Abstract: A countermeasure system which is capable of defusing rocket propelled grenades (RPG) is provided by spacing an array of explosive charges or primacord from the protected structure to allow and sense an ogive of the fused RPG to enter into a functional plane of the array initiating one or more of the charges to collapse to ogive. The array is supported flexibly or rigidly and further ballistic protection is incorporated behind the array in fixed or inflatable forms to provide protection of the structure from the explosive products from the array and the ballistic impact of the defused RPG.

Abstract: A vehicle and structure shield includes a flexible net subsystem including an array of rods or hard points supported by the net subsystem and configured to impact a projectile striking the net. A frame includes mounting brackets attached thereto positioning the frame in a spaced relationship with respect to the vehicle or structure. A first releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the net subsystem to the frame and a second releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the mounting brackets of the frame to a vehicle or structure.

Abstract: A locking piston assembly (100) is provided according to the invention. The locking piston assembly (100) includes a piston chamber (107), a piston rod (106) configured to be substantially extended from and substantially retracted into the piston chamber (107), and a piston head (108) coupled to the piston rod (106) and configured to move reciprocally in the piston chamber (107). The locking piston assembly (100) further includes at least one lock (120) configured to mechanically lock the piston head (108) and the piston rod (106) in at least a substantially fully extended position. The lock (120) is configured to unlock the piston head (108) and the piston rod (106) in a presence of a pressurized fluid provided to retract the piston rod ( 106). The pressurized fluid is introduced into the piston chamber (107) and the piston rod (106) is retracted only after the lock (120) is unlocked.

Abstract: Oil system components for a turbine engine are used to provide a vacuum system for a fuel stabilization unit (FSU). A vacuum system pulls oxygen and other contaminants from fuel into a vacuum chamber within the FSU. The vacuum system pumps the discharge through a vacuum outlet in the FSU toward a vacuum pump. Due to the quality of vacuum required, a two-stage vacuum pump is used. A first stage vacuum pump is an oil system scavenge pump for the turbine engine and the second stage vacuum is provided by a second stage vacuum pump. The discharge flows from the vacuum chamber through to the second stage vacuum pump and is then added to the oil supply. The oil and discharge mixture is sent through an oil system de-oiler and a de-aerator to clean the oil supply prior to pumping the oil back through the oil system.

Abstract: Polymerizable ionic liquid monomers and their corresponding polymers (poly(ionic liquid)s) are created and found to exhibit high CO2 sorption. The poly(ionic liquid)s have enhanced and reproducible CO2 sorption capacities and sorption/desorption rates relative to room-temperature ionic liquids. Furthermore, these materials exhibit selectivity relative to other gases such as nitrogen, methane, and oxygen. They are useful as efficient separation agents, such sorbents and membranes. Novel radical and condensation polymerization approaches are used in the preparation of the poly(ionic liquids).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the separation of particles from a flow of gas, where both large, heavy and small, light particles can be separated off from the gas by means of the combined effect of an electrostatic attraction force and a centrifugal force in a centrifugal separator (10) of the type that comprises a rotor (14) that has a plurality of adjacent surface elements (16) with intermediate gas flow gaps (48) and that is mounted in such a way that it can rotate in a surrounding casing (12), which casing has an inlet (18) for unclean gas and an outlet (22) for clean gas and an outlet (24) for separated-of f particles. A charging unit (44) ionizes the particles upstream of the rotor (14). An electrical field is generated between adjacent surface elements (16) of the rotor in order to attract the ionized light particles towards a face of the surface elements by means of the electrostatic force.

Abstract: A method of activating a molded Cu-ZSM5 zeolite adsorbent of the present invention includes: oxidizing a molded product of Cu-ZSM5 zeolite in the flow of air or a gas having an equivalent oxidizability to the air at a temperature of 250° C. to 550° C.; and then heat-treating the molded product of the Cu-ZSM5 zeolite in vacuum or the flow of an inert gas at a temperature of 550° C. to 800° C. According to the present invention, an adsorbent whose adsorption performance is not deteriorated can be obtained in the case where a molded product is produced using Cu-ZSM5 zeolite.

