Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for producing “Syngas” (1) from carbon based material comprising means for feeding (10) the material into the system (1), means for combustion of the material, adapted to produce Syngas, means for use (20) of the Syngas and means for extraction of the combustion residues, wherein the means for combustion of the material comprise: a sealed combustion chamber, with temperatures between 300 and 600° C., capable of decomposing the organic molecules of the carbon based material into a mixture of gases and into ash; a device for injection of gas (330) into the combustion chamber; a device for monitoring the quantity of gas introduced/to be introduced into the combustion chamber, capable of guaranteeing a correct sub-stoichiometric ratio for decomposition of the organic molecules.

Abstract: Present invention refers to a device and method for obtaining a mixture of hydrogen Hz and oxygen Oz through the activity of UV radiation on ice microcrystals. The device comprises a source of UV radiation (2); optical fibre (3) via which the UV radiation is directed from the source of the UV radiation (2) towards the chamber (10) containing the ice microcrystals subjected to the activity of the UV rays; internal chamber (6) in which water vapour is introduced via an injector, in which the internal chamber (6) is situated within the chamber (10) from which it is separated by longitudinal barriers (9); a rotating hollow cylinder (5) around whose perimeter fibres (4) are distributed, cooling device (7) that provides ice microcrystals on the fibres (4), where the cooling device (7) is placed within the rotating hollow cylinder (5) and the outflow (8) for the gaseous Oz and Hz towards the feeder.

Abstract: A method is provided for lowering a window pane that is lowered from a starting position by a defined distance by means of a window lifter in a motor vehicle door body after a state signal is received. The state signal is triggered by the actuation of a seatbelt buckle. By using the seatbelt buckle for the purposes of emitting the signal, the window panes are lowered by a defined distance only if the motor vehicle operator or other motor vehicle occupants want to exit the motor vehicle with a high degree of probability.

Abstract: A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having upper and lower rails, at least one fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the rails between a closed position and an opened position. The lower rail may comprise a unitarily formed rail having (i) a channel portion that extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and an opening and (ii) a cable guide formed at each end region of the channel portion. A carrier is at a lower portion of the movable window panel and is configured to move along the channel portion of the lower rail. The cable guides are configured to engage or receive a respective sheath of a cable assembly of a cable drive system, with a cable of the cable assembly being attached at the respective end of the carrier.

Abstract: A fenestration operation hardware assembly includes at least one latch mechanism and an operation hardware assembly configured for coupling with a panel slidable within a frame. The latch mechanism includes a latch bolt and a latch biasing element coupled with the latch bolt. An operator of the operation hardware assembly is remote from the latch mechanism and is coupled with the panel. The operator includes an operator interface feature movable between initial and operating positions. In the initial position the latch bolt is in a projecting position, and in the operating position the operator interface feature moves the latch bolt into one or more withdrawn positions. The operation hardware assembly includes a retention assembly for retaining the latch bolt in a withdrawn position.

Abstract: A fenestration operation hardware assembly includes latch mechanisms configured for coupling to respective top and bottom sashes, and a paddle member configured for coupling the latch mechanisms. The latch mechanisms include movable latch bolts, and at least one of the latch mechanisms includes an operator interface feature movable between at least initial and operating positions. In an initial position, the latch bolts are in respective projected positions, and the top and bottom panels are immobilized. In a first withdrawn position, at least one of the top and bottom panels is movable, and in a second withdrawn position, at least one of the top and bottom panels is tiltable. In an example, a top latch bolt is moved by the paddle member according to movement of the bottom latch bolt.

Abstract: A casement window opening control fall prevention device having an emergency escape release mechanism. The device includes a limit arm of selected length having a pivotal connection at a proximal end secured to the casement window frame and a roller at its distal end received and confined for travel in a track secured to the casement window sash. An outer limit stop is provided in the track and positioned to stop the roller at an outer sash opening limit position in the track to thereby prevent a child from falling through the window opening. An escape disengagement opening is provided in the track for escape through the window opening in an emergency. This escape disengagement opening is positioned outwardly in the track beyond the outer limit stop and is dimensioned to pass the roller to thereby disengage the roller from the track by forcing the roller beyond the outer limit stop and through the opening with hand manipulation of the limit arm.

Abstract: A window lifter is provided. The window lifter having: first and second guide rails; first and second sliders for driving a window, the first and second sliders being guided in translation by the first guide rail and the second guide rail, respectively; a cable system for driving the sliders along the first and second guide rails, the cable system comprising a cable extending between the first and second guide rails for connecting to corresponding ends of the first and second guide rails, respectively, the first guide rail comprising a holder for fastening the cable between the two corresponding ends of the first and second guide rails that the cable connects.

