Abstract: A dispenser for magnetic adhesive tape has a housing and a blade base. The housing has a mounting post for mounting a roll of magnetic adhesive tape, an opening through which the magnetic adhesive passes and a retaining post having a longitudinal slot. The blade base is mounted on the retaining post and has a blade and a ring encircling the retaining post, defining a curved gap between the ring and the retaining post and having a free end extending beyond a distal end of the blade. With one hand, a user can easily pivot the dispenser at the free end to dispense a desired length of magnetic adhesive tape and then cut the magnetic adhesive tape with the blade. Furthermore, the free end of the ring protects a user's fingers from being injured by the blade.

Abstract: A film-supplying device is provided for supplying a ring-shape adhesive-film to a film-affixing device having an alignment shaft-member, where the ring-shape adhesive-film is attached on a release sheet. The device comprises a table and a sheet transport mechanism. The release sheet is transported in a predetermined direction on the table by the sheet transport mechanism. The table is provided with an opening. The alignment shaft-member is inserted through the opening. The table is also provided with a peel portion that is used to peel off the ring-shape adhesive-film from the release sheet. Further, the table is provided with a passageway that is formed from the opening to the peel portion, in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: An attitude-changeable surface pressing member is attached to a front end of a clip such that substrates can evenly be pressed even if a distance clipped at the front end by the clip is changed during a heating process in a sealing process. A display panel sealing clip includes a pressing member which has a pair of clipping portions for clipping both the substrates and the tubulation tubing to apply pressure in a direction in which the pair of clipping portions is brought close to each other and a surface pressing member which presses the tubulation tubing by a surface thereof.

Abstract: A process for treatment of an aqueous stream to produce a low solute containing distillate stream and a high solute/solids containing blowdown stream utilizing a method to increase the efficiency of an evaporator while providing an essentially scale free environment for the heat transfer surface. Multi-valent ions and non-hydroxide alkalinity are removed from aqueous feed streams to very low levels and then the pH is increased preferably to about 9 or higher to increase the ionization of low ionizable constituents in the aqueous solution. In this manner, species such as silica and boron become highly ionized, and their solubility in the concentrated solution that is present in the evaporation equipment is significantly increased. The result of this is high allowable concentration factors and a corresponding increase in the recovery of high quality reusable water with essentially no scaling.

Abstract: A method of securing an awning strap of a recreational vehicle to an awning support arm comprising the steps of extending an end of an awning strap proximate to an awning support arms and inserting a first loop retaining end of a device into a loop at the end of the awning strap and inserting a second end of the device into an awning support arm positioning hole. Also an apparatus for securing an awning support strap where the apparatus comprises an elongated device with a first bent end adaptable to the loop of the awning strap and a second end that may be inserted within a hole of the awning support arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid folding door. The inventive door comprises: two vertical jambs (2), each of which contains a slide; a winding shaft which is disposed at the top of the two vertical jambs (2); and a flexible screen (6) which is equipped with (i) a lower bar (10) which is in turn connected to the winding shaft by means of at least one strap (11) and (ii) at least one reinforcing bar. According to the invention, the width of the screen (6) is smaller than the distance separating the inner faces (2a) of each of the jambs (2). Moreover, the ends of at least one reinforcing bar (9) are fitted and guided in the slides provided in each of the jambs (2). The screen (6) can occupy: a closed position in which it is deployed in a separation plane that is defined by the jambs (2) and the winding shaft, or an open position in which it is folded by winding each strap (11) on the shaft and forming at least one fold on one side of the separation plane.

Abstract: A device for winding a suspension cord of a blind is provided to wind a suspension cord disposed on a blind. The suspension cord is spirally wound about a cord spool through a spiral guide groove of a guide component, and then arranged along the cord spool in sequence. Additionally, when the cord spool is connected to a power resilient element as a power source of rotation, friction force is applied to the cord spool through an adjusting component to adjust the output torque of the cord spool, such that the torque applied to the cord spool by the power resilient element can be balanced out with the torque applied to the cord spool by the gravity of the blind.

