Abstract: The present invention provides a fabricating method for meltblown nonwoven from natural cellulose fiber blended with nano silver, which comprises following steps. Firstly, prepare nano silver colloidal sol by reduction titration for mixture of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4). Secondly, prepare mixing cellulose serum by blending agitation for mixture of wood pulp, N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) and stabilizer. Thirdly, prepare blending mucilage from mixing cellulose serum via blending process. Fourthly, produce spinning dope by blending and dehydrating the nano silver colloidal sol and mixing cellulose serum. Fifthly, produce molten filament tow by meltblown spinning method in association with coagulation, regeneration in coagulation bath, and water rinse.

Abstract: Provided are a cellulose acetate fiber and a cellulose acetate fiber molded article which are excellent in water solubility and biodegradability and are small in load onto the natural environment even when allowed to stand still in the environment. The invention provides a cellulose acetate fiber containing cellulose acetate having a total degree of acetyl substitution of 0.4 to 1.3 and a compositional distribution index (CDI) of 2.0 or less as well as a cellulose acetate fiber molded article.

Abstract: A fiber can be made having a structure with an axial core and a coating layer. The fiber can have a polymer core and one or two layers surrounding the core. The fine fiber can be made from a polymer material and a resinous aldehyde composition such that the general structure of the fiber has a polymer core surrounded by at least a layer of the resinous aldehyde composition.

Abstract: A furnace for continuously graphitizing carbon fibers includes a supply unit configured to supply an object to be treated made of carbon fibers, a chamber in which the supplied object to be treated is graphitized, and a recovery unit configured to recover the graphitized object to be treated, in which the chamber includes a preheating zone in which the supplied object to be treated is preheated, and an electric heating zone in which the preheated object to be treated is electrically heated, and the electric heating zone includes a pair of electric rolls across which the preheated object to be treated is strung, and a DC power source that is connected to the pair of electric rolls and applies a current between the pair of electric rolls through the preheated object to be treated that is strung across the pair of electric rolls.

Abstract: A conductive textile is provided, including warp and weft, and the warp and the weft are interwoven. The warp includes a signal-transmitting unit, an electrical connecting unit, and at least a first warp conductive fiber. The signal-transmitting unit consists of a first signal-transmitting cable and a second signal-transmitting cable, which are intertwined. Each of the first signal-transmitting cable and the second signal-transmitting cable includes a central conductive fiber and an outer insulating layer. The electrical connecting unit consists of a first power cable and a second power cable. The first warp conductive fiber is disposed between the signal-transmitting unit and the electrical connecting unit. The weft includes a weft conductive fiber.

Abstract: A first fabric layer of a down-proof double-layer fabric has a plurality of first warps and a plurality of first wefts. A second fabric layer has a plurality of second warps and a plurality of second wefts. The first fabric layer and the second fabric layer have a plurality of coupling portions. In the coupling portions, the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer pass through each other repeatedly, and the first warps and the second warps are interlaced. The first warps, the first wefts, the second warps, and the second wefts are between 20 denier and 75 denier. The warp densities of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are between 336 pieces/inch2 and 456 pieces/inch2, and the weft densities of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are between 220 pieces/inch2 and 300 pieces/inch2.

Abstract: A fabric comprises a woven fabric having continuous filament warp yarns and continuous filament filling yarns, wherein the warp yarns are about 30 denier to 100 denier, and the filling yarns are about 30 denier to 100 denier, wherein the warp yarns and filling yarns are woven together in a plain weave to provide a pill resistant fabric having identical surfaces on both sides thereof, and wherein each surface has a coefficient of friction that does not exceed 0.35 under both dry and wet surface conditions. The fabric has a wicking rate of between about 1.00 and 1.75 inches per minute, and has a percent dryness after 45 minutes of 90%.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure is a terry fabric. The terry fabric includes a ground component comprising a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns interwoven with the plurality of warp yarns. At least one of the plurality of warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns include twisted or plied yarns. The woven terry fabric includes a pile component that projects from the ground component in a direction away from the ground component. The pile component includes a plurality of piles that include absorbent pile yarns interwoven with the plurality warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns.

