Abstract: An ejector system for ejecting bales from a bale-forming chamber of an agricultural baler comprises a first and second shuttle assembly. The first shuttle assembly reciprocates when being driven. The first shuttle assembly is adapted for establishing mechanical contact with the second shuttle assembly and for driving the second shuttle assembly during movements of the first shuttle assembly in a reverse direction substantially opposite to the forward direction of the bales in the bale-forming chamber, thus synchronizing reverse movement of both shuttle assemblies.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein include utilities for generating embosser drums that are used to pre-format optical media such as optical tape with a pattern of nanostructures such as wobbled grooves. One utility includes generating a plurality of replicas from an embossing master and bonding the replicas together to form a bonded replica structure having a surface with the nanostructure pattern imprinted therein and a surface area that is approximately the same as an outer embossing surface of the embosser drum to be formed. Advantageously, a single, one-piece metallic shim can subsequently be generated, appropriately shaped and welded at a single seam to form the embosser drum outer embossing surface.

Abstract: A method of encoding data in printed halftone image features on a receiver includes providing a relief printing member; encoding first embedded data in the relief printing member by modifying surfaces of a first plurality of halftone dots; and printing the halftone image on the receiver.

Abstract: A relief printing apparatus includes: a rotary plate cylinder; a relief plate disposed on the plate cylinder; an anilox roller of which a surface is subjected to unevenness processing and which supplies an ink to the relief plate; and a coating device which forms an ink coating film by applying the ink to a surface of the anilox roller. Furthermore, a printed matter is manufactured using the relief printing apparatus.

Abstract: A screen printing ink pump which is designed to pump printing ink from a first container to a second container. A filter is provided at the discharge side of the pump above the second container to filter impurities from the ink during the pumping operation.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a charge holder assembly comprising: a charge holder, wherein the charge holder is a hollow cylinder, and wherein the charge holder comprises: (a) at least one hole disposed through a wall of the charge holder; and (b) at least one slot disposed through the wall of the charge holder, wherein the at least one slot is located diametrically opposite from the at least one hole; and a charge comprising a charge case, wherein the charge case comprises: (a) a tail end portion, wherein the tail end portion comprises: (i) a cord retaining groove; and (ii) two legs, wherein each of the two legs comprises at least one slot engaging groove, wherein the slot engaging grooves are at an angle offset from the cord retaining groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller coaster ride element comprising a first track section which is adapted to guide a passenger car and a second track section which extends in a first plane. The invention is characterised in that the second track section is attached to a platform which is moveably guided on a frame in a second plane that is inclined in relation to the first plane, in particular perpendicular thereto, and that the second track section can be coupled in a first position to the first track section in order to transfer a passenger car from the first track section to the second track section, and in a second position is spatially offset along the second plane relative to the first position.

Abstract: A side buffer includes a bottom portion on which a FOUP may be placed, a restriction portion, an article receiving portion, and a link portion. The restriction portion is movable between a restricting position and a retracted position. At the restricting position, the restriction portion restricts an inclination of the FOUP on the bottom portion. At the retracted position, the restriction portion allows the FOUP to move between the bottom portion and a position directly above the bottom portion. The article receiving portion is disposed so as to receive a force from the FOUP placed on the bottom portion. The link portion moves the restriction portion from the retracted position to the restricting position with the received force.

Abstract: A sortation system where control and operation is facilitated by a contact-free, wireless communication configuration. Wireless communication is accomplished in a line-of-sight (LOS) manner while the cars of the sortation system are continuously moving along the track at operational speed. Each car is configured to operate independently with respect to how a car is instructed to accept and deliver packages. The sortation system provides for the cars to act as messengers between the bin stations and the system controller with respect to the status and health of the bin stations.

Abstract: A suspension apparatus that includes a suspension linkage connected between a traction motor and a rail vehicle truck frame at least at first and second locations. The suspension linkage including at the first location a first pin pivotally connecting the traction motor with a cross member of the truck frame, and, at the second location, at least one elastomeric element deformable to fully suspend the traction motor from the truck frame.

