Abstract: A device and method for changing the orientation of an object is disclosed. One such device includes a twist neck that is used in strapping machines. The twist neck includes an ingress portion, which includes an ingress opening formed therein, and a middle portion. The middle portion includes a pathway formed therein. The pathway has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially similar to the cross-sectional shape of a strap that is used in the strapping machine. A strap is urged into the ingress opening in a first orientation and into the pathway, which itself is in a second orientation. When the strap exits the egress opening, it will be in the second orientation. A user can manipulate the orientation of the associated strap by changing the orientation of the pathway.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a jam detection and safety system for machines prone to jamming, such as a baler. In particular embodiments, the system is implemented in a horizontal baler having a shear bar and a hydraulic ram that advances material being baled past the shear bar into a compression chamber. The system includes a strain gage mounted on the shear bar and a controller that is electrically connected to the strain gage. The controller receives strain signals from the stage gage and compares the strain of the shear bar to a predetermined strain threshold corresponding to a jamming condition. If the strain exceeds the predetermined threshold, the controller automatically deactivates the ram, such as by disconnecting line power from the baler and/or by turning off the control power of the baler.

Abstract: A round baler is provided with a single set of baling means such as belts, which are rotated over a series of fixed and mobile rolls. In order to form a bale of a large diameter several loops are formed in said baling means, which loops are controlled by two pivot arms. On a first pivot arm at least three rolls are provided, of which one is an idler roll, and on the second pivot arm at least one idler roll is provided, which all create loops to avoid slack in the baling means.

Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.

Abstract: A method of transfer printing from a web of foil or flock onto a garment mounted on the pallet of a rotary screen printing machine. A heat press machine with a web feed attachment mounted on the upper platen of the heat press is provided at one printing station of a rotary screen printing machine. The foil feed direction is in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the rotary printing machine. A pallet with a garment is brought into register with the heat press and the upper platen is lowered to apply the transfer to said garment. The upper platen is raised and the printing machine is indexed so that the pallet arms are rotated and the next pallet with a garment is brought into register with the heat press.

Abstract: A dual printing mask is used for coating a die adhering paste of a predetermined pattern on a substrate uniformly during a semiconductor packaging process. This dual printing mask includes a metal mask layer having a predetermined pattern of openings so as to receive a paste for adhering a semiconductor die onto a substrate, and a mesh layer integrally attached on the metal mask layer.

Abstract: A press unit of a press, in particular a web-fed rotary press, having at least one printing unit, the printing unit having at least one cylinder module comprising a form cylinder and a transfer cylinder and an inking module comprising an inking unit and, preferably, a damping unit. The inking module of the printing unit is arranged laterally beside the cylinder module of the printing unit, it being possible for the inking module of the printing unit to be moved translationally relative to the cylinder module of the printing unit in the axial direction of the cylinders of the cylinder module, in order to move the inking module of the printing unit between a printing position and a maintenance position.

Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2) in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.

Abstract: In a method for operating a printing line comprising a first printer that prints print images on a continuous first web, and at least one second printer that prints print images on a continuous second web, the webs are post-processed with at least one post-processing system. With a web storage unit, the webs printed by at least one of the printers are buffered, the web storage unit being arranged between the printers and the post-processing system. With the post-processing system, the at least one printed web stored in the web storage unit has access.

Abstract: The printing press for producing newspapers includes several unwinders from which coldset webs can be unreeled, coldset printing couples for printing the coldset webs with coldset inks, coldset formers and a coldset folder for processing the coldset webs into longitudinally and transversely folded coldset signatures. The printing press also includes an additional unwinder from which a heatset web can be unreeled, heatset printing couples for printing the heatset web with heatset inks, a dryer for drying the printed heatset web, a heatset former and a heatset folder for processing the heatset web into a longitudinally and transversely folded heatset signature. Finally, a processing device processes the heatset signature into a magazine.

Abstract: The present invention describes a multi-color rotary printing machine in which one printing plate support (1) each is assigned to the colors that are transferred onto the print substrate. This printing plate support (1) supports a printing plate (6) and can be attached to a mandrel or a cylinder (5) of a rotary printing machine in order to transfer the print image onto the print substrate. The rotary printing machine has register devices (6, 7, 8) that determine the position of the printing plates (6) with respect to one another and comprise sensors (3) that determine the positions of the printing plate support (1) in the printing machine. Furthermore, the present invention describes and claims printing plate supports (1) that form a system together with the printing machine according to the invention. Processes for operating printing machines according to this invention are also the subject of the matter for which protection is sought.

