Abstract: A control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, where the laundry treatment apparatus includes a first reservoir for holding water and defining a first opening for introduction of laundry, a second reservoir placed inside the first reservoir, the second reservoir being rotatable about a rotation axis perpendicular to a bottom surface of the first reservoir and defining a second opening that is positioned under the first opening, a through-hole that is defined in the second reservoir, a spray unit for spraying water to an inside of the second reservoir, and a drain unit for draining water inside the first reservoir, includes rotating the second reservoir to thereby apply force on laundry received in the second reservoir, spraying water to the inside of the second reservoir via the spray unit, and discharging the sprayed water in the second reservoir to an outside of the first reservoir via the drain unit.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating fabric according to a cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining an interior, a wash tub within the interior and having a peripheral wall with an upper portion and a bottom end closed by a base; a wash basket located within the wash tub for movement relative thereto and defining a laundry treating chamber; and a drive motor located within the cabinet for rotating or oscillating the wash basket. Prior to installation of the wash tub in the cabinet, the wash tub is oversized relative to the interior. After installation of the wash tub in the cabinet, the upper portion of the wash tub forms a press fit with the cabinet such that the upper portion of the wash tub exerts a force on the cabinet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control method of a washing machine. The method includes accelerating an angular speed of a wash tub by rotating the wash tub in which water is stored in a washing or rinsing operation, and detecting current angular-speed values with a time gap within a preset preliminary-acceleration range, thereby calculating a preliminary angular-speed variation-value by adding absolute values of differences between the current angular-speed values detected before and after each time gap, comparing the preliminary angular-speed variation-value with a preset preliminary reference variation-value to perform fabric dispersion when the preliminary angular-speed variation-value exceeds the preliminary reference variation-value, and discharging the water and rotating the wash tub so that the angular speed of the wash tub is accelerated in a dehydration operation.

Abstract: A system for metering at least one substance includes at least one inlet for fluid to be metered and one inlet for displacement fluid or transfer fluid, both giving access to a reservoir having an outlet from the reservoir which in turn gives access to a circuit portion in which only the displacement or transfer fluid circulates. The pump is located in this portion of the circuit, such that it works by suction for the portion of the system up to the reservoir and by impulsion beyond its position in the system.

Abstract: A washing machine, comprising: a cabinet; a tub provided within the cabinet to store wash water therein; a drum rotatably provided within the tub; and a detergent supply apparatus configured to receive wash water from a water source and supply the wash water and wash water mixed with detergent into the drum, wherein the detergent supply apparatus comprises: a detergent box comprising a liquid detergent storage unit having a storage space configured to store liquid detergent and a outlet port; and a pumping device provided in the liquid detergent storage unit to selectively discharge liquid detergent discharged from the outlet port according to a predetermined amount; and a dispenser housing provided in the cabinet to have an accommodation space to insert and withdraw the detergent box; and a water distribution unit provided on an upper surface of the dispenser housing to distribute wash water supplied from the water source to an inside of the detergent box.

Abstract: A flood prevention device comprising a first solenoid valve, an input on the first solenoid valve designed to attach to and receive fluid flow from a mainline water or gas source; a wiring harness to electrically connect the first solenoid valve to an appliance control unit, and a first supply hose, with a first end attached to an output of the first solenoid valve and a second end designed to attach to and deliver fluid to an appliance.

Abstract: A washing machine and a method for operating a washing machine appliance. After the user selects a wash cycle, the washing machine appliance may perform a load sensing routine, during which a standard water fill amount and standard agitation intensity are determined. The washing machine appliance includes a controller that receives a user input of a supplemental water fill amount and provides the tub with an amount of water equal to the standard water fill amount plus the supplemental water fill amount. The controller determines an increased agitation intensity based at least in part on the supplemental water fill amount and operates the motor in order to rotate an agitation element according to the increased agitation intensity. The present subject matter thereby enables a user to adjust the water fill amount while maintaining the agitation stroke intensity.

Abstract: A washing machine comprises a water-containing barrel, a flocculation container and a filtering container that are successively brought into communication in a loop; the flocculation container is provided with a stirring mechanism and a washing mechanism; a rotatable filtering mechanism and a filtering and self-washing mechanism using water intake current to spray and clean the filtering mechanism are provided in the filtering container. When the washing ends, water is discharged into the flocculation container, and after the flocculation processing, the water is discharged into the water-containing barrel of the washing machine for rinsing after being filtered by the filtering container, and the processing procedure is circulated until the rinsing is completed; during the last rinsing processing, the flocculation generated in the circulated water flocculation processing is controlled to be discharged and the rinsing is completed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drying chamber (condenser) including a container having a steam intake opening, the condenser liquefying steam taken from the steam intake opening into the container, and the drying chamber including a cooling pipe which is disposed in the container and through which coolant circulates.

