Abstract: A plane type electric precipitator comprises an electrode plate of plane shape, made of electricity-conducting material; a collecting plate, parallel to the electrode plate and made of electricity-conducting material; a plurality of electrode units, placed on the electrode plate and having tips; wherein direct electric voltage is applied between the electrode plate and the collecting plate, so that air passing through is exposed to high electric fields close to the tips of the electrode units, ionizing suspended particles and trapping ionized particles at the collecting plate, so that an air-cleaning effect results.

Abstract: An air filter system with an air filter element having an inflow and an outflow face and comprising alternating flat and pleated layers, which are configured to form channels. The channels are alternately sealed in inflow and outflow direction, such that the medium to be filtered must pass through one of the layers as it flows from the inflow face through the filter to the outflow face. An adsorber element made of an activated carbon coated honeycomb structure is disposed adjacent the air filter element.

Abstract: The present invention provides equipment for processing discharging exhaust gas. The equipment comprises an adsorption system, an incinerator, an exhaust connected to the incinerator, a first heat heat exchanger connected between the adsorption system and the incinerator, a windmill that has a first piping in the inlet and a second piping in the outlet, and a pipe connected between the adsorption system and the first piping. The equipment for processing discharging exhaust gas can effectively save energy and decrease costs.

Abstract: A fluid separator device allows for introducing air entrained in a liquid flow to a centrifugal pump in a manner that will not allow the pump to become gas bound. One example device designed according to this invention includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet downstream of the inlet. An air chamber is positioned on an opposite side of the inlet from the outlet. An air flow passage allows air from the air chamber to be introduced near a rotor assembly input of a centrifugal pump such that relatively small air bubbles are introduced to the liquid flow through the rotor assembly in a manner that prevents the air bubbles from recollecting into a larger bubble that would otherwise interfere with the centrifugal pump operation.

Abstract: An air cleaner for use in a central heating and air conditioning system for a home or small building has a hollow shell that is configured to fit into the duct system associated with the heating and air conditioning system such that all or substantially all the air heated or cooled by the unit passes through the shell. Located in the shell is an ozone generator and an activated carbon filter. The activated carbon filter is located downstream of the ozone generator and substantially all of the heated or cooled air passes through the activated carbon filter. The activated carbon filter is sized to absorb a substantial portion of the ozone generated by the ozone generator.

Abstract: A system and method for air quality control system for an air-conditioning device. The air quality control system includes a housing having an inlet end to receive a source airflow from the air-conditioning unit and an outlet end to provide a sanitized airflow. The system also includes a number of independently controllable air sanitizing components coupled to the housing. The system further includes a controller to adaptively control which of the air sanitizing components should operate as a function of at least an operating state of the air conditioning unit.

Abstract: A method and a group are described for the preparation of a beverage from soluble products contained in a disposable cartridge, based on the regulation of the dispensing of the beverage in such way that the soluble product is delivered in suspension for at least 75% of the total dispensing time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extraction module with linear closure for the pressurized preparation of a drink from a capsule, containing a substance for extraction, comprising means for extraction with a first extraction sub-assembly and a second mobile extraction sub-assembly closing against the first sub-assembly such as to form an extraction chamber in the closed position and to provide sufficient space between the two sub-assemblies for introduction of a capsule between the sub-assemblies in the open position and comprising a means for fixing and positioning the capsule between the two sub-assemblies. Said means for fixing and positioning may be displaced in a coaxial manner with relation to the linear displacement of the mobile extraction sub-assembly and is capable of being displaced linearly by the second mobile sub-assembly in to a displaced position such as to permit a closing of the two sub-assemblies around the capsule.

