Abstract: Influence of drift of a metal band in a band saw is corrected, so that an intended shape can be easily cut out. In a band saw of cutting a workpiece using a flexible metal band, an auxiliary device used in cutting the workpiece includes a body that is disposed on a surface of a work table of the band saw, and has a passage portion of the metal band at one end; a correction mechanism interposed between the body and the work table to shift a direction of the body in a direction deviated from a virtual cutting line by the metal band to correct deviation of a cutting direction by the metal band; and a clamp unit for clamping the body to the work table; wherein part of the body having a shifted direction is parallel to a direction of feeding the workpiece to the metal band.

Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for scribing a substrate into discrete substrates in use for a flat panel display, including a supporting plate, a magnetic force generating unit provided to the supporting plate, generating a magnetic force with an electric current supplied from a control unit to produce a linear force along the length of the magnetic force generating unit, an ascending/descending block fixed to the magnetic force generating unit, moving up and down by virtue of the linear force produced by the magnetic force generating unit; a scribing wheel provided to the ascending/descending block, scribing a substrate, and a distance-measuring unit which senses a distance which the ascending/descending block travels and transits information on the traveled distance to the control unit which controls operation of the magnetic force generating unit.

Abstract: A gaming device having a sound generating device operable to produce a background sound. The gaming device tracks play session events and determines when the tracked events meet a designated characteristic or parameter. The gaming device modifies the background sound based on whether designated tracked events occur.

Abstract: A damper for an upright piano is provided for improving sound stopping capabilities and consequently improving sequential touching capabilities without adversely affecting a key touch feeling. The damper lever for an upright piano is pressed against a vibrating string to stop the vibration in response to a released key, in order to stop sound which has been generated from the vibrating string. The damper lever comprises a molding molded by a continuous fiber method and made of a thermoplastic resin containing long fibers for reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guitar comprising a resonant cavity, a fretboard, a headstock and a neck, of which the fretboard is provided between the resonant cavity and the headstock, the neck is fixed at one side of the resonant cavity, and the fretboard extends to the lower portion of the resonant cavity; a first fretboard portion of the fretboard has a width adapted to receive a plurality of strings, and a second fretboard portion of the fretboard has a width adapted to receive the plurality of strings and a treble string; there is a first hole in a position where the second fretboard portion joins the first fretboard portion, and there is a second hole in the headstock near the first fretboard portion; the neck has a groove which is formed between the first hole and the second hole, and through which the treble string provided on the second fretboard portion enters the first hole and exits from the second hole to be wound to a peghead at the headstock.

Abstract: This mute is simple in design and makes it easy for soft practice with warm tone.

Abstract: A stringed musical instrument includes a string mounting arrangement that enables multiple strings to be maintained in relative tune as the pitch of the strings is simultaneously varied. In one embodiment, a composite musical string comprises multiple segments, each segment having a different density, but the composite string will maintain substantially the same tension throughout its length. As the tension is increased or decreased, the pitch of the instrument changes, but the relative tuning between the strings remains. In another embodiment, a tuning knob simultaneously applies a different linear adjustment to adjacent strings, thus changing the tension in each string according to a relative pattern so as to maintain relative tuning between the strings.

Abstract: A guitar pick package comprises a single sheet of paper cardboard that is specially die-cut and folded to form a combination CD retaining pocket and guitar-pick retaining pocket album. Three major sections with three connecting folds provide a retaining pocket for a CD, a connection, and an album page with retaining pockets for several guitar picks. The guitar pick album page comprises three layers. A middle layer has cutouts that fit around the edges of each guitar pick, a back support retains the edges of the picks but allows them to be pressed out through a front retainer. The corresponding cutouts in the front retainer allow insertion and hold the points of the guitar picks.

Abstract: An outlet cover has a felt pad, a paper pad, a coat, an echo cap and a fastener. The paper pad is attached to the felt pad. The coat is mounted on and encloses the felt pad and the paper pad. The echo cap is attached to an outside of the coat and is made of porcelain clay. The fastener extends through the felt pad, the paper pad, the coat and the echo cap to securely combine the pads, the echo cap and the coat together. The porcelain echo cap does not become oxidized and has a smooth surface to improve the timbre of the sound issued from the wind instrument.

