Abstract: An apparatus for trimming a plastic blow molded log having a neck offset to a side of the log and extending along an axis. The apparatus includes spaced holders that receive the ends of the log. A first drive rotates the holders about the neck axis and a second drive moves the holders and log against a trim knife to trim the neck.

Abstract: A method for forming fibers/composite material having an anisotropic structure, comprising the steps of mixing an effective amount of fibers with a matrix material to form a deformable mixture containing less than about 96 weight percent of the fibers to about parts per billion of the fibers and wherein the fibers are randomly oriented in the deformable mixture. The deformable mixture can be extruded, stretched or otherwise deformed to form an extrudate. Pressure is applied about the extrudate to substantially compress the fibers in the extrudate to provide the fibers/composite material having an anisotropic structure.

Abstract: An extrusion die or extruder having a flexible lip that is moveable by a geared mechanism. A shaft is operably connected to at least one gear, which in turn is operably connected to a movable lip of the extruder. Rotation of the shaft results in movement of the extruder lip.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite handle for a medical device having a first step of forming an inside section of said handle that has at least one outwardly extending protrusion, and a second step of molding an outside section around the inside section. The two sections are made from different materials.

Abstract: A composite member for a vehicle body a method for manufacturing such a composite member, in particular, for a vehicle roof, with a fiber-free outer skin (12) and a fiber-reinforced support layer (16), which is deposited at the inner side of the outer skin in order to support the outer skin. The side of the support layer (16) that faces away from the outer skin (12) is provided with a fiber-reinforced reinforcing layer (18) for reinforcing the support layer. The reinforcing layer has a higher fiber concentration than the support layer.

Abstract: The invention is a process for making a composite structure. In detail, the process includes the steps of: 1) laying up a plurality of sheets of fibrous material fully impregnated with a resin on a mold surface forming a lay-up; 2) forming a chamber about the lay-up; 3) drawing a vacuum from the chamber; 4) simultaneously with the step of drawing a vacuum from the chamber, providing a source of additional resin to the lay up, such that the additional resin is drawn throughout the lay-up; and 5) heating the lay-up until the resin is cured.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing molded parts from a polymeric powder or metallic powder, wherein the molded part has a separation or a void. The separation or void is formed by inserting a separator or void-forming material into the die cavity before, during or after filling the die cavity with the powdered molding material that is to form the pressed part. After the pressed part is formed the separator or void-forming material is removed to provide the separation or void.

Abstract: A method for installing a fiberglass or stainless steel liner into a steel casing which results in a reduction of strain on the casing. Conventional means are used to place the liner into the casing and to fill the annular space with cement. Thereafter, maximum design operating pressure on the liner is maintained while the pressure on the annular space is reduced; maintenance of those pressures keep the liner in an expanded state while the grout cures. As a result, the liner shares the load with the casing; pressure from the fluids contained in the system during operation is not transferred to the casing through the grout until the liner's preset internal pressure is reached. The use of the method greatly reduces the possibility of flowline failure.

Abstract: A process for making a framed electrode by injection molding. The process comprises placing a flat piece of electrode material on a shrinkage-free under mold frame and attaching it thereto in a manner which substantially prevents the piece and the frame from moving relative to each other, over molding the resultant assembly by injecting a molten resin into an over molding cavity which contains the assembly, and allowing the resin to solidify. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the miscibility of inorganic phosphate glass and organic polymer prepared by blending both components in the liquid phase using conventional polymer processing methods. By utilizing low Tg phosphate glasses to plasticize nylon, e.g. polyamide 6, a new class of plasticizer is introduced that allows for the creation of unique nylon polymer composites. These materials display tunable morphologies, interesting properties, and significant reduction in flammability, while easing the processing of nylon through a substantial reduction of viscosity. The addition of a low Tg phosphate glass in small amounts (less than 10% by volume) to a nylon matrix results in a drastic reduction in viscosity and a decrease in the nylon glass transition temperature and flammability, with the capability of adding a low Tg phosphate glass up to 60% by volume. The observed mechanical properties of the nylon/phosphate glass hybrid are consistent with that of plasticized polymers.

Abstract: A valve pin actuating device for a hot runner apparatus includes a yoke plate coupled to actuators. The actuators are generally disposed at the ends of the yoke plate and are configured to move the yoke plate in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the valve pins. A deflection distributor apparatus is coupled to the yoke plate. The deflection distributor apparatus is connected to a first force distributor plate, to which the valve pins are connected. The deflection distributor apparatus includes a second force distributor plate and a third force distributor plate. Rods are disposed between the yoke plate and the third force distributor plate, between the third force distributor plate and the second force distributor plate, and between the second force distributor plate and the first force distributor plate holding the valve pins.

