Abstract: A printing machine includes a decurler 51 for correcting curling of printing paper by sucking the printing paper with images printed thereon, a powder mechanism 61 for applying an anti-offset powder to the printing paper with the images printed thereon, a blower 71, a first pipeline 74 connecting the decurler 51 and an intake port 72 of the blower 71, a second pipeline 76 connecting the powder mechanism 61 and an exhaust port 73 of the blower 71, and a powder tank 62 storing the anti-offset powder.

Abstract: A printing method realizes good reproducibility of an ink pattern and facilitates both the alignment operation between a printing plate and a blanket and the alignment operation between the blanket and a substrate, enabling the printing with positional accuracy as high as the TFT substrate can be fabricated. The flat portion of the printing plate and the flat portion of the endless belt-shaped blanket are contacted in the state where the said flat portions are opposed. Then, the said flat portions are detached, forming an ink pattern on the flat portion of the blanket. Thereafter, the flat portion of the blanket and the flat portion of the substrate are contacted in the state where the said flat portions are opposed. Subsequently, the said flat portions are detached, transferring the ink pattern to the flat portion of the substrate from the blanket.

Abstract: A stamp die (10) having a surface structure (14, 16) for hot or cold stamping is described, said stamp die (10) being flexible such that it is no longer necessary during stamping to make the hitherto necessary adjustments for tolerance compensation by placing suitable materials under the substrate to be stamped or under the stamp die (10). Said flexibility is obtained in that the stamp die (10) has a use layer (12) with the surface structure (14, 16), a base layer (18) and at least one intermediate layer (20) between the use layer and the base layer (12 and 18), the layers (12, 20, 18) each being connected to one another by means of a heat-resistant flexible connecting film (22). Said connecting films (22) are preferably adhesive films.

Abstract: In a sheet-fed rotary printing press, a gripper device includes a gripper pad, a gripper, a plurality of projections, and a non-attaching layer. The gripper pad includes a first gripping surface. The gripper includes a second gripping surface and cooperates with the gripper pad to grip a sheet. The plurality of projections are formed at least on one of the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface. The non-attaching layer is formed at least on a region among the projections. A method of manufacturing the gripper device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A blasting system (10) in which detonators (12) are connected to a blast energy source (30) by means of a component (42) which forms part of the blasting system (10) and which is physically movable to a safe position, visually ascertainable by an operator, at which detonator (12) firing cannot take place if an unwanted or unsafe condition arises in the blasting system (10).

Abstract: A percussion primer composition including at least one explosive, at least fuel particle having a particle size of about 1500 nm or less, at least one oxidizer, optionally at least one sensitizer, optionally at least one buffer, and to methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: An initiator assembly (38) is factory-pre-assembled and comprises an initiation fixture (10) secured to a triggering device (40). The initiation fixture (10) comprises a unitary body, i.e., one without moving parts, and includes a bushing groove (18) to receive as an accessory an O-ring (64) to seal the device within the barrel (42) of the triggering device (40). A fuse/fixture sub-assembly (34) includes an initiation charge (30) disposed at the firing face (13a) and a signal-transmission fuse (22). The initiation fixture (110) may be a “universal” fixture having thereon optional external threads (36) and being otherwise dimensioned and configured to be received within either an internally threaded barrel (42) of a triggering device (40) or the barrel (42) of a triggering device which utilizes a fuse-holder cap (56). The initiator assembly (38) may include a spool (66) on which the signal-transmission tube (22) is wound.

Abstract: Methods of blasting rock are disclosed and claimed in which blast holes are arranged in group of 2 to 7 blast holes. Within each of the groups, adjacent columns of explosive material (12) are actuated within 5 ms of one another Initiation of blasting between the respective groups occurs at least 8 ms after completion of initiation of an adjacent group. Initiation devices (13, 24) may be located at the lower end, upper end or both ends of the respective blast holes, depending on the stress field that is intended to be generated within the rock. As a result, environmental stresses such as ground vibrations are reduced, and the efficiency of rock fragmentation are increased.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a wellbore energy train may include a firing head, a detonator cord associated with the firing head, and a plurality of serially aligned modules. Each module may include an enclosure, a first portion of a high order detonation material positioned at one end of the enclosure, a second portion of the high order detonation material positioned at the other end of the enclosure, and a low order detonation material interposed between the first portion and the second portion. A method for controlling an energy train generated in a wellbore may include serially aligning a plurality of the modules along the path of the energy train, and detonating at least one of the plurality of modules by detonating a detonator cord.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flying object (1) comprising a lift and displacement motor (3) which has a combustible propelling charge and direct thrust flight control and can ensure the lift and displacements of said object (1) in an observation position for which the object is at least approximately vertical with the rear part (2R) thereof oriented downwards; an attitude motor (5) with a combustible propelling charge and conventional thrust vector control; and observation means (14) which are arranged in the rear part (2R).

