Abstract: An improved method of drying natural or other gases to extremely low water dewpoints via countercurrent contact with very pure hygroscopic liquid desiccant which is regenerated by heating and reboiling in a distillation stripping column. Preferably, the liquid desiccant is further regenerated in an azeotropic distillation stripping column using a condensable hygroscopic vapor as a stripping and azeotroping medium.

Abstract: A filter provided with a degassing vent including an absorbing material in the form of an elongated column (28) which is surrounded by a gas- and liquid tight material (30) on the larger part thereof disposed between longitudinal ends thereof, wherein the filter has an input (38) and an output which are separated by the effective length of the column (28). The input (38) is entirely separated from an external medium by a film which is made of a liquid-tight and gas-permeable hydrophobic material and whose face opposite to the input (38) is directly accessible for the body fluids. The liquid-tight and gas-permeable hydrophobic material (32) contains a laminated non-woven matter and a polypropylene membrane. The filter is suitable for pockets collecting body fluids.

Abstract: An air filtering apparatus including a housing having an air suction port through which air is sucked and an air blow-out port through which air is blown out, an air blower for forming in the housing an air flowing passage through which the air sucked from the air suction port flows to the air blow-out port, an air filtering unit that is disposed on the air flowing passage and brings the air supplied along the air flowing passage into contact with electrolytic water containing active oxygen species to filter the air, an electrolytic water supply unit for electrolyzing prescribed water to generate the electrolytic water and supplying the electrolytic water to the air filtering unit, and a water supply unit having a water stock unit for stocking the prescribed water supplied through a water distributing pipe from an external water supply source, the water stocked in the water stock unit being supplied to the electrolytic water supply unit, wherein the air filtered by the air filtering unit is blown out from the

Abstract: A method and device for brewing beverages is disclosed. The design incorporates a heater incorporating an advantageous combination of heating reservoir size and heating element power. The design also incorporates a purging process to dry a coffee pod after use.

Abstract: This invention uses a hydraulic system to seal the brew chamber of a coffee maker. The sealing mechanism consists of a heating part, sealing part and slider drawer. The heating part provides the hot water and forms a chamber that allows the piston seal to expand for sealing. The slide drawer is the region where the coffee is extracted and the crema is created. The claimed invention differs from that previously known in the art in that it does not employ a mechanical locking system but rather a hydraulic system for locking. This results in a tighter and more secure lock fit of the brew chamber than previously has been known in the art. In addition, because a hydraulic system for locking is used, locking of the brew chamber is accomplished without manual force.

Abstract: A temperature control system and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a beverage contained within a beverage server. The temperature control system enabling a user to control of a plurality of attributes of temperature of a beverage from the making of a beverage until the dispensing and disposal of the beverage.

Abstract: A machine for percolating a beverage from a powdered material in a container, the machine having a sprinkler located along a horizontal first axis; and a percolating member, which has two opposite percolating cups for housing respective containers, and is mounted to rotate about a horizontal second axis, crosswise to the first axis and movable therealong, to selectively position each percolating cup in a first loading position in which the percolating cup faces vertically upwards, in a second position coaxial with and facing the sprinkler, and in a third unloading position in which the percolating cup faces downwards.

Abstract: A coffee machine comprising a heating device for heating water, a brewing chamber for accommodating a coffee pad to which water heated by the heating device is supplied in order for the coffee pad accommodated in the brewing chamber to develop its flavor, an outlet for the coffee so produced and a steam generator with a steam outlet for providing steam.

Abstract: A device for the preparation of powdered baby food having the capability to fill a vessel such as a baby bottle with a pre-determined amount of baby food, and also having a steam chamber to be used for sterilizing the vessels and other items. The device can be modified to allow for simultaneous parallel preparation and dispensing of multiple servings of powdered baby food.

Abstract: An automatic egg boiler has a water container 2, an electric heating element, a drive means able to move an egg on a platform 6 from a rest position at an open top of the container 2 down into heated water for a predetermined time interval and to lift the egg out of the water at the end of the interval. The unit includes a timer 8 and this allows the cooking process to run for a period which is able to be set before starting the operation. This provides an egg boiler which has its own timer and thus is able to work without needing to be closely watched.

