Abstract: The invention relates to a hand press (1) for food, i.e. garlic. Said invention is characterised by a double lever transmission, which arises due to the co-operation of a receiving container (2), a tappet (3), two handles (4,5) and two lever arms (6,7) which are specifically arranged in a pivotable manner therebetween. Pressing with minimal effort takes place due to a translation which is produced by the double ever transmission.

Abstract: A stencil printer is provided for depositing solder paste onto a surface of an electronic substrate. The stencil printer includes a frame and a stencil coupled to the frame. The stencil has a plurality of apertures formed therein. The stencil printer further includes a dispenser coupled to the frame. The stencil and the dispenser are adapted to deposit solder paste onto the electronic substrate. The stencil printer further includes an imaging system constructed and arranged to capture an image of the electronic substrate. The imaging system includes a camera assembly, an on-axis illumination assembly adapted to generate light substantially along a first axis generally perpendicular to the surface of the electronic substrate, and an off-axis illumination assembly adapted to generate rays of light substantially along a second axis extending at an angle with respect to the first axis. A controller is coupled to the imaging system to control movement of the imaging system to capture an image.

Abstract: A quick disconnect motor mount for use with hand operated adjustment wheels, such as used in a printing press.

Abstract: A cylinder of a printing press is mounted using a bearing block. A radial bearing is movable in spaced linear bearings along an adjustment direction of the cylinder. The bearing is embodied as a modular bearing unit which may be a one piece assembly. The linear bearing is included in the modular assembly which permits movement of the bearing block along with the radial bearings.

Abstract: A web print unit includes a first plate cylinder, a first blanket cylinder for contacting the first plate cylinder, a second blanket cylinder, and a second plate cylinder for contacting the second blanket cylinder. A web to be printed passes between the first blanket cylinder and the second blanket cylinder at a blanket to blanket location, the first and second blanket cylinders are capable of being thrown apart. An air source is located on a side of the web and oriented to blow air upstream toward the blanket to blanket location while the blanket cylinders rotate.

Abstract: A spacer ink printing apparatus for printing spacers on an LCD substrate includes a main body, a pressing roller and a spacer ink removing portion. The apparatus may further include a spacer ink guiding portion and/or a spacer ink spreading portion. The pressing roller is combined with the main body and rotates so as to press a spacer ink sprayed onto a printing plate into each of a plurality of receiving recesses of the printing plate. The spacer ink removing portion is combined with the main body and serves to remove any excess spacer ink from the printing plate, thereby reducing wasted spacer ink and decreasing the manufacturing cost of LCDs produced with the apparatus.

Abstract: Device for cleaning rolls in printing machines, specially machines for executing prints on web-shaped paper-like material destined to the production of tissue paper, napkins, toilet paper and the like, characterized by the fact that it comprises: a nozzle (1) apt to direct a steam jet toward the surface of a roll (2, 3) to be cleaned: said nozzle (1) being connected to steam feeding means; a suction chamber (5) within which is disposed said nozzle (1) and apt to execute an aspiration in correspondence of the surface of the roll (2, 3) interested by the steam et supplied by the nozzle (1): said chamber (5) being connected to relevant suction means; a plurality of holes (7, 8) oriented toward the surface of the roll (2, 3) to be cleaned, and connected to air compressed feeding means.

Abstract: A letterpress printing machine is disclosed including a rotary printing cylinder in which a relief printing plate is installed, a substrate surface plate on which a substrate is placed, an ink supply device supplying ink on the relief printing plate, a relief printing plate washing equipment washing the surface of the relief printing plate, and a wiper for a plate. The relief printing plate washing equipment can include a washing liquid supplying unit, an air blasting unit jetting pressurized gas to the relief printing plate, a suction unit sucking the washing liquid scattered by air blasting unit, and a washing liquid recovery unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate assembly that may be produced in situ and which finds uses in packaging applications. The assembly is formed from three substantially similar sheets of material, two of which may be printed with indicia that may include matching characteristics and the third sheet which is fluted to form a core on to which the two printed sheets are attached. The sheets are preferably pre-printed with high resolution graphics and or textual information prior to being formed into a laminated configuration that can be utilized in corrugated packaging type situations. The intermediate assembly is used in the formation of cartons, packages and the like that are intended to be used in various consumer applications such as parcel delivery, including the shipping and delivery of consumer packaged goods.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to achieve a correctly positioned print in duplex-printing mode. A method for the detection of marks (1, 1?, 1?) by a sensor array (10) for a printing machine has been provided, whereby the marks (1) on the first (recto) printing side (5) of a sheet (3) are detected, the sheet is turned over and shifted in a direction transverse to the transport direction, and the marks (1?) on a second (verso) printing side (6) of said sheet are detected. Furthermore, a printing machine is provided with an alignment device (40) for shifting a sheet (3) in a direction transverse to the transport direction for the detection of marks (1?) on the second printing side, said marks being offset relative to the marks (1) on the first printing side, after said sheet (3) has been turned over.