Abstract: A filter bag for a vacuum cleaner made of a composite material comprising at least three layers, at least two layers which comprise a nonwoven fabric layer and at least one nonwoven fibre layer being connected by a weld.

Abstract: A fabric filter (1) has at least a first compartment (2) and a second compartment (4). A hopper (42) is adapted for fluidisation of dust collected in the compartments (2, 4) to form a bed (52) of fluidised dust. A partition wall (62) is located between the compartments (2, 4) to separate them from each other. A passage (68) is formed at a lower end (66) of the partition wall (62) such that fluidised dust may pass through said passage (68). The partition wall (62) is arranged to extend into the bed (52) of fluidised dust for forming a seal (74) even when one of the compartments (2, 4) has been shut off. When shutting off a compartment (4) the inlets and outlets to that compartment (4) are closed and the dust in the hopper (42) is fluidised to provide a seal (74) between the compartments (2, 4).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating particles preferentially accelerates particles to a rotating collector, which then reliably conveys collected particles to a discharge with minimal re-entrainment of the particles in the fluid stream. The collector minimizes energy transfer to the fluid and maximizes separation under conditions of high particle loading, fine particle content, or both. The separator may be operated in any vertical, horizontal or oblique orientation, or within devices whose orientation varies over time.

Abstract: The present invention includes a canister including an adsorption chamber. An adsorption material and a heat storage material are disposed within the adsorption chamber. The heat storage material is molded from a mixture of a plurality of microcapsules and a binder. Each of the microcapsules contains therein a heat-change material. The heat storage material is prevented from moving relative to the chamber wall of the adsorption chamber in at least one of two directions perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the hydrothermal production of a microporous membrane. According to said method, a colloidal solution comprising zeolite frameworks with 4-ring, 6-ring, and/or 8-ring pores which are provided as crystallites whose size ranges from 2 to 25 nm is applied to a porous substrate with the aid of a wet application technique. The applied layer is contacted with a hydrothermal liquid, and a nanocrystalline, microporous zeolite layer having an average pore diameter of 0.2 to 0.45 nm is synthesized at temperatures ranging between 50 and 250° C. and at an autogenous pressure. Such a microporous membrane comprising a porous substrate and at least one nanocrystalline zeolite layer that is disposed thereupon and has an average pore diameter of 0.2 to 0.45 nm is advantageously suitable for use as a separating device for gas phase separation, making it possible to separate particularly N2O2, N2/CO2, H2/CO2, or CO2/CH4 gas mixtures.

Abstract: A filter holder particularly for espresso coffee machines, comprising a cup-shaped body (2) which has a substantially cylindrical shape with respect to an axis (3), the body (2) being open in an upward region for watertight fitting on an espresso coffee machine and having an opening (5) on its bottom which is arranged on the axis (3) of the cup (2) for the passage of an extracted beverage, the filter holder comprising an adapter (8), which is fitted in the cup (2) and is substantially cylindrical in order to accommodate a substance in powder form from which a beverage is to be extracted, the adapter (8) being able to rotate coaxially with respect to the cup (2).

Abstract: A pad holder (16) of a coffee maker for making coffee having a foam layer on top comprises a stud plate (17) having studs for supporting a coffee pad containing ground coffee beans and an outlet opening (20) for delivering coffee extract. A number of studs (18a) in the direct vicinity of the outlet opening (20) are arranged in a circle, surfaces (24) of the studs (18a) forming a circular directing surface. During operation of the coffee maker, a flow of coffee extract enters a space (27) encompassed by the studs (18a) via channels (23) between the studs (18a) and is put into rotation as a result of interaction with the directing surface. Consequently, the coffee flow enters the outlet opening (20) in a rotating condition, causing the outlet opening (20) to deliver the coffee as a spray of fine droplets, from which the foam is created.

Abstract: Methods and device for frothing milk. The device includes a main body forming a container for the milk, a cover fitting onto the main body, agitation means and drive means for driving the agitation means. The drive means are received at least partially in the cover. The device further includes a base plate provided with a first electric contact. The main body is provided with a second electric contact, which makes electrical contact with the first electric contact when the main body is placed on the base plate. The drive means are provided with a third electric contact. The main body is provided with a fourth electric contact, which makes electrical contact with the third electric contact when the cover is placed on the main body. The main body is provided with an electric conductor which forms an electrical connection between the second electric contact and the fourth electric contact.