Abstract: A penetration-capable projectile has a casing and a fuze with a fuze housing lower part. An interface area between the casing of the projectile and the fuze housing lower part is formed with a shape and/or strength modification which prevents the fuze housing lower part from being pushed into the casing on impact with a target that is to be penetrated.

Abstract: A self-propelled crawler/tractor apparatus is disclosed for traveling through a tubular pipeline while conducting pipeline wall inspection operations and/or towing gear for cleaning, maintenance and the like. The crawler/tractor apparatus is propelled by a plurality of radially positioned motorized traction wheels. Each motorized traction wheel includes a brushless DC electric motor along with clutch, gearbox and other mechanical drive components integrated into a compact self-contained motorized wheel assembly which is sealed and filled with an electrically non-conductive lubricating/cooling oil. The seal integrity at each wheel assembly is maintained against oil leakage and debris ingress by a pressure-balancing mechanism which matches internal oil pressure to the exterior ambient pressure present in the pipeline. The electric motor drive for each traction wheel is individually controlled via an onboard computer to provide a wide range of torque and wheel speeds.

Abstract: The invention also relates to a method to increase stain resistance and penetration resistance of aqueous coating compositions which method comprises providing a coating composition which contain at least one pigment, at least one film-forming polymer in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion and at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant comprises at least 85% by weight, preferably at least 90% by weight, more preferably at least 95% by weight, based on the total weight of anionic surfactant in the coating composition, of at least one anionic surfactant S, which is selected from semi-esters of sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid with an alcohol, which alcohol carries at least one alkyl radical having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or an alkyl substituted phenyl radical wherein alkyl has from 4 to 30 carbon atoms and which alcohol may carry an oligo-C2-C3-alkylene-ether group provided that the number of repeating units in the oligo-C2-C3-alkylene-ether group is at most 15, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel nanostructured material comprising at least one nano-building block based on silica, alumina, zirconia, titanium oxide or cerium (IV) oxide, functionalized with at least two functionalizing agents of formula (1), (2) or (3): Z4?xSi((R?)p—F)x ??(1) Z4?x?y(F?—(R?)p)ySi((R?)p—F)x ??(2) Zn?ma?mb(F?-L)maM(L-F)mb , ??(3) and its application in the aeronautics or aerospace field as a protective coating for metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry additive for hydraulic binders, and to the production and use thereof. The solid additive is characterized by comprising a liquid additive (1) disposed in a microporous carrier (2). The inventive additive allows for the formulation of hydraulically curing compositions (3) which have a substantially better storage stability than the corresponding hydraulic composition to which the liquid additive (1) was directly added. The invention also relates to a method for the rehabilitation of cured hydraulic compositions such as concrete, and therefore to the possibility of corrosion protection of concrete steel in already cured hydraulic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thixotroping agents and coating materials containing the same as well as the production and use thereof, wherein the thixotroping agent comprises a layered silicate and an organically modified phosphate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a phase change ink carrier and a compound of the formula and dimers thereof, wherein R, R?, X, (Y)m; and (Z)n are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a phase change ink carrier and a compound of the formula and dimers thereof, wherein R, R2, X and Z are as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of preparing stable colloidal dispersions of nanoparticulate size fumed silica particles. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of rapidly wetting and dispersing fumed silica powder for obtaining a coatable dispersion, particularly in the manufacture of inkjet media.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink which comprises: a metal oxide precursor, a stress reliever, and a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an red luminescent ink composition exhibiting adequate and stable emission intensity under irradiation of ultraviolet rays and high solubility for a resin and an organic solvent. The ink composition of the present invention contains a luminous compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R is a perfluoroalkyl group having 2 to 20 carbons, L1 and L2 are the same or different and are sulfoxide having a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted an alkyl group.