Abstract: A rail vehicle with variable axial geometry includes at least two axles, wherein a horizontal angular position of each axle with respect to the vehicle frame may be changed, and wherein the angular position of each axle is adjusted continuously during operation of the rail vehicle in such a way that a predefined lateral displacement and a predefined axial angle are achieved.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ballast hopper car, said ballast hopper car comprises an underframe, sidewalls, end walls, discharge doors, coupler draft gears, bogies, a bottom door opening and closing mechanism, underframe accessories, an air brake, an air control system, said air control system comprises an air reservoir and a discharge door control system, said discharge door control system is configured to control working states of ballast hopper car discharge doors. The ballast hopper car provided by the present invention improves discharging efficiency of ballast hopper car and reduces workload of operator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a range of compounds, inks and compositions used to make materials for photovoltaics, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to inks containing precursor compounds, as well as the precursor compounds, and materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. The precursor compounds and inks contain compounds having the formula MB(ER)3 wherein MB is In, Ga or Al, which can be deposited and converted to a material form.

Abstract: A blended material comprising (i) a binder composition comprising an isocyanate compound, a metallic catalyst, and an acid compound wherein the acid compound is present in the binder composition at an amount such that the acidity of the isocyanate compound ranges from 800 ppm to 10000 ppm, calculated as HCl; and (ii) a lignocellulosic material is disclosed. A lignocellulosic composite and a method of making such are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes using, as an inerting agent of carbonaceous materials, for treatment of at least one constituent of a hydraulic composition comprising at least one air-entraining agent, the constituent including the carbonaceous materials, of an admixture, including at least one polymer comprising at least one chain having hydrophobic end groups and an intermediary hydrophilic group between the end groups, the admixture being adapted to at least partially neutralise the carbonaceous materials.

Abstract: Select geopolymers are mixed, at high shear, with fluid fine tailings from an oil sand operation to increase the yield strength of deposits of the geopolymer-treated fluid fine tailings stream and to enhance the dewaterability of the deposits for meeting the regulated, minimum undrained shear strength of 5 kilopascals (kPa) in the fluid fine tailings deposited in the previous year.

Abstract: High SRI cementitious systems comprising integral concrete coloring admixtures, toppings, dry-shake hardeners, and other cementitious systems are provided. The high-SRI cementitious systems comprise one or more IR reflective pigments and other components to make-up the cementitious system, depending on the application. The high-SRI cementitious systems of the invention may be in the form of mixtures which increase the total solar reflectivity (TSR or albedo) and the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of concrete. The high-SRI cementitious systems may be toppings mixed with water for application to existing concrete surfaces, dry-shake hardeners for application to freshly-placed plastic concrete, or the IR reflective pigments may be mixed into integrally colored concrete in various forms, such as conventional cast-in-place concrete, lightweight concrete, pervious concrete and concrete building panels, pavers or masonry units.

Abstract: A laboratory table has a frame with a front frame part and a rear frame part and replaceable tabletop elements positionable on the frame. A detent rail is arranged on the front or rear frame part, having detent openings. Each of these detent openings is for the insertion and sliding guiding of a detent bolt of a tabletop element. In addition, the tabletop elements has at least one detent bolt for insertion and sliding guiding in one of the detent openings of these detent rails. Each tabletop element has at least one fixing mechanism, which is spaced apart from the detent bolt, and which fixes the tabletop element in a locking position and holds the detent bolts, which are guided parallel to a plate axis of the tabletop element in the detent rail in a fixing position.

Abstract: Four nylon legs were added to old Lazy Susan to allow much improved functionality of the device. Work to date demonstrates that the addition of a set of four nylon legs represents a major departure from, and adds a new dimension to, the age-old Lazy Susan. As such, this seemingly small difference between Lazy Susan and my Moby Susan may prove to be very substantial and significant. Incorporation of Moby Susan as a built-in feature in the design of future microwave ovens is suggested.

