Abstract: In a method for producing nanofibrillar cellulose, cellulose based fibre material, in which internal bonds in cellulose fibres have been weakened by preliminary modification of cellulose, is subjected to disintegration treatment in form of pulp comprising fibres and liquid. The fibre material is supplied at a consistency higher than 10 wt-%, preferably at least 15 wt-%, to a disintegration treatment where fibrils are detached from the fibre material by joint effect of repeated impacts to the fibre material by fast moving successive elements and the weakened internal bonds of the cellulose fibres. The nanofibrillar cellulose is withdrawn from the disintegration treatment at dry matter which is equal or higher than the consistency of the fibre material. In the disintegration treatment, the fibre material is supplied through several counter-rotating rotors (R1, R2, R3 . . .

Abstract: A method for producing a modified cellulosic material is provided including treating a lignocellulosic material with an acid and/or an alkali and then a polyol. Also provided are methods of producing a paper-based product and a cellulose derivative from said modified cellulosic material. A modified cellulosic material, a paper-based product and a cellulose derivative produced by such methods are also provided. Also provided is an apparatus for producing a modified cellulosic material, such as by the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A method for handling spent wash solution produced in the washing of lignin that has been precipitated and then separated from spent alkaline pulping liquor. At least part of the spent wash solution is introduced into the chemical recovery cycle at a location in that part of the cycle which starts at, and includes, the smelt dissolving stage and ends at, and includes, the pulping stage. In preferred embodiments, input of other water and/or aqueous solution into the chemical recovery cycle after the recovery boiler is adjusted so that, as a consequence of the introduction of the spent wash solution, the amount of water in the white liquor going to the pulping line is not significantly increased. Among others, two preferred locations for the introduction of the spent wash solution are (1) the smelt dissolver and (2) the location where unwashed lime mud is diluted.

Abstract: A heatable roller suitable for a machine for producing and/or upgrading a web of material, in particular a fibrous material web such as a paper, paperboard or tissue web. The roller has a main element with a metallic and cylindrical roller wall which is heatable by suitable means and on the radially outer side of which there is, at least in sections, a coating. When the roller is used as intended, the coating provides a web contact side which can be brought into contact with the web of material. The coating includes, or is formed by, at least one metallic or metal-carbidic layer with a first layer component providing a matrix and a second layer component distributed in the matrix. The first layer component has a higher abrasion resistance than the second layer component and the second layer component has a greater thermal conductivity than the first layer component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to wet wipes and methods of making thereof. In one aspect, a wet wipe includes a multi-ply tissue impregnated with a wetting composition. The multi-ply tissue includes papermaking fibers, is substantially free of synthetic fibers, and has an absorbent capacity of at least about 8 grams of the wetting composition per gram of the dry multi-ply tissue (g/g) as measured in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM International) standard D4250. A single ply of the multi-ply tissue has a basis weight of at least 8 pounds per 3,000 square foot ream (lb/rm).

Abstract: A paper product including a fibrous web manufactured in a paper making machine including a fabric is disclosed. The web has a first and an opposite second side. At least one of the first and second sides of the web has, in a pattern repeat, a number of longitudinal, machine direction oriented compressed areas with a first density of fibers and a number of machine direction oriented bulky areas with a second density of fibers lower than the first density. The compressed areas correspond to machine direction oriented warp knuckles of warp yarns floating over weft yarns, and adjacent compressed areas, corresponding to warp knuckles of directly adjacent warp yarns, overlap in the cross-machine direction forming a continuous compressed pattern angled to the machine and cross-machine directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a heat-sealable paper that forms a barrier to water vapour, in particular having a water vapour permeability of at most 150 g/m2/24 h measured according to ASTM F1249 under so-called tropical conditions of 38° C. and 90% relative humidity, in which at least one coating layer comprising at least one thermoplastic film-forming polymer is applied in-line on the paper-making machine to the fibrous substrate.

