Abstract: One embodiment may include a gear assembly comprising at least one pair of meshing gears situated inside a gear case having a sump portion and a wall portion. A gear oil mixture may be disposed at least in the sump portion. At least one gear is immersed partially or fully in the oil mixture. The oil mixture comprises a hydrocarbon oil base and a coolant having an endothermic liquid/vapor transition at a temperature between the lower and upper operating temperatures of the gear assembly.

Abstract: A coaxial double drive assembly, in particular to actuating shielding elements of a secondary skin facade of a building, is provided. The coaxial double drive assembly comprises an outer drive output and an inner drive output, which are arranged substantially coaxially with each other to an axis of rotation. The outer drive output and the inner drive output extend at the same side of the coaxial double drive assembly and accept a two-part pivot assembly, which when pivoted by the outer drive output and the inner drive output is adapted for orienting the shielding elements coupled thereto.

Abstract: A dual drive pump system for rear wheel or front wheel drive automatic transmission in a motor vehicle includes a dual drive pump disposed off-axis of the transmission input shaft axis and driven by a gear train driven by a hub. The dual drive pump is also driven by a gear train driven by an auxiliary motor. Torque multiplication through the gear train allows the dual drive pump to have a smaller displacement while still providing the hydraulic pressure needs of the transmission. Each gear train is connected to the dual drive pump via back-to-back one way clutches (OWC). The dual drive pump may be driven by either an engine or the auxiliary motor depending on the operating conditions of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An air turbine starter and accessory gearbox assembly, the accessory gearbox includes a gear shaft and the air turbine starter includes an output shaft and a clutch assembly. The output shaft extends from the accessory gearbox and is coupled to and supported by the gear shaft. The accessory gearbox is adapted to receive the air turbine starter such that the clutch assembly and the output shaft are disposed within a casing of the accessory gearbox when the air turbine starter is mounted to the accessory gearbox.

Abstract: The disclosed method provides a way to fabricate a powder metal compact implementing a top fill through one or more of the upper tool members. The top fill step allows for pre-compaction chamber, defined at least in part by at least one of the upper tool members, to be filled with a powder metal after the upper tool member is initially lowered, but before compaction of the powder metal. The manner in which the pre-compaction chamber is filled allows for the formation of complex geometries in powder metal compacts that are not obtainable using conventional lower tool powder transfer motions and further minimizes or avoids unacceptable variations in powder fill to final part ratios across the powder metal compact.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for producing silver powders comprising silver particles. Each powder is comprised of silver particles that have a specific morphology that is determined by the process conditions and the use of one or more particle modifiers in the process. A reactor for carrying out the process is also disclosed. The silver powders produced are particularly useful in electronic applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing material such as organically coated waste and organic materials including biomass, industrial waste, municipal solid waste and sludge, is provided. The apparatus comprises a rotatable and tillable furnace (1) having a body portion (15), a single material entry point (11) and a tapered portion (13) between said entry point and said body portion of the furnace. The furnace further includes means (25) for rotating the furnace (1) about its longitudinal axis and means (32, 102) for tilting the furnace. The furnace has a closure movable between an open position in which material can be introduced to the furnace (1) and a closed position in which the interior of the furnace is isolated from the external environment. A means at or adjacent said entry point (11) for directs gases in a direction inwardly of said furnace so as to provide a barrier of gas adjacent said opening to inhibit the entrance of oxygen containing atmospheric gas when said closure is in its open position.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing sponge iron from iron-oxide-containing material in lump form by direct reduction in a reduction shaft using a reducing gas, wherein the entire reducing gas is introduced by means of a number of reducing gas distribution ducts in a star-like arrangement or arranged parallel to one another, preferably into the lower quarter of the reduction shaft, and evenly distributed over the entire cross-section of the reduction shaft.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns the recovery of PGM (platinum group metals) from spent homogeneous catalysts present in an organic phase. Specifically, a pyrometallurgical process is provided whereby the PGM, and Rh in particular, are concentrated in a metallurgical phases, rendering them accessible for refining according to known processes. To this end, a process is disclosed comprising the steps of:—providing a molten bath furnace, having a submerged injector equipped for liquid fuel firing;—providing a molten bath comprising a metallic and/or matte phase, and a slag phase;—feeding the spent homogeneous catalyst and an O2 bearing gas through the injector, a major part of the PGM being recovered in the metallic and/or matte phase;—separating the PGM-bearing metallic and/or matte phase from the slag phase. The energy content of the organic waste can be effectively used for heating and/or reduction of the metallurgical charge in the furnace.

