Abstract: A method of making a spunbond fleece from continuous filaments wherein at least some of the filaments produced have natural crimp. The filaments are deposited in the deposition station of a conveyor creating a filament mass and the conveyor transports the filament mass toward a consolidating device. A gas stream is produced that flows along the upper surface of the filament mass in the travel direction of the filament mass.

Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a main body that includes a washing unit capable of washing laundry and a micro bubble generation unit configured to generate micro bubbles and supply the generated micro bubbles to the washing unit. The micro bubble generation unit includes a circulation unit supplied with water from the washing unit and configured to pressurize the water at a high pressure, an air supplier configured to supply air, a mixer connected to the circulation unit and the air supplier, configured to mix the washing water and the air, and a slit through which the mixed water and air pass through to generate the micro bubbles.

Abstract: A home appliance, such as a clothes washing machine, has a source of noise and an acoustic insulator. The source of noise moves between a first position and a second position during operation of the appliance. The acoustic insulator has a movable portion that moves with the source of noise between the first position and the second position during operation of the appliance and an interface that remains substantially stationary as the source of noise moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A dynamic balancer device for mounting to and balancing a rotatable drum in a laundry treating appliance. The dynamic balancer device comprises an enclosed annular housing having a radial circumferential wall, a plurality of internal baffles in the enclosed annular housing and a fluid disposed in the annular race and movable therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household appliance (1) that can be changed to a mode other than the operating or stand-by modes when desired, but eliminating the possibility of changing to this mode unintentionally by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a home appliance, to a home appliance system, and to a method for operating same, wherein the home appliance and a mobile terminal are connected to one another to add or update data in the home appliance through the mobile terminal connected thereto, diagnose the state of the home appliance by means of the mobile terminal, and supplement the function of the home appliance by means of the mobile terminal, thus expanding the functions of the home appliance to enable the easy control of the home appliance, and more conveniently controlling the home appliance.

Abstract: Washing machine appliances and methods for operating washing machine appliances are provided. A washing machine appliance has a tub and a basket rotatably mounted within the tub, the basket defining a chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A method includes flowing a first volume of water from an external water source into the tub, agitating the articles within the tub, and, during the agitating step, flowing a second volume of water from the external water source into the tub.

Abstract: Compositions for and methods of digitally printing an ink image onto a woven textile material are provided. A base application is applied to the surface of a woven textile material, especially one comprising synthetic resin fibers prior to application of an ink image layer. The base application comprises an acrylic latex material that is formulated to imprinted upon with a digital ink while still wet, thereby eliminating the need for an intermediate drying cycle in between base application deposit and printing of the ink image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified refiner system for the acetylation of wood chip and/or wood fiber. The invention comprises a process for the acetylation of wood chip in a refiner system including a feed hopper component, a non-steam digester component and a refiner (defibrator) component in which the chip is contacted with an acetylating fluid between the hopper and the digester components within a connecting multi-zone compression feed screw.

Abstract: A fabric structure used to make textured tissue or towel or nonwovens, the structure being permeable to air and water, comprising a sheet contact surface having a pattern including a series of raised land areas and corresponding depressions adapted to impart a texture to the tissue or towel or nonwoven, and a series of through voids adapted to allow passage of both water and/or air from the fabric surface into and/or through the structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a dispersible moist wipe comprising hydroentangled fibers and a binder composition. The moist wipe demonstrates high initial wet strength while maintaining effective dispersion in an aqueous environment. The moist wipe has potential application as a flushable surface cleaning product and/or a flushable cleansing cloth.

Abstract: An in-line production method for providing a liquid flow of at least one additive in the short circulation and into the liquid flow of a paper making stock of a fiber web machine by feeding, the liquid flow of the at least one additive to the liquid flow of the short circulation, wherein a suitable amount of a microfibrillated cellulose or nanofibrillated polysaccharide is provided substantially simultaneously with the feeding of liquid flow of the at least one additive.

Abstract: In an automated molding machine for ultra small draft angle slurry molding products, a righting gear of a righting mechanism drives a turning mechanism to perform a turnover action to assist righting an ascending or descending action along a righting rack of a righting shaft synchronously. When a slurry suction die is moved up and down and/or turned over, the slurry suction die can be ascended to a designated position through the righting provided by the righting gear and the righting rack to achieve a precise closing when the slurry suction film is carried, ascended and closed with an extrusion die or descended and closed with a moving mold. Meanwhile, the extrusion die is controlled by a power cylinder to perform a descending stroke and close the mold with the slurry suction die.

