Abstract: A valve system for collection and removal of condensation from a gas-pressurized fluid system. In one embodiment a single valve is used, having inlet, outlet and condensate collection ports and a valve body capable of movement between a position which connects the inlet port to the condensate collection port and a position which connects the condensate collection port to the outlet port. The valve is formed such that the inlet port is not connected to the outlet port while the valve is moved between the two positions, so that the pressurized system is not depressurized. A second embodiment uses two coupled valves replacing the single valve.

Abstract: An anti entrapment fail safe drain having a drain cover for partially covering an influent opening; a pressurized supply line; and a nozzle assembly in communication with the pressurized supply line and mounted within a drain sump. The nozzle assembly is for directing a pressurized liquid in a pattern over a surface of the drain cover when the drain cover and the nozzle are immersed in the liquid such that a portion of the liquid above the pattern or objects suspended in standing liquid can not be pulled directly toward the drain cover through a drain inlet opening. The drain also has an effluent opening for connecting to the drain sump arranged such that the liquid flows into a pipe in a first direction. The pressurized supply line is arranged inside the pipe for returning the liquid to the nozzle assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.

Abstract: A device for detecting leaks of fluids includes means for metering flow of a fluid towards a premises, shut-off means for the fluid, operable between a delivery configuration of the fluid and a closed configuration to allow/prevent its transit towards the premises, and a management and control unit, able to act in conjunction with the metering means of the flow and to send a signal to the shut-off means to switch from the delivery to the closed configuration. The management and control unit comprises enabling means, able to allow or prevent the signal to be sent to the shut-off means. The device comprises, in addition, means for detecting the presence of a user in the premises, operatively connected to the enabling means in such a way that these allow the signal to be sent to the switch if the presence detector means detect the absence of the user in the premises.

Abstract: A device and a method of controlling fluid flow are provided. The method includes providing a moving fluid including a fluid flow characteristic; providing a fluid control device including a fluid control surface; providing a mechanism applies a force to the fluid to cause the fluid to temporarily contact the fluid control surface of the fluid control device; and causing the fluid to interact with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device using the mechanism such that the fluid flow characteristic of the fluid after interacting with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device is different from the fluid flow characteristic of the fluid before interaction with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device.

Abstract: The invention relates in one embodiment to an extension for a sump assembly covering a main drain of a swimming pool or spa that prevents suction entrapment. More specifically, the invention relates to a sump extension having a frame, a plate defining a plurality of openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate. In another embodiment the invention relates to a sump assembly for a main drain of a swimming pool or spa, and more specifically, to a sump assembly having a sump, a conduit passing through the sump, a frame, a plate defining openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate.

Abstract: A device comprising: a sub-base having a first end, a second end, a top side (310), a left side, a right side and a width, a first (324), second (326), and third passageway (328) formed in the sub-base where the first, second, and third passageway run from the left side through to the right side; a first (446) and second opening (448) formed in the second end; a first, second, third, fourth and fifth slot (314, 316, 318, 320, 322) formed in a row in the top side of the sub-base where a long axis of the slots run from the right side towards the left side and where the first slot (314) couples to the first passageway (324), the third slot (318) couples to the second passageway (326), and the fifth slot (322) couples to the third passageway (328); a means for smoothly directing fluid flow from the second opening (448) to the second slot (316); a means for smoothly directing fluid flow from the first opening (446) to the fourth slot (320).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the supply of special gas, that can be mounted on a gas cylinder and comprises: a multi-function unit housing a fluid circuit comprising a single high-pressure regulator; a purge system consisting of three low-pressure valves; a means for fluidic connection towards the inner space of a cylinder; and an outlet enabling equipment to be supplied with gas. The invention is characterised in that the high-pressure regulator is arranged upstream of the purge system.

Abstract: A draining valve for draining the boiler may include a first port connected to a pressurized tank, a second port connected to an output tube, a third port connected to the boiler, and a control valve to selectively connect the pressurized tank to the boiler and to connect the boiler to the output tube. The first port may be adapted to be closed while the third port is open, and the first port may be adapted to be opened while the third port is closed. The second port may be opened while the first port is closed, and the second port may be open while the first port is open. The central valve may include a central passageway, and the central valve may include a traverse passageway. The first port may selectively connect to the traverse passageway, and the third port may selectively connect to the traverse passageway. The second port may connect to the central passageway.

