Abstract: The present invention is related to the industry of coatings and more specifically to the industry that manufactures bases for paints and even more specifically, to the industry that manufactures inorganic material bases. Our invention has, with respect to the current state of the art, the following advantages: coating characteristics, improved coloring and whiteness capacity which allow for adequate handling of the same even with a large concentration of solids, made of less costly materials. Said composition is characterized by consisting in its composition of kaolin with the following distribution of particle size: between 88 and 98% of the particles should be smaller than 2 microns and only between 10 and 30% should be smaller than 0.2 microns; and of calcium carbonate with a distribution of particle size of between 88 and 96% of the particles smaller than 2 microns and between 4 and 14% smaller than 0.2 microns.

Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.

Abstract: A table has a support structure and a work surface that may pivot between a substantially horizontal use position and a substantially vertical storage position. A privacy screen is pivotally attached to the work surface such that the privacy screen is pivotally movable relative to the work surface between a first, storage position in which the screen is substantially parallel to the work surface and a second, deployed or use position in which the screen is substantially perpendicular to the work surface. The screen may be pivotally attached to the work surface via a resistance hinge such that movement of the screen between the first and second positions requires overcoming a resistance force. A stop element may be attached to either the work surface or the screen to prevent movement of the screen beyond the second, deployed position.

Abstract: A pallet includes a deck having columns supporting the deck. The deck includes a plurality of ribs extending downwardly from an upper sheet. A reinforcement sheet is secured to lower ends of the ribs. The reinforcement sheet is a coextruded sheet having a first material selected to bond well with the ribs and a second material selected for other improved physical properties. In the example disclosed herein, the second material is chosen for improved fire retardant properties. As one example, the reinforcement sheet can be vibration welded or hot plate welded to the lower ends of the ribs, thereby providing a strong weld between the reinforcement sheet and the ribs, which provides increased performance of the upper deck while the fire retardant layer of the reinforcement sheet provides fire retardant properties to one of the largest surfaces on the pallet.

Abstract: An adjustable desk platform includes an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface. A lower platform is located beneath the upper platform. At least one set of pivot arms connect the lower platform and the upper platform, the set of pivot arms including a primary pivot arm and a secondary pivot arm. The set of pivot arms is adapted to move the upper platform substantially in parallel with the lower platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position. A locking mechanism is associated with the set of pivot arms. The locking mechanism is adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position and in the fully lowered position. A keyboard tray is suspended below the upper platform, the keyboard tray adapted to support a computer keyboard.

Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods for marking an individual with an identifying substance. The system includes a spray delivery device configured to release a pressurized substance in response to an activation signal, an activation device configured to transmit an activation signal to the spray delivery device, and a power supply, configured to provide power to at least one of the activation devices and the spray delivery devices. The method includes storing a pressurized substance, receiving an activation signal at a spray delivery device, and releasing the pressurized substance in response to the received activation signal.

Abstract: A portable storage container with an anti-theft mechanism. The storage container has internal deployable stakes that are housed within the storage container during transport. Upon placing the storage container on a suitable medium which is sand, the user can deploy the stakes from inside the storage container and into the medium. The lid may have a lock to prevent unauthorized access to the stake system.

Abstract: Methods of treating mercury contaminated gas comprising: introducing a hydrogen halide selected from HBr and HI into a mercury contaminated gas stream containing a quantity of particulate matter at an introduction rate sufficient to create a concentration of at least 0.1 ppmvd; wherein greater than 50% of all particulate matter in the mercury contaminated gas stream is a native particulate matter; contacting a quantity of active bromine with the native particulate matter; creating a doped particulate matter; coating a filtration media with the doped particulate matter; and passing a portion of the mercury contaminated gas stream through the doped particulate matter on the filtration media and other related methods are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An oxyfiring system and method for capturing carbon dioxide in a combustion process is disclosed. The oxyfiring system comprises (a) an oxidation reactor for oxidizing a reduced metal oxide; (b) a decomposition reactor wherein oxidized metal oxide sorbents are reduced with oxygen being released and a flue gas with an oxygen enriched carbon dioxide stream is produced; (c) a fuel combustion reactor for combusting a primary fuel and the oxygen enriched carbon dioxide stream into a primary flue gas; and (d) separation apparatus for separating a portion of the primary flue gas so that a carbon dioxide enriched stream can be sent to the decomposition reactor. Steam may be added to assist in controlling the partial pressure of oxygen during decomposition of the metal oxide and a condenser may be used to remove water from the oxygen enriched flue gas.

