Abstract: A G-switch including: a base and posts, the posts having a hole; a locking ball with a portion disposed in the holes; a striker mass movably disposed relative to the posts and having a concave portion, wherein a portion of the locking balls is disposed the concave portion; a collar movable relative to the posts; a biasing element for biasing the collar in a position which retains the locking balls within the concave portions, the biasing element permitting movement of the collar to a position in which the locking balls are released from the concave portions to release the striker mass upon a predetermined acceleration profile; and a member on the striker mass and first and second electrically conductive contacts on a portion of the body, the first member opening or closing an electrical circuit between the first and second contacts upon release of the striker mass.

Abstract: A method of blasting rock, in mining for recoverable material, comprising drilling blastholes in a blast zone loading the blastholes with explosives and then firing the explosives in the blastholes in a single cycle of drilling, loading and blasting. The blast zone comprises a high energy blast zone in which blastholes are partially loaded with a first explosive to provide a high energy layer of the high energy blast zone having a powder factor of at least 1.75 kg of explosive per cubic metre of unblasted rock in the high energy layer and in which at least some of those blastholes are also loaded with a second explosive to provide a low energy layer of the high energy blast zone between the high energy layer and the adjacent end of those blastholes, said low energy layer having a powder factor that is at least a factor of two lower than the powder factor of said high energy layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transportation using a rail structure are disclosed. In one aspect, a track for use with at least one of a magnetic levitation vehicle and a rolling vehicle having one or more wheels is disclosed. The track includes a first head having a maximum lateral dimension, a second head having a maximum lateral dimension, and a connection portion extending between the first head and the second head. The first connection portion may have a maximum lateral dimension that is less than the maximum lateral dimension of the first head. The track may also include a base and a support extending between the second head and the base.

Abstract: A cable transportation system has a pull cable; at least one transportation unit moving along a given path and connectable selectively to the pull cable by a coupling device; at least one passenger station where the transportation unit is detached from the pull cable; and an auxiliary drive device having a linear electric motor extending along a portion of the given path to move the transportation unit along the passenger station.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a hybrid electric locomotive includes electric motors, a first engine and a second engine mounted in a vehicle main body for driving generators, a third engine mounted in the vehicle main body, having a smaller capacity than those of the first engine and the second engine, for driving a generator, at least one electric device mounted in the vehicle main body, and a storage battery which is connected to the first engine, the second engine, the third engine, and the electric device.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a traction motor drive system. The traction motor drive system may include a field winding subsystem comprising a field winding associated with a traction motor. The traction motor drive system may also include an armature subsystem arranged in parallel with the field winding subsystem. The armature subsystem may include an armature having first and second armature terminals and a grid resistor selectively electrically coupled in series with the armature. The armature subsystem may also include an armature chopper arranged in parallel with the grid resistor and electrically coupled in series with the armature. The armature chopper may be configured, when the grid resistor is electrically coupled to the armature, to conditionally conduct current to the armature.

Abstract: A traction motor drive system includes a plurality of armatures arranged in parallel with each other and a plurality of field circuits arranged in series with one another. The plurality of field circuits is arranged in parallel with the armatures. The traction motor drive system also includes a field isolation system including a shunt circuit associated with at least one field circuit. The field isolation system includes a first field switch arranged in series with the plurality of field circuits and configured to switch between a first terminal of the shunt circuit and a first field terminal of at least one field circuit. The field isolation system includes a second field switch, arranged in series with the plurality of field circuits and configured to switch between a second terminal of the shunt circuit and a second field terminal of at least one field circuit.

Abstract: A fuel heating system for a machine is disclosed. The fuel heating system may have a fuel tank, and a fuel supply line fluidly connected to the fuel tank, to a first engine, and to a second engine. The fuel heating system may also have a first heat exchanger fluidly connected to the first engine to transfer heat from the first engine to fuel in the fuel supply line. In addition, the fuel heating system may have a second heat exchanger fluidly connected to transfer heat from the second engine to fuel in the fuel supply line.

Abstract: An engine warming system for a machine is disclosed. The engine warming system may have a first engine and a second engine each connected to a dedicated first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger, respectively. The engine warming system may also have a common heat exchanger connected to both the first and second engines to transfer heat between coolant flows from the first and second engines. Further, the engine warming system may have a first pump and a second pump driven by the first engine and second engine, respectively, to circulate coolant from the first and second engines through the common heat exchanger. The engine warming system may also have at least one coolant pump driven by power generated by at least one of the first and second engines, to circulate coolant from a non-operational one of the first and second engines through the common heat exchanger.

