Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe segment including an outer and an inner pipe section, with the inner pipe section being positioned within the outer pipe section, and a support means supporting the inner pipe section in relation to the outer pipe section so that the inner pipe section can expand axially relative to the outer pipe section in response to temperature changes in the material being transported in the pipe segment. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a transfer line for transporting hot particulate material, such as iron ore fines, in a carrier gas, including a plurality of these pipe segments and to a process for transporting hot particulate material in a carrier gas in a direct smelting plant for producing molten metal from a metalliferous feed material, in particular between a pretreatment unit and solid delivery means in the form of lances for injecting the material into a direct smelting vessel.

Abstract: A flexible tubing having a PEX inner core is surrounded by a reinforcing structure, such as a braid. The reinforced flexible tubing meets NFPA Standards for the Installation of Sprinler Systems (13/13R/13D) in both residential and commercial buildings. The reinforced flexible tubing is suitable for a variety of other high temperature/high pressure applications. The tube's flexible characteristics facilitate its installation at a greatly reduced cost, especially in retrofitting existing structures. An adhesive can be used to improve the overall strength and stability of the reinforcing structure surrounding the PEX core. Optionally, a protective outer layer can be applied over the reinforcing structure.

Abstract: An insulated duct wrap comprising an encasing exterior film which surrounds an insulation material and which is configured to wrap around the ductwork, said exterior film having an aperture to permit the escape of air and a fastening system at each end for securing the wrap to the duct.

Abstract: A fabric blank, comprising a first yarn (10) consisting of polyamide or polyester or blends of any of these materials with cotton, is characterized in that a second yarn (12) is included into at least a portion of said fabric blank, said second yarn being polyether-based and thermally bonded to said first yarn.

Abstract: A yarn braking body is a flexible frustocone coat made from plastic material and has a circumferentially continuous braking surface which is defined by a part of the inner surface of the frustocone coat. The yarn braking body has a circumferentially continuous support part at the small diameter end. The support part is spherical and one piece with the frustocone coat and is made from the plastic material of the yarn braking body such that the centre of the sphere lies in the axis of the frustocone coat which axis is prolonged beyond the large diameter end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container suitable for holding paint or a similar fluid, to be sprayed with the aid of a spraying device, which container comprises a closed bottom and a circumferential wall, which at its under side is closed by the bottom and at its upper side comprises attachment means for detachably connecting to a lid, onto which container a spraying gun can be mounted, and is characterized in that the container is easily collapsible and the attachment means comprise a stiff raised rim, comprising first gripping means which can cooperate with second gripping means present on the lid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling a container with gas, gas being inserted into the container under compression. In order to be able to fill the container with a larger amount of gas than before and to reduce gas pressure peaks during filling, it is proposed according to the invention that electrically conducting stretched material is inserted into the container before it is filled with gas. Furthermore, the invention relates to a gas container (1), in particular a high-pressure gas cylinder, for storing gases under pressures exceeding 50 bar, in particular exceeding 200 bar, which contains electrically conducting stretched material (11). With gas containers (1) according to the invention, a higher filling level is achieved than before with a given pressure. Containers with a small wall thickness can be used without a safety risk because of a reduction of gas pressure peaks in the interior of containers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved automatic suction structure of a vacuum container. The structure includes a pumping unit, a power supply, a vacuum releaser and a vacuum detector. The structure allows for automatic air suction, automatic detection, safety power disconnection and continuous vacuuming as well as easy operation. The present invention guarantees improved quality and convenient operation.

Abstract: The liquid distributor includes a plurality of parallel spaced apart passages for receiving liquid, at least one carrier beam disposed transversely of and over the walls of the passages and at least one sheet metal plate slidably mounted on one of walls of the carrier beam in parallel relation to the wall. The walls of the carrier beam have hooks disposed in apertures of the passages and elevations disposed in recesses in the metal plate.

