Abstract: A grind blade assembly for juice extractors includes a fixed and ring-shaped upper grind blade with first teeth located on an underside thereof and a rotatable lower grind blade which is located beneath the upper grind blade and has a plurality of second teeth defined in a ring-shaped area of a top surface of the lower grind blade. The second teeth are located corresponding to the first teeth. A plurality of first blades protrude from the top surface of the lower grind blade and located close to the center of the lower grind blade. A plurality of second blades are located between the first blades and the second teeth on the lower grind blade.

Abstract: The inventive raisin or grape seed extractor is used for a product made of crushed and destemed raisins or grapes which are introduced in a fast-rotating perforated conical drum for pressing the product; and a worm screw which is arrange inside the drum and turns slightly slow for controlling the forwarding of the product which penetrates in the top part of a cylindrical perforated separation drum arranged on the same geometrical axis that the other drum which is slightly tilted with respect to a horizontal line and turns slowly, thereby passing the seeds through perforations. The treated product is removed through the lower end and a spout towards fermenting tanks, the seeds being removed through an opening by the worm screw. The term “raisin”, translated from French, is understood to be raisins or grapes in English.

Abstract: For tying wire material around a bale, a pair of end portions of the loop is held in a substantially mutually parallel orientation. An engaged section of at least one of the end portions is moved about a longitudinal axis of the other end portion of that pair, such that the pair of end portions is twisted into a wire twist between an engagement area and a portion of the loop extending about the bale. During twisting, wire material of at least one of the end portions slips through the engagement area towards the portion of the loop extending about the bale. An implement and twisters for use in such a method are also described.

Abstract: A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes a support arm adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open and a closed position. An electro-magnet is disposed proximate the support arm and configured to selectively secure the upper platen in the closed position.

Abstract: A digitally controlled can printing apparatus for printing on circular two-piece cans, the apparatus including digital print-heads (30) for printing an image on the cans and drives (29) for transporting and rotating the cans in front of the print-heads (30) in registered alignment.

Abstract: A printing apparatus that can form an even thin film on a substrate, a method of controlling the printing apparatus, and a method of manufacturing a flat panel display are presented. The printing apparatus includes a table on which a substrate is mounted, a mask located on the table and having a mesh part framed by a supporter, a squeegee capable of moving across the mask to form a thin film on the substrate, a squeegee driver for driving the squeegee, and a controller for controlling the squeegee driver to stop the squeegee at a boundary area between the mesh part and the supporter for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: Provided is a jacket to be installed on a surface of one of impression cylinders and transport cylinders. The jacket is produced by the following process. Super hard particles, such as ceramic particles, are scattered on a surface of a sheet-shaped base member. A plating layer is then formed on the surface of the base member in a way that a convex and concave profile formed of the super hard particles is left. In the plating layer, fine particles of low surface energy resin are uniformly dispersed.

Abstract: A heating unit heats a sheet. A first measuring unit measures or estimates a first temperature of surface of the sheet before the sheet is conveyed to the heating unit. A heating control unit controls an output of the heating unit, in such a manner that the first temperature output from the first measuring unit becomes equal to or higher than a first predetermined temperature that is necessary for drying a water-based varnish coated on a surface of an ink that is transferred onto one side of the sheet.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for developing media productions that utilize extended press functionality. According to one embodiment, special plate and standard plate requests are received, and the special and standard plates are incorporated into a media production. The media production may be displayed including both the special plates and the standard plates. In some cases, one or more press identifications are received that identify at least some of the various capabilities of available presses. Based upon the press identifications, one or more portions of the media production that are compatible with the capabilities of each of the available presses may be identified and associated with the appropriate available presses.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of printing. More specifically, the invention relates to a method and system for automatically detecting defects in a printing cylinder during its fabrication process. The invention further relates to a process for fabricating a printing cylinder.

