Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for producing membranes, the compositions comprising at least 0.1% by weight of highly branched polymer, at least 0.5% by weight of linear polymer and at least 30% by weight of solvent. The present invention additionally describes membranes obtainable from the compositions, and methods of producing these membranes.

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a high voltage power supply configured to provide a high voltage to a collector cell and a shut-down circuit coupled to the high voltage power supply. The shut-down circuit is configured to monitor an electrical current supplied to the collector cell, remove electrical power to the collector cell if the electrical current exceeds a predetermined cell current threshold for a predetermined time period, and generate an indication if the electrical power is removed from the collector cell.

Abstract: A membrane includes: a hollow support having a plurality of pores an active phase including a gaz-selective capting material embedded into the pores.

Abstract: A vane having a profile capable of formation by pultrusion is disclosed. The vane can be used for removing liquids entrained in a gas stream. The vane includes a main curved section oriented generally parallel to the gas stream and curved to reorient the gas stream, the main curved section causing a first and a second change of direction of the gas stream; a first air pocket formed on a first side of the main curved section, the first air pocket sized and oriented into the gas stream where the gas stream first changes direction; and a second air pocket formed on a second side of the main curved section, the second air pocket smaller than the first air pocket and sized and oriented into the gas stream where the gas stream makes the second direction change.

Abstract: A mobile inert gas generator can include various components supported by a wheeled vehicle. The generator can include a feed air compressor, a separation device for separating an inert gas from a feed air gas, and a booster compressor, each of which can have various sensors and actuators for controlling the operation thereof. An electronic control system can be connected to the sensors and actuators to allow for convenient operation of the generator. The electronic control system can include a control panel disposed in a cab.

Abstract: A machine for preparing brewed drinks is provided and includes a brewing compartment for receiving drink substrate portions and a water supply for supplying a pressurized supply of water into the brewing compartment. The water supply is oriented in the brewing compartment in such that it would spray into a user region of the machine if the brewing compartment opens prematurely. However, a safety valve prevents the supplied water from entering into the brewing compartment when the brewing compartment is open.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extracting a cap (16) comprising a first part (2), a second part (3) which is movable with respect to the second part (2) which is provided with a space for the cap and defines the cap extracting position in a closed position thereof, an introduction and positioning part comprising the cap guiding elements (6, 7) which are arranged in such a way that it is possible to insert the cap by gravity force and position it in an intermediate position and a beverage pouring system (19) in which the second movable part (3) displaces the cap from the intermediate position to the extraction position.

Abstract: A deep fryer that saves oil and expedites the deep frying process when frying small batches of food. By reducing the size of the lower portion of the food basket and oil pot with the present invention the user need only fill a smaller cubic area of the lower portion of the oil pot thereby reducing the amount of oil needed when cooking small batches of food which in turn saves the user money. Since the lower portion of the oil pot and food basket are smaller in cubic area than their respective upper portions less oil is needed to be heated thereby reducing the time for frying small batches of food. This saves time and energy costs. A large batch of food can also be fried in the present invention by simply adding more oil to utilize the entire oil pot and food basket.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an improved rotisserie oven, having the following features: a removable side mounted control box; single wall oven cabinet construction; single wall oven cabinet construction with tabs protruding from the lower side edges of the oven cabinet which mount feet to support the cabinet; a rigid heat coil structurally connected to the removable control box; a heat coil, supported by a bracket within the oven cabinet which both allows the heat coil to be slid in and out of the oven cabinet and allows for expansion of the heat coil when the coil is energized; a light bulb integrated with the removable control box so that the bulb's globe protrudes into the interior of the oven cabinet when the control box is mounted on the oven cabinet; a drive mechanism integrated into the removable control box which allows the control box to be easily removed from the oven cabinet; a drip pan located below the spit, which has its liquid catching reservoir recessed in from the pan's perimeter

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grill pan, which comprises a main body, an electrothermal tube disposed on the lower surface of the main body; wherein the electrothermal tube comprises an normal-temperature area for grilling food and an high-temperature area for burning smoking materials to generate smokes; the normal-temperature area and the high-temperature area are connected integrative, and the two ends of the electrothermal tube have an adapter connected to exterior power supply; there is a smoking box for containing smoking materials disposed on the main body corresponding with the high-temperature area. The present invention achieves the functions of roasting and smoking by only one heating source. That can reduce the cost of production and is convenient for use.