Abstract: The present invention is a bodyshell structure of a railcar, the bodyshell structure including a plurality of side window opening portions formed on a side bodyshell along a railcar longitudinal direction, and the side window opening portions include a plurality of large window opening portions arranged on a railcar-longitudinal-direction center portion of the side bodyshell and a plurality of small window opening portions arranged on both railcar-longitudinal-direction sides of the large window opening portions and each having a smaller opening area than the large window opening portion.

Abstract: Provided is a coating material that can prevent galvanic corrosion and is resistant to electrostatic charging. An antistatic coating comprising a primer containing either an inorganic fiber comprising Si, Ti or Zr, C, and O, or an Ag filler. Further, a structure made of a composite material which is resistant to galvanic corrosion and electrostatic charging is obtained by applying the antistatic coating containing either an inorganic fiber comprising Si, Ti or Zr, C, and O, or an Ag filler to the surface of the structure made of a composite material to form a layers.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of modifying a surface of a powder, comprising mixing a powder with a compound denoted by general formula (I): wherein, in general formula (I), each of R10 and R13 independently denotes a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, or aryl group, each of R11 and R12 independently denotes an alkyl group or an aryl group, and L denotes a single bond or an oxygen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising nanoparticles stabilized by an at least partially deprotonated biopolymer and a method for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising a metallic composition, an inorganic oxide-based polymer, and a solvent. A cure product of the metallic composition, inorganic oxide-based polymer, and solvent, the cure product having a network structure, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a clinker for cement, comprising grinding a raw flour comprising, especially, Al2O3, Fe2O3 and SO3 in contents such that the formula for calculating SO3 content of=0.261×Al2O3?0.638×Fe2O3+k, where 2.5<k<3.5, then by sintering flour in an overn wherein the temperature is between 1250° C. and 1350° C. and oxygen content is between 2.5% and 10% by volume.

Abstract: In a process for utilizing organic waste materials, in particular cellulose-containing, moist, organic waste materials, in a clinker production process in which the waste materials are introduced as fuel and burnt in the clinker production process, the waste materials are brought into contact with the hot exhaust gases of the clinker production process and dried in a drying step flowing in parallel therewith before they are introduced into the clinker production process. The drying step is carried out in a drying reactor in which the moist waste materials are passed together with the hot exhaust gases through a series of concentrically arranged tubes, with multiple changes in flow direction about 180°, and the temperature of the hot exhaust gases is set to a maximum value of 400° C. by mixing in of ambient air and/or air from the clinker production process before the drying step. (FIG.

Abstract: The present invention relates to iron oxide particles, consisting of a core and a coating, wherein the core is essentially selected from FeO(OH), Fe2O3, or Fe3O4, and mixtures thereof, and the coating comprises a polysiloxane coating, wherein the polysiloxane coating is present in an amount of 0.1% to 10% by weight based on the weight of the core.

Abstract: A portable collapsible apparatus serves as either a headrest or work surface. A base may be anchored under the thighs of a seated user or by the user's feet. An extendible element is adjusted in length from the base to position a platform at a height convenient for the platform to serve as a work surface or as a headrest. For the latter, a cushion is detachably attachable to the platform to serve in the manner of a pillow when the apparatus is used as a headrest. Adjustable pivot mechanisms interconnect the base and the platform with the extendible element to locate the platform at a convenient angle for its use as a headrest or work surface. Adjustable locks accommodate extension and retraction of the extendible element to locate the height of the platform relative to the base. The pivot mechanisms and adjustable locks also accommodate collapse of the apparatus by contracting the extendible element and by placing the extendible element essentially adjacent both the base and the platform.

Abstract: A configurable table assembly comprises two table-base sub-assemblies shaped to removably connect together and two table-surface sub-assemblies, each supported by one of the two table-base sub-assemblies. Each table-surface sub-assembly has first and second surface portions, the second surface portion being operable to rest upon the first surface portion and selectively unfold therefrom. The table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies, together, have a single-table configuration and a double-table configuration. In the single-table configuration, the table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies are separably mated together to form an integrated table base and an integrated table surface. In the double-table configuration, the table-base sub-assemblies are separated from one another to form two separate tables, each supporting thereon a respective one of the table-surface sub-assemblies.

Abstract: The invention is a one-piece, food-safe, dishwasher-washable, rubber, lipped project mat that can be rolled up for easy storage.

Abstract: A system may include a bottom deck to a shipping platform, and a block joined to the bottom deck. The system may also include a top deck joined to the block. The system may further include a T1 lead-board structurally different from the top deck fastened to an edge of the top deck.