Abstract: Polyvinylidene fluoride resin powder for melt molding, which exhibits such particle size distribution characteristics that the average particle diameter (D50) is 80 to 250 ?m, the proportion of resin powder having a particle diameter of at most 45 ?m is at most 15.0% by weight, and the proportion of resin powder having a particle diameter of at least 355 ?m is at most 10.0% by weight, and has a bulk density of 0.30 to 0.80 g/cm3 and an angle of repose of at most 40°, and a process for producing a molding, which comprises feeding the resin powder to an injection molding machine or extrusion molding machine, melting the resin powder, and injecting the resin melt into a mold.

Abstract: A method to improve the optical clarity of CVD diamond where the CVD diamond is single crystal CVD diamond, by raising the CVD diamond to a set temperature of at least 1500 degrees C. and a pressure of at least 4.0 GPa outside of the diamond stable phase.

Abstract: A system for fabricating a free form structure of a composite material including carbon nanotubes. The system includes a discharge assembly and a composite formation device operatively linked with the discharge assembly. The discharge assembly dispenses a fusing agent such as for example a high energy density emission, a laser emission or a particle beam emission. The composite formation device includes a composite generator and an arranger in operative engagement with a composite generator. The composite generator engages with the fusing agent so as to create a composite nodal element. The composite nodal element includes a matrix and a multiplicity of fibers formed of carbon nanotubes dispersed throughout the matrix. The arranger positions one node relative to another to define the free form structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming three dimensional flame retardant objects by laser sintering that includes homogeneously combining, by an extrusion process, certain polymer materials with nanoparticles and using the resultant powder in a laser sintering device to produce freeform parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a composite part from a first moulded part (10) and a second moulded part (15) by the injection moulding, injection compression moulding or back compression moulding of plastic material.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a stent, including radially expanding and axial extending a polymer tube, are disclosed.

Abstract: A mold for a machine which is used for the blow molding of containers from performs. The inventive mold includes a wall defining a cavity that is intended to receive a preform. In addition, the mold includes at least one mold insert which is equipped with a lug and which is mounted such that it can move in relation to the wall by means of a cam system, between: an out position in which the lug projects out at least partially from the wall into the cavity, and a retracted position in which the lug is retracted into the wall. The invention also relates to a method of producing a container by means of blow molding using one such mold.

Abstract: A method for fixing a component onto a plastic fuel tank produced as a single piece by molding. In the method a parison is introduced into a mold; the parison is pressed against the mold; at least part of the component is introduced into the parison and secured thereto; the tank is removed from the mold; an opening is made in the tank; the part of the component is detached from the tank through the opening; and this part of the component is fixed to the opening of the tank by an assembly member.

Abstract: A polyester container obtained by stretch-forming a preform of a thermoplastic polyester resin formed by injection forming wherein the central portion of the bottom wall is the remaining part of the gate at the time of injection forming, and is formed relatively thicker than the bottom wall surrounding the central portion, and the central portion of the bottom wall is substantially amorphous, and the bottom wall surrounding the central portion is oriented and crystallized. The container exhibits excellent heat resistance and shock resistance despite a thick portion that is the remaining portion of the injection gate is formed at the center of the bottom portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out the method are for forming a sheet or film of thermoplastic polymer alloy by extruding an intimate blend of incompatible polymer materials, such as polypropylene dispersed in LLDPF, through an extrusion die and stretching after extrusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a thermic lance as a firework. Frictional or electrical ignition of a thermic lance is more convenient and safer than conventional methods. In addition, when used as a firework, the lance is safer and provides less pollution than conventional fireworks.

Abstract: A tuyere for an oxygen blast furnace has a body and a first conduit extending through the body. The first conduit is adapted to receive a medium at one end of the conduit and discharge the medium at a second end of the conduit through at least one discharge nozzle. A second conduit can be arranged concentrically around the first conduit and is adapted to receive a medium and discharge the medium through at least one discharge nozzle. In another aspect, a portable oxygen blast furnace system includes oxygen blast furnace secured to a railcar. The portable furnace system can be transported by rail for processing material at remote locations.