Abstract: A functional ink (200) suitable for use as a dielectric layer (303) in a printed semiconductor device (300) comprises a dielectric carrier (201) and a plurality of dielectric particles (202) sized less than about 1,000 nanometers that are disposed within the dielectric carrier. In a preferred approach the dielectric carrier comprises a dielectric resin and the dielectric particles comprise a ferroelectric material (such as, but not limited to, BaTiO3. So provided, this functional ink can be applied to a substrate (301) of choice through a printing technique of choice to thereby provide a resultant printed semiconductor device, such as a field effect transistor, having a relatively thin dielectric layer comprised of this functional ink.

Abstract: A less lethal projectile to be fired from a launcher comprising a body having a concentric cavity to hold a fluid payload, a nose cap attached to the body, said nose cap having a plurality of slits therein, which will spread open upon impact, allowing the fluid to escape.

Abstract: A novel bullet adapted to be discharged from a firearm at least includes: a leading edged portion; and a trailing edge portion coupled to the leading edge portion, the trailing edge portion comprising a base and spiral fins, the spiral fins adapted to channel the boundary layer during flight of the bullet, and increase longitudinal stability.

Abstract: A projectile structured to be discharged from a firearm comprising a body including a nose portion and a tail portion separable from one another when the projectile strikes a target. The body further includes an interface disposed intermediate opposite ends of the body of the projectile and structured to removably interconnect the nose and tail portions. Separation of the nose and tail portions such as when striking a soft tissue or like material target is caused by the tumbling of the projectile and the cooperative structuring of the interface to facilitate separation of the nose and tail portions. Further, the interface is disposed, dimensioned and structured to define the primary area of contact of the projectile body with the rifling or interior surface of the barrel of the firearm.

Abstract: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of transporting a rider, specifically for an amusement ride. The apparatus is constructed in the form of a substantially hollow sphere which rides along the ground, which is preferably inclined, a track, or a predetermined path (being substantially flat but with guide rails or walls along its sides). An inner carriage, to which the rider's seat is attached, moves independently of the sphere and maintains a substantially constant attitude while the sphere rolls. The inner carriage can be formed in varying shapes such as a sphere, hemisphere, semicircle, tube or a circle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport system, comprising a transport track (9), made of at least one rail, at least one vehicle to be transported and a rolling device, whereby said vehicle, provided with the rolling device, has a rolling resistance on said rail, said transport track comprises several descending sections (14?, 14?, 14??), having a descending gradient which is sufficient to increase the rolling resistance and insufficient to generate a continuous acceleration of the vehicle on the rail and ascending sections (12?, 12?, 12??) and whereby the transport track has a course, along which no vehicle at a point is lifted higher than the altitude of said vehicle at this point on a transport track with a single descending section, having the aforementioned gradient.

Abstract: Description: Guide track made up of two wide wing double-T profiles oriented in parallel and separated by a distance of 500 mm. Central rolling guide box, a set of four vertical axis wheels located at the ends of two steel bars intersecting and forming a cross-shaped device. The assembly is located between two steel plates measuring 700×400×25 mm, forming a box from which the guide wheels protrude laterally to rest tangentially on the web of the guide track profiles. Pivoting anchor cylinder with a dual function: anchoring of the box below the vehicle and transmission of box rotation for orientation of the support wheels.

Abstract: A magnetic levitated transport system comprising a magnetic levitation guideway, and a magnetic levitation vehicle traversing said magnetic levitation guideway. The magnetic levitation guideway may be defined by a pair of continuous parallel vehicle levitation guideways, each having a plurality of spaced apart rotating passive magnetic disc assemblies, one or more linear guideway electric generators interconnecting said passive magnetic disc assemblies, and a magnetic-ferromagnetic attractive propulsion guideway disposed co-extensive with said magnetic levitation guideway. The magnetic levitation vehicle may be defined by a vehicle body, a magnetic suspension stabilizer disposed at the lower opposing sides of said vehicle body, including a plurality of electromagnetic array spinning discs spacedy disposed in a linear pattern thereof.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method for reversible intermodal conversion of transport tractors and trailers, highway-to-rail. Trailer add-ons are wheel mount shims and an axle housing draft sill pin receptacle. No add-ons are required for tractors. Highway-to-rail conversion involves securing a rail interface apparatus, consisting of rail carriage assemblies, bogies, and end coupler draft sills beneath each vehicle to align and bear loads-to-rails, and to provide draft load transfer. Staging is on paved grade slightly above rail level. Vehicle conversion is made without loading/unloading mechanized infrastructure, add-on weight, wheel removal, or powered actuators. Full use of inherent vehicle suspension and anti-roll devices is afforded. Draft sills, pneumatic brake lines, and knuckle couplers are employed for train configurations. Draft may be afforded by either a locomotive or a rail converted highway tractor.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening and closing the covers of a covered hopper railroad car. After the covers are unlatched, the car is driven through the apparatus. The covers of the car are contacted by the bars of the apparatus, which lifts the covers to the open position. The car can then be filled. Continued advancement of the car causes the apparatus to close the hopper doors.