Abstract: A fryer for business use is provided which can prevent degradation of cooking oil, secure a good cooking environment and improve a work efficiency. To this end, the fryer of this invention comprises: a water tank 32, 82 to store water; an oil tank 9, 51 arranged above the water tank to store the cooking oil in contact with the stored water in the water tank; a heater 13, 52 arranged in an oil layer in the oil tank; and an oil delivery pipe 10, 61 through which to draw the cooking oil in the oil layer by a pump 29, 64 and release it onto a bottom of the water tank 32, 82; wherein the released cooking oil rises through the water layer and flows into a lower part of the oil layer.

Abstract: Mixing assembly for providing a cold work surface for mixing ice cream and toppings includes a base including a material capable of forming a cold reservoir after placement in a freezer and a mixing stone having a flat upper surface and retained on the base. The cold reservoir maintains the mixing stone at a low temperature and allows ice cream and toppings to be mixed thereon without the ice cream melting. The base includes a frame defining an interior compartment which includes or is receivable of the material and a depression into which the mixing stone is placed. The material in the compartment may be water which freezes when placed into a freezer for a sufficient amount of time, or any type of known freeze gel contained in a gel pack which, when placed into a freezer for a sufficient amount of time, is able to form a cold reservoir.

Abstract: Methods and devices of the invention may be utilized to remove or reduce the quantity of one or more contaminants from a foodstuff, and particularly an alcoholic beverage. A contaminant removing material is formed into an object or is associated with an object. The beverage and the object are placed into contact with one another, such as by placing the object in the beverage or pouring the beverage over, through or into the object. The invention has particular applicability to removing or reducing the sulfite content of an alcoholic beverage. The contaminant removing object may be marked with information which identifies the one or more contaminants to be removed. A material may also be introduced to change other properties of the foodstuff, such as the color of a beverage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear motor mounted press machine which uses a boosting mechanism to enable machining with a greater press tonnage using a press driving source with relatively low power and which, for machining with a smaller press tonnage, enables efficient high-speed machining. A linear motor mounted press machine includes a boosting mechanism 10 having an output portion that performs a rectilinear reciprocating operation, a first linear motor 11 coupled to an output portion of the boosting mechanism 10, a second linear motor 12 having an output shaft that drives a press tool 6 forward and backward, and a coupling switching mechanism 13. The coupling switching mechanism 13 releasably couples the output shaft of the second linear motor 12 to the output portion of the boosting mechanism 10. The boosting mechanism 10 is a toggle type link mechanism or the like. A servo motor and a crank mechanism or the like may be used in place of the first linear motor 11.

Abstract: A system for extracting liquid from a mass comprising a portable platform having an upper surface, a system mass input, a polymer feeding and blending system on the upper surface, a liquid extraction assembly on the upper surface, and piping having a first section between the system mass input and the polymer feeding and blending system, and a second section between the polymer feeding and blending system and the liquid extraction assembly. The system is configured to have mass inputted into the system mass input, transport the mass to the polymer feeding and blending system through the first section of the piping, inject polymer into the mass in the polymer feeding and blending system, and transport the mass from the polymer feeding and blending system to the liquid extraction assembly. Pressure from mass forced into the liquid extraction assembly forces liquid in the mass to exit the mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear motor mounted press machine that allows both a punch and a die to be driven to enable various types of machining, the linear motor mounted press machine having a simple configuration and enabling accurate machining. The present invention is applied to a press machine that performs a press working on a workpiece W by means of a punch 61 and a die 62. A punch linear motor 1 is installed in an upper frame 41b of a press frame 41 to drivingly elevate and lower the punch 61. A die linear motor 1A is installed in a lower frame 41c of the press frame 41 to drivingly elevate and lower the die 62.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear motor mounted press machine that generate an optimum thrust for a press tonnage to perform different machining operations including one requiring a greater press tonnage and one requiring a high speed and a smaller press tonnage in an energy efficient manner. A linear motor mounted press machine includes a first linear motor 11, a second linear motor 12 that produces a thrust lower than or equivalent to that of the first linear motor 11, and a coupling switching mechanism 13 that releasably couples output shafts 30, 34 of the first and second linear motor 11, 12 together. A press tool 6 is driven forward and backward by the output shaft 34 of the second linear motor 12. Each of first and second linear motors 11, 12 is a unit linear motor assembly having a plurality of unit linear motors 15 arranged around a press working axis center P. The number of the unit linear motors 15 of the second linear motor 12 is the same as or smaller than that of the first linear motor 11.

