Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating off CO2 from a gas stream, wherein in a second step the CO2 is removed from the CO2-absorbing agent by means of phase separation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electric precipitator including at least one high voltage electrode including a pair of film members made of a non-conductive material and attached to each other and an electrode layer disposed between the pair of film members, and at least one low voltage electrode disposed alternately with the at least one high voltage electrode such that that the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode are separated from each other. Support members made of an insulating member to maintain separation of the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode from each other are mounted on one of the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter cassette magazine and an apparatus for sequentially gathering fine particles using the same, in which a ‘filter cassette not having gathered fine particles yet,’ is received from a first magazine and the received filter cassette is transferred to a lower portion of an upper filter holder, the ‘filter cassette not having gather fine particles yet’ is pushed up toward the upper filter holder by lifting a lower filter holder so as to gather fine particles from outside, the ‘filter cassette having gathered fine particles’ is transferred to a lower portion of a second magazine, and the ‘filter cassette having gathered fine particles’ is pushed up and stored into the second magazine by lifting a push rod. Therefore, it is possible to implement simple maintenance and management, reduction in malfunction, and reduction in parts for machines and equipment.

Abstract: The invention substantially relates to the distillery industry.

Abstract: A device for the non-deleterious, passive aging of wine wherein the interior of the semi-permeable wall of the aging container, which provides the interface between the wine and the atmosphere, has a substantially larger interface area per unit volume of wine than does that of the prior art device. The device employs a polyhedron shaped aging container or vessel having a volumetric capacity of greater than 30 gallons; and, a relationship (ratio) of the interior surface area of the container to the volume of the container from 0.33 square inches to 1.0 cubic inch to 4.0 square inches to 1.0 cubic inch. In one advantageous embodiment, the container is a rectangular hexahedron. In another advantageous embodiment, the container is a trapezoidal hexahedron.

Abstract: A beverage filter cartridge having a cup, a filter, a lid and at least one beverage ingredient is provided where the cup and lid are sealed together to form an interior chamber which is separated into a first and second compartments by the filter, which is preferably basket or cone shaped, and a beverage ingredient such as coffee is contained inside first compartment, and at least one of the cup, lid and filter contains calcium carbonate in an amount effective to either improve the ability of beverage makers to pierce the cup or to provide a means for the cartridge to absorb CO2 emitted by the ingredient thereby reducing the hold time to packing and reducing the number of defective cartridges.

Abstract: A beverage machine having a beverage brewing unit for receiving a single-serve capsule and including a capsule holding assembly for holding a capsule in a position during insertion by gravity of the capsule in the brewing unit; and a water injection assembly for at least partially enclosing the capsule and providing water in the capsule. The capsule holding part forms a front part of the unit and is mounted to the capsule injection assembly in a manner to be displaceable along a substantially horizontal path whereas the water injection assembly is located in a rear fixed part of the unit. The beverage machine has an outermost casing. One of these brewing unit assemblies can be moved or telescoped out or through this casing for inserting/removing the ingredient capsule and retracted into the outermost casing for bringing the brewing unit into its capsule extraction configuration.

Abstract: Pot-like container which is open at the top and has a flange-like rim which surrounds the opening and projects outwards, wherein a filter (2) is arranged on the inside of the container (1), the upper face of the flange-like rim (5) is provided with an adhesive surface (6) on which an annular cover (7) is removably arranged, and a lid (9) for closing the container (1) is pivotably arranged in the region of the upper rim of the container (1).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a teapot with supple spout, including a teapot body, a supple spout, and a lid. Through assembling a supple spout onto a teapot body, a classical teapot will have a spout not easily chipped or broken. Besides, the teapot according to this application comprises a design at the upper and the lower parts of the teapot body, so that the teapots can be stacked up for saving space.

Abstract: Provided is a drink preparation machine with an outer housing, which contains at least one ventilation element for ventilating an interior which is enclosed by the outer housing. In order to reduce the likelihood of penetration by dust, water and/or small objects, to allow simple and quick cleaning with reduced use of detergents and to achieve energy-saving operation of the drink preparation machine, the at least one ventilation element can be actuated to open and close.

Abstract: A baking article is provided that includes a substantially rectangular baking surface; a walled portion surrounding the baking surface, wherein the topmost region of the walled portion surrounding the baking surface is rolled downward and away from the baking surface to form a lip and define the outer edge of the tray; and a plurality of indentations formed in the walled portion surrounding the baking surface, wherein the plurality of indentations provides structural reinforcement to the baking tray.

