Abstract: A method of forming a material structure from structural units contained within a liquid solution in a spray head is described. The liquid solution includes a solvent and a solute, the solute comprising a plurality of the structural units, the structural units including monomer units, oligomer units, or combinations thereof. The method comprises forming droplets of the liquid solution including the structural units, and spraying the droplets on a substrate, thereby substantially increasing the reactivity of the structural units within the droplets relative to the structural units within the liquid solution in the spray head. The increase in reactivity can result from the droplets containing an excess of a particular ion, the ion excess resulting from a voltage applied to conductive walls of the device which dispenses the droplets. The material structure is then formed on the substrate from the more highly reactive structural units within the droplets.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a sprayer operable to dispense fluid from a fluid reservoir, such as a paint reservoir. The sprayer comprises a rechargeable battery pack that can be employed to provide power to a pump. The pump provides air to a nozzle assembly that is mixed with fluid from the fluid reservoir and dispensed via the nozzle assembly. In particular embodiments, the nozzle assembly comprises a disposable tip insert.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a powder container for supplying coating powder to a powder coating station. The powder container includes a powder compartment for coating powder, the powder compartment being delimited by side walls, one of which is provided with an outlet port via which the powder compartment is or can be fluidically connected to an inlet of a powder deposition system. The effective flow cross-section of the fluid connection between the outlet port and the inlet of the powder deposition system can be variably adjusted.

Abstract: An alloy wheel is formed having a three dimensional configuration defining a face and recessed surfaces. The face of the wheel is machined providing a smooth surface at the face and defining an edge between the smooth surface of the face and the recessed surfaces. A nozzle element for projecting a plasma jet toward the wheel is provided. The plasma jet is projected toward the smooth surface of the face, the edge, and toward at least a portion of the recessed surfaces forming an alloy oxide at least on the face and the edge disposed between the face and the recessed surfaces. A first polymeric coating is applied over the face, the recessed surfaces and the edge disposed between the face and the recessed surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose apparatuses and methods for a pressure washer with 100% cool bypass operating without a soap or detergent metering valve, high pressure detergent, a booster pump, or thermal relief valve.

Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability.

Abstract: A spray nozzle for dispensing cleaning solution including embedded, battery-powered ultraviolet lights is disclosed. This invention improves the detection of contaminants that need to be removed or cleaned and obviates the need to locate a separate UV light in flashlight form. In addition, this invention maintains the traditional shape of a spray bottle and nozzle without adding any cumbersome elements that would make cleaning difficult.

Abstract: A shower head with water stop function and waterway switch function, includes a housing, a switch device and a water stop device; the switch device and the water stop device are disposed in the housing, the switch device has a switch mechanism and a swing mechanism connected together in driving way, the swing mechanism pushes the switch mechanism to switch waterways; the water stop device comprises a valve shaft and a valve spool connected together, and the valve shaft drives the valve spool to move axially in an open position and a close position to open and close the waterway; further comprising a control device, the control device comprises a button and a link mechanism, the central portion of the button is pivoted to the housing, the link mechanism is connected between the valve shaft and the button in driving way.

Abstract: An electrically-actuated variable pressure control system for use with flow-controlled liquid application systems. Direct acting solenoid valves are pulsed at varying frequencies and duty cycles0000change the resistance to flow encountered by the flow-controlled liquid application system. This pulsing solenoid valve technique preserves a high degree of accuracy and uniformity through a wide range of pressure control. This wide range of pressure control indirectly allows the flow-controlled liquid application system to operate over a wider range of flow control, yielding indirect benefits to performance and productivity. When the solenoid valves are attached to pressure-atomization spray nozzles, control over spray pattern and droplet size is further achieved.