Abstract: A railcar operating shaft assembly mounted on a gate assembly frame for moving a gate between closed and open positions. The operating shaft assembly includes an operating shaft and a capstan assembly provided at each end of the operating shaft. Each capstan assembly includes first and second axially aligned and conjoined but separate members. The first member is releasably coupled in non-rotatable relation relative to a free end of the operating shaft and is mountable on the gate assembly frame for rotation about a fixed axis. The second member of each capstan assembly is releasably conjoined in non-rotatable relation relative to the first member such that rotational movements imparted to the second member are transferred to the first member and to the operating shaft coupled thereto.

Abstract: A railcar operating shaft assembly including an operating shaft having first and second ends with a capstan provided at each end of the operating shaft. Each capstan defines an axis about which the capstan rotates and has first and second axially aligned end portions. One end portion of each capstan is releasably connectable to one end of the operating shaft. The second end portion of each capstan defines a socket opening to a terminal end of the second end portion of the capstan. The socket defined at the free end of the second end portion of the capstan is axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the capstan. An insert is configured for non-rotatable accommodation within the socket defined at the second end portion of each capstan. The insert defines a bore axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the capstan and has a closed and non-circular marginal edge extending axially inward from the terminal end at the second end portion of the capstan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a yellow pigment comprising an asymmetric quinolonoquinolone in an amount greater than 5% by weight of the yellow pigment. Also disclosed are modified yellow pigments comprising this yellow pigment having attached at least one organic group as well as inkjet ink compositions comprising the yellow pigments or the modified yellow pigments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slip for producing a durable hard coating on a substrate, comprising a) silicon nitride particles and b) a binder comprising nanosize solid particles and/or precursors of nanosize solid particles from production via a sol-gel process. The invention further relates to shaped bodies composed of a substrate with a durable hard coating which has been produced from a slip according to the invention. The shaped bodies of the invention are suitable for use in the field of corrosive nonferrous metal melts.

Abstract: The present invention provides cement compositions that comprise water, high alumina cement, a soluble phosphate, and cement kiln dust. The cement compositions optionally may be foamed with a gas. Methods of cementing also are provided that comprise: providing the cement composition; introducing the cement composition into a location to be cemented; and allowing the cement composition to set therein. The location to be cemented may be above ground or in a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A process for producing high grade metakaolin directly from kaolinzed sands ore body. In one embodiment, a source of kaolin ore is reduced in the size to a size distribution of between ?2 inches and 10 mesh. The ore is then dried in a dryer at a temperature of not greater than 180° C. to a moisture content of not greater than 0.5% by weight to liberate kaolin and calcined at a temperature of not greater than 875° C. to produce metakaolin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cellulose fiber reinforced cementitious material having cement; optionally sand and/or aggregate; and chemically purified cellulose fibers with a Zero-Span Stability Ratio or precent cellulose content of about 90 percent or greater. The invention may also include one or more synthetic or natural fibers, and may also include latex.

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for a lap support system in which a support includes a first fastener. A leg strap can be releasably secured to a user's thigh with a second fastener configured to releasably engage the first fastener and thereby attach the support to the user. The leg strap can be mounted to the thigh and the support can be operably and selectively attached and detached to and from the leg strap without requiring coincidental attachment and detachment of the leg strap to and from the thigh.

