Abstract: A method for making a thermally stable cutting element may include forming an acid mixture containing two different acid species by combining an acid solution and at least one acid-forming compound, wherein the at least one acid-forming compound is provided in solid form, and wherein the at least one acid-forming compound produces an acid that is different than the acid solution; treating at least a portion of a sintered diamond body by placing the sintered diamond body in the acid mixture, wherein the sintered diamond body comprises: a matrix phase of bonded-together diamond grains; a plurality of interstitial regions dispersed within the matrix phase; and a metal material disposed within a plurality of the interstitial regions; wherein the treating removes the metal material from at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions; and removing the sintered diamond body from the acid mixture after a predetermined length of time, wherein at least a portion of the diamond body removed from the acid mi

Abstract: An abrasive article includes a substrate comprising an elongated body, a tacking layer comprising tin overlying the substrate, and a first type of abrasive particle comprising an agglomerated particle overlying the tacking layer.

Abstract: A coated abrasive product that includes a polymer binder comprising a co-polyester having a bisphenol moiety in the backbone of the co-polyester. The coated abrasive product is capable of finishing coated surfaces and repairing defects in coated surfaces, including surfaces coated with automotive primers, paints, clear coats, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an abrasive compact comprising a mass of diamond particles and a silicon containing binder phase wherein the diamond particles are present in an amount less than 75 volume % and the binder phase contains less than 2 volume % unreacted (elemental) silicon. The invention further relates to a method of producing an abrasive compact including the steps of forming a feed diamond powder into a diamond preform, interposing a separating mechanism between the diamond preform and a silicon infiltrant source, heating the diamond preform and silicon infiltrant source until the infiltrant is molten and the preform and infiltrant are isothermal and allowing infiltration from the molten silicon infiltrant source to occur into the diamond preform.

Abstract: An abrasive article including a bonded abrasive body having abrasive particles contained within a bond material, the bond material including a vitreous material formed from a mixture having aluminum oxide (Al2O3), bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), and boron oxide (B2O3), and wherein the mixture includes an amount (wt %) of aluminum oxide less than an amount (wt %) of bismuth oxide and the amount (wt %) of aluminum oxide is less than an amount (wt %) of boron oxide.

Abstract: An abrasive article includes a bonded abrasive body having abrasive particles contained within a bond material. The bonded abrasive body may include an abrasive particle-to-bond material interfacial modulus of elasticity (MOE) of at least about 225 GPa. The bonded abrasive body may be configured to grind a workpiece comprising metal at a speed of less than about 60 m/s.

Abstract: A shaped abrasive particle including a body having a length (l), a width (w), and a height (hi), wherein the height is at least about 28% of the width, and a percent flashing (f) of at least about 10% and not greater than about 45% for a total side area of the body.

Abstract: A composite part comprises (a) a cutting element which comprises super-hard cutting table and a substrate and (b) a metal or alloy layer. Respective first surfaces of the superhard cutting table and the substrate are joined to each other, and the metal or alloy layer is located adjacent to second surfaces of the cutting table and the substrate so as to surround the joined first surfaces of the cutting table and the substrate. The metal or alloy layer and the second surfaces of one or both of the cutting table and substrate are co-operatively shaped substantially to prevent relative movement therebetween. The metal or alloy layer may be used to secure the cutting element within a tool body, and advantageously provides a convenient means to effect that securement, while simultaneously protecting the join between the superhard cutting table and the substrate during the process of securement of the cutting element to the tool body.

Abstract: A cubic boron nitride (cBN) crystal or plurality of crystals containing a chloride salt compound including an alkali metal or an alkali earth metal. For example, the chloride salt compound may be selected from potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, lithium chloride, calcium chloride or sodium chloride. The crystal or crystals may have a relatively rough surface texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover assembly including a frame including at least one inflatable portion. At least one cover is supported by the frame to define a chamber. Adjustment means is provided for adjusting the air conditions (e.g. pressure or oxygen content) of the pressure chamber.

