Abstract: A method of separating components of a gas mixture, the method comprising: passing the gas mixture through a benzoxazole-based polymer membrane at a temperature of from about 30° C. to about 400° C., wherein the benzoxazole-based polymer membrane is represented by the formula: as is defined herein.

Abstract: A sulfur dioxide absorbent comprising an ionic liquid comprised of alkyl ether-substituted imidazolium cation and an alkanesulfonate anion moieties possesses a high thermal/chemical stability, high SO2 absorption rate and low regeneration temperature, and is useful for an effective separation of SO2 from a combustion exhaust gas mixture or the like.

Abstract: A method and system for dehumidifying flue gas from a flue gas-generating process that supplies the flue gas to a wet flue gas processor. A wet cooling tower supplies water to a wet flue gas processor to condense water from the flue gas and form a liquid mixture in the wet flue gas processor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating molecular sieve particles for use in a mixed matrix membrane useful in, for example, gas separations. Membranes employing treated molecular sieve particles may exhibit enhanced permeabilities and selectivities in regard to, for example, the separation of carbon dioxide and methane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for purification by adsorption of a gas, including at least one adsorber (1), at least one set of pipes (4) and at least one set of supports (7), characterized in that said adsorber (1) is suitable for supporting the set of supports (7) and the set of pipes (4).

Abstract: An air filtering assembly capable of filtering the air having particle matter prior to entrance of the air into a compressor compartment of a refrigeration apparatus comprising: an air filtering device where it said air filtering device includes a frame and a filter member where the filter member includes a front surface and a rear surface; and a support device, where said support device is capable of attaching to an underneath portion of a door of the refrigeration apparatus. The filter member is made of a filtering material, where the filtering material is selected from at least one of a micro fiber material, a plastic material and a paper material. The frame of the air filtering device may be either a rectangular shape or a square shape.

Abstract: An aeration apparatus is immersed in diluted used seawater (not shown) which is water to be treated and generates fine air bubbles in the diluted used seawater. The aeration apparatus includes: an air supply line L5 for supplying air 122 through blowers 121A to 121D serving as discharge unit; aeration nozzles 123, each of which includes a diffuser membrane 11 having slits and to which air containing moisture is supplied; and a control unit for performing control to temporarily stop supply of the air 122 at predetermined intervals.

Abstract: In an aeration apparatus according to the present invention, water-repellent treatment is applied at least to one of an opening and vicinity thereof of a slit 12 formed in a diffuser membrane of an aeration nozzle, thereby providing a water-repellent layer 150, so that the inflow of seawater into the slit 12 is prevented and precipitation of calcium sulfate or the like in the slit is suppressed and avoided. As a material for forming the water-repellent layer 150, for example, a talc coating layer using talc, a fluorine coating layer coated with a fluorine resin, silicone coating layer coated with a silicone resin, and a wax coating layer coated with wax can be mentioned.

Abstract: A system and method for applying steam to baked products in a conveyorized oven. A steam tunnel sub-enclosure includes exhaust ducts collecting steam at the conveyor's entrance and exit thereof to prevent steam from being released into the rest of the oven where it might interfere with ignition control equipment.

Abstract: The machine (1) for the express preparation of finished foods, such as pasta and the like, comprises a wrapping (2) inside which are housed at least a first receptacle (3) for cooking the pasta and at least a second receptacle (4) for preparing the dressing sauce of the pasta, and comprises transfer means (5) for transferring the cooked pasta from the first receptacle (3) to the second receptacle (4), the mixing of the cooked pasta with the sauce being performed directly in the second receptacle (4).

