Abstract: Heat insulation tiles (20) are supported in a grid (14) of support bars (15 and 16) of a ceiling assembly (10) with the ceiling tiles being in the form of insulation boxes (21) that form a dead air spaces (24) therein. Reflective material (22) is applied to at least one of the interior surfaces of the box that faces the dead air space (24) and a layer of phase change material (40) is applied to the insulation boxes.

Abstract: A decking plank (1) comprising a core (2) which acts as a support beam, one or more layers (3,4) bonded to said core without the use of releasable attachment means and one or the layer being an outer slip resistant covering layer with a relief; characterised in that at least one of said layers (3) is relatively soft compared to said core which is relatively hard; whereby the core acts as a support beam and said at least one layer has a cushioning effect.

Abstract: A device for shuttering an opening (31) in a constructional component (30), includes at least one sheeting element (11) at least one attachment element for securing the sheeting element on the constructional component (30) and having at least one expansion band (13, 14) securable to the sheeting element (11) and a locking element (15), and a complementary locking element (17) extendable through the through-opening in the locking element (15), with a distance between the locking element (17) and the sheeting element (11) along the complementary locking element (17) being reduceable.

Abstract: A cable anchor has ball surfaces that permit misalignment between the cable and a stem of the anchor, and a fitting that permits the introduction of a corrosion inhibitor to the interior of the anchor.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and a method for connecting a first framing component to a second framing component. In the preferred embodiment the device forms a U-shaped channel which receives the edge of the first framing component when the device is pre-attached to the first framing component. The device includes one or more connector plates for connecting the device to the first framing component and one or more deployable connector flaps for connecting the device to the second framing component. Optionally, the device includes one or more anchor straps for increasing the strength of the connection between the first and the second framing components. Optionally, the device includes a tie-down means such as a press out loop in the connector plates, to facilitate making a tie-down connection between the first and the second framing components.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, by a sealant composition such as, for example, a solvent.

Abstract: A self-adjusting and/or self-locking concrete or cinder block and/or other object lifting device having a stationary assembly 13 including a stationary handle portion 15, a stationary horizontal middle bar portion 16, two stationary leg portions 17 and 18, a stationary jaw portion 19, and a stationary connection portion 20 and a moveable assembly 21 including an operating lever 3, a moveable jaw portion 22, and two teeth portions 24 and 25 that is supported on the stationary assembly 13 with a first pivot pin 1ST about which the stationary assembly 13 and the moveable assembly 21 pivot permitting the moveable jaw portion 22 to automatically close down on and/or grip a concrete or cinder block web disposed between the stationary jaw portion 19 and moveable jaw portion 22 by providing gravity based self-adjustment for different sized objects to be gripped and/or pinched between the jaws when the stationary handle portion 15 is pulled upward.

Abstract: A mold-concrete composite crossbeam includes a H-steel composed of upper and lower flanges and a web connecting them; a concrete member formed in a length direction of the H-steel to expose the upper flange out but bury the lower flange and the web partially; deck plate supports installed to both upper side edges of the concrete member to support a deck plate placed thereon; a reinforcing steel bar installed around the H-steel; a mold including a bottom detachably coupled to a lower end surface of the concrete member, and sidewalls formed in parallel to both sides of the bottom and detachably coupled to both end sides of the concrete member; a lateral reinforcing member coupled across both sidewalls; a side reinforcing member installed to an outer side of the sidewalls in a length direction; and bottom reinforcing members installed across a lower surface of the bottom.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a tie around the gathered open end or neck of a bag to close the bag. A feed device (6) feeds a length of tie material (1) to a former (3) where the tie material is formed into a tie loop (2) around the gathered open or neck of a bag inserted in the former (3). After forming the tie loop (2), a leading, free end of the tie material 1 is held in a gripper device (14) and the feed device (6) for the tie material (1) reversed to pull the tie material and close the tie loop (2) around the gathered open end or neck of the bag. A cutter device cuts the tie material (1) after the tying operation to allow the bag to be removed from the former (3) with the tie secured thereto. A guard ring (16) prevents tightening of the tie loop and requires the operator to use both hands to initiate removal of the guard ring so that the tie loop (2) cannot be tightened with a part of the operators hand or fingers in the former (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transferring products from a supply vessel (1) into the recesses (2) of a conveyed foil (3), whereby transfer recesses (6) are formed in a filling band (4) according to an arrangement, corresponding to one with the recesses (2) in the foil (3) and the endless filling band (4) is positioned on a first and a second deflecting pulley (5), for the consecutive loading of the products from the supply vessel (1), the sorting thereof into the transfer recesses (6) and the transfer thereof into a plurality of placing means (9), by means of which the products are removed from the transfer recesses (6) in a controlled manner and transferred into the recesses (2). The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method.

