Abstract: An unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is disclosed. The UUV includes a body and a propulsion system for propelling and orienting the UUV. The propulsion system has an inlet formed in the body that facilitates fluid being drawn into the UUV from outside the body. The propulsion system also has a duct in fluid communication with the inlet. The duct is adapted to direct the fluid along a flow path. The propulsion system further includes a pump operable with the duct to increase the velocity of the fluid. In addition, the propulsion system includes a nozzle in fluid communication with the duct to receive the fluid at the increased velocity. The nozzle is supported about a side of the body and adapted to moveably redirect fluid out of the UUV. The propulsion system provides multi-axis control of the UUV.

Abstract: Provided are stand up paddleboards (SUPs) and methods for exercising using a stand up paddleboard (SUP). The described SUPs optionally expand the fitness experience of a paddleboard to other fitness activities, including Yoga, Pilates, strength training, Boot Camp, and personal training tailored to the unique needs of the participant.

Abstract: An inflatable swim vest is constructed with a first layer and a second layer having respective outer edges variously secured together by fixtures to define a compartment therebetween. An inflatable bladder arrangement includes an inflatable bladder stored and housed in a deflated condition in separate areas of the compartment. The inflatable bladder arrangement further includes an inflator mechanism operatively connected to a charged gas canister and to the inflatable bladder. The fixtures securing the outer edges of the first and second layers include a temporary closure configured for temporarily affixing the outer edges together and to be easily separable such that upon actuation of the inflator mechanism, gas is delivered to the inflatable bladder. This results in an inflated condition of the bladder, and produces a force that will open the temporary closure and enable expansion of the bladder out of the compartment of the vest.

Abstract: A multi-layer pad structure through needle punching working procedure is provided. The multi-layer pad structure comprises: a material layer which is a wrap knitted fabric with at least one mesh; and a base layer, which is a non-woven fabric surface composed of a needle punching cotton silk fiber, combined with the material layer tightly by embedding the needle punching cotton silk fiber into the material layer through needle punching working procedure. Accordingly, the defects of poor gluing level, high gluing cost, easy-deteriorated glue and non-environmentally protection existed in the previous multi-layer pad structure products can be improved.

Abstract: A method for creating a superhydrophobic coated nanoporous assembly includes the steps of: providing a nanoporous assembly formed of discrete and/or continuous structures that provide a morphology defining pores of less than 1 micron between neighboring discrete and continuous structures; bringing gaseous plasma precursors in the presence of the nanoporous assembly and in the presence of a plasma generator; employing the plasma generator to convert the gaseous plasma precursors to the plasma state; and permitting the plasma precursors to deposit as a coating on the nanoporous assembly through plasma polymerization techniques the deposition thereof preserving the porous structure of the nanoporous assembly, the deposited coating exhibiting a surface energy of less than 30 dynes/cm.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to curable polysilyl phosphate compounds and compositions as well as related methods and flame-retardant textiles incorporating the same. Curable polysilyl phosphate compounds according to the disclosure include a hydrocarbon moiety comprising at least one phosphate group and more than two hydrolysable silyl groups linked to the hydrocarbon moiety. In some embodiments, the hydrocarbon moiety is derived from spirocyclic pentaerythritol diphosphoryl chloride. The curable polysilyl phosphate compound can applied to a textile substrate and then cured to provide a flame-retardant textile with the cured polysilyl phosphate compound as a coating bonded to the textile substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a inlaid type floor sheet having polyvinyl chloride chip and a method of manufacturing thereof. The in-laid type floor sheet having polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chip, includes an inlaid chip layer in which polyvinyl chloride is formed into chips; a UV paint layer which is coated on the inlaid chip layer; and a dimensionally reinforcing layer which is formed of a fabric and pressed on a lower surface of the inlaid chip layer at high temperature. According to the present invention, since the plain weave type dimensionally reinforcing layer is provided at the lower side of the inlaid type floor sheet having polyvinyl chloride chip, it is possible to improve the durability, realize the dimensional stability and balance of the product and increase the adhesive force with the construction floor.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes an electrically conductive section having peripheral edges, an antenna element coupled to the electrically conductive section, which transmits or receives electromagnetic signals, and an electromagnetic absorbing carbon material component. The carbon material component is generally disposed adjacent to the electrically conductive section, and includes a border region extending beyond the peripheral edges of the electrically conductive section. The carbon material component can be constructed of a carbon fiber fabric in which the carbon fibers are arranged to increase the effective signal to noise ratio of the antenna apparatus and enhance antenna performance without increasing the baseline power consumption level. The carbon fibers can be coated with silicone to insulate them externally while enhancing their lengthwise conductivity.

