Abstract: A DC battery powered sound effect pedal housing with sound effect circuitry mounted therein and a battery terminal connector for being connected to battery terminals for powering the circuitry, a base and an adapter frame removably mounted intermediate the housing and the base with the adapter having said frame and an adapter power cord mounted to frame for transmitting DC power to the battery terminal connector whereby a conventional DC battery powder sound effect pedal is converted to one being powered from an online AC power source without physically changing the base and housing. A convention power cord is used be powered from an AC power source to provide a DC power output that is plugged into the jack of the adapter power cord.

Abstract: A multilayer armor is provided that includes a first rigid layer, a second rigid layer, and an interlayer securing the first and second rigid layers to one another. At least one of the first and second rigid layers can include a plurality of regions with a physical or material property that varies between the regions. The interlayer can have a force-extension ratio of 5,600 psi/in or less. The interlayer can have a physical or material property that varies within the interlayer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, hybrid body armor includes a ballistic fabric and a plurality of small ballistic plates arranged in a tightly packed array over the ballistic fabric.

Abstract: A blast resistant vehicle hull includes an enclosure and a blast channel extending between and through a lower, outer surface of the enclosure and a surface of the enclosure other than the lower, outer surface of the enclosure. A vehicle includes a blast resistant vehicle hull. The blast resistant vehicle hull includes an enclosure and a blast channel extending between and through a lower, outer surface of the enclosure and a surface of the enclosure other than the lower, outer surface of the enclosure.

Abstract: A process for producing fabrics containing at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes with the tapes having at least a core component, the process including forming at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes in a weaving machine with the polymeric tapes being used as warp yarn and a binding thread being used as weft yarn or with the polymeric tapes being used as weft yarn and the binding thread being used as warp yarn, and subsequently consolidating the at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes using pressure and heat, wherein a melting temperature of the binding yarns lies below a consolidating temperature, and a melting temperature of the core component of the polymeric tapes lies above the consolidating temperature.

Abstract: A security screen (5) comprises: a shutter frame (6) securable in a window opening (1) in a building, with a first side facing the window and a reverse side facing away from the window inwardly of the building; a plurality of parallel blades (7) extending across the shutter frame (6), each said blade having in cross-section a shape which includes a point at each opposed edge of the blade and having a reinforcing axial member (8) extending therethrough and engaged in respective opposing sides of the shutter frame, the blades being linked together and rotatable such that rotation of one blade induces the other blades to rotate simultaneously between a closed position, in which the blades lie substantially parallel to the frame so as to form a continuous shutter, and an open position substantially normal to the closed position; and a sheet of transparent plastic material (10) mounted on the frame and extending across the frame at a predetermined distance from the edges of the blades when in the open position the

Abstract: The technology can include a retractable rotary turret system. The system includes a base comprising two support arms. The system further includes a turret platform that is a truncated sphere having a substantially flat side and a substantially spherical side. The turret platform includes a turret support ring rotary coupled to the two support arms and a turret device isolatively coupled to the turret support ring. The turret platform is rotatable along a first dimension for deployment of the spherical side and is rotatable along the first dimension for deployment of the flat side.

Abstract: An upper receiver for a weapon, the upper receiver having a plurality channels each being oriented in a first direction and wherein each of the plurality of channels intersect an elongated channel extending in a second direction; a modular rail having a pair of securement features configured to be slidably received within a pair of the plurality of channels such that modular rail can slide in the pair of the plurality of channels in the first direction until the pair of features can slide within the elongated channel in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bushing that allows for adaptation of a single spring guide rod assembly into handgun with dual spring guide rod assemblies to further allow for greater customization and control of the gun upon recoil when the chambered cartridge is discharged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a subassembly for forming a hydraulic motor after assembly onto an assembly including a shaft, said subassembly including a cover forming a housing element, a multilobe cam, a cylinder block opposite the cam, pistons guided so as to slide radially within the respective cylinders of the cylinder block and bearing on the lobes of the cam, and a valve intended to apply pressurized fluid to said pistons in series, wherein said subassembly includes means for temporarily attaching the cylinder block to the cover and means for accessing an element of the valve through the cover in order to enable, during installation, the angular positioning of said element with respect to the shaft, followed by the attachment thereof to the shaft. The present invention also relates to a method for assembling such a hydrobase.

