Abstract: A bioptical laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a two independently controlled rotating polygonal mirrors. The system has an ultra-compact construction, ideally suited for space-constrained retail scanning environments, and generates a 3-D omnidirectional laser scanning pattern between the bottom and side-scanning windows during system operation. The laser scanning pattern of the present invention comprises a complex of quasi-orthogonal laser scanning planes, including a plurality of substantially-vertical laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. ladder type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially horizontal with respect to the bottom-scanning window, and a plurality of substantially-horizontal laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. picket-fence type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially vertical with respect to the bottom-scanning window.

Abstract: A hand-supportable linear-type planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based device comprising a linear image formation and detection (IFD) module having a linear array of image detection elements and also image formation optics having a field of view (FOV) focusing a linear image of an object onto the linear array of image detection elements. A pair of planar laser illumination arrays (PLIAs) is arranged on opposite sides of the linear image formation and detection module, and produces a plurality of spatially-incoherent planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) components that are optically combined with respect to other PLIB components so as to produce a composite planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) that is arranged in a coplanar relationship with at least a portion of the FOV. Each PLIA includes a plurality of planar laser illumination modules (PLIMs). Each PLIM includes a laser diode and beam focusing and diverging optics for producing one spatially-incoherent PLIB component.

Abstract: A multi-step method for producing contactless tickets or cards, the tickets or cards including a chip (24) which is connected to an antenna (10) on a paper carrier. The method includes: printing the antennae in series on the paper carrier strip using a silkscreen ink; fixing a chip to each ticket by connecting bond pads of the chip to the antennas' bond pads (14, 16); and covering the paper strip, including the silkscreen-printed antenna and the corresponding chip, with an adhesive paper strip. After each step, the paper carrier strip is wound up before the next step is begun. Each of the silkscreen-printed antennae is coated with a protective layer (12) to prevent silkscreen ink from being transferred to the back of the paper carrier strip during the successive winding-up following each step.

Abstract: A non-contact IC can exchange information with a reader/writer by wireless communication. When the non-contact IC receives from the reader/writer a command indicative of restricting use of the non-contact IC, the non-contact IC sets itself in a state of restricted use. When in the state of restricted use, the non-contact IC can not exchange information with a reader/writer.

Abstract: A system for authenticating a memory card including: a memory card host device including a plural area authentication module which judges whether the memory card has plural storage areas, and an area switching module which switches a storage area subject to access a different storage area from among plural storage areas; a memory card including plural storage areas, at least one internal register which retains a value indicating the number of storage areas, and a controller which transmits the value indicating the number of the storage areas to the memory card host device; and a bus which transmits and receives data between the memory card host device and the memory card.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to document protection methods and product. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for hiding information in a document by means of a latent image or message, which is practically invisible to the naked eye and may only be revealed through use of a matching viewing device. The present invention further relates to a method for creating original documents containing latent messages, which are revealed when the document is read by a viewing device. In one embodiment, print elements such as lines, dots, spots, swirls, or images are used to form covert information. The covert information print elements are disposed at an angle to print elements of a background, thus creating a covert document. In another embodiment, print elements of the covert information are used with a solid background.

Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve 10 including a valve body 11 having a first fluid 12 inlet, a second fluid inlet 13 and a mixed fluid outlet 14, a mixing chamber 16 located between the respective fluid inlets 12,13 and the fluid outlet 14. A thermostatic element 15 is located for exposure to mixed fluid and a piston 17 is arranged for movement within the valve body in response to expansion or contraction of the thermostatic element 15. The piston 17 throttles flow of fluid through the first fluid inlet 12 into the mixing chamber 16 by varying its position relative to a first seat 33, and through the second fluid inlet 13 into the mixing chamber 16 by varying its position relative to a second seat formed as a bore 35 into which the piston 17 can progressively enter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling system with pulse-width triggering for the operating elements on the valves of the thermostat being subjected to closed-loop control in an adaptive manner. The aim is to reach the required temperature level in the coolant circuit as quickly as possible initially by predetermined and stored basic adaptation, taking into account the current ambient temperature. Depending on the load state and ambient conditions, three different temperature levels are provided as desired variables for setting the coolant temperature. Once the currently required coolant temperature is reached for the first time after starting, closed-loop control is changed over to fine adaptation. The coolant temperature which is currently to be set is kept as constant as possible by fine adaptation as a function of the desired temperature and the external temperature.