Abstract: A pedal device for a drum includes a base plate, a pedal, a chain, a pivot shaft, a beater, and an extension coil spring. When the pedal is freed from a depressed state, the urging force of the extension coil spring returns the beater from an operation position to a suspended position and returns the pedal to a standby position. A compression coil spring is arranged between the pedal and the base plate.

Abstract: A guitar tuner imbedded into an electric guitar, with the display hidden underneath a control knob. The display, a clear plastic cylinder containing a single character LCD and a tri-color LED, is revealed, and the activated, when said knob is pulled outwards from the guitar.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for providing music file search function. The apparatus includes an input unit that receives an input of an attribute of a music file to be played, an extract unit that extracts a characteristic segment from the music file according to the input attribute, a 3D-sound generating unit that generates 3D sound from the characteristic segment of the music file along a spatial axis corresponding to the attribute, and an output unit that outputs the 3D sound. The method includes the steps of inputting an attribute of a music file to be played, searching a characteristic segment of the music file according to the input attribute, generating 3D sound from the characteristic segment of the music file along a spatial-axis corresponding to the attribute, and outputting the 3D sound.

Abstract: A device for mixing the outputs of two sensors. The device includes a first input for receiving a signal from at least one first sensor, a second input for receiving a signal from at least one second sensor, a low pass filter for passing signal components of the first input signal below a first frequency, a high pass filter for passing signal components of the second input signal above a second frequency and a mixing circuit for combining the signals passed by the low pass filter and the high pass filter to form a combined output signal. The mixing device may be incorporated into a pre-amplifier for use with an electrified acoustic guitar, or other acoustic stringed instrument, having an under saddle sensor and a second sensor attached to a body portion of the guitar, such as the soundboard. In this way, lower frequencies are taken from the under saddle sensor and higher frequencies are taken from the body/soundboard sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fume extractor (10) for extracting fumes from a bore (12) of a barrel (14) of a gun and comprising an annular main reservoir (16); an annular inlet reservoir (18); and an annular auxiliary reservoir (20), all concentrically surrounding the barrel (14) and being in communication with each other and the bore (12). The inlet reservoir (18) is sandwiched between the main reservoir (16) and the barrel (14). The auxiliary reservoir (20) is sandwiched between the main reservoir (16) and the barrel (14) and is located adjacent the inlet reservoir (18) on a muzzle brake end thereof. The arrangement is such that the main reservoir (16) is pressurised when the gun is fired and such that the fumes in the bore (12) are extracted by the release of pressure in the main and auxiliary reservoirs (16) and (20), after the projectile has left the barrel (14).

Abstract: A retractable inner barrel structure of a bolt includes a bolt handle which is installed inside a latching groove of a flexible outer barrel with a fixing pin and a spring, and is passed through a gliding groove of a gun barrel, so as to be fixed into a restraining part of the gliding groove, upon pulling back the flexible outer barrel. A retractable inner barrel is located inside the flexible outer barrel, and is provided with two racks at two sides of the retractable inner barrel. Moreover, a spring for fixing a gun barrel shroud is mounted on one of the racks, and a pillar and a seat are also located inside the retractable inner barrel. The gun barrel shroud is provided with a latching groove and an adjusting device including a poking switch for adjusting a trajectory is also installed inside the gun barrel shroud.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a countermeasure system having a substantially vertical launch tube that is at least generally rotatable about a vertical reference axis that extends through and along a length of the launch tube. This rotation capability of the launch tube may be used to affect an aiming of an associated countermeasure cartridge at least generally disposed therein. One or both the launch tube and countermeasure cartridge of this countermeasure system are generally equipped with a rotation inhibitor for substantially preventing independent rotation of the countermeasure cartridge relative to the launch tube at least when the countermeasure cartridge is disposed within the launch tube. The present invention is also designed to enable the associated countermeasure cartridge to be pitched over to a predetermined pitch angle (relative to the reference axis of the launch tube) to affect a desired flight path after launch of the countermeasure cartridge.

