Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Abstract: An epitaxial diamond layer and a method for the production thereof can be provided that comprises the following steps: providing a substrate; depositing a metal layer on at least a subarea of the substrate, wherein the metal layer contains, or consists of, at least one period 4, 5 or 6 metal having a melting point of greater than or equal to 1200 K; and depositing a diamond layer on at least a subarea of the metal layer; wherein at least one intermediate layer is deposited between the metal layer and the diamond layer and has a higher lattice constant than undoped crystalline diamond and a lower hardness than undoped crystalline diamond.

Abstract: The method for producing an SiC epitaxial wafer according to the present invention includes: a step of vacuum baking a coated carbon-based material member at a degree of vacuum of 2.0×10?3 Pa or less in a dedicated vacuum baking furnace; a step of installing the coated carbon-based material member in an epitaxial wafer manufacturing apparatus; and a step of placing an SiC substrate in the epitaxial wafer manufacturing apparatus and epitaxially growing an SiC epitaxial film on the SiC substrate.

Abstract: A magnetic field guided crystal orientation system, and a method of operation of a magnetic field guided crystal orientation system thereof, including: a work platform; a heating element above the work platform for selectively heating a base layer having grains on a wafer substrate where the wafer substrate is a part of a wafer on the work platform; and a magnetic assembly fixed relative to the heating element for aligning the grains of the base layer using a magnetic field of 10 Tesla or greater for formation of an interconnect having a crystal orientation of grains in the interconnect matching the crystal orientation of the grains of the base layer.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of a particle accelerator beam to form thin layers of material from a bulk substrate. In particular embodiments, a bulk substrate (e.g. donor substrate) having a top surface is exposed to a beam of accelerated particles. In certain embodiments, this bulk substrate may comprise a core of crystalline sapphire (Al2O3) material. Then, a thin layer of the material is separated from the bulk substrate by performing a controlled cleaving process along a cleave region formed by particles implanted from the beam. Embodiments may find particular use as hard, scratch-resistant covers for personal electric device displays, or as optical surfaces for fingerprint, eye, or other biometric scanning.

Abstract: Reducing the microvoid (MV) density in AlN ameliorates numerous problems related to cracking during crystal growth, etch pit generation during the polishing, reduction of the optical transparency in an AlN wafer, and, possibly, growth pit formation during epitaxial growth of AlN and/or AlGaN. This facilitates practical crystal production strategies and the formation of large, bulk AlN crystals with low defect densities—e.g., a dislocation density below 104 cm?2 and an inclusion density below 104 cm?3 and/or a MV density below 104 cm?3.

Abstract: A process including shearing a first dispersion medium and a second dispersion medium under conditions that precipitate a plurality of polymeric fibers; and collecting the plurality of polymeric fibers at a rate of at least 300 grams/hour. The first dispersion medium is a solution including at least one polymeric component. The at least one polymeric component includes a poly-etherimide component selected from the group consisting of polyetherimide homopolymers, polyetherimide co-polymers, poly etherether ketones homopolymers, polyetherether ketones copolymers, polyphenylene sulfones homopolymers, polyphenylene sulfones copolymers, and combinations thereof. Products produced by the process can be non-woven paper, medical implants, ultra-fine filters, membranes, hospital gowns, electrical insulation paper, honeycomb structures and personal hygiene products, dialyzers, blood, oxygenator filters, intravenous (IV) filters, diagnostic test filters, and blood/apheresis filters.

Abstract: Methods are provided to make composite yarns having a filamentary core with at least one elastic performance filament and at least one inelastic control filament. A fibrous sheath, preferably formed from spun staple fibers, surrounds the filamentary core, preferably substantially along the entire length thereof. The at least one elastic performance filament most preferably includes a spandex and/or a lastol filament. The at least one inelastic control filament is most preferably formed of a textured polymer or copolymer of a polyamide, a polyester, a polyolefin and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the fibrous sheath is formed of synthetic and/or natural staple fibers, most preferably staple cotton fibers. The elastic composite fibers find particular utility as a component part of a woven textile fabric, especially as a stretch denim fabric, which exhibits advantageous elastic recovery of at least about 95.0% (ASTM D3107).

