Abstract: To provide a solar cell module capable of discharging rain water or the like even when the solar cell module is installed outdoor such as on the roof, and rain water or the like flows into the solar cell module. A solar cell module 1 includes a solar cell panel 9 having a primary side and a secondary side adjacent to the primary side, a primary frame member 10 disposed along the primary side, and a secondary frame member 20a disposed along the secondary side. The primary frame member 10 and the secondary frame member 20a include a holding unit that holds the solar cell panel 9. The primary frame member 10 includes, below the holding unit of the primary frame member 10, an end face 17a that is open at an end portion in a lengthwise direction of the primary frame member 10 and a primary interior space 17 communicating with the interior from the end face 17a.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device includes a photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer for generating an electric current when it absorbs light, a first electrode formed in contact with a light-absorbing surface of the semiconductor layer, and a second electrode formed in contact with a rear surface of the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is a single-particle film including a binder layer and separate photoelectric conversion semiconductor particles. At least parts of the photoelectric conversion semiconductor particles are embedded in the binder layer. The photoelectric conversion semiconductor particles have a mean particle diameter of not less than 1 ?m and not more than 60 ?m and a variation coefficient of particle diameter of less than 30%. Parts of the semiconductor particles are in contact with the second electrode at the rear surface and parts of the semiconductor particles are in contact with the first electrode at the front surface via a buffer layer.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a solar cell including organic nanowires. The solar cell may include a photoelectric conversion layer formed of a p-type material including an organic material and an n-type material including organic nanowires.

Abstract: A multi-function faucet wand configured to be removably supported by the delivery spout of a faucet. The faucet wand includes a mode control movable in response to user input from between a first position for directing water in an aerate mode, and a second position for directing water in a spray mode. A flow control is movable in response to user input from between a first position for providing a low flow rate of water, and a second position for providing a high flow rate of water.

Abstract: A method for controlling a safety feature for a hydraulic machine is provided. The method includes detecting when at least control valve for a controller of an implement for the hydraulic machine is stuck in a position. An exhaust valve for the hydraulic control system is then moved to a closed position to prevent movement of the implement of the hydraulic machine.

Abstract: A method for manipulating a first liquid within a device including fabricated microstructures for transporting the first liquid through a system of capillary channels and cavities with a closed configuration. The method including transporting the first liquid through the system by capillary force only, stopping a flow of the first liquid temporarily at a capillary stop, switching on the flow of the first liquid after a desired stop time is elapsed, adjusting the stop time of the first liquid by a length and a cross-section of the control capillary between a beginning of the control capillary and its end at the capillary stop, metering the first liquid to be manipulated, and holding a metered amount of the first liquid during the stop time within a cavity.

Abstract: A system for feeding a slurry catalyst composition including: a primary slurry feed system comprising a primary slurry flow meter and a primary catalyst injection device, wherein the primary slurry flow meter measures a primary slurry catalyst composition flow rate to the primary catalyst injection device; and a secondary slurry feed system comprising a secondary slurry flow meter, a secondary carrier liquid, a secondary carrier liquid control device, and a secondary catalyst injection device, wherein the secondary slurry flow meter measures a secondary slurry catalyst composition flow rate to the secondary catalyst injection device, wherein the secondary carrier liquid control device controls a process parameter of the secondary slurry feed system based a ratio of the primary slurry catalyst composition flow rate to the secondary slurry catalyst composition flow rate.

Abstract: An automatically adjusting control valve comprises a valve body; a valve seat within the valve body; a sealing disc adjacent the valve seat when the valve is closed and offset from the valve seat when the valve is open; an armature adjacent the sealing disc and operable to move the sealing disc linearly within the valve body; a biasing mechanism which biases the armature toward a first position; and an actuation stem configured to overcome the biasing mechanism and move the armature between the first position and a second position upon manual operation. The actuation stem may comprise a portion which engages the armature during movement between the first position and the second position The portion may be configured to deform to accommodate manufacturing tolerances of the valve.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve is provided, which can prevent the occurrence of overload by relieving hydraulic fluid of a return line in which the overload occurs due to an inertial force of a rotator when a hydraulic motor that is operated by the hydraulic fluid supplied from a hydraulic pump stops halfway.

Abstract: An apparatus for unsealing a pipe in a pipe assembly is disclosed. The apparatus has a seal for minimizing leakage from the pipe and a spring attaching to both the seal and the pipe assembly. If the seal is to be removed, a spring force of the spring acts against and moves the seal for removal of the seal.

