Abstract: A lumber processing system for cutting lumber into predetermined shapes broadly includes a scanning section, a computer section and a cutting section. Incoming lumber is scanned in the scanning section using two-color cameras capturing images first under normal lighting and second under ultraviolet (black) lighting for illumination of pre-marked defects. Images are processed in the computer section to produce a polygonal model of the lumber. A series of auxiliary packing computers review the model and determine separate solutions for cutting the lumber. Parts are then ‘punched’from the lumber in the cutting section utilizing high power lasers cutting from both sides of the lumber simultaneously.

Abstract: A method of producing a multi-microchannel, flow-through element, including the steps of providing a body of material, and producing multiple microchannels within the body, wherein the microchannels extend through the body to produce a multi-microchannel, flow-through element. Such an element can be used as a micromixer, a sensor element, a filter, a fuel element or a chromatographic element.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a high-performance rare earth-based magnet exhibiting a high coercive force or a high residual magnetic flux density even when the content of a rare earth element such as Dy or the like which is scarce is reduced. [Construction] A rare earth-iron-boron based magnet includes a crystal grain boundary layer enriched in element M (M is at least one rare earth element selected from Pr, Dy, Tb, and Ho) by diffusion of the element M from the surface of the magnet, wherein the relation between the coercive force Hcj and the content of the element M in the whole of the magnet is represented by the following expression: Hcj?1+0.2×M (wherein 0.05?M?10) wherein Hcj is the coercive force (unit: MA/m), and M is the content of the element M in the whole of the magnet (% by mass). Furthermore, the magnet satisfies the following expression: Br?1.68?0.17×Hcj wherein Br is the residual magnetic flux density (unit: T).

Abstract: A soft magnetic steel has, on the mass basis, a carbon content of 0.0015% to 0.02%, a manganese content of 0.15% to 0.5%, and a sulfur content of 0.015% to 0.1%, has a ratio Mn/S of 5.7 or more, and contains a single-phase ferrite microstructure as its metallographic structure, in which the density of precipitated FeS grains having a major axis of 0.1 pm or more is 5000 grains/mm2 or less. This steel ensures excellent magnetic properties with less variation after magnetic annealing, exhibits excellent machinability and cold forgeability during production processes, and can thereby yield a steel part even having a complicated shape and a large size in a high yield.

Abstract: A steel-made rolling-contact shaft with a joint claw improved in both the rolling contact fatigue life at the raceway and the static fracture strength (torsional strength) at the claw includes a joint claw at one end, and has a portion of the outer cylindrical surface functioning as a raceway of a needle roller qualified as a rolling element of a needle bearing. The joint claw is subjected to tempering by induction heating. A nitrogen-enriched layer is formed at the surface layer of the rolling-contact shaft with a joint claw. The grain size number of austenite grains in the nitrogen-enriched layer exceeds number 10. The hydrogen content of the rolling-contact shaft with ajoint claw is not more than 0.5 ppm.

Abstract: A heat-resistant cast steel excellent in high-temperature strength, aged ductility and creep rupture strength for use as a material for steam reforming reaction tubes in fuel cell hydrogen generation systems and the like. The cast steel has a chemical composition comprising, in mass %, 0.1 to 0.5% of C, up to 2.5% of Si, up to 2.5% of Mn, 15 to 26% of Cr, 8 to 23% of Ni, 0.1 to 1.2% of Nb, 0.01 to 1.0% of Ti, 0.001 to 0.15% of Ce, up to 0.06% of N and the balance substantially Fe, the cast steel being 20 to 45 in the parameter value P calculated from the expression: P=89.3?78.4C+0.1Si?5.7Mn?1.7Cr +0.01Ni+2Nb+5.3Ti?36.5N?50.8Ce. When desired, the steel contains at least one of 0.001 to 0.05% of B, 0.01 to 0.5% of Zr and 0.001 to 0.15% of La, and/or 0.01 to 0.3% of Al. Further when desired, the C, Cr and Ni contents are limited to 0.1 to 0.3% of C, 15 to 20% of Cr and 8 to 18% of Ni.

Abstract: A high precision alloy, and in particular, high-strength nickel-based amorphous compositions for fabrication of glass-coated microwires.