Abstract: A printing plate suitable for retaining ink in an imagewise fashion on a main surface thereof defines an array of pixel-sized cavities. Each cavity has associated therewith a quantity of a light-induced shape-memory polymer. When a cavity is exposed with energy, such as from an imaging laser, the quantity of polymer changes shape and/or position, thereby allowing a relatively greater quantity of ink to be retained in the cavity. The printing plate is then inked, to from a transferable image. The apparatus as a whole enables a gravure-like printing plate to be repeatedly imaged using digital image data.

Abstract: A printing blanket is provided which may include a printable surface ply, a compressible ply, one or more reinforcing fabric plies, and a non-extensible backing layer comprising a polymeric material. The printing blanket has first and seconds ends which are adapted to be inserted into the gap of a printing blanket cylinder, where each of the first and second ends may include a relief area formed by removing or molding a portion of the blanket or by removing or molding a portion of the non-extensible backing layer such that the blanket may be mounted in a wide variety of printing presses using a number of different lock-up mechanisms.

Abstract: A CCR system 100,200 for removing and analyzing particles from a surface 104 of a substrate 102. A CCR 113 is selectively contactable with the substrate surface. The CCR rolls along the surface, which typically is drawn past the CCR as a continuous moving web on a roller 108, the CCR being rotatably mounted on an axle of the system. In a first embodiment 100, the CCR may be removed for off-line analysis of contamination. In a second embodiment 200, the CCR may remain in operation for real-time analysis of removed contamination. A video camera 122,222 scans the CCR surface and transmits images or data for visual and/or computer analysis of the contamination, which analysis may include, but is not limited to, computerized shape analysis of particles, areal distribution of particles, and composition of particles.

Abstract: A method of developing a laser sensitive lithographic printing plate with ink and/or fountain solution is described. The printing member comprises on a substrate a photosensitive layer soluble or dispersible in ink and/or fountain solution and capable of hardening upon exposure to a laser. The plate is exposed with a laser and deactivated under a safe light or in the dark, and then on-press developed with ink and/or fountain solution preferably under white light. Alternatively, the plate is developed with ink and/or fountain solution or the likes off press, and then mounted on press for lithographic printing.

Abstract: This process for controlling the quantity of ink applied to a material being printed comprises the stages of: driving an inking roller (14) and a printing roller (8) at first inking and printing speeds, changing the printing speed to a second printing speed, changing the inking speed to a second inking speed on the basis of a speed correction index, measuring a first and a second quantity of ink, calculating the difference in the quantities of ink applied, and altering the speed correction parameter on the basis of the difference in the quantity of ink printed. Application to offset presses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a firing safety device for a pyrotechnic device, such device incorporating at least one barrier to block a transmission channel connecting an igniter and a pyrotechnic charge, wherein the barrier is made in the form of at least one micro-machined or micro-engraved element, applied to or made on at least one substrate board, the board being integrated on its edge such that it is substantially parallel to the transmission channel which thus opens out opposite the barrier at its thick part, the pyrotechnic charge and igniter thus lying on either side of the barrier and opposite the thickness of the barrier.

Abstract: A signal transmission tube may be made by disposing a reactive polymeric material within a confinement tube and leaving a portion of the tube interior unoccupied. The tube may be formed by disposing a layer of paint comprising the reactive polymeric material on the interior surface of the confinement tube, extruding the confinement tube over an elongate rod that comprises the reactive polymeric material. The rod preferably has a high surface area configuration, e.g., the rod may comprise a longitudinal bore therethrough or may be star-shaped, cross-shaped, etc. Alternatively, the signal transmission tube may be made from the reactive polymeric material. Optionally, a sheath may be extruded over the tubular reactive polymeric material. In various embodiments, the confinement tube or sheath may be configured to be fractured or substantially consumed by the reaction of the reactive polymeric material. Optionally, the reactive polymeric material may comprise a glycidyl azide polymer.

Abstract: The invention consists of initial part (2B), which at the lower side is made in pyramid form and is part of mine activating mechanism (1). At its screwing into mine body (3), ampoule (D2) containing the aggressive matter is broken by the sharp point, the matter spills and comes to initial part (2B) that gets immersed in it. The aggressive matter slowly corrodes the walls of initial part (2B) and, when it corrodes them through, it mixes with the initial explosive placed inside initial part (2B), soaks it and neutralizes it, in such a way the initial explosive looses its explosive properties, and the mine cannot be activated any more. Cylindrical housing (D) serves for placing ampoule (D2) and retaining the aggressive liquid after breaking ampoule (D2).