Abstract: A seed tube guard for agricultural planters is cast from a high-chrome cast-iron alloy or manufactured from other wear-resistant material. The seed tube guard has right and left wear surfaces for engaging inner surfaces of a pair of opener discs. A fluid delivery channel is integrated within the body of the seed tube guard with an exit in the bottom surface for delivering fluid into a seed furrow ahead of a seed tube.

Abstract: Equipment for the placement or positioning of one or more items in or on the ground is provided. In one form, an apparatus includes a toolbar, a container, a metering unit configured to selectively control release of one or more items from the container and an application member configured to deliver the one or more items released from the container to the ground. In one aspect of this form, the metering unit is configured to selectively control release of one or more spherical items having a diameter in the range of about 0.25 inches to about 1.0 inches, and more particularly, but not exclusively, in the range of about 0.5 inches to about 0.75 inches, from the container to the application member. In another more particular aspect, the spherical items are capsules that include a shell wall encapsulating a pesticide composition and including a gelatin material.

Abstract: An air distribution apparatus has a manifold body, and ports defined through walls thereof, with a delivery conduit connected to each port. A port valve is configured to connect and disconnect the delivery conduit to the interior of the manifold body. A supply conduit delivers a product air stream with agricultural products entrained therein to the interior of the manifold body. The supply conduit extends vertically up from the manifold to a curved elbow and then extends horizontally from the elbow. An exhaust orifice is defined in the inner radius of the elbow. When an exhaust valve is open, a selected flow of pressurized air flows from the supply conduit through the exhaust orifice. The port valve and exhaust valve are controlled such that when the port valve closes, the exhaust valve opens. The exhaust air can be directed into the delivery conduits to clear product therefrom.

Abstract: A positioning device and a sewing machine arrange and position a loop on a garment during processing.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing thread from an entraining aft flow is provided, wherein the entraining airflow is selectively created in response to a location of the user relative to the device. The entraining airflow is sufficient to entrain an anticipated length of the thread, wherein the entraining airflow then passes through a grill. The grill shape, the airflow rate and the airflow velocity are selected to retain the entrained thread on the grill. The airflow is then terminated without requiring user intervention. Upon retention of a number of threads on the grill, the grill is separated from the housing and the retained threads are simultaneously disposed of in a desired container.

Abstract: A tow rope engagement system for a water ski or wakeboard or configured to communicate a majority of the force from the boat engaged to the tow rope, directly to the water ski or wakeboard during deep water starts by a rider. The lesser force required to ride is transferred to a handle held by the skiers hands once the skier has reached a substantially standing position and is on top of the water. A quick release is provided which will disconnect the tow rope should the rider activate it manually or by falling.

Abstract: An improved trimaran of a type having a central hull, a starboard outrigger, a port outrigger, a starboard crossbar for attaching the starboard outrigger laterally to the starboard of the central hull, and a port crossbar for attaching the port outrigger laterally to the port of the central hull is provided. The improvement comprises a starboard propulsor attached to the starboard outrigger for propelling the trimaran, a port propulsor attached to the port outrigger for propelling the trimaran; and a motor controller connected to both the starboard and port propulsors for controlling the combined propulsion of the starboard and port propulsors for controlling both the speed and direction of the trimaran by tank steering.

