Abstract: Disclosed is a launch system of an affixed lower section of launch tubing and an upper section of launch tubing configured to telescope vertically from a stowed position within the hull of a submarine to a position just above the ocean surface for a launch operation of a projectile, with the upper section returning to a stowed position after the launch operation. The launch system is capable of launching a projectile to engage air contacts by the discharge of high pressure fluid air, through the length of the upper and lower sections to impact the projectile for launch. The launch system includes surveillance, command and control elements as well as operational connection to additional projectile stowage and a supply of high pressure fluid. The projectile in use with the launch system can support surveillance and communications operations.

Abstract: A boat camper vessel 10 has a pair of pontoons 12, 13 joined by a bridge 44 that provides the deck of the vessel. A main canopy 22 stores in the bow when not is use. The raised canopy 22 is supported by ribs 220 and it extends from the bow 30 to a stern bulkhead 20 or 21. Two stern bulkheads 20, 21 define a stern compartment 60 has holds a toilet 29, shower 34 and water heater 35. An auxiliary canopy 36 covers the stern compartment 60. Marine electric motors in the pontoons drive propellers to propel the vessel. The vessel is suitable for travel on canals, small lakes and other protected bodies or water. It may be docked or placed on land and will serve as a camper whether on water or land.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods of injecting an avian egg containing an embryo, preferably an early embryo (e.g., a blastoderm). The methods of the invention may be used to deliver a substance to an egg, remove a sample from an egg, and/or to insert a detector device into an egg to collect information therefrom. In preferred embodiments, the invention is used to deliver a substance to the embryo in ovo. In other preferred embodiments, the invention is used to produce chimeric or transgenic avian embryos in ovo.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a pet 12, 14 training pad having a plurality of material layers to retain fluids and solid material; while preventing passage therethrough. The top layer serves as the absorbent material 16 with the bottom layer 18 forming a fluid impermeable layer to prevent passage of liquids. The impermeable layer 18 extends over the periphery edge of the top absorbent layer forming a hem 26 that is colored green to simulate grass. On the underside of the bottom layer 18, a plurality of adhesive or frictional members 20 are fastened thereto that will prevent movement, in whole or in part, from the selective placement of the pad. Optionally, a fragrance layer 22 can be incorporated into the pad between the fluid impermeable base layer 18 and the top absorbent layer 16 to attract pets 12, 14 to the pad.

Abstract: An aquarium which includes a tank having a pump and an under gravel filter disposed in the tank below the pump. The under gravel filter includes a hollow bubble dispersing base plate having a perforated top surface and an overlying substrate. An air conduit is provided for introducing air into the pump. The pump is connected to the plate such as to pump blended oxygenated water and air into the interior of the plate to thereby cause oxygenated water and bubbles to exit upwardly through the perforated top surface of the plate and into and through the substrate. The pump includes a free floating magnetic impeller. A rotational torque generating unit is provided to rotate the impeller. The rotational torque generating unit includes a magnetic drive disk and a motor for rotating the magnetic drive disk.

Abstract: An antenna mounting for an animal collar including an O-ring and associated retainer disposed in an opening through the housing of a radio frequency receiver. The O-ring is compressed into multiple sealing locations between the circumference of the antenna and its surrounding structure to create a resilient hermetic seal between the antenna and such surrounding structure, and to resiliently suspend the antenna within the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a pressurised steam boiler (50) heated by a burner (20), which includes the steps of a) monitoring the level of water in the boiler (50), b) monitoring the pressure of steam in the boiler (50), c) monitoring the firing rate of the burner (20), and d) controlling the flow rate of water into the boiler (50) having regard to the signals resulting from a) and b) and, at least for some signal conditions, also having regard to signals resulting from c). The level of water is detected by a pair of capacitance probe assemblies (58A and 58B).

Abstract: An apparatus produces a diesel-oil/water microemulsion and injects the emulsion into a diesel engine. The apparatus has three high pressure cylinders, inlets of two of the high pressure cylinders are connected to a static raw emulsion premixer. Outlets of the two high pressure cylinders are connected to a homogenizing valve. An inlet of the third high pressure cylinder is connected to the outlet of the homogenizing valve and the outlet of the third high pressure cylinder is connected to the diesel engine. The three pistons of the three high pressure cylinders are constituent parts of a pressure booster whose drive piston is guided in a drive cylinder which is connected to a hydraulic drive unit.

