Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.

Abstract: Automated methods implemented in a computer system are provided that allow the translation of geometric shapes from a cutting pattern having a nested configuration to geometric shapes shown in an installed configuration and vice-versa. Methods are also provided that allow modification of cutting patterns based on various modifications applied to the geometric shapes therein. Additionally, certain methods herein allow cutting patterns to be automatically modified to conform to protective films of different sizes. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for optimization of the arrangement of geometric shapes in a nested configuration so as to substantially minimize the surface area occupied by the geometric shapes. Automated pattern manipulation systems implementing one or more of the methods herein are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for forming sleeve-like foil envelopes from a continuous flat strip of a sleeve-like foil material, comprising a supply member for supplying the continuous flat strip of sleeve-like foil material, a cutting member for making a cut in the strip of sleeve-like foil material over the full width thereof so as to provide the individual sleeve-like foil envelopes, as well as a discharge member for discharging the individual sleeve-like foil envelopes from the device. The device is characterized in that the cutting member comprises at least two cutting elements that are movable relative to the flat strip of sleeve-like foil material, each cutting element comprising at least one cutting blade extending parallel to at least part of the width of the strip, in such a manner that the individual cutting blades of the cutting elements form several partial cuts contiguous to each other in the strip of sleeve-like foil material over the entire width thereof in successive cutting operations.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus having an annular-shaped cutting head and an impeller assembly coaxially mounted for rotation within the cutting head to deliver food products radially outward toward the cutting head. The cutting head has at least one knife extending radially inward toward the impeller assembly. The knife has a cutting edge at a radially innermost extremity and a radially outer face that defines a trajectory plane for slices removed from the products by the cutting edge. The knife is clamped to the cutting head with a clamping feature that provides clearance for slices when traveling the trajectory plane of the knife.

Abstract: There is provided a punch tool lift spindle. More specifically, in one embodiment, a punching machine including a tool bearing, a drive spindle coupled to the tool bearing, and a drive system configured to move the tool bearing axially along a lifting axis and to rotate the tool bearing about the lifting axis, the drive system including a motor system comprising a stator and a rotor internally coupled to the stator and a spindle nut coupled to the rotor and cooperating with the drive spindle, wherein the spindle nut is at least partially disposed within the stator.

Abstract: A pressing structure for a hole-punching unit mainly comprises an axle, two wrenching pieces, a pole and two pressing pieces, wherein said axle is axially attached to a case of said hole-punching unit, with one end of said axle axially connecting to a control knob, each wrenching piece connecting to said axle near its end, said pressing piece having a spring coil disposed at its middle and pivotally connected to said pole, and said pressing piece having a pair of lapping shafts extending from a first side of said spring coil, and a pair of suppressing shafts extending from a second side of said spring coil, said lapping shaft leaning against an upper edge of said wrenching piece for said control knob to drive said wrenching piece to move synchronously, so as to let said suppressing shaft to press said hole-punching assembly and to fasten said hole-punching assembly.

Abstract: An endless rotation hoop knife for a splitting machine is disclosed comprising a front end embodied as a cutting edge and at least two openings for accommodating retaining members. The invention also discloses a transport device for a rotation hoop knife, comprising a housing and at least two retaining members which are configured to engage in openings in the rotation hoop knife. The invention further relates to methods for safe mounting and dismantling of a rotation hoop knife, in particular of a sharp rotation hoop knife. Due to the rotation hoop knife being provided with openings for accommodating retaining members, it is now possible for the rotation hoop knife by to be held by retaining members which engage the openings. In this way, when the rotation hoop knife is released on the splitting machine, the rotation hoop knife is reliably held by the retaining members which engage the openings.

