Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that include providing a vessel having an adsorbent disposed therein, the vessel having an inlet and an outlet for communicating a carrier gas through the vessel; determining a differential pressure between the inlet and the outlet for a known flow rate at the outlet; and, determining a geometric measure for the vessel based on a ratio of the known flow rate and the differential pressure. In some embodiments, the methods and systems can include a viscosity in the ratio, determining a flow rate at ambient pressure using a factor based on a ratio of a gas pressure at the output and ambient pressure, and/or, determining a flow rate at ambient temperature using a factor based on a ratio of a temperature at the output and ambient temperature.

Abstract: A natural gas stream derived from a landfill and containing impurities including siloxane impurities is purified by a PSA process to produce a methane-rich product stream which is substantially free of siloxane impurities. A methane-rich vent stream having a pressure less than the product stream is formed that is also free of siloxanes and can be used as a fuel stream to run a compressor for the PSA process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ballast circuit and method for fabricating the same for multi-electrode corona discharge arrays. The circuit comprises a conductive plastic material and at least one corona electrode protruding from the conductive plastic material. The distance between the plastic material and the corona electrode varies and controls the electrical resistance and determines the voltage breakdown of the circuit. Additionally, a particle collection surface may preferably be located within the conductive plastic material or preferably be separated from the material depending on the circuit design and configuration.

Abstract: An air cleaner for an engine that includes a fuel tank and an air-fuel mixing device. The air cleaner includes a housing that defines an internal filter space and a canister at least partially formed as part of the housing. The canister is substantially non-permeable to fuel vapor. A first aperture provides fluid communication between the fuel tank and the canister and a second aperture provides fluid communication between the canister and the air-fuel mixing device.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide storage system includes a container and a conduit attached to the container for introducing or removing a carbon dioxide-containing composition from the container. A carbon dioxide storage material is positioned within the container. The carbon dioxide-storage material includes a metal-organic framework, which has a sufficient surface area to store at least 10 carbon dioxide molecules per formula unit of the metal-organic framework at a temperature of about 25° C.

Abstract: A filter structure is provided in the liquid-collecting tank of an industrial dust-collector, and a floating ball and an air-exhausting exit are provided in the filter structure. A soft rubbery cushion ring is provided to sleeve on the elongated portion at the bottom of the screwing section of the filter structure, so as to moderate the impact force of the floating ball when the floating ball is sucked to fully seal up the cushion ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to biological home defense systems for use by populations at risk of widespread biological attack via biological weapons of mass destruction, especially biological weapons involving aerosol attacks. The present invention is also related to methods for using such biological home defense systems wherein meteorological data is used to issue advisories with regard to the use of such biological home defense systems to a population at risk of exposure to biological weapons of mass destruction.

Abstract: A durable coffee pot system for use in preparing coffee or other beverages and food items. The system consists of a pot with lid, handle, and spout all constructed of ?th inch thick carbon fiber material. Hook eyes are fabricated into the pot body to allow it to be suspended over an open source of heat. The cylindrical pot is highly durable, being fire resistant and not subject to damage including breakage or warpage. It's extremely high durability allows the pot to be used with nearly any heat source including stove-top, open flame, or microwave oven. The system also employs a threaded screw-top filter cylinder which is constructed of carbon fiber. The filter contains numerous small holes. The filter floats freely in the pot and is agitated by the action of boiling water. This allows the coffee to be extracted more completely and up to two-times more quickly than conventional percolator systems. The coffee pot system retains it's integrity to temperatures of 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit (3,000 degrees Celcius).

Abstract: An embodiment of a machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston assembly disposed in the chamber. The chamber is operable to receive a liquid such as water and a flavor base such as ground coffee, and to allow the beverage to brew from a mixture of the liquid and the base. The piston assembly is operable to filter a solid such as spent coffee grounds from the brewed beverage by moving in a first direction, and to force the filtered beverage out of the chamber by moving in a second direction. By modifying or automating some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, such a machine may control one or more of the brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup. Furthermore, such a machine may brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee.