Abstract: A grilling device comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, an upper pan disposed under the bottom of the upper shell, and a lower pan disposed under the top of the lower shell, wherein the top surface of the lower pan is slant from the middle to both the front side and the rear sides, and the bottom surface of the upper pan is corresponding to the shape of the top surface of the lower pan. the oil can be discharged both from the front side and the rear side, thus the oils can be discharged more quickly; food with arc shape can be cooked because the pan is with arc shape too; the spice box can add the taste to the food; in cooking vegetable, water can be put in the spice box to maintain the water content of the vegetable, or maintain the other food not be too dry.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a co-filled product. A center layer is fed through a center channel of a die face and an outer layer is fed through an outer layer of a die face. The center channel is coupled to a fluid control device which controls the flow of the center layer. The position of the fluid control device is determined by the location of a cutting blade located downstream from the die face. In one embodiment the fluid control device is synchronized to ensure that when the product is cut by the cutting blade the cutting blade does not cut through the center layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for thawing or cooling food products includes a tank adapted to be at least partly filled with a liquid. A spiral shaped blade extends between a first end and a second end of the tank, where the spiral shaped blade is mounted to a rotation axis which operates rotational movement of the spiral shaped bladed and thus the conveying of the food products from the first end towards the second end. A temperature controlling system is provided and adapted to control the temperature of the liquid by arranging multiple heat supplying units along the tank for injecting heating or cooling agents into the liquid so as to provide a substantial temperature distribution into the thawing liquid during the thawing or cooling of the food products.

Abstract: A fruit juice extraction peeler cup and intermeshable pair thereof (100, 150) having a geometry allowing faster juicing rates with fewer misfeeds of fruit. Distal ends (158) of the blades (106) collectively define a shape, referred to as a Mendesaddle shape (160), including lateral arcs (112) connecting a top opening (114) for entry of a whole fruit (10) and a bottom opening (116) that is smaller than the top opening for exit of a fruit core (12). An interior contour of the cup includes a more distal loading region (332) and a more rearward linear compression region (334) providing effective juice extraction. The top and bottom openings may be formed entirely in the loading region. An exterior contour of the cup includes a horizontal portion (144) proximate the top opening effective to reduce an upward trajectory of the fruit as it approaches the opening.

Abstract: The bean knife mount is a mounting device to mount bean knives that allow the user to mount the knives in a manner consistent with cutting the bean plant just below the surface of the earth. The angle of the mounts allows the knives to travel just below the soil line, cutting the plant very low, preventing the plant from being harvested to high up on its stalk. This eliminates loss of bean pods from the plant and increases the output and increasing profits.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically calibrating a bale size indicator by using inputs from existing bale wrapper material monitors to determine the linear amount of wrapping material necessary to encircle the bale one time. Balers with wrapping mechanisms may include a sensor for measuring the linear amount of wrapper dispensed as a means to alert the operator when the supply of wrapper material is low. Such balers may also have additional sensors for verifying that wrapping material completely encircles the bale prior to allowing the bale to be ejected from the baler. Using inputs from each of these sensors, a control system on the baler can determine the amount of wrapping material necessary to cover one revolution of the bale, also an indication of the bale circumference, and use the measurement to calibrate the display of bale diameter also generated from the control system.

Abstract: A method and a press for preparing a pressed article from compressible and cohesive biomass particles are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus by which a conventional flat bed printer is used to print artwork, images and similar decorative designs on artificial fingernail tips. A jig template having a matrix of compartment is laid upon the print bed of the flat bed printer. A fingernail tip bone support having an array of seats is inserted within each compartment of the template. A fingernail tip bone having an array of fingernail tips to be printed is detachably connected to each fingernail tip bone support so that the array of fingernail tips are seated on respective ones of the array of seats. The print head carriage of the flat bed printer is moved over the print bed and above the jig template so that ink from print heads of the carriage is applied to the array of fingernail tips within each compartment of the template.

Abstract: A screen printing apparatus and method for applying paste to a substrate while agitating the paste through vibration or pulsating of one or more pulse sources. The screen printing apparatus may comprise a support structure including a frame, a stencil supported by the frame, a squeegee configured to contact the stencil and transfer the paste through apertures of the stencil, and at least one pulse source attached to the support structure and configured to agitate the paste on the stencil. The pulse sources may be configured to attach to and vibrate the frame, squeegee, or other components contacting the paste. Some of the pulse sources may vibrate in different directions relative to each other. In some embodiments of the invention, the pulse source may be configured to be directly inserted or immersed in the paste resting on the stencil during various steps of the printing method.