Abstract: A paper including a fibrous substrate, a precoat layer including a binder and a mixture of platy filler(s) having a shape factor of at least 15 and of finer filler(s), the size of the particles of which is, for 80% by weight, less than 2 ?m (measured according to the ISO 13317-3 SediGraph method) and at least one covering layer applied to the precoat layer, the paper having a water vapour permeability of at most 150 g/m2/24 h and preferably of less than 100 g/m2/24 h, measured according to the ASTM F1249 standard under so-called tropical conditions of 38° C. and 90% relative humidity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rail supporting assembly for supporting a contact rail of a railway system that includes a base, a rail support head positioned relative to the base, and a support member comprising a dielectric phenolic material coupled to and positioned between the rail support head and the base to thereby support and insulate the contact rail. The support member preferably is coated with a varnish to prevent absorption of water by the support member.

Abstract: Vehicle Tracking Control Systems and Methods are provided. In one embodiment a vehicle sediment tracking control device comprises: a flexible unibody mat that includes a base segment and a plurality of tread deformation stages, the plurality of tread deformation stages extending outward from the base segment to define a tracking control surface of the flexible unibody mat, and wherein each of the plurality deformation stages extend laterally from a first edge of the flexible unibody mat to a second edge of the flexible unibody mat; a plurality of through slats each comprising a void in the base segment of the flexible unibody mat that each penetrate from the tracking control surface through to an opposing back surface of the flexible unibody mat; and a plurality of embedded fastening devices positioned within the back surface of the flexible unibody mat.

Abstract: The invention relates to texturizing elements for sanding or blunting traffic surfaces, said elements having a tetrahedral basic shape having a distance between two corner points of 2 to 10 mm, wherein the texturizing elements have surfaces that are bent to be concave having a ratio of arching height to distance between two corner points ranging from 0.05 to 0.35, and a compressive strength of at least 120 MPa according to DIN EN 196-1. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing or restoring traffic surfaces, in which the texturizing elements are sanded on the still plastic cover layer and are rolled in, impressed or rubbed into it, and the use of the texturizing elements for sanding or blunting traffic surfaces.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a ground tile for melting snow and ice. The ground tile includes a flat housing having upper and lower walls and opposite sides, the upper and lower walls and opposite sides defining an interior space. The ground tile also includes first and second electrodes disposed in the interior space, the first and second electrodes being spaced apart accordingly from one another. The interior space is filled with an aqueous glycol solution, the aqueous glycol solution being configured to heat up by electric resistance when an AC current is applied between the first and the second electrodes.

Abstract: An artificial turf mat includes a backing and a number of protruding artificial grass blades divided into rows and connected thereto. The mutual distance between successive blades in a row is substantially equal to the distance between adjacent rows and amounts to at least 10 mm. Such an artificial turf mat can be used to form artificial turf fields, for example, on which sports, and in particular ball sports, are played.

Abstract: Procedure and plant for the production of tempered bituminous mixtures with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) comprises: a) Provision of RAP having a granulometry comprised between 0 and a maximum diameter; b) Processing said RAP to obtain at least two RAP fractions (one fine, another coarse); c) Subjection of predetermined quantities of said RAP fractions to a process of mixing and heating by hot gas flow such that the heating times of each fraction are adapted to the granulometry thereof, the temperature of the mixture at the end of the step being comprised between 90° C. and 120° C.; d) Blending the mixture with a predetermined quantity of bituminous emulsion supplied at a temperature comprised between 60° C. and 80° C. The temperature of the final mixture will be between 90 and 110° C.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include receiving a position signal indicative of a position of the work vehicle, receiving a target profile indicative of a target topography for an area, receiving an ejection command at a controller and entering the controller into an ejection mode based on the ejection command, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body based on the position signal and the target profile, to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface.

Abstract: A pavement grinding apparatus moves along a direction of travel and includes a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly has a grinding carriage; the grinding carriage including a rotating arbor having cutting elements. A control wheel is in contact with the pavement and connected to the grinding carriage to impart a cyclical up and down movement to the grinding carriage. The control wheel includes equally spaced apart lobes on the periphery of the control wheel that move the arbor in a sinusoidal up and down pattern.

