Abstract: A dual heating system and apparatus for high-speed printing is disclosed. A first heater that is a metal roller used in a printing machine. The outer surface of the metal roller may be covered by a silicone rubber coating material to enhance print transfer. This first heater is disposed adjacent to the second side of a print medium. A second heater, located adjacent to the outside of the silicone rubber coating of the first heater, allows supplementary heat to be added to the first heater such that improved printing speeds of heat transfer mechanisms may be achieved.

Abstract: This invention provides an image printing system including an image printing apparatus which prints an image on a sheet as a recording medium, a sheet post-processing section which performs post-processing with respect to the sheet on which an image is printed by the image printing apparatus, a storage section which stores an regulation parameter for the image printing apparatus, which is associated with setting of the sheet post-processing operation, and an regulation parameter changing section which can change the regulation parameter for each job to be executed, a control method for the system, and a control program.

Abstract: In a method for registration correction for a multicolor rotary printing press in an acceleration phase, having at least one registration correction device with correction parameters for operation of constant speed, and having a motion controller for controlling the print roller speed, if the registration correction device is acted upon in the acceleration phase by at least one fixed set of the correction parameters, which differs from the correction parameters at constant speed, and/or in the acceleration phase, a correction profile that is modified compared to constant speed is used, and/or information about the presence of the acceleration phase is supplied by the motion controller to the registration correction device, then it can be attained that in both methods, during the acceleration phase, the corrector continues to remain active, and even in this phase, it compensates for registration deviations.

Abstract: A dual heating system and apparatus for high-speed printing is disclosed. A first heater that is a metal roller used in a printing machine. The outer surface of the metal roller may be covered by a silicone rubber coating material to enhance print transfer. This first heater is disposed adjacent to the second side of a print medium. A second heater, located adjacent to the outside of the silicone rubber coating of the first heater, allows supplementary heat to be added to the first heater such that improved printing speeds of heat transfer mechanisms may be achieved.

Abstract: In a magnetic printer, magnetic needles (5) are arranged in a row on the outer periphery of a holding plate (4, 15) to form a magnetic head producing a magnetic pattern corresponding to magnetic information. Further, in the printer, an ultrafine pigment magnetic powder-jetting pipe (3), a heating pipe (22), a cooling pipe (23), and a temperature measurer (24) are arranged close to one another at positions opposed to the magnetic head. An object on which printing is to be performed is passed between the magnetic head and each of the pipes and temperature measurer, so that the ultrafine pigment magnetic powder is fixed on the object at positions corresponding to the magnetic information. The ultrafine pigment magnetic powder-jetting pipe (3) is connected to a pigment-preparing device (8) for preparing the ultrafine pigment magnetic powder.

Abstract: In order to increase the viscosity of semiconductive polymers in solution, they are mixed with non-semiconductive polymers.

Abstract: A enamel-free paste for use especially in ovens at temperatures of up to about 420° C. The paste contains a matrix based upon a silicon (Si) polymer that can be obtained by the hydrolysis and condensation of at least one silane of general formula RxSi(OR?)4-x with at least one polysiloxane of general formula [R2SiO]y, or R3Si—(O—SiR2)y—O—SiR3. The radicals R can independently be alkyl, aryl,arylalkyl, alkylaryl or H; the radicals R? can independently be H, methyl,ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, iso-, sec- or tert-butyl; x represents 0 or 1 (for the first silane); x represents 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 (for each subsequent silane); and y represents a whole number, which is at least 2 and can be approximately infinite. The paste additionally includes a high-boiling organic solvent with a boiling point of 100° C. or above, and a pigment as the solvent, but does not include alcohol with a boiling point of below 100° C.

Abstract: A method of forming a printing pin includes providing a printing pin having an exterior surface and an interior surface that defines a lumen or capillary tract. The pin is treated to render the exterior and interior surfaces hydrophilic. The lumen or capillary tract is filled with a blocking material. The exterior surface of the pin is coated with a hydrophobic material. The blocking material is then removed. The method produces a pin with selective wetting properties. The modified pins reduce solution or reagents use because no excess liquid is picked up on the exterior surface during loading. As a result, no pre-printing operation is needed to remove this excess liquid. Because no pre-printing operation is needed, the pins produce shorter printing times. In addition, due to improved control of liquid loading volume, it is possible to obtain smaller spots as well as more spots in a given run.