Abstract: A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person.

Abstract: A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person.

Abstract: A projectile launched from a conventional weapon; upon impact with a human target the projectile attaches to the target and stuns and disables the target by applying a pulsed electrical charge. The electric round is defined as non lethal ammunition directed to incapacitate a human, to prevent him from moving for a short time, to prevent him from committing a crime and to allow authorized personnel to arrest the target. A novel thin film technology transformer and thin film technology battery produce an electrical shock capable of stunning a human being in a device the size of a conventional bullet. The transformer and battery are smaller and lighter than conventional transformers and batteries with similar power output.

Abstract: A trolley for transporting objects hanging from an I-beam normally securely grips or latches to the I-beam via a pair of brake pads that are urged upward against the bottom of the beam by a torsion spring. The torsion spring is released by pulling a lever downward. Applying lateral force to the trolley, preferably by applying a lateral force to the same lever, pulls the trolley along the I-beam as the wheels engaging the upper portion of the I-beam can rotate freely once the brake pads are released. Releasing the lever after the trolling is pulled to the desired location causes the brakes to again firmly grip the I-beam.

Abstract: A rail road freight car may have a body for carrying lading. The body may be a gondola car body. The car body may include a decking or floor structure, and may include longitudinally extending side beams bordering the floor structure. The connection of the side beams to the floor structure may be may without the use of a dedicated side sill. The car body structure may include cross-bearers and side beam stiffeners that are joined together by structural knees. The car body may also include clean out ports to facilitate cleaning of the lading receptacle.

Abstract: A rail road freight car may have a body for carrying lading. The body may be a gondola car body. The car body may include a decking or floor structure, and may include longitudinally extending side beams bordering the floor structure. The connection of the side beams to the floor structure may be may without the use of a dedicated side sill. The car body structure may include cross-bearers and side beam stiffeners that are joined together by structural knees. The car body may also include clean out ports to facilitate cleaning of the lading receptacle.

Abstract: An axle assembly for use with a portable radial stacker which allows a single wheel set on each end of the axle assembly to be used to transport and operate the radial stacker. The wheel sets of the axle assembly can be pivoted and extended so that a width of the axle in the transport mode is less than a width of an axle in the operational mode.

Abstract: There is provided an inkjet ink comprising a photo-acid generating agent which is capable of generating an acid as it is irradiated with light, a color component, and an acid-polymerizable compound which can be polymerized in the presence of an acid, wherein at least 40% of the acid-polymerizable solvent is a vinyl ether compound represented by the following general formula (1): R13—R14—(R13)p??(1) (Wherein R13(s) is a group selected from the group consisting of a vinyl ether group, a group having a vinyl ether skeleton, an alkoxy group, substituted hydroxyl group and hydroxyl group wherein at least one of R13(s) is vinyl ether group or a group having a vinyl ether skeleton, R14 is a group comprising a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic skeleton and having a valence of (p+1), and p is a positive integer including zero).

Abstract: To provide an inkjet black ink having excellent image durability and ink discharge properties and an ink set, the inkjet black ink, which contains a dye having a ?max of from 500 nm to 700 nm and a half-band width of 100 nm or more in an absorption spectrum of a diluted solution standardized at an absorbance of 1.0 at the ?max, has the change ratio of absorbance at the ?max in the visible region, specified in the specification; and the inkjet ink set containing at least two black inks having different densities has the relationship among the at least two black inks, specified in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dye-based inkjet ink set and, more particularly, to a dye-based inkjet ink set suitable for printing on polyamide fabric.

Abstract: An inkjet ink is provided, which produces a print that does not stick to a print printed by a plane paper copier or a laser printer even when these prints are laid on each other with the printed surfaces thereof facing each other. The inkjet ink comprises at least a pigment and a solvent, wherein 30 to 70% by weight of the solvent is constituted by a non-polar solvent, and 20% by weight or more of the solvent is constituted by an ester solvent having an ? value of 6° to 8°, preferably 7° to 8°. Preferably, the ester solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of isooctyl palmitate, isooctyl isopalmitate and 2-octyldodecyl pivalate.

