Abstract: In a method for producing a carbonaceous film in which a polymer film is wrapped around a core and is subjected to a heat treatment, material film surfaces during the carbonization step are prevented from fusion, whereby a long carbonaceous having a large area film is obtained. Fusion can be prevented by subjecting a polymer film to a heat treatment under a reduced pressure, and under a reduced pressure while allowing an inert gas to flow. The range of the pressure reduction is preferably ?0.08 MPa to ?0.01 kPa. It is preferred to carry out carbonization with the pressure reduced in the range of from ?0.08 MPa to ?0.01 kPa while allowing an inert gas to flow.

Abstract: An imprint apparatus includes: a support member which supports the mold; a substrate stage which supports the substrate; a detector which detects a force applied to the mold; a mechanism which forms a space for removing the mold supported by the support member, between the support member and the substrate stage, and a controller. The controller determines a release force required to detach the mold from the cured resin, based on a detection result from the detector, compares the determined release force with a first threshold value, and causes the mechanism to form the space if the determined release force is larger than the first threshold value.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides methods of manufacturing bulk absorbers and noise suppression panels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for molding a pet toy having one or more fabric inserts molded into a portion of the surface of the toy. The mold may comprise a cover plate, a cavity plate and a separator plate, the cavity plate including one or more projections and the separator plate including one or more complementary-shaped openings such that pieces of fabric placed on the projections may have skirt areas engaged by the engagement of the separator plate to the cavity plate. The fabric may stretch when the mold is filled with rubber or plastic to form discrete fabric-covered areas on the toy.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a measuring apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable. At least one sensor element is inserted into an at least partially pot-shaped mold, and the mold is at least partially filled with a casting material composed at least of a first component and a second component. The mold is filled with the casting material, at least partially, with at least the following steps at least one predeterminable amount of the first component of the casting material is charged into the mold; at least one predeterminable amount of the second component of the casting material is charged into the mold; and the mold is vibrated and/or caused to oscillate with a predeterminable frequency. Furthermore, a method for filling an at least partially pot-shaped mold is disclosed.

Abstract: A forming method includes: drawing, using a thermosetting liquid which has a non-water-soluble property in at least a cured state, a sectional pattern of a three dimensional object which is a forming target on a water-soluble recording medium which has acceptability for the liquid; heating, in a state where the plurality of recording mediums on which the sectional pattern is drawn is overlapped, the plurality of recording mediums, after the drawing; and dissolving at least an area outside the sectional pattern in each of the plurality of recording mediums using a liquid which includes water, after the heating.

Abstract: A method for producing different distinct intake manifolds from a single intake manifold casting mold. It is the objective of the present invention to reduce costs and tooling for the manufacturing of different intake manifolds by using a single intake manifold casting mold. The intake manifolds created by the casting mold are then differentiated for a corresponding engine by means of modifications. The intake runners of the intake manifolds are machine cut to fit the corresponding cylinder heads of the combustion engine. The modifications to the intake modification ensure maximum air flow efficiency for greater engine performance.

Abstract: A nanocomposite structure and method of fabricating same are provided. The nanocomposite structure is a polymer in an extruded shape with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) longitudinally disposed and dispersed in the extruded shape along a dimension thereof. The polymer is characteristically defined as having a viscosity of at least approximately 100,000 poise at a temperature of 200° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of a fluid, especially a liquid, to a hot end wall (2) of at least one thermoplastic container (1). For this purpose, a spongy mass (4) impregnated with the fluid is brought into contact with the end wall (2) of said at least one container (1), said spongy mass being held in contact with the end wall (2) for a predetermined time. Application in particular to the cooling of the hot end walls of containers leaving a blow moulding or stretch-blow moulding unit.

