Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for preparing a printing form from a curable composition that includes an bisphenol-based epoxy resin; an amine curing agent selected from primary amines and secondary amines, the agent having an amine equivalent weight of less than or equal to 200 g/equivalent; and, a multi-epoxy reactive diluent. The process includes applying the curable composition to a supporting substrate to form a layer, curing the layer at one or more temperatures in a temperature range, and engraving to form at least one cell in the cured layer. The process prepares printing forms, particularly gravure printing forms, having a cured resin composition layer that is engravable, resistant to solvent inks and to mechanical wear, and capable of printing gravure-quality images.

Abstract: A method for controlling a printing process is disclosed. The method includes printing a printing material by a printing unit on a basis of data of a prepress stage. A printed result on the printing material is compared with a desired value and a correction value is derived from the comparison. The data of the prepress stage is corrected with the correction value.

Abstract: A method of severing tubular members using an expandable linear explosive shape charge positioner. The method involves placing a plurality of arc-shaped charge chambers along the same plane and adjacent to the interior walls of a tube. Simultaneous detonation of the charge chambers severs the tube along a common plane. The positioner is placed within a tubular member and includes a remotely extendible framework with linear explosive shape charges enclosed therein. When in the collapsed position, the apparatus passes through constrictions within the tubular members. When extended, the framework is positioned transversely to the axis of the tubular member with the shape charges positioned adjacent the interior walls thereof. Shape charge chambers with angled ends are presented to provide overlap when the device is fully extended to better ensure complete separation of the tubular member at the discontinuities of the shape charges about the plane of severance.

Abstract: A cartridge casing for rifles is made from a high strength aluminum alloy. A method for making such cartridge casing includes the steps of (a) forming a cylindrical blank from an aluminum alloy having a tensile strength greater than 80,000 psi, and (b) rotating the blank at a rate greater than 500 rpm and forcing the blank into a die, the die having a bore with progressively reduced interior diameters which are less than the external diameter of the blank. In the method, the forcing of the blank into the die results in the finished cartridge casing having a distal end with an external diameter which is less than the external diameter of its proximal end.

Abstract: A hopper car discharge outflow is controlled by closure members, at least one of which is movable. The doors are hingeless, being mounted on four bar linkages, such that the distal edge of the doors sweeps predominantly horizontally while the proximal edge of the door moves predominantly upwardly. The doors move through noncircular arcs, such that the size of the vertically projected door opening is abnormally large compared to the clearance heights of the door. The doors are driven by a transverse drive linkage that is driven by a transversely mounted actuator. The actuator is mounted in an accommodation in the lee of slope sheets between adjacent hoppers in a mid-span portion of the car. Drive from the actuator is carried to a pair of symmetrically mounted doors through drive train linkages. The drive train includes longitudinally extending torque tubes that transmit drive to both fore and aft ends of the door assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified colored pigment comprising a colored pigment having an attached organic group. The organic group is attached to the colored pigment via at least one carbon atom of a C—C single bond or double bond, wherein the C—C single bond or double bond is not a component of an aromatic system. The organic group further comprises at least one activating group on at least one carbon atom of the C—C single bond or double bond. A method of preparing a modified colored pigment is also disclosed, as are aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions, e.g., including ink jet inks, comprising the modified colored pigments.

Abstract: A joint filler composition may include 100 parts by mass of a base material, 1 to 20 parts by mass of inorganic hollow particles, and 3 to 20 parts by mass of a mineral having a chain structure or a layer structure.

Abstract: Composite inorganic particles and compositions containing silica particles are disclosed. Methods of making silica particles and methods of using composite inorganic particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for secondarily synthesizing calcium sulphoaluminate mineral in Portland cement clinker is provided. The method includes adding gypsum into raw Portland cement, calcination, then heating twice to re-form calcium sulphoaluminate mineral that has decomposed at high temperature in the clinker. This method can increase the content of calcium sulphoaluminate mineral in the clinker. As a result, the advantages of the calcium sulphoaluminate mineral in the clinker may be obtained, such as improvement of the early stage performance and long-term performance of the cement clinker and increase in the quantity of mixture in the cement.

