Abstract: A peg cutter for the peg elements of stringed musical instruments, comprising a cutting-object receptacle, a blade with at least one cutting edge the position of which relative to the cutting-object receptacle is adjustable, and at least one contact element for the blade for defining the position of the at least one cutting edge relative to the cutting-object receptacle, wherein the cutting-object receptacle and the at least one contact element are formed in such a way that the at least one cutting edge lies on the envelope of a cone when the blade rests on the at least one contact element.

Abstract: An apparatus for the production of sound includes a a ball that includes an impact sensor that is activated by a deceleration such as impact of the ball upon a floor and upon activation of the impact sensor, an output signal is transmitted to a receiver and wherein the output signal includes information the impact such as the timing and rate of deceleration, and wherein the receiver acts as both a radio frequency receiver and also as a musical synthesizer that is programmable to respond to the first radio frequency signal to produce an amplified first synthesized sound that is output through a speaker that is either attached to the receiver or locate remotely with respect thereto, and wherein the process can include multiple balls producing multiple simultaneous sounds to replicate an orchestra or composite performance when more than one person is bouncing a ball on the floor. There is also an acoustic or acoustic electronic version of the ball described.

Abstract: A method for generating electromagnetic (EM) music through excitation of an EM Musical Instrument is provided. An input queue, comprised of three sub-queues, receives three input audio queues. An EM excitation signal is generated based on the received input audio queues. The EM excitation signal is applied to the EM Musical Instrument. A measured response is generated, based on a response of the EM Musical Instrument to the EM excitation signal. Various time marks are marked in the measured response. Selected portions of the measured response are discarded based on particular time marks, generating a newly measured sample set. The newly measured samples are joined to a previously measured sample set of an output queue based on alignment of time marks. Various alternate embodiments and supporting systems are also provided.

Abstract: A musical information retrieval system and process is presented. The system and process generally involves a user employing a unique graphic user interface (GUI) to enter a musical theme query, which is then characterized using a special normalized format. The characterized musical query is then compared in a variety of ways to similarly characterized musical themes resident in a database to identify one or more matching themes. The matching theme or themes are then reported to the user.

Abstract: A music ensemble system that enables changing the assignment of playing parts to performance terminals with a simpler operation. The music ensemble system comprising a plurality of performance terminals and a controller capable of communicating with the performance terminals to control playing of the performance terminals. Each of the performance terminals comprises a playing operation unit adapted to receive a player's playing operation and generates operation information, a terminal communication unit adapted to communicate with the controller to transmit the operation information to the controller, and a tone generator adapted to produce musical sounds based on sound instruction data received by the terminal communication unit.

Abstract: A performance control apparatus which can reflect operations carried out by a user on variations in dynamics in real time to achieve performance expressions such as crescendo and decrescendo. A keyboard generates performance timing information indicative of performance timing in automatic performance in response to performance operations by a user, and performance intensity information indicative of intensities of the performance operations. An HDD stores data of a music piece comprising sequence data of note information including volumes and intensities of musical tones. The data of the music piece is read out from the HDD at a tempo based on the information indicative of the performance timing, and sounding instruction data including information on intensities and volumes of musical tones is generated.

Abstract: A mute piano is responsive to key movements and pedal movements so as to produce music data codes expressing the pitch of tones and pedal effect to be given to the tones in accordance with the MIDI protocols, and the damper pedal stroke is divided into a rest region, a half-pedal region and a damper-free region which are expressed by difference numerical ranges of data bytes of the musical data code: since the piano has its own individuality, the relation between the pedal position and the value of data bytes is to be calibrated; the controller of the mute piano enters a calibration mode, and optimizes the relation to the actual damper actions, thereby causing the music data code exactly to express the effect of the damper pedal to be given to the tones.