Abstract: In a method for operating a tumble dryer for drying damp laundry, the profile of the moisture of the air in the tumble dryer, advantageously the absolute moisture, is measured during an initial phase of the drying process. The profile of the measured moisture is then compared with stored profiles for the moisture or a gradient of the profile of the measured moisture is compared with stored gradient threshold values for gradient values of the moisture. In this case, profiles and/or gradient threshold values for fibres from the following group: cotton, wool and synthetic fibres, and also an upper gradient threshold value and a lower gradient threshold value are stored.

Abstract: For the purpose of delivering a laundry item (10) to an ironer, the laundry item (10) is spread, by opposite corners of a lateral edge (20), by means of spreader clips (18, 19). In this case, deformations, or “ear formation” may occur at the corner regions (12, 13) of the laundry item (10) that are gripped by the spreader clips (18, 19). This “ear formation” is mostly irreversible, and in the long term results in damage to the laundry items (10). The invention creates a method and a device by which the laundry item (10) is delivered to an ironer in a gentle manner. For this purpose, at least one corner region (12, 13) of the laundry item (10) that is gripped by a spreader clip (18, 19) is captured by an imaging means as the laundry item (10) is being spread.

Abstract: A method for treating dyed textile, comprises contacting the dyed textile with a pectolytic enxyme, wherein the said method is not applied during the abrasion stage when the dyed textile is a denim fabric.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating a fibrous substrate prior to forming an image thereon are provided. The method can include positioning a treatment sheet adjacent to the fibrous substrate, transferring a salt (e.g., calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or a mixture thereof) from the treatment sheet to the fibrous substrate using a wetting solution (e.g., an aqueous solution, such as water) to carry the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate, and drying the fibrous substrate such that the salt remains in the substrate. For example, the transfer of the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate can be accomplished via pressing the backside of the treatment sheet such that the wetting solution flows from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate while carrying the salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making phenolic fatty acid compounds having a reduced phenolic ester content. The invention also relates to method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a non-phenolic polymer (e.g., a synthetic fabric). The method comprises contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a non-phenolic polymer to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the non-phenolic polymer; and reacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the non-phenolic polymer with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the non-phenolic polymer. The invention is particularly useful for making a synthetic fabric-reinforced article, such as synthetic fabric-reinforced rubber article, circuit board substrate, or fiberglass.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a composite panel comprising a substrate comprising a fiber weave, and a first layer overlying the substrate comprising silicone wherein the composite panel is constructed and arranged to resist ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A multicolored and accented carpet includes a plurality of tufts of color accented fiber including two or more differently colored extruded solution dyed yarns and a base yarn twisted together whereby a plurality of color transitions are provided along the length of the single accented fiber. A cut pile carpet is produced, having the appearance of a space dyed carpet, with the fade and bleach resistance of a solution dyed carpet.

Abstract: A copolymer composition is disclosed with advantages for textile fibers, yarns, blended yarns, fabrics, and garments. The composition includes polyester copolymer, between about 4.5 and 5.5 percent adipic acid based on the amount of copolymer, between about 630 and 770 parts per million (ppm) of pentaerythritol based on the amount of copolymer, and between about 3.4 and 4.2 percent polyethylene glycol based on the amount of copolymer.

Abstract: A steel cord for reinforcing a breaker or belt ply in a rubber tire having a core group and a sheath group. The core group consists of two to four core steel filaments with a first diameter dc and the sheath group consists of one to six sheath steel filaments with a second diameter ds. The ratio dc/ds of the first diameter dc to the second diameter ds ranges from 1.10 to 1.70. The two core steel filaments are untwisted or have a twisting step greater than 300 mm. The sheath group is twisted around the core group with a cord twisting step in a cord twisting direction. The ratio of the difference in residual torsions of the core group and the sheath group to the difference in saturation level between the core group and the sheath group ranges from 0.10 to 0.65, preferably from 0.10 to 0.60.

