Abstract: Various embodiments of a portable cooking apparatus are disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, a portable cooking system is provided comprising a cooking plate having a continuous cooking surface, a heating element assembly disposed beneath the cooking surface, a temperature controller for varying the temperature of the cooking surface, and a base that supports the cooking plate on an underlying surface. The base comprises an integrally formed drip pan located beneath the cooking surface, the integrally formed drip pan comprising a recessed portion formed in a top surface of the base.

Abstract: An adjustable heating assembly that includes a barbecue grill that extends and retracts through an opening, such as a window. The assembly secures to a window ledge and extends and retracts through the window to help control the direction and contact with heat and smoke radiating from the assembly. The assembly includes a housing that serves to contain and cook food. The housing adjusts positions by extending and retracting on a base portion. The base portion includes a track assembly. The track assembly provides a plate that slides along a pair of tracks. The base portion rests on a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes a clamp with adjustable width. The assembly extends through an opening while functioning, and then retracts back through the opening, within reach of a user, prior and subsequent to use.

Abstract: A roasting rack for cooking fowl comprising a horizontally disposed U shaped stand having integrally interconnected and spaced apart mutually parallel legs, a vertically disposed post detachably connected to the stand, said post having first and second vertically spaced apart branches projecting over the stand where the first and second branches are situated in a vertical plane that bisects the space between the legs of the stand, a handle pivotally attached to the first branch and a fowl supporting saddle attached to the second branch.

Abstract: In order to provide a containing and conditioning system for an agricultural product, such as seeds or grains, which system reduces an amount of energy used upon containing and conditioning the agricultural product and also improves the quality of the agricultural product, there is disclosed a containing and conditioning system for an agricultural product, which may include seeds or grains. The system includes a container for containing the agricultural product, a conditioning device for conditioning the agricultural product, a stirring device for stirring the agricultural product, the stirring device including at least one wireless sensor for sensing characteristics of the agricultural product, which may include humidity and/or a temperature, and a control device operable for controlling said system in response to said characteristics.

Abstract: A press machine includes a controller including a displacement calculator being adapted to calculate a slide displacement with a slide being kept at a waiting position displaced from a top dead center by an amount corresponding to a predetermined crank angle based on a measured value of a pre-adjustment die height provided for a height adjustment of the slide, a desired value of a post-adjustment die height, the crank angle, a distance between an upper surface of a bolster and a crank center of an eccentric portion, a crank radius of the eccentric portion, and a distance between a lower surface of the slide and a point center, thereby associating the slide displacement with a difference between the pre-adjustment die height and the post-adjustment die height.

Abstract: A round bale forming apparatus comprising a first bale forming chamber (26) and a second bale forming chamber (28), the second bale forming chamber being positioned rearwardly of the first bale forming chamber; each of the first and second bale forming chambers comprising means for forming a bale from a crop product; a feeding mechanism which feeds the crop product into the bale forming apparatus in order to form a bale from the crop product; transfer means (50) for transferring a partially formed bale from the first bale forming chamber into the second bale forming chamber; and directional means for directing the crop product from the feeding mechanism into the first bale forming chamber or the second bale forming chamber such that a partially formed bale is formable in the first bale forming chamber and a fully formed bale is formable in the second bale forming chamber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a crop moisture sensor array. The crop moisture sensor array is in communication with the preservative application system so that the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a moisture content sensed by the crop moisture sensor array that exceeds both a moisture content threshold value and a threshold value relating to the percentage of crop material having a moisture content above the moisture content threshold value.

Abstract: A bale size sensing mechanism for an agricultural round baler having bale chamber partially defined by continuous side-by-side belts disposed between a pair of spaced-apart side walls and trained around a plurality of rolls. Bale size sensing mechanisms disposed in each side wall detects the density of the transverse ends of a bale forming within the chamber and provides the measure to a controller which determines the transverse uniformity of the bale. Each sensing mechanism includes a generally planar element having a wedge-shaped periphery with a vertex, the planar element being pivotally coupled to the baler adjacent to the vertex and a portion of the wedge-shaped periphery projecting into the bale-forming chamber to interact with the bale forming therein. The wedge-shaped periphery minimizes open areas within the bale chamber into which turbulent crop could enter and jam the sensing mechanism.

