Abstract: A locking device for a rotary wheel of a table saw includes a rotary shaft and a rotary wheel connected with a rear end of the rotary shaft. The shaft has a threaded end at its utmost rear end and a pivotally fitting section connected with the threaded end. A squeezing sleeve engaged with the rotary shaft is installed outside the table saw. The rotary wheel has a fixing hole for fixing with the pivotally fitting section, and a positioning knob located outside the rotary shaft for screwing with the threaded end so as to move axially to push the rotary wheel to squeeze the squeezing sleeve to keep the rotary wheel positioned immovably.

Abstract: A multiple punch and multiple die assembly has a workpiece protector comprising a punch lifter that is operatively associated with each punch for supporting each of the punches in an inactive position as an active punch is moved by the ram to the active, i.e. operating position to thereby eliminate scoring or marking of the sheet material or other workpiece that is being punched. To eliminate the need for hand tools and hand assembly or disassembly, a manually moveable retainer on the punch assembly is provided that can be moved by hand between a punch-releasing and punch-retaining position for holding the punches within the multi-punch assembly during operation. To prevent stress fractures that formerly occurred in die carriers, support of each die is distributed between two different die components thereby reducing impact stress on the carrier as the ram drives the punch through the workpiece.

Abstract: A flexible electromechanical punch device mounted on, or controlled by, a robot arm or similar is disclosed. In one example embodiment, it is further intended to hold a series of punch tools and cushion, or a multiple tool, connected to a multiple punch which, in itself, may be connected to a base body with attached linear gear system and electromechanical drive unit over a tool change system, in such a syncronized way that a spring retract system will be eliminated and that full control of the punch tool position in all directions will be met and that full feedback of motor current and position of the tool during penetration makes it possible to determine that a good punch has been performed relative the supposed material to be punched.

Abstract: Provided is a punch tool which enables improvement in accuracy of processing a work by suppressing rattling between a punch body and a punch guide and eliminating almost all steps or the like in a punched surface (cut surface) of the work. A punch tool includes a cylindrical punch guide; a punch body movably provided in the vertical directions in the punch guide; a punch head provided at an upper end of the punch body; a stripper spring provided on a lower side of the punch head; and a plurality of rotation control means including key grooves and formed so as to vertically extend in the punch guide or the punch body and keys and which are provided in the punch body or the punch guide and are movably fitted in the vertical directions to the key grooves.

Abstract: A semiconductor dicing blade comprising a blade body, a first grit located within a core of the blade body, and a second different grit located on a side surface of the blade body wherein the first grit has a first grit size and is exposed at a lead cutting edge of the blade body, and wherein a largest grit particle of the second different grit is smaller than a smallest grit particle of the first grit. A method of cutting a semiconductor wafer is also provided.

Abstract: A movable blade of a cutting unit installed in an electrically-driven tape cutter for automatically cutting fed tape is provided that inclines during cutting and stays horizontal during standby. The movable blade comprises two engagement holes for engagement with two projections formed to protrude in parallel from a frame. One engagement hole 20 has a substantially elliptical shape and the other engagement hole 30 has a substantially elliptical shape more elongated vertically from the same base height as the engagement hole 20.

Abstract: The present invention provides a removable and adjustable neckjoint between a neck and a body of a musical instrument. The neck includes a contoured mounting portion that engages a pocket included in the body. The mounting portion and pocket include engagement features that provide contact between the mounting portion and pocket.

Abstract: A sheet music holder comprises a golpe board with a non-porous surface for gluing onto a guitar body with a porous surface, a twist lock power-assisted suction device, a clamp with a single tightening nut, and a sheet tray to hold the sheet music. The twist lock power-assisted suction device allows a user to easily create a strong vacuum attachment that will last for hours so a complete performance will not be interrupted. The golpe board is included where the guitar body has a porous surface that would otherwise frustrate the suction attachment. The double-ball and socket clamp and arm allows a variety of positioning possibilities for the user to best read the sheet music in the tray.