Abstract: A newspaper product or product section has at least one first quire and at least one second quire which is at least two pages in width. In the closed state, the at least two quires are arranged such that each is folded longitudinally along a longitudinal folding line, and lie one inside one another. The at least two quires have, next to one another, on both sides of the longitudinal fold line, two vertical printed pages or one printed image which is spread over two vertical printed pages. An inner one of at least two quires, which are at least two pages in width, has an outer region which can be folded open, at least on a longitudinal side of the longitudinally folded outer region which is at least two pages in width. The longitudinal side extends parallel to the longitudinal folding line. In the area of its lateral edge, the outer region, which can be folded open, is joined in a material-to-material manner, to the lateral edge region of the center region which is two pages in width.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a printing sleeve (10) includes a support (31); a drum rotatably mounted on the support, the drum adapted to receive the printing sleeve; a radiation source; a controller (60) programmed to operate the radiation source to emit at least one radiation beam to cut the printing sleeve mounted on the drum into a plurality of separate and interlocking printing sleeve portions (10A, 10B); and an imaging head (40) comprising a plurality of individually addressable imaging channels, wherein the imaging channels are operated to direct imaging beams to form an image on the printing sleeve mounted on the drum.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods provide for rewriteable lithographic printing. More specifically, imaging on a printing plate may be erased and the printing plate reimaged for subsequent printing. The printing plate includes a surface coated with a photoswitchable film. An ultraviolet light source is operable to generate an image on the photoswitchable film such that the photoswitchable film is operable to retain the ink on the image for transfer to a tangible medium. A visible light source is then used to erase the image from the photoswitchable film after transfer of the ink to the tangible medium. The photoswitchable film includes a layer of fluorinated azobenzene molecules operable to form the image when exposed to the ultraviolet light and erase the image when exposed to the visible light. The photoswitchable film also includes a bonding layer operable to bond the fluorinated azobenzene molecules to the surface of the lithographic printing plate.

Abstract: A recording device includes a workpiece stage that holds by suction a recording region of an elongated workpiece fed in a first feed direction, a recording unit that carries out recording in the recording region, a workpiece-holding unit arranged on a downstream side of the workpiece stage in the feed direction, and immovably holds or releases a part of the workpiece, an advancing/retracting unit that causes the workpiece stage and the workpiece-holding unit to travel relatively apart in an extension direction of the workpiece, and a control unit that controls the individual configurations. The control unit performs a recording operation, a holding operation for immovably holding part of the workpiece, and an advancing/retracting operation for retracting from the workpiece stage the recording region where recording has been completed and advancing onto the workpiece stage the recording region where recording has yet to occur.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for selective control of groups of wireless initiation devices such as wireless electronic boosters at a blast site. Such methods may be applied to a wide variety of blasting techniques that would benefit from the use of wireless control and initiation of explosive charges at the blast site.

Abstract: A cylinder-shaped gas generator includes a cylindrical housing, an igniter, a dividing member, and a gas generating agent. The dividing member includes a cylindrical portion, a bottom portion, a first communication hole, and a hollow portion. The gas generating agent is stored in a working gas generation chamber excluding the hollow portion. Assuming that the outer diameter of the housing is set at R1, the diameter of the working gas generation chamber is set at R2, the distance between the bottom portion and the edge of the first communication hole located closest to the bottom portion is set at L1 and the distance between the bottom portion and the end of the working gas generation chamber on the igniter side is set at L2, the conditions of 15 mm?R1?22 mm, L1?10 mm and 0.026?L2/R2?0.71 are satisfied.