Abstract: A powered square baler is operable to be powered by a prime mover to form a bale by compressing loose material. The powered square baler broadly includes a chassis, a plunger assembly, a flywheel, and a planetary gear train. The chassis includes a baler frame that presents a baling chamber to receive the loose material. The plunger assembly includes a reciprocating plunger head slidably mounted relative to the baler frame and operable to reciprocate into and out of the chamber and apply a compressive force to the loose material. The flywheel is rotatably mounted on the chassis and is operable to be driven by the prime mover. The planetary gear train is drivingly attached to the flywheel and is drivingly attached relative to the plunger assembly to transmit power between the flywheel and the plunger assembly and thereby drive the plunger head.

Abstract: A level compensation device for compensating an angle formed between a lifting mechanism and a pressing device which is horizontally placed on a product is provided. The level compensation device includes a base to be horizontally placed on the pressing device, and a rotatable plate rotatably connected to the base. The rotatable plate is driven by an external force to rotate relative to the base until an angle formed between the rotatable plate and the base is equal to the angle formed between the lifting mechanism and the pressing device.

Abstract: Apparatus for embossing media, the apparatus including cutter apparatus to cut a shape in a surface layer of a multi-layer substrate to form a die. The apparatus also includes an embosser to emboss the media using the die. The cutter apparatus is arranged to provide the die to the embosser.

Abstract: There is described a numbering device (1) for carrying out numbering in sheet-fed or web-fed numbering presses, the numbering device (1) comprising a numbering unit (6) with rotatable numbering wheels (7) carrying alpha-numerical symbols thereon, which numbering wheels (7) are disposed next to each other and rotate about a common rotation axis (17), the numbering device (1) further comprising electro-mechanical actuation means for setting the position of the numbering wheels (7). The electro-mechanical actuation means are entirely located within the numbering device (1) and are mechanically autonomous, the electro-mechanical actuation means comprising a plurality of independent driving means (15, 18-23; 23*) for actuating a corresponding plurality of the numbering wheels.

Abstract: A screen mask for screen printing includes a mask, and a frame configured to support the mask with a tension; the frame including a fixing frame and a moving frame configured to support the mask and movably mounted on the fixing frame, wherein the tension is controlled by the moving frame.

Abstract: A system and method of generating a combined media print receives image data representing an original image at a computer system having at least a non-transitory storage medium and a hardware processor communicatively connected thereto. A quantization algorithm is executed by the hardware processor of the computer system to produce quantized image data from the received image data. Using the quantized image data, the system creates a printing screen having printed thereon a rendering of the quantized image data. The printing screen is aligned on top of a physical substrate having the original image printed or rendered thereon. One or more inks are then applied to the printing screen and, are overlaid onto portions of the original image printed or rendered onto the physical substrate.

Abstract: In one example, a platen system for a printer includes a group of interchangeable platens each configured to support a different type of print substrate in the printer.

Abstract: A liquid supply assembly for use with a printing system of a type in which a liquid is deposited from the liquid supply assembly in a receiving region on a plate and any excess of the liquid in the receiving region is scraped from the plate by the liquid supply assembly. To this end, the liquid supply assembly employs a reusable cup, a disposable cup insert and a scraping element. As assembled, the reusable cup includes a reusable liquid reservoir, the disposable cup insert includes a temporary liquid reservoir holding the liquid within the reusable liquid reservoir, and the scraping element includes a conduit facilitating a flow of the liquid held by the temporary liquid reservoir through the conduit to the plate.

Abstract: A method of producing an offset lithographic printing plate including the steps of providing a grained, anodized and passivated aluminum plate of preferred surface roughness; applying a receptive coating to the grained aluminum plate; image-wise applying an inkjet fluid on top of the receptive coating; and heating the oleophilic inkjet fluid allowing an oleophilic resin of the inkjet fluid to bond with the grained aluminum.

