Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning method for the screen stencil of a silk-screen printing machine. According to said method, prior to an intermediate printing process designed to clean the screen stencil, the underside of said stencil is wet with a cleaning agent that dissolves dye. The invention also relates to an intermediate printing device comprising an intermediate printing roll that can be displaced back and forth. A rotating roll that is immersed in a cleaning bath is situated at the front end of said intermediate printing roll. The rotating roll can be brought into contact with the underside of the screen stencil prior to the intermediate printing process by means of a pivoting device.

Abstract: A reciprocating body 12 is reciprocably housed in a cylinder body 6, and a pressure rod 20 is reciprocably attached to this reciprocating body 12. A pressure end 20a of the pressure rod 20 protrudes from the cylinder body 12 toward the outside. By the reciprocating body 12 and diaphragms 17 to 19, an advance pressure chamber 27 and a weight offset pressure chamber 29 are partitioned and formed in the cylinder body 6. After the pressure end 20a is disposed vertically downwardly, the weight offset pressure chamber 29 is filled with compressed fluid, whereby self weight of the reciprocating body 12 and the pressure rod 20 is offset. Then, the compressed fluid is supplied to the advance pressure chamber 27, and an object to be pressurized W is pressurized through the pressure rod 20.

Abstract: A decorating imprinting device, pattern sheet and method are disclosed. The imprinting device is a multi-piece stamp made of polymer sponges, containing a relieved decorative design to be imprinted with paint material on a desired, relatively smooth surface, such as a wall, a piece of furniture. The pattern sheet is made of lightweight, flexible material, contains regularly made perforations of variable number, shapes and sizes to adapt to imprinting devices of different shapes and sizes. The pattern sheet is intended to be placed on the surface where the decorative design will be imprinted, allowing the operator to repetitively imprint the design on the selected surface through the perforations on the sheet, consistent and easily following the predetermined pattern, creating a wallpaper effect.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying or guiding a printing material sheet on an air cushion between a nozzle surface and the printing material sheet has first nozzle pairs which are arranged in a first row and second nozzle pairs which are arranged in a second row for generating the air cushion. The first nozzle pairs and the second nozzle pairs in each case have a blower nozzle and a suction nozzle, which are paired in such a way that one and the same air flow is blown out by the respective blower nozzle and is aspirated, at least predominantly, by the suction nozzle that is paired with the blower nozzle. The suction nozzles of the first nozzle pairs are arranged in such a way between the blower nozzles of the second nozzle pairs and the suction nozzles of the second nozzle pairs that the air flows of the second nozzle pairs flow past the suction nozzles of the first nozzle pairs.

Abstract: The invention provides a warp printer, a weaving machine and a weaving method each having high freedom of a pattern to be expressed on a woven fabric and versatility to cope with production of woven fabrics of various kinds in limited quantities. A warp printer 1 includes yarn width reducing means 4 for reducing a width of warps 3 supplied from a warping bobbin 2, yarn width expanding means 8 disposed downstream of the yarn width reducing means 4, for expanding the yarn width reduced, an ink nozzle 6 interposed between the yarn width reducing means 4 and the yarn width expanding means 8 and ink nozzle moving means 7 for moving the ink nozzle 6 in a yarn width direction.

Abstract: A dampening water regulating scale P includes first detecting patches PY1, PM1, PC1 and PK1, and second detecting patches PY2, PM2, PC2 and PK2. The first detecting patches PY1, PM1, PC1 and PK1 are formed of line patches having the number of lines at 400 lines per inch and a duty ratio at 67%. The second detecting patches PY2, PM2, PC2 and PK2 are formed of dot patches having the number of lines at 150 and a dot percentage at 80%.

Abstract: According to the present teachings, a system and method are provided for decontaminating a conduit or vessel contaminated with residual explosive material. The system can include a heated gas flow source for heating a gas and providing a flow of the heated gas into the interior of a conduit or vessel. The temperature of the heated flow of gas can be at or in excess of the break down temperature of the residual explosive material.