Abstract: A sprinkler assembly protector including a receptacle for receiving a sprinkler assembly and a lid for covering the receptacle. The receptacle includes a base and at least one sidewall together defining an internal space. The sidewall has sidewall punchouts for making small openings in the sidewalls, and concentric tearing-facilitating sections for enlarging the openings to allow a water supply line to pass through the sidewalls into the internal space. The lid has a lid opening for allowing the sprinkler assembly to pass through. The lid can be formed with tearing-facilitating sections to facilitate enlarging the lid opening. Drainage holes can be formed on the base and/or a bottom portion of the sidewall to prevent water from accumulating inside the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for a fluidic ejection device and a fluidic ejection device containing the apparatus. The apparatus includes a pivot member having at least a first position and a second position, a shaft attached on a first end thereof to the pivot member and on a second end distal from the first end to a capping structure, wherein pivot of the pivot member pivots the capping structure from a first capped position to a second uncapped position adjacent an ejection head of the fluidic ejection device.

Abstract: The electrical cover comprises a friction-held electrical cover for a recessed light fixture. Embodiments of the electrical cover described herein provide flexible finish material covers that guard recessed “can” light fixtures from paint, spackling, and other foreign materials. The frictionally-held finish material covers utilize specifically shaped features on the surfaces, such as negative draft, that contact the electrical components to increase the hold on the electrical device. Some of the shaped features of the frictionally-held covers also help minimize stress in the cover. Features are also molded into the parts to assist and strengthen the cover once installed, and thus protect against the intrusion of finish material behind the cover.

Abstract: A glue gun dispensing nozzle indicator changes color when a heater element exceeds a transition temperature. In one embodiment, the temperature indicator changes from a blue color to a red color to indicate that the temperature is sufficient so that the glue gun may dispense molten glue. Temperature dependent color pigments are applied as coatings to the indicator.

Abstract: An integrated boiler-dryer consisting in a sealable vessel capable of sustaining high humidity and variable gas pressures and into which is placed a lignocellulosic material, and a compound in mist form. The sealable vessel provides dry heat so as to dry the lignocellulosic material while the compound is impregnated within the lignocellulosic material.

Abstract: The invention related to an ultrasound system comprising: an ultrasound array including at least one capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer device comprising a membrane coupled to a first electrode, a substrate opposing the membrane with a gas or vacuum cavity there between and coupled to a second and a third electrodes, wherein the second electrode opposes the first electrode in a peripheral region and the third electrode opposes the first electrode in a central region; at least one drive circuit coupled to the array. The system further comprises a high impedance resistor, which electrically couples to the second electrode and the third electrode and has an impedance value higher than an AC impedance between the first and the second electrodes, when the membrane of the CMUT device is in the collapsed state and the CMUT devices is activated at operating frequency.

Abstract: A multilayer backing absorber for use with an ultrasonic transducer comprises a plurality of absorber elements, each absorber element having at least one metal layer and at least one adhesive layer, wherein the backing absorber is adapted to be coupled to a vibrating layer of the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: Provided in accordance with the herein described exemplary embodiments are piezo micro-machined ultrasonic transducers (pMUTs) each having a first electrode that includes a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion. The second electrode portion is separately operable from the first electrode portion. A second electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode and defines a space between the first electrode and the second electrode. A piezoelectric material is disposed in the space. Also provided are arrays of pMUTs wherein individual pMUTs have first electrode portions operably associated with array rows and second electrode portions operably associated with array columns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration generator having at least one shaft which can be driven in a rotating manner and on which at least one unbalanced unit is arranged that is constructed of at least two weight elements, of which a first weight element is firmly mounted on the shaft and a second weight element is supported in a radially adjustable manner which, depending on the speed of rotation of the shaft, is adjustable between a radially internal first position and a radially external second position. According to the invention a locking means is provided, through which the adjustable second weight element is secured in the first position up to a predetermined triggering speed of rotation of the shaft and, on reaching the triggering speed of rotation, is released and adjustable.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vibratory separator having a frame and a screen, a lift housing disposed proximate the vibratory separator, and a lift system disposed in the lift housing and configured to selectively engage a portion of the vibratory separator to lift the portion of the vibratory separator. A method includes actuating an actuator and vertically extending a lifting member, contacting an alignment device coupled to the lifting member with a corresponding alignment device coupled to a portion of a vibratory separator, and raising the portion of the vibratory separator to provide access to a screen of the vibratory separator.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method provides for the installation of a filtration screen assembly in a vibratory separator. The apparatus has a screen rail extending across a vibratory separator. A ball box is inserted in the screen rail and encloses vibratory elements. A screen assembly is placed on the ball box parallel to the screen rail and extends across the vibratory separator. An inflatable seal is inserted into the screen rail and receives fluid to inflate and compress the screen assembly against the screen rail. A clamping element is attached to the screen assembly. The inflatable seal compresses the clamping element against the screen rail.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method have a rod attached to and extending across a screen to engage with a receptacle. A box is positioned beneath the filtration screen. An air bag is activated to inflate the filtration screen to compress against a plate. A junction extends from the plate, and the air bag rises to move the junction toward the receptacle to compress the rod against the receptacle to hold the rod. The filtration screen may be constructed from mesh material sized to permit materials to flow through the filtration screen. A vibratory element in the box vibrates to assist filtration.