Abstract: The performance of photolithography chemical dispense apparatus is improved by placing the chemical filter before the dispense pump and providing a separate pressure control for the filter. This approach allows the system to utilize both an optimal dispense rate and an optimal filtration rate. A chemical source can have a first pressure source applied, and a second pressure source applied where necessary to control the filtration rate. The pressures can be optimized during calibration, and optimal pressures can be maintained using pressure sensors that monitor the pressures. A controller can model the behavior of at least the dispense pressure during a dispense cycle and can calculate an adjustment function to be applied to the dispense pump during a subsequent dispense cycle in order to optimize the dispense pressure (and hence flow rate) during each cycle.

Abstract: A universal funnel comprises a tapered hollow body and a tube-like enclosure. The tapered hollow body has an exterior and an interior and has a wide end defining a wide inlet opening and a narrow end defining a narrow outlet opening. The tube-like enclosure has an exterior and an interior and has one end defining an attached end and the other end defining an opened end. The size of the attached end of the tube-like enclosure is larger than the size of the narrow outlet opening of the tapered hollow body. And the size of the attached end of the tube-like enclosure is equal to or smaller than the size of the wide inlet opening of the tapered hollow body. The attached end of the tube-like enclosure is attached to the exterior surface of the tapered hollow body by first introducing the narrow outlet opening of the tapered hollow body into the attached end of the tube-like enclosure till the attached end of the tube-like enclosure is in contact with the exterior surface of the tapered hollow body.

Abstract: Provided is an inverted container holding apparatus comprising a securing member and a retaining member. The securing member includes a region configured to receive and secure an inverted container, wherein securing is enhanced by a resiliently flexible material. The retaining member may be removably attachable to the securing member to form a unitary structure or may be attached to a support member which is in turn attached to the securing member to form a unitary structure. A corresponding method of accessing contents of a container includes the provision of an inverted container holding apparatus having a retaining member, wherein the retaining member is configured to capture and retain contents that may vacate the inverted container after it is inserted into the holding apparatus.

Abstract: A spiral profile cutting tool for cutting a profile in a wood piece comprises a body defining an axis of rotation. Typically, at least two cutting blades are provided on the body. The cutting blades extend radially from the body about the axis of rotation in a spiral formation and have a variable radius defining a cutting profile for shaping a profile in the wood piece.

Abstract: A method for the production of a locally limited diffusion layer on a metal component is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of application of a paste containing Cr, Si and/or Al, and containing activators, to the areas of the metal component to be coated. The paste is solidified to form a donor pack. The regions which are not to be coated and are adjacent to the donor pack are covered with a diffusion-blocking powder pack. The component is heated to a temperature above 900° C. in order to carry out the alitation, siliconization and/or chromation. The method can be used in the production of turbine rotors.

Abstract: A nickel base repair alloy comprises a blend of about 40 to 60 wt % of a first nickel based braze alloy containing boron, about 15 to 35 wt % of a first nickel based filler material, and the remainder consisting of a blend of a second nickel based filler material and a low melting eutectic braze nickel based alloy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot rolled steel sheet in which it includes a steel having a chemical composition of 0.03 to 0.10% (the percent hereinafter representing % by mass) of C, 0.2 to 2.0% of Si, 0.5 to 2.5% of Mn, 0.02 to 0.10% of Al, 0.2 to 1.5% of Cr, 0.1 to 0.5% of Mo, and the residue of iron and inevitable contaminants, and in this steel sheet, at least 80% by area in longitudinal cross section has a martensitic structure. As a consequence, a high strength hot rolled steel sheet having a tensile strength of the level as high as 980 MPa or higher simultaneously with an excellent forming workability, and in particular, excellent stretch flangeability is provided at a relatively low cost.

Abstract: A wire (10) for use in a brazing or soldering operation has an elongated body (12) of a metallic material. The elongated body (12) has an outer surface (18). A channel (14) is formed along a length of the body. The channel (14) has an opening (A1). A flux solution (22) is deposited within the channel (14) and along the length of the body. The flux solution (22) covers a portion of the outer surface (18). A portion of the flux solution (22) is exposed through the opening (A1) in the channel (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hail-protection netting for vehicles. A common problem encountered in the automobile sector relates to the manner in which vehicles can be protected effectively and practically against bad weather and possible damaging impacts caused mainly by severe weather conditions such as hail. The invention is intended to address said problem and has been designed primarily such as to provide effective protection against same. In addition, the inventive netting is designed such that it can be quickly and easily mounted, removed and folded. Moreover, once folded, the reduced size of the netting enables same to be conveniently transported. The invention, which has three different embodiments, essentially comprises: a netting (1) which covers practically all of the vehicle; an intermediary body which is disposed between the netting (1) and the object to be protected, i.e.

