Abstract: A process for manufacturing a honeycomb seal is disclosed. The process includes the following steps: a) the honeycomb structure is brought to the desired three-dimensional form and is fixed in this form; b) then the honeycomb structure is filled with a filler material; c) then the honeycomb structure filled with the filler material is machined on a side on which a carrier element is arranged, such that this side has the desired contour and that the end edges of the honeycomb structure are sealed flushly with the filler compound; d) then the side contoured in this way is coated with a coating; e) next the carrier element is applied to the coating, preferably by laser powder build-up welding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for soldering an all-aluminum heat exchanger, particularly a coolant radiator (1) for motor vehicles with a collecting reservoir (2) inside of which an additional heat exchanger (4), particularly a transmission oil cooler is placed. The invention also relates to a heat exchanger produced according to this method. The invention provides that the additinal heat exchanger (4) is, according to the so-called Nocolok® method, firstly soldered separately in a vacuum before being soldered together with the all-aluminum heat exchanger (1). The additional heat exchanger (4) is attached to the collecting reservoir (2) only via connecting sleeves (5) and soldered nuts (7).

Abstract: A method of repairing a metal component comprising depositing a nanoparticle alloy within a crack of the metal component, depositing a filler alloy over the deposited nanoparticle alloy, and diffusion brazing the metal component.

Abstract: A carton includes a reclosable dispenser that allows a top end of the carton to be accessed and subsequently reclosed. The sides of the carton can be pressed together to vary the size of the dispenser opening.

Abstract: Taught herein is a package for holding and storing articles such as drug delivery devices. An inner slide card with tray (12, 100) is loaded with drug delivery devices and inserted into an outer sleeve (200). Receiving slots (34, 114) and apertures (36, 38, 118) secure the drug delivery devices in a tray. Elements such as catches (40, 42) associated with the slide card or tray cooperatively engage elements such as catches (240) associated with the outer sleeve (200). The cooperative engagement of the respective catches provides a child-resistant feature and a spill-resistant feature. A release button (224) disengages the child-resistant feature. In addition, the horizontal orientation of the injectables provides easy access for a user who has limited dexterity as well as sufficient area to apply graphics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder-tight packaging for a good, particularly a powdery good, which has an inner frame and is formed from at least one folding blank that comprises at least one rear side (2), one front side (1) and two lateral sides (3, 4) of the packaging, these sides being attached to one another while being delimited by fold lines. In order to construct the packaging, the folding blank is closed to form tubular shape. The folding blank also has at least one top tab (8) and at least one bottom tab (9).

Abstract: A method of depositing items of value, the method comprising 1) receiving a tamper evident and coded container holding the items of value, the code relating to the content of the container; 2) verifying that the package has been received in an acceptable manner, and, if it has, 3) either incrementing an account with the value of the items of value in the container by reference to the code and without opening the container, or, if the account has previously been incremented, leaving the account unchanged.

Abstract: A Check Stack Visualization technique is provided and allows an automated teller machine (ATM) user to see a stack of checks on one screen for check amount confirmation. Customers see all the checks on one screen and indicate that the amounts are correct and click to deposit the checks. In one preferred embodiment, a three dimensional (3D) list is used to display the checks on a Bezier curve along with the amounts highlighted. If the optical character recognition (OCR) process failed on a check amount, the technique highlights the check amount in red. If the customer does not think the check amount is correct, the customer can click on the small check image which brings up a larger check image and they can edit the amount. Once the customer is satisfied that the numbers are correct, the customer can click on a deposit all check button to complete the transaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) for a check in an automated check processing machine, and more particularly, to a method of recognizing characters on a check in an automated check processing machine, in which only an MICR reading unit repeatedly reads magnetic ink characters several times or an MICR reading unit together with a scanner read magnetic ink characters on a check, then compares the magnetic ink characters, and corrects error codes, so that probability of MICR read error is reduced and a recognition rate of the check is enhanced.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating commercial transactions between a consumer and a supplier of goods at a point of sale and authorized by a credit holder. The credit holder possesses a communications device for prestoring transaction information in a data base. The communications device is operable by the credit holder for transmitting transaction information data and transaction authorization. The consumer possesses a consumer communications device for establishing a communications link between the consumer and the supplier. The consumer communications device generates a consumer request to the credit holders' communications device. A transaction approval device is in communications with the supplier and the consumer requested credit holder's communications device for receiving transaction requests from the supplier and for receiving transaction information data and authorization from the credit holder's communications device.

