Abstract: A screw fastener includes a first screwdriver including a first bit configured to fasten a first screw by engaging with a recess of the first screw, and a first motor configured to rotate the first bit, a second screwdriver including a second bit configured to fasten a first screw by engaging with a recess of the second screw, and a second motor configured to rotate the second bit, an elevator unit configured to simultaneously ascend and descend both the first screwdriver and the second screwdriver, and a controller configured to control the first motor and the second motor so that seating of the first screw can start after torquing-up of the second screw starts.

Abstract: A locking pliers comprises a fixed assembly comprising a first handle and a first jaw. A second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw. A second handle moves relative to the first handle to move the second jaw. A toggle-link locking mechanism locks the second jaw in the closed, locked position. An adjusting screw is provided for adjusting the geometry of the locking mechanism to thereby adjust the jaw spacing and the force exerted by the jaws is provided. The adjusting screw includes a wheel that can be rotated by running the wheel along an object. In another embodiment the adjusting screw includes a sleeve that extends partially over the fixed assembly such that it can be manipulated by the same hand that holds the locking pliers.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool (21) for an insulation material plug that can be anchored with a fastening means in the substrate has a first drive shaft (22) and a second drive shaft (32) that is arranged coaxially to the first drive shaft (22). The first drive shaft (22) has a shank (23) extending along a longitudinal axis (31), that has a first rotary carrier means (24) for the fastening means at a first end (25) and that has a second rotary carrier means (26) for a fastener driving tool device at a second end (27). The second drive shaft (32) has a hollow shank (33) with a third carrier means (34) for the insulation material plug at a first end (35). Moreover, a coupler (38) is provided that can be disengaged by means of axial pressure and that is arranged in an area at a distance from the first end (35) of the second drive shaft (32). The coupler (38) has locking elements (57) that engage into recesses (43) in order to transfer a torque from the first drive shaft (22) to the second drive shaft (32).

Abstract: Methods of fly-cutting a workpiece are disclosed, and in methods in which the position of a fly-cutting head or its associated cutting element is known as a function of time. Also disclosed are methods of forming features, such as grooves or groove segments, in a workpiece such as a cylindrical roll. The features may be provided according to one or more disclosed patterns. Articles made using tools machined in the manner described are also provided, such as polymeric film or sheeting that exhibit certain beneficial properties.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus for a machining device of the present invention comprises a base carrying die (10) formed with guide rails (11a) for guiding a machining device straightly in the lengthwise direction; a main screw bar (20) mounted in the base carrying die (10) rotatively; a sub-screw bar (30) rotating in association with the rotation of the main screw bar (20), a pair of engagement gears (40,41) provided on one side of each of the main screw bar (20) and the sub screw bar (30); the turret (50) positioned to the guide rails (11 a) of the base carrying die (10) via engagement with the main screw bar (20) and the sub screw bar (30), wherein the turret (50) has a first coupling hole (51) formed with a first continuous spiral groove (51a) on an inner peripheral surface and a second coupling hole (52) formed with a second continuous spiral groove (52a) on an inner peripheral surface; and a screw rotation element (60) for rotating the main screw bar (20).

Abstract: A main spindle device has a main spindle (1) having a hollow hole, and a chuck unit (10) for grasping a work (W). A pipe unit (71) is inserted into the hollow hole of the main spindle (1) and receives insertion of the work (W) to thereby prevent the work (W) from vibrating when rotated together with the rotation of the main spindle. A support unit (72) supports the pipe unit (71) at one end of the main spindle (1) such that the axial line of the pipe unit (71) coincides with the axial line of the main spindle (1) and such that one end of the pipe unit (71) projects from the one end of the main spindle (1) to be positioned inside the chuck unit (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a device for adjusting the height of a slitter blade wherein the quality at a slitting section of a cardboard web is ensured in a slitter device by finding an optimal engaging point of a receiving roll and a slitter blade, and setting of the engaging point can be achieved easily by a simple and low cost mechanism.