Abstract: A mortar cartridge generates effective white or colored smoke obscuration with reduced adverse environmental impact and collateral damage and provides an improved drag assembly that reduces drift during projectile descent and improves targeting.

Abstract: A vehicle turntable system for rotating a vehicle when located on the turntable, comprising a housing member, configured as a circular housing with at least one centralising and supporting assembly (23,24), and a turntable member (22,42), configured as a circular disk which is located in the circular housing. Wherein the system is supplied as a pre-calibrated and pre-assembled combined unit with the turntable member (22,42) mounted in the housing member (21,41) ready for installation and use at a desired location.

Abstract: The inventive rail bodies of the rail assembly consist of a base and cover plate which form a running surface of said rail assembly. The corners of the rail bodies are provided with recesses in which fixing elements whose upper face flashes with the running surface are arranged. The traversal edges of the recesses from a diagonal with respect to a longitudinal direction of the rail body in such a way that a wheel is not exposed to slack impacts when passing between the running surface and the rail assembly. Said simple design makes it possible to attain an impact-free wheel running.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a bellows (1) of a connection between two hinge-linked vehicles (5, 6), said bellows (1), which comprises a bellows bottom (4), a bellows roof (2) and bellows side walls (3), forming a tunnel-like tube, said bellows bottom (4) being a removable constituent part of said bellows (1), said bellows (1) having a plurality of frames (10) disposed one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of said bellows (1), said bellows bottom (4) having a plurality of ledges (20) disposed one behind the other, there being provided, to connect a respective one of a frame (10) with a ledge (20), a spring cramp (30) taking hold of the frame and the ledge, said spring cramp (30) having at least one shoulder (33) for matingly connecting frame (10) and ledge (20).

Abstract: An axlebox-spring-unit of a railway bogie includes at least one hydraulic spring having a housing required for functionality of the hydraulic spring, and an axlebox. At least a part of the axlebox forms at least a part of the housing.

Abstract: The door operating system of the present invention can be applied to new railcar or retrofitted to existing railcar designs. The hopper car will have a pair of doors on opposed sides of the center sill which are connected through a door spreader. The pneumatic, individual door operating system is connected to the door spreader through an adjustable spreader fulcrum in which the sliding adjustment may add in a proper connection force or tension between the door operating system and the individual doors.

Abstract: An electroless gold plating solution that includes a solution- or water-soluble gold compound that provides gold ions, a complexing agent for the gold ions comprising a mixture of a sulfite and a thiosulfate in a weight ratio of greater than 1:2 to 50: 1, a reducing agent, and a benzoic acid compound having one to four hydroxyl group(s) or a solution- or water-soluble salt thereof in an amount sufficient to act as a stabilizer for the solution. Also disclosed are methods for electrolessly plating gold on a substrate or article.

Abstract: Electroless gold plating compositions that include an adhesion enhancer compound and a reduction accelerator are provided to obtain direct electroless gold plating over a gold, nickel or nickel alloy deposit. A method of electroless gold plating on a nickel-containing substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preserving wood by contacting wood with an aqueous composition comprising a paraffin wax, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one organic wood preservative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing cold water dispersible water-soluble polymers particles which readily disperse in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Nanoscale, pyrogenically produced oxides and/or mixed oxides having a BET surface area of between 1 m2/g and 600 m2/g and a chloride content of less than 0.05 wt. % are produced by converting organometallic and/or organometalloid substances into the oxides at temperatures of above 200° C. The oxides may be used as a polishing agent in the electronics industry (CMP).

