Abstract: There are disclosed inventions relating to tubular hybrid metal/ceramic composites and the methods of making them wherein the ceramic chosen has a lower thermal expansion than that of the metal.

Abstract: A siloxane resin having the formula: (HSiO3/2)a(RSiO3/2)b(SiO4/2)c where R is Z, Z(CH2)n or ZO(CH2)n where Z is a phenyl or substituted phenyl group; n has a value of 1 to 6, a has value of 0.01 to 0.7, b has a value of 0.05 to 0.7, c has a value of 0.1 to 0.9 and a+b+c?1. The siloxane resins are useful in anti-reflective coating compositions.

Abstract: A hardening composition comprising: a binder comprising at least one of a hardening monomer and a polymer; hollow silica fine particles; and inorganic fine particles, wherein the inorganic fine particles has an average particle diameter larger than an average particle diameter of the hollow silica fine particles.; an antireflective film having an optically functional layer made of the above hardening composition; a polarizing plate having the above antireflective film; and a liquid crystal display unit or an organic EL display unit having the above antireflective film or the above polarizing plate.

Abstract: A polyurethane coating made by: applying to a surface a polyol composition and an isocyanate composition, such that a mixture of the polyol composition and the isocyanate composition is formed during the application; and allowing the mixture to cure to the polyurethane coating. The polyol composition has a polyol monomer having the chemical formula: R1 is a divalent radical selected from aliphatic, aromatic, and ether-containing group. R2 is a monovalent radical selected from aliphatic, aromatic, ester-containing group, ether-containing group, and acrylic-containing group. R2 is free of —O—CH2—CH(OH)— groups, and the polyol monomer is free of epoxy groups and amino hydrogens. The isocyanate composition comprises an isocyanate compound having at least two isocyanate groups. The polyol composition or the isocyanate composition comprises a water scavenger. The polyol composition or the isocyanate composition comprises a polyurethane catalyst.

Abstract: A phosphors spray and a method for spraying the phosphors spray to get a phosphors layer are provided. The phosphors spray and the method are characterized as: 1. A thickness of a phosphors layer can be controlled and adjusted uniformly by a phosphors spraying process. 2. The phosphors layer is thin and easy to manufacture, and further is suitable for a low electrical field or a low voltage within a FED. 3. The phosphors layer has high adhesion abilities to coat on a positive glass substrate or a positive electric layer of the FED, and a low resistance thereof to avoid electric charges accumulating to affect a lighting efficiency of a FED. 4. A solvent of the present invention simplifies the gradients thereof to diminish the costs thereof and practice into commercial use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved yellow iron oxide pigments and to their use.

Abstract: A method for producing a free-flowing granular material includes screening pumice and mixing it with sludge issuing from the biological treatment of municipal or industrial wastewater.

Abstract: A powder mixture for improving heat retention in cementitious or similar roadway compositions or a topcoat therefor. This powder mixture is a zinc and sulphur powder mixture. The mixture is added either directly into the roadway composition or is applied as a component of a water-based latex topcoat. The two powders improve the heat retention capability of the roadway composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber reinforced cement composition and products and a manufacturing process thereof. The fiber reinforced cement product and the manufacturing process are safe for human body, and, even more particularly, bending strength and dimensional stability and construction characteristics such as nail performance of the product are preferable. In other words, the fiber reinforced cement composition comprising a hydraulic inorganic material, a siliceous material and woody reinforcement, wherein a siliceous material is amorphous material.

Abstract: An inclination-adjusting structure is mounted on a lower portion of a table structure. A coupling bracket is firmly mounted under a table plate. Several slide chutes are formed longitudinally on the coupling bracket. Several positioning holes are arranged in a row between two of the slide chutes. A disk-shaped plate is mounted under the coupling bracket. The disk-shaped plate has an arc-shaped surface. Two slide ribs are formed on the arc-shaped surface in locations corresponding to the slide chutes of the coupling bracket. A positioning pillar is mounted on the arc-shaped surface in the same direction as the positioning holes. The slide ribs are inserted into the slide chutes if the coupling bracket is coupled with the disk-shaped plate. The positioning pillar can be inserted into different positioning hole. In addition, an angle of inclination of the table plate is adjustable by shifting the coupling bracket.

