Abstract: A separator, such as a sludge compactor, comprising a perforated tubular screen, an inlet for mixture to be separated opening into the interior of the screen, a solids outlet situated at one end of the screen, and an auger disposed within the tubular screen for conveying solids retained by the screen from the inlet to the solids outlet, wherein at least one delivery device is provided for delivering washing fluid into the interior of the tubular screen.

Abstract: An improved trashcan includes an outer can having an accommodating space with an upward opening. The top of the outer can is pivotally provided with a controllable upper cover having an opening. The opening is embedded with a stepping board. The bottom of the upper cover has at least one restoring mechanism with several elastic elements for driving the stepping board to move along the axial direction of the accommodating space reciprocally.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus (10) forms an image on an offset media (100) including a carriage (220), which moves relative to the offset media wherein the offset media includes a top and bottom layer. A first imaging unit (208) mounted on the carriage and configured to image at high intensity the non-image areas of the offset media. A second imaging unit (212) mounted on the carriage configured to image at lower intensity than the first imaging unit wherein the second imaging unit is configured to image the image of the offset media. A data feeder (232) configured to supply non-image data to the first imaging unit and image data to the second imaging unit. A controller (216) configured to provide imaging data to the data feeder. Image areas on top layer are fixated by the second imaging unit. Non-image areas are ablated from the top layer by the first imaging unit.

Abstract: A printing form includes a bonding layer, an intermediate layer and a top layer. The top layer includes silicon nitride.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention dispense with the need for lithographic printing plates, instead facilitating direct transfer of ink from a permanent cylinder to a recording medium. Accordingly, instead of being permanently modified to exhibit oleophilic and oleophobic (or hydrophilic) regions, the cylinder is effectively “programmed” with the image prior to each transfer of ink.

Abstract: A transfer printing process that exploits the mismatch in mechanical or thermo-mechanical response at the interface of a printable micro- or nano-device and a transfer stamp to drive the release of the device from the stamp and its non-contact transfer to a receiving substrate are provided. The resulting facile, pick-and-place process is demonstrated with the assembling of 3-D microdevices and the printing of GAN light-emitting diodes onto silicon and glass substrates. High speed photography is used to provide experimental evidence of thermo-mechanically driven release.

Abstract: A method for writing an image to a surface of an offset media (100) includes mounting the offset media on the imaging drum (204); imaging on a first part of the surface with a first imaging unit (208) wherein the first imaging unit is set to operate at high energy radiation to ablate the first part wherein the first part represent non-image data; and imaging a second part of the surface with a second imaging unit (212) wherein the first imaging unit is set to operate at low energy radiation to fixate image data on the second part.

Abstract: A product includes: a part including at least one component characterized as an energetic material, where the at least one component is at least partially characterized by physical characteristics of being deposited by an electrophoretic deposition process. A method includes: providing a plurality of particles of an energetic material suspended in a dispersion liquid to an EPD chamber or configuration; applying a voltage difference across a first pair of electrodes to generate a first electric field in the EPD chamber; and depositing at least some of the particles of the energetic material on at least one surface of a substrate, the substrate being one of the electrodes or being coupled to one of the electrodes.

Abstract: A detonator (20) which, in response to a command, uses a first modulation process (46) to generate a first signal (36a) and, in response to an event, uses a second modulation (48) process to generate a second signal (36b).

Abstract: An explosive body is encapsulated in such a way that the encapsulation or casing supports the ignition behavior of the explosive body or of the components. The explosive body has a casing for accommodating the components of the explosive body, which differ with regard to the chemical composition and the properties thereof. An additional component is located in the casing as an ignition aid. The explosive body can be ignited through the top/side surface of the casing or by an internal ignition mixture located inside the explosive body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for packing fin-stabilized penetrators (8) in a carrier shell (1), which penetrators (8) comprise a front penetrator part (10) and a rear fin part (9, 9?) comprising fin sides (14, 14?), so that the empty space between the penetrators (8) and problems with the penetrators upon the release of the penetrators (8) from the carrier shell (1) are minimized, wherein the penetrators (8) are packed in groups (7) and are joined together to form larger packing units (6), in which each group (7) is arranged with a centrally located penetrator (8) flanked by at least three outer penetrators (8), which outer penetrators (8) are arranged so that their front penetrator parts (10) lie side to side against the fin sides (14, 14?) of the centrally located penetrator (8).