Abstract: A pile woven fabric that has both of lightness and thinness almost equivalent to a typical clothing fabric and water absorbency property, heat-retaining property, breathability, good touch feeling, etc. of towel cloth. The pile woven fabric has pile height lower than a typical comparison example towel cloth. The pile woven fabric has a pile formed of a cotton yarn that has a yarn count finer than that of the comparison example. The pile woven fabric has pile density higher than that of the comparison example. In the pile woven fabric, the cotton yarn is twisted together with a water-soluble yarn such that the water-soluble yarn is twisted in a direction opposite to a twisting direction of the cotton yarn, and, after weaving processing, the water-soluble yarn is removed to induce reverse twisting of the cotton yarn.

Abstract: A method of knitting a knitted component for an article of footwear includes performing a pass of at least one yarn feeder along a longitudinal axis relative to first and second needle beds of a knitting machine. The method includes feeding at least one yarn with the at least one feeder during the pass. The method also includes forming, during the pass, a plurality of first loops with the first needles to define a first portion of the knitted component. The method further includes forming, during the pass, a plurality of second loops with the second needles to define a second portion of the knitted component. The first portion defines a medial side of an upper for the article of footwear. Additionally, the second portion defines a lateral side of the upper for the article of footwear.

Abstract: A bendable straight knitting needle consisting of three parts (1,2,3) that provides ergonomic benefit by enabling bending of the needle during stitch/loop creation by the knitter typically done with two knitting needles, one in each hand. The addition of a bendable portion to the standard conventional straight knitting needle would allow flexible knitting motion with enhanced comfort and better ease of knitting in a tight space.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.

Abstract: A wet treatment device (1) for the wet treatment of textile making-ups (T) has a treatment drum (10) which is driven about a vertical axis of rotation (A) in a direction of rotation (V) by a rotary drive, The treatment drum (10), which can be loaded at the top, has a drum shell (13) arranged on the circumferential side relative to the axis of rotation (A) and having an outlet opening (20). The latter opens into a return line device (30) which is arranged to be fixed against rotation and which has an annular channel (32) enclosing the treatment drum (10) radially and formed so as to be open in the direction of the outlet opening (20). in addition, the return line device (30) has a discharge opening (31), which is positioned above the drum base (11) and closer to the axis of rotation (A) than the first outlet opening (20).

Abstract: An apparatus for dye application to textile manufactures, exhaustion of the applied dye, and drying of the textile manufacture. The apparatus, in some implementations, includes a dye applicator that applies dye evenly to a textile manufacture of varying length, one or more microwave elements for heating the textile manufacture with applied dye to exhaust the dye, and a blower system to dry the textile manufacture after application of the applied dye.

Abstract: Embodiments are related to the principles and techniques used in the household appliances industry, particularly it refers to a method for performing routine domestic chores in an easier and optimal manner, more particularly it refers to a textiles washing method by means of spinning intervals in order to achieve an optimal wash with low water consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine (1) comprising a cabinet (2) housing a chamber (3) for treating laundry having a rotation axis (RR), a porthole (8) for providing access to and tightly closing the chamber (3), a hinge (11) to pivot the porthole (8) to the cabinet (2), an electromechanical lock (12) comprising a first member (13) on the porthole (8) and a matching member (14) on the cabinet (2), and a grip-only handle (15), wherein said porthole (8) comprises at least one frame (30, 30a, 31), and a glass (32) secured to the at least one frame (30, 30a, 31), wherein said electromechanical lock (12) is configured to be released by applying a force beyond a threshold onto the porthole (8) away from the cabinet (2).

Abstract: Embodiments are related to a drying procedure and a household appliance for drying textile items, and more particularly to a dryer using controls based on a processor in order to control the drying operation making an efficient use of the heat source (electrical or gas), evaluating various parameters as temperature, time and humidity level in predetermined ranges.

Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet that defines a treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a door that is configured to open and close at least a portion of the cabinet. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a wrinkle removal module that is located on an inside of the door, that is configured to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying pressure to the clothes. The wrinkle removal module includes a base plate that is located at the door and that is configured to support clothes. The wrinkle removal module further includes a press plate that is coupled to the base plate, that is configured to rotate relative to the base plate, and that is configured to remove wrinkles from clothes based on pressing against the base plate.

