Abstract: IR reflective cementitious systems comprising one or more IR reflective pigments are provided. The cementitious systems of the invention may be in the form of mixtures which increase the total solar reflectivity (TSR or albedo) and the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of concrete are provided. The cementitious systems are infrared reflective and may be toppings mixed with water for application to existing concrete surfaces, or dry-shake hardeners for application to freshly-placed plastic concrete. The formulations of the invention utilize one or more of cementitious binder(s), graded aggregates, super-plasticizers, one or more pigments selected for improving infrared reflectivity and color composition, and/or optionally other additives, such as dry redispersible polymers or fillers to provide decorative and LEED compliant, highly durable (sustainable) concrete hardscapes and other decorative concrete.

Abstract: A system and method for handling recyclable materials and products manufactured therefrom is provided. The method includes receiving recyclable material extracted from post consumer and post industrial sources at a manufacturing facility, acquiring information associated with the recyclable material received at the manufacturing facility, such as properties and certification(s) relating thereto, and storing the acquired information in a database for subsequent access. The recycling method may also include manufacturing a product at the manufacturing facility from the recyclable material, generating product information associated with the product such as properties and certification(s) relating thereto, and storing the product information in the database. The product may then be shipped with the product information and certification information stored in a tangible medium to provide quality certified “green” recycled products for use in building construction.

Abstract: Limestone lime and/or magnesium lime milk of lime suspensions having a stable viscosity are prepared by adding to such suspensions glucides such as monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosacchrides or derivatives of glucides obtained by oxidation or hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a table which a user can attach to a cooler. The table is generally comprised of a table top, a first pivoting means, a second pivoting means and a leg. The first pivoting means attaches the first end of the table top to a first beam. The first beam attaches the present table to the cooler. The second pivoting means attaches a second beam to the second end of the table top. The second beam is attached to the leg. The leg is vertically adjustable. The leg pivots against the table top and the table top pivots against the cooler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable table having numerous favorable characteristics. The table comprises a tabletop, a column connection, and a column. The tabletop includes a core, a thickness, a perimeter section, and a bottom surface. The column connection is positioned within the thickness of the core and within the tabletop, and includes a flange and a cylindrical sleeve having a first fastener. The column includes an insertion end that includes a second fastener shaped to removably engage the first fastener and secure the column to the column connection. The insertion end is shaped to removably fit within the cylindrical sleeve of the column connection.

Abstract: An oxycombustion circulating fluidized bed reactor includes a reactor chamber and a gas distribution arrangement provided in a bottom section of the reactor chamber for introducing gas into the reactor chamber. The gas distributor arrangement includes a first gas feeding system and a second gas feeding system for introducing oxygen-rich gas into the reactor chamber. The first gas feeding system includes a first wind box and the second gas feeding system includes a second wind box. The first wind box has a common wall with the reactor chamber and the second wind box is arranged under the first wind box and has a common wall with the first wind box.

Abstract: An on-site electrical power generation system utilizing environmentally hazardous waste oils as a combustible fuel. The disclosed invention utilizes the combustion of environmentally hazardous waste oils to drive a heat engine and electrical generator. In addition, the system is adapted to provide local space heating and hot water as a byproduct of the combustion process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to be mounted upon a planter row unit for delivering liquid fertilizer to the bottom of a trench without contacting the seed to be planted may be integrated with a cleaner for the furrow opening device. The system as claimed and described is adapted for mounting to substantially all modern row units employing floating row units. The method and apparatus as described does not interfere with existing down pressure or seed placement systems as found on modern row crop planters. As described and implemented, the method and apparatus is more compact and lighter in weight than the prior art. The attached assembly for a seed planting unit works in combination with a seed trench opener to form a trench for the deposit of liquid fertilizer offset from and parallel to the later formed seed trench.