Abstract: An electronic safe includes a security housing, a latching device and a security control system. The security housing has a housing body and a housing door movably connected to the housing body to form a receiving cavity within the security housing. The security control system is provided on the security housing, and includes a control unit provided on the security housing, and is arranged to be operated between a normal mode and a security mode, wherein in the normal mode, a user is able to operate the latching device through the control unit which is arranged to generate a predetermined interactive signal in response to the user's control, wherein in the security mode, the user is able to operate the latching device through the control unit which is arranged to not generate any interactive signal in response to the user's control.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for a complete sequestration of carbon (CO2) from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to energy plants which produce Refuse Derived Fuel and the associated exhaust gases. The described process results in production of energy from the waste and disposal of the MSW with zero carbon emission.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the soil structure of land having a topsoil layer and a subsoil layer beneath the topsoil layer includes providing at least one subsoil tiller blade having a tilling surface and a bottom end, and a channel positioned behind the tilling surface of the subsoil tiller blade for injecting nutrients toward the bottom end of the subsoil tiller blade. The subsoil tiller blade is inserted into the land such that the bottom end extends into the subsoil layer. The subsoil tiller blade is driven through the land such that the tilling surface loosens the subsoil layer while the channel deposits nutrients into the subsoil layer.

Abstract: This planting device has a rotary excavator head instead of a plow to make a furrow The excavator uses a various number of teeth to cut the soil and two flat plates and centrifugal force to distribute the soil evenly around the hole to be excavated for planting. The cutting action of the teeth breaks up the soil into a very fine media. The two flat plates use centrifugal force to distribute it evenly around the hole. The rotary excavator can be of several different sizes (8-24 inches) on the hand operated models and up to 36 inches on the three point hitch tractor mounted models. The hand operated model has long handles and wheels to counter act the rotating torque generated by the power head and excavator.

Abstract: A seed distribution element (1) includes:-a sowing disc (16) rotated by a motor-driven transmission shaft (20)-a housing (10) with a fixed portion (11) in which the shaft (20) is supported and a portion (12) movable relative to the fixed portion and can be closed against it, with a seed collection chamber (15) in the fixed portion (11) and a pneumatic suction chamber (17) in the movable portion (12),-the sowing disc (16) being interposed between the portions (11, 12) and having opposed surfaces (16a, 16b) delimiting the chambers, and provided with a ring of selector holes (23) extending between the opposed surfaces,-means for producing a pressure differential between the opposed surfaces in the region of a circumferential segment of the ring of holes, including the pneumatic suction chamber, and-a seal (24) on the movable portion (12) capable of sliding contact with the facing surface (16a) of the disc (16) when the portions are closed against one another,-a thrust -bearing element (26) of the sowing disc (16

Abstract: A boat hull form includes a dual circular curved outer surface area that is circular concave relative to the plane of symmetry of the hull when viewed horizontally parallel with the plane of symmetry of the hull, and circular convex relative to the plane of symmetry when viewed vertically parallel with the plane of symmetry of the hull, with the hull outer surface area extending in a vertical sense from a lower area extending in a direction that tangentially intersects the plane of symmetry or optionally a plane extending parallel with the plane of symmetry on the same side of the plane of symmetry as the dual circular curved outer surface area and upwardly in a direction tangentially intersecting the waterline plane of the hull or a plane extending parallel to the waterline plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling the position of a spread moored marine vessel (1). In particular, the method of the present invention substantially maintains the position of a spread moored vessel (1) in, or on the boundary of a target area (2) using thruster assistance. This is done by monitoring the position of the vessel and when the vessel (1) is positioned outside of the target area (2) applying a position correcting thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in the direction of an aim position located on the boundary of the target area (2) and when the vessel (1) is positioned within the target area (2) reducing the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) or maintaining the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) at zero. The present invention may also apply a damping thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in order to damp the positional variation of the vessel (1).

Abstract: A floating dock system contains a polymeric foam core, a structural collar, attachment means connected to the structural collar and a protective coating adhering to and completely covering the polymer foam core and structural collar and is free of decking or plates that are independent of the structural collar between the top surface of the polymeric foam core and the protective coating.