Abstract: An implementation of a system and method for regulating entry in a transit system using information from a bankcard, such as a credit card or debit card is provided.

Abstract: A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing.

Abstract: An example apparatus for facilitating detection of an analyte comprises a substrate supporting an antenna circuit that includes an antenna and a sensing element. The sensing element has a property, such as electrical resistance, that is modified by an interaction between the analyte and the sensing element. The antenna circuit generates transmitted radiation when irradiated with incident radiation, acting as a transponder, and the transmitted radiation has a spectral distribution correlated with a property of the sensing element so as to facilitate detection of the analyte. In some examples, the antenna circuit may be supported by a personal data card, such as a passenger ticket for a public transport system.

Abstract: An integrated circuit, comprises an antenna configured to receive Radio Frequency (RF) signal that include data, including permanent data, a non-volatile memory configured to store the permanent data, and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) circuit coupled with the non-volatile memory and the antenna, the RFID circuit comprising RFID memory configured to store a unique identifier and other data, the RFID circuit configured to receive the permanent data via the antenna, store the permanent data in the RFID memory, and transfer the permanent data to the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A memory card reader system includes bridges interposed between a memory card of a certain type and a memory card reader receiver which is them same for all receivers. The bridge may have the same or different contact patterns of a standard of a type of memory card and is readily removable and replaceable in order to change the type of memory card that may be used with that connector of the reader. A face plate prevents removal of a bridge until the face plate is moved from a normal position.

Abstract: A magnetic stripe reading device including a magnetic head assembly including a mounting element, at least one information reading sensor having output contacts, the sensor being mounted in the mounting element and a flat cable coupled to the output contacts of the at least one information reading sensor, a portion of the flat cable being arranged in a doubled-over configuration over the output contacts, thereby to provide anti-tampering protection to the output contacts.

Abstract: An information recognizing device including a first colored area providing excellent durability and easy mounting. The information recognizing device has a first colored area by IR ink; a second colored area WH having a contrast in a visible light region with the first colored area; a communication device for performing infrared light communication through the first colored area; an information reading device for reading information by utilizing the contrast between the first colored area and the second colored area.

Abstract: A apparatus, method, and system for reading an optical code using a multiple path image scanner. The image scanner captures a plurality of images using multiple optical image paths and a path directing device that directs the images to an image capture device. One or more of the captured images is then used to decode the optical code.

Abstract: A method of reading bar code symbols comprising the steps of: (a) projecting an image cropping zone (ICZ) framing pattern within the FOV of an image sensing array during wide-area illumination and image capturing operation; (b) visually aligning an object to be imaged within the ICZ framing pattern; (c) forming and capturing an wide-area image of the entire FOV, which spatially encompasses the ICZ framing pattern aligned about the object to be imaged; (d) using automatic software-based image cropping algorithm to automatically crop the pixels within the spatial boundaries defined by the ICZ framing pattern, from those pixels contained in the entire wide-area image frame captured during step (c); and (e) automatically decode processing the image represented by the cropped image pixels in the ICZ framing pattern so as to read a 1D or 2D bar code symbol graphically represented therein.

Abstract: A hand-supportable planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based code symbol reader includes: a hand-supportable housing having light transmission aperture; a linear image formation and detection module having a linear image detection array; and a planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) producing device having at least one visible laser diode (VLD) for producing a planar light illumination beam (PLIB). The code symbol reader further includes image grabber for grabbing digital linear images formed and detected by the image formation and detection module, an image data buffer for buffering the digital linear images grabbed by the image grabber and constructing a two-dimensional image from a series of buffered linear digital images, and an image processing computer for processing the buffered two-dimensional digital image so as to read code symbols graphically represented in the two-dimensional digital linear image.

