Abstract: Method for spill-free refilling for a liquid solution selective catalytic reduction, SCR, an exhaust after-treatment technology for diesel engines. The method includes the steps of establishing a liquid-tight connection between a coupling part of a tank (37), and a coupling part of a dispensing nozzle of a gun (9) for spill-free refilling. A system for spill-free refilling of liquids and a gun for spill-free refilling of liquids, a connection for a vehicle tank, a method and a system for control and communication in a spill-free liquid re-filling system, a method and a system for media provision in a spill-free refilling system, a spill-free and liquid-tight refilling connection and computer programme products are disclosed.

Abstract: A convertible top drive comprises a gearing arrangement for driving a driven shaft (40) which is connected to the convertible top linkage via a drive lever. The driven shaft (40) and the drive lever include a toothing, and a cam and groove for pre-orientation, which couple the driven shaft (40) and the drive lever without play in such a manner that they cannot rotate relative to each other.

Abstract: A precursor for manufacturing a Nb3Sn superconducting wire by bronze method, in which plural Nb or Nb-based alloy cores are buried in a Cu—Sn-based alloy base material. The Cu—Sn-based alloy base material comprises Ti and/or Zr in addition to Sn, and these components satisfy the equations (1) and (2) below: 0.4?(X?15.6)/Y?1.9??(1) and 15.6<X?19 ??(2) where the symbol X denotes the content of Sn in mass % and the symbol Y denotes the total content of Ti and Zr in mass %.

Abstract: Methods are presented for reducing reactivity of ferroalloys used in the manufacture of stick welding electrodes with ferroalloy coatings, in which surface metal silicon of ferroalloy powder is stabilized by dissolving or prereacting the surface silicon or silicon dioxide to provide stabilized ferroalloy powder with decreased surface reactivity to caustic silicate solutions that can be mixed with silicate solution to form a slurry for coating precut welding rods.

Abstract: A composition that rapidly passivates copper-containing surface to yield a uniform layer of insoluble copper oxide, the composition being useful in chemical-mechanical planarization of copper-containing surfaces is disclosed. The composition is a solution having a pH of equal to or greater than 9 and having an oxidation potential sufficient to oxidize the surface to form non-soluble copper oxides. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is related to gold or silver powder characterized by having paramagnetism. The gold or silver powder according to the present invention is a paramagnetic gold or silver powder having magnetism in the same direction as that of the external magnetic field in all temperature ranges. The paramagnetic gold or silver powder according to the present invention shows an extremely small coercive force, has no surface oxidation layers, is stable at a room temperature, has no cohesive property, and is highly dispersible.

Abstract: A low Ni and high N austenitic-ferritic stainless steel is disclosed. It includes an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel having high formability and punch stretchability, crevice corrosion resistance, corrosion resistance at welded part, or excellent intergranular corrosion resistance, from a stainless steel structured by mainly austenite phase and ferrite phase, and consisting essentially of 0.2% or less C, 4% or less Si, 12% or less Mn, 0.1% or less P, 0.03% or less S, 15 to 35% Cr, 3% or less Ni, and 0.05 to 0.6% N, by mass, by adjusting the percentage of the austenite phase in a range from 10 to 85%, by volume. Furthermore, it includes an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel having higher formability by adjusting the amount of (C+N) in the austenite phase to a range from 0.16 to 2% by mass.

Abstract: The spring steel according to the present invention is a spring steel excellent in sag resistance and fatigue property containing: C: 0.5 to 0.8% by mass (hereinafter, referred to as %), Si: 1.2 to 2.5%, Mn: 0.2 to 1.5%, Cr: 1.0 to 4.0%, V: 0.5% or less (including 0%), P: 0.02% or less (excluding 0%), S: 0.02% or less (excluding 0%), Al: 0.05% or less (excluding 0%), and Fe and inevitable impurities as the balance, wherein the Si content and the Cr content satisfy the following formula (1): 0.8×[Si]+[Cr]?2.6??(1) (wherein, [Si] and [Cr] respectively represent the Si content (%) and the Cr content (%)). The spring steel is useful in improving both sag resistance and fatigue property.