Abstract: Processor devices functioning as tone-generation-related processing elements, such as a keyboard, tone generator and speaker, are connected to a star-type network. Desired processing elements are logically connected (e.g., a keyboard is logically connected to the input side of the tone generator and a speaker is connected to the output side of the tone generator) in an internal network, so that a tone generation system can be built. Each processor device possesses a content file, and each of the processor devices has a table storing, for each of the processor devices, information indicating whether the content file possessed thereby can be supplied. If a particular one of the processor devices does not possess a content file to be used, the particular processor device extracts, from the table, another processor device capable of supplying the content file to be used and receives the content file from the extracted processor device.

Abstract: A performance system capable of improving operability of switching local-on/off of performance terminals. T performance system comprises a performance terminal and a controller capable of communicating with each other. The performance terminal is comprised of a performance operation device, a tone generator, and a control device adapted to transmit performance data generated by the performance operation device to the controller, execute a communication process for inputting performance data received from the controller to the tone generator, and execute a mode switching process for switching between a local-on mode in which the performance operation device inputs the generated performance data to the tone generator to generate a tone and a local-off mode in which the performance operation device does not input the generated performance data to the tone generator.

Abstract: Plural key switches are arranged in two dimensions along X- and Y-coordinate axes, and an X-coordinate position of each of the key switches is associated with tone generation timing while a Y-coordinate position of each of the key switches is associated with a tone pitch. Storage section stores a music piece data set that includes tone generating data having data of tone pitches and tone generation timing associated with the key switches. In a repeat-section setting mode, a repeat-section setting section causes the plural key switches to function as setting operators and sets a repeat section of the music piece data set on the basis of the X-coordinate position of any operated one of the key switches. In reproduction of the stored music piece data set, a reproduction section repetitively reproduces the tone generating data of the music piece data set which are included in the set repeat section.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises: a loading device for loading projectiles for civilian use, in particular for fireworks displays, to be launched by propellant compounds, and a housing device communicating with said loading device for receiving a capsule member containing actuating elements of said propellant compounds.

Abstract: A remote operated, underwater non-destructive ordnance recovery system, includes a powered remote controller, a floating remote controlled transceiver wired to a remote disposal unit having a hydraulic grapple, an ordnance recovery basket, and the method in which these devices are used to extract unexploded underwater ordnance. The remote disposal unit includes an electrically driven internal hydraulic pump with biodegradable hydraulic fluid in a closed loop system. A base includes variable footplates to stabilize the hydraulic grapple by remotely adjustable telescoping legs. A control head that receives signals from control cables and transfers them into hydraulic value actuation, an extendable fully rotating boom, two ballast tubes, a rotating grapple, and lighted underwater cameras on the control box and ballast tubes are also included in remote disposal unit.

Abstract: A system and/or method for securing areas (e.g. airport terminals, courtrooms, embassies, borders, property surrounding critical infrastructure, areas within cities/towns, etc.) against terrorists is provided. In certain example embodiments, a system and/or method is provided wherein individuals pass (e.g. walk, drive, etc.) through a gateway before gaining access to a secured area. Signals capable of detonating certain explosives that might be carried by the individuals passing through the gateway are emitted in or proximate the gateway. The gateway may be shielded to minimize damage to the surrounding areas. In certain example embodiments, arc currents are generated to trigger the detonation of explosives. In certain example embodiments, explosives may be detonated using cellular signals.

Abstract: A blast protection barrier system to protect structures from blast shock waves initiated by detonation of a large bomb at ground level adjacent the structure, and in particular a bomb transported by a land vehicle, having an outer perimeter wall retaining a large quantity of loose particulate matter, the wall having multiple horizontally extending folds, each fold having an outwardly facing inclined, preferably concave, segment joined to a generally horizontal segment, such that the blast shock wave causes the wall to extend or expand in a generally vertical direction to dissipate and divert the destructive energy of the bomb and minimize damage to the structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a position measuring system for a hydraulic cylinder, which comprises at least one sensor, one magnet and a piston rod with a metallic core of high magnetic susceptibility and with a groove structure in substantially axial direction, wherein the groove structure is filled up with a metal which has a lower magnetic susceptibility than the core, so that the sensor measures a magnetic field of the core which is changed by the groove structure and thus can determine both the relative and the absolute position of the piston rod.