Abstract: A cooking utensil using a steam is disclosed, which is characterized in that said steam inlet part and said steam outlet part includes a steam inlet tube and a steam outlet tube connected with a steam supply tube and a steam collection tube of the steam generator, respectively, and an inlet engaging part and an outlet engaging part for engaging the steam collection tube and the steam discharge tube, respectively, and said steam accommodating part includes an inner space for storing a certain amount of the steam, and is made in a flat tube shape having an upper surface and a lower surface.

Abstract: A bread vessel used in a breadmaker includes a separated upper part and lower part, the lower part includes a bread vessel bottom (7), a blending rod (15) and a bread vessel support (8), the blending rod (15) is fixed on the bread vessel support (8) below the bread vessel bottom (7) and the blending rod (15) extends through the bread vessel bottom (7) to reach above the bread vessel bottom (7), wherein the upper part is detachably fixed on the lower part. Also a breadmaker equipped with the bread vessel of the present invention is provided.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus for assuring easier cleaning of contaminants, such as food residue, attached to the wall surface of a cavity in the cooking apparatus is disclosed. The cooking apparatus includes a body defining the outer appearance of the cooking apparatus, and a cavity defining a space for heating and cooking an object and having an inner surface to form an oil-repellent surface by being heated. In a cleaning method for the cooking apparatus, the inner surface of the cavity is heated prior to cooking food, to have an oil-repellency. The inner surface makes it difficult for the contaminants to be attached thereto. Even if the contaminants are attached, the contaminants have a very low adhesive power and thus are easy to clean.

Abstract: A food warming apparatus includes one or more heating compartments that can hold one or more trays, each covered by a cover, each tray containing previously cooked food portions. One or more supports are disposed inside a heating compartment. A support includes one or more guide members and one or more stop members. A cover includes one or more engagement sections. Without a tray, the cover rests on the one or more stop members. When a tray is inserted into the receiving space defined by the cover and the support, the cover is lifted. The one or more engagement sections engage the one or more guide members to guide the upward motion of the cover. The cover then rests on the tray to at least partially block an open top of the tray, thereby restricting evaporation of liquids from the previously cooked food portions contained therein.

Abstract: A liquid food heating apparatus includes: a steam jet nozzle (36), a nozzle holder (18) to which the steam jet nozzle (36) is attached; a steam feed pipe (17), nozzle coupling means (14a, 14b, 14c) capable of coupling the steam jet nozzle (36) attached to the nozzle holder (18) to the steam feed pipe (17), and nozzle discard means (12b, 12c, 12d, 18c) capable of detaching from the nozzle holder (18) the steam jet nozzle (36) attached to the nozzle holder (18) and discarding the nozzle. The nozzle discard means detaches from the nozzle holder (18) the steam jet nozzle (36) attached to the nozzle holder (18) and discards the nozzle after releasing the coupling between the steam jet nozzle (36) attached to the nozzle holder (18) and the steam feed pipe (17).

Abstract: A puzzle apple slicer which cuts an apple or similar fruit or vegetable portions thereof into wedges by radial blades each having a protrusion forming interfit channels and ridges in adjacent sides of the wedges to interlock the wedges together.

Abstract: Apparatus for strapping articles, wherein the band channel (28) of the band guiding frame (13) is covered by profile strips, which consist of an elastic material, preferably an elastically curing polyurethane elastomer casting mass, into which are embedded wear and/or sliding elements in the form of metal helical spring elements (34), the helical spring axes of which run essentially parallel to the band channel (28), and the coils of which project a little bit from the elastic material into the interior (28) of the band channel and form curved sliding surfaces (35) running essentially transversely to the band channel, so that the strapping band essentially only comes into contact with the metallic sliding surfaces of the spring elements during the exit from the band channel, and thereby does not damage the elastic material of the profile strips.

