Abstract: A sliding door or swinging sliding door for vehicles, the sliding door or swinging sliding door including a guide located in a lower region of a gantry and a door leaf including a guide part located in a lower region of the door leaf. The guide part projects into the guide. The door leaf further includes a reinforcement plate covering the lower region of the door leaf. The reinforcement plate and the guide part are integrated into a single component.

Abstract: A door opening-and-closing apparatus for a vehicle, includes a driving unit fixed at a vehicle door for opening and closing a door opening of a vehicle body and having a driving source, a drum and a cable, a rotating shaft fixed at the vehicle door and extending in a vehicle width direction, a first pulley rotatably supported by the rotating shaft and having a first guide groove, within which one of the first and second end portions of the cable Is engaged so as to be guided to the vehicle body, and a second pulley rotatably supported by the rotating shaft so as to be arranged in parallel with the first pulley in the vehicle width direction, and having a second guide groove, within which the other one of the first and second end portions of the cable is engaged so as to be guided to the vehicle body.

Abstract: An in-line access door comprising an inner door for covering and sealing a duct opening, the inner door comprising a hole for receiving a fastener, the fastener engageable with a stud, the stud fixedly attached to the duct, an outer door, a releasable snap fastener for attaching the outer door in a fixed position relative to the duct, an insulating member disposed between the inner door and the outer door, and a gasket disposed between the inner door and the duct for sealing the joint between the inner door and the duct.

Abstract: A sealing gasket comprising at least one zone for putting into contact via a sealing barrier with a gasket-receiver support such as a rabbet on a frame surrounding a recess for a moving panel in the automobile industry or a contact zone between two stationary panels in the construction industry, wherein said sealing barrier comprises a rubber composition based on at least one thermoplastic elastomer of compact type presenting hardness on the Shore A scale, measured using the ASTM D 2240 standard, that is less than or equal to 40.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device (11) with a bolt part (13) and a lock part (15) for arrangement on a room-closing element having an opening and a door (17) closing the opening. The bolt part (13) has a longitudinal guiding device (25) and a bolt (23) that can be displaced in a longitudinal displacement direction (21) with respect to the longitudinal guiding device (25). The lock part (15) has a receiving opening (29) for receiving a first end of the bolt (23). The bolt part (13) has in addition to the longitudinal guiding device (25) a transverse guiding device. Spring means (39), which are in active engagement with the longitudinal guiding device (25) and the transverse guiding device cushion a displacement of the bolt (23) in a transverse adjustment direction (47). The adjustment direction (47) is directed transversely to the displacement direction (21) of the bolt (23) and parallel to the door plane and is defined by the transverse guiding device (34).

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure based on glass fiber coated with a resin composition designed to reinforce bonded abrasive articles, the resin composition being characterized in that it comprises the following constituents in the proportions indicated, expressed in percentage by weight of solid matter: 75 to 98% of a mixture of at least one novolac having a glass transition temperature lower than or equal to 60° C. and at least one novolac having a glass transition temperature above 60° C., 0.5 to 10% of at least one wax, 0 to 3.5% of at least one plasticizing agent. The invention also relates to the resin composition suitable for producing the reinforcing structure and bonded abrasive articles incorporating such a structure, in particular abrasive grinding wheels.

Abstract: A method for improving the mechanical hardness of polymer particles is provided, the method comprising subjecting the polymer particles to a thermal cycle of heating and subsequently cooling. The method is applicable for use with combinations of preferably three monomers, the monomers having hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups in their polymer chain in order to achieve preferential orientation of the polymer chains in a polar solvent after applying the heating cycles of the invention (for example, but not limited to, polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene based terpolymers and copolymers). Polymeric abrasives used in slurry compositions for polishing copper and their use in a chemical mechanical polishing method are also provided.

Abstract: Hardmetal compositions each including hard particles having a first material and a binder matrix having a second, different material comprising rhenium or a Ni-based superalloy. Tungsten may also be used a binder matrix material. A two-step sintering process may be used to fabricate such hardmetals at relatively low sintering temperatures in the solid-state phase to produce substantially fully-densified hardmetals. A hardmetal coating or structure may be formed on a surface by using a thermal spray method.