Abstract: A water vessel is provided. The water vessel includes a hull, a deck, and a ramp. The hull has a front end, an aft end, a starboard side, a port side, a bottom, a bow at the front end, and a stern at the aft end. The bow is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The deck is in the region of the bow. The ramp is located between the bottom of the hull and the deck in a retracted position. When the bow is in the open configuration, the ramp is movable to an extended position in which the ramp extends from the front end of the hull.

Abstract: A multilayer time indicator comprises: A. A topsheet, B. An activating layer, C. A timing layer, D. A dye layer, and E. A substrate. In one embodiment the topsheet and activating layer comprise a first or activation section of the indicator while the timing layer, dye layer and substrate comprise a second or base section of the indicator. In one embodiment the activating layer of the first section and the timing layer of the second section are each protected with a release sheet. In one embodiment, the first and second sections of the indicator comprise a kit which can be converted into an active time indicator by removal of the release sheets and joining of the activating layer to the timing layer. In one embodiment the first and second section are joined to one another by a common release sheet or liner which maintains the indicator in an inactive state until the release sheet is removed and the activating layer is joined to the timing layer.

Abstract: A new means of listing the acronyms, and associated expanded phrases thereof, presented in a book, periodical or other printed volume. The embodiment of my acronym expansion list consists of a list that is printed in, included with or attached to a publication. If detached, the list can be used as a bookmark but can also be quickly referenced to find the related expanded term of any listed acronym and can optionally be used to locate the place in the text where the expanded term is further explained.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for fabricating a substrate in semiconductor material characterized in that it comprises the steps of: starting from a donor substrate in a first semiconductor material at an initial temperature, contacting a surface of the donor substrate with a bath of a second semiconductor material held in the liquid state at a temperature higher than the initial temperature, the second semiconductor material being chosen so that its melting point is equal to or lower than the melting point of the first semiconductor material, solidifying the bath material on the surface to thicken the donor substrate with a solidified layer. The invention also concerns a device for implementing the method.

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating an ingot according to the embodiment comprises a crucible for receiving a raw material; and a seed holder for fixing a seed disposed over the raw material, wherein a buffer layer is placed between the seed holder and the seed.

Abstract: In various embodiments multi-component systems for the protection of spray booth surfaces and the suppression of dust are provided. In certain embodiments the multi-component system for the temporary protection of a paint spray booth and the suppression of dust comprises a first component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth dries to form a peelable film; and a second component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth or to said film, forms a tacky coating that adheres dust particles. In certain embodiments the system further comprises a third component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth or to said film, forms a tacky coating that adheres dust particles, wherein the composition of said third component is different than the composition of said second component. In certain embodiments the system further comprises a non-woven material configured for application to a floor of a spray booth.

Abstract: A mask assembly includes a frame for forming an opening, and a mask fixed to the frame while a tensile force is applied thereto and forming a plurality of pattern openings. The frame includes a frame main body for forming an opening, and a plurality of moving members installed to be movable in at least one direction on the frame main body. The mask is fixed to the moving members while a tensile force is applied thereto.

Abstract: A clamp configured to clamp an end of a unit mask supported while a tensile force is applied to the unit mask includes a clamp main body, and a rotation contact portion rotatably supported by the clamp main body and directly contacting the end of the unit mask.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a mask for use in a deposition process. In one embodiment, the mask comprises a rectangular frame member having two opposing major sides and two opposing minor sides, each of the major and minor sides comprising a first side, a second side opposing the first side and joined to the first side by a first outer sidewall, a second outer sidewall disposed inward of the first outer sidewall and defining a raised region projecting from a plane of the second side, and an interior sidewall joining the raised region and the first side. The mask also comprises a rectangular strip disposed on a surface of the raised region, the rectangular strip comprising a first end, and a second end coupled to the first end and extending into an interior area of the frame member.