Abstract: A tapered face whose hole diameter is gradually reduced toward a riding-on direction is formed at a valve-seat end of a supply valve seat or an discharge valve seat where a seal member of a spool slides and rides onto from a side with a low fluid pressure to a side with a high fluid pressure, while the other valve-seat end is kept as a cylindrical surface with a constant hole diameter, by which two tapered faces are formed in a valve hole, and an inner diameter of a portion located between the two tapered faces of the valve hole is formed equal to an inner diameter of a small diameter end of the tapered face, while an inner diameter of a portion located on a hole end side rather than the two tapered faces of the valve hole is formed equal to or larger than the inner diameter of a large diameter end of the tapered face.

Abstract: A modular microfluidic system comprising a base substrate, a plurality of microfluidic assembly blocks, and an adhesive component is provided. Each individual microfluidic assembly block defines a channel and has a sidewall defining an aperture into the channel. When the plurality of microfluidic assembly blocks are arranged on the base substrate, the aperture into the channel of one microfluidic assembly block aligns with the aperture of another microfluidic assembly block with the channels thereof connected along a plane parallel to the base substrate thereby forming a channel network defined by the plurality of microfluidic assembly blocks. The subject invention also provides a method of assembling a microfluidic device. The method comprising the steps of providing the base substrate, providing the plurality of microfluidic assembly blocks, and arranging the plurality of microfluidic assembly blocks on the base substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying tension to flexible items, including wire, barbed wire, cable, or rope, are described herein. A stationary clamping member is fixedly attached to a first end of a guide bar, extending outwardly therefrom, while a non-stationary clamping member is movably mounted to and extending outward from the guide bar substantially parallel to the stationary clamping member. The free end of a first flexible item is secured in the stationary clamping member, while the free end of a second flexible item is secured in the non-stationary clamping member. A tensioning assembly, such as a ratchet-like assembly engaging notches in the guide bar, is used to move the non-stationary clamping member away from the stationary clamping member, thereby tensioning one or both flexible items. Once the flexible items have been tensioned, they can be twisted together to form a connection without losing tension.

Abstract: The transfer device for transferring a fluid from a container having a body with an open first end and a piston within the body, the transfer device comprising an outer housing which is designed to receive a cartridge assembly which includes the container, the plunger rod aligned with the piston in the body, a spring position to drive the plunger rod in a direction towards the piston, a retractor to move the plunger rod from an activated position wherein the spring is extended to a non-activated position wherein the spring is compressed, and an actuator to permit the spring to be released to drive the plunger rod to move the piston within the container body. Typically, the device is used for transferring fluid from one container to a further container.

Abstract: A refueling valve assembly is a pressure-activated valve that allows a flow of fluid, for example, fluid fuel, into the fuel reservoir. A fuel inlet port allows for the fluid fuel to be introduced into the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a compressible member having a first sealing position and a second fueling position, where the compressible member is more compressed in the second fueling position than the first sealing position. The compressible member is sealingly coupled with the fuel inlet port when the compressible member is in the first sealing position.

Abstract: A fixture includes a router guide portion having a router support surface and a workpiece support surface, a drill guide portion having a drill bit member, an opening adjacent the router guide portion and the drill guide portion for accepting a workpiece, and a clamping portion. The clamping portion includes a clamping member for securing the workpiece to the router guide portion.

Abstract: A method for annealing a strip of steel having a variable thickness in its length direction with at least thicker and thinner sections, wherein the strip has been cold rolled to form the thicker and thinner sections, one thicker and one thinner section having a length of at most a few meter. The annealing is performed by continuous annealing.

Abstract: A nanocarbide precipitation strengthened ultrahigh-strength, corrosion resistant, structural steel possesses a combination of strength and corrosion resistance comprising in combination, by weight, about: 0.1 to 0.3% carbon (C), 8 to 17% cobalt (Co), 0 to 10% nickel (Ni), 6 to 12% chromium (Cr), less than 1% silicon (Si), less than 0.5% manganese (Mn), and less than 0.15% copper (Cu), with additives selected from the group comprising about: less than 3% molybdenum (Mo), less than 0.3% niobium (Nb), less than 0.8% vanadium (V), less than 0.2% tantalum (Ta), less than 3% tungsten (W), and combinations thereof, with additional additives selected from the group comprising about: less than 0.2% titanium (Ti), less than 0.2% lanthanum (La) or other rare earth elements, less than 0.15% zirconium (Zr), less than 0.005% boron (B), and combinations thereof, impurities of less than about: 0.02% sulfur (S), 0.012% phosphorus (P), 0.015% oxygen (O) and 0.

