Abstract: A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics.

Abstract: A process of producing an asymmetric membrane of multicomponent polyimide. The process includes the steps of (1) preparing a multicomponent polyimide blend solution by mixing a polyimide component A having a number-averaged polymerization index NA and a polyimide component B having a number-averaged polymerization index NB, wherein NA and NB satisfies equation 1: 2.35×NA?2.09<NB<450×NA?1.12??1 (2) subjecting the multicomponent polyimide blend solution to further polymerization and imidation reaction, and (3) causing a phase inversion in the resulting multicomponent polyimide blend solution to form an asymmetric membrane. The polyimide component A is raw materials of polyimide A containing a fluorine atom in the chemical structure thereof and/or a polymerization and imidation reaction product of the raw materials. The polyimide component B is raw materials of polyimide B and/or a polymerization and imidation reaction product of the raw materials.

Abstract: A portable, non-cryogenic, oxygen generation system capable of delivering oxygen gas at purities greater than 98% and flow rates of 15 L/min or more is described. The system consists of two major components. The first component is a high efficiency membrane capable of separating argon and a portion of the nitrogen content from air, yielding an oxygen-enriched permeate flow. This is then fed to the second component, a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit utilizing a commercially available, but specifically formulated zeolite compound to remove the remainder of the nitrogen from the flow. The system is a unique gas separation system that can operate at ambient temperatures, for producing high purity oxygen for various applications (medical, refining, chemical production, enhanced combustion, fuel cells, etc . . . ) and represents a significant advance compared to current technologies.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrically driven oxygen separation assembly and method of applying an electrical potential thereto in which one or more tubular membrane elements are provided having an anode layer, a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer and two current collector layers adjacent to and in contact with the anode layer and the cathode layer and situated on the inside and outside of the at least one tubular membrane element. The potential is applied to one of the two current collector layers at two central spaced locations of the at least one tubular membrane element and to the other of the two current collector layers at least at opposite end locations thereof. As a result the electric current flow through the tubular membrane element is divided into two parts flowing between the two central spaced locations and the opposite end locations.

Abstract: High rate and high crush-strength adsorbent particles and collections of such particles, and particularly LiLSX particles, are provided. A binder is employed in the form of a colloidal solution during the method of manufacture. Suitable binders include various silica binders. The particles are made using the steps of mixing, agglomeration, calcination and in the case of certain adsorbents such as LiX and LiLSX, ion exchange and activation. When the adsorption rate is expressed in the form SCRR/?p (mmol mm2/g s), desirable collections of adsorbent particles can have values of at least 4.0 for the highly-exchanged Li (at least 90% Li exchanged) form of the collection of particles and can further be characterized by particles having average crush strengths of at least 0.9 lbf for particles having an average diameter of at least about 1.0 mm.

Abstract: A method of improve the removal of particulate matter, heavy metals, neutralizing acid, and kill microorganism pollutants, known to be in contaminated air volumes of occupied confined spaces, when exposed in close contact under pressure to a mixture of alkaline sorbent materials, having a known synergism between said pollutants using a self propelled fluidized bed reactor and packed bed filter apparatus system to optimize the contact collection efficiency of submicron particles and organic compounds.

Abstract: The method enables control over carbon pore structure to provide sorbents that are particularly advantageous for the adsorption of specific gases. It involves preparation of a sorbent precursor material, carbonization of the precursor material, and, usually, activation of the carbonized material. The resultant material is subjected to heat treatment and/or to surface conditioning by a reducing gas at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An air/liquid exchanger comprising an open-cell foam 102 supporting a liquid sorbent. The exchanger may be used for removing trace gaseous components from the air.

Abstract: Multi-phase filter media, as well as related articles, components, filter elements, and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A chain protector for a linear motion processing machine comprises a first protecting assembly and a second protecting assembly. The first protecting assembly includes a holding space for accommodation of a chain, and the second protecting assembly includes a limiting space for accommodation of the first protecting assembly. The chain is protected by the first protecting assembly and the second protecting assembly that are made of different materials against the severe working environment. The first protecting assembly is connected to a negative pressure system by pipe to eliminate the dust generated by the mechanical operation, thus maintaining a clean work environment.

Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning apparatus according to the present invention includes a wall member configured to form a gas passage for allowing an exhaust gas to pass therethrough, and a mist nozzle and a water film nozzle disposed in the gas passage. The mist nozzle forms mist in the gas passage and the water film nozzle forms water film in the gas passage. The mist nozzle is disposed further upstream side in a flowing direction of the exhaust gas than the water film nozzle. Plural sets of the mist nozzle and the water film nozzle may be provided.

Abstract: An appliance for making coffee, tea and the like comprises an automatic adjustment unit (22) for adjusting the desired quantity ratio between the quantity of water in a water reservoir (2) and the quantity of substance in a filter holder (4). The adjustment unit (22) can adjust the loadable length of a resilient element (50a) in response to the level of the water in the reservoir 2. The resilient element (50a) is pivotally attached to a lever (5) of the filtering system (3). The rotation of the lever (5) is indicated on a strength indicating scale (10, 11, 12).

Abstract: The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a machine for automatically preparing and dispensing beverages that has an infusion chamber of simple design and optimises the infusion of the capsule so that all areas of the latter are subjected to water injection.

Abstract: Provided is a brewing device which is portable and does not require the use of electricity, as well as a method of brewing using the portable brewing device. The device includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder that function together like a piston in a cylinder. The inner cylinder includes a filter for holding brewing solids at one end. The inner cylinder is dimensioned to slide within the outer cylinder and create a water tight frictional fit with the outer cylinder. Thus, when the inner cylinder is pushed into the outer cylinder filled with liquid, the liquid is force to pass through the filter and into the inner cylinder as brewed liquid.

Abstract: A foldable brew basket has a rectangular bottom panel with an aperture through it, four side panels, and at least two rim panels. Two of the side panels are made of sub-panels with hingeable interconnections, while two of the side panels are flat. Like side panels are hingeably attached to opposite edges of the rectangular bottom panel and hingeably connected at their ends to unlike side panels. The rim panels are hingeably attached to the top edge of like side panels. In a usable configuration, the foldable brew basket has its sides approximately vertical with the rim panels approximately horizontal. In a folded configuration, the flat sides are folded toward the center of the bottom panel, while the side panels having sub-panels fold either inwardly or outwardly, flexing between the sub-panels. Some embodiments will also have a water permeable filter pouch containing brewing material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for steaming and blending food products such as baby food. The apparatus includes a base including a steam chamber and a drive shaft. A container assembly can be mounted to the base in an inverted position for steaming the food and in an upright position for blending the food. The apparatus may further include a baby bottle sterilizing unit and a bottle warmer.

Abstract: A height regulating mechanism of grill pan, comprising a first lever, an eccentric gear and a gear pivot; one end of said first lever pivotally connected to the rear portion of one side of the lower shell of the grill pan, the other end fixed to the upper shell of the grill pan; the eccentric gear rotatably connected to the first lever, and the gear pivot is disposed on the lower shell of the grill pan and beneath the eccentric gear. Compared to the prior art, the height of the grill pan can be adjusted by eccentric gear to control the distance between the upper pan and lower pan.

Abstract: A food heating device usable as a toaster, fryer or warmer uses a metal plate having separately heated regions separated by a thermal break. The separately heated regions use separately energized and controlled heating elements embedded to the material from which the metal plate is made. One region can be kept hot while the other region is shut off or kept at a lower temperature until demand requires both sides to be heated. Separating the regions by a thermal break reduces heat transfer from the hot side to the cool side.

