Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise woven multilayer textiles having shaped, enclosed, inflatable pockets, where the inflated textile carries tension, compression, torsion and/or bending loads. Composite structures incorporating such inflatable members or spars are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Percale weave sheeting having warp yarn and weft yarn, the warp yarn and the weft yarn being a cross weave of cotton and polyester.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a woven fabric, wherein all warp and weft yarns may be elastic. One or more of the weft and warp yarns may have a stretchable core comprising a first elastic fiber and a second fiber that may be less elastic than said first fiber. In embodiments, the elasticity of the fabric in the warp direction may be at least 25% and the elasticity of the fabric in the weft direction (Eweft) may be at least 25%. In embodiments, the elasticity of the fabric in the weft direction (Eweft) may be at least 30%. In embodiments, the elasticity of the fabric in the weft direction (Eweft) may be at least 40%.

Abstract: A gauze fabric having good touch feeling and capable of being sewn. The gauze fabric includes surface layer, back layer, and at least one middle layer, wherein the surface layer is composed of non-twisted yarns, wherein the back layer is composed of non-twisted yarns, wherein the at least one middle layer is composed of twisted yarns, and wherein the surface layer and the back layer are directly and/or indirectly joined together.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for creating a three-dimensional woven textile products. A method includes rotating strands of warp yarns, where each strand of warp yarn is in a direction away from a surface, in a circular motion while moving a strand of weft yarn forwards and backwards in a direction parallel to the surface so as to cause the strand of weft yarn to alternately weave in and out of the strands of warp yarn. The method includes moving the strand of weft yarn in a direction away from the surface so as to cause the strand of weft yarn to alternately weave in and out of the strands of warp yarn at a different height to create a three-dimensional woven textile product. The method includes supplying at least one of the strand of warp yarn or the strand of weft yarn with a yarn generator.

Abstract: Method for measuring the fabric tension in a weaving machine, in which the fabric (1) is deflected by a deflecting shaft (2), wherein a bending force is applied onto the deflecting shaft (2) by the fabric (1). The flexure or bending displacement of the deflecting shaft (2) is measured by a sensor (3), which is arranged in an area between two supports (4.1, 4.2) of the deflecting shaft (2) on the weaving machine. The deflecting shaft (2) is connected with a machine frame (9) of the weaving machine via the two supports (4.1, 4.2). The spacing distance (A) between the two supports (4.1, 4.2) of the deflecting shaft (2) is reduced for larger fabric tensions to be measured and is increased for smaller fabric tensions to be measured. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding weaving machine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and inventive quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) provided by the combination of specific elements as described herein, which provides a structurally stable yet stretchable quilted fabric. In particular, the present invention is directed to a quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) comprising a layered combination of stretchy fabric material and stretch-resistant fabric material, and the methods of preparation thereof, which remains securely associated by stitching even when subject to the repeated strain and forces of use, e.g., stretching, pulling, and the like. Further, articles of manufacture comprising this novel and inventive fabric are also provided herein.

Abstract: A fibrous structure includes a sheet-like structure and a columnar structure. The sheet-like structure includes first fibers intertwining with each other and first pores formed among the fibers. The columnar structure includes columnar bodies each made of a second fiber and oriented in the first direction and second pores formed between the columnar bodies. The columnar bodies are each in contact, at a first end thereof, with the sheet-like structure.

Abstract: Methods for forming a hydroentangled scrim sheet are provided. The method can include hydroentangling a scrim sheet having a first layer of staple fibers on a first side of the scrim sheet and a second layer of staple fibers on a second side of the scrim sheet to form a hydroentangled scrim sheet; calendaring the hydroentangled scrim sheet to form a calendared hydroentangled scrim sheet; impregnating the hydroentangled scrim sheet with a saturant composition; drying the saturant composition impregnated into the calendared hydroentangled scrim sheet; applying a bond coat onto a surface of the calendared hydroentangled scrim sheet; and applying a top coat onto the bond coat. The top coat is, in one embodiment, configured to provide a surface for further coatings thereon.

Abstract: An air entanglement system having a housing, a first rotatable surface disposed with the housing, and a second rotatable surface disposed with the housing proximate the first rotatable surface is described herein. The first rotatable surface may comprise a first plurality of air jets configured to air entangle a preform in situ. The second rotatable surface may be disposed with the housing proximate the first rotatable surface. The second rotatable surface may comprise a second plurality of air jets configured to air entangle the preform in situ. The air entanglement system may be configured to achieve negative pressure in response to being under suction.