Abstract: A combined service brake and spring brake cylinder for the braking system of a motor vehicle, in particular for utility vehicles, includes service and spring brake pistons guided inside a casing which is common for the two brake cylinders. The spring brake piston is loaded by at least one storage spring and has an external diameter greater than that of the service brake piston. The spring brake piston is in the form of an annular piston, and at least a part of the rod thereof is constructed in the form of a piston tube, which surrounds the service brake piston and forms an external radial running and sealing surface therefor.

Abstract: A method of controlling an apparatus for separating product gas and non product gas from an air supply, the concentration of the product gas produced by the apparatus being variable depending on a control signal from a controller and the efficiency of the apparatus in producing product gas depending upon an environmental parameter, the method including sensing the oxygen concentration in the product gas produced by the apparatus, determining an instantaneous demand for oxygen concentration in the product gas, providing to the controller a process variable signal indicative of the sensed concentration of the oxygen in the product gas, and providing to the controller a demand input signal indicative of the demand, sensing the environmental parameter and providing an environmental parameter input signal to the controller, comparing the process variable signal and the demand signal to generate an error signal indicative of a change in oxygen concentration in the product gas required to match the instantaneous dem

Abstract: A method and system of coordinating an intensifier and sieve beds. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising coordinating control of an intensifier with cycles of a sieve bed fluidly coupled to the intensifier such that there is at least one low pressure stroke of the intensifier and at least one high pressure stroke of the intensifier during a fill cycle of the sieve bed.

Abstract: A variable speed fan device includes a housing, a motor, a fan blade, a controller, and a first plurality of discrete light sources. The motor is maintained by the housing and the fan blade is connected to the motor. The controller is electronically coupled to the motor and manages an operational status of the variable speed fan device. The light sources are adapted to emit light from the display panel along a discontinuous perimeter at the exterior face. In an activated state, the light emitted by each light source is visually perceptible an exterior face of the display panel. The controller is programmed to individually activate and deactivate the light sources in a predetermined pattern creating a perception of movement of light about the discontinuous perimeter at the exterior face of the display panel corresponding with an operational status of the variable speed fan device.

Abstract: The invention relates to gas separation, in particular to separation of CO2 from CO2-rich liquids, particularly from CO2 absorption liquids used in the removal of CO2 from off-gases or product flows, such as natural gas or synthesis gas. According to the invention, CO2 is separated from a CO2-rich liquid by a method comprising a step wherein, under elevated pressure, said liquid is contacted with a membrane based on polyacetylene substituted with trimethylsilyl groups such that the pressure across the membrane is at least 1 bar and that at least a part of the CO2 is transported from the liquid through the membrane.

Abstract: An air purifier with front-loading electrodes includes an electrode loading compartment for storing the plate electrodes. When the air purifier is in a closed configuration, the electrode loading compartment cooperates with the housing to fully enclose the plate electrodes. When the plate electrodes need to be removed, the electrode loading compartment can be moved translationally with respect to the housing to define a gap therebetween. The electrode loading compartment can then be rotated to access and remove the plate electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to zeolitic compositions of at least one A, X, Y zeolite and/or chabazite and at least one clinoptilolite type of zeolite. These zeolitic compositions can be used in adsorption methods for removing H2O and/or CO2 and/or H2S present in gas or liquid mixtures, particularly for purifying natural gas, acid gases, alcohols and mercaptans.

Abstract: A method and system of operating a trans-fill device. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising generating an enriched gas stream from atmospheric air, and operating an intensifier which, when provided the enriched gas stream, produces a cylinder fill gas stream. The operating continues in the absence of the enriched gas stream being provided to the intensifier.

Abstract: A filter assembly attachable to the discharge opening of a contaminated air source includes a filter having an outer periphery; a flexible conduit having a continuous side wall, an outer end attachable to the discharge opening, and an inner end attachable about the periphery of the filter; and a flexible side protrusion extending from the conduit sidewall, the protrusion having an inner end in communication with the interior of the conduit and a closed outer end. The filter can be mounted within an enclosure with an inlet opening and a discharge outlet, the conduit extending through the inlet opening and the filter being located within the enclosure.