Abstract: The housing of this valve delimits a chamber inside the housing, the chamber including a first fluid inlet at a first temperature, a second fluid inlet at a second temperature, and a first fluid outlet and a second fluid outlet through which fluid can freely communicate with the first and second inlets respectively. Thermostat-controlled means for controlling fluid circulation through the valve are provided, so that fluid can freely pass through the chamber between the first inlet and the second outlet and between the second inlet and the first outlet, only when either the value of the first temperature is less than a first predetermined threshold value, or the value of the second temperature is greater than a second predetermined threshold value strictly greater than the first threshold value.

Abstract: An aftercooler thermostat housing for an engine is disclosed. The housing system comprises a housing and a thermostat within the housing. The housing system further includes a bypass system for providing a connection to allow an engine coolant to flow to the aftercooler system if the engine coolant temperature is below a first predetermined temperature. The bypass system allows for the engine coolant to flow through a heat exchanger which is part of the aftercooler system if the temperature of the coolant is above the first predetermined temperature. A low temperature aftercooler (LTA) thermostat housing system achieves the necessary heat rejection for the engine via the heat exchanger and achieves low temperature aftercooling using the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A connecting rod includes a connecting rod body having a crank arm bore portion at a first end and a pin bore portion at a second end. A beam portion connects the crank arm bore portion and the pin bore portion. At least one oil squirter is provided within the crank arm bore portion. The oil squirter operates to selectively communicate oil to the underside of a piston. One of the oil squirters is a plain orifice oil squirter or a check valve regulated oil squirter.

Abstract: A combustion engine includes a cylinder head and a cylinder crankcase having a cylinder bore and a coolant duct formed therein. The coolant duct is disposed adjacent the cylinder bore and is a cooling system component. A cylinder head gasket is provided between the cylinder head and the cylinder crankcase. The coolant duct has a coolant duct upper end and is open toward the cylinder head gasket at the coolant duct upper end. The cylinder head gasket has a side facing the cylinder crankcase when the cylinder head gasket is installed. The cylinder head gasket has a channel formed on the side of the cylinder head gasket that faces the cylinder crankcase. The channel is in a flow connection with the coolant duct and is part of the cooling system.

Abstract: A valve actuator for an internal combustion engine is described having a core having a wound coil located therein, said core further having at least one permanent magnet located at least partially inside or outside said coil and positioned at an angle relative to a direction of movement of an armature. Further, various recesses, indentations, chamfers, bevels, and/or depressions may be included to affect flux leakage, and/or force generation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a return device for returning a valve of an internal combustion engine, the device comprising: a piston secured to said valve and mounted to slide in a cylinder; a pressurized fluid feed connected to said cylinder via a feed channel; and a pressure relief valve connected to said cylinder via a discharge channel and arranged to limit the pressure prevailing in the cylinder to a predetermined maximum pressure; and means for regulating the maximum pressure as a function of the feed pressure using an affine-type relationship. The invention also relates to an internal combustion engine equipped with such a device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system, comprising a camshaft with at least two bearing points, a two-part camshaft receptacle which has, in a lower part, at least two bearing saddles and, in an upper part, at least two bearing covers corresponding to the bearing saddles, the camshaft being mounted with its bearing points in the bearing saddles and bearing covers. Further, bearing half shells are provided, of which in each case two are arranged in pairs between a bearing point and the bearing saddle and bearing cover receiving this bearing point, so that, the bearing half shells are supported on the bearing saddle or bearing cover and in each case two bearing half shells, together with a bearing point form a radial plain bearing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intake apparatus which ensures the collision safety by having sufficient clearance margin to the engine hood by utilizing the space around the intake manifold which is not conventionally utilized, while achieving cost reduction by reduction in parts count and assembling time. The third member 14 covers the first member 10 in which the first room 24 is formed and the second member 12 in which the second room 38 is formed. The third room 54 which is formed in the third member 14 connects the first room 24 and the second room 38. With this structure, the second room 38 can be disposed adjacent to the first room 24 at almost the same height. Consequently, the height of the intake apparatus can be lowered, and the clearance between the intake apparatus and the engine hood can be enlarged. In addition, the intake air amount can be increased.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design.