Abstract: A support structure for a rostrum includes a first A-frame; and at least a second A-frame, nestable and retractable into the first A-frame. The support structure may have an open central area and the second A-frame may be substantially the same as, but smaller than, the open central area of the first A-frame. At least one support means is connected to each A-frame for supporting a load, wherein the support is connected to an upper portion of one A-frame. The support extends from the upper portion of the one A-frame and is co-operable with an upper portion of another A-frame. The support structure may be telescopic and configured to be expandable and retractable between a retracted, stored position, and an extended, in use position.

Abstract: A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.

Abstract: A flashing assembly for reinforcing an interface defined between a roof and a portion of a building wall, either a flat roof or a flat roof with parapet wall. The flashing assembly has a first member configured for securing along the interface between the roof and the building wall and a second member for covering an upper part of the first member. The first member has an inner vertical part adapted for extending along the building wall, a locking flange extending at a right angle to the inner vertical part, and an outer vertical part extending in a substantially parallel orientation to the inner vertical part. In one aspect, the first member has an inclined bottom flange for diverting water away from the building while the top locking flange is secured to the roof. In another aspect, the flashing assembly has a top locking flange that is sealed in a groove formed in a parapet wall above the roof and a securing bottom flange, which is attached to the roof.

Abstract: A modular building architecture is presented. The building structure includes a square or round-shaped modular unit and a loft positioned as an upper story to the modular unit. The modular unit comprises a roof that includes rain water collection gutters and channels or downspouts leading the collected rain water to rain barrels. The collected rain water is then pumped for use in the modular unit. The modular unit also comprises a bathroom and a kitchen that include smaller sized appliances and fixtures. The modular units create a modular system that allows for varying sized structures for various facilities. For example, multiple modular units can be connected together to construct an extended building structure or a medical or service facility. The additional modules would not include a kitchen, bathroom or upper story loft, but would provide additional living and/or sleeping quarters.

Abstract: A precast wall system and a method for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels. Each precast panel has a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between and attached to the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first group of the interconnected precast panels are arranged vertically on a second group of the interconnected precast panels and the top end plate of each panel corresponding the first group is connected to the bottom end plate of a respective one of the panels corresponding to the second group. Methods for horizontally and vertically connecting the precast panels to each other are also disclosed.

Abstract: A floor panel plate has four corner portions, four lateral edge portions, an upper load bearing surface, a lower plenum surface, and a clear hole positioned adjacent to each of the corner portions. A threaded collar is vertically connected to the lower plenum surface and positioned in axial alignment with the clear hole. A single handed set screw has an upper tool receiving end and a lower foot end. The set screw engages the threaded collar so that the tool receiving end extends through the clear hole so that when operated the set screw adjusts the upper load bearing surface to a predetermined level in relation to the pedestal head of a pedestal support system.

Abstract: Provided herewith is an apparatus and means for interning a plurality of cremated remains and their accompanying urns in a single columbarium such that the ashes and urns are inaccessible once they are interned. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vertically stacked slanted trays for retaining the urns and a telescoping cylinder with built in ramps. The telescoping cylinder is raised in the columbarium, the urn placed in a ramp in the cylinder and the cylinder lowered back into the columbarium. The cylinder is then rotated and the urn rolls by gravitational force onto the tray for permanent storage. A storage container is available to store DNA or other memorabilia of the deceased that is accessible at a future date. There is a ring binder type structure on the top of the columbarium to inscribe or attached the deceased individual's particulars.

Abstract: A water-absorbent blanket that is located between a roof and the ceiling of a building, such as a residence, to catch and absorb any water that may leak through the roof or which is a result of condensation and prevent that water from reaching a finished ceiling.

Abstract: A photovoltaic roof covering comprising a collection of a plurality of elements in the form of tiles, shingles or panels, electrically connected to one another, a part of said elements being covered by the adjacent elements in the collection and a part or portion being exposed to the outside, said elements comprising a backing material comprising an interior face and an exterior face, a photovoltaic layer arranged at least over that portion of the exterior face of the backing material that is exposed to the outside in the collection, electrical conduction means positioned on each side of said photovoltaic layer and configured to collect the electrical current generated by said layer when it is exposed to light, said means in particular comprising a first connector connected to one electrical pole of the photovoltaic layer and a second connector connected to another electrical pole of the photovoltaic layer, said covering being characterized in that at least one of the connectors present on at least one of sai

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an energy supplying device intended to be used for energy collection, energy transfer and energy release, but also for cooling and storing energy, which energy supplier has at least one elongated cavity, produced by the extrusion of at least one profile in a direction of extrusion by using at least one tool, said cavity provides space for at least one medium, such as air or fluid, to circulate or be stored in the energy supplier.