Abstract: Metallurgical processing installation comprising a metallurgical vessel lined internally with water cooled panels. A vessel access tower (61) fits around vessel (11) and supports a coolant flow system (62) to provide for flow of cooling water to and from the cooling panels within the vessel through water inlet and outlet connections (42,43) distributed around the exterior of the vessel. Coolant flow system (62) includes large diameter water supply and return pipes (66,67) mounted on an upper part of the tower (61) to extend around the upper end of vessel (11), a first series of vertical dropper pipes (68) of relatively small diameter connected to the main water supply pipe 66 and extending downwardly to connections with the water inlet connectors for respecting cooling panels of the vessel and a second series of smaller diameter vertical pipes (69) connected at their upper ends to the main return pipe (67) and at their lower ends to undivided outlet connectors for the cooling panels in the vessel.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for a slag door of a metallurgical furnace, having a mounting assembly for mounting the apparatus to the furnace, and at least one closure element, moveable from an open position that is exterior of the slag door opening, to a closed position that effectively seals against the slag door and extends into the slag door opening with the rear panel of the closure element(s) being proximally aligned with the interior wall of the furnace. The apparatus may also have at least one wiping component moveable so as to sweep across the lower surface of the slag door to remove obstructions.

Abstract: A pneumatic cylinder device includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder unit, a piston unit, and a control valve. The inner cylinder unit includes an inner cylinder, and a flow passage formation plate disposed between the inner and outer cylinders. The flow passage formation plate cooperates with a groove bottom wall to define a flow passage communicated with first and second air-guiding holes in the groove bottom wall. The first and second air-guiding holes are communicated respectively with first and second chamber parts of an air chamber in the inner cylinder. The control valve is disposed between the first air-guiding hole and the first chamber part.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus having a high-reliability vibration-proof structure for a wide temperature range. The electronic apparatus comprises a casing for storing a hard disk; and a rubber vibration isolator having projections on both faces thereof, which is disposed between the hard disk and the casing such that the projections have contact areas with the hard disk as well as with the casing and in which the contact area and an inverse number of Young's modulus are equal in the change rate caused due to temperature change. Accordingly, a spring constant can be maintained virtually constant without depending on the temperature change.

Abstract: A telescopic pneumatic device includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder disposed in the outer cylinder and having a cylinder wall defining a gas chamber, a piston mounted in the gas chamber, a piston rod connected to the piston, two flow passages formed in the cylinder wall, and a control valve operable to allow or interrupt fluid communication between a gas-controlling chamber section and a piston-receiving chamber section of the gas chamber. The inner cylinder is made of a rigid plastic material.

Abstract: A rotary suspension system includes a housing and a first suspended component affixed to the housing. A shaft is rotatably mounted in the housing, and a second suspended component is affixed to the shaft. The first cam member may be affixed for rotational movement with the shaft and axial movement along the shaft. A mating cam is associated with the housing to cause axial movement of the first cam along the shaft as the shaft is rotated. A biasing element is mounted in the housing and coacts with the first cam to resiliently resist axial movement of the cam mounted on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft in one direction.

Abstract: An elastomer bearing (1) has an inner part (2), an outer sleeve (4) surrounding the inner part (2) coaxially to a bearing longitudinal axis (3) defining the center of the bearing and an elastomer body (5) arranged between the inner part (2) and the outer sleeve (4). The elastomer body (5) has at least one bulge (6), adjacent to which at least one tapered section (7, 8) each is located on both sides when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (3) of the bearing. The outer sleeve (4) has axial end sections with a deformation (9, 10) each directed towards the inside of the bearing. Before the elastomer bearing (1) is mounted in a motor vehicle component (11), the elastomer body (5) has recesses (12, 13) on the axial front sides of the elastomer bearing (1), and the recesses (11, 12) are filled by the elastomer body (5) up to the area of the deformations (9, 10) after the elastomer bearing (1) has been inserted into the motor vehicle component (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for mounting and/or dismantling a component (10), in particular a rotor blade of a wind turbine (20) comprising a tower head (21). Said device comprises at least one guide element (30) that stretches between the tower head (21) and the ground (40) and has at least one supporting device (60) that is essentially fixed in the air, supporting at least a partial load of the weight of the component (10) during the transport of the latter (10) between the ground (40) and the wind turbine (20). At least one guy (70) leads from the supporting device (60) to the component (10), whereby the length of said guy between the supporting device (60) and the component (10) can be modified.