Abstract: The invention is an attachable string tension control device for adjusting individually and simultaneously the pitch of each and every string of a plurality of strings of a musical instrument, wherein said strings are pre-tensioned between two critical contact points. The attachable string tension control device is comprised of a base for supporting the following components: a roller assembly for receiving the strings, and an adjustable pulleys assembly for adjusting individually the height of each string, and a string holding assembly for preventing the lose of tension of the strings. At a position between the adjustable pulleys assembly and string holding assembly there is a shaft rotatably connected to the base for supporting a plurality of adjustable cams for applying tension to the strings when rotated, said shaft having a handle at one of its ends (NOT SHOWN). Each of the cams including a pulley for decreasing the friction between the strings and said cams.

Abstract: A banjo tensioner is provided in which wave springs inserted between the flange and the nuts operate to maintain a constant tension on the banjo hooks. The invention also contemplates using a wave spring as placed between the washer that applies pressure to the rim and the top coordinator rod nut to maintain the pressure on the inside of the rim. The tensioner may also be used on a drum.

Abstract: Compressed waveform data structure is proposed which is suited for segmentation of a plurality of samples of compressed waveform data into a plurality of frames and subsequent storage of each of the frames. The number of bits per sample of the compressed waveform data is variable between the frames, but uniform, i.e. the same among all of the samples, within each of the frames. Each of the frames has a same data storage size. Each of the frames includes, in a predetermined layout, an auxiliary information area for storing auxiliary information that includes compression-related information to be used for decompressing the compressed waveform data, and a data area for storing a plurality of samples of the compressed waveform data of the frame with each of the samples comprising a same number of bits. Thus, respective start positions of the frames and compressed waveform data in a memory can be fixed at predetermined positions common to the frames, so that readout control can be performed with ease.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods and apparatus for understanding music. A classifier machine may be trained for each of a plurality of selected terms using a first plurality of music samples. The classifier machines may then be tested using a second plurality of music samples. The results from testing the classifier machines may then be used to select a plurality of semantic basis function from the selected terms. A semantic basis classifier machine may then be trained for each semantic basis function.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a beat and tatum tracker includes an accent filter bank, a periodicity estimator, a period estimator and a phase estimator. The accent filter bank is configured to downsample an input audio signal. The periodicity estimator is configured to determine a periodicity based on the downsampled signal. The period estimator is configured to determine a period based on the periodicity. The phase estimator is configured to estimate a phase based on the period for determining beat and tatum times of the input audio signal.

Abstract: A musical tone signal generating apparatus enabling a user to designate a desired chord in a selected key of a piece of music with a simple operation such as operating a numeric key. A chord assigning section assigns numeric keys with respective ones of numeric keys in a key of a piece of music selected by a key selecting section. When any of the numeric keys is operated, a performance control unit reads out, from a chord table, note numbers of chord tones constituting the diatonic chord assigned to the operated numeric key, and outputs sounding instruction data including tone pitch data. In timing in which the sounding instruction data is inputted, a tone generator generates musical tone signals according to the tone pitch data, and causes via a sound system a speaker to sound musical tones.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument including: at least one finger activated note identifier input button located in a primary playing zone; and at least one thumb activated input device located in a secondary playing zone; wherein the arrangement of said primary and secondary zones permits simultaneous operation of said at least one finger activated input button and said at least one thumb activated input device.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a dud is disclosed, which makes it possible to safely remove a dud from various kinds of guns used as long-range firepower when a shell is caught in the inner diameter of a gun barrel and thus is not discharged. The apparatus includes a forward driving means providing a propulsive force for forwarding the apparatus along an inner surface of a gun barrel, a press driving part directly connected to the forward driving means and having a built-in motor to provide a rotating force, a sticking means connected to the press driving part and extended to an outside to be tightly stuck on the inner surface of the gun barrel by a main shaft being rotated by the motor, and a pushing part having one end part connected to the sticking means and the other end part coupled to a cap that is in contact with the dud, and pushing the cap through a forward movement of the main shaft after the sticking on the inner surface of the gun barrel is performed by the sticking means.