Abstract: A method of producing cellulose fibres impregnated with metal nanoparticles, particularly silver nanoparticles. The method comprises swelling cellulose fibres in an aqueous alkali solution (e.g. NaOH (aq)). The swollen cellulose fibres are removed from the aqueous alkali solution and mixed with an aqueous solution of a metal salt (e.g. AgNO3) and a polymer solution so as to impregnate the fibres with metal nanoparticles. The swollen cellulose fibres impregnated with metal nanoparticles are then removed from the solution. The invention further relates to the composition of cellulose fibres impregnated with metal nanoparticles and an absorbent material (e.g. wound dressing) comprising a blend of cellulose fibres impregnated with metal nanoparticles with at least one other type of fibre.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorine-containing self-lubricating fabric coating material and method for preparing the same. The coating material consists of 30 to 70 pbw of fluorine resin, 10 to 40 pbw of a curing agent, 5 to 25 pbw of a reactive diluents, 0.5 to 5 pbw of a silane coupling agent and 0.5 to 3 pbw of a silicon surfactant. It is of high fluorine content and high stability. Besides, the coating material system with characteristics of self-lubricating and weather resistance is solvent-free, environmentally friendly, and has wide applications.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous urethane resin composition with which a fiber base can be impregnated, which is capable of thermal coagulation, which does not detach from the fiber base due to water or heat in the step of coloring the impregnated base, and which is capable of forming a coating film having resistance to discoloration which may occur with time and an excellent feeling, that is, flexibility and resilience. The aqueous urethane resin composition includes a urethane resin, a nonionic emulsifier, and an aqueous medium, the urethane resin being produced by reacting a polyol including a polyol including a carboxyl group with an aromatic polyisocyanate and a chain extender, the content of urea linkage in the urethane resin being 0.3 mol/kg or less. Also provided is a leather-like sheet produced by impregnating a fiber base with the aqueous urethane resin composition and subsequently performing thermal coagulation of the urethane resin composition.

Abstract: Textiles backed with a polyurethane cushion are produced by applying a layer of frothed polyurethane-forming mixture to a surface of the textile. The mixture contains both water and a physical blowing agent. The layer expands due to the action of the water and the physical blowing agent and cures to form an attached cushion having a density of 176 g/L or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile comprising a woven or nonwoven textile backing and a flame retardant coating, characterized in that the flame retardant coating comprises nanoparticles of a mineral flame retardant selected from the group consisting of aluminum monohydroxide (AlOOH), aluminum trihydroxide (Al(OH)3) and a mixture thereof and poly(vinyl alcohol).

Abstract: Provided is a sublimation transfer ink set including a yellow ink composition containing a yellow dye; a magenta ink composition containing a magenta dye; a cyan ink composition containing a cyan dye; a first black ink composition; and a second black ink composition, in which the first black ink composition contains the yellow dye and the magenta dye, and the cyan dye, and the second black ink composition contains a C.I. disperse blue 360.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a system for separating lignin from a lignin containing liquid medium, such as pulp mill black liquor, and treating the separated lignin. The method comprises at least the following steps: a) a precipitation stage (1), wherein a pH lowering agent (A) is added to the lignin containing slurry for precipitating lignin, b) followed by a first separation stage (2), wherein the precipitated lignin is separated as a lignin cake from the remaining liquid phase of the lignin containing slurry, c) a suspending stage (3), wherein the lignin cake is suspended for obtaining a lignin suspension, d) a hydrothermal carbonization stage (4), wherein the lignin suspension is treated for obtaining a slurry of carbon containing material, and e) a second separa-tion stage (5), wherein the carbon containing material is separated from the slurry.

Abstract: The object is to provide a shoe press belt with excellent mechanical properties, in particular excellent wear resistance, and to provide a method of manufacturing said shoe press belt. The shoe press belt 1 is a shoe press belt 1 for use in a papermaking machine, wherein it is constituted by a resin layer 22 and it comprises an outer circumferential layer surface 222 contacting a felt, and wherein the outer circumferential layer surface 222 is formed with a surface-treated layer 24, in which part of the resin layer 22 is modified by coating a composition 25 comprising an isocyanate compound onto a semi-finished outer circumferential layer 221 and by performing a curing treatment.

Abstract: Flame-resistant paper for radio wave absorber members includes 40 to 70% by mass of pulp; 5 to 50% by mass of aluminum hydroxide powder; and 3 to 15% by mass of a flame retardant consisting of a polyborate, wherein the flame retardant consisting of a polyborate is contained in an amount of 7 to 25% by mass relative to the amount of the pulp.

Abstract: A gypsum board has two opposed faces, and a fibrous mat being embedded in one of the faces of the board. The fibrous mat comprises fibres that are bound by a polymeric binder. The length of the fibres is greater than 20 mm, and the diameter is greater than 14 micron. The polymeric binder is substantially formaldehyde-free. The fibrous mat achieves fire resistance in the gypsum board without the need to incorporate flame retardants into the binder, as well as providing flexural strength.