Abstract: A heating system is provided having a plurality of heated zones, with at least a first zone and a second zone. The first zone receives variable input moisture fiberglass over a first conveyor system and comprises a first compression system above the first conveyor system. Each zone has a fire box at the top and an exhaust stack. Heated air is up drafted through the bottom of the first zone, where the heated air flows from the bottom through the conveyor belt, through the fiberglass media, through the tensioned compression chain, and out the exhaust stack of the first zone. The first zone establishes fiberglass loft, with the second zone providing cure of the fiberglass.

Abstract: A non-woven fabric includes nanofibers which contain a polymer and inorganic particles, the nanofibers being formed by an electrospinning method. The inorganic particles contain first particles and second particles, some parts of which are exposed from a surface of the polymer. A volume V1o of a portion of the first particles exposed from the surface of the polymer and a volume V1i of a portion buried in the polymer satisfy a relationship of V1o<V1i, a volume V2o of a portion of the second particles exposed from the surface of the polymer and a volume V2i of a portion buried in the polymer satisfy a relationship of V2o?V2i and an average number N1 of the first particles and an average number N2 of the second particles per unit length of the nanofibers satisfy a relationship of N1>N2.

Abstract: A felting device includes a rigid body having a bottom surface, an upper surface, and a perimeter surface. The bottom surface includes a plurality of grooves and a plurality of protrusions formed between the plurality of grooves. Each of the plurality of grooves includes a first side and a second side. The first side extends at an acute angle from the second side. The first and second sides define side surfaces of the each of the plurality of protrusions. The upper surface is opposite the bottom surface. The perimeter surface extends between the bottom surface and the upper surface. The perimeter surface defines perimeter sides of a set of protrusions of the plurality of protrusions that abut the perimeter surface.

Abstract: A sewing machine is provided, which has lower feed teeth which feed a sewing object by a lower feed drive mechanism having a lower drive shaft 92 as a drive source and upper feed teeth which are driven by an upper feed shaft that is coupled to and driven by the lower feed drive mechanism. The sewing machine is provided with an upper feed lower shaft 1 which is supported rotatably on a machine main body and is coupled to the lower feed drive mechanism, an upper feed coupling section which transmits movement of the upper feed lower shaft to the upper feed shaft, and a transmission control section which controls halting and restarting of transmission of movement of the upper feed lower shaft. The upper feed coupling section is held at a movement transmission halt position by operation of the transmission control section.

Abstract: A presser foot for a sewing machine, is attached to a lower end of a presser bar to press a fabric during sewing, the presser bar being supported by the sewing machine so as to be slidable in an up-down direction. An attachment shaft member is provided in the presser bar so as to be slidable, the attachment shaft member attaching the presser foot so as to be detachable from the presser bar, and an attachment portion is provided in the presser foot so as to be fixed to the lower end of the presser bar by the attachment shaft member. The attachment shaft member includes a holding shaft portion that holds the attachment portion in the presser bar, and two positioning shaft portions having different shaft diameters smaller than that of the holding shaft portion.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of determining inertia of a laundry load may comprise an extraction stabilization phase, where liquid is extracted from the laundry load by rotating the basket at first rotational speed, and a sensing phase. The sensing phase may include a deceleration phase, where the basket speed decreases to a second rotational speed, followed by an acceleration phase, where the basket speed increases back toward the first rotational speed. The inertia of the laundry load may be determined from data sensed during the deceleration and acceleration phases.

Abstract: Portable clothes-drying assemblies are provided to allow travelers to quickly and easily dry articles of clothing. In one embodiment of the invention, the assembly includes a specially configured garment bag from which a conventional hand held hair dryer is suspended. The garment bag includes a pair of exterior side walls defining a clothing compartment, an inlet opening configured to direct heated air from the dryer to a heated air chamber inside the bag, and a baffle system for ensuring that the warm or hot air in the heated air chamber is distributed evenly throughout the clothing compartment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying textile material with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes energizing the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), measuring a parameter related to the energization of the RF applicator, determining a drying cycle of operation in the controller based on the measured parameter, and controlling the energization of the RF applicator according to the determination of the drying cycle of operation, wherein the textile material is dried.