Abstract: A gangway comprising a fixed platform. A support structure is connected to the fixed platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the fixed platform. A releasable position locking assembly that inhibits rotation of the support structure in a raising direction is also provided. The releasable locking assembly includes a closed-loop fluid arrangement.

Abstract: A ground level illumination system such as a road stud comprises a light source (12) positioned below ground level (8). An optics block (9) and a top block (2) transmit light from the source (12) to the exterior, the light rising at a shallow angle as a collimated beam in the top block (2) to emerge at a window (4) above the ground level (8). The window (4) is shaped to refract the light into a beam (16) that descends at a shallow angle relative to the ground level (8). The emerging beam (16) may be used to illuminate road markings (26) formed from luminous paint that can be re-charged by the illumination system. A feedback mechanism (82) can measure reflected light levels to maintain the optimal “charge” in the paint. A further element (84) of the system may also compare the intensity of reflected light at different wavelengths to detect the presence of fog.

Abstract: Warning devices for use on construction sites and by police and firemen having luminescent segments to facilitate visibility on low light environments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A toothed waste grasping tool for grasping, holding and picking up animal solid waste from a ground surface includes a base grabber having an elongated frame with a opposing, trigger activated jaws and a pair of toothed paddles that are selectively attachable to the jaws. The removable paddles each have a substantially planar body with a front side that includes a plurality of teeth and a rear side which includes an attachment surface. The teeth on each paddle are organized into discrete rows, with each row separated by a flat portion. When the paddles are attached to opposing jaws in a pickup position, solid waste of any size on a ground surface can be trapped and picked up while still allowing blades of grass to slide out from between the opposing paddles as the trapped solid waste is lifted off the ground surface.

Abstract: An exemplary plow includes a moldboard having a wear surface and a blade having a wear surface. A wear resistant coating is applied to at least a portion of at least one of the wear surfaces of the blade and moldboard. The wear resistant coating includes a plurality of scales. Each scale has a leading edge, a trailing edge, a raised portion disposed between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a peak of the raised portion disposed closer to the trailing edge than the leading edge. The scales of the wear resistant coating are arranged in a plurality of rows, and gaps formed between scales in one row are offset from gaps formed between scales in an adjacent row.

Abstract: A system is disclosed including but not limited to a jack up processor in data communication with each of one of a plurality of gearbox motors over a first unidirectional data link for sending speed reference data to the plurality of gear box motors on the jack up rig leg to raise and lower a jack up rig leg; and a second unidirectional data link for load data from a sensor on each one of the gear box motors at the controller from the plurality of gearbox motors on the jack up rig leg. A method is disclosed for using the system.

Abstract: A device for obtaining C.G.S. injection control chart for seismic retrofitting and controlling quality includes a pump unit which injects a grout into the ground in predetermined quantities per unit time at an injection pressure that is a predetermined static pressure; a sensor unit which measures a discharge pressure which is a pressure at which the grout injected into the ground through the pump unit is discharged from the pump unit; and a monitoring unit which calculates injection control charts for each depth on the basis of injection quantities per unit time of the grout being supplied by the pump unit, and the discharge pressure measured by the sensor unit.