Abstract: A rainwater-collection device includes a tank with an upper portion, a lower portion, a rainwater inlet at the upper portion, a rainwater overflow outlet at the upper portion, and a rainwater drain outlet at the lower portion. The inlet couples to an upper downspout segment of a gutter system of a building and the overflow outlet couples to a lower downspout segment in positions so that rainwater coming down the upper downspout flows into the tank through the inlet, and once the rainwater fills the tank, then the excess water overflows out of the tank through the overflow outlet, down the lower downspout segment, and away from the building. Methods of installing the collection device include separating the existing downspout into the upper and lower downspout segments and coupling them to the rainwater inlet and overflow outlets, respectively, without the need to trim down the downspout.

Abstract: A fluid control valve is provided. The fluid control valve is interposed in a fluid flow passage, and includes a temperature sensing part which is provided in a fluid of the fluid flow passage, and which is configured to operate based on a temperature of the fluid; a heating element which is configured to heat the temperature sensing part; and a shielding part which is capable of shielding the temperature sensing part from the fluid.

Abstract: A gas pressure regulator for use with gas delivery systems is provided. The gas pressure regulator includes, in one form, an inlet with an entry portion and a bottom portion. A pocket is disposed proximate the bottom portion of the inlet, and a cavity is disposed within a central portion of the gas pressure regulator. A guide is disposed within a lower portion of the cavity, and a flow of gas through the gas pressure regulator extends through the inlet, changes direction to flow through the cavity, and the flow of gas changes direction to impact the guide prior to flowing through the cavity. The pocket and the guide reduce the amount of particles capable of reaching internal components of the gas pressure regulator, resulting in low sensitivity and high fault tolerance to ignited particles coming through the gas pressure regulator in the event of accidental particle contamination.

Abstract: A gas pressure sensor assembly for a gas regulator includes a plurality of selectable inlets, an outlet and a gauge. Each inlet is configured to receive pressurized gas from a different one of a plurality of associated pressurized gas storage containers. The outlet supplies gas to an associated appliance. The gauge senses a gas pressure in a selected inlet corresponding to the associated pressurized gas storage container from which the inlet receives pressurized gas and visually indicates a pressure of that associated gas storage container. The gas pressure sensor assembly includes a cooperating member and an sensing device. The cooperating member is at least partially housed within the gauge and includes a disc member rotatably responsive to a gas pressure in the selected inlet. The sensing device is releasably connected to the gauge. The sensing device is selectively actuated by movement of the disc member.

Abstract: A control system for extending and retracting a ram of a hydraulic coupler for coupling an attachment to an arm of an excavator or back hoe, said control system being adapted to provide an audible and/or visual alert to an operator to indicate a leak of fluid or loss of fluid pressure from said ram and/or from a hydraulic circuit supplying said fluid to the ram. Preferably the control system further comprises a flow sensor for sensing the flow of fluid in a feed line for supplying pressurised fluid to the ram and/or a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of fluid in said feed line, said control system including at least one indication device for providing said audible and/or visual alert to an operator to indicate a leak of fluid or loss of fluid pressure in response to, or as a function of, the output of the flow sensor and/or the pressure sensor.

Abstract: An integrated control valve body and hydraulic pump for an automatic transmission provides improved efficiency and space utilization. The invention includes a control valve body having a plurality of control valves and passageways and an internal cavity having an inlet and an outlet, a pump rotor received within the internal cavity and having a plurality of radially and axially extending slots, radially moveable vanes and a shaft, and means for transferring drive energy from a drive shaft extending between an output of a torque converter and an input of the transmission to the shaft of the hydraulic pump. The means for transferring drive energy may be a pair of chain sprockets and a chain, a pair of spur or helical gears or other inter-axis power transfer components and may effect a speed increase or reduction.

Abstract: A fluid-pressure pump 2 rotated by an electric motor 9 drives a fluid-pressure cylinder 3. A discharge flow restrictor 15 is provided in a discharge passage 12 through which a working fluid from the fluid-pressure pump 2 is supplied to fluid-pressure cylinder 3. A pilot-pressure-operated shut-off valve 4 changes over a connecting position A at which the discharge passage 12 between the discharge flow restrictor 15 and the fluid-pressure cylinder 3 is connected to the tank 10 and a shut-off position B at which the discharge passage 12 is disconnected from the tank 10, in response to a pressure P1 in the discharge passage 12 between the discharge flow restrictor 15 and the discharge port 24, thereby enabling a change-over between a loaded mode and an unloaded mode assumed at an fluid-pressure actuator unit 1 in response to an operation of the fluid-pressure pump 2.

