Abstract: A distribution system for a hydrostatic piston machine comprising a rotating body with cylindrical chambers in which pistons are slideable, that are arranged parallel and concentrically with respect to the rotation axis of the body and are connected to respective ports distributed concentrically around the axis on a face of the body. A stationary plate of the system has a surface which makes contact against the body face and has two openings connected to a first and a second fluid duct, the openings being arranged concentrically with respect to the axis and opposite with respect to the ports, to form a passage section for the fluid between one of the chambers and one of the ducts. The openings and the ports are sized so that at the dead center of the stroke of the pistons the incremental ratio between the passage section of the fluid and the rotation angle of the body is different from zero.

Abstract: A load balance is adjusted to be appropriate even if shared loads of lifting jacks are fluctuated from an initial setting state caused by cumulative errors of suspending rods. It is a load balance adjusting method of the lifting jack when a lifting module is jacked up by the plural lifting jacks via the suspending rods. The shared loads of the lifting jacks jacking up the respective suspending rods coupled to the lifting module are detected. A height of the lifting jack is adjusted when a fluctuation relative to a setting shared load stored in advance exceeds a prescribed range, to thereby adjust to be the setting shared load.

Abstract: A coalescing filtration medium is disclosed for removing liquid aerosols, oil and/or water from a gas stream. The medium contains a nanofiber web of at least one nanofiber layer of continuous, substantially polyolefin-free, polymeric nanofibers, each nanofiber layer having an average fiber diameter less than about 800 nm and having a basis weight of at least about 2.5 g/m2.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for producing a DNA doped carbon cluster capable of introducing DNA into the cavity of a carbon cluster. An apparatus for producing a DNA doped carbon cluster comprising a radio frequency current applying electrode which is composed of a porous material or a wire mesh capable of retaining a solution containing DNA, a grounding electrode placed opposite to the radio frequency current applying electrode, and a power source for supplying a radio frequency output to the radio frequency current applying electrode, wherein the grounding electrode bears hollow carbon clusters on its surface.

Abstract: This invention is a reduced size citrus fruit juicing machine that uses sets of rotating male-female drums characterized by having one sole female drum and one sole male drum with an automatically positioning blade and a retaining pendulum—turning device. These characteristics avoid having to incorporate a second set of drums into the machine since the remaining half of the fruit is turned after the cut into the following upper cavity of the female drum. In addition to maintaining the performance of similar machines of greater size, it improves hygienic conditions due to an appropriate disposition of the retaining pendulum, a ribbed opening for the fruit, a peel collector and an integrated customized juice container which are isolated from the outside, all of which make it especially attractive to hotels and restaurants that do not have much available space.

Abstract: A can-free system for handling fiber sliver includes a sliver delivery device which deposits fiber sliver in the form of a free-standing sliver pile in a depositing area. A sliver receiving device is disposed in the depositing area to receive and collect the free-standing fiber sliver pile delivered by the delivery device. A packaging apparatus compresses the collected free-standing fiber sliver pile applies one or more straps to the compressed free-standing sliver pile.

Abstract: A food press for pressing plantains has a base having an arcuate-shaped side, a press support connected to the base, a pressing mechanism having a first end, a second end, a pressing surface and a handle, the first end of the pressing mechanism being operably connected to the press support, a press plate in communication with the pressing surface of the pressing mechanism, and a food retaining base plate having a first side containing a plurality of edible material recesses, the food retaining base plate having an arcuate-shaped portion where the arcuate-shaped portion is configured to mate with the arcuate-shaped side of the base and positioned to substantially align with the press plate.

Abstract: An inker is usually used in electrical properties testing processes to mark the defective dies of the semiconductor wafer. However, the conventional inker having only one axis will be shaken during working time, resulting in making a mistake of marking the wrong dies. The present invention discloses a multi-axes inker to fix the problem. Another axis is added to the conventional inker. The new axis can help in restricting the original axis, so that the inker is stable and can mark the right dies without a mistake.

Abstract: A hydraulic clamp for being mounted on a shaft. The clamp may comprise a clamp body; an aperture in the clamp body for receiving the shaft, the aperture extending in an axial direction of the clamp body from a first end to a second end; a recess formed in the clamp body and substantially surrounding the aperture, for receiving a pressure medium; the clamp body having at the first end a pressure cylinder communicating with the recess for pressurizing the pressure medium and thereby deforming the recess sufficiently to secure the clamp to the shaft; the pressure cylinder having a corresponding piston arranged for axial movement toward the second end for pressurizing the pressure medium. The piston and cylinder may be threaded such that rotation of the piston drives the piston into the cylinder toward the second end to pressurize the pressure medium. The piston may comprise a flange, disposed on the piston for engaging the clamp body for limiting axial movement of the piston toward the second end.