Abstract: A ride system for giving passengers a flying roller coaster experience. The ride system includes a train of vehicles, with each of the vehicles including seat assemblies that each has a seat and seat back for receiving a passenger. The vehicles are supported by the track to roll along a length of the track, and the ride path is adapted for gravity-based movement of the train of vehicles in at least portions of the ride path. The track includes a vertical segment, and the ride system includes a station including a platform assembly with horizontal platforms vertically spaced-apart to provide multi-level loading. The train is positioned on the vertical segment with each of the vehicles proximate to an end of one of the horizontal platforms. The seat backs are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the track to provide vertical loading and, then, vertical launching from the station.

Abstract: A steering assembly for use in a pipeline is disclosed. A skid is moveable along an axial pathway. A cable-receiving member is mounted to the skid. A shoe member is rotationally secured to the cable-receiving member. An extension module is moveable upward away from the skid. A hose can pass through the cable-receiving terminus, the shoe member and the extension module, and a hose-mounted tool head is rotationally and upwardly movable relative to the skid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a travelling device (10, 130) for an apparatus for rehabilitating pipelines, with an adjustable undercarriage (20, 140), comprising a plurality of wheels (42, 44; 162, 164), and with a support device (30, 150) to which the undercarriage (20, 140) is fastened. A plurality of wheel sets (40, 160) are provided and each wheel set (40, 160) comprises at least two wheels (42, 44; 162, 164), wherein the wheels (42, 44; 162, 164) of a wheel set (40, 160) are rotatably mounted on a wheel holding element (50, 170).

Abstract: A side frame for a bogie. Two longitudinal sides of the side frame are respectively provided with a supporting seat for connecting an end portion of a connecting rod, and the supporting seat is integrally formed with the side frame by casting. The supporting seat includes a supporting plate, a middle rib and a first side rib. The supporting plate is provided with a through hole. The connecting rod and the supporting seat are thread-connected via a conical pole which is fixedly provided in the through hole. The side frame reduces the welding processes, ensures the installation precision of the supporting seat, and enhances the strength of the supporting seat.

Abstract: An improved rail car system is disclosed herein. Specifically, an improved rail car system can comprise a rail car having a top surface, as well as a first column rising up from a first end of said top surface. The improved rail car system can further comprise a second column rising up from a second end of the top surface. Additionally, the first column and second column together can be capable of supporting a load spreader. Each column can comprise an indentation capable of stabilizing the load spreader.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are each independently selected from a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, straight-chain hydrocarbon, branched-chain hydrocarbon, halogen, and mixtures thereof; wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are each independently selected from a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, alkoxyl, aryloxy, straight-chain hydrocarbon, branched-chain hydrocarbon, halogen, and mixtures thereof; and wherein the compound can optionally be a mixture of cis and trans isomers wherein only one of R1 to R10 is a non-hydrogen group.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, wherein the one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, C3-C6 esters, C4-C8 ethers, and mixtures thereof; one or more binder resins; and one or more dyes. The ink composition is suitable for use in a thermal ink jet printer and the ink composition has a slow rate of kogation such that it is capable of being printed at least 10 million drops per nozzle from the thermal ink jet printer before drop weight of the ink composition is reduced by more than 10%.

Abstract: Use of extruded pellets comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and at least another ceramic glaze additive for the preparation of ceramic glaze slips.

Abstract: A porous ceramic (honeycomb) structure skin coating and a method of producing a porous ceramic structure skin coating which provides a hardshell, strong, acid- and alkali-resistant, chip-resistant ceramic honeycomb structure coating which resists pollution control catalyst from being absorbed into the skin coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing self-binding pigment particles from an aqueous mineral pigment material suspension having a solid content of 45 to 80 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the suspension.

Abstract: The interference pigment with high color intensity includes: a platelet-shaped substrate including at least one of natural mica, synthetic mica, alumina flakes, glass flakes, and iron oxide flakes; a lower first metal oxide layer formed of Fe2O3 on the platelet-shaped substrate; a second metal oxide layer formed of MgO.SiO2 on the lower first metal oxide layer; and an upper first metal oxide layer formed of Fe2O3 on the second metal oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing self-binding pigment particles from an aqueous mineral pigment material suspension having a solid content of 45 to 80 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the suspension.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a cementitious additive that contains electric-arc furnace dust (EAFD) and a precursor as a replacement for up to about 30% of the cement in concrete. The additive includes about 50% by weight EAFD and about 50 wgt. % of precursor. The precursor includes about 55 wgt. % silica, about 10 to 20 wgt. % lime, about 2 to 5 wgt. % soda, about 5 to 15 wgt. % potash, about 2 to 6 wgt. % alumina and about 1 to 3 wgt. % magnesia. The method also contemplates the step of homogenizing the electric-arc furnace dust (EAFD) and precursor to produce engineered dust (ED) and then replacing up to 30% of the cement with a mixture referred to as ED i.e. homogenized EAFD and precursor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to engineered cellulosic products which comprise plant material from plants of the genus Cymbopogon. Methods of making the engineered cellulosic products are also described. The engineered cellulosic products include particle boards and fibre boards.

Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a power strip, an adjustable shelf, various backdrops and a worksurface assembly. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories. In some embodiments, the accessories may be co-located at a single location, with one or more accessories accommodating the others with an expansion device.

Abstract: The cargo loading and transport system, particularly for barrels for hazardous materials such as e.g. chemicals, comprises a carrier plate (38) provided to support cargo (40) for transportation, and angle-section bar elements (10) comprising cardboard material, for arrangement on upper outer edges (41) of the cargo (40) facing away from the carrier plate (38). The cargo loading and transport system further comprises lashing straps (44) to be strapped around the carrier plate (38), the angle-section bar elements (10) and the cargo (40) arranged therebetween.

Abstract: A WorknStand is an apparatus which quickly unfolds and sits on an existing desk structure. It permits the user to stand while working. It folds perfectly flat, allowing easy transportation and shipping. Its hinge structure is designed in such a way that it will resist folding when open and can be leaned on with a sturdy feel. It also securely locks in both the folded and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for mounting to the side of a safe enclosure housing of a Self-Service Terminal (SST), such as an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). The apparatus comprising a plurality of sheet portions arranged to define an outer housing, and a plurality of elongate reinforcement portions connected together to form at least one closed reinforcement assembly provided inside the outer housing for supporting the outer housing.

Abstract: A reinforced door assembly and method of manufacture wherein the assembly includes at least two stiles, an upper rail, and a lower rail, wherein the at least two stiles, upper rail, and lower rail are arranged in a rectangular frame; and wherein at least one of the two stiles includes a vertical section, an edge section that is parallel to the vertical section, and a reinforcing bar located between the vertical section and the edge section. The reinforcing bar spans at least a portion of the height of the frame and prevents forced entry.

Abstract: A system for storing items of value includes a lockable cassette, a door, a container, and a locking mechanism. The lockable cassette includes an opening for receiving items of value. The door is operably coupled to the cassette and is movable between an open position providing access to the contents of the cassette and a closed position preventing access to the contents of the cassette. The container is removably coupled to the cassette for securely storing items of value and includes a closure mechanism configured to restrict access to the stored items of value in the container. The locking mechanism is coupled to the door and is configured to selectively lock the door in the closed position and to selectively operate the closure mechanism. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for treating flue gas that results from a combustion process is described. The method and system includes injecting an SOx absorbent reagent into the flue gas pathway at a point upstream of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) reactor exit and downstream of a boiler exit. The method and system may also include injecting a NOx reducing agent simultaneously with the SOx absorbent reagent, either via the same injection system or via a second injection system located nearby the SOx absorbent reagent injection system. Injection of the SOx at a point upstream of the SCR reactor exit simplifies the injection systems, gas distribution systems, and physical and/or computational fluid dynamics modeling.

Abstract: A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription.

Abstract: A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription.

Abstract: A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription.

Abstract: A tool module (16) comprises a module body (15) comprising at least two contact surfaces (22, 27). They are separated from one another by means of a groove (30) and one of them extends into the groove (30). A fixed and accurate fit of the tool module (16) on each bar is ensured by means of this groove. Yarn filaments or very fine dirt particles, grout or wear on the accommodations can be accommodated by the groove. In addition, a simple and failure-free assembly is ensured.

Abstract: A motorized or manual extendable and retractable floating device is supported longitudinally by one or more floatation devices. The flotation deck is stored and supported by tracks or rails from beneath and between an upper deck of a houseboat, pontoon boat, tritoon boat, catamaran, floating dock, pier-supported dock or other watercraft or dock. When fully extended, the floating deck will remain attached to the watercraft, and additional width may be achieved with extendable or fold out sides or wings.