Abstract: A process for making a fiberglass service body. The process includes first providing a mold body having a flange extending around an outside periphery of the mold body. Next, the mold body is coated with a gel-coat layer. At least one layer of fiberglass is then placed onto the mold over the gel-coat layer. The next step is to place a cover over the mold body to completely cover the fiberglass. Breather strips are then inserted around the outside periphery of the mold body, a plenum is placed onto the mold flange, and a vacuum is attached to the plenum. Once a resin is injected through the cover into the fiberglass, the fiberglass is cured under vacuum before the fiberglass service body is removed from the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a reusable resin distribution line for use in conjunction with a resin transfer molding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a soft tool and a hard tool (i.e., mold). In the illustrative embodiment, two inflatable bladders are disposed on a side of the soft tool, wherein a bridge spans the bladders. The soft tool is coupled to the bridge. When the bladders are inflated, the bridge moves away from the hard tool, drawing the soft tool away from the hard tool in the region between the bladders. This creates a temporary passage or reusable resin distribution line for distributing resin to a reinforcement constituent disposed between the soft tool and the hard tool.

Abstract: A sealing frame for delimiting a surface of a component which is to be covered with a molding compound includes an upper frame part and a lower frame part which may be detachably joined together. The component to be covered with the molding compound is enclosable by the upper frame part and the lower frame part in such a way that a cavity is formed by the sealing frame and the component. The component is inserted into the upper frame par and lower frame part, and the upper and lower frame part are joined to form the sealing frame, so that the cavity is formed which is enclosed by the component and the upper frame part, and a molding compound is introduced into the cavity and cured to form a cover.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling apparatus for an injection-molded product includes a label magazine, a handling tool, an injection mold, and a controller. The injection mold has a suction port disposed in the mold cavity. A pin may be fixedly or movably disposed in the suction port. A method of in-mold labeling an injection-molded product includes applying a static charge to the label using the handling tool, activating the suction port in the mold cavity, deactivating a suction port of the handling tool, and activating the injection molding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article fabrication system having a plurality of material deposition tools containing one or more materials useful in fabricating the article, and a material deposition device having a tool interface for receiving one of the material deposition tools. A system controller is operably connected to the material deposition device to control operation of the material deposition device. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating an article using the system of the invention and a method of fabricating a living three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite article from a work piece at elevated temperatures and pressures. The method steps include disposing within a pressure chamber the work piece in contact with a mold, disposing a substantially incompressible medium in the chamber so that the medium is capable of transferring a substantially uniform predetermined pressure to the surface of the work piece, disposing within the substantially incompressible medium a fluid filled elastomeric vessel in fluid communication with a source of high pressure fluid so that the vessel is capable of causing a substantially uniform predetermined fluid pressure to the substantially incompressible medium, and causing the vessel to produce a pressure in the range of 400 to 20000 psi (2.8 to 138 MPa) to be applied to the substantially incompressible medium.

Abstract: Provided are a molding apparatus and a molding method. The molding apparatus a mold including a cavity and a runner. The molding apparatus may further include a pot connected to the runner of the mold, wherein a fluid resin is contained in the pot The molding apparatus may further include a compression gas injection unit configured to inject a compression gas into the pot such that the fluid resin contained in the pot is transferred to the cavity and the runner.

Abstract: A forming method includes: drawing, using a liquid which has a light curable property and a non-water-soluble property in a cured state, a sectional pattern of a three dimensional object which is a forming target on a water-soluble recording medium which has acceptability for the liquid; sequentially irradiating, after a different recording medium on which the sectional pattern is drawn is overlapped with the recording medium on which the sectional pattern is drawn, at least the sectional pattern on the different recording medium over the plurality of recording mediums, with light; and dissolving areas outside the sectional patterns in the stacked plurality of recording mediums using a liquid which includes water, after the irradiating.