Abstract: An adjustable stairway system provides access between a first elevation level and a second elevation level. The system includes a pair of expandable and retractable scissor stringers and multiple spaced apart treads joining the pair of stringers. The system further includes a first mounting assembly structured to allow a top portion of the stairway to be relatively permanently secured to a landing or other man-made structure, and second, different mounting assembly that allows a bottom portion of the stairway to be removably secured to natural terrain such as a beach. The system sometimes includes a control assembly to assist in expanding or retracting of the stairway.

Abstract: A trimmable door is disclosed comprising a pair of horizontal rails, a pair of vertical stiles, first and second door skins, and a foam core. The first and second stiles are made from a composite material that is easily trimmed to enable the door to be custom fit to the unique shape and dimensions of a particular door frame opening, such as is common in the renovation market. The first and second rails also may be made from a trimmable composite material. To provide an additional measure of adjustability, the first and second door skins may also be trimmable. The first and second door skins may be compression molded and have a texture and grain approaching that of wood. The foam core may be a foamed-in-place polyurethane material. The composite material used to form the first and second stiles may be a co-extrusion material of polymer and wood flour.

Abstract: Provided is a constructive light weight insulation block and construction method thereof, and more particularly, to a constructive light weight insulation block on that finishes interior and exterior walls of a building by adding a finishing material to a block main body including light weight bubbling synthetic resin, thereby reducing material costs, simplifying a block building process. The constructive light weight heat insulation block that is stacked in interior and exterior walls of a building is formed of a bubbling synthetic resin, and comprises a coupling projection formed on the top surface thereof so that a recess is not generated when the constructive light weight heat insulation block is stacked, a coupling groove formed on the bottom surface thereof and corresponding to the coupling projection, and a projection portion and a groove portion formed in the front and rear surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A decorative concrete product and method of making the same is provided. The concrete surface carries a unique textural and visual decorative pattern that is troweled over the uncured surface. The decorative pattern strategically conceals any imperfections in the concrete surface. A decorative finishing tool is utilized to create a unique and consistent pattern throughout the exposed surface of the concrete. Unique visual patterns may include any aesthetic design including wood grain, or lightly finished honed or cut stone. The decorative finishing tool may be configured so that varying textures and contours may consistently be imprinted throughout the concrete. Advantageously, the cured concrete retains the durability of a concrete surface while carrying a visually and texturally appealing appearance.

Abstract: A method for installation tongue and groove material comprising steps of: insert tongue or groove of universal device for frontal or side part into groove or tongue respectively of frontal or side part of installing material respectively under a slight angle; pressing universal device for frontal or side part respectively toward installing surface; hitting metal part of universal device attaching tongue and groove. A universal device for parquet installation comprising: metal part painted in green and metal part painted in red. During installation process these metal parts are used for hitting; wooden part painted in red having word “BACK” written on; wooden part painted in green having word “FRONT” written on it; during installation process these two wooden parts are used to press cut segment of parquet material toward metal side; and two parts of the installing tongue and groove material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a touch-to-fastener roofing structure made of coconut fibers, includes: main boards, a support frame arranged below the main boards, a bonding strap arranged on a joint between the main boards. The main board includes an upper touch fastener and a lower touch fastener. The lower touch fastener of the main board engages an upper touch fastener provided on the support frame to fix the main board to the support frame. The upper touch fastener of the main board engages a lower touch fastener provided on the bonding strap to have the joint between the main boards sealed by the bonding strap. The main board includes upper and lower coconut fiber boards, an adhesive plastic film interposed between the two fiber boards for bonding the two fiber boards together, and a main board edge bonding strap fixing exposed edges of the two fiber boards and the film.

Abstract: A truss chord includes a facing surface with ridges, sides with ridges, and an attachment surface on the side to attach to frame members. The truss chord transfers the weight to the frame member, and the truss chord helps prevent lateral movement relative to the frame member. The truss chord is made of extruded aluminum, and includes a flared section at the interface between the facing surface and the side that forms an arc, and a portion at the end of the side in the shape of an arc. A truss chord system includes top and bottom truss chords connected by square tubing frame members.

