Abstract: A compressor incorporated with an oil separator having a separation chamber and communication holes. The separation chamber is placed adjacent to a discharge chamber, has a space formed in the entire inside of the separation chamber, separates oil-containing gas, which is introduced into the separation chamber, into gas and oil by centrifugal separation, allows the separated oil to drop downward, and upwardly extracts the separated gas. The communication holes interconnect the discharge chamber and the separation chamber and introduce the oil-containing gas, coming from the discharge chamber, into the separation chamber. The communication holes are arranged in the separation chamber, in a direction extending from a gas release side to an oil drop side. The structure of an oil separation section is simplified to improve productivity and reduce cost, and a high degree of design freedom of the position of a discharge port is obtained.

Abstract: A CO2 recovering apparatus includes a CO2 absorber that brings flue gas containing CO2 and O2 into contact with CO2 absorbing liquid to reduce CO2 in the flue gas; and a regenerator that reduces CO2 in CO2 absorbing liquid (rich solvent) that absorbed CO2 in the CO2 absorber to regenerate the CO2 absorbing liquid, so that the regenerated CO2 absorbing liquid (lean solvent) having CO2 reduced in the regenerator is reused in the CO2 absorber. A lower liquid reservoir is located at the bottom of the CO2 absorber, and an air-bubble gathering member is arranged therein to gather air bubbles included in the absorbing liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing device (1) for a coffee machine, comprising a brewing cylinder (6) having a cylindrical bore and an upper piston (3) and a lower piston (4), by means of which the brewing cylinder (6) can be closed off to form a brewing chamber. The brewing cylinder (6) and the pistons are held in a frame, and can be displaced relative to each other and driven by a spindle (9). The spindle (9) has a trapezoidal thread (8). A threaded part (7a) acts together with said spindle, and is disposed on a carrier (7) attached to the brewing cylinder (6). A ground coffee feed device is provided for filling the brewing chamber with ground coffee, and a stripping element (19) serves to strip off the residual coffee grounds remaining on the lower piston (4) after the brewing process. The spindle (9) having the trapezoidal threading (8) is supported by supporting means (31) on the area opposite the threaded part (7a), and said means can be mounted on the frame (2).

Abstract: The present invention provides a steam generation and exertion mechanism that is incorporated within a water heating system and specifically attached to a kettle as an example. The steam is built from the water in the water heating system. The present invention allows the user to produce steam for purpose of creaming milk as an example. The present invention takes advantage of the regular features of a kettle in order to produce steam and use the kettle for additional purposes. The steam generation mechanism of the present invention can be an add-on device.

Abstract: The present invention presents a multifunctional kitchenware. The multi functional cooking apparatus is used for cooking in different types of cooking methods such as steaming, frying, deep flying, baking and broiling. The multifunctional pot comprises a base module onto which different utensils can be mounted to allow the different types of cooking styles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor for ground coffee dispensers comprising a swinging trapdoor for the temporary retention of the dispensed amount of ground coffee inside an outlet duct, an actuator element associated with the rotating shaft of the swinging trapdoor and able to rotate between two angular end positions, and a motor conveying to said actuator element a rotating movement with a determined amplitude by means of a wheel and a belt; and wherein said actuator element has a configuration in the form of a circular sector the rotating shaft of which is located in correspondence with a point of the bisector close to the angle or vertex of said circular sector; the curved profile of the actuator element forming a support surface for supporting the belt for conveying the rotating movement of the motor and the rotation of the actuator element towards one of the angular end positions being determined.

Abstract: A drive apparatus includes a movable member, at least one linear electrical actuator for generating a first force, and at least one linear hydraulic actuator for generating a second force. The at least one linear electrical actuator and the at least one linear hydraulic actuator are arranged such that the first force and the second force act in parallel on the movable member in order to result in a combined force.

Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.