Abstract: A shoulder marching tuba having an arrangement of air flow tubing that defines a viewing region or viewing window to provide a musician playing the tuba with a relatively unobstructed view left through the tuba while marching.

Abstract: A shoulder marching tuba having a compact slide arrangement for instrument spot tuning. The shoulder marching tuba includes an air inlet mouthpiece, an air outlet bell, and a series of airflow tubing and valves in fluid communication therebetween. The series of airflow tubing and valves include at least four pairs of tubes in sliding, telescoping engagement, wherein the four pairs of tubes are mounted in parallel arrangement and in sequential fluid communication. The first tubes of each of the four pairs of tubes are secured in a first bundle and the second tubes of each of the four pairs of tubes are secured in a second bundle. One of the first bundle and the second bundle is mounted for sliding movement relative to the other of the first bundle and the second bundle for adjustment of musical pitch of sound issued from the shoulder marching tuba.

Abstract: A key actuating system (1) of a keyboard musical instrument is provided which helps quickly push the keys by reducing reaction force with respect to force of pushing the keys during manual operation, and which supports a person having less strength to play the keyboard musical instrument. The key actuating system for a keyboard musical instrument generates a sound when a key (3) is pushed including: a pressure detection sensor (11) detecting a pushing pressure on the key; a status detection sensor (13) detecting a movement status of the key: an actuator (15) actuating the key in a pushing direction of the key; and a control portion (19), when the pressure detection sensor detects the pushing pressure and the status detection sensor detects motion of the key, controls operations of the actuator in order to maintain the detected pressure by the pressure detection sensor at a pressure threshold which is in a range larger than 0 and smaller than a pushing pressure on the key which is necessary for making a sound.

Abstract: An audio management application includes a recombiner and aggregation rules to manipulate and recombine segments of a musical piece such that the resulting finished composition includes parts (segments) from the decomposed piece, typically a song, adjustable for length by selectively replicating particular parts and combining with other parts such that the finished composition provides a similar audio experience in the predetermined duration. The architecture defines the parts with part variations of independent length, identified as performing a function of starting, middle, (looping) or ending parts. Each of the parts provides a musical segment that is integratable with other parts in a seamless manner that avoids audible artifacts (e.g. “pops” and “crackles”) common with conventional mechanical switching and mixing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a signal processing apparatus, including: extraction means for extracting feature quantity indicative of characteristics of sounds of different tones of the 12-tone equal temperament within a predetermined range of a sound signal, the sounds being arranged in an order of a musical scale with reference to a reference sound which is a sound of a predetermined tone; and root decision means produced in advance by learning regarding the feature quantity for deciding whether the reference sound is a root from the feature quantity.

Abstract: An electronic music stand is for displaying at least one sheet of music for a musician. The electronic music stand includes a housing, at least one power source to provide power to the electronic music stand, a display, at least one memory element, at least one processor, and at least one interface. The display is sized to display the at least one sheet of music so that it is viewable during a performance by the musician of the at least one sheet of music. The at least one memory element is for storing the at least one sheet of music, and the at least one processor is operatively coupled with the display and the at least one memory element to display the at least one sheet of music on the display.

Abstract: A transducer includes a piezoelectric element attached to a stringed musical instrument with an adhesive layer, and at least one intermediate layer provided in a thickness-wise middle portion of the adhesive layer and made of a material different from a material of the adhesive layer. The transducer has a mounting surface attached to face a back surface of a top of a body of the stringed musical instrument, and the mounting surface is disposed in an area, in the top, including an area right under an installation area of a bridge which is provided on a front surface of the top and supports a saddle supporting one-end sides of strings.

Abstract: A vibratory countermine system and method associated with a propulsion means. The system is comprised of a ground-contacting percussion system assembly that is mounted to the front of the propulsion means. Also, a vibratory subassembly is mounted inside the ground-contacting percussion assembly for inducing vibrations in the ground. The ground-contacting percussion system is in contact with the ground ahead of the propulsion means. It transmits the vibrations, associated forces, and pressure waves below or ahead of the countermine system through the ground, thereby inducing the detonation of land mines.

