Abstract: A mixing element, which is produced at low cost, has high mixture agitation effectiveness, and is easily made large, and a static fluid mixer using the mixing element are provided. Further, a gas-liquid treatment apparatus with high treatment ability is provided. A mixing element 1 includes: a cylindrical passage tube 2 trough which fluid flows; a plurality of spiral rightward rotation type first blades 3 formed of a perforated object, which are provided in the passage tube 2; a first inner cylindrical tube 5 shaped like a cylinder and disposed inside the blades 3; a plurality of spiral rightward rotation type blades 6 provided in the inner cylindrical tube 5; and an opening 9 formed in the axial center portion of the blades 6. A static fluid mixer is formed by using at least one mixing, element 1 mentioned above.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for separating a stamper from a patterned substrate. The method includes providing a substrate having a top and a bottom with an opening therein, providing a support mechanism configured to retain the substrate, providing a stamper having a formed pattern and configured to come in contact with the top of the substrate, wherein a chamber is formed within the opening of the substrate when the stamper is in contact with the substrate, providing a channel directed toward the chamber to introduce pressurized air into the chamber, and directing pressured air through the channel to the chamber to initiate separation of the stamper from the substrate. In certain embodiments, the pressurized air may be directed toward an opening in the substrate, such as a central ID hole in a disk. The disk may be incorporated within a storage device as pattered magnetic media.

Abstract: A method for producing structures (5) on a multiplicity of optoelectronic components (1), wherein the multiplicity of optoelectronic components (1) are arranged on an auxiliary carrier (10) and the structures (5) are produced by carrying out a movement of a first roller (15) relative to the auxiliary carrier (10) and producing the structures (5) in the process by means of exerting a pressure between the first roller (15) and the auxiliary carrier (10).

Abstract: A preform (15) having a clad part of PVDF and a core part of PMMA is manufactured. The preform (15) is partially heated in a heating furnace (74) of 240° C. The preform (15) is subject to the melt-drawing process to form a plastic optical fiber (17). The drawing tension to the preform (15) is measured by use of a drawing tension measure device (76). Based on the measured value, a drawing roller pair (78) adjusts the drawing tension to be 3.8 MPa. The plastic optical fiber (17) is fed via a dancer roller (82) and rollers (84, 86) toward a bobbin (87) to wind the plastic optical fiber (17). A winding tension measure device (85) measures the winding tension to the POF (17). Based on the measured value, the dancer roller (82) changes its position to adjust the winding tension to be 2.5 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention is a process and apparatus for conserving loss of heat while forming and crystallizing polymer particles in a liquid. The cooling liquid quenches the polymer during particle molding to facilitate shaping. The cooling liquid cools the polymer particles not below a temperature that allows adequate crystallization to occur. Cooling liquid is quickly switched with a warming liquid, so the temperature of the polymer is in the crystallization range and the heat of crystallization self-heats the polymer to a higher temperature.

Abstract: An optical moulding process is disclosed comprising the sequential steps of: (a)(y) forming a layer of a photocurable composition; and (bXz) irradiating selected areas of the composition in the layer with radiation from a radiation source, thereby curing the composition in said selected areas and repeating the steps a) and b) on top of an earlier cured layer to form a three dimensional structure, wherein the radiation source used in step b) is a non-coherent source of radiation and wherein the photocurable composition comprises at least two curable components: (i) 45%-95% (and preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 60%, e.g.

Abstract: Contaminants in food or pharmaceuticals derived from the handling equipment are detected by known detection devices in product flow by the method of detecting particulate magnetic mineral dispersed in the handling equipment or the film used to wrap the food. The minerals magnetic field is detected and the signal generated thereby causes rejection of the product which contains the contamination. A method of making moulded parts of the handling equipment and wrapping film by incorporation of ferrimagnetic ceramic fillers is disclosed. Compositions for moulding and film extrusion with 10-50% of magnetite and other magnetic fillers with a size range of 0.5-20? are disclosed.

