Abstract: A dual temperature pizza oven (10) is arranged to cook at two different temperatures depending on whether a pre-backed or self-rising crust pizza is to be cooked.

Abstract: A tilting handle for pans is integral with a supporting extension, to which is rotatably coupled a projection rotatable about a horizontal axis, the two sides of the supporting extension and rotary projection including slots therein mutually facing swinging pins arranged along a cross axis of the handle are engaged, the handle including a swinging lever which may swing against an urging spring and comprises a detent tooth engageable with a detent step of the supporting extension.

Abstract: A rack is provided in combination with a tray for handling food products inside of an oven. The tray has a bottom panel and walls extending upwardly from a perimeter of the bottom panel. The rack comprises a generally planar plate and a plurality of aperture clusters extending therethrough. The aperture clusters are sized and shaped to correspond to the food products to be held on the rack. Generally, one aperture cluster corresponds to one food product and is sized to define a surface area that is smaller than that of the food product whereby, when the food product is placed on the top surface of the plate adjacent the aperture cluster, the food product covers the aperture cluster. The rack may also have legs extending away from the bottom surface of the plate.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for demolding articles from molding trays, including confectionery articles such as molded chocolate pieces, utilizing the resonant frequency of the mold tray. The methods may also be used to improve the distribution of edible liquid starting material deposited in mold tray cavities utilizing the resonant frequency of the mold tray. The invention is also directed to a process for controlling molding and demolding processes, such as by determining an empty state of a demolded mold tray according to its characteristic resonant frequency.

Abstract: A counter-top appliance has a food container with internal fins extending inward from the outer wall at an angle offset from radial. The food container is coupled to a motor for rotation in either of two directions. One direction of rotation produces a scooping, elevating and subsequent discharge of liquid and fluent materials such as might be useful for washing or breading, while the second direction of rotation presents a surface adapted for massaging meat during marinating. The food container is preferably sealed through vacuum, and has a simple geometry which greatly facilitates thorough cleaning of the container. Meats, produce, pasta, and other diverse foods are processed using the counter-top appliance, and a method for processing one or a sequential set of foods is disclosed.

Abstract: The device in accordance with the invention serves to tension and close strapping bands for packaging and suchlike. It has a band channel open longitudinally on one side in the longitudinal direction of the strapping band, a band tensioning device acting in the area of the band channel and a closing device which joins the band ends of the strapping bands lying on top of each other in a tensioned state in the band channel. In order to ensure that strapping bands of different widths to be processed with the device are always processed with the correct tensioning rate, band tension, welding time, holding time and/or other band closing parameters in each case, the device is provided in accordance with the invention with a sensor device directly or indirectly recording the width of the inserted strapping band and a processing and adjusting unit interacting therewith, with which the band closing parameters of the device are automatically adjusted as a function of the band width determined by the sensor device.

Abstract: A method of operating a filter press for solid-liquid separation of a product, the filter press comprising a press jacket with an end, and a ram in the press jacket and movable relative to the end to define a pressing space. The method comprising loading a product to be pressed in the pressing space; positioning the ram in a start position so that the product only partially fills the pressing space; advancing the ram, during a first phase of a forward movement, from the start position to a full contact position where the volume of the pressing space becomes equal to a volume of the product; and advancing the ram toward the end from the full contact position during a second phase of the forward movement, the ram exerting no pressure on the product during the first phase but exerting pressure on the product during the second phase to press liquid phase out of the product. At the full contact position, the ram is advanced at a forward velocity lower than an average forward velocity over the first phase.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a feed-out unit for feeding out an elongated base material which is wound up in a roll, a printing unit for printing a liquid resist onto the elongated base material that is fed out of the feed-out unit, a wind-up unit for winding up the elongated base material on which the liquid resist is printed by the printing unit into a roll, and a suction unit positioned between the printing unit and the wind-up unit in a transport direction of the elongated base material for sucking up a solvent in the liquid resist.

Abstract: An embodiment may have a stationary valve seat having a predefined surface and having at least one protruding portion, and a moveable plunger assembly having an end surface and having a plunger seal. In a closed position the predefined surface of the stationary valve seat substantially contacts the end surface of the moveable plunger assembly, and at least one protruding portion of the stationary valve seat engages the plunger seal. This embodiment may accurately determine and maintain plunger location and valve stroke length through two mechanisms, precise location of the sealing surface, and absolute location of plunger armature after compression of valve seal.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of a film of dampening solution in printing units of rotary presses has a hollow dampening solution roll with a porous roll wall. The roll cavity is filled with a liquid under pressure. A membrane is disposed on the inside of the porous roll wall. The membrane has pores that are smaller than the pores of the porous roll wall.