Abstract: A wine making apparatus includes an engaging mechanism for engaging a fermentation tank, and a press mechanism for pressing the wine making ingredients in the tank against an inner surface of the tank. In a described embodiment a tank has a pair of forklift attachment points and a movable platform on a wine press mechanism is adapted for receiving the forklift attachment points. A lifting apparatus raises the platform and tank such that the contents of the tank are crushed by a relatively fixed plate above the tank. A pair of hydraulic rams are connected in series such that fluid output from one raises the other, thereby assuring that the platform and tank are evenly raised.

Abstract: An intaglio plate wiping system includes a wiping member which forms a nip with the intaglio plate in use and onto which excess intaglio ink is transferred during relative movement between the wiping member and the intaglio plate. A heated doctor blade unit is located downstream of the nip and cooperates with the wiping member to remove intaglio ink from the wiping member. A heated ink collecting container is provided into which ink removed from the wiping member passes.

Abstract: A variable cutoff printing press is provided including a first plate cylinder with a first plate disposed about the first plate cylinder and having a first image portion. A first blanket cylinder transfers the first image portion to a web at a first location. A second plate having a second image portion is disposed about the second plate cylinder. A second blanket cylinder transfers the second image portion to the web at a second location. An impression cylinder contacts the first blanket cylinder and the second blanket cylinder via the web. The first image portion and the second image portion form one continuous image having an image cutoff length. A method of printing an image on a web with a cutoff using a variable cutoff offset printing press is also provided.

Abstract: A printing press is provided including a plate cylinder having an outer perimeter of a first length. A removable flexible continuous tubular plate having an inner perimeter of a second length is disposed about the plate cylinder. The second length is greater than the first length so that the inner perimeter of the removable flexible continuous tubular plate and the outer perimeter of the plate cylinder define a first gap during a printing mode. A method for varying cutoff in a printing press is also provided.

Abstract: A variable cutoff printing press is provided that includes a plate cylinder, a first blanket cylinder including a first circumferential section movable with respect to a second circumferential section, and a second blanket cylinder including a third circumferential section movable with respect to a fourth circumferential section. The first, second, third and fourth circumferential sections contact the plate cylinder during a printing mode and print continuous images having a cutoff length on a web. A method of printing is also provided.

Abstract: A roller of a printing machine includes a device for use in the generation of an axial oscillating movement of the rotating roller. The device includes a drive that is comprised of a pump which pressurizes a working fluid. The pump is arranged inside of the roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel gravure printing roll which has no toxicity, causes no deterioration of the environment, has a surface-reinforcing coating layer and is excellent in print durability and printing performance. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing of the gravure printing roll. The gravure printing roll includes a hollow roll, a copper plating layer which is formed on a surface of the hollow roll and has a large number of gravure cells, and a diamond-like carbon coating layer covering the surface of the copper plating layer, in which each of the gravure cells coated with the diamond-like carbon coating layer has a depth of 5 ?m or more and less than 10 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink chamber doctor blade (1) for acting upon an ink transfer roll (7) of a rotary press with a fluid, in particular with printing ink, which (1) has the following features: an ink chamber (2), which is filled with ink during printing, and which extends in an axial direction of the ink transfer roll (7), two doctor blades (3, 4), which are in physical contact with the ink transfer roll (7) during printing and which extend in the axial direction of the ink transfer roll (7). At least one additional doctor blade (13) can be inserted into the ink chamber doctor blade (1) and can be fixed by means of holding devices (9, 14) inside the ink chamber (2). The holding devices comprise at least one element (14), which is pretensioned by elastic force against at least one counter holder (9) and with which the additional doctor blade (13) can be pressed against the counter holder (9).

Abstract: A doctor blade system utilizes a lightweight doctor blade chamber to apply ink to an inking roller. The doctor blade chamber is removably positioned on a support plate which is, in turn, carried by linear guides on pivotable end plates. A rigid box beam is also attached to the end plates and is spaced from the support plate. A plurality of membrane cylinders are mounted on the rigid box beam and engage a surface of the support plate opposite to the surface that supports the doctor blade chamber. Through the application of suitable force, the support plate and its supported doctor blade chamber can be moved, by sliding motion on the linear slides, into uniform engagement with the surface of the ink roller. The system uses pivotable end plates which are supported by exterior plates that are, in turn, pivotably supported by press side frames.