Abstract: A gas generator has two pyrotechnic charges in two chambers having openings for gas outlet to the outside. Only the first chamber is provided with an igniter for first charge. The chambers are separated by a third wall with a through hole for permanent gas communication, sealed in an initial state by a cap. The cap is configured to be broken under the pressure of the combustion gases from first charge to keep the hole opened permanently and allow the combustion gases from the first charge to go via the hole kept permanently opened from a first chamber to a second chamber, where these gases induce the combustion of charge.

Abstract: The guideway support comprises at least one gliding surface (14, 19, 34) for magnetic levitation vehicles (4), which have at least one skid (8) designated for placement on the gliding surface (14, 19, 34), wherein the gliding surface (14, 19, 34) is provided with a low-friction, multi-layered coating having at least one ceramic layer (15, 22, 35, 36) arranged on the gliding surface (14, 19, 34). The guideway support is characterized in that at least one non-ceramic layer (17, 23, 37), produced in a thermal spraying process, is arranged on the ceramic layer (15, 22, 35, 36).

Abstract: A hydraulic brake gear motor with a brake mechanism to operate a roll tarp for use with an open top container. A motor-driven rollable cover is attached to and wrappable about a reel to selectively cover contents of the container. The hydraulic gear motor operates with a brake mechanism to lock and hold a position of the motor. A secondary brake mechanism may include a hydraulic piston that selectively engages a holding brake with a hex connector. A hydraulic motor may include a port path for flow of fluid to internal meshing gears and a braking mechanism with a plunger that clamps and holds the meshing gears when hydraulic fluid is not flowing. A transmission having rolling gears can be operated by the hydraulic motor with such brake mechanisms. The motor and brake mechanisms are preferably hydraulically operated with an existing system of a trailer or rail car.

Abstract: A reinforced longitudinal beam for railway vehicles includes a first partial beam and a second partial beam. The first partial beam is connected to a second assembly of the railway vehicle and the second partial beam is connected to a first assembly of the railway vehicle. Particular surfaces are provided on the first partial beam for forming a welded connection to the second partial beam, and particular surfaces are provided on the second partial beam for forming a welded connection to the first partial beam, wherein one of the partial beams comprises an end facing.

Abstract: Provided are an azo compound represented by the following formula (1), a tautomer thereof, and a salt or hydrate of the azo compound or the tautomer: wherein in the formula (1), A represents a heterocyclic group; G represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group; R1 and R2 each independently represent a group represented by the following formula (2) or (3):

Abstract: The invention relates to enamine resins which are the reaction products of a) an acetoacetylated resin, and a C1-C20 alkyl amine or a mixture of C1-C20 alkyl amines. The acetoacetylated resin is the reaction product of a polyol having 4 or more hydroxyl groups; and at least one acetoacetate. The invention also relates to an acetoacetylated resin which is the reaction product of a polyol having 4 or more hydroxyl groups and at least one acetoacetate, where a portion of the hydroxyl groups of the polyol are replaced by acetoacetate groups and the remaining hydroxyl groups are replaced by a saturated monofunctional carboxylic acid ester, unsaturated monofunctional carboxylic acid ester, or a mixture thereof; as well as to enamine resins prepared from these acetoacetylated resins. The invention also relates to curable coating compositions containing such resins or a mixture of those resins, at least one metallic drier compound; and optionally one or more solvents.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a cardanol-modified silane coupling agent, which can improve strength and toughness by improving adhesion at an interface between a filler and a cellulose resin when being used as a surface-treatment agent, a resin additive, or the like; a cardanol-modified filler subjected to a surface treatment with the cardanol-modified silane coupling agent; and a cellulose resin composition having excellent toughness. More specifically, the exemplary embodiment provides a cardanol-modified silane coupling agent obtained by reacting cardanol or a derivative thereof with an epoxy silane coupling agent or an isocyanate silane coupling agent; a cardanol-modified filler obtained by subjecting a filler to a surface treatment with the cardanol-modified silane coupling agent; a cellulose resin composition comprising the cardanol-modified filler and a cellulose resin; and a cellulose resin composition comprising the cardanol-modified silane coupling agent, a filler and a cellulose resin.

Abstract: The use in a bituminous composition of an organogelator molecule of the following general formula (I) is disclosed below: where: A is a hydrocarbon group which can be straight or branched, saturated or unstaurated, acyclic, cyclic or polycyclic, having 3 to 92 carbon atoms, resulting from the polymerization of lateral chains of at least one unsaturated fatty acid, X is an NH group or an oxygen atom O, R1 is a group chosen from: a straight or branched hydrocarbon group with 2 to 40 carbon atoms, optionally including one or more heteroatoms and optionally including one or more unsaturations, or an aromatic group, substituted or otherwise, R2 is a group selected among: a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched hydrocarbon group with 1 to 40 carbon atoms, including one or more heteroatoms and optionally including one or more unsaturations, or an aromatic group, substituted or otherwise; m and n are, separately from one another, an integer ranging from 1 to 4, p is an integer ranging from 0 to 4, q is an inte

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating that comprises at least one compound of oxygen and/or nitrogen with at least two metal materials, said compound being present at least partly in spinel structure. The invention also relates to a method for coating and to a coated substrate.