Abstract: An anilox printing unit contains an engraved roller, an ink applicator roller, a first cylinder and a second cylinder as elements. At least one of the elements is a cambered or quasi-cambered element. The ink applicator roller is preferably the element. Such a configuration of the element ensures a high quality inking process.

Abstract: A printing press includes an anilox inking unit with an engraved roller and a doctor-type ink fountain. At least one stirring element projects into the doctor-type ink fountain.

Abstract: An image is created from PPF data and the image is displayed. An operator selects one or more areas from the displayed image in which color adjustment is to be performed. An arithmetic unit adjusts a quantity of each ink component to be supplied to the areas selected by the operator based on standard quantities of ink for each ink component. The arithmetic unit, for example, adds or subtracts certain values from the standard quantities. An ink supply device correspond to each ink component prints the image on a paper based on the quantity of each ink component adjusted by the arithmetic unit.

Abstract: An image is created from PPF data and the image is displayed. An operator inputs a total amount of color adjustment as a pre-set value from a color-adjustment-quantity operation screen. An arithmetic unit adjusts a quantity of each ink component to be supplied to the areas based on the pre-set value. The arithmetic unit, for example, adds or subtracts certain values from the standard quantities. An ink supply device correspond to each ink component prints the image on a paper based on the quantity of each ink component adjusted by the arithmetic unit (12).

Abstract: A plate for a magnet cylinder includes a main body, a nonmagnetic portion, and a magnetic piece. The main body is formed of a flexible thin plate-like magnetic material to be magnetically mounted on the outer surface of a magnet cylinder. The nonmagnetic portion is projected from one end of the main body. The magnetic piece magnetically sandwiches the nonmagnetic portion against the outer surface of the magnet cylinder.

Abstract: To record images accurately regardless of rigidity and size of a recording medium, each rear end clamp has a clamp rubber element for engaging a variable margin of the recording medium mounted peripherally of the recording drum. The margin is varied according to the rigidity of the recording medium. The margin is enlarged when the recording medium is highly rigid, and reduced when the recording medium is low in rigidity.

Abstract: A method for applying powder to a printed sheet includes ejecting air flows from a nozzle bar. The air flows are set in such a way that the air flows which are ejected per meter length of the nozzle bar produce a resultant force acting on the printed sheet of from 0.5 newtons to 16 newtons. A printing press for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A wallpaper printer includes a support frame. A cabinet assembly is mounted on the support frame. A drying module is operatively mountable with respect to the support frame and defines a first chamber and a second drying chamber. A heating element is positioned within the first chamber. At least one fan is operatively positioned with respect to the first chamber to force air past the heating element. The first chamber is configured to direct the heated air through an opening into a second drying chamber. The drying module includes a motorized door for opening and closing the opening. The drying module is configured so that, in use, the second drying chamber receives printed media via the opening. The drying module further includes at least one circulation duct to transfer at least a portion of the heated air from the second drying chamber towards the at least one fan.

Abstract: The present invention provides a soft lithographic stamp (30) and a method for the manufacturing of such a stamp (30). A stamp (30) according to the present invention comprises blocking regions (37) and printing regions (38). The blocking regions (37) are formed of a material which is different from the material the printing regions (38) are formed of and which exhibits a reduced permeability, diffusivity or absorbing or adsorbing capability to the printing compound, such that it prevents or significantly reduces chemical or physical transport or transfer of the printing compound from the blocking regions to a substrate that has to be patterned or printed.

Abstract: An imaging and punching thermal control system and related method for a plate imaging system including a thermal sensor system coupled to the imaging and the punching device that generates one or more measured signals; a controller that generates a digital format of the one or more measured signals and stores temperature-related information; and a thermal control device that analyzes the digital format and the temperature-related information and makes thermal control decisions for regulating thermal characteristics of the punching device. The thermal control system and related method that is a part of the imaging and punching system that can precisely punch an imaged plate.

Abstract: An extraction system for extracting debris from an imaging and perforating system contained in a housing proximate the punching system that produces debris during the formation of one or more perforations. The extraction system conveying the debris from the interior of the housing to the exterior including a conduit arranged to convey the debris from the interior space to a position outside of the housing without effecting the imaging and punching operation.