Abstract: A type of grill in the present invention relates to a household cooking appliance. The grill in the present invention comprises an upper cover, a grilling pan, a heating pan, a hinge, a base and a stepped unit disposed on the left inside and right inside of said base respectively; upper cover, grilling pan, heating pan and hinge remain kept in the grill; The presented grill omits the back wall and the bottom wall of the base and simplifies the structure without reducing any grilling function.

Abstract: The present invention provides a premium-quality stockpot for deep frying, each of which possesses a design improvement engineered to prevent or catch overflows and spills of cooking oil. The present invention is equipped with a pair of sturdy handles welded on either side of the pot rim. The distinguishing novel feature of the Fry Safe Cauldron design lies not within the pot but around its rim. The Fry Safe Cauldron comprises a continuous rimmed shelf, apron, or tray, around its circumference. The bottom of this rim or shelf would be approximately 6 centimeters below the rim of the pot, and would thus serve to capture and retain any cooking oil which should escape, overflow, or be spilled over the rim of the Cauldron.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a food slicing device. In the present invention, the opening of the horizontal shell disposed horizontally is a material output port; a material-input tube is disposed on the upper part of the shell, and the material-input tube extends upward to form a material-input port; a cutter unit with the same direction to the opening disposed inside the horizontal shell; the rotating shaft protrudes out of the bottom of the shell; a protective cover is disposed on the material output port, whose ring is inserted in the material output port, and the top portion of said protective cover extends outward to form a tongue portion for covering up the opening of said material output port of the shell. So the problem that fingers of consumer are injured accidentally by rotating blade of the cutter is solved.

Abstract: A baling machine and method for forming a bale is disclosed. A sensor is positioned in the bailing chamber and is positioned to sense an area proximate the perimeter of the bale to determine if material is present, thereby determining if the bale is properly wrapped or not. When the bale is not properly wrapped, material is present in the area proximate the perimeter in which the sensor is active; causing the sensor to send a signal indicating that the bale is not properly wrapped.

Abstract: A screw press (1) for removing liquid from a pulp suspension has a shell (2) which is provided with openings through which the liquid can pass. The shell (2) contains a rotating screw with a screw flight (4) to which wearing parts are attached. Wearing part (6) and support (7) are connected to one another in a substance-to-substance bond by means of a soldered joint and in a positive bond by means of a projection (8) located at one of the two parts and which meshes into a recess (9) in the other part.

Abstract: In a printer for corrugated cardboard sheets and a box making machine for corrugated cardboard sheets, a control device that controls an operation of an air cylinder is provided such that an ink supply roll is moved toward or away from a printing cylinder relative to an intermediate position of a gap between ends of a printing plate attached on a surface of a printing cylinder. With this configuration, ink of an ink supply roll is appropriately transferred to the printing plate, an ink film on the printing plate is uniformized, and then printing precision is enhanced.

Abstract: A flexographic printing station prints at least one print stripe of opaque scratch-off coating onto the surface of the card over a PIN as a card member is advanced into a printing station. A print cylinder has a circumferential printing surface that engages an Anilox metering roll and receives the scratch-off coating therefrom and transfers the scratch-off coating from the printing surface onto the surface of the debit card. A controller controls movement of the print cylinder via a mounting mechanism into and out of engagement with the surface of the debit card at a predetermined location and for a predetermined length of time to apply at least one print stripe of predetermined length onto the surface of the debit card based on the length of time the printing surface engages the surface of the debit card.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing method by an offset printing press and an offset printing press by which a substrate process is carried out for low-whiteness printing paper such as paper for newspaper with aqueous substrate treatment agent so that the print quality can be improved. In the invention, in order to suppress occurrence of a curl of printing paper, substrate treatment agent containing solid fine particles and a binder component is supplied to a printing face of printing paper, and the substrate treatment agent is dried to form a porous layer having a great number of holes having a smaller diameter than that of pigment contained in printing ink from the solid fine particles and the binder resin. Then, offset printing is carried out on the printing paper.

Abstract: A printing press is provided. The printed press includes a plurality of printing units printing on a web and a folder for processing the web. The folder includes a cutter for cutting the web into printed products and a nip section for reorienting the printed products. The nip section includes a first pair of nip rolls, a second pair of nip rolls and at least one motor driving the first pair of nip rolls and the second pair of nip rolls, the at least one motor driving the first pair of nip rolls at different velocities than the second pair of nip rolls to reorient the printed products. A method for reorienting printed products in printing press is also provided.