Abstract: A straight traveling hydraulic circuit is provided. In case of performing a combined operation in which a fine operation of a working device and a fine traveling of a traveling device are simultaneously required, the straight traveling hydraulic circuit can allow the working device and the traveling device to operate independently, and thus prevent a declination or sudden traveling of the equipment. In case of performing the combined operation by simultaneously operating the traveling device and the working device, first and second center bypass shifting valves installed on the lowermost stream side of first and second center bypass passages are shifted by a pilot signal pressure that shifts a straight traveling valve installed on an upper stream side of the second center bypass passage, so that the degree of opening of the first and second center bypass passages is reduced to operate the working device and the traveling device independently.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus comprises a housing having a central axis; a plurality of radially-oriented piston-cylinder assemblies each including a cylinder supported by the housing and a piston movable within the cylinder, the piston separating radially inner and outer chambers within the cylinder; and valving and associated flow passages for individually controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the radially inner and outer chambers of each piston-cylinder assembly. The piston-cylinder assemblies are mounted to the housing for pivotal movement by trunnions provided with flow passages for connecting the piston-cylinder assemblies to inlet and outlet ports via the valving and porting.

Abstract: A piston 1 which is to be movably supported in a cylinder 11 of a pump 10 to be reciprocally driven is formed by a fluororesin so that it is not impaired by a corrosive liquid. A cylindrical outer peripheral portion 2 of the piston 1 has a thickness of 1 mm or less, and is flexible. The outer peripheral portion has a flange portion 7 in an open end portion via an approximately 180-degree folded-back portion 3. The flange portion 7 is attached to the cylinder 11. When the pump 10 is driven, the cylindrical outer peripheral portion 2 of the piston 1 smoothly rolls without producing deflections or bends in a gap between the outer peripheral face of a piston support member 15 and the inner peripheral face of the cylinder 11, while being in close contact with the two faces.

Abstract: A system for the selective removal of CO2, H2S, and H2 from a gaseous fluid mixture comprising said CO2, H2S, and H2, which system includes a first membrane section having a nonporous metal oxide membrane, a second membrane section having a CO2-selective membrane, and a third membrane section having an H2-selective membrane. Each membrane section has a feed side and a permeate side and the membrane sections are arranged in series whereby the gaseous fluid mixture contacts the feed side, in sequence, of the first membrane section, the second membrane section and the third membrane section, resulting first in the separation or removal of H2S, second in the separation or removal of CO2, and third in the separation or removal of H2. The process can be used to process synthesis gas generated from the gasification or reforming of carbonaceous materials for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide capture.

Abstract: A durable Pd-based alloy is used for a H2-selective membrane in a hydrogen generator, as in the fuel processor of a fuel cell plant. The Pd-based alloy includes Cu as a binary element, and further includes “X”, where “X” comprises at least one metal from group “M” that is BCC and acts to stabilize the ? BCC phase for stability during operating temperatures. The metal from group “M” is selected from the group consisting of Fe, Cr, Nb, Ta, V, Mo, and W, with Nb and Ta being most preferred. “X” may further comprise at least one metal from a group “N” that is non-BCC, preferably FCC, that enhances other properties of the membrane, such as ductility. The metal from group “N” is selected from the group consisting of Ag, Au, Re, Ru, Rh, Y, Ce, Ni, Ir, Pt, Co, La and In. The at. % of Pd in the binary Pd—Cu alloy ranges from about 35 at. % to about 55 at. %, and the at. % of “X” in the higher order alloy, based on said binary alloy, is in the range of about 1 at. % to about 15 at. %.

Abstract: An electrode wire retaining member for an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire retaining member includes one or more flexible arm portions extending from the body and formed of an at least partially flexible material. A flexible arm portion returns to a substantially normal configuration after being deformed. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a retaining portion formed on an outer end of a flexible arm portion and extending from the flexible arm portion. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a slot formed in the retaining portion and sized to accommodate an electrode wire. The retaining portion and the slot receive and hold a retaining body formed on an end of the electrode wire.