Abstract: A paper material is provided herein, wherein the paper material includes a fibrous material including at least 5 dry weight percent of fibers derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species; wherein the paper material has a basis weight ranging from about 5 g/m2 to about 450 g/m2; and wherein the paper material has a caliper ranging from about 0.01 mils to about 200 mils. The paper material can be suitable for use in a smoking article in the form of at least one of a tipping material, a plug wrap and a wrapping material. The paper material can be suitable for use in at least one of a soft carton container suitable to house smoking articles, a label, a paper substrate of a barrier layer, a hard carton suitable to house smoking articles and a container suitable to house smokeless tobacco products.

Abstract: A system for crafting railroad crossties of compressed bamboo is described. The system employs a hydraulic press configured to effectively compress multiple stalks of bamboo into a strong unified beam within a mold. Bamboo is first mashed, dried, and treated. A resin is employed as a permanent adhesive, binding the stalks together. The bamboo is stacked within a mold and compressed under the pressure exerted by the hydraulic press. An oven is used to heat the compressed bamboo, and then the bamboo is cooled. The compressed bamboo beam may then be trimmed to remove excess bamboo, and is cut into crosstie segments if needed. The resulting crosstie is sturdy, ecologically friendly, and rapidly manufactured.

Abstract: A protective device (1) for sleeper-mounted and/or rail-mounted devices (2), more particularly for balises, comprises a cover (3) that delimits a space (4) for receiving the sleeper-mounted and/or rail-mounted device (2), and at least two fastening elements (6, 7) connected to the cover (3) for fastening the protective device to a rail (8) and/or a sleeper (9). At least one of the fastening elements (6) can be moved relative to the cover (3) from a release position to a locking position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material transport carriage (1) for transporting bulk material, in particular ballast. Said transport carriage comprises a frame (2) which extends in a longitudinal direction (L), expands in a transverse direction (Q) and spans a frame plane with an upper side and a lower side, in addition to at least two drive units (5) which are connected to the frame (2), and an upper conveyor unit (6) which is arranged on the upper side of the frame plane. Said material transport carriage (1) also comprises a lower conveyor unit (7) which is arranged on the underside of the frame plane (R).

Abstract: An industrial mat that has a support core configured and arranged to support other components of the mat; and upper and lower layers that provide upper and lower surfaces of the mat, with the layers protecting the support core. Bumpers are provided upon the longitudinal sides of the core, the front and rear end sides of the core, or upon all sides to protect the core from damage due to transport or installation of the mat. The bumpers are typically made of wood, or of a plastic or elastomeric material and have a shape that absorbs impact and shock forces. The mat also includes lifting elements of D-shaped rings, O-shaped rings, chains, or cables attached to the upper or lower layer or the support core, with the lifting elements configured and dimensioned to provide certified overhead lifting of the mat for installation and reclamation thereof.

Abstract: A method for supporting cooling pipes and reinforcing bars in an ice rink is disclosed. The method provides rink chair support sections, each having a base structure with a first overlapping portion at one longitudinal end, a second overlapping portion at an opposite longitudinal end, and a middle portion intermediate the first and second overlapping portions. Each support section also has a support arrangement to support the pipes and bars, which is attached to the first overlapping and middle portions so as to stand upwardly therefrom. Further, the first overlapping portion has a hole that is arranged to receive a protruding element coupled to the second overlapping portion for longitudinally coupling support sections end-to-end. The method also involves arranging the support sections into a plurality of rows and coupling the support sections within each row so that each rink chair support of a support arrangement supports a different pipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screed for a paving machine that includes a flexible smoothing plate, a vertex block a first actuator, and a second actuator. The flexible smoothing plate is provided with a longitudinal length and an outer longitudinal end. The vertex block is located on top of the flexible smoothing plate. The first actuator is connected to the outer longitudinal end and adapted to selectively adjust an elevation of the outer longitudinal end so that the outer longitudinal end of the flexible smoothing plate forms a berm by flexing about the vertex block and extending upward at an angle relative to an inner portion of the flexible smoothing plate. The second actuator is connected to the vertex block and configured to adjust the length of the berm by selectively repositioning the vertex block along the longitudinal length of the flexible smoothing plate.