Abstract: A metal-made high-precision gear and a gear mechanism are disclosed. The precision gear is made of a novel material which does not exist in conventional materials for precision gears, including resins and tool steels, has high hardness, strength and excellent surface smoothness, and is superior in workability. In the precision gear which is formed of an amorphous metal alloy having a ternary, quaternary or higher composition containing iron group elements, such as Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, Ti, Zr, Hf, as the principal elements, the precision gear whose module is 0.2 or less is made of the amorphous metal alloy having a disordered structure which does not have a fixed regularity and whose XRD pattern is a halo pattern, namely exhibits a broad peak.

Abstract: High strength, reliable bulk metallic glass (BMG) solder materials formed from alloys possessing deep eutectics with asymmetric liquidous slopes. BMG solder materials are stronger and have a higher elastic modulus than, and therefore are less likely than crystalline solder materials to damage fragile low k interlayer dielectric (ILD) materials due to thermal stress in materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE). BMG solder materials may physically, electrically, or thermally couple a feature to another feature, or any combination thereof. For example, in an embodiment of the invention, a BMG solder material may physically and electrically couple an electronic component to a printed circuit board. In another embodiment of the invention, a BMG solder material may physically and thermally couple an integrated heat sink to a semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method of heat treating a turbine rotor disk to obtain different radial properties at different locations in the rotor disk includes a) heating the rotor disk for a period of from 4 to 10 hours at a temperature of 1800° F.; b) cooling the rotor disk to a temperature of about 1550° F.; c) holding the rotor disk at about 1550° F. for a period of from about 2 to about 4 hours; d) cooling the rotor disk to room temperature; e) precipitation aging the rotor disk by heating the rotor disk to temperature of 1325° F. for 8 hours, holding it at 1150° F. for 8 hours, and f) cooling the rotor disk.

Abstract: A gas generator 10 includes a composition that contains a metal chlorate such as potassium chlorate as an oxidizer, a carboxylic acid such as DL-tartaric acid as a primary fuel, a secondary oxidizer such as strontium nitrate, and if desired, a secondary fuel such as 5-aminotetrazole. Gas generating systems 180 such as vehicle occupant protection systems 180, containing the gas generator 10, are also provided.

Abstract: A wheel unit (10) comprises a wheel rim (12), a pneumatic tyre (14) receivable on the wheel rim (12) and a runflat assembly (16) adapted to be seated on the wheel rim (12) to close off a well (22) provided in the wheel rim (12). The runflat assembly (16) includes an annular support body (24) which is radially expandable to an expanded condition and contraction means (28,30) adapted to be operated via an opening (78) formed in the wheel rim (12). The contraction means (28, 30), when activated, is operable on the support body (24) to cause the support body (24) to be contracted to a radially contracted condition. The contraction mean is accessible through the opening (78) to cause the support body (24) to be radially contracted to seat the runflat assembly (16) on the wheel rim (12) to close off the well (22). The support body (24), when in its contracted condition, has a diameter greater than that of the wheel rim (12).

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes at least one elastomeric polymer including carboxylic groups, and at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer including greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % of epoxide groups relative to a total number of moles of monomers present in the at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer. The composition is crosslinkable in a substantial absence of additional crosslinking agents. A tyre for vehicles includes a carcass structure, a belt structure extended coaxially around the carcass structure, and a tread band extended coaxially around the belt structure. The tread band comprises an external rolling surface intended to come into contact with the ground. In one embodiment of the present invention, the tread band includes at least one crosslinked elastomeric material. A process for producing the tyre is also disclosed.

Abstract: A snow chain (2) comprises an inner ring (3) designed to be closed on the side of the wheel destined to face toward the inside of the vehicle, an outer ring designed to be closed on the side of the wheel destined to face toward the outside of the vehicle and a series of portions of anti-skid chain (10, 10?) disposed on the tread of the tyre (1) of the wheel, which join the outer ring and the inner ring (3). The portions of chain (10, 10?) are chains with twisted links, connected to each other by means of joining elements (4) shaped as triangular links and connected to the inner ring (3) by means of an U-bolt connecting system (5).

Abstract: A pneumatic runflat tire comprising a sidewall component comprising a rubber composition comprising at least one diene based elastomer and from about 1 to about 40 phr of glass bubbles having a crush strength of at least 10,000 psi as measured by ASTM D3102-78 in glycerol.