Abstract: A bloomed fiber material (bloomed tow) is manufactured through a process including: spreading a crimped tow in its width direction by a preliminary blooming device; performing primary blooming to bloom the tow by a primary blooming device; dividing the tow into at least two divided tows by a dividing device; cutting a parting between the divided tows by a cutting device; and performing secondary blooming to bloom the divided tows by a secondary blooming device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fabricating method for spunbond nonwoven from natural cellulose fiber blended with nano silver, which comprises following steps. Firstly, prepare nano silver colloidal sol by reduction titration for mixture of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4). Secondly, prepare mixing cellulose serum by blending agitation for mixture of wood pulp, N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) and stabilizer. Thirdly, prepare blending mucilage from mixing cellulose serum via blending process. Fourthly, produce spinning dope by blending and dehydrating the nano silver colloidal sol and mixing cellulose serum. Fifthly, produce molten filament tow by spunbond spinning method in association with coagulation, regeneration, water rinse and high-speed stretching process.

Abstract: Process of preparing meltblown fibers that are reclaimed from a starting material of a polypropylene component and a sustainable polymer component is provided. In one aspect, the method includes blending starting fibers of a polypropylene component and a sustainable polymer component under heat to form a molten stream, and then vis-breaking the components to obtain a polymeric blend that is suitable for use in meltblowing applications. The molten stream of the vis-broken polymer components are extruded through a meltblowing die to form a stream of meltblown fibers that is then collected on a collection surface to form a coherent meltblown web. The starting material may be bicomponent filaments having a sheath-core configuration in which the polypropylene component is oriented in the sheath and the sustainable polymer component is oriented in the core of the filaments. The invention is also directed to meltblown fibers and webs prepared from the process.

Abstract: A needled, non-woven having a first zone extending from an upper surface to an inner plane and a second zone extending from the inner plane to a lower surface. The first zone comprises a plurality of first core/sheath fibers, a plurality of second fibers, and a plurality of third fibers, The second polymer forming the second fibers and the sheath polymer forming the sheath of the first core/sheath fibers have a critical surface energy less than 40 mN/m. The second zone comprises a plurality of fourth fibers and a plurality of fifth fibers. A portion of the first core/sheath fibers, second fibers, and third fibers from the first zone are physically entangled into the fourth fibers and fifth fibers in the second zone. A consolidated needled non-woven and method for making the needled non-woven and consolidated needled non-woven are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and a method of manufacturing continuous glass filament fiberglass media comprises melting glass within a temperature controlled melter. Molten glass exits through a bushing plate with orifices of varying row configurations and orientations. The resulting fiberglass filaments are received on a rotating drum and sprayed with resin and aqueous solution. The resulting fiberglass mat is placed onto a let-off table then sprayed with aqueous solution before further processing.

Abstract: A washing machine which performs a washing operation by heating water, a detergent, or a wash liquid using a dielectric heating method and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine may include a water supply portion which supplies a wash liquid including water and a detergent, a power supply portion which supplies alternating current (AC) power, and an electric field forming portion which forms an electric field between a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion according to the AC power to heat the supplied wash liquid.

Abstract: Laundry washing machine (1) having an outer casing (2), a washing tub (3), arranged inside the casing (2), a rotatable drum (4), arranged in axially rotating manner inside the washing tub (3) and designed to receive laundry to be washed, and a detergent dispensing assembly (12), designed for supplying laundry detergent into the washing tub (3). The washing machine also has a water softening system (14), designed to receive fresh water from a water mains (13) and reduce the hardness degree of the fresh water in order to supply softened water the detergent dispensing assembly (12) and/or to the washing tub (3), during one or more softened water laundry washing phases, and a control panel (28) configured to allow operator to input information associated with washing performance/s. A controller (15) is configured to control the water softening system (14) in order to perform a washing program comprising one or more softened water laundry washing phases based on input washing performance/s information.

