Abstract: An external drum platesetter, including: two or more drums aligned along a same rotational axis for supporting one or more printing plates; one or more rails positioned parallel to the rotational axis of the drums; a single imaging head mounted on and moveable along the one or more rails, where the imaging head includes a laser source or ink jets for transferring an image to the one or more printing plates; one or more motors for rotating the drums together or individually; and a computer for controlling operation of the platesetter in accordance with instructions stored or transferred to the computer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting operating data from machines used in the printing industry, in particular from printing presses, is disclosed. At least one machine linked to a control device, or an operating data collection device, automatically transmits data during operation of the machine to the control device, or the operating data collection device, and a time frame for operating data collection is generated automatically from the machine data such that machine activity time intervals about the operating time of the machine on the one hand and machine downtime intervals on the other hand are derived from the machine data. Reasons for downtime are automatically assigned to the established machine downtime intervals and/or can be assigned semi-automatically.

Abstract: A method for controlling an inking unit of a printing press, in particular a sheet-processing offset printing press, having at least one ink metering element and a control unit, includes changing over the ink metering element from a first ink amount metering to a second ink amount metering for a desired inking to be achieved, and setting the ink metering element with the control unit to a temporary third ink amount metering at least for a time period during a non-steady-state phase of the inking unit before the desired inking is achieved. The control unit processes at least one value of a current actual inking which is, in particular, a corrected value of a measured non-steady-state actual inking, during the non-steady-state phase of the inking unit for determining the temporary third ink amount metering.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for registration of a lithographic plate includes a means for ensuring that the plate is in contact with registration pins on imaging and bending devices and a means for finely adjusting an initial position of the plate with respect to registration pins on the bender to bring the plate in registration with the specified plate lock-up position on the press cylinder. Three separate electrical circuits ensure that the plate is in contact with the registration pins if each separate circuit is able to conduct current between the respective pins and the plate. The fine adjustment is accomplished by rotation of eccentric registration pins until the plate is within tolerance.

Abstract: An imprint circuit patterning technique that shrinks the minimum feature dimension of circuit features formed on plastic substrates is provided. The imprint circuit patterning technique may be applied to the fabrication of LCDs, particularly LCDs including integral touch sensing. Substrates having patterned substantially transparent electrodes for use with such touch-sensing LCDs and the touch-sensing LCDs are also provided.

Abstract: A training grenade includes a main body, a cartridge chamber removably connected to the main body, a firing pin mechanism for actuating the cartridge and a toggle for operating the firing pin mechanism, the toggle being contained within the main body.

Abstract: A long range electrified projectile immobilization system is mainly comprised of a launching device, a projectile and a high voltage electric pulse current generator. The projectile has two rotary arms which can rotate around hinges on the projectile head at an arc toward the target, there are two pointed electrodes affixed on the rear end of the two rotary arms, these two pointed electrodes are connected to the high voltage electric pulse current generator by two trailing wires. There is also an electric arc sensitive deploying squib inside the projectile and interlock with the two rotary arms, so that these two rotary arms can not separated from each other until the deploying squib is destroyed or removed from the projectile.

Abstract: A method for cleaning ballast of a track comprising rails extending in a longitudinal direction is executed by means of a ballast cleaning machine having a machine frame supported on on-track undercarriages. The machine includes a cleaning chain with a chain cross member extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. At the start of the cleaning process, an on-track undercarriage situated immediately ahead of the cleaning chain, with regard to a working direction of the ballast cleaning machine, is lifted off the track. The rails are severed, and the track is lifted, after which the chain cross member of the cleaning chain is positioned underneath the track. Finally, the on-track undercarriage is set down upon the track again.

Abstract: A track tamping machine has a machine frame extending in a longitudinal direction and tamping units mounted to the machine frame. A first or upper transverse guide extends in a transverse direction perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. Two sliding blocks are mounted for displacement in the transverse direction independently of one another on the upper transverse guide. A second or lower transverse guide is positioned vertically below the upper transverse guide and parallel thereto. The lower transverse guide is mounted in the sliding blocks for displacement relative thereto in the transverse direction. Two inner unit frames are connected to a respective one of the sliding blocks and support a tamping unit in each case. Two outer unit frames are positioned in each case farther from a vertical machine center line—with regard to the transverse direction—than an adjacent one of the inner unit frames and support a respective tamping unit.