Abstract: A tire comprises a sidewall provided with a mark region for displaying at least one mark including at least one of a sold mark and an outline mark, the mark region is provided with serration made up of serration slots and ridges which are drawn up in lines, the mark is formed by discontinuous parts of the serration, wherein the discontinuous parts of the serration are (1) discontinuous parts of serration slots only or (2) discontinuous parts of ridges only or (3) discontinuous parts of serration slots and discontinuous parts of ridges, wherein the discontinuous part of the serration slot is a shallow part formed within the serration slot and having a top face extending across a corresponding part of the mark in substantially parallel with a tire sidewall surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly includes a tool moveable over a workpiece and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece, and an inspection unit operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable with the tool relative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a vision inspection of a portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of the manufacturing operation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unit includes a camera adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece upon which the tool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operatively coupled to the camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze the image to determine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the handling and containment of a cover tape peeled from a pocket tape in a component feeder are disclosed. A single folding pulley comprising inclined sides and an undercut at the hub folds the adhesive contaminated edges back onto themselves so as to captivate the adhesive therebetweeen. A cover tape reservoir, having an internal cavity defined by a curved perimeter and treated sides, stores the folded cover tape. The remaining reservoir capacity is monitor in software for fullness. The cover tape is corrugated to allow for maximum packing density with a minimum of voids as it is pushed into the reservoir.

Abstract: A method to produce an absorbent article using a blank, includes the following steps: folding the side-edge portions of the side parts of either the rear portion or front portion in towards the inner cover sheet over supports placed on the side parts of this portion and extending along the full length of this portion, folding the blank about a transverse line in the crotch portion so that the end edges of the front portion and rear portion come to lie edge-to-edge and so that the side-edge portions of the folded-in portion overlap the folded-in side-edge portions of the second portion; and welding together the overlapping side-edge portions of the side parts within the area of the supports by way of ultrasonic or thermal welding.

Abstract: A method for joining sections of coated pipe comprises providing two sections of metal pipe, each section of metal pipe having at least a first polymeric coating on its outer surface. The first polymeric coating comprises a first polymer coating selected from the group consisting of a first epoxy/olefin interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) layer, a thermoplastic layer, and a thermosetting layer. The sections of metal pipe are aligned end-to-end and bonded together to form a desired closure. A second polymeric coating comprising a layer of epoxy/olefin semi- or full-IPN is applied to the closure and to any desired additional area of coated pipe to form a seam and to secure the joint. A method for patching a damaged coated pipe using a patch comprising a polyolefin/epoxy semi-or full IPN is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for laminating glass articles without using an autoclave. The sandwich structure to be laminated is placed in a controllable vacuum and subjected to short wave radiation with specified frequency and power. Pressure that is applied continuously during the heating and cooling is also specified for achieving an appropriate bond. An apparatus appropriate for realizing the invented process is also provided. The apparatus includes a loading table, furnace, and cooling chamber that are adjusted to and adjoined to each to other. These parts provide the necessary conditions for high-quality laminating simple and multi-sandwich structures with high production rate and efficiency. The apparatus is inexpensive and fits into the space of two glass article lengths.

Abstract: Provided are a pneumatic radial tire production method which enables to improve uniformity of a tire and also to prevent a separation failure caused by trapped air, and a belt tread assembly transfer apparatus used for the method. A pneumatic radial tire production method includes the steps of forming a primary green tire including a carcass layer; forming a cylindrical belt tread assembly including belt layers; transferring the belt tread assembly to the outer peripheral side of the primary green tire by use of a transfer apparatus; and pressure-bonding the belt tread assembly to the primary green tire inflated in a toroidal shape. In the method, the primary green tire and the belt tread assembly are pressure-bonded to each other in a state where the transfer apparatus allows a center portion of the belt tread assembly to swell while holding both sides of the belt tread assembly.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a dual layer building seal comprising a series of steps including providing a first roll of material, placing a second material in a region adjacent to the first material so that an open end of the first material matches with an open end of the second material. In addition this process can include coupling the first material to a spindle. There can be also a three ply sheet of copper, polyethylene and adhesive, and also a system for manufacturing the three ply layer. This system can include at least one spindle and also a compression mechanism wherein the spindle can be in the form of a mechanized spindle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrap dispensing station and a method for wrapping food products for storage. A selected size roll of material used to wrap food products is mounted in a housing. The leading edge of the roll of material is fed through a slot in the housing. At least one roll of labels is staged in a storage area in the housing. The leading edge of the labels is fed through a label feeding system. At least one writing implement is preferably staged in the storage area in the housing. The leading edge of the roll of material is pulled to a selected length to be used to wrap a food product. A cutting apparatus is used to cut the selected length of material. The food product is wrapped with the selected length of material. A label is removed from the roll of labels, marked with the staged writing implement and placed on the wrapped food product.