Abstract: Large cylindrical bales of hay, straw, or other forage or fodder are usually wrapped with a filament-type product, typically twine, or a sheet-type product, typically netwrap material, after a bale has reached a predetermined size. A method and apparatus are disclosed that permits the bale to continue to form during part of the wrapping process. A delay occurs between the initiation of the wrapping step and the alarm for the operator to stop the forward movement of the baler. By inserting the wrap material to an entry throat of the baler, new crop material may be added to the bale while the leading edge of the wrap material travels around the bale. The operator is notified only when the feed of additional crop material needs to be stopped for the wrapping operation to conclude. The present invention is applicable to the use of sheet or filament wrapping materials for binding round bales.

Abstract: The packaging method glues or otherwise secures a sheet of shrink wrap film to the bottom of a shipping package or carton. The sheet extends upward on both sides so as to be temporarily attached to the flaps of the shipping carton, typically by dots of glue. After the contents are placed in the shipping carton, the film is folded over the contents. Then a label, typically with a bar code, holds the film in place. The package is scanned to assure that the label is in place, and the package is exposed to a heat tunnel to shrink the shrink wrap film. The flaps of the carton are then sealed in a conventional way.

Abstract: A roll wrap for wrapping a paper roll is provided. The roll wrap includes an outer wrapper and a header. The outer wrapper is constructed for circumscribing the periphery of the paper roll long a length of the paper roll from a first end of the paper roll to a second end of the paper roll. The outer wrapper includes a peripheral wrapper portion, a first edge region for forming a first crimp, a second edge region for forming a second crimp, an interior surface for contacting the paper roll, and an exterior surface. At least one of the exterior surface first edge region and the exterior surface second edge region or the interior surface first edge region and the interior surface second edge region includes a self seal adhesive. The header includes a first surface and a second surface. At least one of the first header first surface and the header second surface includes a self seal adhesive. A wrapped paper roll and a method for wrapping a paper roll are provided.

Abstract: A portable, automated bagging apparatus that includes a hopper and a transportable frame supporting the hopper, and a bag formation assembly disposed on the frame. The bag formation assembly is adapted to prepare bag material held by the bag formation assembly and fill the bag with a predetermined amount of particulate matter from the hopper.

Abstract: A device for winding tapes around a longitudinal object, using a supportive hollow cylinder surrounding the object, and a ring rotatable around the cylinder A spool shaft connected at one end to the rotatable ring bears a spool on which a tape is disposed. The spool is made to rotate around the longitudinal object dispensing the tape to subsequently wrap the object. A driving mechanism may be employed for rotating the rotatable ring and spool.

Abstract: An inflatable modularly constructed for use over cites near welding or other operations upon, for example, one or more conduit members, in order to retain within the interior structure unwanted gases, flake, slags, sparks and other debris. The modules may be shaped and provided in such numbers as to provide a specific contour with each member being re-usable in combination with other members for subsequent operations. The modular members are selectively secured together so as to be substantially air tight to provide effective inflation of the unit. A framework may also be provided to assist in enhancing effective inflation during work operations. Fans and filter units may be provided for continuous inflation and to filter the intake inflation gas.

Abstract: System for modifying the chemical composition of atmosphere within an enclosed space and incubator system including such a system. The concentration of oxygen within the enclosed space may be either increased or decreased using an electrochemical device. The concentration of carbon dioxide within the enclosed space may be increased using an electrochemical or chemical device. As necessary, purging of the system with ambient air can be a part of the process of controlling the chemical composition of the atmosphere. The present invention obviates the need to use pressurized gas cylinders to supply atmospheric gases to the enclosed space.

Abstract: An air intake apparatus for a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. There is disclosed an air intake apparatus including ducting members for fluidly communicating cleaned intake air, for combustion, in the direction of the internal combustion engine. The apparatus also features an air filter element arranged on the duct members, as well as a case for housing the air filter element. The communicating duct members are engineered such that the air filter element can be pivoted from the case to an open position, such as for cleaning, whilst nevertheless remaining upon on the air communicating duct members.

