Abstract: A compound including at least one copper II complex of a material selected from the group of imidazole and imidazole derivatives is provided for use in a gas generant composition. An associated burn rate enhanced gas generant composition, in addition to such copper complex-containing compound, also includes a nitrogen-containing non-azide fuel. Additionally provided are methods for improving the combustion performance of a non-azide gas generant composition in at least one aspect selected from the group consisting of ignitability, burn rate and burn rate pressure sensitivity, through the addition of such copper complex-containing compound to the non-azide gas generant composition.

Abstract: A personal property carrying device, such as a handbag, or a suitcase including a body and a strap. The strap being lockable to the body by use of a locking device to prevent theft of the personal property carrying device. A zipper on the top of the bag is also lockable to the locking device.

Abstract: A sports shaft protector comprising an elongate flexible sheet member having a design, color or indicia on a surface, a detachable pressure sensitive adhesive applied over the design or indicia, and a release agent covering the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel with a wheel rim and a solid tire positioned on the wheel rim. The vehicle wheel has an annular upper shell having a first wedge-shaped surface and composed of at least two upper segments. Further, the vehicle wheel includes an annular lower shell composed of lower segments and having an outer circumference having a second wedge-shaped surface. Moreover, the second wedge-shaped surface is structured and arranged in a diametrically opposed manner to the first wedge-shaped surface. Additionally, the annular lower shell is arranged on the rim, the annular lower shell is arranged against the annular upper shell, and the annular upper shell is connected to the solid tire.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire capable of preventing clogging of a groove on a tread to improve snow performance and mud performance is provided. The pneumatic tire includes a tread having a land area such as a block and a rib sectioned by a groove formed on a tread surface, and an edge disposed on a side of the land area, which edge extends from a land surface to a groove bottom and projects into the groove. The edge has a bent portion having an obtuse angle and thus is step-shaped in the depth direction of the groove.

Abstract: A tire consisting of a tread, two exterior sidewalls, and a plurality of interior support walls mounted to a rim and/or a run-flat support ring which provides for at least three pressure zones inside the tire. These differing zones provide multiple run-flat stages reducing the likelihood of complete pressure loss when the tire is punctured. These pressure zones also provide for the contact patch to be adjusted to the current driving conditions. When mounted to a vehicle where camber changes during cornering, these differing air zones provide for an extended contact patch during cornering by exchanging air pressure between the inside shoulder and the outside shoulder of the tire.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for a vehicle, includes a wheel rim (16) and a tire (18) defining a closed space (30) therebetween which is filled with a pressurized gas. The inventive wheel assembly also includes a pressurized-gas reservoir (40) and elements (50) for selectively connecting the pressurized-gas reservoir (40) to the closed space (30) defined between the wheel rim (16) and the tire (18). The pressurized-gas reservoir (40) is rotationally fixed to the wheel rim (16).

Abstract: Provided is a display-screen functional film product comprising a laminate wherein an adhesive layer, a base film B and a silicone rubber layer are laminated in order on one surface of the functional film including a base film A and one or more functional layers laminated on a surface of the base film A. The display-screen functional film product of the present invention does not undergo functional damage caused by heat or energy rays during production thereof, and thus is suitable for use in a display screen of a display device such as a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, or a plasma display.

Abstract: A wrapper for packaging one or more articles, is constituted by a sleeve of heat-shrink plastics material for shrinking onto the article(s) for packaging, said sleeve being made from a film that is folded in half and whose corresponding end zones are united. The wall of the sleeve is embossed at least in part with a predetermined pattern so that said pattern appears in relief on the outside face and/or the inside face of the sleeve and remains after said sleeve has been shrunk onto the article(s) to be packaged.

Abstract: The heat-shrinkable cylindrical label of the invention comprises a laminated substrate made of two or more layers which have an outer layer sheet and an inner layer sheet. In one side end section of this label substrate, an outer layer sheet exposure section having no inner layer sheet is formed. This outer layer sheet exposure section is overlapped with the other end section of the front face of the label substrate to form a center seal section. In such a heat-shrinkable cylindrical label, the center seal section can be formed without interposing the inner layer sheet. Accordingly, the center seal section does not become thick. Thus, a heat-shrinkable cylindrical label having a beautiful external appearance can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing multi-layer ceramic substrate, a plurality of aluminum oxide ceramic substrate units are piled together, between each two ceramic substrate units is an oxide medium layer which can grow crystal grain during sintering. Such that the upper and lower ceramic substrate units will compactly bind together with the oxide medium layer because the grown crystal grains enter into the gaps or holes formed between the crystal grains of the surfaces of ceramic substrate units during sintering process.