Abstract: Systems for transferring at least one coating from a carrier to a surface of an optical article which comprise: an optical article to be coated; a flexible carrier bearing at least one coating to be transferred; an inflatable membrane; and a deformable part that is able to match the geometry of a surface of the optical article when a pressure is exerted on the optical article through inflation of the inflatable membrane. Also described are methods and processes of using such systems; carriers for use in such systems, methods, and processes; and optical articles made using such systems, methods, and processes.

Abstract: Systems for transferring at least one coating from a carrier to a surface of an optical article which comprise: an optical article to be coated; a flexible carrier bearing at least one coating to be transferred; an inflatable membrane; and a deformable part that is able to match the geometry of a surface of the optical article when a pressure is exerted on the optical article through inflation of the inflatable membrane. Also describes are methods and processes of using such systems; carriers for use in such systems, methods, and processes; and optical articles made using such systems, methods, and processes.

Abstract: A component assembly system is provided that includes a longitudinally elongated tape carrier, a longitudinally elongated submount carrier, and an assembly machine. A plurality of components may be attached to the tape carrier. The assembly machine is adapted to receiving the tape carrier, with the components attached thereto, and to receive the submount carrier. The assembly machine is further adapted to bring the tape carrier in close proximity to the submount carrier, and to attach the components to the submounts on the submount carrier.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal back-attached phosphor screen comprises forming a phosphor layer on an inner surface of a face plate, transferring a metal film, and heating and pressing the metal film transferred onto the phosphor layer by a press roller. The transferring includes disposing a transfer film having at least a base film, a metal film and an adhesive-agent layer on the phosphor layer so that the metal film contacts the phosphor layer via an adhesive agent, heating and pressing by a transfer roller to let the metal film adhere thereto, and peeling the base film Both the temperatures of the pressing sections of the transfer roller and press roller are 150 to 240° C. and both the pressing rates are 1.0 to 6.0 meter/minute. A metal back-attached phosphor screen exhibiting an excellent adhesiveness between the phosphor layer and a metal back layer and a superior withstand voltage characteristic can be formed with a good process yield.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a composite structural material. A non-solid composite section that is filled with a structural foam that reduces the weight of the composite structural material. A solid composite section that is coupled to the non-solid composite section. The solid composite section is an area for structural attachment for the composite structural material. A region adjoining the non-solid composite section to the composite section is radiused to reduce stress when the structural foam is bonded to the region. The radius in the region prevents delamination and cracking of the structural foam when a load is placed on the composite structural material.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a flexible laminate in which the appearance and dimensional stability after removal of metal foils are improved. The present invention provides a method for producing a flexible laminate 5 including a heat-resistant adhesive film 3 and a metal foil 2 bonded to at least one surface of the heat-resistant adhesive film 3. The method includes a step of performing thermal lamination by passing the heat-resistant adhesive film 3 and the metal foil 2 between a pair of metal rolls 4 through a protective film 1, and a step of separating the protective film 1. The molecular orientation ratio of the protective film 1 is in a range of 1.0 to 1.7.

Abstract: A method of depositing at least one functional film on at least one part of one or two faces of flat or curved substrates. The substrates are conveyed individually to a film-coating station and are advanced therein along the plane or neutral plane thereof. The film-coating station includes a film-applicator assembly including at least one axis perpendicular to the direction of advancement of the substrate and parallel to the advancement plane, at least one reel of film being mounted to the assembly. The method: conveys the leader of the film from each of the reels, which is to be applied to, and held against one face of, the substrate at a selected position, into the film-coating station; unwinds the reels such that the film can be applied in at least one strip to the advancing substrate; and cuts the film at a selected moment. Moreover, the new film leader is held to be ready to be applied at the selected position on the same substrate on a subsequent substrate.