Abstract: A filtration system for filtering gas may comprise a liquid pump, wherein the liquid pump may be configured to pump liquid. The system may also include a spray nozzle, wherein the spray nozzle may be in fluid communication with the liquid pump. The spray nozzle may be configured to spray liquid on a gas stream; wherein the spray nozzle may be configured to spray horizontally. The system further includes a liquid collection basin, disposed near the spray nozzle, wherein the liquid collection basin may be configured to collect liquid after spraying on a gas stream. The system may additionally include a plurality of condensation drips disposed along a top of the liquid filter configured to condense any liquid which may evaporate during filtration and returns the condensed liquid to the chambers for filtration. The system may be a closed system, enabling liquid to be recycled throughout the system.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a filter with rotating filaments, also referred to herein as a rotating filament separator, collects solid and liquid particulates in a gas stream. The filaments rotate at a high speed in a plane that is approximately perpendicular to the direction of flow of the gas stream. The rotating filaments collect particulates suspended in the gas stream through the impaction of the particulates onto the rotating filaments. In particular, the rotating filaments can collect particulates through impaction by changing the velocity of the flow of the particulates from a velocity with a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the rotating filaments to a velocity with a radial direction that is approximately parallel to the plane of rotation of the rotating filaments. In one preferred embodiment, the particulates attain a radial velocity flow, in a highly-concentrated, low-volume-flow aerosol stream, to an air-swept, circumferential chamber.

Abstract: A filter, comprising: a plurality of individual elongated members arranged into a configuration, each of the plurality of elongated members having an internal cavity extending completely therethrough, the plurality of individual elongated members being formed from a filter media for filtering a fluid, the filter having a first end and a second end defined by the ends of the plurality of individual elongated members and a plurality of areas defined between each of the plurality of individual elongated members, wherein fluid flow is blocked at the first end by sealing the plurality of areas at the first end with a sealing material and fluid flow is blocked at the second end by sealing the internal cavity of each of the plurality of individual elongated members at the second end with a sealing material, wherein fluid flow through the filter must pass through the filter media.

Abstract: Lawn-mower comprising one or more motor-driven wheels and at least one cutting device, and further comprising means for determining a distance value of an external mass to modify the behaviour of said lawn-mower in response to said distance.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cutting head for bush cutter, hedge cutter or the like comprising a channel for a cutting wire and a mobile element for locking the wire. The invention is characterized in that the locking element comprises a slide adapted to move linearly in a guide which intersects the wire channel and is subjected to a force, le slide and the wire passage proximate the guide having working surfaces adapted to lock the wire by shearing effect. Thus the wire is better retained and the locking efficiency is substantially independent of the wire section (both in terms of shape and size).

Abstract: A gathering conveyor for a row unit of an agricultural harvesting machine, including an elongate flexible conveyor element configured for encircling spaced apart first and second rotatable elements, for rotation thereabout so as to move along a stalkway of a row unit adapted for receiving a stalk of a plant to be harvested by the row unit, the conveyor element including gathering elements for conveying harvested crops along the stalkway, including elements that project into the stalkway and elements that project in the opposite direction, each of the gathering elements having a stepped profile shape when viewed from a longitudinal direction wherein either the upper or lower terminal end portions thereof are shorter, so that the gathering elements of conveyors of adjacent row units having oppositely shortened end portions can overlap, to enable positioning of the row units in closer proximity.

Abstract: A sweeper for a corn harvester includes self-gripping paddle assemblies mounted about a drive axle. The self-gripping paddle assemblies have a plurality of paddles formed of flat plate stock with a high moment of inertia formed by stiffeners extending from the flat plate. The stiffener plates are orthogonal to the axis of the drive axle and to the base plate. The orthogonal plates have curved surfaces formed such that when the paddles are connected together, the curved surfaces grip the drive axle.

Abstract: A baling press having a pressing chamber and an apparatus for wrapping a bale in a wrapping web and having at least one rotating conveyor element is proposed, wherein the conveyor element advances the wrapping web to the bale.

Abstract: An apparatus for collection of yard debris combines a vacuum pick up with a blower unit, a separator, and a detachable accumulator with an attached roller to support the accumulator upon detachment from the separator. The apparatus collects and entrains debris in an airflow induced at the vacuum pickup, impels the debris to the separator which removes the debris from the airflow, and deposits it in the accumulator which is supported by a roller to aid subsequent dumping when the accumulator is detached.

Abstract: A rope structure comprising a plurality of formed composite strands. Each of the formed composite strands comprises fiber material and matrix material. The fiber material within the matrix material is twisted. The shapes of the plurality of formed composite strands are predetermined to facilitate combination of the plurality of composite strands into the rope structure.

