Abstract: Method and apparatus for cutting and terminating POF cable with error prevention. The apparatus comprises a hand tool with a blade supporting top bar linked to a bottom bar. The bottom bar comprises two aligned rows of holes perpendicular to the blade and opposite each other with a space between the rows for providing the blade the movement space needed for the cutting and terminating POF cable when at least one of the top bar and the bottom bar is pressed against the other.

Abstract: A device for a waste stripping unit fitted with two rotating tools which cooperate to strip at least one item of waste which originates from a blank of a plate element (4) which passes through the unit and between the two tools. At least one tool has pins that remove the waste items. At least one part (39) is inserted between the two tools and which forms a support for the blank and also opens a passage for the stripped off waste.

Abstract: Tomatoes (11) or other articles are placed over moving cutter blades (20) in article openings (46) of an article locator (44) of the article slicer (10). Article pushers (24) move downwardly and have downwardly extending pusher fins (26) for pushing the tomatoes through the cutter blades (20). The articles pushers (24) have laterally extending front openings (36) for receiving a high pressure fluid spray for cleaning the fins (26) and cutter blades (20) without disassembling the components of the slicer. The article pushers (24) are carried by a movable support plate (78) between retracted positions behind the cutter blades (20) and extended positions over the cutter blades (20). A pick and placer (76) is carried by the same movable support plate (78) and moves simultaneously in the same lateral directions as the article pushers (24), between positions over the oncoming line of tomatoes (11) on an entrance conveyor (64) and over the cutter blades (20).

Abstract: A power-tool parting device, in particular a hand power-tool parting device, has at least one cutting strand. The at least one cutting strand includes at least one cutting-strand segment, at least one further cutting-strand segment, and at least one connecting element that is integral with the at least one cutting-strand segment. The at least one connecting element has at least one outside-face fixing surface configured to be fixed to a corresponding fixing surface of the at least one further cutting-strand segment.

Abstract: A blade for use with a reciprocating saw includes an attachment portion configured to couple to the reciprocating saw and a body extending from the attachment portion. The body includes a first portion, a tip portion, a second portion extending from the first portion to the tip portion, and a cutting edge. The second portion has a height less than a height of the first portion. The blade also includes a blunt tip formed at a distal end of the tip portion and a plurality of gullets formed in the second portion. At least one of the gullets has a generally trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: A device for use in connection with an electric guitar or bass has one or more strings tuned for notes, the device includes a body. The device further includes two or more resonators arranged to extend from the body and vibrate in relation to the body at the frequencies of the notes.

Abstract: Blink a Beat is a electronic device that teaches the user to play drums using rudiments, beats, and songs. The device has LED's that show them how to play the beats and rudiments. The ability to download from a list of approved songs to the device for the purpose of learning the songs.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a musical performance device by which layout information, such as information regarding the arrangement of a virtual musical instrument set, can be quickly and easily changed during musical performance and whereby the variety of musical performance can be increased. In the present invention, a CPU identifies a musical tone associated with a virtual pad in an area where the position coordinates of a marker section are located in an image captured by a camera unit section at a shot timing by a drumstick section, and emits the identified musical tone. When the position coordinates of the marker section in an image captured at a shot timing are within the area of a control pad on a virtual plane, the CPU switches processing target set layout information to other set layout information among a plurality of set layout information.

Abstract: A repetitive motion pacing system for pacing a user that comprises a user profile database that contains a plurality of user-defined parameters that include at least a pre-selected interval type, a pre-selected interval profile, and a target tempo value for a repetitive motion activity. A data storage and playback device is programmed to identify tempo information of one or more data files and matching or closely matching the tempo of the one or more data files with the target tempo value. A communications device for transferring the matched or closely matched one or more data files to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method that allows users to customize audible and visible signals, such as music or video, to maintain a pre-determined or specified pace or to achieve a new pace in repetitive motion activities such as, but not limited to, running, walking, swimming, cycling, aerobics, and the like. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, enhancing the results of medical rehabilitation programs, physical therapy, weight loss programs, disc jockey services, and industries or manufacturing settings where repetitive motion is common and where audible cues designed to help users maintain a consistent pace are useful. Other features of the invention include providing target- or pace-specific advertisements, and broadcasting target- or pace-specific information about athletes.