Abstract: In a railway switch with a main track and a branch track, in which one rail of each track is each configured as a tongue rail and movable into abutment on the respective stock rail, the stock rail comprises in the region of the abutment on the tongue rail a deviating course of the running edge and the running edge of the tongue rail comprises a curve progression, whose imaginary extension comprises an overcutting or an undercutting with the running edge of the stock rail.

Abstract: A lawn grid is provided with pipelines for a heat transfer medium. By using this lawn grid, a turf which can be used for summer operation can be integrated in winter into the structure of an artificial ice rink and/or the turf can be kept free of frost in winter by means of a surface lawn heating. Moreover, the lawn grid can be used for the active and passive recovery of solar heat. The invention further includes methods for the production of an artificial ice rink on a turf and for collection of solar energy in an outdoor facility using such a lawn grid.

Abstract: Technologies for communicating roadway information includes a plurality of roadway markers configured to propagate communications amongst each other. To do so, each roadway marker is configured to transmit communications to one or more other roadway markers. The communications may include sensor data generated by a sensor of a roadway marker. One or more roadway markers may transmit the sensor data to a roadway controller. Additionally or alternatively, the communication may include an alert message. A roadway marker may include a local alert device and be configured to activate the alert device in response to receiving an alert message. Additionally, one or more roadway markers may communicate with a roadway controller, a roadway traffic device, and/or an in-vehicle computing system of a vehicle to propagate roadway marker sensor data and/or alert messages. The roadway controller may be configured to control the roadway traffic devices, roadway makers, and/or communicate with remote computing devices.

Abstract: Road markers, highway delineators and other products are manufactured from a compounded mixture of polymers and pulverized or micronized rubber powder, using a multi-layer plastic extrusion process on industry standard plastic extrusion equipment. The compound retains shape and includes a mixture of natural and synthetic rubbers, carbon black, fillers and oils; a propylene-based elastomer; a mixture of light color aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, and linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: An access gate provides access to cross a wall and may comprise at least one hinged wall portion configured to be moved between an open and a closed position. In the closed position, the hinged wall portion acts as a barrier between a first and a second side of the wall. In the open position, the hinged wall portion allows passage between the first and second sides of the wall. The access gate may comprise a crossing surface to allow passage between the first and second sides of the wall; and at least one hinged surface door configured to be moved between a closed and an open position. In the closed position, the surface door prevents access to the crossing surface and provides a walkable/drivable surface. In the open position, the surface door provides access to the crossing surface.

Abstract: A slider assembly including a front section, and a back section, where the front section is adapted to conform to the cross sectional profile of rails forming the terminal end of a guardrail, or other barrier, to which the slider assembly will be fitted in use. The front section in combination with the back section create an internal space therebetween capable of substantially surrounding both an associated first rail and an associated second rail of the terminal end, and at least two further rails located downstream of the first and second rail. The slider assembly includes first and second opposed portions configured to move with respect to each other so the slider assembly can, in use, apply an increasing compressive force to telescoping rails as a consequence of the slider assembly travelling along one or more subsequent rail(s) during telescoping.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for converting existing ice resurfacers to reuse collected ice and snow for further ice resurfacing. The systems, methods and devices allows for efficient, clean and environmental friendly ice resurfacing. The conversion includes the modification and/or replacement of the snow dump tank, main water tank and the installing of heating and power systems. This invention is designed for present machines and for incorporation into future manufacturing of ice resurfacers. While reducing the requirement for large amounts of fresh water, the surface water being pre-heated by two commercial hot water tanks, it also reduces the amount of labor and costs associated with ice resurfacing.

Abstract: A novel design and construction method for the creation of a deployable flexible flood mitigation wall manufactured from textile and membrane materials. The flexible flood mitigation wall system comprises a textile/membrane wall and support posts configured to be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position and wherein, in the deployed position, the wall forms a leak-free barrier against flood water or other fluids. A series of posts that are manually deployed is used to support the fabric wall when hydrostatically challenged, and transfer loads to the ground. The wall is stored at the point of use in a surface box or trench box and keeps the loading from the flood water off the building, structure or equipment being protected.

Abstract: A hydrostatic fluid containment system, or flood barrier, that is positioned underground in its open state consisting of a buoyant wall which floats up and above ground level when submerged in a fluid, creating a seal from both buoyant vertical and hydrostatic horizontal forces on the containment wall imposed by the contained fluid. The system will not open prematurely and restrict access of vehicles or pedestrians until containment is necessary. The system comprises a pivot seal which seals the barrier on the upstream side, as well as another sealing element that is positioned between the pivot seal and the buoyant wall. The pivot helps to tilt the barrier towards the upstream direction.

