Abstract: An apparatus for producing a slush fluid wherein a liquid and solid particles are mixed together, comprising product tank (1) for storing the slush fluid (50) in its saturated condition; liquid nitrogen supply nozzle (10) provided at an upper part of the product tank (1); and compressor (15) for evacuating the interior of the product tank, which apparatus is adapted to spray a liquid in microparticulate form through the liquid nitrogen supply nozzle (10) into the product tank evacuated by the compressor (15) and to solidify the liquid particles by evaporative latent heat, thereby forming solid nitrogen (51).

Abstract: A control system for a refrigerator includes a detection component positioned with respect to the icemaker. An icemaker controller is in signal communication with the detection component. The icemaker controller is configured to detect an operational status of the icemaker in response to a signal transmitted by the detection component. A main controller is in bidirectional signal communication with the icemaker controller. The main controller is configured to operate the air damper, the fan and/or the water valve in response to a signal transmitted by the icemaker controller representative of the operational status of the icemaker.

Abstract: An arrangement for use in a refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, at least one evaporator unit, and at least one expansion valve. The arrangement includes first and second microsystems and first and second controllers. The first microsystem includes a first MEMs sensor configured to measure at least a first operational parameter of a first of the plurality of refrigeration devices. The first controller is operable to generate a first actuator control signal based on a first control signal, and is configured to generate the first control signal based directly or indirectly on the first operational parameter measurement. The second microsystem includes a second MEMs sensor configured to measure at least a second operational parameter of a second of the plurality of refrigeration devices.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a damper which acts to delay the closing of an ice supply duct once the user has released an ice supply lever. The camper relies upon a mechanical mechanism, rather than a electrically operated solenoid, to accomplish the delay operation. As a result, the refrigerator is less expensive to make and is quieter to operate.

Abstract: In an air conditioner for installation at a high location, a plurality of parallel reinforcement ribs 35 are formed on a top plate 32 that forms a top surface of a body casing and supports and holds a fan and a fan motor. When the top plate 32 has the same plate thickness as a top plate of the prior art including radial reinforcement ribs, the top plate 32 has a smaller maximum deflection and a higher resonance rotation speed than the prior art top plate.

Abstract: The heat exchanger of the present invention provides a plurality of tubes defining refrigerant passages extending vertically from a lower end to an upper end. According to an exemplary embodiment, the refrigerant passages carry superheated refrigerant. A bottom header is in fluid communication with the passage at the lower end of the tube, and a top header is in fluid communication with the passage at the upper end of the tube. A plurality of plates extend rearwardly from the tubes to a distal edge. Adjacent plates extending from adjacent tubes are closed off at the distal edges by a connector, and adjacent plates extending from the same tube have a rear opening between the distal edges for receiving air into the assembly. A plurality of orifices are disposed along the plates to allow air from the rear opening to flow downstream between the tubes. A water tank and wicking material are provided for wetting the plates. The water abstracts heat from air passing over the plates and evaporates into the airstream.

Abstract: An electrolyzed water production system 30 for producing silver ion water containing a silver component by electrolysis of purified water is provided in a water supply conduit 23 for supplying the silver ion water as ice making water to an ice making mechanism 10. After stopping of the ice making mechanism, the silver ion water supplied into the ice making mechanism 10 through the water supply conduit is remained.

Abstract: A damper device may include a frame, a baffle turnably supported on the frame for opening and closing a passage through which fluid is passed, and a drive unit for turnably driving the baffle. The drive unit may include an output member whose tip end side structures a slide mechanism together with the baffle, and a driving part which causes the output member to linearly advance and retreat to and from the baffle. The slide mechanism includes a groove formed in one of a tip end side of the output member and the baffle so that the groove is extended to move the baffle, and a slider part provided in the other so that the slider part is fitted into the groove, and the groove is formed in which at least one of both end portions of the groove is formed in an open end.

Abstract: A refrigeration device comprising a body, which has lateral walls and a rear wall and a condenser that is mounted on the exterior of the rear wall of the body. Said condenser extends over at least one of the edge zones of the exterior, behind which there is a respective lateral wall, when viewed from the direction of the depth of the body and a central zone of the exterior, behind which the interior of the body lies when viewed from the depth direction, is not covered by the condenser.