Abstract: A fryer for business use is provided which can prevent degradation of cooking oil, secure a good cooking environment and improve a work efficiency. To this end, the fryer of this invention comprises: a water tank 32, 82 to store water; an oil tank 9, 51 arranged above the water tank to store the cooking oil in contact with the stored water in the water tank; a heater 13, 52 arranged in an oil layer in the oil tank; and an oil delivery pipe 10, 61 through which to draw the cooking oil in the oil layer by a pump 29, 64 and release it onto a bottom of the water tank 32, 82; wherein the released cooking oil rises through the water layer and flows into a lower part of the oil layer.

Abstract: A flat-top grill heating means includes a base plate, a convex edge is formed on the bottom side of the base plate along the periphery of which; a convex central block is set in the centre of the area enclosed by said convex edge; a plurality convex heat conducting rings are disposed around said central block on the bottom of said base plate; and a plurality convex heat conducting ribs are disposed around said heat conducting rings; when using the present invention, the base plate is secured to the iron plate of a teppanyaki grill with screws, a gas burner is placed under the bottom of the central block, with installation of central block, heat conducting rings and ribs, heat can be conducted uniformly to the iron plate preventing overheating and charring the center of the iron plate; space enclosed by convex edge can accumulate the hot air, increasing efficacy of heating.

Abstract: A controlled dynamic radiant (CDR) oven uses a dynamic heating method to reproduce food material changes that occur during the frying process without immersing the food in oil. The CDR oven includes a conveyance system for moving food along a radiant frying path having various heating zones. The conveyance system includes individual food portion carriers. Radiant emitters, for example IR emitters, are located behind a spatter screen in each heating zone and to each side of the radiant frying path. Different heating zones utilize different radiant emissions to achieve various heat fluxes and heat profiles, for example, mimicking that of an oil immersion frying heat profile. The radiant frying path can be optionally oriented along a substantially vertical axis to minimize the oven footprint. The CDR oven also can be combined with refrigeration/freezer unit and a payment and dispensing system for vending of food product.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating food must, such as grape must, may include a food must chamber configured to apply an electric pulse to the food must in a manner that causes an electric field to be generated within the food must. A pulse generator may be configured to deliver an electric pulse to the chamber that has a pulse width of between 10 and 100 nanoseconds. The chamber and the pulse generator may be configured such that they cause the electric field that is generated within the food must to be at least 1 kV/cm.

Abstract: This processor comprises a base unit, drive means provided with a rotary motor spindle (44), an active processing implement, particularly a juice-extracting cone, a driveshaft (22) to drive the active implement, having a rest position and an active position in which it is set in motion, this drive member being able to move from its rest position into its active position under the effect of a force applied by the user. This driveshaft (22) is a hollow shaft which defines a housing (28) at least partially accommodating the rotary spindle (44), this rotary spindle being able to turn freely in this housing when the driveshaft is in the rest position.

Abstract: An easy-to-use food slicer can slice food into predetermined thickness. This easy-to-use food slicer includes a motor 30 and a structure 10 in which the belt blade 14, four sets of pulleys 11, 11?, 23, 23? and a driving transmission system 12, 12?, 13, 13?, 15, 16, 16?, 17, 17?, 18, 19, 19?, 20, 20? are installed, four sets of pulleys 11, 11?, 23, 23? and a driving transmission system 12, 12?, 13, 13?, 15, 16, 16?, 17, 17?, 18, 19, 19?, 20, 20?. The driving transmission system transforms rotation movement of motor 30 into back and forth movement of belt blade 14, which cuts food under the easy-to-use food slicer.

Abstract: A nut-cracking apparatus that is compact and efficient cracks nuts at high production rates. The nut-cracking apparatus includes an endless conveyor and delivers nuts from a hopper to a delivery point. The nuts are engaged at the delivery point by a nut-cracking unit which cracks the nuts. The endless conveyor includes nut pockets which are made up of separate nut pocket segments that are movable from open to closed positions. The nut pocket segments are in an open position where the nuts are cracked to provide ample room for cracking of the nut.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a display panel includes a pair of pressing jigs respectively having pressing surfaces that overlap each other. A pair of film substrates, each having a display region defined thereon, are molded into a curved shape by holding the pair of film substrates between the respective pressing surfaces of the pair of pressing jigs so that the respective display regions overlap each other with a sealant, which is positioned around the display regions between the pair of film substrates, being interposed therebetween, and at least one pressing jig of the pair of pressing jigs has multiple pressing surfaces, which have different radii of curvature from each other, and are switchable with each other.