Abstract: A modular launch-cell system for a launch vehicle. The method includes a number of launch-cells, a base and an upper attachment arrangement. The launch-cells include a missile and are arranged in a structure which includes a number of layers, each of the layer includes two or more launch cells. The launch-cells are substantially directly reversibly mechanically connected to the base. One of the launch-cells includes a lower attachment arrangement configured for reversibly mechanically connecting one launch-cell to one or more of the base and another of the launch-cells disposed below the one launch-cell. The upper arrangement is designed for reversibly mechanically connecting one launch-cell to another of the launch-cells disposed above the one launch-cell.

Abstract: An assembly for attenuating shock waves is made of two flexible sheets arranged one over the other and joined by a plurality of seams, the flexible sheets being confined to form cells or recessed when joined together. The seams are arranged so as to surround the cells or recesses in the sheets, and the cells or recesses are filled with a shock attenuating material.

Abstract: A mobile gunner station is disclosed herein. The mobile gunner station includes an automotive vehicle, a pivot, and a pod. The automotive vehicle has a fore-aft axis and a seat on board for accommodating a driver. The pivot is mounted on board the automotive vehicle. The pod is rotatably mounted on the pivot for accommodating a gunner.

Abstract: The present device relates to a housing module 1 for a brake booster. The housing module has a housing shell 3 that accommodates a movable wall 4. The movable wall subdivides an interior space of the brake booster into a low-pressure chamber 5 and a working chamber 6. Also, a control housing 11, in which a control valve 10 is arranged, controls a pressure difference acting on the movable wall 4 and is operable by means of an actuating rod 9. The control valve includes two sealing seats 12, 13 which are arranged concentrically to one another and of an elastically deformable valve body 14.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for securing a cylinder liner to a pumping module. A first part of an assembly housing pistons is fastened to a pumping module and a second part of the assembly is brought against the first so that the pistons act on tensioning plates which each have a stud rod extending therefrom through the assembly at an end distal to the pumping module. Each rod has a first portion substantially surrounded in an elastomeric member and a second portion threaded to receive a nut. The rods are passed through a clamping ring on the cylinder liner and the nut is attached to the rod. Actuating the pistons causes initial compression of the elastomeric member by the tension plate and allows tightening of the nut toward the pumping module. Release of the pistons then causes expansion of the elastomeric member to forcibly compel the cylinder liner towards the pumping module.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the gas/liquid separation process for a fluid flowing within a pipe is provided, wherein the method includes receiving a fluid flow having a liquid component and a gas component. The method further includes separating the liquid component from the gas component, wherein the liquid component is separated from the gas component via a separator device. The method also includes generating gas component data and liquid component data, wherein the gas component data is responsive to the liquid carry-over into the gas component and wherein the liquid component data is responsive to the gas carry-under into the liquid component. Furthermore, the method includes processing the gas component data and the liquid component data to generate apparatus optimization data.

Abstract: Volatile suspended particles are eliminated from an aerosol by heating the aerosol to a temperature at which the volatile suspended particles evaporate and diluting the aerosol with a dilution gas. The sequence heating and diluting may be performed in any order. According to another aspect of the invention, dilution of the raw gas takes place such that raw gas is led to a measurement gas channel through which measurement gas flows, wherein the quantity of raw gas transferred per unit of time is dependent on the volume flow in the raw gas channel. According to a further aspect of the invention, in a condensation nucleus counter the number and intensity of scattered light pulses is evaluated in order to be able to draw conclusions on the reliability of the measurement.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved integrated process for the removal of heavy hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and water from a raw natural gas feed stream. More specifically, the integrated process of the present invention comprises a three step process involving the adsorption of heavy hydrocarbons and water on an adsorbent bed selective for the same, a subsequent aqueous lean amine treatment for the absorptive removal of acid gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, and an adsorptive removal of water. The process of the present invention results in a highly purified natural gas product stream.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating acid gas. The cleaning composition comprises an iron-containing oxide, and an oxide comprising at least aluminum, silicon, or titanium with a mesoporous structure. A method for treating an acid gas utilizing the cleaning composition comprising contacting an acid gas with the cleaning composition for lowering the concentration of the acid gas is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the removal of sour gas from pressurised natural gas which polluted by sulphur compounds and other sour gas compounds, the natural gas, which is to be desulphurised, being initially fed into sour gas absorption unit, in which the sulphur components and any other components are absorbed by a physically acting solution, the absorbate being heated, the absorbate being fed into a high-pressure flash unit, in which the sour-gas-poor absorbent and desorbed sour gas contained in the resulting mixture are separated, the desorbed sour gas being cooled and the vaporised absorbent being condensed out of the sour gas stream, a pressure being set in the high-pressure flash unit that permits the desorbed sour gas to be condensed by means of cooling water or cooling air, the sour-gas-poor absorbent from the high-pressure flash unit being freed from sour gas residues in a gas stripping unit by means of stripping gas, and the absorbent obtained being cooled and recycled to the sour gas a