Abstract: A distribution manifold for transferring a balanced air stream to an extrusion die of a meltspinning apparatus, meltspinning apparatus including the distribution manifold, and methods of operating a meltspinning apparatus. The distribution manifold comprises a body member having a cavity, an inlet coupling the cavity with the air supply, and a plurality of outlet passages coupling the cavity with the extrusion die. A plurality of metering elements are disposed within the cavity between the inlet and the plurality of outlet passages to restrict the flow of air through gaps formed between adjacent pairs of the metering elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-layered plastic sleeve and a method for producing the multi-layered plastic sleeve for use with a blanket cylinder in an electrophotographic process.

Abstract: A pre-polymer composition and methods of making and using the composition are provided. The composition may include a reaction product of polyhydroxystyrene and cyanogen halide, wherein the product includes a plurality of cyanate ester moieties.

Abstract: A rubber article is manufactured by heat curing a heat-curable silicone rubber composition filled with untreated fumed silica to form a substrate, applying a primer composition comprising a fluoroalkylene or fluoropolyether compound having at least one alkenyl radical and at least one hydrolyzable silyl radical onto the substrate surface, and disposing a heat-curable perfluoropolyether elastomer composition thereon and curing the composition for integration. The integrally molded article has characteristics of both silicone rubber and fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vane of ceiling fan, including steps of: making an upper half and a lower half of the vane by means of injection molding, the upper half and lower half of the vane having symmetrical profiles and respectively having two recessed mating faces for mating with each other; respectively placing the upper half and lower half of the vane into the mold cavities of an upper mold section and a lower mold section of a vibrational friction device, whereby the mating faces of the upper half and lower half of the vane are mated with each other; and activating the vibrational friction device to vibrate at high-frequency, whereby the mating faces of the upper and lower halves of the vane melt due to thermal friction effect and integrally associate with each other to form a hollow vane of ceiling fan.

Abstract: A method of injection molding an article of footwear having a sole and an upper with the sole having a ball section and heel section, the heel section having a circuit capsule encapsulated therein. The circuit capsule is provided with LEDs to generate light beams through the heel of the article of footwear. The method comprises injection molding the sole with a peripheral upwardly extending side wall and then positioning an upper support mold with a sock upper at a predetermined position relative to the sole molded on a female mold. A hot liquid molding material is injected in a vamp forming cavity formed between the female mold and the upper support mold as well as in a capsule sealing cavity formed between a bottom wall of the upper support mold and the heel section of the sole whereby to interconnect the sole and the upper and simultaneously seal the circuit capsule in a capsule locating cavity within the heel portion of the sole.

Abstract: A method for stamping an embossment on ribbon is provided. First, a ribbon is employed as a substrate. Then, at least one layer of plastic-material covers the substrate. A drum emboss calender machine, which has patterns on the roller, is applied to stamp the embossment on the ribbon. Finally, the continuous or discontinuous embossment can be stamped on the ribbon by using the drum emboss calender machine. The embossed ribbon can be provided with various styles and features, and can enhance the visual impression.

Abstract: A mandrel for the extrusion of thermoplastic tubing includes a metal wire, an optional plated barrier material over the wire, and a polymer coating over the wire or barrier material. The polymer coating is preferably a thermoset polyimide resin with embedded PTFE particles. The PTFE particles are preferably concentrated in the upper surface of the polyimide resin and purer polyimide resin is concentrated at the lower surface in contact with the metal. In use, a thermoplastic is extruded over the mandrel. The polymer coating seals the metal surface and due to the location of the PTFE particles, the polymer bonds strongly to the wire but does not bond with the plastic being extruded thereover. Under appropriate tension, the polymer-coated metal mandrel is elongated and drawn down in diameter to release the thermoplastic tubing from the mandrel.

Abstract: A cooling device and method useful for reducing the total injection molding cycle time of an injection molded tube, and more particularly to applying cooling to areas of a preform that are not in direct contact with the water cooled inside surface of a take out tube.

