Abstract: An improved process for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gas of an oxy-combustion power plant is provided. At least a first product stream and a second product stream are separated from a flue gas stream, wherein the pressure of the first product stream and the pressure of the second product stream are different. The first product stream is warmed and vaporized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of detergent additives for reducing or preventing the formation of deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines and in particular in common rail injection systems.

Abstract: An improved process for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gas of an oxy-combustion power plant is provided. The flue gas is compressed, cleaned, cooled and dried. This clean, compressed dry flue gas is then further cooled, partially condensed and separated into liquid and vapor streams. The liquid streams, which contain a high concentration of carbon dioxide, are vaporized, compressed and exported to an end user. The vapor streams are heated and expanded, in order to extract useable energy. At least two expanders are used to extract this energy, with an intermediate warming step.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a vapor to be injected into a flue gas stream are described. Apparatus comprises a fluid vaporization and injection assembly further comprising: a stripper for producing first ammonia vapor and a first aqueous ammonia solution from a second aqueous ammonia solution; a reflux tank for producing a second ammonia vapor and the second aqueous ammonia solution from the first ammonia vapor and the first aqueous ammonia solution; and a first outlet for outputting the second ammonia vapor for introduction into the flue gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gel for separating and/or purifying a gas mixture comprising a metal cation, a porous support, a gelling agent and a solvent. Associated devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wet electrostatic ionization stage in an electrostatic separation device for purifying a flowing aerosal including finely dispersed particles entrained in a gas. The wet electrostatic ionization stage includes a plate disposed across a cross section of a flow channel and connected to a ground potential or reference counterpotential. The plate includes substantially identical openings through which the gas flows. The wet electrostatic ionization stage also includes a high-voltage grid disposed across the cross section of the flow channel either upstream or downstream from the plate and electrically isolated from a wall of the flow channel. The high voltage grid is coupled to a high voltage potential via a bushing disposed in the wall of the flow channel. For each opening in the plate, a rod-shaped high-voltage electrode coupled at one end to the high-voltage grid has a free end projecting centrically into the one opening.

Abstract: A desiccant comprises a mixture of a polymeric salt and a nonpolymeric salt.

Abstract: The invention concerns a plant comprising a portion wherein the fluid path (I/O) is deflected and equipped with a distributor with, in series in the downstream direction (O), a first zone (5) with distribution passages (orifices 6) and a second zone (3), typically a grid or fine-mesh sieve forming diffusion passages, the first passages (6) having a total cross-section not exceeding 20% of the surface of the distributor and the second passages having a total cross-section more than 40% of the surface of the distributor. The invention is applicable to gas treatment by adsorption.

Abstract: An espresso maker and method of producing espresso, the espresso maker having a chamber to receive hot water and a coffee filter pod, the water and filter pod in the chamber being pressurized by an outside source of compressed gas to approximately 15 bar. The hot water is allowed to contact the filter pod for a short time prior to pressurization, and the chamber is maintained at the desired minimum pressure for a short time after pressurization prior to opening of a release valve to allow flow of liquid through the filter pod and into a container.

Abstract: The Doner Kebab Slicing Robot comprises of two linear slide assemblies preferably made of metal. The linear slides consist of track plate and wheel plate components. The vertical slide assembly contains a blade head (5) with a circular slicing blade (13) powered by a detachable motor (4). The vertical slide assembly is designed to be detachable from the horizontal slide assembly to allow for removal for daily cleaning. A rigid metal plate (22) which is the main base of the Doner Kebab Slicing Robot contains the horizontal slide assembly and is fixed to the top of the kebab rotisserie (29). The motor and drive assembly (25) for the rotation of the doper kebab is also contained within this main base plate. The slicing blade head runs on a wheel plate (3) which provides a vertical axis travel to the slicing blade head.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is provided which includes a lower heating assembly and an upper heating assembly. The lower heating assembly includes a lower cooking surface, and the upper heating assembly includes an upper cooking surface. The upper cooking surface is translatable relative to the lower cooking surface in at least a substantially vertical manner, wherein the upper cooking surface and lower cooking surface remain substantially parallel to one another when the upper cooking surface translates relative to the lower cooking surface.

Abstract: A fryer filtration arrangement includes an oil reclamation system to reclaim used filtered cooking oil.