Abstract: A deck plank fastener for securing the deck planks to the underlying joists of a decking structure. The fastener includes a flat body, a top surface, a first end including a first hole, a second end including a second hole, and two upward tabs. One such fastener is attached to an edge of the bottom surface of the plank by inserting an anchoring element through the first hole and to an upper surface of a joist by inserting an anchoring element through the second hole. A second such fastener is attached to the opposing edge of the bottom surface of the plank by inserting an anchoring element through the first hole and is projected under an adjacent plank in the area of the second end. The two upward tabs ensure uniform spacing and parallelism between adjacent planks.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for creating a lattice type structure using friction forge bonds to connect the tower members. The system includes a rotary actuator for engaging and rotating a fastener to create frictional heat at a forge interface between the fastener and two or more workpieces. The system also includes a press that forces the fastener against the workpieces to be bonded, and a heater that may provide additional heating of the fastener and the opening.

Abstract: A support peg for a reinforcing bar is formed from sheet metal bent to define two plates each extending from a bend line outwardly to a side edge of the body. The plates combine to form a peg portion along the bend line which can be hammered into the ground with a bottom point and a coterminous top hammering edge. One or both of the plates has a side portion standing outwardly from a side edge of the plate portion thereof and defining a bottom shoulder of the side portion facing downwardly for engaging the ground and acting as a depth gauge when the peg is driven into the ground. One or both of the side portions has a receptacle at the top or side edge for receiving a reinforcing bar and for supporting the reinforcing bar on the side portion at a position spaced from the ground.

Abstract: In an anchor installation in a lightweight construction panel having spaced cover plates with a support core disposed therebetween, wherein an anchor installed in a bore extending through at least one of the cover plates and the support core includes an expansion body having engagement elements spreading outwardly behind the cover plate to lock the anchor in the bore, the expansion body includes an axial bore fittingly accommodating a needle for the injection of cement into the expansion body and distribution passages for the distribution of the cement to various cavities in and around the expansion body for firmly fixing the anchor in the lightweight construction panel.

Abstract: A channel fastener is described. The channel fastener may secure molding to a vehicle roof ditch and includes a retainer clip and a fastener. The retainer clip includes a body having an opening for receiving a pin, an attachment feature located on an end of the body, a clamp feature located on either side of the opening, and wings extending from the body. The attachment feature secures the molding to the channel fastener. The wings center and align the channel fastener within the roof ditch. The fastener includes an aperture for receiving the pin, wherein the fastener may be slidably secured within the body. The fastener may slide laterally and longitudinally from a center of the retainer clip toward either wall of the roof ditch.

Abstract: A method and device are described for protecting structures having a central longitudinal portion and radially extending arms, including plants such as palm trees from wind damage. The device may be positioned around a structure and includes a flexible material configured to wrap around a central longitudinal portion and radially extending arms, such that a lower edge of the flexible material is positioned near a lower portion of the radially extending arms and when wrapped around the structure, a portion of the radially extending arms is pushed toward the central longitudinal portion of the structure and two side edges of the flexible material are proximate one another. The device fastens around the structure and is configured to secure the radially extending arms against the central longitudinal portion of the structure and to reinforce the central longitudinal portion of the structure thereby protecting the structure against wind damage.

Abstract: A cementitious composition capable of forming a high, early-phase strength cement may comprise construction grade cement and ground blast furnace slag, the ground blast furnace slag having a Blaine fineness less than about 250 m2/kg. The cementitious composition may comprise, for each 100% by weight, greater than about 50% by weight construction grade portland cement and less than about 50% by weight ground blast furnace slag, and the cementitious composition may have a Blaine fineness less than about 300 m2/kg. Methods of making and using such a cementitious composition to cement a structure are also described.

Abstract: A method for installation of a raised access floor panel with a raised access floor is provides which includes providing a pedestal support system having a plurality of vertically extending pedestal supports each having an upper end connected to a pedestal support head and a lower end connected to a pedestal support base. The pedestal support heads are each connected in a matrix orientation with a plurality of horizontal stringers. A floor panel plate is provided having four corner portions, four lateral edge portions, an upper load bearing surface, a lower plenum surface, and a clear hole positioned adjacent to each of the corner portions. A threaded collar is vertically connected to the lower plenum surface and positioned in axial alignment with the clear hole. A single handed set screw has an upper tool receiving end and a lower foot end. The set screw engages the threaded collar so that the tool receiving end extends through the clear hole.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for constructing a multilevel structure using a hybrid top chord bearing floor framing system. The method and system may include a top chord bearing floor truss positioned on a first frame structure. The top chord of the truss may include a load-bearing interface with a top surface and a bottom surface. The truss may be wholly supported by the load-bearing interface of the top chord. The method and system may further include a second frame structure on the top surface of the truss. The first frame structure may be secured to the second frame structure via a fastener that extends through both the second bottom load bearing member and load-bearing interface of the truss into the first top load bearing member of the first frame structure.