Abstract: Espresso coffee machine comprising a reservoir for the water (20), a pump (21) for delivering the said water to a boiler (24), a hot water supply unit (2, 102, 122, 4, 304), and filter holder means (1, 301, 3, 103) for housing a portion of ground coffee (16), preferably pre-packaged, and provided with coffee delivery means (201; 203), characterized in that the said supply unit (2, 102, 122, 4, 304) and the said filter holder means (1, 301; 3, 103) are coupled together with a seal and the trajectory of the coupling movement lies on a plane substantially perpendicular to the median plane of coupling of the said supply unit (2, 102, 122; 4, 304) and the said filter holder means (1, 301; 3, 103), the facing surfaces of the said supply unit (2, 102, 122; 4, 304) and the said filter holder means (1, 301; 3, 103) coming into contact only at the time of their coupling.

Abstract: A system for securing a basket containing product securely within an autoclave or retort. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is used with rotational retorts, which generally include a rotational insert for receiving product-loaded baskets, the rotational insert rotated via a drive to rotate the baskets end over end during the autoclave process, for more efficient heat transfer. The present invention contemplates an improvement for securing the baskets within the retort, to facilitate secure rotation of the baskets and their contents, and prevent shifting of the baskets within the retort during rotation. Particularly, the preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates the use of one or more lift bladders sandwiched between clamping platens situated along the length of the rotational insert, the lift bladders configured to expand to lift and position the baskets into a securing position for rotation, then deflate to release the baskets after processing for removal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new kitchen utensils, in particular relates to an application of a material in kitchen utensils. The present invention solves the problems of long-term presence in the field. SUS436L is used for kitchen utensils. SUS436L chemical composition (wt %) comprises Cr 16-19, C?0.025, Si?1.00, Mn?1.00, N?0.02, Ni?0.60, Ti?0.75, Mo 0.75-1.50 and balance of Fe. The kitchen utensils have all excellence of present kitchen utensils, overcome its disadvantage and possess high property of heat conduction and magnetoconductivity. The kitchen utensils are used in induction cooker, possess the all and the one structure and have low cost.

Abstract: A handle assembly is provided for the base of an electric cooking appliance. The handle assembly includes a thermoplastic handle including an integral base portion, a bracket having substantial rigidity positioned between the base portion of the handle and the exterior surface of the base, a first fastener connecting the handle to the outer wall of the base, a second fastener connecting the bracket to the outer wall of the base independently of the handle, and a connecting member connecting the bracket to the handle. The connecting member and first fastener may be the same element. An electric cooking appliance including such a handle assembly is further provided.

Abstract: A unitary housing for food preparation having a plurality of types of food fryers operably connected in the unitary housing is provided. The housing is configured to integrate each of the plurality of types of food fryers into the unitary housing. A unitary housing system for food preparation having a plurality of types of food fryers are operably connected in a unitary housing system is provided. The unitary housing system further includes a filter pan operably positioned for use with each of said plurality of types of food fryers and at least one work surface; wherein housing system is configured to integrate each of the plurality of types of food fryers and at least one work surface into the unitary housing system.

Abstract: An electric baking oven includes an open mesh vertically oriented baking basket to hold food while the food is baked in air by a programmed combination of radiant and convective and conductive energy transfer. An electrical programming control controls the energy from vertically oriented toaster heating elements located juxtaposed to the large vertical faces of the basket and from at least one elongated heating member located below the vertical baking basket with the axis of the elongated heating member oriented nominally horizontal and parallel to the longer horizontal axis of the vertically oriented baking basket.

Abstract: A flexible roasting support for placement on a grid in a fan oven comprising a flexible sheet, for example a heat resistant paper foil, with perforations distributed over the sheet for circulation of heating air through the perforations.

Abstract: A roasting rack assembly having a roasting rack for receipt of a roast, and a rack support structure is provided. The rack support structure includes a frame for receipt of the roasting rack, and legs depending from the frame. The frame is adapted to permit egress of the roasting rack therefrom in furtherance of delivering a roast from the roasting rack, through the rack support structure, and to a serving platter underlying the rack support structure.

