Abstract: A sluice system for a vacuum coating facility for coating substrates that can be moved through the vacuum coating in a direction of conveyance comprises a prevacuum slice chamber and a transfer chamber adjoining a coating chamber, wherein a fine vacuum can be regulated before the transfer chamber on the input side in the direction of conveyance and after the transfer device on the output side in the direction of conveyance. The prevacuum sluice chamber is directly adjacent to the transfer chamber and the fine vacuum can be regulated in the prevacuum sluice chamber. A high-vacuum pump system can also alternatively and selectively be connected to the prevacuum sluice chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for transferring fluids to a duct (such as pipe, tubing or a container spout) that may have a size and configuration that are adapted to be variable within a predetermined range. Thus, the device may act as a funnel that can be connected to containers having spouts with a variety of different sizes and thread designs. The device generally comprises a fluid directing member (such as a funnel) and a duct support assembly that is deflected radially outward from the duct and exerts a force radially inward against the duct, which assists in holding the duct in place relative to the device. The device may also have a modular feature that allows interchangeable duct support assemblies and/or a flow control mechanism to regulate the flow of fluid into the duct. The invention also includes certain kits and methods of using the device.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting includes a joint arrangement having a support connection piece that defines an abutment face that is at least approximately flat; a joint part that rests flat against the abutment face by way of an at least approximately flat mating face, and defines a neutral position; a spring that is supported at one end against the support connection piece and at the other end against the joint part, the spring using a spring force to push the joint part against the abutment face by way of the mating face; and a rod-like extremity that is arranged on the joint part at a fixed angle in relation to the mating face.

Abstract: An articulating conduit linkage system for maintaining a fluid connection between a fluid source and displaceable conduit that has been buried in a subsiding permeable body. A fluid source can supply a working fluid through a source outlet, and which is located outside of the boundaries of the permeable body. A displaceable conduit can receive the working fluid through a conduit inlet, and be buried at a depth within a subsiding permeable body that is contained within a permeability control infrastructure.

Abstract: A sample introduction device for reducing carry-over is provided. In the sample introduction device, when a high pressure valve 51 is switched from a load status to an injection status in a total volume injection method, the communication between a stator hole d in communication with an injection port 25 and a stator hole c connected to a flow path toward a separation/detection section 30 occurs earlier than the communication between a stator hole b in communication with a liquid feeder 10 and a stator hole a in communication with a needle 54. A length of a rotor groove Y communicating stator holes d and e or stator holes d and c is set longer than a length of another rotor groove X.

Abstract: An indexing arrangement (10) includes a rotor (12); a stator (14) spaced from the rotor; a rotary seal (16) located between the rotor and the stator, with the seal being rotatable with the rotor; means for urging the rotary seal into sealing contact with the stator; ports (20, 24, 22) in the rotor, in the stator and in the rotary seal; and connecting means (26) for connecting respective ports (20) in the rotor with respective ports in the rotary seal; so that in use fluid can flow through the ports in the rotor, into the ports in the rotary seal via the connecting means, and out through the ports (24) in the stator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic valve device, especially in the form of at least one load sensing valve, comprising a valve housing (10), a control slide (12) arranged in a longitudinally mobile manner and used to control a fluid connection arrangement (14) comprising a plurality of connection points, at least one control pressure line (PST), and at least one supply pressure line (Y). At least for a load sensing connection (LS), a pocket-type channel (18) is arranged between the valve housing (10) and the control slide (12), for a control pressure line (PST) and a supply pressure line (Y), and this enables the already available ring channel of the load sensing message chain to also be used on an axial point of the control slide axle of, thereby reducing cost and space.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a control panel that is movable between a rest position and an exposed position. A reservoir, which is adapted for holding a fluid, has a filling opening and is positioned behind the control panel in an interior of the household appliance when the reservoir is in an operating position. The control panel is configured to impede access to the reservoir and/or the filling opening when the control panel is in the rest position and the reservoir is in the operating position. The control panel is further configured to allow access to the reservoir and/or the filling opening when the control panel is moved to the exposed position.

