Abstract: For operation of contact-less identification media in a system with contact applications for contact cards, an initialized converter module is connected in series as a read/write station. This converter module, on the one hand, executes a contact-less communication with initialized contact-less identification media and, on the other hand, a contact communication at a contact card interface to a host computer or to an application computer for the communication with a contact application of the system and the converter module translates the contact-less communication with respect to communication rules and information into a contact communication with contact information and vice versa and the initialization of the converter module is defined in a hierarchic authorization system. This makes possible a particularly simple and efficient introduction of contact-less identification media into existing contact card systems and—installations.

Abstract: An integrated circuit card of the present disclosure is provided, which includes an input/output block for receiving external command data, a central processing unit for performing a task corresponding to the received command data, and a judgment block for judging whether a working time of the central processing unit reaches a reference time, after an input of the external command data is completed, where a control block operates responsive to an output of the judgment block and controls such that procedure data is output via the input/output block without intervention by the central processing unit whenever the working time of the central processing unit reaches the reference time.

Abstract: The present invention aims to improve the durability of an RFID chip inlet. A module including an RFID chip amounted to an antenna is covered with polyimide film with an adhesive layer to make up an RFID inlet. The outer surface of the RFID inlet is then covered with the surface processed to increase surface lubricity of a base part. When the RFID inlet is for use in a rubber product, it is mounted to a rubber base of the rubber product, the exposed surface of the RFID inlet is covered with an unvulcanized rubber, and the unvulcanized rubber is then pressed and heated causing the RFID inlet to be embedded in the rubber base.

Abstract: A product provided with a coding pattern which comprises a plurality of marks, each of which represents one of at least two different values, and which further comprises a plurality of nominal positions, each of said plurality of marks being associated with a nominal position and the value of each mark being determined by its location relative to its nominal position. The invention also comprises use of the product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of an air conditioning system and a plurality of auxiliary devices, with both the air conditioning system and the auxiliary devices being adapted to operate in a setback condition. The auxiliary devices are operated in a setback condition in response to the operation of the setback operation of the air conditioning system such that, generally, the auxiliary devices are operated in a setback condition when the air conditioning system is operating in a non-setback condition and vice versa so as to thereby achieve load balancing. In addition, the auxiliary devices can, at the same time, be operated in the setback mode on the basis of duty cycle.

Abstract: Expansion or elastic material working element, particularly for operating a thermostatic valve, having a housing and a movable working pin led out of the housing, the housing containing expansion material and a heating device with an electrical resistance element applied to a support. More particularly for increasing the response speed of such a device, according to the invention the support has a cavity and the resistance heating element is a heating conductor wound around the support.

Abstract: A freezer alarm system and apparatus for monitoring the temperature in the freezer compartment of a refrigeration unit includes a housing mountable on a wall adjacent the refrigeration unit for plugging into a wall outlet. A capillary tube extends from the housing and terminates with a temperature sensor that is mounted inside the refrigeration unit for sensing when the temperature increases therein past a given temperature preset by an adjustable thermostat located on the housing. When this event occurs contacts within the housing close thereby actuating an audible buzzer and a visible luminary alarm warning the owner that the temperature within the refrigeration unit has exceeded a safe pre-set level and that the refrigeration unit needs checked for remedial action.

Abstract: A thermostat independently controlling cooling water passages of two circuits, including a first valve body having first and second passages in constant communication. A third passage is selectively connected to those passages. Communication of the third passage is disconnected when the cooling water temperature is below a prescribed temperature, and the valve is opened when the cooling water temperature is equal to or higher than the prescribed temperature. A second valve body, having fourth and fifth passages selectively in communication, closes the valve to disconnect those passages when the cooling water temperature is below the prescribed temperature, and opens the valve by operating the first valve body to link the passages when the cooling water temperature is equal to or higher than the prescribed temperature. A tubular sleeve prevents first and second control chambers, respectively including the first and second valve bodies, from communicating with each other.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A material spreader includes a belt/chain assembly. The belt is mounted within the chamber of the material spreader and the chain remains out of contact with the material during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward position adjacent the front of the spreader to a rear position adjacent the rear of the spreader.