Abstract: Laundry washing machine (1) has an outer casing (2), a washing tub (3), arranged inside the casing (2), and a rotatable drum (4), arranged in axially rotating manner inside the washing tub (3) and designed to receive laundry to be washed The machine also has a detergent dispensing assembly (12), designed for supplying detergent/water into the washing tub (3), a water softening system (14), designed to receive fresh water from a water mains (13) and configured to reduce the hardness degree of the fresh water in order to supply softened water to the detergent dispensing assembly (12) and/or to the washing tub (3) during one or more softened water laundry wash phases.

Abstract: An amusement system and method for adding an element of playfulness to placing used/soiled clothing within a hamper or other clothing container. A non-motorized mechanical flapper mechanism is rotationally coupled to an opening of a clothing hamper. The flapper mechanism is biased into a reception mode such that placement of soiled clothing on a target panel rotates the target panel to deposit the clothing into the hamper and the biasing mechanism returns the target panel to the reception mode automatically after deposit. An F/X module may be used to add effects to the transitions of the target panel.

Abstract: Methods to treat and produce articles of manufacture that are activated with an electromagnetic and electrical charge to produce activated articles of manufacture and formulations are provided garments. One aspect of the invention is directed toward activated garments and apparel. Our results described herein showed that the fabric sample treated with the activation process according to the invention released more electrons than the control sample. The treated fabric samples released electrons with a lower average energy, making the water of the treated fabric sample more prone to release electrons. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward providing methods and activated formulations for treating various aliments. One formulation described is an activated topical formulation for improving the strength and vitality of nails.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flexible prepreg comprises a woven cloth or fabric partially coated with a polymer resin. The woven cloth or fabric has a first major surface and a second major surface that is positioned on an opposite side of the first surface. Each roving contains a bundle of fibers. A polymer resin coating is positioned atop the first surface of the woven cloth or fabric. The woven cloth or fabric is coated so that at least 30% of the fibers remain substantially free of or uncoated by the polymer resin. The polymer resin includes a thermoplastic material that melts or softens when exposed to a heating process.

Abstract: A stranding element (V) includes a stationary storage container (2) for the material to be stranded, and at least one rotating guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a) for guiding the material to the stranding region (3) substantially parallel to the rotational axis of guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a). The guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a) is rotatably mounted in support structure (10), in particular in bearing arrangement (L). The bearing arrangement (L) lies completely within the circle of rotation of the material, and is secured to support structure (10) via a retaining arrangement (H) extending from the bearing arrangement (L) radially outwards beyond the circle of rotation of the material, and axially spaced from the guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a). The retaining arrangement (H) has a passage that opens temporarily to allow the material to pass through in the circumferential direction and that follows the circle of rotation of the material.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes embodiments of methods and systems for reducing the size of lignocellulosic feedstock. The present disclosure also includes embodiments of methods and systems for separating oversized, in process lignocellulosic material, reducing the size of the oversized lignocellulosic material offline, and the reintroducing the lignocellulosic material back into the main process flow after size reduction.

Abstract: A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes a defibrating unit and a sheet forming unit. The defibrating unit includes a rotating unit and a housing, and is configured to carry out a dry-type defibrating process by rotating the rotating unit. The housing includes a cover portion and a fixing unit attached to the cover portion and spaced apart from the rotating unit in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the rotating unit so as to form a gap between the rotating unit and the fixing unit. The sheet forming unit is configured to form a sheet by accumulating defibrated material. The rotating unit includes a rotor having protruding sections on an outer circumference of the rotor, and a feeding blade arranged on a side section of the rotor on a side of an input section for the defibration object and configured to generate a flow of air.

