Abstract: A winder assembly is provided and includes two or more cores mounted for rotation on a turret assembly and a web of sheet-type work material is wound around a core. A lay-on roll assembly roller and a core cooperate to define a first nip. A transfer roll assembly includes a roller coupled for rotation to a rail such that the roller and a core cooperate to define a second nip. A cutting means for cutting the work material includes a traverse assembly having a work material guide means. During operation, after cutting work material, the turret assembly indexes a core into a winding position and the work material guide means is moved to the operating position such that the roller coupled to the rail causes the work material to be fed into the second nip and begin winding around the core.

Abstract: A system and method for removes steel beads from large diameter tires by making a series of overlapping punched cuts in a circumferential pattern in the sidewall of the tire around the beads. The punching mechanism is hydraulically operated and remains stationary while a powered roller advances the tire after each successive punching motion until the beads have completely severed from both sidewalls of the OTR tire. The machine is capable of either simultaneously or individually removing both rubber-encased inner beads from the tire.

Abstract: The label producing device includes: a cutting device for cutting the elongated label base material for each label; a first feeding device disposed upstream of the cutting device with respect to the conveying direction of the label base material; a second feeding device disposed further upstream of the first feeding device; a mark sensor for detecting reference marks of each label on the label base material between the first feeding device and the second feeding device; and a control device for controlling the respective operations of the cutting device, the first feeding device and the second feeding device on the basis of a detection signal from the marker sensor. The control device separately controls each of the operations of a first feeding motor and a second feeding motor such that a first roller pair and a second roller pair rotate synchronously.

Abstract: A cutting machine for cutting a vegetable product includes a frame, supporting a product flow path, at least three links, pivotally attached to the frame, a cutting plate, pivotally attached to each of the three links at three pivot points and oriented substantially perpendicular to the flow path, a plurality of cutting knives, carried by the cutting plate, each having a generally corrugated configuration defining adjacent peaks and troughs, the cutting knives oriented angularly with respect to each other, and a drive motor, coupled to rotationally drive at least one of the links with respect to the frame, whereby the cutting plate moves in an orbital motion in a plane substantially perpendicular to the flow path, thereby moving the cutting knives sequentially and repeatedly across the product flow path.

Abstract: A machine for slitting metal sheet into strips includes a fixed upper beam and a lower beam that is displaceable vertically. Both beams support slitter heads that move along the beams. Each beam carries an arbor that rotates in it and extends through the slitter heads on it. Each beam also has a fixed threaded shaft and lock rods that extend through the slitter heads on it. Each slitter head carries a ring-like knife that rotates with the arbor for its beam. Each slitter head also has a motor-driven nut that engages the threaded shaft extending through the beam and, when rotated, moves the slitter head along its beam. The slitter heads have clamps, which clamp down on the lock rods to secure the slitter heads in fixed positions. The knives rotate about axes that are skewed slightly relative to the axes of the arbors that drive them.

Abstract: A fence attachment apparatus for a table power tool equipped with an existing rip fence has a longitudinal member that includes a first side member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a cutting-side lateral surface, and a fence-side lateral surface. The longitudinal member has a bridge member that extends transversely from the first side member and connects to the first side member along a major portion of the first side member adjacent to the top surface. The fence attachment has a sliding member in sliding engagement with the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the sliding member has a top sliding surface and a bottom sliding surface. A slide mechanism is disposed between the bottom sliding surface of the sliding member and the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the slide mechanism provides longitudinal movement to the sliding member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for improving pianos and like musical instruments. For example, in certain embodiments, the improvements are in the structures of the piano (or like musical instruments) that affect the vibratory relationships between the struck string and other segments of said string. The improvements affect how these vibratory relationships of the string segments interact with the bridge, soundboard, the plate of a piano, the string rests, and/or the string terminations. For example, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, the vibratory relationships of the string segments involve transient transverse (T) and longitudinal (L) frequencies as well as sustained transverse, longitudinal, and horizontal (H) modes carried by said string segments and their support structures. Embodiments of the disclosed technology also affect how these relationships are defined across the compass of the standard piano keyboard.