Abstract: A catheter balloon molding system designed to facilitate multi-expansion step balloon forming processes using a segmented mold form. A multi-mating segment of the mold form, defining one end portion of the balloon, is retained throughout the multiple steps and the parison is kept in place in the multi-mating segment between expansion steps while the mold form is reconfigured for the next expansion step.

Abstract: The blow molding machine is characterized in that that the preferably two closing units can be reciprocated along a first guide path extending in a direction transverse to a second guide path which extends from a central removal position of the first guide path to the insertion device, the lower closing plates with the lower mold halves of the two closing units being alternately movable on the second guide path from the removal position to the insertion device and back. The blow molding machine is characterized by an improved mode of operation.

Abstract: A process and the resulting uniquely configured product called “Buck Shot Blues”. The base product is a fabric such as denim that has been processed and altered to accomplish an appearance that the fabric has been “blasted” by buck shot or small metal pellets. The resultant fabric has a plurality of holes or apertures in a “blast pattern” that is either specific or random. The holes or apertures after processing are “frayed” from the penetration of the blast elements. The manner of production includes a number of methods, from a simple blast scheme to more complex production processes. An alternative computer controlled manufacturing process is also provided where the individual interacts with the process that produces his garment.

Abstract: A process for denoxification of off-gases from annealing and pickling lines, providing for the off-gases from the pickling section to be heated and denoxified by selective catalytic reduction (SCR). In order to secure the meeting of lowest NOx values in the off-gas with the lowest possible expenditure, heat is supplied from the off-gases from the annealing furnace (1) to the off-gases from the pickling section (3) before the selective catalytic reduction (9).

Abstract: An injector for injecting a swirling oxidant around a fossil fuel into a shaft furnace has a converging nozzle to improve combustion of the fossil fuel and reduce carbon soot formation. Fossil fuels, for example pulverized coal, may be introduced into the blast passageway and/or raceway cavity of a shaft furnace such as a blast furnace or cupola, to reduce the amount of coke needed for operation. Oxidant, which may be industrial grade oxygen, is swirled around the fossil fuel through a converging nozzle to improve the combustion of the fossil fuel thereby permitting increased substitution of fossil fuel for coke.

Abstract: A rotary hearth sintering furnace composed of a debinding system, a part loading station, a rotary hearth furnace having multiple heating zones, an atmosphere system for maintaining certain atmospheres within different zones of the furnace, an unloader station and a cooling conveyor that are preferably controlled with a single programmable logic controller and operating station for sintering powder metal parts in a minimal amount of space.

Abstract: An air spring rolling-lobe flexible member, which is made of elastomeric material, has a reinforcement arrangement which is embedded in the flexible member wall (1). The reinforcement arrangement extends along the entire length of the flexible member and is of rubber-coated cord fabric layers (3, 4). The flexible member has a non-symmetric reinforcement arrangement wherein the one outer fabric layer (3) or the several outer fabric layers has/have a stress-elongation characteristic which is different from that of the one inner fabric layer (4) or the several inner fabric layers.

Abstract: A air spring 10 is provided, where flex deformation of a shoulder portion in a dustcover due to the restorative force of a bellows portion during compression thereof is prevented, whereby deterioration of the life of the dustcover due to such deformation is prevented. With the air spring 10, a stopper 82 of a deformation-preventing cap 70 is arranged at the outer peripheral side of a shoulder portion 54 in a dustcover 50. At the time of compression deformation of a bellows portion 56, the stopper 82 comes into contact with the shoulder portion 54, and flex deformation of the shoulder portion 54 towards a linking tube 52 side is restricted. Due to this, the restorative force from the compression deformed bellows portion 56 via the shoulder portion 54 can be supported by the stopper 82 of the deformation-preventing cap 70.