Abstract: Colorless dental compositions for restoring the enamel layer of a tooth are disclosed. The colorless enamel compositions are combined with pigmented dentin compositions to provide a true color match and natural esthetics. Methods that utilize the compositions in placement/build-up techniques in direct restorations are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use in the production of a construction element, said composition comprising a vegetable oil and a graded aggregate having a maximum aggregate particle size of around 15 mm and/or an aggregate porosity of greater than 5%. Construction elements produced using the composition are described. There is further provided a structural element comprising at least partially cured vegetable oil and an aggregate. A method for producing a construction element is provided comprising mixing partially cured vegetable oil with an aggregate and then further curing said vegetable oil within said mixture.

Abstract: A black-colored plastic composition includes a poly(arylene ether), a polystyrene, and at least two organic dyes. The composition has a high gloss and a deep black color that is unexpectedly much more light stable that a comparable black-color plastic using a carbon black pigment. The composition is useful in the manufacture of automotive interiors, and electronic equipment including consumer electronics and particularly television bezels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a two-component adhesion promoter composition for surface pretreatment, comprising two components, the first component, K1, comprising at least one hydrolyzable adhesion promoter substance A which is selected from the group comprising organosilicon compounds, organotitanium compounds, organozirconium compounds, and mixtures thereof; and the second component, K2, comprising at least one compound B which reacts with the adhesion promoter substance A or triggers or catalyzes condensation of the adhesion promoter substance A, and the first and the second components in the unopened state being present in two compartments (1, 2) separated from one another by at least one dividing wall (3).

Abstract: A method of forming a high strength cement in a permeable starting material, the method comprising the step of combining the starting material with effective amounts of (i) a urease producing micro-organism; (ii) urea; and (iii) calcium ions and wherein the effective amount of the urease producing organism provides a urea hydrolysis rate, under standard conditions, of 0.5-50 mM urea hydrolysed.min-1.

Abstract: A process for improving the hydrophobicity of architectural coating compositions and adhesive release surface compositions, the process comprising preparing at least one of said compositions using the following components: inorganic particles, at least one fatty acid or a salt thereof, a polymeric binder, and water. There is further disclosed a method for preparing an aqueous composition and a method of coating a substrate.

Abstract: A process for sequestering carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas emitted from a combustion chamber is disclosed. In the process, a foam including a foaming agent and the exhaust gas is formed, and the foam is added to a mixture including a cementitious material (e.g., cement-kiln dust, lime kiln dust, or slag cement) and water to form a foamed mixture. Thereafter, the foamed mixture is allowed to set, preferably to a controlled low-strength material having a compressive strength of 1200 psi or less. The carbon dioxide in the exhaust gas reacts with hydration products in the controlled low-strength material and in turn sequesters the carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing clinker from raw cement material. The raw cement material is preheated in a preheater, is precalcined in a calcining apparatus, is completely burned in a sintering furnace, and is final cooled in a cooler Tertiary air of the cooler is fed to the calcining apparatus while eliminated dust is thermally treated in a dust burning reactor with the aid of combustion air and fuel. At least some of the tertiary air is fed to the dust burning reactor as combustion air while the dust that is to be treated and the combustion air penetrate the dust burning reactor in the same direction of flow.

Abstract: A lining mortar developed for applications in Civil Construction (new works, renovations and maintenance in general). The lining mortar composition comprises an inorganic filler in the form of aluminum silicate which has a wt % between approximately 20% and 38%. Other components can include an inorganic filler in the form of Hemihydrate which has a wt % between approximately 12% and approximately 30%. In addition other components include a binder in the form of an aqueous dispersion of acrylic-styrene copolymer having a wt % between approximately 4% and approximately 16%; and water having a wt % between approximately 34% and approximately 46%.

Abstract: An article of furniture comprises a support assembly including an elongate cross-member, a first end panel having a top edge and an interlocking slot for engagement with an interlocking slot at one end of the cross-member, a second end panel having a top edge and an interlocking slot for engagement with the interlocking slot at the other end of the cross-member, and an intermediate support member having a pair of top edges and an interlocking slot for engagement with an interlocking slot at an intermediate portion of the cross-member. A tabletop panel is supported on the top edges of the end panels and the intermediate support. The article of furniture includes a magazine holder comprising an opening formed in the table top over an intersection point, the intersection point corresponding to a base for supporting magazines inserted through the opening.

Abstract: A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.