Abstract: A stack valve 1 includes an ascending dividing valve 14 which is provide on an ascending junction path 23 and controls the flow rate of a pressure fluid supplied to a head-side chamber 4a of a bucket cylinder 4, an ascending branched path 24 which is branched from the ascending junction path 23 and connected to an unloading path 21, and an ascending cancellation switching valve 19 which is provided on the ascending branched path 24 to close or open the ascending branched path 24. The ascending dividing valve 14 and the ascending cancellation switching valve 19 are provide in the same dividing section 83.

Abstract: A digital faucet system includes a faucet, data input unit, a sense unit, an adjusting unit and a control unit. The data input unit includes a display panel for displaying a temperature and a flow rate of mixed water from the faucet, and a touch screen for generating temperature input data and flow rate input data. The sense unit generates temperature sensing data and flow rate sensing data by detecting the temperature and the flow rate of the mixed water. The adjusting unit adjusts the temperature and the flow rate of the mixed water. The control unit controls the adjusting unit to adjust the temperature and the flow rate of the mixed water based on the temperature input data, the flow rate input data, the temperature sensing data and the flow rate sensing data. The temperature and the flow rate of the mixed water may be automatically and simultaneously adjusted.

Abstract: A drain system and method for draining a first liquid, including a collection vessel having a first chamber arranged to receive the first liquid, a second chamber, and higher and lower valves positioned between the first and second chambers. When the valves are open, liquids can pass between the chambers. When the pressure in the second chamber exceeds that in the first chamber by more than a first predetermined amount, the valves are closed. A first outlet to the second chamber allows liquids to flow from the second chamber. In a first mode, the first inlet supplies a second liquid at a pressure higher than that of the first liquid in the first chamber such that the valves are closed. In a second mode, the first inlet stops supplying the second liquid such that the pressure in the second chamber reduces relative to the first chamber allowing the valves open.

Abstract: A centralized automatic fluid or gas spill prevention and shut-off valve system that prevents line ruptures comprising means to reduce fluid pressures, such as gas, to appropriate levels, a continuous monitoring of downstream conditions, an immediate stop system of major spillage caused by excessive flow wherein said immediate stop system automatically shuts off the flow of fluids, means for timed shut off of minor fluid flows that exceed a predetermined amount of time and a restarting system that restarts when overflow conditions are corrected, wherein said restarting system works automatically or manually.

Abstract: A liquid arc induced cavitation (LAIC) system (also referred to as a pulsed arc electrohydraulic discharge system) for use in reducing contaminants in liquids (e.g. water), having: a moving electrode positioning mechanism with feedback sensors to control the electrode gap geometry; a bank of hybrid capacitors and an air gap switch.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed whereby a propellant driven water stream is used in the formation of materials made from high tensile strength alloys. High pressure developed in liquid flowing through a tubular work piece is employed to achieve desired forms. The high pressure results from superposition of compression waves generated in the course of the impact of the liquid by products of propellant combustion.

Abstract: A fuel hose (10) includes a laminated layer structure including: an intermediate layer (12) containing polyvinyl alcohol and/or an ethylene-vinylalcohol copolymer; an inner layer (11) disposed on an inner periphery of the intermediate layer; and an outer layer (13) disposed on an outer periphery of the intermediate layer and containing a rubber. The inner layer (11) includes: a first component containing nitrile rubber; and cross-linked chains formed of carbon-carbon single bond, and is directly laminated to the intermediate layer (12).

Abstract: A heat insulator is wound around an outer periphery of a vehicle exhaust pipe. The heat insulator comprises a deformable sheet-shaped heat insulating material hermetically encased in a reduced pressure state in a bag member comprised of heat-resistant metal foil.

Abstract: Provided is a method of transporting an absorbent resin powder, said method being suitable for long-distance transport, and being able to inhibit the deterioration of the properties of the absorbent resin powder while also inhibiting obstructions. During the manufacturing process, the absorbent resin powder is transported pneumatically via transport pipes. This transport method involves two or more air transport devices (A, B, C) within one transport section, and the air transport devices (A, B, C) are connected in series by transport pipes (P1, P2, P3).