Abstract: Clamping device, with a first support member having a first stand portion for positioning the first support member on a surface and a second support member having a second stand portion for positioning the second support member on a surface. The second stand portion has a first surface facing towards the first stand portion and has a second surface facing away from the first stand portion. The second stand portion comprises foot elements projecting from the first surface and from the second surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor element holding apparatus includes a collet for suctioning a semiconductor element by negative pressure to hold the semiconductor element. The collet has a protrusion formed at the semiconductor element-holding surface thereof, and the protrusion is provided with a plurality of suction holes. The suction holes are opened to the semiconductor element-holding surface. The surface of the semiconductor element is held by the semiconductor element-holding surface of the protrusion of the collet.

Abstract: A plate pin assembly for use with a fixture that holds multiple plate pin assemblies for use in chassis-body marriage during the manufacturing of automobiles. The plate pin assembly has a lower end that fits into a bushing hole on the fixture to attach the plate pin assembly to the fixture, an upper end that supports or otherwise interacts with the vehicle chassis or body, and a quick-disconnect mechanism to enable fast changeover of the plate pin assemblies on the fixture when switching from one vehicle application to another.

Abstract: Disclosed is a web-pulling slider unit 1 for an automatic web leading device including a guide rail arranged along a web-leading path of a rotary press. The slider unit is adapted to be slidably moved along the guide rail. The slider unit comprises a closely-wound coiled spring 2, a tubular-shaped elastic member 3 formed with a connection member 7 adapted to be connected to a web, and a non-stretchable flexible center member 4 inserted through the coiled spring 2 and the elastic member 3 which are aligned adjacent to each other with a contact between respective ones of opposite ends thereof. Each of the coiled spring 2 and the elastic member 4 has the other end fixed to the center member 4. The slider unit of the present invention can stably pull and guide a web over the entire web-leading path including a region with a complicated configuration.

Abstract: In a device that separates a sheet and extracts the sheet from a stack of the sheets, the stack of sheets is placed on a sheet feeding unit. A vibrator is contact with the top surface of the stack at a spot to vibrate the sheets at a high frequency. The high-frequency vibration reduces the adhesion and frictional force among the sheets. A sheet extraction mechanism conveys each sheet.

Abstract: A sheet transport path switching mechanism includes a movable guide to be moved rotatably about a support shaft parallel to the width direction of a transport path so as to selectively take either a main posture where the movable guide directs a sheet to the downstream side of a main transport path relative to a branch point, and a branch posture where the movable guide directs a sheet to a branch transport path. An engagement hook is provided in an apparatus body and supports a central region in the longitudinal direction of the movable guide to prevent the movable guide from being deformed due to interference with a sheet fed toward the branch transport path. The mechanism prevents deformation of the movable guide while facilitating reduction in material and production costs and adequately meeting requirements of waste treatment.

Abstract: The table golf game is a real golf simulating type game played on a table with a cue stick, a miniature golf ball and a life-like miniaturized-version of a golf course including: fairways; greens; elevated, self-contained holes; sand traps; water hazards; a scoreboard; and a storage area. Players of the game compete to locate their golf ball into a golf hole in as few strokes as possible.

Abstract: A jousting element for use in a game. The jousting element has a body which is arranged around a cylindrically aligned vertical axis. The body is configured to rotate about the vertical axis and to be carried above a playing surface. A traveling component connected to the body enables the body of the jousting element to be carried above the playing surface along multiple directions of travel. Attached to the body is a first playing component. The first playing component enables the jousting element to engage a second jousting element.

Abstract: A display puzzle and method for marketing a product using the display puzzle is provided and includes selecting at least one graphic image, dividing the at least one graphic image into a plurality of image portions, disposing at least one of the plurality of image portions on at least one surface of a container and arranging a plurality of the surfaces in a predetermined arrangement to form the at least one graphic image.

Abstract: A preferred method includes displaying a plurality of indicia-bearing game pieces 12 on a gaming grid 14. A player then selects game pieces 12 that are adjacent and that have matching indicia 16. Preferably, the matching adjacent game pieces 34 that are selected are then removed from the gaming grid 14. One or more prizes are awarded in association with the selection and removal of the matching adjacent game pieces 34. Preferably, the player is also provided with the ability to shuffle any remaining non-selected game pieces 32, after all matching adjacent game pieces that are perceived by the player are selected and removed. In this regard, it is possible that the player may overlook some matching adjacent game pieces 34. Additionally, some preferred embodiment gaming methods incorporate the use of multiple indicia 16 on each game piece 12 for potentially matching with adjacent game pieces.

