a head on top of the base liquid.

Abstract: The beverage machine for preparing a hot beverage by brewing and extracting a substance received in a cartridge is provided with a brewing chamber comprising a lower brewing chamber portion and a closure element. The lower portion of the brewing chamber serves for positively receiving of the cartridge. On both the lower brewing chamber portion and the closure element, piercing elements are provided for piercing the cartridge at opposite sides thereof. Upon closing the brewing chamber, the lower portion thereof, together with the cartridge received therein, is axially moved relative to the closure member to such an extent that the cover of the cartridge is pierced by means of the one piercing member. The bottom of the cartridge is pierced by the other piercing member only to such an extent that the tip of the piercing member penetrates the bottom of the cartridge, without a beverage outlet channel provided in the other piercing element being connected to the interior of the cartridge.

Abstract: A composite griddle plate comprising a first sheet of metal defining a cook surface and a core plate of a metal having a relatively high coefficient of heat conductivity wherein the first sheet remains in intimate contact with an upper surface of the core plate with the aid of a vacuum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a confectionery dispenser (100) comprising at least two confectionery article (11) magazines (12), each said confectionery article magazine (12) comprising a magazine outlet being coupled with at least one confectionery article dispenser outlet (13), preferably one, by means of at least one magazine discharge arrangement said magazine discharge arrangement comprising at least one confectionery article fitting compartment (19, 20, 21) adapted for performing a movement relative to said magazine outlets upon activation of an activation arrangement (101) and thereby a transferring at least one confectionery article (11) comprised in at least one confectionery article magazine (12) to said magazine outlet (13) or to at least one output compartment (A, B, C). According to the invention, an advantageous magazine fed vendor machine has been obtained.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for depositing edible mass, comprising an elongated trough (2) and at least one roller (7;8) arranged longitudinally in the trough (2) for transporting the mass in direction against the bottom (9) of the trough (2). Dosing means (3) extends longitudinally at the bottom (9) of the trough (2). The dosing means (3) comprises only one single, longitudinally extending shaft (10), and at least one cylindrical dosing means chamber (11), in which is arranged a disc-shaped rotor (16) formed as a wave-shaped displacer being rotated by the single, longitudinally extending shaft (10).

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for depositing edible mass, comprising an elongated trough (2) and at least one roller (7;8) arranged longitudinally in the trough (2) for transporting the mass in direction against the bottom of the trough (2). Dosing means (3) extends longitudinally at the bottom of the trough (2). The main roller (7) comprises longitudinally extending, flexible impeller blades (9) for transporting the mass towards the dosing means (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for making rolled food products. More particularly, the apparatus includes a dispensing mechanism for dispensing edible filling materials onto a generally planar shell and a rolling mechanism for making the shell dispensed with the filling materials into a roll.

Abstract: Disclosed is a caddy for use in storing kitchen appliances. The caddy includes a retractable cabinet comprising a number of individual storage units. The caddy can be extended from an out-of-the-way location via a hydraulic ram. Each of the individual storage units in the caddy includes its own outlet and power switch that are electrically connected to a main power supply. Thus, the caddy allows for the convenient storage and use of a large number of appliances.

Abstract: An embossing device having a first embossing unit for satin finishing a strip of packing material, and a second embossing unit for impressing graphics on the strip of packing material; the second embossing unit has two embossing rollers, at least one of which only has embossing pins in areas for impressing the graphics.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a volatile storage device temporarily storing print data; a printing device recording a print image corresponding to the print data on a recording medium; an operation detection section detecting a printing operation for instructing that a printing be performed; and a reproduction control section reproducing print data specified so as to be printed from the volatile storage device to a built-in or externally provided non-volatile storage device by using a detection of the printing operation as a trigger.

Abstract: A self-adhesive stencil tape having a backing layer and a residue-less adhesive applied thereon. The tape has cut-away portions of the backing layer forming a repeatable pattern for continuous application on a surface.