Abstract: A gun mount for a spray gun includes a rigid bracket that is installed on a rigid vertical support such as a gun mover. The bracket securely mounts the guns so as to reduce vibration and swaying during a spraying operation, even when the guns are being vertically moved by an oscillator. A position label or other suitable indicia is provided on the bracket so that the gun mount position can be recorded and thereby accurately repeated during subsequent installations. The bracket in one embodiment includes a series of vertical and horizontal mounting holes that permit a gun body to be installed at a desired vertical and horizontal orientation. A gun blow off arrangement is also provided for mounting associated pairs of air nozzles in position to blow powder from gun exterior surfaces. The associated pairs of air nozzles are mounted on a common bracket that can be selectively and slideably positioned on a channel support.

Abstract: A connector system for releasably securing a reservoir to a spray gun includes hook members on a lid of the reservoir that engage a flange of an inlet adaptor on the spray gun with a push/twist action to secure the reservoir to the spray gun. A retainer clip mounted on the inlet adaptor is movable between an inoperative position to allow the reservoir to be connected to and disconnected from the spray gun, and an operative position in which the clip blocks release of the reservoir. The clip provides security against accidental release of the reservoir in use of the spray gun.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, having a housing (12; 48) in which a pistonlike valve member (35; 60) is disposed longitudinally displaceably in a bore (34; 57). The valve member (35; 60) is surrounded, over at least part of its length, by a pressure chamber (37; 68), embodied in the housing (12; 48), that can be filled with fuel at high pressure; the valve member (35; 60) controls the communication of the pressure chamber (37; 68) with at least one injection opening (39; 66). The pressure chamber (37; 68) communicates with a damping chamber (46; 80), embodied in the housing (12; 48), via at least one throttle (44; 78) disposed in the housing (12; 48), so that pressure fluctuations that occur in the damping chamber (46; 60) rapidly fade (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A lubricant mist sprayer is composed by spray headers, which have lubricant and gas supply pipes integrally fixed to each other by fixing members and which are spaced apart a required distance from and are arranged in parallel with surfaces of pinch rolls, and mist nozzles which are arranged at required intervals longitudinally of the spray headers for spraying lubricant mist m over the surfaces of the pinch rolls and which communicate with the lubricant and gas supply pipes so as to make the lubricant mist sprayer compact in size and facilitate arrangement of the lubricant mist sprayer in a narrow space of a roll chamber surrounding the pinch rolls in a metal strip continuous caster.

Abstract: Various nozzles, components of nozzles, and methods, materials and devices for making them are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for recycling polymeric materials, including a mechanical separation step (B), a first density separation step (C), an intensive cleaning step (E), and a second density separation step (G, V) is described. Additional separation steps, such as a third density separation step (M, W), and optionally a fourth density separation step (Ga, Gb). Further less essential steps such as wetting (A), grinding (D), air flow separation (K), drying (I), electrostatic sorting (Z) and optional sorting (Za) steps may also be carried out to achieve optimized and refined separation. Polymeric materials from refuse or crushed motor vehicles may thus be separated, and polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins may be recycled.

Abstract: The system for measuring wear in a grinding mill has at least one bolt passing through the shell and a wear plate. The bolt has an elongated oblong-shaped bolt head extending through the wear plate, flush with a surface of the wear plate. The bolt head is exposed to a same abrasion as the wear plate. The bolt has a groove there along and a plurality of wire loops embedded in that groove. Each wire loop extends to a distinct point along the bolt head, such as to form a ruler along the bolt head. A mobile transmitter-receiver is mounted to the stem of the bolt and is connected to the wire loops. The mobile transmitter-receiver has electronic circuitry therein for detecting broken loop conditions and for transmitting these conditions to a remote receiver where the conditions are related to degrees of wear on the wear plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for mixing and depositing a strand reinforced concrete mix at a job site from a concrete delivery truck including a mixer on the truck for mixing separate concrete ingredients at a job site, which truck further includes a fiber strand chopping device on the truck disposed and adapted to introduce chopped fiber strand lengths into the separate concrete ingredients and water and deposit the mix selectively at the job site without clumping and grouping of the fiber strand lengths in the mix.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to, among other things, a grinding and impeller clip for attaching to a wheel assembly mounted for rotational motion within a grinding chamber of a coal pulverizer, wherein the clip has an arcuate cross sectional profile and a protective layer on its upper surface.