Abstract: A reinforced wall system comprising fill material, a plurality of facing baskets, a plurality of reinforcing members at least partially disposed within the fill material, and an impermeable membrane at least partially encapsulating at least a portion of the fill material and one or more of the reinforcing members. Each of the plurality of reinforcing members is associated with a corresponding facing basket. An outer end of each reinforcing member is above a substantially horizontal portion of the corresponding facing basket. The facing baskets and the reinforcing members are positioned in a plurality of layers, with each layer comprising one facing basket and one corresponding reinforcing member. The impermeable membrane is positioned to span two or more layers of the plurality of layers. At one or more layers of the plurality of layers, a portion of the impermeable membrane is positioned around an outer end of the corresponding reinforcing member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to reinforced syntactic structures and methods of forming the same to encase an underlying structural substrate for remediation and/or improve structural stability. The reinforced syntactic structure includes an underlying structural substrate having an outer surface and at least one reinforcement shell. The reinforcement shell is formed from at least one syntactic foam shell layer encasing at least a portion of the outer surface of the underlying structural substrate and at least one rigid noncorrosive stiffening skin coupled to the syntactic foam shell layer. The syntactic foam shell layer includes at least two opposing subshells wrapped around the underlying structural substrate and the rigid noncorrosive stiffening skin includes at least two opposing skin sections attached to the at least two opposing subshells respectively. The syntactic foam shell layer is formed from syntactic foam which includes hollow microspheres disposed within a resin matrix.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator capable of improving accessibility to a pipe which forms a path connecting a reducing agent tank and an exhaust gas treatment device to each other is provided. The hydraulic excavator includes a pipe portion forming a path connecting the reducing agent tank and the exhaust gas treatment device to each other, a duct component member arranged along the pipe portion, and an openable and closable exterior cover forming a part of a lateral side surface of the body of the excavator. The exterior cover in the closed state and the duct component member form a duct portion which houses the pipe portion.

Abstract: A movable blade assembly which can be attached to the front or rear of a vehicle and the height of the blade can be adjusted with respect to a roadway such that the blade only comes into contact with relatively large debris and moves them from the roadway.

Abstract: Provided is a working machine capable of accurately detecting a contaminant in grease contained in a slewing mechanism. The working machine includes a lower travelling body, an upper slewing body, and the slewing mechanism. The slewing mechanism includes: a ring gear fixed to the lower travelling body and having inner teeth; a pinion disposed on the upper slewing body and rotated in mesh with the inner teeth of the ring gear; and a grease bath disposed along an inner circumference of the ring gear for storing grease. The upper slewing body includes a sensor for detecting a contaminant having a potential for contaminating and deteriorating the grease, and a sensor supporting member supporting the sensor at a position that allows the sensor to revolve while being immersed in the grease in the grease bath.

Abstract: A shrink wrap film for wrapping about a fire hydrant includes a plurality of film layers, a processor embedded between two film layers, a transceiver coupled to the processor and configured to receive and transmit wireless communication signals, an audio/visual interface element coupled to the processor and configured to be activated in response to the transceiver receiving a wireless activation signal, and wherein at least one of the plurality of film layers incorporates visual advertising content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a faucet structure comprising an installation pipe body, a valve core unit and a handle; wherein the installation pipe body comprises an installation cavity and a water cavity interconnected to each other, wherein the opening of the installation cavity is located on top; a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the water cavity; wherein the valve core unit is rotationally disposed in the installation cavity and wherein the lower end of the valve core unit extends into the water cavity; wherein the upper end of the valve core unit has a teeth column, wherein the outer side of the teeth column forms the first outer teeth; wherein the jacket of the teeth column is provided with the first teeth sleeve; wherein the inside of the first teeth sleeve forms the first inner teeth, wherein said first inner teeth is engaged with the first outer teeth; wherein the outside of the first teeth sleeve forms the second outer teeth; wherein the lower end of the handle further comprise an in

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly includes a faucet handle, a handle adaptor, and a bonnet. The handle adaptor includes a plurality of end stops extending radially outward therefrom, and is configured to rotatably couple the faucet handle to a fluid control valve disposed within a valve body, and rotatably couple to the valve body by the plurality of end stops. The bonnet includes an inner ring having a plurality of locking features, and is configured to be removably coupled to the valve body by the plurality of locking features.

Abstract: A rotary handle is attached to a hot water single faucet and is a handle for controlling water discharge by rotational operation by an operator. A coefficient of friction of a grip member is set large in order to guide fingers of the operator to the grip member (operation surface) installed at a part of an outer surface of the rotary handle when the operator grasps the rotary handle. The grip member forms a line-shaped operation surface extending to a position not reaching a joint position of the rotary handle and the hot water single faucet along the outer surface in a direction of an axis of rotation.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a sink clamp and a method of installing a sink that utilizes a quick bar clamp, a sink hook, and a countertop support bar. The quick bar clamp is comprised of a slide bar, a clamp arm, and a bar clamp. The clamp arm is attached to the countertop support bar. The sink hook is attached to the end of the slide bar. In operation, the sink hook is located on the underside of a sink. The slide bar is slotted through the drain opening. The countertop support bar rests on top of a countertop. When an installer utilizes the bar clamp, the sink is raised to the underside of the countertop.