Abstract: In a thermal head control system for controlling heating energy to a thermal head perforating stencil material unrolled from a stencil material roll, the heating energy to a thermal head is controlled according to the surface condition of the stencil material. The residue of stencil material M in a stencil material roll (21b) is calculated by a residue calculating means (65) and the elapsed time of the stencil material roll from production thereof is obtained on the basis of date data on the date of production of the stencil material roll stored in a storage portion (70) of the stencil material roll (21b). Further, kind data on the kind of the stencil material stored in the storage portion (70) is obtained and the heating energy is obtained on the basis of the residue, the elapsed time and the kind data. On the basis of this heating energy, the heating action of the thermal head (22) is controlled.

Abstract: A printing unit convertible between at least two printing modes comprising at least two interchangeable sets of cooperating printing cylinders. A first set of the cooperating printing cylinders includes a lithographic plate cylinder and a blanket cylinder and a second set of the cooperating printing cylinders includes an anilox cylinder and a flexographic plate cylinder. A selected one of the first and second sets is removably mounted in the printing unit with the cooperating printing cylinders thereof in rotatable contact with each other. The first set being selected to operate in an offset lithographic printing mode and the second set being selected to operate in a flexographic printing mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a medium, especially a conditioning medium or a rubber covering medium, to a printing form positioned on a form cylinder, especially to a rewritable and erasable printing form, is disclosed. The medium is applied to a rubber covered cylinder or to a separate applicator roll or an applicator cylinder for the medium, the medium then being transferred from the rubber covered cylinder or applicator roll or applicator cylinder to the form cylinder, in this case the rubber covered cylinder, the applicator roll or the applicator cylinder rolling repeatedly over the form cylinder in order to ensure a uniform application of the medium to the printing form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data carrier having at least one printed area produced by intaglio printing and partly covered with a film, and to a method for producing said data carrier.

Abstract: After the front surface of a web is printed by a first-side printing unit, the web is shifted in the direction of its width by a direction-changing unit, flipped over by rollers, and transported to a second-side printing unit, where the back surface of the web is printed. A sensor detects a displacement between the second-side printing unit and the web or marks printed on the web. According to the amount and direction of displacement detected by the sensor, a printing unit body is shifted in the direction of the web width, and the web traveling as opposed to the first-side printing unit is shifted in the direction of its width by an edge guide.

Abstract: An arrangement includes at least two web-fed rotary presses, wherein each of the at least two web-fed rotary presses includes a roll-changer unit with a plurality of roll changers, a printing unit with a plurality of press-unit towers, a turner-bar unit with a plurality of turner bars, and a folder unit with at least one folder superstructure and at least one folding unit. The units are arranged one behind the other in the axial direction of the respective web-fed rotary press. The web-fed rotary presses are arranged at a minimum axial distance from one another, and at least two of the roll changers of each of the roll-changer units are positioned above one another.

Abstract: The invention concerns a spray nozzle for a powder duster for dusting freshly printed products with a connection for a tube for supplying a powder-air mixture, a distribution chamber and at least two nozzle channels which branch off from the distribution chamber like a fan, wherein the opening angle of the outer nozzle channels limiting the fan subtends an angular range of 5° to 20°, in particular an angular range of 8° to 15°, and preferably 12°. The invention also concerns a spray bar with spray nozzles of this type, a powder duster comprising spray nozzles of this type, and a method for dusting freshly printed products.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises a hydrophilic support and a coating provided thereon, wherein the coating comprises an infrared absorbing dye and is optimised for producing a minimum extent of ablation when exposed to high power infrared laser light.

Abstract: A printing process employing a processless printing plate material is disclosed, the process comprising the steps of (a) imagewise exposing a printing plate material comprising a support with a hydrophilic surface and an image formation layer provided on the hydrophilic surface, (b) mounting the exposed printing plate material on a plate cylinder of a printing press, (c) supplying a dampening solution and printing ink to the mounted printing plate material, whereby the image formation layer at non-image portions is removed to obtain a printing plate, and (d) further supplying the dampening solution and printing ink to the resulting printing plate, wherein the dampening solution contains water, a wetting property improving agent and a phosphorous compound in an amount of not more than 0.01 mol/liter, the dampening solution having a pH of from 4.5 to 8.0.