Abstract: A chemical loading system is used for loading a molten chemical into a tanker. The chemical loading system includes a source supplying a molten chemical and a tanker for receiving the molten chemical. The chemical loading system has a stationary feed line supplying a chemical from the source. An extendable loader has a feed passage that is in fluid communication with the feed line. The extendable loader has a retracted position and an extended position relative to the feed line. The feed passage is adapted to have at least a portion thereof inside the tanker when in the extendable loader is in the extended position. A hoist assembly selectively extends and retracts the extendable loader assembly between the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: A concrete pump prime out bag configured to collect concrete prime out contaminant for disposal. The concrete pump prime out bag has a stem portion and a body portion that can retain the concrete pump prime out bag in an upright position. The stem portion is tapered, having an inverted funnel-shaped configuration with one end having an opening for receiving the concrete truck delivery hose and the other end formed onto the body portion. The concrete pump prime out bag also includes a fastener and an elastic band around the stem portion, adjacent to the bag opening. A concrete truck operator can use the elastic band to substantially secure the bag opening around the delivery hose. An air valve is also disposed on the stem portion to release air pressure as concrete prime out is deposited into the concrete pump prime out bag. The concrete pump prime out bag also includes a fastener and a bag seal.

Abstract: A hand sanitizer compartment is embedded into a fuel pump dispenser to provide a patron with the option to cleanse his hands after pumping fuel. The hand sanitizer compartment includes a hand sanitizer dispenser that includes a circuit configured to receive an activation signal from a computer system of the fuel pump dispenser when a patron request access to the hand sanitizer dispenser.

Abstract: A unit (100) for filling containers (2) with products (1), in particular pharmaceutical products (1), includes a hopper (3, 3a) containing a mass of products (1) in bulk, conveying means (5, 6) aimed at feeding the products (1) leaving the hopper (3) along a predetermined path (P) up to a station (SR), where the containers (2) are filled with the products (1). The containers (2) are fed to the filling station (SR) by transporting means (4, C). A checking station (SC) for checking the products (1) is situated along the path (P) upstream of the filling station (SR). The conveying means (5, 6) include first means (51, 52, 53) consisting of vibrating planes and second conveying means (6). The second conveying means (6) are situated at the checking station (SC) between the conveying/vibrating planes (51, 52, 53) and the filling station (SR).

Abstract: A gas fuel supply apparatus includes: first and second mouthpiece attachment sections capable of detachably attaching thereto mouthpieces of first and second gas containers and provided in communication with each other; and first and second check valves provided in a communication passage, communicating between the mouthpiece attachment sections, in corresponding relation to the first and second gas containers. The first and second check valves prevent a gas fuel, let out from any one of the first and second gas containers, from flowing into the other of the gas containers.

Abstract: A combination loader and post cure tire inflator for use with a tire press is provided. A post cure inflator for inflating and curing vulcanized tires includes a plurality of inflator stations with each inflator station including a pair of axially aligned, vertically separable tire inflating chuck rings. A loading apparatus includes a loading arm movable along a linear track relative to the plurality of inflator stations to load and unload each vulcanized tire in a selected one of the plurality of inflator stations without rotating the vulcanized tires in a turnover operation.

Abstract: A filler spout comprising a tubular body having mounted therein a valve member extending in register with a valve seat, and a secondary shutter disposed downstream from the valve member and connected thereto, the body including a constriction in register with the secondary shutter, an internal magnetic actuator element being connected to the valve member and being associated with external actuator means arranged to move the internal element between a position in which the valve member is closed and a position in which the valve member is open, wherein the internal actuator element is mounted between the valve member and the secondary shutter, and the tubular body includes means giving access to the internal actuator element.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beveller for providing an edge bevel for thin wood veneers and the like, comprising a milling cutter equipped with cutting knives projecting from the circumferential surface and rotating about a shaft subjected to a rotating force. The milling cutter is divided in its axial direction into at least two sections separated by a space, and at least one of the spaces is equipped with a presser directed to the surface to be cut.

Abstract: A rotary type feeding device for a woodworking machine includes a support post unit including a base adapted to be mounted on a worktable, and a pivot shaft disposed uprightly on the base. A cantilever unit includes a cantilever rotatable about the pivot shaft and having a pivot end proximate to the pivot shaft, and a free end distal from the pivot shaft, and a return member. A feeding wheel unit includes a feeding wheel disposed pivotally on the free end of the cantilever. The feeding wheel has a diameter that is not smaller than 250 mm. The return member of the cantilever unit is adapted for biasing the feeding wheel of the feeding wheel unit to pivot toward a cutter.