Abstract: The invention relates to a rutile titanium dioxide pigment for use in decorative laminating papers that yields higher opacity of the papers compared to the prior art, as well as a method for its manufacture. The pigment displays a surface coating that contains aluminium phosphate, aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and titanium oxide. The silicon oxide is precipitated in fluffy form. The coated particles display a BET value of at least 15 m2/g. The manufacturing method is characterized in that an aluminium and a phosphorus component are first added to a TiO2 suspension. Thereafter, an alkaline silicon component, an acid-reacting titanium component and, optionally, a further pH-regulating component are added, the pH value being set in the range from 4 to 9 in this context.

Abstract: A method of predicting photostability of coatings with various dopants on titanium dioxide pigment particles is disclosed. Calculations of the density of states show that a doped coating which reduces the density of states near the band edge or increases the density of states within the band gap of the pigment particles increases the photostability of the doped pigment.

Abstract: A method of predicting photostability of coatings with various dopants on titanium dioxide pigment particles is disclosed. Calculations of the density of states show that a doped coating which reduces the density of states near the band edge or increases the density of states within the band gap of the pigment particles increases the photostability of the doped pigment.

Abstract: A mixture for preparing hydrophobic preparation, way of preparing hydrophobic preparation and utilization thereof according to the present invention foundation whereof resides in that the mixture is composed of a vegetable oil in amount of 3.0 to 8.0% of mass, a detergent in amount of 0.15 to 3.5% of mass and remaining part up to 100% is represented by powdered quick lime. The way of preparing hydrophobic preparation resides in that the emulsion of vegetable oil and detergent is added by fine spraying into powdered quick lime under continuous mixing, subsequently water is added under continuous mixing in amount of 40 to 80% of mass to amount of mentioned mixture. Upon finishing hydration of lime, the mixture is let to dry spontaneously at room temperature. The hydrophobic preparation can be used as admixture into building materials.

Abstract: The computer workstation has a worktop which is inclined in the manner of a desk and has, on its edge facing the person sitting at the workstation, an indentation which is matched to the person's body contour and has projections which are arranged on both sides of the indentation, engage around the body on both sides below the shoulders and can be used as supports for the elbows.

Abstract: Several slide rail locks for use with a slide rail assembly for an extendable table are disclosed, each including a clamping mechanism to prevent the slide rails from sliding in a clamping position and allow the slide rails to slide in a released position. A distinctive slide rail assembly is also disclosed which uses rollers to facilitate smooth extension and retraction of the rails, and with which one of the slide rail locks is used.

Abstract: To pairs of elongated legs for supporting a tray and shiftable from a deployed position orienting the tray in a horizontal working orientation and including one or more connector lengths connecting the tray and legs for shifting to a vertical position when the legs are collapsed together to a self-supporting position.

Abstract: The system contains a backing having a proximate end and a distal end. A base, having a proximate end and a distal end, is pivotably connected from the proximate end of the backing to the proximate end of the base. At least one base strap is connected to the distal end of the backing and to the distal end of the base. A length of the strap between the distal end of the backing and the distal end of the base is adjustable. At least one tree strap is connected to the backing, whereby the tree strap is for mounting the backing to a tree.

Abstract: A storage rack includes at least one first support beam at a first end of the storage rack and at least one second support beam at a second, opposite end of the storage rack wherein the support beams are spaced apart to define a storage area. A flue system for use with the storage rack includes first and second brackets. The first bracket is coupled to the first support beam and the second bracket is coupled to the second support beam. The first side panel extends between the first and second ends of the storage rack, and includes a first end removably coupled to the first bracket and a second end removably coupled to the second bracket. A second side panel extends between the first and second ends of the storage rack, and includes a first end removably coupled to the first bracket and a second end removably coupled to the second bracket. The first and second side panels are spaced apart to define a passageway extending through the storage rack.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing system and a method for manufacturing sheet-like structures. The manufacturing system of sheet-like structures contains a loosened portion forming apparatus by which plural loosened portions, which are substantially U-shaped, are formed on a cord member, and plural linear portions, which connect each of the plural loosened portions, are formed substantially linearly; and a sewing apparatus by which each of the plural absorbing members and each of the plural linear portions are sewn with a thread member.