Abstract: A folding table assembly having both a tabletop and legs that fold into smaller sizes. The tabletop has a main panel, a first side flap panel, and a second side flap panel. The side flap panels are joined to the main panel with hinge connections. The hinge connections enable the side flap panels to rotate from open positions that are coplanar with the main panel to folded positions that are under the main panel. The folding legs are coupled to the side flap panels. The folding legs can move between extended positions, where the legs support the tabletop, and retracted positions, where the legs are folded flush against the side flap panels. This enables the legs to fold flush against the side flap panels so that the legs are interposed between the main panel and the two side panels.

Abstract: A flue gas additive is provided that includes both a nitrogenous component to reduce gas phase nitrogen oxides and a halogen-containing component to oxidize gas phase elemental mercury.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for quenching heat, scrubbing, cleaning and neutralizing the hot and dirty fossil fuel fired flue gas liberated by a fossil fuel fired boiler using the high temperature and high pressure present in fossil fuel fired boiler blow-down comprising the steps of quenching the fossil fuel fired flue gas by evaporating sufficient quantity of water from sea water/scrubbing liquid and mixing vapors thus generated with hot and dirty flue gas; using the high temperature and high pressure present in fossil fuel fired boiler blow-down (waste water) for atomizing/spraying high alkalinity sea water/scrubbing liquid on said flue gas to neutralize the acidic substances in said flue gas.

Abstract: A rigid foil sail having a full length vertical leading edge whose trim angle/angle of attack is controlled by the main sheet and at least two trailing edge flaps attached rearwardly of the leading edge, each of which can be independently trimmed from a convenient deck level control tray to achieve easily adjustable camber. The design of the rigid foil sail allows depowering of the sail without altering mainsheet trim by decreasing the camber of the upper trailing flap thus also decreasing the heeling force created by the power of the upper trailing flap. Such an arrangement allows the boat to be driven without the loss of upwind pointing performance and without the loss of power caused by luffing of the sail. Similarly, the boat can be better balanced by allowing the boat to be driven to windward more efficiently with a minimum heel angle.

Abstract: A rudder system that uses a dual purpose thrust operated actuator. The actuator is selectively positioned for use in an up or constant down mode. While in the up mode, the actuator uses the force of the jet pump to raise the rudders out of the water at speed, and with the actuator set in the down mode, the invention uses the force of the jet pump water to hold the rudder in the water.

Abstract: A rudder system that uses a dual purpose thrust operated actuator. The actuator is selectively positioned for use in an up or constant down mode. While in the up mode, the actuator uses the force of the jet pump to raise the rudders out of the water at speed, and with the actuator set in the down mode, the invention uses the force of the jet pump water to hold the rudder in the water. In an alternative embodiment, the invention includes anti-oscillating veins attached to the thrust operated actuator. In another alternative embodiment, the travel of the actuator is limited by configuring it to come into contact with a rudder stabilizer bar. Another embodiment includes providing adjustable fin positions relative to the side force stabilizer.

Abstract: A boat hull having a door and a method of making the door, which can swing to an open position and closed position. The door can be used for entering or exiting the boat. The door can remain closed with a door lock assembly and door strike. An outer door frame and gussets provide support for the hull and door.

Abstract: A mooring system may comprise a station keeping apparatus having a turntable rotatably mounted thereon. The station keeping apparatus is operable to movably couple to a first vessel and to a second vessel in a side-by-side configuration. The turntable is operable to freely rotate both the first and the second vessel about the station keeping apparatus. The station keeping apparatus is securable to the second vessel using a head mooring line having a length which is adjustable for aligning a heading of both the first and the second vessel with a prevailing weather direction. Further, the mooring system may comprise a rigid yoke or a soft yoke movably coupling the turntable to the first vessel for angular adjustment between the station keeping apparatus and a longitudinal center line of the first vessel.