Abstract: A sandwich maker including a base and a perforating member. The base includes a base cavity into which a portion of a sheet of dough can positioned, the base cavity including a plurality of slots positioned in a spaced fashion therein and extending through the base cavity. The perforating member is separably coupled to the base external to the base cavity and moveable between a normally retracted position and an extended position, wherein the perforating member includes a plurality of teeth spaced along the perforating member such that each tooth of the plurality of teeth aligns with a corresponding slot of the plurality of slots, and wherein each tooth is configured to extend into the base cavity via the corresponding slot when the perforating member is in the extended position so as to cut slits in the portion of the sheet of dough positioned within the base cavity.

Abstract: A sandwich maker including a base and a perforating member. The base includes a base cavity into which a portion of a sheet of dough can positioned, the base cavity including a plurality of slots positioned in a spaced fashion therein and extending through the base cavity. The perforating member is separably coupled to the base external to the base cavity and moveable between a normally retracted position and an extended position, wherein the perforating member includes a plurality of teeth spaced along the perforating member such that each tooth of the plurality of teeth aligns with a corresponding slot of the plurality of slots, and wherein each tooth is configured to extend into the base cavity via the corresponding slot when the perforating member is in the extended position so as to cut slits in the portion of the sheet of dough positioned within the base cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking and straining device (1) for food contained in a liquid, of the type including a vessel (2) provided with a removable lid (3) which has, on its bottom side, a skirt (8) comprising two sets of perforations, the first set of perforations consisting of orifices for releasing the steam formed during the cooking process, and the second set of perforations consisting of straining orifices.

Abstract: A food slicing machine is provided which is particularly suitable for slicing food products such as bacon, cheese or cooked meats. The machine has a slicing blade (1), and advancing apparatus (5, 6) operable to engage one end (13) of a food product (4) to be sliced and, on an advancing stroke, push the food product towards the slicing blade for slicing of the other end of the product. The machine includes a sensor (1) operative to produce a sensing signal representative of the position of said one end (13) of the product prior to engagement thereof by the advancing apparatus, and control circuitry for controlling the extent of a return stroke by the advancing apparatus in dependence upon the sensing signal.

Abstract: The present patent refers to the invention and further development of the oil expeller machine, especially edible and personal use oils, such as those extracted from fruits, grains, flowers and others, seeking to obtain the separation of the solids and the oils that efficiently make it. The objective of the new expeller is to use an expelling tube that does not require assembly nor disassembly of its components, once it is made unique as a whole. The other objective is to supply an oil expeller that is able to keep up the quality of the continuous oil expelling.

Abstract: A blender and juicer system involving a blender container, having an open top and an open bottom, and a removable juicer member being open at each end and adapted for insertion into the blender container. The blender container is adapted to prevent the over-insertion of the removable juicer member. The inserted juicer member is adapted to engage operatively the interior of the blender container. The blender and juicer system also involves a plunger adapted for insertion into the juicer member. The inserted plunger is utilized during a juice extraction operation. The plunger includes a top exterior lip that defines the optimal range of plunger insertion into the juicer member.

Abstract: A food slicing machine is described which has a slicing blade (15) for slicing a food product. A moveable gate (13) is positioned adjacent to the blade and moveable between an operative position in which the gate forms an abutment against which the food product is pressed prior to slicing, and an inoperative retracted position in which the food product can advance towards the blade for slicing. The gate undergoes a downwardly directed movement generally towards the blade when the gate moves from the operative position to the inoperative position so that the food product is advanced above the retracted gate towards the slicing blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pressing a formed part, in which a ceramic and/or metallic material to be pressed, in particular powdery and/or granulated material (3) is being filled into the die cavity (2) of a die (1), in an axis of compaction (X) with at least one pressing punch (4, 5) the material (3) is being pressed, and in a direction, with a component of movement perpendicular to the first axis of compaction (X), a transverse punch (6) is being moved into the material (3) in a transverse axis (QX), with the movement of the transverse punch (6) being carried out during and/or after pressing of the material (3) in the axis of compaction (X), in particular during and/or after beginning of the compaction operation of the material (3). In particular there is carried out according to the method the actuation of pressing punches in the axis of compaction in such a way, that there act onto the transverse punch in the direction of the axis of compaction on both sides approximately equal forces.