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers containing one or more organic based polymers dispersed therein; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester based prepolymers which is solid at 23° C.; c) one or more polyisocyanates having a nominal functionality of about 3 or greater; d) one or more conductive carbon blacks in an amount such that the composition has a dielectric constant of about 15 or less; and e) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with hydroxyl groups, wherein the composition demonstrates upon cure a modulus of 2.0 MPa or greater at 25° C. measured according to ASTM D4065; a dielectric constant of about 15 or less; a sag of an uncured sample of less than 2 mm, a press flow viscosity of about 20 to about 50 and a storage modulus of about 5.3×105 Pa or greater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a marking system comprising wires exhibiting ultrasoft ferromagnetic properties. Said wires are arranged on or in a carrier and are associated with pre-established parallel positions which are separated by a constant gap according to a pre-established frame. The wires can be present or absent in each position, forming a detectable binary code. The inventive marking system can especially be embodied as a magnetically coded label. The invention also relates to a method for producing one such marking system by continuously incorporating ferromagnetic wires into an adhesive complex. The inventive marking system is used to identify and authenticate articles, products or objects.

Abstract: A machine includes a conveyer that is movable along a generally linear path. Two fiber chutes deliver fiber to the conveyer. First and second heaters and compression devices are used to provide different densities to the different fiber layers. A first heater and first compression device is used to compress a first fiber layer prior to depositing the first fiber layer onto a second fiber layer. The compressed first fiber layer and uncompressed second fiber layer are conveyed to the second heater and second compression device where both layers are heated and compressed. Aesthetic layer may also be applied to at least one of the layers. A third layer may be provided on the first layer opposite the second layer. The compression devices are adjustable by an actuator for processing fiber batts having different thicknesses on the same machine. Adjustable trimmers are used to trim the sides of the continuous fiber batts and cut the batts to a desired width, height and length.

Abstract: A product including two or more plies with each ply including one absorbent layer and a second opposing fluid impervious layer. The two plies are arranged such that the fluid impervious layers face each other and are positioned at the inside of the two-ply product. The two plies are bonded on two or three sides to form a sleeve or a pocket, such that a hand can be inserted between the two plies and positioned in contact with one or both fluid impervious layers. In this manner, the product is absorbent on both sides, and can be utilized on both sides while preventing hand contact with the material absorbed or picked up by the product.

Abstract: Continuous decoration process with a film of inked plastic material enclosing a structural shape and consisting of the following steps: perform continuous wrapping of the structural shape with inked film (4, 5), place under pressure the film wrapping the structural shape (7), keep the film under pressure, heat the structural shape wrapped in the film to the sublimation temperature and perform the sublimation (9, 10), automatically detach the exhausted film from the structural shape (11), cool the structural shape (12), and unload and accumulate the decorated structural shape devoid of film (13, 14).

Abstract: In one embodiment, the process for forming a multilayer film comprises disposing a supportive layer adjacent to an imprinting layer to form a multilayer film and imprinting microstructures in the imprinting layer as the multilayer film passes between a heated roller and a compression roller. The multilayer film is free of a removable carrier layer. The supportive layer has a supportive layer glass transition temperature that is greater than or equal to about 15° C. higher than the imprinting layer glass transition temperature and/or the supportive layer has a supportive layer melting temperature that is greater than or equal to about 15° C. higher than an imprinting layer melting temperature. The imprinting temperature is lower than the supportive layer melting temperature.

Abstract: There is provided a green sheet through-hole machining apparatus, and a through-hole machining method, that allows deterioration of positional precision of through-holes after perforation to be readily prevented. A releasing plate made of a metallic thin plate is removably set on an upper face of a lower base. Then, a green sheet is interposed between the lower and upper bases and the upper base is pressed by a pressurizing roller to press the green sheet toward the releasing plate. Then, the green sheet is punched by the projections to perforate the through-holes. After that, the green sheet is removed from the lower base together with the releasing plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing a foam-filled thermoplastic spine board. An upper surface of the spine board has a cradle configuration to assist in more comfortably positioning a patient. The spine board includes hand holds for transporting the patient. Being free from metallic parts, the spine board is X-ray translucent and/or radio translucent.

Abstract: A pipe system comprises first and second pipes having first and second ends welded together forming a girth-weld and a heat recoverable polymer material comprising a plurality of holes extending therethrough covering the girth-weld. The heat recoverable polymer material can include a surface having an adhesive coated thereon disposed on the girth-weld. Air trapped underneath the recoverable polymer material can be released through the plurality of holes during shrinking of the heat recoverable polymer material. Also, a portion of the adhesive can flow through the holes during a shrinking of the heat recoverable polymer material.