Abstract: A printing plate handling device for holding a printing plate (11) adjacent to one edge (12) of the plate, especially adjacent to a bent-over leading edge or a bent-over trailing edge of the printing plate, with a mechanism for holding the printing plate (11) in a flat, frictionally-engaged manner along a surface area of the printing plate adjacent to one edge (12) of the printing plate.

Abstract: A method and system for optimally drying ink printed on the face of a substrate material. According to the method and system, a variable output dryer is provided having at least one variable output element for producing a plurality of dryer configurations. The method further includes the steps of depositing ink on the substrate material, reflecting light energy from the face surface of the printed ink while in a liquid state and measuring the intensity of the reflected light energy to yield a penetration time indicative of the time elapsed to dry the printed ink. The dryer is then adapted to assume one of the dryer configurations based upon the penetration time; and the ink printed on the face of the substrate material is dried by the variable output dryer.

Abstract: A flat electric match includes a substrate having a surface. A first electrical lead and a second electrical lead each having an end, are carried by the substrate on the surface. The ends of the electrical leads are spaced apart on the surface. A bridge wire is coupled between the ends of the electrical leads and carried by the substrate on the surface. A pyrotechnic material is carried by the substrate on the surface, with at least a portion of the pyrotechnic material contacting the bridge wire.

Abstract: An initiator that includes a header body, an insulating spacer, an initiator chip, a plurality of terminals and a plurality of contacts. The insulating spacer is coupled to the header body. The initiator chip that forms at least a portion of an exploding foil initiator and includes a plurality of electric interfaces. The initiator chip is secured to a side of the insulating spacer opposite the header body. The terminals extend through the header body. The contacts electrically couple the electric interfaces to the terminals. The cover is coupled to the header body and cooperates with the header body to house the insulating spacer, the initiator chip and the contacts. A method for forming an initiator is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an incendiary compound comprising spherical zirconium, titanium, or hafnium powder having an average grain size of 50 to 250 ?m as well as a thermosetting or thermoplastic micronized organic binder which is added to the powder at a quantity of less than 1 percent by weight. The incendiary compound is fastened in the projectile or warhead by pressing and then thermally treating the same in order to activate crosslinking of the thermosetting binder or melt the thermoplastic binder.

Abstract: Projectiles and projectile systems are provided herein employing an inhibiting and/or marking substance for impairing/marking a living target. In some embodiments, the systems include a first part being non-spherical and having an exterior, a plurality of stabilizing fins secured with the exterior of at the first part, and a second part have a hollow portion containing an inhibiting substance, wherein the second part is sealed with the first part to seal the inhibiting substance within at least the hollow portion. The first part can similarly have a hollow portion such that a volume is defined by the hollow portion of the first part and the hollow portion of the second part, wherein the inhibiting substance is contained within the volume. The fins can be angled to provide spin stabilizing.

Abstract: A fixed round of ammunition for a muzzle loader firearm. The round has a bullet within a sabot that is engaged to a consumable cartridge case. The case is filled with propellant that is precisely calibrated to provide optimal ballistic properties with the particular bullet it is engaged to. The consumable cartridge case can be more tailored to respectively increase or decrease the burn rate of the consumable cartridge case. The consumable cartridge case can be constructed out of nitrocellulose or other energetic materials. A wide range of propellant formulas can be used that are safe because the burn rate is precisely calibrated for the bullet used. The propellant can contain pyrotechnic material and/or other ingredients to reduce the burn rate of a smokeless propellant and can contain a stabilizer to increase the shelf life of the ammunition round.

Abstract: A projectile for cap and ball revolvers and black powder rifles including but not limited to muzzleloaders, black powder cartridges etc. A soft lead body, cylindrical in form and having a front band designed to hold the projectile firmly in place prior to firing. During it's travel in the rifled bore, it then imparts spin to the projectile improving accuracy, range, and making the projectile stable during impact with intended target. Outside diameter of band is not drastic enough to negatively affect trajectory.