Abstract: Printing plate processing systems and methods are provided. One of the methods comprises positioning a plurality of printing plates on an imaging support surface; forming an image on each printing plate at a location that is separated by a main scanning axis separation from an alignment edge that is perpendicular to a main scanning axis; transporting the plurality of printing plates to a position proximate to a punching area having punch drivers adapted to form alignment features in a printing plate; individually advancing each one of the plurality of printing plates until the alignment edge thereof comes into contact with a registration feature in the punch area that is located so that the printing plate will be positioned to have alignment features formed by the punch drivers at a position along the main scanning axis that is determined based upon the main scanning axis separation for the selected printing plate.

Abstract: A plate feeding apparatus includes a multi-cassette unit for storing, in a stacked state, a plurality of cassettes storing plates, a loader unit for fetching from each cassette plates to be fed to an image recorder, and a plate feed unit disposed above the multi-cassette unit to be tiltable about a horizontal axis in a state of having a portion thereof vertically overlapping the multi-cassette unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to black coloring matter, and relates to a compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein A and D independently represent an optionally substituted phenyl group or naphthyl group, respectively, and m and n represent 1 or 2, respectively), and the coloring matter for recording and an ink comprising the same. Said compound exhibits high solubility in a medium containing water as a main component, is stable even when an aqueous dye solution or an ink having a high concentration is prepared therefrom and is stored for a long period of time, has low color rendering property, exhibits colorless and neutral black, provides a printed image having high density and also provides a black recorded image being excellent in moisture fastness, light fastness and an ozone gas fastness, and further can be synthesized easily and can be produced at a low cost.

Abstract: A color measurement on printed materials produced by a printing press is performed by at least a first color measuring device installed in the printing press and at least a second color measuring device. A signal is output by the first color measuring device in the printing press when the measured color values registered on the printing materials are located within a predefined tolerance limit for a predefined period and that, after the signal has been output, a color measurement on one of the printed materials thus produced is performed with the second color measuring device.

Abstract: A liner for a shaped charge may consist essentially of dendritic copper powder compressed under sufficient pressure to cause the dendritic copper powder to behave as a nearly solid mass. A shaped charge may include a housing and a quantity of explosive provided in the housing. A liner is positioned in the housing so that the explosive is located between the liner and the housing. The liner is compressively formed from a mixture of dendritic copper powder and a lubricant, the mixture comprising from about 90 percent by weight to less than 100 percent by weight dendritic copper powder and from more than 0 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a projectile (1) for non-lethal ammunition of a body that is composed of a first portion (2) and a second portion (4). Said first portion (2) has a larger mass that the second portion (4), so as to increase the stability of the projectile (1). In addition, the projectile (1) has a strangulation (5) that connects the first portion (2) to the second portion, wherein the first portion (2) is formed by two rings (3), and the two rings (3) are interconnected by an annular groove (6), and wherein the end opposite the strangulation (50 of the second portion (4) has an annular base (7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bulkhead shield particularly of a projectile with a pyrotechnic charge, situated between the pyrotechnic portion and the command and control portion. The bulkhead shield comprises at least: one wall pierced by a duct; an end-cap consisting of a support portion and a portion engaged in the duct leaving a space between itself and the wall of the duct, the two portions being connected by a mechanical weakness zone; the support portion pressing on the wall, at the front, so that the engaged portion separates from the support portion under the effect of an external pressure to come into contact with the inner wall of the duct and close the space. The invention applies in particular to shells whose detonation is programmed a given delay after impact on the target.

Abstract: A closing system for pressurized pipes, includes an annular supporting structure, designed to be secured to one end of the pipe, a closing hatch mounted on the annular support, and elements for locking the hatch including a locking ring inserted into an annular cavity in the support to lock the hatch, wherein the inside edge of the hatch is tapered to form an inclined wall for coupling to a corresponding inclined wall in the annular support. The collapsible ring includes a number of sectors, one of which is fixed and integral with the hatch, while the others are hinged to the adjacent sectors, so that they can rotate on a plane parallel with the hatch until they exit from the annular seating and allow the hatch to open. The hatch is opened and closed simply by rotating it around a hinge.