Abstract: A woven fabric includes a plurality of interlaced multifilament yarns, wherein at least one of the multifilament yarns includes first and second filaments having a pentagram cross-section, and the first and second filaments have a degree of modification between 1.4 and 2.6. The woven fabric has at least one surface calendered so that at least part of the multifilament yarns are compressed and the first and second filaments interlock with one another to retain low air permeability after repeated washing.

Abstract: Provided is an extra-fine fiber sheet including an extra-fine fiber assembly including extra-fine fibers having an average fiber diameter of 500 nm or smaller. The extra-fine fiber sheet includes an extra-fine fiber assembly. The assembly includes a solvent-spinnable polymer (A) having a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 to 100,000 as a main component and a polymer (B) having a weight average molecular weight equal to or more than 10 times as large as that of the polymer (A) as an accessory component; and the assembly includes constituent fibers having an average fiber diameter of 10 to 500 nm. The polymer (A) may be a non-conductive polymer, and the polymer (B) may be a thickening polymer.

Abstract: A fibrous properties-switching article comprises a mat consisting of fibers having a fiber diameter of 2 microns or less. The fibers comprise a polymer, copolymer, polymer blend, or polymer network, wherein the fibers have a diameter of 2 gm or less. The surface and/or bulk property of the mat changes over a range of temperatures, wherein the polymer, copolymer, polymer blend, or polymer network undergoes a structural change over the range of temperatures. The fiber mat is formed by electrospinning. In an exemplary embodiment, a blend of polystyrene and poly((N-isopropyl acrylamide) (b1-PS/PNIPA) in dimethylformamide (DMF) is electrospun to form a mat consisting of fibers with a diameter less than 2 ?m that shows a transition from a superhydrophilic surface to a nearly superhydrophobic surface over a temperature range from 30° C. to 45° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device capable of suppressing display unevenness around a seal in the case of performing PS treatment on a horizontal alignment film formed from a photoactive material. The method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes the steps of: forming a horizontal alignment film containing a photoactive material on at least one substrate of a pair of substrates; dropping a liquid crystal composition containing a liquid crystal material and a monomer on one of the pair of substrates, the monomer being contained in an amount of 1.

Abstract: An article (e.g., toy, ornament, etc.) having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the article may be switched to after purchase, a user-recorded karaoke-style song can be played. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included.

Abstract: A magnetic construction system comprised of plural multi-shaped structural bodies each containing one or more captured magnets, wherein each magnet is free to rotate within its respective retaining pocket to align in magnetic polarity with rotatable magnets in adjacent structural bodies. Surface geometry around each magnet may include a radial detent feature which provides lateral and rotational stability between magnetically coupled structural bodies, or a radial recess which allows free rotation of respective structural bodies about the polar axis of magnetic coupling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a TUI having a plurality of faces. A sensing system is provided to detect the presence of one or more adjacent TUIs within a predetermined sensing distance of one of the faces. Thus, the sensing system is arranged to detect whether any of the faces of the TUI opposes one or more adjacent TUIs. It may further be able to detect the relative orientation of opposing faces of the TUI and the one or more adjacent TUIs. The sensing system is further configured to enable the determination of the orientation of the TUI with respect to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A turkey and game call device that is non-friction and/or water resistant with a bellows and reed arrangement to allow the operation of the call device with a single hand. The device also has a removable sounding chamber that allows the game call sound to create a wider and variable range of tones and volume.

Abstract: A wild game call may include a resonance piece. The resonance piece may include a body, pipes, and a plug that may attach to a mouth piece. Also a wild game call may include a mouth piece attached to the body. Additionally, the mouth piece may include a reed and a neck. Alternatively, a wild game call may include pipes of variable lengths attached to a splitter, which combines two pipe openings into one pipe opening. Also, a front pipe may be attached to the one pipe opening of the splitter. Additionally, a wild game call may include a mouthpiece attached to the front pipe comprising openings for exhaling, a reed; and fasteners to attach the reed to the mouth piece.

Abstract: A traveling toy includes a gyroscopic unit, a traveling unit and an ornamental toy unit. The gyroscopic unit includes a motor having co-rotatable upper and lower output shafts, a rigid body having a rotational symmetry, and mounted co-rotatably on the upper output shaft of the motor, a driving gear mounted co-rotatably on the lower output shaft, and a transmission gear meshing the driving gear. The traveling unit is disposed below the gyroscopic unit, and includes a first bottom wheel adapted for traveling on a surface, and a gear train disposed between and meshing the transmission gear and the first bottom wheel. The ornamental toy unit is provided on the gyroscopic unit.