Abstract: A press control desk, having a combined display and operating device is disclosed. The device, firstly, is used for the display of objects, in particular press states and/or press functional elements and/or press operating elements, and secondly, is used for the input of commands and/or operators for a press control system. The device has a plate-like or pane-like projection element forming a projection plane, on which the objects to be displayed, in particular the press states and/or press functional elements and/or press operating elements, can be visualized via a projector by using back projection. The device also has a monitoring device which registers a relative position between the projection element and an input element in order to register commands and/or operators to be input via the input element, and transmits them to the press control system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roller parallelism adjustment structure, which includes a roller feeder, which has a first end, a second end, and a transfer roller and an impression roller pivotally provided between the first end and the second end for transferring a material from the first end to the second end, and a roller parallelism adjustment mechanism installed in one side of the roller feeder to support one end of the impression roller and adjustable relative to the roller feeder to keep the impression roller in parallel to the transfer roller for accurate transfer of the fed material from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A detonation timing apparatus and method of determining a detonation time is disclosed. The detonation timing apparatus comprises an initiation sensor, at least one impact sensor, and at least one controller. The at least one controller may be configured for sensing an initiation event associated with the initiation sensor and sensing an impact event associated with the at least one impact sensor. The at least one controller is further configured for determining an impact velocity estimate proportional to a temporal difference between the initiation event and the impact event, using the impact velocity estimate to determine the detonation delay, and generating the detonation event at the detonation delay after the impact event. The timing apparatus and method of determining a detonation time may be incorporated in a fuze, which may be incorporated in an explosive projectile.

Abstract: Frangible projectiles for firearms and processes for making such projectiles are disclosed. The projectiles include a sintered, compacted iron-based mixture of particles. The disclosed projectiles produce a similar feel and mimic the ballistic properties of lead projectiles of similar size and caliber, yet readily break-up upon impact with a hard surface in order to minimize ricochet or splatter. The disclosed projectiles and processes for making the projectiles meet the need for inexpensive, lead-free frangible projectiles.

Abstract: A clamping device for coupling a transport device, for example a cabin, gondola, or a chair, to the hauling or traction cable of a cableway system. The clamping device contains two clamping jaws that can be moved toward one another or apart for coupling the clamping device to and uncoupling it from the hauling or traction cable. Exchangeable jaws, via which the clamping jaws act on the hauling or traction cable, are fastened to the clamping jaws. A bearing surface on the clamping jaws for the exchangeable jaws is curved concavely, and a counter surface on the exchangeable jaws has a corresponding curvature.

Abstract: The invention provides a thin footplate of superior quality while suppressing noise caused by the footplate. A footplate 10 is formed by connecting extruded shape members 110 arranged in parallel along the width direction of a railway car by a pipe 80, with the upper surface of the extruded shape members 110 used as the walking surface. Adjacent extruded shape members 110 contact each other via bushings 90. Both ends of the pipe 80 are pulled via draft springs 50 and 50 disposed in V-shape onto the underframe. A slip stopper 120 is adhered to the upper surface of the extruded shape members 110. Bottom surfaces of the extruded shape members contact the upper surface of the underframe via sliding members 70. When the railway car passes a curve or the like that causes relative displacement of the cars, the footplate 10 is slid easily.

Abstract: In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, among other uses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, among other uses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a yellow ink composition for ink jet printing comprising a dye represented by Formula I, water and a humectant: wherein: R1 and R5 independently are hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aromatic or heterocyclic group; R2 and R4 independently are hydrogen or a non-metallic substituent; R3 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, acyl, sulfonyl, aromatic or heterocyclic group; and X is an electron withdrawing group; with the proviso at least one of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 comprises a group capable of imparting water solubility to the dye.

Abstract: Aqueous textile inkjet printing inks including a reactive fluorescent xanthene dye of the general formula (1) where R1, R2, R3, X and m are each as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: A wax formulation formulated from natural waxes and including soy wax as a primary component in combination with other naturally occurring waxes and oils. Colorants may be included, as well as traction enhancing components such as graphite.