Abstract: A track mounted machine is capable of inserting a previously positioned tie plate between a rail and underlying cross tie of a railway. The machine preferably is also capable of lifting the rail from the tie prior to tie plate insertion and/or, is capable of operating on both rails of a railway simultaneously. The preferred embodiment includes two tie plate inserter assemblies mounted on a common workhead. Each tie plate inserter assembly includes a pusher that can be moved, under control of an operator stationed on the machine, vertically and longitudinally of the rails so as to be aligned with a field end of the tie plate. The pusher can then be actuated to push the tie plate laterally under the rail.

Abstract: A tour and leisure cart management system capable of allowing large numbers of tourists to access nature reserves without damaging ecologically sensitive areas. The cart system is installed in areas having excellent views, places where various memorials or educational materials are displayed, nature reserves where wildlife lives and access is restricted, undeveloped areas that are difficult to access, swamps which are difficult to access using typical vehicles and so on, in order to enable tours of various natural features, animals, plants and educational materials, without incurring high construction costs for road construction and rail installation.

Abstract: A modular friction drive system and method for use with a palletized conveyor. The drive system includes drive assemblies located at opposite sides of both a load end and unload end of the palletized conveyor. Each drive assembly comprises at least one drive unit and at least on take-up unit, which are connected by a drive belt. One or more idler units may reside between the drive unit(s) and take-up unit(s). Each drive assembly is provided with an actuating means for pressing the drive belt tightly against the side walls of the conveyor pallets. Each of the drive unit, take-up unit, and idler unit is preferably modular in nature and can, therefore, be added to or removed from a drive assembly independently of the other unit(s).

Abstract: A transport installation with a continuous running aerial rope supports chairs and gondola cars coupled by detachable grips. The rope extends in a closed loop between two bull-wheels, with an up-line and a down-line. The installation presents loading/unloading terminals provided at least at the ends of said lines. One of the terminals comprises a transfer circuit connecting the up-line and the down-line, with a slowing-down section equipped with a slowing-down device, a speeding-up section equipped with a propelling device, connected by a run-through section with a low running speed equipped with a driving device of the vehicles. The transfer circuit comprises a continuous running speed regulating section equipped with a speed regulating means that is able to vary the time required by the cars and the chairs to pass through the speed regulating section, to impose a first predetermined running speed of the cars and a second predetermined running speed of the chairs.

Abstract: An energy converting system is comprised of a track, a controller, and a magnetized body located on the track and including an energy converting unit. The track comprises electrically connected coil windings spaced apart in a series way along the track to form a 3-phase linear stator. The controller is electrically connected with the linear stator and generates a combination waveform consisting of a multi-phase propulsion signal and a power signal. The propulsion and power signals are at different frequencies. The propulsion signal causes the interaction of the magnetized body with the linear stator, thus propelling the magnetized body along the track. The energy converting unit comprises electrically connected energy consuming means and at least one pick-up coil inductively coupled to the linear stator, thus providing power to the energy consuming means.

Abstract: An anti-spin, anti-drift module for a railroad car plug door locking mechanism of the type having a gear segment, connecting bars and pipe assemblies operated by rotation of said gear segment, a main bearing plate, a bearing cover plate and an operating handle. The module includes a pinion shaft, a pinion gear mounted on the pinion shaft for movement along and rotation with the pinion shaft. Spring washers are positioned on opposite sides of the pinion gear with the spring washers exerting thrust against the pinion gear to retard its rotation. A tubular housing receives the pinion shaft, pinion gear, spring washers and a friction disk and thrust disk acted upon by the spring washers. Bushing caps enclose the tubular housing. An arcuate slot sized to receive a portion of the gear segment is formed in the tubular housing in meshing engagement with the pinion gear. An arm is attached to the tubular housing to secure the tubular housing against rotation.

Abstract: For a transportation machine such as a railway vehicle, a space for a driver is secured while collision energy is absorbed at a time of collision with a large obstacle, and entry of a flying object into a driving cab is prevented by a rigid structure at a time of collision with the flying object. Windows 40, 40 are provided in a flying object barrier plate 50 provided at a tip end portion of a driving cab 25, and energy absorbing members 100, 100 are penetrated through the windows 40, 40 to be disposed in a form extending outward of the flying object barrier plate 50 from an inside of the driving cab 25. The energy absorbing members 100, 100 of a large absorbing capacity can be efficiently disposed by utilizing a space of the driving cab 25 provided in a vehicle body. A beam member of a crushable zone 11a including the flying object barrier plate 50 is firmly placed and can be connected to a survival zone 10.