Abstract: A modular blade assembly having base and blade components and at least one keyplate aligning the base and blade components. The keyplate rests in a recessed groove in each of the base and blade components. Each of the dimensions of the recessed groove in which the keyplate rests is less than the dimensions of the surface in which the groove is disposed.

Abstract: A disperger plate segment, for removing contaminants from recycled, or recovered, paper and packaging materials includes radially concentric rows of teeth. Each row of teeth includes teeth and channels disposed intermediate the teeth. Each of the teeth have an upper, top surface, a radially inner face extending from the channel base surface to the tooth top surface, and a radially outer face extending from the channel base surface to the tooth top surface. The teeth inner and outer faces each have a groove extending from the tooth top surface to a position intermediate the tooth top surface and the channel base surface.

Abstract: In a tape system and method for guiding a tape from a tape reel to a read/write tape head and then to a take-up reel, the tape is guided along a tape path such that the path surrounds the take-up reel and then begins winding on the take-up reel. With such a long tape guide path, less pressure is required on an edge of the tape for positioning the tape at the tape head.

Abstract: A retractable reel apparatus for connecting the electrical wiring on a trailer to the electrical system of a towing vehicle. The apparatus comprises a housing with a reel rotatably disposed therein. A wire has a first portion wrapped in a first direction around the reel and a second portion counter-wrapped in a second direction within the first portion. A first end of the wire extends through a first opening in the apparatus, and a second end of the wire extends through a second opening. The second end of the wire is stationary. By pulling on the first end of the wire, the first end may be extended from the housing. A torsion spring biases the reel so that the wire tends to retract back into the housing when tension on the first end of the wire is released. Numerous mounting arrangements for the apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: The rewinding machine includes: a first winding roller; a second winding roller; a nip defined between the first and the second winding rollers, through which the web material is fed; a roller surface, extending upstream of the nip in relation to the direction of feed of the web material and defining, with the first winding roller, a channel into which winding cores are fed; a feeder to feed winding cores into the channel; and a severing device to severe the web material upon termination of winding a log. The severing device is disposed to operate on the web material in a position upstream of an inlet end of the channel, in relation to the direction of feed of the web material and the first winding roller which has suction openings on its cylindrical surface. Moreover, between the position in which the severing device operates and the inlet of the channel, a suction box is provided inside the first winding roller.

Abstract: A paper towel holder and dispenser including a flat circular base plate having a top side and a bottom side with a first opening in the center thereof and a second opening near the outer edge thereof, a first cord extending upward from the bottom side of the base plate through the first opening and through the hollow central core of a roll of paper towels, a strip of hook and loop material connected to the upper end of the first cord, a second cord extending upward from the bottom side of the base plate through the second opening and around the outer surface of a roll of paper towels, and a loop connected to the second cord on the upper end of the second cord, the loop being adapted to receive the strip of hook and loop material connected to the upper portion of the first cord extending out of the end of the central hollow core.

Abstract: A molded body is tightly fitted to the wire guide block on the side facing the collet and laterally to the guide groove that is braced against the collet via attachment media coming in from the side of the collet and is attached to the latter in a wire guide for a wire processing machine, in particular a spring manufacturing machine. It is also used to guide a wire feed to wire processing tools and is attached to a wire guide block with a collet, thereby forming a guide groove for the wire.