Abstract: A vessel (2) comprises a first stabilizer assembly (14) and a second stabilizer assembly, each stabilizer assembly comprising at least one submergible at least partially hollow body; and suspending means (16) for suspending the or each body from the vessel, the first and second stabilizer assemblies being suspended from substantially opposite sides of the vessel. Fins (22) are provided on the stabilizer assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for reducing roll motion experienced by a floating vessel. The disclosure reveals several different techniques for damping roll motion, which may be used alone or in conjunction to stabilize a floating vessel. A typical disclosed embodiment of a roll motion damping device would employ a sponson on each side of the vessel. Each sponson would typically encompass one or more baffles. And a wing keel could be located on the outside of each sponson. When all of these features are used in conjunction, they work synergistically to maximize the resistance to roll experienced by the floating vessel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a steering column bracket 1 including a receiving main body 12 put to the deck cross member 2 from below and a sling plate 11 straddling the deck cross member 2 from above to be spanned over the receiving main body 2. The receiving main body 12 is formed into a sectionally groove shape by integrally coupling respective lower edges of a symmetric pair of abutting plate portions 122, 122 and a mounting plate portion 121. The mounting plate portion 121 provides a mounting portion for the steering column. Each abutting plate portion 122 is formed in a shape of twin peaks that comprises a notch edge 1221 located between the twin peaks and shaped along a sectional shape of the deck cross member 2, a front inclined edge 1222, a rear inclined edge 1224 aligning with tangents L,L to the deck cross member 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting a boat hull comprising an inflatable element (100), having a deflated state in which the element is adapted to be positioned both inside or outside of a hull. When located outside the hull, the inflatable element is operatively connected to an inflation/deflation circuit by a conduit (4). A translational control means (7) is provided for causing the inflatable element to be selectively positioned between a position inside the hull or a position outside the hull. When outside the hull, the inflatable element may be inflated or deflated by means of the inflation deflation circuit. A weighted plug is provided at the end of conduit (4) and is shaped to provide sealing engagement with a bushing that provides a through opening in the hull through which the conduit and deflated element pass.

Abstract: A device for loading or unloading a ship (6), wherein a loading pipe or a loading hose (12) is connected to the ship (6) via a floating, self-motored coupling unit (1) designed to be moored to the ship (6), preferably near the loading manifold (18) of the ship (6). The coupling unit (1) has sufficient propulsive capacity to maintain the ship's (6) position during the loading operation.

Abstract: A floatation system for attachment to a helicopter landing skid includes a girt dimensioned to be attached to a landing skid and a plurality of floats attached to the elongate girt, wherein the plurality of floats are adapted to be converted from a packed configuration to an deployed configuration, and wherein at least one of the plurality of floats extends beneath the elongate girt when the plurality of floats is in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: An assembly including a boat and a cover. The cover covers and protects the boat. The boat is provided with one or more covered portion, and one or more uncovered portion. The cover includes a protective covering, and a boot. The protective covering defines a tolerance cut out adapted to receive a portion of the one or more uncovered portion when the protective covering is covering the object. The tolerance cut out has a length, a width and a perimeter. The boot is provided with an upstanding material flange, and a sealing system. The upstanding material flange extends about the perimeter of the tolerance cut out so as to define an opening aligned with the tolerance cut out, the upstanding material flange extends upwardly from the protective covering. The sealing system is positioned upstream of the tolerance cut out and on the upstanding material flange for sealing the upstanding material flange along the length of the tolerance cut out.

Abstract: Water craft achieving better hydrodynamic performance, greater stability and increased versatility. The improvement over the water craft in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,595,815 is achieved by the use of a new configuration of the active hulls and the stationary hull, the modification of the active hulls and the stationary hulls and the addition of a pair of the modified active hulls.