Abstract: A system of cluster depth charges increases the probability of inflicting damage on an underwater target. In an embodiment, the cluster depth charges are within a housing, and have intelligent sensor, buoyancy, and tracking and homing systems. In another embodiment, the cluster depth charges have a gun attached to a buoyancy section. In another embodiment, the cluster depth charges have magnets so that the cluster depth charges can attach to the target.

Abstract: The material or fragment discharge is controlled by means of a device (4) in connection to the triggering, preferably by means if an initiation charge (5), of the main charge (3) in the ammunition unit (1). The liner is devised as being exposable for effect from the explosive charge or charges (6) that are devised as being able to be initiate able upon or shortly prior to the triggering of the main charge. The explosive charge achieves, upon initiation a pre-deformation of the liner (4) prior to the liner being affected by the triggering of the main charge for said material or fragment discharge The fragment forms can be rendered more effective in relation to design solution known by prior art by means of the choice explosive charge form and placement, different fragment forms can obtain among different ammunition units.

Abstract: A railroad track tie comprises a body formed at least partially of polymeric material, and a reinforcement totally encapsulated within the body, wherein there is at least one opening through the reinforcement with polymeric material therein.

Abstract: A rail road car truck has side frames mounted to rock on the wheelsets. A bolster is mounted cross-wise on the sideframes, each end of the bolster being seated on a spring group, each spring group being seated in one of the sideframe windows. The bolster has damper groups mounted at each end to work between the end of the bolster and the columns of the sideframe windows. The truck has a dynamic response to lateral perturbations that includes a first component due to the swinging of the sideframes on the sideframe pedestal rockers, and a second component that is due to lateral shear in the main spring groups. The pendulum action may tend to be softer than the lateral shear in the springs, and so therefore may tend to dominate the lateral response. This swing-dominant lateral response may be combined with a multiple damper arrangement.

Abstract: A pneumatic spring (LUF) for a rail vehicle (SFZ), comprising two bellow rims (BF1, BF2) mounted one above the other and interconnected by pneumatic-suspension bellow (LBA). One of the bellow rims (BF1) comprises a groove (NUT) and the other rim (BF2) comprises a counterpart (GGS) for the groove (NUT), which permit an automatic centering of the two bellow rims (BF1,BF2) in relation to one another in the transversal direction (Q) of the vehicle, if the pneumatic spring (LUF) fails.

Abstract: A multilayer effect pigment includes a transparent substrate, a layer of high refractive index material on the substrate, and alternating layers of low refractive index and high refractive index materials on the first layer, the total number of layers being an odd number of at least three, all adjacent layers differing in refractive index by at least about 0.2 and at least one of the layers having an optical thickness which is different from all of the other layers. The resulting multilayer effect pigment is not a quarter-wave stack. The present effect pigments may be used in cosmetic and industrial applications.

Abstract: A metal chelate of Formula (1) or salt thereof. Formula (1) wherein: R1 and R2 are each independently H or an organic group; M is a metal; p is 1 to 4; Y is an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring with a nitrogen ortho to the azo bridge; G is a substituent; and n is 0 to 5. Also inkjet inks, cartridges and processes.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula R1, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted C1-4-hydroxyalkyl; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached to a ? position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water, water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, inkjet printing processes, printed images, printers and cartridges.

Abstract: A non-chloride powder admixture that, when added to concrete, substantially reduces the setting time for concrete and increases the strength of the concrete is provided. The powder admixture preferably comprises a calcium aluminate compound (e.g., SECAR 51) and a lithium carbonate compound. The calcium aluminate compound preferably has at least 51.7% alumina. In some embodiments, a surfactant may be added to the mixture of the calcium aluminate compound and the lithium carbonate compound. In some embodiments, the powder admixture may be blended with a cementitious material, such as fly ash or slag. Upon adding water to the admixture and cementitious material mixture, both the setting time of the mixture reduces and the strength of the mixture increases as compared to the setting time and strength of the cementitious material without the powder admixture.