Abstract: A non-reciprocating, self-engaging charging handle is disclosed. It comprises a forward latch mounted upon a sliding body with a protruding handle. The latch positively engages the firearm's bolt carrier group when the handle is brought forward into contact therewith. A secondary latching system secures the charging handle to the upper receiver when not in use and disengages automatically when and only when a user desires to operate the handle. The charging handle's secondary latching system is also claimed as a stand-alone system.

Abstract: A core gun igniter assembly features a resistor under 50 ohms that is welded rather than soldered to a circuit. Upon energizing the circuit, the resistor creates the heat needed to directly set off the propellant to directly drive the core barrel into the surrounding formation to obtain the desired core sample. The use of a titanium powder ignition mix on a nichrome wire with its attendant safety risks is eliminated.

Abstract: A lightweight armor system utilizing a face section having a multiplicity of monoliths embedded in a matrix supported on low density foam. The face section is supported with a strong stiff backing plate. The backing plate is mounted on a spall plate.

Abstract: Cylinder unit of a high pressure pump for a fluid. Cylinder unit includes a cylinder formed by at least two concentric tubular components coupled by a shrink connection. A flange part with sealing system is detachably connected on one side of the cylinder, and sealing system has a movable plunger and a bearing bushing. A valve body is connected on other side of the cylinder. Bearing bushing and radially outermost component are arranged to bear against flange part to form an intermediate gap, a spring device has a distal portion supported on outermost component of the cylinder and a proximal portion on an outside of bearing bushing, and a valve body against which an other side of the cylinder bears are included. The tubular components have a metallic connection in a region of a surface bearing between the valve body and the cylinder.

Abstract: A gas cylinder actuator with overtravel safety device, comprising a tubular jacket for gas containment, which is closed hermetically at one end by a bottom provided with a gas filling valve and at the opposite end by a head portion, which is provided with a hole for the passage of a stem with a piston, the jacket, the bottom and the piston forming the gas expansion and compression chamber.

Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder having a variable cushion orifice is provided, which can simply adjust the size of a cushion orifice hole, which is provided to mitigate impact generated at a stroke end of a cylinder rod, from the outside of the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder having a variable cushion orifice includes a first cushion orifice formed on a head cover, a second cushion orifice communicating with the first cushion orifice and having an inlet formed on an outer side surface of the head cover, a third cushion orifice making the second cushion orifice communicate with a hydraulic flow path formed on the head cover, and a plug for a variable orifice replaceably engaged with the second cushion orifice and having an orifice formed to adjust an amount of hydraulic fluid discharged to the hydraulic flow path through the first cushion orifice at the stroke end of the cylinder rod.

Abstract: A piston unit for a radial piston machine includes a piston and a roller or a roller element. The roller or roller element has a circular cylindrical jacket apart from a chamfer. A hydrostatic pressure- or force-relief element is provided in a contact area between the piston and the roller. The hydrostatic pressure- or force-relief element forms a pressure field in the contact area. The roller or roller element also has one or two end-face holes. Due to the hole(s), the roller is slightly weakened at the associated end section such that Hertzian stress is reduced at the same associated end section.

Abstract: A built in purifier for a cylinder of essentially nitrogen free gas having a low water content is provided with a molecular sieve 3A adsorbent to adsorb water from the gas, the 3A adsorbent having a particularly low adsorption capacity for nitrogen.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for scrubbing diesel exhaust gases produced on a ship are provided. In an embodiment, a method for scrubbing diesel exhaust gases on a ship includes providing a scrubber vessel formed with a quench zone, a scrubbing zone, and a riser. Water is passed through the scrubbing zone and into the quench zone. The exhaust gases are delivered to the quench zone through the riser and enter the quench zone at a temperature of about 175° C. to about 340° C. The method includes cooling the exhaust gases to a temperature of about 60° C. to about 70° C. in the quench zone by contacting the exhaust gases with the water. The cooled exhaust gases are then scrubbed in the scrubbing zone.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for inhibiting backflow of liquid into an engine duct on a ship are provided. In an embodiment, a gas processing apparatus includes an engine producing exhaust gases. The apparatus also includes a processing vessel having a bottom end. The processing vessel is formed with an inlet, a riser having a riser opening, and a liquid outlet positioned between the bottom end and the riser opening. Further, a duct connects the engine to the processing vessel to flow the exhaust gases into the processing vessel. A secondary basin is positioned below the bottom end of the processing vessel. Also, a pipe connects the liquid outlet of the processing vessel to the secondary basin and is configured to flow liquid from the bottom end of the processing vessel into the secondary basin under force of gravity to prevent liquid from entering the riser opening.