Abstract: The present is directed towards a coupling system including, inter alia, a docking plate having a protrusion positioned thereon, the protrusion controlling an orientation of a body in contact therewith to facilitate a coupling of the body to the docking plate.

Abstract: A jettisonable nosecone (10) for a missile is specified, which nosecone (10) is longitudinally split into at least two parts (15, 16) and is held together by detachable connecting structures, in which case the connecting structures are designed to actively move the at least two parts (15, 16) away from one another when released. A missile having a correspondingly designed nosecone (10) is also provided. A nosecone (10) of this type allows simple jettisoning during every flight phase of the missile, and is also suitable for retrofitting to an already existing missile.

Abstract: A projectile for an air arm is integrally formed from a single piece of dense malleable material formed as a body of revolution about a longitudinal axis having a head portion dimensioned for free sliding in the bore of an air arm and a skirt-like portion of frusto-conical form. The rearward end of the skirt portion is dimensioned to be in slight interference fit with the bore and the forward end is joined with the head portion to define a reduced diameter waist. The frustum is shell-walled, having a central recess opening to the rear and extending forwardly into the head portion. The head portion has a parabolically shaped outer surface which transitions smoothly into a hyperbolically shaped outer skirt surface for aerodynamic efficiency. Vanes are formed on the head portion to enhance in-flight spiraling rotation.

Abstract: An amusement ride has a track defining a ride vehicle path with a section of the track that can be decoupled from the main track and is subsequently movable on or about up to three axes with between one and six independent degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A guide rail support assembly includes a brace and a guide rail positioned on the brace. A hook device having a base and two hooks extending from the base and around the brace and secures the guide rail to the brace. The brace has no apertures such that the hooks extend completely around the brace without penetrating any portion of the brace. Adjustment shims are positioned adjacent the brace and a spring clip is mounted adjacent the base and the adjustment shims for securing the hook device to the brace.

Abstract: The invention provides glue, glue line resin systems and wood products incorporating glues with bifenthrin. Methods are disclosed for the application of such glue and resin systems with bifenthrin. The glues with bifenthrin are effective for preserving wood including engineered wood products, with or without additional surface sprays.

Abstract: Solid mixtures of a reactive size and starch, which are obtainable by mixing at least one reactive size with at least one starch in a melt in the presence of at least one destructuring agent for starch under the action of shear forces at from 65 to 250° C. and cooling the melt to room temperature, are used in the form of aqueous dispersions as process assistants in papermaking.

Abstract: A dense mortar includes: (i) an ettringite binder, including a calcium sulphates and a calcium aluminates mineral compound, (ii) at least one poly(alkylene oxide) comb polymer (PCP) and, (iii) at least one structuring organic resin, the structuring organic resin accounting for less than 2% by weight of the mortar.

Abstract: A method and device for metering and feeding pulverized fuels under pressure into gasification reactors, with the pulverized fuel being supplied alternately from an operational bunker through pressurized sluices to a metering tank, in the bottom of which a dense fluidized bed is formed by introducing fluidizing gas through a turbulence plate, with transport pipes immersed in the fluidized bed horizontally or vertically, by which the fluidized fuel is fed continuously through burners to a pressurized gasification reactor. By feeding in auxiliary gas in the immediate vicinity of the transport line inlet into the metering tank or the transport lines, the pressure differential between the metering tank and the gasification reactor is controlled and is utilized as a control parameter for pulverized fuel transport.

Abstract: A furnace has a top from which very hot gases are exhausted. An exhaust system has a vent stack connected to the top of the furnace. The stack is cooled with a heat-transfer medium to a predetermined temperature. A plurality of support elements hold the stack off a floor, and the support elements are heated with a heat-transfer medium generally to the predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A seeder (10) includes multiple cutting head units (30) pivotally mounted to a jack shaft (24) of a frame (12) and spring biased downwardly by hold downs (80). Each multiple cutting head unit (30) includes multiple roller blades (36) received on an axle (34) rotatably mounted in a carrier (32) and in gearing relation to the jack shaft (24). The roller blades (36) include a series of oppositely formed, circumferentially spaced radially extending indentations (36a) extending from a continuous, smooth periphery at a constant extent from the axle (34). Fingers (46) extending between the roller blades (36) are pivotally mounted to the carrier (32) to adjust the depth of the slits formed by the roller blades (36). Each hose (98) extending from a seed box (96) diverts seed into adjacent slits immediately after the roller blades (36).