Abstract: A food pan is for use with food service equipment having a well. The food pan includes a receptacle and an outer rim surrounding the receptacle. The receptacle is designed to receive food, and has a periphery of a first shape. The outer rim has a periphery of a second shape, and supports the food pan on food service equipment. The receptacle extends into the well of the food service equipment.

Abstract: An integrated cleaning and cutting device includes a case, a cover sealed the case, a basket received in the case, and a basket shelter mounted on the basket. A plurality of palings is formed on the basket. A drive mechanism is accumulated in the cover for driving the basket to rotate in the case. A cutting mechanism is fitted in the cover for cutting salad material. The cutting mechanism includes a blanking hole communicating with the basket in the case. The salad material is cleaned in the basket by the rotating of the basket in the case. On the other hand, the salad material can be cut and stored in the device, in which the basket and the cutting mechanism are equipped. Since the device has multiple functions such as cleaning, cutting and storage, it is utilitarian in use.

Abstract: An avocado pulper having two grip belts approximately oval in shape and further having a plurality of grip plates around the grip belts. The grip plates are knurled thereby facilitating a grasping of an avocado as it is conveyed into the grip belts and rides through to the rear opening. A pivotable and adjustable belt guide within an inner section of each grip belt is adapted to exert maximum squeezing pressure on the avocado at the approximate middle section of the grip belts at which point the grip belts are in approximate contact with one another. Pulp is thereby squeezed from the avocado. The grip belts separate at the approximate rear defining for releasing the skin of the avocado. A de-seeder adjacent to the front end opening of the grip belts removes the seed from the avocado prior to its entry into the maximum squeezing section.

Abstract: A baler tie feed apparatus is provided having a compaction chamber, a platen and a door, wherein aligned channels are defined within the top and bottom of the compaction chamber, the platen and the door so as to define a plurality of continuous open channels surrounding a bale of compacted material having horizontal top and bottom portions and vertical front and rear portions. A tie feed apparatus is provided which comprises a plurality of elongate tie engaging members, each of which engages tying media inserted through the top and rear portions of the channels and is advanced to thread the tying media through the bottom portion of the channels.

Abstract: To provide a method for pressing and forming a raw material into a granulated material and a press type apparatus for forming a raw material into a granulated material to effectively produce tablets that have a uniform shape. A method for pressing and forming a raw material into a granulated material by a pair of rolls (1, 2) is described, wherein at least one of the rolls of the pair of rolls has a predetermined number of holes (16) for forming the granulated material on an outer surface thereof, and pressing pins (17), which are inserted into respective holes, and a predetermined number of members (18) for supporting the pins are installed in the one of the rolls of the pair of rolls, the members for supporting the pressing pins being configured to be separate from the pressing pins so that the pressing pins slide on the members for supporting the pressing pins; and wherein the granulated material is ejected by the pressing pins as the pressing pins slide on the members for supporting the pins.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a waste compactor system comprising: a compacting device; at least one removable waste container; a compactor communications device for transmitting an indication of the fullness level of at least one receptacle or bin; a container communications device attached to the at least one removable waste container; a site monitoring unit to communicate with the container communications device and the compactor communications device.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a printed substrate including at least a portion having a foil image adhered to the substrate which includes providing a heated thermal transfer plate and a makeready plate for supporting the substrate, providing means for moving a sheet of substrate one sheet at a time to a position between the thermal transfer plate and the makeready plate, means for moving foil to a position between the substrate and the thermal transfer plate and means for pressing the foil against the substrate to produce an image on the substrate.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor includes a support and an image-recording layer containing (A) an infrared absorbing agent, (B) a polymerization initiator, (C) a polymerizable compound and (D) a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 to R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group and a heterocyclic group, provided that at least one of R1 to R3 represents the group having a substituent containing an amido bond, the group having a substituent containing a urethane bond, the group having a substituent containing a urea bond or the group having two or more hydroxy groups.