Abstract: An operating wire has a multi-twisted structure constituted by twisting side strands, each formed by twisting element wires together around a core strand. A side element wire of the side strand faces the outside of the operating wire in the radial direction at a site located on the outer circumference of the operating wire and has a flattened surface where a flat portion provided in a portion of the side element wire in the circumferential direction extends in the X axis direction, the length in the X axis direction of the flattened surface being 4.8-11.0 times the diameter of the side element wire, and the pitch magnification of the side strand being 7.0-12.0 times the diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for functionalizing a material, linking materials, or producing a composite material with compositions comprising (a) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, a polymeric xyloglucan, and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer; (b) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group, and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer; (c) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group, and a xyloglucan oligomer; (d) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, a polymeric xyloglucan, and a xyloglucan oligomer; (e) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group; (f) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and a polymeric xyloglucan; (g) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer; (h) a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and a xyloglucan oligomer, or (i) a composition of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), or (h) without a xyloglucan endotransgly

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing paper and a pitch removal agent that can remove pitch efficiently. A pitch removal agent having an average polymerization degree of 300 to 2500, a saponification index of 70 to 88 mol % and satisfying, when the absorbance at a wavelength of 490 nm is designated as y (Abs) and the saponification index as x (mol %), the Numerical Formula (A) below is added to a pulp slurry during production of paper using waste paper in the step of deinking the waste paper by floatation and/or a step earlier: y=?0.0297x+b??(A) (wherein, 70?x?88 and 2.80?b?3.03).

Abstract: A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: A scalable, energy efficient process for preparing cellulose nanofibers is disclosed. The process employs treating the cellulosic material with a first mechanical refiner with plates having a configuration of blades separated by grooves, and subsequently treating the material with a second mechanical refiner with plates having a configuration of blades separated by grooves different than the first refiner. The plate configurations and treatment operations are selected such that the first refiner produces a first SEL that is greater than the SEL of the second refiner, by as much as 2-50 fold. An exemplary high first SEL may be in the range of 1.5 to 8 J/m. Paper products made with about 2% to about 30% cellulose nanofibers having a length from about 0.2 mm to about 0.5 mm, preferably from 0.2 mm to about 0.4 mm have improved properties.

Abstract: A refiner segment (1) for a refiner intended for defibrating lignocellulose-containing material has a refining surface comprising a group of first bars (10) and second bars (20), each first and second bar having a first end (10-1, 20-1) directed in the direction of an inlet zone (2) of the refiner segment and a second end (10-2, 20-2) directed in the direction of a refining zone (3) of the refiner segment, where the second ends (10-2) of the first bars (10) are interlaced with the first ends (20-1) of the second bars (20) to form first grooves (30-1) between the first bars (10), and second grooves (30-2) between the second bars (20).

Abstract: [TASK] Provided is a method of spraying a chemical solution, the method being capable of efficiently applying a chemical solution to a traveling canvas and sufficiently preventing the adhesion of paper powder and pitch to the canvas. [MEANS OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM] The present invention provides a method of spraying a chemical solution Y, the method comprising spraying the chemical solution Y continuously on a canvas K used in a dry part D of a paper machine by a spraying apparatus 10 while making the canvas K travel, wherein the canvas K is guided to an inside roll IR and an outside roll OR, and wherein the spraying apparatus 10 is disposed upstream from the outside roll OR and between the inside roll IR and the outside roll OR, and the chemical solution Y is sprayed toward the outside roll OR along a travel direction Y2 of the canvas K.

Abstract: A method for producing a meta-aramid fiber paper-based material includes steps of: adding functional powders into a first poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) solution, and obtaining a homogeneous mixed solution; through a dry spinning method, obtaining meta-aramid chopped fibers; through a second poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) solution, obtaining meta-aramid fibrids; processing the fibrids with a multi-stage classification, selecting the fibrids having an appropriate mesh number and combining in proportion; mixing the chopped fibers and the fibrids, and relieving until uniform; forming a paper through an ultralow concentration inclined wire forming machine with an ultrasonic process and a wet-papermaking process; after squeezing and drying, obtaining a meta-aramid fiber base paper, and then processing with surface coating; and, after multi-stage calendering, rewinding and slitting, obtaining the high-performance meta-aramid fiber paper-based material. The paper-based material has a thickness of 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glass plate-interleaving paper, which is used for a glass plate for use in a display, and in which wood pulp is used as a raw material, and the number of foreign substances having a Mohs hardness of 4 or higher present on the surface of the glass plate-interleaving paper is fewer than 0.010 per square meter. Even if the glass plate-interleaving paper of the present invention is used in a conventional way as glass plate-interleaving paper with respect to a glass plate used as a substrate material for a flat panel display in which high cleanliness and high quality are required, the glass plate-interleaving paper is able to prevent damage or cracks occurring on the surface of the glass plate.

Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.

Abstract: A wet-laid nonwoven having a1) 5-50 wt % matrix fibers and a2) 50-95 wt % at least partially thermally fused binding fibers or b1) 50-80 wt % matrix fibers and b2) 20-50 wt % binders, can be used as a light distributing element.

Abstract: A web substrate having at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof is disclosed. The surface has surface area comprising at least about 0.2 percent line embossments and a ratio of line embossment area to dot embossment area greater than 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid coating composition comprising at least one terephthalate ionomer comprising anionic substituents selected from sulfonate, carboxylate and/or phosphate groups, wherein the at least one terephthalate ionomer has an acid value of at least 1 mg KOH/g ionomer, at least one calcium carbonate containing filler, and a buffer.

Abstract: A packaging material and method for making the same are disclosed. The packaging material includes a strength layer and image layer. The strength layer has two opposed surfaces. The strength layer includes softwood fibers having an average length ranging from about 1.5 mm to about 3.0 mm. The softwood fibers present in an amount ranging from about 70 wt % to about 100 wt % of a total wt % of the strength layer. The image layer includes hardwood fibers having an average length ranging from about 0.5 mm to about 1.5 mm. The hardwood fibers present in an amount ranging from about 70 wt % to about 100 wt % of a total wt % of the image layer. The image layer includes a water soluble di-valent or multi-valent salt present in an amount ranging from about 5 lb per ton of total fibers in the image layer to about 50 lb per ton of the total fibers in the image layer.

Abstract: A movable mat is formed from a plurality of elongate beams arranged in side-by-side relationship. The mat features a recessed area formed from a pair of adjacent notched beams. An elongate connector passes through both of the adjacent notched beams at the recessed area. A portion of the connector within the notch is surrounded by a rigid sleeve. At least one pocket is formed in an upper surface of one of the beams. A rotatable coupler is situated within the pocket. The mat may be moved by attaching lifting equipment to the connector at one of the recesses or to the coupler. To form a flooring system, a plurality of mats may be arranged adjacent each other on a surface of the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable, releasable locking pin for connecting at least first and second adjacent mats of a support surface includes a body and at least one foot operatively connected to the body proximate to the lower end thereof and configured to secure the locking pin to the mats. The foot is selectively movable from an unlocked position to at least one locked position and then, while in a locked position, selectively moveable upwardly relative to the body and the first and second mats.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing assembly includes a covering layer being one or more of artificial turf, rubber mats, polymer mats, short pile carpeting, particulate infill, wood chips, and ground rubber chips. Also included is a layer of underlayment panels positioned beneath the covering layer. The panels have a panel section with a plurality of drain holes formed therethrough. A top surface of the panels is configured to support the covering layer. A bottom surface of the panels has a plurality of bottom projections that cooperate to define bottom channels suitable to permit water flow across the bottom surface, the bottom channels being in fluid communication with the panel drain holes. The bottom projections define a first spring rate characteristic that is part of a first stage and a second spring rate characteristic is part of a second stage, the first stage having a smaller volume of material than the second stage.

Abstract: A cleaning device assembly for a drum of a compactor machine is provided. The cleaning device assembly includes a support member connected to a frame of the compactor machine. The cleaning device assembly further includes a linkage member having a first end and a second end. The linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end. The cleaning device assembly further includes a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof. The cleaning device assembly further includes a cleaning device mounted to the mounting plate and the cleaning device extends along a length of the drum.

Abstract: A paver including a screed and a hydraulic actuator coupled to the screed. The hydraulic actuator is configured to raise the screed to a transport position by pressurizing a raise end of the hydraulic actuator. An accumulator is selectively connected to the hydraulic actuator. A control valve configured to switch the screed in the transport position between a non-cushioned state and a cushioned state by connecting the accumulator to the raise end of the hydraulic actuator in the cushioned state. The hydraulic pressure of the accumulator is equalized to a hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic actuator before the control valve switches the screed from the non-cushioned state to the cushioned state.

Abstract: A cold planer is disclosed. The cold planer includes a frame and a set of ground engaging members disposed adjacent to a rear end of the frame. The cold planer further includes a rotor disposed adjacent to the set of ground engaging members and configured to engage with a work surface. The cold planer further includes a rotary broom operatively coupled to the frame adjacent to the rear end thereof and disposed behind the rotor to sweep residual material from the work surface.

