Abstract: A method for depositing silicon feedstock material may include introducing a first gas including silicon into a reactor chamber and introducing a second gas including at least one of gallium or indium into the reactor chamber and depositing silicon doped with at least one of gallium or indium onto a surface within the reactor chamber. Doped silicon feedstock material may be obtained by the method may be used for obtaining a silicon wafer, a solar cell, and/or a PV module.

Abstract: Produced is a large single crystal with no crystal grain boundary, which is a high-quality single crystal that has a uniform composition in both the vertical and horizontal directions at an optimum dopant concentration and contains only a small number of negative crystals and exsolution lamellae. A single-crystal production equipment includes at least: a quartz crucible in which a seed crystal is placed on its bottom; a powder raw material supply apparatus which supplies a powder raw material into the quartz crucible; and an infrared ray irradiation apparatus which applies an infrared ray to the powder raw material supplied into the quartz crucible from the powder raw material supply apparatus.

Abstract: Systems for manufacturing bulked continuous filament having tonal coloring from PET comprise, in various embodiments: (1) an extruder; (2) a static mixing assembly coupled to the extruder comprising: (a) a housing, and (b) one or more individual static mixing elements disposed within the housing; (3) a plurality of colorant ports along a length of the static mixing assembly such that each of the plurality of colorant ports is configured to provide colorant to a polymer stream at a different location along the length of the static mixing assembly; and (4) one or more spinning machines positioned downstream of the static mixing assembly and coupled to the static mixing assembly to receive the colored polymer stream. The spinning machine(s) may be configured to form the colored polymer stream into bulked continuous carpet filament having a tonal color effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing precursor yarn comprising lignin, which may be further processed into intermediate carbon fibers and finally also carbon fibers. It also relates to carbon fibers and uses of said fibers. Said method involves applying a water-free spin finish.

Abstract: A fabric includes an inner textile layer, an outer textile layer, and a middle textile layer. The inner textile layer includes a plurality of microfiber yarns and a plurality of elastic fiber yarns. The outer textile layer includes a plurality of composite yarns. The middle textile layer is between the inner textile layer and the outer textile layer and has a plurality of wave-like polyester fiber yarns. Further, the outer textile layer includes a first weaving region and a second weaving region. The content of the composite yarns in the first weaving region is greater than the content of the composite yarns in the second weaving region.

Abstract: A spiral yarn structure includes a core yarn comprising at least one core filament which is a filament fiber of 5-25D, a cover yarn comprising a plurality of cover fibers formed by stretching roves having a count ranging from 0.5 Ne to 2.0 Ne, wherein the cover fibers encloses the core yarn, and a wrap yarn wrapping the cover yarn at a twist factor K?3, wherein the wrap yarn comprises at least one wrap filament which is a filament fiber of 5-25D, and the at least one wrap filament wraps an outer side of the cover yarn at an inclined angle to form the spiral yarn structure having a count ranging from 40 Ne to 80 Ne.

Abstract: A yarn adaptable to incorporation into a textile comprises a core including one or more electrically conductive traces arranged on the core and distributed over at least a portion of the length of the yarn. The yarn also comprises an electrically contactable terminal arranged at a terminus of the one or more conductive traces and a winding wrapped around the core.

Abstract: A blackout material is provided and includes a woven fabric including a weft set and a warp set, the weft set being black. More than 50% of a first surface of the woven fabric comprises the warp set. The blackout material further comprises a light excluding coating on the outer surface of the woven fabric, the light excluding coating including at least one black layer. A method of making a blackout material is provided and includes weaving a woven fabric including a weft set and a warp set, the weft set being black. More than 50% of a first surface of the woven fabric comprises the warp set. The method further comprises applying a light excluding coating on the outer surface of the woven fabric.

Abstract: A cover for a vehicle seat is provided. The cover may include a woven top layer and a woven bottom layer, interwoven with the woven top layer. The woven top layer may include a plurality of first warp yarns and a plurality of first weft yarns. The woven bottom layer may include a plurality of second warp yarns and a plurality of second weft yarns. The plurality of second warp and weft yarns may include wool.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating a material is provided. The apparatus may comprise one or more stator coils arranged in a three-dimensional configuration, and a surface on which at least one carrier is configured to move. The stator coils of the apparatus may be configured to generate an electromagnetic field for driving the carrier on the surface to manipulate a material.

