Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprising a dispensing device including a dispensing valve for dispensing a beverage, an actuator for initiating the dispensing of said beverage through said valve, a display screen having a user interface being coupled to said dispensing device, wireless communication electronics coupled to said beverage dispensing system and adapted to communicate with a wireless transponder and a controller functionally connected to said at least one dispensing valve, said display screen and said wireless communication electronics.

Abstract: A fuel tank filler neck is formed to include an opening. A filler neck closure system includes a closure and a lock for the closure.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing fuel into a vehicle. The nozzles includes a body portion and a spout extending from the body portion. The spout passes fuel from the body portion to a vehicle. The body portion includes a fuel flow control member for allowing or preventing fuel from passing through the body portion and the spout into the vehicle. The spout has first and second portions. The first portion of the spout is positioned adjacent the body portion and the second portion of the spout is removed from the body portion. Preferably, at least one fuel collection member is provided for collecting fuel remaining in the body portion and the spout after the fuel control member shuts-off the flow of fuel through the spout to prevent dripping of fuel from the end of the spout.

Abstract: This invention relates to a spout for a hose, nozzle or a container and to a hose, nozzle and a container used to dispense liquids into a receptacle from a liquid source such as a gas container, delivery hose or pump.

Abstract: In a circular saw etc having a machine frame (1) on which a table board (2) is accommodated, and further having a swivel frame (12) arranged underneath the table board (2), which can be swivelled about a swivel axis coplanar with the top side of the table board (2), which swivel frame (12) accommodates a height adjustable tool bracket (11) carrying at least one cutting tool engaging an associated slot in the table board, which tool can be clamped onto a shaft drivable by a motor attached to the tool bracket, a high degree of user-friendliness, serviceability and accuracy can be obtained in that the swivel frame (12) in the region of its ends, which in cutting direction lie opposite each other, is swivel-suspended on bearing brackets (14) which are mountable on the bottom side of the table board (2), and can be swivelled by means of an articulated adjusting rod (17) arranged with a degree of freedom for tilting movements, and further in that the tool bracket (11) accommodated on the swivel frame (12) can be he

Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting a flitch into sheets of veneer. The method and apparatus include providing a drive mechanism which causes relative motion of a knife in contact with the flitch. The relative motion is relatively slower during one part of the cutting stroke and is relatively faster during another part of the cutting stroke.

Abstract: An anti-dust structure for a sliding block of a linear guideway comprises a sliding block and a flexible anti-dust strip. A positioning groove is formed in the inner surface of the sliding block and located correspondingly to the upper steel ball groove. The flexible anti-dust strip has a plurality of lip portions that protrude out of the positioning groove, and the lip portions come into contact with the top surface of the rail. In this way, the flexible anti-dust strip can scrape off the grease and dust accumulated on the top surface of the rail at all times, preventing the dust and grease entering the upper steel ball groove via the top surface of the rail, and thus obtaining a better anti-dust function and ensuring the service life of the linear guideway.

Abstract: An apparatus for straight-lining construction material comprises an extension coupled to a rip fence and a carrier assembly coupled to the top of the extension, in which the carrier assembly travels along the extension to deliver the material to a saw blade. The carrier assembly comprises a sled, a plurality of clamp assemblies and a guide, the sled and the plurality of adjustable clamp assemblies coupled to the guide. The guide has a recess receiving the extension. Each one of the plurality of clamp assemblies secures the material in position.

Abstract: A grapple saw includes grapple having downwardly-extending jaws for holding a log therebetween, the jaws moveable between an open position and a closed position in a gripping direction; and a saw carried by the grapple, the saw having a blade moveable between starting and ending positions in a cutting plane generally parallel to the gripping direction, so as to sever a log held in the jaws. The ending position of the saw blade is substantially horizontal, so as to prevent twisting of a free end of the severed log relative to the grapple.

Abstract: There is described a closed-loop cutting system which comprises: a cutting device for cutting a piece of material at a given dimension; a positioning device for positioning the cutting means to cut the piece of material at the given dimension; a position controller for controlling the positioning device; a feedback means comprising a dimension sensor for measuring the actual dimension of the cut piece of material, the feedback means for measuring a difference between the actual dimension and the given dimension and sending signal back to either one of the positioning device and the position controller to effect an adjustment of the position of the cutting device by reducing the difference.