Abstract: Methods for extracting metals from aqueous solutions, by contacting an aqueous solution containing a dissolved metal with a solvent extraction composition having a water-immiscible organic solvent; and a metal extractant compound according to Formula (1) and tautomers and salts thereof, are disclosed herein, wherein substituents R5-8, Y, and Z are as described herein.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering a metal value from a metal-bearing ore material are provided. A metal-bearing ore can be mixed with certain substances and to form an agglomerated ore. In an intermediate state, between agglomeration and heap formation, bacteria can be added to the metal-bearing ore material to produce an augmented ore. The augmented ore can then be formed into a heap.

Abstract: A strategically located device and a machine including such a device are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the device comprises a tool removably affixed to an external casing of the machine. The external casing of the machine includes an access port therethrough for providing access to an interior of the machine; and the tool is inserted into a desired location in the interior of the machine through the access port.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench contains a handle and a head member, wherein the wrench head includes a receiving portion to receive a rotating member and a hole, the hole includes a plurality of teeth arranged around an inner peripheral side thereof, the receiving portion includes a groove disposed on a rear end thereof, the groove includes a through orifice fixed on a bottom end thereof, the through orifice includes a wider recess formed on a bottom end thereof; a limiting device secured in the through orifice and includes a retaining block fixed in the groove, and the retaining block includes a post extending downward from a bottom end thereof, the post includes a notch disposed on a middle section thereof to receive a spring, and the spring includes a sleeve fitted thereon, the post includes an annular slot formed adjacent to a bottom end thereof to retain with a C-shaped retainer.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a handle and a wrench head unit having head body rotatably mounted on a head portion of the handle, a plurality of tubular coupling member angularly displaced from each other, and a plurality of driving heads, each coupled with the respective tubular coupling member by means of a ratchet unit. By virtue of the ratchet unit, the driving head can be selectively turned in a clockwise direction, a counterclockwise direction, or both thereof. By virtue of the driving heads, the ratchet wrench can be used to turn a variety of fasteners.

Abstract: A socket wrench is described for installing a laser ignition system in an internal combustion engine, the socket wrench including a drive section and an output section that are situated axially one after another. The output section has a longitudinal recess.

Abstract: A pair of dual-purpose pliers for connecting and disconnecting a master link of a chain comprises a single jaw handle and a double-jaw handle. The single jaw handle is formed with a grip at a first end thereof and a single jaw at a second end thereof. The double jaw handle is formed with a grip at a first end thereof and a left jaw and a right jaw at a second end thereof. After the single jaw handle and the double jaw handle are pivotally connected, the single jaw is located between the left and the right jaws, a groove of the single jaw and a groove of the left jaw are arranged in a face-to-face manner, and the groove of the single jaw and a groove of the right jaw are arranged in back-to-back manner.

Abstract: A device for guiding a tool to create a hole in a door panel. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for guiding a tool to create a hole having a predetermined shape and size in a door panel, the apparatus comprising: an elongate member extending from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis, a bracket at the first end of the elongate member for engaging a top edge of the door panel; a template comprising a template section and a mounting section, the template section comprising a central opening defined by an inner edge, the central opening having the predetermined shape and size, the mounting section slidably mounted to the elongate member so that the template can be slid along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member; and a locking means for securing a position of the template on the elongate member.

Abstract: A multi-functional guide table and workpiece support system comprising modular components that may be assembled and interchanged for particular purposes.

Abstract: A control method for a cutting blade, particularly for cutting-off machines for logs of web material, interrupts operation of the cutting blade when deformation of the blade reaches a preset deformation value and resumes operation of the cutting blade when the deformation of the blade is less than another preset deformation value. The control method measures deformation values of at least a portion of the cutting blade, compares the measured deformation values with at least one preset deformation value set by an operator, and sends, according to signals coming from the result of the comparison, control signals to a motor of the machine to control the start up and/or the stop of the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cutting food products, especially a high-performance slicer, comprising a product feed which feeds one or more products to be cut to a cutting plane along a direction of product conveyance, in which plane at least one cutting knife moves, especially in a rotating and/or revolving motion. The product feed comprises at least one end element which has a product-guiding contact and/or support surface for a front product end region and is exchangeably fastened to a support, a clamping and/or bracing element being mounted on the support for fastening the end element.