Abstract: A device for the operation of an electrical load is arranged in and/or on a movable transparent panel element. A supply and/or signal line is arranged between at least one energy source and the electrical load. The supply and/or signal line is arranged on a lever assembly, and can be guided by the lever assembly.

Abstract: A window balance assembly comprising an improved locking carrier mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism is actuated when the window sash is tilted. Cam surfaces on the receiver of the mechanism engage cam followers in the clamshell-type housing of the carrier forcing them apart outwardly to lock the carrier in the jamb channel of a window assembly and prevent movement of the carrier in the channel. The receiver incorporates two cams that engage two cam follower surfaces in the housing to improve the distribution of the locking forces of the carrier in the jamb channel. A dual-locking carrier expands in both the axial and lateral directions to contact both front and back surfaces and opposing side surfaces of the jamb channel.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a polishing layer of a polishing pad includes successively depositing a plurality of layers with a 3D printer, each layer of the plurality of polishing layers deposited by ejecting a pad material precursor from a nozzle and solidifying the pad material precursor to form a solidified pad material.

Abstract: A method of forming a thermally stable cutting element that includes disposing at least a portion of a polycrystalline abrasive body containing a catalyzing material to be leached into a leaching agent; and subjecting the polycrystalline abrasive object to an elevated temperature and pressure is disclosed. Thermally stable cutting elements and systems and other methods for forming thermally stable cutting elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coated abrasive product including green, unfired abrasive aggregates having a generally spheroidal or toroidal shape, the aggregates formed from a composition comprising abrasive grit particles and a nanoparticle binder, wherein the abrasive aggregates are dispersed within a polymer resin coating, and wherein the coated abrasive product is capable of polishing an optical component, including ophthalmic lenses without the need to apply an abrasive slurry.

Abstract: TiO2 based scrubbing granules, and methods of making and using such TiO2 based scrubbing granules are described. TiO2-based scrubbing granules include granulated TiO2 and about 0.5% to about 20% dry weight inorganic salt binder. Other TiO2 based scrubbing granules include unsintered granulated TiO2 and about 0.5% to about 20% dry weight inorganic salt binder. Inorganic salt binder include sodium aluminate. Methods of making TiO2 based scrubbing granules include i) combining TiO2 particles with inorganic salt binder to form TiO2-binder mixture comprising from about 0.5% to about 20% dry weight binder; ii) granulating the TiO2-binder mixture; and drying the granulated TiO2-binder mixture to form TiO2-based scrubbing granules.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a polishing composition capable of reducing scratches and particles of an object to be polished, after polishing. It is a method for producing a polishing composition including a step of filtering with a filtration filter a silica particle dispersion containing colloidal silica whose primary particles have an average particle diameter in a range of 1 to 100 nm, wherein the filtration filter includes diatomite cationized by use of a polyvalent amine compound having 9 to 200 cationic groups in the molecule.

Abstract: Method for producing zirconia-reinforced Al2O3 grains, including at least the following steps: inductively melting a starting mixture to form a eutectic melt made of alumina and zirconia; applying the eutectic melt as a thin layer material, the thin layer material being quenched; and removing the thin layer material. In this manner abrasive grains can be formed directly or the thin layer material can be classified when it is broken into abrasive grains, the grains are polycrystalline without amorphous glass phases as an alumina matrix having zirconia precipitations, and at least some of the zirconia precipitations can be formed in the nanoscale range.

Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond (PCD) material 10 comprising at least 88 volume percent and at most 99 volume percent diamond grains 12, the mean diamond grain contiguity being greater than 60.5 percent. The PCD material 10 is particularly but not exclusively for use in boring into the earth.

Abstract: A gutter insert for preventing the clogging of gutters and devices that are used for conducting a fluid to a desired location. The gutter insert can be connected end-to-end to produce a modular gutter insert having a desired length for placement in a gutter or like device. Closed ends on each segment of the modular gutter insert provide a plurality of internal screens for preventing debris from flowing towards downstream gutter downspouts and outlets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation well with hurricane-resistant function for a building comprising an inclined roof (11), intended to be adapted to said building in such a way as to extend over its entire height, communicating towards the exterior of the building at the peak of the roof, and having at least one lateral opening (3, 4) communicating with the inside volume of the building, characterised in that it further comprises a cap (5) which may be adjustable in height and/or removable at the top of the well.

