Abstract: A shield for a fry pot includes a sheet of rectangular, pliable metal that may be formed in a cylindrical shaping to overlap edges of the shield to create an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the fry pot. A series of holes in the metal are provided for inserting at least one pair of supports therethrough. At least one of the supports extends through overlapping holes in the shield to secure it in place against an upper edge of a sidewall of the fry pot.

Abstract: A cupcake shot glass system comprising: a shot glass; a connector affixed to a bottom surface of the shot glass; and a bake cup liner affixable to the connector. A method of individualizing a cup cake shot glass system. The method comprises: choosing a size; choosing a theme; choosing a flavor; choosing a topping; and choosing a liquid medium. Also, a method also relates to a method of individualizing a cup cake shot glass system comprising: choosing a theme and size for the cupcake shot glass system; choosing a syrup; and choosing sprinkles, whipped cream and club soda.

Abstract: At least one removable accessory foodstuff holder is inserted into one slot of a conventional automatic toaster. When in place the foodstuff holder shields one side of a foodstuff from direct exposure to infrared radiation from one of the toaster slot's two opposing heating element and exposes the other side of said foodstuff to the direct infrared radiation emitted from second heating element of the toaster. The side, shielded from direct infrared radiation of said foodstuff, is heated by heat conducted to it from the shielded toasting element. A heat insulating means is provided to facilitate the insertion and removal of said foodstuff holder. The holder is useful for the toasting and heating of bagels, rolls, bread, pretzels, waffles and similar foodstuffs fabricated for conventional toasters.

Abstract: A coffee maker is disclosed, having at least one coffee bean container adapted to receive whole coffee beans and a brewing module including a brewing chamber for brewing a coffee beverage by means of hot brewing water. The coffee bean container is subdivided into two compartments, whereby an individual coffee grinder assembly is assigned to each compartment. The outlets of the coffee grinder assemblies open into a common feeding channel serving for filling the brewing chamber with ground coffee. The coffee maker further comprises a slide controller serving for preselecting the proportional amount of coffee beans to be discharged from the particular compartment and ground by the coffee grinder assembly assigned to the particular compartment. With such a coffee maker, a coffee beverage can be prepared, using different blends of freshly ground coffee beans.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for interfacing the vents and display parts of a fruit ripening display are provided. In one aspect, a fruit ripening display comprises one or more display parts, one or more vents, and a butter interface that comprises an air flow channeler. In another aspect, a fruit ripening display comprises one or more display parts, one or more vents, and a buffer interface that is grooved to accept at least one of said one or more fruit ripening display parts.

Abstract: A locking system for an appliance has lid and feed chute locking components that include a spring-biased, ramp surfaced pivoting arm that is adapted to be activated to extend or retract a rod that activates or de-activates a motor drive of a food processor. The arm is activated by rotational movement of the lid relative to the bowl, as an extension member attached to the lid, which is activated by insertion of the plunger, extends downwardly from the lid and engages the ramp surface of the pivoting arm when the lid is rotated. Thus, the plunger can remain inside of the food chute of the lid while the lid is removed or replaced.

Abstract: Treatments for input fluids involve contacting a treatment fluid with the input fluid while maintaining substantial separation of the fluids. This contacting occurs in a reaction vessel having the treatment fluid disposed on one side of a porous metal membrane and the input fluid disposed on the other side of the porous metal membrane. Treatments can include disinfection and preservation of the input fluid and/or extraction of solutes from the input fluid.

Abstract: A device for introducing a liquid, such as brine, into an animal product, such as meat, ham and the like, comprises a mounting member on which the product can be arranged and a holder at some distance from the mounting member. The holder bears hollow needles oriented transversely with respect to the mounting member and can be moved to and fro transversely to the mounting member for inserting the needles into the product or, alternatively, for extracting the needles from the product. Said needles have at least one discharge orifice near their free end and one feed orifice at some distance from said free end and are accommodated in the holder such that they can be displaced in the longitudinal direction between a position projecting relatively far out of the holder, in which the feed orifices are blocked, and a position projecting relatively less far out of the holder, in which the feed orifices have a flow connection to a liquid supply. The liquid supply comprises channels located in the holder.

Abstract: This is the abstract of the technical disclosure for application Ser. No. 11/078,519. This item, which we are trying to patent involves using a hydraulic pressure switch to control inoculant applicators used in baling high moisture alfalfa and other crops. The pressure switch controls a relay that is supplied by a 12-volt source from a tractor. When the moisture content of the product is increased by humidity or dew, the bailer decreases the amount of hydraulic pressure required to make a consistent bale of hay. This added moisture is harmful because it can cause a fire hazard when stacked. The pressure switch responds to the change in hydraulic pressure. This, in turn, activates a relay that switches on the inoculant applicator which allows inoculant to be applied only when moisture content requires it. The application helps to prevent moisture from causing mold, creating heat and causing a fire, or greatly reducing the protein content of the bailed product.