Abstract: A carrier body has a core suitable for receiving a needle tip through one end. A pair of flanges extends outwardly from the core, defining an interflange gap for having thread from the needle wound in the gap. The flange nearer the entry end of the core defines a radial slot receiving thread from the needle eye and passing it into the interflange gap. When the thread is wound on the core, the radial slot prevents having thread from also winding around the needle. The carrier body is configured to enter an open-topped container body in a predetermined position displaying the radial slot and thread at a preselected location for ready viewing of the thread.

Abstract: A wrinkled filament nonwoven fabric according to the present invention has a structure in which thermoplastic resin filaments are arrayed lengthwise and crosswise, and includes a plurality of first wrinkles arranged in parallel and a plurality of second wrinkles arranged in parallel, each of the plurality of second wrinkles intersecting at least one of the plurality of first wrinkles. Continuous production of the wrinkled filament nonwoven fabric according to the present invention is relatively easy.

Abstract: Washing machine (1) for the washing of laundry such as clothes and textiles, which washing machine comprises a housing (1a), wherein the housing (1a) comprises: an inlet (4), for supplying washing water, an outlet (5), for disposal of washing water, a pump (6), for pumping the washing water, wherein the housing (1a) comprises one, or a plurality of washing drawers (2), each washing drawer (2) having a pair of conduits (4a, 5a) for fluid tight connection of a respective flexible washing compartment (10) for washing laundry and arranged in the washing drawer (2)), wherein each drawer (2) of the housing (1a) is arranged to lead water from the inlet (4) of the housing (1a) via conduit (4a) to the respective washing compartment (10) arranged therein and, by means of the pump (6) and conduit (5a), to pump air and water out from the respective flexible washing compartment (10) in order to create a pressure difference inside the washing compartment (10) with respect to the surrounding pressure and by that emptying th

Abstract: A siphon for a dispensing compartment of a washing machine includes: a first siphon part and a second siphon part, the first siphon part and the second siphon part being interconnectable to form a tube comprising a suction opening; an outlet opening and a transition curve arranged between the suction opening and the outlet opening; and a mold joint between the first siphon part and the second siphon part, the mold joint extending, when the siphon is in operation, at least in part above a fill level plane representing a maximum fill level of the dispensing compartment, and/or intersecting the transition curve.

Abstract: A dispenser for a washing machine includes: at least one dispensing channel for dispensing a liquid into a chamber of the dispenser, the at least one dispensing channel having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a reducer for reducing a cross section of the at least one dispensing channel arranged between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, and a ventilation opening for pressure equalization arranged between the reducer and the outlet opening.

Abstract: An extraction device for extracting a detergent from a dispensing compartment of a washing machine includes: an extraction channel having a channel opening that is or can be arranged in the dispensing compartment so as to form an inlet region; and an injection apparatus for injecting a diluting agent into the dispensing compartment, the injection apparatus having a nozzle opening which is arranged adjacent to the channel opening when the extraction device is in an operating state, so as to dilute the detergent with the diluting agent.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus that includes a cabinet having an opening; a drawer dischargeable from the cabinet through the opening; a receiving unit provided in the drawer for receiving water and laundry; a drain pump for discharging water from the receiving unit; a drain channel extending through a reference point set to be higher than a highest level of water that can be stored in the receiving unit, the drain channel being located outside the cabinet; and a connection channel located in the cabinet for connecting the drain pump and the drain channel to each other, wherein at least a portion of the drain pump is located lower than a bottom surface of the receiving unit is disclosed.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.

Abstract: A soleplate includes an operable portion of an ironing surface having a front edge located opposite a rear edge, and having a first side located opposite a second side. The soleplate includes a longitudinal axis bisecting the front edge and the rear edge. The soleplate also includes a transverse axis bisecting the first side and the second side based on a midpoint of the longitudinal axis. The soleplate also includes an intersection located where the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis cross. The operable portion of the ironing surface is substantially curved along the longitudinal axis and substantially curved along the transverse axis, forming a raised pinnacle of the operable portion located along the longitudinal axis at a point other than the intersection, the raised pinnacle forming a highest point on the operable portion.

Abstract: Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, and cups are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.