Abstract: A stent can be made by injecting a molten reaction mixture into a mold. The mold being in the shape of a radially expandable stent. The reaction mixture can have a reactive species capable of causing polymerization or crosslinking in the reaction mixture upon exposure to radiation. The method can include exposing the reaction mixture to radiation to cause polymerization or crosslinking in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing polymeric intraluminal prostheses include annealing the polymeric material to selectively modify the crystallinity thereof. Annealing may be utilized to selectively modify various properties of the polymeric material of an intraluminal prosthesis, including: selectively increasing the modulus of the polymeric material; selectively increasing the hoop strength of the intraluminal prosthesis; selectively modifying the elution rate (increase or decrease) of a pharmacological agent subsequently disposed on or within the annealed polymeric material; selectively increasing/decreasing stress in the intraluminal prosthesis; and selectively modifying the polymeric material such that it erodes at a different rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) comprising: contacting a thermoplastic polymer, a cross-linkable elastomer, at least one curative, and at least one cure activator in a solvent to form Composition A. The solvent is then removed, and thereafter the cross-linkable elastomer is at least partially cured. The average particle size of the cross-linkable elastomer is 10 microns or less after the solvent is removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sol-gel process for producing monolithic articles of vitreous silica, comprising: preparing a dispersion of silica in water at acid pH; adding to said dispersion at least one alkoxysilane in a quantity such as to obtain a silica:alkoxysilane molar ratio between 6 and 30, and a water:alkoxysilane molar ratio between 40 and 200; modifying the dispersion pH by adding ammonium hydroxide or an amine or an aminoalkyl-alkoxysilane to obtain a sol; pouring the sol thus obtained into a mould; allowing the sol to gel to hence obtain a hydrogel; drying the hydrogel to obtain a dried gel; sintering the dried gel to obtain the vitreous silica article. By implementing this process, even large-dimension vitreous silica monolithic articles can be obtained substantially free of defects, with optimal optical properties, particularly in terms of UV and/or IR radiation transmittance.

Abstract: Method for making a mixture used in the production of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane including porous inorganic materials. The mixture includes PTFE resin, a lubricating agent, and a porous inorganic material. The mixture may be further processed to form a PTFE membrane.

Abstract: A furnace system has a furnace, particularly an arc furnace, for melting metal, and a cleaning device for removing and/or avoiding bulk goods from or in a furnace opening. The cleaning device has a movable thrust arm for carrying out a thrust movement, and a movement device for moving the thrust arm between a parking level and an operating level. The use of a furnace opening is further made more flexible in that a work platform forming a work level is present, from which the furnace opening is accessible and which carries the cleaning device. The work level has a recess through which the thrust arm can be guided during the movement thereof between the operating level positioning above the work level, and the parking level positioned below the working level.

Abstract: The opposite side of a connecting intermediate section 32A of a diaphragm 32 to that of a first end section 32B extends from the connecting intermediate section 32A as a second end section 32C side that folds back towards the tube outside in an inside out reversed state. The diameter of the second end portion 32C is set larger than the diameter of the connecting intermediate section 32A. The second end portion 32C is fitted over an end on a chamber member 22 side of an outer tube member 60 and fixed with press contact against the outer tube member 60 by a band 72.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension mount (20) for connection of a first vehicle body—structure (22) with a second vehicle body structure (24). The mount including a suspension mount damping liquid damper pumper member (42).

Abstract: This invention provides a helical spring formed of plastic material, comprising a pair of end coils situated at respective ends of said helical spring; at least one full pitch active coil between said pair of end coils; a pair of transition coils, each transition coil interconnecting an end of a respective end coil to an end of a respective proximate full pitch active coil, and having a varying pitch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a negative pressure clamp that includes a bearing plate including a plurality of chambers into each of which gives a suction duct, said working plate being covered with a flexible and formable working plate having suction openings formed therein for drawing a part to be maintained and perforations in which are inserted the lugs of the bearing plate arranged about the chambers.

Abstract: Kit of improved accessories suitable for automated storage structures (20) comprising an automatic clamping system adapted to lock in position workpieces stored during transport on a truck, plant conveyor or any other vehicle and supporting elements (11) for said work-pieces stored each formed by bending of iron wire according to the workpiece profile.