Abstract: A fluid conduit body having a semi-conductive material disposed therein and at least one wire coupling an electrical power supply to the conduit to provide an electrical current therethrough to heat the fluid conduit also has an end cover molded over a fitting fitted to an end of the conduit and over an end of the wire coupling the power supply to an end of the conduit. Alternatively, a fluid conduit heating system employs a semi-conductive sleeve disposed over a fluid conduit with the sleeve extending at least partially over a fitting fitted to an end of the conduit. An electrical power supply is coupled to each end of the sleeve to provide an electrical current through the semi-conductive sleeve to heat the sleeve and the fluid conduit. An end cover is molded over at least a portion of the fitting and the sleeve extending thereover.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior of the pipe, a sealing plate for covering the open end of the pipe and being connectable to the clamp, and sealing means for urging the sealing plate towards the clamp and for forming a seal between the sealing plate and the open end of the pipe. In one aspect, the clamp comprises an annular body formed by at least two sections that are radially tightened over the pipe exterior. In another aspect, the clamp comprises cooperating annular bodies, one capable of radially narrowing the other for frictionally engaging the pipe outer surface. In another aspect the method provides a method of sealing an end of a pipe. According to the invention, once the open end is sealed, the interior of the pipe may be pressurized, for example for testing the integrity thereof.

Abstract: A method for repairing a pipeline by means of at least one shell that is adapted to the outer contour of the pipeline, wherein the at least one shell is attached to the outer wall of the pipeline using an intermediate layer between the interior of the shell and the outer wall of the pipeline. The intermediate layer is made of an adhesive that can be activated, which is used to substantially completely coat the interior of the at least one shell. The attachment of the shell is carried out by applying a force acting at least in the radial direction, and the activation of the adhesive. A shell that is coated in this manner is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe, particularly a pipeline pipe having a first and a second face end, wherein the two face ends are profiled such that two identically profiled pipes can be connected to each other by way of a glued plug-in connection of a first face end of one pipe to the second face end of the second pipe, wherein the plug-in connection has a centering section and a gluing section, wherein a stop step of the first pipe abuts a counter stop step of the second pipe in the centering section such that an annular gap, which is open toward the outside of the pipes and is filled with glue in the connected state, is formed in the gluing section. It is essential that the annular gap is formed by two gap walls extending substantially parallel to each other and tilted at an acute angle to the pipe axis.

Abstract: A tube is made of profiled metal strip which includes an end leg extending in parallel relationship to a tube axis, an inner leg extending in parallel relationship to the tube axis at a first distance, and an outer leg extending in parallel relationship to the tube axis at a second distance which is greater than the first distance. The inner leg is connected with the outer leg by a transition A double-folded loop hook extends radially for connecting the end leg with one member from the group consisting of the inner leg and the outer leg, and an end hook extends radially and is connected to the other member of this group.

Abstract: There is described a flow pipe (10) of metal for use in a flow meter for fluids, particularly multiphase fluids. The flow pipe has a main run (7) and one or more laterally extending channels (t) of small diameter relative to the main run. The internal surface of the main run that defines the flow area, is cladded with a corrosion and wear resistant metallic material (6) different from the metallic material of the remainder of the flow pipe. The material that encloses and defines the laterally extending channels (t) is of the same metallic material as the internal surface of the flow pipe. Consequently a continuous and integrated internal cladding is formed in the main run so that a fluid in the flow pipe (10) is in contact with the corrosion and wear resistant material only.

Abstract: There is provided an extremely practical fiber-reinforced resin pipe that is lightweight and easy to handle; does not require a weld joint to provide an introduction/outlet part, closure lid, or other component; has excellent corrosion resistance; and is substantially less expensive than a super stainless steel pipe. In a fiber-reinforced resin pipe for introducing and discharging a liquid, a pipe (1) is provided with a plurality of introduction/discharge parts (2) for introducing or discharging liquid that are arranged at intervals in the axial direction from a peripheral surface of the pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for weaving two- or three-layered beaded fabrics and a product obtained by the method. For that purpose, two- or three layered beads are woven among neighboring warps tx-1 and tx by getting passed a weft yx through center holes 2 of the beads in a forward direction and/or in backward direction.