Abstract: An enhanced optical interference pattern, such as a diffraction grating, is incorporated into a photodefineable surface by shining three or more beams of coherent light from a single source at a photodefinable surface, such as a photosensitive emulsion/photoresist covered glass or an ablatable substrate and mapping the diffraction grating pattern to the photodefinable surface. Mapping of the optical interference pattern is created by interference of three or more light beams, such as laser light or other light sources producing a suitable spectrum of light. The mapped photodefinable surface can be used to create embossing shims. The embossing shim can then be used to emboss film or paper. The embossed film/paper can be metalized and laminated onto a substrate to create a product that has shifting patterns at a variety of viewing angles when exposed to white light.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for applying media to flat substrates (2), especially printed circuit boards, said device comprising a printing device for applying media to the substrate (2) during a printing method, an optical monitoring device for checking the arrangement and/or alignment of the substrate (2) in relation to the printing device, and a dispenser (10) for the additional application of media to the substrate (2). According to the invention, the dispenser (10) is fixed in relation to the optical monitoring device.

Abstract: A doctor blade system intended for a print unit includes a doctor blade support provided with a blade, an edge of the blade is able to come into contact with a peripheral surface of an engraved printing cylinder, a supporting hub, on which the doctor blade support is mounted, a structure fixing the supporting hub to a frame of the print unit. Apparatus provides a reciprocating motion of the blade along the peripheral surface of the engraved cylinder roughly parallel to the axis of revolution of the engraved cylinder. Thrust elements drive movement of the blade along the direction of the peripheral surface of the engraved cylinder. The reciprocating apparatus directly drives the doctor blade support. The thrust element or elements move the supporting hub and the doctor blade support and the blade to maintain a constant contact over the entire length of the edge of the blade with the peripheral surface of the engraved cylinder.

Abstract: An offset printing unit has a first plate cylinder, a first blanket cylinder, at least one first inker roller, and a motor that drives the plate cylinder. The first plate cylinder supports a first printing plate and drive the first blanket cylinder. The first blanket cylinder supports a first printing blanket, rollingly engages the first plate cylinder, and rollingly engages a substrate. The at least one first inker roller supplies ink to the first plate and blanket cylinders and rollingly engages the first plate cylinder.

Abstract: A printing unit (1, 2) in a web-fed rotary printing press for imprinting both sides of a printing stock web (7) with process colors cyan and/or magenta and/or yellow and/or black (CMYK), wherein at least one imprinting device (3) is arranged at the printing unit. The inking unit or inking units (9) of the imprinting device (3) is/are outfitted with an ink and/or an additive which are/is different than the process colors and which can be applied to the printing stock web (7).

Abstract: An adjustment structure used in conjunction with an imprinting structure is provided. The adjustment structure includes a sample mount for mounting a sample. An actuator mechanism is coupled to the sample mount, the actuator mechanism producing actuated forces on a X-Y plane to produce movements on a sample mount. A plurality of bladed flexures are positioned on the sample mount. The bladed flexures controls the movements of the sample mount produced by the actuator mechanism so as to allow adjustments in angular alignment about the pitch-roll (?X-?Y) rotation axes or the X-Y plane relative to the sample mount so the imprinting structure can perform its operations on the sample.

Abstract: A printing plate loading apparatus (10) configured to load plates into a printing plate imaging device (120) includes a plate pallet loading system (100) for loading plates from originally packed plate pallet into the printing plate imaging device. Additionally a plate cassette unit (110, 310) connected to the plate pallet loading system, which is configured to receive a single cassette (112) from the plate cassette unit and to load plates from the single cassette directly into the printing plate imaging device.