Abstract: A laundry holding snare device for holding multiple clothing items, particularly clothing items without full openings, is provided. The snare device can include two cord sections secured together at at least one end by an end stopper. The two cord sections can also be secured together at various locations along the length of the snare by intermediate stoppers in order to create several loading regions. Within the loading regions and attached to the cord sections can be a cordlock fastener that can be used to secure the clothing items between the cord sections at each loading region. The snare device can be configured for use as a stand-alone laundry device and the snare device can be configured for use with a laundry strap holder.

Abstract: A cloth structure includes a bottom cloth layer, a biting layer combined with the bottom cloth layer, and a color layer combined with the biting layer. A tissue material polymer forms a substrate which is treated by a non-toxic fluorescent bleaching process to form the bottom cloth layer. A first fluorescent color paste has a first color pigment, and a second fluorescent color paste has a second color pigment. The first fluorescent color paste is coated on the bottom cloth layer to form the biting layer. The second fluorescent color paste is coated on the biting layer, to form the color layer. The surface of the bottom cloth layer is dried, and formaldehyde is removed from the surface of the bottom cloth layer, to form the cloth structure.

Abstract: In a decorative material, a matting agent is added to, of a first gloss-adjusting layer and a second gloss-adjusting layer, one with lower gloss, where the matting agent has a particle diameter of less than 1.0 times the thickness of the gloss-adjusting layer with lower gloss. The matting agent can be thereby exposed to the surface while floating in the gloss-adjusting layer. Accordingly, a sufficient matting effect can be obtained in front observation, and unevenness imparted to the surface can be reduced; thus, the effect of scattering obliquely entering light is weakened, and the matting effect can be reduced when observed obliquely. Therefore, a picture pattern expressed by the difference in gloss, i.e., a design, can be made invisible when observed obliquely.

Abstract: In a decorative material, a matting agent is added to, of a first gloss-adjusting layer and a second gloss-adjusting layer, one with lower gloss, where the matting agent has a particle diameter of 1.0 times or more the thickness of the gloss-adjusting layer with lower gloss. Accordingly, sufficient unevenness can be imparted to the surface of the gloss-adjusting layer; thus, glossiness does not increase in oblique observation, and low gloss can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to provide a decorative material having a feeling of unevenness obtained by the difference in gloss that hardly changes even when observed obliquely.

Abstract: Methods of forming crosslinked cellulose include mixing a crosslinking agent with cellulose mat fiber fragments composed of hydrogen-bonded cellulose fibers and having a solids content of about 45-95% to form a substantially homogenous mixture of non-crosslinked, individualized cellulose fibers, drying the resulting mixture to 85-100% solids, then curing the dried mixture under conditions effective to crosslink the cellulose fibers. Some of such methods may include fragmenting a cellulose fiber mat to form the mat fragments. Systems include a mixing unit (such as a high-consistency mixer) configured to form, from the mat fragments and a crosslinking agent, a substantially homogenous mixture of non-crosslinked, individualized cellulose fibers and crosslinking agent, at ambient conditions, a drying unit to dry the substantially homogenous mixture to a consistency of 85-100%, and a curing unit and to cure the crosslinking agent to form dried and cured crosslinked cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fiber fractionation system for fractionating an input material into a long fraction (LF) stream comprising LF fibers and a short fraction (SF) stream comprising SF fibers includes measuring an average LF fiber length at one or more locations post-fractionation, and maintaining the average LF fiber length within a target variability range by automatically altering a rotational speed of a rotor of the fiber fractionation system.

Abstract: A paper manufacturing system includes a paper machine that has a headbox to contain a slurry of fluid mixed with cellulosic fibers. The headbox has an opening therein to direct the slurry outwardly from the headbox. A turbulence unit is positioned within the headbox to agitate the slurry when the slurry travels through the headbox and out of the opening. In this way the turbulence unit facilitates a random organization of the cellulosic fibers in the slurry when the slurry leaves the headbox. The turbulence unit includes a plurality of cylinders and each of the cylinders urges the slurry to swirl into a plurality of eddies when the slurry passes around each of the cylinders. Each of the cylinders is comprised of a carbon fiber material to inhibit adhesion between the cellulosic fibers and the cylinders.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a material or composition comprising ultrafine cellulose fibers having excellent fluidity. The invention relates to a composition comprising a particulate material comprising ultrafine cellulose fibers and water, and (B) a non-cellulose particulate material in which the water content of the composition is 2 to 94% by mass with respect to the total mass of the composition, and the content of (B) the non-cellulose particulate material is 0.1 to 12% by mass with respect to the total mass of the composition. The invention also relates to a method for producing the composition and a method for producing a material comprising ultrafine cellulose fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a multi-ply tissue paper, wherein a first tissue is adhesively bonded to a second tissue using an aqueous, repulpable adhesive composition comprising an alkali soluble acrylic copolymer, The present invention also relates to a multi-ply tissue paper obtained by said manufacturing method.