Abstract: A coaster having a substantially cylindrical rotatable track area capable of rotating, for example, 180° and repositioning a car for further movement along another track different than the one from which it originated. The rotatable track area can be cylindrical or frusto-conical in configuration. A corresponding rotation system with computer controls can selectively rotate the rotatable track area in predetermined increments according to the coaster track end positions so as to selectively align the rotatable tracks with the coaster tracks.

Abstract: A cableway system has a conveying cable that is guided via a head wheel pulleys in the two terminal stations of the system. Vehicles, such as gondolas or chairs, are coupled to the conveying cable between stations, and they are guided through the stations by way of travelling-gear mechanisms. In the stations, the vehicles are moved by way of tire wheels or control tires, and the tire wheels are driven by at least one supporting roller for the conveying cable. The supporting roller is located in the relevant station. The at least one of these supporting rollers for the conveying cable via which the drive power of the control tires is derived from the conveying cable is adjustable in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A hopper car discharge section may be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Outflow is controlled by movable closure members. The hopper car has a plurality of hoppers of which two hoppers share a common ridge assembly. The ridge assembly forms a common mating and fit up location for the upper margins of the slope sheets of two lengthwise adjacent hoppers. The ridge assembly includes an horizontal center section and two end plates that angle upwardly outboard toward the top chords of the sidewalls. The ridge assembly stands proud of the upper margin of the respective adjacent slope sheets. A gusset is mounted between the adjacent slope sheets below the ridge plate such that the slope sheets and gusset form a reinforcement tube running across the car, the end plates forming the stems of a vertical T-section attached to the sidewall and overlapping the top chord.

Abstract: To adequately maintain recyclability of a railcar bodyshell while improving the appearance, manufacturing accuracy, and producibility of the railcar bodyshell. A railcar bodyshell includes: a metal side outside plate 2 having openings 2b to 2d; a plurality of metal horizontal frame members 3 joined to an inner surface of the side outside plate 2 and extending in a railcar front-rear direction; a plurality of metal vertical frame members 4 joined to the inner surface of the side outside plate 2 and extending in a railcar upper-lower direction; and carbon fiber reinforced resin members 5A to 5D each joined to a predetermined portion on the inner surface of the side outside plate 2, the predetermined portion including a corner portion of each of peripheral portions 2f to 2h respectively defining openings 2b to 2d or a part of a portion between the vertical frame members 4.

Abstract: Highly concentrated carbon nanotube or other nano-reinforcement suspensions and/or masses are prepared for use as admixtures in cement base materials to make cementitious composite materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermal spray powder of granulated and sintered cermet particles. The granulated and sintered cermet particles have an average particle size of 5 to 25 ?m. The particles have a compressive strength of 50 MPa or higher. The particles have a straight ratio of 0.25 or higher, the straight ratio being defined as a value resulting from dividing the maximum thickness of a thermal spray coating obtained, when 150 grams of the thermal spray powder is subjected to thermal spot spraying, by the length of the longest of line segments each of which has both ends thereof on a contour of the spray coating. The granulated and sintered cermet particles have an average aspect ratio of preferably 1.25 or lower. The thermal spray powder is preferably used in applications where a thermal spray coating is formed by high-velocity flame spraying or cold spraying.

Abstract: A modular medical instrument table and method of using the same is provided. The modular medical instrument table includes a base and at least one support structure rising from the base, the support structure having a substantially vertical axis. At least one arm is removably affixed to the support structure, the arm having a first end proximate to the support structure and a second end distal from the support structure, wherein the second end of the arm is rotatable about the support structure. A shelf is attachable to the second end of the arm.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved latching mechanism for table legs. While maintaining the benefits of standard folding mechanisms, the mechanism of the present invention also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, an easily constructed mechanism with as little as three molded pieces and a spring, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” configuration, and four spatially separated latching points for each of the “use” and “folded” configurations. Additionally the present invention provides a mechanism meets or exceeds government and industry standards while having a refined appearance.