Abstract: A solids removal press, method and feed system for a liquid and solids mixture, the press including:—a conveyor system (10, 7, 18) having at least one pair of opposing surfaces defining a pressing chamber (40), the pressing chamber having an inlet opening (19) at one end thereof and a discharge opening (25) at the other end thereof, the inlet opening enabling the pressing chamber to be in fluid communication with a feed system (2) for providing a continuous, pressurised, feed of the liquid and solids mixture to the pressing chamber (40);—at least part of the pressing chamber (40) being permeate to liquid, enabling collection of liquid from the pressing chamber; the conveyor system conveying the mixture through the pressing chamber towards the discharge opening; wherein the pressing chamber includes at least one pressing zone (5, 6); characterised in that the feed system (2) directs a flow of the mixture through the inlet opening (19) and generally along at least one surface of the conveyor system, such that a

Abstract: A refuse compactor especially designed for use in fast-food restaurant environments includes a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor for actuating a hydraulic ram to compress restaurant waste materials. The compactor includes a unique outer support structure that derives strength from the outer housing skins to support a compaction plate assembly. The compaction plate assembly maintains the platen inclined at a predetermined angle to the vertical when the platen is elevated and which forces the platen to a horizontal disposition during a downward compaction stroke. A motor operated closure member selectively blocks and unblocks a refuse-receiving opening formed in a front door of the compactor unit and with a motion detector controlling the opening and closing of the refuse entry door panel.

Abstract: A line-pattern formation apparatus includes: a pattern former with a display defining a pattern and a referential projection indicating a reference position of the pattern; a positioning plate including a line-pattern indicator indicating a plurality of patterns in a lateral condition and a reference-positioning indicator specifying the reference position of the patterns; and a positioner including a stand on which a sheet is placed and a fixing member for fixing the sheet placed on the stand. The fixing member is provided with fitting portions for making the positioning plate detachably attached to the fixing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imprint apparatus transferring a surface structure of a stamper to material to be patterned by allowing the stamper come in contact with the material to be patterned. The imprint apparatus includes a holding means that holds the material to be patterned and the stamper with a distance therebetween, a pressure reduction means that reduces pressure of a chamber in which the material to be patterned and the stamper are placed, and an alignment means that aligns the stamper with the material to be patterned.

Abstract: An image transfer sleeve (111) is designed to be removable fitted around a mandrel of an offset printing press and comprises a printing cylinder sleeve (110) and an image transfer blanket (100). The image transfer blanket. (100) Extends around the printing cylinder sleeve (110) and is connected to the printing cylinder sleeve (110) by means of adhesive force. Two opposite edges (102, 104) of the image transfer blanket (100) form a seam (113). The seam (113) is at least partially wavy. The image transfer blanket (100) is present along at least part of each describing line of the peripheral surface of the image transfer sleeve (111).

Abstract: A rotary pad printing system comprises a compressible pad wheel (105), one or more inkjet or other image applicator heads (400), optional treatment stations (500), a shaft encoder (535), a control unit (540), and an image source (565). The image applicator heads apply an image to the wheel and the treatment stations can supply treatments such as heat, gas, light, overcoats, and undercoats. The image is then transferred to a receiving surface (532). An optional cleaning station (510) cleans the rotary pad prior to application of the next or a continuous image. Each image can be different and can be applied to a moving surface. Since the rotary pad can continuously receive updated image information, the area printed can range from a single pixel to an image of indefinite length. In an alternative embodiment, a domed pad is used. In another alternative embodiment, a flexible belt (1000) is used instead of a rotary wheel. In another alternative embodiment, a segmented pad (2205) is used.