Abstract: A multi-phase flow separation apparatus has a vessel having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and an enclosure separating the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The enclosure has an open bottom that extends below the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The open bottom of the enclosure has a plurality of distributed points of egress that are below the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The fluid inlet induces an inlet flow vector on an inflow of fluid. Each point of egress defines a flow path, that, when defined as the path of least resistance from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet while traversing the respective point of egress, includes a reversal of the inlet flow vector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are supersonic separation systems that can be used for the removal of CO2 from a mixed gas stream. Also disclosed are methods for the separation and subsequent collection of solidified CO2 from a gas stream.

Abstract: An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet.

Abstract: A combination filter and register for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes a register mounted in a structure and a filter. The register includes a plurality of parallel blades and a plurality of vane members, with a space defined between the two. The register does not have a dedicated access opening. The filter includes a pliable rectangular frame with a pliable filter material spanning it. The pliable filter material and pliable frame allow the filter to be inserted between two of the plurality of parallel blades, or between one of the parallel blades and an edge of the register, for placement of the filter into the space between the blades and the vanes without removing the register from the structure in which it is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food steamer. The food steamer comprises a food preparation chamber (2), a steam generator (3) communicating with the food preparation chamber (2) so that steam is able to flow from the steam generator (3) to the food preparation chamber (2), and a contaminant prevention means (8) configured to prevent the ingress of contaminants from the food preparation chamber (2) into the steam generator (3). The present invention also relates to an apparatus for preventing the ingress of contaminants from a food preparation chamber (2) into a steam generator (3) of a food steamer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for modifying the organoleptic properties of a beverage, such as wine in a bottle, said apparatus having a least one light-source, said light-source applying peak wavelengths at intensities and time durations optimal for modifying said beverage's organoleptic properties with a highly reflective inner surface, a translucent air flow baffle, a translucent liquid barrier, and a controlled oxygen concentration in the bottle headspace.

Abstract: Injecting machine includes a conveyor having a surface for conveying meat pieces in a forward direction; first and second injection heads consecutively arranged over the conveyor relative to the forward direction and with the second injection head installed at a higher level over the surface than the first injection head; a plurality of needles mounted on each injection head, each needle having a longitudinal inner passage, at least one inlet opening in communication with the inner passage and a plurality of outlet openings in communication with the inner passage; head driving device for alternately reciprocating the first and second injection heads between an upper position, enabling the meat pieces to pass, and a lower position, in which the lower needle portions are stuck into the meat pieces; and brine supplying device for supplying brine to the needles when the injection heads are in the lower position.

Abstract: A roll press apparatus performs press working on objects to be shaped and a sheet, on which the objects to be treated are disposed in a gap between first and second rolls that are disposed parallel to each other so as to face each other. Crown shapes of the first and second rolls include inclined areas that are inclined with respect to rotation axes of the first and second rolls. The roll press apparatus includes a roll moving unit that moves the first and second rolls in opposite directions along rotation axis directions of the first and second rolls.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roll-to-roll printing apparatus, which includes n support rollers arranged in an n-gonal shape (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 3), a looped pattern mask having a plurality of pattern sections passing through inner and outer surfaces thereof and disposed so as to interconnect the support rollers, a driver that rotates the pattern mask, a transfer unit having an unwinder and a rewinder of a printing target and a backup roller that is disposed between two of the support rollers adjacent to each other and outside the pattern mask and that supports the printing target transferred from the unwinder to the rewinder, a printing unit disposed inside the pattern mask and discharging ink toward the printing target supported on the backup roller, and a tension adjusting unit adjusting tension of the pattern mask.

