Abstract: An apparatus for the machining of optical workpieces of materials of non-brittle hardness, particularly of plastics material spectacles lenses, has a holder, which is operatively connected with an actuator for reciprocating movement, and a support, which is fixable to the holder and to which a cutting tip of monocrystalline diamond, which has an arcuate cutting edge, is fastened. In order to be able to use the cutting edge over its curve length to avoid of premature wear in the rotary machining, provision is made for a positioning device, by which the support is fixable in at least two different relative positions with respect to the holder to dispose substantially different circumferential sections of the cutting edge for the rotary machining.

Abstract: In a machine tool, a support member to which a headstock is mounted movably in an upward-downward direction is movable so as to change a position thereof in a horizontal direction relative to that of a bed. A guide member is provided on the bed and configured to guide the support member. An engageable portion at which the support member is supported by the guide member is located in the support member at a level within a range of upward-downward movement of the headstock along the support member.

Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A process for making perforations in a plastic film material to be used in a package for products prone to decay, in which the surface area of the perforations made in a defined surface area of the plastic film material must have a predetermined value, which process has the following steps: A. making of one perforation or a number of perforations in the defined surface area of the plastic film material, B. measuring the surface area of the perforation or of the number of perforations made in step A, C. calculating the difference between the predetermined perforation value minus the surface area of all perforations present in the defined surface area, D. if the difference is smaller than a first predetermined reference value, stopping the making of perforations in the defined surface area of the plastic film material, or if the difference is larger than the first predetermined reference value repeating the steps A to C until the difference is at most equal to the first predetermined reference value.

Abstract: A kerf making machine includes a table. A slide assembly comprises first, second, and third slides. The first slide has a first stop and a first abutment on the end thereof. The second slide has a second stop oppositely positioned to the first stop. The third slide has a third abutment on the end thereof and is positioned relative to the first abutment a distance that is the exact distance of the desired distance. The slide assembly is reversed from its one side to its other side wherein the first slide, the second slide, and the third slide are positioned on the table.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to feed and shear metal bars, comprising a shearing unit that shears the metal bars sequentially into segments of desired length, and an alignment and translation unit, which feeds the metal bars to the shearing unit, provided with butting member suitable to cooperate with the tail ends of the metal bars in order to align them longitudinally with respect to each other. The butting member comprises a magnetic portion facing toward the tail ends of the metal bars, and conformed so as to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic attraction force on the tail ends, so as to attract the metal bars to itself and to keep the relative tail ends substantially aligned and in contact with the butting member.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for cutting a polymeric stent including the use of a polymeric mandrel as a laser shielding device. The polymeric mandrel is allowed to roll freely within a polymeric tube that is cut into a polymeric stent.

Abstract: A table saw having a reaction system configured to take a predetermined action to mitigate injury upon detection of a dangerous condition is disclosed. The reaction system has a component in a predetermined orientation relative to the blade and the component is configured to maintain its orientation relative to the blade as the blade is raised and lowered.

Abstract: A device 1 for the automated cutting of bread 4 into slices comprising an element 7 driving the bread 4 and a set of blades 8 for slicing the bread 4, the drive element 7 being arranged so as to be moved in a translation movement transversely to the set of blades 8 by a movement means 10 coupled to said drive element 7, between a first retracted position in which the bread 4 to be sliced can be loaded into the device 1 and a second advanced position in which the element 7 driving the bread 4 is adjacent to the set of blades 8 and the sliced bread can be removed from the device 1, the latter also comprising a regulation means 14 arranged to automatically regulate the power supplied by the movement means 10 according to the speed and/or acceleration of the translation movement of the element 7 driving the bread 4 during the operation of slicing it.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cutter frame including a plurality of cutters for cutting one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces having a relatively small size from a rectangular base material at a predetermined inclination, the cutters being mounted or formed in the cutter frame such that the cutters correspond to the rectangular unit pieces, two of the rectangular unit pieces being arranged mainly in the inclination direction such that the rectangular unit pieces are in contact with each other at one side of each rectangular unit piece, wherein, on the assumption that imaginary vertex coordinates of a leftmost end are (Ax, Ay), and imaginary vertex coordinates of a rightmost end are (Bx, By), when the rectangular unit pieces coincide with each other at a left or right side of each rectangular unit piece, vertex coordinates (B?x, B?y) of the rightmost end are greater than the imaginary vertex coordinates (Bx, By) of the rightmost end based on the imaginary vertex coordinates (Ax, Ay) of the leftmost end in an ar