Abstract: The invention provides release agent dispersions for producing polyurethane moldings, substantially comprising A) at least one agent having release activity, from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) at least one bismuth carboxylate, and C) organic solvent, and, if desired, D) typical auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: An additive comprising an acetylene glycol or ethylene oxide/propylene oxide adduct of acetylene glycol and a sulfur-containing surfactant is added to a dye and water to form an ink composition which exhibits good wetting, penetrating and dispersing properties due to a reduced dynamic surface tension and complies with the environmental problem.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid composition including a pigment and a stimuli-responsive dispersant, the pigment being contained in the liquid composition in a dispersed state, the process including (1) obtaining a solution dissolving the pigment in a first solvent and (2) mixing the solution with a second solvent, wherein the stimuli-responsive dispersant is contained in at least one solvent of the first and second solvents. The first solvent is an aprotic solvent. The second solvent is water or an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal ink composition for inkjet printing, more particularly to a metal ink composition which includes 20 to 85 weight % of metal nanoparticles and 15 to 80 weight % of organic solvent, where the organic solvent is made of an ethylene glycol-based ether or a mixed solvent including an ethylene glycol-based ether. The invention provides a metal ink composition in which an organic solvent suited for an inkjet head is used to improve the ejection, storage, and viscosity properties of the ink.

Abstract: A self-foaming bone cement is described herein. In one variation, the bone cements include a self setting calcium phosphate cement formulation which when cured, forms macroscopic pores of varying sizes and densities with sufficient surface area to provide substantial regions for bone turnover.

Abstract: In order to produce a dental cast product having the flat surface, by blending a dispersant with a phosphate-based investing material to improve the dispersability of an aggregate powder and a binder powder so as to prevent a agglomeration of the aggregate powder and the binder powder thereby forming a wall surface of an cavity in a mold to be flat, and also to make more various kinds of powders available for the aggregate powder without restriction to quartz, cristobalite and tridymite, the phosphate-based dental investing material comprising a mixed powder including an aggregate powder and a phosphate-based binder powder, and a liquid, with an alkaline metal salt of phosphoric acid being added to at least one of the mixed powder and the liquid.

Abstract: A composition is for use with fabricating a ceramic composite stiffening member that defines a T-section. The stiffening member includes a web portion, at least one flange portion, a radius region disposed between the web portion and the at least one flange portion, and a skin member that is secured to the at least one flange portion and the radius region. The composition is a pliable mixture of refractory particles, plasticizers, silica-yielding polymers, and solvents that is applied along the radius region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition for cans comprising 100 parts by mass of a neutralized acrylic resin-modified epoxy resin (A), and from 1 to 50 parts by mass of anionic polymer crosslinked fine particles (B), (A) and (B) being dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the anionic polymer fine particles (B) are polymer fine particles comprising a polymer having an acid value of from 10 to 120 mg KOH/g and being produced by polymerizing radically polymerizable unsaturated monomers comprising from 2 to 30% by mass of a carboxyl group-containing radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b1), from 2 to 30% by mass of a polyvinyl compound (b2) and from 40 to 96% by mass of other radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b3) in the presence of water.

Abstract: A table structure comprises: a table body having a table plate and a table post; a transmission mounted inside the table post; a platform mounted on the table plate, the platform being connected with the transmission and divided into a plurality of divisions; a plurality of control boxes located on the table plate, the control boxes being connected to a control circuit, the control circuit being connected to the transmission; and a plurality of control buttons mounted inside the control boxes such that the rotation of the platform can be controlled to facilitate the eating of dishes by pressing the control buttons inside the control boxes after the dishes are placed on the platform.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a reversibly mountable or attachable, portable work-tray system, a method of making, and method of using the same, wherein the work tray is easily reversibly mountable onto and demountable from a beam-mounted position such as an external-arm or beam vehicle lift.

Abstract: Tray tables adapted to support, among other things, certain portable electronic devices while in use are detailed. The tables may include multiple sections designed to move relative to horizontal bases. When not needed, the moveable sections may be stowed in recesses in upper surfaces of the bases.

Abstract: A load-bearing platform that includes a base and a lity of legs extending from one side of the base, the load bearing platform is at least partly made expandable polymer matrix that includes an polymer of a polyolefin and in situ polymerized aromatic monomers.

Abstract: In one example, a pallet is disclosed comprising a first pallet comprising a first side wall. The first wall has a length and a first groove lying in a plane and extending along the entire length. A second pallet comprising a second side wall is adjacent to the first side wall. The second side wall has a second length and a second groove lying in the plane and extending along the entire second length. The second groove faces the first groove and is aligned with the first groove in the plane, along the entire first and second lengths. A connecting member is within the aligned first and second grooves to connect the first and second pallets. Two unit, four unit, and larger pallets may be made. A method of using such pallets is also described.