Abstract: A two-liquid absorption refrigerator or space cooler of the cyclic type uses a spiral shaped Bourdon Tube as the refrigerant gas generator, with the lower end of the spiral disposed at a heat source. The generator may also function as the absorber vessel, thus greatly simplifying the operation of the device. In use, when ammonia depletion during the cooling cycle allows the generator to heat, it moves its lower end to a position removed from the heat source and begins to cool, thus allowing a charging cycle to replenish ammonia into the absorption liquid (usually water) in the generator. The device may thus function with only one moving part and without electricity, and further without control over the heating source.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in case of driving to control a motor for a refrigerant compressor by a sensorless system, a driving device that reduces vibrations and noises at starting, and realizes a smooth connection to the sensorless system. The driving device 22 includes a main inverter circuit 1 that applies quasi three-phase ac voltages to and drives the motor 21 for driving the refrigerant electric compressor forming a refrigerant circuit, current sensors 6V and 6W that detect the currents flown into the motor, and a control circuit 23 that executes driving and controlling by the sensorless system on the basis of the outputs from the current sensors.

Abstract: A process for treating a crude containing natural gas comprising supplying the crude to a stabilization unit to obtain a gaseous stream and crude oil; supplying a compressed, gaseous stream at a low temperature to the bottom of a first column; partly condensing the first gaseous overhead stream, returning the liquid phase to the first column and supplying the methane-rich stream to a liquefaction plant; supplying an expanded bottom stream at a low temperature to the top of a second column; removing from the top of the second column a second gaseous overhead stream, and removing from the bottom of the second column a liquid bottom stream; vaporizing part of the bottom stream and introducing the vapour into the bottom of the second column; and introducing the remainder of the bottom stream into a crude oil stream at an appropriate point in or upstream of the stabilization unit, wherein the amount of heat removed from the first gaseous overhead stream is so adjusted that the concentration of C5+ in the first gas

Abstract: A combination fashion item and adornment for at least one of wearing by a user and carrying by such user. The combination fashion item and adornment includes at least one of an article of clothing and accessory, the at least one of an article of clothing and accessory having at least one aperture of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size at a predetermined location on the at least one of an article of clothing and accessory. The combination fashion item and adornment further includes at least one adornment member for fitting within the at least one aperture, such at least one adornment member being held in place by a fastening mechanism.

Abstract: A weighted bracelet for enhancing fine-motor activities such as writing, used by an individual with a fine-motor impairment, is disclosed. The bracelet provides a flexible string of predetermined length, with a plurality of magnetic beads disposed along the length of the string. A plurality of non-magnetic beads are interspersed along the string between the magnetic beads. When the bracelet is wrapped in a looping configuration about the forearm of the individual and proximal the wrist, the individual's fine-motor coordination is enhanced. Preferably, the bracelet is used for not more than two hours at one session, with at least a non-use period of twenty minutes before further usage. In preferred embodiments the non-magnetic beads are dispersed between adjoining magnetic beads in a ratio of two-to-one. In one embodiment, the total weight of the bracelet is about four ounces. In an alternative embodiment for smaller children, the bracelet has a total weight of three ounces.

Abstract: A jewelry ring assembly includes a base ring having an annular dimension and size similar to both outer rings which form the three ring device. The base ring and the two outer rings are made from single pieces of metal and retain similar aesthetic appearance. The base ring and both outer rings are free to move independently, including rotating and side to side shifting as the form of the finger.

Abstract: A glass base material which has an area where its heat capacity is bilaterally symmetric with respect to a center axis in a drawing direction is heated so that its temperature becomes bilaterally symmetric with distances from heaters to the glass base material being individually adjusted. As a result, highly accurate drawn glass members without warpage can be continuously obtained.

Abstract: Sheets of glass (3) are heated in a tempering furnace. The furnace comprises rollers (2) to carry and transfer the glass sheets (3). During the heating, the glass sheets (3) are oscillated, i.e. they are moved back and forth, by means of the rollers (2). The rollers (2) are controlled by a control device (6). The control device (6) is used for configuring a first turning point of oscillation (t1) to take place more than 20 seconds after a starting time of heating (t0).