Abstract: Disclosed is an action for an upright piano capable of expressing rich tone variation and improving the continuous press performance of the same key. In the action (1) for an upright piano, there are formed a guide member (67) fixed to a center rail (14) and continuing in the horizontal direction; and a member to be guided (73) sliding along the guide member (67). A hammer under rail (19) on which a hammer shank (45) abuts is affixed to a hammer rail (18), and butt flanges (41) are affixed to the member to be guided (73). The member to be guided (73) is connected to a pedal (77) via an upthrust bar (81) and a balance (79) such that the member to be guided (73) is slid to the right or left with the force of working the pedal (77) by the player.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes plural white and black keys 11w, 11b that rock according to a key depression/release operation. Positions of key support portions 13w, 13b supporting the plural white and black keys 11b, 11w in the longitudinal direction are set to be different from one another. The keyboard device also includes hammers 16w, 16b that rock with the rocking movement of the plural white and black keys 11w, 11b. The plural white and black keys 11w, 11b include drive units 11w1, 11b1 that drive the hammers 16w, 16b. The drive units 11w1, 11b1 and the pivot centers of the hammers are located on the same straight line extending in the lateral direction. An upper-limit stopper 21 and a lower-limit stopper 20, which restrict the rocking movement of the hammers 16w, 16b, are provided to extend in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes plural white and black keys 11w, 11b that rock according to a key depression/release operation. Positions of key support portions 13w, 13b supporting the plural white and black keys 11w, 11b in the longitudinal direction are set to be different from one another. The keyboard device also includes hammers 16w, 16b that rock with the rocking movement of the plural white and black keys 11w, 11b. The plural white and black keys 11w, 11b include drive units 11w1, 11b1 that drive the hammers 16w, 16b. The pivot centers of the hammers are located on the same straight line extending in the lateral direction. The drive unit 11b1 is located anterior to the drive unit 11w1. An upper-limit stopper 21 and a lower-limit stopper 20, which restrict the rocking movement of the hammers 16w, 16b, are provided to extend in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes plural white and black keys 11w,11b that rock according to a key depression/release operation. Positions of key support portions 13w,13b supporting the plural white and black keys 11w,11b in the longitudinal direction are set to be different from one another. The keyboard device also includes hammers 16w,16b that rock with the rocking movement of the plural white and black keys 11w,11b. The plural white and black keys 11w,11b include drive units 11w1, 11b1 that drive the hammers 16w, 16b respectively. The pivot center of the hammer 16b is located posterior to the pivot center of the hammer 16w. An upper-limit stopper 21 and a lower-limit stopper 20, which restrict the rocking movement of the hammers 16w,16b are provided to extend in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes hammers 16w,16b that rock with the rocking movement of plural white and black keys 11w,11b. The plural white and black keys 11w,11b include drive units that drive the hammers 16w,16b. The drive unit is provided anterior or posterior to a front end of the key. A positional relationship between a plane including a key support portion of each white key 11w and black key 11b and the front end of the white key 11w and black key 11b, and a top face of each white key 11w and black key 11b is set such that the top faces of the plural white keys 11w and black key 11b are located on the same plane, when the rocking angles of the plural white keys 11w and black key 11b reach a predetermined angle respectively.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes hammers 16w, 16b that rock with the rocking movement of plural white and black keys 11w, 11b. The plural white and black keys 11w, 11b include drive units that drive the hammers 16w, 16b. The drive unit is provided on a front end of the key. A positional relationship between a plane including a key support portion of each white key 11w and black key 11b and the front end of the white key 11w and black key 11b, and a top face of each white key 11w and black key 11b is set such that the top faces of the plural white keys 11w and black keys 11b are located on the same plane, when the rocking angles of the plural white keys 11w and black keys 11b reach a predetermined angle respectively.

Abstract: A method is presented that allows feedback to be given on a musical performance without restrictions on the performance in terms of quality of intonation, tempo, or specific note order. Based on standard musical exercises, the ability to rate a performance is tolerant to repeated and/or omitted notes, to varying tempo and to systematic tuning errors. The method is suitable for use on mobile devices and may provide real-time feedback to allow the performer to adjust their performance or monitor their progress during the performance. Since a wide range of proficiency is able to be rated to give an indication of how well the performer executed a musical exercise this allows very inexperienced musicians to feel a sense of accomplishment when practicing outside the teaching environment as well as giving more accomplished musicians the feedback they need for continuous improvement.

Abstract: A method and user interface for data sonification for representing multidimensional numerical information with a plurality of variable-timbre channels are described. The method includes providing a user interface that includes a plurality of metaphors and spatial sound rendering operations resulting in stereo audio output. In one implementation, a metaphor is used in making parameter assignments according to which audio-frequency waveforms having adjustable timbre attributes are generated. In another implementation, timbre attributes are adjustable over a range of timbre variation and are further associated with corresponding metaphors.