Abstract: A lock device for preventing rotation of a rotating portion of a piece of furniture includes a positioning device, an engaged portion, an engaging portion, a biasing element, and an operation lever. The engaging portion is rotatable around an axis parallel to a rotating axis of the rotating portion, and is engageable with the engaged portion when the rotating portion is in a position positioned by the positioning device. The engaging portion includes at least one engaging surface engageable with the engaged portion. The engaged portion includes at least one engaged surface engageable with the engaging portion. The at least one engaging surface is rotated while being moved in a direction of departing from the engaged surface in accordance with a rotation of the engaging portion by the operation lever.

Abstract: A pallet-type skid support for portable structures such as for washstands and commodes. It is made from polymeric material that is abrasion resistant and resistant to moisture and rot, in contrast to wooden pallets. It includes runners that are separably attached to the platform. The platform and runners are conveniently manufactured by the rotational molding process. Indicators of runner wear may be provided.

Abstract: A desk includes a top panel and at least one leg portion. At least one of the at least one leg portion includes a pole-shaped leg pole that supports the top panel and a leg support that has at least a part abutting a floor surface and is attached to the leg pole so as to support the leg support. The leg support includes, as devices to connect with the leg pole, a pair of sandwiching portions that abut the leg pole and are capable of sandwiching the leg pole therebetween and a fastening device that fastens and connects the pair of sandwiching portions in a state where the leg pole is sandwiched by the pair of sandwiching portions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-purpose variable height table-chair combination comprising: a variable height table having a table top, table legs supporting the table top, the table top is engaged to top ends of the table legs, and at least one set of height varying adapters removably disposed between the table legs, the height varying adapters configured to raise a height of the variable height table when engaged to bottom ends of the table legs; and a variable height chair having a seat, chair legs supporting the seat and at least one set of height varying adapters disposed between the chair legs, the height varying adapters configured to raise a height of the variable height chair when engaged to bottom ends of the chair legs, corresponding to the raise in the height of the variable height table. The multi-purpose variable height table-chair combination provides fast, easy, convenient and inexpensive manner for serving different purposes.

Abstract: A system includes a board having opposing surfaces and at least one leg connected to one surface of the board through a first pivotable fitting to allow the board and the leg to move between a first position wherein the board and the leg are substantially parallel and a second position wherein the board and the leg are substantially perpendicular. The system also includes a locking mechanism secured to the board through a second pivotable fitting at a first end and configured to rotate at a second end opposite the first end between a storage position extending parallel with the board and a work position extending perpendicular to the board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a table system with at least one tabletop plate (1) exhibiting a table underside and with at least two table legs (2). The table system comprises two distinct modules, wherein a primary module includes the tabletop plate (1) and two crossbars (3) interspaced with respect to each other and securely arranged on the underside of the table, and a secondary module includes the table leg (2) with at least two interlocking and bracing mechanisms (11), wherein at least one of the interlocking and bracing mechanisms (11) of the secondary module engages in each case into one of the crossbars (3) of the primary module, and said interlocking and bracing mechanism (11) operates according to the knuckle joint principle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various exemplary mechanisms by which external forces applied to doors and their locking mechanisms are deflected or directed away from the critical components of the locking system thereby preserving the integrity of the locking system and preventing unauthorized entry. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivery of a solid particulate fuel to a heating system. The present invention provides a lock-up transport system to deliver particles of solid fuel in a downstream direction while maintaining the position of the particles relative to each other. The lock-up transport system provides a linear mass flow of fuel through the gasification stages of the fuel.