Abstract: In a TSA process of an at least two-component raw gas, to adjust for fluctuation in load, the cycle time of at least one method step is extended in the event of falling below the design load value.

Abstract: A degasifier is provided in which the deterioration in sealing property (deterioration in airtightness) is prevented while sealing members to be placed between a container and covers that compose a decompression chamber can be omitted. A degasifier includes a decompression chamber provided with a container and covers, and a gas-permeable tube. The container is a tubular body extending along the central axis. The covers seal the openings of the ends of the tubular body. The gas-permeable tube is contained in the decompression chamber in such a manner that a liquid to be degassed that has entered from the outside of the decompression chamber flows therethrough and the liquid to be degassed that has flowed therethrough flows out of the decompression chamber.

Abstract: A nonporous metal carbonate membrane for selective separation of CO2 from a CO2-containing fluid having a porous substrate having a feed side and a permeate side. The membrane is also suitable for removal of H2S that may be present in the fluid.

Abstract: A device for cleaning of an air stream (40) from electrically charged particles (aerosols), the air stream passing through the device, the device including at least two electrode elements (20, 21) that are arranged in planes parallel to each other and at a gap distance (d) between adjacent electrode elements (20, 21). The electrode elements (20, 21) are connected to a respective terminal of a high voltage source, and spacers (11) are provided between adjacent electrode elements (20, 21). It is significant of the device that the spacers (11) constitute electrically insulating material, through which material the air stream may pass, and that the spacers (11) are arranged in such a way that all air transport through the device must pass through the spacers (11).

Abstract: A pre-ionizer for use with an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The pre-ionizer includes two or more corona ground elements arranged in a substantially parallel orientation. A corona ground element of the two or more corona ground elements includes a substantially elongate body including a proximate end and a distal end and first and second projections formed on the proximate end and the distal end. The first and second projections retain the corona ground element in the electrostatic precipitator. The pre-ionizer further includes one or more corona charge elements positioned between two adjacent corona ground elements of the two or more corona ground elements. When a high voltage electrical field is placed across the two or more corona ground elements and the one or more corona charge elements, the pre-ionizer at least partially ionizes airflow through the pre-ionizer.

Abstract: A retainer for use with a corona ground element of an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The retainer includes a body and a retainer aperture extending at least partially through the body and adapted to receive a projection extending from the corona ground element. The retainer aperture is configured to receive the projection as a press fit.

Abstract: An electrode wire for use in an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire includes a wire portion of a predetermined length L, a first end, and a second end. The electrode wire further includes retaining bodies formed on the first end and the second end of the wire portion. A retaining body of the retaining bodies is substantially solid.

Abstract: A corona ground element for use in a pre-ionizer of an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The corona ground element includes a substantially elongate body including a proximate end and a distal end and first and second projections formed on the proximate end and the distal end. The first and second projections are adapted to retain the corona plate in the electrostatic precipitator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adsorptive filtering material endowed with integrated particle- and/or aerosol-protection and with protective performance with regard to biological and/or chemical noxiants, in particular biological and/or chemical warfare agents, the adsorptive filtering material having a multilayered construction comprising a support layer, an adsorptive layer associated to and preferably fixed to the support layer, and optionally a covering layer disposed on that side of the adsorptive layer that is remote from the support layer, wherein the adsorptive filtering material is additionally equipped with a particle- and/or aerosol-filtering layer. The adsorptive filtering material is particularly useful in NBC protective materials of any kind (as in protective apparel for example) and for producing filters.

Abstract: A system configured to clean a cylindrical filter having at least an opening therethrough the longitudinal center of the filter, the system including a canister, a fixation rod located within the canister that rotates about an longitudinal axis, a gearbox system connected to the fixation rod configured to rotate the fixation rod, a lid configured to cover a top opening of canister, and a means configured for continuous manual interaction to operate the gearbox system to result in rotation fixation rod at a high rate of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the temperature of a filter element. A temperature transducer, and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the temperature of a filter element while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the temperature transducer. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate temperature transducer and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of temperature values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read filter temperatures in situ allows improved Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) protocol compliance, since the temperatures of actual filter elements can be directly measured, rather than interpolated as is done currently.