Abstract: A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting contaminated air, including: an air pollution detecting unit for monitoring pollution status of air existing in the pertinent area; an air collecting unit for collecting and storing part of the air; and a control unit for comparing data about the pollution status monitored by the detecting unit with preset critical values and commanding the collecting unit to collect a part of the air when data about the pollution status is equal to or greater than the critical values. Since contaminated air is collected by monitoring the pollution status of contaminated air existing in the atmosphere of a pertinent area or the gaseous contaminant-containing air discharged from sources in real time, it is possible to collect air pollution evidence. The collecting unit provided at the outlet of a source, allows air pollution data to be stored after analyzing collected air, making it possible to lawfully sanction air polluter.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air purifier able to maintain the normal state of drive of a disk-shaped humidification filter by controlling the state of rotation of the humidification filter. The air purifier can maintain the normal state of drive of the humidification filter by using a stepping motor and the control unit in order to vary the state of rotation of the humidification filter and thereby remove extraneous material when the humidification filter is rotating abnormally due to extraneous material.

Abstract: Provided is a gas separation membrane having superior gas permeability, separation selectivity and mechanical properties. A gas separation membrane to separate at least one acid gas from a mix gas, comprising in this order: a first layer that is porous; a second layer that is a separation-active layer containing a compound having a molecular weight of 150,000 or less and capable oft interacting with the acid gas; and a third layer having high gas permeability.

Abstract: A composite membrane for separating a gas from a mixed gas stream includes a fibrous non-woven substrate including consolidated synthetic thermoplastic fibers, and coextensively disposed on a surface of the fibrous non-woven substrate a continuous polysulfide rubber film adhered thereto. A method of separating a gas component from a mixed gas stream includes 1) contacting a surface of the above-described composite membrane with the mixed gas stream under conditions such that a product gas enriched in the gas component diffuses through the composite membrane; and 2) collecting the product gas.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities from a feed air gas stream prior to the stream being fed to a cryogenic distillation unit. The feed air gas stream contacts an ionic liquid which adsorbs the impurities from the air. The method can use one or more beds such as in pressure swing adsorption processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for conditioning an air flow (2) comprising a humidifying apparatus (5) having humidifying elements (6), which are arranged in the air flow (2) to be humidified in the humidifying apparatus (5), can be loaded with pressurized water, and are made of a fluid-permeable, porous, preferably hydrophilic material. In order to increase the efficiency of the humidification of the air flow (2) in the humidifying apparatus (5), the humidifying elements (6) of the humidifying apparatus (5) loaded with pressurized water are designed with regard to the cross-section thereof in such a way that the peripheral surface or outer surface of the humidifying elements exposed to the air flow (2) to be humidified can be uniformly contacted by the air flow (2) to be humidified over the entire circumference of the humidifying elements.

Abstract: An engine crankcase breather for oil segregation, from blow-by gases, in an engine. The engine crankcase breather includes a housing with an inlet located in a downstream direction of the blow-by gases and an outlet. The breather also includes a baffle within the housing which poses a tortuous path for the blow-by gases, in order to segregate oil particles from the blow-by gases. The baffle includes a hook-shaped portion, in which the oil segregation takes place. The engine crankcase breather further includes a trough extending within the housing.

Abstract: An improved system and method for purging a microenvironment to desired levels of relative humidity, oxygen, or particulates through the implementation of a purge gas delivery apparatus and method that provides even distribution of the purging gas within the microenvironment. A substrate container has a tower therein with a fluid flow passageway extending the length of the tower. Apertures with porous media between the aperture and fluid flow passageway regulate the volume and pressure of air discharging at each aperture. Alternatively, the tower may be formed of a porous tubular polymeric material. A sleeve may direct the discharge purge gas in the interior.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method for preparing crystalline metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The method includes the steps of providing an electrolyte solution in contact with a conductive surface, and applying a current or potential to the conductive surface in contact with the electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution includes a protonated organic ligand, a metal ion, and a probase. Application of the reductive current or potential to the conductive surface produces the crystalline metal-organic framework (MOF) deposited on the conductive surface. The MOFs produced by the method may be incorporated into a gas separation membrane, a purification filter, and/or a sensor.

Abstract: An emissions device for use with a container assembly with a vent opening is provided. The emissions device includes a housing configured to be mounted to the container. The housing includes a backing plate that has at least one opening. A membrane is supported by the backing plate and extends over the opening. The membrane is configured to allow passage of vapor and prevent passage of liquid. A filter is located within the housing such that vapor that passes from the at least one opening through the membrane then passes through the filter. At least one spring is positioned within the housing and is configured to compress the filter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a gas separation membrane for a DEM production process, including: a porous support having a carbon dioxide permeability of more than 300 GPU (GPU=1×10?6 cm3/cm2·sec·cmHg) and an inner diameter of 100˜1000 ?m; and a composite membrane provided on an inner or outer surface of the porous support and coated with a separating material having a permeation selectivity of carbon dioxide/hydrogen of 4 or more. The gas separation membrane is advantageous in that it can improve efficiency of the separation process by selectively separating and removing carbon dioxide from a gas mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen produced during a process of producing DME which is a next-generation clean fuel.