Abstract: An engine control system for controlling engine operation in activated and deactivated modes in a displacement on demand (DOD) engine includes an impulse charging device that is disposed upstream of an intake port of a cylinder of the DOD engine and that is operable to regulate air flow into the cylinder. A first module initiates impulse charging to regulate air flow into the cylinder when a desired engine torque output nears a first threshold engine torque output during engine operation in the deactivated mode.

Abstract: An intake manifold with a swirl system for an internal combustion engine having a number of cylinders; the intake manifold has, for each cylinder, an intake conduit connecting the intake manifold to the cylinder and in turn having two parallel channels; the swirl system has, for each intake conduit, a throttle valve housed inside a channel of the intake conduit to vary the air flow section of the channel, and which has a throttle mounted to rotate about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A controlled slow down apparatus and method for use in the event that a light-duty combustion engine has entered a state of excessive speeds or auto-ignition. The controlled slow down method is preferably initiated when the engine speed exceeds an activation speed for a predetermined number of engine revolutions. Once initiated, the controlled slow down method uses a combination of ignition timing and spark ratio manipulations in order to disrupt the auto-ignition conditions and slow down the engine in a controlled manner. Preferably, the controlled slow down method is only one part of an overall ignition control method, and can be incorporated within or utilized by one of a number of different ignition timing methods known in the art.

Abstract: An air-intake device of an engine for a leisure vehicle, in which at least two air-intake passages are arranged within an engine body of the engine, is disclosed, including an air-intake pipe through which fresh air is supplied to the at least two air-intake passages arranged within the engine body, and a throttle valve openably mounted within a passage of the air-intake pipe. Typically, the air-intake pipe is structured such that the passage has a cross-section of a non-perfect circle shape and an outer periphery of the air-intake pipe has a cross-section of a circle shape with a continuously varying positive curvature. Typically, the throttle valve has a valve disc of a non-perfect circle shape conforming to the shape of the cross-section of the passage of the air-intake pipe.

Abstract: A method for controlling an engine having both an electronically controlled inlet device, such as an electronic throttle unit, and an electronically controlled outlet device, such as a variable cam timing system is disclosed. The method of the present invention achieves cylinder air charge control that is faster than possible by using an inlet device alone. In other words, the method of the present invention controls cylinder air charge faster than manifold dynamics by coordination of the inlet and outlet device. This improved control is used to improve various engine control functions.

Abstract: In hybrid vehicle, when the shift position SP is set to the S position at which a driver is allowed to select any one of the shift positions SP1 to SP6, and it is determined that warm-up of a purifying device has not been completed, the target air-fuel ratio AF* is set based on the S position/low coolant temperature-time target air-fuel ratio setting map. The air-fuel ratio AF* set based on the S position/low coolant temperature-time target air-fuel ratio setting map tends to be richer than the target air-fuel ratio AF* set based on any one of the normal-time target air-fuel ratio setting map and the D position/low coolant temperature-time target air-fuel ratio setting map that are used when the D position is selected.

Abstract: An injection control method for controlling a “common rail” fuel injection system in a diesel engine is described. The method includes the following steps: an initializing step for acquiring engine control parameters; and a main adjustment cycle for adjusting operational variables of the engine. The injection control method also includes an interrupting step for adjusting an injection procedure proper of the injection system by variation of all the characteristic parameters of the injection procedure. Also described is an injection control system for a diesel engine based on the above method.