Abstract: The invention provides an ignition device having a high shielding-performance from electro-magnetic wave noise and the like, while being compact in size and enabling electric current securely to flow through electric circuits built in the ignition device. The ignition device includes a metal cup and a metal header for holding a plurality of electrode pins respectively insulated and closing the opening of the cup to integrate the header in the cup, and further includes, in the cup, ignition charge, an ASIC, a capacitor, and a heating element. The ASIC is electrically connected to the electrode pins, the capacitor and the heating element, respectively, and the heating element abuts against the ignition charge. The header is provided on its outer periphery with a metal flange for fixing the header to an installation body of the ignition device.

Abstract: A whip ride is provided for amusement parks. A platform is provided with a guide slot extending through the platform. A drive assembly is positioned beneath the platform and includes a drive member (e.g., drive cable) moving on a constrained path. A track follows a path horizontally offset from the drive path. The drive assembly includes a bogie or drive truck mounted on the track and pivotably linked to the drive member to be driven by the drive member. A passenger whip vehicle is provided on the platform upper surface and pivotably attached via a connector extending through the guide slot to the bogie. The bogie path includes inside and outside curves, and the bogie track is vertically offset from the drive member such that its path may crossover the drive member to vary the horizontal offset and to locate the bogie track on either side of the drive member.

Abstract: A system of one or more tower structures operationally configured for cable-based transportation, including adaptations of such technologies that may blend into surrounding environments, and which are particularly beneficial for use in connection with amusement facilities.

Abstract: A monorail bogie for supporting a monorail car travelling over a monorail track. The monorail bogie comprises a load-bearing wheel having an axis of rotation that is parallel to the running surface. The monorail bogie further comprises an inboard pair of guide wheels and an outboard pair of guide wheels. Each guide wheel of the inboard pair of guide wheels has an axis of rotation and each guide wheel of the outboard pair of guide wheels has an axis of rotation. The axes of rotation of the inboard pair of guide wheels and the axes of rotation of the outboard pair of guide wheels are offset in opposite directions in relation to the axis of rotation of the load bearing wheels. The monorail bogie further comprises at least one stabilizing wheel positioned co-axially with each one of the inboard pair of guide wheels.

Abstract: A household wall non-toxic paint additive comprised of mixture of solvent-soluble compounds, which fine granulated from available mineral composition, with dipole properties, in which aromatic oils can be added to the paint additive is enclosed in this current application. This nontoxic paint additive makes for a type of special painting material, in the current application, is non-harmful for man.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new precast cementitious products with photocatalytic activity, and to a process to obtain them.

Abstract: Provided is a method of brake fluid disposal which is characterized in that glycol-based brake fluid is recovered from vehicles, and the recovered glycol-based brake fluid is added to a grinding step of a cement material production facility. Furthermore, a method of brake fluid disposal is characterized in that the recovered glycol-based brake fluid is mixed with diethylene glycol. With these methods, it is possible to reduce troublesome works and effectively utilize the resources in cement material production facilities.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for reducing Cr(VI) ions to Cr(III) ions, comprising a complex of tin(II) and a carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, and to the process for the preparation thereof. It also relates to a process for preparing a material having a low chromium(VI) content. Finally, it relates to the use of said additive for reducing chromium(VI) ions to chromium(III) ions.

Abstract: Pulverulent composition comprising at least one hydraulic binder having a d50 value of the particle size distribution of <15 ?m and at least one pyrogenic metal oxide in a proportion of 20 to 600 m2 surface area/100 g of hydraulic binder. Use of the pulverulent composition for the production of products containing hydraulic binders.

Abstract: An overbed table with a primary table top may be expanded through the deployment of a secondary table top. Advantageously, by appropriately arranging the position of the manner by which the secondary table top is mounted to the overbed table, the top surface of the secondary table top can occupy the same plane as the top surface of the primary table top. Additionally, the overbed table may incorporate further features including equipment rails, power receptacles, networking receptacles and a computing device.

Abstract: An embodiment of a shipping system for transporting an object is provided. In an embodiment, a shipping system is provided that includes a frame assembly, a cradle assembly, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating and translating the cradle assembly relative to the base of the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a base. The cradle assembly is connected to the frame assembly, and includes a forward member for securing a forward portion of the transported object (e.g., an aircraft engine) and an aft member of securing an aft portion of the object being transported.