Abstract: An electrically conductive elastic composite yarn comprises at least one elastic member having a ratio N being drafted length Ld over relaxed length Lr1 N being in the ränge of 1 to 10. The yarn further comprises more than one metal filament wrapped around the elastic member. The yarn is characterized in that each of the metal filaments is twisted with at least one other of the metal filaments.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite rope structure comprising the following steps. Impregnated yarns comprising fibers within a resin matrix are fabricated at a first location. The impregnated yarns are transported from the first location to a second location. The impregnated yarns are dispensed at the second location. The resin matrix of the dispensed impregnated yarns is cured at the second location to obtain the composite rope structure.

Abstract: A method facilitates assembling a gas turbine engine including a combustor assembly and a nozzle assembly. The method comprises providing a transition piece including a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween, where the body includes an inner surface, an opposite outer surface, coupling the first end of the transition piece to the combustor assembly, and coupling the second end of the transition piece to the nozzle assembly such that a turbulator extending helically over the outer surface of the transition piece extends from the transition piece first end to the transition piece second end to facilitate inducing turbulence to cooling air supplied to the combustor assembly.

Abstract: A propulsion system including an electromagnetic device for reaction with a medium; said propulsion system comprising: (e) a sectored front disc divided into an even number of charge carrying sectors, (f) an electronic circuit including charging transistors for controlling of said charge carrying sectors, (g) a control timer for sequencing the polarity of each charge of each of said charge carrying sectors at any given instant, (h) an arrangement of said sequencing such that at said any given instant a positively charged sector is flanked either side by a negatively charged sector, and wherein, diametrically opposed sectors of said disc are of like charge at said any given instant, such that an alternating of positive and negative charging of said sectors provides a progressive rotation of diametrically opposite positively charged sectors in a first direction and a progressive rotation of diametrically opposite negatively charged sectors in a second opposite direction.

Abstract: A combustion engine comprising an exhaust system containing a particulate filter (10, 52) for trapping particulate matter in engine exhaust passing through the exhaust system. A particulate trapping medium (18) inside a casing is selectively operable to a relatively lesser porosity for trapping particulate matter in the exhaust and to a relatively greater porosity for facilitating removal of trapped particulate matter during cleaning.

Abstract: In an exhaust aftertreatment system, two LNTs having differing compositions are configured in series downstream from an inline fuel reformer. The downstream LNT is adapted for desulfation at higher temperatures than the upstream LNT. During desulfation, the system develops temperature gradients with the temperatures increasing in the direction of exhaust flow. The ordering of the LNTs is designed utilize these gradients. In a preferred embodiment, the system also includes two SCR catalysts having different compositions. The SCR catalyst with a composition adapted to tolerate higher temperatures is located nearer the downstream end of the system.

Abstract: A control system that controls regeneration of a particulate filter is provided. The system generally includes a regeneration module that controls current to the particulate filter to initiate combustion of particulate matter in the particulate filter. A propagation module estimates a propagation status of the combustion of the particulate matter based on a combustion temperature. A temperature adjustment module controls the combustion temperature by selectively increasing a temperature of exhaust that passes through the particulate filter.

Abstract: In a method and system for controlling emission from a four-stroke off-road engine that is provided with an exhaust gas discharging assembly at a downstream side thereof for discharging of the exhaust gas from the off-road engine, the exhaust gas discharging assembly is provided with an oxidation catalyst for converting hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide, and the method includes the steps of injecting a fuel rich fuel-and-air mixture into the off-road engine, and injecting fresh air into the exhaust gas discharging assembly at an upstream side of the oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A method of operating an engine control system includes generating an engine start signal, determining whether a cold start condition exists, energizing an electrically heated catalyst based on the cold start condition, determining the temperature of the electrically heated catalyst and selectively starting an engine based on the engine start signal and the electrically heated catalyst temperature.

Abstract: A control system for controlling regeneration of a particulate filter for a hybrid vehicle is provided. The system generally includes a regeneration module that controls current to the particulate filter to initiate regeneration. An engine control module controls operation of an engine of the hybrid vehicle based on the control of the current to the particulate filter.

Abstract: One embodiment is a unique method including determining a temperature of a NOx adsorber. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.

Abstract: A compact system for introducing hydrocarbons in the form of engine fuel into the bearing housing for a turbocharger adjacent the turbine wheel shaft. The hydrocarbons are directed outward by centrifugal force and are vaporized by the heat of the impeller. As a result the hydrocarbons are available substantially immediately after the turbine to interact with a catalyst to increase the temperature of the exhaust stream for regeneration of a diesel particulate filter.

Abstract: A control system that controls regeneration of a particulate filter is provided. The system generally includes a fuel control module that controls injection of fuel into exhaust that passes through the particulate filter. A regeneration module controls current to the particulate filter to initiate regeneration after the fuel has been injected into the exhaust.