Abstract: A shipping platform system may include a top deck, and a top block joined to the top deck. The system may also include a bottom deck, and a bottom block joined to the bottom deck. The system may further include a joint that yields under a predetermined load that joins the top block to the bottom block.

Abstract: An adjustable desk comprising: a desk top; a first outer sidewall attached to the desk top; a second outer sidewall attached to the desk top; a first inner sidewall in slideable communication with the first outer sidewall; a second inner sidewall in slideable communication with the second outer sidewall; a first plurality of pairs of holes on the first outer sidewall, where each of the first plurality of pairs of holes are at different heights from the bottom of the first outer sidewall; a second plurality of pairs of holes on the first inner sidewall, where each of the first plurality of pairs of holes are at different heights from the bottom of the first inner sidewall; a third plurality of pairs of holes on the second outer sidewall, where each of the third plurality of pairs of holes are at different heights from the bottom of the second outer sidewall; a fourth plurality of pairs of holes on the second inner sidewall, where each of the fourth plurality of pairs of holes are at different heights from the

Abstract: A furnace or other heat exchanger application for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems having condensate control. Specifically, a condensate control for secondary heat exchangers is provided for use with high efficiency furnaces, particularly for small tonnage systems, such as residential or unitary systems. Condensate management permits a plurality of furnace orientations while providing resistance to corrosion due to liquid condensate.

Abstract: A manure/fertilizer injection applicator provides subsurface manure/fertilizer injection, even at low gallon per acre rates. The applicator of the present invention is a minimal till applicator that causes minimal soil disturbance compared to a conventional plow and, since the application is subsurface, there is no chance of run-off or evaporation of valuable nutrients. The applicator includes a mount to attach multiple applicators to an implement bar and a coulter till wheel to open a small ditch in the soil, an injection tube behind the till wheel for depositing manure or fertilizer, and at least one closer wheel to cover up the small ditch and to bury the manure or fertilizer.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the planting of a seed tape. The system includes a frame configured for coupling to a tractor, a furrow opening device attached to the frame, and a furrow closing device attached to the frame. In one embodiment, a seed tape guide assembly is attached to the frame and has a tamping arm for guiding the seed tape. In another embodiment, a seed tape wheel is attached to the frame by a mounting arm and positioned within at least a portion of the furrow opening device. The mounting arm is biased by a biasing member and the seed tape wheel is forcibly pressed by the mounting arm into contact with the furrow.

Abstract: A needle threading device is disclosed which comprises a first mechanism having a hole for receiving a needle and a slit for receiving a thread, a second mechanism having a threader pin and pivotally supported by the first mechanism so as to be pivotable between a first position and a second position different from the first position, the threader pin enabling the thread to pass through an eye of the needle when the second mechanism is pivoted to the second position from the first position, a first biasing member urging the second mechanism to the first position, an operating member causing the second mechanism to be pivoted to the second position against an action of the first biasing member, and a second biasing member urging the operating member and the second mechanism in a direction in which they are spaced away from each other.

Abstract: A pulling device is configured to grip, after cutting of a sewing material, a suitable portion of the sewing material by means of a grip member, where a leading end portion of the sewing material having been pulled out from a guide device, and pull back the sewing material by movement of the grip member having the sewing material gripped thereby. Thus, the leading end portion of the sewing material, pulled out and extending from the guide device more than necessary, can be minimized to a length necessary for the sewing material to be reliably sewn onto a sewing object at an initial stage of a next sewing operation. In this way, it is possible to minimize a length of a portion of the sewing material that was heretofore wasted without being sewn onto the sewing object.

Abstract: A system of floating and weight-stabilized wind turbine towers with separately floodable compartments and aerodynamic overwater encasement and the appertaining semisubmersible mooring structures including anchorage on the seabed, a horizontally floating underwater mooring meshwork and an actinomorphic buoy-cable-mooring to the wind turbine towers. Also, a method to transport wind turbine towers from the manufacturing plants on-shore to the final off-shore destination by towing the vented towers in a horizontal position with towboats. Further, a method to erect the wind turbine towers at the final destination, including the assembly of the wind turbines. The worldwide potentials of off-shore wind farming in deep waters to produce electricity in an ecologically and economically sound way in order both to satisfy men's requirements and to help to reduce the need to rely on critical fossil and nuclear resources being immense.

Abstract: A working system includes a floating type floating structure, and a working ship configured to perform at least installation or maintenance of the floating structure. The floating structure has a column section whose peripheral surface is located at a waterline when the floating structure is floating, a ballast section arranged below the column section and a flange section arranged at an intermediate portion of the column section. The working ship has a gripping section capable of engaging with the flange section, and a raising/lowering device configured to raise and lower the floating structure.