Abstract: An electric field forming apparatus for a fryer includes an electrode which is disposed along an inner wall surface of an oil vat, and a power supply which supplies an alternating current at a frequency higher than a power line frequency to the electrode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a patch containing a transdermally diffusible nutritional supplement formulated for the treatment of health conditions, including, weight loss. The patch may be comprised of a fabric layer on which is deposited the nutritional supplement, an adhesive and means for protecting the adhesive. The nutritional supplement may be a mixture of two or more of forskohlin, epicathechin, proanthocyanidins, caffeine, chromium, 5-hydroxytryptophan, diiodotyrosine, and select permeation enhancers, which may include piperine or tetrahydropiperine. Methods for using transdermal nutritional supplement delivery patches are also taught.

Abstract: A food processor appliance includes various types of adaptors for permitting both liquid and solid food ingredients to be separately or concurrently fed into the appliance for processing therein, or for adapting the appliance particularly for processing long, slim food articles, such as carrots, cucumbers, etc. Another described feature is particularly useful for juicer-type appliances, and includes a base for supporting a juice-receiver receptacle, which base includes a retractable tray for catching drippings when the receptacle is not in place.

Abstract: A cake case is disclosed to include a base member, which has first female retainers and a second female retainer, and a cover member, which has first male retainers and a second male retainer respectively connectable to the first female retainers and second female retainer to lock the cover member to the base member upon a rotary motion of the cover member relative to the base member. Each first female retainer defines a single open-end retaining groove for receiving one first male retainer to limit the angle of rotation of the cover member on the base member. Each second male retainer has two raised portions that are respectively stopped at two sides of the second female retainer to lock the cover member to the base member after insertion of the second male retainer into the second female retainer.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for imprinting a pattern formed on a surface of an imprint mask into a substrate. A method includes deforming at least one of the surface of the imprint mask and a surface of the substrate to produce a deformed surface having an arc therein. A clamping pressure is applied to bring the deformed surface into intimate contact with the other surface, the applied pressure substantially flattening the deformed surface. The applied clamping pressure is released to separate the two surfaces.

Abstract: The Automated Cutting System for Customized Field Stencils (“ACSCFS”) is a device designed to implement an automated field stencil creation process. The ACSCFS is comprised of a computer system and an automated cutting table, wherein said automated cutting table is further comprised of a cutting surface, an automated means for placing sheet material onto said cutting surface, and an automated cutting implement. The computer analyzes a color logo image and translates it into a line drawing. The drawing is then scaled, and guideline aperture locations are placed along each line. The computer then transmits instructions to the automated cutting table, directing the creation of a field stencil with a dotted guideline hole pattern. Such field stencils allow for the reproduction of multi-color logos using a single stencil.

Abstract: In a method of washing an anilox inking unit of a press, a washing agent is introduced into the anilox inking unit. The washing agent is introduced into the anilox inking unit via a dampening unit or a part of the dampening unit.

Abstract: A method for driving a satellite offset press, and a satellite offset press which, with little expenditure, permits multicolor printing in one pass. A satellite offset press, in which form cylinders and associated transfer cylinders are driven synchronously, while in each case segments located in the circumferential direction of the form cylinders and of the transfer cylinders and also of the transfer cylinders and of an impression cylinder interacting with the latter roll on one another in accurate register with a sheet held thereon, following each full revolution. The speed of the impression cylinder is reduced and increased again, so that the transfer cylinders lead by at least one segment length in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A printing machine includes at least one printing group, one folder and at least one turn-and-mix stage that supplies the printed web output from the printing group to the folder. A web path from the printing group to the folder, when projected into a horizontal plane, is bent or deviates in the area of the turn-and-mix stage. The turn-and-mix stage or superstructure, includes a horizontal cutting device at an input side, for use in cutting the web into at least two partial webs. At least two horizontally displaceable turning bars are provided, and the partial webs pass around these turning bars.