Abstract: A printing unit having a press unit is disclosed. Damping solution is applied to a form cylinder by way of direct damping-solution supply via a damping unit in such a way that a damping-solution applicator roll which is set away from an ink distributor roll and is driven by way of friction by the form cylinder rolls only on the form cylinder and thus applies the damping solution to the form cylinder only directly via the damping-solution applicator roll. In the event of indirect damping-solution supply in which the damping-solution applicator roll rolls exclusively on the ink distributor roll and is driven by way of friction by the ink distributor roll, in order to switch over to direct damping-solution supply, the damping-solution applicator roll is set away from the ink distributor roll more quickly than the damping unit, and thus the damping-solution applicator roll, is set against the form cylinder.

Abstract: A method for setting position register and color register in a sheet-fed printing press having a control computer, which provides for one setting operation, in which both position and color register are set by the control computer. For the purposes of the setting, both the register setting elements in the printing units and the setting elements in the feeder are used. The invention is distinguished by the fact that before carrying out the setting operations, during the calculation of the travels for the register setting elements and setting elements in the feeder, an optimization comprising the travels of the register setting elements and the setting elements in the feeder is carried out in the computer.

Abstract: An inertial igniter for use with a thermal battery for producing power upon acceleration is provided. The inertial igniter including: a base; at least one member disposed on the base, the at least one member having a hole; a mass movable towards the base, the mass having a concave portion; a locking ball disposed in the hole in the at least one member and having a portion thereof disposed in the concave portion for preventing relative movement of the mass with the base when an acceleration time profile is below a predetermined threshold; and a biasing spring including a portion for preventing the locking ball from leaving the concave portion when the acceleration time profile is below the predetermined threshold and for allowing the locking ball to leave the concave portion when the acceleration time profile is below the predetermined threshold to unlock the mass and permit movement of the mass relative to the base.

Abstract: A Large caliber ammunition constituted by a projectile attached to a combustible skirt and closed by a base, a linking dome being provided between the skirt and the base, wherein the linking dome incorporates a first lateral wall cooperating with the skirt and a second lateral wall extending the first one and cooperating with the base, and wherein said dome comprises means to ensure its joining with the skirt, such means being able to be bent back by the base onto the lateral wall of the combustible skirt.

Abstract: Frangible projectiles for firearms and processes for making such projectiles are disclosed. The projectiles include a sintered, compacted mixture of powdered iron particles with other particles, including powdered copper particles and optionally powdered tin particles. The disclosed projectiles produce a similar feel and mimic the ballistic properties of lead projectiles of similar size and caliber, yet readily break-up upon impact with a hard surface in order to minimize ricochet or splatter. The disclosed projectiles and processes for making the projectiles meet the need for inexpensive, lead-free frangible projectiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator, including, a housing having a gas discharge port, a combustion chamber cup member disposed, in the housing, such that an opening portion thereof covers a bottom surface of the housing, the combustion chamber cup member having a communication hole at least a portion of its peripheral wall surface thereof, a metallic cover member covering the peripheral wall surface provided with the communication hole, and a combustion chamber being formed inside the combustion chamber cup member and accommodating a gas generating agent and an igniter therein, at the time of activation, the cover member expanding and deforming mainly in the radial direction to form a gap between the peripheral wall surface of the combustion cup member and the metallic cover member, which serves as a gas channel leading to the combustion chamber and the outside of the combustion chamber.