Abstract: Fluorination of a porous hydrocarbon-based polymer for use as a composite membrane and, more particularly, for use as a composite proton exchange membrane for a fuel cell. The composite membrane is formed by fluorination of the porous hydrocarbon-based polymer to yield a selectively fluorinated polymer, which is then loaded with an ionomer to yield the composite membrane.

Abstract: A charging system used for supplying compressed air to a destination includes a compressor for generating the compressed air and a reservoir capable of being alternately discharged and recharged with the compressed air. A supply line fluidly connects the compressor, the reservoir, and the destination. A control valve positioned along the supply line is used in controlling flow of the compressed air from the charging system to the destination. A first branch line and a second branch line are positioned between the reservoir and the supply line. A check valve is positioned along the first branch line that when opened allows the compressed air to flow out of the reservoir into the supply line and when closed prohibits the compressed air from flowing into or out of the reservoir. A pressure protection valve is positioned along the second branch that opens to allow the compressed air to flow into the reservoir when the pressure in the supply line is above a threshold pressure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for removing bubbles from a slurry and a device therefor capable of efficiently optimizing the removal of bubbles from a slurry and the viscosity of the slurry as well as dramatically reducing the bubble removing time.

Abstract: A commercial multiple barrel beer brewing apparatus includes a brew kettle at a first location; a hopped wort holding vessel; a chiller for chilling the hopped wort stored in the holding vessel to a temperature range of approximately 29° F. to 40° F.; a transportation vessel on a vehicle to transport chilled hopped wort to a brew pub; a first conduit between the chilled hopped wort holding vessel and the transportation vessel; a fermentation vessel located a brew pub; and a second conduit between the transportation vessel and the fermentation vessel.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controllably adjusting characteristics of a beverage produced by a beverage system. The characteristics of the beverage may include the strength, flavor, concentration of various flavor components as well as other characteristics. A control is provided for access by a user to adjust the characteristics to a desired level. The user may increment or decrement the level of the characteristics in response to personal preferences. The control provides an interface to control the beverage system.

Abstract: A temperature sensor on a cooking device, for non-contact recording of a temperature of a cooking utensil includes at least one infra red-sensor, with at least two differing sensitivity ranges for recording at least two different wavelengths emitted by the cooking utensil. The infra-red sensor can be a multi-channel pyrometer. In accordance with a method for non-contact recording of a temperature of a cooking utensil, at least two different wavelength ranges emitted by the cooking utensil are recorded by an infra-red sensor comprising a multi-channel pyrometer.

Abstract: A fry basket includes an open top basket frame having a plurality of upright side walls defining a frying space therewithin. One side of the basket frame is positionable on a support structure above a food receiving station. At least one perforate trap door is movably mounted on the basket frame for movement between a closed position closing a drop opening at the bottom of the frame and an open position to allow cooked food to drop through the opening onto the food receiving station. Actuating means are provided for automatically moving the trap door from its closed to its open position simply in response to moving the basket frame relative to the support structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for simultaneously slicing at least two food product blocks fed to a blade. The present invention additionally relates to a device for severing food product slices and a means for extending product bars, in particular food product blocks, artificially in the axial direction and to a corresponding slicing device.

Abstract: Baling apparatus comprising at least two first and second mutually opposed and inclined conveyors (100, 120), each conveyor having a first end and a second end, the second ends being arranged to be spaced apart to form a material entry region (300) into which material to be baled is, in use, deposited, the first ends being relatively closely adjacent to each other, and the apparatus being arranged such that material deposited into the entry region moves toward a pinch region where the two conveyors are close to one another and where the deposited material is rolled and compressed into a bale, the conveyors being driven in opposite directions to roll and compact the material between them, and the conveyors being mutually displaceable and resiliently biased towards one another.

Abstract: A choke for a screw device include a choking plug comprising a plurality of choking plug segments, and a choking ring cooperating with the choking plug, the choking ring comprising a plurality of choking ring segments. The plug segments may be releasably mounted to a hub is releasably mounted to a shaft of the screw device, and the choking ring segments releasably mounted to the barrel.