Abstract: A treatment device for material strands having a separating device for dividing a material strand and a transport system. The treatment device comprises at least one front and one rear transport unit. At least one drive unit is provided for moving at least one transport unit relative to the other transport unit.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade having a shank with a longitudinal axis which extends from one end of the blade to the other end of the blade and a transverse axis which extends across the width of the blade. A cutting edge is located along one or both longitudinal edges of the shank of the blade, a concave side wall extends along the transverse axis of one side of the blade, a convex side wall extends along the transverse axis of the other side of the blade and the curvature is around the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A stripper unit incorporates a precision threaded plug that preloads a mechanical die spring that, in turn, preloads the movable or traveling stripper adjacent the punch tip. The precision threaded plug simultaneously accurately locates the stripper unit on a commercially available ball-lock punch retainer. The stripper unit is entirely self-contained on the face of the ball-lock punch retainer, thus minimizing the space required on the press platen.

Abstract: A machining system includes a support configured to retain an article, such as a rotor disk, having an area, such as a surface of a slot in the disk. A cutting tool, for example, a broach, is movable relative to the support to cut the area. A heating member, such as a laser, is configured to locally heat the area of the article. In one example, the cutting tool includes a body having a cutting edge. The heating member is supported by the body and is configured to provide heat adjacent to the cutting edge. The cutting edge cuts the locally heated area while the area is still heated.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding and slitting soft goods has multiple slitting systems with respective slitting blades mounted on a cross rail. A slitting blade positioning system is movable parallel with the cross rail and operable to move slitting systems along the cross rail. A material feed motor is connected to a feed roller and operable to move the soft goods past the slitting system. A control is first operable to cause the slitting blade positioning system to move identified slitting systems to desired positions on the cross rail. Thereafter, the control operates a drive shaft motor to rotate slitting blades mounted on the drive shaft and the material feed motor, thereby moving the soft goods past the slitting blades.

Abstract: A blade (11), which includes a cutting portion (21) and an insulating portion (22), is used as a blade (11) of a cutting apparatus (10). The cutting portion (21) is made of a metal, and has a blade portion. The insulating portion (22) is formed by an insulating member, and forms a part that adjoins the blade portion in a direction opposite to an advance direction of the blade (11). The cutting apparatus (10) is configured so that, when cutting a current-carrying member (15), the blade (11) advances until the insulating portion (22) contacts cut faces of the current-carrying member (15) after the cutting portion (21) cuts the current-carrying member (15).

Abstract: With a view to preventing the generation of a punching failure or damage to punches or a die which is attributed to inclination or sideways movement of a press ram when a punching operation is performed, while preventing damage to the punches which is attributed to sideways movement or inclination of a stripper plate when no punching operation is performed and facilitating maintenance work such as adjustment of punches for registration with the stripper plate, there is provided a die assembly comprising an upper die including a punch and a lower die including a die wherein the upper die mounted on a press ram is connected to the lower die via a die-set guide so as to move backwards and forwards and a material for punching which is pressed against the lower die by a stripper plate is punched through reciprocation of the upper die relative to the lower die, the die assembly being characterized by comprising a guide rod made up of a lower rod which is fixedly placed on the stripper plate which guides the punch f

Abstract: A wireless receiver for receiving a wireless transmitted audio signal from a wireless transmitter is provided. The wireless receiver comprises a tuning assisting unit for assisting in the tuning of a music instrument coupled to the wireless transmitter. The tuning assisting unit indicates whether the audio signal from the music instrument corresponds to a specified frequency. The wireless receiver furthermore comprises an audio amplifier for amplifying the received audio signal. The wireless receiver furthermore comprises a housing which incorporates the tuning assisting unit and the audio amplifier.

Abstract: A drum with an adjustable depth is described. The drum includes a top head, a bottom head, and a shell. The shell is constructed such that the bottom head can be moved away from the top head, creating a drum with a different depth. The shell comprises an inner and outer shell. A handle can be turned, turning a drive sleeve in the interior of the drum. The drive sleeve translates the rotational motion into a vertical motion, changing the distance between the top and bottom heads. There may be an additional drive sleeve directly across from the initial drive sleeve, coupled via a drive shaft, to force the drum heads to move apart from each other in a substantially parallel manner. In a similar manner additional drive sleeves may be present to better keep the heads parallel.