Abstract: A printing press and a method for operating the printing press is disclosed. The press has at least one printing unit including at least one printing couple with a transfer cylinder, a form cylinder carrying an imageable and de-imageable printing form, an inking couple and a dampening unit. A memory is assigned inside the printing press to at least one printing unit having several memory locations for form cylinders, where the form cylinders for the printing units can be transferred automatically by at least one transport device between a printing couple of the printing unit and a memory location of the memory, where the form cylinders can be transferred automatically inside the memory between the various memory locations, and where an imaging device is assigned to at least one memory location to image and de-image in advance an imageable and de-imageable printing form positioned on a form cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a direct drive for a cylinder of a converting machine, in particular a printing press or coating machine that converts sheet-type printed materials. The aim of the invention is to develop a direct drive for a cylinder of the afore-mentioned type in such a way that the required lateral corrections are significantly reduced. To this end, the direct drive includes a rotor (14) that is detachably mounted on the end of the cylinder (6, 10) and a stator (15) that is concentric with the rotor and is detachably fixed to the side frame (13). A register motor (16), which is fixed to the frame, is coupled to gearing (17, 18) and this gearing (17, 18) is coupled to a helical gear or screw drive (19, 2, 21, 22), which is in turn coupled to the cylinder (6, 10) by means of an axial/rotative coupling (23, 24).

Abstract: A spacer-printing apparatus includes a printing roller and a moving part. The printing roller has opposite edges connected by a curved surface and spacers are attached to the curved surface. The moving part is connected with the printing roller and respectively and alternately moves opposite edges up and down. The printing roller has a shape of a portion of cylinder, so that a radius is increased without the increase in volume and weight thereof.

Abstract: A packing sleeve including an outer lateral surface for a printing unit cylinder of an offset printing press is disclosed, wherein the outer lateral surface has at least one region with an area containing a number of incisions, which increase the elasticity of the packing sleeve in the peripheral direction. The packing sleeve according to the invention can advantageously be used to enlarge the effective outer diameter of a printing unit cylinder in an offset printing press by drawing the packing sleeve over the printing unit cylinder in the offset printing press.

Abstract: A printing blanket is provided having a porous non-extensible backing which allows moisture to pass out of the blanket during printing operations. The porous non-extensible backing ply may comprise a metal wire mesh, expanded metal, or a metal or polymer sheet having a plurality of apertures formed therein. The printing blanket is adhered to the first surface of the non-extensible backing ply and may include a compressible ply, a surface ply, and one or more reinforcing plies.

Abstract: A printing blanket is provided including a base layer, a print layer, and at least one barrier layer positioned against the print layer which functions to substantially reduce or eliminate the penetration of printing chemicals and other liquids below the print layer of the printing blanket. The barrier layer may comprise a variety of polymers or rubbers. The barrier layer may include fillers or absorbent materials therein to improve the barrier properties of the layer.

Abstract: A device as well as method for treating without developing an imagewise exposed lithographic printing plate is disclosed. The device comprises a structure for providing a treating solution to the exposed plate. The exposed plate comprises on a substrate a photosensitive layer having hardened areas and non-hardened areas (for negative plate) or solubilized areas and non-solubilized areas (for positive plate). The non-hardened or solubilized areas of said photosensitive layer is removable with ink and/or fountain solution on a lithographic press. The treatment of the imagewise exposed plate allows one or more enhanced properties for the plate before on-press development, such as improved white light stability, enhanced or formation of visible image, improved hydrophilicity, or improved on-press developability.

Abstract: Transfer of printing ink is adjusted using a first roller in an inking unit of a printing machine, which transfers ink to a forme cylinder. A temperature control unit enables an outer surface of the first roller to reach a required temperature and/or to enable an outer surface of the forme cylinder to reach the required temperature. That temperature control unit can be either controlled or regulated by an adjusting device. Specific curves or reference points for an interrelationship between a production speed of a printing machine and the respective required temperature on the outer surface of the forme cylinder, or on the outer surface of the first roller are stored in a storage unit of the adjusting device for various printing inks or ink types.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microsystem and a method for fabricating a microsystem. The pyrotechnic microsystem (7, 1?) comprises a substrate having at least two separate electrical initiation zones, each of which provides separate electrical initiation of a pyrotechnic material deposited on the substrate. This microsystem (7, 1?) is characterized in that the same pyrotechnic material deposit (721, 721?, 13) covers both initiation zones, said deposit (721, 721?, 13) produced on the substrate having a thickness sufficiently small for the initiation of the pyrotechnic material in the initiation zone to remain localized and not propagate to the other initiation zone, but sufficient to generate a specific gas quantity.