Abstract: A paper manufacturing apparatus that can manufacture paper with good mechanical strength and/or water resistance in a dry process. A paper manufacturing apparatus according to the invention has a defibrating unit that defibrates feedstock in air; a mixing unit that mixes an additive containing resin with defibrated material that was defibrated; and a heat unit that heats a mixture into which the defibrated material and the additive were mixed.

Abstract: A spreader roll has a stationary shaft mounted at both ends and running in a curve. A roll shell is supported on the shaft. The construction is simplified in that said roll shell is rotatably mounted, is formed of a flexible material and is supported on the shaft via a lubricating fluid film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a creping blade for the detachment of a travelling paper web from a dryer cylinder, said blade having a working edge to be placed against the cylinder, wherein the creping blade has a tensile strength of 1800-2500 N/mm2 and a hardness of 57-66 HRC in the hardened and tempered condition and wherein the blade is made from a steel, which comprises the following main components (in wt. %): C: 1.2-1.5; Si: 0.1-0.8; Mn: 0.1-0.7; Cr: 4.2-5.2; Mo: 3.0-4.0; V: 3.2-4.2; N: 0.01-0.15; balance Fe and impurities.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to surface enhanced pulp fibers, various products incorporating surface enhanced pulp fibers, and methods and systems for producing surface enhanced pulp fibers. Various embodiments of surface enhanced pulp fibers have significantly increased surface areas compared to conventional refined fibers while advantageously minimizing reductions in length following refinement. The surface enhanced pulp fibers can be incorporated into a number of products that might benefit from such properties including, for example, paper products, paperboard products, fiber cement boards, fiber reinforced plastics, fluff pulps, hydrogels, cellulose acetate products, and carboxymethyl cellulose products. In some embodiments, a plurality of surface enhanced pulp fibers have a length weighted average fiber length of at least about 0.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a process for preparing a dispersion of starch particles in an aqueous liquid. In one or more embodiments, the process includes introducing a feed starch and the aqueous liquid into a rotor stator mixer, maintaining the feed starch and the aqueous liquid in the rotor stator mixer at a temperature ranging from a gelation temperature to less than a solubilization temperature, and shearing the feed starch into starch particles with the rotor stator mixer to form the dispersion of starch particles in the aqueous liquid. In one or more embodiments, the starch particles produced by this process have an average particle size diameter of no larger than 2 micrometers and the dispersion has 20 to 65 weight percent of the starch particles based on a total weight of the dispersion.

Abstract: A security device with multiple layers. A substrate provides the backing to a first luminescent layer. An optically variable structure is positioned between the first luminescent layer and a second luminescent layer. Both the first and second luminescent layers emit luminescent radiation when stimulated. When the first layer is stimulated, the optically variable structure filters the emitted luminescent radiation such that the emitted luminescent radiation only escapes the optically variable structure at a predetermined range of emission angles. A user, when viewing the security device from the predetermined range of angles as both layers are stimulated, can see a completed image of a predetermined indicia. When the security device is viewed at angles other than the predetermined range of angles as both layers are stimulated, a user will only see an incomplete image of the predetermined indicia.

Abstract: A task of the present invention is to provide a coated printing paper for an industrial inkjet printing press, which has printability for a conventional printing press for use in, e.g., offset printing, and which has printability that can cope with the printing speed of an industrial inkjet printing press. An embodiment of the present invention is a coated printing paper for an industrial inkjet printing press, having a support; and, on at least one surface of the support, a coating layer containing at least a binder, a cationic compound, and ground calcium carbonate which, in a particle size distribution curve thereof, has at least one peak and has a half band width of 0.25 ?m or less with respect to the maximum peak, and which has an average particle diameter of 0.10 to 0.28 ?m.