Abstract: A music playback apparatus displays a music file list on a touch screen and pre-plays a music file according to a touch input. If the touch input is removed, the pre-playing may stop. The processor may identify whether the touch input is long or short key signal, and may perform a playback process or a pre-play process on the music file. The processor may include a touch identifier to identify whether the touch down is the long key signal or the short key signal, a pre-listen executer to pre-play the music file, and a player manager to playback the music file. A method for playback may include pre-playing the music file when receiving a touch input or if a touch is received on a pre-listen icon corresponding to the music file, and stopping the pre-playing if the touch input is released or if the pre-listen icon is touched again.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having a screen and a numeric keypad, comprises: a sound card for processing sound signals to produce musical tones; a musical synthesizer, associated with said sound card, for electronically synthesizing musical instruments; and a user interface for interfacing said musical synthesizer to a user via said screen and said numeric keypad. The device can be a cellular telephone and may be able to interact with other devices.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting vibrations in a soundboard of an acoustic instrument, such as an acoustic guitar. The sensor includes a brace means mounted to the soundboard of the acoustic instrument. The sensor further includes a transducer mounted on the brace means. The brace means detects vibrations in a region of the soundboard in engagement with the brace means and transmits the detected vibrations to the transducer. The transducer subsequently generates an electrical output signal representing vibrations detected by the transducer. The brace means includes a plurality of brace members to which the transducer is mounted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trauma pack comprising at least one panel of a plastic material and at least one textile fabric layer affixed to the panel and made of yarns with fibres having a tensile strength of at least 900 MPa, wherein the plastic material of the panel is a self-reinforced thermoplastic material made of filaments, fibres, tapes or strips of a polyolefin polymer, and wherein at least one textile fabric layer is bonded over its entire surface to the self-reinforced thermoplastic material.

Abstract: An underbelly for an armored vehicle is provided, configured for providing ballistic protection against a detonation of an explosive device detonated substantially therebelow. The underbelly comprises a central portion having a lowermost area, sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom, the central portion and sidewalls constituting a main armor of the underbelly, and an auxiliary armor panel disposed so as to project downwardly from the lowermost area of the central portion. Upper portions of the sidewalls are free of any auxiliary armor panel.

Abstract: Fixed weapon emplacements include ballistic weapon stands having heights sufficient to protect standing gunners in combination with tripods, which are fixed thereto with welded connections. In a first embodiment, the tripod has two legs fixed to a weapon platform and to the base of the ballistic weapons stand and a third leg fixed to the weapon platform and to a weld plate on a front armor plate of the stand. In a second embodiment, the third leg of the tripod is provided by a strut that extends through a slot in the front armor plate and is welded to both a weld plate behind the front armor plate and to the weapon platform. In a third embodiment, the tripod has one leg fixed to the base of the weapon stand and two legs welded to a weld plate behind the front armor panel to support the weapon platform. In a fourth embodiment, a hood projects from the front armor plate with a front leg of the tripod fixed to the base at a location within the hood and rear legs of the tripod fixed to the base.

Abstract: A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment.

Abstract: A tripod assembly having multiple interchangeable accessories for use in supporting a firearm or other device includes mounting couplers for releasably securing the assembly to an attachment point on a device to be supported, such as the forearm of a rifle, mounting brackets that are not affixed to the device to be supported, and threaded fasteners adapted for connection to standard threaded sockets for supporting devices such as cameras, spotting scopes and the like. The tripod assembly has a substantially planar, generally triangular tripod base including three sides terminating in, and defining, first, second and third vertices carrying respective first, second and third telescoping support legs.

Abstract: A gas operating system for a firearm comprises a gas block defining a cylinder, a discharge gas vent coupled to the cylinder near a proximal end of the cylinder and a discharge gas inlet configured for pneumatic coupling with the barrel of a firearm near the proximal end of the cylinder. A piston in the cylinder is movable from a rest position distal of the discharge gas vent and the discharge gas inlet against the action of a return spring by discharge gas from a barrel of a firearm pneumatically coupled to the discharge gas inlet. A regulator is pneumatically coupled to the discharge gas vent to selectively control the flow of discharge gas from the discharge gas vent to modulate a volume of discharge gas advancing the piston. A diffuser may be provided pneumatically coupled to the regulator for diffusing any audible or visual report.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston machine, in particular a swash ring compressor or swash plate compressor, with pistons which are received so as to be movable in a reciprocating manner in cylinder spaces of a cylinder block with a cylinder head made from a material of lower strength such as aluminum material and which are driven by a driving mechanism which is arranged in a driving mechanism housing part made from a material of higher strength such as steel material. The driving mechanism housing part made from the material of higher strength is fastened to the cylinder block which is made from a material of lower strength such as aluminum material.