Abstract: The present invention features a high-strength and light TWIP steel sheet which can be used to manufacture vehicle body parts, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: There is provided a high-strength steel plate having acicular ferrite and bainite as a main microstructure and an austenite/martensite (M & A) as a second phase under the control of a cooling rate above the austenite transformation temperature. The high-strength steel plate comprises: carbon (C): 0.03 to 0.10 wt %, silicon (Si): 0.1 to 0.4 wt %, manganese (Mn): 1.8 wt % or less, nickel (Ni): 1.0 wt % or less, titanium (Ti): 0.005 to 0.03 wt %, niobium (Nb): 0.02 to 0.10 wt %, aluminum (Al): 0.01 to 0.05 wt %, calcium (Ca): 0.006 wt % or less, nitrogen (N): 0.001 to 0.006 wt %, phosphorus (P): 0.02 wt % or less, sulfur (S): 0.005 wt % or less, and the balance of iron (Fe) and other inevitable impurities.

Abstract: A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is methoxy carbonyl-5 amino tetrazole. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition, containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant composition 12, within a gas generator 10. The gas generator 10 may be contained within a gas generating system 200 such as an airbag inflator 10 or seat belt assembly 150, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system 180.

Abstract: A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R3—R1—R2, wherein R1 is a benzene ring with nitro substitution, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—C bond to the benzene ring, and R3 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—C bond to the benzene ring. Other fuels used in the gas generant compositions of the present invention include methylene bi(tetrazole); and 2,3-bis(tetrazolo) pyrazine. A method of making the compound is also provided. Gas generant compositions 12 containing these fuels are provided within a gas generator 10. The gas generator 10 may be contained within a gas generating system 200 such as an airbag inflator 10 or seat belt assembly 150, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system 180.

Abstract: A blasting agent comprised of an ammonium nitrate component and an organic carbonaceous fuel component. The ammonium nitrate component includes ammonium nitrate crystals having a particle size of from about 1 to about 500 microns and further includes one or more crystal habit modifiers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for determining the sensitive or insensitive nature of a crystalline hexogen. Said process comprises: the formulation of said crystalline hexogen in a matrix; the analysis of a sample of said matrix charged with said crystalline hexogen by differential scanning calorimetry; said matrix consisting essentially of at least one liquid polymer that is suitable for the formulation of binders for energetic materials charged with nitro organic explosives; and of at least one adsorbent for the volatile organic compounds, which is stable at the operating temperature of the analysis and which has low affinity for water. The present invention also relates to the crystalline hexogen in such a matrix.

Abstract: A cover for a camera that is mounted to the camera adjacent the camera lens. An exemplary embodiment includes a ring mounted to the camera and a second ring mounted to the first ring. A bag is captured between the first ring and the second ring, and the bag includes a closure proximate an opening for receiving the camera. Embodiments may include a tear-away portion temporarily covering the camera lens. The camera cover may be utilized in an operating room to permit photography within the sterile field, for example.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes at least three belts arranged on a tire-radial-direction outer side of a carcass and a belt edge cushion arranged between a tire-width-direction outer end portion of a second belt that is secondly arranged from the tire-radial-direction outer side and a tire-width-direction outer end portion of a third belt that is thirdly arranged. The second belt is curved to a tire-radial-direction inner side in an area of the belt edge cushion in a tire width direction. A tire-width direction outer end of a first belt that is firstly arranged from the tire-radial-direction outer side is provided in a position close to a tire-width-direction inner end of the belt edge cushion in the tire width direction.

Abstract: In a process for building tyres, a carcass structure which includes at least one carcass ply and a belt structure, is formed. Manufacture of the belt structure includes: forming a first portion of at least one cushion insert through spiralling of a continuous elongated element; forming at least one first belt layer in a radially external position to the first portion in such a manner that the first portion axially projects from one of the axially opposite side edges of the first belt layer, forming a second portion of the cushion insert through spiralling of a continuous elongated element in a radially external position to the side edge of the first belt layer and to a stretch of the first portion projecting from the side edge itself, so as to enclose the side edge between the first and second portions of the cushion insert.

