Abstract: A silicon ingot has opposite ends. A specific resistance, measured along an axis between the opposite ends of the silicon ingot, has at least one point of inflection where a concavity of the specific resistance changes along the axis. According to another embodiment, a silicon ingot has a first ingot part and a second ingot part between opposite ends of the silicon ingot. The first ingot part has a different specific resistance than the second ingot part. In a region of the silicon ingot between the first and second ingot parts, the specific resistance has at least one point of inflection where a concavity of the specific resistance changes.

Abstract: In the present invention, in producing a SiC single crystal in accordance with a solution method, a crucible containing SiC as a main component and having an oxygen content of 100 ppm or less is used as the crucible to be used as a container for a Si—C solution. In another embodiment, a sintered body containing SiC as a main component and having an oxygen content of 100 ppm or less is placed in the crucible to be used as a container for a Si—C solution. SiC, which is the main component of these, serves as a source for Si and C and allows Si and C to elute into the Si—C solution by heating. Since the oxygen content of SiC is 100 ppm or less, generation of gas in the Si—C solution is suppressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relate to a cluster tool and methods for forming an epitaxial layer on a semiconductor device. In one implementation, the cluster tool includes a transfer chamber, a pre-clean chamber coupled to the transfer chamber, a plasma-cleaning chamber coupled to the transfer chamber, a deposition chamber coupled to the transfer chamber, an etch chamber coupled to the transfer chamber, and a thermal process chamber coupled to the transfer chamber.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an elongated steel element for reinforcing rubber products includes forming, on an elongated steel element, a coating of a ternary or quaternary alloy of copper-M-zinc, where M is one or two metals selected from cobalt, nickel, tin, indium, manganese, iron, bismuth and molybdenum; drawing the elongated steel element in an aqueous lubricant containing a phosphorus compound and nitrate; and twisting two or more of the elongated steel elements into a steel cord. A copper content inside the coating is 58 to 75 wt %. A content of the one or two metals inside the coating is 0.5 to 10 wt %. A final reduction in a diameter of the elongated steel element occurs during the drawing step. The phosphorus compound is present on and/or in the coating in an amount of 0.3 to 1 mg/m2 of the coating, as measured via an Inductively Coupled Plasma technique.

Abstract: A method of forming a substrate includes mapping a three dimensional spatial distribution of at least one structural protein fiber of extracellular matrix of biological material of interest, designing a fiber assembly pattern based on an intrinsic pattern of the at least one structural protein fiber of the extracellular matrix of the biological material, and assembling fibers based on the fiber assembly pattern to form the substrate.

Abstract: A high temperature resistant textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The textile sleeve has a flexible, tubular knit wall of thermoplastic yarns. The yarns are tightly knit with weft knit stitches extending along a circumferential direction about the tubular knit wall to provide a substantially smooth inner surface and a substantially smooth outer surface. The yarns are knit in a tricot stitch pattern, wherein the tricot knit stitches extend along a circumferentially direction of the sleeve wall.

Abstract: Method of making a musculoskeletal tissue reconstruction implant by warp knitting an implant of a biodegradable polymeric material to form a porous matrix or scaffold having a tensile stiffness at least by 50% lower than the tensile stiffness of the musculoskeletal tissue the implant is configured to reconstruct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber comprising a blend of 10-50 wt % of a polymer blend modifier and 50-90 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer; 5-50 wt % of a propylene-modifier and 50-95 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer; and 5-35 wt % of a polymer blend modifier and 65-95 wt % of a propylene-modifier. The polymer blend modifier has a first propylene-based polymer and a different second propylene-based polymer that is a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene and a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin. The propylene-modifier is a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of propylene with 0.5-4 wt % ethylene or C4 to C10 alpha-olefins. The propylene-based elastomer is propylene and 5-25 wt % of one or more C2 to C4-C12 alpha-olefins and has a triad tacticity greater than 90% and a heat of fusion less than 75 J/g.

Abstract: A method for producing a volume nonwoven fabric includes the steps of: (a) providing a nonwoven fabric raw material, containing fiber balls and binder fibers; (b) providing an air-laying device, which has at least two spiked rollers between which a gap is formed; (c) processing the nonwoven fabric raw material in the device in an air-laying method, the nonwoven fabric raw material passing through the gap between the spiked rollers, fibers or fiber bundles being pulled from the fiber balls by the spikes; (d) laying on a laying apparatus; and (e) thermally bonding so as to obtain the volume nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A process for attaching a functional flexible element on a flexible support without the use of adhesive composition. The process comprises a step of depositing a functional flexible element on a flexible support, a step of stitching along a zigzag line of at least one binding yarn on either side of the functional flexible element along the functional flexible element while retaining the functional flexible element on the flexible support. The first binding yarn(s) are stitched into the flexible support at stitching points to a depth of less than the thickness of the flexible support.