Abstract: A solution composition for forming an oxide thin film may include a first compound including zinc, a second compound including indium, and a third compound including magnesium or hafnium, and an electronic device may include an oxide semiconductor including zinc, indium, and magnesium. The zinc and hafnium may be included at an atomic ratio of about 1:0.01 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A pigment additive and resulting pigment are described that when incorporated in paints for example, significantly increases total solar reflectance. Also described are compositions utilizing the noted pigments, and related methods. The pigments are formed from iron oxide and/or chromium oxide and utilize as an additive, one or more phosphate compounds.

Abstract: CO2-sequestering formed building materials are provided. The building materials of the invention include a composition comprising a carbonate/bicarbonate component. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the CO2-sequestering formed building material.

Abstract: Methods of forming a silica-containing products are disclosed. One method comprises: (a) providing a silica containing precursor (SCP) contained in solution that has a pH less than or equal to a pH of 7; (b) optionally doping the SCP with one or more metal species; (d) adding an effective amount of salt to the solution so that the conductivity of the solution is greater than or equal to 4 mS; (e) optionally filtering and drying the SCP; and (f) optionally reacting the dried product from step e with a functional group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heavy duty pavement structure comprising an open-graded asphalt layer fortified with a non-segregating grout mixture. The heavy duty pavement structure is made through the steps including forming an open-graded asphalt layer and then fortifying the layer with a non-segregating grout mixture that includes a predetermined amount of portland cement, sand and cement binder system.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for a material containing metastable carbonate and stabilizer. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A lapboard with an adjustable retaining mechanism that secures a device, such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, or an electronic game, each of which may have a different size. The retaining mechanism is movably attached to the lapboard such that it can be adjusted to accommodate devices of varying sizes. The retaining mechanism is positioned to prevent inadvertent movement of the laptop in relation to the lapboard. In addition an optional tilting mechanism allows the device to be held in a variety of angles for ease of viewing.

Abstract: A stabilising arrangement to support an object (1) (such as a table) above four ground engaging means (5c-8c) (such as feet) includes an interconnection means (4) interconnecting at least three lever parts (e.g. four table legs (5-8) or beam portions (5a-8a) each connected to the interconnection means by a respective pivot (9) having a respective pivot axis (5h-8h). Each ground engaging means can be attached to or integral with one of the three lever parts where at least one of the ground engaging means is connected to the first lever part and at least one ground engaging means is connected to the third lever part. The first pivot axis and the third pivot axis are at an angle of up to thirty degrees from parallel to each other and within thirty degrees of perpendicular to the second pivot axis. The second lever part has first and second engaging regions, the first engaging region located on the opposite side of the second pivot axis to the second engaging region in plan view.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (20) for transport and/or storage of notes of value. The device (20) comprises a roller storage (20) having a winding drum (1, 30). Further, the device (20) comprises a sensor (26, 34) for detecting a rotary motion of the winding drum (1, 30).

Abstract: A ballistic resistant construction panel having a series of elongated channels formed by coupling a corrugated member to adjacent planar wall members. These channels are filled with sand to provide the ballistic resistance of the panel. These panels are constructed of a fiber-reinforced plastic material and may be assembled together to form a temporary shelter.

Abstract: A wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus, into which exhaust gas containing mercury goes, includes an upstream absorption tower, an upstream absorbent spray nozzle and a make-up water supply unit on an upstream side of a desulfurization apparatus body in a flow direction of the gas. The upstream absorption tower has a circulation tank reserving absorbent slurry. The make-up water supply unit supplies make-up water into the circulation tank to keep the chloride ion concentration of the absorbent in the circulation tank not lower than 50,000 ppm. Thus, it is possible to provide a wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus by which Hg can be prevented from being released again from the desulfurization apparatus, the purity of recovered gypsum can be increased and the usage of industrial water can be reduced.

Abstract: With an apparatus for supplying multiple burners with fine-grained fuel from a storage container, with thermal conversion of solid fuels in a gasification reactor, wherein the storage container is equipped with a discharge cone, a solution is supposed to be created with which the required excess gas amounts can be reduced and it is possible to do without separate discharge cones per burner line, without giving up the uncoupling of the burner lines. This is achieved in that the discharge cone (1) is equipped, at least in certain regions, with a gas-permeable wall region (6, 6?) and with at least two solids discharge lines (15) that lead to the burners.