Abstract: A device for producing a beverage from a capsule, comprising a motor-driven extraction module which comprises a first jaw member and a cooperating second jaw member, wherein in an opened state of the extraction module the jaw members are distanced from each other while in the closed state the jaw members tightly enclose a capsule space, a motor for controlling the transfer of the extraction module between the closed and opened state, and a knee lever arrangement, being functionally connected to the motor and to at least one of the jaw members and being designed to convert the motor drive action into a closure force, i.e. a force with which the first and second jaw member are approaching each other, which is increasing during the course of the closure movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closed cartridge (10), for extraction under pressure, comprising a dish (12) with a bottom (13) with a central part and a peripheral part and a side wall having substantially the shape of a frustum of a cone and a circular edge with a diameter greater at the bottom and a cover (15) welded to the periphery of the edge of the dish and the cover is intended to be torn only through the effect of the force of the extraction fluid when extraction starts, the said cartridge comprising, in the dish at the level of the bottom, a means (16) guaranteeing retention of the solid substance when it is opened, in which the means guaranteeing retention of solid substance is a sheet of fabric sealed in the bottom of the dish in two zones, on the one hand in the central part (17) and on the other hand in the peripheral part (18) of the said bottom (13).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the substantially continuous processing of cheese. The apparatus processes cheese milk (coagulum) through to particulate cheese. The apparatus includes a de-watering or cheddering tower having a column with an inlet in which a pillar of cheese can fuse. Drainage manifolds allow the whey to discharge. The column joins with a detritising cutting element provided at the lower end thereof. The cutting element removes cheese from the pillar as it makes contact therewith. Simultaneously and consequently the cutting element forms a quantity of particulate cheese which is deposited into a conveyor for transport downstream. Secondary detritising element may be included and preferably both detritising elements are mounted in a hopper with the conveyor at the lower end thereof. The inlet include a hopper 1 to enable particulate cheese to be charged into the column.

Abstract: In an apparatus in a spinning mill for transporting a can-less fibre sliver package between a sliver-delivering spinning machine, for example a draw frame, or a storage means and a further processing device or a further storage means, having a support for receiving the can-less fibre sliver package, the support being substantially unenclosed, the support and the can-less fibre sliver package are transportable in common. In order to effect simple transport of the can-less fibre sliver package, there is a transport device for common transport of the support and at least one stably positioned fibre sliver package, the transport device being track-guided or freely movable.

Abstract: A timing assembly (200) for a manufactured wood products press (66) is provided. The manufactured wood products press includes a first drive shaft (120) coupled to a first platen (90) and second drive shaft (120) coupled to a second platen (90). The first and second platens are disposed within the manufactured wood products press in an opposed manner. The timing assembly includes a housing (202) and a plurality of timing gears (204) disposed within the housing. The plurality of timing gears are operatively connected to the first and second drive shafts for simultaneously driving the first and second drive shafts in an eccentric path.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus are provided for constructing and operating a linear actuator, and equipment incorporating a linear actuator, by operatively connecting a pressure biasing pneumatic arrangement between the driving member and the driven member of a mechanical linear actuator for applying a unidirectional biasing force between the driving and driven members, along an axis of motion, regardless of the location or movement of the driving and driven elements with respect to one another along the axis of motion. The pneumatic biasing arrangement is also configured, connected and operated to reduce the force which must be exerted by the driving and driven members in extending and retracting the linear actuator. The pneumatic biasing arrangement may further be configured for preferentially aiding extension or retraction of the actuator.

Abstract: A press unit (20) for a manufactured wood press (60) is provided. The press unit includes a housing (80), a platen (90), and a drive assembly (76) disposed within the housing. The drive assembly is coupled to the platen to drive the platen in a non-linear motion.