Abstract: It is intended to improve texture of a decoration using a stitch line while improving workability in sewing for forming the stitch line at a skin material, to promote manufacturing efficiency as compared to formation of a stepped shape only by sewing, and to reduce the number of steps. A skin material is used for a conveyance seat, and is molded using a die. The skin material includes a linearly-extending stepped portion having a stepped shape transferred from the die, and a stitch line sewn along the stepped portion. The stepped portion serves as a guide upon formation of the stitch line.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes an embroidery data memory unit, a suspension timing selecting unit, and a suspension control unit. The embroidery data memory unit stores embroidery data, and accepts a planned suspension timing, a sewing suspending instruction, and a sewing resuming instruction. The suspension timing selecting unit selects a discontinuous operation that breaks the continuity of seams within the predetermined range before and after the planned suspension timing from the embroidery data. The suspension control unit maintains the deactivation of a sewing-machine motor until the suspending instruction or the resuming instruction is input when the selected discontinuous operation by the suspension timing selecting unit comes during the sewing of embroidery pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing the apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a first transducer (107) and a first tank. The first transducer (107) is adapted to transmit ultrasonic waves of a first wavelength into the first tank (101). The first tank (101) is configured to establish a substantially standing ultrasonic wave pattern of the ultrasonic waves inside the first tank (101). A disposer (109.1, 109.2) adapted to dispose a textile (131) into the first tank (101) is provided. The disposer (109.1, 109.2) disposes the textile (131) into the first tank at a first distance from the first transducer (107). The first distance is determined based the first wavelength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothing processing device comprising: a first drum provided inside a first cabinet so as to store clothing; a first introduction opening provided on the first cabinet so as to communicate with the first drum; a first cabinet so as to communicate with the first drum; a first drum rotating shaft for rotating the first drum; a second cabinet positioned on the lower portion of the first cabinet so as to support the first cabinet; and a drawer provided to be able to be drawn out of the second cabinet, wherein the first drum rotating shaft is provided to slope at an angle larger than 0° and smaller than 90° with respect to the bottom surface of the first cabinet, and the first introduction opening slopes downwards towards the direction in which the drawer is drawn out.

Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes an input shaft, configured to supply a rotary power to a rotation part for rotating washings; a motor, configured to rotate in a forward direction and backward direction and served as a power source of the rotation part; and a transmission arranged between an output shaft of the motor and the input shaft of the rotation part. The transmission includes a transformable driving side pulley unit disposed on the output shaft; a transformable driven side pulley unit disposed on the input shaft; and a driving belt for transferring power between the pulley unit and the driven side pulley units. The driving side pulley unit/driven side pulley unit is directly installed on the output shaft/input shaft by locating each end of the output shaft/input shaft at a movable pulley and a fixed pulley respectively, so that the driving side pulley unit/driven side pulley unit rotates integrally with the output shaft/input shaft.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly for a washing machine appliance includes a tray and a cup removably mounted to the tray. The tray may define a first aperture and a second aperture, and the cup may also define an aperture. Further, the cup may be movable to a first position and a second position. In the first position, the aperture defined by the cup may be in fluid communication with the first aperture. In the second position, the aperture defined by the cup may be in fluid communication with the second aperture.

Abstract: A method of treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance having an air supply system and a heating system both operably coupled to and controlled by a controller to supply heated air to a rotatable drum defining a treating chamber, the method including the application of an enzyme solution to the laundry during a cycle of operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry handling apparatus provided with a washable filter in an air circulation passage for drying laundry. The laundry handling apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a cabinet, an outer tub disposed inside the cabinet, an inner tub rotatably disposed inside the outer tub, a circulation passage for guiding at least some of the air inside the outer tub to flow out of the outer tub and be resupplied to the outer tub, a fan disposed in the circulation passage so as to move the air, and a filter unit for filtering foreign substances. The filter unit comprises a filter net, which is disposed in the circulation passage so as to collect the foreign substances contained in the moving air, and a filter frame for supporting the filter net.