Abstract: A pressing tool includes a tool body having a working end, an actuator held by the tool body and operated during a pressing operation, and a disabling device operable to stop the hydraulic actuator during the pressing operation, wherein the actuator is disabled and locked in a disabled position after the disabling device is operated. Optionally, the disabling device may be configured to be reset to a normal operation position by a key.

Abstract: A keyboard thermal transfer printer is provided under the working platform of the keyboard thermal transfer printer with a translation drive having an electrically driven ball screw to precisely control the locating point of the lower working die seat on the working platform in a stepless driving manner. The longitudinal supports and load board of the working platform are constructed as a primary and an auxiliary work area, and respectively provided with a spindle system and an impression system. An infrared thermal sensor is disposed in the auxiliary work area to irradiate infrared rays on the press plate impression element and reflects the operating temperature of the impression element. The parameters of each function of the control box are corrected to obtain the optimum operating temperature for keyboard thermal transfer printing, thereby maintaining the consistency of the quality of images produced by keyboard surface thermal transfer printing.

Abstract: A frame assembly (100) for supporting a printing screen (101), the frame assembly comprising: a frame unit (104) to which a printing screen is in use supported; and a screen loading mechanism (105) for loading a printing screen into and unloading a printing screen from the frame unit, wherein the screen loading mechanism comprises a screen loading member (153) which is movably coupled to the frame unit between a screen-receiving position in which a printing screen can be loaded into or removed from the screen loading member and a loaded position in which the printing screen is loaded into the frame unit, and at least one actuator element (154) which is coupled to the screen loading member and actuatable to move the screen loading member between the screen-receiving and loaded positions.

Abstract: A damping unit for a press has means for applying a clamping solution to a printing form and means for setting the quantity of damping solution applied. At least one sensor is provided for registering the quantity of damping solution actually applied to the printing form. By means of a comparison with a predefined quantity of damping solution, the quantity of damping solution on the printing form can be regulated.

Abstract: A printing unit is comprised of at least two side frame parts whose distance, relative to each other, can be modified in a horizontal direction. Each printing unit receives at least one printing group or parts of a printing group. At least one of the side frame parts can be moved between a closed functional position, in which the side frames are moved together and are fixed relative to one another, and an open position, in which they are spaced from each other. In order to fix or to secure the side frame parts relative to one another, at lease one closure device is provided. The at least one closure device is comprised of a cylinder that can be used to pretension the side frame parts into the closed functional position. The cylinder carries a piston rod that is adapted to carry out a stroke movement. The closure device is configured as a swivel tensioning element.

Abstract: A method of making a bridged blanket sleeve or bridged blanket mandrel for an offset printing machine or rotary printing machine includes forming an intermediate bridge section between an outermost single blanket layer and an innermost core layer or the outer surface of the mandrel. The intermediate section of the sleeve or mandrel so made can include one or more intermediate bridge layers. A bridged blanket sleeve or a bridged blanket mandrel for an offset printing machine or rotary printing machine includes an intermediate bridge section between an outermost single blanket layer and an innermost core layer or the outer surface of the mandrel. The intermediate section of the sleeve or mandrel can include one or more intermediate bridge layers.

Abstract: In a printing press, a transfer cylinder assembly for transferring a freshly printed substrate is provided. The transfer cylinder assembly comprises a transfer cylinder, a first attachment structure comprising a plurality of loops coupled to the transfer cylinder, and an anti-marking device. The anti-marking device comprises a second attachment structure comprising a plurality of hooks and a flexible jacket to engage the freshly printed substrate as it is transferred over the transfer cylinder assembly. The second attachment structure is at least semi-permanently coupled to the flexible jacket, and the anti-marking device is removably attached over the transfer cylinder by coupling the second attachment structure with the first attachment structure.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a screen printing mask includes a paper member for rubbing a lower surface of a mask and a backup member for pressing the paper member against the lower surface of the mask via elastic members attached to an upper end portion thereof. As the backup member with the paper member pressed against the lower surface of the mask via the elastic members is relatively moved with respect to the mask, the paper member is served for rubbing the lower surface of the mask to thereby effect the wiping off of paste adhering to the lower surface of the mask.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate requiring no on-press development or no water development, which provides clear printed image, has sufficient printing wear resistance, and has improved scumming, more specifically to a heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate comprising, on a water-resistant support, an image-forming layer containing a thermoplastic resin, a water-soluble polymer compound, and at least one selected from a compound of the following formulae (1), (2), (3) and (4). The present invention also relates to a direct heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate by which the generation of sticking phenomenon has been reduced.