Abstract: Provided is an annular supporter for a run-flat tire which comprises a supporting part and a leg part and which can support a load in run-flat running, wherein the leg part comprises a rubber composition comprising a rubber component which contains 60 mass parts or more of a conjugate diene base rubber such as isoprene rubber or natural rubber per 100 mass parts of the rubber component.

Abstract: A tire having a tread has at least one tread element with a multi-dimensional sipe formed in the tread element. The sipe has a width W, a depth Ds, and an effective length Le. The sipe has a first radially outermost portion with a constant effective length Le, a second transitional portion with a gradually increasing effective length Le, and a third radially innermost portion having a constant effective length Le greater than the effective length of the first portion.

Abstract: Tire having at least one structural element including a crosslinked elastomeric material obtained by crosslinking a crosslinkable elastomeric composition containing (a) 100 phr of at least one diene elastomeric polymer; (b) 1 phr to 50 phr, preferably 2 phr to 40 phr, and more preferably 5 phr to 30 phr, of at least one layered material having an individual layer thickness of 0.01 nm to 30 nm, preferably 0.05 nm to 15 nm; (c) 0.1 phr to 15 phr, preferably 0.3 phr to 10 phr, of at least one methylene donor compound; and (d) 0.4 phr to 20 phr, preferably 0.8 phr to 15 phr of at least one methylene acceptor compound. Preferably, the at least one structural element is selected from bead filler, sidewall insert tread underlayer, or tread base.

Abstract: This invention is based upon the discovery that elongated silica has superior characteristics for reinforcing rubbery elastomers as compared to conventional silica. More specifically, elongated silica provides a higher level of reinforcement for elastomers at the same level of loading. Accordingly, elongated silica can be employed to attain an equivalent level of reinforcement at a lower level of loading. This results in lower weight compositions and potential cost savings. Rubber compounds that are reinforced with elongated silica offer significant advantages in tires including reduced rolling resistance, increased tread life, and, of course, reduced weight.

Abstract: A fitting for use in fusion welding mating thermoplastic components includes a weld bead chamber to capture and conceal a bead formed as a result of the fusion weld. The weld bead chamber integrates the bead into the fitting so that the joined parts have a finished look without mechanical polishing or grinding of the completed piece. A stop ledge included in the weld bead chamber prevents over insertion of a pipe or other component into the fitting. A view window in the fitting permits inspection of the finished bead.

Abstract: A target piece for sealing mechanical penetrations in single ply roofing membranes is provided. The target piece comprises a left piece and a right piece, or a single unified piece. The left piece can be applied on one side of the one or more mechanical penetrations, and the right piece can be applied on an opposite side of the one or more mechanical penetrations. Alternatively, the unified piece can be applied on the one or more mechanical penetrations. Left and right curb elements are attached to a top of the left piece and right piece, respectively. Faces of the left and right pieces are sealed to each other and faces of the left and right curb elements are sealed to each other using an adhesive/heat seal, thus forming a pocket around the mechanical penetrations, and then sealant is poured into the pocket to seal the mechanical penetrations. Extensions are provided on ends of either the right or left pieces of the target piece to provide extra insurance against water leakage.

Abstract: A method of producing a structural beam (10) with openings located in the web, which comprises the steps of taking a universal beam, making a cut (18) generally longitudinally along the web thereof, making a second cut (20) along the web on a path differing from the first path of the first cut, separating the cut halves of the beam, and welding the halves together, characterized in that: a width of material or ribbon (28) is defined by the two cuts (18, 20) of amount equal to the desired reduction in depth of the finished cellular beam.