Abstract: A thermostat is provided that comprises a touch-sensitive transparent membrane adapted to be affixed over a display, where the transparent membrane has a plurality of membrane switches. The thermostat comprises a microprocessor in communication with the plurality of membrane switches, and has a memory for storing a program for controlling the operation of the climate control system. The thermostat further comprises a display device responsive to the microprocessor for displaying a first screen having at least a first user-interface icon associated with at least one membrane switch, where in response to the user touching the membrane switch associated with the first user-interface icon the display device displays a second screen having at least a run user-interface icon and a schedule user-interface icon.

Abstract: A thermal by-pass valve for fluids includes a sleeve having an inlet opening, and two outlet openings. One of the outlet openings functions as a by-pass opening. A bi-metallic metal coil is enclosed within the sleeve. The coil has one end securely attached to a cap, which cap incorporates an inlet for a fluid. The cap is attached to the inlet opening of the sleeve. The bi-metallic coil is designed to rotate the sleeve when the temperature of the fluid exceeds or drops below a designated threshold temperature.

Abstract: A fastening system for fixing and/or aligning at least one sensor element, in particular an active infrared sensor or the accessory parts thereof, such as printed circuit boards, controls, energy sources etc., in a rail element with at least one fastening element, characterized in that the fastening element can be plugged from a front side into the rail element at any desired position. The object is further achieved by providing a fastening system for fixing and/or aligning at least one sensor element, in particular an active infrared sensor or the accessory parts thereof, such as printed circuit boards, controls, energy sources etc., in a rail element with at least one fastening element, characterized in that at least one sensor element and/or the accessory part thereof can be inserted into at least one fastening element in a fashion capable of being re-released and of being aligned with regard to its inclination and the like.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or neutraceutical vessel containing a scented material which includes a pharmaceutical or neutraceutical container and a scented, shaped material, placed within or formed as part of the pharmaceutical or neutraceutical container, wherein the scented, shaped material includes a plastic composition, preferably a thermoplastic material, blended with a scent imparting material. In one embodiment, the scented, shaped material can be formed in the shape of a container for holding an adsorbing composition such as a desiccant or a gas adsorbing material. Alternatively, the scented material can be layered to form an inner portion of the pharmaceutical or neutraceutical container.

Abstract: An irrigation system has a master controller and a single backbone pipe with a single isolation valve controlled by the master controller. Branch lines can tap into the backbone pipe and a solenoid valve installed in each branch line, with each branch line leading to plural sprinkler heads. Each solenoid valve is controlled by a respective group controller, and the master controller controls each group controller by addressing “open” and “shut” messages to the group controllers over two and only two wires that run alongside the backbone pipe.

Abstract: A high capacity snow melting apparatus has a hopper with one or a plurality of dedicated heater/blower units coupled to a plurality of commingled heat radiant conduits for contact with snow, ice and water, and manifolds connected to the conduits for additional heat exchange and to direct heated air onto snow in the hopper. Terminal sections of the conduits are elevated to an upper region of the hopper and have downwardly directed exhaust ports for substantial and efficient preheating of new snow loads. Heat exchanger passages through the heated air conduits allow water to flow in the path of heated air in the conduits to substantially increase snow and ice melting efficiency of the conduits. A water bath in the bottom of the hopper is level controlled to cover the conduits and drain water from the hopper.

Abstract: An air vehicle having a fuselage and two wings extending laterally therefrom and having a first surface between leading and trailing edges and an opposite second surface. The vehicle includes adjacent upstream and downstream orifices positioned on at least one first surface. Each upstream orifice is closer to the leading edge than the downstream orifice. Each second surface is substantially free of orifices. The vehicle includes an actuator within each wing having orifices. Each actuator is connected to corresponding upstream and downstream orifices for creating a negative pressure differential at the upstream orifice and a positive pressure differential at the downstream orifice so air is drawn into the upstream orifice and air is pushed away form the downstream orifice. The orifice is configured so air is drawn into and directed out of the upstream and downstream orifices, respectively, at an angle of about 90% with respect to the first surface.