Abstract: Firearm targets and methods for manufacturing firearm targets are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a target includes a substrate, a release layer on the substrate, and an ink layer on the release layer such that the release layer is positioned between the ink layer and the substrate. The ink layer at least partially defines a target image. The ink layer has a first section with a first color and a second section with a second color different than the first color.

Abstract: A method is used for adapting an inking unit of a printing press. During a setup phase for the printing press, at least a first actual value with regard to an ink application that is set at the inking unit and that is applied to the printed material, is determined by use of a first measuring device. The inking unit is initially set using this first actual value. During continuous printing of the printing press, a plurality of second actual values, with respect to a printed image formed on the printed materials, are determined using a second measuring device which is different from the first measuring device. These second values are fed to an ink adapting device for the inking unit. At least one of these several actual values, which corresponds to the setting mode in the setting phase, is set in the ink adjusting device as its setpoint value. The ink adjusting device detects deviations of the other second actual values for this setpoint value and adjusts the inking unit to minimize these deviations.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for identifying any one or more of a plurality of blast holes in a drill pattern. The method involves providing each blast hole in a drill pattern with an individually identifiable first identifier and a GPS device capable of relaying identification and location data for the respective blast hole. A data reception system is provided to receive the data and store it in a database for processing purposes. The information may be later used to correlate any one or more of the blast holes with a corresponding detonator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for unloading and placing rails in a track parallel to another existing track, which is assembled in the rear of the rail carrier train (Tc), which runs on the existing main track (Vd), coupled in a series of auxiliary wagons (V1, V2, V3), and formed by a series of metal structures (P1, . . . , P9) fixed in said auxiliary wagons added in the rear of the rail carrier train, which determine several fixed guiding points longitudinally distributed in a suitable manner along these auxiliary wagons, both in the transverse and in the vertical direction, in a smooth transition and according to the standards in relation to the radii and buckling of the rail, from its transport position on the rail carrier (Tc) to its definitive position on the bearing plate of the crossties previously positioned in an also definitive place on the subgrade of the parallel track (Vp).

Abstract: An undercarriage (1) for a rail vehicle has an undercarriage frame (2) comprising two longitudinal supports (3) and at least one transverse support (4) connected thereto. The undercarriage has at least two wheelsets (7) supported in wheelset bearings (6), each wheelset having a wheelset shaft (8) and two wheels (5). The wheelset bearings (6) are connected to the undercarriage frame (2). The undercarriage (1) has at least one drive (9) accommodated in the undercarriage frame (2) for driving one wheelset shaft (8) each. The at least one drive (9) is suspended in a movable fashion on the at least one transverse support (4). According to the invention, the at least one transverse support (4) can be connected in an articulated fashion to a locomotive or railcar body (16) via at least one tension/pressure element (41, 42) disposed in an articulated fashion on a top side (OS) and a bottom side (US) of the transverse support (4).

Abstract: An alkalescent chemical silver electroless plating solution, which comprises: 0.01˜20 g/L silver ion or silver complex ion, 0.1˜150 g/L amine complexing agent, 0.1˜150 g/L amino acids complexing agent, and 0.1˜150 g/L polyhydroxy acids complexing agent. The alkalescent chemical silver plating solution provided by the present invention is able to overcome problems existing in acidic chemical silver plating processes commonly used at present. These problems include gnawing and corrosion of copper wires, lateral corrosion and difficulty of plating silver in blind holes, presence of solder ball voids and low strength of soldering. The silver layer plated by said silver plating solution possesses characteristics of high corrosion resistance, low contact resistance, no electromigration, high welding strength, and avoidance of bubbles produced in the solder when the plating pieces are being welded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an effect pigment comprising as a substrate a glass flake with a coating, said coating comprising at least one layer of at least one high refractive material, said material having a refractive index of at least 1.8, and/or at least one layer of at least one semitransparent metallic material, wherein said glass flakes comprising the following composition: 65-75 wt.-% silicon oxide, preferably SiO2 2-9 wt.-% aluminium oxide, preferably AI2O3 0.0-5 wt.-% calcium oxide, preferably CaO 5-12 wt.-% sodium oxide, preferably Na2O 8-15 wt.-% boron oxide, preferably B2O3 0.1-5 wt.-% titanium oxide, preferably TiO2 0.0-5 wt.-% zirconium oxide, preferably ZrO2 based on the weight of said glass flakes. The invention relates also to a method for producing the effect pigments as well as to the use of said effect pigments. The invention further relates to coating formulations based on the effect pigments.

Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material into a wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement. A method of completing a wellbore, comprising forming a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising permafrost, gas hydrates, or both, preparing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material, placing the cement composition into an annulus formed between a casing and the wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement, thereby reducing an amount of heat transferred from the annular cement to the surrounding permafrost and/or gas hydrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a viscous composition for making a layer and/or a coating for a road track or a building, and containing a viscous fraction. The viscous fraction mainly contains vegetable pitch, in particular tall-oil pitch.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a method of making a dispersion. Microparticles, nanoparticles and an asphalt component are mixed to form a dispersion. A sufficient amount of nanoparticles provides for an increase in material throughput relative to a comparable dispersion that is free of nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method for producing a cement-containing material having a low content of soluble Cr (VI), the method including providing a cement-containing material with metallic sulphate particles coated with at least one product of the hydrolysis of a collagen material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable frame improved structure of the foldable table or bed which comprises outer frames 1 and 2, leg frames 1 and 2, and the leg frame expanding rods. Accordingly, each outer side of the outer frames 1 and 2 is a flat panel in rectangular shape, and each inner side is concave for containing leg frames 1 and 2, and leg frame expanding rods. The outer frames 1 and 2 are connected each other with the hinges on the ends of each adjacent sides to form a case which can be folded and unfolded via the hinges. The leg frames 1 and 2 are in -shape set respectively in outer frames 1 and 2. The leg frame expanding rods are installed under each shafts of the leg frames to increase the height of the table.

Abstract: The invention relates to a meeting table (1) which, below its horizontal top (7) which forms a working area, has a container (10) housing a system (2) for remote conferences, in particular for telepresence or videoconference meetings; inside the perimeter of the top (7), at least one video screen (12) of the system (2) for remote conferences can move between a first, raised position, in which it rises up from the working area, and a second, lowered position, in which it is housed in a retracted fashion below the working area, in particular inside the container (10).

Abstract: Foldable table that is easy to handle is described, which is provided for use by a plurality of people but do not require a plurality of people when it is folded. The table can be unfolded and be folded in a fast and simple way, and can be provided with a parasol, wherein the table and the parasol can be unfolded simultaneously.

Abstract: A table comprise a tabletop with at least one portion suitable for over hanging at least a portion of a chair; at least one foot for carrying said tabletop; and an integral aquatic container.

Abstract: A transport pallet is provided with a chassis including feet on its underside from providing space for lifting using a fork lift truck or the like. The chassis is also provided with receptacles in the chassis for corner posts erectable at the corners of the chassis. The corner posts may also be provided with cross-members for increased stability. When not in use the corner posts and cross-members can be stowed in channels in the chassis, with the channels, posts and cross-members being colour coded for ease of identification. The chassis can also be provided with straps for securing of the load.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite matrix material which has (a) polyurethane; (b) inorganic particles which have outer surfaces and an aspect ratio of from at least about 1.5 to about 30; and (c) a silane coupling agent; wherein at least a portion of outer surfaces of the inorganic particles are in contact with the silane coupling agent. Also provided is a composite in which a composite matrix material is a polymeric matrix core which has a surface, and a thermoset layer is bonded to at least a portion of the surface of the polymeric matrix core. The composite is a high strength, durable part that may be used, for example, in manufacturing pallets and building or construction materials such as deck boards and siding and roofing panels, etc.