Abstract: A cutting board is of rectangular shape and comprises: a front surface; a rear surface; a right lateral surface; a left lateral surface; an extended opening or slot; a circular opening; a top surface; and a bottom surface. The circular opening is located near the front surface; and the extended opening or slot is located near the rear surface.

Abstract: A printing device includes a main body and a paper holding device. The main body is capable of printing and dispensing paper. The paper holding device is secured to the main body and includes a bracket, a paper tray, a paper adjusting mechanism, and a punch mechanism. The bracket is secured to the main body. The paper tray is secured to the bracket for receiving the dispensed paper. The paper adjusting mechanism is capable of aligning the dispensed paper. The punch mechanism is capable of binding the dispensed paper. The main body dispenses the paper between the paper adjusting mechanism and the punch mechanism.

Abstract: A bill storage comprises: a plurality of bill receipt portions provided therein; a bill inlet-outlet, which is provided on an upper surface of the bill storage and through which bills are taken out or received from outside; and a taking-out and accumulating mechanism part provided on each of the receipt portions to perform actions, in which bills are taken out and in which bills are accumulated, wherein at least a first bill receipt portion and a second bill receipt portion are arranged in a state of being stacked in this order from a side of the bill inlet-outlet, the bill inlet-outlet is provided on a predetermined side, and the taking-out and accumulating mechanism part provided on the first bill receipt portion is arranged on another side opposed to the predetermined side.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus includes a back end detecting sensor which detects a back end side in a conveying direction of the topmost sheet stacked on the sheet tray, a front end detecting sensor which detects a front end side in the conveying direction of the topmost sheet, and a CPU. The CPU disables start of a sheet feeding operation of a feeding unit in a case where the back end detecting sensor and the front end detecting sensor do not detect the sheet when the sheet tray is lifted toward the feeding unit and then stopped in a predetermined position. Accordingly, a state that a feeding failure is possibly caused is detected before feeding the sheets so as to eliminate the wasteful feeding operation.

Abstract: An automatic document feeder includes a sheet pick-up module and a floating shock-absorbing structure. The floating shock-absorbing structure is arranged at a feeding entrance. The sheet pick-up module includes a sheet pick-up roller and a sheet separation roller. When the sheet pick-up module is rotated to a sheet feeding position, the sheet pick-up roller is contacted with the floating shock-absorbing structure to feed the sheet into the internal portion of the automatic document feeder. By the floating shock-absorbing structure, the possibility of causing excessive shock and noise when the sheet pick-up arm strikes the feeding entrance will be minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: To achieve high conveying accuracy by reducing back tension on a recording medium being conveyed. A feeding device includes a pressure plate on which recording media are loaded; feeding means for feeding the recording media; a regulating member configured to regulate a position of a side edge of the recording media; supporting means for supporting the regulating member, the supporting means having a bottom portion on which the recording media are partially loaded; and moving means for separating the regulating member from the side edge of the recording media. The feeding means starts to feed the recording medium while the position of the side edge of the recording media is being regulated by the regulating member, and the moving means separates the regulating member from the side edge of the recording media after a conveying means starts to convey the recording medium fed by the feeding means.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sheet conveying apparatus includes a conveying mechanism and a control unit. The conveying mechanism is configured to pick up and convey a sheet every first time interval T and includes a sound source which produces a plurality of element sounds attendant on conveying the sheet. The control unit is configured to control the conveying mechanism so that the element sounds are caused at times determined based on a second time interval. The second time interval is acquired by dividing the first time interval T by a division number n which is an integer of two or more.

Abstract: A paper feeding device to sense various sizes of paper according to a sensing voltage output from a sensor and an image forming apparatus having the same includes a body to receive paper in which an image is printed thereon. The image forming apparatus further includes a paper feeding device to feed paper into the body. The paper feeding device includes a paper tray in which paper is loaded, and paper guides that are slidably installed to the paper tray to guide left and right ends of paper loaded in the paper tray in a paper feeding direction. A light reflector is installed to be moved in linkage with the paper guides and includes a stepped reflection surface. A sensor emits light to the light reflector and receives the light reflected by the light reflector to determine the sizes of paper.