Abstract: A pair of laundry treating appliances having power sharing capabilities through a piggyback plug with a rear facing electric socket. The rear facing electric socket is designed to receive a power plug from a compatible laundry treating appliance. The piggyback plug is connected to a terminal block of one of the laundry treating appliance wherein the terminal block is adapted to be selectively connected to one of a 120V or 240V electric power source. A controller is adapted with an algorithm to prevent electrical overloading by automatically reducing the electrical power consumed by one of the appliance when simultaneous energization of both appliances occur.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated ironing plate comprising an ironing plate (4); and a composite coating (7) applied over the ironing plate (4). The composite coating comprises a dielectric layer (5) over the ironing plate (4) that has a surface resistance more than 109 ohms; and a static dissipative layer (6) for being in contact with a garment or fabric during ironing disposed on the dielectric layer (5) and in direct contact with the ironing plate (4). The static dissipative layer (6) has a surface resistance less than 109 ohms so that the charges generated on the static dissipative layer (6) during ironing are more easily dissipated from the static dissipative layer (6) through the ironing plate (4) compared to the dissipation of charges from the dielectric layer (5) through the ironing plate (4) in the absence of said static dissipative layer (6).

Abstract: Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD) is a polymer of growing importance in industrial applications. Frontal ring-opening metathesis polymerization (FROMP) offers a means to rapidly cure PDCPD with minimal input energy owing to a propagating reaction wave sustained by the exothermic polymerization. The disclosure provides methods for the rapid fabrication of fiber reinforced composites that is less restrictive and more energy efficient than conventional methods.

Abstract: Provided are insulation coated carbon fiber and a method of producing insulation coated carbon fiber having excellent electrical insulation while having high thermal conductivity. The insulation coated carbon fiber includes carbon fiber that is at least partially coated by an electrically insulative coating. The electrically insulative coating is a polymer formed from one type or two or more types of a polymerizable compound having a double bond, at least one of which is a polymerizable compound including at least two polymerizable functional groups.

Abstract: Engineered, reinforced leather materials (engineered leathers) including a composite of a fibrous matrix that has been tanned to allow crosslinking of the fibrous matrix to the collagen formed by cultured cells (e.g., fibroblasts). These engineered leathers may be referred to as fiber-reinforced biological tissue composites. Also described herein are methods of making such fiber-reinforced biological tissue composites.

Abstract: A leather-like fabric has a feel of natural nubuck leather and a napped feel and air permeability of suede leather, as well as high wear resistance. The leather-like fabric includes a fibrous structure including ultrafine fibers having an average monofilament fineness of 0.0001 dtex or more and 0.5 dtex or less, at least one surface of the fibrous structure being napped, the napped surface having resin layers located discontinuously, and each of the resin layers containing two or more layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing floor covering (including carpet and carpet tiles) with recycled content, comprising the steps of gaining CaCO3 from ground or surface water during a softening process by adding a grain to the water, grafting the CaCO3 to the grain, adding the CaCO3 to the (fluid) backing material for a carpet or carpet tile (precoat or heavy coating layer), using the thus obtained backing material in a carpet or carpet tile manufacturing process, wherein the grain comprises essentially CaCO3.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing printed textiles including the steps of: a) inkjet printing an image onto a textile substrate with one or more inkjet printing liquids containing thermally reactive composite resin particles in an aqueous medium; and b) fixing the inkjet printed image by applying directly and/or indirectly a heat treatment to the image; wherein the thermally reactive composite resin particles contain at least one thermal cross-linker and at least one polymeric resin containing functional groups suitable for reacting with the thermal cross-linker.

Abstract: A curl straightening method applied upon printing on a spread medium in a printing step, the method being provided with a first spreading step of spreading the medium fed out from a medium roll between a feeding step of feeding the medium from the medium roll in which the medium made of a textile fabric and having a predetermined width is wound on a roll core, and the printing step of printing on the medium fed out from the medium roll, and in the first spreading step, spreading of the medium is performed in a state where the medium fed out from the medium roll is stretched on an outer circumference of a first spreader roller rotating about a pivotal axis parallel to a pivotal axis of the medium roll, and the medium has its surface side with a curl stretched on the outer circumference of the first spreader roller.

Abstract: The present invention provides an enzymatic method for reducing the content of hexenuronic acids in a chemical cellulosic pulp and/or improvement of the brightness of cellulosic pulp using haloperoxidase.

Abstract: A set for mechanical processing suspended fibrous material includes a die plate having receiving openings in a predefined arrangement for insertion of blade-shaped processing elements which jut out on a process side and are flowed onto by the fibrous material. The blade-shaped processing elements have each a plurality of foot regions in longitudinally spaced-apart relation, which pass through the die plate and jut out from the die plate on a process-distal. At least some of the foot regions of the processing elements reach into associated receiving grooves of a base plate on the process-distal side. As an alternative, transverse stiffening elements are arranged substantially orthogonally in the longitudinal direction of the processing elements such that the transverse stiffening elements stabilize the foot regions of the processing elements on the process-distal side.