Abstract: An incinerator includes: a furnace defining a combustion chamber and having a stack in fluid communication with the combustion chamber and having top and bottom open ends; and a flue gas-guiding mechanism including a flue gas conduit and a flue gas blower. The flue gas conduit has a generally L-shaped end portion extending into the stack and disposed between the top and bottom open ends of the stack. The flue gas blower is connected to the flue gas conduit for drawing flue gas out of the stack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for incinerating combustible material in the form of combustible waste generated during the production of cement. According to the invention, the combustible material is introduced into a combustion chamber and is burned by adding at least one first air flow while at least one second air flow is delivered in the area of the bottom of the combustion chamber. Said at least one second air flow is directed in such a way that the residues or remaining combustible materials located on the bottom are moved by the second air flow and enter in effective contact with the at least one first air flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thread feeding apparatus for an automatic embroidering machine supplying an upper thread from a thread supplying unit to a needle, comprising a thread tension adjuster having a thread contact portion allowing an upper thread to be at least partially wound thereon and be in contact therewith, and resisting the upper thread passing through the thread contact portion to adjust the tension of the upper thread; a take-out unit provided to rotate about a predetermined rotation axis, and rotated while holding the upper thread spaced from the rotation axis to put the upper thread on the thread tension adjuster; and a take out driver driving the thread take-out unit to rotate for at least partially winding the upper thread on the thread contact portion. Thus, the present invention provides a thread feeding apparatus for an automatic embroidering machine, which conveniently adjusts the tension of an upper thread and reduces work time.

Abstract: A chain-stitch quilting machine and method provide for driving the needles and loopers independently or out of phase, and particularly during the starting of a stitching sequences. Separate drive motors, for example, servo motors, drive a needles separately from the corresponding loopers, or alternatively, a single motor drives needles and loopers that are linked through a differential drive or variably-controllable linkage to move differently, for example, shifting the phase of the needles relative to the loopers. The feature is useful at the beginning of a stitch sequence, by driving the needles and loopers separately in a split start manner. The first stitches can be reliably formed by, for example, advancing the looper ahead of the needle to insure the looper enters a needle thread loop before the needle enters a looper thread loop at the beginning of a stitch chain. Then the needle and looper can be brought into phase late in the first stitch cycle and sew in a predictable fashion.

Abstract: Individual motors in a sewing machine of the invention are provided, for each of a plurality of machine heads, for individually driving respective mechanical components, such as a needle bar driving mechanism, thread take-up lever and presser foot mechanism. A plurality of rotary hooks are driven by a common motor. Even in a case where embroidering workpieces set on the individual machine heads differ in material between the heads and upper threads used for the machine heads differ in characteristic between the heads, the sewing machine can make, in a concurrent, parallel fashion, embroidery products of different texture suited for the respective materials, characteristics, etc., by setting independent stitch formation per machine head.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bottom thread supply device for sewing machines. The bottom thread supply device of the present invention includes a light source (500) and a light receiving sensor (110). When the light source (500) radiates light onto a bobbin (300), around which a bottom thread is wound, if there is no remaining thread, the light receiving sensor (110), which is disposed in a central portion of a rotary hook (100), detects the light, thus generating a signal to let a user know that there is no remaining thread. As such, when there is no remaining thread, the present invention automatically lets the user know this thanks to the operation of the light receiving sensor, thus preventing unproductive or defective sewing, thereby increasing productivity and preventing economic loss.

Abstract: An ocean-cruising V-hull catamaran is disclosed in which the hulls mirror image one another and each have a forward portion longitudinally symmetric with convex curves while the rearward portion of each has a concave, inside curve and said hulls are uniquely wide and high and contain a full-height walkway while said hulls are joined by composite beams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water craft comprising a kite-type element, which is connected to the water craft by means of a traction cable. Said water craft is characterized in that the kite-type element is equipped with adjusting devices and an energy generation unit, which delivers energy when the tractive force that is exerted on the traction cable is modified.