Abstract: A system and method that enables a user to generate and manipulate string-instrument chord grids in a digital audio workstation. The system and method for generating a string-instrument chord grid includes receiving first data input and second data input. The first data input can include a chord root note and/or a position for one or more fingering dots. The second data input can include an instrument type and our tuning for one or more strings. Using the received data input, a processor generates an entered string-instrument chord based and displays the entered string-instrument chord on a grid. The processor can also generate and display the musical name of the entered string-instrument chord.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic stringed instrument comprising: a pickup that detects vibration of a string; a feedback operator used to select a level of feedback effect; a feedback control device that controls to add a feedback effect to a tone signal based on the vibration of the string detected by the string vibration detection device and based on the selected level of feedback effect from the feedback operator; and an output device that outputs the tone signal to which the feedback effect is added by the feedback control device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multifilament yarn construction comprising a core part and a sheath part, the core part comprising a plurality of core filaments, and the sheath part comprising a plurality of sheath filaments. Furthermore, the invention concerns members comprising the multifilament yarn construction and uses of the multifilament yarn construction and the members according to the invention.

Abstract: A weapon system comprising a weapon for firing ammunition bodies, and at least one scanner for examining the structure of one of the ammunition bodies. A method for firing ammunition bodies by means of a weapon includes the step of scanning one of the ammunition bodies prior to firing thereof. A method of detecting ammunition bodies includes the step of scanning the structure of one of the ammunition bodies.

Abstract: A floor pan of a vehicle, in particular an armored military vehicle, includes a first, lateral floor wall (1); a second, floor wall which is connected via connecting point (9) with the first, lateral wall (1); and an auxiliary armoring (4) releasably attached to the lateral floor wall (1) for mine protection. The auxiliary armoring is an armored plate that at least partially covers the second, floor wall (5) adjacent the lateral floor wall (1) and the connecting point (9) lying therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a walking floor for an armored vehicle with a double floor to protect against mine explosions, characterized by a composite panel (10) having at least one core layer (11) made of a honeycomb structure, which is arranged between a first and a second outer layer (12a, 12b) and is connected thereto, wherein retaining means for connecting the composite panel (10) to the vehicle are integrated in the composite panel (10).

Abstract: The invention features a support system which can be attached to a ballistic shield. The system features at least one telescoping or retractable leg which is mounted to the shield to create a standalone shield. The shield is positioned between plates which receive pins that hold the shield in position in the system. The system features a resting platform which provides an area for resting a gun or rifle, for example. A bullet proof screen extends from the bottom area of the shield towards the base of the system and provides additional security to the user when the shield is in the system.

Abstract: A vehicle hull has a longitudinal blast mitigation duct formed between left and right hull portions. The duct includes a first section oriented at a first angle to a longitudinal reference line, and a second section adjacent to the first section and oriented at a second angle to the reference line. The second angle is greater than the first angle to form a diverging surface for a shock wave travelling from the first to the second section. The blast mitigation duct further comprises a second, rearward-oriented diverging surface for a shock wave travelling rearward along the hull. A rib projects generally perpendicular from a joint between the first and second sections and is configured to initiate separation of the shock wave from the hull, thereby reducing the amount of energy transferred to the hull.

Abstract: A vacuum brake force booster for a motor vehicle brake system comprising: a force input member which is movable along a longitudinal axis and which is or can be coupled to a brake pedal, a control valve arrangement which can be actuated by the force input member, a chamber arrangement which is arranged in a housing and which has at least one working chamber and at least one vacuum chamber separated from one another by means of a movable wall and which has a force output member for transmitting an actuating force, wherein the at least one working chamber can be connected selectively to a vacuum source or to the atmosphere, wherein the control valve arrangement has a control valve housing which is coupled to the at least one movable wall for conjoint movement therewith, wherein the control valve arrangement has a force-transmitting arrangement which has a degree of axial play and which is arranged in the force transmission path between the force input member and the force output member.