Abstract: In general, in an aspect, an apparatus includes a body having a hollow ink refill chamber, a plate on a side of the body, the plate having a series of posts separating a series of hollow channels adjacent to the hollow ink refill chamber in the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refurbished cylinder roller and a process for refurbishing cylinder rollers for use in printing machines. More particularly, the present invention also relates to a process for refurbishing metallic gravure cylinder rollers by replacing the worn outer plating layers with an extruded and thermally cured electrically conductive polymer material, and thereafter electroplating new outer plating layers thereon, the new plating layers including a new printing image formed therein.

Abstract: A clean running flexographic relief image printing element and a method of making the same is described. The relief image printing element comprises (a) a backing layer; (b) a floor layer disposed on the backing layer and comprising a photopolymer containing a silicone monomer or silicone oil, wherein the cured floor layer has a surface energy of between about 18 to about 25 dynes/cm; (c) a cap layer disposed on the floor layer and comprising a photocurable composition that is capable of being imagewise exposed to actinic radiation to create a relief image therein, wherein the cap layer has a surface energy of between about 30 and about 40 dynes/cm; and (d) a removable cover sheet. The differential of surface energies between the floor layer and the cap layer increases how clean the plate will print over time.

Abstract: A printing plate cleaning apparatus may include a cleaning chamber configured to receive a printing plate to be cleaned, a nozzle supporter in the cleaning chamber, and/or a unified nozzle unit that includes a cleaning nozzle unit and a rinsing nozzle unit unified as a body and attached to the nozzle supporter. The cleaning nozzle unit may include a cleaner nozzle configured to inject cleaner to the printing plate and/or a first suction nozzle suctioning waste. The rinsing nozzle unit may include a rinsing liquid nozzle configured to inject rinsing liquid to the printing plate and/or a second suction nozzle suctioning the waste. A printing plate cleaning apparatus may include the cleaning chamber, a cleaning nozzle unit in the cleaning chamber, and/or a rinsing nozzle unit in the cleaning chamber. The cleaning and rinsing nozzle units may be configured to move together with each other in the cleaning chamber.

Abstract: A surface has a vacuum and a vacuum relief.

Abstract: In the invention, for a first sheet, regardless of the sheet size (width), a lateral registration detector is moved in a direction towards an edge face of the sheet from a home position to detect the edge face of the sheet. With lateral deviation in the sheet position corrected, punching is performed by a puncher. For the second and subsequent sheets, the lateral registration detector is moved in advance to near the edge face of the sheet with reference to the detected position of the sheet edge of the first sheet, and the edge face is detected at a given timing. With lateral deviation in the sheet position corrected, punching is performed by the puncher.

Abstract: A shotgun cartridge having a weighted wad for controlling the separation point between the wad and the shot load. The wad having a tail portion and a nose portion with the nose portion shifting the center of gravity of the wad axially forward away from the center of pressure compared to where the center of gravity would be if the nose portion was not weighted thereby controlling the shot load separation and enhancing the shot pattern.

Abstract: In a first method step for cleaning a ballast bed (8) of a track (9), the ballast (6) picked up from a bedding section (7) adjoining sleepers ends (30), after having been cleaned, is introduced underneath the track (9) immediately after the removal—carried out in a second method step—of the ballast (6) located underneath the sleepers.

Abstract: A track having a stopping means that can stop a puck member from descending an undesired distance. After stopping of the puck member, the user can relocate the puck member within a channel for continued downward movement within the channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive-in aid (5) for a conveying device (2) provided for transporting a vehicle to be treated in a transport direction (T) through a vehicle treatment system (1), having a lane (7) running in the transport direction (T) for tyres of the vehicle, a base plate (6) movable transversely to the transport direction (T) and two guide elements (8, 8?) converging at least partly above the movable base plate (6) in the transport direction (T), and a corresponding vehicle treatment system. The invention provides a drive-in aid and a vehicle treatment system which allow the tyres of the vehicle to be treated to be positioned without damage and centrally with respect to the desired lane of the conveying device and is characterised in that the guide elements (8, 8?) are movable to and fro between an approach position, in which they converge in the transport direction (T) and extend into the lane (7) and a drive-through position, in which they define the lane (7) laterally.