Abstract: A suspension system (2) for a boat (4), which suspension system (2) is for mounting to a hull (6) of the boat (4), and which suspension system (2) comprises a single accommodation unit (8) for at least one person travelling on the boat (4), and suspension means (10) for providing suspension for the accommodation unit (8) with respect to the hull (6) of the boat (4), and the suspension system (2) being such that it prevents or reduces shocks to the hull (6) caused by the boat (4) travelling through the water from being transmitted to the accommodation unit (8), and the suspension system (2) being such that it enables weight transfer between the accommodation unit (8) and the hull (6) for enhancing handling and ride characteristics of the boat (4).

Abstract: A method and system for ballast water treatment are provided. A vacuum is applied directly to an existing vent of a vessel's ballast water tank during the vessel's voyage. The applied vacuum is in a range of approximately ?2 to ?4 pounds per square inch. To further assure success, living organisms can be added into the ballast water tank to consume (i) oxygen dissolved in the ballast water, and (ii) food sources for selected organisms contained in the ballast water. No modifications to the vessel's ballast water tank are required as all system components are coupled to the existing vent.

Abstract: The boat hull includes a hull body having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the hull body is divided into a fore portion, a central portion and an aft portion, with a central recess being formed in the central portion and an aft recess being formed in the aft portion. The central recess has a substantially V-shaped cross-sectional contour having a height and a width that both increase in the fore-to-aft direction. The aft recess has a substantially rectangular cross-sectional contour and is in communication with the central recess. The aft recess extends in the fore-to-aft direction from a rear edge of the central recess to an aft edge of the lower surface of the hull body.

Abstract: Device for connecting an anchor line to an anchor, which anchor has a fluke and according to a direction of penetration can penetrate into an anchoring ground by exerting a tensile force on the anchor line, wherein the device is provided with an attachment means for attachment of an anchor line to the device and at least two attachment means for attachment of two fluke-anchor line connection elements which at locations that are spaced apart in a forward direction of penetration are attached to the fluke, wherein at least one of the attachment means is adapted for release by swinging the anchor line with respect to the device.

Abstract: A remotely controlled apparatus for transporting liquid, such as oil, toxic chemicals, or the like, in a tank of a sunken ship to a floating body, without leakage and a method performed by the apparatus are disclosed. An underwater recovery device (100) of the apparatus includes a supporting frame (10), to which a plurality of devices including a linkage (111) are fixed, chucking devices (20) for fixing the underwater recovery device (100) to the sunken ship (500), a grabber (30) for attaching the base plate (80) to the supporting frame (10), DTB systems 40 for attaching the base plate (80) to the sunken ship (500), thrusters (50) for providing a propulsive force so as to attach the supporting frame (10) to the sunken ship (500), a hole cutter (60) for drilling a hole for the recovery of the liquid, and a liquid recovery device (70) for recovering the liquid through the hole drilled in the sunken ship (500).

Abstract: A lighted orientation device according to the present invention includes an outer housing having a construction that is resilient, generally spherical, and defines an interior space for holding fluid. A directional indicator such as a float is positioned within the outer housing and rises to a top surface of the fluid for indicating an upward direction. The float is also constructed of a resilient material and includes first and second chemicals separated by a breakable membrane. The two chemicals react when combined to produce light, whereby a user may view the float and ascertain which direction is “up”. The lighted orientation device may be coupled to a digging tool according to an alternative embodiment such that a user may begin digging out of an avalanche as soon as their orientation is determined.

Abstract: It is to provide a method for growing an epitaxial crystal in which the doping conditions are set when an epitaxial crystal having a desired carrier concentration is grown. A method for growing an epitaxial crystal while a dopant is added to a compound semiconductor substrate, comprises: obtaining a relation between an off angle and a doping efficiency with regards to the same type of compound semiconductor substrate in advance; and setting a doping condition for carrying out an epitaxial growth on the compound semiconductor substrate based on the obtained relation and a value of the off angle of the substrate.

Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a silicon single crystal includes: a crucible for storing molten silicon; a pulling-up device for pulling up a silicon single crystal from the molten silicon in the crucible to grow; a detecting device for detecting a position of the crucible in a vertical direction; and a control device for controlling a pulling rate for the silicon single crystal by the pulling-up device, based on the detected position of the crucible.