Abstract: A paint coating having a reduced amount of Volatile Organic Constituents is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbon black surface-modified with benzene compound of Formula 1 described in the specification and a carbon black dispersion composition for a black matrix using the carbon black. The carbon black dispersion composition uses carbon black surface-modified with the benzene compound of Formula 1, or about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of a cardo compound selected from cardo monomers, oligomers, polymers and mixtures thereof. The carbon black dispersion composition can provide improved adhesive properties, uniformity and resolution of black matrix patterns, and no undercut is formed on the black matrix patterns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light, biodegradable, organic pigment and filler, and a method of manufacturing it. According to the present invention, a solution comprising a starch derivative is first prepared by dissolving the starch derivative into a suitable solvent, and, after that, the solution is brought into contact with a non-solvent to precipitate the starch derivative from the solvent, and, as a result, a dispersion is obtained, one which comprises a precipitate consisting of starch derivative and a liquid phase formed of the solvent and the non-solvent, after which the solvent is removed from the liquid phase and the precipitate is separated from the non-solvent and recovered. The present invention can be used to manufacture both a product comprising 100-300 nm spherical particles, which is suitable for use as a pigment, and a coral-like, porous product which is particularly suitable as a filler.

Abstract: Provided herein are foamed cement composition that comprises a hydraulic cement, water, a gas, a foaming and stabilizing surfactant, and a fluid loss control additive comprising a copolymer.

Abstract: Methods for cementing and cement compositions are provided, wherein the cement composition comprises cementitious material and an aqueous suspension of zeolite and a chromate reducing agent.

Abstract: A composition for use as a liner, in particular for preventing spalling of rock particles and falls of ground at rock excavation sites, for the lining of swimming pools or any other water proofing application such as concrete coating for corrosion and environmental damage protection is provided. The composition includes a water-based dispersion of polyurethane and a cementitious material. The cementitious material and the dispersion are mixed together to form a polymer concrete comprising an interpenetrating network of inorganic and organic polymers. Anhydrous calcium sulphate forms part of the cementitious material to improve the hardening and curing properties of the liner. Epoxy is a further component of the liner, thereby to improve the adhesion properties of the liner.

Abstract: A bar counter is easily attached to a vertical support such as balcony rails to instantly create a table in a small area such as a balcony without sacrificing the space. The bar counter includes a table, a pair of arms for mounting the table thereon, a hanger having a horizontal beam and a pair of vertical beams where each of the vertical beams has a first hook for attaching the hanger to the horizontal rail. The pair of arms mounting the table is attached to a desired location of the hanger, and the hanger is mounted on the vertical and horizontal rails of the support member through the first hooks on the pair of vertical beams.

Abstract: According to representative embodiments, a cover for a work surface, such as the table portion of a table saw, comprises a cover member having an outer surface and an opposite inner surface. The cover member is shaped to overlie the work surface and to be removably securable to the work surface by an attractive force between the lower surface and the work surface. In some embodiments, the attractive force is a magnetic force between a cover having a magnet portion and a work surface made of or comprising magnetic material. In some embodiments, the attractive force is a static attraction force. Among other advantages, the cover protects the work surface and provides a convenient supplemental work space.

Abstract: A collapsible picnic set comprising a table member and at least one bench member, said table member being constituted by a table top having an undersurface with a transverse support member pivotally articulated thereto, two legs associated with each lateral edge of the transverse support member, and a pair of longitudinal support members articulated to the undersurface of the table. The bench member being of similar construction to the table member, having shorter legs and an undersurface smaller than the undersurface of the table top. The longitudinal support members of both the table member and the bench member are displaceable between erect and collapsed positions, and the transverse support member is prevented from collapsing as long as at least one of the longitudinal support members is erect. The least one bench member and the table member are adapted to be attached to each other, when each is in a collapsed position, undersurface mated to undersurface, so as to form one portable picnic unit.

Abstract: A table has a stand, a tabletop and a positioning device. The stand is composed of two legs pivotally combined together, and each leg has a top. The tabletop is pivotally attached to the tops of the legs and has a first half board and a second half board pivotally connected with each other and pivotally attached respectively to the tops of the legs. The positioning device is mounted between the half boards of the tabletop to hold the tabletop in an expanded condition. Accordingly, the space of the table for storing or transporting can be effectively reduced with the folded tabletop.

Abstract: The present invention seeks to provide a carbonization apparatus for producing activated carbon capable of retrieving heat contained in spent exhaust gas discharged from a deodorizing furnace to reuse the exhaust heat, consequently to produce activated carbon of high quality at a low cost.