Abstract: A control system that controls regeneration of a particulate filter is provided. The system generally includes a propagation module that estimates a propagation status of combustion of particulate matter in the particulate filter. A regeneration module controls current to the particulate filter to re-initiate regeneration based on the propagation status.

Abstract: A diesel dosing system for a vehicle includes a control valve (31) controlling fluid flow to a dosing valve (32) for supplying fuel directly into an exhaust passage of the vehicle. A system pressure source (55) feeds the control valve. A shutoff valve (54) is fluidly connected to the pressure source downstream thereof and to the control valve upstream thereof. The shutoff valve permits bidirectional flow there-through. A connection (57) is between the shutoff valve and the control valve defining a fluid volume there-between. The shutoff valve permits fluid flow from the system pressure source through the connection and to the control valve during a regeneration phase of the system. Upon engine shutdown and based on fluid pressure in the volume, the shutoff valve opens so that fluid trapped in the volume will communicate with the pressure source thereby reducing the fluid pressure in the volume.

Abstract: A propulsion system, for example for a motor vehicle, that includes an internal combustion engine, a catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides NOx contained in the exhaust faces of the internal combustion engine, a fuel injector arranged upstream of the catalyst, and a mechanism that determines quantity of the nitrogen oxides NOx received from the internal combustion engine. The propulsion system also includes a mechanism that determines a fuel quantity required for attaining a proportion lower or substantially equal to a stoichiometric proportion with respect to the nitrogen oxide NOx quantity, and a mechanism that triggers injection of the required quantity when the ratio therebetween and the nitrogen oxide NOx quantity is less than the triggering threshold.

Abstract: An exhaust emission purifying apparatus for an engine, which is provided with: an electric pump sucking and supplying a liquid reducing agent by pumping out of a reducing agent tank; a flow control valve controlling flow rate of the liquid reducing agent; and an injection nozzle injection-supplying the liquid reducing agent with the controlled flow rate, to an exhaust emission upstream of NOx reduction catalytic converter. At the engine starting, a highly pressurized air is urged to reversely flow to a reducing agent supply system upstream of the flow control valve. Then it is determined whether or not the reducing agent supply system brings about clogging based on a pressure change produced by the reverse flow. When a number of frequency at which it is consecutively determined as occurrence of clogging reaches a predetermined number or more, it is determined that the clogging is serious, which is unable to be readily mended.

Abstract: An integrated DPF loading and failure sensor with two particulate matter sensors one located upstream of the filter and the other located downstream of the filter. The sensors are integrated into the leading and trailing edges of the filter. Integrating two particulate matter sensors with the DPF will allow the proper interval between reconditioning of DPF, since the particulate matter collected on the filter is measured and not estimated. The upstream sensor determines the amount of particulate matter entering the filter. In addition to using the first sensor for loading, the second sensor, at the trailing face of the filter, can be used to determine break-through of the DPF. The second sensor measures the particulate matter escaping the filter.

Abstract: As a device for the purification of exhaust gas, a three-way catalyst A purifying hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide in the vicinity of theoretical air-fuel ratio is disposed at an upstream side of the exhaust gas and an adsorption catalyst B provided with zeolite effective for the adsorption of hydrocarbon is disposed at a downstream side of the exhaust gas.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for utilizing engine-generated heat in a NOx-adsorber system. The apparatus may comprise a combustion device generating a heated exhaust stream. The apparatus may include a catalytic component that initiates at least one exhaust conditioning reaction within the heated exhaust stream. The catalytic component is fluidly coupled to the engine with a downpipe segment configured to preserve a minimum temperature at the catalytic component inlet based on specified operating conditions for the combustion device. The apparatus may also include a NOx-adsorber fluidly coupled to the catalytic component with a second downpipe segment.

Abstract: An air injection valve includes: a valve housing having first and second housing halves coupled detachably to each other, the first housing half defining a first inner space and having a flat wall that is formed with a plurality of suction holes in fluid communication with the first inner space, the second housing half defining a second inner space and being formed with an outlet in fluid communication with the second inner space and adapted to be connected to the muffler; a valve seat secured in the second inner space and formed with a valve opening for permitting fluid communication between the first and second inner spaces; and a flexible thin film reed having one end secured to the valve seat for covering and uncovering the valve opening.

Abstract: A system may include a hydrocarbon (HC) absorber positioned in an exhaust flow path and an electrically heated catalyst (EHC) positioned in the exhaust flow path downstream of the HC absorber.