Abstract: Construction systems for erecting building structures comprise a plurality of prefabricated interconnectable modular building units, each unit comprising framing members and a plurality of nodes, each node situated for selective interconnection with other units, the nodes and the exterior dimensions of the frame conforming to ISO shipping standards such that each unit is transportable using the ISO intermodal transportation system, and such that when the units are interconnected, a building structure is formed, each unit never before having been used as a container for transporting products unrelated to the system for modular building construction. The modular units are assembled at a remote location, and are there constructed to a semi-finished state, following which the semi-finished modular units are transported from the remote location to the job site, where they are secured to form the structure being erected, and the semi-finished modular units are thereafter constructed to a finished state.

Abstract: A modular strake for reducing the effects of wind on utility structures is disclosed. The strake is comprised of individual fin sections that may easily be attached to a utility structure, preferably in a triple helix pattern. The modular strakes may be installed on a utility structure after is has been placed into service.

Abstract: A deterrent device can include an elongated base having upper and lower raised portions and a plurality of spikes coupled thereto. The spikes can each be configured to extend from the base such that such that the spikes alternate on each side of the base between a lower-angled spike and an upper-angled spike. The base can further include first and second wings that each has a width that is at least twice a width of the base.

Abstract: Novel joint devices and systems are disclosed. In one aspect, a joint member for an exterior floor covering can include a body portion, at least one tongue portion extending from the body portion, and at least one opening extending through the body portion.

Abstract: Novel devices, systems, and methods for providing exterior flooring that can be installed over existing exterior surfaces, such as surfaces of an outdoor deck, are provided herein. In some aspects, a joint device or joint member for an exterior floor covering can include a body portion and at least one tongue portion extending from the body portion. The joint device can be adapted to connect adjacent floor panels and secure the floor panels to an underlying surface. The joint device can, but is not required to pass liquid therebetween. The joint device and adjacent floor panels can be made of water resistant materials. The joint device can further include an optional opening adapted to receive an attachment member for attaching portions of the joint member to an underlying surface.

Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a solar power unit comprising a frame, configured to be integrated into a building structure, for supporting a solar panel, the solar panel for generating a power signal, and a front cover for securing the solar panel to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for constructing walls using blocks equipped with coupling means, comprising blocks having: ridges that fit into grooves, bases that fit into channels, cavities for the flow of adhesive, notches in which ducts for installations are located, perforations for reinforcing the wall with post-tensioned cable or rebar, provisions for building frames for doors or windows, and tunnels for housing piers, among other elements, which together allow a wall to be constructed without skilled labor, saving materials and reducing construction time.

Abstract: A partition device capable of receiving power from an external power supply unit includes a panel assembly and a power coupling mechanism. The panel assembly includes an electric panel unit. The power coupling mechanism is for coupling electrically the panel assembly to the external power supply unit and includes first and second conducting units coupled electrically to the external power supply unit and the electric panel unit, respectively. The first and second conducting units are capable of establishing contact with each other so as to make electrical connection between the external power supply unit and the electric panel unit.

Abstract: Lath assembly for a sidewall finishing of a floor or ceiling comprising a pair of a first and second lath. The lath assembly further comprises a connector for connecting the first ends of the pair of laths to each other. The connector comprises two key members which are arranged to be inserted into respective keyways of the laths to be connected. By inserting the key members into the keyways, the laths are brought into an assembled condition. Each keyway of the combination of laths comprises an integrally formed lath stopper and each key member comprises an integrally formed key stopper. The key stopper is in an assembled condition in form closure with the lath stopper to lock the connector in the longitudinal direction to the lath. Advantageously, the engagement of the key stopper with the lath stopper provides a secure lockage of the connector to the lath in length direction.

Abstract: A variety of roof mount sealing assemblies are disclosed. The roof mount sealing assemblies allow a user to mount rails for solar panels, signs, satellite dish or any other desired item on the roof and have the mounting location sealed against water. The roof mount sealing assemblies has a body with a recess for a flexible washer, which is attached to a bolt body (or formed with the bolt body) and threaded either down in a base plate or directly into the roof. The bolt body and body form a double stud assembly, which also holds a flashing onto the roof to provide further water proofing.