Abstract: A method is presented for automatically controlling the spacing between printer drums. The printer includes at least two print drums (920.1, 920.2) whose parallel rotation leads to image transfer, either between the drums or onto a printed surface. First the pressure a signal indicative of the pressure between the two print drums is obtained by a measurement unit (930), and then the gap between the drums is automatically adjusted in accordance with the indicator signal by a gap adjuster (940).

Abstract: An apparatus for a rotary offset printing press includes a print cylinder having a radially inward extending groove and a rubber blanket having a main section coupled to the print cylinder. The rubber blanket includes at least first, second and third layers in the main section. The first layer is a self-adhering layer which faces the print cylinder and is adapted to attach the rubber blanket to the print cylinder. The second and third layers are a support layer and a cover layer, respectively, which both face away from the print cylinder. The rubber blanket has a leading end section, as seen in a production direction of the print cylinder, and a trailing end section, as seen in the production direction of the print cylinder. The end sections directly adjoin the main section and at least the leading end section of the rubber blanket is inserted into the groove of the print cylinder.

Abstract: A pyrotechnically powered actuator having a bellows that provides a force and stroke upon initiation is disclosed. The actuator includes a housing body with a first end and a second end. The bellows is coupled to the first end of the housing body. A cover is coupled to the second end of the housing body. An initiator is located within the housing body and includes a pyrotechnic material and a bridge element. The housing body, the bellows, and the cover define a hermetically sealed chamber. The bellows is compact, lightweight, and can withstand internal and external pressure at least as high as 3,000 psi. An exemplary embodiment includes a housing body that provides a compartment for adding supplemental pyrotechnic material. Further exemplary embodiments of the actuator include a chip initiator that requires less than 1 amp to function in less than 10 milliseconds.

Abstract: A detonator system (10) which has a plurality of segments (16), each segment having a respective plurality of detonators (14), and a synchroniser (18, 12), which may be a compound arrangement or a single device, which prevents the transmission of voltage modulated signals to the detonators (14) in one segment (16A) if current modulated segments are being transmitted from the detonators (14) in another segment (16B).

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon. The arrangement comprises a support piece (6) that is provided with an edge flange (7) and is to be fastened to a tail of the shell. The support piece further comprises a firing mechanism for firing the actual primer of the shell. The arrangement further comprises a connecting means (8) between the support piece (6) and the shell tail (4), the connecting means being arranged to fasten to the shell and to the support piece (6) and thus to fasten the support piece with a mechanical connection to the shell tail (4). The connecting means (8) comprises at least one shank part (9) having a first end and a second end, the first end of the shank part being arranged to fasten to the connecting means (8) and the second end to the shell tail (4).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for incorporating nanophase elemental materials and metastable interstitial composite materials into projectiles, projectile fragments, ordnance casings, warheads and structural components. The projectile, fragments and casings include an elemental material capable of oxidizing. A coating material that is capable of preventing oxidation of the elemental material and an oxidizing agent may be present and be capable of reacting with the elemental material so that a self-propagating high temperature synthesis reaction from a stabilized solid material is yielded for the purpose of rendering terminal effects or thermal impact to a target at impact.

Abstract: The invention relates to cartridged ammunition, particularly blank ammunition, having a cartridge shell (3) and a projectile (2) placed therein. A propellant chamber (4) accommodating a pyrotechnic of a propellant charge (5) is disposed in the cartridge shell, such charge being ignitable by an ignition device (13) also containing pyrotechnic material that generates propellant gases that act on the base (8) of the projectile and propel the shot out of the cartridge shell. In order to prevent the pyrotechnic charges of the propellant charge and/or the ignition device from self-igniting at high ambient temperatures, particularly in a fire, thus tearing apart the cartridge shell and projectile and being flung away, an inert, meltable material is mixed into the pyrotechnic charges of the propellant charge and/or the ignition device.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a support piece (4) provided with a rim flange (15) and to be fastened to the tail of the shell (1), the support piece being fastened in connection with the tail of the shell (1) with one or more adhesive materials. In addition, a method of fastening a support piece (4) to a shell (1).

Abstract: A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes coupling to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism has a trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof.