Abstract: Embodiments of subcombination and the fruit extraction device of the present invention provide for fruit juice extraction where synchronized and concentric elements press a fruit, such as an orange, without crushing the peel, by this avoiding the dispersion of acids from the peel, favoring the retention of juice having lower acid levels. Embodiments of the subcombination and the fruit extraction device of which it is a portion shear the peel in multiple slivers, at the same time compressing the fruit. In an exemplary embodiment, a subcombination comprises a fixed and a mobile peeler, each having radially extending blades that form a space within which a fruit may be positioned for juice extraction, and a perforating filtering tube within the fixed peeler, and a piston adapted to pass through the lumen of the perforating filtering tube to cyclically clean it of the residues of a compressed fruit prior to extraction of the next fruit.

Abstract: The plant consists of an Archimedes screw in where the water arrives and into which arrive the working waste such us tomato-peel, seeds, molds and impurities that then gravitationally arrive into a cyclone with water where a first separation is actuated such as the tomato-peels float and stay on the surface whereas the other waster precipitate on the bottom. Actuated the peel/water separation, through a separation filter said peels arrive to a second separation filter, to a slanting collecting line and to a compacting device. Then the peels arrive to a collecting tank where are mixed with the juice of the tomato to arrive then, peels and juice, to a first disintegrator device, to a second disintegrator device, to a collecting tank to a transfering pump and at the end to a de-aerator that, eliminated air, sends the product to the homogenizer and at the end to a concentrator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile crusher and related method for crushing objects and containers such as 55-gallon drums. The apparatus includes a crusher head and crusher base, each of which are quickly and easily attached to a forklift. When actuated, the forks of the forklift drive the crusher base and object resting on it into the crusher head, thereby crushing the object. The apparatus may be configured to accommodate different sizes of forklifts and may include an optional device to puncture an object or container at the onset of the crushing action.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method and system for labeling a mail piece, and more specifically, to the application of variable sized labels to mail pieces based on the contents of the label and real-time mail processing information. More particularly, the present approach involves calculating expected label preparation time based on configuration of a labeler and printer timing information and/or real-time performance measurements to determine execution of information content printing, label feeding and cutting.

Abstract: A printing system configured to print an image onto a deformable cast polymer article comprising: (a) means for supporting a deformable cast polymer article in preparation for printing thereon, the means for supporting comprising a pressure platen, the deformable cast polymer comprising a finished surface to be printed on and a secondary surface; (b) an image transfer medium located contiguous with the finished surface, the image transfer medium configured to produce the image on the finished surface upon transfer of an ink image, comprising one or more inks, supported by the image transfer medium; (c) means for applying pressure to the deformable cast polymer article in the form of a deformable pressure applicator, such as a flexible membrane, the means for applying being flexible and configured to deform and conform to a surface of the deformable cast polymer article, and to cause an opposing surface of the deformable cast polymer article, under heat, to inelastically deform and conform to the pressure plat

Abstract: A frame assembly is made up of a number of strips and a frame member, which has a channel defined by side walls and a bottom wall. A first strip located in the channel has a terminal end section defined by a return flange so that the terminal end section surrounds the peripheral edge of a rigid stainless-steel screen. The wall has projections and recesses which cooperate with respective recesses and projections in the first strip to position the first strip and inhibit its removal. A locking strip and the wall have cooperating oppositely directed teeth to drive the locking strip into position and prevent its removal without destroying the teeth. Both strips have a screen contact region made up of ridges. The first strip is made from soft PVC while the second strip is made from rigid PVC or a co-extrusion being softer on the screen contact side.

Abstract: Printing cylinder supporting unit for a printing machine, with a supporting frame (27) and supporting means mounted on said supporting frame for rotatably supporting one of several printing cylinders (1), which are designed so that in the operating state they make contact along a contact line (6) with a substrate (3) that is to be printed, which printing cylinders (1) can have different diameters, the supporting means comprising at least three supporting bearings (11.1, 12.1, 13.1), each of which interacts at the position of a bearing point with the bearing surface (5) of a bearing ring fixed concentrically on the printing cylinder (1). The bearing points lie on a common circle with variable diameter.