Abstract: A building structure including a plurality of vertical elements extending from a ground surface with at least a first of the vertical elements connected to a second of the vertical elements by a coupling member, the coupling member includes a damping element for damping vibrations in the building structure resulting from relative movement between the first and second vertical elements due to lateral loads applied to the building structure. The damping element undergoes deformation due to the relative movement between the vertical elements causing the damping material to be activated in shear. At least one of a first and second fuse member is connected to at least one of first and second ends of the damping element respectively.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a connector assembly comprises: a connector; and a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; and a panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the panel; and a clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the extension of the engagement.

Abstract: A precision built staircase that includes a plurality of stringers that include a structural stringer, a decorative stringer and a winder stringer that are cut by a high precision machine, a universal skirt board, a plurality of risers with a pair of ends and a plurality of universal squares. The staircase also includes a plurality of winder treads wherein the stringers, the skirt board, the risers and the treads form a plurality of stairs, a recessed tread end cap, one or more cover joints and corner joints to cover a plurality of cuts, a decorative panel disposed on the back of staircase after the stairs are formed and a packaging box that stores a plurality of unassembled staircase components and that forms a cabinet or a closet when empty.

Abstract: A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing insulation for a wall panel, an embodiment of an insulated wall panel including a weather barrier, an insulating layer abutting the weather barrier, a moisture barrier abutting the insulating layer, and structural layer abutting the moisture barrier, and possibly a second insulating layer abutting the structural layer. The insulated wall panel may also include a plurality of nails, each nail having a head embedded in the insulating wall panel abutting the structural layer. A nail gun including a barrel with a toothed end or an end with an adjacent having a flat outer side may propel the nail into the insulating wall panel.

Abstract: A modular construction system used for reinforcing all shapes of foundation, pillars, isolated footings and anti-seismic separators intended for transpiring, heat-insulation variable-geometry formwork, including at least one guide plane for the vertical elements of such reinforcement and at least one supporting bracket for such plane, said bracket being suited to make it possible to install such guide plane relative to such transpiring, “disposable” heat-insulation formwork.

Abstract: The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes.

Abstract: A wood-fiberglass hybrid panel door featuring natural wood veneer permanently bonded to at least one side of a fiberglass door. The panel and the stile/rail portions of the fiberglass door skin for bonding wood veneers can be either one-piece compression molded construction or can be separately compression molded pieces joined together by mechanical or chemical methods. The two pieces of door skins are used to make a fiberglass door first. Wood veneer is then bonded to at least one side of the said fiberglass door through the use of a vacuum press. Wood raised molding or flush sticking is applied around the veneered panel to cover the veneer edges on the panel and/or stiles/rails. Wood raised molding or flush sticking is fixed to the door by mechanical or chemical methods.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for covering a gap between two floor elements having different flooring heights. A multi-purpose reducer for this purpose can include a foot configured to fit in a gap between adjacent floor elements, a first arm extending in a first direction from the foot, and a second arm extending in a second direction substantially perpendicularly from the foot. The first arm can define a first thickness, and the second arm defining a second thickness less than the first thickness. In addition, the first arm can include a lower surface that can be angled with respect to a plane perpendicular to the foot.

Abstract: A wall block includes two finished wall material layers attached to a frame where the tops of the wall blocks are configured to support other wall blocks. Exterior wall blocks for constructing exterior walls include an interior wall material layer and an exterior wall material layer. Interior wall blocks include interior wall material layers on both vertical sides of the frame. Walls are formed by stacking and gluing the prefabricated wall blocks and vertically aligning the wall blocks in an offset or in a vertical configuration to form a stack bond, running bond, or offset running bond wall configuration. The interior wall material layers and exterior wall material layers do not require further finishing after a wall is assembled thereby greatly reducing labor costs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface covering (100) comprising panels (200) and at least one extraneous locking element (300). The panels (200) are provided with respective longitudinal and transverse coupling means (400, 500) which are adapted to connect similar panels (200) at corresponding adjacent edges (211, 211?, 213, 213?). The transverse coupling means (500) are adapted to form a channel (501) in coupled condition which is adapted to receive the extraneous locking element (300). When inserted into the channel (501) formed by the transverse coupling means (500) of panels (200) in a first row (206), the extraneous locking element is adapted to extend at least partially into the groove (430) of an adjacent parallel panel in the second row (207), such that a lower surface (305) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with a lower lip contact portion (433), and the upper surface (307) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with an upper lip contact portion (437).