Abstract: A method for producing steam while concurrently reducing emissions. The method includes combusting fuel and an oxidant stream having a high concentration of oxygen in a combustion zone having multiple combustion chambers and heat exchangers to produce a flue gas. The flue gas is subsequently cleaned in a dry flue gas cleaning chamber by contacting it with a dry adsorbent. In one embodiment, the method advantageously regenerates the dry adsorbent so that the dry adsorbent can be subsequently recycled back into the dry gas flue chamber.

Abstract: A coulter assembly is provided that facilitates continuous adjustment of coulter disk penetration depth. In an exemplary embodiment, the coulter assembly includes a gauge wheel configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of a coulter disk into the soil. A depth adjustment assembly is coupled to the gauge wheel and configured to adjust the penetration depth of the coulter disk by continuously varying the vertical position of the gauge wheel. This configuration may enable the coulter disk to operate at any penetration depth within the gauge wheel range of motion, thereby facilitating deposition of fertilizer within the soil at a suitable depth to enhance crop growth.

Abstract: A seed planting assembly comprises a depth regulating member and a residue driving member. The depth regulating member and residue driving member may be integrally formed as one structure, or they may be formed separately and later joined to one another. A method of planting comprises selecting the geometries of the depth regulating member and residue driving member for a given set of conditions so that the depth regulating member facilitates travel of a planting unit over debris.

Abstract: A row crop unit for use in an agricultural seeder includes a furrow opener for opening a furrow in the soil, a seed metering system for metering seed to be placed in the furrow, and a seed placement system for placing seeds in the furrow. The seed placement system and the seed metering system are in communication with each other and at least in part define a seed travel path associated with the furrow. A furrow closer covers the seed in the furrow with soil. A seed temperature conditioner is associated with the seed travel path for varying a temperature of seed traveling through the seed travel path. A temperature sensitive sensor is positioned to sense seed which has been deposited in the furrow between the furrow opener and the furrow closer. An optional packaging tube holds a temperature sensor or sensor array. A lens is mounted with the same tube. A larger diameter tube may be positioned around the sensor packaging tube. A positive air pressure/air flow may be introduced between the two tubes.

Abstract: A coulter assembly is provided that facilitates continuous adjustment of coulter disk penetration depth. In an exemplary embodiment, the coulter assembly includes a gauge wheel configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of a coulter disk into the soil. A depth adjustment assembly is coupled to the gauge wheel and configured to adjust the penetration depth of the coulter disk by continuously varying the vertical position of the gauge wheel. This configuration may enable the coulter disk to operate at any penetration depth within the gauge wheel range of motion, thereby facilitating deposition of fertilizer within the soil at a suitable depth to enhance crop growth.

Abstract: A product distributing apparatus is described as well as a system and method of automatically calibrating the meter of the apparatus which does not require the operator to leave the operator station of the towing vehicle. One application of such an apparatus and method is in an agricultural air seeder and it is in this context that the apparatus is described.

Abstract: A sewing machine comprises a transport portion that moves an embroidery frame, a contact detection portion that detects contact with the embroidery frame, a first position identification portion that identifies a first position, a second position identification portion that identifies a second position, a direction determination portion that determines a direction of a diagonal line of a virtual rectangle, a third position identification portion that identifies a third position, and an area setting portion that sets a sewable area.

Abstract: A method of joining two panels of fabric comprises the steps of: placing the edges of the panels in register with each other to form a seam; wrapping the edge of at least one panel in fusible thread to create a treated edge; stitching the interfolded panels to join them to each other; and applying heat to the stitched seam to cause the fusible thread to melt.

Abstract: A device for salvaging a marine or submarine engine, this device comprising: a supple tie line (20) having a first end (21) to be connected to the engine (80), a bobbin (30) to which is connected a second end (22) of the supple tie line (20), the supple tie line being adapted to be wound around the bobbin, and a ballast charge (50) adapted to be combined with the bobbin (30). The bobbin (30) and the ballast charge (50) are such that the bobbin combined with the charge sinks, while the bobbin released from the charge floats; and the supple tie line (20) and the bobbin (30) cooperate such that the bobbin is released from the charge (50) by the unwinding of the supple tie line (20) wound around the bobbin (30).