Abstract: I searched the patent files and could not find a similar product, therefore, I wish to obtain a patent on my invention.

Abstract: A cordless window blind structure comprises a blind body having a positioning cord mounted to both lateral sides respectively wherein the positioning cord is fixed to a head rail at one end. A bottom rail has both end sides drilled with a cord passage respectively and both sides of the bottom surface respectively equipped with a gliding element, and a clip element. The positioning cords mounted at both sides thereof and led through the cord passages can be respectively guided to run around the gliding element and firmly held in place by clip portions of the clip element. Moreover, cord-winding devices each having a torsion spring and a rotary member are fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom rail to which the positioning cords are attached at the bottommost ends. Therefore, the bottom rail and the windowsill can be accurately kept cordless to ensure the best application state thereby.

Abstract: A regulation structure for shutter slats is adopted for a blind shutter which includes a frame and a plurality of shutter slats suspending on the frame. The regulation structure includes a regulation dock, two ratchet gear racks, two compression ratchet gears, a drawing cord, two elastic elements and an actuation means. The ratchet gear racks are fixedly located on two inner sides of the frame. The compression ratchet gears are located on two side ends of the regulation dock and separated by the two elastic elements to push the compression ratchet gears to be latched on the ratchet gear racks and anchored on the frame. The drawing cord has two distal ends fastened to the two compression gears. Through the actuation means the two distal ends of the drawing cord can be driven towards the center thereof to move the two compression gears to escape the ratchet gear racks.

Abstract: A positioning drum for a Venetian blind has a cylinder, two sidewalls and a cord plate. The cylinder extends longitudinally and has two sides and an outer surface. The sidewalls are curved, extend respectively from the sides of the cylinder and each sidewall has a first edge. The cord plate is mounted between the first edges of the sidewalls and has a notch, two mounting holes, two channels and two secure posts. The notch is defined in the cord plate and has two longitudinal edges and a bottom. The mounting holes are defined in the cord plate near the bottom of the notch. The channels communicate respectively with the mounting holes and the notch. The secure posts are formed respectively on the longitudinal edges of the notch and each secure post has a distal end. The distal end extends toward and bars one of the channels.

Abstract: A window blind lock assembly includes a dog pivotally mounted in a casing to prevent movement of a blind string relative to the casing. The dog is resiliently biased to lock the string in the casing. A lever is pivotally mounted in the casing, and coupled to the dog and string. As the string is pulled, the lever rotates the dog to release the string. Conveniently, the string need not be pulled in any specific direction to release the dog.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an overhead door against a door frame includes an arm member comprising an arm and a flange on an upper end of the arm. The arm member is attached to the overhead door such that the arm extends above the top edge of the overhead door. A slotted plate member is attached to the door frame above a door opening and comprises a plate configured such that the plate curves upward and inward above a curved path followed by the top edge of the overhead door as it approaches the closed position. A slot is defined in the plate and as the overhead door approaches the closed position, the arm moves into the slot with the flange above the plate, and when the overhead door is in the closed position the flange contacts the plate to maintain the overhead door adjacent to the door frame.

Abstract: An end stem for a soft vertical blind includes an arm spaced from an end louver of the blind, and a fabric panel connected to the arm and the end louver forms a column surrounding the end louver.

Abstract: A cord safety system comprises a window covering panel, a headrail, a cord, and a connective member. The cord is adapted to lift the window covering panel and the cord is directly gripped by the connective member. When a predetermined load is applied to the cord, the connective member releases the cord. The cord can be reinserted into the connective member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guide rail structure with which it is difficult to remove a slat from a guide rail using a bar or the like.

Abstract: A spline apparatus is provided which includes a spline section and a spline channel cover section. The spline apparatus includes an intermediate section that is intermediate and joined to the spline section and a spline channel cover section. A frame member is also provided that can be used with the aforesaid spline apparatus. A center divider is also provided which can be used with the aforesaid frame member and spline apparatus to form a complete main frame assembly that can retain a screen insert and/or glazed insert. An “R” channel member is also provided for use with the aforesaid frame member.