Abstract: A titanium alloy contains vanadium, from 10 to 20% by weight; aluminum, from 0.2 to 10% by weight; and a balance essentially titanium, and the alloy has a microstructure including a martensite phase. Alternatively, the titanium alloy contains vanadium, from 10 to 20% by weight; aluminum, from 0.2 to 10% by weight; and a balance essentially titanium, and the alloy has a microstructure including a ? phase capable of transforming into a martensite phase by cold working or cooling under a room temperature.

Abstract: A Ni-based alloy hardened with the ? phase, which is able to exhibit not only superior strength at high temperatures, but also excellent hot corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance at high temperatures in spite of containing no Re or reducing the amount of Re. The Ni-based superalloy contains, by weight, C: 0.01 to 0.5%, B: 0.01 to 0.04%, Hf: 0.1 to 2.5%, Co: 0.8 to 15%, Ta: more than 0% but less than 8.5%, Cr: 1.5 to 16%, Mo: more than 0% but less than 1.0%, W: 5 to 14%, Ti: 0.1 to 4.75%, Al: 2.5 to 7%, Nb: more than 0 % but less than 4%, V: 0 to less than 1.0%, Zr: 0 to less than 0.1%, Re: 0 to less than 9%, at least one of platinum group elements: 0 to less than 0.5% in total, at least one of rare earth elements: 0 to less than 0.1% in total, and the rest being Ni except for unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a component by reshaping a coated plate consisting of tempering steel, said plate being austenitized before the reshaping by means of a first heat treatment, followed by the growth of the layer thickness. The aim of the invention is to optimize the process and to prevent the production of scrap plates caused by interruptions to the process. To this end, after being rapidly cooled, the heat-treated plate is temporarily stored, and is briefly heated again to the austenitization temperature, directly before being reshaped to form the component. Once the structure has been modified, the plate is reshaped and hardened. Preferably, the plate is heated a second time by induction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-melt nickel-based alloy powder applied in an activated diffusion brazing repair on gas turbine components. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the low-melt alloy powder comprises between about 6.7% and about 9.2% by weight Cr, between about 9.7% and about 10.3% by weight Co, between about 3.7% and about 4.7% by weight W, between about 3.3% and about 6.3% by weight Ta, between about 3.6% and about 5.2% by weight Al, between about 1.3% and about 4.0% by weight Hf, between about 0.02% and about 0.06% by weight C, between about 1.0% and about 3.2% by weight B, and Ni. Optionally, the low-melt alloy powder may include between about 1.4% and about 3.2% by weight Re.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of hot pressing using hot rolled and cold rolled steel sheet or Al-based plated steel sheet or Zn-based plated steel sheet enabling a strength of at least 1200 MPa to be obtained after high temperature forming and with extremely little possibility of hydrogen embrittlement and such hot pressed parts, that is, a method of hot pressing a high strength automobile parts comprising using steel sheet containing as steel compositions by wt % C:0.05 to 0.5% or steel sheet plated mainly with Al or Zn to produce automobile members by hot pressing during which making the heating temperature before pressing Ac3 or more to 1100° C. or less, making the hydrogen concentration in the heating atmosphere 6 vol % or less, and making the dew point 10° C. or less and such hot pressed parts.

Abstract: A method for forming a two-way shape memory surface includes thermomechanically training a shape memory alloy under substantially constant indentation strain. Thermomechanical training includes removeably securing an indenter to a surface of the shape memory alloy in its martensite phase, so that an indent is formed in the surface. The shape memory alloy is then heated to its austenite phase while the indenter is secured thereto. The shape memory alloy is then quenched to its martensite phase while the indenter is secured thereto. After thermomechanical training, the shape memory alloy surface exhibits a first indent depth when in its martensite phase, and a second, different indent depth when in its austenite phase. Also disclosed herein is a method for forming one-way and two-way reversible surface protrusions on shape memory alloys.

Abstract: A component for machine structural use having improved fatigue strength. The component for machine structural use is produced by subjecting at least a part of a steel material to hardening, and the hardened structure is controlled such that the average grain diameter of former austenitic grains is 12 ?m or less and the maximum grain diameter does not exceed four times the average grain diameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of processing nickel-titanium alloys including from greater than 50 up to 55 atomic percent nickel to provide a desired austenite transformation temperature and/or austenite transformation temperature range. In one embodiment, the method comprises selecting a desired austenite transformation temperature, and thermally processing the nickel-titanium alloy to adjust an amount of nickel in solid solution in a TiNi phase of the alloy such that a stable austenite transformation temperature is reached, wherein the stable austenite transformation temperature is essentially equal to the desired austenite transformation temperature.