Abstract: There is provided a plasma generation apparatus capable of forming plasma suitable for a plasma assist method. The plasma generation apparatus includes a chamber 2, a plasma gun 3 arranged so as to face an inside of the chamber 2, and having a cathode 7 for emitting electrons and a convergent coil 11 for forming a magnetic flux to guide the electrons emitted by the cathode 7, and an auxiliary magnet 4 for forming a magnetic flux in the chamber 2, in which an excitation current is applied to the convergent coil 11 so as to vary a direction of the magnetic flux.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for cleaning a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chamber using cleaning gas energized to a plasma in a gas mixing volume separated by an electrode from a reaction volume of the chamber. In one embodiment, a source of RF power is coupled to a lid of the chamber, while a switch is used to couple a showerhead to ground terminals or the source of RF power.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing substrates is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a first shield having a first end, a second end, and one or more first sidewalls disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the first end is configured to interface with a first support member of a process chamber to support the first shield in a position such that the one or more first sidewalls surround a first volume of the process chamber; and a second shield having a first end, a second end, and one or more second sidewalls disposed between the first and second ends of the second shield and about the first shield, wherein the first end of the second shield is configured to interface with a second support member of the process chamber to support the second shield such that the second shield contacts the first shield to form a seal therebetween.

Abstract: The sex of embryos in eggs is influenced or controlled through the application of light having selected wavelengths in order to promote the development of embryos of a selected sex. An incubating device is provided having an interior cavity that can be sealed from an outside, and having a plurality of lighting elements disposed on each of a plurality of trays disposed in the interior cavity. Eggs are disposed on the trays, and pre-determined environmental conditions are applied to the interior cavity to promote hatching of the eggs. Concurrently with the application of the environmental conditions, the eggs are irradiated according to pre-determined lighting conditions. The lighting conditions include applying light having wavelengths substantially concentrated in selected ranges, such as light wavelengths within the 390-419 nm, 410-450 nm, 420-450 nm, 450-495 nm, or other narrow range.

Abstract: Milking box or boxes for cows, each milking box having two entrance fences for entry and two exit fences, wherein one first entrance fence and one first exit fence form a first pair of fences positioned at a first side, and one second entrance fence and one second exit fence form a second pair of fences at a second side which is opposite the first side. This type of milking box used in a cow stable further comprises resting boxes, at least one feeder trough, a separation zone or zones, and walking paths, wherein at least the resting boxes are placed at the first side of the milking box or boxes, and that at the second side of the milking box or boxes at least one is placed selected from the group comprising at least one feeder trough, a separation zone or zones, or outdoors.

Abstract: A system includes a milking box and a robotic attacher. The milking box has a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock. The robotic attacher extends under the dairy livestock and comprises a nozzle. The robotic attacher is operable to rotate such that, during a first operation, the nozzle is positioned generally on the bottom of the robotic attacher, and during a second operation, the nozzle is positioned generally on the top of the robotic attacher.

Abstract: A dairy harvesting milk machine milk tube having an end, and a clamping body joined to the end and defining a duct with an outlet, and an axis of the outlet is at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the milk tube, and the angle is different from 90°.

Abstract: An animal feeder for facilitating oral hygiene includes a body having a support wall for supporting food for an animal. A plurality of tongue scraping formations project away from the support wall for scraping a tongue of the animal when the animal licks the tongue scraping formations on the support wall.

Abstract: An adaptor fitting 10 by which an animal feeding teat can be mounted to a feeder F. The adaptor 10 has a first section 11 to which the feeding teat can be fitted. A second section 12 is engagable with the first section 11. The first and second sections 11 and 12 are, in use, engagable through an opening O in the wall W of a feeder F such that the first and second sections are respectively located at the outer and inner sides of the wall W. The second section 12 has a sealing part 26 that, upon relative movement between the first and second sections 11 and 12 during fitment of the adaptor to the wall W, engages into the material from which the wall W is made. This creates a seal around the opening O in the wall W.

