Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic mineral composition which is characterised in that it comprises a vitreous or crystallised matrix based on magnesium and calcium silico-aluminates which represent at least 25 wt.-%, and preferably 30 wt.-%, of the composition, one or more mineral oxides and optionally one or more specific mineral halides which are selected from among the oxides and halides of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Pb, Ba, Sr, P, S, Na, K, Zr, Mo, Be, Tl, As, Sn and Cd and which represent at least 5 wt.-% of the composition, at most 31 wt.-% alumina (Al2O3), less than 10 wt.-% ferrite, and less than 0.05 wt.-%, and preferably less than 0.01 wt.-%, C in relation to the weight of the composition.

Abstract: An accelerator composition for accelerating setting and/or hardening of a material containing a cementitious composition comprising at least one ?-amino acid. A method of applying a cementitious composition comprising such an accelerator composition and a resulting hardened cementitious layer are also provided.

Abstract: A method of reducing the drying shrinkage of a cementitious composition to which water has been added and the composition placed, comprising adding to the composition prior to placement at least one siloxane compound that is at least one of liquid and soluble in at least one of water and aqueous alkali.

Abstract: Shaped geopolymeric particles, fibers, and articles incorporating at least one geopolymer are provided; the geopolymeric particles, fibers, and articles having a structure that is solid, foamed, hollow or with one or more voids. Geopolymers are formed by alkali activation of an aluminosilicate and/or aluminophosphate material. The end-products are shaped as spheres, flakes, fibers, aggregates thereof or articles. Such products are formed at low temperatures; wherein forming includes processing using techniques such as spray drying, melt spinning, or blowing. The shaped geopolymeric particles and fibers have high chemical durability, high mechanical strength, application-targeted flowability and packing properties, and are specially suited for incorporating into composite materials, articles, and for use in cementitious, polymeric, paint, printing, adhesion and coating applications.

Abstract: A rack and pinion stabilizer system for a refrigerator drawer. The rack and pinion stabilizer system comprises a pair of drawer glides attached to first and second liner walls of a refrigerator. Each of the drawer glides has an attached rack gear with at least one tooth having an irregular profile. A pair of gear wheels having an axle therebetween are also provided. The gear wheels are provided in rotatable engagement with the rack gears and are capable of rotating in unison. An alignment mechanism is also provided. The alignment mechanism is attached to at least one of the rack gears for providing initial alignment of the first and second rack gears with the first and second gear wheels. Additionally, a drawer in operable communication with at least one of the drawer glides and axle is disclosed.

Abstract: An optical table comprising an upper skin tapped with holes for mounting equipment, a lower skin with a plurality of through holes which is coaxial with the tapped holes on the upper skin in a one to one arrangement, a honeycomb core, a connecting side wall, and a number of tubes. The tubes are positioned between the interior of the upper and lower skins so as to connect the holes on both skins so that contaminants and residue will be unable to enter into the interior of the honeycomb core, and so that the optical table can be rapidly and thoroughly cleaned.

Abstract: A remotely operable turntable for supporting thereon and rotating a television or other appliance includes a mounting plate for supporting the television and which is rotatably interconnected to a stationary base through a central bearing assembly with the mounting plate including at its periphery a motor, a drive shaft and a rubber wheel. The rubber wheel is mounted to the drive shaft so that the wheel is in resistive contact with the periphery of the base whereby turning of the rubber wheel by the drive shaft causes the rubber wheel to continuously engage and travel along the periphery of the base resulting in the concomitant rotation of the mounting plate and the television or other appliance placed thereupon. The turntable can be battery powered or electrically powered from a standard wall outlet and operated from a specially adapted remote control unit or a modified standard television remote control unit.