Abstract: Materials and Methods for lysing a strain of Paenibacillus larvae that is not P. larvae 2605, including methods for providing to an environment of a bee hive infected with the strain of P. larvae a lysing phage that also lyses with P. larvae 2605.

Abstract: A garment configured to be worn by a wearer having two breasts may include a set of two support structures and a housing. The support structures may be positioned within the housing such that each support structure corresponds to a position between a center and a bottom of one of the wearer's breasts when the garment is worn by the wearer. Each support structure may be configured to reposition a portion of a volume of the wearer's respective breast and support a portion of a weight of the wearer's respective breast when worn by the wearer. Optionally, the garment may include a set of flexible structures positioned within the housing such that each flexible structure is coincident with one of the support structures of the set of two support structures. The housing may wrap around the wearer's chest, thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.

Abstract: An adjustable backless and strapless bra having a covering over the front. The backless and strapless bra assembly includes a pair of bra cups, each bra cup including an outer edge, a connector between the bra cups, and a covering coupled to the outer edge of each bra cup and extending from one of the pair of bra cups to the other one of the pair of bra cups across an outside surface of the bra cups.

Abstract: In a measuring method in which a sizing device is activated only for a prescribed measurement time (t1) to carry out measurement in a main process that is repeated with a period of a prescribed process time (t0), there are stored an activation drift that is a drift of a measured value after activation of the sizing device and a deactivation drift that is a fluctuation in drifts among different elapsed times, each of the drift being measured when the sizing device is activated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the sizing device is deactivated. A measurement drift section is determined.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a machine tool, in particular a grinding machine, and to a method for measuring a workpiece, in particular a workpiece diameter, in a machine tool, in particular a grinding machine, which comprises a workpiece mount, a tool unit, a measuring device and a control device which is connectable to the measuring device and the tool unit, wherein the measuring device is accommodated on the tool unit and comprises at least two measuring probes, wherein in a measuring configuration the at least two measuring probes are spaced apart by a basic spacing which defines a measurement region, wherein the basic spacing is selected to be greater than a known reference dimension, wherein the control device is configured for acquiring values detected by way of the at least two measuring probes, of detecting an actual position of the tool unit, and, on the basis of a displacement path of the tool unit when probing a workpiece which is moved into the measurement region, of determining an actual sp

Abstract: A surface treatment device and a surface treatment method for a long wirelike article, capable of grinding the surface of the long wirelike article efficiently with powder by cyclically repeating pressing and release of an elastic tube filled with the powder. At least one surface treatment unit includes a tube filled with powder which can be supplied to and discharged from the tube, and having a long wirelike article movably passing through the powder, a pressing mechanism for cyclically pressing and releasing the tube, and a feed mechanism for moving the long wirelike article passing through the powder.

Abstract: Particle delivery apparatuses for use in abrasive jet systems and associated apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. A particle delivery apparatus configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cutting head, a gas inlet, and a control junction. An abrasive delivery path extends from a particle hopper toward the cutting head. A gas flow path extends from the gas inlet toward the cutting head. The control junction is configured to collect abrasive particles in a pile that blocks a flow of abrasive particles along the abrasive delivery path. The pile forms when a gas flow rate through a free space around the pile and a pressure differential between the hopper and the abrasive delivery path downstream from the control junction are insufficient to partially or entirely displace the pile.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a polishing pad that is prevented from slurry leaks and has high optical detection accuracy. The present invention relates to a polishing pad comprising a polishing region, a cushion layer, and a support film layered in this order, wherein a light-transmitting region is provided on the support film and in an opening part that passes through the polishing region and the cushion layer; the light-transmitting region has a peripheral part and a recessed part on the surface of a polishing platen-side; the support film is layered on the peripheral part; and the support film is not layered on the recessed part, which remains open.

Abstract: A wafer edge trimming tool includes an abrasive tape and a holding module configured to hold the abrasive tape against portions of an edge of a rotating wafer during a wafer edge trimming process.

Abstract: An embodiment wafer polishing tool includes an abrasive tape, a polish head holding the abrasive tape, and a rotation module. The rotation module is configured to rotate a wafer during a wafer polishing process, and the polish head is configured to apply pressure to the abrasive tape toward a first surface of the wafer during the wafer polishing process.

Abstract: A polishing apparatus is used for polishing a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The polishing apparatus includes a substrate holder to hold a substrate and to rotate the substrate, a pressing member configured to press a polishing tool against the substrate and to polish the substrate, a pressing force control mechanism configured to control a pressing force of the pressing member, and a polishing position limiting mechanism configured to limit a polishing position of the pressing member. A polishing tape or a fixed abrasive is used as the polishing tool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of polishing a substrate is described. The polishing includes: rotating a substrate; pressing a first polishing tool against an edge portion of the substrate to polish the edge portion; and pressing a second polishing tool against the edge portion of the substrate to polish the edge portion. The second polishing tool is located more inwardly than the first polishing tool with respect to a radial direction of the substrate. The first polishing tool has a polishing surface rougher than a polishing surface of the second polishing tool.