Abstract: In an air pressurized system for use in delivering seeds in an agricultural planter from a main hopper to plural remote bins each associated with a respective seed discharge unit, an air/seed mixture is provided to a seed discharge unit via an air pressure dissipator which vents the air to the atmosphere in controlling the rate at which seed is delivered to the seed discharge unit. The air pressure dissipator includes an upper, angled tube having an outwardly tapered lower end adapted to receive an upper end of a perforated screen tube which extends into the seed discharge unit. As the seed discharge unit fills with seed during operation, the air pressure dissipator regulates the air flow entraining and transporting the seed by directing a portion of the air to the atmosphere when necessary to provide seed to the seed discharge unit to substantially match the seed discharge rate.

Abstract: A seeding assembly in grain seeding machines, in which the position of some of the usual devices is modified and some others are redesigned, adding on the depth control device a hinge placed on the front part of the opener disks, which allows the angular opening of the depth control wheels with respect to the furrow opening disks, minimizing the entry of vegetable residues, dust, moist, soil, etc., and providing efficient and prompt cleaning of the existing space between the wheels and the disks, with the purpose of reducing detention time of the seeding machine.

Abstract: Proposed is a biologically active nanochip for treating seeds of agricultural plants in order to improve seed germination conditions and development of plants and for protecting plants from anticipated and averaged adverse conditions. The biologically active nanochip contains a solid porous carrier, such as mineral, clay, turf, or polymer, the pores of which are intended for accommodating nanoparticles of biologically active substances that penetrate the pores when the substances are applied onto the nanochip surface, e.g., by spraying. Alternatively, the biologically active substances can be retained on the surface of the carrier by adhesion. The composition of the biologically active nanochips is selected with reference to anticipated and averaged adverse conditions. Also proposed is a method for application of the biologically active substances onto the surfaces of the biologically active nanochips.

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital garment using embroidery technology. In the digital garment, a digital embroidery pattern is formed on a common garment to provide a communication path, an antenna pattern, etc. The digital garment comprises a garment made of a textile and having one side and the other side opposite to each other, a digital embroidery pattern formed along the inner or outer surface of the garment using embroidery technology to provide a communication path to the garment, a sensor attached to the garment and electrically connected to the digital embroidery pattern to convert physical signals to electrical signals, an arithmetic unit attached to the garment and electrically connected to the digital embroidery pattern to process the electrical signals inputted from the sensor, and a communication module attached to the garment and electrically connected to the digital embroidery pattern to perform wireless communication.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a machine for sewing, embroidering, quilting and/or the like. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for sewing, embroidering, quilting and/or the like. In one example, the present invention may be applied (e.g., as a machine and/or method) to a multi-needle machine or method. In another example, the present invention may provide for automatic lower (or bottom) thread cutting. In another example, the present invention may provide for automatic lower (or bottom) thread cutting by utilizing the phase (that is, movement phase) of a return of a looper (or hook) to cut the lower (or bottom) thread.

Abstract: A needle thread passing device is capable of being constructed in a small size for easy storage. A needle receiving member 34 has a needle insertion hole 34c and a thread insertion slit 34e forming an angle with the needle insertion hole 34c. A needle threader member 42 is movable between positions away from and close to the needle receiving member 34 and has a needle threader pin 48b that can push a thread inserted through the thread insertion slit 34e into a needle eye 52a of a needle 52 inserted into the needle insertion hole 34c when the needle threader member 42 moves from the position away from the needle receiving member 34 to position close thereto. A cover 32 can move with respect to a main body 30 containing the needle receiving member 34. The needle threader member 42 is constantly biased toward the position away from the needle receiving member 34.

Abstract: Buoyed mats for reservoir vapor management are described. In one aspect, the buoyed biomats are made from an interconnected structure comprising biomass materials. A support structure is attached to the interconnected biomass. Floatable components are attached to the support structure to facilitate flotation of the mats.

Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.