Abstract: An insert rapier includes a weft-holding portion at a bottom portion of a rapier head. Rear and front walls are provided at a distal side of the rapier head with respect to the weft-holding portion and protruding from both sides of the bottom portion, thereby having a warp-dividing function. The insert rapier can guide a weft, which intersects with warps at a predetermined angle, to the weft-holding portion. The rapier head includes a tongue piece provided at the distal side with respect to the weft-holding portion, in a region between the weft-holding portion and the rear wall. The tongue piece has a distal tip located lower than the rear wall, and has an upper ridge gradually ascending from the distal tip toward a proximal side. The tongue piece is movable to a position above the rapier head or toward the proximal side.

Abstract: A device for handling containers of a collapsible type, including one or more stations and a transport unit. The device is arranged to receive the containers oriented in a first direction and the transport unit is arranged to transport the containers to at least one of the stations by moving the containers in a second direction along a curved path, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The device has a holding device provided for at least one station and located in a stationary position adjacent to the station and a transfer device, which is provided for the at least one station and carried by the transport unit and which is cyclically movable along an endless path between a pick-up position and a delivery position located adjacent to the station. The transfer device is arranged to pick up at least one container in the pick-up position and transfer the at least one container, in the delivery position, to the holding device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for filling containers with radioactive materials are described. In certain embodiments, the systems comprise a shielding material that substantially defines a chamber and, preferably, substantially blocks radioactivity, a conduit extending through the shielding material into the chamber, and a securing unit that is disposed in the chamber proximal to the conduit and is adapted to receive a container through the conduit.

Abstract: A unit for repairing and inflating an inflatable article defines a volume for a sealing fluid; a compressed-air inlet connectable to a pressure source; an outlet connected fluidically to the inlet by the volume to inject sealing fluid into the inflatable article by means of compressed air; and a pressure regulating unit having an outlet node upstream from the volume, a first air resistance for reducing air pressure to the volume, a bypass line connected:to the outlet node and parallel to the first air resistance, and a selector connected to the first air resistance and the bypass line.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] A gas fuel vehicle capable of detecting a gas leakage on the back side of a fuel fill port (inside of a vehicle body) extremely easily is provided. [Means for Solving the Problem] The gas fuel vehicle includes: a gas filling port that receives a supply of a gas fuel from a fuel supply device on the outside of a vehicle body; a communicating hole that connects the inside of the vehicle body and the outside of the vehicle body; a shielding member that shields the fuel fill port and the communicating hole from the outside of the vehicle body; and a gas fuel storage unit that stores the gas fuel supplied from the fuel supply device through the fuel fill port. A rod portion of a gas leakage detector is inserted into the communicating hole from the outside of the vehicle body, thereby detecting a gas leakage inside the vehicle body.

Abstract: A collapsible funnel and a method for making a collapsible funnel is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the collapsible funnel may be provided with a screen for filtering fluids placed into the funnel. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a funnel is provided which includes multiple adjacent panels and a glue strip adjacent to one end, which enables the funnel to be manufactured with conventional process machines.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a base unit and a motor unit. The base unit includes a handle and a first electrical connector. The motor unit includes an electric motor and a second electrical connector. The motor unit is configured to be releasably connected to the base unit. An electrical connection is established between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector when the motor unit is properly connected to the base unit. A sensor is configured to determine whether the motor unit is properly connected to the base unit.

Abstract: A routing machine comprises a base unit and a motor unit releasably connected to the base unit. The base unit includes a handle and a first electrical connector. The motor unit includes an electric motor, motor control circuitry configured to energize or de-energize the electric motor, and a second electrical connector connected to the motor control circuitry. The second electrical connector is configured to engage the first electrical connector when the motor unit is properly seated on the base unit. An electric switch is positioned on the base unit. The motor control circuitry is configured to deliver electric power to the electric motor when the switch is in an on position. The motor control circuitry is configured to not provide electric power to the electric motor when the switch is in an off position.

