Abstract: A tamper resistant and evident, self indicating instant radiation alert dosimeter (referred to as SIRAD) made by encapsulating a radiation sensing system in a polymeric material is disclosed. SIRAD is made from many layers of polymeric materials by multi-step processes. The radiation sensing system of SIRAD is encapsulated in a polymeric media made by a casting or reaction injection molding process.

Abstract: A barcode or other additional document element is detected. An improved version of the barcode or other additional document element is generated. The improved version may be a different geometry (e.g., a larger size) so that the barcode or other additional document element is easier to read (e.g., with a barcode reader or other device designed for reading other additional document elements).

Abstract: The present invention provides an emerging security or authentication feature for objects (e.g., identification documents, product packaging, banknotes, etc.). One method recites: exciting an object with a first non-visible light, the object comprising first indicia provided with a first ink or dye and second indicia provided with a second ink or dye, the second ink or dye comprising an emission decay time that is relatively longer than an emission decay time of the first ink or dye, the first indicia and the second indicia collectively conveying a first machine readable feature when illuminated with the first non-visible light, with the second indicia individually conveying a second machine readable feature after emissions attributable to the first indicia fall to a first level; and machine detecting at least the second machine readable feature after emissions attributable to the first ink or dye fall to the first level and before emissions attributable to the second ink or dye fall to a second level.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing memory card structure comprises the steps of. Providing a carry has an upper surface, which is coated with adhered glue, and a lower surface. Providing a substrate has a first surface, which is formed with first electrodes, and a lower surface, a golden finger is formed on the substrate, and is electrically connected to the first electrodes. Providing a passive component is mounted on the first surface of the substrate. Separating the substrate and the carry. Providing a chip is mounted on the first surface of the substrate. Providing a plurality of wires is electrically connected the chip to the first electrodes of the substrate. Providing a compound resin is covered on the chip and wires.

Abstract: A receiving module with a built-in antenna includes a PC board, a radio frequency IC properly sealed on the PC board, a demodulating IC properly sealed on the PC board and connected to the radio frequency IC, a micro antenna properly sealed on the PC board and connected to the radio frequency IC, and a signal output terminal for sending out output signals coming from the demodulating IC, without need of resistance matching between the components. So this module is easy to assemble, taking only a small space, minimizing its size for convenient applicability.

Abstract: Herein disclosed an information processing terminal that is allowed to carry out contactless data transmission/reception with a read/write device by use of a magnetic field, the information processing terminal including: a data transmitter/receiver configured to generate an induced voltage from a magnetic field generated from the read/write device at the time of data reception, and sends a transmission signal to the read/write device at the time of data transmission; a signal processor configured to generate a response signal based on the induced voltage; and a load modulator configured to include a load of which value is changed based on the induced voltage and carry out load modulation relating to the transmission signal based on the response signal

Abstract: A graphical indicator provided on the surface of an object to represent index information includes a content part and a header part. The content part is spread with a plurality of micro-units and divided into a plurality of state zones. Each state zone is spread with one micro-unit and equally divided into multiple hypothetical sections. The micro-unit is placed in any of the hypothetical sections to form different candidate states. The header part is spread with a plurality of micro-units that are specifically arranged to provide header information used to recognize the graphical indicator.

Abstract: A reloadable stored-value card assembly includes a stored-value card adapted for use in making purchases, and a reloader card, separable from the stored-value card, adapted for loading value into an account accessible by the stored-value card. The stored-value card and the reloader card are initially attached together, each share a common bar code, and are each linked to a common financial account or record.

Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve is configured to produce a mixed fluid of a particular temperature from a first fluid of a temperature higher than or equal to the particular temperature of a second fluid of a temperature lower than or equal to the particular temperature. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body having a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, and a mixed fluid outlet. The thermostatic mixing valve also includes a valve member configured to control the rate of flow of at least the first fluid.

Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.

