Abstract: An aqueous paint formulation having an aqueous basecoat and an aqueous dispersion having an at least partially neutralized ethylene copolymer wax, wherein the ethylene copolymer wax contains as comonomers in copolymerized form (A) 12-40 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid of formula (I), (B) 60-88 wt % of ethylene, and (C) 0-10 wt % of a further comonomer; or the ethylene copolymer was contains as comonomers in copolymerized form (A?) 5-50 wt % of a comonomer of formula (II), (B?) 50-95 wt % of ethylene, and (C?) 0-20 wt % of a further comonomer; wherein the ethylene copolymer wax comprising the comonomers (A), (B), and optionally (C) has a molecular weight Mw of 10000 to 150000 g/mol, and the ethylene copolymer wax comprising the comonomers (A?), (B?), and optionally (C?) has a molecular weight Mw of 5000 to 40000 g/mol.

Abstract: Fresh concrete is treated with carbon dioxide prior to delivery to a product mold for forming concrete products. Carbon dioxide gas is directed through a manifold, which may be coupled to a feedbox or a hopper, upstream from the product mold. Treating the fresh concrete with the carbon dioxide gas while it is in a loose state prior to placement in the product mold may generally promote uniform and enhanced carbon dioxide uptake.

Abstract: A method can use the ashes of pet or human remains and combining them with natural materials and chemical stabilizers to form, under high pressure, strong building materials. These internment blocks can be formed in an unlimited variety of shapes and weights and can be used to build permanent structures. The ashes are forever protected from the elements and are in a final resting place as part of the memorial structure. The building blocks require zero perpetual care and can last up to or beyond 1000 years. The building blocks can be designed into a lasting memorial of the size and scope desired. In their final cured state, the building blocks can be as hard as stone and impervious to moisture.

Abstract: Plaster compositions including at least one cement having a first particle distribution and a first mode, at least one non-reactive fine aggregate having a second particle size distribution and a second mode, at least one non-reactive coarse aggregate having a third particle size distribution and a third mode, and an unmodified, hydrophilic, starch. The first mode is greater than the second mode and less than the third mode. The combination of cement, non-reactive fine and coarse aggregates and unmodified, hydrophilic, starch produces a plaster composition having favorable properties suitable for use in providing exposed aggregate finishes used in water reservoirs, pools, and stucco finishes.

Abstract: Sealant compositions comprising: a wellbore treatment fluid; a set modifier; and, a polymeric component that inhibits release of the set modifier; wherein exposure to ionizing radiation causes degradation of the polymeric component resulting in release of the set modifier and an increase in the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.

Abstract: A stand for an electronic device includes a front plate having a channel at a bottom edge thereof for accepting an edge of an electronic device therein, a back plate hingedly connected to the front plate, and a pair of arms extending from opposed sides of the front plate. The arms are adjustable so as to vary a distance between distal ends of the arms to accommodate the electronic device therebetween.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a pallet assembly configured to provide access to goods stacked thereon. The pallet assembly includes a base frame and an extensible frame coupled with the base frame. The extensible frame is configured to translate between a retracted orientation with respect to the base frame and an extended orientation with respect to the base frame.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. Two ends of the first transverse member are affixed to the first and second reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Two ends of the second transverse member are affixed to the third and fourth reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Therefore, the first and second transverse members enhance the rigidity of the reinforcement frame to support two transverse sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. Two ends of the first transverse member are affixed to the first and second reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Two ends of the second transverse member are affixed to the third and fourth reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Therefore, the first and second transverse members enhance the rigidity of the reinforcement frame to support two transverse sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments provide for a gun safe including a housing having an interior cavity. A lid is hingedly attached to the housing. The lid is moveable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the lid closes the interior cavity. An electronic latch is operable to retain the lid in the closed position and release the lid to the open position when the electronic latch is operated. A holster is positioned on the interior surface of the lid. The holster is configured to retain a gun so that the gun is housed in the interior cavity when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of operating a boiler system that includes an oxy-fuel boiler in which an oxygen stream and a fuel stream are combusted to generate a flue gas stream. An air separation unit produces the oxygen stream for the oxy-fuel boiler. A gas processing unit cleans and compresses at least a portion of the flue gas stream generated in the oxy-fuel boiler producing a pressurized carbon dioxide stream. The method includes operating the boiler system, at least for a period of time, in a recirculation mode, during which a carbon dioxide stream from a CO2 compression unit within the gas processing unit is evaporated in the air separation unit and forwarded as a stream to the gas processing unit. The present disclosure further relates to a boiler system for an oxy-fuel process as well as to a power plant comprising such a system. The present disclosure also relates to the use of a carbon dioxide containing stream as a refrigerant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible biodegradable package for flower bulbs for holding, storing, transporting and direct planting into the ground a plurality of flower bulbs, wherein said plurality of flower bulbs is placed between a flexible top layer of material comprising biodegradable fibers and a flexible bottom layer of material of material comprising biodegradable fibers, wherein said flower bulbs are separated by inter-bulb areas effected by a pre-selected inter-bulb distance, the bulbs being in a fixed position and a preferred planting orientation, said top layer being glued to the bottom layer at the inter-bulb areas and at the periphery of said layers. The invention also relates to methods of use and manufacturing of the package.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a planter assembly to be driven by a single-point hitch machine. The planter assembly includes a coupler having a first end coupled to the hitch and a second end coupled to a tool bar via a coupler plate. The coupler plate includes a plurality of defined openings for adjustably coupling the tool bar to the coupler. A frame is coupled to the tool bar and a swing arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing arm is pivotable between a first position and a second position. A wheel is coupled to the swing arm and a final drive sprocket is coupled to the frame. The final drive sprocket is engaged with a drive chain when the swing arm is in the first position and disengaged from the drive chain when the swing arm is in the second position.