Abstract: Static electricity in a vehicle is discharged to a road surface without deteriorating uniformity. Tread rubber 2G includes base portion 9 made of a non-conductive rubber which is disposed radially inward and extends continuously from one tread edge e1 side to the other tread edge e2 side, cap portion 10 made of a non-conductive rubber and disposed radially outward of the base portion 9 to form ground-contacting surface 2a, and conductive portion 11 made of a conductive rubber and having one end exposed on the ground-contacting surface 2a and the other end connected to sidewall rubber 3G electrically conductive with a rim when the tire is mounted on the rim. The cap portion 10 are divided into right and left and includes first cap portion 10A and second cap portion 10B.

Abstract: Apparatus for ejecting objects from a tire tread include, in particular embodiments, a pair of adjacent ground-engaging elements, each element including a ground-engaging contact surface; a groove separating the pair of ground-engaging elements, the groove having a base and a pair of opposing sidewalls spaced apart by a groove width; a sipe having a particular size, and located in communication with a portion of the groove extending between the pair of ground-engaging elements; and, an ejector associated with the sipe, the ejector comprising a projection that extends within the groove.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying a repair patch to a damaged portion of a tire, the steps of the method including removably positioning the patch in a repair position overlapping the damaged portion, pulling a tab to remove a protective sheet to uncover at least a portion of the bonding surface while the patch is in contact with the tire, and pressing the uncovered bonding surface into contact with the tire.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tyre for vehicle wheels, includes the following steps: a) building a carcass structure; b) building a belt structure; c) building a tread band; wherein at least one of the carcass structure, belt structure and tread band includes a tubular structure of elastomeric material; and d) shaping the carcass structure into a toroidal conformation to associate it with at least said belt structure by exerting a radial deformation force directed from the inside to the outside of the carcass structure. The method includes the following step, during execution of at least one of steps a), b) and c): e) building the tubular structure in such a manner that the profile thereof, along its circumferential extension, has such a starting thickness that the deformed tubular structure following step d) has a substantially uniform thickness.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes: a decorative portion formed on an external surface of a sidewall portion so as to extend in a tire circumferential direction, wherein the decorative portion including: a first belt decorative portion having a first ridge arrangement density and a first ridge inclination direction; and a second belt decorative portion having a second ridge arrangement density that is lower than the first ridge arrangement density and a second ridge inclination direction that is different from the first ridge inclination direction, wherein the first belt decorative portion and the second belt decorative portion are disposed to be adjacent to each other in a tire radial direction to share a boundary, and wherein 10% or more of the ridges of the first belt decorative portion are formed to be discontinuous with the ridges of the second belt decorative portion at the boundary.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for securing a solid-state light source on a base includes a laser emitter, an adjustment member, a photo sensor, and a drive member. The solid-state light source has a light source surface and a central axis. The base has a supporting surface, which includes plane regions. The laser emitter is configured for generating a laser beam to an imaginary reference surface. The adjustment member is configured for adjusting an orientation of the base to have a selected plane coaxial with the imaginary reference surface and reflect the laser beam. The photo sensor is configured for sensing an intensity of the laser beam. The drive member is configured for moving the solid-state light source toward until the light source surface of the solid-state light source is attached to the selected plane region immediately with the central axis thereof being coaxial with the imaginary normal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ceramic substrate including silicon in which the concentration of a silicon oxide and a silicon composite oxide in the surface thereof is less than or equal to 2.7 Atom %.

Abstract: In the general building and furniture industries, but notably in naval and yacht applications, the problem arises to reinforce, or to give other desired physical properties to materials, e.g. stone, used as linings or coverings. This problem is actually well solved for planar slabs. This invention discloses a method for solving the problem also in the case of non planar slabs, completing and giving general use and application to this technology. The invention teaches how to make it possible, by destructuring the reinforcing material, for it to match the form of the internal surface of the non planar stone slab to be reinforced; and, by restructuring and strongly binding it to the internal surface of the stone slab, to confer to the same the desired properties. For a lightweight and strong solution, a cellular structure (honeycomb) is recommended; for improving other physical properties, other materials like polyurethane foams can be used.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a bonding material to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the bonding material. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.