Abstract: A method for placing at least one duct/communication cable below a road surface in an area. The area comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being a road layer, such as asphalt or concrete, and the second layer being a bearing layer for the first layer and being located below the first layer. The method comprising the steps of cutting a micro trench in the area through the first layer into the second layer, placing at least one duct/communication cable in the micro trench so that that duct/communication cable is placed below the first layer, and filling the micro trench so as to restore the road surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bridge expansion joint for connecting upper plates of a bridge in such a way that it enables the upper plates of the bridge to stretch or to be contracted in order to counteract the contraction and expansion of the bridge according to the changes in temperature, which is capable of preventing the accumulation of foreign substances and of easily discharging them to the outside. A pair of lower plates is disposed between one bridge deck section and the other bridge deck section with leaving a predetermined interval. An upper plate is respectively disposed on an upper surface of the lower plate, in which the width of the upper plate in the horizontal direction is smaller than that of the lower plate. A load supporting means is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate. The load supporting means comprises a pair of link members or a pair of finger members.

Abstract: Wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays and method thereof. For example, a wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays includes a screen foundation including a concrete block, and one or more perforation blocks on the concrete block. In another example, the wind screen is configured to cover at least a first side of each array of the one or more photovoltaic arrays.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provides a vehicle barrier system that helps prevent instances of “tailgating,” where non-paying cars closely follow a paying car into (or out of) an automated garage facility or other venue to avoid fees and/or authentication.

Abstract: Biodegradable bags for disposing of a unwanted substance are formed from a bioplastic material made from a bio based material in the form of a maize flour, and a biodegradable plasticizer selected from the group consisting of vegetable oil, polyesters made from glycerin, glycerin, derivatives of glycerin, and combinations thereof. The maize flour comprises a minor volume percent of the total volume of the bioplastic material. A biodegradable additive is used to provide a degree of stiffness to the material, a preferred additive being polylactic acid. A UV stabilizer may optionally be included. Biodegradable bags have an open end and a closed end with a sidewall extending therebetween. The bag includes a feature for enclosing a substance once placed into the bag. In an example, the feature comprises an opening through a sidewall. Alternatively, the feature may include an adhesive section.

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 labour and costs associated with ice resurfacing.

Abstract: A self-driven device to resurface an ice rink. The device includes a rotating brush to sweep the ice anterior to a blade used to the scrape the ice. Collected snow is moved into a hot water tank where it is melted and moved to a warm water tank for redeposit onto the skating surface.

Abstract: A snow thrower includes a body, a chute rotatable relative to the body about a vertical axis, wherein the chute is configured to discharge snow from the snowthrower, a chute motor for rotating the chute, a chute position user interface, and an electronic control unit configured to cause the chute motor to rotate the chute incrementally in response to receiving a first input from the chute position user interface, and to cause the chute motor to rotate the chute to a predetermined position in response to receiving a second input from the chute position user interface.

Abstract: A side snowplow including a land leveler, comprising: a rear mounted seat (1), a hydraulic cylinder I (3), a pull rod (4), a snow-pushing board (7), an oscillating rod (10), a hydraulic cylinder II (11), and a front mounted seat (12). The rear mounted seat (1) is fixed on a rear portion of a rear rack of the land leveler and connected to the pull rod (4); the hydraulic cylinder I (3) is hingedly connected to the rear mounted seat (1), and the pull rod (4); and the snow-pushing board (7) is positioned at a left side or a right side of the land leveler and inclines toward a direction that the land leveler moves, a rear end of the snow-pushing board (7) being connected to the hinge plate II (6), a front end of the snow-pushing board (7) being connected to the hinge plate III (8).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for cleaning up or burning spills of burnable materials in situ. In some embodiments, a system for burning a burnable material comprises a base having a first side configured for placement on a surface with a burnable material and a second side; and a plurality heat conducting members extending from the second side of the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to in-place soil stabilization. Specifically, the present invention relates a method and device for measuring the increase in subsurface earth pressure or soil displacement during the injection of a stabilizing agent into the soil and prior to surface movement. The rise in sensor pressure or displacement of soil indicates an increase in soil strength and bearing capacity. Therefore, real-time monitoring of these pressures or movements may serve as a guide during the injection process.

Abstract: A single box gabion is disclosed. The gabion comprises interconnected side walls. Each side wall comprises at least one substantially closed side wall element panel that prevents a gabion fill material from falling through the side wall without the aid of a gabion lining material. The single box gabion can be coupled together to form a modular gabion structure to protect military or civilian installations from weapons assault or from elemental forces, such as flood waters, lava flows, avalanches, soil instability, slope erosion and the like.