Abstract: Portable clothes-drying assemblies are provided to allow travelers to quickly and easily dry articles of clothing. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, an assembly includes a specially configured garment bag from which a conventional hand held hair dryer is suspended. An adapter tube for directing hot air from the hair dryer into the interior of the garment bag is also provided. The adapter tube has a proximal end configured to sealingly engage the nozzle of the hair dryer and a distal end configured to sealingly engage an inlet formed at the bottom of the garment bag. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the hair dryer is suspended from a horizontal rod, such as a closet rod, from which an article of clothing is also hung. An adapter assembly is also provided. The adapter assembly includes an adapter tube and a plurality of flexible distribution tubes that extend through the adapter tube and are configured to be inserted into the article of clothing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for application of chemicals on textile materials for removing surface chemicals and finishes from textile materials which comprises the following steps: reducing the textile materials to an appropriate size; applying a first catalyzed vapor to the textile materials at a predetermined temperature; penetrating the textile materials at a predetermined temperature; applying a second catalyzed vapor to the textile materials; blending the textile materials; applying a third catalyzed vapor to the textile materials in the one or more blending boxes and dwelling the fabric at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time; and applying a blast of cool air to the one or more blending boxes to stop chemical actions in the textile materials and then transporting the textile materials to next station for further deconstruction processing.

Abstract: A surfactant composition for use for applying a permanent hydrophilic finish to textile fibers and textile products manufactured therefrom contains 40 to 90% by weight of a mixture of at least one non-ionic surfactant and optionally at least one anionic surfactant and/or one cationic surfactant, and up to 60% by weight of a hydrophobic additive. The hydrophobic additive comprises at least one compound of the group of fatty acid esters, vegetable oils and fats, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.

Abstract: Linear tension member having multiple fibers and at least 0.1 wt % of solid hydrophobic organic nanoparticles with a mean diameter of 10-300 nm and a standard deviation ? of at least 10% of the mean value, which linear tension member has a linear mass density of at least 10.000 dtex and has at least 80 wt % of fibers having a mass density higher than 1 g/cm3. The disclosure also pertains to the use of such particles for making a linear tension member buoyant and to a process to manufacture a floating linear tension member.

Abstract: Glycol ether benzoates, glycol benzoates and methyl benzoate facilitate the dyeing of the meta-aramid article, e.g., fibers, at or near neutral pH. The addition of an anionic surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, enhances the performance of the benzoates.

Abstract: The steel wire having a completely ferritic, pearlitic or ferritic-pearlitic microstructure has a weight content of carbon C such that 0.05% C<0.4% and a weight content of chromium Cr such that Cr<12%. The process for drawing the wire comprises: at least one first uninterrupted series of steps (4001-400m) of drawing the wire from a diameter D to a diameter d?, at least one second uninterrupted series of steps (7001-700m) of drawing the wire of diameter d? to a diameter d, one or more intermediate steps between the first and second uninterrupted series of steps (4001-400m, 7001-700m) of drawing the wire, the wire having a temperature less than or equal to 300° C. during the or each intermediate step.

Abstract: Processes disclosed are capable of converting biomass into high-crystallinity nanocellulose with low mechanical energy input. In some variations, the process includes fractionating biomass with sulfur dioxide or a sulfite compound and water, to generate cellulose-rich solids and a liquid containing hemicellulose and lignin; and mechanically treating the cellulose-rich solids to form nanofibrils and/or nanocrystals. The total mechanical energy may be less than 500 kilowatt-hours per ton. The crystallinity of the nanocellulose material may be 80% or higher, translating into good reinforcing properties for composites. The nanocellulose material may include nanofibrillated cellulose, nanocrystalline cellulose, or both. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose material is hydrophobic via deposition of some lignin onto the cellulose surface. Optionally, sugars derived from amorphous cellulose and hemicellulose may be separately fermented, such as to monomers for various polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for continuous manufacture of surface sizing starch, wet-end starch or binder starch in paper, cardboard and chemical pulp industry. The starch slurry is modified as a starch size suitable for the application (6) by exposing the starch slurry to ultra sound in the ultrasonic unit (4, 4a, 4b).

Abstract: One or more embodiments include paper, methods of making paper, compositions, and the like, are provided. In various exemplary embodiments described herein, a paper material may be formed by treating a cellulosic fiber or an aqueous pulp slurry, with a strength including a polyamine resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various aspects of synthetic turf composite structures and uses thereof. One such synthetic turf composite structure has a synthetic turf and a base structure. The synthetic turf includes a primary and synthetic grass extending above a first side of the primary. The base structure has opposing sides. The base structure includes a layer of woven material having at least one layer of thermoplastic material coated onto at least one side thereof. The woven material has openings therein between opposing sides thereof. The one or more layers of the thermoplastic material covers substantially all of the openings in the woven material for rendering the base structure substantially impermeable. The base structure is adjoined to a second side of the primary such that a first one of the sides of the base structure is engaged with the second side of the primary.

Abstract: An apparatus for installation of paving materials has a screed that is configured to extend across a gap between first and second forms, wherein the first and second forms are piecewise parallel with respect to each other. The screed has at least a first section that is coupled to a second section. The screed has a first height adjusting member with a first seat surface for slidable contact along the first form and a second height adjusting member with a second seat surface for slidable contact along the second form. The first and second height adjusting members are adjustable to set the height and angle of the at least first and second sections of the screed within the gap.