Abstract: A Gatling-type minigun eliminates the hazards to the operator of the minigun associated with hang fire and overpressure situations by providing a vented rotor assembly to redirect high-pressure gases and associated debris forward of the rotor assembly and away from the operator.

Abstract: Control apparatus and method to coordinate the synchronous firing of two or more rifles with electronic firing systems.

Abstract: A belt bag for use with a firearm related methods are disclosed. An example belt bag includes a first bag component made of a rigid material and a second bag component. The first bag component and the second bag component are releasably coupled and may pivot with respect to one another between an open, reloading position and a closed position. In addition, an opening of the belt bag is coupled to the firearm adjacent to a belt intake opening of the firearm.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus providing a substantially optically transparent/translucent composite armor material is disclosed as having: a first layer of hard transparent material (i.e., a glass facing layer) adapted for attachment to a second layer of polymer backing (i.e., a kinetic layer) and a layer of elastomeric bonding material disposed between the first and second layers. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve and/or modify the performance characteristics of the transparent/translucent armor composite. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide lightweight transparent/translucent armor for use as, for example, bulletproof windows in vehicles and buildings.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.

Abstract: A blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of cured elastomeric material.

Abstract: A swing arm system is disclosed for supporting a weapon on a platform such as a moving vehicle. Upper and lower arm assemblies are pivotally joined together by a connection including a pintle socket. A second pintle socket is provided at the free end of the swing arm assemblies. Friction locks are provided to limit travel and to stabilize the mounting system during operation.

Abstract: An improved bolt carrier for a firearm is provided that improves the overall reliability and performance of the firearm bolt assembly. The bolt carrier includes a bolt with a body having a number of lugs extending therefrom. The bolt includes an extractor recess sized and configured to avoid any undercut of the lugs adjacent the recess. The bolt also includes an extractor pivotably engaged in a recess formed in the bolt. The extractor has a pair nipples on flanges configured to engage a pair of integrally buffered springs disposed on a tapered spring well on either side of a firing pin bore extending through the bolt.

Abstract: A vacuum clean-out system including a separator chamber and associated collection chamber for removing liquid material and debris from a vacuum output and providing a vacuum return line free of contaminants. A vacuum exhaust line is coupled to a cyclonic separator chamber that induces a circular rotation within the incoming vacuum stream, causing the liquid and debris to impinge the chamber's surfaces and fall to the bottom thereof while the “clean” vacuum is drawn upwards into a return line. The collection chamber is maintained at the same negative pressure as the separator chamber so that the accumulating liquid and debris easily drains into the collection chamber. A sensor associated with the collection chamber may be used to determine when the collection chamber is full and needs to be discharged. At that point, the separator chamber is isolated from the collection chamber, the collection chamber is vented and the accumulated material is discharged and/or analyzed.

Abstract: A treatment system to efficiently remove lead from dust contained in extracted cement kiln combustion gas while reducing facility and running costs. A treatment system 1 comprising a probe 3 for extracting a part of combustion gas, while cooling it, from a kiln exhaust gas passage, which runs from an inlet end of a cement kiln to a bottom cyclone; a first classifier 5 for separating coarse powder from dust contained in the combustion gas extracted; a dust collector 7 for collecting dust from the extracted gas containing fine powder discharged from the first classifier 5; and a second classifier 8 for dividing dust discharged from the dust collector 7 into fine powder and coarse powder, and others. Since more lead is distributed on the fine powder side classified by the second classifier 8, lead can efficiently be removed without using chemicals and the like.