Abstract: A novel extendible flexible flood barrier manufactured from textile and membrane materials has been developed which comprises a textile/membrane wall and support posts configured to be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position and wherein, in the deployed position, forms a leak-free barrier against flood water or other fluids. The flexible wall is stored in a container on one side of the opening to be protected and extended to the receiver on the opposite of the opening to deploy the barrier. Structural members, such as posts or a building itself will react to the load from the flood water impinging on the wall. Intermediate posts or bollards can be added to lengthen the wall so larger spans can be closed-off with the flexible wall. The flexible wall can be configured for use in many applications including entire buildings, building entrances, transit system passages, such as ventilation shafts or elevator shafts, stairwells, and other openings that can be threatened by flooding.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new marine fender, and relates to a method of assembly a fender. The fender is comprised of four quadrant sections that are conjoined at mating surfaces with tapered wedges inserted into tapered mortises formed at interrelated surfaces. This method of assembly enables an articulated cam action joint which dynamically interacts with kinetic impact energy. Preferably, the components are made from resilient material that is suitable for compression molding, and are approved for use in the marine environment. One preferred embodiment of the invention encircles a single piling. The fender can be positioned to float with changing water levels, and rotate upon impact. The marine fender can be installed on existing isolated and independent marine structures, such as monopiles and dolphins, with little or no modification of the structure.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting first and second members of a helical pile system. A coupling member has a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. A hollow protrusion extends outwardly from and axially along the outer surface of the coupling member. A fastener opening is disposed in the coupling member. A first member is fixedly receivable by the first opening of the coupling member. A second member has a rib disposed on an outer surface. The rib is receivable by the protrusion when the second member is received by the second opening of the coupling member. A fastener is receivable in the fastener opening. The fastener prevents withdrawal of the second member after being inserted in the coupling member.

Abstract: Several practical refinements, extensions, additions, and improvements to the manufactured three-dimensional continuous convex-concave fairing with attached vortex generators are provided. The piecewise continuously varying slope and curvature fairings provide manufacturing cost reductions, as well as cost reductions by reducing the frequency and complexity of monitoring practices for bridges and elimination of temporary fixes that require costly annual or periodic engineering studies and construction to mitigate scour on at-risk bridges. The probability of bridge failure and its associated liability to the public is totally avoided since the root cause of local scour is prevented.

Abstract: An anchorage system includes a plurality of anchors, disassembled from an anchor assemblage, and a plurality of anchor connectors. Each anchor includes a body having an endless rigid sidewall defining and surrounding an interior cavity in the body. The sidewall has an endless rim and an attachment formation opposite from the endless rim. Each anchor connector is configured to couple with the attachment formation on the sidewall of the anchor and engage a sheet of material, such as a beach towel, at one of a plurality of corners thereof so as to secure the sheet of material on the sandy beach when the anchor bodies are buried in the sandy beach such that the interior cavities of the anchor bodies, below the endless rims thereof, are substantially filled with sand.

Abstract: The apparatus provides the user with the ability to rapidly drive stakes into a straw wattle. There is a slot within the apparatus for inserting a stake and then guiding the stake as the stake is being driven through the wattle and into the ground. A slide hammer shuttle can slide up and down an elongate barrel member to drive a slide hammer into the top of a stake being held within the barrel member. A footrest assembly having adjustable height is incorporated so that the stake and barrel will be spaced above the top surface of the wattle while each stake is being driven into the wattle and ground.

Abstract: A cellular confinement system for soil, sand or other filler material comprises a number of sub-assemblies each made up of a plurality of interconnected open cells of fabric material. The sub-assemblies are stackable one on top of the other to provide a structure having at least one generally vertical side or end wall. Each sub-assembly comprises a skirt portion which is arranged to overlap between vertically juxtaposed sub-assemblies in use. The skirt portion substantially prevents or minimizes the escape of finer aggregate material from between the stacked sub-assemblies.

Abstract: A scraper with dual downloading mechanism having a container enclosing a hinged gate, a hinged box and an ejector located inside said hinged box. A plurality of piston arrangements is provided to selectively lower and raise the container and to selectively load/unload a material from said container by a hinged box and an ejector.