Abstract: An air treatment system for a commercial vehicle has a housing, a drying agent cartridge which is or can be connected to the housing, and a covering housing for covering the drying agent cartridge. The covering housing is connected in a positively locking manner to the drying agent cartridge.

Abstract: A gas-liquid separator (1) is configured so that the inner side surface of a body section (13) and the outer side surface of an inner pipe (50) are concentric when viewed from above, an inlet pipe (20) extending toward the center axis of the body section (13) when viewed from above, a guide plate (60) including a guide plate side section (61) that extends in a non-horizontal direction, and a guide plate lower section (62) that extends in a non-vertical direction and is continuous with the guide plate side section (61), the guide plate side section (61) being at least disposed on the inner side surface of the body section (13) at a position on one side of an inlet opening (132), or on the outer side surface of the inner pipe (50) at a position on one side of an area opposite to the inlet opening (132), the guide plate lower section (62) being at least disposed on the outer side surface of the inner pipe (50) at a position directly under an area opposite to the inlet opening (132) and along the outer side surfa

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an espresso or other coffee drink maker that is configured to accept a number of different forms of coffee grounds. It may accept powder/coffee grounds that are loose, coffee capsules, coffee pods, (e.g., “ESE” (easy serving espresso) pods), or any other format. The machine may also be provided with an optional built-in grinder, which allows the machine to accept fresh coffee beans, in order to grind and brew them on-site, in a single machine. Such espresso/coffee drink makers find particular use on-board passenger transport vehicles such as aircraft, but may be useful in a number of other locations.

Abstract: A device(2)for heating and frothing a liquid such as milk comprises means (32) for generating steam which is to be used for heating the liquid, and an intake (27) of air which is to be used for frothing the liquid. Other than in conventional devices, the air intake (27) is arranged in the steam generating means (32), so that it is possible to supply air directly into the steam generating means (32), namely through the air intake (27), and to realize a combined flow of steam and air, which is very well suitable to be used in the heating and frothing processes to be performed. As a consequence, a heating/frothing unit (40) which is part of the device (2) only needs to have one connection to a supply line (60) besides a connection to a supply line (10) for supplying the liquid.

Abstract: The coffee machine (1) comprises: at least a coffee supply module (7); a support surface (9) for cups, arranged beneath said coffee supply module (7); at least a first steam supply nozzle (13), to which a milk container (15) can be connected, equipped with an emulsifying module (12) having a connection seat in which the first steam supply nozzle is inserted when the container is connected to the steam supply nozzle. The emulsifying module comprises a pipe for sucking up milk from the container and a nozzle for supplying hot or emulsified milk (67). The steam supply nozzle (13) is oriented toward the support surface (9) and the connection seat of the container (15) is oriented upwardly when the container is placed on the support surface (9) with the first steam supply nozzle (13) inserted in the connection seat.

Abstract: A device for pasteurizing a mass of foodstuff comprises: a feed; a first tube of an electrically and magnetically inert material suitable for contact with foodstuff; an arrangement of electrodes added to the first tube and connected to an RF power generator so that the mass present in the first tube can be heated in this first tube. Co-acting electrodes are disposed with a substantial mutual axial interspace.

Abstract: A food preparer for cutting hot dogs, sausages, and other elongated food products into bite-sized pieces. The preparer has a body formed to have a concavity that places an elongated food product in a predetermined location. The body includes a plurality of longitudinal slots that run generally perpendicular to the length of the food product. The body also has an end section with a hole having an axis that runs parallel with the length of the food product. A corer passes along the axis and cores the food product. A wire cutter pivots to pass wire through the slots and thus cut the food product. The result is cored, bite-sized pieces.

Abstract: A continuous-operation baler assembly is provided which includes a separate and leading surge bin followed by a baler. The surge bin and baler each comprise a separate pick up mechanism for collecting agricultural material. When the baler has collected material and is ready to finish a bale the surge bin receives a signal and begins collecting agricultural material. Once the bale nears finish, the material collected by the surge bin is metered out into the path of or otherwise transferred to the baler during the next bale formation cycle, where it is picked up and formed into a bale.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for perforating a sheet of paper in an offset printing process is provided. The method includes producing a perf plate, which creates the perforations, by printing an image onto a printing plate. The image is produced by a desktop publishing application. The printed image produces guidelines on the printing plate, to which a selected perf rule is applied. The perf rule is selected according to the style of perforation that is desired for the specific application. The perf rule is attached to the printing plate within the guidelines by an adhesive backing of the perf rule, as well as a layer of tape over the perf rule to ensure the perf rule stays in place.