Abstract: A method of producing a fluxing agent that can be used in production of steel, preferably stainless steel, employs as a raw material a hydroxide sludge that results from neutralization of metal-contaminated pickling liquid from a pickling step for a steel and contains at least one fluoride-containing compound. The hydroxide sludge is calcined. Steel, preferably stainless steel, is produced by decarburizing a steel heat, whereby a slag is formed on top of the steel heat, and adding a fluxing agent to the slag.

Abstract: A slag-removal system for a cutting table includes a pair of drive members arranged in spaced endless loops extending parallel to a longitudinal direction, with a slag plow connected between the drive members, each loop having a lower run and an upper run spaced above the lower run. The slag plow is carried along the lower runs as the drive members are rotated, such that the plow scrapes slag from the support surface beneath the table. As the drive members continue to rotate in the same direction, the plow is carried along the upper runs of the drive members back to its starting location for another slag-removal cycle.

Abstract: An alloy for aircraft roller bearings containing: 0.45 to 1.0 wt. % carbon, max 2.0 wt. % manganese, max 1.0 wt. % silicon, 8.5 to 11.5 wt. % chromium, 1.0 to 4.5 wt. % molybdenum, 1.0 to 2.5 wt. % vanadium, max 2.0 wt. % tungsten, max 0.5 wt. % niobium, max 0.5 wt. % tantalum, max 3.0 wt. % nickel, max 0.5 wt. % cobalt, max 0.1 wt. % aluminum, max 0.01 wt. % nitrogen, and the balance being iron and impurities due to production.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a ferritic stainless steel cast iron including: Fe as a main component; C: 0.20 to 0.40 mass %; Si: 1.00 to 3.00 mass %; Mn: 0.30 to 3.00 mass %; Cr: 12.0 to 30.0 mass %; and one of Nb and V, or both of Nb and V in total: 1.0 to 5.0 mass %, the ferritic stainless steel cast iron satisfying the following formula (1): 1400?1562.3?{133WC+14WSi+5WMn+10(WNb+WV)}?1480??(1) wherein, WC (mass %), WSi (mass %), WMn (mass %), WCr (mass %), WNb (mass %), WV (mass %) and WCu (mass %) are contents of C, Si, Mn, Cr, Nb, V and Cu, respectively; a process for producing a cast part from the ferritic cast steel; and the cast part.

Abstract: A nanofluid for dissipating friction and heat during machining includes a fluidic vehicle and a plurality of lubricious nanoparticles dispersed throughout the fluidic vehicle. A method for reducing material transfer during machining processes includes reducing a temperature of at least a portion of an article to be machined at least one of prior to machining, during machining, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A personal safety product formed from a pouch having an internal area with a safety item of the type used in emergency situations secured within the internal area, the internal area being vacuum sealed and the safety item being folded for miniaturization. In addition, a safety item sealed within a pouch in combination with a conventional article of manufacture, the pouch forming a sealed area and a flap, wherein the flap of the pouch is attached to the conventional article of manufacture. Also, a currency holder safety system, the currency holder safety system having a currency holder and a personal safety product, the personal safety product having a safety item sealed within a protective pouch, the personal safety product being secured within the currency holder for easy access thereto. Safety items may include emergency blankets, shelters, masks, or the like. The pouch is preferably air and moisture resistant.

Abstract: A disposable sanitary seat cover includes a base sheet having a seat cover area provided with passages that are adapted for providing an opening through the seat cover area for a child's legs. Passages are provided on the seat cover area through which a safety belt and/or a child's legs may be positioned. Advertising on formed on the seat cover.