Abstract: A stern structure of a ship includes a plurality of propellers, a plurality of propeller shafts and a stern structural body. A plurality of propeller shaft tubes is provided correspondingly to the plurality of propellers, and the plurality of propeller shafts connected to the plurality of propellers is inserted into the plurality of propeller shaft tubes. The stern structural body extends backwardly from the stern body, spreads externally with respect to a ship body center line C, and contains portions of the plurality of propeller shafts extending backwardly from the stern body. An inner side of the stern structural body is equivalent to an interior portion of a ship body. The stern structural body supports the plurality of propeller shaft tubes in the interior portion of the ship body.

Abstract: According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a boat hull that is an improvement over the state-of-the-art stepped hull. More particularly, in contrast to prior art designs, the instant steps are specifically constructed to have an opening/air passage situated on the side of each step. The air passage will be preferably placed on the side of the step closest to the surface of the water or farthest away from the keel of the boar. This feature tends to introduce more air under the boat, thereby reducing water drag on the hull and improving its overall performance.

Abstract: An underwater assembly includes: a hull having an internal cavity that is in fluid communication with the external environment; an inductive actuator mounted within the cavity of the hull; a current source mounted in the hull and electrically connected to the actuator; and a movable member connected with the actuator and positioned external of the hull. Provision of current to the actuator causes the movable member to move relative to the hull.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a SiC substrate using metastable solvent epitaxy comprises a Si evaporation step of evaporating a Si melt at an intermediate temperature between a SiC crystal growth temperature and a Si melting point after a crystal growth step of growing an SiC crystal with a predetermined film thickness on the surface of the SiC substrate at the SiC crystal growth temperature. In the method for fabricating the SiC substrate, the ambient pressure in the crystal growth step is higher than the saturated vapor pressure of the Si melt, and the ambient pressure in the Si evaporation step is lower than the saturated vapor pressure of the Si melt. Single-crystal SiC with no large irregularities on the surface thereof can be obtained by using the method.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a susceptor support that includes a hub and a plurality of arms extending radially from the hub, where each arm has a terminal end positioned away from the hub. The susceptor support also includes a plurality of elongated rectangular tips formed at the terminal end of each arm, each tip having a length and a width, wherein the length is greater than the width.

Abstract: A coating device includes a main body, a transport device, at least one loader, a driving device. The main body has a top plate, a bottom plate, and a pair of sidewalls connecting the top plate and bottom plate. The sidewalls respectively define an input gate and an output gate. The transport device includes a transport track passing through the input gate and the output gate, and at least one lifting arm mounted on the transport track. Each loader is configured for loading workpieces and includes a rotary shaft, at least one loading frame rotatably connected with the rotary shaft. The driving device is mounted on the top plate. Each lifting arm is configured for clamping a corresponding loader and transporting the corresponding loader to engage with the driving device. The driving device rotates the corresponding loader rotary shaftthrough the rotary shaft of the corresponding loader.

Abstract: A process kit for a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. In one embodiment, a process kit includes an annular deposition ring body comprising a trough recessed into an upper surface of the body wherein a lowest point of the trough extends to at least half of the thickness of the ring body as defined by a top wall and a bottom wall. In another embodiment, a process kit includes an annular deposition ring body comprising a sloped upper wall defining at least a portion of an upper surface of the body, wherein a peak of the sloped upper wall extends from an inner wall of the body to at least half of a distance between the inner wall and an outer wall of the body.

Abstract: A device for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a carrier, a first pump, a second pump, at least one manifold and at least one applicator. The first pump and the second pump are mounted on the carrier and each pump has an inlet and an outlet. The first pump pumps a first part of the two-part adhesive from its inlet to its outlet, and the second pump pumps a second part of the two-part adhesive from its inlet to its outlet. The at least one applicator is configured to mix the first part with the second part to form the two-part adhesive that is discharged from the outlet of the at least one applicator onto the substrate.