Abstract: A water heater has a modular control system. The water heater comprises a tank, a heating element, a first controller, and a second controller. The heating element is coupled to the tank. The first controller is mounted on the tank and has a first communication port. The second controller has a second communication port communicatively coupled to the first communication port of the first controller. The first controller is configured to control the heating element in accordance with any desired algorithm in an absence of the second controller, and the second controller is configured to perform at least one function in addition to or in lieu of the first controller.

Abstract: A water heating system has a controller that is electronically actuated. In this regard, the controller controls an activation state of at least one heating element by providing an electrical control signal to a relay. In one embodiment, the controller has an emergency shut-off apparatus that is mechanically actuated. Further various features can be optionally implemented to help heat related problems plaguing many conventional water heater controllers that are electronically actuated.

Abstract: A programmable thermostat can be programmed and configured using a set up selector keys or pushbuttons to enter set up modes and to move from screen to screen on the thermostat display, and using up and down selector keys to change the time and temperature settings within each screen or mode. The thermostat can be set into a master mode be depressing two of the selector keys simultaneously, and then the programmed settings of the thermostat can be electronically transferred to each of a batch of similar thermostats using a thermostat conductor in a multi-conductor thermostat wire such as the fan conductor. The thermostat can be toggled back to a normal or target mode for thermostat operation.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle (100) can be driven using both of respective driving forces from an engine (10) and a motor (80). A heating mechanism (120) of an air conditioning apparatus (110) uses thermal energy from cooling water of the engine (10) to heat the interior of a passenger compartment. An ECU (90) takes into consideration engine efficiency from the standpoint of fuel economy enhancement to primarily determine the driving force share ratio between the engine (10) and the motor (80). Further, the ECU (90) calculates a preset temperature corresponding to a cooling water temperature necessary for desired heating as well as a control target temperature in which the preset temperature is reflected, and corrects the primarily determined driving force share ratio to increase the share of the driving force of the engine by an amount according to a deviation between the cooling water temperature (Tw) measured by a water temperature sensor (98) and the control target temperature.

Abstract: A heating medium circuit (90) is provided with a plurality of circulation pipelines (40, 49) along each of which a heat source side appliance (11), a utilization side appliance (13, 45), and a pump (41, 42) are arranged to be capable of operation to cause a heating medium to circulate between the heat source side appliance (11) and the utilization side appliance (13, 45). A high temperature side communication pipe (91) establishes fluid communication between a part between the outflow side of the heat source side appliance (11) and the inflow side of the utilization side appliance (13, 45) in the circulation pipeline (40) and a part between the outflow side of the heat source side appliance (11) and the inflow side of the utilization side appliance (13, 45) in the circulation pipeline (49).

Abstract: A water heating system, comprises a tank, a bracket, a heating element, and a controller. The bracket has a hole and a notch. The heating element is mounted on the tank, and the heating element passes through the hole. The controller is inserted into the notch. Further, the controller comprises a relay coupled to the heating element and logic configured to control a state of the relay. The logic resides in a portion of the controller that is inserted into the notch.

Abstract: A water heating system comprises a tank, a sensor holding apparatus, a heating element, a bracket, and a controller that is external to the sensor holding apparatus. The sensor holding apparatus is coupled to an electronic temperature sensor, and the heating element is mounted on the tank. The bracket has a hole and a notch. The heating element passes through the hole, and the sensor holding apparatus is inserted into the notch. The controller is configured to control an operational state of the heating element based on the electronic temperature sensor.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed by which loosened railroad spikes may be re-secured in pre-existing spike cavities in reconditioned or repaired railroad ties, i.e. novel, facile, on-site, non-complex, miniaturized pre-packaged, clean, non-labor intensive, non-equipment intensive ways of bonding or polymerizing pre-existing previously used railroad spike cavities in the field for again receiving railroad spikes in a secure manner, so as to repair damaged spike cavity walls and prevent moisture infiltration. Frangibly encapsulated bonding agent or polymerizable resin placed in pre-existing spike cavities is preferred.