Abstract: A liquid bird feeder provides a liquid container having a sealable top opening and a bottleneck extension at its other end, and a liquid tray having a well adapted to receive the bottleneck extension and at least one feeding port. The sidewall of the well is provided with at least one drain hole and the sidewall of the bottleneck extension with at least one port. The container and bottleneck extension are rotatable within the well to selectively align and misalign the port with the well drain hole to respectively open and close the drain hole upon rotation of the container. In an alternate embodiment, the bottleneck extension is fitted with a collar rotatable with the container. The collar is received in the liquid tray well and includes at least one port. A liquid flow path is formed in the liquid tray for each feeding port to reduce the volume of nectar in the tray at any given time.

Abstract: A system for delivering molecular iodine or other substance into a pet's drinking water on a daily basis without exceeding the safe amount allowed for the pet. The system delivers a particular amount of molecular iodine into the pet water supply to achieve maximum benefit of I2 to reduce or eliminate bad pet breath and minimize total iodine in the pet diet so that 20-40 ?g/mL/Kg/day iodine is consumed for optimum thyroid health. The preferred method is to use a solution created by dissolving iodine crystals in absolute ethanol. The iodine will only be in solution as I2 for a short time as it undergoes out gassing and hydrolysis at neutral pH. The present invention removes the iodine from the drinking water after the pet drinks. Therefore, during the day, pets will get no additional iodine—only fresh water. Each enrolled pet is electronically recognized by the system.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the fluid bag to facilitate the providing of the fluid to the caging system. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise an upper member having a piercing member and a connecting member, the upper member having a fluid channel defined therethrough, a base having a flange member and a base fluid channel defined therethrough, wherein the base is designed to be matingly coupled to the upper member. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a spring element disposed within the base fluid channel and a stem member disposed in part within the base fluid channel, wherein a portion of the spring element abuts the stem member to apply a force.

Abstract: A poultry watering device with a water container with an attached bail, with a centering notch in the center of the bail. The water container has a passage for a heater cord to extend out of said water container. The water container has a removable lid which may be domed, conical, or flat.

Abstract: Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising an overall composite structure with a plurality of primary layers with one or more sublayers and an engagement means for attaching the two primary layers together.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting fish comprises a center hub and a plurality of limbs each having a proximal end comprising an attachment mechanism and a distal end. Each limb is pivotably affixed to the center hub at its proximal end via the attachment mechanism. Each of the plurality of limbs depends downward from the center hub in a respective undeployed position when the apparatus is upright but not deployed in water. The distal end of each of the plurality of limbs floats is configured to float upward such that each of the plurality of limbs pivots into a respective deployed position when the apparatus is submerged in water. At least a portion of the attachment mechanism of each of the plurality of limbs moves up and down within a respective vertical channel defined in the center hub as the respective limb moves between its undeployed position and its deployed position.

Abstract: An animal handling system for use in an MRD device, including: a first elongated enclosure having a proximal end, a distal open end and a first geometry, and a second first elongated enclosure having a proximal end, a distal open end and a second geometry. The first second geometry comprises a first cross-sectional area which is larger than a second cross-sectional area of the second geometry. The first elongated enclosure is inserted into a first input port of the MRD device and the second elongated enclosure is inserted in a second input port of the MRD device diametrically opposite to second input port, such that on insertion of the first elongated enclosure into the first input port and insertion of the second elongated enclosure into the second input, the second elongated enclosure slides into the first elongated enclosure through the open distal end of the first elongated enclosure.

Abstract: A method comprises determining a tangent to the rear of an udder of a dairy livestock, and determining a tangent to the bottom of the udder of the dairy livestock. The method continues by determining a position relative to the intersection of the two tangents, and extending a robot arm to the determined position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pet leash assembly having a weighted hand grip. The hand grip has a first end and a second end. A leash is operationally connected to the first end. A container is coupled to the second end which is opposite the first end. The leash assembly may optionally include a second container, and a removable cover portion may be reversibly coupled to the containers for closing the containers. The weighted hand grip is configured so that, when in use, the weighted material is disposed in the palm of a user. Also disclosed is a kit comprising the components of a pet leash assembly.