Abstract: A float rise speed control tank in a flush toilet is formed so that when the flush water level inside a flush water tank rises and the flush water level reaches a window due to supply of flush water into the flush water tank by a water supply device, the inflow into the float rise speed control tank by flush water in the flush water tank from a window formed above the bottom edge part of the float causes the rise speed of the flush water level in the float rise speed control tank to increase more than the rise speed of the flush water in the flush water tank.

Abstract: A fill valve assembly for use in a water storage tank including: a tube; an inlet valve assembly supported by the tube and including an inlet valve and a valve lever opertively coupled to the inlet valve, the inlet valve being on in a first position of the valve lever, and being off in a second position of the valve lever; a float constrained for axial movement in a direction along the tube and coupled to the valve lever; and a linkage assembly positioned between the valve lever and the tube and pivoting between a first upright position wherein the valve lever is maintained in the first position and a second folded position, the linkage assembly including a pivot axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tube, the float coupled to linkage assembly and constrained from axial movement when the linkage assembly is in the upright position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spraying device for spraying an enclosure with a liquid cleanser. The device comprises a metering system communicating with a reservoir and a spray head containing a vibrating mesh spray actuator. The metering system comprises a metering chamber, a weir member and a conduit means. The device is rotatable between a first recharging orientation and a second dispensing orientation. The conduit means comprises an element selected from a check valve and a channel. In particular, the invention relates to a spraying device which is suited for automatically cleaning a toilet bowl. The invention also relates to a cartridge configured to be received by the spraying device. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for spraying an enclosure comprising a rotatable lid with a liquid cleanser.

Abstract: The main benefit is a clean toilet bowl where the bleach tablets kill all the mole and mildew from growing under the rim of your toilet bowl. It will also breakdown lime and calcium buildup to help your toilet flush properly. When the bleach water fills the toilet bowl it keeps the bowl sparkling like new every time you flush the toilet. One tablet should be good for over 2000 flushes or two months maybe 3.

Abstract: A trench drain with a trench body and a grate for use with a flush-threshold or low-threshold shower. The trench body is rectangular, with a drain hole positioned in the bottom. Front and back flanges extend from the bottom of the front and back sides for an absolute flush installation of the trench drain to the shower body and the bathroom flooring. The trench body may extend under the shower walls on each side. A grate fits into the top of the trench body onto a lip or edge on the interior of the front and back sides. Protrusions may extend inward to help provide support and stability for the grate.

Abstract: Insulated building products, methods and structure using those products are disclosed. The embodiments described include building materials having a core of encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) which is completely coated with a polymer. The polymer coating provides protection and structural integrity to the foam such that structures made of EPS foam can support multiple human beings without incurring damage. Moreover, additional embodiments are provided in which additional structural integrity is provided by affixing one or more rigid materials to the EPS foam prior to coating. The results, as disclosed, are light-weight, portable building structures that provide protection from the weather and that can be easily heated or cooled.

Abstract: A process for air sealing penetrations in a building which includes locating a group of penetrations and covering the penetrations with an air sealing material.

Abstract: A hoarding system including a hoarding assembly; the hoarding assembly includes one or more wall-boards, one or more corner-connectors, a length of vertical-u-channel, a length of lower-horizontal-u-channel, a length of upper-horizontal-u-channel, one or more angle-braces, and one or more back-brace-panels to be used in functional and structural combination. The one or more wall-boards are structured and arranged to align and connect horizontally to enclose an area to prevent unauthorized ingress into that area and may be connected by the corner-connectors to make a right-angle. The one or more wall-boards may further include a door to allow ingress and egress to the enclosed area by a user. A kit for a hoarding system is also included, as is a method of use for a hoarding system.