Abstract: A screening apparatus is disclosed. The screening apparatus includes a support; at least two screen decks arranged one over the other as an assembly, each screen deck including a screen frame, a screen and a chamber underlaying the screen surface, an outlet duct for oversized material and an outlet duct for undersized material that is in communication with the chamber; mountings configured for mounting of the assembly of the at least two screen decks to the support; and a feed unit configured to feed the material to be screened to each screen deck. The feed unit includes at least one distributor having one distributor inlet and at least two distributor outlets, which at least two distributor outlets are arranged to feed one screen deck each.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for flowing a fluid from an inlet flush nozzle onto tiered plates in a trough is provided. Material may fall from a deck in a vibratory separator, such as a shale shaker, into the trough, which is attached to the separator. The trough has a main inlet and the inlet flush nozzle that opens to tiered plates. An external pipe may feed the fluid into the main inlet and the inlet flush nozzle to lubricate the tiered plates in the trough. Material falling from the vibratory separator may float on the fluid to flow toward an outlet of the trough. A single plate with perforations may be used instead of the tiered plates to permit the fluid to penetrate the perforations to suspend the material, allowing the material to flow across the single plate to an outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vibratory separator with a top deck, a middle deck, and a bottom deck, and a collection trough coupled to at least one of the top deck, the middle deck, and the bottom deck. The collection trough includes a collection container having an inlet configured to receive a material retained on the at least one of the top deck, the middle deck, and the bottom deck, and a sloped surface configured to guide the material from the inlet to an outlet of the collection container, and a pressure differential generator disposed proximate the outlet of the collection container.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for sorting and delivering articles in a processing facility. Delivery endpoints are divided and grouped into stop groups. A first sorter sorts items according to stop group and outputs the items to trays. The output trays from the first sorter are loaded to a second sorter. The second sorter sorts items for each stop group into trays based on carrier route segments. A manifest is created that comprises a list of the items in a tray. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when there is an item that needs to be delivered.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for sorting items to a plurality of sort destinations. The items are fed into the apparatus at an input station having a scanning station. The scanning station evaluates one or more characteristics of each item. The items are then loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles are individually driven to sort destinations. Once at the appropriate sort destination, the delivery vehicle ejects the item to the sort destination and returns to receive another item to be delivered. A re-induction conveyor may be provided for receiving select items from the vehicles and conveying the items back to the input station for re-processing. Additionally, a controller is provided to control the movement of the vehicles based on a characteristic each item being delivered by each vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting textile samples. A textile identification system may be configured to manipulate a textile sample in a manner that reveals a textile characteristic. For example, an elastic property of the textile sample is revealed by stretching or twisting the sample. The textile sample may be classified based on the textile characteristic. The textile sample may be sorted based on the classification.

Abstract: There is provided a microparticle sorting method including a procedure of collecting a microparticle in a fluid that flows through a main channel in a branch channel that is in communication with the main channel by generating a negative pressure in the branch channel. In the procedure, a flow of a fluid is formed that flows toward a side of the main channel from a side of the branch channel at a communication opening between the main channel and the branch channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a nonwoven product and methods of making the same. The nonwoven product includes a nonwoven material formed of a fibrous material, the nonwoven material comprising one or more plies, the nonwoven material comprising a first side, a second side, a cross direction and a machine direction, wherein the cross direction is substantially perpendicular to the machine direction, the nonwoven material comprising a number of perforations extending substantially in the cross direction and substantially in the machine direction, wherein the number of perforations extending substantially in the machine direction form a first section of the nonwoven material, the first section comprising a soap material.

Abstract: An electronic-device sanitizer product and method for sanitizing cellphones, smartphones, and other portable electronic devices, that is easy to carry, easy to find when needed, and easy to use, allowing frequent cleaning, having an alcohol-free sanitizing liquid, a misting sprayer, and a microfiber material for distributing and absorbing the sanitizing liquid, all enclosed in a slim tube-shaped package that can be carried on a keyring. Optionally, the sanitizing liquid can be provided with any of a number of distinctive scents that will be imparted to the electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a substrate processing apparatus including: a processing chamber configured to process a substrate; a fluid supply source configured to supply a substrate processing fluid used in processing for the substrate in a predetermined pressure; a constant pressure supplying path configured to supply the substrate processing fluid from the fluid supply source to the processing chamber in a predetermined pressure without boosting the pressure of the substrate processing liquid; a boosted pressure supplying path configured to boost the pressure of the substrate processing fluid from the fluid supply source into a predetermined pressure by a booster mechanism and supply the pressure boosted substrate processing fluid to the processing chamber; and a control unit configured to switch over the constant pressure supplying path and the boosted pressure supplying path.

Abstract: The application describes several methods and an apparatus for treatment of at least partial areas of a substrate. In said methods, at least one liquid is applied to at least one partial area of the substrate and electromagnetic radiation is introduced into this liquid. In order to achieve a desired effect in accordance with the respective method, in one method, radicals are generated in the liquid by means of UV radiation prior to application of the liquid, wherein generation of the radicals occurs directly before applying the liquid to the substrate, such that at least a portion of the radicals reaches the substrate.

Abstract: Vessels can be become fouled due to normal operation thereof, for example, during lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysis, and the vessel will become inoperable unless the fouling is removed from the vessel. Accordingly, methods are disclosed herein for removing fouling substances from the interior surfaces of fouled pressurized vessels. The methods utilize a brief rapid change of pressure in the vessel. In some embodiments, the rapid pressure change is a decrease, and the rapid pressure change causes, for example, increased velocity of the fluid flowing in the vessel, flashing of a portion of the fluid to vapor, and removal of the fouling substance adhered to the interior surface of the vessel.

Abstract: A showerhead cleaning and disinfecting system including an injection device located between a showerhead extension pipe and a showerhead. The injection device includes a port configured to receive an agent for cleaning and disinfecting the showerhead.

Abstract: A side-opening sleeve valve having an inner cylindrical barrel with a shaped opening through the wall, an outer cylindrical barrel having shaped opening through the wall, where the barrels are co-annular and rotatable, and a means for rotating the inner barrel relative to the outer barrel between a first open position where the shaped openings overlap to form a side opening into the sleeve valve, and a second closed position where the shaped openings do not overlap. A side-opening valve is used in pigging fluid flush system for a water-less toilet, where a toilet bowl empties into the side opening of the side-opening valve when opened. When the side-opening valve is closed, a pig cleaning system pushes the waste in the side-opening valve to a sewage system.

Abstract: A system includes a skip, a first sensor and a conveying section. The skip includes a hollow interior to store solids therein. The skip further includes an inlet and an outlet. The first sensor is located adjacent the inlet to indicate that the interior is filled with solids up to a predetermined level. The conveying section is located downstream of the outlet and is in solids communication with the interior. After the first sensor indicates that the interior is filled with solids up to the predetermined level, the conveying section conveys solids away from the skip and the skip is emptied. A method of using the aforementioned system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal sheet with raised lines uses a rolling mill including roll stands. In a preparing step, a grooved roll is prepared, the grooved roll including grooves. In a choosing step, a stand at least one stage before the last stand is chosen. In an incorporating step, the grooved roll is incorporated in as an upper roil of the chosen, specified stand. In a forming step, a workpiece is formed into a metal sheet with raised lines formed corresponding to the respective grooves. In the forming step, a maximum rolling reduction achieved by rolls of the specified stand is set to a provisional value that is lower than a required value. After the leading edge of the workpiece reaches the stand next to the specified stand, the maximum rolling reduction of the specified stand is changed to the required value.

Abstract: A method of producing a deforming tool (2) having a structured embossing surface (4) which can be brought into contact with a surface of a substrate (1) for plastic deformation thereof (of the substrate), the method comprising: determining a target structure to be produced on the substrate (1); geometrically distorting the target structure, such that an “embossing image structure” is obtained; inverting the “embossing image structure”, such that the embossing structure for the embossed surface (4) is obtained; and producing the embossing surface (4) of the deforming tool (2) according to the embossing structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements of equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE). It provides a preservation of billet shape, a simple billet ejection from tool, application of backpressure and minimizes or eliminates flashes and cracks during multi-pass processing. That way, ECAE can be performed at a large scale as a productive and cost effective industrial operation without billet reshaping and preheating between passes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flaring-processed metal pipe from a hollow shell including a plurality of portions having different deformation resistances in a circumferential direction is provided, the method includes: among the plurality of portions, specifying a portion having a relatively small deformation resistance as a low deformation resistance section, and a portion having a relatively large deformation resistance as a high deformation resistance section; and press-fitting a pipe expansion punch into the hollow shell such that a thickness reduction rate of the low deformation resistance section is smaller than a thickness reduction rate of the high deformation resistance section.

Abstract: A roller cage for a profiling line, comprising: a support frame (F1) that entirely delimits a non-operating area (A1) which is external to the line; at least a motor (11) provided with a spindle (12) protruding externally of the non-operating area (A1); at least a shaped roller (13, mounted directly on the spindle (12) and arranged inside an operating area (B) of the line.

Abstract: A method for determining elastomer types as pipe filler for pressure bending of a pipe, comprising: selecting a set of elastomer types; obtaining sample pieces from the elastomer types; applying strain test on the sample pieces; determining properties of the sample pieces; calculating strain energy and error function for each sample piece based on an energy model; calculating elastic modulus for each sample piece; selecting elastomer types from the set of elastomer types; analyzing results from the calculation of strain energy, error function and the elastic modulus for the selected elastomer types; simulating the pressure bending process of the pipe, using pipe filler made from the selected elastomer types; and when simulation results indicate an acceptable pressure bent pipe due to the simulated pressure bending, selecting the one or more elastomer types associated with the acceptable pressure bent pipe for the pipe filler.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for manufacturing an elbow-shaped duct, comprising: a main body obliquely provided at the upper part thereof; a duct movement guiding part provided to rotate and vertically move; a duct vane forming part including forming jigs symmetrically formed and respectively slid in the opposite directions to be coupled to and separated from each other; a duct vane coupling part including a duct fixing member for guiding the fixing of a duct and a duct vane pressing member for coupling upper and lower vanes of the duct; and a rotary driving part rotatably provided inside the main body, and including an eccentric rotary roller having, at the upper part thereof, a cutting roller for cutting the duct and a forming roller for forming the upper and lower vanes of the duct, thereby enabling the duct to be manufactured, by loading the cylindrical duct on the movement guiding part, as is, and simultaneously performing cutting and forming to correspond to an elbow

Abstract: A punch and die holding apparatus comprising a die block having a bottom die plate defining a die recess and forming a die clamp, a top die plate defining a guide tube cavity, the bottom die plate and top die plate defining a punch receiving gap, a die plate clamping bolt, and a plurality of gap opening stops. The punch and die holding apparatus has a punch holder having a guide tube, a collet chuck at least partially inserted within the guide tube, a collet inserted within the collet chuck, and a punch having a first end comprising a stem, a second end comprising a punch protrusion, and a central portion, the punch stem configured to be inserted into the second end of the collet; and a die received within the die recess.

Abstract: A tool may be used to shape and/or partially press harden a workpiece. In some examples, the tool may comprise a main body having a surface, as well as a heat conducting system containing a thermal medium. The heat conducting system is integrated in the tool in such a way that, for the heating of the surface, a heat radiating from a heat source is conducted by means of the heat conducting system to the surface of the main body. Further, the heat conducting system may comprise a thermal oil or a melt as the thermal medium. The surface of the main body may be configured to face the workpiece during the shaping or partial press hardening of the workpiece.

Abstract: A sheet-shaped blank (10) for press forming is produced by shearing a metal sheet (30). The blank (10) includes a sheared edge (14), which includes a sheared surface (14b) and a fractured surface (14c) in the sheet thickness direction and has a loop shape in plan view. In plan view, an edge of the sheared edge (14) includes concavely curved portions (20). The average of lengths of the fractured surface (14c) in the sheet thickness direction in the curved portions (20) is greater than the average of lengths of the fractured surface (14c) in the sheet thickness direction over the entire perimeter of the sheared edge (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bending press (1) and/or feeding device (2) for feeding a bending press (1) with bending tools (5, 6), comprising: at least one tool holder (3, 4; 13, 14) with a rail (7) comprising an inner profile (8) for receiving and displacing a bending tool (5, 6); and at least one transfer device (15) which can be driven by a drive (21) for displacing a bending tool (5, 6) inside the tool holder (3, 4; 13, 14) and/or between the tool holder (13, 14) of the feeding device (2) and a tool holder (3, 4) of a bending press (1), and the transfer device (15) comprises a releasable coupling (18) for connecting a bending tool (5, 6), said transfer device (15) being guided in the rail (7) of the tool holder (3, 4; 13, 14) and the active area of the coupling (18) is arranged at least partially inside the rail (7).

Abstract: The production method for producing a rifled tube, which includes a plurality of first helical ribs on its inner surface, includes: a steps of: preparing a steel tube; and producing a rifled tube by performing cold drawing on a steel tube by using a plug which includes a plurality of second helical ribs, the plug satisfying Formulae and: 0.08 <W×(A?B)×N/(2?×A)<0.26??(1) 0.83<S×(A?B)×N/(2×M)<2.0??(2) where, W is a width of a groove bottom surface of the helical groove; A is a maximum diameter of the plug; B is a minimum diameter of the plug; N is a number of the second helical ribs; S is the width of the groove bottom surface; and M is a pitch of adjacent second helical ribs.

Abstract: A description is given of a method and a device for forging a rod-shaped workpiece (5) which is deformed with the aid of forging tools (1, 2, 3, 4) in the sense of a cross-sectional displacement perpendicular to the forging axis (a) and is subjected to an axial advancement and possibly a rotation about the forging axis (a) during the pauses in the engagement of the forging tools (1, 2, 3, 4). In order to achieve an advantageous grain refinement, it is proposed that the workpiece (5) is deformed in the sense of the cross-sectional displacement perpendicular to the forging axis (a) in a bending zone (13) between two central supports (11) by means of the forging tools (1, 2, 3, 4) acting on the workpiece (5) radially in relation to the forging axis (a).

Abstract: A radial forging machine comprising one or more forging devices arranged radially about a first longitudinal axis (Z) of feeding of the product to be forged, a respective tool (5) being able to be mounted on each of said forging devices, characterized in that there is provided an automatic tool loading/unloading system for automatically loading/unloading said tools (5) onto/from said forging devices without the manual intervention of an operator.