Abstract: In a GaN crystal substrate, a rear surface opposite-to a crystal growth surface can have a warpage w(R) satisfying ?50 ?m?w(R)?50 ?m, a surface roughness Ra(R) satisfying Ra(R)?10 ?m, and a surface roughness Ry(R) satisfying Ry(R)?75 ?m. Further, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the step of preparing the GaN crystal substrate as a substrate and growing at least one group-III nitride crystal layer on a side of the crystal growth surface of the GaN crystal substrate. Thereby, a GaN crystal substrate having a rear surface with a reduced warpage and allowing a semiconductor layer having good crystallinity to be formed on a crystal growth surface thereof, a method of manufacturing the same, and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a coating apparatus, which has satisfactory operability at a time of installing or exchanging a spray nozzle, is not complicated in structure, and is advantageous in terms of layout. A rotary drum (2) is rotated around an axis (A) inclined with respect to a horizontal line, and has an opening (5) at one end on an inclination upper side. A spray nozzle unit (10) is removably attached to a swing arm (34), and the swing arm (34) can swing with respect to a swing axis (34c). Owing to the swing operation of the swing arm (34), the swing nozzle unit (10) can be moved between the inside and the outside of the rotary drum (2).

Abstract: A system for applying a sprayed coating includes a spray mechanism operative to spray a liquefied coating material; a target system including a rotatable spray target wheel; and one or more device-holding fixtures configured to be mounted onto the spray target wheel without requiring either an unattached threaded fastener or a locking pin. Preferred embodiments of the system are configured for thermal spray application of Tamper Resistant Coatings (TRCs).

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and methodology for dummy-dispensing resist though a dispense head while mitigating waste associated with the dummy-dispense process. The dummy dispensed resist is returned to a reservoir from which it was taken. Between substrate applications, the dispense head can be positioned to dispense resist into a return line. The flow of resist from the dispense head keeps resist from drying at the dispense head. By funneling the dummy-dispensed resist into a return line with low volume, for example, waste from the dummy-dispensing process can be mitigated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable wallpaper applicator for easily wetting and dispensing fixed lengths of pre-pasted wallpaper. The device is characterized by a single pan into which a movable hinged roller can be easily rotated for wetting wallpaper and an angled cover for easy drawing of the wetted wallpaper. The apparatus is meant to be constructed from lightweight materials (particularly plastic or polystyrene) such that it can be easily transported and used by a single individual. A second embodiment of the portable device includes a counter that gives a read-out of the length of wallpaper and a sliding cutter member for cutting defined lengths of wallpaper.

Abstract: In a measurement mechanism for continuously measuring a thickness of a coating layer, provided in an apparatus for forming the coating layer on a conductive elongate base material in a coating treatment base station while the base material is fed, a sensing portion for measuring a capacitance value of the coating layer is arranged before and after the base station, and tension applied to the base material at the sensing portion is set to be greater than tension applied to the base material at the base station. Thus, in forming the coating layer on the elongate base material while the base material is continuously fed, variation in a feeding speed is suppressed, influence of sway of a measurement surface in a direction of thickness at the thickness sensing portion during feeding is minimized, and a thickness of the coating layer can be measured with higher accuracy.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus is provided with a gas injection nozzle as a member made of aluminum nitride ceramics free from ittria (Y2O3) as a sintering agent. Since no ittrium (Y) is deposited on a surface of the nozzle, preferentially fluorinated portions are decreased. Therefore, adhesion with a precoating film is improved to thereby suppress generation of particles during deposition. Since the readily fluorinated portions are reduced, fluorination of the entire nozzle can be suppressed to thereby lengthen the life of the member. It is therefore possible to provide the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus capable of achieving a high operation rate and a high semiconductor production yield.