Abstract: A method for producing a fire protection glazing including at least two flat substrates and a fire protection element, preferably transparent, including at least one film or a film system which includes at least one intumescent layer and is disposed between the substrates. Several segments of the film of the fire protection element are applied to a first substrate, wherein the film segments cover the entire surface of the substrate which is provided with a fire protection element. Afterwards a second substrate is arranged on the first substrate including the film segments and is exposed to a high pressure and high temperature binding treatment which can be carried out, for example in an antoclave.

Abstract: Disclosed are: an electronic device for a tire which makes it possible to increase an adhesive force of an adhesive and to reduce a waiting time required for developing a sufficient adhesive strength; and a method for attaching the device. The electronic device for a tire according to the present invention is provided with an electronic component for transmitting information on the tire, and a case for storing the electronic component, and is configured to have a plurality of protrusions or at least one groove provided to an adhered surface of the case. This electronic device for a tire is pasted to a rim outer circumferential surface of a wheel by use of an adhesive.

Abstract: A tire production method and a bead member feeding device, enabling a tire production system for producing tires with different rim diameters one after the other at a predetermined tact time. For installing bead members into a green tire, plural sizes of bead members are stored in a container according to a production sequence including a sequence phase in which tires with different rim diameters are produced one after the other, and are removed from the container and fed to the green tires under production.

Abstract: A system and method for wrapping fabric around a mandrel including providing a drum of fabric and a mandrel, removing a portion of the fabric from the drum and securing the fabric to the mandrel, rotating the mandrel such that the fabric wraps around the mandrel, and applying pressure to the fabric as the fabric is being wrapped around the mandrel to consolidate the fabric about the mandrel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coating the peripheral surfaces of a large plastic television frame. The frame is mounted on a special metal fixture having a surface that complements the peripheral surfaces of the frame. Composite material on a foil having good abrasion resistance, good chemical resistance, selective adhesion properties and high gloss characteristics is bonded to the plastic frame using heat and pressure, but bonding does not occur between the metal fixture and the composite material even though the same heat and pressure are applied to the composite material and to the fixture. The bonding apparatus includes a conveyor system, a foil dispensing roll, a foil take-up roll, a heated roller and structure to move the heated roller so as to squeeze the foil between the roller and the moving fixture and frame assembly. A complete manufacturing system includes a frame molding machine, the bonding apparatus, an inspection station and a packaging station.

Abstract: An end of a sheet drawn out form a feeder is clamped by a pair of upper and lower clamping devices of two or more pairs. The sheet is drawn out from the initial position to the end position in a spread state. While the spread sheet is being tentered on pin tenters, another pair of upper and lower clamping devices at the end position is separated from each other and moved along the respective rails into the initial position. The end of the sheet drawn out from the feeder is clamped from above and below at the initial position with the upper and lower clamping devices that has returned to the initial position.

Abstract: A method for bonding a plurality of substrates includes performing a gas plasma treatment on the plurality of substrates, and performing a water plasma treatment on the plurality of substrates. Additionally, a system for performing low temperature plasma enhanced bonding includes a substrate housing structure having a substrate receiving volume, a gas source fluidly coupled to the substrate housing structure, a water vapor source fluidly coupled to the substrate housing structure, and a radio-frequency (RF) generator coupled to the substrate housing structure, wherein the system is configured to perform both a gas plasma treatment and a water plasma treatment on a substrate.

Abstract: A first workpiece comprises a compressor disc (2) manufactured from a titanium alloy forging. A number of second workpieces, aerofoil blades (4), also forged from titanium alloy are arranged for attachment to the disc (2). The aerofoil blades (4) are evenly distributed around the radially outer surface (8) of the disc (2) and the root (6) of each blade (4) is joined to the surface (8) of the disc (2) by hot isostatic pressing. To assist in joining the blades (4) to the disc (2), one of the surfaces (6 or 8) is modified by reducing the density by 50-70% to a depth of 0.25-0.5 mm. This is achieved by depositing a layer of metal powder on the surface. Modifying one of the surfaces (6 or 8) forms a compliant layer between the workpieces (2 and 4). When pressurised this compliant layer accommodates distortion during consolidation and also acts to disrupt the other surface to reveal virgin material and enhance bonding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bonding apparatus and bonding method which can prevent warping of substrates by ensuring a sufficient standing time following bonding of the substrates, using a simple and compact apparatus. Substrate carrying parts 1a are formed along the circumference of a rotating turntable 1. The respective substrate carrying parts 1a are formed so that these parts pass through substrate placement positions 11 and 12, a bonding position 13, pre-curing standing positions 14a through 14d, a curing position 15, a post-curing standing position 16 and a conveying position 17 as the turntable 1 rotates. After being bonded in the bonding position 13, the substrates move through the pre-curing standing positions 14a through 14d as a result of the rotation of the turntable 1, and are allowed to stand for a fixed period of time, so that warping is corrected.