Abstract: A routing machine comprises a plunge post, an electric motor, and a motor housing slideably connected to the plunge post. The motor housing defines an upper surface. A lockpiece selectively engages the plunge post between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lockpiece is allowed to slide relative to the plunge post along with the electric motor and motor housing when the lockpiece is in an unlocked position. The lockpiece is configured to lock in place relative to the plunge post and limit the extent to which the electric motor and motor housing may slide relative to the plunge post when the lockpiece is in the locked position. A fine adjustment mechanism is moveably connected to the lockpiece. The fine adjustment mechanism is configured to move the electric motor and motor housing relative to the plunge post when the lockpiece is in the locked position.

Abstract: A routing machine comprises a first plunge post, a second plunge post, and an electric motor moveable on the routing machine relative to the first plunge post and the second plunge post. A first sleeve bearing is slideably positioned on the first plunge post with a first clearance defined between the first sleeve bearing and the first plunge post. The first sleeve bearing is configured to slide along the first plunge post when the electric motor moves relative to the first plunge post. A second sleeve bearing is slideably positioned on the second plunge post with a second clearance defined between the second sleeve bearing and the second plunge post. The second sleeve bearing is configured to slide along the second plunge post when the electric motor moves relative to the second plunge post. At least one flexible member extends from the second sleeve bearing toward the second plunge post.

Abstract: A routing machine comprises a base unit and a motor unit, which is releasably connected to the base unit. The motor unit defines a motor axis is configured for insertion into the base unit substantially in the direction of the motor axis. A depth adjustment latch is provided on the base unit. A release latch is provided on the base unit. The release latch is moveable between a first position and a second position. The release latch is configured to provide a positive stop for the motor unit when the release latch is in the first position, such that the motor unit is blocked from release from the base unit while allowing the motor unit to move along the motor axis. The motor unit is free to release from the base unit when the release latch is in the second position.

Abstract: A routing machine comprises a base unit including an inner surface and a motor unit. The motor unit is releasably positioned in the base unit. The motor unit includes an outer surface engaging the inner surface of the base unit and a clamp mechanism moveable between a clamping position and a release position. The clamp mechanism is configured to apply a clamping force to the outer surface of the motor unit when in the clamping position. A moveable clamp adjustment member is positioned on the base unit. Movement of the clamp adjustment member, when the clamp mechanism is in the clamping position, adjusts the clamping force applied to the outer surface of the motor unit by the clamp mechanism.

Abstract: A method of inserting wooden or plastic connecting elements into at least one of end faces and longitudinal sides of technical wood products which are continuously conveyed along a device. The technical wood products have two opposing planar surfaces, the end faces connect the opposing planar surfaces and have a relatively small surface area compared to the two opposing planar surfaces. At least one of the end faces and the longitudinal sides have grooves for receiving the connecting elements. The method includes providing an inventory of pre-fabricated connecting elements. Cutting and separating the connecting elements and transferring the connecting elements from the inventory into magazines. Grasping individual ones of the connecting elements from the magazines with a transfer device and lifting or lowering the individual connecting element to the height of the groove in the technical wood products.

Abstract: A log on a surface of a translatable carriage against head blocks of the carriage is turned by rolling the log on the surface of the translatable carriage after releasing the log from engagement by reciprocating dogs that are carried by the head blocks and before advancing the translatable carriage toward a saw. The turning of the log on the surface is accomplished by engaging the log by a reciprocating dog that is carried by a pivoting arm at a location away from the engagement of the log by the reciprocating dogs that are carried by the head blocks. After turning of the log on the surface of the translatable carriage, the log is pushed along the surface of the translatable carriage back toward the head blocks by pushing against the log by spaced-apart double-acting cylinders that are mounted on non-translatable stands respectively.