Abstract: A magnetic wear device including a resilient member and a magnetic member for protecting a wear surface on a material handling device. The resilient member consisting of an upper portion and a lower portion integrally formed together. The upper portion having a top exterior surface, and the lower portion having a bottom surface for contacting with a wear surface on a material handling device. The bottom surface of the lower portion being formed with a recess for receiving and coupling the magnetic member to the resilient member. The magnetic member having an outer magnetic surface for releaseably securing the magnetic member and the resilient member to the wear surface of the material handling device. The magnetic wear device further including a shear plate having an outer edge and an inner circular edge. The outer edge is constructed with one or more notched edges and the inner circular edge defines an aperture for at least partially receiving the resilient member and the magnetic member therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bathmat that changes color as the temperature of water it is immersed in varies. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mat is designed with dimensions to fit most standard kitchen sinks, and is suitable for use when bathing a baby there. This size is, of course, suitable for use in a larger bath tub as well. The mat is constructed of, or has a layer of, thermochromatic material that can display, through a change of color, the temperature of the water.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a process that allows melt growth of single crystals of a gallium-containing nitride with less dangerous, inexpensive equipment, in particular, a process that can be performed under normal pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of fabricating a quasi-substrate wafer (17) with a subcarrier wafer (4) and a growth layer (120), and a semiconductor body fabricated using such a quasi-substrate wafer (17). In the method of fabricating a quasi-substrate wafer (17), a growth substrate wafer (1) is fabricated that is provided with a separation zone (2) and comprises the desired material of the growth layer (120). The growth substrate wafer (1) is provided with a stress that counteracts a stress generated by the formation of the separation zone, and/or the stress generated by the formation of the separation zone is distributed, by structuring a first main face (101) of the growth substrate wafer (1) and/or the separation zone (2), to a plurality of subregions along the first main face (101). The growth substrate wafer (1) with separation zone (2) exhibits no or only slight bowing.

Abstract: A silicon wafer that has a carbon concentration of 5×1015 to 5×1017 atoms/cm3, interstitial oxygen concentration of 6.5×1017 to 13.5×1017 atoms/cm3, and a resistivity of 100 ?cm or more.

Abstract: A book-binding apparatus having: a reception vessel to receive glue in liquid form: application section to apply the glue in the reception vessel to a sheet; a hopper to receive a raw material of the glue for refill; refilling section to refill the raw material of the glue from the hopper to the reception vessel; and a control section to control the refilling section, wherein the raw material of the glue is refilled into the reception vessel in a period where application of the glue is not carried out after application of the glue is completed.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus of the present invention comprises a cooling mechanism for cooling a processing solution and a filter for removing impurities contained in the processing solution, at some midpoint in a circulation path of the processing solution. With this constitution, the substrate processing apparatus can precipitate the impurities dissolved in the processing solution and remove the precipitated impurities. It therefore becomes possible to maintain the performance of the processing solution and reuse the processing solution. Further, the frequency of changing the processing solution to a new solution decreases, and this causes an increase in availability of the substrate processing apparatus and a decrease in consumption and drainage of the processing solution.

Abstract: An art creation device which utilizes a heated surface to melt crayons on a sheet of paper. The paper is held in place by paper clamps, and the device includes a temperature control thermostat, a heated surface, and a heat insulated border and base.

Abstract: A self-adjusting masking plug is provided which is adapted to be received in a region of a complex part intended to be masked. The plug has a body adapted to be received within a region of the part intended to be masked. The body includes a first body half having at least one first perimeter wall conforming to a first portion of the intended region to be masked; a second body half having at least one second perimeter wall conforming to a second portion of the intended region to be masked; and a wishbone spring formed internally within the body such that it interconnects the first and second body halves. The wishbone spring includes a first half inner wall transversely spanning and interconnecting portions of the at least one first perimeter wall; a second half inner wall transversely spanning and interconnecting portions of the at least one second perimeter wall; and a common rib interconnecting the first and second inner walls.

Abstract: A door bracket for holding stable and upright two or more doors for painting. The door bracket is formed of interconnecting arms which provide an end which is inserted in the door lock passage of the doors. A bracket of two arms can hold 2 to 3 doors upright, and a bracket of three arms can hold 3 or 4 doors upright while they are painted.

Abstract: A gas supply system for supplying a gas into a processing chamber for processing a substrate to be processed includes: a processing gas supply unit; a processing gas supply line; a first and a second processing gas branch line; a branch flow control unit; an additional gas supply unit; an additional gas supply line; a first and a second additional gas branch line; a flow path switching unit; and a control unit. Before processing the substrate to be processed, the control unit performs a pressure ratio control on the branch flow control unit while the processing gas supply unit supplies the processing gas. After the inner pressures of the first and the second processing gas branch line become stable, the control unit switches the pressure ratio control to a fixed pressure control, and then the additional gas supply unit supplies the additional gas.