Abstract: “ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO LOW WEIGHT AND HIGH STRENGTH RIBBED METALLIC PALLET”, comprising a pallet (1) is applied to the storage and carriage of each and all type of parts and packages of conventional shape which stand out for having a low weight and large resistance, since it is made of metallic blades the resistance of which is achieved by means of a series of fins or folds (D) originating a reduced mass, large resistance, long cycle life, washable, great dimensional flexibility, low cost, recyclable profile (P), besides not contaminating the products conditioned in it, meeting the specific standard requirements.

Abstract: A height-adjustable furnishing system includes a base component, a plurality of legs, a height adjustment mechanism, and a platform component. The base has a planar bottom surface and a top surface with a plurality of attachment points for pivotally attaching two, three or four legs. The height-adjustment mechanism is adjustably attached between the base component and at least one of the plurality of legs, or between a forward leg and a rear leg. A platform component is pivotally attached to the plurality of legs to form a parallelogram linkage when viewed from the side. The height-adjustment mechanism may include a gas spring, a cam clamp, a travel block, a release lever, a cable release, a release trigger and may also be hand- or foot-operated. The entire system folds to a generally planar configuration for storage. The legs are erect when they are approximately 10 degrees from vertical.

Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes first and second frames pivotally connected to each other and respectively having a wheel-carrying end and a foot end. The tabletop bracing member is pivotally connected to the first frame in proximity of a handgrip portion, and supports a machine thereon such that in a propped up position, the center of gravity of the machine is disposed rearwards from the table top bracing member. The tabletop bracing member has a retaining region brought to engage a retained region on the second frame. The base prop is disposed to sit on the ground surface in the propped up position so as to relieve the frame subassembly of the mass of the machine, thereby facilitating displacement of the frame assembly to a folded or unfolded position. A locking member is disposed to place engagement of the retaining region with a selected one of the first and second retained regions.

Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.

Abstract: An electrically fired steam locomotive includes a first unit and a second unit interconnected to the first unit. A steam boiler is in the first unit, and has an economizer tank and a superheater. The economizer tank holds a predetermined water supply. An electric furnace is in the first unit proximate the steam boiler. The electric furnace provides heat to the steam boiler to produce steam. A direct current battery system is in the first unit located beneath the electric furnace. A water tank is in the second unit. The water tank is configured to supply water to the steam boiler. A boiler feed pump and a steam condenser are in the second unit. A steam driven generator is in the second unit. Steam that is superheated by the superheater provides power to move the locomotive and to cause the generator to generate electricity to energize the electric furnace.

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units supported by a tool bar, each of which being operable to form a seed trench in soil, plant seeds in the seed trench, and close the seed trench. The seed trench defines a depth that is achieved via a pair of gauge wheels. A press wheel assembly packs the trench after it has been seeded and closed. The planting assembly links the forward gauge wheels with the rear press wheel assembly for reciprocal motion to reduce the trench depth displacement when either a gauge wheel or a press wheel travels over an obstacle.

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units supported by a tool bar, each of which being operable to form a seed trench in soil, plant seeds in the seed trench, and close the seed trench. The seed trench defines a depth that is achieved via a pair of gauge wheels. A press wheel assembly packs the trench after it has been seeded and closed. The planting assembly links the forward gauge wheels with the rear press wheel assembly for reciprocal motion to reduce the trench depth displacement when either a gauge wheel or a press wheel travels over an obstacle.

Abstract: A marine vessel is maneuvered by independently rotating first and second marine propulsion devices about their respective steering axes in response to commands received from a manually operable control device, such as a joystick. The marine propulsion devices are aligned with their thrust vectors intersecting at a point on a centerline of the marine vessel and, when no rotational movement is commanded, at the center of gravity of the marine vessel. Internal combustion engines are provided to drive the marine propulsion devices. The steering axes of the two marine propulsion devices are generally vertical and parallel to each other. The two steering axes extend through a bottom surface of the hull of the marine vessel.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a device which provides buoyancy to objects with negative buoyancy in water. The invention comprises a water-sensitive trigger which, when activated, causes a compressed gas to exit a canister and enter a balloon, which expands, thereby causing the object to float, in cases where the device is attached to an item on a boat, or rise to the surface, in cases where the device is attached to a sunken object. There are a number of variable characteristics, including canister size, trigger fuse length, balloon configuration, and housing material that allow a user tremendous flexibility in selecting a proper size of the invention for the user's intended purpose. Other iterations of the invention provide breathing air for underwater purposes and means of keeping cars, boats, airplanes, etc., floating when they fall into water.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing or controlling the lowering or raising of a structure between the surface and the bed of the sea. The device includes at least one connection element of the cable or chain type. The connecting element has a first end that is connected to and wound on a winch located on board a floating support or ship on the surface, and a second end that is connected to a fastener element on the structure. The length of the connection element is such that the winch is capable of winding or unwinding the first end of the connection element so that a bottom portion of the connection element can hang beneath the fastener element.