Abstract: A golf club organizer comprising a first part and a second part, the first part being a one-piece clip capable of sliding over and grasping a golf bag crossbar or golf bag rim. The second part being a one-piece head cover capable of joining with the first part, one-piece clip to function as a single unit to serve the purposes of securing and segregating in an organized manner the golf clubs when placed in a golf bag and protecting the head of the club from damage when the golf clubs are being transported, stored and used in a round of golf. The attachment of the first part, one-piece clip and the second part one-piece head cover allow the golfer the discretion of the spacing and placing of each golf club within the golf bag thereby preventing the golf clubs from colliding with each other and maximizing the use of the space within the golf bag.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic tire that can desirably prevent generation of static electricity between the road face and the tire, while maintaining a low rolling resistance, so that the safety in use is further improved. In pneumatic tire of the present invention, each of tread rubber, breaker rubber and sidewall rubber that are respectively formed on a tread section, a breaker section and a sidewall section has a volume resistivity of 1×108 ?·cm or more, with a conductive layer having a volume resistivity smaller than 1×108 ?·cm and a thickness in a range from 0.2 to 2.0 mm being formed between a carcass ply forming the carcass and the sidewall rubber, and at least either conductive layer or a rubber cement layer that is formed so as to be made in contact with conductive layer and has a volume resistivity lower than that of the tread rubber is exposed to the surface of the tire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic tire which can obtain a high wet drainage performance, roadholding ability, and wear-resistant property without sacrificing other capabilities A directional pattern is formed by a circumferential wide major groove 14, a first narrow circumferential minor groove 16, a second narrow circumferential minor groove 18, a first transverse groove 20, a second transverse groove 22, and a third transverse groove 24. The circumferential wide major groove 14 is provided in a center region in a tire width direction of a tread 12. The first narrow circumferential minor groove 16 is arranged on the outside in a tire axis direction of the circumferential wide major groove 14. The second narrow circumferential minor groove 18 is arranged on the outside in the tire axis direction of the first narrow circumferential minor groove 16. The first transverse groove 20 is extended from a tread end 12E and coupled to the circumferential wide major groove 14.

Abstract: A tyre (10) adapted to be fitted onto a conventional wheel rim (13) for pneumatic tyres, the rim (13) has a tyre support surface (15), bead seats (17), each bead seat (17) comprises an inner seat portion (19) and an outer seat portion (21) terminating in an arcuate portion (22) defining the outer periphery of the rim (13), the tyre (10) comprises a radially inner portion (31) engageable with the rim (13), the radially inner portion comprising a band (41), the band comprises a metal band adapted to the supportingly received on, and releasably fixed with respect to the outer periphery of the rim (13) by welding at circumferentially spaced intervals, the tyre (10) further comprises a cushioning structure (33), the cushioning structure (33) comprises a resiliently deformable body of appropriate material such as rubber, bonded onto the band (41), the band (41) provides a rigid base for supporting the resiliently deformable body (43).

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a tire body having a crown portion and a pair of sidewalls. At least one reinforcing belt is disposed in the crown portion of the tire. A tag is carried by the reinforcing belt. In one embodiment, the tag is disposed in the location of one of the reinforcing cords that is disposed in the reinforcing belt. In another embodiment, the tag is disposed at the splice of the reinforcing belt. An alternative version of the tire has the tag carried in a depression formed in the outer surface of the tire sidewall. The tag may be encapsulated with an encapsulation material that is also disposed in the depression.

Abstract: A system for applying a stamp to a pack within a carton includes a first side plate and a second side plate configured to alternate between an open configuration at a predetermined location and a closed configuration at a location based on at least one dimension of the carton. The system further includes a floor configured to alternate between an open configuration at a predetermined location and a closed configuration at a location based on at least one dimension of the carton, a mechanical lock configured to maintain the floor at an operational position when the floor is in the closed configuration, and at least one suction cup connected to a linkage, the linkage connected to one of the first side plate and second side plate, the suction cup configured to form a seal with a surface of the carton. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lottery ticket has a substrate layer with game data printed in a game area and has at least one fixing layer applied over the game data in the game area so as to prevent release of the printed game data from the substrate layer and at least one opaque scratch-off layer applied over the fixing layer, the scratch-off layer being arranged such that it separates from the fixing layer and breaks down into fragments when scratched by a player. The ticket is modified by printing the game area onto a substrate which is formed by a card stock which carries an embossed foil so that the printing covers the ribs and grooves of the embossed foil while providing a complete layer for securing the game data against viewing prior to scratching.

