Abstract: A dryer for material to be dried (T), wherein an air supply channel (4) for supplying a drying gas to the drying region is provided, and at least one exhaust-gas opening (8) is provided for removing the drying gas, wherein the air supply channel (4) is surrounded at a distance by an outer wall (11), which has at least one supply opening (12) and at least one removal opening (13) for the cooling medium (K), wherein between the at least one supply opening (12) and the at least one removal opening (13) a flow section (14) for the cooling medium (K) is formed between the outer wall (11) and the air supply channel (4).

Abstract: A method for treatment of organic matter, and inorganic matter that has been biologically contaminated, such as human cadavers, animal carcasses and clinical waste, to prepare the matter for burial or other disposal is disclosed. The method involves freeze-drying the size-reduced organic matter whilst subjecting the partially-dehydrated remains to a series of vacuum-pressure cycles. Process conditions are chosen so as to favour microbial inactivation.

Abstract: A gas processing apparatus includes a chamber 40 configured to accommodate a wafer W; a transfer mechanism 17 configured to continuously transfer a plurality of wafers W one by one into the chamber 40; a gas supply mechanism configured to supply into the chamber 40 a process gas having a clinging property and prepared for performing a gas process on each of the wafers W; and a control section 90 preset to control the gas supply mechanism and the transfer mechanism to supply the process gas into the chamber before transferring a first target object into the chamber, and then to transfer the first target object into the chamber after the elapse of a predetermined time.

Abstract: A drying device for moving webs of material has at least two serial drying groups each having a plurality of heatable drying cylinders. The drying cylinders of at least one first drying group are steam-heated in a first heat circuit. The drying cylinders of at least one second drying group have supply piping for a combustible energy source and discharge piping for waste heat originating from the combustion. A first heat exchanger is provided that couples the first heat circuit for the steam-heated drying cylinders to the discharge piping for the waste heat from the drying cylinders of the second drying group.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining flow rate of air or other gas through a conduit independently of conduit cross sectional area include providing apparatus for and measuring temperature of the air or other gas at a first position along the conduit; providing apparatus for and heating the air or other gas in the conduit of the location downstream from the first position by application of a known power level to the air or other gas in the conduit; providing apparatus for and measuring air or other gas temperature at a second position downstream of the heating position along the conduit; providing apparatus for and subtracting air or other gas temperature at the second position from air or other gas temperature at the first position to obtain a temperature difference and thereafter providing apparatus for and dividing power applied to heat the air or other gas by the product of the temperature difference and the specific heat of the air or other gas.

Abstract: A footwear sole assembly (10) for walking with a rolling action is described. An elastically compressible midsole element (33) is provided with a rolling element (40) situated in and extending over a portion of the length and over at least a portion of the width of the midsole element (33). The rolling element (40) consists at least partially of a resilient material and is disposed at least in that region of the midsole (33) which is opposite to the arch of the wearer's foot. This shoe offers the rolling gait advantages of the well known MBT shoe, but has a different construction which enables it to retain the outward appearance of conventional shoes such as trainers.

Abstract: A unique system has a releasably locking device for quickly and easily locking and releasing a loop-section fastener on and from a loop without the needs for taking the loop apart, respectively. The unique system comprises a plurality of opposite loop receivers of a footwear, a tongue of the footwear, a loop, a loop-section fastener, and a releasably locking device. The footwear has two opposite sides, on which the opposite loop receivers are disposed, respectively. The tongue has at least one opening and outer and inner surfaces. Each of the at least one openings extends from the outer surface to the inner surface. The loop has a plurality of loop sections. The footwear is laced with the loop, such that each of the loop sections extends between two of the loop-receivers on the same side, and such that the loop is threaded through the at least one opening of the tongue.

Abstract: A device that engages a stem of a sandal and, in turn, allows the position of toes and web space of a user around the device. The device is constructed to ease the frictional and compression forces on the user by the stem.