Abstract: A feeder assembly (28) for projecting solid fuel, such as coal (24), into a combustion chamber (11) of a furnace (10) includes a distributor (44) and a feeder (42) disposed in a housing (40). The distributor (44) includes a rotor (48) having blades (46) extending outwardly therefrom, and the rotor (48) is rotatable to project the solid fuel into the combustion chamber (11). The feeder (42) includes a conveyor assembly (50) for providing the solid fuel to the rotor (48). The housing (40) includes an aperture (41) disposed therein, through which the solid fuel is projected into the combustion chamber (11). The housing (40) also includes a portion (45) movable between: a first position wherein the aperture (41) is open to allow the solid fuel to be projected into the combustion chamber (11), and a second position wherein the movable portion (45) closes the aperture (41) to shield the rotor (48) from heat emitted from the combustion chamber (11) and allow maintenance and/or replacement of the distributor (44).

Abstract: A transportable incineration apparatus for burning wood and green waste comprises a trailer and a firebox mounted on the trailer by a suspension system operable to lift the firebox off of the ground for transport and to set the firebox onto the ground for incineration. The wheels of the trailer are mounted on independent torsion axles to increase the space available for the firebox. A system for generating an air curtain overtop the firebox reduces pollution resulting from incineration. The apparatus may be towed to an incineration location and used with minimal set up and take down time.

Abstract: An incombustible withdrawing system withdraws an incombustible from a fluidized-bed furnace having a fluidized bed formed therein by a fluidized medium. The incombustible withdrawing system has a mixture delivery path to deliver a mixture of the fluidized medium and the incombustible from a bottom of the fluidized-bed furnace. The incombustible withdrawing system also has a fluidized-bed separating chamber disposed downstream of the mixture delivery path to fluidize the mixture by a fluidizing gas and to separate the mixture into a first separated mixture and a second separated mixture. The incombustible withdrawing system includes a return passage to return the first separated mixture to the fluidized-bed furnace, and an incombustible discharge passage to discharge the second separated mixture to an exterior of the fluidized-bed furnace.

Abstract: A method of recycling building materials is described, including the steps of introducing the building material into a cement kiln or a boiler, and combusting a combustible portion of the building material as a fuel within the kiln or boiler. The noncombustible portion of the building material is incorporated into a clinker material within the kiln or used to reduce emissions form the boiler.

Abstract: Coal is upgraded through use of carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen and optionally integrated with a combustion process.

Abstract: Sewing machine includes a needle bar that is vertically moved to perform a sewing operation, a fabric holder supported on the needle bar in such a manner that the fabric holder is vertically movable relative to the needle bar, and an urging member for normally urging downward the fabric holder on the needle bar. The sewing machine further includes a position restricting member for mechanically restricting a position of the fabric holder to prevent unwanted upward movement of the fabric holder having reached a lower dead point along with the vertical movement of the needle bar.

Abstract: Support section for contacting and movably supporting a string-shaped material is provided between a material holder and a guide member, and it supports the material, paid out from the holder, in a slackened condition while it applies a tensile force, corresponding to a state of the contact, to a portion of the material to be directed to the guide member. The consumed amount and the paid-out amount of the material can be controlled to agree with each other, which can prevent any excessive tensile force from being applied to the portion to be supplied to a sewing position and which can reduce the tensile force acting on the material and yet keep the tensile force generally constant. As a result, the string-shaped material can be sewn accurately in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: A continuous line is set on a display region of an operation panel provided in a sewing machine M and a plurality of sewing patterns is automatically arranged along the continuous line based on sewing data selected from a ROM. Integrated sewing data related to a continuous sewing pattern including the sewing patterns is created, an operation of the sewing machine is controlled based on the integrated sewing data so that the continuous sewing pattern can be sewn onto a cloth.

Abstract: A composite paper for embroidering, printing, foil coating and embossing on a same surface is provided. The composite paper is comprised of a top layer of printable paper, a middle layer of non-woven polyester felt coated with anhydrous thermoplastic glue, and a bottom layer of paper. The three layers of materials are overlapped and pressed up to 1.5 atm at 150° C. for 5 sec to form a composite paper. The composite paper of the current application is tear resistant. It is especially useful as an embroidering substrate and useful in the manufacture of cards and packaging materials that require various decorations of printing, embossing, foil coating and embroidery on a same surface.