Abstract: A combustor for low quality fuels has a devolatilization chamber receiving the fuel and separating the fuel into char and gases. Char from the devolatilization chamber exits through a first port connected to a char chamber. The char chamber reduced the char to gases and ash. Gases generated in both the devolatilization chamber and char chamber are sent to gas and particulate combustion chamber, such as a fluidized bed. The various stages are operated at the optimum temperatures for the contituents provided to that stage. The resulting process has reduced emissions.

Abstract: A seed delivery system for use in a seeding machine that removes seed from a seed meter by capturing seed therefrom. The delivery system moves seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, each seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing.

Abstract: A multi-needle sewing machine sews an embroidery pattern based on embroidery data for sewing the embroidery pattern including a plurality of pattern-by-color portions, using a plurality of thread spools. The machine includes a spool setting portion on which the thread spools are set, a spool color storage unit storing, as thread spool color data, thread colors of the thread spools set on the spool setting portion, an extraction unit randomly extracting one of the thread spool color data stored on the spool color storage unit, the one thread spool color data being used as thread color data to specify a color of each pattern-by-color portion, and an assigning unit assigning the extracted thread spool color data as thread color data of each pattern-by-color portion. The machine is configured to execute sewing of the embroidery pattern for every pattern-by-color portion based on the thread color data assigned by the assigning unit.

Abstract: A vessel stabiliser control system (12) includes a sensor fault detection means (16) which senses the availability of sensing signals from a gyrostabiliser precession motion sensor (10) and a vessel roll motion sensor (14). The control system (12) controls the action of a gyro-actuator (8) which is mechanically coupled to a gyrostabiliser (4). The benefit of employing fault sensing of the sensors providing the process control variables is that the sensed number of available process control variables (or sensors) can be used to activate a tiered system of control modes. Each tiered control mode is designed to utilise the available process control variables to ensure safe and effective operation of the gyrostabiliser (4) that is tolerant of sensor faults and loss of power supply. A control mode selector (18) is provided for selecting the appropriate control mode based on the number of available process control variables.

Abstract: A gyrostabiliser control system and method for stabilising marine vessel motion based on precession information only. The control system employs an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) precession controller (60). This system operates with a gain factor that is always being gradually minimized so as to let the gyro flywheel (12) develop as much precession as possible—the higher the precession, the higher the roll stabilising moment. This continuous gain change provides adaptation to changes in sea state and sailing conditions. The system effectively predicts the likelihood of maximum precession being reached. Should this event be detected, then the gain is rapidly increased so as to provide a breaking precession torque. Once the event has passed, the system again attempts to gradually decrease the gain.

Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.

Abstract: A shallow water anchoring device that attaches to the outside hull of a boat. The device drives a sharpened rod into the floor of the body of water. The rod is driven perpendicularly to the water line of the body of water. The device uses an electric motor to drive the driving wheel that drives the rod into the floor. The driving wheel is coated by an elastic material to increase the physical force between the driving wheel and the rod when pressed together. The rod is housed within a tube that connects to the housing of the driving wheel. The housings connect using a pivot. The electric motor can be manually operated or wirelessly.

Abstract: A method for maintenance of a unit which is arranged in a watertight hoisting chamber and closes an opening in a vessel hull is described. The unit is adapted to extend into the water below the vessel. The method includes clamping of the unit in its mounted position by a clamping means so that fixing means of the unit can be removed while the unit is held clamped in position. After the hoisting chamber is flooded to a desired level, the clamping of the unit can be completely released and no unintentional movement of the unit will occur. Guide means may be provided together with the apparatus and an automatic design of the clamping means can also be provided. Especially using such elements, mounting of the unit becomes easy, when the unit is lowered under water to its mounted position, is clamped there by the clamping means so as to tightly close the opening and after removing the water from the hoisting chamber, the fixing means can be applied in a dry environment.

Abstract: A weighted chisel-shaped tip is attached to a generally triangular and concave fluke. Extensions are attached to either side of the fluke, proximal to the aft edge and extending outward from the centerline of the fluke. A roll bar is attached to the extensions. A shaft is attached along the centerline of the top of the fluke, extending perpendicularly from and forward of the top of the fluke. The shaft provides an attach point for an anchor rode. A plurality of fasteners enables assembly and disassembly of the marine anchor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rudder resistance reducing method which utilizes a negative pressure to guide in gas for generating air bubbles, reducing the resistance of the rubber of a boat. The present invention uses an air bubble generator in front of the rudder for generating bubbles during rotation of the propeller of the boat to cause a high-speed flow of water without changing the original design of the boat, enabling the air bubbles to isolate contact between the high-speed flow of water and the rudder, thereby reducing rudder resistance and saving energy consumption.