Abstract: A decorative TV tray with an integrated beverage holder including a tapered cut-out in the table top and an optional mountable flexible beverage receiver for use as a TV tray.

Abstract: An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table.

Abstract: A composite assembly of furniture units each have a solo utilization, which can be seating surface area or table top surface area. The furniture units are made with an irregular contoured surface. When the irregular surface of a first furniture unit is brought in proximity to the irregular surface of a second furniture unit, the composite assembly assumes a joint utilization which differentiates from the solo utilization of the furniture units. The joint utilization of the composite assembly enlarges seating surface area or the table top surface area over the solo utilization. The furniture units are versatile because each can be used in its solo configuration or combined into the composite assembly for other uses. A mechanical coupling mechanism is used to secure the furniture units in the composite assembly configuration. The mechanical coupling can be a latch, magnetic plate, bracket, or rod.

Abstract: A replaceable desk surface system for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface. The replaceable desk surface system includes a sheet member and a hook member extending from an end of the sheet member. The sheet member is comprised of a flat and planar structure that is positionable upon a writing surface of a desk. The hook member engages an end portion of the writing surface. A plurality of fasteners are used to removably secure the sheet member.

Abstract: A wall mounted elevating mechanism that includes a frame and a sliding member arranged therein. The elevating mechanism also includes a support arm extending from the sliding member with a table secured to the support arm. A lifting mechanism is arranged between the frame and the sliding member. A switch is electronically connected to the lifting mechanism.

Abstract: A tilt-adjustable table for a laptop computer to be mounted on a cabinet or similar horizontal surface that has an upward protruding vertical extension at the outside edge. The table contains two side support brackets, each of which is pivotal and folds under the table. The pivotal supports are fastened to the underside of the table and have elongated slotted holes in the pivotal supports to allow the pivotal support and bracket to move forward and backward. The support brackets and pivotal supports slide back under the table and fold under the tilt-adjustable table into a collapsible and portable laptop table. Positioned at the end of the support bracket are height adjustable knobs on lower extended arms, which allow the table to tilt to the proper working angle. Positioned at the end of the support brackets are downwardly protruding lips on upper extended arms, which engages the upward protruding vertical extension of a cabinet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a modular security cage system configured to be disposed over a base surface to secure and maintain equipment within the security cage. The modular security cage includes multiple frame panels with multiple coupling tabs extending within the cage and from each of the multiple frame panels. Each of the frame panels are operable to be modularly coupled to each other to form at least a four-sided cubic shaped cage. Each of the coupling tabs are configured to extend internally within the cubic shaped cage and are operable to be secured to another tab extending from an adjacent one of the frame panels to removably couple each frame panel together to form the cubic shaped cage. In another embodiment, the cage can include at least one pivot shoe configured to suspend the cage above the base surface to allow the cage to pivot upward to provide accessibility therein.

Abstract: A system for combustion and removal of residual carbon within fly ash particles in which the fly ash particles are fed into an array of process units for combustion. The fly ash particles are subjected to heat and motive air such that as the fly ash particles pass through the particulate bed, they are heated to a sufficient temperature to cause the combustion of the residual carbon within the particles. The fly ash particles thereafter are conveyed in a dilute phase for further combustion through the reactor chamber away from the particulate bed and exhausted to an ash capture. The fly ash is then separated from the exhaust air that conveys the ash in its dilute phase with the air being further exhausted and the captured fly ash particles being fed to a feed accumulator for re-injection to the reactor chamber or discharge for further processing.

Abstract: An earth hole coring apparatus and method includes a receptacle with a surrounding sidewall about an axis, with first and second open ends transverse to the axis defining a receptacle interior, and a first open end perimeter less than a second open end perimeter. A plant guide with a second end adjacent to the sidewall and a first end, positioned substantially parallel to the axis and a driving member adjacent to the plant guide and receptacle positioned substantially transverse to the axis, offset to the plant guide with a long and short extension. A handle adjacent to the plant guide is substantially transverse to the axis located between the driving member and first end, being approximately co planar to the driving member, and offset to the plant guide having a long and short extension, the handle long extension opposite the driving member long extension related to the plant guide.