Abstract: An end post (30) for a rail joint assembly comprising: a top portion (12) consisting essentially of a first electrically insulating material comprising a fiber reinforced polymer material and having a profile substantially identical to cross-sectional shapes of rail head sections of first and second rails of the rail joint assembly; a base (16) having a profile substantially identical to cross-sectional shapes of rail base sections of first and second rails of the rail joint assembly; and a stem (14) disposed between the top portion (12) and the base (16); wherein the stem (14) and the base (16) consist essentially of a second electrically insulating material comprising a polymer material.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making and using a wide swath offset concrete screed apparatus for screeding wet concrete slurry. The apparatus includes a cross support bar, an attachment mechanism for attaching the cross support bar to a liftable arm of a motorized vehicle, and lateral support bars for attaching a screed bar to the cross support bar. The screed bar is positioned offset from the motorized vehicle used to operate the screed, allowing the motorized vehicle to drive outside the forms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to grinders in the form of a planer or drum grinder for milling surfaces such as asphalt or concrete. The planer has a multiplicity of cutters oriented in selected arrangements. It is described in the context of a representative system that is added to prime movers, such as skid-steer loaders.

Abstract: A lifter assembly includes a base having a top and a bottom surface. Connectors are attached to the base extending outwardly from the bottom surface. Each of the connectors includes at least one rail wheel rotatably attached thereto. The base includes traveling wheels rotatably attached thereto. A post is attached to the base extending outwardly from the top surface to a distal end. An arm is disposed on the distal end, rotatably attached to the post, extending outwardly to a terminal end. A support is movably attached to the arm and extends outwardly to a support end. A trolley is slidably disposed on the arm and movable along the arm between the terminal end and the post. Each of the traveling wheels includes a leg pivotably attached to the base connecting the traveling wheel to the base and move the traveling wheel between a transport and a storage position.

Abstract: A sound barrier system for use in mitigating noise having an origami sheet or origami-inspired mechanism that can use folding to change configuration and lattice topology; and a plurality of cylindrical inclusions disposed on top of the origami sheet. The plurality of cylindrical inclusions being periodically arranged such that folding kinematics of the origami sheet induces reconfiguration of the periodicity of the plurality of cylindrical inclusions and associated wave blocking of the noise.

Abstract: The handle of the flagger's stop paddle is combined with computing and communications technologies so that the presence of the road construction flagger can be established and the details of the flagger's efforts to manage traffic flow through the construction site can be transmitted to traffic management centers.

Abstract: A device (10) for non-impact stopping of a wheeled vehicle includes a net structure formed from flexible elements (2) extending in a first direction interconnected with flexible elements (3) extending in a second direction, non-parallel to the first direction. Tire-penetrating elements (12) are mechanically linked to the net structure. At least part of the net structure is formed from tear-webbing deployed so as to irreversibly absorb energy applied to deform the net structure. Most preferably, at least part of each of the flexible elements (2, 3) extending in one or both of the first and second directions is formed from tear-webbing.

Abstract: A cleaning system for pavement joints controlled and driven by a motor. A wheeled housing carries a nozzle system where a stream of pressurized or forced air is directed through rotating nozzles to clean the joint surfaces. The rotational speed (RPM) of the motor is selectively controlled by actuation of a valve by the operator, and allows the operator to selectively control the rate of rotation of the nozzles are required by the state of the surface to be cleaned. A suction head is further movable over the joint surfaces to remove the debris dislodged by the nozzle system and airflow.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to a barrier bag are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the barrier bag is configured for installation in a doorway and includes a receiving cell for receiving a second barrier bag. The barrier bag may include removable attachment portions for attaching it to one or more additional barrier bags.