Abstract: A floating structure has an annular support as an underwater support with a buoyant body. A tower penetrates the annular support centrally and is connected to the annular support at a location underneath the annular support by slantedly outwardly ascending tension spokes and at a location above the annular support by slantedly outwardly descending tension spokes. Anchors on the ocean floor are connected by tension elements with the annular support. The structure is built by the steps of supporting by auxiliary devices the annular support on a floor of a basin that can be flooded; positioning the tower at the center of the annular support in vertical position; attaching the tension spokes at the annular support and at the tower; flooding the basin; towing the structure to its desired final position; and lowering and anchoring the structure in a submerged floating position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a marine signaling device are disclosed. A flag coupled to a top section of a telescoping shaft includes a folding arm pivotally coupled to the top section that folds upward to gather the flag into alignment with the telescoping shaft. A housing couples to a boat and supports the shaft in the display configuration and receives the shaft in the storage configuration. As the shaft is retracted, the folding arm contacts an upper surface of the housing and gathers the flag into alignment with the shaft. A motor automatically extends/retracts the shaft based on detected tension on a tow rope mount of the boat or a tow rope coupled to the boat. A tension switch detects tension and activates the motor based on the detected tension. The tension switch may include arms that rotate in response to tension to activate a limit switch.

Abstract: A universal holder that can hold anything that has a pole-like or rod-like insert base. It is extremely strong with respect to sideways pulls and is highly resistant to corrosion. An upper pipe section made typically made from PVC pipe has an upper end open and a lower end closed. The lower end can be fitted with a threaded nut. A stainless steel pipe or rod, which is highly corrosion resistant can have an upper end threaded to mate into the threaded nut. The pipe or rod can receive a point or a pointed spike at its bottom end for insertion into soil or sand. This point or spike can be aluminum. Alternatively, a solid stainless steel rod can tapered on the lower end into a point. The universal holder of the present invention can be used to hold fishing poles, flag poles, flower pots, lanterns and numerous other items. It can also be paired with a second similar holder to hold a clothesline or the like. Various different accessories can be used with the universal holder to hold numerous diverse items.

Abstract: An assembly for flying a flag at high speeds includes a pole. First and second wing assemblies are coupled to the pole and extend away from the pole angled in the direction of the back of the pole. The first wing assembly includes a first slot through the first wing assembly. The second wing assembly includes a second slot through the second wing assembly. The first and second slots are parallel to the pole.

Abstract: A continuous gas carburizing furnace includes a gas carburizing processing chamber (a preheating chamber 2, a heating chamber 3, a carburizing chamber 4, a diffusion chamber 5 and a temperature decrease chamber 6) in which a gas carburizing process is performed on a workpiece 50, an oil quenching chamber 8 in which oil quenching is performed on the workpiece 50, and a gas quenching chamber 7 in which gas quenching is performed on the workpiece 50. The gas carburizing processing chamber includes a temperature decrease chamber 6 in which the temperature of the workpiece heated by a gas carburizing process is lowered. The temperature decrease chamber 6, the gas quenching chamber 7 and the oil quenching chamber 8 are arranged in that order from the upstream side to the downstream side in the conveying direction of the workpiece 50, and are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck protection method includes providing an exposed chuck surface with a protective surface for preventing adherence of foreign materials including a substance exhibiting volatility in a vacuum environment, and removing the protective surface in order to perform a process of forming a substrate electrostatically held on the chuck surface with a surface layer including a substance having volatility in a vacuum chamber. The protective surface may be provided when a low vacuum pumping mode of operation is performed in a vacuum environment surrounding the chuck surface.

Abstract: A fluid discharging device that discharges fluid from a plurality of discharge openings towards a continuous sheet member which is continuously transported in a transporting direction. The fluid discharging device includes: a plurality of valves that correspond to the discharge openings and intermittently discharge the fluid from the discharge openings by opening and closing operations; and a controller that controls the opening and closing operations of each of the valves individually depending on a transportation amount of the continuous sheet member. The controller has a shared adjustment value that is represented by a value indicating the transportation amount. the controller shifts open-close timing of at least several valves of the a plurality of valves from a previously-determined open-close timing that the several valves are subject to, based on the shared adjustment value.