Abstract: A status indicator includes a display disc with a pin located within a central portion if the display disc, a first colored section, and a second colored section. The status indicator also includes a lens unit with an opaque section and a non-opaque section to alternately reveal the first colored section or the second colored section such that either the first or the second colored section is visible from any angle within a hemisphere below the status indicator. The status indicator also includes an indicator cam configured to receive a linear force initiated by an actuator component and to translate the linear force to a rotational force on the pin. The rotational force causes the display disc to rotate from a first position to a second position that aligns the second colored section with the non-opaque section.

Abstract: A ribbon crystal has a body and end string within the body. At least one end string has a generally concave cross-sectional shape and is formed from at least two individual strings.

Abstract: A pressure differential is applied across a mold sheet and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) wafer (e.g. for solar cell) is formed thereon. Relaxation of the pressure differential allows release of the wafer. The mold sheet may be cooler than the melt. Heat is extracted almost exclusively through the thickness of the forming wafer. The liquid and solid interface is substantially parallel to the mold sheet. The temperature of the solidifying body is substantially uniform across its width, resulting in low stresses and dislocation density and higher crystallographic quality. The mold sheet must allow flow of gas through it. The melt can be introduced to the sheet by: full area contact with the top of a melt; traversing a partial area contact of melt with the mold sheet, whether horizontal or vertical, or in between; and by dipping the mold into a melt. The grain size can be controlled by many means.

Abstract: A film-forming apparatus and method comprising a film-forming chamber for supplying a reaction gas, a cylindrical shaped liner provided in the film-forming chamber, a straightening vane provided above the liner for the reaction gas to pass through, wherein the outside of the film-forming chamber connects the inside of the liner via a substrate transfer portion provided at the wall of the film-forming chamber by moving the straightening vane from the position that the straightening vane closes the upper opening of the liner. A substrate supporting portion provided in the liner, for supporting the substrate before the film-forming to move the substrate in a vertical direction, a substrate transfer unit capable of moving inside the film-forming chamber through the substrate transfer portion, wherein the substrate is transferred between the substrate supporting portion and the substrate transfer unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for qualifying a filter used to filter fluid used in a coating operation associated with photolithography or other semiconductor manufacturing processes, provides a semiconductor manufacturing tool that includes a filter and an acoustic wave generator. The filter may be housed inside a filter housing and the acoustic wave generator may produce ultrasonic, megasonic or other acoustic energy. The acoustic wave generator contacts or is in close proximity with the filter housing and provides acoustic wave energy to the filter through the housing. The acoustic wave energy causes any bubbles in the filter to become disengaged.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus for deposition on a water seated therein is disclosed. The substrate processing apparatus includes a chamber having a reaction space, a lid provided on the chamber to selectively open or close the reaction space, a main disc accommodated in the chamber, on which at least one wafer is placed, and a drive device including a drive shaft to selectively rotate the main disc and a drive unit to drive the drive shaft. The drive shaft is separably coupled to the main disc to transmit drive force. When the lid is opened to expose the reaction space, the main disc is separated from the drive shaft and is discharged to the outside of the chamber in a state in which the wafer is placed thereon.

Abstract: An approach is provided for a lifting and conveying apparatus for chemical bath deposition (CBD). The apparatus is adapted for depositing at least one thin film on a substrate of a solar cell, and is configured for conveying a reacting container in ways of up and down and back and forth, which makes the solution evenly and fully spread on a substrate to produce a deposited thin film with a uniform thickness under a suitable reacting condition.

Abstract: A pixel observation system includes a memory unit, a coordinate generation unit, and an observation unit. The memory unit is configured to store at least nozzle information indicative of discharge states of a liquid material in a plurality of nozzles and arrangement information indicative of an arrangement of each of the nozzles with respect to each of a plurality of pixel regions in relative movement of the nozzles and a substrate. The coordinate generation unit is configured to generate observation coordinates of observation regions on the substrate based on the nozzle information and the arrangement information, and to include coordinates of at least some of the pixel regions over which the nozzles scan through one cycle of the relative movement in the observation coordinates. The observation unit is configured and arranged to observe the pixel regions positioned at the observation coordinates generated by the coordinate generation unit.