Abstract: A shipping unit includes a rack cabinet, computerized devices and a pallet. The computerized devices are mounted within the rack cabinet. The rack cabinet is mounted on the pallet. The pallet includes layers of sheets of structural material and a layer of blocks of vibration dampening padding between first and second ones of the layers of sheets of structural material. Each block of vibration dampening padding includes a lower rectangular portion and an upper tapered portion.

Abstract: A lightweight turf pallet is formed of High Density Polyethylene and is formed by a twin-skin vacuum molding process under high pressure. The pallet has top and bottom faces each with an array of frusto-conical cavities formed in rows on each face, the cavities on opposed faces being coaxial and joined at their apices to form a web therebetween. A system for constructing a recreation or sporting surface comprising such pallets, together with corner joiner members and surface pads is also described and claimed.

Abstract: A table structure comprises: a table body having a rotatable platform on a table plate thereof, the platform being divided into a plurality of divisions; a transmission mounted inside the table body for rotating the platform; at least a control box located on the table plate for connection with a control circuit of the transmission; and at least a monitor mounted on the platform for being controlled by a control means, whereby the control means enables the monitor to inform guests of a dish count by showing a numeral before placing the dish on the platform and the control box also controls the rotation manner of the platform for facilitating the eating of dish.

Abstract: Process and plant for producing a refuse derived solid fuel (RDSF), including a first component having a dry fraction of a solid urban waste (MSW) in a shredded form and at least one second component in a shredded form selected from an elastomeric material and a thermoplastic material, or mixtures thereof, wherein the dry fraction of the MSW, the elastomeric polymer material and/or the thermoplastic polymer material are stored in separate containers and when required are metered and fed in subsequent layers onto a continuous conveyor which discharges into a temporary accumulating container, for example, the box body of a motor vehicle, intended to directly feed the combustion plant wherein the RDSF is burned. In this way, there is no need to premix the various fractions of the RDSF during the production stage and to maintain the resulting mixture constantly stirred in order to prevent compaction and/or separation of fractions.

Abstract: The present invention is a grafted seedling producing apparatus 10 capable of rotating seedlings W in an alignment direction even if they are those having large leaves and thereafter halting the rotation to align them, or the apparatus 10 having loading portions 1, 2 which are provided with a seedling carry-in mechanism 11 for sequentially transporting a tray 7 of a large number of arranged seedlings W, a grip hand 12 for individually gripping stems of seedlings on the seedling carry-in mechanism 11, a cutter mechanism 23 for individually cutting the stems of seedlings gripped by the grip hand 12, an alignment guide 14 for aligning seedlings to be transported by the grip hand 12, a roller 17 for rotating the seedlings W to an alignment direction at the side of the seedling carry-in mechanism 11 from the alignment guide 14, and a transport mechanism 13 for moving the grip hand 12 to the alignment guide side; a retaining mechanism 15 provided with to a main alignment member 16 which regulates a direction to whi

Abstract: A narrow gauge hollow needle tufting apparatus is provided with longitudinally aligned yarn feed openings, longitudinal funnel slots, self aligning hollow needles, and a castellated backing support bar.

Abstract: A small watercraft can include an outer surface member forming an outer surface of a watercraft body, and a luminous body attached to the outer surface member and configured to radiate light outside of the watercraft body. At least a portion of the luminous body can be embedded at a portion of the outer surface member.

Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.

Abstract: Novel prefabricated structural components such as precast concrete boxes having forms including rectangular parallelepipeds and hexagonal cylinders are disclosed which can be assembled together and/or with structural shapes disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,697,736 and 5,697,473 to form waterfront structures such as seawalls, levees and breakwaters. Novel methods of waterborne transport and installation of the boxes and arrays thereof are disclosed, including modular vessels having bow and stern sections which can be connected directly together or mounted to a mid-section containing assemblies of such boxes, other structural elements or other vessels such as floating drydocks. Modular vessels can be assembled with any or all of the bow, midship and stern sections comprising honeycomb arrays of vertically-oriented hexagonal boxes.

Abstract: This invention shows a unique way to modify the present rub rail system to incorporate a complete boat wash down system. The system connects to a dock based water supply and performs in a few minutes a complete boat salt removal soap application and rinse.