Abstract: A vibratory compaction roller has a pretensioning mechanism that exerts a pretension or biasing force between the drum and the motor housing that inhibits relative axial movement between the output shaft of each drive motor and the associated motor housing, thus significantly reducing the generation of noise that would otherwise be created during machine operation. The pretensioning mechanism may take the form of one or more springs positioned between the drum and a drum support that also supports the motor. Bushings are provided between the springs and the drum to accommodate rotational motion between each spring and the drum. Alternatively, the pretensioning mechanism may be provided on a side of the drum opposite the motor and may pull the drum away from the motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a road finishing machine with a thermographic device releasably fixed to a portion of the machine for recording a georeferenced thermographic data record of at least one region of a pavement layer. The thermographic device includes a housing in which a detection unit for detecting a thermographic data record and a further detection unit for detecting a space-related data record for the thermographic data record are disposed.

Abstract: A cold planer has a conveyor system which includes a conveyor frame adapted to receive a conveyor belt. The conveyor frame includes a first portion of the conveyor frame coupled to an anti-slab mechanism. The first portion of the conveyor frame undergoes a change in position corresponding to a movement of the anti-slab mechanism. The conveyor frame includes a second portion of the conveyor frame. The second portion of the conveyor frame has a throw-off end to release a material being conveyed on the conveyor system. The conveyor frame further includes a hinge mechanism located between the first portion of the conveyor frame and the second portion of the conveyor frame. The hinge mechanism allows the throw-off end of the second portion to remain at a fixed position corresponding to the movement of the anti-slab mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a post (12) made of a first material (2) comprising an element (13) made of a second material that is softer than the first material. The element is partially embedded in the first material and has a front surface (6) that forms part of the surface of the post. The element comprises in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the post a front portion (8?) including the front surface and a rear portion (9?). The element is designed so that a waist (w1, w2) is formed between the front and rear portions. The front portion is tapering towards the waist and at least a part of the rear portion has a width larger than the width of the waist.

Abstract: An apparatus to be positioned at the side of a roadway for ensnaring tires of an oncoming land vehicle is described. The apparatus comprises a continuous base layer further comprising a plurality of spike holders. The base layer is adapted to support a net package in a rolled stowed configuration. The net package includes a set of spikes tethered to netting. A deployment hose is connected to the base layer to cause the base layer to become unrolled for deployment when the deployment hose is inflated.

Abstract: An apparatus to be positioned at the side of a roadway for ensnaring tires of an oncoming land vehicle is described. The apparatus comprises a base layer further comprising a plurality of receptacles to hold spikes at both lengthwise edges of the base layer. The base layer is adapted to support a net package in a rolled stowed configuration. The net package includes a set of spikes tethered to netting. A deployment hose is connected to the base layer to cause the base layer to become unrolled for deployment when the deployment hose is inflated.

Abstract: System and methods for determining and controlling appropriate fluid delivery are disclosed. One method includes determining a first electrical conductivity value associated with soil at a first location of a worksite, determining a first global position associated with the first location, comparing the first electrical conductivity value to a first predetermined threshold associated with the first global position, and if the first electrical conductivity value is less than the first predetermined threshold, triggering a sprayer to spray the soil at the first location with fluid.

Abstract: A snow clearing machine is provided that, in proper operation, makes no contact with a roof or other surface on which it operates. The snow clearing machine is configured to leave a layer of snow beneath it, clearing the remainder. As such, the snow clearing machine may be used on a flat roof or other fragile surface without damaging it.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and techniques for automating vehicle mounted spreading systems such as deicing systems for winter road maintenance vehicles and/or agricultural spreading systems by use of an electronic control system configured to operate a distribution element drive system.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus, program, and method for controlling the automatic spraying of an antifreezing agent that can reduce the cost of the antifreezing agent and the impact of salt damages caused by the antifreezing agent. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of antifreezing agent to be sprayed automatically according to road surface condition and reducing the amount of the antifreezing agent left unused on completion of the spray operation by grasping in advance the total spray amount of the antifreezing agent.

Abstract: A tool that cleans debris from sand when pulled on the sand by a user. The tool includes a sieve and a handle. The handle is so positioned on the sieve so as to allow the sieve to have a working position for cleaning the debris from the sand when the tool is pulled on the sand by the user and a non-working position for not cleaning the debris from the sand when the tool is pulled on the sand by the user.