Abstract: A molding apparatus for molding a press-molded product by heating and softening a material and press-molding the material into a predetermined shape by the use of a mold, includes a pair of dies which form the mold, each of which comprises a molding surface facing with the other, and one of which is fixed to a structure member of the molding apparatus, driving means for moving the other die towards and away from the one die, heating means for heating the dies, detecting means for detecting the displacement of a part displaced by thermal deformation of the structure member, and a control section for calculating a correction value for a moving distance of the other die with reference to the result of detection by the detecting means and delivering an instruction to the driving means so as to move the other die in accordance with the moving distance corrected by the correction value.

Abstract: Warpknitted spacer fabric knitwear 11 consisting of two knitwear layers 12, 13 which are positioned parallel relative to one another and which are connected to one another by pile yarns 14 which extend to and fro, wherein the knitwear layers 12, 13 comprise courses 22, 23 generally extending in the direction of production, as well as weft threads 15, 16 connected by knitting thereto, and wherein the pile yarns 14 extend generally in the direction of production and are connected to the knitwear layers 12, 13, wherein in at least one of the knitwear layers 12, 13 there is worked in at least one weft thread 16 of a lower tear strength for producing a substantially linear nominal separating region T and wherein, in the region of the at least one weft thread 16 of a lower tear strength, at least one pile yarn 14 is left out for additionally weakening the substantially linear nominal separating region T.

Abstract: This Invention provides a kind of leather yarn and its process of production, wherein the yarn is made of 1˜100% WT of leather fiber, being mechanically opened from leather, and 0˜99% WT of textile fiber. Leather fiber and textile fiber are disposed longitudinally, interlaced with each other and twisted together to form leather yarn. Process of making yarn of leather fiber is as follows: tanning animal pelage with conventional tanning process, then sorting, swelling, opening fiber, degumming, decoloring, edulcorating, grading, blending, clearing, carding, drawing, and spinning. This Invention can improve availability of animal pelage, broaden application field of animal pelage, and solve problems of low availability of animal pelage and reclamation and recycling of worn-out leather.

Abstract: An improved fabric for orthopedic devices is provided, being a knitted fabric produced on either a warp or weft knit system and utilizing a filament yarn selected from nylon and polyester as well as spandex. The fabric enhances freedom of movement while stimulating blood flow and muscle tone. The fabric has an elasticity that enables closure of orthopedic and other devices by placing the hook component of a Velcro (®) strip at any convenient point rather than aligning it with the loop component of the Velcro (®). The fabric is more convenient, faster and easier for many incapacitated persons, enhancing wearing comfort. Its mesh structure makes it more porous, which enhances the air circulation and the moisture management in creating a cooling effect on the wearer's skin and ready evaporation of perspiration, while still providing therapeutic warmth without heat buildup.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a dispenser having an opening, a detergent box movable within the dispenser through the opening, a locking unit for locking or unlocking the detergent box in the dispenser, and an elastic member, between the detergent box and the dispenser, to apply an elastic force to the detergent box in a withdrawal direction when the locking unit unlocks the detergent box.

Abstract: A washing machine comprising a dispenser having an opening, a detergent box movable within the dispenser through the opening and having flange parts provided at corresponding sides of the detergent box in a movement direction of the detergent box, and guide units, provided on inner surfaces of respective side parts of the dispenser, to movably support the flange parts when the detergent box is withdrawn or inserted.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a detergent dispenser with a removable detergent box, a locking unit, and an automatic withdrawing unit. The locking unit may lock or unlock the detergent box once it is inserted into the dispenser. The automatic withdrawing unit utilizes a wire wound on a spring biased reel to pull the detergent box to a withdrawn state when the locking unit is unlocked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a security device that is used with a cable lock which prevents removal of any portable objects from a location where the objects are placed. The security device is a lock adaptor (10) which is used on or with the cable lock (12) to lock and prevent removal of the portable objects. The lock adaptor (10) includes at least one means to receive locking tongue (18) and one means to receive the cable (14) of the cable lock (12) there through. The lock adaptor (10) is selected from a group consisting tube (26), ring (28), plate (30), disc (32), modified pad lock (34) and modified wire tie (36). The present invention also includes cable lock adaptor extension cords (50) and modified cable (14) of the cable locks (12). Besides that, the present invention also relates to a power security system in lock adaptors (10), cable (14) of the cable locks (12) and housing (58) of the cable (14).