Abstract: An article of footwear comfortably accommodating different foot sizes is disclosed. The article comprises an upper, sole and integrally formed cleat members made of a monolithic material. In addition, the article can include an integrally formed internal cushioning system. The article further includes grooves and/or perforations that assist the footwear in stretching to accommodate different foot sizes.

Abstract: A pair of bike shoe slippers, each slipper with a sole portion, a side wall portion and a top portion. The top portion including a shoe receiving aperture and the aperture including a sewn in elastic band that surrounds its perimeter. The over-slippers are constructed of elastic material such as spandex. The over-slippers each have a plurality of resilient pads fixedly attached to the underside of the sole portion of each slipper. The soles and the pads form a protective layer between the cleats of a standard bike shoe and any surface that the wearer of the bike shoe may be walking on. The pads of the slippers are located under the standard cleat locations found on a standard bike shoe. A preferred embodiment includes strap handles fixedly attached to the front and rear rim of the shoe receiving aperture to allow for easy attachment or removal of the slipper.

Abstract: An object for adorning footwear including either a generally trapezoidal and planar main piece composed of flexible, resilient material, or a main piece preformed to have a generally ribbon-shaped configuration with a strip of generally planar material twisted one half turn to form a loop in a mid portion, with the strip crossing in an interface area, with two free ends with diagonally oriented ends extending below the loop and interface area, and an attachment configured for selectively attaching and detaching corresponding sections of said main piece to each other in the interface area, in order to form said main piece into a generally looped ribbon shape, wherein a through passageway is formed through the loop when said attachment is engaged.

Abstract: A footwear structure including an outsole, an upper and a midsole, each including a shank interlock portion. The midsole may include multiply layers of differing rigidity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a common condition—flexible pes planus (flatfoot). More particularly, the invention provides a new concept to an orthopedic shoe or boot for both normal and flat foot. The invention achieves the above object by providing an orthopedic shoe or boot for the prevention and control of pes planus which pushes the heel into its normal straight position. The foot needs no arch support since the way of correction through manipulation of shoe and its internal support rebuilds the anatomical arch.

Abstract: A hitch device (1) for connecting a groomer vehicle (2) having a first frame (4) extending along a first axis (A1), and an implement (3), in particular a rotary snow tiller, for grooming the snow covering (M) of ski slopes and having a second frame (7) extending crosswise to and symmetrically with respect to a second axis (A2).

Abstract: A system and process for controlling and actuating an excavation implement during excavation between an above-ground position and an operator specified below-ground position and for maintaining the specified below-ground position once achieved. The actuation of the excavation implement is regulated by use of an operator modifiable relationship between an engine operating speed and an actuator speed. The actuation of the excavation implement is further regulated by use of an operator modifiable relationship between an attachment drive speed and the actuator speed. A computer network controls the actuation of the excavation implement in response to inputs from the operator and feedback from the engine speed, the attachment drive speed, and an actuator position sensor as the excavation implement progresses through the earth.

Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.

Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.

Abstract: A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter.

Abstract: An iron comprising a water tank, a blast unit, a steam generating unit and a steam spraying unit. The blast unit has a first inlet and a first outlet, the first inlet is connected to the inlet-pipe of the inlet of the water tank, wherein the blast unit generates steam rapidly in a limited space. The steam generating unit has a second inlet and a second outlet, the second inlet being connected to the inlet-pipe of the inlet of the water tank, wherein the steam generating unit heats the water to generate steam. The steam spraying unit connects the first and second outlet, has plural steam apertures, and sprays steam. Because a blast unit is arranged for the rapid steam generation in a limited space, the iron of the present invention obviates the disadvantages in the existing irons and improves steam blast strength, intensity at a low cost.