Abstract: A raft tether anchor provides an attachment point for securing a length of line to a raft having one or more cup holder wells. The raft tether anchor comprises hitch means and a compressible resilient body. The hitch means includes a post with an upper end having an eyelet and a lower end having a transverse base. The body has a central bore for receiving the post and a recess for receiving the base in flush relation to the body. The body is designed so that the upper end of the post protrudes from the bore and exposes the eyelet. The body may be compressed, inserted into a cup holder well on a raft, and allowed to expand into frictional engagement within the well. The eyelet is designed to receive a line to be tied for tethering the raft to prevent drifting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pontoon boat adapted to receive a personal watercraft for propulsion thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the pontoon boat includes a multilevel decking defining an open bay area for receiving the personal watercraft. The multilevel decking includes a rigid support frame, a floor, at least one deck, and a front panel opposite the open bay area that extends from the floor to the deck. One or more flotation elements are releasably secured proximal the floor. A continuous surface, such as one defined by a diaphragm, is secured to the floor adjacent the open bay area. The continuous surface cooperates with the floor and the front panel to inhibit a rearward flow of cavitated water.

Abstract: A system for the storage of crude oil, natural gas and/or refined petroleum products at an offshore location includes a group of tanker vessels or concrete structures on the ocean floor attached to a manifold. The manifold is connected to sources of crude oil, natural gas and/or refined petroleum products. Each vessel includes a security system and a moving arrangement which allows the vessel to weathervane in response to wind and wave forces.

Abstract: An underwater vehicle having at least one thruster that is pivotally mounted on the vehicle. Preferred embodiments comprise a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a thruster in each of four corners. Each thruster may be pivoted during use in order to direct the thrust in the optimum direction to move the ROV in the desired direction. Embodiments of the present invention are more efficient than conventional ROVs which utilise fixed thrusters.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving supports carrying sensors displaceable inside fixed guides integral with the towers of submarines, and the like, upon operation of an actuator, the actuator consisting of an electric motor coupled to one end of a screw actuator on which a screw nut integral with a rod is movable, the entire assembly being contained inside a housing with seals, from which the free end of said rod protrudes for fastening to the tube. The housing can include a first bearing and a second bearing or bushing for supporting the rod and the screw actuator coaxially within the housing. The housing can include a top chamber above the first bearing and a bottom chamber below the first bearing. One or both of the chambers can be filled with lubricating oil to dissipate heat and/or dampen noise. The bottom chamber can house the motor and include a dielectric oil. The motor can be controlled by an electronic actuating system using an angular position transducer.

Abstract: An apparatus for a hydraulically locked accessory mounting device for attaching accessories to a boat, or vessel. The mounting device includes a base for attaching to the boat and a ball head that is attached to an accessory, which can be moved to a selected position and locked in that position by a hydraulic assembly. The hydraulic assembly includes a first piston moved by an operator. The first piston is in hydraulic communication with a second piston, which engages a shoe that locks the ball in position. In one embodiment, the hydraulic system includes a bleed valve connected to the channel between the first and second pistons. In one embodiment, the first piston is operated by a knob with a threaded shaft. In another embodiment, the first piston is operated by a cam on a shaft that is rotated with a lever or knob.

Abstract: A multi-component hardtop is adapted for mounting above an operator station of a boat or the like. The hardtop includes a tubular frame which is provided with a self-trimming edge adapted to mount a sheet-like panel in a substantially flush orientation relative to an upper or lower edge of the frame.

Abstract: A signaling system for emergencies. The system comprising a mast member, a coupling system, and a signaling device. The mast member including multiple elongated members capable of expanding or collapsing telescopically or elastically. A coupling system having a first coupling member connected to the mast member and to a second coupling member. The second coupling member being a suction cup or magnet, thereby facilitating the connection to an object or vehicle. A signaling device comprising a retractable flag of an attractive or light-reflecting color.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for indicating the depletion of a cleaning agent or auxiliary cleaning agent introduced into a dishwasher machine for a plurality of washing programs. According to the invention, a display appliance is arranged on or in the dishwasher machine, indicating to the user the depletion of the cleaning agent or auxiliary cleaning agent.

Abstract: A signaling system. There is: a mast member, including: a first elongated member; and a second elongated member, collinearly coupled to the first elongated member; a coupling mechanism, coupled to the first elongated member; and a signal mechanism coupled to a top of the mast member, including: a first support member, collinearly coupled to the second elongated member opposite the first elongated member; and a plurality of flexible fin members, each fin member coupled to the first support member and extending outwardly therefrom. The signal mechanism is removably coupled to the top of the mast member. Each fin member diverges from the first support member with respect to an adjacent fin member. There is also a location signal provider module, coupled to a top of the signal mechanism, and a stand, removably coupled to the signal mechanism.