Abstract: A piston has a piston body extending along a central axis. The piston body has an upper crown portion and a lower crown portion. The upper crown portion has an upper combustion wall and an at least one annular upper rib depending from the upper combustion wall to a free end. The lower crown portion has at least one annular lower rib extending to a free end that is fixed to the at least one upper rib and an inner gallery floor extending radially inwardly relative to the at least one lower rib. The upper crown portion has an upper post depending from the upper combustion wall along the central axis to a free end. The lower crown portion has a lower post extending upwardly from the inner gallery floor along the central axis to a free. Together, the upper post and the lower post form a labyrinth passage.

Abstract: A CO2 recovery apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes: a CO2 absorber that brings flue gas containing CO2 into contact with CO2 absorbing liquid to reduce CO2 in the flue gas; a regenerator that reduces CO2 in CO2 absorbing liquid (rich solvent) that has absorbed the CO2 in the CO2 absorber to regenerate the CO2 absorbing liquid, so that the regenerated absorbing liquid (lean solvent), having CO2 reduced in the regenerator, is reused in the CO2 absorber; a first compressor to a fourth compressor that compress the CO2 gas released from the regenerator; and an O2 reducing apparatus arranged between the second compressor and a second cooler to reduce O2 in the CO2 gas.

Abstract: A gas separation apparatus comprising: a first chamber; a second chamber, separated from the first chamber by a porous partition; a first inlet for conveying a mixture of components to the first chamber; a first outlet for discharging the remainder of the mixture of components after at least part of the first component has been removed from the first chamber; a second inlet for conveying a sweeping component into the second chamber; a second outlet for discharging a mixture of sweeping component and diffused first component from the second chamber, and a pressure equilibrating device connecting and mediating between the first and the second chamber; and a separation process using the separation apparatus.

Abstract: Toxic substances such as heavy metals are extracted from a medium using a sorbent composition. The sorbent composition is derived by sulfidation of red mud, which contains hydrated ferric oxides derived from the Bayer processing of bauxite ores. Exemplary sulfidizing compounds are H2S, Na2S, K2S, (NH4)2S, and CaSx. The sulfur content typically is from about 0.2 to about 10% above the residual sulfur in the red mud. Sulfidized red mud is an improved sorbent compared to red mud for most of the heavy metals tested (Hg, Cr, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Se, Th, and U). Unlike red mud, sulfidized red mud does not leach naturally contained metals. Sulfidized red mud also prevents leaching of metals when mixed with red mud. Mixtures of sulfidized red mud and red mud are more effective for sorbing other ions, such as As, Co, Mn, and Sr, than sulfidized red mud alone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for purifying gases, such as for example semiconductor process gases. The invention more particularly relates to fluid purification methods and systems having improved heat transfer capabilities and controls such that the purified fluid produced from the process contains reduced impurity levels and/or exhibits more uniform concentrations within the final product. In another aspect of the invention, the activation time for adsorbent beds used in such processes and systems can be reduced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating natural gas comprises a contactor having a manifold for spreading gas in the contactor vessel, a plurality of perforated plates above the manifold, a spray system for spraying a treating liquid into an upwardly rising column of gas and a liquid level controller for maintaining the treating liquid above the perforated plates. Gas and liquid from the contactor pass through a cooler and are then separated. A treating liquid regeneration system receives the treating liquid and flashes the liquid at low pressure to separate hydrocarbon gases, hydrocarbon liquid and treating liquid. The treating liquid is regenerated by heating and flashing off contaminant gases and is ultimately redelivered to the contactor.