Abstract: A buoy (1) has a main body (5), and a moveable mass (2) positioned inside the main body. The buoy (1) may be tethered to a submarine vessel and used as a communications buoy. The buoy (1) may be configured for floating in a generally upright orientation at the water surface (7) in a position ready for communication, when the mass (2) is in a first position (FIG. 1a) in which the centre of mass is offset from the centre of buoyancy to improve stability in the water. The buoy (1) may be configured for being towed underwater at speed, when the mass (2) is in a second position (FIG. 1b), in which the centre of mass is closer to the centre of buoyancy, to improve towing stability in the water, thereby allowing the buoy (1) to be towed with its long axis substantially aligned with the direction of motion, thereby reducing wake/plume in the water.

Abstract: [Object] The present invention provides for a frictional resistance reduction ship able to decrease friction resistance and improve fuel efficiency. [Solution] When the navigation speed increases, and negative pressure which is created by the wing 33 increases, a result is that the air-liquid interface is pushed down further. Due to the air and the water (sea water) moving different speeds, density differs between air and water (as shown in FIG. 7), micro-bubbles are generated in the micro-bubble generator according to the Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability mechanism, and these micro-bubbles flow through onto the downstream side along the hull.

Abstract: The Molepeller uses a propeller assembly constructed of corrugated polypropylene, which makes The Molepeller completely safe while operating. All other known wind-driven mole-deterrent devices use rigid materials to construct their propellers, and are inherently dangerous to persons and pets when spinning. The Molepeller creates its deterrent noises below the surface of the ground, which is novel among known wind-driven mole-deterrent devices. The Molepeller's propeller rotates around a vertical axis, which is novel among know wind-driven mole-deterrent devices.

Abstract: One Embodiment of a Bookmarker thin, flat long rigid yet bendable, and durable material FIG. 1A). This Embodiment having a means for clipping to a page (#2), and a pointing device that is attached yet movable in a vertical direction (#5).

Abstract: An embodiment contemplates a method for determining belt slip in a vehicle. The vehicle includes an engine and an alternator rotatably coupled by an accessory drive belt. The accessory drive belt engaging a rotating member of the engine for driving a rotating member of the alternator. A battery voltage is measured. An estimated battery voltage is determined as a function of engine speed. The belt slip of the alternator is detected in response to a comparison of the estimated battery voltage and the measured battery voltage.

Abstract: A basketball sports whistle having an integral basketball possession indicator at the eye level of the referee enables the referee to accurately determine which team is entitled to possession of the basketball without diverting his eyes from the basketball court. The referee switches the indicator to record a change of ball possession. A friction or detent lock in the integrally constructed indicator prevents the ball possession indicator from being accidentally switched to a different position. The possession indicator element is a friction lock slider, or a pop-up indicator in a see-saw like element with friction or a detent at the axis of the see-saw. It can alternatively be or a single pop-up element that carries either H for home team basketball possession or V for visitor team basketball possession.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus capable of producing a fluoride crystal in a very short period of time, and a method suitable for producing a fluoride crystal using the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a chamber, a window material, and the like, and is modified such that it can evacuate air from the chamber to provide a high degree vacuum there. The apparatus further includes a crucible, which has a perforation at its bottom. The capillary portion of the perforation is adjusted to facilitate the contact of a seed crystal with a melt. By using the apparatus it is possible to stably produce high quality single crystals of fluorides in a short period of time.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the crystallogenesis of a material that is electrically conducting at the molten state, by drawing from a molten mass of the material in a crucible, that comprises: progressively subjecting the molten material to a decreasing temperature so that a liquid-solid interface is formed; controlling the flatness of the liquid-solid interface of the material; subjecting the molten material, before and during solidification, to an electromagnetic kneading; the method including that the electromagnetic kneading is obtained by applying an alternating magnetic field. The disclosure also relates to a device for implementing the method.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus comprises: a reaction chamber to process a substrate; a heating target object disposed in the reaction chamber to surround at least a region where the substrate is disposed, the heating target object having a cylindrical shape with a closed end; an insulator disposed between the reaction chamber and the heating target object to surround the heating target object, the insulator having a cylindrical shape with a closed end facing the closed end of the heating target object; an induction heating unit disposed outside the reaction chamber to surround at least the region where the substrate is disposed; a first gas supply system to supply at least a source gas into the reaction chamber; and a controller to control the first gas supply system so that the first gas supply system supplies at least the source gas into the reaction chamber for processing the substrate.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus for heating a substrate is provided. The substrate processing apparatus can include a top and bottom planar member. A heater layer can be disposed between the top and the bottom planar member and held in place by evacuating a region between the two planar members. The heater layer can be made of alternating insulating and conducting layers with heater elements formed on the conducting layers in predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A coating device for coating a medical device with a drug-eluting material uses an in-process drying station between coats to improve a drug release profile. The drying station includes a heat nozzle configured for applying a uniform drying gas.