Abstract: A method of restoring a section of a composite having a honeycomb bonded to a perforated skin includes the steps of separating a first honeycomb from the perforated skin to expose a portion of the perforated skin, inserting pins through perforations in the perforated skin, extending the pins through a repair material, attaching the repair material to the exposed portion of the perforated skin, and attaching a second honeycomb to the repair material. The method may include removing material from the exposed portion of the perforated skin, prior to inserting pins through the perforations, to create a more even bonding surface for attaching the repair material.

Abstract: A repair patch for repairing radial tires that reduces the size of a bulge as typically appears in the sidewall of a repaired radial tire. The patch includes a ply package having a first reinforcement ply and a second reinforcement ply superimposed on the first reinforcement ply. The first reinforcement ply package comprises a tissue of first reinforcement cords that are arranged in a radial direction while the second reinforcement play comprises a tissue of second reinforcement cords that are arranged essentially in a 0 degrees direction. The patch of particular embodiments may further include a top cushion gum layer and a bottom cushion gum layer, wherein the ply package is interposed between the top and bottom cushion gum layers. Also included are methods for using the repair patch to repair radial tires.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are media feeding assemblies and methods of making a roll of a media feeding assembly. The method can include providing a soluble carbon nanotube composition, providing a first elastomeric rubber composition, and mixing the soluble carbon nanotube composition with the first elastomeric rubber composition to form a composite rubber composition, such that the soluble carbon nanotubes are substantially uniformly dispersed in the composite rubber composition. The method can also include applying the composite rubber composition to a mold and curing the composite rubber composition to form a composite rubber tire, such that the substantially uniformly dispersed soluble carbon nanotubes in the composite rubber tire provide at least about 10% decrease in wear.

Abstract: A method of mounting a grip jacket to a handlebar includes the steps of sleeving an elongated detachable bagging onto a handlebar, the detachable bagging having a closed first end and a closed second end for preventing the handlebar from entering an inside of the detachable bagging, by making the first end be stopped against a distal end of the handlebar and then gradually pushing the detachable bagging toward the handlebar until the detachable bagging fully covers the handlebar; mounting a grip jacket onto the detachable bagging in such a way that the detachable bagging is located between the grip jacket and the handlebar and the second end is exposed outside; and finally drawing the detachable bagging to remove it from the handlebar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.

Abstract: A linered tape applicator is described. The applicator includes a tensioning wheel having a peripheral surface, a tape path, and liner path. The tape path has a tape feed portion extending to the peripheral surface, a tape wrap portion forming a first wrap angle relative to the peripheral surface, and a tape applying portion extending from the peripheral surface to a tape applicator roll. The liner path includes a linered-tape portion corresponding to the tape path, a liner wrap portion forming a second wrap angle relative to the peripheral surface, a liner tensioning portion extending from the tape applicator roll to the liner wrap portion, and liner rewind portion extending from the liner wrap portion to a liner rewind.

Abstract: A method for making absorbent articles such as diapers and training pants having a pocket for receiving a removable core component is provided. Absorbent articles having removable absorbent core components are further provided. A method for manufacturing an absorbent article comprises providing a wearer facing portion and a garment facing portion, and providing a first absorbent core component with either the wearer facing portion or the garment facing portion. The wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion are associated such that an openable chassis pocket is formed there between, the wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion being separable to create an access opening to the openable chassis pocket for receiving a replaceable absorbent core component.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing laminated bamboo sliver lumber, comprising steps of: selecting and using the bamboo outer slivers obtained from a bamboo and having an air dry density no less than about 0.95 g/cm3 and removing siliceous and wax layers thereon to obtain bamboo slivers having a width of about 1-4 mm. Drying the bamboo slivers to a moisture content of about 6-15%, machining the dried bamboo slivers to a thickness of about 0.5-3.5 mm and a width of about 5-22 mm, then dehumidifying the bamboo slivers to a moisture content of about 3-10%. Applying a glue to the bamboo slivers in which a ratio of the glue to an absolute dry weight of the bamboo slivers may be about 3-16%. A arranging the glued bamboo slivers with their width direction consistent with the vertical direction, then pressing the arranged bamboo slivers and curing the glue under a side pressure of about 3-15 MPa and a top pressure of about 1-6 MPa.