Abstract: Sheets after having been sequentially folding-processed are stowed neatly without becoming dog-eared, wrinkled, etc. in the course of being transported to a stacker. A folding process unit folds sequentially fed copy paper or other sheets, and a sheet stacking unit loads/stows sheets from the folding unit. A conveyance device conveying one folding-processed sheet at a time is furnished between the folding unit and the sheet stacking unit. The conveyance device includes a first, upstream conveyance unit conveying sheets from the folding process unit in a direction approximately orthogonal to the sheets' crease(s), and a second, downstream conveyance unit conveying sheets in the orientation of the crease(s). The second conveyance unit is configured with a tray member where sheets are supported one at a time, and is configured so as to sequentially deliver each sheet to the sheet stacking unit along the tray member in the orientation of the crease(s).

Abstract: A device for stacking flat, flexible postal items in a stacking compartment in an upright position includes a stacking roller positionable in proximity of the stacking compartment. A covered belt system feeds the postal items consecutively to the stacking roller, wherein the belt system has a first belt and a second belt. A deflection roller on an axis deflects the first belt from the second belt so that the second belt continuous to transport a postal item to the stacking roller. A first profile roller on the deflection roller has a predetermined roller length and includes a number of diameter taperings over its roller length. Deflectable pressure means press the postal items into the diameter taperings of the first profile roller to reduce a free flexible lengths of a postal items.

Abstract: A feeding device includes a feeding roller and a pair of transport rollers. The feeding roller picks up stacked recording medium and feeds the recording medium downstream direction. The pair of transport rollers transport the fed recording medium to a recording section. The feeding roller is provided so as to be capable of contacting a separating unit that separates the overlapped recording medium with plural. Between a contact point of the feeding roller and the separating unit and a nip point of the pair of transport rollers, a first tangent line does not intersect a second tangent line. The first tangent line is situated at the contact point of the feeding roller and the separating unit. The second tangent line is situated at the nip point of the pair of transport rollers.

Abstract: A sheet pick-up device for use in a document feeder includes a driving shaft, a sheet pick-up arm and a spring clutch. The spring clutch includes a spring and a collar. A retractable claw segment is extended from the collar and sheathed by the spring.

Abstract: A method of advancing packaging blanks disposed standing upright in a magazine, one after the other, in a file or queue resting against the bottom of the magazine and disposed to be driven forwards through the magazine towards a stop at an outlet end for individual discharge comprises the file or queue of blanks being divided into two pressure zones, a first and forward pressure zone extending from the zone limit between the pressure zones up to the stop and displaying a first mutual pressure between neighboring blanks, as well as a rear second pressure zone displaying a second mutual pressure between neighboring blanks. The first mutual pressure is higher than the second mutual pressure. Another aspect of the disclosure pertains to an apparatus for carrying out advancement of the packaging blanks.

Abstract: A sheet feeding unit according to the invention includes a sheet stacking tray on which the sheet is stacked, a sheet feeding device which feeds the sheet stacked on the sheet stacking tray, and a unit frame which supports the sheet stacking tray and the sheet feeding portion and is attached to a apparatus main body. In the sheet feeding unit, the sheet feeding device is pivotable on the unit frame to change a sheet feeding direction.

Abstract: A paper feed cassette includes a second press member for pressing the center in a width direction of an upper surface of a paper. The second press member integrally includes a flat portion mounted on the lower surface of the lid member, an inclined portion integrally bonded with the flat portion on a region other than an end in a lower surface of the flat portion, extending in an oblique direction toward an inner bottom surface of the cassette body, and having at least an elastically deformable bonding portion between the inclined portion and the flat portion and a press portion provided on a forward end of the inclined portion, and the press portion is brought into contact with the inner bottom surface of the cassette body when the lid member is arranged on the upper portion of the cassette body.

Abstract: A sheet storing device capable of storing a plurality of sheets, which feeds a sheet of the stored sheets, includes: a side regulating member which regulates a side portion of the stored sheets that is in parallel with a feeding direction of the sheets; and a side regulating member adjusting unit in which one end side of the side regulating member in the feeding direction serves as a fulcrum, and the other end side of the side regulating member in the feeding direction is capable of being rotated, and an angle of the side regulating member with respect to the feeding direction is capable of being adjusted.

Abstract: A transport roller is provided in a transport path in order to transport paper, the transport roller transporting the paper downstream in the transport path by making contact with the paper, and At least one contact portion that makes contact with the paper is provided in the transport roller. The contact portion is deformable in a direction that releases pressing force received from the paper when transporting the paper.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a display device having a display surface. The display surface is moveable. The display surface includes several playing card indicia. A display device actuator is in communication with the display surface and can move the display surface. A controller is in communication with the display device actuator. The controller can position the display surface such that the playing card indicia form playing card hand that conveys a game outcome.