Abstract: An insulation system and method of insulation suitable for thermally insulating commercial buildings without the need to modify the building being insulated during installation of the insulation system. The insulation system includes a plurality of boards, at least two rails secured to supporting members of the building and adapted to secure opposite ends of each of the boards between the supporting members, and a plurality of trim pieces between adjacent boards and adapted to connect the adjacent boards.

Abstract: A building structure includes a framework of: (a) metal studs having walls that define an interior channel; (b) a cellular backing material extending lengthwise within the interior channel of at least a portion of the metal studs; (c) a thermally insulating layer extending over multiple metal studs; (d) fasteners extending through the thermally insulating layer, through a wall of a metal stud and into the cellular backing material within the interior channel of the metal stud; and (e) a cladding attached to the framework of metal studs by means of the fasteners.

Abstract: An insulation system includes a panel having a major surface, a layer of fibrous insulating material and at least one securing clip affixed to the panel and securing the insulation layer to the major surface. Each clip includes first and second connectors. Each connector includes a head, two diametrically-opposed resilient latching elements projecting from the head and a first locking shoulder extending at least partially between the latching elements. Each latching element includes a latching shoulder adjacent a distal end opposite the head.

Abstract: A building cover element is described with at least one, preferably stationary arranged fastening device, which comprises an exterior section aligned to the exterior of a building to be provided with the building cover element, comprising at least one film element, which shows an exterior film layer to be arranged at the exterior of the building and anchored with an edge section at the fastening device, and with at least one thermally insulating element. The thermally insulating element is arranged with a first section at the exterior section of the fastening device and with at least one second section resting on the edge section of the exterior film layer of at least one film element.

Abstract: The instant invention provides stay in place molds for the construction of concrete structures comprising two boards or panels held together by a series of holding units that are fastened only to the interior surfaces of the cement panels by fastening means that are kept inside of the width of said panels. The holding units are selectively distributed at the internal cavity of the molds and are designed by a main cylindrical body having at least two internal ring units inside and two supporting plates at each one of the extremes of the main cylindrical body. The external, flat surface of the plates is permanently fastened only to the internal surface of the cement boards, thus forming strong stay in place construction molds having smooth external surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, e.g., a bracket, configured for reception of vessels, such as plastic bottles which have been cut in a way which makes them useful upon assembly, as roofing construction elements. The roofing elements, the roofing structures which result and kits for manufacturing these structures, are all features of the invention.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel.

Abstract: A deck assembly uses plurality of joists preferably formed from metal located side by side and each having a web portion and a deck portion Integrally formed with the web portion. The deck portion extends laterally from the web portion and the joists are spaced from one another such that the deck portions from a continuous deck surface with the joists being connected to one another.

Abstract: A first structural member and a second structural member meet at a joint of a truss triangular unit. A bridge plate includes a central portion that spans across the joint. The bridge plate includes a first peripheral portion extending from the central portion in a direction of the first structural member and a second peripheral portion extending from the central portion in a direction of the second structural member. Each peripheral portion includes a slot and a first opening. A stirrup plate is provided for each peripheral portion. Each stirrup plate includes an interlocking mounting flange having an extending tab member received by the slot and a second opening aligned with the first opening. A mounting device extends through the aligned first and second openings to secure the stirrup plate and bridge plate to the underlying structural member.

Abstract: A framing construction system is provided that may comprise a cable protecting plate comprising non-metallic material, an upper convex surface, a lower concave surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a first end, and a second end; an opening provided in wallboard; wherein the protecting plate is substantially rectangular in shape and inserted within the opening in the wallboard, with the lower concave surface being placed over a service line positioned across a structural support to prevent typical fasteners from penetrating the service line; and wherein the protecting plate is pivoted around the structural support and the upper convex surface of the protecting plate resting against an inside surface of the wallboard to secure by tension the protecting plate in the opening in the wallboard.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a blast resistant building element having a compressed polymeric foamed core, the element including an internal track having an internal track web integrally connected to a pair of spaced apart and outwardly extending internal track sidewalls so as to define a first generally U-shaped profile, a surrounding track having a surrounding track web integrally connected to a pair of spaced apart and outwardly extending surrounding track sidewalls so as to define a second generally U-shaped profile and a compressed polymeric foamed core disposed within the internal track, wherein the compressed polymeric foamed core exerts a force against a portion of internal surfaces of the internal track and surrounding track.