Abstract: A coating device includes a coating mechanism which includes nozzles for ejecting a liquid material onto front and rear surfaces of the substrate while rotating a substrate in an upright state at a predetermined coating position, a carrying mechanism which carries the substrate between a substrate loading position, the coating position, and a substrate unloading position, and a dummy substrate holding mechanism which holds a dummy substrate at a holding position which is a position different from the substrate loading position, the coating position, and the substrate unloading position, and at which the carrying mechanism is allowed to connect with the dummy substrate.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes a housing, a number of coating chambers, a first lifting rod, a second lifting rod, and a third lifting rod. The housing includes a bottom wall with an opening defined thereon, a first side wall, and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The coating chambers are vertically aligned with each other and received in the housing. Each coating chamber defines an inlet and an outlet at two opposite sides thereof, two inlets of each two adjacent coating chambers faces the first side wall and the second side wall respectively. The first lifting rod and the second lifting rod are disposed adjacent to the second side wall and the first side wall respectively for moving a substrate among the coating chambers. The third lifting rod is disposed between the first lifting rod and the second lifting rod for carrying the substrate into and out of the housing through the opening.

Abstract: A vacuum vapor deposition apparatus includes a vaporization container which has a plurality of equally-diametered release holes arranged linearly and in which the release holes are arranged densely on both end portion sides of the vaporization container. The vaporization container includes therein a current plate having a plurality of equally-diametered passage holes through which vapor of a vaporization material passes. The passage holes are arranged densely on both end portion sides in such a manner that, as conductance per unit length in the arrangement direction of the release holes, conductance by the passage holes is proportional to conductance by the release holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vapour generator for the deposition of a metal coating onto a substrate (7), preferably a steel strip, that comprises a vacuum chamber (6) in the form of a housing including a vapour deposition head or ejector (3) in tight communication via a supply duct (4) with at least one crucible (1) containing the coating metal in a liquid form and located outside the vacuum chamber (6), characterised in that the ejector (3) includes a longitudinal slot for the vapour outlet acting as a sonic throat and extending on the entire width of the substrate (7), a filtration medium or a charge loss member (3A) made of a sintered material being provided in the ejector immediately before said slot on the vapour path in order to equalise the flow speed of the vapour exiting the ejector (3) through the sonic throat.

Abstract: A non-thermal plasma reactor includes a reactor chamber, a first electrode unit disposed in the top portion of chamber and a second electrode unit disposed in the bottom of the chamber, so that a plasma treatment region is defined between the first and second electrode units. The first electrode unit includes at least one or arrays of dual discharging-electrode structure embedded in an isolating layer. A high-voltage power supply is connected to the first and second electrode units. An external gas introducing unit is used to allow auxiliary gas into the plasma reaction region so that arrays of dual discharging-electrode structure can enhance the gas discharge process and thus promote the plasma assisted chemical reaction for cleaning purpose.

Abstract: A batch processing chamber includes a chamber housing, a substrate boat for containing a batch of substrates in a process region, and an excitation assembly for exciting species of a processing gas. The excitation assembly is positioned within the chamber housing and may include plasma, UV, or ion assistance.

Abstract: A carbon film deposition apparatus includes an evaporator for evaporating an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon. The carbon film deposition apparatus also includes a gas inlet pipe for introducing the oxygen-containing hydrocarbon gas evaporated in the evaporator. The carbon film deposition apparatus further includes a deposition furnace for depositing a carbon protection film over all surfaces of a wafer by pyrolyzing the oxygen-containing hydrocarbon gas introduced through the gas inlet pipe.