Abstract: In a turner bar unit having turner bars arranged one above another in a plurality of planes, unscrewed webs of a web printing material can be inserted into the turner bar unit from the sides, in a plurality of planes arranged one above another on each side. The webs of the web printing material can be divided into part webs at cutting devices arranged upstream of the turner bars in the insertion direction of the printing material on each side, and the part webs can be deflected or turned at the turner bars in such a way that the part webs can exit the turner bar unit at right angles to the insertion direction of the printing material.

Abstract: In a web-fed rotary press having printing units arranged in two rows, a more universal use is achieved in that each row of printing units is assigned at least one transfer system, such as a transfer cylinder or a web contact pressure cylinder or a transfer and web guidance unit, and the transfer systems are arranged at a distance from each other on the mutually facing sides of the rows of printing units.

Abstract: An inking roller for an inking system has, distributed over the surface on a ink-transferring surface (S), circumferential flutes (3). The longitudinal flutes (4) intersect the circumferential flutes (3) and elevated surface areas as said webs (5) and between the circumferential and longitudinal flutes (3, 4).

Abstract: A printing press includes a dampening device, inking device, and fan roller. The dampening device efficiently supplies dampening water to a plate mounted on a plate cylinder. The inking device supplies ink to the plate mounted on the plate cylinder through an ink roller group. The fan roller is arranged in the vicinity of the ink roller group and driven to rotate. The fan roller includes a pair of opposing wheels, an air intake port, and a plurality of vane members. The air intake port is formed in at least one of the wheels. The first vane members each have two ends fixed to the pair of wheels, and discharge air, taken in through the air intake port, in a radial direction of the fan roller as the fan roller rotates.

Abstract: In a method for controlling the inking in at least one inking unit of an offset press, namely for controlling the zonal inking that can be adjusted by inking zone actuating elements of the respective inking unit, measurement regions are measured for this purpose and actual values determined in the process are compared with predefined intended values in order to generate actuating signals for the inking zone actuating elements on the basis of the comparison between the actual values and the intended values. Control deviations between the measured actual values and the predefined intended values are modified on the basis of a model of the respective inking unit and/or on the basis of data from the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus for the drying step of the printing plates for flexography, so as to let a solvent present inside the plates to evaporate, comprising a base element (9, 25) for carrying the printing plates (8, 26), and a lighting system (1, 23) above the printing plates for heating the printing plates by irradiation of visible light wavelengths.

Abstract: Heat-sensitive element comprising (a) an optionally pre-treated substrate (b) a positive working heat-sensitive coating comprising (i) at least one novolak resin, (ii) at least one component which reduces the aqueous alkaline developer solubility of novolak, wherein said reduction in solubility is reversed upon the application of heat, and (iii) at least one acidic polyvinyl acetal comprising the structural units (A), (B), (C) (A) (B) (C) and (D) wherein (D) is at least one unit selected from (D-1), (D-2), and (D-3): (D-1) (D-2) (D-3) wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C18 alkyl group, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R4 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R5 is —COOH, —(CH2)a—COOH, —O—(CH2)a—COOH, —SO3H, —PO3H2 or —PO4H2, a is an integer from 1 to 8, and X is selected from —(CR6R7)n— and —CR8?CR9— wherein n is an integer of 1 to 6, each R6 and R7 is independently selected from a hydrogen atom and C1-C6 alkyl group, and R8 and R9 are indepen

Abstract: A lithographic printing member (300) comprices a solid substrate (230) over the substrate, wherein the tip layer comprises a first area (320b) having an affinity for ink and a second area (320a) having an affinity for an ink repelling fluid. The two types of surface areas are fabricated by dipping imaging carry material (320b) into a fluid mixture of the top layer during fabricating of the top layer. The method of fabricating the printing member (300) may comprise providing a substrate (230), providing an imaged transfer film (110), coating the substrate or the image transfer film with a liquid formulation; laminating the image transfer film (110) with the substrate (2330) over the liquid formulation while dipping the image carry material (320b) into the liquid formulation, curing the liquid formulation into a solid layer (220), and releasing the image transfer film (110) and revealing the two types of surface areas (320a, 320b).