Abstract: A trailer having support wheels and a frame adapted to be hitched to a truck, includes a support track extending longitudinally for supporting an unload conveyor. The conveyor is mounted by a turret to the support track and, thus, to the trailer frame, permitting the turret to move in a fore-to-aft direction, as well as to rotate about the vertical for about 180°, providing flexibility in use as well as transport and storage. A support module, carrying at least one storage container is mounted on the trailer frame. The storage containers may be provided in a number of different sizes and they may be arranged in various configurations suiting the user's needs. The turret is positioned along the track beneath a desired seed container, which may then be unloaded by the conveyor to fill a planter seed box or grain drill, or for other seed handling applications.

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units that are connected to an air moving system for drawing air through an air metering assembly located in each planting unit via a conduit connecting each air metering assembly to an air mover unit. An air blocking system is provided for blocking airflow in the conduit associated with one or more predetermined planting units.

Abstract: An embroidery frame of the present disclosure is provided with an upper frame and a lower frame, both of which clamping a workpiece cloth therebetween, and a clamping unit that presses the upper frame against the lower frame. A projection is formed on an upper surface of the lower frame, wherein a plurality of notched recesses are formed on an outer peripheral surface of the projection. On the other hand a groove capable of being fitted with the projection is formed on a lower surface of the upper frame, wherein a plurality of protrusions capable of being fitted with the notched recesses are formed in the groove.

Abstract: A hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is pivotably mounted on a hook carrier (25). The hook (15) is moved from a working position (X) into a bobbin case withdrawal position by a pivoting movement of the hook carrier (25). The pivoting movement displaces the hook (15) and the bobbin case (17) towards or above the opening which is opened by the flap (13) in the lower arm (13). In this way, the withdrawal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is significantly simplified.

Abstract: An embroidery frame provided with an upper frame, a lower frame that clamps a workpiece cloth with the upper frame, a hinge openably linking the upper and lower frames, a clamping unit that presses the upper frame to the lower frame, an auxiliary frame which is fitted in an inner side of the upper frame and which downwardly presses the workpiece cloth clamped between the upper and lower frames, and a regulating mechanism which is fitted in the upper frame and which regulates the upward movement of the auxiliary frame with respect to the upper frame.

Abstract: A sewing thread containing 30% by weight or more of a poly(trimethylene terephthalate)-based staple fiber, and showing a breaking elongation of 30 to 100% and an instantaneous elastic recovery at a 5% elongation of 30 to 75%. This improved sewing thread has excellent suitability for sewing. With this sewing thread, sewn clothes which give no tight feeling and are highly comfortable to wear can be made.

Abstract: A tucking attachment for a sewing machine having a tucking blade with one end positioned adjacent material and a tucking blade drive with an output shaft mechanically coupled to the tucking blade. A control, connected to the tucking blade drive, is operable to command the tucking blade drive to move the tucking blade through a programmable displacement to form a tuck in the material adjacent a presser foot of the sewing machine. Thereafter, the sewing machine is operated to sew a number of stitches in the tuck, and the tucking blade is then retracted. Repeating the above cycle of operation permits successive tucks of different lengths to be formed in the material.

Abstract: A lifting arrangement for lifting boats 2 off the water and for putting boats 2 onto the water is provided, which comprises a crane 8, 9, 27 and pallets or cassettes 16 to be arranged under the hull of a boat 2 to be lifted or put down, connected to the crane. These lifting elements can be lowered below the floating boat, with preferably centering elements 41, 42 being provided for aligning the boat 2 in reference to a lifting element 16 positioned underneath.

Abstract: A rudder control device for a boat can include a handle position sensor for detecting an operation angle of a handle. An engine control unit can be provided for receiving a detection signal from the handle position sensor. A motor can be provided for receiving a control signal from the engine control unit to drive a steering member to a predetermined rotation angle corresponding to the operation angle. The engine control unit can receive a signal from a speed sensor for detecting a boat speed to control an upper limit of the rotation angle to be smaller when the boat speed is higher than a predetermined value than when not.