Abstract: [Summary] [Problem] A compression machine is provided which is adapted to improve the operation efficiency of the machine for achieving the reduction of plant and equipment costs per compact-product weight. [Means for Solution] A compression machine includes: a first cylinder body 1 constituting a compaction chamber for compacting a subject material S and is formed with an opening through which the subject material S is supplied; a pusher shaft 10 slidably disposed in the first cylinder body 1 and serving to compress and solidify the subject material S; driving means 40 for driving the pusher shaft 10; a second cylinder body 20 disposed in coaxial and tandem relation with the first cylinder body 1; and a pressure receiving member disposed in the second cylinder body 20 and having a pressure receiving surface opposing a distal end surface of the pusher shaft 10, the first cylinder body and the second cylinder body being allowed to move relative to each other in an axial direction.

Abstract: A printing system includes first and second marking engines which output marked print media to first and second angularly spaced print streams. The marking engines define, at least in part, first and second sides of a working area, whereby a user has access to the first and second marking engines via access members on the first and second sides of the working area. A merge module receives print media from the first and second print streams. The merge module includes at least one rotate and redirect path for merging print media from one of the first and second streams with print media from the other of the first and second streams to generate a merged print stream. At least one finisher receives the merged print stream from the merge module.

Abstract: A method, an arrangement and computer program product for manufacturing micro-optic surface design with complex, variable three-dimensional forms. A step embossing, step imprinting, a chip bonding or a corresponding device capable of patterning the surface of a target substrate is obtained. The target substrate whereto the micro-optic structures shall be patterned is obtained. A plurality of different stamping tools operable with the device is obtained. Each stamping tool includes one or more surface relief forms defining one or more micro-optic structures. A stamping tool is selected from the plurality of stamping tools by the device. The target substrate is embossed with the selected stamping tool as controlled by the device. The selected stamping tool is optionally heated or assisted by at least one ultraviolet light so as to cure the target substrate during or after the embossing. The selecting and embossing steps are repeated until the micro-optic surface design has been completed on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is a screen printing plate 1 in which at least an opening portion 2 that discharges a printing material for forming a target printing pattern 4 on a matter to be printed is provided in screen printing, and the screen printing plate is characterized in that the size of the opening portion 2 is reduced from the target printing pattern 4 and an opening end portion 3 of the opening portion 2 has a projection and recess pattern shape different from the target printing pattern shape. By this arrangement, bleeding of the printing material of the screen printing can be controlled and a high-quality and low-cost screen printing plate is provided which can print a target printing pattern accurately and with high transfer performance even for a fine design.

Abstract: A system and method for making an image printing plate and for positioning control of a lithographic printing plate in the system. The system includes a carrier plate for supporting the printing plate for thereby increasing image quality, and a controlled curing device for improved accuracy of curing.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a printing unit with respect to a printing web in a rotary printing machine comprising a control unit operable for controlling the movement of the printing unit from a predefined initial position Pi to a predefined end position Pf by successive steps T. A vision system is operable for capturing images of the formats (F) which are successively printed on the printing web between the initial position Pi and the end position Pf. A calculation unit is operable for evaluating the images and for determining the position Popt of the printing unit at which the images are identical and additionally the position at which the grayscale of the pixels of each image are identical.

Abstract: A device for controlling a rotary press includes a main evaluation unit which is provided with a main signal inlet, at least a first main signal outlet and a first main transformation device. The device further includes a master generator which is capable of generating a master signal which represents a reference value of the rotary press, and a first interface which is capable of generating a first periodic signal in accordance with the master signal and transmitting this first periodic signal to the main signal inlet.

Abstract: A web printing press is provided including a printing unit for printing a web, a delivery for printed products formed from the web, the web and printed products defining a printed product stream, a first sensor sensing a first characteristic of the web or printed products, a controller connected to the first sensor, and an indicator indicating in real-time a print defect in the printed product stream as a function of the first sensor. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A print plate includes a surface including a central region and a peripheral region surrounding the central region, a panel print section and an alignment print section. The panel print section includes a plurality of panel spacer recesses disposed in the central region. The alignment print section includes a plurality of alignment spacer recesses disposed in the peripheral region. The alignment spacer recesses are spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A method for fastening plates onto an imaging cylinder, and an apparatus that includes one or more clamping devices. Each clamping device includes a clamping bar and an air hose that when inflalted lifts the clamping bar so that one end of a plate can be placed between the surface of the clyinder. The imaging clyinder includes magnetized elements on or close to the surface. A metal bar is placed on the plate near the magnetized element to hold the plate that is already clamped at one end. The apparatus is operative to fasten flexible plates, metal back plates and non metal back plates onto an imaging cylinder. Embodiments of the apparatus can work with plates of different material, thickness and format onto an image cylinder.