Abstract: In an automotive milling machine, with a height-adjustable machine frame, with a controller for the travelling and milling operation, with a working drum, with a slewable transport conveyor device arranged in front of or behind the working drum as seen in the direction of travel of the milling machine, where the last or single transport conveyor of the transport conveyor device as seen in the direction of transport is slewable sideways, relative to the machine frame, about an essentially vertical axis under a slewing angle, and about an axis orthogonal to the axis under an elevation angle, and where the transport conveyor discharges the milled material at a specified conveying speed onto a point of impingement on a loading surface of a transport vehicle, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: the controller comprises a detection and control system which continuously locates the alterable position of the loading surface of the transport vehicle and of the transport conveyor relative to the m

Abstract: A parking stop may include a body extending between a first end and a second end and having a vertical profile dimensioned to block a movement of a wheel. The body may include a cavity and an opening to the cavity for receiving delivery of a solidifying filler material into the cavity. The vertical profile may include a concave tire engagement surface along a lower portion and an angled surface along an upper portion. The angled surface may extend away from the concave tire engagement surface at an angle approximately tangent to the concave tire engagement surface at an approximate point where the concave tire engagement surface meets the angled surface or greater than approximately tangent to the concave tire engagement surface at the approximate point where the concave tire engagement surface meets the angled surface.

Abstract: An assembly includes a handheld work apparatus and a support. The support has a holder worn by an operator and a connector arrangement which is held at a first attachment on the holder and on a second attachment on the work apparatus. The connector arrangement is mounted on the second attachment so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis and supports the work apparatus in a rearward direction in relation to the operator and prevents a rearward movement of the work apparatus. The center of gravity of the work apparatus and the first attachment have a spacing (a) to one another measured in a horizontal and lateral direction in relation to the operator. The holder has, at the first attachment, a bracing device for supporting the tilting moment acting on the first attachment by the weight force (F) of the work apparatus because of the lateral spacing (a).

Abstract: An unmanned mobile device for treating a snow covered surface having transport means adapted to the movement on snow and/or ice is disclosed. The device has compressing means of the snow for exerting a compression force on the snow in order to increase the specific weight thereof and/or varying means of the temperature of the surface of the snow.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for compacting soil and granular materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, the soil compaction apparatuses include an arrangement of diametric expansion elements that, in their expanded state, form a larger compaction surface. In another embodiment, a compaction chamber can be provided with diametric restriction elements and a flow-through passage in the upper portion of the chamber exterior of a drive shaft. The diametric expansion or restriction elements can be fabricated from, for example, individual chains, cables, or wire rope, or a lattice of vertically and horizontally connected chains, cables, or wire rope. Embodiments of the soil compaction apparatus include, but are not limited to, closed-ended driving shafts, open-ended driving shafts, flow-through passages, no flow-through passages, removable rings for holding the diametric expansion/restriction elements, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Apparatuses for constructing displacement aggregate piers are disclosed. In one example, a mandrel is provided comprising a tamper head that has cutting teeth on the leading edge thereof. In another example, hydrojet nozzles are provided within one or more of the cutting teeth of the tamper head. In yet another example, the mandrel comprises grout tubes (or grout injection lines) and/or grout inspection lines. In yet another example, the mandrel and/or tamper head can comprise cutting teeth, hydrojet nozzles, grout tubes (or grout injection lines), grout inspection lines, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of installing a foundation for an offshore wind turbine and a template for use herein. In illustrative embodiments, the template is releasably anchored in a seafloor and the template is leveled before installing a pile. In a method according to some illustrative embodiments herein, a template may be provided, the template comprising at least one hollow guiding element for receiving the pile, at least one suction bucket, a frame body to which the at least one hollow guiding element and the at least one suction bucket are coupled, and controlling means configured to supply a pressure to the at least one suction bucket.

Abstract: The present invitation relates to a soil anchor footing supporting system within the ground surface to support steel or concrete column, brick or block wall, light post, sign post, substation equipment, pre-cast panel, retaining wall etc. It comprises of a footing slab (2) made of concrete; plurality of deformed steel bars (1) or fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars embedded in the lower surface of the concrete slab (2) and plurality of anchor bolts (4) or reinforcing starter bars which are embedded into upper surface of concrete slab (2) to suit steel or concrete column. The bars, which act as mini piles, are configured for ground penetration and a concrete slab is cast on top to encase all the bars and is capable of holding desired loads. These footings can be cast-in-situ type where the bars are pushed into ground (3) individually or in groups and concrete is cast on top, or it can be pre-cast type where, the whole footing is pushed into ground using pile driving equipment or mobile press.