Abstract: A ship comprising a hull at the bow of which an opening is formed, and on each side of said opening a recovery device designed to recover floating objects and guide them towards said opening, each recovering device comprising: a rigid vane having meshes sized so as to not allow the floating objects to pass but to allow water to pass, said vane being designed to adopt a stowed position in which it is out of the water, a collection position in which it is immersed and disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of the advance of the ship and upstream of the opening, and a recovery position in which it is immersed and disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the direction of advance of the ship and upstream of the opening, and a control device mounted on the hull, and on which said vane is mounted, and which comprises means for ensuring the passage successively from the stowed position to the collection position and then to the recovery position and from the recovery position to the col

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention provide a crewmember with the ability to retrieve the halyard and shackle at the head of a mast of a contemporary sailing vessel from the deck. A clamshell device containing a magnetized component is pre-installed on the halyard shackle and a related magnetically active cylinder is attached to a companion non-loaded halyard running just beside the loaded halyard. The clamshell is attached at the top of the shackle just below the halyard that is attached to the shackle.

Abstract: An auxiliary appendage attachable to the steerable nozzle of an existing water craft. A first and second rudder blade attach to steerable nozzle. The first rudder blade includes a torsion spring providing a downward torsion force. A detent attached to steerable nozzle prevents rudder blades from hyper-extending in the direction of the downward torsion force. Rudder blades are connected by a deflection bar. Deflection bar is angled towards rudder blades. Rudder blades pivot between a downward position to an upward position based on the forces created thereon from both the torsion spring and the movement of the water over the appendage.

Abstract: A chain connector for holding a chain (14) that moors a vessel to the sea floor under perhaps 2000 tons tension, which can be quickly disconnected in an emergency by applying a moderate disconnecting force such as 50 tons. The chain is hold by ratchets (24, 26) that are mounted on arms (34, 36). The arms have upper ends (35) that am pivotally mounted on a housing (38) and have free lower ends (44), with the lower ends being held by cams (50) on locking dogs (52) that have locking dog lower ends (51) pivotally mounted on the housing and free upper ends (60). A hydraulic actuator (70) has pins (58) that engage the upper ends of the locking dogs to prevent the arms and dogs from pivoting apart until the looking dog upper ends (60) are raised.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unmanned underwater vehicle for localizing and examining an object, for example a pipeline, arranged at the bottom of a body of water. For this purpose, the underwater vehicle has object localization means and object examination means. The underwater vehicle has a sonar device with 3D underground sonar for collecting measurement data. The object localization means are designed for three-dimensional acoustic localization of local sections of the object which are arranged both above and below the surface of the bottom of the body of water by means of these measurement data while the underwater vehicle is simultaneously moving away over these local sections for the purpose of examining local sections of the object by means of the object examination means. As a result, the invention allows a pipeline to be simultaneously surveyed and inspected as it is traversed once.

Abstract: A marine evacuation system includes an escape vessel, a conduit adapted to connect the escape vessel to a facility, such as a ship or an offshore platform, and a platform engaged with the escape vessel and the conduit, the platform being removable from the escape vessel to enable movement of the escape vessel away from the platform. The conduit can enable direct passage of personnel from the facility to the escape vessel, while the platform and conduit can be configured to engage a stabilization system while permitting vertical movement of the platform and escape vessel caused by wave motion. The platform can optionally include movable portions that allow rotation or other horizontal movement of the escape vessel relative to the platform, such as movement caused by severe weather.

Abstract: A marine evacuation system includes an escape vessel, a platform removably engaged with the vessel, and a conduit. The conduit can enable direct passage of personnel from the facility to be evacuated to the escape vessel, while the platform and conduit can be configured to engage a stabilization system while permitting vertical movement of the platform and escape vessel caused by wave motion. The platform can optionally include movable portions that allow rotation or other horizontal movement of the escape vessel relative to the platform, such as movement caused by severe weather. The system can be stored within a container or skid, with a winch or similar mechanism for deploying and retrieving the system. The container or skid and the chute can be adapted to protect personnel from fire, heat, smoke, explosion, and other hazards.