Abstract: A building element includes an upper side, a lower side, at least one first lateral face, and at least one first end face, where the at least one lateral face is formed with a longitudinal lateral groove such that a longitudinal upper grove edge and a longitudinal lower groove edge are formed. The upper groove edge has a toothed shape. A building includes one or more load bearing elements, and a plurality of building elements connected to respective load bearing elements. A method of joining building elements and load bearing elements in a building includes providing the load bearing elements with a not-cast upper part, putting up the load bearing elements, arranging two or more double T building elements therewith, pulling the telescoping elements, and cast filling the joints between the building elements and the upper part of the load bearing elements such that a smooth surface is formed.

Abstract: A construction method and apparatus used to form a surround, container or other structure. Posts have slots into which walls, which may be planks or made up of planks, are inserted and retained. Numerous posts may be used with numerous walls therebetween to form many and varied structures. The finished structure is modular, because the posts and walls are not damaged when the walls mount in the slots. Therefore, if more or fewer posts and/or walls are desired later, one need merely disassemble the structure and add the components desired to the existing structure. The walls may have fittings that attach to the inserted ends that cooperate with structures in the slots formed in the posts so the walls are held from being removed from the slots except along the length of the slots.

Abstract: An architectural structure for constructing a variety of goods in a variety of configurations is provided. The architectural structure includes a plurality of paired slat-like members and a spine configured to hold the plurality of paired slat-like members in an expanded state. Each paired slat-like members includes joined upper ends, joined lower ends and an expandable central region joined to an adjacent paired slat-like members.

Abstract: Provided is a structure that may include a structural tube having at least one slot extending from an end thereof, an end plate attached to the end of the structural tube, and at least one cross member extending through the at least one slot, the at least one cross member including a first region outside of the structural tube and a second region inside the structural tube.

Abstract: A pillar assembly has a first side member, a second side member for connecting to the first side member, a third side member having a first side channel, a second side channel, and an access opening, the third side member for connecting to the second side member, and a fourth side member having an adjustment opening, the fourth side member for connecting to the first side member and the third side member. A pillar assembly having a reinforcing member is also disclosed.

Abstract: Tool Free Rebar Tie—A metal wire tie consisting of a piece of 16 gauge wire between 8 and 12 inches long with a loop on each end and each loop closed with a twist. The inventive device is used to fasten rebar on construction sites prior to a concrete pour. The user grips the wire, placing gloved fingers through the loops, and wraps the wire around the joint where two rebar sections come together. The tie is used in place of a mechanical system and requires no tools or other devices to fasten the metal rods which reinforce concrete. Application of the tie is 2-3 times faster than the method currently in use providing substantial savings in man power and time for virtually any construction job where reinforced concrete is required.

Abstract: A one piece, planar flatpack gutter trap formed and creased on its top surface in a configuration so as to allow assembly into a gutter system trap. It is capable of folding assembly on a job site with a minimum of hand tools and an object with a sharp linear edge. It has a leaf guard incorporated thereon that is capable of locking the gutter trap in its assembled configuration to prevent the collapse of the leaf trap and to increase the lateral stability of the device.

Abstract: An armrest structure for a railing contains: at least one upright post, a handrail mounted on the at least one upright post, and multiple first connectors. Each first connector is defined between each of the at least one upright post and the handrail, said each first connector includes a first connection part and a second connection part, a first end of the first connection part couples with said each upright post, and the first connection part has a first connecting portion extending outwardly from a second end of the first connection part, the second connection part is locked on a bottom of the handrail and has two second connecting portions configured to rotatably connect with the first connecting portion of the first connection part.

Abstract: A lining board includes lining tiles secured to each other with adhesive mass, the lining tiles having a front surface, a back surface as well as side surfaces between the front surface and back surface. There is at least one recess in at least one side surface of at least one lining tile of the lining board, filled with adhesive mass when the lining board was assembled. In addition, a lining tile and a method for manufacturing a lining board.