Abstract: The invention provides a catch device of a cockpit door of an aircraft with improved safety. A cockpit door 1 disposed between a cockpit 2 and a passenger cabin 3 in an aircraft comprises a door body 10 that opens toward the cockpit via a hinge 12. A latch device 100 for opening and closing the door is provided on the cockpit side, and a bolt 120 thereof engages with a catch device 200 provided on a wall adjacent to the door. The catch device 200 has a solenoid device which restrains the rotatably disposed catch device by electromagnetic force. When trouble occurs to the solenoid, the restrained status of the catch member is released and the cockpit door may be opened. In such case, a pit pin 300 is inserted to the catch device to restrict rotation of the catch member.

Abstract: A power supply system operable to supply power and/or data to aircraft passenger seats that eliminates the need to extend individual cables to each seat and eliminates the need to rewire the passenger cabin when the seats are moved. The system includes a first connector housing secured to a first seat leg and a second connector housing secured to at least one of the first seat leg and the second leg. A first connector of a seat electronic subsystem is mounted to the first housing. A second connector of the seat electronic subsystem is mounted to the second housing. A conductor is operable to mate with at least one of the first connector and the second connector for conducting at least one of data and electricity to or from the seat.

Abstract: A modular, on-board, inert gas generating system for aircraft is disclosed in which main components such as a heat exchanger, filter, air separation module, and turbocharger are provided in a modular unit sized to provide a variable flow of nitrogen-enriched air to the aircraft spaces to be inerted. For different inert gas requirements, for example in larger aircraft, multiple modular units may be provided without redesigning the basic system. A method for inerting fuel tanks, cargo holds and other void spaces using the modular approach and turbocharged engine bleed air is also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular, on-board, inert gas generating system for aircraft is disclosed in which main components such as a heat exchanger, filter, air separation module, and turbocharger are provided in a modular unit sized to provide a variable flow of nitrogen-enriched air to the aircraft spaces to be inerted. For different inert gas requirements, for example in larger aircraft, multiple modular units may be provided without redesigning the basic system. A method for inerting fuel tanks, cargo holds and other void spaces using the modular approach and turbocharged engine bleed air is also disclosed.

Abstract: The canopy of the ram air parachute of the present invention has cells which are trapezoidal in shape. The non-loaded ribs of the canopy are shorter in height than the loaded ribs. The different height ribs results in tensioning of the bottom skin and transfer of forces from the loaded rib-bottom skin junction through the bottom skin to the non-loaded rib. The non-loaded rib is then tensioned to not float up as high. Thus, the spanwise distortion of the top skin is reduced and the aerodynamics are improved.

Abstract: A parachute steering system allows load drops to be guided until being landed on a defined target. The steering system includes an upper platform and a lower platform, joined in articulated fashion. The upper platform incorporates a device for fastening the parachute thereto, while the lower platform has a device for anchoring the load. The two platforms are connected to each other through the use of an actuator system which allows the parallelism or inclination between them to be altered, also displacing the center of gravity of the parachute-load combination, and therefore allowing the direction of the displacement of the load to be altered, as well as the speed of the same.

Abstract: A mechanical flushmount device for mounting to a panel, includes an enclosure for holding the component to be mounted, a flange at one end of the enclosure extending outward from the enclosure, at least one securing arm rotable from a closed position within the lateral extent of the flange to an open position at least partially beyond the lateral extent of the flange, and at least one actuator operable to rotate the at least one securing arm, said actuator being operable from a side of the flange opposite the securing arm.

Abstract: A holder for rod-like objects, such as pipes, cables or the like, has a holder portion and a slide which is pressed longitudinally into the holder portion. The holder portion has a pair of arms forming a trough into which the rod-like object is placed. The slide, forming an extension of the trough, has retaining elements that are moved by a wedging action when the slide is pushed into the holding portion, so as to contact the rod-like object to maintain its position on the holder.