Abstract: A marker for use in a blasting system which includes a harness, the marker including a control unit, a memory in which information is stored and a connector for connection to a selected location on the harness whereby, upon receipt of an enabling signal via the harness, the information is made available by the control unit.

Abstract: Wireless blasting systems present significant technical challenges. Discloses herein are blasting apparatuses, and methods for their use, that employ a network of blasting machines and detonators, each detonator capable of wireless communication not only with the blasting machines, but also with other detonators, so that those detonators (and associated components) that are “blind” to communication with the blasting machines can remain functional in the blasting network. Importantly, the wireless signal receiving, processing and transmitting means associated with each detonator is powered by a supply insufficient to cause inadvertent detonator initiation unless a specific FIRE signal is transmitted by a blasting machine, and received by the detonator.

Abstract: An inertia igniter including: a housing; and a movable striker supported by first and second stages, the first stage having a first locking element for releasing the second stage upon a first predetermined acceleration of the housing and the second stage having a second locking element for releasing the striker upon a second predetermined acceleration of the housing greater than the first predetermined acceleration. Wherein the first and second locking elements of the first and second stages occupy a common cross-sectional volume along a longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: An inertia igniter including a mechanical delay mechanism having two or more members which are movable under different acceleration conditions to sequentially move a movable member upon sequential movement of the two or more members and an ignition member actuatable by the movable member such that movement of the movable member by the two or more members ignites the ignition member. The movable member can be movable by one of translation and rotation. The inertia igniter can further comprise an impact mass releasably movable in the housing, wherein the impact mass is released and movable by movement of the movable member to impact the ignition member. The inertia igniter can also further comprise a stop member for preventing movement of the impact mass until the movable member has moved a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A method of identifying and optionally neutralizing an undersea object (1, 1?) that might be an undersea mine and that is of known geographical position, in which an undersea intervention robot (4, 4?) is used suspended under an aircraft capable of stationary flight, such as a helicopter (7) or a drone, serving to bring the robot (4, 4?) into register with the object (1, 1?) for identification and possibly for being neutralized, the object is identified, and optionally it is neutralized.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a missile may operate in conjunction with a missile comprising an outer skin. The missile may be configured in a closed position and an open position. In the open position, an aperture is opened in the outer skin, for example to supply air to an air-breathing engine. In the closed position, the aperture is closed.

Abstract: A track carrier for a railborne vehicle, especially a magnetic suspended railway comprises a concreted plate (2) projecting laterally from the carrier (1). Stators (15, 16) are arranged at the two lateral ends of the plate (2) on the bottom of the plate (2), lateral guide rails (12) are arranged on the lateral surfaces of the plate (2), and glide strips (8) are arranged on the top side of the plate (2) for driving and guiding the vehicle. Hardenable, especially concreted, positionally correct contact surfaces (5, 6, 7) for the lateral guide rails (12) and/or for the stators (15, 16) and/or for the glide strips (8) are formed on the carrier (1), and the lateral guide rails (12) and/or the stators (15, 16) and/or the glide strips (8) are detachably arranged on, especially screwed to the contact surfaces (5, 6, 7) provided for them.

Abstract: A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is further configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals.

Abstract: A deformable element for a vehicle, particularly a rail vehicle, comprising a profiled part (CR) disposed between two end plates (AC, AP) and having the form of a tubular box, particularly of polygonal cross section for dissipating impact energy in the event of longitudinal compression by plastic deformation, and comprising a guide element (FH) disposed parallel to the longitudinal direction of said profiled part (CR), which guide element is fixed to the end plate (AC) remote from the vehicle and is capable of sliding through a through opening (DL) in the end plate (AP) facing the vehicle, wherein the end plate (AP) facing the vehicle has a through opening (DL) which has a shape which permits contactless sliding of said guide element (FH) in the longitudinal direction and lateral inclination of said guide element relative to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ink containing ?3% silver particles having improved jetting performance which can be used reliably for printing of silver traces to obtain desired conductivity on printed media. The humectant (cosolvent) type/loading and surfactant type/loading described herein prevents nozzle drop outs or clogs for a long period of time without an extensive maintenance which is normally required for high solid inks. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides silver ink formulation containing humectant mixture of 5-15% 1,2-propanediol and 5-15% of glycol ethers compound with the following structure: R—[OCH2CH2]n—OH wherein R is a C1-C4 alkyl group and n is 1 to 3. A preferred surfactant is ethoxylated 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl 5 decyn-4,7-diol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing metal nanoparticles, more particularly, to a method for manufacturing metal nanoparticles, the method comprising: forming a mixture by dissociating a metal precursor in fatty acid; and adding a metallic salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of Sn, Mg and Fe as a metallic catalyst into the mixture and mixing the mixture and the metallic salt. According to the present invention, metal nanoparticles have a uniform particle size distribution and a high yield by performing in a non-aqueous environment without using any organic solvent, and may be environment-friendlily due to no use of a reducing agent.