Abstract: A method for making a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising the steps of: (i) providing a grained and anodized aluminum support; (ii) treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a salt of zirconium; (iii) treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a compound comprising a phosphonic acid group and/or an ester or a salt thereof; (iv) applying a coating comprising hydrophobic particles and a binder; (v) drying said coating.

Abstract: A method and a system of preparing a flexographic printing form, and a preparation table used in the method and system, involves placing printing plates in a plate magazine and delivering the printing plates in a predetermined order from the plate magazine to the preparation table. The printing plates are transported by a transporter, such as a conveyor belt, on the preparation table and further to a printing sleeve or a printing cylinder. During transportation, the printing plates are exposed on the backsides to a light source. The printing sleeve is rotated with a speed adapted to the speed of the transporter in such a way that the printing plates are placed staggered in two or more lanes on the printing sleeve. The printing plates placed on the printing sleeve are then imaged, e.g. by laser ablation.

Abstract: A method of igniting one of a pyrotechnic material and primer during or after an all fire setback acceleration. The method including: positioning a mass element along an inclined surface; biasing the mass element in a direction into the inclined surface such that the mass element traverses the inclined surface upon the all fire setback acceleration against the biasing; drawing the mass element toward one of a pyrotechnic material and primer with the biasing after the mass element traverses the inclined surface. The method can further include delaying the drawing until the mass element experiences a set forward acceleration. The delaying can include drawing the mass element into a delay well after the mass element traverses the inclined surface and drawing the mass element across a delay wedge when the mass element experiences the set forward acceleration.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the impact of an ultra-high velocity projectile includes: a projectile; at least one optical fiber attached to at least a first area of the projectile; a light source coupled to the optical fiber supplying light into the optical fiber; and a monitor coupled to optical fiber configured to monitor the light in one optical fiber and positioned in a second area of the projectile. A method for operating a circuit in response to a shockwave of ultra-high velocity, includes the steps of deploying at least one optical fiber in a first area in the path of an ultra-high velocity shockwave; coupling a light source to the optical fiber, the light source supplying a light into the optical fiber; and deploying a monitor coupled to the optical fiber to: monitor the light in the optical fiber to detect a change in the light; and positioned in a second area further along the path of the shockwave.

Abstract: An arrow-type warhead (100,200,300,400,500,600,700) comprises an envelope (102,202), a filling (108), a hardened head section (104) to promote penetration of the target and a stabilizing mechanism (106,210,302,402,502,602) to stabilize the warhead in flight, hi some embodiments the filling (108) is pyrophoric and undergoes an exothermic reaction with the envelope upon impact. In other embodiments the filling is incendiary and undergoes reaction with the envelope upon impact in an oxygen rich-environment. In yet other embodiments, the filling is explosive. In all embodiments, the warhead may be equipped with a mini-rocket propulsion mechanism (802) for propelling the warhead to the target.

Abstract: A simulated land mine for use in a combat simulation or a simulated war game, comprising: a base frame with an opening facing upwards; an inner housing inserted into the base frame and including a first center hole formed vertically therethrough; a gas cylinder mounted in the first center hole and including a second center hole formed vertically therethrough, a gas chamber formed around the second center hole and a discharge aperture communicating the formers and being used for containing compressed gas; a valve mounted in the second center hole for sealing the discharge aperture; a receiving chamber formed at an upper part of the first center hole by the inner housing, the gas cylinder and the valve and being used to contain colored liquid or powder to be ejected; means for supporting the inner housing which enables the movement of the inner housing in relation to the base frame; and a means for actuating the valve to selectively open the discharge aperture to release the compressed gas from the gas chamber

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

Abstract: A non-propulsive projectile and method of maneuvering the non-propulsive projectile. The non-propulsive projectile includes a divert system with a multiple of valves to maneuver the projectile in response to a control system.