Abstract: A projectile, having a casing, a projectile base, which closes off the casing at the rear, a receiver coil for receiving electromagnetic signals, an energy source, brought into contact with the receiver coil, and a logic module. The casing is made of a plastic material, at least in the area of the rear.

Abstract: A projectileless ammunition system (20; 320) includes a metallic case (22; 322). A propellant charge (26; 326) is carried by the case and covered by an over-powder member (24; 324) in the absence of a separate projectile. The ammunition is advantageously used with an industrial ballistic tool operating so that each spent case serves as the effective projectile to be propelled by firing of the next round of ammunition.

Abstract: A valve arrangement for use in a device for propelling a projectile with compressed gas, such as a paint ball marker, has a body which defines a first space for receiving compressed gas, a second space for receiving compressed gas, a first valve for selectively venting gas from the first space, and a second valve, actuated in response to the venting of gas from the first space, for releasing gas from the second space to propel the projectile. The valve arrangement may be used in various types of devices, including a revolver style apparatus in which one or more of the valve arrangements are placed in chambers of a cylinder. The valve arrangement may also be used in a cartridge or shell arrangement, which may then be loaded into a device adapted to accept and fire such cartridges or shells.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the controllable deployment of a samara wing from a spinning housing by use of an active deployment system. The active deployment system operates to deploy the samara wing as a function of time, for example a step function, or a monotonic function. The samara wing may be attached to a base, which may include a releasable portion. The active deployment system may include an electronic control unit and release means. Suitable release means include, but are not limited to pin actuators, explosively actuated cutters, and the like. Suitable electronic control units include programmable electronic sequencers and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ODS type material (Oxide dispersion strengthened or particle dispersion) which comprises an alloy metal matrix and a dispersion of strengthening particles distributed therein which provide the same with optimum density and deformability. Said metal matrix is constituted by an alloy of zinc and bismuth, of zinc and aluminium, of tin and bismuth, or of tin and zinc, the strengthening material being of tungsten or ferro tungsten, oxides of both, carbides of both, or derivatives of the same. Said new material can substitute for lead in the production of ecological ammunition, hooks for fishing, inertial counterweights in automobiles, X-rays and ionising radiation screens, golf sticks, water pipes and plumbing fittings, as well as in electrical and magnetic applications. The invention also provides an ecological ammunition manufactured from said composite material, such as, for example, pellets.

Abstract: A non-expanding bullet platform may comprise a modular jacket having an internal nose cavity and an internal heel cavity. The cavities may be separated by a divider. The cavities may be filled with suitable materials to produce various types of non-expanding bullets, such as military ball, trace, armor piercing, etc. Inventive non-expanding bullets may comprise full metal jacketed bullets or may have exposed material. The inventive bullets may be non-expanding, wherein the diameter of the bullet does not substantially increase upon impacting soft tissue.

Abstract: An overhead transportation system includes a support structure positioning a running surface above ground level for operating a truck along the running surface. A car body is suspended from a beam or chassis carried by the truck in such a manner to place a center of rotation of the car body above the chassis and truck. Improved performance on curves is provided through superelevation of the tracks upon which fixed steel wheel assemblies of the truck ride.