Abstract: A sprinkler is disclosed for improved flow characteristics. The sprinkler has a sprinkler head rotatably supported for distributing water and defining a flow channel for directing water flow therethrough with reduced head loss. The flow channel has a smoothly tapered portion for receiving water and channeling the water towards an outlet in communication with a first nozzle for distributing the water. The flow channel with reduced head loss produces a greater throw distance at a lower trajectory with a lower flow rate and pressure. The flow channel may be formed within a flow channel member positioned within the sprinkler head. The flow channel member may cooperate with the sprinkler head to define a cavity allowing water to pass through the cavity from the flow channel for emission from a plurality of other nozzles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sprayer (1), comprising a pneumatic turbine (5), capable of rotating a bowl (6), the turbine being connected to a pressurized gas supply line (11), for driving said turbine and to a drive gas exhaust line (12). The exhaust line (12) is equipped with an inner sleeve (13) which defines the exhaust gas flow volume (V13), an annular gap (E) with a non-zero thickness being provided between the outer surface of the sleeve (13) and the inner surface of the line (12). The structure is compatible with a temperature gradient between the optionally low-temperature exhaust gas flow volume (V13) and the material (2) which forms the exhaust line (12), the risk of condensation being thus limited.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sprayer with a changeable volume. The sprayer includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is positioned in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is directed to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is directed to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.

Abstract: A liquid spray nozzle assembly for an outlet pipe of an air blower, the nozzle assembly includes an outer annular member adapted to be secured to the outlet pipe, an inner member radially spaced from and secured to the outer member to define air flow passages, the inner member having a central opening and a lower surface with vanes extending therefrom; and a supply pipe extending into the central opening such that the air flowing through the central opening will act to shear the liquid exiting the supply pipe against the edge of the opening to break up the liquid into droplets that will be carried along in a dispersed pattern with the air flowing between the outer annular member and the inner member.

Abstract: A throttling injector is constructed with a swirl chamber, a plurality of tangentially directed liquid fuel inlets and an outlet orifice, the inlets arranged to create a swirling flow in the swirl chamber to leave through the outlet in a stream that is in the shape of a hollow tube or cone. Variations in the number of inlets that are actuated results in variations in the thickness of the wall of liquid in the tube or cone and hence variations in the volumetric flow rate of fuel ejected from the outlet orifice without changing the linear velocity of the fuel in the axial direction through the orifice or the pressure drop across the orifice. The injector thus permits throttling to occur from a high to a low volumetric fuel flow rate without the chugging instability that plagues liquid-fuel-fed combustion chambers of the prior art.

Abstract: A nozzle for controlling the spray pattern and the distribution of particles into a combustion chamber. The nozzle comprises a receiver in communication with a vortex chamber, which in turn is in communication with a discharge hood. The vortex chamber and the discharge hood are designed to reduce the air pressure within the nozzle, and to thereby decrease the velocity at which particles move through the nozzle. The nozzle further comprises a plurality of blades disposed on the vortex chamber which serve to control the spray pattern of the particles. The nozzle further optionally comprises a plurality of deflectors located on the discharge hood which further controls the spray pattern of the particles.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, having an outer valve seat embodied in a valve body and has a conical shape with an outer opening angle, from which at least one outer injection opening leads. A likewise conical inner valve seat is also provided, which has an inner opening angle, from which at least one inner injection opening leads. The valve body contains a hollow valve needle that has an outer valve sealing surface with which it cooperates with the outer valve seat, thus controlling the opening of the at least one outer injection opening. The hollow valve needle contains a valve needle that has an inner valve sealing surface with which it cooperates with the inner valve seat to control the at least one inner injection opening; the opening angles of the inner valve seat and outer valve seat are different from each other.

Abstract: A modular automatic spray gun manifold is provided. The manifold includes a plurality of spray gun modules arranged in an array in laterally spaced relation from each other. A junction element is arranged at an upstream end of the manifold for introducing fluid into the manifold. A first support assembly is arranged between the junction element and a first spray gun module in the spray gun module array for supporting the first spray gun module relative to the junction element. The first support assembly includes a plurality of fluid conduits for supplying fluid to the first spray gun module. One or more second support assemblies with one second support assembly are arranged between each adjacent pair of spray gun modules in the array of spray gun modules for supporting the adjacent pair of spray gun modules relative to each other.