Abstract: An annular valve (1) has an annular valve member (4) and inner and outer annular valve seats (12, 14). Inner and outer sealing ridges (8, 10) are formed either on the annular valve member or on the valve seats. The inner sealing ridges are more resistant to plastic deformation than the outer sealing ridges. They may be thicker, or made from a harder material. Thus, the annular valve better resists damage arising from greater plastic deformation of the inner sealing ridge than the outer sealing ridge due to greater forces (Fi, Fo) acting on the inner sealing ridge than the outer sealing ridge in use.

Abstract: A hydraulic axial piston machine includes a drive shaft, a swashplate pivotable about a pivot axis to change inclination relative to a drive shaft axis, and an actuating piston approximately parallel to the drive shaft axis. The actuating piston has a first end which engages and adjusts the swashplate and a second end which bounds an actuating chamber. Fluid flows to the actuating chamber to pivot the swashplate one direction and is forced out of the actuating chamber when the swashplate pivots the other direction. A return element on the actuating piston incorporates a position of the actuating piston and thus the inclination of the swashplate into a control valve. The return element is positioned such that its longitudinal axis and an actuating piston longitudinal axis span a plane that differs from a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston, in particular, for use as a discharge and/or locking piston of a cartridge comprising a base body (25) having a lateral wall provided with sealants (14, 17) and a front-end wall having a vent (21). A locking element (18) is mounted rotatable in the vent (21), whereby a venting channel (23, 24) can be opened or closed by the relative rotation of the locking element (18) in the vent (21). Additionally, the invention relates to a cartridge configuration having such a piston.

Abstract: An axial piston machine comprises a cylinder drum in which a multiplicity of pistons are arranged in a longitudinally displaceable manner. The pistons are supported, via sliding blocks, on a running surface which is inclined relative to the cylinder drum axis. The sliding blocks are held, at that side thereof which faces away from the running surface, by means of a retraction plate. The retraction plate is produced from processed sheet metal in a non-cutting punching and stamping process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston machine comprising two (or more) housing parts (3a, 3b), which are each in the shape a circular cylinder segment, but which are joined to each other in such a way that the housing parts are rotated 180° with respect to each other, and which enclose a common cavity and each have a dual piston plate (1, 2), wherein the dual piston plates are associated with the respective housing part and driven separately and synchronously in opposite directions. The dual piston plates, together with the respective adjacent angled side wall (15, 16) of the housing part, the side wall having inlet and outlet valves (18a/b, 19a/b), define two outer working chambers (A1 and A2) and one (or more) inner working chambers (A3) are defined between the dual piston plates (1, 2), the one or more inner working chambers having inlet and outlet valves (18c, 19c) formed in a rear housing wall (13) at the height of an imaginary separating line X between the housing parts (3a, 3b).

Abstract: A method of producing a piston includes a step of producing a naked piston having the skirt portion; a step of forming the skirt portion with streaks; a step of applying a skirt portion of the s naked piston with a first film forming paint which is provided for producing the inner solid lubricant film; a step of heating the first film forming paint on the skirt portion at a temperature of 60° C. to 160° C. for a time less than 800 seconds to dry the same; a step of applying an outer surface of the dried first film forming paint with a second film forming paint which is provided for producing the outer solid lubricant film; and a step of heating the first and second film forming paints on the skirt portion at a temperature of 160° C. to 240° C. for a time of 15 minutes to 180 minutes.

Abstract: A universal multi-orientation bracket design for attaching solenoids to a housing of a hydraulically actuated variable valve system. The bracket having at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, a cupped lower surface and at least one mounting flange. The cupped lower surface is shaped to insert a solenoid main body and gaps included in the side walls for a protruding solenoid connector.

Abstract: In one possible implementation, a misalignment-tolerant hydraulic actuator, e.g., for a submersible hydraulic diaphragm insert pump (HDI), has a floating piston that can reciprocate while decoupled from collinearity with a cylinder barrel and a central feed rod that slides through a central axis of the piston. The floating seal can be integrated or provided by a separate insert and provides a pivotable interface between the piston and center rod, allowing these components freedom of motion to avoid elastic deformation, friction, power loss, and early wear when misalignment or transverse forces on an external end of the piston rod are present. Bearing placement can also be selected to eliminate over-constraint.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a piston for an airless-type cosmetic container. The piston disposed in the container is moved upwards by operation of an airless pump to discharge contents, and a silicone packing part is integrated with a piston main body along a periphery thereof using an insert molding method, thus improving productivity. In addition, instead of direct contact between the container and the piston, the silicone packing part surrounding the piston uniformly comes into close contact with the container, thus ensuring superior sealability between the piston and the container, regardless of the shape of the piston, thereby preventing the leakage of the contents and efficiently discharging the contents. Moreover, unlike typical cosmetic containers, the container can be implemented in various shapes, thereby maximizing marketability.