Abstract: A door lock assembly includes a transverse retaining plate disposed inside a spindle tube and having a stabilizing part and a retaining tongue projecting into a retention slot in a handle. A support structure is disposed within the handle oppositely of the retention slot and has a support part extending radially into the spindle tube. When the door lock assembly is in a locking state and when the retaining tongue in the retention slot is pressed externally, one of two diametrically opposite edges of a tailpiece of a key plug abuts against the support part, and the other one of the edges abuts against the stabilizing part of the retaining plate to restrict the retaining tongue from moving away from the retention slot, thereby preventing undesirable removal of the handle from the door lock assembly.

Abstract: A latch locking apparatus for a glass door has a body, an operating member, a transmitting device and a lock device. The body has a casing with a mounting hole and a lower mounting post. The operating member is mounted in the casing and has a pulling arm, a mounting post and a first spring. The mounting post is formed on the pulling arm. The transmitting device is mounted in the casing and has a latch plate, a transmitting lever and a pulling bar. The latch plate is mounted in the casing and has a second spring. The transmitting lever is connected to the latch plate. The pulling bar is connected to the transmitting lever and has a third spring. The lock device is connected to the body and the operating member.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical lock cylinder comprising a housing in which a rotatable shaft is mounted which is connected to a lock tappet to operate a locking mechanism, and at least one knob for turning said shaft. According to the invention, in a rest position, the knob is freely turnably arranged on said shaft and that electromechanically driven locking means are provided in said shaft or in said knob for, in an operating position, coupling the shaft with the knob.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical lock. More specifically, the invention concerns an interchangeable electromechanical lock core that is equipped with a blocking cam that secures the lock core in a mating housing. The blocking cam may be coupled to a plug and the plug may be coupled to a knob. Once both couplings have occurred, the knob can be turned to actuate the blocking cam.

Abstract: A key holder, comprising an external housing and an internal housing pivotably mounted inside the external housing. Keys can be retractably mounted in the internal housing with means by which keys can be extended in and out of the internal housing while the internal housing. The internal housing can be rotated in relation to the external housing when the keys are retracted into said internal housing with the keys in the internal housing held under pressure against a plug of soft material to dampen rattling when in a retracted position. The external housing includes an internal chamber sized and configured to contain a larger remote key adjacent the internal housing when the internal housing is retracted into the key holder. Other aspects of the key holder include an integral flash light or cell phone.

Abstract: A system for a novel key ring device for holding an associated consumer product is disclosed. The device includes a hollow casing configured to enclose at least part of a consumer product, a movable latch member, including a key retaining portion which is configured to cooperate with the hollow casing to hold an associated key ring, a biasing member connected to the hollow casing and movable latch member and an interacting mechanism configured to interact with the associated consumer product. Furthermore, the device may include a biasing member that has a first and second length, such as a spring, whereas the biasing member would, in its first position, contribute to the contact of the movable latch member and hollow casing creating an enclosure for an associated ring to be securely held.

Abstract: An insecticidal fertilizer composition is prepared by contacting a solid fertilizer with a solution of a nicotinyl insecticide. The nicotinyl insecticide solution can be imidacloprid in a solvent, such as dimethyl sulfoxide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof. The solution contains at least about 10 wt % of the insecticide in solution to attain a solid, particulate fertilizer containing at least about 0.1 wt % of the insecticide.

Abstract: A method and composition for controlling dust and anti-caking of solid granular materials, including fertilizers, aggregates, minerals and ores wherein a glycerin which has been reacted with a polybasic acid for producing the composition is applied to the solid granular materials.

Abstract: A pipe manufacturing system and method for producing helically corrugated metal pipe is provided. The system and method utilize controlled profile formation.