Abstract: Compositions for modulating plant growth, seed germination and soil borne diseases comprising anthraquinone derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: A device includes a processor and a memory. The memory is configured to store a plurality of group information pieces, the number of thread colors to be used in embroidery sewing and computer-readable instructions. Each of the group information pieces is associated with one more thread colors among a plurality of thread colors. The computer-readable instructions cause the processor, when executed, to perform processes that includes acquiring image data including pixels, replacing a color of each of the pixels with a thread color from the thread colors, calculating a frequency of using each of the thread colors, selecting, until the number of thread colors selected from the thread colors is equal the number of thread colors to be used stored in the memory, one thread color from each of the group information pieces sequentially, based on the group information pieces stored in the memory and on the calculated frequency.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a feed portion, a detection portion configured to detect ultrasonic waves, a processor and a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions cause the processor to perform processes that includes identifying a first position based on the ultrasonic waves, calculating a first distance based on the first position, causing the feed portion to feed the work cloth in accordance with first data, identifying a second position based on the ultrasonic waves after the feed portion has fed the work cloth in accordance with the first data, calculating as third distance based on the first distance and the second position, calculating a feed efficiency of the feed portion, correcting a fourth distance to a fifth distance based on the feed efficiency, and causing the feed portion to feed the work cloth in accordance with second data for feeding the work cloth over the fifth distance.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a bed, a sewing machine motor, a drive shaft, a needle bar moved up and down by the rotation of the drive shaft, a first feed mechanism can move the sewing object by making contact from below, a maximum value of the unit feed amount for the first feed mechanism being less than a specified length that is the length of a basting stitch, a second feed mechanism can move the sewing object by making contact from above, a maximum value of the unit feed amount for the second feed mechanism being not less than the specified length, and a control device controls the first feed mechanism such that the first feed mechanism does not move the sewing object and controls the second feed mechanism such that the second feed mechanism moves the sewing object with the specified length being defined as the unit feed amount.

Abstract: A fleet of autonomous sailing vessels that are equipped with monitoring and communication equipment for reporting environmental and other conditions. For optimal stability, the autonomous sailing vessels are multi-hulled vessels (catamarans) with self-righting capabilities. Each sailing vessel sends and receives information via one or more satellite links, using solar power to power the communications equipment as well as the monitoring equipment. Each sailing vessel includes an auto-sailtrim system to maintain a desired attack angle with the wind, and electric propulsion for use as required to maintain a desired heading. A modular design is used to support mission-specific payloads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for recovering a submarine vehicle. The submarine vehicle is pulled by a rope and hauled by means of the rope and a recovery ramp from the body of water on board a ship or onto land. The system comprises the recovery ramp and a wave equalization ramp. The wave compensation ramp can be rotated relative to the recovery ramp about a swivel axis S and is supported by a floating body. The watercraft is picked up by means of the recovery ramp. The wave compensation ramp is hauled together with the picked-up submarine vehicle by means of the recovery ramp. The invention permits the recovery of a submarine vehicle, even in moderate or heavy seas, with less risk of damage to the submarine vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed in one side within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in the other side within the hull.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed in a central portion within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in both sides of the power generator room.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed respectively in both ends within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in a central portion within the hull.