Abstract: A mass transit system includes a plurality of pedestal-mounted rings which provide a support through which a vehicle travels. The pedestals are spaced apart on the ground, but no rail or connecting structure on or above ground is required. An underground conduit carries electrical and communications cable that connects the pedestals together. The rings include a plurality of rollers to drive, guide and stabilize the vehicle at lower speeds. For higher speeds flywheels are mounted on the pedestals. The flywheels are preferably driven by an electrical motor, which engages a friction or clutch plate on the vehicle separate from the rings. The friction plate or linear clutch is mounted separate from the rings on the vehicle and is lowered to engage and disengage the flywheel. The flywheel is also mounted on a shock absorber to smooth the travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Gravity generator is no pollution and use the rail gravity energy to start the gravity train wheels generator or the gravity disequilibrium wheel generator etc. to generate electricity or to transport etc. on the gravity rail or on the gravity highway. The rail gravity energy is the gravity rail or the gravity highway which can repeatedly and continually and foreverly producing and supplying the infinite rail gravity motive energy to the gravity train or gravity car or various gravity generators etc. to make them speed advance forever on the gravity rail or on the gravity highway. The gravity rail or the gravity highway which is many of the high low slopes rail or the high low slopes highway be arcly smoothly linked then become the high low slopes wave continual and extended gravity rail or gravity highway which can producing and supplying the infinite rail gravity energy always.

Abstract: A highlighting (or marking) composition, such as an ink, including a non-eradicable colorant, an eradicable colorant; a kit including a first marking instrument comprising the highlighting mixture and a second marking instrument comprising an eradicator fluid; a colorant complex including a colorless or substantially colorless eradicable dye, a non-eradicable dye, and an eradicator; and methods of applying an eradicator to at least a portion of a marking made with a highlighting composition, are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing metal compounds of an azo compound using pumped circulation in a batch process, to the use of the metal compounds as pigments, and to the use of the pigments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition containing fine particles having an amino group on surfaces thereof. According to the invention, there can be provided an ink composition which prevents volatilization or bleedout of an amine compound to cause no discharge of the amine compound into the environment and is also excellent in curability. Further, there can be provided an ink composition which is excellent in curing efficiency, surface curability and internal curability, and can prevent the occurrence of cracks.

Abstract: Use of pigments of the formula (I) containing melamine as guest compound and having a dispersion harshness of more than 250 as pigments for colour filters for liquid-crystal displays.

Abstract: A procedure is designed for the preparation of a photocatalytic bituminous road surface consisting of a stage involving the preparation of a bituminous base (2) with a thickness coming between 10 mm and 60 mm and containing gaps (5), and a subsequent stage for spreading a cement mortar (7) over said bituminous base (2), containing: a photocatalytic material for achieving a photocatalytic reaction, a plasticizing admixture suitable for fluidifying said mortar (7), and amorphous silicon dioxide suitable for making said mortar (7) more compact, said cement mortar (7) thus being suitable for coating the gaps (5) in said bituminous base (2).

Abstract: A cementitious product for applications such as stucco, plaster coating, fireproof coatings, casting/molding applications and flooring. The product is a blend of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride. Suitable fillers such as bottom ash, fly ash, clinker and other pulverized materials may be added. Fibrous materials, foaming agents and surfactants may also be added to achieve product characteristics for specific application. Processes for blending the selected ingredients are also disclosed.

Abstract: Concrete with coarse aggregate defined as enriched limestone waste of grading intermediate between the coarse and fine aggregates is characterized by specified compressive strength and modulus of rupture up to 5,000 psi and more than 750 psi, respectively, and is an enriched by-product of the manufacture of crushed limestone of regular sizes finer than 9.5 mm. and includes and amount of aggregate finer than 4.75 mm. which is close to, but not exceeding, two-thirds of the total weight of aggregate most of which is coarser than 2.36 mm., the amount of aggregate finer than 0.3 mm. not exceeding about three percent of the total weight of aggregate, concrete with this specified aggregate mixture requiring less consumption of cement and admixture than that of concrete of the same compressive strength and less flexural strength with crushed granite of regular sizes of as coarse aggregate and is much less expensive.

Abstract: A pallet with a deck element supported above skids by a number of spacers employs a self-aligning detachable joint to interconnect at least one of spacers with an adjacent region of either the skid or the deck element. The self-aligning detachable joint is made up from complementary parts of a snap-fit inter connection integrally formed with the spacer and the adjacent region of either the skid or the deck element, and an alignment pin extending from the adjacent region into a complementary channel formed in the spacer. The snap-fit interconnection is configured to separate non-destructively under excess separating force. The alignment pin and complementary channel allow separation of the snap-fit joint while maintaining alignment of the parts of the joint. This allows simple reengagement of the snap-fit interconnection to return the pallet to its normal operational configuration.