Abstract: The ultrasonic crimping apparatus of the invention includes: a supporting section that supports a crimped object having a crimped section with a through hole formed therein; a crimping member in a bar shape that is smaller toward a front end thereof and larger toward a rear end thereof; a driving section that causes the crimping member to be inserted in the through hole, first from the front end thereof; an ultrasonic application section that applies ultrasonic wave to the crimping member, thereby causing radial displacement of the crimping member; and a crimping control section that causes the crimping member to be inserted into the through hole of the crimped object, while causing application of ultrasonic wave to the crimping member, thereby causing the crimped section of the crimped object to be crimped.

Abstract: An integrated, automated, variable sheet metal forming and assembly system includes a plurality of robotic material conveyors and a forming subsystem including at least one sheet metal draw press apparatus. An assembly subsystem is in series with and downstream from the forming subsystem. The assembly subsystem includes a roller hemming apparatus. An inspection subsystem is in series with and downstream from the assembly subsystem. The plurality of robotic material conveyors are operable to convey assembly workpieces to and from the subsystems.

Abstract: An internal tool for bending a strip passing in a strip-travel direction into a tube has a support juxtaposable with a face of the passing strip, at least two roller holders pivotal on the support about respective offset holder pivot axes generally parallel to the strip-travel direction, and respective rollers carried in the holders and rotatable about respective roller axes generally perpendicular to the respective holder axes.

Abstract: Welding equipment that includes a tooling cart for transferring interchangeable tooling modules to a welding machine. A latch is mounted to the welding machine for latching the tooling cart to the welding machine, and a latch is provided for latching the tooling modules onto the tooling cart. A two-piece tooling cart includes a removable upper section for securing tooling modules thereto and a reusable lower section for use with other tooling modules. A welding method permits operation of a welding machine using a user interface that permits modular programming of at least one operational sequence of welding machine valves and weld operations for a variety of different tooling modules. An operator inputs a new sequence of operations using the user interface rather than having to rewrite ladder logic just to switch over the welding machine to use with a different tooling module.

Abstract: The through hole of a die has an inside surface including a bell portion, an approach portion, and a bearing portion from the entrance side formed in a continuous manner. The diameter of the approach portion is D1 on the entrance side of the approach portion and D2 on the exit side of the approach portion and gradually decreases from the entrance side to the exit side. The diameter satisfies Equation (1): 0.7?D2/D1<0.97. The die half angle of an inside surface where the diameter D3 is D2/0.97 is not less than the die half angle R2 of an inside surface nearer to the exit side of the approach portion than the inside surface where the diameter is D3, and the axial distance LR from the inside surface where the diameter is D3 to the inside surface where the diameter is D2 satisfies Equation (2): 20?LR/((D3?D2)/2)?115. The diameter of the through hole at the bearing portion is fixed at D2, and the length is LB and satisfies Equation (3): 0.3?LB/D2?10.

Abstract: In order to improve a material-working machine for flat material parts, comprising a machine frame, processing tools held on the machine frame, a supporting unit, on which the flat material part can be placed for feeding to the processing tools in at least one main feed direction, and a controller for controlling a processing sequence using the processing tools, in such a way that it can be operated in an ergonomically favorable manner, it is proposed that the supporting unit extends in the main feed direction from a region toward the tool to a region remote from the tool and that the extent between the region toward the tool and the region remote from the tool is variably adjustable.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a one piece turnbuckle comprises steps of preparing a board of metal; deep drawing the board to form two protrusions and shaping the board into a form which has two opposite ends, the opposite end are defined by the protrusions; deep drawing the board to reduce its thickness and to form a recess; punching the recess off so as to form a through opening; boring a hole through each of the protrusions; and tapping each hole to form a threaded section.

Abstract: A method for the reinforcement of a wall region of a three-dimensional attachment for high torque loads, wherein, a plate with a substantially evenly curved outer contour is cut out of a flat strip and the plate is formed and fine blanked into a pot-shaped body with projections and/or impressions and/or indentations and/or recesses and/or sinks and/or holes and/or pivots by a forming and fine blanking tool including die, counter-die, die plate, V-shaped projection and pressure plate, whereby a circular edge for a toothing is formed at the body. Hinge attachments with a much higher safety with regard to fracture of the wall region between the edge with an inner toothing and the pot-shaped body of the hinge attachment are produceable in a cost-effective way.