Abstract: A system for applying a stamp to packs within a carton includes a conveyor system and a stamping system positioned along the conveyor system. The stamping system includes a stamp cartridge and a stamp applicator positioned adjacent the stamp cartridge. The cartridge dispenses stamps and the applicator applies the dispensed stamps to the packs. A method for applying a stamp to packs within a carton includes advancing at least one carton having a plurality of packs to a stamping station, dispensing stamps from a stamp cartridge positioned at the stamping station, and applying the dispensed stamps to the packs.

Abstract: A structure is disclosed for fixing an elastic resin sheet on a base member made of a synthetic resin so that the base member is covered with the elastic resin sheet. The structure includes a welding protrusion formed so as to protrude from a part covered with the elastic resin sheet in the base member. The welding protrusion has a distal end face to which the elastic resin sheet is vibration-welded.

Abstract: There is provided a method of tire manufacturing a tire in which preset-beads each preformed by mounting a bead filler on a bead core are disposed radially outward of a carcass band and both side portions of the carcass band are turned around the preset beads to build the tire. The method eliminates a need to bold the considerable intermediate stocks and does not deteriorate the tire uniformity due to the unevenness of the preset bead in the circumference direction. There are also provided an apparatus of forming a preset bead used therefore and a system of forming a preset bead. In the method of manufacturing a tire in which preset-beads each preformed by mounting a bead filler on a bead core are disposed radially outward of a carcass band and both side portions of the carcass band are turned around the preset beads to build the tire, the preset bead is formed by winding and laminating a ribbon-shaped filler rubber 5 radially outward of the bead core 10 over several laps.

Abstract: A run flat tire support body, a method of manufacturing the run flat tire support body, and a run flat tire on which the run flat tire support body is fixedly mounted. The run flat tire support body (14) enabling a reduction in weight and the suppression of the wear of the outer surface thereof by the sliding thereof on the inner surface of a tire when the tire runs in a run flat state comprises a base material part (13) having an inner diameter allowing the support body to be fitted to a rim (16) and formed of a resin foam body of 0.3 to 0.9 g/cm3 in density, a reinforcement part (15) installed on the inner peripheral part of the base material part (13), and a non-foam resin outer layer (11) covering at least the outer peripheral surface of the base material part (13).

Abstract: A composition and method for protecting pipeline joints is disclosed. A mold covers the exposed pipeline joint. A reaction composition including a polyol, an isocyanate, and an ester, preferably 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-pentanediol diisobutyrate, is added to the mold and allowed to react to form a polymer.

Abstract: An efficient and cost-effective method of manufacturing a kink-resistant tube, wherein a coated wire is wound around a mandrel while simultaneously being heated to melt the coating, is provided.

Abstract: The article (10) comprises a central region (12) with a recessed rim (32) comprising a peripheral flat portion (14) onto which the film (40) is heat-sealed. The film used is a cold-drawable plastic film, and the process comprises in particular a step of peripheral holding and axial displacement of the film relative to the part, beyond the central region, by drawing the film in the region of the rim without any substantial external application of heat. The film is thus cold-formed to give it a concave shape with zones (42-48) associated with the central region (12) and the rim (32) of the article. The film is then held in contact with the flat portion, the whole being heated simultaneously to effect the heat-sealing.

Abstract: A method for producing a liquid composition containing pigment particles is provided including (1) maintaining a mixture of a solvent and pigments of at least two types including a pigment A insoluble in the solvent at a normal temperature and a normal pressure, and a pigment B soluble in the solvent at the normal temperature and the normal pressure, at a temperature exceeding the normal temperature and a pressure exceeding the normal pressure, thereby obtaining a pigment solution in which the pigment A and the pigment B are dissolved; and (2) cooling the pigment solution to a temperature precipitating a deposition of the pigment A or lower, thereby precipitating pigment particles containing the pigment A and the pigment B.