Abstract: A long distance transit system for transferring passengers at a high rate of speed, the transit system comprises at least one mainline train, at least one station train, a rail system having at least one station with at least one mainline track and at least one station line. At least one mainline train travels exclusively on the at least one mainline track and the at least one station train travels on at least one station line. At least one mainline train travels at a consistent speed on at least one mainline track. At least one station train travels from at least one station to at least one mainline track reaching a speed substantially equal to that of the at least one mainline train and traveling adjacent thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides a travelway structure for maglev transportation comprises: a travelway girder having a concrete girder plate extending from two sides of the travelway girder; a pre-embedded member pre-embedded in the concrete girder plate; and a detachable member installed on the pre-embedded member via a fastener, wherein the pre-embedded member is machinable, and a position for installing the detachable member on the pre-embedded member is formed by a machining process after the travelway girder experiences deformations which lead to errors. A method for manufacturing a travelway structure for maglev transportation is also provided according to the present invention. Specifically, after a period of time, during which the travelway girder experiences most of the deformations caused by pre-stressed tension and gradual contraction and the like, the travelway girder along with the pre-embedded pieces are moved to the machine tools for machining the functional pre-embedded member.

Abstract: A bogie includes two pairs of wheels (2), the wheels (2) of one pair being connected to one another by a shaft to form an axle (4), the axles (4) being connected to one another by a chassis (6) having at least two side members (10) resting on axle boxes (14, 14?) of each axle (4). The boxes (14, 14?) are arranged between the wheels (2) of the axle (4), and a motor (24) fixed to the chassis (6) extends between the wheels (2) of the axle (4) and drives the axle (4) in rotation by way of a coupling (42) and a reducing gear (28). One of the axle boxes (14) accommodates the reducing gear (28) of the motor (24).

Abstract: A bogie includes two pairs of wheels (2), the wheels (2) of one pair being connected to one another by a shaft to form an axle (4), the axles (4) being connected to one another by two half-chasses (8) each having two side members (10) connected to one another by a cross-member (12). The side members (10) rest on one of said axles (4), the cross-members (10) of the half-chassis (8) being articulated by an articulation device (18) so as to permit rotation of one half-chassis (8) relative to the other about a substantially longitudinal axis (A). Each side member (10) of a half-chassis (8) is connected to a side member (10) of the other half-chassis (8) by a connector (20) mounted in an articulated manner about substantially transverse axes on the side members (10), the connector (20) extending at least partially in a horizontal plane offset in terms of height relative to the horizontal plane passing through the articulation device (18).

Abstract: A method of repairing a laminate railway car door comprises the steps of forming a plurality of holes through a laminated door, the door having an internal surface and an opposite external surface. A first strip is placed adjacent one of the internal and the external surfaces. A second strip is placed adjacent to the other of the internal and the external surfaces. The first strip is secured to the second strip so that the laminated door is squeezed between the first and the second strips.

Abstract: A pressurized tanker railcar is provided. The pressurized tanker railcar includes an inner tank configured to contain a substance therein, an outer jacket configured to define an outer surface of the pressurized tanker railcar, and a containment system positioned between the inner tank and the outer jacket. The containment system is coupled to the inner tank and is configured to at least one of substantially resist penetration of the inner tank by a projectile and seal an opening formed by the projectile penetrating the inner tank.

Abstract: A cover system suitable to cover an open topped container may include a cover and an attachment system. The cover may include a channel pocket that is attached to the cover and that extends across a portion of the cover. The attachment system may include a strap that is received within the channel pocket and that has ends that are attachable to the container.