Abstract: A cutter head (1) for removing material from a water bed. The cutter head (1) is arranged to rotate about an axis of rotation (RA). The cutter head (1) includes a base ring (10) and a hub (20), the base ring (10) and the hub (20) being positioned rotational symmetric with respect to the axis of rotation (RA). The cutter head (1) includes a plurality of arms (30) extending between the base ring (10) and the hub (20), the arms (30) including a plurality of excavating tools (40). The excavating tools are provided by bits (40) having rotational symmetric bit ends (41), wherein the arms (30) include one or more groups of bits (40), each group including three or more adjacent bits (40) of which the bit ends (41) define a straight line segment (LS).

Abstract: Serrated plow blades for vibratory plowing systems are presented. A plow blade assembly in a first embodiment includes a plurality of serrations welded along the leading edge of a plow blade in a substantially contiguous series, for exerting a cutting force on subsoil and underground obstructions. The serrations may have tapered faces and a knife-like upper edge that is oriented at an acute angle relative to the leading edge of the plow blade. In a second embodiment, a plow blade assembly is manufactured from a single plate that is precisely cut to form a blade with integral serrations. These serrated plow blades last longer and the sawing action allows more continuous plowing through subsoil obstructions without stopping.

Abstract: A work machine includes: a vehicle body frame of the work machine; an engine mounted on the vehicle body frame; an engine cover covering over a top of the engine and fixed to the vehicle body frame via a column; a first exhausting device having a tubular appearance; a second exhausting device having a tubular appearance and having a function different from that of the first exhausting device; and a bracket holding the first exhausting device in an upper holding part and the second exhausting device in a lower holding part to attach them on a bottom surface of the engine cover.

Abstract: A cab rear extension beam (14) that is positioned in a front side to a heat exchanger (26) to support a rear side of said cab (28) is provided. The cab rear extension beam (14) includes a rising plate part (14A) that rises from a bottom plate (6), an upper horizontal plate part (14B) that is bent from an upper end of the rising plate part (14A) and extends to the rear side, and a space part (14C) that is formed of the rising plate part (14A) and the upper horizontal plate part (14B), and is formed in a reverse L-letter shape as a whole. A urea water tank (34) is formed with a vertical tank part (35) that is positioned in a rear side and extends in an upper-lower direction and a lateral tank part (36) that extends from a lower part of the vertical tank part (35) to the front side, and is formed in an L-letter shaped vessel as a whole. Besides, the lateral tank part (36) of the urea water tank (34) is disposed in the space part (14C) in the cab rear extension beam (14).

Abstract: A wear assembly with strain relief protects exposed surfaces of excavating equipment such as a bucket lip. Wear components may include a seat where loads are applied, welding flanges flanking the seat on opposite ends of the component welded to the equipment, and strain relief areas between each welding flange and the seat. The strain relief balances stresses from loading in the wear assembly across the weld flange to limit cracking from stress concentrations. Strain relief may include modification of material properties or modification of component configuration to reduce stiffness of the component between the weld flanges and the seat.

Abstract: A device used to conceal at least a portion of a wastewater strainer associated with a bathtub. More specifically, a plate having an opening therethrough is used to overlap a flange of the wastewater strainer wherein the opening in the plate generally coincides with an opening in the wastewater strainer so that the bathtub drain is unobstructed. The plate may include a downwardly extending lip to help facilitate orientation onto the flange of the wastewater strainer. The plate conceals the wastewater strainer, thereby facilitating reconfiguration of a bathtub as the existing wastewater strainer need not be removed and the plumbing system retested.

Abstract: A fixture cleaning and deodorizing apparatus including a container assembly with a wick assembly and a solution container, wherein the wick assembly is secured to at least one of the solution container and a dispenser, the dispenser receives at least one of the container assembly and solution container therein, and the dispenser is configured to dispense solution from the solution container; and a fan assembly situated in the dispenser.

Abstract: An adapter provides leveling and elevation adjustment between the grate and strainer head of a floor drain. The strainer head is cemented in hardened concrete and has an upper seat for removably accepting the grate. The strainer head also has a tubular body defining the tubular lumen that is the drain hole. The adapter for the grate has a base ring, a set ring and a plurality of jack screws. The base ring gets seated in the strainer head's seat. The set ring forms a replacement seat for the grate to seat. Jack screws threaded into inboard tabs of the base ring provide elevation adjustment to the overlying set ring. The jack screws are disposed relative the strainer head such that the tip end and lower exposed thread portions thereof occupy and travel in the tubular lumen of the strainer head.