Abstract: A composite barrel for storing wine comprising a polymer body, at least one removable wooden head for attachment to an end of the polymer body, each wooden head having an interior surface, the interior surface configured to increase the surface area of the interior surface of the wooden head for contact with wine to be stored, and a sealing mechanism for sealingly securing each removable wooden head to the polymer body. A wooden head may be used at both ends of the barrel for sealing the barrel and bringing more wood into contact with the contents of the barrel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable lid with filter for a drink container. The lid has an annular cover portion with an opening through which liquid can be consumed from the drink container. A container attachment portion of the lid is provided for removable association with the rim of the drink container in a snug, liquid-tight relation. A liquid permeable filter is positioned between the container attachment portion and the annular cover portion of the lid. The liquid permeable filter is positioned so as to intercept all liquid flowing from the container through the opening and hence to the mouth of the consumer.

Abstract: A hot beverage brewing apparatus includes a basket seat, a cup basket, a latch member and a resilient member. The basket seat has a through hole and multiple first protrusions formed in the through hole. The cup basket is mounted on the basket seat and has a downward conical bottom with a center through hole. The latch member is rotatably mounted in the through hole and has a rod, a plug head, multiple inclined guide surfaces that abut respectively on the first protrusions of the base. The rod is movably mounted in the center through hole, and the plug head is connected on the rod. The resilient member is mounted between the cup basket and the latch member. Rotating the cup basket moves the plug head upward or downward relative to the basket seat, which controls opening or closing the center through hole for bleeding the hot beverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (15) for foaming milk by means of external suction equipment (35), used as in accessory for espresso machines or similar domestic appliances. Said device comprises a fixed part that can be connected to the steam supply conduit (1) of said machines and an easily interchangeable disposable part (26) containing all parts that come into contact with the milk. The invention is characterised in that components of the disposable parts and in some embodiments of the invention even the entire disposable part consist(s) of thin-walled plastic tubes of the drinking straw type, which can be produced in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner by extrusion and subsequent thermoplastic forming. The use of the inventive device obviates the need for the inconvenient cleaning of conventional foaming nozzles and eliminates hygiene problems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roaster with an improved door structure and an improved charcoal ignition structure. The roaster includes a roaster box having a pair or guides fixed to an upper portion thereof; a heat generation installed in the roaster box to generate heat; a meat fixing means installed in the roaster box to fix meat to be cooked by heat generated from the heat generation device; a carrying means mounted to the guides to be horizontally movable; and a door mounted to the carrying means and moving horizontally together with the carrying means to open or close the roaster box. The door increase inner pressure in the box and restricts gravy evaporation. The door has stable movement structure and easy separation from the box since it is just placed on the carrying means. The door has a cooling function to intercept hot air in the box.

Abstract: A method and a device for operating a calendar machine for plastic melts, the machine comprising a downstream roll conveyor, the position of the roll conveyor being oriented in relation to a position of a roll of the calendar machine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an embossing system, methods for its use, and articles produced therefrom. In one embodiment, the embossing system comprises: an embossing apparatus, a coating zone, and a curing zone. The embossing apparatus is capable of producing an embossed film. The coating zone is capable of disposing a coating onto the surface features, wherein the coating comprises a well depth that is equal to or greater than one-half of the average height of the surface features. In one embodiment, a film making process comprises: heating a polymer, embossing the polymer to form an embossed film, disposing a coating on the embossed film, and curing the coating.