Abstract: A hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is pivotably mounted on a hook carrier (25). The hook (15) is moved from a working position (X) into a bobbin case withdrawal position by a pivoting movement of the hook carrier (25). The pivoting movement displaces the hook (15) and the bobbin case (17) towards or above the opening which is opened by the flap (13) in the lower arm (13). In this way, the withdrawal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is significantly simplified.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing a chain driven positioning device. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for the chain driven positioning device use in a vacuum environment. A method and system of a positioning device, providing a positioning arm; and driving the positioning arm with a chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double shell tank ship comprising an outer skin made of steel and an inner shell made of steel, which surrounds the individual holds spaced from the outer skin, wherein outer skin and inner shell are rigidly interconnected by means of vertically and horizontally extending elements. The connecting elements are provided with rated break points or perforations, and the inner shell has been made of a steel comprising high breaking elongation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle, such as an amphibious land and water vehicle or terrestrial vehicle comprising, vehicle sides; a seating deck where passengers are seated (preferably having capacity for at least 20, 30, 40 or 50 passengers); and a mast connected to the deck. The masts are preferably operable between a first position when the masts are raised and fully extended and sails deployed as described herein for transport on water and a second position in which the masts are retracted as described herein for transportation of passengers on land.

Abstract: A modular floating dock system utilizing steel frame modules that are interconnected to form the dock system desired, the modules preferably having a concrete deck and pontoons or floats with the modules being interconnected with high strength bolts with a primary shock pad being interposed between adjacent modules.

Abstract: A support apparatus includes a rectilinear central pole having axially opposed end portions. The pole includes a plurality of oppositely spaced female portions and a male portion slid ably engageable therewith. Each female portion has a plurality of apertures equidistantly spaced along a longitudinal length thereof. The male portion is medially nested between the female portions wherein the female portions are telescopically movable. The apparatus further includes first and second pairs of telescopically adjustable and rectilinear leg members connected to the opposed end portions of the pole and extending away therefrom, respectively. The apparatus also includes a mechanism for independently pivoting each of the first and second leg members about a fulcrum axis centrally registered with the pole and extending parallel thereto. The apparatus also includes a mechanism for independently pivoting the first and second members along a unique arcuate path and about a fulcrum axis.

Abstract: A bell device includes a housing having two housing members secured together, and one or more peripherals rib extended into an opening of the housing, a securing device includes a shank engaged in the opening of the housing, and includes a peripheral flange extended from the shank for engaging with the peripheral rib of the housing and for anchoring the shank to the housing when the two housing members are assembled together, a bell member is supported in the housing with the securing device, a clapper includes a stem pivotally attached to the securing device and a striking member for striking onto the bell member. A push rod may actuate the clapper to strike onto the bell member.

Abstract: An AlN single crystal is grown by pressurizing a melt comprising at least gallium, aluminum and sodium in an atmosphere comprising nitrogen. Preferably, the AIN single crystal is grown under a nitrogen partial pressure of 50 atms or lower and at a temperature of 850° C. or higher and 1200° C. or lower.

Abstract: The invention relates to an easy mountable paper moistening device (1) comprising two structural units (17, 18). One of the units consists of a roller (3) which supports the cleaning paper (2), said roller being connected to the room wall (12), and the other unit is connected in a separated manner to the housing (8) which comprises a tank (9) and a moistening roller (10) in addition to a conductor element (11), which is also connected in a separated manner to the room wall (12). The two-part housing (8) can be easily connected to the room wall (12) and in the respectively correct position, whereby distancing hooks (21, 22) are arranged as an aid. The individually connected sheets (4, 5, 6) can be guided by the conductor element (11) either over the moistening roller (10) or on the moistening roller (10), in order to dry or moisten the user. Said type of housing (8) can easily be associated, in retrospect, with a roller (3) and represents an optimal paper moistening device (1).