Abstract: The system has filling plates (10) that are provided between an inner cover plate and outer cover plate. The frame rails are formed with an intermediate trapped insulation. A connection element configured for connecting the posts and bolt so that the filling plates are provided in the skeletal segments. An outer edge of the outer cover plate of a filler panel is overlapped adjacent to the post or bolt. The connecting portion configured to jam the overlapping portions of the outer cover plate with post or bolt.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an industrial plant module for industrial plant construction includes (1) determining a number of single level layers required to fabricate a multi-story industrial plant module, including at least two story layers; (2) constructing the single level layers at substantially ground level and in a multi-step sequence, including installing equipment on at least one story layer, and where each story layer is open at its top; and (3) fabricating the multi-story industrial module by stacking the single level layers and fastening the single level layers together.

Abstract: A method for producing a low-emissivity layer system includes the steps of forming at least one low emissivity layer on at least one side of the substrate by deposition, and subsequent brief tempering of a deposited low emissivity layer by electromagnetic radiation, avoiding an immediate heating up of the substrate. A device for performing the method includes a flash lamp arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to an enclosure with a substantial rectangular configuration, adapted to contain an apparatus sensitive to acoustic vibrations, the enclosure comprising walls and acoustic damping material located within the wall, wherein the acoustic damping material comprises at least one absorbing body of acoustic energy absorbing material located adjacent to a rib of the enclosure. The acoustic vibrations most disturbing the processes in the apparatus within the enclosure are caused by standing acoustic waves within the enclosure with frequencies in the range between 50 Hz and 1000 Hz. These acoustic waves are efficiently damped by the provision of a block of acoustic absorbing material adjacent to one of the ribs of the enclosure, to such an extent that the need for thick walls of the enclosure is substantially obviated, leading to a less voluminous enclosure.

Abstract: A porous sound absorbing structure according to the present invention includes an outer material 2 having a smooth curved shape, an inner material 3 having an uneven shape with a perimeter thereof combined with a perimeter of the outer material 2 to form a hollow portion S between the outer material 2 and the inner material, and a reinforcing plate material 4 having a large number of through holes 5, the reinforcing plate material being attached to a surface of the inner material 3 on the side of the hollow portion S in such a manner that an air layer is formed between the reinforcing plate material and the surface. A sound absorbing property is given to an interior of the hollow portion S by the reinforcing plate material 4.

Abstract: A wall system for improved water drainage, and diminished probability of occurrence of mold, mildew and rot formation behind cladding attached to the wall system. The wall system is generally material agnostic, and may be used as an interface between a structural-wall sheathing (including house wraps, gage-metal framing, and felt), and exterior-façade materials, including, but not necessarily limited to: faux masonry, faux stone, mortar, stucco, and other aesthetic or exterior-façade materials. The following disclosure is also directed to systems and methods of attaching faux stone to a wall.

Abstract: In a balcony comprising parallel transverse boards forming a floor, transverse joists and longitudinal parallel joists supporting the transverse boards, the installation of a watertight underdeck membrane above each pair of longitudinal joists protects the structure from decomposing by recuperating water infiltrating between boards. The membrane comprises flat sloped zones and a foldable gutter shaped zone between two flat zones. The gutter zone becomes progressively deeper from upstream till downstream by stretching it with fingers. At the most upstream point of the balcony, above the first transverse joist attached against a wall of a construction, the gutter zone is completely flattened to bend the membrane and put it against the wall, thus acting as a flashing which collects water flowing along the wall before infiltrating into joists. The membrane is rollable for facilitating transportation and also to cut at a desired length according to balcony length for avoiding unnecessary junction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.

Abstract: The invention provides a wall or ceiling covering arrangement (10) comprising a covering material (100) and a lighting system (200) arranged to generate light (210). The covering material (100) has a user side (101) and an opposite back side (102). The lighting system (200) is arranged at the back side (102) of the covering material (100) and the covering material (100) has a light transmission for light (210) generated by the lighting system (200) in the range of 0.5% to 30%, especially in the range of 1% to 20%. The covering material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of plasters and wallpapers.

Abstract: A wall system comprising: a plurality of core blocks, each core block having: a front face; a rear face; a top face; a bottom face; a left side face; and a right side face, each core block having protrusions and grooves in one of the top and bottom faces for interlocking together an assembly of core blocks in stacked rows with abutting side faces, each core block having a slip molding axis and a substantially uniform cross-sectional profile transverse to the slip molding axis, wherein the front, rear, top and bottom faces define the cross-sectional profile; a plurality of fascia blocks, each fascia block having: a decorative exposed front face; a rear face; a top face; a bottom face; a left side face; and a right side face; and a plurality of connectors for mounting the fascia blocks to the assembly of core blocks.