Abstract: A transport pallet (1) for receiving freight comprising a base plate (2) provided with fork lift pockets (6) which, on the front face thereof open towards the rear end of the base plate (2). At least two supporting rollers (7) are arranged on the front end of the base plate. The base plate (2) comprises lateral guiding rollers (8) which are arranged at least close to the front end thereof, and extendable and detachable ramp lanes (4) are arranged on the rear end thereof. Lateral pulling eyelets (14, 16) are arranged close to the front end and close to the rear end of the transport pallet (1).

Abstract: A pallet having a first deck,a second deck, and a plurality of composite block members securing the first and second decks together to form a pallet. The composite block members and lead boards of the first and/or second deck comprise a composite material including about 50%-55% by weight of juniper or conifer particles and about 45%-50% by weight of a plastic component including a major portion of polyethylene.

Abstract: A pallet having a first deck,a second deck, and a plurality of composite block members securing the first and second decks together to form a pallet. The composite block members and lead boards of the first and/or second deck may include at least one recycled thermoplastic component having at least about 20% by weight of a recycled nylon carpet material. In various embodiments, the composite block further includes at least one recycled material selected from the group consisting of bottling containers, automotive plastic components, agricultural films, rubber tires, fabrics, textiles, reclaimed paper, sanitary paper products, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A device (1) with a wire holder (13) for securing the upper thread loop (25) after the threading of the upper thread (23) through the eye (5) of a sewing machine needle (3) is provided. The wire holder deflects a progression of the two thread legs of the thread loop (25) upwards and thus securely holds the upper thread (23) in a hook chamfer at the hook (7).

Abstract: An edge sewing apparatus for carrying out edge sewing in a curved shape along one side edge of a cloth piece in a strip-like shape while rotating the cloth piece, which includes: a press rotating member rotated in accordance with feeding of the cloth piece while pressing the cloth piece; a rotational angle measuring device that measures a rotational angle of the press rotating member; and a press releasing device that releases the press rotating member from being pressed when the rotational angle measured by the rotational angle measuring device reaches a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus performs a stationary marine vessel maneuvering support operation, the marine vessel including a pair of propulsion systems which respectively generate propulsive forces on a rear port side and a rear starboard side of a hull, and a pair of steering mechanisms which respectively change steering angles.

Abstract: A flotation device is disclosed having first and second spaced-apart, elongated, substantially rigid structural members and a plurality of buoyancy tubes held in compression between the first and second structural members. The compression connection between the ends of the buoyancy tubes and the sides of the structural members in this configuration can improve the structural integrity of the flotation device. The structural members can be made of glue-laminated timber, which has high strength and stability. The buoyancy tubes can be made of high-density polyethylene. A deck structure can be supported on top of the first and second structural members. Thus, thermal welding of the deck structure to the buoyancy tubes typically can be avoided. A flotation assembly also is disclosed including two flotation devices connected by a flexible hinge assembly.

Abstract: Vessel having a non-planing hull provided with an attached foil which is below the surface of the water and spaced from the hull. The foil is attached in proximity to the aft end of the vessel, and is oriented with a downward tilt relative to the horizontal to provide a lifting force with a force component in the forward direction. The foil can be located entirely behind the vessel, partly below the aft hull portion of the vessel, or entirely therebelow. In the latter case, the hull is preferably provided with a recess.

Abstract: In a method of mooring floating structures a chain receiving device is secured to an anchor and a forerunner chain is extended through the chain receiving device, after which the anchor is secured in engagement with the sea floor. A mooring line is extended between a floating structure and the forerunner chain. A tensioning device on an anchor handling vessel is employed to apply mooring tension to the forerunner chain thereby applying mooring tension to the mooring line secured between the forerunner chain and the floating structure. Mooring tension is maintained by the chain receiving device on the anchor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method of digital communication between synchronized submarine devices, system including means of sending a signal in modulated bit form, at least one sender (100) and at least one receiver (200), characterized in that said at least one sender (100) sends a signal enabling both any data to be transmitted to said at least one receiver (200) and a propagation time between said at least one sender (100) and said at least one receiver (200) to be measured.