Abstract: Devices and systems for capturing and removing accumulated gas bubbles in a liquid-carrying line wherein the device is an expanded double-layered chamber designed and adapted to be integrally placed within the flow pathway of a liquid-carrying line. The device allows insertion of tubes and wires through the device while in use without occlusion of the fluid flow path and without interruption of the bubble-removing function. The efficiency of the air venting and bubble-removing process is not dependent on the fluid flow rate under stable flow conditions, and the device works to remove air bubbles under a range of orientations.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a curable composition useful in the preparation of a gas separation membrane. The curable composition comprises a polyvinyl alcohol; an aliphatic polyamine; a polyglycidyl ether; and a salt of a C2 to C4 heterocyclic amino acid. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition comprising a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol comprising structural units derived from a polyglycidyl ether, a polyamine and the salt of a C2 to C4 heterocyclic amino acid. The compositions are useful in the preparation of gas separation membranes in which the C2 to C4 heterocyclic amino acid in the form of its salt functions as a mobile carrier of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a curable composition useful in the preparation of a gas separation membrane. The curable composition comprises a polyvinyl alcohol; an aliphatic polyamine; a polyglycidyl ether; and a salt of a C3-C5 amino cycloaliphatic acid. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition comprising a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol comprising structural units derived from a polyglycidyl ether, a polyamine and the salt of a C3 to C5 amino cycloaliphatic acid. The compositions are useful in the preparation of gas separation membranes in which the C3 to C5 amino cycloaliphatic acid in the form of its salt functions as a mobile carrier of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An oil separating device is provided with a first and a second separator element that are arranged parallel to one another and are positioned in a separate first and a second flow path, respectively. The oil/air stream to be cleaned is alternatingly introduced into the first flow path with the first separator element or into the second flow path provided with the second separator element.

Abstract: Provided are an indoor gas detecting apparatus and an indoor air purification system. The indoor gas detecting apparatus includes: a gas sensor unit composed of a plurality of gas sensors and a fine dust sensor; a controller controlling overall operations; a display unit; an alarm unit; and a communication unit transmitting/receiving data to/from an external apparatus. If a detected gas amount exceeds a predetermined permission level of each gas, the controller transmits an operation signal to an external automatic gas blocking apparatus or an external air purification apparatus so as to operate the automatic gas blocking apparatus or the air purification apparatus. Accordingly, not only fresh indoor air can be maintained but also an explosion or a fire can be prevented.

Abstract: An in-line heating device for a liquid food or beverage preparation machine in which liquid is circulated through the heating device and then guided into a brewing chamber. This heating device includes a thermoblock with a metal mass that incorporates an inlet, an outlet and a heating chamber extending therebetween to form a passage for guiding the liquid circulating through the mass, with the mass arranged to accumulate heat and to supply heat to the liquid; and one or more electric components that are rigidly secured onto or into the thermoblock and that are connected to a printed circuit board or a flex-print arranged to control the thermoblock. The electric components are rigidly connected to the printed circuit board or flex-print, in particular via rigid connector pins or blades or rigid plug and socket members.

Abstract: A beverage maker that includes a container having a bottom wall, side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to foam a container cavity and a lid. The bottom wall includes a drain opening to enable liquid to drain from the container cavity. The lid is designed to be movable between an open and closed position. The lid forms a cover over a top of the container cavity. The lid includes a filter rib that extends partially into the container cavity when the lid is in a closed position. A drain plug is provided to control a flow of liquid through the drain opening.

Abstract: A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system.

Abstract: The coffee machine according to the invention for the automatic preparation of coffee or espresso comprises a housing (1) with the components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee as well as the components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam. The housing (1) is subdivided by means of a partition (6) into two compartments (8, 9), namely a front compartment (8), which is intended to accommodate the components for the preparation and dispensing of coffee, and a rear compartment (9) which is intended to contain the carrier element (7). The components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam are arranged in the carrier element (7). By virtue of the partition (6) there is a thermal separation and shielding between the two compartments (8, 9) on the one hand and, on the other hand, to a great extent, also a dry-moist separation. This modular structure substantially eases and simplifies the assembly and service tasks on the coffee machine.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus includes a tank defining an inner compartment having an inlet end for receiving food product and an outlet end for discharging food product, an open-top screen mounted within the compartment and positioned relative to the tank in a first position, and a rotatable auger mounted such that at least a portion of the auger is within the screen for advancing food product within the tank from the inlet end of the tank toward the outlet end.