Abstract: A refractory furnace brick (1/2) has chamfered corner faces (F3/f3) enabling the bricks to be formed into a regular grid with longitudinal rectangular bores formed both within respective bricks and defined by surrounding bricks. Preferably the shorter sidewalls of the bricks are extended slightly in the transverse direction to form ridges R/R? which interlock to strengthen the structure. In order to provide a distributed expansion flexible ceramic pads (P) may be provided between the chamfered corner faces.

Abstract: Sewing machine includes: a needle bar driven to move up and down to perform sewing operation; a jump mechanism electrically controlled to bring the needle bar to a jump sewing state; a holder member controlled to move, in synchronism with the up-and-down movement of the needle bar, for holding a sewing workpiece from above when the holder member is in its lowered position; and a holder mechanism for, when the sewing operation is to be stopped, moving the holder member upward to a predetermined evacuating position and mechanically retaining the holder member in the evacuating position; and an interlocking mechanism for mechanically retaining the needle bar in the jump sewing state in interlocked relation to the holder member being mechanically retained in the evacuating position.

Abstract: Main frame (100; 30) includes an upper support member (6; 32), and a lower support member (4; 34) positioned in substantially parallel relation to the upper support member with a predetermined interval therebetween and integrally joined with each other via a joint member (5; 35). Supporting leg section (110; 40) is attached to a predetermined position of the main frame to support the main frame in a substantially horizontal orientation at a predetermined height. The main frame and supporting leg section are provided as separate component parts. Sewing machine frame is constructed by attaching the supporting leg section to the main frame. Because the main frame is constructed of the upper and lower support members integrally joined via the joint member, the main frame and the supporting leg section can be transported to a predetermined assembling place before the supporting leg section is attached to the main frame. Thus, the main frame and the supporting leg section can be transported efficiently at low cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-needle sewing machine capable of preventing twisting (twining) associated with the oversupply state of a second thread element owing to abrupt lowering of a thread take-up arm even when the vertical reciprocation speeds of the needle bar and the thread take-up arm are increased to raise the efficiency of sewing. In the thread passage of a machine unit, at least on the depth side of the position of the through hole of the thread take-up arm located at the bottom dead center, a recess is formed so that the second thread element 43a that is pulled using the through hole of the thread take-up arm, is lowered abruptly and is in an oversupply state can be deflected therein, a beaten thread receiving face 53a is provided therein, and jump preventing faces 54a are provided on both sides of the receiving face to make the beaten portion 43a of the second thread element come into contact therewith and to prevent the second thread element from jumping.

Abstract: An embroidery module (1) is provided that is attached (docked) to the base plate (29) of a sewing machine (27) and supplied with power and control commands from the machine electronics. A free space (33), which permits the insertion of tubular work pieces around the free arm (31), is created between the embroidery module (1) and a front end of the free arm (31). The embroidery module (1), with or without an embroidery hoop support (13), can remain docked for all sewing, embroidery, and quilting work on the sewing machine (27).

Abstract: A method of generating embroidery data for controlling stitching out by an embroidery machine. The method comprises simulating a position of a needle on an embroidery workspace and updating the needle position in response to an input control signal. A series of stitch time points is generated and embroidery data defining a stitch is generated. The data defining a stitch being dependent upon the needle position at a corresponding stitch time point and at a preceding stitch time point.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for steering a ship. The use of a non-circular wheel enables an operator, such as a captain of a ship, to see over the wheel and have increased clearance to pass by the wheel, by the use of a reduced radius along at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the wheel. By maintaining a large radius along at least a portion of the wheel, the operator is still able to apply large amounts of torque to the steering mechanism as needed to steer the ship.

Abstract: A boat hull has at least one rocker chute formed therein open to the water forward of the hull's transom. The chute has a leading edge forward of the transom and an interceptor plate projects downwardly from the hull at said leading edge.

Abstract: A method for hurricane prevention by cooling the surface of the ocean water in the path of a tropical cyclone. This method is achieved by displacing the warmer surface water with the cooler water below it. The method involves using a surface vessel, such as a ship, in a region of open water to dissipate or weaken tropical cyclones by positioning the surface vessel in a path of travel of a tropical cyclone. The surface vessel is equipped with a redistribution device to collect warm surface water as the surface vessel is propelled through open water, and the warm water is diverted beneath its natural stratification level and replaced with cooler water along the surface of the open water.