Abstract: Fastening for a rail and arrangement for fastening of rails The invention relates to a fastening for a rail for securing a rail (10) whose foot is resting on a concrete sleeper (16), comprising at least one elastic clip (20) having several legs of which at least one leg extends inside a shoulder (42, 44) or channel of a holder (24) that is connected to the concrete sleeper, and at least one further leg rests on the rail foot. For securing a rail to the necessary extent with simple design means and in space-saving form, it is suggested that the holder (24, 26) is arranged detachably in the concrete sleeper (16) or in a plate element resting thereon and is connected to the concrete sleeper by a bolt element.

Abstract: A sprinkler device incorporates a rotatable shaft having a cam, the cam having a radially outwardly projecting shaft lobe. A water distribution plate is supported on one end of the shaft and is adapted to be impinged upon by a stream emitted from a nozzle causing the water distribution plate and the shaft to rotate. A hesitator assembly is supported on an opposite end of the shaft, the assembly including a stationary housing having a sealed chamber at least partially filled with a viscous fluid. The shaft passes through the chamber, with the cam and shaft lobe located within said chamber. A rotor ring is located within the chamber in surrounding relationship to the cam, and the rotor ring has two or more inwardly projecting hesitator lobes movable into and out of a path of rotation of the shaft lobe, such that rotation of the shaft and water distribution plate is slowed during intervals when the shaft lobe engages and pushes past the one or more hesitator lobes.

Abstract: A fuel injector having an injector body defining a hollow interior configured to receive pressurized fuel, a first nozzle configured for providing a first fuel spray pattern, and a second nozzle configured for providing a second fuel spray pattern different from the first fuel spray pattern. The first and second nozzles may be configured to inject fuel supplied from a common source into a combustion space. The fuel injector may further include first and second needle valve members corresponding to the first and second nozzles, respectively. The first and second needle valve members may be positioned within the hollow interior of the injector body, with the second needle valve member being spaced from, but adjacent to the first needle valve member.

Abstract: Method for a painting spindle (see FIGS. 15, 16, 17) comprising a housing (3) and a spindle shaft (4) mounted rotatably therein, which is provided at its one, free end with a painting bell screwed onto the spindle shaft (4), a counter-torque having to be taken up during mounting and demounting of the painting bell by screwing the bell on and unscrewing it. The method is characterized by that the arrangement is designed in such a way that the counter-torque is transmitted to the housing (3) with free translation of the spindle shaft (4) in the radial plane being allowed but rotation of the spindle shaft (4) relative to the housing (3) being prevented.

Abstract: A method of reducing drip from nozzles mounted on a generally horizontally oriented supply conduit of an agricultural sprayer includes connecting the supply conduit to a source of pressurized liquid from the agricultural sprayer such that the liquid flows into an interior of the supply conduit, and venting air from the interior of the supply conduit as the pressurized liquid enters the interior of the supply conduit to reduce the amount of air remaining in the supply conduit when the nozzles are spraying liquid.

Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a level sensing spray applicator. In one embodiment, the spray applicator includes a gun that receives a liquid and a supply vessel coupled to the gun. The vessel includes a level sensor responsive to the volume retained by the supply vessel. In another aspect, a level-sensing supply vessel includes a level sensor responsive to a volume of liquid retained by the supply vessel, the sensor including a sensor element to detect the volume by sensing a resistance property of the liquid. In still a further aspect, a method of sensing a level of a liquid retained within a storage vessel includes sensing a first liquid volume, removing a portion of the first volume to define a second volume, determining if the second volume is less than a minimum volume, and generating an alarm signal if the second volume is less than the minimum volume.

Abstract: A stabilising and release system, for an agricultural apparatus (1) having a mounting portion (2) for mounting the apparatus (1) to a tractor, a pendulum (10) mounted on the mounting portion (2), and a boom (26) for spraying or cutting, which is pivotally mounted to the pendulum (10) at a pivot point so as to allow pivoting of the boom (26) relative to the pendulum (10). The system stabilises the boom (26) against movement imparted to it by disruptive forces which disturb the natural position of the boom (26) by proving a rigid damper (60) arranged between the support frame and the boom (26) and arranged to damp relative movement of the boom (26) and the mounting frame caused by said disruptive forces, the damper (60) has an articulated coupling (61, 62) which allows the damper (60) to articulate so that the damper (60) can follow the motion of the boom (26) thus damping any undesired swaying action caused by bumps and ruts over which the tractor passes.