Abstract: A deck of playing cards includes a fist set of twenty “identity” cards having a similar design of a first color on a back surface thereof and a picture of an item and a distinctive color on a front surface thereof. A single product being displayed on a single card. A second set of forty “match” cards having similar designs on a back surface thereof but of a different color than the first set of cards include a first ingredient card and a second direction card for each item and a matching color. The opening player discards a lead card and players continue around a circle until a first and second card is discarded. The player who plays the last of the three lasting cards then plays another card and the game proceeds until a player disposes of all of his/her cards.

Abstract: A method of playing a modified poker game comprises multiple deals. Each deal comprises the steps of (a) dealing a predetermined number of hole cards to each player face down; (b) dealing a predetermined number of community cards face up; (c) allowing each player the option of receiving an option card, either a face up option card or as a face down option card; (d) assembling the best poker hand of each player from a predetermined number of the face down cards available to that player and a predetermined number of the face up cards available to that player; and (e) declaring the player with the best poker hand assembled in step (d) as the winner of that hand.

Abstract: In a wagering game, after receiving an initial wager from the players, at least one card is dealt to each player. At least two community cards are dealt to a community card area Subsequently, each player places a Pick wager to select among the at least two community cards. A player hand includes the at least one dealt card and the selected community card or cards, wherein the initial wager and the Pick wager are resolved based on the player hand according to game rules.

Abstract: A visually and thermally realistic target for firearms shooting practice.

Abstract: A seal structure for a sliding part including a shaft (11) and a member (10) having a shaft hole (10a) into which the shaft (11) is inserted in a freely and relatively sliding manner, and a first packing (P1) and a second packing (P2) arranged sequentially in series from a direction in which a high pressure is applied between the shaft (11) and the shaft hole (10a). The first packing (P1) includes a sealing member (22) for sealing a space between the shaft (11) and the shaft hole (10), and a backup ring (25) disposed on a part of the side of the sealing member (22) which is in contact with a sliding surface of the shaft (11) or the shaft hole (10a), and the sealing member (22) and backup ring (25) are inseparably integrated.

Abstract: A seal includes an inner annular frame, an outer annular frame, a middle annular frame, a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The annular frames have an inner plate, an outer plate and a middle plate between the inner and outer plates parallel to the axis. The first sealing member is provided on the inner annular frame and has a main lip touching the interior side of the middle plate. The second sealing member is provided between the middle plate and the outer plate. The first and second sealing members can prevent lubricator in the tank of the seal from leakage and prevent outer dust from entering the tank.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic sealing assembly including a first component having first and second walls and a peripheral wall defining a seal groove, a second component having a rotatable surface relative to said first component, and a hydrodynamic seal comprising a seal body of generally ring-shaped configuration having a circumference. The seal body includes hydrodynamic and static sealing lips each having a cross-sectional area that substantially vary in time with each other about the circumference. In an uninstalled condition, the seal body has a length defined between first and second seal body ends which varies in time with the hydrodynamic sealing lip cross-sectional area. The first and second ends generally face the first and second walls, respectively. In the uninstalled condition, the first end is angulated relative to the first wall and the second end is angulated relative to the second wall. The seal body has a twist-limiting surface adjacent the static sealing lip.

Abstract: There are provided a plurality of pressing members (2) provided in the radial state with the tips oriented to a central axis (O) of a substrate (1) capable of moving back and forth the tips to and from the central axis (O) on a prespecified plane; a rotational body (3) rotatably provided on the substrate (1) around the central axis (O); and driven units (25, 32) for moving forward tips of the pressing members (2) toward the central axis (O) in association with rotation of the rotational body (3) to apply force to the ring with the tips of the pressing members (2) from outside of the ring. In this state, force is applied to the ring with the tips moving forward from outside of the ring. Furthermore, hooking units (16, 26) for hooking the ring on the tips are provided. In addition, a holding unit (7) is provided for positioning and holding a mounting body against the central axis (O).