Abstract: A covering article and a method of making a covering article are provided. The covering article may include a base layer having a first surface and a second surface and an adhesive layer. The base layer may be elastic, resilient, or elastic and resilient. The adhesive layer may be disposed on the second surface of the base layer, and may be able to adhere to a substrate surface.

Abstract: A cutting guide includes an adhesive tape and two longitudinally-extending parallel guide elements connected to the adhesive tape. The guide tape may be adhered to a work piece to help guide a cutting device along a straight or curved cutting path defined between the wires.

Abstract: A method of self-assembly of components on a surface of a substrate includes obtaining a first component and a second component. The first component type is assembled onto the substrate by programming the surface. The second component type is assembled by reprogramming the surface. A third component, next to the first and second components, is assembled following the step of assembling the first and second components. The first, second, and third components are all different types of components. docking sites on the substrate can be used that contain alignment pedestals. One component delivery system employ a liquid-liquid interface to deliver and concentrate components with correct pre-orientation.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate. The laminate comprises an upper decorative and abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core is provided with the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate which is joined with the carrying core by means of a glue system comprising 8-25% by weight of particles calculated on the dry glue system.

Abstract: A process for protecting a surface of a metal layer or a metal oxide layer including providing a protective film containing a base material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed thereon, wherein the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a contact angle with methylene iodide as measured just after contact, ?1, of 70° or smaller and a change in contact angle with methylene iodide through 30-second standing, ??, of 8% or less.

Abstract: Present invention relates to the method and apparatus for removing a plastic film from packages, where packages covered by the plastic film are introduced to the first transport path characterized in that an sorbent (12) is introduced to the second transport path. Next the sorbent (12) is heated to the flow temperature of the plastic that is removed, in particular plastics from the polyolefin's group. Afterwards within the common part of the first and second transport path (2) of the separating device the sorbent (12) is mixed with transported packages (11) covered with a plastic film. A sieve (8) of the separating device directs sorbent (12) covered by absorbed plastic to the removing path (6,9), while packages (11) free from plastic film are directed towards the exit gate (4) of the separating device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating two laminae of a laminate. The apparatus has a separator extending into the path of the laminate as it travels through the apparatus. The separator may be shaped similar to a knife blade and be interposed between the two laminae of the laminate as the laminae pass by the separator. At least a portion of the laminae of the laminate are separated from one another by the separator during dispensing.

Abstract: A plasma etching apparatus is provided which can prevent corrosion of an aluminum substrate constituting an etching processing chamber or an inside component thereof, thereby avoiding a reduction in productivity due to scattering of a sprayed coating. In the plasma etching apparatus, an anodic oxide film is disposed between a ceramic sprayed coating with excellent resistance to plasma, and the etching processing chamber and the inside component thereof made of aluminum alloy. The anodic oxide film has a thickness of 5 ?m or less to have heat resistance.

Abstract: When a substrate to be processed placed on a mounting table disposed in a process chamber is processed by plasma generated in the process chamber by application of high-frequency voltage, an electric field causing ions generated by the plasma to accelerate toward a lower surface of a peripheral edge portion of the substrate to be processed placed on the mounting table is formed under the peripheral edge portion of the substrate to be processed, and the ions consequently collide with the lower surface of the peripheral edge portion, which reduces the occurrence of deposition.

Abstract: A semiconductor surface processing method in one example comprises disposing a polishing pad in rotating engagement with a semiconductor wafer to be polished, dripping a first polishing solution onto the polishing pad at a first drip rate, and, concurrently, dripping a second polishing solution onto the polishing pad at a second drip rate.