Abstract: A rigid mooring system that instantly secures pontoons, float planes, boats, and other forms of craft to a variety of dockage types and consists of two identical, yet separately positioned devices which together moor a craft safely away from the dockage. Barrel plate hinges permanently secure the two devices to the dockage allowing both the devices and the attached craft vertical motion but prohibit parallel or lateral movement. Each device has two reinforced arms coming together to form a right triangle shaped rigid body with one arm projecting further, bending into a curved attaching end.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for loading/unloading a vehicle into/from a carrier ship through at least one opening provided in the rear of said ship comprising an angled vehicle-receiving ramp combined with a motor-driven means for loading/unloading the vehicle, characterized in that the motor-driven means for loading/unloading the vehicle comprises a crossbeam-shaped means for the ship that extends above the ramp and is combined with a vehicle-hoisting/releasing cable, which is in turn combined with a first drive means for hoisting/releasing the vehicle, and in that the crossbeam-shaped means is longitudinally movable, by means of a second drive means above the ramp, between a rear position for hoisting/releasing the vehicle and a front position for storing the vehicle on the ramp in the ship.

Abstract: A semi-submersible vessel comprises pontoons having a generally five-sided transverse cross section. In the case of a 4-sided semi-submersible, the columns may be arranged in a generally rectangular form with a column at each corner of the rectangular form, each column having with four sides disposed at a right angle to at least one adjacent side and a fifth side on the exterior of the generally rectangular form disposed at 45 degrees to each adjacent side.

Abstract: An improved reusable suction anchor, method of using this suction anchor, and method of manufacturing this suction anchor which uses doors to provide access to the interior of the anchor, by ROV or crane operated shovel for example. It provides a simple way to eliminate piping or plugging. It provides a simplified way to install or maintain a blowout preventer. It also provides a simplified way to align various diameters of pipe and to install conductor pipe. It also provides storage and protection from falling objects.

Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.

Abstract: A flag mounting device permits the window to be open when the flag is in use. In addition, the present invention provides a flag mounting device that may be used on vehicles having window vent visors. The flag mounting device includes a main body having an opening. The opening is adapted to receive a flag. The flag mounting device is adapted to be mounted to a window frame of a vehicle.

Abstract: A non-metallic pop-up “doneness” indicator to indicate that a food item has reached a desired temperature, including a housing, a stem, button indicator and an actuation subassembly. Methods of manufacture are included.

Abstract: Label add-ons for decreasing medication errors and associated fatalities in the pharmacy dispensing process and for indicating the intended use of a drug in people ranging from the blind to the sighted, consisting of a circular, hollow, semi-flexible, ring-like material that is attached onto a prescription bottle. This invention serves as a vital safety-tool to the pharmacy dispensing process where duplicate medications become easily detected by the pharmacy personnel if device is properly attached to the prescription bottle. Imprinted, raised, or engraved legend in grapheme positioned over the outer surface of the device informs the reader the drug indication. Raised Braille coding and raised or engraved grapheme characters become vital in assisting the blind and visually impaired in identifying the drug through their sense of touch. Other distinctive features such as color, markings, and messages to uplift the mood on the apparatus, can further assist individuals in recognizing the correct drug indication.

Abstract: A magnetic flag includes a piece of flexible material having a first edge and a second edge and at least one magnet located near the first edge of the piece of flexible material. The second edge is unattached to the object. The at least one magnet is attachable to an object to removably secure the piece of flexible material to the object.

Abstract: Delineators are described that include a delineator body, a ball and socket joint, and a resilient rod. The ball and socket joint is disposed to promote deflection of the delineator body in response to a deflecting force. The resilient rod, which may comprise steel, couples to the delineator body and to the ball and socket joint, and is adapted to restore the delineator body to an upright position after removal of the deflecting force. An elastic grommet, which may comprise rubber, is also preferably included that connects the rod to the delineator body. The ball and socket joint may allow the delineator to deflect equally in all directions, or preferentially in a preferred deflection plane.