Abstract: A track section for use with a patient carrying device, the device having a carriage, and the track section being configured such that the carriage can move along the track to carry a patient, the track section comprising a connecting piece, first and second carriage-supporting pieces, and at least one fixer fixing said connector piece to said first and second carriage-supporting pieces, the track section being shaped to traverse an angle of about 90 degrees.

Abstract: A device for entering an object into a cell comprises mainly a track for guiding the object and a lifting pod extending the track. It is then possible to use robots and lower them on the floor of the cell to carry out inspection work.

Abstract: A sensor interface is disclosed including a flexible substrate in which are embedded sensors for measuring physical parameters such as temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, stress, strain, pressure and force present between objects such as a railcar bearing and a truck side frame. The substrate is positioned between the objects of interest Electronic components such as a data processing unit, a data storage device, a communication device and a power source may also be embedded within the substrate. The electronic devices communicate with one another and the sensors to process signals generated by the sensors indicative of the parameters being measured.

Abstract: An aqueous phosphoric bonding solution consists essentially of phosphoric acid, a source of magnesium ions, and a leachable corrosion inhibitor. The bonding solution is stable with respect to inorganic metal particles, such as aluminum, which are admixed to the bonding solution for the preparation of a coating slurry. Metal parts coated with the coating compositions have very satisfactory properties such as heat and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: Provided are silver nanoparticles having a good affinity (that is, dispersibility) for ?-butyrolactone (C4H6O2), an organic solvent which has a relatively high boiling point though having a relatively small molecular weight, and has a low viscosity and a low surface tension and which has little irritating odor. The above problems are solved by providing a silver micropowder excellent in affinity for at least ?-butyrolactone, which comprises silver particles processed to adsorb at least one of 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (C11H8O4) and gallic acid (C7H6O5) on the surfaces thereof and having an X-ray crystal particle diameter Dx of from 1 to 40 nm, preferably from 1 to 15 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to carbon aerogels with particle sizes less than 1 ?m, The carbon aerogels are prepared by (A) reating a mono- and/or polyhydroxybenzene, an aldehyde and a catalyst in a reactor at a reaction temperature T in the range from 75-200° C. at a pressure of 80-2400 kPa, (B) then spraying the reaction mixture from process step (A) into an acid, to drying the resulting product from process step (B) and (D) carbonizing it. The carbon aerogels according to the invention can be used as filler, reinforcing filler, UV stabilizer, electrode material, sound absorbents, thermal insulating material, catalyst, catalyst support, conductivity additive, absorbent for as and/or liquid preparation or pigment.

Abstract: Dye-based gray ink formulations, ink-jet ink sets, and methods of making a dye-based gray ink formulation, are disclosed.

Abstract: A pigmented phase change ink composition comprising an ink vehicle, a dispersant, and pigment particles wherein the dispersant is a chemical compound of formula: wherein R1 is an alkyl group, aryl group, alkylaryl group or arylalkyl group with at least 23 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkylene group, arylene group, alkylarylene group or arylalkylene group with at least 2 carbons and X is a quaternary ammonium salt. The ink can be resistant to substantial aggregation and settling of the pigment particles in the melt and even when exposed to freeze thaw cycles.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous inkjet ink comprising colorant and a bleed control agent comprised of 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1-2-propanediol. The ink advantageously exhibits reduced intercolor bleed when printed, for example, on plain paper.

Abstract: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an asphalt paving mixture is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of: (i) heating bitumen at a temperature of from 100 to 200° C.; (ii) heating aggregate at a temperature of from 100 to 200° C.; and (iii) mixing the hot bitumen with the hot aggregate in a mixing unit. From 10 to 200 wt % of sulphur pellets, based upon the weight of the bitumen, are added in at least one of the steps (i), (ii) or (iii). The sulphur pellets comprise from 1 to 50 wt % of a monovinyl aromatic compound, based upon the weight of the sulphur pellets.

Abstract: The polarizing film of the present invention contains the azo compound represented by the following general formula (I). In the general formula (I), Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, X represents a cationic group, a nitro group, a cyano group, or a hydroxyl group, and M represents a counter ion.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing low diol content monofunctional polyalkylene glycols. The process includes introducing the initiator feed in two portions (a first and second initiator) and drying only the first initiator to remove water. The first and second initiators can be the same or different. Also provided are new monofunctional polyalkylene glycol compositions.