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) precursor compositions for forming metal oxide high dielectric constant (?) thin films. The precursor composition in one embodiment comprises a metal precursor having a general formula M(?-diketonate)2(OR)2, wherein M is Hf, Zr or Ti, and R is t-butyl. The precursor composition may also comprise a solvent medium selected from the group consisting of ethers, glymes, tetraglymes, amines, polyamines, alcohols, glycols, aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, cyclic ethers, and compatible combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing calcium silicate hydrate. A calcareous material is combined with a suspension or gel forming agent. The resultant gel is then combined with a siliceous material to form a preferably homogeneous reactive matrix. This matrix then undergoes elevated pressure and temperature to form calcium silicate hydrate without the need for mixing or agitation. The resultant calcium silicate hydrate has a high post reaction solids content of around 35% or higher.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a pigment composition is provided comprising a base particle and a dispersing agent, the dispersing agent comprising a salt and/or ester of: (i) an amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine and (ii) a polyprotic acid, wherein the mole ratio of the amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine to the polyprotic acid is greater than 3:1. In various embodiments, the pigments have improved stability, hiding power, tint strength, and/or gloss.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for accelerating setting of a hydraulic mineral binder composition with added adjuvant including hydrophilic functions. The invention also concerns a composition of hydraulic mineral binders obtainable by said method to accelerate setting. The invention further concerns the use of said hydraulic mineral binder composition in the building industry, civil engineering or oil industry.

Abstract: A method for the production of cement clinker comprises the introduction of non-traditional materials into the kiln, preferably at a mid-kiln locations. The non-traditional materials are materials that are difficult, expensive or environmentally challenging for disposal. In one embodiment, weathered clinker is introduced into the kiln to admix with the raw material mix to augment clinker production. In another embodiment, bird, animal or human manure is added to the kiln so that gaseous reducing agents can be released by the manure and combine with certain noxious gases generated during the clinker production, to thereby reduce the noxious gas output. In other embodiments, other non-traditional waste-derived fuels are added to the kiln during clinker production, including railroad ties coated with creosote, industrial, commercial and consumer rubber components, such as rubber hoses, unshredded plastics, and organic materials, such as bird and animal meal.

Abstract: Water-repellent gypsum compositions of components (A) 100 parts by weight of gypsum (B) 0.05-50 parts by weight of oxide and/or hydroxide or alkali and/or alkaline earth metals (C) 0.05-20 parts by weight of glycol-functional siloxane mixture, preparable by the reaction of 1 mole of alkyltrihalosilane or alkyltrialkoxysilane with at least 2.5 moles of a glycol or mixture of glycols, exhibit water repellancy similar to gypsum which has been hydrophobed with H-siloxane.

Abstract: A fold-down utility tray which is mounted in a vertical panel of a vehicle and whose surface position is therefore independent of the position or attitude of the seats located around said fold-down utility tray. Also shown is a fold-down utility tray having an extension which allows for a larger tray surface in the down or use position than when the tray is in the up or storage position.

Abstract: A member (101) having an opening (103) that is capable of accepting a portion of a vehicle steering wheel assembly is used to support an apparatus (100) from the vehicle steering wheel assembly. The apparatus (100) includes a back member (105) and a desktop (107) that can support items (204). Locking mechanisms (113, 115) can be used to secure the back member (105) and the desktop (107) in a fixed, preferably user friendly, position. When the apparatus (100) is in a folded position for carrying or storage, the member (101) can function as a handle.

Abstract: A foldable furniture device includes a main frame, first and second leg frames connected pivotally to each other to move between a folded state and an unfolded state, a tubular sleeve connected pivotally to the main frame and sleeved slidably on the second leg frame, and a locking unit. The tubular sleeve includes a hollow protrusion projecting outwardly from an outer periphery of the tubular sleeve. The locking unit includes a hole formed in the second leg frame, and a locking member extending into the tubular sleeve to engage releasably the hole to lock the tubular sleeve against movement in the unfolded state.

Abstract: In a needle tufting operation in which at least one needle is caused to penetrate a backing material and tuft synthetic yarn therethrough to form a surface thereon comprising the synthetic yarn, the improvement comprising delivering a plurality of synthetic yarns of differing texture to the same needle for simultaneous insertion through the backing material such that the tuft formed thereby comprises the plurality of yarns of differing texture and the articles produced thereby.