Abstract: A reusable expansion anchoring assembly comprises a spiral tang and a bolt. The spiral tang is formed by spirally coiling a long wire, and the bolt includes a head and a body. A spiral part is provided on the body to form a plurality of threads spaced equidistantly and the threads at the bottom of the body are in tapered shape. In the setting process, the first thread is assembled with a gap of the spiral tang, and the bolt body and the spiral tang are inserted into a round and elongated hole provided in an object with substantial depth. Turning the bolt head bolt produces sufficient force to assemble the first thread with the spiral tang. Under normal or improper operation, the spiral tang is movable relative to the bolt and can be expanded, and a firm connection between the bolt and the object can be formed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an exterior covering capable of withstanding extreme wind loads. In one embodiment, a wind resistant exterior covering includes a first panel fastened to a substrate and a second panel fastened to the substrate. The second panel engages the first panel, and a clip fastened to the substrate is adapted and located to laterally restrain movement of the second panel with respect to the first panel. In another embodiment, a method of engaging panels of a modular exterior covering system includes coupling a protruding portion of a first panel with a respective receiving portion of a second panel. The coupling is such that the first panel is laterally restrained by the second panel and a clip, and the first panel is outwardly restrained by the receiving portion of the second panel.

Abstract: Sealing system for package, created to avoid undesirable leakage and to enable to obtain a different and innovatively designed package, not effecting sealing performance, characterized by being constituted by a roll-on type package made of plastic material (1), being provided with a higher section (2) with semi-spherical shape (3) to internally couple the sphere (4), and a lower section (5) composing the body to hold the packed product, which form is at the manufacturer's discretion, and, in the internal part, between the two sections (2, 5), one or more circular shaped membranes (6) located in parallel on over the other, when required, are formed and exactly positioned jointly to the sphere (4), during the flask manufacturing process itself (be it by blow-molding, injection blow, blow+injection, blow+compression or injection), and both the flask and the circular membranes (6) may be made of one single material or different materials.

Abstract: The installation comprises, combined on one and the same rack (6): —an accepting station (11), —a case-packing station (12), —a manipulation head (13) designed to take a batch of products (1) which is presented in the form of a row to said accepting station (11) and to transfer it to said case-packing station (12) in a row of cells (4) of the case or cases to be filled, —the structure (14) for handling the guidance of the products (1) to the input of the cells (4), the structure (14) comprising a grill (22) which extends longitudinally above the cases (2).

Abstract: An induction sealing device for heat sealing packaging material for producing sealed packages of pourable food products and fed in a first direction, the sealing device having an inductor device which interacts with the packaging material by at least one active surface; a supporting body made of heat-conducting material and housing the inductor device; an insert made of magnetic flux-concentrating material and housed in the supporting body; and a member made of plastic material, and having at least a first portion interposed, in the first direction, between the supporting body and the insert so as to be at least partly surrounded by the supporting body.

Abstract: An orientating apparatus for a pour spout fitment (4) having an annular flange (4F) comprises a mounting device for supporting the fitment (4), a follower (22), a drive arrangement arranged to produce relative rotary motion, about an axis, between the mounting device and the follower (22), a biassing device arranged to urge the follower (22) towards the mounting device, and a detection device arranged to detect relative movement between the mounting device and the follower (22) under the action of the biassing device and allowed by a notch (4G) in the flange (4F) and thereby to cause the drive arrangement to stop the relative rotary motion and to orientate the fitment (4).

Abstract: A system for dispensing items comprises trays each adapted to support items to be dispensed. A casing comprises a restocking volume receiving trays with items thereon for subsequent storage. A storage volume accommodates the trays in storage. An outlet is used to dispense any selected items on the trays. An arm displaces trays within the casing, and displaces items from the trays to the outlet. A controller unit receives an identification of each item in the trays when positioned in the restocking volume, and monitors a position of each identified item within the trays in the casing to control the actuation of the arm to dispense items through the outlet as a function of an order entered through the user interface.