Abstract: An iron tote includes a soleplate rest, an iron seat, a cord guide, and a wall stand. The soleplate rest defines a soleplate resting surface for the soleplate of an associated iron. The iron seat connects with and projects generally forwardly from the soleplate rest. The iron seat defines a heel resting surface oriented generally normal with respect to the soleplate resting surface. The cord guide connects with the soleplate rest above the iron seat. The cord guide can have a contoured contact surface along which an electrical cord of the associated iron rides during operation of the iron. The wall stand connects with and projects generally rearwardly from the soleplate rest. A method of operating an iron and a kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an ironing surface for use in ironing ironable materials, and in particular relates to a pinnable pressable ironing surface on which ironable materials can be pinned and pressed with a hot iron.

Abstract: Diorama made from a two-dimensional image having a background panel in which a background section of the image appears and a plurality of additional panels on which additional sections of the image appear. The additional panels extend forwardly from the background panel, with edges of adjacent ones of the panels coming together and the image flowing continuously between the panels.

Abstract: A lamp assembly with a solid, opaque panel perforated by at least one aperture producing a silhouetted symbol representative of a traffic or pedestrian message and a reflective coating affixed to the light-facing inner side of the panel that reflects light. The lamp assembly further includes at least one optical element that scatters the reflected light through the mask at a plurality of angles relative to the path of the emitted light passing directly from the light source and a low reflective, dark colored layer affixed to the outer side of the mask in order to provide contrast with the light passing through the pattern of apertures.

Abstract: A sign bracket for over-road highway signs and other signs. The bracket comprised of a first assembly attached to the sign and a second assembly attached to a support structure. A shear pin is provided to prevent relative movement between the first assembly and second assembly in its normal state. When sufficient pressure is exerted on the sign torque is imparted onto the first assembly relative to the second assembly and the shear pin shears and the first assembly is freed to rotate approximately ninety degrees in either direction to relative to the torque. The sign is essentially laid flat either face up from wind force striking the face of the sign or face down from wind striking the rear of the sign. When the sign is laid flat it produces substantially reduced wind resistance and the support structure remains intact. The sign may then easily re-erected by insertion of a new shear pin.

Abstract: A motor vehicle behind-glass adhesive label with printing having a multiplicity of items of information, which is applied onto a flexible carrier layer by means of laser, offset and/or digital printing, characterised in that the carrier layer is implemented as a single layer of a non-transparent polymer material and is designed so that it can adhere to a motor vehicle glass surface on its printed side and without any intermediate adhesive and/or adhesive material.

Abstract: A weapons reflex sight including a display substrate mounted on a weapon, and an optics module, disposed in a housing, the optics module including a computer-generated imagery (CGI) system and optical elements for generating images and projecting a beam of the images on the display substrate, the images including an aimpoint for aiming at a target and information related to use of the weapon.

Abstract: A firearm having a receiver having a front end and a rear end, an elongated gun barrel having a front end and a rear end, the rear end of the gun barrel being connected to the front end of the receiver; an elongated long gun stock having a butt portion, a middle portion and a front portion; the receiver and the gun barrel being supported in the long gun stock; and recoil reduction means attached to the front portion of the long gun stock.

Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.

Abstract: A small, lightweight, easy-to-carry tool for performing various maintenance functions on an object, such as a firearm, has complementary mating halves which are removably joinable and includes a screwdriver with interchangeable and removable bits and a pin, both of which are storable within recesses in the tool body. One of the tool body halves may further contain a number of shaped projections or bits on a surface thereof useful in maintenance of firearms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless camera device for use with a gun, in which a wireless camera is provided with a main body having fastening areas and fastening members which correspondingly fit slide rails on a gun body to enable installation thereto. Two sides of the main body are respectively equipped with key-presses to enable activating an image capture member and sight units, which are located close to the position of the muzzle. Moreover, aiming light sources produced by the sight units are represented in image signals and simultaneously transmitted by wireless means to a display device, thereby achieving the effectiveness to carry out infrared aiming based on the image signals and enabling the display device to simultaneously display that from the infrared aiming, while visible infrared light or invisible infrared light produced by the aiming light sources enable respective daytime or evening aiming and firing.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment of the invention is a translation stage adapted for use with a fishing pole and reel, the translation stage including a receiving portion adapted to receive a fishing reel, a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a fishing pole, wherein the receiving portion is movably affixed to said mounting portion along a first direction; and a force measurement device configured to produce a response indicative of the force between the base portion and the mounting portion along the first direction.