Abstract: The specification discloses carpet making machinery (10) with at least one needle head (26) and an associated loop forming head (27) disposed on either side of a pile forming station (28) through which a backing material web (29) is adapted to move in incremental steps, the needle head (26) and the loop forming head (27) being arranged to move relative to the backing material web (29) at the pile forming station (28) selectably either in a transverse direction, a longitudinal direction, or both a transverse and a longitudinal direction of the backing material web (29) with the stitching of pile forming loops (96) occurring in one direction across the backing material web (29), the needle head (26) further including a plurality of needle units (47) carried by a rotatable carriage (66) rotatable about an axis (45), said carriage (66) being arranged upon rotation to move each said needle unit (47) selectably to an operative position.

Abstract: A flexor connector drive system for mechanical flexors of a modular causeway system includes a linear slide mechanism coupled to a linear drive located within a well on a first section of the causeway system. The linear slide mechanism is adapted to be driven out of the well by the linear drive and couple to a flexor located within a well on a second section of the causeway. Upon reversal of the linear drive, the linear slide mechanism pulls the flexor into the well on the first section, for interconnecting the two sections. The linear drive includes a high helix screw that provides high torque under high speed conditions for quickly moving the heavy flexor between the two sections.

Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a flexible enclosure to a boat windshield frame includes a frame trim piece with a longitudinally and transversely extending groove retaining a resilient insert. The insert has a pair of legs extending from one end of a shank and touching to conceal the groove. A screw snap stud can be inserted at any selected position along the groove to self-tap into the walls of the groove and releasably retain a cooperating fastener on the flexible enclosure. If the stud is removed, the insert legs return to the original position. Alternatively, the insert is not used or the insert does not include the legs.

Abstract: A baton includes an elongated flexible resilient member having a wand portion extending from a handle formed at a first end of the member and divided into two separate elongated half sections substantially longitudinally bisecting the wand portion and the handle. The member having mounted thereto means for releasably mounting the half sections together.

Abstract: A game scoreboard for displaying game scores of two opponents, which scoreboard comprises front and rear panels with multiple scoring discs mounted on each of the panels, such that the discs may be overlapped to minimize the size of the scoreboard and optimize game score digits displayed on the front side of the discs.

Abstract: Disclosed are a (Al, Ga, In) N-based compound semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The (Al, Ga, In) N-based compound semiconductor device of the present invention comprises a substrate; a (Al, Ga, In) N-based compound semiconductor layer grown on the substrate; and an electrode formed of at least one material or an alloy thereof selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd and Au on the (Al, Ga, In) N-based compound semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A method for low-temperature epitaxy at the surface of at least one plate made of a pure silicon- or silicon alloy (SiGe, SiC, SiGeC . . . )-based material, in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system, in particular a rapid thermal (RTCVD) system, which method includes the following steps: loading the plate into the equipment, at a loading temperature, preparing the surface for the deposition of new chemical species, and after preparing the surface, performing the deposition under low-temperature epitaxy conditions (>750° C.), in which method the preparation of the surface includes a step of passivation of the surface by injection of an active gas, or gas mixture.

Abstract: A crystal pulling apparatus for producing a silicon crystal ingot having a reduced amount of metal contamination. The apparatus includes a growth chamber and a component disposed within the growth chamber having a protective layer of silicon nitride for preventing metal contamination of the crystal.

Abstract: An evaporation source machine and a vacuum deposition apparatus using the same, including a vacuum chamber, a crucible, a heater, and a multi-layered inner plate positioned inside the crucible, wherein each layer of the multi-layered inner plate has at least one aperture, such that evaporated material may be discharged from a bottom of the crucible through the multi-layered inner plate into the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A microlens is affixed in the far field of an optical fiber to spatially transform a beam either entering or exiting the fiber. In a first embodiment, a droplet of photo polymer is placed on the end of an optical fiber and the fiber is spun to create an artificial gravity. The droplet is cured by UV radiation during the spinning. In a second embodiment, nanoparticles are mixed into the droplet to increase the refractive index of the photo polymer. A third embodiment employs artificial gravity to attach a microsphere to the end of the optical fiber. A fourth embodiment chemically treats the surface of the microsphere so that the requirement of artificial gravity is either reduced or eliminated. In a fifth embodiment the droplet is cured under equlibrium or nonequilibrium conditions to obtain different final shapes for the lenslet. A sixth embodiment discloses fabrication of microlens arrays.