Abstract: Method of using a viscous printing ink for the protection of a notch formed in a skin which is intended for a part that is produced using a method including: producing a skin (1) having a notch (2) on the inner face thereof, covering the notch (2) with a protective element, and forming a foam (3) which is in contact with the inner face of the skin. According to the invention, during the notch-covering step, an ink having a viscosity that is at least equal to 0.6 St is applied to the notch (2) via printing and, subsequently, the ink is hardened such as to form a layer (4) that provides a bridge over the notch (2) without extending to the base thereof. The invention is suitable for motor vehicle instrument panels.

Abstract: A bullet for a firearm includes a rear unit that comprises substantially a solid structure. Additionally, the bullet includes a front unit separate and discrete from the rear unit. The front unit defines a cavity and at least a portion of the rear unit is secured in the cavity of the front unit.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to gas-tightly join a jacket to a core of a hard core jacketed bullet comprising an illuminant composition in the area of the hole of the bore in the core to accommodate the illuminant composition. Said aim is achieved by pressing the material (15) of the bottom (11) of the jacket (4), which is displaced when the hole (10) is formed, against the wall of the hole by means of a reshaping process in the area of the hole (10).

Abstract: This invention comprises a running gear for rail vehicles with at least three wheel sets housed in a bogey frame and at least one steering device that makes possible a transverse displacement of an end wheel set, wherein the bogey frame, seen in longitudinal direction, has several sections, wherein at least the frontmost section, seen in the direction of travel, in which the leading wheel set is arranged, is connected horizontally pivotable to a second, rigid section, characterized in that at least the frontmost section, seen in the direction of travel, of the bogey frame in which the leading wheel set is arranged is formed as a parallelogram that can be displaced transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bogey frame.

Abstract: An anticorrosion ferrite-based pigment, derived from a hydrometallurgical purification process of EAF dust. EAF dust is generated in an electric arc furnace for carbon steel production by processing scrap metal, direct reduced iron and/or pre-reduced hematite, and using CaO-rich slag; from a condensation reaction of metals vapours of Fe, or Zn and of Mn, Mg, Si and/or Al, and suspended CaO particles and oxygen. The pigment contains a non-toxic amount of lead, and includes condensed metal oxides, comprising ferrites MOFe2?3, M being Zn, Fe, Mn and Mg, and combinations thereof. The condensed oxides have ferrite structures preserved from the EAF dust, and form aggregates thereof. The pigment includes CaO entrapped by the ferrite structures and being partially available to react with humid air and/or water to protect the substrate against corrosion. The pigments are coated or uncoated. They are used for antifouling or paint formulations.

Abstract: The ink compositions comprise at least one solvent, at least one colorant, and at east one oil, and may be delivered from any of a variety of writing instruments including but not limited to ball pens, fountain pens, felt tip pens, and markers.

Abstract: An ink receptive particle comprising an organic resin that is formed by a hydrophilic monomer and a hydrophobic monomer, the hydrophilic monomer including a hydrophilic group having a salt structure and a hydrophilic group not having a salt structure.

Abstract: The application discloses ink compositions containing an emulsion and, more particularly, to ink compositions containing an emulsified colorant and/or an emulsified lubricating agent, and writing instruments containing same.

Abstract: A multiple layer coating composition comprising at least one first layer comprising a first layer resin and an aggregate and at least one color layer comprising a color layer resin and a color layer pigment. Additional color layers and or a top layer comprising a top layer resin may be added. The components of each layer are blended together with a polymerization initiator prior to application to a base and each cured to form a coating. The present invention is also directed to a method of producing a coating on a base and to the resulting coated base.

Abstract: An antireflective transparent zeolite hardcoat and fabrication method thereof. The transparent zeolite hardcoat comprises a zeolite nanostructure made of zeolite nanocrystals vertically stacked into a porous structure on a substrate, wherein the porosity increases with structure height, thereby providing a smooth refractive index transition.