Abstract: A spray device includes a valve assembly, in inlet pipe, an extension tube, and a spray tip. The valve assembly includes an inlet, an outlet, and a seal between the inlet and the outlet. A force applied to an actuator pivotably connected to the valve assembly forces the seal away from a sealing position, and allows a pressurized fluid to move from the inlet to the outlet. The fluid exits the outlet, and enters a passage in the extension tube. The spray tip includes a substantially vertical slot that communicates with a passage. The passage of the extension tube further communicates with the passage of the spray tip, thereby forcing the fluid to exit the slot in a wide uniform spray. A second embodiment provides an extension tube including a bend for delivery of the pressurized fluid closer to a ground surface.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel injection valve includes: a valve housing; a metallic nozzle member having a flat valve seat and a nozzle bore passing through a central portion of the valve seat; a valve body provided at one end face with a rubber seating member which is operated in cooperation with the valve seat; a coil; and a return spring for urging a stationary core and the valve body toward the valve seat. The stationary core attracts the valve body to move the seating member away from the valve seat, when the coil is excited. In this injection valve, a fluorine resin valve seat coating is formed on the valve seat so that the seating member is brought into close contact with the valve seat coating. Thus, an oil-repellent property of the valve seat coating is provided to the valve seat to prevent adherence of oil to the valve seat, leading to an improvement in valve-opening response of the valve body upon the excitation of the coil.

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for corresponding fluid atomizer bodies, each generally defining a fluidicly communicative interior cavity. The interior cavity is typically defined by an entry passageway portion, a chamber portion, a plurality of feeder passageways that are tangentially disposed to and fluidly coupled with the chamber portion, and an exit passageway portion fluidly coupled to the chamber portion. In one embodiment, an upper body portion and a lower body portion are bonded together to define a complete fluid atomizer body. Another embodiment provides for producing one or more fluid atomizer bodies by a way of injection molding. A method provides for spraying or sputtering atomized droplets of an electrically non-conductive coolant onto an electrical apparatus using one or more fluid atomizer bodies.

Abstract: An attachment for a cart having a definable compartment includes a spreader compartment having an open bottom portion, a spreader device disposed in the bottom portion, and at least one spreader wheel coupled to the spreader device. The spreader compartment is adapted for attachment to a rear end of the cart to provide a contiguous compartment defined by the cart compartment and the spreader compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jet mill in which a dynamic classifier is integrated, and to a method for using the same.

Abstract: Crushed rock is produced by passing rocks through an early stage rock crusher. Crushed rocks that exit the early stage rock crusher are passed across a sizing device. Rocks failing to pass completely through the sizing device are recrushed in a later-stage rock crusher and then passed downwardly through a high-volume air stream which flows within the crusher transversely through the downwardly traveling crushed rocks and extracts fines therefrom prior to exiting of the crushed rocks from the crusher. The fines extracted by the air stream are at least 50% minus 50-mesh.

Abstract: A waste treatment system grinds waste material into small pieces and soaks the pieces in a liquid disinfectant. The system includes a hopper, a grinder, a main solution tank, and an auger. Unprocessed waste material is dumped into the hopper. The hopper feeds the unprocessed waste material into the grinder. The grinder includes a rotor and anvil for grinding the unprocessed waste material. The ground material falls into the main solution tank where the ground material is wetted with the liquid disinfectant. The wetted waste is carried from the main solution tank by the auger and spends an additional two to three minutes of wetted time on the auger before entering a de-watering section. The total wetting time allows the waste material to be completely disinfected.

Abstract: A method for conducting business comprising: segregating refuse materials into types, wherein one of the types comprises specification raw materials; processing the specification raw materials into a fuel source; and utilizing the fuel source to create power.

Abstract: A combination waste handler is disclosed including a container for holding waste and defining an opening therein. A lid member is configured to mount on the container to at least partially cover the opening, the lid member defining a waste receiving portion and a shredding portion. A shredder is mounted in the shredding portion of the lid member such that the waste receiving portion allows passage of waste into the container without passing through the shredder. A cover is also disclosed for a combination waste handler having a container for holding waste and defining an opening therein. The cover includes a lid member configured to mount on the container to at least partially cover the opening, the lid member defining a waste receiving portion and a shredding portion; and a shredder mounted in the shredding portion of the lid member such that the waste receiving portion allows passage of waste into the container without passing through the shredder.