Abstract: A work tool coupler for a work vehicle may include a rigid body, a retention pin, a four-bar linkage, and a lever. The retention pin may be configured to engage a work tool when the coupler is in an engaged position. The four-bar linkage may include a first member pivotally connected to the retention pin and at least one of a second member and a third member, the second member pivotally connected to at least one of the first member and the third member, the third member pivotally connected to at least one of the first member and the second member and a fourth member, and the fourth member pivotally connected to the third member. The lever may be attached to the fourth member.

Abstract: A sectional plow is provided. The sectional plow includes a plow body or blade. It also includes a first side plate attachable to a first side of the plow body, and a second side plate attachable to a second opposite side of the plow body. The sectional plow also includes a first thrust arm attachable to the plow body and the first side plate, and a second thrust arm attachable to the plow body and the second side plate. In an embodiment, the thrust arm is a pair of thrust arms. The plow also includes extensions of different sizes that are insertable between the plow body and the side plates to extend the width of the plow and provide at least three alternative plow widths. Significantly, the plow can be easily assembled and disassembled. It is designed to be bolted together as opposed to welded together.

Abstract: A mounting member for an actuator of a machine is disclosed. The actuator has a cylinder defining a longitudinal direction and a motor disposed adjacent to a mounting end of the cylinder. The actuator has a first angular orientation and a second angular orientation about the longitudinal direction with respect to the mounting member. The motor is disposed proximal to the mounting member in the first angular orientation and disposed distal to the mounting member in the second angular orientation. The mounting member includes a base portion to couple to a frame of the machine and a bracket portion extending from the base portion. The bracket portion is coupled to the mounting end of the cylinder. The mounting member further includes a guide portion extending from the base portion to prevent coupling of the actuator to the bracket portion in the first angular orientation.

Abstract: A drive system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The drive system includes a power source configured to generate mechanical power, and a transmission driven by the power source, a traction device driven by the transmission. The drive system further includes a first input device configured to generate a signal to operate the machine, a second input device configured to receive an operator selection of one of a plurality of transmission modes, and a controller in communication with the first input device and the transmission. The controller is configured to adjust operation of the transmission to control a speed rate of change of the traction device in response to the signal from the first input device and based on the operator-selected one of the plurality of transmission modes.

Abstract: Provided is a work machine driving device which can reduce unnecessary switching control of switching valves. The present invention is configured so that at least two closed-circuit hydraulic pumps 2a to 2f can be connected in a closed loop to any one of hydraulic actuators 7a to 7c, 10c through electromagnetic switching valves 12, in which a controller 16 includes a priority order calculating circuit 31 which calculates the allocation of the closed-circuit hydraulic pumps 2a to 2f to the hydraulic actuators 7a to 7c, 10c according to operation of operation levers 17a, 17b and a priority order map 32 determining priority connection relationships between the closed-circuit hydraulic pumps 2a to 2f and the hydraulic actuators 7a to 7c, 10c, and the priority order calculating circuit 31 selects and allocates an unallocated closed-circuit hydraulic pump 2a to 2f when the number of closed-circuit hydraulic pumps 2a to 2f to be allocated increases.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a blade of a motor grader is disclosed. The method comprises resting the blade on a ground plane in a first configuration and then a second configuration, calculating coordinates of a left blade tip and a right blade tip of the blade with reference to coordinates of a frame, while the blade being rested on the ground plane in each of the first configuration and the second configuration, determining a pitch offset, a roll offset and a height offset from the coordinates of the left blade tip and the right blade tip of the blade, and transforming the coordinates of the frame to coordinates of the ground plane using the pitch offset, the roll offset, and the height offset. The transforming equalizes height for the left blade tip with respect to the right blade tip as a constant in each of the first and second configurations and the constant determines a cut depth of the blade in the ground.

Abstract: A method and system for harvesting water from the atmosphere using unwanted combustible gas, where the unwanted combustible gas refers to combustible gas (e.g., natural gas) that would normally be flared off by the oil and gas operator or by a plant (e.g., petrochemical plant). The energy produced by burning the unwanted combustible gas is used to power vapor compression or vapor absorption based refrigeration units which provide the cooling capacity to condense water. The condensers may be coated with specialized condensation promoting coatings that increase the condensation heat transfer performance thereby enabling compact combustible gas powered atmospheric water harvesters. The water collected can be used for oilfield operations, hydraulic fracturing, waterflooding, etc.