Abstract: An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a simple flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer slip covers that fit over the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The slip covers may fit over all and/or alternately a portion of the foundation bag and/or another slip cover. The slip covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided with an electrically conductive path extending continuously from a position in the rim contacting surface to a position in the ground contacting surface through a sidewall portion, wherein a sidewall rubber is a high-performance rubber compound and almost-insulative, having a volume resistivity of not less than 1×10ˆ8 ohm cm. The electrically conductive path includes a helical path made of an electrically conductive rubber having a volume resistivity of not more than 1×10ˆ7 ohm cm. The helical path is disposed axially inside the sidewall rubber and extends spirally around the tire rotational axis. Preferably, the tread rubber, clinch rubber and carcass topping rubber are also almost-insulative high-performance rubber compounds.

Abstract: A tire has at least one tread wear indicator. Each wear indicator is a single mark that provides continuous information to the consumer, while changing its presentation based upon the amount of tread wear. The mold blade employed to form the ear indicator has a series of stacked portions, each portion having a different configuration, the configuration being constant for the length of each portion.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided, which readily achieves rain groove wandering resistance without sacrificing wet performance and other performances. Plural steep-angle grooves 16 are provided at opposite sides of the tire equatorial plane CL. Each steep-angle groove 16 is inclined at an angle of not more than 45 degrees relative to the tire circumferential direction, such that the steep-angle groove 16 contacts the ground from a tire equatorial plane CL side. Recessed portions 36 are formed along a tread surface side edge of a land portion adjacent to an inner side in a tire axial direction of the steep-angle transverse groove 16. A depth of the recessed portion 36 gradually increases and a width thereof gradually decreases along a middle portion in a longitudinal directional toward end portion at the tire equatorial plane CL of the steep-angle transverse groove 16.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire 10a including in a tread at least two circumferential major grooves 20a, 21a, 22a, and 23a extending in a tire circumferential direction and a rib-shaped land section formed, the pneumatic tire including: lug grooves 30a, 31a, 32a, and 33a extending in a tire width direction, each of which includes an end closed by the lib-shaped land section and the other end open to one of the circumferential major grooves (21a, 22a), the open ends being arranged in a staggered fashion in the tire circumferential direction; and first sipes which include a sipe 40a extending in the tire width direction and a sipe 41a extending in the tire circumferential direction and connect the lug grooves arranged in the staggered fashion.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a plurality of grooves formed on a tread portion and a plurality of blocks divided by the grooves. A ratio of a block facing length c to a width b of the groove c/b is in a range of 0.50?c/b?1.30, where the block facing length c is a length of a shorter line segment obtained by selecting a pair of blocks adjacent to each other across a groove, drawing perpendicular lines from two vertices of one block on a side of a sandwiched groove to other block, respectively, connecting ends of the perpendicular lines by a line segment along an outer circumference of the block, and comparing a length of the line segment between the blocks.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel (4) comprises a hub (8), a rim (32), and at least one connecting spoke (52) between the hub (8) and the rim (32). The at least one spoke (52) comprises, in the region of a rim-attachment portion (60), a first duct (68) which is arranged substantially radially and a second duct (72) which is arranged substantially axially and is in communication with the first duct (68). The second duct (72) constitutes a seat for an inflatation valve (94) that can be associated with the wheel (4). The inflatation valve (94) is easily accessible for operations to inflate a tyre (44) mounted on the rim (32).

Abstract: In a pneumatic tire composed of a carcass layer crossing between a pair of left and right bead cores, the bead cores comprise a fastening bead core for fastening an end of the carcass layer to be turned up around the fastening bead core, and a non-fastening bead core free from the end of the carcass layer. An inner circumferential radius R2 of the non-fastening bead core is set smaller than an inner circumferential radius R1 of the end of the carcass layer to be turned up around the fastening bead core.