Abstract: An aqueous paint composition comprising by weight of the total composition i) from 1 to 6%, preferably from 2 to 5% chelating thickener ii) from 2 to 8%, preferably from 3 to 5% clay thickener and iii) from 0 to 30%, preferably 5 to 20% clay extender whereby said composition is capable of being formed into a self-supporting, dimensionally stable paint body

Abstract: Aqueous thermal inkjet ink composition for the printing of security documents comprising at least one luminescent water-soluble lanthanide complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a modified pigment, which comprises the reaction product of a non-modified pigment and at least one reagent having the formula H2N-A-Y. The modified pigments themselves, as well as methods for preparing them, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to monomers containing carbamate-methacrylates or derivatives of carbamate-methacrylates, processes for making the monomers, and compositions comprising the monomers. The present invention also relates to methods of using the monomers, such as in dental applications, and in particular, dental restorative resins.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for producing a very low viscosity cellulose ether having little or no discoloration and cellulose ether products resulting therefrom. The method includes contacting a cellulose ether with an oxidizing agent and an acid to form a mixture. The mixture is then heated and neutralized. The method includes adding a second oxidizing agent to the mixture and forming a very low viscosity cellulose ether having a viscosity from 1.2 cP to less than 2 cP. The very low viscosity ether may also have an APHA color value of 1 to 100.

Abstract: The use of fine agglomerate mixtures and coarse agglomerate mixtures as an agglomerates filler materials in asphalt compositions. The fine agglomerate mixtures and coarse agglomerate mixtures are prepared from pyrolyzed polymeric and/or carbonaceous materials that have been refined into mixtures having consistent particle size and binding affinity with asphalt binders. An asphalt cement composition in accordance with one aspect of the present invention has an asphalt binder combined with an agglomerates filler formed from pyrolized carbonaceous material. The agglomerates filler material is generally about 1% to about 20% of the weight of the mixture of the agglomerates filler and the asphalt binder. The asphalt composition also includes an aggregate material that is mixed with the asphalt binder and the agglomerates filler. The end result is a lower cost asphalt composition that exhibits greater long range durability.

Abstract: Rheology modifying admixture comprising a) from 80 to 99% w/w of hydroxyalkyl guar, cellulose ether, or mixture thereof; b) from 1 to 20% w/w of biopolymer selected from diutan gum and welan gum, and hydraulic compositions containing the rheology modifier admixture together with a superplasticizer.

Abstract: Computerized school desk for education and many other applications comprising a rigid structure to support a transparent tabletop (1) that has the functionality of a touch-operated screen under which is placed a computer flat panel display (3) attached to said screen, said apparatus being provided with a mechanism for tilting the tabletop from a position substantially horizontal and a position approximately vertical or any intermediate position. The referred mechanism consists of a pair of couplings that slide along two guides substantially horizontal and at least one connecting rod rotationally coupled to an intermediate point of the said tabletop between the front and rear borders of said tabletop and to other point fixed in the structure of the table, substantially coplanar with side guides.

Abstract: An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component.

Abstract: A pouch comprising a first panel comprising a first flap having an interior and a second panel comprising a second flap having an interior. The second panel is attached to the first panel and portions of the first panel and the second panel define a chamber and an outlet. The pouch further comprises a strip removably attached to a portion of the interior of the first flap and a portion of the interior of the second flap and covering the outlet formed by the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: A Portable Computer Table with Clear Reading and Writing Surface provides a clear planar support with cooling slots for a computer. A clear elevated horizontal work space above the computer holds work materials and provides a writing surface. Clear vertical supports work with the clear elevated horizontal work space to restrain access to the user interface of the computer from third parties like children and pets. A small footprint space is designed for the computer user who desires to have the flexibility to work in small spaces while still retaining noncomputer workspace in close proximity to the computer. Indented edges on the planar bases reduce blind spots and improve access to the user interface of the portable computer. Access openings allow users to access peripheral ports and drives. The assembly has optional hinged sides so the assembly can collapse to take up less space during storage.