Abstract: The specification relates to the commercial preparation of fried foods. Debris from the fried food sloughs off the batter or coating and remains in the fry pot and bum. The burnt food imparts off tastes to the food and decreases the service life of the fry oil. Furthermore, the debris block discharge port of the fry pot making it difficult to change the fry oil and can present a safety hazard. The present invention provides a means to reduce the amount of debris remaining in the fry oil after every fry load. Thus lengthening the service life of the fry oil and preventing clogging of the discharge port.

Abstract: A utensil for containing foodstuffs, applicable to cooking in a microwave oven, including a receptacle made of an elastomer material with an access opening and a cover for covering the access opening. The receptacle is formed by one or more walls including a bottom wall in elongated channel shape and opening edges defining the access opening at a height greater than the bottom. The bottom wall includes reinforcing ribs projecting outwardly from an outer surface thereof and providing supports leaving most of the outer surface of the bottom wall exposed to the surrounding atmosphere when the receptacle is on a support surface. The bottom wall is connected at its ends to end walls determining respective end opening edges configured to support lids.

Abstract: A smoker box for a cooking grill is formed to fit between and be supported by adjacent parallel heat deflector bars of the cooking grill. The open top of the smoker box is preferably covered with a perforated lid that can be removably placed onto or hingedly connected to the top of the smoker box.

Abstract: A temperature control unit for an electronic component and a handler apparatus, which are excellent in responsibility during cooling and heating, is obtained. The temperature control unit for an electronic component includes a cooling cycle device having a refrigerant passage circulating through a compressor, a condenser, an expander, and an evaporator; a thermally conductive block having an outer surface capable of coming in contact with the electronic component that is an object to be temperature-controlled, where an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface is placed opposite to the outer surface so as to be brought in contact with or apart from the evaporator; at least one first heater for heating the thermally conductive block; and a compressed air feeding circuit for feeding compressed air between facing surfaces of the evaporator and the thermally conductive block to part them.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an improved instant lottery ticket with a graphic overprint applied by offset lithography, and the instant lottery ticket made accordingly, are provided, whereby the superior quality visual images produced by lithographic printing may be obtained for the marketing advantage of the lottery ticket. A substrate comprises a secure area having variable (e.g. game) data printed therein and a graphic area. The secure area is hidden by a non-graphic overprint layer which covers it, comprising scratch-off layers. A graphic overprint layer is applied over the non-graphic overprint layer by means of offset lithographic printing. The non-graphic overprint layer is prepared in such a manner as to provide a sufficiently thin and smooth, and having the appropriate rheology and pH characteristics, for compatibility with graphic overprinting by offset lithography.

Abstract: An improved process for producing flexographic printing plates using a digital workflow is described. After creating an in-situ digital mask over the photopolymerizable layer, the photopolymerizable layer is exposed to actinic radiation through the mask layer in a reduced oxygen environment. After subsequent development, the resulting relief printing form is composed of flat topped dots with crisp edges and steep bevel angles that can be used to print directly on corrugated materials.

Abstract: A coating designed to transfer on impact from a ballistic projectile onto a target. Due to the many possible applications for which this might find use, it has been designed to allow as open-ended a range of application as possible by separating the requirements of the marking system from the requirements of the projectile substrate. To this end the coating is designed to be applied to a wide range of materials and shapes. The coating itself is therefore independent of whatever carrier it is coated onto which allows the carrier to be selected for its own suitability for the application rather than conditional upon compatibility with the marking system.

Abstract: A projectile structured to be discharged from a firearm includes a body having a nose portion and a tail portion separable from one another when the projectile strikes a target. The body further includes an interface disposed intermediate opposite ends of the body of the projectile structured to removably interconnect the nose and tail portions. Separation of the nose and tail portions such as when striking a soft tissue is caused by the tumbling of the projectile and the cooperative structuring of the interface to facilitate separation of the nose and tail portions. The interface is disposed, dimensioned and structured to define the primary area of contact of the projectile body with the rifling or interior surface of the barrel of the firearm. Another embodiment includes one of the nose or tail portions structured to contain a supplemental payload that is carried to the target upon discharge of the firearm.