Abstract: Softening compositions for tissues, particularly facial tissues, include a combination of polysiloxanes and one or both of a polyalkylene oxide and a fatty alkyl derivative. The softening compositions can contain from about 30 to about 75 weight percent polysiloxane, from about 0 to about 60 weight percent polyalkylene oxide and from about 0 to about 60 weight percent fatty alkyl derivative, wherein the combined amount of the polyalkylene oxide and the fatty alkyl derivative is about 25 weight percent or greater. The resulting tissues have good softness and wettability.

Abstract: Wet-pressed creped tissue sheets exhibit continuous undulating valleys separated by continuous mono-planar macro-ridges running in the machine direction of the sheet, the macro-ridges being of a lower fiber density relative to the fiber density of the undulating valleys. The tissue structure can be created by pressing a densified tissue web against the surface of a Yankee dryer while the web is supported by a texturizing (molding) fabric having a web-supporting surface having highly topographic continuous or substantially continuous ridges and valleys and thereafter creping the web.

Abstract: A process of making a wet-microcontracted fibrous structure product comprising the steps of: forming an embryonic web and forwarding the web at a first velocity on a carrier fabric to a transfer zone having a transfer/imprinting fabric; non-compressively removing water from the web; transferring the web to the transfer/imprinting fabric in the transfer zone without precipitating substantial densification of the web; forwarding, at a second velocity, the transfer/imprinting fabric along a looped path in contacting relation with a transfer head disposed at the transfer zone, the second velocity being from about 5% to about 40% slower than the first velocity; adhesively securing the web to a drying cylinder having a third velocity; drying the web without overall mechanical compaction of the web; creping the web from the drying cylinder with a doctor blade, the doctor blade having an impact angle of from about 90 degrees to about 130 degrees; and reeling the web at a forth velocity that is faster than the third v

Abstract: A head-box for depositing slurry upon a moving web including a main metering roll, a companion roll disposed in closely spaced relation to the metering roll and a vibrating gate which forms a nip between the metering roller and the gate. The nip is arranged to retain a supply of the slurry, and the rolls are driven so slurry retained in the nip progresses over an upper outer peripheral surface of the metering roll to be deposited upon the web. Also, preferably included is a doctor blade disposed in operational relationship to the metering roll for directing the slurry downwardly from the outer metering roll surface to a point above the surface of a carrier for a fiberglass layer upon which the slurry layer is deposited. The vibrating gate and doctor blade may be pivotally mounted to either side of the surfaces of the head-box.

Abstract: Polymeric compounds of formula I comprising boronic acid are provided. These polymeric compounds are prepared either by grafting boronic acid containing compounds (e.g. 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid) to hydrolysed poly(N-vinylformamide) or hydrolysing copolymer(s) obtained by copolymerizing vinyl group containing boronic acid monomers (e.g. -vinylphenyl boronic acid) and N-vinylformamide. These polymeric compounds are used in increasing the wet strength of paper in paper-making processes. Formula (I).

Abstract: To smooth the surface of a flow sheet that is used in a paper machine and make the flow sheet easy to handle, reinforced fibers are disposed in a mold 5. The entire mold 5 is covered with enclosing members 10, 11 so that an enclosed space 12 is formed inside the enclosing members 10, 11. While air in the enclosed space 12 is being suctioned through one end of the enclosed space 12, matrix resin is supplied to the reinforced fibers through the other end of the enclosed space 12 to impregnate the reinforced fibers with the matrix resin, and the matrix resin is hardened, whereby there is obtained a flow sheet whose surface smoothness is 0.25 ?m or less in terms of arithmetical mean roughness.

Abstract: A brake caliper includes an actuator, a moveable brake pad including a brake pad backplate having a generally planar portion, and a friction material secured to the brake pad backplate. The brake pad backplate is being generally arcuate in shape and defines a friction material outer radius and has a friction face for engagement with a brake disc. The brake pad defines a wear limit of the friction material at a wear limit plane that is parallel to the friction face. The brake pad backplate includes a first pad abutment to limit rotation of the brake pad in a first direction. The first pad abutment is defined on a first lug surface of a first lug projecting from the generally planar portion, and the first lug surface is at a radius larger than the friction material outer radius and is positioned on the friction face side of the wear limit plane.