Abstract: A lateral pipe that intersects a main pipe is lined using a lateral pipe-lining material having a tubular resin-absorbing material impregnated with a curable resin and having a flange formed at one end thereof. The flange of the lateral pipe-lining material is disposed on an expandable flange-pressing implement, and an adhesive is applied onto the flange. Hot water is fed to the flange-pressing implement to expand and press the flange against the periphery of the lateral pipe opening of the main pipe. The hot water thus fed also heats and cures the adhesive on the flange to secure it to the periphery of the lateral pipe opening of the main pipe. The drainage performance of the main pipe can be improved because a gap does not form between the flange of the lateral pipe-lining material and the periphery of the lateral pipe opening of the main pipe, and neither underground water nor earth or sand flows into the main pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed are a reactive hot melt adhesive composition having no problem in the initial adhesive strength, the adhesive strength obtained after moisture curing, stringiness and the like, and a method for producing the same. In the method, 1 to 50 parts by mass of a polymer (A), which is obtained by polymerization of a monomer composition including a vinyl monomer having a carboxyl group and a vinyl monomer having an epoxy group and has the equivalent ratio of the carboxyl group to the epoxy group in the range of 1/100 to 100/1, is mixed with 99 to 50 parts by mass in total of a polyisocyanate (B) and a polyol (C) so that the amount of the isocyanate group can become 1.1 to 10 moles relative to 1 mole of the hydroxyl group of the polyol (C), the sum of the components (A) to (C) being 100 parts by mass, and the resulting mixture is heated and mixed.

Abstract: A plasma processing system includes a processing chamber provided with a plasma generation unit for applying radio-frequency power to supplied processing gas to generate plasma and a stage for holding workpieces, and a control computer for generating plasma in accordance with preset processing conditions to sequentially apply plasma processing to the workpieces and also for sequentially collecting system parameter values each of which represents a state of the plasma processing. The computer is provided with a record unit for storing, in every predetermined period, a frequency that each of the collected system parameter values deviates from a preset reference value, an occurrence rate calculation unit for calculating, based on the frequency, an occurrence rate that the each of the system parameter values deviates from the reference value, and a comparison unit for comparing the occurrence rate with a preset reference value to diagnose a state of the system.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a long electric discharge path is formed, and a workpiece is irradiated with an atmospheric plasma of a long rectangular area. An argon flow at a first gas outlet forms argon plasma by high-frequency electric power between the first and second electrodes, and the plasma is jetted as an auxiliary plasma in the longitudinal direction from the left end of a primary plasma-generating zone. Another argon flow at a second gas outlet forms argon plasma by high-frequency electric power between the third and fourth electrodes, and the plasma is jetted as an auxiliary plasma in the longitudinal direction from the right end of the primary plasma-generating zone. When high-frequency electric power is applied to the first and third electrodes, electric discharge occurs between two argon plasmas flowing from both ends of the primary plasma-generating zone. Through the electric discharge, the discharge state is maintained in the entire primary plasma-generating zone.

Abstract: The applicator portion of a linered tape applicator is described. The applicator portion includes an applicator roll, a first idler roll positioned in a tape path prior to the applicator roll and a second idler roll positioned in a liner path subsequent to the applicator roll. The applicator roll, the first idler roll, and the second idler roll are coupled to a raising mechanism. The raising mechanism is selected such that when the applicator roll is raised by a distance X, the first idler roll and the second idler roll are raised by one-half X.

Abstract: Provided is a system for manufacturing an optical display unit and a feed mechanism, which can well prevent an optical film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer from being peeled from a release film. A pressure-sensitive adhesive type sheet material, wherein the optical film and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (film main body (F)) are cut without cutting a release film (F12, F22) which is laminated to the optical film with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in between, is fed along a feed path (12A, 22A). A press member (200) is arranged at a position opposed to a bent portion or a curved portion in the feed path (12A, 22A). Since the film main body (F) which is peeled from the release film (F12, F22) can be pressed to the release film (F12, F22) by the press member (200), the film main body (F) can be well prevented from being peeled from the release film (F12, F22).

Abstract: A system for manufacturing an optical display device having an optical display unit and an optical film bonded thereto and including a polarizing plate, the system including: a first cutting and bonding unit which performs a process including unwinding a long sheet material from a first roll of the long sheet material, wherein the long sheet material includes a first optical film, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release film laminated in this order; a second cutting and bonding unit which performs a process including unwinding a long sheet material from a second roll of the long sheet material, wherein the long sheet material includes a second optical film, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release film laminated in this order; and a turning unit which turns the optical display unit to the direction of bonding in the other cutting and bonding unit.