Abstract: Methods of cleaning papermaking fabrics are disclosed. Cleaning compositions for cleaning papermaking fabrics are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pitch control agent including a (meth)acrylamide-based amphoteric polymer. The (meth)acrylamide-based amphoteric polymer contains 50 mol % or more of (meth)acrylamide, 0.5 to 20 mol % of a diallyldialkylammonium salt; and 0.1 to 14 mol % of an anionic monomer, as copolymerizable monomer components. This pitch control agent is less likely to be affected by a change in a surrounding environment, and therefore can exhibit excellent pitch controllability under various environments in paper production process.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of manufacturing a sack paper having a Gurley porosity (ISO 5636-5) of less than 25 s, comprising the steps of: a) mixing an unbleached pulp with a bleached pulp to obtain a pulp mixture in such proportions that the dry weight ratio of unbleached pulp to bleached pulp in the pulp mixture is between 7:1 and 1:1; and b) forming the sack paper from said pulp mixture, wherein starch is added in an amount of 1-7 kg/ton paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper towel that can be provided with dry crepes with no need for involving a large equipment investment. The paper towel contains one or more of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, de-inked pulp, and recycled pulp, being provided with crepes in an off-machine process by use of a microcreper, such as a MICREX®/Microcreper™ system, and having a basis weight of 32.2 to 64.3 gsm, a density of 0.130 to 0.150 g/cm3, which is obtained by dividing the basis weight by the caliper (?m), and the number of crepes (cpi) of 12 to 30.

Abstract: A fibrous structure is disclosed. The fibrous structure exhibits a plurality of discrete knuckles arranged in a pattern of repeat units. The repeat units can include a plurality of rows arranged orthogonally in an X-Y plane, each row having a portion of the discrete knuckles, and each discrete knuckle separated from adjacent discrete knuckles in a row by a distance. Each of the discrete knuckles within the repeat unit can have substantially the same shape and size; and wherein the distance between at least two adjacent discrete knuckles in each row are non-uniform such that the repeat unit exhibits varying pillow width distances along the rows in both the X and Y axes.

Abstract: A unitary deflection member. The unitary deflection member can have a fluid pervious reinforcing member and a patterned framework. The patterned framework can have a plurality of regularly spaced protuberances extending from the reinforcing member. At least two of said protuberances can be similar in size and shape, and each protuberance can have a transition portion having a transition portion width and a forming portion having a forming portion width. The transition portion width can be less than the forming portion width.

Abstract: A monorail switch for a monorail guideway comprises a moveable guide beam having lateral running surfaces and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism, equipped with a counterweight, is operative to move the moveable guide beam from a tangent position, where the moveable guide beam is aligned with a tangent travelling direction, to a turnout position, where the moveable guide beam is aligned with a diverting direction. Potential energy stored in the counterweight is released and at least partially stored in the form of elastic potential energy in the lateral running surfaces when the moveable guide beam is moved from the tangent position to the turnout position. Similarly, the elastic potential energy stored in the lateral running surfaces is released and at least partially stored in the form of potential energy by the counterweight when the moveable guide beam is moved from the turnout position to the tangent position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use with a thermoplastic road marking system (e.g., paint truck). The systems and methods control an insertion or replenishment rate of unmelted thermoplastic paint feed stock into a thermoplastic melter based, at least in part, on the rate that thermoplastic melt is being applied to a marking surface. By substantially matching the replenishment rate into the thermoplastic melter with the application rate, thermal variance within the thermoplastic melter is reduced, which improves the consistency of marking lines applied to surfaces.

Abstract: A system of actively introducing opposite phase vibrations to reduce or cancel vibrations caused by operating a snow plow. The invention also relates to a method of actively introducing such opposite phase vibrations.

Abstract: A snow plow blade, especially a replaceable snow plow blade, that functions to dampen or suppress jolts and vibrations due to forceful contact of the blade with objects.

Abstract: A compressible liquid retaining berm having a plurality of linear wall members and right angle corner members composed of a compressible, resilient material such that the wall members and corner members will rebound to a neutral state after being compressed. A longitudinal slot is disposed in the top wall of the wall members and the corner members, with the corner member longitudinal slots communicating with a recess positioned in the corner member. A liquid impermeable liner member is disposed on the interior side of the wall members and corner members, the liner member extending across the wall members and corner members. The liner member is secured to the wall members and corner members by positioning elongated anchor members atop the liner member in alignment with the longitudinal slots, such that the weight of the anchor members results in the anchor members being received within the longitudinal slots.