Abstract: A clamp device for mounting elongated components such as pipes on a support such as a car body comprises a first clamp to be mounted on the support and a second clamp to be mounted in a recess in the first clamp. The clamp device is constructed to permit limited transverse movement of the second clamp in the recess, to accommodate bending or curving of elongated components held by the second clamp. The first clamp may also hold elongated components.

Abstract: A mailbox holder (10) includes an upper mailbox support (14), a lower ground support (16) that is securely fastened to the upper support, and an attachment bracket (36) to which a mailbox (12) is secured. The upper mailbox support includes a vertical post (20), a horizontal arm (22) rigidly welded to the post to carry the mailbox, a diagonal support (24) welded between the horizontal arm and the vertical post, and a circular bolt flange (26) welded to the bottom of the post. The lower ground support includes a vertical stake (28) adapted for direct insertion into the ground, a circular bolt flange (30) welded to the top of the stake for connection to the upper support flange, and radially outwardly extending stabilizers (32) to resist movement of the support in the ground. The bracket is adjustable in width to accommodate mailboxes of different widths.

Abstract: A receiver and plate for removably mounting devices to a surface on a boat or other vehicle. The receiver's top surface opens into a vertical slot with tapering side walls. The separate plate slides into this slot. The separate plate has corresponding side walls that mate with the tapering side walls in the receiver. A pair of horizontal steps on the plate come to rest against the receiver's top surface. Although the side walls of the plate rest closely against the side walls of the slot in order to minimize relative motion, the mating of the pair of steps to the receiver's top surface prevents the plate from becoming jammed in the receiver. The plate is used as the base member for a variety of holding devices. Different plates can be configured to mount fishing rod holders, lighting masts, navigation equipments, radios, and the like.

Abstract: A holder for related items used in an activity where such items are likely to be used, includes a substantially planar base to be placed on a surface and an open top receptacle hinged to the base so that the receptacle can be tipped about the hinge with respect to the base. The hinge is positioned substantially along a lower side edge of the receptacle and provides resistance to tipping movement of the receptacle so a user can tip the receptacle with respect to the base and the receptacle will maintain the tipped position until readjusted by the user. A divider unit is preferably removably positioned in the receptacle to divide the receptacle into sections for organizing and holding items to be held. A coil spring has ends attached to the receptacle so that the spring assumes an arcuate position extending from a side of the receptacle to receive and hold elongate items.

Abstract: A general computer host mounting shelf engages a bottom deflecting bar of a set of bottom fixing bars into a lower engagement bar of an engagement socket and engage a side deflecting bar of a set of side fixing bars into an upper engagement bar of an engagement socket. The other ends of the bottom deflecting bar and the side deflecting bar are connected to a bottom connecting bar and a side connecting bar, respectively, to further combine a placing space. Further, a locating button is set at one end of the bottom deflecting bar, and at least one locating hole is set on the lower engagement bar corresponding to a position of the locating button such that when the set of bottom fixing bars slide corresponding to the engagement socket, an object of localization can be achieved by engaging the locating button and the locating hole.

Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may include a base including a base member case. Further, the reading stand may include a reading lid disposed upon the base member case, the reading lid including a reading platform having a front side and a backside; and at least one page holder adjustably mounted on the reading platform so as to assist in retaining a document on the front side of the reading platform. Further, a support member is provided. The support member extends from the backside of the reading platform, and is adapted to engage with the base so as to support the reading lid upon the base. For example, the support member may be in the form of a side support clip that substantially vertically supports the reading lid upon the base for side reading.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an umbrella includes a longitudinal shaft with a lower and an upper end. The lower end is adapted for insertion into the ground. A pivoting lever is used to urge the lower end into the ground by stepping on it. The upper end is adapted to receive and retain a lower end of the umbrella. An intermediate support is provided between the upper and lower ends and is used to steady the apparatus, for example, in the wind.