Abstract: A roller press includes a housing to which upper and lower rollers are coupled. A crank handle is coupled to at least one of the upper and lower rollers. Rotation of the crank handle causes rotation of the rollers. Two doors that provide die support surfaces are coupled to the housing and are moveable between a closed position and an open position. A suction member is coupled to the bottom of the housing. The suction member is actuated by movement of the doors.

Abstract: An embossing assembly for forming an embossment pattern on a tube blank having a first roll and a second roll. The first roll includes a first shaft having a first axis of rotation and an embossing element joined to the first shaft. The second roll is configured to engage a tube blank when the tube blank at partially surrounds the first roll. The second roll includes a second shaft and a hub joined to the second shaft. The hub includes an engagement region configured to apply pressure to a tube blank adjacent to the embossing element thereby causing part of the tube blank to at least partially conform to the shape of the embossing element. The engagement region includes a compliant material which is more compliant than the second shaft thereby allowing the engagement region to compensate for variations in a wall thickness of a tube blank.

Abstract: A clamping member (16) is substantially in the form of a cylinder with a narrow strip removed. The clamping member (16) is lined with a resilient layer (136). A heating layer (138) is positioned between the clamping member (16) and the resilient layer (136). A cup (22) surrounded by a heat transfer (142) is positioned in the clamping member (16) when the clamping member (16) is in an open position. Then, the end portions (42, 44) of the clamping member (16) are moved together so that they will in turn move the clamping member (16) and its liner (136) into snug engagement with the outer surface of the cup (22). Then electrical energy is applied to the heating element layer (138) for causing a transfer of printing and/or design indicia from the transfer (142) to the outer surface of the cup (22). Swinging movement of a handle (18) between first and second positions operates a mechanism that opens and closes the clamping member (16).

Abstract: A cylinder, having a cylindrical body which is rotatable about a cylinder axis of rotation, is usable to process flat material. At least one group of a plurality of tools are distributed around the periphery of the cylinder body in a homogeneous manner. These tools are able to perform a working movement with respect to the cylindrical body and are coupled to a control device which effects that working movement. A first cam plate is traced by the control device of each tool group. A rotatable cover disk is also traced by the control device of each tool group. The cover plate is rotatable and is coupled, for its rotation, to the rotation of the cylinder. The cam plate has a peripheral section that controls the tool working movement, in cooperation with the control device.

Abstract: When a printed circuit board is inspected and determined to have an insufficient amount of printing of a print pattern, the printed board is returned to a screen-printing apparatus so that a new print pattern is formed so as to overlap a previous print pattern. In the re-printing, a raising speed of the printed board at a final stage of the board raising operation is rendered lower than in the previous screen printing so that the printed board is brought into contact with the underside of the screen mask more slowly.

Abstract: A gravure printing plate is arranged on a stage, and recessions formed in the gravure printing plate are filled with photosensitive ink. The ink fills the recessions by being placed on an end of the gravure printing plate and being wiped with a blade. The gravure printing plate is then heated while the gravure printing plate is irradiated with UV light from the bottom side of the stage, thereby curing the lower stratum of the ink in the recessions. A blanket is then pressed against the gravure printing plate, and rotated to accept the ink filling the recessions. The ink accepted onto the blanket is then transferred to a transparent substrate, effecting printing of the color filter. It is accordingly possible to print a color filter having a color filter layer with a highly accurate pattern configuration, without any contaminant matter being transferred to the color filter layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic handling and transportation device for a printer housing. The device comprises a basic mobile unit movable on a first route and at least one handling unit mounted on the basic mobile unit. The handling unit includes a support for guiding and supporting housings born on a second route parallel to a housing-bearing assembly on a printing machine, able to be aligned with the same and an grasping/holding device, adapted to hold a housing and move it on the second route between a transferral position in which the grasping/holding device interacts with the housing installed on the housing-bearing assembly, and a transportation position in which the housing, held by the grasping/holding device is on the support, and vice-versa.