Abstract: A device having a conveyance device for conveying containers, to which at least one labeling unit for containers may be connected, wherein at least identification data of the labeling unit can be transmitted to the conveyance device. In addition, a device having a labeling unit for labeling containers, which can be connected to a conveyance device for conveying the containers, wherein at least identification data of the labeling device can be transmitted to the conveyance device. In addition, a corresponding device having a conveyance device and a labeling unit. Also, a method for connecting a labeling unit for labeling containers, in particular bottles, to a conveyance device for conveying the containers, wherein at least identification data is transmitted from the labeling unit to the conveyance device.

Abstract: The manufacturing device comprises a rotary distributor 6 in rotation about a rotation axis R, the rotary distributor comprising at least one elbowed tube 61, the elbowed tube having a corridor for receiving the wire on the radially internal side and forming output guidance on the externally radial side. The device comprises a member for conveying to the distributor comprising a tubular portion 53 substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis R, a space in the radial direction being provided between the tubular portion 53 and the elbowed tube 61. A knife 7 is disposed in the space between the rotary distributor and the conveying member. The conveying member and the distributor are coupled and both rotary, the knife 7 being mounted on a knife holder 70 for purposes of adjustment and whose rotation is locked during cutting.

Abstract: In an improved process for processing a film web, the film web is cut in the longitudinal direction, forming a marginal strip and a remaining film web with a width reduced by the width of the marginal strip. The marginal strip is transferred to a movable film-drafting device on which is arranged a gripper. The remaining film web is separated entirely or partially by cutting and also possibly by tearing. The film-drafting device is moved along one side of a roller arrangement, threading the film web into the roller arrangement. The film-drafting device is moved along one side of a winding device comprising at least one winding roller up to a release or end position. The film-drafting device is opened at the end position to release the marginal strip.

Abstract: Armouring tape (102) for wrapping around a hose (300) during its fabrication by a hose-wrapping machine (200; 400). The tape (102) is coiled into a roll (100) having a hollow core (109) from which the tape (102) is unwound to be wrapped onto the hose (300). Th hose-wrapping machine (200; 400) rotatably mounts the roll (100) with the hose (300) passing through the roll core (109), the roll axis (108) being skewed to the hose axis (304) by the helix angle at which the tape (102) is to be wrapped onto and along the hose (300). The hose (300) is moved longitudinally through the longitudinally static roll (100) and at the same time, the roll (100) is rotated around the longitudinal axis (304) of the non-rotating hose (300). The armouring tape (102) unwinds from the inside (109) of the roll onto and along the hose (300) so as to wrap the hose (300) with a uniform helix of armouring tape (102).

Abstract: A method is provided including a step of preparing a base member; a step of preparing a metal mold which comprises a reference surface and plural projection-shaping die parts which have ring-like protruding sections projecting from a reference surface and surrounding hollow spaces which are shaped to match with the profiles of the projections; a step of placing a thermoplastic or thermosetting sheet-like molding material on the base member; a step of pressing the metal mold against the molding material placed on the base member, pressurizing the molding material at least with the ring-like protruding sections and accordingly bonding the molding material thus pressurized with the ring-like protruding sections to the base member, and forming and shaping projections from the molding material which is opposed against the insides of the hollow spaces surrounded by the ring-like protruding sections; and a step of leaving on the base member the molding material which is opposed against the plural projection-shaping

Abstract: A tube manufacturing system is provided that is capable of manufacturing tube structures that are on the nanoscale and larger. The system provides for control as to the structure and atomic makeup of the feed sheet material used and provides motive force to the sheet material being used to continuously advance the sheet material through the various system components. After the tube structures are formed, they may be used in providing a source material for manufacturing macroscopic objects thus increasing the level of performance and capabilities of such objects due to the engineered properties of the tube structures formed within this system and method of manufacturing. Processes for manufacturing of nanotubes are also disclosed, as are nanotubes manufactured by the processes and system of the invention.

Abstract: A card and a mailing assembly incorporating the card and a system and a method for producing the same are provided. The system and the method produces the mailing assembly incorporating the card in a single manufacturing process. The system and the method have a card formed from a single web of a first material. The card is connected to, secured to and/or removably attached to a carrier which is formed from the single web. The card is secured to, connected to and/or removably attached to a carrier to form the mailing assembly. An identifier is incorporated between the layers of the card and/or on a top side and/or a bottom side of the card. A number is embossed on the card. The card and/or the carrier has a second material on and/or connected to the card and/or the carrier. A three-ply card is formed if the single web of material is folded over the second material. If the second material is cold foil having two layers, one layer of the foil may be transferred to the card.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a label comprising a transponder on an integrated process line. The transponder comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit on a chip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing versatile plastic products, preferably single-sidedly self-adhesive products bearing an abrasion-resistant and flexible protective layer which is distinguished by particularly high surface quality especially in terms of its optical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of bonding different kinds of gemstones to provide gems having maximum beautiful appearance. The method of this invention includes mixing a binder and a curing agent in liquid phases at a mixing ratio of 90˜110:40˜60 to obtain a mixture of binder and curing agent; applying the mixture of binder and curing agent onto bonding surfaces of different kinds of gemstones, and then drying/curing the applied mixture at 50˜180° C. for 2˜15 min to obtain a gemstone body composed of different kinds of gemstones bonded together; and cutting the gemstone body.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a process for the production of a fiber-based armature particularly adapted to be embedded in at least one matrix, characterized in that it consists in performing the following steps: preparing a fiber-based material, and depositing on at least one of the surfaces of the material thus obtained a repositionable glue. The invention also covers the obtained armature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method by which a material may be placed onto a moving web in a transverse orientation. At least two assemblies, which carry either a first and a second web or a single web, periodically overlap each other in an alternating fashion such that a material may be placed upon their respective carried webs in a transverse manner. The first and second assemblies translate in a direction of web movement in order to modify the velocity of the web carried upon the assembly. Thus, with the velocities of the assemblies capable of being varied, the material may be placed in a transverse manner upon the moving web along with various other orientations.

Abstract: Reactive hotmelt adhesives based on copolyamide can be used in hybrid components. These hybrid components find application in, for example, vehicle construction and aircraft construction.

Abstract: A fluorochemical ketone compound consists of two terminal, branched, independently fluoroalkylcarbonyl or perfluoroalkylcarbonyl groups and an intervening linear perfluoropolyether segment, each of the terminal groups optionally comprising at least one catenated heteroatom, and the perfluoropolyether segment consisting essentially of at least one tetrafluoroethyleneoxy moiety and, optionally, at least one difluoromethyleneoxy moiety, the moieties being randomly or non-randomly distributed within the perfluoropolyether segment.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for treating a substrate using a plurality of treatment solutions in sequence. The apparatus includes treatment liquid collecting vessels for separately collecting used treatment solutions, and an exhaust member for separately discharging pollutant gases generated during a process.

Abstract: A method for minimizing measuring spot size and noise during film thickness measurement is provided. The method initiates with locating a first eddy current sensor directed toward a first surface associated with a conductive film. The method includes locating a second eddy current sensor directed toward a second surface associated with the conductive film. The first and second eddy current sensors may share a common axis or be offset from each other. The method further includes alternating power supplied to the first eddy current sensor and the second eddy current sensor, such that the first eddy current sensor and the second eddy current sensor are powered one at a time. In one aspect of the invention, a delay time is incorporated between switching power between the first eddy current sensor and the second eddy current sensor. The method also includes calculating the film thickness measurement based on a combination of signals from the first eddy current sensor and the second eddy current sensor.

Abstract: A processing system that can supply a material gas produced inside a material reservoir tank into a processing apparatus while generating almost no pressure loss is provided. In a processing system comprising: a processing apparatus including a gas injection means 42 for injecting a specific material gas into a processing vessel 26 in order to provide specific processing to an object to be processed W, said material gas being produced from a metallic compound material M with low vapor pressure; and a gas supply system 24 for supplying said specific material gas to said gas injection means, said gas injection means is a shower head portion and said gas supply system provides: a gas passage 56 extending upwardly from said showerhead portion; a material reservoir tank 58 attached to the upper-end portion of said gas passage for containing said metallic compound material therein; and an open/close valve 60 for opening/closing said gas passage.

Abstract: An etch chamber and a method of reducing back flow of particles in an etch chamber having a valve connected thereto. The etch chamber comprises a valve connected to the etch chamber; and a liner a liner disposed to cover an internal gap between a flange portion of the valve and a flange portion of the etch chamber.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for cleaning a surface comprising contaminate particles are provided. In one respect, plasma and/or a shockwave may be created in a fluid flowing through a nozzle. The nozzle, coupled to a laser source and a fluid feed may be configured to deliver the generated plasma and/or shockwave to the surface.