Abstract: A roller rotary drive transmitting apparatus includes an internal gear, sun gear, at least one planet gear, carrier, anilox roller, and controller. The internal gear is rotatably driven by a printing press motor. The sun gear is rotatably driven by an anilox roller motor. The planet gear meshes with the sun gear and internal gear. The carrier rotatably supports the planet gear and rotates around the sun gear when at least one of the internal gear and sun gear rotates. The roller is connected to the carrier and rotates upon rotation of the carrier. The controller controls the anilox roller motor in an operative state when the printing press motor is kept stopped.

Abstract: A device for transporting sheets in recto or verso printing operation has tongs grippers each with upper and lower grippers. The upper gripper, or rigid gripper, that forms the gripper pad can be locked directly or indirectly in recto printing operation.

Abstract: This invention provides a stamp capable of matching a selectable print face and a fixed print face on a same plane easily. A damper member 300 is provided between a rear end 124 of a base portion 120 of a fixed print portion 100 and a collar 203 of a supporting case 201 of a movable print portion 200. A print face 111 of the fixed print portion 100 movable relative to a main body case 2 is projected from a print face 211 of the movable print portion 200 immovable relative to the main body case 2 in a stamping direction. At the time of stamping, the print face 111 makes contact with a stamping object ahead of the print face 211 and due to a reaction force from a stamping object, a damper member 300 softer than the fixed print member 112 is compressed more than the fixed print member 112.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printing head for nano patterning including a manifold for accommodating a liquid printing material, a cartridge with an injection chamber communicating with the manifold, and a sample holder for patterning installed outside the injection chamber of the cartridge.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving print quality in a rotary offset press includes a variable speed servo motor for selectively applying a driving or braking action to a form roller in contact with a plate cylinder. The servo motor may be directly coupled to the form roller by a belt drive independent of the press drive and controlled to maintain a selected surface speed differential between the plate cylinder and the form roller during printing.

Abstract: A printing method in which printing is performed by including a mechanical sheet material between a printing plate material, which is provided with a hydrophilic layer and an image forming functional layer on the one surface of a plastic support and a back-coat layer on the other surface, and a plate drum of a printing machine, wherein the surface specific restance of the back coat layer side of said printing plate material is 1×109?2×1013 ?and the surface specific resistance of the surface of said mechanical sheet material in contact with the printing plate material is 1×109?2×1015 ?.

Abstract: A reusable printing form is treated after printing. The printing form has a substrate provided with amphiphilic molecules and it is cleaned to remove printing ink and provided with amphiphilic molecules, for fresh printing in the course of a reimaging process. Here, the printing form is provided with amphiphilic molecules in the course of the reimaging process substantially before cleaning to remove the printing ink.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anodization process of a long-length aluminum plate, employing an anodization apparatus comprising an electrolyte tank charged with an electrolytic solution, and provided in the electrolytic solution, an anode, a cathode and an electric insulator with an opening which forms a current flow section, the electric insulator being provided between the anode and the cathode, the process comprising the steps of providing a long-length aluminum plate between the cathode and the electric insulator in the electrolytic solution, and anodizing the long-length aluminum plate by supplying current between the anode and the long-length aluminum plate through the current flow section, whereby an anodization layer is formed on the aluminum plate surface on the side facing the cathode, wherein 5(%)?S(%)?30(%) and 0.2?T(mm)?6×S?0.

Abstract: A method for making a negative-working, heat-sensitive printing plate precursor capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and/or infrared light, including the steps of (i) providing a support having a surface comprising titanium, (ii) modifying the surface by producing an oxide of titanium following the steps of (1) anodizing the support and (2) annealing the anodized support under reduced pressure. Additionally, a method for making a negative-working, heat-sensitive printing plate precursor capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and/or infrared light, including the steps of (i) providing a support having a surface including titanium, (ii) modifying the surface by producing an oxide of titanium following the steps of (1) etching the support and (2) anodizing the etched support.

Abstract: In a method and device to generate a print image on a carrier material, a surface of a print carrier is covered with a layer of a fountain solution which is one of ink-repelling and ink-attracting. Ink-attracting and ink-repelling regions are generated via structuring. Ink is applied that adheres to the ink-attracting regions and that is not absorbed by the ink-repelling regions. The applied ink is transferred onto the carrier material. To structure, radiation of a lamp is directed toward the print carrier surface and is controlled via a control element with a control signal.