Abstract: An arm support mountable onto a video machine housing has a first portion configured for resting on a console of the video game machine without blocking the machine's interactive controls. An optional second portion is unitary connected to the first portion and extends downwardly therefrom, partially extending along the front of the machine. The contact surfaces of the support are soft and pliant, allowing reduction of stress on the user's hands, wrists and arms. An optional food support tray is secured to the first portion and provides support for auxiliary items within easy reach of the user.

Abstract: A programmable card handling machine with a display and appropriate inputs for adjusting the machine to any of a number of games comprises inputs including a number of cards per hand selector, a card game selector, a number of hands delivered selector and a trouble-shooting input. These features also provide for interchangeability of the apparatus for many different games, for many types of cards or decks and in different locations thereby reducing the number of back-up machines or units required at a casino. The display may include a game mode or game selected display, and use a cycle rate and/or hand count monitor and display for determining or monitoring the usage of the machine. The card-handling machine is capable of randomly selecting numbers of cards to be delivered in a hand of cards to players and the dealer during a round of a casino table card game.

Abstract: A puzzle game of the present invention consists of a field of play having associated positions upon which place-indicators are placed during game play along a predetermined game path. Placement of the place-indicators represents a sequential series of steps from a starting point along a game path in the field of play to an end point. Each of the steps is dependent on a predetermined step pattern and the place-indicator is placed on the position upon which the end of the step pattern falls. The solution to the puzzle is achieved by the placement of all place-indicators between the starting point and the end point. In order to indicate a particular game path, at least two place-indicators are pre-placed as givens in the solution. The place-indicators may be, by non-limiting example, numerals, letters or a group of shapes with a predetermined series displayed on the game play interface, but outside of the field of play.

Abstract: A game apparatus comprised of: a plurality of player game cards, each different from all others and including thereon a combination of randomized words arranged in rows and columns, and each randomized word pertaining to a hobby; a plurality of selection discs, each different from all others and containing one of the randomized words; and a plurality of blank marker discs in which one selection disc is selected and one randomized word on each player game card is covered using one of the blank marker discs. When one of the player game cards is covered by the blank marker discs in a pre-designated pattern (such as a designated line, shape, or four-corner configuration), an item related to the hobby is won.

Abstract: A gaming method and system which allows all players to be dealt a common two-card hand, representing the first two cards for each player. The individual player will independently determine the amount of his wager and will independently make decisions relating to how he will play his hand after viewing the dealer's “up card” of the dealer's first two cards and the common two cards previously dealt, representing the first two cards for all players. The system can be incorporated into an electronic table game version of blackjack with multiple video screens and/or bet selection devices. The system can also be incorporated under a blackjack tournament format. The gaming system can also be applied to the home video, home computer and arcade markets.

Abstract: A side wager for a standard blackjack game. After a player is dealt his initial two cards, if the two cards comprise a straight, the player is paid. Different ranks of straights can have different payouts. Suited straights can pay more than non-suited straights. Lower ranking straights can have higher payoffs than higher ranking straights.

Abstract: A wagering game wherein a player is dealt a card and the dealer is dealt a card, and a player wins if a player's card and the dealer's card are of equal rank, or if a player is dealt a second card that falls in rank between a player's card and a dealer's card. The player is given an option to exchange his or her initial card. The player is also given an option to double his or her wager before his second card is dealt. A bonus round can also be offered wherein a bonus card is dealt and the player wins a bonus if the bonus card falls between the dealer's card and the player's second card.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blackjack wagering game including the steps of: wagering a first amount on an underlying blackjack game involving a player playing against a dealer; wagering a second amount on a side bet bonus game integrated with the underlying blackjack game, wherein the wager includes selecting at least one particular suit; providing one or more cards to the player and the dealer to form a player's initial hand and a dealer's initial hand; determining the outcome of the side bet bonus game wager, wherein the outcome depends on at least one of card of one of the initial hands including one or more cards of the at least one selected suit; and playing the underlying blackjack card game to determine a final outcome for the blackjack wager.

Abstract: A combination golf and dice game for a golf foursome comprising a first die and a second dice. The first die has different indica defining specified pairings of the foursome while the second die has different indicia defining at least one of a skill challenge(s) and scoring rules for the game. A player rolls the pair of dice to obtain both the specified pairing of the foursome being dictated by the first die such that a first team competes against a second team under one of the specified skill challenges and scoring rules of the game dictated by the second dice. A method of playing the game for a golf foursome is also disclosed.