Abstract: A ramp assembly for a pontoon boat includes a pair of ramp support members, at least one of a roller and a guide bar, and a ramp. The ramp support members are positioned beneath a deck of the pontoon boat and include a vertically-oriented portion. The at least one of the roller and the guide bar is mounted to the vertically-oriented portion of each ramp support member. The ramp includes a pair of side rails, each side rail positioned on a side of a ramp walkway, the side rails each having an upper rail member and a lower rail member joined by a web and forming an outboard pocket. The ramp is received between the ramp support members such that the at least one of the roller and the guide bar mounted to each vertically-oriented portion is positioned in the outboard pocket of each side rail.

Abstract: An attractive wake tower assembly of a unique, generally U-Shaped configuration that can be readily pivotally mounted on powerboats of various constructions to enable the wake tower assembly to be pivoted from an upstanding to a lowered position. The wake tower assembly is of a high-strength, simple construction that does not interfere with the visibility of the boat operator. Each of the side members of the assembly has an upper portion and a lower portion, each of which is generally oval in cross section. The lower portion of each of the side members have a first width and the upper portion of each of the side members have a first width; and a bight portion interconnecting the upper portions of the sides, the bight portion being generally circular in cross section.

Abstract: A whistle 1 generates and transmits whistle information when the whistle is blown, and a lamp apparatus 2 receives a radio signal transmitted from whistle 1, demodulates whistle information, and performs illumination of a lamp in accordance with the intensity of the sound of the whistle based on the whistle information. Thus, the fact that the whistle has been blown, and the strength with which it has been blown, can be ascertained visually. By this means, a whistle can be provided that enables a hearing-impaired person to recognize that the whistle has been blown, and to concentrate on playing without anxiety.

Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus capable of generating a plasma in a processing chamber accommodating therein a substrate to plasma-process the substrate, a component disposed in the processing chamber includes an identification indicia formed with one or more symbols indicated by arranging a plurality of dotted recesses on a surface of the component. The dotted recesses are of a substantially circular shape in a plane view and a substantial U-shape in a sectional view. The life span of the component can be detected based on a status of the identification indicia.

Abstract: A fluid supply assembly having a measuring guide comprising a fluid container, a lid, and a measuring guide. A method of measuring fluid components in a fluid supply assembly is also described.

Abstract: In a vapor phase growth apparatus for performing a vapor phase growth of a silicon epitaxial layer on a main surface of a silicon single crystal substrate while heating the silicon single crystal substrate placed on a pocket formed on a susceptor, from both sides, the pocket has an outer peripheral side part which supports a rear surface of the silicon single crystal substrate and an inner peripheral side part which is kept in a state of being more recessed than the outer peripheral side part in the inside of the outer peripheral side part, and the susceptor has a warped inverted U-shaped longitudinal sectional shape.

Abstract: SiC is a very stable substance, and it is difficult to control the condition of a SiC surface to be suitable for crystal growth in conventional Group III nitride crystal growing apparatuses. This problem is solved as follows. The surface of a SiC substrate 1 is rendered into a step-terrace structure by performing a heating process in an atmosphere of HCl gas. The surface of the SiC substrate 1 is then treated sequentially with aqua regia, hydrochloric acid, and hydrofluoric acid. A small amount of silicon oxide film formed on the surface of the SiC substrate 1 is etched so as to form a clean SiC surface 3 on the substrate surface. The SiC substrate 1 is then installed in a high-vacuum apparatus and the pressure inside is maintained at ultrahigh vacuum (such as 10?6 to 10?8 Pa). In the ultrahigh vacuum state, a process of irradiating the surface with a Ga atomic beam 5 at time t1 at temperature of 800° C. or lower and performing a heating treatment at 800° C. or higher is repeated at least once.