Abstract: A nail print apparatus which prints on a nail. The nail print apparatus includes a partition wall and a printing section. A first surface of the partition wall is in contact with at least one first finger inserted on the first surface. A second surface of the partition wall is in contact with at least one second finger, which is different from the first finger, inserted on the second surface. The first surface and the second surface are held between the first finger and the second finger from a first end of the partition wall. A thickness of the partition wall between the first surface and the second surface increases from the first end toward a second end opposite to the first end.

Abstract: A waxing device is used for applying a waxing treatment to a polishing wheel, and includes a supporting assembly, an adjusting assembly, a driving mechanism, a mounting assembly, a motor, a wax block and a resisting mechanism. The supporting assembly includes a sliding rail, and the adjusting assembly is slidably positioned on the sliding rail; the driving mechanism is mounted on the adjusting assembly; the mounting assembly includes a mounting member positioned on the driving mechanism; the motor is mounted on mounting member; the wax block is positioned on the motor and rotated by the motor; the resisting mechanism is positioned on the supporting assembly and resists the adjusting assembly for adjusting a pressure applied to the polishing wheel during the waxing process.

Abstract: A film deposition apparatus includes a processing chamber; a rotary table; process regions provided in the processing chamber and arranged apart from each other in the rotational direction of the rotary table; reaction gas supplying units configured to supply reaction gases of different types to the corresponding process regions; separation regions provided between the process regions; separation gas supplying units configured to supply a separation gas to the separation regions to separate the atmospheres of the process regions; and an exhaust path forming part having openings at positions corresponding to the process regions and configured to form exhaust paths for separately guiding the atmospheres of the process regions from the openings to the corresponding exhaust ports of the processing chamber for exhausting atmospheres of the process regions. The exhaust path forming part is configured such that positions of the openings in the rotational direction are changeable.

Abstract: A nozzle arrangement has a nozzle body having an inlet, an outlet and a flow space arranged therebetween, and at least one control unit. The control unit has a control part and a setting part. The control part is movable within the flow space and defines a flow cross section within the flow space, which is sufficiently small to cause a loss of pressure at the control part upon a flow of gas through the nozzle body, the loss of pressure biasing the control part towards the outlet. The setting part is movable with the control part and has at least one section, which upon movement thereof varies the flow cross section of the outlet. At least one biasing element is provided, which biases the control part in a direction away from the outlet. Furthermore, a CVD-reactor incorporating such a nozzle arrangement in a bottom wall thereof is described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deposition of materials on substrates are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus may include a process chamber having a substrate support; a heating system to provide heat energy to the substrate support; a gas inlet port disposed to a first side of the substrate support to provide at least one of a first process gas or a second process gas across a processing surface of the substrate; a first gas distribution conduit disposed above the substrate support and having one or more first outlets disposed along the length of the first gas distribution conduit to provide a third process gas to the processing surface of the substrate, wherein the one or more first outlets are substantially linearly arranged; and an exhaust manifold disposed to a second side of the substrate support opposite the gas inlet port to exhaust the process gases from the process chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus. The apparatus includes: a process vessel, a heater, a source gas supply system, an oxygen-containing gas supply system, a hydrogen-containing gas supply system, a pressure regulator, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the parts so as to perform: (a) forming an oxide film on a substrate by alternately repeating: (a-1) forming a layer by supplying a source gas into the process vessel accommodating the substrate; and (a-2) changing the layer into an oxide layer by supplying an oxygen-containing gas and an hydrogen-containing gas into the process vessel, the inside of the process vessel being under a heated atmosphere having a low pressure; and (b) modifying the oxide film formed on the substrate by supplying the oxygen-containing gas and the hydrogen-containing gas into the process vessel, the inside of the process vessel being under the heated atmosphere having the low pressure.

Abstract: A deposition source including: a dopant vaporization source; a first host vaporization source including a first vaporization source unit on a side of the dopant vaporization source and a second vaporization source unit on another side of the dopant vaporization source; and a second host vaporization source including a third vaporization source unit on the side of the dopant vaporization source and arranged in parallel with the first vaporization source unit, and a fourth vaporization source unit on the another side of the dopant vaporization source and arranged in parallel with the second vaporization source unit.