Abstract: An automatic continuously height adjustable table comprises a load board, at least one kingpost and a controller. The controller utilizes a time unit to set time parameter which the extension time of the kingpost corresponds to. The controller utilizes a count unit to set height parameter which the extension height of the kingpost corresponds to. Consequently, the load board will rise or lower automatically, continuously and periodically along with the kingpost, thus compelling the user to change his postures.

Abstract: A storage assembly structured to be supported on a base is presented, wherein the base includes a plurality of spaced apart beams. At least one embodiment of the storage assembly includes a platform and at least one mounting device attached or otherwise connected to the platform. The mounting device(s) comprises an attachment mechanism which is structured to be removably engaged with the base and/or one or more beams thereof. Further, in at least one embodiment, the mounting device(s) is disposed and structured to removably support the platform in a predetermined spaced relation to said base.

Abstract: An article of furniture comprises a horizontal planar member, and a support member for supporting the horizontal planar member. A connection system releasably secures the horizontal planar member to the support member. The connection system comprises a plurality of arcuate guide grooves on a bottom surface of the planar member and radially disposed about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of locking projections projecting from a top of the support member in positions corresponding to the plurality of guide grooves. The plurality of locking projections are configured to be received in the plurality of guide grooves and moved in the plurality of guide grooves between an insertion section of the groove and a locking section of the groove in response to relative rotation between the planar member and the support member about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A dispersion and aeration apparatus including a nozzle portion (11) having a first passage (14) having at least one inlet (15) and at least one outlet (16) for a first fluid, and a second passage (17) having at least one inlet (18) and at least one outlet (19) for a second material, the first passage outlets (16) located so that the first fluid mixes with the second material as it exits the second passage outlet (19) to aerate and disperse the second material in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: Automatic multi-function multi-needle sewing machine comprising upper sewing members (14) and lower sewing members (15) cooperating with each other so as to achieve stitches (18) on a simple or padded fabric (11), with or without lining. The machine comprises at least an auxiliary supporting bar (19) cooperating with the sewing members (14, 15) and a plurality of accessory elements (28, 28a, 30, 37, 47, 51, 70) able to be selectively associated with said supporting bar (19) by means of attachment means (50, 60) of a standardized type, said accessory elements (28, 28a, 30, 37, 47, 51, 70) being interchangeable with each other so as to achieve one or the other of at least the operations of multiple sewing, application of accessories, such as ribbons, trimmings, paillettes or strass, tapes, longitudinally or transversely to said fabric (11), or crimping.

Abstract: A sailboat is disclosed wherein the sailboat includes a three degree-of-freedom pivot assembly, sail-mounted ballast, and sail control system. These three features increase sailing efficiency and reduce both hydrodynamic and aerodynamic drag on the sailboat. This sailboat incorporates a rigid sail with sail-mounted ballast to balance the rolling moment and pitching moment produced on the sail by the wind. The rigid self-supported sail increases sailing efficiency by eliminating the need for supporting wires and structures and by taking advantage of the superior aerodynamic characteristics of rigid sails over flexible sails. Finally, the sail control system controls the sail's orientation by rotating the components of the three degree-of-freedom pivot assembly to maximize the sail's aerodynamic efficiency.

Abstract: A self contained integrated mooring system configured to contain items within a payload container in a water body is disclosed. The self contained integrated mooring system may include components for conveniently collecting and storing the components of the self contained integrated mooring system. The self contained integrated mooring system may be formed from the payload container, a mooring line handling and storage module, an anchor and a system container in a single system that eliminates having to work and rework anchor lines on a deck of a boat.

Abstract: The invention relates to the design of floating structures for the installation of equipments such as wind turbines and solar power plants.

Abstract: An anchoring system comprises a shaft adapted for attachment to an anchor line and adapted to hold one or more anchoring components or combinations of components which may include a sand anchor, a reef pick, a rock anchor, a plow anchor or a sea anchor. A second shaft is also provided which is adapted for attachment to the first shaft and adapted to hold one or more of the above anchoring components.