Abstract: A self-installing offshore platform includes a top deck that supports an offshore facility, a column having a top end and a bottom end, the top end connected to the top deck, the column that supports the top deck to maintain the top deck above water in a water body in both the deployed state and the undeployed state of the self-installing offshore platform, a skirt connected to the bottom end of the column, the skirt residing above a floor of the water body in the undeployed state of the self-installing offshore platform and residing on the floor of the water body in the deployed state of the self-installing offshore platform, and a ballastable float positioned between the top deck and the skirt, the ballastable float floating in the water when the self-installing offshore platform transitions from the undeployed state to the deployed state.

Abstract: A portable cofferdam system for isolating a working area from water such as a culvert. The portable cofferdam system generally includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall each having an interior side, an exterior side, an upper edge, a lower edge and a rear edge. A middle wall is connected to the sidewalls opposite of the rear edges of the sidewalls forming a substantially U-shaped structure. An opening formed between the rear edges of the first sidewall and the second sidewall to allow for positioning about or near the inlet of an object or area to be kept dry such as the inlet of a culvert.

Abstract: A footing anchor device enhances lateral stability, base support, and upheaval resistance for a footing. The device includes a base and a cradle. The base has a central section and a plurality of arms extending from the central section. Each of the arms has a bottom wall and a pair of opposed lateral walls extending upwardly from respective side edges of the bottom wall. The cradle is coupled to the base. The cradle is aligned with and extends upwardly from the central section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a comprehensive excavation process performed on an excavation site. The process includes installing wellpoints for lowering the groundwater level within the excavation site and stabilizing the boundary soil walls of the excavation site by an improved soil nailing method. The improved soil nailing method employs casing pipes that are part of the wellpoint system as reinforcing elements for the stabilization of the soil walls.

Abstract: An excavation system has a soil-agitation arrangement including an agitator operable to disturb soil to facilitate removal of disturbed soil from the ground. Also included is a vacuum arrangement operable to remove the disturbed soil from the ground, and a sensor arrangement including at least one sensor configured to detect a presence of at least one type of buried infrastructure in the ground. A shroud arrangement including a shroud disposed over at least a portion of the agitator and may be movable relative to the agitator to selectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the agitator.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of excavation systems, and more particularly to excavation systems including tools for excavation by electric pulses. An excavation system of the invention comprises a support frame (34), a hydraulic circuit with a pump, and first and second excavation tools.

Abstract: A stand 18 is maintained under a stored posture when the stand 18 is pivoted toward the stored posture side in association with a dumping actin of a bucket 13 and a lock mechanism 25 is switched to a locking state. The stand is switched to an in-use posture when the lock mechanism 25 is switched to a releasing state while the stand 18 is maintained under the stored posture by the lock mechanism 25.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for moving an implement of a working machine includes a hydraulic cylinder with a cylinder and a piston which is adapted to move in the cylinder to thereby move the implement relative to a body structure of the working machine, and an actuator pump arranged to provide hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder having a first port and a second port adapted to be in fluid communication with the actuator pump, the hydraulic cylinder and the actuator pump being arranged so that the hydraulic cylinder is directly controlled by the actuator pump so that the rate of movement of the piston of the hydraulic cylinder is purely pump controlled, the hydraulic system further including a hydraulic accumulator for suspension of the implement, which hydraulic accumulator is arranged to be selectively connectable to the first port, the hydraulic system further including a further pump in addition to the actuator pump, the hydraulic accumulator being arranged to be pressurised by the f

Abstract: A control system includes: a first hydraulic pump and a second hydraulic pump; a passage connecting the first hydraulic pump and the second hydraulic pump with each other; an opening/closing device provided in the passage and configured to open and close the passage; a control device configured to control the opening/closing device to switch between a split-flow state in which the passage is closed and a connected state in which the passage is open; a first actuator to which hydraulic fluid discharged from the first hydraulic pump is supplied in the split-flow state; and a second actuator to which hydraulic fluid discharged from the second hydraulic pump is supplied in the split-flow state. In the connected state, the control device controls the opening/closing device so that the connected state is maintained even when either one of the first actuator and the second actuator is brought into a driven state.

Abstract: An excavator includes a lower traveling body; an upper turning body mounted on the lower traveling body; an attachment attached to the upper turning body; an attitude detecting device configured to detect an attitude of the attachment including a bucket; and a control device configured to control a toe angle of a toe of the bucket with respect to an excavation ground, based on a transition of the attitude of the attachment, information relating to a present shape of the excavation ground, and an operation content of an operation device relating to the attachment.