Abstract: A method for in-gas micro/nanoimprinting of bulk metallic glass includes steps of preparing a die, heating the bulk metallic glass and in-gas micro/nanoimprinting of the bulk metallic glass. In the step of preparing a die, the die has a micro/nano structure having multiple depressions and a flow channel connected to the depressions. In the step of heating the bulk metallic glass, the bulk metallic glass is heated to a temperature between a glass transition temperature and a crystallization temperature of the bulk metallic glass. In the step of in-gas micro/nanoimprinting, the bulk metallic glass is forced into the die in presence of gas to imprint a complementing micro/nano structure on the bulk metallic glass. Because the die has a flow channel to allow air or gas to escape from the micro/nano structure of the die, the micro/nanoimprinting can be performed in presence of air or gas.

Abstract: Disclosed is (i) a molding-material handling component of a metal molding system, (ii) a metal molding system having a molding-material handling component, and/or (iii) a method, and (iv) a hot runner having a molding-material handling component.

Abstract: An investment casting process that enables directionally solidified tip shrouded turbine blades or buckets to have a continuous grain structure that extends through the tip shroud in addition to increasing the quantity of grains in the root of the part.

Abstract: A molding technique is utilized to form the cooling channels in an airfoil for a gas turbine engine. The cooling channels are formed by lost core mold plugs, which are leached away after metal has been molded around them. At least one of the mold plugs is provided with a cone which will extend into the airfoil. The cone forms an opening in a wall of the airfoil, and the size of this opening is indicative of the thickness of the wall. By comparing the size to expected sizes, a determination can be made of whether the wall is of an acceptable thickness at locations where it is difficult to otherwise measure the wall.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making foundry shapes (e.g. cores and molds) using epoxy-acrylate cold-box binders containing an oxidizing agent and elevated levels of an organofunctional silane, which are cured in the presence of sulfur dioxide, and to a process for casting metals using the foundry shapes. The metal parts have fewer casting defects because the foundry shapes made with the binder are more resistant to erosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding mixture for producing casting moulds for metalworking, a process for producing casting moulds, casting moulds obtained by the process and also their use. To produce the casting moulds, a refractory mould raw material and a binder based on water glass are used. A proportion of a particulate metal oxide selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, titanium oxide and zinc oxide is added to the binder. Particular preference is given to using synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide as metal oxide.

Abstract: A method of performing a temperature set point change for a bake plate of a track lithography tool includes positioning a cooling surface of an actively chilled transfer shuttle adjacent a process surface of the bake plate. The actively chilled transfer shuttle includes the cooling surface and a transfer surface opposing the cooling surface. The method also includes monitoring a temperature of the bake plate, initiating a flow of a cooling fluid through one or more orifices provided on the cooling surface of the actively chilled transfer shuttle, and determining that the temperature of the bake plate has decreased by a predetermined temperature. The method further includes terminating the flow of the cooling fluid and moving the actively chilled transfer shuttle to a robot transfer position.

Abstract: A self-heating or self-cooling container for food or drink comprises inner and outer vessels defining a reaction cell between their mutually facing walls is provided. The reaction cell is divided into first and second chambers by a rupturable membrane. A liquid chemical reagent is filled into the second chamber which is at ambient pressure, and a solid chemical reagent is placed in the first chamber which is at sub-atmospheric pressure. The sub-atmospheric pressure in the first chamber causes a rapid and thorough mixing of the chemical reagents, and shaking the container after the initial rupture of the membrane assists that rapid mixing. Preferably the second chamber is elastically deformable to increase its internal volume, for example being formed with corrugated walls. Alternatively the reaction cell may be provided with pressure relief valve means.

Abstract: A brazable composite metal material for a heat exchanger tube or manifold, a method of making the tube or manifold, and a heat exchanger made therefrom. The composite metal suitable for making the heat exchanger tube or manifold has one of an aluminized carbon steel, galvanized carbon steel, or steel wire mesh core roll bonded to at least one outer layer of a brazable aluminum alloy, such as type 3003 aluminum alloy.