Abstract: A safety system for powered cutting tools is disclosed. The safety system comprises a number of component devices that may be used alone or in combination to substantially reduce the risk of injury to the operator of the power cutting tool. The devices are designed for use with table saws, miter saws, jointers, routers, shapers and similar equipment. The devices secure a work piece against unanticipated movement and kickback while simultaneously protecting the operator's hands. The devices is further enhance the capabilities of power equipment to make precise cuts safer, faster and easier.

Abstract: A miter saw, comprising a base, a worktable for carrying a work piece to be cut, a cutting head pivotally connected to the worktable and positioned in a working position and a stopping position, and a self-hung type working lamp coupled to the cutting head. In one example, a main handle has a rotating pivot on which the self-hung type working lamp is rotatably arranged. The self-hung type working lamp may comprise at least one light source for consistent irradiation of the cutting area upon being powered. The present device further enables the working lamp to rotate with the up and down movement of the cutting head to substantially irradiate the same cutting area to keep the stability of the lighting. It can also achieve the control of the irradiating area with a simple structure and without affecting the overall appearance of the machine.

Abstract: A guard member for a rotary blade of a tabletop cutting machine is attached with a fixing device. The fixing device may be loosened, for example, during a maintenance operation. The fixing device can be prevented from falling out of the table cutting machine through the use of a fall-out preventing device.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.

Abstract: This invention improves guitar pitch stability and requires no modifications to a guitar or any of its parts. It is a low profile design which pertains in particular to Fender Stratocasters or any electric guitars with a similar bridge plate and tone block design. This invention does basically two things. First, the guitar strings are rerouted giving a much softer string bend past the string saddles (similar to Gibson guitars) which significantly reduces string drag (friction) at the saddles. After “dive-bombing” downward or going upward in pitch via the tremolo arm (as with a Stratocaster), the guitar returns to its original pitch when the tremolo arm is released. Second, readjustable saddle clamps are used which hold and lock all six string saddles together in position and to the bridge plate after string height and intonation adjustments have been made.

Abstract: Provided is a stringed instrument using frets, in which a low-pitched sound range is extended without changing the size of the main body and the sound range before the low-pitched sound range has been extended can be restored by using a capotasto.

Abstract: A tom holder has a holder body, a pivoting member supported pivotably with respect to the holder body, and a rod, which projects from the pivoting member with the tom fixed to the rod. The tom holder has a pair of openings located at opposed positions. The tom holder is configured to be usable in either a first mode, in which the rod projects from the first opening, and a second mode, in which the rod projects from the second opening.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a musical composition section extracting unit which extracts musical composition sections with tempos which are close to a preset reference tempo based on tempo information indicating a tempo of each section constituting musical compositions; a harmonization level calculating unit which calculates a harmonization degree for a pair of musical composition sections extracted by the musical composition section extracting unit, based on chord progression information indicating chord progression of each section constituting musical compositions; and a harmonization section extracting unit which extracts a pair of sections with a high harmonization degree for the musical compositions calculated by the harmonization level calculating unit from among sections extracted by the musical composition section extracting unit, wherein the harmonization level calculating unit weights the harmonization degree for the musical compositions such that a large value is set to the harmon

Abstract: Methods for automatically analyzing and/or performing music are described. One embodiment concerns a method for assigning chords to a musical score indicative of a sequence of time segments, each time segment comprising at least one note, the method comprising assigning a chord to each time segment responsive to consonance/dissonance relationships between the assigned chord and the notes of at least two of the time segments. Optionally, consonance/dissonance relationships include existence of a dissonant between a chord assigned to a time segment and a note of the time segment and existence of resolution to said dissonant.

Abstract: An electromagnetic pickup for electric guitars has a plural of wire coils around each pole set and two lead wires connected to each wire coil. Individual wire coils around a pole set have different oxygen contents and/or gages and/or turns and/or coating materials such that one wire coil produces a tone color distinctive from another wire coil.