Abstract: A postage meter includes a slot to receive insertion of an envelope. A registration plate defines a top side of the slot. The registration plate has a window formed therein. The registration plate is for defining a printing location for a top surface of the envelope. A print head is mounted above the registration plate for printing a postage indicium on the top surface of the envelope. The postage meter includes a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate. The platform has a recess therein facing the window in the registration plate. The recess has a depth of at least about 5 mm. A cantilever spring is positioned between the window and the recess to apply an upward force to the envelope.

Abstract: A method for incorporating fraud detection features in a printed image. The method includes the steps of providing an impact printer having a plurality of impact pins for producing pixels on a substrate, developing an encoding scheme within the printed image, and controlling the impact printer to produce the pixels in accordance with the encoding scheme. More specifically, the encoding scheme is characterized by predefining a group of pixels within the printed image and determining the pixel density characteristics thereof, e.g., light or dark pixels. Furthermore, the impact printer is controlled to vary the magnetic flux density across each solenoid, thereby varying the impact pressure applied by the impact pins on the print ribbon. By selectively controlling the magnetic flux density at least some of the respective print densities of each of the respective printed pixels are different from each other to define an encoding scheme within the printed image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing images on a high volume of printable substrates such as garments is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inkjet printer, a conveyor system, heat presses and beds. The beds are trays with garment attachments such as platens for holding multiple garments in place during printing. In the preferred embodiment, the method first involves loading garments onto the beds and platens. The beds then travel along the conveyor system which includes one or more conveyor tables and optional heat presses. The beds are preferable placed under a heat press for pre-pressing the garments. Then the conveyor system facilitates the transfer of the beds to a high volume inkjet printer, where both an underbase and an image can be printed on each garment. After printing images on the garments, the beds are transferred again to the conveyor system and optionally delivered to another heat press to cure the image. Finally, the garments are unloaded from the beds and new un-printed garments are loaded.

Abstract: A two stage printing process that includes a digital first stage in the form of a non-contact material metering device, such as one or more digital inkjet heads, for selectively discharging a metered quantity of material, and an analog second stage, such as flexographic print and impression cylinders, for transferring the material deposited thereon by the non-contact material metering device onto a substrate.

Abstract: A printing unit is comprised of at least two pairs of two cylinders each. The two cylinders in each pair are a transfer cylinder and a forme cylinder. The transfer cylinder and the forme cylinder are each embodied with a width sufficient for printing six newspaper pages arranged axially next to each other. The transfer cylinder of each pair cooperates with a counter-pressure cylinder, that is embodied as a satellite cylinder to form a printing head in a so-called print-in-place arrangement.

Abstract: A printing unit for a web-fed rotary press includes a forme cylinder which receives at least one printing forme, an inking unit applying printing ink to the at least one printing forme on the forme cylinder, and a damping unit, if required, applying a damping solution to the at least one printing forme on the forme cylinder. The inking unit has inking unit rolls including ink applicator rolls and distributor rolls. The damping unit, if required, has damping unit rolls including a damping solution applicator roll and a distributor roll: When a format change is carried out adapting the inking unit and, if appropriate, the damping unit to a changing diameter of the forme cylinder, at least some of the inking unit rolls and, if appropriate, some of the damping unit rolls are displaced automatically while maintaining the contacts and while maintaining approximately constant line forces between inking unit rolls rolling on one another and, if appropriate, damping unit rolls rolling on one another.

Abstract: A sheet-guiding device in a feed region of a sheet-processing machine includes a suction head settable to a format length of a sheet and flexible sheet-guiding elements disposed above a sheet conveying plane. The sheet-guiding elements have a constant length, are disposed so as to be stationary and are deflectable by a positional change of the suction head.

Abstract: A rotary offset printing press has at least one printing unit which is used to print a web with six printed pages arranged in an axial direction next to each other. The printing press also includes a folding apparatus. A transport cylinder of the folding apparatus is arranged with a periphery that can also receive at least six section lengths of the printing product, which six section lengths are arranged in the direction of the periphery of the transport cylinder.