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a facet cutter used with hydro-demolition equipment in cutting openings in structural surfaces. The facet cutter includes a nozzle head with one or more nozzles. The nozzle head can be placed adjacent a side of the opening where the facet is to be cut. The nozzle head is oriented so that the axes of the nozzles are substantially perpendicular to the desire plane of the face of the facet. High-pressure fluid is applied to the nozzle and the nozzle head is moved over the plane of the facet, thereby cutting the facet. Various axial and rectilinear motions of the nozzle head may be effectuated by various drivers and rotators, at least some of which are controlled remotely by a remote control device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food product cutting machine comprising a driven cutting knife, a receiving device for product to be cut, a height adjustment device for the receiving device by means of which a height position of product to be cut relative to the cutting knife is adjustable, a carriage displaceable relative to the cutting knife and having the receiving device arranged thereat, and a support device for product to be cut having at least one support element and being capable of supporting product to be cut on a support face as it is cut, wherein the support device for product to be cut is coupled with the height adjustment device, the position of the effective support face being predetermined by the height position of the receiving device.

Abstract: A defect testing apparatus for testing defects of optical film sheet-shaped product of an optical displaying apparatus, which includes a defect detecting means for detecting defects of a monolayer body and/or a laminate body constituting the sheet-shaped product in a state in which a protective layer on a surface of the sheet-shaped product is not disposed and defect information preparing means for preparing defect information which is information related to the defects detected by the defect detecting means, and the defect information is used for producing the sheet-shaped product provided in a roll form or in separate sheets.

Abstract: A quick-release apparatus which is adapted for a knife board of a saw grinding machine comprises a fixture plate forming with a first projection; wherein the knife board includes a coupled portion having a slot to hook the first projection; a fastening member mounted onto and not pivot with respect to the first projection of the fixture plate and including an exterior side having at least one concaved portion; and a control member pivotably connected to the fastening member and including an abutted side and at least one protruding portion formed on the abutted side, with the abutted side and the at least one protruding portion both corresponding to the at least one concaved portion, with the abutted side facing the fastening member, and with the at least one protruding portion selectively pressing the exterior side of the fastening member to tightingly attach to the knife plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for fixing a saw blade and a knife plate of a saw grinding machine, the apparatus comprise a driving device including an axis; and a fixture plate, which has a first end and a second end, including a connective hole coupled to the driving device and a coupled portion defined at the first end thereof; wherein the saw blade is pivotally connected to the axis of the driving device, with the saw blade and the fixture plate moved with respect to the driving device simultaneously; wherein the knife plate is coupled to the coupled portion of the fixture plate and includes a blocked side formed on a side thereof, with a vertical distance between the blocked side and the saw blade maintained to be fixed.

Abstract: A pick for playing a stringed instrument comprises a main body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a front surface and a back surface, and a peripheral edge adjoining the front surface and the back surface. The second portion has a front surface and a back surface, and a peripheral edge adjoining the front surface and the back surface. The first portion and the second portion are secured together one to the other at the back surface of each, thereby forming an interface between the first portion and the second portion. The front surface of each of the first portion and the second portion is outwardly facing.

Abstract: An electronic high-hat circuitry system allows the drummer to manually choose the sounds that an electronic high-hat makes when the drummer's foot is off of the pedal and the high-hat instrument is struck. When the pedal is at or near the top of its travel, a primary circuitry switch disables normal foot-controlled positioning circuitry and enables a secondary circuit that sends a selected positioning signal to a drum module. When the pedal is again pressed down, the primary circuitry switch returns control to the primary, pedal controlled circuit. An optional tertiary circuit allows for the choosing of a different sound when the secondary circuit is activated and the high-hat cymbal is tilted. A control panel is used by the drummer to select the desired high-hat sounds of the secondary and tertiary circuits. Also, high-hat instruments are introduced that have removable foot pedals, or no foot pedal.

Abstract: A shaped charge includes a cup-shaped casing defining an interior volume; a liner located within the interior volume; an explosive disposed between the liner and the casing; and a reactive material disposed between the liner and the casing. A method for generating a dynamic overbalance inside a wellbore includes disposing a perforation gun in the wellbore; and detonating a shaped charge in the perforation gun, wherein the shaped charge includes a cup-shaped casing defining an interior volume, a liner located within the interior volume, an explosive disposed between the liner and the casing, and a reactive material disposed between the liner and the casing.