Abstract: Lead-free nickel phosphorus dispersion alloy present on a metallic substrate surface, obtainable by electroless deposition in an electrolyte which contains 4 to 7 g/l of nickel ions; 15 to 40 g/l of hypophosphite; at least one stabiliser; 5 to 400 mg/l of an alkylaryl oxydialkyl benzyl ammonium chloride or a partially fluorinated betaine; 50 to 60 g/l of a carboxylic acid-containing complexing agent A; 5 to 40 g/l of a carboxylic acid-containing complexing agent B different from A; 4 to 10 g/l of dispersed particles which differ from the composition of the nickel/phosphorus alloy; and contains no boric acid or borates, and articles coated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) a polymer having at least one repeating unit of formula where R1 is a non-hydrolysable group and n is an integer ranging from 1 to 3; and (b) a crosslinking catalyst. The composition is useful in forming low k dielectric constant materials and as well as hard mask and underlayer materials with anti-reflective properties for the photolithography industry.

Abstract: An improved method for making an enamel coating powder includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous suspension of prescribed percentages of sol-gel glass formers, powdered glass filler and additives, wherein the additives are chosen so as give the resulting vitreous enamel coating the desired decorative and functional properties, (b) converting this suspension into particles having a prescribed particle size distribution, (c) heating the particles to drive off water and salt anions that are chemically bound to the particles, and (d) coating the particles so as to provide them with the degree of resistivity required for use with dry electrostatic spray systems.

Abstract: Of the many methods and compositions provided herein, one method includes placing a cement composition in a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition includes cement, rock-forming mineral materials, and water; and permitting the cement composition to set therein. Another method provided herein includes introducing a settable drilling fluid into a subterranean formation, wherein the settable drilling fluid includes cement, rock-forming mineral materials, water, and a set retarder; and permitting the settable drilling fluid to set in therein. A composition provided herein includes cement, rock-forming mineral materials and water. Another composition provided herein includes cement, rock-forming mineral materials, water, and a set retarder.

Abstract: Hydraulic compositions comprising a setting accelerator, a water-soluble cellulose ether having a degree of alkyl substitution of 1.6 to 2.5 which is a water-soluble alkyl cellulose or a water-soluble hydroxyalkyl alkyl cellulose, and water are useful as self-leveling compositions having an excellent self-leveling capability, a minimal change with time of fluidity, and a short setting time, or as cement mortar compositions having a long open time and a short setting time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process and composition for treating the surface of an ABS or other polymer sheet so that it will accept watercolor paints. More particularly, this invention involves using a series of adhesive ground compounds to modify the surface of the ABS polymer or other sheet so that it becomes water absorbent to a certain degree. A method of treating the surface of a polymer so that it is acceptable for watercolor pigments comprising: (a) roughening the surface of the polymer; (b) applying a layer of a mixture of soft gel gloss and kaolin clay to the roughened surface and allowing it to dry; (c) applying a second layer of soft gel gloss and kaolin clay mixture to the first layer of soft gel gloss and kaolin clay mixture and allowing it to dry; and (d) applying a layer of absorbent watercolor ground to the kaolin clay layer.

Abstract: A split axis stage architecture is implemented as a multiple stage positioning system that is capable of vibrationally and thermally stable material transport at high speed and rates of acceleration. A split axis design decouples stage motion along two perpendicular axes lying in separate, parallel planes. A dimensionally stable substrate in the form of a granite, or other stone slab, or of ceramic material or cast iron, is used as the base for lower and upper stages. The substrate is precisely cut (“lapped”) such that its upper and lower stage surface portions are flat and parallel to each other.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, a bracket for supporting at least one of an accessory and a power tool, and a handle assembly connected to the beam. The handle assembly is movable between a retracted position near the beam and an extended position away from the beam.

Abstract: A pallet (112, 200) is disclosed as including a honeycomb-structure layer (100) sandwiched between two outer layers and a number of legs (110) supporting the honeycomb-structure layer (100) and outer layers.

Abstract: The modular kitchen storage tower is a device for the temporary storage of prepared foods while awaiting service to the diner. The tower has a column or post that supports a plurality of rotating platforms on which plates, bowls, pots, serving trays and the like can be placed. The platforms have a rotational mechanism similar to a Lazy Susan mechanism, e.g., a pair of disks with ball bearings disposed between the disks, mounted on their bottom surface. The post may have a plurality of annular notches defined therein spaced apart throughout its length. A lock pin may extend radially through a disk of the rotational mechanism to engage a notch in the post to releasably secure each platform to the post, thereby permitting height adjustment and disassembly for cleaning. A bracket may be attached to the lower end of the post for attaching the tower to a wall.