Abstract: In a gas generator of the invention, a closure member is disposed so as to be connected to an outer circumferential wall side along a circumferential edge thereof in a housing and to close an outlet port which is formed in a ceiling wall of the housing. Thin breakable portions adapted to be broken when a squib is activated are formed in the closure member so as to extend substantially radially from a center of the closure member in a rectilinear fashion. When the squib 19 is activated, the breakable portions are broken, whereby portions of the closure member 11 which lie between the breakable portions are individually made to be opened radially. A stopper portion is formed on a closure member side surface of the ceiling wall such that the opened door portions are brought into abutment therewith so that the opening angles of the door portions become less than 90° while ensuring an angle at which combustion gas is allowed to flow out.

Abstract: An anti-extraction safety device having, for each roller (13, 14), a rotationally fixed, preferably enveloping, shroud element (32, 33) forming a single-component functional mechanical set with its counterpart. The shroud parts are inclined and each has an extension (46, 47), at the base, which extends beneath the projecting flanks (21, 22) of the head of the guiding rail (19) to prevent extraction of the guidance set. At the front, the base of the shroud parts is preferably moulded into a spout for collecting and disposing of objects which may be present on the guiding track. The anti-extraction safety device can be used for rail guidance of road vehicles used for public transport.

Abstract: Disclosed is a static bearing conveying apparatus having magnetically preloading and motional error correcting functions. The apparatus comprises a guide having a guide surface formed on one side of the guide facing a table, magnetic preload units provided between the guide and the table to generate preload, and a motional error correcting control unit comprising a controller to control the magnetic preload units and a power amplifier to apply electric current according to a control signal from the controller. Each of the magnetic preload units comprises a permanent magnet, a core collinear with magnetic fluxes from the permanent magnet, an electromagnetic coil wound around the core, and a fixing bracket having the permanent magnet supported by the table. The apparatus is simplified in structure of the table and the overall guide, and reduces motional errors of the guide by correcting errors of a floating gap of the static bearings.

Abstract: A roof structure for a power module of a locomotive is disclosed. The roof structure may have an upper roof layer and at least a portion of the upper roof layer may have a first set of cooling passages. The roof structure may further have a lower roof layer at least partially positioned below the upper roof layer and at least a portion of the lower roof layer may have a second set of cooling passages. Each of the cooling passages of the first set of cooling passages may not overlap a cooling passage of second set of cooling passages.

Abstract: A power module for a locomotive is disclosed. The power module may have a frame including a plurality of lifting elements. The plurality of lifting elements may include at least one fork lifting element and at least one frame lifting eye. The power module may further have a generator set supported by the frame.

Abstract: A center bowl liner is provided for use between a center plate of a railroad car and a center bowl surface on a truck bolster. The center bowl liner includes a disc-shaped element having top and bottom surfaces and a central opening for receiving a center pin. A conductive spring washer is attached to the disc-shaped element, with the conductive spring washer having a contoured profile such that portions of the conductive spring washer are exposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the disc-shaped element and create an electrical connection between the railroad car center plate and the center bowl on the truck bolster. The disc-shaped element acts as a load-bearing element generally supporting the railroad car center plate. The conductive spring washer, since it has spring-like properties, will also undertake to bear a limited amount of the load of the railroad car center plate in addition to providing an electrical connection between the car and truck.

Abstract: Provided are an organometallic precursor, wherein a carboxyhydrazide compound is coordinated to a central metal, and a metal film or pattern using the precursor. By using the organometallic precursor, highly pure metal films or patterns can be obtained through a simple low-temperature process.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inkjet recording yellow ink containing a water-soluble azo dye (yn1) selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following Formula (Y) in which n is 1, and a salt thereof, and a water-soluble azo dye (yn2) selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following Formula (Y) in which n is 2, and a salt thereof: wherein, in Formula (Y), G represents a heterocyclic group; R, X, Y, Z, and Q each independently represent a monovalent or divalent group; n represents 1 or 2; when n is 1, R, X, Y, Z, Q and G each independently represent a monovalent group; and when n is 2, R, X, Y, Z, Q and G each independently represent a monovalent or divalent group, and at least one of R, X, Y, Z, Q and G represents a divalent substituent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disperse dye mixture containing (a) two or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) or (b) one or more disperse dyestuffs of the formula (I) and one or more other disperse dyestuffs. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and their use.