Abstract: To provide a movable hood which can be opened and closed smoothly even though a distance between the movable hood and a fixed hood is reduced. An animal litter box 1 comprises an evacuation container 2; and a hood 3, the hood 3 having a fixed hood 31, a movable hood 32, and a pair of connecting portions, wherein the movable hood 32 is configured to be moved rotatably outside or inside the fixed hood 31 in the state that an end edge is proximal to the fixed hood 31 with maintaining a prescribed distance, and wherein at least one of the fixed hood 31 and the movable hood 32 is provided with a convex restricting portion 6 which prevents a distance between an end edge on at least the one end of the movable hood 32 and the fixed hood 31 from being less than the prescribed distance.

Abstract: A foam filter for an aquarium having a function for purifying water and air which is capable of facilitating a replacement and maintenance of components due to an abnormality of a filtering device and an execution of a washing operation (including water refill) of the aquarium by making it convenient to be manufactured and installed depending on a simplified construction of a product which can be selectively disassembled or assembled, and also capable of satisfying user's visual curiosity by improving an externality of the aquarium, wherein the foam filter for the aquarium having the function for purifying water and air can be achieved by being provided with an installation case provided with a pair of container installation holes which are symmetrical to each other at left and right lateral surfaces based upon a filter installation hole, and having a fluid inlet which is formed through the filter installation hole at central front portion of a bottom surface of the installation case, a multi-layer filter sli

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cyclone separator for separating keratin particles originating from poultry out of a gas, in particular air. The separated particles comprise down particles. The invention furthermore relates to a climate chamber for hatching eggs and/or keeping poultry. Said climate chamber comprises a substantially closed compartment having two opposite side walls provided with one or more passages; as well as a substantially closed duct which extends outside the compartment and connects one of said side walls to the other of said side walls so as to form a substantially closed circuit together with the compartment. Said climate chamber furthermore comprises a cyclone separator, the inlet of which ends in the substantially closed duct and the outlet of which ends outside the closed duct for discharging into the environment.

Abstract: A rotatable livestock brush has a rotation axis and a brush surface which is intended to be brought into contact with a contact region of the body of the livestock animal for transferring a varying pressure onto the body of the livestock animal. The brush surface includes a first region having first pressure-transfer properties, and a second region having second pressure-transfer properties which differ from the first pressure-transfer properties. A plane at right angles to the rotation axis intersects both the first region and the second region. Upon rotation of the brush, the brush massages the body of the livestock animal in the contact region thereof.

Abstract: A footbath system for livestock includes a water and/or chemical containment tank, a footbath pan with a drainage exit door, non-turbulent flow, and a multiple branch system.

Abstract: A tether device includes a tether assembly disposed between two entities maintaining connection between the entities. A resilient element is integrated with the tether assembly. A geometry of the tether assembly and the resilient element create first and second resilient element and tether force-displacement responses when the resilient element and tether assembly are together subjected to at least first and second axial displacement forces. The second axial displacement force is greater than the first axial displacement force. The first force-displacement response, when subjected to the first axial displacement force, is greater than the second force-displacement response when subjected to the second axial displacement force. The geometry can include a tether configured in a serpentine formation in a relaxed position. The serpentine formation straightens taut when the tether is fully extended by the second axial displacement force. The geometry can also include multiple O-rings.

Abstract: A pet toy has an outer wall and a first opening in the outer wall that extends into an interior of the pet toy, a portion of the interior being hollow. At least one second opening is defined in the outer wall and functions as a vent to prevent a pet's tongue from becoming inadvertently and harmfully sealed within the first opening.