Abstract: A method for producing a single crystal of semiconductor material having material properties of a zone-pulled single crystal includes providing a vessel transmissive to high frequency magnetic fields and having a granulate of a granular semiconductor material disposed therein and a first conductor disposed externally thereto. A high frequency current is supplied to a planar inductor disposed above the vessel, the planar inductor having a turn and a slit as a current supply so as to produce an open melt lake on the granulate by a temperature field at a surface of the granulate produced by thermal power of the planar inductor and a heating action of the first inductor, the melt lake being embedded in unmelted material of the granular semiconductor material and not being in contact with a wall of the vessel. A single crystal is pulled form the melt lake of the semiconductor material upwards.

Abstract: In SiC sublimation crystal growth, a crucible is charged with SiC source material and SiC seed crystal in spaced relation and a baffle is disposed in the growth crucible around the seed crystal. A first side of the baffle in the growth crucible defines a growth zone where a SiC single crystal grows on the SiC seed crystal. A second side of the baffle in the growth crucible defines a vapor-capture trap around the SiC seed crystal. The growth crucible is heated to a SiC growth temperature whereupon the SiC source material sublimates and forms a vapor which is transported to the growth zone where the SiC crystal grows by precipitation of the vapor on the SiC seed crystal. A fraction of this vapor enters the vapor-capture trap where it is removed from the growth zone during growth of the SiC crystal.

Abstract: A method for making a flat substrate from incremental-width nanorods includes the steps of: providing a base layer, performing a lateral crystal growth process for a plurality of times, and forming a substrate. The base layer has a plurality of nanorods. Each time the lateral crystal growth process is performed, an additive reagent is added at a different concentration to enable lateral crystal growth and thereby increase the width of each nanorod incrementally. The incremental-width nanorods eventually bond with each other to form a substrate. The substrate may go through an annealing process so as to become a flat substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a vitreous silica crucible for pulling a silicon single crystal, which stably suppresses surface vibration of a silicon melted solution filled therein and has a long life, and a method for manufacturing the same. The vitreous silica crucible for pulling a silicon single crystal includes a peripheral wall portion, a curved portion, and a bottom portion, wherein a plurality of minute concave portions are formed on a certain area of an inner surface of the peripheral wall portion, and a plurality of bubbles are formed on a lower position of the minute concave portions.

Abstract: A crystal puller for melting silicon and forming a single crystal ingot and a feed tool for shielding a portion of the crystal puller during charging of the crystal puller are disclosed herein. The crystal puller includes a crucible for containing molten silicon. The feed tool includes a cylinder and a plate. The cylinder has an inner surface and an annular ledge formed in a portion of the inner surface. The cylinder has a diameter at the annular ledge that is less than a diameter of the cylinder at the inner surface. The plate is positioned on the annular ledge and includes a first section separate from a second section. The first section and the second section are operable to move laterally with respect to each other. The plate has a central opening formed in at least one of the first section and the second section.

Abstract: An evaporation source includes a crucible chamber, a crucible, a driving unit, a flame jetting unit and an electron-beam emitting unit. The crucible is rotatably received in the crucible chamber, and contains a target material. The driving unit is located on a sidewall of the crucible chamber and drives the crucible to rotate. The flame jetting unit jets a flame to pre-heat the target material in the crucible. The electron-beam emitting unit emits an electron-beam to the crucible to evaporate the pre-heated target material. An evaporation deposition system using the evaporation source is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and processes for treatment of a cadmium telluride thin film photovoltaic device are generally provided. The systems can include a treatment system and a conveyor system. The treatment system includes a preheating section, a treatment chamber, and an anneal oven that are integrally interconnected within the treatment system. The conveyor system is operably disposed within the treatment system and configured for transporting substrates in a serial arrangement into and through the preheat section, into and through the treatment chamber, and into and through the anneal oven at a controlled speed. The treatment chamber is configured for applying a material to a thin film on a surface of the substrate and the anneal oven is configured to heat the substrate to an annealing temperature as the substrates are continuously conveyed by the conveyor system through the treatment chamber.