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved integrated process for the removal of heavy hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and water from a raw natural gas feed stream. More specifically, the integrated process of the present invention comprises a three step process involving the adsorption of heavy hydrocarbons and water on an adsorbent bed selective for the same, a subsequent aqueous lean amine treatment for the absorptive removal of acid gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, and an adsorptive removal of water. The process of the present invention results in a highly purified dry natural gas product stream.

Abstract: A process for cracking hydrocarbon feedstock containing resid comprising: heating the feedstock, mixing the heated feedstock with a fluid and/or a primary dilution steam stream to form a mixture, flashing the mixture to form a vapor phase and a liquid phase which collect as bottoms and removing the liquid phase, separating and cracking the vapor phase, and cooling the product effluent, wherein the bottoms are maintained under conditions to effect at least partial visbreaking. The visbroken bottoms may be steam stripped to recover the visbroken molecules while avoiding entrainment of the bottoms liquid. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also provided.

Abstract: Membrane holder for membrane adsorber chromatography comprising a housing body (12) with a reception space for at least one layer of adsorber membranes (22) and at least one first housing cap (34) for closing a first reception space opening, which can be fixed to the housing body (12), a liquid stream being introducible via first liquid guide means (36) through the first housing cap (34) and the first reception opening into the reception opening, so that it passes through the adsorber membranes (22) and flows away through a second reception space opening. The first housing cap (34) can be screwed as a first union nut onto the housing body (12) and a first brace element (24), which can be clamped between the first cap (34) and the housing body (12) via a flange (32) extending beyond the first reception space opening, can be fixed leaktightly in a basket-like insert (14) with a liquid-tight wall and a perforated bottom (18), which is used to receive the adsorber membranes (22).

Abstract: Froth is directed through a flow passage bounded by a filter and a non-porous surface, and liquid is drawn from the froth through the filter as the froth flows through the flow passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial purification device, which diffuses a volatile purification agent, for ventilation, heating and/or air conditioning systems, in particular in vehicles, comprising an air filter (1) consisting of a frame (2) holding a filtering agent (3). The filter (1) comprises at least one means for integrating substrate (5) holding the purification agent, consisting of a housing (4) holding the substrate (5) positioned in the frame (2) of the filter (1) or in a container mounted on this frame (2). A cap (6) sealing the housing (4) is fitted with a pin (18) to pierce a protective cover (19) in order to diffuse the purification agent as required.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, apparatus and kit for dispensing hot water. The apparatus includes a body which may be positioned or etched to a portion of a housing of a brewer or other beverage making system. The body may be mounted in various orientations relative to the brewer. A moveably mounted faucet is provided on the body to accommodate one of several orientations.

Abstract: A cooking container, such as a roasting pan used for roasting almonds, that has a central agitation device that stirs or agitates the contents of the cooking container without leaving a stagnation point on the cooking surface of the container so that the contents will not burn. The central agitation device includes a central pedestal that forms an annular cooking surface and a toroidal cooking volume between the central pedestal and a sidewall of the cooking container, and agitation utensils, such as stirring rods, that can be rotatably mounted on the central pedestal. Turning means rotate the agitation utensils through the cooking volume.