Abstract: A power operated moveable gate barricade comprised of individual wicket gate devices wrapped and sealed inside a stretchable elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for removing floating waste which includes a storage filter support that has a conical shape and tapers to a lower end thereof when it is installed for use and a storage filter that is inserted into the storage filter support from above. The system further includes a pump and an internal impeller when the system is a model to be used in water with zero velocity. Alternatively the system further includes an internal impeller and a speed increaser when the system is a model to be used in water with a velocity that is not zero. The speed increaser is installed in the storage filter support and drives the internal impeller.

Abstract: A rotary auger support stand for mounting and removably holding a articles or devices upright on the ground. The stand includes an upright rod with a helical coil or flights forming an auger base having a point at the lower distal end to be fixedly and removably screwed into the ground to support the stand in an upright position. The top end of the rod forming the stand body defines an S-shaped loop configured, sized and shaped and disposed at a selected angle to support an article thereon. The top adapter is capable of supporting a decorative element, sign, target, or other element. An S-shaped handle is formed integrally within the support shaft longitudinal member extending from the auger.

Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame having a base and a boom, an arm movably coupled to the boom, an attachment, a conduit, a first member, and a second member. The boom has a first end coupled to the base and a second end opposite the first end. The arm includes a first end and a second end. The attachment is coupled to the first end of the arm. The conduit extends from the frame to the arm. The first member is pivotably coupled to the frame and supports a first portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is pivotably coupled between the first member and the arm, and supports a second portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom.

Abstract: A tractor attachment mountable on a loader boom of a tractor and a tractor attachment kit. In one embodiment, the tractor attachment is a grapple assembly, and the grapple assembly kit includes a mounting assembly, a plurality of clamping units, and a plurality of support units. The clamping units and the support units are removably mountable on the mounting assembly and may be arranged in different combinations on the mounting assembly. Such combinations may range from a single clamping unit mounted on the mounting assembly to a mixture of clamping units and support units mounted on the mounting assembly to several clamping units mounted on the mounting assembly. The clamping units may have alternative pivot points to permit jaws of the clamping unit to close at different speeds and with different forces. One or more fangs may be removably mounted on a clamping unit to enhance its grip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety lock device for a quick coupler which prevents the coupled state of a work tool installed on a quick coupler at the front of an excavator from becoming arbitrarily released. A safety lock device for a quick coupler according to the present invention is a quick coupler having: a body; a fixed hook formed on one side of the body and having a coupling pin of a work tool inserted therein; and a movable hook provided on a side facing the fixed hook and pivoting according to the actuation of a cylinder to lock another coupling pin of the work tool.

Abstract: The invention provides a coupler device for coupling an attachment to a mechanical arm of a machine or vehicle, comprising a main hitch body (2), an actuator (3) mounted to the main hitch body (2) and moveable relative to the main hitch body (2) and a front locking mechanism. The front locking mechanism comprises a first locking member (4) adapted to be pivoted by operation of the actuator (3) from an open position to a closed position to engage with a first pin or other means of an attachment to secure the attachment to the mechanical arm and a second locking member (6) provided on the main hitch body which is adapted to mount the actuator to the main hitch body when the first locking member is in its closed position such that the main hitch body prevents the first locking member (4) from pivoting into its open position.

Abstract: A work vehicle may include a chassis, linkage, and locking pin. The linkage may include an upper link pivotally connected to the chassis, lower link pivotally connected to the chassis, and boom. The boom may include an upper arm pivotally connected to the upper link, lower arm pivotally connected to the lower link, front arm pivotally connected to a work tool assembly, and locking tab affixed to one of the front arm and the lower arm and protruding from one of the front arm and the lower arm in a direction away from the work tool assembly. The locking pin may be connected to the chassis and extend laterally relative to the chassis from a retracted position outside a travel path of the locking tab to an extended position intersecting the travel path of the locking tab.

Abstract: A rock bucket attachment for securement with a skid steer unit or tractor front loader, the attachment incorporating a bucket for use in combination with a grapple, the bucket having side walls, back walls, and a bottom wall, the grapple interconnecting by lever arms to the side walls of the bucket, the grapple having a pair of side arms pivotally connected with the front of the lever arms, and hydraulic cylinders interconnecting between the back of the side arms and the back end of the side walls, or the frame structure interconnecting between the two, such that when the hydraulic cylinders are actuated, they initially pivot the lever arms forwardly to their fullest extent to arrange the grapple and its rake over a debris pile, and then further actuation of the hydraulic cylinders pivoting the side arms relative to the lever arms to pivot the rake of the grapple downwardly to urge any debris into the bucket as the rake comes into proximity with the front of the bucket, to retain any raked debris therein.