Abstract: A breaker having a first end and a second opposed end and a plurality of breaker drums arranged side by side in a row extending between said ends, the drums being arranged with their axes of rotation parallel to one another, at least two neighboring drums adjacent to the first end being arranged to continuously rotate in the same direction to define feeder drums for feeding material toward the second end, each breaker drum having radially projecting breaker teeth which co-operate with opposed breaker teeth on the adjacent drum to grip oversized material therebetween to cause breakage thereof, to permit passage of undersized material therebetween and to move unbroken oversized material toward said second end.

Abstract: The invention includes a rock crushing machine and method, the machine having a base and a jaw assembly secured to the base. The jaw assembly is adapted to receive rock as input material to be at least partially crushed. The jaw assembly is provided with an arcuate reaction surface that progressively engages the input material. A hollow crushing roll has an axial inner chamber that has an axis of symmetry (O). The crushing roll is a driven member that has an outside surface which forms a crushing zone between it and the reaction surface of the jaw assembly. Positioned at least partially within the crushing roll, an eccentric shaft serves as a driving member. The eccentric shaft has an axis of rotation (E), that axis being displaced from the axis (O) by a distance (T). A drive mechanism is coupled to the eccentric shaft so that as the eccentric shaft turns, rotational and centrifugal forces can be transmitted to the crushing roll by a torque transmitting device or other roll drive torque biasing mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crusher that is capable of crushing material such as waste rubber material under the conditions of room temperature without causing heating due to excessive friction, etc. The crusher of the invention comprises a pair of crushing panels, each crushing panel having crushing blades on the face opposing the other crushing panel; a charging port for charging material to be crushed into a space where the crushing panels oppose each other, the charging port being formed near the center of one of the crushing panels; and a driving part for rotating at least one of the crushing panels; wherein the angle formed by the pair of the crushing panels is smaller on the circumference side of the opposing faces of the crushing panels than on the central side of the opposing faces of the crushing panels.

Abstract: In plates or plate segments, e.g. in dispersing devices, circular elevations (9) and depressions (10) are provided in an arc-shaped arrangement. At least some of the elevations (9) form a continuous circular arc. This not only results in gentler fiber treatment due to the shearing forces being applied gently by means of friction, but also in the entire pulp suspension being dispersed, beaten/refined or deflaked more effectively.

Abstract: In a fishing reel with a gear driven oscillation system, a non-sinusoidal gear oscillation function is achieved by changing the shape of the oscillation pin and its associated oscillation block groove to improve line lay as line is wound onto the spool of the reel.

Abstract: A fishing reel with side walls includes a spool shaft rotatably supported therebetween and a level wind comprising a transverse shaft with an oblique segment intermediate the ends of the shaft rotatably secured between the side walls in front of the spool that engages the fishing line as it is being wound onto the spool.

Abstract: A fishing reel component includes a boss, a spring member, a lid member, a push button and spring arrangement member. The boss forms a boss through hole and a mounting space. The spring member is mounted in the mounting space. The spring member includes first and second engagement portions arranged to oppose each other. The lid member is fixed to the boss to retain the spring member and cover the mounting space. The push button includes a plurality of tapered portions. The tapered portions protrude from the push operation portion in the axial direction. The spring arrangement member arranges the spring member between the lid member and the spring arrangement member. The spring arrangement member includes a plurality of first through holes with each of the first through holes being configured for one of the tapered portions to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A seatbelt retractor reduces the temporary weight during seatbelt withdrawal to increase an occupant's comfort. When a seatbelt is not being worn by an occupant (off), projections of an internal gear are placed in a circumferential center between adjacent projections by the spring force of springs. When a spool rotates in the belt withdrawing direction, the internal gear also rotates in the belt withdrawing direction. This arrangement disables a reduction mechanism's power transmission to cut off the direct connection between the spool and electric motor connected to a sun gear to reduce the temporary weight during withdrawal of the seatbelt. When the internal gear rotates at a predetermined angle, the projections come into contact with the projections to thereby stop the rotation of the internal gear. This enables the power transmission of the reduction mechanism, whereby the spool and electric motor are brought into direct connection via the reduction mechanism.