Abstract: A multi-section tubular member including a sleeve surrounding and bridging a joint between a first section and a second section of the tubular member, and a method of forming a multi-section tubular member are disclosed. A polymeric sleeve may extend over a portion of the first section and an adjoining portion of the second section. A length of heat shrink tubing may be placed over the sleeve and heated, thereby compressing the heat shrink tubing around the sleeve. The sleeve may then be thermally bonded to each of the first section and the second section. The heat shrink tubing may then be removed, leaving the sleeve securely joining the first section and the second section to form a multi-section tubular member.

Abstract: A composite solid surface article includes a surface layer with at least one first polymeric resin and a filler, and a backing layer on the surface layer with at least one second polymeric resin and wood particles.

Abstract: A doubler assembly repairs at least one damaged aperture of a composite flange. The doubler assembly includes an insert, an adhesive, and a support. The insert is positioned in the damaged aperture to provide compressive load transfer through the composite flange. The adhesive is positioned directly on at least a portion of the composite flange proximate the damaged aperture. The support is positioned over the adhesive.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying thermal energy to a sealing member. Electrical current is applied to a heating assembly to generate thermal energy, and a heat conductor transfers the generated thermal energy to a seal member adjacent a housing. The heating assembly is configured to substantially prevent a magnetic field generated by the applied electrical current from extending to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ironing process which transfers an image from an imaged transfer sheet, having a front imaged surface and a back surface, a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, onto a receptor element to produce an imaged receptor element. The ironing process comprises: (1) ironing a first half sheet of the imaged transfer sheet until the image is transferred for about 1 minute to about 5 minutes, preferably 1 minute and 30 seconds; and (2) then ironing the second half sheet of the imaged transfer sheet for about 1 minute to about 5 minutes, preferably 1 minute and 30 seconds, until the image is transferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder system comprising aminoplast resins, at least one acetal of partly or completely hydrolyzed polyvinyl ester and aldehyde and acid. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of glued materials using said binder system, and wood-base materials which comprise this binder system.

Abstract: Adhesives particularly useful for industrial bottle labeling are provided. The adhesives comprise at least one starch component and at least one protein component (which is not gelatin or casein). The adhesive is also free of synthetic polymer. The label, along with the adhesive, can be easily removed from the bottle during the recycling process. In one embodiment, the starch component does not contain leguminous starch having an amylose content of 25% or more. In another embodiment, the adhesive comprises a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus includes a substrate holding member configured to rotate along with a substrate held thereon in a horizontal state; a rotary cup configured to surround the substrate and to rotate along with the substrate; a liquid supply mechanism configured to supply a process liquid onto at least a front surface of the substrate; and an exhaust/drain section configured to perform gas-exhausting and liquid-draining out of the rotary cup; and a guide member disposed to surround the substrate, having an upper surface to be substantially continued to the front surface of the substrate, and configured to rotate along with the substrate holding member and the rotary cup, such that a process liquid supplied onto the front surface of the substrate and thrown off from the substrate is guided by the upper surface of the guide member from the rotary cup to the exhaust/drain section.

Abstract: In a wafer processing apparatus, wafers are sequentially placed one by one on a ceramic plate of a wafer stage within a vacuum chamber. The pressure of a heat-conductive gas introduced at this time between the wafer and the ceramic plate is adjusted to control the temperature of the wafer, and the wafer is processed by use of plasma. In this case, the user can select any one of a process for regulating the pressure of the heat-conductive gas each time the wafers are sequentially placed on the wafer stage, a process for optimizing aging conditions, and a process for optimizing heater conditions so that the wafer temperature variation within lot can be reduced by performing the selected process. The selected process is performed on the basis of its conditions that are computed to determine by a control-purpose computer of the processing apparatus.