Abstract: A watercraft (11) comprising a shell having an upper skin (13) adapted to support at least one person, a lower skin (15) defining a hull (23) for contact with the water, an aperture (24) extending through the upper and lower skin and defined by a sidewall (100) enclosure between the lower skin (15) and the upper skin (23) to maintain the integrity of the shell, wherein the aperture (129) removably secures a propulsion system (31) for propelling the watercraft (11), such that a cavity within the shell remains watertight to allow for practical functioning when the propulsion system (31) is removed.

Abstract: A watercraft arresting system and method including an entanglement subsystem including at least two arms in a V-configuration. A deployment subsystem deploys the entanglement subsystem so the arms are spread apart in the water in the path of the watercraft to arrest it.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a single crystal with pulling the single crystal from a raw material melt in a chamber by CZ method, wherein when growing the single crystal, where a pulling rate is defined as V and a temperature gradient of the crystal is defined as G during growing the single crystal, the temperature gradient G of the crystal is controlled by changing at least two or more of pulling conditions including a diameter of the straight body of the single crystal, a rotation rate of the single crystal during pulling the single crystal, a flow rate of an inert-gas introduced into the chamber, a position of a heater heating the raw material melt and a distance between the melt surface of the raw material melt and a heat insulating member provided in the chamber so as to oppose to the surface of the raw material melt, thereby V/G which is a ratio of the pulling rate V and the temperature gradient G of the crystal is controlled so that a single crystal including a desired defect region

Abstract: A process for producing a silicon single crystal includes the steps of bringing a seed crystal into contact with a silicon melt, gradually pulling the seed crystal from the melt so as to form a neck having a tapered portion and a constant diameter portion, then pulling a silicon single crystal. The atmosphere used during neck formation is a hydrogen-containing atmosphere prepared by adding a hydrogen-containing substance to an inert gas. The hydrogen-containing substance has a hydrogen gas equivalent concentration in the hydrogen-containing atmosphere of 3 to 20%.

Abstract: This mechanism for controlling a melt level includes: an optical recording device by which a real image of a furnace internal structural object and a reflected image reflected on the melt surface; and a processing device which, taking a value based on the real image as a reference value, controls the position of the melt surface based on a relationship of a position or a size of the reflected image, a distance between the reflected image and the real image, or amounts of changes thereof to the position of the melt surface. This mechanism for adjusting a melt level includes: the above mechanism for controlling a melt level; and a lifting mechanism which is controlled by the mechanism for controlling a melt level and adjusts the melt surface to the set position.

Abstract: A process for growing a silicon single crystal which is capable of growing a silicon single crystal at a pulling rate which is not lower than the critical pulling rate at which an OSF-generating region will be generated is provided. Such a process for growing a silicon single crystal is characterized by using an atmospheric gas for growing a single crystal which is a hydrogen-containing gas which contains a hydrogen-containing substance, and pulling the silicon single crystal at a pulling rate ranging from a value with which the ratio (a/b) of the diameter (b) of the silicon single crystal and the outer diameter (a) of a ring which consists of the OSF-generating region in the radial direction of the silicon single crystal is not higher than 0.77 to another value with which the OSF-generating region disappears at the center part of the crystal.

Abstract: The present invention provides in one example embodiment a synthetic diamond and a method of growing such a diamond on a plurality of seed diamonds, implanting the grown diamond with ions, and separating the grown diamond from the plurality of seed diamonds.

Abstract: A method of forming a stressed thin film on a substrate includes forming a plurality of islands on a viscous layer that is present on a surface of a substrate. Adjacent islands are bridged with a stressor layer. The structure is annealed at an elevated temperature above the glass flow temperature of the viscous layer to transfer at least a portion of the stress from the stressor layer to the underlying islands. The bridges are then removed to expose the stressed islands of thin film on the substrate.