Abstract: A sealing ring is configured to dynamically seal a pistol in a piston pump. The piston is guided in a piston housing or in a guide ring. The sealing ring is arranged on an outer circumference of the piston. The outer circumference of the piston forms a running surface. The sealing ring has an outer circumferential surface with at least one circumferential groove. The sealing ring also has an inner circumferential surface with at least one circumferential sealing When the sealing ring is in an installed state, limbs of the at least one sealing lip each form a defined angle with the running surface. The defined angles are formed, starting from an initial angle, by deforming the sealing ring during installation. The sealing ring is twisted about a center of its profile during the installation.

Abstract: A piston for a radial piston machine includes a metal core that is substantially provided with a casing made of plastic. The casing is configured to be produced from PEEK together with a bearing shell as one piece and injection-molded onto the core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a plant (100) for on-site production of medical gas, such as air or oxygen, comprising a main gas line (10) comprising, in series, a first vessel (A) for storing gas and a second vessel (B) for storing purified gas, and a secondary line (20) fluidically connected to the main line (10), downstream of the first vessel (A) for storing gas, and comprising a third vessel (C) for storing gas, the main gas line (10) and the secondary line (20) each supplying at least one gas consumer site (30), in particular a network of pipes in a hospital.

Abstract: Carbon dioxide is removed from a source gas stream by admission to a vessel containing a quantity of a material preferentially absorbing carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide content of an escaping gas stream is monitored. When the carbon dioxide content of the escaping gas stream indicates that absorbent is saturated with carbon dioxide, an inlet valve is closed, and a vacuum applied, causing the carbon dioxide to be desorbed for collection.

Abstract: The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant (100) comprising a unit (50) for purifying gas, such as air, a first vessel (A) for storing purified gas, and a main gas line (10) fluidically connecting the gas purification unit (50) to the said first storage vessel (A). It furthermore comprises a three-way solenoid valve (VA) arranged on the main gas line (10) upstream of the first storage vessel (A), and furthermore connected to the atmosphere (at 12) via a vent line (11), as well as an operating device (4) which controls at least the three-way solenoid valve (VA), and at least a first gas analysis device (D1) of which a first measurement line (29) is fluidically connected (at 28) to the main line (10), upstream of the three-way solenoid valve (VA), and which is electrically connected to the said operating device (4).

Abstract: A reclaiming apparatus 106 includes: a sealed container 106a that is an absorbent reservoir for storing therein a part of an absorbent that has absorbed CO2 in flue gas, and a heater that heats the absorbent stored in the sealed container 106a. The reclaiming apparatus 106 distributes a part of the absorbent stored in the sealed container 106a, and brings the distributed absorbent into counter-current contact with steam. Because a part of the absorbent stored in the absorbent reservoir is brought into counter-current contact with the steam, absorbent component contained therein becomes volatilized, and is separated from depleted materials. In this manner, the absorbent component can be extracted from the depleted materials, and a loss of the absorbent can be reduced.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrostatic precipitator unit with at least two individual power supplies (11) for pulsed operation of electrostatic precipitators, wherein the power supplies (11) are powered by a common feeding (1), wherein each power supply (11) comprises a control unit (23), and wherein the control units are at least indirectly connected by communication lines (32) allowing for a controlled relative scheduling of the pulsed operation of the individual power supplies (11).

Abstract: A separation membrane including an alloy wherein the alloy includes at least one Group 5 element and at least one Group 14 element, wherein the at least one Group 5 element and the at least one Group 14 element of the alloy define a body centered cubic structure.

Abstract: An air dryer cartridge is provided for a compressed air supply system, in particular a compressed air supply system of a commercial vehicle, with a drying agent box which is filled with a drying agent. The drying agent box can be coupled in an axial direction to a connecting flange of the compressed air supply system. A seal, which is designed as a non-return valve and, in the fitted state of the air dryer cartridge, acts in a sealing manner between the drying agent box and the connecting flange, is arranged on the drying agent box. A method for operating the air dryer cartridge on the compressed air supply system is also provided.