Abstract: A gas supply device, including: a first source of an inert carrier gas, communicated with a first pipeline; a second source of anhydrous reactive gas, communicated with a second pipeline; a third source of enabling chemical gas of an enabling chemical compound, communicated with a third pipeline; a main pipeline, communicated with the first, second, and third pipelines; and a temperature controller, located on the second pipeline.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparation of a resin impregnated cured in place liner with an integral inner impermeable layer is provided. The liner is formed from a resin impregnable material having an impermeable layer bonded to one surface. The material is formed into tubular shape with the impermeable layer on the outside of the tube about a tubular forming member and continuously everted into the tubular forming device to place the impermeable layer on the inside. An outer impermeable film is placed about the inner tubular layer and may be impregnated with vacuum in the usual manner. Alternatively, the tubular resin impregnable material may be passed through a resin tank and impregnated with a curable resin prior to being wrapped with an outer impermeable layer. The impregnated liner is then suitable for pull-in-and-inflate which can be by steam in view of the integral inner impermeable layer of the liner.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a labeling apparatus that allows a labeling operation to be carried out continuously for a long period without the need of cleaning, even if the easy-to-peel labels are used. To accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a conveying drum serving for correcting a position of a label applied with glue, while transferring the label, the conveying drum comprising a predetermined groove extending circumferentially along an outer surface of the conveying drum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a workpiece support device (10) for a continuously operating machine (1) for machining panel-shaped workpieces that are preferably made, at least in part, of wood, wood materials, or the like, the workpiece support device comprising at least one endlessly revolving belt (20) that is designed to support conveyed workpieces (2) at least sectionally, further comprising a stationary guide means (12) for the belt (20), the guide means having two deflection members (14) on which the belt is deflected. The workpiece support device in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the belt (20) comprises a plurality of layers extending in the belt's longitudinal direction, at least one of the layers being designed as a flexible layer which, at least in the belt's transverse direction, is less rigid than at least one of the other layers.

Abstract: A mounting lever (1) according to one embodiment of the invention for dismantling a vehicle tire from a rim comprises a rod-formed handle portion (101) and a work portion (102) provided at its front end. The work portion (102) has a convex mounting surface (11).

Abstract: A powered awning assembly has an awning frame with a first side arm member having a first distal end and a first proximate end for attachment to a wall and a second side arm member having a second distal end and a second proximate end for attachment to a wall. A connecting member has a first end attached to the distal end of the first side arm and a second end attached to the distal end of the second side arm. A roll awning is attached to the awning frame. A wind sensor assembly is attached to one of the first side arm and the second side arm.

Abstract: This motorized awning installation (I) comprises a winding tube (1) containing an actuator (6) for turning this tube, and a load bar (5) supported by hinged arms (4). An awning fabric (3) is attached to the load bar (5) and is capable of being selectively wound up onto the winding tube (1). Means (11) are provided for locking at least one hinged arm (4) in several positions corresponding to total or partial extension of the awning. This makes it possible to lock the arms (4) in the extended configuration and to tension the fabric when stopping the awning.

Abstract: A window restraint device includes a mesh screen having an upper end and a lower end. The restraint device includes an upper attachment device, such as a clip or strap, coupled to the screen upper end for removable attachment to an automobile door frame. The restraint device also includes a lower attachment device, such as a suction cup, coupled to the screen lower end for connecting the lower end of the screen to an automobile window. Neither the upper or lower attachment devices interfere with normal operation of the vehicle window, nor do they restrict a pet from normal movement within the vehicle. The restraint device may also include a spring-loaded reel from which the screen may be extended from or retracted into. The spring provides tension between upper and lower ends of the screen.

Abstract: A displaceable from the opening sectioned door with track supporting post, which is fixed in a position determined by the plane and dividing lines of the opening using a detachable fixing mechanism, at the two sides of the track supporting post and up to the full height of the opening vertical guiding tracks of individually known and widely used width sectioned doors are fixed, allowing the upper end of the track supporting post, whose load bearing capacity corresponds with the size and mechanism of the sectioned door used—in a closed state and the vertical guiding tracks attached to the fixed horizontal guiding tracks with an upper fixing mechanism ensuring precise connection,—permitting sideways sliding, suspended on a roller gear over the horizontal pole guiding track, while its lower end connects to the base via a lower fixing mechanism.

Abstract: A blind slat includes a thin and elongated slat body covering by a skin layer made from genuine leather, manmade leather or fabrics by stitching or bonding. The skin layer is printed with selected patterns and colors. Thus the blind slat has a versatile colored and patterned surface. The skin layer may be replaced and the patterns and colors may be changed. Practicality is enhanced.

Abstract: A system for converting a sliding patio screen door into a self-closing door through the use of an easily attachable hollow cylindrical tube attached vertically to the outer frame of the sliding door. The tube contains a hole in the top cap that allows a fine monofilament to extend through it and attach to the inner frame of the sliding screen door. The monofilament is attached to a weight on its other end inside the tube. When the door is opened through the application of manual force, the weight is lifted inside the tube. Once the force is released, the weight is returned through gravity to its rest position, thereby pulling the door closed.