Abstract: This underwater vehicle for cleaning submerged surfaces comprises a chassis and at least one brush for cleaning the surface to be cleaned, rotationally driven by a motor about an axis of rotation of this brush, the brush being able to move, with respect to a fixed part of the vehicle, in a translational movement along its axis of rotation in such a way that it can be pressed firmly against the surface to be cleaned under the effect of a vacuum created by the rotation of the brush, the brush comprising a rotation shaft inserted into a sleeve that rotates as one with the brush and rotationally driven by a drive system, the brush rotating as one with the sleeve because of fingers fixed to the sleeve and inserted into holes of the brush with the possibility of sliding parallel to the axis of rotation of the brush.

Abstract: Provided is an arctic drill ship an arctic drill ship which includes a weather tight structure protecting a drill floor from air, and a side strake supporting the weather tight structure around a drilling work area. It is possible to economically and easily manufacture the weather tight structure which minimizes the influence of outside air on the drilling operation in the polar regions, and it is possible to efficiently support the hull longitudinal strength and the weather tight structure with the use of the side strake structure solely. Therefore, a structure which may cause a disturbance in the drilling work area is minimized, and it is unnecessary to install a separate structural reinforcement member for a drilling workspace in the polar regions. In addition, the drilling workspace in the polar regions can be effectively ensured, and a spatial limitation in an upper portion of a moonpool can be solved.

Abstract: A submarine is designed for combating oil when submerged. The submarine includes a snout (14, 36) which is conduit-connected to a conduit leading into the submarine. The snout (14, 36) is part of an oil suction device and/or part of a device for bringing out an oil decomposition substance. The snout (14) may be designed in a rigid manner and be pivotable from a position between a pressure hull (6) of the submarine and an outer hull (10) forming an upper deck (12) of the submarine, into a position outside the outer hull (10). The snout (36) may also be designed in a flexible manner, wherein the snout (36) is fastened in a section adjacent to a free end, on an ROV (40).

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the improved secondary navigation station of the invention comprises a horizontal surface which is suspended above the watercraft by a structural system usually comprised of aluminum tubing or equivalent, which horizontal surface may further comprise a navigation station, a seat structure, and a horizontally sliding cover, which, when it is closed position, operates in concert with said horizontal surface to create a solid weatherproof surface, but when open, allows the user or operator of the watercraft to mount a series of steps such that the user or operator of the watercraft is able to navigate the craft from an elevated position from a standing, leaning, or sitting position. The invention allows for an elevated navigation station and elevated positioning for sighting use for fishing and navigation while maintaining a low center of gravity of the watercraft.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to earthquake detectors, and specifically to the use of a plurality of vertically and/or horizontally fixed-position acoustic elements, such as tubular bells or chimes radially disposed in spaced-apart relationship around their own striker pendulum to emit sounds audible to a human in the event of an earthquake. In one embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a combination vertically- and horizontally-oriented earthquake detection system comprising: a frame structure, one or more vertical acoustic units, and one or more horizontal acoustic units. The acoustic units employ a plurality of acoustic elements radially disposed (either in horizontally or vertically) about a pendulum striker device. Other embodiments include a vertically-oriented earthquake detection system employing only vertical acoustic units, and a horizontally-oriented system employing only horizontal acoustic units.

Abstract: A meter has a background board, a pointer, a driving source, and a cover member. The driving source rotates the pointer. The pointer points an indicator to show a value of a variable. The background board is disposed behind the pointer. The cover member is disposed on a front side to the pointer. The cover member is transparent and is disposed between the pointer and a viewer. The indicator is formed on the cover member. As a result, the indicators can be placed on the near side than both the pointer and the background board. It is possible to provide an easy-to-read indicator and a perspective, three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A meter has a pointer which points indicators to show a vehicle status value. The meter has a light source to illuminate the pointer. The light source is disposed to be rotatable with the pointer. The meter has an electromagnetic power supplying device having a primary module and a secondary module. The primary module provides a stationary transmitter module which generates radio frequency electromagnetic field. The secondary module provides a movable receiver module which induces electric power by receiving the radio frequency electromagnetic field generated by the primary module. The secondary module supplies power to the light source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production of C-plane single crystal sapphire is disclosed. The method and apparatus may use edge defined film-fed growth techniques for the production of single crystal material exhibiting low polycrystallinity and/or low dislocation density.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing an SiC single crystal includes a crucible for accommodating an Si—C solution and a seed shaft having a lower end surface where an SiC seed crystal (36) would be attached. The seed shaft includes an inner pipe that extends in a height direction of the crucible and has a first passage. An outer pipe accommodates the inner pipe and constitutes a second passage between itself and the inner pipe and has a bottom portion whose lower end surface covers a lower end opening of the outer pipe. One passage of the first and second passages serves as an introduction passage where coolant gas flows downward, and the other passage serves as a discharge passage where coolant gas flows upward. A region inside the pipe that constitutes the introduction passage is to be overlapped by a region of not less than 60% of the SiC seed crystal.