Abstract: A weapon having a barrel or launch tube for a projectile or shell preloaded therein together with a propellant charge. An active vent is configured on the barrel for preventing accidental firing of the shell if the weapon becomes overheated.

Abstract: A bullet trap (1) is provided that connects to a muzzle end (5) of a weapon (3). The bullet trap (1) has a body (11) with a chamber (17) into which a bullet can be fired. The chamber (17) has a plurality of baffles (27) located one behind the other in an aligned series arrangement. The baffles (27) absorb kinetic energy of a fired bullet and enable the bullet to be trapped within the body (11). The baffles (27) have a thickness at a centre of axis of travel of a bullet less than the thickness at a radially outwardly distant position to provide for a deformation at the centre of a first of a series of baffles (27) before there will be engagement of a centre of second and subsequent baffles (27).

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A safety device comprises a shield, and an supporting frame. The shield is fixed on the body of the rifle to protect the shooter's face. The supporting frame is adapted to support the shield against the impact of a bullet shooting on the shield or other attack.

Abstract: A retractable light turret mounted on a platform, comprising firing means that can be deployed through an opening, a protective cowling ensuring the closing of the opening and elevation and azimuth aiming means for the firing means, wherein said protective cowling has, on its external face, firstly close-in defence means and secondly at least one observation means coupled with display means arranged inside said platform.

Abstract: In various embodiments, pneumatic cylinder assemblies are coupled in series pneumatically, thereby reducing a range of force produced by or acting on the pneumatic cylinder assemblies during expansion or compression of a gas.

Abstract: A machine and method for a hydrostatic axial sliding bearing that has bearing and sealing functions and is capable of exhibiting reduced power losses. The hydrostatic axial sliding bearing of the machine is defined by axial sliding bearing surfaces that are separated by a fluid film and adapted for movement relative to each other during operation of the machine. The machine has first and second elements that define a first and a second of the axial sliding bearing surfaces. In combination, the first and second axial sliding bearing surfaces function as bearing and sealing surfaces for the hydrostatic axial sliding bearing. The machine is adapted so that the first and second axial sliding bearing surfaces move relative to each other in a first direction of motion, and at least the second axial sliding bearing surface has a surface profile with an oscillatory waveform in the first direction of motion.

Abstract: The variable displacement swash plate compressor includes a housing, a drive shaft, a swash plate, a piston, a bleed passage, a supply passage and a low-melting member. The housing has a cylinder bore, a suction chamber, a discharge chamber and a crank chamber. The swash plate is supported in the crank chamber by the drive shaft and inclination angle of the swash plate is adjustable. The piston is reciprocally movably received in the cylinder bore. The bleed passage is formed in the housing in communication with the crank chamber and the suction chamber. The supply passage is formed in the housing in communication with the discharge chamber and the crank chamber. The low-melting member is disposed in the bleed passage so as to restrict fluid flow therethrough and has a lower melting point than the housing. When the low-melting member is melted, an opening of the bleed passage is increased.

Abstract: A method and sensor for monitoring chemical species in a gas flow are described. An ionized sample of gas is passed through a flow channel, with a DC electric field applied transverse to the longitudinal axis of the channel. Any electric current produced by the ion flow is measured, with variations in the current being indicative of a change in composition of the gas flow. In certain embodiments, the DC field may be varied over time, to sweep the field voltage. The detected current against field voltage graph may be taken as a profile of a particular gas composition. Variations in the profile again are indicative of a change in gas composition.

Abstract: An electrostatic screen battery for emission control (ESBEC) system includes a plurality of screens. The screens are arranged in an alternating manner so that screens at a first electric potential are interposed with screens at a second electric potential. An ionizer is disposed upstream of the screens. An exhaust stream passes by the ionizer and then through the screens, where particulates are deposited onto the screens. In preferred embodiments the screens have hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to sequestering carbon dioxide in an aquifer by trapping the CO2 in interstitial pores of the aquifer. Trapping the CO2 in the interstitial pores of the aquifer prevents the sequestered CO2 from escaping back to the surface and allows a much larger percentage of a CO2 to be stably sequestered compared to techniques that rely on dissolving the CO2 to achieve stable sequestration.