Abstract: Method and device for the determination of a thickness of a cross-section (S) of a tree trunk (30) received in a harvesting assembly (10) comprising a pair of opposite feed wheels (14) engaging with the tree trunk and a delimbing knife (18) abutting against the tree trunk. The mutual position of the feed wheels is detected as a measure of a transverse dimension (D1) of the cross-section of the tree trunk. The position of the delimbing knife (18) in relation to an abutment surface (22) of the tree trunk opposite thereto is detected as a measure of an additional transverse dimension (D2) of the cross-section (S) of the tree trunk, which additional transverse dimension forms an essentially right angle with the first-mentioned transverse dimension. The thickness of the cross-section (S) of the tree trunk is calculated based on the two measures of the transverse dimensions (D1, D2).

Abstract: A method of forging a nickel base superalloy comprising providing a nickel base superalloy preform (40) with a first predetermined shape, the nickel base superalloy preform having been produced by powder metallurgy. The nickel base superalloy preform (40) is forged to produce a nickel base superalloy forged component (50) with a second predetermined shape. The first predetermined shape and the second predetermined shape are arranged such that the effective strain at the end of the forging is less than 1. The nickel base superalloy forged component (50) is given a supersolvus heat treatment to produce a large grain size in the nickel base superalloy forged component (50).

Abstract: A resettable torque limiter in which major components are cast from stainless steel in order to minimize material requirements and which are thereafter annealed to provide corrosion resistance in service.

Abstract: An austenitic heat resistant alloy, which comprises by mass percent, C: over 0.02 to 0.15%, Si?2%, Mn?3%, P?0.03%, S?0.01%, Cr: 28 to 38%, Ni: over 40 to 60%, Co?20% (including 0%), W over 3 to 15%, Ti: 0.05 to 1.0%, Zr: 0.005 to 0.2%, Al: 0.01 to 0.3%, N?0.02%, and Mo<0.5%, with the balance being Fe and impurities, in which the following formulas (1) to (3) are satisfied has high creep rupture strength and high toughness after a long period of use at a high temperature, and further it is excellent in hot workability. This austenitic heat resistant alloy may contain a specific amount of one or more elements selected from Nb, V, Hf, B, Mg, Ca, Y, La, Ce, Nd, Sc, Ta, Re, Ir, Pd, Pt and Ag. P?3/{200(Ti+8.5×Zr)} . . . (1), 1.35×Cr?Ni+Co?1.85×Cr . . . (2), Al?1.5×Zr . . . (3).

Abstract: A spectacles temple protector includes a plurality of temple covers, wherein each of the temple covers has an elongated structure to define an elongated protection pouch for encircling the temples of the spectacles. The protection pouch has a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end and the rear end are opened end and closed end respectively, in such a manner that a free end of the spectacles temple is sliding into the protection pouch through the opened front end for being received within the protection pouch of the temple cover.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire has tread blocks (5) each defined by an equator-side longitudinal groove (3A), a tread-edge-side longitudinal groove (3B), a heel-side transverse groove (4A) and a toe-side transverse groove (4B). The block (5) has an equator-side longitudinal wall surface (8a) having a first radially outer edge (9a) and a first radially inner edge (10a), and a tread-edge-side longitudinal wall surface (8b) having a second radially outer edge (9b) and a second radially inner edge (10b). The angle ?1U of the first radially outer edge (9a), the angle ?1L of the first radially inner edge (10a), the angle ?2U of the second radially outer edge (9b) and the angle ?2L of the second radially inner edge (10b), each with respect to the tire circumferential direction, satisfy the following four conditional expressions: (0??1L<?1U?45); (0<?2L<?2U?45); (?1L<?2L) and (?1U<?2U).

Abstract: A tire includes a carcass, a tread band having a radially outer tread surface and a plurality of radially extending recesses, and an anti-slip structure disposed in one of the radially extending recesses. The anti-slip structure includes a first end portion, a second triangular middle portion, and a third triangular end portion. The third end portion includes three radially extending projections for providing traction over ice. The shape of the radially extending recess corresponds to the shape of the anti-slip structure such that the anti-slip structure is both radially and rotationally secured within the recess relative to the tread band of the tire.