Abstract: Irradiated lignocellulosic or cellulosic materials are provided which contain carboxylic acid groups and/or other functional groups not present in a naturally occurring cellulosic or lignocellulosic material from which the irradiated material was obtained

Abstract: A method of wood pulping having a significantly increased yield is disclosed. Wood chips are chemically pulped to a high kappa number, providing a first accepts component and a first rejects component. The first rejects component is subjected to a high consistency pulping process such as a substantially mechanical pulping process to generate a second accepts component and a second rejects component. The first accepts component may be used in the production of saturating kraft paper with excellent saturability and resin pick up. The second accepts may be used as a second fiber source in the production of multiply linerboard and unbleached paperboard with enhanced stiffness, strength, and smoothness. Alternatively, the first accepts component may be blended with the second accepts component to produce fiber blends, which may be used in a production of paper-based products having enhanced strength and stiffness at low basis weight.

Abstract: A multi-ply bath tissue includes a first ply forming a first surface of the bath tissue. The first ply includes first and second layers. A second ply forms a second surface of the bath tissue. The second ply includes first and second layers. At least one of the first and second layers of at least one of the first ply and the second ply includes a temporary wet strength resin. The bath tissue has a cross machine direction (CD) wet tensile strength of between about 50 grams to about 90 grams.

Abstract: A milling system for milling a track surface with at least one rotatable milling plate. A modular blade system for each milling plate allows individual blades to be removed and replaced when an individual blade becomes dull or broken. The blade system also allows the milling plates to be oriented in both Type 2 and Type 3 configurations depending upon track surroundings and the presence of encumbrance. The milling plates can be mounted to a positioning assembly for adjusting the relative distance between the milling plate and the track surface as well as the angle at which the milling plate engages the track surface. The milling system can include a depth guide so as to physically prevent the milling plate from cutting too deeply into the track surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for installing pipes and conduits in road pavements with minimum cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for constructing a continuously reinforced concrete pavement using foam shotcrete by: positioning continuous reinforcement bars on a base layer where a concrete pavement is constructed; producing normal concrete having a compressive strength of 21-30 MPa from a batch plant and transporting same to a construction site; and shooting a normal strength concrete, which has been produced by mixing, with a mixing part, fly ash or fine slag powder or a low-grade mixed material produced by mixing the fly and the fine slag powder in a state in which fluidity has been increased by mixing in 20-40% of air bubbles with respect to volume, or shooting a high-performance concrete, which has been produced by mixing, with the mixing part, one or a mixture of two or more of silica fume, meta-kaolin, latex, polymers, and a coloring material.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a pad including: a substrate; a first plurality of parallel ridges extending from a first side of the substrate, the first plurality of parallel ridges terminating in longitudinal alternating bevels; and a second plurality of parallel ridges extending from a second side of the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are free-flowing particles. These free-flowing particles include: (a) a rubber particle, and (b) a coating deposited over at least a portion of the rubber particle, wherein the coating includes: (1) a polyurethane-urea resin that is a reaction product of a reaction mixture comprising: (i) a polyol having a number average molecular weight of 1800 to 12,000; (ii) an aromatic diamine; (iii) a polyisocyanate; and (iv) a catalyst for the reaction between hydroxyl groups and isocyanate groups; and (2) a solid particle anti-clumping agent. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such free-flowing particles and synthetic turf structures that include an infill of such free-flowing particles.

Abstract: An adjustable width trail paver comprising a prime mover, an adjustable width paver, moveable and controllable materials conveyor, a controller, a base mold, and a trimmer; the control having pivot, tilt, raise, and fold features to move or control the materials conveyor around obstacles along the path to be paved; a prime mover with hydraulically telescoping frame; an adjustable width paver having interchangeable molds or hydraulically expanding pressure compensated side plates; and, methods for achieving continuous paving near or around obstacles along a path to be paved utilizing the adjustable width trail paver.

Abstract: A device for handling traffic cones that may equip a vehicle, including a frame, a mechanism for transferring the cones from a provisioning unit to a handling station, a cone gripping unit, and mechanism for moving said gripping unit between the handling station and release points, wherein the moving mechanism include a lifting unit ensuring vertical movement for raising and lowering the gripping unit, a translation unit ensuring the transverse horizontal movement of said lifting unit and said gripping unit, said translation unit comprising at least one first slider that comprises a fixed part rigidly connected to the frame and a part that can move in translation, a second slider that comprises a part rigidly connected to the movable part of the first slider and a second part that can move in translation.