Abstract: A multi-stage collector for multi-pollutant control that contains alternating narrow and wide sections with glow discharge electrodes in some narrow sections, a uniform electric field in wide sections for collecting particles charged by the glow discharge and streamer discharge electrodes in wide or narrow sections that convert and destroy harmful gaseous pollutants such as SO2, NOx and volatile organic compounds as well as convert heavy metals such as mercury into a particulate form. Steady state streamer discharge is supported by non-pulsed power supply. The streaming discharge can convert the polluting gases into nitric and sulfuric acid which can be removed by combining it with ammonia to form solid salts.

Abstract: A filter, an apparatus and a method for preventing and/or reducing the formation of tarnish on objects that contain a metal are provided; for example, objects containing silver, copper and/or brass. The apparatus comprises a device that circulates the air in an enclosed space through particulate and adsorbent filters to reduce the amount of tarnishing agents present in said enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for capturing organosiliceous complexes in the gaseous or liquid phase on a solid containing at least 80% by weight of alumina after calcining at 1000° C. The alumina has a total pore volume of more than 30 ml/100 g, a fraction of the pore volume in pores with a diameter of 70 ? or more of more than 10 ml/100 g and a specific surface area of more than 10 m2/g.

Abstract: A treatment system to efficiently remove lead from dust contained in extracted cement kiln combustion gas while reducing facility and running costs. A treatment system 1 comprising: a probe 3 for extracting a part of combustion gas, while cooling it, from a kiln exhaust gas passage, which runs from an inlet end of a cement kiln to a bottom cyclone; a classifier 5 for separating coarse powder from dust contained in the combustion gas extracted by the probe 3; a wet dust collector 6 for collecting dust from the extracted gas containing fine powder discharged from the classifier 5; and devices 12, 13 for feeding sulfurizing agent for sulfurizing lead contained in the kiln exhaust gas to the wet dust collector 6, and others. From the sulfurizing-agent feeders 12, 13 are preferably added the sulfurizing agents to a circulation liquid tank 7 or a pump 9 for circulating slurry.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for producing oxygen of high purity, which is advantageously installed in a transportable container (21), comprising: an upstream pressure-swing-adsorption (PSA) device (A1) containing a zeolite sieve; a downstream PSA device (A2) containing a carbonaceous sieve; in a loop between the two devices, a permeation device (P) capable of separating oxygen form argon; and a medium-pressure oxygen compressor (20). The invention is used for producing oxygen of high purity on-site, typically in isolated locations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a permeable member which can attain both a pullout strength and following property (sealing property) and provides a permeable casing and an electrical component using the permeable member. The present invention includes a permeable film through which a gas passing an opening passes when the permeable film is fixed to the opening of a casing, and a tubular support that supports the permeable film. The support includes a first resin part that contacts the casing with the support fixed to the opening, and a second resin part composed of a material having a higher elastic modulus than that of a material constituting the first resin part, and the first resin part and the second resin part are laminated at least partly in a transverse section of the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air pollution sensor system (1) incorporated in an enclosure (E), said enclosure comprising an air handling system inside an air duct (2), said air duct enabling a communication between air inside said enclosure and air outside said enclosure. The air duct comprises an air inlet for receiving air and an air outlet for releasing handled air inside said enclosure. The air pollution sensor system comprises at least one soot particle sensor (21) capable of sensing soot particles with a diameter in a range of approximately 5-500 nm inside said enclosure and providing a pollution information signal (P) in response to the sensing of said soot particles. The invention further relates to various types of soot particle sensors and air handling systems.

Abstract: An air treatment apparatus including a plurality of electrodes coupled to a voltage generator. The air treatment apparatus has a structure defining an array of openings.

Abstract: A filter, an apparatus and a method is provided for preventing or reducing the oxidation of food. The apparatus comprises a device that circulates the atmosphere in an enclosed space through particulate and adsorbent filters to reduce the amount of oxidizing agents present in said enclosure.