Abstract: A method for remediating conduits and pipework includes the production of a resin-saturated fibrous tube for lining the conduits or pipework by impregnating a prefabricated fibrous tube or a tape with a liquid resin. The resin is a solution of an unsaturated polyester or of a vinyl ester in styrene and/or an acrylic ester, the viscosity of the resin being raised after the impregnating. Impregnating is performed by pulling the fibrous tube through a bath of the resin, or in that the resin is blade coated or sprayed onto the fibrous tube, and in that the liquid resin during the impregnating has a viscosity in the range from 200 to 20 000 mPa s and, after the impregnating, is thickened such that its viscosity is in the range from 50 000 to 2 000 000 mPa s. Alternatively, a fibrous tape is first impregnated and then wound into a tubular shape on a mandril.

Abstract: A seal between abutting cement segments is provided, the cement segments each having a top surface, each top surface being substantially in the same plane. The seal comprises an epoxy adhesive in contact with the cement segment and a woven member The woven member comprises carbon fiber bundles, each of the bundles are bonded to the top surface of the cement segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover sheet comprising a low birefringence protective polymer film and a layer containing a water-soluble polymer and polymer particles that promotes adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol). The cover sheet has excellent adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing dichroic polarizing films and eliminates the need to alkali treat the cover sheet prior to lamination to the dichroic films, thereby simplifying the process to manufacture polarizing plates.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate includes a gas-atmosphere applying unit for applying gas atmosphere to the substrate, and a light-exposure unit for exposing the substrate to light through a lower surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A carrier head for chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate includes a base and a flexible membrane extending beneath the base. The flexible membrane includes a central portion with an outer surface providing a substrate receiving surface, a perimeter portion connecting the central portion to the base, and at least one flap extending from an inner surface of the central portion. The flap divides a volume between the flexible membrane and the base into a plurality of chambers, and the flap includes a laterally extending first section and an angled second section extending beneath the first section and connecting the laterally extending first section to the central portion.

Abstract: A plurality of liquid chemicals are fed onto a substrate to be treated, which is held and spinned, and the liquid chemicals scattered from the substrate to be treated by a rotator are separately recovered in respective recovery tanks (16 to 19) by each chemical. A lifting mechanism controls lifting operation of respective fences (3a to 3s) which form respective recovery tanks (16 to 19) so as to recover the liquid chemical into a certain recovery tank, while at the time, inlets of the other recovery tanks are closed at that time. Such a lifting mechanism includes a fence lifting plate provided with a cams portions 29a engaging with the respective fences (3a to 3d) to lift the corresponding fence, and performs lifting operation of the respective fences (3a to 3d) by rotating the fence lifting plate (29) around the shaft of the fence lifting plate (29) by a motor (34) so that the liquid chemical to be recovered is prevented from mixing in other recovery tanks.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma reaction chamber in which a plasma is generated for processing. First and second electrodes are located in the chamber for generating the plasma. First and second RF power sources provide RF power to the first and second electrodes, respectively. The apparatus also includes first and second impedance matching circuits through which the RF power is respectively provided from the first and second RF power supplies to the first and second electrodes. A first plasma controller monitors plasma density and, in response thereto, adjusts the RF power supplied by the first RF power source to the first electrode to achieve a given plasma density. A second plasma controller monitors the ion energy of plasma species impinging on a semiconductor structure associated with the second electrode and, in response thereto, adjusts the RF power supplied by the second RF power source to the second electrode to achieve a given ion energy.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method and integrated system for removing a halogen-containing residue from a substrate comprising etching the substrate, heating the substrate and exposing the heated substrate to a plasma that removes the halogen-containing residue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device (5) to be used in a preimpregnated carbon fiber placement machine including at least one guiding roller (47) for guiding a band (21) of tows to an application head (25), comprising two filtering elements (11, 13) arranged such that a band (21) of tows supported by two plates (15, 17) joined with adjustable clamping means (29) for said filtering elements (11, 13) and means of fixing/separating them to/from said machine, circulates between them. The invention also relates to a preimpregnated carbon fiber placement machine with at least one cleaning device (5).