Abstract: A region of an SiC solution in the vicinity of an SiC seed crystal is cooled while suppressing the temperature variation in a peripheral region of the SiC solution. An apparatus includes a seed shaft and a crucible for an SiC solution. The seed shaft has a lower end surface for attachment to an SiC seed crystal. The crucible comprises a main body, an intermediate cover, and a top cover. The main body includes a first cylindrical portion and a bottom portion at a lower end portion of the first cylindrical portion. The intermediate cover is within the first cylindrical portion and above the liquid level of the SiC solution in the main body. The intermediate cover has a first through hole for the seed shaft. The top cover is disposed above the intermediate cover and has a second through hole for the seed shaft to pass through.

Abstract: Reactor designs for use in ammonothermal growth of group-III nitride crystals. Internal heating is used to enhance and/or engineer fluid motion, gas mixing, and the ability to create solubility gradients within a vessel used for the ammonothermal growth of group-III nitride crystals. Novel baffle designs are used for control and improvement of continuous fluid motion within a vessel used for the ammonothermal growth of group-III nitride crystals.

Abstract: The method for fabricating a free-standing group III nitride plate (6) comprises the steps of growing at a growth temperature within a growth reactor (7) a first group III nitride layer (2) on a foreign growth substrate (1); growing at the growth temperature within the growth reactor (7) a second group III nitride layer (5) on the first group III nitride layer (2); and separating by laser lift-off the second group III nitride layer (5) from the growth substrate (1) so as to form a free-standing group III nitride plate (6). According to the present invention, the step of separating the second group III nitride layer (5) from the growth substrate (6) is performed at the growth temperature and within the growth reactor (7), and the method further comprises a step of treating the first group III nitride layer (1) by laser treatment at the growth temperature within the growth reactor (7) so as to provide stress relaxation areas (4) in the first group III nitride layer (2).

Abstract: A method of growing an n-type III-nitride-based epitaxial layer includes providing a substrate in an epitaxial growth reactor, forming a masking material coupled to a portion of a surface of the substrate, and flowing a first gas into the epitaxial growth reactor. The first gas includes a group III element and carbon. The method further comprises flowing a second gas into the epitaxial growth reactor. The second gas includes a group V element, and a molar ratio of the group V element to the group III element is at least 5,000. The method also includes growing the n-type III-nitride-based epitaxial layer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making sapphire glass, consisting of a layer of sapphire on glass. The sapphire layer, or crystalline Al2O3, is deposited on ordinary (soda-lime) glass via a textured MgO template.

Abstract: A flow inlet element for a chemical vapor deposition reactor is formed from a plurality of elongated tubular elements extending side-by-side with one another in a plane transverse to the upstream to downstream direction of the reactor. The tubular elements have inlets for ejecting gas in the downstream direction. A wafer carrier rotates around an upstream to downstream axis. The gas distribution elements may provide a pattern of gas distribution which is asymmetrical with respect to a medial plane extending through the axis.

Abstract: A solder joint may be used to attach components of an organic vapor jet printing device together with a fluid-tight seal that is capable of performance at high temperatures. The solder joint includes one or more metals that are deposited over opposing component surfaces, such as an inlet side of a nozzle plate and/or an outlet side of a mounting plate. The components are pressed together to form the solder joint. Two or more of the deposited metals may be capable of together forming a eutectic alloy, and the solder joint may be formed by heating the deposited metals to a temperature above the melting point of the eutectic alloy. A diffusion barrier layer and an adhesion layer may be included between the solder joint and each of the components.

Abstract: The invention comprises a gluing unit, in particular for a labeling apparatus, comprising a glue roller (1) and a motor (2) for driving the glue roller (1), where the motor (2) is positioned above the glue roller (1), where the motor (2) is with respect to a support structure (3) of the motor mounted in a height-adjustable manner, and where the height of the motor (2) is adjustable using a lever, in particular using an elbow lever (23) or a rocker lever.

Abstract: A glue roller for a labeling apparatus including a cylindrical jacket, the top and the bottom openings of which each have a lid plate arranged, where one of the lid plates comprises a gearing for connecting the glue roller with a drive motor, in particular a Hirth-type serration, and the other lid plate comprises one or more elements for connecting the glue roller with a mounting device of a labeling apparatus, and where the one or more elements is arranged on the side of the lid plate facing outwardly.