Abstract: A web printing press includes a first satellite print unit printing a first web on a first web first side, a second satellite print unit printing a second web on a second web first side and a first dryer downstream of the first and second satellite print units, the first and second webs passing through the first dryer. A third satellite print unit prints the first web on a first web second side downstream of the first dryer, and a fourth satellite print unit prints the second web on a second web second side downstream of the first dryer. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A rotating element of a printing machine is connected to a rotation transmitter that is usable to introduce a liquid or a gaseous medium into the rotating element. The rotation transmitter includes a rotor that is rotatable with the rotating element, and a stator that is secured against rotation. At least one stator channel section cooperates with at least one rotor channel section to provide a fluid flow path for the medium into the rotating element. Axially oriented and mutually opposite contact surfaces, which are against one another when the liquid or gaseous medium is introduced into the rotating element of the printing machine, are provided on the rotor and on the stator.

Abstract: A sheet-fed printing machine includes an anilox inking unit having a screen roller and an ink applicator roller, as well as a dampening unit having a dampener applicator roller. The ink applicator roller has an outside diameter which is more than twice as large as the outside diameter of the dampener applicator roller.

Abstract: A printing cylinder for a printing press, specifically a web-fed printing press, is disclosed. The printing cylinder having an outer surface and at least one lockup slot introduced into the outer surface to clamp at least one printing form or at least one rubber blanket on the printing cylinder. The entire outer surface of the printing cylinder, including the, or each, lockup slot is evenly coated autocatalytically with nickel and phosphorus.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a plate punching assembly, comprising a base with a footprint, wherein the base has a slot configured to receive a printing plate. The footprint is comprised of a first actuator configured to actuate a first bore, thus punching through the slot and into a first chaff disposal opening. The footprint also has a second actuator similarly configured. The first and second actuators are independently activated. In one embodiment, a chaff disposal collector is disposed over the footprint such that the chaff is collected in a secure fashion.

Abstract: A rod holder device is disclosed for holding a rod in a metering head of a size press. The rod holder device includes an elongate rod holder having a tending side and a back side and a front and a back face, the rod holder defining a cavity for the removable reception therein of the rod, the cavity extending between the sides of the rod holder. The rod holder defines an extension which extends between the sides of the rod holder. The extension has a proximal and a distal end and a first and a second surface, the distal end of the extension defining a plurality of spaced notches. A clamping plate has a first and a second extremity and a first and a second edge and a first a and a second face, the clamping plate being secured to the metering head. The clamping plate defines a plurality of spaced recesses.

Abstract: A printing cylinder having an axis-parallel channel in the cylinder, the channel narrowing toward the surface to form a slot for receiving the ends of a covering; a clamping member arranged in the channel and urged toward the slot by springs, the clamping member having at least one recess facing a respective at least one wall of the channel; and at least one supporting element arranged inside the channel and engaging a respective recess of the clamping member. A pair of adjusting elements arranged at the ends of the cylinder support the clamping member so that the clamping member can be radially displaced, the adjusting elements being arranged so that movement of the adjusting elements causes relative movement between the supporting element and the clamping member, whereby the clamping member is caused to move radially for clamping and unclamping the ends of the covering in the slot.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation apparatus for technical uses, especially a UV crosslinking apparatus of a printing press, coating machine, or similar. Said radiation apparatus comprises at least one radiation source emitting a processing radiation, at least one controllable and particularly wavelength-selective reflector which is assigned to the radiation source and is used for selectively directing the processing radiation onto a substrate that is to be processed or away therefrom, a driving mechanism which is effectively connected to the reflector, and a housing accommodating at least the at least one radiation source and the at least one reflector. At least one first and second radiation source are provided between which the controllable reflector is disposed and which can be operated above all in a separate manner.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor which is capable of undergoing on-press development by supplying at least one of printing ink and dampening water and includes a support and an image-recording layer, wherein the image-recording layer contains at least one of compounds represented by the formulae (1) to (3) as defined herein.