Abstract: The device disclosed aids the application of a wider and longer line on top of the small line printed on a golf ball by the balls manufacturer. The device disclosed is a cylinder with an open top and partially closed bottom, into which a ball is inserted. The disclosed device differs from existing art in that the inside diameter of the cylinder is larger than the golf ball and there is a low friction peg supporting the ball. Unlike existing art in which the ball is secured by the frame or supported by the walls of a cylinder, the features of the device disclosed allow the ball to spin freely inside the cylinder. A method of loading, positioning and unloading the ball is disclosed.

Abstract: A gripper control gearing has a reduced complexity for providing adjustments. Stops are provided on a reversing drum for a slide that supports cam rollers. Pinions with a helical toothing are arranged on a gripper shaft and on a gripper tube. Such a simplified arrangement allows for easier adjustments of the gripper system.

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing two or more patterned substrates, which has a simple process and is efficient, and an apparatus for producing two or more patterned substrates.

Abstract: Image forming apparatuses and methods are disclosed. Image forming apparatuses and methods include a plate member including an upper plate surface to receive media on which to form images, an ink absorber member to receive ink in a form of ink build-up, and a blotter unit to periodically contact and press at least a portion of the ink build-up formed on the ink absorber member therein.

Abstract: The invention describes a stamp comprising a telescoping upper and lower part as well as a printing plate holder pivotally disposed in the lower part to accommodate the stamp plate. A retaining device for a stamp pad is associated with the printing plate holder and in a rest position, the printing plate holder is positioned in the range 80° to 135°, preferably at approximately 90° with respect to a contact area. From this rest position, the stamp can be displaced into an operating position to produce a stamped imprint via guide means, whereby the printing plate holder is turned about two guide pins, wherein one guide pin is respectively disposed on a side face of the printing plate holder, and they simultaneously engage in guide slots in the upper and lower part.

Abstract: A printing method in a printing press includes zonally metering a printing ink at a first viscosity with a metering device and transferring the printing ink at a second viscosity with a printing form cylinder, in which the second viscosity is greater than the first viscosity. An offset printing unit for implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for making a cylindrically-shaped element, and particularly a cylindrically-shaped element for use as a base sleeve for printing or as a support for a print form. The method includes wrapping a sheet of a material having a first end and a second end to bring the second end adjacent the first end to form a base sleeve having an axial seam of the first and second ends. The first end has a non-linear edge having an amplitude. Portions between the first end and the second end overlap and form the axial seam. The method can include applying an imageable material adjacent an exterior surface of the base sleeve that covers at least a portion of the axial seam.

Abstract: Provided is a lithographic printing plate support that has excellent scratch resistance and is capable of obtaining a presensitized plate which exhibits excellent on-press developability and enables a lithographic printing plate formed therefrom to have a long press life and excellent deinking ability after suspended printing. The lithographic printing plate support includes an aluminum plate, and an aluminum anodized film formed thereon and having micropores which extend in a depth direction of the anodized film from a surface of the anodized film opposite from the aluminum plate. Each micropore has a large-diameter portion which extends to a depth of 5 to 60 nm (depth A) from the anodized film surface, and a small-diameter portion which communicates with the bottom of the large-diameter portion, further extends to a depth of 900 to 2,000 nm from the communication position and has a predetermined average diameter.

Abstract: A printing apparatus has a printing device having a supply for a substrate to be printed and a supply for ink. The printing device has a printing roll with an image and an anilox roll mounted in a bearing. The anilox roll comprising a cylinder having a surface with a fluid distribution structure for receiving the fluid. The fluid distribution structure has a channel formed in the surface for distributing the fluid over the fluid distribution structure. The channel having a course and opposite channel walls positioned next to each other in a relative parallel oscillating fashion. Printing in a first operational mode, heavy layers of ink on said substrate with relatively large fluid droplets and Printing in a second operational mode, details on said substrate with relatively small fluid droplets.

Abstract: A system for optically programming an in-flight projectile fired from a weapon comprises a fire control device and a controlled projectile. The fire control device comprises an optical transmitter and the projectile comprises a fuze, an optical collector and an optical sensor. The transmitter transmits optical signals to the in-flight projectile in order to program the circuit of the fuze disposed in the projectile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mining vehicle and method for its energy supply. The mining vehicle has a carriage, driving equipment for moving the carriage, and at least one mining work device. Further, the mining vehicle has at least one electric motor for operating a main function of the mining vehicle, and at least one electric motor for operating an auxiliary function of the mining vehicle. The mining vehicle further has a power-generating auxiliary unit. When necessary, the power-generating auxiliary unit supplies at least part of the power required by the electric motor operating the auxiliary function.