Abstract: Provided may be a method of fabricating nanowires and a method of fabricating a transistor having the same. The method may include: forming a template layer on a substrate, the template layer having a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface facing the first surface; forming pores in the template layer, the pores disposed between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface in the template layer and having first apertures in the first lateral surface; forming a single-crystalline material layer contacting the first apertures disposed in the first lateral surface of the template layer; forming second apertures connecting pores disposed in the second lateral surface; supplying gaseous crystal growth materials through the second apertures; and forming crystalline nanowires in the pores by crystal growth from the single-crystalline material layer. The nanowires may be made of crystalline materials, e.g., Si or SiGe, and may be formed parallel to the substrate.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for coating and curing disposable containers, e.g. cups that are made from thermoplastic particles, e.g. expandable polystyrene particles (EPS), and that are coated with a coating, e.g. latex coating. The system comprises a preparation station, a coating station, a curing station, and a container handling station. An apparatus comprising a rotatable wheel is used to position the containers into the several stations. The rotatable wheel contains a plurality of container holding means that consists of vacuum means selectively operable for retaining and releasing the containers relative to the stations and a rotatable platform for selectively rotating the containers to evenly apply and/or dry the coating on the containers and to increase the production rate for coating and/or curing the containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic standing-wave atomizer arrangement for producing a paint spray mist for painting a workpiece, with at least one sonotrode, with a component arranged lying opposite the at least one sonotrode, a standing ultrasonic field being formed in the intermediate space between the at least one sonotrode and the component in the case of operation, and also with at least one nozzle-shaped paint feeding device, which arranged perpendicularly in relation to the center axis of each sonotrode and introduces the paint into the intermediate space for the atomizing process at at least one paint discharge point, the component arranged lying opposite the at least one sonotrode being a coaxially aligned reflector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floating-type substrate conveying and processing apparatus that floats a substrate to be processed. The device includes a floating stage that floats the substrate, a liquid supplier placed above the floating stage via the substrate to supply a process liquid to a surface of the substrate, and a moving mechanism for holding the substrate as detachable at opposite ends of the substrate, at a floating height of the substrate, and for moving the substrate on the floating stage. The floating stage is formed of a porous member and has a plurality of suction apertures airtightly defined in a porous portion of the porous member. The floating stage injects gas through the porous portion and sucks gas through the suction apertures to float the substrate placed on the porous portion.

Abstract: Operator interface provides identification of one or more operational functions, each at an operational location, to an operator via an access device. The access device may have a wireless connectivity with the operational functions, and presents menus that are specific to the identified function. The access device optionally provides data, control functions, recipes, menus and so on to the operator. In this manner, an operator can exercise local control of the operational functions at different operational locations, thereby reducing lost time and energy transferring between the operational locations.

Abstract: A rotatable valve allows the flow of a fluid to be switched between at least two different paths by rotating an element within the valve. Advantageously, both the housing of the valve and the rotatable element within the housing are formed of glass, making the valve resistant to corrosion. The housing has at least three openings for connecting to at least three different conduits. By rotating the rotatable element, a flow path can be created between a first of the conduits and either a second or a third one of the conduits. Thus, the path between the first conduit and the second conduit forms a first path, while the path between the first conduit and the third conduit forms a second path.

Abstract: A method for making a film stack containing one or more silicon-containing layers and one or more metal-containing layers and a substrate processing system for forming the film stack on a substrate are provided. The substrate processing system includes one or more transfer chambers coupled to one or more load lock chambers and two or more different types of process chambers. The two or more types of process chambers are used to deposit the one or more silicon-containing layers and the one or more metal-containing layers in the same substrate processing system without breaking the vacuum, taking the substrate out of the substrate processing system to prevent surface contamination, oxidation, etc., such that additional cleaning or surface treatment steps can be eliminated. The substrate processing system is configured to provide high throughput and compact footprint for in-situ substrate processing and carry out different types of processes.