Abstract: A railway truck is disclosed for use with a locomotive. The railway truck may have a first axle with a first end and an opposing second end, and a second axle with a first end and an opposing second end. The railway truck may also have a plurality of wheels connected to each of the first and second axles, and an equalizer operatively supported by the first and second axles in a vertical direction. The railway truck may further have a frame, at least a first spring disposed vertically between the equalizer and the frame and configured to transfer vertical forces from the equalizer to the frame, and at least a second spring located on a side of the frame opposite the first frame and configured to transfer vertical forces from the frame to a bolster assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a corrosion inhibitor composition comprising: a carrier; at least one compound of formulae (II)-(VII) or a salt or quaternised derivative thereof: wherein R is C5-21 alkyl or alkenyl, preferably alkyl; each R1 is independently an optionally substituted group of formula —(CH2)nX wherein n is an integer from 1 to 6 and X is C(O)OZ or SO3Z and Z is H or a cation; and R? is C4-20 alkyl or alkenyl, preferably alkyl; and a quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

Abstract: A composition includes estolide esters of vegetable oil fatty acid alkyl esters where the vegetable oil has an unsaturation greater than 90 IV. The fatty acid alkyl esters include unsaturated and saturated fatty acid alkyl esters, and each unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester has greater than one estolide ester functionality.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bitumen emulsion in an amount from about 2% to about 10% by total weight of the bituminous composition, and aggregate in an amount from about 90% to about 99% by total weight of the bituminous composition, wherein the bituminous composition is at a temperature range of about 50° C. to about 140° C. The bitumen emulsion comprises hard bitumen in an amount from about 50% to about 75% by total weight of the bitumen emulsion, the hard bitumen being characterized by a penetration number of about 100 dmm or less at 25° C. as determined according to the AASHTO Method T49, and an emulsifier in an amount from about 0.05% to about 2% by total weight of the bitumen emulsion, the emulsifier having a Hildebrand solubility parameter of at least of about 19 (MPa)½. Also disclosed are the methods of producing and using such bituminous compositions.

Abstract: To realize an improved plateau region stress level in a composite material that includes a superelastic shape memory alloy as a matrix, the composite material is a composite material including a superelastic shape memory alloy as a matrix, with carbon nanomaterials dispersed in the matrix.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition comprises a polyfluoropolyether silane. The polyfluoropolyether silane and the surface treatment composition are produced by reacting a perfluoropolyether-containing compound and a hydrosilane in the pres-ence of a hydrosilylation catalyst and an isomer reducing agent.

Abstract: The invention solves the problem of the manner of obtainment of mass for production of shaped construction elements. The manner consists of the fact, that in the mechanical mixer a ceramic granulate is placed, preferably in the form of pearlite and is soaked, preferably with water until complete soaking of the granulate and is mixed with the binding agent until obtainment of the situation, where each loose grain (1) of the granulate is coated with a layer of moist binding agent, creating a coating (2) around the grain. Priorly prepared moulds are filled with the obtained mass. The mass for production of shaped construction elements consists of 15-25% of bond weight, preferably in the form of pearlite, 35-45% of binding agent weight, preferably in the form of plaster with improved resistance parameters and 35-45% of water weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of controlling crystal form of Alite in Portland cement clinker, wherein the said Portland cement clinker is thermally treated in order to change the crystal form of Alite in Portland cement clinker, so as to improve performance of resulting Portland cement clinker. The said process of present invention is easy and feasible.

Abstract: A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided.

Abstract: A generation section, a first output section, a lock control section and a second output section. The cashbox apparatus includes a storage unit configured to receive a currency storage tool for storing currency, a door configured to open and close the storage unit, a locking device configured to lock and unlock the door, a detection section configured to detect the status of the door and an input section configured to input a first personal identification information. The generation section generates a second personal identification information. The first output section outputs the second personal identification information generated by the generation section. The lock control section enables the locking device to unlock if the second personal identification information generated by the generation section matches with the first personal identification information input by the input section. The second output section outputs the detection result of the detection section.