Abstract: An improved composite material, and method of manufacture thereof, comprising varying amounts tungsten powder, or metal/alloy powder of similar density, and clay or silicone is disclosed. The improved composite material may be useful as a replacement for lead and lead-based composites where similar densities are required but the use of lead is undesirable. The disclosed composite material permits a large variety of tungsten powder particle sizes to be utilized and results in improved ductility over known tungsten powder composites.

Abstract: A gradient coating is comprised of a basecoat derived from a polysiloxane prepolymer obtained from a mixture of one to three alkoxysilane monomers and at least one diepoxide monomer, and a lubricious reactant. The basecoat is applied to a substrate and dried. The lubricious reactant is then applied and allowed to permeate into the basecoat. The basecoat and lubricious reactant are then co-cured, resulting in a gradient coating composition. In addition to providing enhanced scratch and mar resistance, the gradient coating composition is solvent resistant and provides a durable hydrophobic and oleophobic surface, which makes it useful as a corrosion protectant and as a release agent.

Abstract: Scratchproof, radiation-curable coating compositions comprising urethane (meth)acrylates, processes for preparing them, and their use.

Abstract: A thermosetting transparent coating material, its preparation and use. The coating includes (meth)acrylate (co)polymer having a number-average molecular weight of from 1,000 to 6,000 daltons, a glass transition temperature of ?15 to +70° C., and a hydroxyl number of from 80 to 200 mg KOH/g; polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 800 to 6,000 daltons, a hydroxyl number of from 80 to 200 mg KOH/g and an acid number of from 1 to 50 mg KOH/g, comprising, based on the polyester, from 30 to 70% by weight of cycloaliphatic structural units; a blocked polyisocyanate in which the blocked polyisocyanate groups are attached to flexibilizing structural units which, as part of a three-dimensional network, lower its glass transition temperature; and blocked polyisocyanate in which the blocked polyisocyanate groups are attached to hardening structural units which, as part of a three-dimensional network, raise its glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A high solids precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) suspension and method for producing the suspension are provided, with the PCC having a PCC particle size distribution d90 value of about 0.7 microns or less, a PCC particle size distribution d50 value of about 0.4 microns or less, a PCC particle size distribution d90/d50 ratio of from about 1.2 to about 2.2 and a PCC specific surface area of about 10.0 meters squared per gram or greater.

Abstract: The method for re-using recycling asphalt should take place in an environmentally friendly manner in conventional plants, it should increase the rate of re-use of recycling asphalts in the manufacture of hot asphalt aggregates and save previously newly used material, such as minerals and binder/bitumen. The degree of hardness of the bitumen in the recycling asphalt, increased by ageing, is set with a plasticiser, for which purpose the combined addition of a hardener is carried out. This plasticiser-hardener system is added to an appropriate mixture with recycling asphalts, primarily in the warm phase of the mixture.

Abstract: Fluoride-containing hydraulic cements, raw mixtures for producing fluoride-containing hydraulic cements and methods of producing the same are provided. The raw mixture comprises a fluoride source, a calcium oxide source and a silicon oxide. The fluoride source may be a fluoride-containing industrial waste, such as spent pot lining, corresponding to a fluoride content of between 0.1 wt % and 15 wt % within the raw mixture. The ratio of producible calcium oxide to silicon oxide within the raw mixture may be at least about 2:1 and the ratio of producible calcium oxide to the sum of silicon oxide and aluminum oxide within the raw mixture may be at least about 1.5:1.