Abstract: The present invention includes an electronic cymbal assembly including a hi-hat clutch for mounting a hi-hat to a hi-hat stand post; a top cymbal; a self dampening trigger system attached to the underside of the top cymbal; a bottom cymbal; an input jack box mounted to the underside of the bottom cymbal; and a hi-hat cymbal mounting post. The cymbal assembly may be mounted using a magnetic ring configuration or a threaded pole configuration.

Abstract: A method for forming a helix rope for a trawl comprising the steps of: a) situating upon a portion of a rope a bead of a substance being selected from a group consisting of: (i) a liquid substance; and (ii) a semi-liquid substance. A helix rope (35) for forming portions of a pelagic trawl, the helix rope comprising a braided sheath (398) formed of greater than sixteen strands (397), whereby drag is reduced. A method for forming a high strength synthetic rope useful for towing warps, trawler warps, yachting ropes, mooring lines, anchoring lines, oil derrick anchoring lines, seismic lines, paravane lines, and any other uses for rope, cable or chain.

Abstract: An weapon system comprising: a plurality of barrels, wherein the barrels are disposed coaxially around a main shaft and wherein the barrels are held in place by at least one barrel rack; and a plurality of intermeshing, counter rotating cylinders, wherein the cylinders include a central hole for the main shaft or a lower shaft and a plurality of coaxial half-holes disposed around the central hole at the edge of the cylindrical shape to form a chamber when the cylinders mesh. An ammunition belt comprising: a first and second ammunition case, wherein each ammunition case comprises: a casing having a first and second end, wherein the first end is adapted to receive and hold a primer and the second end is adapted to receive and hold propellant and a projectile, wherein the first ammunition case is attached to the second ammunition case.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a three-dimensional camouflage applied to the exterior of a man-made article. The camouflage comprises a surface with a visible topography defined by a predetermined arrangement of three-dimensional elements.

Abstract: A wall system protects a building structure from pressure caused by explosive blasts. The wall system includes vertical studs. Outer blast wall panels and inner blast wall panels are secured to the opposing sides of the vertical studs. An upper mounting system is attached to the building structure. An upper mounting system includes a fixed track, a movable mounting track, and an energy absorbing system that flexibly couples the movable mounting track to the fixed track. The upper ends of the vertical studs are attached to movable mounting track. A lower mounting system includes a mounting track that aligns the lower ends of the vertical studs. The wall is filled with an energy absorbing material. The lower ends of the vertical studs are connected to a lower track.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method provide protection against ballistic threats using stitches. Embodiments include multiple layers of fabric each including an inner core made of substantially rigid material and outer surfaces. The multiple layers of fabric are hot-pressed together to form a ballistic panel. Embodiments further include a plurality of stitches that provides an additional mechanical bond to hold the multiple layers of fabric together to improve the level of protection against ballistic threats. The ballistic panel may be cut to a size appropriate for different applications, e.g., ballistic visor for vehicle use or a briefcase insert or backpack for personal use.

Abstract: A motor control system includes a piston chamber and a piston assembly disposed within the piston chamber to move therein between first and second positions. A magnet is coupled to the piston assembly to move therewith and a sensor is axially mounted with respect to the piston assembly to generate a continuous output signal corresponding to a position of the magnet relative to the sensor. The motor control system also includes a controller for processing the output signal from the sensor to monitor continuously the position of the piston assembly within the piston chamber and for actuating the piston assembly to move in an upstroke toward the first position and in a downstroke toward the second position.

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract: A fluid pumping device having a pump housing containing a piston chamber and a reciprocating piston, an inlet port and an outlet port allowing a fluid to enter the piston chamber during an instroke of the piston and be expelled during an outstroke. The device further having a valve switching element movably mounted against a valve base member, with a piston chamber aperture connected to the piston chamber and an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture connected respectively to the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid pumping device. The element has a grooves in the valve base member providing, a first communication between the inlet aperture and the piston chamber aperture so that fluid is sucked, into the piston chamber during part of the piston instroke, and a second communication aperture expelling fluid out of the piston chamber, through the outlet port during part of the piston outstroke.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual-chamber carpule having a first partial cylinder comprising a sealing cap, a bypass, and an intermediate stopper, an optional sealing element, and a second partial cylinder comprising an end stopper and, optionally, a stop, an axial groove, and an additional intermediate stopper; the invention further relates to a method for producing and filling said dual-chamber carpule.