Abstract: Facetted impression elements are disclosed. The impression elements can be located, for instance, on an anvil roll and may be used during an embossing or bonding process. The impression elements include at least two chamfered surfaces that at least partially surround the top surface. The chamfered surfaces are at an angle to the top surface that lower and reduce drag that may occur between the impression element and a sheet of material as the impression element enters and exits the sheet. In one embodiment, the impression element includes a first chamfered surface having an angle of from about 5° to about 40° and a second chamfered surface having an angle of from about 40° to about 70°.

Abstract: A fiber optics/electrical conductors identification system including a printer adapted to receive generically colored (non-colored) heat shrink tubing and include printing capabilities for printing selective color indicia and/or selective alphanumeric indicia and/or bar code symbology and/or the like onto the tubing. A controller may be coupled to the printer to control the printer in order to selectively apply the indicia onto desired length segments of the tubing. It may further include the provision of length-way perforations to assist in tear away (without the use of tools) removal of selective segments of the tubing pieces.

Abstract: The screen printer machine includes: a base assembly; at least one print station having a support suitable for receiving a silk screen; and elements for moving the support relative to the base assembly. The elements for moving the support include: three coupling assemblies each provided with a moving member that is movable relative to the base assembly, sliding-connection elements for the moving member, and elements for moving the moving member; and members for controlling the drive elements for moving the three assemblies independently. The moving member of each coupling assembly is connected to the support by the sliding-connection elements along a direction that is fixed relative to the support.

Abstract: A carousel screen printing machine which includes a stationary column supporting a plurality of print heads; a rotatable carousel mounted on said column supporting a plurality of pallet support arms and drive means located at or above said carousel for indexed movement of said carousel about said stationary column. Indexation and registration is achieved using bushes on the carousel rotor to cooperate with complementary pins at an indexing station and at a registration station. The location of the motor makes the machine more stable during rotation and is easier to access. The registration and indexing system is simpler and uses fewer parts than in the prior art. In one embodiment an additional print head is used in association with a dual purpose load unload station.

Abstract: A more versatile film transferring device for transferring image-forming layers from a transfer foil to printing sheets is provided. The device includes a coating device for applying a colored adhesive pattern.

Abstract: The temperature of a machine, which includes a rotating cylinder, and at least one roller that rotates with the cylinder, is maintained. The rotating cylinder carries a plate. The machine is provided with at least one temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the roller.

Abstract: To make it possible for a printing press that operates by the offset printing principle to add additional information, including variable information and information that repeatedly changes during a printing run, to any desired place within the printed product, an add-on unit in the form of an inkjet printing system is provided. The unit includes an inkjet printhead mounted on a crosshead is positioned transversely to the direction of web transport in an operating position relative to a web of paper within the printing press in a printing unit or at least in the vicinity of a printing unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for printing a fabric. The printable fabric (11) is moved through at least one printing mechanism (10) in order to print a static or non-variable printing image. According to the invention, the printable fabric (11) is moved through at least one printing device (12,13) which is coupled in-line to the printing mechanism (10) in order to individualize the static pattern with at least one dynamic or variable printing image.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a driving gear bidirectionally rotatable by a driving source, at least two driven gears selectively driven by the driving gear, at least two swing gears connected to the driving gear to operate in combination with the driving gear and to transmit a driving force of the driving gear to the driven gears, a swing lever pivotally disposed to support the swing gears, and an adjusting unit to adjust a swing position of the swing lever.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for metering a printing fluid include a pump driven by the printing fluid. The printing fluid can be printing ink or varnish. A printing press and a system having the apparatus as well as a method for driving a pump, are also provided.

Abstract: A color filter (100) includes a substrate, a black matrix formed on the substrate, and a plurality of color stripes. The black matrix defines a plurality of spaces therein, and the black matrix includes carbon black in a proportion by weight from 5% to 55%, polymer in a proportion by weight from 15% to 95%, and additives in a proportion by weight of less than or equal to 40%. The plurality of color stripes are formed by a ink-jet process in the spaces. A method for manufacturing a color filter is also provided.