Abstract: An improved kinetic spray nozzle system design is disclosed. The nozzle includes an improved powder injector having an injector tube and a sleeve wherein the injector tube is received in the sleeve and secured to the sleeve. The powder injector further includes an air gap defined between an inner diameter of the sleeve and an outer diameter of the injector tube wherein the air gap is from 50 to 200 microns. The improved injector is capable of spraying a variety of powder materials including hard and “gummy” powders for without clogging for extended periods of time whereas under similar spray conditions previous designs became completely plugged within minutes. The improved injector design enabled the use of higher main gas temperatures to achieve improved coating formation and deposition efficiencies.

Abstract: A roll for use in a galvanizing pot, comprising a hollow body brought into contact with a steel strip, and shaft portions connected to the body, at least the body being made of a silicon nitride ceramic having thermal conductivity of 50 W/(m·K) or more at room temperature, and the body having an average surface roughness Ra of 1-20 ?m. The body is preferably shrink-fit to the shaft portions.

Abstract: A paint shield including an elongated strip of corrugated cardboard having a top edge and a bottom edge connected by a pair of opposed ends. An impermeable plastic coating encapsulates the strip of corrugated cardboard. The plastic coating has a primary layer positioned upon the cardboard strip and adhesively fastened to it. A secondary layer encircles the strip of corrugated cardboard, from one of the opposed ends of the strip of corrugated cardboard to the other and between the top and bottom edges of the strip of corrugated cardboard. The top and bottom of the secondary layer define ruled margins running the length of the strip of corrugated cardboard for gauging overspray amounts.

Abstract: A stereolithography apparatus having a resin vat with resupply containers in one-way flow communication and a leveling container in two-way flow communication, an automatic offload cart to remove and replace build support platforms, an elevator assembly for supporting and releasably retaining a build platform removably attached to the stereolithography apparatus frame such that elevator forks supporting the build platform can be released into the vat and removed from the stereolithography apparatus with the vat, and a recoater assembly and recoater blade for mapping the resin surface in the vat and applying a fresh coating of resin to a cross-section being built in the vat.

Abstract: The thermal processing apparatus of the present invention includes: a processing container for containing an object to be processed; a plurality of heaters for heating the object to be processed; a plurality of temperature sensors for respectively detecting temperatures at a plurality of predetermined positions in the processing container; a storing part that stores: a thermal model for forecasting a temperature of the object to be processed contained in the processing container from outputs of the plurality of temperature sensors, and a recipe in which a desired temperature of the object to be processed is defined; and a controlling part that forecasts a temperature of the object to be processed by using the outputs of the plurality of temperature sensors and the thermal model, and that controls the plurality of heaters so as to cause the forecasted temperature of the object to be processed to coincide with the desired temperature of the object to be processed defined in the recipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a CVD reactor which comprises a process chamber, disposed inside a reactor housing and having process chamber walls, a process chamber bottom and a process chamber ceiling spaced apart by a distance from the process chamber bottom. The reactor housing comprises at least one reactor wall which can be slightly elastically deformed when the pressure within the reactor housing changes. Said reactor wall is provided with an especially center opening through which a functional element projects. Said functional element is firmly linked via a first section with a process chamber wall and has a second section that is located outside the reactor housing. In order to increase the reproducibility of results, the functional element is linked with the reactor wall so as to elastically yield.

Abstract: There is disclosed a plasma processing apparatus for making a gas including hydrocarbon plasma and forming a film including carbons on an object to be coated with a film. The apparatus includes a first reaction chamber for performing a first plasma process on the object to be deposited, a second reaction chamber for performing a second plasma process on an exhaust gas after the first plasma process is performed, and an exhaust pump for exhausting a gas to the outside after the second plasma process is performed. The first reaction chamber is connected to the exhaust pump via the second reaction chamber.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a batch processing system having a processing chamber and a loading chamber. Substrates are transferred in and out the processing chamber in a batch by a substrate boat. A batch handling tool of the present invention is generally used in the loading chamber to load and unload the structured substrate support by group. The batch handling tool generally comprises a support member, which is configured to host at least two sets of support blades. The at least two sets of substrate supports are generally mounted on the support member and their positions are switchable when the support member rotates. Each set of the support blades is configured to load (unload) at least two substrates into(from) the substrate boat.