Abstract: Join connection for a piston guiding unit, preferably made from steel, in which a piston, in particular a brake or pump piston, is guided movably. The piston guiding unit is screwed to a housing which is preferably produced from aluminum, and the thread of the screw connection has a thread-forming contour.

Abstract: A plunger-type measuring pump in which a pump head 9 can be correctly attached to a pump body 1 with a reduced amount of time and labor is provided. The plunger-type measuring pump according to the present invention includes: a pump body 1 supporting a plunger 2 while allowing a reciprocating motion of the plunger 2; a cylindrical head-attachment portion 82 provided at one end of the pump body 1, the head-attachment portion 82 having a male-thread portion 83 formed on an outer circumference thereof; a pump head 9 having a pump chamber 91 inside, the pump head 9 being designed to be attached to the head-attachment portion 82 with a seal 4 therebetween; and a sleeve-like fixing part 7 to be fitted onto the outer circumference of the pump head 9, the sleeve-like fixing part 7 having an inner circumferential wall on which an engaging portion 74 to be engaged with the pump head 9 and a female-thread portion 72 to be screwed onto the male-thread portion 83 are formed.

Abstract: The invention discloses a suction drainage device that comprises: a cylinder sleeve where the inside of the cylinder sleeve is provided with a step hole and the wall of the cylinder sleeve has a waste-discharging outlet; a cylinder liner with a bottom that includes a shaft hole and where the wall of the cylinder liner is provided with a flange; a piston with a piston rod; a cylinder sleeve cover with a step hole along the axis, and the body is also provided with a hanging hole; a cylinder liner lock that clutches the piston rod; a shifting fork assembly that is fixed inside the step hole of the cylinder sleeve cover; a ring shaped cylindrical liner lock seat that includes a slope and a pivot pin; an annular end cover that contains a through hole in its center, wherein: the cylinder liner is located inside the cylinder sleeve, the piston is located inside the cylinder liner; the cylinder sleeve cover is connected to the cylinder sleeve along the axis; the cylinder liner lock seat is located in between the cyli

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dehumidifying a desired area using a desiccant dehumidifier. The desiccant dehumidifier of the present invention provides substantial advantages over known desiccant dehumidifiers in terms of simplified manufacture and improved efficiency. The dehumidifier of the present invention includes a single chamber with an intake and an exhaust end, a desiccant, a fan and a heater located in the chamber, and one or more regulators for directing intake and/or output of air in relation to the chamber. This configuration does not require a rotor motor or cycling multichamber apparatus in order to change operation of the apparatus from drying air to reactivating the desiccant.

Abstract: A portable gas chromatography system and method of use. The portable gas chromatograph may be used to accurately and rapidly detect low-level concentrations of chemicals, such as fixed gases, volatilized liquid samples, or toxic chemicals and transmit to a user data relating to the presence and identity of such. The portable gas chromatograph uses an onboard vacuum source to pull samples into and through the system and thus does not require the use of a carrier gas. Further, the system comprises a solenoid valve for capturing the sample and may include a short porous layer open tubular separation column, and a thermal conductivity detector. Overall size and weight of the system is small enough for a user to carry. The method of operation of the gas chromatograph includes taking rapid successive samples and analyzing the data outputs using Fourier transform techniques. Such analysis allows real-time data updates and rapid detection of hazardous environmental agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial condensation into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently condensed and removed from the system at ambient conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing humidity gradients in a plurality of dehumidification units, which are arranged in series and/or in parallel. Water vapor from air entering each stage of the plurality of dehumidification units is extracted by the dehumidification units without substantial condensation into low pressure water vapor chambers. For example, in one embodiment, the water vapor is extracted through water vapor permeable membranes of the dehumidification units into the low pressure water vapor chambers. As such, the air exiting each of the dehumidification units is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification units. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently compressed to a slightly higher pressure (i.e., just high enough to facilitate condensation), condensed, and removed from the system at ambient conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial membrane water vapor rejection into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently expelled through a membrane vapor rejection unit to ambient conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial condensation into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently condensed and removed from the system at ambient conditions.

Abstract: A manganese oxide contains M1, optionally M2, Mn and O. M1 is selected from the group consisting of In, Sc, Y, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu. M2 is different from M1, and M2 is selected from the group consisting of Bi, In, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu. These ceramic materials are hexagonal in structure, and provide superior materials for gas separation and oxygen storage.