Abstract: A cleat cover is disclosed which may be placed over an existing cleat such that any rope or line affixed to the cleat contacts the cleat cover rather than the cleat and is protected by the cleat cover from abrasion and other wear and tear.

Abstract: A concealable fender assembly comprising a fender; a cover having an external surface form compatible with the lateral surface form of the boat hull in closed position; mechanism for actuating the cover for closing and opening thereof with respect to the boat hull lateral surface; wherein the cover is associated with the fender such that when the cover is in open position, the fender outwardly extends from boat hull lateral surface.

Abstract: A boat hull includes a bow, a stern and a bottom surface extending from said bow to said stern. Said bottom surface includes a substantially flat delta plate, and a keel extension extending, at least partially, across the delta plate.

Abstract: A connector for a assembling members of a floating dock system comprises at least one post and a brace extending from the post. The post is shaped generally complimentarily to the shape of the socket, and comprises a generally convex midsection connected between a pair of generally falcate end portions. The post and brace define a flat, generally horizontal top surface to the connector. The dock system also includes a supplemental floatation system having a hollow floatation member body defining a chamber. The body includes a water port positioned to place the body interior in communication with water. An air port positioned vertically above the water port is placed in communication with a pump. A valve can be positioned between the chamber and the pump to selectively place the chamber in communication with the pump or to place the chamber in communication with the atmosphere.

Abstract: A portable towed vessel suitable for containing and transporting various liquids is disclosed. The vessel further comprises various features useful in navigation and storage of the device, both when in use for transporting fluids and when transported in an emptied state. Such features include navigational and positioning devices and methods, and means for emptying and deflating a towed vessel. Aspects of the present invention further include the ability to quickly fill and evacuate a towed vessel and features useful for purifying or preserving the purity of fluid to be transported.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.

Abstract: A device (100) for determining an appropriately sized medical undergarment for a wearer includes a housing (101) and a wheel (102). A first body mass index factor alignment indicator (108) can be aligned with a first body mass index factor, such as weight of a wearer, thereby revealing color coded symbols (109) aligned with a plurality of second body mass factor alignment indicators (110). A user selects the appropriate size by determining which color is aligned with a second body mass factor alignment indicator of the wearer. An optional second side (205) of the device (100) can be used to determine an appropriate type of medical undergarment based upon urinary output, wearer mobility, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel polythiophene compounds having polyalkoxyl sidechains and low temperature irreversible upon activation (IUA) thermochromic compounds/compositions thereof. The IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions are activated and exhibit an IUA color by heating to or above a reversible thermochromic transition temperature (RTTT) and cooling to or below an irreversible thermochromic transition temperature (IRTTT) in less than 2 seconds. The activated IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions will retain their IUA color as long as the compounds or compositions are kept at or below about 5° C. below the IRTTT. The activated IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions will be deactivated and show a different color upon exposure to a temperature equal to or higher than about 5° C. below the IRTTT unless the compounds or compositions are activated again.

Abstract: A scoreboard assembly has a scoreboard, a storage box and a detachable stand. The scoreboard includes a folding board. The storage box is detachably connected to the scoreboard. The stand is detachably connected to the scoreboard and is detachable into a top board, a telescopic column, a joint and at least three legs. The telescopic column is detachably connected to the top board. The joint is detachably connected to the telescopic column. The legs are detachably connected to the joint. When the scoreboard assembly is in use, the stand is assembled and the scoreboard is elevated by the stand, which allows players and spectators to watch the score displayed on the scoreboard easily. When the scoreboard assembly is not in use, the stand is disassembled for storage in the storage box and the folding board of the scoreboard is folded to cover the storage box for portability.

Abstract: In a method for monitoring and controlling crystal growth during a crystal growing procedure, heights of a plurality of measuring points on a solid-liquid interface of a crystal material disposed in a crucible are measured, and at least one parameter of the crystal growing procedure is optimized based on the measured heights, so that the solid-liquid interface maintains a dome shape with a predetermined curvature during the crystal growing procedure.

Abstract: A solidification system is provided and includes a crucible, heater, insulation, movable insulation, and radiation regulator. The crucible is configured to retain a volume of silicon. The heater is to heat the crucible. The heater being configured to provide sufficient heat to melt the volume of silicon. The insulation is to reduce heat loss from a first portion of the crucible. The movable insulation to regulate heat loss from a second portion of the crucible. The radiation regulator is to regulate radiant heat loss over the second portion of the crucible. The radiation regulator is configured to modulate a size of an opening in the radiation regular through which radiant heat dissipates from.