Abstract: A planar laser illumination module (PLIM) including: (i) a laser illumination source driven preferably by high frequency modulated (HFM) diode current drive circuitry; (ii) a beam collimating optics disposed beyond the laser illumination source; (ii) an optical beam multiplexer (OMUX) device disposed beyond the collimating optics; and (iv) a planarizing-type illumination lens array disposed beyond the OMUX device, and arranged for generating a plurality of substantially planar coherence-reduced laser illumination beams (PLIBs) that form a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) having substantially reduced spatial/temporal coherence.

Abstract: Information carrier precursor comprising a rigid sheet or support; a receiving layer configuration comprising at least one layer; and at least one substance, optionally provided pattern-wise, capable of and available for interacting in situ with at least one species diffusing through the receiving layer configuration to produce a functional species, wherein at least one layer of the receiving layer configuration comprises at least one pigment, at least one binder, opaque porous parts capable of being rendered substantially transparent by penetration by a lacquer provided at the outermost surface of the receiving layer configuration and non-porous transparent parts; a method for producing the above-mentioned information carrier precursor; a method for producing an information carrier; and information carriers produced therewith.

Abstract: Information carrier precursor comprising: a rigid sheet or support and a receiving layer configuration comprising at least one layer, wherein at least one layer of the receiving layer configuration is opaque, porous, has the capability of being rendered substantially transparent by penetration by a lacquer provided at the outermost surface of the receiving layer configuration and comprises at least one pigment, at least one binder and a pattern-wise applied diffusion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of silicones substituted with a polyalkyleneoxy-group, anionic surfactants having a fluoroalkyl-group with at least 7 carbon atoms and/or an alkyl group with at least 10 carbon atoms and/or an alkenyl group with at least 10 carbon atoms and/or two alkyl groups with at least 8 carbon atoms and cationic surfactants having a fluoroalkyl-group with at least 7 carbon atoms and/or an alkyl group with at least 10 carbon atoms and/or two alkyl groups with at least 8 carbon atoms; a method for producing the abo

Abstract: Proposed is a method for producing a portable data carrier (100) starting out from a film carrier (10) having disposed on its upper side (14) a contact layout (28), and on its underside (16) a semiconductor circuit (20) connected to the contact layout. The thus prepared film carrier (10) is put into an injection mold (30) where an injection molding process is performed in which a molded body (40) having an outer contour (102) corresponding to a standard specification for the outer dimensions of a portable data carrier is formed on the underside (16) around the semiconductor circuit (20).

Abstract: The chip card comprises a card body (24) and an embedded chip module (14) having a plurality of contact fields (C1-C8) connected to respective terminals of the chip. The card body further comprises a positioning feature (28) adapted to univocally identify said contact fields according to their location and orientation on the card body. The positioning feature is a hole or a notch formed on the card body in an area including the chip module such as a contact field (C1-C8) which has no electrical functionality as contact field C6 according to ISO 7816-2. The invention is particularly adapted to card bodies including a plug-in removable portion of smaller size comprising said chip module and said positioning feature such as smaller size “mini-plug” SIMs for mobile phones.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a device suitable for new usage by making use of a semiconductor device such as an RFID tag in terms of the capability to transmit and receive data without being contacted therewith, to decrease a burden on a user, and to improve convenience. A semiconductor device is provided to have an arithmetic processing circuit including a transistor, a conductive layer serving as an antenna, a detecting unit having a means for detecting physical quantity or chemical quantity, and a storage unit for storing data detected by the detecting unit, and to cover the arithmetic processing circuit, the conductive layer, the detecting unit, and the storage unit with a protective layer. In addition, diverse information can be monitored and controlled by providing such a semiconductor device for human beings, animals and plants, or the like without being contacted therewith.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory card that is a second memory card provided in connection with a first memory card. The first and second memory cards include: a body portion having the shape of a rectangular plate; and guide portions that project from both sides of the body portion in a width direction of the body portion and extend in a longitudinal direction of the body portion. Each guide portion has a thickness less than a thickness of the body portion. The first and second memory cards are equal in thickness and length of the body portion and distance between tips of the guide portions. The body portion of the second memory card has a width greater than a width of the body portion of the first memory card.