Abstract: An apparatus automatically feeds photosensitive printing plates having the characteristic that transport and storage are possible in a state where the photosensitive printing plates have been stacked together such that back sides of the photosensitive printing plates are brought into direct contact with photosensitive surfaces on front sides of the photosensitive printing plates. The apparatus includes: a storage member that accommodates a bundle comprising a plural number of the photosensitive printing plates stacked together without slip sheets; a takeout member that separates and takes out the photosensitive printing plates from the bundle one plate at a time; and a conveyance member that conveys the taken-out photosensitive printing plates to an exposure apparatus. According to this apparatus, the conventional configuration and process of separating, conveying, and stocking slip sheets from the photosensitive surfaces of the photosensitive printing plates can be omitted.

Abstract: Multi-point confocal microscopy, bright field microscope imaging, computer-controlled positioning stages, and an algorithm for automated leveling are the basis for a powerful but simple tool for aligning stamps used in precise pattern transfer to substrates. The system is relatively inexpensive and brings a capability similar to that of a photolithographic mask aligner to the world of elastomeric-stamp-based lithography. Alignment of the stamp and substrate is possible without contact between the two before printing.

Abstract: A multiple slave logging device, or “logger” for use in a system such as an electronic blasting system. The logger is able to communicate with multiple slave devices connected to it, and preferably also is able to communicate with a slave device connected individually. The logger preferably utilizes current modulation-based talkback from the slave devices, and optionally may also be adapted to detect the presence of inappropriate slave devices connected to the system.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic composition, in particular for use in safety devices for motor vehicles, has an auto-ignition temperature between 140 and 180 degrees C., and comprises at least 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) in a proportion of 20 to 60% by weight. The NTO is stabilized by at least one of the following measures: (a) the NTO has an average grain size of 200 to 600 ?m; and (b) the composition comprises an oil in an effective quantity for stabilizing the NTO. The pyrotechnic composition is adapted for use in a safety device, in particular in a safety device in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A projectile deployment system for use in a intercepting target (32) wherein the system includes a body (10) defining a body axis, and a number of barrels (30) circumferentially spaced around the body axis. Each of the barrels (30) contains a number of projectiles (31) axially stacked therein, with a corresponding number of charges being provided such that each charge is associated with a respective projectile (31) along barrel (30). Each of the charges is individually activated to deploy a respective projectile (31) in response to a signal from a controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hollow bullet for a light weapon which comprises within said hollow: (a) At least one proximity sensor at the front portion of the bullet for sensing an object, and for providing a sensing indication of a proximity object to a control unit;—A control unit for providing a detonation signal to an explosive charge within the bullet upon receipt of said proximity indication; and—An explosive charge for detonating upon receipt of said detonation signal from said control unit.

Abstract: A device (1) serves for installing rail clips (4) and consists of two tool levers (5) positioned opposite one another and supported on a tool frame (6) by means of a squeezing cylinder (7) in the transverse direction of the machine or track and movable about a pivot bolt (17) of a lever bearing (11,12). Provided at the lower end (8) of each tool lever is a pressing member (9,10) provided for application to a rail clip (4). Each tool lever (5) comprises a first and a second lever bearing (11,12) spaced from one another in a transverse direction (15) extending perpendicularly to pivot axes (13,14). These lever bearings serve for pivoting, as desired, about the first or the second pivot axis (13,14).

Abstract: A watercraft is described for a water-ride facility. The watercraft consists of a floating body 10, which is connected by an articulated connecting unit 20 to the undercarriage 30, in such a way that the position of the floating body 10 can be modified in the longitudinal and transverse directions, relative to the undercarriage, and can be modified with respect to its height, with the result the floating body 10 can execute rocking, swaying, and rolling movements comparable to a freely floating boat, despite being guided by the undercarriage 30. The undercarriage 30 is guided by means of rails 40 that are fixed in position. Outside of the water the floating body 10 can be firmly attached to the undercarriage 30 by means of coupling elements 14 and 34.