Abstract: A system for producing plasma tubes that can withstand a wide variety of physical and environmental stressors within a plasma processing system is disclosed. Within such a plasma processing system, a plasma tube structure has a central body portion—having a fixed outer diameter. At a first end of the plasma tube structure, an outwardly extending flange may be provided. At a second end of the plasma tube, an edge portion is provided—having an outer diameter that is less than the fixed outer diameter of the central body portion. The edge portion is formed to facilitate easy and secure engagement of the plasma tube structure with a compression mechanism. The plasma tube structure is formed of material that provides sufficient structural integrity and degradation resistance.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus including a chamber having an inner wall with a protective film thereon and a sample stage disposed in the chamber in which plasma is generated by supplying high-frequency wave energy to processing gas to conduct plasma processing for a sample on the sample stage using the plasma. The apparatus includes a control device which determines, based on monitor values of a wafer attracting current monitor (Ip) to monitor a current supplied from a wafer attracting power source, an impedance monitor (Zp) to monitor plasma impedance viewed from a plasma generating power source, and an impedance monitor (Zb) to monitor a plasma impedance viewed from a bias power supply, presence or absence of occurrence of an associated one of abnormal discharge in inner parts, deterioration in insulation of an insulating film of a wafer attracting electrode, and abnormal injection in a gas injection plate.

Abstract: There are proposed a plasma treating apparatus and a plasma treating method using the same capable of improving the durability of site, member and parts in a chamber used for plasma etching in a corrosive gas atmosphere, which are exposed to the plasma atmosphere, and improving the resistance to plasma erosion of a coating formed on the surface of the member or the like in the corrosive gas atmosphere and preventing the occurrence of particles of a corrosion product even under a high plasma power. As a means therefore, in a plasma treating apparatus wherein a surface of a body to be treated in a chamber is subjected to a plasma treatment with an etching gas, at least surfaces of sites of the chamber itself exposing to the plasma atmosphere, or surfaces of a member or parts accommodated in the chamber are covered with a composite layer including a porous layer made from a metal oxide and a secondary recrystallized layer of the metal oxide formed on the porous layer.

Abstract: An electrode assembly, for use in a plasma processing apparatus which generates a plasma by forming a high frequency electric field in a processing chamber accommodating a substrate to be processed, includes a plate shaped member formed of a metal matrix composite material. The plate shaped member has an electric resistance distribution such that an electric resistance in a central portion of the plate shaped member is greater than that in a peripheral portion thereof.

Abstract: A plasma probe assembly for use in a plasma processing chamber is provided. A semiconductor probe element with a probe surface at a first end of the semiconductor probe element is provided. An electrical connector is electrically connected to the semiconductor probe element. An electrically insulating sleeve surrounds at least part of the probe element. An adjustment device is connected to the semiconductor probe so that the probe surface is coplanar with an interior chamber surface of the plasma processing chamber.

Abstract: A corrugated sheet manufacturing apparatus includes: a forming roll pair configured to roll a band material into a first-shape corrugated sheet; a pitch-shortening roll pair configured to shorten pitches of the first-shape corrugated sheet into a second-shape corrugated sheet; a shaping roll pair configured to widen pitches of the second-shape corrugated sheet into an objective corrugated sheet; a distance changer configured to change an axis-to-axis distance of the forming roll pair; a detector configured to detect a quantity of the first-shape corrugated sheet delivered from the forming roll pair; and a controller configured to control, when the detected quantity of the first-shape corrugated sheet is equal to a predetermined value, the distance changer so that the axis-to-axis distance of the forming roll pair is changed from a first distance to a second distance that is larger than the first distance.

Abstract: The inventive laminator for laminating structural components, in particular solar module cells or laminated glass panes by combining pressing force and heat, wherein said laminator comprises at least one laminating chamber for receiving one or several structural components, which is provided with a support for said structural components, a heating unit and with a flexible compression membrane which is sealingly stretched in the chamber above the structural element support and is movable with respect thereto. Said membrane separates a lower part of the chamber from a top part thereof, thereby enabling each part to be void of air and aerated. The inventive laminator is characterised in that the copression membrane is embodied in the form of a multiple membrane consisting of a plurality of superimposed membranes.

Abstract: An apparatus for film transfer includes at least one printing press and at least one transfer film supply roller, a transfer film guiding device for guiding the transfer film web from the transfer film supply roller to a transfer nip. In order to ensure a variable film transfer in different printing units of the printing press, up to now the transfer film supply roller is moved with a film module into the region of the desired printing unit. In order to make a variable film transfer possible without complicated moving, the guiding device has web guiding elements at least in the region of the at least one printing press and the web guiding elements are enabled to selectively guide the transfer film web to different positions on the at least one printing press.