Abstract: Hardwood pulp rejects at a given Kappa number can be reduced by subjecting the hardwood pulp to specified cooking conditions at the end of cooking. In this regard, it has been discovered that s-lignin reacts faster than g-lignin and that there exists a higher proportion of g-lignin at the end of a hardwood cook as compared to the g-lignin present at the beginning of the cook. Thus, when cooking hardwoods, relatively harsher cooking conditions (e.g., higher cooking temperatures) at the end of the cooking have been discovered to decrease the g-lignin content which in turn decreases the percentage of pulp rejects at a given Kappa number.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide coated papers for newsprint inks having fast ink drying properties comparable to those of conventional newsprint papers, without stickiness, and having good reproduction and sharpness of printed images comparable to those of coated papers printed using penetration drying type inks; as well as processes for preparing them. Herein disclosed is a coated printing paper for newsprint inks comprising a coating layer containing a pigment and an adhesive on a base paper, characterized in that the coating layer on the base paper has a coat weight of 4.0 g/m2 or more per side and that the coated paper has an oil absorbency under pressure of 20 g/m2 or more and a Bekk smoothness of 75 seconds or less; as well as a process for preparing the paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a starch-based composition, characterised in that it comprises: (a) mixing a starch substrate with sodium perborate; (b) adding water to the mix of step (a) to form a slurry; and (c) pasting the slurry of step (b), provided that the method does not include, between steps (b) and (c), the step of adding an effective amount of hydrolytic enzyme to the slurry. The invention further relates to starch-based compositions prepared in accordance with said method, paper sizing and/or coating compositions comprising said starch-based compositions and paper products treated with said sizing and/or coating compositions.

Abstract: The temperature of the ceramic elements of a supporting or wiping strip that is assigned to a wire or a felt in a paper production facility, is controlled by guiding a cooling carrier medium or a heating carrier medium through the supporting or wiping strip. For that purpose, the supporting or wiping strip is formed with at least one channel, through which the carrier medium for heat or for cold is pumped.

Abstract: The paper web is passed on the production line between at least one pair of rollers, of which one is of soft material driven at greater speed, the hard material roller presenting a base roughness RA of less than 5 and along its entire lateral surface having incisions that are precisely spaced.

Abstract: Dewatering system for dewatering a web. The system comprises a former, a belt press, and a structured fabric comprising a paper web facing side and being guided over a support surface and through the belt press. The structured fabric runs at a speed differential relative to a wire of the former. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for feeding chemical into a liquid flow. The method and apparatus according to the invention are especially suitable for applications where very small volumes of chemical must be fed in precise amounts in large process liquid flows.

Abstract: A paper transporting felt includes a base layer, a first batt layer formed on a wet paper side surface of the base layer, a second batt layer formed on a press side surface of the base layer, a wet paper contacting fibrous layer including a plurality of split fibers split into fine fibers and a high polymer elastic material impregnating gaps between the fine fibers, and formed on a wet paper side surface of the first batt layer so as to allow the fine fibers and the high polymer elastic material to come into direct contact with the wet paper, and a hydrophilic nonwoven fabric layer disposed between the first batt layer and the wet paper contacting fibrous layer. In a surface of the wet paper contacting fibrous layer which comes into direct contact with the wet paper, the fine fibers are partially covered with the high polymer elastic material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an investment cast article is disclosed. The method comprises positioning an insert relative to a sacrificial form, the insert comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being disposed inside the sacrificial form and the second portion being disposed outside the sacrificial form. The sacrificial form and the second portion of the insert are coated with a material, forming a shell surrounding the sacrificial form and the second portion of the insert. The sacrificial form is evacuated from the shell, followed by introducing molten metal into the evacuated shell, thereby providing a metal form, and resulting in the first portion of the insert being disposed and bonded inside the metal form. The shell is removed from the metal form and the second portion of the insert, thereby resulting in the metal form with the first portion of the insert disposed and bonded therein.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a housing presenting an opening defining a rim surrounding a motor. A plurality of supports extend from the motor and a plurality of posts extend axially between a first end and a second end and interconnect the supports and the housing. The first ends of each post are supported by one of the supports and the second ends are supported by the housing with each of the posts being flexible for allowing for bending of the posts between the first end and the second end to allow for movement of the motor relative to the housing. In one embodiment, the first ends are upper ends and the second ends are lower ends and the housing includes an extension extending downwardly and a ledge extending radially inwardly. In another embodiment, the first ends are lower ends and the second ends are upper ends integral with the rim.