Abstract: Because the device is small and lightweight it can save the user time and money by not having the user setup expensive and heavy audio gear to try and reproduce these sounds. The device will allow the user to quickly move the sounds in 3d space around the animal simulating sounds occurring in nature or space around them. Because the sounds can be reproduced at will, the user can find potential problem sounds and train them out of the animal before injury can occur.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a target area with an ultrasound wave pattern, including: providing an ultrasound apparatus having an ultrasound wave generator operatively attached to a plurality of transducers, coupled to an immersible support and configured to emit an ultrasound wave; immersing the apparatus into a water environment; positioning the apparatus proximate to a target area to treat at least one in situ organism; and emitting a pattern of ultrasound waves from the transducers, the pattern of ultrasound waves additive in effect and emitted onto the target area to threat an in situ underwater organism.

Abstract: A gas boiler having a closed cistern tank with no diaphragm, in which the volume of the cistern tank can be reduced, the closed cistern tank storing returned heating water and absorbing pressure changes of the heating water. The cistern tank having no diaphragm has an internal space that is isolated from the atmosphere, and includes a heating water inlet through which the heating water is introduced, a heating water outlet through which the heating water is discharged toward a circulation pump, a water level detecting sensor which detects the water level of the heating water stored in the cistern tank, and a safety valve for maintaining the pressure of an internal space of the cistern tank to less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A natural circulation water tube package boiler is assembled in a factory in two self-contained steam generating units. The first unit has a combustion chamber, but no convection tubes. The second unit has convection tubes, but no combustion chamber. Each unit has a mud drum, a steam drum, and tubes connecting the drums. Each steam generating unit is transported separately by truck or railcar to the operating site, where the rear end of the first unit is connected to the front end of the second unit by a large connecting duct; the mud drums of the respective units are connected to each other by water piping; the steam drums of the respective units are connected to each other by water piping and steam piping located above and below the waterline respectively; and the steam drum of the second unit is connected to the water drum of the first unit by water piping.

Abstract: An arrangement for a supercharged combustion engine for preventing ice formation in a cooler. A first cooling system with a circulating coolant. A second cooling system with a circulating coolant which during normal operation of the combustion engine is at a lower temperature than the coolant in the first cooling system. The cooler in which a gaseous medium for the engine and which contains water vapour is intended to be cooled by the coolant in the second cooling system. A heat exchanger. A valve which can be placed in a first position wherein coolant from at least one of the cooling systems is prevented from flowing through the heat exchanger and in a second position wherein coolant from both of the cooling systems flows through the heat exchanger so that the coolant in the second cooling system is warmed by the coolant in the first cooling system.

Abstract: A control valve, particularly for a device for altering the actuation periods of an internal combustion engine, which has a valve housing that is configured with a substantially hollow cylindrical structure, a control piston disposed inside the valve housing and is axially displaceable therein, and a closing element. The control piston has at least one section with a hollow structure that ends in an opening of the control piston and the closing element is disposed in the opening.

Abstract: A method for controlling differences in exhaust gas residual amount for a two cylinder bank engine having at least one turbocharger is presented. In one example, the description includes a method for adjusting valve timing to reduce cylinder exhaust gas residual variation.

Abstract: A VVT has a movable restriction member and a restriction slot. When the restriction member is in a projected position, the VVT is variable in a restricted range to which the restriction member can be rotatable within the restriction slot. When the restriction member is in a retracted position, the VVT is variable in a range wider than the restricted range. When a condition where the restriction member shall be projected is satisfied, if the variable range of the VVT reaches beyond the restricted range, the device determines that the restriction member is stuck at the retracted position. When a condition where the restriction member shall be retracted is satisfied, if the variable range of the VVT is restricted in the restricted range, the device determines that the restriction member is stuck at the projected position.

Abstract: Objects The invention provides a phase changing device for automobile engine capable of preventing an unanticipated change in phase angle between the middle rotor and the camshaft of the device caused by a disturbing torque while preventing frictional wear of the inner circumferential walls of groove guides and avoiding generation of axial thrusts of links of the device. Means for Solving the Problems A phase changing device for automobile engine, having a drive rotor, an middle rotor, and a control rotor, all arranged to rotate about a common rotational axis, the device controlling the control rotor so as to vary the relative phase angle between the drive rotor and middle rotor.