Abstract: In a method for controlling the temperature of a press which has an applicator roller and a screen roller, the screen roller has its temperature controlled at different temperatures and the applicator roller has its temperature controlled at a constant temperature. In this manner, the choice of the screen roller temperatures can be set individually for each printing unit depending on the optical ink density values which the operator desires.

Abstract: The invention provides an inking roller for an inking unit of an offset printing press. The inking roller has a number of zones arranged in the direction of the axis of rotation and at least one ink reservoir in the interior of the inking roller. The at least one ink reservoir in each of the number of zones is connected to at least one ink exit in the circumferential surface of the inking roller. Each zone in the interior of the inking roller is assigned at least one pumping element for conveying ink from the ink reservoir to the circumferential surface.

Abstract: A method for imaging a printing form, in particular within a press, is disclosed. A printing form having a rewritable surface being provided, and an imaging material being applied to the surface of the printing form in order to provide a permanent and erasable image. During imaging, in a first step the imaging material is sprayed onto the surface with a relatively low resolution in an image data-oriented manner, and in a second step the imaging material sprayed onto the surface being exposed on the surface with a relatively high resolution in an image data-oriented manner.

Abstract: A method for handling printing plates includes moving the printing plates from a first process station to a second station by a printing plate holder. The process stations are all arranged on a cylinder circumferential surface around a mid-axis, and it is possible for all to be opened out by the printing plate holder in the same way as with a distributor for the purpose of input or output. An apparatus for handling printing plates has a printing plate holder containing at least two mutually parallel, intercoupled holding decks for printing plates which can be pivoted about a common axis of rotation. The holder is located in the vicinity of the process stations and is suitable for transporting a printing plate from a first process station to a second station. Therefore, different types of printing plate can be handled manually, automatically or partly automatically in a less complex structure.

Abstract: A heat activated power source is disclosed that includes an anode element, a cathode element, and an electrolyte element, all of which are stacked in an electrically conductive shell so as to form a unitary body therein. The electrolyte is of a type that is ionically passive below a certain temperature and that is ionically active above that temperature. One of the anode and cathode elements serves the additional purpose of providing for heat amplification, and thus amplifies an otherwise too small heat energy signal so that it is enough for activating the electrolyte. The power source is particularly suitable for use in pyro-electric detonator applications, where it facilitates highly accurate delay times that are virtually independent of the delay time duration. The power source is suitable for large scale manufacturing, with maintained time delay performance and without need for special manufacturing equipment-or for inert gas conditions.

Abstract: A projectile having variable kinetic energy contains multiple propellant charges (14) that are able to be individually selected for ignition. Each charge (14) has a selectable initiator (15) that may be triggered by a wired or wireless firing system, preferably an inductive system, in order to determine the kinetic energy of the projectile. The projectiles are axially stacked for firing from the barrel of a weapon, with nose portion (11) shaped to seal against tail portion (12) of a leading projectile. Ignition gas exit ports (17) are located in nose portion (11) for propulsion of a leading projectile from the weapon. Alternative, the ports may be located in tail portion (12) for propulsion of each respective projectile. Charges (14) may be distributed around the longitudinal axis of body (10) of the projectile.

Abstract: Projectiles for firearms, specifically bullets, are discussed that include a rear thin-walled counter bore. The counter bore is designed to be a first size and shape when the bullet is loaded into the firearm and expand upon discharge of the firearm so as to force the walls of the counter bore into barrel rifling. The expansion may occur through the direct interaction of propellant gases with the counter bore walls, or at least partially indirectly though the inclusion of an expansion plug that is placed at least partially within the counter bore in a manner that the expansion plug can be driven further into the counter bore by the firing action of the firearm.