Abstract: A stamp pad is composed of a main body and a cover, and has two legs on a side portion of the main body for standing the stamp pad upright. Said main body and cover can be separated from each other. Said legs support the main body to keep it standing upright, and the cover is fitted to the main body. Said stamp pad can stand obliquely. When said stamp pad is stood upright, the angle between the bottom of the main body and the plane on which the legs rest can be in the range of 75-85°. When the stamp pad is to be used, it is laid down. When it is not in use, the stamp pad can be stood upright.

Abstract: The powder coating booth with one or more powder spray guns for coating work pieces with powder has first suction openings arranged below the powder spray guns. In addition the booth has second suction openings, which are arranged above the powder spray guns horizontally distributed along the longitudinal side of the booth.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a film of solution of carbon nanotubes includes a retaining member, an array of spray nozzles, and a supply tube. The spray nozzles are mounted on the retaining member. The spray nozzles being in communication with the supply tube. The apparatus can deposit a film of solution of carbon nanotubes having high thickness uniformity.

Abstract: A device for the application of at least two liquid to pasty application media to one or both sides of a moving surface, having a curtain applicator for applying the application media. The curtain applicator discharges the application media onto the moving surface as curtains moving substantially under the force of gravity, and the moving surface being one of a surface of a material web and a surface of a transfer element, which transfers the application media to the surface of the material web. The device includes a collecting device for the separate collection of each application medium. The collecting device being positionable between the curtain applicator and the material web. The curtain applicator and the collecting device being movable relative to each other.

Abstract: An electrophoretic dip coating plant comprises at least one dip tank, which is filled with a coating fluid. The objects which are to be coated are carried by means of a conveyor system through the coating fluid located in the dip tank and are then in electrical contact with a bus bar arrangement comprising an input and/or output region and a main region. The main region of the bus bar arrangement is connected to one terminal of a d.c. voltage supply unit. The other terminal of this d.c. voltage supply unit is electrically connected to at least one electrode which is immersed in the coating fluid in the dip tank. In order to enable the voltages which are applied to the adjacent regions of the bus bar arrangement to be regulated independently of one another, yet still to manage with a single d.c.

Abstract: A cradle for a film, coating, or sealing rod has a profile (10) that includes a base part (11), a rod groove (16), and a body part (14) between them. The rod groove (16) is arranged to receive the rod (12) between lips (20, 20?) edging the rod groove (16). The circumference lying against the rod (12) is formed at least partly of a slider piece (22), which is an insert-molded part of the profile (10), and which is of a material other than the material of the base part (11) and the body part (14).

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism adjusts a boat to be parallel to a furnace having an opening and a receiving space, which has a first symmetrical line. When the boat having a second symmetrical line is inserted into the space, a first gap area is formed between sidewalls of the space and the boat. The mechanism includes an adjusting element and an adjusting tool, which is removably disposed in the opening and has a wide part, a narrow part and a through hole. The narrow part blocks the opening. When the boat is inserted into the space, a second gap area smaller than the first gap area is formed between the sidewalls of the boat and the through hole at the narrow part. The adjusting element adjusts the first and second symmetrical lines to be parallel to each other according to the second gap area.

Abstract: A gas coupler is capable of conducting gas between a gas component, gas source and substrate processing chamber. The gas coupler comprises a metal block comprising a gas component seating surface having a plurality of gas component coupling ports. The block also has a plurality of sidewalls at right angles to the gas component seating surface, each sidewall comprising a counterbored gas orifice. A plurality of right-angled internal passageways are each connected to a gas component coupling port. Each internal passageway terminates at counterbored gas orifice on a different sidewall surface so that each gas component coupling port is fluidly connected to a different sidewall.