Abstract: A worksurface arrangement comprising at least a first support member, a first worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a first vertical height and extending to a first side from the first support member, a second worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a second vertical height and extending to a second side opposite the first side of the first support member and a housing including, a front cover extending below the first worksurface forming member, a substantially vertical upper back cover extending downward from the first worksurface forming member substantially to the second vertical height proximate the second worksurface forming member and spaced from the front cover wherein the upper back cover and the front cover bound an upper housing cavity width and a lower back cover extending below the second worksurface forming member and spaced from the front cover wherein the lower back cover and the front cover bound a lower housing cavity width that is la

Abstract: A pallet (10) of thermoplastic material is provided, as well as a method of making said pallet. The pallet (10) comprises a deck (12), a picture frame (30) spaced below the deck and interconnecting blocks (24,26,28) extending between the deck and the picture frame and the thermoplastic material of which the pallet (10) is made, is reinforced with fibres. The pallet (10) is a unitary moulding and is made by injection moulding in a single step. The method of making the pallet (10) includes compounding the thermoplastic material and fibres and leading the compounded material to an injection unit for injecting it directly into a mould cavity of the injection unit, without a pelletising step.

Abstract: A dual-axis folding table including four quarter panels that together form a table top when extended into a flat and horizontal position. The four quarter panels include a first panel and a second panel hinged together with a first axis hinge along a first folding axis, a fourth panel and a third panel hinged together with an additional first axis hinge, also along the first folding axis, and the second panel and the third panel further hinged together with a second axis hinge along a second folding axis. Furthermore, the first panel is configured to fold into the second panel about the first axis hinge and the fourth panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the additional first axis hinge to fold the table top in half, and the second panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the second axis hinge to fold the table top into a quarter-sized self-contained carrying case.

Abstract: A two stage refuse gasification combustion system for processing refuse is disclosed. The system may contain features such as an advancer, a first and second gasifier, a gas regulator, and a post combustor. Additionally, methods for regulating gas and advancing refuse through a two stage refuse gasification combustion system are disclosed.

Abstract: An air infiltration abatement system (300) for a power plant (10) includes a recirculated flue gas source (175), a recirculated flue gas supply line (310) connected to the recirculated flue gas source (175) and a power plant component. The power plant component has a leakage area in fluid communication with the recirculated flue gas supply line (310). The recirculated flue gas source (175) receives a combustion flue gas (75) from an oxygen fired boiler (20) of the power plant (10), and provides the combustion flue gas (75) to the recirculated flue gas supply line (310). The recirculated flue gas supply line (310) supplies the combustion flue gas (75) as a recirculated flue gas (330) to the oxygen fired boiler (20) via the leakage area of the power plant component.

Abstract: A two stage refuse gasification combustion system for processing refuse is disclosed. The system may contain features such as an advancer, a first and second gasifier, a drier, a gas regulator, and a post combustor. Additionally, methods for regulating gas and advancing refuse through a two stage refuse gasification combustion system are disclosed.

Abstract: Inflatable hull configuration and connection for a multihull vessel. The inflatable hulls have a longitudinal structural member fastened to the top of the inflatable hulls, with a central body of the multihull vessel supported on the longitudinal structural members by forward and stern legs. The forward legs support the forward part of the central body through a ball joint that allows the forward legs to rotate as a unit relative to the central body, and have their lower ends attached to the forward part of the longitudinal members, each through a spring supported ball joint. The stern legs are each rigidly coupled to the central body, with their lower ends connected to the aft part of the longitudinal members to allow rotation about a vertical axis and a transverse axis, but not the longitudinal axis. A detailed embodiment is disclosed.

Abstract: A roller furler assembly for furling a sail where the luff is vertically or diagonally supported by a stay cable. The assembly includes a hollow drive shaft longitudinally aligned around the stay cable adjacent to the luff. A drive mechanism is coupled to the lower end of the drive shaft. Integrally formed or connected to the drive shaft is a torque input device that connects to and re-enforces a portion of a hollow, flexible sail edge device fitted over the middle and upper sections of the drive shaft. The sail edge device includes a longitudinally aligned slot or track that directly connects to a beaded edge attached to the luff. The length of the torque input device is approximately 5%-25% of the stay cable and sufficient so that when the drive shaft is rotated, torque or rotational force is applied directly to the section of the luff located perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the torque input device and near the sail's geometric center.