Abstract: A cableway installation has a suspension and hauling cable with transport devices such as cableway gondolas, lift chair, or the like, which are capable of being disconnected from the suspension and hauling cable in the stations. There, they are conveyed along guide rails through the stations and subsequently reconnected to the suspension and hauling cable. The transport devices can be caused to rotate in relation to the suspension rods about an approximately vertical axis by way of a turntable drive unit. A detector device is disposed in the entry area to the stations, by way of which the rotational position of the transport devices is monitored as they enter the stations and switching-off of the cableway gondola installation is occasioned in the event that a preset value for the rotational position is exceeded.

Abstract: An actuating system for operating sliding gates of a railway hopper car in which the mechanism contains an overcenter latch for insuring that the door remains closed when in the closed position for safety purposes.

Abstract: A freight car having insulative material interposed between inner and outer enclosures of the freight car.

Abstract: A black ink for ink-jet printing comprising: a) a carbon black pigment exhibiting a DBP oil absorption of not more than 150 cm3/100 g and a pH of more than 6, b) a solvent exhibiting a surface tension of 25-40 mN/m at 25 ° C. a viscosity of 1-50 mPa·s at 25 ° C. and a vapor pressure of not more than 133 Pa at 25 ° C. a solvent content of which being not less than 50 weight % and not more than 90 weight % based on the total ink weight, and c) water, the content of which being not less than 10 weight % and less than 45 weight %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a green pigment preparation that is characterised by a C.I. Pigment Yellow 214 and a copper phthalocyanine pigment C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 and/or C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 content, the ratio of C.I. Pigment Yellow 214 to copper phthalocyanine pigment being between 1 to 20 and 20 to 1. The inventive pigment preparations are especially suitable for the low-warpage colouring of semicrystalline plastics with pure green tones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone-based coating composition improved adhesion and dyeability, and more specifically, to a silicone-based coating composition prepared by adding a compound(s) having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of amino, carboxylic acid, mercapto, methylol, anhydride, and isocyanate into an organic-inorganic sol prepared by a sol-gel reaction of organosilanes at high temperature, a method of preparing the same, and an optical lens prepared therefrom. The dyeability of the coating composition is improved by conducting sol-gel reaction at high temperature, and the adhesion to the substrate is improved by adding the compound capable of hydrogen bond and condensation reaction. Therefore, the coating layer of the present invention is proper to be applied to a coating layer for a plastic lens such as glasses, an industrial glass, or goggles for leisure because of good dyeability and adhesion to substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides modified sulphur prepared by admixing molten elemental sulphur with one or more olefinic sulphur modifiers, wherein at least 50 wt % of the olefinic sulphur modifiers is 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene and/or 5-vinyl-2-norbornene and wherein the total amount of olefinic sulphur modifiers is in the range of from 0.1 to 20 wt % based on the weight of sulphur. The invention further provides a product comprising such modified sulphur as binder which is prepared by admixing such modified sulphur, a filler and/or aggregate, and optionally elemental sulphur at a temperature above the melting temperature of sulphur and solidifying the mixture obtained by cooling the mixture to a temperature below the melting temperature of sulphur.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for making a titanium dioxide pigment comprising a thermally treated titanium dioxide having an inorganic surface treatment of comprising a source of phosphorus, typically phosphoric acid, and a source of aluminum, typically sodium aluminate, wherein the pigment is characterized by an isoelectric point which is greater than pH 6 and a negative zeta potential of at least 20 mV at a pH of 7.5 or more and wherein the pigment has improved light fastness.

Abstract: A water and flame resistant dry mix stucco is disclosed. The dry mix stucco includes water and flame resistant materials as an integral part of the mixture. The dry mix stucco is combined with water and applied to structures.

Abstract: The Economic reuse of steel slag through its inertization (aeration and hydration), makes possible the inertization of this slag, as well as its reuse on road paving, now that its volumetric expansion is reduced to levels that do not compromise the structure and quality of these pavements.