Abstract: A method for modifying plunge shaving cutters aims to modify a plunge shaving cutter through a grinding tool. The plunge shaving cutter has a plurality of helical teeth spaced from each other. The helical teeth have a machining-intended side. The method of modification includes the steps of: positioning the plunge shaving cutter on a gear forming grinder with the machining-intended side in contact with the grinding tool; moving the plunge shaving cutter according to a variable rotation amount and a first variable movement amount; moving the grinding tool according to a second variable movement amount to perform a helical movement against the plunge shaving cutter and a modification process on the machining-intended side. Thus the existing gear forming grinder can be applied to the plunge shaving cutter for machining to improve machining speed.

Abstract: A polishing method is used for polishing a surface of a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The polishing method includes a polishing process for polishing a surface of the substrate in accordance with a preset polishing recipe, a pad cleaning process for removing foreign matters on the polishing pad by ejecting a cleaning fluid onto the polishing pad, and a substrate transferring process in which the polished substrate is removed from the top ring at a substrate transferring position, a subsequent substrate to be polished is loaded onto the top ring, and then the top ring holding the subsequent substrate to be polished is returned to the polishing table. The pad cleaning process is started after the completion of the polishing recipe is detected, and the pad cleaning process is terminated by detecting a position of the subsequent substrate to be polished which is undergoing the substrate transferring process.

Abstract: A polishing apparatus is used for polishing a substrate such as a semiconductor. The polishing apparatus includes a polishing table configured to hold a polishing tool having a polishing surface, a polishing head having a top ring configured to press a substrate against the polishing surface, and a polishing head cover configured to cover the polishing head. The polishing apparatus further includes a first cleaning liquid supply mechanism configured to supply a cleaning liquid to an outer surface of the polishing head cover, and a second cleaning liquid supply mechanism configured to supply a cleaning liquid to an inner surface of the polishing head cover.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-functional rubbing and separating device, comprising a main body, a rotating axle and lapping blades; wherein a feeding port is disposed on one end of the main body and a discharge port is disposed on another end; the rotating axle and lapping blades are disposed inside said main body; the lapping blades are distributed on outer cylindrical surface of the rotating axle; and multiple through-holes are disposed on an sidewall of the main body. The multi-functional rubbing and separating device herein is added between a flotation tank and a washing tank, which can effectively improve the washing quality for waste plastics, thereby separating waste plastics and impurities more thoroughly and improving the quality of recycled products.

Abstract: An apparatus for sharpening blades, such as those used for mowing. A rotary grinder is mounted within an extensible, retractable, and rotatable support assembly. Lockable, rotational adjustment of the position of the grinder about three axes, and translational movement along one axis is thereby provided. A spring attached to one end of the assembly counter-balances the weight of the grinder. An adjacent blade holding fixture maintains the workpiece at a predetermined angle for grinding. A toggle clamp, edge alignment keepers, and a registration pin secure the blade in place. An adapter fixture, including a toggle clamp and an alignment recess, attaches to one end of the blade holding fixture. The adapter fixture has an angled shelf to orient and secure smaller, contoured blades requiring a different edge grinding angle. Once the support assembly is adjustably secured, the grinder is moved along the cutting edge of the blade for sharpening.

Abstract: A tungsten jewelry resurfacing kit for consumer end use comprises a buffing cloth; a container of tungsten resurfacing compound having less than 50 ml of resurfacing compound, wherein the resurfacing compound comprises a mixture of i) a diamond powder of at least 1000 grit size; and ii) a binder, such as a fat, which is a semi-solid at ambient temperatures. The kit may further include a plurality of swabs for removing the resurfacing compound from the container. The compound may be a mixture of about 25 to 75% by volume of a diamond powder of at least 1000 grit size; and about 25 to 75% by volume a binder, such as a fat, which is a semi-solid at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A filling machine for sausages, having a filling tube and a unit for removing a filling material plait exiting the filling tube end during a filling process interruption, where the removing unit includes a separator element by means of which the filling material plait can be removed when a relative movement is executed between the filling tube end and the separator element, the separator element including at least one filling material adhesion surface to which filling material is transferable and adherable, and the adhesion surface has associated therewith a cleaning device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a poultry defeathering apparatus and to a picking row for use in such an apparatus. The picking row comprises an elongate support part with a front side surface, a back side surface, a two interconnecting side surfaces interconnecting the front and back side surfaces. Said side surfaces extends in parallel to a length axis of the support part and a plurality of picking heads are arranged on the front side surface. At least one of the interconnecting side surfaces is convex, preferably being curved with a radius of curvature corresponding to half the height of the support part. In the apparatus, two or more picking rows are arranged side-by-side with the picking heads facing in substantially the same direction such that interconnecting side surfaces of neighbouring picking rows face each other. In such a pair of interconnecting surfaces, at least one of them is convex.