Abstract: The application discloses a security mark consisting of a plurality of layers, of which the cover layers are highly conductive films and the layers of the card core are films of varying transparency. One layer carries information, which can be read directly, if desired, above a security print, while the transparent conductive layer has an additional security markings, such as biometric or product identifiers marking which can be read conductively only with the aid of a special reader. All the layers consist of polymers, papers or mixtures which can be fused together to form a laminate which is fused together. The conductive layers form conductive traces which may be formed with single-walled or multi walled nano tubes or they can be formed from multiple layers or dispersions containing, carbon nano tubes, carbon nano tubes/antimony tin oxide, carbon nano tubes/platinum, or carbon nano tubes/silver, carbon, silver or carbon nano tubes/silver-cloride.

Abstract: The apparatus and method described herein provides for creating multiple spatial patterns, such as magnetic patterns on credit cards. The invention includes storage of information from which patterns may be created, a pattern creation device for creating the spatial patterns, and control whereby the information which is stored is selectively utilized to cause the pattern creation. This allows multiple desired patterns to be simulated, allowing convenient replacement of a number of separate pattern carrying devices.

Abstract: A multi-piece card is provided including a plastic substrate having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge. The first edge opposes the second edge, and the third edge opposes the fourth edge. A first separation line extends from the first edge to the second edge and divides the plastic substrate into a first member and a second member. A first data-encoded strip is associated with the first member, and a second data-encoded strip is associated with the second member. The first member is connected such that it may be removed from the second member at the first separation line.

Abstract: A voting system includes one or more voting machines provided at a specific location, wherein for each authorized voter one of the voting machines is adapted to record a first set of voting selections, and one or more validation machines provided at the specific location, wherein for each authorized voter one of the validation machines is adapted to present the first set of voting selections to the authorized voter and record a second set of voting selections only if the first set of voting selections is confirmed. A first vote tally is determined from the first set of voting selections of each authorized voter, and a second vote tally is determined from the second set of voting selections of each authorized voter. The first vote tally is then compared to the second vote tally, wherein a vote modification may have occurred if the tallies do not match.

Abstract: Thermostat valve arrangement for the cooling circuit of an internal combustion engine in which a main valve member of a main valve is movably mounted in a housing which may be pressed against a main valve seat by a spring, in which a bypass valve member of a bypass valve is further provided which co-operates with a bypass valve seat in the housing and in which a first section of an expansion element (DWE) co-operates with an abutment fixed to the housing and a second section co-operates with the main valve member and the bypass valve member such that the main valve or bypass valve is selectively closed and/or opened, in order to produce the cooling circuit of the internal combustion engine by means of a radiator or a bypass, the main valve seat being formed by a conical seat surface in the housing, the main valve member forming a valve unit with an axially spaced piston-shaped bypass valve member, which valve unit receives the expansion element in an axial recess in one direction in an axially secure manner,

Abstract: An environmental apparatus control system assures a consistent temperature control for realizing a comfortable residential environment based upon demands from the residents, yet in an energy-saving manner. The system includes an apparatus for controlling a residential space, and an initializer which provides an initial target value for control of the residential space at the start of operating the system. Comfortableness demands from residents are analyzed in order modify the initial target value to a working target value. The initial target value is shifted in a direction of saving the energy such that the working target value can always approach from and settle on the energy-saving side as the demands from the residents are analyzed. The working target values within a past time period are weighted to give a corrected target value which replaces the initial target value for the start of next operation cycle of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method of dehumidifying an enclosed environment with a direct expansion air conditioning system, such direct expansion air conditioning system containing a two speed compressor and a two speed supply fan that allows the compressor and supply fan to run at high speeds in a steady-state or low speeds in a steady-state for better humidity control. Such a system allows for a more efficient, less costly system in comparison to single speed direct expansion air conditioner or direct expansion air conditioners with variable speed compressors and supply fans.

Abstract: A heat source unit includes a compressor, a heat-source-side heat exchanger, an outdoor blower, and a controller for electric devices. A hydrothermal exchange unit accommodates water heat exchangers, water pipes, pumps and a controller, and is connected to the heat source unit via refrigerating pipes and electric wiring. A tank unit has tanks for storing hot water obtained as a result of heat exchange by the water heat exchangers. The hydrothermal exchange unit has a housing. The front, rear, upper, left and right sides of the housing are covered with panels. A bottom plate for the housing is disposed predetermined distance above the lower end of the housing. The housing accommodates the hydrothermal exchange unit, and a space below the bottom plate of the housing accommodates connectors for the water pipes and refrigerant pipes. This completely prevents freezing of the water pipes, makes use-side units compact, and improves operation efficiency.