Abstract: Assembly for temporarily attaching a vertical masonry guide to an inner leaf of a cavity wall during laying of the bricks of an outer leaf of a cavity wall, comprising an inner leaf attaching part for attaching the assembly to the inner leaf, a masonry guide attaching part for attaching the assembly to the masonry guide, and a connecting part for mutually connecting the inner leaf attaching part and the masonry guide attaching part.

Abstract: A container sealing apparatus is provided, comprising a sealing tool having a lower tool half (6) and an upper tool half (6a); a feed lane (3) for transferring one or more containers to and away from means for transferring containers on to the lower tool half of the sealing tool; and a lifting mechanism for moving the lower tool half towards the upper tool half. The container sealing apparatus also comprises an elongate container guide (5) extending along the feed lane and sealing tool to laterally locate containers as they are transported along the feed lane and sealing tool, and control apparatus (2) adapted to adjust the lateral position of at least the part of said container guide extending along said feed lane.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus utilizing a high pressure food package involving filling a cup with a quantity of food product chosen so as to be capable of absorbing sufficient CO2 to produce effervescence easily detectable by a person later removing and consuming the food product, introducing CO2 into the cup, closing the lid, pressurizing the interior space with CO2 and generating sufficient effervescence in the food product, applying an anti-tamper feature to the closed cup, allowing the internal pressure of CO2 to increase and stabilize, transporting and holding the package for retail sale, providing means for a consumer to depressurize the package before removing the lid, and providing means for a consumer to hold the cup in one hand and twist off the lid with another hand, and to use fingers of one hand to remove the carbonated food product from the cup.

Abstract: A method for inactivation or removal of coagulation factors FII, FVII, FVIIa, FIX, FIXa, FX, FXI and FXIa in or from protein containing solutions obtained from blood, blood plasma, plasma fractions or by recombinant means wherein the protein containing solution is contacted with an organic acid or its salt while being stirred.

Abstract: A sole for the foot of an animal, where the sole is constructed such that during use it maintains a stable and unchanged position between the foot and the sole independent of the surface and independent of whether the foot is loaded during the down step or unloaded during the up step, and furthermore where the sole, when in use, forms a natural and dynamic bio-mechanical anatomical chamber which takes up frictional forces that arise between sole and foot in a self-adjusting way in relation to the forces that are applied. The sole has damping and energy control of forces caused by internal and external influencing factors, i.e., the animal's foot and the surface on which the sole is used, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device for filtering a gas flow that is loaded with aerosols and/or gaseous radioactive iodine including a housing that is closed fluid tight, including at least one raw gas inlet, a clean gas outlet, at least one filter element including a filter medium, the filter element is arranged in the housing so that a gas flow to be filtered moves from the at least one raw gas inlet to the clean gas outlet only through the filter element, at least one tubular element penetrating the housing from a first pass-through cross-section to a second pass through cross-section which is arranged in vertical direction above the first pass through cross-section, so that an entire inner cavity of the tubular element is exclusively in contact with an ambient fluid surrounding the filter device.

Abstract: A ride-on mower with a mower unit attached to a frame unit includes a headlight housing extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle body over the width of the frame unit and fixed to the frame unit forwardly of a front end of the mower deck. A right and left pair of headlight units are housed in the headlight housing. Light passage portions are formed in opposite end portions of the headlight housing for directing light coming from each of the headlight unit to the side and/or to the rear toward a direction of the front end of the mower deck.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for lateral displacement including has a fastening device configured to be fastened to a pulling vehicle, a frame, an implement to be fastened to the frame, a hingeable drawbar, and an actuator provided between the frame and the drawbar, in order to move The actuator moves the frame between at least a transport position behind the fastening device and an operative position laterally of the fastening device, wherein. A telescopic drive shaft is situated between the fastening device and the implement, wherein a first shaft end of the shaft is connected to the fastening device and a second shaft end of the shaft is connected to the implement. The agricultural machine further has a steering device which is configured to direct the first shaft part of the telescopic drive shaft substantially to the second shaft end of the telescopic drive shaft.