Abstract: A treatment solution for insulation coating for grain oriented electrical steel sheet includes at least one member selected from phosphates of Mg, Ca, Ba, Sr, Zn, Al, and Mn, and colloidal silica in a proportion of 0.2 to 10 mol in terms of SiO2 and a titanium chelate compound in a proportion of 0.01 to 4.0 mol in terms of Ti, relative to PO4: 1 mol in the phosphates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnesium alloy material excellent in mechanical properties without using specific manufacturing facilities and processes and a method of manufacturing the same. The magnesium alloy material is an Mg—Zn—RE alloy containing, as an essential component, Zn and at least one of Gd, Tb, and Tm as RE, and of the rest including Mg and unavoidable impurities, and has stacking faults of a thickened two-atomic layer of Zn and RE in the alloy structure of the Mg—Zn—RE alloy. A method of manufacturing a magnesium alloy material involves a casting step, a solution treatment step, and a heat treatment step and the heat treatment step is carried out in a condition satisfying ?14.58 [ln(x)]+532.32<y<?54.164 [ln(x)]+674.05 and 0<x?2, wherein y denotes the heat treatment temperature (K) and x denotes the heat treatment time (h).

Abstract: A high strength hot rolled thick steel sheet has a tensile strength of 440 to 640 MPa, preferably 490 to 590 MPa, and an elongation of 20% or more; is excellent in uniformity in a sheet thickness direction and in strength and toughness after heat treatment; and is suitably used for structural components of automobiles, construction machines, and the like, and a method for manufacturing the hot rolled thick steel sheet. A steel material having a composition including C: 0.10 to 0.20%, Ti: 0.01 to 0.15%, B: 0.0010 to 0.0050%, and proper amounts of Si, Mn, Al, P, S, and N is hot-rolled at a finisher delivery temperature of 820 to 880° C. in finish rolling, is cooled at a cooling rate of 15 to 50° C./s until a temperature reaches a cooling stop temperature of 500 to 600° C., and is coiled.

Abstract: A method of production of 780 MPa class high strength steel plate excellent low temperature toughness comprising heating a steel slab of containing, by mass %, C: 0.06 to 0.15%, Si: 0.05 to 0.35%, Mn: 0.60 to 2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.015% or less, Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%, Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.05 to 0.8%, Mo: 0.05 to 0.6%, Nb: less than 0.005%, V: 0.005 to 0.060%, Ti: less than 0.003%, Al: 0.02 to 0.10%, B: 0.0005 to 0.003%, and N: 0.002 to 0.006% to 1050° C. to 1200° C. in temperature, hot rolling ending at 870° C. or more, waiting for 10 seconds to 90 seconds, then cooling from 840° C. or more in temperature by a 5° C./s or more cooling rate to 200° C., then tempering at 450° C. to 650° C. in temperature for 20 minutes to 60 minutes.

Abstract: Explosives containing aqueous oxidizer solution, fuel, and a nanoparticle-stabilized foam sensitizer. The explosives may also further contain an emulsifier.

Abstract: The snow protective covers is a clear vinyl or any kind of repeatedly used material with magnet strips which are adhesive to the covers. They can be placed on a car surface so the snow cover can be removed making the car clean. Also they can be used for protecting the car body or any metal surfaces from snow, damages and dirt.

Abstract: A heterogeneous rubbery polymer is provided that includes a polymer chain derived from a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diolefin monomer, wherein from greater than 20 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of units in the rubbery polymer are derived from the vinyl aromatic monomer and from about 60 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of units in the rubbery polymer are derived from the conjugated diolefin monomer. The polymer chain is further characterized by having greater than zero and less than about 30 weight percent of the vinyl aromatic units in sequences containing 1 vinyl aromatic unit, from about 5 weight percent to about 20 weight percent of the vinyl aromatic units in sequences containing 5 to 8 vinyl aromatic units, and greater than zero and less than about 5 weight percent of the vinyl aromatic units in sequences containing 9 or more vinyl aromatic units.