Abstract: This epitaxial apparatus includes: a supporting member to support a substrate; an external wall that is provided to surround the supporting member from the sides and that has a gas supply port for supplying gas on the substrate; an inner lid member provided in a removable manner on the external wall and covering at least a part of a gap between the supporting member and the external wall; an upper lid member that covers the substrate in a region surrounded by the external wall; a holding member that is held by the external wall, holds the upper lid member so that the upper lid member is sandwiched between the holding member and the external wall, and has a cooling unit to cool down a portion that holds the upper lid member; a heating unit; and a covering member provided so as to cover the surface of at least one of the upper lid member and the holding member.

Abstract: A method of forming (and apparatus for forming) refractory metal nitride layers (including silicon nitride layers), such as a tantalum (silicon) nitride barrier layer, on a substrate by using a vapor deposition process with a refractory metal precursor compound, a disilazane, and an optional silicon precursor compound.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) that is easily configurable, has an increased system throughput, increased system reliability, improved device yield performance, a more repeatable wafer processing history (or wafer history), and a reduced footprint. In one embodiment, the cluster tool is adapted to perform a track lithography process in which a substrate is coated with a photosensitive material, is then transferred to a stepper/scanner, which exposes the photosensitive material to some form of radiation to form a pattern in the photosensitive material, and then certain portions of the photosensitive material are removed in a developing process completed in the cluster tool.

Abstract: Plasma producing method and apparatus as well as plasma processing apparatus utilizing the plasma producing apparatus wherein a plurality of high-frequency antennas are arranged in a plasma producing chamber, and a high-frequency power supplied from a high-frequency power supply device (including a power source, a matching box and the like) is applied to a gas in the chamber from the antennas to produce inductively coupled plasma. At least some of the plurality of high-frequency antennas are arranged in a fashion of such parallel arrangement that the antennas successively neighbor to each other and each of the antennas is opposed to the neighboring antenna. The high-frequency power supply device supplies the high-frequency power to each antenna from terminals of the antennas on the same side.

Abstract: An arrangement configured to contain plasma within plasma tube assembly of downstream microwave plasma system. Downstream microwave plasma system is configured to generate plasma within plasma-sustaining region of plasma tube assembly and channeling at least portion of plasma downstream to plasma processing chamber of downstream microwave plasma system. Arrangement includes a first hollow center electrically conductive disk surrounding a cylindrical structure that defines plasma passage of plasma tube assembly. Arrangement also includes a second hollow center electrically conductive disk also surrounding the cylindrical structure. Second hollow center electrically conductive disk is configured to be disposed in a spaced-apart relationship relative to first hollow center electrically conductive disk so as to form a first hollow center disk-shape interstitial region between first hollow center electrically conductive disc and second hollow center electrically conductive disc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a susceptor including a plate member having an upper surface on which a substrate is placed and a lower surface, a base member bonded to the lower surface of the plate member with a bonding layer, and an annular protective member disposed in an annular recess formed along a rim of a bonding portion of the plate member and the base member, in which a space is formed between the lower surface of the plate member and an upper surface of the protective member and/or between an upper surface of the base member and a lower surface of the protective member. The susceptor can inhibit generation of particles resulting from plasma corrosion, and can suppress extensive leakage of gas from a space or a gap between the plate member and a substrate.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated egg injection machine includes a sealed frame structure with a pair of in line parallel tracks through an injection section and a transfer section in series. An injection assembly includes a plurality of injectors gripped in a support plate to simultaneously inject vaccine into the same injection region irrespective of egg height and orientation. Fluid delivery systems meter prescribed vaccine dosages to the injecting needles with reduced turbulence, friction, heat and residence time to increase the delivered titer to the injected eggs. A transfer assembly lifts the injected eggs by causing a reduced pressure around the injection hole while maintaining the injection hole at atmospheric pressure. The injection assembly is sprayed with a sanitizing solution at the same time that the injected eggs are moved from the injection section to the transfer section.