Abstract: An tank such as an electroless copper plating tank 200, includes a liquid squirting part 4 having a squirt port 6 for squirting the processing solution Q from the squirt port 6 toward the treatment object obliquely upward to a horizontal plane, and hitting the processing solution Q on the upper area of the plate-like work 10 so that the processing solution Q runs down the plate-like work 10.

Abstract: A UV irradiation apparatus for processing a semiconductor substrate includes: a UV lamp unit; a reaction chamber disposed under the UV lamp unit; a gas ring with nozzles serving as a first electrode between the UV lamp unit and the reaction chamber; a transmission window supported by the gas ring; an RF shield which covers a surface of the transmission window facing the UV lamp unit; a second electrode disposed in the reaction chamber for generating a plasma between the first and second electrodes; and an RF power source for supplying RF power to one of the first or second electrode.

Abstract: Exhaust systems for substrate process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, an exhaust for a process chamber configured to process a substrate having a given width may include a body having an internal cavity and an opening disposed in a first side of the body, the opening fluidly coupled to the internal cavity; a plurality of through holes disposed through a second side of the body, the plurality of through holes fluidly coupled to the internal cavity, wherein the plurality of through holes are disposed symmetrically about the body with respect to a central axis of the body such that the plurality of through holes provide an equal length and pressure drop from the opening to each respective through hole; and a plurality of conduits, each having a first open end respectively coupled to the plurality of through holes.

Abstract: In an aspect, an organic material deposition apparatus including a process chamber, a first transfer rail, a second transfer rail, at least one mask assembly, at least one substrate assembly, and at least one deposition source unit is provided. The first and second transfer rails may be located in the process chamber, and the second transfer rail may be located on and spaced apart from the first transfer rail.

Abstract: A plasma processing chamber having advanced coating for the showerhead and for an extended bottom electrode. The extended bottom electrode can be formed by one or more of the focus ring, cover ring, and plasma confinement ring. The extended electrode can be formed using a one-piece composite cover ring. The composite cover ring may be made of Al2O3 and include a Y2O3 plasma resistant coating. The plasma confinement ring may include a flow equalization ion shield that may also be provided with the plasma resistant coating. The plasma resistant coating of the extended electrode may have elements matching that of the showerhead.

Abstract: A gas diffuser assembly and vapor deposition system for use therein are described. The gas diffuser assembly includes a gas diffuser manifold configured to be coupled to a substrate processing system and arranged to introduce a process gas from a gas outlet into the substrate processing system in a direction substantially normal to a surface of a substrate to create a stagnation flow pattern over the surface. The gas diffuser manifold includes a gas inlet, a stagnation plate, and a diffusion member.

Abstract: An epitaxial growth device comprises a reaction chamber defined by a substrate setting portion, a ceiling board and a sidewall portion, a heating member and reactant gas-introduction member. The ceiling board is fixed to a ring-like support portion having a through-hole as viewed from above. A diameter of the through-hole becomes reduced gradually toward a substrate-side. The ceiling board is fixed to an end portion of the substrate-side of the through-hole.

Abstract: One variation of a method for managing dairy production includes: retrieving a set of electronic feed data for feed materials; receiving life events of a milking animal, including a gynecological status of the milking animal; collecting milking records corresponding to milking events of the milking animal; generating a milk production model for the milking animal based on the life events and milking records; in response to entry of a target milk production value for the milking animal, generating a feed schedule specifying a combination of feed materials based on the milk production model and the electronic feed data to achieve the target milk production value by the milking animal and estimating a milk production profit corresponding to achievement of the target milk production value; and, in response to entry of a target feed value, generating a feed schedule and estimating a milk production value for the milking animal.

Abstract: A feeding trough which is accessible to livestock animals is disclosed, and is defined at the bottom and laterally by a bottom wall and side walls, respectively, wherein one of the side walls demarcates the trough interior for an access side from which the animals take up feed from the trough interior. The side wall on the access side has an upper side wall edge over which an animal's head must reach at least partly so that the animal can take up feed from the trough interior and a trough frame to which the feeding trough is fixed. An adjustment mechanism is provided for adjusting the height of the side wall edge on the access side relative to the trough frame.

Abstract: A game feeder can include a housing having a cavity, an input aperture, and an output aperture; a base attached to the housing; a spreader below the output aperture; and a motor, attached to the feeder and the spreader, and configured to rotate the spreader. A feeder can include a varmint guard disposed below the output aperture, such that the spreader is between the guard and housing, to minimize interference and/or damage to the spreader or feeder by a varmint. A base can be provided as a single piece or base components configured to securely connect together to form the base.