Abstract: A support leg includes a sheet of material configured into a sequence of adjacent panels and including a first tab, a first cutout configured to receive the first tab being formed within one of the panels, wherein the sheet is foldable into a nested panel structure defining an interior cavity. A pallet deck includes a sheet of material having a plurality of first cutouts and second cutouts defined therein, wherein each first cutout is dimensioned to allow insertion of the at least one tab and at least one panel of the foldable support leg and each second cutout is dimensioned to allow insertion of the at least one tab, each second cutout being spaced apart from each first cutout such that the at least one panel is able to substantially extend therebetween. A pallet assembly is formed by mating a plurality of support legs to a pallet deck.

Abstract: A display rack for rounded articles generally includes a product track with a pusher block slidably mounted thereon. The pusher block is biased toward a front portion of the display rack, and the side walls of the display rack are configured to support a circular or elliptical product. Additionally, the display rack can be provided with front and/or rear removable panel carriers configured to removably receive front and rear panels.

Abstract: A desk of the present invention has a plank member with a slot and a retractable board. Two parallel rails are provided in the slot and engaged with the retractable board. The retractable board is moved between a retracted condition and an extended condition. When the retractable board is moved to the retracted condition, the retractable board is located in the slot of the desk, and when the retractable board is moved to the extended condition, the retractable board is moved out of the slot and substantially perpendicular to the plank member.

Abstract: Devices with raising and lowering elements, such as tables and desks, are disclosed. The devices include one or more legs, and when more than one leg is present, each leg is substantially parallel to the other(s). Each leg is, independently, either provided with a base, or with a means for attaching the leg to another or to multiple other legs. The devices further include one or more sub-surfaces for connecting one or more of the legs and also to one or more top surfaces. In one aspect, the substructure is provided with more than one arrangement of pre-determined means for attaching the top surface and/or the legs. In some aspects, the devices include two top surfaces which are raised or lowered by means of actuators in the legs.

Abstract: A material sorter (23) including a material sorting assembly capable of receiving, sorting, and discharging material, a chassis including mobility means, and an attitude adjusting assembly (14) extending from the chassis to contact an environmental terrain surface (24) supporting the material sorter (23) to alter the material sorter (23) attitude with respect to the environmental terrain surface (24). There is also disclosed a method of operating a material sorter.

Abstract: A generally conically-shaped collapsible grain chute removably affixed to the bulk seed distributor of an agricultural planter to provide an effective and efficient apparatus for emptying the bulk seed bin. The chute may include a cinch cord to selectively open and close the chute to control the flow of seed therethrough.

Abstract: The “Movable Work Table for Long-Arm Quilting Machines” provides a solid movable work area for a Long-Arm Quilting Machine. Designed and developed so that the operator can easily utilize the work surface when require and easily roll it to the side when the machine is quilting. The table provides a large stable work surface for the layout and dusting of the stencil design. Once the stencil design is dusted (or powdered) the table is rolled to the side allowing the operator an unobstructed view of the applied stencil design with the needle of the quilting machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for advancing essentially rectangular pieces of cloth (5) to a feeder (60) comprising securing of a piece of cloth in securing means (31) that are configured on a rail conveyor (30); wherein the rail conveyor with the piece of cloth is transported in a direction of conveyance (16) on an endless conveyor rail; and wherein the rail converter with the piece of cloth is transferred to the feeder (60). Hereby reduced operator time is accomplished, while simultaneously an increase in capacity is achieved compared to the prior art advancement devices.

Abstract: A small watercraft equipped with a lock mechanism for an engine hood is disclosed. The watercraft includes a deck, an engine hood that is pivotably provided to the deck around a pivot shaft, and covers an engine room thereunder from above so as to open and close, and a lock mechanism for locking the hood in an open position. The mechanism includes one member attached to the hood, another member attached to the deck, and a stopping member. At least one of the one member and the another member is formed with a protruding portion that protrudes in the radial direction of the pivoting. The stopping member is attached to the other member, and the protruding portion engages with the stopping member when the engine hood reaches a predetermined open position so that the protruding portion stops the pivoting of the one member to lock the hood in the position.