Abstract: A turbomachine is provided and includes a combustor in which a first compressed air is combustible along with fuel and which is receptive of water. The water is provided to the combustor subsequent to the water being used to cool a second compressed air, and the water is used to cool the second compressed air prior to the second compressed air being used to atomize the fuel.

Abstract: A rocket having a motor with a user adjustable thrust is provided. The rocket includes a main cylinder containing a rocket propellant, the propellant configured to generate gas during operation and one or more nozzles arranged to direct the gas in a first direction.

Abstract: A system and method includes a thrust system; a generator for providing electric power to at least one electromechanical actuator of the thrust system; a turbine for driving the generator; a speed control valve for metering propellant to the turbine; and a gear assembly for connecting the turbine, the generator, and the speed control valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reducing agent metering system for injection of a reducing agent into the exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine for selective catalytic reduction, the metering system being connected/connectable to a reducing agent tank from which the reducing agent is taken and delivered by means of a delivery pump via a delivery line (1) and is introduced into the exhaust gas flow of the internal combustion engine via at least one nozzle, a Venturi tube (2) being integrated into the delivery line (1) and having a branch (3) which discharges into the nozzle, at the outlet (4) of the Venturi tube (2) there being an openable shutoff element so that with the shutoff element opened the reducing agent which is located in the nozzle and the branch (3) is intaken as a suction medium into the Venturi tube (2) and is carried away via the outlet (4).

Abstract: A method of purifying NOX contained in exhaust gas, the method including a first NOX purification method and a second NOX purification method, wherein the first NOX purification method and the second NOX purification method include injecting hydrocarbons into an exhaust gas passage at predetermined feed intervals, wherein in the first method, the injected hydrocarbons are partially oxidized and an air-fuel ratio flowing into an exhaust purification catalyst is lean, and in the second method, the injection of the hydrocarbons occurs at intervals longer than the predetermined feed intervals in the first method, and an air-fuel ratio is switched from lean to rich.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection nozzle (1) for injection of a reducing agent into an exhaust gas system (2) of an internal combustion engine for selective catalytic reduction, especially for atomization by means of compressed air or propellant gas, the nozzle (1) having at least one outlet opening, the nozzle (1) upstream of the outlet opening having a variable volume (8) which after completion of injection of the liquid is increased in order to draw gas from the vicinity (2) through the outlet opening into the nozzle (1).

Abstract: A method includes providing an exhaust stream for an internal combustion engine, where the exhaust stream is fluidly coupled to an aftertreatment component. The method includes optically determining an amount of an exhaust gas constituent in the exhaust stream. The method further includes modifying a model stored on a computer readable medium in response to the amount of the exhaust gas constituent. The model is an engine NOx generation model, a catalyst NOx storage model, a catalyst NOx conversion model, a catalyst NO to NO2 conversion model, a catalyst conversion efficiency model, an engine soot generation model, and/or a urea hydrolysis model.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying system for an internal combustion engine has a relatively simple construction and is capable of accurately calculating the amount of SOx deposited on a NOx catalyst. A CO2 sensor having a detection electrode containing BaCO3 is disposed in an intake pipe at a location downstream of a confluent portion. A catalyst SOx deposition amount is calculated according to an EGR rate and a sensor deposition amount, based on the fact that the relationship between the sensor deposition amount detected by the CO2 sensor and the catalyst SOx deposition amount is determined according to the EGR rate.

Abstract: A catalytic converter warm-up control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes a catalytic converter warm-up controller, a temperature parameter acquisition device, a warm-up control parameter setting device, and a motoring execution device. The catalytic converter warm-up controller is configured to execute warm-up control to warm up a catalytic converter of the hybrid vehicle for activating the catalytic converter upon start-up of an internal combustion engine provided in the hybrid vehicle. The warm-up control parameter setting device is configured to set warm-up control parameters used in the warm-up control in accordance with the temperature parameter acquired by the temperature parameter acquisition device. The motoring execution device is configured to execute motoring of the internal combustion engine by a first electric motor in a predetermined operation state. The catalytic converter warm-up controller is configured to execute the warm-up control in accordance with an execution state of the motoring.