Abstract: A jig-type fishing lure having a jig body with a hook extending from a rear portion of the body and a spinner-type fish attractant located forward of a front end of the jig body. A fishing line is attached to an attachment point located between the spinner-type fish attractant and the barb of the rearwardly extending hook.

Abstract: An accessory for fishing lures of the type including strands of material camouflaging a hook is characterized by a disk formed of flexible material having a flat surface on one side and a tapered surface on the other side. The disk is positioned on the hook of the lure adjacent to a tying collar and extends the profile of the strands of material to provide a more realistic appearance of baitfish for the lure. With the flat surface of the disk adjacent to the tying collar of the lure, the profile of the strands is extended farther than when the disk is oriented with the tapered surface adjacent to the tying collar of the lure.

Abstract: A rodent barrier in the form of an enclosure housing is provided for an automotive engine compartment, the enclosure housing having an inner compartment for holding a deterrent to discourage nesting by rodents. The enclosure housing includes at least one vent for diffusing a deterrent aroma within said engine compartment. The enclosure housing also includes fastening means for fastening the enclosure housing to a selected placement within the interior of the engine compartment. The fastening means are adapted for removably fastening the housing to the engine compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining diesel fuel from vegetable or animal oils through the addition of hydrogen in the presence of catalysts under suitable temperature and pressure conditions. The method is different from other similar methods in that it involves the use of space velocities of between 5.1 h-1 and 9 h-1, thereby enabling a reduction in the size of the reactor and in hydrogen consumption, as well as lowering construction and operating costs. The invention also relates to the products obtained using said method, which have demonstrated that in additions, even below 10%, they improve the performance of diesel engines, thereby lowering fuel consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device (35) for converting carbonaceous raw materials and in particular biomass into fuels. In this method, firstly an allothermic gasification of the raw materials is performed in a gasifier (1) using heated water steam (3). After purification of the synthesis gas produced during the gasification and cooling of the synthesis gas, the synthesis gas is converted into a liquid fuel using a catalyzed chemical reaction. According to the invention, the heated water steam is used both as a gasification agent and also as a heat carrier for the gasification and has a temperature which is greater than 1000 DEG C.

Abstract: A gasoline composition containing in the range of from 0.1 to 30 wt % alkylfurfuryl ether with an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms is provided. The gasoline composition is prepared by blending the alkylfurfuryl ether in a gasoline base fuel. The alkylfurfuryl ether is prepared by reacting an alkyl alcohol having in the range of 1 to 4 carbon atoms is reacted with furfuryl alcohol by contacting a liquid phase comprising the alkyl alcohol and furfuryl alcohol with an acidic zeolite catalyst at a temperature in the range of from 50 to 200° C.

Abstract: Gasoline compositions are provided comprising component A, an alkyl alkenoate compound, or a mixture of alkyl alkenoate compounds, selected from compounds of formula I: wherein R1 is a linear alkenyl group containing 3 to 5 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by a methyl group, and R2 is a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that component A has a boiling point or boiling point range within the temperature range of from 90 to 200° C., and at least one additional selected component.

Abstract: Integrated processes for the production of fatty acid alkyl ester-based biodiesel and the production of tri-isoalkyl glycerols are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a low-temperature fluidity improver capable of efficiently improving the low-temperature fluidity of a biodiesel fuel. The low-temperature fluidity improver for biodiesel fuels includes a specific aromatic carboxylic acid-based compound.

Abstract: A process for producing a fuel, which comprises the step of performing electrolysis on an alcoholic solution or a melt of a fatty acid or salt thereof or fatty acid ester or other derivative or precursor thereof, to decarboxylate said fatty acid or derivative, and produce a mixture of an ether and an alkene.