Abstract: A gas distribution apparatus includes a first plate and a second plate comprising a plurality of first openings and second openings, respectively. The second plate is disposed in overlapping relation with the first plate. Overlaps of the first openings and the second openings form third openings, which provide a first gas distribution pattern at a first orientation of the plates relative to one another and a second gas distribution pattern at a second orientation different than the first orientation.

Abstract: A labeling apparatus of the present invention is constituted by: at least three support rollers 156a-156c which come into contact with the outer surface of the vial 3 to rotate; an arm 155a, 155b for rotatably supporting the support rollers 156a-156c; rotation means (rotation rollers 210a, 210b) for rotating the vial 3 held by the support rollers 156a-156c; label supply means 200 for supplying labels 4 to be attached on the outer surface of the vial 3; and endless member 157 which rotates according to the rotation of the vial 3 between a first support roller 156a with which the label 4 fed from the label supply means 200 comes into contact firstly and a second support roller 156b with which the label 4 comes into contact secondary.

Abstract: A velocity-changing apparatus of the present invention includes: a drum 3 for transporting the continuous web W1 at a transport velocity which is generally equal to a circumferential velocity V(?) of the drum 3 while changing the circumferential velocity V(?) periodically at least once per one rotation of the drum 3; a movable member 2 disposed upstream of the drum 3 for feeding the continuous web W1 to the drum 3,; and a cutter 4 for cutting, on the drum 3, the continuous web W1 being transported at the transport velocity which is generally equal to the circumferential velocity V(?) of the drum 3. The movable member 2 moves according to the change of the circumferential velocity V(?) of the drum 3 so that a feed velocity at which the continuous web W1 is fed to the drum 3 is generally equal to the transport velocity of the continuous web W1 being transported by the drum 3.

Abstract: A metal back layer forming device including a film withdrawing roller for withdrawing, starting at one end, a transfer film from the wound body of the transfer film formed by applying at least a metal film onto a base film, a film carrying mechanism such as a turn roller for carrying the transfer film withdrawn from the wound body to the downstream side, a transfer roller for transferring the metal film by heating while pressing the carried transfer film against a phosphor screen installed on a face plate, and a film winding roller for winding while releasing the base film from the transfer film which completes transfer treatment.

Abstract: The invention is related to a top press plate and clamp assembly for folder gluer It is mainly to improve the aluminum extrude structure for the top press plate by redesigning to accommodate more than one clamp and functional components. The invention is able to handle troubleshooting for any situation in a paper box making process. Especially, the aluminum extrude is in uniform dimensions with clamp that is easy for assembly and disassembly. It saves efforts and time for operators. Besides, the clamp and functional components also facilitate the integrated automated paper making process by troubleshooting any possible problem. Therefore, overall quality and operation efficiency is greatly improved. The operators also can make timely adjustment and corrections to achieve the desired goals and improve economical benefits significantly.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a windable carbonaceous material sheet, which is obtained by continuously curing a long uncured fiber sheet which is obtained by using short fibers to make paper and which contains uncured resin to produce a resin-impregnated cured sheet, and then continuously carbonizing it, and its production process. For the object, a long uncured fiber sheet (1a) is conveyed by conveyance means which is equipped with one rotation belt set (2) comprising a drive roll (2a), a follower roll (2b), and an endless belt (2c) which is put on and around these rolls (2a, 2b). A resin-impregnated cured sheet (1b) is produced by heating and pressurizing the uncured fiber sheet (1a) by resin curing means (3) which is arranged so as to nip the uncured fiber sheet through the endless belt (2c).

Abstract: Roll-up awning, includes a housing containing a rotatably mounted reel. The screen is wound on this reel and a front frame is fixed on its free extremity. At winding up, the front frame will be fed into a recess of the housing and then locked. Such a screen can be used on campers, where it is important that the front frame is locked in position when travelling. A locking device includes locking elements on the front frame and locking members on the storage reel. The locking members include a toothing which extends along the reel circumference and the locking include a lip or strip provided with a toothing. When the screen moves inwards the locking members and locking elements contact each other and lock the front frame.