Abstract: Die for high temperature forging of metal components, in particular intermetal components, including and upper an a lower die, characterized in that provided to each die part, at room temperature and with some clearance, is a surrounding reinforcing ring against which each die part is positioned when heated due to its thermal expansion and via which a compressive stress is exerted onto each die part (4).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the thickness of a workpiece or its springback in a press brake is described. The method includes the steps of detecting the deformation or strain in the punch (1) and/or the die (4) during bending, and translating it into an electric signal, by suitable devices located directly on the working parts; possibly amplifying the electric signal by an amplifier (5) and transmitting the signal to a press brake controller (6), which processes the collected data and corrects the angle of the workpiece being bent. The process allows to determine the springback of the bent sheet, thereby increasing processing accuracy.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for collapsing medical devices, such as self-expanding, drug-eluting stents for loading into delivery catheters. The collapsing apparatus may be used for crimping expandable stents and other devices onto a balloon catheter. The medical device is cooled below the austenitic phase transformation temperature of the material forming the device, such as stainless steel or nitinol, and may be cooled until the material has fully transformed to the martenstitic state. For coated medical devices, the device is warmed to a temperature just below the beginning of austenite phase transformation prior to collapsing. An apparatus having a plurality of offset blades, linear bearings, radial bearings and an actuator mechanism is provided for collapsing the medical device. The system is configured with a mandrel subassembly to push the medical device into a catheter sheath, and with a nozzle subassembly to direct cold gas to the medical device.

Abstract: A butt joining method is provided that is capable of joining together two members with high strength and high accuracy by utilizing plastic deformation. A bolt-shaped member having a female part at one end thereof and a piston rod having three annular grooves on a forward end part (male part) fittable to the female part are butted against each other with the female and male parts being fitted to each other. In this state, the side wall of the female part is radially pushed into the annular grooves on the piston rod by mechanical clinching technique. At this time, the pushing process is performed so that clinch portions formed by the pushing process are staggered between mutually adjacent ones of the annular grooves, thereby ensuring the desired joining strength and suppressing the elongation of the material, and thus preventing opening of the butt joint between the bolt-shaped member and the piston rod.

Abstract: A sudden acceleration testing apparatus includes a base. A support surface is moveably coupled to the base, wherein the support surface is operable to move relative to the base in order to create a sudden acceleration event. At least one vacuum device is located on the support surface and operable to couple a sudden acceleration test specimen to the support surface. A sudden acceleration test specimen such as, for example, an information handling system, may be coupled to the support surface for sudden acceleration testing by providing a vacuum between the sudden acceleration test specimen and the vacuum device.

Abstract: A novel displacement instrument that can be used to measure the density or modulus of an aggregate pier upon which a multistory building or parking garage can be built. The aggregate piers are often 35 feet or deeper. These aggregate piers are constructed by adding lifts of approximately 12 to 18 inches of aggregate at a time and tamping it into the pier forming hole. Each lift of aggregate is being tamped or struck by a force of approximately 15,000 psi or greater. The displacement instrument allows aggregate piers to be constructed having a density or modulus that is consistent from the bottom of the hole to the top of the hole. The displacement instrument would be mounted on the side plate of a hydraulic breaker that is mounted on the end of a boom of a crane. The displacement instrument need not be permanently installed on the side of the hydraulic breaker and it is freely removed and installed on another crane.

Abstract: A manufacturing process, system, and method is described that facilitates the assembly and testing of a hydraulic manifold with integral closed loop pressure sensing and feedback.

Abstract: A machine for leak testing melt blown bottles includes a base plate and is provided with a vacuum. The machine includes a turntable assembly, which has an inner ring fastened to the base plate. The inner ring includes a channel about its circumference connected to the vacuum. An outer ring is formed of multiple parts, and fitted slidingly but sealingly around the inner ring. The outer ring has vacuum ports in communication with the channel of the inner ring. A turntable is rotatably connected to the outer ring and includes openings formed in its upper surface communicating with the vacuum ports. The outer ring may be held together by one or more O-rings. Vacuum fittings transfer the vacuum between the openings in the turntable and the vacuum ports of the outer ring.