Abstract: An ink set includes a plurality of inks, at least one ink but less than all inks of the ink set including an ink vehicle, colorant and fluorescence agent and remaining additional inks including an ink vehicle, colorant and free of fluorescence agent. At least a first ink grouping and a second ink grouping of the ink set form a combination, the first and second groupings of the combination exhibiting a substantially same color under ambient light conditions upon image formation. The first ink grouping and the second ink grouping of the combination contain a different amount of the fluorescence agent, wherein upon exposure to activating energy, the fluorescence agent fluoresces to cause a visible change in the color of a pattern formed in an image by the first ink grouping as compared to the second ink grouping.

Abstract: A water base ink for ink jet recording contains a self-dispersible pigment; water; at least one glycol ether selected from the group consisting of diethylene glycol butyl ether, dipropylene glycol propyl ether and triethylene glycol butyl ether; and methyl cellulose in an amount of 0.01% by weight to 0.5% by weight. The water base ink is capable of preventing the strike-through to the back surface of a recording paper, and further the water base ink is excellent in the printing density and drying property on the paper surface.

Abstract: An image-forming material includes a perimidine-based squarylium dye represented by the following Formula (I): wherein, in Formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Abstract: A matting agent useful for the preparation of matted coatings comprising, inorganic oxide particulates and wax coated on the inorganic oxide particulates, wherein the wax possesses a crystallinity of about 50% or more.

Abstract: Stable, aqueous dispersion containing silicon dioxide powder having a hydroxyl group density of 2.5 to 4.7 OH/nm2, which is obtained from a silicon dioxide powder produced by a flame hydrolysis process under acid conditions. The dispersion is produced by incorporating the silicon dioxide powder into an aqueous solution by means of a dispersing device. The dispersion can be used to produce glass articles.

Abstract: A water-based coagulating and hardening accelerator for hydraulic binding agents, comprising sulfate, aluminum and organic acid. The molar ratio of aluminum to organic acid is less than 0.65. Preferably, the molar ratio of aluminum to carboxylic acid is less than 0.60 and greater than 0.38.

Abstract: A thermally enhanced, single component, geothermal grout from recycled materials, such as class F fly ash and cement kiln dust. Additional components can include a mid-range water reducer and a dry caustic.

Abstract: A method of making a rapid setting lightweight cementitious composition with improved compressive strength for products such as boards is disclosed. The method mixes fly ash, alkali metal salt of citric acid and lightweight aggregate with water. Compositions which include fly ash, alkali metal salts of citric acid and lightweight aggregate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon content of flue gas in a cement clinker production apparatus is lowered by feeding a high velocity stream of hot oxygen into the flue gas. Methods and apparatus for producing the hot oxygen stream are disclosed.

Abstract: A table has more than three legs, two of the legs being pivotable relative to the rest of the table. The pivotable legs are selectively locked against movement by a lock device that adjustably expands into contact with opposing control surfaces. One of the control surfaces is fixedly coupled to the pivotable legs and another one of the control surfaces is fixedly coupled to the rest of the table. Pivotal movement is prevented when the lock device is wedged against the opposing control surfaces. When the lock device is pulled out from between the control surfaces, the table can stabilize on an uneven floor surface, which may cause the opposing control surfaces shift in orientation relative to each other. A biasing member urges the lock device to self-expand and to automatically move into the same or different position between the opposing control surfaces as may be required to prevent subsequent movement.