Abstract: In a centrifugal separator and method for cleaning of gas containing solid and liquid impurities. A stationary casing encloses a separation space through which gas flows. An inlet channel extends to the separation space and forms an inlet for the gas to be cleaned. A rotating member is provided in the separation space downstream the inlet and rotates about an axis of rotation. The rotating member comprises a number of separation discs and brings the gas to rotate for separating by means of centrifugal forces a main part of the impurities from the gas. A gas outlet channel is provided downstream the rotating member for discharging the cleaned gas. A first outlet is provided for discharging the impurities. A supply member is configured to permit the supply of a separation aid humidifying the particles, which aid is in the form of an aerosol, to the gas to be cleaned.

Abstract: A wet electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is disclosed to have a housing, several discharge wires, two roughened collection electrodes coated with TiO2 or SiO2 nanoparticles, two porous metallic plates, and two roughened glass plates coated with TiO2 or SiO2 nanoparticles. The porous metallic plates and the glass plates coated with TiO2 or SiO2 nanoparticles located above the collection electrodes are used to enhance the uniformity of the water film. When particles are introduced into the ESP, they are charged by gas ions generated by corona discharge, and then migrate to collection electrodes due to electrostatic force. Finally, particles are removed by uniform water film flowing downward along the collection electrodes. Furthermore, pulse jet passing through the small holes on the collection plates is used to clean discharge wires, maintaining electric corona strength and prolonging the operation life.

Abstract: A the discharge electrode made of at least two parts. One part is the mast, which is made from substantially non-electrically conductive material, such as a CPVC pipe. The second part is a spike-carrying elongated member, such as a wire, made of substantially electrically conductive material, with sharpened spikes extending from the wire. The spike-carrying elongated member is attached to the mast, such as by winding around the mast in a helical pattern, and connected to an electrical device. The spikes extend away from the mast.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide recovery system according to the present embodiments includes: an absorber bringing exhaust gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with absorbent reversibly absorbing or releasing carbon dioxide at above or below a predetermined temperature, and making the absorbent absorb carbon dioxide in the exhaust gas; a regenerator releasing carbon dioxide in the absorbent by heating the absorbent absorbing carbon dioxide at the absorber; a reflux pipeline flowing back the absorbent regenerated at the regenerator to the absorber; and a filter introducing at least a part of the absorbent, removing solids accumulated in the introduced absorbent, and returning the absorbent after the solids are removed to a vicinity of a portion where the absorbent is introduced.

Abstract: A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg.

Abstract: A separator for separating a liquid-gas flow into a liquid and a compressed gas includes a housing that defines an inner space and that is adapted to contain the full pressure of the compressed gas. The housing includes a liquid-gas inlet, a liquid outlet, and a gas outlet. A first stage separator is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the inlet. The first stage separator is operable to separate a first portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. A second stage separator includes a swirl vane separator and is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the first stage separator and is operable to separate a second portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. A third stage separator is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the swirl vane separator and is operable to separate a third portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. The first stage separator, the second stage separator, and the third stage separator are completely contained within the housing.

Abstract: An air cleaner having a manipulator is disclosed. The manipulator (200) includes a rotary manipulation unit (300), which is provided so as to be movable between a first position, at which the rotary manipulation unit is retracted into the air cleaner, and a second position, to which the rotary manipulation unit is extracted from the air cleaner to enable a user to manipulate the rotary manipulation unit. The manipulator further includes a lift unit (400), which is installed in the air cleaner to move the rotary manipulation unit between the first position and the second position. In the present invention, the manipulator can control several functions of the air cleaner obviating the need for having several control buttons, thus being more convenient for a user. Furthermore, the present invention can prevent water from permeating a PCB mounted in the rot ary manipulation unit, thus preventing malfunction of the encoder unit.

Abstract: A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for carbon dioxide from air, which comprises exposing solvent covered surfaces to air streams where the airflow is kept laminar, or close to the laminar regime. The invention also provides for an apparatus, which is a laminar scrubber, comprising solvent covered surfaces situated such that they can be exposed to air streams such that the airflow is kept laminar.

Abstract: A filter (50) that can be located on vehicles in the region of the relative wind has an inlet-side perforated sheet with slanted guide surfaces (5, 7), a preliminary filter (9), a coarse dust filter (23), a first fine dust filter (27) with a free space (25) between the coarse dust filter (23) and the fine dust filter (27), a second fine dust filter (31) with a free space (29) between the fine dust filters (27, 31) and, on the air exit side, another perforated sheet (33) with slanted guide surfaces (35). With this filter, when vehicles, especially motor vehicles, are traveling on roads, there is effective filtering of dust, especially also fine dust, from the air that is flowing through the filter (50) under the action of the relative wind.