Abstract: A device to motivate an animal to leave a milking stall includes at least a first unit configured to motivate the animal to leave the milking stall by a first motivation means; a second unit configured to motivate the animal to leave the milking stall by a second motivation means which is of a different type than the first motivation means; and a control unit configured, when it is time for the animal to leave the milking stall, to activate at least one of the first and second units such that the animal in the milking stall will be motivated to leave the milking stall.

Abstract: A method for producing a header from a steel blank. The header has a boss and being of the type that is welded in use to a cylindrical wall to produce a hot water tank subassembly. The boss is interiorly threaded to define a threaded pressure vessel connection. The method includes the steps of extruding the boss in the steel blank and tapping the thread.

Abstract: A variable cycle engine may include a first cylinder that performs an intake, a compression, an explosion, or an exhaust stroke, a second cylinder that performs an intake, a compression, an explosion, or an exhaust stroke, a connection rail that is formed near the first cylinder and the second cylinder, a first variable port that is diverged from one side of the connection rail and is connected to the first cylinder, a second variable port that is diverged from the other side of the connection rail and is connected to the second cylinder, and a first variable control valve disposed on the first variable port and a second variable control valve disposed on the second variable port, wherein the first and second variable control valves are opened or closed accordingly with respect to each other to directly connect the first cylinder with the second cylinder.

Abstract: A six-stroke engine system including an engine with a combustion chamber including an exhaust valve that expels exhaust gasses and a blowdown exhaust valve that expels blowdown exhaust gasses during recompression. An exhaust line communicates with the engine to direct exhaust gasses out of the combustion chamber, and a blowdown exhaust line communicates with the engine to direct blowdown exhaust gasses out of the combustion chamber and into the exhaust line. The blowdown exhaust gasses are expelled through the blowdown exhaust valve during the recompression stroke, and the exhaust gasses are expelled through the exhaust valve during the exhaust stroke.

Abstract: A six-stroke engine system including an engine with a combustion chamber including an exhaust valve that expels exhaust gasses, a blowdown exhaust valve that expel blowdown exhaust gasses during recompression, and an intake valve and a blowdown compressor intake valve that introduce air. An exhaust line directs exhaust gasses to drive a turbine, which drives a compressor. An intake line receives compressed air from the compressor and directs it into the combustion chamber through the intake valve. A blowdown exhaust line, separate from the exhaust line, directs blowdown exhaust gasses from the blowdown exhaust valve to drive the blowdown turbine, which drives a blowdown compressor. A blowdown compressor line directs compressed air from the intake line into the blowdown compressor, and directs super-compressed air from the blowdown compressor through the blowdown compressor intake valve during recompression.

Abstract: An engine combustion cylinder is fluidly connectable to an intake system through an intake valve and to an exhaust system through an exhaust valve. A valve activation system is to activate the intake valve and the exhaust valve. The valve activation system is responsive to a controller providing command signals to the valve activation system such that, when the engine operates in a six-stroke combustion cycle, the intake valve is opened during a recompression stroke to allow a portion of the products from the first combustion stroke to exit the combustion cylinder and enter into the intake system. This may be done to match the power densities of the first and second power strokes of the piston.

Abstract: A fuel introduction system introduces fuel to an internal combustion engine operating on a six-stroke combustion cycle including a first compression stroke, a first power stroke, a second compression stroke, and a second power stroke. The fuel introduction system includes a first orifice set for introducing a first fuel charge to a combustion chamber of the engine during the first compression stroke and/or power stroke and a second orifice set for introducing a second fuel charge to the combustion chamber during the second compression stroke and/or power stroke. Combustion of the second fuel charge can assist in burning particulate matter left in the combustion chamber from combusting the first fuel charge. The first and second orifice sets can be configured to differentiate the first and second fuel charges by, for example, fuel quantity or spray pattern.