Abstract: A snow melting vehicle includes a receptacle for receiving a snow load to be melted inside the receptacle into meltwater and a debris collecting system for moving the debris fallen to the bottom of the receptacle into a collecting chamber disposed adjacent the receptacle. A debris lifting system is also provided for raising the debris from the collecting chamber to a position above the meltwater filling the collecting chamber, whereby the meltwater is substantially drained before the debris is gravity discharged outside the snow melting vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-part reusable levee bag. The reusable levee bag includes a top bag section and a bottom portion removably affixed to the top bag section. The combined top bag section and bottom portion define an in interior space within which fillable material may be received to form a levee bag for use in flooding and other installations. The bottom bag section is made of a biodegradable material while the top bag section is made of an alternative material. The reusable levee bag, once filled, may be disassembled and the top bag section reused while the bottom bag section may remain in place while still being environmentally friendly due to its biodegradation.

Abstract: A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tetrahedron-pyramid pile anchor guide. The anchor guide includes an upper base plate (which is optionally triangular), a triangular lower base, and three tubulars permanently affixed to the upper base and the lower base at fixed angles, thereby maintaining the upper base and lower base in fixed relative positions, each tubular configured to receive a driven tubular anchor rod.

Abstract: A reciprocating hammer with a two-stage acceleration of a pile driving ram, including a first stage in which initial gravitational acceleration is assisted by a thruster and a second stage in which the initially accelerated ram is allowed to further accelerate under the force of gravity alone for the remainder of the pile driver stroke. The force assist in the initial acceleration stage acts as a force multiplier, such that the anvil delivers impact forces to the pile greater than the impact forces achievable by gravity alone for a given stroke length/ram weight combination.

Abstract: A retainment wall for underground horizontally extending mine shafts wherein a spaced vertical series of horizontal support ribs are secured to one or more upright supports that are secured in the mine shaft between the side walls thereof. Porous material covers and is secured to the forward retaining face of the wall structure. If the retainment wall structure is to be used as a fill retainment barrier the porous material is spray coated with a settable sealant which covers the forward face of the wall structure and the perimeter thereof to seal off the mine shaft.

Abstract: A limited displacement, variable location, post tension anchor assembly wherein a post tension thread bar (or a thread bar attached to an SDB) can be displaced following the encapsulation of the anchor assembly in concrete. The displacement movement is in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the thread bar and is limited to the size of the anchor enclosure assembly enclosure. This device provides a mechanism to compensate for placement errors that can occur for field placement of post tension anchor assemblies in concrete structures that heretofore have been unavailable. In addition, following the correct positioning of the thread bar, there is a mechanism provided to allow for remote pressure grouting of the assembly.

Abstract: A support for and/or a front loader includes a first main frame fixed to one of a left and right side of a vehicle body and a second main frame fixed to the other of the left and right sides of the vehicle body. A rear end of the second main frame is positioned further forward than a rear end of the first main frame.

Abstract: A vehicle blade assembly apparatus including a push beam; a blade having a working side and a connection side; an anchoring bracket disposed on the connection side of the blade and having a plurality of mounting bores arranged along an arc around a retention hole; and a pitch link connected to the push beam and to the anchoring bracket using a retention pin configured to be removably placed through co-linear mounting bores on the pitch link and the anchoring bracket.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a reinforced elastomeric blade having a plurality of laminated layers. The laminated layers can include at least two layers of elastomeric material at least partially separated by a fiber reinforced laminate layer or an embedded metal layer.

Abstract: An earth working apparatus, for laying a pipe or cable underground. The earth working apparatus comprises a plurality of trenching modules. Each trenching module is arranged sequentially in a first plane and comprises a cutter in communication with a conveyor. In a second aspect, each trenching module cuts a layer of earth and conveys said layer of earth to a collection device or to a collection area.