Abstract: Milk flow detecting method and device monitors a flow of milk in a milk line which is connected to a teat cup and which has an aeration opening, like in a milking device. For this purpose, the milk filling level is monitored in a measuring section of the line. If the variation therein is too little, the absence of a flow, or at least an inadequate flow, is established. If, additionally, a (sufficient) filling level is detected, it can be concluded that there is an obstructed aeration opening.

Abstract: A positioning system for at least one flexible tubular element (5, 6, 9) connected to a cup-shaped member (4, 8) includes a control unit (14) which is arranged to estimate an individually adapted release length of the tubular element (5, 6, 9) in response to information from a sensing unit (12, 13a, 13b) arranged to sense a parameter allowing estimation of the position of a teat of an animal. The control unit (14) is also arranged to control the positioning mechanism to adjust the release length of the tubular element (5, 6, 9) to the estimated individually adapted release length.

Abstract: The patent relates to pet food container holders. In one example the pet food container holder includes a sidewall that extends from a base to a top. The sidewall approximates a portion of a cone or a portion of a pyramid and defines a generally vertical passageway that extends from the base to the top. In this example the top includes a receiver that is configured to receive a single serving pet food container from a user. The receiver is further configured to retain the single serving pet food container. The top further includes a rim and an angled surface extending from the rim to the receiver. The angled surface is configured to direct pet food that is dropped by the pet back into the single serving pet food container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems related to water containers for household pets that have a mechanism for circulating water. For example, one embodiment disclosed herein is a water container for pets comprising: a bowl region on an upper surface of the water container, the bowl region comprising one or more apertures in fluid communication with an interior region of the water container; a pump outlet region on the upper surface of the water container, the pump outlet region comprising a pump outlet aperture, the pump outlet region being located adjacent to the bowl region and joined to the bowl region by a channel configured to transport fluid from the pump output aperture into the bowl region; and a water circulating system, the water circulating system comprising a pump configured to pump water from the interior region of the water container to the pump outlet aperture.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for maintaining pet waste in a fully-encapsulated environment whereby waste may be removed and litter may be added/replaced in a substantially sealed, dust-free, and clean manner. In one aspect, the pet waste management system comprises a sealed means by which litter may added and/or removed and/or exchange with fresh litter without the substantial release of contaminated dust and materials from the litter system. The invention also provides a vessel or container for receiving spent litter and/or for housing fresh litter where said vessel or container comprises a connection means for sealably connecting the vessel or container to an enclosed pet management system so that litter may be added and/or exchanged therewith. Further, the invention provides a continuous bagging dispenser fitted to a pet management system which allows for continuous removal of pet waste from the pet management system.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the effect of pollution in an aquatic mass, said method comprising disposing in said aquatic mass a biosensor unit containing a living sessile organism which exhibits apical growth and which is bound to a carrier, directing an electromagnetic beam towards a corresponding detector and between an edge and the apical tip of said sessile organism whereby to produce a diffraction pattern, detecting said diffraction pattern using said detector and monitoring a change (e.g. successive changes) in said diffraction pattern over time which is indicative of the natural growth of the apical tip of said organism.

Abstract: A pet toy comprising, in one embodiment, a body have an outer surface, an interior and at least one opening in the outer surface extending into the interior, an overmold supported by the body, and a portion of the overmold extending substantially over the at least one opening and further comprising an inwardly deflectable passage to provide access to the interior therethrough. The interior, in one embodiment, may be provided with a plurality of baffles that create a spiral path.

Abstract: A growing medium for use in plugging pest orifices includes a bulking agent and a water-retentive polymer blended together and compressed at a volume-to-volume ratio greater than 3:1, wherein the growing medium is at least 50% superabsorbing polymer.

Abstract: An article for animal training, the article includes a curved cylinder shaft having a first end and second end. A grip is coupled to the first end of the shaft and a spring mechanism is coupled to the second end of the shaft. A clip is coupled to the spring mechanism to engage an animal collar or harness. The spring mechanism can be covered by a sheath. The article provides improved control for a handler through better communication with the animal.