Abstract: A method and device for applying sheet material, such as wallpaper, to a substrate. The applicator is bi-positionable, having a first position where the sheet material is spaced apart from the substrate and a second position where the sheet material contacts the substrate. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator may be provided with a control bar. In the first position, the control bar contacts a portion of the sheet material such as its free end. This minimizes the chance of the sheet material prematurely contacting the substrate. In the second position, the sheet material is disengaged from the control bar for application to the substrate. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used for the heat-sealing of a thermoplastic synthetic film to a thermoplastic synthetic container. The inventive device has at least one thermal electrode (11) which is made from a material with high thermal conductivity. The electrode is equipped with a metal section (30) having electrical connection terminals (31) at its ends. A heat flux sensor (32) comprising two electrical connections (33) is also provided, and the lower face is fixed mechanically to the upper part of the above-mentioned section (30). In addition, the upper face of the heat flux sensor (32) is fixed to the lower face of a thermal capacitor (34) which is made from a material with high thermal diffusivity and conductivity. Furthermore, a thermocouple (35) is mounted in a cavity in the metal section (30).

Abstract: A method for producing a laminated material, which comprises providing a raw material roll containing a support layer, drawing out a support layer in a web form from the raw material roll, transferring a silver-based thin film layer on an inner face of the inside of the support layer including a zone to be heat-sealed by the high frequency induction heating for the formation of a container, prior to or after the transferring step, laminating a heat-sealable inner layer on the inside of the support layer, printing the design of the container on the outside of the support layer in a long web form, and forming one or more thermoplastic layers of the same type or different types, at the same time or sequentially, on the outside and the inside of the printed support layer in a web form. The method allows a sealing zone to be formed so as to have an antibacterial atmosphere.

Abstract: In a method for releasing a work having an adhesive tape from a holding member which sucks and holds the work having the adhesive tape, the work having the adhesive tape is released from the holding member while supplying a gas which reduces a holding force of the holding member between the holding member and the work having the adhesive tape.

Abstract: A bonded-substrate fabricating apparatus capable of reducing defective bonded substrates fabricated. A transfer robot sucks the outer edge area of the bottom surface of a substrate and spouts gas toward the bottom surface of the substrate to carry the substrate into a vacuum process chamber of a press machine while keeping the substrate horizontally. A press plate holds the substrate, which is held by the transfer robot, by suction.

Abstract: A method of forming a multiwell filtration plate comprising of first gluing a filter to a major surface of a multiwell plate so as to close off one entrance to the wells of the plate. The filter is then heat sealed so as to collapse the pores of the filter in the area between the wells so as to prevent lateral migration of fluid from one well to another.

Abstract: A trashcan includes a container having a base and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base forming an interior space for receipt of a trash bag therein; and a trash bag retention member disposed on the peripheral wall, the retention member defining a passageway into the interior space of the container and comprising a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers configured to receive and retain therebetween a portion of a trash bag. Each finger includes a portion thereof that extends away from the peripheral wall. Each finger is “bent” and extends away from the peripheral wall. A finger may extend away from the peripheral wall on the exterior of the container, away from the peripheral wall on the interior of the container, or both. A method of making the trashcan includes injection molding the container and the retention member separately or, alternatively, together.

Abstract: A retainer ring of a chemical-mechanical polishing device which can prevent itself from being twisted and improve defective proportion and equipment operating rate occurred when polishing semiconductor wafers by embedding a metal member inside. Retainer ring installed to a polishing head of a chemical mechanical polishing device to fix a semiconductor wafer includes: a first member of a resin connected to a carrier of the polishing head and a room is formed inside; a second member of a metal embedded into the room of the first member. The present invention can improve a defective proportion of a semiconductor wafer polishing process by above effects and can reduce initial limitation conditions accompanied to mass production to increase an equipment operation rate by providing credibility of the retaining ring.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of, and an apparatus for, producing a near field optical head that can control a height of an optical aperture or a protuberance and an air bearing surface. A substrate and a protuberance formed on the substrate are covered with a shielding film. The shielding film is covered with an parent film for air bearing having a thickness greater than the sum of a height of the protuberance and a thickness of the shielding film. When the parent film for air bearing is etched, the shielding film covering the protuberance is exposed. Etching is stopped as soon as exposure of the shielding film is detected. Since detection of the exposure of the shielding film can be made electrically, for example, a height difference between the aperture and the surface of the air bearing can be controlled highly precisely.

Abstract: The present invention presents an improved upper electrode for a plasma processing system, wherein the design and fabrication of an electrode plate with a deposition shield coupled to the upper electrode advantageously provides gas injection of a process gas with substantially minimal erosion of the upper electrode while providing protection to a chamber interior.