Abstract: A milking machine cylinder comprising a flexible element and at least one sensor element which detects at least a substantial weight relief of the flexible element in order to trigger a start signal for a milking process.

Abstract: This invention is an improved base for holding a removable bowl or liner, such as is used in a pet feeder. An elevating means, such as a lever, spring or fluid or gas cylinder, made a part of the base, and generally beneath the removable bowl or liner, raises the removable bowl or liner above the surface of the base to permit an operator a more sanitary removal of the used bowl or liner. The method of this invention permits the sanitary removal of a liner or bowl element from the base by an elevating means.

Abstract: A method of housing a gerbil or like pet. Sections of cardboard are formed into a first housing structure for the pet, and the structure is placed in a container whose walls are transparent or have openings through which the container's interior can be viewed. The container is closed after placing the pet in the housing structure, and pieces of the cardboard sections start to accumulate at the bottom of the container as the pet chews on the sections. Some of the chewed pieces form bedding for the pet while other pieces absorb pet waste. Once the housing structure is substantially chewed into pieces, the container is opened and the chewed pieces are removed. A second housing structure formed of cardboard sections is placed in the container, and the container is closed after the pet is placed in the second housing structure.

Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush assembly releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the fluid and/or liquid solution, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The fluid and/liquid is delivered directly to the animal's fur or hair while brushing the coat.

Abstract: A bird toy providing activity for a pet bird such as a parrot including an enclosure receiving a slide in which treats can be placed. The slide is retracted into the enclosure to prevent access to the treats and cannot be pulled out until the pet bird rotates one or more predetermined orientations whereat the slide can be pulled out to access the treats. Appendages are provided to enable gripping of the slide and enclosure to allow rotation and pull out of the slide.

Abstract: A pet leash apparatus is disclosed. The pet leash apparatus comprising a hand-held control device comprising a housing, a fluid reservoir disposed within the housing and a fluid discharge port extending outwardly from the housing, a fluid conduit comprising a first end and a second end, where the first end of the fluid conduit is releaseably interconnected with the fluid discharge port, and a collar comprising a fluid input port interconnected with a fluid spray assembly, where the fluid input port is releaseably interconnected with the second end of the fluid conduit.

Abstract: A gas temperature control system for maintaining a desired economizer outlet gas temperature across a range of boiler loads comprises a plurality of tubular configurations having surfaces that are in contact with the flue gas. Each tubular configuration, preferably, comprises a plurality of serpentine or stringer tubes arranged horizontally or vertically back and forth within the economizer, and each tubular configuration having a separate feedwater inlet. Heat transfer from the flue gas is accomplished by controlling the feedwater flow rates through the tubular configurations. In a temperature control system having two tubular configurations, the overall heat transfer capacity of the economizer may be reduced to maintain the desired economizer outlet gas temperature during low boiler loads by reducing feedwater flow through one tubular configuration and by overflowing the other tubular configuration, such that total flow of feedwater through the economizer is maintained substantially constant.

Abstract: A gas temperature control system for maintaining a desired economizer outlet gas temperature across a range of boiler loads comprises a plurality of tubular configurations having surfaces that are in contact with the flue gas. Each tubular configuration, preferably, comprises a plurality of serpentine or stringer tubes arranged horizontally or vertically back and forth within the economizer, and each tubular configuration having a separate feedwater inlet. Heat transfer from the flue gas is accomplished by controlling the feedwater flow rates through the tubular configurations. In a temperature control system having two tubular configurations, the overall heat transfer capacity of the economizer may be reduced to maintain the desired economizer outlet gas temperature during low boiler loads by reducing feedwater flow through one tubular configuration and by overflowing the other tubular configuration, such that total flow of feedwater through the economizer is maintained substantially constant.

Abstract: An improved vehicle cooling system is disclosed having the capability of controlling various thermal components of the system to effectively control the heating and cooling of an engine of the vehicle based on instantaneous vehicle and ambient conditions and also based upon predictive conditions. These predictive conditions can include information about the upcoming terrain of the route along which the vehicle will travel.