Abstract: A first fuel discharge path and a first return pipe that collectively discharge the amount of flow of fuel flowing out of the piston control chamber of a pressure intensifier built in an injector and the amount of flow of fuel flowing out of the nozzle back pressure chamber of a fuel injection nozzle (including the amount of flow of leak fuel) to a fuel tank and a second fuel discharge path and a second return pipe that discharge only the amount of flow of return fuel flowing out of the solenoid valve chamber of a solenoid valve are mounted separately from and independently of each other in terms of pipe line. With this measure, pressure in the solenoid valve chamber can be controlled to a value lower than the limit of resistance to pressure of an O-ring.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a fuel injector delivery pipe which does not require a tool for holding an upper part and lower part together, and thereby eliminate the process of attaching and removing the tool, and increases the efficiency of the operation. Furthermore, in order to achieve this object, the fuel injector delivery pipe comprises an upper part 2 with an inverted substantially U-shaped vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction formed with a top wall 2a and two side walls 2b, 2b, and also comprises a lower part 3 with a substantially U-shaped vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction with a bottom wall 3a and two side walls 3b, 3b. Locking parts 5, 10 are formed in both side walls 2b, 2b of the upper part 2 and in both side walls 3b, 3b of the lower part 3 respectively for locking together the walls, and the locking parts 5, 10 are locked together to temporarily lock the upper part 2 and the lower part 3 together while the parts are integrated by brazing.

Abstract: A fuel-injection system (1, 1?, 1?, 1??) for an internal-combustion engine (2), of the type provided with compressor mechanism (4) for making available the fuel at a high pressure to an storage volume (7), and a plurality of injectors (8, 8?, 8??) fluidically connected to the storage volume (7) for taking in the fuel from the storage volume (7) and injecting it into respective combustion chambers (12) of the engine (2). The storage volume (7) is advantageously split into a plurality of distinct elementary storage volumes (9, 9?, 9a, 9b) fluidically connected to one another.

Abstract: A fuel feed apparatus feeds fuel in a fuel tank to the outside of the fuel tank. The fuel feed apparatus includes a flange that covers an accommodation hole of the fuel tank, a fuel pump that pumps fuel, and a sub-tank accommodating the fuel pump. The sub-tank is capable of reciprocating relative to the flange in the axial direction of struts, which support the flange. The struts are positioned circumferentially outwardly to the sub-tank. The sub-tank has a lid 70. Holding portions are provided on the lid to axially movably hold the struts. Thus, an assembling work of the fuel feed apparatus can be eased without damaging internal components, when the struts are assembled.

Abstract: A combination fuel vapor storage canister and vapor vent/tipping valve in a common housing with ports for connection to a fuel tank, a purge line and an atmospheric vent. The vapor vent/tipping valve includes a pressure relief valve which prevents vapor venting until a predetermined vapor pressure is reached; and, the pressure relief valve may also include a vacuum relief valve.

Abstract: A fuel system for use in an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors, each injector including at least one capillary flow passage, the at least one capillary flow passage having an inlet end and an outlet end, a heat source arranged along the at least one capillary flow passage, the heat source operable to heat a liquid fuel in the at least one capillary flow passage to a level sufficient to convert at least a portion thereof from the liquid state to a vapor state, and a valve for metering fuel to the internal combustion engine, a controller to control the power supplied to the heat source of each of the plurality of fuel injectors to achieve a predetermined target temperature, a sensor for use in determining engine air flow and a sensor for measuring a value indicative of degree of engine warm-up of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to the internal exhaust-gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with gas exchange valves periodically controlled by a camshaft (22) in accordance with the four-stroke principle, in which, during the gas exchange exhausting of exhaust gas from the respective cylinder (1) into the exhaust duct (5), an intake valve (2) associated with the respective cylinder (1) is open in a crank angle range after top dead center of the ignition of the gas mixture present in the cylinder (1), in order to exhaust part of the exhaust gas into an intake duct (3), so that during the next gas exchange intake both fresh gas and exhaust gas are taken in from the intake duct (3), the respective intake valve (2) being actuated during the gas exchange exhausting independently of the periodic gas exchange intake, and the additional opening of the respective intake valve (2) being carried out in the range from 110 to 150% of the opening angle of the start of opening of the exhaust duct (5) by the exhaust va

Abstract: A hydrogen augmented diesel crankcase ventilation system uses hydrogen to allow crankcase fumes, for example blow-by, to be burned by the engine. The system preferably includes a hydrogen generation system as a hydrogen source connected to an engine air intake by a first hose, a second hose connecting the crankcase to the air intake, and a third hose connecting a fresh air source to the crankcase. An orifice or a vacuum regulator in cooperation with the second hose may be included to regulate crankcase vacuum. A filter may reside inline with the second hose to capture solids or liquids which enter the second hose from the crankcase. A back flow preventor may be included in cooperation with the third hose to prevent a back flow of crankcase fumes through the third hose.