Abstract: A drive sheave equipped with a deformable tire is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the drive sheave comprises a tire portion wherein the tire portion comprises an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface. The tire portion also comprises a first surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface. In addition, the tire portion comprises a second surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface, wherein the second surface is oppositely disposed relative to the first surface. At least one opening in the tire portion extends between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A railroad car utilizing the maximum width and height allowed by the proposed American Association of Railroads proposed clearance Plate K and including body bolster having a top cover plate at a vertical height lower than a height of a stub sill top cover plate adjacent to a striker. The car fits within the profile of the proposed clearance Plate K by including a stepped lower portion in a side assembly. The stub sill top cover plate ramps down to abut the lower height of the body bolster top cover plate. this ramping allows for an increased height of a lower deck of the rail road car longitudinally closer to an end sill than on previous railroad cars.

Abstract: A rail vehicle capable of preventing reduction in strength and noise occurrence in a connecting portion of a low roof construction body to a roof construction or a side construction body, and facilitating mounting of the low roof construction body to the roof construction body or the side construction body, its manufacturing method and a hollow shape member used for the same are provided. In joining a hollow shape member 120 constructing a side construction body and a hollow shape member 210 constructing a low roof construction body 20, an uppermost portion above a spot to be a joint portion of the hollow shape member 120 to the low roof construction body 20 is cut, and a first protruded rib 124 and a second protruded rib 125 are left at an upper end portion 128 of the hollow shape member 120 toward the low roof construction body 20.

Abstract: The sealing agent for waterproof barriers in the form of a clay and cement suspension made of polymineral clays, characterized by the fact that it contains 3-15% parts by weight of cement, up to 65% parts by weight of fly-ash and/or rock dust of similar granulation, and 30-60% parts by weight, or better up to 50% parts by weight, of water suspension of clay, heavy or loamy.

Abstract: A deicer comprises a mixture of a deicing agent and a radiation absorber. The radiation absorber results in an increased ice-melting capacity than using the deicing agent alone. The deicer can include a deicing salt such as sodium chloride, and the radiation absorber can include a dye, which can be water soluble. The deicer can also include a corrosion inhibitor and/or wetting agent. Further, a method of making a deicer includes mixing a deicing agent and a radiation absorber.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preserving wood. The compositions generally include at least one metal chelate or metal salt of a hydroxy analog of methionine. The method generally involves contacting wood or a wood material with a wood preservation composition of the invention. The invention also includes wood or wood products treated with a wood preservation composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides surface coating compositions comprising a preservative comprising 9-decenoic acid, salts of 9-decenoic acid, esters of 9-decenoic acid, or combinations thereof. The surface coating compositions may be water-based coatings (e.g., a latex paint) or solvent-based coatings (e.g., a solvent-based paint). The surface coating compositions may be paints, stains, varnishes, concrete coatings, anti-graffiti coatings, and the like. Methods for protecting a surface coating composition from in-can spoilage and protecting a coating of the surface coating composition from deterioration by the action of microorganisms are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of an aqueous dispersion of polymer-encapsulated pigments characterized in that (a) an aqueous pigment dispersion, containing at least one organic pigment (P) at least one surfactant (T), and water is prepared, (b) a monomer miniemulsion stabilized by a hydrophobic organic compound with a water solubility at 20° C. of not more than 5×10?5 g/l, is prepared from a polymerizable monomer (M) and at least one surfactant (T), in water, (c) a monomer pigment emulsion is prepared, whereby the aqueous pigment dispersion from (a) and the monomer miniemulsion from (b) are mixed and homogenized, and (d) the pigment-containing monomer miniemulsion from (c) is polymerized in the presence of a polymerization initiator and/or by heat, whereupon an encapsulation of the pigment with the polymer thus formed occurs.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising Nano-sized Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (NPCC) and at least one binder for coating support. The NPCC particles have a size of 10-100 nm, in particular 15-40 nm. More in particular, the average size of the NPCC particles is substantially 30 nm. Also provided is a method for making the coating composition and method to apply the coating composition on a support.

Abstract: In the production of a mineral product that consists of aluminum layer silicate and corresponding fines with an at least 70% proportion of the mineral illite of the selected type, the starting material in its natural composition is pre-broken, the agglomerated layer silicate particles are subjected to a deagglomeration at a high acceleration rate and swirled using strong air masses, the agglomerates are broken up into primary crystallites by being slammed against one another and against impact surfaces, the deagglomerated layer silicate particles are drawn off by fine sifting and the deagglomerated particles are returned to the cycle, and the deagglomerated primary crystals are drawn off.