Abstract: An auxiliary model railroad track connector for adjoining railroad track sections is provided. Each railroad track section including an array of ties and a pair of rails positioned in a spaced apart relationship on the array of ties. The auxiliary model railroad track connector includes a first end section and a second end section. The first and second end sections are coupled to opposing ties of the adjoining track sections. A resilient member is interposed between the first and second end sections. The resilient member has sufficient pulling force to hold and pull the adjoining track sections together. The auxiliary connector prevents longitudinal movement between the adjoining railroad tracks sections and maintains mechanical and electrical connections between the railroad track sections.

Abstract: The method of generation of pulsations of liquid jet consisting in that acoustic pulsations generated by acoustic actuator act directly or indirectly on the pressure liquid in acoustic chamber; generated pressure pulsations are amplified by mechanical amplifier of pulsations and transferred by liquid waveguide fitted with pressure liquid feed to the nozzle and/or nozzle system. Resonant natural frequency of the acoustic system can be matched to the frequency of acoustic pulsations by means of a tuneable resonant chamber.

Abstract: A method and a device_for cleaning a dirty surface, wherein water is squirted from a nozzle against the dirty surface in order to wash away the dirt with the water, characterized in that compressed air is supplied to the water in a mixing chamber, which is located upstream of the nozzle, at a predetermined pressure, after which the water is squirted against the dirty surface in a spray of droplets, downstream of the nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable device for effecting a desired environment proximate to the device. The effected environment includes, in part, temporary increases in the amount of water vapor as the device emits water vapor over some time duration, typically from about 1 or 2 minutes or so to about 15 to 30 minutes or so (other durations are possible). Heat from a chemical heating engine is employed to drive off the water vapor. The device may also emit one or more ingredients adapted to be detected by olfaction. The device may be used to help address symptoms of various ailments, e.g., cold, flu, allergies, sinusitis, and the like. Also, the device may be employed to help promote a desired emotive state for the user of the device. The device promotes one or more desired states through auditory, tactile, visual, and/or olfactory signals. Furthermore, the device may be used to open pores in skin; or to treat skin or tissue.

Abstract: A support member is comprised of a carrier which holds a volatile component. The carrier is comprised of a three-dimensional knitted fabric. The three-dimensional knitted fabric is comprised of a first knitted fabric layer, a second knitted fabric layer, and connecting yarns between these layers. The connecting yarns connect the first knitted fabric layer with the second knitted fabric layer. At least one knitted fabric layer has a mesh-like structure. A plurality of connecting yarns extend from each stitch of the first knitted fabric layer to each stitch of the second knitted fabric layer and connect each other's stitch. The volatile component is impregnated in the carrier or adhered to the carrier, so that the volatile component is held by the carrier.

Abstract: A support member is comprised of a carrier which holds a volatile component. The carrier is comprised of a three-dimensional knitted fabric. The three-dimensional knitted fabric is comprised of a first knitted fabric layer, a second knitted fabric layer, and connecting yarns between these layers. The connecting yarns connect the first knitted fabric layer with the second knitted fabric layer. At least one knitted fabric layer has a mesh-like structure. A plurality of connecting yarns extend from each stitch of the first knitted fabric layer to each stitch of the second knitted fabric layer and connect each other's stitch. The volatile component is impregnated in the carrier or adhered to the carrier, so that the volatile component is held by the carrier.

Abstract: A dispenser includes (i) a reservoir containing a personal care composition, wherein the personal care composition is a moisturizer, sun-protective material, after-sun care material, skin conditioning agent, astringent material, skin cleanser, acne treatment, cosmetic remover, massage oil, or skin nutrient agent; (ii) at least one nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir; and (iii) an on-off frequency generator in fluid communication between the reservoir and the nozzle, the frequency generator adapted to deliver a pulse rate frequency of 0.1 to 500 Hz.