Abstract: A seatbelt retractor is configured such that the thickness of the base end of a seatbelt in engagement with a spool is minimized so as to reduce the outside diameter of the spool so that the size can be reduced effectively and high workability can be provided. A spool includes a spool body and a cylindrical member placed in the spool body. The spool body has an arc-shaped body. With the cylindrical member placed in the spool body, the interval between the inner circumferential surface of the body and the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical member is set substantially the same as the thickness of the seatbelt. The base end of the seatbelt sandwiched between the body and the cylindrical member in such a manner that an end of the seatbelt is folded back is in engagement with the rim of the body.

Abstract: A removable and reusable device is presented for extracting and retracting a length of material stored about the circumference of a spool or cylinder. The removable and reusable device includes a retaining element having an opening though which the stored material can pass and a flexible band attached to the retaining element.

Abstract: A winding reel includes a first and a second reel cover and a rotating ring. A hollow positioning shaft is extended in the center of the first reel cover. The positioning shaft is circumferentially provided with a flange. The flange is provided with at least one fastening notch. An inner and an outer ring body are extended in the center of the second reel cover. A pivoting notch is formed between the inner and the outer ring body. By connecting the first reel cover to the second reel cover, an elastic fastener provided on the outer ring body can be fastened to the fastening notch provided on the flange of the first reel cover. As a result, the user can simply hold the handle of the rotating ring to twirl the first reel cover and the second reel cover, and thus achieve the winding of the power supply line.

Abstract: A tape measure of the present invention includes a mounted wheel, a pivot portion, rotation members, transmission wheel and a blade container wherein the rotation members include a first gear and a second gear. The mounted wheel has a serrated portion being arranged around inner sides thereof. The pivot portion being fitted into the opening has an axis and a plurality of posts on a side thereof and a driving bar on another side thereof. The transmission wheel has an operation gear. By the first gear and the second gear respectively and cooperatively operate with the mounted wheel and the transmission wheel, the transmission wheel is therefore rotated four circles as the pivot portion is rotated one circle, so duration of reeling the measuring blade becomes less.

Abstract: A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string line tool of this invention is self supporting due to maintaining the string line under tension between the string line tool at one end of a string line and a fastening means at the opposite end of the string line via the intermediary of a grooved line block.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for winding a towpreg having a spool winding machine having a rod-shaped body for mounting a core of a spool, wherein the core is shuttled on the rod-shaped body to allow the towpreg to maintain a straight path substantially normal to an axis of the rod-shaped body are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed thereto. Static electrical charge accumulated on the elements is discharged through the low impedance path and the surface contact spring to the external mounting surface.

Abstract: A film loading arrangement simplifies the film loading process for a user and prevents the improper loading of a laminate film roll into a laminator. The components allow the laminate roll of film to be loaded in the correct orientation by providing differing connection structures on each end of the laminate film roll. The differing connection structures are received by respective receiving structures on the laminator. Each connection structure is compatible with only one of the receiving structures such that when the connection structures are attached to the roll, the film can be loaded in only one direction, i.e., correctly. Therefore, the user can properly load a laminate film roll and avoid damaging the laminator as a result of improper film loading. A tensioning mechanism can be provided for adjusting the force required to unroll laminating film from the supported roll.

Abstract: A film loading arrangement simplifies the film loading process for a user and prevents the improper loading of a laminate film roll into a laminating machine. The laminating machine includes a female support unit configured to receive a first end of the laminate film roll to properly position the roll in the laminating machine, and a male support unit configured to be received in the second end of the laminate film roll to properly position the roll in the laminating machine. A male coupling structure of the roll is received in the female support unit and a female coupling structure of the roll receives the male support unit. The laminating machine further includes a tensioning mechanism for adjusting the force required to unroll laminating film from the supported roll.

Abstract: A nose cap and control strut assembly for supersonic aircraft is disclosed. In one embodiment, the nose cap extends forward from the nose of the aircraft to deflect shock waves and decrease draft during supersonic flight. In another embodiment, control struts extending from the nose of the aircraft have control surfaces which provide yaw and pitch control for the aircraft. The control struts may be rotatable around axes substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The control struts may also be retractable into the aircraft. The nose cap may be mounted at the forward ends of the control struts in such a manner that the nose cap remains in a stationary position with respect to the aircraft when the control struts are rotated.