Abstract: Building panels each comprise an upper first element of solid wood fixed to a lower second element of solid wood. The first and the lower second element are of different wood species. The building panels are provided with a mechanical locking system which comprises a locking strip at a first edge of a first building panel. The locking strip is provided with a locking element configured to cooperate with a locking groove at a second edge of a second building panel for horizontal locking of the first and the second building panels when a tension force is applied. The fibre direction of the first and the lower second elements is essentially along the first and the second edges. The lower second element has about the same or higher moisture shrinkage value than the first element. The locking strip comprises material of the lower second element.

Abstract: A steel frame structure includes brackets connected to columns to allow the columns to be connected to a girder. Each bracket includes a U-shaped plate having a bottom plate, side plates extended upwardly perpendicularly from both ends of the bottom plate, and base plates extended outwardly from the side plates, a vertical plate welded perpendicularly to the center of the bottom plate of the U-shaped plate in such a manner as to be parallel to the side plates, and a horizontal plate welded to the top end of the vertical plate in such a manner as to be parallel to the bottom plate of the U-shaped plate. The girder has a generally U-shaped section.

Abstract: A transition structure for transitioning between two adjacent tower structures of a wind turbine is disclosed. The transition structure may include a plurality of vertical legs spaced apart from one another, a stub section positioned between an upper tower portion and a lower tower portion, a plurality of connecting members, each of the plurality of connecting members connecting one of the plurality of vertical legs to the stub section, and at least one torsion plate positioned between the plurality of vertical legs and the stub section.

Abstract: Corner joints and methods of forming such joints using hollow frame members are described. The corner joints are manufactured using corner keys inserted into the ends of the frame members. In addition to holding the frame members together, one or more capillary break members protrude from the corner key so that the one or more capillary break members are located between the assembled frame members and the corner key forming the corner joint.

Abstract: A dowel bracket is used for concrete wall or masonry wall construction. A rebar support bracket includes an elongated vertical member. The elongated vertical member has a first edge and an opposing second edge, where the first edge defines recesses. The rebar support bracket further includes a horizontal member projecting perpendicularly at a lower end of the elongated vertical member making an angled portion. The horizontal member has a planar surface that defines at least one mounting aperture provided to mount the rebar support bracket.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for installing a roof penetrating structure to a metal roof, the system comprising: a) a rail and closure structure adapted to be supported by adjacent rib elevations of said roof; b) a skylight adapted to be supported on the rail and closure structure; and c) a support member for sealing a cut away portion of the rib structure to divert water away from the rail and closure structure.

Abstract: A utility tower lifting apparatus and method for raising a lattice tower in addition to carried transmission cables without disturbing the tower foundation, disconnecting the cables, or requiring de-energization of the transmission lines.

Abstract: An arrangement for closing an opening in a vehicle and method for producing such an arrangement. In an arrangement for closing an opening in a vehicle, comprising a pane and an anti-shatter film attached to the pane, in the border region of the pane, the pane and the anti-shatter file are provided with a foam encapsulation. The foam encapsulation is arranged at least particularly spaced apart from an edge of the anti-shatter film, which edge is formed on the pane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pi truss structure. A pi truss structure, in which a bracing part is coupled to a coupling groove defined on the inside of each upper and lower pi parts, respectively, and wherein web members having two rows of the pi parts are disposed and coupled so as to face each other at a right angle within a plate-shaped flange member, and the coupling groove having a shape is defined inward in the lengthwise direction. Also, one side of each of the web members is disposed on the flange member, the other side being bent outward so as to form a reinforcing flange part. The coupling grooves of the upper and lower pi parts are disposed facing each other so as to couple coupling members to the coupling grooves, respectively. Also, the bracing part is coupled to the coupling members.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a plastic container, including a thin-walled container, includes an actuator and a base unit. The actuator may include a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of a container. The base unit includes a heating surface and may optionally include an insert. In an embodiment, the actuator may be configured to apply a force or pressure on a container to contact the base unit, the base unit may be configured to receive a base portion of the container, and the heating surface may be configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container. Embodiments of a method for providing a plastic container are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bagging assembly for bagging bales of fibrous material is disclosed. The bagging assembly incorporates a chute defining a channel for receiving a bale, which is pushed there between by a stuffing assembly. Aspects of the bagging assembly include raising a bale using a bale elevator to a higher elevation position so that the bale could be stuffed by the stuffing assembly and using a bag retrieving mechanism for retrieving a bag from a bag location for use in bagging the bale.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modularly constructed packaging device, comprising: a package feed (2) for feeding empty packages (20), a product feed (3) for feeding products (30, 40), a loading station (4), in which the products are packed into the empty package in order to provide a packaging container (21), and a cardboard-box discharge (5), which leads away the packaging container.