Abstract: A method and system for performing sheet registration are disclosed. Output values for a sheet may be identified within a reference frame. A difference between each output value and a corresponding desired output value may be determined. Input values may be determined based on at least the differences. State feedback values may be determined based on information received from one or more sensors. Jerk values may be determined for multiple drive rolls based on the input values and the state feedback values. A desired angular velocity for each drive roll may be determined based on the corresponding jerk value. A motor voltage may be determined for each drive roll that tracks an observed angular velocity value to the desired angular velocity value. The jerk values may create a linear differential relationship between the input values and the output values. The steps may be performed multiple times.

Abstract: In a method and a device for transporting paper within a paper handling installation from a first conveyor to a second conveyor, the second conveyor has a velocity which at least partially follows a drive curve of the first conveyor. A frictional force between the second conveyor and the paper is set to a first value when the first conveyor and the second conveyor are in engagement with the paper. The frictional force between the second conveyor and the paper is set to a second value, which is higher than the first value, when the papers is conveyed by the second conveyor.

Abstract: A capsule for use in a vacuum crane game is disclosed that is adapted to releasably enclose a prize, the capsule formed by first and second hollow hemispherical elements cooperating to form a plastic sphere when configured in a mating arrangement, at least one of said first and second hollow hemispherical elements including a radially outwardly projecting member substantially circumscribing a first circular edge of said at least one of said first and second hollow hemispherical elements to prevent a vacuum member from engaging the capsule at the radially outwardly projecting member.

Abstract: A puzzle block, comprising: eight sub-blocks each having a plurality of faces, the plurality of sub-blocks being stacked one upon another to constitute a cylinder or prism, a plurality of single-unit prints, each being applied on the predetermined faces of the sub-blocks, a plurality of double-unit prints, each being applied on the predetermined two abreast faces of the two adjacent sub-blocks for connecting the sub-blocks, such that the sub-blocks are foldable to change the puzzle block into different forms; wherein the prints on the predetermined faces of the sub-blocks individually or jointly constitute different patterns when the puzzle block is folded to different forms and wherein magnets of opposite polarities are embedded into surfaces of a plurality of predetermined pairs of the sub-blocks.

Abstract: A combination food delivery box and game board includes a foldable cardboard delivery box, preferably a pizza delivery box, having a box bottom and a box top pivotally attached to the box bottom with both the bottom and the top having surfaces on which are imprinted game boards for such board games as checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, and backgammon and the sides of the box bottom having integrally formed thereon punch-out game playing pieces corresponding to the particular game board imprinted on the surface—inside or outside—of the box top or bottom whereupon after the food is removed, the game playing pieces can be punched out along their perforations and the delivery box can be laid open so that the surface with the game board is exposed for commencing play of the board game thereby enhancing an activity such as a pizza party.

Abstract: A method for creating a winning sequence after meeting a betting criterion on a gaming table in a gaming system, the method has a player placing an entire stack on the gaming table according to a predetermined bet amount for a game to be played. Initiating an interrupt signal to interrupt a normal winning flow of the game, whereby the interrupt signal assigns a winning priority to the player based on the predetermined bet. Comparing a game sequence of the player with an existing first winning sequence complying with the betting criterion on the gaming table. Restricting addition of playing cards on the gaming table while the comparing is going on; and allowing a person to play for a betting amount lower than lower than a value of the betting criterion for creating a lower value winning sequence; and restricting the player to play for the lower value winning sequence to maintain playing quorum for the winning sequence.

Abstract: A game table having sound-amplifying effect includes a board, a plurality of supporting legs, and at least one speaker. The supporting legs are connected to the bottom of the board respectively. One of the supporting legs is provided therein with a resonating chamber. The speaker is received in the resonating chamber. With this arrangement, the sound generated by the speaker received within the supporting leg can be amplified by the resonating chamber to generate a uniform and powerful sound effect. Further, the speaker is received within the supporting leg and well protected without suffering damage easily.