Abstract: A device (30) for applying adhesive is used in fiber web machine slitter-winder. The slitter-winder has an unwinder for a machine roll, slitter blades for slitting the unwound web into partial webs, and a winder forming them into rolls. The device (30) applies adhesive on ends of partial webs attaching the ends of the partial webs onto the web rolls. The device (30) has a support structure (31), a moving element (32) on the support structure and two adhesive nozzles (33, 34) on the moving element. The adhesive nozzles (33, 34) are attached to the moving element (32) such that the nozzles (33, 34) are spaced apart in the direction of travel of the moving element (32) so that a trailing nozzle can be accelerated to operating speed before traversing the partial webs, and a leading nozzle can extend further in the direction of travel than the moving element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printed circuit board production apparatus which comprises a first working unit, a second working unit, and a control section. The first working unit includes a board conveying section, and a working mechanism section for subjecting the board conveyed to a given working process, wherein the board conveying section and the working mechanism section are configured to be relatively displaceable between a machine-setup position where a gap defined between the board conveying section and the working mechanism section and leading to the second working unit becomes equal to or less than a given value, and a position where the gap becomes greater than the given value. The board conveying section and the working mechanism section are arranged in the machine-setup position by the control section when machine setup for the first working unit is performed during operation of the second working unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printing apparatus which comprises: a base; a frame member installed on the base; a printing section supported by the frame member to subject a board to printing; a board conveying segment provided on the base displaceably; a control section for controlling the driving of the board conveying segment; a mark provided on the frame member; and an image pickup section mounted on the board conveying segment to pick up an image of the mark, wherein the control section is operable to cause the board conveying segment to be displaced so as to allow a board to be set in the printing zone, and, based on the image of the mark picked up by the image pickup section, to perform a strain compensation for correcting an error in displacement of the board conveying segment due to a strain of the driving mechanism.

Abstract: Demands such as higher definition, higher opening aperture, and higher reliability on a full-color flat panel display have been increased. Such demands are big objects in advancing higher definition (increase in the number of pixels) of a light-emitting device and miniaturization of each display pixel pitch with reduction in size of the light-emitting device. An organic compound-containing layer is selectively deposited using a laser beam which passes through openings of a mask. An irradiated substrate provided with a light absorption layer and a material layer containing an organic compound and a deposition substrate provided with first electrodes are placed so as to face each other. The light absorption layer is heated by a laser beam which has passed through the openings of the mask, and the organic compound at a position overlapping with the heated region is vaporized, and accordingly the organic compound is selectively deposited over the deposition substrate.

Abstract: A vapor-phase deposition source including a vessel equipped with two zones. The first zone is for the production of vapor. It is equipped with a receptacle for the material and element for heating the material placed in the receptacle. The second is a diffusion zone including a vessel communicating with the production zone and equipped with at least one opening so that the vapor-phase material is transmitted towards the exterior of the vessel through the opening. The source is characterized in that it includes elements for closing the orifice and elements for moving the closing elements between an active closed position and an orifice open position without changing the volume of the diffusion zone.

Abstract: A vapor-phase deposition source includes a vessel equipped with two zones. The first zone is for the production of vapor. It is equipped with a receptacle for the material and elements for heating the material placed in the receptacle. The second is a diffusion zone having a vessel communicating with the production zone and equipped with at least one orifice so that the vapor-phase material is transmitted towards the exterior of the vessel through the orifice. The source is characterized in that, on the one hand, the room includes an inner wall and an outer envelope defining an intermediate space filled with a heat-transporting liquid and, on the other, it is equipped with elements for heating the coolant.

Abstract: A susceptor support shaft for an epitaxial growth apparatus capable of forming a high quality epitaxial film by suppressing in-plane resistance variation of the epitaxial film due to deflection of a susceptor, wherein the susceptor support shaft supports a susceptor at an underneath portion of the susceptor in an epitaxial growth apparatus. The susceptor support shaft includes a support column located substantially coaxial with a center of the susceptor; a plurality of arms extending radially from the support column to positions under a peripheral portion of the susceptor; an arm connecting member connecting tips of the arms next to each other; and support pins extending from the arm connecting member, thereby supporting the susceptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting, configured for fixing a reactor, in particular a PECVD reactor, in a vacuum chamber (1), the mounting (10) comprising a framework of at least two outer beams (11) being arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of cross beams (12), wherein the outer beams (11) and the cross beams (12) form compartments (13), in which temperature controlling elements are provided. The mounting (10) according to the invention has a reduced weight and is producible cost saving.