Abstract: A check valve assembly has a valve seat for positioning in a passageway between a water supply and an outlet device such as a sprinkler head or a pipe section. A disc valve is located on the water supply side of the valve seat, and a separate actuator is movably mounted on the opposite side of the seat for movement between an operative position extending through the valve seat to hold the valve in the open position, and an inoperative, retracted position. The disc valve is moved by the actuator into the open position when the sprinkler head is located at the outlet. Release or removal of the actuator as a result of removal of the sprinkler head or other outlet device will allow fluid pressure at the fluid supply end of the passageway to urge the valve into the closed position.

Abstract: An energy efficient water sprinkler has a housing with primary and secondary water chambers each with a turning wheel for translating the force of impacting water to rotational motion of a central shaft journal. Water is forced through a central channel in the rotating shaft and discharged from the housing. A portion of the discharged water is directed to deflection fins on the outer surface of the housing to further impart rotational or energy to the rotating shaft.

Abstract: To provide a trigger spray that can spray liquid on a target place reliably. A trigger spray 1 that moves a piston 9 utilizing a pressing force of a trigger portion to spray liquid in a cylinder from a nozzle portion 8, wherein a cylindrical barrel portion 3g is disposed along a container axial direction, a hinge portion 3c is formed at the barrel portion on the side of the nozzle portion thereof, the trigger portion is pivotally provided through the hinge portion, and the trigger portion is hung about the hinge portion toward the side opposite to the side of the nozzle portion at a reference position thereof. The trigger spray where an O-ring 6 is fitted between a mouth portion 2a of a container 2 and an outer cylinder portion formed so as to hang from a supporting wall portion 3e of the barrel portion 3g downwardly.

Abstract: The invention comprises a handheld drywall joint compound and acoustic ceiling texture application device. An embodiment of the invention comprises an expansion bag within a tube. The tube also contains texture material, and as the bag is inflated in the tube, the texture material is forced into a spray device that is connected to the tube. The spray device allows the user to apply the texture material to the desired locations.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a handle (1) with a gas cartridge housing and the gas induction device (4) designed to be mounted on the cartridge and connected to the engine. The engine and the induction device (4) are connected by a flexible tube mounted on the induction device side on an end fitting (6) designed to be engaged in a base (7) of the induction device and to cooperate with means (15, 17) of the handle (1) of the apparatus designed to push the connector (6) against the induction device (4).

Abstract: An ultra low volume pressure independent spray head is disclosed whereby low flow characteristics of point source devices can be applied to larger wetted areas. Device uses elastomeric flow control where the emission channel is large enough to purge particulate matter from it's channels and the spray head has large enough orifices to allow the particulate to pass unimpeded through the discharge arena. This device is designed to utilize flow rates of less than 2 gallons per hour and can compensate for pressures between 10 and 60 pounds per square inch. Construction of this device is through the use of polymers, but other materials can be used as the design is such as to allow for a large variety of applications. This device can be used in the agricultural or horticultural application and is adapted for use in vineyards and can be used singularly or in multiple head arrangements. Design of inlet portion allows for use with flexible or rigid water supply means.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making secure an endpiece comprising the production of an endpiece with nozzle fitted on a fluid-guiding body. During the manufacture of the endpiece, surface irregularities (26, 28) are formed on the nozzle (16) and a guide body (10), and after the endpiece has been produced, an enveloping layer of plastic material (30) is formed by overmoulding, on at least a major part of the endpiece, in particular on the irregularities (26, 28), except on an opening (32) surrounding the spraying orifice (18) of the nozzle (16), the opening being sufficiently small for preventing the nozzle (16) from passing therethrough. The invention is applicable to spray endpieces for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: A nozzle for the atomized spray of liquid hydrocarbon feed in a fluidized catalytic cracking apparatus having two or more slots with at least one lateral slot wall formed at an angle of from about 30 to about 60 degrees from the axis of the discharge. Also a method of spraying atomized hydrocarbon feed/steam into a fluidized catalytic cracking reactor using the nozzle described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are injectors and methods for use thereof. In one embodiment the injector comprises: an inner tip, a slurry tip disposed around the inner tip forming a second flow channel, and a wear insert disposed within the slurry tip and in contact with the second flow channel. The inner tip comprises a first flow channel attached to a first supply conduit that can supply a first media to the first flow channel. Attached to the slurry tip is a second supply conduit, which can supply a second media to the second flow channel. The wear insert comprises a metal oxide.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive material application system is disclosed wherein both the control module and the dispensing nozzle are effectively provided with internal alternative flow paths. A fixed orifice is internally incorporated within the dispensing nozzle such that when the hot melt adhesive material is not being supplied to the dispensing nozzle and its discharge orifice, the hot melt adhesive material can be recirculated through the dispensing nozzle and the control module in accordance with controlled backpressure parameters which correspond to the supply pressure which is characteristic of the hot melt adhesive material being supplied to the dispensing nozzle and its discharge orifice.