Abstract: An archery target includes a clamping assembly having at least two conditions wherein a first condition applies compressing force to a target material and a second condition releases at least a portion of the compressing force from the target material such that arrow removal is easier. The clamping assembly allows the user of the target to readily change the clamping assembly between the two conditions. The clamping assembly may be manual, powered, or a combination of the two. The clamping assembly may include a mechanical lever, a winder, a crank, a hydraulic device, or a pneumatic device. The clamping compressing force may be applied from the top, bottom, or sides of the target material. In some configurations, a strap is disposed around the target material and is tightened and loosened to apply and release the compressing force from the target material.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for setting a metal-to-metal seal (e.g., in an annular space between wellhead components) using a temporary elastomer seal. For example, the annular space may be sealed with one or more elastomer seals before hydraulically setting the metal-to-metal seal. A seal assembly may include the elastomer seals and the metal-to-metal seal. Positioning the seal assembly in the annular space between the wellhead components may isolate pressure in the annular space below the seal such that the metal-to-metal seal may be set. In an exemplary embodiment, a hydraulic mechanism axially compresses the metal-to-metal seal between two members of the seal assembly, thereby radially expanding and setting the metal-to-metal seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical seal assembly, comprising a first stationary seal ring (2), a second rotating seal ring (3) which rotates together with a rotating component (4), wherein the seal rings (2, 3) have sliding surfaces opposite of each other, which delimit a seal gap (5) between each other, wherein the stationary seal ring (2) comprises an integrated heat transfer unit disposed in an interior region (2b) of the stationary seal ring (2), and the stationary seal ring comprises an inlet opening (12) for feeding a coolant and an outlet opening (13) for discharging the coolant, wherein the coolant flows through the interior region (2b) of the seal ring from the inlet opening (12) to the outlet opening (13).

Abstract: A sealing system is provided which is intended to achieve an improvement in durability. A dust seal is composed of a first dust seal (100) and a second dust seal (200) which is arranged at a location nearer to an atmospheric air side than the first dust seal (100), wherein each of the first dust seal (100) and the second dust seal (200) has a seal lip formed so as to be slidable with respect to an outer peripheral surface of the shaft. The first dust seal (100) has seal lips (121, 122) made of urethane rubber, and the second dust seal (200) has only a single seal lip (221) which is made of a rubber higher in flexibility than urethane rubber, and which extends toward the atmospheric air side.

Abstract: A gasket, connector assembly and method of creating a connection is described. The gasket includes a ring portion having a thickness suitable for creating a seal when compressed between two connector fitting ends, and at least one appendage pair, where each appendage of the at least one appendage pair includes an extension for engaging a reciprocally shaped receiving component on a connector fitting end to create an at least temporarily secured attachment of the gasket to the end of the connector fitting prior to creation of a seal between two connector fitting ends. The connector assembly includes a connector fitting having at least one receiving component on an end of the connector fitting and a gasket having at least one appendage, where the at least one appendage of the gasket engages the at least one receiving component to create an at least temporary secured attachment of the gasket to the connector fitting end.

Abstract: A seal conforms to a surface geometry that enables the seal to meet performance objectives with a large number of material compositions. A corresponding seal system includes the seal having the surface geometry inside a groove defined by a member.

Abstract: In a vacuum gate valve, a seal member for sealing a gate opening part is bonded to an outer edge part of a planar seal plate that is disposed in such a manner that the planar seal plate is opposed to a valve seat surface of the gate opening part and comes into contact with the valve seat surface. The seal member includes a vacuum seal part that is located on a side farther from the gate opening part and maintains the sealability of the gate opening part when the gate opening part is closed, and also includes a radical seal part that is located on a side closer to the gate opening part and that prevents the seal member from being affected by a treatment gas in the gate opening part when the gate opening part is closed. The vacuum seal part is made of a rubber elastic body, and the radical seal part is configured by providing a radical resistant body that is provided with an excellent radical resistance on the rubber elastic body.