Abstract: A propeller driven surfing device includes an elongated body defining an accommodation chamber for receiving a drive motor and a power supply therein. A propeller is driven by the drive motor, and is disposed outwardly and rearwardly of the elongated body. A shell member includes a front surrounding segment which surrounds and which is spaced apart from the elongated body to define a passageway therebetween, and a rear surrounding segment which extends rearwardly to terminate at a distal end that is disposed rearwardly of the propeller. The front surrounding segment and the distal end respectively define a water intake port and a water outlet port which are disposed upstream and downstream of the passageway, respectively, such that water flows from the intake port and out of the outlet port through the passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system adapted for sailors in order to determine the air flow conditions around one or more sails, in conjunction with which both sides of the sails are equipped with a number of ultrasonic sensors that are distributed over the surface and communicate the flow conditions in their vicinity to a central unit.

Abstract: Two fuel tanks are situated on opposite sides of the central longitudinal axis of a boat. An inclinometer generates electric signals indicating the inclination of the boat about its longitudinal axis. The two tanks are connected hydraulically by at least one pipe with which a pump is associated. An electronic processing and control unit acquires and processes the signals emitted by the inclinometer and operates the pump, depending on said signals, so as to transfer fuel from one tank to another in order to reduce the inclination of the boat.

Abstract: A vessel positioning system maneuvers a marine vessel in such a way that the vessel maintains its global position and heading in accordance with a desired position and heading selected by the operator of the marine vessel. When used in conjunction with a joystick, the operator of the marine vessel can place the system in a station keeping enabled mode and the system then maintains the desired position obtained upon the initial change in the joystick from an active mode to an inactive mode. In this way, the operator can selectively maneuver the marine vessel manually and, when the joystick is released, the vessel will maintain the position in which it was at the instant the operator stopped maneuvering it with the joystick.

Abstract: An outboard motor steering control system operates at starting of the engine to compare the output of the steering wheel angle sensor which indicates the turned angle of the steering wheel and the output of the rotation angle sensor which indicates the rotation angle of the swivel shaft, determines whether there is a phase difference in steering angle therebetween, responds to any phase difference found by, at the time the boat operator turns the steering wheel, controlling the operation of the actuator connected to the swivel shaft so as to eliminate the difference, and further operates to inform the boat operator of the difference. Owing to this configuration, the difference can be eliminated without causing the boat operator to experience an unnatural feel.

Abstract: A stainless-steel boat hull system and method. Exemplary embodiments include a method of maintaining steel-hulled boats, including accessing a steel boat hull, removing surface layers of the boat hull, identifying structurally supportive layers of the boat hull, priming the boat hull, attaching pre-selected stainless steel plates to the boat hull in an overlapped arrangement and connecting adjacent stainless steel plates.

Abstract: A signaling device for a water-skiing tow boat that displays a warning flag in the event of a fallen skier. The device can be attached to a boat hull or other structure and includes an electro-mechanical actuator operated by a local or remotely controlled switch or sensor to retract or extend the warning flag in or out of a weatherproof housing. To further enhance skier safety, an indicator light is used to attract attention in bright daylight as well as under low light conditions. The device can be operated by a radio-frequency link to remotely control the flag from any location around the tow boat and can be powered by the electrical system of the towing boat or by a rechargeable battery pack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of wind accessories. More specifically, the present invention pertains to wind accessories comprising mesh panels and non-mesh panels with appliqués. The addition of the mesh panels helps to prevent early fraying and tattering of the wind accessory.