Abstract: A fume evacuation system is designed to remove smoke, fumes, and particulate from a metal-working or other application. The system may include a cart-type base unit or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation that uses suction to draw air (e.g., containing smoke, fumes, and particulate) away from the metal-working application. The fume evacuation system includes a hood that creates an arduous flow path and varying velocity profile, which cools and separates any particulate matter in the suctioned air. The arduous flow path may include multiple sharp turns created by an inner deflector component and an inlet tube. The inlet tube may further contain baffles to cool particulates from the suctioned air.

Abstract: A defrost system for a motor vehicle is disclosed, the defrost system including ducting in fluid communication with a top of a windshield of the motor vehicle and/or at least one side of the windshield of the motor vehicle. In certain embodiments, the ducting has at least a portion disposed in an A-pillar of the motor vehicle, and in other embodiments the ducting has at least a portion disposed in a B-pillar of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a blower assembly disposed beneath an instrument panel of the motor vehicle or inside an engine compartment.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle with supplemental thermal storage, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a blower assembly disposed beneath an instrument panel of the motor vehicle or inside an engine compartment. A thermal storage device in thermal communication with air caused to flow through the HVAC system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle and between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a plurality of heat exchangers disposed within a housing thereof.

Abstract: A modular pod may include two or more walls, a roof, and a base, an air plenum, an air inlet, and an air economizer. The two or more walls, the roof, and the base may define a substantially enclosed interior space. The return air plenum may be positioned within the interior space. The air inlet may be positioned proximate one of the walls. The air economizer may be positioned within the interior space. The air economizer may include a mixing zone and two or more air shafts. The mixing zone may be in communication with the air inlet. The two or more air shafts may be in communication with the air plenum and in communication with the mixing zone. Each air shaft may taper down from the top end to the bottom end of the air shaft.

Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency. The plurality of fan units may be arranged in a true array configuration, a spaced pattern array configuration, a checker board array configuration, rows slightly offset array configuration, columns slightly offset array configuration, or a staggered array configuration.

Abstract: There are provided an air-conditioning device that can easily perform fan setting to obtain a proper air volume in accordance with external static pressure, and a method of controlling the air-conditioning device. There is executed air volume setting processing (S3 to S14) for measuring an actual rotation number (r_MAX) when a fan motor for driving an air blowing fan is set to a maximum output, and setting the rotation number corresponding to a target air volume of the air blowing fan under normal operation of the built-in type air-conditioning device.

Abstract: An HVAC airflow duct has a polymeric material that meets UL723 and/or ASTM E84 of at least 25/50 or better and/or maintains or exceeds a minimum insulation value.

Abstract: The present invention discloses removable air duct sealing systems for obstructing and directing airflow through portions of an air duct system. Some systems include a support plate having an opening and a flexible connector having a catch and a tail, the catch for connecting the connector to an air duct system component and the tail for passing through the opening in the support plate. Some systems include a fastener connected to the support plate, the fastener being capable of interacting with the connector in dependence upon the positioning of the fastener. In some systems, the fastener has a catch capable of being configured in a position that prevents the fastener from moving in a direction relative to the flexible connector but will allow the fastener to move in another direction. Some systems also include a gasket for restricting airflow when the gasket is pressed toward the air duct system component.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented to allow one receiver architecture to be used for the reception of two different SDARS signals. Common receiver functions can be utilized to process each signal, thereby obviating the need to duplicate hardware elements. For example, it can be assumed that both signals will not be received at the same time, thus allowing for considerable hardware reuse and lowering the cost of an interoperable receiver.

Abstract: A method of operating a radio in a vehicle includes tuning the radio to a first radio source. Information identifying the first radio source is transmitted from the vehicle to a remote processor. The processor monitors broadcast content of the first radio source on a web site. The processor identifies a second radio source having broadcast content matching the broadcast content of the first radio source. Information identifying the second radio source is transmitted from the processor to the vehicle. When a quality of a broadcast signal from the first radio source received at the vehicle falls below a threshold quality level, tuning of the radio is switched from the first radio source to the second radio source.