Abstract: The amount of cooling water supplied to an automobile air conditioner heater core is adjusted based on a user set temperature. The heater core has two tanks spaced from each other by a predetermined distance. Cooling water is introduced and discharged into the first or second tank via inlet and outlet pipes respectively connected to the tanks. Ends of plural tubes are respectively fixed between the tanks. Fins extend between the tubes. Cooling water is supplied to one side of the inlet pipe. The cooling water is discharged through a bypass line at one side of the inlet pipe without passing through the heater. The amount of cooling water introduced into the heater core is adjusted by a liquid flow rate controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and equipment for recovering heat from exhaust gas removed from an industrial process, such as an electrolysis process for the production of aluminium. Heat is recovered by means of an extraction/suction system, where the exhaust gas contains dust and/or particles. The heat is recovered as the exhaust gas is brought into contact with heat-recovery elements. Flow conditions and the design of the heat recovery elements are such that the deposits of the dust and/or particles on the surfaces stated are kept at a stable, limited level. In preferred embodiments, the heat-recovery elements have a circular or an extended, elliptical cross-section and may be equipped with fins or ribs.

Abstract: A flexible heat pipe (10) includes a casing (12), a wick structure (20) arranged in the casing, and a working medium saturated in the wick structure. The casing includes an evaporation section (122), a condensation section (126), and a flexible adiabatic section (124) connecting the evaporation section with the condensation section. The wick structure includes a first portion (21), a second portion (23) and a third portion respectively disposed in the evaporation, the condensation and the adiabatic sections of the casing. The adiabatic section of the casing further accommodates a supporting member (30) therein for supporting the third portion of the wick structure to have an intimate contact with an inner surface of the adiabatic section.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for storing thermal energy. The subject thermal energy storage apparatus can function as a heat absorber in a cooling system. A cooling system can incorporate a cooling cycle that utilizes thermal energy storage and has two coolant loops. The primary cooling loop acquires the waste heat from a heat source, such as an electronic device, by heat transfer to the primary coolant via, for example, a sensible heat process (where sensible heat is heat absorbed or transmitted by a substance during a change in temperature which is not accompanied by a change of state) or by evaporating the primary coolant through a latent heat phase change process. The waste heat absorbed by the primary coolant is transferred to the host material of the heat absorber.

Abstract: This invention enables broad commercial use of heat pipe technology in designs ranging from traditional outdoor apparel to high-end sport garments and special tasks garments. Heat pipes of popular mesh or velvet patterns provides integrated heat sink functionality that decreases weight, size and cost of thermal designs. Products of the invention are lightweight, flexible and even elastic that provides maximum comfort to their users.

Abstract: A vapor conduit having a first cross sectional area is connected to an evaporator for refrigerant exiting the evaporator. The evaporator is connected to a reservoir by a filling conduit having a second cross sectional area. A first liquid plug is disposed in the vapor conduit and a second liquid plug is disposed in the filling conduit. A first sum of forces acting on the first liquid plug is less than a second sum of forces acting on the second liquid plug (56) causing the refrigerant to expand into the vapor conduit to a greater extent than into the filling conduit causing continuous circulation of the refrigerant in the same direction. The first cross sectional area of the vapor conduit is greater than the second cross sectional area of the filling conduit for causing the first sum of forces to be greater than the second sum of forces.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of transferring heat to or from a fluid or body comprising causing heat to be transferred to or from a composition comprising at least trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluorpropene.

Abstract: A parallel flow (minichannel or microchannel) evaporator includes a porous member inserted at the entrance of the evaporator channels which provides refrigerant expansion and pressure drop controls resulting in the elimination of refrigerant maldistribution and prevention of potential compressor flooding.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rotating mechanism for rotationally driving a solid-solid direct-heating reaction disc, comprising a fixed hollow shaft, a rotating sleeve assembly and a signal commutator, wherein the fixed hollow shaft is -fixed, the rotating sleeve assembly rotatably surrounds the fixed hollow shaft, the reaction disc is supported by the rotating sleeve assembly so as to rotate along with the rotating sleeve assembly, and the signal commutator has a stationary end fixed to the fixed hollow shaft and a moving end co-rotating with the rotating sleeve assembly. By the rotating mechanism, the signal commutator is hold, and signal input and output between the moving end and the stationary end can be achieved.