Abstract: A food processing device having a motor shaft of a motor from the device is coupled to the tool carrying shaft for multi-speed operation. The tool carrying shaft and the motor shaft are connected by two distinct trains, continuously driven, each train comprising one free wheel, mounted with relation to the free wheel of the other train in such a way that power from the motor is only transmitted to the tool carrying shaft by the relevant train in a single direction of rotation of the motor and that for the other direction of rotation of said motor, the power is only transmitted to the tool carrying shaft by the other train.

Abstract: An electric grill for use to create healthier meals is disclosed. The electric grill comprises a support structure which holds a top heating section and a bottom heating section connected by a hinge. The hinge allows for a wide range of movement whereby the top heating section may be face to face with the bottom heating section, may be perpendicular, or may be at a 180 degree angle. Moreover, the top and bottom heating sections may be tilted such that excess grease, oils and juices may be separated from the food being cooked. The electric grill disclosed herein also may include a digital read-out display and a user input keypad.

Abstract: A conveyor belt for use in the food processing industry includes a stainless steel substrate and nickel-boron coating material. The nickel-boron coating is applied on at least a portion of the stainless steel substrate to increase wear resistance.

Abstract: A food spinner with a lid assembly that contains gears and a brake. The brake impinges upon at least one gear of the spinner to slow and stop the spinner. The brake has frictional material on a surface that contacts the gear. The brake is moved into contact with the gear by pressing a button on the lid of the spinner. The food spinner is secured to a work surface by a compact suction device contained in a base of the spinner.

Abstract: The system is suited for the traditional BBQ meats: Ribs, Brisket, Pork Butt, Chicken, or any meats. You use water, seasonings, wood chips and the key to the system using drippings and fats to create an aromatic smoke and flavoring to the meat. You use seasons in the water such as Garlic, Onions, Beer, Wine, Worcestershire Sauce, Hot Sauce and Herbs to your taste. With different kinds of wood chips such as Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Apple, etc., you have many combinations that can suit your taste. Using the meat drippings and fat to create smoke, all you do is to add more liquid. Fat is lighter than water so it drips on the burners first. You use the fat for your benefit, not as a fuel for a grease fire. It will not flame-up. The system is unique in which the system has a compartment that holds water and seasonings and a place that holds wood chips where the heat flows through.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a parameter of a wet gas flow is provided, wherein the apparatus includes a differential pressure based flow meter configured to determine a first volumetric flow rate of the wet gas flow. Additionally, the apparatus includes a sonar based flow meter configured to determine a second volumetric flow rate of the wet gas flow. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a processing device communicated with at least one of the differential pressure base flow meter and the sonar based flow meter, wherein the processing device is configured to determine the parameter (e.g., wetness, volumetric gas flow rate, and volumetric liquid flow rate) of the wet gas flow using the first and second volumetric flow rates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peripheral device of a user-specific performance monitor, a user-specific performance monitor, and a method for changing the state of a peripheral device of a user-specific performance monitor. The peripheral device is configured to produce performance information characterizing the user's performance and transmit performance information wirelessly to a main unit of the user-specific performance monitor. The method comprises receiving a signal wirelessly in the peripheral device; determining the signal level of the signal; comparing the signal level with a threshold value; and changing the state of the peripheral device between standby and operating states after the signal level has reached the threshold value.

Abstract: A seal may be applied to a slightly uneven surface of an article and has a base and a die. The base has a flat end surface and a resilient metal board. The resilient metal board is made of a mixture of metal and rubber or plastic and is attached evenly to the flat end surface. The die is resilient, is mounted detachably and evenly to the base and has a resilient magnetized plate. The resilient magnetized plate is made of metal particles and rubber or plastic, is attached evenly to the die and is mounted detachably and evenly to the resilient metal board on the base. The seal with the resilient metal board and magnetized plate can safely and easily seal slightly uneven surface either in a document itself or from a surface on which the document rests.