Abstract: Botanically derived compositions of fuel oxygenates are provided, as well as methods of making the same. The compositions are produced from extracts of plant tissues, and unexpectedly contain aliphatic ethers and alcohols in useful concentrations. These compositions represent sources of oxygenates such as MTBE, ETBE, DIPE, TAME, ETBE and TBA from non-mineral sources, allowing them to be produced domestically in countries without mineral hydrocarbon resources and allowing them to be combusted without any net addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A combustible solid fuel source in the form of a log is formed from a base material of a cellulosic or fibrous organic material which is compressed in a screw press up to 20,000 pounds to a density in the range 50 to 85 lbs/cu ft. The log is cut to length and partly immersed in a bath of a combustible vegetable oil which absorbed into the base material as it slightly expands such that the content of oil is less than 50% by weight and generally of the order of 30% where the log is dry to the touch and the oil is entirely contained without the need for an external covering of wax or the like. The base material is selected from lumber, agricultural waste or animal waste to contain fibers such that the content of ash when the source has been fully combusted is generally less than 2% by weight with very little contaminants.

Abstract: A fast pyrolysis system employs a plant for use in the processing of bio-fuels. The plant includes a base frame having a first end and a second end, as well as a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The plant also includes an inlet shaped and dimensioned for the input of carbonaceous feedstock mounted to the base frame adjacent the first end, a reactor chamber mounted to the base frame and coupled to the inlet by a feed mechanism which directs carbonaceous feedstock from the inlet to the reactor chamber, a condenser system positioned and supported along the first lateral side of the base frame by a vertical supporting framework, a char separation and recovery system mounted upon the base frame and coupled to the reactor chamber by an auger for transporting char and heat carrier from the reactor chamber to the char separation and recovery system, and a heat exchanger circulating the heat carrier from the char separation and recovery system back to the reactor chamber.

Abstract: Articles-of-manufacturing which comprise (a) a germinateable seed having a germinating end and an apparent germination polarity; or alternatively a germinateable seed having a hole formed therein; and (b) a cage or, respectively alternatively, a member securing the germinateable seed; the cage having a structure such that when securing the germinateable seed, the cage not inhibiting or slowing a germination process of the germinateable seed; the member is secured to the hole. Seedlings which comprise the cage or member engaged therewith. Articles-of-manufacturing which comprise the seed or seedling, the cage or member and a display article attached to the cage or member. Methods of making same and of displaying the display article in context of the seedling.

Abstract: An invertible embedded container system comprises a base unit, a vase unit, and a flange unit. The base unit and vase unit include open sides, such that the vase unit is received within the open side of the base unit. Inverting the container system is accomplished by selectively placing the vase unit into the base unit with the open side or closed side of the vase unit facing up. The flange unit attaches to the vase unit and covers any space between the vase unit and base unit. A user may configure the container system in a closed orientation to prevent water and debris from entering the vase unit while system is not in use.

Abstract: A monument floral holder that can be mounted to various widths of stones, and allows for flowers arrangements to maintain their position during most wind conditions. The bracket is designed in a way that it can be install and removed without damaging the monument. The bracket is aesthetically pleasing, and can be used repeatedly by the family members that maintain the flower at the cemetery.

Abstract: An increase in the total grain and biomass yields and photosynthetic rates of plants grown at high densities is achieved by novel methods of defoliating the primary-source leaf of a majority of such plants. In particular the methods provide for increased grain and biomass yields, including for example, increased average kernel mass for maize plants, and photosynthetic rates through the timely removal of the primary-source leaf of a majority of the plants grown at high densities. This invention also relates to seeds obtained by using the disclosed methods.

Abstract: A plant pot made of plastic with a predominantly vertically aligned wall and a predominantly horizontally aligned bottom connected on the edge with the wall, which is arched upwards at least in an inner part in the form of a cupola, is configured to secure the bottom area against being compressed through and dented through the material that is as thin-walled as possible, in such a way that the cupola is reinforced by profile braces that run as interties from a central area of the cupola to at least the peripheral areas of the cupola.

Abstract: A method of using a floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, or a floral grouping, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve.