Abstract: A method of growing a doped monocrystalline ingot using a crystal growing system is provided. The crystal growing system includes a growth chamber, a dopant feeding device, and a feed tube. The method includes preparing a melt of semiconductor or solar-grade material in a crucible disposed within the growth chamber, introducing a solid dopant into the feed tube with the dopant feeding device, melting the solid dopant within the feed tube to a form a liquid dopant, introducing the liquid dopant into the melt below a surface of the melt, and growing a monocrystalline ingot from the melt by contacting the melt with a seed crystal and pulling the seed crystal away from the melt.

Abstract: A system for growing an ingot from a melt includes an outer crucible, an inner crucible, and a weir. The outer crucible includes a first sidewall and a first base. The first sidewall and the first base define an outer cavity for containing the melt. The inner crucible is located within the outer cavity, and has a central longitudinal axis. The inner crucible includes a second sidewall and a second base having an opening therein.

Abstract: Methods for forming an epilayer on a surface of a substrate are generally provided. For example, a substrate can be positioned within a hot wall CVD chamber (e.g., onto a susceptor within the CVD chamber). At least two source gases can then be introduced into the hot wall CVD chamber such that, upon decomposition, fluorine atoms, carbon atoms, and silicon atoms are present within the CVD chamber. The epilayer comprising SiC can then be grown on the surface of the substrate in the presence of the fluorine atoms.

Abstract: Multi-layered electrospun microfibers and/or microtubes, comprising cells and/or molecules of interest. The invention is further directed to compositions comprising said microfibers and/or microtubes and methods of use thereof in various applications.

Abstract: Starch-based fibers, compositions comprising same, method of preparing said starch-based fibers, kits and methods for use of said starch-based fibers including but not limited to oral delivery of cells (e.g., probiotic microorganisms) and/or molecules of interest (e.g., nutrients) are provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube fiber, the method comprising: preparing a core material—extending in a predetermined direction; preparing a carbon nanotube array comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned on a substrate and oriented vertically to the substrate; preparing a carbon nanotube untwisted yarn comprising the plurality of continuously connected carbon nanotubes by drawing the carbon nanotube untwisted yarn from the carbon nanotube array; and winding the carbon nanotube untwisted yarn around the core material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing coated cable for a cable conveyor system. The apparatus includes a stripping die, a swaging die, and a spacing fixture spaced from each other at a predetermined interval that corresponds to the spacing interval between discs in a cable conveyor system. The apparatus facilitates the method of stripping a section of coating from the coated cable, and securing a barrel to the cable over the stripped section. The barrel acts as an attachment point for molded discs carried on the cable.

Abstract: A pulley (1) for installation in a pulley mechanism of a Jacquard machine, comprising a shaft (3); a housing (4), comprising two flank bodies (5), which are provided to fasten the shaft (3), so that this shaft (3) extends substantially between the flank bodies (5); and a pulley wheel (6), which is provided to be arranged between the two flank bodies (5) so as to be directly rotatable around the shaft (3); wherein the shaft (3), prior to assembly of the pulley (1), is provided with cavities (7, 10, 11) and/or projecting portions for the post-assembly axial securement of the flank bodies (5) in both axial directions.

Abstract: A textile is provided that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns woven together, the plurality of warp yarns each including an elastic warp filament and a non-elastic warp filament, and the plurality of weft yarns each including an elastic weft filament and a non-elastic weft filament. At least one of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament includes a hydrophobic material. The materials of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament are selected such that the textile has a high elastic stretchability in at least one of a weft direction and a warp direction. A garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A textile is provided that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns woven together, the plurality of warp yarns each including an elastic warp filament and a non-elastic warp filament, and the plurality of weft yarns each including an elastic weft filament and a non-elastic weft filament. At least one of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament includes a hydrophobic material. The materials of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament are selected such that the textile has a high elastic stretchability in at least one of a weft direction and a warp direction. A garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The laminated filler provided by the present invention comprises: a first fiber batt (1) and a second fiber batt (2) compounded to the first fiber batt. In the present invention, by providing the fiber batts in layers, the resulted filler is allowed to have good bulkiness and warmness, and an independent and flexible delamination and diversified combination of different component fibers can be achieved. The results show that the laminated filler provided by the invention has a thickness of 1 to 10 cm and a do value ?5.0.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of manufacturing a product from used woven or knitted textile comprising vegetable or animal fibres, in particular cotton or wool, the method comprising the steps of: collecting the used woven or knitted textile, granulating the used woven or knitted textile into fibres having an average fiber length of between 3.6 mm and 5.5 mm, mixing the granulated used woven or knitted textile with a thermoplastic fiber based binder, and forming a nonwoven mat from the mixture of the granulated used woven or knitted textile and fiber based binder, the nonwoven mat comprising 59% to 75% of vegetable fiber, or alternatively the nonwoven mat comprising at least 80% animal fibres. The invention also pertains to a product produced by said method.

Abstract: A method for hydroforming a composite precursor material includes forming a composite precursor material comprising an original spun bonded nonwoven web and a polymer film layer. The method also includes applying a plurality of pressurized liquid jets onto an outer surface of the original spun bonded nonwoven web while the composite precursor material passes over a forming structure to push and reorient a plurality of spun bonded fibers from a closely packed substantially horizontal orientation to a more loosely packed orientation with greater vertical spacing between the fibers to produce a hydroformed composite material comprising an expanded spun bonded nonwoven layer having a loft of at least about 1.3 times greater than the original loft of the original spun bonded nonwoven web, and an air permeability of at least about 1.2 times greater than an original air permeability of the original unexpanded spun bonded nonwoven web.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-reinforced composite (200). Some fiber-reinforced composites include a matrix material (204) including a thermoplastic material and a non-woven fibrous region (202) having a plurality of continuous fibers dispersed in the matrix material, wherein the width and the length of the non-woven fibrous region are substantially equal to the width and the length, respectively, of the fiber-reinforced composite, wherein the non-woven fibrous region has a mean relative area fiber coverage (RFAC) (%) of from 65 to 90 and a coefficient of variance (COV) (%) of from 3 to 20, and wherein each of the plurality of continuous fibers (206) is substantially aligned with the length of the fiber-reinforced composite.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a nonwoven fabric having high tensile strength and high tear strength. The laminate nonwoven fabric of the present invention is a laminated nonwoven fabric obtained by thermally press-contacting a thermoplastic continuous fiber layer as an outer layer with both surfaces of an interlayer, wherein the ratio (F1/F2) between the average oblateness (F1) of the thermoplastic continuous fiber present on the surface side and the average oblateness (F2) of the thermoplastic continuous fiber present on the inner side is 1.20 or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sewing machine for identifying the embroidery frame correctly by using the existing mechanism and embroidery frame. A photography unit photographs an attached embroidery frame from a height direction, an embroidery frame transfer unit moves the embroidery frame from a specific location within a region surrounded by the embroidery frame until the photography unit photographs an image of the embroidery frame corresponding to one of the plurality of embroidery frame images registered in the database, a calculation unit calculates a size of the embroidery frame based on a moving distance of the embroidery frame moved by the embroidery frame transfer unit, and an embroidery frame identification unit identifies the embroidery frame based on the size of the calculated embroidery frame.

Abstract: A sewing machine in which a base configured to support a throat plate, a shuttle or a looper, and an input shaft for a stitching operation to the shuttle or the looper with respect to a bed portion of a frame is supported to be movable along a direction of approaching or separating from a sewing needle is provided. The sewing machine includes a connecting member which changes to any one of a state in which the input shaft and a transmission shaft are aligned in the same straight line to be in a torque transmission state and a state in which the input shaft moves together with the base with respect to the transmission shaft, between the input shaft on the base side and the transmission shaft which transmits power to the input shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a visible seam, which is arranged in a sheet material part. The arrangement also includes a lighting apparatus, which is arranged beneath an underside of the sheet material part. The visible seam has an upper thread and a lower thread. The lower thread extends along the underside of the sheet material part in a direction (R). The upper thread has first thread portions along the upper side of the sheet material part and is guided, at stitch holes formed during the sewing process, through said stitch holes via second thread portions. By means of the lighting apparatus, emitted light passes into the second thread portions, into the stitch holes, and from there into the first thread portions. Some of the light propagates along the first thread portions, starting from an adjacent second thread portion, whereas another portion of the light exits from the first thread portion. In this way, the upper thread of the visible seam is illuminated.

Abstract: A sewn covering for covering support parts includes at least one first and at least one second trim cover element which are connected to one another via a functional seam. A soft insert runs along at least some sections of the functional seam. The seam stump formed by the functional seam can be surrounded by a seam band which can be fixed by the functional seam. To produce such a sewn covering, a band can be used which has an at least partially elastic seam band that is perforated in the longitudinal direction. At least one soft insert is provided in the longitudinal direction of the partially elastic seam band, which insert is fixed to the seam band.

Abstract: A fluid-driven apparatus continuously feeds fabric in open-width form. The apparatus is associated in combination with a tumbler processing the fabric. The apparatus includes a tubular duct, with a substantially rectangular transversal cross section, has boundary walls which delimit an internal cavity inside the duct. A manifold supplies gaseous fluid into the duct through an opening formed in the top or bottom wall of the duct. Ports for the fluid extend in a direction longitudinal to the duct, into and out of the cavity. The manifold abuts the opening to divide the duct into two distinct stretches delimited by the manifold and by the ports. The manifold includes a diverter for selectively directing the fluid towards one of the stretches of the duct. A portion of one of the duct stretches is divergent in shape, with a transversal cross section increasing from the manifold to the respective end port.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent clothing washing management device, a method and a washing machine thereof. The intelligent clothing washing management device at least comprises a clothing module and a washing procedure recommendation module, a storage module and a processing module. The device is arranged at an intelligent terminal, and the intelligent terminal is communicatively connected with a washing device. The washing procedure recommendation module, according to the clothing selected by the clothing module, recommends preferred washing parameters by information stored in the storage module. The processing module receives the washing parameters recommended by the washing procedure recommendation module and controls the washing device.

Abstract: A collapsible platform for supporting a device such as a vibration source includes a pair of spaced-apart platform members each having at least one upward-facing support surface for partially supporting the vibration source, at least one base member configured to rest on a generally horizontal support surface and to support the pair of platform members, and at least one cross member extending between the pair of platform members and fixed to each of the pair of platform members to fix a separation distance between the platform members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus that comprise: a cabinet that forms the external appearance and includes a door on the top thereof for extracting or introducing laundry; a tub provided within the cabinet so as to store washing water; a drum rotatably provided within the tub so as to receive the laundry; a balancer provided to rotate together with the drum and to maintain dynamic equilibrium of the drum using water supplied thereinto; and a water supply unit that supplies water to the balancer. The balancer includes a drain unit that drains the water received in the balancer when the rotating speed of the drum is lower than or equal to a specified speed.

Abstract: Provided is a washing machine including: a cabinet including a plurality of side frames, a back frame, a top frame and a bottom frame; a front frame that is disposed in front of the cabinet and includes an internal laundry port through which laundry is put into a rotating tub, and a front cover that is disposed in front of the front frame, extends from the top frame to the bottom frame, includes an external laundry port corresponding to the internal laundry port and is integrally formed. Thus, no line is formed in a front side of the washing machine so that the exterior of the washing machine can be enhanced.

Abstract: A device for sensing the electrical conductivity of a liquid, particularly that of the washing bath in a washing machine, including an electrically insulating supporting casing through which first and second electrodes intended to contact the washing bath extend to the outside, electrical power supply and signal acquisition and processing circuit devices housed at least in part in the supporting casing and coupled to the electrodes, and signal coupling and galvanic isolation devices, interposed between these circuit devices and the electrodes and also housed in the casing, and including at least a first and a second capacitor, each of which is interconnected in series between one of the electrodes and a corresponding terminal of the circuit.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes an additive reservoir positioned below a top panel of the washing machine appliance for receiving large quantities of a first fluid additive, such as detergent. In addition, the additive reservoir defines an additive passageway that extends through the additive reservoir and is configured for receiving a second fluid additive, such as bleach, and directing that additive directly into a tub of the washing machine appliance. In this manner, bulk detergent and an additional additive may be added into the washing machine appliance without requiring the manufacturing and assembly of two separate parts which must be installed within the limited space under the top panel of the washing machine appliance.

Abstract: A washing machine including a detergent supply device to supply a detergent together with water to a tub. The detergent supply device includes a detergent housing installed within the main body and a detergent accommodation box movably installed within the detergent housing, and the detergent accommodation box is divided into automatic detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied automatically and manual detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied manually, and the detergent supply device supplies the detergents through an automatic detergent supply method and a manual detergent supply method.

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base including at least one vane, and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper end having a recess. The agitator includes a cap having a top and a bottom that is removably mounted to the tower. A scrub brush is carried by the cap.

Abstract: A drum washing machine, including: a driving part, capable of operating in a uniaxial driving form and a biaxial driving form; a heater configured to heat water stored in the outer drum for washing; and a control part which at least performs washing operation of a first washing mode and a second washing mode. In a washing process of the first washing mode, the control part enables the driving part to operate in the uniaxial driving form and also enables the heater to operate. Further, in a washing process of the second washing mode, the control part enables the driving part to operate in the biaxial driving form and also enables the heater to operate in such a manner that heat applied to the water is reduced compared with the first washing mode.

Abstract: A vertical axis laundry treating appliance having a non-encapsulated lid comprising a single panel of glass that is able to pass the UL 746C ball drop test. Non-encapsulated glass lids according to embodiments of the disclosure simplify part and assembly complexity compared to encapsulated glass lids.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a rotating drum for processing laundry. A blower directs process air through an air path that includes the rotating drum. A heat exchanger is positioned within the air path that cools and dehumidifies the process air. A plurality of air filters arranged sequentially captures lint from the process air at respective positions upstream of the heat exchanger. A filter spray system has a plurality of fluid sprayers that deliver fluid to a surface of each air filter of the plurality of air filters. Each fluid sprayer of the plurality of fluid sprayers directs captured lint away from a respective air filter of the plurality of air filters.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a rotating drum and a door providing access to the rotating drum. A blower directs process air through an air path that includes the drum. A heat exchanger within the air path dehumidifies the process air. A first lint filter within the air path is forward of the drum and below the door. A second lint filter within the air path is downstream of the first lint filter and forward of the heat exchanger. The first and second lint filters capture lint from the process air upstream of the heat exchanger. The first lint filter is angled with respect to the second lint filter. A filter spray system has a plurality of fluid sprayers that deliver fluid to the first and second lint filters, respectively. Each fluid sprayer directs captured lint from the first and second lint filters to a common drain channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving adhesion between a reinforcement element that comprises textile fibers or textile filaments and an elastomer matrix material, in particular uncured rubber, the reinforcement element being provided with a sol-gel coating and the sol-gel coated reinforcement element being exposed to the action of a plasma, in particular a low-pressure plasma.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of manufacturing a textile material with antimicrobial compounds in such a manner to chemically bind or attach said compounds to the textile material, and to the treated textile material which performs as a disinfectant or sterilizer on its own. The treated textile material exhibits wash-durability and non-leaching properties. The process includes an exhaust process cycle including the steps of treating the textile material using an exhaust process, where the liquor includes one or more antimicrobial agents, and subjecting the treated textile material to a heat treatment. In addition, a device is described for purifying water, which can operate based on gravity and without electricity.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a penetration-resistant article that includes a textile fabric made from aramid fibers finished with finish solids. The finish solids include a carbonic acid polyester. The penetration-resistant article can be a fragment protection mat, a bullet-proof vest, a flak jacket, a stab-resistant vest, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Materials and pipes made from woven, knit, spun or braided fiber threads that provide high tensile strength and caustic resistance. A fibrous material, made from a substance such as fiberglass or basalt, is bound to an epoxy resin, which is cured to create a durable material that can be used in several applications, including applications involving high heat and caustic materials.

Abstract: An insulation product comprising fibers consolidated with a binder is disclosed to which a non-aqueous moisturizer has been included. The binder is disposed upon the fibers and the non-aqueous moisturizer is in contact with fibers and/or binder. The insulation product may be an uncured fiber insulation product in which the binder is an uncured binder. The insulation product may be packaged in a suitable material. Accordingly, disclosed is a packaged uncured fiber insulation product.

Abstract: The sizing agent for synthetic fiber contains an organo-modified silicone represented by the following General Formula (1) and an epoxy compound (B) having an aromatic ring. In Formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group, R2 represents a group having an epoxy group R3 represents a hydrocarbon group having an aromatic ring and from 8 to 40 carbon atoms or an alkyl group having from 3 to 22 carbon atoms, R4 represents the same group as R1, R2, or R3, and a plurality of les, R2s, R3s, or R4s may be the same as or different from one another when there are a plurality of les, R2s, R3s, or R4s, x represents an integer of 0 or greater, y and z each represent an integer of 1 or greater, and (x+y+z) is from 10 to 200.

Abstract: A method of transferring a dye to a fiber, braid or composite material comprising applying the dye to a transfer paper to create a dye transfer paper, placing the colored transfer media into contact with the fiber, braid or composite material over an expandable rig or expanding structure such as a metal tube, and applying at least one of heat, pressure, or vacuum to infuse the dye to the fiber, braid or composite material, creating a colored fiber, braid or composite material having minimal to no adverse changes to the physical properties of the fiber, braid or composite material.

Abstract: Substantially homogeneous and stable suspensions of anthraquinone (AQ) compositions and methods of preparation are disclosed. The AQ compositions are utilized in pulping processes.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a continuous horizontal digester including a cylindrical pressure cooker capable of rotating by taking its central axis as an axis; a charging apparatus disposed at one end of the cooker which is communicated with an inner cavity of the cooker and can seal the cooker; and a discharging device disposed at the other end of the cooker and communicated with the inner cavity of the cooker, the discharging device is located on the central axis of the cooker. The continuous horizontal digester further includes a cooking device configured to cook the materials in the cooker.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a large-cylinder drying roller includes providing a cylindrical cylinder shell having two sides, initially attaching a respective cap to each of the sides of the cylinder shell, subsequently inserting an inner shaft coaxially within the cylinder shell and connecting the inner shaft to the caps and connecting journals to the inner shaft. The inner shaft is divided into two inner-shaft parts. Each inner-shaft part is inserted from a respective side and then each of the inner-shaft parts is connected to the other of the inner-shaft parts and to a respective one of the caps and/or prior to inserting the inner shaft, the cylinder shell and the caps are relieved of stress and the connection of the cylinder shell and the caps is checked from the inside or the cylinder shell and/or the caps are mechanically processed together.

Abstract: A hydrated, nonwoven nanocellulose sheet and method for manufacturing the nanocellulose sheet are disclosed. The method of manufacture comprises the steps of diluting a purified nanocellulose slurry to form a colloidal nanocellulose suspension, dispersing pure nanocellulose crystals into the nanocellulose suspension in a nanocellulose crystal to total nanocellulose ratio less than 50% weight per weight (w/w), placing the suspension over a filter sheet in a dispensing device, and forming the hydrated, nonwoven nanocellulose sheet by filtering with a pressure difference across the filter sheet, via a high pressure or vacuum filtration process. The hydrated, nonwoven nanocellulose sheet thus manufactured has high conformability, drape-ability, good adhesion to the skin, and a high rate of evaporation, making it ideal for dermatological treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin fine particle dispersion optimal for manufacturing a sheet product such as paper. Specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a resin fine particle dispersion with which a sheet product having excellent heat resistance and high mechanical strength is obtained, and which has a small environmental load due to a small amount of resin particles remaining in wastewater after papermaking. Provided are a resin fine particle dispersion including resin fine particles (A), a fiber material (B), an ionic polyacrylamide (C), and water as essential components, and a sheet product and a friction plate using this.

Abstract: A paper or cardboard coating composition having a dry matter content of between 45% and 80%, comprising i) binders which include at least one modified starch and one adhesive, ii) a hydrolyzed wheat protein having an average molecular weight of between 7 and 1000 kDa, and iii) a mineral filler, and also the method for obtaining such a composition. A method for coating or brightening paper or cardboard, comprising the steps consisting of i) the provision of a composition as described, and ii) the depositing of said composition on a paper or cardboard substrate, and to the coated paper or cardboard thus obtained. Finally, the use of a hydrolyzed wheat protein in the replacement of latex in a paper or cardboard coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soft, durable tissue products comprising Southern softwood fibers and more particularly low-coarseness Southern softwood fibers. The inventive tissue products generally comprise little or no Northern softwood kraft fibers yet have comparable or better tissue product properties such as a TS750 value (a measure of tissue softness) less than about 50 dB V2 rms and a CD Tear Index (a measurement of tissue durability) greater than about 13.

Abstract: A method of creping a cellulosic sheet and a creped web made by a creping process. The method includes preparing a nascent web from an aqueous papermaking furnish, depositing and creping the nascent web on a multilayer creping belt that includes (i) a first layer made from a polymeric material having a plurality of openings, and (ii) a second layer attached to a surface of the first layer, with the nascent web being deposited on the first layer, and applying a vacuum to the creping belt such that the nascent web is drawn into the plurality of openings, but not drawn into the second layer.

Abstract: A reflective and directional water permeable payer system, which has a plurality of connection cells and is configured to support traffic, includes a marker insert. The marker insert has a continuous body wall with at least one tensioning marker rib extending from the continuous body wall. The marker insert has an insert head. The insert head diameter extending beyond the continuous body wall of the marker insert. The marker insert body diameter is substantially equal to the inner wall diameter of at least one of the connection cells.

Abstract: An anti-rutting pavement structure, which is characterized in that it comprises, arranged consecutively from bottom to top, a semi-rigid base layer, a SBS emulsified asphalt adhesive layer, a Type II latex cement mortar poured asphalt concrete lower layer, a Type I latex cement mortar poured asphalt concrete middle layer and a high viscosity modified asphalt SMA-13 concrete surface layer. Compared with prior art, the present invention has improved great contributions of the middle and lower layer of the semi-rigid base layer pavement for rutting under high temperatures and heavy loads, while the pavement having a good crack-resistance, improvement for coordination of the overall deformation of the surface layer and the base layer, and a short construction conservation period, short time before traffic opening, excellent economic performance.

Abstract: A method of controlling a DC motor that includes the step of providing a pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal to the DC motor. The PWM signal provides a voltage to operate the DC motor. The method also includes the steps of measuring a voltage generated by the DC motor when the PWM signal is off. In more particular embodiments, the method includes measuring a current being supplied to the DC motor when the PWM signal is off. The method may further require determining a motor speed of the DC motor based on the measured voltage. The method further includes controlling the DC motor to maintain a relatively constant motor speed with varying loads on the DC motor.