Abstract: A substrate is mounted on a mount surface of an anode in a chamber. A flow path is formed in a cathode facing the anode, and cooling water is circulated therethrough. A voltage is applied across the anode and the cathode to form a layer of carbon nanowall on the substrate by plasma, and thereafter the anode is cooled by a cooling member to rapidly cool the substrate to a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A film formation system 10 includes a processing chamber 15 bounded by sidewalls 18 and a top cover 11. In one embodiment, a susceptor 16 is rotatably disposed in the system 10, and overlaps with a first peripheral member 205 disposed around the sidewalls 18. A radiant heating system 313 is disposed under the susceptor 305 to heat the substrate 19. In another embodiment, the top cover 11 has equally spaced pyrometers 58 for measuring the temperature of the substrate 19 across a number of zones. The temperature of the substrate 19 is obtained from pyrometric data from the pyrometers 58.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inducing gamete maturation in marine worms of the family arenicolidae and which exhibit epidemic spawning. In the method, male and/or female worms in a housing substrate (such as sand) in sea water are maintained at a temperature of 4 to 8° C. for 14 to 24 days, preferably 5 to 7° C. for 20 to 22 days. Spawning of the worms can them be induced either by exposure to suitable spawning promoting hormones or by raising the temperature of the sea water to 12 to 14° C.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a multitasking pet bed with numerous features, including a shell, which can be optionally, a two-part bed easily broken down for transportation, with, in various combinations, one or more foam pads attached to the bottom of the bed (and to each other), which can be stacked to provide harder or softer beds, where the foam pads can be, optionally, covered with or without a waterproof liner, and foam, liner, and cover can be washed, together or separately, and dried by household washers and dryers, elevated cavities for two dishes, a bath collar tie down, a holder for a mesh bag, a mesh bag, holders for aromatherapy inserts, and, optionally, removable and exchangeable aromatherapy sachets with cedar chips doused with one or more oils enclosed in a cloth bag, where the aromatherapy is done 100% naturally, without any pesticides, insecticides, or other chemicals.

Abstract: An animal training device includes a housing defining an internal compartment, a noise producing element with the housing, a tray extending from the front of the housing and a button. Pressing the button dispenses a food treat from the compartment and causes the noise producing element to emit a noise.

Abstract: A stand (12, 32) for supporting one or more pet food bowls or water dishes (15, 35) includes an integrated lifting handle (16, 20, 36, 40) and a supporting base (24, 34), wherein the position of the handle greatly reduces the potential of spilling the contents of the bowl or dish. A grip (20, 40) on the handle is easily grasped to enable movement of the stand and bowls or dishes between selected areas, without spilling the contents of the bowls or dishes while minimizing bending or stooping by a user.

Abstract: A pet food container assembly having a container which is dimensioned to enclose pet food. A noisemaker is attached to the pet food container and the noisemaker is selectively activated by a user prior to dispensing food from the container to the pet in order to train the pet.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting when an animal is or is closed to being in heat. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a switch, connectable to a power source and depressible so as to indicate potential mating behavior of an animal; a presentation interface; a timing component (which may include multiple timers) adapted to record a first duration of time when the switch transitions from a first state to a second state and a second duration of time when the switch transitions from the second state back to the first state; and a controller coupled to the switch, the presentation interface, and to the timer; the controller comprising a memory component, whereby input received via the switch can be stored in the memory component and utilized to display on the presentation interface an indication of breeding activities that persist for at least the first duration and are separated by at least the second duration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a bovine teat foam for treating a bovine teat is provided. This method may include providing a foaming system that has an open ended teat cup fluidly connected to a pressurized line containing a bovine teat liquid treatment and creating the foam passing the liquid treatment through a screen before the liquid reaches the bovine teat. In this method the provided system may also include a body having a beveled surface and a thimble shaped screen positioned within the body. Also, the bovine teat treatment may comprise iodine-based and glycerin-based treatments as well as other types. As explained throughout the disclosure, there are numerous other embodiments of the invention in addition to those specifically disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pet washing device that folds up for storage in a small space. The improved storable and portable animal or pet bathing station comprises a tapered bathing floor to which a back wall is hinged. Two side walls hinge outward from the back wall so that when the back wall is opened, the side walls swing outward to form a partial box. An adjustable front wall may be raised and lowered along tracks in the side walls to complete the box and contain the animal. The bathing station includes a hose and spray attachment, and a soap attachment for washing an animal, and drainage mechanism to drain water to a remote location. The station can be folded and latched into a lightweight compact shape and transported with its handle.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a cat scratching device that can be used in two different positions. The cat scratching device can be either laid parallel with a horizontal surface, or self-supported at an angle with respect to a horizontal surface by two plate-like arms. The arms are attached with a pivot and are held in the self-supporting position by holders on the back surface of the base. Thus, the present invention provides for an inexpensive, expandable cat scratching device. Additionally, the scratch resistant material can be easily replaced, further lowering the initial cost of the cat scratching device.