Abstract: A plastic storage bag which has flexible thermoplastic sidewalls can be evacuated by a vacuum device to preserve food items. The bag includes an interior volume provided by the sidewalls in which the food items can be inserted through an open top edge. Air from interior volume can also be withdrawn through the open top edge by the vacuum device prior to sealing the opening. To prevent the sidewalls from collapsing against themselves in a manner that impedes the flow of air to the vacuum device, the bag can include a separation member that maintains some separation between the sidewalls proximate the open top edge.

Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises: a. forming a first pocket in a first water-soluble film by thermoforming or vacuum forming the first water-soluble film in a mould; b. filling the first pocket with a first composition; c. closing the first pocket with a second water-soluble film to produce an intermediate container; d. moving the intermediate container by deforming the mould to provide a second pocket; e. filling the second pocket with a second composition; and f. closing the second pocket with a third water-soluble film.

Abstract: A bag opening method and apparatus for use in bag filling and packaging in which a bag B is gripped at its laterally opposite side edges with a pair of gripping members and moved along a predetermined path. A pair of suction cups 23 disposed facing each other at respective mutually spaced standby positions are moved to respective closest positions at which a vacuum is applied to the suction cups to cause them to adhere to the outer surfaces of the opposite side walls of the bag. The suction cups are retracted away from each other to respective intermediate positions between the closest and standby positions. The suction cups having reached the intermediate positions are stopped there for a predetermined period of time. Thereafter, the suction cups are retracted from the intermediate positions to the standby positions, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the sterile or aseptic handing of containers, which method includes at least the following process step of: evaluating whether a container is safely closed by means of a stopper by determining whether an expected low pressure, preferably a vacuum, is present in the interior of the container.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a powder supply device, a powder filling packaging machine and a method of manufacturing a powder package capable of high-speed operation while suppressing false operations. [Means to Attain the Object] A powder supply device includes: a member 1 including a plate portion having holes 2 formed to penetrate through the plate portion; a moving mechanism 18 that moves the member 1 in such a manner that top openings of the holes 2 move along a specific moving path; an opening/closing member 5 that makes bottom openings of the holes 2 in closed state and opened state as the member 1 moves; a powder filling unit 14 that fills a specific amount of powders 3 in each of the holes 2 within a predetermined section in the moving path; and a sensor 4 that is provided above a path within a section other than the predetermined section in the moving path and that continuously monitors the moving path on the plate portion.

Abstract: A lid for a jar and a jar and lid combination for a product is provided. The lid is configured to be selectively removable from the jar. The lid is also configured to be selectively openable when attached to the jar in order to permit access to the interior and any contents of the jar. The lid has a non-continuous bead that is positioned to engage a protuberance on a rim of the jar to secure the lid relative to the rim of the jar while permitting selective removal of the lid from the rim of the jar.

Abstract: Packaging plant comprising at least two combined vertical forming tubes, comprising a single motorized central conveyer equipped with dragging devices D, D? constituting at least two separate parallel tracks whose intermittent advancement is actuated by its main central motor C.

Abstract: A machine for packaging a product (2) in a wrapper forms the wrapper by wrapping with a film (8) of packaging material, supplied in the form of a continuous web from an apparatus (4) for supplying film (8) which can move relative to the product (2) in such a way that it revolves around the product (2) and translates longitudinally relative to the product (2). The machine (1) comprises mechanical means (10, 5, 14) for synchronising the speed at which the film (8) is supplied with the speed at which the apparatus (4) revolves around the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air distribution device for providing rinsing air to a gas cleaner provided with filter bags, said air distribution device comprising: an air distribution member in form of a hollow member; a connection to an air supply means for rinse air, where the air distribution member is a rotatable tube (6), at least a part of the rotatable tube (6) being rotatable in relation to the air supply means along a longitudinal axis (105) of the rotatable tube (S) the longitudinal axis 105 being a rotational axis and the rotatable tube (6) having a first end (106) connected to the air supply for receiving rinse air and a second end (107) of the rotatable tube (6) comprising an opening (206) being able to lead rinse air into tubes (7) arranged circumferentially around the rotational axis (105) of the rotatable tube (6).