Abstract: A marine windshield frame for curved or straight windshield glass having a top frame rail mounted inward of the windshield glass and substantially flush with frontal surface of the windshield glass. The top frame rail is mounted onto the windshield glass edge by adhesive. The windshield frame may also include a pair of vertically oriented corner posts. The corner posts are preferably manufactured by die-cast molding. An alternate manufacturing method is to stretch-form an aluminum alloy extrusion, machining vent holes therein, and machined a taper thereon an edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film or a sheet-like moisture indicator that allows one to visually recognize moisture by changing from a non-transparent color such as white to transparent when it is moistened. The present invention also provides a film or a sheet-like time indicator that allows one to visually recognize the passage of a predetermined length of time by becoming transparent when it is moistened. The indicator of the invention has a water-soluble, non-transparent layer formed of a non-transparent, dry film composition, which comprises a water-soluble cellulose derivative, as well as a water-soluble compound containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of monovalent, divalent, and trivalent metals. The indicator may further comprise, on the water-soluble, non-transparent layer, a water-soluble transparent layer, a water-insoluble support layer, and/or an attachment layer (an adhesive layer and a release paper therefor) for attaching the indicator to a test target.

Abstract: Disclosed are a bookmark apparatus and a method for making the bookmark apparatus thereof. The bookmark apparatus includes at least one string configured to form at least one minor loop and a major loop. The major loop is engaged to the at least one minor loop and a plurality of longitudinally extending strips extends from the at least one minor loop. The major loop of the bookmark apparatus is capable of circumscribing at least a portion of a book and each of the plurality of longitudinally extending strips is capable of being engaged to a position between a front cover and a back cover of the book, to mark the position thereof in the book.

Abstract: A method of growing silicon single crystals with a [110] crystallographic axis orientation by the Czochralski method is provided according to which a silicon seed crystal doped with a high concentration of boron is used and an included angle of a conical part during shoulder section formation is maintained within a specified range. It is thereby possible to grow large-diameter and heavy-weight dislocation-free silicon single crystals with a diameter of 300 mm or more in a stable manner, without the fear of dropping the single crystal during pulling up. Therefore, the method can be properly utilized in producing silicon single crystals as semiconductor materials.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating voids and improving crystal quality in shaped ceramic product, e.g. sapphire fiber or silicon sheet, from a melt by using a sloped die tip. The sloped die tip or array thereof comprises an outer sidewall which is sloped outwardly at an angle of 5° to 40° from the vertical.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying a sticky coating to a rim of a drinking container to add flavor to a drink and/or facilitate applying a granulated flavoring material to the rim. The apparatus includes a bottle containing a sticky liquid which may be flavored, and a removable applicator. The applicator includes a handle which may serve as a cap for the container, a stem, and a swab. The swab is immersed in the sticky liquid, and wiped round the rim of the drinking container. When desired, the drinking container is then inverted and the rim pressed into the granulated flavoring material to coat the rim with the granulated flavoring material. The drinking container may then be placed upright and filled with a liquid drink. The applicator may also be used to apply a flavoring to an inside edge of the drinking container to directly add flavor to a drink.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a rack for supporting at least one article during a vacuum impregnation process with the article having treated and untreated surfaces. The rack includes a metallic body defining at least one nest for accommodating the article, the nest being configured to support the article under vacuum impregnation conditions. Also, non-metallic bearing surfaces are disposed on portions of the nest. The bearing surfaces are configured to contiguously contact the treated surfaces of the article during the vacuum impregnation process with contiguous contact between the treated surfaces of the article and the metallic body being avoided. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a metallic rack may be utilized which avoids damage to the treated surfaces of an article undergoing vacuum impregnation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the continuous coating of a strip-like substrate in a vacuum, especially for producing coating patterns on the substrate, with a printing roller and a backing roller, the substrate guided between the printing roller and the backing roller. The invention device includes a coating or release agent transferable to the substrate via the printing roller and a servo unit that has a controllable servo motor, wherein in a working position adjustable with the servo unit, the printing roller and the backing roller are in operative connection with one another. The object of the invention is to improve the abadjustability of the generic device. The object is achieved by the servo unit's having a controllable servo motor.

Abstract: A coating machine is capable of reducing VOC and CO2 by atomizing a paint to increase depositing efficiency without lowering production efficiency and the rotary atomizing head of the coating machine. The coating machine includes the rotary atomizing head in which a paint chamber receiving the supply of paint is formed on the rear side thereof. A plurality of rims formed in a roughly truncated conical shape for extending the paint flowing out of the paint chamber by a centrifugal force and atomizing the paint at the tip thereof are fitted in the rotary atomizing head overlappingly at specific clearances. The clearances are opened to the peripheral surface part of the paint chamber. Accordingly, VOC and CO2 can be reduced by reducing the total jetted amount of paint to enable the atomization of the paint at low rotating speeds so as the increase the deposit efficiency.