Abstract: Magnetic levitation methods and apparatus use arrays of vehicle magnets to provide three forces: suspension, guidance and propulsion. The magnets, which can be permanent magnets or superconducting magnets operating in the persistent current mode, have associated control coils that allow the magnets to provide a controllable attractive force to a laminated steel rail. The control coils adjust the gap between the magnets and the rails so as to be in stable equilibrium without requiring significant power dissipation in the control coils. These same magnets and steel rails also provide lateral guidance to keep the vehicle on the track and steer the vehicle on turns. The suspension control coils can provide lateral damping by means of offset magnets in the suspension arrays. Windings in transverse slots in the steel rails are excited with currents that react against the field produced by the vehicle magnets to create vehicle propulsion.

Abstract: This invention pertains to inkjet ink comprising silver salt (silver ink), and an ink set comprising said silver ink and an ink with reducing agent to reduce the silver in the silver ink. The invention further pertains to an inkjet printing method for printing with the inventive ink set to create metallic silver images (or patterns). The printed silver patterns can be used, for example, in electronics and decorative applications.

Abstract: Dental composition containing (i) at least one acid (meth)acrylamide monomer which has two or more polymerizable groups, (ii) at least one acid monomer which has only one polymerizable group and (iii) at least one polymerization initiator.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of substances that release terpenes and/or perfume alcohols for inhibiting the asexual propagation of fungi. The invention also relates to filter media, building materials, building auxiliaries, textiles, pelts, paper, skins, leather, laundry detergents, cleaning compositions, rinse agents, hand washing preparations, manual dishwashing detergents, and machine dishwashing detergents that contain substances that release terpenes and/or perfume alcohol. The invention further relates to compositions that contain substances that release terpenes and/or perfume alcohols that are used for treating building materials, building auxiliaries, textiles, pelts, paper, skins or leather.

Abstract: Small amounts of boron or boron compounds are effective in stabilizing dispersions of metal oxides such as silica. Boron may be incorporated into fumed silica during its preparation in a flame, may be coated onto a metal oxide surface, or may be incorporated into the liquid continuous phase.

Abstract: Synthetic asphalt and petroleum asphalt modified synthetic asphalt emulsions which contain recycled tire rubber and processes for making the emulsions at temperatures above ambient or room temperature. These emulsions may contain significant quantities of recycled tire rubber and recycled and reclaimed motor oils and fluxes. In addition, aluminum chloride and ferric chloride may be used in clay-in-water solutions to form emulsifying agents for the synthetic asphalt and modified synthetic asphalt mixtures.

Abstract: There is provided a dispersing liquid for a protective film and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method of a dispersing liquid for forming a protective film of a plasma display panel comprises adding a MgO powder to a mixed liquid of a solvent and a dispersing agent, forming a first liquid by milling a mixed liquid of the solvent and the dispersing agent to which the MgO powder is added, forming a second liquid comprising a coupling agent and milling the first liquid and the second liquid. Therefore, it is possible to improve a discharge characteristic of a protective film and an adhesive force between a protective film and a dielectric layer due to uniform dispersion of additives by comprising a MgO powder and a coupling agent.

Abstract: A colorant having self-dispersibility is disclosed. This colorant are composed of colorant particles and flat chargeable resin pseudo fine particles smaller than the colorant particles, and the colorant particles and the flat chargeable resin pseudo fine particles are fused together.

Abstract: A clean dry glass powder useful as a substitute for Portland cement in concrete, in paints, and for other known uses for glass powder produced conventionally can be produced from unsorted post-consumer waste glass, including a subsatantial fraction of non-glass items, by employing glass pulverizing equipment to reduce waste glass to small fragments, allowing removal of trash, employing a multistep washing process to clean the glass fragments, in the preferred embodiment using aggregate cleaning equipment, drying the fragments, preferably using fluidized bed techniques, and grinding the glass to a desired particle size, preferably using a ball mill, in combination with an air classification step to produce a glass powder of uniform particle size.