Abstract: Reducing the microvoid (MV) density in AlN ameliorates numerous problems related to cracking during crystal growth, etch pit generation during the polishing, reduction of the optical transparency in an AlN wafer, and, possibly, growth pit formation during epitaxial growth of AlN and/or AlGaN. This facilitates practical crystal production strategies and the formation of large, bulk AlN crystals with low defect densities—e.g., a dislocation density below 104 cm?2 and an inclusion density below 104 cm?3 and/or a MV density below 104 cm?3.

Abstract: A film-forming apparatus 100 supplies a plurality of gases toward a substrate 101 in a chamber 103 using a shower plate 124. The shower plate 124 has a plurality of gas flow paths 121 extending within the shower plate along a first face of the substrate 101 side and connected to gas pipes 131 supplying a plurality of gases, and a plurality of gas jetting holes 129 bored such that the plurality of gas flow paths 121 and the chamber 103 communicate with each other on the first face side. In the film-forming apparatus 100, the plurality of gases supplied from the gas pipes 131 to the plurality of gas flow paths 121 of the shower plate 124 are supplied from the gas jetting holes 129 to the substrate 101 without being mixed inside of and vicinity of the shower plate 124.

Abstract: A thermal grease smearing apparatus includes a platform for placing a heat sink, a supporting post projecting from the platform, and a bracket mounted to the supporting post. The bracket includes a bottom plate with a smearing hole. A thermal grease pipe is mounted to the bracket and includes a pipe body having an upper opening for introducing thermal grease and a lower opening for applying the thermal grease onto a bottom surface of the heat sink. When the bracket is positioned in a working position, the bottom surface aligns with a the smearing hole and abuts a lower surface of the bottom plate, a smearing portion contacts with the thermal grease applied onto the bottom surface and is actuated to rotate about a central axis of the thermal grease pipe thereby smearing the thermal grease uniformly spread on the bottom surface of the heat sink.

Abstract: One embodiment of a hand held elongated material cylinder (4), capped on one end having a pistol gripped trigger assembly (8), for the introduction of compressed air against free floating piston (6), utilized for the propulsion of wet-mix cementitous materials, loaded in the opposing side of the cylinder (4), enclosed with a nozzle cap (10), introducing compressed air around its tapered circumference, used for expelling the propelled material through a flexible nozzle tip (12) with a reduced aperture, at velocity to a described substrate needing repair or coating.

Abstract: A chemical bath deposition (CBD) apparatus includes a first cap, a second cap, and a solution input/output device. The second cap is arranged corresponding to the first cap so as to form a deposition space. The solution input/output device is located in the first cap so as to feed a solution into/out of the deposition space. The position of the solution input/output device is fixed, or the solution input/output device is movable in the deposition space.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe substrate processing fluid delivery systems and methods. The substrate processing fluid delivery systems include a flow regulator. A fluid conduit assembly is coupled to the flow regulator and a processing chamber of a substrate processing apparatus. A plurality of processing fluid containers is coupled to the fluid conduit assembly. A plurality of valves is coupled to the fluid conduit assembly. The plurality of valves are configurable to selectively place each of the plurality of processing fluid containers in fluid communication with only the flow regulator or the processing chamber of the substrate processing apparatus through the fluid conduit assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for performing a plasma chemical vapour deposition process. The apparatus comprises a mainly cylindrical resonator being provided with an outer cylindrical wall enclosing a resonant cavity extending in a circumferential direction around a cylindrical axis. The resonator is further provided with side wall portions bounding the resonant cavity in the cylindrical direction, and with a slit configuration extending in a circumferential direction around the cylindrical axis providing access from the resonant cavity radially inwardly. Further, the slit configuration includes slit sections that are mutually offset in the cylindrical direction.

Abstract: A pedestal positioning assembly system for use in a substrate processing system includes a pedestal rigidly attached to a pedestal shaft, a reference rigidly attached to the substrate processing system, a lateral adjustment assembly to adjust a lateral location of the pedestal relative to the reference, and a vertical adjustment assembly to adjust a tilt of the pedestal relative to the reference. The lateral adjustment assembly and the vertical adjustment assembly are external to a processing chamber and are coupled to the pedestal disposed within the processing chamber through the pedestal shaft. The reference can be a ring and the lateral adjustment assembly substantially centers the pedestal within the ring. A method of adjusting a pedestal includes leveling the pedestal, translating the pedestal, calibrating the pedestal height to a preheat ring level, and checking the level and location of the pedestal while rotating the pedestal.

Abstract: Provided is a method of collecting wild termites and rearing the termites indoors. The method can be used to observe physiological and ecological characteristics of termites that give serious damage to wooden cultural assets and buildings, and thus basic information can be obtained for controlling termites.