Abstract: A gas reaction system is disclosed which comprises a vaporizer (230) for generating a reaction gas by vaporizing a liquid material and a reaction chamber (221A) wherein the reaction gas is reacted. The vaporizer (230) is integrally formed with a component member which defines the reaction chamber (221A). The reaction gas generated in the vaporizer (230) is directly introduced into the reaction chamber (221A). The vaporization chamber (232) of the vaporizer (230) is a space between an upper plate (230A) and a cap (230B) attached to the upper surface of the upper plate (230A). A narrow passage (233) is formed between the cap (230B) and the upper plate (230A) which passage (233) communicates with the vaporization chamber (232).

Abstract: An apparatus for scraping the surface of a sink roll in a molten metal coating process comprises a support member having a pair of linearly movable arms supported thereon. The support member depends from a bridge structure spanning a continuous metal coating line, and a pair or arms, the arms being disposed on opposite sides of said support member. Each arm has a scraper assembly portion attached thereto. Each scraper assembly portion has two blades affixed thereto, a forward scraper blade and a rear scraper blade, with a connecting portion connecting the two blades. The connecting portion also has a first pivot point for attaching the connecting portion to the arm associated with the scraper assembly portion, the first pivot point being disposed between said forward and rear scraper blades for following the radial contours of the roll surface. A second pivot point permits the blades to follow the crown of the roll.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for thermal spraying (1) including a spray gun (2) with a burner (3), wherein an operating media (5) can be supplied to the spray gun (2) via a feed line (4), and a base part (6) which is in communication with a supply unit (8) for the operating medium (5) via a supply line (7). A releasable coupling device (9) is provided, with the feed line (4) including an adapter part (10) such that the adapter part (10) can be connected to the base part (6) by means of the releasable coupling device (9).

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus having an air curtain located in a door entrance thereof. The air curtain is generated by an air curtain generator located in the door entrance of the apparatus. The air curtain typically flows into a discharge pipe located in the door entrance opposite the air curtain generator.

Abstract: A metal atomic layer and an oxygen atomic layer are formed in this order by ALD, followed by rapid heating through RTA (Rapid Thermal Annealing). This cycle of steps is repeated to form a high dielectric constant film.

Abstract: A positioning board used in processes of Plasma Enhanced CVD (PECVD) for positioning a heater line on a heater block includes a pressing portion at an underside thereof and a notch is defined in the pressing portion. The heater line is engaged with the notch when the positioning board is pressed on the heater block so as to secure the heater line.

Abstract: This invention includes substrate susceptors which receive substrates to be deposited upon. In one implementation, a substrate susceptor includes a body having a substrate receiving side. The substrate receiving side has a face having a substrate receiving recess formed therein. The recess has an outer peripheral sidewall. At least three projections extend outwardly from a portion of the face. The projections respectively comprise a radially inner sidewall which extends outwardly from the recess outer peripheral sidewall to a projection upper surface. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.

Abstract: A one-piece or otherwise unitary annular shim member made from a perforated metallic material is used to maintain a space between stacked annular preforms during a manufacturing process, such as densification. The metallic material used preferably can withstand at least the temperatures encountered during densification. The one-piece structure advantageously simplifies the arrangement of the preforms in a process chamber and causes less deformation in the preforms. In one example, the shim member is made from a metallic mesh and may utilize a crimped weave structure.

Abstract: A susceptor (2) in which a semiconductor substrate (W) is supported approximately horizontally in a pocket (2c) when performing a vapor phase growth of a single crystal thin film on a front surface of the semiconductor substrate (W), and in which the pocket (2c) comprises an outer peripheral pocket portion (20) to support the semiconductor substrate (W) and a central side pocket portion (21) which is formed inside the outer peripheral side pocket portion (20) to be concave from the outer peripheral side pocket portion (20), wherein the outer peripheral side pocket portion (20) comprises a substrate supporting surface (20a) which is inclined with respect to a horizontal surface to be lowered toward a central side from an outer peripheral side of the pocket (2c), and a region of the substrate supporting surface (20a) excluding at least an inner peripheral edge supports a portion of a rear surface of the semiconductor substrate (W) which is inside an outer peripheral edge of the semiconductor substrate (W).