Abstract: A binding apparatus for binding both ends of an adhesive tape around an object has a base plate. A tape-retaining member is coupled to the base plate and has a spool onto which the adhesive tape is wound, allowing the spool to turn freely. An opening is located at one end of the base plate that houses the object to be wound. A tape-end processing device holds the adhesive tape from both ends and releases the free end of the adhesive tape. A plate is provided that freely moves in a direct line from the opening in the base plate to the tape-retaining section, and an arm coupled on the plate so that rotates freely. A plate-transfer device is provided for moving the plate in a straight-line direction. An arm-turning device is coupled to the arm to turn the arm. A straight-line position-detection device is provided that detects the position of the plate. A turn position-detection device detects the turning position of the arm.

Abstract: A clamp holds together at least two superposed, flexible polymeric films while they are optically sealed or cut by at least a laser beam. The clamp is comprised of two jaws wherein at least one of the jaws can be moved to allow a closing and an opening of the clamp. One of the jaws is a contact jaw to bring the films into contact. The other jaw is an optical jaw having an optical window to let at least one laser beam pass through it and wherein the window is wide enough to allow to optically seal or cut the whole width of the films if required. A support mechanism interconnects the jaws and allows a controlled opening and closing of the clamp.

Abstract: An apparatus for affixing glue strips to both the top and bottom sides of folded, yet-to-be assembled cardboard containers. The apparatus, which is loaded prior to use with a wide roll of release coated paper, slices it into two strips. Each strip is then cut into many short strips of the desired length and glue applied to these short strips just prior to their being placed on folded containers. The release coated paper than forms a protective cover for the glue until the containers are used. The use of the release coated paper not only is much cheaper than pre-glued paper but also eliminates problems associated with storing and handling narrow pre-glued paper strips.

Abstract: A decorative device, such as a cornice, for crowing a variety of architectural structures also having modular and interchangeable components is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cornice comprises a horizontal base unit having a face section, a top and a bottom, and one or more interchangeable decorative modules. A decorative centerpiece for the cornice is also disclosed. Additionally, the disclosure includes novel means for attaching particular components to one another. In the preferred embodiments, the components are wood.

Abstract: The adjustable sunshade includes an adjustable telescoping rod, an adjustable flexible rod (such as a gooseneck), and a flexible shade. A spike is formed on a lower end of the adjustable telescoping rod for engaging the ground and maintaining the adjustable telescoping rod in a substantially vertical position. The adjustable flexible rod is fixed to the upper end of the telescoping rod and holds the shade. The height of the sunshade is adjusted by adjusting the telescoping rod, and the flexible rod allows positioning of the shade over any selected region that the user may wish to shield from sunlight.

Abstract: A window screen for use adjacent a window of a structure for blocking a substantial portion of direct sunlight from entering the structure through the window while providing a generally unobstructed field of view through the window screen. The window screen includes a web having a generally uniform thickness and defining a plurality of openings therethrough, each opening having a depth dimension defined by and substantially equal to the thickness of the web and an opening dimension being generally transverse to the depth dimension. The depth dimension is greater than or equal to the opening dimension such that light rays entering the openings generally in the plane of the maximum opening dimension at an angle measured from a plane defined by a surface of the web are blocked from directly passing through the openings due to the light rays contacting the web along the depth of the openings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the removal of concentrated odorous gases of a pulp mill. According to the method, the concentrated odorous gases containing sulphur compounds are collected from the odorous gases of the sulphite pulp mill and combusted with under air to oxidize the sulphur compounds, so that at least an essential part of the sulphur compounds is oxidized into elemental sulphur. The elemental sulphur is recovered in a liquid or solid form. It can be returned to the process or used in other processes.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for organosolv pulping, wherein solid lignocellulosic feed material is heated at a temperature in the range of from 50 to 210° C. in a solvent to obtain a solid cellulosic fraction comprising at least 50 wt % of the cellulose present in the feed material and a liquid fraction, wherein the solvent comprises at least 10 wt % of a compound according to general molecular formula wherein R1 to R6 each represent, independently, a hydrogen atom or an organic group connected with a carbon atom to the lactone group. The invention further provides the use of a compound according to general molecular formula (1) in a solvent for organosolv pulping.

Abstract: A shaped pulp article and the method for making same are disclosed. The method of making a shaped pulp article includes the steps of preparing a slurry by mixing at least one material of construction with water, placing the slurry in a porous mold having a shaped molding surface, extracting excess water through the porous mold to form the shaped article, and pressing the shaped article between complementary heated male and female structures.