Abstract: Adsorptive decomposition of a gas mixture is performed by vacuum pressure swing adsorption. The gas mixture is condensed to the adsorption pressure by means of at least one condenser prior to being fed into the vacuum pressure swing adsorption process. Regeneration of the adsorber(s) is carried out by means of at least one vacuum pump. The condensed gas mixture (1, 5, 6) is at least periodically and/or at least partially temporarily stored (S1) and/or fed to a consumer at those times when no gas mixture is being fed to the vacuum pressure swing adsorption process; and/or at least one of the vacuum pumps (P) that is not required for the regeneration is used at least occasionally for another application at those times when no regeneration of the adsorber or an adsorber (A, A?) is being carried out.

Abstract: A gas cleaning unit for cleaning a main raw gas stream from a plant comprises a plurality of gas cleaning chambers (34a-c), each gas cleaning chamber (34a-c) equipped with a cleaning chamber inlet (46a-c); an inlet manifold (32), for dividing said main raw gas stream flowing therethrough into a plurality of separate fractional raw gas streams for flow to said cleaning chamber inlets (46a-c); and a plurality of heat exchangers (40a-c), each heat exchanger (40a-c) being located downstream of the inlet manifold (32) for exchanging heat with a respective fractional raw gas stream entering a respective cleaning chamber (34a-c).

Abstract: An off gas extraction system provides superior results to other systems for cleaning polluted soil. Off gas is extracted, followed by compression and condensation. Compression and condensation produce an off gas further treated to produce pollutant-free exhaust. A regenerative adsorber cleans the influent gas/air by adsorbing residual chemical vapor and concentrates the removed chemical vapor and reprocesses them. Conventional scrubbers are used on the back end of the system to produce a final exhaust as prescribed by environmental regulation. Methods of accomplishing the same are likewise taught including combinations and additions consistent with schemes as they evolve.

Abstract: A desanding system has an elongated vessel that is tilted at a non-zero inclination angle. A fluid inlet at the vessel's upper end discharges a gas stream having entrained liquids and particulates and a fluid outlet into a freeboard portion formed adjacent an upper portion of the vessel above a gas/liquid interface formed below the fluid outlet. A belly storage portion is formed below the interface. The freeboard portion of the vessel has a freeboard cross-sectional area that diminishes along the interface from the fluid inlet to a fluid outlet spaced away from and lower than the fluid inlet. The cross-sectional are of the freeboard portion causes precipitation of the entrained liquids and particulates therefrom and collect in the belly portion of the vessel. A desanded gas stream, being free of a substantial portion of the particulates is removed from the vessel through the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A powder processing system having a processing vessel into which powder is pneumatically supplied and an exhaust plenum that communicates with the processing vessel through an exhaust port. A filter is located at the exhaust port for filtering air borne powder from the air flow exiting the processing vessel, and a reverse pulse air filtering device is provided for selectively removing accumulated powder from the filter. The cleaning device includes a nozzle having a first portion within the air plenum and a second portion within the air filter, and a plunger is mounted on the first filter portion for movement to an exhaust port closing position as an incident to the direction of pressurized air through the first portion of the nozzle for enabling pressurized air from the second portion of the nozzle to thereupon be directed through the filter without hindrance of air exiting the processing vessel.

Abstract: A vertical type air humidifying and purifying machine, comprising a front casing, a rear casing, a humidifying unit, an ultraviolet light purifying unit, a motor-fan unit and a negative ion generator; in which the front casing and the rear casing are assembled correspondingly with each other, and the humidifying unit, the UV light purifying unit, and the motor-fan unit are disposed orderly between the front and the rear casings, and the negative ion generator is installed at an air outlet of the motor-fan unit; ON-OFF switches being respectively provided on the humidifying unit, the UV purifying unit and the negative ion generator for ON-OFF switching.

Abstract: A CO2 recovery system according to the present invention includes: a CO2 absorber that brings a cooled CO2-containing exhaust gas into contact with a CO2-absorbent that absorbs CO2, thereby removing the CO2 from the exhaust gas; an absorbent regenerator that releases CO2 from a CO2-absorbent that has absorbed CO2 (rich solution), thereby regenerating the absorbent; and a lean solution temperature-reduction unit that recovers heat from a lean solution discharged from the absorbent regenerator.

Abstract: A beverage ingredient capsule (1) provided with an identification member (6) designed for being physically contacted from outside in order to control operation parameters of an associated beverage production machine.