Abstract: In order to provide a flat gasket for sealing a seal gap between component sealing faces, which can be pressed against the flat gasket, of engine components, wherein the flat gasket comprises at least one first gasket layer as well as a second gasket layer which is adjacent to the first gasket layer, wherein at least one elastomeric sealing element is disposed at the first gasket layer, which element is formed from a sealing material which is applied to the first gasket layer and can be cured in situ, and wherein at least one cut-out is provided at the second gasket layer, through which cut-out the elastomeric sealing element extends when the flat gasket is in the fitted state, which enables a reliable seal between the component sealing face concerned and the flat gasket to be obtained irrespective of tolerance-induced fluctuations in the height of a step in at least one of the component sealing faces, it is proposed that the flat gasket comprise at least one overflow space which receives excess, as yet uncur

Abstract: The invention relates to a seamless hybrid gasket and the method of making the same. The gasket includes a unitary polymer construction and an insert for enhanced pressure resistance, reduced stress to seal, improved thermal cycling performance and structural support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical coupling device for detachably connecting a handpiece to a surgical instrument, the handpiece being provided with a recess into which a coupling portion of the instrument can be detachably slid, an interior wall of the recess having formed thereon a locking recess with which a snap type element can be brought into detachable engagement that is supported on the instrument, characterized in that the snap type element is formed on a double-sided rocker which extends substantially in axial direction and has one end on which the snap type element is arranged and has its other end in engagement with a pivot element.

Abstract: A chuck for a laser cutting/engraving rotary fixture comprises a chuck plate having a chuck plate axis of rotation and at least two mount brackets spaced symmetrically radially with respect to one another about the chuck plate axis of rotation. Each mount bracket comprises an inclined contact surface and each mount bracket is rotateably attached to the chuck plate about the mount bracket axis of rotation. The inclined contact surface can be selectively rotated between a first position with the inclined contact surface inclined toward the mount plate axis of rotation and a second position with the inclined contact surface inclined away from the mount plate axis of rotation. An effectively concave contact surface is defined with each of the inclined contact surfaces in the first position. An effectively convex contact surface is defined with each of the mount brackets in the second position for engaging an inner diameter of a work piece.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a steering device for sports articles (1) adapted to slide on a supporting surface (2) by means of a plurality of supporting and sliding elements (3) provided in an in-line arrangement; the steering device comprises a chassis (5), to which there is associated at least a carriage 6a adapted to swing relative to said chassis (5), against the force of elastic means (17, 18), about an axis (7) that is inclined by an angle (x with respect to said supporting surface (2) and lies substantially on the median longitudinal plane (4) of the chassis (5). The carriage (6)a is adapted to support at least two supporting and sliding elements (3) in a manner that the respective support axes (25, 26) come to lie substantially parallel to said supporting surface (2) on opposite sides with respect to the pivoting, i.e. swinging centre (27) of said carriage 6a relative to said chassis (5).

Abstract: A wheeled scooter is integrated with an event forum seat. The apparatus is configured to convert between a first configuration in which the apparatus is operable as a scooter for transportation and a second configuration in which the apparatus is operable as an event forum seat.

Abstract: A shopping cart designed as play apparatus, comprising a nestable shopping cart (1) with a frame-supported shopping basket (2) provided with castors.

Abstract: A rack-and-pinion type steering apparatus 1 includes a gear case 3 made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and having a hollow portion 2; a steering shaft 6 rotatably supported by the gear case 3 through rolling bearings 4 and 5; a pinion 7 which is rotatably supported in the gear case 3 through the steering shaft 6; a rack bar 9 on which rack teeth 8 meshing with the pinion 7 are formed; and a rack guide 10 which is disposed in the hollow portion 2 inside the gear case 3 and supports the rack bar 9 slidably with respect to its moving direction A.