Abstract: Rheological control of liquid phases is provided with a composition comprising a high-alumina cement component a) for controlling the rheology of liquid phases based on a clay component b). Component a) is preferably a calcium aluminate cement and component b) is preferably a clay of the smectite variety. The compositions comprise at least 20% by weight representative of the calcium aluminate cement and is preferably used for rheology control of water- or oil-based systems.

Abstract: The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material.

Abstract: A table comprising a substantially flat base member having an upper surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface further having a plurality of bore holes and two parallel grooved tracks configured to receive the lift arms of a pallet moving device and a plurality of legs, each of which can be attached to the bored holes so as to create a table.

Abstract: A pivotable table has a lower housing and a table top which can be moved from a storage position, in which the table top is arranged substantially perpendicularly in the lower housing, into a use position, in which the table top is arranged substantially horizontally above the lower housing and is carried by the lower housing. The table includes at least one carrying arm that has an end region which is connected pivotably to the table top and a remote end region which is connected to the lower housing via a carrying arm guide. The table also includes at least one supporting arm, the two end regions of which are connected in each case to the table top and to the carrying arm, at least one of these two connections being of displaceable configuration via at least one supporting arm guide.

Abstract: A desk for use in supporting a computer and/or computer-related devices includes a base adapted to rest on a support surface such as a floor, in combination with an upwardly extending support that defines a lower end interconnected with the base and an upper end spaced vertically above the lower end. A desk top member is secured to the upper end of the support. The upwardly extending support and the desk top member are configured and arranged such that the desk top member is located forwardly of the rear area of the base, and to define an open area below the desk top member between the desk top member and the base. The base can be moved on the support surface to position the desk top member over a user's lap when the user is in a seated position. The desk may include a base pivot connection between the base and the upwardly extending support, and a desk top pivot connection between the desk top and the upwardly extending support.

Abstract: A UPS uninterruptible power supply mobile computer table structure comprises an inner tube pivotally mounted into an outer tube wherein a table panel and a wireless data-receiving monitor are respectively located at the upper section of the inner tube to work with a keyboard and a UPS system, and an ascending/descending device is mounted inside the bottom end of the outer tube and controlled by an ascending/descending button. The ascending/descending device has a transmission motor with a spiral-shaped rod to mesh with a driven gear of a threaded shaft screw-joined to a screw-threaded hole of an operational tube. A base panel attached to the upper end of the operational tube is secured to the inner tube. Therefore, the ascending/descending button is pressed to actuate the ascending/descending device spinning lineally upwards or downwards to adjust the position of the table panel and the monitor, providing more convenient and ergonomic design thereby.

Abstract: Several folding methods for cardboard pallets are disclosed. A unit of the present invention is formed by a single piece of cardboard. First, the two side portions are folded up towards the centerline. Then, the cardboard piece is folded up along the centerline. Next, the two end portions are folded outwards to a right angle. Now, a unit with a “T” shaped cross section and an enhanced strength is formed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fixture to be used for formation of unit loads of one or more packages (12) on loading ledges (8). The fixture has means to adapt the positions of the loading ledges (8) depending on the size and form of the unit loads to be formed. The fixture has a rectangular frame formed of two parallel long struts (1) and two short struts (2) between the ends of the long struts (1). A number of further intermediate short struts (2) may be arranged between the long struts (1) to stabilize the frame. Four transversal bars (4) are arranged moveable on the long struts (1). On each transversal bar (4) two cups (5a, 5b) are received, of which at least on cup (5a) is received moveable on the transversal bar (4). The cups (5a, 5b) are to receive loading ledges (8).

Abstract: A method of forming a table top comprises providing a skin-support frame, forming a lower skin portion of the table top, forming an upper skin portion of the table top such that the upper skin portion has a visual characteristic different from a visual characteristic of the lower skin portion.

Abstract: A protective device (10) for a tabletop (14) has a covering (12) and at least two mounting elements (18). The mounting elements (18) each have a longitudinal extent (18a), a fastening member (20) and a retaining member (22). The tabletop (14) extends along a table plane (16). The fastening members (20) are configured for fastening the associated mounting element (18) on the tabletop (14) so that the respective longitudinal extent (18a) of the associated mounting element (18) runs transverse to the table plane (16). The retaining members (22) are configured to retain the covering (12) and to withstand tensile forces that act on the associated retaining member (22) transverse to the longitudinal extent (18a) of the respective mounting elements.

Abstract: Interlocking, stackable articles of furniture are disclosed. The individual components may be used separately, interlocked end to end, stacked in various orientations to create shelving structures, or stacked vertically as a single upstanding unit.