Abstract: The method of making a luminescent pattern comprises the steps of: subdividing the pattern into an array (2) comprising a plurality of non-overlapping cells (3); on the basis of at least two luminescent materials that emit radiation of different colors when they are excited, and for each cell, determining a dot of luminescent material having dimensions that are no greater than the dimensions of the cell, and having a color that is appropriate for the radiation from adjacent dots in combination to reconstitute a corresponding zone of the pattern; and printing the dots (4) as determined in this way in the corresponding cells of the array. The invention also relates to a luminescent pattern comprising a series of non-overlapping luminescent dots of at least two luminescent materials that emit different colors when they are excited, at least some of the dots emitting colors that combine to form at least a third color.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus 10 including a vapor generating unit 371 which generates a mixed gas consisting of an organic solvent vapor and an inert gas by bubbling the inert gas in the organic solvent; support means for supporting a plurality of substrates to be vertically arranged in parallel at equal pitches; a processing vessel 15 which accommodates multiple substrates supported by the support means; a lid 30 for covering the upper opening of the processing vessel; jet nozzles 33 provided in the lid 30; and first piping 3712, 342, 3421, and 3422 which causes the vapor generating unit and the jet nozzles to communicate with each other. In the substrate processing apparatus 10, the first piping and the jet nozzles are respectively equipped with heaters, and the heaters are controlled by means of dry gas containing organic solvent mists of submicron size being emitted from the jet nozzles.

Abstract: A method for implementing a secure printing campaign to thwart counterfeiting is provided. The method includes the steps of selecting a first secure print technology and a second secure print technology that is distinct from the first secure print technology, selecting a first secure print variable for the first secure print technology and a second secure print variable for the second secure print technology, and establishing a first plurality of discrete values for the first secure print variable and a second plurality of discrete values for the second secure print variable.

Abstract: A method for the open-loop or closed-loop control of a process for the production of printed copies, is disclosed. A printing material being printed and subsequently further processed in order to produce printed copies, the printing material being moved through at least one printing unit of a press in order to print a static or unchanging printed image. The printing material is printed with dynamic or changing open-loop or closed-loop control data, for this purpose the printing material being moved through at least one printing device synchronized with the, or each, printing unit, and the open-loop or closed-loop control data being read from or on the printing material and being used for the open-loop or closed-loop control of the printing process and/or further processing process.

Abstract: The tack of an ink that is used in a printing group of a rotating printing press, or the temperature of a rotating component in the printing group is selected or controlled. This selection or control is accomplished in a manner so that optimal printing is achieved.

Abstract: The tack of an ink that is used in a printing group of a rotating printing press, or the temperature of a rotating component in the printing group is selected or controlled. This selection or control is accomplished in a manner so that optimal printing is achieved.

Abstract: A method of controlling register when overprinting a plurality of separated colors, includes adjusting with register adjusting devices the position of image fields produced with the separated colors on a print carrier, so that the image fields are in register with one another. The position of all of the image fields on the print carrier are continuously changed simultaneously in the same direction by an equal amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an igniter assembly including an igniter main body accommodated in an igniter collar, the igniter main body fixed within the igniter collar by a resin, the igniter collar having at least a cylindrical wall and an annular protruding portion protruding inward from a part of the cylindrical wall, the resin charged so as to extend from a position sandwiching the annular protruding portion from the upper and lower directions up to the same height as an upper end of the cylindrical wall, but not to cover an outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical wall.

Abstract: A self-supporting air tube for blasting and method of blasting rock using the air tube. The air tube includes an air bladder, a pair of support wings and an inlet. The air bladder has a diameter smaller than that of a blasting hole and extends longitudinally. The support wings extend from the outside of the air bladder symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the air bladder so as to surround the air bladder and have certain widths. The inlet is attached to the upper fusion-welded portion of the air bladder to inject air into the air bladder. The total diameter of the air tube is smaller than the diameter of the blasting hole, and the air tube is inserted into the blasting hole and self-supported on a wall of the blasting hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus capable of influencing explosive energy during wellbore applications. In one embodiment, a cap or other interfering element may be arranged proximate to an explosive charge prior to detonation. The size and positioning of the element with respect to the explosive charge may be manipulated to achieve an optimum explosive orientation. A ring element having a bore therethrough may be utilized for directing the explosive energy of the charge upon detonation.

Abstract: A flare distributor for distributing a flare. The flare distributor includes a base defining a base aperture. A is rotatably mounted to the base. The defines a aperture, the including a flap rotatably mounted in proximity to the aperture. The flap is rotatable between a closed configuration wherein the flap blocks at least in part a aperture and an open configuration wherein the flap substantially frees the aperture. The is rotatable between a holding configuration wherein the aperture is substantially blocked by the base and a releasing configuration wherein the aperture is substantially in register with the base aperture. Flare receptacles extend substantially upwardly from the substantially in register with the aperture.