Abstract: A tire includes a carcass, a tread band having a radially outer tread surface and a plurality of radially extending recesses, and an anti-slip structure disposed in one of the radially extending recesses. The anti-slip structure includes a first circular inner portion, a second outer portion, and a third core portion. The third core portion comprises an assembly of three pin structures for providing traction over ice. Each pin structure has a wedge-shaped base portion secured within the first circular inner portion and a pin extending through the second outer portion to the tread surface. The three wedge-shaped base portions combine to form a circular base portion for the assembly.

Abstract: A tire chain tightener for use on automotive, truck, or other vehicle traction chains and similar devices. The tire chain tightener has an length of elastic material with a hook attached to each end. Intermediate hooks are spaced along the elastic material between the two ends. One of the ends may be uniquely marked with instructions for correct installation of the tire chain tightener. When correctly installed, a tire chain tightener with N+1 hooks will form a symmetrical N pointed star inscribed in the circumference of the tire chains. The star is further centered about the tire. The tire chain tightener exerts a centering force on the tire chains. Since only one hook at a time is installed, the effort to install the tire chain tightener is reduced, enabling people of limited strength to install them.

Abstract: A steel cord for reinforcement of rubber articles, whose cord strength is enhanced by preventing occurrence of preceding break of the outermost layer filaments in the steel cord having a multi-twisted structure, and a pneumatic tire using it as a reinforcing material are provided. In a steel cord for reinforcement of rubber articles having a multi-twisted structure in which a plurality of strands are twisted together, which strands have a layered twisted structure in which a plurality of steel filaments are twisted together, dc/ds, which represents the ratio between dc, the diameter of outermost layer sheath filaments constituting the outermost layer sheath of a core strand, and ds, the diameter of outermost layer sheath filaments constituting the outermost layer sheath of sheath strands, is 1.05 to 1.25.

Abstract: The aspect of the present invention is a pneumatic tire comprising a plurality of radial protrusions 60 each extending in a tire radial direction on a tire surface 31 and having a shape protruding from the tire surface outward in a tire width direction, wherein the plurality of radial protrusions 60 are provided radially with a tire rotation axis as a center, the plurality of radial protrusions 60 each have a low protrusion portion 63 and a high protrusion portion 64, and a height of the low protrusion portion measured in the tire width direction hs is lower than a maximum height of the high protrusion portion h measured in the tire width direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing of a decorative element, particularly intended to be used as an emblem on a motor vehicle, comprises the steps of forming a body of a transparent plastic material, having a front face and a back face which comprises a base surface and at least a shaped hollow impression defining a tridimensional symbol raised with respect to the base surface, applying a decoration layer usually colored and/or providing an ornamental pattern, on the base surface, and forming a metalized layer on the back face by a paint containing metallic pigments so that also the inner surface of each hollow impression is coated. The pigments of the metalized layer are laminar metallic pigments, and the metalized layer is made by spray applying a plurality of coats of pigmented paint according to mutually crossing directions, in which the pigments are oriented parallel to the surface of the back face.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is presenting having multiple components and including an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components; and a printed graphic in the inspection region, wherein the ink used to print the graphic includes no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation. In addition, a disposable absorbent article having multiple components includes a printed graphic in an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, the printed graphic including black ink having no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a field emission cathode is provided. A carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate in a container and a prepolymer are provided. The prepolymer is put into the container settled for a period of over 30 minutes to fill in clearances of the carbon nanotube array, and part of the prepolymer is covering a top end of the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube array is rotated at a speed to push the part of the prepolymer into the clearances of the carbon nanotube array and a prepolymer film in the carbon nanotube array is obtained. The prepolymer film is then polymerized to form a polymer film.

Abstract: A process for making a noise absorber carpet including a fabric layer portion and a resinous backing layer portion including the substantially concurrent steps of continuously feeding a softened resinous backing material from a backing resin feeder onto a backing roll to form a continuous resinous backing sheet thereon, and continuously feeding a heated continuous fabric sheet via a fabric roll onto the backing sheet continuously formed on the backing roll, wherein the backing roll includes spike depressions and perforation pins on its surface, and wherein the fabric roll is located close to the backing roll to press the fabric sheet against the backing sheet as the sheets proceed between the rolls and mold spikes and perforations on the backing sheet, the backing roll being cooled to a temperature range between 10 degrees Celsius and 50 degrees Celsius with a cooling medium to harden said spikes and perforations and provide bonding between the fabric sheet and the backing sheet.