Abstract: A method and a device for laying down and sealingly anchoring a waterproofing liner of a synthetic material, on a surface of a hydraulic work. The liner is fastened by a plurality of tensioning and anchoring assemblies, each including a lower and upper metal section bars configured with a raised part having side flat surfaces for sealingly clamping the liner, wherein the lower section bar has more anchoring holes at a plurality of axially spaced apart anchoring zones; the surface of the hydraulic work is previously marked by reference marks underlining the presence of possible obstacles such as reinforcement rods near the anchoring holes of the anchoring zones of the lower section bar; therefore the lower section bar is positioned by aligning the anchoring holes to the reference marks, anchoring the section bar to the hydraulic work by anchoring devices) at least one hole of the anchoring zones wherein there is no obstacle to the insertion of the anchoring devices in the hydraulic work.

Abstract: A real-time monitoring system for float-over installation in ocean engineering, which relates to real-time monitoring for the relative position between the leg mating unit and the stabbing cone of upper module, mainly includes: a shooting collection system and a real-time processing and displaying system, the shooting collection system mainly including a CCD camera and a high light-reflecting landmark, the high-precision CCD camera being a graphic information collecting device, and the high light-reflecting landmark being a mark made of high light-reflecting and light-absorbing materials; a real-time processing and collecting system, which receives and displays in real time, analyzes and stores the graphic information, capable of calculating the coordinates of relative position between the stabbing cone and the leg mating unit in real time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling machine (10) for drilling ground (S) in a vertical drilling direction (F), the machine comprising: an anchor module (30) having a front face (32) and a rear face (34), the anchor module comprising at least one anchor device (40) having at least one front anchor pad (42) and at least one rear anchor pad (44) that are deployable in a deployment direction (D1) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (L) of the drilling machine (10) so as to bear against walls (P1, P2) of the excavation (E) in order to hold the anchor module (30) stationary in the ground.

Abstract: A method for determining breakthrough time of anti-seepage liners in a landfill, includes (a) detecting a leachate sample of the landfill to determine the initial concentration C0 of pollutants, and monitoring the leachate head h of the landfill; (b) determining the pollution-causing concentration CA of the pollutants according to functional orientation of local groundwater of the landfill; (c) determining, related parameters of the anti-seepage liners including the thickness z of the anti-seepage liners, the permeability coefficient k of the liners, and the porosity n of the material of the liners, and determining the related parameters of pollutant migration including the effective diffusion coefficient Da* and the mechanical dispersion coefficient Dm of the pollutants in the anti-seepage liners, and the adsorption retardation factor Rd of the anti-seepage liners on the pollutants; and (d) calculating the breakthrough time t of the anti-seepage liners according to a formula, t = nR d ? z 2 (

Abstract: Improvements to work attachment assemblies and in particular work attachment assemblies for use with work machines such as excavators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a boom for an earth-moving machine, in particular an excavator, comprising rear and front boom parts that are cohesively assembled to form a boomerang-like boom structure, wherein the central connection between the boom parts is formed by a simple thick central connecting plate.

Abstract: A control method is performed in a motor grader, the motor grader including a blade between a front wheel and a rear wheel, the blade being attached to a swing circle which adjusts a blade angle. The control method includes detecting a load applied to the blade and revolving, when the detected load is larger in value than a predetermined reference value, the swing circle in such a direction that the blade angle is smaller than the blade angle at the time of detection of that value.

Abstract: When a current landscape includes an upward slope and a downward slope existing ahead of the upward slope, a controller determines a virtual design surface including a first design surface inclined at a smaller angle than the upward slope and a second design surface inclined with respect to the first design surface at a smaller angle than the downward slope. The controller generates a command signal that causes a work implement to move along the virtual design surface.

Abstract: A work vehicle grade control system for a vehicle having a plurality of pneumatic tires, a frame supported by the plurality of tires, and a grader blade configured to move with respect to the frame to grade a surface. The grade control system includes an actuator operatively connected to the grader blade, wherein the actuator is configured to move the grader blade with respect to the frame based on one or more tire pressures. The grade control system includes control circuitry configured to identify a current grade of the surface; identify a position of the grader blade with respect to the surface; identify the one or more tire pressure of one or more of the plurality of tires; and adjust the position of the grader blade with respect to the frame based on the identified current grade and the identified tire pressure of the one or more plurality of pneumatic tires.