Abstract: A venting lifting plug is provided for an unfuzed munition having a fuze cavity with internal threads, the venting lifting plug is formed of a threaded ring having both internal and external threads together with a lifting plug having a lifting ring, a neck and a round portion having external threads, external threads on the threaded ring being in threaded engagement with internal threads on the fuze cavity of the munition, internal threads on the threaded ring being in threaded engagement with external threads on the lifting plug, and a threaded joint formed between the lifting plug and threaded ring is soldered together with one or more eutectic materials having a melting point lower than a predetermined critical temperature of cook-off gases from the munition.

Abstract: A non-lethal projectile is provided in the illustrative embodiments. An ammunition cartridge includes a propulsion mechanism and a non-lethal projectile. The non-lethal projectile is configured to impair a target without a risk of causing permanent harm to the target. The non-lethal projectile is further configured to detach from a launching device when propelled from the launching device. The non-lethal projectile includes a set of electrodes concealably configured in the non-lethal projectile, and an electrical power source electrically coupled to the set of electrodes, such that an electrode in the set of electrodes is at a positive potential.

Abstract: A process for producing a cellulose ester film that is produced by a melt casting method using no solvent at film formation, and that attains reduction of bright spot foreign matter, excelling in planarity, and that attains reduction of staining, excelling in dimensional stability. It is also intended to provide such a cellulose ester film, a polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display unit. There is provided a process for producing a cellulose ester film, characterized by forming into a film a material containing a cellulose ester and an ester compound of 1 to 7.5 distribution coefficient obtained by condensation of a polyhydric alcohol and an organic acid of the general formula: (1) according to a melt casting method.

Abstract: Provided are a dielectric thin film and a method for manufacturing the same. The dielectric thin film has a composition represented by the formula of TaxMg1-xO, wherein 0.082?x?0.89. The dielectric thin film provides excellent dielectric characteristics. Particularly, the dielectric thin film provides a high relative permittivity as well as low dielectric loss and leakage current, although it is formed (deposited) at a low temperature of 350° C. or lower (between room temperature and 350° C.).

Abstract: A method of forming a bonded product using metal nanoparticles is provided. More specifically, provided is a paste containing a flux component that can form a metal phase even in an inert atmosphere. The use of this paste allows a bonding material that can give a practically acceptable bonding strength to be provided in an inert atmosphere such as a nitrogen atmosphere at low temperatures without performing conventionally used pressurization. The paste is a bonding material configured to include: silver nanoparticles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm and coated with an organic material having 8 or less carbon atoms; a flux component having at least two carboxyl groups; and a dispersion medium. The use of this bonding material allows materials to be bonded even at a temperature of 300° C. or lower.

Abstract: A method of recovering a mineral product from carpet by preparing a feed of carpet pieces; thermally separating organic components from mineral components in the carpet by heating the carpet pieces to a particle bed temperature in the range of 600° C. to 1000° C., wherein the mineral component is oxidized to form a mineral oxide; slurrying the mineral oxide with water to produce 15 to 35% solids slurry within a period of approximately 30 minutes to 24 hours, whereby the mineral oxide forms a mineral hydroxide; stabilizing the pH of the slurry in the range between 6 and 10 by carbonation, resulting in a slurry containing mineral carbonates.

Abstract: Method for suppressing antagonistic hydration reactions in Portland fly ash cement involves the use of unponded fly ash that is pre-hydrated, preferably as an aqueous slurry wherein fly ash, preferably having an alkaline earth metal oxide of at least 10% by weight, is soaked, whereby the hydration reaction of the resultant mixed fly ash and cement is accelerated when these components are mixed together with water to hydrate the cement. Blended Portland cement/fly ash compositions of the invention will also have higher early strength as well as shorter set time compared to untreated blends.

Abstract: Portland Cement-based concretes and mortars exhibit significant reduction in shrinkage cracking when combined with Magnesium Oxide (MgO), Shrinkage Reduction Admixtures (SRA) and Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP). However, MgO is a solid that reacts with water, SRA is a liquid, and SAP if not added properly could pull water out of the system and thus increase shrinkage. Unique admixture blends used as supplementary cementing materials that do not significantly affect concrete or cement strength properties of Portland cement itself address such issues. Proper ratios of MgO, SRA and/or SAP perform better against crack reduction when compared to commonly used Expansive Cements (EC).