Abstract: The present invention is a spiderweb maker gun comprising a body having a handle, a trigger, and a discharge nozzle. A source of pressurized air is supplied to an air inlet which is secured to the handle of the gun and which is controlled by an adjustable air valve. The discharge side of the air valve has an air conduit extending therefrom which has an air discharge end or nozzle positioned below the glue discharge nozzle so that pressurized air is directed into the stream of hot glue falling or dropping from the glue discharge nozzle. The pressurized air blows the hot glue in a stream towards the area where the spiderweb is to be created with the glue drying and cooling as it is being blown from the gun. The gun is selectively moved while the stream of hot glue is being blown therefrom to create the spiderweb pattern.

Abstract: A nozzle has a cylindrical conduit section with a power fluid inlet, an outlet and a pumped fluid inlet at a location between the power fluid inlet and the outlet; a straightening vane plate sealed across the power fluid inlet including a plurality of straightening vanes situated around a pass thru conduit; a wing support and tube attached to the straightening vane plate that provides a passageway for the power fluid pass thru conduit and extends across the pumped fluid inlet; and a circular wing structure attached to an end of the wing support and tube, wherein the circular wing structure has a nosed shaped profile. The nosed shaped profile has a first face having an outer diameter larger than the wing support and tube and a rounded portion with a slope that decreases to almost parallel to the walls of the cylindrical section. The circular wing structure then has a tapering portion that tapers down again to a diameter similar to the wing support and tube.

Abstract: A nozzle has a cylindrical conduit section with a power fluid inlet, an outlet and a pumped fluid inlet at a location between the power fluid inlet and the outlet; a straightening vane plate sealed across the power fluid inlet including a plurality of straightening vanes situated around a pass thru conduit; a wing support and tube attached to the straightening vane plate that provides a passageway for the power fluid pass thru conduit and extends across the pumped fluid inlet; and a circular wing structure attached to an end of the wing support and tube, wherein the circular wing structure has a nosed shaped profile. The nosed shaped profile has a first face having an outer diameter larger than the wing support and tube and a rounded portion with a slope that decreases to almost parallel to the walls of the cylindrical section. The circular wing structure then has a tapering portion that tapers down again to a diameter similar to the wing support and tube.

Abstract: Drip irrigation devices and the associated methods for making and using such devices for irrigation are described. The devices can be attached to a plant container or pot, typically on the edge and/or not in the soil, so as not to impede the plant's root structure or the soil configuration. The devices receive fluid from an external fluid distribution mechanism and then apply the fluid to the plant or soil using an internal distribution mechanism. The drip irrigation devices can be configured with at least one member to hold, stabilize, or balance the irrigation device on the desired surface of the container. The devices can also contain with an internal or external flow controller to regulate the flow of the fluid to the container.

Abstract: Modular systems and methods for fluid dispersion are provided. A base module includes a modular frame structure and fluid distribution conduits secured within the frame structure. Diffuser assemblies or other equipment may be coupled to the fluid distribution conduits via a mating tube. The mating tube is inserted into an aperture in the wall of the fluid distribution conduit, and provides a fluid tight joining method.

Abstract: An aerosol nozzle adaptor (10) for a nozzle head (11), the adaptor (10) comprising a mounting attachment (13) capable of maintaining a supporting engagement with an aerosol container (12) and a tube (14) having an internal passage and first (15) and second (16) tube ends, said first tube end (15) being adapted to engage the nozzle head (11) so as to provide a continuous fluid passage therewith and said second tube end (16) being adapted to direct the fluid upon the expulsion therefrom.

Abstract: An applicator device for sheet application of liquid material including a main body, a nozzle assembly with at least one slotted application nozzle for dispensing the liquid material, and a clamping device attaching the nozzle assembly to the main body.

Abstract: A method of processing a useable particulated nepheline syenite including providing particulate nepheline syenite with a maximum first grain size; milling the nepheline syenite in a ball mill operated substantially dry to produce a dry feed stock with particles less than a given size; and, using an air classifier to remove particles having a second grain size from the feed stock to provide an Einlehner Abrasive Value of less than about 100. In practice the second grain size is less than 5 microns and the distribution profile is generally 4-5 microns. The product produced by the method is, thus, novel.