Abstract: Binding apparatus and a related process are particularly suited for binding digitally-printed sheets into booklets. The apparatus is adapted to fold individual sheets and then to apply adhesive to the fold line before gathering the sheets in a collator ready for binding. The collator includes either a rotatable or retractable finger that is moveable to temporarily inhibit registration of a first sheet of a new stack on a stacking area, as a previous stack is transported away.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for dispensing pressure-sensitive adhesive segments from a flexible carrier tape, through use of a dispensing apparatus including a dispenser having a substantially rigid wire frame. The dispenser includes a braking apparatus, operatively connected for resisting rotation of a coil of pressure-sensitive adhesive dispensing tape, which includes an array of the adhesive segments attached to the carrier tape. The dispenser also includes an anvil and a guide, for facilitating proper positioning of the coil of tape and reliable transfer of the adhesive segments to a credit card, or the like. The invention is amendable to use in low-volume operations.

Abstract: A window blind assembly includes top and bottom fixing seats adapted to be fixed to a support and having a first engaging portion, a headrail, a bottom rail, and a blind unit. Each of the headrail and bottom rail includes a pair of first and second clamp plates having opposite inner faces, and protrusion-and-groove engagement surfaces formed on the inner faces. One of the first and second clamp plates further has a first retaining portion to engage the first engaging portion. The blind unit has top and bottom end portions. Each of the top and bottom end portions is clamped detachably between the inner faces and between the protrusion-and-groove engagement surfaces of one of the headrail and the bottom rail.

Abstract: A cordless window blind structure comprises a head rail having an accommodating channel into which a cord-winding control device with an operational cord attached thereto and a fixed seat are mounted at both end sides with a movable seat situated there-between. The operational cord is also fixed to one side of the movable seat. Multiple lift cords mounted to the corresponding positions of a blind body and a bottom rail are guided into the accommodating channel and divided to extend from either the upper or lower side of a guiding post of the fixed and movable seats respectively and wind onto multiple guiding elements, permitting the operational cord to link in movement to the lift cords wound onto the movable and fixed seats. Therefore, the bottom rail is simply pushed or pulled by hands to easily and accurately adjust the blind body into a desirable collected or expanded position thereby.

Abstract: A dual layer insect screen assembly for fenestration units has a first screening layer for blocking passage of insects through the fenestration unit. A second screening layer is moveable over the first screening layer to provide additional shading, light reflection, and other variable optical effects, while still allowing ventilation through the fenestration unit.

Abstract: A roll-up door having a smaller service door therein is provided. The smaller service door pivots about a vertical hinged edge and enables an operator to move through the roll-up door more efficiently via the smaller and more convenient service door. According to one embodiment of the invention, a self-locking assembly is provided on the free end of the service door for holding together the free end of the service door so that it moves together as a single unit when the service door is in use. A method of manufacturing a roll-up door having a service door therein is also provided.

Abstract: A rolling door assembly for selectively covering an opening in a building includes a shutter roller rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and a flexible panel windable on and off the roller for movement into retracted and extended conditions, respectively. The flexible panel defines an upper portion having a first width and a lower portion having a second width less than the first width. At least one pass door frame is hingedly securable proximate a lateral side of the opening for movement between a first position, in which the pass door frame extends in a substantially transverse direction relative to the opening and a second position, in which the pass door frame is substantially aligned with the at least one sidewall.