Abstract: A cabinet-shaped AIR FILTER includes an air inlet in a lower casing, an air outlet in an upper casing, an air quality measurement and power control device, a fan behind the air inlet, a housing for enclosing the fan and having two sidewalls formed with the lower casing, the housing including a front air intake of streamline section, an upper air exit of rectangular section, and a board extended forward from a top of the air exit to a joining side of the upper and lower casings, one or more ultraviolet lamps on the top of the air exit, and a deodorant and dust filter in the upper casing. The fan can automatically operate in one of different stages in response to different levels of air quality measured by the air quality measurement and power control device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for producing beverages or other food products which includes, generally and broadly, controllably dispensing water from the system for use in brewing. Water is introduced to a heated water reservoir heating and subsequent use in a process such as brewing. A thermal expansion system is provided to accommodate water which expands from the reservoir as a result of the heating process. One form of thermal expansion system may include a venturi device which allows the accumulation of water which expands during the heating process and then returns the water to the flow of water during a brew cycle.

Abstract: A machine for preparing and dispensing drinks by extraction under pressure of a food substance contained in a capsule which can function in a standalone mode in order to deliver several drinks successively. The machine includes an extraction module for receiving a capsule, a heat insulated water reservoir for supplying the extraction module, a pump and an electrical power supply that includes a low voltage electrical accumulator configured to supply the pump. The reservoir has a heating device that includes an electrical element powered by the accumulator.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for brewing beverages comprising; an upper vessel part; a lower vessel part; a watertight joint whereby the upper and lower vessel parts can be releasably assembled into a unified vessel, the vessel having an open upper end and a closed lower end; so that when assembled, the vessel can receive and retain fluid therein; and a plunger apparatus comprising; a filter apparatus; and a plunger arm; wherein the plunger arm and filter apparatus are joined or can be joined, so that the filter apparatus can be pushed into the vessel via the plunger arm; and the filter apparatus is adapted to fit into and seal against the inside of the vessel, so that when pushed into the vessel the filter apparatus forms a barrier across the inside of the vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic vending machine for noodles, capable of sanitarily cooking them. The automatic vending machine for noodles comprises a discharging hole, which is formed at the door, and it is opened and closed by a discharging door. A coin machine and a door are installed at the inside of the main body. A metallic disposable vessel for holding the noodles and spices is stored in the inside of the noodle storing part. The disposable vessels are automatically released from the noodles storing part by means of the disposable vessel supplying part. The disposable vessels are transmitted to predetermined positions by means of the disposable vessel conveying part. The disposable vessels are automatically released from the main body through the discharging door by the disposable vessel discharging part. The control part controls operations of the constitutional elements of the automatic vending machine as described above.

Abstract: A method is provided for the electrical protection of an electrical household appliance that is used to prepare food. The appliance includes an electric pump which is supplied with alternating current in order to convey a liquid through a conduit and a heating element in order to raise the temperature of the liquid. The instantaneous value of the current I supplied to the pump is measured at regular time intervals. The method includes calculating the average value ?n of the current I measurements m taken over a pre-determined time period T; comparing the average value ?n with a reference value ?ref calculated as the average value of the current I measurements taken over an earlier period of the same length; and opening the pump supply circuit when the difference between the average values ?ref and ?n exceeds a pre-determined threshold value ?1 for at least two successive time periods T.

Abstract: A device to bake farinaceous foods such as cakes, cookies, breads, pies, and pizzas more rapidly and flavorfully, with retention of desire food textures and reduced risk of burning by the use of intermittent application of radiant energy. The preferred embodiment rotates farinaceous ingredients in front of a radiant heat source. The preferred embodiment may control oven temperatures by regulating the amount of outside cool air fan forced into the oven cavity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a prepayment device for dispensing French fries. The pre-cooked and frozen French fries are discharged from storage, and a determined amount is weighed corresponding to one or more portions. The French fries are then received by a receiver which moves between the weighing zone, and the cooking zone, followed by conveyance of the discharged and transported cooked French fries to a container from storage. The device uses a swinging movement of the receiver, enabling the French fries to be mixed and turned ensuring that they are homogeneously cooked. An additional feature of the device is that the cooked French fries are discharged with a tilting movement about an axis towards the transport for the cooked French fries to the container.