Abstract: A pet bed and method of making the pet bed are disclosed. The pet bed has an elongated tubular structure having a filling material. The tubular structure is formed into a spiral pattern that has a concavity or is flat. In one embodiment, the tubular structure can be made by attaching a plurality of tube socks closed end-to-open end. The closed ends form a plurality of baffles that separate portions of filling material within the tubular structure.

Abstract: An animal feeder is provided that includes a collapsible feedbox and a base for resting on a predetermined surface. The feedbox is configured to collapse as feed is distributed from the feeder. The feedbox is configured to collapse as the fed level is depleted thereby providing a visual indication of the feed levels within the feedbox.

Abstract: An animal feeder which generates sensorially perceivable indicia upon the coincidence an alteration in food or water conditions and the proximity of a person to the animal feeder.

Abstract: The device is a Pet Dish for holding Disposable Liners. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner can be disposable, in a form that is conventionally available from a number of pre-existing supply sources. The dish is aesthetically pleasing. The dish and liners cooperate so that the liner inserted into the dish will not inadvertently be forced out by the eating pet, nor should the liner be allowed to spin within the dish. The dish and liners are also configured so that a stack of liners can be held conveniently within a single dish. The dish may resemble the face of a pet, such as a cat or dog.

Abstract: A pet litter containment and cleaning system and methods of using a pet litter containment and cleaning system are described. The pet litter p system comprises a pan module and removably attached processor module. Soiled pet litter is conveniently processed by rotating a system of the invention, screening and separating soiled litter from clean litter. Pet waste and soiled litter are collected in bags which may be discarded when full. Systems of the invention may be used with both absorbent and nonabsorbent litters. Systems of the invention minimize human contact with soiled pet litter and pet waste and simplify the care of domestic pets.

Abstract: A waterfall aquarium including an enclosed transparent water tank having an interior and exterior. A water exit conduit communicates the interior of the water tank with the exterior thereof. The water exit conduit includes a hollow tubular body having an exit end and an intake end, with the intake end thereof being located below the exit end. The water tank rests upon a base having an interior and an exterior. A water pump is located within the interior of the base. The water pump has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet communicating with the interior of the base and the outlet communicating with the interior of the water tank. A water receptacle is adapted to receive water from the water exit conduit and return the water to the interior of the base.

Abstract: A combination birdhouse and bird feeder configured for rotation from a bird feeding mode to a bird housing/nesting mode. The device having the ability to be locked in the bird feeding position as well as being locked in the bird housing position.

Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush releases a liquid gel solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. Delivery of the liquid gel solution is activated by manually depressing the brushes cover. The liquid gel solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The brush includes a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the liquid gel active composition, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. A porous sponge saturated with the liquid gel active ingredient is inserted over the flexible deformable membrane. A cover is inserted through a second opening and rests upon the porous sponge. Brushing action deforms the flexible deformable membrane and squeezes the sponge, releasing the active ingredient during brushing or when the cover is depressed manually.

Abstract: In a hog production plant the hogs are divided into a series of separate pens within the hog plant based generally on weight such that the lightest hogs closest to the initial weight are arranged in the first pen when the arrive and the heaviest hogs closest to the final market weight are arranged in the last pen. Each pen includes a sorting scale arranged to receive a hog therein and to weigh the hog for selection of one of two outlet paths leading to the next pen of the series or, in respect of the last pen, to a discharge location.

Abstract: A combustion chamber is disposed below the water container of a water heater and formed at least partially by a shell. A burner disposed within the combustion chamber and a fuel supply line is connected to the burner. A valve associated with the fuel supply line. A combustion chamber sensor is disposed within the combustion chamber and adapted to sense a rise in temperature indicative of an abnormality in the combustion chamber. A circuit connected to the sensor and the valve such that the circuit triggers the valve to shut off fuel to the burner in response to a sensed temperature by the sensor.