Abstract: A method for crystallizing a substance, especially an inhalable medicament, comprising the following steps: (a) dissolving said substance in a solvent, to produce a solution of said substance, (b) producing a segmented stream which consists of alternating segments of said solution of the substance and of a transport medium, (c) introducing said segmented stream into the first end of a retention stretch, which retention stretch has a first end and a second end, so that said segmented stream passes from said first end to said second end of said retention stretch, and exists from the second end of the retention stretch, (d) cooling the retention stretch, to thereby bring about crystallization of the substance in the segments of solution, in the segmented stream, as said segmented stream passes through the retention stretch, and (e) separating the crystals of material from the segmented stream as it exits from the second end of the retention stretch.

Abstract: A medicament package comprises a medicament container (10) and a holder (20) within which the medicament container (10) is closely received. The holder (20) comprises a support (25) of a rigid material. The support (25) has an opening, to the periphery of which an enclosure (21) is bonded. The medicament container (10) is closely received within the enclosure (21) such that the material of the enclosure (21) seals openings formed in the container (10). The container (10) can be dispensed from the package into a delivery device by pressure applied to the enclosure (21).

Abstract: A method for treating a blood vessel in a wall forming a gastrointestinal tract of a body of a mammal. A solution is introduced from the gastrointestinal tract into the vessel. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the vessel from the solution to create an occlusion in the vessel and thus terminate blood flow to the vessel distal of the occlusion.

Abstract: A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid.

Abstract: A method is provided to quantify and/or qualify psychological and physiological components of stress in mammals, in which a stimulus can be applied to the test subject's environment during the test. The method involves the steps of measuring one or more physiological and/or psychological characteristics before and after the administration of a stimulus to a test subject. The stimulus may consist of any product, task, aroma or the like that elicits a stress-related response upon administration. By analyzing the resulting measurements, and optionally comparing physiological and psychological characteristics where both are measured, an overall level of stress may be determined. The method of stress measurement may further be used in product development and/or testing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the occlusion of blood vessels or fluid vessels to stop the flow of blood or fluid during elective or emergency surgical procedures or following traumatic injury. This invention also encompasses a medical device or tool for occluding, reducing, or controlling blood flow or fluid flow. In this invention, a plug or blockade is formed to occlude, reduce, or control blood flow or fluid flow when magnetic microparticles, nanoparticles, or colloids are administered into a blood vessel or fluid vessel, and an external magnetic field source is placed at the desired site near or above the path of the blood stream or fluid flow. Removal of said external magnetic field source would result in the redispersion of the microparticle blockade and resumption of the flow.

Abstract: This invention relates to the provision in a cigarette filter element of a capsule containing a deodorizer. The capsule is resistant to the handling endured before and during smoking, yet ruptures to release or expose the deodorizer upon extinguishing of the smoked cigarette. The deodorizer may comprise neutralizing or masking agents, or mixtures of both.

Abstract: An industrial air or liquid handling device access and cleaning apparatus which allows the cleaning operator to clean the interior of a device while the device continues in operation, thus negating the need to shut down the system. The apparatus incorporates a cleaning nozzle attached to a cleaning agent delivery tube or hose which projects into the interior of the device through a sealing mechanism which ensures an air-tight seal around the periphery of the tube while still allowing rotational and longitudinal movement of the tube. The preferred embodiment connects, in seriatim, a pipe “T” junction with a pressure relief valve, a pipe bell reducer, a pipe extension, and an access control valve. Inside the device, the tube and nozzle are carried by a rotatably mounted slotted tracking tube for directing the cleaning nozzle through a predefined range of both axial and angular movement.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for servicing landfill conduits are disclosed. These systems, methods, and apparatus employ structures which facilitate access to and the servicing of buried landfill conduits, for example, one or more buried landfill laterals. In one aspect, the systems include an enclosure, at least one inlet conduit passing into the enclosure, at least one outlet conduit passing out of the enclosure, and at least one service conduit having a valve and an access port positioned between the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit. In another aspect, methods and portable apparatuses are provided for introducing high-pressure fluids or vacuum to a landfill conduit, for example, by means of the access port in the service conduit, to remove or dislodge obstructions. Conduits connected to blowers and pumps are used to introduce or withdraw fluids from the landfill conduits, for example, from predetermined locations within the landfill conduits identified by remote sensing devices.