Abstract: Showerheads with two or more nozzles configured to deliver water streams that converge at one or more regions. Prior to convergence, the converging water streams may generally retain a recognizable shape determined by the type of nozzle. Upon convergence, at least portions of the converging water streams may substantially disperse into multiple individual water droplets. The nozzles, or a face plate or other components joining the nozzles to a showerhead, may be selectively movable to selectively move the region or regions of convergence closer to or further away from the showerhead, or to convert the nozzles from delivering converging streams to delivering non-converging streams or vice versa. Some showerheads may further include other nozzles for delivering water from the showerhead in other modes, such a high pressure mode, a pulsating mode, a mist mode, and so on.

Abstract: A showerhead has at least a first set of nozzles and a second set of nozzles for discharging water. The showerhead discharges water according to one of multiple water delivery functions, where a first water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through only the first set of nozzles, a second water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through only the second set of nozzles and a third water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through the first and second sets of nozzles simultaneously. The spacing between the first set of nozzles and the second set of nozzles is carefully selected so that the third water delivery function corresponds to the integrated nozzles of the first and second sets of nozzles. As a result, the third water delivery function provides a coherent and balanced water flow resulting in a more pleasant feel.

Abstract: A blower assembly according to which a nozzle is attached to a base unit. The nozzle receives compressed air from the base unit and discharges it.

Abstract: A shredder is disclosed. The shredder includes a housing having a throat for receiving at least one article to be shredded, and a shredder mechanism received in the housing and including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism enables the at least one article to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements. The motor is operable to drive the cutter elements so that the cutter elements shred the articles fed therein. The shredder also includes a detector that is configured to detect a thickness of the at least one article being received by the throat, and a controller that is operable to perform a predetermined operation responsive to the detector detecting that the thickness of the at least one article is at least equal to a predetermined maximum thickness.

Abstract: A shredder is disclosed. The shredder includes a housing having a throat for receiving at least one article to be shredded, and a shredder mechanism received in the housing and including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism enables the at least one article to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements. The motor is operable to drive the cutter elements so that the cutter elements shred the articles fed therein. The shredder also includes a detector that is configured to detect a thickness of the at least one article being received by the throat, and a controller that is operable to perform a predetermined operation responsive to the detector detecting that the thickness of the at least one article is at least equal to a predetermined maximum thickness.