Abstract: A screen printing apparatus having a base, a stator having a plurality of radially extending arms operatively connected to the base, a rotor having a plurality of radially extending arms operatively connected to the base, and a indexing drive mechanism for driving and indexing the rotor with respect to the stator, the drive mechanism including at least one link arm adapted to engage the engagement means of the rotor and control means to provide segmented movement of the rotor.

Abstract: A stencil strap for eyebrow-stenciling is disclosed. The strap comprises a strap body having two ends mounted with a male and female adhesive plate, and a central upper and lower edge provided with an eyebrow center and nose positioning plate, wherein the two lateral sides of the positioning plate are respectively provided with elongated opening and the upper and lower edge of the opening are provided with a plurality of engaging hooks; and a plurality of stencils having a circumferential edge provided with a stepped section, the stepped section being mounted with fastening hole corresponding to the engaging hooks of the strap body, wherein the surface of the stencil is stenciling opening of various shapes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine roller for flexographic printing, comprising an angular position control device. The inventive roller (1) is of the type that is connected to an actuation assembly (2) by means of a coupling (3) between one end (4a) of a shaft (4) belonging to the roller (1) and one end of an output shaft (5) belonging to the actuation assembly (2). The above-mentioned angular control device comprises an angular position sensor (6) which is disposed coaxially to the aforementioned shaft (4) of the roller (1) between the coupling and an adjacent end (1a) of the roller (1).

Abstract: A proofing tool including an anilox roll and an impression roll that are shiftable relative to each other between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The invention further includes a positive rotational linkage between the anilox roll and the impression roll whereby a pitch velocity of the anilox roll and a pitch velocity of the impression roll are substantially matched.

Abstract: A method for influencing lateral web spreading in a printing unit in a rotary printing press, the printing unit having first and second transfer cylinders contacting each other along a contact zone for receiving a web to be printed on therebetween and undergoing a deflection during operation, and at least one plate cylinder which is respectively settable against one of the first and second transfer cylinders for printing on at least one side of the web receivable in the contact zone.

Abstract: A printing method comprising a process of forming an ink pattern on a silicone rubber blanket having a plate function, or a process of forming an ink pattern from a uniform ink on a silicone rubber blanket having no plate function, a process of transferring the pattern to a substrate, and a process of forming a uniform ink on a silicone rubber blanket having no plate function, pressing the uniform ink against on the ink pattern formed on the substrate, and laminating a uniform ink on a portion thus pressed, only on the ink pattern.

Abstract: A web-fed rotary offset press is disclosed. The press is designed for using sleeve technology, it being possible for sleeve-shaped rubber blankets to be pushed onto the rubber-covered cylinders in the axial direction. Finite printing plates are placed onto the plate cylinders in a conventional manner, it being possible to fix the ends of the finite plates in slots of the plate cylinders. Rubber-covered cylinders are used which have a double circumference, while the plate cylinders have a single circumference. As a result, the rigidity of the cylinder system is increased substantially, with the result that a stable web run and in-register printing are possible in wide machines over 1400 mm, without it being necessary for modifications to be performed on the cylinders or the compressibility or thickness of the rubber layers of the sleeves to be changed in the axial direction.

Abstract: A method for cyclically conveying sheets through a printing-technological machine adjusts a sheet position with high accuracy. The sheets following one another are in each case held at the front edge in grippers of a gripper system during the conveyance, and wherein the sheet position is adjusted in that a pneumatic apparatus is actuated by a control device which processes signals from at least one fixed-location sensor for the sheet position, as at least one sheet runs past, a large number of measured position values of the sheet are determined successively by using at least one sensor, from the measured position values a characteristic value for the sheet position being determined in the control device, the characteristic value as actual value being compared with a setpoint, and the pneumatic apparatus being set for a following sheet as a function of the comparison in each case between the actual and intended value of the preceding sheet.

Abstract: An adjusting device for positioning a load comprises a threaded spindle, which is connected in the region of a longitudinal end to a carrier toothed wheel so as to be fixed with respect to rotation relative to it and so as to be fixed with respect to displacement axially, and a spindle nut which is arranged on the spindle thread and which is displaceable axially by means of a rotation of the threaded spindle for positioning the load.