Abstract: An elongate explosive charge element (25), said explosive charge element (25) including a flexible frangible cutting sheet (26) and an explosive agent (27) said charge element (25) adapted to the penetration of a barrier structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a projectile (1) for non-lethal ammunition of a body that is composed of a first portion (2) and a second portion (4). Said first portion (2) has a larger mass that the second portion (4), so as to increase the stability of the projectile (1). In addition, the projectile (1) has a strangulation (5) that connects the first portion (2) to the second portion, wherein the first portion (2) is formed by two rings (3), and the two rings (3) are interconnected by an annular groove (6), and wherein the end opposite the strangulation (50 of the second portion (4) has an annular base (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a transfer technique that can improve the transfer ability when reinforcing and expanding the transfer system, with effectively using the existing system. The transfer system includes tracks that link a plurality of manufacturing equipments, a plurality of carriers having different performances that run on the tracks to transfer objects between the manufacturing equipments and the like in a factory space having a plurality of manufacturing equipments, and the plurality of carriers having different performances are simultaneously provided and run on the same tracks. The plurality of carriers are composed of old carriers and new carriers that provided together and run depending on their own performances (running performance such as running speed, acceleration/deceleration, and the like and transfer performance such as transfer speed and the like).

Abstract: A transport system for providing increased capacity to move individuals and freight while still accommodating the individual needs of passengers and freight movers to travel to unique destinations. The transit system including a car including a set of switching wheels that are designed to engage with a set of switching rails, the switching wheels being moveable to selectively engage with the switching rails to either maintain the car on the track or switch the car off of the track. The car having to capability to travel on the relatively high-speed track and on a conventional surface street.

Abstract: A railroad car adapted for open-top transport of materials including a receptacle for receiving a selected material. The receptacle is defined vertically by a floor, defined laterally by first and second sidewalls having a height and extending at an angle from the floor and defined longitudinally by first and second end-walls having a height and extending at an angle from the floor. A lateral baffle disposed within the receptacle between the first and second sidewalls laterally partitions the receptacle into a plurality of cavities for reducing aerodynamic drag during open-top motion of the railroad car.

Abstract: A multi-component kit and method is provided to restore a plastic material, and in particular, the plastic lens covers over the headlights and taillights of an automobile. The multi-component kit includes a pretreatment formulation, a resurfacing formulation, and a restoration formulation. Each formulation is structured for application to the plastic lens covers by hand, thereby eliminating the need for specialized equipment or training. The method includes application of each formulation to the plastic lens covers using clean, lint free applicators. The pretreatment formulation is applied to clean the plastic lens covers and to prepare them for application of the resurfacing formulation, which repairs scratches and removes discoloration. The restoration formulation is applied to restore a high gloss shine to the plastic lens covers as well as to protect the plastic lens covers from the elements such as dust, dirt, and/or ultra-violet radiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxidized modified pigments and dispersions as well as methods of preparing them. Also disclosed are aqueous inkjet ink compositions comprising oxidized modified pigments.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to ink sets ink-jet imaging, including ink sets having six ink-jet inks. In one embodiment, the ink set can comprise a black ink including a first organic solvent system, a cyan ink including a second organic solvent system, a magenta ink including a third organic solvent system, and a yellow ink including a fourth organic solvent system. In this embodiment, at least two of the organic solvent systems are different. The first organic solvent system can include a first organic solvent and a second organic solvent. The second and third organic solvent systems can include the first organic solvent and a third organic solvent. The fourth organic solvent system can include the second organic solvent and a fourth organic solvent. These solvent systems, and others, can also be used to prepare various dye sets that are dye specific.

Abstract: An ink stock solution contains at least a dye and a colorless planar compound having more than ten delocalization ? electrons in one molecule, and an ink composition is manufactured with the same ink stock solution.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, an ink-jet ink can comprise a metallized phthalocyanine dye and a liquid vehicle carrying the dye. The liquid vehicle can include an amine additive present in the ink-jet ink at an effective concentration to cause improvement of ozone fastness. The improvement can be determined by comparing the ozone fastness of the ink-jet ink with a control ink-jet ink that does not include the amine additive.

Abstract: A mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; L is optionally substituted C1-20 alkylene, alkyenylene or alkynylene, optionally interrupted by —O—, —NH— or —S—; R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R5 is H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic ring system; 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 only to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring. Also novel compositions and inks, ink-jet printing processes, printed images and cartridges.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1): CuPc?-(SO3M)x?-(SO2NH2)y??Formula (1) wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; M is a cation; x and y each independently have an average value of from 0.5 to 3.5; (x+y)=4; and the sulfo and sulfonamide substituents are attached to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also ink-jet printing processes, printed images, ink-jet printers and ink-jet cartridges.