Abstract: A humidity control and ventilation system for a building with an absorption-type humidity controller includes an air supply passage, air discharge passage and a processing unit. The air supply passage is configured to conduct intake air from an exterior inlet port, which is located at an outside of the building, to an interior outlet port, which is located at an inside of the building. The processing unit is inserted in the air supply passage. The air supply passage includes an intake duct that is located between the processing unit and the interior outlet port, and the intake duct includes a vertically extending section, which extends in a vertical direction to create an upflow of the intake air conducted from the processing unit toward the interior outlet port.

Abstract: An infusion extractor is provided including a plunger to be inserted into an infusing container containing the infusion mixture that has vertical inner walls oriented parallel to a vertical axis of the container. The plunger includes a first surface with a seal situated at an edge of the surface. The seal is adapted for sealing against the inner walls of the infusing container as the plunger moves within the container, to define a first chamber containing the mixture of infusible material and extract. The plunger also includes a second surface extending from the first surface and defining a second chamber; the second surface includes extract flow openings which permit flow of extract from the first chamber into the second chamber. At least a portion of the extract flow openings are situated at a depth either above or below the first surface along the vertical axis.

Abstract: A lid assembly including a lid ring removably securable to the rim of a pitcher for holding liquid; a cover removably securable to the lid ring; and an infuser removably securable to the cover, the infuser when removably secured to the cover rotates in a first direction as the cover is being attached to the lid ring and in a second direction as the cover is being detached from the lid ring.

Abstract: A roller grill separating device having a pair of support brackets, a pair of crossover bars, and one or more separator bar. The separating device sits over a roller grill and can be spaced therefrom. A plurality of the separator bars can be used to create separate sections on the grill to separate uncooked products from cooked products or to separate one flavor from another. The device can include a sign clip that is used for identifying and marketing different types of food products. The pair of support brackets can be replaced by a plurality of clips that fasten onto rollers or by support angled members that rest on the housing of the roller grill. The device is inexpensive to make and is sanitary.

Abstract: A food processor has a base seat; a processing chamber installed on the base seat; a rotary roller for containing food, which is driven by a motor and rotablely disposed in the processing chamber and cooperate with said processing chamber coaxially; a steam generating unit is installed in the base seat, the steam outlet of the steam generating unit stretches into the processing chamber. Steam is used to heat and cook the nuts, frozen food and other food, because of the rotary roller, the rotation of the rotary roller can drive the hot steam to be fully distributed in the whole processing chamber. The surface of the food can fully contact the hot steam. The food is heated and cooked evenly, the processing speed is quicker, and the taste is unified.

Abstract: A mobile strapping device for strapping packaged goods with wrap-around strap including a tensioner for applying a strap tension to a loop of a wrapping strap, and a friction welder for producing a friction weld connection by way of a friction welding element at two areas of the loop of the wrapping strap disposed one on top of the other, and a chargeable energy storage means for storing electrical energy that can be released as drive energy for motorized drive motions at least for the friction welder for producing a friction weld connection. For a strapping device with high functional reliability and ease of handling, despite the possibility of automated production of wrapped straps, at least to a large extent, the strapping device to includes a planetary gear system for transferring and changing the rotational speed of a drive motion provided by an electrical drive of the friction welder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged goods with wrap-around strap, including a tensioner for applying a strap tension to a loop of a wrapping strap, and a friction welder for producing a friction weld connection in two areas of the loop of the wrapping strap disposed one on top of the other, and a chargeable energy storage means for storing energy, in particular electrical, mechanical, elastic or potential energy, that can be released as drive energy at least for the friction welder for producing a friction weld connection. The strapping device is provided with a common drive for the tensioner for producing a tensioning motion, and for the friction welder for producing an oscillating friction welding motion and for a transitioning device for producing a transitioning motion of the friction welder from a rest position to a welding position.

Abstract: A mobile strapping device for strapping packaged goods with wrap-around strap, comprising a tensioner for applying a strap tension to a loop of a wrapping strap, and a connector for producing a connection in two areas of the loop of the wrapping strap disposed one on top of the other, and a chargeable energy storage means for storing energy that can be released as drive energy for motorized drive motions at least for the friction welder for producing a friction welded connection and/or for the tensioner, is intended to have high functional reliability and ease of handling despite the possibility of automated production of wrapped straps, at least to a large extent. To this end, it is proposed that the energy storage means of the strapping device comprise a lithium ion battery for providing energy for driving a connector designed as a friction welder.