Abstract: A supporting profile arrangement of an explosion-inhibiting design for a façade construction. The supporting profile arrangement includes a framework formed by mullion supporting profile arrangements or transom supporting profile arrangement. Also included are framework planar elements fastened to the framework by a pressure profile. Further included is a supporting profile. At least one energy-absorbing component is included in the supporting profile or arranged in the supporting profile. The at least one energy absorbing component is configured to absorb energy released during an explosion.

Abstract: A combustion furnace control apparatus for which an operation control system that ensures the combustion safety of the combustion furnace can be constructed easily. Interlocks pertaining to the safe operation of a combustion furnace are classified as a 1st interlock pertaining to the safe operation of the overall combustion furnace, a 2nd interlock pertaining to the combustion environment of a combustion zone and a 3rd interlock pertaining to the combustion of a burner. Whereby, a common control module judges the state of the 1st interlock and controls the overall operation of the combustion furnace; a combustion zone control module, receiving a control signal from the common control module, operates to judge the state of the 2nd interlock and prepare the combustion environment for the combustion zone; and a burner control module, receiving a control signal from the combustion zone control module, operates to judge the state of the 3rd interlock and control the operation of the burner.

Abstract: A plant for purifying the flue gases from a furnace, in particular from a rotary cement kiln, has at least one selective reduction catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides present in the flue gas, optionally introduction of a reducing agent and a dust filter or precipitation system. The dust precipitation system is formed by at least one first and one second filter apparatus. The reduction catalyst is arranged between the first and second filter apparatuses.

Abstract: A reactor system includes a fluidized-bed. A fuel and a sulfur absorbent material are eluted through the fluidized-bed. The reactor system may include a heat exchanger having a heat-exchanging portion within a heating zone of the reactor that is hermetically sealed from the heating zone. The reactor may include loose particles of an inert bed material for forming the fluidized-bed. A feed system may be provided to inject a solid fuel composite that includes a mixture of a solid, carbonaceous fuel and a solid reagent into the reactor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for incinerating different types of combustible waste in a cement manufacturing process. Two combustion chambers for incinerating waste are arranged in series, with first combustion chamber being a down draft chamber in which there is a downward flow of combustion gas and waste fuel to a waste and gas outlet. The second chamber is adaptable to support waste on a supporting surface incorporated in the compartment, wherein the waste is transported through the compartment from a waste inlet to a waste outlet along a circular path.

Abstract: The invention provides a pulverized fuel burner including a nozzle body 6 open to a furnace 1 to inject pulverized fuel together with primary combustion air, flow passages for secondary combustion air formed coaxially around the nozzle body and shutters arranged circumferentially along the flow passages and spaced apart from each other at specified intervals. Non-flow portions are formed by the shutters for the flow passages for the secondary combustion air to bring about backflow of hot flue gas. As a result, ignition performance can be improved with pulverized fuel containing less volatile matter and the flame can be continuously kept stably.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an installation for generating effective energy by gasifying waste. In the method and installation, waste such as garbage is introduced into a shaft-type melting gasifier, is dried in a reverse flow, is degassed, and is gasified while the solid residue is melted. The hot crude gases that are withdrawn from the melting gasifier (15) are fed to a hot gas steam generator (18) in which steam is admixed to the hot gas and the hot gas-steam mixture is conducted across the double turbine rotor (18.13) of a turbine (18.3) that drives a power generator (18.4), a preliminary reaction taking place at the same time. The pre-purified hot gas-steam mixture is then introduced into a downflow device (38) in which the mixture is cooled and pre-purified using sprayed water mixed with reactant and by repeatedly expanding, compressing, and foaming the mixture, the pre-purified gas being withdrawn and the liquid being collected.