Abstract: There are provided a rubber composition for tire including a rubber component containing at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, epoxidized natural rubber and deproteinized natural rubber; silica; and a silane compound represented by the following general formula (1) (X)n—Si—Y(4-n)??(1) (wherein X represents a methoxy group or an ethoxy group, Y represents a phenyl group or a straight-chain or branched alkyl group, and n represents an integer of 1 to 3), and a pneumatic tire using the same. The rubber composition for tire can be suitably used for manufacturing bead apex rubber and base tread rubber of tire.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a tread provided with at least two circumferential main grooves and a rib defined in a tread central portion by the circumferential main grooves, wherein an auxiliary groove is formed in the tread central portion, the auxiliary groove having a circumferential groove portion extending in a tire equator direction and an axial groove portion extending from an end of the circumferential groove portion in such a manner that the axial groove portion is bent at an acute angle to the circumferential groove portion, and at least an end of the auxiliary groove is open into the circumferential main groove.

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire having snow performances which are capable of being enhanced without sacrificing its running performance on dry road surfaces. A pneumatic tire of the invention includes two first main grooves, a plurality lateral grooves and a plurality of sipes in a tread part. In the pneumatic tire, a groove wall surface, of each first main groove, closer to a tire equatorial line is formed so as to cyclically repeat, in the tire circumferential direction, a change in an inclination angle of the groove wall surface to a direction normal to a tread, the change being a gradual increase from a minimum value of 0° to 15° to a maximum value of 15° to 45°. In places where the inclination angel of the groove wall surface, of the first main groove, closer to the tire equatorial line, is at its maximum, no lateral grooves communicate with the first main groove, and in the places, the other groove wall surface, of the first main groove, closer to a corresponding contact end extends uninterruptedly.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic tire that ensures both of the on-ice braking performance and the dry braking performance. In order to achieve the object, a pneumatic tire comprises a tread surface including a land portion in which a plurality of sipes are formed, wherein each of the sipes includes a reference plane extending in a depth direction of the sipe from a wavy or zigzag line in the surface of the land portion and each of the sipes is formed with a convex portion having a convex shape in a vertical section with respect to the reference plane in a top area at the front side and the rear side thereof.

Abstract: A tire chain made of a triple-layer warp knitting fabric is disclosed. In the tire chain comprising a main body unit for enclosing an outer surface of a tire and a fastening unit for fastening the main body unit, the main body unit comprises a fabric main body formed of a triple-layer warp knitting fabric knitted by a warp knitting machine. The fabric main body is structured so that a circumferential length thereof is within a range of 85-103% of the maximum circumferential length of the tire. Accordingly, while improving braking power, turning stability and smooth running of a vehicle, the tire chain supplies excellent safety, durability and riding comfort. Also, the tire chain can be easily mounted and dismounted with respect to a tire, and conveniently handled since being lightweight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle wheel having inner and outer tires which can allow a vehicle to be moved to a place of safety or a near service station by forming the inner and outer tires and by maintaining balance and steering control of the vehicle by means of the inner tire positioned inside the outer tire even when the outer tire blows out or gets torn. The vehicle wheel comprises a rim connected with an axle of a vehicle, an outer tire having a large diameter mounted on an outer circumferential surface of the rim and an inner tire having a small diameter positioned inside the outer tire and mounted on the rim, wherein a first air compression chamber formed between the outer circumferential surface of the rim and the inner tire and a second air compression chamber formed between the outer and inner tires.