Abstract: Animal bedding having one or more solvents and a lignocellulosic fiber, wherein the lignocellulosic fiber has been processed by ruminant digestion and anaerobic digestion. A method for preparing pelletized animal bedding is also disclosed including the steps of providing excrement from a cow which has undergone ruminant digestion, introducing the cow excrement into an anaerobic digester, modifying the cow excrement to a first wet product, drying the first wet product to generate a first dry product, and densifying the first dry product to, in turn, generate pelletized animal bedding.

Abstract: A pet feeding apparatus includes a container and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly includes a sensor assembly operatively coupled to a portion keypad circuit board and operation keypad circuit board. The base assembly displays an indication of the amount of food carried by the container, and the base assembly provides an indication of the feeding time.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising of a free spinning plate guards to prevent unwanted pests such as squirrels from accessing the seed within the feeder. Whereas birds can feed while resting on perches which protrude outwardly from the bottom portion of the feeder, non-flying pest animals such as squirrels must approach the feeder along its outer periphery, traversing the plate guards in the process. As the pest tries to climb onto the feeder and access the seed, the plate guards spin; preventing the pest from having a stable footing and thus fall off the feeder.

Abstract: A nutrient dispensing apparatus for birds having a hanger and two interchangeable dispensers supported by the hanger. Each dispenser includes a bottle for holding liquid or solid nutrients, and at least one basin into which the liquid or solid nutrients, water and bird feed, for example, are made available to the birds. The user can change the configuration of the dispensers as desired to provide just liquid nutrients, just solid nutrients or both. The flow rates for dispensing of the nutrients are different for each nutrient alternative.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-skid double-layer pet bowl for feeding animals and also provides a method of fabricating the said bowl. The bowl has an anti-skid bottom, so that the bowl does not move when the animal is eating or drinking from it. Another feature of the bowl is that materials, plastic and metal can be detached from each other. The plastic bowl is on the outside and is printed with various prints to make it attractive. Only this outer plastic bowl can be changed by removing it, in case of any damage or to obtain a different pattern. When detached, both the bowls can be used separately also, as double diner, that is one for feeding and the other one for drinking water for animal. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating the non-skid pet bowl. The bowls of the present invention are easy to fabricate, attractive in appearance and cost-effective.

Abstract: The protective device for a food bowl (1) with a depression (5) which is surrounded by an edge bead (3) comprises a hold-down device with at least one adjustable hold-down element (13) for holding a cover means (15) in the form of a flexible sheet material within the depression (5), said hold-down element extending into the depression region. The cover means can additionally be held on the food bowl (1) with a peripheral retaining device in the region of the edge bead (3). The cover means (15) can be stored as a detachable section of a rolled-up band in a dispenser (19). The cover means comprises at least one receiving portion (17) on the bottom side thereof for the at least one hold-down element (13).

Abstract: A drinker system for delivering water to animals comprising: a central pressure regulator; drinker lines with drinker nozzles; pressure reduction valve devices providing an outlet pressure proportional to the pressure set by the central pressure regulator; each valve device comprising: a housing defining a relatively high pressure zone and a relatively low pressure zone; a relatively small area diaphragm in the relatively high pressure zone; a relatively large area diaphragm in the relatively low pressure zone, and rigidly connected to the small area diaphragm; a flow regulating valve through which liquid can flow from the relatively high pressure zone to the relatively low pressure zone; and an internal by-pass mechanism for allowing liquid to flow from the valve device inlet to the valve device outlet bypassing the flow regulating valve.

Abstract: The dog's waste holder is an original and first product that collects the dog's waste before it is fall into the ground, making possible its later disposal in a clean and comfortable way.