Abstract: A packaging system for individually packaging a succession of products, especially poultry, into bags, for example quad seal bags. The system comprises a packaging apparatus, a weighing apparatus and a printer. The weighing apparatus is located adjacent the packaging apparatus such that the weighed product is the next product to be packaged by the packaging apparatus. The printer prints information relating to the weight of the weighed product directly onto the packaging material for the weighed product, or onto a label for the weighed product. Since the product is weighed just before being packaged, it is ensured that the information printed onto a bag relates to the specific product in the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sterile filling comprises de-contaminating a needle penetrable surface of a device including a needle penetrable septum and a sealed chamber in fluid communication with the needle penetrable septum. A filling needle penetrates the needle penetrable septum, introduces substance through the filling needle and into the chamber and is, in turn, withdrawn from the septum. A liquid sealant is applied to the penetrated region of the septum. Radiation or energy is applied to the liquid sealant to cure the liquid sealant from a liquid phase to a solid phase.

Abstract: Containers and methods for disposing unused pharmaceutical product are disclosed. Each container (100, 200, 300) may include a container body (104, 204, 304) with an internal chamber (116, 216, 316) for storing pharmaceutical product, along with a cover (124, 224, 324) for selectively limiting access to the chamber (116, 216, 316). An encapsulation component (128, 228, 328) may be selectively disposable within the chamber (116, 216, 316), and may be operable to encapsulate the pharmaceutical product within the container (100, 200, 300). For instance, the encapsulation component (128, 228, 328) may melt and/or flow into contact with the pharmaceutical product and thereafter solidify to encapsulate the pharmaceutical product. The encapsulation component (128, 228, 328) may melt and thereafter solidify between the cover (124, 224, 324) and shell (104, 204, 304) to limit removal of the cover (124, 224, 324) from the shell (104, 204, 304).

Abstract: Apparatus and a process for dividing heat-shrinkable plastic film into different temperature regions within a shrink wrap oven including a movable platform; a cylindrical tube immovably mounted within the oven in the direction of movement of the platform and including a platform for supporting a portion of the heat-shrinkable plastic film and a slit running the length of said cylindrical tube; a package covered with heat shrinkable plastic film and including that portion of the heat-shrinkable plastic film resting on the platform adjacent the cylindrical tube; an electric fan mounted at the opposite end of the cylindrical tube containing the platform and sucking ambient air through the cylindrical tube to cool that portion of the heat-shrinkable plastic film as the heat-shrinkable plastic film is tightly shrunk around the package.

Abstract: A reclosable, multi-compartment package for storing foodstuff separately in at least two compartments which are combined upon opening is disclosed, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. The package also provides for mixing of the separated foodstuff upon opening of the package just prior to use. The opening of the package further includes a reclosable structure. Upon opening the package, the frangible seals are separated thus combining the at least two compartments into one compartment.

Abstract: A method of preparing goods for transport is disclosed. A covering for the goods is provided that includes a wrap portion removably carried by a storage rack and a cap portion removably attached to the wrap portion, wherein the cap portion includes an attachment member. A force transmission member is secured to the attachment member of the cap portion and the cap portion is removed from the wrap portion. The force transmission member is moved to position the cap portion atop the goods. The wrap portion is removed from the storage rack, wrapped about the goods, and secured to the cap portion.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for changing a volume are provided. The container has an initial height defined between a top end and a bottom end. The container has a first section, a second section and/or a third section. The second section of the container is insertable into the first section and/or the third section. The first section and/or the third section is insertable into the second section of the container. The container holds contents, as such, solids, liquids or gases. The container seals the contents from an environment external to the container. As the contents of the container are removed from the container, the environment may fill the container. The first section, the second section and/or the third section may move to change the volume of the container to remove the environment from the container.

Abstract: The invention provides for a recyclable and compostable package that includes a molded pulp hacking piece and a front or face card connected/interlocked to that. The backing piece is molded with a cavity to hold an article. The face card covers and protects the article, the cavity, and may cover most, if not all, of the backing piece. Each piece can comprise recycled paper, paperboard, molded pulp or some combination thereof.