Abstract: An actuating device for regulating a control mechanism which is subject to a force against the direction of regulation. The actuating device includes a drive device which has a drive shaft and is connected in a moveable manner to a rotating spindle, by which means an actuating element can be axially displaced in the direction of regulation, in a housing receiving the device. The aim of the invention is to improve one such actuating device in such a way that actuation of the control mechanism is guaranteed in a constructively simple and cost-effective manner. In order to achieve this, the drive device comprises at least two electric motors which can respectively be actuated and controlled for the rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a valve unit (10) extruded from plastic, which is disposed coaxially to an actuator unit and serves for control of a fluid flow between a supply port (18) and a consumer port (16) and in which fluid channels (24, 26) and a valve chamber (30) are formed, in which a valve closing member is arranged. The fluid channels (24, 26) and the valve chamber (30) are formed on an injection-molded preform (22), which is injected into a flange (12).

Abstract: Controllable solenoid valve in which, due to the interaction between a magnetic force caused by an electrical flow and a spring force acting against the magnetic force, at least one first sealing body in the interior of a valve housing is displaced in axial direction between two final positions whereby moving relative to its first sealing seat. The interior extends from one electromagnet to a connection. To enable, in a simple manner, a specific reproducible influencing of the sequence speed of cylinder controls in hydraulic drives and to prevent uncontrolled movements by these drives, the first sealing seat up to the first sealing body is provided with an axially extending cylindrical housing inside of which a slide is axially displaced according to the electrical flow.

Abstract: A valve having a valve packing removal device attached thereto is disclosed. The valve may include a valve plug reciprocally disposed within the valve housing and connected to a sliding stem. The packing may be provided about the valve stem to ensure or minimize leakage of regulated fluid from the valve. A sleeve may have a diameter less than a bore in which the packing is disposed and may be connected to the valve stem such that when the valve stem is sufficiently pulled from the valve, the sleeve engages the packing and pulls the packing from the valve.

Abstract: A switch valve includes a valve body, a control stem rotatably mounted on the valve body, a limit ring mounted on the valve body, a locking member secured on the control stem and hidden in the limit ring, and a rotation head removably mounted on the limit ring and detachably engaged with the locking member. Thus, the locking member is only rotated by rotation of the rotation head to rotate the control stem so as to open/close the water flow in the valve body, so that the switch valve has a locking effect, thereby preventing the switch valve from being opened by a person intentionally.

Abstract: A throttle valve and a throttle shaft are welded to each other. Here, the throttle valve is made of resin material having a transmission property for a laser beam and includes a convex portion on a surface thereof irradiated by the laser beam. By contrast, the throttle shaft is made of resin material having a absorption property for a laser beam. The throttle valve and the throttle shaft are disposed so that their mutual portions to be welded face each other. Laser beams are radiated from the surface of the throttle valve to the mutual portions to be welded so that the convex portion is included in a part of an irradiated region.

Abstract: A suction valve including a valve seat and a piston movably joined to the valve seat. The piston has a head for engaging the top surface of the valve seat and a stem extending downwardly from the head through the valve seat. A valve guide is positioned adjacent the bottom surface of the valve seat and slidably receives the stem. A valve keeper is fitted upon the stem such that the valve guide is disposed between the valve seat and the valve keeper. A keeper pin is slidably positioned within a transverse aperture in the stem and abuts the bottom of the valve keeper. A compressed spring is positioned between, and exerts opposing forces upon, the valve guide and the valve keeper so as to normally retain the head of the piston in engagement with the top surface of the valve seat.

Abstract: A modular crowd control barrier that is collapsible includes a rounded top rail and a rearward projecting horizontal boss with a bore and axel. The axel of one barrier connects to the respective bore of an adjacent barrier. A hinged gate with a latch and catch may pivotally connect adjacent barriers to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in fluid agitation which may include a hollow drive shaft having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to a selectively rotatable power source, a first propeller, a second propeller and an atomizer coupled to the drive shaft, and a submergible vortex control plate disposed above the first propeller, and may also include a forced air source in fluid connection with the drive shaft, and methods of use thereof.