Abstract: A shredding machine is disclosed which is particularly suitable for domestic or office use in shredding papers or the like. The machine comprises a feed aperture arranged above an electric cutting mechanism, the feed aperture preferably taking the form of a feed slot. The machine is characterised by the provision of an actuating element which is moveable, preferably in a pivotal manner, between a first position in which the actuating element permits energisation of the cutting mechanism, and a second position in which the actuating element prevents energisation of the cutting mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device arrangement including a generator and a spray device in the region of a cutting tool whereby liquid is sprayed for binding cutting residue blown up during the cutting process. The cutting device also includes a liquid supply device whereby the liquid can be supplied to the spray device. An electric pump is provided as part of the spray device whereby the liquid can be sprayed under pressure, wherein the electric pump is electrically connected to the generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements. The apparatus includes a supply material having discrete elements and a transporter system downstream of the supply material having discrete elements. In embodiments, the transporter system includes: a high speed, inline blower; a material agitator upstream of the inline blower, the material agitator including a plurality of concentric rings with serrations on the upper surface of each arm, wherein at least one outer ring includes saw tooth serrations on the upper surface of the ring; a transmission connected to the shaft of the blower for providing a lower speed mechanical output to the material agitator; and an orifice substantially adjacent to the inlet of the blower for receiving the supply material having discrete elements. In embodiments, the apparatus further includes an applicator assembly connected downstream to the transporter system.

Abstract: A shredder is disclosed. The shredder includes a housing having a throat for receiving at least one article to be shredded, and a shredder mechanism received in the housing and including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism enables the at least one article to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements. The motor is operable to drive the cutter elements so that the cutter elements shred the articles fed therein. The shredder also includes a detector that is configured to detect a thickness of the at least one article being received by the throat, and a controller that is operable to perform a predetermined operation responsive to the detector detecting that the thickness of the at least one article is at least equal to a predetermined maximum thickness.

Abstract: A shredder is disclosed. The shredder includes a housing having a throat for receiving at least one article to be shredded, and a shredder mechanism received in the housing and including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism enables the at least one article to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements. The motor is operable to drive the cutter elements so that the cutter elements shred the articles fed therein. The shredder also includes a detector that is configured to detect a thickness of the at least one article being received by the throat, and a controller that is operable to perform a predetermined operation responsive to the detector detecting that the thickness of the at least one article is at least equal to a predetermined maximum thickness.

Abstract: A mineral breaker 10 including a row of side-by-side breaker drum assemblies 30 having radially projecting breaker teeth 38. The row includes at least four breaker drum assemblies 30 arranged to define an inner pair DB of adjacent breaker drum assemblies 30a located in-between a pair of outer breaker drum assemblies. The inner pair of breaker drum assemblies 30a defines therebetween a mineral deposit region DM for receiving mineral in-flow. The breaker drum assemblies 30a of said inner pair DB of breaker drum assemblies being rotated in opposite directions such that, in use, breaker teeth 38 on each of said inner breaker drum assemblies 30a act upon mineral being deposited in said deposit region DM to cause agitation of the deposited mineral in-flow in order to encourage undersized mineral to pass therebetween whilst preventing oversized mineral passing therebetween.

Abstract: A distribution structure of a vertical shaft impact crusher includes a core having a hole into which a vertical shaft is inserted. A distribution member for horizontally distributing an aggregate that is vertically provided to the crusher is fused on an outer face of the core. The distribution member includes a plurality of clustered scrapped tips including hard metal, and a fusion material interposed between the scrapped tips to connect the scrapped tips to each other.

Abstract: A fishing reel end plate may comprise a unitary disk having a generally central opening between a frame facing side and an exterior side thereof, a bridge proximate the frame facing side thereof and a wall joining a fundus and the exterior side thereof defining a first cavity open at the exterior side. The bridge may have a hole spaced apart from a generally central opening for receiving a stud. The unitary disk may have a second cavity open at the frame facing side and separated from the first cavity by a common portion of the wall, and the common wall portion may have an opening between the first and second cavities. The end plate may be mounted to the frame of a fishing reel.

Abstract: Provided a side cover detachable apparatus of a dual bearing reel for fishing. The apparatus includes a boss, a rod, and a spring. The boss is provided within a side cover, has a stop hole at a center, and has a slope surface around a front end. The rod moves to the left/right with passing through a reel frame and the side cover, and is selectively inserted into the stop hole of the boss. The spring is fitted around the rod and elastically supports left/right movement of the rod.