Abstract: Egg cooking apparatus comprises a cradle (13, 14) for the egg including resistance means (22), and control circuitry for heating the resistance means. The cradle comprises flexible sheet means wrappable round the egg, mounted in a pair of half-shell units (10, 11) mounted for opening and closing around the egg. The half-shell units are of a silicone elastomer with crimped resistance wire incorporated therein, and each backed by a set of resilient fingers. The control circuitry includes temperature sensing means adjacent to the resistance means, and means (15) for setting the desired temperature and cooking time.

Abstract: A power burner system for use with a heating appliance includes a burner tube, a gas valve for providing gas to the burner tube, and a variable speed combustion air blower for mixing air with the gas provided to the burner tube. The burner system further includes a control in communication with the gas valve and the combustion air blower. In one embodiment, the burner system may be used in a conveyor oven. In another embodiment, a conveyor oven includes air circulating fingers having at least first and second air discharge apertures with different flow areas for providing heated air to a cooking chamber of the oven. In another embodiment, a conveyor oven includes apertures through a wall separating the cooking chamber from a blower compartment. The apertures define different flow areas such that the flow rates through the apertures differ.

Abstract: A juice extractor may include a drive housing and a drive shaft extending outwardly therefrom to a juice extraction area. The juice extractor may further include a shaft seal that, in turn, includes a seal housing and at least one positioning ring contained within the seal housing and surrounding a corresponding drive shaft. The seal may also include at least one sealing ring contained within the seal housing adjacent the at least one positioning ring and surrounding the corresponding drive shaft. The at least one positioning ring may be radially spaced from the corresponding drive shaft when the corresponding drive shaft is aligned along the seal axis, and the at least one sealing ring may sealingly engage the corresponding drive shaft and be radially spaced from adjacent portions of the seal housing when the corresponding drive shaft is aligned along the seal axis.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing the free end of a wrapping material into the bale forming chamber of a round baler. The device comprises a pair of elongate plates 122a and 122b that are biased towards one another to grip the wrapping material between them. One of the plates 122a has a leading edge that projects further than the other in the feeding direction of the wrapping material 30. In the invention, the leading edge is formed with forward projecting resiliently flexible fingers 124d which are transversely spaced from one another.

Abstract: A system control unit writes image data received from a host apparatus into a first storage regions. Next, the system control unit produces duplication data from the image data written in the first storage region, and then, writes these produced duplication data into a second storage regions. Furthermore, the system control unit furthermore produces duplication data from the image data written in the second storage region, and writes these produced duplication data into a third storage region. As a result, 1 piece of the image data and 2 pieces of the duplication data can be prepared on a buffer memory. The optical disk drawing apparatus draws an image on a drawing layer of an optical disk by employing these image data and duplication data.

Abstract: In a rotary screen device in which ink is transferred through holes of a screen, with a rotary screen cylinder provided with the screen being rotated, to carry out printing, the rotary screen cylinder is stopped, in accordance with a stop signal, at a position at which a pattern-free portion (a hole-free portion) of the screen comes to a lowermost position. Since the rotation of a stencil printing press is stopped in a rotation phase in which the pattern-free portion of the screen comes to the lowermost position, ink is prevented from dripping through the holes of the screen.

Abstract: It is desirable that ink and water be fully kneaded or distributed together when an inking unit 4 and a dampening unit 5 are in communication with each other. Accordingly, a dampening water communication path 17 which brings the inking unit 4 and the dampening unit 5 in and out of communication so that they can come in and out of contact with each other is provided, the dampening water communication path comprises a plurality of rollers including an oscillating roller 14 in rotational contact with an ink distributing roller 8 and an oscillating roller 16 in rotational contact with a dampening roller 10, and a roller interposed between them is a bridging roller 15 in rotational contact with one of these adjoining rollers and capable of coming in and out of contact with the other.