Abstract: Regulating the temperature of a heat-generating device within a desired range using shape memory materials disposed on a heat sink. According to one embodiment, cooling fins are placed upon a heat-generating device. Fluid flows through the cooling fins to remove heat from the device. A shape memory material is placed within the path of fluid flow to regulate the amount of fluid flow in response to stimuli at desired low and high operating temperatures of the heat-generating device. At the low desired device operating temperature, the shape memory material restricts the amount of fluid flow through the cooling fins. At the high desired device operating temperature, the shape memory material does not restrict fluid flow through the cooling fins.

Abstract: A deflection device keeps high velocity gravel slurry flow from directly impinging the wellbore wall in open hole and breaking loose the filter cake coating on the wall or, in a cased hole, prevents the direct impingement of gravel slurry on the casing which can cause wear from erosion. The slurry exist from an intermediate annulus in a crossover that is fitted with movable members that can be pivotally mounted for rotational displacement by the pumped slurry to act as a deflector to prevent or minimize direct impingement on the wellbore wall or casing. When the flow stops the deflectors can pivot back to their original positions. The deflectors can be simply replaced when worn.

Abstract: An isolation tool for use with a concentric drill string for isolating a zone in a wellbore for testing is provided comprising a center tube and an outer casing forming an annular conduit therebetween and an expandable and contractible packer for sealing off an outside annular passage formed between a wall of the wellbore and an outer surface of the concentric drill string, whereby the isolation tool is adapted to be operably connected to the concentric drill string such that the isolation tool is in fluid communication with the concentric drill string.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides a top drive supported tool for making up and running casing strings into a borehole. The tool comprises a fill-up and circulation assembly and a launcher assembly that is adapted to cooperate with a connectable cement wiper plug assembly for launching wiper plugs that control cement placement in the annulus between a casing string and a borehole containing the casing string. The tool of the present invention shortens or eliminates delays in well operations, thereby improving integrity of cement liners formed by placing cement slurry in a targeted interval.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may include a signal integrity monitor that senses the signal transmitted between a surface device and a downhole device. The signal integrity monitor is adapted to disconnect power from the communication system if a fault in the communication line is detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for predicting zonal productivity of an oilfield drilling operation. The method comprises acquiring critical drawdown pressure profile (CDPP) of at least one selected from a group consisting of an open well and a cased well, establishing a CDPP criteria according to geomechanics based model, identifying sand failure according to the CDPP criteria, and predicting zonal productivity of a drilling operation according to the sand failure.

Abstract: A wellbore chemical treating system includes a pressure vessel for containing a treating chemical. The pressure vessel is closed to atmospheric pressure. A first controllably operated valve is disposed in fluid communication between an outlet of the pressure vessel and a well for selectively controlling the flow of the chemical from the pressure vessel to the well. A pressurized gas is disposed in the pressure vessel wherein the pressure exerted by the pressurized gas causes the chemical to flow from the pressure vessel to the well through the first valve when the first valve is opened. A second controllably operated valve is disposed in fluid communication between the well and an outlet of a fluid tank for selectively controlling flow of fluid in the tank to the well. The fluid tank is replenished by fluid produced from the well. The system includes a controller for selectively operating the first valve and the second valve.

Abstract: A system for preventing the migration of unconsolidated and/or loosely consolidated material into a wellbore. Such prevention is accomplished by introducing a well treatment medium comprising an expandable fluid and a bonding agent into an unconsolidated zone proximate the wellbore. The expandable fluid is allowed to expand and flow through the unconsolidated zone while the bonding agent cures, thereby forming a consolidated zone having sufficient porosity to allow fluid flow therethrough.