Abstract: The flow control device comprises a supply passage (2) for supplying hydraulic fluid discharged by a pump (1) to a power steering output section (8); a variable throttle section (3) situated at an intermediate position of the supply passage (2); and a flow control valve (4) for returning the hydraulic fluid in the supply passage (2) to the pump inlet side, in accordance with a pressure differential between upstream and downstream of the variable throttle section (3). When the pump (1) is halted, the flow control valve (4) is impelled by a spring (13) and closes the variable throttle section (3). A throttle passage (51) is provided for connecting the upstream side and the downstream side of the variable throttle section with the supply passage (2).

Abstract: A yard hydrant having a valve body with a valve seat and a drain port. A closure valve disposed within the valve body and engaging the valve seat. The valve body having a conduit in fluid communication with the drain port and a hollow interior of the valve body. A check valve disposed within the conduit to prevent fluid flow from the drain port through the conduit to the hollow interior.

Abstract: For adjustment of a desired burner gas-air ratio over the broadest possible load range without additional pressure tapping of the burner, combustion chamber, or air lines, a ratio controller is provided that permits adjustment of the gas flow as a function of counterpressure. For adjustment, the ratio controller has at least one position-variable measurement site, or at least two measurement sites, connected directly or indirectly via a pilot valve, to an actuating diaphragm via a valve block or throttle valve block. Depending on whether the control pressure is picked up more from one or more from the other measurement site, the gas flow and therefore the gas-air ratio can be adjusted to be larger or smaller.

Abstract: A top entry check valve including a valve body with an access port. A compressible hanger body engages a portion of the valve body and is positioned in alignment with the access port of the valve body. A clapper is connected to the hanger body so that the clapper is movable between a closed position wherein the clapper engages a valve seat to occlude the passage of fluid through the fluid flow passage and an open position wherein the clapper is moved away from the valve seat to permit passage of fluid through the fluid flow passage. A closure member is connected to the valve body to close the access port of the valve body. The closure member has an abutment surface engaging the hanger body so that the hanger body is compressed between the closure member and the valve body.

Abstract: Provided is a mounting structure of an open/close valve in a sealed body, wherein the open/close valve 2 mounted in the sealed body comprising soft resin sheets and allowing air to be filled therein is stuck on one sheet constituting the expansion part 12 of the sealed body and is not stuck on the other sheet. Even when the expansion part 12 is filled with air, the open/close valve 2 is always fitted closely to the sheet constituting the expansion part 12, whereby the open/close valve 2 may not wrinkle and air may not leak through an air passage of the open/close valve 2.

Abstract: An energy attenuation device for a conduit that is adapted to convey a pressurized fluid therethrough, comprising a hose section disposed about a portion of the conduit, wherein such conduit portion is provided with at least one aperture, for example in a surface thereof, and wherein in a non-pressurized state of the conduit, the hose section rests against the portion of the conduit over essentially the entire length of such portion.

Abstract: A structure for reducing turbulence and increasing flow uniformity in a flowing fluid in a wind tunnel, or a fluid channel, has a plurality of conduits or channels arranged into a conduit bundle. The conduit bundle has a number of parallel conduits with plurality of perforations on the inner side walls of the conduit. As the fluid flows through the conduit bundle the sides of the conduits reduce lateral turbulence while the perforations minimize pressure gradients in the flowing fluid in adjacent conduits, resulting in isotropic turbulence. The invention is particularly useful in testing aircraft, improving engine performance, and fluid mechanics applications.

Abstract: Paper machine clothing, such as a forming fabric formed by a large number of repeating units, wherein each repeat unit includes a paper-side woven structure having paper-side warp and weft threads and a machine-side woven structure having machine-side warp and weft threads, such that the paper side and the machine side woven structures are connected to each other by binding threads, and each repeat unit being formed by at least 26 warp threads and the paper machine clothing having a total thickness of 0.78 mm and less.

Abstract: Device for filling dry toner powder from a bag into a toner container, said device comprising a piping system with a flexible and compressible pipe and a peristaltic pump acting on said flexible and compressible pipe.