Abstract: A collapsible table includes a table board, at least one folding mechanism, and plural table legs. The folding mechanism further includes a central body, at least one rotation lock assembly, and a pair of fastening assemblies mounted on the table legs. The central body is settled between the two fastening assemblies. The rotation lock assembly is arranged between the central body and one of the fastening assemblies, wherein the central body, the rotation lock assembly, and the fastening assembly are mutually coupled and fixed. The rotation lock assembly contains a rotating piece that is rotatable to be positioned at predetermined positions. The rotating piece has one end fixed to a bottom surface of the table board. Thus, all components related to rotating and locking are modularized into and thereby hidden in the folding mechanism to facilitate assembly, disassembly, transportation, and storage of the collapsible table.

Abstract: A rack system comprises lateral load-bearing frameworks (10, 11) with supports (14, 15) and crossmembers (43, 44), each made of hollow profiles, which are combined in a flush and/or congruent manner by means of special connecting components to form a frame. A groove (16) has fitted in it a load-bearing profile (26) with load-bearing components on which transversely directed elements of the rack system can be fitted.

Abstract: A processing facility can dispose of food waste in environmentally undisruptive manners. The processing facility can convert the food waste into bio-energy and bio-fuel products, such as bio-diesel, ethanol, and electricity. The processing facility can sort the food waste based on the fats or carbohydrates content of the food waste, and the processing facility can include a fluidized bed combustion module for combusting portions of the food waste.

Abstract: A threading device of a sewing machine is provided. The threading device includes a threading hook which moves forward to penetrate through an eye of a needle to capture a thread and which moves backward to insert the thread into the eye, a threading shaft which holds the threading hook at a lower end thereof, a threading movement input mechanism from which an operation for causing the threading hook to carry out a threading movement is input, an up-and-down member which moves, in accordance with the operation to the threading movement input mechanism, in up and down directions to rotate the threading shaft, a thread holding mechanism which holds the thread to be inserted into the needle, and a thread releasing mechanism which releases the thread that is held by the thread holding mechanism. The thread releasing mechanism releases the thread when the threading hook is moving backward.

Abstract: In a presser foot and a sewing machine according to the present invention, a guide hole is formed in a presser leg to which a fixed knife is attached, so as to passing through the presser leg up and down, and a knife holder is fitted and held to the guide hole. The fixed knife is inserted to a retention groove provided in a peripheral surface of the knife holder through a window hole provided in the presser leg, and is fixed by fastening a stop screw. A position of the fixed knife is adjusted in a vertical direction by moving the knife holder in the vertical direction along the guide hole and fastening the stop screw at an appropriate position, thereby changing a cut position of ends of fabrics and changing an overlapped width of the fabrics at a time of seaming.

Abstract: A control system for a supercavitating vehicle includes a set of winglets for rapid maneuverability and a segmented ring wing for fine stabilization control. The winglets and ring wing extend from an aft portion of the vehicle. The winglets are supported by a strut attached to the vehicle. The angle of attack of each winglet into the water adjacent the cavity is controlled by a winglet actuator. The winglet assembly may be extended into the water or retracted to be completely within the cavity by means of a spring-loaded actuated mount. The segmented ring wing is controlled by a ring actuator. The ring actuator may be used to control the angle of attack of the ring wing. Alternately, or in combination, the flow over the ring wing may be neutralized by using the cavitator of the vehicle to globally enlarge the cavity and thus limit the flow.

Abstract: Platform for a power plant equipped for producing oil and made of reinforced concrete to reduce maintenance cost, consisting of at least one module. Each module will consist of at least one circular column surrounded by concrete to create a desired outer surface. Any of the columns can be used to store the petroleum (oil, gas, production water, sand, etc.), act as expansion chamber(s) and act as passive ballast or separation tank. The platform will have at least one deck for oil producing equipment, at least one deck for a power plant, and will have equipment necessary for electric power distribution.