Abstract: A motorcycle tire comprises: a toroidal carcass comprising two carcass plies of cords arranged at an angle of from 20 to 80 degrees with respect to the tire circumferential direction; and a band comprising at least one ply of at least one helically wound cord disposed radially outside the carcass. The band cord is made of steel filaments of 0.08 to 0.20 mm diameter twisted together into a L×M×N structure. The band cord has a low tensile elastic modulus range and a high tensile elastic modulus range, wherein an inflection point between the low tensile elastic modulus range and the high tensile elastic modulus range lies between 2% elongation and 7% elongation of the cord, and a tensile force required to cause 2% elongation of the band cord is not more than 60 Newton.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a pneumatic tire for a motorcycle further improving driving stability especially in turning. A pneumatic tire 10 for a motorcycle comprises a pair of right and left bead portions 12 and a carcass layer 14 toroidally extending from the bead portions 12. In addition, the pneumatic tire 10 for a motorcycle comprises a spiral belt layer 20 on the radially inner side of a crown portion 14C of the carcass layer 14. This spiral belt layer 20 is formed by spirally winding a strip-shaped rubber-coated cord layer 21 consisting of a single cord or a plurality of parallel cords embedded in coating rubber in such a manner that a cord angle is within a range between 0 degree and 5 degrees with respect to a tire circumferential direction. This spiral belt layer 20 lies only in areas from a tire center CL to positions away from the tire center CL by 0.65L to 0.85L where L is a tread surface distance from the tire center CL to a tread edge T.

Abstract: A tire includes a carcass structure including at least one carcass ply of a substantially toroidal shape, having opposite lateral edges associated with respective right-hand and left-hand bead structures; a belt structure applied in a radially external position with respect to the carcass structure; a tread band applied in radially external position with respect to the belt structure; two sidewalls, each sidewall being applied laterally on opposite sides with respect to the carcass structure, the belt structure including at least one pair of lateral reinforcing layers substantially symmetrically arranged with respect to the equatorial plane of the tire and applied in correspondence with the axially external portions of the tire belt structure, the lateral reinforcing layers being provided with reinforcing elements oriented in a substantially circumferential direction; a first belt layer applied in a radially external position with respect to the at least one pair of lateral reinforcing layers, the first belt

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for making coated liners and/or tubular devices including such coated liners. A sleeve may be provided that includes an outer first surface and an inner second surface extending between first and second ends thereof, and a hydrophilic or other coating may be applied to the first. The coated sleeve may be cut between the first and second ends to create opposing edges extending between the first and second ends, and the cut sleeve may be reversed such that the coated first surface defines an inner surface and the opposing edges are disposed adjacent one another, thereby providing a coated liner. Optionally, a tubular structure, e.g., one or more reinforcing layers and/or or outer layers may be attached around the coated liner, thereby providing a tubular device including an inner surface with a desired coating.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate holding unit that holds a pair of substrates that are aligned and layered, comprising a first holding member that holds one of the substrates; a plurality of members to be joined that are connected to the first holding member; a second holding member that holds the other of the substrates to face the one of the substrates; a plurality of joining members that exert an adhesion force on the members to be joined and are connected to the second holding member at positions corresponding to positions of the members to be joined; and an adhesion restricting section that restricts the adhesion force until the substrates are aligned.

Abstract: A detection membrane is joined to a first surface of an electrolyte membrane. After the detection membrane is hydrogenated, oxygen is supplied to a space facing a second surface of the electrolyte membrane. If the electrolyte membrane has a defect, oxygen leaks to the first surface, resulting in a change in resistance of the detection membrane owing to dehydrogenation of the detection membrane. The defect is recognized by this change. An air electrode is joined to the second surface, and an electric circuit is connected between the detection membrane and the air electrode. After hydrogenating the detection membrane and ionizing oxygen supplied to a space facing the air electrode, oxygen ions permeate through the electrolyte membrane and dehydrogenate the detection membrane. Uniformity of the oxygen ion conductivity is examined by measuring resistance of the detection membrane, which varies depending on the amount of oxygen ions, for each region.

Abstract: The composite material and block system is essentially an inner sleeve that is applied to the inner walls of an emissions system in a power plant, or any other plant that generates corrosive gases as a by-product of its process, in order to provide chemical corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and insulation. In a preferred embodiment, the novel abrasion resistant material is formed from vinyl ester resin (about 10% to about 40% by weight), coal slag (about 30% to about 70% by weight), and fly ash (about 5% to about 30% by weight).